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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
JAIL DELIVERY
IN OLD HALF AK
John Johnson, Man With Bad
Record, Leaves the Prison
at Houston,
at Houston,
Special Dispatch to The Timcs:)

HOUSTON, VA. August 15--On Sntur-
iav night. August II, 19Co about 10 o'clock,
there was another escape from the Hal
fax county jail. There were only two
pr.soners-John Johnson charged with
housebreaking and larceny. and Amos
White. convicted of petty larceny nnd
serving a sentence of six months N jail.
White remained and gave information
to the Sheriff of Johnson's escape about
Il clock, saying that he CNmte, was
asleep when johnson made his eschpe-a
most improbable story. The lock was
broken and hole made in the brick wall
There is a strong suspicion that as
srstanee was rendered from outside.
Johnson has been tw:ce sent To the penl-
tentiary from Pittsylvana county for
housebreaking and larceny, and con-
yiction on the Indictment now pending
aga nst him would have put him in for
life. He was tried at the June and July
terms of HnlifaX County Court. both trails
resulting n a hung jury
Little John Edmunds, son of IL. II. Ed
munds and grandson Of Judge Rely, who
has been III for several days, is some
What better.
Candidates for the Constitutional Con-
vent:on are multiplying. Friends of JOS
Stebhins, of South Boston, and DR.. H. B.
Melvin, of Houston, are actively pushing
Their cluims. In addition the names Of
Hon. Wood Boudin, Jr., Captain Henry
Edmun6s, Hon. John r. Edmunds. county
chairman, and others have been men
toned.
At meeting of the County School
Board, held last Tuesday, August 9Th,
resolution asking the Legislature TO pass
y law 10 pay district school trustees
per dem was unanimously adopted.
resolution offered by II. ]. Watkins, Of
South Boston, ask ng that the school age
be fixed from seven TO twenty-one, was,
after considerable discussion, adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
THE STORY DENIED.
Kruger Not a Contributorto to the Bryan
Campaign Fund.
iBy Associated Press
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. August 13.-Touchng a
d:spatch from Pretoria, and printed in
London under date of August 10Th in
which it was stated that President kruger
: contributing between s2,5eo, ,V1A and $780,
600 10 the election Of ". j. Bryan; also
that Webster Davis had received $685.
from the snne source as contribution
for the Democrat tic campaign fund, Chas.
d. Pierce, Consul General and treasurer
of the Boer relief fund. and F. Lauter
Vessels, SPECIAL commissioner of the
South Africa republic, OF this city, to-day
gave out den!rl of both statements, add
ing 70 The den al the following:
..The Beers have other and better use
for their funds. England is in desperate
straits for the .sinews of war when she
will resort to such despicable means TO in
rnence the American people against the
Boer cnuse. when fully IS per cent. of the
citizens are in our favor. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
Pastor of One Church for More Than
Half Century.
ACCOUNT OF EVENTFUL LIFE.
Gracc-Strcet Presbyterian Church
Stands as Monument to His
Earnest Efforts and Faithful
Services, the Beautiful
Structure Being Raised
from the Ashes.

Rev. DR.. Charles Fl. Read. died at the
Retreat for the Sick last night al 1880
O o'clock. He had been in most feeble health
for a number of years but for the last
two weeks his decline has been most
noticeable, and those with him realized that
the end was near. DR.. Read had been a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
NOT A PARTY MATTER.
The Republicans Could Not Endorse
Miss Jcwitt'S Move.
(Ry Associated Press

(Hy ASsOclated ETrSS.
NEW YORK, August 13.-Perhaps the
most interesting visitor at the National
RepubI can headquarters to-day was L!Lan
CLAYTON levitt, the so-caled Joan OF
Arc, of the Anti-Lynching League of Bos-
ton.
Miss Jewitt waited for some time While
Governor Roosevelt was talking With Sena-
tor Hanna. She then had an audience with
tho chairman herself.
When Senator Hanna was asked acout
the matter he replied:
Poor gr,. She wanted tho Republican
National Committee TO endorse the Anti
Iynching League. OF course, we could
not do it, We all deprecate lynchins.
told her that all moral persons and law-
abiding ones are against lynchins. This IS
not a party matter"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
Sheriff Ordered to Summon Spec
iaI Venire for His Case.
ARGUMENT BEGINS TODAY
There Will Be Five Speeches Deliv-
cred on Each Side-No Part of
Reward Fund Has Been Paid
to ANY Vyirness-Nor Are
There Any Contracts
to Pay Them.
CRv Associated Prcss.)

GEORGETOWN. Ky. August 1s--Ies-
timony in tho trial of Former Secretary
of State Caleb Powers. charged with COM
plcity in the shooting Of Governor Goenei,
was concluded at noon to-day This after
s,,or, III. i,,rv was taken to tha scene OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
Salisbury Seeking Health.
(Ry Associated Press

LONDON, August 1:,-Acting under MS
direct announcement, Lord saAsooTy
started Tonight for Such, health resort
in tha Voges. where he Wall stay
month. He viii, however, retain lie co. ~
duct of foreign affairs by means OIL siie
telegraph and messengers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
LOOKING FOR A SITE.
Virginia and North Carolinn Wheel
Works Nav G, to Norfolk.
fsr.ef,, Disnatch TO Tbs> Times.l

Especial Dispatch to Tb> Times.l
NORFOLK, VA, August 13.-Nlr. L, L.
Brown. manager of the Virginia and North
Carolina Wheel Works, is mere prospecting
for a site for the works which were huraei
at Richmond. He. it is understood. Will To-
cate the plant here if certain inducements
wanted are secured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
"A Negro Brute Lyncilcd.
(By Associated Press.)

CoR1NTH, MISS. August 13-Jack
Belts. a negro, was lynched to-day He
was charged with nssault.ng ten-year-
old white girl in the country SUNDAY.
A mob took him from jail ana hanged
him to telegraph po1e On sne pubic
square.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
BIG SUIT.
Tie McSsrs. Maury Are Sued by asr.
Edwin Parsons. Trustee.

Edwin Parsons. Trustee.
Suit was instituted in the Law and
Equity Court last Saturday by Mr.. Edw II
Parsons trustee. against Naury & Maury,
lawyers. for Sos, ,9n0.5O. The allegations
are that the amount named in the suit is
due The plaintiff as the price and value OF
certain coupons OF the State OF Nirg MIA,
called ,nx-receivaD!e coupons, taken from
the bonds of the State, issued under the
act of the General Assembly and approved
March 80. 1911, which were placed in the
hands of the defendants for DISPOSAL.
Messrs. Maury are out Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
N DEADLY PEKII.

The General, eugrossed with his ianors'
maid no attention to the boy who gradually
became so interested in his play that he
leaned further and further out or the
easement of the window.
Fighting joe happened to glance up
a few moments later and was horrifed TO
see the lad hanging with his whole BODY
over the sidewalk and only the toes OF
his shoes clutching the arrgle OF the WIN
dow. He sat aghast for moment ana
then rushing TO the window he pulled the
lad in by his legs and landed him safely
on the floor.
Speaking of the occurrence afterward
General Wheeler acknowledged that
young Bryan was within an inch of being
dashed to death en- the pavement below
when he caught sight of him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
Victim of a Peculiar Accident III
Deadly Peril.
WARRIOR RUSHED TO THE RESCUE
Democratic Candidates Son Hung by
the Ioos OF His Shoes from Il VIII
dow OF General Wheclcr's Of
flee, Seventy-Fivc Feet from
the Ground = Pulled to
Safety by His Legs.
(By Associated Press. }

CHICAGO, August 1S--General Joseph
Wheeler. commander of the Department
of the Lakes. to-day saved the life of w.
J. Bryan, Jr., the elve-year-old son of
the Democratic candidate for the pres
idency.
The lad visited General Wheeler. ana
the latter after his first greeting turned
to his work and allowed the younSster
to amuse himself as best he might Young
Bryan found a loose chair caster ana Il Dig
bundle of rubber bands. These ne tieo
into a long string and then, securing 'he
caster to the bottom, went to 4 winuo"
and began bouncing the piece OF iron up
and down on the sidewalk seVehtS-hso
foot hato
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and "Wednesday:
Enthusiastically fair Tuesday with
,,,-ner in western portion. Wednesday
f,ir. l;ph, to fresh soushwesterIy winds.
Nortt e.arolina-Ge Generally fair Tuesday
and wednesday: Hight scuthwesteriy winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14

Continued on Fifth Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-14
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times Office yesterday: A. NJ. IS: l.
NJ. 80: 3 p. NJ. 81; P. ~. So; . P. NJ. 81:
IL NJ, Sc. Average temperature. 81 g-5
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
And AGAIN.

How dear 10 my heart are the scenes
OF my boyhood,
When dreams OF old DAYS bring them
once more to view!
Tee wood pile the sawbuck (when soma
other boy would
Take hold of the saw to show what
he could do);
The dingy old smokehOuse, the dirt
floor within 1t,
The cracks in the weatherboards. FREE
quent and wide,
Where work must be kept up. when
cnce you begin It,
III smoking the slabs Of fat bacon
inside
The long sides Of bacon, the rich, juicy
bacon.
The OLD greasy bacon that hung up
inside!
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
cAMP.MEETlNe HOTEL.

We will until Monday, April 30,
1900, receive sealed bids for the
rental of the hotel on tho Hurri-
cane camp-grounds for the APP
preaching camp-meeting. We ie-
serve the right TO reject any or all
bids. j. T. TERRY,
|. H. CLEMENT.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
A FEW JlNGLES.
Love a Ia Tandem.

'Mong sylvan groves of sentiment
We billed and coed;
Tou were. sweetheart. moreo'er con-
tent
To be thus wooed
The future then with rapture hung
And blisses rare,
While birdlings sweetest songs they
sung
To glad the air.
We courted thsn-we're married now,
No more we string
Fair pearls upon horizons brow
curses fling.
All. all is changed; with rain we soak;
We're cast and down.
Our tandem's smashed and we are
broke
Ten miles from town.
III. S. Keller. In Boston Courier.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Alone in Mid Ocean

or on the train, in the house or while at
your Office duties, you are subject to dis
agreeable results from irregular or ex.
cessive diet. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin cures positively Constipation, Indi-
gestion, Sick Headache and Stomach
Trouble. Sold by Orme and Haynes.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Glossy Hair,

The use Of this shampoo will kej p
the hair in Perfect condition, rendering
it sof. and glossy:-Shake the yolk of
an egg in half a pint of alcohol till
thoroughly mixed. Strain, and you will
have clear fluid left, which Will keep
for an indefinite period Into each basin
of water used for washing the hair put
one or two tablespOonfuls OF this liq-
uld. Tub well into the scalp and
through the hair. Rinse in clean warm
water. Rub with linen towel till part
ly dry. and then take large japanese
fan and fan vigorously TIL perfectly
dry. when the hair Will be delightfully."-
soft and glossy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
AIasl How Soon Forgotten!

is an ache or pain or trouble OF any kind
when one is we'll rid of it, and if it hap
pens to be Headache or Stomach Trou-
BILE that bothers you, take DIR. Caldwell's
Syrup Of Pepsin, and you will not only
forget you ever had it, but will know
that you are not liable to have it again.
The dose is small ann and it is pleasant
to take.-J. II. Orme and r. F. Haynes.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
An Early Attraction.

Overheard in>the Garden Of Eden
Adam-wherc's your mother? I'm get
ting tired of waiting for my supper.
Little Cain-She went out about four
hours ago, ana said there was a bar
gain sale at the flg-leaf counter
tuadelphia Record.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
To Rsnovats Black Gloves.

When one is In the habit OF wearing
black gloves we notice how very quick
ly they begin to wear white; and long
before there Is tear In the kid they
are too shabby to put on. But with a
little care this state OF affairs win new.
err come TO pass. AS soon as you be-
gin to notice the loast sign of white.
rib the parts gently. when the glove
II on the hand, with flannel dipped
In olive oil and SCOT. This not only res.
torres ths color. but the gloss.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
wal Recommended.

He SO Miss Prettyface really mar
ried old Moneybags! Whatever in
duced her TO do IL?
She-She found out from his doctor
that he positively has incurable heart
disrase-New York World.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

Some years ago Mrs. Emily Talbot,
of Boston, originated the idea OF an
Association of yColegiate Alumnae
which should advance educational
methods, encourage girls in more de-.
mite aims and teach college-bred wom-
en- to make their superior training
count for more in lettering social con.
ditions. The organization was formed
and now numbers 1000 women from
all parts of the country.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

Thrown upon her own resources
some time ago, Mrs. Clara L. kellogg
decided to support herself by teach
ing embroidery. She thoroughly pre-
pared herself for this work by trip
to Europe, where she visited museums,
cathedrals and converts where were
rare pieces of tapestry and embroid-
cry. Che now has large business,
which employs nifty wuysNon aRd owns
property valued at $4,000
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Trop de zeIe.

Proprietor Ito editor)-Well. the first
number of our new paper looked well,
but here Is one thing don't like.
"What?"
"Why. this communication signed
"An Old Subscriber" Collier Weekly.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Safe.

'Disgraceful 7 should think society
would turn him down"
mo danger OF that. He's one OF tha
high lights "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
A Leisure Glass Ornament.

What a petted air your cat has,
Mrs. Simmer"
Yes; she used to catch mIce-think
of 1t! But We've fel her soswell that
she quit. "-Indianapolis Journal
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

Florence Nightingale now spends
all her time in bed or on a couch. but
has all the papers read to her, in order
to get the news from the Transvaal.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
WOMEN OF NOTE.
What Some Of Them Are Going and
Saving.

WnaI oOnc CT inem TTo GOiH9 Snu
Saying.
Next 10 Olive Schreiner, Cecil
Rhodes sister is said to be the most
interesting woman in South Africa to-
day. Her eccentricitles are numer'
Gus. and she is as famed for her dis
like of men as her brother for his OF
women. She is so decidedly OF the
masculine type as at once to attract
attention. In complexion and manner
she closely resembles the English
squire of sporting prints. and she has
been endowed with q voice to match.
Indeed, there 10 nothing feminine
about her except her Difference to the
social conventionalities In always hav-
ing a woman companion in close at
tendance upon her, while her impu!.
sive generosity wins her many friends.
On board a steamer going down to
Cape Town, recently, she regulated
the handicap for the running matches,
umpired the chicken fights and was
particularly active in melting to ex-
traordinary efforts the contestants in
q tug-of.war. Her home Groot Schur
is q beautiful country place near Cape
Town. and she has made a geological
collection that includes almost every
wild animal native to South Africa.
She has a better understanding Of the
politics and statecraft of South Africa
than many a member of the British
colonial office. OF course, her views
are the exact opposite OF Olive
Schriener, the Boer champion.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

Miss Melesin X. Sowles who is only
sixteen years old, is probably the
youngest woman preacher In the
world. Since last June she has been
preaching in the Baptist Church, Hon
ey Creek, Wis. Before she was ten
years old she developed a great in
terest in theology. She speaks with
great simplicity and esrnestness.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Bows ONercoat.

The illustration shows a handsome
boys overcoat. It Is double-breasted
what boys like-wide collar, square
corners and nicely fitting. An In.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
HAND BOOK BINDING
WOMEN WHO MAKE A SUCCESS
OF 1T.

A School In New York Where Il 10
Taught-The Price Of Most Artistic
work-The Princess Of Wales a
Bookblnder.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

gen. obs mother might make it herself.
the best way is to get pattern. which
can be found at almost any pattern
store. 1t is published herewith, be-
cause It is pretty, warm, and not at
all clumsy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03
Two Songs.


"slng me a song" quoth she!
So he sang how for years and for years
and day
He had sighed for maid that was
deaf to the wind
or his groaning and sighingl "Ah. sir.
lack-a-day."
Said the lady that listened as sad as
could bel
"Ah. me. lack-a-day." answered hel
Sing me a song" quoth hel
So she sang how for years and for
years and day
Her head had been full OF poor low
er's signs.
For nights and for nights with the love
In his eyesl
Oh, well might she pause, for that gen.
tleman gay
Kissed her quick on the lips most Joy
Gus to see!
"Ah. love. thou vert blind" answered
'shel
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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

That intellect expands early in the
great west is shown by Miss Belle
Piemming, of Pauls Valley Ind. T.,
who is only II years old and yet has
been admitted to practice law at the
bar of the United States Court Of the
northern district of the territory. Miss
Flemming has been amusing herself
with Blackstone and Kent since she
was IL years old.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-05-03

Woman's work has widened and ex.
ended so wonderfully in the last few
years that it seems as IL every sphere
and phase must be exhausted. So it
is that one feels like congratulating
the woman who has hung out her
sign as an advertisement construc-
sign" She is a rhymester by nature,
and she sits at her desk all day long
building advertisements for the butch
err, the baker and the candle-stick
maker. She can build as airily and as
flippantly as her clients want.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-21
A Desirable Industry.

Matthias Wannebo has beer in this
section for two weeks past and last
week purchased OF q. W. Cook 100
acres of land on Beaver Greek, for
merly the property OF Mr.. Wilmer,
also acquiring Mr.. Cooks lease upon
n section OF school land adjoining.
The purchase price was $1,000, some
personal property being included in
the sale. Mr.. Wanneho has been a
resident of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, for
many years and served that town
az treasurer for two terms. In Jan
uary last he addressed "A letter to
this office inquiring about lands In
this vicinity, II reply to which was
forwarded by Cook & llilger. The
gentleman came out at once and al
ter looking about for u fortnight de-
cided To permanently locate. lie left
Monday for his home and will return
shortly accompanied by his wife and
five children. among which are three
young men. He intends bringing out
some fine dairy stock and blOoded
fowls and will seek tn supply the To-
cal market with n considerable
quantity of butter and eggs. During
past years 1t has been n positive dis
grace to the farmers that through
out the summer months Lewistown
merchants should have been COM
PEELED to ship in from the Dakotas
and Minnesota dairy products In the
quantities which they have and II
Others should embark In the business
upon the proper plan they could not
fail to find it remunerntive, for the
prices are certainly high enough.
Mr.. Wannebo IL a dairyman of ex-
perience and will doubtless succeed.
He in n man OF high character and
one of the kind which the citizens ol
Fergus county or any new section
delight to see locate. Incidentally
Mr.. Wannebo stated that he was oil
the type OF republicans which have
for ears made Wisconsin n discour'
agcnent to the national democracy,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-21

The death of Col. Bruce Wallace Of
the First Montana regiment will not
only cause deep regret among those
who served with him in the Philip
pines, but he will be muurned gener-
ally by the people of Montana. He
was IA brilliant ~ well as n courage
Gus young officer, who was an honor
to the state. 1t IL quite probable
that To his anxiety 10 be ut the front
after being wounded can he attrib-
uted his untimely death. Though II
bullet pierced his left lung at the bat
tie of Caluucan he remained in the
hospital at Manila only three weeks,
when he again Joined his regiment on
the firing line. Had he taken time
for complete recovery doubtless the
complications that followed would
have been avoided. The young hero
spent a portion OF his boyhood days
in Fergus county, residing on what
IL now the Hobson ranch near Utica.
But he belonged To the nation, Of
which he was an ideal soldier. His
career, though short, will he recalled
with just pride when the exploits and
courage of Montana's brave sons are
recounted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-21

looked vt the official statistics, he
would have found that no tropical
colony buys 81 worth NJ stuff from
the rest OF the world annually, and
that trade with the Filipinos Is lin
tied to less than $50, OOO, 0O0-it Is
worth less than the trade OF Lewis
and Clarke county" This IL clear ns
mud. 1t looks as though the philos-
opher OF the Independent had made
a statement In one line and then re-
futed IL in another. Before the war
with Spain Gen. Wheeler was regard.
ed as one of the ablest representa-
tives in congress from the south, a
man whose opinions carried consid-
cradle weight on questions of ma
tional Importance. But the gallant
general has fallen into bad repute
since he chose To he n patriot instead
of n l~emngogue, Judging from
the criticisms now INDUCED in by
certain Democratic newspapers. Oi
course, Gen. Wheeler's views must be
taken as largely prophetic and antic.
ipatOry. He knows that trade FOL.
lows the flag, and thatnew conditions
create new demands. The time was
when oven M American Indian was
satisfied with skins, bow and arrow
and n breech clout. But the ad ,ent
Of the white man and civilization
taught him that other things were
necessary tn his comfort and wei.
fare. As the Filiplnos change from
savagery to the pursuits OF civ.
ilizatlon their wants will rapidly
multiply, in fact, the tide has already
turned In that direction. But the
Philippine islands are also the key tC
the trade with China and japan, and
Gen. Wheeler does not believe In
throwing II into the sea and surren
der the opportunity and advantag,
to some other power. The boys o.
today will live to see the Pacific
ocean white with the snils OF Amerl
can merchantmen where now only q
single steamer may be seen in athou
sand miles of travel. Of course, Gen
Wheeler's optimism, patriotism ant
good sense may lose him n place II
the ranks Of Democracy, but he is moi
going to hide his head in the sane
and say all il darkness and gloom OF
that account.