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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
GENERAL
WHEATON
IS DEAD
Brave Rhode islander, With
Proud Military Record, Suc-
CunbS at Washington.

The news Of the death OF Maj Gen
Frank Wheaton. L. S A, (retiredp, at
Washington. Tuesday night. came as a
surprise 10 his many friends as he had
been III only short time. He was 70
years of age and bore the distinction Of
being among the best soldiers this state
has produced. and had a military career
extending from 1855 20 May 9. 1897 when
he was retired by the operation OF the
service law.
Gen. Wheaton was born in this city
Nav s. 1893. and was the son OF the late
DR. Francs L. Wheaton His early edu-
cation was obtained at the public schools
and after graduating from the High
School he entered Brown and was study
ing for a civil engineer He did not com
plcte his course. but in July 1850 was APP
pointed assistant on the United States
and Mexican boundary survey under
Commissioner Bartlett OF this state and
Col j ID. Graham, L. 8. Typographical
Engineer During surveys In Texas and
California he bore himself with credit in
several encounters with Indians and the
war department recognizing his services
commissioned him as first Lieutenant IN
the 1st L. s Cavalry from March 3,
1855
lie served AT various posts and on re-
cruitfng duty and IN 1857 was appointed
aide-de-camp 20 Gen. l.. = Smith Of the
department OF the West where he was
when the war broke out and was APP
pointed captain OF the lst United States
Cavalry. March 1. 1851 From April rs
TO July, 1861. he was on duty at New
York state headquarters, mastering into
the service and inspecting New
York'e fret quota for the field. lie
Joined CO. r, First Cavalry. at Bent's
Fort, on the Arkansas river, July 10,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
CLOSES THE SEASON.
Provldencs WOman's Christian Temperance
Union Meets al the Y. N. C. A.

The last regular meeting for the sea-
son Of the Providence Woman's Christian
Temperance union was held in the small
noon. with the president. Mrs r H.
Jackson. In the chair The meeting open
ed with a hymn and Bible readings by
Mrs. Jackson, followed by a prayer ser
vice participated In by several OF the
members Mrs. Jackson then gave notice
Of the regular quarterly meeting OF the
Rhode Island w. c. r. T., TO be held In
the headquarters OF the Rhode Island
organization. Butler Exchange. next Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. Jackson also read
letter from Miss Katherine Petit Of
Hndman. Ky, thanking the Providence
w. c. T. u. for the gift OF books for
use among the poor mountain whites OF
Kentucky, among whom Miss Petit is
laboring. II was voted 10 send the sum
Of $500 20 Hfndman. Ky, for the pur-
chase OF a case for the books.
Mrs. L. w. Cooper reported the proceed
ings OF flower mission day at the state
Institutions She reported that 400
oranges were distributed In the state In
sane asylum and the hospital wards. and
also that 20 pounds OF candy was dis
trlbuted at the state home and school.
besides the flowers and fruit among the
sick and insane
II was also voted that letters OF thanks
be sent TO those who contributed now
ers and fruit for use in the arrangements
Of Flower Mission day
Following these preliminsries Mrs.
David w Hoyt read an article from the
National Advocate" which gave a clear
idea Of the present status OF the temper
ance movement throughout the would.
The article was optimistic in character,
emphasizing the fact that there never
were so many total abstainers as today
in this country.
Articles were also read by Mrs. Jack
son, relative 20 the proceedings Of the Ma
tional Temperance council recently held
in New York.
The meeting adjourned a. o'clock un-
til September next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
Economy

II will not cost you $500 or 5000 a
month. A 800 bottle OF Brazilian Balm
contains a whole months treatment. and
from this on for six months we will wrap
up with each 800 bottle a months treat
ment OF ToxICoLA TABLETS These
tablets are a great tonic: they wake up
the liver. sid digestion. strengthen tho
nerves and give vitality to every organ
No such offer to sufferers from cstarrh.
Asthma. Bronchitis. Consumption and
Stomach troubles was ever made before
Summer is tho best time TO treat Catarrh.
as II Is not so violent as in winter b.
f. JACKSON & CO, Mnfg. Chemists.
indianapolis. Indiana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20

II Twenty Millions OF our people had
Small Pox, Typhoid Fever or Cholera
what a cyclone OF exci,emcnt and horror
would sweep over the land. What n
rush to get away from II. and what
mighty effort would be made to stamp
~ out
Yet cATARRH is worse than either OF
them They do their work quick ard
Il Is over; while Catarrh hangs on for
ever and leads to sure death in some
form unless the germs arc destroyed and
driven from the system. These germs
or microbes entrench themselves in the
deep and tortuous passages OF the head.
with the head rottinG away. the whole
system soon becomes impregnated. IL Is
the parent OF nearly every other disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20

1861, and received from Coz sprague OF
Rhode Island, the appointment OF lieu
tenant colonel OF the Second Rhode ISL
and volunteers. July 16 1861.
After the death OF Col John Slocum
during the battle OF Bull Run. he com
manded the regiment. and was appoint
ed colonel OF the regiment during the
battle. Gov. sprague being present on
the field
IN PENINSULA OPERATION.
His service during the war included
participation in 42 battles and engage
ments and II was said OF him that few
officers saw more continuous service He
was with the regiment in the Peninsula
campaign and was detached from the
Fourth Army corps and assigned to the
command OF the two regiments OF In
fantry OF the advance guard OF the army
OF the Potomac. under General George
stoneman, May TO 30, 1862
In the Rapidan campaign OF the army
OF the Potomac. September 10 Decem-
ber. 1863, he was appointed major OF the
Second Cavalry. the appointment dat
ing from Nov. 5. 1863. In March. 1854,
he rejoned the Sixth Corps, army OF the
Potomac. and commanded a brigade I'm
the Richmond campaign OF 1864. In the
battles OF the Wilderness, May and 6,
n horse was shot from under him. He
was temporarily assigned during the bat
tie 10 the command OF the Second divi-
sion, Sixth Army corps He received
the brevet OF lieutenant colonel u. 8.
army MAY 5. 1854, for gallant and ueri-
torious service at the battle OF the VIII
derness. Va
FOR SERVICES RENDERED.
He was appointed brigadier general
United States army. by brevet. for his
services at Petersburg 10 date from
March l3. 1865. and was, after service
In pursuit OF the Confederate army, at
the capitulation OF General Lee. with
the army OF Northern Virginia. at Ap-
pomattox Court House. Va. April o. 1865
In April 1892 ne was appointed briga-
der general, after the influence OF Rhode
Island had been long exerted 20 secure
this deserved promotion. and was made
major general April 2. 1897. being retired
on the sth OF MAY OF that year by rea-
son OF age Limitation. Since his retire
ment General Wheaton has been living
like many other retired officers in Wash
ington.
His services were not unrecognized by
HIS native state. for he received IN July.
1895 a sword OF honor inscribed. Pre-
sented 20 Brevet Major General Frank
Wheaton. T. s. Volunteers. for gallant
and meritorious services during the war
and especially az the battle OF Opeduan.
Fishers Hill and Mlddletown, by the
state OF Rhode Island. through James Y
Smith. Governor" In conformity with a
resolution Of the general assembly. pass
ed at the January session, 1855.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
mas been used for over sixty years By
millions OF mothers for their childreD
soothes the child. softens the gums. si.
lays all pain. cures wind collie. ano " the
best remedy for Diarrohea. II win relieve
the poor little sufferer immedis teiy. Sold
twenty cents bottle Be sure ana
.sk FOR Mrs winsiow's Soothing syrup"
St, Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
Painful Periods

quickly permanently Lydia E. Pnkhams
hundreds of
fact Mensruaton
vtatyH it is painful something
Don't take narcotics deaden the pain but remove
dispace-
M or Whatever II
E. Vegetable Compound guaranteed it,
which would like special
Pnkham will letter
hundreds thousands OF
advice is
foolish her kind invitation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
Details of Another Case.

enjoying the of health grateful and only
pleased such remedy JENNIE EDWARDS
604 H st, n. W. Washington d. c.
Mass, will cheer
addressed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20

Miss Nettie Blackmore, Minneapolis,
tells how any young woman may be per-
manenty cured of monthly pains by taking
Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound.
"YoUNe WoMENI had frequent headaches of nature
dark before and at menstrual periods suffered
of the lodge advised Lydia
but only scoed good advice and
felt that hopeless, but she kept until bought
taking had the best the world to
change opinion the medicine each health improved and
finally entirely without periods most
BAoKMoRE, Central Ave, Minneapolis Mimi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20

thus stopping the dropping into the
throat. At the same time the cough. the
asthma and bronchitis and sore throat
will disappear, also all stomach trouble
caused by constant swallowing OF the nu-
trid Catarrh pus. And as your Catarrh
disappears all your organs will become
healthy. your weakness will change to
strength and vitality and you will oc
like your old self again
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
Forty Years AGO

There were less than 10000 Catarrh VIC
tins In the land Today there are ovsr
twenty million II has become tbs MA
TIONAL DISEASE casarrh Is every
where. In every d,y. town and hamlet
On every mountain. IN every valley and
plain: in forest and prairie. The rich.
the poor. the business man. the mechanic.
the laborer. the mistress. the maid: IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
Twenty Million Catarrh Victims!
CAN YOU REALIZE IT? ARE YOU ONE CT THEM?
s,engthB Blu s.

knows no class. no sex. no station. IL
IL the universal malady. the yellow dis
temper, Tho disease that is the parent OF
nearly all other diseases. the slow but
sure yellow death, the curs, OF the land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-20
ARE YOU AMBITIOUS !?


20 Louis Levine Co.. 12 Union L. Fletcher
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
with the crowd, but those who went were
we'll pleased with the shows The street
parade to-day was quite a success.
TEE-DEE OUTINGS
The Standing Of Contestants in the Ex-
citing Race Now On.

The Standing Of Contestants In the Ex-
citing Race Now On.
The Te Dee outing Tours Contest goes
merrily on. Nothing seems to be able 10
stop the storm OF ballots. Several new
entries have been made since last Sunday,
and about three thousand votes added to
the total which Is now getting close to
fifteen thousand.
Another statement OF the standing Of
the contestants will be published IN next
Sundays Times-Dispatch
Below will be found a complete list OF
entries and the number OF votes to the
credit OF each up to last night.
Miss Dora Berry and Miss Inea Taylor,
1855.
Jones 1,4oo
Miss Rosalie Robinson and Miss Edna
Branch. 1905.
Mrs. F. NJ. Timberlake and Miss Aurelia
Timberlake. lila.
Miss Bessie Plowman and Miss Eva
Spears, loss.
Miss Ora Reynolds and Miss Carrie
Reynolds, 1923.
Miss Mary R. Thaw and Miss Alice B.
Thaw, 1O05.
Miss Annie Smith and Miss Katie
Smith, 742.
Miss l.. Booth and Miss e. Booth. Isl.
Miss Mamie Hart. and Miss Virgie
Quesenberry, EOS.
Miss Lille Burns and Miss Mamie
Blunt, ass
Miss Daisy Hunt and Miss NJ. sammie
Hunt. AIS.
Miss Eugenia cogbill and Miss Carrie
Vaughan, $50.
Miss Martha Roper and Miss Daisy
Baker. 800.
Miss Vera Jones and Miss Julia Jones,
2as
Miss Mary Ttllman and Miss Louise
Kessnich 23S.
Miss Bertha Bowles and Miss Sadie
Floyd. 1877.
Miss Pauline Koch, and Miss Eva
Howle, 1856.
Miss Annis Bray and Miss Lille Todd,
49,.
Miss Eva Mann and Miss Lee Durmey,
164.
Miss Mae Bremen and Miss 11otue Man.
mel. $50.
Miss Blanche Drew and Miss Isabel
White. 14s.
Miss Lizzie Jones and Miss Irene Rob-
inson, l22
Miss Maggie shuman and Miss Julia
Shuman, 100
Miss Laura Harris and Miss LILLE
Bland 49,
Miss Lizette Winston and Miss Pauline
Gary, s.
Miss Mum and Miss Shelton. /.
Miss Lee and Miss Bouldin. /.
Miss Lee and Miss Blair. l.
Miss Lee and Miss Perry, |.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
WASENTIRELY TOO
DRUNK TO REMEMBE
Defendants In Jones Murder
Trial We're Put on Stand
toSurprise of All.
fRy Associated Press.l

WILSON, N. c.. June 24,-Much TO the
surprise Of all. the defendants in tho
Jones murder case were put on tho
stand this afternoon.
Rich was the first one to give an ac-
count Of his movements on the night OF
the homicide. He says that he came
from Cora Dutys' on the night OF the kill
Ing and came up town about twelve
thirty to find Policeman snakenburg.
When near Corbetts corner he heard
firing in tho direction Of Friar building.
and on going up Goldsboro Street. met
Allen, who had been wounded near the
building. and carried him to the sanl-
Whitley says he went to Jones. room
at the request of one of his own friends
to warn him to leave town. He stated
further that he was so drunk on tns
not remember having made any tnIcals
eli Ward explained his whereabouts on
the night of the killing. by saying ne vas
not up street on the night of the killlfg
between the hours OF one and .aaynreatk y.
When court adjourned for the day John
Allen was on the stand. He had gone
over a part Of his testimony. re e1-
Pained that he get ri his b %Haha ne IA
said he saw no one up there and did not
know who shot him.
william w. Barnes. the defendant.
who turned States evidence on MONDAY;
left to-day for Florida. II is the general per-
by his relatives, who feared that bodily
harm would be done him on account OF
his confession.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
ME1ORIAL DAY AT LURAY
Exercises the Most Notable in the His
tory Of the Place.
Especial to The T!mes-DIspatch.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
LURAY, VA, June 24.-The largest
crowd In Luray In recent years attended
memorial exercises IN this place to-day.
The exercises were the first OF the kind
ever observed in Page county. The Daugh-
tiers OF the Confederacy and hundreds OF
children dressed In white. each carrying
floral tributes. marched from Court Street
to Green Hill Cemetery, where the graves
OF the Confederate dead were decorated
and thence 70 the Confederate monument,
place. This organization was followed by
several hundred veterans on horseback
the next in line followed by the Luray
Rev. II, ii. II. Joyce was the orator
Of the day and addressed the crowd. Bus.
exercises. Thousands Of fsgs hoated
from the windows Of business houses and
private residences. The largo number Of
Confederate flags was q conspicuous part
of the exercises. Several adjoining coun-
ties were represented by old veterans.
Tho day will hereafter be observed year
ly by the survivors OF the Lost Cause
| In this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
/. APPOMATToX WEDDING
MIR. James Paul Walker and Miss Nam
ME Dove Hurt Married.

PAMPLIN CITY, VA, June 24.--A
beautiful marriage occurred to-day at
1880 A, nj. at ST. Paul's Episcopal
Church, Huntsville. AppomattoT county.
The contracting parties were MT. James
er % Of Rockbrldge county. and Miss Nan.
B. b. Hurt In Of Hurtsviiie.
~ Th Rev. es1smGay Lacy Hys 81 tfhe
ehsreh t aa' solloW!ng order: Miss
Gillian kth xh da rbpo afessSa IL w With M
KempeF Shields Hardy, s'; S M,5s N snIss
Snf 81 s5pE rR as la NJ Fs Ms4fF
pliaaed ana White fl5S 3{sm. tr Inn ri g.
M ahv Mi Alice ae RaIkes IN Whte uq s
s Sears Fol i;i these came the. bride.
atired IN gGtng a%ay sq by be or na ag
Of honor and sister. Miss Julia Lee Hurt.
who wore white organdy With satin III t trim-
mings Mrs Hurt mether o. ov yne b bIae
s u the st Strains a Of Mendelssohn's wedding
march most skilfq!Iy nRPI PLAYED q, b. 1ys
Gnthar me M aaoG cae from the vestry
room with his brother and best man and
met the bride at the altar. WHO was
given away py i'e' tal''o'' ~
During tho performance ;;of the eere-
Lohengrin'a wedding march was next re,l-
dsred the bridal paFtyf s eff mss carice
Royal Hurt, sister OF The b n s.
Mary Paul Walker. melee OF tho groom.
Mr. John w. Gillian was master Of cere-
monies The usheEs Nv, were {, s MT. warren
t The CHI Church was beautifully dressed IN
flowers. ported plan and eyergreens, dn ne
soft and suitable. a. >,..sa,,,
The bride and groom took ne N t.o ~
! an O'clock ns +. NJ. FOR Lynehbuyg. thence to
Tpom there they will soon 80 to their
e%s Ky w Shs fTis s as Il
nse Veil known and are very popular.
TIE bride gTan snd e oss q 3, R r.:
nost attractive and popular young La
des ever reared IN this sro sset ana Tae
bridal presents We're numerous aNa aaiiu-
snrn +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
WILLIAM
ARRIVES AT KEEL
His Yacht Flies the American
Flag at Her BoW-RearA d-
mIral Cotton Received.
lBr Ag6ociated Prcs., !

KEEL. PRUSSIA. June 24.-The COM
bined American and German fleets burned
several more tone OF powder to-day dur
Ing the hurried calls OF the captains to
one another's ships and the ceremonious
visits OF Ambassador Tower and some
OF the belated higher German omcials
TO Rear Admiral Cotton. Then Mr..
Tower Admiral Cotton. the American
commanders and Naval Attache Potts
lunched with Prince and Princess Henry,
of Prussia, and tho German admirals
and captains,
Emperor William arrived here at 6
O'Clock this evening on board his yacht
Hohenzollern. who was flying the Amerl-
can flag at her bow. The Emperor stood
on deck, saluting as he passed the
American warships. After tho IIohen-
zollern had taken up her mornings in
front OF the yacht clubhouse his Mag
esty received Rear Admiral Cotton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25

The Republican State and Executive
Committee meeting held here last night
was a perfect love feast, the feature
having been the absence OF the man In
black
There was very large attendance Of
members and only Ave negroes were
present. These flve had but little show,
and all occupied back seats.
The of11ceholders had full sway Ind the
programme arranged a little while before
In the Executive Committee went through
with whoop.
Congressman SLemp, OF the Ninth Dis
trict, was one Of the stars and made a
long speech seconding a set of resolu-
lions offered by Mr.. J. L. GleaWes, OF
Wythe, endorsing President Roosevelt for
denomination in 1901. These resolutions
were unanimously adopted after being
amended SO as to give the President an
other nomination in 1904 A resolution was
adopted calling upon the party to name
candidates for all county and legislative
offices this fall. and Colonel Slemp and
others predicted that their party would
have forty-hve members OF the next
Legislature.
Hon. R. W. Blair. OF Wythe. offered a
resolution. which was adopted. calling
upon all Republicans, and especially Of
Hceholders, to SUBSCRIBE literally to The
proposed party organ to BIO established
at Roanoke.
MOORE HEARD FROM.
A letter was read from District Attor-
ney. Thomas I. AIoore, Of Montgomery,
calling upon the party to drop the ne
gro question and the Confederate soldier.
and to avail themselves Of live Issues
made by Democratic mistakes.
Chairman Park Ag9e y..I presided ana ana
as secretary. There was full atten-
dance of MEMBERS and the utmost con-
fIdence prevailed as to the future sue
nent leaders present were:
Messrs. c.. A. Heermans, Of Montgom-
e;ss wythe; q. slemp, Big Stone
Gap: G. G. Lincoln. Marion; r. G;
Banks. Norfolk: Asa Rogers, GENERAL
suth Boiling. Park zLAgnew, Virginia: W.
a. Jamison Mecklenburg; E., P. Nc
Lean. Mecklenburg: A. G.. Peachy, New
port News; j. NJ. Griffin, Fredericks-
burg: c. NJ. Gibbons, winchester; Alvah
H Martin. Norfolk county; DR.. Law
renee Grover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
YALE STUDENTS
GET THEIR DEGREES
BY Associated Press.

NEW HAVEN. CONN. June a.-The
presentation OF degrees to the members of
the graduating class In all tho departments
of the University. and the comforting Of
honorary degrees by President Hadley
formed the chief function of thu closing
day OF Yale's commencement week. The
Golden Club medal for proficiency in
political economy was awarded to NJ. B.
Terrell. Decherd. Tenn. of the academic
senior class. while the John A. Porter
University prize was won by Richard
Webb. OF Durham. ~, c., graduate
school student, for an essay on Sidney
Lsn!er,
At the annual banquet OF the alumni.
at which about fifteen hundred men we're
present. President Hadley delivered an
address which was largely a repor, OF the
work during the past year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
nayison-HoHhioe.

HAGEKsTo%,Nf'A ~ MD hpsas'gg aRRs -Mits
Gertrude J Lone!.s Horhtnei daughter OF
Sir, Louls c. DAWSON, OF Etaunton. Va
were married here this morning BY ReY.
], Spangler K!efer. After a wedding
breakfast Mr. and Mrs.. Dawson left for
Old Point Comfort. They Nil! reside Ia
6taunton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
OBITUARY.
Mrs. S. r. PendIetor,

Intelligence was received here Sester-
day of the death on Tuesday at her coun-
OF Of Mrs. sailie Coates Pendleton, wife Of
Mr.. s. r. Pendleton, principal OF Cen
trail School. The death Of Mrs. Pendie-
She mad been in iii health for a long
time but it was confidently hoped that
when she went to the country the change
of air would greatly benefit her,
Mrs. Pendieton was a native OF Louisa.
and belonged to the well known Coates
family, which has such a large connec..
ton in the. State. She was woman Of
lovely Christian character, and enjoyed
The affectionate esteem of large circle
Of friends. She Is survived by Mr.. Pen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
CAROLINA BANKERS
After Delightful Day on Water They
Hold Business Session.
Especial 10 The Times. D!spatch

'Spette' :" iHe i'hieS'o"PdCu'j
WILMINGTON ~. c., June A,-The
delegates to the North Carolina Bankers
Association, in session at Wrightsyil!e
Beach, were entertained on trip down
the Cape Fear River to-day. and tho sew
eral hundred people in the party spent
a delightful day on the water. The first
business Eession was held tonight at
the seashore Hotel. over 10 delegates
being IN attendance. the only features
dress OF President George w. MontcastIe,
OF Lexington. and the annual report Of
Charles y. Evans. OF Raleigh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
LONG SENTENCE
GIVEN FOR PEONAGE

10y HBspch"Fru 1'''V
MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 24,-To-
day in the United States Court J. w.
Pace, prominent planter OF Tallapoosa
county was arraigned for trial on II In
dictments charging him With peonage.
UemurFers were fled In all OF these cases.
which we're ogerruled, and no then pleaded
guilty to all OF the. eleven GAGS and APP
pealed 10 The Circuit Court OF Appeals at
New Orleans. making bond In The sum o.
200.
The sentence OF the court Of Mr. Pace
was iiYe years IN each case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-25
Mrs. Annie Kennel.
Austin "A. McCracken.

Especial to Tho TImes-Dlspatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. June "a
Austin A. McCracken, son OF Captain
home hero this afternoon. aged twenty
one years. He had been sick but. I'VE
days. Gastritis was the cause Of his
death. His mother died about two
months ago. Besides his father he leaves
one sister, Miss Eleanor McCracken, Of
this city. and one brother. Midshipman
John j. AlcCracken, OF the United States
navy. who has been to sea for the past
month and will reach Boston harbor to-