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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-11
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The Wilmington Star SAYS: "a new
theory as 20 the whereabouts Of deiaglter
SilcOtt is that he is hiding in the Businesses
of the Dismal Swamp. The reason for this
theory is that just a few days before he and
the C0ngressmen's money disappeared
he returned from long hunting trip
with large supply Of game, ducks, geese
and quail. which he said he had shot in the
Dismal swamp. In speaking Of his trip he
said that If any one wanted to hide where
the whole United States Government could
not find him the place 10 90 was 10 the Dis
NAL swamp. IL is thought 10 be possible
that he contemplated putting 10 the test his
theory of the security Of this hiding place,
.and that his trip was not for the purpose OF
shooting game. hut 10 make a sort Of sur
vev of the swamp. A curious feature Of
the case that rather leads 10 this conclusion
is that i'm all probability the game he had IN
such abundance was not shot by him at al.
He sent some of the quail to Mr.. LeedOm,
who wanted them prepared for cooking i'm a
certain way. skinned them himself. lie
discovered while removing the skins that
the birds had never been shot al all; thal
they had been trapped"
At the meeting ~ fishermen OF the East
orn shore the Pioneer says: 1t was decided
to ask for change i'm the law 10 permit
fishing with pound nets during the month
of June, so as 10 take the upward run OF
bluefsh and Spanish mackerel, which are
not caught by the hand-line fishermen.
They do not desire TO fish during May, when
such fish as trout, sheepshead, spots, &c-
which are the fish caught by the
hand-line fishermen, are passing up
fo their feeding and spawning grounds.
The hand line fisherman consulted have
EXPRESSED themselves as fully satisfied with
the proposed change. Resolutions were
adOuted requesting our representatives ih
the State legislature to secure the passage
of such an amendment TO the present law
and also urging the Importance OF the en-
actment Of such other legislation as VIII
foster our languishing fisheries.
Diphtheria has taken an epidemic form IN
Wost Virginia. in the mountain district
along Cheat River. and horrible stories OF
suffering are reported. The people are now
suffering from epdemics Of two diseases
diptheria and the more dreaded "blacb
ton0lle.v The latter has broken out in the
last two weeks, and about thirty deaths
have occurred, the patients presenting ter
rihio appearance.
Carlton shafer, Esq, of Frederick City
Nd. formerly Of Leesburg, has been elected
chief clerk Of the Maryland House Of Dele
gates. position he acceptaDly hlleu III ln'
last session Of that body.
Mack Peoples was arrested in Bristo
Thursday and brought 70 Wytheyihe an'
LODGED i'm Jail. lie is charged with break
inc the United states revenue laws.
There are from 1900 10 1000 pounds o
mail handled daily by MIR. Cole, route agen
from Kings Creek, Nd, TO Cape Charles
Va.
The Brunswick Gazette is the name OF
breezy paper which has appeared at Law
renceville. Brunswick county.
The oyster planters held meetng AT Or
hanna Saturday. A local association wa'
organized.
The College at Bridgewater will be re
I Itttlf M once.
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ITEMS In VIRGINIA.
SCHOOL IN BEDFORD COUNTY
DAMAGED BY FIRE.

Proposed Celebration of the Opening ol
tho Atlantic ana DanviIie Road to Dan.
Niiie-nlness at staunton Of DR.. Edw. C.
Fisher.
LNNCHnURC, Va. January TO-. special.
a fire occurred last night, at Bellevue
school, Bedford county, near this city, which
destroyed the entire building known as
study ball. Tho boys were in the study.
room, on Che lower floor, ai the time Of the
hre-alarm. and lively scamperins fol-
lowed.
Above the siudy-room are the dolmtorics
and in these the fire. ia some unaccountablc
manner, originated An efforts 20 save the
building, which was Of frame, proved inef
fectual, and ii was quickly consumed. The
value Of the property was about $4,000. All
Of the boys from Lynchburg and Liberty az
rived at their homes to-day.
Both the "wois' and the "drys" had
grand tOrch-ight professions and speaking
last night. More than thousand men were
in line. Near the close Mr. Jrchart at the
head Of the "drys'" procession. got badly
nii oh tut dIihs ana lihu I'd itilic. Inc lhai-
ter is deeply regretted 0n an sides. All the
city druggists were interviewed yesterday
about The effect the prohibition law would
have on them, and every one said he did not
want the sale of liquor transferred 90 him
by license, as the "drys' propose, and only
wants 90 deal with whisky as a medicine.
The joint public discussion first agreed up
ON is now of, the parties disaueeing as 90
particular points tObc discussed. the "wets''
wanting 90 debate the Bible side as 90 wine
and drink, and the "drys" declining % de-
bate ON that single ISSUE The "wets," rep
reseuted by Captain Robert ID. ancey, con-
sidcfed the declination ON the part Of the
"drys' a great triumph.
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Alexandria Affairs.

ALEXANDRIA, January TO- Special. r.
Messrs. Harlow a Agnew have purchased
the BroOmlaw brick works.
The Musical Association has reelected
officers, which include Messrs. Park Agnew.
president, and i. NJ X. Baldwin musical di-
rcctOrs.
a number Of ladies and gentlemen are
rehearsing a cantata, 10 be presented some
time before Lent for the benefit Of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
Mr.. George J.. Stewart, who died in
Lynchburg yesterday, lived here some years
ago. lie was widely known and much cs-
teemed
The Rev. Henry Winter Syle the deaf
mute minister Of Philadelphia, who died in
that city a day or two ago, was known to
many Virginia mutcs. He lived here az one
time, also His father, Rev. DR.. Edward
William oyle, was among the first mission
aries to China, and was professor in the
English university out there. IL was when
i'm Alexandria that Young Syle lost his hear
ing by scarlet fever. lie was an instructor
in one Of the deaf schools up North, and was
ordained 20 the ministry in Philadelphia 10y
Bishop Stearns about fifteen years ago. He
was "A very able man.
Mrs. Captain James Guy died in Wash
ingtOn this afternoon. She was the widow
of old Captain James Guy, Of Potomac river
fame.
Powell. the youngest son Of Mr.. William
Fowle Brookes, fell and broke his arm this
afternoon.
A young man from Cincinnati, named
Robinson. is reported dying at the intrnary,
tonight. Of influenza.
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The wilmington Messenger says; "Ihe
,fs.sen,,r has taken the position that If
the NEGROES desire to emigrate they have
cleor rirhi 10 do SO. They are as free 10 go
"a. the whites. 10 Is entirely matter lor
them tO decide. North Carolina needs the
negro. This is plain. IL the exodus con-
tiuues 10 will prove Of positive ana perhaps
irfomediable injury 20 the state. ~ VIII
tttrn counties into watscs. IL - already
xc,., seriously iniuring some of the counties
Nke lauoir. from which the larger por-
fion Of the negroes has already emil
GRATED. The exodus ought 10 stop
for the rresout. The farmers are az sea ana
hundreds of them do not know how 10 plan
~ IN Inc uext crops. something ought 10
ha done. N possible. % stop the exodus uniil
the fall. but certainly by no application OF
force. We hope the farmers VIII 90 'he
very best they can under the cifcdm-
stances. There has been no winier mus
Gar. and farming is unusually advanced ior
thn srnson. LEI every man who can work
ba at il early and late. With lieaNens ;
smile and with proper industry the next
wear may be every way better than The pres
emt outlook indicates
The dwelling Of Mrs. Ellen Scott. near
Brdgcwater, was recently broken into by
thieves while Mrs. scott was away. The
entire house was rined, trunks were broken
open, and beds ripped up. The robbers
were evidently looking for money. Several
valuable articles were stolen.
= The passenger car for the dummy line OF
the Concord Railway Company arrived last
sunday morning. and made is first rcgli-
lar trip Tuesday evening II this week. IL
made several trips Wednesday, and a large
number Of our people rode on il during the
dav. The ear is combination baggage
and passenger car, about tw0-ihirds being
for passengers.
Charlotte post0nice robbers, Brown and
Henderson. have been taken from the
Greensboro iail by the United states mar.
-hal. and are on the way now 20 the peni-
tenti iry in Columbus, o.
High Point is on the road 10 prosperity.
which will not be- shad0wed by any town IN
the state Her people are watching eagerly
every chance % promote her interests and u
build up a model city.
The Reodsyile Review has passed from
the management q Messrs. Nomack 4
Gillian. 20 that Of Messrs. Gillian A oliver,
with Edward Gillian editor.
Eight conycts escaped from the quarters
at TOpt0n last Monday night.
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after the members OF the family had re-
viewed the remains the caskct was hernet-
icallv sealed. II may be opened IN Thiia-
delphia. but whether IL Will or not mas no'
been settled. The family 0f Judge heiley
will assemble with the members OF the sen
ate and House committees and tne iehn-
svlyania delegation at the Riggs House To-
u,orrow morning at N o'clock. lhe Douy
and the funeral escort will Leave IN time to
reach the Capitol before noon. Al me coh-
chsion Of the funeral services IN the housv
Of Representatives, the members o'
the family and the iunelM
cOrts will be taken ~ ,
baltimore and Ohio depot. where special
cars attached 10 the 2;lO j. ". Tram VIII De
in waiting. ,...... ....,
the Pennsylvania delegation VIII ieafe
Washington sunday afternoon 10 attend tue
funeral in Philadelphia.
ANOTHER PROPOSED OMNIBUS BILL.
An earnest effort has been made recently
by the friends Of New Mexico 90 persuade
the Territorial committees OF the HOUSE
and Senate 10 agree 20 report an omnibus
bill" admitting the Territories ol iaaho'
Wyoming and New Mexico 70 stattnoo1'
The friends Of the Idaho and Wyoming bilis
expect partisan opposition from the Demo
cratic side Of the House and senate 10 the
passage Of the bills for the admission OF
these two Territories. and IL has been sus-
gested that union OF interests win New
Mexico will ensure thei success.
senator platt. the chairman OF the senate
Committee. however. has advised against
an omnibus bill. and his committee viii, on
Monday. report two Individual bills FOR the
admission Of Wyoming and Idaho.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
j. c. PARRISH PAYS THE PENALTY
OF HIS CRIME.

He Is Hanged at Raleigh Three Hours
After Being baptized Pew Witnessed
the Execution Items From Charlotte
cleanings.
RALEIGH. NC, January io.-lspecial. J.
Al ~ o'clock to-day }. G. Parrish paid at
the end of the hangman's rope the penalty
of the crime OF which he had been convict
ed. The prisoner arose early, after sleel-
ing well last night. and partook Of a hearty
breakfast. lie conyersed freely with those
who came in. and seemed perfectly COM
posed and ri ease. At 10 o'clock the bar
Der arrived for the purpose Of preparing the
condemned man for the gallows. A mli
outfit OF clothing was brought In for him.
consisting Of jet-black suit, which he ~
once donned. lie was then carefully shaved
and dressed. All this time he was as cooi
rs II ne had been preparing TO go ochurch'
soon after 10 O'Clock. Father Charles, y.
: i. MI. attending minister, arrived, ac-
companied by MIR. Nj. B. Barbce and repre-
sentatiyes of the press. When the toilet OF
the condemned man had been completes
ha WAS conducted into an inner cell, "neIe
the rite of Catholic baptism was adihihS-
tered by Father Charles.
Alter the close of the baptismal service,
Parrish remained seated I'm his cell.
where many who had received tickets
visited him. About - O'Clock be reques'eu
that dinner should be sent him, and IN nali
am hour servant entered with well-hlieu
tray. and Parrish ate very heartily.
While awaiting the arrival Of attending
physiciaus Parrish c0nycrscd with All who
came into his cell, but declined TO talk
about his execution.
All o'clock he was conducted TO the
scatlold. An immense thrOng had now as
sembed outside the small enclosure, IN
which this scafold had been erected, near
the iail. and % which only limited num-
Der Of persons were admitted.
When the moose had been adjusted
sheriff Rogers came forward and said mat
Parrish requested him 10 say that he Tor,
rave an his enemies and hoped they would
am forgive him. The trap was then sprung
and Parrish fell fully ten feet. lie was
pronounced dead in eleven minutes, oi
,trangllatiOn.
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.
Petition for Change Of the Courthouse
site-Tluc- Cured Tobacco.

site-Tluc- Cured Tobacco.
GREEN BAY. Va. january 10.--spe-
ciai. Farmers are now busy burning
plant-bcds and breaking up land for a new
crop.
Mr. James T. Clarke, model farmer Of
Rice Depot, i'm this county. returned from
oxford. n. g.. Yesterday, where he went 10
sell his crop Of fue-curcd tobacco. Mr..
Clarke was very much pleased with the
prices, getting as high as 500 per hundred
for some of H. lie also reports the buyers
are very much pleased with Virginia To-
bacco. stating it has q better body than the
North Carolina. ana 10 seems as if i'm the
near future this part Of Virginia viii
furnish her portion Of the iluc-cured as
already.
a number Of North Carolinians have
bought farms i'm S0uthsidc Virginia. Mr. W.
j.. Conner, of Glover depot. has recently
leased tine Massie farm near here
Rev. +. W. Berry, of this place, is now on
% visit 90 his mother in Madison county.
Miss Florence Hayes is visiting her
cousin, Miss sarah Hardy. Of Luncnburg
county.
Mr.. J.. G.. Rowlett. express agent 40 this
place, has i'm the last few days shipped 90
Richmond two deer killed in Lunenburg,
where they are said 90 Doe plentiful.
The petitions recently circulated asking
the Legislature 20 remove the courthouse
from farmyille back 90 N0rsham's, hl-
been called i'm. and Will Doe 400 once for
warded 90 Mr.. Dupuy, member of the Legis-
lature from this county, who viii take ac-
ti0n i'm regard 20 same. IL is generally
favored in this section. NOrsham being sew
oral miles nearer than farmyille.
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that IL Is possible that he viii be expelled.
The society regrets very much the publicity
given 90 what was considered family
affair, and the feeling in the matter runs
high.
DIR. RYLANCE INDICATED.
The Rev. DIR. Joseph II. Rylance, the rec
tor of 50. Marks Episcopal Church. is 10 be
relieved Of the serious charges that have
seen made against him. Mr.. King has
withdrawn the charges. DR.. Kylance j. 10th
10 speak about the matter. but he did say
today: "Mr. King has said in letter which
be has Jointly sent 20 me and the wardens.
and yestrymcn OF 10. Marks Church that he
bad been led into making the accusations
by false reports. lie added that some OF
the stories had come % him in a most cir
cumstautal manner No action looking
20 the stOppage Of the two actions Tor dam
ages against Mr.. King and Lawyer Quack-
euboss has set been taken. but this Is due
% Mr.. Quackenboss' absence in Chicago.
ALL SORTS.
The sugar trust has become involved in a
perfect storm of litigation In its efforts to
escape the penalties Of its oienses against
the law. Troubles have accumulated so
rapidly within tine last week on two that
now n looks very much as If the big me-
fall under the weight of its own body. The
price Of its stock in Wall street to-day de-
ciinod % 5ls-. the lowest point ever reached.
which represents a shrinkage IN value oi
nearly >lOO00.000
When Calvin $. Brice was named as the
successor Of Chairman Barnum Of the Dem
Ocrafic National Committee. 10 was said 10
he move in favor Of ". &. Whitney for
President. The same thing IS repeated now
Ou his selection as United States senator
The paynes and McLeans are said 10 be
elected over Brice's selection. and VIII,
with Brice in the senate. begin the organl-
zation OF new party. destined 10 elevate
William &. Whitney into the Presidency.
8rice is said t0 prefer Whitney as first
choice and Hill as second choice.
Boss Croker said today that b0in he and
rammany Hall were heartily in favor OF
ballot reform aud that he hoped the Legis-
lature would pass bin with that object.
Amzi s. Dodd, the founder Of Dodd's Ex-
press. died from brain fever.
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should be called Houston. Mr.. Houston is a
gentleman Of Pennsylvania who knows
whore toplace his money, and, having taken
an interest In the road, II was through his
influence and money that it was built, and
the citizens knowing this fact, as a compli-
mcnt TO the gentleman, named the town for
him. feeling grateful for the interest and the
great help he extended in time Of need.
The next court will be an interesting one
as IL shall Try the negroes who, on the night
OF eiection-day tried to waylay and shoot
some Of the best citizens
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WYTHEVlLLE NOTEs.
Spring Blossoms Opening-Sudden Death
of Mrs. William Raper.

WYTHEvILLF. Va January 10. -
Special. Not within the memory Of the
oldest inhabitants has this country known
such long continued mild weather at this
season Of the year. NiOiet-, pansies and
the earliest spring shrubs are blooming in
the Yards the fruit trees and strawberries
are budding and the fields are as green as
i'm the early tall. Persons might enjoy the
bright sunshine and balmy air more
thoroughly however. did not f0rebodings OF
the late cold spring and the consequent
failure OF the fruit crop, together with the
deprivation of ice during the hot days OF
next summer. disturb present delights.
News of the death of Mrs. William Raper
Thursday night reached here this morning,
and was "A great surprise 90 her friends and
relatives. Mrs. Rapcr, who lived near the
lead mines in this county. was daughter
of Mrs. Caroline Crockett. of Cncketts
Cove. and through her own and her hus-
bands family. was connected with most OF
the well-knOwn families in this and ad-
Joining counties. Though she has been I'D
delicate health for years. her recent illness
dates only from Friday last, and was not
generally known.
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PETERSBURG POINTS.
Patent For safety Lock-slisht Fire-A
New Dynamo.

New Dynamo.
PETERSBURG. January To-. Special. r.
some time last night fire WAS discovered IN
the bar-room Of Mr. james Justice, on Gill
street. The flames, which were extin-
guished before any damage Of consequence
had been done, are supposed 10 have origi-
mated from the stump Of lighted cigar,
which had been thrown on the noor.
Mr. Peter Francis, d well-known shoe
maker OF this city, has been granted
patont for safety lock which be invented.
The Electric Light Company here have
recently made extensive improvements in
and about their works. They have also put
into their building new large dynamo.
William Bradley (colOred), who is wanted
here for the ieiOneOus cutting Of another ne
grO named Lawyer Mason, and who was ar
rested i'm Richmond last night by Captain
Eanes and officer Ragland, OF the police
force OF this city. was brought before the
Mayor this morning for a bearing. The case
was continued until Monday next.
The Circuit Court Of Greensyille county
Especial terml. Judge u. A. Hancock, PFC
siding. has been engaged for the past Two
or three DAYS in the trial Of Randall Wat
son fcOloredl, for the murder Of John Rob
inson, also cOlored. The argument was still
IN progress this evening, but II II probable
that the case will be- given TO the jury to-
nl4lt. lut ululNci Win WHICH W dt5oh -
charged was committed two years ago.
Watson has previously been tried, convicted
of murder In the first degree. ana sentenced
10 Dee hanged. but the supreme Court OF
Appeals. after examining the records Of the
case. granted the condemned man new
trial. Ever since his trial and conviction
Watson has been confined In the jail OF
/ Petersburg, and he has made a most excel
lent prisoner.
| The total amount contributed BY the dife-
rent churches In the city 10 the Home for
| thr sick during the past month was s6j.
This afternoon about i've O'Clock the two.
story frame house with she'd attached, in
| DinNiddie county, Just outside 0f the city
limit. the property OF Elijah smith (colored).
was destroyed by tre, which Is supposed 10
nave been Of incendiary origin. Nearly all
| II his furniture, three COWS, tive. horses, aud
| an OF his farming implements and crops
that had been housed were destroyed. Ills
loss i estimated at 500, Of which he had an
insurance OF Sl,SOO in the Petersburg
| -avinvl fOmDauK
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EviCTED MINERS
Option offered OF Eesuming Work OF
Quitting Altogether.

BRADFORD, PENN, January lO.-An
Era special from Punxsutawney says the
eyictiOns began to-day. Several families
were elected at Adrian and one Italian fam.
ily at Walston. The parties ey.cted took lode
ing with their friends and their household { 1
fects were taken charge OF by the miner-
committee. No resistance was attempted
today, but IL is expected that the Italians
will resist and cause trouble tomorrow
The company gives the men option OF goins
70 work AT the old rates or be eyicted. The
men seem 20 prefer the latter. The miners
committee are making preparations 10 ac
CONN )date the homeless women and chill
drens
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TERRIFIC BOILER EXPLOSION.
No Loss or Life, but 100000 Damage
Done---Employe Badly Hurt.

CHICAGO, January lO.-A terrific boiler
explosion occurred shortly alter four
O'Clock this afternoon IN the basement OF the
John Morris Stationary and Printing Com
inx $40. 900 damage, but no loss Oflife though
several Of the small army Of employees
were seriously and many slightly hurt. The
entire front Of the building, as pertains q
glass and doorways, was blown like chopped
straw into the streets. Great pieces OF heay,
plate-glass were strewn for half block
around. so great was the force Of the
sxploslon that pieces Of glass were
stuck into the woodwork OF buildings
across the street A part Of three hooss IN
the rear Of the Morris building were torn NJ
and splntered as though by cyclone. The
course Of the explosion Is not dinnitel.
known.
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HALIFAX HAPPENINGS.



HALIFAX c. H., Va. January ~.-lSpe,
cial. The J.. and u. Railroad Is ~, nn'sle1 sue9
from Lynch5urg 70 South Boston. lhe ROAD
Il succeeding well, and IL is understood as
an early date will be extended iufthet
on,,b old railroad men say they know oi
mo- new road equal 20 H. a.. ...a
'' MAJOR Otey. the president Of the road
and other officials, were coming 79nlh on n,., a
sneclal train. and having no telegraphic
.'.,,,nicafjon. were In collision, near lhe
69 rom bridge across Banistcr river a, ,,'' this
g@ Mace. with a construction train gaaiy
wounding one Of the construction ''"igs' me-
and ininring others. but rot seriously lns n
'o,,.tr;,ction '',o engine was demolished, win
This r town is chartered under the name l,aad o.
Banistcr Town. The posioihce Is a namsu
gsiif,x Courthouse. and few lersonr
i..,',,. gehaf ,he new depot would have been
e' called II the citizens had not taken TIME ~
NJ forelock. and Ia "a meeting voted nnalil.
moasly that the town Iostoil'ce anu "'P''
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FROM CHARLOTTE.
Case of the Two Doctors Who Fought
Death of Negro Who Was shot

CHARLOTTE, y. c.. January lo.-lspe-
cial. doctors O'Donoghue and Register,
the strect-hghters Of Yesterday. came before
the Mayor this morning. The former was
fined S5 and the latter 81. witness s"ore
that DouOghue's coal was by mistake de-
liyered per note 10 Register. Register ue-
nies any knowledge OF the note.
Dan Hunter. living in Mecklenburg near
the Cabarus line, shot. IL is charged, three
weeks ago. negro who had st0l0n his mule.
II Is reported that the negro has since died
from the wounds