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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Martha A. Wells

Mrs. Martha A. Wells died at her home.
in Barton Heights, yesterday morning at .
o'clock. She was born in Southampton
county, November 49, 1916, and was one
of Virginia's oldest residents. For long
time her home was in Petersburg. Va.
but of recent years her home has been
in Richmond Mrs. Wells was a lady of
beautiful Christian character and was q
member of the Presbyterian church and
devoted her life to the Christian cause
She had been in i'll health for long
time, but about two months ago her i'll
ness took a serious turn. and hopes OF
her recovery We're despaired of.
She leaves two children TO mourn her
loss-Mrs E. J. Nichols. of Barton
Heights. and Sir Otis E. Wells.
.rhe funeral will take place from the
house to-day.
Lewis Fl. Scntt.
Mr.. Lewis H. Scott died yesterday morn
I'M. at the residence OF Mr. A. D. jenkins,
No. 40S West Clay Street. after d pro
tracted illness.
Mr.. Scott came to Richmond when only
sixteen years of age and was for while
connected with the Branch r. Allen Co.
Fourteenth and Main Streets. aud later
with CarneaI & Davis. Up to the time
of his illness. he was lessee of the JEFF
ferson Laundry, of this city.
Mr. Scott was a son of Captain Sidney
Scott of Amelia county and leaves 4
brother Mr. j. P. Scott. of Mississippi,
and a sister. Miss Maggie Scott. OF
Amelia.
Freddie j. Sies'e.
Freddie Jacob Segle died Sunday morn
ing at l2:15 O'Clock ut the residence OF
his parents. No. zoos North Fifth Street;
aged /. years and months.
His funeral took place Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock from the English Luth-
eran Church.
Mrs. Catherine Breeder.
Mrs Catherine Breeder died sunday
night at her re s.dence. No. 1of High
Street.
The funeral took place yesterday. the
intermene being in HOLLYWOOD
Deaths in brunswick
ESPECIAL Dispatch TO The Tines.l
COCHRAN, VA, Jan. l5.-At!ss Hattie
Rrnwder. who died at Edmoad's Store as
rha old year was closing. was held In
high esteem by an extensive circle OF
friends. In her death a long line OF most
excellent people becomes extinct.
The hearts Of many sympathizing
friends In Brunswick sorrow With the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
THE SEAL ATTACHED.
Court OF Justice Will Begin Opera
tions In American Quarter.
(By Associated Prcss.)

(Ry -Assocllt ed IrnSS.)
PEkIN, CHINA, Jan. 15--Prince ChlnE
and his staff were a long time in the For
E:dden City Accompanied by the Cnlet
Flrn1lch. they saw a woman servant
guarding the Imperial seal. she pro-
duced the seal, the papers were sealed IN
her presence, and then the seal was
returned.
Owing tc the latenass of the hour the
papers thus sealed will not be presented
to the foreign ENJOYS until tomorrow .
In the American district a Chinese
court of Justice will begin operations to-
morrow The death penalty may be In
ficted for murder. maaslaushter, IT.
tempted murder. robbery. counterfeit
ing. looting and burglary. and. on Boxers
who have done injury to life or property
Owing to orders received from 5erlin
a hitch has occurred regarding the
transfer of the railway from Russia to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
ATTEMPT TO INFLUEN CE COURT
Pettisrew Objected to appointment of
Justice Harlan's Son.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Whle the Sen
ate was in executive session to-day, an
effort was made to secure confirmation Of
the nomination OF MIR. James s. Harlan.
son of Justice Harlan, of the United States
Supreme Court. to be encouragement for
Porto Rico. but action was prevented by
the objection OF Senator Pettigrew.
81 make no charge against the Supreme
Court said Mr.. Pettisrew but do
say that the appointment of the sons OF
two OF the 1nemberszofth THAT court to I'M
portant positions under the. administration
at this juncture of affairs. in the Supreme
Court, is, to say the least. indecent.
He referred to the nomination OF Jus
tice McKenna's son to the Office of major
in the army, SAYING he had been promoted
over 11S other lieutenants and captains
Mr. Pettigrew also commented upon the
removal Of Major Harrison. son of the ex-
President, intimating that this action was
because OF, the attitude OF Mr.. Harrison's
father.
Mr.. 2ettigrew Insisted on quorum. and
the Senate adjourned without action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
FLOCKING TO DEWET.
Beers Are Nest Active Northward Of
Kroonstadt.
{By Associated Press.)

tBy Associated Press.)
KROONSTADT. ORANGE RIVER COL
ONY GMonday), January 1.-THE success
of the Burgher Peace Committee in dis
trEbutins among the Republicans Paul
Botila's book From Boer to Roer,' has
Infatuated General Dewet. who it is re-
ported, swears he will shoot the author
a. the tirst opportunity.
The refugee camp is now occupied by
1000 persons. Another is being formed at
Rhenester. Supplies OF all kinds III the
towns are shortening daily. The Beers
are most active northward and also in
the direction of Lindley. Various COM
mandss appear 10 be joining General De-
wet to the southwark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
LIvED,.N THREE CENTURIES.

Mr.. Joseph McGrath and Abram e. Ell
zmer have lived in three centuries MI:
sAbram E. Elmer. of Utica, N. 7 :. was
born on January IS. 1852, nnd AR joseph
McGrath, Of 444 East SD Street, New
York, was born in 17eS. Both OF these
men are still hale and hearty Mr. Elmer
enjoyed his New Years turkey, and -1ook
a. walk in the afternoon. Mr.. McGrnth
enjoys life better than most men at
seventy. These two remarkable men are
possessed OF all their faculties. and cIalnl
their yigor. strength and lo-g VIE are
due to the constant use of DUFFY ;
PURE MALT WHIsKEY as their only
medicine. Mr. Elmer writes US that ne
has used nothing else for twenty-five years
but DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHlSlA-tlf,
and he takes it. in an egg-noS5 four times
a day NLr. McGrath has used no other
medicine for several years, and says that
DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISKE1 Keeps
hin, vel, and strong. DUFFy'S PURE
MALT WHTSKEY is truly a godsend to
old people as we'll as young.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Always a Nuisance.

Sweden improves on the Jim Grow car,
the State Railway Administration of that
country having ordered that every suburb
an train at night shall be provided with
a separate car for intoxicated persons
only Such law in Virginia would prob
ally meet the needs of the case better
than the Jim Crow act,-a drunken man
being a nuisance regardless OF color.-Pe-
tersburg 1ndeX-Appeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

The advance sale OF seats for the en-
gagement of Otis Skinner next Friday
and Saturday has been quite phenomenal.
This admirable artist is one of the most
prominent stars on the American stage
He brings his own production of Prince
Otto" a dramatiza ton of Robert Louis
Stevenson's novel of that title. The play
made great hit in New York. and will
be given here with the same cast. scenery
and accessories as at Wallacl1's Theatre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
STATES CASE COMPLETE.
Prosecution In Bosschietcr Murder
Trial Rests.
{By Associated Press.)

PATTERSON, n. J., jan. 15.-With an
array of expert evidence to show the
cause of death, the admission OF state
ments made by the police that one of
the defendants made a confession of the
crime, and a sensational interruption OF
one OF the witnesses by one OF the prison.
ers, prosecuting Attorney Emley to-
night announced that the case OF the
State against William "A Death Andrew
Campbell and Walter l. Mc&allister, three
of the four men accused of numbering
Jennie Rosschieter. Was complete.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
STEAMER S SEIZED.
Venezuelan Government Will Use
Them Against Revolutionists.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.}
WASINGTON Jan. 1.-THE State De-
partment received a caDleSram this morn
ing from Minister LOOMS, at Caracas,
announcing that the Venezuelan Govern
ment had taken possession Of two steam
ers belonging to the Orinoco Steamship
Company No details of the seizure are
made public.
The Orinoco Company is understood to
be an American concern operating be-
tween Port Au Spain and points UP the
Orinoco River. The head of the company
is said to be an American named Alcott
Minister LOOMS says they have been
taken for the purpose of their being en-
Moved against the revolutionists.
The company, it appears. has British
and American stockholders, American
president, and an English; charter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Harris Became Violent.

Several greatly excited individuals
rushed into the Third Police Station last
night and announced that a negro was
running things to suit himself up on
Prentiss Street. Officers King and Amos
Investigated and placed under arrest Ed
die Harris who is thought to be insane, on
the subject of religion. Harris was violent
after being locked UP.
Harris is the negro who created the dis
turbance at Boyd's factory earlier III the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. FRIEND.
OFFICERS ELECTED.

- At the regular meeting of Select Coun-
k,cil. Daughters of Liberty, No %, the fol-
tiowing officers were elected for The enSu-
Fling term:
Councillor, Mrs Blanch Moles; Asso-
ciated Nice-Councillor. Miss Matte Dod-
den: vice-Ceunciiior. Mrs. c. r. Raines;
Associate Vice-Council,or, Mrs. Viola
Scott. Jr. Elk. c. r G1enaanit' ,]r- ES'
Assistant Councillor. Miss Hattie Nee
ley; Guide. Miss Mollie Cox; Recording
Secretary. Mrs. Annie l.. Pugh; Associate
Recording Secretary, caiss Bette. Dodd;
Financial Secretary, Mrs. A. G. Belcher.
Treasurer, Mrs. r. A. Bowen; Outside
Guard, L. a. Bowen; inside Guard, Miss
Susie Reynolds.
County Court OF Chesterfield, after
busy session Monday, adjourned for the
term. All business before the court was
of a chancery and civil nature.
personal AND BRIEF.
Mr. w D. Adams, Jr.. of Lynchburg, is
the guest of Mr. W. j. Carter.
Miss Elsie Frisbey. OF Petersburg, is
visiting little Miss Ruth Baber, of 1421
Semmes Street.
Miss Mabel Owen is very sick at her
home, on Decatur Street.
The little daughter of Mr.. l. NJ. Nun
nally VINO has been quite Ill, is somewhat
better
The Ladies' Aid Society of Ciopton-
Street Baptist church, will meet at the
residence of Mrs. G. II. Kafl to-day at
s P. NJ.
The unwilling of the memorial tablet to
the late ". A Campbell, .. D., at the
First Presbyterian church, on Sunday
evening, was a service OF special inter
est
Dr. Kerr of Richmond. made a beauti-
. ful and appropriate address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Attack by Boxers Expected.
(By Associated Press,

6shUCItte0 Z
s ELLSWORTH, ME-. Jan ia letter
from Miss Mary l.. Burnett, NJ. D., mis-
csionary in China, to friends at her home
here, says:
ct is felt in English and German circles
that there will s,a nm attack from the
Boxers as soon as winter cuts off the allies
at Pekin from supplies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Breach In Pekin Wall.

tRy Assoclatet Press.
PEKIN. CHINA, Jan. 15.-F'rench and
German soldiers have made breach in
the western wall of the Chinese city
through which they will bring in the
Pao Ting Flu railway.
The Tien-Tsin line will be extended to
the wall of the Tartar City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
REvoLUTIoNIsTs DEFEATED.
They Lost Heavily In Battle Outside
City OF Panama.
cd

COLON, COLOMBIA, Jan. 15-via Gal
veston.-General Alban attacked the revo-
lutionary forces outside the city Of Pan
anna Saturday The fighting was of short
duration. The revolutionists were de-
feated, losing many killed and wounded,
as we'll as two chiefs captured.
The Government forces sustained a loss
of seven killed and wounded-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
To Guard the Mines,
lES Associated Prcssl

lBy AsSoCluted Tress.
CAPE TOWN. Jan. l5.-S!r Alfred Mil
ner's consultative committee OF Uitlnnders
Is telegraphing to the various committees
OF the uitlanders, throughout the country,
the terms Of the formation of guards for
mines. Each mining company is TO pay
and feed its own men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
DEP0RTED TO GUAM.
Insurgents Under This Sentence Board
the Rosecritus.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
MANILA, Jan. 1.-THE insurgents who
t1ave been sentenced to be deported to
the island Of Guam were taken on board
the United States transport Rosecrans
to-day She will sail tomorrow. The
sentence of deportation has Keen stls-
pended in the case of two priests OF the
party, who are charged with collecting
money for the insurgents, but they VIII
be kept in confinement.
The families of the prisoners pade them
farewell on the wharf
Nearly thirteen hundred men were ar
rested in :cock-pits in various towns south
of Manila Sunday on suspicion OF being
suerillas Most OF them were released.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
THE NAVAL BILL.
No More Boats Of the Holland Type
are Authorized.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Tf1e House
Naval Affairs Committee to-day directed
Chairman F'oss to report the naval bill
to the House.
To-day's session was devoted to the
discussion of the Holland submarine tor
pedo. boats with the result that no au-
thorization Of additional vessels of that
class will be recommended by the com
mittee at this time. The bill carried s7l,-
0O,GcO, an increase of S11, 100000 over that
for the present year.
Two battlestlips and two cruisers are
to he contracted for under the head Of
increase of the navy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
YOUNG LAWYER ACCUSED.
Suspected Of Having Waylaid and
Shot His Rival.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
BROWNSVILLE, GA, Jan. 15--Three
weeks ago Emmett Simms, a student of
the business college, was assassinated at
night as he was returning from a call
upon a young lady. This afternoon Viii
liam Doss, a young lawyer. was arrested
on charge Of having committed the
crime, upon warrant sworn out by the
father OF Simms.
It appears, from the statement of the
elder Simms, that young Doss was in love
with the lady upon whom Emmett Simms
was calling, and that there was jealousy
between them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
REWARDS AUTHORIZED.
to Stop Hold-Ups In Dan-
VILE
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
3 DANVILLE, VA, Jan. 15.-In the City
Council tonight the attention of the body
was called to the recent robberies in the
city in which several men We're held-up
on the public streets. The Mayor was au-
thorized to offer rewards not exceeding
500, with an additional s25 for detective
work on each case that may be reported
to him.
Circuit Court commenced here to-day
with Judge S. G. Whittle, OF Martinsville,
in the chair.
Anna Bethel (coloredl and her two
daughters were sent to Jail to-day for re-
fusing to be vacGnated The women
claimed that Jesus was their doctor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
The Damage Slight.

An alarm was turned in from Second
and Bates Streets about 1880 O'Clock this
morning. The blaze proved quite a stub
born one. The exact amount OF the loss
could not be stated. Bakers grocery
store was Quilted and the building badly
damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Expected That lie viii Decline.
nv Associated Press.

lBv Associated Pfess.J
SHANGHAI. Jan. 15.-Yuan: Shi hal,
Governor of the Province of Shan Tung,
has been ordered to proceed TO Pekin TO
assist in the peace negotiations, but 1t is
expected here that he viii decline to go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
wi,lI,ect,Ire Here.

Colonel Robert White. of Wheeling, w.
Va. who will lecture in Richmond next
Friday night. vii! be the guest OF ms
daughter. Mrs. Chiles NJ. Terrell, NO Ile
Grove Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Store Burned.

An alarm was turned in from box No
u. at Main and Ash Streets. at 10
O'Clock this morning Inc old LAWS
Stable was slightly damaged by the
flames.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Large lseinfercements.
lRz Assnciated P-eks


LONDON, Jan. 15.-The Government
has decided to send large endorsements
to Lord Kitchener. and has determined
to enlist 5000 Yeomanry volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Decn Run Hounds,
Blaze. But No Da,nare.

A tip of one of the gas jets in the resi-
dence of Mrs. A y. Stokes. No. $50 West
Franklin Street. blew out last evening
causing Il blaze. hut resulting in no dam
age. An alarm Was turned in. but the
blaze was almost Immediately cxtfn-
f;ulshed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Pencil Man Dead.
~- A..o,;ofa5 prasc

NITREMBURG. Jan. 15.-Johann Faber
founder OF the Faber lead pencil factory
Is dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
DEATHS

TR.,FFoRD--Died, at Virginia Hospital,
January 18th FLORENCE +. TRAF-
FORD. wife of T. w 1.rafford
Funeral from residence. No sol West
Grace Street. THURSDAY. January
18th, ut Il O'Clock a. VI.
JAcOBsoN.-DieI. at the residence o.
her daughter. Mrs. e. SaiomoEsky, No.
1908 Grove Avenue. at 1870 p. ~, July
18th. Mrs. RERECCA JACOBSON. In
tser eighty-fourth year.
The deceased was the wife of the late
NJ l. Jacobson. who was for many
years a prominent business man OF
Richmond. She leaves a large family
and host of friends, who viii greatly
mourn their loss.
Funeral notice later.
scOTT.-pIed. at the residence OF Mr..
a. D. Jenkins, No. 4oa West Clay Street.
Tuesday morning. January 10. 1901. at
GAO A. NJ. LOUIS H. SCOTT, son Of
Capt. Sidney Scott. OF Amelia county
Va: aged thirty years.
Funeral will take place from above
residence WEDNESDAY,, January latA
at r. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
APPOMATTOX DAMAGED.
was in Collision With Steamer OF
Gravesend.
(Br Associated Press.


LONDON, Jan. 15-Tfte British steamer
Apnomatox, from Newport News. January
list, Toe THIS port, has arrived here with
bows damaged by collision off Gravesend.
with the British steamer Piover. Outward
bound. for Rotterdam. The P!over was.
damaged on the starboard side amidshiFs.
and was run ashore and filled with water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Miss Mary Blackmore.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Tfmes)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Jan 15.-afiss
Mary Backmore. one of the Hampton
school teachers. died al the Dixie Hospt.
tai to-day of typhoid fever. The schools
will close Tomorrow and officers. teachers
and pupils will attend the funeral in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Andrew aieSser.

Especial Dispatch TO The Tfuesl
SUFFOLK, VA. Jan. 15.-Andrew Mes
ser. proprietor of the Suffolk Marhis
Works q native of Scotland. died thers
last night. aged. seventy-seven years. Two
children and {. widow survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Crescent City Races.
CIV Associated Press {

tSE assoclaleu tfeSS.)
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Jan. 15.-varro
and Lady Contrary only winning favor.
First Race-selling, mile: Serbia "a to
ID first. Old Fox G to u, second, Trebar
e TO u. third. Time, 1:50.
Second race half mile-Silver Coin 6
to y, won, Admctus (esen: second, Al
bert Vale % to j.. third. Time 2:46 L.
Third Iacc-nile and sixteenth-sclling,
Aim. t6 TO ID. first; Picador, co to -,
second; Dagmar. co to u, third. Time.
1:aT H.
Fourth race-mile. Handicap-varro
6 10 ~, first: Egyptian Prince. (5a to
a.: Second. Porter s, g to -. third
Tine. las IL.
Fifth race-six furlonss. sellins-Lady
Contrary. g to ID, first: Alpaca. Is to H.
second. Morelmo. = TO u, third. Time.
1.2a
Sixth race-seveu furlongs-selling-
Lillian Reed. I'll to 81. first: Agitator,
teveni. second. Tourney. as TO u. third.
Time, :: 35.
Deep Run Hounds.
The DeeI. Run Hounds meet this We'd
ncsdaye afternoon at C.aantilly at 4
o'clock. Public invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
john NJ. Harrison.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 15-JoIln NJ
Harrison, a prominent citizen of Matoaca
died at his home yesterday evening. HI
was Z. native OF Mississippi but came 70
Virginia many years ago. He was a man
of fine character and was popular IN tfi.
ccc.+ i'm Of the STATE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
WORKING ON THE
ELECTRIC LINE
Company Establishes an Office in.
Richmond.
MRS. P. C. WARWICK I'LL.
Squire Jordan Has Shoe Casc-Mrs.
Parker Somewhat Better.
News, Personal and Brief,
OF Manchester
MRS. P. C. WARWICK I'LL.
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.
No. llD2 Hull Street

No llO2 Hull Street.
The Richmond and Petersburg Electric
Railway Company has established an
once in The Pszzini building on South
Ninth Street In Richmond, and is getting
sl,incs ii, readiness to begin the construc-
zion of the line at once. Surveyors have
a,een ON the right of way for the last
week. and in some places the contractors
have started the grading The company
has advertised for poles and trees. which
are being purchased
This line is a sure thing it seems now.
md The belief in its early construction
has caused the property-oWners along the
line In Chesterfield to rejoice The 1ues-
Gon of power is now being considered
The company is now entertaining a pro-
nosit;on from the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company to
furnish the power
MRS. WARWICK ILL.
Mrs z. c. Warwick was taken quite III
at her hcIne, Camp Field. in CheSterfleio
county, yesterday evening DR. Lawrence
ingram was called at late hour last
night 10 her bedside
Mrs ]. II. Parker, who has been very
81 Tor several days. was somewhat I'M
Manchester Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
initiated three members Monday night.
The lodge is recording good member
ship. and at every meeting during the
last month or so one or two new members
have been Inflated
Mr. w II washington is spending the
week in North Carolina bird hunting.
TROUBLE OVER SHOES
SQUIRE Jordan had a complicated case
before him yesterday morning, the whole
trouble arising over a pair oil shoes
which were purchased by Mrs. IL II.
Huband from L. p Jones. for her son.
From, the evidence, il seems the shoes
did not fit, and were exchanged for a
second pair. which also failed TO suit,
whereusoa Mrs. IIuband demanded that
her money be refunded This the store
l.eerer declined to do, SO the trouble drift
ed into the court
Declaring the case a complicated one,
-Su,1ire Jordan deferred his decision until
F-icay.
FUNERAL OF MRS. FRIEND.
The funeral Of Mrs. w W Friend
took place from Meade Memorial church
yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, conduc-
sed by Rev. Benjamin Dennis Burial was
made IN Maury Cemetery.
The following were chosen as pal!-hear-
crs:
Honorary-AuSustin Royal. B. P.
Owen Jr Dr. T. 2. Mathews, Dr.. Law
renee Ingram
Actipe-B. P. Walden. T Z. Owen. Cray
son Fairbank. D. NJ. Robertson. Emmett
Tabb. II. C. Par'lam. w. 3. Ball, George
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
T. Il. Major.

ESPECIAL Dispatch 10 The TIucsl
GoLpsBORo, n c., Jan. 15.-F. 3.
Major. of Birds Nest, Roanoke county.
Va. died of heart failure at 5soldsboro this
morning, aged seventy-two years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

Hon. James P. Epes and family in the
bereavement OF their gifted son. Or. J. +.
Epes- He was more than bright: he was
a brilliant young man intellectually. Tho
very push OF Astounding mental energies
caused overdrafts on his physical consti-
tuition, and left his health impaired when
he graduated from his schools few yeara
ago. After a little time spent IN recli-
perating. he accepted the flatterinS medi-
cal position offered him in New York.
Pure, manly. noble. talented. beloved by
all who knew him, he went forth from
his home TO the distant State to wage
warfare against disease and death when
they assailed others, and to die himself
suddenly, while he was thus defending
others.
a cleaner, purer. tendcrer. Drawer spirit
than that of young James f. Eoes cannot
be found amongst the sons of men.