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eneusnuu silence. then said earnest.

thsushtfd silence. thsn, said earnest.
",
assure you, I will Dc all that !
can to get him to commute your sons
sentence to Imprisonment, and we will
hope to the last that he will do 80.
for Bills sake and for mas"
True to his word, the attorney was
tireless in his efforts to secure execu.
tive clemency for the condemned
man, but without avail.
On the day set for the execution, a
morbidly curious crowd had early gath
cred in half circle about the scaffold
erected on the slope of the hill, behind
the Jail.
Some distance away from the outer
edge of the circle, anu behind all the
others, old man Tripp drove up in a
farm wagon and stopped.
At the foot of the scaffold, huddled
crumpled figure in black, supported
! by group of neighborhood friends
The prisoner ascended the steps to the
platform, alone For a moment he
hesitaled, tnen bent to speak q few
words in low tone, to the grief-strick.
en- mother beneath him. then straight.
ening to his full height, his glance
swept quickly over the half circle of
faces about him. At one point, his
gaze halted, and puzzled look came
into his eyes. This was followed
quickly by look of frightening in
telligence, and smile wreathed his
pallid face.
TIE waiting crowd looked in awed
fascination at the man who could
smile at such moment. Then the
sheriff stepped forward. Time was
up.
After one swift glance at his almost
fainting motner. Bill Tripp turned
slightly. fixing his eyes upon the top.
most branch of nearby tree. his body
drawn erect, and stiffened as if to re.
sist shock, while about his lips the
strange smile sill fingered.
At that instant. there fell upon the
tense, nervous ears of the waiting
crowd. the distant report of rifle,
and on the white forehead of the
man before them, there appeared
tiny blotch, from which a widening
band of crimson spread rapidly, as
Bill Tripp sank upon the platform.
Against the green slope of certain
hill, newly made grave CLEANS yell
lowly. Four other mounds are there
and two old people, man and q
woman, are busliy engaged in planting
flowers.
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Dangerous Part Of Coast.

The most dangerous part of the
British coast is between Flamboroush
Head and the North Foreland. Next
comes that between Anglesea and the
Null Of Cantyre.
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Coinq AWAY With Sailors.

Forty years ago one sailor was ro.
quired to every 10 tons carried by
ship. Modern machinery has reduced
the proportion to one sailor to 500
tons.
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A man might be happy in having
money to give away and yet not grow
conceited about it.
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It sometimes happens that the
grumpy doctor has the most patients.
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Though the ostrich may not be q
gambler he has tips on many races.
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Laugh, and the world laughs with
you; growl, and the world laughs at
you.
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Against the green slope of certain
hill, newly made grave CLEANS yell
lowly. Four other mounds are there
and two old people, man and q
woman, are busliy engaged in planting
flowers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
TeIegraphic Brevities.

I
Ell PASO. TEX.-A. H. Schofield, said
to be Il half brother of former Lieutenant
General Schofield. committed suicide here
to-day by shooting himself in the mouth
with Il revolver.
WASHINGTON.-The Senate Committee
on Military Affairs to-day completed the
consideration of the army and navy APP
preparation bill. The increases recon-
mended by the committee bring the total
appropriation made by the bill up to about
500, COO COO.
BLANCHARD LA.-Two men were kill
ed and another fatally wounded here at
a late hour this afternoon as a result of
a fight between two negroes.
PARIS.-A train loaded with Belgian
pilgrims. on their way to Lourdes. has
been derailed near Moyenneville. between
Amiens and Compiegne. Doctors and en-,
gincerS have left Paris for the scene OF
the accident to render assistance. 1t is
known that nine persons were killed and
that many were injured.
NEW ORLEANS. LA--Dr. 3. NJ. Pal
mer, the venerable Presbyterian divine.
who was injured by a trolley car yester-
day, is doing better to-day than his ply.
SicianS have expected.
NEW YORK.-Fhe arrangements for
the funeral OF Archbishop Corrigan ara
being rapidly completed. It was decided
that the body should lie In state In tho
Cathedral from II O'clock tomorrow until
OKLAHOMA CITY, oKLA.-six lives
We're lost last evening in the cloudourse
at Foss. on the Choctaw and Oklahoma
Railroad. Fifteen houses were carried
away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
ESCORT KILLED
Girl ASSAULTED
Horrible Crime Of Two Negroes
in Pennsylvania Coke
Regions.
(By Associated Press.)


CONNELSYILLE, PA, May 6.-Negro
lawlessness in the coke regions reached
a sensational climax at Dunbar last night
at II o'clock when John A Callahan, a
prominent young man Of that place,
aged twenty-five years. was hrutaliy
murdered and Myrtle Stevens. his COM
panion, outraged by two negroes sup
posed to be James Finney and James
Washington.
Terrified at the killing, the Stevens glrl
fled to her home after she had been re-
leased by -.er assailants and did not re-
mort the crime. To-day the body OF CAL
lahan was found in a field near Hustead
and Seamond's Store. in less than two
honrs later Finney ad Washinsto were
arrested and he tsle facts OF the story
were brought to light
Callahan was seen walking toward the
furnace with the Stevens girl at about
O o'clock. The two were followed by the
two negroes, who tried to forclbly take
the Girl from Callahan. In a scuftle with
t,he negroes Callahan was shot, the bull
LET passing squarely through the heart
The Stevens girl is in serious conoltion
from shock and fright. When arrested
beth men protested their innocence. say
ing they were not near the scene OF the
crime last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
The FINALS AT
OLD COLLEGE
There Will be a Large Attendance
of Alumni at Clinics
To-Day.

The finals of the Medical Ccl!sge OIL
Virginia begin this morning at 10 o ctoch
with the first of the clinics scheduled Tor
the day.
These will continue until Q o'clock To-
night the annual meeting of the Alumni
Association will be held at the coEess'
followed by a Smoker" rendered by liie
adjunct faculty.
Many alumni Of the college arrived M
the city yesterday afternoon and iast
.aeht. They are full of plans for the iu-
ture, which win advance and oooln 1"e
Institution. and at the meeting tonight
will organize the alumni as :. WORKING
body in the interest of the college.
The clinics to-day will be of Special m
terest and will no doubt be largely al
tended by students, alumni and the medl-
cal profession generally
Tomorrow will be the closing day or
the commencement. Beginning with
clinic on surgery at A. NJ. the day
programme will close with the exercises
at the Academy of Music at night, fol-
lowed by the banquet at the Masonic
Temple at 1880.
The address before the alumni meeting
to be held at the college at 1880 to-mor-
row morning VIII be delivered by DR.. n.
P. Snead, Of Cartersville. Va, on the SUBJ
ect, rs Success a Phantom?"
The banquet tomorrow night will be
the great event Of the commencement.
There will be 1uly three hundred persons
present. Governor Montague will be a
guest Of honor, and will respond to the
toast, Medicine and the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
TOWN COUNCIL
OF WEST POINT
Plan to Appoint a Health Officer
and Day Police.
LUMBER IN GREAT DEMAND
Closing Exercises OF West Point Acad-
envy, May isth-The Colonial Danes
Are 10 Give an Entertainment.
Excursion Postponed.
LUMBER IN GREAT DEMAND
,-pec,,l dispatch 10 Tho Times,

Especial Dispatch TO Tho rn,es;)
WEST POINT, VA, May e--Ihe iuna-
Der business is looking up In TINS sec
ion. Last year at this time the n,iis
Ind accumulated surplus Of lumber
now they have more orders than they
Gan Ill.
Hon. c. Z. Huniey. Of Mathews, re-
Gently purchased from Mr.. Fioya Re
renc, OF king md Queen, Inc pussy
horse. n fast uotter. Tor $3.50
Mr. j. w. Pittman Of Staunton. Va,
has removed his family here to reside.
The Town Council met in regular month
ly session Monday night. Much routine
work was transacted. The Town Ser
geant's report showed taxes. fines and
licenses collected for April 1861.
\ committee was empowered 10 ap-
point a health officer and day police at
& small salary.
Mr. r. c. Garden was appointed school
trustee vice Captain Charles Denmend,
whose term had expired
The Finance Committee was authorized
to revise the ordinance regulating town
licenses and report TO the Council for
adoption.
WEST POINT ACADEMY.
The ninth session of the West Point
Academy will close on May 18th. May
18th the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached at the Methodist Church by
the Rev. ]. E. Mccartney.
On the night of the 18th instant tles
Excelsior Literary Society will hold their
public debate. May 18th at night the
alumni address will be delivered by Hon
r IL Edwards. and tho distinctions, d.
plo,nas and other honors peculiar to this
institution will be conferred by Prof. j.
T Walker, the principal.
The number of students this session
his been larger than at any previous ses-
sion under the present management.
Mr. Thomas il. Stone. of King and
Queen county. who has been very sick
at The Roberts House here is out again,
but st.ll unable to resume his duties.
William Rombaasld, of Wisconsin, is
here to purchase n farm.
COLONIAL DANES.
The Colonial Danes will give a per-
forroanca at the Masonic Hall on May
10th
Mcssrs. j. Hess 6 Son have purchased
Of Mrs. NJ. Cottrell a lot on Main Street,
and will erect fine residence on 1t. Mr..
!. Hess, who moved his family to Balti-
more some time ago. will remove here to
reside.
Ascension day services will be held at
the Episcopal Church here Thursday.
No excurion came here from Norfolk
to-day, as was advertised. It is said Mr..
George Governator. OF Beach Park, went
TO Norfolk to have the excursion post
poned until the park could be gotten in
better shape.
Rev. II c. Combs. State evangelist.
IS conducting a revival at the Disciples
Church here. preaching every night this
weak Rev. S. G. Sutton is assisting in
The meetings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07

tied for years against the mental and
physical suffering of lost manhood that
the Institute has decided to distribute
free trial packages to all who write. 1t
is q home treatment and all men who
suffer with any form of sexual weak
ness resulting from youthful folly, pre-
mature loss Of strength and memory.
weak back. varicocele. or emaciation of
parts can now cure themselves at home.
The remedy has q peculiarly grateful
effect of warmth and seems to act direct
to the desired location. giving. strength
and development just where it is needed.
1t cures all the ills and troubles that
come from years of misuse of the natural
functions and has been an absolute sue
cess in all cases. a request to the State
Medical Institute, 791 c. Elekton Build
ing, Fort wayne, IND. stating that you
desire one of their free trial packages
will be complied with promptly. The In
stitute is DESTROYS OF reaching that great
class of men who are unable to leave
home to be treated and the free sample
VIII enable them to see how easy it is
to be cured of sexual weakness when the
proper remedies are employed. The In
stttute makes no restrictions. Any man
who writes will be sent a free sample.
carefully sealed In plain package so that
Its recipient need have no fear of ernbar
rassment or publicity. Readers are re-
cuested to write without delaI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE
TICKETS
Issued by the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-

road.
Effective April 25, 1902, l. O0o-mile tickets
form ! NJ I, issued by the Atlantic Coast
ire, will be accepted for passage over
the following lines:
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Rail-
way.
Atlanta and West Point Railroad.
Atlantic. Coast Line Railroad
Charleston and Western Carolina Rail-
road.
Chesapeake Steamship Company.
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Rail-
road.
Georgia Railroad.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
louisville, Henderson and st. Louis
Railway.
Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis
Railway.
Northwestern Railway of South Caro-
lima.
Plant System.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad.
seaboard Air Line Railway.
Washington Southern Railway.
Western Railway of<Alabama.
Western and Atlantic Railroad.
This ticket will sentitle the purcha ser to
travel over seventeen roads and will al
low $50 pounds of personal baggage free.
For full information, apply to any agent
OF the company or
C. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent,
No. 1888 East Main Street,
Riohmond,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
CONDITION CRITICAL.
Bulletins of Wilhelmina's Health Have
Been Rose-tinted.

(By Associated Press.)
THE HAGUE. May 7.--Advices re-
ceived here from Castle Loo, dated
{, Clock that morning. stated that Queen
Wilhelmina's condition again eXcites
grave anxiety. Another consultation of
tile Queens doctors was held at II o'clock
last night. The result of this consulta-
ton is not known.
Extreme secrecy is maintained as to
tho contents of the kilograms dispatched
+, ON Loo Palace. This and other meas
ures are believed to indicate that the con-
dition of Her Majesty is much graver
than appears from the official bulletins.
1t is said the Queen is so weak that she
has been unable to take any nourishment
since last Saturday.
II is understood that although the Off
cial bulletins represent the Queens tenn
I,erature as normal, it invariably rises
towards midnight. and that never for a
raoment since last Saturday has there
Teen any cessation of anxiety.
The weather at Loo Palace continues
very cold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
CHANCE FOR SOUTH.

"It is a possibility that the elimination
of the tariff on live stock would increase
the importationS from Mexico. but it is
doubtful if Mexico has q sufficient sup
ply to make any material effect upon the
market even with free trade on cattle.
The grazing lands of Mexico are being
gradually absorbed by stockTaisers of
this country, as we'll as of that, and the
lowering of the tariff on cattle. or its
entire elimination. would doubtless re-
suit in marked advance and very quick
absorption by the cattle growers OF the
Southwest of the best available grazing
lands in Mexico.
Taking all things into consideration, it
looks as though the farmer has the as
surance Of high prices for his meat ami
mails for several years to come, and that
creased the greater will be his profit
and the benefit to the. whole country.
Judged by the conditions which have
prevailed in the past, it looks as though
1T will require steady and somewhat
rapid increase In the number OF meat
animals for the next four or I'VE years,
possibly still longer, before there can be
any very marked decline in the average
prices which have prevailed during the
last two or three.
..Under these conditions the South
should turn its attention as quickly as
possible to cattle. sheep and hog raising;
otherwise it will not only lose the OPP
portunity Of large profits In this indus
try, and by reason of the high prices
which promise to prevail for meats, and
which are now prevailing for corn. it's
cotton will cost more to produce than for
some years past. From every phase OF
investigation of the results upon the
country, North and West as well as
South, the situa ton is an extremely inter
Sesting one though not altogether a
pleasant one to contemplate. since the
number Of consumers of meat Is greater
;, ,,,1ry,t,ar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
A PECULIAR TUMBLE.

A. c. L. Yard Conductor Stepped Down
About Twelve Feet-Arm Broken.
Yard Conductor w. A. Deitrick, of the
Atlantic Coast Line. was hurt Monday
night in a most peculiar manner. He re.
ceived painful injuries also
Mr.. Deitrick was at work on his train IN
the Union Station yards. 1t was dark
He thought he saw a box-car alongside
his own and stepped No car was there,
ana he went headforemost to the ground.
The result was a broken arm, a broken
finger ana severe bruises. HeSwas treated
by DR.. Robins and taken to the Retreat
for the Sick t5ss5s. 4. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
NORFOLK & WESTERN RAIL WAY
Quickest and Only All Rail Line Be-
tween Richmond and Norfolk.

Two fast vestibuled trains each way
daily without change Of cars Norfolk
Limited leaves Richmond. A. NJ. ar
rives Norfolk 11:20 A. NJ, making close
connection for Virginia Beach. Ocean
Shore Limited leaves Richmond. 3 p NJ.
arrives Norfolk, $50 P. NJ. connecting
closely with steamers to Boston, New
York, Baltimore and Washington. For
detailed information apply to John f.
Wagner, City Passenger Agent, No. S3S
East Main Street. or c. H. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
Janitors are Stirred Up.

The resolution offered by Mr. Hobson
In the Council on Monday night in re-
gard TO the unclean and poorly kept con-
Lition of the City Hall created a con-
siderable stir about that building yes
to-day. The janitors complained that
The resolution did not specify what parts
oc the City Hall are poorly kept The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
FIT The Theatres.

Interest in tie production of The
Christian at the Academy has increased
Immensely since the first successful pro-
duction OF the play on Monday night
Last night the house was crowded, and
there is every indication that 1t will be
crowded at every performance for the
rest Of the week. The balcony has been
sold out for the week. and the demand
for seats on the lower floor has been
very great
The elaborate scenic equipment that
Mr. Gifen has lavished on the piece is
not the only claim that can be made for
the extraordinary attractiveness of the
present bill; the company has never
been seen to greater advantage. While
some Of the older members have small
parts, THE Christian" undoubtedly
shows the full strength of the organiza-
ton, and has served to draw out all the
possibilities that were recognized, but not
demanded to the same extent in the
other productions that have been made
By the GifIen Company this season as
they are IN Hall Gaines delightful play.
Owing to the fact that the Academy
was secured early in the season for the
commencement exercises of the Medical
College of Virginia. which occur on
Thursday night. there will be no per-
Torrance Of the Christian tomorrow
night. The usual matinee will be given
this afternoon, and with the exception
of to-nOrro" GnGile tilS performances
Will be as usual.
The Little Minister has entered upon
what promises to be the most prosper
Gus weeks the Bijou Theatre has known
in several months. The Percy Haswell
Stock Company has scored signal sue
cess, and it's hit has heen SO great that
Manager Wells is now negotiating to
have the company remain here next
week also. This, however, is not as
sured, though it is certain that the Has
well Company will play a return engage
Inent week after 1iext in any event. The
Little Minister will run all OF this week
with the usual matnlees, and William
Giilettes fine comedy, Because She
Loved Him So is in rehearsal as the
next Offering of Miss Rasweil and her
associates.
Another crowded house saw Miss Has
We'll as Lady Babbie last night, and
Judging from the enthusiasm which pre-
vailed. the audience heartily endorsed
the view of a local critic. who declared:
1t is the best stock company I have
seen outside of New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
HAS NO OBJECTION.
President Will Not Object to Decora-
ton of Miles and Dewey.
Try Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. D C., May 6-Ihe
n,,hlshed statement that the President
has made objections to the declared pur-
rose of the French Government to be-
stow the decoration Of the Legion of
Honor upon Admiral Dewey and General
Miles is autho,itatively denied at the
White House. It is stated that the Pres
ident has not the least objection to such
action by President Loubet on the oc-
casion of the unveiling of the Rocham-
beau statue, if he so desires.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
TO EXTINGUISH OPTION.
Einigkeit Potash Works Doesn't Wish
to Sell to Virginia Carolina Company.

(By Associated Press.)
BERLIN, May 6.-The directors of the
Einigkeit Potash Works, upon which
the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company
holds an option, and in whicn julius
Ribbetts Is largely interested, proposes
to assess the shareholders Of the COM
pany 100000 marks, OF which 100000
marks is for the purpose OF extinguish-
ing the option held by the Virginia.
Carolina Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
PEACE SITUATION.
Progressing FavorablY Despite Oppo'
sition of Delarey's lrreconcilables.

(By Associated Press.}
PRETORIA, May 6-The peace situa-
ron is developing encouragingly. Ac-
cording to reliable notification Which has
reached here, several OF the nearer COM
mandos have received the burgher dele
gates in an amicable spirit. 1t is under
stood that Commandant Beyeos mas an
nouncea his willingness to abide by the
decision reached by the TransVaal Gov
eminent. Considerable opposltion 10 the
peace movement, however, is oeVeloplhs
ar,cne the irreconcilables of General
Delarey'S force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
FIRE IN NORFOLK.
Paint Shop of Navy Yard Was Badly
Damaged.
CRY Associated Press.]

NORFOLK. VA, May Sat $50 to-
nipht FIRE was discovered in the paint
shon of the navy-yard. The building
was badly damaged and a great guam
tity of paint stored therein practically
ruined. It IS Impossible to estimate the
loss at this time. A board of survey will
determine the loss at noon tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07

Of the country by virtue of the greater
prosperity in 1900, as compared with 1882,
the more general employment OF the
people and the gain in actual population
Of u,6G0,0Co, or say about Is per cent,
there was a gradual decline of 7,OGD, 600
head Of meat-producing animals in that
period, or decrease of nearly 20 per
cent. Under such conditions an advance
in price was inevitable.
GRAVE SITUATION.
'tF'ollowing this situation there came
decrease last year in the corn crop. in
round figures, of about 1000 OG0 900
bushels, or. roughly speaking, 30 per
cent, and the same conditions which
shortened the corn crop reduced the grass
Of the West and Southwest. We are,
therefore, face to face with a situation
which is very much broader than
temporary question of whether it is Sc
curing special rates from the railroads.
We are face to face with a condition
which indicates that unless the farmers
of the whole country and the stock
raiSerS of the West and Southwest turn
their attention very quickly to stock
growing, this shortage of meat-producing
animals, In proportion to poulation as
compared with the average of former
years, must be intensified. Unless 1t can
be met by greater economy in the prep
aratiOn of the unfortunately high prices
now neutrality-suspicious. for the vast
body of consumers, but. of course, fOrtu-
nate for the farmers and stock-raisers.
Denuncation Of combinations OF pack
ers will not meet the case. It cannot
be, met except by the gradual growth.
which may be brought about In two or
three years, of an increased production
of live stock, or by what would be most
unfortunate, necessarily decreased
COnSI1mDtion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07

CITY officials IN the building state that
some OF the Offices and corridors are
kept In much better condition than 9TH
crs The matter will be taken up by the
Grounds and Buildings Committee at
meeting to be held tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
TO CHARLESTON EXPOSITION

The Southern Railway has most at
tractive route to Charleston, s.. C.
through the Piedmont Section, .'The Cot.
ton-Mill Belt" Low rate excursion tick
cts on sale daily Double daily limited
trains. dining car service.