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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
COST FIFTY DOLLARS,
W. B. Copeland Paid That Much for H'itin,
Negro Boy With Iron Staple.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

;SpCcill Dispntch 70 TIE Tlnles.I
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 2o.-Ihe
jury in the case of ". II. Williams. Jr;
that Mr. Copeland should pay $50 for the
privilege Of hitting the plaintiff in the
head with an iron staple. The plaintiff IS
his father for $1,000.
Next Tuesday Newport News will SEND
a allegation TO Richmond to urge the
ron with the Jamestown Exposition. The
same committee will urge the Legislature
to make an appropriation for elrglhlA
exhibit at the ST. Louis ENposlt1oNi. 70
The Sinclair Curtis Garrison, NO. %,
Army and Navy Union has been insIi-
tuted at Hampton with Lieutenant II. II.
Holt as commander.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
A CARD.
To Oar Employees:

OF the Electoral Board for that county
Messrs William Baird. B. 3. Brockch-
brough and r. w. Eubanl.
Mr. D 3. Edingcr. Past Grand Com
mander OF Lodge No. %, knights OF ~
thias, OF this city. IS in Richmond at
tending the Grand Lodge Of the State IN
session there.
The condition OF Ernest D. Kay. who
shot himself last night, is unchanged. lie
is lying unconscious in a critical condl-
ton. with n bullet in Ills head, which has
been located. but cannot be extracted for
fear OF cutting into the brain. It is
thought he cannot recover:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
FLOYD TURMAN ARRESTED.
Brother Of Man He Killed Traced Him Up and
Assisted at the Arrest.
fsnec,a, Dispatch to The Times.

HILLSyILLE, VA, Feb 1s.-Deputy
Sheriff Morris left here this morning with
FIoyd thurman in charge, bound for Pu-
lasd City, where Turman viii be confined IN ned
Of Killing John Phillips on Christmas Day
at a mill on Greasy Creek, just across
the Floyd county line. Both were citizens
of Carroll county.
at the mill. He had a breechloading shot,
gun in his hand. thurman stepped up ana
asked for the gun. When Phillips handed
it to him he took it IN both hands ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
AN ELOpEMENT.
Young Man Uses lis sweettearts Fathers
Horse to Steal Ills Bride.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

[Spccial DISPATCH to The Timcs.J
CII1LDEESS, VA, Feb. 20.-Mr. John
county, and Miss Daisy I<infer. daughter
of Mr.. Jasper Kinfer, a substantial farmer
of that vicinity, left home on Sunday
and With his horse, Saying that they
were going to attend church few miles
away. Instead of going to church. hos.-
ever, they went on to ChriStianSburg,
where a marriage license had been ar
ranged previously for, and We're married
by the Rev. Mr.. Eirubb They went to
Roanoke Sunday night, stopping at the
st. James Hotel. and by telephone an
his horse and buggy had been left. Mr..
T. 3. Gibson, brother-in-law of the bride,
accompanied them to Roanoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Members Discuss The Ec'dent.

At an Informal meeting of as many
members of the Lee Literary Society as
could be gotten together last night, the
unfortunate affair between Messrs. Tay-
lor and Quincy was discussed, and WINE
action by this body cannot pc TAKEN :,
untiI their regular meeting to be heid
saturday night, the conduct Of Mr.. Cur
nov il making public private and
triy- disagreement was unanimously
condemned by all the members present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Ihonpson-Lewis

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.l
TALEWELL. VA, Feb: 19.-Aliss Mat
tie Lewis, Il most attractive young lady
of this place. and Mr. Samuel Is. Ihomp-
son q prosperous farmer OF Tnompson's
Valley. this county, We're to-day married
at the home of her father, Mr.. J. H
Lewis. on Main Street, at O'clock, by
Rev Mr. Henrihan, of the Presbyterian
Church They left on the evening train
for Charleston, S. c.. to attend the Ex-
nnsitinn at that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
STATE FUNERAL.
Military Escort for G:n. Toou Remains
Auditorium Company Buys Academy.
iSpccinl Dispatch to The Time

lSpcclnI DlSpntCh 70 TIC IIMcs.
RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 20.-Tllc pro-
Erarnle 10" az elaborate State funeral
Tor General Z. L. Toon, late SuperiEten-
dent ct Public instruction, was arranged
this afternoon.
Features of the cortege will be a. mill
veterans, Masonic fraternity, Governor
and State officers. Ladies Memorial AS
ISOLATION and Daughters of the Confede-
racy. TIE intcrlnent Will be here in Oak
wood Cemetery.
The proposition of the Raleigh Audito-
rum Company to buy the Academy Of
Music has been accepted, and this build
ing will be enlarged and improved to such
an extent as to make it the largest and
handsomest auditorium and theatre in
the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
New Irili z fused.

jsnccinl Dispatch to Tho Times
WOODSTOCK. VA, Feb. 2o.-Rev. A.
IT. Smith, of McKeesport. Penn; has ac-
cepted the call from the Hal'riSvi!le charge
begin his PASTORAL duties on the first
sunday in May. 1902. This charge is com
posed of the churches at Toms Brook,
Harrisville and Fishers ill!. Shenan-
doah county
Judge Tavenncr has refused new trial
10 John r. Linthicum. sentenced to the
penitcntiary for live years for the muir
dor of Bruce Lonas last December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Atlee Smith indicted.

Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.}
TAZEWELL, VA. Feb. i9.-Atlee
Jury for an assault upon Prof ]. a. Live
say at Graham, Va. in December last.
Smith was paying attention to q young
lady who was an assistant of Prof. Live
the young lady having heard remarks
concerning the character of her sutton
made inquiry Of Prof; Livesay and was
advised to cease receiving him attentictl.
She told Smith of this conversation. He
procured a pair of steel knucks and struck
IIiTeSaN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
A VlRGINIAN'S SUICIDE.
Kenneth Mccoy Cuts his Own Throat With a
knife.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times
STAUNTON, VA, Feb. pa telegram
just received from DR.. ]. s. Horsley, OF
Eel Paso, Tex, states that Kenneth Nc
Coy, formerly of Staunton, and who left
little son. died in FL Paso Wednesday
night. MI. Mccoy was for a number Of
years engaged III business III this city and
was a member Of the Staunton Eiks.
Further reports state that Mr.. Mccoy
took his own life with Il pocket knife,
having cut his throat and bled to death.
He was found in this room after being
dead some hours. He left no message to
show why he took his own life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
BRAIN food

Is of Little Benefit Unless 1t Is
Digested.
Nearly everyone VIII admit that as a
nation we cat too much meat and too
little of Vegetables and the grains.
For business men, office men and clerks,
and in fact everyone engaged in sedentary
o. indoor occupations. grains. milk and
Vegetables are much more healthful
Only men engaged in severe, outdoor
manual labor can live on 3 heavy meat
diet and continue in health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Chandler-Skieids.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.l
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 2O-Miss
Annie Carter Shields and MIR. James
White Chandler. superintendent OF The
ice plant of the Citizens Railway, Light
and Power Company, were married at $40
thc brides mother Mrs. L. S. Shields. No.
ii2o Twcnty-seventh Street, Rev. ]. Fran
els RibDle officiating. Only few friends
were present. The honeymoon will be
spent in Baltimore, Washington and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
MISS JENNIE WATTS
MISS ROBERsON's GUARDIAN.

MISS ROBERSON'S GUARDIAN.
AR. James Crawley, OF Lamberts
Point, qualified in the Hastings Court
to-day rs guardian Of Miss Paige u
Robertson in order that he might give
his consent to her marriage. Imme-
diately after the qualification, Mr.. Craw-
ley secured license and he and Miss
Robertson were married this afternoon
Mayor John NJ. Peasants has announced
himself q candidate for reelection
A petition is being circulated for sigma
lures, requesting Mr.. William NJ. Jones,
of the firm of Jones and Stevens, in
surance agents in this city, to become
a candidate for the office.
The Seaboard Air Line railway Com
pany will discontinue their communication
trains between Richmond and Petersburg
after next Sunday.
The wiln of the lato William L. Plum
mer was proved in The court to-day. HIS
son, John II. Plummer, qualified as execu-
tor, giving bond in tho sum of $4,000,
the estimated value OF the estate.
NEW TELEPHONES.
The Mutual Telephone Company Will
in few days install q switchboard VIII
the capacity CT 1000 telephones. me
company has orders for nearly hundred
new phones and hopes soon " Des'u
putting .hem UP.
Friday evering the Young Ladies' AID
Society of First Baptist Church Will give
Washington boot-tea in the Easement
of the church. ~ splendid mus!ca, pro-
gramme has been prepared ana a large
crowd is expected.
Mr. Thad Young, employed at the Office
of Mr. w. ". DOMAIN. is eXtremelv II!
at his home on High Street.
City Sergeant John 5. Evans. VINO mas
been confined to his nome 1or seFeia'
DAYS, is able TO be out
Mr.. D. II. Jackson expects to leave
on a trip to Central America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Smith--Rted.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.l
I.EESBURG. VA, Feb. 2D.-Nir. John r.
Smith a we'll known business man of
Purcellville. and Miss Ida NJ Reed were
ouitely married at the Baptist parsonage
In Hamilton on Tuesday evening at S
O'clock Rev Charles II. Herndon Off
ciated. They will reside IN PurcellYille.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Rates-ErY.
Especial Dispatch to The

Especial Dispatch TO The Tines.l
LEESBURG, VA. Feb. 20-Mr. Mahlon
n Bates and Miss Jessie Virginia Fry.
both OF this county, We're quietly united
in marriage at the Presbyterian manSe
In this town on Monday. the Rev. Dr. j..
w Lupton Officiating. Only few ital-
mate friends witnessed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
ROANOKE AGAINST BOND ISSUE
Pan II Purchase Park and temstery-An
Engineer Operated Ga ior Appendicitis.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Timcs.)

ROANOKE. VA. Feb 2o.-The prop
crty owners OF Roanoke by a vote Of
800 to 1S9 decided not TO issue bonds Tor
SO 900 to purchase a park and cemetery.
Two wards voted for and three against
the proposition.
Engineer Ben Cary, OF the Norfolk ana
western. was to-day operated on for APP
1lendicitis by DR.. Ben Johnston, of Rich
1nond His condition was very serious.
He is getting along very we'll now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Wants 10 RuY RIondEInunds.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Tincs)
SUFFOLK, VA, Feb. 2O.-Princc Ed
ward county, Va, is figuring on buying
bloodhounds. The supervisors have. APP
pointed Mr.. e. J.. Dupy. Of Worsham,
va, TO investigate bloodhounds and TO
negotiate tue purchase. Hurricane Branch
to-day had q letter of inquiry from Mr..
nllnN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Coasul for Newport News.
...,., D;sn.tcb to The Tines

fspccial Dispatch to The Timeso
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 2o.-Colo-
mol William, German consul at Norfolk,
today officially notified Collector Elliott.
of this port, that Newport News has
l,een taken by that Government from
the Dichmond district ans transferred
10 tho Norfolk district as preliminary
step TO the appointment OF German con-
sui here. ~ ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
CASE POSTPONED.
Wilsou-Lassiter Contest Will Be Heard GA
March I7lll.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 2o-The
contest case of Wilson VS.. Lassiter, for
the seat from the Fourth Virginia Con-
grcssional District, which was to have
been heard on Monday next, has been
postponed.
Representative Weeks. chairman OF
Election Committee No. s, announced
this morning that the case would he
heard on March 18th. instead Of Feb
ruary 9th, the original date.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Row Drowned While Skating.

Especial Disnatch TO The Times-)
HEATHSVILLE, VA, Feb. 2o.Edd1a
Darcy. the twelve ear-old son OF VIII
liam Darcy. was drowned While skating
on on Blundon's mill pond. His sister who
was the only other person near, tried to
rescue him, but broke in before reachlns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
NEW CITY JAIL.
ST.. Bowmaa Says til. Cells Wlll Be Ready d
Time.

Mr.. w. n. Bowman. OF the Stewart Iron
Work, of Cincinnati. is in the city.
Mr.. Bowman's firm have the contract
for building the new Jail. He said last
night that his firm was ready to put In
the iron work now. and that just as soon
"a contractor Fox was ready. that part
Of the new jai, would be put in. The
cells are IN course of construction now.
and Will be ready easily within contract
tine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Guiifnrd Craven.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.l
LEESBURG, VA, Feb. 20-Alr. Guilford
Craven died at his home near Lincoln. this
county, last night at Y O'Clock. He was
married and is survived by a widow and
one son, Mr. Ross Craven, of this coun-
ty. His funeral win take place in Lincoln
Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
MIR, CLEVELAND ALL RIGHT.
After Fine Sport at One Club House, Has
Conc to Another.
(Snncinl Disnatch to mo Times. )

[SpeciaI DIspaIch 20 Tho IImes.J
BACK BAY, VA, Feb. 20.-EX-Prcsl-
dent Grover Cleveland is a guest of one
OF the cunning clubs about seven miles
from this place; if such an unfortunate
accident as his shooting himself had
been true. it would have been known
at this point in very short time.
1t is reported. however, that he has
gone to visit one of the other clubs on
the bay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
STREETS WERE SLIPPERY.
Pedestrians Took to Middle Of Streets for
Safety,

Pedestrination was a difficult operation
in Richmond last night Those who were
forced to he out slipped and Sided and
took to the middle Of the road to save
themselves from broken limbs.
TIE temperature fell soon after Ozark
and the drizzling rain froze hard, making
the sidewalks as slick as glass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Auxiliary Body Ask Reforms of
the Parent Organization.
MRS. J0BS0N WAS WR0NGED
mayor Peasants May Have Opposition for
That Oi.ice-Scaboard Air Liuc to
Stop Commu tation Trains.
Will Probated.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


PETERSBURG, VA, FEB. 2o.-The
State Conference of the Y. w. c. T. U.
was in unofficial session at Market-Strcet
Church to-day.
Mrs. George Jones, president Of the Jen-
ME Cassidy "Y" in Petersburg, was
chairman Of the meeting, and Miss e. A.
Johnakin, of Norfolk, secretary. The
morning session was late in converting
and no business was transacted, the time
being occupied with resolutions and dis
cussions. There were about forty dele
gates present from Richmond, Norfolk
and other parts of the State.
The principal business transacted at
this meeting was the adoption OF the fol-
lowing report by the ~" Conference.
Copies were ordered to be sent to the
Offices of each local union in the State,
and with the signatures received it will
be presented to the State Convention next
October.
ASK FOR RDFORN1S.
"At the 1901 convention of the Virginia
State w. C. I. U. a secretary was
elected by the WIS present in opposition
TO the outspoken protest of the dele
gates present, and the State president
refused to recognize delegates.
mo explanation was given, except that
it was the will of the executive. 1t was
charged that Mrs Jobson had exceeded
her allowance from the State Convention
for annual expenses, although she mas
always paid the excess over her allow
ance. Although Mrs. Jobson has been
too expensive a secretary. Miss Smith re-
ccived an allowance or SO for expenses
and was granted trave:ing expenses tc
Fort Worth. something never granted q
Y secretary befores
eve make the following requests:
81. That the paragraph on page Il OF
the State minutes of 1901. regarding Mrs
Jobson's typewriter, be corrected in the
minutes of next year, as the tyjpewritel
was Mrs. Jobson's private property, ant
she has the dealers receipts.
40. That our delegates have equal priv
ilcges TO the VS. upon the floor of the
convention, -proportionate representation
in the executive and among the genera
officers, and proportionate representation
upon all committees appointed and {
whole day before the convention for {
Y conference.
as. That the bylaws be so changed a:
to allow the election OF the Y secreTar!
and L. T. L. secretary by ballot in ope1
convention.
eve ask for these reforms because WE
believe that the wrongs pointed out viii
result in injury to our work and to the
Christian character Of individual mem
berS.
(Signed) MISS Nr. c. F,ANILLE,
MRS. w. II. jerks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Mrs. Sarah WoIverton.


(Spcciai Dispatch to The Times.J
WOODSTOCK. VA. Feb. 20.-Mrs.
Sarah Wolverton died at the home of her
husband. Mr.. John Wolverton, near
Saumsville, Shenandoah county. yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Wolverton was sick
only a few days. and her death was a
shock to her family and friends. She was
about seventy years old and is survived
by three sons and five daughters-Messrs.
Frank, George and John Wolverton. Mrs.
D. J. Hattel, Mrs. Perry Miller. Mrs.
William Smoot, Mrs. John Conner and
Mrs. David Buckham, all residents Of this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
DEATHS

at the residence of his
son. DR.. Edwin P. Turner, Isle of
Wight county, after a long and severe
illness, gTHOS. p. TURNER. Intermeut
in Richmond Sunday.
Funeral notice late.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21

DANsEY.-Died. at the residence of his
parents. Highland Springs, THOMAS
LYNWOOD DANSEY, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Fl. Dansey; aged thirty-one
years.
Funeral will take place TOMORROW
at $3.50 P. NJ. from the car sheds at
Twenty-ninth and P Streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
z. W. Stores.

Mr.. r. ". Stores died yesterday morn
Ing at his home, No. 20 South Adams
Street, in the sixtieth year of his age.
Mr.. Stores was the father of Mr.. r. W.
Stores. Jr.. manager of the Richmond
Dry Cold Storage Company, and a man
quite widely known throughout the city.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 3 o'clock from Emmanuel Church,
Henrico county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
OBITUARY.
Mrs. ]. B. Marriott.

Mrs. J. B. Morriott mother Of Mrs.
Adolph Osterloh. Of this city. died yes
terday morning in Baltimore. The re-
mains will be taken to Fredericksburg,
where the interment will be made TO-
day.
Mrs, Marriott leaves two children-Dr.
Y. S. Marriott, of Baltimore, and Mrs.
Osterloh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
William r. Jolly.

William r. Jolly died at s o'clock yes
terday morning at the home OF his par
ents, Mr.. Robert W. and Mrs. Elizabeth
Jolly, No. 1916 Williamsburg Avenue, aged
sixteen years and nine months. me
cause Of his death was pneumonia.
Miss Jennie Bowles.
Miss Jennie Bowles died yesterday
morning at her home, No. pol South Lin
den Street She was nineteen years OF
age and had been i'll only a short while.
Mr.. Thomas L. Danscy.
Mr.. Thomas L. Dansey, we'll known
young bricklayer, died yesterday morning
at the residence Of his father at High
land Springs.
Funeral OF MIR. Knight.
The funeral of MI. George Knight, who
dropped dead Wednesday afternoon at
Twenty-eighth and Dock Streets. while at
work, will take place this after
noon at = O'Clock from Fulton Baptist
Church. The intermcnt will be in Oak
wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
>spta,n VILLAIN .r,or Lewis.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times)
SUFFOLK. VA, Feb. 20.-Captain Viii
liam Pryor Lewis. father of Mrs. L. 2.
Harper, died at II O'Clock to-day, aged
eighty years. The funeral took place at
& o'clock this afternoon. The burial Will
be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville.
Lewis was buried about Il week ago.
Captain Lewis during the Civil War
commanded Company D. Fifty-third Ten
nessee Infantry. Though born in Gooch-
land county. Va. ne moved to Nashville
when q child and lived there up to two
years ago, when he came here to live with
Colonel and Mrs. Harper. He married
Helen Sturdevant in Nashville during No
vcnber, 1S47. Captain Lewis and his wife
joined the Methodist Church before their
maria Ce fifty-Seyen wears ago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
Mrs. z. II. Moss.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
GAINESVILLE, VA, Feb. 2O.-N1rs. F..
II. Moss died at her nome In GAINESVILLE
last night, after a brief illness, in the
thirty-tifth year of her age. She leaves q
husband and four small children, the
youngest not quite two weeks old She
had been for some years member OF
tllc Presbyterian Church When told
that she could not survive, she said: IF
it had been Gods will. I would like to
live and help raise by little children, but
l know they will be cared for, and I am
not afraid to die
After giving definite Instructions as to
her children and other matters, and bid
ding her husband and friends an afec-
tomato farewell, she quietly fell asleep.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
thomas K. burroughs.

Especial Dispatch to The Tlmcs.D
BEDFORD CITY, VA, Feb. 20.-SIr.
Thomas r. BURROUGHS. aged seventy-four
years, an old Confederate, member OF
General Munforu old regiment born and
raised in this county and one OF Bedford 8
best citizens. died suddenly yesterday. He
was man Of sterling integrity and
worth He was a farmer and resided
about three, miles from town
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21

As a general rule, meat once a day is
sufficient for all classes of men, women
md children, and grains, fruit and rcSc-
tables should con-a.utc the bulk of food
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-04-22


The Washington correspondent of the
New York Journal says in a recent num-
her of that paper: after over a quar-
YER of a century of aggressive campaign
SIG government aid for the irrigation
10 ~ arid lands have reason to believe
" seir efforts have not been in vain.
10 bis vlands irrigation bill, which
schooe Senate a few weeks ago and Is
To Qufore the irrigation committee Of
~ 0Sse, was the subject of an impor-
10 Sference at the White louise to-
Schoc .as na,a a. IN.
- " of President Roosevelt. Discus
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-04-22
what are aborigines. pap

Press.