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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
PETE 7SBURG.
Hastings Court Proceedings--Ge and
Personal Mention.

PETERSBURG, Va, sept. l9.- Special. F.
The Hastings Court Of Petersburg Judg,
u. VI. Bernard presiding, met in its seconC
DAYS session this morning. when the casC
Of Frank Fitzgerald (cOlOrcd), charged witt
a second offence Of petit larceny, was called
for trial. The Jury found the accused guilty
and fixed his punishment at sixty days in
Jail. John Chayers, (cOlOred), charged with
hOusebrcaking in the day time, was con
yictcd and sent 10 iail for sixty days and
required 10 pay fine of -. The trial OF
Willie Marks and Rufus Butler (whitc)
charged with breaking into the storehOusc
Of Captain George ". Fans and stealing
sundry articles. was i'm progress when this
cOrrcs spondoncc closed.
Mr. ". Cook, OF Philadelphia. has pur-
chased the Booth quarries i'm Dnwddie
county. on the NOrt0lA and Western rail-
road, about three miles from the Central
Lunatic Asylum Hands are now at work
getting ready TO open the quarrics.
Preston Strachan and Charles ~trachan,
two negroes. Who were arrested some days
ago by Detective James VI. Young. or the
charge OF stealing sundry articles Of dry
goods from Mr. James HarcrOve. i'm that
county, had "a hearing ON yesterday after
noon before Justice Bate. by whom they
were convicted and sent 10 Jail for siN
months each.
Mr.. II. Clarburne Wilson, special agent
to collect statistics of the industries Of
Petersburg. is still at work disclargins his
arduous duties.
Within the past ten years through the
management OF Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher, of this
city. general superintendent of the state
Baptist sunday school at Bible Board, 81
SUNDAY schools have been organized in the
state, and j6.9Si copies of the Bible have
been placed i'm families.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20

\ friend Of John Bergan, who recently
ieli dead near Twenty-hrst and Larimer
streets. had "A thrilling experience in COrO-
ner Valleys Office which may turn his hair
sray, saws the Denver News. Bergan was
10 be buried and had to be laid out propara-
tory To being dressed in his burial robes.
ile was covered with white sheet. Early
IN the evening Bob Roberts, one of the cor
0nor's assistants. who had been working
hard all day. lay down on long bench
near the corpse and. drawing a sheet over
him tO prevent the flies from b0therihg MIN,
went tO sleep.
The dead and sleeping men were in the
above positions when one of Bergan' :
friends came in to pay the last tribute to
MS friend. The fellow was little worse Of
several gOOd--iIed glasses Of whiskey and
on entering the mOrgue asked to see the re-
mains OF his friend. The men employed
there were busy at the time, and one Of
them, pointing over 10 the bench where two
forms We're living, said: There be is
The visitor went over to the bench where
Roberts was sleeping, and, giving him a
hearty slap on the stomach, said:
Poor Jack, it was only day before yes
torday | was after asking him to have "a
drink wild me-
The blow awoke Roberts and he hastily
sat upright. The mans hair stood on end
ls he was faced by his supposed dead
friend. and with a howl Of terror which
stopped the clock he rushed through the
building and down Fourteenth street at a
gait which would beat the best professional
sprnter in the country. lie gave yell
every few jumps and the last seen of him he
was nearly to the Platte river and was still
going. Friends were trying to find him,
and it * presumed he will be heard from
a.. 1 81. IL D. q.
Indignantly wanted 10 know why he was
thus rudely disturbed, but every one was So
conyulsed with laughter that they could not
AnsMor him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
A MIGRATION OF TOAOS.
Millions of Them start from Wilmington
on "A Journey Northward.

Without "A bugle-call or drum-beat TO an
nounce the arrival of the hour for general
advance, the millions Of little toads that
nave been 50 conspicuous for their num-
Ders in this city several DAYS started on a
Journey north Yesterday afternoon. says the
Wilmington Gazette and Bulletin. soon
after the heavy shower had ceased the
oads, by the hundreds, thousands, and mil
ions, started on hop. skip, and Jump. and
he many interested spectators at once OBJ
served that the migratory movement was i'm
he direction of the north. 1le t0ads had
)een keeping close 10 the river for several
lays, aAd the numbers that covered the
banks for miles is beyond the power of cal
'ulation. The tiny creatures seemed gifted
Nith intelligence, and it was noticed that
unless headed of they never lost any ground
by rctracing their hops.
The liyeicst scene was on Market street.
Tens Of thousands Of the tOads came up
rom the river or hoped west along the
-ailroad TO the roadway crossing the tracks
md advanced Ike an army up Market
street. The crossing at the Market street
Oll-gates was black with them, and hun
lreds lost their lives beneath the wheels Of
passing trains.
The railroad proved an almost insur-
m0untsbe barrier, as they were unable 10
Jump over the rails. but they followed along
mtil they came 10 the iumping-oyer place.
Many succeeded in jumping over the first
'ail. only 10 bee made prisoners between the
rails. but I'm due course Of time. they sue
eeded in getting out, and then continued
IN north. About dusk last evening they
we're crossing the canal. where they had
temporarily halted, ostensibly for rest and
refreshments. \ curious feature in con-
lection with the sudden emigration was
he fact tht the toads made use of public
highways, including the alleys. Very few
# them were found i'm yards. Their move
nents was regular and well defined. and
they kept it with a steadiness that was sur
nrisng,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20

The British government will soon take
the census Of India. The British censuses
20 into no such variety Of subjects rs ours,
and i'm this case little will be done except
enumerate the vast population. But even
this Is "A difficult undertaking. The enum-
orator i'm India has rather tougher time of
il than even the enumeratOr who attempted
10 get answers to all the questions put down
by Porter. lie doesn't have 10 ask the In
dian ladies how old they are, or the head Of
the family how much he is behind on his
grocery bills, but he is mistaken for an evil
emissarry sent out either 10 levy another
tax. or, what is infinitely worse, 10 procure
a list of persons eligible for h0rrid religious
sacrifices Of the country. The people are
taxed 10 death, and, however deyOut, object
strongly TO being slaughtered for these cere-
mOnials, and il is easy TO see that the enum-
orator is decidedly unwelcom VISITOR
Chicago Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
All WINGS JEWEL.
An Alaskan Version of the John smith
and rOcahOntas Romance.

and FOcahOntas Romance.
Pocahontas has been outdone by an
Alaskan maiden. John smith was only in
danger Of having his brains spattered over
the surrounding real estate when POca-
hontas rescued him with her love. The
John smith Of Alaska was not only in dan
ger of being killed, but Of being eaten, when
the woman in whose eyes he found favor
saved him.
The Alaska John smith was not titled
pxplOrer when he fell into the hands Of the
sayages. nor was his name John smith. lie
was only common, yellOw-sklnned sea
cook. His name is An Wing, aud there u
nothing attractive about him. He is about
as homelv "A mixture of Chinaman and
MALAY pirate a. could be found IN days
walk. Ills POcah0ntas answers 10 the name
Of Julie lust now, but nobody knows what
her Indian name was. She is long way
of being POcahOntas'S equal IN beauty, ana
the Siwash features Of generations were
consolidated when her face was made.
sill the romance II there.
An Wing and julie now Mrs. An Wing,
arrived here on Goldfish schooner several
months since, but have not gone into society
vet They reside on Ross alley, in China
town. and submitted 20 an interview yes,
terday. They only submitted 10 lhcy uio
not take part in il. and when ii came to Sc
curing the story OF their love the reporter
was obliged 10 obtain his information lr0nl
third party, 20 whom Wing had cOniided
IL in explanation of bis Of-cOlOr bride.
All Wing, some nine years ago, was
cook i'm the employ of the Navy Depart
ment, and was shipped north on the James
town. While on the Sitka station Wing'r
lime expired, or he deserted-just which Is
not quite plain-and shipped aboard
whaier. The whalcr was wrecked, ana
Wing was cast up on AN inbospitable ic''
lloe. Julie was the daughter Of chief OF q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
AUTHORS, MONS De PLUME.
Titles over Which Some Popular Lite.
rary Men write.

rary Men write.
Here is a list Of distinguished American
wits and humorsts, their names and mons
de plume:
Josh Billings Henry W. shaw.
Andrew Jack Downing -Seha Il. smith.
Artemus Ward-CharlcS Farrar Browne
Bill Arp-Charles II. smith.
Gath-GeOrge Alfred Townsend
Fat COntribut0r-A. Miner Grisw0ld.
Ilawkeye Man-Robert J. Burdettc.
IIOwadii-Ge0rgc William Curtis.
Tx Maryel-DOnald Grant Mitchell.
John Paul-Charles II. Webb.
John Ph0niX-Captain George II. Derby.
Mark Twain samuel J.. Clemens.
Max Adler Charles II. Clark.
Petroleum Y. Na-by by-Dayid X. Locke.
Bill Nye-Wm. Edgar Nye.
Nym Andrew {. Wheeler.
Old Samuel W. Small.
Orpheus {. Kerr Robert II. Newell.
Peieg Wales--W illiam 4. Cr0nut.
Peter Plymley- sidney smith.
Miles O'Rcilly-Charles g.. Ilalpn.
Peter Parlcy :. G.. Goodrich.
Ned BWntline-Co Judson.
Brick PomcrOy- VI. Pomeroy.
Josiah Aliens Wife Marietta llolloy.
Philandcr q. Il. Doc~ticks Mortimer
hOmg~On.
Mrs Partington-Beni. - >hillaber.
>poopendy kc-~tanley liuutley.
Uncle Remus joel Chandler Harris.
Fanny Fern sara Willis Parton.
Grandfather Lickshinglc-RObc w
CrisWcll.
VI. quad Charles b. Lewis.
Among those who Use no mons de plume
are Y. l.. Alden. II. &. Dodge, Fred Nye,
Eugene Field, Alex. sweet. Bret llarie.
George l.. Catlin, Oliver Wendell Holmes
and John 6. SaXe.-Current Literature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA..
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL OVER
THE COMMONWEALTH.
Real Estate Sales in and About that
City-Runaway Indian Boys Recaptured
In Staunton-The State ut Large.

NORFOLK, Va, sept. l9.- Special. f.
Norfolk seems to be Just commencing hei
BOOM Within the last week real estate
sales have been made amounting TO $500.
coo. Most all OF this money has gone into
land in the northwestern section of the city
which is very popular with investors non
Around Lambert's Point great improve
ments are going on. and the Norfolk and
Western road mas spent 5000, 900 there in the
last six months.
The City Councils last night granted the
Norfolk Company, which is composed Of
Norfolk and Western capitalists, and owns
beautiful piece of property inside OF the
city limits. the privilege 10 build free
bridge from the end of their property and
across B0tetOurt street. at cost oi S'hl,OOo.
This will open up the cOmpany's property.
which Il now being beautifully laid OIL
In the Corporation Court this morning
Judge Brooke granted an injunction, re
straining the city of Norfolk from removing
buildings which Ohstruct several streets in
Atlantic City ward The portions Of the
streets obstructed are the ends which run
into the water. and they have been built up
with oyster houses.
The Board of Police Commissioners this
morning appointed ten new policemen I'M
accordance witt II solution passed by the
City Council. This makes the total num-
ber Of men on the NCrtOlk force iitty-ivc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
LYNCHBURG.
sam s-Matrimonial-Sho His siste
by Accident.

LNNCuBURG, Va. sept. l9.- special.
Rev. samuel Jones preached exclusively tC
the colored people last night. and the taber
nacle was packed with hearers. His scr
mon was ON the usual order, or rather more
So.
Cards are out for the marriage on neNi
Wednesday evening, at O'Clock, at the
residence oi the bride. ON Federal street. of
Mr.. Thoma, {. Miller, professor IN th'
Lynchbury High school. and Miss Nellie
Gregory. one of Lynchburg's most accom-
pl-hed ladies.
A young man named Hiram Brownlow
living near the city. started out huntln-
Yesterday evening while all Of the family
were absent IN Lynchburg except himself
and sister and in taking down his shotgun
il accidentally went Oh, lodging number
of bird-shoi in the neck OF his sister while
sitting at her sewing machine. II is pro
badly not fatal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
STAUNTON
Two Runaway Indian Hoys-Aceident
on the Race Track.

STAUNTON. Va sept 49,. Special. -
Two Indian boys from the Normal school at
Hampton, Virginia. were arrested upon a
telegram to-day while boarding western
bound train. They arrived here this morn
ing al . o'clock. Their names are CaneI
La Flcsche and Charles Parkhurst. The
bows seem 10 be well educated for their
ages. 4 telegram from the Normal school
says a messengeI will De here in the morn
ing to take the boys hach.
Al the races at the Fair grounds this az
ternO0n horse belonging to Nr. j. W.
stout was scared by "a COW jumping ON the
track. He kicked the sully 20 pieces, and
stout was thrown under the horse and
badly kicked. 1t was a miracle that hc
escaped with his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
ROYAL Fish.

While old and wise heads of the l'nited
states and England are carrln on dls-
nifed quarrel over the ownership Of the seal
i'm Behring sea, let me tell You something
about royal fish.
You know that kings and queens have
many rights and prcrOgatiVcs. Well. one
of these prcrOgatives of English rulers i'm
Oldcn times related to royal fish. ROYAL fish
are sturgeon and whale, which are cOnsld-
cred the finest OF deep-sca fish. Eor this
reason, "On account OF their superior cN-
ccllence." whenever one Of these fish was
thrown ashore or caught near the coast of
England it became the property of the
King. This seems very unjust 10 those who
might secure the whale or sturgeon; for
| they were compelled 10 give it up without
receiving any pay. However, the King had
some ground for claiming these royal hsh
a. his property. because il was ne who
guarded and protected the seas from pirates
and robbers. and in those days there were
very many Of them.
The most peculiar feature ofthe custom of
rOyal fish was this that while the whole of
the sturgeon belonged the King, only half
of a whale did. For IT was a prerogative, a.
il is called. OF the Queen that the tail Of
every whale caught in the way | have told
YOU was her property, while the head only
was the Kings. The reason FOR this diyi-
sion. rs given by the old records, was 10
furnish the Queens wardrobe with whale
bone: and this reason is more amusing than
the custom is peculiar, for .he whalebOne
lies entirely in the head of the whale. But
there are many more As strange and anus.
ing customs recorded in England's early
laws.
This right 10 royal fish was considered OF
great Importance, and was carefully guard
ed for many generations. 1t was also a
urerogatiye of the Kings Of Denmark and
the Dukes of Normandy, and from one Of
these it was probably derived by the Princes
Of England.-W. X. ;. in llarper's Young
People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
GREENSBORO.
improvements in the Female Institute
Interesting Relies.

GREENSBORO, y. G., sept. l9.- Special. r.
The Directors of Greensboro Female Col
lege held a meeting of the Board last night
for the purpose of equpping the building
with improved heating. lighting. and laun-
dry appliances. 4 similar meeting will be
held next month TO mature the plans and
begin the work. The material prosperity of
the institution is rapidly on the increase
under the new administration.
As the work OF demOlshing the old Pres
bytcrian church at this place was going for
ward few days ago, the cornerstone was
unearthed, which was not known by any of
the present generation to exist. II was a
leaden box. which was found to contain a
variety of documents-the first pastor, Rev.
John \. Gretter; list of the officers of the
church NJ the time OF building, l>lj; several
newspapers, etc, etc. All these are to he
placed in the cornerstone Of the new build
ing soon 10 be erected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
LOST 5000.
A Wealthy Quaker Farmer Taken tIby
Sharpers.

STEUBENVILLE, o., sept i9.-Iienry
Burns, wealthy Quaker irfner living df-
teen miles from here, wD~-sw1ndled out Of
$1,000 last week By ><harpers. The men
called at his houS/ Thursday win Grip
sack containing. ss they said, $4,000, with
which the wanted 10 purchase land. After
making arrangements "a buy Burns's land,
they agreed 10 leave the money for a few days
with him. satlfsSiay they re,utDed and re-
quested Burns To loan them $1,000. Think
ing he was amply protected by the money
m the satchel. he drew 5000 from bank aud
| turned il over to them. On Monday his
suspicious being aroused he opened the
satchel aud found il TO contain wood and
paper. The matter dill not leak out MI
Today. owing IN the reticence of Burns anu
the bank officials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS
Propose to Nominate "A Democratic Tick.s
on a Radical Platform.

COLUMBIA, ;. c., sept. l9-rhe Republi-
can state Convention last night elected "A
new state Executive Committee composed
entirely Of the Webster-Millcr faction. and
endorsed ThOmes l.. Mller's candidacy for
Congress from the seventh district. The
Committee ON Platform and Resolutions re-
ported unanimously in favor Of placing a
full state ticket in the field, and after a
LONG debate the matter was left 10 the
state Executive Committee with full
power 10 act. twas undoubtedly the sense
Of the Convention, as is also now of the IN
ccutiye Committee, 10 nominate state
ticket composed entirely OF "Straight-0ut'
Democrats in opposition To Farmer I'LL
man. such a ticket, IL is claimed by the
Republican leaders. will receive the solid
Republican vote OF the state, and also, it is
believed. that element Of the D,m0cratic
party which has not yet. and never Will,
acquiesce in the nomination Of Illlman.
fnc Executive Committee now have
The matter under consideration. and Will, II
is said by leading members thereof. lOrmu-
late ticket and announce II within the
next ten DAYS. Judge 4. {. Haskell. a
prominent straightOut Democrat, of this
.ity. seems to be the unanimous candidate
If the Republican leaders for Governor.
The platform adopted rcaillrms fidelity
to the National Republican par
ty: denOunces the state regis
tration and election laws; declares
the present educational advantages offered
Dy the State to be totally Inadequate; en-
dorses the administration of President llar-
rison and the financial policy OF the gov
ernment; approves the course OF speaker
Reed; and expresses regret at the failure a
the Federal Senate to pass the Blair Educa-
tiOnal and Lodge Election bills. The con-
yention adjourned at O'Clock this morn
iuW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Fine Tobacco and other Crops Abeut Yer
non Eiil.

VERNON HILL, VA, sept. d. Special.
The village Of Vernon Hill is in the heart Of
the fine tobacco belt ~of Virginia, and the
planters Of this product have never before in
number Of years experienced finer crop.
Tobacco ripened very early this fall, and
the greater part of the crop has been
housed" and several growers have mar
keted their early cuttings.
\ pOstollice has been established at OAK
Level. a short distance from here, to be
known as Stebbins postollice, with Mr.. IL.
Il. stebbins, a staunch Democrat, as post
master
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20

brought immediate ease in the money mar
ket. No unhealthy expansion Of specula-
lion has appeared as yet, and commercial
loans are again quoted at q to : per cent.
while money on call has fallen from about
100 to ~ per cent
The business failures occurring through
out the country during the past seven DAYS
number for the United states. 1854; and for
Canada, %. or total Of 100, as compared
with total of 1913 last week. and 203 the
week previous 10 the last. For the cores
bonding week Of last year the figures were
l9s. representing III failures in the United
states, and 2i in Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20

In three or four OF the Southern states the
Farmers Alliance has revised its dreams.
saws the New York Times. IL has become
an irresistible power; IL has borne down all
opposition: IL has become the Democratic
party Itself. Alliance men. Democrats,
TO quote the words Of Governor 6ordon, IN
a recent speech at Atlanta, 1.-TWO armies
with a single flag, or rather. one great army
acting in a dual capacity ami Yet holding
ina unity OF faith" SO compete IA ia sor-
irol OF the political organization OF North
Carolina that the old-line Democrats have
hardly raised q finger 10 preserve their party
Identity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
The NEWS SUMMARY.

N,ln. stationary temperature; cooler sun
aay.
The Old Dnminions and Fultons play hail
nIs afternoon. .- The Gorman-Day Commit
termct last uieht.-The state assessment
f> complete. with the exception ~ Botetourt
county. The Everett Waddey Company
was incorporated The Richmond Glee
t,ub has been orgaulzcd In the public
schools 1O53s scholars have been enrolled
ili, wcok.--A few white Republicans held
injecting 10 Rcluharirs Hail.
VIRGINIA.
cards arc ont cor the marriage OF Mr.
Thomas Mllct and Miss Nellie Gregory I'm
lnuchburs Hiram ButtcnloN. living near
Iyncbhrre. accidentally shot his sister with
3lrd-shct THURSDAY -r Two runaway Indian
hsys from Hampton Normal school were
caught in Stauntan while boarding west
Bound train. a horse of MI }. W. stout
was frightened by COW on the Shunion
lir race track and kicked the sulky 10 pieces
and badly hurt ms drivcr.-Ihe hustngs
Court ofpctcrsbulg was in session yesterday
and disposed ola number Of cases. Mr.. W.
cook. OF Philadelphia. has bought thu Booth
oulrrics iu pinwiddic county.--Norfolk has
began Co boom. and real estate sales amount
u. toS5Oo 600 took place last wcck-lhe
Norfolk Company has been granted the
rfIy.Icec of building q bridge across Boie-
f.att street at % cost Of $4,000 The city
oI Norfolk has been restrained from re-
moving building which obstrIct several
streets u Ntluuc city ward.
NoNrH CAROLINA.
r..Hre.t.fs 0f Greensboro Female College
l.,. lc..H,i to equip the building with inn
r....I ..atng. lighting. and laundry appli-
... The work Of dcmOlshing the old
I-...rt.iau church at Greensboro has he
m and % number Of interesting relies Of
In.> generation were found i'm the corner
ne.-Governor fowle has issued "a letter
.neann- for money % mark the graves of
tn. Confederate dead Of North Carolina al
fredericksburg A series Of agricultural
a1ircssc. are to bc delivered during the
Norh Carolina state Fair A white man
namod Carpenter was struck by an engine
near Raleigh and ms head mashed 20 pulp.
wAsHNGroN.
OFeusuand Crisp whipped ont Reed and
Oh. Republicans yesterday. and Langston is
,.l outside the pale Of The House. Reed
fr,I fo count quorum, but failed.- The
,.. ~or san Francisco developed some irreg-
uuf.u., Il her recent trial trip. which de-
l.r.n n,r formal acceptance by the Navy De
a.rtment-Ihe House passed seyeuty-two
I.sat, pension bills yesterday
NEW YORK.
Immauy Hail has decided 20 enter the
r.Iia against al opposing organizations and
declare var tothc knife Two new south
.-u railroads are being projected. the Cum
f.rl4rd. Fort PAYNE and Atlantic, and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
The Carroll-Bowen Fight.

NEW ORLEANS, La, sept. l9.-When the
grand jury assembled Yesterday in the
Criminal Court, Judge Mari talked to them
about the recent Carroll-Bowen fight. He
charged them 10 investigate the tight, and
il they found the law had been violated. ~
i"dict all parties concerned, and bripS
lhem be lore his court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-20
Fouuderesi IA Sea.

LONDON, sept. i9.--AG ices from Hiogs,
Japan. state that the Trhish man-ot-war
Ertogroul has foundered at sea, and that nye
hundred of her crew were drowned. IL ~
also stated that the mail steamer Mussani
Mora has been loss of C0ebi, and that all
her crew. with the exception OF ono
Japanese, were drowned.