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GOEBEL TO BE AVENGED Death Penalty Imposed Upon Caleb Powers, THRICE FOUND ?UILTY Despite Eloquent Pleading of the Pris? oner for His Life, Jury Was Unanl Imous for His Conviction, Will Appeal Case. (By Associated Press.) GEORGETOWN, KY., August 20.?The third trial of ex-Secretary of State Calob Towers for complicity In tho murder of Governor Wllllnm Clobol, In January, 1900, closed shortly before noon to-day with a verdict Imposing the extremo penalty of hanging for tho distinguished, prisoner, Wh??, hnd been In tho penitentiary for three years on Ufo sentence. Tho verdict of tho Jury, "Guilty, and the punishment of death," wns reported Into court at 11:20 to-day. Several hundred people/ crowded tlio court-room when tho verdict was rend, and tho most Intonso silence provnllod. The jury was polled, and each mnn de? clared tho verdict of guilty to bo his finding. Powere sat unmoved while his attorneys asked for limo to make a mo? tion for a new trial, Arthur Goebel, the brother of tho vic? tim, and a prominent merchant at Cin? cinnati, who hns spent his time and for? tune for over three years In the prosecu? tion of thoso accused of being In a con? spiracy to kill his brother, broke down from tho strain upon hearing tho verdict. Powers has been convicted twice before, this being tho third trial In which the Jury brought in a verdict of guilty against him. On his previous trials ho escaped with a sentence of life Imprisonment, as the evidence was not sufficiently ?strong* against him to lend the jury to Indicting the extremo penalty. All three of the tri? als were held at Georgetown, and ln each of them he had tho assistance of the most able lawyers who could bo procured. The InsL trial wns distinguished by the fact that Powers nddressed the Jury In his own behalf, and In a. long review o? tbo ca?? showed himself In bo n. very com I'fctent. attorney, whllo Ills eloquence In (pleading for his life astounded those who had watched him carefully In the past trials of the case. Powers hnd nothing to say regarding the verdict except, tn express bis surprise that such a result could be reached from the evidence presented, and to announce that ho Would tako an appeal nnd con? tinuo the case to the last resort. ? Whon Powers secured his former new trials a majority of those on the Appellato Court were Republicans, but It is now composed of Democratic judges. The for? mer trials of Powers were before Judge James E. Centrili, of this city, but ho was barred from sitting this time, and Governor Beckham appointed Judgo Rob bins. PRISONER WAS COOL. Special Judgo Robbins this afternoon formally overruled n motion for tho grant? ing of a new trial to Powers. Ho then passed the seiltenco of death upon him. After a declaration of the prisoner: "I am not guilty. Judgo." the court llxed No? vember 25th next as tlio day for the exo ctitlon. The attorneys for tho defendant secured the granting of an appeal far the case to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and if unsuccessful, they may try to get the United States 3upremo Court to talto It under consideration. Powers, ivas the coolest mnn In the court-room when tho verdict was read and the sentence pro? nounced against him. He was Imme? diately removed to the Scott, county Jail to bo held there pending the appeal of his case. LITERARY GLOUCESTER Old and New Authors of this Wonder? ful County. (SDeclnl to Tlio Tltnes-lllspntch.) GLOUCESTER C. H., VA., August 21?. For many years Miss Molly Elliot Sea well, who was born and bred in Glouces? ter, though now living in Washington, enjoyed the distinction of being tho only Gloucester writer of celebrity. Thero are many scribes of no moan ability In the county whoso albums have so far l.c-en tho receptacle of their work, but now all Is chtij-igod, and with Mr, Thomas iJixon, auijior,-of "The Only Woman" nnd "Leopard Spots," and the Rev. W. 11, Graves, whose book on "Rational Mem? ory" has been well received at homo nnd abroad, both living In Gloucester, there is a decided development on llto i-ary lines. Now there is another aspirant for lite? rary honors, who bids fair to add lustre to Ihe fame already enjoyed by the county nf Gloucester, noted, however, heretofore more for Its fish and oysters, beautiful homes und charming society than the writing of hooka. This new star, which promises magni? tude, is Mrs. Nellie Deans Taylor, wife of Judge Fielding Lewis' Taylor, of his? toric Rose well, Mrs. Taylor has Just had ' published by the Neal?. Publishing Company a book called "Victoria," which has been pro nouner-i] wonderful by competent judges. There Is scarcely a superfluous word in the book, and yet the style Is smooth and beautiful, and the amount of matter condensed in so small a space ls a mar? vel. The facts are Interesting and arc most Interestingly told. This epic will surely have the effect of inciting research ? nil <iuickenlng thought along the lines sug? gested, and the chaste and concise dic? tion will leave its Imprint upon the i-eador. Hev. A. C. Thomson, who has been Hiciidlng some days at the Exchange, has returned to Portsmouth Mr, and Mrs. Thomas 1'ixon and family left to-day for Now York. Mr, and Mrs. l<ewie Tnbb, of Baltimore, and Miss ff.ira Dimmork, of Newport News, are at the Rungalo, guests of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Tabh. Mr?. David Baldwin ls at Goshen, vis. ItinR Mr. and Mrs. Va'. ?. Perrln. Mis* Elizabeth Plmniock and Mr, Frank Jlopper are at Sherwood. Mr. and Mrs. A. Vf, Withers are In New York for the yacht race. Mrs, John Crlgtian has returned to Richmond. Miss Murdoch Is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. James T, Murdoch;, of Wilson Creek. Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap ' H cures hables and proven folks of nil akin eruptions. It cures dniidrtiffa It stops the hair from falling out. It makes the hnlr grow. It Is iho best, shampoo made. It ls Ideal for shaving. It gives tho glow of youth to sallow nnd dull complexions. It Is more soothing than cold cream; more beautifying than any lotion or.cos? metic. It Is the best toilet soap made. f~' ? ? ? ?' " " ' Mrs. Cassldy, "Mrs. Weir and! Miss Lewis Thurston havo returned from Balli more. Mrs. Brtinson ami Miss Lucy Brunson nro guests of Miss Sally Jones. Mr. William Field lias returned Ito .Lynchburg. I Miss Lllllo Fnhes Is In New Tnrk nnd Miss Annie Fabos In Norfolk. TOO MUCH WIND The Gale Too High for the Big Single Stickors. (By Associated ? rcss.) NEW YORK, August 29a?For tho first timo In tho history o? tho America's cup contest ? raen has beon postponed because of too much wind. T-day the third of Ule present series of races wns to hnvo been sailed. Following tho futile atteint of Thursday, whon thoro was not enough wind to complote the race within tho time limit. It vins enrncstly hoped by yachtsmen that to-day's contest would bo doclslvo, aijd tho series completed. Ten hours ?lter Thursday's drifting failure a storm broke over the cup course, and raged about Sandy Hook. Tho water was tumbled into waves that troubled even nn ocenn liner. The wind blo\\v*\vltli a velocity estimated between forty and fifty miles, and tho rain drl'von before It obscured tho vision beyond a mllo or two. Within tho sheltering bend of Sandy Hook, where the two racing yachts rode at their moorings, the water was com? paratively quiet this morning, while Across the sandy peninsula on the ocean side, the surf boomed as? It broko upon the beach. At 7 o'clock the Regatta Com? mittee met nt tbe New York Yacht Club house and decided to postpone the race for the day. Subsequently, tho committee named Monday as the day for tho noxt race. It was also decided to hold the races every day thereafter until tho interna? tional contest Is decided. The decision to race every week day ?was reached by mutual ngreement be? tween the Challenge Committees of the New York and Royal Ulster Yacht Clubs. NEW COTTON AT TARBORO The First Bale Sold for Twelve and a Quarter Cents? (Spcelnl lo Tlio TlmcB-niBiintcH.) TARBORO, N. C August 2D.?Tho first bnle of cotton was sold bore to-day by Jack Hicks to W. A. Hart for 121-4 cents. Last year Mr, Hart bought tho first bale on tho 2Glh of August at S'-2 cents. Tho mills aro offering 12 cents for all the good cotton marketed next week. Richmonders in New York. (Special to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch.) NEW YORK, Aug. 29.? Waldorf? W. H. Parrlsh; Hoffman?J. W. Porter and wife, M. M. Martin, 33. B. McKenzIo; Mnrl borough-Miss S. White, J. A. Will re; Fifth Avenue?Miss J. McRae, J, Vf. John? ston, Miss Johnston. TESTIMONIAL FOR j SIR THOMAS LIPTON Proposed to Raise a Fund by .Popular Subscription and Buy Silver Service. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, August 29.?A committee with the Western National Bank of New York city nf treasurer, ls being formed for tho purpose of raising a popular sub Bcription with which to secure a testi? monial foe Sir Thomas Upton. A silver service for the Erin hns been suggested ns suitable, and it Is proposed that all letters ,accompanying subscriptions bo bound and presented with the testimonial. The plan Is to have the subscrlntlons In small amounts, so that It may become a popular movement. Genernl Joseph Wheeler, to represent the South, and Sen? ator Kearns, of Utah, to represent tho far West, already havo beon selected as membcrf-i of tho committee. Colonel Hen? ry Wattcrson will lie asked to act as a representativo of the middle West, and Timothy D. Woodruff and Lindsay Rus? sell as representatives of tho East. There will -be other members. THE BRIDE ONLY FIFTEEN YEARS OLD Miss Ruby N. Minter Married to Mr. Robert D. Clark. Mr. Robert D. Clark, of No. ??? Mosby Ptroot, und, Miss Ruby ?. Minter, of tho same neighborhood, slipped nway to Washington Friday morning and wero married uy Roy, Dr. t "?'??er, of tho Pres? byterian Church. Mr. Clark la nineteen years of nge, whib, the bride ls Just fifteen yoars, though well grown for that nge. They are both well known, and this action of theirs wits a great surprise to their friends, only a very few of whom wero aware that they contemplatoci marriage. Homo time ago Mr. Clurk was quita, sick with lever, and Miss Minter nursed ldm back to health. They returned yes? terday and urn living at No. 1207 North Nineteenth Street, Fulrmount, Sale Ten Million Boxes a Year. ^ ah Druggists BEST FOR THE BOWEi-S _. [REPORTED LOSS BY ELECTROLYSIS Mr, Maury's Paper, it is Said, Makes it Very Heavy, A great fight Is In prospect between tha city of Richmond and the Virginia Pass? enger nnd Power Company over the ques? tion of damages to the city's pipes bV electrolysis, caused hy tho proximity of tho compnny's underground wires. Mr. Dn.bne.v 11, Mailry, electrical ex? port, employed by tlio city to Investigate the damage, has prepared nn elaborato report to tho Water Committee, whloh will not be inndo public In advance ot Its presentation and consid?ration by tho committee. It Is said that Mr. Maury estimates tho amount of the damage by electrolysis at from $1DO,000 to $2004000. At a recent meeting of tho committee Mr. Maury made a verbal report on elec? trolysis, In which ho took Issue with Mr. Watormail, of Now York, tho company's electrolysis export, on his claims as to tho damage, Mr. Mnury contends Ihnt tho company's efforts to abate tlio Injury from electrolysis nre Inadequate. Tho attorney for the company Is on record ns saying that tho company would In his opinion bo liable for actual dam agos alleged nnd provec? to havo been due In electrolysis. .It remains to bo scon whether the report of Mr. Maury will bo accepted as a reasonable ono. Mr. Mnurv advocates a return of the current to tho power house by means o? nn underground wire therefor or by moans of a douhle overhead trolley, i The management of tho Paseenger and Rower Company are quoted n.s saying trnit the cost of the underground wire would ho two million dollars or morn, and that, to pr?vido tho double overhead trolley for the purpose of returning tbo current would cost half a million or more. Tho beginning of what promises to bo a long and hard fought legal contest will follow the making puhllc of the report. It ls certain Unit tho company will stren? uously oppose tho recommendations of Engineer Maury. GERMAN AT ASHEVILLE Miss Baskerville, of Richmond, Leads the Dance. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) ASHEVILLE, N. C? Aug. 29.?The largest affair given In Ashov|l!c this sea sor, wns l.he annunl germen ut tbe Rat tory Pnry Hotel, given Friday evening. The guests numbered nearly 4(W, tilling to dancing and seating limit tlic dbillig-r/bm of the famous house, which, owing to Its size, wns usprl liistonrl of the ball-room f?r the dance. Dancing lic?an at 10, After a few dances tbo lpadcr, Charles Barren, of Columbia, blow his whistle for the german. Miss Mattlo Baskerville, of Richmond, led with Mr. Barron through a dozen pretty fiemos. Al midnight a de? licious supper was'served In the ball-room. On Monday evening ? lie German Club gavo a dance. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Leche Craig entertained nt dinner to honor Governor Aycock. who was here this weok. Tuesday evening Mr, Theo? dore Davidson giivo a Dutch supper to the Governor. The guests numbered about fifty. Tuesday evening a dance was given at tho Battery Park Hotel. Tlio second tennis tourney of tho soa? son began nn the Albemarlo Club cnurt on Tuesday nfiernoon with a. Inrge number of spectators In attendance; Wednesday afternoon Miss Daisy Smith entertained at a tea to honor visiting friends?Miss Helen Beed, of New York; Miss Chirk, of Barnard, N. C; Miss Naff, if Greenville, Tenn. Mrs. David Way gave a card party Wed? nesday'evening to Miss Young, of Wnsh ' ington A delightful dnnce tvns given on Wed? nesday evening at the Victoria Inn. Mrs. R. 8. Howland gave a tea n.t the Swannnnoa Country Club on Friday af? ternoon, Tho week's pleasure closed with a pleasant, very largely attended dance at Konllworth Inn. ? .?;? ?i , ? ? ?+> h: iti- t ?> f ? ?.t ??* ? Jit the J?oteis, \ ?-H vfvf HvtHtv-H Among tho arrivals at Murphy's Hotel yesterday were Rev. Vf, J. B. Cox, D. D., for years pastor of the Baptist Church of Staunton, Vn., vmd Ids daughter, Miss Annie May Cox, of Mobile, Ala. Mr. Cox is well known throughout the State antn throughout the denomination' In tho South, and will bo warmly wel? comed by his Virginia? friends. ? pnrty of Kentucklans arrived ln the city" yesterday und nre stopping at Mur? phy's. Those of tho party are Charles Vf. ?. Hill, C. D. Porter. Miss Hattic Donaldson, Mrs. R. L, Brnshear, Mrs. E. S. Porter, of Bowling Green, Ky. General T. M. Jaogan, of Algoma, Buck? ingham county, Va., arrived ln the city lust night and Is registered at tho Jef? ferson. General Lognn ls a well known financier and business man, and has a fi'no country place In Algoma. These registrations are recorded at the Jefferson! George E. Ransom, North Caro? lina; Mnrgnret L. Spencer, Washington, D. C; D. iB. Cunningham, Philadelphia; Georgo F. TennlUc, Savannah; Paul Jones nnd wife, New York; Mrs. F,'?5. H. Bullock, Mr. N. R, Bevies, Philadelphia; Mr. Swann, Vlnltai Richard Pension, Ty? rone, Pa.; William King, New York; Walter B. Douglas and wife, St. Louis; Joseph Winterbottom, Jr., Chicago; R. J. Ferguson, Columbus; Roland G. Brown, New York; General T. M. Logan, Virginia. These Virginians are at Murphy's: Dr. E. A. Jenkins, Hlllsvllle, Va.; John W. Calhoun, Staunipn; William A. Wronn, Jr., George C. Bold, Jr., Norfolk; Will Aunspaugh, Virginia! Claggett B. Jones, Brulngton, Vn. ; Georgo II. Davidson, Proillt, Va.; Herman Coneger, Roanoke; 1-1. C, League, Norfolk, At tho Lexington Hotel yesterday those Virginians are enrolled: T. J. Colllngs, Norfolk; Vf .Vf., Baker. Hallsboro; J. L. Button, Newport News; ?. M. Bowman, Snlom; R, S. Sholld, Lynchburg; J. McK. Klnnear, Newport News; John- Lamb, Heni-lco; A. O. Olnphnm, Virginia. Arrivals nt Iho New Ford's yesterday In? clude tho following: M. Thrnlle, Virginia; J. W. Cebhardt and wife, West Vir? ginia; Mrs. IO. E. Folndoxter, Pulaskl; R, M. Lewis, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. n. Vf. Carroll, Bonnettsvllle, B. c, At tho Hnlon Hotel yesterday theso Virginians among others are registered: Wallace Robinson, Alfred Hargrave, Jeter Palmer. Jr., West Point; S. O. Dnvis, Powhatan; A. Vf. Payne, Doswoll; J. Vf. Seminali nncl family. Jetersvllle; Mrs. \\r. B. Lamkln, Newport News. WAR VETERAN COMMITS SUICIDE (Special lo Thn Tlnies-Dlspntch.) W1NSTON-SALEM, N. C, August 29. Mr. Hugh C. Casper, aged twenty-four and unmarried, committed suicido here this afternoon by taking tweh'e half grains of morphine. Ho waa unconscious when found, and died two hours. after? wards, lie was a member of thn Fm-nyjli Riflemen, nnd wont with th?> company during ?ho .Spanish-American war. Ills parents reside nt China Grove, and the remains wore sont thoro to-night for Interment. Despondency, produced by Strong drink. Is given as tho enuse. Charles Chick, a painter, while Intoxi? cated foil down ? flight of steps this afternoon, bis head going through th? thick window panes. The carotld artery on thn left side of his neck was puncture.!, and he coinu nenr bleeding to death bfsforp a physlolan arrived, n? is at tho hospital, While II Is believed |ie will recover, lie is very weak from thu losa of blood Miller ? Rho&><ls. **++**+U ******** ? Fall Suits and Skirts Are Now Ready. l'o-tnorrof wo will show the advance styles of New Fall Suits, with the now long cnn ts and the latest flare skirts, In walking and dress lengths. Theso como In neat effects, solid colors, fmicy novelty , weaves, nnd tho ever popular black. , i. Early buyers cnn now got the 'choicest of the in? styles and havo tho longest possible timo to enjoy tho wonr of a fall suit, Somo of tlio prices for Stilts fis fotlows: ??1!?.?50 ?H22.B0 ff.i?yno ina5.on ifao.oo *?*5.0" Walking and Dress Skirts. We will also show the largest, line of Walking nnd Dress Skirts ?wo havo over shown ln the month of September. In all the new Bhapos, lengths nnd styles?eolld colors, black, nnnt effects nnd noveltv weaves?from $2.50 up to $25.00. A Special Skirt Bargain. We bought much under their real value because there were only eighty Skirts in the lot, and the maker wanted to close the lot out for ready cash. Mostly Walking Skirts, in various colors, black and fancy weaves, and all prop? erly tailored. We never buy any goods, even at a low price, unless they're relia? ble?these are exceptionally good values. $6 Skirts will be sold' at $3*75* $7 Skirts will be sold at $4.50. : $8 Skirts will be sold at $5.00. $8.50 Skirts will be sold ; at $5.50. $10.98 Skirts will be sold at $7.00. Fall Stock of Rugs and Druggets is now ready and comprises all size Rugs, from a small Door Mat to reception hall,- dining-room, library, living room, bedroom and parlor size. Oriental, Smyrna, Moquct, Brussels, Wilton, eto. Lace Curtains and Draperies. Portieres, in damask, rope and bamboo reed, cozy corner nnd oriental hangings, upholstery repps, hrocntolles, tapestries nnd damasks. Window Shades. Wo aro now equipped lo tako moro orders for Window Shades mnde to mensure or covering floors with tapestry or burlap, and a 'phone message or a postal card addressed to us will bring a man to your houso to measure nnd estimate on any. work you may want done. A Few of the New White Goods for Fall. such as ? Madras Pique for l.lo, The figures nre very neat?some of them looking HKe little grains of seed imbedded in tho cloth. Another cffoctlve cloth for waists Is a Damask, in new de? signs, 2??. Datosi novelties in Oxford Walstlngs, Including tho popu? lar basket weave; IWo. Cannon Cloth, full yart* w*nn* lOo. Tim linen finish is tho beauty of this cloth.' German Huck Towels, 25c. 22x42 Inches and hemstitched. Very absorbent, and In' addition to being good wearers, theso Towels ore very attractive look? ing, having white, red and blue Grecian horders, The New Fall Percales Are Here. For I*J ?-lie. a yard there's a wldo iiinge to choose from. China blue, rich looking gar? net ?in?! white grounds?all beau? tiful effects, STIRK FAMILY AND WALLACE SHOWS They Are Undoubtedly the Finest Artists ln the Profession. Among tho top-liners ot the circus pro? fession to-day may bo found tho Stlrk family, bloycle experts. Tho BUfk family comprises toven people, from the father down to the llttlo five-year-old, curly headed lass, Although thoy have beon be? fore tho public for several years, tho fa? mous Stlrk family etili romain the populnr aristocrats In tho realm ot the nrena, and the public never scerns to tire of watching their performance. The work of tho Stlrk family borders upon tho mar? velous; In fact, somo of the attainments are of such complex difficulties' thnt their best tricks (frequently pass -with Waft little more notice rtom tho public than their simpler dlspluys, because tho audi? ence can follow Its intricato nnd perplex? ing paradox. The genius and dexterity of tho Stlrks frequently brings forth loud, spontaneous applauso from their fellow-performers, who, llko the public, never grow weary oi their admirable act. Tho Orent Wallace Show in noted for lie fine nnd brilliant costumes, but thoro Is no better dressed net or more plonslng and attrnctlve performance for the forni nino portion of the circus patrons than that of the Stlrk family. This family 'of artists aro tho undisputed champions of fancy trick bicyclists of tho world, and theirs is ono of tho most fascinating cir? cus acts of tho age. Tho Orea,t Wallace Show will exhibit 111 Richmond Monday, September 21st, when tho nrlstocrntie Stlrks nnd scores of other meritorious performers may bo seen In tho three-ring performance. -. JEFFERSON PARK The Social Wheel Revolves ? with Rapidity. (Special to Tho Tlmes-DI?,patch.i JEFFERSON PARK HOTEL, Aug. 20. The social wheel revolves rupidly here and the past weok ha.s seen more than the accustomed number of entertainments. It has become quite the thing to entertain one's friends nt a wateilnelorj feast on tho lawn after the dancing for tho even? ing Is ovor. The ohlldren fcave enjoyed several small ontertalnmcnts on the lawn at which prizes for apple eating and soap bub? bles were awarded. Among those tlalnly little lassies and laddies were Misses Lu? cile Massey; Lucilo Dodson, Kate Tay? lor, Katherine Robinson, Elizabeth Chen ory, Blanche Chenory, Verna Albert, Anita Henry, Anna Taylor and Louise Haughton, Masters William Dodson,' Ray? mond Massey, Marbury Taylor, Richard Chenory, Osborne Haughton, James and Charlie Taylor. At tho progressive euchre plnyed on Saturday evening the prizes were hnnd palnted water colors representing typical girl ilgurufl. The games wero also scored with beautiful hand-painted souvenirs. Altogether it was ono of thi most delight? ful games plnyed this season, Tho first prlzo was won by ?Miss N. ti. Robinson, tho socond by Mrs. J, A. Edge, and tho booby hy Miss Elizabeth Whiting. First gentlemen's prlzo went to Mr. N. L. Massey, second to Mr. F. A. Haughton and the booby to Mr. Brown. Among the new arrivals are Mrs. R. A. Taylor, nurso and baby, Masters James Taylor and Charlie Taylor, E. C. Burks, Bedford City. Va.; Miss I. Byerly, Richmond. Va.; Miss F. Angus, Rich? mond, Va.; Mrs. M. R. Jordan, Montgonir erj-, Ala.; Mrs. A. T. Henley, Birming? ham, Ala.; Mrs. C. B. Malone, Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. Elizabeth Malone, Savannah, Ga.; Master Charles Malono, Savannah. Ga.; Thomas S. Winn, Richmond, Va.; ?. L. Massey, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Gen. R H. Chilton, Richmond, Va.; Miss C. E. Knox, Richmond. Va.; J. C. Knox, Richmond, Va.; Thomas G'emmell, Rich? mond, Va.; John W. Forgusson, Rich? mond, Va.; George W. Tiller, Richmond, Va.; W. P. Taylor. Richmond, Va.: Alex H. Sands, Richmond, Va.; F. A. Haugh? ton. Richmond, Va.; R. A. Taylor, Rich? mond, Va.; Frank Funkhausor, St. Louis, Mo.: J. B. Faulkner, University of Vir? ginia: C. R. Williams, Cliarlottosville, Va,: R. B. Herbert, Charlottesvllle, Va;; William Crump Tucker, Richmond, Va-; John Llghtfoot, Richmond, Vaj W. ?. Johnson, University of Virginia; Mrs. Armona Walsh, Virginia; J. P. Snend, Virginia; Mrs. George A. Haynes. Rich? mond, Va.; ?. M. Enders, Norfolk, Va.; J. Waverlcy Thomas, Smlthfield, Va.; J. Stuart Hanckel, Pharlottesvlllo. Va.; E. C. Boykln, Richmond, Va,: ?Miss Evelyn J. Wilde. Richmond, Va.: Snm. W. Big? ger, Richmond, Va.; E. S. Disney. New York; Mr. and Mrs. A. Brooko Taylor, Norfolk, Va.; A- W. Wallace, Frederlcks burg, Va.; Dr. R. M. Clayton and wife, Newport News, Va.; George C. Thomp? son, Jr., Paducah, Ky,; Paul N. Peck, Washington, D. C. DANCE AT GREENVILLE The Odd-Fellows' Hall a Scene of Gayety. (Special to Tho Tlmes-DIspatch.) GREENVILLE, VA., Aug. 29.-The most delightful nJTalr of tho season was given hy the young men of this neighborhood In honor of the visiting young Indies, nnd this ending of a very guy season will ever bo romemborerl by those who danced the german n,t the Odd-Fellows' Hall last evening. Tlio hall was tastefully decorated with flags, collego colors nnd lighted with large colored lnntorns. Refreshments woro served during the evening and daybreak found many - enjoying ? pleasant drive homeward. The gorman was led by Mr. Harry A. Palmer with Miss Lala Crawford Jones, of Quantico, Md. Among the dnncers were; Miss Katherine Gllkerson with Mr, Wal? loon Shield. Miss Matilda Bumgardener with Mr. Evyriquo Gllkerson. * Miss Shield with J. Alex, Bumgardnor, Jr. Miss dar? McCormlck with Dr. Whlto, of Waco, Tex. .Miss Carrie Harman, of Lexington, Va? with Mr. Howard McCormlck. of Kenova, W. Vn. v Miss Laura Dlggs, nf New Madrid, Mo,, with Mr. W. H. Palmer. Mrs, W, G, Paxton, of Buena Vista, Vo., with Mr. Wm. Lllley. Miss Lottie Smith with.?Mr. Arch Jor? dan, of Buona Vista, Vn. Miss MJnnlo Glie with Mr. Hiuisforil Boll. Miss Alleo McCormlck with Mr. Alex. Herman, of Lexington, Va. .Miss Jean Smith with Dr. Font Hyde. Miss Evelyn Wilson with Mr. Rufus Wil? son. Miss Jean Harman with Mr. Will Mc? Cormlck. Miss Blanch Patteson. of Baltimore. Md., with Cadet J, Purl Palmer, of V. P. 1. Miss Artha Misti with Mr. Martin Miss' Mary Christian with Dr, Roller, THE ROANOKE RED A Delightful Season Drawing to a Close, (Special to Tlio Tlme-a.niapM'-h.) ROANOKE RED SULPHUR SPRING'S, VA August 29.?Tho season of tho Roa? noke Red Is rapidly closing, and Its guests scattering like leaves In a sum? mer breeze. The gayetles of the flanee, 'tho eonmins, card and "'tackey parties the impromptu little bals masque et poudre, tho hayrides and other nmuso lents havo bouuieted the time for the .,.????. and tho delicious ?r and salu? brious water have boon enjoyed by all and havo benefited many. But to those wiia.se vista In life Is lengthen ng and throwing tho lights back rntlior than for? ward, the morning and afternoon recitals of the little Italian band, now the "Washington irlo," have been a special uu'uctiou (recalling the songs of youth;, nnd so beautifully renderetl by those to whom Italian opera to but the language of homo ahd who In the "back to our mountain?" may summons up gohtilno memories of Alpin? scenery, or homes In beautiful valleys, where dear ones awnlt them. Though suoh muslo alterna l et with mor? olasulo pinces aha with stich touching, though simple and nathotlu ap? l?cale to universal sympathy os tho J'SwoctoBt Story," tho Mexican Homo, Sweet Homo, known as "The Swiilluw" (where tho bird of oarthlv hopo to tho ?young ano* of higher destiny to the old seems to fly almost visibly Into spnco), Thn plcturosquo groups of gt.?sls, loo, under the superb oaks and oh the pretty lllllo bridges.that span the ravines In 1ho grounds for which naturo has dune so much, must not hn forgotten In our memories of the Roanoko tied Sulphur and Its attractions. M, T. "DAHH1ELL. August 27, 1903, ARMY DENTIST KEPT MARRIAGE A SECRET (Special to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch,) BLOOM FI ELD, N. J., August 20.-Con slderable surprise was caused yesterday by tho announcement of the marriage of Lleutonant' Frank Homer Wolven, nf Bloomflold, dental surgeon of the United, States army, nnd Miss Rosali' Fll/.hugh Hnnsbrollgh, of Washington, who Is a niece of United Stales Senator I-Inns brough, of South Dnkoln. The marrlngo took place In St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Washington, June 1, 11)01, and im? mediately after the ceremony the couple left for tbo Philippines, whore the bride? groom had been ordered for duty. Lieutenant Wolven announced tho event ln a lotter to his mother here, and stated that his bride nnd himself would return to Amorlca In October. Lieutenant 'Wolven Is snld to be tho youngest denial stirgenn In the army, He Is twenty-live years nf ago and a grad? uate of Columbia College. Airs. Wolven is a native of Virginia nnd Is a favorito in social circles In Washington. STREET RAILWAY UNION TO ACCOUNT FOR FUNDS The ofllcers and the Executive Board of Division 152. of tho Amalgamated As? sociation of Street Railway Employes, yesterday began the work of balancing the books and straightening out the ac? counts of that organization. During tho recent strike large sums of money wero received and disbursed, and the financial secu-?jjry anrl others handling tho funds will compile the accounts and comparo them with the vouchers, thus showing tho disposition made of overy cent and the amounts received from overy source. President W. J. Griggs desires to make a full statement bo that thoso who have contributed money for the strikers will know where the sum went Hnd Just how It wns expended. Mr. Griggs contributed from his own funds upwards of SliOO for the relief of mon on strike. Besides these he had a restaurant near the Clay Street car sheds and sold this during the strike. Ho owns two lots near the pastern suburbs of thn city, the Investment of his share of an estate left him. He has several offers of employment, but will rest a while before going to work. ANNUAL FISH FRY AT DEFICULT HILL (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) ETNA MILLS, VA., Aug. 2!?.?Mr. J. W. Atkinson, owner of "Diflcult Hill," elegant? ly entertained a party Thursday, which composed about forty of the prominent farmers and politicians of Mangohlck District, at a llsh fry. On this farm there aro natural ponds which wero seined and a fine lot of llsh woro caught and were soon frying morlly and tho amount disposed of was evidonco of their toothsomenoss, and It Is unneces? sary to add that tho annual fish fry was an unbounded success. Everybody was brimming over with good nature and tho fun was fast and furious, and for tho time being all were hoys again. -? VISIBLE WORLD'S SUPPLY OF COTTON (By Associated Press.) NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 23.-Secretary Hester's statement of the world's visible supply of cotton issued to-day shows tho total visible to bo 1,180,144 against 1.321.tiTf last week and 1,343,36-1 last year. Of this the total of American cotton Is 500,144 against 580,1577 last week and 707,3? last yeur, and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc., 580,000 against 714.000 last week and ??,??? last year. Of the world's visitilo supply of cotton thero Is now afloat and held ln greul Brit? ain and Continental Europo 588,000 against 7S7.000 last year, In Egypt 11,000 against 18,000 lust year; In India 405,000 against 331,000 last year and In the United States 170,000 against 207,000 last year. -??. The Bids Too High. The committee to awnrd the contract for the erection of tho lighting nnd power plant for the William and Mary College at Williamsburg, consisting of Professor Randolph, of Blacksburg; Messrs. T. A. Cary and Stubhs, of this city, opened bids hero yesterday, but de? cided not to award tho contrnct, tho bids being doomed too high. Another meeting will bo hold and the sp?cifications so changed as to allow the contract to bo let and the work completed within the amount available. RELIEF FORCE HAS BEEN ANNIHILATED Fell Into an Ambush and Over One Thousand Were Killed. (By Associated Press.) PARIS, August 29.?A dispatch received hy the Foreign Ofllce from Morocco says that a large Imperial force, which was going to tho relief or tho troops com? manded by tho Sultan, luif been surprised and almost annihilated by Insurgents. The Temps publishes details of the en? gagement In Morocco, showing that the Imperlnl troop? numbered threo thousand men. They were ambushed, with tho re? sult that over ono thousand oi. them, In? cluding seven native Governors, were killed or wounded. _-B?. Miss Maud Beecher and Miss Sadie Rowe have returned to their respective homes after a pleasant stay of two weeks at the Grand Atlantic Hotel, Atlantic City, and two weeks at Mrs. Eland's, Green Terrace, ReaVlIng, Pa. WA6HINQ WITHOUT WATER Is Ulke Trying to Get Rid of Dandruff Without Herplclde. . Did you ever seo any ono trying lo ?wash themselves without soap or water'.1 If you did, what would you say of him? Jt Is every bit ns foolish to try to get rid of Dandruff nnd to prevent Baldness by feeding tho germs which cause It with Ctintbrnrldes, Vaseline, Glycerine and similar substnnces which form the principal Ingredients of most? so-cal'cd Hair Vigors. Newbro's Herplclde Is successful be? cause It attacks and kills the parasitic germ which feeds on the hnlr roots. It Is the original and only genuino scalp germicide monufaetured. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. ln stamps for sample to T|io Herplcido. Co, Detroit, Mich. Owens &. Minor Drug Co., Special Agent. SY?NOR& HUNDLEY, Broad Street. Olir firsl? cur-load of ? FINE FURNITURE for fall tracio was iinlo?rlocl last woolc. It's notable contents consists in part of a most boan tifulline of LADIES' DESKS, tho finost ovor scon in this city; sovoral magnificent LIBRARY TABLES, odds in PARLOR PIECES, SEWING TABLES, CHINA CASES, HIGH GRADE EXTENSION TA? BLES, MUSIC AND BRIC-A BRAC .CABINETS, ,a nice lino medium priced BOOK CASES, ODD BUREAUS, and ? RIN C E S S DRESSERS, PARLOR TABLES, HIGH BOYS, &c, &c, All summer ivo have bt>en soiling tho best POROH ROCKER In CQr Richmond at.?J"?? From now until stock Is closed wo will sell the samo Rocker AQr? Only a few left.'. DO NOT FORGET we are olosln? out all BABY-CAR? RIAGES, GO-CARTS, ICE-BOXES. REFRIGERATORS, find LAWN BENOITES at SO ppr cent, off regular prices. SYDM0R&HUNDLEY. Our fall stock of LACK CURTAINS and AVIXDOW-SHADKS are ready for Inspection. MACHINES Rented, Repaired and Exchanged. TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES ?All Kinds. UNDERWOOD VISIBLE WRITING The latest product of type? writer manufacturo. Visible from date to signature. No carrlago lift. Universal koyboard. Improved paperfeod. Spe? cially designed for mani? folding antl mimeograph Iriff. Over 2,000 in uso by tho U. S. governinoli?). Ask for lllustr'd catalogue. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY', 1212 E. Main, RICHMOND, VA. ANOTHER CASE AGAINST MAYO Four Charges of Housebreak ing?Story of the Police Court. It Is getting to he a regular thing with Cornelius Mayo in tho Police Court. f Ho hod heen sont on to tho grand Jury In threo hpusebreaklng cases already, and yesterday another one was added to the list. This tline It was for hmiHIng into Jeff. Davis' room and taking off a lot of wearing apparel. Ernest Jones, ond Willie Randolph were each fined $2.50 for being disorderly In the Second Market. Sarah Robinson, colored,, heat Sarah Thomas, and hail to fnrk over $2.50. Tlie case of Wash, Bell, tho nogro who is churged with reckless driving, wnt| continued to October 1,1th. He had charge of the team that ran into a stront cur and hurt Conductor Wright. Tom Madden und Vrnnk Davis, arrested here somo lime ago as vagrants, were turned over lo Ilio united States oliielala, who think they have In them two of the on wanted for r loiiehliu,'liHk(-..v.HUPh(y men wanted for robbing tli?> postonico at Scottsvllle, The line of drunks was unusually long, and some of them, on tlio first offense, were turned! loose. A Trip North, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. f'nhn will leave Monday for a briol' trip North.