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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
MADE THEIR NESTS
OF CONSTITUTION
Brief News Notes from the
Capitol-The Union
Painters.

Mr.. j. n Erenaman. one of the assist
ant secretaries of the late Constitutional
Convention who has been here since adj
Journment working on a special edition
of the new instrument. which he will OF
fer for sale. will never have any moro
use for squirrels.
Mr.. Brenaman has for some days been
at work in the cloak-room of the Senate,
and the other night he left his papers
on the long table there usual They
were al in order. and he expected TO re-
sumo work the next morning where he
left Off. But $he was unable TO do so. as
squirrel invaded the room during the
night and played havoc with his papers.
tearing some very important ones TO
pieces and using them for a nest. The
window in the outer end of the room was
left up few inches for ventilation and
it was through this that the euterprlsi2g
bunny" came. Were il lawful To do SO,
Br. Brenaman would go cunning in the
hope of getting revenge. for it will take
him a great while to do the destroyed
work over again The tracks of the
roguish squirrel could be plainly seen on
the papers in the room.
Governor Montague spent a very busy
day in his office. He had large number
of callers. including Hon. E c. FoIkes.
of this city. His k.Xcellency has had M
no official notice of trouble there Eie is
ready TO meet the situation promptly
should there appear need for military as
sistance in order to preserve peace ard
is awaiting information from local art-
thoriteS
The Governor took UP many matters
of more or less public interest yesterday
but he had so many callers that he was
able to dispose OF but few of them.
A committee from the Painters Union
waited on Governor Montague yesterday
afternoon and entered a formal protest
against Mr. R. L. Peters who has the
painting Of the Executive Manson The
protest is on the ground that AIR. Peters
employs non-unton laror. Governor Mon
would take the matter up with the ar
chitects Messrs holland e SaskerviIl
whom he requested 10 see that union labor
was employed on this work and inform
the committee of the result.
Governor Montagua yesterday 1es-
ignated Judge B. a. Hancock Of Chester
field to hold a special term of the Circuit
Court at Amelia county on September
18th, Judge George ]. Hundley is inter-
ested in the case to be tried.
Secretary of the Commonwealth Eggles-
ton issued charter yesterday 10 the
Herndon Milling Company. OF Herndon.
Halifax county. Va. The COMPANY Is 10
manufacture meal flour and other pro-
ducts. The capital stock is To be 5000.
and the company can own Loco acres OF
w l.. Palmer. Farudon. Va. PRESIDENT:
w. V. Hummer, Sterling VA. vice-pFasf-
dent. and William Groom. Sterling Va.
secretary and treasurer. The home office
will he located at Herndon. Halifax eoun-
ty, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
OFF FOR FRISCO
Mr.. Conway Sands Goes There on Be.
half Of Claimants TO a Fortune.


In hopes of establishing the claim of
certain Richmond people to the fortune
left by the late Charles Hill, of San Fran
cisco, Mr.. Conway r. Sands. a well-known
attorney, will leave tonight over the
Chesapeake and Ohio for the Pacific
slope, where he will actively take up the
fight Of his Richmond clients.
Mr.. Sands was to have departed week
or more ago. but owing to unforeseen
circumstances he has been detained in the
city. Hell confident of esta blishing a
claim which will hold good in the Cali
fornia courts.
AS has before been stated Charles Hill
an eccentric character of the Golden
Gate, died suddenly some three months
or more ago. leaving in a savings hank
$4,000 and securities for property es;i-
mated to be worth in the neighhorhood
of 100000. Strangely enough very few
people in San Francisco were acquainted
with the wealthy man. he having lived
almose entirely to himself, and as no will
could be found the immense fortune was
placed in the hands of the public admin
istrator to be held until the rightfn heirs
came forward and established beyond ell
doubt their claim to the estate.
And in this way the Richmond people
became interested in the matter. Charles
q
POI Randolph Street: Mrs. Dora V. Hous-
ton, of No. 1914 West Main Street and
Mrs. Maud C. Plunkett all being of the
opinion that the dead man was I. near
relative OF theirs. who fed from F,ch
mond in the ffties, after having become
involved in a grave difficulty.
According to the local claimants this
relative changed his name after leaving
Richmond. and the man who died in
California under the name of Hill was no
other than their kinsman. Samuel S.
Bath. who so suddenly departed from
this city.
The matter was first placed in the hands
of Mr.. Isaac Diggs. attorney. and !rter
Mr.. Sands became interested in the case.
Together these gentlemen employed a
well-know attorney in Frisco. submitting
to him much of the evidence in their pos
session, as a result of which the Cali
fornia lawyer is now firmly convinced
that the claim of the Richmond people
will hold good in the courts Of the far
western State.
In order to give the case the attention
that it requires it has been deemed wise
that Mr. Sands be on the spot. and he
therefore will leave the city tonight for
the Golden Gate. 1t is not known hoS
long he will have to remain there but
it is thought that it will require some
little time for him to reach a final set
Element with the public administrator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
SECREGATE IMMORAL HOUSES
Crusade in This Direction Highly Prob
able as Result Of Mr. Miners Speech.

As. result of the defeat of the ordi-
nance in reference to immoral houses by
the Common Council at the regular
monthly meeting Tuesday night. IL is
mora than probable Il general crusade
against houses OF i'll fame will be under
taken by the ministers OF Richmond. It
was learned yesterday on good authority
that the extract from the talk OF Council-
man Miner in reference to the existenece
of places OF an immoral character in the
most respectable sections OF the city, has
aroused a number OF citizens and a large
majority OF the local clergy. and from
the pulpit next Sunday several preachers
will endorse the speech OF the councilman
from Clay Ward and demand of the polics
that ordinances now existing In regard
to immoral houses be more rigidly en-
forced.
In his talk to the Common Council last
Tuesday night. Mr.. Miner names several
localities in which he claimed houses OF
known i'll repute were allowed 10 exist.
despite efforts OF certain citizens TO have
them abated by the police.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
POLICE BOARD
Interesting Meeting of That Body Ex-
peCted This Afternoon.

The regular meeting OF the Board of
Police Commissioners will be held this
afternoon at 5.o'ciock.
A successor to Policeman King. of the
Third District, will be elected. Mr. King
resigned 70 go back to work at his trade
as a roller. His successor will come
from Clay Ward.
Other matters to be inquired into will
be the escape OF the prisoners from the
First Police Station While Officer Keegan
vas on guard and the Hulcher- Pendleton
fight will be investigated. Mr.. Hucher
has not fully recovered from the effect
of the bullet wound in the leg. but ne may
be able to be out to-day
These matters, ii is thought, will take
up the entire attention of the boa:1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

children all OF whom had gathered to do
them honor. the vets formed into line
and marched t6 the courthouse square,
keeping time TO the music from the drum
corps
..oh. what a pity they did not bring a
band OF musicl', exclaimed lady, as the
vets passed along with steady tramp.
Ranks were then broken. and immedi-
ately public exercises began by the vast
audience being called to order by DR.. r.
G. Southall commander OF j. r. Irwin
Camp. who made a brief but appropriate
address of welcome. concluding by intro
ducing DIR. Grizzly, who offered prayer
in behalf OF the large audience before
him
Patriotic and highly eulogistic addresses
were then delivered on the Confederate
soldier and the women of the South by
General Battle, of North Carolina; Col
onel Tom Smith. of Suffolk: and General
Stith Boiling, of Petersburg. all Of whom
testified their allegiance to the cause
that they knew and believed to be
right
FINE SPEECH.
Adjournment was then had for dinner.
and the great crowd gathered around the
tables and satisfied their longings with
the hottest kind Of good Brunswick stew
and other tempting edibles that were
spread before them. This over. the au-
dience again assembled around the public
stand. when an appeal was made by
Polk Miller in behalf of funds for the
erection of a monument to the memory
of the Confederate dead of the county
During the course of his remarks Mr.
Miller told some of his best stories in his
most inimitab!e style, greatly to the de-
location of his audience. Mr.. r. B. Davis.
of Petersburg and Mr.. Tony Miller. of
Richmond, in song. fiddle and banjo. also
greatly aaaed TO the entertainment a
Soody sum was raised from the crowd
Two old negro men of the county con-
tributcd dollar apiece
The next attraction was an Old Maids
concert, given in the courthouse, the
maids being arrayed in the most gorgeous
and fantastic costumes ina ginable. The
building was Inadequate to hold the vast
crowd that swayed and surged at the
front door in an effort to gain admit
lance
AT $50 o'clock all aboard was sounded,
and the Richmond contingent proceeded
to the city. which was reached at
o'clock. Everybody had a, good time. and
all testified that hot times reigned SUI
preme in old Amelia county yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

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Among the guests registered at the no


Among the guests registered at the no.
tells last night were:
Lexinston-J. S. Wingo. Spartanburg,
S. c.; II. a. Thomas, South Boston: O. e
Mekins. Goffncy, S. c.; r. S. Bradshaw.
Fort Wayne; w. II. Vincent, Capron. Va
w. II. Yates. Norfolk; T. F. Robinson
and wife, Farmville; w. D. Johns, Lynch
burg
Jefcrson-C. II. Pierce. Louisville; S.
B. McConico. New Orleans: James H
Miller. Philadelphia; j. B. Ficklen and
wife. Fredericksburg: J. Edward Martin.
Philadelphia; Mrs. Pue and the Misses
Pue. Atlanta, Ga.
Murphy's-George P. Watkins, Lynch
burg; F. T. Lee. Stonewall. w. Va: W.
p Reid, Chicago; f. G. Harding. Phila-
delphia: Tim Murphy and, wife, George
Lindsay, Primers. Va: B. F. Gravley,
Leatherwood: NJ. Dorm. Frankfort Ky:
Mrs. N. E. Byrd. Helena, Ark; Alexan-
der Cunningham, Virginia.
New Ford's-Charles Steger, city: r.
Gresham. Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
GOVERNOR CORNELL WRITES
Former Executive New York VIII
Viii Help Ter~Centenary.

Former Governor Cornell. Of New York.
has written Governor Montague a very
nice letter stating that he was Chief
Executive or this State when the York
town Centennial was held In 1881, and
that he took much interest in its success.
He is Interested now in the success OF
the jamestown Ter-Centenery to be held
In 1907 and writes the Governor TO know
the proper authorities to communicate
with as he desires to make a small con-
rrlpution TO the rund being raised for
the affair.
Governor Cornell is now out Of politics.
and is living Quietly at his home at
Itn1ca, n. Y. HIS generous orer and
kindly interest IN the coming exposition
will no doubt be greatly appreciated by
those in charge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
To SOLDIERS HON
AND WEST POINT
The Lambs Had a Great Time on.
Yesterday.
SOME WENT TO AMELIA
Lee Camp Will Entertain Them Toe
Night-WiII Be Presented by Lambs
With Picture of General Lee
Taken During the War.
SOME WENT TO AMELIA

The Lamb Club of Philadelphia is
opposed OF people who know all about
having a good time. They have demon
stra ted this clearly since they have been
in Richmond. Every day has been spent
In sightseeing and pleasure seeking and
1t Will be kept up until they leave on
their nomeward journey, via Luray and
Washington, u. c., at o'clock to-mor-
row morning.
Inc Lambs divided up considerably
yesterday. Some of them went with their
Old wartime enemies to the Confederate
reunion at Amelia, enjoying the day
greatly.
AT OLD SOLDIERS. HOME
AT 10 O'Clock a large number of them
accompanied by their line band, went to
the R. E. Lee Camp Soldiers Home and
there was a great mingling of the
Blue and the Gray" The band gave a
concert, which was greatly enjoyed. and
the old vets on both sides were delighted
with the popular airs that were played.
After being shown through and rendered
many Inequalities the Lambs returned
to the city and many Of them went to
est Point for supper last night. They
left here at 4:3o O'Clock and returned at
10:30 p. NJ. Tonight Lee Camp Will en-
terrain the club at their hall
PRESENT. STOLEN PICTURE.
There will be speeches and songs and
then one of the Lambs will present to
the camp a picture of General r. E. Lee
which was stolen by one of their men
from the ConfederateS 81 the Valley in
1854. Inese exercises promise to be OF
n most Interesting nature and a large
crowd Will doubtless attend.
The Lambs express themselves as high
Iy pleased with their stay in Richmond
so far.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
MONEY FOR INVESTMENT
Capitalists Holding Back Because of the
Uncertainty.

a prominent real estate agent said yes
terday afternoon that there was s., 900. 900
ready for investment in real estate in
this city Just as soon as strikes were
over and material became cheaper and
more plentiful.
There is such a demand for labor" he
said, land material is so high and so
uncertain that capitalists do not care to
put out their money
The demand for houses continues, and
rents are still very high. Many families
are .doubling-up" SO as to escape the
high rates.
Real estate sales to-day:
Brick dwelling, No. 2l15 NJ Street, by
c. l.. & H. l.. Denoon. ct 5 O'Clock.
Lot on north side of Hull Street. be-
tween Fifth and Sixth Streets. Manches-
ter, by E. H. Wells and II. w Anderson,
at II o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS
Mr.. John D. Potts Visitor in the City
Observation-Disclosures Stevens Back.


Mr.. Joseph A. Higgins, chief clerk OF
the passenger department OF the west
Point Route. with headquarters IN At
Ianta. is in Richmond. enjoying ms va
cation. Mr. Higgins is an old Rlcnnot'a
bow. having been raised in this city. pSsI
for the past several years he nad oeeh
located in Atlanta. Since reaching Flcu-
mond he has been busy greeting his otd-
time friends and acquaintance
Mr. John D. Potts. assistant general
Messenger agent of the Chesapeake ana
Ohio With headquarters in Cincinnati.
was in the city yesterday on business
For,nerlv Mr.. Potts was located in Rich
mond and has numbers of friends hei
Who we're glad to see him yesterday
Mr.. W. II. Greeger. special passenger
agent of the Chesapeake and ONO WIN
Headquarters in Washington, was III
Richmond yesterday
Mr.. George w. Stevens. president OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio, returned ~
Richmond Tuesday night. ana was o'.sttS
engaged in his office yesterday olspos,
ing of business which has acct'iiiu'ttesa
since his departure
An requirement. Agreement between
blair &, Co, and the chesapeake anu
Ohio Railway Company was placed on
record in the Chancery court YESTERDAY
Nv the agreement Blair & Co furnish
the Marty of the second part LOO nat
bottom steel gondolas 70 rthe sum OF 81
TX mn 10 be paid for partly In cash anu
the remainder in notes running ten years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
BRILLIANT WEDDING
Miss Siing Becomes a Bride Amid
Elegant Home Surroundings.

(Specia! Dispatch to The Times.)
MANASSAS. VA, Sept. 3,-A brilliant
and fashiona BILE marriage took place al
$50 o'clock this evening at the beautiful
suburban home of Mr.. A. ]. Silling. the
contracting parties being Miss Lillian
Silling, the lovely and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Silling,
Of this place and Mr. G. Raymond Rat
ciffe. who has been an employe Of the
National Bank of Manassas since its or
ganization six years ago. The bride and
f9cr maid Of honor, Miss Katie Hornbaker.
f.s,.sa i,i,e orsandies, and carried brides
roses
Mrs. Walter Shannon played the we'd
ding march. After an elegant supper the
happy pair left for Norfolk. from which
place they will take boat for Boston.
Upon their return Mr.. and Mrs Radcliffe
will make their home in Manassas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
A BOYS WILD RIDE FOR LIEF.

With family around expecting him to
die. and a son riding for life, eighteen
miles, to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. w.
II. Brown, of Leesville. Ind. endured
deaths agonies from asthma but this
" wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: II now
sleep soundly every night Like mar
Vicious cures of Consumption, Pneumonia.
bronchitis. Coughs. Colds and Grip prove
its matchless merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles SOC
and 800 Trial bottles free at Owens &
Minor Drug Company.
Richmond Female Seminary opens Sep
TENDER 9th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
FOREST HILL PARK

Attractions Have Been Stored Away for
the Season.
Forest Hill Park as an amusement
center has closed for the season, and
Manager Thomas has stored all the at
fractions. He will go out on the road for
Polk Miller the coming season. and will
return in time for the opening of Forest
Hill Park next summer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
Government Sues

Suit was entered yesterday in the
United States Court here, the style OF
which is the United States vs.. f. Lei
bermuth and E. j. Euker. The amount
involved is S2000 and the suit grows out
of tobacco bond of the defendants~ given
on account OF some goods imported here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
SIGGR3xf5SE1eSS.

Is akin to insanity. Many woman re-
allies this as she lies awake hour BY
hour, peopling the darkness with pharl:.
toms, starting at the creaking of the bed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Attaches of the Casino to Profit by Frl-
day Nights Attendance.

The entire receipts OF the performance
at the Casino tomorrow night will be
turned over to the attaches of the house.
as testimony of his appreciation by
Manager Wells. A large audience Is an
ticipated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
"He,lo Bill"

Hello. Bill.'. the local Eiks' publica-
ton is out for September, full Of gossip
about the Salt Lake Grand Lodge meet
ing and other interesting matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
FORT UNE FAVORS A TEXAN.

Having distressing pains IN head, back
and stomach, and being without appetite,
I began to use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
writes w. P. Whitehead, Of kennedale.
Tex, and soon felt like new man" In
fal!ihle in stomach and liver troubles.
Only CSC. at Owens s. Minor Drug Com
pany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

lessness. 1t is the best Of tor,ics and in.
MIGRANTS, nourislling the nerves, en-
couraging the appetite ard inducing
refreshing sleep. Irregularity, weaken
ing drains, Inflammation, liberation and
female weakness are perfectly cured by
'Favorite Prescription"
uMy vie was sick for over eight years. writes
Albert II. Ful.c. Esq. of Altanont, Crundy Co.
Teun. "she had uterine disease and was treated
by two plysicans and got no relief. At last
read about Dr.. Piercc's medicines and VIC de-
cided to try his 'Favor;tc Prescription sent
to the drug store and got Que bottie aud the Grst
dose gave case and sleep. She had not slept any
for three nights. Being SURE that it would cure
her sent 70, FIVE more bottles and when she
had taken the sixth bottle she was sound and
we'll"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be
1sed with "Favorite Prescription when
srer laxative is required.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
NOT DOOMED FOR LlF &.

II was treated for three years by good
Doctors" writes ". A. Greer McCon
neIlsville. O.. FOR Piles and FistuIa, bre
when all failed. Bucklen's Arn!ca Salva
cured me In two weeks. Cures Burns.
cruises. Cuts, corns, Sores. Eruptions.
Salt Rheum. Plies or no pay. Twenty
FIVE cents at Owens & Minor Drug Com
pany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

OF Tue luSdS Vi
the bedclotnes.
Such symP-
toms in general
point to disease
of the delicate
won anly or
gaus, and a con-
slant drain Of
til e vital a nd
nervous forces.
This condition
cannot be over
come by sleep
ing pow ers.
The di S ca S ed
condition must
be cured before
t II e con S e
Guences OF dis
e a Sc are re-
moved.
DR.. Pierce's
Favonte Pre-
scription cures
t h e wcuanly
diseases which
cause nervous
ness and sleep
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04
BUT LITTLE BETTER
Major Randolph, However, is lmprov>
inp Stoyvlv

Mr.. Robert Lecky, Jr.. phoned Mr.. c..
X. Willis yesterday that the condition Of
Ma or n. Y. Randolph was but little ln-
proved at Waynesboro, where he lies
suffering from stroke of paralysis. Mr..
Lecky said that Major Randolph was
able to say some words, and that it was
worrying him greatly because he could
not talk more. While the Improvement
Iii Major Randolphs case IS slow, there
are strong hopes Of his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

Richmond Female Seminary opens Sep
TENDER 24th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

Miss Susie Young Creath has returned
home after pleasant visit to Sussex and
Greenesville counties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

WARMLY GREETED.
On reaching Amelia station. where
Jley Were warmly greeted bg- Irwin
Camp and thousands of men, women and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-04

children. all OF whom had gathered to do
them honor. the vets formed into line
and marched tG the courthouse square,
keeping time to the music from the drum
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-05-30

any tint or shade desired. In ordcs
20 make them readily absorbent the
buttons are we'll steamed and then
the dyes applied after which they are
dried. again polished and are ready
for market. Tallors and dressmakers
make use ~ this feature OF the ivory
button to great advantage In the adap-
tion of buttons 20 garments. Even IN
making up notified goods. buttons IN
perfect harmony with the color Of the
material may be secured. The grain
Of the nut being Of a very even texture
renders It easy to carve, so that II Is
easily worked into any desirable
shape.
About 1000 tons OF ivory nuts are
brought to this country annually. Ow-
ing to the cheapness of the nuts there
Is not more than 100000 per annum
involved in the traffic. The cost OF
manufacturing is the principle item Of
expense, about so percent Of the cost
Of the buttons being the labor. I'm
like rubber and bone, they are not
affected by heat OF cold; hence are
not so liable to break in the eye
From Coles Encyclopedia Of Dry
Goods.