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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
PASSING UNDER TIE ROD.
Northern School Teacher Arrested foI
Whipping Coiored Boy in School.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.y

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NORFOLK. VA, February ~
Dorsey Jones. a young negro student at
the Norfolk Mission College, was COM
rlainant in the Police Court to-day
against Miss Collins, white teacher at
the college, whom he charged with I'M
nercifully chastising him. Jones sister,
Iva Jones. swore out the warrant upon
which Miss Collins was arrested. Jones
told the Court that Miss Collins had
1hrashed him for no apparent reason.
and offered to exhibit the scar on his
back. which the Court did not think
necessary.
Miss Collins, a rather socd-looking
woman, testified that Jones was an I'M
1uly pupil, and she exercised her right
by applying the strap. She denied that
she was cruel when she inflicted punish
,ncnt. Justice TAYLOR. in deciding the
case, said he did not think that it was
as aggravated as Jones would have it
appear His Honor said he himself had
gotten many a licking in. school, and II
every time a pupil was chastised for an
ATTRACTION OF the rules and the teacher
sauled To court. his tribunal would soon
become oecrcrowded. He dismissed the
case. The Mission College is supported
BY northern Presbytcrians. Miss Collins
IS from the North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
SAD DEATH OF MISS TURPIN.
Went TO Nurse Her Brother and Fell Victim
to Fever.


The remains Of Miss Mamie Turpin,
of Chesterfield, lie at the home of her
relative, Mrs. Peter Sublett, in this city,
and i'll her death, which occurred In
Washington on Friday, is to be found the
sad story of a grief-stricken family.
The story is very pathetic one and
as a result of the awful disease, Mr.. John
rHfpn pgPgaFb and hghy respsc1
county, has. been left. cold and desolate.
a short while ago. Mr., Phillip Turpln,
q son of Mr.. John A: Inrpin, of Halls
boro, came down with his young bride
a responsible position with the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to visit his parents at
Hallsboro. Soon after reaching his old
home the young man and his bride were
Thomas Tho s'l Turpin, a BROTHER. who was a
train dispatcher in Washington, hurried
to his fathers home to see his brother.
Two days after returning to Washing
the terrible malady and was taken to
the Garfield Hospital in that city: His
sister, Miss Mamie Turpin hurried to
Washington to nurse her brother. In
a few days the latter died and in the
p1eautime his sister was stricken. Fri
day in ward of the same hospital
her young life ebbed away and ner re-
mains were brought here in the after
noon The other brother and his bride
are now slowly recovering but at best
the blow to the Srlef-strlcken family has
been an awful one and Mr.. Turpln, Sr.,
and and the the community. The young lady
whose remains will be taken to. the
Bethel Baptist Church, near Dry Bridge,
in Chesterfield county, for burial to-
dav was exceedingly popular and was
we'll known in Chesterfield and Manches-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF SLEEI 5 HAVOC.
City is Completely isolated.
from the Outside !, World.
HUNDREDS WORK ON REPAIRS.
Present Situation Likely to Continue for IS
Hours Longer, and 1t VIII Be at Least
Week Before the Wires Can
Be Got lato Eyca Fair
Working condi-
tion.
HUNDREDS WORK ON REPAIRS
fr- asroc,,tpd prox,,

(Ey Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA. PA, Feb. 3e.-Phila-
delpha is as completely shut on from
electrical communication with tho out
side world as though such a thing as a
telegraph or telephone wire never ex-
listed. This situation is likely to continue
for at least forty eight hours longer. al
though 1t Is possible that the western
Union Telegraph Company may make
che route good to New York by Sunday
night. Ono Southern route may also be
PUT in working order before Monday
morning.
The storm appears to have been more
severe in the vicinity OF Philadelphia
than anywhere else Within the city
limits, however, it is no exaggeratton to
say that scarcely single overhead wire
is in working order.
FOUR KILLED.
In this city four persons were killed
during yesterday ana last night by COM
ing In contact with heavily charged wires.
The most singular of the fatal accidents
occurred downtown, where two men died
together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
RIVERSIDE CLUB
NEAR PETERSBURG
Awards Contract for Clubhouse
to a Richmond Builder.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. }

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 22.-The
Board Of Governors Of the Riverside
Club TODAY awarded TO Mr.. C. T. VIII
hanson. of Richmond, the contract for
building their clubhouse, near Ferndale
Park. in Dinwiddie county, about three
miles from this city. The building will be
constructed at a cost of about $4,000 The
main building will be a two-story struc-
1urc facing the east and about two hun
drcd yards from the electric line which
runs to F'erndale Park
Work on the buildings will begin as
soon as the papers are executed and will
he completed by the beginning of sum-
mer. The clubhouse, when completed
will be one of the finest country club
houses in the South
UNIQUE INVENTION.
Mr.. f. r. Bowman, of this city, is the
inventor OF a pan to be used on butch
ers' counters to keep them free from
blood lie will leave next week for
Washington and Baltimore to look into
the matter of manufacturing his inven-
lion.
George Seyer and d. NJ. Cassie. two
white strangers. were arrested on sus-
picion, and ere being held at the city Jail
Until the authorities can investigate their
story. The men had in their possession
articles that led 20 suspicion.
PERSONAL.
Captain James Gallagcr. of the Old Do
srinion Steamship Company, left to-day
for Baltimore. He will return next week.
MIR. Allen L. Edwards, formerly general
manager OF the Southside Railway and
Development Company in Petersburg, is
here on a visit to friends.
Miss Marx Tripiett Patteson has re-
turned TO Petersburg from New Orleans,
where she went 10 attend the Mardi
Gras Carnival
Rev. j. y. 1Iarte will address the Gel
pred Young Mems Christian Association.
in this city, tomorrow afternoon at 5
O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
ENTERPRISE OF CoRDEs &M0sBY
They Will Do Business at Masonic Temple
Store Until New Building is Up.

Messrs Cordes and Mosby have secured
the uneNpired lease of the Masonic Tenn
pie store from Miller and hhoads, and
will begin at once to lay in their stock
and resume operations.
Just as soon as the safes can be re-
moved from the basement Of the burned
building the buyers will so North and Sc
cure as complete stock as possible. All
the OLD employees will be retained and
will be paid their salaries as usual, with
out losing anything for loss OF time
The store will be ready for business
about March LIST.
Messrs. Cordea and Aosby said yeste--
day afternoon that they wished to extend
to their friends and citizens generally
their thanks for assistance rendered and
sympathy expressed
Contractor jenkins has been given the
contract for placing shelving and counters
in the building, and arrangements have
been made for heating A new building
will be erected on the old site without
any unnecessary delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

The Legislature was in session for a
shcrt While yesterday, and then both
houses adjourned out of respect to the
memory of George Washington.
The Senate session was very brief, and
little or nothing of public interest was
disposed of.
The House, on motion of Mr.. Ryan, Of
fcred the use of its hall to the Consti-
tutional Convention during certain hours
each day. The veto message of Cover
nor Montague, relating to the charter
of the Old Dominion Development Com
pany, Of Newport News, was unanimous
ly sustained by the House on motion of
Mr.. Stearnes.
There We're great many bills pre-
scented in both branches. but none OF
them were of sweeping public interest.
The two bodies will reconvene at noin
tomorrow.
Senate Session.
The Senate convened at noon, Lienten-
ant-Governor Willard In the chair. Pray
er was offered by Rev. W. 3. Bean
champ. The reading Of the Journal was
dispensed with. Not more than twenty
Senators We're present at noon. a num-
Der of bills were presented.
MIR. Harvey asked a months leave OF
absence for NIr. Garrett on account of
illness in his family. This was granted.
On motion of Mr. Bryant the bill to In
corporate the Methodist Misslo IN AsSo-
citation of Richmond was taken up and
passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Lupton !, bill to in
corporate the Security Life and Annuity
Company Of America was taken up and
passed.
House of Delegates.
The House was called to order at noon
6
offered by Hon. Upton D. Jennings. of
Lynchburg
On motion of Mr.. Bland. of Ports
mouth, the reading of the journal of the
former days proceedings was dispensed
with.
y number of local Senate bills were
reported and placed upon the calendar.
Mr. Carter, of Scott, offered joint
resolution, which was adopted. fixing 1880
as the hour for the election of judges for
the county of Scott and the city of Roam
oke. Senator Lyle reported concurrence
on the part of the Senate.
Mr.. Ryan moved that the hall OF the
House be offered to the Constitutional
Convention up to Il o'clock NJ each day,
and after $3.50 o'clock p. NJ. The motion
was adopted without debate
GOVERNOR SUSTAINED.
The House unanimously sustained the
veto OF Governor Montague in regard to
The charter of the Old Dominion Devel-
opment Company.
Mr. Carter Informed the Senate that the
House on it's part was ready to proceed
to the execution of the joint order, hay
ing for its object the election of the judges
referred TO above.
The Senate meanwhile had adjourned.
Mr. Sebrell moved that the House adj
journ. but his motion was lost. and Mr..
Whitehead was recognized to speak
against the Bland quarantine bill.
The member yielded at 1890 for mo-
ton to adjourn, made by Mr.. Cabeli. in
honor of the memory Of the Father of
his Country. On division the motion was
agreed to by a large majority, and the
Speaker declared the House adjourned
until noon ON Monday.
BILLS PASSED.
House bill TO amend and ro-enact SEC
ton OF an act approved T February 20.
1854. entitled IAN act authorizing tn. pur-
chasers Of the Richmond mad Danvilie
Faiiroad, their assigns and successors. tG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Charlottesville Tragedy.

DR.. ]. P. Smith will deliver an address
to R. u. Lee Camp Sons of Confederate
Veterans al Lee Camp Hall On Monday.
February 9th at $3.50 F. NJ, on "Chan-
cellorsville and the Death Of Stone wall
Jackson" The public are cordially in
vited to attend. In addition TO the si:-
dress by III. Smith there will be an cI-
cellent musical programme rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
PardoneJ and to Hang.
lRr Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.l
RALEIGH, N. c. Feb. 22:-Governor
of Russell Gates, a white man, and Harry
Mills, a negro, two OF the Emma posto1fice
burglars who stood guard outside the
building. The other two. Johnson, white,
and roster, colored, vii! be hanged We'd
nesday. .,
On the same day John Henry Rose VIII
be hanged for murder at Wilson, and
Andrew Sherman Jackson will be hanged
at Lincolnton for burglary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
HAVOC IN NEW YORK.
Streets Present Appearance of Rivers, and
Gut ers Overflow.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK. Feb 22.-The sleet storm
that struck New York proved to be- the
most severe that has been experienced
for several years. Telegraphic commun-
cation was almost completely Suspended
until this evening, when 1t was generally
restored.
The greatest damage was sustained in
Brooklyn, where scores OF horses were
killed Ky contact with live wires, which
were everywhere Frustrated. The Brock
lyn Bridge presented a brilliant spec
tacle, being completely encased in gilt
tering crystal coating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
PKEI .IArINARY BOUT.

PARLIAMENTARY bcOl. .
There were loud cheers as Bob Fitz-
simmons stepped through the ropes to ref
cree the preliminary event and urgent
calls for a speech. After some hesita-
ton. FitzsimmOns advanced to the ropes
and said:
'.I thank you very much for this out
burst of enthusiasm ana assure you I
appreciate it very much. also appreci-
ate the honor Of refereeing this fight to-
night, and will do my best to be fair in
this event. I suppose you know I am
matched to fight Mr.. Jeffres some time
in May. shall train as I have never
trained before and will do my best to
do him.
The last sentence was greeted with
bowls Of applause. The gong then rang
for the preliminary contest between Kid
Sharks and George Schulz Both boys
are from Louisville and thew were TO fight
ten rounds at catch weights; The men
weighed in the neighborkood CT 10
pounds. The decision was a draw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
GREAT DAY AT
CLOPTON STREET
improvements to the Church
Building Completed.
MR.. TONEY URGED TO RUN
His Friends Ask Him to Bscoms Candidate
for Mayor OF Manchester'-Nsss
From the South
Side.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times, |

No. n02 Hull Street.
Work on Clopton-Strcet Baptist Gharca,
in Swansboro, has been completTu' "'u
,o,- t,,e building is one of the prettiest
~ ,ny in the city. The congregation feel
p .nrtde in their new place of worship. ana
to-day will see a good many Of the mem
bers within the, doors. The pastor, Rev
~. ". Sisk, has worked untirinS.r. ana
,r,,ch of the credit is due TO his EFFORTS.
At thu services to-day there viii De mp
oroo-iate talks made by the members
WHO have been instrumental IN making
tho CHURCH what it IS. The Missionary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Teddv. .Ir., IL Washington.
nv Associated Press.)

tBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. c3.,Cheodore
Roosevelt, Jr., accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt, arrived here at ESQ E. NJ. and
drove at once to the White House. Mrs
Roosevelt said her son stood the journey
from Groton without any i'll effects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
TERRY u|'GOVERN WON.
Continued from First Page.)

fused, groggy and nearly out. Fitzsim-
mons counted nine. He he uttered the
last word Sullivan started to rise, but
did not get higher than low crouch The
instant his knee was Off the floor. Nc
Govern came after him, and Sullivan,
hardly knowing what he was about, went
down again. The referee promptly de-
clared him out and McGovern the victor
Sullivan attempted to question the de-
cision, but Fftzsirnmons would not listen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

become and be corporation, 20 adopt q
name therefor, and to possess and exGr-
else general powers; and authorizing the
leasing to or by, and the consolidation,
Herewith, of otner corporations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. s22.-The latest
report received here from Saita is to the
effect that Count Tolstoi is at the point
OF death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
A MAT OF WIRES.
Electric Lights Shut Off IN Stanton for Fear
OF Fire.
ESPECIAL Dispatch to The Tlmes.)

(SpeclaI Dlspatcn- 10 TIC IInles.J
STAUNTON, VA. Feb. GA great
many of the Mutual Telephone wires are
down and the many wires in town are so
twisted and matted up that Mayor Nv. II.
Iandes ordered the electric lights to be
shut off for fear of fire.
The Western Union wires are badly
crippled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
REPEATED FAILURES, THEN RELIEF.

Mr. VIM. L. Fill, OF Winston, N. G., at one
time a travelling salesman and well known
in North end South Carolina and Virginia,
Gays: "Two years ago my blood was In
wretched condition, and in addition TO other
bodily ailments suffered severely from
secure relief from the use Of other remedies,
I began s. s. s., and it acted like a charm.
The rheumatic pains left and my general
health was built up as well. have tho
bigbast oninion Of S. 8. S. for it is the only
medicine that did me any good"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

the blood and crculates through the system every
joint membrane tissue and nerve IS saturated with
these corrosive irritating acids; when exposure to cold
and damp or spell of indigestion will bring on fierce
attack that almost takes the breath by its sudde1ness
and severity The parts affected become infamed and
swollen, and every movement IS attended with pains
that seem to cut like knife into the tender flesh and
nerves After Rheumatism becomes chronic there is al
wavs soreness and weakness Of the back and dull
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
HOUSE STOOD BY
THE GOVERNOR
His First Veto Message is Sus-
tanned.

The Legislature was in session for a
slicrt while yesterday, and then both
houses adjourned out Of respect to the
memory of George Washington.
The Senate session was very brief, and
little or nothing of public interest was
Evening star., 1902-07-31

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE TWO-SToRY
BRICK DWELLINGS. FRONTING on CA1ON

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE TWO-SToRY
BRICK DWELLINGS, FRONTING On CAIUN
AND SCOTT STREETS, GEORG ETOYN.
BY virtue Of q deed of trust. duly recorded n
Liber No. 1856. folio PAL ct seq., one OF the land
records for the District OF Columbia. and at the
signed trustee Will offer for sale. by public
ton, IN front OF the premises, on MONDAY. Az
GUST ELEVENTH. 1892, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and premises.
situate In the city OF Georgetown. District o. TO-
lumbia, and designated lot numbered llDt.
In Berry and Frys subdivision OF lots fou- "a and
five (5). OF the heirs OF Thomas Browns Subdivision
square No. no. recorded in the office of tho
surveyor of the District OF Columbia, In Lsber
A. X. s., Georgetown AZ. beginning on the sai1 lot
at the southwest corner thereof being the ntersec
tion OF the east side Of Cation street with the
north side of Scott street, and running .eepce
northwesterly with the east side Of Cation street
nnety-one t91 feet six (6 inches 10 the northwest
Of said lot forty (46) feet six 90 inches ths
northeast corner Of said lot; thence south with The
east line OF said lot eighty eight (ss) feet
CD inches 10 the southeast corner thereof, aud
thence west Scott street ifteen no feet 10 tbs
place of beginning.
Terms: 0ne-tbird cash. the balance in one and
two years, with interest at the rate " six t6 per
deed Of trust the property sold or all cash. at
the option Of the purchaser. deposit OF 500
quired at the time OF sale IL terms OF sale
not complied with in ten days from day uf sale tls
trustee reserves the right 10 resell the property at
the risk and cost of the defauling purchaser
five days advertisement OF such resale in
newspaper published in Washington ID. &. All
conyeyancng, recording, stamps. etc. at the paT-
chaser's cost. J. TARBELI. DYER,
jy29-d&ds Surviving Trustee.
Evening star., 1902-07-31
DUNcANsoN BROS. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNnIPRovED
REAL ESTATE, SITUATE ON THE SOIyTH
SIDE OF s STREET BETWEEN 18TH AND
18TH STREETS NORTHWEST
By virtue of certain deed of trust, recorded in
Liber No. 2397, at folio 1876 ct seq, OF the land
records OF the District of Columbia We win sell
at public auction, in front of the premises on
MoSDAY. AUGUST FoURTH. 1902: AT FIVE
tate, situate in the city of Washington, In said
District: Lot numbered one hundred and two fIO21
in James III. Beck and William III. Thomas SUBJ
division OF lots In square numbered one hundred
and thirty-th 132), as said subdivision Is re-
corded in the Office Of the surveyor o. said Dis
triet in Liber r. folio g. contsinins 900 square
Terms: one-th,rd cash, balance in equal INSTALL
ments. at one and two years. With interest at aye
Isl per centun per annum. payable semi annually
from day of sale, secured by deed OF trust uis,n
the property sold, or all cush. at the option Of the
purchaser A deposit of 800 viii be REQUIRED &
time Of sale. Al ccnveyancing, recording and no.
tary fees at purchasers cost. Terms to be COM
piled with within ten days. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell at risk and cost OF the
THOMAS p WOODWARD.
Adds B. BROWNE.
Evening star., 1902-07-31
THos. J. OWEN & son. AUcrIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-sToRY FRAME AND
BRICK DWELLING, SIX ROOMS. WATER
AND SEWER NO. 115 o STREET NoRTH-
WEST
By virtue of n certain deed of trust. driy re-
corded in Iiber 25s1. folio 320 81 seq. OF the
land records for the District OF Columbia and at
the request of the party secured. VIII sell. at
public auction. In front Of the premises. on FRI-
DAY. AUGUST EIGHTH. 1892 AT HALF-RASr
FOUR O'CLOCK l. NJ. part OF original lot g. In
square 553, 1Gx135 TO an alley. with the Improve
ments thereon; said premises particularly
described in said deed Of trust.
Terms: one-thrd cash. balance in one and two
years. with interest. secured by deed 0f trust On
the property sold. all cash. the purchaser 8
option. Conyeyancng. recording. Sc. at pur-
chasers cost. dePosit OF S1oO ur0n acceptance
OF bid. WM. X. HILL. Trustee.
iy29-tu II. g ids HARRY s. WEIIIH. Trustee
Evening star., 1902-07-31
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUcTloNEERs.
TRgsTEE.s SALE OF VERY yALVAnLE 6

TRUSTEES SALE or VERY VALUABLE M.
PROVED PROPERTY. M. l2cs NJ STREET
NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF certain deed Of trust. recorded in
Liber No. 1890 at folIe 29 IT seq OF the land rec
ords Of the District d Columbia, l. surviving
trustee viii sell at public auction In front OF the
premises, MONDAY, AUGUST FOURTH. 10 y,
at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M.. the following
described real estate situate In the city OF Wash-
ington, in said District; lot numbered nirty ,.re
3d. In the subdivision Of part % square numbered
two hundred and eighty-two (2s2I made by ths
trustees OF the Washington City Orphan Asylum.
and appearing of record in Liber IN. r.. az s"lio
29s in the Office Of the surveyor OF ssi1 District.
together with The improvements. consisting of the
handsome three-story basement and attic brick aid
stone dwelling No. l20s NJ street northwest
Terms: One-third cash. balance in equal in
stallments. and two years. with interest at
1--WE 90 per centum per annun. payable SEMI
annually from day of sale, secured by deed OF
trust upon the property sold. or all cash, a. the
option OF the purchaser. deposit Of $500 viii be
REQUIRED at time OF sale. All conveyancing In
terpal revenue charges and recording at pur hasrs
cost Terms 10 be complied with within ten days.
otherwise the trustee reserves the right to resell
risk and cost of the purchaser iD default.
ALDIS b. BROWNE.
Glover building
iy21 dads Surviving Trustea