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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Shenandoah Circuit Court.
lsreclal DISPATCH 10 The Tines

WOODSTOCK, VA. Jan. 15.-The jan
,iary term of the Circuit. Court COM
Inenccd her to-day, Judge r Az Harrison
presiding. The contest of the probate of
The VIII of Catherine Allen was compro-
raised by the executor refusing to quail
i.y, NJ. /. Walton and l. Triplett qualify
ing in his place,
The estate is valued at eight ten
thousand dollars. In the two suits of
Mrs Emma ]. Brown and Mrs. Elizabeth
Is. Cofman against the Southern Rail
way Company for one thousand dollars
each, the plaintiffs took q non-suit,
they failing to show that any injury had
been caused by contact with the train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
MAY DIE INTERSTATE.
New York millionaire Nearing His End
and TOO Ill To Make His viii.

Mr. William Cogger, the New York NIL
lonaire, who is nearing his end at the Nir-
GINA Hospital in this city, suffering from
cirrhosis OF the liver. will. in all proba-
bility, die interstate. thus leaving his
vast estate to be distributed by the courts
among his few surviving heirs. Realizing
his critical condition Mr.. Cogger tele-
graphed his lawyers, MeSsrs. c. e. Duseh-
berry of Troy, \. Y, and John foieE,
of Saratoga, n. V, calling them TO ms
bedside. that he might confer with them
concerning his will. These gentlemen,
with MIR. Step.len s. Golding, of New
York, a personal friend of Mr.. Cogger,
and Mr. a. w. Patterson, Of this city,
have been with Mr. Cogger several times
during the last few days, for the pur-
pose Of preparing mis- will, put on each
occasion the sick mans condition was
such that he was unable TO lnteiisehIy
express his wishes, and has since been
growing weaker each day. Realizing the
liopelessress of their mission. Messrs.
Dusenberry and Foley have returned TO
their homes, while Mr.. Golding is sun
in the city. and will remain until there
is some change in his friends condition.
The i'll man is said TO be worth over
a million dollars, owning considerable
stock in several big railroads, besides
ether large interest. He inherited much
of tls wealth from an aunt, and for a
III 1nber of years was large lnanufac-
turer of glassware and druggists mate
rails From this business he retired four
years ago on account of i'll health, and
has since spent much time in search OF a
climate in which he might regain his
strength.
Mr.. Cogger has never married, and has
led a CHURCH life in Brooklyn, where he
was born and has since lived. He Is
said 10 have an aunt in England, two
cousins now in Rome and a niece, MISS
Mary Cogger, in Sacred Heart Convent
Albany New York. 1t is probable that
q. large portion of his estate viii so to
his niece.
Mr. Cogger came to Richmond on De-
cember Goth, being Ell route TO Asheville,
n. G. where ne intended spending three
months.
He was i'll when he left New York, and
at the jefferson his trouble grew worse
DR.. Hodges was called in, and after real
izing the true condition Of mis- patient
he'd him removed to the Virginia HoSr ltal
where he has been since January 9th. Mr.
Cosser is accompanied by his valet, Pat
rick NIcMahon. His condition last night
was unchanged
He is a critically i'll man, and his death
at any time would not be unexpected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

for years against the mental and physical
suffering of lost manhood. that the In
stitute has decided to distribute free trial
packages to all who write. 1t is a home
treatment, and all men who suffer with
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It cures all the ills and troubles that come
from years of misuse of the natural func-
tons and has been an absolute success IN
all cases A request to the State Meo!cai
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Wayne. Ind, stating that you desire one
OF their free trial packages, will be COM
piled with promptly The Institute IS de-
sirous of reaching that great class Of men
who are unable TO leave home to be treat
ed, and the free sample will enable them to
see how easy it is to be cured of sexual
weakness when the proper remedies are
employed. The Institute makes no re-
strictions. Any nun who writes will pc
sent free sample. carefully sealed IN
plain package. so that its recipient need
have no fear of embarra ssment or public
ity. Readers are requested to write With
out delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Jntcresiin. Facts About Isichsnond's
Citizens and Other Matters.
Miss Mary E. stampcr left on Tuesday
last to visit friends IN King WiHlam
county.
Treasurer c. II. Phillips, who has been
sick for several days, is able TO be IN ms
Office again.
Miss Louise jenkins, of New York IS
the guest of Miss Madeline English, OIL
f'iosd Avenue.
In the chanccry Court Mrs. Catherine
Tonsl;ll qualified as Administrative OF Tue
estate of Francis w. France.
Mr.. Olivo Guedri and Miss Ne2liel NC
Graw left yesterday for the city OF w ash-.
ins:on to be married in that city.
The United States Circuit Court of APP
Des.s will convene here on the TIN OIL
February The docket is small one.
w. ]. McCreery is under arrest at the
First Police Station on the charge OF
taking n lot of copper belonging to the
Trigg shlpbuildsng Company.
The City Tax Collector wishes to call
attention TO the fact that hardly more
than half the citizens of Richmond have
paid their current personal taxes
Mr.. ". T. Hancock, who recently sold
his plant at 26th and Main Streets, TO the
ing his machinery and fixtures into the
Pace building ut 22nd and Franklin Streets
which he recently purchased.
Superintendent of the Penitenuary
George M. Helms said yesterday that ne
feared the prisoners that recently MADE
their escape from the Capltoi Square
would never be caught. Search tor them
has been practically given up.
Company b, of the Seventeen Regi-
ment, will meet tonight to make another
effort to elect first lieutenant TO succeed
Samuel B. Ragiand, Jr., resigned. At the
two meetings held there was deadlock
between Mr.. Ragiand and Second Iiel-
tenant Matthews.
The dam of the Virginia Electrical De-
velopment Company, which broke Sat
urday afternoon, owing to a slight rise in
the river, has been, repaired, and the COM
pany is now at work pumping the water
out OF the canal, in order to push their
work in cementing its bed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
New Conyicts.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
SUFFOLK, VA, Jun. 15.--Several negroes
in Nansemond County Court We're to-day
given terms in States prison. Boykin
Walker for shooting James Calling, from
whom he was seeking 10 collect a. bill
whose payment Calling resisted, got two
years. Alexander Jones was awarded five
years for breaking into Jesse Lancnster,s
house. Two years was what a jury said
about James Murray, third conviction for
petit larceny. Henry Griffin, stealing $40
hog from Sallie Johnson, third offense.
petit lnrceny, eighteen months. Walter
Davis, caught in the Seaboard Air Line,
Suffolk, station, November 18th, was ac-
Quilted of house-breaking. He said he
walked in to warm. Court will be in ses-5
sion several more days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

BY request Of Mr.. C. IT. Chaplin. i will
sell at his store, corner Fourth and Cary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
0 BBERY AND ARSON.
Thieves After Pilia.inE Store Pour
OIL on the Stock and Set IL Afjrc,


DEEWRYViLLE, VA, Jan. 15.-Niss
Lotto Kelly and Mr. James Joyner We're
married AT the home Of the bride, Mrs j.
ID. Smiths, near Drewryviile. AR. and
Mrs. JOINER will live at the old home
place of the groom's father. The bride
IS very popular in this section and is
6 very sweet and charming young lady
She Is the only daughter of Mrs. j. d.
Smith.
The store of Mr. Joe Joyner was de-
stroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon.
Robbers entered the store and stole goods.
and Oh leaving poured oil on the floor and
set fire 10 il and left.
The loss is estimated at $1,000, no insur-
ance.
Miss Ella r. Crews and Master Grasty
Crews, of Chatham, Va, are visiting Hrs.
d. b. Drewry-
10 Locust Dale Academy after spending
several weeks at home.
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LEGAL NOTICE.
>TOTICE-TO WHOM II MAY CoN'



NOTICE-TO WHOM IT MAY CON
IN Germ:
Notice is hereby given to all whom It
NAV concern that CARRIE B. Al
Wy. the guardian of Frances BYRD
a1vey. an infant. duly appointed and
qualified as such by the Superior court
of Buncombe county, in the State OF
North Carolina, in which county ana
state the said guardian and ward now
reside will, on MONDAY, the 18th day
of February, 1901, at II O'Clock A NJ, of
that dav. petition the Honorable Chan
cerv Court of the city of Richmond. Va,
tn enter an order or decree that the share
of all the personal estate of the late w
CLAIBORNE LIPSCOAIB, and the share
of all of the proceeds of sales of the real
estate of which said w. Claiborne Lips
comb died seized and possessed, and OF
all of the rents and profits of said real
estate now sold or now remaining I'M
sold. which may then be, or which may
hereafter come under the control of said
Chancery Court. to which her said ward.
Frances Byrd Alvey, may be entitled as
one of the distributes and heirs-at-law
of said w Claiborne Iipscomb. deceased.
be paid and delivered to her as the guard
ian. as above set forth. of Frances Byrd
Alvey, and removed by her, as such
guardian, to the said county of Bun
combe in the State of North Carolina.
CARRIE 3. ALVEY,
Guardian of Frances Byrd Alvey.
BY Counsel.
January s. 1901.
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IIuSpit;lI Notes,

Miss Burgess. who has been quite i'll
at the Virginia Hospital, is recovering
nicely.
Miss Minnie Braithwaite, who is very
i'll at the Virginia Hospital. is doing as
we'll as can be expected.
DR.. slower, at the Retreat for the Sick
is recovering.
Miss Agnes Randolph, superintendent
of the Virginia Hospital, is recovering
rapidly from her recent operation, and
was up for a while yesterday.
Mr.. y. Langstan Johnston is doing quite
we'll at St. Luke's Hospital.
Miss Page, vino has been quite i'll at the
Virginia Hospital, is much better.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Greaf ODcI,iuU

Resident Manager Mckee. Of the Bijou
Theatre, received a telegram from Mann
ger Wells last night. dated Atlanta, in
which he says that the opening OF the new
Lyceum Theatre in that oitr was a COM
plcte success. The show went great, the
audience was brilliant and the press
notices grand he said. Manager Mckee
has been besieged with inquiries concern
ing the opening of the Lyceum by the
friends Of those interested in this city,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Two Acouittals.

In The Hastings Cour. Julia Brown,
charged with throwing q lamp at her
daughter, was tried and acquitted.
Ell Wilson, for cutting LleWellyn Mon
tssue, was also acquitted.
Chas. Nossis, one OF the syrians. charg-
ed with beating Joseph Thomas on
Christnas-D was given SIX months
and fined 500 Monday.
1a,a name was printed wrong yesterday,
when il was stated that chas. Massif was
convicted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
yirninia Club smoker.

The first OF a series Of smoking con-
certS'' to be given at the Virginia Club
will be given tomorrow evening a the
clubhouse, on Franklin Street near Mar
shall Park
A very enjoyable programme has been
arranged, which will be rendered by the
Burton male quartette; Mr. John S. Rein
hardt, the violnist; Mr.. James w. Halo
ran, the well-known Cathedral basso, and
others Mr.. Manly B. Ramos will preside
at the piano.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
ATTACKED BY A CRANK.
Foreman OF Boyd's Factory Knocked
Down BY Il Negro.


Mr.. Isaac L. Butler, foreman at
James Z. Boyd's tobacco factory, Sixth
and Cary Street was assaulted by a
negro crank named Edward Harrison,
whom he was attempting to put out Oh
the factory yesterday afternoon.
The negro has made himself objection
able to the factory people on several oc-
casons. He is a religious crank and he
insisted in making incoherent speeches to
the employees. He formerly worked at
the factory, but, was discharged for max
ing a nuisance of himself
The negro went to the factory yester-
day afternoon, and when Mr.. Butler at
tempted to put him out, he assaulted him
and beat him severely, striking him IN
the face breaking his nose, and other
wise bruising him. Mr.. Butler was taken
to the Madison Flats on Fifth Street.
where medical attention was given by
Dr. MichauX. He is not seriously hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Long Distance Phones.
fSnec;a3 D;snstrh To Tho TImcs

WARSAW, VA, Jan. 15.-Long dis
lance telephones are being put in the
offices of the Northern Neck Telephone
and Telegraph Company This week in
stru:nents have already been placed in
The Fredericksburg, King George and
Oak Grove Offices, and the phones are
working like d charm.
Warsaw Will be reached tomorrow. and
work Will be rapidly pushed until all OF
The stations are equipped with these in
s.rumentS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Veterans Pay Tribute.

A meeting of the veterans of the Lee
Camp Soldiers Home was held yesterday
when resolutions We're passed deeply
resreting the death of Mrs. Julia
Lee PEBBLES James, who had so
endeared herself 10 the inmates
of the Homo. A committee on
resolutions was appointed, OF winch
Robert S. Bell was chairman and U. w
Adam was secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
A STRANGE DEATH.
John Murray is Believed by Some 10
Have Been Murdered.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tincs)
LYNCHBURG, VA, Jan. 15.-John MUIR
ray, painter OF this city, died under
peculiar circumstances this morning. His
skull was fractured last night and the
injury resulted in his death. The man
in whose house he died states that he fell
out of the door while under the influence
Of liquor, and thus received the fatal
injury. Others declare that they believe
he was murdered. The coronor's jury will
Investigate the case tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
President of Washington ana Lee

The Board OF Trustees of Washington
and Lee University will meet at the
University today and it is thought they
will take steps looking to filing the
vacancy of President, though it is not
thought that a selection will be made at
this meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
pnb,ic school Teachers.

Especial Dispatch TO The TimesO
1YNCHBURG, VA, January 10
". NJ. Black, of the Westminster Col
lege. Maryland; and Jacob NJ. D. Arnlis-
tead, of the Lexington High School, were
elected by the School Board last night to
positions of teachers in the Lynchhurg
High School. They succeed Mr.. Frank
Roane, deceased, and Miss Kate Nowln,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
A Lieutenan, Elected.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times !,

ALEXANDRIA. VA, Jan. l5.-Serseant
Frank Slayrnaker has been elected second
lieutenant of the Alexandria Light IN
fantry. TO fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF Second Lieutenant r. ".
Payne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

January s. 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
THE GOVERNOR OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
Confined from First rage.o


which each of you has made Having
thus provided for the right 10 vote. the
FURTHER duty devolres upon you. gentle
men of The Legislature, TO Dass law
by which that right may be made cficc-
tive a law by which every Noter auahfied
Under our Constitution shall have the
power 70 cast oi,c vote and have that
rete counted cast The safet! OF the
s.ate ard the liberty Of ficr citizens depend
Upon your action on this question,
THE LAW
Referring 10 an administration of the
Jaw the speaker sad:
From Ci,rTituck 10 Cherokee the law
must have full sway. The mob has no
mace In our civilization The courts are
the creation of the Constitution, and the
turtles are, drawn from the people. If
charges be necessary in order 10 secure
better and moro certain administration
OF justice. you, gentlemen OF the LegIs-
iature. can make these changes: but it
should be distinctly and finally understood
OF all men that safety can be found in
obedience 10 law. He pledged that all
classes and conditions of people should be
treated alike: that he would be no respec-
ter of persons. He said:
SERVICE TO GOD.
II said on April II, 1890, and I now
sersal justice is the perpetual decree of
Almighty Gods and we are entrusted with
power not for our good alone. but for
the negro as well. We hold our title 10
power by tenure of service 10 God, and
&c we fail 10 administer equal and exact
justice TO the negro whom we deprive of
suffrage we shall. IN the fulineSs of time,
lose power ourselves, for we must know
that the God who Is love trusts no PEG
pie with authority for the purpose of
enabling them 10 do Injustice TO the weak.
With the education Of the whole people,
With a fair and impartial election law.
with peace everywhere, there will be
nothing 10 prevent US from working out
The high destiny of our State" His
peroratien was both beautiful and touch
Ing.
A RECEPTION.
There was n brilliant reception by Coy.
Aycock and the State officers at the Cow
orner's Mansion tonight from s 10 II
O'clock
The attendance was very large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Head Cut.

Macy Pinkerton icolored) Ind his head
badly cut by a crow-bar, which fell on
him last evening. he was taken into No.
9 Engine House, where he was treated by
Dr. ellis, Of the ambulance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
Stolen Tools.

James II. Price was arrested last even
ing at Sixth and Franklin Streets on the
charge of having in his possession d box
of carpenters tools supposed to have been
sta
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
sr,snicious charactcrs

Mat Byrd, Levi Rose and George
Nichols, all colcred, were arrested last
night charged as suspicious characters.
They were lodged at the Second Police
Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

Richmond. Va, Jan. 3, 1900.
Acting under authority conferred upon
them by law, the undersigned, Commits
sioners of the Sinking Fund of Virginia,
will receive offers for the sale of ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF
BONDS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA,
issued under an act of February IA. 1SS2.
known as "RiddleberSer," or an act OF
February 20. 1882, known as Century
Bonds All offers must be in writing and
addressed to the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund of Virginia, under sealed
cover, and must be in the hands of the
commissioners by 5 o'clock P. NJ. on
SATURDAY, January 49, 1901. Bids will
be opened by the commissioners at noon
en- MONDAY, January 21st, in the pres
ence of the Governor of the Common
wealth, or. in the event of his absence,
in the presence of the Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
The Bonds offered at the lowest price
will be purchased to the extent above
named: Provided the said commissioners
shall have authority to reject any or all
bids or accept a portion of bonds that MAJ
be offered by any party or parties.
JNO. G. DEW.
A. W. HARTMAN. JR.,
MORTON MARYE.
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of
Virginia.
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Mr.. Morris I'm.

Mr. I. n Morris. OF Chicago. who has
been I'll MT the Jefferson. is greatly I'm
proved. and WIS up for some time sester-
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a. ibo { l
SECURITIES BELONGING
MILLER FUND.

SECURITIES BELONGING TO THE
MILLER FUND
trhe following is a statement OF the Sc
curittes belonging to the Miller fund In
Ihf, custody or the Second Auditor:
4 registered certificate, issued
uader act of February ~
1892 bearing 6 per cent on
Sat,Y, 56S ~ and t per cent.
interest on $I5,3o0no to jan
uary, 1909, and per cent .,
interest thereafter 1890 .Si,otf'ooo 81
Virginia registered bonds,
called in the market Cen
tury Bonds on account OF
running a h-ndred years to
Jf,ly l. 1891 bearing interest
at the rate OF per cent
Der annum until July L. 1901,
ana 5aLa ? per cent ..... $4,000 Ok
Richmond city per cent reg
:stered bonds. due January oooo oo
l. 1907 "
I.ynchburg city per cent: per
annum registered bond tnow
held by r. 7. Craighill, at
torney, Lynchburg, Va. for ITO IN
the collection of the INTEREST," -" w
Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanicai College and Poly
technic Institute. lo-to' . per
cent. non-taxable building no, ~,
and equipment bonds---- 'o'O0' W
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G., l.. & n. L. DENOON,
1921 EAST MAIN STREET.

TT HE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN
i make is to buy TWO HOUSES on
Church Hill Avenue. They pay 10 per
cent. on $1,000. and can be bought for
$500. No loss of rent. See us at once.
POLLARD & BAGBY,
jal3 ) North Eleventh Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

Three weeks ugo all the prisoners in the
jail Of this county made their escape
through the door in the roofing, used in
case of fire. This morning the last of the
prisoners, Bob Taber. white. and Ounce
Whiteside. colored, made their way out
through the chimney, on to the roofing,
into a cedar tree and to the ground.
Nothing has been heard from them since.
Whiteside WIS put in day before yester-
day for waylaying another negro and club
bing him almost to death.
Mr.. Hughes Noslsc,rcr.
There was no material chnrga in the
condition Of Mr.. W. Clifton Hughes yester-
day,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

BY virtue of a certain deed of trust,
dated October Is, 1899, to the undersigned,
trustees. and duly recorded in the Hust-
ings Court clerks office for said city. IN
D. 3. Vol. u, page 64 default having
been made in the payment therein Sc
cured and being required so to do by the
beneficiary. we will SELL at public auc-
ton, on the day. hour and place named
above. that VERY VALUABLE BRICK
RESIDENCE, No. 1912 Porter Street
This property is located in the most de-
sirabe portion of the city; large and
well arranged, containing about 10 rooms.
comparatively new. For a home or an
investment this property should attract
attention Lot fronts 33 feet and runs
back 153 feet to an alley 20 feet wide
For further particulars call on the auc-
tioneerS
TERMS: Cash as to expenses of sale
taxes, if any be due, and TO pay off the
bond secured in said deed of $1,000 with
interest from October -. 1900. till paid;
the residue if any. payable at six. twelve
and eighteen months from day of sale
6 per cent. interest added, secured by
trust-deed.
BENJAMIN c. WHERRY,
CONSTANTINE II. WILLIAMSON,
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

SBURSEMENTS-
By orders of the County Court
of Albemarie and approved by
the Board of Education:
January TO c. E.
Vawter, Superin-
tendent of the
Miller Manual La
Dor School of Abe
marie for current
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

NANTED-OFFICE BOY AT $500 PER
week; must write a good rapid hand.
Address X, care of Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders Of the sRichmond Basket
and Wooden-Ware Manufacturing Com
pany will be held at the office of the
Tredegar Company THURSDAY NEXT
at II o'clock noon.
E. R. MORTON, Secretary.