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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
AWARD EXCESSIVE
So Says the Government in Reference
to Norfolk Property.
specIaI Dispatch to The TImes.l

tSpec1a! Dispatch to The Iimes-)
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 15.-Papers were
dled in the Federal Court to-day by Dis
tr1ct-Attorney Allen on behalf obj the
OF Sa3,No for property back of the navy
yard The award was made by local
commission. The exceptions are that the
award was excessive.
The Government wishes the land for
dry-dock purposes. Another commission
will have to be appointed.
The Portsmouth Company owns the
property; the award allowed over 5000
an acre.
Henry Cody, a white man, was arrested
Saturday evening by Police Officer An
derton for being drunk and begging. Cody
has sore leg. and in burst OF conf
dence confided to the officer that a pack
age found on him was carbolic acid anc
salve used in making sores ant. we'll
known to the profession and also to the
police This morning Codv repudia ted
the statement mazda TO the officer. His SEN
tence depends on the report OF the physi-
clan to the Jail as to the cause OF lame
ness.
Several cases OF appendicitis have been
treated at the Naval Hospital. There are
five convaleScents in the wards now. One
of them is phenomenal He is H 5.
Christy, in whose appendix the surgeons
knife struck large steel needle. which
the patient remembered to have swallow
ed three years ago.
Private Gaines, of the marine corps
has been twice operated upon for the ex-
traction OF a bullet. with which he was
wounded in the leg eight years ago The
surgeons did not believe that it was still
in his leg. but he insisted that il was
The use OF the N-ray at the hospital re-
yealed the bit of lead. and it Was success
fully extracted, and the patient Is doins
we'll
". II. swartz. resident partner of Miller
Rhoads G Cornanv. admits that his hrr'
will build an annex to its large departmen t
store. Two lots extending in the rea'
from Hill to Plume Streets have been
bought for $500.
The schooner George a. Travers. from
Baltimore with 1876 tons Of anthracite
coal. arrived in Portsmouth TODAY. Deal
ers expect that Portsmouth will have
about one-third the normal supply this
winter It sells for SO a ton
w. H Steinbiss. of st. Louis genera!
secretary of the carpenters. has advised
some carpenters. who have a grievance
against a contrac tor, not to strike. but to
sue.
General Edgar Allan retires from the
district attornes:ship here on Friday. to be
succeeded by Judge L. l.. Lewis. OF R1ch-
ND
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
No STREET LIGHTS
IN WINCHESTER
On Account Of Ice and Falling
Wires Mayor Orders Current
to Be Turned Off.
Dispatch to The Times.)

{Speclal D1SpaLcl 10 Lie 1i.ueS-j
WINCHESTER, VA, December 15.-On
account of falling telephone wires, which
became crossed on the arc and street
electric wires, Winchester has besn in
darkness since Friday night, and Mayor
SCaaichen has announced that as long as
the present icy weather continues he VIII
net permit the lights to be run. The mer-
chants are protesting vigorously on &C
count of the interruption to Christmas
trade.
y sensation was caused here to-day at
the trial Of j. Oscar Athey, who was in
dic1ed by the October grand jury on the
charge OF being an accessory to the muir
der OF his wife by means of a criminal
opera ton performed by the negro mid
wife. Susan Barber, when attorneys for
tie prisoner demurred to the indictment
en- the ground that the statute allowed
either for the charge of felony or mis-
cemeanor, The court held that the ac-
cUsed should be given the benefit Of the
flaw in the statute.
Athey's case was therefore remandeu
t. a police magistrate and the prisoner
held in 500 bail to answer the charge of
having committed a nlisdemeanor. 1t is
regarded as extraordinary that man
under a charge of murder should escape
without a jury trial. Athey's wife died
last May of peritonitis. caused by the
performance of a criminal operation by
the negress Susan Barber, who IS now
UrGer a four year sentence IN the VIZ
g!nia penitentiary.
The Market Street Methodist Church
was rededicated here yesterday with
elaborate services. The participatin min
listers were Rev. Dr.. r. Z. Gray, OF VIII
Transport. Pa; Rev. ". A. Koontz. OF
Baltimore, former pastor of the church,
End Presiding Elder w. I. Mckenny, OF
the Frederick, Md, District. The ediflce
has been handsomely improved and re-
lad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Mould Not Take Part in the Out,
break at the Institute.
ne SHOWED MORAL COURAGE
For the Stand He Took Meant ostra-
c;.m 4, the Hands Of His Class
Ma,es-wshed TO Show Him-
self Worthy Of Parents.
>eo,,a, D,soatch to The Times.)

i SSp 's...a,oT VA, Dec. 1o.-One
80 nan during the recent outbreak
I Virginia Military Institute DS tiie
! 49, .,.ss showed what was IN him by
,1o;nteoIv refusing to join ms co1htaocs
a. their. err, attic breach OF oiscipii'ie ias.
.ruesnay night He was lnpor.uheo "
ioin them and presented wiz III. pap 1.,.
!oi Lac Jeasons as stated and now re-
1000 1rere-that his parents had sent
~, IN the school at a great sacrlhcc 10
..,a,,,se1ves pccuniarily. and that Inc
paara of Visitors had recently given
Nm q state cadet appointment: III ne
engaged in such an outbreak, ne gu
81 would not be showing H!1hseii W. -
Of the confidence imposeu IN ,..Ii ,y,, he
or the authorities Of the scnool. anu ne
declined most positively TO JON Win
tben His classmates importuncd him,
The young man who took this resolute
s.aud for what he believed TO be right
| was Cadet W. T. Willis. son OF Mr.
John Willis, of Gordonsviile- va. his
father was educated at the lns''tute.
IT required geat moral courage 10 re-
fuse to ioin AIS fellow students. Tor II
nra ctically meant his ostracism at Tue
hands of his classmates. but he stooo
firm In his determination.
SOME FIND HOGS.
Owing TO the weather not many hnf
! porkers had been butchered IN h'sa-
bridge county until the recent cold snap
when a grand rush was mace to Ri
md save the feeding, which has p'en
cutie an item. Natural Bridge DistIict
COMES to the front with the largest yet
recorded in the county. Mr. Lyle Don
aid. Of near Buffalo NILS, mas Nileo
a Poland China hos that weighed. after
being dressed, GO pounds. and Mr. jake
npyhbO mood
killed a a. Berkshire hog that came IN
second with a weight of 55s pounds a--cr
dressing.
a ten-year-old son of Mr.. William
Ycwe]l. Of Donaldsburg. Rockb"tee
! county, had his hand caught between
the rollers OF a cane mill and SO pay
crushed that amputation Of the tom
finger at the knuckle joint was neces-
sary.
The suit of Ramseys administrator VS.
Norfolk and Western Railroad. in the
Corporation Court Of Buena Vista. for
100000 damages for the killing Of Ram
sey while coupling cars in that city. was
continued until the next term Of the
court Judge Hairston and ". II.
Srave'v Of Henry county. Represented
i the plaintiff. assisted by s. II. Fucker.
! OF Buena Vista. and Hon. Marshall NC
Cormick. of Berryville. and E. NJ. Per
dleton, Of Lexington, the defendant
! Albert Dixon. for shooting at d Nor
! folk and Western train. was sent to the
4 city jail for one year and two Other in
! dictments against him were continued
] until the next term of the court
The chain-gang, an institution done
away with III Lexington thirty years Or
more ago. has been revived for offenders
who are a cost on the town and arc
habitually in the county Jail. Two are
now engaged in working on the roads
to liouidate fines imposed upon them by
the Mayor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
SHOT A NEGRO
Norfolk ard Wester Railway Contrac-
tor Attacked With Club.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times. }

Especial Dispatch to The Tirres.)
ROANOhE. VA. December 15--J.s-F.
Marcur, a Norfolk and Western Railway
contractor, shot and fatally wounded Sam
Houston (coIored), in Mercer county. w.
Va, yesterday. Houston had been dis
charged by a foreman named Millett, and,
becoming Infatuated. attacked Mil'ett with
club. and would have Killed him had
not Marcum interfered and shot Houston.
The four-year-old daughter OF Columbus.
Phipps, an attorney at Clintwood. Dick
enson county. fell head first into redhot
coal CRATE fire yesterday and was fatally
burned.
Rev. w. c. Blair, who recently resigned
the pulpit OF the Baptist Church al
Greenville. Augusta county. has been en-
gagged as supply pastor for CALVARY sap
list Church. which has been without
pastor for six months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16

my food would not digest. then kidney and
liver trouble and my back got weak so could
scarcely get around. At last had ali the COM
plants at once the more doctored the worse
got unit, six years passed l had become 50
poorly could only walk in the house by the
aid Of chair, and got SO thin had g'ss,s up
to die thinking that could not he cured. Then
one Of my neishbors said. Take my advice and
take Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery ana
make new man out Of yourself The hrss
another. and after had taken eight bottles IN
about six weeks. was weighed aud found
had gained twenty-seveu (77) pounds. am as
stout and healthy today,I think, as ever was"
FREE. DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser, paper covers, is sent J,ce
on receipt Of Fl one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only Address DR..
r ". Pierce, Buffalo. n. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
GOING WAS HEAVY
Mr.. and Mrs. Potts and the M. F. H.
Were ONLY Three in a the Finish.
lr---:.1 1,:.,,, tol, "a Tho rEilnnS.l


KESWICk, VA, December l5---1n spite
of the rain over head and muck and
rire under foot, a small and enthusias
nc field met at Cisnont for the Saturday
G,as hunt. The course begun at cas-
tala,' across the farms Of Macon Ran
Co!ph, Digs Allen and Ingeraoll to hfs-
wick, and made six miles OF terrific gong
over a dozen rail fences and as many
di,ches.
Those riding We're Julian Morris on. T.
I'D, Charlie Holloway Cirst whip, Mr.
end Mrs Allan Potts. Frank Randolph,
Miss Carrie Randolph, Malcolm Brown,
CT New York: Mrs. Fairfield. of Wash
ington, and Miss A1iliiken. Of New York.
So heavy was the going that only three
of the field, Julian Morris and Mr.. and
Mrs Allan Potts succeeded in following
the hounds to the end. The new pack
Showed great Improvement under the
skilfuI training of Mr.. Morris. giving both
sreed and music, and followed the
scent keenly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
THE BODY WAS WARM
Negroes at Windsor Thrown Into Com
motion Over a Discovery.
(Special DISPATCH to The Times.l

WINDSOR, VA, December ia great
sensation and commotion among the ne
gro populat ton hereabouts was occasioned
by the fact that the body of negro
pI eacher named Frank Jordan who died
or was thought to have died, suddenly
yesterday, was found to be warm and
timber this morning. Physicians were
hastily summoned. They pronounced the
man dead, ard accounted for the cordi-
ton of the body by the fact that there
was hot fire in the room
While at prayers yesterday morning Jor-
Can was taken with a sudden pain around
the heart, and in about ten minutes was
corpse. He was shrouded and stretched
Out. This morning. when looked at by
the attendants of the night, the discovery
mentioned above was made. The state
OF conrnotion into which the night watch
er5 were thrown can be Imagined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
FIRE IN PlTTSYLVANIA
Store of j. A. Oliver at Chaneys was
Destroy d Saturday Night.
(snacfa, nisoatcb 70 Tho ,ri,,er,

( CHATHAM VA. December l5-The
store house of j. A. Oliver, at Chaneys
was destroyed Saturday night Win
its contents. The fire originated
in stove in the clerks bedroom. and
when discovered the entire room and
contents were in flames. which very rap
idly enreloped the entire building and
only a very small part Of the large stock
was saved.
The loss is placed at over four thouS-
and dollars with insurance Of twenty
five hundred in the Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company.
Mr. Oliver Will at once lay in stock
OF goods In nearby building until his
store can be rebuilt upon which WORK
will commence Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
LOUDOUN WEDDINGS
Several Arnourc dement's of Interest from
Leesburg.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

especial ClSpdlCiI " !ic iiiiicS-j
LEESBURG. VA, December 15.-Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Fortner have announced the
engagement of their eldest daughter, Miss
Alma, to Mr. Julius II. kohler, OF ST.
Louis. The wedding Will take place in the
early spring
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Annie c. Roberts, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs E. J. Roberts. to MIR. John
Harding both Of Alexandria county. The
ceremony will take place Wednesday at
500 2. NJ. December nth
The marriage of Miss May Richards to
Nj. Benjamin L Klock. of West Falls
Church. Will take place in Bruen Chapel
on Wednesday, December ed. at $50 T.
NJ. Miss Richards is the daughter of Mr.
ard Mrs. Samuel B. Richards, of Merri-
field, Va.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Miss Mary E,llzey SHEPPARD, OF Lees
bug and Mr.. John Adger McCraig. of
Washington, D. c.. on December sd, at
st. James Episcopal Church. this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
PAINFULLY INJURED
A Danvil'e Dray Driver Runs Over a
Wei!-Krown Citizen.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.l

DANVTLLE. VA, December 15.-Mr. T.
NJ. Bass had a narrow escape from death
to-day, and. as it is, sustained very pain
full injuries. While passing down Mar
ket Street a negro driver OF one Of the
drays struck him with his wagon knock
ing him down and driving over him. 1t
was in part carelessness On the part of
the negro, who has been arrested
Mr. H A. Wiseman. the we'll known
druggist was stricken suddenly at the
First Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning. and forced to retire. He left
while the service was in progress, going
toward the ante-room. His failure to re-
turn caused nc comment in the congre-
cation. II being believed that he had left
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
ND FRESH GOSSIP FROM THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF VRGNA
lower Church, Stree. small boats could

lower Church, Stree: small boats could
navigate with ease.
The cold last night was intense. and
those people who were without coal (and
there were thousands) suffered. Wood Is
selling here at 81 a cord. which Is be-
You'd the reach of the poor. Not 4 ton
OF coal is to be had, and 1t looks like
this city will not get supply this win
ter The charitable organizations arc
overrun with requests for relief and are
doing the best they can. They are short
OF funds and the problem OF relief is a
hard one to solve. This will be sad
Christmas indeed for many a poor fauli-
Iv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Fire in Martinsville.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
MARTINSVlLLE, VA. December Is
Fire. which broke out in the kitchen of
J. Fl. Stultz. on Moss Street, this morn
ing. completely destroyed that building
and spread to his residence. BY the
prompt efforts of the fire department the
flames were eNtinguished after a damage
OF $500. Tho loss is fully covered by in
surancc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Rreedsn-Mil!sr.

fsrte:a. Dispatch TO The ':in ~
LURAY. VA. December N-Mr. KAY
1nond Breeden, CT Marksgille cis,r:cs.
this county and Miss Martina aa4tes.
.I,.Ie.;,fer.of Mr.. Thomas E. Miller. OF
TSa page county. were married q, the
rome Of the officiating minister. Few. j.
n stirewait, fo,,r miles south OF Lurass'I
Saturday night s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
HAND BADLY MASHED
Norfolk ard Western Fiagman Falls
From Train a fuckers.
'pecial Dispatch to The Times. }

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.l
CREWE, VA. Dec. 15.-Agnsw Harper,
son OF the late Charles Harper Tag
man on the Norfolk and Western road.
fell from the train at fuckers last night
and had his hand badly mashed. the car
wheels running over it He was taken &c
the Protestant Hospital at Client II
was thought at first that his hand would
have to be ariputated, but late telegram
says it may possibly be saved
Mr.. Wexford inse. who has been ~ Win
typhoid fever for the past six #eeAs, mas
had a relapse and is critically III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16

the church by the side door entrance and
gone home. He was found after the SER
vice by the pastor, Rev. William r Laird
He was on the floor Of the study having
just regained consciousness, ana Was t,a ;
struggling to an upright position at the
time. The study was somewhat disar-
ranged. there being evidence of a severe
struggle. Mr. Wiseman was conveyed
to his home where he is resting easier
to-day. His condition is considered criti-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Killed by FaI, From Train.

Special Dispatch TO The Times.)
cOvJNGTON. VA. Dec. 15-Special.-
searcllers for Sam Butler, front brake
man on an east-bound freight found
hi. dead body along side the track,
near Allegheny Station, His Ian ern
and glove were still on the top OF the
train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
BURGLARS FAILED
Attempt TO Rob Wise County Bank and
County Treasurer's Office.

(special Dispatch to The Tfnes.)
WISE. VA. December 15.--An attemps
was made TO rob the Wise County Banl
about o'clock this morning. The cashier
and assistant were in the bank at the
time and heard the burglars trying tc
break through the door. The parties
were fired at from within. and left thc
bank and dropped part OF their tools.
Immediately afterwards q report was
heard and IT was discovered that tbs
treasurer's office IN courthouse had beer
blown open. but before the alarm could
be given the parties had made their es.
cape. Liberal rewards have been offered
by the county officials. No Doodle was Sc.
cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
HENRY CIRCUIT COURT
A Case OF interest involving Property
Near Martin sviie.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
Ma RI-I NSsN-II I T. Va Dec. 13.-Ihe


MARTINsvILLE, VA, Dec. 1o.-The
fall term of Henry Circuit Court conven-
ed to-day. Judge Saunders presiding
and is now engaged in the trial OF the
case of Wells against Williams, involv-
ing twenty acres Of land in the suburbs
of Martirsville. This case is of consld-
cradle interest. and the talent OF the
LEGAL bar is engaged. Messrs- Hairston
Gravely ard Mullin representing the
plainl..f, and Messrs. GraveleE. carter
and Smith appearing for the defense.
The case of Furguson against the
Western Union Telegraph Company. for
the non-delvery of a telegram, is set for
Wednesday.
Burchard vs.. Norfolk and Western
Railroad, for the alleged negligent kill
ing nv defendant of two children at
Ridgewav last spring. will be called
Thursday. The amount sued for is TWEEN
ty thousand dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
Bishop in Lyrchbnrg.
fsnecia1 Disnatch TO The Times

IYNCHBURG, VA, December 15.-Ar-
thur L. Bishop who is wanted in Char
lctte, n. c., for the killing of Thomas
Wilson, was brought to Lynchburg this
afternoon by Chief of Police Irwin, OF
Charlotte. Bishop declined to make a
statement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
SNOW IN NORFOLK
Several of the City Streets were lnun-
dated from the Harbour.

NopeCIdI -D1spdtCH Cd TIC 7 1IIes.1
NORFOLK, VA, December Ia
Norfolk and section on Sunday had the
first snow of the season. It was PAL
Of the storm that has been lowering
around the South for a week past The
snow was wet and did not lay. Backed
up by a strong wind. the water in the
sharbor came up on the low streets and
Inundated several thoroughfares In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-16
BUYING UP TURKEYS
IA Pennsylvania Firm is Shipping Them
From Augusta.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
4 eTAUNTON. VA. December l5,-Mr. J.
ID. Eckha.t. formerly Of Wheeling W Va.
but who for the past few years has been
connected with q. large creamery and
poultry firm at Hanover. Pa. has been
In this county for some time. AMI his
several men going through the comfy
purchasing all the turkeys that can sc
\ Bought Mr.. Eckhart Is paying II Cents
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
New YOrk&China TeaCO
 1s1 SOUTH MAIN ST.. A Good Conversation
THIS IS IT..

Good morning, Mrs McGinniss. Well I declare, Mrs Moriarty, Is this yourself?" ''Begorra, it is, and may ask you what brings you down town so early this morning. Mrs McGin- niss?'H Faith, and will tell you, Mrs Moriarty. Fenton is giving 20 pounds of granulated sugar this week for S1.00 and he sells the best English Breakfast Tea in the city, so 1 am go- ing to give him the order and he will send it home for me, do you mind" "Begorra,' says Mrs Moriarty, ''you are wise and, bedad. I will follow suit myself" Such are the wise ideas of our customers and when they try our grades of different kinds of Teas and Coffees they are all satisfied.
 Fenton's Ceylon Teas are fine and a cup of our Combination Coffee for 25c will make you smile all day
 % lbs Granulated Sugar for $1.00 this week
 TAoAa EA~A~S
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22

"When a woman will, she will, you may depend ont; and when she won't she won't and that's the end ont Few women would care to assume the responsibility and the perils of the trip taken yesterday by Mrs Roosevelt, Early ill the day the news was given out and published in all the evening papers that the trip of young Roose- welt from Groton to Washington would not be undertaken at present. Later in the day a change was made in this program, however, and the party start ed for Washington, an undertaking that few women with sick boy in charge would care to engage in. It is to be hoped that no bad after results will follow the trip to Washington, which was made in regular old-time winter snow storm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
MT Roosevelt made a million or

MT Roosevelt made million or more democratic votes when he at tached his name to the decision up- holding the majority report of the Sch1ey court of inquiry, says a Wash ington writer. This is the opinion of many republicans as well as demo- crats. Mir Roosevelt's clever dodge ill placing responsibility on dead President Mckinley far from creditable to him and the de served jolly he gave the surviving captains who participated in the bat tie off San Juan will blind nobody to the main fact-that he has denied Schley the justice for which he asked and to which he is entitled, and MT Roosevelt will find that the people will hold him and his party respensi- ble.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
The rrestaenr.s sa.ary.

By the act of congress of September g4, 1793, and again on February 1s, 1798, the salary of the president of the United States was fixed at ,O00 and that of the vice president at $5, 900. That of the president continued the same until March 3, 1873, when it was raised to $50,ooO. at which time U. s. Grant was president. The salary of the vice president was raised to $s,- 900 in 1853, to $1O,0Oo March 3, 1873, and January 20. 1874. it was again reduced to $S.0oO. The constitution of the United States says: ''The president shall. at stated times, re- reive for services compensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall be elected"