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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
THE NINTH DISTRICT.
Tho First Republican Conviction in
Wise County.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LEBANON, VA, July 2S.-The
Republican Congressional Convention for
the Ninth District of Virginia will be held
at Wise. Va, on the first day of August.
1900. to nominate a candidate to represent
this district. This is the first time Wise
county has had convention of this kind
for many years, and ample arrangements
for the accommodation of all who attend
the Convention have been made.
The courthouse at this place was struck
by lightning on yesterday. The lightning
struck the tin roof and passed down the
side Of the house, thence to the iron rail-
ing around the portico.
Messrs. A. C. Ferguson, Richard Puck
EFT and Lou Aistrop, who were standing
near the railing, were partially paralysed
for a. short while. No one was seriously
hurt.
News has just reached town, announcing
the death of DR.. James Hess. in Tempe.
Arizona. DR.. Hess was resident and
practicing physician Of this town for sew
eral years. He left here last winter for
Arizona in search of health.
The Board of Supervisors of Russell
county met on last Monday in the court
house and passed dog law for this coun-
tE- The tax imposed is fifty cents per
head The passage of this law seems to
give quite general satisfaction
The great drought, which has recently
been broken up by the frequent rains,
wrought much hurt to the farmers in this
country. Many farmers were compelled TO
put their cattle upon their meadows, as
their pastures had dried up. There will
not be more than a third of a crop of corn
made. The hay crop was short, only
about fourth of a crop being harvested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
S'urrnyilIe Affairs.

Especial Dispatch to The IlmeS)
FARMVILLE, VA, July 2S.-The cleo
trio storms at F'armvile and vicinity
this week have been the severest known in
years. Strange to say almost no damage
has been reported.
The crops are rapidly casting off evil
dences of the dry spell and the farmers
are happy.
The Baptist Sunday School and the &.
y. 2. U. gave q picnic at Hampden-Sid-
ney Thursday, ard a large crowd went out
in wagons and conveyances of all kinds.
On the return trip the whole party was
delayed by u rain storm, ana returned a
merry, thoroughly soaked crowd.
a number of trees in the grove where
the picnic WAS he'd. were uprooted by the
storm only 4 few minutes after the pleas
ure seekers had left.
Last night the children Of the town held
a cake-walk in the dining-room of Rand
olph Hotel. There was a large attendance
of citizens, and the children We're literally
applauded. Master Sheborne and Miss
Martha Holster were awarded the cake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
RATHBONE ARRESTED.
He Is Held On Bond OF $4,000 on
Four Charges
(By Associated Press.O

HAVANA. July 2S-Mr. Estes G.. Rath-
bone. recently dtrector-generaI of posts in
Cuba was arrested at II o'clock to-day on
four charges. These aI!ege the unlawful
drawing OF two orders for $500 each. pay
ing his private coachman and gardner
from the postal funds and drawing per
diem allowance when not entitled TO do
So Mr. Rathbone was held on bonds OF
$25,oot.
Arr Rathbone remained in the court
room all day awaiting decision OF the
judge in the matter OF the acceptance of
Francisco Gambia, one OF the richest Span
ish merchants OF Havana, as boRtsrnen
for E25,C5o
Ra,h3one was obliged to go To the
suart-house tonight. because the judge
ruled that GAMBIA could not go on the
bond without the consent OF his business
partner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
The Lexington Normal.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
LEXINGTON, VA, July 2S-The closing
exercises of the Lexington Peabody sum
mer Normal School we're held to-day IL
the chapel at Washington and Lee Uni
versity. DR.. Charles S. Winston. of Rich
mond the conductor, presided, Hon u
D. Letcher responded to the citizens OF
lexington; Major f. II. Parclay to the
press; DR.. Jas. Lewis Howe 10 the !ectur-
ers; Colonel w. T. Poague to the Virginia
Military Institute: Professor Addison
Hogue to Washington and Lee Jniver-
sty.
A resolution Of thanks was offered by the
Normal students to the instructors, and
responses were made by the following
members Of the faculty: DR.. c. II. Wins
ton, DR.. J. l.. Hall, DT. d. NJ. Brown, Pro-
lessor Crenshaw and Mrs NJ. 5. Mottett
OF the ISL teachers enrolled, 81 were given
certificates of perfect attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Mr. Wade Sill NsissInr

No news has yet been received OF John
D. Wade, who left his home at No 2I00
East Clay Street Monday, July 9th, TO
draw about twelve dollars from the VIZ
ginia Railway and Development Company
for work done in the carpenters gang al
the foot OF Twelfth Street
When last seen he wore a black Fedora
hut, black coat and vest and brown
trousers and black shoes. He is forty-dve
years OF age, OF medium height and
weight. Had black moustache and hair
and small! scnr between his eyebrows he
was a journeyman carpenter by trade
Any information regarding him would be
gladly received by his wife or his soH-in-
law, Mr.. Mayfield of Kaufman & Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
THEIR WEEKLY SHOOT.
Score of the Lakeside and Hunt Club
Yesterday.

The regular weekly shoot of the Lakeside
Country Club and the Deep Run Hunt
Club was held at the latter's grounds yes
terday afternoon. Several improvements
have been made TO the Hunt Club traps
and surroundings and they are now con-
coded TO be the best arranged in this
neighborhood- Owing to the high wind
which prevailed. the scores We're not up to
the average and We're as follows: George A.
Smith. l3: Dr. ]. A. White. II. c. Z. Doyle.
80: ]. w. Young. %; II. e. Green, 10; ]. D.
Blair 81: II NJ Cannon, %: ". L. Boyd,
q; r. II johnson. 81; W. n Colquitt, .;
e L. Hewitt, 80; Med. Hart. "a; n *
Ellyson, Jr., 81; i. Stearns. 81; ". Beck
ue-, y; w A, Hammond. 2s: a. B. Blair,
70; T. J. Tignor, y; l.. Putney. %; I. A.
weller, &c. S. ". Trarers. 2s; c. Z.
Boiling. 10: W. p. CHM. "a; B. P. Cardoza,
Il; c. w Wingfield, il: c. D. Wingheld, 81,
r. S Bosher. 8: T. S. Bosher. %; and ].
T. Anderson, %. Next Saturday the Club
meets at the Lakeside Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Tazewen County Court.

Especial Dispatch to The TI7les)
pOCAuONTAS, VA, July 21.-The Coun-
~ Court of Tazewell has just adjourned at
ter a long and tedious sitting, Hon. j. H.
Stuart presiding. The case against John
". Farmer, for forgery, that has been on
the docket since February, 1899, and in
which there has been two hung juries. was
disposed of. and the defendant acquitted,
after long, stubborn fight. The Common
wealth's attorney, Barnes Gillespie, and
William Chapman, were for the prosecu-
ton and Graham & Henry and w. NJ
Mnter for the defense.
The case against w. G. Simmons for
burning a dwelling house, who was prose-
cuted by the same parties and defended by
the same parties, was also acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Chicago, 6; Philadelphia, 4 I.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2S-The home
team lost the last game of the series to
Chicago principally through errors. In ad-
dition to playing a ragged game in the
field the locals were unable to hit Callahan
to any extent.
Score: X. II. ID.
Chicago oooO0-22 2o-.G 2
Philadelphia .020G000 o. s 5
Batter.es-Gallahan and Chance; Dona-
hue. Bernhard and Mcfarland. Time-2::339.
Umpire-Terry. Attendance-1,5oc.
Brooklyn. s; st. Louis. 6.
BROOKLYN. July 23.-Brook.yn pounded
out six runs in the first four innings to-
day and looked sure winners. In the fifth,
however, four hits, three bases on balls.
and two errors by Cross allowed st. Louis
to tie the score. Farrell brought in the
winning runs with triple to center in the
sixth.
Score: r. ii. E.
ST. Louis. OO00G0ooo- 6 2
Brooklyn ......... 9 21.1020O *-S 16 2
Batteries-Powell and Criger; McGinnity
and Farrell. %ime-2:13 Umpire-Hurst.
Attendance-3,3oo.
New York, 3; Cincinnati, =.
NEW YORK, July 2s.-About 1900 people
saw the New Yorks win from Cincinnati
In the ninth inning to-day The New
Yorl1s played q fast fielding game.
Score by innings: r. II. E.
Cincinnati. oo2oooooo-2
New York. .......... O100101-3 @
Batteries: Newton and Keho. Carrick
and Bowerman. Umpire, Emslie. Time,
one hour and fifty minutes. Attendance,
7,o0c.
Pittsburg, 8; Boston, =.
BOSTON, July 2S.-PittsburS won to-day
by opportune hitting. Boston could do
nothing with Lever. Attendance 6,590.
Score by innings: r. II. E.
Boston ....11O 00oo00-2 6 8
pittsburg.- $3.50. 1 I 90 040 % 10 .
Batteries: Nichols and Sullivan, Lever
and Schriver. Time, two hours. Umpire,
Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
PittsburE. 8; Boston. =.
GRAND CIRCUIT.
Pacing Record in. n opples Was Again
Lowered.
By Associated Press.


CLEVELAND, O., July 2S.-The last
day of the Grand Circuit meeting was
marked by another sensational perform
ance. The worlds record for PAGERS in
hopples, which was broken on Tuesday
by Coney when he went a mile in 2:O24,
was again lowered by Prince Alert to-day,
when he covered the track in 2:02. SUM
mary:
2:15 class-trot, 500 g in D.-Arch w.
won third, sixth and seventh heats and
race. Time. 2:1Sla, 2:17, 2:l9. Senator X.
won first and second heats. Time, 2:1234
2:13A. Palm Leaf won fourth and fifth.
Time, 2:14, 2:15la.
2:04 class-pace, s.. 500 e to 3).-Prince
Alert won in straight heats. Time, o:0S,
200. Anaconda second, Indiana third.
2:13 class-pace, 81, 500 g in 5).-Johnny
Agan Won in three straight heats. Time,
:1l12. 2:lol4. 2:o93a. Major Marshall Sec
2:27 class-trot. 5000 e in a).-Annie
Burns Won in straight heats. Time,
third.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
DEATHS.

HARRIS. -Departed this life at P. A.. at
his residence, LOCO West Leigh Street.
Mr., NATHANIEL HARRIS. leaving a
wife, one SON and two grandchildren and
host Of friends to mourn their loss.
He died in full triumph OF faith. His fun
eral will take place from the First Bap-
list church Sunday at II A NJ.
GUNN.-Died, at the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs, IDA j., wife OF James
3. Gum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Mrs. Sa1lie Shepherd Smith.
Special pisnatcn to The Times.)

'SPSc!dl DIStldtclI " Iile 1-IieSl
BERRYVILL.E VA, July &-Intell-
gence was received here to-day, announc-
ing the death of Mrs. Sallie Shepherd
Smith, which occurred at her home in
Aiken, &C, early this morning. She was
born and raised in Clarke county. and up
10 ten years ago resided here with her
family. She was the daughter OF the late
Harry Shepherd, and has large circle of
relatives in this county. At the time OF
her death she was about so years Old. She
leaves a husband two sons and four
daughters. Her husband, J. Rice Smith.
a former citizen of Clarke county, is row
one of the most prominent business men
in Georgia, he being president of the Geor-
gia Chemical Works, of Augusta, Ca
and a director in the Seaboard Air Line
Railway and the Virginia Carolina Chem
zeal Company. Mrs. Smith will be buried
in Aiken, S. c., beside the remains OF her
mother, who died there several years ago.
Rey. j. Harvey Gilmore.
(snecial Dispatch to The Times>.
LEXINGTON, VA. July 2S.-Rev. J.
Harvey Gilmore, died at his home in
Staunton Friday morning. aged e. years.
He had been an invalid for many years.
He was born in Rockbrldge county, IN
the kerr's Creek neighborhood, where his
ancestors for four generations had dWelt.
He removed from Buena Vista to Staun-
ton about three years ago. lie is sur
vived by his wife, a daughter of the late
r. C. McCluer, of near Fancy Hill. and
four sons, one of whom is the Rev. R. c.
Gilmore, of Stanton.
The funeral services were held from his
late residence in Stanton, Friday after
noon. by Rev DR.. Franzer and Rev. DIR.
Wells. The body was brought here this
morning for burial in the Lexington ceme-
terry Rev. D. A. Pen;ck otficiated at the
grave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Mrs. ELLIS Driven Out.

Especial Dispatch 10 The TimesO
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July 2S.-The
case of J. 3. Powell and Mrs. Lizzie Ellis,
charged with improper conduct. was DIS
posed Of this morning, Justice Brown fin
ing each SO and costs, they pleading guilty.
Neither party appeared in court, send
ing the money by their attorney, the lat
ter being instructed to notify Powell that
the settlement was accepted conditiona!ly
upon the woman's leaving the city
Ii was stated that this was her intention,
and she will go this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Ii hing Liquor Licenses.
ysnacial DISPATCH to The Times

Special Dispatch to The Times.)
SUFFOLK, VA, July 2S.-Concluding a
warmly waged liquor fight at Court!und.
County Judge Prince, in Southampton. to-
day reserved his decision till Monday.
During the course of the hearing an Off
cial testified that he had seen jurors I'M
der the influence of liquor Ladies at
tended court and lent moral support
The town went wet in a recent local
option election, but the anti-liduor people
hired four lnwyers to fight applications
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
QUIET IN NEW ORLEANS.
Violence of the Mob Seems to Have
Spent Itself.
Bv Associated Press.)

NEW ORLEANS. July 2s--Moh VIC
lence seems to have spent itself, and the
city, ii not actually serene, Is at LEAST
more quiet than it has been Tor several
days, and no fresh outbreaks were re-
ported.
Mayor capedeville said to-day that he
has no intention OF disband!nS the special
police or dischargtng the militia until 1he
peared. Both of these branches OF mar
tial government will be held in readiness
for several days.
The grand Jury IS investigating the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,
Lord Roberts Eetu>ed to Accept Dew
cts Offer TO O. i've Up CousiitiouuIy
: Associated Press

tEE AssOtAtt2t PreSS.l
LONDON, July 2S.-A special dispatcn
from Cape Town says: General Christian
Dewet has offered TO surrender on cor
ditiou that his followers be permitted TO
return to their homes unmolested. Lord
Roberts has refused anything except uo-
conditional surrender
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
SWALL OWED CONCENIRAT LYE
a Sevcn-Year-Old Negro Boy Nearly
Loses His Life BY It.

James Coles, a seven-year-old negro
boy living at Second and Jackson Streets,
swallowed a lot Of concentrated I've about
8 o'clock yesterday morning, and came
near dying from the effects of it. The
ambulance was called, and the boy was
treated by DR.. Fisher. He is still in a
very serious condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Epxorth Lea.uers Adjourn

tBy Associated Press.)
ATLANTA, GA. July .2S.-The Southern
Epworth League closed its five DAYS con-
vention here tonight. The selection: Of
the next meeting place was left 10 tina
conference board
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Hooker Back.

Buck Hooker, the Richmond ball-player,
who hps been playing in Wilmington, n.
C.. with the State League club. at that
place. has returned to the city.
Stanley Bigb.e Is also here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Indre Elects Officers.

Rebekah Lodge. of Richmond. met last
week and elected the following officers:
Noble Grand, Mrs. Y. Loving; yace-Grand,
Mrs Jennie Johnston; Secretary. William
A. Clarke, Jr.: Treasurer. Mrs. Edmonia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
CBIYU AIRY,
j. S. HDlrcI'y.

Mr.. ]. S. Bowery died yesterday morn
ing at his residence. No. 1913 West Main
Street. The funeral will take place at
o'clock this evening from the residence.
The interment viii be in River View Gene
for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Gen. Stow Goes TO Pretori,

(By Associated Press)
CAPE TOWN. July ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
James stowe has gone to Pretoria He
Will probably proceed at once to Krrlger,s
headquarters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Fire on South Third Street,

Fire broke out shortly after O'clock
last evening at No, 1o3 South Third
Street The house was occupied by Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
~, Hodges Has Returned.

DR.. J. Allison Hodges returned last night
from Buffalo Lith Z Springs, where he has
scent the last ten days on a vacation.
During DR.. Hodges absence his practice
was left in charge ok his associate. DR..
A. G. Brown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29

Mr.. Forres: H Huewett, formerly OF
this city but now Of Newport News, is
here on a visit to friends and relatives.
Mr. w L. Pearce. OF New York, IS at
tha Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Dance POSTPONED.

The dance which was to have taken
place at Lakeside Park Thursday night,
and which was postponed. will take place
on WEDNESDAY night OF this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Seymour Going to s,,a,.haf

(By Associated Press)
SHANGHAI. July 2s.-I, Ia reco-ted .h.,
Admiral Seymour is coming here, but tina
date OF his arrival IS uncertain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
j. L. Matthews.

1NLolHltticn mas reached the CITY OIL tle
| DEATH at his home several days ago, Of
| Captain Jim Edward Matthew'S founder
and proprietor Of the famous Atlantic Ho-
tel, on Chincoteague Island. Captain
Matthews was about SO years old, and was
well known to the pubic men Of this
and other nearby States. It was said that
he server the best meal to be gotten any
where on the Atlantic coast and he had
the distinction OF having entertained many
distinguished men, including Senators Cam
eron and Quay, of Pennsylvania; German
OF Maryland; Ham Disston, the noted Phil
adefphia saw manufacturer, and the Gov
errors Of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylva-
MIA and Delaware.
4 gentleman in this city who knew Capt
Matthews we'll said yesterday morning that
he always Went in his shirt sleeves, and
in personal appearance closely resembled
the late Pascal Buford, who kept a famous
resor; in Bedford county, at the foot OF the
Blue Ridge, and who was the father-in-law
Of the late Judge Burks. of the Court OF
Appeals OF Virginia.
Mrs. ri. II. $. Long
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. July IS
The remains of Mrs. Mary II. Sumner Long,
whose death occurred Friday morning, at
the Brooklyn Hospital Long Island, ar
rived here this afternoon. Her funeral
VIII take place at IL o CLOCK Sunday morn
ing. from the Episcopal Church and her re-
mains will be laid to rest in Maplewood
Cemetery, by the side OF her husband
who preceded her to the grave eight
years ago.
Mrs. Long was sixty-two years of age
was the daughter OF the late General e.
V. Sumner, distinguished Federal officer
in the Civil War. and cousin OF Charles
Sumner, the statesman. She married
General Armistead L. Long just prior to
the breaking out Of the war with the
States.
During the war General Long was chief
of artillery of the Confederate States
Army. a few days before the termination
OF President Grants second term, Mrs
Long was appointed postmaster at Char
lottesville, a position which she held for
twenty-three years. during the various
changes in the administration up to the
day OF her death.
In the management of this office Mrs.
Long showed q remarkable business ca
pacity, but more especially wonderful
ability for selecting the very best clerical
aid. It is said that the Charlottesville
postoffice has a record for the longest
time as one of the best-conducted Offices
in the United States. The death of z--s.
Long removes from our midst one OF the
most interesting personalities with which
Charlottesville has ever been favored The
deceased is survived by two children-Mr
r. Mel. Long Of Brooklyn, n. Y: and
Mrs. Virginia a. Brown. wife of Major r.
a. Brown, of the United States Army, now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
Standin. Of the Clubs.

Where They Play Monday.
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
P.ttsburs at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati 3. Doston.
Chicago at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29

Dr.. NJ. @. Holt, of Surry, and lIr. j. A
Brown, Circuit Clerk OF Hanover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
BASEBALL.

Scores Yesterday.
Brooklyn, S; ST. Louis, 6.
Chicago. S; Philadelphia, 4.
New York. 8; Cincinnati, 2.
Pittsburg. 8; Boston, 2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-02
10 CAvALRYMEN AMBUSHED.
The "Alva" Brings in Rescued Prison.
ers From Ragay.

Mania. March 1.--(5:55 p. MIA hum
dred insurgents seven miles from San
Fernando de la Union ambushed ten
men of the Third cavalry who were es-
corting provision train. The Americans
scattered, and while returning to camp
one man was killed. The insurgents
captured four horses and quantity OF
provisions. A subsequent reconnaissance
of the locality developed the fact tha,
there We're entertainments there and
force of Filipinos, estimated to num-
ber 500 men. The Third cavalry is pre-
raring to drive the insurgents our.
The recently purchased naval trans
Port Alava sent 70 Ragay, in the Gulf
of Liberate. 70" Spanish prisoners. has
returned here bringing 500 persons. in
GLIDING priests, officers. soldiers and
civilians and ten Americans.
The navy officials being informed that
the prisoners were carelessly guarded.
hurried the Alava to Ragay, manned
by twenty blueiackets. Six officers
from the Brooklyn and fifty marines ac-
companied the transport.