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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Orders Of Mrs. Scott Were Very
Promptly 0beyed.
TROUBLE OVER A PHONE POLE
She Had watched the Old One Pulled
Down With Great Satisfaction, but
When the Linemen Went to
Put the New Pole in Posi-
ton, They Found the
Cavity Occupied.
Especial Dispatch to The Times, :,

Especial Dispatch to The 11meS.)
GREENSBORO, N. c.. August 81
"Haltor by the Gods I'll shoot" wc,e
the words with greeted Chief Lin,slan
Armfield and his crew this evening when
they began putting in a new telephone
pole in the excavation made in taking
out the old one.
It was a stern command and a womans 8
voice. Looking up from the task CT
hanuling the heavy pole they We're as
tonished and alarmed to find seated IN
comely matron Of twenty-fouT. who had
been an interested spectator Of the exca-
walton and removal of the old pole with
double-barreled shotgun cooked and
pointed directly at them. Her finger
was on the trigger and there was grit
in her gaze.
Operations were brought to halt Jn-
stantly Mrs. Scott lowered her sun
and told the crew no new pole should
be planted; that the old one was on Ter
lot, which embraced six feet more than
had been estimated when it was planted:
that she was perfectly satisfied at ,e-
moval Of old pole and had enjoyed the
operation, but no new pole could 20 IN
the hole. The men beat retreat ana
the hole is still there.
Mrs. Scott had watched with interest
the excavation of the old pole adjoining
her front yard, and while the men were
engaged In getting the new one ready TO
plant she had taken her shotgun and oc-
cupied the cavity without being seen un-
til the command tohalt proceeded form
the improvised rifle pit
Her husband says he gave orders at
dinner that the new pole should not be
planted, but did not expect such heroic
| measures from his wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
WILL NOT MEET
IN JOINT DEBAE7
Sentiment Of the North Carolina
Democrats Against Such
Discussions.
Discussions.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Timeso


RALEIGH. n. c.. August 5.-The State
Democratic Executive Committee selected
bv the recent Democratic State Conven-
ton met here tonight and organized by
the election of United States Senator F.
NJ Simmons State chairman and a. j.
Fields. of Raleigh. secretary. A central
campaign committee of forty members
was selected.
There was a general unfavorabe dis
cussion of the question of joint discus
s,ons of the issues of the campaign be
tween J. c. Pritchard, present United
states Senator, and some one of the Dem
ocratic candidates to succeed MIN. The
discussion led TO a decision that the mat
Ter be left to the State chairman, who
opposes such joint canvass with Sena-
tor Pritchard. This means that Hon.
/. .ocke Craig. of Asheville, one of the most
prominent Democratic candidates for
3Pritchard's seat. will have to cancel his
acceptance Of Senator Pritchard's chal-
lergc for joint canvass. unless he does it
in the face of unanimous opposition by
the Democratic Campaign Committee and
the State chairman
The State Board OF elections met here
to-day and named boards of election
two Democrats and one Republican for
eacl. courtyard adopted resolution
prescribing the size and design of tickets
to he used in the fall election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Speedy Justice Melted Out in
Westmoreland.
THE NEGRO L0Max TO HANG
Captain Rowe and His fredericksburg
Company We're on Hand to Pres
serve order-OnIy One Excl
ting Incident During Day.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

SSpeclal Dispatch to The Times.)
WARSAW, VA, August 5.-John Lo-
max, the negro charged with having as
saulted Miss Costenbader on June 2sth.
was tried here to-day. found guilty and
sentenced to be hung on September 9th.
The Washington Guards from Freder-
icksburg. in command of Captain ~ B.
Rowe, brought I1Gmax from Alexandria
by boat. We're present to prevent trouble
during the time the trial was going
on. and conveyed the negro back to
iAiexandrla. No demonstrations of a Sc
rlous character occurred.
Montross. the county seat OF Westmore-
lsid village OF about 500 inhabitants.
was the scene of scme excitment during
the trtai AT an early hour a large
crowd assembled from all parts OF West
moreiand and Richmond counties The
ar was dense with excitement The
tragic death of the young girl from the
explosion of kerosene since the continu-
ance or the case last Monday week, and
the possible effect of the absence of her
direct testimony, increased the excite
ment.
INDICTMENT FORMED.
at O'Clock Lomax arrived in charge
OF Deputy Sheriff S. J. Sandy, and
guarded by the Fredericksburg company
CT State troops, known as the Washing
ton Guards. ffty-two strong. under the
command of Captain NJ. B. Rowe The
grand jury. which had been called In
special session early in the day. re-
turned true bill on two counts. ene
charging Lomax with rape. the ether
with attempt to commit rape. Either
offense under the Virginia statutes IS
punishable with death
Immediately upon the Indictment fol-
lowed the arraignment of the prisoner
and his trial The crowd, which proved
orderly. was admitted into, the court
ROOM contrary to expectations. and the
prisoner was brought to the bar guarded
by a squad of soldiers.
CAPTAIN ROWE ALERT.
The only exciting incident during the
trial occurred when. after the retire
j ment of the jury, IL was announced that
they were hung. and that there was a
possibility OF no verdict. AT this point
Captain Rowe rushed a reserved squad
into the closely pacsssd COURTROOM and
brought them to present arms in the bar.
Within a few moments. however. 1T was
announced that the jury had agreed. and
they filed into court with a verdict oe
guilty. ascertaining the prisoners pun
ishment as death A great feeling OF re-
lief swept over the crowd after the Judge
had pronounced sentence r's death tx
ing as the date of execution the 9th OF
SeDtember at noon.
The prisoner was immedia tely placed
under guard and conveyed to the steamer
Randall ea route for Alexandria. there
to be held until the date of his execU-
zion. Hon. r. J. Washington. Common
wealth's Attorney and G. Conway Ba-
lsar conducted the prosecution. w. T.
Mayo appeared for the accused. The
negro LoraS. while pleading not guilty
seemed absolutely insensibIe to the hor-
ror OF the sentence prouc"nccd against
him. No further trouble 1s feared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
TWO NOTABLE ADDRESSES
MADE AT BAR ASSOCIATION
President Elder Read Annual Address at Morning Session
and in Evening Hon. H. St. George Tucker Spoke on
Enforcement of Legal Rights in Court OF Equity

amGng the hosts being Congressman FL.
D. Flood, Mr.. Carter Scott. Judge Nor
ton and Mr.. Aubrey Strobe
Numerous informal functions are on
the programme for tomorrow and to-
night. Several dinner parties have been
arranged. There is no end to happen
ings which contribute to the pleasure
of the Virginia Association, and many
are planning to remain several days to
further enjoy the delights in store at
the Hot.
MAJOR ELDERS ADDRESS.
The president. Major Thomas Z. Elder,
OF Staunton, this morning Delivered a
scholarly address on the subject. Private
business Corporations in Virginia 1t
afforded the learned gentleman the op-
pcrtunity Tor the display of his literary
gifts and the paper dealing. as it does, IN
large measure with corpora tons in reia-
ton to the new Constitution. viii prove
g valuable addition to Virginia literature.
The most striking utterances of the
speaker wer-.
.Under existing industrial conditions
corporations are really necessary for the
conduct OF many business enterprises.
which, to be conducted with profit. re-
cuira more capital than an individual o,
partnership is willing or can put into
them. And. as already stated. State
or community which would keep pace
with the march OF material progress must
make use of them.
4.But to be really valuable they must
be constructed and maintained on solid
foundations.
.'The work OF corporations in Virginia
should. SO far as practicable. be done by
domestic corporations-by corporations
formed under the Constitution and laws
OF the State. and subject to them in all
respects. 1t should be made convent
ent and easy for every one proposing TO
daal with corporation to ascertain its
condition; and business contracts with a
corporation VIII be entered into with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
First Steam Plozv Eber
Operated in Virginia

To-day. for the first time in Virginia.
| so far as known. a full-fledged loco
| motive will be used for plowing, in the
place OF horses and mules
The experiment is to be made on the
Curl's Neck farm. owned by Mr.. C.
2. Semi, the millionaire sugar manu-
| facturer. Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Semi has sent to Curtis Neck a
! combination plow that is really a half
dozen or more p!ows all put togeth-
er as one. And it would be difficult
to get a sufficient number of mules
| hooked TO 1t TO be able TO pull ii along
with ease. But mules will not be re-
,uired. Mr.. Semi has sent also a loco
motive with the plow. To-day it will
pe tried
Mr.. senfs manager has engaged Mr..
Cook, the photographer, of this city,
to come down and take a picture of
me experiment Mr.. Cook Will go on
the Pocahontas. leaving Richmond at
O'Clock this morning. and will be driv-
eY: back this afternoon. Curtis Neck is
about sixteen miles below Richmond.
Just as the automobile and the bicy-
Gle are pressing the horse out of bus
lness. so now tie steam engine is rob-
bing the mule OF his place on the farm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
TRIED AND
SENTENCED SAME DAY
HALT, OR I'll SHOOT,
SAID PRETTY MATRON
MILK FAILED TO OUENCH
FIRE CAUSED BY LIGHTNING

BLACKSTONE. VA. August 5.-Durng the severe storm
passed section yesterday afternoon lightning struck
the house on S. G. Williams which
reside Tom Gale colored and his wife.
The fire. and To having been told that water
quench caused by lightning but that required
milk got house and threw it the blaze but with
out success Water and the fire engushed.
lightning also struck Toms banjo burning off all the wire
strings pofessed religion recently and his wife had been
urging the banjo folks who had gon didn't
To thinking that his wife had been telling him
correctly Lord had struck his banjo threw out the
cornield and left it to remain there
Neither he nor his wife hurt.
Lightning struck and fire to the stable of Dr. E. T.
Adams of Cewe burning entirely down. and harness
feed burned. The horses out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Try Associated Prnss

SHENANDOAH. Pa, August Bur
CESS rown. President David r. Jones. OF
the City Council, and Chief Of Police
John Fry held conference with General
Goblin to-day. and confessed their ina
blity to cope with the situation as it
exists in the southern section of Shenan-
doah. The Cambridge colliery, owned
t,y Mr.. Jones and Squire McGuinnes, is
located there. The borough officials told
the General that men gather in that part
of the town and molest every person. not
excepting the women, that happens along.
Men, they say, can no longer work there
in safety. The burgess said that one
man in this crowd had boasted that
their object was murder. If they can
find the man they are seeking. Threats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
JAMES E SCHOOLFlELD
RldeIy Known Evangelist Died Last
Night in Danville.
lBv Associated Press. /,

DANV1LLE. VA. August 5-Mr James
2. schoolfeld. widely known as an evan
seiist, died here at l2:3o O'Clock this
morning. He had been Ill for same weeks
With typhoid fever. which became com
Nicated with other ailments He was
prominent in this city. where he was
identified With important developments
md enjoyed the esteem and unbounded
confidence OF all classes. He was a prom
n1ent Mason and was at one time an Of
beer OF the Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of Virginia. He was
he founder OF the Riverside Cotton
Mills of this city and was for years en-
saged in the hardware business. He
Eas Sc years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
EDicted BY Her Father
On Dsrge of SfarDatior


Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NEW YORK. August 5-1t has
Just become known that Mrs. Mary O..
Lindsay. former wife of r. Mckay
Ormby, the noted lawyer. who was
associated with Charles oConnor N
the defense Of Jefferson Davis. was
evicted bv er father from his house
hold here nearly a year ago.
nIrs. Lindsay. whose husband IS
dead. is sixty-five years of age, and
was too proud to tell her relatives or
friends of her predicament. ard only
few days ago it was discovered that.
she was on the verge OF starFa tlon.5
Friends Immediately came 70 her as.
sistance, and they will take care OF
her in the future. ra.Aer tnan see tl.!,. hera
placed in some home for the aged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
THE PHILIPPINE FRIARS
An American Bishop Says They Have
Suffered "Many Cruel Calumnies.'
(By Associated Press.l


CHICAGO. August 5.-At the meeting of
the American Federation of Catholic So
cieties. held here to-day, it was evident
from the tenor of the remarks made that
the convention would not regard the
manifesto of Archbishop ireland, warn
ing against discussion Of the Admins
trationrs methods in Phllppines. At
the evening meeting Bishop McFaul. of
Trenton, N j.. was the principal speaker.
He directed his attention to the treat
ment of the friars and the school question
in the Philippines. Tte speaker stated
that the Federation is deeply interested in
obtaining just treatment for the friars IN
the Philippines, who had suffered. he de-
clared. $50 many cruel caiumnies. !"
Bishop McFaM also charged that in se-
lecting the school teachers for the Phlip-
pines discrimination had been practiced
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

HOT SPRINGS VA. August 5.-There
were two notable addresses delivered at
the sessions OF the Bar Association here
to-day At the morning session the
president, Major Thomas c. Elder, made
his annual address. and at the evening
session Hon. H. st. George Tucker spoke
on the enforcement of Legal Rights in
a Court ct Equity There was no af-
ternoon session, and this part of the
day was utilized by many of the visitors
in driving to points of interest in the
vicinity.
Several driving parties were given,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
MINISTER'S Wife WILL SUE
HOME FOR CONFEDERATE WOMEN
Mrs. Mona Lawrence, of Lynchburg. Tells Sad Story
Sold Home to Raise Money She Claims is With
held from Her Unjusty.

against the Catholics, because of a total
of 967 teachers who, he said, had been
sent to the islands, but rs or 1s were
Catholics.
The impression has gone abroad" the
Bishop said, "that America is furnishing
educa tional facilities to the Fflipnos for
the first time, and that the people were in
state of dense ignorance. This is another
calumny. During centuries the friars
dwelt with the tribes of the Philippines,
and it is to them that they are indebted
for whatever they possess of education
and religion. They are a chasta and a
pure people. unaware of many of the
vices of civilization, until American sol
diers occupied their SOIL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
TRIED TO CREMATE
4 Living CHILD
Negro Boy, When Prevented,
Hurled Hatchet at the
Rescuer.
ReScuer.
Especial Dispatch to The Times, !,

GREENSBORO. N c., August SC,
W. Vanstory looked through his store
window this evening and saw Frank
Culbert negro} in the act of sticking a
lighted match It. a crying boy in the
alley. Rushing out iii time to prevent
it he discovered that gasoline had been
poured on the victims clothing
AS he walked in the back door a
hatchet hurled at him grazed his side.
The enraged, foiled negro boy had sought
this means of revenge for interruption
OF burning scheme He is in Jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
rEN MEN MUST ANSWER
FOR LYNCHING CRAVEN
TEN MEN ARE NAMED
FOR LYNCHING CRAVEN

jurors inquire when how and by what the
Charles his DEATH their oaths that
july 81 1902 Charles taken from the county jail of
county, point the Washington turnpike.
half of mile of Leesburg Va and hung by the neck with
rope and the bullets shot, resulting DEATH
Large implicated the ynchng From the
conflicting testimony given only able the fol-
lowing persons with the breaking of the Jail and ynchng of the
prisoner Here follow name We, therefore, find that the
wuy and feonousy killed by being shot
the of of those who participated
principals before the being unknown
amongst whom the aforesaid above repeated
of Coro1eys Leeug Investigated the nch1g
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
THREE SOLDIERS RAN.

Report was made TO headquarters TO-
day that three members of Company |.
of the Twelfth Regiment, we're chased by
a crowd of men last night on the out
skirts Of the town, and that the soldiers
had sought refuge in the house OF Squire
NlcGuinnes, at Frackville. The miliuamen
met the Squire, and he took them to his
home. and kept them there until to-day,
when they returned to camp.
Brigadier- General Goblin in the mean
time heard of the incident, and sent caval-
ry over to Frackville, but before the
troops reached there the three men had
returned to camp General Goblin said
the three soldiers would be court-mar-
tialed.>
Two injured Lthuanians. who were IT.
the riots of last week were arrested to-
day The constable located them and
asked the military officials for protection
while the arrests We're mad" fhe t".1
prisoners who sustained wounds in the
feet. We're boarding in the foreign quar-
ter of the town. A detachment of the
Fourth Regiment surrounded the house,
and the men were placed in a wagon. The
soldiers then formed Gordon around the
vehicle and escorted it through the
streets.
TWO CARRIED TO JAIL.
The two foreigners were held in $1,000
bail each on various charges in connec-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
INCREASED TENSIOMREPORTED
FROM COAL STRIKE CENTERS
Large Force Military Necessary Shenandoah Starts at
Scranon-Sil<ers on the Alert at Wilkesbare-
CORPUS Case at Car<sburg
-Colliery Starts al

lion with the riot After the hearing they
were taken in carriage surrounded by
a company of soldiers to the PennSylVa-
mia Railroad station. The journey to the
station was made on a run through the
foreign element. At the depot Company
X Of the Fourth Regiment, was lined up
in charge -baycnet formation On the bluff
overlooking the station there We're more
than 10000 strikers. The crowd was kept
at distance and the men were soon
on their way to the Pottsvii!e Jail.
ANOTHER COLLIERY STARTED.
(By Associated Press)
SCRANTON, PA, August 5.-The Dick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06

west winds.
Highest temperature-i P. d.. SO
Lowest temperature yesterday......... SO
Mean temperature yesterday....--.. 70
Normal temperature for August. 70
Departure from normal temperature. 90
Precipitation during past "A hours. 90
LOCAL.
Street Committee took no action on
amending telephone franchise.
:. Rumor OF murder drew large crowd to
Chestnut Hill citizens will bring suit
against Passenger ana Power Company.
time a,-'j Job By Richmond Fredericksburg ind K M
and Potomac Railroad Company for loss
of leg
Governor issues requisiton on Maryland
Executive for one OF the Loudoun lynch
DR.. Lipscomb chosen to succeed Captain
Irby as secretary and treasurer OF RAN
dolph- Macon College.
Mrs. Maria Darlington died yesterday
in Bath county.
Richmond Elks leave to-day for Salt
Lake City.
VIRGINIA..
Coroner's jury at Leesburs concludes
Investigation OF Craven iynching and inn
plicates ten persons. Four under arrest
John Lomax convicted in Westmoreland
county of criminal assault and sentenced
TO be hanged September 9th
Home for Needy Confederate Women to to
recover money paid FOR admission.
Earrie Price takes lauGaruIn In
graveyard at Alexandria and soon ex-
pires
Ninth District Republicans decide to
nominate q candidate against Judge Rhea.
Evangelist James z. Schooifieid dies at
his homo in panville.
Tobacco and other crops in many sec
tionS OF the State injured by hail and
storm.
Home OF an old darksy in Nottoway
county struck by lightning and the metal
string OF his banjo burned Off
position and the work to be pushed rap
idly ahead.
GENERAL.
Andrew .. White has resigned his posi-
ton as ambassador at Berlin
King Edward returns to London to-day
much improved.
Cuba is preparing to negotiate q loan.
Freight steamers In collision on Lake
Erie. One is sunk and three lives are lost.
Schooner in helpless condition picked
up on the Atlantic and sixty-tiee lives
saved
Conditions unchanged In the Peansy1-
yania coal strike centers.
Habeas corpus case before Judss Cot
at Clarksburg. w Va
Catholic bishop defends the Philippine
friars at Chicago.
Italian pre!ate appointed Apostolic deIe-
gate at Manila
Bay
Commissioner Ross. OF the District OF
Columbia.
4 4o-to-l horse sprinss . surprise q
Saratoga !,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06

are openly made, and the officials re-
quested that troops be sent there. Cen
eral Goblin consented to station two COM
panes of infantry in that locality, and
on the road leading to Turkey Run Hill.
ITALIAN WORKMAN SHOT.
At Girardville six miles from here. an
Italian workman named James Caparell
coming from the Girard washery. was
to-day shot in the leg and slightly in
jured. He had been engaged at work
which had been forbidden by the union.
and had been warned several times 20
quit. This morning on his way home
he was met on the road by half a dozen
unknown men, who began 10 beat him.
Caparell ran. and as he did SO one Of
the men fired at him. Some Of the
buckshot hit him in the leg. He man
aged to walk to a PHYSICIANS office,
and after having the shot extracted from
his leg, he Walked to the Lehigh Valley
Railroad station and boarded train for
Hazeton. Burgess Jones is investigating
he assault
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Rival Government in Hayti.

NV .ssocIr.rd PresS.)
WASHINGTON. August t5.--The State
Department to-day received a cahlegram
from Minister Powell. at Port .au Prince,
Hayti. stating that General Firmin, on
the fourth instant. set up a new govern,
nlent, and denominated it the Provisional.
Government of Artihonite and Northwest
ard proclaimed himself president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
Norfolk Man Carries Of Honors.

tby AssVcIlteu FFess.J
ATLANTA, GA, August SIN the
second days play OF the South Atlantic
Tennis Tournament, the honors were
carried off by AgelastS. of Norfolk. and
it is freely predicted that the champion
ship will be won by him. He defeated
C Rogers. of Knoxville, 6-1, &c. 6-1.
In the doubles Scott, Of Atlanta, and
Aselasto, OF Norfolk defeated Glenn and
Colquitt. of Atlanta. 6-3, rs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06

Without parallel in Virginia and re-
mantle in the extreme will be the mar
riage at sunrise this morning of Mr..
Charles William Beebee of New York,
and Miss Mary Blair Rice. in the garden
of the Oaks at Coles Ferry. Va.
Miss Rice has selected this early. hour
for her wedding because of the fresh
ress and beauty of the day at Its begin
ming The old garden of her home is
picturesque and lovely and about it are
a multitud~ tss6A< associatic< T'o1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06

this reason she wanted the ceremony per-
formed there.
The Officiating minister will be the Rev
William Miller, OF Bryn Mawr. Pa. The
witnesses Of this interesting and uncom-
mon wedding compose a houss-party
now the guests of the, bride-elect.
This handsome young lady is a grand
daughter OF Justice and Mrs Roger A.
Pryor, of New York, and a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crenshaw Rice. OF
Coles Ferry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-06
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS.


Wednesday local rains. followed by far
and cooler weather; Thursday fair and
cooler; fresh southwest shifting to north
west winds.
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