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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
COAL CARS WRECKED
Heavy Wreck on the Norfolk & Western
in the ShawsvIIe Tunnel.
snecial Disnatch to The Times

(Special Dispatch to The Times)
LINCHBURG. VA. December e.
One OF the heaviest wrecks known on the
Norfolk and Western Railroad in recent
wears occurred Sunday III the tunnel just
east of Shawsville.
The first section of a coal train broke
down and the air brakes of the second
section got out Of fix so that the enSi-
neer was unable to bring his train to
standstill in time to avoid collidins with
the rear end OF the section in front OF
him.
Nv the force of the collision thirty-two
loaded cars We're thrown in all directions
and were badly demolished. the coal being
scattered over the track and on each
side of it, causing u scene Of utmost con-
fusion.
The wonder is that any of the members
of the two crews escaped to tell of the
accident whereas not single one OF
them were killed. The engine of the
second section. which came directly in
contact with the cars, was practically
torn to pieces, while the other engine
was thrown sideways on the track and
from all accounts a large force of men
were at work clearing the track, but
the line was not open to traffic until this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23


ent Mr.. Roberts was elected chairman.
and Mr. w c.. Johnston secretary 1t
was decided that the secretary should
correspond with County Fair Associations
in Virginia ana other States and learn
their methods in conducting such fairs.
Never before in the history of old Will
liamsburg has Xmas trade been so great
in this city From daylight until dark the
town is full Of vehicles of all kinds from
the country They leave here laden
with toys and good things of every de-
scription
MIR. C. E. Dean who was burned out a
few weeks ago. is again open tor busl-
ness at the same old stand, but in much
smaller building. He will not rebuild be-
fore the spring. If then.
Miss Dun Gatewood, who has been
teaching public school No. Z, in York
county. has resigned to accept a position In
a graded school at Lightfoot Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
CALLED TO BRUTON
Rev. W. 4. r. Goodwin. of Petersburg.
is Considering William burg Parish.

Especial Dispatch TO The Time5)
PETERSBURG. VA. December r.
Rev. W. a. 4. Goodwin. pastor of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church. in this city. Il
considering q call extended 10 him two
months ago by Eruton Parish. OF Will
iamshurg Nh. Goodwin is unable TO say
what his = cisicn will be. His answer ta;
been delayed by Stiffness On his way
home from Il Northern trip. made In the
interest of the Divinity School. in this
city, he was taken sick about six weeks
ago, and since that time has been slf-
fering with malarial fever.
Mfr Goodwin ten years ago became the
pastor Of the st. Johns Chapel, in this
city. his first charge. and since that time
he has built on the old site one OF the
handsomest churches in Petersburg. AMI
it is free of debt. Four years ago he es
tahished the Young Mems Reading
Rooms. in the western part OF the city.
which have done a grAlt work for tenn
perance. During last year an average Of
seventy-efsht men have visited the rooms
each night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23

.itors of the institute has been called to
meet in Richmond beforesthe close of
the year. when many matters OF import
ance will come up, among them the APP
plications of some OF the thirteen men
recently dismissed from the school for
their outbreak. Many letters have been
received both by the members of the
board and the superintendent praying
for the reinstatement of the dismissed
cadets. all of whom have left for their
respective homes
It is stated that none of them will ever
again become cadets of the Virginia NJ l.
itary Institute. owing to their great
breach of discipline and defiance OF the
authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
COLLISION ON SOUTHERN
freight Dives Into a Passenger Trair
Not Far from iiarrisonburg.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
HARRISONEURG. VA. December %
A southbound Southern passenger
train; due here at I'D P. M. was run
into by a South bound freight at Broad
way, twelve miles north of here. yeSter-
da yafternoon The passenger was STANG
ing on the main track. a f!agu1an was
not sent out to flag the freight, and the
danger was not realized until the head of
thes engine hove i'll sight coming at full
speed.
The conductor. tiagman and a passen-
ger on the platform of the train jumped
as did also the engineer and fireman OF
pilot smashed into the Pullman day coach
throwing the passengers almost every
way, but fortunately no. one was hurt.
Mail Clerk Armstrong and Baggage Mas
ter Willis were injured about the head
and arms 1t could not be learned who
was responsible for the wreck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
DETECTIVE KILLED INSTANTLY
Pistol Fell from Scabbard and Ball
Passes Through the Heart.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The TlmeS)
BLUEFIELD, w. VA, December O.
The remains of Detective y. Brown. who
accidentally shot and killed himself in
the Chesapeake and Ohio coal fields yes
terday. passed through this city to-day.
en- route to NarroWs. Va. where they will
be Inferred tomorrow. The accident
which cost Mr.. Brown his life happened
while he was washing his face. His pistol.
q 3S-calibre, fell from his scabbard, and
striking the washstand, exploded the bull
let taking effect in the heart and pro-
ducing instant death.
He was one of the best known detec-
tives in BaldWin's employ. and had been
on the force Off and on for years. During
his career as detective he mae many i'm
portant arrests. and had had many mar
row escapes. He was at one time Chief
of Police OF this city. and was about
forty years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
FATAL ACCIDENT
Switch Signal Crashes Into a Trolley
Car Near Alexandria.
(Special Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to Inc 1lmes-)
ALEXANDRIA. VA. December -.
rs the result of an accident on the WASH
i,oeto,. Alexandria and Mt. Vernon El"c-
trio Railway Sunday afternoon Silas VOL
ve:. a private stationed at Fort Hunt. Va.
vas killed and Corporal Thomas II. Ap-
pleby. of .he same company, o. Virginia,
was fatally injured
Mrs. Esther Henderson. of Washington.
was badly injured and several others We're
also injured.
The accident was due to the swinging
OF a switch signal At the TRACKS OF the
Southern and Electric hallway which
swung out as the car passed. crashing
thorough the windows aud :ljuring the
people.
/, is supposed that ;3oSs had unlocked
it and the jar caused to SWING.
The injured man died two hours later.
Hn is about twenty-three Ielrs of age
and halls from Jonesvilie. Va.
He is unmarried; an inquest will &c held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Sotetours County Woman look Strych-
nine, but Without Success.

LEXINGTON. VA, December 80.
Miss Rebecca Parker, claiming Arcadia.
Botetourt county as her home. attempt
ed suicide here yesterday by taking
poison For two months she has been
cooking for the family of Mr. Charles l..
Wright.
While Mr.. Wright was absent Sunday
afternoon at Big Island to bury his
Wife the young woman. aged twentyfour
get chlorofcrGi, but the physicians said
her symptoms were of strychnine. She
raved al might and it required three men
to hold her in the bed She said she
wanted 10 die. Her condition is better
to-day.
She came from Bedford to Lexington
and claims to have a brother in tina
county and brother-in-law in Buchanan,
history
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
EXPOSITION BUILDING
The Governor Was Spplauded, but Gen.
Lee Could Not Be Pre- ert.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.i

tSpt'!HI D1sFdttH 20 IA'- ITllts.F
NORFOLK, VA, December @.-The
mass meeting here tonight filed the
Academy Of Music with interested and
enthusiastic citizens. Eloquent speeches
were delivered by Governor Montague.
Judge T. s. C;arnett. T. j. Wool and D.
+ .owenbarg. General Lee telesraphed
regrets mat his train arrived in Rich
r,ona too late to connect with the train
for this place. Governor Montasue's
sneech was admirably delivered, and
brought many rounds OF applause be-
cause of its admirable statement and
cheering prophecies in regard to the pro-
gress OF Virginia and the prospects ct
tba jamestown celebration
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
THE CAMPBELL CASE
Attorneys Representing the Pr-secution
in Conference To-Dav.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

(Specla! Dispatch TO The IimeS.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, December 22-The
attorneys who will represent the petit
TONERS in the Investigation Of Judge c.
J. Campbell's case before the Legislature,
Judge w. G. Loving and Judge j. Thomp-
son Brown, of Nelson, and Mr.. A. E.
Strobe. of Lynchburg, will meet at Am
herst Courthouse tomorrow afternoon for
the purpose of discussing the case and
getting up as far as possible complete
list Of those whom they wish to have
summoned to testify. 1t is expected that
there will be twenty-five or thirty wit
nesses It is the intention of Messrs
Loving. Brown and Strobe, who have been
engaged to undertake the conduct of the
prosecution. to do all in their power to
assist the Legislature in making the in
vestigation thorough and speedy, and to
that end they will have all their side Of
the case ready when the investigation be-
gins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Preferred Jat, to Navy.

fspecial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK VA. December 22-Poiice
Chief Brinkley, OF Suffolk. to-day took
aboard the receiving ship Franklin, in
Norfolk harbor. two deserters-J. B.
Hedges, of Covington. KY. and C. l.
Thomas. of Kansas City, Kan
The men wheI1s arrested in this city a
few days ago said they preferred Jail
to navy duty, and hoped to be sent TO
the naval prison in Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Passing Of Wartime Ne~ro.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WINDSOR, VA, December 2o-"CGcle"
Handsom Tyler. one OF the old ante
bellum negroes, died today. Uncle Hand
som was respected very much by the
people of both races. and anaassed con-
siderable wealth during his life His death
marks the passing OF the wartime negro
from this section
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
TRACK TO BE CHANGED
! Chesapeake ard Ohio Soon to Abandon
Line from Glasgow to Buena Vista


Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
: LEXINGTON, VA. December %
Much dissatisfaction is being expressed
because Of the slowness OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company in
abandoning the old track between Glas-
gov and Buena Vista and running be-
tween those two points on the Norfolk
and Western Railway. The change was
expected before Christmas. but yet
not tie has been put on the ground for
the sidetracks at Glasgow. One reason
huggested for the delay is on account OF
the mills being SO crowded with orders
that rails cannot be secured.
The Christmas holidays at Washington
and Lee University will begin Tuesday,
December I'D. and classes Will be re-
stunned Saturday. January Sd. The eN-
alninat!ons are nearly completed. and
some Of the students have already de-
parted for their homes.
At the Virginia Military Institute there
will be only one day. Christmas Day.
suspension. It Will be recalled that tho
recent trouble at that school was on ac-
count OF the Board Of Visitors refusing
TO grant the ton days asked for. After the
dismissal Of the ring-leaders OF the third
class for the breach Of discipline. GER
tain members Of other classes became
90 restless that 1t was necessary for
General Shipp. the superintendent. to
address, the boys one evening. This had
| the desired effect OF Quieting them.
!. - special session OF the Board OF VS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
THAYER-DRAUCKER
Bridal Couple Leaves to Attend tn
Observation-Disclosures Marriage.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ecoo.-Miss Ella Belle Draucker. daughter
Of Mrs. e. A. Draucker, of Crewe. Va.
and sister of Mrs. W. F.. Coates, OF this
city. was united in marriage at Trinity
Episcopal Church here this evening at 6
O'Clock to Mr.. Ralph LOOMS Thayer. Of
Washington. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and large
number witnessed the ceremony. Rev
Fl. II Barber ofdciated and Mr.. Ray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
For Murder Five Years Ago.
fsnecia1 pispatch to The Times


NEWPORT. NEWS. VA. December c.
Richard Williams. charged with the muir
Ger OF Benjamin Jones five years ago.
was indicted at the Warwick Court To-
day. and win be tried next term
The six cases against oystermen ar
rested for violation of oyster laws were
dismissed. No witnesses appeared for
the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Burglar Gets a Warm Reception.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. December p
a burglar who attempted to en-
ter the drug store OF George NJ. Farrar
Saturday night was fired on by S. NJ.
Roadcap, clerk who sleeps in the store
ana beat hasty retreat.
The millinery store Of Mrs. NJ. r..
Graves was entered and a small cash
reister broken & open. It contained q
watch chain and check. but neither
were taken .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Railroad Company Wins.
Especial DISPATCH to The Times)

$1,000 -HSkJeClIlE DISpItC1I 20 .I1It IIt1ISS.J
E CULFEPER. VA. December 22.-1n the
Circuit Court hero two railroad cases Of
Yates against the Southern Railway and
Hoffman against the Southern Railway
have resulted in verdicts in favor of the
railroad company, The suits We're each.
for $1,000 for injuries resulting in death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Eioped to Bristol.
Especial Dispatch to The

Especial Dispatch to The fines)
ROANOKE. VA, December 22--A1lsS
Claire straxer, one Of the bellies OF Rocky
Mount. and granddaughter OF Judge Mel
son and Mr.. Robert Dickerson. Z travel
ing man, representing Charleston. w.
va. house, eloped from this city to BIS
toll this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
ENGINEER KILLED
Head Hit Pipe While Leaning from Cab
WirCIcw
(special Dispatch to The Times.)

EARaIvILLE. Va. Dec. 222-John Par
,eb = weif-kuown engineer on the Norfolk
and Western Railway. was instantly kill
ed Yesterday near Farmville. He was
coming west at q high rate OF speed and
rocking out Of his Gao. when his head
struck against a water tank pipe. The
engine ran some distance before the fire.
man discovered the engineer. lying face
down and dead. ParishS home is in
Appomattox and he leaves a wife and i've
children
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Wedding Cards.

Especial Dispatch to The Tireso
CRENE, VA, December 22--Cards are
OUT announcing the nrarriag Sc OF MISS
Iuez James and Mr.. Robert Buckner. OF
Raleigh. n. c. They Will De marrlsd III
the Methodist Church at 80 2. II. on
Tuesday the Goth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
New Enterprise at clarsn1a

tSnacial Dispatch to The Ifn:csl
sCLAREMONT. VA. Dec. "a man
from Maryland will visit Claremoris ness
month with the view of starting toula-
to canning establishment here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Wedding Cards.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

LEXINGTON. VA. December 222.-Mr.
and Mrs Joseph NJ. Black. of Buffalo
Mills. Rockhridge county. have issued IN
vitations to the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss jamie Moore Black. 10 Mr.. j.
H Wilmore. of Marshall Texas The
ceremony will take place at the home OF
the brides parents Wednesday morning.
December 9th, at 1890 O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Dive NEWS AND FRESH GOSSIP FROM TOWNS

u1cnd Thayer. brother. Of the groom. was
best man. The ushers were DR.. 3. Hales.
Captain ". F. Coates, DR.. j. 2. Stin
and Mr.. B. L. Leavell- The bride was
given away by her brother, Mr.. B. r.
Draucker, OF Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thayer left on the $50
train for Richmond. accompanied by Cap
tain and Mrs. W. F. Coates, where to-
GROW they will attend the marriage
Of Mr.. Benjamin F. Draucker. a brother OF
Mrs Thayer and of Mrs. Coates, to Miss
Mamie Edwards, OF that city.
Bishop-Davs.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, December
22.-Mr Edward H. Bishop and Miss
Lille D. Davis were married yesterday
at "Ridgeway," the residence Of the
brides father. Mr.. J. W. Davis, near
Eastman. this county, the Rev. John B.
Turpin. D. D., pastor of the First Baptist
Church of this city, officiating. The
bridesmaids were Miss Florence Bishop,
sister Of the groom. and Miss Maud
II Johnston. and the ushers. Mr. George
D. Smith and Mr.. Joseph Davis, brother
of the bride. The flower bearers were
Misses Edna and Ada Drumheller, nieces
OF the bride
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Bishop-Dav,s.
benchain.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WYTHEVILLE. VA, December CO
Miss Lura Barden Obenchain was married
this evening at o'clock at her home to
Mr.. Gorge Barstow Flint. OF Admission
Ala, in the presence of number OF
friends. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dr.. NJ. P. Logan, dean of the Convo-
cation of Southwest Virginia The bride
was dressed in white organdy over silk.
The attendants were her sister, Miss Alice
V. Oberchain. with Mr.. Charles w.
Browning. A sumptuous supper was
served, and Mr.. and Mrs. Flint took q
night train for a Southern wedding trip.
They will live at Admission. The house
was prettily decorated in holly. mistletoe.
chrysanthemuIns and ferns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Mankin-Curtin

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December q
marriage OF Miss Annie Curtin, daughter
of Alderman ). r. n. Curtin, and Mr. ~
Sidney Mankin, both of this city. occur
red at o'clock this evening at the res :
dence of the brides parent No. 423 North
Columbus Street. The ceremony was
performed by ev. George L. Hunt. of the
First Baptist Church. After the cere-
nlony the couple left for a Northern
Wedding tour They will reside here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Wedding Cards.

Especial Dispatch 70 The Ilmes.J
LEXINGTON. VA, December 22.-Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Black, of Buffalo
Mills vicinity. Rockbrdse county. have
issued cards of invitation TO the marriage
az their daughter, Miss jamie Moore
BLACK. to Mr. J. Fl. Wilmore. of Mar
shall. Tex The ceremony will take place
at the home of the brides parents at
1880 o'clock Wednesday morning, De
Nor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-23
Married in Spite Of late Train.
fSpec;al DISPATCH to The Timesl

SUFFOLK. VA. December 22.-HavinG
started to Richmond to get married. but
being delayed mere because OF late
train, Mr.. A NJ Council. of Franklin.
Va. and Miss Sadie Saunders, OF Carrs-
vile. Va. were yesterday evening welded
in the Commercial Hotel pariors by
Rev L. E Barton. The ceremony was
witnessed by d crowd of hotel guests and
other strangers to the principals.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-10
A Good Plan

The County Commissioners have
under consideration a plan to repair
the old Kings canyon grade as far
as the summit, SO that the road may
be used by parties desiring to visit
Lake Tahoe. This is a good plan and
should the road be placed in good
condition it Will result in many peo-
pie using this route. Once a tourist
ever travels over this scenic road the
fame will spread and it will be an ex-
ira attraction to offer people coming
from the Lake. Since the removal of
the fiuEe from the Clear Creek road
there is nothing of interest TO the tray-
eler and the dust is stirling The
Kings Canyon road is one of the
most attractive and it travels through
part OF the county that is not only
beautifully but gives a stranger an Cd
portunity to see big scope of this
section and the valleys beyond.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-10
UncaIied For

A number OF me fve-ooiar a cOluIan
newspapers are advocating the uomi
nation OF John II. Dennis OF the ileno
Journal for STATE Office by the ''iu
sion" convention. John has evident
ly been troubled with pain in the
region of his abdomen for long time
and such a nomination. may be good
for what ails him..
The above in the White Pine News
is totally uncalled for as Major Den
mis- some time ago declined a place on
the Fusion ticket He has never ask
ed for any political preferment and
has, over and over again, devlined
nominations. In the last Campaign
the edito of the News was a member
Of the Democratic State Central Com
| mittee. but Majo Dennis can forge
more in five minutes than his crit,
ever heard Of
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-10
Great Strike of Gold Ore

A dispatch received yesterday by
c. d. Van DUzer who is now visiting
in this osjy, caused quite commotion
among the ranks of Salt Lake inVes
tors in TOnopah. It cane from Sup
erintendent Charles ]. Young Of the
Little Tonopah company and contain
ed the news that a great strife had
been made on Gold mountain, six mil
es south OF Tonopah. The average OF
six ASSAYS disclosed values amounting
to sS5S per ton
The dispatch states that the strike
was made On property owned By Tom
Ccughlan and Al Ravert and that it
was undoubtedly the biggest thing ey
er discovered III that section. Van
Duzer said the news was of peculiar
interest to Salt Lakers as not few
of them were interested in that sec
toan of the 1onopah county. DR..
LandOn X. Ellis. son of Colonel A. G.
Ellis has bond on six claims adjoin-
ing the Coughlan Rayert property and
Van Duzer is confident that it will
prove to be just as valuable.
Il nave been interested in the same
section myself for some time past.
said Var Duzer. . and | spent several
DAYS on the ground before coming ov-
er here. There is a great belt or reef
of periphery running Though that par;
of the camp and it stands out boldly
for a distance OF more than 5000 feet
That good ore would be encountered
there | have felt convinced from the
first and Mr.. Young's dispatch comes
as verifcation OF my belief"
He said the value ON the strike
could hardly be comprehended at this
distance It meant he said. that ths
mines OF Tonopah were only a starter
for the discoveries that must follow
and he felt quite sure that much of the
intervening distance would also be
proven I'D during the yaar-Salt Lake
Herald
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-10
Visited the Camp

Sunday tWI ,riOauS Oh people Wis
tied Reno. A. an was chartered
by the WOO.. =. ol the World, WhD
visited the Reno Camp in order to wit
ness the UNIV NJ Oh Two monuments
erected to ory of departed
Neighbors. ~ spent in appro
pirate cere34 Iii in the evening
the visitors conjunction with the
Reno lodge a,,ended divine service
The train aid not return until late in
the evening. All o. the visitors re
port a good time and we're royalty en-
tertained by the Neighbors ct the sis
ter town.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-10
Havoc Wrought by Fire

The fire in the town of Wadswortb
last Saturday destroyed property val
ued at S67.000 on which there was a
very light insurance. Incladed in the
building burned were the Lothrop no
tel, loss LOCO. Eie's barber shop
$500. Maquires shoe shop. $500: Wal
stab building, $1,000; Wightman build
ing $4,000. knights OF Pythias, $1,000;
Dalton shoe store $5U0O: Kinnevs's
drug store $4,000: Gregory's grocery
store and bakery $4,000: Herbert clio
thing house $4,000.
The public building Tor Reno is now
an assured fact. having been passed
by both H@uses and signed by the
President