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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
OGDEN PARTY
AT LEXINGTON
Come Direct from Virginia Poly.
technic InstItute-Hospit
ably Entertained.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

LEXINGTON. VA, May 1.-President
Robert c. Ogden, OF New York. and hi4
party returning from the fifth annual
conference for education in the South
held at Aliens. Ca. were the guests OF
Washington and Lee University this ae-
ternoon and evening.
With the arrival of the Ogden special
with his party numbering about sixty.
including many ladies, they were met at
the depot by President George Fl. Denny
and the faculty OF Washington and Lee
University, and Immediately carried in
carriages to Lee Memorial Chapel, wnere
all visited the tomb of General Rohera
E. Lee in the mausoleum in the rear
and his office adjacent just as he lefc
it thsrty-two years ago prior to his death
Valentines recunbent statue of the
immortal Lee over his tomb was viewed
and caused much admiration for this
work of sculptor's art With this honl-
ago paid by the Northern philanthrop,sts
OF education. the greater number OF whou1
for the first time viewed the huria,-p1ace
of r. L. Lee. the party divided into
groups with Washington and Lee Uni
vcrsity professors as their guides, and
visited the numerous buildings of ths
university.
1t was genuine Virginia hospitality
such as handed down from those sterling
centuries or more ago settled here. that
awaited the visitors, for sightseeing and
mountain air awakens q keen appetite.
Virgnians call the last meal partaken
OF tea. but elsewhere is might be named
Il dinner. The mem ears of the party
were taken in charge by DR.. Denny and
his coils a CUES. ara each with his allot'sf
number of visitors went to their various
homes and that evening meal tea fsl-
lowed
IT was nearly O'Clock before the clos
ing event of many happily crowded
within few hours took place Lee Me-
moral Chapel was the scene. where wera
assembled the members of Mr.. Ogdens
party. the corps Of professors OF both
institutions, entire student body Of tho
University and LeXingtouanS, who nlleo
the spacious chapel until there were no
vacant seats. President Denny, in q
well-t,me address welcomed the guests
of the University, and responses were
made by Prs~Llent Ogden. Mr.. George
+. Peabody. DR.. S. D. Mcdonnell. Brook
Ign: Dr. John Graham Brooks. Of Cam
bridge: Prof Henry w. Farnham. oc
Yale, and Or. Albert Shaw. editor OF the
Review of Reviews
The party, with their special train. arc
scheduled to leave Lexington at o'clock
in the morning. returning home over ths
Norfolk and Western Railroad via BuenI
Vista.
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Of
Blacksburg Va, was visited by Mr.. OE-
den and party this morning, ald III
their special train they came direct to
Lexington over the Norfolk and Western
Railroad via Buena Vista.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
MOUNTAIN fires
IN BATH COUNTY
Large Sale of Three Year Old
catt|e-Barn and Stables
Burn at MiIIboro.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmcs.)

WARM SPRINGS, VA, May 1.-The
mountains here have been one solid mass
OF fire until last night, when the down.
pour of rain checked them. The timber is
entirely ruined, but the underground be-
ing removed will cause the grass TO grow
aLrndantly for the deer and cattle.
Hen. William M. McAllister. of this
place sold yesterday to live stock dealers
OF West Virginia lit three-year- old steers,
L, be delivered next fall. The cattle will
net about $1,000 for Mr.. McAllister, and it
is said to be the largest sale Of three
ycar-old cattle ever known in Bath
county.
The barn and stables of Mr.. F. Tulloh,
OF Millbcro, We're burned Tuesday night.
Loss about $500; no insurance.
Circuit Court for Bath county has adj
journed. The largest damage suit IN
court brought by Mrs. Ida. n. n. Nc
G. jntic vs.. Virginia Hot Springs Company,
in the sum of $4,000, was Withdrawn on
melton of plaintiffs attorneys. their OBJ
1ect being TO make an increase at the next
tern, of SEE, 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
ELEGANT COUNTRY WEDDING
Beautiful Tableau Scene in the Church
of the Good Shepherd.
Especial Dispatch to The Time

GUNS HILL, VA, April ga marri-
age, which has been looked forward TO
with more than usual interest among the
good people of Dinwiddie county. was
celebrated this afternoon at the Church
of the Good Shepherd at o'clock, when
Miss Lillian Estelle Powell, one of the
lovely daughters Of Commonweath's At
torney A. Theo. Powell, became the bride
of Mr.. Bernard T. Doyle, a popular and
prosperous merchant Of Mckinney Sta
ton, Va.
The church was beautifully decorated
with profusion Of flowers: Terms ana 5t,,
trailing vines feStooned in fanclful
shapes and crowded to the utmost limit,
not leaving even standing room for
MANY Of the immense audience in attend
ancc.
The bridal party entered the sacred
building to the strains OF Lohengrlns
wedding march, rendered by Miss Sarah
r. Pritchett. and the ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Z. Hume Powell, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, brother
Of the bride, assisted by Rev. Frank
Mezick, Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. Miss Berta May Powell. sister
of the bride. was maid Of honor. and Mr..
G.. Watson Doyle, brother OF the groom
best man.
ants accompanying the party to the
altar, as follows:
Miss Lizzie Doyle and Mr.. Z. T. Cham
bers, Mss Ade!ine Powell and Mr.. 5. e.
White, Miss Daisy Dolye and Mr.. Z. Il.
Zehmer, Miss Hattie Powell and Mr.
Archie Thweatt, Miss Lillian Harrison
and Mr.. r. j. Powell, Miss Dele Powell
and Mr. M. P. Doyle, Miss Olive FerSu-
son and DR.. W. G. Powell, Miss Lucy
White and Mr.. A. A Hardy, Miss Emma
Pope and Mr. A. X. Powell, Miss Mary
Jones and Mr.. J. D. Rives, Miss Salie
Harper and Mr. P. r. Barrow, Miss Liz
zie Jones and Mr.. ]. 2. Batte. MISS Viz
gle Barrow and Mr.. a. S. Thomas.
Messrs. J. B. Fraser. w. T. Carter,
Spencer Hardy and Henry Bourbon
were the ushers.
The bride, beautifully attlred IN
dainty white organdy with satin trim
1nlngs, her Ions tulle ven caught up with
orange blossoms and large cluster OF
carnations in her hand, looked unusua ly
charming as she advanced to the altar
accompanied by her father.
The groom and his best man entered
the church from the vestry-room. and
met the cortege under a large and ar
tistic floral boser erected at the en-
trance to the chancel OF the church.
During the ceremony the organist
played softly Call Ne Thine Own" On
Leaving the church, tie b ida1 party at
tended an elegant reception at 'Ingle-
WOOD the beautiful home of the bride.
where amid festoons CT flowers. sweet
music and dancing and sumptuous fare
the hours OF the night were happily
spent, and in the wee sma' hours of
dawn dispersed, carrying with them the
most pleasant recollections of an occa-
sion that afforded the most sincere plea
sure and will long be remembered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
c U r I n G.
CONSUL PTION.

When SCOTS Emulsion
makes the consumptive gain
flesh it is curing his consump-
ton. .se-sas,s=...yj
Exactly what goes on inside
to make the consumptlve gam
weight when taking SCOTS
Emulsion is still a mystery.
SCOTS Emulsion does some
thing to the lungs too that re-
duces the cough. More weight
and less cough always mean
that consumption is losing It's
influence over thesystem.
SCOTS Emulsion is a relia-
bic help. Send for Free sample,
SCOTT BOVINE. Chemists, 400 Pearl St. n. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
THE RIGHT OF WAY.
Much of That for the New Line to Hamp-
ton VIII Have to Be Condemned.

Especial Dispatch TO The Timcs.)
YORKTOWN. VA, May 1.-Messrs.
Il ncroct and Harris, who have been Sc
cultng the right of way for the proposed
e."otrc railway here. finished their part
OF the work. The balance will have to be
III chased privately or by condemnation.
which is right considerable in Elizabeth
CITY county. Mr.. Bancroft will leave this
e. erIing for North Carolina, where he will
be engaged in work of the same charac-
ter. The people here have shown great
interest in this road, as it will mean much
Il. them. and have encouraged it in every
MY pOSSibic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
HAY HOT after
CIvAL SERVICE
Representative from the Seventh
Wants to See the Rules
Properly Enforced.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


WASHINGTON, May LIN the House
this morning Representative Gillett OF
Massachusetts, chairman of the Commit
tee Of Reform in the Civil Service, Ia
.yorably reported Representative Hays
resolution directing the Civil Service
Commission to furnish the House CT
Representatives the following informa-
ton:
First, the number of persons on the
registers of the commission eligible to
appointment second, tho number Of per-
sons appointed to office in the govern
ment service from the registers of the
Civil Service Commission from July /.
1901, to April Is, 1902; third. the num-
Der Of persons who ranked No en- their
examination, who have been appointed
to office from the registers OF the Civil
Service Commission from July I, 1901.
to April 10, 1902.
Mr.. Hay is camping on the trail of
-. civil service system and says he In
tends to use his utmost endeavors to
have something done to have its rules
properly enforced.
'What is the good Of civil service re-
form if it is not properly carried ou.
said the member from the Seventh Viz
ginia to-day Several Virginians have
been to me la ely as we'll as persons from
other States complaining of the fact that
persons who stood far1down on the civil
service eligible list are being appointed
over these whose examination percent
ages have entitled them to first stand.
Not long ago,a case was brought to my
notice where a person stood twenty
eight on list of sixty and yet he re-
ceived an appointment. If .4.e civil ser
vice system were introduced to do away
with the 'spoils system and the power
of pull it would better be enforced in
a manner calculated to carry out its OBJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
FIRES IN NEW KENT.
Peter Place Loses His Dwelling, Kitchen
and Barn-Ear'y Crops.
fsn.cisl Dispatch TO The Times.

EONBURY, VA, May 1.--Great damage
has been done of late near here by de-
s,'asctive forest fires. which have carried
ever ything before them and left only
b acl1ness in their wake. Up TO Monday
night no rain had fallen for two weeks
Erc everything was as dry as finder.
Thousands OF cords of wood have been de-
SIT { yed: the loss of young timber by the
fire Will be enormous.
One of the saddest features OF the fire
was that which occurred last Saturday
when Mr. Peter Place had his dwelling.
Kitchen. barn and all OF his furniture
destroyed Mr.. Place is prosperous
young farmer living near Quinton. He has
n large family. and his loss is estimated
at $500. with no insurance. or very little.
Plenty of rain has now fallen, and the
warm sun makes all trucks push ahead,
ard from present indications this Is goins
10 be fine spring for carly trucks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

MET IN CHESTER
Ministers Hospitality Entertained
by the Villagers - Good
Fishing in the James.
Especial Disratch to The Times

tSpeCldi llspatcH 10 Inc
CHESTER, VA. May 1.-The Peters
burg Convocation of the Episcopal
Church convened here this week, begin
ming Monday night. The following min
listers and officers were present: Rev. o.
S. Bunting, D. D., rector st. Paurs. at
Petersburg, dean; Rev. Frank Mezick.
Dnnwiddie. secretary; Rev. John Rid
out. Grace Church. petersburg; Rev w.
A. r. Goodwin. ST. Johns. Petersburg;
Rev. H. L. Derby, Good Shepherd.
Petersburg; Rev. V. Wren. Amelia
Courthouse; Rev. c. r. kuyk Black
stone; Rev. Mr.. Southall. F'armville. The
opening services were conducted by the
Rev II. L.. Derby on Monday night. and
on Tuesday, at II o'clock. Rev. Frank
Mezick preached the opening sermon:
The business meetings were held at $50
P. NJ. each day. On Tuesday night Rev
Mr.. Ridout preached. taking for his text,
Bethlehem OF Judea," showing how
large results grow out OF comparatively
small beginnings, and by comparison
closing with the mission OF the Episcopal
church and what she had and was ac-
complishing in the world.
Rev. DR.. Bunting on Wednesday gave
an able discourse. and on Wednesday
night Mr.. D. NJ. Brown. principal Of the
High School OF Petersburg. and Mr.. H.
Noltenius. of the same city, spoke on
the subject Of the BEST Methods of De-
veloping the Latent Forces Of the
Church. Both gave fine talks. The
choir Of st. Paul's. with Mr.. Noltenius
at the organ. led the singing.
DR.. Bunting conducted the communion
service in the morning. Qu..e a large
representation from Petersburg attended
at night. On Thursday morning Rev.
Mr.. Southall. OF Farmville, preached a
fine sermon. and at $50 P. NJ Rev. Mr..
Ridout delivered an interesting lecture
on eschatology. after which the convo-
cation adjourned
profitable and pleasant gathering, the
people of the village being we'll enter
tanned by the reachers, and they In turn
by the people of the village. and the peo-
pie parleo with their guests with re-
greet
Rev. DR.. Bunting made a fine impress
sion on his host and hostess, who were
loath to part with him. though OF diff
ferent faith, and they will ever be
ready to welcome him as a teacher sent
of Cod and will always have a pleasing
recollection Of the social and religious
intercourse they had with him.
Great sympathy was lelt for Rev. Mr..
Kuyk who was and has been suffering
for a good while from a painful maiady.
Several parties from this place. Man
chester and Richmond attended the mar
William Leonard at the brides home. in
this county. yesterday, and returned by
the electric cars.
Several parties who have been out fish
ing the past few days report good sue
cess Shad are becoming more numerous
and cheaper. The Bermuda District
School Board met here yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
UNCLE SANS BIRTHPLACE.
Sold at Auction for the Sum Of Fifteen
Hundred Dollars.
nv Associated p

MASON, N. II, May 1.-The Wilson
homestead, said to be the birthplace of
the original "Uncle Sam, has been sold
at auction for $780, The purchaser was
CAPTAIN Orren A. Hamblett, of Washing
ton.
Uncle Sam was Samuel Wilson. the
eldest of twelve children born. on this
ialm. During the second war with Eng
lard, as the story goes. he and his bro
Tier. Edward. were contractors for Gov
tcrnment supplies at Troy. n. Y 1t was
the Wilson's idea to label their beef and
pork packages ~. 81 and as Samuel
Wilson was generally called " hcle sam
fife army quickly referred to the supplies
as Uncle Sans This title was soon
applied to the Government and after the
war was used everywhere in that sense.
Samuel Wilson died in Troy IN 1884, aged
seishty-eight. The farm was sold to-day
because. Of the death of the last member
Of the family It was owned by a VIII
son for 122 years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
HOD-CARRIERS STRIKE.
An Electric Car Conductor Knocked
from His Car.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May ALI
the hod-carriers in the city struck this
morning for an increase Of pay. They
have been getting sl.50 for a uay of eight
hours. They demanded Sis for the
same hours. but the contractors re-
fused to meet the demand There are
from sixty to seventy-fiyc Of the craft
here.
The board of inspection came down
from Washington to Old Point this
morning and inspected the battleship
Indiana. The vessel came up here In
the afternoon for COAL
Wesley Routtcn, conductor on one Of
the cars of the Newport News and Old
Point Railway and Electric Company,
was hurt this morning ny being dragged
off his car by a pile of brick placed near
the track His arms and face were bad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
BOYKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Interesting Closing Exercises and
Awarding of Medals.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Tilnes)
BOYkINS, VA, May 1.-The closing
exercises of the public school in this
place We're held Tuesday and Wednesday
nights. On the first evening in the Bap-
list Church Rev. l.. f. Barren, Of SUI
folk. delivered <cry interesting and In
structivc address on Reading; or, Books
ana How TO Use Them Last evening
music. rectations and the delivery of the
medals drew a large crowd. The children
rendered their parts in fine style. To
Miss Ethel Hart was awarded the medal
for recitation to Miss Lizzie Camp the
one for best speller and to Miss Minnie
Beaton the one for penmansnp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Crosen-Darr.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
LEESBURG, VA, May IA pretty
marriage took place at the homo OF the
bride, in Hillsboro, yesterday, when
Miss Bessie Lee Darr. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Alpheus Darr became the bride
OF Mr.. George r. Crosen, a prominent
young druggist OF that town. The we'd
ding was a quiet one. being witnessed
by only q few invited relatives and
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Crosen will make
their home in Hillsboro upon their re-
turn from their wedding trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Fire in Powhatan.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
BELONA, VA. May 1.-The stables,
corn house, carraSe-house and other
outbuildings owned by Mr.. w. T. Rudd.
near here, were burned last night about
II o'clock. The origin of the fire is I'M
known. The loss is heavy, consisting of
grain. hay, cattle and farming imple-
mentS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Seahoard Amendment.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Timcs.)
NORFOLK, VA, May IA circular
issued from the Office of general pas
senger agent r. Il. l.. Bunch. of the
Seaboard Air Line. announces the ap-
pointment of Mr.. c. u. Walworth as as
sistant general passenger agent, with
Headquarters at Savannah and the aboli-
ton of the office of division passenger
agent to take effect to-day.
The circular is approved by MT. w. II.
Peasants. traffic manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
TORE AWAY HIS THUMB.
Master Todd Wyatt Suffers from Elk
plosion of Dynamite Cartridge.
Dispatch to The Times.)

GLOUCESTER C. H.. May master
Todd Wyatt son of the clerk of Glouces-
ter county. while examining dynamite
cartridge had it to explode in his left
hand. tearing off the first joint Of ms
tnumb and first joint of his little finger
and inflicting other cuts on his hand and
enc on his face
DR. VIM. S. Jo.es rendered prompt sur
sical aid and the patient is doing we'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
ROYAL Home Burned.
fBy Associated Press. }

ST. PETERSBURG. Tuesday, April -.
Duke Alexander, of Oldenbourg's. cell
ebrated chateau of Rome. in the Govern.
lnent of Voronej Southern Russia, has
been burned by revolving peasants, who
practically ruined the estate. The Duke
is the father-rn-law of the Cars sister.
Olga. who married his son. Duke Peter,
last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Early Morning Marriage.
ispecIal Dlspatch to The Times

FRONT ROYAL. VA. May 1.-The mar
rage Of 4.r. Zachariah Silman to Miss
Jane Pomeroy, of Harmony Hollow. War
zen county, took place at the Old School
BAPTIST parsonage here this morning at
o'clock, Rev. T. S. Dalton officiating.
They left on the S:32 Southern train for
Washington and Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
WILL LEAVE IT TO WATSON.
His Action VIII Satisfy Nc.toway Folks
Convictions in the Court.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times. )

NOTTOWAY c. H. VA. May l.
There was a large attendance at County
Court to-day. but no meeting was held
Tor the purpose Of taking action with ref
erence to the submission or proclamati ton
of the Constitution Your correspondent
talked With many leading citizens, and
Willie there was some difference of opinion
amongst them as TO whether the Consti-
teton should be submitted or proclaimed
they were OF the opinion that it is best
to leave this matter In the hands of Hon.
walter a Watson, their delegate. whose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Married by Appointment.
iSnecial Disnatch to Tho Times.

NORFOLK. VA, May Mrs. L. Mac
Myers, a widow, of Fargus. Va. met
Mr. Addison J. Hayner. a lumber manu-
facturer Of Days Point. Isle Of Wight
county, here to-day by appointment and
married him. The wedding was some
thing of a. surprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Statutory Damages.

Especial Dispatch to Tho Times.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May ii w.
Carroll to-day recovered statutory dam
ges against the Western Union Telegraph
Company for failure to deliver death
mess ge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
HOUSE---STAINBACK.

A Brilliant Social Home Wedding in.
Weldon.
Especial Dispatca to The Timcs)
WELDON. N. c., May lone OF the
most brilliant social events of the year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
PERSONAL.

LADY WHO FINDS IT
necessary to remain In Richmond sew
eral weeks. wishes to be- received I'M
family OF position. no others considered.
Will pay literally: highest references.
Address. in confidence, 7. c, care TINS
office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Money Loaned Salaried People
retail merchants. teaIasters. boarding
houses without security Largest business
in AZ principal cities. TOLMAN. Room
10. lilo Main Street..
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

BANR6U6I 6U1ltEo.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF T1E
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
In 1d the Matter Ia.@S9 Of No In
Bankrupt. BankEuptcy:
To the creditors of JOHN CAYNOR. OF
Milford. in the county of Caroline, and
district aforesaid. bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the nth
day OF April. a. D.. 1902, the said
JOHN. CAYNOR was duly adtudicateti
a bankrupt; and that the first meeting Of
creditors viii be- held in my Office. IS
Chamber of Commences (Ninth and Main
Streets; In Richmond. va. on = the n:.' issh
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt.
and transact sue other business as may
properly come before said NEE tins
G. p. CARDWELL.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
April %, 49,
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-07-24
THE SPICE OF LIFE
TWO COLUMNS OF SELECTED
WIT AND HUMoR.
Not Much Of Bathing Suit to Boast of
A Study in PhiIolooy-How the
Up-to.Date Girl Receives a Proposal
of Marriage.
How He Proposed.

He wished to propose to the girl of
his choice. but he was nervous. First
he thought of the old romantic style:
by my halidom, fair one, would
fain take thee for my bride. Say thou
wilt be mine. and ere the sun gilds
the turrets of yonder castle the friar
shall unite us in holy bonds"
In the face of the prevalent rage for
dramas of the olden style, this form
seemed satisfactory. Beng an emin.
emily modern young man, however, he
thought again and determined to test
the theatrical mode.
But just at that moment the fair
Mary tripped into the room, and he
blurted out:
"Er-Mary-cr-will- you-er-
we'll"
But Mary was far from being con-
trary. 20, that's all right, George, -
she said, Il know what you mean.
Why, of course, will. Papa will be
delighted"