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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
GRAND SECRETARY KEPT BUSY.
ar L. Wiley Davis at Work Sending
out RcDort Of Odd Fellows.

Mr. T. Wiley Davis, Grand Secretary of
the Grand Lodge of Virginia, l. O. o. T.,
is now kept very busy mailing copies or
the proceedings of the siXty-third annual
session of the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
which was held at Hot Springs on May
Sth and 9Th.
The booklet contains a good photographic
likeness of Grand Master w. T. Baldwin.
of East Radford, Va. together with a
ske:ch of his life. There also appears
good likeness of Miss Laura e. Beeton, of
Lexington, president of the Rcbekah AS
sen:by.
.All of the reports and papers read az the
nesting are compiled in this booklet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
irnlOrE Notes.

The regiment will parade about the list
OF September in the gray uniforms, after
which a fuil-dress parade will be given
on the Capitol Square.
The Walker Light Guard have decided
to continue the company drills during the
hot weather The company was divided
on the question of susperding the drills,
so TO even up all around the drills were
continued by Captain a. W. Miller.
Captain A w CTony) Miller is out Of
town on business and While he is away
Company B will be looked after by Lieu
tenant S. 3. Ragland
Janitor w C. Wade is suffering with
slight attack of sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
Mr.. MOVERS NOT BLAMED.
The Accident Which Caused the Death
OF Mrs Evans Was Unavailable.

The coroners inquest into tae cause OF
the death of Mrs Mamie Evans was held
in the office of Coroner W. II. Taylor yes
terday afternoon at :. o'clock. The verdict
of the coroner's jury was that the accident
was unavoidable. and Mir. Meyers. the
motorman was eXonerated from any
blame.
After the death Of Mrs. Mamie Evans
Wednesday afternoon, by reason of injuries
received from an electriG, car, Mr.. Meyers,
who was the motorman in charge, was
rearrestcd on a warrant charging him
with murder. He was again bailed, with
Mr. Fritz Sitteriing as bondSman-
IN the examination for bail Hon. Harry
Glenn III the absence of commemorative
Attorney Richardson, acted for the Com
monweaith The original bond was not
increased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
uawos Another Tyler.

A lady has written to Governor Tyler,
,rcine him to have her daughter appoint-
ed n teacher in the public schools.
The correspondent makes this appeal on
nerujiar grounds. She says about thirty
Years ago a man named j. W. Tyler fell
ont of a wagon and was buddy hurt. a
relative of hers rendered the unfortunate
nan valuable service. She supposes that
the Governor is the man who was nurt
and thinks he ought TO grant this modest
request. - 6< D.;
Governor Tyler is out Of the city. Prl-
vate Secretary Owen replied that as 1ar
us he knew His EXceilency had never
fallen out of a wagon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
JUSTICE JOHNS
TRIP ABROAD.
4 Winchester Reporter Finds H n
to Be a Warm Member.
N0YERS INDICTED FOR MURDER.
An hrbitrntor's Decision Misses Its
Mission OF Equity and Ends in an
attack Of the Selected Judge.
Pinned for Stealing Mater

The Big White Chamber presented an
snimated scene yesterday, and numbers
u the shirt-waist club and the cigarette
fcnd did well behind the pillars. FOR the
Great Dispenser, who is the implacable
rnemy Of both species, was at the helm.
Justice John returned from MS Tying
trip TO the mountains yesterday ana
landed in the middle of trouble enough
To make him hustle for a week.
DELINQBBNTs.
Captain Frank Cunningham greeted nm
with a list of three hundred dehnqueh'
license cases. TO say nothing Of the day ;
socket
The Great Dispenser looked fit for the
fight Of his life and breathed the soa9sh
Rir OF the White Chamber like charger
snif'ng the battle from afar.
The Great Law-giver passed through
Winchester Tuesday und the two excel
lent afternoon papers there made MN
the subject of very complimentary notices
The Evening News-Item says: Hon
John Crutchheld. the famous Police JUS
tee. OF Richmond, who is populnTly
known as Justice John The Great Dis
peascr, and occupant of the White
Chamber was in Winchester to-day.
Justice johns family, consisting of Mrs.
rrutchfield and three daughters, are sum
mcrins at Jordan White sulphur Springs
Justice Johns duties in the White Cham
Der are so multifarious that he finds lit
tie time 10 be absent from the White
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
vur,cd Over 20 Police Justice.

Captain Frank w. Cunningham, Coitecl-
or of City Taxes, after INDUCING oeiii'-
ouent +aS-pavers until patience ceased to
he a virtue and the law would not allow
him longer yesterday turned over to
the Police Justice a list OF 800 names who
are indebted TO the city for the licenses
under which they are doing business.
The cases have all been set for next
Tuesday. and unless paid before that time
they will be proceeded against as is usuat
with delinQuentS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
No Place Like Dixie.

The State Sentinel. published in Brook
lvn, contains q two-page article on the
Police Department Of Richmond and It's
work Accompanying the story is a pic
tur Of Major Howard. The heading OF the
article is:
There is no place like Dixie. 70 no.
70 no, There is no place like Dixie Land,
the Pleasant Land Of Dixie.
Another heading contains this: Major
Howard. the efficient Chief of Police, COM
pels a strict observance of all the Virginia
laws"
The paper is the organ of the Interstate
Law and Order Association
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
SAYS HE is WELL.
Captain w. NJ. ConIlinG Writes to Cap
tain Lamb. =

Congressman John Lamb is in receipt
Of a letter from Captain William NJ.
CoulIing, formerly of this city. but who is
now in the United States Government SER
vict on board the transport Sheridan
The letter is dated San Francisco. July
18th. and says that the people of the west
ern coast are much stirred up over the
Chinese situation and are expecting a long
siege. Captain Couiling says Senator
Daniel was fairly lionzed during his re-
cent trip to the Pacific coast. The "Sher-
idan" says the Captain. is laid up for re-
pairs, and he will therefore be in San
francisco for an indefinite period. II and
Mrs Coulling are both well, says the let
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
TERMELON CROP.
Late Ones VIII BE Plentiful and Oh
Good Quality.

A number of countrymen at the markets
we're seen yesterday and interviewed on
he condition of the melon and other crops.
The farmers. most OF them from Han
over declare that the early crop OF "si'e
melons has been badly damaged by the
excessively hot and dry weather, and that
all early Vegetables have been prac'icalts
ruined.
The recent rains have, however, saved
the second crop of watermelons. and even
though there be no more rain for seFefai
weeks that crop may be counted on as
usual. The present crop Is short ana m
ferlor and prices are just about double
what they usually are. \ melon that solo
FOR 10 cents this time last year, Will no"
bring - cents.
Vegetables are scarce and high prices
are maintained. Late corn will be az
right, as viii late vegetables. Fruit IN
this locality is scarce. and the drought
has badly damaged what little there
IS, Peaches VIII amount TO little
The second crop of melons comes anous
the middle of August. and the growers
say That there Will be plenty Of them.
and good ones. too.
City Council VIII Consider 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
GOES TO NORFOLK.
MFR. Strothcr Fcrncybough Succeeds
MIR w II NIOSicy.

Mr.. William II. Mosiey, who has been
connected with the Traction Company for
a number of years as claims agent, has
resigned that position. 10 accept better
one with the Norfolk City Traction Com
pany.
Mr. Strother Ferneyhoush succeeds Mr..
Mosley. and has entered upon the DIS
charge of his duties. Mr.. Ferneyhough
was chief deputy for City Sergeant Epps.
Mr.. Mosleys friends are glad to hear
Of his promotion. He will leave for Nor
folk tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
HON. BLAND MASSIE.
Tie Was in the City Yesterday on Pri-
waite Business.

He Was in the City Yesterday Oh II
waite Business.
State Senator Bland Massie. OF Nelson,
was in the city yesterday looking after
some private matters.
Senator Mass:e stated that he
was in favor of taking up
some general legislation at the extra ses-
sion this fall. if It should appear needfu!,
for the best interests Of the State.
He said that severa! gentlemen had
been mentioned for the Constitutional Con-
vention from Nelson. and that the list in
Guided the names of Comuconwealths AZ
tcrney b T. Gordon ex-senator j. Thonp-
son Brown. Col j. l. HUBBARD and NJ L.
Carter.
The drought, said Mr.. Massie. had ma
tsrially damaged the corn crop III Nelson,
but he was of opinion that tobacco had not
been much injured yet.
Senator Massie left for home last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
Laid to Rest

The funeral of Miss Florence G. Meyer
took place at $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon from St Marks Church.
The funeral of Mr.. n. S. Miller took
place yesterday and the interment was
made in the Hebrew cemetery
Little Roy E. Brown, aged two months,
died Wednesday at the residence OF his
parents. No. 1911 North Twenty-ninth
Street The burial will take place in oak
wood Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
TWO REGIME
They Will Be Formed in Virginia Next

They Will Be Formed in VirSi la Next
Fall
The military companies in Virginia VII!
not be formed into regiments until AFTER
the next annual inspection, which VIII
take place In September and October.
AS soon az this :s COMPLETED the Gov
ernor will issue his orders designating
the companies TO form two regiments OF
twelve companies eacn-
It is generally thought that the colo
,,els will be selected from among the of
dcars now In service. Major Sol Cutch-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27

ms, of the Blues Battalion, is spoken OF
for colonelcy.
The elections of colonies. lieutenant
coIoneIs and majors viii be made by tho
captains and lieutenants of the compa-
MES In other words. the line officers
select their field officers There Will be
one colonel. one lieutenant-colonei and
two majors for each regiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27

AT the gas-works, is also much interested
in the movement to have s IS used for cook
ing purposes in Richmond.
The supply of gas will be almost doubly
increased when the proposed improvements
are completed at the gas-woTks.
II is thought that the Council will. in
the near future. consider the matter of
adopting an ordinance decreasing the price
Of gas for cooking purposes.
Mr.. w. X Knowles. the superintendent
and Mr.. Joseph NJ. Shelton, the gas in
spector are also interested in the move
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
MANY WEDDINGS
ARE SOLEMNIzED.
Miss Augustine Becomes the Bride of
Mr.. Cosby.
MR.. PAUL WELLS MARRIAGE.
He Sends Invitations to His Friends to
Attend His Weddins-NIr.
Dunn Marrics Mrs.
Dunn.

Miss Mary Augustine and Mr. Wilton
Cosby were married at $50 o'clock
Yesterday morning from st. patrick's
Church. Tweaty-tirst Street. Rev Faith
er Waters, assisted by Father Mckeef-
rev. officiated. The sanctuary was beau
tifully decorated with palms and flowers.
The bridal couple. Immediately after
the ceremony. took the train Tor an eX-
tended northern tour Returning, they
will stop several weeks in the mountains
Of Virginia, and will then come to Rich
mond. where they will reside.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Car
oline Augustine, No ia North Twentieth
Street. She is very attractive young
lady and is exceedingly popular in the
East End. Mr.. Cosby is wel-known
young business man. and is connected
with the julius Meyers Sons dry goods
house.
INVITES HIS FRIENDS.
A card was received at New Fordss'
Hotel Yesterday morning in an envelope,
with the following inscription: FOR the
guests and boarders OF the New Ford's
Hotel"
The card proved to be an invitation to
the marriage of Mr.. Paul Well and Miss
Marguerite Bloch. at La Chaux de Fonds,
Switzerland, and read as follows
Monsieur and Madame Michael Bloch
ont Lhonneur de vous gaire part des
fancales de leur file Marguerite avec
Monsieur Paul WE'LL. La Chaux-de-Fonds
suisse.
Monsieur Paul WE'LL. Lhonneur de
vous faire part de ses fiancailles avec
A1ademosele Marguerite Bloch, Richmond
CVirginia). Juliet 1900
DUNN-DUNN.
Mr.. James c. Dunn and Mrs. Victoria
Dunn were married at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27

cordially invited to attend and assist in
this good work.
The Rev Or. r. H Pitt, of the Religious
Herald left Wednesday to attend the Rap
pahannock Association. which meets at
Olive, Va.
DR.. and Mrs. a. e. Dickerson have left
the city to spend several weeks at the Cold
Sulphur Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
4 WARM MEMBER.

The News-Item reporter then felic-
tates himself on the privilege Of shaking
the hand OF the Great Dispenser and gives
him credit for being "a warm member
he also refers to the fact that Justice
John viii return TO spend his vacation next
month at the Jordan White Sulphur and
then tells, what everybody in Richmond
Knows that the Crutchheld girls are
charming and that Mrs Crutchfeld is an
accomplished lady.
The case of ]. NJ. Meyers, motorman on
the Paramount electric line, charged with
the responsibility of running over Mrs
Mamie Evans on Twenty-third Street,
was called. Mr. George Ainsiie appeared
.or the motorm n and Captain GuiSon was
on hand 10 look after the interests Of the
railroad company, having stenosrapher
To take the testimony.
The Court inquired if any one present
could testify to the truth Of the report
that Mrs Evans had died since the acci-
ont
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Mr. Meyers said he had been to the house
md had seen Mrs. Evans since she died.
on TINS information warrant was then
issued formally charging the unfortunate
motorman with the lady's murder
No examination was gone into, as the
Coroncr's inquest had lot yet been held,
and the witnesses including two ladies'
were recognized for their appearance at the
Coroner's office at I clock in the after
noon, at which time the inquest was to
be held. r.t aeti 80
The driver of the country cart by which
Mrs. Evans was knocked down IN front
of the car was not present He lives some
distance in the country, but he Is known.
and can be summoned when needed
James Burchett and Reno Wyatt tboth
-oloredD were charged with fighting. Reno
had lawyer. who went through the for
mality of a thorough investigation, with
the usual result-$2.50 each.
EQUITY MISCARRIES.
Robert Atkinson (colored) has made
The discovery that man is of few days
and full OF trouble. and that when you
think You are a philanthropist people are
likely to say you did ii TO get your name
In the paper
Robert Atkinson was coming out OF
Capitol Square and found two men quar-
relines. They appealed to him for de-
consented to act the part OF arbitrator
and cast a little oil on the raging waters.
Roberts decision, however. did not
please either party, and, according 10
Roberts account. they both pitched INTO
him. and when the officer came up hoo-
ert was fighting the two men with the
desperation of a surrounded legation. and
II cost him $40
James Anderson (coiored) cursed and
abused Frank Bunaldi at the small eN-
pense of 81.
James Washington, foolish man. beat
Carrie his wife. and then tried 10 deie1in
his action Ten dollars. and not a cent
less. is always the penalty.
ella TAYLOR raised up her voice IN me
thoroughfares of the city with all her
might. and disturbed the meditauons OF
a policeman several blocks away she
paid s. TO balance a charge OF disturb
ance In the street
Robert Chambers and James Jones
uuaffed the limpid waters of the James
from a city hydrant without the forlnah-
" of paying the usual tax or applying
Tor a water meter, and the Great DIS
peuser. assessed them $40 each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-27
1>-17,-rrc HIS FRJENnS.

INVITES HIS FKlIlNUS.
card was received at New Fords
Hotel Yesterday morning in an envelope
with the following inscription: For the
guests and boarders OF the New Ford
Evening journal., 1900-08-31
FREDERICA'S AUGUST GUESTS
Many Visit the Town on the Murder.
kill Greek

Fredrlca, Aug. 30.-Miss Tabitha
Grler is at Rehoboth.
George Fowler, Of Camden, n. j., was
a Fredrica visitor last week
Clayton Hoey. of Dover, has been
visiting his brother, Dr. w. G. Hoey.
Miss Marion Williamson, Of Newark,
~ j., is the guest Of Mrs. Annie Rog-
ers.
Howard Rogers, of Newark, N. j., is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levin Rogers.
Miss Edith Boone, Emma Downes
and Carrie Kirk have returned from q
stay at Bowers Beach.
Melvin Harris. OF Philadelphia, Il
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Melvin.
Mrs. Galloway and daughters, OF
Washington, are guests of Mrs. VIII
liam C., Hardesty.
Miss Alice Grier went to Harrisburg
Pa, last week for a two weeks visit tG
her brother, Oliver Grier.
Evening journal., 1900-08-31
ALABAMA GOES UP RIVER
Figures Of Her Trip We're Painted on Her
SmOkeStack
Special to the Evening Journal.

New Castle, Aug 3l-Fresh from
her splendid trial trip off the New
England coast une battleship Alabama
passed this city at o'clock yesterday
afternoon on her way to Philadelphia
She arrived at the Capes yesterday
morning at o'clock. after a wonder
ful run from Boston. From anchorage
10 anchorage, a twenty run,
she averaged sixteen. knots, her con
tract speed, and from Nantucket Shoals
llgntship, a run of fifteen and One-hali
hours, she averaged 1926 knots with
out being pushed or having special
preparations made for the run.
IL was $40 a. m, when the Alabama
lett the Breakwater and started mp the
river. The great sea fighter presented
a splendid appearance. Passing craft
saluted her, 20 which she replied with
sonorOus blasts from her syren horn.
The figures teung OF her wonderful
achievement on her official trial were
painted upon the smokestacks, and the
broom ON her forward lighting top told
that she was queen OF her class.
Evening journal., 1900-08-31
LEIPSIC TO CniNGE PREACHERS
The Rev. andrew Wood Will Preach
There Cd Sunday

Leipsic, Aug. 3O-Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Cullen and son, of New York,
and John Knight, of Chicago, are the
guests of John Knight.
Mrs Harry Raymond and daughter,
Myrtle, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Bradley near FELTON,.
Mrs. John McColley and son, Eugene,
are visiting friends in Dover
Mrs Howe and daughter, Pearl, of
Wilmington, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
c. f. Harper.
The Rev. Andrew Wood will preach
in the NJ. e. Church next Sunday
morning.
Miss Jennie Preston, OF Camden N.
j.. is visiting her sister Mrs. John
Denney.
Mrs. A. S. Moore and Miss Sue Ray
mond were the guests Of Mrs. John
Denney on Tuesday.
Miss Ida Moore and Miss Clara Har-
per are the guests of Miss Ella Moore.
The Rev. C. w. Jones is visiting his
parents, at Viola.
/ Mrs. John Denney is improving from
her late attack of sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ciothier and
son are visiting Mrs. Clothiers par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Harper.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkley are
Visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hirons.
Miss Elizabeth Lamb and sister were
the guests of Mrs. John Denney on
Tuesday.
/ Miss Sue Raymond who has been
Visiting friends in Wilmington, return
ed homo Saturday.
Evening journal., 1900-08-31
STORY Oh EARLY
PEACH CULTURE
" Reeves FaVOrite Marked
Beginning Of Industry
in Wilmington

Now that the peach season is at its
height. it may be interesting to know
that the choicest of varieties of that
fruit, for which this state Is noted, the
"Reeves Favorite," is a native of this
marked the beginning OF the peach in
.dustry in Delaware.
II is by Delaware City that this
proud distinction is claimed Back in
1882 when farming in Delaware was
not a paying venture there lived in
that city Isaac Reeves. He was far
mer, but his land was poor. 1t was the
land on which Fort DUPONT now stands
and after Intellectual efforts had been
made to make the farm pay, Isaac
Reeves concluded that he would try
peach culture as a last resort. So fill
! ing in the land with mud dredged from
the river, he placed an order with a
friend OF the Quaker sect who lived in
/ IHaddonheld n j., for thirty peach
trees. The aaddonheld man was ex-
Iperimentlng in peach growing, and
filled Mr. Reeves order with trees that
had never borne fruit They were
planted i'm due season by Mr. Reeves
and, as the plants looked healthy, he
ordered another lot of seventy, these
being set out in another tract Of land
which had been prepared for their re-
ception. They grew splendidly, but
when the blossoms fell Mr.. Reeves
found the unripe fruit to resemble mud
balls more than peaches Believing
that his efforts to grow the fruit had
proved unsuccessful, he naturally was
disappointed, but his apprehension'
soon vanished. AS the season increased
the fruit matured and when picking
time arrived the peach was large, beau
ltifully cQlOred and luscious to the taste
About that time the Quaker of Had
ldoniield visited the Reeves farm. HI
saw the peach and was delighted witt
the success which had crowned Mr
Reeves effort They agreed TO styl
the fruit Reeves Favorite," and fv
years after that time Mr.. Reeves wa
raising the same kind OF fruit and sell
ing it throughout the cast at prices tina
brought him an Independent fortune
Since that time the Reeves Favorite
has been grown throughout the state
land to-day is the choicest fruit Of it
kind on the market.
Clement Reeves is a son Of old Isaa
Reeves. He yet is a resident OF Della
ware City, and delights in speaking q
the most favorable auspices unde
which peach culture began in Della
ware as he learned Of it from hi
father.
Evening journal., 1900-08-31
NEGROER ARE LEAVING ADDICKS
Disgusted With Ills Methods They Favor
a SeparaLe Ticket

Camden, Aug. 31-The Democratic
club meeting was largely attended
Monday night All Democrats Of the
Seventh district are requested to be
present at the meeting next Monday
night as important business will be
transacted.
The Democrats Of the Fourth dis
trict are pushing the claims of Will
liam Graham, Thomas G. Slay and DR..
E. j. Brown for legislative nomina-
ton All three are sound as to their
Democracy. Alexander Thomas is ap-
parently the choice Of the district for
Levy Court commissioner.
DR. L. S. Conwel and family have re-
turned from a trip to Atlantic City.
There were fOrty-twO excursion tick
cts sold from Wyoming to Atlantic
City, one day this week
Villain Graham and family are at
Kits Hammock.
Scores Of negroes of this district at
tended the colored state convention at
Dover to-day They are disgusted with
the Addlcks party and say they think
colored ticket should be put in the
field as the colored votes are what
count with the Republicans in this
state.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Moore, OF
Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Collins, OF Houston, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Collins on the Peck
farm.
Miss Ethel Clark and Miss Roe are
being entertained by Miss Lizzie
Coombes
Charles Ross is spending his vaca-
tion at Atlantic City and Trenton, n
/ j.
Derwood Mcbride, Of Philadelphia
Is spending a few days here.
Fred l.. Clark is taking his vacation
/ this week.