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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

B|GJ|M WIN. FIGHT
tween TH|MACS'.
Nominated for Postmaster Over
Captain McCauII.
A POPULAR APPOINTMENT.
Romantic Marriage Of Miss Elsie Hughes
to Maryland Physician r.J.
P. Smith TO Deliver Me-
mortal Address.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Tiu1es)
LYNCHBURG, VA, June I7-For a.
year or more people here have been Won
dering whom the Republican administra-
ton would appoint postmaster of Lynch
burg. At one time there were several
candidates for the appointment, but re-
Gently the number has narrowed down
to two and these were Captain P. H.
NIcCaull and Mr.. James M. Mclaughlin,
the latter of whom filled the Office from
1891 to 1896. Two or three months ago
it was thought here that Captain McCauil
would certainly be the successful candi-
date, and it was daily expected that he
would be selected by the President
A HITCH.
There was, however, a hitch in the ar
engagements and Captain N1cCaulls
chances seemed to grow doubtful. Then
it looked for a while as if the present
incrmbent, Mr.. w. L. Norman, would
continue to hold Office indefinitely.
Last week. however. information re-
ceived here indicated that Mr.. McLaugh-
lin was forging to the front, and since
last Friday it has been generally believed
that he would be appointed to the posi-
ton. That matter was finally settled to-
day, when the announcement came from
Washington that Mr.. Mclaughlin had
been selected by the President During
his term Of service Mr.. Mclaughlin gave
eminent satisfaction to the people Of
Lynchburg. He is exceedingly popular
among all classes of citizens, and it is
certain that under his administration the
Office will be kept up to its high stand
ard of efficiency.
sTEELHUGHEs.
Miss Elsie B. Hughes, daughter of the
late Hugh H. Hughes, of this city, and
Dr.. Guy Steel, of Cambridge, Md, were
married here to-day, the ceremony being
performed at ST Paul's Episcopal Church
by the rector Rev. T. NJ. Carson Only
a few friends and relatives were present.
Miss Estelle Hughes, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor, and Mr.. Ogle Steel,
CT Washington, brother of the groom.
was the best man.
Mss Hughes filled a position of trained
nurse in Baltimore for several years. and
it was there that she met DR.. Steel.
Before going to their future home in
Cambridge DR.. Steel and Mrs. Steel will
visit Boston and Lake George.
DIR. SMITHS RECEPTION.
DR.. J. P. Smith, of Richmond. who will
deliver the Memorial Day address here
tomorrow, arrived in the city this af-
ternoon and was received at the depot
by a committee consisting of Captain
Charles M. Blackboard, Dr. c. B. Fleet,
Mr. Upton D. Jennings and Rev. T. NJ.
McCorkle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
litter &C RAooas.
Weather Forecast Wednesday. light parable binds
Early Closing Hours.
on, sto,s closes daily at 8 p. M: .Sotodays. z Pm &
Special Clearing Up 5ale Of
China Qn0 Japanese Mattings

There's just five pieces of our soc
quality, extra good Jap. mating that
we'll sell for 18c per yard. Only
two colors left-red and blue-and
you'll save nearly one-half the orig
inal price on this lot.
Two styles OF China Mating will be
sold special at &c each. They're both
of a good quality, made up in small
weaveS of red and blue
One of the best mattings we have
in the house is an extra heavy China
for 28c. It's in all colors and you
eau get it in large or small designs.
just as your fancy guides you. You'll
not find a better value anywhere at
this figure and perhaps pay consld-
erably more elsewhere.
Plenty of odd pieces and remnants OF
botk China and Jap. Mattings to be had
al greatly reduced Jfgures-nany OF
them at less than they cost US III the full
piece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
At Washington Hotels.
fspecial Dispatch to The Tim

fSpecial Dispatch to The Times.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 17--Mfss
Nav Handy. who has been visiting Mrs
John r. McLain. at her country home
near washington, returned to Richmond
to-day.
, member of the State Medical Board
If Virginia, who has been i'll in Rich
mond for several weeks, is REGISTERED "a at
the Raleigh. DR.. Randolph returns home
much improved in health
Nor Hon. Ali Alfred P. Thorn. Of Norfolk. is
resistered at the New Willard.
Marshall Mccormick, of Berryvllle. Is
at the Raleigh.
f' at the Iuiii Metropolitan-w. W. Small
wood, Berryville: C.. starkey' Bluemont'
]. B. McCabe. Leesburg.
Mr. and Mrs. A L. Bradley OF Rich
mond. are at the National.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley B. Haynes, OF
Manchester. a newly welded couple. are
at the Howard House
. Other Virginians at the Howard House
osborne, Fredericksburg; R.
T.. DINNER, Richmond; j. 7. Saunders rs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
NEW LONDON ACADEMY
One of the Oldest and Best Schools in
Virginia-Finsl Exercises.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


BEDFORD SPRINGS, VA, June 1.-THE
closing exercises of the New London
Academy school. one mile from this
place came off last Thursday. This school
is run under a public and private system
for both sexes, and is one of the oldest in
the State, being 107 years old. The past
session has been a very successful one.
and Prof E. Albert Smith and assistants
have spared no effort to make it so. There
are 1876 scholars and only three teachers.
Certificates of distinction were awarded
to the successful scholars in each study.
Mr.. Robert A. Russell received the schol-
arship medal. Miss Mary Watkins the
junior scholarship medal. and Miss Alma
Abbott the defamation medal. This last
medal was awarded to Miss Abbott after
close contest, which was decided upon
by three judges. Rev. Mr.. Arthur, in
very short speech. which was full of
humor and wit, delivered this medal.
The address of the occasion. which was
the closing exercises. was delivered by
Rev. w. w. Smith, president Randolph
Macon Woman's College. Lynchburg. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
THEFUND is GROWING
Additional Contributions for the Y. M.
G, A, Fund.

T'ha earnest effort on the part OF lead
plete the twenty-five thousand dollar
Jubilee Fund of the Young Mems Chris
1ian Association, wherewith to pay all
the indebtedness to date, provide for ne
cessary repairs. and for the maintenance
of the work for the year ending March
81, 1902. continues. The yonng men are
doing noble service. General Secretary
Mckee returned from the International
Secretaries Conference, which was held
AT Mountain Lake Park Md, early yes
Ierday morning, and among the subscrip-
tons reported TO him during the day
were the following: Q. II. Berry & Co.,
500: Beverly T. Crump, $50; w. ].
1,eake, Sis, and others The total amount
already pledged is slS,417, made up as
follows: One pledge of $4,000; FIVE OF
1000; eight OF $500; four of $3.50; three of
5000 one Of $3.50: twenty-five of 500.
twenty of $50. and fifty of SIS; also over
one hundred OF smaller pledges The need
of the hour is that three or four friends
or this most progressive and important
work come to the rescue with substantial
pledges of $1,000 or $500 each. These Sc
cured. there can be no question but that
the movement will become exceedingly
popular and enough smaller pledges be
secured rapidly to reach the needed
$4,000.
LHnchburg will begin a movement for
new Y. NJ. c. A. building the first of
the year.
Washington. D. c.. has just sold its
old property for s12oooo. cancelling there
with mortgage, and deposting $4,000
IN the bank.
Charlotte. N. c., has tust raised $1,000
for improvements.
Augusta, Ga, is erecting new build
Ing.
Asheviile N. c.. has contracted for a
ssse.s5o building. while Columbus. Ga, is
nhout to move into its new building, the
Fift of one leading citizen, and the col
ecred y. NJ c. A, at the same place, will
soon have the same privilege. the gift
being made by the same citizen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
FROM NEW YORK.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY. e1-
a[t Sunday, from company pier, No 26
Mort River; at Fl NJ cad for old Point
SSpasaneake and Ohio and Norfolk and
Western trains for Richmond. or WITH
new steamer Brandon, leaving Norfolk
ITPEICHT received and forwarded
ea tKht except Sunday
Tickets on sale at Company's Office, No.
1912 East Main Street; Richmond Trans
1Mnrnhv's Hotel. Chesapeake and Ohio
and Richmond and Petersburg depots.
Richmond. Baggage checked through to
all points.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
FARMERS PLANTING TOBACCO
Judge Miller, who was Sick,ls Better.
A New Church.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

PoWHATAN COURTHOUSE, VA.
June 17.-Up to this time very few farm
ers had planted any tobacco. and those
who had planted had to haul water and
plant by making season. Plants as a
rule are plentiful. and it is safe to say
that during the season. made by the rains
of the last few days. any quantity will be
planted.
The corn crop is looking we'll The
wheat crop is not an average one, but is
better than it was thought to be at one
time A small oat crop was seeded. and
will be an average one. The grass crop
is not a third of crop.
Judge Thomas NJ. Miller has been de-
tanned at his home for several days by
sickness. He is now improving, and it is
thought he will soon be out again.
The Committee on Building of the Bap-
fists here expect to commence work on a
new house of worship in a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
Bay Line
so Balti"ore
Via C. & O. Railway and
Old Point.
u. s. MAIL ROUTE.

Leave Richmond VIA. Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway daily. except Sunday. a. {
P. NJ. connecting at Old Point with the
s,1nerb steamers of the Old Bay Line.
leaving at IT'S P. NJ, arriving Baltimore
s.3O a. NJ, in time to make connection
with all trains North. East and West.
short rail ride and all night on one of the
finest steamers in Southern waters. Re-
turning, arrive Richmond 1880 A. NJ.
daily, except Monday
NV at general offices Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway, Richmond Transfer Company
and 1905 East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT
House will Know What Money was Paid
3. F. Thurber Out of Cuban Funds.
my Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE House
Committee on Military Affairs to-da. or
dered favorable report on the resolution
OF Representative Bartelett, Of Georgia,
requesting the Secretary Of War to fur
nish the House information as to what
amounts was paid by United States of
ficers in Cuba to F. B. Thurber or other
persons for advocating Cuban reciprocity.
Representative Hay. of Virginia, called
up the resolution and his motion for con-
siderat!on prevailed. two Republicans. as
well as three Democrats voting for. 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
H. Old Dominion
| II e Steamship Co.
DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK
THE NORTH AND EAST.
FROM RICHMOND.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY, ex-
cont sunday, by Chesapeake and Ohio
p.i,way at $50 A. NJ. and 4. p NJ. or 9 A
NJ and 3 P NJ. by Norfolk and Western
railway, both lines connecting. at Nor
I or by company's new steamer Bran
Wy leaving Monday Wednesday and Fri
a ao, at p. NJ. arriving Norfolk at s A.
NJ, then transferring to New York
sts Sap5TsIGHT for all northern. eastern and
soraien ports received and forwarded
deiiW. except Sunday, at company's wharf.
pockettS-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

located and very accessible, the station
on the Norfolk and Southern Railroad be-
ing Immediately in the rear, with the life
saving station near at hand. Miss Julia
N. Southall. of Jackson, N. G., very
Charge Charge Of the payne Cottage. Captain
w a. Payne. the owner of the Payne
Cottage, is largely interested in the fish
pounds being operated at this place, and
the cottage is famous for Its fish diet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
On and around
Jhe eobbies.

CRANK Lassiter will be the next Con-
gresham from the Fourth District, salo
Mr.. W. C, VIM, of Lunenburg, at New
Ford's last night '.He will carry my
county by a large majority" he continued,
land is gaining in other sections almost
daily Mr.. VIM, who owns about Sooo
acres of the best farming land IN his
county, says the recent rains have been
showers of blessing to his people and
that they are all busy and happy now.
Mr. VIM was in the lobby for some time
with his friend. Judge Timothy Rives, OF
Prince George, last night. I voted Tor
the Judges father for Congress alter
no was dead" said Mr.. Winn, and then
he related the incident of the sudden
death Of the late Congressman Tim Rlves,
who died on the morning of an election
day on which he was a candidate for re-
cleo ton 1t was a that time that the
late James D. Brady was elected to Con-
gress from the Fourth District for his
first term.
.'The people out my way. as rule,
are not kicking on the new Constitution
said Mr.. c. c.. Lincoln, Of Marion, mem
Der of the Republican State Executive
Committee from the Ninth District, at
Murphys last night For my own part"
he continued, II think the convention
r,ade a great many Improvements over
the present instrument. I like the new
coslrt system and a great many other fea-
tures' Mr. Lincoln said he favored put
ting Republican candidates out for Con-
gress in all the districts next fall.
Mr.. Minor Bolts Lewis. a prominent
Republican leader of Rockingham, and
editor of the Spirit Of the Valley. was
among his friends at Murphy S last
night
Ex-Congressman r. T. Thorp. Of Neck
lenburg, was at N1urphy's in attendance
upon the Executive Committee meeting
of his party last night.
Hon. C. A. Heermans' of Montgomery
is one of the strongest members of the
minority party in the present GENERAL
Assembly He is here in attendance
upon the Republican Executive Commit
tee, and when seen at Murphy's last
night, said in answer to a question that
unless It should be the unanimous voice
OF his party colleagues, he supposed ne
would take the Oath OF allegiance TO lHe
new Constitution. Mr.. Heern*ans. how
ever, does not like the new instrument
and is even less pleased with its procla-
nation.
Some Virginians registered are:
Murphy's: E. P. Mclean, Alexandria, c.
M. Gibbons, Winchester; J. L. Dinsmore,
Norfolk; Park Agnew and J. L. Crup-
per. Alexandria; George E. Bowden and
D. L. Groner, Norfolk; DR.. NJ. R. Allen.
Norfolk; w. H Perkins. Urbanna M. J.
Squire, Emporia; T. Fl. Boyne, AleXan-
dria: Asa Rogers and General Stith Boil
ing, Petersburg; M. v. Gregory. Chase
city: R. w, Blair, Wythe; Thomas L.
Moore. Montgomery; c. G.. Lincoln. Ma
rion: &. G Bolton. Danville; v. Dabney.
virginia; e. p Mallett, Virginia Beach;
= P. Sunmerson, Staunton; S. Brown
Allen, Staunton; John NJ. Griffin. Fred
ericksburg.
gENWVgps rr
New Ford's: Messrs. r. L. Brown, Big
stone Gap; G.. C. Osborne, University OF
Virginia: C. E. Miller, Elkton.
Registered at the Lexington are Mayor
NJ e. Willis and son, of Fredericksburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
LACE MAKERS STRIKE
Move is in Connection with the Anthra-
cite Strike.
~ ..sociated Press

fRy Associated Press.)
wILKEsBARRE, PA, June LG-be.
cause the general manager would not
discharge Ave girls whose relatives y9i,,t are
still at work in the mines. the Wllk IS,
barre Lace manufacturing Company the
largest in the United States; was COM 1no
PEELED to shut down to-day.' Between we, CIV
and 1000 persons are affected. me ace
makers and cotton WORKERS d
str;I-;,, miners in every way possible.
The Shutting down of the lace mill was
the only important development in in the
wyoming region to-day. The general
strike situation remains uncha nged.
The miners report that more men en- came e q
ont TO-DAY. and the coal company Off
Gals, on the contrary. claimed they are
increasing their forces around the col
Heries s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
EXCURSIONS.
ExCuRsIONTO WASHINGTON.

via Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad Monday. June 3d. 1907:
train leaves Broad and Hancock Streets
Monday morning at 9 "A. NJ. Returning.
leaves Washington Tuesday, June 2Ath.
at o'clock P. NJ. Round trip fare. $3.50.
This excursion will be run by the ladies'
of Grove Avenue Baptist Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

It was autnoritatively stated here Ia:
night that Hon. E. NJ. McPeak. the young
Republican member of the House. of
Delegates, from Carroll county, had re-
moved his residence to Mcdowell county,
w. Va, and would shortly send In his
resignation as a member of the House.
This will necessitate new election,
as the county would hardly want to be
without representative during the long
session next winter. Mr.. McPeak IS a
lawyer of recognized ability. and he goes
to West Virginia to practice his profes-.
sion. He is CommonWeaith's Attorney
for his county, as well as its representa-
tive in the House of Delegates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
CAUGHT A CORPSE
A Colored Fisherman Hooks the Body
IF Dro,npoI O;Ior

fsnnca1 Dispatch to The Tines.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, June IL
While fishing tonight negro caught
corpse in the nose and pulled it to the
surface. It was the body of Charles
Rungerla, of New York. the oiler on
the Old Dominion steamship Jefferson,
drowned Sunday while bathing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
Prices on Smyrna Rugs ano Drusgets
Reduced 20 Per Cent.

large Atwood Smyrna Rugs Druggs suitable
summer which slightly soled from
handling we'll sell reduction from their former prices
you good dugget this nows your chance
bargain.
$1,000 Drugget instance you purchase $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
DRY
PERFECT
| coil, Powder
AN ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY.
Used by people Of refinement:
for over a quarter OF. a century,

by refusin gto take the oath would
find himself up against the real thing"
for it is not believed there are dozen
mem ers in both branches, outside Of
Republicans. who would join in such
movement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

GREY CLIFF. SUMNER HOME. NEAR
the White Sulphur Springs For parti-
cuIars with references. apply to MISS
T DANIEL, White Sulphur Springs,
w. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
MERCHANTS AND MINERS
Transportation Co.,
STEAMSHIP LINE
Direct Route to

~ CT TO ute 10
Boston, Mass, and Providence, Ri.
Steamers leave Norfolk for Boston Tues
day. Wednesday. Friday and Sunday. For.
Providence Monday. Thursday and ESa tur-s
day at {. Pm. accommodate tons and cui-
sine unsurpassed. Passengers and freight
cts on sale at c. & o. and N. CIV. Rail-
way offices and No. 9o3 East Main Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

A member of the Legislature from the
Eighth District has issued a letter tc
his colleagues asking their views as tc
the authority of the Constitutional Con-
atstution to proclaim the new instru-
ment. and incidentally suggests that there
might be some objections on the part
of members to take the oath according
to the provisions of the schedule.
The writer, though a Democrat, is said
to have been an anti-Constitution man
from the inception of the battle for con-
,stitutional reform. From which was
said by members seen here last night.
any one who would lead a movement
against recognizing the new instrument
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

Registered at the Lexington are Mayor
M q Willis and son, of Fredericksburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

Mr. Minor Bolts Lewis. a prominent
Republican leader of Rockingham, and
editor of the Spirit Of the Valley. was
among his friends at Murphy S last
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18

Ex-Congressman r. T. Thorp. of Neck
lenburg, was at Murphy's in attendance
upon the Executive Committee meeting
of his Party last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-18
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

!, NJ 9:O5 A. NJ, 111O A. NJ. ITO P.
M p. NJ. 4:S0 P. M. 500 P. NJ.
7:25 P. NJ, Gas P. NJ. 11:30 P NJ
DAILY Exc
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-03
vashington.s Birthday.

Washington's birthday was made a
legal holiday by vote of the Massachu.
setts legislature April Is, 1856; there
fore Feb. 90, 1857, was first legal
holiday. For many years previous
Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis held recep-
ton at her home on Feb. %, to which
all the people Of the city of Boston
were invited. Her house was open to
the public on that day. and before and
after the day became legal holiday
all the military companies OF Boston
would parade past her house on the
22d. Probably the first occasion Of
Washington's birthday being recog-
nized was Feb. II, 1871. That was by
the French troops at Newport. II. l. AS
the 11th fell on Sunday. the celebra-
ton was held on the 18th. This was
according to the old style of reckoning.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-03
The Oldest Death Sentence.

The Oldest death sentence extant is
found in the Amherst papyri contain
ing the trials of state criminals in
Egypt, about 1900 B. c. The criminal
In this case was found guilty of magic,
which his judges state was worthy Of.
death, which he carried out, and he.
killed himself" apparently by stab
bing, as in the Japanese "hari kari"
which is also of very ancient origin.
Among less civilized peoples drown
ing would seem to have been the carli.
est method of legal punishment, for
about 450 B. c. the Britons killed their
criminals by throwing them into
quagmire. OF other than capital lsun
ishments the oldest recorded comes
from Chaldea, where it was enacted
some G,000 years ago that when any
one MANNED a slave 1.-The hand that
thus offended should pay him each day
a measure of corn"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-03
A:B.CBoHEMkAw]
KING OF AL BOTTLED BEERS""~>
Julius Dealers. s
A Telling Retort.

Fault was found, says the Christian
Endeavor World, with the way in
which the shorthand writers reported
the speeches in a legislative body.
They retaliated by giving the speech
of one OF the members exactly as he
made it, with the following result:
The reporters-ought not to-the re-
porters ought not to be the ones tu
judge Of what is important-no to sar
what should be left out-but-the mem
bers only judge Of what is imporr
tant. AS las my speeches--as the re.
ports-as what / say is reported some
times, no one-nObody can understand
from the reports-what it is-what |
mean. So--it strikes melt has struck
me certain matters-things that appear
of importanCe-are sometimes left out
omitted. The. reporters-the papers
points are reported mean-to make
a brief statement - what the paper
thinks of interests reported"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-03
who Executed Charles l..


In the burial register of Whitechapel
under the year 1919 is the following
entry:
June 21st. Richard Brandon. a man
out Of Rosemary lane. This Brandon
is held to be the man who beheaded
Charles the First"
less distinguished candidate for
the infamy was one William Hewlett,
actually condemned to death after the
restoration for a part he never played
and only saved from the gallows by
the urgent efforts of few citizens
who swore that Brandon did the deed.
Brandon was not available for retribu-
ton. He had died in his bed six
months after Charles was heheaded
and had been hurried ignomnicusly
into his grave in Whitechapel church
yard. AS public eXecutioncr of London
he could hardly escape his destiny, but
it is said that remorse end horror
shortened his days. In his Supposed
Confession" tract widely circulated
at the time, he claims that he was
fetched out of bed by a troop of
horse" and carried against his will to
the scaffOld; also that he was paid f30
all in half crowns. for the work. and
had IAN orange stuck full of cloves
and a handkerchief out of the kings
pocket" The orange he sold for 10
shillings in Rosemary Harpcrs
Magazine.