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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

Colnel Slemp. the republican m'rlner
of the Virginia delegation in 10 next
ongres ought to ha: Il good deal
more influence upon 4 republican ad-
min%istration han Mr.. J0nn ;. Wise;
and Colonel SlemD a Y that the new
constitution Of Virginia is a good thing,
and that Mr.. Wise's atla-<s upon it 81"
Wrong.-Norfolk Landmark.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
COUGHS \ COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well o
Chicago Phy~ician.

l used n prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate.
CONSTRUCTED coughs. with direct results.
I prescribe it 10 children of all ages.
Am glad TO recommend il TO all in need
and seeking relief from colds and
coughs and bronchial Affections. It is
non-norcotic and safe in the hands Of
the most unprofessionaL. A universal
panacea for all mankind.-MRS. MARY
f. MELENDY. NJ D.. Phi. D., Chicayo.
III. This remedy is for sale by r. r.
Beiiar1y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

The excited Salt Lake preachers say
that Reed Smoot in tn sen Itc Nv :u'd
be a menace TO our civilization n Ie-
ligious beliefs" If the civilizations and
the beliefs could be upset a. easilg- as
all that by a single lone lorn Mormon
Senator from Utah. it would be the
part of wisdom to start cut instantly
in search OF more stable substitutes
Hartfort Courant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
CHANBERLAIN'S
STOMACH AND LIVER TABLETS

T.y ther
When you fee, duI. arter eating.
When YOU have 10 appetite.
When YOU nave i had taste IN tho
mouth.
When vour liver is torpid.
When your bowe'~ are cOnstipaIed
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorpte your stomach
AMI regulate your liver and bowels
For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
What's in r. Name.

Everything is in the name when Ii
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. c. De.
Witt & Co. OF Chicago. discovered.
some years ago. how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that Is a specific for
Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itching and
~protruding Piles, eczema, cuts. burns.
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal This has given rise
70 numerous worthless counterfei.~
Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine. R. Y.
Bellamv.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
4 Powerful Mill ExDIosion

Removes everything iii STINT: so do
drastic mineral pills. but both are
mighty dangerous. Do7't dynamite thr
delicate machinery 0: -Our body with
calon~' ton oil or 2ioes-iills, when
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. which are
gentle as a summer breeze, 10 the work
perfectly. Cures headache. Constipa-
ton. Only 25 cents at =. Il Pollamye
drug store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

If Dewey YES up to mis- reputation.
the enemy in the hing mic:'C
war will have a warm time Of ii. BY
the way. now that the Venezuelan in
cident is over. and the German squad
ron is. the telegraph states. con inc
across the water anyhow. Il lOoks as #
William is going to n.lp the Am -!
can admiral repeat the Manila affair.
the Won Diedricht incideat.-Norfolk
landmark
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
- q. -
s.s.- a The Kind Yal NaSe AISaVS 3ourt
7''"'" - EE/-

The milk in the coaConut commenced
TO leak out when John s. Wise told a
Richmond reporter thai when the ne
grOeS stop passing around the hat
Johnny would quit work" No pay. no
efforts to right this terrible wrong 90
Is the principle that ne IS working on.
Just as we thought; the dollar IS all
Johnny is after.-FredcrIckFl urg CVa.)
Sfar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

The congressman whJ has not gone
to Washington with a ~Dill III his pocket
for the regulation OF III" trust; will
feel lonesome. 1t shows that there is
talk about il. Such a rush 10 get bills
in denotes that the pcSrle nave Teen
heard from.-Knoxvin. CTennD Jour
nal and Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

Enough legislation has been suggest
ed for the present Session Of nPrrs
to keep II busy for 90 months instead
of so days. but fortunately :ni< con-
Fress dies on the 4th o. Nar"h H"yt,
and but few laws can b" ;nccted af >
the NECESSARY work mas zen done
Louisville Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

strikes with full
force, no Constitu-
ton is strong enough
to Withstand its fear
full blows, and its vic
SIMS are crippled and
deformed, or literally
worn out BY constant
pain. Rheumatism Is
caused by Uric Acid
or some other irri-
tatinp poison In the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

H. T. Mcintyre, st. Paul, Mimi, VINO
has been troubled witt, a ~diso-de-es
stomach, says. "CnamberIain's Stomach
arr Liver Tablets 10 IRE more good
: anything ] have ever taLen." For
sale by r. r. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

McDufie's Tasteless Chill Cure W.
build up broken down systems and
make the blood rich n healthy GER
tain cure for chills. guaranteed or your
money refunded. 50 cents at r. r. r."
1amy'S
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

The presidents message greatly Gig
turbed the Wall street bears Tn re-
port from the Mississippi c2nebrake is
not in. but IL is behvar the message
caused no stir there.-RI~amond Ti.nes
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

Grover Cleveland continues TO give
advice to the Democrat party. Nj.
Cleveland will go dow IN history a
the president who had = chance and
failed.-Harrisonhurg. lNaN NnWs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
4 Good Cough Medicine.

IFrOIn the IdZeIIt. I~OOWOUilDd- aus
tralia.)
l find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
suffering from a severe cough for the
last two months, and il has effected A
cure. / have great pleasure in recon-
mending it.-W. c.. Wockner. This is
the opinion of one of our oldest n
most respected residents, and has been
voluntarily given in good faith that
others may try the remedy n be ben
Gifted, as was Mr.. Wockner. This
remedy is sold by p. r. Bellamy's drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
If you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers,

Take one-they do the rest.
". II. Howell. Houston, Tex. writes
| have used Little Early Riser Pills in
my family for constipation, sick head
ache. etc. To their use l am indebted
for the health of my family. R. p. Bel
lamV-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
THE BLOOD
AND
SYSTEM
RULED
By ACID.

blood, and this is the cause of every va
riety and form of this dread disease. Ex-
ternal remedies do not reach the blood,
consequently do no lasting good.
S. S. S. goes directly into the circu1a-
ton and attacks the disease itself. The
acid poisons that cause the Inflammation.
soreness and swelling are neutralized and
the blood purified and cleansed of all irri-
tating matter, and nothing IS left In the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

circulation to r O.
duce other attacks.
S. 5. S. being a G
table remedy does
not impair the diges-
ton or general health
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

like alkaliand potash remedies, but builds
up and invigorates the entire system, and
at the same time makes a thorough and
permanent cure of Rheumatism.
Whitefor our free book on Rheumatism.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17

central valleys and lake regions, and as
far south as Arkansas and the northern
portions Of Mississippi Valley and Geor-
gIa. Late corn has been seriously dam
aged by heavy frosts over the northern
portion Of the corn belt, more especially
to the westward of the Mississippi River.
Much corn has been cut over the south
ern portion Of the corn belt, where fine
crop Is assured. The very cool weather
has checked the opening Of cotton in tho
central and western portions Of the cot
ton regions. Cotton has ripened rapidly
throughout, although pickers have been
inadequate In some States Over the
southern portions Of the cotton belt the
bulk Of the crop has been gathered and
in some sections many fields are already
abandoned Rains have caused damage
to open cotton in portions of Arkansas,
Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and South
Carolina
Tobacco has been injured to some ex-
tent by rrosts in kentucky and Tennes-
see. About one-third Of the crop remains
In the fields in Kentucky, and in other
important tobacco States cutting and
housing have been largely finished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
AUCTION sALEs-TH1s DAY.
BY E. A. Catlln.
No. North Eleventh Street.
DEREMPToRY AUCTION SALE
VERY PROFITABLE DWELLINGS AND
AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS
STAND, ALL IN WEST END.

At the request of the owner. Will. on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1902.
commencing promptly at 4:30 O'Clock 2.
NJ, on the premises. sell in order named:
No. 222 South Pine Street, which is a
brick and frame dwelling, containing SIX
rooms, city water, gas. etc. The lot
fronts Is feet and extends back AS feet
to an alley 20 feet wide. It rents for s12.50
per month and has been occupied by same
tenant for ten years or more.
No. 12S South Reservoir Street, which
is a. two-story frame dwelling with five
rooms. and rents for s11 per month.
No. 100 South Reservoir Street. frame
store and dwelling. Is an excellent stand
mum to a splendid tenatn.
No 1205 West Cary Street. two-story
frame dwelling. w.,h lot 10 feet nine
inches front. and back SIS feet on eastern
line and los feet on western line to an
alley, on which it fronts Is feet 21a inches.
This property rents for $3.50 per month.
urimproved lot on south side of Beverly
Street, commencing 100 feet west of Wash
ington, 30N200 to alley 20 feet wide This
IS an excellent opportunity 60 secure a
home at reasonable figure or to make
a good investment of your money. suca
property always. even In dulest times,
demands good tenants and excellent re-
turns on cost. The greatest attraction
of this sale. however, is that it will not
be held for fancy figures. but will be
knocked out. every piece of it, at any
reasonable price.
TERMS-One-third cash and balance ut
six twelve and eighteen months or more;
or all cash. at option of purchaser.
E. y. CATLIN. Auctioneer.
E. a. CATL1N, Auctioneer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
DANIEL THE NRATOR
At dwelling of Confederate Monumen
To>Day-Lake kiby Pure.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK, VA, Sept. ia pretty
Confederate monument will be unveiled
tomorrow at CORTLAND. Va The orator,
Senator Daniel. will be introduced by J.
~ Prince, Jr.. Mayor of CORTLAND. The
string will be pulled jointly by six young
women, one from each Magisterial Dis
rtict of the county. The monument Will
be presented by State Senator William
Shands. and accepted by States Attorney
W. J. Sebrell.
Mayor Baird. of Portsmouth Va. nc-
companied by councilmen and other citi-
xens, came to Suffolk to-day and official
ly inspected Lake Kilby, which supplies
Portsmouth and Suffolk with water. The
water was pronounced to be of excep-
tional purity.
Police Chief Dickens. of Weldon. n. c.,
left to-day for Elizabeth City, n. c..
with bloodhounds Fremont and Ruth.
lie will join a posse which is searching
for the three prisoners who escaped from
the jail In that town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
Y0RK-RIVER Line, WEST Va so,x,
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.

THE EASOR1TE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
1870 P. NJ, No. le. Baltimore Limited, daily,
except Sundays, for West Point. connecting at
West Point with steamers for Baltimore and
York River landings.
2:l5 P. NJ. No. 10, daily. except Sundays.
local express for West Point and intermediate
stations. Connects with stage at Lester Manor
for Walkertou and Tappahannock
500 &. M, No. - local mixed. leaves daily,
except Sundays, for West roint and ic.erme-
dinte stations. connecting with stage at Lester
Manor for Walkerton and Tappahrnnock
rCenTIv.F hehehth heheheh thtrara fofwv
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND
9:15 A. NJ, No. Is. daily from West Point
with connection from Baltimore. except Monday.
1o:45 A. H., No. Q. daily. except Sunday and
Monday
$50 p. NJ, dai,y. except Sundays. from West
Point and intermediate stations.
Nos. IS and 10 will make no stops between
Richmond and Quinton.
Steamers sail from West Point $50 P H..
daily. except Sundays. Steamers call at Glou.
cestor Point and Clay Bank Mondays. Wednes.
days and Friday. and Yorktown and AIlmoncI
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
G. W. WESTBURY.
District Passenger Agent
go e. Main Street Richmond Va.
g. f. HARDWICE,
General Passenger Agent
C. f. ACEERT,
General Manager. Washington. o. C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
COLON|RL BEACH
WAS At HIGH TIDE
Congressman Jones to Speak IN
MiddIesex on Court Day.
THE RAPPAHANN0cK FAIR
Caroline Republicans Reorganize the
County Committee and Elect Oele~
gates to Cape Charles-Fred>
ericksburg Wants the Home.
THE RAPPAHANN0cK FAIR
rnec,a, Dispatch to The Times,

NpeCiaI D1EpAtC1 10 nc 4lIEeS.J
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Sept 49,
Colonial Beach, on the Potomac River
in Westmorcland county, has for years
been a popular resort. especially with
Washington people, and the season just
closed has been the most successful and
prosperous one in its history. There was
not only larger number Of visitors than
ever before, but the character and per.
sonnet of those who visited there this
summer was far superior to some of the
classes who have been there in former
years. II is estimated that the number
OF guests this year was many thousands
more than any former season.
The hotels and boarding house keepers
had 8 profitable year and the farmers
md truckers for many miles around
found ready sale for their produce at
good prices.
MIR. DICKINSON COMING.
Rev. J. II. Dickinson. Of Tappahannock,
who has for some weeks past had under
consideration call TO ST. Andrews Epts-
copal Church In Richmond. has finally
decided to accept.
Hon. W. A. Jones. Democratic candi-
Date for Congress In this district. VIII
speak at Saiuda, the county seat Of Mid
dIesex county. on September 24th court
oay).
Great interest is felt in the approaching
fair of the Rappahannock Valley Agri-
cultural Society. which opens here next
Tuesday for three days exhibition. The
prospects have never been better for a
great success. The agricultural. machln-
cry. stock department, and the ladies'
department viii be larger and better
than ever before and many good race
horses are expected TO compete for the
purses.
CAROLINE REPUBLICANS. o
The Republicans Of Caroline county
have reelected E. L. r. Dunn county
chairman and c. NJ. Harris was chosen
as a member of the district committee.
w. c. Digs E. NJ. Coleman. Robert
Beverley and ]. W. PURGE were elected
members Of the county committee and Z.
NJ Harris, Z. L. r. Dunn, A. J. William
son. E. NJ. Coleman, s. Henshaw and G.
/ H jackson We're chosen delegates to
the Congressional Convention at Cape
Charles.
The Republicans Of Orange county will
hold a convention at Orange Courthouse
on September 18th to elect delegates to
the Congressional Convention to be held
st Alexandria September 18th.
The Republicans OF Rappahannock
county Will meet at the county seat on
Saturday, September goth. to elect dele
gates to the Congressional Convention,
which meets at Buray September 25ti.
Fredericksburg is a candidate for the
location Of the Odd Fellows Home to be
esta biished in this State by the members
OF that order. Its advantages will be
brought to the attention OF those who will
have The deciding Of the question by
large committee composed jointly of
members of the City Council, Business
Mems Association and the local lodge. It
rs believed that Fredericksburg can offer
as good inducements as any place in the
State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17

the opening german Of the Keswick
Hunt Club. brilliant social function of
last Friday evening.
Miss Conrad, of Richmond, was among
the dancers who participated in this ger
man.
Mrs J. W. Rawley is now at home
to her friends at 2o3 South Third Street,
having returned from her summer trip.
DR.. Richard Booth and Mrs. John Pur-
cell, who have been visiting Mrs. J. H.
Redd, on Pine Street. have returned to
tkeir home at Randolph.
Miss May Martin, daughter Of Mr..
John D. Martin, of Chicago, is visiting
Miss Grace Redd, OF South Pine Street.
Mr.. G. Howard Redd. of the City Bank,
left yesterday for a two-weeks' visit to
Washington and vicinity While away
he will be the guest of Mr.. D. w. Coax
ley, on the Potomac.
Mrs. Henry de Ts,rniere Hooper. of
Fdenton, n. c., is the guest of her nieces,
the Misses Weddell, on North Second
Street.
Miss Mamie T. Pegram has returned
from pleasant visit to Amelia Court
house. where she was the guest of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy- Miss Pc
gram recited five selections at the CON
cert on the day of the Confederate re-
union. She was enthusiastically received
and was forced to respond to repeated
encores.
Miss .Elnora Watkins, of No. 1714 Wash
ington Street, has returned to the city
after a pleasant summer spent at Buck
roe Peach.
Miss Lillian w. Brown. OF BrookIand
PARK, is visiting friends in Jetersville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
rHANsroRrAr1oH LINES.
.Rihcm0nd, fredericksburg {
Potomac Railroad.
sroRrAr1ou 1Hxa

SCHEDULE In hFEECT MAY "a. 1ooA
70. - - ~. aAiiy. trom sssa-strest S,aetoa
Johannesburg and Asexandrix. stops at Oeeo-
9a.a ;, Sundays. Sleeping cars to Meaningless
aho VIEW 1ork. Dining Car.
o:as 4. A., da1iy. rom Main-strest Station.
'orida and metropolitan Limited for Washing.
tVs ana beyond Stops at trsdericksnurs ana
Aie1aadfia Sleeping cars to New York.
$500 A. si.uuay, tsom .ios station.
asssominodasioa fos Ashland and intermediates
s:o9 A. M, Sunday only, from Bryd-strces
Elm l., ZOE Washington and beyond stops AZ
C1errs Hill, Inclusive NsElsy, vccoQu~n and
As4anaria- Buret Parior Car.
S,..,S, q. n, except SUNDAY. from Byrd-Stress
.toa: Glen Allen ami local stations. Ashland to
pssior inclusive. SEMINARY and Alexandria
9. 4<;s noon, except Sunday. from g.sssSssr.
Elba A, tTs Washington and beyond SEsss AZ
and Af.,aad.s boswell Milford. srederieA. osss
Win Congressional Limited.
stanon M. except sunday, from Bryd-Street
station station accommodation Tor Fredericksburg and
HterHedlate points.
for o:y &C. =. N, ualiy. from Mainsuees Station
L.. aasuinSton and beyond. Stops at boswell.
SNssuerrlcKsbars and Alexandria. Sleeping Car ~
o'l2 z. H.. daily. from Elba Station for
W !" Washington and beyond Stops at ASH
sahd. fredericksburg and Alexandria.
s'sse eHn : Car to New York. Dining Car.
,, oSo z. a., except Sunday. from Elba Station,
accommodation eo for Ashland and intermediates
for 49,, oaiiy. from BrydStreet station
ashland. boswell. Milford. Fredericksburg.
Stons =. Hidswater ouantico and AlexandEia
p,,hh a.. otner stations Sunday. Sleeping Car
Rie nc; to New York and Washington to
HIS ?. n. except Sunday. from Eloa sta
S ior. accommodation for Ashland and interms-
TEAMS ARRIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Az a, M, except Sunday. at Eba Station.
accommodate ton from Ashland and intermediates
points.
80 A. H.. except Sunday. at 65rd-stress
I ,s,on. sScoEmodttion from fredericksburg and
80. $40 A. A.. daily, at Byrd-strees Station.
T Rsao ut AIIeHandsia. ocsoauan. Widswater.
Sleeping Car New YORK 10 Se Rishmond
Station Stops At eT iepi : snnaay At
Ashland. Inclusive. Glen Allen ard Eliza. Par
a:oa F; n, daily. at Elba Station. stops at
Alexandria H. Loston. occoquan. Fredericksburg
ana Milford Sleeping Car from New York.
2os P. M. daily. at Ma,n-st1ect Station.
stops at Alexandria. Fredericksburg. Mil.o.d.
boswell and Ashland. Sleeping Car from New
! $500 P. NJ, except Sunday. at Elba Station.
accommodation from Ashland AM. intermediates
7:l5 P. NJ. daily. at Bryd-strees Station.
stops at Alexandria. fredericksburg Boswell
Ashland and Eibn. Sleeping Car, from New
$3.50 P. M. daily. at Byrt.strest Station,
| stops at Alexandria and local s,a lions. Quantico
to Ashland. inclusive. Glen Allen and Ei6a. Buff
1923 P. NJ: daily, at Main-street Station
| Florida aud Mctrorolttan Linitnl stops at
land Sleeping Cars fr"n ss posw york an' 'a'
| HOO F. NJ. except Sunday. at Elba Station.
ncconmoda t'on from Ashland
". P. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
| ". D. DUKE General Manager.
E. T. d. MYERS. President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
WEEKLY CROP SUMMARY
Last Week Was unseasonably Cool East
of Rocky Mountains.
(By Associated Pras.,
BY Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. 1.-the
Agricultural Departments weekly crop
summary says: The week ending SEN
iember 18th was unseasonabiy COO,
throughout all districts east Of the Rocky
Mountains. more particularly in the Lake
regions. valley and Gulf States, with a
general absence OF rain, or only light
precipitation IN the greater part of the
area west OF the Mississippi River. Al
though heavy rains fell in portions of
Arkansas and Louisiana, more or less
damaging rrosts occurred on the 18th,
18th and 18th throughout the north So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
DIVIDEND.
OFFICE of

Office of
vlrginia-Carolina Chemical Company.
Richmond. Va. Sept. 9, 1902
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE
this day declared DIVIDEND OF TWO
(21 PER CENT, the same being dividend
No. sS, on the Preferred Stock of this
Comp Any, payable OCTOBER 10, 1902,
when checks will be mailed to all stock
holders of record at the close of business
September 3oth. The books for the
transfer OF Preferred Stock will be closed
from October 1st to 18th. both days in
cluded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
KILLED BY HER NIECE
Accidental Shooting of Mrs. Lucy En-
brick at Roanoke
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ROANOKE, VA, September 16.-Mrs.
Lucy Embrick, wife of William Embricls,
an employee of the machine shops here.
was accidentally shot and killed this
afternoon by Mabel Carroll, the thirteen
year-old niece Of her husband. The
mother of the girl had been cleaning the
pistol preparatory to going out for a
walk, and laid 1t on the table where Mrs.
Emb,ick was dressing. The girl was
snapping the pistol when it was dis
charged, the ball taking effect behind the
left temple, entering the brain. causing
instant death.
Mrs. Embrick was native of Franklin.
twenty-five years OF age. and was married
last December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
ROUND TRIP TOUR TO CALI.
FORNlA.

Special One Way Co1onists' Rates to
Montana, Idaho. Utah, Oregon, Wash
ington, California and British CoIums
bia via G. & Q. Route.
On September 18th. 29th and S0th. the
C. & o. Ry. will sell round trip first class
tickets to San Francisco. or Los An
geles. at $3.50. limited for return Novem-
Der 18th.
During September and October the c.
& O.. Ry. will sell special one-way second
class colonists tickets to points in Mon
tana. Idaho. Utah. Washington. Califor-
mia and British Columbia at greatly re-
FOR particulars address W. o. warthen
p A.. C. & o. Ry.. Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
Injured by a Blast.

Especial Dispatch 20 The Times,
SALEM. VA Sept 16.-News has just
been received here Of the serious injury
OF VIII. kingery and Charles Williams
at Rorer Mines. this county. They were
blasting in the mine and after having lit
several holes they returned, when one
blast went off almost under them.
1t IS thought that both will recover.