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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
CHARLES WAITS SLAYER,
Set a store on Fire with Kerosine-Ar
rested for Murder.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept l9.-Special.-
Walter Cotton (colored). accused Of the muir
der Of Charles Wyatt. store-keeper, or
Portsmouth. whose store he is believed
TO have previously broken into was
placed upon trial to-day. He pleaded mot
guilty" al the trial, which viii probably
consume two days. Testimony very dam
aging to the prisoners case, It is antici-
pated. will be adduced This IS wholly
circumstantial. as no one was present
when wyatt was killed
The house Of james BroughtOn and
Beckwiths grocery store at Portsmouth
were burned this morning Alfred Haines
and William Ruflin were arrested upon
suspicion of having fired the houses.
When the buildings burned q smell of
kerosene arose In Haines' house rags.
soaked I'm this oil were found. Police
man Broughton, brother Of the nan whose
home was burned. recently shot Haines
IN attempting 10 arrest him for INSIDE
moanor. and II is suspected that the lat
ter fired James BrOughtOn's house be-
lieving II TO be that of the policeman.
James Ell Monroe Shepherd (colored)
was arrested to-day upon suspicion OF
having murdered the cook Of an oyster
schooner here about a year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

tic folds over lining Of frili uron NIL
Of accordion plated chiffon I'm 'front.'
on the skirt. was a draDery of very tne
brussels point lace carried 70 p'iht
above the hem and friled an around
with lace. which was light and nlmy.
The bodice was made with a transp1r-
emf yoke and sleeves of fine brussels
lace. .,
Round the yoke was a hchulike frll
,,d , lorg end al one side. falling on
the skirt and caught IN at the waist
with cluster of orange blossoms
These were the only bridal flowers worn
on the dress. A coronet OF them on the
hair was placed beneath the veil OF
similar brussels point 20 that on the
dress. specially made. so that there was
no portion OF the design over the face.
and ir fell at the back right 90 the end
Of the train. The brides only ornament
was a. string Of pearls. and She carried
"A magnificent bouquet 81 white orchids
roses and caladium leaves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
II. IT SHOULD RAIN.
"My Umbrella Would Cover a Multi
tude of People"

PHILADELPHIA PA, Septu. some
OF the ideas sent into the management Of
the National Exposition are too freaksh
for any use. but some others are worthy
OF consideration. Others are half-and-
half so to speak and this is one Of them.
A New Yorker thinks that monster
umbrella would be a fetching attraction
He IS not In the umbrella business ne
says. and has no mercenery motives,
but n given the proper authority NiI t'
ahead and nut On place an umbrella that
VIII make any family umbrella seem
very much in the shade
"lt would cover more than two acres,
writes the New Yorker land I'm case Of
rain would shield more than 1900 people
from the storm. The same number might
eet under 90 in case of too much sun
shine ] would have a spiral staircase
running up the staff and iron bridges
radiaiing from the center along the ribs
at the outer ends OF which would De
attached large baskets In which people
could ride. The entire mtsella would
revOlve"
The Exposition management is con-
sIdering the idea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

The following amusing story is told of
Queen Margaret OF Italy. She recently
arrived in a town, where great preparat-
ions had been made 10 DO her honor The
Mayor was al hand 20 escort her 90 the
room where luncheon was served. but the
Queen declining 10 eat anything, saying
that all she needed was a glass of water
and sandwich.
At the end OF the frugal repast she was
abont to take her handkerchief from her
pocket 10 wipe her lips. when the Mayor
misinterpreting her action, bowed respect
fully and said. "Nour Majesty need not
trouble yourself 1 can assure you the
lunch Is paid for"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
THE ROBERT NORRIS GRANT.
JUDGE Paul Instructs thcJury IN Favor
ORTIZ, Pa n;iff- anl Fh'y so Decide.

Of the Pa ntiit- y "a th'1 -" R''''''
ABINGpcN. VA. sept l9.-spc iaL-
The s,o.isl term Of the United states
Court at this point will he Concluded to.
marrow The case OF Henry g. King
against j. X. Watkins and others nvo.y-
ing tho title of the Robert Morris grant
for five hundred thousand acres of land,
which has te-n on trial TOR three weeks.
was decided to-day in favor of tie plain
tin
The decision virtually turned ON the To-
strrctions given by judge Paul t0 the
Jury. The plaintiff Insisted that the
boundary lines of the grant except one
which both parties admi fed to De- esu1-
ushed should be estabi bee by courses
and distances The defendants contende
that they should be- established oy certain
monuments mentioned in the grant Inc
evidence showed that Taylor. VINO mace
the original survey was mistaken or ls-
n0rant of the monument Dee de-igAated.
The court held that while the general
r-le is that while monuments prevail
over course and distance the rule does
not anply 90 monuments called for
through the mistake OF Ignorance of the
surveyor as 10 their location that calls
for monuments made az Random. are not
within the rule and that course and dis
tanccs prevail over mistakcH OF false calls.
and the iurv was instructed accordingly.
The regular term of The United states
Court win begin here ON The 3d day OF
October next. The United State Atior-
nev. Judge r. NJ Anderson. is now ID
Ivnchburg where the celebrated case of
the United states against Berry and
Mosby. charged with making false fen2Fis
10 the COMPTROLLER OF the Currency OF
the condition Of the First National Tank
of Bedford city. is now i.eing tried before
JUDGE Purnen Of the Eastern District OF
North Carolina. owing % the detention OF
Judge Paul by the great length or the
great ejectment case above alluded 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
AN IMPRISONED JURY,
One Prisoner Convicted aud Ano'hers
Bail Placed High.

SUFFOLK. Va. Sept. 19-special-Af-
ter being closely confined for seven days
and six nights. the jury which heard the
murder case aginst James Brittle, al
Isle of wight Courthouse, brought In
verdict about 10 o'clock last night hNing
Inc defendants punishment at hvo years
I'm the state prison.
A motion was made for new trial.
which will be argued next week. The
bail bond of sam Bcale, another de-
PENDANT I'M the same case was raised from
10000 TO S2000. Edward white negro
ana Brittle are kept in Jail. being unable
To give bond
The ease has caused more excitement
than any which has been tried in Isle
of Wight for many Years. The lawyers
for defense. Of which there are four, may
move for a change of Venue In view OF
local prejudice against the accused. Beale
and White will be- tried in october. The
three men are charged with clubbing to
death Patrick Mcdonald. white tramp
last April and placing the corpse on
railroad track to hide murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
CrystaIized tioiets,

Sueared violets we have for some time
accepted as one of the products of the
end Of the century but they are In
reality an inheritance from the affected
and artificial time OF the Second Empire
II is quite inconceivaole that any one
should think it elegant and refined 10 dip
violet petals in syrup for the purpose
Of eating them. but a handful in A
shallow crystal bowl or small silver dish
looks very charming on the table.
Crystallized rose leaves may be used for
the pretty office. a few ounces OF them
having done duty In fascinating green
Jananese bowls for more than year
and they are still in active service. They
help things out beautifully when flowers
are scarce or have been forgotten.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION.
Philadelphia. Penn, September IL to
ovcmbcr 80, 1890.

on account of the above occasion South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
coupon stations on its line 70 Philadelphia
and return at rate OF one and one-third
fares for the round trip. plus 50 cents for
one admission Zee 90 the exposition.
Tickets will be on sale Tuesday and
Thursday Of each week until November
% 1899. with return limit thirty days
from date Of sale. I'm no case will return
limit extend beyond December End. The
rate from Richmond 10 Philadelphia and
return via the York River Line including
one admission 20 the exposition. $50 with
out Baltimore transfer, sS25 Including
Baltimore transfer
c. w WESTBURY. r. p. A.,
Richmond Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
THE RAIL ROAD
BUILDERS COMING
Finish Grading Near Petersburg and
viii Move to Richmond.
THEY WANT A DOG TAX LAW,
ghc Dinwiddie Delegate VIII Come
Instructed to Vote on the Question.
New Market Races VIII
Have Many Entries

PETERSBURG. VA, Sept Especial.
The Methodist ministers of Petersburg
and Eurick have arranged for union
meetings. 1hc FIRST will occur ON the -'th
instant In WcstStrcot church.
The force of hands which have been at
work on the Richmond. Petersburg ana
Carolina railroad. just across the Apo
mattox river from Oils city, nave gotten
through with about three miles ana
hslf OF the grading of the road The force
will be moved next week 10 Manchester
10 do the grading this side OF james river.
THE DOG QUESTION.
Much interest is felt in DInwiddic as TO
the action of the Democratic convention
10 be- held az the county courthouse on
next Friday 90 nominate candidate for
bhe House of Delegates from that county.
Al this convention the following preamble
and resolutions viii be offered:
Whereas the sheep industry IFS becom-
ing one of the chief industries of Nirg Mia.
and the CHIEF hindrance 90 the same in
Southado Virginia being the worthless
cog.
Resolved that the delegate 90 the Leg
isature from Dinwidde county is n-
structcd to vote for amy reasonable dog
tax law That may come before the Leg
isl0ture
The september term of the Hastings
Court viii open Thursday The felony
eases on the criminal docket are those
aQainsf John carter Herbert oliver. Aus
I'm Mitchell and Jos. Knox. The follow
ing have been summoned 20 serve as
grand and peut jurors. Jos. Williams, y.
a. Vcrob'c Geo w. CardwoH. S r.
YI-hre1ouse. Wm. IT, pummer O. b.
Morgan Emore~E. Titus and n. T. Kidd.
Fctu jury: n. B. Crump Henry Heine-
man H b. pugh. r. b. Bedford. Thos.
". short. Alyion r. Traylor Rufus i.
WIkerson vs. l.. thinner. +. L. DeJar-
nctfe. w W. Gillette. A. w. I'M and NJ.
L. Horcrton
FOOT MASHED.
4 negro named William johnson was
brou-ht fo p.frr.bure this morning over
in. rf,hn.rd pner.bure and Carolina
railroad srrf.r.na from "a badly mashed
FOOT Mr. VIM II NfcKcnnev sent him 90
trc Home fer the Sick for treatment.
THE races fo Doc held al the New Market
race course next month promise 90 Doe
tho best ,haf have taken place I'm this
section for vaqrs The purses amount 90
over TWO thousand dollars There win be
some ton 0r more entries from Richmond
and 80 is expected % have entries of some
fine horses from Baltimore
The schooner "BW Nye' for Baltimore
which was sunk some days ago near Jor-
can Point rht House during "a storm.
mas boon raised and gotten ado8t again.
She is now awaiting 20 be loaded with
number
STREET PAVING.
Mr. r. B HASTINGS. representing the
T. ID Pierce Company. Bridgeport. Conn.
which has the contract for paving Sec
ond Adams Henry and Fifth streets.
with cohb1o stones IS in the city to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

LEXINGTON. VA. Sept. l9.-special.-
James Helmore aged sixteen years. son
Of william Hclmore. OF Donaldsbury. was
engaged Saturday in washing ore al the
Midvale Mining Company. and lost his
balance and fell on the band by which
the machine was Turned.
lie was carried on the band TO the driv-
ing wheel OF the engine. causing his death
simultaneously. His body was only
slightly mangled. The engineer and as.
slstant endeavored 10 stop the engine, but
before they could do so the young man
had been carried TO his death
The funeral services took place from
his fathers residence Sunday afternoon.
conducted by Rev J. ~ Mauze, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
A SHY OF PaisleN Shawls.

Mr.. John Scott shawl manufacturer,
who recently died. aged S. says
London Tit-Bus left an estate valued at
f2l2535. About fifty years ago his
firm in the city had a large stock OF
Paisley shawls Tor which there a9-
reared TO he li-tle demand lie induced
lady-in-waiting TO submit one OF the
shawis to the Queen. who was pleased
with IL and wore 10 when driving IN
the park. As a result for time faisiey
shawls became fashionable, and the firm
cot rid Of the whole OF their stock at
enhanced prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
A BIG REUNION,
Southampton Confederate Veterans
Preparing for Grand Time.

SUFFOLK. VA, Sept l9.-SDecial.-
The old Confederate veterans Of Southamp-
ton and nearby counties are fixing for a
big celebration at Delaware Park Septem-
Der 27ih. II will be under the auspices
Of Urouhart- Gillette Gang.
A mass-meeting OF the vets was held
Yesterday at CORTLAND for the perfection
Of mans Governor" A. NJ. Brownley.
of FRANKLIN. presided. and Colonel L. X.
Edwards. late OF the Fourth Virginia
Voh,nteers. was secretary. Judge Joseph
II prince. member OF General Wade
Hampton's STAN, made short address.
Committees were appointed TO look after
funds In the six magisterial districts in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
The Perfect Foot.

A perfectly formed foot should accord
ing TO anatomists, be as long as the
bone IN the forearm. when EXTENDS from
the elbow 10 the joint OF the WrlsI ms
seems TO be abnormaly long In tal
person but Is the measurement taken
bv artists. or course, arms are some
times out OF proportion oeihs Tar 700
short for the general height' Dut -
rare tbat an arm is too hong for the
stature Of a person
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
DEWEY CELEBRATION AT WASH
INGTON, ID. G.


Reduced Rates via H.. J.. and L. H. IL
Tickets OF iron-clad signature FORM.
GOOD going only on September 50th and
October LIST final limit October 'th, al rate
of Sl.Si for the round trip.
Tickets Of iron-clad signature FORM
GOOD going only ON October Isl and ~
final limit October 4th, at rate OF $50
round trip.
on sale at Byrd street station, and at
office of Richmond Transfer 60. |a east
iii, streef W. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
PROBABLY FATAL CUTTING.
\ Young Man Nearly Kills His Com
na,tion and Flccs to the Mountains.

LIRAY, VA. Sept. 19.-Speclal.-A Sc
rious and probably fatal cutting affray
occurred at the home OF Joseph Runion,
near oak Hi. this county, on last Friday
night the participants being Byrd Rick
ara and BUD Nichols, both OF The Riley
vile section i'm this county
Rickland and Nichols had gone TO the
home Of Runion where an apple butter
boiling was in progress. difficulty
arose between the men al a late hour In
the night. il is said over bottle Of
whisky. when Richard used his pocket
knife with what is said may prove fatal
results. cutting Nichols IN the arm and
abdomen. almost disembowelling him.
Immediately after the affair Nckland
made his escape TO the Blue Ridge and
though a posse headed by Sheriff Rosser
has secured AN that part of the country.
he has so far eluded arrest
Both Nichols and Richard are young
men. neither being more than twenty-one
years Of age Whiskey is said 10 have
been the cause OF the trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

SOUTHAMPTON. Fiay dollars was appr'-
printed 10 hire a onnd.
There viii. be .eo'ic dinner az me
park. Captain Wcls is c-a.rman OF me
Dinner Committee. Bio was autn'ri el TO
appoint ms many ass.lal-i as
Cor-any J. Of FrauAih WI ne inI'
iv io,ied 10 take s9art boz ihe prlceci-
ines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
Zaza Walk.

The latest affectatlon Of the New York
girl Is said to be walk which Is de-
scribea as "willOwy swaylng, blown
by-the-breeze. combination OF the Bow
ery Tough girl' and the 'cake-waiker
~ - called the ''zaza walk aud owes
It's vogue 10 the craze Tor Mrs Leslie
Garter In belasco's now famous aes9-
tatiol,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
Young Conyicts.

ALEX NDRIA, VA. Sept. Especial.
IT, Leath guard OF the Richmond peni-
Tertiary. arrived here THIS morning from
I,eesburg, Va. having in custody VII
Ham West. Eugene Cooper and Henry
Jackson colored youths, West and Coop
er hailed from Leosburg and are seatenc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
Handsome Wedding Dress.

At recent Fashionable wedding The
bride wore n dress OF rich white satin
very plainly and simple. but beautifully
made. The long round trained skirt
was quite untrimmed and fell In arts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
III VOL WISH 10

,.re Cbnls and Fever take DR.. David's
chu Tonic. II makes your appetite good
IA ives health and strength to the
whole system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
1T COSTS YOU NOTHING

n II does not cure your Chils. and fifty
cents IL II does. Isn't II worth trial?
We mean DR.. Dayid's Chill Tonic for
Chills and Fever and all weakness and
debility following sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
rELLTHEM III WILL CURE

Chils and Fevers and give health ana
strength TO the weak. we reier 10 Dr.
navid's Chill Tonic. Tasteless and effec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
CAST - ~ Z "A,
Tie Kind You Haze asayS Bought

The Meyer store millinery opening will
he "wednesday and Thursday. September
goth and 2lst. Several novel features will
be introduced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
IN Jones, President ws JONES, secY.Treas.
n. G. PETERSON. Wee.Pres Manager.
VIRGINIA ENGRAV ING co.
ENGRAVING,
PLATEPRINTING,
ENCLOSING.

We desire 10 call the attention OF the
public 10 the following facts.
You can get anything in the way Of steel
and copper plate engraving FOR wedding
invitations. announcements and college
work made right here In our city. every
lire OF which IS done I'm our establishment.
WE ARE THE ONLY COPPER AND
STEEL-PLATE ENGRANERS IL THIS
CITY. ANY OTHER WORK HAS TO BE
SENT NORTH FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Correspondence papers gotten mp Ia the
finest style. and dies made and embossed
by us.
Sketches made while you wait in our
office by our designer who is an artist
IN his line. We will send him 10 any part
Of the city. on request % get your IDEAS
and work them mp.
We guarantee work equal 10 any north
ern concern. and when you receive H. un-
less il gives YOU entire satisfaction. re-
turn II 10 US without any cost whatever
20 you. We also guarantee prompt de-
livery.
We do not foist inferior work on the
public under any circumstances
You can get your plate. WITHOUT Ex-
IRA CHARGE whenever you want IL, as
Il belongs 10 you.
A beautiful line OF correspondence
papers OF Hurd's make on hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
SUMMER EXCURSION TICK FITS

To Northern and Eastern Resorts Via
r., 4. and u. and Pennsylvania Ran
road.
Tickets TO al the principal Northern
and Eastern resorts at reduced rates, on
sale until September 39Jh, good TO return
until October 3lst
Good schedules by a variety Of routes.
ruu information can be obtained al Rich
mond Transfer Co. so3 east Main street.
Ticket office Byrd-street Station. or from
w. J.. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

Birds Of every tropical hue are TO be
worn this season. At the Meyer Store
Millinery Opening to-day the latest OF
these will be shown.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-08-05

Fifty houses were burned at Marien-
burg, Prussia. One of them was built
in the fourteenth century.
Gen. Hall drove Gen. Malabar's gar
risen OF 300 Filipinos out of Calamba
after sharp running fight, breaking
the north and south line of commune
cation OF the insurgents of southern
Luzon. The expedition was under the
supervision of Gen. Lawton. The loss
to the United States forces was four
killed and 12 wounded.
A hurricane in Japan destroyed lis
houses and killed over 100 persons in
the districts Of Dye, Itano and Kito-
more.
The natives of Kusale island, OF the
Caroline group, which was recently
sold to Germany by Spain, have made
formal application to be taken under
American protection.
Il. ii. Howell, the American oarsman,
won the Wingfield silver SOULS and the
amateur championship of the Thames
in London.
The steamers Kermilie and Dimitri
collidcd on the Volga river near Mini
Novgorod. Russia, and the Dimitri
sank, causing the loss of lis lives.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-08-05
FOREIGN.

isabelle Artacho, the rival of Aguin-
aldo, has issued manifesto calling on
the people of his province to lay down
their arms and support the United
States. lie denounces Aguinaldo and
declares he is betraying his people.
Admiral Dewey in n dispatch from
Trieste says he expects to arrive in New
York October 1.
The report that Paul Kruger had re-
signed as president of the Transvaal
was untrue.
San Salvador has passed law pro-
hibiting the meetings of the order Of
Freemasons.
The defalcation Of the cashier and
paying teller for $4,000 caused the
Villa Marie bank, one OF the oldest in
stitutions in Montreal, to suspend.
The transport Sherman sailed from
Manila for San Francisco with the Cali
fornia troops on board.
The mayor and sheriffs Of Soutbamp-
ton, England, paid an official visit to
the United States school ship Saratoga
and were cordially entertained by the,
commander and officers.
Gen. Ulises Heureaux, president of
San Domingo, was assassinated at Moca
by Ramon Coceroa
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-08-05

contemptuousa action of Commodore FL
liot in anchoring the Constitution in
Charlestown harbor, with the nose OF
the ship facing west and not rs feet
from the Charlestown bridge.
However gallant and brave an officer
Elliot was and his gallantry and
bravery have never been successfully
questioned he was no diplomat
Everyone in Boston knew that the uni
versal position of anchored ships was
pointing northeast, on account OF the
northeast winds. The Columbus and
the Independence, two other warships,
anchored in the harbor in the custom
airy way, bore mute testimony to this
well-known fact, and higher and high
err ran the feeling OF the Middlesex
county men against the daily insult to
their political faith. 1t was, too, dan
gerous time to trihe with mems be-
liefs, for the romantic revival was still
at high tide and ideals were the main
spring of action.
1t was under these circumstances
that Capt. Dewey, then n hardy young
sailor of 2S years, determined TO avenge
the fancied insult. Consulting but one
other, who took no part in the deed it
self, Capt. Dewey chose one stormy
night, when the rain beat in torrents
and the lightning and thunder were
continuous, to steal out with small