davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
FROM FlNCASTLE.
Sale Of Mineral springs-Buchanan to
Have a Boom.

FINCAsTLE, VA, January Special
The Magnetism Springs have been sold at
public auction to Judge George b. McLane,
representing a syndicate from Roanoke
City. the purchase price being 81, 700. These
springs are located within a half mile Of
this town, and the analyses show it to be
one Of the best mineral waters in this c0un-
try. Already a large number Of Southern
visitors are drawn here. This is one Of the
best sections in Virginia for a watering re-
sort and the investment is regarded as a
good one.
Colonel W. A. Anderson, Of Lexington, is
i'm town on legal business.
Buchanan will shortly have n boom.
Buchanan is on the James river with the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad running
through the town, and the shenandoah Val
ley on the south side. IL is beautifully situ-
ated, and offers many advantages for a
thriving city, and ere long we predict that
furnaces will be i'm blast. making iron out
Of the fine ores which have long been lying
dormant i'm the hills around this town. Al
ready options have been taken on valuable
lands here. and efforts are being made to in
terest capitalists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16

Rev. j. Green shackleford. rector Of Trim
ity Episcopal Church, fredericksburg. has
rendered his resignation as rector Of that
church. 10 take effect on February II, which
has been accepted. Mr.. shackleiord will
accept the call at Fremont Ohio.
The report has been current on the streets
Of Winchester that the Holiday property on
Washington and Water streets had been
purchased by certain parties with view Of
erecting handsome hotel with all the mod
crn improvements.
The Southern Workman and Hampton
School Record, whose title shows the reason
for its being, has entered upon new year.
Judge Morrison, Of the Abingdon Court.
has refused to bail BursOn, the young man
charged with murder,
Washington and Lee University has had
20j matriculates thus far during the pres
ent session, an increase Of % per cent. over
the number Of the last session,
There are in the Episcopal Church, Dio-
cese of Virginia, about fifty churches with
out rectOrs.
At the fire at Bellfeld Monday night, the
Commissary Company saved about 5000
worth Of goods. Mr.. Blick's insurance was
NGnO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
MUSCO SENT TO LYNCHBURG
To do Away with a Guard at the Jail-A
CoIored Minister'S Departure.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January d.
Special. The rumOr that wOuld-be lynch
ers assembled in the suburbs Of the city last
Friday night, intending TO lynch the mur-
derer MuscO, was thoroughly sifted by
special grand jury yesterday. No real
foundation for the rumOr could be ascer-
tained The Jury indicted the prisoner for
a rape committed on the person Of a col
Ored woman in this city short time before
the murder. He was sent TO Lynchburg
Jail last night 10 avoid the further expense
of guarding the jail here.
Addison jackson was tried IN the COrpO-
ration Court now in session here, ana ac-
quilted of bigamy. Dave Oppenhime was
convicted Of attempting TO kill man, and
sentenced 10 one year in the penitentiary.
Oppenhime is an old offender. lie has al
ready served two terms in the penitentiary
Of this state. and il is said, enc in Mary
land.
The Land Improvement Company finding
a much larger capital necessary for the
persecution Of its large business has deter
mined TO double its capital stock. Ar. H..
ID. Avlett Of Birmingham has been elected
secretary and will be on duty in short
time. Mr.. Aylett is a man Of large business
experience and has been closely identlned
with the successes of Birmingham. For
eight years he was treasurer OF the Georgia
Pacific Railway.
j. Francis Robinson, the c0lored Massa-
chusetts preacher recently called 10
church in this city, departed unexpectedly
Monday evening. He had made himsel
obnoxious TO white and cOlOred alike by a
letter which, published in New Bedford
Mass. filled with slaaders of both races. II
Is said he received several anonymous let
ters advising him TO leave, which frightened
him greatly. He was, Of course, in no dan
ger. but he could not be pursuaded that ne
could remain here and live.
The Charlottesville WoOlen Mills stock
holders held their annual meeting yestef.
dav. The net earnings for the year just
closed were nearly SD 600. This is regard
ed Justly as a decided boom. The stock
holders are jubilant, as they have a right 70
be. i'm view Of the fact that about this amount
remains after the payment OF the interest
on the preferred stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
JUDGE JOHN n. M'CUE DEAD.
The Career of well-Known Man Ended
A Lady Physician Elected.

STAUNTON, VA. January 15.-'Special.l /
Judge John Howard McCue died at his
residence in this city to-day, aged sixty-fiye
years. He was at one time Judge Of the
County Court Of Nelson county. lie after
ward moved 20 StauntOn, and has practiced
his profession here until the past two years,
during which time he has been an invalid.
and has been able 10 attend only
70 the duties Of attorney for the West
ern Lunatic Asylum. At the banquet
Of the Washington and Lee University held
here the 23rd Of February last. Judge Nc
Cue was the oldest graduate present. He
has been president Of the local association
for several years. His wife, who survives
him. was a Miss Wills, Of Amherst county.
He leaves large family, and his family
connection in Augusta county is as large as
any TO be found in the State.
The executive committee Of the Western
Lunatic Asylum to-day elected Miss c. ;.
Haynes. NJ. D., assistant physician at that
institution. She will have charge Of the fe-
male department. Miss Haynes is a native
Of South Carolina, but is at present engaged
in the practice Of her profession az a school
i'm Massachusetts. She was highly recon-
mended by Governor Thompson, Of the
United States Civil Service Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
ITEMS In VIRGINIA.
COMMODORE WEAVER BESlEGED
BY POLITICIANS.

Death of Judge John III. McCue at Staun-
ton-Progress I'm the southwest-Char-
lottesvilie and Fredericksburg Affairs.
NORFOLK, Va, January l5.-lSpecial.l r.
The navy-yard was besieged by politicians
this morning, who called on Commodore
Weaver and occupied all Of his time in the
forenoon. Mayor Banks headed delega-
tion from Norfolk, and Norfolk county and
Portsmouth were well represented. The
machine politicians expect a wholesale dis
charge Of Democrats by the ist Of February
and have already twice as many applicants
for positions as there are places TO fill.
The new steel cruiser Baltimore arrived
at the nayy-yard this afternoon. Work
will be commenced Immediately to fit her
up for sea.
The Alliance viii so into commission to-
morrow at noon, and her officers reported
for duty today.
Work ON the Amphitrite will commence
the first OF the week.
The faction Of Democrats who oppose the
present electoral board have nominated a
board in opposition. which consists Of r. b.
Cooke, Jehn OConnor, and r. r. Pitt, and
will carry their fight to the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16. 1890.

was very elaborate in his statement.
MIR. kirtly, Of the firm Of the plaintiffs,
was introduced, and up 10 a late hour this
evening was kept upon the stand. He tes-
case. The cr0ss-examinatiOn Of him was
very severe. The lie was passed. Consid-
erable agitation followed In the audience
upon this remark. Mr.. Dickenson, Of plain
tiifs' counsel, remarked that Mr.. Fitzhugh
would not repeat the remark outside Of the
courtroom.
The judge about n at time interposed and
said he would adjourn court. The case will
commence again tomorrow, and probably
never before in the history Of the courts OF
this town will 50 much interest be mani
tested in the trial Of any case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
A MOUNTAIN DECIDED.
The Act Recorded at Wythevilie-rraps-
actions in Mineral Lands.

WyTHEvILLE, Va, January l5-lspe-
cial.l-The deed transferring the ownership
of Lick mountain, which is situated one
mile from Wytheyille, from Mr.. William A..
Stewart 10 Ar. George W. Farmer for the
sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars. was recorded here yesterday.
A big tract of mineral land, owned by
Mr.. II. +. Sampson, has been sold by him IN
the last few DAYS TO parties in Roanoke Tor
thirty thousand dollars. This tract Is also
Situated in the famous mineral section
along Cripple Creek, lying between toe
Zimmerman land, the mineral right 10
which was recently purchased by Crozier x
60. below. and the "NOrma" ana "lroh
Mountain tracts above il on the creek
Invitations 10 the marriage OF MISS
Afaroarptha Heuser and DR.. William IL.
Ribbie, Jr., at the Episcopal Church on the
evening Of January 23d, have Just been
issued. The popularity Of the parties most mos,
concerned makes the marriage one which
has been a theme Of general interest ior
some time. Dr. Ribble mas Il number ll,l % %
relatives among the best known people oi
vOur city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
A RETURNED NEGRO ExOOUSy-
ER'S TALE OF WOE.
Alarm Felt nj the Presence Of a Desperate
Who Had Been Absent-Boom In the
Peanut Market - Charlotte Affairs
Glcanings.


Peannt Market - Charlotte Affairs
GIcanings.
CHARLOTTE. \. c.. January l5.-lrpe-
ALA negro, George Newton, has arrived
in Charlotte from Arkansas, whence he lett
on foot over month ago. lie was an ex-
odusier and reports that his comrades are
leaving in a body. He is bound for Wins
ton and has only tale Of woe. He can't
stand the water. had no money for drinks or
return and had to walk. lie says the whole
exodus would come back to-day II they
could raise the money, but that agents
drop them as soon as their fares are col
locted 10 the southwestern end. Notwith-
standing this ten coaches Of negroes passed
through Charlotte this afternoon for the
Southwest and another load is expected to-
morrow II cars can be supplied.
10 is expected that seventeen fire COM
panies will be present at the 10Th Of May
celebration. Citizens are rapidly subscrit-
ing, and there will be also a state reunion
Of Confederate veterans.
Mr.. smith bought 34 acres Of Charlotte's
suburban property to-day for $500, with ex-
poctation Of finding gold.
The weather has changed 10 a cOid, toggy
rain.
The late warm spell had nearly ripened
strawberries, and had half ripened beans
and peas.
Rev. William Atkinson. principal OF the
Female Seminary here. viii. next session,
be president Of another seminary i'm Colum-
bia. continuing at this end under the same
auspices. Three years here Of strict busi-
ness, combined with religion and scholar
ship, have made him rich.
\ negro stole something to-day and was
run through the streets by police with guns.
lie was shot at once and missed, but sur
rendered himself and was jailed.
Michigan inyalds are arriving at Mount
Holly. near here. for their health.
Willis solomon. a negro, has just secured
through Congressman Brewer position as
night watchman at the Capitol. salary,
$1,000 per year.
IL is expected that Mrs. Morris, who Is
charged With having poisoned her husband
40 Reidsvllle, will be acquitted. The trial
comes on next week.
People of Rockingham county are panic
stricken over an outlaw. WYATT Mckenzie,
who has reappeared after ten yeais' alb
scnco. lie killed "A man then, and has come
back with couiederates.
rhirty-threo bales OF cotton were sold To-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16

ATLANTA, GA, January l3.-James
Bone. Jr., was to-day found guilty OF the
murder of James T.. Woodward, who was
Inysteriously shot while walking IN the
suburbs ON the evening Of December Ath.
Bone's plea was that Woodward had dis
houOred his home. The jury recommended
mercy, and sentence will doubtless BE- im-
posed for life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
Erthu.Iasm Over BrIcs.

COLUMBUS, o., January l5.-At noon to-
aay the House and Senate, on Joint session,
formally declared Calvin >. Brio0 elected 70
the United States senate. Mr.. Brice made
a brief speech Of acknowledgment, and was
presented to the members in person. The
hall was crowded, many ladies being pres
emf. among them Mrs. Brice. Much en-
fhusiasm was manifested,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16

CAIRO. LII. January l5.-There is much
suffering al Wickline and Clinton, Ky, In
consequence VI sunday evenings cyclone.
AT the former place tweniy-seyen houses
were destroyed or made uninhabitable, and
at the latter place upward Of iifty houses
are gone. Fifty-seyen people at Nlcklne
and nearly one hundred at Clinton are in
destitute circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
IhE METROPOLIS.
Radical Comment on the Club Affair-A
Ladies' Athletic Association.

NEW YORK, January b.. Special. T.
President John G.. Calhoun, OF the SOUTH
ern Society, has just returned from trip to
the South, during which he was well
pleased with the signs Of material progress
and growing prosperity, lie has been inter
viewed on the now famous Davis memorial
meeting held by the members during his alb
sence, and this is what he said about IL; Il
feel that the society was entirely warranted
in passing these resolutions, Mr.. Davis
career prior 70 the secession ought Ia endear
him to the American people, and as Presi-
dent Of the Confederacy he only represented
the sentiment that existed in the south and
actuated the Southern people. The resolu-
tiOns were eminently appropriate. ! be-
lieye that when time shall nave wiped out
the feeling engendered by passion and pre-
judice MIR. Davis will be spoken Of By his
torians as one Of the greatesl OF American
statesmen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
A colored Porter Arrested.

DALLAS, TExAs, January l5.-solomon
Richardson, a colored porter, was arrested
Yesterday on the charge OF stealing the box
Containing $1,000 from the Office Of the
Wells-fargo Express 20,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
1ur s0CTuRns SOCIETY AFFAIR.

The great care necessary for an 0rgani-
zatioa ike the Southern Society 10 exercise
in it, proceedings and the conduct Of is
embers, Is shown In the comments on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
TnE oLEQMARGARINE TAA.

In the House to-day, after the reading Of
the Journal, Mr.. Hit, Of Illinois, rising 10
question OF privilege, read circular
Issued by the National Butter, cheese and
Egg Association, charging him with having
introduced bill for the abolition of tue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
GrNERAL.

Ciy Eiiior Charles u. Danforth, Of tho Bos-
Ton HeIaid. Is dead.--1he emery mill al
Eouth waipoie. Mass. were burned.--ihe
West 'rNnia Legislature met at Charleston
" decide he eubeinatorial contest SOLO
mon Richaf.. son. d coiored porter, is charged
81 Dallas. texas. with stealing sII ,OO0.---
Soner.ng Is repor' ed at wickline and Clin-
ton. KY. in consequence Of Sundays storm
The formal announcement oftho election
ofcalyins s. Brlcs as United States Senator
was enthuslastically received IN the Ohio
Legislature. from twenty-one
States attended the Afro-Ameriean League
Convention at Chicago Pa
Was again threatened by nCod.--A boxing
match between Billy Myer and Harry Gil-
more Al Chicago was stepped by tue police.
Work a. The Henry Cley shafi, the largest
nihe Of the heaqiDx Coal and Iron Company
employing = 800 men. ves suspended In
asnnileiy lsst evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
A SILVER BILL UNDER wy.

The House Committee on Coinage,
Weights and Measures this morning called
on Secretary Window and Director of the
Mint Leech. The committee and three
treasury officials discussed informally the
question Of silver coinage. Secretary Win
com informed the committee that he was
preparing a silver bill, which he would have
completed andready for Introduction in the
House on Monday. II is understood that
Mr. Conger, OF Iowa, will introduce the bill
in the House,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
rOREIGS

european manufacturers are watching with
inter, 81 the hearing before the Ways and
Means e. oI1mittce on the tarin.-Iho King
o. iAe Bel, -lans bas been warned not rebuild
le palace A. Laeken. - Don Carlos is said 70
De plotting another uprising. The Vatican
will soon open DegOtiatons with the Brazil
ian Ooyernneni>--Ihe Emperors speech
sas read at The opening Of The Prussian Diet.
-lhe Gar Is said % be using morphine 70
alleviate his misery.--Ibe tEiai OF Editor
larke, ~ the Norih London Press. was Dc
gun in Bow-sirest Police Court. t.--Colohial
onceis u Portugal In Africa are insubordi-
naie.--Eafthquake shocks were feit tn Cor
inula--seyenty persons were arrested az
Lisbon Tor shouting "DOwn with England"
thirty deaths have been caused by small
yo1 il sAxOny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-16
WASHINGTON BUDGET.
COST Oe SENATORIAL ROAMlNGS
ESTIMATED.

Report OF Secretary McCook-General Ma
hone and Colonel Brady-A Silver Bill
Being Cast--Before the ways and Means
Committee Capital Notes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28
A STRONG TICKET.

THE ticket of the People, so far as
completed, is a strong one and can
not fail to meet the best expectations
Of the party. This is not only rs
serted within the lines Of the party.
but the fact receives the As
sent Of many fair-minded men
OF the opposition. 1t is a
powerful head supported by
vigorous body, the entirety
being representative of brain. bone
and muscle. When the whole Sc
lection is finished it will present a
symmetrical entity that will COM
mand the respect and be entitled to
the votes Of the overwhelming ma
jority Of the electors OF Salt Lake
City on the 10th of February.
Since the foregoing was in tyne
the ticket has been completed, and
appears in connection with the re-
port Of the proceedings Of the con-
vention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28

nersons. residents Of Evanston,
friendly to the Saints, though 20. -. y.
their faith. All but $500 OF me ",
tire cost OF the building mas oeen
raid, ard the residue q
sumed by members ci ule
ward. Bishop Brown and others;
prior 10 the dedication; ~
10 the various pafh5s, uttsid' ie
the Church, TO whom this ue1t y
owing, and offered 10 give tneii
notes for the amount. in qr1et, %
have it to report to the meeting ma.
the building hal been practlelily
raid for. The offers, however, were
RESPECTFULLY declined, with the re,
mark. Ia each instance that tie word
of the brethren was considered just
as good as their bond. This, together
with the generous donation from
Of the Church, TO say
nothing Of the manner in when
they thrOnged the meetings on the
day Of dedication, serves 10 show
the friendly feeling held by the
people OF Evanston
toward their GMOrmon" neighboTs-
The building has only been conf
pleted q few weeks, and was con-
structed within a year. a stone
tablet over the front entrance bears
the inscrlptioni al. ID. $. Erected
1850. ;, Three or four meetings had
ieen held in the house prior TO the
services of the dedication.
Bishop Brown and eounseiors-
Thomas Parkinson and John t.
Nhittle-report an excellent feeling
among the faithful of their ward,
md an awakening interest ameng
hose who have back-siidden, the
improving condition being largely
Tue to the earnest efforts Of CORPS
II active and efficient Teachers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28
As CLEAR AS DAYLIGHT.


THE discovery that the name O
The late Ernest F. Warner, "Liber
all had been fraudulently placed
upon the registration list, has caused
a great s'beiI and bubtle''c Of false
hood, coupled with ycifs Of "For'
gery;'' Chow came it so?'' 'Where
is the oath2'
An Of these explanations ana
pretensions are in keeping with tn
crime that has been committed. a
few roints cover the ground They
are easily enumerated and CLASH
fed:
Frst-Ernest F. Warner was not
a legal voter.
Eridence-After his death, a few
days ago, the Salt Lake 7fioHHs
stated that he came % this city from
Colorado three months ago. The
law requires a residence in Utah o
six months as qualification. We
have other evidence regarding the
point Of residence.
SeeoRd-The "Liberal" managers
put on an air of 'fnjured limo
cencev and exelaim, ave don't
know how his name came to be on
the list filed with Recorder Wells"
AnsUer-It was placed there by
Z. r. Clute, "Liberal'' registrar.
Eidence-It is in the handwrit-
ing of said Clute. AS proof, here
is a fac smile, made by an expert;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28
w. W. CRAWFORD,
Clerk, Emery County.

Committee on ways and means.
4 communication from the Salt
Lake Chamber Of Commerce was
read requesting that the Legislature
memorialize Congress for an APP
preparation of $1,000 for the
erection Of government building
in this city. Committee on mem
orials to Congress.
Communication from the Cham
Der Of Commerce stated that the ex-
isting restriction upon corporations
with reference to the sale and pur-
chase OF real estate for profit is I'M
wise and ought to be repealed. Com
mittee on private corporations.
COMMITTEES from the Chamber Of
Commerce requested the Legislature
TO memorable Congress TO extend
the limit of municipal Indebtedness
in the case Of the Cities of Utah from
! TO 10 per cent. on assessed valua-
ton, for the purpose Of securing q
sufficient supply Of water aud the
Improvement of streets. Committee
on memorials TO Congress.
C.. G. Richards presented n copy
Of Senate file 1876 now pending be-
fore the Senate Of the United States.
Committee on memorials to Con-
gress. Adjourned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28
THE LEGISLATURE.
COUNCIL.
W IL.
January o

January q.
c. t. No. 5-A bill or an act 10
enable associations Of persons to be-
come a body corporate 70 raise funds
to be loaned only among the men,
bers OF such associations. Read the
third time and amended. On mo-
ton OF Barton further Consideration
was postponed until Tuesday, Janu-
AIRY 18th.
Message from the House stated
that II. F. No. -. ON contingent
expenses, as amended by the Coun-
ell, was cOncurred in.
Message from the House stated
that c. F. No. / had been passei
with amendments. Committee on
judiciary.
Report of the Agricultural College
Of Utah was read. Committee on
university and agricultural college.
Communications from the auditor
Of public accounts
SALT LAKE CITY, jan, 1890.
Hon. +. S. richards, President. and
Members ofthe Legislative Assen.-
By:
GENTLEMEN: II desire to call
the attention Of the Assembly to the
item OF seven hundred and fifty dol
lars (S750) paid to P. L. Williams
on account Of salary as Superirsen-
dent Of Schools for the year IsSs. It
will be seen on reference to the
appropriation" bill Of last session
that an appropriation Of fifteen hum
dred dollars was made for the salary
Of Superintendent and Commits
sioner of Schoe,s for the years 1856 |
and 1887, without designating how |
much to the Commissioner and how |
much to the Superintendent.
The auditor, however, paid |