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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
SUNK IN FOG
British Steamer Went Down With Naeo
and Ono Passenger.


LONDON. Oct. s.-The North Garmaa
Lloyd steamer kron Prin1 Wilhslu.
which sailed from Southampton today
Cor New York, ran into and sank tho
British steamer Robert inshem. during
dense fog OF Beachy Head tits morn
Ing. The Robert Ingham went down
ABOUT todr tiiiiiutes after the co, lision.
but the kron Prin= Wilhelm saved ell
her crew OF thirteen men. with the ex-
ceprion OF the mate and tho only pas
se1!ser She had on board
The lron F'r:nz sNrineira su:e.al 40
damage whatever and proceeded on har
voyage after landing TIE shtpwrscissd
men at Southampton. Tho 7sobess IN
CHAM was bound for tho Tyne.
The mates name was William KILLER.
and the passenger was named Scott.
They were both asleep below when tho
crash came Scott was killed In his
berth. Miller rushed on deck. and vas
Immediately washed overheard. his
lifeless body being picked Up by :hel
kron Prinz Wilhelm's boats. which her.
ried to the rescue OF the survivors OF tho
lost steamer.
The crew OF the Robert Ingham lost
al their belongings. but upon their ar-
rival at Southampton they were pro-
vided with clothing by the Mariners So
ciety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
CONVENTION WHITE
MANS MEETING
Why District Attorney Hugh
c. Miller Did Not Attend
Tho n,,f,,o,oe
the Conference.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NORFOLK, VA. October S.-The Re-
publicans express great satisfaction be-
cause Of the harmony Of the convention.
the admirable candidate, Robert n.
Hughes, nominated. and the absence Of
negroes.
One of the prominent delegates said
this morning in commenting on it. that
lit was as a white mans convention.
but STILL he said, .the negroes are sat
isGed., and they will vote the ticket
One Of the humorous stories is that
Hugh G. Miller. Assistant Distroict -Attor-
ney. was left out Of conference held
In Norfolk previous to the convention
Mr.. Miller did not arrive at the confer
ence room in the United States Court
building till the door had been c'oxed.
Of course it was an executive sesS on,
and the doorkee per would not admit any
one.
Mr.. Miller chided, protested and neaded
IN vain. The door was closed, and the
doo-keeper said his orders were to admit
10 one
NJ. Miller declared that he wished to
see Colonel RowEen about legal matter,
and used other. arguments all in vain. on
the obdurate doorkeeper. The confer
ence went on and Mr.. Miller was
not in IT. He did not attend the conven-
ton either.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
GREAT FLIGHT OF
AN Iron CYLINDER.
Soda Water Apparatus ExpIodes
in House on Fire.
PRELIMINARY ROAD SURVEY.
Engineers Running Line Through Lunen
burg County Towards Chase City.
farmers Marketing Their New
crop-A High Citizen.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

Special Dispatch to The Iimeso
CHASE CITY, VA. October 6-DurinS
tho IRE here last week an iron cyltn-
dar four feet long, and weighing leu
pounds. and used ss an attachnent O. 2
8chared soda fountain whsn the heat
reached it, was hurled through the ar
over two trees, distance Of 500 fees'
and fell in the garden OF Colonel =. ..
ELAN with one end penetrating the caro-
ove. two feet, where It was found.
The colonels house was near by. and.
If it had been struck by the IRON II
would have gone through It
PRELIMINARY SURVEY.
The engineers on the preliminary SUI
vev Of the Chase City and Blackstone
railroad are now id Lunenburg. with .
force Of ten men. coming in the direettoa
az thi, place. Thirty students st Black
STONE have run two lines TO Nottowsy
River.
Il any town has Q taller man than
- have here. let It be known. 8lr. John
watts Williams, bookkeeper for the firm
OF sake Roberts & Company here, meas
FuIes from heel to crow six feet and sew
On inches. He Is over nifty years cd.
and usual weight 100 pounds.
NEW ToBACCO.
The farmers have practically secured
all OF their tobacco. ana ere curing and
marketing the crop - rapidly - possi-s
bic Over 100. 600 pomdsSws1 eoSd here
last Friday. ana large sales every day
.oe the week. his good prices psid 6aef
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
NEW FINANCIAL. CONCERN
The virginia-Carolina Trust Company
Organized at Norfolk.
(Rv Associated Press
(By Associated Press,

NORFOLK, VA. October s-Under .
charter secured from the Virginia Legis-
lature last March, the Virginia Carolina
Trust Company was organized here to-
day with the election Of the following
officers:
President. w. w Moss, late OF Media.
Pa; Vice-President and General Coun-
sci, W. D. Pender, of Norfolk: Secretary
and Treasurer, George W. Twohy. OF
Norfolk
The company starts business with q
paid-up capital Of $4,000. and capital
limited to s1,VOO.OCO.
Among tie directors are Joseph Rich
ards, Philadelphia. chief engineer Penn
sylvania Railroad: Joseph Keen. Jr..
president American Pipe Manufacturing
Company, and James II. Dawes, general
superintendent Of the same concern, both
OF Philadelphia; General Manager ]. NJ.
Barr, Of the Seaboard Air Line. and Cen
eral Manager Johnson. OF the Norfolk
and Western: Edward S. Peret. of New
York. president of the National Conduit
and Cable Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
SEVEN HUNDRED
DELEGATES AT TEND.
Big Meeting in Norfolk Of the
American Christian Con.
vention.
(specia! Dispatch to The TImes.)

\opeCldi =OlSpdtCQ 10 Inc .llmeS.)
NORFOLK, VA. October s.-The
American Christian Convention began
its session here this afternoon with for
NAL welcoming addresses, Of which the
especial feature was sermon by Rev.
DR.. Martyr Summerbell, Of Lakemont.
New York, president Of starkey Semi
nary Palmer Institute, that place His
theme was "The Living Church." and
it was most admirable discourse. The
sermon was followed by the communion
service. which was conducted by Rev.
David E. N1illard. of Michigan, and Rev.
J. ". We.tons. Of North Carolina.
The attendance upon this session Of
the convention is the largest In its HIS
tory, there being about 700 delegates and
visitors here. The highest number at
tho last quadrennial convention. held at
New Market, Canada, four years ago.
was 800 delegates and 100 visitors, max
ing a total Of 100.
The most important work Of the body
will be missions, education and publi-
cation.
There are ninety conferences repre-
sented in the convention from the United
States and Canada. OF these, seven are
from the Southern States, and they will
be represented by at least 100 delegates
from various portions Of the South,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09

reason 1t cures kidney disease is because
it cures catarrh. Catarrh OF the kidneys
is the cause of most kidney disease.
Peluna cures catarrh wherever 1t hap-
pens to be located. It rarely fails.
President Louisiana Commercial Cub.
Hon. William Watson Washburn.
president of the Louisiana Commercial
Club and a very we'll known man Of
New Orleans, La. writes from 637 Canal
Street:
II am satisfied that there is not finer
medicine placed before the public to-day
than Peruna, have been troubled for
nearly twelve years with kidney and
liver trouble and at times have been
q pretty sick man, unable to attend to
my duties.
Il had about made up my mind that
no medicine could help me. when one
Of your booklets was brought to my
office. which read in a leisure hour.
then decided to give Peruna trial and
found that had at last secured the
right medicine for ms.
For two months I used 1t faithfully,
and then felt so well that was like a
young man once more. This was over
year ago and have not had any
trouble since.
although am In the seventies,
feel better and more active than did
thirty years ago."-W. W. Washburn.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving u
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus,
Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
NAILS ONCE more
At FREDERICKSBURG
The Wsshouts Repaired AID thu
Trains Resume Running.
found A SILVER MEDAL
Well Preserved W-r Relic unearthed in
S.atforu - National copper Ore
Company TO iMnn. PYr,.es Ex>
eiusNeiy ia o,auoru EQUITY.
,.peca1 dispatch to The 1lraea.

>
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. October g.
Mucn Teuef vas let mere at The arriva,
tbs morning OF the Trains pearng mas
from BON North and south, Inc mrs,
trains to nllns mans Uvel L4e Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
since 4AuAuay afternoon. ksepails 20 me
~ashouts. which we1o very serious, have
been nearly completed. tLoLgh the scnet-
ule OF trains Is YET disatIangcd cd. IL is
thought that by tomorrow tncy Will lie
runiAng on xc.eduIe time
The Board Of Directors Of the Kappa
hammock Valley Fair Society met here.
ordered all OF the premiums awarded at
the recent fair pald in tuil. and selected
December 20 as tho time tor tne gen sIai
Sochhu.derS uleetlnI of The soocict. "A
handsome balance is left in the treasury
after provoking Tor all expenses ana pre-
niums
A SILVER MEDAL.
blr. Thomas Jett found on Fair View
farm. In Stafford county. near this city.
8 silver medal in spendld STATE Of
preservation which was evidently lost
during the Civil War by a Federal SOL
der The medal bears tie following In
scrption: .'Sergean NJ Luther, Com
pany /. 37th Massachusetts Volunteers.
Springfield Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Charles a. Berry, q prom nent mer-
GnRnt IN Inc GSOILlSlH5 AscChs
o new wharf on Machodoc Creek.
Professor j. NJ Harris. of Culpcper
county. has on his farm. In field bor-
asring on the Rapidan River. one Of the
heavl -st crops of corn ever seen In this
section It Is thicls1y planted, tall and
heavy cared, and Professor Harris eA-
poets to average twenty bushels to the
acre throughout the field.
TO NINE PYRITES.
The National Copper Ore Company. Of
New York, is sink ng Shaft at the Py-
rites mines near Garrisonville, In Stat
ford county. with the Intention to mine
extensively. New machinery is be ng
MT IN and buildings erected for the
pant and for the operatives. The right
OF way has been obtained to run mar
row gauge railway from the mines to
Coal Landing, on Acquia Creek. tIibu-
aary OF the Potomac RIVER. which Is
the nearest shipping point.
Veterans Of the G. A. r. continue to
arrive here on every train from WASH
iug,un TO visit the batte-neias a!io o1aer
historical points hero and in this sec
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
EXCITING RUNAWAY
The Strenuous Dari 6 OF Young Me
prevent Serious Accident.
,aacial I,ianatch to The

Especial Dispatch to The Times,
LEXINGTON. VA, october s--iester-
day about noon serious runaway 49, 1...i
dealt was narrowly averted AS MIS-. VIII
linm 8. Davis, of Jellico. Tenn. daugh-
ter OF Major and Mrs. Finley ". dous-
ton. who has been visiting her parents
for several weeks, vas driving through
!. wn her horse became frightened and ran
down Main Street. Efforts We're made to
~.cp the animal. first by negro and
then by student. A F. White. OF west
Virginia, who climbed into the rear Of the
buggy and grasped the lines. and finally
IL kirby Snider. who ran out and grasped
t,., horse in the nostrils with one hand
and with the other caught the animal by
xhc throat. which brought him TO a stop.
AIRS. Davis was uninjured.
Mr.. T. Med. Adair, administrator for
tho estate Of the late William H Metz.
has sold to Mrs. l.. r. Pace, of Danville
Va, the home OF Mr.. Metz, at East Lex
inEton, consisting OF an elegant residence
and about live acres OF land. for $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
catarrh Of lie Kidneys Common Disease.
Kidney Trouble Oftsn Fla to Be Re-
garded as Catarrh by PLY icians.

Catarrh Of the kidneys is very COM
mon indeed 1t is pity this fact Is not
better known to the physicians as well
as the people.
People have kidney disease. They
take some diuretic hoping to get better.
They never once think Of catarrh. Kid
ney disease and catarrh are seldom as
ISOLATED in the minds of the people. and
alas. it is not very often associated in
the minds of the physicians. Too few
physicians recognize catsrrh OF the kid
neys. They doctor for something else
They try this remedy and that remedy.
The trouble may be catarrh all the
time. A few bottles of Peruna would
cure them.
Pc-ru-na Removes the Cause OF the Kidney
Tr ube.
Peruna strikes at the very centre Of
the difficulty. by eradica ting the ca
tarrh from the kidneys. Catarri is the
cause Of kidney difficulty. Remove the
unerIing accuracy Peruna goes right to
the spot. The kidneys are soon doing
their work with perfect regularity.
Thousands OF Testimonial s.
Thousands OF testimonials from people
who have had kidney disease which had
gone beyond the control Of the physi-
clan are received by DR.. Hartman every
year, giving Peluna the whole praise
for marvellous cures.
P.-ru ma Cures ri lrey- Disease.
Peruna cures kidney disease. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
AMAD DOG SCARE
An Animal Runs Amuck Down Cripple
Greek VALLEY.

Especial Dispatch to The Tmes.)
WYTHEV1LLE. VA. October ga
mad dog scare Is terrifying the people
of the western end OF this county. A
dog belonging to a prominent farmer
Living near the Smyth county line went
mad, and ran several miles down the
Cripple Creek Valley, biting stock and
other dogs en- route. It went to the
home Of George A. Lambert, we'll
known citizen, and former member Of
the Legislature. and tried to bite his
little daughter. and bit several dogs on
the place. It was finally killed. but
the people Of the upper Cripple Creek
Valley are much concerned over the
matter. fearing that the animals bitten
may develop hydrophobia-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
THE HIGHEST SOCIAL HONOR
To Be Elected President Of the Final
Rai-The College Annual
Especial Dispatch to The Ttmes.)

LEXINGTON, va. Oct. s.-Jamee
Warren Bagley. Of Fayetteville. Tenn.
has been elected president of the final
ball by his fellow students at Washing
ton and Lee University. This is the
highest social honor at the University
and is striven for every year by mum
Der Of young men.
The stan OF the Calyx, the college an
nual published by the students of Wash
ington and Lee. has been elected as fol-
lows: Editor-in- Chief. Samuel Andrew
Witherspoon. Jr., of Meridian, Miss;
Business Manager. John Monro Banister
Gill. of Petersburg, Va; Business Editor,
Joseph Calvin Pancake, OF Romney, w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
Escaped Luna ic.

LEESBURG, VA, Oct. s.-Charles
Cogle, a lunatic OF violent and cunning
disposition who formerly lived near
Hillsboro, this county, escaped Saturday
from the Western State Hospital at
Stanton, where he has been confined
for a period Of ten years.
Superintendent Blackford wrote to
Sheriff Russell ordering his rearrest and
detention. if. as supposed. he be in this
section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
FIRE-BUGS Captured
Men Lay In Wait for Them with Guns
and Fired on Them.

and Fired on Them.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ALEXANDRIA. VA. October s.-Jamss
Richards Jr., and Oliver Rodter. white
men. were held for the grand jury to-
day on the charge OF attempting TO set
fire to the frame saloon conducted by
James J. Kelley, at the intersection OF
Duke and Peyton Streets. The men were
seen around the place last night by the
bartender. and their actions aroused his
suspicious. and shortly afterwards he and
several men. armed with pistols and shot
guIs. laid In hiding Tor further develop
me1ts. Their efforts were shortly re-
Warded. az several men were ssA - sp-
preach from rear entra1Ace and throw
a piece Of lighted oiled waste into the
bullu,rg. The men fred at ths drebugs.
but they made good their escape, but
were subsequently captured.
This Is the third attempt that has been
made to fire this saloon in the last three
y eeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
.. M.odle Dots.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.

Especial Dispatch to The Tfncs.)
DINWIDD1E, VA. October s.-Mr. A.
u. orgain. Clerk OF The County Court,
~ho has been confined 10 his home by
sickness. 10 able to come to his ONCE
Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Sutherland have
ISSUED invitations to the marriage al
their daughter. Maud, to Mr.. Villa ~
King Davis. son Of Or. Jett Davis, on
tho 18th instant, a. Trinity Church.
Captain ana Mrs.. ". r. Doyle have is.
sued irs!tations to their friends to meet
their son. Mr.. Arthur Doyle, and his
bride. from to 10 p. A., on the 10th
onstant.
1Ir. Dos'. married Miss King, Of Ken.
enckY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
DEATH IN THE FIELD
The Body of Orlando S. Simmons
Found by Searchers,
special Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BUCHANAN, VA, Oct. S.-Mr. Or
Iando s. Simmons, a prominent citizen
living near Arch Mills, was found dead
in a field near his house this morning.
He had gone out to work with his team
and failing to return. some one went to
look for him and when found he was
dead, Heart disease is supposed to be
the cause.
Mr. Simmons was the brother OF Judge
" e. Simmons, Of Fincastle. He was a
brave Confederate soldier and a worthy
citizen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
WANT AN EXHIBIT MADE
Association Of Agricultural Colleges
Consider the Matter.
NV Associated Presal

(By Associated Press.)
ATLANTA. GA, October S.-To-day's
session of the Association OF American
Agricultural Colleges and Experimental
Stations in corvention here. was devoted
to the discussion OF the committees re-
port commencing that an exhibition be
made by the association at the Louis
lana exposition at st. Louis. in 1904
It was urged that an appropriation Of
$4,000 be asked for, making the exhibit.
TIE convention adjourned for the day
this afternoon without taking any action.
The election Of officers will be held to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
Southern We. rnarians Meet.
(By Associated Press.1

ATLANTA. GA. Oct S.-The Southern
Veterinary Association met here to-day
The meeting was called to order by Dr.
C.. A Carr. OF Alabama Polytechnic In
stItus, OF Auburn. Ala
It u understood that the association
win recommend Uniform system OF
cattle lawS and VIII probably Issue ..
bulletin on the best methods Of annt-
hilating the COW tick In tho southerr
States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
SHIELDS DIVISION
Keep Open House for Confederate
Veterans in Washington.
lSpecinl pisnatch to The Time.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
HARRlSONBURG. VA, Oct. S.-The
survivors OF the famous Shields division
Of the Federal army. which participated
In the hattie OF Port Republic. In this
county. during the Civil War. will prob
ably visit the famous battlefield mex,
Friday. Mayor Roller called meeting
Of the citizens to give them a warm wei
eome. Confederate veterans here have
feceiYed a general invitation to come to
Washington and be the guests Of the
Shields division Association during the
Grand Arm? encan1pment. 1t lis said a
number OF veterans who wore the gray
&ill go to Washington this week and ac-
sept the invitation SO generously given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
csurch His Soei s.

The Church Hill Medical Association
win meet at s o'clock this evening at tho
residence Of DR.. Bea1iey. The subject
OF diphsheria will be discussed. led by
DR.. r. %. Garcin En-
At the next meeting sE5sipslas VII b.
.considesd DR. e sJuRaa o1Dsahimsr
hadin9 - Asuao1eA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09

Angles writes:
years ago suffering with catarrh Of the
kidneys of health thought the climate would
bu, found what could
Peruna could weeks convinced that
right and was then we'll know of
twenty members Of the lodge to which
bladder and kidney
through Peruna and it has host of friends in
this ctv."-Samuel r. Sprecher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
BEAT AN OLD MAN
Barn and Straw Stacks Burned it
Snyfh County,
Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.l

IcpEC1u1 O3sTuttu 70 7-17c = IN
ATKINS, VA. Oct I'll J.. Musser
assaulted and badly hurt William
vaught, an aged man. in an old fled yes
terday, through which hIusser Was pass
ing to his work.
Bad blood has existed between the two
men for several years. Musser WAS ar
rested and given a preliminary trial be-
fore a magistrate and sent to jail to
await the action OF the grand jury.
The barn and straw stacks OF ". l..
Boles were destroyed by fire on the night
o& October "a. No insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09

Gated ID the storaI bue nons Of the stsns1s
were taken by the thieves
Visitors from the Grand Army sacamp-
nent at Washington continue TO como t0
this city. The veterans are IN PetsrsburI
principally to visit the battlehelds around
the city. Their headquarters are at the
hrpertal Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
EIGHTEEN YEARS
Doc Churehwell Said His Wife Cons
mitted Suicide. but the Jury Did Not.

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.)
BRISTOL. TENN. October s.-Doo
Churchwell. (eolored). charged with the
murder Of his wife, who was shot in
her home In West Bristol . few weeks
ago, was to-day found guilty Of murder
IN the second degree in the court OF
Bristol; Va. and sentenced 70 eighteen
years Ia the penitentiary.
Churchwell testified that his wife COM
mitted suicide, butte TIE circumstances
pointad to murder. ss5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
A,-h,.,-'s Na>. rishop.

W. a~.-ci.+.d P-.s<
MONTGOMERY. ALA, October S-Ihe
Diocesan Council here to-day elected
Rev. c. NJ. Beckwith. Of Houston Texas,
Bishop OF the Episcopal Diocese Of a'a-s
VEL, deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
FIRE IN PITToYLVANlA
The Residence of Mr.. +. 3. Watso
Des,ro ed-Par' al Y Insured.
re..t., r>;..a%s ~ ~ v-ho rrj,rarA

CHATHAM VA. October S.-Mr. +. B.
Vatson's RESIDENCE one mile from Chat
ham, was burned this afternoon. All OF
the family we're away except Mr.. Watson
and hired man. who discovered the fire.
TIL: building was of heart pine. and the
flames were beyond control before any as
sistance arrived. A portion Of the furniture
IN two Of the lower rooms We're the only
things saved. Insurance on dwelling, 5000:
furniture. $500. in Phoenix Assurance Com
pany. OF Brooklyn. the whole Of which
Will not more than half cover the loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09
A,r Yer Liz IS.

Special Dispatch to The Times)
RTEL. VA. Oct. s.-Walter Andersen
Browning. youngest child Ct NJ. ana
Mrs A. j. Browning. lied Friday Cert
18th. 1902, aged eight month. and seven
days.
Miss Maude Simpkins has returned
home after a pleasant visit in Caroline
county.
Miss Nellie Tyler has returned TO her
home in Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09

all grades places considerable volume
OF money In circulation.
Never before In the history az tho
trade here has such a great quantity %
the new crop been marketed 10 early In
the season,