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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
BATTLE IN. SOUTHWEST
Rhea is Confident Of Victory Though
SIemd Has Hopes-ln Tennessee.
fcnocial pisnat ch to The Times. 49,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
BRISTOL. VA, October 2S.-The only
week remaining before the election prom
ices to be an interesting one in South
west Virginia and East Tennessee, there
being a lively contest on in both the Ninth
virginia Congressional District and the
First Tennessee District. Congressman
Rnea. of the Ninth Virginia District,
snent Sunday at his home here. He has
Visited every county in the district, and
while he makes no boasts of clean
sweep of everything in the district in his
favor. he is nevertheless pleased with the
outlook, and thinks his party is In fine
condition for the coming battle of ballots
He is confident that the new reglstra-
ton will materially enhance his advant-
ages Judge RheaS chances have been
enhanced by the speeches made in his
behalf by Senator Daniel, Governor Mon
taeue, Lieutenant-Gove Willard and
other prominent speakers.
Colonel Slemp, the Republican nominee,
has been supported by able speakers also.
and ii is said that he chershes a hope
that he will be able to wrest the district
from the Democratic columns
CIV H. Lyle. the Democratic nominee
in the First Tennessee District. is max
ing an active canvass of the district and
it is said that his speeches are ingenious
and calculated to strengthen the OPPOSE
ton to Congressman Brownlow IN MS
own party. Brownlow is hustling as a
man who feared that the opposition
might down him. He is exercising his
ingenuity to secure Democratic votes 70
offset the hundreds of Republican votes
that are to be cast against him.
| This. is the first time in years that a
Democrat has had hopes OF winning IN
the First Tennessee District, which nor
mally gives a Republican maj ority OF
10000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
his claims for. Congress-. and Mr. Peyton
was advocating the claim OF MT = =:
Davis, his Republican, opponent
DE CASTELLANE.5 DEBTS
Order Entered in New York Court TOT
Payment Of a Large Claim.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. OCTOBER cs.-samuel IN
termyer. counsel for Asher " erth !, Hl 81.
OF London: Lorenzo Sample, counsel lol
the European creditors of the Count ana
countess De Castelane and Charles ..
Gardiner, representing the CasteNa 5,
and the Gould estate. appeared TO-DAY
before Judge Lacombe in the Onlte :,
states Circuit Court in connection with
the entry of an order concerning the
payment Of the claim Of ar Werthrmer.
The order. which was signed. con ll IS
the agreement which provides for the
payment to Wethrmer, of the sum OF
$347. 327 in monthly payments, with IN.
terest at 4 per cent. per annum
The order further provides for the pay,
ment Of a dividend of per cent to all
the creditors and that Mr.. Untermyer
shall discontinue the litigation in London
and Paris. and withdraw the Ditnar suit
now pending before the Court of Appeals
Of this State.
This action ends the Wertrmer liti-
CATION against the De Castcllanes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
GATTls-KlLGO SUIT
The Supreme Court Orders New Trial
in Famous Case.
;,ecial Dispatch to The Times

lspecial Dispatch to The Times)
RALEIGH, n. c., October 2S.-Anotner
new trial is ordered in the case Of Gatt1s
aeains, ISilgo The Supreme Court
handed down an opinion tonight order
ing the new trial on the ground that it
was not a proper course in the trial be-
low TO allow evidence to which there
was exception to go to the jury. remain
with them in some instances for week
or more and until tie argument was all
in. and then charge the jury that they
must not consider this OF that evidence
already presented and argued.
The opinion is prepared by Justice
Montgomery and is lengthy. making
more than eight pages Of typewriter
legal cap.
1t will be remembered ti,at the suit in
question is by Rev. r J. Gattis against
President John c. Ililgo. of Trinity Col
lege: b. N. Duke and w. r. O'Dell, for
damage claimed to have been done his
character and business by publications
made by the trustees OF Trinity College
in the Clark-Ililgo controversy
The first trial resulted in a verdict Tor
$4,000 against Duke, kilgo and O'Dell.
and the second in a verdict for $4,000
against kiIgo and Duke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
COUNTRY FAIR
WAS A SUCCESS
Leader Hall Was Crowded to
Overlooking Last Night.
DAVIS FEELS CONFIDENT
Tells His Guards That He is Trusting
All Ito His Counsel Without Fear Of
the Gallows-Young Man is
Dyng-Manchester News.
r Bureau, Richmond Times,
-11oa KILL Street

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
No. -11O2 Hull Street.
NTH every seat filled and all the stand
ing room taken, the Country Fair, IN
dor the auspices of the ladies' of Balm
b; idge-S Street Baptist Church, opened last
evening at Leader Hall, with gool
programme, including some OF the best
amateur talent in the city Of Richmond.
In addition to the pleasant entertainment
renc. cred. the aftermath was even greater
and more enjoyable, affording an oppor-
tunity for social relations and informing
ling Of friends of the church. Booths.
beautifully draped. behind which charm
ing young ladies stood with bewitching
s1niies. enticed many young man to
give I'D his hard-earned coin to the ben
eft of the church.
Miss Ethel Morrissette. as Mrs. Almira
pease. was good. and her talks between
the showing of living pictures made many
a ripple Of laughter ring out through the
building. Misses Rena Reams and Matte
Owens were possibly the next best. their
costumes bein gof the quaint old fashion
and very laughable. The entertainment
costumes being Of the quaint old fashion
will continue until the 31st. A different
r.oSranlme will be rendered each night.
Col, spicuous in the large crowd last night
was Dr. L. 2. Mathews. who took an
active interest IN all lndl passed.
CONFIDENCE IN COUNSEL
Confined In a cell. closely watched day
and night by guards. with the words Of
the judge yet ringing in his ears, mean
ing death on the 18th day Of December.
should the Court Of Appeals not intervene
and stay the sentence, Ernest Davis. the
negro man convicted of murder in the
first degree. talks to his keepers ut the
city Jail with an air OF confidence that he
will not hang for the crime, but will get
ano her trial and possibly get a light sem
tenee In the penitentiary.
l., talking to Sergeant Saunders and
the guards Davis expresses no fear of the
sallows nor does he ask to see a minister
to prepare himself for the end. In a
nearby cell. Sydney Hilton. convicted Of
being an accomplice Of his and sentenced
to eighteen years in the penitentiarE,
claims that he will also get another trial
and much lighter sentence. While neither
expect to go entirely free both seem to
be buoyed up with the thought that they
viii have another trial The Court OF APP
peals meets on November 5th. and then
counsel foTtDavis will take the case he
fore the Judge and pray for another trial
for lis client. upon the grounds iha I he
has evidence, afterwards discovered.
which will have : strong bearing on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29

be delivered in February. The subject
will be PHILOSOPHY" and some distin-
guished speaker on this subject Will %
engaged. The practice OF going to itais
to learn the r,ldiments OF sculpture was
no longer in vogue, Said MIR Taft. az the
opening of his lecture last night ia1ts
is the place where the beginners learn l,n
modelling and begin the study of their
life work The lights being turned down
the lecturer. with the aid OF his stere-
opticon entertained the assemblage with
views Of the best OF the works of French
sculptors Among those shown were
views OF the works of Corpeaux. Raul
Dubois. Choritz, DaIon and Lefebvre.
nv Taft will leave here for Baltimore.
where he will deliver course OF lectures
on the same subject on which he SPOKE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
WESTERN UNION WINS
Telegraph Company Owns News Gath
cred Afterst is Published.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, October es--An important
principle Of law was established to-day
when Judges jenkins. Grosscup, Baker
and Bum, of the United States Court OF
Appeals. handed down an opinion to the
effect that the Western Union Telegraph
Company has a right of property in the
news wh.on it gathers. and that such
right does not cease when the news is
published on the tickets rented to its
patrons. In laying down this new prln-
ciple. the Court of Appeals aftirms two
decisions Of the lower court and tor
ever enjoins the National Telegraph News
Company. the Ilionis Commission COM
pany and other defendants from using
the quotations in question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
POWER RATHER THAN
SPEED IN THE. NAVY
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. October 2s.-Actins
Secretary Darling has settled the cues
ton which has divided the Naval Con-
struction Board relative to the proposed
armored cruiser Tennessee by accepting
the recommendation of the majority OF
the board which is in favor of power
instead of high speed. Judge Advocate
General Lemly to-day sent out advertise
ments calling for proposals for the con-
struction of two armored cruisers of the
Tennessee class of about 500 tons dis
placement, the bids to be opened January
& 1aC3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
,nera . 1rlce rald here is three dollars a

cord. 1,;ng
f;ear-ian. but for a number of years a, "a; a
resident of Danville. is extremely III IN
a hospital in Richmond His sisters sis MS
1sst ,.,,ster,ay = for Richmond to visit him.
I He =. married as; Miss Mary Withers. Of Dan
VILE, some yeaAs ago. ,,.,aa,.+
Rev. j. l. Pribble, OF the ne, M sl.s, ensa
church closed a revival at Trinity some
aa,.s ago and. ten persons united with the
eh hii There will be several other add
tions soon. 1,.,.,,
.s,,s,ht IF the late Mr.. William s.
Brown. Of king George. has been spend
ing tho nast ten days with her sister
Mrs. H. T. Garrett. of this county: ont
vii ret~/n TO her home III Baltimore To-
morrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
innocence OF murder of the condemned
MIR. RUSSELL DYING.

MIR RUSSELL DYING.
Mr. William Russell, a young man OF.
this city, about twenty years old, is
dying of consumption The end is mo-
rnently expected. and all the family have
been summoned to his side. He is the
son of Mr.. Taylor Russell. and was for
many years a fish and oyster dealer.
here At late hour last night he was
still alive. though the end was expected
before this morning.
Charles r. Stratton. while doing some
ca rpertering at the store of Mr.. ). T.
Abbott. on Hull Street, yesterday af-
ternoon had his hand almost severed
from his arm. d sharp Ratchet corning
down upon the wrist. leaving only the
sinews and skin holding the member
on. Or. w. Z Mathews was called and
attended to the wounded man. who was
doing nicely as could be expected at II
O'Clock last night.
The little son OF Mrs. EggIeston. liy-
ing at Eighteenth and Hull Street. was
painfully injured yesterday afternoon
by letting heavy weight fall upo1 his
fingers. MASKING them severely. He
was treated at once and left as com fort
ably as possible.
Charged with stealing a watch from
Kelly Gray a negro man. Bud Morris.
colored. alias Henry Ingram Morrison.
will appear before Mayor Maurice this
morning. Gray claims on warrant that
Bud took the timepiece. while Bud de-
clares most positively that he never cid
IT..
Having continually let pass unheeded
the warning to secure licenses for Their
business as well as their wagons. some
seven or eight merchants of the city
will have to appear before Mayor Maui
rice either this morning or tomorrow
,, to show cause why they have. since lest
May. neglected this requisite to business.
and in the event that proper excuses
are not given. there is fine of so to
be imposed Officer A /. S. Wright. VINO
was deput!zed by the Council to ma ke
II a part OF his duty to summon all de-
llnuuents in this line before the Mayor
to be dealt with there. delivered seven
summons yesterday. six OF them peihs
upon merchants who nave alio"eu Ing lug
! matter to go unheeded.
Mrs A. G.. Brandis. who has been Wis
ting relatives In Birmingham. Ala. tor
some time. returned to the city yeste7
day.
Miss Annie Bergman is visiting her
| cousins. the Misses Adye and Matte
Berryman, of SWansboro-
state councillor e. w. Miner. OF the
q II. A. a.. addressed the mem
bers of Rocky Ridge Council MONDAY
night.
"a the guest of Miss DuVal, attending
the Country FAIR at Leader Hall this
| week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
A MINISTER'S BRIDE
Marriage of Rev. A, G. Dixon and Miss
Mary Henristt Watts.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,


BALTIMORE, ND, October 2s.-N1rss
Mary Henrietta Watts. the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Watts. and Rev
Arminius Gray Dixon. were married this
afternoon al West Baltimore Methodist
Protestant Church. Rev. T. 0. Grouse,
conducted the ceremony, assisted by Rev.
DIR. A. D. Melvin.
The maid of honor was Miss Norma
Vista Watts. a sister of the I've. The
ushers were DR.. ]. Allen Stuart and
Messrs John 7. Morris. Thomas +.
Campbell and Frank B. Watts
"a After the ceremony. reception WIS
held at the home of tho briGe S parents,
No 1924 North Fulton Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon left on trip to
the North. The groom is the pastor Of
the Methodist Protestant Church at
Rocky Mount, N. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
Released Deeds.
(By Associated Press. /.

1ass0c1uteu --7--
BRISTOL, TENN, Oct. 2s.-Release
dedes have been recorded for mortgage
Of 500, eco on the property of the Virginia
Iron, Coal sNld Coke Company. and a
81 600. 900 mortgage on the property of the
Virginia and Southwestern Railway Com
pany, an auxiliary Of the Virginia Iron.
Coal and Coke Company. The paying of
these mortgages is part of the plan of re-
organization Of the companies by. which.
it is understood. H. X. A1cHarg, Of Siam
ford one of the receivers Of the COM
pany, will become president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
GREAT CHESTNUT CROP
Much Wood Being Shipped from tn
Rappahannock Farms.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times
KING GEORGE, VA. Oct. 2S-The
chestnut season in this section is about
over and has proved most profitable
crop to the chestnut pickers as well as
to the merchants. Prices haze kept up
brelI. and many hundred bushels have
been shipped from the wharves along the
Rappahannock and Potomac rivers.
A large quantity of cord wood IS being
shipped by local dealers in King George
10 Washington and Baltimore, and while
the prices realized are by no means to be
compared with what wood is selling for
In the cities. SO; they are much In adj
vance OF what wood has been selling for
= The country for many ScaIS RaSt. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
Educational Rally.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
MaRTINSNILLE. VA. October 22S.-The
town of Martinsville has sent out printed
Invitations to many to attend a rally i'll
the interest of public education. to be held
nj the Tabernacle Thursday evening and
,sliGay morning.
thursday night there will be an ad-
dless by Professor Robert Frazer. mem
Der % The Southern Education Board. and
l'rioay morning an address by Hon. H
ST George Tucker. member of the South
cyl. Education Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
Increase of Capital.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BRISTOL. VA. October cs.-The charter
Of the Sparger Mill Company, Of this
city. has been amended % as to authorize
that company to have a capital stock Of
$4,000. instead Of $4,000. as provided for
in the charter originally The company
has just completed a fine mill that cost
/: rcli more than was originally antlci-
rated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
MEXICAN FALL OF ASHES
Peculiar Phenomenon is Still Unex-
planned
(By Associated Press.)

(By 7AsSociated PressJ
MEXICO CITY. October 2s.-The latest
news from the southern part Of the re-
public is that the people are less alarm
ed over a. shower of ashes than a first.
In some places rain has cleared the at
mosphere. Subterranean noises are heard
at Gutierrez. and this phenomenon APP
pears to be generally in the district
where ashes fell There were up to.
Saturday forty-fve distinct shocks of
earthquake a San Cristobal. Palenque
advices are that no change can be OBJ
served from there in the shape of San
Juan Mountain, but loud and prolonged
explosions are frequently heard. Ashes
fell all day yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
THE STATE FAIR
Opens With Splendid Prospects-Gov
Aycock Delivers Address.
fSneciaI Dispatch to The ,rtme.

Especial Dispatch 70 The ItnssJ
Il RALEIGH. n c.. October Sine
forty-seventh State Fair opened to-day
under the most favorable auspices.
Weather conditions are IDEAL. and people
are pouring in by the thousands. Ex-
hibits surpass any previous fair. and the
attractions generally are superior to any
for several years past.
Governor .1ycock delivered an esoquene
ond forcible opening address. The big
-. will he tomorrow and Thursday.
havine full programmes of races and
other attractions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
THOMAS LECTURES
Mr.. dorado Taft Delivered the Second
Seasons Course asst Might.

before an audience that filled the Col
Ie1a Chapel Mr.. Laredo Taft last night
delivered the second of the Thomas
series OF lectures for this season. His
subject was French Sculpture and
though the lecture was not so simple az
that OF the night before It was popular
enough for the audience present to thor
oughly enjoy II.
Winston and President Boatwrisht. the
latter introducing the speaker. In his
Introductory remarks DR. Boatwright In
formed the audience that the nextaseries
Of lectures on the Thomas foundaton vim
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
HFLEARNED AGREAT TRUTH.

II is said of John Wesley that he once
ID RI Mistress Wesley: Why do YOU
~, that child the same thing over and
orer again.. John Wesley. because
once telling is not enough 1t IS for
this same reason that you are told again;
ard again that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy cures colds and grip: that 1t.
counteracts any tendency of these dis
eases TO result in pneumonia and shas
it is pleasant and safe to take For sais
by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
NEW. SIGNAL SYSTEM
Electric Block System Put in at Main
Street Station

Street Station.
The new electric block signal system Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio and Seaboard
Air Line Railroads at the Main-Street
Station was put into operation on yester-
day at noon. The system is in operation
over all switches leading into the main
line tracks entering the sheds, and is
operated from switch board located It
the northern end of the she'd
The new system worked smoothly the
first day of its operation. and is a vast
Improvement over the old system in use
since the station has been opened.
Heretofore there has been a signal sta
ton at each entrance operated by hand.
The electric system just installed is one
Of the most complete now in use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
Pope's PhYsicianImproving.
(Rv Associated Press1

7- by Associated @Press)
ROME, October 2S.-The operation on
DR.. ,Lapponi, the Popes private physi-
clan, who is suffering from appendicitis,
was successfully performed by DR.. MAJ
zoni, who operated on the Pope for a
cyst about two years ago. The Pope.
who was very anxious, was Informed of
the result by telephone. and begged DR..
N1azzoni to go to him personally in order
that he might hear more precise details
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
THElFooD DRINK.

Malt Murine is especially beneficial to
thin FLOODED people. It gives life. purity
and richness to the blood-energ1zes the
entire system. Prepared only by the
Anheuser- Buscl, Brewing Associatina,
St Louis. u. q y. ,s.. y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
YOUNG MEN co WRONG
Sent on to the Grand Jury Charged
With Stealing Colored Odd-FelIows.
Icnacial D;sna tch TO The Times.)

Special Dispatch to The Times)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, October rs
Allie Wright. A. Challman and Charles
shores, three we'll known young white
men. were sent on to the grand jury
today. charged with stealing a valuable
watch from Gus Nacks. might pleaded
guilty. lie was arrested by the Rich
mond authorities.
William Mclean. another well known
young man. pleaded guilty to stealing
slS4 from the desk Of Clifford Robinson
aud returned a portion Of the money. nc
will be tried tomorrow.
The colored Odd Fellows of Hampton
to-day entertained Secretary Wilde. OF
London. who is touring the world inspect
Ing lodges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
QUICK TIME

TO the South and Southwest VIA South.
ern Railway.
Only one night on the road from Rich
mand to Montgomery. Mobile. New Orr
leans Memphis or Nashville. Fast liz
tied trains: dining cars. Consult folders
before arraning your trip: to be had at
m ssenger Office. No. 920 East Main ST..
or of any agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
SWANSON IN PATRICK
He Speaks TO Large Audience as Also
Does HIS Opponents Advocate.
fsnec,al EDispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The7TImes.I.9s3g
STUART. VA. October 2S-To-day is
Patrick County Court day. and there was
man Claude "A. Swanson spoke In the
courthouse and William NJ. Peyton on
the court green.
Both gentlemen had large and attentive
erovds. II. swanson was advocating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29
Bishops Consecrated.
(By Associated Press.l

81 (By Associated Press.l
ST PAUL, MIMI. October 2s.-The
conservation of Bishops Stariha and
Keane at st. Paul's Cathedral to-day wa
celebrated in the presence of a large as
semblagc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-29

After examining several witnesses the
,n.vycrs made long arguments. and, Judge
Martin took the case under Amusement.
One OF the features of the trial was that
Me hooks Of the newspaper We're brought
l,,io court for TESTIMONY as to the circu-
l.tion
Graham guardian., 1902-10-24
RIVERS OF INK.
Miles Of Graphite and 86I, 900
Pens Used in the War
Department,

The Office material used in the
executive department at Washing
ton is sufficient to keep thousands
of operatives busy the year round
and foots up surprising aggregates.
Rivers Of ink, forests Of cedar and
mines Of graphite are reasonably
mild exaggerations when applied
TO the total of clerical supplies for
the government service.
The war department annually
uses 86l,408 pen, $4,000 pencils,
1927 quarts of mucilage, 1854
quarts of black ink, 3,l67 bottles
Of red ink and 1000 gross of rub.
Der bands Of different sizes.
There are used annually by the
postoffice department $3.50 pounds
of rubber bands, 300,OOO,OO0 facing
slips, $500 dozen indelible pencils,
100000 black and colored pencils
and 1925 gross of pens. There
are 100000 penholders used an
nually. Each of these is inscribed
"Property of the United States
Postofice Department" The
headquarters of the postal service
uses each year l2,OUO quarts of
black ink, 100000 pounds of
small jute twine, put up in half
pound balls, $500 steel erasers
and more than 100000 black
carbon sheets.
The interior department uses
annually $4,000 lead pencils,
G,925 gross of steel pens, 5000
quarts Of black ink and $500
quarts of mucilage.
Unestimated millions of pins
and uncomputed reams of paper,
with millions of envelopes are
used each year in the govern
mental service. The treasury de-
partment and other branches of
the public service use supplies in
proportion to the figures given for
the war, postoffice and interior de-
partments.
Graham guardian., 1902-10-24

visor S. S. Gish notify all property
owners on the east end of 10th
street, west end of 18th street,
(from west side of Park to west
line of townsite) and from railroad
track north to 9th on J street, to
clear away all brush and rubbish
from said streets and ifit is not done
after being duly notified the Su-
pervisor is hereby authorized to
do said work or have the same
done at the owners expense.
1t was on motion ordered that