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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
IN THE MIDST OF LIFE
THE DEATH ANGEL APPEARS ON
BUSY BROAD STREET.
GRIMLY CLAIMS A YOUNG LIFE
Aubin c. Terrell, Promising Stu
dent at Richmond College and Al
ready a Pastor at Age of Twenty
Two. Dies OF ApopIe1y.
BUSY BROAD STREET.
GRIMLY CLAIMS A YOUNG LIFE
dent at Richmond College and Al

A promising young life, that of Mr.. Au-
bin c. Terrell, student at Richmond
College from Caroline county. was snutfed
out in a dramatic manner yesterday.
He was riding a bicycle up Broad street
about o'clock in the afternoon when he
suddenly lurched and fell from his wheel.
After he fell he made one or two futile
efforts to regain his feet. Passersby quick
ly went to his assistance. but the death
angel in the midst of life and the busy
throng OF men. stood grimly by and claim
ed him for his own. In few minutes he
was dead, the result OF apoplexy.
The ambulance was summoned, but
when Dr. Flegenheimer in charge Of 1t.
reached the scene, young Terrell was
dead The fall from the wheel did not
hurt him, as he was limp and fell in a
heap
WE'LL KNOWN AND POPULAR
The young student was son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. Terrell. OF Caroline coun-
ty, near boswell. He had been at the
college four years and was in the senior
class. He attended high school here be-
fore entering college and was very well
known and popular.
The remains were first removed to the
college, where they were embalmed and
prepared for burial. afterwards being con-
veyed to the home Of his sister, Mrs. Eva
Cobb. at 22o2 NJ street, Church Hill. The
undertaken, Mr. Sullivan, has charge OF
the body
. The4funeraI win take place Friday at
noon at Calvary Baptist church. and win
bes in charge OF DR.. Charles II. Ryland,
assisted by other professors of Richmond
College. The burial win be In Holly
wood
The pallbearers will be chosen from the
students who will attend the funeral In q
body.
HIS MOTHER WAS HERE.
Mrs. Terrell. his mother. was in the
city at the time OF the death OF her son.
having accompanied him from Caroline
last Sunday to remain here over Thanks
giving. Mr.. Terrell. in response to |.
summons by messenger. arrived In the
city last night at 10 o'clock.
WOULD HAVE GRADUATED
Mr.. Terrell would have graduated at the
end Of the present session. He was well
on the way to receive the B. A degree. be-
ing recognized as one of the best students
at the college. He was an active member
Of the Young Mems Christian Association
and identified with the Philologiaan Lit
erary Society. The Philologians, upon
hearing OF the death OF their young COM
sympathy which will be printed In the
college nlagaz zine
HAD ACCEPTED PASTORATE.
Mr.. Terrell had recently accepted the
pastorate OF his home church. In Caro-
line county. where he had preached two
sermons. He expected to be ordained
while spending the Christmas holidays
at home next month. He was g years
old on October s, 1852.
The faculty Win probably meet to take
suitable actiea this noenfns u1on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

PHILADELPHIA Pa-The barkentine Jen-
ME Sweeney from Fernandina for Phlla-
delphia. grounded off Marcus Hook Sta
ton Tugs floated her and she was towed
to Philadelphia.
Washington. D. C-The Commercial
Gable Company has filed with the De-
part of Justice written acceptance OF
the terms and conditions on which the
President has consented that it may. con-
struct cal between the United States
and the Philippines and China
Evergreen. Ala.-The store Of Frank
Feagin, at Brooklyn, was broken into.
The safe was blown open. and the rob-
bers secured 500 In cash. and $4,000 IN
mortgages and other securities. There is
no clue.
New Orleans. La-1nformation has
been received here to the effect that a
100000 steamship company has been or
ganized at Copenhagen, proposing to es-
tablish regular service between that city
and ST Thomas, in the Danish West
India islands.
Dallas, Textile First National Bank
at Morgan. Bosque county. was dyna-
rnited by robbers, and 5000 In gold, Sill
YER and currency secured
London.-It is reported that the Morgan
shipping combine has issued circular
Offering IL per cent. mortgage poAuS
in lieu Of cash payment to shareholders
of the White Star Line. this action, 1t is
supposed. being due to the stringency of
the gold market.
San Francisco, Cal.-The volcano Santa
Maria was in violent eruption when the
Pacific Mail steamer City OF Panama
left Champerico for San Francisco nine
days ago
Ber,in.-The vossische Keituns confirms
the report that the United States Steel
Corporation Is negotiating with the Aus
trian and German steel and wire syndi-
ca ties toward dividing up the neutral
market. so as to avoid competition
therein.
indianapolis. Ind.-James 8. Barcus.
Stats senator-elect from Terre Haute.
VIII Introduce a resolution during the
coming session of the Legislature. re-
Questing Congress to call 9 national con-
stitutioral convention to provide for the
regulation of trusts.
Alexandra. Lathe Record says that
the Southern Pacific has bought the
Shreveport and Red River Valley rail-
way.
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ENDORSES CONSTITUTION.
Bishop Walters, A. NJ. r. Church
Approves Suffrage Clauses.

Bishop Walters, A. NJ. E. Church.
Approves Suffrage Clauses.
NORFOLK VA, November 26.-(Spe-
ciai.)-The Rev. Alexander Walters tcol-
ored) bishop of Zion African Methodist
Episcopal Church. of New Jersey, said
tonight that in the episcopal address that
would oe delivered to-day the understand
ing and property clauses Of the new Fir-
,sinia Constitution will be endorsed and
advocated This address will be delivered
to the largest colored Methodist confer
ence ever held in the history Of the
church, which is now in session in Nor
folk and wnicE embraces the churches
in Virginia and eastern North Carolina.
The stand taken by Bishop Walters
is In direct contravention TO the stand
taken by Mr.. John S. Wise, Of New York.
and is regarded here of the utmost
importance in determining the counte-
nance given the Wise measure by Metho-
dis NEGROES.
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FRATERNITY BANQUETs.
Even Made An Event
mt Three Hotels.

The members Of the Phi Chi
fraternity OF the University College
of Medicine last night at Murphy's Hotel
celebrated the initiation Of a number
of new members from the Medical Col
lege Of Virginia with banquet. which for
elegance OF service and tempting menu
has not been exceIled by any at this we'll
known hosiery. The celebration marked
the invasion of the old college by this
vigorous fraternity heretofore represented
only at the new. The goats. as the
initiates are known. are: Messrs. ". L..
Weadon, G. F.. Ross, NJ s. Martin. r. s.
Fitzgerald, DR.. F. K. Warwick. w. F.
Williamson. G. NJ. Hooker, w. s. Thacker,
P. D. Johnston. W. H. Cassell. F. A.
Hughes. L. E. Castro Ga Porto Rican
Spaniard). and j. NJ. Bland
The speakers were DR.. Landon B. Ed
wards. Dr.. H w. Randolph. DR.. w Z.
Jones. Mr.. c. B. Williams. DR.. Hugh NJ
Taylor. DR.. Charles NJ. Edwards Mr. H
R. Thompson, DR.. George Ross, and Mr.,
T. H. Johnson. All the speeches were OF
high ORDER and some OF them were un<
usually happy.
Bata chapter of the Kappa Psi frater<
nifty gave a banquet at the Lexington
Hotel last night. Plates were laid for
forty guests, and the tables were artis-
tically decorated with the fraternity
colors
An elaborate menu. including all the
delicacies of the season. was served and
the evening proved a most enjoyable one.
The guests rose from the table at
o'clock
The toasts were clever and witty, and
constant outbursts Of laughter interrupted
the speakers. DR.. r. W. Miller was toast
master.
The Gamma chapter OF the Pi Mu fra
ternity OF the Medical College OF Virginia
last night Initiated a number of "Eoats''
and afterwards with the augmented herd
sat down to sumptuous banquet at tbs
Jefferson. The initiates last night were
Messrs. Carl Foster. OF Lancaster. 8. c..
w. B. Lyles. Winnsboro. s. c.. II. 3.
Forbes, Buckingham county. Va: and
w. A Shepherd. OF Scottsvtle. Va. This
candidates for Introduction into the my3-
teries OF the fraternity were conducted to
the Natatorium at Reservoir Park. where
they were duly installed as members OF
the order. The solemn ca ceremony was
witnessed by all others OF the herd. Thia
was the regular fall initiation Of the
fraternity. which is one OF the best known
at the college.
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Discharged for TOO Great Zeal.

WASHINGTON D. c.. November 20
William Z. Theobaid. special employee
of tire Treasury Department. in connec-
ion with the New York custon1-house.
has been discharged, by direction of the
Secretary of the Treasury. 1t is charged
That Mr.. Theobald has been overZealous
in the discharge of his duty. and has
brought the department into disrepute
by i'll advised action in connection with
snizMras Of inlnNrted goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
[EAWO@l1rIE POEM.
THE TRlUMPH OF DEATH.
(By William Shakespeare.o

(By William Shakespeare.o
No longer mourn for me when am dead
Than you shall hear the surly. sullen bell
Give warning to the world that am fed
From this vile earth, with vilest worms to
DWELL
Nay. If you read this lire. remember not
The hand that writ it; for love you so,
That In your sweet thoughts would
be forgot
II thinking on me should make you woe.
O, If. I say. you look upon this verse
When I perhaps compounded am with
clay,
Do not so much as my poor name re-
hearse.
But let your love even with my life decay:
Lest the wise world should look into your
moan.
And mock you with me after am goc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
Call for Bnnk Statements.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. November Is
The Comptroller of the Currency has
issued a call for statements of the con-
1ition of national banks al the close OF
business Tuesday. November 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
THE BETTING ODDS.

Two to One ON Virginia, but Will
Be Close Game.
The betting odds last night were 2 to 1
on Virginia to win. and even money or
2 to that North Carolina will not score.
The result of the game Is by no means
certain.
Carolina has heavier team than was
expected and there are several men who
did not play in the Georgetown game.
Graves will attempt drop kicks for
goals for Carolina Whenever he gets In
striking distance OF the goal. g
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
OPENS DOORS TO-DAY.
New Firm of E. r. Faulkner & Co
Begins Business on Broad.

Begins Business on Broad.
This morning the doors Of the new firm
Of f. T. Faulkner & Co.. Broad and
First streets. will be opened to the pub
lie
Much time and money has been spent in
gathering together and crowding into
four floors a complete and modern stock
Of dry goods. notions. readymade wear.
and gentlemen'S furnishings Every
article is Of recent purchase and fresh
from the manufacturer.
To-day being Thanksgiving Day. the
store will close at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
vENEZrELA MAY BE HAULED UP.
Great Britain and Germany Consid-
crinE What Action to Take.

LONDON. November 2s.-Diplonnatic re-
laticns between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela have not been severed up TO the
present time. although the Foreign Office
would not be surprised if it were COM
PEELED 10 take decisive step at any mo-
ment. Thus far Venezuela shows no
signs Of granting the reparation demand
ed.
BERLIN. November 2s.-Germany and
Great Britain have determined to take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
CoLoRED CHURCHES TODAY.
Order of Thanksgiving Services OF
Various ConzreEatlons.

Order of Thanksgiving Service. Of
Various ConsreEations.
The following is the order of services
in the colored churches to-day:
First Baptist church. Rev. w. T. John
son. pastor.-Services to-day at 11:3
O'Clock Pastor will preach special ser
mon. Excellent music by the choir, Ross
K. Jones. director; ". H Tnorps. ogan-
list.
Second Baptist church Rev. z. D. Lew
is. pastor.-Pastor VIII preach at II
O'Clock. Subject: Some Reasons Why
We Should Be Thankful Special music
has been arranged for by the choir, T. H.
Hopkins director: H. B. Burrell, organ
list.
Ebezener Baptist church, Rev. w. H.
Stokes. pastor.-Special Thanksgiving SER
will be held at P. NJ. and Rev. Randolph
Peyton, of Jasper-M emorial church, will
preach. Special music by the choir. W.
H Trent director and Mamie. B. Jones,
organist
Jasper-Memorial Rev. R. V. Peyton.
pastor.-Special Thanksgiving service for
this congregation will be held at the Ebe-
nezer Baptist church. and sermon by this
pastor.
ST Johns Catholic church. Father Han
igar, rector.-There Will be a special SER
vice at this church to-day at A. M.
when solemn PRAYER will be recited and
special thanks offered. Excellent music
by the choir. NJ. Cassia. director.
First Presbyterian church. Rev. Portee.
pastor.-Services to-day at II o'clock. and
the pastor will preach Special music by
the choir, Olivia Bolden, director and or
ganist.
Leigh-Street Methodist church, Rev. w.
A c. Hughes, pastor.-Sermon by the pas
tor at II 80 A. NJ. Thanksgiving dinner
served from 1:3o to II 80 P NJ.
Young Mems Christian Association
Scott C. Burrell. secretary.-Rooms open
all DAY. Special prayer service at 4 P.
NJ Women's Auxiliary will serve Thanks
giving dinner from to 10 P. NJ. Plates
free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

CALLAHAN.-Died. Wednesday. No.
vember Is, 1902. at the Retreat for thu
Sick. at 5:15 o'clock a. NJ. MAGGIE
STEWART CALLAHAN. beloved wife OF
John j. Callahan. aged 30 years.
Her remains viii be taken to Peters
burg on FRIDAY MORNING. at sos A.
NJ. interment In Blandford Cemetery.
Friends and acauaintances invited to at
tend.
GARY. Died. at the residence OF her
parents on Government road. ROSA
EMELIA. Oldest daughter Of George II.
and Annie B. Gary. in Gle 18th year e
her age. She died at 80 p. 81.
Funeral notice later.
MURPHY.-Dtsd. at her resldence. No.
1915 east franklin street. At ESQ p. ".
November q, 1894 Mrs. KATHERINE
MURPHY. wife Of Michael Murphy.
Funeral from 81. Peters cathedral
FRIDAY. November 18Th at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. with high mass Of requiem. Inter.
ment ut Mount Calvary csmetery.
Friends invited 70 attend No dowsrs
Bastinaers aaA JsessU City paDsrs -
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Leigh-Street Methodist church, Rev. w.
A c. Hughes, pastor.-Sermon by the pas
tor at II 80 A. NJ. Thanksgiving dinner
served from 80 to IL 30 P. NJ.
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First Presbyterian church. Rev. Portee.
pa stor.-Services to-day at II o'clock, and
the pastor will preach. Special music by
the choir, Olivia Bolden, director and or
eanist
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Latest from the Wires.

Philadelphia. Pa.-The barkentine Jen-
ME Sweeney from Fernandlna for Phlla-
delpllia. grounded off Marcus Hook Sta
ton. Tugs fioated her and she was towed
TO Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

Brigadier-Ge Chief of Engineers
United States Army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

Evergreen. Ala.-The store OF Frank
Feasin, at Brooklyn, was broken into.
The safe was blown open. and the rob-
bers secured $500 In cash. and $4,000 in
mortgages and other securities. There is
no clue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

Jasper Memorial, Rev. r. V. Peyton.
pastor.-Special Thanksgiving service for
this congregation will be held at the Ebe-
nezer Baptist church. and sermon by this
pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

New Orleans. La.-Informat;on has
been received here to the effect that
100000 steamship company has been or
ganized at Copenhagen. proposing to es-
ia blish regular service between that city
and ST Thomas, in the Danish West
Y,5;, ;clap6S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

Dallas. Textile First National Bank
at Morgan BosQue county. was dyna-
1nited by robbers, and 5000 In gold. sill
YER and currency secured.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
MIR JOHNSON RE-OPENS Ills
 CREAMERY.

BEGAN RECEIVING MILK ON TUESDAY.
 w. c. Johnson opened his creamery again on Tuesday of this week, and is receiving the milk of about 15 dairies. One year ago, owing to ill health, MT Johnson leased his creamery and pa- trons to Hubbell Brothers of New Ha- ven, and spent the winter in California with his brother, Rev F. F. Johnson, of Redlands. While MT Johnson was in California, Hubbell Brothers moved the business up to the depot, and con- tinued there to the 18th inst, when their lease having expired, MT John- son thought best to, start the business again at his place, and has the support and cooperation of his old patrons. Those to whom he used to sell milk and cream are already making arrange mentS with him to furnish them as before, and he is planning to handle more milk than usual. Plans are al- ready made for one of the neatest and most convenient creameries in this section. MT Johnson has telephone connections, and finds a ready market along the shore. shipping to New Rochelle, Mt Vernon, as we'll as Bridgeport, South Norwalk and other nearby towns.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
at 9.3O a. m. No postponement on lac- count of weather.
ST JOHNS CHURCH.
HARVEST HOME.

HARVEST HOME.
 A large congrega tion, representing several churches and denominations in town, attended the harvest home ser vice, last Sunday evening,at St Johns. The choir of Trinity church joined St Johns singers for the service; the rec tor of Trinity preached the sermon, and considerable number of the peo- pie of that parish were present. The Rev o. o. Wright conducted the ser vice, MT George reading the lessons. The ipsalter and responses were sung and the muslc inspiring. The sermon based upon Deut. 8: 10, was very inter- esting and admirably adapted to the occasion. The subject in general was Gods presence and blessing in the natural world as in the spiritual world.
 The church was beautiful; with choice fruits on the altar; apples, peaches, grapes; with jars of oil and wine; loaves of bread and vases of cut flowers. The whole chancel end: of the church was decorated with flowers such as goldenrod, dahlias, hydrangeas. wild clematis, etc., and the font, lec- tern and pulpit were graced by three fine potted salvia full of scarlet blos- soms belonging to w. B. Ackley.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

Political matters are waxing warm, especially in democratic circles, and for the office of Selectmen. It is also rumOred that certain amount of op- position is developing among a certain element in the democratic party who feel that they have grievance against Dr J. w. Gordon, of the school board. because he insisted upon upholding men who were college graduates for the High school committee. It is hoped the actual leaders of the party and the rank and file will not allow the pompous sovereignty, worn under d number eight hat, to dazzle them, but will act for themselves, at the caucus, in voting to renominate Dr Gordon for another term on the Board of Education. Dr Gordon has proved himself capable man in school mat ters and it is hoped all classes of dem- ocrats will rally to the support of a man who acts for the best interest of the schoOls.=*x*.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

A private school was opened in one of the upper rooms of the Academy on Monday Of this week, with Miss Jennie Briscoe as teacher. The school is composed of young children and those who are preparing to enter the High school another year.3 The school, although in the same building with the High school has no connection whatev yer with it, and the principal of the High school has no responsibility for it,
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

z Newtown's delegation at the New Milford fair, Wednesday, included Ed ward Taylor, I. B. Harris, Henry G.. Curtis, Mrs Ira Wildman, Mrs s. F. Misses Jessie and Mabel Taylor, Will Curtis, MT and Mrs w. H. Hubbell, MT and Mrs l.. R. Skid more and Miss Mary Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

Next week Wednesday and Thurs day comes the Huntington fair. Though the fair has gone through with some discouraging things in the line of wea ther, etc, it is just as lively as ever and will give just that same gen erous show it always does, one that always makes us feel as if were sure to again. This society is ofticered by men who take a great interest in it's welfare and who give their best efforts to it's success Their list or races is attract i've, and with the many other attrac- tions offered at this fair, crowd is sure to be present. This fair is con- ducted by the towns of Huntington, Trumbull and Monroe, but many peo- show, each year increasing in nun bers. Newtown will send down good del egatiOn.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
HOWLAND'S

New Gowns, New Wraps, Fall Millin- cry, home refurnish- ing; all these SO inn portant to the house. keeper, and every mem Der of the family may be easily provided for at this ready store. Can't detail all the : helps for home and all the articles for dress. Here Is brief mention of stufs by the yard |: the fashionable goods stuffs :
 Black Camels hair, soft and fine, at $I, $I.5o and $7 per yard.
 Black Armure, rich and elegant, at $I.5o per yd.
 Fine black French serge, Go inches wide at $I.5o per yard.
 Blue :Camels hair, ex- ceeding handsome at $I.75 per yard.
 Heavy Granite cloth in dark and light blue (blue is the color for falD at $I per yd.
 Good stout and good looking blue Cheviot at 75c.
 Black Crepe de Chine, all wool or silk and wool at $I per yd.
 Novelty waist fabrics, colors daintily striped in contrast; sometimes the stripes are in Oriental or Dresden patterns, some- times in plain colors, soc to 75c.
 Scotch flannels in near ly 2 dog. pretty patterns. Mostly stripes and cheery. These are guaranteed not to shrink in washing at 25c per yard.
 It is worth your while to make a spec ial visit to the store a this season.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
NOT DOOMED FOR LIE E.

"I was treated for three years by good doctors" writes w. A. Greer, McConnellsville, O., "for piles and tistula. but, when all failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me in two weeks. Cures burns, bruises, cuts, corns, sores, eruptions, salt rheum, piles, or no pay. 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, N ewtOwn; Fay Tor, Curtis & Co.,. Sandy Hook; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19
FAIR NOTES.

EVERYTHING LOOKING PROMISING.
 The final work is being done on the track and it will be in excellent shape to make fast time during the fair.
 Don't forget that the entries in the speed department close Saturday, Sep tember 20.
 Nearly all of the space in the large exhibition building has been taken by the merchants and fine display is assured.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

Step into our store and examine our fine shoes for ladies, box calf, :Dongola and plain tips. We have all the differ ent sizes and widths. Prices, S1.5O, S1.75 and S2.-[Sandy Hook Shoe Store, w. c. Corbett, proprietor.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

Next week Thursday, September 9, there is to be an auction at Verna Farm, Greenfield Hill, of all the farm tools and machines for farming and road making, belonging to the Bronson estate. This is a genuine sale and vii be a grand opportunity to get the best tools and machinery made. The auc- tion is to be held, rain or shine, com mencing at 10 o'clock in the mornin g Notice their advertisement in ano thel column.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-19

A good line of sporting goods, loaded shells, hunting coats, etc., at the Brick store. Some attractive values in stable and ordinary blankets at Fay Tor, Curtis & Co.'S.