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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
DEATHS IN ROANOKE.
l,umor About Control OF the n. & w.

Tsumor About Control7of the N. 6 w.
Denied.
ROANOKE, VA, March 27-special.-
Mrs. Ella Mullen, mother of Councilman
j. l.. Mullen, died to-day at the residence
of her son. j. w Mullen, aged fifty-sfx
years.
Mrs. Minnie Garst died to-day from an
attack of the grip, which brought on
heart failure, at the residence of her SON
in-law. Watt Weber, aged sixty years.
She was a resident of Roanoke county,
and the remains will be inferred at her
old homo tomorrow.
The report that the Pennsylvania rail-
road has secured a controlling interest
in the stock of the Norfolk and Western
has caused no little excitement in Roam
oke A Roanoke journal wired President
Henry Fink for statement to-day as to
the authenticity OF the story. and he
answered that it was not SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
SCHOOL OF METHODS.
A Strong Array OF Talent to Teach at
Roanoke

A Strons Array OF Talent to Teach at
Roanoke.
LYNcHBuRG. VA, March Especial.
All arrangements for the twelfth session
OF the Summer School of Methods have
been about completed Other places have
made application for the school. but it
fas been decided to locate again at
Roanoke, the policy always being TO re-
main at one place as long as indications
point to large attendance. The en-
roiment at Roanoke last year was seven
hundred, the largest in the history of the
school. making this the largest summer
school in the United States. and there
Is reason TO look for certainly as good
an attendance for the coming summer.
The large Lutheran Church, opposite the
Commerce School Building, in which
lectures were held last year. has been
rented for larger classes.
The faculty shows q strong array OF
talent and is as follows:
METHODS.
Radasagy-Dr. Emerson =. White. Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

near Cape Henry. has worked up within
seventy five yards Of shore, and now
lies In six feet Of water at low tide
crew are hoard, and as the life 10 Was
removed to-day they are even though
close, in-shore. in considerable danger.
as storm warnings were sent out TO-.
night by theweat Their bureau. The Luck
enbachs have contracted to doa T. the
steamer, and two Of their largest tugs
proceeded to the scene Tonight. The
Merritt tugs left the vessels side to-day
and came o.Norfollk. a815s g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
SHOT AND KILLED u i
Negroes Fight over Game OF Cards

Negroes Fight Over a Game Of Cards
With Serious Results.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. March 27.-SrsaH-
cial.-Thomas Bryan (colored) was to-
night shot and instantly killed by ne
gro named Frank Payne. The trouble
occurred over a, game of cards, and to-
night they met and Bryan stated that
If PAYNE did not move he would kill him.
With that the dead man fired the first
shot, and Payne then; fired four shots,
all entering Bryan's body. Shortly atter--
wards Bryan expired. subsequently
payne was arrested and locked up. de
refused to talk. Thomas Arlington IS
locked up as being an accessory to the
crime
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
BARTON HEIGHTS CEMETERIES.
.Town-tatsorney Beveri:ise Has Given
Not CO tn Rcnsnmin Harris.

.Town-tat,orney Bcveridge Has Given
NOT &C tn Ecn.!n,ni,, Harris.
Mr. w. III. Bevertdge. Town-Attorney
for Barton Heights. has given Benz m; 7
Harris {colored). manager and trustee OF
the Union. Mechanics and Methodist
Cemeteries. notice that he shall, on the
10th OF April move Judge Wexford TO
remove the said Harris as trustee OF said
cemeteries. and appoint such persons -
the town OF Barton Heigtats may nomt-
nate.
a number Of persons have been efused
burial In the said cemeteries because or
Noncompliance to law. that only section
owners and members OF their fan.ii. s.
may be allowed to be bdried IN a1y OF the
cemeteries, and only hen when the csme-
terry companies furnish the health ofts-s
Ger Of Barton Heights a plat desdsna ting
sections, names OF owners and number OF
persons buried therein.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
STRUCK BY AN ENGINE.
B. j. Burns Knocked Into a Ditch and
Naarly Dr0vyuef

3. j. BurnS Knocked Into Ditch anu
Nearly Drowned.
NEWPORT NEWS, March Especial
B. j. Burns, a fireman, was struck by a
Chesapeake and Ohio construction en-
CINE this morning and thrown into a
ditch, where he would have been
drowned had not Captain Bennett pulled
him out. He was sent to Richmond
this afternoon, badly bruised, but not
seriously injured.
The Circuit Court is engaged in the
trial of the suit Of !, Morris Enright
against the Newport News Shipbuilding
and Dry Dock Company. Enright had
both legs broken at the launching of
the kentucky. He sues for $1,000 dam
ages. Hon. John S. Wise IS counsel
for the plaintiff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
W0ULD-BE BURGLAR CAPTURED.
Entered Store at Night, But Was at
Once CaDture1.

BOYDTCN, VA, March 2I.-Special.-
The storehouse of Joe E. Lett, on Main
Street, was entered last night by
burglar, but instead of securing goods he
was himself caught, and IS now behind
the bars.
Before closing the store last night Mr..
Let's clerk discovered that some one
had unfastened the blind to the store
window, so he and Mr.. Lett watched in
the store to catch the burglar, and at
late hour he came into the store, and as
he did so Mr.. Lett ana his clerk covered
him with their guns, and he Immediately
gave up. His name is George Jones. He
was brought before the Mayor this morn
ing and sent on to the next County Court
for trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
Grip on Nelson.

FABER,s MILLS, VA. March 26.-spe-
cial.-About -four and a half inches of
snow fell on Sunday night.
This section of the country is seriously
afflicted with an epidemic of grip. The
doctors say that they can by no means
answer the calls that are made for medi-
cal assistance.
There have been number of deaths
during the past two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
Policeman Beats His Chief

DANVILLE, VA, March 2I.-Special.-
In the Council election for chief-of-police
here tonight, Green Williams, for TWEEN
ty years Danville's chief-of-poltce. ard
well-known throughout the State for his
official ability, was defeated in a closely
contested election by Mr.. J. d. Aksrs a
member of the force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
GOLD DISCOVERED.

What is Thou cht TO be a Valuable Mine
in North Carolina.
WINSTON, N. c., March 2I--Special--
While county convicts were blasting for
rock in the western part Of the county,
they discovered what is thought will prove
a valuable gold mine The find is Great
ing much interest. Gold was found near
the same place several years ago.
Senator Pritchard returned to Washing
ton tonight He and Lieuterant-Gover-
nor Doughton had a joint debate at Sparta
yesterday on amendment question. A
large crowd heard them. The Senator
thinks Congress will adjourn by June
18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
FEELING in EMPORIA.
ZO.Grady Was an Accompitce OF Cotton
49,, Nnt I,erayaI ed rs Innocent

ana Not lst'ssaVdeu Us lHH"cc"t.
EAIPCRIA. VA, March 2t.-Specfai.-
The excitement over the lynchins mas
almost entirely subsidized. The sentiment
of the people is very fairly expressed by
the letter addressed to your paper by
the citizens on yesterday.
Nothing definite can be learned as to
what action will be taken towards those
who took part in the lynching. AS to the
removal of the sheriff. that has not been
discussed here, and no one knew any
thing about it till it was published in the
papers.
The idea that O'Grady was an innocent
man us hooted at here, for nearly eveFy
one considered him but a little better
than Cotton, and everything indicates
that they had been partners" In crime
for months. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
NEW RAILROAD.
New River Holston and Wcstern-Nar-
noyys to be Benefited.

noWs to be Benefited.
tNARROWS, VA. March 2s.-Speelal.-
The new railroad here, known as the New
River, Holston and Western railroad, has
begun work on its grading with good
force Of men This road will be extended
from Narrows, Va. to saltville, Va. a
ton on the Norfolk and Western, near
Bristol, Tenn, and will traverse an I'M
mense timber. ore and coal region lying in
the irianguIe formed by the Bristal, had
ford and Clincn Valley divisions of the
Norfolk and Western, and will. doubt
less, mean much for this towns future
as all of the business of the road Will
be done through its gateway here. /.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Board Of Managers OF the Old Do
minon Hospital held their regular month";
" meeting yesterday morning in the col
lege building. Mrs. Grace Shields pre-
sided
April 10th will be observed as donation
day. Friends of the hospital are earn
estiy requested to send provisions. house
hold goods, or money to tine hospital on
that day A committee will be present
to receive the contributions.
On the same day. at 1870 o'clock. the
annual meeting OF the Board will be held
A delightful musical and literary en-
tertainment was given at Epworth Meth
odisr Episcopal Church last evening un-
der the auspices of the Epworth League
of the church.
Among those who participated In the
excellent programme were: Misses Kate
Fuller, Kathleen Koiner. Leigh Imam.
Katherine Davis. Mayae Patterson. MIS-.
Jennie Yeamans, AEessrs- ID. a. Rtchie.
Herbert Reese. G. Jeter Jones. j. L.
Mitchell, and the Virginia Glee Club.
Mrs. +. N Jones has returned from a
pleasant visit to Baltimore
Mrs. Charles W. Tanner is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Primer, in Suffolk
Misses Margaret and Lena Shields have
returned from "Grantlands," where they
have been spending few days with
Miss Edith Grant.
Miss Bessie Cooke, OF Petersburg, IS
visiting IN the city.
Mrs Milton Clarke, Of Rochester. N. T..
Street.
Miss Maud ,stringfellow is the guest of
friends in Petersburg.
Miss Emma Hoge, of staunton, is visit
ing her uncle. Mr.. Howard D. Hose.
Miss paniella stern has returned fron,
delightful visit to Baltimore and New
York.
Miss Mary Meade Bernard. of Peters
burg, IS the guest Of Miss Bragg.
The Ladies Matinee Musicale will be
held Friday afternoon at the residence
OF Mrs. George w. Stevens. si9 Floyd
Avenue.
Mrs. Mary Woods. Of New York, stop
ped over in the city Saturday, on her
way to New York.
Miss Gray who has been spending some
time with her grandparents. Colonel and
Mrs. J. B. Tree. leaves Tomorrow for
her home in Cincinnati
Miss Saddle Harvie. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Lewis Wheat, has returned
to ner home in Danville.
Miss EstelIe Royster has returned to
the city after a delightful visit to Wash
ington-
Miss Maria a. Kampfer. the attractive
| daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Kannpfer. will be marcied to-day to
Mr. Ernest J. Bernhard. q well-known
merchant OF tEis city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
PALMETTO ON BRONZE.
south Carolina Monument at chica-

South Carolina Monument at Chica-
manga.
COLUMBIA, S. c., March 27.-Tne COM
mission to provide for the erection of a
monument on Chicl1amauga Battlefield
met to-day and awarded the contract to
Stewart Company for $3.50. The shaft
will be one of the handsomest and most
unique on the field. The bases are to be
of South Carolina granite, 81 feet hish,
with bronze figures in relief. *
The whole will be surrounded with a
bronze figure of the Palmetto tree. The
work will be finished by December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
CREW IN DANGER.

The Vidarl worked sUpsto Within IS
$3.50 yards OF the Shore.
naoRE,OI,K. " A, March Especial.
E1assnh W. Howe, who recently attempted
ss;1icile br swallowing laudanum, repeated
5bas a tempt, which failed of success each
tine because medical assistance was
4ptaWaiier. farrell who cut his throat last
4 rht with a. razor with suicidal intent,
viii recover, 5s sssEssss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
Stomach TrOub1e

makes people thin. They need Hcstetter's
stomach Bitters at once. This medicine
xvill enable the stomach to do iss work
Properly. It fills the half-starved blood
syassels with pure blood. promotes assimE
ration and nutrition and brings back
health and strength. cures stomach
strnuI,les liver and kidney diseases. See
Sthat7.a PRIVATE REVHNUE5s STAMP
covers the neck Of the bot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
OASFoRIA.
R.,r, II, = The Kind You Hare Always Bought
Signature at Le,HzSzzzn

To my friends and fellow cltiZens:
I desire to announce myself candi-
date. for City Sergeant, and earnestly
solicit Your support and Influence. hay-
ing been a taxpayer to the city of Rich-
mond for ,thirty-five years. and am a
believer in a little rotation in office. and
no one family should receive all
JAMES c.. SMITH &
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
cl..r. I.i.,sco,,,b Res. !. 3. 3,

4 ar. p, Halves Ljpscomb, who had been
FOR q long time connected with Nes1E
Ford's Hotel as night clerk, hecause Of
I'LL health. has resigned and has gone to-.
his home. In King and Queen county. s.
He will be succeeded by Mr. M N
sDunston. formerly Of Portsmolath, d we'll
known hotel man, Who WI assume his
new duties t1-mnrrows &!
or. Eipsconb Eoes with the best wishes
sof Xsssrssg Well and aA1se ~ H. 80
soctAsaS q IN hotsl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
ToTHEvorERs OF RICHr IoND.

respectfully announce myself a cam
didate for the clerkship of the Hastings
Court.
Having served as deputy under that
accomplished and efficient officer. the iate
.Ik1ilIian, 'P. 5I.awton, and since his death
having held the office by: Judge Wits
appointment, I pledge myself. If elected.
to bring to my aid the training and
zexnerie nee thus gained (and SO essentiaD
for the conscientious discharge Of the
dnties of the office, and will cndeavor
in the future, as in the past, to faithfully.
serve the people of this city.
Z Very respectfully,
WALTER CHRISTIAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
General Carr Rccovered.

DURHAM, N. C., March Especial
sInforma ton from his Office this morning
is that Colonel J. S. Carr, who slipped on
the ice in philadelphia some ten days ago
and sprained his ankle. is SO far recovered
that he will be home tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
,,;ve ,I,,1ion Marx passcd.

COLUMBIA, S. c., March 27.--EAnotller
cotton mill was Incorporated to-day, car
rying the total capitalize ton for the
year, over the five million mark. The last
is a hundred thousand dollar Mill at
Weinona, S. c., near Augusta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
q A8To7TA.
n..,s q. The Kind You Have Always Bought
s'ts = lsz1jz21ztzzsl

Vigorous rubbing with Dixie Nerve and
Bone sLiniment will cure Rheuma tism.
pains in the Back, Joints, Shoulders and
sides. Unsurpassed for Neural gia Re-
member. Dixie Nerve and BoneS Liniment
cures Corns and Bunions. and don't take
anything but the Dixie Z. when you want
a nerve and bone Eminent. Price, 25.
cents everywhere. no
CA sToRIA.
Bears the The Kind You Hays Always Bought
s's; :; lZs7zZz<l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
TOURIST RATES.
Railroad Men Meet in Ashville, N. c.,
and Discuss Them.

and DISCUSS THEM.
ASHEVIILE, N. c., March PA meet
ing of Representatives of Virginia and
Trunk Line railways began at Battery
Park Hotel to-day. Sessions will prob
ably continue two or three days. The OBJ
ject Of the meeting is to discuss the ques-
ton Of summer tourist rates.
The prospect is that there will be no
material changes in rates as they existed
last season, although the whole matter
will be carefully considered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28
INDICTED FOR MURDER.

Special Grand Jury Found a True Bill
Against VIM. Newman, Colored.
WARSAW. VA, March Especial.
William Newman was to-day indicted by
the special grand jury at Montross for
the murder OF Warren 9laith. The par
ties are both colored. Newman shot:
Maith at a fair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
phonic communication can be had over
it's lines with Lynchburg, Va; Danville,
Va: Roanoke, Va; Wakefield. Va; APP
pomattox, Va; Farmville. Va: Crewe,
Va: Salem, Va; Bedford City, Va; Reds
Vile, N. c.; Charlotte, N. c.: Columbia,
S. c..
For further particulars enquire at the
Public Pay Stations and at Managers
office, 1914 East Main Street
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE. AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Maria a. Kampfer. tine attractive
d.CgEter OF Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Kan1pfer, will be married. to-day to
Mr.. Ernest J. Bernhard. wen-known
merchant OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Misses Margaret and Lena Shields have
returned from "Grantlands," where they
have been spending few days with
Miss Edith Grant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Emma Eoge, of Staunton, is visit
ing her uncle, Mr.. Howard d. Hoge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Mrs. T. NJ Jones has returned from a
pleasant visit to Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Saddle Harvie. who has been thu
guest of Mrs. Lewis wheat, has returned
to ner home in Danville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

The Ladies Matinee Musicale will be
held, Friday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. George w. Stevens, Si9 Floyd
Avenue. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Mrs. Mary Woods. OF New York, stop
ped over in the city Saturday, on her
way to New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Mrs. Charles W. Tanner is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. =. B. Primer, in SUFFOLK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Mary Meade Bernard. of Peters
burg, Is the guest OF Miss Bragg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Bessie Cooke, OF Petersburg, Is
visiting IN the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss EstelIe Royster has returned to-
the city after delightful visit to Wash
ington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Gray. who has been spending some
time with her grandparents. Colonel and
Mrs. J. B.. Tree, leaves Tomorrow for
her home in Cincinnati.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Maud tseringfellow is the guest Of
friends in Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Mrs Milton Clarke, Of Rochester. N. T..
is visiting Mrs. shepperson, SCI Harrison
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-28

Miss Daniella Stern has returned from
a delightful VISIT to Baltimore and New
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-04-10
PERSONAL ITEMS.

George Morisette went up to Ash
land on Saturday.
Hon. Louis Marchetli spent Sunday
at Knowlton a guest of Deputy Sheriff
John Malone
Ross Beebe went NJ 10 Minocopa
Saturday to spend his Easter vacation
with his parents
Miss Mayme Bump, who is teaching
school at Merrill spent Sunday at her
home in this city.
Mr. and Mrs j Means. of Merrill.
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. p. o Means
in this city on Saturday
Prof. O. <. Wells, Co. Supt. J F.
Lamont and Rosalia Bohrer are in Mad
lson on institute convention.
-Thos. Ryan, who is attending the
State University arrived home last
evening for a weeks vacation.
Miss Jessie Northup, of Green Bav,
who had been guest of Miss Lillian
Porter, returned home on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. HI. Rice arrived
IN Wansau yesterday called here by
the sickness OF the formers father.
&C. N. johnson, of the Merrill Advo-
cate, was in Wausau on Thursday even
ing to the lecture of Henry Watterson
Rev. Adam Fawcett was in Stevens
Point on Thursday and delivered an adj
dress before the Y p. S. G. E. Conven-
ton.
e. M. Hubbard, engineer at Curtis
q Yale factory, returned on Saturday
from a visit to his parents in Iowa Falls,
Iowa.
Nicely +. Pardee, who is attending
the State University, is expected to ar
rive home tomorrow to spend his Eas-
ter vacation.
Mrs. G. L. r. Cone, of Waterloo.
Wis. who had been fisiting her son.
Give IN this city for a few weeks, de-
parted for home yesterday.
Miss Eva Henderson, of New Rich
mond, who had been visiting her sister,
Miss Caroline E. Henderson, in this
city, returned home Saturday
Mrs. f. A. Pease and daughter. Me-
dora, departed Saturday for GAINESVILLE
for few weeks visit with the former 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Sprague.
Judge and Mrs. T. j. Mathews, of
Merrill, were guests Of the latter's sis
ter, Mrs A. A. Hooper, in this city, on
Thursday evening They came down
to attend the Watterson lecture.
Miss Caroline Hunt, whe has been
stenographer for the Curtis & Yale Co.
for many years in Wausau, and later in
Milwaukee, has resigned her position
and has gone to Chicago to reside.
: Hans Roschke. of Monet. Mo, who
is attending the Concordia College in
Milwaukee, is spending his Easter vaca-
ton in this city, a guest of Rev C. A.
Bretscher. He is niece of Rev. Bret
scher.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Williams and
daughter, Florence, departed for Chi
cago, on Sunday evening, where they
will make their future home. They
have made their home in Wausau for
about ten years, and have made many
warm friends who deeply regret their
departure. May success attend them
is the wish of ALL
The following teachers of the Wau-
sau public schools have left the city and
are spending their Easter vacation at
their homes: Misses Cora A. Cady. De-
pere; Helene Merk, Chicago; Emile l..
Nohl, Milwaukee; Ruth Roberts, Stew
ems Point; Nellie Hunter, Merrill; Mar
garet Clowry, Green Bay; Margaret
Hurley, Bear Creek; Myra Bucklin.
Schotield; Katherine NJ. Bucklin, Scho-
field; Marion Dickey, NeiIlsville; Messrs.
Banno Smith, Chippewa Falls; Hugh c..
Amy, Necedah. Schools will be opened
again Monday, April 10th.