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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
SCHOLARS AT WORK
More Pupils This Year Than Last in the
Public Schools.

The public schools are now going along
nicely, and all pupils who have been en-
rolled mn to this time in tho white
schools have been provided for.
Che enrolment is slightly more than it
was last year. but with the additional
room to be thrown open at Randolph
srhoo! by December. there will be no
crowding. Classes have been formed and
studies have been gone into.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Relic of ST. Anne.

a letter has been received by Mrs IN
drew Pizzini from Rev. Father e L.
rnier. of ST Anne de Beaupre, tlush,Se
Canada, in which he states that pF r.!Hts
SIGN has been granted him to WISE ~ I'll
rrond next January. He Will pfinS Mleit
him the relic OF st. Anne, which ~
Gently obtained for Mrs Pizzini, pres
ident If the local st. Anne's Society Mrs.
Pizz.ni will keep the relic in her nome,
on East Grace Street, in q specially pro
tidetl fre-proof safe, which Captain f'Z-
zi1i Will provide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
FARMERS INSTITUTES
Series of Them to Be Held in South
west Counties of State.

Commissioner koiner will hold a series
Of farmers institutes next week in
Southwest Virginia. The dates are as fol-
lows: Marion. Smyth county, Monday; Abb
ingion. Washington county tuesday;
Jonesvi!le, Lee county. Thursday; Taze-
well Courthouse. Saturday. Wherever an
Institute has been held the farmers have
been anxious fol. ai,cther. lealizingsthc
great good which results Tram the prac-
teal talks of men who have made a
careful study of the subjects they dis
scuss-
AT these Institutes Professor S. B.. Bar
Der will speak upon ECONOMY and Prof
1T in Feeding Stock and How to Get Bet
ter Results, Professor S. B. Heiges,
manager Of the test farm at SAKE. will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
KNITTING MILL REVIVED
Property in Hands Of Receiver Bought
Verdict for Damages.
isnecial Dispatch to The Times.

iSuecial Dispatch to The Tines.l
WlNSTON-SALEM, N. c., Sept. Is
Salem, which has been in the hands of
a receiver for some time was sold to-day
to II. Z. Fries and Thomas Maslin, who
wall organize strong company at once
which will operate the large plant.
In the Superior Court to-day the jury
awarded MIR. Aaron Morris five thousand
dollars as damages against the Norfolk
and Western Railroad for injuries receiv-
ed two years ago by being struck by
passenger train. If a new trial is not
granted the railroad will appeal to the
Supreme Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Suitable Underwear for
this Season of the Year.

You can get just what you wan
herc-whether its for the day with
just the touch of autumn in it or the
weather that makes one seek the
warmth Of an open CRATE or furnace.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests in gray,
special, 25c.
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Cotton, fleece
lined. in white and cream. pants with
French band TO match, 25c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests in cream
and white, fleece lined, pearl buttons
and silk trimmed, pants with French
band, ankle length, fleece lined, cream
and white, soc.
Ladies' Vests and Pants, 81 wool, in
white and natural, sizes from 30 to
80. 75c.
Oneita Combination Suits in cream
and white. part wool, silk trimmed, with
pearl buttons, at SI.5O.
Chidren's Fleece Lined Jersey Ribbed
Cotton Vests and Pants, sizes from l
toT Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NEW ENTERPRISE.

Crescent Excelsior and Planning Cons.
pany Organized in Fredericksburg.
Especial Disnatch to the Times)
FREDERICKSBURG, Va September
-S.-The crescent Excelsior and Planning
Company was organized heer to-day for
the manufacture Of excelsior and dressed
lumber of all kinds. r. A j ohnson is
president; r. Won Erickson. vice-presi-
dent: w. T. Ficklen. treasurer. The
plant viii be in operation in a short time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT GRAND
ARMY REPUBLIC,
Washington, 0. c., and New York. N. Y.
October 9Th to ILth 1902.

For the above occasion the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad will sell tickets from,
points on its lines at greatly reduced
rates to Washington. d. c.. and New
York, " " and return; tickets to be
sold October 3D. 18th. 9Th and sth. with
final limit October 18th.
For full information in reference to
IA ties. Pullman reservations. stop-overs,
etc, apply TO any agent of the company,
or
Division Passenger Agent.
No SIS East Main st, Richmond. va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
JAILED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT
William Boothe Bleeds to Death at Enc
Of Three Weeks.


LYNCHBURG, VA. Sept. 1S.-In the
Mayors Court this morning G. C. ELY
was sent to jail for thirty days for the
endorsement OF funds of the L. B.
Price Mercantile Company, of Norfolk
1t was charged that while acting as agent
for the company ELY appropriated GER
tain sums of money to his own use
William Boothe, colored, was operated
on three weeks ago for an injured ar
terry. The operation was unsuccessful,
and for three weeks the negro has been
bleeding to death. He died to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
Union Veterans Legion at Chicago, H..
Via c., & Q. Route.

Special round trip tickets Will be sold
by G. and o. KY. for trains OF October
5tn. 6th and TT. TO Chicago at rate OF
one fare plus s1.Oo (from Richmond s2oy
Deposit tickets with Joint agent ut Chi
scago by October Stn. pay > cents fee.
and tickets will be good for return. 1eav-
ing Chicago not later than October 10Th
No ssop-overs allowed in either direction
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Thanked Court for Sentence.

Charged with stealing watches. twelve
year-old Willie Hope (coioredI was ar
raigued before Squire Graves In the Pc
lice Court yesterday morning as re-
suit of which he will serve. sentence OF
eighteen months in the reforHatory The
boys father was present at the trial,
and after the sentence thanked the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

take up tho subject OF fruit growing In
all It's branches. Professor Hedges is aor
krowledged as one Of the best authort-
ties on fruits in this country. Commits
sioner SKoiner will give a practical talk
upon The Economic Use of Fertilizers"
The fertilizer inspectors are now work.
ing in every direction in this State and
the chemists in the laboratory are kept
busy analyzing the samples that are sent
to the department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Nelson Granted Bail.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, September rs
John Nelson, charged with arson at Jack
son City, was this afternoon granted bail
in the sum OF $4,000 by Judge Nicol, of
the Circuit Court of Alexandria county.
Nelson has not yet secured bondsmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Deop!e eCeen e9n
8 ubhc Places

Congressman Hal D. Flood of the
Tenth District. spent yesterday at the
Jefferson, having been here as a mem
Der of the Virginia Debt Commission.
s'They may name who they please
against me. and I Will win" said the
popular Congressman in talking of the
probable action OF the Republican party
in his district.
1.-THE registration is satisfactory to me
and the Democrats in various sections
of the district he said. 'and under new
constitutional conditions. we have no
fears as to the result
Congressman w F. Rhea. of Bristol.
who is also member of the Debt Com
mission, was at the Jefferson, and his
clear cut handsome face was fairly
wreathed in smiles He was satisfied
in the Ninth, and said he would win his
election before the people beyond all ques-
ton.
Colonel II. c.. Slemp, of Lee county
has been put up against Judge Rhea, but
even the Republicans have no hope of
defeating the popular Democratic leader
Colonel Joseph Button, clerk of the
Senate, was registered at the Jefferson
yesterday. He was there in the ca
pacity Of secretary of the Virginia Debt
Commission, but was not losing any time
in mixing with his political friends.
Guests at the hotels last night were.
Jefferson: H D. Flood Appomattox Viii
liam S. Rhea, Brstol; II. II. Downley,
Front Royal: J. Thompson Brown, Nell
son coul--. Randolph Harrison, Lynch
burg; st. George R Fitzhush, Fredericks-
burg.
=
Murphys: w. Lynch, Norfolk; Mr.. r.
NJ Coy and child. Stanton. L. B. Rush
Bristol; Frank Luce, Norfolk; N. j
Calling, Lynchburg;; L. S. Foster and
wife, Williamsburg; j. H. Brand. Smith
field.
Lexington: F. II. Beaten, Boyllins: T
c. Conlon. Characteristics; J. E. Bell,
Chase City; J. E. Ballard, Baltimore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
BROKE HIS NOSE
Mr.. Hayden Falls from BARRIERS Chair
and Does the Damage.

and Does the Damage.
Mr. Willie Hayden. of No. 400 North
Eleventh Street, fell from a BARRIERS
chair at MurphS+s Hotel shop yesterday
morning and broke his nose. Just how
the feat was accomplished. even those
present are unable to explain.
While the barber turned his back to
strop the razor Mr.. Hayden made the
move and landed squarely on the bridge
OF his nasal organ. The member was bad
y broken and changed greatly its pos
sesor's expression.
When the condition Of the nose Was
seen, q hurry call for the ambulance was
sent in. DR. Flegenheimer. of the corps,
responded. and. in the shop where a
crowd had gathered, reshaped the nose,
and carried his patient to his home on
Eleventh Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NEW CITY JAIL
Will Probably Be Ready for Occupancy

Will Probably Be Ready for Occupancy
in Thirty Days.
A check for SIG, 266.4 was paid over to
the Stewart Iron Works to-day in pay
ment for construction of the city Jail,
as the portion coming to them in part
payment IN their contract. The check
was paid over to Mr.. Stewart himself,
who came here to overlook the work on
the new Jail.
The jail Will be ready for occupancy
in about thirty working days. The delay
in the work has been occasioned by scar
city of material, changes in plans,
strikes and weather
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
BATTLEBORO BURNED
Business Portion Destroyed With Loss
of Twenty Thousand.

fspecial Dispatch to The Times.l
RALEIGH, N. c., Sept. 1S.-The bust
ness section Of Battleboro was burned
out last night. The loss is 10000, with
insurance amounting to $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
STATE CONVENTION
Richmond Liquor Dealers on the Legiso
lative Committee.

latVe COTl1liIieS.
Mr.. NJ. w. Lawrence has returned from
stanton, where he went to attend the
State Convention of Liquor Dealers. He
says the delegates owned the town dur
ing the convention and We're highly en-
tertalned.
The next convention Will be held in
Charlottesville.
In the legislative committee are the
following Richmond members: AIessrs.
J 2. Brown, George Cease and Join
nj JJiepnS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
INCENDIARYz SCHOOL FIRES
Feeling Against CoIored Teacher the
Probable Cause.
fsnecIaI DIspatch 10 T,he Time

Especial Dispatch to The Tmes.3
CHATHAM, VA. Sept. 1S-Intelligence
was received here about midday Tuesday
of the burning on Monday night of the
negro school house at Sheya. about four
miles north of this place. The Board of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
JURY DISAGREED
No Verdict Was Given in the Suit of
WingfieId VS.. Passenger & Power Co.

After a long deIlberation yesterday at
ternoon the jury III the suit OF Mary Jane.
Wingfield against the Passenger and
Power Company for $4,000 failed to agree
and were discharged Mrs. WinStield was
hurt by being thrown, as she alleges,
from a car. The jury in this court was
adjourned over TO Monday No cases
will be heard to-day or tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Ladies' Shawls.

Crocheted Shawls, circular, all
white, pink and white. and light blue
and white at Sc, 81. 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Women's Night Gowns for 81. 90
Flannelette Gowns.

Flannelette Gowns trimmed with
silk braid. in fancy stripes. sailor
collar and new sleeves, full width
skirt and extra long, S1.OO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Miller g Rhoads
FRIDAY RE INFANT DAY

through the to-day you'll find the ha
fine either It's important
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

Ice Wool Shawls in circular and square
patterns at Sl.0O, S1.50, S1.75, $500,
$2.25, $3.50, S2.75.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

Anew line of Silk Snawls in cream and
black at Sis, S2.25, $3.50, $3.50.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12

courtesy Of the Circassian general who
had suggested something for him TO do.
Korna viewed them with great re-
spect aud put them carefully into his
pocket.
'The men have been chosen" he
said. subject, of course, to the khan's
approval and he submitted n list Of
names. eve can get no word Of any
considerable force Of the enemy APP
preaching from the north. Beyond
question some obstacle has been en-
countered. our scouts hear rumors Of
disaster on the railroad but there
seems TO be very little basis for the
report.
"These names are good" said Vera.
"All your arrangements are approved.
Here are my orders IN duplicate for
the men,"
Korna received the papers and with
drew.
"Would your excellency favor me
also with copy OF the orderf" asked
Darrell. and Vera tossed him n dupli-
cate which lay upon the table rolled up
tightly and secured by cord and seal.
"what do YOU intend?" she asked.
II have passed through their lines
once" he said. TT seemed possible
that with your permission ! might do
Il again"
you will take no such risk, she
replied. when lives are 20 be staked
for Circassia, we shall find Circassians
In plenty TO do It."
81 surrendered to n German at the
fall Of Gredskov," said Darrell and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12

DnrfCH SpFuhJ ft tt,to ~ pun
knowing what repglsals are sometimes
made. My tao younger brothers were
with her. and She was safe 50 far as
military operations are concerned. but
1 was afraid that Illlziar, who knew of
her retreat. would seek me there, and
so have Sent them oil farther west
All. have ridden a long way, my
friend | think ! was asleep in the
saddle when you played the highway
man"
He lay back upon the moss with a
sigh. and slpmber gathered his head
into her lap as ii fell Darrell led the
horse among the trees and then watch
ed beside the sleeper until the sky over
his head began to be silyered by the
rising moon. Then lac reused him ana
led him 10 "A brook where the water ran
cold as ice Korna drank OF 1t and then
thrust I'm his head. declaring afterward
that he was as good as new and nj for
any adventure.
The horse was not In condition TO car
ry double, but he was perfectly sound
and much refreshed by his rest. Oar
4 rell mounted him, and Korna walked al
4 his head. Ii was In tie nature Of re-
/ lief for the Circasslan 20 walk after Sc
( long a time in the saddle, and 10 Oar
rell's lame leg the change in method OF
/ locomotlon was grateful as sleep.
They proceeded with caution and OK
changed but few words. The light OF
morning was IN the sky when they
were challenged by the pickets outsid'
/ of Vladkaukas, and an hour later the!
were both asleep within the walls o
the city. They had asked to be rouse'
after two hours of slumber, and tht
was done 4 breakfast that seemed
fare iii for the gods TO Darrell wa
ready. and rs II was brought IN. an or
derly appeared with the Information
that Motman Khan would receive ther
presently.
Korna looked sharply at Darrell an
when the orderly had withdrawn u
asked.
''Whom do you expect 70 seer
II have no doubts upon the subject
answered the American My on
puzzle is the reason tor this masquci
Ide."
''The princess desired 10 take th
field replied Kornu. but Kilziar pei
suaded her that She could NOT do IL q
n woman. So she took this name q
/ Motman Khan. which was assumed b
a member Of her family during a brit
but futile uprising following the peaC
| Of thirty odd years ago"
! "IIe is no fool, this Kilziar." rejolne
, Darrell
, 1T is far better for hlm-that Il
, troops should cheer her as Motma
Khan than directly rs the Princes
Vera" said Kornn 1T makes her
military leader, In which capacity 81
cannot hope TO rival kilziar, who
: the best soldier that ever led an arm
In Circassia and say that though
hate him for ten thousand reasons"
"Eeiu- sp ol soldier" said ia
rell "why has la permitted this 81
tesque lnvasIonG What good can
hope TO gain for Circassla"-
4 IL think" said Korna, interruptin
chat you have the making Of fair
good soldier inside your own skin,
good o net ~ unde
y stand this whole situation. / Ia
y done my best for my country with n
Is influence and with my sword. That
le all that can say"
"Shall we present ourselves befo
the khanT said Darrell, rising, al
r. Korna bowed gravely In assent
X CHAPTER XIII.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12
CHAPTER NV.
THE FATE or Az ADVISER.

len Korna returned
for them, d sufficient
number Of the maps
were completed. That
they would be Of any
use whatever Darrell
was not so sangulne
as to believe. He rec
ognlZed. however. the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12

have been chosen. but the khan had
preferred this simple abode, perhaps
because OF its military associations.
Upon the way there Darrell learned
something Of the taking OF the place
through the conversation of an officer.
a friend of Korna's. who had got news
Of his arrival " the city and bad come
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12
CHAPTER XIII.

'TMAN KHAN had
established headquar-
ters IN n louise that
had been occupied by
the colonel command
ing the Russian garri-
son IN Vladikaukas.
A much more preten-
tlons residence might
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12

ziar. who had sought the treasure vain
ly. lie set my heart on fire with proph-
ecies OF my country's freedom. He told
me that my descent from the most no.
BILE family OF Circassla would win the
hearts OF the people and make me q
queen. Yet you must not think that
was moved by personal ambition" =
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-04-12

To be continued next week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-21

The Coroner's Jury Begins
CATION Of thi. Railway wreck.

New York. January 1s--The coroaef 8
inquest to determine the responsibility
fer the death OF seventeen persons in
the New York Central railroad tunnel
last week was begun today. Dis.r'ct
attorney Jerome addressed the members
OF the jury. saying In part:
1T may be that there were one or
more persons criminaily responsible toi
the deaths OF the victims of this dis Is
ter. II is your duty to say whether
these victims came TO their deaths
through criminal negligence OF some
person. This is your province ana u
you go beyond IL you yield perhaps 20
public ciamor and You do not thereby
aid the cause OF Justice"
Joseph H. Franklin. manager OF ihe
Grand Central depot. admitted hat re
had received many complaints rom
trainmsn regarding the signal lights an
tho tunnel. These men had called his
attention 20 the fact that on fogSy
days the lights could be seen oniv a
very short distance.
so. especially during the winter
months in New York" district attorney
Jerome asked there are many DAYS on
which the signals In the tunnel can lie
seer only a very short distance"
The witness admitted that this was
the case. On the day of h wreck.
however. he considered the conditions
were very favorable. Nothing In partic-
ular. ne said. had been don about tho
complaints OF the engineers concerning
the lights.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-21

The Hundred Thousand Dollars Soon
to be sent Out-The walter Raleigh
ly-Splendfd Financial Showing by
Last State Fair.
Messenger Bureau,
Raleigh, n. c.. January Is.

RalelSn, ~. u. JanudIy u"
The state will soon send out 500. 900
for the specific purpose Of bringing all
the public schools up to a term OF at
least four months. Each county has tn
reports it's needs. Haywood county Is
the first to make this report, the latter
having beer received today. The SUM
required is s146.50.
Money comes in slowly for the fund
for the statue Of Sir Walter Raleigh I'm
one of the parks here. Today the chill
dren Of h Concord graded school, $50
Of them, sent in their contribution.
Raleigh has this season, for the first
time since 1883 no tobacco market
More tobacco will be planted in the
county than ever before and so there Is
an effort to have a market. E. NJ. Pace
OF Wilson, addressed the chamber Of
on his subject n 1t is de-
clared that a market will be re-estab-
lished. Lack of interest by business
men is the cause OF the collapse Of the
trade here.
The state charters the Reidsville Tel
ephone and Telegraph Company, CAPT.
tai $4,000.
p The attendance at the state meeting
of farmers was very small. Nothing is
harder than to organize the North Car
DINA farmers. The annual meeting on
the third THURSDAY in August may draw
out more of them, but there seems to
be no chance to get the backwoods
farmer out. AS one of the speakers last
night. himself a farmer. said, no per-
sons are more suspicious than the farm
ers and if the majority of them see any
man trying to do something which will
amount to something they instantly
suspect him of Interior or selfish mo-
tiyes.
The shoe factory OF the Farmers AL
lance at Hillsboro stands idle, AS it has
done for three years or more. The ALI
ance people hope to see the state estaD-
lish a reformatory and buy this plant
and operate it. The Alliance also has
the old Hillsboro military academy bar
racks, which it hopes to see used as a
dormitory of a reformatory.
The financial statement made by the
last state fair is far ahead of anything
ever previously made All the debts are
paid and $4.100 was paid to ~bondholders.
During the past three years s10.50O has
been paid to the bondholders. The fair
is the largest n most successful south
of Hagerstown
The North Carolina corporation COM
mission today issued a summary of the
reports of the condition of the state,
private and savings banks of North
Carolina at the close of business on De-
taTnber 10th.
Separate Schools for
Guthrie, Okla. January 15.-Chief
Justice Burford has issued an order to
tho effect that if there is only n col
ored child of school age in a hoo dis
trict the authorities must provide a sep
arate school house and teacher This
order takes in the entire territory and
will prove very expensive to the various
counties
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-21
JUNIORS OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Being Started Between the Beers
and the British Government.

London. January ia strong bei:cf
prevailed in financial circles here late
today that negotiations for peace had
been re-opened between the Iea,iing
Beers and the British government.
South African stocks rose in sympathy
with the reports. The exact nature %
was going on was not known, but
4 representative of the Associated Press
that leading Beers had midi
rectly approached the government. pro
testing against the appropriation Os
farmS in the Transvaal and Orange
River colonies by British settlers, which
system is now being rapidly pushci.
and that strong influence had been
brought to bear on the Boer leaders to
ave at least a vsstige OF property tor
their followers.
Whether what is passing today De-
tween the Beers and the British gov
can be termed peace ne gotta
or what will be their result can
only remain speculation for the pres
ent. The stock exchange evidently takes
a hopeful view of the outcome.