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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

turns he highest values on hogs.
Colonel Petit: We'll. that is natur-
al. l understand that the bacon of that
hog sells much higher 1t is very sweet
and pungent, owing to the varied food
it foods on
Colonel Petit then continued in an able
and effective manner TO crticise the
criticisms that had been passed on va
rious officers and went into the details
OF their duties to show that they acted
under and according to law.
MIR. GORDON, SPEAKS.
Mr.. r. Lindsay Gordon in advocating
Petit on being so completely satisfied
happy over it. II : was a true philosopher
indeed who ccuid cheerfully adapt him
self so completely to all that is
He then asserted that if commissioners
o. the revenue did their duty not one in
"a hundred of them could ever be reelected
to the position. He said that he hoped
after the convention had adopted suf-
frage clause--it would so purge the cleo
torate as to guarantee a high class of
officials in al Departments of govern
ment. H did not think tax assessors or
tax listers We're a class of officers that
should have to depend upon local, popu-
la-ity for their positions.
Mr. Egalestcn offered an amendment
to the substitute providing that the man
ner Of selection of the Commissioner of
the Revenue be left with the Legislature
Pending discussion of%the amendment
offered by Mr.. Stebbins, the committee
arose. reported progress to the conven-
ton. and it adjourned at 1925 o'clock, to
meet at 10 O'Clock Thursday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

Appointed TO Vacancy on Governors
Staff.
THE. GOVERNOR IN PETERSBURG
lie Will Lave There Tonight For L,ncd-
burg searcy Will Soon be
Free A'an-Capitol
Notes.

Professor George W. Miles, the distin-
gushed scholar and orator, and TIE head
of ST. Adams Academy, at Rad-o4d, mas
been appointed to the vacant coioneicy
on the Governors staff He succeeds
Colonel Joseph Button. resigned Cc.onei
Miles and the Governor have been very
intimate friends, personally and po.iti-
cai-Y. Durins tie ir&senl Champaign
Colonel Miles has been one of the most
effective speakers the DemocIdts Fave
had on the stump.
Governor Tyler left the city yesterday
afternoon for Petersburg He was &C
companied by Colonies s. elton. Cameron,
Darlington, Tenant anu peasants, OF
his staff. He will remain at petersburg
to-day, and from there wi go to Lynch
EGrg 10 ATTEND tbs sessions ozathe Nlfstni
synod. Later on, ne viii go to Radford
to spend a. few days.
SEARCYtS TERM.
The Governor has during the nearly
four years of his administration receiv-
ed upwards OF ten thousand letters. Peo-
pie write to him on almost every con-
ceivable subject All of these letters
are not read by the Governor. out his
private secretary,sM Mr.. Ben F.. owen, -jr.,
reads them all.
Charles j. Searcy. the noted train rob-
in the pe,l.tentiary He was sentenced
in May, 1885, for eight years. RE has
made a good prisoner, and, with the usual
time deducted for good behavior, his time
will expire sometime next spring. Gov
crnor Tyler refused lasc April to pardon
him.
THE MESSAGE.
Maj. Heth Tyler was ,ypewriting yester-
Gay portions OF the Governor S message
His EEcelleacy, while at his home at
RaGford last summer, is said to have
prepared the introduction to his message.
but this will have to be changed, as 1t
was written upon the presumption that
the Constitutional Convention would
have finished its work by the time the
General Assembly should convene. The
Governor viii congra tulate the people OF
the state upon the evidences of their
material prosperity and the good order
that has been generally observed dur
ing the parinG of his ton.
Charles N. Sexton was yesterday COM
u1ssioncd 4 notary public for Smyth
county!
One of the convicts engaged in clean
ing thu Capitol Square yesterday found
q, pair of go!d-rimmed eyeglasses, which
the owner can get by applying to Officer
Pett:s. in charge of the force of cleaners.
Mr.. Philip R. Simmonds, of New York,
thinks OF making Virginia. his home. He
is now in this State looking at property
offered him He has for some time been
in correspondence with MI I[oiner, the
Commissioner OF Agriculture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
ROSY COLOR.
producrd hy Postum Good Z

tNtaSSts AfS apstisHi i'tfou S21itS-
When a person rises from each meal
with a ringing in the ears and a general
sense OF nervousness, it is common
iiapit TO charge it 10 a deranged stomach.
fouiid il was caused from drinking
cotiee. which never suspected for a long
time but fUnnd by leaving off coffee that
the 6isagreeable feelings went away.
was brought 10 think OF the SUBJECT
b. getting some Postum Food Coffee,
and his brought me out OF trouble.
IT Is most appetizing and invigorat-s
ing beverage and has beer Of such great
beneti. TO me that naturally speak of it
from time to time as opportunity offers.
"A lady friend complained 20 me that
she had tried Postum. but i. did not taste
good. In reply to iHs question she said
she guessed she belle. IL about ten min
Ites. ! advised her to follow directions
and know that she boiled it nrteen or.
twenty minutes, and she would hare
something worth talking about A short
time ago heard one OF her children say
that they We're drinking Postum now-a-
Gays, SO 5adgc she succeeded In making
II good. which is by no means a difficult
task
Tom o'Brien. the son OF q friend who
iiyss on Bridge ST.. was formerly ps,a
1ad. but since he has been dstnidne
Postum. has a fine Color There Is plenty
OF evidence that Postum actually does
male red BLOCK. as the famous trade
marx eays.g 5no chambers, . Nsnklin
- 0E1sk Ohio. '5s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
MEET AT OLD POINT.
Plan Selected fer Next Annual Session of tie
Tobacco Association.

The next annual meeting of the Tobacco
Association of the United States will be
held in Old Point, Va;
The arrangements for the time and place
of the next meeting of the Association,
it will be recalled. We're left in the hands
of q committee consisting of Messrs. ".
j. Boyllin, OF Wilson. n. c., chairman;
Lynchburg Mr. L. NJ. Darlington. press
ident of the Association has just received
a letter from Mr.. BoylSin, informing him
of their choice of Old Point for the
place and leaving to him the selection OF
the date Old Point with its natural a,;-
vantages is regarded as an ideal place
for the gathering. Most of the tobacco
towns not being much in the mountains,
are hot in summer, hence the choice was
not made with reference to the pronui-
hence of the town as a tobacco market.
The time for the meeting will be fixed
in the latter part of July.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
A Housewives Letter.

Mrs. Maggie Franks, No. GIT Nam
Street, Greenville, Miss, writes:
81 was troubled for a number of years
slant pain in the side. stomach trouble.
bad cough. caught cold very easily, and
felt nervous and tired all the time. Pc
man. / improved in strength and flesh
and can do moro work now and not feel
it than have done for years. Mag sie
Franks.
Mrs. 1. D. Hayes, No. 1922 Druid Hill
Avenue, Baltimore. Md, writes:
for sore throat, colds. nervous headaches
ed. After the use of one bottle l don't
feel safe without Peruna in my house. :"
Mrs. l. D. Hayes.
Ind, writes:
throat and pelvic organs has been a
to me for more than ten years. Loss Of
ual coughing and pain. showed too plain
Mrs. Ella NIiskell.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna.
full statement of your case and he will
vice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman, president of the
Hartman Sanjtarium. Columbus, o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
WIN, HENDERSON FINED.
Chsrse CT Keeping DisorderIy House Was
Sus ancd-Oiher Cases.

John Henderson, the negro who was
charged with maintaining a disorderly
house, was tried by Justice Crutchfield
yesterday. The evidence was conclusive,
and Henderson was fined 500 and costs.
His counsel was Mr.. Harry M. Smith
Sarah " .llia1ns alias Sarah VIM (col-
ored). was sent to jail for sixty Gays for
taking one skirt and one dress pattern,
valued $3.50, from the Peoples Sup
ply Company.
Frank Hill and Ed. Hill (coloreO, for
fighting on the street, We're lned $3.50
each.
Louisa Reed (colored). charged with
beating Martha Jefferson on the street.
was allowed to Depart on the payment OF
costs.
William Michael, charged with strtk-
ing D. Partell. was also permitted to go
on the Payment of costs.
Lucius, Tyler (colored}, on the charge
of attempting to make Sallie Ruffin take
poison. had his case continued to this
morning for a witness.
P. ii. Harvey (coloreD was dismissed
Of the charge Of taking an umbrella from
William Toung's house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
DR.. Iracv's narn ..e1e.

DR.. n. W. Tracy, The Kentucky temper
ance evangelist, has very considerably
made his presence .tclt in this Guy. The
attendance began to grow from the first
nightauntIl it reached such p. oi,orlions that
rhe la. ge tent lie uses could not accon1o-
date the crowd.
The lectures delivered by DR.. Tracy are
mostly free. but since he has to
support himself and his family
and meet expenses somehow, ne has
adopted method whereby he can secure
sufficient funds to carry on his work.
a certain portion of the tent in which
he holds his meetings is roped off and
reserved for those who desire to help
along a, good cause by paying five cents
per seat. Then again on certain nights
he takes uo a silver Offering at the en-
trance-not7 less than ten cents nor more
than ten dollars. sssa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Anti Saioon i.espue.

The Rev. C. II Crawford. superintend-
ent of the Anti-saloon Leasue. has re-
turned from Petersburg. where, on Mon
day he held a conference with the
nreachers@ of that place. with reference
TO the opening OF a temoerence campaign
there. It was finally decided that the or
sanization of a branch League will not be
attempted vet. but instead that a series
Of meetings by DR.. n. w. Tracy the
TEMPERANCE evangelist will be held. be-
ginning November Tth The Rev. Mr..
Crawford himself. will preach Sunday IN
the Washington-street NJ. Z. Church of
Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
May Gene up Before the Baptist General AS

sociltion Ike, glouS Notcs.
One of the matters which may serve 10
teni-yen the session OF the Baptist celel-
al Association here next month is Liz
s!lquor question, which 50 gfeatiy slii leu
up the Dover Association at us aiiii.t''i
. llleeIIng here a lew months PACK. Inc
Rev. j.. Il. MliDourne, Of West Virginia,
has q letter; in the Religious Heralu, OF
LIS week. III which hs st&tes MS optiioii
TO be that the General Association is seTl-
ouslAs i-.IeSleti by the evil o. having III It's
membership churches which contain liquor
dealers and declaring that it seems 10
him that some positive action SnouiG De
taken at the coming nGetsng. Inc oplt'-
ion appears to be that II the association
takes any action at all n THIS mater, u
viii be purely an expression OF It's oppos.-
ticn to the liquor traffic. That 1t would
go further than this is not generally pc
ilevcu.
The Golden Rule Y. W. c. 7. o., held
an interesting service. at the City Aims
house Charel Tuesday afternoon. long
service vas conducted by Mrs. Russell, of
Central Union; prayer by AIR. Davis, after
which Mrs L. NJ. Wells. of Chattanooga,
Tenn, gave a most interesting talk to the
inmates. Dclicacies were given the in
mates; also, quite lot of books and
papers.
The temperance people of Norfolk are
trying to raise sufficient money to rent
the Armory Hall for a series of meetings
TO be held there by DR.. n. W. Tracy,
now in this city. If they are successful
the meeting will begin on November 2lst
Rev. G. Z. d. Collins, OF the Baltimore
Conference is conducting revival services
ct Union Station Methodist Church. The
Doctor is a vigorous, gifted speaker.
he meetings atES4SblrV Methodist
Church continue to grow in interest.
Prcaicii':~.s every night BY the pastor. I3ev.
Z. NJ @gN icy. at o'clock. Good singing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
SHELTERING ARMS HOSPITAL.
Doors Of This Worthy institution Are Open
to the Needy Sick.

The Shelterng Arms Free Hospital has
again opened its doors to the needy,
sick and suffering.
Early in September the Executive
Beard of Managers deemed it wise to
make an appeal for Funds to begin the
work in the fall and winter. This appeal
met with a hearty response. a few
friends in the Old Market Mission met
and through Miss Maria Blair contrib
uted to the fund.
Although the strictest economy is OBJ
served, the boaru is often anxious. ana
patients are declined for want Of ne2es-
sary means Miss Anne Coleman, grad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

venting a judge who had to pass upon
the life and liberty and property OF a
citizen, but they were over particular
about il when it came TO passing OH the
value and amount OF a citizens property
cut OF which the life and existence OF
the State and county government depend
ed.
Mr.. Bouldin strongly favored the APP
pointment Of Commissioners of Revenue
SHEEP AND HOGS.
Mr.. Newton said the chief trouble --.e
State had to-day came from a lack of
uniformity and equalization of valuation.
Deficiencies that occur in returns OF
property Were largely due TO the neces-
sity of commissioners of revenue having
to have an eye to their own personal pop
ularity for electioneering purposes
The speaker here read a list Of values.
showing that sheep and hogs in some
sections were valued at 90 cents ana in
others at two dollars. He made a strong
argument in favor Of the amendment
Mr.. Fairfax urged the adoption of the
amendment
Mr.. keezell gave an extended account
o. the evils arising from the present sys-
TEN. He sal, the Commissioner os the
Revenue was the weak spot IN l.le pres
ent system of county government. He
then declared chat We're it not for the
fact that he was in favor of electins
every officer from constable to governor
by the people. he would support the
amendment.
He favored the Recommendation of the
committee that the commissioner be elect
ed by the people and be ineligible for a
second term. This would IN a great
measure, prevent his undertaking Prop
es'tv for electioneer.ng purposes.
He would be frank enough to admit
that q more efficient officer would he
secured by appointment, but thought the
people ought to have the choosing of
their tax officers.
VIGOROUS AND ELOQUENT.
Colonel Petit vigorously and eloquent
" defended the commissioners of revenue
lie declared that they were faithful in
the discharge of their duties and strict
ures uron rnen We're unjust and unwar-
ranted.
He declared that the convention had
gone wild over trying to set everything
out of the hands Of the people and re-
move the government as far as possible
from their immediate control. He ilcg4d
The convention to stop in its efforts to
destroy all the ancient and beloved
landmarks that the fathers had set UP.
Referring to 9ir. Newton reference
to the valuation Of hogs at 80 cents IN
one county and two dollars in another.
the venerable statesman explained that
it was evident that one county had RAJ
Zor-back hogs. while the other had im-
proved breeds. like Berkshire or Poland
Chinas. He much preferred believing
this than to believe that an officer of the
law would pcriure himself in making his
returns
: Mr. Newton. II you will examine the
auditors report you win find that the
he -. ( sr Of he sstsfs 20
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Assistant Rector.

The Rev. S. Cary Reckwith, rector Of
the Hot Springs and Warm Springs Epls-
tcopal Church, has written his acceptance
to a call to become assistant at St. IN
drew's Episcopal Church in this city. HIS
work here, which will be specially to
look after the, school work of st. An
drew's and to conduct the mission work
of the perish. Will begin before Easter.
Mr. Beclsw;th is we'll known here, being
a nephew Of Mr.. Joiin r. Cary, Of this
city. The rector OF st. Andrews Is the
sRey.ST Thomas Semmes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Queer Yssitnr TO TIE CITY.

There was much excitement in the West
End last night about O'Clock over the
corralling and capture OF a pole cat IN
the yard of Mr.. George 3. Bliley, NO.
1925 West Main Street
The news of the animals presence was
disseminated all OYER that part of the
town and created quite sensation, which
lasted for some time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
WRITES FROs: GUAM.
Lieutenant Taylor Describes the Islands in

L'cGi4Hcit iay!oF DcScisDts lac 4siahu' III
ii:S L-itlr
Lieutenant Cnte.Js - Taylor has writ
teIl :; Very lntei'es, inS Icttee 10 Al; f=.ler,
captain Cnaries y. 3ia4Ior, a.,out the
Ls.urone islands.
Lieutenant faylor graphically describes
the Lssdloues rs a collection OF sand banks
with a lew cOcoaEut trees and q lot of
monkeys as the principal products. lie is
second in command of the station, at
which there are about 300 marines and
1000 Filipino prisoners.
The islands are so dasoate that one is
prone to suffer intensely from ennui
Early in the stages of the war several
marines and officers were driven to in
sanity, and Lieutenant Taylor says that
it is not surprising. for there is nothing
more than hot sands and hot atmospheres
to contemplate with the broad eXpanse OF
sea. Eggs are 81 dozen and chickens 81
each. when they can be secured, which is
seldom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

Mrs. Hattie e. Grove, Monticello, O.,
writes:
Il commenced to take Peruna last Fec
ruary / had been doctoring for over
year with our home doctor but without
much relief. At last / wrote to DR.. Hart
man; told him as near as 1 could how 1
felt. 1t seemed to me l was out of shape
all over. He wrote and tcld me [ had
systemic catarrll and advised me TO Try
Peruna and Manalin. l took six bottles
Of Peruna and one of Manalin and it
completely cured me.
Il am satisfied that Peruna is a good
medicine, and praise it TO all my friends
who are suffering from the many all
ments peculiar 10 womankind. H.
Z. Grove.
Mrs. Gridley. mother of Captain Grid
ley, who was in command Of Dewey's
flag ship. at the destruction OF the Span
ish feet at Manila. says of our remedy.
Peruna:
"At the solicitation OF friend
I used Peruna, and can truth
fully say it is grand tonic and
is woman's friend, and should
be used in every household. AZ
ter using it ior. q short period I
feel like new person. Ann
E. Gridley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Court eoa, tn "eet.

The fail term CT the Supreme Court OF
appeals vii! begin on the Eth Of Novem-
Ter. There is not a VERY heavy docket
Only three Commonwealth cases are set
for hearing. There are thirteen on the
privilege docket and some sixty or sew
enty common lawscas to be heard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
COL. CABELL THE ORATOR.
lie is Chosen 10 Address the Elks' Memorial
Heeti--r

Colonel George c. Cabell, Jr., of Dan
Vile, has been chosen as the principal
speaker for the Elks1 memorial service
to be held on the first Sunday in Decem-
Der. He is ii member of the Ellls Lodge
IN his city.
Colonel Cabeli. it will be remembered,
placed Mr.. Montague in nomiantlon IN
the y orfoik Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Ale. ,Irdkins Here.

Mr.s:W D Judkns, Of Danville, one
of the directors of the Universal 7 obacco
Company, passed through Richmond tues
day en- route for New York Mr.. I'D
kins Dis reported to have stated tnat sew.
.era1 local tobaccon1sts have subscribed
5thro,,sh r him to the stock OF the UnIver-5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

uate of ST. Lule's and a. northern hos
pital, is the efficient superintendent. The
assistant nurses from the training
S hool OF st. Luke's. There are now six
teen patients in the various rooms, and
as many more ap lcants. Donation day
has been set for November 26th. when
house supplies viii be gladly received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24

accept grateful girls thanks for the Wonderful help
have received through, the Of peruna looked well
strong have several suffered with frequent back
for several days have splitting headaches did
fill my system with poisonous and when
of advised take Pcruna, asked
thought Of it. He recommended il and
entirely without pain Of any kind
GROIH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
Council Disbandcd.

The Council OF the Allied Building
Trades has disbanded, for the reason that
there IS a8lack OF sufficient business OF.
Importance to warrant such an organiza-ss
ton Is building trades section of the
Central Labor Council Is talked OF as q
jtx,1 s5t5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-24
TO BUILD A TEMPLE.

Tie Labor People Are Working to This
Fad.
Mr.. NJ. r. Pace treasurer of the Labor
Day Committee, made his report to the
Central Trades and Labor Council Tues.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-07-18
The Annapolis COLONY Abroad.

On Tuesday Pay Director and Mrs.
James ID. Murray and Miss Murray LETT
for Scarboro Beach. Maine. They were
Joined there by Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
Blake and the Misses Blake, of London,
who have lately been visiting at "Acton.
This morning MIR. and Mrs. Shellman
b. Brown, Shellman II. Brown and maid.
Mrs. and Miss Handy and Mr.. ID. G.
Handy. left for Scarboro Beach. Mrs.
J. w. Barnette will probably spend part
of the summer there. The Rev. and
Mrs. w. Mcllvaine. of Baltimore.
formerly OF the Presbyterian Church, this
city. will also go to Scarboro. Mr.. Samuel
Brooke. Jr., expects to be at Scarboro
some time in August, and the Rev. and
Mrs. Joseph p. McComas may later be
added TO the number OF Annapolitans al
that popular resort upon the rock bound
coast of Maine - Also, Mrs. and the
Misses Morris, who spent the winter with
Mrs. Handy, who are now at James
town, X. l., expect to be at Scarboro
Beach in August.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-07-18
New Ships Planned.

Battleships that will be to foreign
squadrons what the Oregon was to the
Spanish feet are projected b. The Board
on Construction, the majority of which
submitted its report to Secretary Long
yesterday. While minority report is to
be submitted, the difference in the board
arises only with respect to the compost
ton OF the mair battery to each vessel.
1t is settled that each ship will have a
length of 45o feet. beam of 70 feet and
a mean draft OF "a feet inches. These
dimensions will give moral displace-
ment of I6, goo tons. These vessels will
thus be the largest ships of the American
navy. They will also be the fastest of
their type flying the Stars and Stripes.
The speed each will be required to make
on her contract trail will be 10 knots,
secured by horsepower of at least TO-
600. In order that the ship may be able
to steam a long distance without recoal-
ing, each will be able to carry about p
600 tons of coal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-07-18
A New Hymn Tune.

Mr.. c. Sherman Baker, son OF Capt.
A. {. Baker, U. S. NJ, and a student at
Princeton College, is a musical composer
OF considerable notoriety and ability for
so young man. He has written musical
settings for parts of the service and sew
eral tunes for hymns and a number of
Christmas and Easter carols. Recently
he has composed a tune for the sosth
hymn. Flight The Good Fight With
All Thy Might" ETC., which he has
dedicated to St. Annes choir. This
hymn, to Mr.. Bakers tune, will be sung
by the choir as the Recessional on next
Sunday morning. MIR. Bakers family
resided in Annapolis last winter on Col
lege avenue and expect TO return again
in the autumn.