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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
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The. old style 81 resembles the mod
his parents this noble son had yonoer
monument erected TO his parents and also
to mark tie year III in Which the great
fods damaged property to the extent of
millions of dollars all over the colonies.
The Randolphs and their descendants III
'-ears went away and the property which
had been divided into parcels to the chill
dren, changed owners a number OF
times. The section where the monument
now stands which runs TO the rivers was
at one time in possession of the noted
Confederate General, George Z. Pickett.
who resided there for years in the same
house where Major Alexander now re-
sides. Near the old mansion is the old
burying ground where a number of the
Randolphs are inferred. The plot in
which the monument stands was before
the war pretty summer park and was
called Randolph's park. The monument
stood for years without being q sturbed
or marred.- 1t suffered most during the
Civil War, when the Union soldiers were
camped around Malvern Hi, began TO
chip it for relics. 1t has always been
thought by the residents to contain money
and old historic records. It is fast fading
from existence and unless it is housed
by the Society for the Preservation OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
NEWS OF HORSES
IND HORSEAIIEE||||
Colonel Sidney and Sidney Prince
on the Eastern Shore.
WHERE THEY'RE STRING SPEED
MIR. Fairfax Sells Fiery Dane-Robert
Bradley at 6enninss-Mrs. Shaw
with Mead W Brooke Hounds.
Osh=r Items.

Colonel Sidney, 32.e31. and Sidney
Prince. 50, 90 both sons Of the noted
California trotting sire Sidney. are the
stations for service in the stud Of
Floyd Brothers. Bridgetown, Va. The
.Iessrs. Floyd are the largest breeders
on the Eastern Shore" and were able
to weather the storm OF depression
which spread over the trotting horse
world for years and parayzed values.
Bendee. by General Benton, Cay. the
son of Walker Morrill,, that sired that
stout-hearted campaigner Albert c.,
2:1G 1-2, and other good stations have
been owned during recent years by the
Floyds. but the speed and potency as a
sire of Sidney Prince cause them to
look upon his future as full Of promise,
while fond hopes are also conferred in
Colonel Sidney. Both horses were foal-
ed in 1903 and bred by the estate OF the
late G. Valensin. Pleasanton. California.
who owned Sidney. the great son Of
Santa Claus. 2:11 Ii. sire Of William
Penn. 2:r1 IA. Sidney Prince has a
record of 800 81 and his dam Crown
Point Maid, is also the dam of Sidney
Maid. He has sired Forney, 2:l0 IA,
and News Boy, 2:21 IL. Colonel Sid
ny's dam was Maud r. the dam of ST.
byl. 2:27 IL. by Hambletonian, T2J. and
he has sired Admiral, 2:17 IL, and Lii
liam s.. Ops IA. News Boy. Admiral
and Lillian S. are now performers for
1902, while Forney's record represents .
OF nine seconds from his mark
OF 1921. Among the brood mares in the
Floyd stud are Thrift dam of Willie
Shaw. 2:sS1 IA, and Admiral. 2:17 4; Fa-
va, by Sp:itwood dam by Daniel Lam
bert; Benzetta, by Bendee. 10.969, dam
Fava: Miss Stakes, 2:31, by Great |!
Stakes. 80, dam Lady kenton, mem !!
Der of the Nancy Hanks. 2:O4. family. I
by Hambletonian Mambrino. $40: and |
others. among them Lady Wells. a I
daughter of Potential, son Of ProdiGal. |
the former head of Marcus Days noted
trottlng stud. These mares were mated
this season with the two Sidney stall
ions and Cordova, 2:o1 IL. There are
some twenty or more youngsters, rang
nE from weanlings to three-year-olds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
ern 81" and the way "oeconomy,, is spelt

ern ''f" and the way "Oeconony" is spelt
/ Is unique 10 modern civilization
On the way back to Mr.. Sweeney s
! residence the Times representative was
introduced to Dr.. Blair Burwell. a form
! or resident of that section, but now a
practiciuS physician in Powhatan county,
who is on q, visit TO his large farm adj
! joining this wilderness.
DR.. Blair who is a Virginian. of the
o!d school, kindly gave the following ac-
! count OF the monument, which had been
| handed down TO him by his father.
All Of the land for niles around the
monument was once a large island known
as Turkey Island and was noted for its
fertile ground and the abundance of wild
turkeys THIS land was an original
grant TO William Randolph from the
crown and embraced thousands of arces
extending along the banks Of the noble
James for miles. William Randolph was
given a title. and it was handed down
from father TO son for many decades
The home Of the Randolphs was a large
stately old mansion. bull; of brick and
stone and stood on the hill over looking
the James just below what is now known
as Curtis Neck farm. To William and
Jane Randcanh We're born number of
children and among them was their third
son William. Years after the death of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

The chestnut mare E'tza ingram. 22lt.
by John r. Gentry. dam Blondetts. by
Leland, recently purchased from E A
Saunders by Williams ~ Walker. Is
row In the stable OF w. L. Bass at Acca
Farm where she will probably DO win
tered BROAD ROCK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
Erected in I77I to Comms morste
Great Floods Of That Year.
A TRIBUTE TO HIS PARENTS
Though it Has Stood Ravages of Time
the Shaft is Still in a Fine State of
Preservation-Was Thought to
Contain Va.uables.

IN the midst Of a mighty forest and
heavy underground with no sign Of haof-
ta:t:on in several miles, stands rnonu-
nent all battered and defaced. probehly
the Oldest n the State
The monument is located in Henrico
county, on what is known as Turkey ISL
and about sixteen miles below the city,
on the Charles City road This lonely
spectre 0: the past is curiosity seldom
seen, owing 10 its Inaccessible location
The monument which recalls the DAYS
long since passed. when Virginia was a
colony and q possession OF the mother
country is now owned by Major Alex
ender, one Of the most prominent farmers
OF lower Eenrico county.
Ire farm which was once an island, orr
ginally contained about nine thousand
acres and was 2 grant from the crown TO
William Randolph. partly 10 whose men,
ory this monument was erected
The historical old pile Of masonry is
now only about eighteen feet in height
wiki a base Of about six feet 1t is com
posed OF sandstone. lined with odd-look-
Ing bricks. From the inscription, which is
indistlnct. the reader may learn that it
was erected by the third son Of William
a-.3 Jane RatiColph as a memorial to his
parents for their affection, education
and fortune and 10 mark the great
foods Of the year l77l" when all the
rivers OF tbs country We're swept by in
uaGations never before experienced
which changed the face of nature and
left traces OF their violence that will re-
main for ages" Although many decades
have rolled by since this memorial was
erected and surely the purpose for which
n was erected has been faithfully served,
ti.e beautiful! symmetrical shaft is in a
tsIr state OF preservation
The RICH. lies a large tree uprooted
20 doubt by a forest storm and In its fall
has broken away the capstone which now
Has al its base.
From top 10 bottom the monument is
covered with initials. names and inscrip-
tons II Is hacked In many places and
has been tbs object Of relic hunters for
years.
The guide of the Times rerorter was
Mr. John Sweeney. who was born a few
miles from the island. He said this spot i
has always been regarded as curiosity |
By the residents. lsomo OF them believing /
II 10 contain money. yaluabieS and his +
toric records With the hope OF discov- |
erlng the trea assure large portion of
the front. just above the main inscription
was broken away and a number of bricks
removed.
Some OF the dates cut by relic hunters
go back as fer as 1872 ard run up to the
Sresent month. IN the Inscriptions the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
on the farm. and for good looks and
promise OF speed they are a choice lot.

Sidney Prince, the: son of Sidney that
ranks as premier sire OF the Floyd Broth
ers stud at Br:dgetown, is now the most
popular trotting sire on the Eastern
Shore OF Virginia. which has been his
home since he was brought from Califor-
MIA as d yearEing He is nine years Old
and eighty-two nlatrons visited his court
this season, which ended August 1st, and
he was given a rest OF three weeks then
started to jogging With six weeks pre-
paration. incluiing three races on the
North Carolina Circuit. he made new
record OF go 3-+ in a winning contest
at Winston. As four-yee~-old be got
a mark Of pa ga. after which he was
given no fast work until the present sea-
son. In the second heat OF his race over
the half-uile track a Greensboro he was
given his head and braezed quarter
through the stretch - 80 seconds. hui p
bruised heel caused 'ameness and he was
rot taken to Ra 'eigh From the latter
it was intended to take his on dow
to Savannah Georgia. where right ard
fit he was regarded as being able to take
a record OF 2:15 or better. Sidney Prince
is q waliforned BAY horse OF nice size
ard marked with white face AMI Write
legs like Monterey, 200 IL. and other
noted performers to the credit of his
sire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

| Queen B, that she took over the jumps
at the recent Richmond Horse Show with
| consummate skill. Mrs. Shaw's riding
| here was a revelation, but her ability in
I other fields is also marked as shown
! by an Associated Press dispatch recently
| sent our from New York. which follows:
! the Virginia 14anghorne beauties. and
I who shas just raturnea from visit TO
ner cd home. showed the Meadow Brook
I DAYS fox hunt One barrier that she
I took had 70 be let down for others From
start 10 finish Mrs. Shaw was IN with the
and when a fox was ..noled'' she was
there with the hounds.
At the famous Bullfeld Farm there are
close TO twenty head of runners RANGING
from yearIfngs to four year ODDS. which
will be wintered in the stable OF T. Ber-
nacd boswell. Over the private track AT
RulitisId mar, many n2tsd horses nsIudins
and others have been prepared and for
training purposes it has no superior in
the country.
E:l'erslte Stud of r ]. Ffancocf < Son.
Charlottesville Va. won the hfSh-wetght
and upward. one ard o7e-eishth miles.
doing the distance in POI over a muddy
track and defeating Cqrbunkia AMI 9th
ers at WASHINGTON. Circus was sired oy
inn. Cyharaxus dam N'nors, By E-olus
and has been quite q consistent perform
er this season.
srs ard f1rrf par~ors who have horses
in the stable of T Bernard boswell. at
Rrlllee1d. ara General William T. Towres.
IF the Ar,e-iran Tooacco CO. Of Now
. 10
Ie-slia stud Characteristics. Va: A. D
PAYNE. of the Anri-a Stud. Cha-lorres-
vile aof s Il Wilson. OF the Windsor
Stud. Cascade, Va
NJ. f. Farson who trained and drove
for James c Smith this season. is now
Jogging on rhe road three good horses
all of which ne raced and is mared This
season in Fornev 2:15tt. b g. by Sid
nav Prince. dln BY Rendee Clarion 2:22L..
: Sorfok hy a1 Hn News f Boy ss rliGs By By
Sidney Prince Tire two frst-na ,nat! are
trotterS. but the latter Is rarer ard
much faster than his record in6icasss-
Louis Washer. the Williamsburg Avenue
Try goods man ard owner OF the fast
7a-on Wilkes. s".IIdins Tesla. o:21@.. trial
irving the little brown seldsos Senator
Little by Wilton. dam by Wilkes Boy.
ind later may have him IN training again
Is the sual! son OF Wilton has shown
rails IN 2::225.
Bernard boswell started coucls OF
two-vear-o'9s at the Wash
nston Jockey Club meeting. which after
IS close We're shipped back TO Fulfilled
They were Geisha Girl. bav tfIv oy
urus. dam Emma a.. by Lisbon and
'neeZe. well-na-red bay cot. BY judge
borrow. dam Sueeze by Pinttac-
The good producing sire Great Stakes.
20. owned by w. n. Nelson. o. this
ity. is tractable and xind and frequent
Y driven on the road. wte~e M shows
lis old-time speed and can hold MS OWN
With many OF the best horses TO be seen
n the boulevards around the cisS-
The chestnut mare Eliza ingram. 2:2ls4
y John R. Gentry. dam Blondetts by
leland. recently purchased from e
aunders by Williams ~ Walker. Is
ow in the stable OF w. L. Bass at Acea
arm. where she will probably DO win
cred. BROAD RO1A-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

Louis Washer the Williamsburg Avenue
dry goods man ard owner OF the fast
Baron Wilkes. g"fding Tesla o:21s., trial
c:G9A,. has recently purcna sod for road
driving the little brown seid'oe Senator
Little. by Wilton. darn by Wilkes Boy
and later NAV have him IN training again
as the. su'au son OF Wilton has shown
trials IN 2:2255.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

NJ r Farson. who trained and drove
for James c Smith this season. is now
Jogging on rhe road three good horses
all of which re raced and is nared this
season in Fornev 2:15H b g. by Sid
1av Prince dlrl BY Rendss Clarion 2:22i1
b = by Rftssei1 Pax dan FAice. bv
Norfolk ard News Bow c-H1n,. gr. e. by
Sidney Prince Tire two first-na me-! are
trotters hut the latter Is A rarar and
much faster than his record 1rdicasss-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

Bernard boswell started a coucIe OF
promising two-year-o'ds at the Wash
inston Jockey Club meeting. which after
It's close We're shipped back TO Fulfilled
They were Geisha Girl bav t'Ir. oy
Aurus. dam Emma a.. by Lisbon and
Sneeze. a well-na--ed bay cot. by Judge
Morrow. dam Sueeze by Pintiac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

The Circus bay colt. 5. bred IN the
El'erSlie Stud. of r. ]. Hancock & Son.
Charlottesville Va. won the hiGh-weight
handicap: 500 added. for thraa-vear-olds
and upward. one ard o7a-eighth miles.
doing the distance in POI over a muddy
track and defeating Carbunkie AMI 9th
ers at WASHINGTON. Circus was sired by
inn. Cyharaxus dam E'nore. By F-olus
and has been quite consistent Perform
er this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

Some OF the dates cut by relic hunters
go back as fer as 1872 ard run up to the
1Tesent month. IN the inscriptions the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

At the famous Bullfeld Farm there are
close to twenty head of runners RANGING
from yearIings to four year ODDS. which
will be wintered in the stable OF T. Ber-
nacd boswell. Over the private track AT
Fulfilled many noted horses including
Bushwlacizer Eoius Planet MorcIo
and others have been prerared and for
training purposes it has no superior in
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

One Of the ablest horseworen that
Virginia has produced IS Mrs. Robert G..
Shaw. H. daughter of Mr. G.. D. Lang
home. of Micador. near Greenwood. Al
bemarle county. With her crack hunter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

During the New York Horse Show the
Hon. Henry Fairfax, OF Oak Hill Farm,
Aide. Va. sold to J. Hobart Moore. Of
Chicago. the hackney colt. Fi-ov Dare.
by Dane~fo~t. dan the inlpn "a mare
&C. by T,iffatts Fireaway frey Dane
is grand individual. 4 dark chestnut IN
color. 1873 in height. and Weighing over
1 200 pounds. The price received was
stiff one and the coli joins Mr. No res
great stable OF show horses ore Of
whom is the elegant black eeld'ns Lt-rt-
foot. by Fes1er. purchased from j. B.
McCor'h & Bro. S0rne set Va, durf-g
the Chicago Horse Show FREY Dare
was bred by Mr.. Fairfax ard reserved
for the stud at Oak Hi. where his sire
and darn are ov-red. the latter as al
ready stated. being the imported mare
Go. who has been a gold mine IN the
s-''7. an6 though having been foaed IN
1879. is still vigorous and regular pro-
t7uce-. Go was p~rchaeed BY NJ. Fair
fax IN 1850 ard -loca that tine II IS
stated that over $4,000 has been real
ICED for her produce.
During the Washington Jockey Club !
meeting. saw Robert BRADLEY. who had
shipped direct from Chicago there with
a stable OF seven horses which lnctuoeo /
Aloha. Allie Nirg1e. Pan!aksr anu Sr'h'''t't'
Borrower the s-eer'ech7sor. Tho r74s@AF
Of Greenwav ard Center Farms iooFs Tor |
Robert waddell the American Derby win
rer of 1901, to be good again next sea-
son as tfe son Of Aloha ard Eirsia see-'s
TO he going sound Mr.. Bradley VIII have
IN the stud for 1893 Aloha, Bitten The
ron Horse" and Hampshire. son Of the
famous dead Hanover and Spinetre. while
,hc brood mare band numbers about tfir-
=. had He has twenty-five choice wean-
irgs. the get of Bitten and Aloha. all of
which are we'll engaged. The tall Viz.
,,uian is regarded as one OF the mosS
inialIe turf characters Of the day. but
r.th 1t is linked reputation for bravery.
iberality and honesty of purpose always.
One Of the ablest horsewomen that
Virginia has produced is Mrs. Robert G.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-01
GREAT BAND CONCERT
ELLERY's ITALIANS PLEASE
 LARGE AUDIENCE.
Organization is Composed of Artists Musical Festival That All Should Enjoy--Programs
 for Today.

The Second of the four concerts to be given in Montgomery by, Ellery's Royal Italian Band took place last night in the Auditorium.
 Although the atten5ance was fairly good 1t was nothing compared to what II would he if Montgomery people realized their privilege.
 This band outshines almost every bani which has ever visited the United States and gwen our own Sousa cannot surpass that marvellous leader Creatore.
 a movement of his supple fingers toss control and inspire every instrument. In- deed, the band seems hardly so much a collection of players as a single, won drous instrument for they responded as one man to each idosyncracy of Crea- tore's baton. This produces d precision, an accuracy of rendering. while the brill liancv of the whole performance fairly lifts the music-lover off his feet,
 The concert of last night even surpass- ed the first seldom. indeed is Montgom- cry favored with such music.
 If any one of them could be chosen amid such wealth of beauty it might overture. "Aroldo" was among the most interesting events of the evening, The technique WAS perfect and Creatore fair ly outdid himself in calling forth the varied powers of the band which seems to form the expression of his inspiration,
 The SeXtet Lucia" received an ovation seldom accorded any musical nu nbe' ever rendered in this city. It is. perhaps, the most universally. popular number In the library of the band. It Is worth twice the amount of admission in itseif.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-01

Never has the music of Carmen re- ceived more magnificent rendition. Throughout one enjoyed, shuddered ana was rapt away from present surround- ings by the wild primitive passion or the music breaking out as a storm breaks over the hills. into the climax. ~
 Ellery's Band has found singer Wor- thy to accompany it incredible as II may beg utiful personality and striking stage presence fits perfectly with her voice. the great beauty of which lies In It's ex- quisite naturalness and its bell-like tim bre. She graciously responded to the tion from Robert le Diable was received by singing Annie Laurie" In her pure, clear tones the old ballad took on new beauties and every heart was touched as well as every ear delighted by her version of that song.
 It is certain that the matinee today consisting largely of selections from Wagner will be a rare treat indeed for music lovers. It is to be hoped that the Auditorium will be crowded by an audi ence such as this musical feast deserves
 The following ia the program for this afternoons matinee at 2:45:
 l. March-"Teasing Hearts (Creatore, )
 2 Prelude Act 1, "Lohengrin (Wagncr)
 g. Bombardino lo~-"Evenlng Star (Wagner), Sig. Curti.
 1. "Albumblatt'' (Wagner).
 D. Die Walkine.' Grand Fantasie tWdkHtTD, DFfluue ftiuc Dl lHt duet. Magic Fire. Solos by signori Palma and Aiala.
 c. March. "Tannhauser'' (wagner),
 q Waltz. Blue Danube (Strauss).
 S. ""Traumeref' tSchumann).
 g. Overture "Tannhauser' (Wagner).
 For this evening it is as follows:
 I. March. "Diavoli Rossi'' RivelD.
 2. Overture, "Saracen Slave CMerca. dante).
 8. Berceuse. "Jocelyn' (Godard), Solos by Signori Palma and Curti.
 4. Cavalleria Rusticanna prelude (Mas- cagnD, Incidental solos by Sig. Marine.
 , La Gioconda" Honchiella). Prelude, Dance of the Hours-Galop.
 G. Wedding March tMendelssohn).
 z. Soprano solo, selected, Mime. Barili.
 & "Intermezzo Russe.
 9. "Mephistofele." Grand Potpourr tBoito,. Solos by sisnor DeMetres. Aiala,
 The United States should be grateful to Mr. Charming Ellery for inducing this truly unique and wonderfully trained band to visit us. /
 Although the audience was fair one for theatre. it was not what 1t should have been in the Auditorium, where with the popular prices put in effect yester- day of 50 and 75 cents. an audience of 300 people should have been gathered. Mr. Ellery said yesterday in an interview "I always play at popular prices where the size of the theatre will justify it. I desire to reach the heart of the people. and believe If once the masses hear this band. it will do more to up- lift and instruct them than all the other musical organizations of the country
 All who attended Thursday night were there last night and it goes without saying that they will be there today and tonight again. It is wonderful how the music fascinates those who hear it. It is a revelation to note the growing en- thusiasm of the audience as the pro- gram is presented and watch the electri- lying effect of the magnetic young leader, Creatore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-01
SEVERE BOER DEFEAT
BRITISH VICTORY ON MAJUDA
 HILLS ANNIvER&AkY.
Culmination of Movement Whicn Resulted in the Killing or cap ing of 600 Durghsrs-bosr
 Leader Slain.

London. Feb. 2s.-Following the prece- dent of Lord Roberts who announces General Cronfje's surrender at Pardee- burg on the anniversary of the battle oi Majuba Hill (Feb. 27. 1ssD Lord Kitchener apparently selected the same anniversary to achieve a big success by a eompinoa movement lasting two days against the Boer forces within the Harrismith anu Van Reenan line of blockhouses.
 The Boer losses aggregate coo men Kill ed or captured and 1000 horses and B. boo head of cattle fell into the< hands of the British troops. This news was so welcome to the British that 1t was read in the House of Commons today by the War Secretary. MT. Broderick from dispatch of Lord Kitchener as follows:
 ''Harrismith. Feb. 2s.-Yesterday the combined operations of the columns ter minated in driving the Boers against th' Harrismith and Van Reenan blockhoust line, The river wilke was held by th' Leicester regiment and Elliot's mounted infantry from Harrismith while th' columns formed on the Frankfort ant Botha's Pass blockhouse line and ad vanced south holding the entire countr, between the wilge and the Natal frontier On sthe first night severe attempt tl break through was made at point be tween Huntingdon and Byng's columns and the New Zealanders behaved witt great gallantry. The lighting was Q clos' quarter fight and the Boers as usua drove large herd of cattle in front of them.
 .Manie Botha, the Boer leader. was killed and thirty-five dead Boers were found on the ground. Over 100 horses were killed and 600 head of cattle were left in our hands. Other small attempts to break out were made and in two cases succeeded. On the last, day 460 Boers with rifles and horses were captured. All the columns have not yet reported and the operations have been very wide but over 600 ,Boers have been either killed or are prisoners In our hands: also 2,00o horses, 28o00 head of cattle. 200 wagons, eoO00 sheep, GOO rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition. The prisoners include Generel De Wetsson and his secretary; Commandants Meyer and Truther, and several field comets. These satisfactory results are very appropriate today on the anniversary of Majuba."
 The War Secretary, Mir. Frederick, re- plying to a question in the House of Com mons today, said nc details, with the ex- ception of the list of casualties, had been received of the recent capture of Brit ish convoy of empty wagons near Kferks- dorp. No men had been reported killed, but there were about 100 wounded.