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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
OBITUARY.
Colonel William A. James.

Col. William A. James, formerly CT
Richmond, but for many years a pron1i-
nent merchant of Baltimore, died j-estar-
day afternoon at his home, at Reister-
town, Baltimore county, Md. A tele gram
announcing his death was received last
night by his nephew, DR.. G. Watson
James.
Col. James was well known in Rich
mond. He was born and reared here, ana
much of his life was spent in this city.
He was a son of the late Fleming James
and a member of family prominent in
both the business and social life of Rich
mond. AS a young man he went to Geor
gia, and was engaged in business there
when the war between the States broke
out. He entered The Confederate service
in q Georgia regiment and made fne
soldier. He rose to the rank of lieuten-
ant-colonel and was severely wounded.
After the war Col. James engaged in The
fertilizer and cotton trade here. for
while and then moved TO Baltimore His
health failed some years ago and he
moved TO Reistertown to live. His Wife
died several years ago and he only leaves
two sons. William and Alfred.
Col. Jams was q man of fine charas-
ter generous and noble-heartcd, and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
him.
Mrs. Nary A. McEvoy.
Mrs. Mary a. McEvoy died Wednesday
afternoon ut 3 O'Clock at her home, No.
80. Reservoir Street. after an illness OF
about week.
Mrs. McEyoy was seyenty-three years
of age and was the widow of Mr. John
AIcEvoy. She is Survived by three sons
and one daughter. The funeral viii take
place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
rom the Sacred Heart Church. The in
terment will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
Air. mlinam hs.s.U.
Mr. William Christie, a young man
twenty three years Of age. died yesterday
.ai.rnInG about 2 O'Clock at the Shelter
lg-Arras Hospital His remains were
aiken to Benefits undertaking establish
aent, no. Col West Broad Street, from
kich the funcra, Will take place at II
clock this morning, The inter-
.nont will be made in River-View Gene
cry.
afr Christie had been in Richmond at
y short While. He hailed from Denver.
OIL. ana came here about the tins IT
he Carnival. taking up his residence with
friend at No. afl West Clay Street He
wss ta1f-n SCI. with meningitis and was
removed to the h,spItal wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
LOWER HENRlCO.
a Wedding Mid Deer and Wild Turkeys ID
The Public Road

special Dispatch 10 The Times-)
ELKO, VA, Oct. 24.-Mr. Willie john
son and Miss Pearl Watkins were mar
ried Tuesday evening mar here me
bride is the daughter ot MIR. Branch Wat
kins, and granddaughter OF the late Rev
John 7. Watkins. Of Powhatan county,
one OF the most learned men of his day.
The attendance at Eiko School is quite
small, although new scholars have gone
in this week
Game is quite plentiful in this section
The children of Mr.. 3. Robins report that
on their way to school Tuesday they sa"
a deer run across the road just ahead OF
them, also a flock of wild turkeys few
days previous.
Last Sabbath an eloquent discourse was
delivered at Antioch by the pastor, Rev
C. W. Sheriff. Two candidates were re-
ceived for baptism
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
SOUTHERN HOMEOPATHS.
,ociety Adjourned After Election OF Officers
for the Year.
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 2l.-The Southern
Homeopathic Society adjourned this eve
ming after electing the following officers
for the ensuing year:
President, Dr.. Susan B. Hicks. of At
slanta, Ga
First vice-Presdent DR.. George $.
Coon. of Louisville. NY.
Second Nice-President, DR.. j. Whitman,
of Buford, S. c.
Treasurer, Dr. A. 5. Dunield, of Hunts
vile. Ala.
Recording Secretary. Or. J. E. Mann,
of Louisville. KY.
Corresponding Secretary, DR.. Lizzie q.
Gutherse, of St. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
PORTMOUTIi WEDDINGS.
Mir. Nottingham to Miss vermiIliou and Nj.
Smith TO Kiss Owens.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 24.-The marriage
at her parents home, at Portsmouth. this
afternoon Of Miss Agnes Avery Nermillion
to Mr.. James Thomas Nottingham was
a brilliant event over which society here
abouts was greatly agitated. Rev. Father
Brady, of st. Paul's, officiated.
Equal interest was felt in the marriage,
in Portsmouth, about the same hour, Of
Miss Grace Owens to Mr.. Vernon Moss
Smith. This also occurred at the home of
the brides parents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
GO WAY. BACK AND SIT DOWN,
tersburg's Beaul. and Chiyalry Adopt q
Catchy Phrase.
(special Dispatch to The Times.)

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 24.-s'Go way
back ana sit down. is as familiar an
expression here as was ever t.Boscoe eats.
'e1n alive in Richmond. and thousands Of
people are using it. Young men and
young ladies throw confetti in the faces
of passers-by and say ego way back
The suggestion came from the inscription
under a cut in the Sunday edition OF the
Richr,lond Ti1nes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
IN TOUGH WITH BRIGANDS.
Missionaries Expected tc Effect Her Ransom
at 0ace.
fBv Associated Press.)

ONsTANTINOPLE, Oct 24-The mis-
sionarfes who are operating from Sama-
kov, Bulgaria, are at last IN touch with
the brigands who abducted Miss Stone
and her companion. Nine. Tsilta, acc3r''-
ing to dispatches received here to-haF'
though whether negotiations for the ram
som have actually been opened is not
disclosed.
The missionaries on the SPOT are ex
pected tn conclude the business with the
utmost dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
Tennessee Synod.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. }

BRISTOL. TENN. Oct 2i.-The Pres
byterian Synod of Tennessee, in session
here. to-day voted to take up and try the
Eastman case, and a commission was ap-
pointed for that purpose.
Rev. F. w. Eastman. who was foun1
guilty of reprehenslble conduct by the
Presbytery of Nashville. appealed his case
to the Synod, and it will now be heard on
the appeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
Feat e.
CBs Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Oct 2l-Terry McGovern.
featherweiSht champ
and young Corbett. of Danger, signed ;tf.
ticlrs of agreement to-day for s-ro'ina
chan,pionship contest on Thanksgiving
Day, a, Hartford. Conn. before the EN-
rSire Athletic Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
LeWis-Smith.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
DANVlLLE, VA, Get 24-Gamewell
Lewis, who IS connected With the Dam
Vile r1stoffice, was married to Miss Mat
tic Smith. daughter OF the late William
y Smith, of Milton, n. c., at that place
this afternoon.
10th are we'll known and popular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
Farley-DaviS.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.)
DANNILi-E. IA, Oct. 24.-The mar
rage OF Mr.. Fred Farley to Miss Ella
Davis, Of this city, tcck place here to-
night at the home of the bride. on Fat
tor Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
rssnie.ous c,araefers-

waiter rurpin and Henry Scott were
crested last night. charged with beng
snsnscious characters They We're ts.iSe,,
in by officers McMalieTs and Aiiloa un5
! :. Mt the Third Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
RECEPTION TO scHLEY.
Invita- on Extended him by Hamilton eluo
Chicago.
az Associated Pssss.l

CHICAGO, ILL. Oct 2i.-The tIaEnil-
ton Club. one of the leading pniitte
ganizations of Chicago. TO-DAY. through
president. extended an invitation to
Admiral SchIey to q reception 70 be given
IN his honor at an early date.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
Big Fire II Arkansas.
cry Associated Psess.>

LAMAR. ARK. Oct. Nearly all the
business houses in this town We're de-
stroved b. fire last night. The 10 as.
srsgates $4,000. partly covered by ia
snrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
DEATHS.

RosENBAIM The funeral OF SIDNEY
J; RosENIsAIfI will take place at a: 80
p. NJ. FRIDAY, October 9th. at the
Mor;uary Chapel. Hebrew ceneterY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
Peeisa Tonight.

The Richmond Conservatory of Music.
will give recital at Smlthdeai Hall this
evening at $50 O'Clock. An artistic pro-:
ssrra nme will be rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
MOODY WAS INSANE.
His Assault on Rev. dsorge E. Book or With
ont causs
(special Dispateh 10 Tale Tlales.

NORFOLK. VA, Oct. 2i-C. n. Moody
who on Tuesday attacked and beat Rev.
George Z. Booker. his pastor, was tried
to-day on the charge Of assault and BAT
terry. Mr.. Booke: swore that he knew not
why Moody attacked him. and MOODY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
The Races at Raleigh.

Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes0
RALEIGH, n. c., October 24.-Tl!e race
events in connection with the State Fair
to-day resulted as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25
News OF BARTON keiehts.

Mrs. Charles McCurdy, of Brookland
Park, who has been quite sick, is now
able 70 be out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25

Mr.. Robert Scott has left for Peters
burg. Va. to witness the Confederate re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25

Mr.. joe Bunce. of Virginia Avenue has
left to visit friends and also to witness
the Confederate reunion in Petersburg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18

The Primrose and Dockstader Minstrels.
which come Ia the Providence Opera
House FOR three nights and matinee,
beginning Thursday evening. have this
year an organization that is as nearly
perfect in all that pertains 70 lofty en-
tertairment qualities az expense. expe-
rience and brains can evolve. The one
new act OF Primrose alone is worth the
price of admission.
This is entitled Sunny, Sunny South"
and calls for three beautiful scenes i'm
it's Interpretation. The first is "A repre-
sentation of a bayou with Its tangled
growth OF wild flowers, and an abandoned
steamboat resting In the lagoon covered
with vines.
Another Is a fascinating view OF cot
ton field filled in bloom, with hill and
river environments that charm the vision
and the last is picture of typical
Southern cabin resting under the pro-
tecting shadows of the spreading oab
These are seen at sunrise, sunset and
az the hour of night. with the radiance
OF the moon bathing them in tranquil
night Mr.. Primrose appears introducing
new soft shoe dance that is inspiring
and THE Twins whose pickaninny
features are genuinely artistic This one
act as stated invites the lofty considera
tion OF the most exacting critics. and IS
u revelation of skill in dancing and high
art in scenic accessories. The seat sale
opened today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18

Granger other members the city
greatly peurbed proposition contained in bill before
Legislature by which the be apporoned the
say having by
the practice for years that of the the
municipalities
with it.
The objection the others who oppose the
based upon the fact that by the proposed method this will be
compelled pay the treasury annually $4,000
called city
equal expenses maintaining departments
making necessary improvements addition
expense account of matter should the bill
pass will probably compel increase in the
Nevertheless it difficult understand what ground the
city object the BILL .nauuch proposes
by the c.ys The city itself has accepted
this equitable with good grace
claim is unjust when be basis for
The municipal purposes
purposes.
Looking the question from another pol of view
the will be unusy though
should become The city Providence years paid
The before
the will be about $50 Under the present system
proportion Of this be ooo by taking
Evidently this point considered by mayor
special meeting branches city
protest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18

jefferson De Angels. the universally
popular comic opera comedian will ap-
pear at the Providence Opera House for
three nights and matinee, beginning to-
night, i'm his new operate success, en-
titled "A Royal Rogue" Mr.. DE Angels
is said 10 have a character in the piece
even more congenal TO him than his
roles In THE Little Trooper" The We'd
ding Day or THE Jolly Musketeer, and
lac has made big hit with his new songs
and dances and original foolery.
"a Royal Rogue was written for the
comedian by the author of lei Captain"
and THE Gharlatan," Charles Klein, and
the music which is described as being
particularly bright and dainty. Is by
William T. Frapcis. Mr. DE Angels will
be supported by "A large company OF
handsome women and clever men. "A
Royal Rogue will be handsomely put
upon the stage, with an elaborate scenic
outfit and rich and handsome costumes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18
KEITy'S SUMMER SEASON.

The date for the opcni~g Of the supple
incntary spring and summer season of
standard drama by the Edward +, Albee
stock company at Keiths Is now an
nounced as Monday, April 10. the regular
vaudeville season closing on the preced-
ing Saturday evening. TO be resumed at
the usual time I'm the autumn.
The Charity Ball" domestic comedy
in four acts. by David Belasco and the
late James e. DeMille, will be the open
ing attraction and will enlist the fun
strength OF the company I'm its long cast;
and IL viii be produced under the person
al direction OF Mr.. Percy Winter stage
director of tile company, with all the
elaboration OF detail and completeness
that have marked every great production
made by him I'm New York city Entirely
new scenery has been painted expressly
for this production, and with new furni-
ture and properties the change on the
stage will be- as great usually as IL will
be- in the nature OF the performance it.
self
The play is we'll known rs ono OF the
greatest dramatic successes OF ten years
ago when Il ran for "a whole year at the
New York Lyceum Theatre. and after
ward was presented I'm Providence and
other large cities throughout the country.
N was something or departure from
previous presidents I'm play-writing, and
iis style is So d..erent In many respects
from the popular productions Of even the
present day that IL will possess oil the
more interest and charm for playgoers.
while It's wholesome story and refinement
will appeal TO the most intelligent and
discriminating audiences
During the dramatic season at Keith :
two pcrfnrmsnces daily viii be given-at
. n and S n M: and there viii be no de-
Walton from the prcsent popular prices or
rs gs * and ~ cents The sale of seats
FOR The opening week win begin not later
than April !; and thereafter tickets may
be purchased two weeks IN advance.
while orders viii be taken for seats
throughout the entire season.
Tho company " admittedly one of the
strongest stock organizations ever gotten
together. and probably NIL be eaualed by
very few that Will be Neen anywhere IN
the country during the coming spring and
summer season. white numerically IL Is
doubtful ~ any other viii equal ~
1lelaine lfadiey. who is engaged To- play
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18
Uh0f Others
FIRE Saying.

The new custom house regulations
with regard 10 the Inspection OF bag
gage on steamships have given great
annoyance TO travellers 10 appears
from the discrepancy I'm the returns OF
Imports and exports that large
smuggling trade Is going on, and the
authorities are resolved TO step the
leaks in revenue at any inconvenience
10 the travelling public. Philadelphia
Record
yet II Japan is ever 10 Challenge
Russia's supremacy in China the
present seems 10 be the time when tho
attempt could be made with the great
est OF success. baltimore Sun.
France has taken the first step to-
ward increasing her navy by ordering
a number OF war vessels of various
types. She not only intends 10 have a
much bigger but much fieeter feet
than che now possesses. Boston
Herald.
when the president OF so conserva-
tive a university as Princeton joins in
the movement 10 reduce the ordinary
college course from four years 10
three. II Is safe To assume that the
change ought 20 be made, No human
being has any time 10 waste and no
time is more precious than the years
of young manhood New York
World.
"The St Louis Fair came In handy
for those statesmen who were without
jobs when the late congress died And
Il may have been the knowledge that
the exposition would furnish nice jobs
that helped along the appropriation
Galveston News.
Count Cassinl's statement OF the
Russian attitude toward Manchuria is
practically repetition OF that of
Foreign Minister Lamsdorf. IL is
clear aud unqualified. "-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
''It is evident from the naval esti-
mates which have just been presented
90 the British Parliament that the
Salisbury ministry fully appreciates
the paramount Importance 10 Great
Britain OF maintaining it's naval
strength. and that II is ready 20 as
sumo the responsibility OF whatever
expenditures may be necessary 10 at
tain that end d"--Philadelphia Inquirer.
sos.
"Mr. Richard Mansfield shouldn't
have allowed the royal glamour OF his
great part of King Henry V. to throw
him into a kingly rage wherein he
heartily belaborcd with an old English
spear an unfortunate super whose
acting failed to please Ills Majesty"
st Louis Republic.
.s.o-s.
1--WE may not have in twenty-five
years or ever. n person sitting In
Washington with the title OF emperor,
but ~ we have government con
trolied by consolidated capital exer-
cisine imperial powers. the name will
matter little. IL will not be gov
eminent by the people. e."-Philadelphia
Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18
SNAPSHOTS AT PEOPLE

Senator Vest and Justice Harlan are
two OF the oldest acquaintances in Wash
ington They have been intimate friends
for forty years and more.
Sir Henry Ny Stanley celebrated recent
IN his Goth birthday. He Is still as vigor-
GUS and apparently as robust as In the
time OF his African explorations,
The Duke of Westminster sent n per-
sonal invitation to his wedding To a resi-
dent OF New York. who was gardener at
Eaton Hall the Westminster estate, when
ine duke was a child
Now that the Queen Is dead, Francis
Joseph of Austria holds the record for the
longest reign I'm Europe. He had been on
the throne more than ~ years, and is In
the list year of his life.
John Fiske, the historian. warmly ap-
proves OF the plan to celebrate in 1907 the
300th anniversary OF the landing at
jamestown, Va. He writes: "Of all dates
in the history of the new world there IL
none which more imperatively calls for
commemoration.
Moses Relcherson. the principal of the
Talmud-Thora, "A Hebrew school In the
Harlem Ghetto, New York. Ia said Ia he
the finest Hebrew grammarian I'm the
metropolis and one Of the most learned
read. write and pray In the Hebrew lam
guage: vet mis- income from his position
as the head OF the school Is but 81 q week.
Queen Victoria was not the senior mem-
her of the order OF the Garter, az has
been stated. On ascending the throne I'm
1857 she became ipso facto knight of tho
Garter The Duke OF Cambridge row
ever. was invested with the blue ribbon
by William ~. I'm 1885, and since the
death al the late Duke OF Beccleuch has
been the only survivor OF the creations OF
that sovereign.
After careful and patient investigation
the historical committee OF the Society of
California Pioneers has learned that
the discovery or gold in California by
James W. Marshall The gold was frst
found IN the rocky bed OF the tailrace OF
the Sutter sawmill at Coloma, on the
south fork of the American river. Mar
shah himself made three or four differ
ing statements OF the date. The commit
tee was unanimous in its decision.
An American woman who made the ac-
quaintance OF Madame Sadi Carnot, wife
of the late president OF the French Re
public. says that she IL the mos agree
able and cultivated old lady on the Cou-
tinent Her father was NJ. Dupont White.
a celebrated lawyer and general secretary
az the Ministry OF Justice In lSss. as well
as - noted writer and political economist.
Madame Carnot speaks and writes six
languages. and II was she who translated
stuart MIN for her father who pub
lished a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-18

The death of Patrick Donahue at Bos-
Tor at the age of - years removes from
the scene of his worthy activities one OF
tie beF known newspaper proprietors in
New England As the guiding spirit OF
the Ro-tou Pilot FOR many years he ex-
erted q potcnt influence for good Mr
Donahue was one Of the most helpful
members OF the Irish race who came to
th.e country during the last century. No
ciiisen Of foreign birth was ever more
thoroughly devoted TO the land 81 his
adoption than was Patrick DOnahuo. A.
thc time of the rebellion he was a strong
supporter OF the union aud gave most
bouniifniiy from his private purse 20 reg
iments sent out from Massachusetts
There was about his character soIidity
that made him a power In tho city OF
Boston and OF great assistance to those
who. like himself were building them.
selves into the great nation and who have
since rendered it faithful service.