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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
TO MEET IN PETERSBURG
GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH Nh
SONS, AyyUAL CONVOCATIOS.
Reports to he Submitted. speeches 10 DC
Made and Oficers to be Eiectea--
Historical Data.

The nlnetieth annual convocation OF the
Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masohs Oh
the State OF Virginia will be heid AT .he
Masonic Temple. in PeterspurB' pesnh-
ming at O'Clock on Thursday, pecem-
Der %.
The session will be devoted to business
relative IN the good of the order, and ad-
dresses will be made and reports received
CHAPTERS AND REPRESENTATIVE Els
There are fifty-eight chapters IN viz
ginh and each chapter Is eht'leu 10
three representatives, but all past high
priests. high priests. kings and scrioes
are members OF the convocation.
Richmond has four chapters and. ac-
cordingly. twelve representatives,.
These meetings are usually largely at
tended and much business OF interest TO
the fraternity is transacted
The main business to be discussed at
the coming convocation will probably be
the Observation-Disclosures differences re-
garding the Scottish Rite matter. and 1t
is believed the question will be satlsfac-
torily settled.
HISTORICAL DATA.
Richmond Royal Arch Chapter was
organized in 1872. and prior to this the
Blue Lodge claimed and exercised the
This chapter was organized and worked
under the Richmond Randolph Chapter.
No. 49,
The Grand Chapter OF Virginia was or
ganized I'm May 1906. in Norfolk
When No was organized i'm 1872. they
conferred only one degree-styled the SUI
per-excelent degree OF Arch and Royal
Arch.
In October 1873 the mark degree" was
added 10 the chapter.
In 1870 the past masters and most ex-
cellcnt masters degrees were added and
I'm 1912 the two council degrees were added
making six IN all.
In 1875 the Grand Chapter adopted the
Cushman work
REFUSED TO AFFILIATE.
The Grand Chapter Of Virginia has al
ways refused 10 enter the General Grand
Chapter Of the United States.
In March. 1855. the Richmond Royal
Arch Chapter turned out I'm body 10
attend the funeral OF Richard A. Car
rington. Past Grand High Priest, which
was the first time such a thing had ever
been done.
PRESENT OFFICERS.
Following are the present Grand Officers
Of the Grand Chapter:
John z. Steiner Grand High Priest.
Bristol
T.. Louis Ide. Grand King. Staunton.
r. T.. Schwartz. Grand Scribe. Luray.
George W Poe, Grand Treasurer. Rich
mond
James p. Blanks. Grand Secretary. Pc
tershurc.
Jacob Bumgardner. Grand Lecturer.
stanton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
nonntinn DAY az the shelterinc Arms.

The Sheltering Arms Hospital desires 10
return thanks TO the following persons
for their generous donations and kindly
interest. Mrs Joshua Petarkin Miss Bar
bOur. w. A. Hammond. Dr. NJ D. Hoge.
Jr Mrs s. NJ Foushee. Mrs. T. G. VIII
Iiams. Miss Mary Williams Mr.. and Mrs.
r s Bosher, Mrs. G. &. Penick, Mrs.
John Claiborne. Mr. IT. g. Williams. Miss
Mary Gilman. Mrs. Blankcnship. Mrs. FL
lott. Mrs. Baylor. Mrs. Hin, Mrs. Aston
Cabell. Mrs Herbert A. Claiborne Mrs.
Archer Anderson. Miss Sallie Anderson,
Mrs Frank -. Williams. Mrs. George
Ainslie. Miss Bessie Pace. Mrs. ID. o.
Davis. Mrs William H. Tatum. MIS-.
Adolph Dill Mrs -. T. Valentine, MI.
Joseph Blney, Miller & Rhoads. Mrs. NJ.
ID. Uoge. Mr.. l. r. Christian. Mrs. r. II.
Maurv. Cox & Harrison. Mrs. \. p Ian
derkin. Mrs w. w. Gordon, Mr. Cofer.
Mrs. sprigg. Miss Gault. Mr.. and Mrs. f.
w Scott. Mrs r. a. Lancaster, Mr..
James l.. Anderson Mr.. Ed Scott, Miss
Frances Scott. Mrs David Tenant, Thai
hlmer Brothers Mr.. J. =. George. Mrs.
William b. Isaacs. Mrs. Richard G.
Crouch. DR. Christopher Tompkins Mrs.
Charles r. Smith, Mrs. Francis NJ. Boy
kin. Miss Annie Sheppard Mrs Shop-
pard Miss Anna Boykin. Mrs. Shepard
son. Mrs John o. Taylor. Mrs. Z. G.
Carter. Mrs. NJ. W. Woodward, Mrs.
George r. King. Mrs. John c. Freeman
and Mr.. Ed Schumacher and the Kings
Daughters. Of IIaymarkct. Va.
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THE CUMBERIAND CONTEST.
Tho Dispositions Between lie Sueu aud
Blanton Closed.

nf i'fDhNillpnN bflNffn 10 Nhth aHh
Blanton Closed.
PETERSBURG. VA, Nov 27.-Specal.
The taking Of The dispositions in the Te
specialization contest for a seat in the
House OF Delegates. as delegate from the
Cumberland district. was concluded AZ
Farmville to-day. The question involved
I'm the case. is as 10 the printing OF tho
ballot on which there were no names or
candidates for the House. Tho evidence
to-day related I'm great part 10 the effect
OF The omission
lie Sueurs evidence went 70 show that
ne was defeated by the omission and
that Of Blanton the contrary.
An important question arising is as 10
how far the certificate OF the county clerk
can contest tho printing Of the ballots and
whether the Electoral Board can consider
evidence outside II the clerks certificate
I'm deciding whose names shall be print
Cd. 4 second question is as 70 tho right
OF the voter 20 use n written slip with
the name OF his candidate thereon 10 aid
In the preparation Of his ballot.
CUMBERLAND. G. IT,. Nov. 2.-Spe-
cial-The taking Of dispositions In the
Bianton-Le Sucur election contest contin-
ued yesterday without special incident II
was shown that only eleven votes for lie
Sueur were returned from Cumberland
Courthouse precinct. and there was ev-
dence tending 10 show that the nominal
Republican majority at the precinct is
from 100 20 80
II was shown that tho Judges refused 10
allow the use Of written slips ~ paner to
communicate the name OF lie Sueur.
whose name was not printed on the bal
lots and were required 10 communicate II
by word NJ mouth. the result Being that
some hundred or more illiterate voters did
not vote.
The contestant Mr.. Ie Sueur testified
as 10 tho difficulty IN the pronunciation
and spelling OF his name especially by
strangers and filed the superscription OF
over thirty letters received by mail. show
ing some Of the curious spellngs and pro-
nunciaiiOn Of his name
The contestant pronounces II as II spell
81 lie Sir.
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OBITt AIRY.
Thoma, Allen Howard.

Nlr. Thomas Allen Howard. a former
weu-knoWu citizen and druggist "i kCh-
mond. died after a lingering Illness al nus
no me i'm Washington on Friday last. lie
was a cousin OF Mr.. G.. W. vaughan, OF
this city.
He was Gfty-nnc years Of age ana
was war veteran having enlisted ln
tho First Virginia volunteer Infantry
regiment lust after the first battle OF
Manassas. Joining Dr. Cullen's medical
stan and serving faithfully TIL the close
Of the war.
ineton to-day.
Rowlett Wnfrce
Mr. Rowlott Winfree died AZ his resid-
once No. Gli north Twenty-third street,
yesterday morning after an extended ILL
ness.
lie was n member Of Richmond Lodge,
No. 10. 4. i. and a. VI. and will be buried
bv that Lodge.
Tho funeral will take place from his
late residence at $3.50 r. VI. to-day.
Frank f.. Bottoms.
Frank l.. Bottoms. the twelve-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. \. j. Bottoms. died
m AIS o'clock yesterday morning az tho
residence Of his parents, No. ZOOS cast
Franklin street.
The funeral will take place from the
residence M . O'Clock this afternoon.
noon.
Mr.. Caroline Ilaberstraw.
Mrs Caroline Haberstraw died AZ 1880
Friday morning an the residence OF
her brother. on Chelsea Hill: aged a.
Years Her funeral will take place from
St Marys Catholic church this after
noon at o'clock
Miss Susan u. Parry
Miss Susie g. Parry died Friday
morning az 4.30 o'clock at the home Of
her brother-in-law. 2oi east Franklin
street. Her funeral took place al 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
Third Pr, sbyteriln church
Mss Kate Myers.
LEXINGTON. VA. November 27.-Spe-
cial.-Miss Kate Myers, aged eighty-three
years. died last night az the residence OF
her nephew here. Mr.. Henry N. Myers
She was a sister OF the late Mr.. John
Myers well known merchant OF this
place. and she was for y number Of years
in government employ IN Washington.
Mr.. Annie Grggs
MARTINsVILLE VA, Nov. 2Z-spe-
cial.-Mrs. Annie Grlsgs died last night
al 10 o'clock She leaves five daughters
and two sons. She was the daughter Of
Mr.. Jerry Griegs. who was clerk Of the
Circuit Court for many years in Henry
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
COMMON SENSE CLUB.
PYRAMID PILE CURE CURES PILxD
PERMANENTLY BIZ CURING
THE CAUSE.

Remarkable Remedy which IL Bringing
Comfort To Thousands Of Sufferers.
Probably half the people who see TINS
article suffer from piles. II IL one OF
the commonest diseases and one OF the
most obstinate. People have IL TO-
years and Just because II is not imme-
diately fatal they neglect a. Careless
ness causes no end OF suffering. Careless
ness about so simple thing as piles has
often caused death. Hemorrhages oc-
cur from no apparent cause and loss OK
blood causes death. Hemorrhages oc-
cur during surgical treatment. often
causing death.
piles are simple in the beginning ana
easily cured. They can be cured even
In the worst stages. without pain or loss
OF blood. quickly. surely and completely.
There Is only one remedy THAI VIII DO X
Pyramid Pile Cure.
IL allays the inflammation Immediately
heals the irritated surface and with con-
tinued treatment reduces the s"c"hs
and puts the membranes into gooo' Souha
healthy condition. The cure Is thorough
and permanent.
Here are some voluntary ana unsoNN,
ted testimonials we have lateiy ieee'NSu.
Mrs. NJ. c. Hinkiy. col Mississippi street
ferer from the pain and annoyance OF
piles for fifteen years. The Pyramid Fns
Cure and Pyramid Pulls gave me imme-
diate relief and in a short time c0s-
plete cure.
MIR NJ. Griffin. proprietor OF tho dr'us
House. Detroit. Mich. says: nave oecn
a sufferer from piles until tnieo ss".s
ago I bought one box OF The fyraH't
Pie Cure and since then I have had no
piles. I have recon mended them to man,
friends and guests at my hotel "eiS
one OF whom has been cured.
The above is true as my experience nAs
proved II and hope II may induce o'ns'
81 rerers TO try the Pyramid.
li,tIe hook on cause ana cure Of
niles will be mailed free TO any Aodresi
by writing to Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall Mich =,
Druggists sell full sized packages OF
Pyramid Pile Cure at 70 esntA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Refused 10 Restore Wages.

LOUISVILLE. Nov. 27-Five hundred
men and women at the Kentucky Wooden
Mills went out on a strike yesterday and
all offers to compromise were rejected by
the strikers.
The cause OF the row was n refusal or
the managers OF the concern 10 restore a
cut in wages OF 20 cents made some time
ago.
The company offered TO put the wages
OF one-third of it's employees up TO tie
old standard. but IL was refused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
r ANNM>

we most violent paroNySm or asthma In
three minutes. They are Compressed
INTO triangular pastilles, the most con-
yenient form for burning ever discovered
Used with the Asthma-Cure. they will
positively and permanently cure the
worse forms OF asthma. Professor Nun
yon guarantees H. A box OF Munyon's
Asthma Herbs with Munyon's Asthma
Cure may be obtained from any druggist
FOR one dollar
Mr.. Daniel W. Fink. 100 Church Street
McSherrystown. Pa. says: a member
OF my family suffered from asthma for
long time. Her distress during the
parOxysms Of short breathing was very
great She tried "A great many kinds Of
treatment without obtaining more than
temporary relief Finally. | placed her
under treatment with the Munyon Rene
dies, using the Asthma Cure and Asthma
Herbs. and J am pleased TO testify that
thls treatment has completely cured her"
Munyon has separate specific for each
disease For sale by druggists Mostly
- cents. II I'm doubt, write TO Professor
Munyon. At Philadelphia. and get medical
advice free.
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shipful william s. WORKMAN. Of hich-
mon1. Deputy Grand Treasurer. h'b"s
Worsnipful George W. Darlington. OF
Richmond. Grand Secretary; Worshipfui
c. A. Nesbitt. OF Richmond. Deputy
Grand Secretary: Right Worshipful l..
n Euhank. Of Newport News. Grand
Senior Deacon: Right Worshipful Thos.
n. Davis Of Lynchburg, Grand Junior
Deacon. William Krause. OF Richmond,
Grand Steward: Worshipful Junius a.
Cosby. OF Richmond Grand Pursuivant;
W e. wilkinson. Of Richmond. Grand
Tller
THE WORKING COMMITTEE
The Grand Lodge will be In session for
two or three days. and preceding the
meeting by several days, the Grand
Working Committee Will sit and discuss
points OF esoteric ritual.
The Grand Master will read his report
and this will contain important rulings
and other things OF interest in the craft
This. with other reports and the appoint
ment Of committees will consume the
first days session.
The morning Of Wednesday December
sth will be taken up with legislative bus
mess although no legislation Of import
ance Ia likely TO be demanded. No ex-
citing discussion Of any sort Is expected.
ELECIION OF OFFICERS.
Wednesday night. the election OF Of
hcers will take place. Whether or not
Major Courtney. the Grand Master will
stand for reelection. is not stated Most
Grand Masters serve two terms and the
present term Is Major Courtneys first.
Should this gentleman be reelected there
Will be reelection Of all the other Of
ncers. IL is only when the Grand Mas
ter goes out Of office that the line is
moved up vacancy in the office OF
the Grand Junior Deacon then occurring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Locked Up AT the second station Charged
with Being "a suspicious Character"

Locked Up AT the second station Charged
with Being "A suspicious Character"
Mr.. Herman Wendenburg. "A well-known
and highly connected young man, resi-
dent OF this city was arrested I'm Man
chester last evening by Detective Ser
ccant Alex. Tomlinson and was locked
up at the Second Station.
About O'Clock Friday afternoon young
Wendcnburg. in company with friend
ordered a carriage from Moore's livery
stable 10 be brought to the corner OF
Main and Seventeenth streets.
The carriage not putting I'm appearance
at the stable again. the proprietor in
sueatcd "a search which 10 is supposed
resulted in Mr. Wendenburg's arrest last
evening
The carriage and horse had not been
returned as vet but 1t has been located
300 Manchester
Al the Second Police Station last night
a Times reporter was Informed that Mr..
Wondenhurg was charged simply with
being a suspicious character. The Of
fcer also declined 10 allow the reporter
10 interview the prisoner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Peary Will Try Again.

NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-Rev Charles II.
Parkhurst returned from Europe to-day.
lie has taken a long vacation abroad
and is In good health.
In response TO inquiries from reporters
as 10 his views on the result OF the re-
cent election I'm New York the doctor
said:
ITO come back TO New York and find
II at the mercy Of the same gang from
whose clutches Il was rescued by three
years Of hard labor by day and by night
makes il unspeakably sad.
My vocabulary is no match for the
ignomlny OF the situation"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
HIS BTLL TNORBTTfNT.
The Committee on Poor VIII Not eccede
tn NJ. Cnrfcr's Demands.

10 Mr. carter : b'h''h"H'
A called meeting Of the Committee on
Relief Of the Poor was held at 64o last
night. there being present Messrs. Cot
tren (chairman). Hobson. Brock. Smith
and Wake.
The object Of the meeting was to CON
slider the claim Of Mr.. +. j. carter for
SOTO. for repairs 10 his buggy, which
had been damaged by collision with the
city ambulance.
Shortly after the collision occurred Mr..
Garter applied 10 the committee FOR re-
dress. and was authorized to go ahead
and have his buggy repaired. He did So
and informed the committee that the
cost Of the same would be SOLO
At the meeting last night. the commit
tee being OF the opinion that the actual
repairs 10 the vehicle should not have
amounted 10 such a sum. declared It's
willingness 10 pay so, but no more.
Mr. Carter. who was present. refused
this offer. and. II is said. will endeayor 10
find means 10 compel the committee 10
pay the full amount claimed.
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ber
To-day crew OF men were unloading
i've carloads OF machinery. embracing
an entire brick plant on the grounds OF
the Virginia Tanning Extract Company.
corporation recently Incorporated 10
build large extract plant at this place.
They have secured twenty acres or
beautiful lands near the L. and n. Depot,
on which to build their plant. and on
which work will be begun at an early Day.
Contracts have been let to build nfteen
houses on their ground.
The main building is to be 40xl0o feet.
OF brick. This plant when in full opera.
ton Will use from five 10 ten thousand
cords OF bark yearly and will give employ
ment 10 500 hands.
John Bounds. who was run over and
mashed some time ago with saw log
IL able TO be around on the streets, with
the aid OF crutches.
J. NJ. Hodges began the manufacture of
brooms to-day, and will at an early day
add TO his broom plant machinery. and
Will go 10 making mattresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
BIG ITHBER OPERATIONS.
The virginia Tannery Extract Company
Making Extensive improvements.

BIG STONE GAP. VA, Nov 2.-Spe-
cial.-SOme time ago NJ. {. McCorkle *
20 purchased the timber on 900 acres "
ing east OF this place and known as
Butchers Ridge rhey at once moved
their saw-mill from Russell county. Va.
10 this timber and began operations on a
large scale. Since then they have set the
second saw mill and have it now in oper-
alton.
These two mills now give employment
To about two hundred hands. The COM
pany is now negotiating for the third mill
which will be located near the two that
are now In operation.
This boundary embraces large guam
tity OF very fine poplar and oak. which
they are saving for export purposes.
The Powells Valley railroad Will at a
near day build a track TO these mills In
order TO handle the output.
II u estimated that II will require from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28


CRAWFORD. Died. In Hanover county,
Va. November 9Th. al 3. +. NJ, ROSA
r. CRAWFORD. only daughter OF the
late capt. J. v and Louisa y. Craw-
ford.
meet the remains at Elba station. MON
DAY. November 18th, at 2.50 l.. 81.
Interment at Shochoe cemetery.
ESTES. Entered into rest. AT her moth
er's home 23lO east Grace street. at
Ills Il. NJ. Friday, the 18th instant,
Miss ANNIE PANN1LL ESTES.
Funeral from 81. Johns church on
Sunday, the 18th instant. at $3.50
o'clock T. VI.
ttARER AW.-Died. al the residence
OF her brother. on Chelsea Hill, Novem-
her 9gth. an 40 a. ~, CAROLINE
GApEEsTIANk aged Iorey-slx year..
Her funeral Will take Mage nom -.
Narv's Catholic church SUNDAY AZ
TERNOON al o clock.
WANTED. a hrst-class dry goods sales
man. with an established trade for
The State OF Virginia. from Norfolk 10
Roanoke on and of the railroad.
STATE references. how long with last
house and salary expected Address
DRY GOODS, care The Times.
no2s-it
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
SWINDLER WANTED.
A Man Of Polished Appearance is Work
ing the Bogus Check scheme.


Major Howard. chief-of-police, has re-
ceived letter from the Pinkert0n de-
tective agency in Chicago, asking him
20 keep lookout for w. II. Greer.
swindler. who has operated extensively
in northern and western cities.
He works on banks. hotels, merchants
and individuals by gaining their conii-
dence. and stops at frst-class hotels. and
rs seen frequently around bucket shops.
He works the bogus check dodge. Is a
good conversationalist and dresses well.
Greer was at one time professional
baseball player
The man is thirty-seven wears old.
weighs one hundred and fftv pounds. Is
five feet seven inches tall dark complex
ion. blue eyes, dark brown hair. and
mustache. streaked with gray and reg
ular nose. He has n scar on the lip and
a mole on each shoulder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
MASONS SOON TO MEET
THE GRAND LODGE CONVENES
HERE ON DECEMBER 7TH.
No Important Legislation 10 pcmsnded--
Major Courtney win Probably De ne
elected Grand Marcr--The omcera

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge OF
virginia Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons. viii begin It's annual commu NJ
cation. NJ the Masonic Temple. corner
of BROAD and Adams street. Tuesday
evening. December 'th.
The officers Of the Grand Lodge are
Most Worshipful 4. r. Courtney, OF
Richmond Grand Master; Right Wor-
Sinful r.. r. W. Duke. OF Charlottesville,
Dopnty Grand Master; Right Worshipfm
George W. Wright. OF Marion. Grand
Senior warden. Right Worshipful H. o.
Kcrns. Of Suthorlln. Grand Junior War
den. Right Worshipful Fred. Peasants,
OF Richmond. Grand Treasurer. Wor-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Negro Ienemenl Ilestroved.

An alarm from BOX Il on Twelfth street
near Clay. summoned the Fire Depart
ment to No. 4i9 north Thirteenth street
q two story frame tenement owned by
Richard Evans and occupied by a neg
ress named Marion Anderson.
The blaze originated. as IL is supposed
from a defective Nue and was discovered
by Sidney Jones ncighbor
The blaze lighted mp the sky and at
tracted large crowd 10 the vicinity
The house and contents were almost a
total destruction and the damage will
amount 20 three hundred dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

The Farmers Attend a Sale and Have
Plenty Of Money.

ASHLAND. VA. Nov. 2T.-Special-A
slight earthquake from northeast to
southwest was felt here this afternoon at
o'clock The disturbance lasted about
thirty seconds.
Dr. A. G.. Wlghtman left yesterday 10
attend the burial Of his sister. who died
suddenly I'm Baltimore where she was
on "A visit.
Miss Roberta Browder Of Richmond,
Is guest OF Mrs John Addison.
Miss While Lonsdale has returned 10
her home in Washington. after a pleas
ant visit 10 Miss Mai Jordan OF several
weeks
The vendue OF the stock OF goods Of Mr.
l. NJ Leake recently assigned 70 Mr.. :
j. boswell as trustee. drew large crowd
10 town to-day The farmers seemed 20
have plenty OF money, and the prices real
lied were good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

The Hastings Court was engaged near
lv an day yesterday in the trial Of civil
cases.
Judgment Of $3.50 has been recorded in
the Law and Equity Court I'm favor or
Charles II. Tilgham against the Grifith-
Mayo Manufacturing Company.
T-pon application Of Mr. TlGhmans
attorneys and with the consent of the
company. Judge Minor has appointed Mr..
+. b. Fischer, president Of the Griffith
Mayo Company. receiver for that con
Germ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Mr. w. w. Wake. member OF the Com
mon Council from Jackson ward. has re-
moved 10 Marshall ward and IS. -~sre-
fore. disqualified from serving In the
Council. II IS understood that he will
tender his resignation az the next meet
Ing Of that body.
IL Is not yet known who will ne Mr..
Wakes successor. as no names have
been considered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
LONT us IIFY.
Charles Brooke Killed While Riding on
the Trucks OF Pullman.

Charles Brooke Killed While Riding on
the Trucks OF q Pullman.
when southbound train No % on the
Pennsylvania railroad reached FrancOnia
station, a short distance south OF Alexan-
dria yesterday morning, the manglcd.
headless body Of man was found on the
trucks OF a rear Pullman car.
lie is supposed 30 have been stealing
ride on the trucks when his clothing
became entangled in the mechanism Of
the car forcing his head beneath tho
wheels, The severed head was found be-
side the track about half a mile from
Franoona. uasS {
The name OF the man IS supposed 10
have been Charles Brooke. who was re-
Gently an inmate OF a Boston hospital
His remains were buried near Franconia
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Miss Crawford Funeral

The funeral OF Miss Rosa y. Crawford.
who died in Hanover county. yesterday,
will take place from Elba Station this af-
ternoon on tho arrival OF the 1880 tram
from the north.
Friends are invited 10 meet the remains
at that hour. The interment will be in
EhOckoe cemetery