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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
ANOTHER PROPERTY OFFERED
Jefferson Hotel Company Wants to Sell
Its Theatre Site.

The Carnegie Library Board OF Irus-
tees It its meeting yesterday evening re
ceived Immediately from Sutton ana 90.
real-estate agents but really from the
Jefferson Hotel Company, an offer OF
the property at the southeast corner OF
Man and Adams Street for $4,000
This property was purchased by the
company shortly before the burning of
the jefferson. The plan was to build
theatre on it. The fire broke up this
scheme and the offer of the property for
sale by the company marks the definite
abandonment by these parties of the
project to build a theatre IN Richmond.
The communication was referred by
the board ii it's subcommittee on site.
The board has already recommended the
purchase Of the property at the north
east corner Of Eleventh and Broad and
a measure appropriating $4,000 for
this purpose is now before the Finance
Committee of the Council.
Messrs. Bloomberg. Fox. Whittet, ST.,
Whittet Jr., Wood and Taber were pres
ent at the meeting yesterday afternoon
A communication from the City Clerk
was read announcing that Messrs. Gill
bert X. Pollock, and S. H Elicit had
been elected members of the board, sue
ceeding Messrs. yaskie and Mccarthy
who retire from the Council
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
JENKINS GOES TO JURY
Accused of Robbery Of John Onesty's
Store and Awaits Another Charge.

Walter jenkins, alias G.. W. White. if
the facts collected by the police are sub
stantiated. is a full fedged cracgsmsn
especially when it comes to front doors.
He was in the Police Court yesterday
morning on the charge of entering unlaw-
fully the store of John Ontsey, next door
to the Bijou, and robbing the oonfection-
err. Another charge is also on the docket.
that of the robbery of a carpenter shop
owned by B. A. Bolts. For this charge
Jenkins will answer this morning. On
the former ne was sent on to the grand
jury.
When arrested Jenkins had In his pos
session a large quantity of cigarettes
postage stamps and some money, which
he is alleged to have taken from the
confectionery store. He said that he
bought the cigarettes Won the stamps
in a crap game and that the money was
his. The police thought differently, how.
ever, and this. in addition to the fact
that Jenkins first gave his name as
White later being identified by the po-
lice they hold against him.
The other burglary charged to him was
committed before one on which he was
heard this morning. He also denies all
knowledge of this burglary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
DIMINUTIVE THIEVES
Small Boys Squeezed Through Tran
SONS and Robbed Merchants.

George and Robert Robinson. brothers
in kin and crime, were before the throne
of Acting Police Justice Graves yester-
day morning on the charge of systemati-
cally robbing stores on Main Street and
other localities.
They were caught in the act of lift
ing" the cash till in the store of r. l..
Christian and Company early Sunday
morning.
The smaller of the two was the boy
who did most of the stealing. He looks
thin enough to have crawled down the
neck of a bottle, and this remarka BILE
enlaciation permitted him to crawl
through holes apparently no larger than
ones Est. Four times he sneaked
through this hole in the early morning
in one store alone his thefts there hav-
ing amounted to more than $40 in cash.
He was not a shy sort of child. and so
he went right into the cash register on
each trip
These thefts finally led the proprietor
of the place to put on a, watch at night
and finally the little boy of ten was
seen to creep into the store. through
tiny hole in the rear. allowed to take
the money from the cash register. where
upon he was surrounded by the three
men, one of whom fired his pistol in the
air with the result that the small boy
scattered his coin to the four winds and
started to flee. He was caught how
ever. and turned over to the police Lat
er the larger boy, who worked with him.
was found in an alley in the rear of the
store
On the hearing yesterday both of the
boys were sent to the Reformatory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
GOVERNOR TO SEND
A BRIEF MESSAGE.
Items Of Interest Gathered from
the Capitol and State
Library.

Governor Montague was hard at work
in his office all day yesterday. he was
preparing a brief message to the Legs
His message will go to both branches
Of the General Assembly at noon to-day.
Among the Governors callers yesterday
were Attorney TunstaIl and Captain w.
w. Dey. of Norfolk. Mr.. W. D. titz-
hugh, of Culpeper. was also caller on
His Excelency. Mr. Fitzhugh is inter
ested in minerals and hrs visit was with
reference to them.
Among the charters recorded in the
office Of the Secretary of the Common
wealth were those Of the Martin
Engraving Machine Co, Salem; Ports
mouth Investment and Realty Co.
Only the members of the General As
sembly and some of the judges out in
the State have yet to take the oath pre-
scribed by the new Constitution. At
torney-General Anderson, who has been
absent from the city for several days,
returned yesterday and took the oath. Cen
eral James C. Hill did likewise. he hav-
ing been absent last week. This COM
pletes the list of executive officers. All
the Supreme Court judges have sworn.
u '
took the oath last week and yesterday
Judges Keith and Cardwell swore before
Clerk George Keith Taylor, of the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Taylor. though not required
to do so, had already taken the oath
himself. a great many county and
circuit judges sent in their oaths yester-
day. They have until July goth in which
to comply.
The following notaries public have
been commissioned: Miss Salle J. Dos
well, Albemarle; Thomas ]. Williams.
1vnchburg; Miss Mary Harrison Bird
Petersburg: George e. Crawford, Rich
mond: Miss NJ. Louise O'Connor, Rich
mond; Miss Adelaide Louise Smith, Win
chester.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth
has received a letter from supply
house, asking the name Of the State ar
chitect and if he had charge of the Vlr-
GINA buildings al the ST. Louis EXPOSE
ton There is no such officer and there
may be no such buildings, though an Ell
fort will be made to get an approprla-
ton for this purpose through the Legis-
la ture.
Clerk John ". Williams. assisted by
Hon. W. II. Boaz, yesterday prepared
a mode of procedure for the House, in
conformity with the changes made by
the new Constitution. The halls of both
houses were being cleaned up and put in
shane for the meeting of the Legislature
to-day.
The State Board of Public Works will
meet in a few days to hear a Norfolk
streetcar company as to the assessment
of taxes thereon. This will probably
be the last meeting of the Board. as its
work is already practically completed.
Mr.. G. P. Goss, clerk in the Auditors
office has returned to the city, after his
annual vacation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
DRINKS. AND OTHERWISE
Squire Graves Had Long Monday
Docket to Sift for Crime.

PISS Nash came before acting Police
Justice Lonnie Graves yesterday morning
,non the charge Of making a serious
don't rnon the person of one Albert Trib-
hey ALI because Albert owed Boss TWEEN
tv-fva cents The dent and the collection
cost Boss $50. which he paid Collector
Thomas
In a family ENHANCEMENT which was.
next aired. it appeared that little Clyde
Colgin and his smaller brother. Earl,
had pitted themselves against little
Julian Wood and Mr.. j. II. Wood.
Julian.s father Mr.. Wood admitted,
that he slapped Clyde. and he and Clyde
were fined $3.50 each. Mr. Colgin said
it was all because of the disa greement
OF children.
Although blind. Peter Wren can be dis
orderI, when he tries, he tried the other
night and it cost him $3.50. He has q
remarkably choice collection of cuss
words so it appears. and spilled them
all over Broad Street.
r. Presley and W. Harmley. deserters
from the United States Navy. were held
Wilbur Williams was drunk and dress
ed UP with all sorts OF money on him
He was taken in charge by policeman
He had $50 when arrested and said ne
had been robbed of $50. He was fined 81
Henry Cileman pays dearly for sugar
He stole four pounds and TO-DAY got nj
teen days.
Jim Lewis, alias Dagger. stole chair.
n,tl ing else being loose, for which ne VIII
serve thirty days.
I hen came a highwayman. Minnie Johi:-
son It was testified that Minnie stole
81 Is from a small negro boy. David Har-
ris. first knocking David down and then
ar. cxing his coin of the realm Minnie
said she didn't no muffin bout 1t nc
how: whereupon she was sent 10 the
grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
For Sale At
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DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
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Electric Bftters positively cures Kidney
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Nervousness. Sleep.essness. rheumatism.
Neuralgia. and expels Malaria. Salts
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
SPECIAL EXCURSION TO NIAGARA
FALLS.
Via r., F. & P. f. r. and Connections
$3.50 Round Trip.

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Will sell special ex-
rrsion tickets TO Niagara Falls. n. Z.
~ rate of $3.50 round trip from Rich
mond. as follows:
For excursions via 3. and o. K h.
leaving washington $50 a NJ. Juiy 80
and I'm August ID and 10Th. Septem-
80 o5tb and October 9th and sos P. NJ.
Ang1,st s0fh, and for P. r r trains
Icing Washington 500 a. NJ. July 18th.
,,,s,,s5 TN and 2lst. September 4th and
18TH and october I'd and 10th
For tickets and fu.. information. APP
ply to Ticket Agents Byfd 9erest; tina
r.a,sfer Co. sos East Main Street. JET
farson Hotel and Murphy's Hotel.
w 2. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15

Fins Among the most important
places they will visit will be Ware, BACK
and PoQuoson rivers; also Cape Charles.
On their return trip they will call ba
Buckroe and invite some Of their lady
friends aboard and will take sail out
in the bay about ten miles.
The schooner-rigged auxiliary yacht
"Cecelia." owned by Captain James Cline,
the river to Dutch Gap. a delightful time
was enjoyed by. all Those who went on
the trip We're: Misses Sallie Cunningham.
Rita Stovall Mabel luke. Ethel luke,
Eva Monta que. Annie Christian. Bessie
Williams, Ruth Cunningham, Lola Brown
and f. Baker. Jr C. A. Cunningham. M.
F. James. c. L. Brown. Jr. O. B. James,
c. L. Williams. B. c. Lewis. Jr.. and 5;
B. Moody. The party returned about .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
SEASON OF CRUISES.
Many Pleasure Parties Going Out of
Richmond Now.

The season of summer encampnents
and cruises is here. Every day or two
from the city for ten days stay or so. ;.
A party of young business men OF
Richmond. consisting of Messrs. r. c.
Montgomery, F. A. Beck. j. .. Jones,
r. A. James, w. II. Smyser. Q. 3.
Slaughter. w. D. Scott W. w. Garth
right and j. w Eames. formed fish
ing club and left on the 18th instant
on their first outing. They chartered
the. beautiful schooner Sun Flower. OF
West Point, owned by Captain John, D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
SCHOOL BOARD
FIGHTS SALOON
Objections Presented by Various
Trustees Brief Items
from the County.

The School Board of Varina District.
in Henrico county, will make every eff
fort to prevent the granting OF a liquor
license to a saloon-keeper named Jones.
whose establishment is located in the
neighborhood of one of the public
schools. The school is understood to
be the one at Tree Hill. and the whis-
key shop is said to have a bad influence
over the scholars.
The case was called yesterday in the
County Court, and at the request of
Mr.. Pitcher, one of the Narina trustees.
was continued 1t will be given a hear
ing next Monday.
in the Henrico jail charged with steal
ing about twenty doTdrs from the per-
son of two other negroes He was ar
rested yesterday by Special Officers
Temple and Miller.
The money. which is said to have been
taken. belonged TO a white man named
Willie Kellum. Fisher got $3.50 from
Taylor. two men in the employ OF Mr.
kellum.
w H Alley (white) is in Jail. charged
with assaulting a little boy named
Ernest Smith He will be tried by
father, keeps a store. and when he went
away the other day left his son in
charge-.he little fellow is said 20 have
gotten into some sort of row with a
playmate over some pepper, and Alley,
who is a. grown man, interfered.
Marshall Wells (colored was tried
yesterday by Squire Thomas, and was
fined $50 and required to give $500 secu-
rity to keep the peace for twelve months
He was charged with carrying con-
ceaed weapons
P H Harvey, charged with playing
craps. was fined SO and required to give
500 security.
Marriage licenses were issued Yesterday
to Mr. Albert r. Carroll and Miss Alice
Nav Ellis. both of Henrco. ana Nr.
Louis W. Meyer, of Richmond, and Miss
Mamie L. Cowardin.
The t.uly term OF the County Court
began yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
ONLY A FORMALITY
So say Passenger and Power People
About Recording of Mortgage.

Mr.. Miles NJ Martin. of the Passenger
and Power Company, when seen yesterday
morning, stated that the filing of the
consolidation papers of his company In
the counties of Powhatan, Prince Ed
ward and elsewhere in Southside Vir-
ginia did not foreshadow the requirement
Of any additional properties by his COM
pany in this section at this time This
formaity, he said, was observed as the
company owning the Appomattox water
rights. which his company had absorbed
in Petersburg, owned real estate in these
counties
There had been some suggestion that
the filing of these papers indicated that
the company might absorb and electrfy
the Farmville and Powhatan Railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
TO MANAGE POLK MILLER
Mr.. W. F. Thomas, Of Westhanpton
Park. to Direct Destinies of Lecturer.

contract was signed yesterday where
By MI w. F. Thomas. al present manager
Of Westhampton Park, will, at the eXpi-
ration Of the season at the park. become
the manager of Polk Miller the we'll
known lecturer and negro delineator. The
contract is for FIVE years.
The most interesting thing about the
contract is that Mr.. Miller will lecture
at the ST. Louis Exposition during the
whole time it is on furnishing a picture
in story telling and in singing and other
features of life in the ..Old South
The first tour will be started October LIST
at Boston. and will cover the big cities
of the East After the Exposition tour
Of England Will be made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
TO ATLANTA, GA, AND RETURN
At Half Rate, August End, 18th. and 9th
Via Southern Railway,

On account OF the Negro Young Peo-
Plies Christian and Endeavor Congress.
Atlanta. Ga, August 6-l. 1902. the South
5th sell special round trip tickets from all
stations on its lines at one fare. plus
si.o0 (Which includes membership fee)
for the round trip. with return limit If
teen days from date of sale.
This offers a rare opportunity to all
who may wish to visit Atlanta. Tho
Gate City of the South Details may
be had from any Southern Railway
agent or c. W. WESTBURY, D. p. A..
Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
If A MANTLE TO YOU,

And say some other saive. ointment.
lotion. oil or alleged healer is as good al
Rucklen's Arnica Salve. tell him thirty
years OF marvellous cures OF Piles. Burns.
BoiIs. Corns. Felons. Ulcers. Cutz,
Scalds Bruises and Skin Eruptions
prove It's the best and cheapest csc. at
Owens & Minor Drug Co.'S drug store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15

Peters Cathedral Sunday at II o'clock.
1t is understood that Father Perrig will
be stationed at the Cathedral, at least
for a short time.
The Rev. Father Magri, if St. Peters
Cathedral. is still out OF the city. He will
return about next Saturday.
a meeting of East Hanover Presbytery
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
at the First Presbyterian Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
Shorthand Writers.

The Shorthand Writer'S Association will
hold a very important meeting this eve
ming at Sis o'clock al Room No. s, God
din Hall. Eleventh and Sank Streets:
Election Of officers for the next term will
take place at this meeting. 4 full at
tendance is earnestly requested:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
Made Arbitrators,

Messrs. j. T. Wilson and n. E. Ancar-
row have been appointed arbitrator to
adjust the insurance on the Auditorium
building. destroyed by fire a few days
ago Mr. Wilson represents the insur-
ance companies and Mr.. Ancarrow the
owrer of the building. They will get to
work at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
Try HarlCoCk's
Liquid SlI|ohur
Baths.....
They Cure Eczema, Pimples anc
All Blood and Skin Diseases.

Hancocks Liquid Sulphur Baths arc
superior to those of the most celebrated
sulphur springs, having the additional
advantage OF being made any desired
strength. It is known that the average
percentage of sulphur contained in the
waters of the sulphur springs does. not
exceed one-tenth of per cent There
fore it can be readily understood what
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phur. Hancock's Liquid Sulphur is sold
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
PASSING OF A STRIKE
Journeymen Plumbers Generally Re-
turning to Work at Terms Requested.

turning TO WoTK al erms Fequesreu:
The strike of the plumbers, which start
ed about one month ago, is gradually
tlwindling to a few f1le men, and these
viii be at work soon as the master
plumbers can secure contracts. The jour
neEnan plumbers in every instance have
returned at the terms requested by the
union, the master plumbers preferring to
accede to the requests rather than import
mo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15

loss OF VITALITY is loss of the prtn
ciplf. of life. and is early indicated by fail
ing appetite and diminishing strength and
an3l,Irance Hoods Sarsapariiia is the
greatest vitaliZer-it acts on all the or
gans and functions. and builds up the
whole system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
CUSTOM HOUSE NEWS
Government Establishes Bonded Ware
House Here.

There have been many inquiries at the
office of the internal revenue collector
from all parts of the State concerning
the provisions for paying the war revenue
tax on instruments issued prior to July
1st This tax has been repealed, but all
instruments issued before July LIST must
be stamped before clerks may record the
same The stamps are not to be had,
as upon the repeal of the law all were
returned to the Treasury Department at
Washington, consequently it is neces-
sary to present such documents to the
Collector of Internal Revenue. who upon
the payment of the tax due penalty, If
such has been incurred. shall aftlN the
proper stamp. which will be sent him
upon application from the department at
Washington.
The Government has established a pri-
vate bonded manufacturers warehouse
here The building occupied is on Will
Harrisburg Avenue, convenient to the cltyS
wharf The establishment of this ware
l,o,se here is a great advance Cor the
port. and gives the merchants. manufac-
turers and dealers of the city lEany adj
yantaces they have not heretofore enjoy
ed in the way of handling their importa-
items. The Government allows the storage
of irnportations in this warehouse under
such provisions as will allow firms to
-vhfc1, they are consigned TO. pay the
duty on such part Of the shipment as
may be removed from the Government S
custody from time to time.
This Improvement came as a result OF
the great increase in tie business of the
port during the last year.
NJ. W. Gray Smith, recently appointed
appraiser for the port. will have. his Of
flee at No, 1904 East Franklin Street.
Deputy United States Marshal Bland
passed through Richmond Sunday, Ell
route to Atlanta, Ca, having under guard
George Taylor, sentenced at the United
States Court at Alexandria last week
for a wear and a day at hard labor for
pension fraud. Deputy Bland will prob
ably return to-day.
Judge Naddin returned Saturday night
from Alexandria and was at his Office
Yesterday, being engaged with a number
of lawyers.
Judge Waddill left yesterday evening
for Norfolk. where he will be the great
er part of the week. holding a term of
the United States Circuit Court.
United States Marshal Morgan Treat
returned Sunday night from Washington
and Alexandria. He left for Norfolk
yesterday evening.
a civil service examination is being
held in the United States Dis
trict Court room for the position of Day
Inspector of Customs at this port. There
are four applicants
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
Jefferson Grove,

jefferson Grove, No ii. United Ancien,
Order of Druids. will hold another re-
cord breaking meeting tonight at s
O clock at Powell's Hall. Twenty-fourth
and Church Hill Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
Critically Ill.

Mrs. George Lathrop remains extremely
i'll at st. Luke's Hospital.
Her condition yesterday was more
alarming than at any time during her
illness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
WE DO NOT TAKE THE
RIFF-RAFF.

The quality is not the same all
the way through, even in a piano
factory. Our experienced buyers
choose only the very best. Often
we pay little extra for tlrst
choice, but it pays US TO WM your
confidence.
We have learned that the best
makes are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
LA GRIPPE COUGH

Cured by Dr.. Davids Cough Syrup OF
pure pine tar. horehound. wild cherry.
etc Large bottle sc everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
|!|||1 fl!|IA{Y|K

Cures sharp shooting pains In the 'e-.. side.
PACK or breast. or soreness Of pa'. sa -. In
from one three hours. Cures iamenes-. II and
?.ol'en joints s,f back and all pains in 'He a.o
AeinS' sciatic iumSagn 1t does put the q ->s "
sleep but drives from the system. ase. all druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15

were Itl)oi leu.
The following programme was effec
lively rendered by the local school, in
terspersed hy excellent singing:
Opening prayer by Rev. George II.
Wiley. Recitation by Annie Marino. Rec
itation by Pearl Boush and Clara Fetch
or. Recitation by Eliza Thomas "A
estarless Crown" Recitation by Beatrice
Jarvis and Annie Marino. Recitation BY
Bessie Smith, Lucy Butler and Annie
sSIarino Solo by Mr.. John Mclean.
Jesus. Savior Pilot Me" Recitation by
Miss Smith. Duet by Pearl Boush and
Clara Fletcher. Recitation by seven lit
s;e children.
The address was made by DR.. w. w
Lear. Of Centenary Church. 1t was a
Greet and practical talk to the children
sns"1Iow to be Good
The results already adhered from the
snd canons shown at the mass-meetnS
should be very encouraging TO the work
e-s at the mission The children are
bright and wide awake. and are evidently
.e-y much interested In their school.
Tho next meeting of the society will be
held at ST James Church the second
sunday in August. The Board of Direc-
1.:s will meet at Broad-Street on the
fourth Sunday OF this month.