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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14

I'm Mi. Crawford's office in 1890 ana lS9l.
lie was shown the deed from G. a. Craw-
ford. trustee. TO him, and knocked down
70 him (Mr. Meredith. but he had never
paid any money on the purchase.
judge Richardson asked Mr.. Meredlth
whether the transaction was a bona noe
one or sham sale.
Mi Meredith said all this was done at
Mr.. CrawfOrd's request
lie had never paid or received cent.
In regard TO the notes given, he supposed
they had been cancelled by the rcconvey-
ancc OF the property. lie did not know
whether the notes were still outstanding.
Mr. Meredith thought the property in
Charles city was worth between $500 and
SiCo0.
MI -- Major. sheriff OF Charles city
county. had had executions against the
Banks negroes twice. When he went 10
collect he found they had nothing 10 levy
on lie didn't remember the date. but
thought this was I'm 1894 or 1895.
Mrs Tolka. a daughter Of Mrs. Peyron-
net. said Mr.. Crawford told her he had
loaned the money on q first mortgage.
lie advised Mrs. Peyronnet to have the
property transferred TO her as he SAID,
II was renting for S25 a month.
This occurred since Christmas. but she
did not remember the date
At o'clock recess was taken until 900
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
INF.INT Sent 10 PRISON..
1t Has to Go with its Parents Behind the
Bars.

A pathetic case was tried before Magis-
trate Lewis. OF IIcnrico Yesterday at the
County Court House. For quite a while
James Rev and his wife. Mrs. Mamie Rev
have been getting into trouble. They
have been up before the magistrates Of
Hcnrico upon several occasions and more
than once have been punished for their
misconduct.
They were up before Magistrate Lewis
yesterday on the charge Of being drunk
and disorderly. The Justice had warned
them before and this time he had 10 send
them to Jail lie required 800 security
for twelve months. This they failed TO
give. and consequently were sent to pris-
on.
The saddest part of the whole thing
was that Mrs Rey's nursing babe was
sent TO jai' with her. This was done al
the suggestion of the physician, who said
II would not do 10 separate mother and
child al this time
Il hated TO send the child to jail said
Magistrate Lewis. but there was moth
ing left to do ] have tried to make these
people reform, but punishment seems 10
do them little good"
During the Imprisonment OF Mr. and
Mrs Rey their four children will be taken
care Of by their sister and mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
I. o. o. F. Officers.

At regular meeting OF Capital City
Lodge. No. 10. ]. o. O. F.. Monday night.
the following officers were installed by
District Deputy Grand Master w. NJ
Jones. assisted by District Deputy Grand
Masters @. r. Pitt and G.. w. Withasn
and +. c. Cragwal: Noble Grand. r. f.
Delaney. Vice Grand. w. A. Peasants
Recording Secretary. s L. Cooper: Finan
cial Secretary. 5. b. Herndon; Treasurer
c. L. Goodman: Chaplain. T. J. Southall;
Warden. w. II. Myers; Conductor. f. A.
Koslow. Jr.: outside Guard. Joseph Myer,
Inside Guard. NJ r. Benjamin; Right Sup
porter TO Noble Grand. r. \. Harry; Left
Supporter to Noble Grand Joseph
Toomey Right Supporter to vice-Grand
Bruce McLeloyd; Left Supporter TO Vice
Grand. c. r. Caperton; Right Scene Sup
porter. J. Z. Wellerford; Left Scene Sup
porter, W. y. Gary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
MECKLENBURG MURDER.
MYSTERY SURROUNDS the DEATH
OF WILLIAM WARREN.
John Rogers. Under Arrest for tho Crimes
Stout1y Denies Any knowledge
of tho Killing.

BOYDTON. VA. July l3.-Special-Wii-
liam Warren. the white man found dead
Sunday morning. some five miles west OF
this place. was shot
His family thought that his sudden
death was produced from natural causes
and had his body prepared for burial. bat
a neighbor fortunately came in and ex-
amined the body and found that he had
been shot in three places. two of the shots
entering his head and the third his neck.
The shot In the neck severed the spinal
cord. which the attending physician said
produced death.
John Rogers. a youth OF some seventeen
years of age. son of Thomas Rogers. Is
charged with the crime. He has been ar
rested and is now In jail
A WOA1AN'S TESTIMONY.
The main evidence upon which John
Rogers was arrested. is that OF
colored woman, living near tho
scene OF the tragedy. She tcstiffes that
on Saturday night she heard some one han
a person near her house as often as three
times and then the report OF gun quick
~ followed. and that she recognized inc
voice OF the person hailing as that OK
young Rogers.
The prisoner stoutly denies all knewl-
edge OF how Warren came 10 his death.
There is considerable mystery about the
matter, LOT 10 tNlQtilCo was dQau(SA W
fore the coroner's Jury. showing any bad
feeling between the families OF the dead
man and the one accused of the crime. but
on the other hand. it appears that the
dead man was in the habit OF visiting at
the home OF young Rogers.
THE BODY FOUND.
warren's dead body was found upon
the premises OF Thomas Rogers. father CT
the boy, and one OF the theories Is thai
young Rogers, finding Warren on his
premises and hailing him and failing TO
get any response to his calls, shot him.
and then from ignorance and fright de-
MED all knowledge OF the killing. but FUR
Their developments may bring 10 iight
other facts, which may prove this 20 nave
been a foul murder
Very great interest is taken in the sub
ject and every effort will be made to fer-
ret out the facts.
Tho elder Rogers was hero last night,
trying to secure bail for his boy. but IL Is
not thought probable that Judge Homes
will grant it,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
DIR. WRIGHT IMPROTING.
lie Will Resume His Duties Early in the
Fall.

Rev. Dr. w. L. Wrights many friends
i'm this city will be glad to learn that his
health is improving. and that he viii re-
sumo his duties as pastor Of the LelSh
Street Baptist church early in the fall.
Or. Wright has been IN feeble health
for some time. and months ago his church
gave him a leave Of absence. lie went
10 Southern Pines, y. c., where he re-
mained for some time, and his health
seemed TO improve. lie returned to this
city and remained a while, but his ply
sician advised him TO so away again.
lie did so, and Rev. DR.. Runaway, Of
Churchland. was secured TO supply the
pulpit during DR.. Wright's absence of
twelve months. during which 10 regain
his health.
4 letter was received day or two ago
from DR. Wright, who is in Troy, y. c.,
stating that his health was improving,
and that he would return TO the city and
resume his duties as pastor OF Leigh.
street Baptist church about September
LIST lie 1Nded that his general health
was much better. and that his throat,
which had been giving him the most trou-
Bile, was improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
CROPS IN TIKGINiA.
Dry Weather in Showers Eise<
where.


Following is the crop bulletin for tho
week ending July 18th as issued by MT
E. A. Evans, in charge of the local
Weather Bureau:
Reports of the correspondents OF inc
Virginia Climate and Crop Service for
the past week indicate scarcity or ram
over the Tidewater counties. and conss-
quent poor crop growth. and occasiohai
light TO heavy showers in the Middle and
Valley counties causing an Improvement
IN crop conditions.
The weather has been very favorable for
harvesting and threshng which Is pro-
crossing rapidly over the Middle and VAL
ley sections and is about finished IN tho
Tidewater counties. Some corn IS being
laid by and some is tasselling.
Where showers have fallen late corn 10
doing very well and is at the present re-
port promising Tobacco also mas gam
ed on the whole during the week ana
some fields are reported to be ready Tor
topping Where dry weather has prevail
ed the condition is Indifferent. The crop
is i'm better shape than last week Wheat
continues to thresh out we'll as TO guam
tity and quality. Hay Is quite generally
a short crop. Meadows show a slight
ii1ATovement.
Trucks in season are coming on we'll
Melons are expected to be good croI
from present appearances. cantaloupei
are now In market. Peany's have im
proved. Some potatoes are being dug
Sweet potatoes indicate satisfactor!
Weld Chinch bug is doing some damag
locally to oats and corn. Berries con
tinue abundant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
n SNORT SESSION But NUMBER OF
MEASURES PASSED.
The Scrgeantsat.Arms Made Superinten-
the Common Council Coucurred In.

The members of the Board OF Alder
men were on their good behavior last
evening ana disposed Of consiueraDic
business in a two-hours session. Even
the members VINO can be depended upon
to speak Tor hdiI AN hour upon the slight
est provocdtion practced great seiI-de-
mai IN this line and aided IN the lauda-
bic effort 10 get through before bed time
The following members were present.
Mcssrs. Iurpin (presldenU, Bancn, Brock,
Burton. HardwicKe John NJ. King. Moore,
Lawder. Noble. Smith, Starke. Vaughan,
zimmerman. Allen and carter.
MEASURES PASSED.
The Board approved AN ordinance re-
ported from the Committee on Police fix
ing penalties Tor resisting or refusing 10
assist police officers in the discharge Oh
their duties.
An ordinance reported from the Grounds
and Buildings Committee nNing the du-
ties and hours OF park-keepers ana nurse
rymen was concurred in.
The Board concurred in the action or
the Common Council In passing over the
Mayors veto the ordinance placing ing
duties Of superintendent of the CITY han
on the Sergeant at Arms and nNing the
compensation Of parkkeepers ana nurse
rymen.
The appropriations for street improve
ments approved by the Common Council
last TUESDAY night list OF which was
printed i'm The Times last wednesday
morning, were concurred in by the bodru'
The ordinance requiring street cars ap-
preaching other cars which are receiving
or discharging passengers TO come to d
stop was cOncurred in. -
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
The resolution authorizing the Com
mittee on Light to advertise for DDS on
! lighting the city was cOncuried III.
The Board cOncurred in the approval
of the bonds OF the city officials.
An ordinance allowing the placing OF n
siding on the Northside line on Firth
| street. near Hospital was concurred IN.
An ordinance allowing the Chesapeake
| and ohio railway 10 run track across
Twenty-eighth and Dock streets was con-
CURED in.
An ordinance granting the Richmond
! Traction Company permission TO place
two cross-overs on west Broad street was
| concurred in.
| A number OF building permits were
! granted. and while they were being con
! sidered several members took occasion
| 10 refer i'm a general way 10 the abuse
Of power 10 grant them In the crowded
portions Of the city.
The Board adjourned at 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
IHIEVES 1T WORh.
They Enter Residence and Garry Away
Several Articles.

1HeY l~ULtl anu ,"'ff ~'''
Several Articles.
Between half-past Il and o'clock yes
tredav thieves entered the premises Ill
east Cary street. owned by Mr.. Julian
= Thomas. and after breaking the locks
Of the doors In the wing OF the house.
broke open several large trunks stored
with winter clothing and rified them OF
their contents. A small servants clock,
a large clothes basket and a ladies' cloak
were among the articles stolen. The
present occupants Of the house are TWO
ladies'. Mrs. and Miss Houston. the
former being alone at the time the rob-
berry was committed.
This is the fifth time the house has
been invaded in this way, and II has now
been placed under special police surveil-
lance. At about 4 o'clock, after the at
tention of the police had been called 10
the theft. Mrs. Houston was attending
to some household duties and her daugh-
ter was on the second floor preparing TO
go out Steps. stealthy and slow. were
heard on the porch at the back Of the
house and Mrs. Houston called at once
to her daughter. The cry OF stop. thief
was raised, and Miss Houston ran down
the hallway only to see mulatto man.
under the medium height. with ragged
shoes. make for the side gate and swiftly
disappear in one OF the south Second
street alleys.
The police responded promptly 20 the
phone and are now following the fellow
up.
This kind Of annoyance is increasing in
the vicinity of south Third and east Cary
streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
GONE 10 TORONTO
The virginia" Sails. Filled With Epwortl
LeaCuers Bound for the Canada CITY.

Promptly at half-past yesterday after
noon the steamer Virginia sailed from her
wharf, in Rockets. with 203 people on
board. bound for Baltimore, where she
is due TO arrive at $50 4. NJ to-day
With a few exceptions. these passengers
go TO Toronto TO attend the Epworth
League meeting in that city.
They will connect with Baltimore and
Ohio trains at Baltimore this morning,
for Toronto
Most of the Virgnia's passengers are
delegates TO the Epworth League and
their friends. and the dock of the Bay
Line was well crowded with people 10
wish them safe and pleasant journey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
tho fountain for dogs to Stake their

tho fountain for dogs to slake their
thirst.
At the top of the fountain is an orna-
mented plate. with the words Inc
Times inscribed on both sides OF 1t.
THE ICE SUPPLY.
Water is taken from the city main on
Tenth street. and conveyed through pipes
into coil Of pipes In an ice box UNDER
meath the pavement.
From this ice box the fountain is sup
piled and there are two chained cups 10
the fountain. where newsboys, and the
public may drink their fill.
1t is entirely free. and everybody Is re-
quested and expected TO come and drink.
The newsboys welcomed the opening OK
tho water fountain yesterday with the
wild enthusiasm. and in the breezy. indie
pendent style. which is their peculiar
way.
All OF them drank yesterday. and their
comments upon the thoughtfulness and
generosity of the Times management
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14

Nominations Made by the Board OF Pubiic
Ipter.st-Mr. Boudar's Successor.

The Board of Public Interest yester-
day afternoon had the following members
present: Messrs r. H. Ellet tchairman).
CARRIER. Foster. Burton. Christian. Wal
thai. Straus and Wilson.
The only business was the nomination
OF successors to Mr.. G. g. Bosher .on the
Board of Police Commissioners. and Mir.
L. G. Jenkins on the Board of Fire Com
missioners. The Board is required TO re-
port three names for each position to the
Council.
The following nominations were made:
For Fire Commissioners-Mes l.. G.
jenkins. r. A. Catlin and T. l.. Alfriend.
For Police Commssioners-Me G.
G.. Bosher. W. Fletcher Richardson and
| Charles Millhiser.
Each received eight votes.
The above will be reported 70 the joint
| Session OF the Council next Monday eve
ming
At the same meeting successor to Mr..
II. r. Boudar. as clerk to the Auditor.
| VIII he elected.
The candidates in the field FOR the office
so far are Messrs. William q. Stokes.
Harvey Warrington and John Word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14

Frank Washington (colored), for as
saulting and abusing Malinda Epps. and
Robert Pegram, alias Buck Ishman (col-
ored), for firing a pistol in the street.
were arrested by First District officers
this morning. and will tell Justice John
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14

The Richmond association Of retail gro
GERS Will meet this evening at Laube' S
Han. at $3.50 o'clock.
The grocers' association is rapidly show
ing the effect of its efficient organization
and seems destined 20 become a nee essity
10 the retail grocery trade. 1t is ably
differed and each business meeting wit
nesses the transaction of matters of great
importance To grocers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
| The passenger list has been published by

The passenger nst mas wv" Puohshcu ny
The Times.
This party will meet many other parties
I'm Baltimore and Washington this morn
Ohio route TO Niagara Falls thence over
the New York Central and Niagara Nav
iga:ion route TO Toronto.
There were nearly six hundred people on
the way last night to meet these Rich
mond excursionists yesterday morning.
OF these, Norfolk sent 80. from Georgia
points there were 22S and South Carolina
contributed los of the Lesguers. and their
friends
These travelled from Norfolk to Balu-
more or the Bay Line boats. making
connections I'm Baltimore, over the Balt-
more and Ohio. for Toronto.
Mr.. Arthur G.. Lewis, Southern Passen-
ger Agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio.
came to Richmond. on yesterday and
gave his personal attention TO the trav-
eliers from Richmond TO toronto.
He will also personally see to their COM
fort I'm Baltimore and their safe depart
ure from there for Toronto this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
In The Courts.

In the Circuit Court J. II. Bradley con-
fessed judgment in favor OF Walter +.
Brauer for 10 %.
Suit has been instituted In the Law and
Equity Court by Diana K. Crouch against
the Richmond Traction Company for
81 900 damages. No bill was filed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Mater Us removed.

water was removed.
Next came the question Of the style
and shape of the fountain TO be erected.
and after much examination and enquiry
on the subject. the pattern was chosen.
which is faithfully represented in the IL
lustratiOn.
This handsome drinking fountain is
four feet four inches above the ground.
with a diameter of base of thirteen and
a half inches.
Faucets are over both the basins. and
there is a smaller basin on each side of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
To Try Paul Davis.

The trial OF Paul Davis. the negro who
is charged with committing a criminal
assault upon the daughter OF Mr.. Twit.
chel, in Henrico county is set for to-
day at the Henrico County Court. II
is not known whether or not the trial
will be gore into
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
White Goods.

4Oinch Lawns, unusually good wales,
10 and u he
India Linons... ....6 IA. l-3, 10, IL IL
20 ......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. voc.
French Nainsooks, 30. 40. 80, CO. '5c.
ana ...... ..................... 80. -
Persian Lawns, 10. Is %. 20. %. 80
10 ..-................' .. - ~
French Organizes. 40. 30. b, 'oc:'
Light and Heavy Cord =. h. 5. extra
values. -. liz %. Is. 30, IS, 49, 3oc.
Remnants OF Organdies. Nainsooks.
Persian, paccas, p. KS. and Cheek
Nainsooks at greatly reduced prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Wanted Cigars.

Royal Racks, Jr.. colored, who has been
in trouble frequently, was arrested by
Detectives Gibson and Hall yesterday, on
suspicion OF having broken into a store
on Brooke avenue and stealing a lot OF
cigars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
THE TINES FOUNTAIN.

were audible and energetic.
The Times drinking fountain is the
first one in Richmond. and Richmond
citizens. and especially those embryo cit
liens of hers the newsboys are welcome
to drink water early and often.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14

Prof Anton Schatzel and his wife are
on a visit to Mr.. Schatzel's mothers. Mrs
Charles IL. Page. III west Main street
Their present home is Evansville. Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Shirt Waists.

All Of our Lawn and Percale Shirt
Waists, that " ere 81 ana sl.2S, now. .5Oc.
All Of our Grass Linen. Zephyr and
Etamine Shirt waists tnat were $3.50,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
ICE.WATER FOR ALL.
A FOUNTAIN PLACED IN FRONT Or
THE TIMhS BUILDING.
Newsboys and Other Thirsty Pedestrians
May Take Drink on tho Times-fou
Arc Welcome.

There was great rejoicing among the
hundreds of newsboys and other pedes-
TRANS who visit the neighborhood OF
Tenth and Bank streets, at the opening
to them yesterday of "A beautiful foun-
tain of pure, cold water, and as free as
the air. with the good wishes of The
Times.
Not long ago the idea entered the mead
OF the proprietor of this newspaper mat
there could be no more acceptable gift
to these busy. busting. energetic young
sellers OF newspapers. than n fountain,
wehere they might at pleasure, drink
freely of cold and refreshing water.
The idea was very promptly acted upon
and a petition was made TO the Water
Committee of the City Council requesting
the Committees favorable report on an
application for free water from the city
for this fountain.
PERMISSION GRANTED
Promptly did the Water Committee
act. and acted favorably upon the petit
ton. and in equally prompt way did the
Council give the desired permission, so
all difficulty on the score OF plenty OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Etimines,

45-inch Wool Examines, the 81 quail
ty now 800. ....,.....:........ 80. sl.zo
4s-inch silk and Wool Brocaded Eta,
mines. the $3.50 quality, now......N.i5
Wool and Mohair Brocades, very
handsome, the s. quality, now......N.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
SILK Shirt Waists.

All Of our s. and $50 colored silk
Shirt Waists. now ....................$.1
All OF our 81 and $ Colored SILK
Shirt Waists. now .................$3
! lot Colored SILK Waists, ranging in
price from s. to $f5o, now $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Linen Skirts

Homespun Skirts. nicely made 40
quality. now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Black Goods.

Figured Mohairs, the 75c. quality.
now ........- .....s.ssss.ss.. .s.'''s '''~'
Figured Mohairs, strikingly hand
some patterns, the N.2o, sl.3o qiallty'
now $500. ....................
4)-inch Figured Batiste. the COO. quail
ity, now ..................-.'.''' .'f-C'
45-inch Brocaded Examines, all wool.
the 75c. quality. now. .5Dc.
5O-inch Figured Mohairs, the SIS
quality, now ...... ...-.................'Oc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Suits.

Fancy Cotton Wash SUITS nicely
made, perfect fitting, the -
s. White +. X. Suits. now...'.'''si
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Silks.

Pinch Printed Jap. silks, most de,
sirable colors and patterns. were 80 and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Grenadines.

45-inch Fancy Wool Grenadines, the
se25 quality. now ...sl.'O
Beaded Silk Grenadines. exclusive
patterns, the 81 quality. now ........s2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Sun-Plaited Skirts.

Sun Plated Skirts OF Black Mohair.
White Mohair, Cream China silk and
Colored Mixtures, at % per cent. off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-14
Denims.

Sc. quality Figured Art Denims.
-, .............. 20c.
zoe. quality Figured Buaiaps'
now ................ ...........2 lie.