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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
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WASHINGTON, D. c., September 12-
Miss Maggie Meadow, of Franklin county,
Va is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. n. Turner,
of this city
Miss Eleanor Ashby has returned to the
city, after having spent delightful sum-
mer at Delaplane Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders Garland, Of this
city. have gone to Old Point Comfort, Va
Mrs Z. Johnson, OF Roanoke, Va, is IN
the city, and is registered at the National
Hotel.
Roy F. Segar. W. D. segar and NJ. Bis
chon, of Norfolk. Va. are also in the city,
and are registered a the National Hotel.
c. N Blue of Aberdeen. NJ c., is a
guest at the National Hotel.
j. c.. Adams and wife and Miss Flora
Lamont, of Raeford, y. c., are also guests
ut the National Hotel.
Among the guests at the Metropolitan
Hotel are D. G. Wycne, of Virginia; N P.
Fife, Of North Carolina: N. Paxton, Of
Indian Noche, Va. Wifiam E. Carson. of
Riverten, Va; Warner Moore. of Rich
mend, Va; A. f. Mott, of Virginia; w.
Ben Palmer. of Richmond; c. w Forsyth,
Of Front Royal, Va; and Holmes Penn, of
Danvflle, va.
A. G. Premier, OF Charlotte, n. c., Is.
registered al the National Hotel.
Winnie w. Scyphers has been appointed
postmaster of a new post-otfice which was
recently established at Haysi, Dickinson
county, Va.
William a. Dagger has been appointed
postmaster OF new post-ofice winch was
recently established at Tidwel,s. West
moreiand county, Va
Rufus H. Bennett has been appointed
postmaster Of the post-office at Sampson.
n C.
f. H. Martin has been appointed post
master at Blink, Moore county. n. c., vice
Calvin Sheffield, resigned
E T. Gentry has been appointed post.
master at Stocksviiie. Buncembe county,
r. E. Wells has been appointed post
master at Hoicombe. Madison county,
n. c., vice H. 0. Backs,ock. removed.
Sarah c.. Scott has been appointed post
mistress at over Hill, Randolph county,
N. c., vice Allen Scott. resigned.
John r. Newborn has been appointed
postmaster at Bul!head, Greene COUNTY
N. c.. vice c. C. Pope. resigned.
Claudius 4. Man has been appoinee
postmaster at Lake Landing, Hyds
county, N c.. vice l.. L. Gibbs, dead.
Lewis B. Wall has been appointed post
master at Boyd. Rockingham scouiits
N. c., vice James w. Moore. dead
Willis r. Sur'es has been appointso pos
master at Sterling. Robson county. \. -,
Nice John F. Britt. resigned
William E. Anderson has been apPoili-sis
postmaster at Sparkling Casawoa spr.,i.ss
Catawba county. N. c., vice E.#o. E iiiot,
dead ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
ENSILAGE HARVEST.
TH,r;ble Effects of the Drou,h i'll Car

OliEc.
Especial Dispatch to The Tiines)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, S,.ptember
12.-Gapt NJ. 3. Rowe, who is one of the
largest stoch-raisers in this county, AMI
owns a large dairy, is harvesting his big
srop Of ensilage this weell-cutting it up
by steam power, and storing it in the
arse air-tight cells of his ensiiage barns.
He planted this year a larger acreage
thar usual, but the yield per acre is cut
short mere than one-half by the drOuth.
In the adjoining county of Caroline the
chief crop is tobacco, and the peculiar
quality of the soil in some localities OF
The county. produce the finest grades OF
the popular plant. This season the plant
ers are 6isheartened The crop will not
WELD oLe-fourth Of an average and the
quality will be inferior. Some fields hav"
been literally burnt up by the sun. Pas
lures are bare and streams driving M
Unless. it rains within the next ten days
the water supply viii be a more serious
question than hat of feed for stock.
lev Daniel Micou of the Theological
Seminary near Alexandria. has beer
aa1led to the pasterate Of the Episcopal
churches of Lancaster county.
The following teachers OF public schools
have been elected for Chancellor Dis
trict, this county: Misses Margaret u
Gordon. Lille Oswald. Lizzie Lewis.
Mabel Rowe. Louise Terrell. Lucy Pow
ers. Alice Jones, Dora Hudson. and Hugh
son Wiltshire, Mrs, B. G.. Charttus,
Misses Martha Tyler and NIoliie Burruss
AIessrs. John s Martin and J. h
1ryan. of Stafford county. caught one
law this week. in the head waters OF
Auuia Creek fishing only two hours, for
tv-one fine bass weighing from one to
sorr pounds each.
The lawn partv at the Episcopal rec
tory. near Garrisonvine. Stafford county.
a few nights ago cleared SIS. which will
he exnended in remaining the rectory.
Quite q number of citizens of Gull
,,ener We're here Yesterday to attend the
preliminary trial of Luther. Jennings. OF
that county, CHARGED with horSe-steal-
ing. Jennings was sent on to the grand
s.,,.x. md rom q .deS to .iail
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A FAIR SPONSOR.
Miss Mary s. Ni,hers TO l:cpresen,
eabciI-Grayes Camp.
iSpeciai Disustrb 10 Tho v,p,as


DANNiL11E. VA, Sept. i2.-A1iss Mary
S. W-thers, daughter of the late Colonel
+. Is. Withers, has been designated as
sponsor To represent the Cabell-Craves
Camp of Confederate Veterans at the
meeting of the Grand Camp in Stanton
Miss Nitaers is a charming and cultured
young lady, and her appointment is a
graceful tribute not only to her but to her
lamented father.
Colonel Witnsrs was gallant soldier
Colonel OF the Thirteenth North Carolina
regiment. and for many years prom
nent member OF the bar of Danyiile. At
the time OF his death ne was con mander
OF the Caheli-Graves Camp, and active
IN the work OF the Veteran organization.
Miss Wsthers is a sister of Hon Eugene
Nithers. former State Senator anu now an
PRESIDENTIAL elector on the Democrats
ticket
The SPONSOR has signifea her acceptance
OF the honor and will wortaily represent
The camo.
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New Kent News.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.}


RONBURY, VA, September 12.-The
st. Peters District School Board. Messcs.
y. C. Talley w. P. Clarke and w. p
Tunstall. met Saturday at Locust Grove
and appointed teachers for this district as
follows:
White Schools-No. l, Miss Lucy Tailey;
No. 2, Miss Patt.e Jones; No. ), MISS Mo-
lie Marstin; No. 4. to be appointed later
The appointments seem to give entire sat
isfaction.
County Court will be held Thursday, the
18th. There is much business to be done.
and it is supposed the court will be In
session two days. There will be
political meeting and a large crowd is ex-
pected. Captain John Lamb and several
others Will address the voters of the coun-
ty.
a series OF meetings are being ned tnis
week at Providence church. Services are
being conducted by the pastor. Rev. Mr..
Proctor, assisted by Rev. Lee G. Cruteh-
field. Services are being held every niSht,
commencing at s P. NJ.
Special services Will be held for the
children Thursday evening, at $50 + NJ.
All parents are requested to SEND tnelr
children to this service.
There will be all-day services at Hope
well church next Sunday 1t will be
Sunday-school rally and the school Will
be addressed by HON. isaac b-SSs. VI
Richmond; DR.. Pitcher and many other
distinguished speakers. All are cordially
invited. The good ladies of the church
will prepare dinner for all free.
Mrs. William Hampton's daughters. OF
Highland Springs, who have been spending
several days with their brother, Mr.. Lee
Leben, will leave for home tomorrow.
Dr. J. B. Fisher. one of New kents
best young men, but now located at Md
lothian, in Chesterfield county, who was
on visit to his father. MIR. George Fish
err. of Hazel Dell, last week. have return
ed home. He is speaking in glowing terms
OF the great Evening Leader and its
large circulate in the county, where he
resides.
The fine farm owned by the late DR..
W. A. Pearman was sold few days
ago to a western gentleman for a fancy
price
Several farms have changed hands late
ly and all brought fancy prices and cash
was paid.
Masters Copeland and Lawrence South
all, after a pleasant visit TO their grand
/ father, Mr.. McNfinn. have returned home.
Mr.. Lawrence Royster, of Norfolk, aft
ter pleasant visit to his nephew, Mr.
r. T. Southall, has returned home
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A. C. Swanson, officer of Council Bluffs.
Ia, police force, member Danneoro
Brotherhood. writes the following con-
corning Peruna for kidney trouble. He
says:
LAS my duties compelled me to be out
in all kinds of weather I contracted
severe colds from tine to time which
settled in the kidneys. causing severe
pains and trouble in the pelvic organs.
AS several of my brother officers had
been helped by Peruna, thought |
would try it, and am glad to say that In
a few months it cured me completely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
MOVE AGAINST MAYNARD.
The Labor Men TO Confer With View
OF Putfin. Up u Ticket.
special p.spateh 70 The rImes.

(SpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Ilinfs.J
NEWPORT NEWS. W.. September
eS.-It is reported here that there will
be a conference of labor leaders OF this
city and Norfolk in the latter city next
Sunday, to consider the advisabiiity OF
putting up a stra!sht-out LABOR candi-s
date FOR Congress from this district 10
oppose Hon. Harry L. Maynard and DR..
R. A. Wise.
1t is said that the laboring men oppose
Maynard on the ground OF his OPPOSITION ,
to the employers liability bill, which
was defeated in the last General Assem-
bly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
EXPANSION.

The trade expansion of the United States
is a matter of pride TO all Americans with
out regard to their personal views on ter
ritorial expansion and its political bearings.
While trade in general has expanded as
never before in the history Of our country.
its volume can best be understood by the
practical illustration furnished by one great
concern which has long led the world in lis
particular branch of business.
The output of the different brands OF
beer of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
ASS n. Of ST. Louis. Mo-, going to every
part of the civilized earth, has reached IN
the months of June, July and august ~ =.
1900 the unprecedented quantity OF 90. iIs
barrels That is more than a year. S out
put of some brewerses calling themselves
great.
THE HEALTH PROBLEM IS most
quickly solved by making ths. nloodt pure
and digestion perfect. 1ahlns aooa o,S
.Sarsaparilla. Its cures Of sserolula' Sait
rhel,m. dyspepsia nervousness ana zthat
tired feeling are legion.
The non-irritating ca thartic rs Hood s
Pills
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T. R. Payne. Herman Phoenix and W.
Downs
VWLLIAMSBURG'S AID.
Council Makes an Appropriation for
NstiEt'9EVH s5tsIIt3F CT
(s;pecial Dispatch 10 Tile IInles.l

Galveston Sufferers.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Tinles.l
WII415l-.-sISie BURG. IA. se.lt. l-.-The
City Council has appropriated 50 for the
Galveston storm sufferers, and appointed
a committee of its members 10 solicit
funds by private subscriptions.
The Couneil referred 10 a committee a
resolution granting the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company the privilege Of
raising an overhead bridge across the
track at Waller Street. The resolution,
which provides that the railway company
shall protect the city against damage
suits, will be disposed OF at the next
meeting Of the body.
An application, through Henley &
Bland. attorneys, for a Franchise to
operate telephone in this city by the
Chesapeake Telephone and Telegraph
Company. was referred 10 committee. THIS
s the first application ever made for a
Franchise in this city.
M C. Z. Marab!e was to-day granted a
license to sell liquor in this city The
tanning OF Tie ..2snse was opposed by
President Tyler, of William and Mary,
and several ministers, on the ground Of
an improper place for the business. The
court has been engaged since Monday
nearing witnesses.
The engine for the Williamsburg Knit
ting Mil has arrived. The brick work
on the building is nearing completion.
Mrs. II. Brooks is n Richmond visiting
Ter son, Mr.. w. Nj. Brooks, who has been
very sick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
A Policeman Cured BY PeIuna.
1 am lille . ae,v mss; u spses11 ksslt1.
sn8 owe al peaise 70 Pcrsss,' =

-
Mr.. ]. y. Howard, of Green Forest.
Ark. saws: cit has been nearly two
months since I wrote to you giving q
description OF my case Ny doctor advised
me not to take your medicines: he said ne
thought he could cure me- told nm u
would try him about two weeks longer, or
until could hear from you: but got
worse every day. SO told him three or
four days before heard from you that
| oad not want him to doctor me any more.
began taking Peruna and aIanaiin inn
s1leo-ateiy. and when got your letter and
the LIS OF Life followed the directions In
them- saw there was no other chance
for me- Ny doctor had no hope OF my
getting we'll. My bowels were so hioate0
that could not rest day or night if ate
any thing at all. thought my case IVES
hopeless.
| But. words cannot express my praise
! for your medicines. My friends were Won
| derfuiiy surprised when they saw me I'M
proving; for not one OF them expected me
| TO get well. have not suffered day
| since began taking your medicines:
| eat any thing wish and have good appe-
| tite. I was suffering from dropsy so bad
| that I could not get my clothes on and
| my feet were all swelled up especially
recommend it to people who have dropsy...
Bright.s disease Of the kidneys is only
| another name for catarrh CT the Kidneys
| Until DR. Hartman perfected his renowned
| catarrh remedy. Peruna, this disease was
| considered :ncurable. Peruna cures many
cases Of kidney diseases every year. even
after ali hope is gone, as In the case of
Mr.. Howard.
Address The Peruca Medicine Co.. Coz
iun,bus. Ohio, Tor free book on Summer
Catarrh.''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
TERRIBLE FOREST FIRE.
The Coleman Saunders Breach OF
Promise Suit Goes Over.

Especial DISPATCH to The Times)
WARSAW, VA. September 12.-The for
est fire near Oak Grove, Westmereland
couaty. continues without abatement. Ocer
fifteen hundred acres of woodland has been
burnt, with a total less OF eigh. thousand
dollars. Last night the barn, stable, hay.
corn and farming implements of Lawrence
Washington were burned. Other buildings
are in great danger on surrounding farms.
The CoIeman-Saunders breach OF promise
suit was called at Lancaster Courthouse
to-day, and on motion of the defendant.
was postponed until a special term of the
court. the date hereafter 20 be fixed. This
motion was made. on the ground of the
absence of a material witness who was
sick Miss Coleman, the Plaintiff, was In
attendance.
R. s. Dunaway, a prominent citizen of
Lancaster, died suddenly to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
KEEP UP THE FIGHT.
.. loo Would No. Haul Down flag

III Philippines.
In his speech before Mosbys r, men at
FAIRFAX Yesterday. General titzhush
I.ae t:,,ketl of his ooyhood days In this
county, when he would ride 20 the court
house horseback, and also OF the iat 's
and more eventfuI days from 1861 TO ioo'.
Referring to recent history Ne spoNs
with pride of the fact that the , ~
e.. ao,tad over Porto Rio and the
jsIards of the Pacific He did not tE.nA
WAT it should be hauled down IN ti-e
philippine Islands while it was being
arec upon by the Filipinos. lie mas
rwn sons in the army there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
RETHEI, WILL TAKE IT.

Collector of Customs John S. Bethel.
makes no concealment Of the fact that
he would like to have the Republican
nomination for Congress in this district.
He does not look with especial favor upon
the winning qualities of any of the gen
:laalen who have been mentioned for
the honor. and thinks his candidacy
against Captain Lamb would redeem the
district and make it safely Republican
The stock of Mr.. Ryall is going UP, and
it is thought that he has some backing
among the Richmond leaders.
1t is still very certain, however, that
when the time for business comes. Mr.
Chairman P Snead, Of King William,
will be the nominee.
The Republic IS will hold precinct
meetings throushout tbs city tomorrow
night to elect delegates to a city conven-
t;ons 10 be held Saturday night at Laubes
Hall, which in turn will choose delegates
to the Manchester Convention. which meets
next Tuesday to nominate candidate for
Con SreSS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
THE FAMOUS ORIGINAL GENTRY
SIEHIsr

The famous original Gentry Dog and
Pony Show, composed of the largest herd
of handsome dogs, intelligent ponies, conf
cal monkeys and sasacious baby elephants
ever seen, Will soon visit the city. The eN-
hibition exhibits under canvas, and is the
largest show of this kind IN the world, in
fact the Gentry Brothers have a monopo-
ly on this sort OF entertainment. This is
the fourteenth year of the Gentry Show.
and many improvements have been made
since It's last appearance n this city They
will locate on West Main Street near the
car barns. for three days. commencing
Tuesday, September 18th. Afternoon at
2:s0; night at 5 o'clock. General adnis-
sion: Children, Is cents; adults, % cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
NAJoR. CARTER APPOINTED.
the Late }. II. Tally as Tip
slt,fl. of tn. Supreme CURT.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times)

Especial Dlsllatch 70 TIC IILes
STANTON, VA, September IL
Proceedings in tae Supreme Court of 4Ap-
meals at Stanton to-day We're as follows:
Major Henry c.. Garter was appointed tip-s
staff of this court al its place of session at
Richmond il. place of John Fl. ,Tti.ey de-
ceased.
The case of Lovette administrat e VS. s.
Perry from the circuit Court of Clarke
county was argued and submitted Argued
on behalf of the appellants by MARSHALL
Mccormick, Esq. and on behalf OF the
appelleess by A. Moore, Jr., Esq.
The case of Boyd VS. Boyd. from the
circuit Court af Warren county. was
dismissed agreed.
The case OF BOYD trustee vs.. Mckee ct
ais. from the Circuit Court of Frederick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
Veteran cavn ry Eeunicn.

Especial Dispatch to The TfnesI
GI.oITCESTER C. H, VA. September
12.-The annual reunion of Conn., ..
Thirty-fourth Virginia Cavalry. Fltzhush
Lees Division. took place at Summertime.
the home of Mr. John Tabb, to-day. eu.se
a number of veterans were present. ne
dav was pleasantly spent. many speeehes
were made and the good dinner enjoys
~ JyiT,;,m Garter St,Ibbs, OF Louis ana.
r. whom is largely due the credit OF these
rernions was present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
Cord wood assnc,,.'ron-

called meeting OF the Virginia Cord
Wood Association was held YESTERDAY al
ternoon at No Z North Tensh stse ~
The Association desires TO Keep
of all the carrying vesseis s...,,r,
u .ns =, ,,-,eoryn measurements than they
, ha,.e s uf., been abe to get The
s aass ae5s' IS in good condition and is
a ..srabsrshfn is rapidly growing in num-
bers. ----------ez -
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(spccial Dispatch to The Timcs)
SUFFOLK. VA, Sept. 12.-Hon. j. E.
BCokee. of Suffolk is getting uneasy about
mis- Texas relatives. He has there five
brothers. one CT WITCH lived near Calves
TON. No word has come from any Of them
since Saturday nights disaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
Suit an &c. onnt"r Eoy's Death.
Especial Disiaich 20 The Iimes-l

- -
BRIs.oL. TENN. September I'll. b
Moore. OF Bristol. brought suit against
the East Tennessee Telephone COMPANY
to-day for damages m the sum Q. sso.ess
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
University Students.

lSpecinl Dispatch 70 Tho Tinlcs)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, September
- Students are arriving in on every
on al arts Of the Onion to
enter the University this session From
present prospects, the number Of stu
dents this session will be larger than the
! previous year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
MR.. sHACkELF0RD ILL.
His Condition is Considered onite

Seriuu>.
Mr.. John L. ShackeIford lies III with q
complication OF kidney tronoles al n.a
borna No tbs East Franklin street, nav
inc, been taken suddenly so Tuesday eve.
mig. Mr.. Shackelford has been GhieL
clerk in the Office OF the Auditor OF fno-
lie Accounts OF Virginia for forty years,
and Is now IS years OF age. having passe.
most active life. At late hour ias.
night there had been little change IN nus
condition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
Low RATES Nor:iH and WEST

Delorc you lravel North or West cai
upon or address the undersigned for low
est raleS via York River Line and Baiti-
more and Ohio Railroad tRoyal Blue
Line). superb steamer service to Balu-
more, connecting with the finest. tastes
and safest train in the world. Leave
Richmond daily Except Sunday; from the
Southern Railway Depot n 1880 P. NJ
Apply to Richmond Transfer Company,
aO3 East Main Street; or Arthur G. Lew
is Southern Passenger Agent Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, Norfolk. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Co
iun,bus. Ohio, Tor a free book on "summer
CatarrF.''

killed recently by the falling of an inse-
cure telephone pole.
The PLAINTIFFS attorneys are C. J. St.
John and Burrow Bros.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13

helm. reported among those drowned at
Alvin, Texas. left here fortnight ago.
after visiting relatives here and in Bed
ford county
Prior to her marriage Mrs. Johnson was
Miss Emma Biggs. and resided here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13

preached in his two churches on the
first Sunday In this month";
Miss Mamie Robertson has returned
from Portsmouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
DEAD IN GALyEsToN.

Among the list of dead at Galveston
appears the name of .;aan Lynch, who is
supposed TO be the j ohm Lynch wflo went
from petersburg iately TO engage in tae
hardware business in the Texas city
Inc Democratic City Committee and the
Executive Committee of the Bryan-Stay-
enson and Lassiter GLIB, met tonight.
GIRL STUDENTS.
The Southern Female College began It's
thirtye. siith session this moraI1ls. one
hundred sc1olsrs were enrolled to-day.
which Is the hest opening the college has
had since its foundation. The boarding de-
partment is crowded.
a license WAS issued this morning for the
marriage Of Mr.. John ]. Heelan and Mrs
Sarah u. Thompson. The marriage t5ol,
place in Richmond this afternoon.
Mr.. Heeian is a former police officer. and
Mrs THOMPSON is the. widow of the Jate
Alexander d. Thompson.
Mr.. Charles r I.assIter. has Returned =,
Petersburg from visit to his brother
at West Point. Mr.. I,assiter is greatly
nmproFedi in health by the trip.
The ioodoos'' won. the championship of
petersburg yesteriay afternoon, defeat
ing the Has Beens'' in a bail game fv the
score Of IL 10 10
Mss TIME Taylor left yesterday for
S1harictfesNiile to teach vocal music al
rawlings Institute. Miss Monte Tay;or
her sister accompanied her and will he
a student at the Institute
There are six eases OF felony to he
tried at the term of the Prince George
County Court, which begins Tomorrow.
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county was argued in part and continued
till tomorrow morning for a further hear
ina
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4 nlnnnthelInst.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs)
CONVICTION. VA, Sept. 12--Nlr. and
Mrs s NJ Johnson and sister, Mrs. VIII
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-13
HOUSE BUR- ned
NEAR PETERSBURG
Two Fine Horses and Other Property
Destroyed.
FIRE AT SMALLPOX HOSPITAL.
John Lynch, Who Went from Peters
bnrs to Galveston to Engage IN
The Hardware Husincss. Among
Those Reported Dead.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times


PETERSBURG, VA. Sept 1.-THE
large barn and double tenement dwell
ing onSWioiet Bank just across TIE river
from Petersburg. was destroyed by lire
late this afternoon.
TWO fine horses, ten hogs, a steam
tnresher, other farming implements and
several out houses were also destroyed
Ihe historic residence, owned and cccu-
pied by Mr.. a. \. Hasliins, was not dam
aged The origin Of the fire is not known
SMALLPOX HOSPITAL AFsRE.
The iiieid in whicfl tlle Smallpox Aospila.
Is situated vas Set on IKE yesterday b.
Sparks from IA engine. me butldils
caught several times but was not de-
:stroyed.
The continued absence OF Mr.. A. G
Jones, who disappeared from rs home last
monday monday. is causing his friends much IN
eaSiuesS