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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
ARTILLERY, q: PETERSBURG. 3
Because of an Error by Umpire He
Called Off All Bets
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to Inc I1mes.)
PETERSBURG, VA. August 26.-1t
was a beautifully played game in which
the Artillery School Baseball Club of
Old Point defeated the Petersburg team
to-day by a score of 4 to 8. Northington
played great ball, both behind the pat
and at the bat. Thomas, who began to
pitch for Petersburg, offset this good
playing. however, giving four bases on
balls and striking two batters.
Thomas Wilson, one of Fitzsimmons'
sparring mates. umpired the game. A
wrong decision by him in the eighth
inning lost Petersburg the game. Blank
nship made a two-base hit, the ball fall
ing about five feet from the line and
rolling foul. Wilson called it a foul ball.
The next man who came to the bat made
a long hit, which would have scored
Blankinship and tied the game.
Mr.. Wilson was very fair. however, for
when it had been shown him taat his
decision was wrong, he acknowledged It.
and called off all bets. The game was
exceedingly interesting, and a larger
crowd was present to-day than yester-
day. The score was:
49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

best OF spirits nd persons whom the auto
mobile passed on the road noticed that al
were jolly. The chaffeur kept the ma
chine going at q moderate gait when the
party started ont,bu when the country
was reached Mr.. Matthews took charge
of the lever and let the machine so at
a fast clip. The automobile SKINNED
over the fine roads as does a motor
cycle over a well suited race track, but
Mr. Matthews attempted to slow up the
machine when the party had nearly
reached EIberon. He Immediately came
to the conclusion that the nachine~was
beyond control.
TEJERINGGEARBRoK Egb. p
STEERIN GGEAR BROKE.
He said nothing, but the Chauffeur real
lied the situation and Informed the other
occupants OF the auto of the danger. The
chaffeur stood up In the machine and adj
vised all to jump. but seeing that they
would not heed his advice. he leaped
from the machine while the rest of the
party were thrown over a fifteen foot
embankment. It is said that the accident
was due to the breaking Of the steering
apparatus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
TOBACCO CONFERENCE
Representatives of Different Interests
to Meet in London Sept. 18th.
(By Associated Pressl

LONDON, Aug. pam important con-
ference OF the tobacco interests has been
called to take place in London septem-
Der 18th, In an effort to curb the fierce rate
war which followed the formation OF
the rival combines.
The meeting will include representa-
tlres Of the American combine, the I'M
perial Tobacco Company. manufacturers.
importers and wholesalers, and it is
hoped by those interested that it will
result in community of interest ar
placed on more satisfactory footing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
THE SARATOGA RACES
Champlain Captures the Champlain
Handicap IN Game Race.
fBy Associated Press.)


lBy Associated Press.)
SARATOGA, N. Y. August 26.-Advance
Guard captured the Champlain nandicap
at mile and furlong this afternoon
through sheer gameness, wearing down
Dublin IN the last few yards and wins
5nirs at the end by half length. dublin
,giss 1..e best horse at the weights, but
the had Fart he got and i'll judgment OF
pace on the part Of Shea, his rider, caused
his defeat A new track record for the
distance was created, Isl Is being the
new mark. Summaries:
First race-selling. for ttrec+yeaT -olds
and upwards: one nile-Rough Rider az
to j, first. Satire 90 to y second, Bruins
wick eco to y third. Time, i:3s.
Second race-llandicap. for all ages:
seven fur!ongs-Chuctanund (even) first.
Gloria Is to y second. Smart Set GO to
third. Time, 1875 3-5.
Third race-the Champlain Handicap.
for three-ycar-olds and upwards; one mile
end furlong-Advance Guard Go to 100
FIST. Dublin a to y second. knight Of
Rhodes q to y third. Time. 1:51 2-5.
Fourth race-seiling. two-year-olds:
seven furlongs-Red Knight GO to y first
Or'off q to u second. Dr.. Syler q to p
third. Tine. % 3-5.
Fifth race-fo1 three-year-olds and
upwards; mile-Rockwater G5 to COY first
~ SSSSH'S~'
TO 5, third. Time, 1:3S SO.
Sixth race-handicap: for two-year-olds:
five and q half furlongs-Skillful Is to ~
first. NeItonian q to y second. Court
maid a to y third Time, 1:o6 SIS.
Results at Chicago.
(Ey Associated Press,
CHICAGO. ILL, August 26.-Results at
Hawthorne:
First race-hve furlongs-Dodona Us to
y first, Hindi e to y second. Sidney c.
Love az to y third. Time. 1:o1.
Second race-siX furlongs-Elsie L. az
to s. first. Evening Star GO to y second.
Huachuca Q6 to u third. Time, lib.
Third race-one mile-Jolin A. Clarke
6 to y first. Pretorius d5 to q second,
Matin Bell 6 to )third Time, 1:z2.
Fourth race-one mile-Jehn Frey "a
to 3 first. Harry New e to y second
Brulare I'll to y third. Time, 1853 IA.
Fifth raceses,en furlongs-Rolling Beer
{cven) first, Geyser Is to y second, Major
| Dixon C11 to s. third. Time, 1:2s.
Sixth race-mile and quarter-Ravens-
bury a to y first, Edith G. G2 to y sec
ond, Caliban Us to y third. Time. 2:o7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
AGAIN IN !. FAVOR OF
THE UNIVERSITIES
Decision Handed Down in the
Famous FayerWeather
Will Case.
CIV Associated Prsssl

NEW YORK. August ga decision
was handed down by Judge Lacombe In
the United States Circuit Court. deciding
so far as that tribunal Is concerned the
noted Fayerweather viii case. Judge
fLacombe's decision confirms the decision
Of the State Cour. of Appeals OF July,
1897, when admitted the will of the late
Daniel B. Fayerweather, the millionaire
leather merchant, to probate.
Under the terms of the will the Sreaeer
portion of the estate. estimated at ssco'.
0co, was divided between various COLLEGES
and universities mentioned In the WILL
among them the University OF Virginia
Judge Lacombe's decision dismissed an
action brought by Emmett Fayerweather
and Mary Wachter. nieces OF Lucy Fay
erweather, widow OF the dead merchant,
to contest the will, and leaves the col
leges and universities in the undisputed
possession ana enjoyment OF the money
granted them.
The decision however. does not mean
that the case will end, as an appeal Will
be taken at once to the United states
Supreme Court at Washington.
The University of Virginia Is one OF
number OF educational institutions inter-
ested in the settlement of this litigation
to the extent of some 100000 each. II
has been represented by counsel IN Ne"
York. It's friends will be greatly graft
fed to learn that the litigation, Whicn
has gone on for years. has been ad-
vsnced one step nearer to G. settlement
favorable to this and other universities.
The handsome gymnasium OF the Cnl-
versity bears the name of this donor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
GAMES YESTERDAY

At Pittsburg: It was an easy day for
PittsbuTg and two victories resulted
About the only features of either game
were Doheny's splendid work in the box
and his homer. scoring three runs.
First game.
Score: R. H. E.
Pittsburg ;. :. ..ooosoo5o1s 14 3
Boston. >. :. ;. 20 Ooo0O001-1 Q
Batteries: Chesbro and thinner; Pit
finger and Moran
Second game:
Score: X n. y.
Pittsburs ..oo1ooo2 oE3 10 1
Boston :. :. 100000 8
Batteries: Doheny and thinner; Willis
and Moran.
At Cincinnat: The New York team
had a rather easy time shutting Cincin-
natl out to-day. The locals could not
solve Matthewson's delivery.
Score: X. h. -.
New York :. ..1o01030o 1-6 IL 0
Batteries: Thielman and Bergen;
Matthewson and Bowerman.
NATIONAL LEAGUE RECORD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
C;udad Bolivar 6ombarded.
nv Associated Dress

CARACAS. VENEZUELA, August 90
ciudad Bolivar. capital of the State Of
Bolivar has been bombarded by Ven
ezuelan warships and many persons were
killed or wounded. The place has large
British population and the British sub
jects have requested that warships
of Great Britain be sent for their protec-
ton. It is alleged that atrocities have
been committed at Ciudad Bolivar by
both the Government troops and the Rev,
oluttcnists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
JELKS DEFEATS JOHNSTON
Another Primary May Be Necessary for
Other Offices in Alabama
Associated Press.)

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, August 2e,-Re-
turns from nearly every county in the
State show that Governor Jelks carried
the State primarary election by 1900
over Johnston, whose defeat is conceded
by his friends. Cunningham has beaten
Waller for Lieutenant Governor A sec
ond primary may be necessary to decide
nominations in the race for Attorney
General, Secretary Of State and Superin-
tendent of Insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

summary: Earned runs-PeterSbNrg. L.
Two-base hit-Blanhinship. Northingtcn
~. Miller. Stolen bases-AIiIler. 2. Dou-
BILE piays-Eanes to Broclwell. Bases on
halls-oT Thomas. 4; IIaskins. l. Struck
out-by Thomas. 5: Charters. 2; Haskins
. Hit by pitched ball-Thomas, Towne
Weiner. Time Of game. las. Umpire.
Thomas Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
Reaean a Verv Sick Man.
CIV Associated Press

ley ASSOclated Press
PALESTINE, TEXAS August 26.-The
condition Of John Reagan, who became
Ill on Monday. shows no signs Of ir,-
provement. and it is announced that he
is again very sick man
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

Mrs. ]. It. Temple and her sister. Mrs.
Thomas H Walker. passed through the
city to-day on their way to Cincinnati.
On their return they will spend some
time at the White Sulphur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
CAPTAIN Lamb
Attacks THE PRESS
Continued from First Page)

CONTINUED from t1ISC 1dSeJ
that was enough to irritate any man.
Ee referred here to the Richmond meet
ing.
s'The mob at Belvidere Hall Kissed me,
I let fall words that I regret"
He argued that the Federal govern
ment could not work the roads, and II
a bill for large appropriation snouiu
come up he would ask his constituency
as to how to vote, for it would turn
States into counties. There was no need
for an arbitration bill, for the people
were going to take up the coal strike
and not let the zoo or 300 people freeze the
millions of citizens. He said the united
States could not fix a work day OF eight
hours for the people. He said his oppo-
nent was in favor of the eight hour day
to get votes. Captain Lamb denied thar
he Intentionally consumed the time or
his opponent, and referred TO the way
he was taken to task for making Sunday
school speeches He said. in ELOQUENT
terms, that he would rather give up his
seat in Congress than to be denied the
right to address church meeting when
he was called up. He then severely cflti-
cised his opponent for writing hlnseif
ND. and referred to the reporters and
newspapers as above duoted- re Nou Ls
carry the district by $500 majority. he
declared. saying that IS per cent. OF the
working men of the city would stand by
him.
THE REPLY VIGOROUS.
Mr.. Wallace made a vigorous reply to
CAPTAIN Lamb In reply to the attack
upon the newspapers. Mr.. Wallace turn
ed to the reporters and asked each 1t
he had ever dictated or furnished re-
port other. than the King William meet
ing to them. and in each case he was
occura5 that he had not.
He said he did not have time to quote
Shakespeare like his opponent, nor dis
cuss issues of 200 years ago. He remind
ed him OF the Mother Goose rhyme,
which. if he had to paraphase. would
read like this:
Virginia had little Lamb
whose fleece was white as snow,
And everywhere an Office was,
That Lamb was sure to 80.
He then took the argument OF the bills
which he would favor and said that his
advocacy Of the eight hour law and child
labor bill would enable him to carry .he
shops Of Richmond. which his opponent
had claimed he would carry as unit
This was the last debate of the cam
paisn in the counties and the crowd gave
close attention to each speaker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY
The Gunboat Topeka to Be Used for
THIS in the Chesapeake.

WASHINGTON. Aug 26.-The gunboat
Topeka, which is on her way north frou,
Venezuela, will be used in the wireless
telegraph tests. She will go to Norfolk
for repairs, and will be equipped with a
mast for wireless telegraph purposes. af-
ter which! she will be used in establish
ing communication between the shore
at Annapolis and the sea. Later another
vessel will be assigned to work with her
il exclusively sea communication
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

thirty-two games. In points Doherty
made q total Of III to Whitman,s 3d.
while the Epglishnan had the advantage;
In place shots and some less errors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
ROOSEVELT speaks
New ENGLAND States
Continued from First Page.)

Washington Square, where he delivered a
twenty-rninute address This being the
homo Of Secretary Of the Navy Moody,
the President devoted his remarks to the
naEY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

Mrs. H. L. Curry and family have re-
turned home. No. 1927 Brook Avenue, af-
ter a visit to the seashora
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

Mr.. Augustus Arsell, Jr., one Of the
Oldest citizens and Masons in the city. Is
very i'll at his residence. No. 12l0 East
Marshall Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
Speech at Dover.
(By Associated Press.)

DOVER, N. H, Aug. 26.-For the first
time in the history of Dover, which was
founded in 1882 president Of the United
States was a guest here to-day Thou
sands Joined in t4.e welcome to President
Roosevelt, who delivered an address in
which he said:
with growth in wealth and prosperity
has come an accentuation Of differences
between man and man, which do harm
in two ways. when they make one man
arrogant and when they make another
man envtous Our salvation now, as in
the old days, lies In the practical apply
ing Of principles that in theory we admit
to be the only principles according to
which it Is possible to address this re-
public. The principle Of treating with man
on his worth as a man, is the principle
of recognizing facts IS they ure Of recog-
nizing our material needs. and therefore
the absolute necessity to the prosperity
which must satisfy the nr DIS, and Of
recognizing that nothing is to be hoped
for from people who are content only 20
satisfy their material needs. If we have
not got in Us the life toward righteous
ness. the lift towards something better
than material needs. prosperity will be
e curse instead Of a blessing
Reaches Portland.
(Ry Associated Press.>
PORTLAND, Me. August 2s-Pres-
cent Roosevelt came into Maine this af-
ternoon. after having visited many places
in the other New England States. Be-
fore his departure tomorrow night he
viii! have visited every Congressional
district in the State, the principal city
in each district, and the home city OF
each Of Names United States Senators.
At every stopping place along the line
great crowd had gathered, and the
President was accorded genuine Down
East welcome. AT Old Orchard. where
the special train made its first stop after
crossing the state line, thousands of per-
sons from all parts Of York and lower
Cumberland counties had gathered The
! President spoke briefly to great crowd
in the railway square. and was taken for
O drive about the city.
Government by majority in Congress
Lad practically come to a stop when Mr.
Reed became speaker. Mr.. Reed at the
cost Of infinite labor, at the cost of
hercest attack, succeeded in restoring that
old principle and now through Congress
we can do as we'll or i'll. according as
the people demand, but at any rate we
can do something" g
President Roosevelt In his speech paid
high tribute to Thomas B. Reed. say
Ing he had rendered great service to
Democratic government the world over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES YESTERDAY.

At Boston: Powell was retired in the
second to-day when Freeman equal!ed
the local record by home run over the
right field fence.
Score: r. II. =.
Boston ....osoo21c 1908 Is o
st. Louis ..........2 90 o o 90 o. 6 4
Batteries: Young and Criger: Powell,
Kane and kailoe.
At Washington: Bunching OF hits en-
abled Washington to take the last game
CT the series from Detroit. Patton kept
hits well scattered, but received poor
support
Score: r II f
Washington ......oo11ssoo- - S
Detroit ...........-3 o 0000lSo17 3 /
Batteries: Patton and Clarke; Mccarthy
and McAllster.
At Baltimore: Garvin was puzzle to
the Baltimore team to-day, and the Wis
1tors shut out the locals
Score: r. n. f
Baltimore .......,.o 10000 s !.
Chicago ...........1 $50 ITO Is o
Batteries: Howell and Smith; Garvin
and Mcfarland
At Phiia delphia: The home team added
another game to It's long string of yicto-
ries by free hitting. The Cleveland team
hit Plank freely. but the latter managed
to keep the hits scattered.
Score: RTE.
Cleveland ...ooo2otnoo-e u 3
Philadelphia ......2 4 0 o 5 31oa-1S Il l
Batteries: Hess and Bems: Plank and
6chreckeDgost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA.
Established lS3S
The Sixty-fifth session will commences
SEPTEMBER go 1907
Departments of Medicine. Dentistry and
Pharmacy. Weli-equipped Laboratorie
Splendid Hospital Facilities and Abund.
Opportunities for Pracr1ca1 Work.
For announcement and further tnfor.
CHRISTOPHER ToMPKINs. NJ. D.,
Dean. Richmond va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
THE GLEBE SCHOOL,

A SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
JUNIUS E. LEIGH, Head-Master
This school will open MONDAY. Sep
TENDER %, 1902
IL will consist of two departments-ons
primary. for very young boys. and ono
preparatory, for collegiate and university
work For Information, course Of study.
terms. ETC., apply to
JUNIUS E. LEIGH.
3Gt West Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27
AMERICAN LEAGUE REcoRD

SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Atlanta. 1, Shreveport. S
Birmingham. 3; New Orleans. .
Second game: Birmingham, 4: New
Orleans. 6.
Chattanooga. S: Little Rock. O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-27

At Baltimore: Garvin was puzzle to
the Baltimore team to-day, and the Wis
itors shut out the locals
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01

VIII hold the boards at the Pine Bluff
opera house on tomorrow night. fet
benefit of Manager Holland is thi,
season one of the largest minstrel or
CARNATIONS on the road. The corr
pany is very popular and is con-
posed OF artists of reputation and
talent. Manager Coburn. by keeping
faith with the public, has made Il
reputation for himself and company
second to none III the amusement
world. The sterling worth of this at
traction is proven by the constant
prosperity enjoyed by the members
OF his company and the expressions
of pleasure on the part Of those that
witness the performances The com.
pany this season numbers thirty-five
Of the best minstrel talent obtainable.
and among this long list of stars ap,
pear the names Of several that
have attained International reputa-
ton. The olio is indeed one of the
strongest as we'll as expensive combi
nations of talent ever presented under
one management. including Hates
brothers, premier acrobats and Span,
ish ring experts; the invincibles, Co
burn and Baldwin, the musical innova.
tors; Cameron and Toledo in an
entirely new and novel act, with gor
geous scenery and weird electrical eff
fects, as we'll as beautiful costumes,
presenting the "Enchanted Grotto,
an operate and pantomimic eXtrava
ganza; Messrs. Jennings and RenfreW
triple buck and wing dancers, vocal
lists and others Of equal note making
all told an organization that
heads the list in the minstrel line.
Watch for the grand MONDAY street
parade and concert, and the lovers of
good music will have the pleasure of
hearing Mr. J. A. Coburn, who bears
the reputation Of being the cornet
virtuso in the minstrel profession.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01
A Startling Discovery.

Within the past few days star of
magnificent brilliancy has appeared
animation it proves to be Marie La
mour starring in "a Wise Woman
Manager Senyard says that by this
discovery we are placed in possession
of observation which proves that this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01
Horses Net Affected by Sun.

There is no proof that any horse
"Fer suffered from TIE effects OF the
spn's rays falling upon its head.
\ nons the human race it is now a
Well-recegnizod fact that so-called
asunstrohe' is due TO a microbal in
vasion OF the body. In other words it
is Kind OF specific fever, and can be
contracted in the shade-The Medical
Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01
Should Rave M-de use Of II

The latest southern lespoGado shot
bf shoritf $ po~s was DISTINGUISHED
for always carrying E.blo as well as
rifle. ii he had heau more faithful
in his reading Of tine sacfcd volume he
might have been less indefatigahle in
his usa Of the rife
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01

iuminarg = approaching with Great
velocity, and that she will be distinct.
y visible 10 the people OF this city
in her ra5ianee At an carly da,e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01
Laborers en- Nile Dam.

Since 1899 the great Nile dam at
Assouan has given steady employ
ment 70 from $4,000 to 10000 Italian
and Egyptian laborers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01

Eczomal scaH head, hives. ftehng1
Of tic skim of any sort instantly re
lieveA ana permanently y#e..rea. poan $
Ointment NJ any dru4 store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01


Grau's Big Opera Company
There's lots of things
a wizard can do.
There are tricks of the trade
That are new
kibosh, a Persian necromancer
and assistant. Abydcs, visit Egypt dur.
ing a water famine. BY the use of
his magic power he supposedly causes
the Nile to overflow. and wins the Of
fer Ptolemy has made. that anyone
who can conjure up flood, viii
be rewarded with the hand Of his
daughter, the beautiful Cleopatra.
Cleopatra is beloved by her music
teacher Ptarmigan. who wins her in
Ihe end. Ptolemy is bothered firstly
by the domination of SimOona, his
second wife, and secondly by the glee-
fulness of his about to be executed
weather prophet, Cheops. All these
OeclQedly humorous characters make
up, by their workings and doings, a
most humorous story, told in a farcial
way The first act takes place in
the public square at Alexandria, the
second at the terraced roof of the
Kings palace, and the third in the in
terror of the Kings Private Pyramid.
well, am I Wiz"
You can bet | am"
At the Elks new theater Tuesday
and Wednesday, December and 3.
+
The Great Barlow Ministries.
The Great Barlow Minstrels, which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-01
s AmUSEmENTS 5
D~~~-~~>~~>~~~

Graw Comic Opera, December .
and 3; matinee on 3.
Janice Meridith. December ).
Adelaide ThurstOn December y.
QHihlin and Wall, December Il.
Sam Jack, December IS.
The Star Boarder," December %.
Hubert Salragies Faust" Deeem-
Der %.
a Wise Woman" " December %.
Cowboy and the Lady December
q.
Poor Relations" December 26.
Bremen Sale company, December -
National Stock company, December
90.
Maharra Minstrels, December 80.
National Stock company, December
81. January and ;.