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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
MAID, WIFE, WIDOW
ALL IN TEN minutes
| Was Mrs. Stanton a Rich.
mond Mans Daughter?
La SOLDIERS ROMANCE
Welded Miss Deue! on Death
Bed to Make Her Heiress.
| SHE is NOW COMING HOME.
| Tragic Romance OF Lieutenant Stanton,
Who Died OF Fever contracted ia tbs
fhi.lppines-Iett Fortune TO his
6ridc OF Ten Minutes.
Story That Reads
Like Novel.
SHE is NOW COMING HOME

Romance In its most tragic form sur
rounds the love and marriage OF bLre.
Richard Miles Stanton, daughter OF sir.
John Deuel.. of this city. Mrs Stanton
is enly twenty years old, very pretty and
was wife for only ten minutes. her hus-
band being one of the soldier boys who
fought for and won distinction IN the
Philippines, returning to this country to
die. Through his expressed wishes Mrs.
Stanton will inherit his fortune.
AS stated, Mrs. Stanton is the daughter
of Mr.. John Deuel.. who Is stage manager
of the Biiou Theatre. She was educated
in Los Angeles arG San Francisco and ia
expected in Richmond about next TUESDAY
e. Wednesday. She was due here coupia
CT weeks ago, but decided to remain in
California to attend the golden wedding
OF the father and mother OF Mr.. Deuet.
This golden wedding was celebrated We'd
nesday and Mrs Stanton left there on
Thursday.
TOO YOUNG TO WE'D.
When only seventeen years old. Mrs.
Stanton. then Miss Deuel., was engaged
to Richard Miles Stanton. Two years ago
he was made lieutenant of volunteers
and was sent to tho Philippines. Owing
to the youth Of his bride to he, it was de-
cided to await his return before the mar
riage took place. Lieutenant Stanton
fought until stricken by thas fever. and
was then sent home onssick leave. In
California he met again the sirl he loEea
and there was a renewal 4o2 4 the .troth.
NIc,ilwhiIe he had been placed under the
care Of the most distinguished physicians
Of the West, and his compete recovery
seemed but a matter OF tirno.
One evening about 10 O'Clock he was
stricken seriously, and Miss Deuel. was
Immediately sent for A few minutes
after her arrival at his bedside Lieutenant
than, fearing death, expressed his desire
to make Miss Deuel. his wife so that She
would inherit his property. Thus, in the
presence of his mother and sisters, the
young woman was made his wife through
a civil agreement, and he died in her
arms She assumed his name. it having
been legally determined that she had u
right to do So and will in time receive
her share of the property which was his.
WILL GO TO EUROPE.
Mrs. Stanton. whose picture was pub
lshed some time since in a group rs Que
of the beauties Of California, will remain
in Richmond for some time, and next
May she will probably so to Europe to
take a. three years course in art. All
though her family has been in theatrical
affairs for long time. she shows NO
leaning in that direction. her noility as
as an artist IN color painting having de-
termined Ler to take the European n
course.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
SCHLtl 7 Ua ENDS.
ne Admiral Sehe-ul 90 Reach Washingto
This Morning.
tBy Associated Pges..)

KNOXVILLE. TENN, Feb. THE At
!ral and Mrs. Sckley left here al S:37
lock for Washington il tie private ca
{ w. II. Peddle. superintendent Of trans
ortation of the Southsrri.
he train was schedule d to make the
lowing stops: Morristcwn Ten. "a
NJ: AshevilI- n c.. l:16 P. 81. for
ntv minutes: Hickory. o:al T. M !:
satesville. SO; P NJ: S;,lisbury 1::"5 P.
Greensboro. e:55 P. NJ: Danvilte Va
,s5 P. NJ; Lynchburs Va. 1:55 A ;:
aarlottesvillc :c::3355 a. NJ, arriving At
ashington ri 6:42 tomorrow morring.
dniral and Mrs. Schley Were acc n
ried to the derot by the local Rec p
IN Committee and large throng OF
teens They were given a farewell
. ton.
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CONDITION UNCHANGED.
al r.,y OF Students at Groom School iia,e
Gone Home.
lHr Ash..clated Press.l

GRoToN. MASS. Feb. THE conditio
of Theodore Roosevelt. Jr. son of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. and student at Groton
school who Is i'll Of pneumonia, was re-
ported at 6 O'Clock tonight as being "a.
comfortable as could be expected Thor
who are in attendance at the lads Esd
side decline to give anything more definit
Tomorrow will find the school prac-
tically deserted. for majority of the l6'
students departed for their homes during
the afternoon and the rest will leave in
the snorning
There has been much illness at the
schonl of late. There are several other
- ses of pneumonia besides that of Soun
roosevelt, and this afternoon the school
MAS closed for two weeks on account OF
the prevsilins Sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
MAY HAVE TAPPED WIRES.
Pool Rooms Hit Hard. and Investigation Will
Be ale.
(By Associated Pres

CINCINN-,lI, OHIO, Feb. 7,-WheI.
the Covington and Newport pool room
We're hit last evening for more than S2e,Co
there were many surmises as to how
was done but it is claimed to-day tina.
the wires were tapped at some poin
north Of Dayton, Ohio, as other poo.
rooms were hit south OF here and non
north OF Dayton. Most Of the none
from the pool rooms here was secure
from visitors from Dayton and it wa
won on Lady Kent in the last race
New Orleans. The pool room men clai
that their report was delayed fifteen mil
utes. whereby each of the four room
were hit for more than $4,000 on that ract
The telegraph company and the poo
room men have instituted an inVestlsatlot
which they say, will result IN sensatlona
deYelopmentS soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
ACUFF DIES IN JAIL.
Another Chapter ia the Fearful Shooting at
Franklin Jurct on.
Especial Dispatch to Tho Times J


CHATHAM. VA. Feb. z.-Jonn nfIriUs
Acutf who shot and seriously wounded
Frank Haley at Franklin Junction Mon
day night, died In his cell ii jail this
afternoon. His brother. Fl. NJ. Acutr.
took charge of his body, and will take
it to Franklin Junction Tomorrow, az
which place he will be buried
D. H George was given preliminary
hearing before Magistrate W. B. Hurt
to-day, and the prosecution was con-
Quoted by Commemorative Attorney III.
Oillard.
After examining II. NJ. AcuT. Norman
Scrugss, Conductor B. Mayhem. G.. w.
Tagan and T. ]. Haynes. George was dis
charged. the evidence being insufficient
Giles Harley negro. was brought here
and lodged in jail Thursday night. charged
with assisting Acuff In breaking into the
store of H. 5l Acuff- Mrs. John NJ. Acur
returned to Franklin Junction Thursday
evening from North Carolina and told
her father that her husband told her hs
paid Smith DickerSon to watch her and
keep him posted as to her conduct when
he (Acufo was away. Smith Dtckerson
Is q negro barber and restaurant keeper.
and it is rumored that this occasioned
young Acuff's last and fatal visit to his
home place.
The last reports from Haley were en-
couragng.
Acuff. while crazed With drink shot at
The signal lights at FraniSiin Junction
Tuesday night. and when demonstrated
with by Frank Ha.ey shot him in tha
breast. Acuff deiied arrest and took ref
uge in his brothers house. his brother
and family fleeing from the house In fear.
as the drunken man threatened to shoot
them.
Citizeus surrounded the house. and D.
81 George il was alleged poked his gun
through window ard rired twice on
Acuff. His arm was nearly cut Off by
one of the shots Il ..as not Known that
Acun was badly wounded and no one
was brave enough TO enter the house Ia
face Of his threats to shoot and XIII. and
he was found next morning oy Sh,rtn
Shellhorse, OF Pittsylvania county. In the
bouse of his brother. baving bled nearly
to death.
He was taken to Chatham and placed
Ii, the county Jail. where his arm, waf
amputated-
Acur had a record for reckiessnsss
and. 1t is alleged. had wounded sewers.
other men
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
GREAl ABATTUlR.
An Extensive Plant 10 Be Erected at Stock
Tardx

Yards.
The great abattoir at the Union Stock
Yards is assured. Plans for the bu1uhS
are in tho hands Of architects and al
arrangements between the stock yards
people and those interested in the aoat-
toir have been made. A valuable lot front
ing on the sidings of the Seaboard Air
Line Railroad was given by the Unioi.
Stock Yards for the erection of the build
ing, and on this it will be built. The pro
moters of the undertaking are MaJo.
James ID. Patton, Mr.. John 81. Lyons and
Mr.. W. S. Forbes 1t is the purpose OF
these gentlemen to make the abattoir one
OF the most complete in the country, and
to that end sufficient capital IS alread
in hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
PAYNE WHITNEY, AND BRlDi
The Young Couple vi pend Honeymoon
>unny South.
nv Associated Press. J

:. THONiASVlLLE, -GZS.. / CO. 7.-PayH8
Whitney and his bride, formerly MIS-;
Helen Hay. daughter OF secretary o.
state John Hay.S arrived in ThomasvillF
AT : O'clock this afternoon to spend thei.
honeymoon. They will be the guests.oi
Colonel Oliver Hazard Payne at his man
sion. Glcnwood, near this city. Colonel
Paync is an uncle Of the groom. The
wedding party went Immediately to
GlenWood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
RETIREMENT OF SAMP5U.
avy Department Selz 5 Opportunity to
him omplim nts.
(Rv Associated Press !

(Ry Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 7.-Sscre
lary Long today issued the followi s
order regarding the retirement OF Rear
admiral 6un1pson:
Navy Department,
Washington. Eeb7, 1@G2
..sir,-In notifying you OF your retire
ment. the department, recognizing your
services and deeply sy1npatiizing witt
you in your impaired health. quotes with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
Oya ior at ashev /!
(By Associated Press.)

AsHEvILLE. n. c.. Feb 7.-Admiral
nd Mrs. SGlley were given an ovation
ere this afternoon on their way from,
knoxville to Washington The train
topped twenty minutes and during that
me Mrs Schley was presented with
Large banquet by local Knights Temp,
ar and the admiral spoke briefly to tho
throns at the station
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08

ATLANTA Ga-Fortv-one prisonsn
from, Albany and Sing Sing arrived at
O'Clock this afternoon and were taken ts
the new Federal prison. Although the
penitentisry is yet to be formally opened,
it already has ssyenty-hve inmateA
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WEATHER FORECAST

FORECAST for Saturday and Sunday:
North Carolina and sVlrginta-F an ,.. ~.
,,rsay. sunday increasing cloudtnesss
nrobably snow or rain; light west winds
becoming northeast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-08
RANGE OF Thermometer.

The thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times Office yesterday: a M. 20: -
ri. IS: 8 P. NJ. IS: p. n. 4a; . z. NJ. IS;
Is midnight, IS. Average, Ais,
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
LEGISLATURE TO REC0NVENB
HERE ON TUESDAY AT NOON.
Much Speculation to What the Session Will Do-Ihat
the New Circuit Judges will be Chosen Seems
Settled-All to Take the Oath
sOME. BRIGHT YOUNG MEN IN THE BODY

Ing is really necessary beyond the taking
Of the oath, though he agrees with his
colleagues that the new circuit judges
will most likely be chosen.
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Under a proclamation issued by 1oe-
error Montague, in pursuance of the pro
visions of the schedule of the new Con-
sti,ution, which became effective on
Thursday last, the members OF the CEN
er4l Assembly will meet at the Capitoi
at noon on Tuesday next, to recognize
tho instrument, by swearing allegiance
thereto. and by doing whatever else may
be found necessary. to put it into proper
and speedy operation. 1t has already
been duly recognized by the Executive
Department of the Government and the
JUDICIAL officers are taking the oath each
dav. so that when the legislators shall
have sworn on Tuesday. the provisions
CT the schedule On this important sub
;ect will have been properly executed.
Officers who may not find it convenient
20 take the oath at once. have until
Jul, Goth to do so. but if any shall fall
as late as noon on that day, their posi-
lions then become vacant, without any
further action by anyone
WILLARD AND RYAN.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Joseph E. Willard.
who has been abroad for some weeks,
will preside in the Senate next Tuesday.
while Hon. John f. Ryan, of Loudoun.
the able and popular Speaker of the
House, will rap the lower branch to or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13

Experiments with Marconi System
Being Made by Coast Survey
at Sagaponack.

The experiment conducted by the Unit
ed States Coast and Geodetic Survey at
the Marconi station at Sagaponack on
the south shore of Long Island. are still
under way, but so delicate are they and
so infinite the calculations. that 1t will
be some time before they are completed
and a detailed report is made TO the
Government The feasibility OF utl-
izing wireless telegraphy for the determi-
nation OF longitude, was demonstrated
first by Government tests at the Mar
conf station on Nantucket Island. Under
the direction of Dallas B. Wainwright.
at which time the ticking of a chronome
ter was transmitted over a space Of fiji
ty miles. Since then the process has
been so improved that, in effect. thu
ChronOmeter is 'harnesSed to the trans
nitter and SO beats off It's own time.
The early results indicated a new field
of usefulness for wireless telegraphy in
regions like Alaska. where telegraph
lines are few and yet where numerous
lonsitudes must be determined for the
purpose of accurately chartiuS the vast
extent of coast line in the interests OF Il
rapidly increasing maritime commerce.
Richard Pfund. one of the most skilled
experts in thesGMarconi Company OF
America. is already on his way to Alas
ka to superintend the installation of sta
tons between Fort Gibbou and Bates
Rapids for the United States Signal
Corps. 1t is expected that they will De
in operation by October list y much
more extensive use of the Marconi svS-
tenn in Alaska is being considered. which
will connect the territory direct with
the United States.
The Marconi Company has no con-
ed wireless teleSra ph company. and the
government experiments at Nantucket
and those now in progress at SaSapouack
have had the assistance and advice Of
the companys own experts The gov
eminent operators a Sagaponack on the
coast survey schooner "Easre'' are in
training for service In Behring Sea-
where the system will be used to fix
longitude and not unlikely have some in
rluence on the sealing question.
At present the difference in local time
of longitude between important Iocali-
ties. is determined by the aid of teIe-
graph lines or submarine. cable. where
such facilities are availa BILE When these
are lacking, chronometers must be car
ried to and fro between the points where
loEg1tudes are known and those points
where they are required TO be known.
The Marconi system it has been shown
offers a more exact and less cumbersome
method as a substitute for these chrome
meter expeditions and the experiments
at Sagaponack are to develop to a fixed
certain the exacttude with which the
time can be transmitted over VARYING;
distances under varying conditions At
Nantucket signals were sent and re-
ceived from Nantucket lightship and au-
tomatlcaily recorded on the chronogrdph
together with the record of the seconds
made by Il chronometer IN the same cleo
trio circuit. All the conditions were SIM
liar to those which exists when a tele-
graph line is used
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der promptly at noon. A full attendance
Of the members of both branches is an
t!ciDated and it is believed that the first
act CT the lawmakers will be to sub
scribe to the oath. blanks fer which have
been prepared by the Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
There has been much talk about some
members rebelling against the new In
strument, by refusing to take the oath
prescribed and it has been suggested that
Colonel James r. Gator, of Alexandra,
might make a speech On the subject.
though the member himself has not said
SC. nor does any one seem authorized to
state his intentions in the matter Some
protests may come from the RepU blicans,
but in the end, all are expected to toe
the mark" and to remain members OF
promptly vacate the seat of any member
NAY BE ONE VACANCY.
It is said that there may be an early
vacancy in the House, but it will not be
caused by refusal to take the oath.
One of his Republican colleagues is re-
sponsible for the statement that Hon.
Z: NJ McPeak, the member from Carroll
contemplates an early retirement from
the body, in order to remove to West
Virginia to practice law. If he shall re-
sign shortly, Governor Montague will
order the vacancy to be filed at the reg
ular election this fall
This will be the third session OF the
Legislature elected in November, 1901,
but it will not be the last. as the great
bulk of the work will so over and be
done when the body reconvenes in the
fall There is much speculation as to
what will be done at the short session
which begins next Tuesday.
Speaker Ryan is of opinion that moth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
CHURCH ENTERPRISES
Rev. F. w. Moore Resigns-Mr. Wells
i Saffers Sunstroke.
,snec,al Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CREWE, VA, July 1.-THE Ladies
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
gave a grand Tally at the home Of Mrs
T. ]. Roberts. East Crewe, Monday
night.
Her large and commodious house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
and with its wide halls, spacious par
lors and delightful porches, could easily
accommodate the hundred guests which
assembled to spend a pleasant evening,
discussing the great need Of mission
work, both home and foreign.
There was an address by the pastor
Rev e. W. Moore; reading, Jobs
Legacy" by Miss Lizzie Hines; duet.
by Mesdames Downs and jenkins, and last,
but by no means the least attractive
feature of the evening was the serving
of delicious and cooling refreshments.
Mrs H. II. W. Crittenden, the presi-
dent is quite elated at the impetus thus
given the work. and reports twenty
four new members
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Watkins enter
tanned Tuesday evening in honor of Miss
Carlo Morton, of Farmville, and Miss
Isabel Scott. of Statesvile N. G.
Al a late meeting of the Epworth
League in the Methodist Church here, a
special committee. consisting of Mrs. I.
8. Oliver. Rev. IT. j. Taylor and MIR. B.
N Waterhouse, were appointed TO draft
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plans for aggressive work for the cur
rent term. Topics were assigned. etc,
anC it was decided to hold a consecra-
ton service once each month. Arrange
merits are being made for a league picnic
to be held in the near future
Rev. F. ". Moore rendered his 1esigna-
ton as pastor of the Baptist Church here
Wednesday night. It was very reluctant
ly received, only a few voting. He has
only been pastor here short while. but
has endeared himself to the people of his
own church and of other denominations
He expects to take charge of the Second
Church, in Petersburg.
The five-months-o old baby boy of Mr..
luolus Moore died Tuesday and was bu-
rid in the Crewe Cemetery Wednesday
afternoon.
home from the effects of a sunstroke.
which appeared to be slight at first, but
has lately developed unfavorable symp-
toms
Mrs. Edward Nosworthy is visiting her
father-n:aw. Mr.. A; ". .Nosworthy. .
Miss Lizzie Barratt, of Manchester. is
visiting Miss Essie Blanton. i.
MISS Addie TAYLOR left for Norfolk
Thursday. taking with her the two little
sons OF. Rev. ]. Jolliff Of Norfolk. They
have been summering with their grand
Mrs. R. NJ Coley. of Norfolk. is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Charles Sternes.
Miss Bessie Beville. of Manchester. is
the charming guest OF Miss Matte Robert
son on Carolina Avenue.
Mrs: Mary EIudsins and Miss Eliza
Hudgins of Petersburg. Ire visiting in
the homes of Mesdames j. Jenkins and
F. Andrews
Miss Lucy Northcross, Of North Caro-
lima. is visiting Mrs r. Champion
Mr.. and Mrs. Manson. proprietors of
the Crew Dairy. have returned from Vir-
gina Beach
Roy, G Wy 81, eecocE of GPeterShur..
is spending this week among his people
here
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NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIES
Raising SunHowers for Chickens-Ove'
Fifty Furniture Factories.
special Dispatch to The Times

GREENSBORO. y. c.. July Zone of
the new industries in Guilford county is
The raising of sunflowers for chicken feed.
Several farmers have as much as two
acres in them alone. One told me Satur-
day that at the present high price of
eggs and chickens he was making more
off them than any other species of farm
ing. and with sunfower seed in winter
hens would lay right on through Christ
mas The grain. is also excellent for
horses and mules.
The furniture industry in the State is
increasing every year. gentleman who
has dealings with every furniture fac
1ory. in the State tells me that there are
now fifty-four factories making chamber
suits, chffoniers and sideboards. and there
are sixty-one chair factories.
AS an instance of the magnitude of
business he showed me by actual bust
ness transactions that there are over $780,
coo worth of mirrors alone used in these
factories in North Carolina every month.
High Point is the center of this indus
try and is well named the Grand Rap
ids" of the South.
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great many new members, who are go
ing to show up we'll and make names
for themselves before the arduouS worl;
of the body is over. Some of them
on the Senate side are Messrs. Ander-
son and Bryant. of Richmond; Byars, OF
Bristol; Sears, of Mathews; and Sale
of Norfolk.
In the House., Of course. the number
is much larger. 1t embraces AIessrs
Baker of Westmoreland: Cabell. of Dan
Vile; Clarke. of Surry: Cumming. OF
Hampton: Gardner. of Henrico; Lassiter
of Petersburg; Lee. of Fairfax; Leake
of Goochland; Powers, of Caroline; Sc
brell. of Southampton; Smith, of Clarke
and Stafford. of Giles.
Messrs.. Baker and Lee impressed them.
selves upon their coueagues as among
the foremost young orators on the House
side. while Colonel George c. Cabell, Jr.
was easily the most polished of the
younger members when on his feet.
AN AsTUTE LEADER.
Gordon Cumming won his spurs early
in the former session, as an astute and
accomplished floor leader, and he was
regarded as authority on matters relating
to privileges and elections. Sebrell, Gard
ner, Smith, Clarke, Leake and others are
men Of decided talent. and promise to
make their Influence felt in the House
The members Will begin to come in as
early as to-day and by tomorrow night
more than a quorum of both branches
will doubtless be in the city
The session. though it will likely be a
short one. will nevertheless be interest
ing, and a great many Democrats from,
from time to time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
MALONE CASE SETTLED
Verdict for S25O-Compromise in the
Smith Suit.


A verdict for $3.50 was rendered In the
Law and Equity Court yesterday after
roo5. in the suit of Marion D. Malone
against the city and tits and Hawkins.
Malone fell into hole en- West Broad
Street last October. The damages given
in the verdict were against the contrac-
tors, and the city was declared without
blame.
Motions for judgments were made in
the suits OF John II. and Lucy E. Rogers
against II. c. and Mary Eta Bruce. for
S71o.65. and J. H Trant against C. f.
Sauer Company for S1SS.73.
In the suit CT the administrators of
Thomas Beverly Smith. Mrs Arabella
c.. Smith against the Richmond. Fred
efCkshurg and Potomac Railroad Com
parry. compromise was effected yester-
day by which the sum of s., $50 was paid
By the railroad company to Mrs Smith.
Mr.. Smith was killed in the accident near
Acca on July 9Th.
Judge Witt has discovered that. after
az, the name Of the Hastings Court will
not be changed by the new Constitution.
Ire clause providing for changes does
not refer to courts now in existence. but
to such as may be instituted in future,
or tn such as may be changed by the Leg
islature at its discretion.