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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
SAD SEQUEL TO A
FATHERS SUICIDE
Feeling So Bitter Against Him No
Ground Could Be Secured
in Which to Bury Body.

Especial Dispatch to The Iinlss)
TWYMAN'S MILL. VA. July The
suicide of Charles Dulaney. of Criglers-
vile. reported short time since. was
for cause not generally known at the
time. On the morning he committed sui
eide the family physician was summoned
to his oldest daughter. a girl eighteen
years of age. Dulaney went into the
room. and after questioning the doctor
carefully as to her condition. he walked
out of the room into a shaded corner OF
the yard and put a bullet through his
heart dying Instantly
In few minutes a number OF persons
Suffered on the scene. but upon hearing
the cause of the suicide. soon dispersed.
ieaTins him to the mercy OF any who
"ecla attend to him. which were only
reItsIEes- So bitter was the feeling
against the dead father that no ground
ccuLd Dc gotten in which to bury him.
and he was put in d negro graveyard near
there.
Arrangements are being r7ade to send
the other children to an orphan asylum
but this poor girl, with her child. will
have to go TO the poorhouse.
Cntldreu's Day exercises were celebrated
at Walkers Church Sunday morning In
place of the regular Suuday-school SER
vice. The children did their part we'll
and were much encouraged by the large,
attentive audience that assembled and
the liberal contributions they received
Harvest is over. and a number of thresh-
ers drawn EXTRACTION engines. which have
entirely succeeded the portable engines
used so extensively through here few
years lsincs, are whiStling along jthe
highways moving from place to place
at Il rapid rate. each farmer being anN-
ious to get his wheat housed as soon as
possible.
The crop was little hard to harvest In
some places, being low. but the boards
are Welt filled and of very fine quality
Miss Florence Marshall and Miss Sue
STicer. accompanied by Miss Ruhie
Smith. of Gordonsville. left for Freder-
ic!sshurs Friday for quite long stay at
tta place.
Mr. Willie Marshall will leave Saturday
for the White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. ]. W. Roach. of Durham, y. e..
with two children, is visiting her mother.
Mrs l. NJ. Strother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
Probably Fatal Runaway.
fSpecial Disnatch ID No T,ne:

Especial DlspatCh 70 The T'mes)
LEESBURG Va July While Jas
per Dawson and Joseph LowenhaCh were
driving near I.eesburg this morning. a
bolt in the shaft broke and the horse
ran away Turning the lines over to his
companion. Dawson jumped from the
buggy. striking on his head and was
knocked unconscious. Lowenbach pulled
the horse into the fence and jumped from
the buggy without injury. Returning 70
Dawson he assisted him 10 his feet and
had him brought 70 Leesburg for medical
attention.
At late hour this evening. however.
the injured man is still unconscious. ana
fears are entertained that he VIII not re-
royer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
THE NEW MAYOR

Mr.. William NJ. Jones to-day assumed
the Office of Mayor of Petersburg and
held his first court this morning. Mayor
Jones. who defeated DR.. John NJ. Pleas
ants in the recent election, is a native
of Raleigh, n. c., but has Ii ed in Peters
burg for many years. and IS one of its
most popular citizens.
Eureka Lodge, No. 81. Knights Of
Pythas, elected the following officers
at their meeting. held in Pythian Hall
last night: c. c., w II. Wilcox; v.
c., S. r. Greene; Prelate James E.
Caldwell: K. R. and s., Frank A, Ow-
en-: NJ. of F.. A. D. Lockett: NJ. of e,
Ashleigh Il. Moody: M. of w. H. H.
Hamilton; NJ. of A, Thomas W. South
all: Inner Guard, ". V. Pearson; Outer
Guard, James II. Short.
Eley Gunner (coored) was arrested in
Petersburg last night on the charge of
abducting Della Bonner. a fourten-year-
old colored girl of this city last Saturday
and carrying her to Halifax county
Grand Commander Thomas w. Smith
and staff, of Norfolk. will visit the A
P. Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans in
Petersburg Thursday night. the time of
their next meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
Change of Officers.

fSpecial Dispatch to The Times)
BRISTOL. TENN. July William B.
En7nert. resigned the position of general
freight and passenger agent OF the Vir-
GINA and Southwestern Railway today
after an acceptable service Of ten years.
He will he succeeded by Walter E. Allen.
who was his assistant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
STRIKE OF TUG MEN
One Man Lies in Hospital as Result {
the First Serious Conflict.
Rr Assn.,ated Press. J

CLEVELAND o.. July 1.-The first Sc
rious conflict between non-union en-
ployes and sympathizars with the striN-
ing tug-mep took place last night with
the result that Michael McDonough,
president of the Licensed 'ruaMen's
Protective Association, is now in the
hospital with a bullet wound in his
leg.
The tug Chris Grover. manned by
non-union men, was stoned by men on
shore and a number of shots were fired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

ers. of this city. rfspectrully requests OF
Mr.. Morgan r, Mills publication to the
public OF the falsehoods concerning the
card published by them in the Leader OF
June 30th as we are prepared to con-
tradict any statement he may make as to
the incorcectness Of the card published
10y Local Union. No. 10, Journeymen
Plumbers.
Mr.. Mills declined TO enter into any
controversy or made any statement re-
sarding the card further than to reaffirm
his position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY AT THE
SE1SHORE.
Two Fast Trains Via G. & o.

The c. & o. will sell tickets July %. 3rd
and 4th. good until Tuesday. July sth
from Richmond TO Old Point and return
ar rate of So: to Norfolk. $3.50 and 10
Virginia Beach SO. Fast trains leave
Richmond for Old Point Norfolk ard
Virginia Beach at $50 a. NJ and 2.
NJ, two hours 70 Old Point and two hours
and twenty-five minutes to Norfolk.
Take the G. & G. to the seaShore En-
joy yourself at Old Point. Buckroe. Ocean
View or Virginia Beach.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
CRAZY TO KILL
Man Of Thirty Tried to Murder Babe
With His Pocket Knife.


OAKLAND, MD, July Norman
Kemp, aged thirty years, suddenly beca me
insane at KeySer Ridge, near Grantsville
Garrett county Nd, and with large
pocketllnife proceeded to carry out a
threat to cut off the head of his brother
Johns baby. Another brother. Wilson
Kemp Intercepted him. to receive a prob
ably fatal stab in the side. Norman then
rushed to the store Of Harry Leatham
and tried to stab the latter. but was
overpowered. He is now in Jail at Oak
land,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
Mount Wrargel in Eruption.
Ry Associated Press.l

(By Associat ted Press.)
SEATTLE WASH. July 1.-The steam
err Bertha has reached port from Valdez
and westward points. Mount Redoubt.
which had been in an incipient stage Of
eruption since early spring. was not Wis
ible. owing to the fog and it is not known
what stage the outburst has reached.
Mount Wrangel is in eruption. A dispatch
received at Valdez from Kotbina under
date of June 81, says:
Mount Wransel is in plain sight here.
and great clouds of black smoke can be
seen rolling up from her crest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
OPPOSED ADJOURNMENT
Democrats Wished to ProIong Session
to Consider Trust Legislation.
CDy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-The Ways and
Means Committee of the House to-day
ordered Chairman Payne to report the
adjournment resolution for $50 P, NJ. al
though this was not done without g. sharp
political discussion. Representative Rich
ardson, of Tennessee. the ranking Demo
crat. moved an amendment allowing one
week to consider trust legislation. This
was defeated by a, party vote and by
another party division the adjournment
resolution was ordered reported.
The resolution adopted in the
House-lS7 to 76. The Democrats voted
Solidly against it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
A CARD.

To Ny Patrons and Friends:
Having severed my connection with
Messrs Jacobs & Levy. desire 10 inform
you that am now with the Quitting ss-
Establishment OF Messrs. O. Fl. Berry * Co,
I will endeavor TO serve you even better
in my present position. assisted. as | am.
by increased facilities. assortments, etc
Cordially inviting you 20 call on me-,
I am, yours sincerely,
LESLIE N MORECO[k
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
FEW CHANGES IN THE
PETERSBURG FORCE
Officers Baxter, Ruffin and Bel
cher Are Dropped.
NEW PRESIDENT OF BOARD
A Mill Wrecked in Dinwiddie by Wind.
The Top Blown OFF and the Machin-
cry Moved from its Foundation.
The Roads Blocked.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA, July AT the
meeting of the Common Council this af-
ternoon only three changes were made
in the police force of this city. Officers
Baxter and Ruffin. of Second Ward. and
officer Belcher. of Fourth Ward. were
succeeded by Messrs. John Heelan, W.
T. Payne and R. B. Stevens. Mr.. Chas.
Watson was elected president of the
Board Of Commissioners, and Mr.. w. E.
Poole, secretary.
The report of the police commissioners
recommending the appointment of Cap
tam R. f. Ragland chief, John J. Don
ailue as lieutenant. and Messrs. j. NJ
Vaughan and Il. ]. Dolan as serseants
was adopted by the Council tonight.
A. P. Hill Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams will worship at Blandford Metho-
dist Church Sunday night, July 18th
Rev. E. P. Parham will preach special
sermon to the camp.
The third quarterly conference of the
Blandford Methodist Church will be held
tomorrow night by the presiding elder,
Rev. R. T. Wilson.
PAINFULLY HURT.
Mrs. Clara Simmons was painfully hurt
several days ago by falling down the
from, steps of her residence on High
Street Mrs. Simmons is confined to
her room. but is not seriously hurt.
y severe wind storm swept over Din
widdie county yesterday evening. a mill
belonging to Mr.. e. l.. Perkins had its
top blown off and the heavy machinery
was blown from its foundation. Many
trees were blown down and blockaded
the road for several miles
The infant daughter of Mr.. Peyton
Stewart. of this city, died last night at
the residence of its father. on Old Street
Miss Nlyra Williams gave her Sunday
school class, consisting of about twelve
children, a. picnic at Ferndale Park to-
day.. The children went out in a tally
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
Plumbers Not Pleased.

Tho Journeymen plumbers are not
pleased with the statement OF Mr. Morgan
r. Mills that their charges against him
arc false,
yesterday Messrs +. 7. Campbell G.
> Gray and e. b. Nuchois. Press Com
.ntttee. gave out the following statement:
sIIocsl Union. No 10. Journeynen Plumb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
KILLED WIFE WITH AXE
4 Negro Loses His Life by Jumping
From an Excursion Train.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttnes)
IlAsVRENCEsNfLLE VA July t.
John Evans. coIored. was put in jail here
this afternoon charged with numbering
his wife with an axe at their home In
the southern part OF the county yester-
day.
stepney wilkins colored was killed by
jumping from an excursion train last
night. His dead body was found to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
DEADLOCK IN ROANOKE
The City Council Unable to Elect :
President,
tspec1af p1spurch to Tne Times,

(SpecIaI DIsputch 20 Inc II1lssI
ROANOKE. VA, July THE city
Council met tonight to elect officers. AMI
twenty-five ballots were taken with vote
of nine to nine for S. Z. Seitert and j. II
Wilkinson for president. ard the body ad-
iourued 10 Friday night TO make an at
rernp1 to break the deadlock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

81 am going out home to spend few
days fishing said Colonel john W.
Richardson. at Murphy,S last mig NJ
will snend the 4th of July with ny ram.
ily and return here shortly there after
Colonel Richardson will take with him
Young Foster Witt, son of Judge ,.
3 Witt, who will spend month with
Master DIN Richardson at Maroon
Il am very much afraid that the nail
storm reported from Nottoway the 'othel
night reached over into Lunentnrg.
said Mr.. W. c. VIM. of the latter
county. at New Fords "Our people have
recovered from the recent drought and
= hail storm, now would give them con-
siderable setha ok"
Asked about the fight for Congress IN
the Fourth District Mr.. VIM sa'ki he
favored Mr.. Lassiter. and was sure -tu1l-
e,1burc would 60 for him. He Thought
ths people were taking very little Inter
est in the fight however, and pred lcted
> slim turnout Of voters on July Il. MI
VIM * here with his daughter. who
has recently undergone a most succes stul
operation at one of the hospitals here.
.PhleGar. Fairfax and Buford are be-
ing much talked of as strong team. Tor
tha Corpora ton Commission saitL
Richmond member OF the General As
semhly at Murphy's last night My
own oninion is that should the GoTer-
nor name Judge Phlegar he would De
cline TO serve. such a magnificent law
practice does he enjoy: but. of COURSE. /
know nothing either of the intention OF
Governor Montague or Of the dlsposi ton
Of Judge Phlegar in the matter. I7tare
is one thing that appears certain. and
that il that Governor Montague is going
ia act in this a s III all other matters NFth
which he has to deal and exercise great
deal of his own discretion and 1u1s-
ment,''
The member thought when the ',p-
noirtnoents were made the character a.1d
ability of the men would be of such a
birf, order that the commentator of THE
antire state would be invited. and ths t
His F,ycellency would render himsal If
practically immune from criticism. BAN
ing that which might come from Il, e
great army of the disappointed. H.
said he did not anticipate any hitch ovar
the matter OF confirma ton. and ne eH
pressed the belief that the Governors
appointees would belong to the class t
mon who would at once command the re :
spact and approval Of the Legislature.
Among the guests registered at NeET
Fort's last night We're Mr.. and Mrs
Josapt F Gray of Franklin. who were
married in Southampton Yesterday. by
Rev. c. e Watts. of the southampton
Circuit
Mr.. Gray is a young merchant OF
Franklin. and his bride was Miss Lorena
Miller. of that town. The young couple
will leave this morning for an extended
northern tour. taking in Washington,
New York. Baltimore and other north
ern points of interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
SOUTHERN THOUGHT
As Found in Editorial Columns of Oixie's

AS Found in Editorial Columns Of Oixie's
Newspapers.
The Columbia. S. c., State of Monday
devotes a two and a half column ecll-
torial to the gambling evil. 1t says:
"A great step toward the making of
a wholesome honest and decent city
was taken when the ministers of Co
lumbia on Saturday agreed among
themselves to attack from their pulpits
yesterday the evil Of gambling now so
fragrant in this community. And il was
an impressive spectacle when Yesterday
morning each from his pulpit exhorted
the people OF Columbia to reform the
shameful conditions openly existing
among them
North Carolina proposes next year to
celebrate in some suitable way the deeds
of the men who settled Roanoke Isla nd.
y committee 20 take preliminary steps
to insure the celebration will meet on
dhe island on the 24th OF July and the
Raleigh Post chides and lectures and
a.rses its people in the following fashion:
Forget the past. and soon its glorles
ere gone, borrowed. appropriated. stolen
by others. Here are Lief, son of Eric.
AND john Smith with his Pocahontas
yarn, one yelled in the mists of the dark
Ees, the other wrapped tenfold in dra-
cries of Inendacity but both cele-
hfated IN song and story, in marble ana
p aintings. while Virginia Dare and Wal
ter Raleigh and Roanoke Island. living
a. I'D veritable realities. which no man
cen doubt or deny, are left to obscurity
al I'd oblivion. To your tents, Q Israel.
6 ather on Roanoke Island and show
ii at North Caroliuans can both do and
celebrate noble deeds,
The New Orleans Picayune urges upon
Of + no
81 ty of passing a bill now before the
DC Ny for the protection Of the song and
pl image birds of the State The idea
of the measure, it is explained. is that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
German Exports to This Country.
(Ry Associated Press.)

10Y ltSSUCIdleu fTtSS-3
BERLIN. July Berlin consulate re-
ports show that the export to the United
States for the past quarter were Ss.042.-
$50. arr increase of S224. 424. For he fiscal
year. the exports were $S,234. GOT. an in
crease of $1,619,Ol5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
CAPTAIN IRBY IMPROVES
Ashiand's New Hosiery Opened to the
Public

Especial Dispatch to The Times1
ASHLAND. VA, July Captain Ir6y
continues to improve and Tonight is
resting quite comfortably.
The Henry Clay Inn threw open It's
doors tonight with nrting ceremonies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Other Nirginians registered at M'Hrphy
last night. We're: James Poulson' MISS
Poulson, Accomac Courthouse; Miss ak
nor and Miss Marshall and maioe Viii
liamsburg; J. c. Goode, Boydton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Stopping at the jefferson are Mr. II.
w. Fuller. Washington. D. c.; H. NJ.
Tutwier. Lynchburg, and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f Mort. of Abingdon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Judge J. o Shepherd, of Buena Vista
is registered at Murphys
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Mr.. r r Culliman, of Gulf Por'I MISS.
is registered at New Ford's. as are alst
Mr.. and Mrs J. T. Gray. OF tTankilr
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Ex-senator Thomas N. Williams. OF
Mecklenburg. was among his friends al
Murphy'S last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Mr. j. R. Kyle. of Lynchburg, is regis
tered at the Lexington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
Ezra Qualities OF
Summer Wrappers
Hf Small Prices.

IAN unprecedented sale pretty strong expression,
means absolutely nothing to the customer
sale of Summer Wrappers start to-day unprecedented in
history far the quantities and qualities
such low prices
Richmond
gre all cup n
Each ticket certifying they full
sanitary factoyhe latter being exceptionally
potant weashop goods made with exceedingly
xncleanly surroundings.
weved hem in selling.
! Lawn Wrappers in good colorngs. made with
founced braid They would be
but them
would make than SOc
eff deep
and
a
fine Diny and sheer Lawn with ounce at
and rufled yoke.
garments dainty designs of blue green gray ETC.
and always S50 Now underprced
Wrappers practically aoods-some
beer The four days.
Shirt Waists for 5Qc---Worth sI.oo and $3.50.
white others coored.
possibly get Buying gave us
the opportunity sell them such a low figure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Nashville Banner: That Memphis
boomlat for Olney has not moved the
Democratic mind TO mon.eHtous media
ton. 1t has ELECTED political chitchat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Notwithstanding the late announce
ment of the candidacy of Dr. j. +. bry-
ant for Congress- said Sheriit j.: W.
Williams. of Southampton, at New Ford S
last night, "he is making a gam. hght 10
win. and when the primary l'olis are
closed on the night OF august 18th we
confidently expect this gallant democrat
and noble son of Southampton to be De
clared the nominee of the Demo Scrats IN
the Second DiSctriCt.''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Memphis Commercial Appeal: Mr..
Brvan's outburst against Mr. Cleveland
is Ineligible but misdirected- Mr.
Clevelands political career is ended His
record for good or Ill is rounded -ut.
There is no reason why we should not
hear him courteously and consider i'm
personally what he has TO say. But quese-
tons of policy and the making of plat
forms must be left to the concerted wis
dom Of the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Mr.. Gray is a. young merchant OF
Franklin and his bride was Miss Lorena
Miller. of that town. The young couple
will leave this morning for an extended
northern tour. taking in Washington,
New York. Baltimore and other north
err roints of interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02

Charleston News and Courier Some
of the Democratic leaders. it is reported
are DISPOSED 20 make the tariff a promi-
nent issue in the next national election
and the next and the character OF some
recent reports Of our consuls in Eng
land suggests that the movement would
he a timely and good one, the reports
themselves affording much good litera-
tura for the campaign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
\ !
I Gathered From the 2
) Passing Jhrong :
o~o~O~o~oeo~o.o.o~o@o~o~o

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Hon. E. c. Folkes grew reminiscent
in a group of friends at Murphy's last
night, ana related a joke On DR.. K.
Fuller Gaskins, which occurred at the
Norfolk Convention last summer. Indeed,
it was more on Sheriff Simon Solomon. Of
Henrco than on Dr. Gasllins. They We're
both present, however. and enjoyed it
very much.
The Third District convention was in
session. trying to select a new commit
tee. The slogan OF the Montague
forces of which Mr.. Folkes WIS a leader,
was "a clean sweep on the District
Committee. They had the votes, but t
became necessary for all to stand to-
gether in order to win DIX. Gasklns
had stayed Off and had determined to
the Doctor as a. last resort.
You can't afford to vote for
him; he's machine man.
vote for one man who was hut on the
slate All efforts to get him back had
failed. Finally a Monta que MAN said to
Vote for him; he's a machine man. l
don't believe it,. replied the octor. Eut
just at that moment Mr.. Solomon en-
gagged the Doctors friend in conversation.
Good use was made of the op portuhltF-
Pointing to the two, the Montague
leader said: Doctor, I told you he was
machine man: don't you see him talk
ing to Simon Solomon" THAT settles IT.
said the Doctor. L can't vote Tor MN
and the slate went through in "hlle'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-05
INDUSTRIAL JOTTINGS.
A Handsome Dining Car.

In a day or two. one of the hand
soonest and besr equipped railroad din
ing cars in the service of the Lacka-
wanna railroad will be turned out OF
the Scranton paint shop. 1t is No. 450,
and has heen rebuilt and fitted with all
the latest Improvements.
The car is sixty feet long. and the
interior is finished in mahogany, with
Pintsch gas and electric light appll-
ances. The old style Gothic glass in
the windows has been replaced with
variegated opalescent glass, which is a
very pretty effect. Wide vestibules
have been applied, replacing the mar
row old style ones.
Separate entrances have been pro-
vided for the passengers and kitchen
attendants. and on either end square
arched domes have replaced the old
style ones. Seating accommodations
are provided for tWenty-fOur persons,
cut-glaSs, china and silverware are
used exclusively, and the interior fur
niSE.ngS are of new corded silk lambre-
quins and portiers of the same material
with carpet to match.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all
modern cooking sanitary appliances
known, and in addition has double set
of new porcelain lined refrigeratols
The car will be run on trains 3 and G
while the regular diners are undergoing
repairs.