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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
FAIR NOTICE.
10 the Farmers OF Marlboro and
and Surrounding Country.

With 20 years experience in Cotton
YIN Requiring. think | can safely say
wv know my business and propose to
hold the iicld. | fill boxes, repair brushes,
true up journals and put tho machinery
IN flrst>class order. | guarantee satisiac.
ton. Parties wanting work done should
not wait too long, as | may be crowd.d
when they might want mo. Hand work
IL nd l24 cents; machine work 5 cents
a say. Send in your orders carly.
JACKSON MELTON,
Narch |, 1890. Bcnnottsvillc, s..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

Bea" We have just roceivcd a ne,s elQAi,
Of niegler Bros. Shoes For Ladies',
Gentlemen, Misses and Chiliyen. lhcse
shoes arc unequalcd for style, df md du-
rability. We have ucen selling tbenl aow
for a number Of years and have itYas y,a,
had n single complaint, SO when ytU vast
Il good shoi, ii comfortable A!.eo, aMG st
the same timo a pretty shoe, don forget
the HIEGLER. For s,le by
BRISTOW & EVEittErr.
March ID, 1890.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
l@DRESS-MAK|NG@
NOTICE.

SCHOOL CoMMISsIoNEH's OFEIcE.1
MARLBORO County, :
BENNETTSyILLE, S. c., Blaroh 10, 1890.
There will he an examination for teach
ors in tho public schools on the 9TH and
Sth Of April next. White on tho 4th
md colored on the sth. All those who
have license can have nm opportunity OF
standing an examination and il they dc
not their license will not BIO renewed.
j. A.. CALHOUN,
March 18th, 1890. 4. G.. NJ. c.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
NEW b. AND Il. ASSOCIATION.

Capt. T. M. Mailoy, of Cheraw, nov
representing the Southern building md
Loan Association Of Alabama, has organ
lied II branch Association In our town with
the following officers:
.. Il. Jordan, AZ. D., President; Douglas
jennings, Secretary; james II. Barnes,
Treasurer; Dudley & Newton, Attorneys;
J. II. Harrall, L. I. Rogers, Il. Leo Kirk
wood.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
NOW READY.

MIR. i. N. Odom. OF our town, has
been appointed agent by the Beliord
Publishing Company Of New York for
this county to sell the Life Of Jefferson
Davis, in two volumes. written by his
vile. DO not buy the first that you see,
but wait and get the genuine history
that will DC sold only through subscrip>
ton received ny the agent, who will take
pleasure in serving the public and those
who want q good book
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
MR.. BRAKES CORN CROP.

We give place this week to tho editorial
Of tho American Agriculturist on the
planting, culture, management and har.
vcsting Of Mr.. II. j.. brakes mammoth
corn crop. 1t will pay any farmer to read
it carefully and to profit by it in trying to
make farming pay.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
FATAL. BOXING MApCH.

Nswr'ERRy, $. c., March 1s.-Two
negroes in the county yesterday engaged
In q boxing match for fun. Ono struck
the other on tho neck, breaking it, result.
ing i'll death.
This ID but another instance Of the pow
erful force of example, and the ''bucra'
should not say anything.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
10 tho Sunday.School W0S
OF Marlboro Gounty.|
DEAR BRErltRNn .

DEAR BRErltREN !: &C.,
lie Second A::Hys! Cc..H!ec@.s ssssiia.
Mathodist Sunday Schools of Dfii jbond
County IS drawing near md il very
Important that we have a full mS5tipg.
Each school is entitled to twoEC al dele
gates who should be elected at 0til9 and
their names sent to The SccrGtaryj Ben
nettSvillc. All ministers Of the cllhrches
TO- be represented and SnperintIbttents
Of schools are members oM-oijcio III The
Conference and are expected TO ME'Tppos-
ent; Let each aud every. one bIslnt 10
gather information and work and HAY for
the success Of our next ConfnrenceG
Encl, superintendent IN the c0,nty is
earnestly requested to have lrcruf,a md
sent to the Secretary a full 5 a~tlstlca, re-
port giving all information OF ~i!tereSt
from his school for tic benefit ortl, Con-
ference JOHN MANNING,
Pre9idcnt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
Syrup Of Flo

Produced from the laxative atnInutri-
tious juice Of California figs. Combined
with the medicinal virtues o. plants
known to be most bcnefcil II To tic hu-
man system, acts gently, oil the tidneys,
liver and bowels, enectualty q &nsing
the system, dispclling colds and, head.
:.chcs, and curing habitual cons patton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
Warming Notice!

/ hereby warn all persons against
hiring or harboring my son, SINCLAIR,
he being under ia years Of age and has
let home without permission. The law
will be inforced against all such.
SINCLAIR LOCKLIER.
Feb. IL. 1890.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
THE FAIR ASSOCIATION.

We have been authorized by n progress
i've young farmer to call IL meeting Of oil
persons in favor of organizing an agricul-
turnl and mechanical fair association in
his county, at Bennottavillo, on tho first
Monday in April. It is high time tho
enterprising mon were getting closer to.
gether, aud we hope there will be a full
meeting.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
Il

The second quarterly conference 70,
Benncttsyille Station will embrace Satur.
day and Sunday next.
Tho Marion District Conference will lie
held Mt Marion and embrace April 70 to II,
The second annual conference Of the
Methodist Sunday Schools Of Marlboro
will be hold at Hebron May r.3, 1890.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

ans Microbe Killer.
Genllcmcn son, fourteen years
old. was cured with less than one gallon
Of Radam's Microbc Killer, after being
given up by physiciuns rs incurabIr. with
enlargement OF the heart. My vile was
also cured Of a severe bronchial trouble,
after q failure on tho part of physicians
to relieve her. | consider it fur superior
to all known remedies.
II. b. K%ILpATRIcK.
For sale by j. T. Douglas, Sole Agent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
rwo FOR THE pR1oD or ONE.

w EUK THE PRICU OF ONE
Wo aro pleased to announce that after
this week we shall be able to offer the
DEMOCRAT with the Charleston Weekly
World for $t.6o. AS this is campaign
year no Intelligent voter can road too
much.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
HOT SUPPER AT B1pNHn1M.

HOT SUPPER AT BLBNHNIM.
The ladies Of the Great Pee
Dee Church will have a Hot Sup
per at Blenhcim on Friday night,
March 2lst, for the benefit Of the
church. If the weather will al.
low, the ladies will have a supply
Of FRESH OYSTERS also.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

Cocker, tho stirring Superintendent of Mr..
J. B. Breeden's home farm, who goes to
school over Crooked Creek Mt Hamburg.
while returning homo from school on
Thursday ovoning of last week stopped on
tho road side to cut o cane and was bitten
in two places by n water snake on tho
hand. His arm is much swollen, but it il
thought he will recover.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
SPRING 1900.

The attention Of our readers is asked o
The new advertisement Of Dir. james p.
Campbell in this issue. lie is making
heavv runs on epcciallics and wants his
friends to call and sec them, and it will
pay them to do SO. Call and 500 him and
Examine his stock.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
I r MI BLENHEIM.

FIRE III LENHEIM
As we go to press wo learn that tho Ban.
tist parsonage at Blcnhoim, occupied by
Rev. II. Ford, was burned about | O'Clock
this Thur:day morning. Tho fire was nc.
cidental and originated It ia thought from
lire left at tho wash pot in tho yard.
Only two days before tho old homestead
OF b.. N. Rogers was accidentally burned
from n defective stove fluo,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
MEw ORLEANS. Eeh. 81. 1899

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. u, 1888.
This il to certify that after taking ono
jur Of Nicroho Killer [ was Dol m%anently
cured Of O severe attack of bronchitis
aud. pulmonary Inflammation, said illness
having resisted oil methods Of modicnl
treatment. | o!lcerfully recommend
Wm, Rudam's, Microbo Killer as being
more .han j. claimed for it.
Henry Y, MIELLY, IT. Camp st.
For sale by j II. Douglas. Sole Agent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
Executors Notice,

All and singular the creditors Of the
estate OF John Covinpion. deceased, are
hereby notified 10 present their claims
duly atlested, and all indebted 10 the
same will make immediate payment tc
either Of the undersigned.
CAROLINE CONVICTION.
TR1STRAM CONVICTION,
WILLIAM +. KINNEY.
March II, 1890. Executors.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
GRATIFYING NEWS.

Mr.. r.. II. Webster received a letter
from his son Willie on Saturday, who is
still at Atlanta under treatment, stating
that he continues to improve, and that
with the aid Of a nurses hand he had
walked across the room. His friends
and acQuaintances rejoice to know that
tn may be able to w;lE a&ain, even wj,h
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
THE DEMOCRAT WANTS TO SEE

THE DEMOCRAT WANTS TO SEE
The farmers of Marlboro raise their own
corn and bacon this year.
The farmers Of Marlboro refuse to buy
q pound Of lard raised III tho west.
The farmers of the county raise their
own molasses this year.
Tho farmers Of tho county plant more
rice.
The farmors Of tho country get indie
pendent Of every article protected by any
Mw Of Congress.
some tacai nttfpYiso ota,tcd ,bst Viii
iraw more raaa 50 ncnnettayile.
The population Of Bennettsvillo inorcaeo
faster.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
THE CAMPAIGN OF DNBD

Mr.. Jackson Melton. the one arm pin
repairer, is now at Mr.. j. N. Weather.
ly's plantation overhauling his gins ami
putting his machinery in iirst.class tim.
Mr.. Melton does his own work and OF
course can guarantee satisfaction on
every job he does.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
Notice TO TrespasseYs.

All persons are forbidden to remove
sand or in any wise tiespass upon my land
known as the Allen, Murchison ana
Mccall lots, on Bunker Hill.
E.LEN M~cKINNON.
March 10, I8oo..-Im
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
THE MARKETS.

New York, March ls.-Couon steady
and quiet at lI3c.
Charleston, March Is. Cotton firm at
1859.
Wilmington, March ls.-Cotton firm at
IO3c.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
FRIDAY, MARCH q, 1890.
MOONS PHASES FOR MARCn.

WAIITDD,
At thia office, q Ind to learn the printing
business.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

50 Bills. new crop N. o. Mol$ASSliS
all grades, for salo low.
BRISTOW & EVERETT
March Id, 1890.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
MARION DISTRICT.
SECOND ROUND 1890.

Little Pee Dec Mission, Providence, " II.
Bennettsville Station, 20, q,
Brightsvillo, Antioch, April (, 6.
North Marlboro, Shiloh, Friday, May 9
Blenhcim, Zion, May 10. II
Clio, Bethlehem, May ~, IS
Al STOKES, r. f.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

On Tuesday morning last tho Angel
Reaper entered the home Of Mr.. nnd Mrs.
Jasper T.. Eastorling md bore away the
spirit OF thoir sweet little babo, JOHN
HENRY, aged 6 months. Sick only a
short time with %whooping cough.
The bird like voice, whose joyous tones,
Made glad these scenes Of sin and strifo,
Sings now IN everlasting song
Around the tree of lifo.
The funeral service was held on Wed.
nesday morning IT Pinowood Cemetery
ind conducted by Roy. J. a. Porter.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
DEATHS Do1Nas.

Die on the 18th, after a protraotod
Illness, Mrs. Christian Turner, wife Of
Mr. Jack Turner, md nh accountable and
worthy member Of Shiloh Church, North
Marlboro Circuit. The funeral services
were held and conducted at the church by
Nev. J. l.. Ray, Pastor, on Friday morning
last.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

A report from Adlmsyillc states that n
colo.ed boy shot and killad hilneGlf wlilo
PLAYING with a pistol on Weduoe5a morn-
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

Died, at her home in Hebron, Oh Friday
morning, March I4th, 1890, after a week 8
Illness Of pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah Spears,
wife Of MIR. VIM. Spears, n we'll known
citizen Of that township. Tho funeral
services wero conducted by Row. j. "A.
Porter on Saturday ut tho residence, and
the rcmains wore laid to rest in the family
burying ground.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

q n1sa,. !, ~
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21
ans NJ icrobc Killer

SArRSNE q, CAL, Aprl 2I, IsSQ.
IA GOlldrd 81 po aAgcutS ict Rad
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

!. jennings Terry Syrup the best
remedy for Dysontery, for salc at jon
nings' Pharmacy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-03-21

MAith4 sNGKn ATM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12

ported 500 promised and 5000 in bank.
This will build a very neat church. The
plan chosen was one offered by Colonel
H.W. Adams. The church is 10 be Of Gothic
architecture-twe twenty-four by hity feet with
open root, ceilcd on the rafters. recess chan
Gel with choir-room and ypsiry-room on
either side. and is 20 Nave a tower thirty-six
feet high 1Nc work viii be begun as soon
as the iOt, which has been given by Miss
Mary Jane Douglas Of i.yncl's can be sur
veyed and a deed recorded. and a contract
can be let. Several contractors have asked
to see the plans and specifications.
Judge i. r. Farrar. Of Amelia. is 10 lee
tlire at Campbell Courthouse ON Monday
night 10th, (court day. on "1he County
Court Lawyer" for the benefit OF the Pres
hyterian church Of that place. Refresh
mcnts are 20 be sold by the ladies Of the
church during The evening" An enjoyable
time Is expected,
There IN ve'y little business 10 come be-
Tor The County Court. there being only onet
prisoner in the Jail. Indeed. am informed
that the criminal expenses cf this county
are comparatively light. If the present
Legislature passes the bill making the
cDuniies responsible for their criminal eX-
penses, Campbell can stand 1t as we'll as
any county in the state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12
ITEMS In VIRGINIA.
CIGARETTE MEN CONFERRlNG AT
lYNCHBURG.

The Farmers Convention Assemblies At
Alexandria - Railroad Men Discuss
Freight Rates at Dao,uie-Ah over The
state.
LNNChBURG. VA, February ii.-i-pe.
cial.-There was a large gathering Of
cigarette men and stockholders here today
There were' y. b. strouse. :. j.. simmons
and 4, }. Shiekel, ofsalom, directors in the
Bonsack Cigarette Machine Company; J. h.
Duke, president Of the Duke Cigarette Com.
pany, Of Durham, n. c., and New York,
Legh X. Page. OF Allen n Ointor Company,
Richmond, and James A. Bonsack, Of Bon
sack, are here on business pertaining TO the
machines. The last-mentioned gentleme"
spent most Of yesterday in the nfi' ate Office
Of Mr.. p. A. Krise, and to-day were closeted
with the several gentlemen who arrived this
morning.
The exact nature Of the business is not
known, but IL is whispered among lhe stock
holders Of the company, that the directors
are attempting to prevail on the cigarette
manufacturers 10 bind themselves by con-
tract 20 use the machines for a considerable
number Of years, without regard 10 any tu-
ture Improvements which may be made oh
the machine or other Inventions Which may
be put upon the market Dy outsiders
This, h Is said, is desired 10 render the
stock more stable as i'll now liable TO con-
slant fuctuation.
During the last twelve months. FROM
January !. 1889. 20 1890, G,G3a 2S3 pounds Of
raw tobacco were bought for manufacturing
purposes In this city. From this tobacco
6,6e5,pOi pounds were made into plug and
smoking. During the year dealers sold
5,l3l,gIO pounds, the tax upon which
amounted 10 $4l0.jjS.32.
Mr.. William Ridgeway, oldest brother Of
the late Robert Ridgeway, formerly editor
Of the Richmond Whig. and once a member
of Congress from this district, died yester-
day in Radfort,, aged eighty-seven years.
lie was native Of Amherst county.
In Liberty to-day. Dr. Walter lzard, "a
nephew Of Hon. John GOOde, of Norfolk,
and prominent young physician, died.
BOcOck and Burton, mail agents, VINO
were so badly hurt by the late railroad
wreck near Glade Spring, are thought TO DE
better to-day aud IN "a good way of recovery.
ii is reported that a real estate agent
az Salem was hung in eiiigy, and came very
near violence on part of the citizens yesier-
day, on account of the recent real estate
boom. gotten up by him and some others in
that town. based ON false representations
Of having options. The community is said
TO be in high state Of excitement over the
affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12
PETERSBURG POINTS.
Apbomattox River on Rise Real Estate
MnNa..

PETERSBURG. Va. February 1l.-'Spe-
cial 1t was stated in this correspondence
some DAYS ago that a Western syndicate
was negotiating with Mr.. L. W. Tinslcy. Of
this city, for Ire purchase Of four thousand
acres Of land in Prince George county.
about seven miles from Petersburg, for the
building up Of new town. Mr.. Iinsley is
i'm receipt Of letter stating that the syndi-
cate expect 20 cOme on here in a few DAYS.
Mr. Iinslpy is In receipt of letters from par
ties IN New York and Philadelphia. making
inquiries concerning the proposed new
town. and asking for Information In refer
ence 20 the purchase Of lots.
The recent rains have caused consider
able rise in the App0mati0t river. and to-
day the water lacks only about eight inches
of being over the wharf.
lt is learned from gentleman FROM Prince
George county that the Hessian fly has
almost completely destroyed the crop Of
winter oats in that county, in the vicinity
of the Biackwator district.
la grippe is prevailing 10 a considerable
extent i'm Prince George county, but so far
there have been no fatal cases.
The next annual state convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Will
open at Portsmouth on Thursday, and Will
De i'm session for three days. Reports viii
De received from the various associations in
the state, and many interesting topics Will
be discussed.
The Circuit Court Of Petersburg, Judge b.
y. Hancock presiding. Will meet pur-
suant TO adjournment on Thurs
dav morning. when Judge Hancock
will render his decision in the
case of Carlton II. Marks, convicted of muir
der. and i'm whose case motion for new
trial was argued some time ago. Judge
Hancock will also on the same day give his
decision i'm the case Of the Postal Telegraph
and Gable Company against The Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. The details OF
this case have already been given IN this
correspondence.
The Chamber of Commerce held q meet
ing this evening and appointed committee
10 ascertain the true condition Of the people
Of Grecnsyillc county and il they were actu-
ally in deed. The committee will wait on
the people of Petersburg and solicit funds
M behalf OF the sufferers.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Petersburg and Asylum Railway
Company was held this afternoon,
when the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term President George
Beadle: Board of Directors, George Beadle.
John Mann. DR.. ID. W. Lassitcr, +. Boiling,
Dr. y. W. Moyler, and Thomas Il. Riycs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
EVIDENCES OF PROGRESS IN
MANY SECTIONS.

state Trsep. Preparing 10 Come TO Rich
mond-Rumov. Yf Nysteries-raik OF
Tobacco Factory at Esidsviiie-Chsr-
Iotte Ci0p-.
RAIrfcu. y. G.. February ii.-I-pIiaLl
The town OF Yanceyylilc yesterday vote"
a subscription OF $1,000 10 the Dan'lle'
Mebane. fii,-boro and southern Railroad,
NOT a single vote bcing east against e. All
arrangements are rapidly maturing ior Tue
early building Of this road.
The town OF Shelby yesterday voted 10
issGs " 800 in bonds TO light the place nv
electricity.
The North Caroliua state guard II max
ing arrangements 10 have fnil representa-
ton IN attendance at the un'eiling OF me
Lee mouunien; at Richmond in May. The
Governors Guard. of this city, ana prooa-
blv large number Of other North Carolina
companies will attend.
Ti,erc will be- a brilliant marriage in
Christ Church. In this city. to-nofT"" even
iog Tine occasion will Dee the nupuais OF
Mr. " Il. Tucker SON Of MAJOR X. =
Tucker. of this city. and Miss rtrfuoc
N,nder. daughter Of Maj. John {. Ninder.
,aner,ti manager Of the ~eaboaid AR Line
rbore Is SAID To be line fishing In CatawDa
river. which has been stocked WIN carp
Fish weighing fourteen pounds were caughi
lion. Richmond PEARSON. "A prominent
capifaiisi of A@heYilie, has just lnfchased
ten miles of iron ore land. IN stokes c.uhN.
M a lar.,e outlay Of capital. u - hellefed
that some extensive movement Is ON ivpN
for tine de,elopmcntOf these deposits.
There - n rumor which j. causing niuen m
stir amOug negroes AZ Vfttnenoi", thN' hi-'
Moore. who Wa- hanged there frdai' J.
sill alive and has been seen walking ABOUT
town at night. several negroes clam !"
h,ye seen him in the lesh since the eNecN-
tion t0Ok place. ,...
There arc reports Of mysterious cave
which Is said tO have been discovered ln
~,uratown. mountains. In stokes county
II h. stated hy those who have visited the
moi tbaf "A milky white smoke is ai times
seen tO issue from the mouth az thc cave,
bnf that 30 heat can De- felt. Hoe hs tnroNh
into the cbnsm give back mo- sound.
The Postal Telegraph company w-usy
con,nletod ifa line through io savannah,
ga and now has connection between tha'
civ and Raleigh. Richmond ana points
north. ,,t,,,i,.,
Inc Chamber Of COmneree Of " lmins-
ton has decided 90 hold a gaia week III Play
an lure To celebrate the complexion oi tie
/ Cane Fear and ladkm Valley han1p'o !"
l that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12
FREDERICKSBURG.
The Personal Element in the Mary wash
ington Monument suit.

FREDERICksBURG, Va, February H.
Special. In the Mary Washington monu-
mont suit Colbert and klrtley again't [
shepherd. the court sat to-day and contin-
ued the court open until counsel completed
all the bill of exceptions, preparatory 10
taking tue case up. The attorneys for the
plaintiff are Colonel Robert Washington,
A. II. Dickinson and the Hon. George A.
Mushback, and Messrs. Marye and fiiz-
hugh for the defendant. Great COM
ment is being made over the position
Of Colonel Washington, one Of the attorneys
for the plaintiffs. as 10 his statement b Mr.
It. George X. fitzhugh, as appeared in the
Richmond TniKs Of to-day, viz: That he
Washington would like tO get cut Of the
case h0norably, il he could do so, and that
Mr.. Fitzhugh advised him 10 give his lee
back 10 Colbert q kirtley and With
draw from the case. Mr.. Washington
denied il, and MIR. Turner. who stated he
heard Mr.. Fitzhugh make that statement
did not show up his card 10 the effect OF his
statement. But Mr. fltzhugh said 10 Col
Oncl John W. Volt. editor Of the Free
Lance. and Mr.. W. T.. Bradley, business
manager, that MIR. Washington did
approach him and make that statement, and
that he did not suppose that Mr.. Washing
ton would deny il, and that he so stated The
same 10 Mr.. Gouldman, the foreman OF the
jury in the case, and could prove tbe same