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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
JUSTICE JOHN.
\ Large Number of Cases Disposed of
in the White Chamber.


Lee Edmond. colored. took 81 belonging
TO G.. Trafuri and be got sixty days for
doing SO. and for taking 500 from A
CartelVcchi be got thirty days.
John Wade. colored. took coat and
hat belonging TO O. ID. Lewis, and he
went down for thirty days.
John Bower was dismissed Of the
charge Of abusing Mrs. Harriet Plat
Tho matter arose over some house rent
that Nh. Bower owed Mrs Plat ana she
charged him with calling her names when
size asked him about the renl but tho
case was not proven.
VIM. Moore colored. beat his wife i'm "a
horrible manner and Dee was reuqifa ! 10
nay 80 ana costs and tO give security OF
S3nl ioI twelve months.
ScOtt Fiddler Was charged with strik-
ing John Adams ON the street. but ooth
parties were sorry and the payment OF
costs amounting TO {l4O closed the case.
John Adams was charged with ASSAULT
ing w. S. Fidler with "a knife, but sorrow
entered into this charge. too, and costs
We're paid. amounting to SLi1
Robert Parham and Thomas Seagreen,
col0red, were assessed $3.50 eacn Tor hgn'-
ing.
Ben watts and VIM Moseley colored,
had a little scrap but they fixed 10 up
and paid S210 costs.
Jennie Turner. col0red used some LAM
euage unfit for ladies' ears before Mrs.
Edward ORouke and her husband slap
ped the colored woman. The result was
that both Mr.. O Rouke and Jennie were
assessed g. and costs.
Moses Harris and Polly Thomas. CO..
Ored cOuldn agree on some nne point
in a. discussion on the signs Of the times
and blows passed They grew penitenJ
however. and desired % close the case,
which was done ON payment OF costs,
amounting 20 $40
Thomas r. Bosher q young white
man. who says Doe is "a deserter from the
r. s. navy. was arrested on the charge of
knowing something about the robbery
OF Mr. Judseu Cunninsham's drug store
some weeks ago. l'is5t
Rosher denied the charge but rs n'
tied tO escape from the officers and his
actions were very suspicious. he was sent
down. under security. Tor six months.
Lucy Young win probably linger behind
the bars for q long time. for her SINS
nave found her out She has been ln the
habit of going into other peoples houses
and carrying of small articles OF more of
less value. including chlnaWdre, glass;
ware clothing and food.
officer Pendictou caught her I'm ms PACK
porch saturday night anu carried hrf I'd
the station house where 30 was learned
that detectives were on the lookout Tor
her.
She was wanted for entering n NUMBER
OF houses and when her room was
searched a Dot OF things WAS found that
have been identified and there are still
others that have not been Identified at
the office OF the chief OF police.
For entering the residence of Mrs Mary
I.aughiin. i1l7 Venable street. and carry
ing Off "a lot OF bread. glassware ana
crockery she was sent on 90 the grand
jury for entering the home of George
Green, 1927 Venabie street, she got hiteen
days. and for taking things from me
residence of Albert Scott 26ll east Frank
lin street. she was sent to the grand jury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
ELOPERS WE'D ON
SUNDAY NIGHT
Wake Up the Clerk and Minister in
Washington.
BOTH CAME FROM SHENANDOAH
Fever Epidemic at Camp Aiger 'aiis
Forth a Recommendation Tor inc
Removal of the Men Postal
Notes and Personal Mention

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1-Special-Mr.
Daniel ". Branner. Of Forestville' shen-
andoah county, Va, a young larmer'
who has just attained his majority ar
rived in Washington last night at $3.50
o'clock lie was very nervous and the
bushes Of his pretty companion Miss
yertie +. Baker told the story more
plainly than words could have done, that
they were bent upon the most important
mission OF their lives. The fact that his
bride-eloct was only nineteen years OK
age makes the cause of tnir trip to WASH
ingtOn apparent
Mr. Branner was very methodlcal, and
wrote several days beforehand 10 be-
speak the friendly offices or MT William
Sanderson. of the Howard House VINO
had rendered similar services 10 friend,
so when they arrived no time was lost
i'm accomplishing the purpose for when
they came, and in about an hour after
arrival Mr.. Brauner and Miss Baker were
made man and wife.
TIE PLAN.
Mr. Sandersou, accompanied by Mr..
Branner. started ont as soon as MISS
Baker had been taken TO the Howard
House, and persuaded Deputy-Clerk
Mcigs TO so with them to the court
clerks office and issue "a marriage license.
They then went back after Miss Baker,
and The trio repaired 10 the residence OF
Rev T. VI. Bristol. ID. D.. pastor o.
Metropolitan Methodist church. Dr. Bris-
t0i had retired but having ascertalned
the mission of the party from an upper
window. bee soon came Gown, ana in the
pariOr of bis home, performed the cere-
mOny. just before II o'clock. MT. ana
Mrs Branner stopped in The c'ly over
night and returned to their new nome AT
F0restv1ile this morning 40 $40 O'CLOCK 20
receive the parental blessing.
The brides home was at Quicksourg'
600 shenandoah county. She is an exceed
inely handsome brunette, and her youth
and beauty attarctci much attention.
a marriage license was issued to-day
to Richard 5. Clark of Prince William
county. Va, aud Miss Mable L. Allen,
of Culpeper county, Va.
ONLY MOVING IL SPOTS.
Surgeon General sternberg said to-day
that he ewOuld recommend the removal
OF such commands al Camp Aiger ass
have been oa the same spot for some
time.
This does not mean necessarily "A re-
moval OF the entire camps 20 another lo-
callty and the Third Virginia will proba-
bly, remain at the Crittendcn farm near
Dunn Loring. The typhoid epidemic con-
Times undated at the Camp. Twenty
o..es were sent fo Fort Nver Hospital
sunday Captain Benjamin Munday. As
sistaut Surgeon United States Army and
Acting Assistant Surgeon Silas B. Post.
United States Army. have been ordered
90 report TO- General lee for assignment
to duty.
Major George T. Pickett and other pay
masters have been ordered 90 New York
and thence 20 Santiago via steamer
Brcakwater.
BANKS APPOINTED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Downey. OF the same company, who IS
already serving term IN the guard-nouse
was fined $40 for participating In the same
fight. Davis sentence Is considered se-
we're and Col. Male Is trying 10 have the
same changed.
Major smith, surgeon OF the regiment,
examined our present camping grOuhus'
and made a written report to -Oi NAME
I'm which he condemns this site as eN-
ceedlngly unhealthy. and also states that
there IS no way In which the evil can be
remedied. whether Gen. Butler will or
der us TO move or not is uncertain. We
have so far escaped with only a few
cases OF typhoid, but with the coming OF
August and such hot weather as We are
expericucing al present Il is not safe 10
suppose that our men will escape the
fever. which is daily growing worse In
Canp Alger. and IS fast getting 10 be
serious question with the surgeons. There
WAS one death at Fort Myer last night
and twenty new cases were reported up
to last night.
The seventh Ohio. which IS camped
near us has thirty-five new cases now
under treatment
Last night. the splendid band Of the
First Connecticut. just after parade
marched over from their camp and pro-
ceeded TO Col. Males fcnt. where they
gave a complimentary concert which was
listened 10 by the whole regiment.
After Lieutenant Rixey had welcomed
them. i'm Colonel Males name. the con-
cert commenced and cheer after cheer
went floating 10 our Ohio friends on tho
hin 10 our front. as The Nutmeg boys
courtoously rendered Dixie as the open
ing piece.
Then followed some lively marches
plaved I'm perfect timely one OF the best
bands AT Camp Alger. and each piece was
heartily applaudcd. There were loud calls
for 1.-THE Star Spangled Ranner' and the
American national air was played at the
close
The bond Of friendship between tho Vir-
ginians ami Nutmogs is fast becoming
cemented and p.Cn isos 70 make camp life
much more agreeable for both regiments.
The pay-r0lls were signed at a late hour
last night. and q is rumOrcd that the
men will be paid earlier than usual.
There will be "a grand rerviow Of tho
Second Army Corps. I'm Washington. next
Saturday. and though the trip TO the city
will furnish a break ina the monotony OF
camp life. yet it is not exactly looked
forward TO with eagcrness.
The men remember too we'll the hard
march 10 the POt0mas a few weeks ago.
and while one TO Washington will not be
made I'm such short time, yet 80 promises
10 he quite severe.
We will leave hero IN heavy marching
order. early Friday morning and spend
that day and night a Fort AIyer. thence
10 Washington Saturday morning. where
We will take part in the parade that day,
camp AZ the chain bridge. above the city.
Sturdav night, and return to camp Sun
dav morning.
The following new corporals have been
appointed in Company VI. Capt. Masurier.
which now has its fun quota OF non-com-
missioned officers:
Paley. Wnburn. Woodson. Boisseau,
Curtland and Sullivan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

The accounts for clothing will be set
tied twice a year, at the expiration Of
six and twelve months by the quarter
masters department and any balances
due VIII be then paid over to the men.
Each enlisted man is alsa. allowed for
the first year OF every enlistment the
sum of five dollars for the puspose of
having his clothing altered and fitted TO
his person This sum is included I'm the
figures stated above
The following are the prices charged
by the government 10 the enlisted men
for the various articles of clothing etc,
furnished them:
Blanket. wooden, s3.33: blouse, unlined,
SAL. drawers. canton flannel. As cents,
drawers. summer. % cents: drawers, knit
wool. 30 cents. field uniforms. coats (can-
vas). S227; trousers. Sl.20; hats. campaign,
So cents. leggings. % cents. oNcrcoats,
kersey. $1l49; cape Innings Sll6; ponchos,
rubber. Sill shirts, flannel Slg5. under
shirts. cotton "a cents; undershirts. Knit
wool 80 cents. shoes. 1926; stockings.
cotton, cents stockings. wooden. %
cents: trousers. kersey. $40.
Second Lieutenant Hartman, Of Com
pauy r. Fourth Regiment, has been
detailed 10 take charge Of the corps OF
civil engineers composed OF the men OF
the regiment
First Lieutenant Frank NJ Woon. or
Company NJ. Second Regiment. who IS
at ST. Luke's Hospital. is much improv-
cd.
CAPTAIN Clarence Wyatt. Of Company
H. FouPh Regiment. reached camp this
afternoon from his two weeks Through
and was cordially greetd by his men
AZ the same time captain Brooks. Of
Company L. returned from furloueh
from Portsmouth lie was accompanied
by Mrs Brooks. who will spend several
weeks Ia Jacksonville
First Lieutenant b. Mercer Hartman,
OF Captain Shackelford's Company. Of
tho Second Regiment also returned TO
Ills company from q leave of absence
OF ten days. which he spent at his home
in Richmond. G. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
TYPHOID FEVER INCREASE.
The New Site of the Camp of the Third
Regiment Condemned.

CAMP ALGER. July Special-Act-
Ing under Instructions from headquar-
tiers the regular monthly muster was held
this morning AT o'clock the First Bat
TALON formed. the others following. when
the muster of the First was completed.
To-day being Sunday. much 10 the de-
light of the men. inspection OF the regi-
ment. which usually accompanies the
muster. was omitted.
orders have been received from Gen.
Graham, forbidding the carrying of con-
cealed weapons. and the men are notified
that any one ought with such weapons
y,ill be tried by court martial.
private DAVIS. OF Company +. who was
one OF the fighters in the recent guard
house row, has been sentenced by the
FIRST Division court martial to be dis
honoraoly discharged from the service of
the United states together with for
felture Of all pay and allowance. Private
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

First Brigade. in the Second New Jersey
Regiment These services have been at
tended by large crowds. and DR.. upper
has seen large numbers Of the soldiers
existing IN tho good cause. Company X.
OF the second New Jersey Regiment. will
attend the services this evening In body
as Or. Upper Is pastor in Moniclair. n.
j.. in which city the boys Of Company
X enlisted. Dr. upper viii leave to-mor-
row for Miami. where he will speak each
evening during next week.
Private william =. McGaoch. OF Com
pany ". Fourth Regiment. left the even
ing on a furlough for four days for Mont
gomery, Ala, on some private business.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
WAR REVENUE LAW,
Tho Chamber Of Commerce aud the
Attitude of the Express Companies.


The Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
is lust in receipt of 400 article on the at
utude of the Expire Companies in con-
ncction with The War Revenue Law pre-
pared by the Merchants Association OF
New York. which is published in part be-
low ass 30 may PROV. OFF interest 90 ship
pcrs by express.
a letter had already been addressed by
the Chamber 10 the local represe NATIVE
off the express companies here. calling
his attention 90 the various phases or
this matter. and Directing 90 what was
considered the arbitrary ana ilegal al
titudc of the express companies with the
hope that they would see no 90 abandon
their position Tho publication OF this
letter IS. however. withheld until reply
can Doe received from tle superintendent
to whom 40 has been referred WITH the
request for am answer as early as possi-
bic
SO further action uiu De taken by the
Chamber until reasonable time has
elapsed for the receipt of a reply 10 the
committee letter:
The article says. The papers have been
prepared Do the suit being brought under
the direction OF the Merchants Associa-
ton of New York against the express
companies for the purpose OF testing In
the broadcast possible manner tne ques-
ton ass 10 where the responsibility lies
Tor the payment of the war stamp tax ON
express receipts. as provided Tor IN the
war revenue bill. This tax the express
companies refuse 10 pay. claiming mat
under The act they We're not opilsed 10 90
$50. their duty being merely 20 see NAV
the stamp was affixed ana canceled'
They forced the shippers to pay the TAX
and large numbers of the latter protest
ed through the Merchants Association,
that Association as n body having hled
protests with the express companies on
the day on which the act became opeI-
alive
Tho Merchants Association then IN
structcd IT'S counsel 10 bring such acNoh
against the express companies US W
necessary 90 get this question neIore we
courts for "a judicial Interpretation OF 'ns
wording of the statute. Mr. James l..
Dill of the law firm Of I)ill seymour ~
Kellogg. is the counsel for the Mei-
chants Association. The Hon. Josep"
IT Choatc was retained ~ special couh-
sci in tho matter. a number OF lc-al
questions arose as 10 the best metnod OF
bringing the contemplated suit bur these
have finally been settled. and the pa
pers have been submitted 10 the counsel
for the express companies VINO nav.
agreed 10 eXpediate the matter as Hlu.n
as possible. The suit Will be pusheu 10
a speedy hearing.
Referring to the position OF the eH-
press companies in this matter ftssi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
WEALTH OF THE KL0NDIKE.
Ex-Gov. O'Ferralrs Company Has
some Rich Claims.

IN March last the British North Ame-
rican Trading and Exploration Company
OF which Ex-Governor O'Ferrall Is inst
yice-president. and whose headquarters
are in the city Of New York, sent one OF
its directors. Mr.. G. "a. Vines, 20 the
Klondike TO examine its properties and
make report. lie is returning. and in
the San Francisco can of Monday. July
18th. appears the following interview
with him. which will no doubt interest
many who have friends in this land OF
gold.
ITO say that am greatly pleased with
the far north gold country would be ex-
pressing my opinion too mildly. for am
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
HOMICIDE IN FLUVANA.
An Entertainment in Interest Of tho
Masonic Orphanuge.

FORK UNION, VA. August i.-special.
The homicide OF a negro man named Lon
don smith by pistol en- the hands of an
other negro. Edward Mills, both from the
nelghborhoOd OF Brcm0. occurred in New
Canton, Buckingham county. on ia-t sac
urdav night Both wero drinking. alllS
claims the shooting was accidental 10
is Fluvanna JAN pending examination.
Tho Masons OF Fork Union Lodge held
n lawn party last Friday night 20 raise
funds 10 suppnment the contribution N
The lodge 10 the Masonic Home situated
I'm lear tobacco nc Fork Union. lies criti-
callv IN at his home in the village.
G.. =. Snead for years a leading dealer
in leaf tobacco 40 For Union. Hes critical
Nv An at his home in the village.
Tine recent rains insure fair crop ot
corn. which IS looking unusually promis-
ing. The yield OF wheat IS various. rang
ing from eight 10 twenty bushels per
acre. the thinncst lands making the best
yield.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
TWELFTH-STREET SEWER.
The Contract Given out and Work to
be Begun To-day

The contract for the sewer In Iweli'h
street. running from the race OF me
Gallego Mills To- Cary street, was gwen
out yesterday TO Il. j. Gill & Cor ana
work will be begun upon it this morning..
1t is expected that the construction or
this sewer Will prevent any more over
flows. such as inundated portion Oh lhe
city Saturday night week.
Work Is stiH being pushed on the emer-
gency sewer I'm cary street between
Eleventh and Twelfth. and everything
possible will be done 90 prevent trouble
I'm case OF rain. \ steam hoist has. been
secured and Will expedite the work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

The best Salyc Ia the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains.
corns. and all skin eruptiOns and post
lively cures piles. or no pay required
10 is guaranteed &c give perfect satisfac.
ton or money refunded. Price p cents
per box. For sale by Owens 4 Minor
Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
sons of Ncicran. Nod.

Lee Camp. Sons OF Veterans. held a
short session last night but no business
OF public interest was transacted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
PROMOTION OF Mr., ORNDORFF,
Made Assistant General Freight Agent
of the 4. n q.


Mr. ]. +. Orndorf is now the Assistant
General Freight Agent OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. The announcement is
made in the following circular:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway CO.,
Traffic Department
Cincinnati. o.. July %. 1905
Mr. J. +. Orndorn is appointed A. q. T..
A.. IN charge of Tariff and Freight Claim
Bureaus effective August ]. 1895.
Headquarters. Cincinnati, Ohio
T.. 81. WHITAKER.
Freight Traffic Manager
ASSUMES CONTROL.
The following circulars explain changes
made i'm the traffic department.
Circular letter No. removal
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co.
Freight Traffic Department
Tariff and Claim Bureau
Cincinnati. o.. August f. 1898
To Agents and Connections:
on and after August i. 1s9S the tariff
and claim bureau of this company viii
be located at Cincinnati Ohio.
All freight tariffs division sheets. per-
centagcs, circulars and instructions OF
any character affecting the freight traffic
,1s-,,,tr,ont and an communications zoe
-. 49,. Win, in. execution of coal
,.', -. 49, ,,,nd sb,iII Doc "a liress-
On NO D. oRNDORrr
A. G.. IT, A.. g.. and %. lty,
Cincinnati. %.
Tariff Bureau-Freisht traffic claims
tracers' overs shoi'7 a"r " .,,
consignmenls' e'c' "4i "' -''''-.''
TINS department anu an '',
relating thereto shoulu ne , eIo.
49, d.
~ w. r. 49, 10 W
Cincinnati o.
Claim Bureau-F. VI. whitaker h.. IT.
NJ. G. and .. Railway. -. j.. llotchkla-,
q. +. A.. g. and o. Railway.
Issued by
JNO. u. OkNDOkFF
4. O. j.. A., G.. d o. iy
FIRST OFFICIAL, ACT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Moro Rerormatory,s Renort.

The president of the Negro Reformato-
~ Association of Virginia. Jno. II. smyth.
is pleased to report further progress ln
the matter Of subscriptions received since
a previous report. for the purchase OF
site for the negro ref0rmatory. Broad
Neck" estate. Hanover county, Va.
He herewith expresses the thanks or
the association for the generous response
of the good people of the city of Rich
mond. and the generous donors OF New
York City.
Report made June l6, 1895. for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Total from July 49, lSsS...... Sass 90
THE Virginia Trust Co.. Richmond. Va,
,s aha depository OF the association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

JNO. T. ORNDORFF.
A. G.. II. A.. g.. * o. Ry..
Cincinnati. o.
T. VI. whitaker.
+. T. NJ. e.. q o.. Ry..
Cincinnati. o.
+. d. HOTCHkISS.
G.. i. A.. C.. & o. Ry..
Richmond. Va.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-16
ne~,s rh,s7

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for Any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.-F- ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio. We, the undersigned, have
known F. ]. Cheney for the last
fifteen years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by
their firm.-West & Truax, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O. Wald-
ing, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Halls
CatarTh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-16
Church Notes.

PREsBYrERIAN-Regular services
both morning and evening conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. Robt. Colt
man. Every body is cordially in
vited.
BAPrlsr-Preaching by the pas
tor, Rev. F. w. Hart, at II a. m.
and 1890 p. m. Evening subject,
"Not Getting Religion but Get
ting Christ" Everybody welcome.
METHODIST EpIscopAL-Services
both morning and evening by the
pastor, Rev. H.B. Collins, at II
a. m. and 1890 p. m. Evening
subject, "Some Types Of Men and
their .isms. Epworth League at
6:3o p. m. Everybody welcome.
CHURCH OF CHRIsr-Preaching
both morning and evening by the
pastor, Rev. Elmer Ward Cole.
Morning subject, conscience,
How to Use It." Evening SUBJ
ject, "Result, Success or Failure" !"
This is the third of the three SER
mons on the subject, "Finger
Posts on the Road to Success. :"
Bible school in the morning at 10
o'clock. All are invited to attend
these services. We will give you
. royal welcome.