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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
A. TYLER BROCK IS
CAPTAIN OF BLUES
Chosen as FIRST Officer Of Com
pany B After a Prolonged
Contest.

After one OF the most interesting cleo
tions in the history. of the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues Association, A
Tyler Brock was last night elected to
iii the vacancy OF captain caused by the
retirement of Thomas A. Spencer. 1t has
been necessary TO take three adjourn
rnents in order TO effect the election, all
three of the 1.her meetings resulting il
deadlocl5s.
Both of the candidates, First Lieuten-
ant Tcharner I4obson and Second Lieu
tenant A Tyler Brock. have had strong
support neither one having secured the
necessary majority vote of twenty-eight
until last nights meeting. Although the
voting has been close and each side mas
been reluctant to desert their chosen can
didate. the friendliest telling has pre-
vailed throughout the contest. and il was
only through feeling for the best inter-
csts of the organization that the can
didates themselves decided TO break the
deadlock and effect the election last
night.
The first few ballots showed a majority
in favor of Brock upon which HobFon
withdrew his name and another ballot
was taken Without securing the nee
cssarv number however. both candidates
were again run. Voting being almost a
tie. Brock withdrew and Hobson made a
gun without success.
President Clarence Wyatt 7res:d ne
over the meeting. then Informed the men
that an election must take place if they
STAYED thre until morning. whereuron
Brock vas again placed on the ticket
INDEPENDENTLY, and was elected uron- the
thirteenth ballot. There We're thirty-eight
men present, only thirty of them voting.
After the ballots had been counted and
the rote announced. Captain Brock made
q neat little speech, thanking the men
for their support and the ccnfiden"e
placed In him by making him their choice.
lieutenant IIobson $50 thanked the men.
and told them that since the vacancy had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
THIS ARREST WAS
QUITE PECULIAR.
Negro Tried to Dispose of Stc|3r
Wheel and Was Arrested
by Police.

Caught red handed in an effort to dis
noserof a bicyce. which he. had stolen not
an hour before, Walker Lane, negro.
was arrested last night shortly after
o'clock by Sergeant Taliey, of the Sec
ond District. and ten minutes later ne
vas LOGGED in cell at the First Police
sta ton. He will this morning be ar
raigned in Police Court. The teft OF Tue
wheel and the subsequent arrest of the
thief are unique in the extreme. the Off
GERS regarding it as one of the most pecu-
liar cases which has recently come under
their observation.
Shortly after o'clock last night Left
witch richardson. messenger boy In the
emnloy Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company left his wheel leaning against
the front of the office. few minutes
later he discovered that sane one had
stolen 1T The other boys in the Office
were told to be on watch out for the
bicycle
Forty minutes later as Herbert Lucas.
also messenger boy. rode into Main
Street from Eighteenth. on a return trip
TO the office, he was hailed by negro
who was leading a bicycle and asked II
he cared to purchase good machine 1or
$50.
The boy tod the negro that he would
gladly buy the wheel. already havinS
recognized It as the one belonging 70 ms
fellow enploye. He told the tibet 70 fS ai'
one minute. until he could get some money
changed, and the negro wa tied l. TIE. mes
senger went In search of a police ontcer.
and IuSaavery short time stumbled upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
[[RY :|.0TBREAK
DEADLOCK TO-DAY.
Two Reports on Matter of Holt
day Recess.
is NOW ALL UP In THE AIR
Hon. G. c. 3 ker Talks Oysters and
Gives the Views Of Tidewater on
the Subject-L,ttIe More Bush
ness Before Christmas.

The situation Is growing very dull in
legislative circles. There are few COM
rnittee meeting now, and members are
becoming restless to get home. Most Of
them saw the Bostock shows last night.
and but few were about the hotel lob
bies.
The deadlock betwn the House and
Senate On the question of adjournment
for the holidays is live one, and viii
cause a big scrap in both branches
to-day.
The conference committee split, Messrs.
Wickham, Walker, Hunley and New
house signing the majority report for adj
journnent from December sd to Janu-
airy 9TH.
Messrs. McIlwaine and Charles T.
Band, will offer minority report for a
recess ION December Esd, to December
10Th.
It is said that the latter proposition is
quite popular for the reason that Ginger
recess under the new Constitution must
be without pay to members or officers
Just what the result may be. though, nc
one can forecast. and it would cause nc
surprise should there be a fu. Their dead
lock to-day.
However this may be. but little bust
ness of Importance will be transacted be-
fore the first week in January. as 1t is
going to be hard to keep a quorum here
until that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
RECORD OF TIE PAST.
No Stronger Evidence Can
Be Produced.

Look well to their record. What they
have done many times in: years gone by
is the best guarantee Of future results.
ANY one with bad back any reader
suffering from urinary troubles. from any
kidney ills, will find in the following evil
dence proof that relief and cure is near
at hand.
Mr.. G. NJ. Myers. the well known shoe
maker OF Winchester Avenue. and 18th
street, Ashland, KY, says: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills ale like true friends the longer
YOU know them the better they are APP
nrec;ated. I can add nothing to the state
ment I first made in 1875, after l pro-
cured the remedy at the Ventura Dug
Co and took a course of the trea tment.
which cured me. 1 was absolutely free
from all backache for nearly three years,
then I noticed a slight ache, as the re-
s,,1t of a cold in my back A box of Doan's
Kidney Pills disposed of it. I have re-
commended this remedy to many and
have never heard of one who did not en-
dorse the claims made for it.
For sale by all dealers. Price. so cents.
Foster Mi;burn Co. Buffalo. N. Y, sole
agents for q. S.
Remember the name-Doan' Sand take
nc substitute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Rnarnke Marria~ee.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
ROANOKE. VA. December T.-A the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George l..
Fart tonight Miss Daisy Sicer. daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ Slicer, of Fin
castle, and Mr.. John w. Ensieby were
married Rev. W. c. Campbell. D. d.
officiating. The bride is sister of Mrs.
Hart. The groom is a member of the firm
of Engleby Brothers.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs Eugene
Flush near the city, at high noon to-day
Miss Fannie Elizabeth Bush. their only
daughter and Howard NJ Bush. proprle-
tor of a Roanoke creamery. were mar
ried. Rev. j. a. Barnhardt officiating.
Miss Mamie Bush, sister of the groom
was maid of honor. and Mr.. Eugene l..
Eush. brother of the bride best man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
THE BANK CLERKS
GIVE A BANQUET
Secretary Of the American In
stitute Of Bank Clerks Ad-
dresses R chmond Chapter.

The Richmond Chapter OF the American
institute OF Bank Clerks was entertained
last night at the Chamber of Commerce
bv Mr. A. O. kittrdse. Of New York,
secretary Of the American Institute Of
Bank Clerks, in an instructive lecture
upon the young man OF the period and
the work in his behalf being carried on
py the organization he represents.
Mr.. c.. A. Pope. of the State Bank,
president of the chapter, presided. intro
ducing tie speaker. after making a brief
talk upon the wo TX OF the Richmond
clerks and their interest in the chapter.
There were present more than seventy
five clerks identified with the banks OF
the city, and many bank officials, who
encoura ged the young men, not only by
their presence. but by short talks in
which they assured them Of their hearty
approva, and interest in the chapter
delightful banquet. was served after
tho address which proved socially most
successful.
Mr.. Kittr.dge spoke for an hour or moro
nrjncipaily upon the benefits to be de-
rived by the young bankers from the
work of the chapter. and also from the
correspondence school Of the American
Institute
At the request of Mr.. Peple, he went
into details of the course of study by
mail. which was instructive. The AmerI-
can Institute Of Bank Clerks is pat of
the work of the National Association Of
Bankers, and has proven most success
full undertaking.
Among the local bankers who spoke OF
their interest in the chapter were: Mr..
Sands of the American National; Mr.
Smith, Of the Planters and Mr.. Cren-
shaw, Of the Richmond Trust Company. 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
OYSTER LEGISLATION
Mr.. Baker Thinks There Should Be
Same Chang IS in Existing Laws.

That there should be some changes in
the existing oyster laws there can be II,
doubt. said Hon. c.. G. Baker.
of Westmoreland YESTERDAY. and l
want to say that the artlc5es
which have appeared in number
of the papers, which intimate prei.,
strongly that members of the General
Assembly from Tidewater are opposed to
legitimate reform are misleading and IN
true In every legitimate effort to rem
der the pena ties for vlolttion vi cur
laws more effective. or to enforce reason
able revenue from the owners of tlshln5
devices. we will meet the friends ana
patrons of such legislation in a spirit OF
fairness and endeavOr. But we want 10
protect the natural oyster rocks. as the
Constitution protects them. and we want
any inquiry into the alleged barren area
in the present geodetic survey to be an IN
,el.igent one; because that survey is the
only present legal definition OF the nat
ural oyster blocks, which is the goose
which lays ard must continue the golden
egg tor the planter from whom the pres
ent large and handsome oyster revenue Is
derived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18

Understood That Drs. Mcclure
and Taylor Will Soon Erect
One for Privat5 Practice.

It is understood that DR.. Edward Nc
Guire and DR.. Hugh NJ. Taylor. two Of
the most prominent and distinguished
surgeons in the city, are soon to estab-
lish a private hospital here. Plans have
rot been entirely matured. and while no
definite situation has been determined on
it is pretty well assured that such an in
stitution will be established.
While Drs. Mcguire and Taylor are I'M
destood to be the leading spirits in the
establishment of the hospital it is under
stood that other prominent surgeons in
the city will also practice at the new
institution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18

what to do further. He will make nd
charge. And If you will continue to
write to the Doctor you are sure to get
cured. Some cases take longer tEan
others Perhaps the average length
OF time 1t takes to cure
genuine case of catarrh is three
months. Some get cured much quicker
than this Stubborn cases may require
longer treatment. Time or trouble ought
to be no barrier to one afflicted WITH
this dreadful disease.
All people who are interested in Know
ing about catarrh can get an lnstruc We
~ Illustrated 6i-rase book on enron
catarrh in all stages and location. Tee
of charge.
Thomas Fl Baker. U. S. Marsh'i.
Tenneesee Editor of Tennessee Rannoil-
can. postoffice address Memphis. Tenn.
writes:
81 am so fully convic ced that
Peruna is a relief to those SUIT
ferinu with catarrhal troubles
because Of its successful use by
many of my acquaintances.
that have no hesitation to
give it my endorsement.
homas Fl. Baker.
IF YOU do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Perura.
writ at once to Dr.. Hartman. giving
a full statement of your case. and he
vii. be pleased to give you his Eaiuapse
advice gratis. = .=-..
Address DR. Hartman. President OF
II, Hartman Sanitariunl. Columbus. y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
MIR. Gooch 3 tier

Mr. Stapleton Gooch. of Louisa county,
for many years one of the leading rail-
road contractors in the State. is now
quite i'll at the home of his son. MIR. Will
liam Gooch, No. $40 South Third Street.
His condition last night was said to be
more favorable and to show considerable
Improvement since Sunday, when he was
thought extremely i'll.
Paul Trower. the little son of Robert
L. Trower is very i'll with pneumonia
in the home of his father. No. 7l9 South
Laurel Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
FUNERAL OF CEN. A90ORNAN
WILL TAKE PLACE TO-DAY
fRv Associated Press.l

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 1.-THE funeral
arrangements for General George Moor
man adult nt-~e,eraI of the CoEfe6 ute
Veteran Association. who died sudden
" last night, We're CO - 'eted to-day. This
evening the body viii be taken TO Me
mortal Hail. where it will lie In state
guarded by Confederate veterans. The
funeral will take place at 3 P; H. to
morrow from the hall. ard all the vete-
ran organizations have been invited to
a++a,d Rev A Gordon BLACKWELL a Con-
Tolerate veteran, will deliver the sermon
Temporary interment will be until re-
,,7oval to Tennessee in Metair Cemetery
New Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Mt'er-2oppe hahn.
DispatcI, to The Times.)

\ Especial DISpatCif 20 ne I Ines.J
CHARLESTON. c.. December IT,.
Mr.. Hugh Miller. OF Eic-,mord. and Miss
Christie Poppenhein. daughter OF Mr..
C. T. Poppenheim. OF this city. were mar
ried at the home OF the brides parents to-
night The marriage was quiet ono
Miss Louisa Ponpenhaim. the brides
sister was maid OF honor. Mr.. Wallacs
W. Christian was best man. After q
bridal tour south. Mr.. and Mrs Miller
win reside at No. 207 West Franklin
Srteet. Richmond. NJ. Miller is connect.
ed with the virg nia-Carolfna Chemical
Company. in that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
In York ar d Jam City.
Especial Disratch to The Times.)

Especial Disnatch to The Times.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. December IL
Miss Mary Eliza Wilkerson, Of York
county, was married yesterday to Pro-
lessor f, ank Allen Simpson. of Bedford
City 1ne ceremony was performed at
the home of the brides parents.
Miss Margaret "A Collier, of Toano.
was married this afternoon to Mr.. Thos.
William Dickinson, of Newport News.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides father.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18

been filed they should all strive to
bUild up the organization and make it
perfect. to which end he expected to
exert every effort
Captain Brock takes active command
and has sixty days in which time to file
his application for examination.
owing to the late hour, the election of
a second-Iieutenant was postponed. ard
will not be held until further orders are
issued. The meeting did not end until
/ o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Wa is 10 b. 8aiIiH.

Senator Stands has been presented
with pei ton signed by many of the
leading men Of Tidewater and other sec
lions of the State endorsing Sherl1 ).
w. Williams, of Sout. ampton. 10 the
nosition OF bailiff Of the Corporation
Commission Mr.. Sands will deliver the
netition to the members Of the commits
sion at an early day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18

SNG" .~tcdiS, hAA'
Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus O.:
Gentlemen: Il would be an
ungrateful man indeed did not
thankfully acknowledge what
Peruna has done for me.
MANY people living in this
part of Indiana are afflicted
with catarrh Of the head and
lungs. I suffered with it for
seven years and thought Moth
ing would help me but to move
out Of this climate. but fortu-
nately one of my friends called
my attention TO Peruna and
at once sent for a bottle, as
was anxious to know what it
would do for me.
1T certainly acted like a
charm, every dose helped me
and in five weeks | was cured
and have not had a trace OF
catarrh since. for which you
can be sure that | am very
crate ul.'-David HARRISON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
A STRsIiHT COURSE
Pointed Out 10 Thos. Who Have Catarrt1
in ANY Fo-m.

You have chronic catarrh. have you?
You have had 1t some time? And could
not find a cure?
Well, there are Thousands mora ne
Won in this country. If you are liable to
catarrh it will begin to make itself telt
now. II you really want to get cured
this Is the way to do 1t:
Get q bottle of Peruna and take a
,, bIesnoooful between each meal and at
bedtime When you have continued this
for thirty days sit down and write a
letter to Dr. Hartman. Columbus. q.
Tell him exactly your symptoms; how
1one Won have had catarrh: what effect
the medicine has had on you he VII
answer your letter promptly. telling you
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
l. h "a cis,r.
snocio, l,spatch to The Times.)

Especial dispatch to The TimesO
PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. T.-Mr.
William Light, a prominent young archi-
tect. Of New York city, and Mi Lucy
Madison were married at Tabb Street
Presbyterian Church in this city at SIX
O'Clock this evening. Mr.. Light was
formerly of Milwaukee, Wis. and we'll
known cartoonst on one of the da ~
newspapers in that city His Bride IS
the daughter of Mr.. William A. Madl-
son, of Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
H. WAS Amid
Pistol and K ucks Fund on Man Taken
Up as Su . ciOus Character.

Up as Su p cious Character.
C. l. Roscoe. q white man. was ar
rested last night by Detective Sergeants
Gibson and Wren on a charge of being
a suspicious character. He was jailed at
the Second Police Station. When searched
by the officer on duty at the station
there was found upon the person of the
prisoner a pistol and a pair of brass
knucks, as a result OF which a charge
of carrying concealed weapons was
booked against him in addition to
the original accusation. Just what the
detectives are holding him for is not
known. but the facts will come out in
the Police Court this morning when Ros-
coe is arTaigned-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Arres for rgI-on.

In the person of Moses Page (cVored)
the police have every reason TO believe
that they have captured law-breaker
of the most indisputabe type. He is
charged with. having stolen iron to the
amount of SO. the thefts being committed
first in the one place and then in an
other. The arrest was made by Officers
PoiteauX and Duke. of the Second Dis
trct. and last night he spent in a cell
in the Second Police Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
VIRGINIA CAPITALS
IN THIS ENTERPRISE
lEr associatrd. rress.l

SANTA FEE, n ~, Dec. 1I.-New York.
Virginia and New Mexico capitalists to-
day Incorporated the California Short
Line Railway. capitalized at Sl.25o,000. a
line 126 miles long has been surveyed from
Alamo Goro to Deming crossing the Rio
Grande at Las Cruces. 1t will connect
the Rock Island system at Alamo Gordo.
with the Southern Pacific at Deming and
with the Santa Fe at Las Cruces and
Deming
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Stevens Fam Iy Helped.

Many persons carried or sent food and
clothing to the Stevens family on South
Fifth Street yesterday when 1t became
known that the mother and children were
in want This family has been reported
to the Citizens Relief Association. and
after investigation as much help was ex-
tended as the mana gers of the associa-
ton thought justifiable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Comm ttee Nee ings.

There were several committee meet
inrs Yesterday afternoon. but they dis
nosed of no matters of interest to the
public. The House Committee on Schools
and Colleges and the JOINT body on
Special and Private Legislation held
short sessions, but took no action of in
tereSt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
COL. R. E.eBoBO7 u
DIES IN CHICAGO
fBy Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. ILL, DEG. 1I.-Colonel r. 4.
Bobo, of Bobo. Miss. whose name. was
conspicuous in connection with President
Roosevelts recent bear hunting trip. died
today at the Haneman Hospital in this
civ. Blood poisoning resulting from liver
cansea death. He was % years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PINE
HURST SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
via Seaboard Air line.

Effective DEFENDERS, 1892, the Seaboard
will established tr.-weekIy sleeping car
service between Washington. Richmond
and Pinehurst. Sleeper will leave Wash
ington Tuesdays Thursdays and s.tur-
days at p. NJ: Richmond at 1851 p. n,
and viii. leave Pinehdrst.s return.ng.N Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays at o:1el
p. II. 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Nav Submi minority Report.

Hon. C. A. Heermans, one of the Re-
nublican members of the House Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections. said yes
terday that he and MS party colleague,
Mr. Robson. had asked to De excused
rom voting on the Norfolk contest
and that it was possible. though not
at all probable. that they would submit
q seuarate minority report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Shooting Affair at Norton.
tspeciaI Dispatch TO The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.l
WISE VA December III. Fl. Berry,
man, tppIe boss for Norton Coal Com
pany. was shot at Norton on last evening
by John Thomas. miner. The trouble.
it is said came up over some coal cars.
Bergman is still alive. but Is thought
TO be fa.alIy shot. Thomas is in custody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18

Sergeant Talley, who happended to b
roaming about the First DistIst. He
told the patroIman of the circumstances.
and in very short time the negro had
been arrested and taken to the Ffrst
Station. while the wheel was again IN tbs
possession of its rightfuI owner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
Chi tnlas Holidays.

The Christmas HOLIDAYS at the Univer-
sity College Of Medicine will begin on
next Monday and continue until January
9Th The last OF the intermediate exam
nations Will be held on Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-18
v Ill Eft Pinpirs.

Hon. George E. Murrell, of Bedford,
has sent 10 the Westmorelard, Common
wealth and Albemarle Clubs one barrel
eacn of No. Albemarle pippin apples
with his compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-02
DUNoANsoN BROS, AUcTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. NO. 1419 TENTH STREET
NORTHWEST.
By virtue of certain deed OF trust dated June
IS, 1892, and duly recorded in liber No. 1898,
folio 229 Ell seq of the land records Of the District
of Columbia and at the request of the party Sc
cured thereby, the undersigned, surviving trus-
tee will sell, at public auction, in front Of the
premises. on WEDNESDAY. THE FOURTH DAY
OF JUNE, 1902. AT HALF-PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK
P. NJ, the following described land and premises,
of Columbia, and designate as and being ali OF
lot g. in Redfern's subdivision Of square 366 as
ger plat recorded in liber w. F.. folio 143 of the
records of the Office of the surveyor of the District
Of Columbia said lot having a frontage of IS feet
on the east side OF 10th street between o and
streets northwest, and a depth of los feet to an
alley, and bounded the north by q b-feet-wfde
alley together with the improvements, consisting
of a three-story brick dwelling.
Terms OF sale: One-fourth Of the purchase money
to be paid ir cash. and the balance In three equal
installments payable In one, two and three years.
with interest at Ave o. per centum per annunl
payable emi- annually, from day of sale. secured
by deed of trust upon the property sold. all cash
will be required of the purchaser at the time OF
sale. All conveyancing. recording. notariaI fees
and stamp taxes at the cost Of the purchaser.
Terms Of sale to be complied with within ten days
day Of sale. otherwise the trustee the
right resell the property at the risk and cost Of
the defauting purchaser after five days advertise
ment of such resale
G. Il. WILLIAMSON, Surviving Trustee,
603 sos Chestnut street. Philadelphia, Pa.
NATHL WILSON Attorney for Party Secured,
No. 622-624 F st. NV my22-d&ds