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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
Caught With Their BOOtv

Rosabelle Johnson and Charity Ann
Beaver, both colored, We're arrested by
Detectives Hall and Wren a. about 9
o'clock yesterday morning at their home
I'm the rear of No. Ill FOushee street,
charged with shoplfting.
They were lodged in the Second district
police station and will have a hearing
before Justice John Monday morning.
The detectives found a large quantity
Of ladies' and childrens clothing i'm n va
cant house adjoining the home of the ne
groes. The value of the property cannot
well be estimated. but there is quite a
large lot Of il. and it is at the Second
Station awaiting Identification. All Of
the property was stolen from Broad-street
drygOOds and shoe stores.
Each OF the women charged the other
with the stealing the goods, and they US
ed rather emphatic language in thier con-
yersatiOn over the subject.
The Johnson woman has only been out
OF the city jail about three months hay
ing served a term for shoplifting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08

Cincinnati, o.. Is the centre OF a great
new combine OF manufacturers OF wood
working machinery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
sOnN 7. M,GCIRn,s LECTUKE.
ito Delights Large Audience at Berry
vile.

vile.
BERRYVILLE, VA, August Especial.
Mr. John b. Mcclure, Of Richmond, who
is the guest Of his brother, DR.. James
Mcclure Of Borryville, delivered most
beautiful lecture in the Courthouse Mon
day evening TO an interested and appre-
ciative audience. The speaker was intro
duced very gracefully by Major S. j. c.
Moore. The seige of Yorktown and the
part taken in it by Virginians was the
theme Of the eloquent lecturer.
The audience gave the closest attention
and many hearts were thrilled by the ex-
quste, tender eulogies TO Lee, Jackson
and other great Virginians.
The Clarke Courier in commenting upon
the lecture said: I'VE 90 not know that
Berryvile has ever had an address deliv-
cred before its people which can compare
with this one"
Miss Mamie Mcclure Berryville's tai
ented pianist. furnished inspiring music
for the occasion.
Mrs. Ellen Blackburn and Miss Watts
Blackburn of Alexandria, and Miss Sadie
Washington, of Washington, are the
guests of Mr. Charles Smith.
Mr. J. 5. Blackburn, Of Alexandria, is
the guest of Mrs. Il. s. Kownslar.
Miss Mary Powell Page, returned to
her home in Berryville from a visit 10 her
sister. Mrs Gordan NanblCck, Of Wash
ingion.
Miss Roberta Powers has gone to Rock
vile. Md
Mr. Robert Nelson, OF Petersville, Md,
is the guest of Dr. J. Mcclure.
Miss Fannie Mcdonald Of Kentucky,
and Miss Mary Mcdonald, of Shepherds
town, are the guest of Captain William
n. Mcdonald.
Mrs. II. +. Moore. Of Parkersburg, W.
Va, is the guest of Colonel S J. c. Moore.
Rev. W. Temple Allen. of Fort Smith.
Ark, who, with his wife, is the guest Of
his father. Mr.. William Allen. preached
most acceptably TO the congregation Of
Grace church on Sunday.
Rev. Edward Wall, who has been in
Washington. returned TO Berryville this
evening.
Mrs. Belle Lee Ganett. of Balti-
more, IS at Fillmore. the guest of her
father Mr.. c. s. Lee.
Mrs. Won Byrd Page and daughter are
at Ellington. the guest Of DIR. Edward
Lippitt.
Mrs Dreytor Randolph Meade. Of
Chanmiere. gave a beautiful party last
night in honor Of the birthday of her
daughter Josephine. and her young
friend. Miss Sadie Washington.
Mr. Frank Lilford and Mr.. Hore. Of
Washington, were at the Virginia House,
en- route for Capon Springs.
Major and Mrs. Stanard gave charm
ing card party last night in honor OF
Misses Fannie and Mary Mcdonald.
Among the invited guests were the Misses
Mamie Mcdonald. Rose G.. Mccormick,
jamie Moore. Mary Moore, Annie Brown
Mccormick Emily and Elizabeth Smith,
Marian Mcclure; Mrs White l.. Nc
Donald. Messrs.. Wood and Hugh Nc
Donald. Blackburn Smith; Hugh Nc
Cormick. Lawrence Mccormick, W. f.
Lewis. +. Whiting.
Masters Edward and John Stribling
have returned TO their home N Berry
VILE from a delightful visit TO Mr.. Frank
b. Lilford at his pretty home, in Hyats-
yille Md.
Mrs. Dawson Mccormick Of New York
IS the guest of her mother Mrs. Anne
Browne.
DR.. and Mrs. Dupew Mccormick. Of
Annapolis. are the guests Of Mrs. Eden
Jett Mccormick
Mr.. Standish McCleary is the guest OF
Major S. j. c. Moore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
Virginia's One-Third OF Dollar.

a one-third Of n dollar stamp issued by
the State Of Virginia in l71T. * in the pos
session OF s. Phillips. of al south Water
street. IL is very rare and valuable
piece of money. and Il in very good
state OF preservation. The stamp bears
Fredericksburg I'm 1852" This is I'm the
cramped handwriting Of soldier prohs-
bly,. who afterward lost it In Denver. Tor
a member Of Mr.. Philips family round II
In this city about twenty years ago.
The face Of the stamp bears this legend.
virginia. No. 5as. currency; one-third
Of a Spanish MILD dollar, or the Nalue
thereof In gold or silver, 10 be given IN
exchange at the Treasury OF Virginia
pursuant TO act Of Assembly. April ..
1777. S. Wood"
In the left-hand corner Is picture Of O
woman. sword in hand. standing beside
what looks like a watchdog. About the
margin the inscription, .one-third OF do
,ar Ie repeated several times. Mr.. Phil
lips also has a copper penny issued In
lSuO.-Denver Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
Successful Lawn Party.

The lawn party on north First street
for the benefit of the Sacred Heart church
closed last night after a most successful
week The bouquet awarded 10 the best
lady dancer on Friday night was won by
Miss Maggie O'Brien. All who at
tended expressed themselves as having
most enjoyable time. and the young la
dies who are giving the party have de-
cided TO repeat It on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday nights
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
Losses by Fire.

Fire broke out about o'clock yesterday
morning on the second floor OF No 5l4
south Pine street. The building is occu-
pied by Mr.. A. w. Browning as a store
and dwelling. The fire was among some
books and was eXtinguished by the Fire
Department.
insurance.
The alarm was turned in from box q.
A blaze yesterday morning at o'clock
destroyed a small fran house at 63S north
Seventh street. occupied by two colored
families named Epps and Robinson. re-
spectively. The damage is about 800
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
He Wanted His Money.

colored man walking down Main
street with piece OF his scalp hanging
down over his eye and bleeding in ghast-
ened pedestrians near Twenty-secOnd
street Yesterday afternoon.
The negro. Henry Perry. states that an
employe of n. J. German q cos fac
to,i, struck him with a Crutch when
Henry asked for his weeks wages. Perry
was employed at the factory.
rho ambulance gave assistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
Miss Cora Smith is visiting friends in

Portmouth this week.
Mrs. Sarah Smith died at the home OF
her sister. Mrs. Brockweil. on Lester
street. Monday night. The funeral took
place from the house Tuesday. The IN
lust below the city
Miss Florence Flanagan. of Petersburg.
IS visiting Mrs. John Boian and sister,
on Williamsburg avenue.
Mrs. Harrison the mother OF Mr.. II. L..
Harrison, Is extremely Ill at her son
homo on Fulton Hill. Her life Is almost
despaired Of
Mr.. Thomas Harry. OF Newport News
has been on n visit TO Mrs. NARROW, on
Louisiana street me past week
NJ Arthur Phillips. who has been visit
ing his aunt. Mrs. n. II. Pollard. OF Full
ton Hill left Monday Tor short stay IN
the mountains Of Virginia before MS re-
turn to Louisville. KY.
Mrs. William Jordan is sick at her home
on Sixth street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
WHEN THE CENTURY WAS NEW:
BY DIR. J. c. Abbott. J. 3. Lippincott
& Company. Philadelphia.

BY DR.. J. c. Abbott. j. b. Lippincott
& Company. Philadelphia.
For Sale oy Hunter d Company.
This book. il appears from the various
literary publications who are not afflicted
in any degree with the fatal disease Of
admiration. is being widely read, and our
personal opinion is that there is very good
reason for that desirable result. The
Critic says of it:
when the century was new, the Horse
head Inn was a flourishing place of enter
tainment. Lately IL was demolished. and,
poking about the ruins. DR.. AbbOtt-unless
his introduction is part of a clevorly-con-
trived fction-found certain antique docu,
ments which gave him a clue TO the TO-
mantle motive OF his story II Is a mys-
terry story, in which TO the substantial
and essential ingredients of a problema-
ticai murder case and haif-cOnhdenCcs
and uncertain Identities. are added others
which no one but an inyeterate and sue
cessful curosity-hunter and deliver in
family histories would have thought OF,
and these, with the authors quaint and
agreeable style give the book character
that Is absolutely new. Further. Dr. Alb
bolt does not Ike some other clever
writer's. put forward all his good things
In his proper person. but succeeds In en-
downing his characters with an uncommon
deal OF wit, wisdom, and magnanimity.
We wish we could often meet even In
fiction. with such household as that of
Hutton Han. where everybody. from the
mistress to Caesar. the half-Indian serv-
ing-man. has an original and peculiar phi
iosophy of life and "A drOll way Of ex-
pressing II. The world according 10
Caesar. ISN'T what we thought IL was
when we only stopped playin' TO eat our
meals. Two heads be better than enc,
but maynt three heads be one too
many Is another shrewd remark OF his;
and his golden rule is no fretting for
me-
''Balzac once boastel that he could
make Of rusty nail peg 10 carry ro-
nance. DR.. Abbott chooses as his story's
visible means Of support a silver spoon
which shares the fortunes OF the wander
ing heir TO Hutton Hall and IS the means
OF restoring his son TO his rightful posi-
ton. But the readers pleasure may lie
In the gradual unfolding or the plot, and
we have no desire TO rob him OF II. We
assure him. however whether he does or
does not care to unravel complicatio ns
he will find much 10 please him m the
bright and characteristic dialogue. the
short but vivid pen-pictures Of scenery
and persons and the genial philosophy
OF which the book is fun"
Ill
THE DUNGEONS OF OLD PARIS: Re-
ing the story and romance OF the most
celebrated prisons OF the Monarchy and
the Revolution. Illustrated by riehe
Hopkins q. r. Putnams Sons. New
York London
For Sale by George NJ. West
Mr. Hopkins business In the prepara-
ton OF this very interesting book has been
20 evolve from the dungeons OF old Paris
their most pathetic secrets-of which there
are many. The book is full Of the horrors
of history. and It's romance. and Mr.. Hop
kins has given to these the added interest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08

One mile from the
University of Vir'
ginia.
The Tonic Iron Water
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08

THE DUNGEONS OF OLD PARIS: Be-
ing the story and romance Of the most
celebrated prisons OF the Monarchy and
the Revolution. Illustrated by righe
Hopkins. q. T.. Putnams Sons. New
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
1.-THE GREATER REPUBLIC"
Nicaragua, Honduras and Saliva.
dor Have Formed a
Federation.
DR.. Calderon Has Been Appointed
Consul.General il This City
for the Union.

The "Repubica Mayor de Centre Amer
ica," or Greater Republic of Central
America. is now fact on the map of the
Western Hemisphere, and Salvador, Mica.
ragua and Honduras are united in feder-
alton. By this change the consulates in
this City of the three coun tries are merged
in one, and the commissions of Captain
William L. Merry. Con sui General of Mica
ragua and J. T. Wright for Honduras, are
Cancelled, and DR.. Estorjio Calderon for
Salvador was appointed Consul General
for the Greater Republic of Central Amer
lea by Jose Dolores Rodriguez, the repre-
sentative of the federation at Washing ton.
The united republics will be governed
by Diet of three members. one from each
country. This body possesses the execu-
tive power OF the federation, and is
elected by the vote of the Legislature of
the countries, to hold office for three
years. The presidents of the three States
correspond to the governors OF the United
States A proposition has been submitted
to the two remaining Central American
States, Costa Rica and Guatemala, invit-
ing them to join the union. If they con-
sent the federation will then be called the
Republic of Central America.
The Gre alter Republic of Central America
will now be in position TO dominate
affairs In that part OF the continent. This
has been the dream of the most enlight-
ened statesmen of Central America for
years, and in this new order OF things it is
believed that the three countries will ad-
vance rapidly in political and commercial
Importance. United they can defend
themselves against foreign or domestic
foe and crush lawlessness in the shape of
revolutions at the first outbreak. As the
Central American States purchase 80 per
cent of their imports in San Francisco any
of these countries toward
prosperity cannot but be hailed with de-
light by the people of the Pacific slope.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
Mr.. REMBOLD WINS.
Judge Slack Dismisses the Contemp pit
Proceedings without Comment.

Judge Slack Dismisses the Contempt
Proceedings without Comment
Attorney Rembold gained victory over
his opponents in the Sarah M. Parsons es-
tate litigation yesterday.
When called on to produce Mrs. Parsons
will or show cause why he should not be
punished for not doing so Mr.. Rem bold re-
piled that he had sent the will to Georgia,
as he thought that was the proper place
for it since the testator's estate was
mainly located there.
Judge Slack accepted this explanation
as satisfactory and dismissed the con-
tempt proceedings without comment. He
also denied the application of DR.. Phillip
II. Mas for letters testamentary with will
annexed. but granted special letters OF
administration to DR.. Mas with. bonds
fixed at $500.
Considerable comment was INDUCED in
by Mr.. Rem bold and his lawyer in regard
to attractions of professional courtesy and
ethics by attorneys who get their suits in
the newspapers before they are in the
courts, and the incident closed without
further comment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
DENIES THE CHARGES.
Secretary weIch Says That Sister Julia's
Allegations Are Not Correct.

Secretary WEIGH Says That Sister JuIia's
Allegations Are Not Correct.
All is not peace in the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Chill
dren. Sister Julia has brought charges
against Charles P. WEIGH, the secretary
of the society. Secretary Welch says that
the charges are untrue, and that the mat
tiers with which they deal concern only
himself and his family personally, and
hints that Sister Julia has made the
charges because he refused to allow her
moneys of the society when she asked for
them. at least one officer OF the society
sides with him, taking the view that Sister
Julia wants to run the society.
The substance OF the charges is that
Secretary WEIGH, going to 506B Turk street,
made an unauthorized entrance into the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Connell, where he
supposed his stepson to be, and that while
there he used language unbecoming a
gentleman. In reply, Secretary WEIGH
SAYS that he spoke his mind freely, think
ing he had cause so to do and that he was
very angry, but he denies that he was
violent, or that he broke into drawers or
Injured anything about the place.
The directors of the society have not
investigated the matter officially. A
meeting was to have been held Tuesday
but quorum was not present
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
The Pupils of the Agassiz
PriN@ry Suffer From
Cold.
Chairman Bautel of the Supplies
Committee Begins an
Investigation.
Contractors Must Not Wait for Ships
to Bring the Necessary
Fuel.

The schools under the control of the
Board of Education have been tire atened
with a coal famine during the past few
days, and one school was closed for dav
because the pupils were not able to pursue
their studies in the firel ess rooms.
On Tuesday morning Miss Sarah J.
Jones, principal of the Agasslz Primary
School on Bartlett street, between Twenty
second and Twenty third, telephoned to
the secretary Of the board that her pupils
were not able to work in the classrooms
without fires, and asked for instructions.
81 don't see any remedy except to send
them home" answered the secretary, and
Miss Jones accordingly announced that
studies were suspended for the day.
The matter came to the ears of Chair
man Charles A. Bautel of the Committee
on Supplies yesterday, and he promptly
instituted an investig He found
that the Aga SSH School was not the only
one suffering, but that the principals of
the eabody and other schools had lodged
complaints with the board, and that a
deartn of fuel was evident everywhere.
He at once gave instructions that the
necessary supplies be furnished.
ut is a shame that scholars are kept
from their studies by lack of coal to keep
them warm he said, land l shall not
allow such thing to happen again.
1.-THE contractor who is under contract
to furnish fuel gives the excuse that he
could not get the coal demanded b. his
agreement because the ship on which he
expected it has not yet entered port. This
appears to be poor excuse. If he could
not get the fuel in that way he should
have procured it from other dealers. in
ordered from the nearest dealer and the
amount paid for it charged to the con-
tractor.
mo school under the control of this
department will be allowed to close for
the want of the fuel to keep the pupils
warm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
the creditors yesterday expressed the
opinion that no settlement would be made
with the insolvent firm.
LAND AND SEA TALES.
Harry Sabine, a Deserter From the
United States Army, Placed
Hinder Arrest.

Under Arrest.
Harry Sabine deserter from the United
States army, was arrested yesterday after
noon by Policeman Galloway and a few
hours later was taken to the Presidio.
Sabine was in saloon on Howard
street, between Fifth and Sixth,
amusing people by going through the
bayonet exercise with gun borrowed for
the occasion. Galloway watched him for
some minutes and began to ask him
questions till finally Sabine admitted he
was a d-serter from the army and was
anxious TO be arrested and be done with it.
He said he deserted from Jefferson bar
racks, St. Louis, Mo-, in 1891. He told a
story of his adventures since then that
would class him ahead of Jules Verne for
vivid Imagination. He had served in the
English army and then went out to Aus
tralia, where he owned cattle ranch con-
tanning over 1900 head of cattle. He
joined blackbirding expedition to
the South Seas, was arrested and sent to
prison, finally escaping. He had twice
travelled round the world, starting each
time without a cent in his pocket, and
had thrilling adventures in various lands
His age is only q, but his experiences
would make him five times that age. :.
He claims 10 be a son OF ex-U nited
States Senator Sabine OF Minnesota, who
owns the Northwest Harvester Works at
Saltwater, MINI.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
COMMON SENSE"
Judge Carroll Cook Explains How He
Will Re Influenced in His
Decisions.


Judge Carroll Cook yesterday made use
of an expression that is already under the
ban of the Supreme Court, for he let it be
known that he intends to be guided by
common sense" in deciding questions
presented for his consi deration.
The case OF Nicholas Brennan, charged
with criminal assault on Theresa Tarpey
and with placing her in a house OF ill
repute against her WILL was on hearing on
writ of habeas corpus.
Attorney Long, representing the de-
fendant, insisted that the court had a
right to order the discharge of the accused
30 far as the commitment for assault was
concerned, even though he should be held
on The other charge, and on the further
charge OF extortioH that was also pending.
out was not called In question by the writ.
Judge Cook said he could rot entertain
the views OF counsel under present circum-
stances. He recognized that the charge
1or assault has very little evidence to sus-
tam 1t ana 1t is probable no conviction
can De secured, but there appears TO be a
Yalld commitment in another matter, so
brennan cannot truly say that he is ilbe-
galiy deprived Of his liberty The Court
added:
know OF no decision on this point of prac
tce Which is reported, but so far as that is con-
cerned I do not care partfculerlv whether
there are decisions or not. LOOK upon law as
the result OF reason and common sense Of
course know there is great deal of space
taken up by the expression of views OF The
courts upon different matters and most OF the
space taken up by them is devoted to reciting
opinions of courts that preceded them rather
Than in giving their own conclusions. But
when proposition is open 10 reason and rea-
son shows ii to be the proper rule it Certainly
must be the legal rule.
1t was ordered that bail be reduced IN
the charge of coercion and Judge Cook
added that if bonds be filed in regard to
the other charges and a petition for writ
of haheas corpus be presented on the
charge of assault, he would be willing TO
hear further argument on that point.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

One of the chief creditors in comment
ing on this state ment called attention to
the fact that in the list of assets is in
cIuded $12, 900 worth of bad and doubtful
book accounts, and also $1,000 worth OF fix
lures The first of these items, he re-
m arked, would probably not yield any
thing to speak of, while from the value OF
the fixtures as given IN the statement
should be deducted ct least hall OF the
sum mentioned. This would leave the
net value of the assets less than $4,000.
From this must also be deducted some
thing for the deterioration OF the mer-
chandise, which has been inventoried at
invoice price.
All the stores of the firm were closed on
Monday, and there is, therefore, no fur-
Their revenue to be expected from the sale
of goods. On the other hand, receiver
Is now in charge of each store. The chief
of these is paid $40 day, and his assist
ants each So day. This makes an ex-
pense CT $50 day, and in addition rent
must be paid for the stores. These ex-
penses, with other incidental ones, are
rapidly consuming the assets, ana Tor this
reason it is believed the affairs OF the firm
will be speedily wound up.
Among the creditors of the firm is the
Angio-Calitornian Bank, to which some
thing over $4,000 is due. Part OF this is
secured by a note Endorsed by Mrs. Julius
Levin for $4,000 Mrs. Levin has con-
tingent interest in a valuable piece of
property on Suffer street, in connection
with which there is a romantic story.
Some years ago the owner OF this prop
erty, Frenchman, desired 10 go to his
native lana 10 pass the remainder of his
days there and did not want to be troubled
with the care of the property. He there
fore agreed to deed the same to the father
of Mrs. Levin on condition that he was
paid certain stipulated sum every month,
this amount to be RENTED to him regu-
larry. The conditions were agreed to, and
the deed to the property is now IN escrow,
TO be delivered to the heirs of Mrs L wins
father on the death of the grantor, who is
now an old man. Mrs. Levin's father has
since died.
Yesterday Mrs. Levin's interest in this
property was attached by the Anglo Cali
fornian Bank to secure the payment OF the
$4,000 note which she Endorsed for her
husband.
In view of the fact that such poor
showing of assets IS made, number OF
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
|EMBROiDERIES
AND
HANDK ERCHIEFS.

pieces price 1oc and 12c yard
EMBROIDERY 15c yard special
174 dozen LADIES' WHITE HEMsTITCHED EMBROIDERED
LAWN HANDkERCHIEFS Slightly imperfectG
uIar special sale each
1 dozen LADIES' SHEER LAWN SCALLOPED EMBROID-
HANDKERCHIEFS Slightly mperec regular price " o
per dozen, special sale &c.. .each