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The Washington times., 1902-12-02
Kernan's-"High Rollers Company


Judging from the size and enthusiasm
Of the audiences at Kernan's yesterday.
there can De no doubt Of the popularity
and attractiveuess of the "High Rollers
Extravaganza Company, the current
weeks bill The variety of the offerings
left room for no fault-nuding and the
quantity and quality OF features present
ed were w"ll up TO the usual standard.
The curtain rises on a medley Of song
and jest entitled "A Woman Halter" and
this, like the afterpiece The Heart OF
New York. Introduces a pretty chorus
and a number OF really funny comedians.
A feature OF the latter number are the
boxing bouts in which appear pretty
girls hearinr the names OF ring celeb
rities-past and present Some Of the
boxers handled themselves I'm clever
manner and mixed it up" I'm lively
fashion.
In the oIio appear Andy Mcleod. a
The Washington times., 1902-12-02
4 Stirring Novel The CapHves Of the Gar orsDermbdc

Leaving the window after the first
hasty glance, sandof threw up the lid
Of the chest. placed the paper on the
table before him, lit a cigar and seated
himself comfortably In a chair. He had
hardly done so when the door was
thrown open and the starosta entered.
followed by a large, red faced man In
full uniform.
Colonel NOrd. your excelIency," he
stammered. backing out Of the room and
closing the door
The colonel was Enthusiastically sur
prised at sight OF SandoG. He hesitated
a moment and then. catching sight Of
the chest Of money, bowed in a formal
manner.
---,.~I held out his hand
I am glad to see you. Colonel Nord
I owe you an apology for my seemingly
strange conduct this morning and beg
you viii accept my explanation
The coloners brow grew dark and he
glared at SandOh under his bushy eye
brows.
sir. ! wish to see Inspector Zamosc. 80
he Numbered. You are not the mani
For an instant Sandon could only stare
at his visitor in hopeless confusion.
Here was contingency that had never
entered HIS head
What does this mean2'' continued
the colonel hereely. rs the inspector
afraid to meet me in person. Does he
forget having made my acquaintance IT.
Petersburg last summer, that he at
LemDts TO palm on substitute upon me?
] refuse 70 treat with you. will not
touch a cent OF that money unless In
spector Zamosc counts it out with his
own hand. Where is he? l demand to
see him"
The irate colonel started FOR the door
and would have rushed out to the sIedge
had not Saandof checked him in time
stop just q mos1ent. Colonel Nord
and hear my explanation. D." he entreated
1T Is true that I al, not Inspector Ia
mosc-I am merely his assistant. II was
/ through a SAD error that the inspector
drove through Riga this morning with
out stopping. He has now begged me "a
see you In his absence. He is out in
the sledge, but II you insist upon seeing
him 1 will summon him"
Yes. I do insist upon seeing him. "
the colonel replied with a grim smile.
There are various private matters tina,
must be discussed Tell the inspector
that he needn't be afraid OF me- be
added with a short chuckle.
Il viii deliver your message" replied
Sandon calmly kindly excuse me
while I 20 to summon the inspector. You
viii find cigars AMI wine on the table. .
Il had better accompany you. said
Colonel Nord jocoseI- "The inspector
might take fright and run away. When
he sees that / am not in a violent ragc
he will be treasured"
AS he spoke he preceded his compan-
ion to the door. For moment Sandon
thought all was lost. but an idea oc-
CURED to him just in time
Beg pardon. colonel" he exclaimed
But all that money-wouId it be safe
to leave it here alone?"
All. no: quite rightl' muttered the
colonel. glancing greedily at the cbest
81 viii remain here. Be quick. though
for I must return to Riga as soon as
possible"
Sandon left the room with a firm stea
and composed bearing, but nevertheless
his brain was fairly bursting with the
intensity Of his thoughts He had but
one idea-the necessity Of making an i'm
mediate and desperate dash for liberty.
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW AND CON.
PLETED THURSDAY
The Washington times., 1902-12-02
The COlumbia-"The Old Homestead

The COlum hia-"Ihe Old homestead"
The presentation Of The Old Home
stead" AZ the Columbia Theator last
night reminded the public that although
the stage today is almost inundated with
Eo-called problem plays. musical come
dies Of a more or less nondescript ma
ture. and other theatrical products there
are still left some examples OF another
school. a school almost extinct. which IN
IT'S simplicity, its palpable lack Of
dramatic extravaganza appeals 20 even
the most blase theatergoer as a touch OF
balm.
With due regard for the play as an
idyl lts durability as dramatic offer
ing might be questionable were its
famous author and chief actor. Den
ham Thompson. absent from the cast
Mr ThOmpson's long association with
the piece has served 90 place 70 among
the classics OF its kind His quaint per
sonality. breezy oId-fashioned metsods.
aud delightful conception Of the role
long ago established type OF character
which he's formed the basis for number
lees stage creations iu the past fifteen
years. The part is absolutely dependent
upon the actor. and although 10 might
play Sc ia many different ways Mr.
Thompson has chosen 10 eliminate an
suggestion Of dramatic treatment. and
give the public a study Of a sweet. Old
fashioned. lovable man-0ne whose heart
and home are ever open 90 whoms0eyer
is Inclined to accept the hospitality. Mr..
Thompson does not seem to act. and so
stands out from the majority Of his con-
temp0rarios. He simply portrays natur,
In natures own way For this the pub
lie has learned 90 love him. and people
who rarely attend the theater In the
regular season never fail TO see the vet
oran actor in The Old Homestead"
After seventeen years presentation
before the public q would seem the play
has received its full measure OF crlti-
cism. The story OF Joshua Whitcomb's
life az the Farm in swanzey. ". IT,. his
redemption OF another's son by which
he regains his own son. followed by
the resumption Of that same even exist
The Washington times., 1902-12-02

To BE CONTINUED TOMORROW AND COM.
PLETED THURSDAY,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
HUGE EAGLE CAPTURED
OUT IN HIGHLAND,
Nearly Eight Feet from TIP to Tip-
Some Quaint Old Traps of By
Gone Days.

!, MONTEREY. VA. September 2o-{spe-
ciaI.)-Mr. ]. H. Farmer, Of Crabbottorn.
was in town yesterday, marketing some
fine grapes from his vineyard. and re-
lated. incidentally, the recent capture of
the largest eagle ever seen or killed in
the county. For several weeks the big
bird had been carrying off the turkeys
Of the neighborhood. some OF which
were nearly grown, fact that indicated
an enemy of muscular development.
Using the carcass of young turkey az
bait, Mr.. Farmer arranged a trap into
which the eagle was decoyed. When
measured. the bird proved to be feet
and II inches from tip to tip
The trap employed was one OF the old
fashioned steel kind. used In former days
for trapping bear. Only few Of these
crude old mechanisms are now to be
found. Two of them were lately sold un-
der the hammer. on our streets. and
were the property of Nathan Wimen. a
were shop-made and very strong, re-
curing a mans full strength, and more
or less skill, to set them. They were pur-
chased by a colored blacksmith for Is
cents each.
1t is worthy OF mention at this day,
that amongst the old trappers and hunt
ers Of fifty years ago, these traps bore.
and were known by, distinct names. just
as were the horses and cows, and the
writer. not month ago. was shown a
and a Lucy which had veri-
table Jaws of DEATH" although covered
with the rust of half century.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21

was presented 70 the member who made
the lowest average Of the day. The mem
Deg Who made tho largest run for the
sdayswas rewarded with s. In gold. The
shooting began at 8 "A. NJ. and lasted all
Gay. a large crowd was ON hand, and
the interest was aunf1agging. Mr.. Brown
mad exquisite programmes for tbs day,
giving rules and entries
Cards are still a popular amusement
at Blue Ridge Springs, and two progress
sive chip-ins euchres are registered on
the weeks calendar. At the first OF five
tables the ladies' head prize was won by
sMrs. Shumate; the lone hand, by Mss
WIN throp: the consolation by Mrs Boll-5
ing, ING; the, gentleman.s first, by Mr.. Jack
ana the consolation by Mr.. Carl Ten
wick The "chip-in'' on Wednesday eve-
nlng was enjoyed by twenty-four ladies
ana gentlemen, and the prizes were cap
tured by Miss Higgins, Mrs Boiling. Mr..
5ienW1ck. and Master Carl Tenwick.
another progressive party Is booked for
the near future. Dancing IS still enjoyed
oy the young people. and the Blue Ridge
Colony IS as happy as big sun flower.
Among the recent arrivals is Mr.. J. NJ.
5Hobson, Jr., on visit to his mother and
sister. who are Blue Ridge guests. Mr..
Hobson is lieutenant in the United
States army, and on his way to the Philip
pines, where he has been assigned to
duty. 8 -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
A RUNAWAY IN WISE.
Horse Killed Mt Big Stone Gap-In-
dustrfaI and Personal.

BTG STONE GAP. VA. September 10
fSpeciaL)-The horse Of H. Martin. Of
this place. attached to one-horse wag-
IN, became frightened en- Thursday and
ran away. On cast Fifth street 1t ran
into the team Of Alexander Russell, of
Lee county, and stuck shaft into the
side of one of Mr.. Russell's horses, from
TIE effects OF which the animal died
on Friday morning last
Mr. j. A. l.. Minor has under construc-
ton. at Glamorgan 400 coke ovens for
the Stone Gap colliery.
Judge Rhea, present Congressman from
the Ninth District, and candidate for re-
election. will address the voters Of Wise
county at the County Court on September
2od
PERSONAL
Axley Gilmer. who attended school in
Richmond last session, has gone to BaIti-
more, Nd, 10 study medicine.
DR.. j. S. Wentz, president of the Stone
ga Coke and Coal Company, and his
wife, of Philadelphia. are visiting their
sons, Messrs. D. B. and E. S. Wentz. Jr.,
of this place.
Mr.. D. c. Anderson. Of tho keystone
Coal and Iron Company, is here on bust
ness. Mr.. Anderson. whose home is now
in Philadelphia, formerly lived in Big
Stone Gap.
Mr. J. A. L. Minor. of the Stone Gap
Coiliery Company, has let the contract
for a fine new residence. which will be
built near the Southern Methodist church.
NORMAN MET A COLD RECEPTION.
A Norman Elder c. L. Riding, of
Utah. was in Wise county last week can
vassing for his church. He also can
vassed in Scott county, but met with en-
enlargement nowhere. It seems that
these mountain people will take no stock
in Mormanism. The Elder became dis
heartened and left for the West
Mr. R. P. Barron, cashier OF the Wise
County Bank, will come to the Gap in a
few days to take charge of the Big Stone
Gap Bank. Mr.. n. c. Harris who has
been assistant cashier of our bank here,
will take charge of the Wise bank.
Mr.. ]. B. Ayers, cashier ofrthe Big Stone
Gap Bank. has accepted a position with
the Stone Gap Colliery Company.
Captain Henry TAYLOR has been reap
pointed United States Commissioner by
Judge Mcdowell. The term Of appoint
ment is for four years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
ger We're added. Messrs T. B. Fitzger-

os.s were added. Messrs T. q. FItzper.
| ala and R.sA. james 80 : =
h.sr me adjournment of the stocl,ho1d.
81, 80 ne directors met and elected the fol-
owing officers. 3. T. jefferson nresi-
oent: a. w. Traylor and Spencer James.
NNs-presidents; B. S. Motley. secretary
ana treasurer.
:. mere are several prisoners in the city
.aii awaiting transportation to the peni-
.ei.tasS, having been convicted and SEN
1sneea IN the Corporation Court this
month. Giving to the quarantine in force
,, q. me State prison. these men will have
% remain In the Danville Jail.
PERSONAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Holland an
io'inee the engagement Of their niece.
MISS Lucille Conrad, to MIR. William
greenwood Catlin The marriage will
'at1e place November the 18TH
Messrs. Sewart A. Steger, w. n At
VIII. Jr.. William Hodnett, and John n.
schoolleid. Jr, left Monday for Randolph
MACON College, where they Will resume
sheir studies for the winter. after having
spent the vacation months at their homes
in this city.
CAPTAIN John 7. Garner. who has been
confined 10 his home in Portsmouth for
several weeks past on account of sick
ness, is visiting friends in the city.
Mr. George Nv. Traylor. of atlanta. Ca,
travelling salesman for Traylor, Spen-
Ger & Co, tobacconists, this city, is SPEND
ing some time with friends here
Mr.. and Mrs r. a. schoolfeld. Mrs
Van Wagner. Mrs. John H. Schoolfield.
Mrs. L. g. Witl!ers, and Misses Gertrude
Withers and Henrietta Anderson returned
from Patrick Springs Wednesday.
Mrs I, T. ieRo-1eporo N-orfa,1,1l-
is The guest of her father. DR.. w. L. Rob
inson, a { his home. on Main street. Mrs.
deBoraenaTe will remain IN the city some
time
Miss Eliza Hanln. daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. Thomas Hamlin. of Jefferson
street. left for Saint Nary's School, Raj
e'Gh, \, 9. Wednesday, where she will
resume her studies
Mrs, J. a. Howard and little son, of
Mobile. Ala, and Mrs. w. J. Mattel, Of
montgomery, Ala. are whiting Mrs A.
I. Holland on west Main street
Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Phillips, OF Wash
ington. are visiting Mrs. Wy Cana
da. on Main street.
Mr.. c. r. Puryear. of Knoxville, Tenn,
is visiting his uncle, Mr. L. T. Puryear
on west Main street.
Mr. John G. Friend. who has been Ill
with acute infammatory rheumatism for
some time, is able to sit up.
Mrs. George T. Fitzgerald has returned
from a pleasant visit to Richmond
Mrs. William 7. Cousins has returned
home after spending several weeks at
Stuart
Mrs. F. O. Mooklar, of near Richmond,
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Carolyn
Skuff, on Gray street
Mrs. G. K. Griggs and children are Wis
ting IN Buckingham county.
MY. r Bruce Tinsley left few days
ago for Blacksburg to enter the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute
Mrs. Walter ]. Morrison. of Montgom-
cry, Ala. is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Morrison, on west Main street
Mrs l.. West has, returned from a
months stay at Tate Springs, Tenn.
Mrs. John NJ. Hughes and daughter, |
Miss Mary. visited Richmond this week. |
DR.. Jacob Michaux. of Richmond, Wis !
tied Danville friends this week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
GREAT TOBACCO MART
POUNDS OF PRIMERS THIS YEAR.
A TOTAL VALUE OF 100000.
Nearly Enough to Pay for the Fer
tiI1zer Used IN Making the Crop
The New Tobacco is OF Excellent
Quality.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA. September 20
Especial. )-One million four hundred thou.
sand pounds of tobacco primings have
been sold on this market during the sea-
son commencing in July. For which in
round numbers the farmers have received
s1oo, ooO-nearly enough to pay for their
fertilizers and flues used in making and
curing the crop. The highest price paid
at any time for fancy lots was SIG.
New tobacco has commenced coming In,
and. judging the crop by the specimens
exhibited on sale, it is fine one, both
in quality and color. The highest price
yet paid for any Of the new crop was
$40 per hundred.
NEARLY HALE HOUSED.
Nearly half the crop In Halifax has
been housed. If there are no frosts with
in the next ten days, the best crop raised
in the county In ten years will be har-
vested. Tho indications are that prices
will rule high especially for bright goods
Farmers are doing more hard work on
their crops, both day and night, than
was ever known. The prospect OF high
prices has stimulated all. There are no
hours of idleness, and will not be until
the crop is under roof.
The corn crop is the best seen for many
years. The river bottom crops are espe-
cially fine while there will be a good
yield in most of the highlands. Some
new corn has already been marketed.
The price paid was So a barrel
The crop. of pears is unusually large.
but apples are not plentiful except in a
limited area. -
The hearts of the sportsmen are Joyous
as the fields abound with cartridges and
the woods are full of squirrels and tur-
keys.
Registratio has been going on in sew
eral districts in the county. The results
in only one have been reported-120 whites
and negroes. The old registration Of
whites was about $50, while the negroes
numbered 40.
8 There are many local marriages soon
to be solemnized. among them those OF
Mr. Thomas Fourqurean Fry. the popular
cashier of the South Boston Savings
Bank, and Anna Darlington Morton, Of
Chase City, on September Both. On Octo-.
Der list, Mr.. David Norwood, a member
of the large wholesale house of the r.
W.. Lawson Co., will lead to the altar
Miss Mary McCanless at the First Meth
odist church, Salisbury, N. C.
The Cluster Springs High School opened
this week with a large number Of stu
Rev. G. g. Owen, and wife both mis-;
zonaries in Korea. are visiting relatives.
in town.
sRev.sJ wv. MI dnan pastorsofs theBap-
tists church. Is spending his vacation At
hls old home u Redf ford count
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
They STILL L|NGER,
ABOUT EIGHTY GUESTS NOW AT
THE BLUE RIDGE.
AND ARE ENJOYING 1T, TOO.
A Glimpse of the Tennis Players and
Their Doings-Resu1t of the Trap
Shooters Tournament-so some Per-
sonal Comments.

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, Septem-
Der 2o-(Special) beautiful old Blue Ridge
Springs has not closed her doors and
barred the shutters. although summer
has packed her doll rags and gone
home. Her place has been satisfactorily
filled by her more beautiful sister, au-
tumn, who Is here In all the glory of
crimson and gold. She has brought us
a breath of air so fresh and bracing that
we seem scarcely to touch earth. and
think this paradise enough This Blue
Ridge Company Of eighty guests are all
like Rip Van Wrinkle in their fondness for
mountain rambles. and there are hunters
among the number who find sport In
tracking gray squirrel or hare.
Tennis morning and afternoon affords
exercise enough, and hence enjoys I'M
rivalled popularity. One Of the most
charming devotees Of this sport is Mrs.
Fenley Dickinson, Of Richmond. wo-
man Of magnificent figure and attractive
personality.
Horseback rides are another delightful
o1SCA o1ol4, <i1lN SO11lC VI LILO u1OSL# OSdulI-
full views of the Blue Ridge can be seen
in this way. Miss Katharine Padgitt. a
bright and interesting maid from Waco
Tex. takes precedence as the finest rider
at the Springs, while Colonel a W.
spait Of Galveston, Tex. is the champion
walker, in spite Of his eighty-odd years.
Our champion whist-player has depart
ed, much to the regret to all He was
Mr.. Frederick Valentine, of Richmond,
who, with his charming wife and attrac-
tive children, added much to the pleasure
of the summer. Master Frederick. Jr.,
and little Miss RosaIie made many
friends, who will always remember their
bright eyes.arosy cheeks and sweet dig
positions. and sbeautifu manners
TRAP-sHOOTERs' CONTEST.
The topic Of interest at the Springs
during the past week has been the trap
shooters tournament" held Saturday. IKE
10th, between the Lynchburg Club and
the Roanoke Club. This was the first Of
q series Of tournaments to be held an
nua1ly at the Blue Ridge Springs
gold medal was presented by Mr.. Phil. f.
Bowen for the best team race. 8 and
anotherfor the marksrnan making the
highest general averaKafor the day. The
shoot king q ea1 scond higheet I'VE ss
rnsa nsssstysn a9a & ahelis
a !! 8 8. {
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
THE COMPANY AT HARDWARE.
Gossip About Some of the Popula,

RichlnonderS There.
(Special.)-The circle of summer guests
here is becoming smaller each week as
the autumn advances. Monday last VIZ
babe goodbye to Mrs. Fitzpatrick and
her charming daughter, Miss Ethel. OF
Richmond. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is very
fluent in conversation, ard added much
to the social entertainment Of our circle
Tomorrow we will be called upon to
part with the highly.ssteemed authoress,
Mrs. G We're Tyler, of New York city,
Her pleasant manners and bright face
will be sadly missed.
Miss Mildred Brent of Richmond. is
the only young lacy wa have left. She
is playins SAD havoc with hearts around
Mount Airy (mascuiine, specially.
An evening with the Scatch bards was
Thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests re,
Gently. The exquisite beauty and pathos
of. the old Scotch airs. which We're beau
tifuIly rendered by Mrs. Frank P. Brent,
of Richmond, ana Mrs henry. OF Ashe-#
VILE n. c., proved a deligh tfu. contrast
To the more modern songs. Mrs. Brent
has endeared herself 10 the younger set.
especially, by her cheerful willingness
to preside at the piano whenever they
wished to "trip the light fantastic.
On one of our automobile" excursions
the participants narrowly escaped taking
an impronlptu bath in the James river,
when the of OK (Rattler) developed a.
sudden and unexpected thirst. Only the.
strenuous effort OF the Chauffeur, Mr.
MALCOLM Gait, could succeed In conYinc-i
ing him that he must proceed to go tn
the straight and narrow path leading
away from the river.
our genial and kind host and hnstesR
spare no pains to make ~ Noun Airysnls
Ill THAR guests could istzh II tas -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-21
THE WEEK IN BEDFORD.
Progress In ReEistrntton-Rome fo1
the Library-PersonnI.

| r
the Library-PersonnI.
| BEDFORD CITY, VA, September 49,
! Especial )-Although no full reports have
come in as yet in regard to the number
registered at any Of the precincts where
| registration has been In progress during
the week. enough is known to Indicate
larger per cent. Of white voters than
was at first supposed would be the case.
BY Monday the registration at ten of the
precincts will be completed, and the exact
figures can be given.
THE TOWN LIBRARY.
The Bedford Library Association was
organized by a number Of ladies not quite
two years ago; with no endowment save
zeal and purpose to succeed. BY the
collection of the 81 Initiation fee of the
charter members, and the yearly sub
scription fee Of 81 a room was rented
and the process of securing books began.
some by purchase and others by gift.
The library has now become an acknow-
lodged institution of the town, and the
books are taken and read by large num-
bers of persons throughout the place
The room has now become too small for
the number of volumes that have been
accumulated and the charter members, at
a meeting a few days since, resolved to
purchase a suitable building for their
permanent use.
TO BORROW THE MONEY.
A small building of two rooms with
lot twenty by fifty feet in a most cen
t-al and desirable location on north
Bridge street, has been secured by the
ladies from DR.. G. A. Board for a rea-
soGable sum. Trusting in their own
ability to make the money. they will bor-
row the full amount and made cash
payment for the building. and they have
no doubt of their being able to realize
in various ways the amount necessary to
meet the obligation at maturity. The
Library Association recently has been
chartered. Mrs. Walter Rean is the
founder and president of the association;
Mrs. J.. T. Spencer the vice president;
Mrs. Dallas Tucker, treasurer, and Mrs.
j. w. Gish, the secretary.
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.
Belmont Seminary for young ladies,
Professor D. w. Read principal was
opened Monday with an encouraging at
tendance OF students.
Randolph Macon Academy began its
new session on Tuesday, with an attend
ance OF seventy pupils. Most Of these
are boarders from many points In this
and other States. When all have come
in there will be about one hundred stu
dents. Professor E. Sumter Smith lis. the 4
principal.
The Union Cooperative School entered
upon Its fourth session last week, and
the public graded school will begin on
Monday.
Misses Margaret and Mary Cole, o,
Petersburg. who have been visiting Mrs.
w. w. Berry, have returned home.
Mrs James Riddle and children, who
have spent the summer here. returned
home Thursday.
Major F. &P.# Leavenworth. Mrs. Leaven-
worth, and their daughters, Mrs. Harry
Witherspoon, and Miss Helen Leaven-
worth. of Petersburg. who have been
summering here left Tuesdaw for their
home.
Mrs. CasAe and two sons have arrived
from Baltimore, and expect to- remain
some time in Bedford. where the boys
Will attend school.
d, Miss Laura sBargamin, Of r ichmondsElsEf
the guest OF her broth her. Paul Bar