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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Y VALUABLE RELICS
LOST AT OAKLAND.
Famous Colonial Home of the Cookies
Now in Ashes.
OLD PORTRAITS DESTROYED.
Parchment Deed OF Gift from King
George Was Burnea-Eiye Genera
tions Have Succeeded to Title.
Captain Edmund Il. Cocke.

In the burning Of Oakland" the home
of the Cookies on the James. in C,umber-
land county. about fifty miles above RIch-
mond. which occurred on the night OF
the seventeenth OF this month. there was
DESTROYED one of the Oldest ana most
historic colonial houses in the Statc-one
in which true Southern hospitality had
been famed for more than five genera
tons The building was DESTROYED. and
with it many family treasures which
cannot be replaced. In the dining-room of
the house now in ashess there hung the
parchment deed OF sift from George II.
King Of England, 10 'our trusty and we'll
beloved servant William Cooke Five
generations of the name have succeeded
in the ownership OF the tIact, originally
about eight thousand acres.
FAMOUS VISITORS.
The present owner of the property is
Captain Edmund r. Cooke. who is widely
known throughout the State. Like many
such famous places IL Virginia, noted per
sons had been its guests.
jefferson, Monroe, General Robert E.
Lee, Bishop Meade, and other famous
Vrginians, whose names are immortal
Were frequent visitors III those days at
Oakland General Lee, probably more than
the others, visited the famous Old home,
and many relics personally associated with
him were lost in the recent fire. Some
We're the gift Of Mrs. Lee and General
Gusts Lee to different members Of the
Cooke family.
Among the priceless portraits which were
lost and can in 10 wise be replaced were
those of Edmund Randolph, First Secre-
tarv Of State to General Washington, and
great-sreat-gra of Captain Ed
mund r. Cooke, and another of Elizabeth
Patton wife of John Preston, the pioneer
who settled in Augusta early in the eigh-
occasion. by her husband, Mrs. Preston
awakened in the night by an Indian
tering her room; the brave woman having
no weapon within her reach but an axe,
attacked the savage with it and drove Tim
from the house
DEEDS OF vALOR
Many such deeds have been recounted of
this brave little woman from generation
to generation Of her posterty. From the
somewhat stern face of the portrait de-
stroyed, framed in the frll OF a severely
plain cap. one cou1 easily believe she
might almost have cowed even a brave
with its steadfast fixed gaze.
The grounds which surrounded the
colonial home at "Oakand' con-
tain twenty-seven acres. and from the
splendid oaks, their ages told in centuries,
which stand in this Enclosure the place
derived its name.
The origin of the fire which destroyed
the property is yet a mystery, and will
probably never be known. The fire broke
out about 10 O'Clock, and despite the
heroic efforts of the lew on the place at
the time, little was saved, and the famous
old home soon lay in ashes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Omaha. Neb.. writes:
81 have used Peruna and can cheer
fully recommend it as being the best
remedy for catarrh and general debil-
ity that have ever used"
Yours gratefully,
Hrs. c. II. Buck.

The symptoms OF catarrhal debility are:
4 iabby. pale condition of the mucous
surfaces, with sticky. sJringy mucous Sc
cretion, which causes much hnwkins or
coughing, coated tongue, white specks in
the back part of the throat, and very
red, ragged appearance OF the tonsils.
Besides the usual symptoms of catnrrh,
the patient has brown specks before his
eyes. slight dizziness, roaring IN the ears,
attacks of nervous headache. palDttation Of
the heart, flashes of heat, followed by
slight chilly sensations, faintness, depres-
sion, dependency. forebod;ngs foolish
fears, and many other similar ones.
In such cases local treatment can do
nothing but harm. Peruna nus again and
again been found of great value in these
cases The first dose gives prompt relief
to the most distressing symptoms. and a
persistent use of it for a reasonable length
OF time will permanently cure cases of long
standing.
a dose of Peruna before each meal dur
ing the hot season is a safeguard of price
less value Catarrh cannot be cured by
locul treatment a thorough course of in
ternal treatment with Peruna affords the
only reasonable prospect OF cure. Sprays,
douches inhalants and garsles sometimes
relieve but never cure. Peruna cures by
removing the cause. It gradually eraoi-
Gates the catarrh from the system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
GAS FOR FUEL.
Indications That IL Will BE Largely
Used Here Next Winter


There is every indication that thousands
of gas stoves will BE used in Richmond
during the coming winter
The new Council Committee on Light
has taken the matter up, and will push 1t
forward with great vigor- A special COM
mittee, of Which Councilman Charles r.
Winston, of Clay Ward. is chairman, has
the subject directly in charge. but the SUI
perintendent OF the Gas Works, the Gas
Inspector and all the members of the Light
Committee are co-opera ting actively in an
effort to devise a popular plan of inducing
the people to use gas instead Of other
fuels
4 large number of samples of different
kinds of stoves have been left at the Upper
Gas Works by the agents of manufacture
ers, where they may be examined by any
who may desire to see them.
Mr.. Winston Will probably call his COM
mttee together some time next week,
when all the information now in possession
of the committee will be carefully gone
over. and tests made of the stoves on hand.
Messrs. Shelton and Knowles We're max
ing some tests for their own use yester-
day, and Mr.. Shelton said he was very
much pleased with the result. Mr.. Smell
ton said two gentlemen had recently re-
moved from Norfolk to this city, ana
both brought their gas stoves with them
he thinks the success Of the committee
in the matter Of getting Richmond people
to take hold OF the new scheme IS assured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
ON CHU RCH HILL.
Boys Bureau Very Popular-Personal

Boys Bureau Very Popuiar-Personai
Notes.
The building occupied by the Boys Bu-
reau on Church Hill, has been thorough
ly and neatly painted This adds greatly
to the outside appearance and with its
windows full OF the latest illustrated Pc
riodicals, the Bureau is becoming a mag
netic power in that district The hot spell
has not slackened the energies OF ofncefs
or members, and an appreciatiVe gain
erng assemble every opening night 10
partake of the Literary feast
The Bureau is open every Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday nights and an Of
ficer is always on hand to give the mem
bers and callers polite attention.
Miss Ada Richardson, of III North
Twenty-eighth Street, left last night on
a visit to friends in Newport News, Hamp-
ton and Old Point.
Messrs. NJ. Gordon, Marvin J. Taylor
and Harvey CoSbil left yesterday
to recuperate at the home of Mr.. Gordon,
in Prince George county.
Miss Mary Montague. OF 705 North Twen-
ty-eighth Street. has returned from Il
pleasant stay with friends at Elko.
AR. a. ]. Gary, of the City Hall force.
is slowly improving at his home on North
Twenty-fifth Street.
Miss Addic Walf7rd of 5oS ~ North
Twenty-siXth Street. the charming daugf-
ter of Mr.. john E. WaIford manager for
J. B. Pace Tobacco Company. has gone to
the country to recuperate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Two Marriages.

Mr.. I. Freeman Epes, prominent young
lawyer of Blackstone, and Miss Agnes
Sturs:s, daughter of Rev. Joseph r. Stur-
sls, pastor Of the Methodist church at
that place are to be married.
The bride is well known here, having
resided in Richmond when her father was
pastor of Trinity church
Mr. John r. Rev, a lawyer of Acconac
county, will soon wed Miss Florence Eve
lyn Wood, daughter of Rev. W. w. Wood,
pastor of the Baptist church at Frost
burg, Md.
The prospective bride was educated at
the Womans COLLEGE in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

Place Methodist Church to-day at L
A. NJ, and DR.. j. 3. Hawthorne, of
Grove-Avenue Baptist Church, at SIS P
n. Miss Doza Mitchell Will sing at the
evening service.
Rev. G. II. Spooner. pastor of Trinity
Methodist Church. has rendered the Windy
Point Club an invitation to attend SER
vice there in a body.
Tie Kings Soldiers, an organization of
the Methodist religious institute. of this
city. will meet this afternoon at o'clock
instead of 3 o'clock.
The president, Mr.. Henry Peasants
desires a large attendance.
Services with the Gospel Wagon will
be held to-day at Nineteenth and Main
Streets at 3:15; Oregon Hill at $50;
Seventeenth and Grace Streets at 545 by
Rev. &. F. Williams and others.
Rev. r. II. Bennett, pastor CT the ST.
James Methodist Church, is expected TO
return to the city on next Thursday, and
the membership are preparing to give
bin a warm welcome, notice of which
will be given later.
CATHOLIC NOTES.
The September Intention for the Apos-
tleship of Prayer is christian Zeal"
Rev. Father Kelly. OF Chicago ILL.,, was
the guest of Mrs Keiveney this week.
Rev. Father John. o. S. B.. chaplain for
the Sisters of Charity at Hoybrook was
in the city this week, looking much i'm
proved by his stay in the country.
Rev. A Van De Eyver has returned to
the city from his trip North.
@. x. A. Branch, No. 14S, of the Cathe
dral, will meet tomorrow after . O'Clock
Mass. One assessment has to be paid
The Children Of Mary so to Holy Com
mutton in body tomorrow morning at
St. Pauls.
Tomorrow is the day for putting the en-
reiopes of the Altar and Sanctuary Socie-
ty in the boxes.
Rev. Father VIM. OHara. of Norfolk,
Va, was in the city during the past week.
Rev. Father J. T. O'Farrell and Rev.
Father Louis, o. S. B., of Petersburg,
Va. were in the city during the past
week.
Sister Iugena Of Sisters of Charity, of
St Patrick's Academy, still remains in
disposed.
Father Hertnott, of the Lazarus Order,
Bath. Md, is conducting a retreat at Hol-
lybrook for Sisters of Charity.
Vespers at St. Patrick's church on last
Sunday evening was largely attended
and the music was of an excellent order.
A large crowd attended the annual pic
mic of the Sacred Heart church last We'd
nesday. The affair was success in ev-
cry way. The day was delightfully."- cool
and all who went had a pleasant time.
Work is progressing rapidly on the new
school and it will be ready for occupancy
as early as possible
Rev O. N Jackson, pastor of ST.
Joseph's Union Mission for colored peo-
pie, has been collecting gold and jewels
for some months which are to be made into
a chalice for st. Joseph's church.
Choir rehearsais al Sacred Heart VIII
be resumed next month in the preparation
of High Mass, under the efficient direction
of Miss Newheiser and Professor Moses
Stein.
Prof n Courtice Scott, the first pastor
of Chckahorniny Mission, will deliver an
address at Corinth Sunday-school to-day
ut $50 p. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
IN THE COUNTY.
Mr.. Osborne Faithfully Injured-Rain
NncIoI

Mr.. Isaac Osborne, of Henrico county,
narrowly escaped losing his eyesight
Sunday. In using some salve
given him by a Fulton physician, tc
put on his face, he, not knowing its ma
ture, allowed some Of it to get into his
eyes. The save was poisonous, and fol
some time Mr.. Osborne could not use his
eyes. He came to Richmond and was at
tended by DR.. Levy, and it is thought
now that he will recover.
The lower part of Henrico county has
not received any rain for over six weeks,
and wells are going dry, crops are burnt
up completely, and cattle are suffering
intensely.
The heavy rain of Wednesday night
did not extend a mile below Fulton, to-
wards the river side. Unless the rain
of yesterday reached that fertile section.
it is no telling what the damage will
amount to.
Joseph Royal, charged with breaking
into a freight car of the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad, was
baied yesterday morning by Squire James
Z. Lewis in the sum of M,0q0.
John Orange was sent to the Colored
Reform School yesterday morning by
Squire Darracott.
Lizzie WiCkman was tried before a
commission of lunacy yesterday morning
and was discharged
A deed of bargain and sale was recorded
IN the County Court OF Henr!co yester-
day, conveying the county home of Major
A. R. Courtney. Dumbarton," TO A. Y.
Stokes, the consideration being 5000.
Aunt Nancy Manning was before Jus
tce James T. Lewis at The County Court
house yesterday on a charge Of stealing
a trunk from Martha CogDill. The case
fell through, and Justice Lewis required
the complainant to pay the costs.
Elijah Sheperscn died at his home. in
Henrico county, yesterday. aged seventy
one wears The funeral viii take place
this afternoon at 800 O'Clock from his
late residence. The interment will be in
Eiverview Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
MAY RESIGN.

A Ncwly-Electcd Policeman Doesn't
Like lis Job.
It was stated yesterday that a recently
elected member of the police force, con-
nected with the First District, would re-
sign his position next MONTH
CAPTAIN Whitlock said that one of his
new men gave indications OF dissatisfac-
t,on with his position, not by insuhordina-
tion however. and it would not surprise
him to hear Of his resignation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

Miss Helen Murphy. a popular society
woman of Oshkosh Wis, is an ardent
friend to Peruna The following is let
ter written by Miss Murphy, and gives her
opinion of Peruna as a preventive as
we'll as cure for catarrhal ailments
The Peruna Medicine Company, Column
bus, O.:
Northumberland three months ago
contracted a severe cold at an evening re
ception, which settled on my lungs ANA
threatened to be very serious AS my
mother has used Peruna win good results.
she sent for a bottle for ne and found
that ii gave ME blessed relief. etore the
second bottle was consumed, 1 was Well
owe keep a bottle Of it on hand all
the time and when I have been out Ill
Indictment weather. I take dose or
two Of Peruna, and it prevents my
taking cold and keeps me perfectly
well.'' Years very truly,
Helen Murphy.
At least two people cut of tree some
time during the winner moTths nave d
cold more or less severe. Very few, IN
deed escape entirely. Although cold is
often directly fatal yet it is the most pro-
ductive source of incurable diseases that
is known to the medical profession. y
cold is the most frequent. the most GAN
gerous the most neglected III OF life.
The treatment OF a cold ought to begin
with the appearance OF the first symptom
Whether the cold has settled in tae mead
and produced catarrh or DEAFNESS, or set
tied in the throat and produced enlarged
tonsis or hoarseness, or settled III the
bronchial tubes and lungs, producing cough
or asthma. or in the pelvic organs, Peruna
is the remedy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
MARRIED IN NAME ONLY.
Miss Scay and DIR. Duff United Two
Years Ago But Lived Apart.

The marriage of Miss Alice G. Seay,
a pretty girl of Fulton Hill, to Mr. Roy
Duff, Of Fulton, on October 81, 1888, Is
made public for the first time this morn
ing through the medium Of an advertise
ment in The Times. They were united
in wedlock in the parlors of the Rev.
George II. Ray, in Petersburg, but for
some reason did not live together. Yield
ing to the wishes Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Seay, Mrs Duff yesterday
announced that she was married to Mr..
Duff on the date mentioned. Mr.. Duff
is a well-known printer, but has recently
been engaged as one of the census enum-
erajerS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Thrown From a MOVING Train.

Jennie Black, colored woman, who
lives at No 496 Smith Street, went to Eba
Station last night to bid some friends
goodbye, who We're going away on the Z
O'Clock northern train
She was on the train and stepped off as
it was moving off and was struck on the
head though not seriously hurt. She was
attended by DR.. r. E. Franklin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
WORTHY oTTRIAL-THAT ATS THE
OPINION OF MIR. A. Il. THORN

81 think it is best not to hide light
under bushels and when good remedy is
discovered 1t is our duty to let 1t be known
in the interest of suffering humanity
81 have been suffering with indigestion
and dyspepsia. tried all the various
remedies as well as several eminent ply
sicians, but without avail. l was induced
By friend to try Tyner's Dyspepsia Hem
edy and the first dose relieved me- Yours
is grand remedy for indigestion and dys-
pepsla- 1t builds UP. and recommend 1t
as worthy of trial by all who wish to be
cured For sale by all druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Property transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
MISUNDERSTANDING Schmidt to ]. D.
Carnea!, Is Is feet on south side Cary
Street. 9S feet west of Adams, $500.
Henrico-A r. Courtney and wife to ~
Y. Stokes, II ii acres at Dumbarton on
the Richmond Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad 5000
Henry A. and Annie B. Thacker to Lin
wood j. Oakley, . feet on north side S
Street, SO feet west of Twenty-tlird, 1860
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Helen Murphy

was awakened by what she thought was
a burglar in the house, and raised the
alarm.
Policemen appeared and a search was
made, but no burglar could be found
The servant at the house said last night
that the excitement was caused by Il
friend of hers who. in going away, STUN
bIed over something In the yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
VISITED JUDGE LAMB.
n1essrs. Stiles and Dis.s Secure an
important Order.

Major Robert Stiles and ALr. Isaac DtsSs
returned yesterday from Warsaw, Rich
,norf county, where they procured from
Judge Lamb. in vacation, an order direct
ing Mr.. w D. Cardweil, receiver, not to
sue the stockholders of the Virginia Steel.
Iron and Slate Company until the further
order OF the court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Farmers Suffer

Rev. r. B. Collier passed through the
city yesterday morning on his way 10 Elko
from Chesterfield Courthouse, Va, where
he has been holding meeting this week
He reports a fine meeting, but farmers
still suffering for rain in that locality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
No Burglars.

Some little excitement was occasioned
at the resrence of Mrs W. II. Graham.
No sos West Main Street, about
clock SATURDAY morning. Mrs. Graham
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

. q
and cheerfuIness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatit is not uncommon
for q child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ateS too often. If tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Iudrc NTnd0iliCnn,;,,r

Judge Waddill, who has been spending
some time at the Rockbridge Alum Springs.
will be in the city Tuesday, and will be at
his office IN the Custom-House
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

Miss Rieley E. Lyle. of 300 South Laurel
Street is spending the summer at Alder
son, Greenville and the Blue Sulphur
Springs, W. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age. when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not TO habit as
most people suppose
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swarnp=Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
BY druggists ugg s.. in d fi5y-
sizes. You may have 49,:
sample bottle by mail ei S4G3lzz@
free, also pamphlet tell Home of swampRoot.
ing all about it. including many OF the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
DISAPPEARANCE
OF LOCAL SPORTS
Baseball, Racing, Boxing All Gone by
the Board.
WILL A GENIUS ARISE
And Place Before the Masses of This
Country Il Developer Of Brain
and Expander Of
Chest?
WILL A GENIUS ARISE

Richmond is not a blocd-thirsty COM
muniry. nor do the residents of this
CITY delight in the barbarlties that crop
ONT in some of the alleged games and
sports that prevail in other places.
Neither is Richmond society OF the de-
graded class.
Prize-fghts, bull-fishts, cock-hshts and
similar forms OF amusement and recrea-
tion do not meet with popular favor
among the masses Of RichmondS popu-
lation.
There have been a number OF local box
inc-uatches between good men, and many
cccl,-fchts in this community, but the
average attendance would hardly make
= good showing as a corporals guard so
that 1t is easily seen that the sporting
tendency of Richmond people Is toward
something more refined and less brutal
WHY DO THEY DO IT?
And in view of this statement. when
no one can controvert, it is quite ptyond
understanding that hundreds OF the pest
of citizsns stand out in Capitol square Tor
hours at a time to hear the details OF
some big prize-fisht that is sent over the
wires from the r1S-side, and read out 10
the gathered crowd
It is also surprising that hundreds OF
neonle flock TO see moving pictures OF
that most horrible of Observation-Disclosures
ing.
Yet these thigs are so, and when any
big sp0rting event is scheduled for some
other part of the country, the telephones
in the newspaper offices are kept ringing
by hundreds of people, anxious to learn the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26

Miss Lillian Roenheld a graduate from
the Conservatory OF Music. Paris. IS the
violin soIoLst of the Chicago Gefmanid
Club Miss Roenheld used Peruna US
tonic. when run down by oYerwofk- sac
speaks of it IN the following glowing
terms:
Chicago. Ill.
The Feruna Medicine Company. Colum-
bus. O.:
GentIemen.-"I cannot give too great
praise to Peruna. Last winter my ner-
vous system became so overtaNed from
constant overwork with my violin TINT
my right side seemed partially paralyzed.
II naturally became very anxious and
consulted my physician< After giving me 4
couple of prescriptions without effect, he
advised me to try Perunp. and | am
glad to say 1t effected a speedy and pernla-
nent cure.
Although the past year has been
severe tax on me Peruna has kept me
strong and vigorous"
Yours truly.
Lillian Roenheld.
The cause of nervousness is. generally.
overwork, mental worry, or impoverished
blood Any one with pure, rich blood. who
takes not too much exercise, nor too little.
gets plenty of sleep. knows nothing about
nervousness. Nervousness means amaze
mia of the nerve centres. This is brought
about either by impure blood or overtax-
ing the nerve centres Regular habits,
good digestion. and careful avoidance of all
excuses. will cure nervousness. In orier
to secure these most desirable things. Pc
RUM VIII be found 10 be of great assist
ance. 1t assists digestion, thereby tnyig-
Grating the nerve centres
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
and lessons ambition: beauty vieor