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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Held .by authorities.

". E. Turner. white man, hailins
FROM, Portsmouth. was placed under ar
rest by Detective-sergeant Tomlinson
last night on q telegram received here
requesting that Turner he taken into
crstody as he was wanted at Ports
,no,,th on a criminal charge. Turner was
arrested just as he stepped from the
train. He was on his way to Washing
ton. and had his baggage checked
through to that city. He, it is claimed,
saws he is a laboring man. and the charge
against him is that he failed to pay a
BOARD bill before he left Portsmouth.
Turner will be held until a Portsmouth
officer comes for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Saratoga Races.
(By Associated Press. }

SARATOGA, n. Y, August 21.-Results:
First race-F'ive furlongs; Ralston, a.
to y first; DolIe Weitoff G. to and to
81 second; Sir Christopher &c to u third.
Time 100 L.
Second race-Five and a half furlongs:
Boomerack, % 70 u first: Bard Of Avon.
Is to ] and 3 to u second: Hand Vice, Q5
to y third. Time, Los 81.
Third race-The Fairview Stud Stakes,
one mile: John Yerlles. Q1 to - first; King
Branble, Is to ; and to % second; Gree
mock. % to u third. Time 1:41
Fourth race-One mile and a sixteenth:
Intrusive e to y first; Gonfalon, &c to 5
and . to - second; Radford. g to y
third. Time 1:46.
Fifth Steepiechase course; about
two miles: Baby Bill. u to 10) first: The
Cad &c to l and to y second; Dunlap,
g TO y third. Time, Ais IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
CULPEPER HORSE SHOW.
Races and High Jumping Contests
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

(Spec!a1 Dispatch TO The Times.)
CUIPEPER, VA, Aug. pa copiouss
rain last evening, followed by day OF
moderate tempepatares no Drou 5lant men
and the youth and beauty of the fair
sex are promscuouS on the grounds ana
the hotels and in private residences.
races on the fiat. hurdle ana sleeple-
chase were well arranged, and the laureis
contended for by fleet ana agile Dang
tails me winners were
Registered Hackneys and Coachers|
Stations, three years old ana over, l. II;
foal. Jolliffe & Co.'S Fancy and colt; best
yearling mare S. Russell Smith S
blanche; best two-year-oid mare >; x.
Smiths Grace; best three-year-old, ldle-
wild Stock FARMS Lucy.
rrotters, Standard Bred-Best mare and
foal, L. F. Nelson. Jrs. Bernard; best
two-year-old mare or geldlns, W. 9.
Meals Lady Junior; stations, Charles 4.
Hall g. Sons Henry Shepherd.
Best-Gaited Saddler. Mare or Geldins-
s. L. Coopers Dan first. j: Hunton
Woods Dan Purdy second. w. X. Paris
Pat third.
Hornpipe first, c. II. Hurkamp's Gray
Gown second
Heavy Draught-Best yearling mare or
geldins, p. T. t'itzhugh's Dolly frst, w.
old. w. B. Rodgers bay gelding; best
mare. j. L. Whitlocks bay mare.
General Utility-Best mare and foai
Jolliffe & Co.'S Fancy and colt; gearing,
James Herndon's WeanlinST best two
year-old mare or gelding, + T. titZ-
hugh's Ashby first. j. w. Payne's Keith
second, Mr.. Payne's Ratclitfe third;
three-year-olds and over. c. ii. Hur-
Ramps Gray Gown first. George +. Holt
mans brown mare second.
Jumps and races: First eNent-JumplnS
contest, green hunters. tour-ioot Jump
and conformation, purse S2S-C Il: Hur.
Ramps Gray Gown first, Joseph Writer'S
Creeping Kate second.
Middle-weight hunters, 4h-foot jumps
and conformation, carrying 10 pounds,
purse $S0-Niss Marion Marchison' S
Hornpipe first c. H. Hurkamp,s Amaret
second. c. c. Vests Black Bird third.
Half-mile dash, for horses owned and
bred in Culpeper county. purse SioU-J. r.
Lewis Alice NJ first, John McLa!ness
ORLEANS second, ]. r. Lewis jim GRAY
til;y) third.
Running, half-mile heats. Culpeper and
adjoining counties, best two in three,
purse $lGo-Darrell s. Merchant's kostl-
telzki 1. l; Duff Green's Mamie Ordway,
2, 2: James X. MadGuX's st. Samuel. 4, j.
Half-mile dash, for horses owl4ed in
county six months previous TO race, purse
$10o-J. r. Lewis Alice NJ. hrst, j. O.
Fants Congo Dick second, j. y. rants
ROSette third
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
MUST USE SHORTEST ROUTE.
Mileage Account of Virginia Mar
shall DisalloWed.
(By Associated Press

= WASHINGTON. August H-Comp-
partment, in disallowing the mileage &C
tount OF a Virginia marshal, insists thae
deputy marshals shall use the shortest
'prac ticabIe route in taking their prison.
ers to Jail or in serving warrants
In the case in question the shortest
route lay through the famous Shooting
Creek country, where. it is said, moon
sinners made il almost impossible ios
deputies to convey their prisoners IN
safety. The Comptroller says:
The Government cannot afford. even
indirectly. to encourage show OK ieai
OF resistance of its processes by q te"
ignorant and vicious mountaineers Known
to infest the region in question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
at the Hospitals.

Mr.. Beverly Tucker will be discharged
from the Old Dominion Hospital to-day
AR. Jake Block. who has been a patient
at the OLD Dominion for the last three
weeks, will be discharged to-day.
Mrs Anderson continues to improve at
the Virginia, Hospital.
Misses Andrews nnd Cooke, nurses of the
yirrin!a HosrItai, we're s-nt out from the
5,r.titut,on Monday on special cases.
Miss Andrews went to the Eastern Shore.
while Miss Cooke goes TO Mtllboro in the
westesn portion OF the State.
Severel ne the nurses will spend the next
two months doing special nursing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
MUST REMAIN IN PRISON.
Many Pardons Acted Tavornbiy On,
Brt That Of Scarcy Denied.

But That Of ScarCy Denied.
The Board Of Directors of the Virginia
Penitenuary met yesterday afternoon and
passed upon about forty applications for
kardon Thirty-one were 1aVorably acted
on, and will go to the Governor for his
approval. Among the applications denied
was that of Charles j. Searcy, the Aqua
Creek train-robber, who several years
ago was convicted of holding up and loot
ing Richmond, Fredericksburg and 20
tomac train and sentenced to prison for
eighteen Years.
The board apportioned the reward
money involved in the capture of the
two convicts who escaped from the peni-
tertiary several weeks ago in accordance
With an agreement reached by those VINO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Philadelphia, 5; New York. 4.
Doc Breed Here.

Doc Breed, representing james j. JET
fries. is in the city arranging for the APP
pearance of the champion n this city at
Broad-Street Park on the 10Th instant.
He will box three rounds with McCor-
mick, his boxing partner and umpire
game of ball between two tirst-class
teams.
Mr.. Breed will be in the city several
days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
SAILORS IN A FIGHT
Atkinson Had His Skull Fractured ill
the Melee.

James Atkinson and Alexander Flynn.
two seamen, got into a fight at the TWen-
ty-eighth Street Dock, and Atkinson was
badly injured. He was taken TO the First
Police Station and the ambulance sum
moned DR.. Fisher found that the mans
skull was fractured and that ne was
badly bruised about the back.
Atkinson swore out warrant against
Flynn, whom he claims beat him with
a blunt instrument. Flynn has not been
arrested as yet.
Atkinson was afterward taken to his
vessel y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
condirion of1he Sick,

Miss Elizabeth L. Van Lew began to
sink early yesterday morning, and there
is little hope OF her recovery She was,
however resting quietly at an early hour
this morning.
The condition of DR.. Hunter Mcguire
fras not so encouraging yesterday. He
did not spend a comfortable day, but he
is in no Immediate danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL.
Deep Gloom Cast Over Officials by
.Jnti.,e Isicly's Death.

Rarely has the death of public officer
Of the State cast such shadow over all
who knew him as that of Judge John w.
Rely. which Occurred In Halifax Monday
night There were many expressions OF
regret among the officers, at the Capitol
and library yesterday. and all seemed
10 realize that a great and good man had
gone.
the public Offices yesterday as to his prob
able successor. the names of Judge John
%. Horsiey. of Lynchburg. Hon. a. a.
PhieEar. OF Chrlstiansbrrg:: Judge Whit
tie. OF Danrille. and Col William B. Pei
III OF Fanranna. being freely mentioned.
Governor Tyler has been invited to at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Will Fun tn Pensacola.
(Ey Associated Press

PENSACOLA. FLA. August Cit is
announced that the Central OF Georgia
Railways new Chattahoose and CUR
Division. which is being built from
Columbia. Ala. on the Chattahoosle
River will be run into Pensacola this
winter The road is completed TO Hart
ford, Ala. and q bridge is now being
built across the Chattahoosie River
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Welcomed Dv DruidS.

A called meeting OF the Grand Grove of
Virginia, United Ancient Order of Druids,
was held al Concorda Hall, Broad Street.
between Fourth and Fifth Streets, at S
o'clock last night to receive and welcome
Supreme Arch Beckman. of Minnesota.
Monroe Grove had also been called to meet
with the Grand Grove. A most interesting
meeting was held and a banquet was held
~ terna I'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Umbrellas to he Checked.

The Broad-Street merchants are con-
sidering a suggestion made by one of
them, in reference to the placing in
the various stores a receptacle for UNI
brellas This movement is to be made
for the convenience Of customers, and
does away with the annoyance OF carry
ing umbrellas through the stores while
purchasing goods. Each umbrella is to
he checked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
annual Banquet last Night.

The annual meeting and banquet of the
Germania Understanding Nerein was held
at Sanger Hall last night. More than
100 members attended. and approximate
addresses We're made by Messrs. NJ. f.
Richter. Carl Ruehrmund. Max Lindner,
Carl Wipperman. H. G. Miller and others.
The speaking was interspersed with vocal
and instrumental music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
I1a,,o.D,v Committee.

The committee in charge of the ar
rangements for Labor-Day parade will
meet at Smiths Hall tonight at 5 o'clock
for the allotment of positions IN line to
All the labor unions of the city are
actively cooperating with the different
committees. and everything indicates
that the affair will be a grand success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
THE Y0UTSEY TRIAL.
Commonwealth May Withdraw OBJ
jections TO Continuance.
NV Associated Press

GEORGETOWN. KY, August 2t.-The
motion for a new trial in the case OF
Caleb Powers. ex-Secretary OF State. con-
victed OF completely in the assassination
OF the late Governor Goebel. will be filed
with Judge Canrrill tomorrow.
Commemorative Attorney Franklin says
If the prosecution IS induced to believe that
youtsey Is really IL. the Commonwealth will
withdraw it's objections Thursday and allow
the case to go over until October. The
physicians say he IS not so wen to-day.
and there seems little proba biI;ty OF trial
this term.
The trial OF Barber Weaver who Is
charged wish conspiracy IN ,ns Powers
case, Is set fer tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
High Temperature in the South.

SAVANNAH. GA. August 1.-THE
highest temperature known IN years has
prevailed along the South Atlantic Coast
during the last few days. At this place
the thermometer reached l02 degrees: at
Brunswick. Ga, 10l degrees At other
coast cities the high temperature records
have been broken
At interior points the heat has been In
tense. Few prostrat!ons. however, hive
been reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
iorChinn.

(By Associated FTess.)
SAN FRANCISCO. August 2l.-Ihe
transport Sherman sailed to-day for Ma
easaki with troops and supplies destined
Tor China On board the veaael are bat
talions of the Second. Fifth and Eighth
Regiments, together with general officers,
surgeons, hospital corps and signal corps
men There are over 1850 officers ana
men on the transport.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
REAR-END COLLISION.
Engineer and Fireman Buried Under
the Debris.
fBv Associated Press-)

(By Associated Press-'
NEW YORK. August o1.-There was a
fota1 rear-end collision directly In front
Of the depot of Kensico,, ~ Y. this
evening The engineer and fireman OF
crushed to death A conductor and two
brakemen of the forward train are miss
ing and are believed to be in the wreck
dead.
the New York Central. about sixteen
miles from this city The collision was
caused, so far as can be learned. by the
engineer of the second train passing a
block signal set against him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Richmond Man Honored.
fBy Associated Press. }

NEW YORK, Aug 21.-At the meeting
>of the Society of American Florists to-
day J. G. Vaughan, of Chicago, was
elected president, and E. G. Hill, of Rich
mond, Va, vice-president.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Albenarie Association.
Special Dispatch to The Times

sCOTTsVILLB. VA, August 21.-Tne
Albenarle Baptist Association met at the
Scottsvile Baptist Church to-day with a
large attendance for the first day. The
opening sermon was preached by Rev. Jno.
E. Massey, of Charlottesville. moderator
Of the Association, this morning at eleven
o'clock and was promo, need by all who
heard IL a magnificent effort After the
sermon dinner was served on the grounds.
The balance of to-day was given to the
organization OF the Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Two Slight Accidents.

At Mayos factory yesterday afternoon
q white hnv named Lafayette Hay cut
one Of his fingers. which was amputated
by Dr.. Fisher.
"A colored man named John Brown fell
and Ohio ro13nS. hnmse last night and cut
his arm. He was treated by Dr.. Fisher
and left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
CABINET REJECTS
APPEAL FOR PEACE
Continued from First Page.)

from Chinese sources of the departure OF
the Emperor and Empress Dowager from
Pek.n. They went westward. but the pont
at which they are now located was not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22

House The General, in the midst OF his
remarks, was taken suddenly sick. and
Hon. John F. Rixey stepped to the ros-
trum.
Cen. Field left last night to be present
at the Popunst COMMITTEES gathering 10
notify Bryan of his nomination by that
narty. and stated that he would carry
cheer and comfort to the Democratic
state Senator and Eiector-at-Larse. Hon.
1ohn Il. Jeffries. will open his itinerary
IN THURSDAY next at Madison Courthouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

FAMILY OF THREE DESIRES ,, 70
rent. at once. a SMALL DWE .i.l.a,a5
HOUSE, of about five rooms. s.su 49,
somewhat west of First Street anu neg
street-car line. Address ME- ch.rrt,
THOMPSON, No. 123 South ehesss
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Chinese Troops Moving.

{By Associated PreSS)
TEN TSIN CThursday) August I6.-
About five thousand Chinese troops. which
are reported to have been at Sung Liu
Ching. left to-day for Pet Sang. and two
thousand more Chinese troops have gone
toward Tuus Chow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
MARRIAGES.

- p11N-wAcHTEL Married.. Mon.
day, August Goth. at $50 h ?. M NJ: q cL Ar.
English Lutheran ChufS aI;Ss FANNIE
y UacI4TEII.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Governor OF Shan Tuns Dead.

(By Associated Press)
: SHANGHAI, August g1.-fuan Shi Raj,
the Governor of Shan Tuas, is dead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
AMUSEM is,

ACADEMY-Dark.
& BIJOU-Dark
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
. FREE #CONCERT-S.3O to 1920 MO,
roe Square
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Campaign opnncsi in Cnlrencr.
fsnec}al Dispatch to The TIres.1

c1JLPEPrR, va. August A.-Yesterday
{court-day) inaugurated the campaign.
Cen James G. Fled. late Popuiist cand1-
date fo- zy1ce4Pres!dens. was present and
addressed a large audience at the Opera
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
(By Associated Prcss.)
ST. Louis, 8. Cincinnati, 8.

81. Louis, y. SitCitiiIi, o.
ST. LOUIS, MO, August 2l.-Burkett
won ro-day's game in the ninth inning with
terrific swat to the CLUBHOUSE Tor
home-cun. Attendance, $50.
Score: II. II. ~.
ST. Louis. o1Oo1-s IL 4
Cincinnati 2u1ol22 0-S is /
Batteries-Jones, Powell and GER
Hahn, Phillips and kahoe. Time, ~.
Umpire, Swartwood
Philadelphia, 5; New York, 4.
PHILADELPHIA, August 21.-The game
to-day was close throughout, and Cross
twice saved it for the locals by brilliant
stops and good throws.
Score: I. IL y
New York ooSoOo01o O. 10 /
Philadelphia -. o 0211 Is
Battcries-Hawley and Bowernaan; Fra
ser and Mcfarland. Time, 2:15. Umpire
ODay. Attendance, LOO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
BASEBALL.

Scores Yesterday.
Philadelphia, 5; New York, II.
st. Louis, .; Cincinnati, s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
James Il. Garter.

cTr1PEPER, VA, August Thames o.
carter died very suddenly from nea.
affactfon at his home on the night OF t..s
18th instant. He leaves widow. oLie 80 So
;ntarred in the family buryins ground TINS
afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22

Colonel Marchand TO Serve in China.
CIV Associated Press.l
PARTS. August 2l.-Co!onei Marchand,
of Fashoda fame, has been appointed &c
the General Staff of the China eXpedi-
tionary corps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Standln. OF the Clubs,

Where They Play To-Day.
Philadelphia at New York.
Brooklyn az Boston.
Cincinnati at P:ttsburs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22

Hon. il. W. Saunders. Of Franklin,
Speaker Of the House of Delegates. who
is In the city. last night said that he was
not and would not be an applicant for the
position OF Judge of the Supreme Court,
made vacant by the death of Judge Rely.
He SAID he had no doubt the Claims of
JudFe White. of Henry. would be laid
before the Governor and that he would
make an admirable Judse.Lshould he re-
ceiyc the appointment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-16

One of the busiest men in the State
House at present is Secretary Mckeen
who is preparing mis- report as well as
making all the arrangements for the
meeting of the board of agriculture
which will begin, tomorrow. He finds
that he has his hands full in all the prep
arations fer up To last Saturday night he
has been holding Institutes. The mem
bers OF the board from the Ii counties
will begin to come in. this afternoon, and
tomorrow they will own the State House.
on Thursday they will have to divide
honors with The military board Of exam
ination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-16
The WATER SUPPLY.
Stuff :ient Quantity Above the Dam to Supply
All Industries.

The condition of the water is very
favorable" said Agent n w cole Of
the Edwards Cotton Manufacturing
Co. Monday afternoon. I'VE had "A
inches of water to work on, this morn
ing, when we started upon our work
The water has been trickling over the
dam every morning for several days.
so the conditions are not at all bad"
Mr.. Cole says that in the course Of
the day they draw the water down TO
quite an extent but it fills UP again at
night. This change in the condition
over what it was a week or more ago
is something that is pleasing to every
one who has interest in the water
power. Captain Cole says he under
stands that they have all the gates at
Moosehead open now ana the full bon
eft Of the storage supply is being rc-
ceiVed OF course this cannot last for
any great length of time unless thor"
is something to replenish Nooseh"ad
lake. but little fear is felt that SOME
thing will not happen in a short time
to fill up the rivers. The January thaN
is looked for to occur sometime within
the next two weeks or 50. and when
it comes all the trouble of the past
three or four months of low Wateh viii
he over.
II may be that the man who stated
that the AndroSCOggin water shed was
the most valuable 50 far as the poWrr
is concerned was right. ana that ii has
Il better storage facilities, but from
what is evident now il is to be seen
that the Kenncbec people have Il better
method of outstanding their water fer
emergencies like the present one
over here the Edwards Company has
not lost Il day or an hours time by thr
low water while over on the other
river the mills have not the power e.
run any length Of time.
The Cushnoc Paper Co.. and the
Electric power station are receiving
me fun benefit Of the water now ana
are having no difficulty in running
their plants, while the water supply ~
the city will not be found wanting
either i'm fire on other purposes.
If the rain comes at any time with
i'm the next few weeks Augusta Will b"
All right but Of course it would j"
welcomed by the interests mentioned
at any time. as it would relieve thr
suspense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-16
OPERA HOUSE LEASED.
Frank A. Gwen Of Bangor. the lessee-An-
other inspection Of The Walls.

The opera house is not ready Tor oc-
c1,nancv Vet. but nevertheless it has
baen leased by the company for term
If two wears from the date OF It's open
irr The lessee is Frank "A. owen oi
Ranger. the former manager OF th'
bonsa and who is now managing the
Banror opera house as well as the
one a; the park on the Inc Of the
Bangor Hampder < Winterport Rail-
way Mr.. owen is first-class manag-
81. and if he brings the right sort Of
oo,,nanias to this city, he is very sure
of success.
THE inspector Of buildings Of the
,i,v If Eoston and the architect of the
hrildirg will arrive in the city, on the
pullman. Tuesday morning, said
treasurer Boyd. Monday afternoon
TIVE inspector will go over the build
III and inspect the walls. AS he is a
,,.,fassio1aI his decision Is awaited
KIN interest to see if he will agree
.'.;.h tbc others Who have inspected
hn That the walls are perfectly
sound" ,.;.
- is understood the architect viii
,,,ao+ he building committee. today
a.d men the negotiations for the plans
a.. tho construction and finishing 81
III o,,e,.a house will BE- carried On. i
-" t;.fa.torv arrangements can be mad
the time of the beginning OF M Wofh
i not far distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-16

Lung Kuro speedy cure for all coughs.