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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
.SEAB0ARD FAST
MAIL WRECKED
Engine Overturned and Engineer
Pinned in His Cab-Mai
Car Derai|ed.
Special Dispatch to The Tlmes.)

RALEIGH. N. c.. Feb. 1.-THE Sea-
board Air Line northbound fast mail. No.
sc, going to Richmond, had a serious &C
cident at $50 o'clock this morning at
Hamlet, in which Engineer Z. Fl. Vaughn
narrowly escaped a terrible death
The train was being side-tracked to al
low the southbound Metropolitan Limited
to pass, when the switch split, overturn-
ing the engine and derailing' the mail car.
The tender crashed into the cab of the
engine and caught Vaughn's left leg be-
meath it against the floor Of the cab.
Fortunately no steam pipes were broken,
so that no steam escaped in the cab, else
he would have certainly have been kille,i
The train was remade up without d
mail car, and the run to Richmond re-
sumed. arriving at Raleigh about |
o'clock Vaughn was brought 10 ms
home in this city, and his injuries, while
var-v painful, are not considered very Sc
rious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
JOHN BROWNS FORT.
The Site, With the Old Engine House, to Be
Sold.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.>

CHARLESTON, w. VA. Feb. IA de-
cree was entered in the Circuit Court
here to-day for the sale of five acres Of
land one mile south OF Harper's Ferry,
on which is now located the old engine
house in which John Brown made his
last stand. and which is better known
as John Browns Fort
The sale is to be made in the suit of
Alexander Murphy, the former owner of
the land, against the administrator of
the late Miss Kate Field, of Chicago.
After the building was removed from
Harper's Ferry to the Worlds Fair, it
was sold to Miss Field, who had it brought
kere again and bought the site on which
to rebuild it. Her death prevented pay
ment being made. The amount due is
Sl,1lS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

81 have a little son who sings in a
boys choir in one OF OUR prominent
churches, and he is greatly troubled with
hoarseneSs and throat weakness, and on
my return home from a trip l gave him
a few of the tablets one Sunday morn
ing when he had complained of hoarse-
ness He was delighted with the effect.
removing all huskiness in a few min
utes and making the voice clear and
strong.
..As the tablets are very pleasant to
the taste, I had no difficulty in persuad-
ing him to use them regularly.
Our family physician told US they
were an antiseptic preparation of I'M
doubted merit and that he himself had no
hesitation in using and recommending
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for any form
of catarrh.
81 have since met many pubic speakers
and professional singers who used them
constantly. prominent Detroit law
YER told me that Stuart.s Catarrh Tab
lets kept his throat in fine shape during
the most trying weather. and that he
had long since discarded the use OF cheap
#5ozenses and troches on the advice Of his
physician that they contained so much
tolu. potash and opium as TO render their
use a danger to heaith
81 Stuart,s Catarrh Tablets are large
pleasant tasting lozenges composed OF
catarrhal antiseptics, like Red Cum,
blood Root, etc, and sold by druggists
everywhere at 50 cents for fun treat
ment
b They act upon the blood and mucous
membrane and their composition and re-
markable success has won the approval
of physicians. as well as thousands OF
sufferers from nasal catarris, throat
troubles and catarrh Of stomach.
"a II little book on trea tments of atarrf
mailed free by addressing E. a. Stuart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
DEATHS OF A DAY.

e. ;,ssnciate,l Press.

tBl -.sS"tiatetI tr"ss.1
MILWAUKEE, WIS. Feb. 1l-MrS.
Alexander Mitchell. widow OF Alexander
Mitchell the first president of the Chica-
go. MiIwaugee and st. Paul Railroad and
mother of former United States Senator
John L. Mitchell. OF Wisconsin, died to-
day, at Villa Alexandria, a suburb OF
Jacksonville. Fla. aged ST years. Mrs.
Mitchell had been ailins for the past sey-
eral months. She was noted for her nc-
merous charitable deeds.
BALTIMORE, F'et' 14-Robersnn Gator.
enc Of the most prominent business men
of this city and senior member OF Arm
strong. Gator and Company. died to-day.
He was 20 years OF age Mr. Gator was
widely known throughout the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
CHI DREN'S CRAZE
FOR VAUDEVILLE
Trail After Actresses in the Street
and Beg for Autographs
and Photographs.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,)

~
NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 14.-All Norfolk
Is talking about the craze of which the
children of the town appear possessed,
which leads them to follow about on the
streets and visit at q certain hotel the
vaudeville actresses who play in Nor
iolk. Girls and boys OF all sizes, from
the kindergarten TO me high school
class. are habitues OF the vaudeville
uraghouse and arc inoculated with the
thespian fever. One little girl. it is
stated, picked the pocket of a classmate
recently, and with the proceeds-about
sl-tooR a companion 10 the show and
later 10 visit one of the manipulated
vaudeville aowers. Strange to say, the
CHILDREN are far more interested in the
Saudevillians than they are IN players OF
regular companies. PERHAPS finding the
former easier to approach
Many mothers are greatly concerned.
md Knowing ones say that the mothers
of some big girls do not know that their
big girls visit the theatre surreptitiously
end have become acquainted with actors
with whom the male members of the pro-
fess;on of high standing would not as
eociate.
The management of the theatre are not
Blamed for the state Of things, and are
held euiltless or intent to push their
en,ayers into society, and it IS believed
that only the silly fac OF the children Is
rasponsible.
Certain It *. however, that women oil
rcftncrnei,t, wealth and high social posi-
Zion here have begun 70 draw the line
ana have forbidden their children to as
aoctatc with the misguided y,o,,rsssterl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
For Singers and Speakers.
The New Remedy For Catarrh is
Very Valuable.

A Grand Rapids gentleman who repre-
sents prominent manufacturing con-
Germ and travels through central and
southern Michigan relates the following
regarding the new catarrh cure. He say S:
After suffering from catarrh of the
head, throat and stomach for several
years I heard of Stuart's Catarrh Tab
lets quite accdently and like everything
else Immediately bought a package and
was decidedly surprised at the immediate
relief it afforded me and still more to
find a complete cure after several weeks
use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
DR.. WHALlNG'S CALL.
The Iron Furnace at Buena Vista Goes Into
Blast-The Lexington Postoffce.

LEXINGTON, VA, Feb. 14.-Rev.
Thornton Whaling, D. D., pastor of the
Lexington Presbyterian Church, has re-
ceivcL a call fromatfe congregation of the
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas,
Texas, to become their pastor. The Dali
las church is one of the most important
churches in the Southern Presbyterian
Church, and has a membership Of 700.
DR.. Whaling has the call under considera-
ton.
The iron furnace at Buena Vista, after
a suspension of about two months. has
gone into blast, and their first cast caused
a magnificent display Of fireworks, as
the hot metal came in contact with the
damp sand and molds. Some of the work
men became frightened and made hasty
exit from the casting house. but no dam
age was done.
Considerable interest is being mani
tested here over the Lexin stton postoff1oe.
Postmaster. j. P. Ackerly's term will ex-
pire in June of next year, and het.ls
candidate for reappointment. He will tie
opposed by Mr.. L. q L. Conner, who Tor
some time was a clerk under Mr. Ackerly
in the Lexington office, and who now
holds a position in the Internal revenue
service. Mr.. Corners, family live in Lex
ington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Mr.. Saward dwells upon the rapidly in
creasing demand for coal in Southern IN
dustry, and in conclusion says:
las the country develops there is more
demand for all the greater number Of YES
sells to carry the products from the coast
ports to outsiders, and they all need coal.
Once let the qualities of our coal be more
fully and better known abroad. if only as
bunker COAL there springs up other ave-
nues Of trade. both here and abroad. 1T
is so interesting a, topic that one hardly
knows when to cease its discussion and
exploitation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Candy Special For
Saturday,

who are haunting the vaudeville play
house and trailing about after the SOU
brettes and chorus girls. So many chill
tlren follow one Of the vaudeville actress
es about that she has trouble to get
through the streets at times. They want
her autograph and her photograph and
are proud when they get either.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
New Ribbons
and Veilings.

We had a remarkable display
last week of Ribbons, didn't we?
Of course the larger the business
we do in this line or any other, the
lower we can make prices, but if a
thing isn't what you want, a low
price is no inducement.
An entirely new line of Ribbons
and Veilings on Saturday in such
varieties that everybody will be
suited.
All-Silk Taffeta Ribbon, suitable for
neck and sash ribbons, this has the new
lustre finish and is very soft, shades,
white. pink, blue, hello, corn, red. tur-
quoise. maxim green and black, our
sc RIB on, 10c yard.
No. 90, Satin Liberty Ribbon. double
faced, all good shades and excellent
quality. Csc per yard.
2s New Patterns of Silk Embroidered
Linen Turnover Collars, all combina-
tons of colorS, Csc each.
All the latest effects in new Veings
for spring, the black and white oombina-
ton. also the newest neShes in plain
black effects, 25c per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
RUSSELL BOWIE SECRETARY.
Officers Chosen for Gu. .stian Association at
Harvard.
Especial dispatch to The Times

CAMBRIDGE, MASS, Feb. Nv.
Russell Bowie. OF Richmond Va. one of
the leading members of the Harvard Uni
versity class of 1901 has been chosen cor
responding secretary Of the Harvard
Christian Association.
Among others selected for high offices
is ..Homerun,. F'raltz, the famous ball
player, who has been made president
All those elected are noted men at Har-
ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
DEATHS.


GUy-Died, at st. Luke's Hospital In
this city. on Friday. the 18th instant ct
o'clock p VI. RANSOM GUY, eldest
SON of the late Colonel john III. Guy, In
the twenty-sixth year OF his age.
Funeral notice later
o.coNNoR--Died. Friday. February II,
1902. at o'clock. at West Point. Va.
Mrs. CATHERINE OCONNOR, wife
of James OConnor.
Funeral notice later
aIARvIN.-Died. in Salisbury, N c.. at
the residence of his son-fn-taw. w e.
Ra,ney. February Is. 1909. JOSEPH
MINOR MARVIN. In the seventy-sev-
enth year OF his age. He Is survived
by his widow. Sallie Sheppard Marvin
land Mrs. r. III. Sarvay and Miss Cu4a
Belle Marvin. OF Richmond: Afrs- ~. 7.
Rainey. OF North Carolina, AID NrA
3. II. Bellamy. OF NortoIt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Strange, IL acres on the euioccasin road
OBITUARY.
Mrs. H. Il. Budd.

Mrs. II. Fl. Budd died yesterday morn
ing at the Virginia Hospital, after being
a patient there only few days She was
twenty-nine years of age.
Her remains will be taken to FarmV1lie.
her former home for Guriel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
COM IE|Nl'ITIO.|Q NAY
GET new I.: HALL |. /.
The Mechanics institute is in
Favor.
LESS ADJOURNMENT E. TALK.
matters May Be Settled To-Day-Thero is
Talk OF Reduction in the State
Taxes-loaveutlo News
and Gossip.
LESS ADJOURNMENT TALK

The special committee appointed to ar
range for the sessions of tue convention
during the sittings OF Legislature met
yesterday afternoon, and os .ole Of
to decided to recomm end tina. the con-
yention secure another hall and take no
recess. The hall OF the Mechanics In
stitute was examined and found TO be
satisfactory. The committee, however,
viii be unable TO know until q meeting OF
the directors of the institute to-day de-
cides as to whether the hall can be Sc
cured or not. If so, they will recommend
it. Messrs. Thorn, Ayers and Goode OF
the committee, favor this hall, and
Messrs. Keezell and Boaz oppose it.
Chairman Braxton had called meeting
Of the Committee on Corporations yester-
day afternoon to discuss and formally
agree upon the amendments he had Of
fered to accept in the debate on the Rail-
road Commission. Several changes were
agreed to, none, however. MAILING any
material departure from the original re-
port.
Many Of Mr.. Braxton's Stanton friends
paid him the compliment of COMING down
to hear his argument yesterday froml-
nent among them in the convention hall
/
tain Beber Ker, Jr., Attorney r. E. r.
| Nelson. Captain c. B. Koiner and Sheriff
| n. C.. Watts.
Mr.. Y. Z. Powers, one of the most sue
cessful business men of Albemarle couil-
| ty, is spending a few days in Richmond
| He was an interested visitor in the con-
vention yesterday. He spoke strongly IN
| favor of the adoption of the report OF
| the Corporation Committee, and said 1t
| would add greatly to the popularity or
| the Constitution. He also thinks the con-
| vention should reduce the tax rate % per
| cent. He says no power on earth could
| prevent the acceptance of the Constitt-
| ton by the people with Corporation
| Commission and tax reduction added to
| its many other improvements. Person
| ally, he favors a proclamation OF the
| new Constitution.
| Quite number of leaves OF absence
were granted yesterday. Among the
| members who went home last night were
| Messrs. Woodhouse, Keczell, Walker. and
several others. Congressman Flood left
| at noon for Washington, and many more
| will leave to-day.
It seems pretty well settled that move
rent will shortly be made to have the
new Constitution embody a clause pro-
viding for the reduction of State taxes
| from 40 to 80 cents on the 500 worth of
| property.
| llcre has been quiet talk along this
| line for some time, and now the move
nlent seems to have assumed some DEF
| mite shape, and it is almost certain such
proposition will be offered. 1t will be
suggested either as an amendment to the
| report of the Committee on Taxation and
| Finance in the form of a resolution dl-
recting the Committee on Final Revis-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

WASHINGTON, d. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
of New y ork, made al, argument before
the Senate Committee on Inning tionsto-
day in opposition to the passage Of the
Chinese exclusion bill agreed upon by the
ESep1Ib!i lean members Of Congress-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Among the prominent Vihginians on
the floor of the convention yesterday
were Judge Henry w. Holt, of Staunton;
ex Senator r. E Withers, of Wytheville;
Hon. r G. Southall, of Amelia; Major G..
G.. Goocf, of Staunton, and Judge Asa
D. Watkins of Farmville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

ion and Adjustment to euoody such
provision in the schedule.
The advocates of the proposition are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Mrs. Mary E. Keith. formerly OF Nlr-
alnia, died at annapolis, Md. Thursday
morning after a short illness. She was
seventy years of age A step-son Is en-
pected to take the remains to Alexandria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
mrs. James O'connor.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.D
WEST POINT, VA, Feb. 1f.-AIrs.
James O'Connor. wife Of Councilman
James O'Connor. died suddenly to-day
about o'clock of paralysis. 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
At the Academy.

Lewis Morrison made his temperance
in Richmond at the Academy last night,
after an absence OF two years. The play
was the time-worn Faust" and a large
audience seemed to thoroughly enjoy Its
presentation. Tho cast was rather weak,
with the exception of Rosabel Morrison.
who again appeared as Marguerite, She
is an actress of considerable ability, and
her acting in the fifth act was impressive.
Mr.. Morrison's individual work is too well
known to need extended comment. He is
very popular In Richmond, and is always
welcome here. The scenic effects in the
fourth act We're unusually fine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Judge Timothy Rives has returned to
his seat in the convention, after holding
the February term of his court in Prince
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Judge Rives says ne had not a crinli-
nal case on the docket nor a prisoner in
the county jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Quite number of leaves Of absence
were granted yesterday. Among the
members who went home last night were
Messrs. Woodhouse, Keezell, Walker, and
several others. Congressman Flood left
at noon for Washington, and many more
will leave to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Yrs. Nancy w. Moore.

(Speciai D1spatcn 10 ms i1ttes'1
LEXINGTON. VA. Feb. H.-Mrs- Nan
cy w. Moore. aged 81 years. widow OF
Captain William L. Moore. died Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of her son-i1-laW.
Mr.. J. Fl. Harper, on kerr's Creek, Rock
bridge county. She was buried yesterday
at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church.
Rev. D. a. Penick. the pastor, officiating.
For many years she was a member OF
that. church and was held IN high es-
TEEN. Three children sr,rvive-Captain j.
P. Moore of Lexington: Mrs. ]. HI Ear-
per. of kerr's Creek. and Mr.. 7. L. Moore.
of Greene county. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Mrs S. J, Harriet.

SUFFOLK. VA. Feb. 14-Nlrs. Sarah
Jane Harrell widow of Duan Harreli.
died to-day near Everett's, Va, aged sew
enty-eight years. During the Civil War
her husband. three brothers and q broth
er-in-IaM were killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

JEFFERSON TEXAS-hives' cotton
warehouse. containing l4oo bales of cot
ton and 30 linters. burned last night.
Loss. $4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

President Goode received unique val
entine yesterday. Itcame perhaps from the
grand old mans best girl. though he
does not know this. 1t was in the shape
of q United States postage stamp. In
the center was q picture of Cupid and
around the border were the following
words: .Loveland postage, one sent
The president was very proud and showed
his valentine to Mr.. Boaz and other prom
trent members Of the Bachelors CLUB.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Glove Special.

so dozen Kid Gloves Ladies, the have been
able find all and shades these Saturday only We
Al NOT nor do we guarantee particular; all from
experience you that the glove have sold at this
p1ce IS equal to any gloves SOC pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
RS. NJ. I. Du kun,

Mrs. NJ. C. Dunkun died at 7 o'clock
yesterday morning at her residence. No.
2214 East Grace Street. Mrs. Dunkun had
been in bad health for some time. but 1t
was not until q few months ago that she
was compelled to take to her bed. The
deceased was a great sufferer towards
the last, all of which she bore with q
Christian fortitudc. She is survived by a
father and six children-N1rs. Thomas
Teagle. Mr.. Frank Dunkun. Misses Fan
nie Carrie and Katie Dllnkun, of this
city, and Miss Leila Dunilun, of Wash
iugton-
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 4 O'Clock from st. Johns Episco-
nal Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Colonel George w. Miles, of Radford,
is in the city, and was on the floor OF
the convention yesterday Coloisel Miles
Is a warm advocate of prociaimtnS the
new Constitution when it shall have been
completed by the convention.
1.-THE people in my section are united
on this proposition" he said. They do
not want another campaign. in which the
matter will be an ISSUE he continued,
land I trust the body will not submit
It's work to any electorate for ratifica-
ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

Ex-Governor w. A. Mccork1e, Of West
Virginia. was {; prominent and much
sought-after visitor in the convention
yesterday. He and eN-United States Sem
ator Withers sat together and paid very
strict attention to Mr.. BraXton's closing
argument.
The Ex-Governor is a Rockbridge coun-
ty boy and has won wealth and distinction
in his adopted State.
Acknowledgement Anderson. Of Rock
bridge. greeted him with affectionate
warmth and was assiduous in extending
every privilege and courtesy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Mrs. S. A. Nasser.
Especial Dispatch e TSs Times.

CLOVER, VA. Feb. 14.-NIrs. S. A.
Vasser, widow of the late Hugh w. Vas
ser, died at her residence. about three
miles from here. Wednesday. after an
illness of six or eight months. in her sew
enty-third year. Mrs. Vasser is srvive,A
by nine chldren-NIrs. Fayette Allen.
Mrs. Joe GULL. Mrs. w. a. Gully. Mrs
C. II. Snead, Mr.. r. l.. !asser. Mr.. J..
H. vasser of Halifax county. Va: Mrs
!. r Blanks. and ]. A Vasser. of Drake 3
Branch. Va, and c. Z. Easser. OF Colds
boro. n. c.. She is also survived by fifty
three grandchildren
Mrs vasser was one of the Oldest me n
bers of Clover Baptist Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15

It seems pretty well settled that a move
Tent will shortly he made to have the
new Constitution embody a clause pro-
viding for the reduction of State taxes
from 40 to 30 cents on the 500 worth of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-15
Mrs. d airy T. Keith.

former home, for gurier.
The courier., 1902-12-27

with whose name his own had been un-
favorably connected. Lady Duncan Wis
its the wife intent on mischief. Her
presence in the household leads to its
ultimate disruption. Letters between
Greaves and Lady Duncan are discovered
by the wife and there is no explanation
forthcoming, SO that Lady Duncan
breeds mischief on mischief until the
husband is driven from his home. In
the end the interloper's perfldy is ex-
posed.
The successful production Of Mans
fields Julius Caesar" at the Herald
Square makes another step forward for
the advance of the standard Of Ameri-
can dramatic art made under the Shu-
bert management In F. c. Whitney's
Dolly Warden and "A Chinese Honey
moon the Shuberts showed their inten-
ton of catering to q cultivated pubic
and "elevating the stage" BY the only
practical means. Mr.. Hansflel6s pro-
duction is excellent and his support, the
best obtainabie. The scenery and Cos
tunes from designs BY Sir Alma Tadema
r. A. There are nine elaborate pictures.
Several hundred people give enthusiastic
and picturesque realism to the process
sional Of Caesar to the Lupercal games
and to other scenes.
''The Darling Of the Gods" David