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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23

Ga|Ioped Home First from a Field
of Five Best Three-Year-
OIds in Training.
fRr Associated Press.l

BY ASSOc1lteu 1EeSS.1
NEW YORK, May 22.-AuSust Bel
mont's Masterman, making his first APP
pearance of the year, easily won the third
rich Belmont stakes at Morris Park TO-
day. Five of the best three-year-olds IN
training faced the starter for the event.
Masterrnan won easily by three lengths.
King Hanover made game ehort 10
hold second place. but Ronald came with
q great burst of speed and beat out the
favorite by five lengths. Summaries:
First race-for three-year-olds and up.
selling; the Withers mile-Satire d1 to 81
first. Bounteous III to 81 second, Nesuvta
az to y third. Time, LIZ IL.
Second race-maidens. two-year-olds.
selling: last five furlongs of the Eclipse
course-Petite Bleu g to ID first, Wheeler
B. go to y second, Mount Hope Is to y
third. Time, 1:W L.
Third race-the Eclipse Stakes. for two
vear-olds; last five and half furlongs Of
the Eclipse course-AIizzen q to y first,
I.alesman Il to q second, Mexican Qa to
II third. Time, LOS
Fourth race-the Belmont Stakes, for
TIN ee-year-olds; mile and three furlongs,
over the hill-Masterman d3 to s. first.
Ronald go to y second. King Hanover
q to y third. Time, 2:22 81
Fifth race-the Jockey Club weight LOT
zee race. for three-year-olds and up:
mile and a furlong Of the Withers course
= Advance Guard "a to 81 first, Dixie Line
#(1s to 81 second. Time, 1:55 IA.
Sixth race-for three-year-olds and up.
selling; last six and half furlongs OF
the Withers mile-A1errier g to . first,
Jack McGinnis (6 to y second. Essence
q to q third. Time, 1:21 3-4.
Seventh race-last seven fur1ongs of the
Nithers mile-Highlander e to y first,
Eamara al to y second. Rossignol e to
s. third. Time, 1:7 ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Rev r 9. lett. rector Of Emanuel Epis-

Rev. r. C. Jett, rector Of Emanuel Epis-
copal Church.
The bride wore pretty white crepe De
chine gown. with tulle veil, and carried
a. shower bouquet Of lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor, Miss Mary Ransom,
sister Of the bride, was beautifully at
tired In gown of pink silk and carried
white roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Fannie Glib
son, Of Richmond; Miss Mary Guy Kan
son, of Charlestown. w Va; MISS
Eleanor Ransom, sister. of the BRIDE ana
Miss Fannie Taylor, sister of the groom.
These were a beaut11ul anu aetidclise DC
of young ladies.
The eroomsmen were Messrs. Rudolph
Blmgardner, Tully Woodnouse, Taylor
Mccoy and ]. Baldwin Ransom, all CT
Stanton, the latter a brother of the
bride.
The bride is the oldest daughter Of
CAPTAIN and Mrs. Thomas D. Ransom ana
one of the handsomest young ladies IN
Staunton.
Mr.. Taylor is a prominent and success
full Young attorney of the Staunton bar,
and was formerly Congressional clerk 20
the Hon. Fl. st. George Tucker.
After the wedding there was delight
full reception and supper given at OAK
enwold' the beautiful colonial nome VI
the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor will leave on the
early morning train for bridal tour TO
| Eastern cities. and after their return VIII
make their home in Staunton.
Among those present tat the wedding
were Miss Bessie Glasgow, Lexington;
Mrs. NJ. C. Alexander. Washington, and
Miss Christine Washington of Charles
| town, w. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
upon Mrs. R. ). Jones. at Design. about.

upon Mrs. r :. Jones. at Design. about
Ave miles out of the city.
Mrs. Jones Is an elderly white woman.
probably sixty years old. Clark had
been engaged In personal alteration
with the lady's husband. an old man
Of seventy years. and Mrs. Jones inter-
Tered. in order to protect her husband.
IN frenzy OF rage. the negro finally
seized Mrs. Jones. threw her to the
ground. and while attempting criminal
assault. Mr.. Jones tried to shoot the
brute with q pistol. but the weapon fail
ed to fire. He lnen struck the negro
with a barrel stave. knocking him sense
less.
At this 1uncture number Of peo-
pie. in charge OF passing teams. were
attracted to the spot and they seized the
negro and bound him and he was brought
to the Danville jail by Constable Conway.
It is understood that there was no spe-
cial excitement at Design this evening
carly. The case will be heard there Sat
urday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
LOCUST DALE ACADEMY.
Colonel John S. HARDWOOD to Deliver
the Commencement Address.


tSrecial Dispatch 80 The Times.)
LOCUST DALE, VA, May 22-The
forty-fifth session of Locust Dale Acad-
envy will close with the commencement
exercises on the 9Th of June. Colonel
John S. Harwood, of Richmond, Va.
will deliver the annual address. Mr..
]. A Montaloo, Of Havana, Cuba, was
chosen by the literary Society to deliver
the salutatory. and j. E. Purv1s. OF Chat-
anoosa. Tenn. the valedictory.
Among other students who will take
part on this occasion are: Messrs. b. Il.
Boon, Piedmont, w. Va: *. D. Curtis,
Salem w. Va; H. NJ. Darden, Suffolk,
Va: H. H. Brown. Lawton, w. Va: +.
M Groome. Morrison, Va; D. S. Brown.
Lawton w. Va: j. S. HARDWOOD, Rlcn-
mond. Va: D. H. Mason, Mason, Va;
G.. II. Robertson. Plantersville, Ala,
end w. L. Yancey, Woodviile. va. MI
ID. T. Boon was elected chief marshal.
At a recent meeting of the Athletic AS
ISOLATION NJ G.. Briggs was elected man
aeer of the football team for the ses-
sion of l9o2-1eO3 Mr.. Briggs was re-
ouested to try to arrange games with
some of the colleges of he State, and
has written to Randolph Macon College
and Richmond College. AS 1T IS general
Nv the plan of college teams to play
game with some academy team carry IN
the season, it is hoped that Locust Dale
will be able to get one or two such games
with colleges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
.OLEF SHOL EN- TEMPLE
OPEN FOR WORSHIP.
Splendid Synagogue Dedicate
With Solemn Ceremonies.
DR.. cALIscH THE ORATOR
A Tremendous Crowd Witnessed the
Flower Parade in the Elks' Carnival.
Society Endorsed and Partici-
pated in the Parade.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
NORFOLK, VA, May t22.-Olef Sholem
Temple, a ma gnifcent edifce erected by
the Hebrews Of this congregation at
cost of s65,GOO, was dedicated tonight
with solemn ceremonies and splendid mu-
sic attendant.
Rabbi of the congregation S. r. Cohen
delivered the invocation and dedication
sermon. Rabbi E. N. Calisch, of Rich
mond, delivered the dedication Grafton,
and the dedicatory prayer and discourse
we're delivered by Rabbi Harry Levi, of
Wheeling, w. Va.
There were addresses by Mr.. D. Lowen-
berg chairman of the Building Commit
teee, and Mr. I. Moritz, president Of the
congregation.
A great concourse was there.
FLOWER PARADE.
4 tremendous crowd began to gather
down town this afternoon as the hour
approached when the floral parade should
start When the procession of beautiful
ly decorated vehicles moved up the street
the crowd Of sight-seerS numbered many
thousands.
sOcIETY'S ENDORSEMENT.
This feature of the Elks' Carnival is the
one upon which fashionable Norfolk set
;ne seal Of its approval, and in 1t the
beauty and chivalry of the city evinced
keen interest and showed this by their
presence down town to-day.
The show exceeded in attractiveness
even the hops Of those whose anticipa-
tons were high.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
FIGHT AGAINST SLOT MACHINE
The Council viii License Them. but the
State Opposes Them.

iSpecial Dispatch to The Times.
NEWPORT NEWS. May o2-Followins
the action Of the Council refusing to
revoke the license tax on slot machines
the men who are operating these con-
trIvances are again beginning to take
ont licenses and in a few days the gaudy
wheels win be revolving to soundless
music. as Of old. A bitter fight was
made against licensing these machines,
hut the Council seemed TO think them
q legitimate institution. The fight against
9he machines has not stopped, however,
for Commemorative Attorney Robinson
has announced his intention of pro-
ceeding against them on statutory
The Newport News sunday-school
Union was formed tonight. An interest
;nr feature Of the meeting this afternoon
was a demonstration of work IN pri-
mary grades by Mrs. Craft. CT wash
incton. The night session was chiefly
devoted to business
Mr.. A. S. Flowers. who has been en-
nloyed at the shipyard as stenograph-
or. Will leave in the morning for England
TO enlist in the British army in south
Africa. He was formerly in the Brit
tsh army. ..---aSa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
MURDER TRIAL AT CHATHAM.
Vim. Kennedy Pleads self-Defence to
Killing Otis Davis.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Killing Otis DAVIS.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CHATHAM. VA. May 22.-Pittsylvania
County Court has been in session since
Monday, Judge James L, Tredway pre-
siding.
William Kennedy. who was charged
with killing Otis Davis Christmas day.
was put on trial Tuesday. He claimed
he did 1t in self-defense.
The trial was concluded in the County
Court early this afternoon. The case
was given to the jury Immediately after
dinner. and the jury remained out only
fifteen minutes, returning verdict Of
not guilty.
Tuesday night while Mr.. D. NJ Stith's
family were at church, the hall lamp
exploded. and the carpet was burning
when the family returned. Had they
been five minutes later the house would
have been burned.
DR.. r. A. Hall, OF Lexington, Va, is
visiting Mr.. ]. H. Hargrove, Jr Mr.
Hall was at one time pastor Of the Zap
fist Church here.
A play entitled THE Widow Singles
and Family" will be given in the Acad-
envy of Music Friday night by the ladies
for the benefit of the Chatham Reading
Room.
Mrs. Jamison. of Martinsville, Va. is
now at the bedside OF her daughter, Mrs.
Charles E. Eimore, who has been very
i'll for several days past, but is now very
much improved
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
THE VIRGINIA SE'a'RT
CO. IS; PURCHASE ||!' As
The Real Estatsof the Late Gap.
tain Ward Sold at Auction. y
FISHING SHORES CUT OUT
n Consequence the Price of Fish Has
Adyanced-cards Issued to the
Marriage of Mrs. Dew to Judge
Robert Emmett Waller.
tspcc,., p,.psten to The Times.)

On
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. May
The Virginia Shirt Company iias
chased from the Fredericksburg .is.,u
featuring Company a raiuaple
site on the National Boulevard, net. .ne
depots. on which they VIII erect ,a.s
brick building. which will be coin .l,,, ~
as soon as possible, and the plan. ".n -
pat in operation All OF Inc io"sS 80
been subscribed for this en.etpiis "'!0
1t starts with bright prospects;
All of the rca! estate in ttis city pc
LONGING to the estate of The late Captain
John Ward, OF philadelphia, mas oeeh
sold Mt auction to close the estate. i"o
Parcels of the property were purcnaseo
BY MIR. John N. Griffin, and the mousse
and large lot on Hanover Street was
boystt by Mr.. Griffin and Captain NJ. %.
Rowe
Tho citizens here. and Presbyterians
generally. are g-a.ifed at the action OF
the General Assembly at Jackson, Miss,
an r,rovid;nS for l!quidating the indebted-
ness of the Assembly Home and School
located in this city by apportionins the
amount among the Presbyte1ies
All of the large fishing shores on the
Potomac River have cut out for the sea-
son and the supply of fish is now con
fined TO small nets and traps The prices
in consequence, nave duFahceo 'i
market.
Mr.. William Clarke. of Westmoreland
county. is dead from the effects OF 4
stroke of paralysis. aged fifty years. Sew
eral children survive him. -
TAKES CHARGE OF A CHURCH.
MIR. James Mcclure, recently OF the
Theological Seminary of Richmond. mas
gone to Port Royal. i'll Caroline county, 10
take charge of church there.
Mrs. Mildred NJ. Dew. of SpotsyiSania
county has issued Invitations for the
marriage OF her daughter, Miss katE-
crime Perkins Dew. to Judge Robert En-
NETT Waller. of the same county. Inc
ceremony will take place at Waller
Church on Wednesday, June 4th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
IN A SINKING CONDITION.
A Standard Oil Company's Tug Blows
Hole in Her Boiler.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.1
BEAUFORT, n. c., May 22-The
Standard Oil Company's tug Feit. tow
ing the barge Providence bound for Cal
weston. backed up north of Hatteras IN
a disabled and sinking condition. having
blown hole in her boiler.
The tug Chief from Mobile, bound Tor
Philadelphia. towed her into Cape Look,
out cove. The captain. if possible, Will
repair the damage. otherwise he VIII be
towed to his destination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
BELLAmY sURRENDERS.
His Counsel Declares He VIII Prove
Him Innocent.
fsnecial pispatch TO The Times:

fsnecial pispatch TO The Times:1
NORFOLK. VA. May 22.-Because
Colonel VIM. Lamb. Imperial German
Nice-Consul. is at Washington, Marion
Eellamy's trial in the Police Court was
postponed until next Tuesday. Bellamy
and Walter Spratt are charged with ABB
Quoting thirteen-sear-old German am-
migrant girl. Alicia Schmidt. from the
Norfolk and Western Railway depot on
May Cd. with criminal intent, which they
failed TO accomplished
Pratt is a fugitive. but Bellamy came
hack and surrendered. His counsel. Mr.,
r.. W. Tomlin, says he will prove Bella
nay. and Pratt also. to be innocent. q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
TAYLOR-RANSON.
a Beautiful Tableau Wedding in Eman'
uel Episcopal Church.
Especial Dispatch to The Ti9es.)

fsnecial Dispatch to The Times.)
sTAiS fSrTON VA, May 22-One OF the
most beautiful weddings OF the season
WAS witnessed by large gathering OF
fashionable society tonight in tho beau
t;fully decorated Emanuel Episcopal
church. when Miss Charlotte Alexander
hanson became the bride OF Herbert
jackson Taylor. The pretty church was
beautifully decorated in green and white
sbloorn. TO the strains, of Mendelsshon,s
wedding march. played by Miss Shrek
htse, the bridal party entered the church
and proceeded slowly down the left aisle,
father, Captain Thomas D. Ransom, who
ave her away, and at the chancel they
We're met by the groom and his best
man. Mr.. Harry Coleman, OF Roanoke,
and the ceremony was performed by the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
TWO HUNDRED BODIES.
This Many Have Been Recovered from
FraterviIIe Mine.
(By Associated Press. !

(By@ Associated Press
COAL CREEK, TENN May 22-Twen-
ty or twenty-five bodies of victims Of the
Fraterrille mine horror are still missing.
Searching parties have brought out POI
dead bodies and are hard at work In ef-
forts to recover the remainder. Al, aw-
full stencil pervades the mine, due to the
number Of dead human bodies that have
been found therein and also to the dead
carcasses Of nineteen mine mules, none Of
which has been brought out. Governor
McMillin has issued proclamat;on..
calling upon the people OF the State 10.
send assistance to Coal Creek.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
ELEGANT HOME WEDDING.
The Manse of Old Briery Church the
Scene of Beautiful Ceremony.

Especial Discatch The Times)
BRAKES BRANCH. VA, Nay S2.-ln
the presence Of a large concourse OIL au-
1niring friends. surrounded by wealth.
of blossoms and the home of sacred
memories. Mr. ]. L. Payne and Miss
Sadie E. Henry were united In the holy
bonds of 1Iatrifnony at the manse OF oiu
Briery Church. in the county OF Prince
Edward. Rev. Mr.. Henry, the father OF
the bride, officiating, at 2 o'clock TINS
afternoon There were neither ushers
nor attendants. and the ceremony was Oh
the simplest but most impressive nature
The house was literally crowded with
neish;5ors and friends Of the contracting
7arties and Of Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry.
The presents were numerous and hand
some. The happy pair let immediatei!
after the ceremony for Southern tour.
eunhra cling the Charleston Exposition, loi-
lo.,a1 nv the good wishes of a host OF
those who hold them in high esteem.
The bride was handsomely attired IN
white "mousseline de sole, Whlcn sne
atterward exchanged for handsome
black travelling suit. She cfarleo d latse
bouquet Of carnations
Mr.. J. L. Payne. the groom, Is one OF
the leading younger business men OF
brakes Branch. where he is engaged III
the tobacco business, and where ne en-.
lows the esteem and confidence or al
who are privileged to know him such is
his reputation in tobacco circles that ne
has recently been employed by the I'm.
rer;al Tobacco Company to represent
their interest at Nichols. S. e.
The bride has been an ornament IN INC
social circles where she has moved.
teacher of unusual accomplishments anc
greatly admired for her gifts OF m1ne
and person.
On their return from the wedding tour
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne will be at home te
friends at brakes Branch. where thes
viii board with Mr.. and Mrs. Long unit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
SICK HEApACHE CURED

and its return prevented by DR.. David 8
Liver Pills. BEST on earth" for consti-
patton, biliousness, indigestion, dyspep-
sia and all stomach and liver troubles.
They act mild. pleasant and enectlve.
children. as well as grown folks, take
them and all are cured. CSC for a box
of Is pills everywhere. OWENS & MINOR
DRUG COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Wedding Cards.

fsnpc,al Dispatch to The Times)
BOWLING GREEN. VA, May 22.-Dr.
and Mrs. John Pollard announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Lalla Rookh, TO
Mr.. Ohio Perry Snoot on May 18TH, at.
Bowling Green, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Fisher-McQuillin.

fSpecial Dispatch to The Ttmes3
WOODSTOCK. VA, May 22.--Miss Mary
Ncouillin. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. JOS
enh Mcouillin, and Mr.. George NJ. Fish
or. conductor on the Southern Railway,
we've quietly married last night at the
Methodist parsonage here by Rev. J.
Howard Wells.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
DOMESTIC TROUBLE.
William 1. Mccain Leaves for Some
Place Unknown,
fspecial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WINCHESTER, VA, May OWE
liam L. McCann, well-known young
attorney suddenly left Winchester this
morning for some place unknown, as the
result of domestic troubles He leaves
a lucrative practice and his friends are
mystiEed. This is after civil suit Tor
recovery of money was instituted against
him In the Circuit Court by his WIFE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23

replied in the affirmative Senator Pat
terson asked II the withdrawal was also
the act of God.
TT is too soon to answer that" he re-
piled.
Senator Beverage objected. saying the
questions were unnecessary. and Senator
Patterson remarked that whenever the
questions were to bring cut evidence
which the majority did not want an en-
scuse was made for object ton ChairmaK
Lodge sustained the objection Bishon
Thoburn will continue to-mosroW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
RED MEN RIDE TROLLEY.
Fredericksburg Selected as the Next
Place Of Meeting.

(Special Dispatch to The Tlmes.)
s ROANOKE, VA, May 22.-Ihe great
council of Red Men devoted the oay 20
Zine business. Fredericksburg was Sc
iscted as the next place Of meeting. OF
ficers will be elected tomorrow
The visitors were given trolley r1de
tonight to Crystal Springs. where tue
ped Mems Band gave a concert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
ACT OF GOD. SAYS BISHOP.
He So Pronounces American Occupa-
ton Of Philippines.
{By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, May eee.-Bishop Tho
burn. Of the NJ. E. Church OF India and
5Malays, was before the Senate Committee
on philippines to-day. In the course of
his examination he said that the Ameri-
can occupa ton was an act OF God. This
led to quite n long line of questions by
Senator Patterson, In which the Bishop
was asked whether the occupation of
Cuba was an act Of God. and when he.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Keel of Virginia Laid.

fSpccial Dispatch to The Times:
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 22.-Ihe
keel of the new battleship Virginia mas
been laid at the shipyard and work On
the warship will now proceed without
interruption as rapidly as men can be put
On,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Father and Son Hanged.

E {By Associated Press.
T.ALLADEGA. Ala. May 22.-Charner3
and George Wood. negroes. father and.
SON. were hanged to-day for the murder.
Of lack and Reuben Boyd. white, near
.ch,ldersburg. on last Christmas Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
Died From Eating Soap.

tspeciai Dispatch to The Times,
4 CHATHAM. VA. May 22-Ihe two
year-old son Of Walter Hendricks. near
worlds. died late Wednesday afternoon
from eating soap. 81 sss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
a Government Depository.

(Special Dispatch to The y1mesl
NORFOLK, VA. May 22.-The National
Bank of Commerce, of which Mayor Ma
thaniel Beaman Is president, has been
designated by the Secretary of the Treas
ury as a Government depository.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
THE LEXINGTON
POSTMASTERSH|P.
Rumor Current That President
Has Withdrawn Patton's Name.
SENATE FAILED TO CONFIRM
Another Rumor Has it That Senators
Daniel and Martin Held Up the
Observation-Disclosures Con-
ference Adjourns.
SENATE FAILED TO CONFIRM
Especial Dispatch to The Times,


LEXINGTON, VA, May 22.-After
what appeared to be final settlement
of the fight for the postmastership or
Lexington renewed interest has been
awakened in that direction among the
Lexingtonians. McClung Patton, OF Fair
field, county chairman Of the Republican.
Committee, whose name was sent to the
Senate some time ago by the Preslden
has never been confirmed by that body
Rumor current in Lexington to-day was
that the President had withdrawn his
name. Another rumor was that his name
had been held up by Senators Daniel and
Martin. There is great stir here over
it, and the outcome is awaited with much
eagerness. Postmaster J. P. Ackerly now
appears to have the innings. He was Pat
TOMS opponent. for reappointment. Pat
ton was reported to have left for Wash
ington after paying his respects to the
Saunton ring man, Colonel S. Brown Al
len, collector who, with Park AgneW and
Pat Mccall are looking after his inter-
~ests. Ex- Congressman J. Yost. of ALI
pusta county, fathered Ackerly's inter-
ests with certain Democratic backing.
Inst exactly what Is the matter is not
known here.
WDAY-scHOOL ASSOCIATION.
The convention of the Rockbridge Coun-
tv Sunday-School Association closed this
afternoon after two-days' session at
Falling Springs Presbyterian Church.
Rev. James A. Quarles, D. D., and DR..
James Lewis Howe. of Washington and
Lee University. and Rev. E. B. Ander-
son. of Longwood, Va, and Rev. c. H.
Buchanan, of Buena Vista, made adj
dresses James NJ. Senseny, the aged
village blacksmith of Lexington. by spe-
cial request, sang the hymn, THE Way.
Worn Traveller" which was rendered
| with such effect sto move the great con-
rregation visibly. He went to school
with the late Bishop Taylor and was re-
| lated to him by marriage.
After a three-days' session in Buena
Vista the Southern Conference Of the
Lutheran Synod of Virginia adjourned this
evening. Routine work was transacted
Rev. A. D. Hancher. Of Staunton Luther
an Church, prea ched the opening sermon
There were in attendance about twenty
delegates. who represented the churche e
| from ,Buena Vista to Harrisonburg II
the Valley Of Virginia and Eastern Viz
einia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
THE BLACK PERIL.
Young Negro Bound and Brought to
Jail for Attempted Assault. s.
fsr4c,a, D,snntch TO The nmcs.)

fSr4cial D.snntch TO The Timcs.)
pANYILLE. Va. May Ferdinand
clark. q young negro, aged about twenty
one years. was brought here. bound. this
efte:noon and lodged in the city jail.
charged with attempted criminal assault
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
NO BIDS MADE.

After Offering for sale by public auc-
+ion 600 acres, and the hotels located
thereon. at Natural Bridge, the same was
withdrawn by the commissioner, due to
no bidders being present.
Lieutenant A. NJ. Shipp. of the T1ven-
tieth United States Infantry, is the guest
of his father, Superintendent Shipp, OF
the Virginia Military Institute Leuten-
ant Shipp has just returned from a long
soiourn in the Philippines. and IS now
stationed at Columbus barracks, ONO.