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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
ANTI-LYNCHING LAW.
soutI. Carolina statute gets Another
Black Eye.
. Associated Press.l

CHARLESTON. S. c. September 20
The anti-lynch1ns law OF this State, max
ing the county responsible for damages to
the family OF the victim. has received an
other black eye On January 4th. 1885,.
Isaac Brown Il negro. was found hanging
10 the railroad crossing at Stillton, Or
angeburg county. his neck broken and his
body riddIed with bullets. Browns father
brought suit against the county for dam
ages. The verdict was set aside by Judge
Gage, and another trial Of the same case
has been had this week, ard another YER
dict rendered for the county OF Orange
burg. The defeuse offered no testimony.
relying upon the failure 20 prove lynch-
tug, which they conJended required the
concurrence of q. mob or multitude OF
persons. Buchanan, the presiding judge
charged the jury that q lEHching slight
be. committed by q mob or by any person
or persons. but the charge appears to
have had no effect on tie jury. 4 motion
for a new trial will be made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
FlREMEN'S NIGHT.
The Price OF Admission to the Fall of
ieIlil CI,t in Half.

Tonight will be firemens night and the
last night of the Pain production OF the
Fall Of Pelzin, fireworks show that
has proved the greatest success OF its kind
that Pain ever sent South, The price has
been made twenty-five cents, and the
managers will endeavor to have the last
performance better than any OF the pre-
vous ones. The fete scene that has caused
so much interest during the progress Of
the spectacle will be furnished with some
new acts.
The crowds at the show have increased
nightly, and last night the visitors who
came for the firemens carnival We're out
in full force. That they were pleased
there can be no doubt, and that the last
performance viii please them equally as
much it is certain.
The Fall Of Pel1in'f will be among the
spectacies that Pain will produce at the
Charleston Exposition next year. It is
sad to be the best ever designed and car
aied out in this country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
ATTACKED EDITOR.
Scoual to the Bad Treatment OF Cow
ernor Roosevelt.
NV Associated Press
ScQual TO

VICTOR. COL, Sept 27.-As q sequel
to the disorderIy proceedings at the Roose-
;relt Republican meeting III this city last
evening F. y. Briggs, editor of the Victor
Record, was assaulted to-day IN his office.
il an editorial denouncing the participants
in the riot the Record stated that "a few
dissokute women waved rags in the very
faces OF the Distinguished guests
E. E. Carr, a miner, who Claims that
this statement is a reflection upon his
wifes character, entered the Record office
today ana struck Editor Briggs on the
head as he sat at his desk. Briggs
jumped up and struck Carr in the face
Rev Father Downey interfered ana
stopped the fight. Neither man was much
hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
STEVENSON ALSO.
He Will Speak at the Bryan Meeting
III New York City.

NEW YORK, Sept 27-James K.
Mcguire. Chairman of the State Executive
Committee. announced to-day that ne had
received word from Mr. Stevenson. Vice
Presidential candidate. stating that ne
will be in New York State for seyeras
days, He VII speaI, a cle Bryan neel-i3s
october 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
DEPARTMENTAL INSPECTION
The Richmond Fire Department will
be on Review To DAY

The regular inspection OF the Richmond
Fire Department. viii take place this af-
ternoon at o'clock.
This inspection will take place on Broad
Street in front of the City Hall. and the
official inspection viii be made by the
Board OF Fire Commissions and the
Mayor.
The entire department will be embraced
ir this inspection. A street parade viii
be given and a band will be in attend
ance, SO that the ceremonies will be Of
interest to the general public as well as
the firemeT.
This inspection is held twice year, and
is done in order to keep the various COM
panies in frst-class condition and ready
for any emergency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Richmond. Va Sent 9th j!

To Our Patrons aid the Public Generally:
Owing to cur making the necessary
changes in our power station and remov-
ing old electrical apparatus, preparatory
TO the arrival offnew generators, which
are now in transit to this city. we find
ourselves short o power. and are COM
PEELED to reduce tie schedules on the lines
noted below, and respectfully ask the in-
diligence OF our r,trcna:
On the Lasesi{e Line. hourly trips;
Barton Heights. aalt-hour trips High
land Park. halt-htur trips, Seven Pines,
two-hour trips.
We will endeavorto give the usual ser
vices.on all our lain and Manchester
lines.
RICHMOND PASSENGER & POWER CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
The IsIues' Inspection.

The preliminary full-dress inspection of
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Bat
talon was held last night at their armory-
The attendance was large and it is e1-
pccted that they VIII make their usual
one hundred yer cent. at the annual in
spection which will be held on October
10th. Company b was commanded by
Lieutenant Spence; in the absence of Cap
tain Daughtrey. and Captain Cheatwood
IN charge of Company a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Novel Political Demonstration
nv AssocIated Press !

~ EassOGIareN IreSS.
WHEELING, WEST VA, Sept. 81
Wheeling is TO have a novel political
demonstration on October 18th. At the
State fair grounds a Republican field day
will be held in connection with which
there will be a run from Canton to Wheel
ing Presidential relay race, relays of
blcyclists will carry a message from Presi-
dent Mckinley to the Republicans OF West
Virginia. The message will be read to
the audience upon its receipt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
sERENADED THE TIMES.
Iardclla's Band Renders II Spien did
Programme.

a delightful serenade was given in front
Of The Tines office last night by Iardelia's
band. under the direction Of the Music
Committee ef the Virginia State Firemen's
Association Iarielia's band is one of the
best in the State. The first selection rem
dere6 was a marcil-"Our Capital City
by yoelker The programme was closed
with the celebra I'D Carnival March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
DEATHS.


BLANKENsHIP. Died, at Pinner's
Point. Mrs. DORA LAVINIA BLANK
ENSHIP. wife of Jurius H. c. Blank
enship in her Iorty-ffth year.
Her remains will arrive THIS F'ri-
day) MORNING and be conveyed to the
residence, No. 511 North Twenty-fourth
Street.
Funeral announced later.
RROWN.-Died, at the Women's League
Hospital, North Third Street. at 1880
o'clock a. n, Thurs a1a September pc
forrv-secoEd year of his age.
Funeral FRIDAY, September 2Sth.
from st. Philips P. e. church, at 3
o'clock p. N.
RoBERTSoN.-Died. In New York, at 10
A.. NJ, Thursday, VIRGINIA.. infant.
daughter Of l.. T. and i. Virgie
Robertson. q
Funeral from Union Depot at s:40
o'clock A. n. TO-DAY. .,-,...zs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
ITiIlO Offer an Increase.
(By Associated Press.)

HAzELTON. PA. Sept. 2I.-The. Asso-
ciated Press at 10 o'clock tonight Sc
cured from President Mitchell the adj
mission that he believes that the, mine
operators have agreed to make the strik-
ing mine workers an offer of 10 per cent
increase IN wages Further than this Mr..
Mitchell declines to talk. He has been
reticent all day on the subject. and sey-
eral times declared that he knew moth
ing of the runors of a settlement OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Captain Hall Stricken Down.

While the parade was herring the Fair
Grounds, Captain Hall, tle genial and
popular director of the National Soldiers
Home Band, suffered a sunstroke. He
fell to the pavement and bed pTofusely
from the ears, nose and mouth, and for
several minutes it was supposed that his
attack was fatal. He rallied somewhat
and was taken TO a hosrtal. where his
condition improved after he had been
treated. He is not seriously IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Fighting in Colombia.
CBy Associated Prcss.)

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. September 81
Advice received to-day from Colon, Co
lonlbia, say the rebel forces again adj
vanced to within fourteen miles of Pana-
ma, but were checked there by the Gov
eminent troops. The latest news was
that fighting is still proceeding between
the opposing armies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
OTIS BANQUETED.
Wheeler Responded to the Toast "Our
Country
fBY AssocIated PressN

NEW YORK, Sept. 27-Maior-
E. S. Otis, u. S. A. was entertained at
dinner tonight at Delnloulcos by
Lafayette Post 40, G.. A. r. ~ telegram
of regret was received from President
Mckinley and read.
General Otis made an address, in which
he said that the idea OF now Withdraw
ing the American troops and giving the
islands independence was preposterous.
as il woulo be followed by anarchy ana
q carnival of blood.
General Joseph Wheeler spoke to the
toast of Cur Country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Gravescnd.
eBy Associated Press

NEW YORK. September 27.-Three
favorites won 81 the Gravesend track to-
day. Summary:
First raee-about six furiongs-Modrine
a to 2. first, Meehanus 6 to . second,
Unmasked Is to 81 third. Time, ITO s-5.
Second race-1nile and q sixteenth-Ser-
rano Is TO 81 first, Compensation e to y
second. Alsike as to u third. Time. 1:49.
Third race-fye furlongs-cherries u
to 81 first, Luck G TO p second, Candle g.
TO 2, third. Time. ] :o2
Fourth race-ocean View Handicap.
mile and sixteenih-Ilil g to
u first, Gonfalon e to q second, Greenock
90 to - third Time. las.
Fifth race-abont six furlongs-Lelamcn
q 10 u :irss, The Rhyuer Is TO ID second,
DR.. Barlow GO TO u third. Time. 1:12 4-6.
Sixth rfce-one mile and 70 yacds-Bei-
grade Geo 10 y first, Radtord Go to 81
sess7S. Yves. Baden q TO y third. Tine.
,. = ,s;-s..
3 Mr.. l1a-sesss svdnor. who has been con-
fined TO his room W. -, -a:ned a.l,lc.
IS now able To- - z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
TIRED OF REIGNING.
King Leopold OF Belgium is to Alb
iBy Associated Press. }

PARIS. Sept z8.-'F'rom a source worthy
OF confidence says the Courier Soir. we
learn that the Ktns of the Be1Gians in
ter.Is to abdtclte, before the close OF the
present Belgian Parliament, in favor OF
the Prince Of FLANDERS.
King Leopold counts confidently upon
the result of his action being tine sinking
OF the crrarreI5 Of the rival parties which
would then uni tc to obesrve the conditions
OF the new regime
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
ROOSEvELT's TOUR.
Another attempt Made to Break up
Meeting.
NV Associated rress. J

PrrEBLo, COL, Sept 27.-When the
special train hearing The Roosevelt party
arrived here this evening. the STATEN was
crowded with people 10 see the Governor
Three meetings were held and all OF
them were attended by large audiences
During tne day at the various stopping
places the crowds were remarkably large
ana an unusual interest attended the
meetings.
At Canton city another organized at
tempt was made by spcail minority to
interrupt the proceedings This mob was
composed mostly % boys. with few.
1ren WHO shouted for Bryan and cheered
so as to interrupt the speakers. One OF
the youngsters neing asked why he was
acting so dsorderly. stated that he was
hired u do So They wore uniform caps
and acted in concert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
CELEBRATION IN MEMPHIS.
People JubiIaut Over Large Increase

CBy Associated Press)
MEMPHIS. TESN-, Sept 27.-Tha off
cial figures of the census Of Memphis, IS
sued from washington to-day. which had
been held back for vertical ton because
they showed such a large increase. were
the, occasion OF a celebration here to-
night a parade of 15,00o persons, accom-
panied by several brass bands and carry
ing torches. marched through the priElci-
pal streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
THE GAYNOR-GREENE CASE.
Hearing Resumed Yesterday in New
York City.
cnr Associated Press. }

NEW YORK. Sept. 27-Hearing in the
matter Of BENJAMIN D. Greene, John F.,
o. II. and W. r Gayuor, indicted II
Georgia for completely in the oberlin NJ
Carter conspiracy to defraud the United
States Government in the Savannah mar
Dor Improvement works, was resumed to-
day before United States Commissioner
Shields.
The hearing is on the application for the
removal Of the defendants to the Jurls-
diction OF the Georgia Federal Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Hit With 4 Trick bat.

Lottie Jones. colored woman. about
forty years of age. was hit on the head
last night by a brickbat thrown by an
unknown party. ~ large wound was in
fiicted and several stitches were neces-
sary DIR. w. A ellis. OF the ambulance
corps. treated Lottie at the First Police
Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Robert Edward Lee.
CWrirten for The TimeS.)

Written for The Timeso
Though deep7 beneath the sod the chief
Has Slept in Deaths embrace for many
Though long departed from this vale
Among us sull he lives. Nor time, nor
Nor things to come, while here we weary
Shall sound a name so sweet to South
As mat Of him who held our hopes and
fears
While war clouds dark erhuns each
Southern State.
And ever shall we sing as we have sung
His praises great until at last When we
Are gone and time our funeral knells mas
Then Shall our children sing on Bonded
The same sweet song. and every lisping
tongue
Shall. murln' ring, lisp the hallowed
name of LEE
OTIS MANSON CLARKE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
The NEW YORK's MlSHAP.
The Liner Broke Her starboard
Thrust Shaft.
by Associated Press.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept, &--The Aneri-
cab Line steamer New York, Captain
Roberts, from New York t.tg. September
18th. so- Southampton, arrived here lat
evening s.. 10 o.clock about seventeen ana
G half hours late. Captain Roberts re-.
ports tina, the steamer had broken her
starboard thrust shaft on Tuesday. TIE
accident viii not interfere with her return
voyage. as the company has spar on the
ship and she will leave southampton a.
noon on Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
BLOCKADE CHINESE PORTS.
Russian Troops are Massing Around
Kirin 1Ianchurih.

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 27--The Rus
sian naval staff announces that it is pro
posed to blockade all Chinese naval ports
in consequence Of the hostile attitude of
rhe Chinese fleet at Shanghai, ana to serd
fast cruisers from the allied squadrons to
protect transports
The general staff announces that Rus.
sian troops are massing around kirin, in
Mancburia, where there are 5000 Chinese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Answers All Similar.

BERLIN. Sept 27.-From two high
diplomatic sources i was.learned that all
the answers which nave been received TO
Germany's proposition have one feature
in common. While accepting in principle
the demand for a proper punishment OF
the ringseadcrs they refuse TO postpone all
peace negotiations until after the settle
nlemt OF this one point. The replies of
Japan and France ire in agreement as to
this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
OBITUARY..
Thomas p Bell.

Information was received yesterday
OF the death at his home. near Norfolk,
of Captain Thomas 2. Bell. Captain
Bell, at one time lived in this city, and
was HEH known here. He married Miss
Laura Stratton, a daughter Of the late
II. 2. StTatton. His funeral took place
from his home yesterday and the inter-
ment was in Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Rrazos Still. Rising.
lEy Associated Press.)

HOUSTON, TEXAS. September 1.-THE
Bra:os River Is still rising at Waco, and
an overflow row seems certain. The rise
has been more rapid this evening than al
any time previously. The rise In she
Colorado has reached Columbus, and two
sbents in the Southern Pacific bridge have
gone. fnterrupting railroad traffic to the
west.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Mrs. Nor;a Curtis.
lspecial Dispatch 10 The Times

TAMPICo, VA, Sept. 26.-Mrs Noria
Curtis died this morning at o'clock at
this place, after a two years sickness,
age 81 years. She was a. devoted Christian
and highly esteemed. She is survived by
her husband, two sisters and three
brothers. Her funeral will take place Fri
day at II A NJ, at Grafton Disciples
Church, in this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Make Selection.

The Board of Lady Managers of the
Retreat for the Sick met yesterday and
selected Mss Wick, of the Garfield Me-
mortal Hospital. Washington, the success
scr of Miss Hall as head nurse Miss
Wick VIII assume charge October LIST,
and until her arrival Miss Virginia Till
man viii be in charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
lewis C0urcey.

tSpecial Dispatch 70 The Times)
WARSAW, VA. September 27-Lewis
courgey. of Mundy Point. Northumber-
land county, died suddenly at his home of
heart disease at u O'Clock on Wednesday
night last.
The deceased was in the ffty-eighth
year of his age, and one of the wealthiest
and most prominent citizens OF the county.
He is survived by a widow and six chill
Grsn. all of whom are grown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
officer B;ad!ey REFLECTED.

Policeman Z. j. Bradley. Of the Second
District, was reelected to succeed HIM
self fer a term of three years at meet
ing OF the Police Board held yesterday
a ternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28

The ftrernen from Charlestown, W. Va,
went in q body &c the office Of Colonel
Cutshaw. in the City Hall yesterday
TO greet him as a former fellow-towns 1nan.
The meeting was most cordial, and many
pleasant words passed between the Colonel
and his visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28

The death of DIR. Wright will be sin
cerely mourned in Richmond, where ne
was greatly beloved He came here from
Reidsville, y. c., several years ago and
took charge of the LeishStree Church.
He was very successful in mis- work here,
and did much TO increase the influence
of his church. He took q great interest
in the work of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union, and the successful organization Of
that institution in Richmond and Virginia
is largely due TO him.
About two years ago his health broke
down and he found it necessary to resign
his charge and seek rest in his old home
near Troy Since his departure from Rich
,mond. however, he engaged in pastoral
work in several churches around Troy.
DR.. Wright was a. native of North Caro-
lima and was a graduate of Wake Forest
College. AS a speaker, he was earnest.
pain spoken, ana forceful. He was a
good sermonzer and an excellent pastor.
While in the city DR.. Wright was a mem
Der of the Foreign Mission Board and
was highly esteemed for his good iudg-
ment on questions that came up before
hos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Picked UD Il Bicycle.

DR.. Fisher. of the ambulance corps.
while returning from a cali. found bicy-
Gle IN the street. He captured it and
took it TO the City Hospital, where II
awaits an owner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Virginia i. Eubnnk.

Virginia Estelle E,ubank, the two-year-
old daughter of P. NJ. and f. S. Eubank
died Wednesday night at the residence of
her parents, No. 1907 West Marshall Street
The funeral viii take place at O'Clock
this afternoon. The interment will be
in River View Cemetery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28

Lieutenant + VI. Hardy, % compa7~
&C" Guard Of the Commonwealth. who
has been sick for the past sAree months.
has just returned from 3 vacation in New
Work. State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Standing or the Clubs
Where They PLAY TO Day.

Philadelphia at New York.
Boston at Brooklyn.
St. Louis at Chicago
Cicinnati at Pittsburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Hclncd to Entertain.

Auxiliary Club, No. II, helped to enter
tain the visitors at the Auditorium lunch
con Yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pay

take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money ii it fails to
cure. E. W. Grote's signature is on each
box. 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
CONTINUED from First Page.

cerned viii decide to leave the settle
ment of their disagreement to the head
of the Catholic Church in the United
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Fine appearance.

The Bedford City Fire Department pre-
sented a fine appearance in the line Of
march yesterday Afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28

ABOUT TO BEGIN
Continued from First Page)
Continued from First Page)

the strength of the forces landed there by
the allied Powers, as follows:
Austrian, 494; German, Sis; British.
S.9S53: American, 5,60S; French, 6,575; Ital-
ian. 2,5n: Russian, %, 1884; japanese, 15,57o;
total 6S.253.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
AT HARDlN'S SHOP.
AIcssrs. Il. Il. hInn,a&ur, S. L. Kelley
and Colonel Lamb Sneak.

More than a hundred persons attended
the Democratic speaking at Hardin's Shop
last night. The meeting was held in the
open air, and the speakers addressed the
crowd from a platform raised for the oc
casion. Mr.. r. L. Montague was first in
troduced. He was followed by Hon. S. l..
Kelley, and Congressman Lamb closed the
mo no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
DIR. w. l.. Wright.

Especial Dispatch to The Times
TROY. \. c., September 27.-Dr. w. L.
Wright died at his home in Troy, n. c.,
at 2:15 O'Clock this morning.
he was formerly pastor of Leigh-Street
Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.
Ills funeral will take place i'll Re;dsville,
Saturday, September 18th, al 100 O'clock
in the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
BASEBALL.

Scores Yesterday.
Brooklyn. 4: Boston, 2.
Cincinnati, 4; Pittsburg, l.
New York, c; Philadelphia, 1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
New York. G. Philadeipbta, 4.

NEW YORK, September 27.-The New
Yorks won from Philadelphia by good
batting in the fourth inning.
Score: R II. E.
Philadelphia .....o1OooOo2l4 5 /
New Yorlz.......1 90 1000 Sc II I
Batteries-Dunn. Douglas and McFar-
land; Hawley and Grady. Time, hours
Umpire, Mr.. Snyder. Attendance, SEQ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Cincinnati, 4; ?. t1sb urg. I.

PITTsBURG, PA, September 21.-Cin-
cinnati buched hits in the fourth inning
while Pittsburg could not touch Newton
when men were on bases Attendance,
$500.
Pittsburg ..co1OOoo00- .
Cincinnati $500. OO03oo0 01-4 /
I3atteries-Waddell and thinner: New
ton and Kahoe. Time, las. Umpire, Ems