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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-30


following poem written IN 1871. on
its walls by an unknown author:
Thou art crumbling to the dust, Old
pile.
Thou art Fastening 70 thy fall.
And round thee IN thy loneliness
The worshippers are scattered now
Who knelt before thy shrine.
And silence reigns where anthems
rose.
In the days OF Aud Lang Syne.'
And sadly slehs the wandering wind
Where oft In years gone by.
Prayers rose from many hearts to
Him.
The Highest Of the High:
The tramp OF many busy foot
That sought thy aisles In DER.
And many weary heart around
Is still forevermore.
How doth ambitions hope take wing,
How drops the spirit now.
We hear the distant city's din.
The dead are mute below.
The sun that shone upon their paths
Now gilds their lonely graves:
The zephyrs which once famed their
brows.
The grass above them waves.
Oh. could we call the many back
Whove gathered here In vain
Who've careless roved where we do
now.
Who'll never meet again:
How would our weary souls be stirred.
To meet the earnest gaze
or the lovely and the beautiful,
The lights of other days.
What a regret not to know the one
who penned such beautiful lines. Who
can keep back the silent tear. after
reading those lines and at the same
time standing on ground that was
drenched by our brothers blood. and
remembering that this church lived 10
see the wars of nigh onto two CEN
turtles. which gave to us that price
less jewel. liberty?
Fastening on. for II was growing
evening. made for the Union lines. for
had seen very little Of them. and it
was here thatmy heart was interested.
for dear father travelled this field
In the final assault on Petersburg l
was most agreeahly surprised TO find
fba entraOchmants in fua state af
preservation The old zig-zag ditch is
yet 10 feet deep. and tangled though
1t was with underbrush. / made my
way from the aforesaid ravine up 10
the Union fort. which is plainly
marked by the places where the guns
lay. / stopped in the zig-zag ditch for
a moment of thought far from the
cities din, with nothing to break the
death-like stiffness, but the distant song
of the beautiful mockingbird as it sang
its goodnight song. and here and there
the darting of the sand lizard. small
but swift runner. as it scurried into the
brush-grown trenches at my approach.
Here and there 1 picked up bullet af-
ter bullet. each one mute reminder
of probably some poor mothers boy
who sleeps on the field where he drop
ped.
Nothing but night drove me back. for
it was thrilling TO stand on such
sacred ground. untouched by anything
but natureisince those eventful days.
On my way back l stopped here and
there TO pick up bullet. some pieces
Of the soldiers old clay pipes. buttons.
tho bra GO rim, off a Cr1O 7 stonnad af
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-30

Have you any money working for
you? If not, open a Savings Account
with us today. Try one of ou- home
banks.
GUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK,
Masonic Temple Building.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-30
urtt's Prescription Pharmacy, - s ~ M,la Via,

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Cod Liver Oil SOC per Pint bottle Al
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

ley Adams and Mr.. w. B. Irby on the
right. They marched up the aisles and
the alternating ladies and gentlemen pass
ing across. formed two sem-circles about
the altar. The bride came next, entering
from the left with the maid OF honor,
Miss Lizzie 1rby. The groom entered
from the right with Mr.. William Duval.
the best man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Green. pastor OF the Methodist
church, assisted by the uncle Of the
groom.
The church was beautifully decorated
The church was beautifully and taste
fully decorated with evergreens. potted
plants and cut flowers and softly light
ed with pink globe lamps and candles. The
music was rendered by Miss Sallie Ster-
ling. who played the wedding march and
Loves Old Sweet Song" during the
ceremony.
The bride wore white organdy over
tafeta silk and carried Brides roses The
groom wore conventional black.
The groom is an associate member of
one of the leading hardware firms OF this
town. He is wei liked and exceedingly
popular among those who know him.
The bride is a beautiful and accomplish
ed young lady. who possesses an enviable
circle of friends and admirers in and
around Blackstone. The many and we'll
selected presents attest the popularity Of
the bride and groom.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
for Washington. New York. and other
friends at the Blackstone Hotel after De-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
PROPRIETOR BUFFALO LlTHIA SPRINGS, yiRe:Ml


CASTOR Kraker. NJ. ~ Powers. ana
: Basses-Messrs. Leslie \. Morecock.
John ]. F!neGan, y. Y Shea, John W
Nokely. William L. Finegan. 2. Me
Donald James Cowardin. Alvin smith.
DR. William a. MCGOWAN. Fl. E. Bur
nett II. A Mclaughlin. r. l.. Meagher,
~ A. Morrissey, and John MurphE:
Among those who occupied seats IN the
Rev. Fathers Bowler. Magri, waters.
and Bowden; Hon. Joe Button. Hon
George Lindsay; Hon. george Pitcher.
of Norfolk: James Y Trehy, of Norfolk:
Hon. S. l.. Kelley. Hon. Thomas Fl. Ed
wards, City Sergeant Smith and friends,
e ~ Payne and Il party OF SeEt!eIneh'
Mr. John NJ Higgins. John r Higgins
Mr.. KELLEY, Miss Eleanor Higsins MISS
Teresa Higgins. Mr.. B. Gallagher and
party. Mr. Fritz Sitterdiug and family:
Mr. l.. F. Sullivan and family. Mr. ana
Mrs P J. White.
Among the prominent people in the
audience were Mr. and Mrs. sam Cohen
John A. Moroso, Mr.. William Roach.
Mr. and Mrs McGinnis. Mr.. Herbert g
Duce, Mr.. Harry Tucker. Mr.. y: T. Rag-
land Nh Edward Stahl, OF CieVelano
o.; Senator Hinkley, of Maryland. and
all the Catholic clergy in the city Others
Mott, Charles c. Hunserford. Miss Lily
ENNIS. Miss Mayme McSweeney. MIR and
Mrs. John Bliley. John N. Purcell, Miss
Alice Griffith. Miss Annie Cain. Miss
Teresa Dippner Miss Mary Griffith.
Others in the audience were Mr. Girls
Manning. Mr. James Phillips. Mr.. John
Roach. Mr.. Dolan. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin
Miss Mamie Taylor, the Misses Shaugh-
messy, Mr.. John Powers. and many
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
a BLACKSTONE. WEDDING.
of JAS. D. Cralie ana Miss

Mar: w. Irby.
BLACKSTONE. VA. December IL
(Special)-The marriage of Miss Mary
w Irby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter 1rby. and James d. Cralle took place
this afternoon at o'clock in the Metho-
dist church.
Promptly at the appointed hour, the
bridal party formed In the vestibule of the
church. and with the opening strains OF
the wedding marc from LohenSrln. the
ushers r. B. Spencer and Samuel Hurt.
entered on the left. and l.. II. Stokes and
Samuel Epes on.tne right They marched
up the aisles and took their places on
either side. near the altar. They were
followed by Miss Annie Hoy. OF Peters
burg, on the left. and Mr.. J. l.. Neblet.
on the right: then came, Miss Jennie 1rby
with Miss Margaret Cralle on the ltf,
and Mr.. George Seays with Mr.. Harry
Williams on the right; Miss Bessie
Cralle with Miss Ellen Duval on the left.
and Mr. G. L. Carter and Mr.. Alexander.
Gray on the right: Miss Fannie Irby with
Miss Alice Irby5 on the left; and Mr.. Ash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
.tn -.ccn,.,ne Marriage.

T-ASI.EY. VA, December 1l.-(Special.)
Mr. G. G. Nelson. a prosperous farmer
Of this county. and Miss Alice Lee Mill
ner. the youngest daughter Of Mr.. J.
II. Miilner. were married at I:45 p NJ. yes
tei'lay ct the BAPTIST parsonage. The
Gel cr,ony WIS performed by the Rev. II
s. Kidd. The bride was attired in g
gown Of blue bl oadclCth and g black pic
tuzc hat \ reception at the residence
Of the "roomS parents followed the cere-
mony. Ar. ant; Mrs. Nelson were the
recipients Of many handsome presents.
Tie attendants were DR.. II. d. Lillistnn
and Miss T:larth Middleton, DR. y. IL
Lilist1n and Miss Minnie Stephenson, Ny.
Z. D. -Arros ard Miss Lulu Lewis, Mr..
r. w. Twyfcrd and Miss Idtcl Mock, Mr..
Richard -Ayrcs and Maize Duncan. MI.
Charles Ayres and Miss Fowler and Mr..
Alfred G.. Ayres and Miss Annie Middle
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
PlTTSYL VANIA BRIDES.
Marriage of Nr. c. l.. Williams and
Miss Mary G. CGrbin.

bNiIfUSc III -ni. y. a.. " AaiAa>S'AsS ~'AA>'
Miss Mary G. CorbiH.
CHATHAM VA December 11.-(Spe
ciall-A beautiful wedding was celebrated
in the Springs Garden Presbyterian church
last night. when Miss Mary Catherine
Corbn was married to Mr.. Charles Lester
Williams The editice was Very prettily
decorated with chrEsanthemums. potted
plants and cverGreens.
To the strains OF the wedding march
from LohenGrin the bridal party entered
from the main entrance, passing down
the aisles to the altar. where they crossed
and formed the sides of a square in talk
ing their stands. The party entered as
follows:
Thompson; Miss Pansy Corbin. with MI
Lorenza Collier; Miss Pinkie Adams. with
Mr. Asa Hodnett; Miss Ruth Corbn. with
Mr.. Floyd Williams Miss Leelie Pugh
with Mr.. Wyatt Corbin. The bride very
beautifully gowned in a creation of white.
entered from the left. and was attended
by her sister and maid of honor. Miss
Sallie Corbin. They were joised just III
front Of the altar by the groom and his
best man. Mr.. j. C. Ciapp, OF Reidsvilie,
n. c. Rev George w. BeIll. of Charlotte.
n. c.. spoke the few solemn words max
ing the two one.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
party and intimate friends were driven
to the brides home. where an elegant
French supper was served. The bride is
a charming young woman of many accom-
plishments and is much beloved by 2
large circle OF friends. 'Ehe groom IS a
very fine young man of sterling ciarac-
ter. and win make 4 very devoted hus-
band.
Miss Ida May Currie, was tonight mar"
ried to Mr.. w. ]. Harper. at O'Clock. at
the brides home near Design. Rev. R. e.
l.. -ANlor. at this place. performed the
ceremony. The wedding was very quiet
one Immediately after the ceremony
the newly welded pair were driven to the
home of the groon's mother. where they
Will reside.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
MRS. OWENS SERIOUSLY ILL.

DR. Harry e. Baker, of Richmond. was
called TO the bedside Of Mrs. Thomas e.
Owens, in Chesterfield county. at . late
hour last night. Mrs. Owens has been i'll
for some time and her condition grew
worse last night. She WAS in a serious
condition al an early hour this morning.
Ir ". +. Merchant was called 10 the
gypsy camps on the Petersburg turnpike
last evening 10 treat one Of the women
who was Ill there.
The condition of DR.. T. Z. Mathews wc>
much improved yesterday and he was able
10 take much nourish,nelft: His illness
mas caused his friends much concern and
thev will be glad TO know that lie is now
able TO be UP again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
PASTORS SALARY INCREASED.

The regular business meeting OF me
Clop:on-Street Baptist church last sun
day was one of great interest and en-
courasc,nent to pastor and people me
pa stor is now entering upon his ionrth
wear rs pastor or the church. and from
the very beginning Of his pastorate the
work under his leadership has prospereo
and grown along all lines. The past year
has been one Of unusual prosperity. me
membership has greatly increased Inc
two missionary and other benevolent So
cicties of the church have taken on ne"
life The church is out of debt. ana as
a token OF their gratitude to God for MS
blessings. and their determination 10 IN
sure in service and to also express an
appreciation of the worth and noble lead
ership of the pastor. Rev. w. W. Sisk,
the church. at this meeting, heartily ana
unanimously increased his salary SEQ.
The old officers, with a few exceptions,
were re- elected. The newly-elected OIL
GERS bein: Assistant Sunday-school Super
intendent. Percy Fuqua: Assistant Chor-
lister, Mrs C. II. I<ahl: Mrs. j. w. Holt.
a member Of the Finance Committee.
and Airs. Curry Gregory, treasurer of the
Missionary Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
SUFFERED BLOW OVER HEAD.
r. Owen II-Tire In Drugstore.

City Sergeant j. G. Saunders narrowly
escaped being seriously injured by John
Gordon the negro who was adiudged III
sane Wednesday, when he attempted TO
put some OF the lunatics clothes on in the
Manchester jail last evening.
GORDON landed a heavy blow over Ser
gsant Saunders's head. which crushed his
hat. Gordon was raTing and would have
injured Mr.. Saunders had he remained III
the cell. AS soon as he saw that his lie
wss in danger Sergeant Saunders LETT tne
coll and locked the iron door.
An effort Will be made to-day TO have
the insane man sent 20 the asylum in
petcrsbMrg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
BUFFALO LlTHIA WATER
'.The Most Effective Of the Natural Medici.
nal Waters and "Strikingly Superior to
LitE1ia Tablets in Bright's Disease, Albu-
1nin,1ria, Calculi, Gout, Rheumatism, In.
flan1n1ation Of the Bladder and all Renal
Compilations.

N. Love YORK c r, yoo, e. ezlni 5asse
couege re>fean Aedia. ioeirt0a
tH st effective OF the strkingl superior
to emergency solutions tablets and water
solution isa exceedingly one''
D.. 3. Barnser, Chairman g Iaeuhy and 12, epysiogy
Years Acid agent times
tablets
te
suits have sosI 4I BUFFALO zRTEEA WATER u I Ing
body
Allison HODGES,
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best aiSaine adecs
u1;t is once sheet anchors
Dr. sos Ioit Orleans, The State d
Of 5 say l7EEAED WATER E5dncys and 1 s
aa Abuminura
ndion Of tie Bladder The
usually
Medical impuation question
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PROPRIETOR BUFFALO LlTHIA SPRINGS, VIRGINIA j
PURCELL LADD & CO.. AGENTS, RICHMOND, VA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
RRolSc INTO a STAEI,E

Mr.. Howard Swincford. who lives nca,
Manchester, reported that thieves broke
into his stable Tuesday night and stole
a very fine calf. The theft was COM
mi,ted while The members of the family
We're eating supper. The police are ~
work on the case.
Nj. Swineford is president of thc.swine-
fora Lithia Water Company, and is en-
gagged in The insurance business in Rich
mond.
MR.. BRONATGH DECLINES.
Mr.. Joseph Ny. BronauSh. treasurer of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
A Marriage in Nelson.

GREENFIELD. VA. December 11.-tSpc-
cial.p-Thera was Il beautiful WcddinS at
the home of the brides father Mr.. John
p. Hughes. "Wednesday. December 3rd.
when Mr.. Thomas B. Anderson and Miss
Anna Blanche Hughes We're united i'll
marriage by Rev. J. O. Seasons a num-
Der of relatives and friends We're present.
The parlor was beautifully decorated with
ferns. cllrysanthemuns. and potted plants.
After. the ceremony the guests were es-
corte6 to the dining room. where d grand
dinner awaited them. The bridal party
We're given q sumptuous supper later in
the day at the nospitablc home of Mr..
and Mrs ST.. Carter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS.

That there is a persistency on the part
of many persons in violating the ordi-
nanCcS OF Manchester is evident by the
fact that COWS are still allowed to run
II large along Hull street, and small
boys stand on the street corners at night
and indulge in vulgar conversation. which
IS frequently overheard by women who
pass by them.
Complaint has already been made of a
disorderly crowd of boys in Senmes
street between Seventh and Eighth
These boys, it is alleged. used language
that is obscene. and raise. sIch a noise at
times as TO make their presence obnoxi-
Gus TO the neighhorhOoG
IN regard 10 the COWS running at large
it will be remembered that only a few
months ago the little child of Mr.. How
ard MCGEE was gored by one of the ami
mails in HUI street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
ENJOYABLE DANCE.

The dance In Leader FALL last night was
q most enjoyable affair, Several couples
from Richmond were present Some OF
the dancers were Misses Burns. Titlnus,
Bailey, To-day. Smith. Ia1'lero. Brown.
Fitzgerald. = q Moore. Of Richmond; and
Messrs. Eravser, LioyG. smith. Wa*mack,
I'auicro Latham, Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Via of Richmond and others.
Tho management has arranged Cor spe-
,.ial music for next Tuesday night. when
u. .strneed orchestra will play. The New
Years german which is 10 be given in
Leader llall xii! be among the enjoyable
nNn1.te Of the SeaSnr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
NEW TESTIMONY
IN CROPSEY CASE.
woman VIII Swear She SAW Wilcox
nnt, Nellie Together Within Is
:;inmteS Of G.r}2x DcMth.

NORFOLK, VA. December Nv. A.
Cropsey. the father Of Nellie Cropsey.
for whose murder James Wilcox will be
shortly tried q second time in Hartford
county. n g. passed through Norfolk to-
day, el, route for his home. in Elizabeth
City N c.. from a visit to New York
where he had consulted his brother. An
drew ]. CTopsey, one of the lawyers for
the prosecution.
Mr. Cropsey declared that lie had be-
come possessed of some additional evil
dence against WilcoE. which would be in
troduced at the new trial. This evidence
will be given by woman. who will
swear that she saw Wilcox and Nellie
Cropsey together within fifteen minutes
of the time at which the girls death
has been fixed. He refused to divulse
the name Of this new witness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
NrRpERER KNOWN HERE.

Mr. Hunter Y. Baldwin, the .ry goods
merchant said last night that he was
surprised to see that Mr.. Arthur Bishop.
o: Petersburg. had murdered Mr. Thomas
J. Wilson in Charlotte. n. C.. where the
young drummer had gene 10 sell shoes
FOR his firm, Nessrs. +. NJ. Hoye & Co..
of Boston. for whom the slayer had work
ed. Mr.. Baldwin said that Mr. Bishop
was in Manchester not long ago, and that
ne ordered a lot Of shoes through him.
Mr.. Baldwin found Mr.. Bishop TO be an
exceedingly pleasant young man. The
drumme,, had been 10 Manchester re-
neat cdiv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
CAN ONE TESTIFY
AS TO HIS OWN AGE?

WARRENTON. VA. December IL
(Speciall-An interesting and important
case was decided in the Circuit Court
to-day. the title of which is Gould, Re
ceiver, Us. E. e. Moore
The purpose Of this suit was to com
pei the defendant Moore. 70, pay the as
of stock in the Berryville Land and I'm
provement Company. The issue mar.
rowed down to plea of the statute of
limitations out Of infancy During the
decision was rendered on the question as
to whether q witness should be allowed
to testify as to his own age. Mr.. Nc
Cormick for the plaintiff. commended that
statements made by witness as to his
own age were hearsay and inadmlssabie
This question was the hinge upon
which the case turned. Mr. E. 3. Moore
the defendant. was the only witHess Us
to his own age. and If his testimony was
admitted it would establish the plea of
infancy. If Moore was an infant. the
plaintiff would be called upon to pro.
duce written proof OF the ratification OF
any contract with the plaintiff. after the
said Moore reached his majority-a re-
quirement of the statute OF frauds At
mick. assisted by e. S, Turner for Gould.
receiver and Mr.. Whiting. Of the Berry
VILE Bar. for the defendant. Moore, as
sisted by James 2; jetfrieS. esq, ana
Mr. Moore's testimony as to his own age
should be admitted on the ground that
it was information acquired ante liten
motan and as matter Of common re-
mort among his associates. There was
no testimony 10 rebuff that of Mr. Moor.
and the plea of infancy prevailed. In
struettons from the bench plainly put the
defendant within the protection of the
statute of limitations
Mr.. Moore is. perhaps. the only man
who has wen against the boom, com.
panies but his victory was individual!
in its nature. because it was the result
of SDartai pleas
The Court did not pass on any funda-
mental principles, except. in the Incl
dental ruling that the obligation OF the
assjcnee Of stock on which there were
indictments to be paid. must be in writ
ing if any of the instruments were TO be
paid after the expiration OF year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
ALDERMEN MEET TONIGHT.

The meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen,
which is TO be held tonight. will DO one
Of the most important sessions that has
been held in recent months l is believed
that that body will concur in the action
Of the City Assembly in allowing Messrs.
Woodward & Son to construct a spur
track along Everett street 10 their lum-
Der yard. The resolution offered by MIR.
Waverly Nunnaily. which provides for
Two more regular policemen after Decem-
Der % will probably be concurred in
without much discussion. Several other
important matters are to be considered.
a joint meeting of the two branches
will be held in the near future to elect
DR.. L. G. Hill as successor to DR.. w. p.
Mathews IS president of the Board Of
Health of Manchester. The resignation OF
DR. Mathews will also be accepted at the
meeting tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
IN THE MAYORS COURT.


Johnny TinneE. colored, charged with
crea ting disturbance in the street. was
lined 81 by Mayor Maurice. yesterday
morning.
Valentine Matthews. Who was charged
with ordinance violation, did not appear
in court, and p summons vas issued for
him.
W. NJ. Tompktns, who was charged with
allowing his horse to run at large in the
streets of Manchester has been fined 81
John Gordon. colcred. who is better
known as PING GorCon, is now locked
up in the lunatics cell in the Manches-
ter jail, having been adiudged insane
Wednesday afternoon. Gordan became in
sane Immediately after suffering an acct
dent at the mill of the Richmond Stand
ard Steel Spike and Iron Company a few
days ago. 1t is said that he sprained his
back. Drs. f. 7. Ruckcr and Z. G.. Hill
regard ii as Il peculiar case of insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
,rr1a iN rAsu1NcroN-

Miss Amelia Paul, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Paul. of Manchester. WAS
married in Washington yesterday TO Mr..
John Sterling. Of Richmond
The couple left Tor the National Capital
on tie carly morning train and only a
few OF their friends knew of their inten-
ton of being married
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. ster-
ling left for other northern cities. where
they viii remain for Z few days. Upon
their ratury, they Will make their future
home IN Richmond, where the groom IS
engaged in The mercantile business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
ALsEN +. THOMAS RESIGNS.

MIR 1Alsen e Thomas. one of the man
ayers of the American Office of the I'M
pcrial Tobacco Company of Great Brit
ain. has rendered his resignation, to take
effect on the 30th of June next Mr.
Thomas is reticent on the subject of his
proposed severance of his relations with
the Imperial Company. and declined to
discuss the matter a t all. He has made
many friends in this city, who will re-
#gret to learn of this step. If 1t means
that he coptemplates removal from the
city. tt is Impossible, to learn what are
his pla ms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
FIRE IN A DRUGSTORE.

The fire department was called to the
drugstore Of Charles Z. Friend, in Hull
street al Ills o'clock yesterday morning.
The fire was in the rear of The store and
was caused by an oil stove, which was
turned over.
Fireman Walter Z. Smith said that he
made good time in getting to the scene
with the apparatus. being on hand within
four minutes after the alarm was turned
in. The blaze was soon out, and very
little damage was done to the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
TOURS YEARS IN PENITENTIARY.

FOURS YEARS IN PENITENTIARY
commemorative Attorney l.. H. Wells
said yesterday that john Lewis Jones,
better known as Jack Frost the negro
who shot and wounded Frank Owens a
twelve yesro!d white boy, has been SEN
tenced TO foar years in the penitcntiary
by Judge Hancock. Of the Chesterfield
circuit court. Owens is the son Of NJ. Z.
Owens, a prominent citizen of the county,
and was out in the woods looking after
some cows when tie negro shot him.