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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
OF music made glad the hearts of happy

OF music made glad the hearts of happy
charming young hostess served cream
and cake on the moon-lit piazza.
Mr.. Algie Gates. former bookkeeper
for f. F. Locket and CO., left last week
for Newport News. where he has entered
into business with the Kenny Tea Co.
Misses Mary Sheffield and Kate Moore
have returned from Charlottesville much
pleased with the school of methods.
Mr.. Walter Carson. night operator In
the superintendent office. has left
Crewe for his home at Concord.
Mr. Theodore Low. general division
superintendent of Norfolh and Western.
is still in the hospital at Roanoke. but
is much improved in health.
Mr.. F. L. Dunn. Of Petersburg. has
accepted a position as operator here in
the superintendent office.
Mr.. Baster Jones, yardmaster for the
Norflk and Western here, leaves Tues-
day with his family for Clifton Forge.
He will be absent a weekAor ten days.
Miss Flossie Moore. q nurse from the
Virginia, Hospital is spending some time
with relatives here.
Misses Birdie West and Nettie White.
of Suffolk. are visiting Mrs. George West
on Virginia Avenue
The children belonging to the George
Hudson Mission Band will give lawn
party on the lot adjoining the Presey-
terrain Church Tuesday night.
Mrs. Emma Wilson and Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Wilson, of New York, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Rittenhouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
SIR ARTHUR LAKING
Noted English Surgeon to Attend Q
Vanderbilt at Biltnore
tspeeial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Tfues)
NORFOLK, VA. july as.-Sir
Arthur taking formerly surgeon of the
Sixteenth Yeonanry. British army. and
a cousin of DR.. I-aking. one of King Ed
wards physicians. passed through here
this morning for Asheville. y. C. Just
What DR.. Laking's object at Ashevi!le is.
is not known. The distinguished
physician said be was going 10
th. mountains of North Carolina on
recreation trip but rumor has 1t he will
attend one Of the Eanderbilts at Bit
more" the palatiaI home OF George VAN
derbiit.
DR. Iaking was IN the South African cam
paisn and tells an interesting narrative
Of the British troops encounters with
the Beers.
He saws Fsins Edwards recovery IS now
almost assured.
DIR I.akine has about ten trunks and
IS accompanied by valet. John Fitz-
gerald.
A friend OF Jim Wilcox. who called to
see the noted prisoner at the Elizabeth
CITY 1ail. says he found Wilcox In good
health and hopeful of a new trial by ths.
supreme Court. Wilcox Is quoted as say
ing that II he is acquitted of the Crop
soy murder. he will leave North Csroatn0
forevse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
A NORFOLK Thief
VISITS PETERSBURG
Captured, and a Stolen Diamond
He Threw Away.
WHITE MORTALITY GREATER
Unusual Mortuary Conditions Shown
by the Report Since First Of July.
Mary Carriers AssaiIant Jailed.
Tri-City Baseball League.
(special Dispatch to The Times.)

ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA, July 2s.-k- negro
named Nathan. alias p. c., who came
here to-day on an excursion from NOR
folk, Va, was arrested. Tor stealnS d
diamond ring from a. D. Harding, the
icva,er The ring was recovered in an
alley-way, where he threw 1T when pur-
sued. He is said to be notorious thief.
There were thrty-four deaths in Pc
tersburg during the month enolns July
2sth, .one-half of the number occurring
among infants. The mortality during the
month was slightly larger among the
whites than among the nesroes-.he
larger rate of deaths usually oeihs Inc
other way.
QUARRYMAN RESIGNS.
Mr.. !. n. Carter, for several years the
manager of the granite works in Dinwid-
die county, will resign that position this
week. He has the choice of positions
offered him in New York and Butte, Mon
tana.
paisy Price, colored was sentenced to
three months in Jail by the Mayor this
morning for unlawfully cutting ana
wounding a. Richmond woman Named
Mary Carter.
Rev. William H ". Battle. pastor Of
the First Baptist Church, who Will leave
this week for his vacation. announces that
his pulpit will be supplied by Rev. DE-.
Woodfin, OF Hampton; Rev. DR.. a. T..
Oven. of Norfolk; Rev. DR.. Wicker. OF
Trenton. N. J., and Rev DR.. Garrett, OF
Portsmouth. During August Dr.. Battle
will hold services at several country
churches.
Mr.. Charles Watson left yesterday to
spend some weeks on the coast of Maine,
and Mr.. Herbert Harrison and Mr.. r. NJ.
Woody have gone on a. pleasure trip to
Nova Scotia.
BASEBALL LEAGUE.
Parties interested in forming Il tri-city
baseball league will meet in Richmond
this week to consider that matter.
CAPTAIN Ragland went to Wilmington,
n. c.. yesterday for George Phillips, who
is charged with felony here. It is prob
able that the accused will consent to re-
turn to Petersburg with a requstion.
The amusement loving people here re-
gret very much the necessity for closing
the Ferndale Park Casino but Mr.. Wells
promises to send q company here occa-
sicrally.
No signs yet of a Republican candidate
for Congress in the Fourth District. but
the matter is being considerably talked
about.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
CAY AT ALTON
Grand Dance With Many Guests Pres
ent-Ex-Sec'y Herbert improves.

ent-Ex-Sec'Y Herbert Improves.
(SpeciaI Dispatch to The Times.)
ALTON. VA, July 2s-The Alton House
was brilliant scene Of light aud beauty
on Friday evening, when a dance was
given by the young men Of the hotel and
neighborhood. Music was furnished by a
band from Richmond, and it was voted the
most delightful dance at Alton for seve-
raj seasons. Invitations had been sent
out to the guests at the various hotels in
the mountains, and, with the guests al
ready at Alton, the ballroom was filled
almost to Overf1owing.
Many handsome gowns were worn.
Among the most conspicuous were noticed
Mrs. w. B. Saunders, of Richmond. white
mouSselne de sole, real lace and dia-
monds; Miss Hunt, Richmond white crepe
de chine, lace applique, diamond orna-
ments; Miss Sue MacHenry, Kentucky,
pink liberty silk with diamond ornaments;
Mrs. John J. NIacHenry, Kentucky, i'm
ported gown of white lace and diamonds;
Miss E. Constance Rowe, New York
dotted Swiss with lace trimmings; uliss
Sue Wright, Waynesboro, silk null and
roses; Miss Lena Splitter, Staunton, gray
silk Misses Young, Richmond, white or
candle; Mrs. Walter Mercer, Richmond,
white organdie; Mrs. Wayt, Little Rock,
Ark, black lace and diamonds
Among others present were Mrs. Cor
man, Kentucky; Miss Patterson. Mrs.
Lambert, Waynesboro Misses Goodwin,
Miss Hamilton, Staunton; Misses Good
loe, Oman; Miss Berta Goodwin. Washing
ton; Miss Lilly White, Atlanta; Miss Car
ter, Louisa; Miss Seman, Texas; Miss
Miss Weisiger, Miss Lnmsden, Rich
mond; Messrs. Wine Langhorne, Charles
Dear, - Purcell, Purcell McCue and
John McCue. Greenwood: Messrs. Lam
bert, Warwick; Scott, Sam. Goodloe,
Hamilton; James Lumsden, D. Mack
Lumsden. j. Ezekiel Hall, Will Nc
Gregor, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, Texas.
and many others.
Refreshments were served at II o'clock
by the hotel, and dancing was kept up
until about a. M.
Ex-Secretary II. A. Herbert, of Wash
ington. D. c., who has been seriously i'll
at his home and who was brought to
Alton last week, is steadily improving.
His daughter Mrs. Micou. is with him.
and it is thought the bracing air will
completely restore him to health and
strength
Mr.. and Mrs. White and Miss Lily
White, of Atlanta, IA, are visiting MIS-
T. w Goodloe at Locust Dale.
Mr.. FenSOm, OIL ftlCilllioiiu' anu MI tiiiA
Mrs. Will Lpscomhe. Of Charlottesville
are also at Locust Dale
Mrs. c. G. Graves, of Richmond, IS at
the Kirby House.
DR.. j. B. Hawthorne. who has been In
disposed, is improving.
J. w Rodes, wife and daughters. OF
Texas, are registered at the Alton House
Miss Nora Lanhorne, OF Mirador,' Is
visiting Miss Brown at Alton.
Mrs. Ben. Howard, Of Richmond. one
of the most popular guests at the Alton
House, will spend August here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
PANIC IN a STORM
CIoudburst at Camp Meeting Causes
Rush for Shelter-Nunber Hurt.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WINCHESTER. VA, July 2S.-The last
day of the White Post camp meeting
was marked yesterday by one Of the
heaviest storms that has fallen in that
vicinity. For two hours rain descended
in such binding sheets that persons
could not be seen ten feet apart. 1t was
the afte room service. and the large cen
gregaton becoming heightened made a
mad rush for shelter. A number of wo-
men tainted. Jack Hardesty had his toe
broken. Miss VERNE Renner's foot was
badly mashed and Miss Minnie Hay
maker was thrown to the ground and
knocked unconscious. The adjacent
streams were soon roaring torrents, and
many persons could not reach home I'M
til this morning.
Mrs Richard browns. sister CT Mrs.
E. NJ. Houston. of this city. died in
Alexandria last night. She was a Miss
Allen, of Harrisonburg.
Reports from Hunting Ridge state that
hail fell there last Friday in such guam
titles that in some ravines it was foot
deep.
Evan Hiett, prominent West Virginia
farmer, died yesterday near Capon
Bridge, aged eighty-six years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
A MAD DOG SCARE
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
Dogs, Cattle and a Valuable
Horse Sacrificed.
PROSPECTING FOR COAL
Boring Down One Hundred Feet-A
Lady Falls from cistern and Breaks
Her Foot-Confederate Reun>
ion at Fishers Hill.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WOODSTOCK, VA, July 2s.-Consid-
arable uneasiness and fear exists on the
part of a number citizens of Mount Olive
and Mount Scion, on account of a mac
dog scare for the past several weeks.
A dog belonging to Mr.. Milton Copp was
bllten, and after being incarccratcd for
about six weeks, showed signs of hydro
phobia, escaped, and Is known to have
bitten number of dogs and cattle. in
Guiding valuable horse belonging to
Mr.. Copp. All of the CANNES have been
killed, and every effort is being made to
prevent a further outbreak in that neigh
borhood
Mrs. c. NJ Childs. of trasburg, made
q 1nisstep a few days ago whilst sweep
ing the top of a cistern, and sustaining
a sprained ankle and fractured several
bones in her foot which necessitated
placing the injured member in a plaster
cast.
CHURCH DEDICATION.
The congregation Of Old School Bap-
fists on smith Creek near New Market,
have completed their church building,
and will dedicate the same on the fifth
Sunday in August Elder j. b. Mcln-
turf, superintendent of the public
schools Of Shenandoah county, is the
pastor OF TINS COnSTeS3uoI
The effort to find coal In the river hill
near the Tunkard Church, near Marurer-
town. is being steadily pushed forward.
After depth of 100 feet had been reached
the clippings were sent off for analysis.
and when the chemist makes his report
# is expected that the work viii be
nushed further. Should n strike be found
a. mine will be opened and operations
begun at once.
The annual reunion Of Rice-Nef Camp,
Confederate Veterans of New Market,
will be held on Friday. August 18th, at
which time a large gathering Of vete-
rams and friends will be held IN the
grove adjacent to the F'orestville switch
TO BARBECUE AN OK
That annual reunion of Slower Camp,
Confederate Veterans of Strasburg. which
will be held at Fishers Hill on next Sat
uriay promises TO surpass anything ever
held in the valley, and thousands are
cxnecIed TO attend, Grand Commander
smith and staff, of the Virginia Veterans,
will be present. The Grafton will be de-
nvered by Colonel B. H Young. Of Louis
vile. Ky. and a number of other promi-
ncnt Co-federates will be on the grounds.
For this occasion the members OF Stov-
FRS. camp have secured a 1,6oo-pound OK,
which will be barbecued on the grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
SEVERELY KICKED BY HORSE
installation Of Officers by Odd Fellows
Elegant Entertainment.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

CREWE. VA, July 2s.-Mr w. A.
Laneave. a prominent grocer here, had
a narrow escape from death Saturday
He was STOPPING down examining the
hoof of one Of his work horses when the
animal, to his surprise, gave him a
violent kick, landing him several yards
distant He was struck on the neck just
under the right ear. bruising the whole
side of his face. The wonder Is that
his neck was not broken.
The Independent Order of oud-Fel-
lows held their regular meeting Thurs
day night District Deputy Curries. of
Petersburg, was present and Installed
the following officers: H D. Weather
ford. noble grand; P. J. Crannis. vice
grand: j. W. Wheary, recording secre-
tary; 7. j. Sewers, corresponding secre-
tary: C. Stern, treasurer.
Miss Ruth Andrews entertained Friday
night in honor OF her visitors here. Misses
Susie and Leila Cot, Of smithdeld. and
Miss Lizzie Lee Mahon. OF Caroline
county. a delightful evening was spent
IN games. number Of which were played
IN the beautiful yard with Its yelvety
carpet OF green grass. The musicians
were stationed on the porch screamed by
.cIambering vines, AID the swee. 661D
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
GUESTS AT MASSANETTA
Mr.. Wilson Robins Seriously Hurts His
Knee.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
MASSANETTA. SPRINGS, VA. July
2s.-Among the guests at this place are
Mrs. Arson Dodge, of Alexandra. Va;
Mrs. Anna Dodge. OF st. Simonds Island,
Ga. Mrs Ashby Miller and two children,
Alexandria. Va: Mr.. E. Phillips. Gordons-
vile. Va: Mrs. Bedford Brown and his
granddaughter. Miss Mary Glen uh1er.
Alexandria. Va: Mrs. 7. c. Gordon. MI
Wilson Robin and Mrs. Josephine Jones.
and her two children. all from Richmond.
Croquet, Bowling, walking, cards and
dancing are much in vogue here at pres
ent and there is no trouble to get mp an
enthusiastic lot of players for any OF
these amusing ways OF passing time.
Mr.. Wilson Robins, son OF Colonel VII
liam T. Robins, the proprietor OF Massa-
Meta Springs, met with painful acct
dent about four weeks ago while en-
gagged at his work of railroad engineering,
near Blueheld. w. Va. having seriously
sprained the ligament around his knee
cap. This necessttated his going to
Richmond to consult physician. He
arrived here on the 18th instant. and after
spending a few days with his family left
for the scene of his work. In: leaving
the train at Basic City, however. he hurt
his knee again. and returned to this place
Tuesday, I'D, where he viii remain until
he Is able to get around again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29

Impossible to Tell Whether it
Was Suicide or That He
Was Knocked Overheard
{socca! Dispatch to The Times

NSotCSa' dispatch 70 Lis L llilSS.j
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July ga
mystery surrounds the finding of the body
of J. II. Eager, of Norfolk, cast up on
the beach about a. mile above Buckroe
last evening. The corpse had been in the
water some time and was in a, bad state
of decomposition. Letters found on the
body indicated that he was employed by
the White hardware Company, of Nor
folk Two letters from his wife. Mrs.
Lizzie NJ. Eager. were found, written
from Albion. Fla. These letters were
affectionate and showed that Eager was
in straitened circumstances.
1t is impossible to tell whether Eager
committed suiclue or was knocked over
board from boat. There were abrasions
about the head that might point to muir
der. Not a cent of money was found on
him.
Eugene Turnbull. a prominent Hampton
merchant, and Miss Annie Carm1nes, or
this city, surprised their friends by mar
rying and slipping off on the boat Tor
Washington last night. Inav have known
each other four months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
THE ROCKBRlDGE BATHS
An Ideal Resort Has Been Improved
and Rehabiitated.
fsnecis1 Dispatch 10 The Tines.)

{SDeCial
ROCKBRIDGE BATHS, VA. Juis %. :,
This delightful spot. twelve miles west OIL
Lexington. encircled by beautiful nhoai-
tains. with the clear waters OIL Noi I'll
River flowing peacefully by. is an ldeai
r,I,,mer home Mr.. Walter E L. Stark
tbs. genial proprietor. has spared neither
pains nor expense to make the Baths
equal to any of it's neighborins resorts.
and Mr. Samuel Lofts. the efficient ana
accommodating manager. Is untirins III
his efforts to provide for the comfort
of the guests.
For some few years past this justly
famed resort was permitted to lapse INTO
.inocuous desuetude." but under the wise
direction of the present management !I
bids fair to regain its old time poPuiari-
ty. A fe wmiles distant is the famous
Goshen Pass whose wild and natchiess
beauty, enhanced in the spring time pS
the wealth of flowers, ELECTED from CON
modore NJ. F. Maury. the request that ms
body after death should be carried
through Goshen Pass. when the laurel
IS in bloom" The baths are exilaratlns.
and there is abundance OF mineral
waters-mag nesia. sulphur. and lif1ta-
Fishing and boating on the river are
pleasant pastimes.
Among the numerous guests at the
hotels and In the cottages are: From
Richmond-Mrs. II. L. Srilman. Miss
spilman and Sue Spilman. Miss Hannle
Elicit, Miss Josephine Elicit. Tazeweii
Elicit. Jr.. Miss Camilla Wexford. MISS
Alice Lee and Miss l. t. Leigh: from
Danville-Mr. and Mrs. Julian Meade. NIX
and Mrs. John G. Friend. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry O. SchoolieId Messrs. t. E. VII
son and T. Fl. N1ish. of Staunton' Messrs-
". B. Mcfarland r. J. lawn. and D. G.
Quick. of Craigsville: Miss Mary Mclung,
and Mr.. C. n. Wandless. of Millboro;
Springs; Mrs. William ]. Mahonev and
Miss Mahoney of 1ronton. q: Professor
and Mrs. Willis Bocock. OF Athens. Ca;
Messrs John r. Gillian and J. Clinton
Kinnear. Of Lynchburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
E. a. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Shields.
and family, and others, of Lexington. be-
sides guests from New York. Philadel-
phia, altimore and other cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
TRIAL POSTPONED
Judge Beale Would Take No Chances
&C tn Jurors

as to Jurors.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WARSAW, VA, July 29-The trial of
John Lcmax for assault upon Miss Sissie
Costenbader did not come off at Mont
ross to-day Judge Beale decided under
the new Constitution he had no right
to empanel a jury until the Legislature
had passed a bill renledying the trouble.
If this is done the prisoner will be
brought from Alexandria. where he has
been in Jail for safe-keeping and placed
on trial next week.
The attendance at court to-day was
large and great was the disappointment
when it was found that the trial would
not take place. Some went SO far as
to dam the new Constitution. Miss Cos
tenbader and mother were present. The
girl does not seem to be over thirteen
years Of age. and conducting herself with
becoming modesty.
It is safe to predict that if for any
reason there is miscarriage of justice
Iynching will follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
COUNTRY DRAMA
"uncIe Rube" Rendered by Ameteu'
TaIan+in Cumberland

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes;2 49,
SIJNNYSIDE, VA, July 2S-on inc
lawn at Green Level,H the residence OF
AR. Edward Byenley. the young people OF
srnnyside presented last THURSDAY eve
Ming to an audience of about 200 the
cbarminr country drama entitled I'm
Gle Rube.'
MIR. Maynard French ably acted the part
OF Uncle Rube. assisted by kent Fhp-
pen. Thomas Clarke, Hugh French, ROD
ert Gills. Thomas Goodman, Cabeli
Branch, Brazeal Hobson, -.4.ss Alice Hoo-
sol: and Misses Eva and Mollie Byerley.
Miss McLaurin and Miss Bagoy, OF
Rallsville. added very much to the pro-
cramme by rendering delightful solos be-
tween acts.
Music was furnished by Captain Tony
Miller and Mr.. William I. Sliirey, OF
richmond and Mr.. Coly Neal, of Peters
burg Refreshments were served on the
gIcnds between the acts.
The stage and grounds We're beautifully
decorated and the crowd was comfortably
seated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
Dance in Greene.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines>
STANDARpSVILJE. VA, July Is
Mrs. Edgar Marshall gave dance Thurs
day night in honor of Miss Anna
steavens. Tho young ladies present
were: Miss Buford Steavens. Miss Sudie
Runkcl. Miss Earl Deane, Miss Mary
Austin and Miss Anna Russelis. of Char
lottesville. Among the gentlemen We're
Messrs. S. y. Estes. *. Mitchell. L.
BIal<ey. E. p Pennington. T B. Davis,
u q Crew, c. McMullen. c. Gibberns and
L. B. Garth.
Mr.. Gibson Jarrelle. who has been very
sick for some time is improving slowly
Misses NJ. Austin and Anna Russells, of
Charlottesville, are visiting Miss Sndie
Runkel. Miss Minnie Is visiting friends
in Prince William county.
Mrs. L. Weaver. of Sterling, Va, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Is. Steavens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
HALIFAX COUNTY COURT
The Opponents of Glass Concede The
County to Him by Good Majority.


tSpccia! Dispatch to The Timesl
HOUSTON, VA, July 29.-Judge W. r.
Barksdale, who was sick last court re-
turned home last Saturday after brief
sojourn at Chase City, Very much i'm
proved in health and strength, and held
Halifax county court here to-day. 4
small crowd was in attendance and very.
little business was done. The grand jury
returned only one indictment, that against
Thomas Donahue for breaking into the
mill of A. G. Pool. A bench warrant was
issued and he will probably be tried to-
morrow. Several civil cases are set for
trial later in the week None OF the cam
didates for Congress We're present, but
Glass campaign buttons We're largely In
evidence. ar. Glass opponents concede
him the county by 900 majority. His
friends claim that his majority will be
much larger They are active and alert
and are using every effort to get out their
full vote at each precinct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
BANK AT FAIRFAX
Subscribers Scale the Stock and Elect
Officers.
,sncc,ol Disnatch to The Til

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.l
FAIRFAX. Va. July 2S.-The sub
scribers to the capital stock Of the Ma
tional Bank of Fairfax met nthe court
house heraSaturday. and decided to limit
the for =, the o prS ssn had The
offering amounted to S31.oe,' 'heS hao ~
be scaled down proportionately
rrho following Board of Directors were
chosen. ] e. Willard. r. NJ. Moore. NJ.
+, Church, S. r. Donahoe, Dr. f. NJ
Brooks, George w. Hunt, 7. 3. Putnam,
= r Swetnan and w. d. Han, and the
Following officers We're elected: President,
r w Moore: Vice President, George w.
HUNT: Cashier. f. Il. Ford: Secretary.
DR. +. NJ. Brooks
"A committee was appointed TO secure
temporary quarters, also one no select
a lot for permanent building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
FATAL BLOW WITH AN AXE
Ed. Hawkins Kills York Watkins. Whe
Threatened to Shoot Him.
Especial Dispatch to The Times;)

iSNeclaT UlstIatcn -
IAWRENCEN1LLE, VA. July %
York Watkins was killed in the neigh
boz hood of White Plains. in this county,
yesterday by Ed. Hawkins, the favorlte
weapon an axe, being used
Watkins went to Hawkins house, Insult
ed him in his yard and threatened to
shoot him. whereupon Hawkins seized an
axe and struck him in the breast with
thu. BLADE of same. Watkins died in about
two minutes Hawkins went to a con-
stable and gave himself up, and was
l,1oueht here and put in jail to-day. Both
parties are colored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
A New Vestryman.

tspecial Dispatch 70 The Times.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. july 2s.-The
.vestry Of Bruton Parish Cnurch Saturday
rish+ elected Mr.. ". H. Macon as junior
warden.
Mrs. n. G. Spence. Of this city. left
this morning for Staunton, Va. to spend
the remainder Of our hot summer.
Mrs. John w. Goode. of 2607 East Mar
shall Street, and Miss Ida knight, of
esos East Clay Street. Richmond. Va. are
the guests Of Mrs. H. a, Graves. Of this
city. 81: u $780,