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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
4 LARGE CROWD PRESENT
The Martha Washington Razaar Con-
tiDues Its Successful Run.

The usually large and animated crowd
was IN attendance last evening upon the
Martha Washington Bazaar. and this
week promises 10 be an even greater
financial success than the last one
The feature OF the evening was the cx-
hibition drill by Company Il, of the Viz
ginia Volunteers. under the command OF
Captain Churchill Graves.
This military organization Is composed
of little girls and II * no compliment 10
them 10 say that the perfection of their
evolutions excelled those of the older and
more experienced warriors. They went
through the various marching commands
with great smoOthness and were loudly
applauded.
All of the booths are doing a rushing
business. and the lady managers Of the
bazaar are highly gratiiied at the hearty
support of the public.
This evening a series Of tablcauX will
begin. under the direction OF Mr.. VIII
McDonough. for the benefit Of the Wash
ington and Rochamheau booths. This fca-
ture will ltake place IN Saenger Halle.
All arrangements for the tableaux have
been completed. The series will he as fol-
lows:
Tableau 1-"Cleopatra's Court"
2-"rhe Duel Scene.
Following the tableauX the stately Sir
Roger de Covcrlcy will be danced by Il
number OF young ladies' and gentelmen.
The children Of ST. Josephs Academy
will attend the bazaar this afternoon IN
a body.
Great interest is being manifested in all
of the voting contests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
PERSONAL dND ENERAL
Interesting Hens About Kichmond's Citis
zens ana Other Matters.

The Board Of Health transacted only
routine business ~ its meeting yester-
day.
The Board Of Public Interests failed to
meet Yesterday afternoon. only four mem
bers being present. They were Mcssrs.
Caskie Wilson. CARRIER, and Straus.
Cards are out for tho marriage OF Miss
Lena Marie Mahoney and Mr.. Henry l..
Caravatl at ST. Patricks church. Tues
day afternoon, May 18th. at half-past
o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs ]. T.. Wright. who have
street. have gone TO Hunters Lodge. t1u-
wanna county, where they VIII spend the
summer.
Mrs. Yes. Chancellor. Of Fredericksburg,
Va. sister to DR.. Charles Chancellor
Consul to Havre. France is the guest Of
her sister-in-law. Mrs. T. L. stonebraker,
al LlG east Broad street.
There will be meeting of the Rich
mond City Union OF the Kings Daught-
ers. held at the Woman's Christian As
sociation this next Wednesday, May 18th
ISOLATION this aftrnoon at O'Clock.
There was a meeting OF the Board OF
Governors Of the Masonic Home OF Nir-
gina ntid ytSleiudy HOlhlhS. iOuNHi'
matters came before the body and were
settled.
An excursion will probably be run from
Richmond to Newark next Saturday night
Tor the benefit Of the enthusiastic rOOtefs,
who may desire to see the game between
the Cherubs and the Mosquitoes at that
place on Sunday.
The revival meetings al Barton Heights
continue with grand results. great inter-
est is being manifested by all who attend.
A cordial invitation is extended TO every
one to attend services. commencing at .
o'clock.
The Union Democratic club will meet
at Jones Hall. TwentyIsixth and Nj
streets. on Friday evening at O'Clock
All members are urgently requested 10
attend. as business of importance VIII
come up before the club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
yIKGJNII CROPS.
More Rain and Continued Warm Weather
~ Much Needed.

Following is the weekly crop bulletin Of
the Virginia Service-E. A. Evans. direc-
tor-for the week ending Yesterday:
A week OF unusually cool and somewhat
dry weather has had an unfavorable ef-
feet on crops. checKng Their growtn until
the latter part. when. under the influence
OF rising temperature and light local
showers, an Improvement in condition
was noticeable. More rain and a contnu-
ance OF warm weather Is much needed.
Most OF the corn planting Is now nm
ished. and that put In early Is coming uD
IL Is in fair condition. except in a few To-
calities, where cut worms are reported 10
be doing some damage. Winter wheat
and oats continue promising and are
beginning 10 head in some Of the eastern
counties. They are repOrtt in one in
stance 10 be heading low. Pasturage IS
short, though improved from last week.
Tobacco varies somewhat. but on the
whole Is very thrifty. Some plants have
been set out.
Cotton and peanut planting have begun
I'm the southeastern. counties. aud CORE
fpondents report larger acreage put TO
cotton than usual German clover Is IN
very good condition, and some cutting of
counties Elsewhere clover. and timo-
thv as well. are somewhat backward. A
few complaints Of chinch and potato bugs
hsye been received. Rye and barley are
Improving. Fruit has been further dam
red bv unsea sOnably cold weather. ex-
cept apples. which promise n full crop.
peaches plums. ounces. cherries, hgS
and apricots have suffered the most from
Hvco4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

A Distressing Arsir Near Cave Spring.
Roanoke County.

SALEM. VA. May n.-speciai.-John
Kicks. crazy man, went to the nome
OF Mrs. Trout, near Cove Spring, about
three and half miles from Salem yester-
day afternoon. and threatened to XIII her
daughter and burn the house. Inc women
left the house and ran screaming down
the road toward the home OF MI ! -
ston heard their cries and accompanied ~
a farm hand named J. II. Mllls, started
to capture the maniac. After running
about 30 feet. they succeeded In Catching
him. but before they could tie MN ne
broke loose and started with club to-
ward Mills and was In the act OF striking
him when Mills shot him I'm the stomach;
The wounded man ran about % YARDS ana
fell to the ground He was carried ~
Johnston and Mills to Cave Spring ana at
tended by Or. White. This morning about
5 o'clock he died 49,
Johnston and Mills came 10 Salem this
morning and gave themselves up TO the
authorities. Coroner Camper LETT to-day
to hold an inquest over the dead man
body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
CHAKLOTTHsyIL AFFIIRS.
Savage Attack o. tia. Superintendent of
the Chain Gang -Marrages.


CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May IL
Special--Captain w. II. Ponton. in charge
OF the city chain gang. was attacked by
a negro tramp yesterday afternoon at )
o'clock and very seriously, il not fatally.
wounded. The negro had been arrested
ana tried for breaking into a railroad
freight car. and sentenced TO a term on
the chain gang. and Captain Ponton had
him. with others, at work on the streets
when the assault occurred.
Had IL not been TOR the assistance Of
parties who came 10 Pontons relief, the
negro doubtless would have killed HIM
outright.
Mr.. ". T. Martin. OF Albemarle county
and Miss Lila Perkins were married this
afternoon at l o'clock at the residence of
the bride. on Rose Hill. the Rev. b. p.
smith, OF the Christian church, ofiiciat-
ing.
Mr.. Charles Edwards. Of Richmond. who
has been here for the past ten days on
special furlough. returned to-day Tor duty.
carving with him Arthur Gentry, VINO
was convicted in tho County Court on
last Monday OF DEMONSTRATING and sem
fenced TO the penitentiary for three years
In the Circuit Court yesterday ID tne
civil case of T.. NJ. Brown VS.. X. i. Siiiiei
damages were awarded the former 10 the
amount of 500.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
~ Mr. George Rust Niche of the enron
lcle Publishing Company, OF this city 70
Mise Uay Watson Perkins. daueht,n 81
Hon George Perkins Of this. city. Wed
nesdav' May the 10Th. at the Presbyterian
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
CATARRm or rnE STOMACH.
A Pleasant. simple. but Safe aud Ehecf""'
(ute for IL.

Cure for II.
Catarrh or the stomach has long ocen
considered the next thing TO incuraoie'
The usual symptoms are a full or bloat-
ing sensation after eating. accompanied
sometimes with sour or watery risl's'
formation OF gases. causing pressure on
the heart and lungs. and diiiicuit oiea'h-
ing; headaches. tickle appetite, nervous
ness and Il general played out, lansuid
feeling.
There Is often foul taste In the mouth
coated tongue and If the interior Oh the
stomach could be seen II would sho" d
Shiny, inflamed condition.
The cure for this common ana OBSTINATE
trouble Is found in a treatment when
causes the food TO be- readily, thoroughly
digested before IL has time To fermenL
and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces
OF the stomach. To secure prompt
and healthy digestion is the one neces-
sary thing 10 do and when normal diges-
ton Is secured the catarrhal condition
will have disappeared.
According to DR.. Harandson the safest
and best treatment Is TO use after each
meal a tablet composed OF Diastase.
Aseptic Pepsin. a little Nux, Golden Seal
and fruit acid. These tablets can now be
found at AL drug stores under the name
OF Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets and not
being patent medicine can be used with
perfect safety and assurance that healthy
appetite and thorough digestion will fol-
low their reguler use after meals.
Mr. n. J. Booker, of 2Il0 Dearborn ST..
Chicago. H.. writes "Catarrh is a local
condition. resulting from a neglected cold
I'm the head whereby the lining MEM
brane Of the nose becomes inllamed and
the poisonous discharge therefrom pass
ing backward into the throat reaches
the stomach. thus producing catarrh OF
the stomach. Medical authorities pre-
scrihed for me for three years for ca
tarrh Of stomach without cure but to-
day am the happiest Of men after using
only one box Of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
let's. 1 cannot find appropriate words 10
express my good feeling. ] have found
flesh. appetite and sound rest from their
use.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form
or Indigestion. catarrh Of stomach bill
BUSINESS sour stomach. heartburn and
bloating after meals.
Send for little book mailed free on
stomach troubles. by addressing Stuart
Co. Marshall. Mich The tablets can be
found az all drug stores
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

DIR. Oppenliiinor's Mysterious Early Morn
Ing Patient, John w Jones'"

Ing fatJeni, 'JOhn w Jones'
DR.. w. T. Oppenhmer whose Office
and residence are at JOG north Ninth
street, was reused from his slumDers
about $3.50 A. NJ. yesterday by the violent
ringing Of his Office door-bol.
Dressing hastily, be came down stars
lit the gas, and admitted a weli-dressrd
man. who was bleeding from wound IN
his throat.
Dr. Oppenhimer found that the man was
cut in the neck. just over and near the
jugular vein. and very short distance
more would have made the injury fatal
one.
The Doctor carefully dressed the hurt
and took several stitches in the wound
the patient paying him and departing.
He gave his name and address as Johh
W. Jones. of els Church street
There are four men in the latest kich-
mond Directory named John w. Jones'
none If them living at 6l5 Church street.
Church street runs from Maiden Lane
to the canal between Belyidere and FIRST
streets. and in tine directory No. bio
Church street is said TO be occupied by
Mr.. c. r. Blankenship.
The name and address. John w Jones
G15 Church street" is evidently nctitious
one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
With the Ambulance.

At 9:O5 o'clock yesterday morning the
ambulance was called To the Tredegar
Works to attend Thomas jefferson. col
ored who was cut on the left side Of the
head by falling brick. DR.. Baughman
took a stitch In the cut and left him.
At $40 o'clock the ambulance was call
ed to the Locomotive Works TO attend to
a white boy named While Cox, who was
struck In the right side with piece
OF wood He was considerably bruised.
and was treated and carried 10 his home
at Washington and Eighteenth street
At 1910 O'Clock a third call was sent
from Twenty-second and Cary streets,
where John Harris. colored boy. had
broken his arm lie was carried TO the
Almshouse.
e-lu man named Jesse Washington.
OF 2R north Eighth street was carried
to the Almshouse yesterday.
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are to be given. are Whit Wilson. @. Il.
Morse. W. l.. Rahily, X. w. Harris j.
l.. Neims and w. B. Stevens.
The other entries are w. Il. Courtney
Q. {. Hope and II. l.. williams. or hich-
mond; u. NJ Joel. OF Roanoke. and c. b.
Mckenzie. OF Charlottesville.
The judges OF the races are ID. H. jack
son. George W. Pegram. c. A. Epes; re-
fierce. III. r. Harrison. The prizes to the
successful wheeln an will be presented
on the night OF the race at the rooms OF
the Cockade city Cycle Club by Com
monwealth Attorney c. T. Iasslter.
The railroads will give reduced rates 10
fha rafac
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
THIS is SCIENTIFIC.
The Combined T~siinonyofs Some Lead'pg
Mru of the Age.

What is . cough? II is an Irritation OF
the throat and lungs. What causes IL!
Congestion. Stop the congestion the
irritation ceases. and the cough is cured.
Bot how 20 stop the congestion! An
there is where the physicians have always
been puezIed Some doctors give cod hvcr
oil. others cough syrups. but The most al
vanced prescribed stimulants. Nature
must be assisted. Pure whskey VIII DO H.
See what physicians say:
Professor Austin Flint, or Bellevue
New York; College says: "Thc Judicious
use OF alcoholic stimulants Is one oil the
striking characteristics OF progress IN the
practice OF medicine during the last half
century"
Professor Henry a. Mott. OF New YORK,
says. THE purity Of Duny's pure matt
whiskey tas simple analytical tests VIII
readily convince a physician or experO
should certainly recommend II to the
highest public favor"
Dr. William r.. cutter State Chemist or
Connecticut. says: duffy pure malt
whlskey contains no deleterious or inju-
rious qualities. and its absolute purity. as
well rs scientific mode Of manufacture,
must recommend IL 10 general use and
favor"
Duny's pure malt whlskey Is certain
cure and preventive OF congestion. BE
sure and secure the genuine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
A Great Sale
of Wash Goods.

Words are inadequate to de-
scribe the assortment. 1t in
cludes some of the daintiest
creations Of the season, made
on verv sheer and pretty cloths,
printed in all the desirable con-
ceptions OF colorings, and dis
playing the perfection Of the
printers skill. Pretty set-pat-
tern effects, large, airy French
designs in all the predoninating
colors-Navy, Black, White,
Pink, Buff, Linen, Hello, Nile,
and Cerisse grounds. Regular
twenty cent grades for y lie
the yard.
THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE"
Miller & Rhoads.
Broad Between Fifth nd Sixth Streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

BROOKER.-Died,M May 10Th. at the resi-
dence of her son, DR.. Boyce ID. Brooker,
MARION ALICE. widow or Dr. l.aduali
BROKER. OF Williston. >. C.; aged my
I'm sure and certain hope Of a joyful
resurrection"
Funeral In Williston.
STEVENS Died, May 10th. at $50 +. NJ.
ALPHONZO j. STEVENS. In MS thir-
ty-ninth year. ,.,,D..,.e,
The funeral will take place WEDNES-
DAY AFTERNOON. at 40 oclock from
Grace Street Tabernacle. lnterment IN
lakewood Cemetery. Friends OF the
family are invited 10 attend.
Baltimore papers please copy.
SALE.--The funeral Of w. IL SALE VIII
son-in-Iaw. ]. l.. Lindsay. SO north
Seventh street to day at p. n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
mr. BEDFORD BaNh CASE.
+. ID. Berry Goes on the Stand and Makes
aSfrong Defense.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. May 1I.-Spe-
cial-In the Berry trial to-day the
morning was taken up by the defence in
the introduction OF a number or witnesses
To prove that the sentiment existing IN
the county against Berry had caused the
run on the bank, and also 10 show the
value OF the brands Of tobacco when
Berry Brothers sold in New England, ana
the amount OF tobacco manufactured by
them.
In the afternoon T. ID. Berry was
placed in the stand and began his tesu7
mony by stating that he had been a d.
rector OF the Liberty Savings Bank since
ISIS: that he had not been chairman OF
its Finance Committee for over two years;
that no Finance Committee had been APP
pointed for two years. and that NJ. +.
Burks was chairman of the last appoint
ed.
He stated that he had no knowledge OF
the act under which the indictment was
drawn. and that he was in Lynchburg
during banking hours of the day the de-
post by JacoS T. Ross was made: said
he never knew such a man as Jacob
Ross existed until he read the indct-
ment against himself. and did not know
OF his own knowledge that Ross had
ever made deposit IN me Liberty SaN-
ings Bank.
He testified that he had never signed or
attested a statement OF the Liberty Saw
ings Bank and had never taken a leading
part IN the management of its affairs. the
management were not under the direction
OF the Board OF Drectors-being left to
the president and cashier.
He stated that when Cashier Wharton
was depOsed and j w Smith apDOinted
he promised Smith that the assets Of the
bank should equal its liabilities. and that
In 1895. on being called upon by Smith. he
had promised TO give the bank s37, 800 10
make up a shortage OF that amount, and
from time 10 time thereafter gave notes
to the bank till the total reached that
sum.
For this amount Berry claims he never
received cent. but gave II 10 the bank
To keep II open. Berry will probabaly be
on the stand the remainder Of the week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
The Tennessee Centennial
EXPOSITION

Opens Mt Nashville. May i5t and closes
October 30. 1897. For this occasion the
seaboard Air Line will sell excursion
tickets at very reduced rates. the follow
ing being total rates from points named;
A r. c.
Norfolk. Va.............. 800 so $40
Portsmouth. Va........ 200 - - l4.io
sunolk. Va............... 27.C0 1880 li40
Class A. Tickets sold daily April 18th
10 October 18th. Final limit November
eth.
class b. Tickets sold daily April 10Th
to October 18th. Final limit twenty ,2O
day from date OF sale.
Class G. Tickets sold Tuesdays and
THURSDAYS Of each week April 29th TO
October 2Gth. Final limit ten QO days
from date OF sale.
Through service between all points on
the seaboard Air Line to Nashville. Pull
man Palace Sleeping cars run through
without change.
For further information as 10 rates
schedules. train service. etc. apply 10
Ticket Agent or address.
J. W. BROWN. JR..
100 Main street. Norfolk. N.
W. V. H. WILLIAMS.
2l7 High street. Portsmouth. Va.
L. ST. JOHN.
V. =. and General Manager
H. W. b. GLOVER.
Traffic Manager.
T. j. ANDERSON.
General Passenger Agent
General Offices. Portsmouth, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
A Xrnk Nrssel.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, May li.-Spe-
ciaI-R. O. Kent alias G. e. Otey
charged with horse stealing, had pre-
liminary hearing before Justice Stump
this afternoon A number Of witnesses
testified TO peculiar actions on part OF
Kent previous 10 his taking the horse.
showing an unbalanced mind. also stat
ing he was an excessive user OF opium.
whiskey and cigarettes.
He was acquitted OF the charge OF
horse stealing, but fined $50 for trepass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Chatham's Town Sergeant.

CHATHAM. VA. May 11.-Special-T
Town Council last night appointed Eph-
rain Shelton sergeant TO nh the unex-
pired term OF the late Charles Il. Holt
and j. Lawson Carter was directed 10
collect taxes. licenses and water rent
from April LIST.
The County Electoral Board was In
town yesterday supervising the printing
of tickets for the coming election.
Mrs c. A. Swansion is home IRON
WashinPton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
MOsBY iMPROVES DAM.

A Letter of sympathy from Governor
Grant OF Vermont.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May ll-SpeciaL
A letter from Miss Pauline Mosby. which
was received here to-day states that the
Colonel is improving daily. A letter from
Governor Grant, OF Vermont TO Colonel
Mosby was enclosed. I'm which he express
es his sorrow at the unfortunate acct
dent TO Colonel Mosby and expresses his
sincere hopes for his speedy recovery.
He also says the great pageant in honor
of Grants birthday was disappointed at
the Colonel's absence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
ROANOKE LOSfS An INDUSTRY.
Joseph IL. sands offered n Position win
tho Chesa peake and Ohio,

ROANOKE, VA, May 1l.-Speclai.-lhe
Duval Engine Works in the west Ehu
have been sold to parties at Columbia IA
and will be removed at once to that place
and put in operation. Fhtty cars VII We
required TO transport all the machinery
to the plant.
Mr.. Joseph II. Sands. late general man
a ger Of the Norfolk and Western railway,
returned home to-day from trip 10 PM
adelphia. New York and other points
North and East. II is currently reported
here that he has been offered position
with the Chesapeake and ohio Railway
COmpany
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
TOBiCCO DELEGITIS.
The Y. VI. e. A. Moving for Better
Equipped Home.

equipped NONE.
WINSTON. n g.. May lL-Special-
The State Sunday School Convention VIII
be held al Centenary church August 21lh
10 18th. A mass-meeting OF the sunday
schools OF the county will also be held
on the last day OF the State Convention.
The spring term OF Forsyth Superior
Court opened here to-day. Judge Green
presiding. The most important case o.
the civil docket is a suit brought by ".
B. Ellis against John l.. Casper for So
0O0
The Winston Tobacco Association to-
day elected delegates 10 the meeting OF
Virginia and North Carolina manufac-
turers. 10 be held in Danville next Sat
urday. Tie object OF said meeting is 20
take concerted action In trying 10 pre-
vent the proposed increase Of TWO cents
per pound IN the tax on manufactured
tobacco.
The directors OF the Y. NJ c. a. here
are making a special effort 10 secure
new. larger and better equipped home for
the association. The present plans. II
adopted. VIII give the organization one OF
the best suites OF room In the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
News From the Sick ,

Rev. DIR. Jett. OF Stanton, who about
a week ago was operated on for appcndi-
citis at st. Lukc's Home, was progress
ing very satisfactorily last night. having
passed the danger line
Mr.. Clarence o. West, who on Friday
last had to undergo a similar operation
az the Virginia Hospital. was reported
TO be doing fairly well last night although
he is not yet out Of danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Ms. Mary ". Phaup.

Mrs Mary W. Phaup died Monday night
at 1890 o'clock after an Illness OF sew
eral weeks at the home OF Mrs. Mary
Roberts. No. so west Cary street.
Mrs. Phaup was originally from POW
hatan county. and her remains Will De
taken ther-. to-day for burial
taken there tomorrow for burial
Mrs. Phaup is survived by her husband.
DR. Phaup. of Powhatan, and four sons
and two daughters. all married.
Two Of her ,ons. Ellis ana James. are
employed by the C.. and o. railroad COM
pany.
All Of the children live IN Powna,an
county,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
1 POlIceman's Mishap.

LYNCHBURG. VA. May l1.-Ofticers
Adams and Simpson arrested an insane
colored woman this morning. While the
woman was making frantic efforts 10 es-
CAPE. officer Adams fell. sustaining a
serious fracture Of the leg.
The trial OF Rosser and Tweedy. the
two white men charged with attempting
to lynch negro William Clement is
now in progress ut Rustburg
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gentleman. United States District
Attorney White represented the govern
ment.
Shortly before o'clock this evening
scaffold fell at the dry dock catching I'M
der IL Mr.. w. II. Arringdale highly re-
spected citizen Of this city employed as a
machinist in the shpyard. IL Is feared
that the unfortunate man was injured IN
ternally. His back was badly hurt ana
his body is terribly bruised.