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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
THE DEVILS AUCTION
The Spectacle Ever New, but Always
the Same, Pieases Many.


Charles e. Yale-s Everlasting DevirA
Auction, always rewritten, but always,
the same, paid its annual visit to Rich-
mond yesterday II there was any nsWa
stuff introduced it wouldn't be the Devil q
Auction And the lovers Of the spectacle,
moreover, would not. countenance anyf
material change being made in their fa-
Yorite piece. The Auction. never falls
to draw its own crowd. People have besn
going TO see the piece for years. and theyl
will continue to do so. The piece is likei
a fairy tale. and. like fairy tale. ALI
ends WELL and everybody lives happy;
ever afterwards.
The whole story was told at two PEREZ
formarces yesterday just as 1t has been
before. Women, scantily attired in th4I
regulation costume, danced upon thetc{
toes. as ballet followed ballet. acrobat9{
did their turn-and a rather clever oneA
it was; Jeanette does her speciality 81
Toby. relieved OF his long ears and taifi
by magic power. does his old tricks I'M
the haunted castle. and Is finally spread
out by one Of the devils imps. until hat
is wider than he Is tall; the Japanese
put him in a threshiug machine or some-,
thing and Strengthened him out again.
and the piece goes on In the same oldE
way. causing the same old laughs. untifl
the good fairy queen finally trumpha
over his Satanic Majesty. the lovers are
united, and virtue Is rewarded.
The production compared very well with
others that have preceded it and those
who have been witnessing the spectacle
for years left the playhouse entirely satt
isfied. and ready to again present them>
selves at the Academy upon the occasloH
Of the next visit OF the piece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
STREET CAR ACCIDENT.
Traction Car Smashes Into House at
Eiohtoanth and Broad

fC.IEiilCSIltit <1li0 III OdQs
Traction car, No. 81, which left Church
Hill east-bound at o'clock this morning,
jumped the track at Eighteenth and Broad
Streets and smashed into the one story
frame building, No. 1722 East Broad Street.
occupied by Stein as a shoe-shop and
residence. The front of the car. both top
and vestibule were completely broken up
The house was as badly wrecked, the
car entering for several feet None OF the
occupants of the house were hurt Besides
Stein there were three grown persons and
two children sleeping in the house at the
time. Their surprise and amazement at
Eeing aroused by a street cars crashing in
at the front door may be ina gined y.
The car was in charge OF A1otorman r.
r. Johnson and Conductor c. H. Cheek.
Neither Of them were hurt. A passenger
named ]. n. Smith, was somewhat hurt
and was taken in the ambulance to the
Virginia Hospital. Another passenger was
slightly hurt, but was able to get home
all right
The damage probably amounts to $500
to $500
Motorman johnson stated that he was
running at the usual rate Of speed and
that the car jumped at the switch at.
Eighteenth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
SENTENCED FOR FIVE YEARS
y. Cotton Fears. on Second Trial Gets
Increased Term.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The T1mes)
STORMONT, VA. Aug. so.-Middlesex
County Court, which has been in session
at Saluda since Wednesday, adjourned this
afternoon. The second trial of j. Cotton
Fears. betrayal. occupied almost the en-
tire term. The case was given to the
jury at 5 o'clock to-day, and In thirty
minutes they brought in verdict giving
young Fears five years in the peni-
Tertiary.
The jury In the last trial fixed his pun
ishment at two years, but Judge Garrett
gave the prisoner new trial on a techni-
cal point raised by his counsel that a
juror had been stricken off in making
up the case without the reason for the
same appearing in the record.
The former verdict was quite sur
prise at it was conceded then that he
would so up for Ave years. A motion
for a new trail will be heard at the next
term. The prosecution was conducted by
Commonwealth's- Attorney It. T. Jones,
assisted by Senator il Boyd Sears. the de-
tense by Col. J. r. Saunders. of Saluda,
and Hon. Herbert Lewis. of West Point
Mr.. Saunders had to leave the case this
evening in the hands OF Mr.. Lewis on the
account of extreme illness of his wife.
The prisoner was sent to jail to await
the decision Of the court at the Septem-
Der term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
RICHARD is HIMSELF AGAIN
Justice John May Sit on His White
Throne Again To-Morrox.

Justice John May Sit on His White
Throne Again Tomorrow.
Justice John j. Crutchheld returned to
the city Friday from Louisa county, where
he has been recupera ting. and yesterday
hep he paid a visit to the City Hall: In all
probability he will return to his throne in
the Police Court Tomorrow and deal out
justice in his approved style.
Justice Crutchfield is looking very well,
local ailment. which causes him great
worry, but thinks he will soon be In
good shape. again. There was a general
negroes when John e the Great appesred in
the Police Court yesterday morning dur
ing the trial of case.
Generally am feeling good he said
to-day. in answer to questions. IT have
been away resting and recovering from
my illness. Now I am back to stay I
suppose. although my physician thinks
1t would be best for me to go back to the
country for two or three weeks yet.
In all probability shall resume my
duties on the bench on next Monday.
This is not absolutely certain. however.
1t may be that I will not be well enough
to do so.
Gambling cases? I have nothing to
say. ] don't know anything about them.
didn't read the newspapers while was
away, and, therefore. the matter will
come to me perfectly fresh. It's the
same way with the King case. don't
know anything at all about it,
Justice Crutchfield is as brown as
berry. When he went into Court to-day
in the trial of a disorderly case there
was a sudden murmur of apprehension
among the two or three hundred negroes
there incidentally Mr.. Harry Glenn paid
him q. tribute from the bar which caused
the Police Justice to blush with pleasure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
West Point Registrars.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WEST POINT. vA4. August 30-The
Constitutional Convention appointed
Messrs. Henry Corr, of West Point; j. T.
Richards and ]. r. Green, of King VIII
liam county, as registrars of the West
Point district, this district having two
precincts. West Point and Lanesville.
Messrs. Richards and Green, refusing
to act, the court appointed Messrs. T. B.
Warning and William A. Willeroy. These
gentlemen, with Mr.. Henry Corr, form
the Registration Board, of which Mr..
Corr is chairman and Mr.. Willeroy sec;
rotary.
This board will sit for the registration
Of all qualified voters at the precincts
in the sand district on the following days,
to-wit: West Point on September 90 IS,
"a. Is and October l, 2 and of this year,
and at Lanesville September 26. q. 90
and 80 and October 6. Z, s and OF said
year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
GENERAL BELL DEAD
Many Believe That He Was Sand
bagged in New Orleans.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The T1mes.)
NEW ORLEANS. La. August 90
General Tyree H. Bell. the distinguished
Confederate soldier. found a week ago
unconscious and moneyless In the South
ern Pacific depot died here in a SAINT
tarium tonight.
General Bell was on his way to Cali
fornia from Gallatin. Tenn, where he
has been visiting relatives for fifteen
months past After being found here his
relatives were notified. but none have
arrived-:-A clot on the brain. resulting In.
partial paralysis. was the immediate
cause of his death. It is thought by some
that he was sandbagged: by others that
the heat caused a blood vessel to rup-
ture. When discovered, all his belongings
were missing. and he was identified only
after much difficulty. The body win be
sent to California
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
. SWILL EXPLOSION
Narrow Escape of Distillery Employees
from Death.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CHATHAM, VA. Aug. 30.-N1r. Sam
Shelton made a very narrow escape with
his life to-day. and which seems almost
miraculous. Mr. Shelton is employed at
the whiskey distiliery Of Mr.. T. 6. Walk
er and was leaving the room, in which
was the still body. containing nearly four
hundred gallons Of swill, boiling under
pressure. when without A moments warn
ing the still body exploded. hurting pieces
OF copper and. the boiling contents several
feet in the air. Mr.. Shelton was. struck
in the back and knocked down. but es-
capped. slightly burned by the. boiling
swill which rained in every direction,
and would probably have been killed but
for a wooden door, which rested on the
still body and shielded him.
Coleman Johnson and r. J; Hodnett: of
this place, had only a few minutes before
left the still-room, and were very slight
ly burned by the descending hot swill.
which was hurled several feet in the air
through the roof. The. still body was
completely wrecked. and Mr.sWalkers pur-
chased this afternoon a secondhand still.
with which to begin work on Monday.
The explosion was caused by too much
steam. which over-taxed the capacity Of
the disttll. which has been in use for
long time,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31

Freeman and Ida Green had pulled 1t
out. They paid the costs.
Willie Giles was disorderly In the street.
81 SC.
Elijah Jones, disprderIy on Candles
HILL. $50.
Irene Mcconnell knocked down another
woman. but the case was continued
Letha Brooks hit Frank Deglles. a
white man, with a beer bottle. but ne said
Ia didn't want to prosecute her. where
fore she was asked to pay costs. He
paid them.
Willie Robertson, suspicious character.
thirty days.
Matilda Riggan, cruelty to animals.
continued
Thomas Anthony hit William Lightfoot
With rock and was sent to the grand
jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
HANOVER REGISTRARS
The People Apparently Taking Small
Interest in the Matter,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ELLERSON, VA, August 3o-Little in
terest is shown by the people in the reg
lstration under the the new Constitution.
Mr.. Thomas r. Fuller. General e. Smith,
and Frank S. Beal were appointed regis
trars for Henry District.
They will set as follows, Cold Harbor.
September 22d and ed; Crows Store.
September 9th: Rural Point, September
25th and 18th; Shady Grove, September.
9th: Hanover Courthouse. September
w.; and Old Church, September 30th.
Messrs. B. l. Quarles. NJ. P. Howard,
and w. c. Taylor were appointed for
Ashland District. and Messrs. John
Campbell, w. y. Wickharn and II. Car
ter Redd for Beaver Dam District. They
will sit at prominent places in their re-
spective districts during the latter part
of September.
1t is thought the colored persons regis
tered will be comparatively small.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
ACT|V|TY AMONG
The I PUB |.|...I|!:' | N;
Call Of Several Conventions to
Make Nominations.
A SPLIT In cUlpEpER
and A nti-Administration
Delegates Elected to Eighth District
Convention-Call for Convenn
ton Of Tenth District.
Especial. Dispatch to The 1imes.o

Especial. Dispatch to The Times.)
CULPEPER, VA, August 30.-The Re
publicans OF Culpeper county met in con.
vention here to-day to elect a county
chairman and send delegates to the con-
gressional convention at Alexandria Sep
TENDER 25th. The convention was divided
into supporters of the administration
and anti-admlnistration and on the ele-
ton Of a county administration chairman.
Quite a number withdrew and held a
separate meeting. elected an anit-adnain-
istration county chairman and reelected
delegates to the congressional convention.
The regulars also elected delegates to the
Alexandria convention after passing a
series of resolutions endorsing the ma
tional administration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
BUTLER NOT BURGLAR
MIR. Fisher Made Negro Man Hold His
Hands Up. Thinking Him Burglar.

Mr.. E. B. Fisher has been watching for
other night he found one. or rather
thought he had. The burglar proved to
be Mr.. Henry l.. CabelIs butler. but that
didn't develop until after Mr.. Fisher had
hailed him and issued the command to
hold hands up. The butler, whose name
is Fl. Carter. readily complied. Though
was. and after he had been taken to the
front door of Mr.. Cabelrs residence and
been identified by that gentleman. Mr..
Fisher allowed him to go. He thought
the matter was ended and was. therefore,
very much surprised when a warrant.
sworn out by the negro. was served on
him. He explained matters in the Pc
lice Court and was discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
BABY KELLER GUILTY
Unique Fight Of a Mother to Keep Pos>
session of Her Child.
(By Associated Press.)

.KEoKUK, la. Aug. so---"Baby" Keller.
vagrancy to-day by a Justice Sentence
was suspended during good behaviour,
and the baby defendant was discharged
The mother and some friends swore out
warrant against the infant several days
ago as a means of obtaining possession
of the child 1t had been declared to be
in the legal custody of Elmer Park. sec
rotary Of the Associated Charities, on his
appeal after the acquittal Of the mother,
on trial under the law which was
framed to deprive unworthy parents Of
their children. The mother still has the
child guarded at her sisters house
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
SHOE COMPANY CHARTERED
Seversl Petitions in Bankruptcy Filled
in Lynchburg.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, Aug. 3o.-A charter
has been granted here for the organiza-
pany, the capital stock of which is to be
not less than $4,000 arb not more than
$4,000. The officers are: G. A Coleman,
president; r. c. Mcdaniel. vice president;
William A. Coleman. secretary and treas
urer.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
here by William r. Whitlow. of Roanoke,
liabilities, s157: so; John w. Driscoll, Of
Roanoke, liza abilities. s225.
Robert VIM Snead. nine-year-oId son
of William II. snead Commissioner of
Revenue, died here this morning Of men,
nights.
= DR.. Clark Collins, of the United States
army. who has been visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs T. J. Collins, in Lynchburs.
left this afternoon for San Francisco.
from which port he will sail about the
middle Of September for the Philippine
Islands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
NEWTON CAMP. REUNION
Pensions Endorsed, Refused and Re
ferred.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

w
ASHLAND. VA. Aug. So.-The wv. b.
Newton Camp. G. y. held its annual pic
mic and meeting at Ashland Park to-day.
There were present about forty veterans
and equally as many guests. A splendid
dinner was served. i
At the business meeting the following
were reelected: George P. Haw, com.
mander: w. P, Shelton, first lieutenant
commander; r. 3. Bumpass. second lieu-
tenant commander: C.. Tiller, third
tutant; Clifton Lee, assistant adjutant;
r. 3. Trevi'lian: quartsrmaster: G. B.
Jones surgeon; z; E. Williams. assistant
surgeon; J. G. Tiller, chaplain: F. NJ.
Burrus, treasurer: ]. H. Haw. sergeant
major; j. IA. Brown. officer Of the day:
Lorenzo Lane. vidette: T.. Bowles,
color sergeant: a. W. Brock. first color
guard: j. Fl. Woodson, second color guard.
Executive committee-W. P. Shelton, S.
n. Baker. r. II Cardwell and c. B..
Jones.
endorsed, four refused and one referHd
The camp meets next at Hanover
Courthouse on February 2. 1903
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
NO ONE INJURED
Two Brooklyn Coffee Warehouses Col~
lapse.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Ape. so.-Tons of brick.
mortar. beams and coffee fell with a
crash into the street and on the elevated
structure and trolley tracks to-day, when
two five-story brick buildings on Fulton
Street. Brooklyn. collapsed. Twenty-Five
thousand bags OF green Coffee owned by
j. H. Taylor and Smith &; Walbridge Of
Manhattan. We're stored in the building
and proved too great a burden.
BY marvellous good fortune not a man
was in the building at the time No one
was on the sidewalk. nor were any trolley
cars or elevated trains nearby. The loss
is estimated at about $4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
THE DANGERS DISCHARGED
No Disorder Proved Against the Sixty
five Negroes Arrested at Dance Hall.

GraSes nssroes we're b,,n osles wa afs
good.size bunch. and might be described
as pieoald. for there was every color In
the category OF neurology represented.
and some that We're without color. sins
ply being black This was the bunch
rounded UP by the police of the Third
District Friday morning in a dance hall
at&N No 40s1a North Baker Street. where to
the rag time music of a strinsed orches-
ira jigs. two-steps and pigeon wings
have been cut every night for some time
past. There have been scraps in the dance
away from there. but there was no proof
that there was any disorder there on
Friday night, and the negroes were dis
charged and carried the two dollars and
seventy cents away with them No notice
has been given that the dances will be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
A HUSBANDS VENGEANCE
WayIays Faithless Wife and Her Com.
panion and Kills Him.
(By Associated Press

10Y IASSSCidIttl leSS-D
BRISTOL. VA. Aug. 3o-News rea ches
Bristol OF q tragedy which occurred In
Wise county a few days ago. in which
Charles Amburgy, Of Whitesburg, Ky,
met death at the hands of George lar
mer, of Abingdon.
Larmer suspected his wife. and his
suspicious were confirmed by finding her
and Amburgy walking along the road,
arm-in-arm. going toward the woods.
He had armed himself with a winches-
ter. and stepping into clump of bushes,
he waited for them to come up. When
they reached his place of concealnent
he stepped out and fired four shots into
Amburgy's body.
Amburgy lived but few minutes. Lar
timer was arrested and sent to jail without
bond to await action by the grand jury.
The tragedy occurred near st. Paul.
Wise county, where both men were en-
ployed IN logging camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
POLICE COURT DOCKET
Squire Graves Had a Medium Docket
on What Was Perhaps His Last DAYS

Squire Graves Had Medium Docket
on What Was Perhaps His Last DAYS.
There was medium sized docket for
Squire Lonnie Graves in the Police Court
on yesterday morning, and what may be
his final sitting for days to come was
not tiresome one. Justice John is back
and it is possible that on Tomorrow he
Will take up the scales of justice and
Squire Graves will have vacation.
NJ Jacobini was up on the charge OF
selling liquor on Sunday. but the Wit
'nesses turned out to know nothing or
even less. and he was discharged
The case against four negroes-James
G. Smith. James Smith, George ". Powell
and W.. C.Faulkner-wen over. They
were charged with running disorderly.
club.
Martha jackson had the WOOL from her.
head in court. and alleged that Bertha
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
THE BLACK HORSE CAVALRY

Famous Command Holds Its Annua
Reunion.
WARRENTON. VA. August so.-The
Back Horse Cavalry held their annual
reunion here to-day at the Warren Green
Hotel. General William Fl Payne, form
er commander. was present together with
about twenty-five surviving members. w
L. Ficklin was elected commander and
Hugh Hamilton adjutant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
MAY COME TO RICHMOND
Mr.. Koiner Hopes to Get Commission
ers' Convention.

CTS NSot!SSt'liS't
Hon G. w. koiner returned yesterday
from the convention of the Commission
ers of the Cotton States, which was
held in Nashville, Tenn, this week.
Commissioner Lee. of Louisiana. was
elected president for the ensuing year.
and Commissioner koiner was elected
vice president. Mr. Koiner responded to
the address of welcome delivered by
Governor Mcmillan. Next year the asso-
citation meets at Montgomery. Ala, ana
Commissioner Koiner thinks that he has
made Richmond solid for the convention
OF the year following.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
ARBITRATION AGAIN
Report That Mitchell viii Meet Quay
and Penrose To,Dav.

w1LKEBBARRH PA, Aug. ao,-At
the close Of sixteenth fweel, ~ the a..
thraci1e strike the talk Of arbitration is
again renewed. Despite the statements
issued by the presidents of the coal-car-
rying railways that they will not agree
to arbitration the hope is still strong in
the strike region that influences now be-
ing brought to bear on the operators
will have the desired effect.
1t is reported here on good authority
that President Mitchell will have 2 con-
ference with Senators Quay and Penrose
at Atlantic City tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
eople eJeen On
q ubhc Places

:: !: !
do not believe l shall have any Re-
publican opposition said Hon. Robert
G. southall, Democratic nominee for
Congress in the Fourth District last
night.
If the opposition party should put up
a candidate I will surprise him off the
face of the earth. as the Democrats are
united and ready for the fairy The new
registration is going to set US all straight
in the Fourth District" continued the
popular Democratic leader, land we will
win our fight in a walk.
Mr.. Southall was in fine spirits. and
said he had no fears as to the result.
Judge a. X. N1onteiro. of the County
Court of Goochland; is in the city. He
Is a strong supporter OF Mr. Jefferson
Wallace for Congress. and thinks his
county will go for him.
Sheriff Simon Solomon. of Henrico. has
returned from Salt Lake City. where he
went to attend the national convention
of the Elks. Mr.. Solomon says he had
San Francisco 'I have so recently re-
turned hon1e,,. said Mr.. Solomon last
night, that I do not konw any thing
about the congressional situation
Some of the guests at the hotels last
night were:
New Eord.s: J. j. sperry. Velch, w.
Va. 8. Perry. Floyd. Va; IL. C.
BLACKWELL. Koanoke; r. T. Vaughan,
Amelia: G.. Gromberry. Ashland: A. D.
Fender, Norfolk; ". D. keister. Rollon,
Va.
Murphy.s: X. H Glass, Jr. Lynch
NV, ~ n Somnels. Danville; p. q.
.ampbeli. Norfolk; J. j. Warren. Ports
mouth: w. L. payne. Va: 6. J.. Klock.
Eureka Springs. Ark: S. z. stearnes and
wife, Newport News; Taliafesro Hunter.
emerson: Charles a. Meyer. New
York r. Nv. .laxton. CO. s NJ.
Jamison.S Memphis, Tenn: q. W. ender-
son and wire, Brody Texas;
Greene AlexandrIa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
War in Oklahoma.

tBy ASsoCIdteU fKeSS.J - .4sst555 srs
GUTHRIE. O. T.. Aug. 3o-The war be-
tween the H cattlemen and farmers IN
Western Oklahoma continues INCREASINGLY.
Information comes direct from Rodgers
Mill. Day and Dewey counties. Of the de-
struction OF crops, burning of cribs ana
grain and killing OF stock and ambush
Ing and shooting by both farmers andI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
/. MarconIsHear From.
nv Associated Press.)

FERRoL. SPAIN, Aug. sso.-signor Mar
com. aboard the IS Italian cruiser Carlo:
cationswith Berlin as&Weil asswith British
warship from this sta ton and from Corn
wal. declares that he solved the prob
yidual stimuli neouassm essag es.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL IN FULT'N
Owing to Prevalence of Sickness None
VIII Be Held at Churches To-day.

VIII Be Held at Churches To-day.
Owing to the prevalence OF sickness In
Fulton. 1t has been decided to have no
Sunday-schoois today. This agreement
was reached by the various superinten-
dents, the movement being started bya
Mr. r. L. Harrison. of the Fulton Bap1
fist Church. and Mr.. George ~. Rogerss
of the Denny Street Methodist. #
There is at least one family In which{
there Is diphtherial ard out OF precau-I
ton 1t has been decided to Keep the cEil4
dren Sc the city apart and thus avoid
any danger of the alarming spread OF
tf1e diSea Sc. 55ts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31
Gardner Accepts Sharkey's Challenge.
IRy Assncfa ted Press .-.--.t-

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Aug. So
George Gardner, the middle-weight boxer.
to-day accepted Sharkey's challenge for
a contest. The contest probably will be
tober. If Gardner defeats Sharkey he win
challenge Jeffries.