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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
PARTY TO MURDER
BETRAYS FRIEND
Davis, Who Saw Sterling Killed,
Says Lockman Used the
Knife.

The police OF Camden before noon yes
terday had arrested three men charged
with the murder of John Sterling late OF
Saturday night. The prisoners. all ne
groes, are Arthur L0cilman, OF Third and
Spruce Streets; Samuel Laws. OF No. sou
Locust Street, and Howard DAVIS OF No.
256 Spruce Street.
\ few minutes after the police through
out Camden had been notified OF the crime
Davis, who IS eighteen years old. was IL
rested by Policeman Shaw AT INST DAVIS
denied knowing anything about the AFFAIR
but afterwards confessed that ne was
one OF the three men who caused StsE-
ling's death, but that the man who did The
staJDing was Lockman. He told he IL
GERS where it was likely Lockna3 c2lic
be found. and on going there yesterday
morning Detective Pagnter made the ar
rest On other information received Laws
was arrested by Policeman Bateinan-
I.ocknan is only little more than flve
feet tai! and about the same age as Davis.
The murder was the outcome OF guar
rel between the tnree men in saloon
run by Adam Davis, at Second Street ana
Kaishn's Avenue. About hait-paSt 10
O'Clock Sterling was in the saloon drinking
when the three colored men entered an
of them under the influence OF drink. Al
alteration followed, in watch it is said
threats were made by the men. Sterling
left the saloon and started for the ferry.
where he met his uncle, Isaac Mathews.
The three colored men followed him, Ut
tering threats ell the while After ne mad
met his uncle. Sterling, IN company win
him, started home The negroes again
started 10 follow them toward the ferry
After they had walked up Kaighn,s ave,
nue. a short distance Sterling picAea up q
brick and threw IL down on the pavement
to break it so it would be easier to hau-
die. When he stopped down to pick up
piece Of Dsicl the negroes s,,rEoaheea nun
~ re b-ic, and their fists. and it was
during the fight that, Davis says. Lock,
man Stabbed Sterling. on being stabbed
sterling fell back sa 959 ahd 9 ssssng aF was
hnrried t. the hospital. bur he died on the
way there.
ztaboing by Davis. confessed late last
Ala If in self-defease- The inquest will Do
held tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18

was for number OF years Proctor OF
Washington and Lee University, during
the presidency OF General R. e. Lee.
After coming to this city he was for
many years among Its most prominent
wholesale Srocers. being connected with
the following firms: Antrim & Bowie.
Bowie & West; and later a member OF
tho firm OF Bowie & Wilson, TOBACCO
manufacturers.
He served with distinction through the
Civil War. being dangerously wounded on
one occasion Forty-eight years ago ne
married Miss Giilie Ann Jones. daughter
OF Colonel John Russell and Gil!ie Mar
shall Jones. of Charlottesville, and TO
them were born three children-t"o boys
and one girl. all Of whom are deaa.
He is survived by his widow and two
grandch.idren-Nalter Russell Bowie. Jr..
who is now at Harvard, and Matte
Bowie.
For many years Captain Bowie mao
been a deacon in the Second BAPTIST
church and a familiar figure to ell VINO
worship at that place. As true ana
courteous gentleman, he was loved by all
who knew him.
For the last two years he had held the
position as book-keeper for The Times
Company
The remains will he taken to Char!cttes-
vile tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock,
where interment Will be made. The fun
erai service Will be held at the grave at
that place. conducted by Rev. w r. L..
Smith and Rev. NJ Astloy Jones, who will
accompany the remains from here. The
following gentlemen have been S5quested
IN act as pall-bearers: Hon. j. Taylor
F,Ilvson. A r. Holderby, .Jr., w. S. Cope
land. ]. Stewart Bryan, James D. Crump,
Joseph Montgomery. DR.. w. II. Jones, Jr.,
and James l.. Phippen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
CONSTITUTION AND THE FLAG.
Argument Begun on Important Cases
in Supreme Court.
NASHINGTON. Deceanoer 17.-In the

WASHINGTON, December 1l.-1n the
United States Supreme Court to-day ar
grment was begun in two cases, the de-
cision of which is expected to fix the sta
tus of Porto Rico and the Philippine Is
lands and other insular possessions ac-
quired through the with Spain. with
respect to the United States proper; to
say whether their people are citizens, and
TO Indicate whether the Constitution fol-
lows the flag.
One of the cases is that Of john II.
Goetze, who in June, 1889 imported from
Porto Rico a quantity Of leaf tobacco
through the port of New York. and pro-
tested against the assessment OF duty on
the importation because Porto Rico, at
the time OF the Importation, was not a
foreign country.
.... ,se is known as the Fourteen
Diamond Rings case. The claimant, Man
uel Repke, a United States soldier in the
Philippine Islands, acquired the rings in
question and brought them into the
United States without paving duty on
them. The rings We're seized at Chicago
by United States customs officer as mer-
chanlise liable TO duty which should have
been invoiced and was fraudulently i'm
ported.
The claimant contends that at the time
he acquired the property LuzOn was a
part Of the territory of the United States.
and that the seizure was contrary 10 the
claimants right as citizen, particularly
under section >, article ", of the Con-
stitntion.
When the cases We're called to-day they
were combined by mutual consent o: coun-
sell and each SIDE was given five hours
for argument Everett Brown. counsel
for appellant made the first argument.
Mr.. Brown decared that the people had
established certain constitut onal limits
never to be transcended. This case was
something more than one of ex propr!a
vigore; it denied the right OF any branch
of the Government TO transcend the linz
itations laid down ny the Constitution.
Edward C. Perkins. Of counsel for
Goethe, maintained that when the treaty
of Paris took effect Porto Rico ceased
10 be a foreign country within the mean
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
0nened the New Road.

The new Greenorier River Branch o.
ma Chesapeake & Ohio Railway is now
a reality. and yesterday the first regular
passenger schedule became operative The
first regular train over the new road left
Rouceverte at T:45 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. ana ran TO Warrington at O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. The connections
with the Chesapeake and Ohio main Ina
are made at Ronceyerts-
The distance between Roaceverte AID
Warrington is So miles, aid opens Up .
country OF virgin forest and u,inesal &c.
posts OF untold wealth I. G..e.s S4s
Chesapeake & Ohio access to one OF scs
rchesrs; though tIrsjeve;orsA sections
in the country. and now that modern
facilities are Afforded. by which coan-
mun.cation with the markets can Sc hAd.
great things may be expected from IL
Greeobrier River country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
: ROYAL MARRIAGE.
Princess Of the Asturias to Wed Son
of Count Of Caserln-
(By Associated Press.}

MADRID, Dec. 17.-General Azcarrasa'
Tho premier. in full uniform, read to-day
IN +be Chamber OF Deputies and the Sen
ate a Royal message announcing Ihe
nro iected marriage of the Princess OF .ale
Asturias to Prince Charles, second sou
of the Count OF Caserta ,n,.
A committee is drafting reply IMAM
,norsIy favoring the alliance. but senior
Sasasta. former Liberal premier, IS re-
norted to have decided to vote against
ei For some months it has been asserted
that senior Sasasta would publicly cen
SIRE the marriage Of the heiress pre-
snmptive to the Throne to Neapolista ~
Rnnrbon, son of a man who was cnie IT.. ~
stafr to the Pretender In the last c1vu
var when Don Carlos was confronted. oy
Alfonso XII, father of the present Alns
and the Princess
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18

Second race-five furlongs-Animosity
n; to y first. Divonne g to u second,
Gracious C. to y third. Time. l. 03.
Third race-one mile and a quarter
Admethus Is to . first, Silver Coin g to
u second, Hoods Brigade & to y third.
Time, I'D
Fourth merchandising, mile
Frangble Is to y first, Ida Ledford @ to
j. second. Mont Sauce Q3 TO % third.
Time. 1908.
Fifth race-selIing, seven fur1ongs-
Locust Blossom G. TO il first, Judge
Magee 6 to y second, HEROES G to y
third. Time. 81.
Christopher q to y first. Diggs 90 to y
second, Dousterswivel go to y third.
Time, 1:1GM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
CAPT. BOWIE DEAD.
Hishly-iSs,ccmed c t:zcn Passes Away
;uddcniy-GIhrr Deaths.

Captain Matter Bowie died quite sud-
denl.sa li.tle after II o'clock yesterday
morning at his home. No. 22l South
Fourth Street lie had been confined TO his
room Tor the past week, bur no one, even
those most Intimately associated with
him. thought that his end was SO near.
Captain Bowie was in The seventeen
year o. his age. He was born at Coles
Point Westmoreland county at the old
Bowie homestead. He was educated at
Columbian University Washington, d C.,
and at the University OF Virginia, being
graduated from the latter institution
about 1893. He came TO Richmond to
locate IN 1876. prior 10 which time he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
THE NEW VESSELS.
New Tenders May Be Asked for from
Some Bidders.
{Bv Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dec lit now seems
to be the plan of the Naval Board on
construction TO recommend to the Secre-
tarv Of the Navy that he invite tenders
from some Of the bidders who made favor
able proposals. for the construction OF the
eleven navel vessels. with the understand
ing that some Of the important items Of
construction omitted by the bidders in
submitting their specifications should be
restored.
1t is felt by the Board that the depart
ment. after all, may be able to award the
contracts at figures within the limit Of
cost fixed by Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
NEGGRO CONFESSED.
Instructions for Con.er,

tBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Dec, IA long in
structon was sent to Minister Conger
this evening informing him fully as to
ms course. He already has been author
Eea TO sign the agreement and it is said
that this fresh instruction will so clear
17e way CT obstacles at Pekin as to
make il probable that all OF the sigma
lures OF the ministers can be affixed at
once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
of those words as used in the tariff
THIRD NEGRO LYNCHED.
Mob Of aIcn Strung Him toa tree III
Courthouse Yard.
nv Associated Prcss.)

BONNEVILLE, IND, Dec. 11,-John
Rolla. the third of the colored men i'm
plcated i'm the murder of HoHe SimonS,
was hung to a tree in the courthouse
ward by a mon of about 100 men from
Rockport this evening. Two OF his COM
uanions We're lyached at Rockport last
night for the same crime.
Not shot was fired, ana everything
was conducted as quietly as ii the execu-
ton had been one under the sanction OF
the law
Kolla was brought to this place TINS
afternoon about 8 o'clock in charge of
sncriff Anderson. of Rcckport. a few
minutes after o'clock a body OF lcV men
marched to the jail and demanned that
the prisoner be turned over TO them.
Deputy Sheriff Raymond Cherry decisned
to give up the keys, and the MOP at oi.ce
began to batter in the wall Oh the JAN
with a telegraph pole
Six members OF the mob craWled through
the hole, ana with sledge hammers broke
down the door of Roia's cell and placed
rope around his neck.
a few minutes was consumed IN the
march to the courthouse yard: the rope
was thrown over the limb of a tree and Il
hundred hands sent his body Tying into
the air.
None of the mob wore masks, and the
men apparently were from every station
IN life.
rNEGGRO CONFESSED.
CiWNESBORO. KY. Dec 1l.--John Rolia
who was lynched tonight at Bonneville,
was implicated by Rowland. one of the
negroes lynched last night at Rockport.
but denied his guilt Afterwards he
weakened and confessed his share in the
crime, admitting that he struck the first
blow. and that the other two negroes
helped him to kill Simms.
The militia from Evansville arrived at
Bonneville fifteen minutes too late and
the dead body of Rolia met their gaze as
they marched into town.
There is no purpose to prosecute anyone
concerned in the mob
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
Property Sales.

Two handsome residences on Franklin
Street have recently changed hands Inc
handsome residence of Major Clay Drew
~ No. ga West Franklin Street. has been
sold to Horace Halves, and will be occu-
pied by Mr.. Halves as a residence during
the early fall of 1901. The consideration IS
understood to have been SEQ
The residence No. 207 East tranhilh
Street, the property OF the late II. Z. =.
Baskerville, has been purchased by Frol-
l. n. Haslef Consideration. $IoV.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
Crescent C.Er@Rnccs.

li.v Associated P-rss-D
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 17.-Strangest
vas vas the only winning favorite. Bloom
n n.ae nhisnea h.st in the first race. but
Kane, who rode m Wa fined SIS and set
down until January list. Summaries:
tlIst race-one mile-Bloomfield e to y
s;n,lean but was disqualified: Belle
sannnd 70 y second. Dolmage g to u
! III = Cotton go to i third. Time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
Nurses Graduate.

me commencement exercises Of the
sraonatlns class of nurses of the Vir-
slnla Hosplsa! Will be held this evening at
s ~: o'clock The exercises VIII be held in
- me large lecture-room OF the University
vited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
STEAMER FOUNDERS.
The Captain and Five Others Were
Drowned.
(By Associated Press.)

VANCOUVER, b c.. Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Alpha foundered on a reef off
the east coast of Vancouver Island and is
n total wreck The captain, three engf-
neers, the managing owner, the puvser
and three seamen were drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
August Idrl,Sen,
Special Dispatch 10 The T;mes.1

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Dec lT-Mr. Au-
gust Idensen. d well-known and highly
esteemed citizen. died at his home on
South Lee Street yesterday, after pro-
tracted Illness. He was 81 years OF age
and is survived by one son and one daugh-
ter. both grown. NJ Idensen was a ma
tive of Germany The funeral will occur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
"a Clay Armstrong.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. Dec 17.-H
Gay Armstrong. grand secretary of all
Grand Masonic bodies Of the State. died
from heart trouble at Auburn. Ala, to-
night.
Armstrong was consul general at Rio
De Janeiro during Cleveland's first adj
m!nistration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
GABRILCwlTsCH CONCERT.


NJ GabriloUitsch the anOTned
pianist who appears at the Academy TO-
i gat will arrive from Now thlS
morning ard so direct to the Jefferson
Hotel where a suite of rooms has been
engaged for the distinguished Virtuoso
ana his party. Two concert grand pianos
arrived from New York yesterday, one
of which was placed on the Academy
stage and the other in his apartments
at the Jefferson. During the morning Il
number of well-kn0wn musicians and
prominent citizens of Richmond Will be
introduced to NJ. Gabrilowitsch by Mr.
Frank Stayton Thompson, who was in
strunentai in bringing the great pianist
here Mr. Thompson viii also take NJ.
Gabriow:tSch for a drive over the city
Seat, sold rapidly yesterday and the
greatest interest is being manifested III
this extraordinary musical event. Few
seats will remain unsold by tonight, as
the demand is greatly increasing.
NJ. Gabr.lowitsch will no doubt be given
as enthusiastic a reception tonight as he
has received since his arrival in America
He was recalled six times on his appear
ance with the Boston Symphony orcles-
ira. at Carnegie Hall. New York. last
Thursday night, and at his last appear
ance in Boston, on the 10th. instant, he
was given an ovation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
II. II. Henderson.
Especial Dispatch to The,rineso

LYNCHBURGf, VA, Dec. 11-Intelli-
gence was received here to-day Of the
aeath at his home. in Macon. Ga, of Mr.
Thomas Holcombe Henderson. a farmer
resident of this city. Mr.. Henderson was
a brave ana gallant soldier in the Con-
Federate service
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
AT BERRY's,
Main and nth Streets.
OUR
GREAT
$500
HAT SALE!

It's truly wonderful that in the
course of legitimate business 50 much
value can be offered for a SINGLE
DOLLARi
But the fact is here demonstrated
for your benefit.
$500 and s.. 80 soft hats, all shades
and ali CT new style, Of G, 90
tered YOU for only, each. pA'OV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
AMUSEME NTS,

A new double-sex theatrical firm naS
arisen in Howard Kyle and Nanne..e
Constock, VINO produced Civde Fitch
Revolutionary play OF Nathan Hale az 80. s.
Academy last night. 1t may be some yea: =,
Before this new combination can RANK III
popularity with Henry Irving and Ellen
Terry, but if they give many such perfect
performances as was seen last night 1t wiz
not be long before their worth is fuzzy
recognized.
Nathan Hale is a play that is vibrant
with honest Americanism. 1t s.irs that
most responsive sentiment in our natures
the sentiment OF patriotism. In short IL
is a play for Americans to be proud OF,
It is noble and Instructive. The scenic
effects were beautiful particularly the
realistic orchard scene OF the last act.
The company Was remarkable in Us
thorough efficiency.
Mr.. Kyle is startlingly like the pup
lished portraits OF Nathan Hale, and his
acting was performed with forcefui
dignity.
Miss Conlstock was charming in the
comedy scenes and superDly dramatic IN
the strenuous passages Her scene IN the
mimic acting, and was most vigorously
applauded
TERRY McGOVERN COMING.
Terry McGovern VIII be at the Acad-
envy on Wednesday night for one per
Torrance of the popular ne.o-dram ma
The Bowery After Dark, He will be
seen in a sparring contest in the second
act. The pay has been rewritten ana
will be produced on an elaborate scale
This weeks bill at the Biiou is one OF
the strongest collections of novel and
comedy vaudeville artists that Manager
Wells has presented to his patrons. There
is not an act that failed last night TO
draw merited applause from the opening
number until the performance closed Inc
entertainment opered last night with the
Three Rooney Sisters, who demonstrated
Just how clever they were as dancers.
VIII II. Murphy and Minnie Allen fol-
lowed. presenting the "Bifurc2ted Girl
! one Of the latest successes in vaudevllle
It is a neat sketch. introducing an 7rigi-
nal clever comedian, and a pretty ana
talented cOmetie9,ie. The act is one OF
the hits OF the sea&on. The Carmen SIS
ters took but a few moments to demon
st-ate the fact that they were the best
banjoists that RichmOnders have been
entertained by for many a day. The head-
liners, the BuntIl and Rudd Company
then made their appearance, and scored
one Of the greatest hits that has been
accorded vaudeville act in Richmond.
! There are four good people in the COM
pany, two good comedians an unusually
clever contc:ticnist. and a very good toe
and fancy dancer The quarette intro
duced some OF the best novelties ever seen
hecn
Two very clever singers. Talbot and
Davidson. The Meekcr Baker Trio, in az
rnbaiic exercises, presented a most &C
rcpta;:c number. and Bennett and Young,
| IL Illustrated songs, scored the hit OF Their
[ engagement.
The uSua! Tuesday matinee will be given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
FANCY WAISTCOATS.
N-ATEp CONMJTTEE.

ployes. und would in future relieve their
burdens whenever he found it possible 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18
T.. &. DrIIcoI,

Mr.. Z. c. Mcleod. brother of N. r. T.
Mcleod, of the State Auditors office
died Sunday morning in Norfolk
Mr.. Mcleod was about fifty years of
age, and had been sick for several weeks
Mr. r. T. Mcleod left Sunday after
noon for Lynchburg. where the remains
of his brother we're taken for burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18

There was a regular meeting .! 'ie
Water Committee at the Offices OIL Siioi-
man Tanner at 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
in- Bills and pay-roils We're approved,
and some ether minor routine business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18

Two very clever singers. Talbot and
Davidson. The Meekcr Baker Trio, in az
,"batic exercises, presented a most &C
rcptan:c number. and Bennett and Young
IL Illustrated songs, scored the hit OF their
engagement.
,rhA usual .Tuosiaz matinee vii! be given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-18

the Board of Alder
new census taken at
city. Raleigh claims
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-11-20
COTTON LETTERS.

New York. Nov i9-The bull contingent
were IN fun control OF tho market to-day.
and we have Witnessed the most active
session We have had during the past six
~ days The features IN to-day's market
were very favorable Liverpool advices
also further talk Of NELL coming out to-
morrow with very bullish estimate. this
party evidently has some followers. par
ticulariy In Liverpool and New Orleans
The early advices from Liverpool reported
that market 70 7-64d UP on futures with
srots l-i6d higher their future market
also improved an additional ga during
the closing hour. Spot sales amounted TO
1000 Liverpool absent orders TO buy In
New York market our locals considered
Liverpool a good response 20 our close Of
Saturday. and we opened on a range OF
3 70 points higher FIRST sales on January
being at 9.62c. 4 little reaction q TO 3
points followed. then the market grad
ually advanced. tho South being principal
sellers. with New York. New orleans AMI
Liverpool absorbing offerings. then adj
vancing 10 s.S3. closing within one 20 two
points of the highest for tho session.
Spinners are disposed 20 buy more freely
and Manchester advices are Of favorable
character. Planters are not marketing
very freely. holding for higher prices The
situation on nearby months Is particular
~ strong. owing TO light stocks IN New
York. resulting IN nearby options de-
mandnE a premium over distant deliver
les. Estimated port receipts $500 agains,
5ill9 New orleans expects tomorrow
p 90 to 1900 against ssh: Houston, "a
50 TO $500 against 2S.sol
New York. Nov. l9-Hubbard Bros g.
co. say: The European markets quickly
responded to the Improvement In tho
American markets Of Saturday and clos
ed steady at the best prices OF the day
The lighter movement OF the crop during
tho past week assisted IN sustaining this
advance. and is creating "a feeling IN Ia
vor Of a further advance. Liverpool arhi-
trary brokers were the largest buyers dur
ing the day. absorbing the realizing sales
Of tho bulls who are satisfied 70 acccp
profits on an advance Of nearly cent a
pound Some new buying for outside ac.
count ia sympathy with Wall street was
also IN evidence. but the main feature
was the foreign buying A further al.
vance Is expected in Liverpool tomorrow