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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
KING GEORGE COURT.
Big Improvement at Spi!man's Wharf
on the Eappahannock.
lsnorial Disnatch to Thc Times.

(special Dispatch to The Timcs.l
KING GEORGE, VA. June 6.-The June
term of King George County Court was
SHINY attended yesterday on account OF
the exceedingly busy season. Farmers
are rushing work. Crops and gardens are
suffering for rain, and grass is becoming
much parchcd.
Active preparations are being made de at at
sp!llman's Wharf in the lower ~ pa part o to
transform the place into more active
business center. The old wharf and
warehouse, are to be replaced by large.
Boarding house erected and other dwell
inss houses, and buildings for machin-
cry; also, a large brick kiln is to be put
into operation and experiments made to
fullers earth. which is SO abundant at
that place. The beds of fuller's earth eX-
tend for many acres along the river on
ing away of the old building and wharf
at Spillman's the name. too. will pass
into oblivion s Hnow and the naee yin in the
Mr.. John WEIGH, at King George. is
about completing a pleasant residence on
the site recently bought from Mr.. W. w.
Mrs. Judge Mason and little son,
Thomas Jefferson, have returned to
"Shelburne." their handsome home here.
after an extended visit to New York,
where they went to accompany Mrs. Kate
Henry. Mrs. Mason's mother. who sailed
for Europe last Saturday.
Miss Marie Reid Doherty, who last
week graduated at the Lucy Webb Hayes
National Training School in Washington.
returned here yesterday to spend the
summer with her mother at their pretty
home "Waverley."
Mr.. John Grammer Boggs, who has
been visiting his mother. Mrs. Sallie
Adams Boggs, left to-day for his home in
Pittsburs. Pa.
DR.. ]. S. Massey. the sprishtly Comorn
correspondent of the Richmond Dispatc
is conralescing after extreme Illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Ielegraphic Brevities.

wASHINGTyN-The President to-day
nominated William B. Orear. OF Georgia.
a contract surgeon in the United States,
to be assistant surgeon of volunteers with
the rank of captain.
GIJON, SPAIN, June GA boat con-
tanning eight Spanish artillery officers
was run down by steamer to-day and
five of the officers were drowned.
sIMLA. INDIA, June 6.-The sugar
hill empowering the government of India
n impose countervailinS duty on
bountied sugar until the Brussels conven-
ell to-day The Viceroy of India, Lord
Curzon of Keddleston. in speech e1-
horted the refiners to improve their meth
DDS and justify the protection provided
'i isiiAlsiMiMoNToWN, N J.. June s-The
S last night night to the effect that this city
was almost wiped out by fire are prac-
tically baseless- About o'clock last night
fire broke out In the store and dwelling
the damage wa the destruction OF that
building. AT no time was there any
danger Of the town being destroyed. Loss
between $4,000 and 5000.
ROME. June 6-As sequel to a heat
ed discussion in the lobby OF the Cham
Der of Deputies on the subject of the
Eritrcan Qta;ian East Africa budget,
Signor Franchetti. member OF the
Chamber. has challenged the Foreign
Minister. signor Prinetti. to fight duel.
PARIS, June 6.-W Leon Bourgeois.
Radical Republican and former Premier.
who. June list, was elected provisional
president OF the Chamber OF Depnties.
was to-day formally elected president Of
the Chamber.
ATLANTA. GA.-Coaplete returns re-
ccived from the State Democratic p-ina-
ries held yesterday for thu non.ina-
ton Of Governor, State House officials
and representatives OF Congress verify
last nights majorities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
SUBMARINE ERUPTIONS.
Vessels Between Martiniqe and st. Lucia
Feel Upheavals.

fBy Associated Prssa.l
KINGSTON, ISLAND OF ST. VIM
CENT, Wednesday, June 4-Vessels leav-
ing the Island of Martinique have expe-
rienced upheavels and agitations Of the
sea. pointing to submarine eruptions be-
tween Martinique and st. Lucia.
In the Island of st. Vincent the shining,
fleece clouds which have been continue
ally rising and spreading in the direction
Of the Soufriere volcano since May 1o.h.
and which have been mistaken for trop-
ical clouds. have proved to be steam
emitted from the crater. from which
flashes of fame are issuing nightly. This
combined with renewed vibrations In the
fire zone. has increased apprehensious
that there may be another eruption OF
the Soufriere Shortly.
The eruptions at Martinique seem to re-
lieve the st. Vincent volcano materially.
Connection between the two volcanoes is
indisputable. as every eruption in Marti-
niaue is accompanied by corresponding
seismic and atmospheric disturbances
here.
Edmund O. HOWE. assistant curator
Of the American Museum of National
History; DR.. Thomas Augustus Jaeger.
assistant geologist of the United States
Geological Survey. and George c. Curtis
are endeavoring to ascend the eastern
side Of the Soufriere. They are to-day
still awaiting an opportunity to make the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Trust Bill Revived.
tBy Associated Press. }

- lBy Associated Prcss.5
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 6.-Repre-
sentative Richardson. of Tennessee. the
Democratic floor leader. to-day intro
duced the bill reyiving the trust bill
which passed the House in the Fifty
sixth Congress and failed In the Senate.
It amends the Sherman act by making
more strinEent restrictions against con-
tracts and combinations In restraint OF
trade, gives civil right of action to any
one injured in business by such COM
hination. forbids the use of the mails
in furtherance of the business of a COM
bination and provides for prosecuting
those who ship trust made goods from
State to State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
SCEPTRE WON.
Cartured Cakes Stakes, Worth 4,5Oo
{By Associated Press.l

Sovereigns.
{By Associated PreEs.)
LONDON. June 6.-At the EPSON sum-
sner meeting to-day the race for the
Cakes stakes of 4,50o sovereigns, for
threc-ycar-ol1 FLIES about one mile
bay filly, Sceptrc.
Ladies Day was marred by the wea-
kher. King Edward, the Prince of Wales
and other members of the Royal family
started for the course in a down-pour
of rain. and consequently the roads lead
Ing to the Downes lacked much of their
usual picturesque appearance. a ma
dority of the race-goers preferred to
travel by train. but a good sprinkling of
people adhered to the dme-honored Gus
tom o. attending the Cakes" in coaches
hnd other conveyances ant at intervals
between showers the field was gay with
bright dresses.
aBy the time the Cakes commenced the
attendance had assumed big proportions,
and after the first two races attention
was turned to the paddock. where the
entries for the Cakes STAKES were walk
sng about. Mr.. Siever's bay illy Sceptre
was coon established as the favorite.
and the result Of the race justified the
faith that was placed in her.
Glass jug was second and Lord Cado-
Ean's bay flly by Prisoner, out Of
Simeon. was third. The Simeon lilly
was ridden by Maher, the American
5ockey.
The betting was to against Scep-
ire 10 to against Glass jug and Is to
i,szgainst the Simeon FLY.
Sir J. Blundell Naples. bag, filly Simony.
led to the straight, where Sceptre. which
he'd started we'll. took command appar-
emily at WILL drew TO the front and won
f,.,f 1eY1pfhS length and
n5half separated the second and third
horses Ballantrae was fourth The
tine was PAS 3-5. The race was run
while a heavy rain was falling.
.Mr. Sieyer and Sceptre received a rare
oratdon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Baltimore Races.
DATE OF BOAT RACE.
Virginia Club Arranging Several Events
for tho Dav

Virginia Club Arranging Several Events
for the Day.
The boat race between the crew OF the
Virginia. Boat Club and the Washington
and Lee team will be pulled off here
Saturday. June 2Sth, on James River be-
low Mayo's Bridge.
The race between these crews will not
he the only event of the day. as there
are being arranged other races Whlch
will make the occasion something like a
regatta. These events will be between
members who will contest for medals Of
fered by the Virginia Club
A full programme Of events IS being
made out and will be announced at an
early date
rive several DAYS before the race and
acouaint themselves with the course be-
fore the race is on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
New York, q; Pittsburg, q.

NEW YORK. June 6.-The New Yorks
played an eleren-inninG tie game with
7,ttsburg to-day.
Score: r. H. E.
Pittsbure. .ooo1osooaoo4 4
New York .00oO2oO2OooI 10 1
Batteries: Doheny and Smith: Mathew
son. Evans and Ycager. Time. 2:30. Um-
psre, Cantfllon. Attendance 5.4oo.
Cincinnati, q; Boston, 3.
BOSTON. June 6-cincinnau won to-
day. Both teams played listlcssly at the
bat and IN the field. Score:
Boston ...........o 0 ooooo1-s 3
Cincinnati 20 ] o OF 0o-4 10 4
Thielman and PETIT. Time: 1:4c Umpire:
O'Day. Attendance: 1000.
Philadelphia, 8; ST. Louis. S.
PHILADELPHIA. June 6.-St. Louis
could not hit Worries to any advantage,
while Philadelphia was successful in
punching its hits. Score:
r. H. e.
philadelphia. ..24oo0o20'-s is 2
St. Louis. ......o oOO3oo02-5 10 8
batteries: Worries and Jacklitsch;
Eerkes and O'Neill. Time: 1:a9 Attend
euce: 1879 Empires: Powers and Brown.
Chicago, s; Brooklyn, 8.
(By Associated Press.)
BROOKLYN, June 6-Chicago punched
hits in the fourth inning of the game
with Brooklyn to-day. Score:
ch,caro. ..1Oo4o001o6 2
Brooklyn.. 20 10000 0- IL
batteries: ST. Brain and King; Hughes
and Ahern. Time 1:47. Umpire: Ems
lie Attendance: 5000 i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Latonia Races.

fBy Associated Press.)
CINCINNATI. O., June 6-Roscanco.
maiden two years old. ran the fastest
five furlongs of the meeting to-day in the
fifth race at Latonia. Summaries:
First race-six furlongs-Lord Frazer
90 to u. first: King Tatius (6 to y, sec
ond: Judge Hargis a to y. third. Time:
lis 3-4.
Second race-five furlongs-F7lora Will
loughby G to y. first; Our sallie % to u,
second; Grace Honta e to u. third. Time:
1:o2
Third race-mile-Ed, Adack & to 10Y.
first: Ethel Davis (12 to y, second; Chorus
Bow g to q, third Time: 1:42 IA.
Fourth race-hrdle handicap; mile and
an eighth-Soptie S. 6 to .. first: The
Esmond g to y, SECOND; Gennerose e to
u, third. Time: 2:G7 IA.
Fifth receive furlongs-Roscenco g to
y, first: Joe Buckley e to y. second;
Model Monarch GO to y, third. Time:
1:01 3-4.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Similar Is to y,
first: Pompino (even), second; Weird Us
to y, third. Time IFS
Baltimore Races.
;By Associated Press.)
BALTIMORE. June 6.-Results last day
at Electric Park:
2:30 trot-Lady Thelnna. first; Dr. BOOK
ner, second. Best time 2:24 If.
2:19 trot-Roberts. first; Austin Boy, sec
ond. Best time. 2:20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Harvey Wilson. editor Of the Times
Herald. Newport News. was in Rich
r.opd yesterday.
Prof. Berkeley Minor. OF Staunton. IL
visiting relatives in Hanover county.
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Miss
Ada Carr Baker. daugls>- at Colonel and
Mrs. j. c. Baker. viii be married to Nr.
Allied Taylor Walton. OF Norfolk. IN
Ne1 pert News. Upon this occasion Miss
Berkley Eilyson. formerly OF this city,
will be maid OF honor
Miss Louise Cabeii Loving. OF West
Grace Street. is visiting friends In AAA-
land -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
HANKS ARMY.
War Office Sends Message Through
Lord Kitchener.
(By Associated Press.)


LONDON, June G.-The War Office has
cabled congratulations to Lord hitche-
rer, on tho energy. skill and patience
with which he has conducted the long
campaign in South Africa and has asked
him to communicate to the army the
Governments profound sense of the
spirit OF endurance. bravery and dis
cipline. and also the humanity shown
throughout the trying ordeal.
Lord Kitchener replied on behalf of
the army in South Africa rendering
thanks to the Government for its con-
gratulations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
GRAVLsEND RACES.
Big Gun Won kensington Hurdle Han
d;cap by Three Lengths.
Br As.oc,ated Press, \

NEW YORK. June 6.-The Gravesend
races drew big crowd to-day. Only
M ordinary card was offered. In the
Ke.sington hurdle handicap, one mile
and three quarters, Big Gun. at the sub
startial odds OF to ]. went to the front
and won by three lengths. Summaries:
First race-tle Kensington Hurdle
Handicap. one mile and three quarters.
over seven hurdies-Big Gun g to ID first.
Jir Mcgibben a to u second. Draughts-
man IS to u third. Time. S:l2 SIS.
Second race-Handicap, for all ages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07

about six furlongs-Northern Star e to y
first The Musketeer e to u second. Dub
lin to u third. Time, 1:09 SO.
Third race-mile and a sixteenth-Swift-
mas (13 to 81 first, Flying ButtresS 90 to
u second. Royal 6 to ~ third. Time. LAT.
Fourth race-fcr two year olds. five
ard half furlongs, selling-Daisy Green
q to s. first. Bernard Is to y second.
First Chord GO to y third. Time. 1907 3-5.
Fifth racc-mile and 20 yards-Caller
90 to u first, Emshee e to ~ second.
Deffo Down Dilly Is to y third. Time.
:4s AS.
Sixth race-rni1e and 70 yards. selling
Agnes D. (1s to 81 first. Ascension Is to y
second, Bessie Mccarthy q to y third.
Time, AS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Presentations at Lee Camp.
Lee Camp held its regular meeting last
CHIT Commander Gervas StorrS preSld-

ing. .
presented to- the camp next Friday night.
The presentation speech will be made by
Hon. w W. Scott. To this meeting the
ladies and general public are invited. Com
of the Portrait Committee, made a
splendid report Of the presentation Of the
: oil portrait of President Jefferson Davis
by the Daughters OF the Confederacy,
which was entered on the records of the
camp. -
The oil portrait of General James l..
on June 9TH The presentation will be
made by Ex-Governor W. E. Cameron,
and the reception will be bysex-Goyernor
Charles T.. O'Ferrall.s issass:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
VOLCANOES ARE
AGAIN ERUPT|NG.
Mont PeIeo and soufriere At
Again Ectiys.
-
UPHEAvALs0CCUR UNDER SEA.
No Stone Fell from Cloud Which Passed
Over Fort de France, and There
Was No Panic in the Ci,Y-con.
nection Between Volcanoes.
IRr Associated p-aa.

fRy Associated Prcss)
FORT DE FRANCE, ISLAND OF MAR.
UNIQUE. June s. 1915 A. MA volcanic
outburst from Mont Pelee to-day re-
suited in the formation of heavy clond,
similar to that of May 10th last. though
it was not so dense. No stones fell, and
when the cloud had spread over Fort de
France half an hour later. there was no
panic here. It is noticed at Fort do
France that the volcanic outbursts COIN
eide with the changes OF the moon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Mr. Calf Died Suddenly.

lsraciaI Dispatch to The Times.l
EESWICK. VA, June Ga telegram
from Washington YESTERDAY rom an,el hsars
TaiI,,re ~ Mr.. w a. Gait, OF the frrn OF
Gait & Bro. who had been spending
the past year with his family at Clover
Fields" The news Is great shock 20
his IA nliIy and many warm friends made
in the Keswick section.
Dr. William NJ. Randolph ana 1amuY.
of Charlottesville, Va; MISS sehoecordi::
New York. and Mr.. II. II. Hall. of Bos-
ron. are guests at Glover Fields.
Mrs. DYKE and Miss Packard. of Brook
lyn, n. Y. are visiting at CaStalia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
eys, s justy because at&ss happened Is bo

- PERSONALS AND BRIEFS:
Miss Helen MoKeny Sc y1sitIng Mrs. r.
s. Robertspp. Of Woodland. Heights.
Miss lizzie G6ode. Of Powhatan county.
Is the guest Of Miss Matte Jones, CT
No. IA West Twelfth Street
Mr. Harry Hart, who has been IN hnsl.
ness In Greensboro. N. &, foF the past
two months. has returned to Mahehe ester,
where he will stay for some time.
The B. Y. R. u. OF stockton-St Street
Baptist Church held a very interestlFng
meeting Thursday night at the Church:
Miss. Madge Bagby, OF Ballsville. end
Mr.. Boyd Pattee. Of Alabama, who have
been visiting Miss Mary franklin. have
returned to their homes.
Emmett, the little son OF Mr.. Harding.
the barber on Hull Street, was painfully
huff Thursday by being run into by a
small boy on a wheel. The accident oc-
Cured In front Of the home of Mr.. Hard
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07

Clothes to be easy in.
Clothes to give comfort as we'll as
style.
Clothes that in quality are unsur-
passed by any make.to. order tailor.
Our clothes-"s seeing is believing,
but the wearing is the proof.
$1,000 10 S25.o
Easy going hats this summer.
This SEASON fashion is liberal and tolerates
all kinds of shapes excepting last Falls
shapes.
No need of wearing an unbecoming hat If
you bring your face here.
Panamas, $500 and $1,000.
StraWs, .sOc up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
EczEMA: NO CURE, NO PAY,

Your druggist will refund your money II
sPAZO OINTMENT fails to cure king
worm, letter. Old Ulcers and sores, rim FIN
& pies and sBlackheads on the face ard all
skin diseases. so cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Throw OF Steam and Smoke.
{By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press
SEATTLE, WASH, June 6.-a1ount Re-
doubt. Mount Llama and Mount Angus
tine. in Cook Inlet. Alaska. have been
throwing off smoke and steam for the
mast several months. according to adj
vices brought down on the steamer
Bertha.
Mount Redoubt threw out sprinklins
OF ashes that fell around the Bertha ten
days ago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Col. Rives Much Improved.

Especial Dispatch to The TIN

z Special D1spatc Oh to The Tines.) -.
kESIN1CI, VA, June 6.-Dr Nelson
on his return from a. visit to Colonel
sRives informs me that Colonel Rires Is
much improved, and he has strong hopes
Of his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07

Scores Yesterday
New York, 4; Ptttsbug. : (eleveh
tnningso
Philadelphia, S: st. Louis. {.
Cincinnati. q: Boston, 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07

These who know OF the earnest and self
denying work of these boys who so faith
fully are using their spare time for their
Improvement, see in them the hope OF
Richmond's mechanical and scientific fu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07
Standing Of the Clubs.
Where They Play To-Day.

st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at Brooklyn. 1.-TWO gar1es)
Pittsburg at New York,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-07

North CaroIine League.
SGreensboro, a; Wilmin gton, 3.
Raleigh. 4: Newborn, 3.
Charlotte, Z; Durham. 3.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-12-19
NEWS TELEPHONE THE LATEST.
Electricity supplSnts the Daily Paper
In Hungary.

Electricity supplants the Daily Paper
In Hungary.
Notwithstanding tho many uses to
which electricity has been put In late
Years. many people will be surprised
10 learn that there is actually In oper-
ttion in Budapest, Hungary, a lively
town OF some 100000 inhabitants, a
telephone newspaper The copy Is
spoken into transmitters In the editors
office, and each subscriber has an In
Itrument In his house.
"One Of the most praisoworthy Tea
lures OF the Telephone Newspaper Ia
ts extraordinary cheapnsss," reports
writer for Parsons. Each subscrlb'
or pays but two cents day for ith
many advantages. and there are no
fees for having receiver fitted to a
house. No one need continue sub
scrlblng TO the speaking newspaper for
longer than four months. On these
favorable terms each station Is pro
ylded with the receiving appliance
having two ear tubes. so that two peo
pie can listen at the same time. The
apparatus can be fixed wherever the
subscriber pleases-at a bed or sofa
al a writing desk or in a special room
AT present the telephone newspa
per Is confined 20 Budapest, but for
some time past preparations have
been going on for extending II TO the
whole country. The manager OF q
great French daily paper intends to In
troduco tho invention into Paris. hay
Ing been struck by IFS possibilities
when the apparatus was exhibited at
the Paris exhibition. In Vienna the
Introduction OF this unique invocation
win soon be effected. all tho plans be
ing In readiness"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-12-19
REcoRn oF - 81.

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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-12-19
TO LAUNoRleo IN CHINA.


Sailor Ponders over What 10 Him ls
Mystery.
TITS the funniest thing 20 me" said
an old sea captain who FOR many years
was 100 the China trade. as he settled
himself comfortably back In his chair
and blow a few rings Of smoke into
the air. that nine out OF every ten
Cinnamon who come to this country
open laundrics and engage In bust.
ness which does not exist In their
native land
As everyone knows. the Chinese
at home wear soft cotton and wooden
garments, according TO the season. and
there is not a pound OF starch In all
China. Stlnly starched clothes are
unknown. and the Chinese men do not
do the washing. as they do in this
country. Neither is there any regular
laundry in the Flowery Kingdom
Therefore II Ia more than passing
strange that Cinnamon should all come
to America to engage In a trade so
foreign TO their homo industries"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-12-19
erRANoe cAsE oF pARRIclpE.
lnhuman Act Committed In French
Dependency Of Algeria.

lnhuman Act Committed. In French
Dependency Of Algeria.
Quito extraordinary ia the parncide
which is reported from Alglers. tho
capital OF tho French dependency OF
Algeria. Not very far from that town
dwelt an old man. upwards Of liz
years OF age. with three Of his sons.
the eldest Of whom IL 7b, while tho
youngest was 10 him, at least, iuve-
nile OF 65 summera. The three sons
felt aggrieved because their father
had not gone over TO the majority and
left his property to them. He was.
however. still hale and hearty. 90 they
frequently exhorted him 70 divide his
estate between them, cool propose
which he naturally enough 6toutiy de-
ciined 10 entertain. A few evenings
ago. a. the venerable patriarch was
returning homoward with . mule
laden with dates, his eldest son went
out 10 meet, and after confronting him
with an uitimalum which be reiS6tsd
with contempt. pulled out pistol and
shot him through the heart. The muir
deror and his brothers then took night.
but they we're captured after q hot
chase They would inevitably have
been lynehed II the gendarmes had
not strained every nerve 10 protect
them.