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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
SUMNER LAWYERS BANQUETED.
Gen. Thomas l.. Rosser Has Grown
Much Morse.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August p.
-Spccial-On saturday evening Hotel
Gleason was the scene Of much attrac-
ton and enjoyment TO the University
Summer Law Glass, II being the occasion
OF a grand banquet. The arrangements
for the banquet were made by d COM
mitce VI the class. and were very eiabO-
rate and were discussed at length by the
following members and a few invited
guests: w. b. Lockwood. w c.. pix
ington. f. II. Stafford, A. J. Smith. w.
p. webb. VI. L. Bonner. w. i. Richards.
p. s. Stuart. G. u. Mcintosh G. L. Will
liams J. W. Lewis, =. r. Lacy j. II.
Kaeblcr and II. r. ,chade.
Among The invited guests were Pro-
fessor r. c. Minor, Professor W. \. Lille,
Or. n. O.. Goodwin. John 5. Patton and
W L. Cochran.
+. II. Stafford. secretary or the law
class. acted as to1st-mastcr., and num-
Der Of t0asts were offered and responded
90. rendering the occasion one Of much
interest and long 20 be remembered by
those who were present.
Some weeks ago General Thomas l..
Rosser returned 10 his home from Chick
amauga suffering from severe bronchial
trouble and malaria, and his condition
had been reported improved and IL was
hoped that he would soon De entirely re-
covered but his condition has grown
worse within the last few days and his
friends are seriously concerned about
him. By request OF his family his church
offered special prayer yesterday tor4his
recovery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
Youthful Travellers.

on Sunday night two little travellers
Tor Richmond from New YORK, missed
connection at Washington, and for
some hours the wires hummcd with
inquiries as to their safety and where
abouts. The children are Harris and
Helen Brown tho eicyen-yeaI-oid son
and six-year-0ld daughter OF Mr. j. q.
Brown. operator ia the employ OF the
Postal Company. They were started
from New York Saturday but their train
arrived in Washington late. and the
Southern train had LEFT. Tho boy and
girl made some inquiries az The station,
and were told 20 wait for the next train.
In the meantime the train on which
they were expected arrived in Richmond,
and Mr.. Brown failing 90 meet MS chill
dren Immediately wired The Postal ONCE
in Washington and the CHIEF OF Police.
Detective Weldon went out az once 10
locate the children, but discovered that
ON receipt of an earlier telegram the
officials of the telegraph company had
sent TO the station and taken charge Of
them. They were taken 20 the Postal
office and given a good supper after
which they zen asleep on lmprOVised cots
prepared FOR them by the clerks.
They left Washington at 40 yesterday
morning and at $40 arrived mere ana
were met by the anxious father
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
POLICE QUELL
POLITICAL RIOT.
Wise and Anti-Wse Factions Create
Trouble.
TWO FULL DELEGATIONS NAMED.
There Will BE a Contest at the Nor
folk Conyention-Death of Chief
orPolice Farlcy-rhe Work
of an Assassin.
TWO FULL DELEGATIONS NAMED.

SUFFOLK. VA, August 22.-Special.-
The meeting OF the Nahsemond County
Republican convention mere to-day pre-
cipitated a riot which the police were
summoned 20 quell. The convention was
called 10 name twenty delegates To the
District convention which meets In Nor
folk September 9TH TO nominate can6i-
date for Congress.
The CLASH came between Wise and anti
Wise factions during an effort 10 effect
temporary organization. Both factions
finally named full delegation which VIII
contest for recognition I'm Norfolk.
OFFICER FARLEYS DEATH.
Attended by the Tom Smith Camp OF
Confederate Veterans, Phoenix Military
Band and u procession OF citizens, the re-
mains OF former Chef-of- Police Peter
Francis Farley. were laid away this az
ternoon. The deceased fell 10 the floor
early Sunday morning and died IN few
minutes -Four grains Of strychnine pur-
chased by him shortly before death. have
since been found by the family. They
say it was bought 10 XIII cats.
WAYLAID AND SHOT.
While driving from Portsmouth sun
day. j. Il. Parker, OF NurneyVille. was
waylaid by a would-be assassin and shot.
A bullet took effect in the thigh. Tha
assassin escaped unrecosnized.
While protecting his hickcn house from
thieves Saturday night. four negroes
grabbed and gagged Frank D. Carr and
carried him into nearby forests. one or
his arms was badly gashed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

Mrs. A. il Montague. consolation prizo'
40 Mr. Charles Digs. Of WASHINGTON
was awarded the first gentleman prize,
OF gold cuff links, Mr.. MOTIFS se0o''
prize. piece Of silvorNarc.
Refreshments and bonbons were setNe"
on the lawn. Al the tables we're Mes
danes W. b. Waite. 4. l.. Chapman -
W. Cawthorne. ". y. Harte, Jas Moore
Nell b. Ferguson. G. J. Franklin, @ A.
Straus. Charlie Digs, NJ. J.. Hoihelmer'
and Misses Mary y. Chapman. Thomas
Freshman. Gertrude Birmingham, N1r-
ginia La Pone. Rawson and jenkins
Among the gentlemen were: Messrs'
Hampton Wayt, Clark Worthinston'
staunton: John J. AIcIIenry. Louisville
Charles Diggs. Colonel Nat Tyler {. I
Franklin. Washington; Professor I. T.
Carter. John Roach. Stratan. G. W. Haw-
thorne. Georgia: Or. =. L. Parrish, anu
Messrs. Jim Moore and w NJ. Morris.
Since the advent OF the brilliant cara
parties OF "The Alton" a brisk trade
has been started by the mountain natives
in rabbit feet caught only at mldnlyht
in n lonely graveyard. and warranted 10
win frst'prise every time.
Rev Daniel Spears. OF the baptist
colored church at Fork Union, while ex-
horting mourners at a revival last night,
was taken suddenly III. lie was carried
out on the church grounds and expired at
daylight Daniel Spears has been pastor
of Fork Union Tor twenty years, was
one of the best and most honorable OF
his race. and greatly beloved by his
congregation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

Alta stated communication OF 81. John 5
Lodge. No. &c. \. y. and \. NJ, held IN
the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening,
August @ 1893 the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously ADOPT
cd:
Whereas - has pleased tho supreme
Architect Of the universe t0@call from
labor 10 eternal relreshment our beloved
brother, Worshipful William Francis
Drinkard who for long years served the
craft so faithfully and zcalously AS Nor-
Sinful Master. District Deputy GfanA
Master and Grand Master OF Masons IN
Virginia.
Resolved. That while We bend In sub
mission % the will OF God. we deeply
mourn the loss of our dear brother.
Resolved. That In his death this lodge
has lost distinguished member, a taith-
ful brother and a true friend.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the records as slight eX-
precision % sorrow at the loss this lodge
has sustained.
Resolved, That a copy OF these resolu-
tions be sent TO the family. with the as
surance OF our love and sympathy.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
published in the Dispatch and Times.
JOHN IT, DlCkERd)N,
III. G.. CARLTON.
b. 4. JACOB.
Committee OF Past Masters 81. Johns
Lodge, 10. 50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
Fields NiinStrcls.

ON tomorrow afternoon the curtain at
the Academy OF Music rises upon the sea-
SON OF 1855 So and also. discloses the first
part OF AL g. Fields Ministries, which is
entitled the "Flass of All Nations con-
sistmg Of national colors unturled to mar
tlal airs.
sir. Field has this season combined TO
O. considerable extent spectacular feat
ures with the common run of the Old time
sterootyped form of hrst and second parts
Of the programme. and has. 30 IS said,
expended q large sum of money In oX-
ecutlng his ideas. that are embodied in
the eaudy inter-act Fields Minstrels at
the Paris Exposition \. d. 1900, and in
"A Trip to the Moon etc.
Among The comedians are Tommy Dom
nelly. Doc Quigby. Dan Quinlan, Arthur
Rig0y and many others, while his corps
of yocalists are an singers with splendid
voices aud operate reputation. The
Faust Family OF acrobats. Gructt Beers
land Gructt. comicai grotesquers. The
Nevillcs. pantomimists. and number OF
high-class spccialucs are numbered IN
the olio.
The engagement is for two perform
ances. matinee ard night and particular
stress is laid upon the matinee which Mr..
FYold declares shall be given with the
same completeness as the night per-
formauCe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
TO HAVE A RECRUITING STATION
For the Third Virginia Eegiment-An
Attempt Ia Poison Detected.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, August "a
Special-Capt NJ. y. Rowe has been or
dered to establish this week a recruit
ing station FOR the Third Virginia Regl.
ment az Irvington on the Rappahannock.
returning here some time next week. No
sent a squad OF recruits 10 Camp Agar
Saturday and about forty more men viii
be needed to take the place OF those Dis
charged FOR physical disabilities.
A servant girl In the employ OK Mr. VI.
T.. Decker. In Orange county, attempted
70 poison Mrs. Decker. by putting Rough
on Rats" in the cream used Tor coffee but
the peculiar color OF the cream led 10 the
detection Of the poison before the cream
was used. The girl had boon accused OK
the theft OF some money which haa oesh
taken from Mrs. Dscker's room.
While Mr.. VI. S. Johnson ana Family o,
Orange county were attending church
few days ago. their residence was enter
ed and nfty-hve dollars stolen from
trunk.
Msury Williams, Lloyd Jones ana }. a.
Flippeo. members OF Company Is. or THIS
city, Third Virginia Regiment arc nome
from Camp Alger on thirty days iur-
lough on account OF sickness.
John Battaile. OF North Carolina COL
cred has been arrested IN louisa county
charged with stealing n horse from
farm near Raccoon Ford, culpeper couh-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.
Mr.. A. NJ. Cochran and Ills Son Charles
Perish i'm the Waves.

a distressing drowning accident occur
red at .WilcughDy Spit Saturday after
noon Ole victims being Mir. a. al. Coch-
yam. oi Richmond. and his fourtcen-y ear
old son.
Alr Cochran who Is a carpenter. was
engaged in building a cottage on VII
loughhy Beach. near lifth street sta
tion. ior pr j. SIils Daniel. of this city.
About o'clock Saturday afternoon Dr.
and Mis-. Daniel Mr. Cochran and his
sOn. GOT into a rowboat and started on a
fishing trip in the bay. After being out
quite a while on account OF rough
water. they returned. landing al the
long pier OF the Wiiloughby Beach Com
pany DR. and Mrs Daniel landed on the
pier leaving Mr. Cochran and his son In
the boat. While the father was making
the boat fast the son slipped over the
aide into the water. holding on TO
tho edge OF tho boat Presently he lost
his hold and when Mr.. Cochran looked
for the lad ne was some distance away
from tho boat. struggling 10 keep anoat.
A colorod man on the pier seeing the lad's
pern Jumped In 90 save him. SO did his
father when Mr. Cochran reached his
sons side the boy grasped him about the
neck and the two disappeared below the
surface OF the watsr. Tho lad was seen
10 reappsar once more Mr., Cochran never
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

rcappearcd on the surface. AS soon az
possible q searching party went out. and
after hard work secured the boys body.
Justice a. II. Hawks County Coroner.
held an inquest and the jury returned
q verdict OF accidental drowning
Mr Cochran resided at No 10 south
Pine street. with his wife and six chill
dron. His Oldest child is n young girl.
only IS years Of age. and the youngest Is
about years old. Five OF the children
an that remain-are girls.
Mr. Cochran was born I'm Lynchburg
about thrty-cieht years ago, bat had re-
sided in this city for twelve months. lie
was well known as q contractor and
builder. and was universally regarded as
q business man of energy and high char
actcr His once happy home al No. 10
south Pine street. was scene Of deepest
grief yesterday Mrs Cochran was pros
tratod by the awful news. and. surround
Cd bv her five children. n girls OF tender
years. could only mourn for the husband
ana The son who would never return.
The body Of the young man was sent
on 90 Lynchburg yesterday from Nor
folk and Mr. Cochran went 20 Lynchburs
over the Chesapeake and Ohio also, from
Richmond The funeral VIII take place
81 LynchbUrg today.
The young fellow was popular lad
among his associates and was fne
boy His hand had recently been oper-
ated upon for a folon. and 81 was because
OF this INJURY that 81 is thought he was
unable 20 keep his hold ON the boat.
Mrs. Cochran took 90 Lynchbug with
her two youngest children and the eldest.
leaving the other in charge OF reia-
tive here No arrangements have yet
been made as 20 whethci or not the fam
ry VIII remain in Richmond or return
70 Lynchburg
The body of Dir. Cochran has not yet
been recovered
A special TO The Times from Norfolk
last night night says:
THE body of Mr. Cochran, OF Rich
monl. who with his little son. was drown
ed at Wiuoughsby Spit on Saturday even
ing. washed ashore This afternoon near
the scene OF the drowning. An Inquest
was held upon 1T by Justice Hawkes. or
Uuutorsville. and the same verdict ren-
dorcd ass I'm the inquest held over the
boys remains. accidental drowning.
THE bodies of father and son viii. u is
thought. be- sent 20 Lynchburs for burial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
CAPTAIN CARMICHAEL BURIED.
His Funeral Sunday in Lexington was
Largely Attended.

LEXINGTON, VA. August 22.-special.
The funeral obsequies Of the late Cap
tain John Carmichael, took place yestcr-
day afternoon from the Grace Memorial
Episcopal church, conducted by the rec
tor. Rev. Or. H. J. McBryde. The large
edlhce was packed 10 the d lors with
friends of the deceased, and many could
not get in
Tho floral tributes were exceedingly
beautiful
Those who served as pali-bcarers were:
Honorary-Gcncral Scott Ship, Colonel
John NJ. Brooke. Colonel Thomas VI.
Seumes. Colonel X. A. Mari, Colonel H.
W. Nichols, Major +. W. Houston John
L. Campbell, J. G.. Pole. q. -. Letchei'
Judge VI +. Houston. Thomas $. White,
NJ w Paxton. 5. II. Letcher' COionei W.
4. Poague. Colonel j. IL. ID. Ross. w. ,.
Hopkins. Captain j. L. Moore. w. 1.
Shields. Il. H. Barclay, II. o. Dodd, car
ter Harrison, Taylor Tallcy and Sergeant
WOLF.
y. Carmichael, John Carmichael, Jr.'
n. St. q. Carmichael. W. G.. White x. I.
Shields. i. IA. Smith and +. II. Broken
brough. 1t was touching sight 10 see
the brother and three sons OF the deceaS-
ed among the active pall-bcarers.
Lexington has lost man universally
liked. one on whose grave the whole com
munity can lay a tribute. lie was friend
Nv 10 all he knew, ever cordial, sympa-
thetic and kind. and ever appreciatlye OF
the best that was in his friends. Ihese
feelings ne confined TO no class IN the
community and his return 10 Lexington
after his periodical absences pre- senled
almost "a novelty ia the cordial greeting
he extended to every one he met ana
their equally cordial feeling shown To-
wsr1 himself. with these qualities were
united strong convictions.
The talk OF his townsmen to-day Is that
I'm him a brave generous, hish-toned,
whole-souled. kindly spirit has passed
from lies scenes
Dying. as he did, far from nome ana
forotIv and nv his own hand while suf-
fering the misfortune Of temporary IN
sanity. a feeling OF gloom and sadness
pergades the whole community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

The pastor OF Shiloh Baptist church.
colored. Rev. r. C.. Kemp. was the happy
recipient of suit Of cothes last Thurs
day night.
The Shiloh Baptist storm Club had no.
tlced that Rev. Kemp could put a new
suit Of clothes 20 prdctical use so they
got together. with Deacon Lanier presi-
dent. and Bro. Paterson. vice-presldent,
and decided 90 make the presentation az
the church last Thursday night
Rev. Kemp entered the church' al IN
conscious OF the handsome present that
was coming 10 him.
After the services the Rev. Kemp arose
ana said. sisters and Brothers. we Will
close
Al the word "close" Bro. Bass, who
had beon chosen 10 make the presentation.
arc impressively and cleared his throat.
He then. in a number OF graceful SEN
fences presented Rev. Kemp win the
new suit The suit was accepted by the
Rev Kemp in q neat speech, and the
gathering departed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
TO SEE JACK ASHORE.
Hundreds Going TO Norfolk TO Witness
the Naval Review.

the Naval Review.
NORFOLK, VA, August 22.-Special.-
Hundreds Of visitors are filling the no.
tells. drawn here 20 see Jack ashore once
again. Friends and relatives of officers
and men continue 10 pour into the hotels.
ard the present month has been the
heaviest August in many years at Old
Point.
Tne war has been OF vast benefit 70
this section OF the country.
The following vessels arrivod-to-day:
Gunboats Nashville. Detroit, which sa-
luted the san Francisco with port and
starboard guns. and was in turn saluted
the same way Yankee, Oneida fank-
ton. Newport, Helena.
The torpedo boat Ericsson drew out
from the quartermaster's dock TINS az
ternoon. where she had been undergoing
some repairs. and steamed out Of the
harbOr.
The Cushing is at present in the DOCK
sadly i'm need OF painting. but with the
ioiliest crew in the harbor
Already the men have begun work on
their various ships. getting them In trim
once more.
A portion OF the Topeka's crew were
to-day al work on her port side.
Since the fight at Phoebus yesterday
the entire Fire Department mas oeen
sworn IN as special policemen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
BARTON HEIGHTS
IN A FERMENT.
Town Sergeant Jones Accuses Post
master Ball of Abusing Him.
MAYOR STARRETT FINES Mr. BALL.
Been Circulated bp Postmaster
Ball About tao Town Sergeant.
MIR. Ball Takes an Appeal.

Since Monday a week gone the impor-
rant bust.ug little borough u Barton
Heights has been iu "a lcrmon-
10 has become stirred up Co "a man. and
30 wonder over o. matter that concerned
Two OF che dignitaries OF the place. the
Town sergeant and the postmaster.
Tho tw0 on Monday lasl had IT, falling
out and whilo they did NOT come 20 actual
blows get 81 SIS STAGED chat the Die was
gaascl
The story runs that the postmaster. Mr.
5. D. Ball, had made the statement,
whether l0kingly or not that Tho town
Icrgoant. Mr. G. =. Jones. had given cir
vu.auon - q bad dollar by passing 81
upon him.
HAD A MEETING.
The story reached Mr Jones IN its
pounds and ON Monday "a week ago De
met sir Ball upon the street 10 refer
red 20 the dollar story and both there
q became wroth.
Hot words passed among them the
'hc." and as % result Mr. Jones sworc
out a warrant before Mayor j. w. STAR
gctt. charging Nr Ban with having used
abusive language 90 him ou the street
Tho town came 90 The boiling point i'm
mcdiatoiy.
Both gentlemen bad hosts OF friends
who stoutv maintained their interests
and the affair became staple article
81 consideration - tle supper tables OF
the town.
Tho week passed and the excitement
over the matter grew
Yesterday Mayor Starrott held court
end called the case before him.
THE CASE TRIED.
The court chamber was crowded and
the proceedings were listened 10 m.uutcly
by The friends of both sides
10 is an APPALLING thing FOR the two chief
officers Of any community TO experience
g. difficulty and as both parties 10 the
question were connected officially with ale
most every household or the town tho
wave Of interest tho disturbance gave
rise 90 was only natural
The trial came and Mayor Starrctt puf
ON his best judicial air as he listened 90
the well-wciehed words Of prosecution
Und defense.
-Four witnesses were examined. Mess"s
long. Carter Adkins ana Davidson and
each told what ho had seen or hclrl.
During ODE hearing SIR Jones in his exc
yifon Poo calico air. Ban hlI but was
u0l fucd
FINED THE POsTNASTER
After woiehty consideration Mayor STAR
rcft decided Oh fine tho poe master $3.50
Mr BAN Immediately entered am appeal
to tho county court and Sc looks as
thourh Barton Hel.hts would have the
matter GO talk over ior several weeks
su0re.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEET.
New Hose Ordered Fireman Weimer
Found Guilty Mr.. Simpson Elected.


Chairman Frisclhom called the regular
mecune oft Fire Comm toner's to order
iaat oNOnne and ihe Following members
Wcro present. Ac.srs. Levy. Taylor 7n.p-
paro. capt. clmlcs H. Taylor, Capt Watt
4a}Io ana AIT. dDnhius.
Chairman lr's'nkoiu read tho reply OF
Boston Woven Hose Company VINO were
written foo ih r.t-it io -"3 lect 'i nose
10 he pui'hi co..
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10 was decided chat the broken springs
could NOT h. positively charged 90 tho
commit, lrf thnf n lul Of $50 DE made out
nellr.t ne county supervisors for the
hu..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
FATHER M'KEEFREY APPOINTED
lie Succeeds Father Donahoe is Pastor
of ST. Patrick's.

An interesting installation service was
held al ST. Patrick's church Sunday AZ
ternoon, when Rev. Father Hugh Nc
Keefrev was formally welcomed as pastor
OF that church to succeed the late Rev.
rather Donahoe. There was a
large audience present TO witness the
exercises which were Of an interesting
character ri Rev. \. Van de Vyver
preached the sermon. His discourse was
eloquent and instructive and was given
close attention throughout
The appointment Of Father Mckeefrey
10 succeed Father DOnahoe is believed
TO be a wise one. II was made by Bishop
Van de Nyver last week. though 1t was
not generally known until Sunday. when
the installation was held.
Father McKeefrey IL about fifty years
old He came 10 America from Ireland
with his parents when he was a youth.
lie was educated in this country. His
first charge was his appointment as as
sistant pastor OF ST. Mary's church in
Norfolk. From there he went 10 Harp
ers Ferry, and thence went 20 Freder-
jcksburg in lS12 where he remained I'M
Ill lSSl. when he took charge OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

parish AZ Martinsburg, W. Va, where he
has since served.
lie is very popular with a large num-
Der OF friends. and his appointment will
give general satisfaction
Father McKeefrey's appointment made
n number Of other appointments in the
diocese necessary. The parish al Mar
tinsburg will. in future, be served BY
Rev. Father Lawrence heiley. OF Har-
pers Ferry. Bishop Van de Nyver has
appointed Rev. Father y. ). Walsh, OF
Warrenton 20 succeed father Kelley AT
Harpor's Ferry. and Rev. rather John
Massey. Of Fortress Monroe VIII succeed
Father Kelley al Warrenton. The par
ish al Fortress Monroe will be served by
Rev. rather David Coleman. Of Peters
burg, who has Just been ordained.