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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
HENRICO COUNTY.
Negro Men Get i'll q Scrap-Storm
Docs Damage.

Two negro men, named Williams and
Griggs, got into scrap about O'Clock
Thursday night in the neghborhood OF
Darlington and Venable Streets.
Williams appears to have been getting
the worst of it, for he snatched a pistol
and fired several times at his opponent,
none Of the balls. however. taking effect.
The matter was reported to Squire
George W. Thomas, who issued war
rant for the arrest of Williams, and
detailed Special Officer e. S. Temple for
the work. No arrests have been made
MS yet.
The storm Thursday caused considerable
drainage in Henrico. Lightning
struck two trees in front Of the store of
Mr.. Ben. Lawrence. Broad-Street
road about eight miles above Richmond;
shocked horse belonging to Mr.. William
Porterge, and struck store in the neigh
horhood, doing considerable damage. No
damage to human life was done, however.
Charles Harris. charged with assault on
his brother, was tried by Squire G. w.
Thomas yesterday morning. and. upon re-
quest by the complainant. was dismissed
upon payment of the costs.
John Malone is in Jail charged with
stealing SCI from David Brane. fIe was
arrested by Special officer Temple.
Harry Farmer charged with assault
ing Charlie Glsby, was tried by Magistrate
Thomas Thursday evening. and was fined
s. and costs. He took an appeal
a warrant was Issued for the arrest OF
A Adelanky. father-in-law Of Farmer, for
threatening Watt Watkins one Of the
witnesses in the above case.
Mrs Pennall and son, Frank. returned
Yesterday from visit to Mrs. Jessie Cole,
OF Raleigh.
Miss Beatrice Nuckols and Miss Bessie
Bowls. of Church Hill, will leave to-day
for Albemarla for months vacation
Mrs. Nuckols will return to the city to-
day.
The dance given Thursday by the Open
Air Club was a great success Among
those present We're Misses Ethel Porr, Ross
and Iva Carter. Mary Hill, Olive and Pearl
Harris. Olive Carter. Minnie Smith. Rosa
Brock, and Matte Waldrop: and Messrs
James Mallory, ]. D. and G. r. Waldrop.
Henry Solomon. Allie and Charles Chli-
drew and Edear Harris.
Mr.. l.. L. Russell, superintendent or the
almshouse. was reported somewhat better
yesterday.
All-day meetings are being held at Cen
tral Church. in Henrico county. Inc ser
vices are being conducted by the heVs.
Edwards and Lunpllin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18

Two LIVES SAVED
IN JAMES RIVER.
Sail Boat capsized and Negroes
Thrown Out.
RESCUED BY THE ALBEMARLE.
Old Dominion Liner Picked the Men
Up and Brought Them to:Rich-
mond-Sam Fields Tells
His Experiences.
RESCUED BY The ALBEMARLE.


!! Two lives were saved by the crew OF
the Old Dominion steamship Albemarle
in James River Thursday night.
The steamer encountered "a severe cleo
trical storm soon after its departure from
Norfolk. When about one mile above
White Shoal Light, the pilot heard cries
of distress. He reported TO Captain H.
H. Glover, who by the way is one of the
blgSest-hearted and best men that. ever
had charge of a steamer. 1t was sthun-g
dering, lightning and raining and so dark
one could hardly see his hand before him.
Il required some minutesgRto locate 1.-THE
people who were crying out to be saved
from their perilous position.
HOW THEY WE'RE SAVED:
A flash of electricity in the henvens
lighted up the inky' blackness OF the
night and capsized sail boat with two
men cling-ng to its sides discovered a
short distance away. The Albemarie
sent out its life-bout in charge of three
deck-hands and rescued Sam Fields and
Mike Johnson. They were nearly exhaust
ed when they reached the steamers deck.
Dry clothes were given them. They were
furnished with stimuants and given some
food
The Albemarle brought the men to r CHI
mond. They were employed yesterday
in scrubbing the deck OF the steamer.
Fields and Johnson work in saw mill
at Fergusson's Wharf. Their relatives
have. no doubt. given them up for dead.
These men went across the river to take
two other negroes TO the mouth OF War
wick river. The two latter were sent for
a canoe. On the way back the sail boat and
canoe encountered a squa!l. The sail boat
was upset. What became OF the canoo and
its occupants is not known. Ii is feared
the men were drowned.
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
Sam Fields says he and his companion
had been swinging to the sides of the
boat for two hours before rescued. They
wera about two mics from shore and
drifting at1nlessly about. The negroes yell
ed at the top of their voices for help. They
had practically given UP all hope when
the Albemarle hove in sight. That vessel
passed them before the cries of distress
were heard.
Sam says both he and his companion
prayed earnestly. Fields is not member
Of the church. but he viii JOIN at the
first opportunity for he looks upon this
happening as :. warning from the Divine
Being 10 lead a better life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
LOG-R0LLING AND CAMPFIRE
To BE Given by Hickory Camp, Wo e.
men OF the World.

An event which promises to be most en-
joyable will be the big los-rOlling
and campfire given by Hickory
Camp, Woodmen of The World.
next Tuesday night, to which all
the sovereisns OF that band and the otti-
GERS of Evergreen and Magnolia Camps
are invited to be present y number OF
candidates VIII be taken through the
mystic shrine of the forest. and there Will
be some excellent speaking by Messrs.
Thomas Gardner. William II. Adams and
others relative TO the objects and pur-
poses of the Order. The session will close
with fine music by the West-End Quar-
tette Mr. W. A. r"ler and ottts:s. Re-
fresnments in abundance will then .'e
served, and it Is understood that there will
be plenty OF punch, ice-cream. cake and
cigars. The committee in charge of the
entertainment Is composed of Messrs W.
R. Cavedo, John B. Allen and John $.
Allen. who say they will make it their
business to see that every one who at
tends has a good time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
TREAT THE NEGRO JUSTLY.
Mayor Taylor Does Not Justify the Out
break in New York City,

''Row is it we never have any such
seances here as that the blacks and whites
are having in New York and have recently
had in New Orleans?" a leading citizen
asked Mayor Taylor yesterday as his
Honor was discussing Phil Parsleys Won
derful ability as a political worker.
That's easily enough answered" the
Mayor replied. I'VE are a peaceful, law
abiding community and don't believe in
shooting down or hanging the negroes
Just because they are black. 1t has al
ways been to Richmond's credit that her
people had rather let the law take its
course than that there should be a
resort to mob violence. We have always
been blessed with a most excellent chief
OF. police and the force is and has been
adequate to quickly put down any uprts-
ing.
II will say this continued the Mayor.
''I am not in favor of dealing harshly with
the negro
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL.
Pithy Points Picked Up About the
State Offices.

Secretary Ben z. Owen said yesterday
that he did not think the Governors IN
1sution to call the Legislature in extra
session in November was irreVocable,
and that If the members should present
any good reason why ne Should Wait IN
III the first OF next ySar, he would prob
ably do so. He viii at least give every
side of the proposition the most careful
consideration before any action is taken,
said Mr.. Owen
THE Governor yesterday approved
the recommendation of the Soaro
of Pardons IN the case OF j.
T. Todd, who was sent to- the
PenItentiary from Stanton for three years
for abduction. The prisoner having served
half Of Inc term and concerned to the
rules of The institution. a conditional par
don granted HIM under the condition.
al pardoning act The petition for clemencE
an this case was recommended by the
court officers, Jurors and large numoer
OF the most prominent and influential cit1-
Zens of Stanton. including the Lieutenant
Governor and the representatives from Au-
gusta county in the Legislature. In his
letter recommending pardon. the trial judge
says: TIE Jurors IN this case are all men
OF fine character and sound judgment, OF
mature age and men of family, and were
not likely TO err in a case of this sort
in favor of leniency. and / think their
CtlNloi III ific premises SleHiQ nave 81 S6S
weight with Your EXceliency. especially
when the attorney for the Commonwealth
heartily concurs.
There is a colored boy named Albert
Norris II the county jail of Clarke serv-
ing sentence Of six months for attempt
ans 10 escape from jail while awaiting
trial FOR robbery, and since he has been
Al 3ai! serving out his six months sentence
Tor attempting to escape, his health has be-
come impaired, ana the trial judge, Com
monwealths attorney and jail physician
pettloned the Governor yesterday to par
don The boy, because they think longer
confinement Will cause his death.
He has served about four months of the
term
Among the visitors at the Governors
office yesterday was Mr.. 3. P. Owen, ST..
OF Manchester fs iher OF Secretary CIV
en-. who SAYS .she old gentleman is IS
years old and has rot been in the Cover
nor.s Office before for thirty years He
had heard that had been sick from over
work, continued the Secretary. s.and the
report sounded 50 queer TO him that Ife
came over to see If Il was true II took
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
OVERCOME BY HEAT.
Mr.. Gary, of tho Water Department,
Taken III on Leaving Il Car.

Mr. A. j. Gary, one Of the clerks in the
Water Department, was overcome by the
heat yesterday morning about 10 o'clock.
lust as he was leaving a Traction car al
Tenth and Broad Streets to go 10 his office
In the City Hall He was soon able TO
go to his home on Twenty-1ifth Street,
but will probably be kept in the house for
several days.
Mr.. ]. ". Glenn. meter clerk in the
water office, is also quite sick at his home,
No. 229 Linden Street. Assistant SupeCin-
tendent Eugene Davis, of the department,
is up to his ears in work since two of MS
assistants are unable to attend to their
duties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Letters. From China.

DR.. James s. Smith. OF this city, is in
,eceipt of letters from the Presbyterian
missionaries In China. giving satisfactory
accounts of those in Shanghai.
One letter states that Rev. and Mrs
j. L. Stuart. Mr.. Painter, and Miss
French are still at their station. Hang
Chow. where everything IS quiet, and the
officials friendly.
DR.. Smith has letters also from Dr-
SNYDER, OF Congo Free State. Africa,
dated June 18th. DIR. Snyder reports
all the missionary party in equatorial
Africa well and in comfortable circunl-
stances DR.. Snyder is quite we'll
known in Richmond. where he has risit-
ed on several occasions. He Is at pres
ent at the mission to which the Congo
boat, recently constructed here, was sent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Mrs. Harlan Worse.

The condition of Mrs. Eliza A. Harlan.
who has been seriously Ill for sometime
Al the residence Of Mr.. A. r. Kelly, No.
2505 East Marshall Street, is much worse.
She is eignty-nine years OF age, and has
been confined TO her bed for five years on
account OF a broken limb
Mrs Harlan has been as mother TO
Colonel y. c. Peay, the former comman-
der of Lee Camp and his sister. the late
Mrs. A. r. Kelley Their mother died
when they were very young. and Mrs.
Harlan cared for them as the most de-
voted parent would do.
Mrs. Harlan has borne her sufferirss
with Christian fortitude. She Is a most
devout member of the Methodist Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
SOME GOOD PLACES.
Civil Service Examinations to Be Held
in September.

The United States Civil Service Commits
sioncr has ordered that an examination be
held at the Custom-house, in this city,
on September 18th, for engineer and cleo
trician at a salary of s72o per annum. APP
picants are requested to apply to the
Civil Service Commissioner at Washington,
D. c., for form No. 1883.
Another examination will be held on the
18th, 18th and 10th OF September for first
class marine craftsmen. The age limit
for these positions is twenty years.
From the eligible list resulting from
this examination recommendations will be
made for the position of first-class marine
craftsmen in the construction and repair
department of Newport News, at a sal
airy OF So per diem.
Application should be made to the Civil
Service Commissioner at Washington for
blanks Nos 3Gi and So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Property Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
Richmond: Harriet p. Cousins to Mamie
r. Winston, So 7-12 feet on south side
China Street, 20 Sc feet east of Laurel.
$500
Norvel Rvland's executor to S. S. Per-
kins, 40 feet on east side Twensy-third
Street, 60 feet south of NJ. 500
Charles Straus to Elizabeth D. Perkins
trustee. 90 feet on south side Franklin
Street, So feet east of Henry 5000.
Herrico: s. P Waddl, clerk, to Charles
Eimistcr. so acres in name of Leopold
Wascflegel, for taxes.
Same to same co acres in name of Caro-
line WalschlegeI, for taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Recovered the Wheel.

Poland Darlington. colored man, VINO
says he Is from ..Goosley county hired
a bicycle from a Broad-Street dealer yes
terday morning and started out with it.
He couldn't mount the wheel, however,
and the dealer grew suspicious. and ne
sent out man to watch Darlington
The negro got on car and rode 70
Seventeenth Street, and in several places
he made an effort to sell the wheel.
The police were notified and arrested
the negro. and the owner OF the wheel
recovered his property. while Poland Went 'sia
down for ninety days In default OF S'o'
security.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
TRANSFER is COMPLETE.
Tho Passenger and Power Company
Complies With All Terms.

The Ricfsnond Passenger and Power
Company. having complied with all the
provisions of the ordinance granting it
certain privileges. City Auditor Warren
yesterday upon the advice Of the
City Attorney. surrendered tina
$4,000 in United States bonds
which We're put up as fort it
In the event the terms, any OF them,
should not be complied with.
The company Will now have to wait up
on the action of the Street Committee
with reference to plans for the rehabilta-
ton of the lines. It is possible that the
committee will take the matter up next
week The company is ready TO go ahead
with the work OF making vast improve
mentS to the system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
WAS A SURPRISE.
Marriage of a1r. c. a. Throckmorton
and Miss ChaIlSIeY

Mr.. Cary a. Throcknorton and Miss S.
Belle Chalkley were married at $3.50 O'Clock
Thursday night. at the residence of the
brides mother. No. 6l5 State Street. Rev.
J. T. Routten. pastor of Denny-Street
Methodist Church, officiating. The mar
rage of Mr.. Throckmorton and Miss
Chalkiev was a great surprise to their
many friends in Futon.
The bride is seventeen years of age. Mr..
Throckmorton Is n candy-maker in the
employ of the Hardesty Manufa curing
Company. and is eighteen wears of age.
He is a son OF Rev. P. e. Throckmorton,
,astor of Pamunkey Baptist Church,
and also holds the position of Right
Fielder of the Brownies Baseball Club
OF Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Throckmorton will re-
side with the groom's father. at No.
:37l3 Hopkins Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
OFFERED A SITE.
Whcci-Works May Accept Proposition
from the c.. and O.

Nothing has been decided upon as yet by
the Virginia ani North Carolina Wheel
and Spoke Company as to location and re-
building. President MacAIahon is still in
New York
y proposition Just submitted by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
in reference to rebuilding the plant on
property owned by the railroad company
nearer the city than the former site, is I'M
der consideration.
Secretary Jones said yesterday that
ne could not state as to the probable &C
ton of his company, but would probably be
in a position to do so early next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
WILL BUILD A NEW HOTEL.
\ $4,000 Structure to Be Put u at
II 10 HAND SnTinoS.

Highland Springs. the pretty suburb OF
Richmond, is to have a handsome hotel,
with pretty lawns and everything con-
ducive to the pleasure of the guests. The
object in building the hotel is to afford
quiet and cheap place 10 which the people
from the city may secure rest and recrea-
ton.
The ground on which the new structure
Is to be built will be purchased from Mr..
Percy S. Read. The cost of the buildings
will be about $4,000. The promoters of
the movement are not yet announced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Window Glass Broken.

The largo plate glass window of the
Metropolitan Bank was broken by a small
colored boy employed at the Shafer- Build
ing barber-shop, yesterday afternoon. He
threw a stone at another small bow
missed the boy by big margin. nearly
hit a gentleman on the head, and broke
the hig window The boys father will
pay for a new glass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Peti1ions in Bankruptcy.

p.-;,io,s in BANKRUPTCY were Ned as
,1,,ss.,rs Yesterday: Henry Gunst. Rich
nnnd liabilities So Isl. Is; Smith. Mon
49,. e Gordon. counsel: Thomas 3.
ca,., richmond: liabilities. Sles.so::
George ]. Hooper. Jr.. counsel. Ths sum
or $50 is claimed as exempt under the ex-
..,,-,-ion laws
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Chur.cu Wth Cutting.

officer Wyatt yesterday morning cap
t,,red James tPuneh, Robinson tcoIoredl.
whom the police- have been anxious 10
meet for two weeks past
Robinson is charged with cutting Jonh
Taylor badly in row IN Penitentlars
Bottom.
Mr.. Wyatt put his prisoner securely
under lock and key and Squire Lohiile
will dispose of him to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
HOW THEY GET THE NEWS.
Richmond Cinnamon Much Interested
in tho Situation at Home

in the Situation at Home
Some of the more ignorant of the China
men in Richmond are living in holy fear
of the humiliation of their race in this
city.
They have been told all sorts of stories
about the troubles in their country. A
few of the little colony here can read
the English language and to these the
ignorant go at night for information con-
corning the situation in the Orient
Mischievous young men tell the wearers
of the pig-tails that the Chinese are all
to be killed in retaliation OF the cruel treat
nent Of foreigners in the Flowery King
dom.
1t is an almost nightly occurrence that
half dozen or more Cinnamon sit around
the washboard at some laundry-shop
while the most intelligent one Of the group
gives out the latest war news as it is
nrinted in the Richmond papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
MECHANICS to NIectBerc

The fifty-fourth annual session of the
National Council of the Order of United
American Mechanics will convene in this
city September 1lth
The officers of the organization will ar
rive on Monday the 10th. New Ford S
Hotel will be the headuarters of the del
esates. The session will be held in the
Suithdeal College building. It is expect
ed that from 500 to 400 delegates will be
in attendance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Second Trial for Murder,

In the City Circuit next Thursday. Will
liam Woodson, the negro convict who was
convicted of the murder Of Ambrose Fere-
bee. a fe!low-convict. will be arraigned.
Judge Wexford granted Woodson a new
trial. Roy Lewis, attorney for the pris-
oner, says he has no new evidence yet,
but may have some before the second
trial begins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
RICHMOND GRAYS.
Tho Company Room to Be Made a
Handsome One

There was a large attendance of mem
bers Of the Richmond Grays last night
at the Armory. upon the occasion Of the
regular meeting.
There was no drill. as Captain Crawford
thought, it too warm. but the roll was
called and large quota answered to their
names.
Order has been given to repair and
refurnish the comnany's room, and within
the next few days workmen viii! begin
TO put in new carpet and furniture. and
to paper and paint, and by fall the room
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18

one wishing to donate can announce the
fact by postal 70 the mission. corner OF
Franklin and Twenty-tirst Streets.
Services are held at the mission Sunday.
Tuesday. Friday and Saturday nights at
$50 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Diotl En- Route.

While on his way to Richmond from
Plymouth, Pa, ex-Congressman George
B. Shanks died at the Presbyterian Hos
pital in Washington he was coming to
Richmond on a business trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Fearful storm in York

Rev. r. B. Collier returned from York
town yesterday, where he has hald a two
weeks meeting, resulting In number a.
projections OF religion. He leaves this
afternoon to aid Rev. T. ]. Nettles In an
other meeting. beg ming tomorrow at
Salem Church In Chesterfield county, Va.
Mr.. Collier reports that a fearful storm
OF wind and rain passed through York
county Friday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Richmond's Population

The population figures Of Richmond
collected bv the census enumeTn;ors WI
,robahlv be made public from Washington
nnoul the first OF september. aceoF,s,ns 70
a local census official. The V rsinia cites
popula ton will be given out when me pay
denartment reaches Virsinia's name on
,ns ar,babetical roll OF Suites.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
Two Small Suits Flied.

Yesterday was a dull day in the city
courts. Clerk Walter Christian only had
four callers or business during the day,
and there was not much more activity Il,
the Chancery or Law AMI Equity courts.
In the City Circuit Court suits were fled
by W. R. Epps against J. L. LINDSEY ard
Lula A. Elridge The damages asked n
each ca 81 Ia 4ta5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
MANY DEATHS.
Remarkable sncre..-, Dc hs :

Remarkable incre..-,- II Dc hs Z"
Cn,nri J'"oylc.
Mr.. John Haley. the clerk OF the
Board OF Health office. is astonished
at the present time Of the unusual num-
Der of deaths among the coored people
at this season OF tho year. Almost one
third more c0.0Eed pupt,-- ..'sI -
city than deaths have occurred a5noGs ths
white population dur rs tbs present yea:.
JJp 10 /. o'clock four deaths had been
reported among the colored population
wf:!a no death certificates were flied tor
deaths; among the white peo2.e up TO that
time for Yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
aGoo,t Word.

This Evanssl!s.ic Homewasd-S Bound '.is-
sion, at the corner ot TvssSIr-.sss ana
Franklin Streets. has been do.ns 2 gooa
work during the time i mas pesn iJ 49,
here. It Is In connection VIA TUG t-oiii7
for Fr1endIess Women
superintendent c. ], Gaze desires It
stated that donations are much needed.
rfsether OF money. food. or clothing Any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
DIRECTIVE Halls Loss.

Detective John T. Hall has lost his pis-
toll and watch He does not know whether
they We're taken from his residence or
not. Their return will be appreciated. but
If they are not returned. sthe Detective
will go on hunt for them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
rrns,. Or,,snnner.

Major Howard said yesterday that ne
had heard no complaints about paper
and trash In the streets s.acs the ord!s1-
ance on the subject had been rtstdiy en-
forced He said his men would continue
to carry out the laws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
E,Ls,Game of Ball.

The date for the bail game between the
Richmond and Newport. News Elks, to be
nxed, but viii probably he,fnaned as next
Saturday,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18

will present quite handsome and COM
Portable appearance.
Uniforms were to have been issued last
night, but owing to some slight changes
in them they will not be issued until next
Friday night.
Within a few weeks the target practice
and drill will begin.