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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

Cooper Is said, by Bradner Matthews,
10 have been the first author who intro
duced the red man into literature. This
has been disputed, and it is alleged that
"Chateaubgiand, who visited the new
world in the year Of Coopers birth, GER
tainly did not neglect the noble savage
But here are some mistakes. Chateau
BRAND was ia America IN 1891. when
Cooper was 2 wears oil. His "Atala,'
a tale Of Indian life, appeared in 1901.
COOpers first novel appeared anonymous
ly in 1910. and his "Last OF the Aiohi-
cans in 1896 But Thomas Campbell
had introduced the Indian 10 English
literature Ia his Gertrude OF Wyoming
which appeared in 1909. Bnt Alexander
Pope's lines, beginning 10, Che poor IN
dian, appeared about 1892. moro than
fifty years before Cooper was born; and
it certainly refers 70 the red man Of
America. for the poet adds that his
"humbler heaven is place
Where slaves once more their native land behold
SO fcrds torment, no Christians thirst for gold
The Christians here mentioned wero
the Spanish invaders Of America. Low
ell Courier
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
BESSEMER STEEL FURNACE PRO-
JECTED NEAR GREENSBORO.

Man killed at Raleigh bv Train-A Citi-
zen Of Franklin Pound Murdered on the
public Road-A Brick Company-Ciean-
ings Prom. the State.
RALEIGH. January 3D. special. A sad
fatality occurred to-day at Durham. While
a man named Parrish, a train hand, was
engaged in coupling cans on the shifting
train. and while walking backward, his
foot caught in the switch. Before be could
disengage himself the train passed over
him, killing him almost instantly.
II is learned today that George W Child
aud samuel J. Randall own large blocks Of
the stock in the new bank which has just
been established at Winston under the name
Of Peoples National Bank.
A company has just been organized at
Greensboro, with capital stock Of $4,000,
TO manufacture brick.
Northern parties are at Elizabeth City
prospecting. with view 10 putting IN
flrst-class water works system.
Mr.. j. j. Newman. Of New York,
general manager Of the Greens
UorO Bcsselncf steel company, ms AZ
rived at Greensboro for the purpose Of
selecting a site for the mammoth Bessemef
steel furnace to be located at Greensboro.
The furnace will probably be located in on
near the corporate limits Of Greensboro.
Two negro boys, both fifteen years OF age,
became involved in a dispute at AsheYille
yesterday, when one fatally stabbed the
other with a knife, which penetrated his
heart, killing him.
News reaches here to-day Of a most sensa-
tional and mysterious murder in Franklin
county night before last. Ransom l.. Gill,
a prominent and highly respected farmer OF
that county had been serving rs juror nj
the Court at lOuisburg, and left there late
Tuesday evening in buggy for his home.
He was found dead in the road yesterday
about six miles from LOuisburg with a
bullet ball through the head. His horse
was found hitched a short distance away.
When found Gill was lying on his face
with both hands i'm his Oyercoat pockets.
The ball had apparently been fired from a
3s-calibre revolver. Robbery did not seem
to be the object OF the murder. ms some
money was found upon CLIPS person. He
is not known 10 have had any enemies. and
the whole affair is involved in deep mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

that during the past few months several Of
the streets in the city have been much im-
proved. The weather to-day has been
rainy, damp, and disagreeable. During
the early forenoon there was quite a brisk
fall Of snow. bat the flakes melted almost
as soon as they touched the ground.
A grand ball is 10 be given at DinwiddiC
Courthouse tomorrow night, which prom
ises 10 be largely attended.
II was stated in this correspondence a
few days ago that Mr. &. ID. Tinsly had sold
TO "A Western syndicate four thousand acres
Of land in Prince George county. which
the syndicate propose 20 lay out into q
town. Mr.. 1insly told your correspondent
this morning that he had received a letter
from the purchasers Of the property stating
that they would be here shortly. Mr.
linsly also stated that he had received a let-
ter from a gentleman in Philadelphia max
ing inquiries about the proposed new town.
and asking if he could purchase some Of the
lots.
There are two men confined in the Jail Of
this city who are 20 be hanged at Hicksford.
i'm 6rocnsYll.e county. for murder. They
are Henry Moore and Randall Watson. The
former is TO be hanged on the 2sth of febru-
ary and the latter on the DIST Of March.
Both are cOl0red.
Mir. Robert Gillian. clerk Of the courts, Is
confined 10 his house by sickness.
The Hastings Court. Judge ID. NJ. Bern
ard presiding, will meet tomorrow morn
ing. when the case Of John Brewer (cOlOrcd).
charged with using language tending 10
breach Of the peace, will be heard. Brewer
was fined 500 by the Mayor, and took an
nFrluI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

Tho Methodist Episcopal Church VIII Dee
dedicated Sunday, February I'd. services
morning, afternoon, end evening MINIS
ters TO be present are heY, }hoMas r.
Nartindale. Of salisbury. bid; he'. 4: p
Mowbrv. Of Pocomoke, Nd, and fiesldius
Elder +. O. Ayres.
The Farmyille Journal says we leSi
t.oi,sg -i,ce Farmxille is 10 have three rail-
roads. n ifsl-c!ass hotel and a live land
imnroyement company. viii not these
lend 10 water works and electric lights
IN is said Stafford county has glfl VINO
ate neck of persimm0ns, two skiliets oil
hominv. three old Aa.es, eleven boiled eggs
and nineteen corn rolls.
The people Of Prospect are going 70 nave nav.
a cannery in operation by the time the irui'
and vegetable crops are ready for market
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
North State GIeanlng..

AZ The Farmers Institute, 90 le held 40
GOldsb0ro. next Thursday and Friday.
under the auspices 0i the state Board of
Agriculture. addresses will be- delivered hy
Messls. John Robinson, Objects and Aims
of Farmers lnstitutes.r $. X. 1hamherlin.
breeding and Raising Of SWiuef' ". h.
Massey, "Nhat Know AlOut iruckng.n
T. b. Parker, ".As tusilage Question
After eacg address the question box will be
opened aud queries Will Dee answered.
Mr. George ". GO0ch. weil-kn0Wa in
Henderson, having been raised near there.
was married in san ,}ego, California, De-
cember 30th, 30 Miss Ella SelWyn. Mr.
GO0ch hi- the choir of languages in the
Pacific Methodist College 40 san nifgo.
Miss Polly Slough. Who is be the iO2nd
year of her age. is liiins near Lcn0ir with
her sOn-in law, Edmund ,tailings. Esq, and
is remarkably robust for one Of her age.
Natural gas is suspected 90 De- st0rcd be-
meath the surface of the glOund in the Egypt
coal section Oi ine state.
Marion IS becoming quite a winter resort
for Northern and Western Lealih seekers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
Death Of mr. Cassips =, Lee sr'' Well
known LaSIpap.

DEAN OF AAf ~"'"rN ~
known LayipaD.
AtyxtNpRr4. VA. January %, spe-
ciai Mr.. Cassius D. Lee, sr., aged eighty
one vear.. died between n and II O'Clock
to-dov Mr. lee had been conHpet 10 ms
sone Int a short while. though bis eeai'
v,os evidently due TO inhrmliies % 9ld aSe'
tbo.eb physically he was still acilNe. ne
was down tewn some time last week. ue
,.se n SON of Edmund /. Lee. Mr.. Lee was
nrohoblv best knoWs from his connection
,elfh me Episcopal Churcb o. Virginia ana
ifs educational society.
Mr.. lee wac receiver Of the late Nashihs,
con and Ohio Railroad. Ills funeral VIII
tate place Saturday from CHRIST church'
o. 4. Asbby and J. 4. BOYD, TWO Midland
freight byakemon, were injured up the loau
recently and broaght home. lhey arc
neither seriously Auit ,.,,.. .......,.
IN Is reported that Pred. fliit, the young
German from Washington NeC mar
ried Miss Mamie kersting' OF faflaX'
..to,t two wears ago. has taken ffench
ioo,,o and several hundred doliors % ms
v,ife's savings. They have one chlid. ~ II
beiie,ad that Pitt has gone Dack 10 "ei-
lanes Audeysos, whom Ex-Governor Zee
.'.do,ed some time agc, dropped dead last
nigbt ..Dandy jim" as Dc was calieu'
was an expert in the light finger arr, put 'e-
ylra last night burnt out the Ola Mc-
Cracken warehouse. IL was insuIeu'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
NORFOLK NOTES.
Mari and Phosphate Company-The Post
Office ONCE Robbery.


NORFOLK, VA, January o. Special r.
The Norfolk Mari and Phosphate Company
was chartered here to-day with a minimum
capital STOCK Of $4,000 which. however,
can be increased 10 S2j0O0O. This company
has leased valuable guanO bcdsOf phosphate
rock i'm the James river, which have been
the abOdes of swarms Of wild ducks
from time immemorial, and it isundcrstOOd
will cxcayate these islands and obtain
their rich deposits as is done in the Peru
Wan beds. a clause i'm the charter allows
them 10 purchase all necessary machinery.
own boats and barges, and build ware
houses The company can lease on control
at any one time 1000 acres OF real estate.
The president of the company H. hr. &. X.
Dunn Delegate i. :. Taylor. OF the House
of Delegates, is yice-president; Captain y.
Burruss. wealthy Norfolk banker, is
treasurer. and Mr.. A. =. Fox is secretary.
Claude Walters, the pOstofice clerk wLo
was arrested yesterday by POst0itce ln-
spcctOr Wilde. for riiling letters mailed m
The Norfolk Office. was given preliminary
hearing before United States Commissioner
Barry. this morning. Inspector Wilde made
his statement and then Mr. Floyd Hughes
counsel for Waters waived an eXanina-
ton. and the case was sent on 90 the niied
States Circuit Court for trial. The bail was
fixed at 81 900, but the accused was unable
% furnish il. " Natters ls only nineteen
wears old. and much sympathy is expressed
for him on account of his extreme youth.
Late yesterday afternoon c0lored woman
lef three-year-Old child i'm a house i'm
what is known as Holiday Row. Ports
mouth The child got into a chair 90 get
something on the mantel, when by some
means it fell Into the fire. and before assist
ance could reach it was burned 90 death.
Wednesday night between II and u
O'Clock. the large threc-story dwclling-house
situated at Tanners creek and Cottage toll
bridge. belonging % the Mari estate, and oc-
cupied by Mr.. Turner and family was de-
strOyed by fire. together with it's entire con-
tents. Mr.. Turner and family were absent
at the time and had LEFT the place in charge
of a col0red emplOye. When they returned
the smOldering ruins were all that remained
of their home. The loss was $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
ITEMS In VIRGINIA.
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT IN
MARY WASHINGTON CASE.


Live Through the Nieht.-Formai open
Ing of the Atlantic and Danville Road
other Matters of Interest.
FREDERICKSBURG, January 23.-.spe-
cial. The tenth and last day Of the cele-
brated Mary Washington Monument suit
Of Colbers and kirtley vs.. Shepherd opened
to-day. Sergeant Ednngton reported that
Juryman John II. Myer, Jr.. was very sick
and unable 20 attend court, whereupon
Judge Mclaughlin then ordered that the
court should proceed with ten jurors, and
Col. u. j. Washington resumed his argu-
mont. which he Gid in most excellent style
and was complimented by all who heard
him. The case was given TO the jury
about - o'clock, who remained in their
room about two hours and returned
with the verdict. awe. the jury, upon the
issues joined find for the defendant" After
the polling of the jury. Mr.. White, OF coun-
sci for the plaintiffs, moved the Court TO set
aside the verdict and grant new irial'
which motion the Court takes time TO con-
slider. The Judge will return here about the
10th prOXimO 90 try the Lee Will case. when
he will decide the motion for new trial.
The verdict was surprise tO a large
number Of citizens who espOused the cause
of Colbert q kirtley, but very gratifying 10
the friends Of Shepherd. The sympathies of
the community were about equally divided
between the parties.
10 is presumed that if the court oyerrules
the motion for a new trial, the case VIII
be taken 20 the Court OF Appeals by the
ulaiufifls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
EROM:LYNChBURG.
Marriage Next Tuesday-The Jail Fun Of
Criminals.

Ll'NCHBURG, January D. Special. r.
The Jail in this city has been made the refuge
Of large number OF criminals from sur
rounding counties where lynch law has
been feared. Among the last received were
Musc0, the murderer from Charlottesville
and some fire fiends from Franklin who
have been granted new trials.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Frank
=. Christian. a Young lawvor OF this city,
and Miss Mary Lou Dearing, on Tuesday
next at the residence of the oi.uos mother
in this CITY. Miss bearing is the
only child Of General James Dearing
who fell fatally wounded at about
the last shot fired across the AppomatoN
river at High Bridge n April, 1860.
He was shot through the lungs while gall
lantly resisting the march of the Federal
enemy and brought 10 this city, and died
few days before Lees surrender, and When
his daughter was only few months eld.
Mr. Frank Christian is nephew OF Dr,
Andrew a. Christian. Of Richmond.
The funeral services Of Moses Lacy took
place this evening from the First Presby-
ferian Church, Rev. Mr.. Hall officiating. IL
was largely attended by relatives and
friends.
The death Of Mrs. Edward Lorraine in
Richmond yesterday, is deeply lamented by
her brother. Dr. NJ. II. Bohannon, and reia-
tiyes and friends i'm this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
CHARLOTTE CHIPS.
Hogs Killed by Cartridges Talk of a
Board of lradc.


Board of lradc.
CHARLOTTE, January 23.- Special. r.
Anderson Nelly. who was shot some days
since by Sheriff Bisaner, has been heard
from. His step son reports him ma south
Carolina with a bad pistol wound In side.
The receipts Of cotton to-day were nit,-
one bales. Firm at . tO l0lz.
Freezing rain has fallen all day.
The sam Jones labernacle's contract Will
be given out as soon all the bids are In.
There is talk OF starting a Board Of Trade
here as a seperate body from the Chamber
Of Commerce and by different men. Nov
ers are among our best citizens.
John Henderson, Of Paw Creek township.
last Tuesday dropped accidentally some
cartridges among the corn with which be
was feeding his pigs. lie heard am explo-
sion, and looking around saw one of bis
pigs tam over dead with blood gushing from
It's mouth.
The wife Of Captain sydenham b. Alex
andcr died suddenly Yesterday at the home
of her father, 3. j. Perry, in Franklin
county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

CHARLOTTE, y. g., january 23.-News
reached here tonight OF AN explosion Of
powder in Wilkes county, whore blastngis
going on for q railroad. A small quantity
OF rock Nas thrown mp by prema-
ture blast and fell upon number Of
wOrkmen. Many were injured and
five We're killed as follows. samuel Cub,
aged twenN-thr-o; Thomas Emroy, aged
thirty-eight; Falls. Jr., agea tWenty-slX:
George lleudiey. aled iorty-0ne; Eugene
Moore. AGED nineteen. IL is impossible 10
obtain "a list OF the wounded tonight, but
report SAYS that thirteen are hl.l among
whom is superintendent T.. h. Llber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
LIE elAcKseuRe SCHOOL.
Facts About the Appropriations-Ihe
Mineral Mealth Of Montgomery.

Facts About the Approprldtlohs- 'o
Mineral Wealth of Montgomery.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va, January ..
Special. This county is sharing the min
eral boom of the Southwest. We nave
among us expert mining engineers VINO
represent Northern capitalists. options
have been taken on all mineral lands IN the
neighborhood Of Big spring ana vicar 3
Switch.
There is a large increase OF students for
the coming half session at the Virginia AZ
ricultural and Mechanical College Inc
committee OF the Legislature on schools
and Colleges inspected the college and
grounds last week and expressed them
selves as very much pleased at the coDdi-
zion i'm which they found the college:
ln yOur editorial Of Saturday January
18th. you seem 10 have fallen into the pre-
yailing error IN regard 90 appropriations
made 10 the college. The Stale does not
make the college an annual appropriation
of S2O.OOO, as might be inferred from your
remarks. Some years ago Congress gave 10
the different states a certain amount OF
public lands, for the purpose OF
establishing and sustaining agricultural
colleges in the several States. The land
given Virginia was sold and the proceeds
invested in State bonds, aud the S2o,oou
which the college gets is the interest ON
M the oeileoe. and il might as well De
claimed that Bampden-sidney and Emory
and Henry orotber Institutions, which own
state bonds. receive an "annual appropfla-
tion from the state" when they ate merely
receiving their interest on bonds winch thel
I'm accepting the gift Of lands from the
government each state pledged Itself 10 luI-
nish all necessary grounds, buildings, fu"d
carving o0f this pledge the Legislature Of
VIRGINIA two rease ago made an appropfla-
ion of 40 900 Tor the specific purpose OF
building quarters Goy the students. The re- r.
srit NJ this appropriation is splendid
buildidg built within the appfopfil2lilo.n,c, "a d.
With this exception the college has haa no
bss frOm the state since 1915. Genera
L0max reports liberal contributions 20 llc
iis,,.- l,,t IL ~ "a xepv mid tyDe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

came squarely on the track the Milwaukee
Express. which was four minutes behind
time and was nearing the city at high
rate Of speed struck the carriage In
the centre. tearing it into splnters and
instantly killing Mr. and Mrs. Payne and 10
seriously injuring Mrs. Reprogei and simon
Anderson. the driver of the carriage, that
they died within two hours afterward. All
who witnessed or know anything about II
agree that no warning whatever of It's ap-
proach was given hy The flying train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
A Funeral Procession struck by Pass
Inc Irain.

CHICAGO, January 3.-A most distress
ing accident which resulted In the death Of
four persons, occurred nc Rose I'LL Gene
terry. a few miles from here, on the Chicago
ard Northwestern Railroad this aiternooon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Payne were on llse way
% bury their f:ye-mOnlhs-old babe with
a few friends who were accompanying them
u the cemetery. There were only four
carriages IN The procession. Mr.. and Mrs.
PAYNE were in the carriage Immediately
f,liowing the hearse and with them were
Mrs. Wm. ReprOgcl and Grace Payne, their
iltle dlughter. As the Payne carriage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

II may not be generally known 70 tho
reading public how much each individual
letter OF the alphabet is used. u, D,h,n.o.
C and a are in third place Is regards ordi-
nary use; /, 5, a, and are in second
place. being used very little oftener; |
and IA are in fourth place, with I, g,y,
v. p and b close alterward; j and K are
not common, as compared TO the rest;
while p. q and are used lcast of all.
The letter . is ia first place, bein@ u'-ed
lar oflener than any other. Christian u
wo-i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
PETERSBURG PORTS.
ola Dominion Cotton Mills-Arres'e" -
lie stepped fronl Prison.

oId DomfniOn Cotton hilfs-AihN''N
lie stepped frona Prison.
pv,ypsnrRG. VA. January %.g sPe-
o,sl The annual meeting OF the oid 10
,oinion Cotton Mills, at Manchester, Mas
held nj the Office of TIE company III a.. ear
nors ne,~ yesferday. when the iolloNing oincei7 %
,.e.9,. reelected for the ensuing lefM. I.ea'-
6est a n. Arlington; board OF olfecy,f;s'
o iosn Wci,ili' A. 4. Allen and Isaac hvgln- t,..
y0SD 'oa ~ Petersburg, 5. y, Arlington oi W ar
,e",on' \. C., and John fietiows gI, -
sonthampion county; treasurer eho .,,' sSen''
John w. Arlington OF PeieIsnuis s,er
sendent yOn W. II. Robinson, OF ManclfsteI.
Iobn Watkins (coloredl VINO mas oSeI s'.il
ser,ine term Of thirty days IN the cry Jsii, Jeis
es ser sdemeanos, has been discharged ns nis
,o.o ,o ~ imprisonment having expired. niss
"a. diecharee Watkins was takeh ~ 'h"'
- ~ az sgicer from Crewe, where -" No
D.9y.n,ed for attempting 10 SHOOT 0""''''''N
~ y hn nova was irving 70 arrest him. On the
Xofjces have been sef'eH =" .eyt
nroperty owners that al c,t" e cam.
piopiIav ppia,v meetiaQ Of the City ,h Nouh-
ctP 10 be held on the 30 OF heAa ~ '",t street
.eso,niIons will be offered " t"o ,.oc,,rb
Hanmittee asking for authority 20 lssnsp os,
.,1 s,,tes both sides Of Bollingbrook s'9,'
hesween ep sYcamoge agd third sllce'S, Stated
his connection il ~sy ~ paw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
NEGRO STRIKERS.
Florida Troops Called Out to Preserve
Order.

APALAcHICOLA, FLA, January 23.-The
Escamba Rifles arrived last night, thirty
seven strong. Guards were posted through.
out the town. and every white man not on
duty slept with arms within reach. Thirty
five of the ring leaders Of the negro strikers
were arrested to-day, but the chief one. san
chez Y. Thomas. cannot be found. One ne
gro was shot to-day while fleeing from arrest.
The trial OF some Of the prisoners COM
menced this afternoon. Intense excite
ment prevails among both whites and
blacks. The negro women are Nio-
lent in their deuunciatl0n OF the action
Of The whites, and are thrOnglng the streets.
The citizens are worn ont With fatigue, hut
feel confident that the situation can be mas
tered. IL is generally believed that the ar
rests Of the ring leaders will have quieting
effect. but some think the negroes will at
tempt o. make further trouble tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

VIII you heed fhe warning the signal, pcf-
hars. Of the sure approach OF that more terri
lle disease CONSUMPTION Ask yourselves
10 sou can afford i0r fuo sake " saving 30
cents. l0 run iuc iisk and DO nothing for it.
Nc know ffOm experience tnai shilOh'5 Cure
will cure your Cough. II never iAlls, lins
explains xny more Than a Million OF Bottles
were s0ll the pasl year. Al relieves Group
aud hopping Cough al once. Mothers, 90
n0. De- without it sample DOttics free. sold
hy B.ldeker Brothers and III. N. shields & Co..
corner Il flfth aud Marshall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

DrRrouR. Iowa, January, 23.-Judge
Wv rendered "A decision yesterday in the
famous ease Of Father Jaen, the deposed
Cefholie pfio.t " the Right Rev. Bishop
uennesev OF the iowa diocese. Father
Isen WAS deprived ofhis ecclesiastioal rgAie
several Years ago by Bishop Hennessey FOR
d.sobelIence and has ever since been seek
no hearing Ia he Courts. Judge-Ney
dacided that Bishop Hennessey acted
,Si,hin his ecclesiastical JulIsdiciiQn IN
siiencing the priest and tbai tAe aciicG is
one n civil court cannot revise, Il belonging
solely 10 ecclesiastical authority. Inc
plaintif will carry the matter TO a hishei
..t.yt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24

DENVER, COL., January 23--rhe entire
Rio Grande system is now open. the snow
blockade having been raised late Yesterday.
The Portland branch ol the Union Pacific
was opened Yesterday and the first train
san Francisco route WAS opened today and
the first through train for tie coast lolt
Denver this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-24
FORMAL Opening Of a New railroad.

DANyuIE. January 3D. special. "A
large party of excursionists from Norfolk,
Portsmouth. and other points, to-day passed
along the line Of the Atlantic and Danyille
Railroad. The occasion was the formal
Opening Of the road between Danyille ana
Norfolk. "a distance Of 2Jl miles. The party
came on two trains, i'm charge OF the oiicers
of the railroad. and the visitors were met at
don0f bv Danyllle citizens and marched mp
town TO place Of rendezvous, whence they
were sent 20 theif homes. Tonight an
elegant banquet Was served ai Masonic
Hall. The opening OF the road was ;he oc-
casi0n of great rejoicing in Danyilie.