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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-31
LITIGATION OVER
MOVING THE HYGE|A
The Revenue Collector Close
After Leo Schultz.
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING
But if Tha. Charge Does Not Hold He
viii Be Tried on Another-Con-
tracts for Fine Buildings in
Newport News-Gossip.
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING
fs,eciaI dispatch to The T!mes.)

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July 3O.-Col-
mel George 5. keeler. manager of the
Old Point Hotels returned this morning
from New York where he had a confer
nnce with the owner, but he refused to
give out any statement regarding the
complication in the bidding for the Hy-
Eeia property, which is to be removed
by order of the government. The Bait-
more syndicate. headed by George a
Dubrevii, and claiming to be the highest
bidder for the property, will fight in the
courts any attempt to award the con-
tract to the Newport News syndicate
headed by James Burrill.
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING.
Leo Schultz, who was arrested last
right with a lot OF unstamped cigars
alleged to be in his possession, supposed
70 have been obtained from the German
cruiser Vineta. was before United States
Commissioner A. c. Garrett this morning
and was sent on TO the tederai 6ihitu
jury on the charge of smuggling. he
was released on bail in the sum Oh S0V''
furnished by ]. w. Robson.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Charles, OF this district, notified the COM
sioner that If Schultz could not De con
n!cted of smuggling, he would nave nm
tried on the charge OF FloiauhS the II
IerDal revenue laws III ieSaiu ~ "it
LARGE BUILDING CONTRACTS.
Contracts were awarded to-day TO
1Icl,zclaw Bros the Hampton contrac-
tors, for erecting two large brick build
ings on Washington Avenue. one Tor
Frank Darling, to cost $4,000; the other
Tor T. c. Coleman. to cost S1S,5oo. Powell
Bros. also let the contract this morning
for grading and otherwise improving
new residence section owned by them In
East End. The grading will cost about
$500 and the granolithic sidewalks about
s.. 600 more. The place Will be severed
The ten acre tract adjoining, owned by
the same people. is also being improved
In similar fashion.
DR. James f. Bryant and Hon. IL l..
Maynard each addressed meetings here
tonight. Owing to the inclemency OF
the weather. the attendance was not as
large as anticipated, but in both cases
there was a good deal Of enthusiasm.
NO INDICTMENT.
The Warwick grand jury was unable to
accure sufficient evidence to inaict George
bidder and David Gillian. charged with
being implicated in the supposed muir
der Of Fred Tinsley. the man who was
twice hanged in the woods near New
port News several months ago.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-31
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION
Mrs. Foster, at Gwathmery, Entertains
in Honor of Her Cues.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ASHLAND, VA, July 30.-Mrs. May
Foster, of Gwathmey, gave a delightful
reception Tuesday night in honor OF her
cousin. Miss Dunlap, of Baltimore.
Those assisting Mrs. Foster in receiv-
ing were Mrs. West, Cooper and Marsh.
Japanese lanterns cast their mellow
glow over the beauty of Richmond, Ash
land and Gwathmey, assembled to enjoy
the hospitality OF the hostess. At a late
hour delightful refreshments were served.
Among those to enjoy the pleasant
evening were:
Misses Mary Tracey Dunlap. Of Balti-
more: Bessie Dingfield. of Washington;
Florence Epps of Richmond. Cooper of
Richmond: Miss Hill, of King William
Miss Nell Winston, OF Louisa; Misses Eli
zabeth and Mamie Pendleton, Ellen Sin
ton, Mollie McCullen. Mary Haws Ty-
Ter. of Gwathmey; Messrs. Hyde West,
Of Baltmore; Mat and Tom Pendleton,
Carl McCulen, w. L. Carneal, of Gwath-
mey; Robert Airport, of Richmond; e.
S. Burnett Jim and Frank Cox, w. S.
Brown, Elliott and Wood 5ordane, II. d.
Kerr and NJ. B. Pace. of Ashland
Miss Charlotte Owen, of Waverly, is
on a visit to her aunt. Mrs. Charlie Steb-
bins.
Mr.. Frank Cox is spending the week in
Charleston. w. Va.
Miss Dunlap. of Baltimore, who has
been visiting at the home of Mrs. West,
in (;wathmey, has returned home.
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replanting Since early June rainfall
thl- fialls

replanting. Since early June rainfall
has been scant. and to-day the fields are
buttoning down upon the ground. and the
plants are cabbaging up. 1t is thought
that even copious rains could make no
greater than one-half an ordinary ylelc,
Corn has been worked well, the dry
weather of late-May and June-enabiinS
the killing of grass; and for the acreage
planted there was great promise OF
yield up to one week ago. when caring
and tasseiing began in earnest. SUI
to-day the scene has changed. Chlnch
bugs have appeared in rnaay places.
whose ravages, added 10 the severe, not
drought gives the fields a pitiful appear
ance Short corn makes short meat,
and the face of the farmer mirrors his
disappointment along all agricultural
lines.
But the young people give contrast.
Fran the towns end cities there has
been an hegira to the country and. the
''otterburn Springs" amelia Court
house Hotel and Booter's Pavilion af-
ford gathering places at small cost. Mr.
Booker's pavilion already has been two
enjoyable picnics and dances. with large
attenda nee of both sexes. and I am
informed that arrangements are in pro-
gress for regular weekly meets. l know
OF no plan peter ana cheaper iltti tiie
one devised by Mr.. Booker. Near his
home is a beautiful oak grove. and
within this the young men Of the vicinity
have erected a large smoothly fioored pa
vlion, A Committee on Invitation
sends out tickets Of Invitations
and it is understood that the girls
bring the provision baskets, while upon
the ground an assessment of % cents
each is collected of the boys TO pay
for the music. There is no other ex-
pense. Near by is the large and roomy
residence of Mr.. Booker. and should
rain or storm threaten, he throws open
his hospitable doors to all. The music
is chiefly amateur. but the comment at
the last picnic upon it was that 1t was
superb-two violins. two banjos, a man
dolin and guitar-played upon by Mr.
Booker. Messrs Floyd Tucker and sons
and Mr.. Crofton and Mr.. Bailey Many
married ladies attend with their hus-
bands and assist Mrs. cooker to chap
erone the crowd.
Mr.. w. S. Jeter and wife have been Wis
timing near Jetersville at Dr. Jim Jeter's.
They are from Pine Bluff, Ark ~ ma
tive of this county and one of thS
Younger sons of Mr.. Jack Jeter. who
for many years was sheriff of Amelia
county. In early life he went West and
has apparently grown up with the cour-
try At ffty-nine years of age he looks
Youthful, we'll preserved and handsome.
On last Sunday he gave talk to the
Sunday-school which shows that he has
not departed in spiritual matters from
the way of his early bringing up In Old
Amelia
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diversified and important part. and her
success is an eloquent denotement Of her
wonderful power and ability.
Judge F. w. Sims as the Hon. G. J.
Dusenberry. a member of Congress in
1851. goes through many laughable
scenes with his wife, George Washington
Bangs Ga reporter and Sniffins, degen-
crate Yankee. The Judge certainly has
great ability OH the stage. as well as the
bench, and his Interpretation of the role
is replete with hnmor
Professor Floy King as Harvey Wells.
a colonel in the Federal army. has a.
part exactly suited to his delightful touch
and go methods, and has the sympathy
and admiration Of the audience from the
first
r. L. c. Barret Major Bradley, of
the Confederate army, rival OF Colonel
Wells for the hand OF Helen Trevair,
has a. role particularly suited for the dis
play of his unquestionable talent in the
portrayal of villiany and scoundrelism
that he presents in, such realistic way
that the audience at once reverts its mind
to scenes and tragedies of real life
J. f. Bickers as Uncle Mosely and j. z.
Porter as Susannah excel in the inter-
probation OF the negro character, and in
this instance the author has supplied
them with very brilliant opportunities
MI lean DIS WI poA al !io'iiS"ti' 49, :
Hale as Billings and Mr.. Dane as Hez-
ekiah Sniffins, minor characters, serve
to fill in the picture: but the principal
interest rcvolves around those mentioned
a. length.
The play will be presented in other
towns and should enjoy a remarkable run
of prosperity-if for no other reason. then
surely because every cent made goes to-
ward the fund being raised for the cree
ton Of a monument to Louisa's Confed-
crate dead.
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BEATEN BY SIX MEN
Henry Kloppmeier Dragged from His
House and Roughly Handled.

Especial Dispatch The Times.l
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, July 30.-In a
somewhat battered condition. Henry
>Kloppmeier. an elderly German employed
at Portners brewery, appeared at police
headquarters to-day and told of having
been dragged from his house. In the
northern section of the city. last evenining
and assaulted by six men.
Not suspecting harm, the German went
to the door in response to knock last
night. when without ceremony the visi-
tors fell upon him. tied his arms aid
legs and placed rope about his neck.
Although no effort was made to hang
him, Kloppmeier was severely handled.
He had a scar on his head. inflicted by
a brick-bat. After the hapless victim was
beaten he was released.
1t is stated that the assault was COM
mitted by several of kloppmeier's asso-
ciates at the brewery, who charged him
with having beaten his housekeeper.
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ruined from the continued dry drought
in this section for the past six weeks
Tobacco was at a standstiil. and veSeta-
ton almost burned up.
The three little orphan children OF the
late Mr. and Mrs. John BeaI. who were
their grandmother Mrs NJ. e. Farrts.
Will be cared for by Mr. and Mrs Percy
Butler and Mrs. Bell. of Norfolk. They
will leave for their new homes shortly
Mayor Blanton had before him yester-
day ten negroes, charged with shooting
crap on the banks OF the AppomattoS
River Sunday. They were fined 81 each.
good for them if they were brought be-
fore him again on similar charges.
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DOWN IN DIXIE
iouisas Amateur Actors Cover Them>
selves With Dramatic Glory.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times,D
LOUISA. VA. July 3o.-"Down II
Dixie the war drama played here last
night by the Louisa amateur troupe.
success financially. The receipts at the
aoor and from the sale of refreshments
ran up to a total far beyond the most
sangGine expectations, and will push.
the Confederate monument fund up to a
high notch. as every dollar will so to
that worthy and patriotic cause.
The intensity with which this stirring
drama has been looked forward to was
uttested by the large audience gathered
TO witness it last night. The clever and
exciting tale was enhanced by splendid
scenery, and the realism of the slir-
mish scene and handto-hand conflicts
with the swords, carbines and pistols and
the rescue from Libby prison.
Down III Dixie" is a most successful
war play. There is not an episode nor
single Inc in all OF the four acts that
could be construed by the most uncom-
promising partisan as offensive to the
North or to the South. 1t deals with
the Civil War but the chief characters
are those Of altogether lonely women, and
the locale of the piece is in Washington
and amid Virginia houses, with all their
beauty and attracttveness. The chief in
Ierest in the play is love interest which
is not merely strong, but vital. and the
reconciliation at last of handsome.
brave. gallant and true officer of Fed
erai regiment with a patriotic Southern
Strl Is happy elimination that is sure
TO send the audience away well content
cd.
In the cast Mrs George E. Black, nee
Miss Martha Wexford Porter, as Mrs.
DusenberrF, business woman, played
her part to perfection. and. being one of
the most beautiful women In the south.
IS g Very decided acquisition to the com
pany-
Mrs. J. II Pendleton. nee Miss Mamie
Porter, as Helen TREVOR. has a part maj
c,akes great demand on her emotional
qualities. The role is admirably suited
90 Mrs. Pendieton's methods and per-
sonality and she makes the most of her
opportunities. There are many great
situations in the play which are made
intense by the profound sincerity and the
rich womanlike passion of this actress.
Miss Edna keene as Molly Martin had
Q fine opportunity for the display of her
charming comedy methods and her work
shows that she must have studied the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-31
SURPRISE WEDDING
At BLACKSTONE
Miss SaIIie Jones the Bride Of
Thomas E. helms.
MR.. BARNES AND MISS LEE
Misfortune Seems to Follow Mrs. Jos.
Vaughan, Of Fergusonville-Copi-
Gus Rains Ends What Promised
to Be Disastrous Drouth.
MR.. BARNES AND MISS LEE
fspec,a, Dispatch to The Times,


BLACKSTONE, VA, July 3o.-Surprise
marriage seem to be the order of the
day in this place and section, as follow
ing that Of Miss Connally and Mr.. Mat
thews of last week, which has been pre-
viouslv reported, came that of Miss
sallie Glenn Jones, of this place. and
Mr.. Thomas E. Nelms, Of Roanoke.
This event occurred at the home of the
brides brother-in-laW, Mr.. w. |. Jones,
on South Main Street. at 1870 o'clock
this morning, the ceremony being per
formed by Rev. G. f. Greene OF the
Methodist Church, of which the bride
was member
QUITE A SURPRISE.
This was truly a surprise. as no one
here had any intimation of 1t pricr to
this morning. although it was known
that the groom was a visitor and friend
of the bride.
Only the immediate family and a few
friends were present at the eventful
period Immediately after the ceremony
tn newly-wedded pair took the train for
Roanoke, where they will reside in
future.
For the past few years the bride has
been the successful principal of the
graded school here, and has won the
admiration of all. both for her qualifi-
cations in that position and her sterling
worth.
The groom is a trusted employee of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad at Roa-
noke, and is much admired by those who
know him well.
BARNES-LEE.
Another marriage that has created
surprise in this section was that of Miss
Annie E. Barnes, of Lunenburs county,
and Mr.. Newton Lee. of Georgia, which
occurred at the home of the brides
brother-n-law, Mr.. w. I. Barnes, at 5
G. CLOCK on Sunday evening.
After a short stay with relatives here
the couple will leave for their home i'll
Bulloch county. Ga, where the groom
is well-known cotton buyer.
HARD LUCK.
Misfortune seems to be besieging Mrs.
Joseph Vaughan. of Ferguscnville. on
the line Of this county and Amelia. One
day last week she stuck pin in her
foot from which lockjaw was narrowly
averted. Following this on Sunday her
stables were burned, with large supply
of feed and two horses and enc mule.
Mr. Haynie Matthews and bride, who
were married here last Thursday. have
returned from a few days stay at Vir
ginia Beach. and are stopping with rel
atives They will leave tonight for the
home of the groom in Eagle Lake. Tex.
This section has been visited with CO.
pious rains during the past few days,
which have greatly refreshened vegeta-
ton ~ -.ssr
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To Build Apartment House.
Special Disoatsh to The Times

Special Dispatch to The Tines)
NORFOLK. VA. July ca charter
was granted to the Arthur Norris Realty
Company by Judge Allan r. Hanckel. The
purpose of the company Is to acquire real
estate and other property. 10 make con-
tracts and especially 10 build an apart
ment house. The capital stock shall be-
$1,000 to $500 and the charter members
are as follows: Arthur Norris, pres.-
dent: Sidney l.. Urbaum, yice-president:
Henry Norris. secretary and treasurer. j.
H Spajot and 3. Rilienfield. directors
It is understood that these persons are
all related to one another and that they
own property on Plum Street. near Gran
by. on which they will build an apart
ment house.
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APPOINTED ON MERIT.
Robert G. Gibbons Appointed Posts
office Inspector.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WINCHESTER, VA. July 3o.-Robert
G. Gibbons. son of former City Treas
urer Gibbons. has been appointed post
office inspector by Postmaster-General
Payne Mr.. Gbbens passed the rigid
civil service examination with astonish-
ing ease due doubtless to his University
Of Virginia training He had no politi-
cal pull His father is prominent
member Of the State Republican Com
mttee and has run for Congress from
the Seventh District.
Prominent county men are talking Of
forming mutual telephone system.
Mayor W. c. Gracken. DR.. John S. Lup-
ton. Joseph w. Leafe and c. Vernon
Eddy held conference in Washington
to-day with Congressman Hay, and Wis
tied the Postofice Department in an eff
fort to secure better railroad mail facili-
ties for Winchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-31
BRICKLAYERS STRIKE
They Demand Five Dollars Day ct
williamsburg and Get it.
,pecial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dlspatch 70 he IIues.J
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, July 30.-All OF
the brickayers on the new ward build
ing at the Eastern State Hospital struck
for higher wages to-day and won their
point. The trouble grew out Of the fact
that the contractor sent two bricklayers
from Richmond Monday afternoon to
work. at the rate of IS per day, and when
this was learned by the bricklayers at
work here previous to the arrival of these
two they refused to work until they were
given S. per day, too.
They were getting four dollars and fif-
~ cents. Late this afternoon Contrac-
tor Parish. OF Richmond, agreed to pay
all at the rate of S per day. They will
return to work tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-31
WIFE MURDERER
WILLING TO DIE
Robert N. Harris Pleads Guilty
10 the Charge of Horse
Stealing.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

NORFOLK, VA, July 30-William
Tredwell, the NEGRO who shot mis- wife
at C;ilmerton few weeks ago and VINO
was tried in the Norfolk County Court
Yesterday ara convicted of murder in the
first decree, has no fear OF death. and
states that he does not want anothec
trial Tredwell has requested Jaller Huy-
bert to inform hic attorney that it is his
desire that d motion for a new trial be
not made.
PREMEDITATED MURDER.
The negro says that the morning or the
DAY he shot his wife he bought the pistol
COZ the purpose of killing her, and that
he intended to take his life when he hred
a shot into his body. Now that the jury
has rendered a verdict OF murder in the
first degree, ,rredwell says that he wants
the verdict to stand as fixed and the SEN
tence passed
PLEAD GUILTY.
Robert N Harris. twenty-five years OF
age. arrested in Norfolk last night upon
the charge of horse stealing in Whining
ton. n c. entered a plea of guilty In the
Police Court this morning. and allowed the
Norfolk authorities to hold him Tor Chlet
of Police Furlong, of Wilmington. who
is expected here. Harris says he Is
wanted for stealing $40 horse and s32 in
cash from his brother, in Wilmington.
The theft he says. was committed While
he was on a drunken spree.
There was practically no evidence
against the accused, and Harris would in
all probab ility have been discharged had
he not confessed to the court. committing
him to TAIL pending the arrival of a VIII
mington officer.
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A DEAL IN PORTSMOUTH
a Mother Gives Her infant Morphine
bv Mistake for Catornei.
.;a1 Disnatch RI The

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
NORFOLK VA, July 3o.-Negotiations
are pending between J. G. Wilbraham.
of Portsmouth. and the owners for the
sale of Hotel Monroe. the Lyceum The
atre. and the adjoining office building IN
Portsmouth. The price is 100000.
Mrs. F. J. Friedlin, of Portsmouth.
gave morphine instead OF calomei to her
infant son. The mistake was revealed
by the commissions of the infant After
hours of medical attention the infants
life IS saved.
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AFFAIRS IN AMELIA
a Short Corn Crop Threatened at the
Last Hour-Much GaYetY in Country.

asst HOur-W1uCn 1dFetY III country.
especial Dispatch to The Times)
OIGA VA, July 30.-That time Of the
year has come when one can with a
daerae Of accuracy foresee the outcome
Of the farmers work. The outlook is
not cheering. The wheat crop was good
In quality. but short of quantity. Much
acreage not pretended to be reaped
oats worse still. Those sown in fall
caused small seeding in spring. One may
saw that there has been no oat crop
OF tobacco a smaller acreage has
been planted than usual. Scarcity Of
labor caused this. Seasons for getting such
plants were unfavorable. Insect pests
were numerous, and fields present
ragged and unequal look from frequent
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Take Away His License.

Especial Dispatch to Tho Times)
NORFOLK. VA, July 3o.-Wa!ter STAFF
ford was tried in the Police Court for
keeping a saloon open after hours. He
was found in the Murphy saloon at Smith
and Nicholson Streets at 3:15 o'clock this
morning with a crowd of negro custo-
mers. Judge Taylor not only inflicted
fine of SIS and costs, but told Stafford If
he ever appeared in court for law-break k
ing again the license would be revoked.
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The Drought Broken.

Special Dispatch to The Times.)
HARRISONRURG. VA. July 30,-.t
severe drought in this section was broken
by a heavy storm. accompanied by wind
yesterday. and. good rain most all
to-day. Corn was suffering severely foi
some DAYS. and the farmers were fearins
that the crop would be as graat a failure
as was the wheat crop.
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REVIVAL IN FOWHATAN
Drouth Broken in That County by
Copious Rains.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
POWHATAN, C. H, VA, July So-Ke-
vival services began at Red Lane Bap-
fist Church on Sunday, conducted by Rev.
]. ". Reynolds, and much interest is
manifested. and up to this writing there
has been nine conversions. The meeting
will probably continue the balance OF the
week.
The drouth was broken here to-day by
copious rains and the farmers are hap
py.
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DWELLING BURNED
Family Has Narrow Escape-Heavy
Loss.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WOODSTOCK, VA. July 3O.-Tha
dwelling of Chas. B. Marston. occupied
by himself and brother Joseph B. Mars
ton. and family was burned to the ground
last night. The occupants We're awak-
ened just in time to escape from the
building with their lives.
They lost all Of their household prop
erty The building was partly insured and
loss will amount TO S3,oo2, or more.