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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
.L-ASS|TER WANTS
VERIFIED COUNT
SouthaII Has No Objection to
Awaiting Official Confirmation.
GEO. w. PHILLIPS ARRESTED
He Was Thought to Have Gone to
Chicago, but Went Immediately to
His Home at Weldon, Where
He Was Taken.
GEO. w. PHILLIPS ARRESTED
Especial Dispatch to The Times,


PETERSBURG. VA, July 26-While
everybody comedies the nomination Of
Hon. r. G. Southall for Congress in this
district, the actual result OF the primary
election will not be declared Officially"
until all the returns are verified from
the poll books. This was the decision
of the district committee, who met here
last night to count the vote, and this de-
cision was made on the request OF friends
OF Major Lassiter, who wanted actual
and verified returns-not mere abstracts
This request was not objected to- by Mr..
Southall or his friends.
It will be some days, therefore, before
all the poll books from all the precincts
in the district can be collected for ver-
ification.
PHILLIPS ARRESTED.
George w. Phillips. wanted in Peters
burg for a felony, was arrested last
night in wilmington. N. G.. the place
Of his home. 1t was thought when he
fled from the city that he had gone to
to Chicago. but instead he went directly
home. He is charged with stealing
money and Jewelry from Mrs. Jessie
Lambert. He will be indicted by the
grand jury on Monday, and Immediately
afterwards requisition papers will be
dtpIlSu lci ~ iIdfS Kim " ouSliI boSh
to Petersburg.
George Wright. a negro convicted at
the present term of the Hastings Court
OF setting fire to his wife's home, was
taken to the penitentiary to-day to serve
a term of five years.
PEANUT SYNDICATE.
It was reported recently that syn
dictate Of capitalists was endeavo~ing to
buy up the peanut factories in this city
and in the eastern section of the State.
It is not believed that the scheme will
be successful. It has been tried and
failed before. At least the dealers in,
Petersburg have not yet gone into the
deal.
Rev. Dr.. o. S. Bunting. OF st. Paurs
Church. and Rev. John Ridout. Of Grace
Church, are away on their summer va
cation.
The farmers in this section report a
splendid prospect for crops of all kinds
They were evidently too busy attending
these crops to vote to any extent at the
late primary
Chief Ragland received a telegram to-
! day from Detective Tomlinson. announc-
| ing the arrest in Richmond of Decker
Randall. d negro. who is wanted here
| for a felony. and for whom the police
| have been looking for some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
PIEDMONT CONVENTION IN
Officers Elected for the Next Year, and
Eyangeizing Committee Appointed.

EyangeIizing Committee Appointed.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
MARTINSVILLE. July o6.-The annual
convention Of the Christian Church in
the South Piedmont District, comprising
the counties of Henry, Pittsylvania.
Franklin. Campbell, Patrick and the cit
les of Lynchburg and Danville, which
convened at this place Wednesday, adj
journed yesterday.
The last days session was given over
almost entirely to report and discussion
OF the several committees. Prof. Will
hanson, president of Richmond Female
Seminary: Prof. Eopwood, president of
Millgan College, and Prof. J. w. Giles
president of Piedmont Business College,
delivered able addresses on education
One of the most interesting addresses of
the convention was delivered by Prof
Hopwood on Duties and Qualifications
of Church Officers
At the afternoon session Rev c. E
Gilmore and Hon. w T. Shelton, of
Chatham, delivered strong addresses on
Temperance and Reform
Officers for the ensuing year elected at
this convention are Rev. F. r. Bullard
of Lynchburg, president: J. II. Spencer
Martinsville, vice-president; Frank Mar
shall, Jr., Chatham, secretary and treas
urer. The president appointed ]. II
Spencer, H. C. Lester, G. B. Dudley, and
Rev. w. II. Bool, all of Martinsville
the EvangelizinG Board for the next
convention year. This board has charge
of all missionary work done in the dis
trict. The convention will meet next
year at Museville, Pittsylvania county.
the latter part of next July.
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THE BILL POSTERS
Mr.. Burton, of Richmond, Elected Di-


rector at Recent Meeting.
At the twelfth annual convention of
the Associated Biilposters and Distribu-
tiers of the United States and Canada in
Milwaukee,, Mr.. w. S. Burton. OF this
city. was elected q member of the Board
of Directors.
The convention was most successful
affair II was a great gathering and
deserves all that is given it by a recent
writer IN the Milwaukee Sentinel. who
says that it will pass into history as the
most business-like, far and away the
most harmonious and in the end produce
tive OF greater Immediate results in the
organizations history; SO that the meas
uers adopted will undoubtedly bring out
door advertising in general and billpost-
ing distributing in particular into a still
higher state of national efficiency. Two
hundred delegates. including three from
Great Britain Gncluding the president
and treasurer of the London Billposters'
Protective Association. met with the ex-
pressed purpose of reviewing the work of
the past year and taking such steps
through an open and vigorous expression
in debate as will develop more harmoni-
Gus and effective national supervision and
guarantee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27

NICKEL RETURNED.
Another UNIQUE device Is the arrange
l.en, for nickel in the slot phones at
public places. These are fixed so that ~
is absolutely necessary to put the nlckei
in before the central office can be reached.
After the nickel is put In it slips down
halt way. If the operator can give :he
desired connection, she touches biack
button before her. and the nickel lalis
in the box a the telephone. II the opera
tor cannot for any reason give the oe-
sired connection, she touches brown out-
ton, and the nickel falls out into the
mans hand.
Every section Of the beard Is oeins ar
ranged for the lines being used by four
,artx line subscribers, and there are also
ARRANGEMENTS for duplex telephonlns.
In the same room with the thirty opera
tors at the long, crescent-shaped board
will sit the chief operator, two trouoie
Girls to whom come complaints ana IN
ouii;es of every character an operator
to rass along connections TO the long dlS-
lance office, now in Manchester. and an
operator to make connections with VII
ginia towns. These have connections win
anv or all CT the operators at the bosro.
Tho room is fitted up with electric fans.
Immediately adjoining there is a large
room, TO be used as resting room by
tie operators. It is handsomely fitted up
with chairs tables and lounges Electro
fans and magazines and papers are pro
viGed by the company. a coored servant
will be present all day to prepare coffee,
tea and light refreshments upon an oil
ST. VIC all the expression of the company, S
tl,c uchtfulness for It's employees. Dainty
china. glassware and linen have been pro-
Weed. and everything will be done to
make the room a comfortable and de-
lichtful lounging room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
BARKSDALE To
ANSWER GREEN
Continued from First Page.)

Thursday night, when prominent speakers
will appear in his interest.
M. Glenn Green spoke for Senator Clay
tor In Roanoke last Friday night. Sena-
tor w. p Barksdale, of Halifax, will re-
ply to him for Senator Glass one night
this week. and Will doubtless stir the vot-
ers up, as he is a fine stumper. 1ndlca-
tons point strongly to the success OF MI
Glass.
TIE three-cornered race in the Second
is a pretty one. Messrs Bryant, May
nard and Lawless are all fighting hard
aud are claiming the victory.
In discussing the situation last night
Hon. John N Sebrell. of Southampton,
said:
Or. Bryant's strength is increasing
every day. and it looks like he is a win
ner I had a letter a few days ago from
one Of the most prominent Democrats IN
the Second District. who is familiar with
the situation in that district, in which
he says that Bryant will carry Newport
News and divide the vote in the other
parts of the Peninsula: will carry the
counties Of Princess Anne. Norfolk and
Narsemond; divide the vote in the city
OF Norfolk and the county OF Isle -~of
Wight and carry southampton with prac-
tioally a solid vote. DR.. Bryant and his
friends are confident of victory.
Tho Third District Committee will meet
l., the Office of Chairman John c. Easley,
CT this city. next Wednesday. for the pur-
rose of fixing the assessment of the eN-
penses of the primary. The fight here is
coming to be one CT much interest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
DESPERATE CUTTING ARRAY
A Meeting in Roanoke in the Interest of
Bowman for Congress.
iSnocial pisnatch 70 The Times.

2 ROANOKE, va, July 26.-Thursday
night desperate cutting ARRAY occurred
in the back creek neighborllood Of Roa-
noke county. The participants We're
Robert Ridceway an old man with one
leg and one eye, and Dave Weaver, a
Young man. The latter was cut in the
side and is in a serious condition. and
Rdgeway was cut on the hands, face
and body. He was arrested here to-day
and lodged in Roanoke county Jail.
There was a Bowman meeting at As
semblv Hall tonight.
Brief speeches were made by a. P.
Staples and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
uohna;han OHut.

(special Dispatch TO The Times.>
WINCHESTER. VA, July 26.-Jona-
than offut. Civil War veteran and an
extensive traveller was found dead in
bed this morning at the home of his
Eephew. Doctor J. S. Offut. BE was
Exty-six years of age and unmarried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Boy Accidentally Shot.
sneaia1 Disnatch to The Timas y

80 IoFEEIdI
FARNIVILI4E, VA, July pa small
colored boy was accidentally shot here
this afternoon by Mr.. Y. D. Nenable.
He was standing near the workshop OF
Mr. Venable while the latter was repair
ing a pistol. The pistol went off while
in Venable's hands, the ball striking
the negro in the mouth, breaking his
jaw-bone and knocking out several teeth.
The negro's name is Andrews and lives
on the farm Of Judge Asa p. Watklns..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
PROHIBITION CONVENTION
Aaron Graham, of Christiansburg, Non7>
mated for Congress.
fspecIal Dispatch to The TinlssO


SALEM, VA, July 26--The Sronioi-
ton Convention which assembled here
today to nominate a Congressman from
the Sixth District voiced the detsrmlna-
ton of that party TO hghr tho consses,
sionaI battle TO the end. The convention
was called to order by Hon O. c. Ruek-
er. of Radford county. VINO was ti'o
Prohibition candidate for Governor.
DR.. 7 w. Croziec. of Roanoke. nonti-
mated Mr.. Aaron Graham. of Christians
burg. as the party's candidate for Con-
gress. Mr.. Grahams nomination was
made unanimous and after several
speeches by leading Prohtbitionists OF
the district outlining the plans OF the
PARTY the convention adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
ASH BARRELS IN COURT
They Figured in Proceedings in Police
Court Yesterday

Ash barrels figured in the proceedings
Of the Police Court yesterday. Seseral
citizens of prominence indicated
that they will enter a protest
against the law requiring them to re-
move their ash barrels and refuse boxes
from alleys adjoining their houses or
places of business. A test will be made
tcrney will be called in to render a de-
cision.
One of the gentlemen declared that he
had no place to put his barrel unless
he stored it away in his front parlor,
and he wanted to find out definitely il
he was to be forced to do that. Another
said that his was a blind alley which
ran only part Of the way through the
square, and he thought he had a right
to use it in that case. Still another want
ed to have the whole question passed
upon, so that there might be no trouble
in the future
Among those summoned to appear on
the charge of obstructing the alleys were
many well-known people. One of them
had removed the obstruction at his place
and he was discharged. The cases of
the others were continued until next
Saturday, when the City Attorney will
be present.
The only case of any special interest
was that of Warren T. W'yant, charged
with being drunk and disorderly and with
throwing stones at the residence of Mrs
A Gionotti. Mr. Wyant said the Gion-
otti clan had been prosecuting him and
his wife and that they had injured the
latter. On the other hand. Mrs. Gion-
otti said Wyant had abused her and
called her ugly names and had thrown
stones at her house. breaking several.
windows Mr.. Wyant was fined $3.50
The case Of Arthur Hayes, charged with
allowing one of his men to overdrive a
team of horses. was continued until next
Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Games Monday.
Brooklyn at New York.
Pittsburg. s; ST. Louis, T.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PfeSs.)
ST. LOUIS. July &.--St- Louis iost To-
days game to the Pittsburss. Lever
letting the home team down with one
hit The St Louis team went through
the game without man left on bases.
probably a worlds record
Score by innings: X II. D..
St Louis INDOOR ooOoo-1 .
P,ttsburg 100 10000 s-5 II Q
Batteriee-Yerkes and ONeil; Lever
and OConnor Time 1887. Umpire
Brown. Attendance, 5000.
Philadelphia. 4;sBoston, O.
BOSTON. MASS. July 26-Wiilis went
to the bad in the third inning and four
hits gave Philadelphia all the runs IN the
game. Fraser merely toyed with Boston,
allowing but two hits.
Score by innings: r. II r.
Boston .... Ooooooooo-0 . o
Philadelphia .oo4 O0O0o4 =
Batteries-Willis and Moran; Fraser
IND Dooing. Time, $40. Umpire. Power
Attendance. 1,5oo.
Cincinnati 3; Chicago, 2.
CHICAGO. I'LL. July 2.-Poolc out
pitched Veteran Taylor to-day and won
his own game in the last inning by bat
ting in the winning run with a clean
drive 10 Ceiitti
Score by innings: Il, II. o..
Chicago ..Oo1oo1o 3
Cincinnati ...o0oo1o DOLLS 10 8
Batteries-Taylor and king; Poole and
Bergen. Time Las. Umpire, O'Day.
Attendance, 200
Brooklyn, 5; New York, !.
BROOKLYN. July 26.-McGraw tried
McGinni,y in the box to-day, but he was
ineffective. as ten hits were made off
him. Donovan pitched an excellent game
and held the opposition down to six
scattered hits.
Score by innings: r. H. r..
Brooklyn .....o3 oooo11 10 o
New York 80 ooo10OO-1 .
Batteries-Donovan and Farrell; Nc
Ginnty and Bresnahan. Time. las. Un,-
pire, Emslie. Attendance, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Young Richmonder Succeeding.

Mr.. j. Beverly Harvie. son OF Mr.
James B. Harvte. this city. LETT yestef-
day afternoon to accept q position in
tho New York Office OF the American
Tobcaco Co. Mr.. Haryie for number
of years has been connected in cleri-
cal capacity with the Virginia Caroli.la
Chemical Co. in this city. He goes TO
New York with every prospect Of a
hriGht future before him,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Standing Of the Clubs.

Where They Play To-Day.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
Pittsburg at St Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Davis Monument Fund,

The following amounts have been re-
ceived from the treasurer OF the Jefferson
Davis Memorial Association since last re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Phiuies Made All of These and
Whltewashed the Bostons.
CHAMPIONS WON OF ST. LOUIS
.ecyer Let the Team Down With One
Hit, and Not a Man Was Left on
Bases-BrookIyn Won from N.
r.. Cincinnati from Chicago.
Scores Yesterday

Brooklyn. 5: New York, L
Philadelphia. &; Boston, 0.
Chicago. 3: Cincinnati, ?.
PittsburS, 5; St Louis. /
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27

American League Results.
Chicago. 10: Washington, 8.
Baltimore, .; Cleveland. 8.
Boston, 4; Detroit. /.
Philadelphia, 5: St Louis. 1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
THE NEW BELL
TELEPHONE bOlLDlNC
NICKEL RETURNED.
Continued from Second Page.)

ister one time during the connection, now
ever many times the operator pushes the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
Sea Coast of the Empire State.
long H5gan q.

Cooled
No
For full omatio H.
SpI
Sketches, postage &C. Golfng
LONG ISLAND RAILROAD CO. Long IslandC City New York
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
TO BE BROUGHT HOME.
at Puerto Principe VIII Leave at the
First Favorable Opportunity.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Acting in ac-
cordance with recommendation
made by Gen. Wood, military govern
or of Cuba, Secretary Root has d.
rected that the third squadron of the
Eighth cavalry, comprising the entire
garrison at Puerto Principe, bs
brought to the United States at tho
first favorable opportunity. It is ad-
mitted that this is practically the be-
ginning Of the general withdrawal Of
United States troops in Cuba, pre-
paratory to the transfer Of the con-
troll Of affairs to the civil government
to be installed during the coming
summer. So far as known there will
be no further withdrawal of troops,
however, until final arrangements
are made for the formal transfer OF
the government to the newly elected
officials Of Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09

Helena, Mont. Jan. 7.-Alonzo
kilby and Roy Hoffman, two prison
ers who escaped from the county jail
at Billings n week ago, have been cap
tured near the Chandler ranch, 60
miles northwest of Billings, but not
before Kilby had been fatally, shot.
Ever since their escape kilby and
Roy Hoffman who is only "A years
Of age. have been hiding in the Mus
selshel country. A posse located
them Kilby opened fire and was
himself shot. lie died in few hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
A TRAlNMEN'S STRIKE.
The Chicago D Southeastern Railroad II
Trouble Over the Non-Pay yment
of Wages.

Muncie, Ind, Jan. THE Chicago
h Southeastern railroad (the Mid
land) is again tied up by a general
strike of trainmen. The men say
that no trains are running, but The
management states that the road is
in partial operation. The strikers
say that they are not being paid
their wages, and General Manager
Stevens admits that this is the cause
OF the trouble, but says the difficulty
will be adjusted in few days.
Since the strike two months ago
the men have been operating the
road on a cooperative basis. and a
big freight business from the coal
fields has been done. The present
trouble began Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
MANY CASES ARE ALREADY
DISPOSED OF.
Bsighley Loses His $4,000 Claim
Against the City Of Abilene Because
He Walked Backward Other Nat.
ters Settled.

District court opened this morning
for the winter term, Judge Moore
presiding. The morning was devoted
to arguing motions, setting OF dockets'
etc.
The state cases against Shook,
lGrubbs, Doe, Buchanan, Skaggs, Sias
and Watt were reported settled.
Emil Tschirnir, young man OF
Solomon, pleaded guilty to larceny
and was sentenced to the reformatory
at Hutchinson.
Pattison and Kieffer VS.. the county
taken under advisement.
Kruger vs.. Pattison, dismissed.
Lizzie Anderson VS.. Albert Ander-
son, divorce granted.
shockey vs.. Williams, dismissed.
Steelsmith VS.. Conklin, referee
made partial report and asked for
further time.
Buckena VS.. Buckena, dismissed.
Ada Triplett VS.. G. 5. Triplett,
divorce granted.
Dodson vs.. VanVoorst, dismissed
Oesterreich VS.. Janicke, dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
CONGRESS GETTING down 70 BUSINESS
CONDITIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Webster Davis Explains What Is Being
Done In This Country by Bosr
Sympathixsrs.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 7.--Webstey
Davis, Of Kansas City, addressed {,
large and enthusiastic audience last
night on conditions in South Africa
He explained what was being done
in this country by Boer sympathiz-
ers and said they expected soon to
ask congress to act In the matter
President Roosevelt" he said, "can
do nothing of his own accord to bring
the Boer war to an end. The only
way he can act is through. congress,
and we are now preparing petitions
to that end which will, in a short
time, have 100000 signers. The pc
tition will ask it to extend sympathy
of this country to the two republics.
| have permanently retired from poll
ties. From now on | will devote my
self to literature and speaking. In
travelling over the country have be-
come convinced that a ma jority Of
the people and, ! believe, the senators
and representatives., are in favor Of
action favoring the Boer cause"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
Advertised Letters.

Tho following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
Gene postoflice for the week ending
Jan. I, 1901. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered:
GENTLEMAS's LIST.
Bankers Com Co Burrell Patsy
Crafty, Clark J
Fwert. Bert Wann, ] G
LADIES LIST.
Ashworth, Mrs o t3 Morton, Mrs Catherine
Morley, Mrs GA Powers, Ethelyn
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING. P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09

Grand Junction. Col. Jan. THE
Colorado State bank, one of the old
est institutions in Grand Junction.
has closed it's doors. Some time ago
the bank secured the loan OF $50, 900
from the Hanover national bank Of
New York, for the Colorado Sugar
company, of this city. The New York
recently forced the collection Of the
loan, thus compelling the local bank
to suspend. J. +. Mcfarland, cashier
Of the bank. is the manager of the
Colorado Sugar company. He was in
New York attempting to reorganize
the Sugar company when he was
called back to Denver. where meet
ing Of the directors of the sugar
company will he held this week. n
is claimed that the bank has deposits
OF sls0.000 and within three or four
weeks will resume business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09
SUNK HER IN THE RIVER,
A Cook ON steamer Knocked His Female
Assistant ssnseIess and Then Threw
Her Overheard.

Chicago, Jan. "A body which had
weight around its neck was taken
from the river here yesterday. Louis
Thomas, cook Of the steamer Oscar,
and Robert Riesseck, who also
worked on the boat, were placed un-
der arrest following the discovery.
fhe body was identified as that of
Carrie Larson, girl 22 years Of age,
whom Thomas is alleged to have Sc
cured from an employment agency
New Years day to assist him in the
cooks galley. According to Riss-
Geek, Thomas and the woman quar-
relied and the latter was knocked un-
conscious. Reisseck says the cook
compelled him 10 assist In fastening
weight to the woman and in throw
Ing her overheard. ftfW
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09

st. Louis, Jan. a citation was
issued yesterday afternoon by Judge
Ryan. of the circuit court, command
ing Harry b. Iiawes, president OF the
board of police commissioners and all
Of the members of the board, TO ap-
pear before him to-day and show
cause why they should not be pun
ished for contempt for violating the
temporary injunction granted by
Judge Ryan. restraining them from
raiding the southern Telegraph and
Money Order company. The citation
was issued on the application Of the
attorney for the telegraph company
and the action was based ON the ar
rests made las, Saturday afternoon,
after the temporary injunction had
heen granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09

Anaconda, Mont, Jan. IA crew OF
Is linemen of the Western Union COM
pany yesterday arrived in Anaconda,
having walked all the way from 81.
Paul and strung a new wire from That
city 10 this place. The new circuit
will he completed when the wire has
been run to Stuart. The start from
st. Paul was made early in Septem-
ber and an average Of nine miles Of
wire was strung per day. Rf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-09

Taunton, Mass, Jan. Harry II.
Townsend. cashier Of the Bristol
County national bank, II il reported
Is $4,000 short In III, tccounts, the
deficit having been found last night
by Bank Examiner Ever. The deficit
Is said to have been due to specula-
iion in cotton futures.