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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
FIRST LADY NOTARY
A BUSINESS WOMAN
Miss Carrie A. Gregory Fully De-
serves the Honor Of Receiv-
ing First Commission.


LYNCHBURG. VA, July H. The
following telegram was received yester-
day by Messrs. Lee and Howard:
The Governors first official act I'm
der the new Constitution appoints Miss
Gregory notary.
This announcement contains the Sc
uuel OF a record that dates back q good
many months. Through Messrs Lee and
Howard on behalf of Miss Gregory, a
movement was naugurated before The
last Legislature to have enacted a
statute by which women could he APP
pointed to the position OF notary pubic.
The matter. was referred to the Attor-
ney-General, who after looking into the
subject, decided that such a statute would
be unconstitutional.
The effort to have women appointed
notaries was not, however abandoned,
but the matter was taken up before the
Constitutional Convention which was
asked to incorporate such provision
in the Constitution of the State. The
effort proved successful. and the Consti-
tuition provided for women notaries.
and under this provision Miss Gregory S
applica ton was. made. and acted upon.
There We're many applications from all
parts of the State, and it is stated that
each of them was anxious for the honor
of being the first one to be appointed to
the office. Miss Carrie Gregory. Of
Lynchburg was chosen for the honor.
and she received the additional honor
of being the first appontee of any kind
under the new Constitution and her
appointment was the Governors first
official act
Miss Gregory has been stenographer
for MesSrs. Lee and Howard for a num-
Der of years and the manner in which
she has FLEA the position has won for
her the commenda ton and apprecia ton
of her employers and the confidence and
esteem of all with whom her business
relati have brought her in contact
That she will fill most credtaby and
worthiiy the office Of notary public is
confidently predicted.
Miss Gregory is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs John a. Gregory. She is a
; charming and beautiful young lady anC
/ has a host of friends. all Of whom en-
terrain for her the highest regard.
The splendid energy and business ca
pacity for which she is noted. We're man,
itested in her determined effort to secure
for women the right of being notary
public and the brilliant success which She
has won has been universally applauded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
ut tie theatres.

Max Hofmann's Troubadours have
r,ayed to the capacity Of the Casino at
every performance this week. and there
is no doubt about the fact that Little
Chip. Tony Hart, the quartette and the
girls have captured their srecnost lau-
rels In their efforts at laugh making a
letter show for the scale of prices was
never offered anywhere. and that there
vii: be immense audiences at both per-
fo,,nances to-day is best evidenced by The
fact that there is a great demand Tor
stats.
vaudeville bill. headed by Walker Denne't
and Elizabeth Perry.
Members of the Giffen Company Will
speak their farewell before the curtain
al the Academy tonight. The last per
Torrance of the season will be given
this afternoon and tonight The WIFE
so successfully produced on THURSDAY
night will be the bill.
The play and the company both have
both made an immense hit. Mr.. Giffen
,,ss lent strenuous efforts towards maxi
ing this performance memorable, and
he has succeed beyond question. One
NJ the largest houses Of the season as
sen,b,ed In the Academy last night. and
the advance sale OF seats for both per
formances to-day promises some record
breaking business.
The Wife" displays the talents of the
leading members o fthe Giffcn Company
to excellent advantage. There are eleven
prominent parts in the piece. and they
all seem to ut those members of the
cast to whom they have been assigned
with peculiar aptness. Every energy
OF every member of the company IS
strained to its utmost in this last effort.
and the result is wholly satisfactory and
pleasing.
The speech making tonight VIII be
very Interesting as we'll as a delightful
feature Even the ladies of the company
are to have something to say, and Gu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
CONFEDERATE REUNION
4 Bountifu! Dinner Served-Judges
Mann and Goodwin Speak.
Special Dispatch to The Times ,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NOTToWAY COURTHOUSE VA
July 1L-Ths has been a gala dav fo,
the old soldiers Of this county and sec
ton, it being their annual reunion and
basket picnic.
These are always attended by large
gathering of the old Confedera,es. their
families and friends and the crowd to-
day has been one of the largest ever
seen.
The day has been an ideal one. fair
and cool and the beautiful courthouse
lawn has been filled with Old age and
youth all gay and full of enjoyment.
The ladies had prepared an elegant
and bountiful dinner which was amply
sufficient 10 feed all present
Governor Montague and General Brad
ley I. Johnson had been invited to be
present and address the camp. but
neither of the distinguished gentlemen
We're present.
In the absence of these. Judge W. H.
Mann and Judge Charles F. Goodwin
were called for and botn responded with
much feeling. creating much enthusiasm
by their references to the new Virginia
that was inaugurated with the advent
OF the new Constitution on yesterday.
This camp holds quarterly meetings
this to-day being the annual meeting
and ii is expected that the next one will
be held in Blackstone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
LIGHTNING SlNGED HIN
Elements Tcos Mans Hair, but Left
His Life

y most phenomenal freak of the light
Ming during the storm Thursday after
noon was to shear Mr.. David Fuller. OF
ftenrico county. OF his luxurious head OF
f1stir. His pate was denuded most COM
rIpteIv by the bolt. which passed within
l.ss- than his hairs" breadth of his head
Mr.. Fuller was near Thirty-second and
Broad Streets when the stroke which rem
tlcretl him unconscious for a time. shaved
Eis head and stunned him so that he fell
to the ground came.
y gentleman who saw him fall a sec
ond after the crash came says when he
reached Mr.. Fuller's side he found his
Re ir had been singed close to the scalp.
The case is one of the most remarkable
ever known in IIenrico county. MIR. Full
Ter is now at his home in the county.
where he has been since the severe shock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

Macon. the little son of Mr.. Lee Lath-
am, was taken quite sick Thursday night
He was reported to be much improved
yesterday.
Memorial services will be held at
Stuart Lodge, I. 0. O. T., next Tuesday
night. Henderson Lodge will cooperate
with this lodge in the exercises. There
will be music and refreshments for ALL
Mrs. Willie Battle and children leave
to-day for Sweet Hall New Kent county,
to spend the summer.
Mrs W. V Bradshaw and children lett
Thursday for Port Norfolk to spend the
summer.
Fifteen members of the Olympia Club
leave to-day for Ocean View to spend ten
days. This club are pleasure seekers IN
the truest sense of the word, and 1t is
useless to say that they will not forget
to have n good time there.
quite i'll at her home on Ninth Street
Road. is reported to be slightly i'm
Miss Orie Lee, of Greensboro \. c..
is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. j. 7. Jones'
No. 100 cambridge Street.
Mrs NJ. G.. Tatun is reported to be
slightly better than she has been for the
past two days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Watkins is the guest Of Miss
Louise Bowman in Lynchhurs-
Mr. VI S. Roach is spending his vaca-
ton with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. E.
T. Roach. at Mossingford-
DIR. George Ben Johnson was at the
Hotel Clarnont, Charlottesville. Thurs
day.
DR.. James Nelson. president of the Vo
mans College. who has been at the Hot
Springs for some time, has returned to
the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
H7lz1er C RAonas.
Na1er d RAoaas.
ForecaslSauday fair north, shou'es south portion.
EARLY Closing Hours.
or store closes daily a P NJ: Saturdays z E NJ
Get Your Bathing Suits
Before You Leave for the Shore

Not many people Richmond this week who haven't often heo
,ncy were enjoying cooling embraces of old ocean, -
co foroet that its easier to get bathing before 60 than
will be there.
ideal suit We have black tor s9o mace
wrrnas trimmed in white BRAID
Black or Navy made with white and sailor collar
c,2boratcly with black braid-S35O
Merce,zzed chot Scikans Flannel Suits up 10 $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
OFFICERS CHOSEN
Baptist Young People Elect Leaders
for Another Year
(By Associated Press. ,

By ASsocia ted PreSS.)
PROVIDENCE, R. l.. July 1.-THE
Baptist Young Peoples Union to-day
elected the following officers:
President John H. Chapman. Illinois;
Vice-President. George Miller. Maryland;
Second Vice-President, Thomas Trotter
D. D.. Nova Scotia; Third Nice-Presldent.
Samuel Seymour, Pennsylvania; Record
ing Secretary. II. w. Reid, ILLINOIS;
Urea surer. II. 3. Osgood. Chicago.
Members of the Board OF Managers
Ira NJ. Pierce. D. D.: H. w. Reid, j. ".
Low. c. S. Burton, H. F. Perry. I'D !:
w. H ellsworth, H Hunt, George T.
Webb and NJ l.. Britton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Arrested Last Night.

The following arrests were reported
from the First Police Station last night:
David Williams (coloreD. breaking
into Lee Quam's laundry and stealing
clothes.
Archer Browntcoloredl, breaking into
Atlantic Coast Line car and ste@i,irs
seven bags of flour.
Isaac Gillian colored,. stealing hrasses
from the Sea board Air Line Railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
The Restless Breaks Down.
,fBy. Associated PreSS.) /.

BY. ASSoc1at'u 'TT"SS.J
NORFOLK, VA, July LITTLE naval
tug Hercules arrived a the navy yard to-
day with the converted yacht Restless in
tow. The Hercules had been sent to New
York to act as consort to the Restless.
which was to, come under her own steam
but when off Winter Quarters Lishtship
the latter's feed pumps broke and the tug
had tc, give her line, as the yacht was
disabled and helpless
The Restless Will undergo repairs here
and will be fitted out in order 10 take
part in the coming naval manoeuvres as
a dispatch boat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
A Kings Advice to Young Men.

Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, in
the assoc alton parlor. General Secretary
Mckee will conduct the class. taking the
study from the book of Eccles!astes. the
theme for the afternoon being "A Kings
Advice to Young Men Following the
study there will be a tifteen-minute So
cial song service which is always great
sly enjoyed. The class is thoroughly in
formal. and every man is made at home.
even. those who know little concerning the
3 BILE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
DEATHS.

MiLLS-Died at her residence No. 5N
Reservoir Street. July II. a 3:to O'Clock
\ NJ. Mrs. MOLLIE 3. MILLS, widow
of the late john T. Mills. formerly o.
Hanover county. Va.
Funeral VIII take place from Thirc
Christian Church THIS Saturday AT
TERNOoN a i:30 O'Clock. Friends OF the
family are invited to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Democratic Nominee.
(Rv Associated PreSs J

NY, ASSOclaled tIeSS-1
CHARLOTTE. N c.. July 1.-THE Dem
ocratic Convention of the Seventh Con-
Grcssional District met at 10 clock this
morning and after hot fight adjourned
at P. NJ. Robert Page. of Montgomery
conriy. was named for Congress on the
twelfth ballot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
YORKTOWN BY c. & O.
Young Mems League Excursion
Historic Town.

The Chesapeake and Ohio have arranged
WITH the Young Mems League or West
View Baptist Church for a delightful
ana novel excursion to Yorktown via
Gid FONT. on Thursday. August 18th. TO
leave Richmond at A. NJ. and returning
arrive at Richmond at 10 P. NJ the same
CAY.
This will be ono of the most attractive
and unique excursions ever arranged from
Richmond. The schedule is arranged TO
give about three hours at Yorktown and
two hours at Old Point on the return. for
supper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
RAGING TORRENT AND RISING
Flood Situation in Kansas is Becon,ir =
More Serious.
(By Associated Pros

MANHATTAN. kAS.. July 1.-THE
food situation In the valleys OF the Blue
and haw rivers is becoming more sario,,s
and many families have been forced 70
leave their homes for higher ground, The
Blue is a raging torrent twentv-ona feet
deep and still rising. 1t is running over
the Union Pacific tracks several feet deem
for q distance Of two miles taking a
short cut to the kaw River Just east OF
Manhattan. The body of dead man
floated past here to-day on the kaw 1t
could not be caught
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Fine Dress Skirts Of
White Wool at Special Prices

Two of them to-day. 1ncidentals
that always happen in first-class
stores in midsummer (but not al
ways genuinely 500.
Examination of these skirts will
strengthen what ne say about them,
however.
One of the skirts is in a good
quality of White Brilliantine, made
with flounced corded bottom, for
S3.9S. The work on this skirt is
exceptionally we'll done.
The other skirt is very hand
some, fine White Brilliantine, tucked
and hounced all over-$7.o9.
Summer Book Store New.
$3.50 Copyright Books for SOC.
all cloth bound and been selling well
ali summer. Quite a number left
yet, though. Look through them
for first-class reading-matter. PLAINLY
marked on two special tables.
Best Selling Books This Week.
]. The Leopard's Spots-Dixon.
2. Observation-Disclosures.
5. Dorothy Vernon-Major.
!. Mississippi Bubble-Hough.
s. The Battleground-G asgow.
g. A Girl of Vlrginia-Thurston.
All of The new paper covered copy
right books for 35c.
We have about 1880 of the reg
ular Csc paper covered books that
we're selling for 1Oc each, or 3 for
Csc.
No matter how varied the ideas
Of the reading public may be, every
body can be suited from this lot.
Summer Stationery.
You'll need it when you're out of
town this simmer and maybe the
kind like ours won't be easy or con-
venient to get.
In addition to our special V fine Old
Amsterdam Linen and Kara brands at
CSC per ID. we have a special line OF
Writing Paper at CSC a box
Three varieties-linen, plate and kid
90 sheets and so envelopes.
Think you'll like it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Mr Andrew 2. Hudgins.

--fSpeciaI Dispatch 70 The iITuss1
PETERSBURG VA. July l-Mr An
drew P. Hudgins. an old and respscteh
citizen. died al his home on Union strea''
this morning.
NJ rI,,dsius was seventy-three years
old and had been in feeble health for
several years. He served throushou
the wa as a member of Company =.
Fitrv-tfird Virginia Regiment and vas
A member of a. P. Hill Camp OF eoll-
fedarate Veterans y widow one son.
and three daughters survive nm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
BLOOD POISONING
Dr.. Page massie is Quite II at His

Home.
DR.. j. Page Massie is i'll at his home
No 115 East Franklin Street. suffering
with blood poisoning. resultine. from an
insignificant pin scratch on his leg.
He was suffering intensely last night
but his condition was not considered
alarming
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
M. flanagan.

Especial Dispatch 70 The Iin'eso
TWYMAN'S MILL" w JuiE IL
Mr.. Michael flanagan dted ae MS nome.
Ioc,st Dale. Iulr 9Th. after a brief
;it,,aes The fnterment took place Mon
dav afternoon from Crooked Run Bap-
fist Church.
Re came here from Ireland when only
hov married and settled in this sec
,;on raised a large and useful family.
and was useful and much respected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
White Lawn Waists
at soc and SI.oO.

The SOC garments are made of a
good quality white lawn. very dain-
lily trimmed and nicely finished all
over. While they're low priced
waists, there's not the slightest sug-
gestion of careless work about them.
but every detail has been carefully
attended to.
For Sl.OO you can pick from six
styles of the best White Waists we
have shown this summer, in either
short or long sleeves. Some of them
open in front, others in the back.
We hare them in all sizes, from 81
inches TO AZ inches, and eDe'y one of
hem MADE 10 sell for $3.50 aid S1.69.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Shirt Waist Suits at
Cold Weather Prices

Been big demand for them all
week during the uopic weather we
had, but our prices on them might
lead you to believe it was a clearing
up sale on account of the cold.
They range in price from S2.98 up
10 $3.50, all well made and finished.
One of them, for $3.9S, has been
especially popular. It's in white
with black polka dots. skirt made
with a graduated founce, and skirt
and waist both trimmed with en-
broidery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Sample Parasols---Very Low Priced.

riosty is naturally aroused over this |
rather remarkable feature of the closing |
performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Franklin Graves.

Special Dispatch TO The TimesD
WINCHESTER. VA. July li.-Frank-
lin Graves. one of the best known far
n1ers OF this section. dropped dead a, his
home at / O'Clock. He was torty-six
years OF age. and is survived by two
brothers and six sisters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
COUNCIL MEMBERS
MAY Be BARRED
Provision Of Constitution May
Keep Them Off Boards.
Mr.. WALLERSTEIN ELIGIBLE
His Friends Pressing His Claims an
Satisfied That He Can Be Elected
Activity Among the Council
manic Bodies
Mr.. WALLERSTElN ELIGIBLE

It is believed that under the ne" Con-
stitution the Council will net be able 10
elect its member to position on the Car
negle Library Board, the School Board
and the Board of Pubic interests. as
the ordinances and acts CT Assembly III
point up to this time have provided.
The clause referred to makes Council
men Ineligible Tor election to positions
in the gin OF the Council while members
of Council or for one year after having
left that body.
The Board Of Trustees of the Carnegie
Library embraces in its membership hNe
Councimen, two from the Board ano
three from Council. These members are
elected from time to time as the elshs
year terms expire. Recently the places
vacated by Messrs. Caskle and Mccarthy
were filled. That was before the Con
stitution became effective, but when the
next election takes place the question
will arise and to all appearances the or
dinance will have to be amended ana the
Board of Trustees made Council Com
mittee or put entirely out of Council
The same condition prevails IN the
other two bodies. and possibly in the
composition Of the James River Bridge
Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

24c Empress Coffee for I8c.
Maybe there's better coffees
somewhere in the United States at
1Sc a ID. than ours. We know
there's none in Richmond to excel
them, and that's what you re inter
ested in. Try some.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Summer Stationery.
Do You Like Iced Tea !?

If so, drink the best, which is
made from the Empress. On
sale only at Miller & Rhoads'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Very Dressy Black Net
Skirts for So. Dc

We bought a large number of
them this year and there's only Z
left.
They sold for s12.oS, you know,
in the beginning of the season and
we don't know of any skirt in the
stock that represents better value
than these pretty garments.
Trimmed with 22 rows Of ribbon
ruching and two wide hounces of
quilted satin made over drop skirt
Of percaline.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Mrs. Elizabeth lamber.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
wOODSTOCK. VA. July u.-N1rs. Elk
abeth Lamber. wife of Mr.. William Lam
Ser. Of near woodstock. died OF Thursday
r1orning. after long illness OF dropsy.
she was ABOUT sixty years of age and
IS survived by her husband and one daust-
Srnnnf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
Foulard Silk Suits
Much Reduced.

Much" means nearly one-half
in this case for as pretty ready
made silk suit as you ever saw for
$1,000.
They've been slo.50. and well
worth it, but summers Fastening on
and they must 60.
They're made with a tucked waist
and tucked hounced skirt, in beau
tiful colorings of blue and green.
Remember, G $3.50 Suit for
$1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12
OBITUARY..
Mrs. MoIlie 3. Mills

Mrs MolHe B Mills. widow of the late
John T. Mills. died a her residence at
o clock yesterday morning. Mrs Mills
was for many years a resident of Hanover
county. but had OF late made her home
with her children in this city. She was
a woman of lovely character. possessing
esteemed by large circle of aCGuainr-
ances. who will regret to know of her
demise
she leaves five daughters and two sons.
namely: Mrs. Mary NJ. Stratton and Mrs.
George Hall. Of this city: Mrs John 7.
LeavaIe of Washington. p. c.: Mrs.
Henry Fitzhugh. of Fredericksburg. Va.
and Mrs. ]. Morris Carter. Of HeHrico.
and AIessrs William Mills of Newport
News and Edward Mills. OF Richmond
She also leaves a sister and a brother
L~eian NJ King, Of Hanover county
The funeral will take place this
afternoon at 40 o'clock from the Third
Christian Church. and the following gen
tlamen have been requested TO act as
naII-hearers: Hnnorary-Captain r Fl
Curtiy Math Mahoney. Nee Thornton
George Crutcht1ed and Colonel John q:
Ffarwood Acttve-Massrs F. milford
Crutchfeid. II, L. Denoon. Guy Cherry.
R l.. Nugent Walter lfahoney. Frank
g Daroon Irving Mills and Allen D.
Crutchfeld.
w {. Harlow.
William E. Harlow. father of j e.
Harlow of this city. and the oldest
notary public and Justice Of the peace of
Greene county who died Tuesday night.
was buried Thursday near Qutnque.
On August I. 1850. his wife died at
ouindue Va \ few years later he mar
ried Polite w Herring. sister OF his
former wife Both ladies were daughters
of the late James and Mary Herring or
Alben7arla county. As the result Of this
second union seven children survive them.
Deaths in Staunton.
(SpecinI Dispatch TO The Titnez1
STANTON VA. July l1--Mr. Villa N
o Thomas. who had been IN III health
for over a year died yesterday evening
al his home in this city. aged sixty-two
years, He had been conducting the Junk
business in Staunton for many years.
and was a worthy citizen. He was
former Richmonder and married MISS
MickTeborough in Richmond. who survives
him The funeral was held at CLOCK
this evening from the residence
Mrs Alkaline Rodgers. wife OF Deputy
United States Marshal John D. hodsers.
died at her home. just south of The city;
Wednesday evening after an Illness o.
several months. The funeral was heid
Yesterday evening from the Initsd Srsth-
rem Church of this city. OF winch Mfa-
Rodgers was a devoted member ne ser
vices were conducted by the pastor. kew
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

The Street Committee will at an early
date take up the petition of this com
ranv for line on Lombardy Street to
Brook Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

Mr. Richard Marshall. son of Captain
Dick Marshall. of Portsmouth. was in
the city yesterday as a guest of Super
intendent Knowles. of the gas office Mr..
Marshall is on his way to Akron O.. to
take charge of the gas works as super
interdent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

The movement to provide free trans
portation for the members of the Coun-
Gil by an appropriation by the city for
this purpose is gaining ground among
the stronger men of the Council. This
arguments they advance are cogent and
forceful There is reason to believe tina
such measure will go through the
Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-12

City Engineer Cutshaw has gone Owe:
the plans Of the Citizens Rapid Transit
Company for its proposed line and via
duct and has passed on them idVorablH
with a few minor changes