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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14

fniladelphia, June l3-The Pbiladolnh.
lans took the first game from Chicago n.
day, shutting them out. Both wiz 80
Taylor We're very effective and tbc hi,t,nr
WA, was hsht Errors helped the Phlladelph.
ians to their runs.
Score
Trthtnaueipnia $500. 200 100 1Ox-I 10 I
NHIU,LHEEo ..;'.,,.. 900 GOO COO o Z <
"hite and Doom; Taylor and Chance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14

M,Ar,nlpor', June 13.-Herbert presented
RI Win the game this afternoon,
M S. In the first and third innings
,Sore- runs
Melville II
tAieysne,. '''',,,... o02 900 O4O- 8 IL 1
Yon az, 49,. 100 o.,o 600 q
anu Fisher; Butler and Mcclure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14
National l.,,,.

New YORK. June ls-Today's game was ,
ball. p'a!eu poor
Score
New Will. '''''..... 200 2l2 600 : 10 ;
Hal 9TH 1900. .0l0 900 COO < II
and ,5dI po ana Bergen; Sparks, Mat6hewson
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14

new York. June 1s-o'Noll kent tbe
ntookiyn teams hits well scattered. while
tne visitors punched their hits. and those
.pmo'neu with Brooklyns err>rs. gave
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14

M. June 13,-Memphis won today's
-, u me hrst inning. when FIVE runs
4. ssofea by timely batting, assisted by
M, Urs on the part of the visitors.
AZ, @ hfst inning both teams settled
pssdlucs 100 p'e'N eAn'Oi'ion' Az
N,nphlz Fl y
htnl5ss ,,''''.,...5o 500 oo1 OK 6 3 :
Ehret an ...... 600 600 o2O- . 7 .
~ enQ AcCnrsinI. inn md pine
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-14

S'''' lune ls.-shlelds' good pitching
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
CHESTERFIELD COURT
Several, Gases Disposed of-In Hurry
for the Insurance.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Ilmes.)
CHESTERFIELD, VA, August ia
good sized crowd has been on the grounds
here to-day, and the court has been en-
gagged with much business. The Common
Nealth's case against w. ]. Williams was
tried this morning and dismissed. the de-
fendant not being found guilty OF the mis-
demeanor charged.
The case of Somerville against Lowry.
in. which execution had been issued
against William and Cassandra Lowry,
and certain goods of the execution DEBT
ors levied upon by the sheriff. which were
afterwards claimed by f. H. Bower. was
heard and dismissed. the court consld-
ering the goods in question to be the prop
erty of Bower, and ordering the execution
ouashed.
Irving S. Robertson, of Midlothian Dis
trict, qualified in court as administrator
of Bette B. Robertson, giving BOND Tor
one thousand dollars.
The court rendered its decision in the
case of the Commonwealth against Henry
B. Taylor, of Richmond, against whom
rule was issued several months ago to
show cause why he should not be re-
CURED to pay the sum of two hundred
and fifty dollars as surety for Harry Rom.
who is under indictment for a felony, and
who forfeited his recognizance at the De-
evidence in this case was heard at the
last term and the court to-day rendered
its decision, sparing the recogn,zance e1-
cept to the extent Of five dollars and
costs, which Taylor was required to pay.
The trial of the case OF Laura Taylor
(colored), charged with attempting TO
poison Henderson Smith (colored with
rough on rats. was begun this afternoon
and most of the evidence was heard.
Some evidence yet remains to be intro
duced tomorrow, and the case will be
argued in the morning. Smith testifies
that on a. certain night last winter, when
he and Laura Taylor were alone at his
home, he told her he had his HE insured
for her benefit, and that II she would
live with him and look after his interests
at home the policy would be kept up and
the insurance money be paid to her upon
his death, and that a dose of rat poison
was promptly mixed with his food for
the next meal, and was duly served.
The Commemorative case against G.
H. Wright and W. o. Strange was con-
tinued until the next term. on motion OF
the counsel fer the defendants.
Mary E. Taylor qualified as admins
tratriy of Samuel Green. under BOND Tor
one hundred and fifty dollars.
The committee who have in charge the
work of preparing for a monument to
the Confederate soldiers from this county
met to-day Plans and specifications for
the proposed monument were adopted. and
committee was appointed to advertise
for bids. which must be submitted be-
fore the third Mon.ay in September.
Miss Lizzie SIMS, of Norfolk, Va, is Wis
iting relatives in this county and is stop
ming with Mr.. P. v. Cogb!ll.
Revival services will be continued at
TRINITY Methodist Church here this week.
R,y Mr.. Sanford. OF Patrick county.
nron,inent Baptist minister. preached the
opening sermon of the weeks services
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
WINCHESTER LINE
HAS BEEN ABSORBED
1t is Acquired by the United Co.
Of Penns1 lvania, Which Will
Enter New York.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

WINCHESTER. VA. August 1.-The
absorption of the Winchester Telephone
Company by the United Telephone AID
Telegraph Company, of Pennsylvania, vas
officially announced to-day. The company
controls $4,000 phones and will acquire
10000. Its intention is to enter New York.
a reorganization took place to-day, with
r. 7. Barton. Of Winchester, President;
w. D. Bernard, of Philadelphia. Vice
President; S. R. Caldwell, Philadelphia,
Treasurer; S. L. Hoover. Local Manager;
J. ". Uattig, Philadelphia, General Man
aser, and T. J. Oneill, Hanover; c. NJ.
Clement, Sunbury; S. H. Hansbroush and
w II. Baker, Winchester, Directors.
Several wealthy Ph.ladelphians have be-
come interested in General Danlel MOT
cans grave at this place and may sub
scribe enough to erect handsome mo1a-
ment to his memory. The Government
has consented to place two Revolutionary
cannon al the grave.
In order to accommodate his increasing
business. w. H. Baker. of this city. VIII
erect an immense chocolate factory IN
Redhook, New York. Its pay roll VIII be
about $4,000 annually. Mr.. Baker now
has a. large factory at Anandale, New
York
Mrs. William Henry ate hockey pokey
ice cream Saturday night and yesterday
became so Ill that her jaw had to be
priced open to administer medicine. She
was unconscious for hours.
William Orrck. co-heir with his sister.
Mrs Mary Mitchell. has entered suit to
recover his share in the estate OF the late
Robert Orrick. Plaintiff mvers that he
was made drunk and unduly Influenced
to sign away valuable deed.
Miss Alice Taylor. a pretty maiden of
Strasburg, came TO Winchester last We'd
nesday ostensibly to visit friends. Satur-
day Henry Lake, Of Brownviile, Pa, came
to see the young lady and this morning
they eloped to Hagerstown and were
married.
Nose Brown, a negro. was found dead
in his bed yesterday. Investigation
showed his death to be from natural
causes and the coroner did not hold an in
ouSSf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12

Alum Springs He claims that a, stranger
asked him to ride the horse to Lexington
ard hitch It in the county hitchlne lot.
which he did. It is further claimed that
a stranger came that day and seemed to
BIO looking for the horse. At the trial
about eighty witnesses were examined
It is supposed the stranger stole the horse
and used the young man as tool to get
the animal to Lexington The Jury disa-
greed, and the case will como I'D again
in the October court
Among the officers Of the Epwortfl
Leagues of the Roanoke District OF ne
Methodist Episcopal Church. South, held
last week at Blacksburg. Va were Mr..
Ebert w C. Boogher Of Lexington, re-
ccrding secretary. and Rev. c. H. Buch-
auan, of Buena Vista. fourth vice-presi-
dent, with special duties to organize and
superintend the juniors. Mr., Boogher
MADE an address on The Relation of the
Epworth League to the Church. Rev
j. H Light, Of Lexington. delivered an
address on John Wesley. ira Typical
Young Methodist" The district confer
enc. OF the Roanoke District was held in
connection with the Epworth League
convention and was largely attended.
there being sixty-hve delegates present.
Reports showed healthy work in eli lines
of work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
GIVEN FIVE YEARS EACH
Negroes Convicted in Sussex County.
Cannery Starts Up.
Especial Dispatch to The Tines)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WAFERLY, VA. August u-Susse1
County Court. Judge West presiding. adj
journed last Friday. Berry seaborne
and Jim Mason, both coIored. were tried
on separate indictments for house-break-
Ing, convicted and given five years each
in the State penitentiary., Judge West
filled five vacancies on the new registra-
ton board. Considerable routine business
was transacted.
The case OF P. Fleetwood and Company
VS.. Martin. by agreement OF the parties
and with the consent of the court, was
heard by Thomas A. Brown. OF Prince
George bar. and judgment rendered for
the plaintiffs.
The Waverly canning company will be-
gin operating its factory this week. It
has a capacity OF a car load of canned
tomatoes per day.
Mr.. E. Peyton Turner. Clerk Of the
Courts of Greeuesville. spent yesterday
and to-day in town.
Misses Blanche and Lizzie Fleetwood
are visiting friends and relatives IN
Maryland and Delaware.
DR.. W. Macon Smiley, late OF the city
Of Richmond. has located In our town
to practice his profession
Rev. John A. Barker. of Clifton Forge.
Va. Is visiting friends Ia Waveriy. and
preached two ak;s sermons at the EAR
tist Church hZss xHtardax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
STATE LANDS
BEING TAKEN UP
Deeds Issued for Large Tracts
in North CaroIina-A Sc
we're Storm.
we're Storm.
tspec!al Dispatch to The rimes.)

RALEIGH. N c., August IA deed
issued to-day by the North Carolina
Board OF Education to George w.
Roper. of Norfolk. for an immense
tract OF State lands in Tyrrell county
There are 5000 acres more or less. and
the price paid IS ss.OGo. A deal Is also
on for large tracts OF State lands In
Duplin and Fender counties. which arc
wanted by parties In Indiana to locate
colonies upon from that State, who will
do truck farming.
A terrific rain and electric storr,
passed over this city and section lase
night. The rain was almost a cloud
burst IN several localities. and washed
many farms badly. 4 bolt of lightning
struck the lower end of the EextdG "a
building at the Agricultural and Me-
chanica1 College, and so badly damaged
It that 1t will be necessary to almost
wholly rebuild 1t. The current OF cleo
tricity was DETECTED from the building
at the roof and branched off into the
machinery. Professor Wilson and q
negro lahorer, who were IN the building
at the time. were badly stunned. as was
also Professor Parks in Watunga Hall
near by
Apartments have been leased in this
city for the medical department OF tho
University OF North Carolina, which
will be opened this fall under the dean
ship of DR.. Hubert A. Register.
Clinical work Is to be done In ootn
Rex and ST. Agnes Hospitals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
SWANSON'S CAMPAIGN
He Tells Henry County Why He Should
be Sent Back to Congress.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NARTINSVILLE. VA, August 1.-THE
regular grand jury term OF the Henry
County Court convened here to-day. Sew
eral indictments of minor Importance
were presented. The feature of the day
was the presence of the two candidates
for Congress from the Fifth District.
Mr.. Swanson made his usual good
speech. eliciting much applause He
called attention to what he believed 10
be a fact, that If reelected he would
take AIckinley's place as chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee. He de-
nounced Roosevelt for his action in the
Booker Washington incident He stated
that in addition to money spent In this
district through his efforts In Congress
in behalf of public building here and
a reduction Of the tobacco tax which
caused the high price Of leaf tobacco.
that he had caused his former opponents.
Messrs. Jones, Cornett Brown and Parr.
to distribute a good deal Of campaign
funds among his constituents.
He solicited the votes of the people be-
cause of his efforts in behalf Of the rural
free mail delivery. He scored Mr.. Davis
on his record in the Constitutional Con-
vention. and declared that he was in
favor of submission OF the Constitution
to the people. He said nothing for Bryan
or free silver. His speech of an hour
was we'll received, and his supporters
are pleased with the developments OF the
day.
Mr.. Davis came In on belated train,
and spent the remainder OF the day in
private consersa ton with the sovereigns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
fspectal Dispatch to The rtmes.)

LYNCHBURG, VA. August n.-Mr.
James E. Edmunds, a well-known attor-
ney of this city. returned to-day from the
wilds Of Eastern Kentucky. AT Devon
he was introduced to and took dinner with
Devil AnSe Hatfield. the head Of the fam
lily that. in the Hatfield Mccoy duel. has
become celebrated. In Inc course OF the
conversation Mr.. Hatfield told Mr.. Ed
munds of the famous feud and Its origin.
He said that twenty years ago his people
had a drove of twenty razorback hogs
in Kentucky. and that the McCoys took
them up. The auields brought suIt for
their recovery and won 1t. Then ons Of
the Hatfelds casually remarked that the
McCoys had stolen the hogs. whereupon
Mccoy called him a liar, at which the
Hatfield promptly killed him.
II had a brother" continued Devil Anse.
my playmate in childhood, and as We
grew to manhood we were companions
In hunting and trapping. I loved that
brother, and few days after Mccoy was
killed found my brother lying dead with
twenty-four bullet holes through his BODY
Then we busted loose"
Hatfield said he had been very fortu-
nate at times and very unfortunate at
others. He had been obliged to leave his
home IN Kentucky and settle IN West
Virginia, as there were a great many in
d;ctments against the family in the Blue
Grass State He now lived in Logan
county, about sixteen miles from Devon.
and il Mr.. Edmunds would only pay him
a visit. he said he would give him warm
welcome, and would not let any one hurt
him.
Before they separated. Mr.. Edmunds
asked Anse how many McCoys ha had
killed, upon which Hatfield said he did
not own to killing any, but that he was
a powerful good friend to any who did Kill
them. People in that section. who are
familiar with the history Of the feud. say
that in one battle between the two fac
lions. which lasted several days. with the
NcCoys on the Kentucky side OF Tug
River and the Hatfields on the West Flr-
pinia, side. Devil Anse himself killed SIX
VcCovs. Anse's friends say "he certainly
is a fine shot"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
SOLDIERS IN CAMP
Up At BASIC CITY
Two Companies from Newport
News There and Having a
Good Time.
Especial Dispatch to The Ttmes.)


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August IL
Company c, Huntington Rifles. and Com
pany G. Newport ews Light Infantry.
left yesterday morning for Basic City.
for their summer encampment. The
boys, seventy-three strong. occupied two
special coaches attached to the regular
TAO train. Though representing not fifty
per cent of the strength OF the two COM
panes, the number is larger than was e1-
pected OF Company c. which is in COM
mand Of Captain T. A. Johnson. there
were forty-threa members: Of Company
G. commanded by Captain J. III. Gilker-
son, there were thirty.
The entire party numbered ninety-flve.
It included a number OF people who will
spend tho week at Basic City with the
military. Among them are the follow
ing: Sergeant Major Merriam, OF Fort
Monroe. on special detail: Captain and
Mrs. Ed. N. Eubank, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
NJ. Wilson and children. Miss Moss. Miss
Matte Harwood, Miss Vera Harwood:
Messrs. E. W. Milstead -. E. Hanger ana
T. c. Powell. Sergeant Brogan missed
the train and went up later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
NLy.,5 FROM LEXINGTON
Rather Uniqu- -ase Of Alleged Horse
Stealing Heard.
lsnec,,1 Dispatch to The Times.)

LEXINGTON. VA. August Ian &c
at-io stranger. who gives his name as
~, = Otav, OF Tennessee, is con-
d,,etpg daily religious services here on the
strea1 corners. For twenty years he has
beer travelling over the country, princi-
p.I,1, IN the west, prea ching in public
!laces. He came to Virginia from Texas.
lie: is an old man with long. unkempt
hair He breaches what he CONSIDERS the
frnnn his Language he is man of educa-
ton. He claims to be connected with the
Virginia Oteys.
4 trial of unusual interest has been go
iny on In the County Court, Judge w. P.
Houston presiding. A young man by the
rar1c Of Bane was accused Of stealing a
l,crse on the mountain near Rockbridge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
WILCOX FE|GH|NG
INSANITY NOW
Murderer Of Nell Cropsey Said
to Be a Cigarette Fiend.
E. S. Jovnes Arrested.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


NORFOLK. VA, August u.-Jim VIII
cox, the condemned murderer Of Nell
Cropsey. is alleged to be feigning insan-
ity. He Is confined in jail at Elizabeth
City, n. c., awaiting the result of an ap-
peal for new trial. News comes that
Wilcox behaves in a passionate and I'M
reasonable manner. One OF the incidents
mentioned is that when the jailer failed
to return with a package OF cigarettes
as soon as the prisoner expected. he be-
came enraged. When the ja1ler did re-
turn Wilcox threw a knife at him, nearly
severing three fingers.
It has always been alleged that Wilcox
was cigarette f1end, and that his mind
was affected by the habit. 1t is said now
that he wishes to lay the foundation for
the plea Of insanity by his behavior In
prison. Wilcoxs condition is exaggerated
by the rurnor that he will be lynched if
the Supreme Court should give him a. new
trial.
E. S. Joynes. who ran away from here,
has been caught in Chicago. He was an
employe in the store OF ms uncle. n. 3.
JONES, and ran away, taking $500 of his
uncle's money. Joynes has been arrested
in Chicago and companion named Lam
bert, who went away at the same time,
and is suspected of having induced Joynes
to leave, will be apprehended later. Off,
Ger Heppel, of this place has gone to
Chicago to bring young Joynes back, with
the understanding that the chief desire
of his uncle is to give HIM another chance
rather than prosecute him. II is supposed
here that Lambert persuaded the boy to
steal and run away by stories OF the
wealth Lambert could acquire. If he had
the capital. from a patent medicine he
nrofessed to have invented. The friends
and relations of young Joynes declare
that Lambert drugged him in order to
bring him under proper influence to steal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
OIL. POINT SALOON
WILL Be CLOSED.
Colonel Story, Fort Command
ant, Issues Such Order.
THE REASON NOT GIVEN
Thought to Be Due to Belief that Liquor
Was Sold to Non-Commissloned
Men The Harwood-
Moss Suit.
THE REASON NOT GIVEN
Thought to Be Due to Belief that Liquor
Special Dispatch 10 The Ttm 81,

SEWPPo st.ST1 NEWS, VA, August IL
Colonel Story, commandant OF Fort MOL
roe. to-day issued an order closing the
saloon of Harry Phocbus at Oid Folhe-
The franchise to sell liquor on the reser-
walton was granted on the condition that
none must be sold non-commissioned men
OF the army or navy. 1t is assumed that
1t is thought this condition has been vio-
lated but no information is obtainable
from official or private sources.
Mr.. Phoebus bought the business some
years ago for twenty thousand dollars
and with improvements, will lose about
thirty thousand. The premises had to
be vacated by October 81. under the Hy-
geia removable order, but the present
order will prevent his engaging In the
liquor business anywhere on the 1eser-
walton.
HARWOOD-MOss SUIT.
The famous suit Of ex-Chief OF police 5.
]. Harwood vs. Mayor A. A Moss Will Do
called in the Circuit Court OF Hampton
tomorrow morning. Mr. HarWooo
brought an action for $4,000 damages
against the mayor over year ago pc
cause, he claims, the mayor intimated
in charges against him that he had mis-
appropriated funds of the police depart
ment. The case was tried three times In
the Newport News court, each trial re-
sulting In a disagreement. Judge Black
stone finally acquiesced in the motion
for change Of venue and ordered the
fourth trial to take place in Hampton.
ARE WHOOPING THINGS UP.
The Bryant committee held meeting
tonight and arranged for big meeting
Friday night The Maynard people hold
four meetings this week and the LaWless
people will hold two. This be-
ing the last week Of the cam
paign and Newport News being
In a way the vortex Of the political whlri-
pool in the Second District, the people,
here are experiencing the unusual SEN
sation Of a red-hot campaign in mid
summer.
In spite of his numerous statements
to the effect that he intends to bring suit
for divorce against his wife. now in Nor
folk. j. H. Matthews has not yet entered
suit and whether he will. depends. Upon
a former occasion he declared similar
intentions. but changed his mind after
he heard from his wife.
Postmaster Fred Read was tonight
elected city chairman by the Republican
Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
ADOUBLE ANNIVERSARY
Interesting Celebration at Salem Pres
byterian Church.
ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Times)

Especial Dispatch to The Tiues)
SALEM, VA, August 1.-THE Salem
Presbyterian Church yesterday began the
celebration of the centennial anniversary
celebration OF the centennial anniversary
Of the founding OF Presbyterianism
Roanoke county, ad the fitch ami
yersary of the present church building
The church was beautifully decorate
with palms and potted flowers. and the
services were highly interesting through
out.
At the morning service Rev. Thornton
Whaling, D. D., of Lexington. delivered a
doetrinal sermon on "Presbyrerianisnn.'
which clearly set forth the doctrines of
that church
At the evening service "a brief history
of Salem church" was read by the pas
tor. Rev. H c. V. Campbell. and an
address was delivered by Rev. Henry NJ.
White. OF Winchester. Va. on the sub
1ect THE Pulpit and Pastor Of Salem
Church TIL emusic at both services Was
especially good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-12
HEARD ABOUT MEHERRIN
Smallpox Situation Causes Anxiety.
Tobacco Market to be Opened.


Tobacco Market to be Opened.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
MEHERRIN, VA. August 1.-The
smallpox situation Is growing more
alarming near Keysville. Seven cases
are reported there In all. and 1t is
thought that this number will be IN
creased IN a few days.
A strict quarantine has been placed
over the parties. and vigorous effort
is being made to keep the disease I'M
der control. DR.. F. ]. Gregory is in
charge of the patients, and Is doing
splendid work. No deaths have oc-
CURED as yet
Three cases Of typhoid fever have been
In this vicinity in the past two weeks.
one Of which proved fatal. Mr.. W. H.
Neal arrived here a few days ago from
his post of duty with very serious
case of this disease, and Is at present
critically i'll at his home here.
Arrangements have just been compile
ted for the establishment of a tobacco
market here this season. Messrs. Ed
wards & Company. OF this county. have
contracted for Prices warehouse, and on
the 18th of October will have their open
ing sale. Almost every business man
in the place was anxious for the market.
and subscribed a part Of the cost to en-
courage the promoters.
The tobacco business Is not new to the
people here. About four years ago a
market was established here with two
warehouses. and run very successfully
for two years when 1t was finally aban-
doned on account Of the buyers leaving.
The recent rains have frightened the
hopes Of the farmers, and the prospects
for crop of corn and tobacco is i'm
proving very much.
Miss Clara Dickerson. OF Richmond, is
spending few weeks as the guest OF:
the Misses Vim.