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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
COLOREO BOYS SHOT.
Robert Lewis and Morris Bullock
Wounded While on "A Picnic.

Robert Lewis. q colored youth about
sixteen years Of age. residing at No. Si9
north Fourth street. was shot and per-
haps fatally wounded al Mount Pleasant
in Hanover county yesterday. He went
from Richmond with a party OF eNcur-
slonists.
Just how and why the shooting &C.
CURED Is not known. Lewis says ne
heard loud talking in a field not Tar
from tho picnic grounds and went TO
make an investigation. lie saw two COLI
ored boys running away from farmer,
who fired upon them. woundine both. he
thinks. Then the farmer turned upon
Lewis and omptiod one barrel or snot
into HIS body.
Lewis was attended hy Dr. Ihos r..
StrattOn when Dee arrived here. The doc
tor found about nifty shot had entered
the youths right arm side and back.
The gun must have been fired m very
short range. for the shot were deeply
EMBEDDED and could not Doe extracted
The man will recover unless pneumonia
small result from his wounds.
Morris Bullock. another Of the boys
shot went 20 the almshouse last night 10
have the shot extracted from is oody
He is not badly hurt Bullock says he
and Lewis were stealing watermeloha
when the farmer fired upo1 them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens aud other Matters.


Col. John Bell Bleger's condition was
very much better yesterday.
Judge W. j. Lcake continues to i'm
prove.
Mr. Frank j.. watkins. OF Charlotte
county. is IN the city.
Mrs. 3. IT. Nash and Miss Mary c.
Hatcher have left FOR the Allegheny
Hotel
Judge W. J. Leake continues 70 i'm
prove and IS regarded now as being out
of danger. lie has been very I'D man.
There will be a mass-mecting Of the
members or the order of the Golden
Chain at Smiths Hall this evening az 5
o'clock.
Labor Commissioner, A. =. Montague,
has returned to- the city from his vaca-
ton. which was spent with his mother
at Bristol.
The First Virginia Regiment Band, un-
der the management of Nlr j. u. Pulling.
IS furnishing the music this season at
Virginia Beach.
Mr.. j. W. southwark is still very much
indisposcd az Dis residence in Hcnrico
county. lie has been in poor health FOR
some time. and his friends fear he Will
never be completely restored 10 health
Colonel John Bell Bigger. will go 10 the
Cold sulphur Springs. I'm Rockhridse
county. in day or TWO. whore Dee will
remain some time. the guest Of his friend
Hon. j. S. Craig. member of the House
from Rockbridge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
CAMP RUSSELL
HOSPITAL CLEAN.
The Condition is Good and Not Many
Sick.
RECRUITS FOR THE FIRSL
Tho Henrietta Mills Turning out
Thousands Of Yards Of Brown Tan
vas for Uniforms-I. \. l.. Men
Raise Pole and Flag.

RALEIGH \. c., July @.-spcc'ol'-
,sIstoted the management of the Camp
Rbssell hospital was found by inc court
Of inquiry. appointed 20 make eNamin'-
lions to he very good. The work was
oot svstemized as it would have been
hest TO do. but one OF the three surgeons
80 regiment had been sent 20 Fort
Macon 10 examine the negro soldiers
thus reducing the force here.
The three wells of good water nave
been thoroughly clcanscd out ana char
coal put in for liberation.
There were twenty-five patients In the
hospital yesterday only one Is danger
ly sick.
The officials and mon arc anNiously
waiting for General Cowies Co Doe strong
enough 20 come out 90 camp again ne
will go as soon ls Doe feels able to staha
camp life without danger 90 himself.
The recruiting officer here for the FIRST
Regiment stationed here BIAS sent 10
Jacksonville one hundred and Two men.
MOMENTOEs or THE MAINE.
Mr. b. r. Lacy OF the Dime saw
ings Bank has had given him piece OF
the ndftlfaNlp MAINE anu 0'f' ''t
cartridges These came from One OK
the vessels that brought me opai-lsh
prisoners 20 Portsmouth.
There the 100 veterans ON que 'o-
the Soldiers home mere "ul an
for "a summer trip hll hl'l -iouH ~"
these old veterans ARE gwen lii'. p''
ton for their outings uy me diH'.eNl ''''-
roads.
u is learned here that the Henrietta
Cotton Mills oi mn .il''I'i ,o''.' ~.
contract WIN lN' ''F'i '''''''
large amount OF brown ''n' ,r,
soldiers DID iheir 'un 81. ,'i''i.. 80
mus are '.i "l.i- guy ,
of thls grade OF bp""s. n''
Jew MUS ln ine 9"us" lI..l N'''' 'N
elul' lot ,'ii' N'..' -t...,. t,,..,
me oel p'dl. -,'i ''.''. es
an ,i.,il ... o.,....i.'... ,.t- 49,
zoo! ZOO, ,'"5 p'. .,,, ,... r,,.'i c.io,oi p,r-
, 49,. S ,t,. c..,.,.i ,,oot,,ort win do
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

but. on the other side Of the account, we
are threatened with changes IN the COM
position and organization OF an office that
has practically always been az Richmond.
What arc the conditions and clrcum-
stances requiring this movement winch
did not heretofore exist is a question
that So behOoves the people Of Richmond
10 seriously consider; and ass 10 Is believed
that the answer must be that there are
none such. 10 the Chesapeake and ONO
has any regard for public sentiment mere
and values the good viii OF this com
munitv we should demand. with the GER
tsiutv Of success. that the preparations
said 10 have already commenced TOT these
changes should be Immediately suspended
and the order for the Acknowledgement OF
the office promptly revoked.
TIME FOR ACTION
A community of this commercial I'M
portance should bo self-conhdent as TO JUS
influence. ana the time FOR its eNcruoh
bv decided action ls upon us in inls enei-
gency.
Members OF the Chamber interested in
this matter are also cordially invited TO
attend the meeting 10 Doe held wednesday
the 9th inst. at O. =. NJ, and participate
in the consideration Of question
By order of the First Nicc'President
r. 4. DUNLOP.
Secretary.
p. S-subsoquent 70 tho preparation oil
the above CALL the following telegram
was received: .
Hot Springs Va. July g. lS's.
L. 4. Morris. Richmond, Va:
Wrote YOU yesterday In answer 10 your
telegram
(signeO M T. lN'A bl9'
The letter referred to in the above tele-
gram has not as yet been received. but
# 10 hand by tomorrow, VIII oe sud-
mitted and considered at the meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
FREAKS OF LIGHTNING.
Telephone Wires Carry the Fluid Into
the Houses


LENOIR, y. G., july H Specialize
tween showers Saturday afternoon an
unusually loud report ot thunder startled
every citizen Of the town. Do was soon as-
cerrained that lightning had been carried
into the residences by tho telephone
wires. the wires diyergins from one pole.
which was badly shattered.
At Sheriff a. III. B0yds residence a
hole about three feet in diameter WAS
made ia che roof the boxing and corner
boards badly damaged n places. the
Notwithstanding az both ends and sides
of the house splntered in different places.
Mrs. Boyd and Miss Alice Boyd were
terribly stunned, the latter being ren-
dercd iusensible for am hour.
Standing leaning against post on the
piazza az the back OF the house Philip
Due c0iored was Frustrated. the Light
ming passing out az his foot burning out
a hole in his shoe four inches in length.
He is SIN living, but DIS recovery IS
doubtful
A. Mr. NJ r. Shells residence Mrs
Shell and two children were thrown 20
the floor. but soon recovered, the house
was charred by the burning wire for ten
feet. and the glass DO the front door shiv-
cred.
AL Mr.. +. j. Hcnkers residence two
holes were made in the roof scattering
Inc shingles about tho yard. and his sick
DAUGHTER made very il by the shock. The
vires were au burned from thirty 20 sixty
foot from the residences. Several teams
ran away. iniuring the conveyances. but
no persOn injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE,
Addresses Delivered by Distingueu
White Ministers.


The second DAYS session Of the New
Era ana Theological Institute began al
$3.50 o'clock yesterday morning at 'he
First African Baptist church.
An admirable address on the Personal
ity of the Holy spirit WIS Delivered ny
Rev. Dr. George Cooper pastor OF the
FIRST Baprst church This was followed
bv am address on Christian Missions
by Rev. A. 5. Thomas
At the afternoon session Dr. Cooper
spoke ON the Holy Spirit in Regenera-
ton" and at night Rev MT. AshDy
Jones delivered d discourse on "Church
History .......
Monday addresses were delivered by Rev
w r. l.. Smith. d. D., on The Gospel
Ministry. by Rev. j. r. Jones j. ~
on Christian Education and by MI
William Elyson, on Christian se-"aro-
ship"
These Institutes are given under the
auspices of the American Baptist Home
Missionary Society. of New YORK lhe
Home Board of the Southern Baptist CON
vention. and the State Mission Board OF
the Virginia Baptist General Association
which have entered into mutual co-opera-
ton for the help of the colOred ministry
and people of the state. by these three
bodies. three general missionaries arc
apnointcd for three sections, into when
fbe state of Virginia is divided. These
missionaries are colorod men. ono or
tBoir duties is 90 hold az central points
in their sections Institutes. I'm these lec-
lures on the Bible and IT'S intelligent use
Christian doctrine. church history church
administration missions. and education
are given by men of both races. This ls
the second institute which has been hcld
I'M this city under the direction OF the
general missionary Rev D. Lewis Il
graduate of Richmond Theological SEMI
nary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

Sugar Bottom Jones' chain gang lor
sixty days and fined $50 IL
Frank Holmes. colored. IS charged win
taking a pocketbook containing - from
Mary l.. Goode. and the case VIII Dc
heard on the 18th.
Adolphus Allen, colored. saw the SOL
diers in and then got disorderly on the
platform Of the c. and o. ROAD. lie reius-
ed TO pay $40 and fell back.
Annie Johnson and Lou Johnson COZ
ored. were charged with ASSUMING Nosa
Johnson, and IL transpired that hosa
slapped Annie's child and annie tn.l'
slapped Rosa, and she confessed rs l'u- l
and for telling the truth the charge was
dismissed.
A. l.. Ellis couldn't deny that he was
drunk and cheerfully settled with ser
geant Thomas paying the sum OF S-.-V'
j. W. Lewis. colored charged Henry
Hatton with threatening 10 shoot MN.
II was talking wild friend en- henry
put in. an den he called me name ana
advanced 90 rds me Wild a open khllt- ups
wild or rock and let's 10 go at I'm. an Die
sim advances. den / hits I'm VIA elnod-
der rock and den he say he g"iner shoot
me-"
Both darkeys bore good regulations.
however. and as they mad made friends
the case was dismissed
JEFF Morris, c0i0red, is sald 10 nave
beaten Sarah Brakens. but ne had asked
her pardon and she bad granted To- ana
the Party also granted DO upon payment
OF S120 costs.
sylvester Price. c0ioref was charged
by his sister-in-law Hattie RUNNER
with taking n suit OF her cioihes pNt
Hattie could not prove her case ana the
charge was dismissed
Jim Taylor colored. drives cart ana
he rode too near n party OF young white
fellows. when words passed between
Them. The result was that jim was
knocked out by rock thrown ty some
one I'm the party Pat Foley was arrested
hrt Sc could NOT Doe shown That Doe was
the right party and Doe was discharged
Joseph Rolling. c0i0red. threatened 10
cut bis father with nm axe.
"Ife dun coined TO mer home said the
old man. can Z tried 90 keep i'm out. an
ne tried ter git .n an' dar yer is. But
doan want nuthm' dun wild Inn. cause he
got or wife am ] wants inn 20 scufiie
Ter his wife AM chile He was dismissed.
J. r. Porter. q co,ored huckster tn the
second Market was fined 81 for selling
after market hours and $3.50 for being
disorderly in the market
w. IT.. Beas'cy. charged with taking
certain small articles from the y. NJ. c..
A. building. VIII have a hearing on the
9th
VIM Mccarthy. alias Cooper alias Nc
Arthur. was held az "a suspicious charac-
ter for twelve months on 800 security.
Vernon Norveu. charged with shooting
Sarah Dodson. colored will DE heard on
the 9th.
The charge against Nr. James Blunt for
being cruel TO Mr. u. " Glazebrooks
dog. was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
JUSTICE JOHN.
Ernest Wells. a Youthful Wanderer
Held for Further Hearing

Ernest Wells. a young son Of Mr.. c.
c. Wells. of Alexandria, came into town
with the soldiers on Sunday, and was
taken in tow by Detective Gibson. lie VIII
be held for several days until his father
is heard from. lie is a candidate Tor the
Reformatory.
~ l. Creery had another charge
brought up against him by Bartlett q
Garyins They alleged that he broke into
their store. on Ninth street ana carried
on a number Of surgical and toilet arti-
cles. valued at about 500. The theft was
stated TO have been committed on June
e. 1891. and the articles were found IN
Csreery's house by Sergeant Matthews and
officer Kraft. The case was postponed for
ten DAYS. in order TO have the attendance
of the commonwealth s-Att0rney, Who Is
out OF the city.
YIN. Harris. colored came from Falls
church with the soldiers. and got strand
Cd in Richmond. He needed shoes and
vent into j. NJ. Browns place and took
n nsir when Brown wlsn't looking. VIII
tam said he taken dem cause be want
"a EN-. and didn't have no money Ter ter
cit en-" and he was sent 10 Squire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
SUDDEN DEATH OF
MILES 7. PHILLIPS
The Veteran Was Found LifeIess in
His Bed Yesterday.
A SKETCH OF HIS USEFUL LIFE.
For More Than Fifty Years He Had
Been Identified With the Interests
of Richmond-A Gallant Con
fcderatc Soldier-Ihe Funeral
SKETCH OF HIS USEFUL LIFE

Mr. Niles T. Phillips was found dead in
his bed yesterday morning at his resi-
dence. 40. 2l3 south Fourth street. He
was apparently in the best Of health
when he retired. but when his wife went
TO call him his spirit had passed away.
The night previous he had attended Pick
cit Camp and was with the veterans un-
nm late. lie was in the seventy-slXth
year Of his age and was comparatively
active man. His family was almost
Frustrated by the shock, for he was a
kind husband and loving father.
HIS EVENTFUL LIFE.
Miles Turpin Phillips was born FOO II nri-
co county lie was son Of Mr. Mourning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
SPECIAL sEAsHoRE EXCURSIONS
To Northern and Eastern Resorts Via
Southern Railway and York River

During the summer season. 1895 the
Southern Railway wl sell tickets from
Richmond Va. 10 Atlantic city. n. J-
Cape May. y. j.. and Sea Isle city 3
j.. and return az rate Of s. for the round
trip. These tickets VIII apply Via West
Point. York River Line and Baltimore.
90 Doe used only on special trains leaving
Baltimore via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad and
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Tickets
will be- sold FRIDAY of each week for
train leaving Richmond 1870 =. ~. con-
Meeting at West Point with steamer for
Baltimore good only on special train
leaving Baltimore saturday Of each
week. via Pennsylvania Railroad at II
noon and 1910 T.. A. and via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad az 1850 A. NJ. and 1855
p. NJ. commenclns Friday, June oath.
and continuing 10 and including Septem-
Der o 1895 These tickets will be honored
from Baltimore returning on steamer
leaving there p. ~. Tuesday after day
of sale. This very low rate via tie
quick and popular York River Line offers
a most delightful trip from this section
10 eastern seashoro resorts. For fur
Their information apply 20 G. w. West
bury. n. l.. A.. Southern Railway, s20
east Main street, Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
BROOKE-AVENUE STATION.
The Question of New Building Is
Again Taken Up.

The Committee ON Police met az
o'clock Yesterday afternoon at the Sec
ond Police station there being presen,
Nessrs. Phil shea. Scay Peters aAd
\Vbalen. The meeting was called for the
purpose of inspecting the painting ana
vanishing of the cells and assembly room
and also the kllsomining and plasieilhs
that had been contracted for
The work Wds found satisfactory 10y inc
committee. and the bin of Mr.. w. IT,
Eefhel the contractor. for $3.50 was APP
rrlved and ordered 90 be paid.
The committee then inspected inc Iooi
of the station and the Dollhouse declalhS
tbat the latter needed refining. Propos-
lis will. therefore bee asked for this Work
and for The furnishing OF cutters ana
conductors
4 resolution was adopted, on motion OF
Mr. shea. requesting the Boards OF Fire
and Police Commissioners 20 meet inc
committee in joint conference 10 consider
some plan BY which the Brooke Avenue
Engine House. which Is now occupied 10y
the police and hremen shall be used oy
only one department. and "a new house De
buUt for the one vacatng.
After some business Of routine nature
the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

IIol, did everything in her power to maNe
the little ones have an enjoyaDie ui'1'
and well d.d she succeed.
Mr. and Mrs. !. Bailey left yesterday
for Keysyille where they Will spend sew
oral weeks with friends.
Mrs. b. o. Andrews Of Ninth ana injury
streets. loft yesterday afternoon for DIN
widdie 10 visit friends and relatives.
The Stockton-Street church sunday
day-school had their annual outing yes
terday az Youngs Pond. ia Henrico
county.
The Hastings Court was engaged dur
ing the day 10 ch1ucory causes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

A regular meeting Of the Richmond
Academy of Medicine and Surgery was
held last evening az its rooms IN Lee
Camp Hall Dr. NJ. u. Hoge, Jr., the pre-
sident being I'm the chair. The essayist
cor the evening was DR.. J. y. Upshur
whose paper was a classic. IL was dis
cussed by Drs. }. 5. Wexford. l.. b. Ed
wards. Mark w. Peyser and NJ. ID. Hoge,
Jr.
DR.. Marvin r. Nuckols was unanimous
~ elected a fellow Of the academy.
After remarks for the good OF the
academy II adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
IN A FIT.
Henry Carr Falls and Fractures the
Base of His skull

The ambulance with DIT. \. G.. Brown
Jr.. was called at 2.35 o'clock yesterday
afternoon TO the First Police Station 10
white man named Henry Carr, VINO
lives at No. l0WH Buchanan street
Carr is subject 10 tits and he feil ln inc
old Market. cutting his head and fracture
ing the base of his skull he was treated
ANA taken To- his home. His condition Is
serious.
Al tW the ambulance. DIT Miller in
charge was called to the Locomotive
Works where white man named Park
err Goodau was suffering from severe
pains In the back and head. he WAS sent
home. From "a cursory examination Df.
Miller thought il probable that meningitis
was his trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. July o.
SpccaI-Alrs. Robert Parker undertook
20 start fire with coal oil this morning.
when the can exploded and set her
clothes on fire She ran screaming In the
yard. but was horribly burned before heip
reached her. She died 40 ] o'clock. ana
the funeral took place az CLOCK 'nla
afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
SEVENTEEN RECRUITS,
Eight for the Second and Nine for the
Fourth Regiment.

The following recruits were sent of to
Jacksonville yesterday evening:
For the Second Regiment: Harvey c
Raxter Frank A. Linkous. Jesse w. Fol-
den. Joseph r. Faulkner Henry C.. Ander-
son. George NJ Owe-s. William l.. Os-
bon. Mathew T. Woody.
For the Fourth Regiment: Charles II.
zachary. Jacob NJ Paden. Arthur d. Ro-
binson Charles j. Allison. James II. Ov-
erhv. Charles w. Initial William ID.
Wnmore. Gus Tnson William Tilson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Lanra Pagc NORRIS.

Letters were received I'm Richmond yes
terday announcing the death in Green's
boro. y. c.. of Mrs Laura Page MOTIFS
mee Waller, of WILLIAMSBURG, widow or
the late Dr. william S Morris. She died
az the home of her son-in-law Mr.. ). VI.
Stanard. aged seventy years Mrs. MOTIFS
passed most OF her life in Lynch1urs'
where She was well known and much be-
loved.
She belonged 10 the distinguished wal
Der family OF Virginia and was typical
Inlu u the old srhnnI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

The jacksonville papers speak in com
plimentary terms of MI Edward NJ.
TAYLOR son of Mayor Taylor, who Is
member Of Company NJ. OF the Fourth
Virginia Regiment now stationed at that
point
Mr. TAYLOR Is referred 20 as the ac-
knowledged Wit Of the company. and has
made himself popular with the people
OF that city This IL no surprise 10 the
Richmond people who know him for
his humor has been recognized here, and
his popularity is established
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
DEATHS
PHILLIPS

PHILLIPS. Died. Tuesday morning, July
%. 1898. MILES T. PHlLLlPS' III tHe
seventy-nfth year OF his nse. ,,,..,.,,a.,,
Funeral from Scvcnth-Street ,hflstiah
church THURsRDAY AfIEkNOoN az
> o'clock. =, r,,...
Boston and Arlingtoa ~. ~ papers
please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
JAMES RIVER DIyItoN
c. and O. Sunday Specials. Beginning
SUNDAY. july 31st,

Beginning Sunday. July 3lst' sunday
Excursions ON James River Division,
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, VIII leave We
Richmond Eighth-Sreet station, al 30
4. NJ. and run to Scotsvllle Returning,
this special viii reach Richmohd al ,
y. NJ , t.......
Very low fares 10 an stations between
Richmond and Scottsville on these sun
day specials. which will run each SUNDAY
I'm August
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

YOU CAN BUY THE PURE, R f
with a chance OF cetting a Patent Iron
Handle. Wire-Hoop Wash Tub FEE ~.
at Cox & Harrisons, Third and Me ..,1
streets; Mccarthy & HAYNES NO, o.
east Broad street; G. ". Taylor 5, 4"e"-
ty-Fitth and Broad streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
FUNERALNOTICE.

REID. The funeral OF little NELLIE
RAY. infant daughter OF James Il. anu
Sanie l. Reid. will take place from the
residence WEDNESDAY. July @1th, al
10 o'clock A. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
AZ INFANT DEAD.
VESTED CHOIR.

Meade-Memorial sunday-school will
have Il vested choir. and this innovation
Will be started on the first Sunday In Au-
gust. Mr.. Richard Bacon has the singers
in charge and Is giving them nightly re-
hearsals at the church.
Ii this feature of the sunday-school
service proves a success it IS the intention
OF the vestry 10 have the vested choir In
the regular Sunday services in the
church
The condition OF Mrs. /. r. Thornhiu
remains unchanged. Her family and
friends have no hope for her recovery and
her death might occur az any time.
Mrs. Henry A. Nunnally, who was par
alyzed yesterday az her homo on Tenth
and Decatur streets. is resting quietly
but there is no material change az 10
her condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

Use Five Points Pure Richmohd- Mao Mao
Laundry Soap. Home market LOT mum
products
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
BRIEF MENTION.

Mrs II. V. Desportes and family arc
spending the summer in West Point.
Councilman James T. Abbott left yesier
day for oral oaks. Va, where he Will
spend several weeks IN quest OF health.
Miss Bessie Wells. OF No. 90l Hun
street Is spending the summer with rela-
tlves i'm the shade OF old Chesterfield.
Several colored men OF this city return
ed home Monlay from Barbados, W. l.
Among them was Phil Richardson, a fore
man for Sir. Harry Callaghan.
Mayor Maurice returned yesterday
morning from white Hall. Buckingham
county. where he went 10 see his family
Rev Thomas f. Reynolds Is at Red
ranks church in Powhatan county. whore
no is assisting his son. Rev. James w.
pevnolds. in protracted meeting.
Miss Eula Holt. one OF the teachers
~ the Presbyterian Sunday-school. gave
her class an enjoyable outing al Forest
mn Monday. The little people return
cd 10 their homes much pleased. Miss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27

BOYDTON. VA, July ESPECIAL.
q IN *. TaylOr' the elderly lady VINO
broke her hin some four weeks since, died
earlv this morning at her home. some
four miles southwest OF this place. Mrs.
Taylor belonged 10 one or the OLDEST
circle OF friends and relatives 10 mourn
their loss. Mrs. Taylor Was nearly eisniy
wears of axe. Her husband and six chill
dren survive her She Will be buried at
The PRESBYTERIAN church in this place
tomorrow at 3 o'clock.