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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
RHEA AT TAZEWELL.
He Was Cordially Greeted Cor.
slemp Also Spoke.

TAzEWELL. VA. September 16-(Spe-
cial)-Hon. William F. Rhea, Democratic
candidate for Congress. rode through the
county to meet his appointment here
to-day, and by his own enthusiasm has
put new life into the campo ign.
He spoke to q large audience In the
courthouse to-day. and judging from the
enthusiasm which greeted him at fire.
quent intervals, he certainly carried the
crowd with him. Colonel Slemp. the Re-
publican candidate. spoke in front Of the
courthouse at the same time to a much
smaller audience, but seemed to hold their
attention fairly WELL
With the new registration, eliminating a
large part of the colored vote, it Is
thought by party men here that the coun-
tr viii be carried iar Rhea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Curse
DIR INK
CURED By
White Ribbon Remedy

No taste. No odor. Can be given In
glass of water, tea, or coffee without
patients knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy win cure or de-
stroy the diseased appetite for. alcoholic
stimulants, whether the patient is. Tcon-
frmed inebriate, "tipple ec,.,,,a social IA
any one to have ansappetite for alcoholic
liquors after using White Ribbon Remedy.
Ind csed by members of W. c. T. U:
Mrs Moore. press superintendent OF
Woman's Christian Temperance Union;
Ventura, Cal. writes: II have tested
White Ribbon Remedy on very obstinate
drunkards, and the cures have been
many In many cases the remedy was
given secretly. I cheerfully recommend
and endorse White Ribbon Remedy.
Members of our union are delighted to
find an economical treatment to aid. us in
our temperance work.
Druggists OF. by mall. 81. Trial package
free by writing Mrs. A II. TOWNSEND
(for years secretary of a Woman's Chris:
tan Temperance Union), Ns fremont
street, Boston, Mass.
Sold in Richmond by the Tragic
MEDICINE COMPANY, ST east Broad
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
FLED ONE HUNDRED MILES.

y LYNCHBURG, VA, September To-
Especial the witnesses in a
Patrick county case which was before the
= nieeu s..ates District Court, this morn.
no no !" E -nung men, Mr.. T. NJ
staples sergeant OF 80; town of Stuart,
and Mr.. F. N. shelor. who ,r,,od a q :
volunteer in the Cuban war aA,@.wae
hcnorably discharged. 80
a few. weeks ago they were engaged In
remarkable chase of; two fugitives,
which took them for many miles through
the most unfrequented parts of Patrick
and Henry counties, and the edge Of
North Carolina.
AHoMICIDE.
A gentleman acquainted with the 1acts
gave the following account of the a1alr:
About 10 O'Clock one morning ABOUT ths
middle of last month, Dave Slate was
waylaid and killed, and Sam Hooker Sc
riousiy. If not nortaly wounded In the
mountain district Of Patrick county. Dave
Trent and his son. Jim Floyd, it Is al
legged, did the killisg. Information OF the
homicide reached Stuart about noon the
safe day, and Sheriff Woolwine summon
ed posse to pursue and capture the
murderers. Among the posse were
Messrs T. NJ Staples and F. N. Shelor.
who are regarded in this section as a
terror to evil-doers They stuck together
and ran across the trail of the Trents IN
the mountains, about six miles from the
scene Of the tragedy, at 4 O'Clock tnat
evening" the murderers being then three
hours ahead
OVER MOUNTAINS AND VALLEY.
Messrs. Staples and Shelor then COM
mence1 the pursuit in earnest over the
mountains and through the valleys and
when darkness came on where frequently
obliged to light matches at the forks OF
roads to see the trail. After pursuing
the men for many miles. they tracked
the fugitives to q barn, on the farm OF
Floyd Trent, the brother of Dave, near
Usage postofhce, in Henry county. 1t
was about daylight when they discovered
the trail to the barn. and leaving their
horses in charge of Witcher Law. they
proceeded towards the building, and as
they did so, the younger Trent jumped
from the barn, followed by Dave, his
father Staples and Shelor rushed to-
yards them, firing as they went, and
captured the older man. Then began a
long chas after Jim Trent, the posse ar
ing after him until he was lost sight of.
SURRENDERED BY TELEGRAPH.
=
He continued his flight, it was after
wards learned. to the edge Of Rockingham
county. where he turned and retraced
his steps to the depot at Spencer, at
which point he telegraphed Sheriff Wool
wine that he would surrender. Shelor
had been left to guard Dave Trent,
while Law and Staples followed his son.
In order to convey Dave Trent to Jail at
Stuart, he was placed on the train at
PENIS tank, and what was the surprise
OF the party to see on the train Jim
Trent who. had, as before ztzted, sur
rendered by telegraph. He was then
taken in custody and conveyed to Stuart
with his father. In the twente'-four hours
man hunt Messrs. Staples and Chelor
claim that they travelled upwards of 100
miles through the toughest part of Pat
rick county, and officers of the county
state that it is one of the most successful
and daring chases for criminals ever
made in that section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
H. B. MosBY's PROMOTION
IN THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Made Inspector of Rural Free De-
liyery-Bedfordys Fine Service
National Fox Hunters to
Meet.
BEDFORD CITY, VA. September 16

REDFORD CITY, VA. September To-
5fSnecial1-Mr. III. B. Mesby, formerly
assistant postmaster OF Bedford City,
who not long ago received the appoint
ment as one OF the inspectors OF rufd. .
free delivery OF mails for the Chlteu
states, mas been promoted 10 Tue po-- -
OF SUPERINTENDENT OF the establishment
OF rural routes. Al ptesent .het ,.,. q,
only four persons holding this posltion
for the department. With the promo
uon there is an increase OF $3.50 ID
salary per anHum.
sir. aiosby Is now here to ESTABLISH "a
betn.r and more extensive mail delivery
service for Bedford. which is intended
in time to reach all parts of he coun-
ty. Every family In the rural districts
desiring the delivery of mail can secure
private box of metal at cost ORION
which will be posted at any point he
shall Indicate, and he will be supplied
with g key that will fit no other box
The carriers Will, of course, have keys
for all the principal routes with the
Office here as focus. i These carriers
will be empowered to receive money or
ders and sell stamps. and will be able
to afford all the facilities for business
by mail Of the larger offices. They will
be responsible to the central office here.
There will also be carriers for the cross
routes extending to all points where free
delivery of mail rs desired.
The National Fox-Hunters' Association
will hold their annual meet at Hotel
Bedford on November 18th. It IS thought
there will be about $50 hunters in atten-
dance, and agents are already making
arrangements to secure proper mounts
for them. AS before stated. Hotel Bed
ford has been purchased by the order
OF Elks to be converted into a national
home. but they have granted Its use to
the fox-hunters, as 1t is not yet ready
for their occupancy.
It Is said that an effort Is being made
to secure the services of Mr.. Philip
Brown. the famous host OF the Blue
Ridge Springs. as caterer for the fox
hunters, to take charge of their physical
comfort
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Free to First Purchaser.

Great interest has been aroused in the
ten-days' sale of the Cable Company to-
close out a stock of two hundred fine
pianos and organs.
One of the most ent1cing offers of the
company is to give away, absolutely tree,
a beautiful $3.50 piano-player to the first
,1rrc',2ec~ of one of the firms best grade
inst rImentS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
lAlC'lN|A1 ! Fl
DIR. WEST DISCUSSES ORDER OF
SUPERINTENDENT FOX.
NONE WILL BE EXEMPTED X IN !; TEL:
Those who Entered Prior to the
order Must BE Examined, Though
Revaccinntion viii Not BE En-.
forced-The Enrolment.

DR.. T. 3. West. of 1920 west Main street,
..vaccinatin officer of the School Board,
was interviewed last night by represent
alive Of the Dispatch in reference to the
order issued by Superintendent Fox, Of
the Richmond Public schools, that every
child attending the public schools OF this
city must be vaccinat ted. to ascertain II
those children who have entered previous
to the order issued, would be subject to
an examination and compelled to be vac
Gina ted, if such had not already been
done.
yes" said the Doctor, "the children
already entered, as well as those TO
enter. will be subjected to an examina-
ton, and vaccinated, or to snow GER
tificate of vaccination from a practlclng
physician"
When asked what per cent OF those
now attending school we're vaccinated he
was unable to-day. as he has not as yet
visited the schools for the purposes OF ex-
animation, and would not do SO until
Monday. .'It would probably take thirty
days. he said, Ito visit all OF tue puollc
schools"
DR.. West said that this was an order
of the School Board, and not an order Oh
the Board of Health, as some unue1stoou
it.
This step. he said was taken as pre-
much smallpox in various sectlons OF
the country and that Richmond has never
before had so many new families coming
in from all points to take up their resi- ISL
dcnce here.
The order, which was not at first clear
ly understood, says that all children may
enter school, without the vaccination eA-
animation. until Monday next, II the
other requirements are satisfactory; = ms
1r.s heartily welcomed by the children
When asked about the general heaItn
of the children, and what he considered
most needed in the schools OF Rlcn1noi ~
to maintain the healthfulness OF Tue cli'.
dran Dr West said that he could not
answer until he had visited the schools
When asked if this order would remain
ore of the requirements, he replied that
he was unable to say.
a renorter called at the house of Super
;ntendent Fox to learn the exact wording
of the vaccination order" but found
him out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Manchester
and
Chesterfield.

The Manchester Republicans will havA
a very interesting time at the convention
cans net as West ysss atReniRt to-day. It win
and delegates TO the present conee''tis.!-
one Mr.. Shorty Smith took exception
to the weird rulings Of the colored tenn
perary chairman, Major Johnson, ana.
foiIc ed by all the white men present
except two, bolted the meeting. and pro-
ceeding to the rooms Of Mr.. w R. Beat
tie, formed another organization. which
will contest the standing OF Major
Johnson's faction at the convention to-
day. The ..Major's' faction. irreverently
called the "Line-KiIn Club" claims that
Mr.. Smith Is not even Manchester
voter and that II he has the right of
suffrage at all he will have to exercise
+. In Newport News Altogether. the
Manchester twin delegation win do it's
little bsst to make the convention as IN
terestinx as their own convention wa.
only on much more elaborate scala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
R.E WRIGHT. ELECTED
DEPUTY GRAND. SIRE,
uther , teat15ss OF the odd-Fellov
Conference.-The To-na9ri1l

DIES MONIES, Ia. September 1s.-R.
e. Wright, of Allentown. Pa. was to-
day elected Deputy Grand Sire by the
Sovereign Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows,
in session here.
Other features Of the day were tho
opening of the drill contests OF the
Patriarchs Militant at the fair grounds;
the work OF exemplihcation by various
degree teams in Our Circle Hall and a
reunion of the past grand representatives
Of the order. The parade will be held
tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
SOUTHERN EXPRESS
ROBBERY A MYSTERY.
officials Utterly Unable to Get a Clue.
Robber Left the Train at

WILMINGTON. N. c.. September IL
special)7Division Superintendent ". ].
CrossWell, of this city, Is at Charleston.
S c.. investigating an alleged hold-up Of
Southern Express Messenger Guy Z.
Lewis, on Atlantic-Coast Line train No.
% from Florence to Savannah, Ga, Sat
urday night.
Lewis says a man boarded his car near
Lanes, a small station, sixty miles from
Charleston, blindfold him. tied his
hands behind his back at the point of
pistol and robbed the local safe Of a num-
Dor of packages OF jewelry, and about
s160 In cash. Lewis said the man jumped
of the train at the Columbus-street cross
ing in Charleston, but that he got his
hands loose IN time to fire one shot at the
retreating figure.
Members OF the crew OF the train knew
nothing Of the alleged occurrence until
the train reached Charleston. Thus far
the robbery has baffled the skill and In
genuity- of the Charleston authorities and
the express and railroad detectives put
to work on the case. Four young white
men were arrested in Charleston yester-
day suspected of completely In the affair.
Their names are Joseph Coughlin. Of
New York; August King. Of Massachu-
sets. and Ben Meoham and John Cox. OF
Charleston.
The express people are giving little tn
timation as to the status Of the case.
Lewis Is In Charleston comforting with
the officers. He has been with the COM
pany many years and has rnree or four
brothers in the service His father was
Tor long time agent for the Southern E1-
press Company at Boykin, Va Lately he
had run from Richmond. Va. to Jack
sonville, Fla
Lcv7is,s Account of the Robbery.
NORFOLK, VA, septemtsr 1s-tspe-
cial)-Guy c.. Lewis, the Portsmouth
express messenger who was robbed be-
tween Lanes and Charleston. S. c.. Sun
day, Is In Charleston still, but he has
written his parents here. He says that
while writing at table, the train being
under full speed. pistol was suddenly
thrust under his nose, his hands were
tied and he was blindfolded. Lewis Is
unable to say whether the man was
white or black. The thief took all the
loose money and jeweiry left out for
local delivery, but did not get into tho
safe. There was only one robber. he an
tered from the front door OF the car and
laaped OF at the first station at which
the train Stacked up. after completing his
work. Lewis Is 81 years old. and has been
with the express company 11years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
U. S. COURT Ar LYNoHBURG.
Case of A. n. Staples eft al. Trans
ferrcd to Dnnvi1le.

ferrcd to DnnVl1Ic.
. LYNCHBuRG, VA, September 10
tspecial)-The United States District
Court, Judge H. C. Mcdowell presiding.
which has been in session here for the
past week. was adjourned at noon to-
day for the term.
This morning the case of the Common
wealth VS.. A. H. Staples ct al. was trans
fered 70 the District Court of Danville,
which meets November 11t11 This is a
case similar to the Felts case, for it is
to determine whether or not the court has
jurisdiction in regard to the shooting in
Patrick county of James Hill by A. II.
Staples. T. NJ. Staples. and H. c. Wool
wine, who, it is claimed. were acting as
deputy United States marShals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
CAPT. JINKs TO-DAY.
Elaborate Production of Hor

Marines ut the Academy.
The entire cast for the production of
Captain links of the Horse Marines,
which is to be seen at the Academy this
afternoon and tonight, including Miss
Elizabeth Kennedy, who is featured as
Babcock, Francis Yale. Charles n. Lum
Edward j. Mack, Alfred Mayo, John c.
Lindemere. Laurence Finch, William
Renni, Gerald Harcourt, Harry A. Bar
ton, John v: DALEY. Frank J. Donnelly.
P. c, Foy. Charlotte Lambert, May An
derson. Mary Palmer, Clara Barton.
Mile. Arnold, Theresa Morgan, Annie
Moore. Monica Lee, Anna Morrison,
Nenie Atherton, Grace Wilcox, and Annie
Phillips Including auxiliaries, corps de
ballet. and the executlv force, the or
ganization on tour numbers about forty
people. The management has made ar
rangements for the use of a private car
which formerly belonged to Mrs. Lang
try, and which is used this season by
Miss Kennedy to contribute to the COM
fort of the arduous transcoutinental
trip extending to the Pacific coast. cap
tain Jinks" will first be seen through the
South. after which the company will
head directly for California and the
Northwest. Christmas will be spent In
Los Angeles.
Augustus Thomas, the playwright, has
had more successful plays produced than
perhaps any American author. Take,
for Instance his Arizona 'In Miz-
zoura," Alabama and "The Soldiers
of Fortune conceded the best plays in
recent years 'On the Quiet" the best
of latt@r-day comedies. is also from the
pen of this prolific author. It will be
seen at the Academy on Saturday,
matinee and night. when it will have its
premiere with Thomas W. Ross in the
role of Ridgeway of Yale. made famous
by William Collier and played by him
oyer 200 nights at the Madison Square
Theatre. =
That the bill at the Biiou has proven
popular is evidenced by the big crowds
Of Yesterday and last night 'eHunt,ng
for Hawkins" seems to be a real Biiou
hit There is enough fun and enough
dash and vigor in it for any play. and the
public generally is not only pleased but
1t is delighted Therefore, for Mr. Wells,
it seems. that Hunting for Hawkins
was lucky selection for an opening bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Very Low Rate to California md Re-
turn, Via Southern Railway.

On September 9th. 18th 18th. and s0th
Southern railway will sell special round
trip tickets from points on Its lines to
Los Angeles and San Francisco and re-
turn at specially low rates. with return
limit November 15lh. with liberal stop
over privileges. These tickets may appIy
through Memphis. Kansas City. and Col
orado or through Atlanta and New Or
leans. For his reason the round trip
rate from Richmond to Los Angeles or
San Francisco and return viii be $9s.70.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
NORTHERN SECURITIES CASE.
Bearings begun at New York.
Agreement as to Testimony.


Agreement as to Testimony.
NEW YORK. September 1s.-Hearings
were begun here to-day in the action of
the United States against the Northern
Securities Company. The attorneys In
the case, including Solicitor-General
Richards. then held a conference, and at
Its conclusion a stipulation was read.
agreeing that the testimony OF J. ]. Hill
C. S. Mellen. J. s. Kennedy. G. W. Per-
kins, w. p. Clough. Jacob n. schiff.
Charles Steel, and J. p. Morgan. taken In
the case Of Peter Power against the
Northern Pacific Railway Company. and
also the stestimo ny OF y. II. Hartman.
taken before the Interstate Commerce
Commission at Cnicag go. Ill, on January
S. 1902, in regard to consultations. and
commissions 4of carriers. under the ac,
toSregulate commerce. including the me-
thods OF. association known as the commu-
nifty OF interest plan. should Be consid-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
"a STo FT A.
s;;: :; q; :, z; !; :: =: ''E'
National baptist Convention, Bir-

minEham, Ala, Sept. 17-24, 1902.
On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Airline railway will sell round
trip tickets from all points on Its line
to Birmingham. Ala. and return for one
fare for the round trip. Tickets to be
sold September 14th, 18th. and IT, final
limit returning September 9th. Round
trip rate from Richmond and Petersburg,
s19.O5. Superb service offered by the Sea-
board.
For further infornaa ton call on or write
to any representative of the Seaboard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
NARROW ESCAPE.

Conductor Egbert Moses had very
narrow escape from death at Seventh and
Hull streets. yesterday morning, at about
S O'Clock. Mr.. Moses was bringing a car
from Richmond and was on the runnins
board on the left side of his car holdins
the trolley on when he was struck b,
Petersburg car. going In the opposit.
direction. He fell between the cars ant
the space on the curve is SO narrow that
his escape with a few bruises see1ux
almost miraculous,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
,f the Baby is Cutting Teeth

he sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teetiling- 1t soothes the child
softens the gums. allays all pain. cures
wind colo, and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Sunday Excursion Rates Via A:,au.
tn Iina RaiIrnad

This line will continue the sale OF round
trip tickets between Richmond and Pc
tersburg each Sunday to and including
Sunday, September 18th. at rate Of 10
cents, good or trains leaving Sunday
MORNINGS and returning Sunday evenings
G.. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
SIS east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
q "a - % RTA.
Bears the - lhs Kind You Have Always Bought
's4 Of Z1@Zzs1x
seaboard Air-Aine Railway. Low

ScabONrd A1r-L1he Ftii11Way. Low
Rates to California and the West.
Every day during the months of Sep
TENDER and October the Seaboard Air
Line railway will sell one-way. second
class settlers tickets to California and
other western points at exceedingly low
rates.
Service offered by the Seaboard unsur-
passed by any railroad in the South.
Further information cheerfully furnish
ed by agents or representatives Of the
Seaboard. or call on or address
z. P. SMITH,
District Passenger Agent,
1905 east Main street. Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
MR.. CLEARY ENUMERATED.
p.roxal OF City Wire. While Re-
nnfrtnE Armory Caused Tempest
In Teapot.

.sernard A. Cleary was dismissed In po-
bce court yesterday from the charge
nf knowingly sending In false ftre
alarm by removing wires placed On Inc
Howitzer's armory on EiEn.n sIIes. g.
1ustice John ruled that he could not be
prosecuted for violating this section or
The city code. as the alarm which brought
sut one OF the largest steamers was sent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
q "A. STo RT -.
aeo,st ba :, The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at L@ZT2szzzgsx
interchangeable Mileage, seaboard

AIT Line Ra1iWay.
Passengers will save money and annoy
ance by purcha sing the Seaboard Inter-
changeable Mileage, good over $4,000 miles
of railroad, and practically covers the
entire South.
For further information write or call
on any representative of the seaboard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

No New American Cardinal Soon.
ROME. septernbsr 1s.-Pressure for tbs
appointment OF another American Cazdi-
nal continues to reach thu Vatican ftorn
American ehurrhmen
The reporter OF the Associated Press
Is IN position to say that whatever the
future may bring forth. there viii be-
no American Cardinal nominated at thu
eonsistory which win mark thu close q
the papAs tuhy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
TPI1sTEEs APpOINTrD

The old question of whether the old
Central church shall be allowed to pass
into the possession OF negroes was re-
vived again yesterday. when Judge In
gram appointed the following trustees to
act for the Kings Palace Methodist
church. as the society formed to buy
the building is called: William Eaton.
NJ. D. Hicks, ]. c.. King, John Hopson.
William Bailey, N. Newton, and Alex.
Robinson.
The negro society has made this move
in response to request of wealthy
socssty in the North. to whom the So
cfety applied for funds to purchase the
building. All the necessary papers have
!l"en receit ed, and now that the trustees
have been appointed. 1t seems likely that
the historic church Is to pass into the
possession Of the negroes. In spite OF tina
protests OF the surrounding property
holders.