The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-28
VIRGINIA ITEMS.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM ALL
OVER THE STATE

Furnished by the Times" Correspon-
dents and state ESehsnges-Paragrap
and Editorial Opinions Clipped, Com
piled and Condensed From Home Papers.
SrAuYroN, VA. September 26.-lSpe-
cial Correspondence. Tho court room
of the Court of Appeals was well filled
to-day with distinguished attorneys,
having business with the court. There
were present Judge Christian and +.
Y. Cannon, of your city; II. G.. Pol
lard of Hanover: Judge John L. Har-
ris and General John +. Roller, of Har-
risonburg: J. II. ii. Figgatt, of Bote-
tourt; Judge Henry Allen. Of Shenan-
doah: Ben Haden, of Botetourt; c. b.
Muman. Of Roanoke. aud Colonel Ed
mopd Pendleton. of Lexington.
In the case of City of Stauntou VS..
Stout. administrator, the opinion OF the
lower court is affirmed. the effect OF
which is to compel Stout TO pay city
taxes on the bonds belonging to an es-
tate located in the county, Stout, adj
ministrator. living in Staunton.
The following cases were affirmed, IN
opinions deliver to-day:
Johns VS. Johns. from Augusta county:
Zelger vs.. Blackly. Augusta county; A.
b. Lightner. sheriff. VS.. j. f. Granger
ct ais. Augusta county: Paxton w.
Sheriff Rockbridge county.
s. S. Lee et ais against James Bum
gardner Ct Gis.. Augusta county; Click
against McGrIffin. Bath county:S ..
Shaner, petition for writ of habeas
corpus. Refused.
Freidenhien against Roter. Motion
to. order back to Richmond. Va. Ar
gued by Christian q Cannon for re-
moyal. and III. G.. Pollard against Or
dered to Richmond. This case was the
occasion of some SHARP passage between
some of the members of the court. and
also between the court and attorneys.
There was quite breeze for awhile.
Corey versus Moore. Further argued
by Judge John I. Harris and General
John f. Roller. and submitted. Mum
versus Dulaney. Removed to Rich
mond. Va.
Preparations for the Baldwin
District Fair are progressing IA
vorably. October /. Trades Parade
Day. will see every line Of business in
town and county represented. Mardl
gfas and Or.ole. combined with trades
display, will make a grand pageant.
There will be over one hundred floats
III the procession.
The Field Sport Association will be
favOrite attraction throughout the
fair. They will give a banquet at
which Hon. III. st. G.. Tucker will de-
liver the address Of welcome. 10 be re-
sponded 10 on the part of the as
ISOLATION by Hon. John 5. Wise. \
banner swinging across Beverly street
from the Opera House has the follow
ing inscription: Virginia Field Sport
Association. Bench show of dogs.
Fox hunting every day. October lst,
p. 81. 4th.
In the handsome show window Of
the Annuity Company, on Beverly
street, the list Of prizes to be awarded
by the Sports Association has grown
steadily. until no man can take the time
to stop to number them. They are use
full. handsome and unique, and this viii
be a grand occasion Tor the sporting
men. Our local sports are very
active in preparing 10 give their breth-
rem grand reception. There will be
some fine shots from abtoad. but our
Siaunton shots think they can hold
their own.
Mr.. Robert Hill, of your city, was on
the streets to-day and expects 10 be at
our Fair next week.
Governor Beaver. OF Pennsylvania.
and Governor Lee. of Virginia, are eX-
pectcd To be m the Fair Tuesday next.
These distinguished gentlemen will no
doubt take great interest in the military
drill Of five companies. winch contend
for prizes amounting 70 $3.50.
\ very distinguished, &C 'Omplished
aud beautiful lady, Mrs. Marina
duke Hicks. from Missouri. Is giving
instruction this term. in music aud art,
at the Wesleyan Female Institute. OF
which Or. W \. Harris is President.
George Casey. alias John Smith, was
arrested here few days ago and
taken TO Hanover county. and il is re-
ported that he has escaped. Casey stole
some clothing from Mr.. Sydnor. con-
tractor for the SOuthanna Railroad
bridge. for whom he was working.
and came 10 this town. Sgdnor
followed him and had him arrested
Casey. while drunk, gave away his
identity and turned cut to be a deserter
from the United States Army.
Continued heavy rams depIess the
farming interests. IL is now clear
again, and it is to be hoped il may con-
tinue 50 until after the far. Ii the
weather proves good there will be not
only a fine exhibition Of stock, but
some fine racing. Entries already
made guarantee attractive trials Of
speed.
Donald Allan. division supernten-
dent L. and \ Railroad, headquarters
at Evansville. Iud., is visiting his taml-
ly here.
Miss Nettie Foster goes to Montgom-
cry. Ala. next Tuesday 70 take situa-
ton in a school in that city.
Mrs Frank Whittle and children, Of
your city, IS visiting Mrs. Wake Oh
Beverley street.
The business places Of our Hebrew
citizens have been closed to-day, their
New Year. This is one Of the days
when they all close.