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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15

which court, after another hard contest be-
tween the parties. decided against the Postal
Companv. and dismissed the proceedings.
The Postal took the case to the Court OF APP
peals. which court after a third hard contest
decided that the case was prematurely ap-
pealed from the County Court and remanded
the case back 70 the County Court. The case
now being back in the County. Court. ms
morning. for the convenience of all parties
Interested. Hon. Timothy kivcs, Judge OF the
County Court. heard the parties. by counsel
in this city. with the understanding that his
opinion will be given on Monday or some
other dav of the present term OF his court
when the judge will be on the bench at Prince
George Courthouse.
After the argument Of counsel the Court
overrued the motion of the defendant com;
pany TO dismiss the proceedings, and granted
the motion Of the plaintiff company, and De
signated Tuesday, the 81 day OF March, lssl.
as the time for the commissioners to assemble
and assess the compensation to be paid by the
Postal Telegraph Cable Company TO the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company for the
right-of-way for erecting its lines along the
right-of-way of the railroad company.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Petersburg Gas-Light Company was heid
at the office of the company, IN this city. NJ
noon to-day. and elected the following ON
GERS: John G.. Dunn. president; Alexander
Donnan. David Dunlop. John McGill, Nelson
II Patteson. Jr.. and DR.. H. c. Leigh. board
of directors: William II. Baxter. superinten-
dent: William +. SdOtswood, treasurer. The
regular reports were received and filed.
The receipts of cotton at this port for the
past week were l8j bales.
The United State internal revenue collections
for the Second district Of Virginia for the
past week were $50. l0i.l7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
ON THE SEA SHORE.
Visitors to Virginia Beach Having Delight
full and Rare Time.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, Feb. 14,-lSpecial.l j
Would that the noble Garnett, who wrote up
for the New York Medical Times the great
advantages of Nirginia's sea shore, for its
azure and dry atmosphere, could have lived
10 see his predictions so glorlously exempt
fed with the great merits of this locality as a
sanitarium "He should have died hereaf-
ter" for il is fact. that most the Northern
specialists of any celebrity send their patients
here for throat troubles and pulmonary aiiiic-
tons. Several are here now enjoying its adj
vantages-
The society here care more for comfort than
display, and enjoy themselves with outings
when the weather permits, by enjoying drives
along the beach and through the woods in
Me Buck Boards" What glorious climate.
Our winters are 50 mild that FIG trees need
no protection here ON the coast, nor do the
most tender varieties of magnolia. The grape
myrtle. which all summer furnishes such a
gorgeous floral display, needs no care. and
many of tender varieties of the grape, which
n the northern part of the State need the
warmth and protection of the winery, flourish
here ia the open SIR Ii Is a rare thing that the
thermometer goes as low as 10 degrees (ahove
zero, and when il does il is for too short a
time to do much injury.
The guests at the hotel enjoyed witnessing
last Sunday school of whales. many of them
being up in the eighties III length quite now
City IN lifetime. which the Blue Stocking
~ the LATHE Tycoon would have eniOyed
without asking Have YOU seen the whaleyn
u isrepcrted that the authorof she" Rider
4aggardD will visit this locality 10 write up
ne White Doe; or. the Spirit Of Virginia
Dare, the Heroine of Croatan.n This locality
y full of glorious legends and plenty of phos-
plate for brain workers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
4 RKCHMOND BREUERY.
Another Important Industry Added to Rich
mOnd's Progress.

Mr. Irwin G.. Hooper, consulting engineer
and architect Of Newark. N. j., who has been
in the city for several days past arranging for
the erection Of Mr.. Emil Kersten's brewery at
the junction of Hermitage road and Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railway.
The brewery. which VIII cost IN the neigh
borhood Of 800. 600. and will have a capacity
Of 10000 barrels OF beer per annum, will be
one OF the finest establishments of the kind IN
the country. The building will be construct.
ed almost entirely Of fire proof material. 1t
will be supplied with the latest mechanism IN
use in brewing. which, with the natural adj
antages. which include fine spring OF pure
water, the purest beer can be put upon the
market
Excayating commences Monday, and Mr..
Hooper hopes 20 have the first beer about
June lst. Employment will be given 10 from
sixty to seventy Richmond men. The work
on the plant has been contracted for by the
following Richmond contractors: Brick-work.
:. T.. Bedford: stOne-wOrk, Mason * Sons; ex.
cayating. A. l.. Phillips: woodwork. ~ +.
Ancauow; cOst-lrOn work. Joseph Hall 4 Co.;
corrugated and sheet-irOn. Richmond Galyan-
IZed Iron and COrnice Company.
Mr.. Kersten. who expects liberal support
from our people, is very justly throwing every
dollar possible in the hands Of Richmond peO-
Pile The engineer in charge of these man.
moth works, Mr.. Hooper, stands very high IN
his profession.
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He Still Hopes 10 Escape Death-Narrow
Escape from Death.

LYScHBURG, Va. Feb. 12.-ISpecial. Mrs.
Ann Morrison. who lives near Forest, and
her tweve-months' old baby narrowly escaped
death on the Norfolk and Western railroad
this morning. While walking on the track
near her home Just beyond Forest, Mrs.
Morrison hung her foot in a broken railroad
tie and fell, the baby's head striking rail,
and il is thought fracturing It's skull.
The mother had only time TO snatch up her
child and get away from the track, when the
Pocahontas train, which left here at $50
o'clock, dashed over the spot where a moment
before the mother and child had fallen. Mrs.
Morrison was uniniured save few slight
bruises on her arms and lower limbs, but the
child is. it is feared. seriously hurt.
William Muscoe, the young negro who has
been twice sentenced TO death by the County
Court of Albemarle for the killing of Officer
Seal, of Charlottesville, on January /, 1899.
and whose last sentence was confirmed a
few days ago by the Court of Appeals in Rich
mond. is still confined in Jail in this city, and
was interviewed to-day by The TINES CORE
spondent In reply to the question of how he
relished the Supreme Courts decision, he
said: II do not relish it ut all, sir: | think il
is cruel and unjust | hope there is some
other steps my counsel can take TO save me.
j think | will try a petition 10 the Governor. I"
Are You prepared 10 diey" YES, | have
professed religion since | have been in prison.
j expect Rev. Harden OF the Diamond ltlll
Baptist church, to see me to-day am Bap-
tist" He then went on to declare his inno-
'ence of wilful murder. He said that he in
tended TO commence writing a book of his
life tomorrow. and in it he would give
the full details of the crime for which
he will in all probability be
hanged. The history will begin at the time
he drove the Lynch House omnibus and 60
through his life up to the present time He
expects his counsel. a colOred lawyer, named
Hayes. 20 arrive here this afternoon, He de-
clares that his name is not Muscoe. but Jor-
dan. by which he was known when he lived
here. His father, James Jordan. works at
the Miller Asylum.
Tobacco sales have been light this week but
prices have been we'll maintained. O all
grades the decrease was 500 600 pounds for the
year.
Professor W. w. Smith, of Randolph Ma
con College, has been here several days work
ing III the interest of the New Rvermont fe-
male College, intended to be located in this
city. and up to this morning he had procured
all of the necessary stock. s250,00O, lacking
200. II is believed that the balance will
be raised by Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
WTLLTfUSBTRG.
Court News-Grand Fox Hunt-William and
Mary-Pcrsonal.

WILLIAMSBURG. Feb. H.-ISpecial. The
County Court met here to-day 10 decide some
questions which were submitted for its con-
sideration in the early part Of this week.
among which was n distress warrant sued out
by NJ. r. Harrell against one Robinson, the
latter being Tenant Of Harreils farm; Inc
claim was for rent. and his Honor held that
such claim was legal, and hence gave ludg-
mcnt for the plaintiff and made an order tor
the sale Of the property distraintd.
One Of the supervisors of JAMES City having
rem owed from the county, the Court to-day
apr ointed in his stead Mr.. DaviG S. Cowles.
VINO has often held the position before, but
was defeated at the last election.
A big fox-hunt was given yesterday on
Queens Creek farm. below town. by Mr.. John
Il. Bull Quite large number of well-tralned
dogs entered the chase, and when Reynard
got up he had TO 60 and mot stand on the
order of his going
After the hunt the party partook OF a boun-
tiful repast, of which the delicious York rlver
oyster formed most important feature. Mr..
Bull is noted for his generous hospitality, and
on this occasion surpassed himself.
The Executive Committee of the College
Visitorial Board will meet here on Tuesday,
the 18th inst. The committee is composed of
Judge w. w. Crump, General William Is:
Taliaferro. =. Montague Thompson, Colonel
RO NJ. Mayo, and Hon. JOhn T.. Massey,
Superintendent of Public Instruction OF the
State.
There have entered as matriculates at Viii
liam and Mary College thus far 100 young
men. several having come in during the last
week for the half session. This Is the largest
number of students the historic institute has
ever had within its walls in any one year.
Mr. William II. Sweeny, who has been down
with a severe case of pneumonia. Is now con-
vaescing.
Miss Ellen Gatewood, Of West Point, who
has been here visiting Miss Carrie Lane re-
turned home yesterday. She is one OF the
most charming young ladies that has visited
us for long time.
Farmers report the roads in a heathenish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
Buffalo Bits Daughter.

Buffalo Bills oldest daughter. Miss Aria
Cody, appears TO be "a chip OF the old block
She Is described as a magnificent, queenly-
looking young woman, and credited with hay
ing a. much courage and self-cOniidencea as her
father. Among the stories told Of her pluck IS
the following Some years ago, when Mss
Arta was about fourteen years of age, Cody
had In his stable large, handsome, high
spirited horse. who was particularly vicious
50 much 50. in fact. that Cody himself did not
care about riding him. One day Arta concluded
that she would ride this horse, although the
stableman sought 10 dissuade her. She was
determined. however. and succeeded IN
getting "a bride on him, and then leaped
nimbly on 10 his back. The horse reared
and plunged. but the girl kept her seat.
Finally the animal threw her. She was
up again in an instant. and once
more on his back. This time the
animal threw borrower his head. scratching
her face 10 a considerable degree. With
blood streaming down her face her eyes filed
with tears. and her rage so great that she
looked like a young tigress. she sprang 20 her
feet. crying: The brute. I'll ride him now II
he kills me-" and suiting the action To the
word, gave the horse the most terrible beating
he had ever received. and when she had cOln-
pleted the animal was rs docile rs the proven
bal "Old Dobbn,n and Miss Arta rode on
triumphantly, while her father and the stable
man looked on IN astonishment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
M.LTOR WILLifMS' SID Err.
He is Captured Near Waynesyllle-Livery
Stable Burned-isailway Accident.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Feb. Especial. j.
b. Williams. the murderer of Major Williams,
Of Greenville, was captured yesterday at
Waynesville. n. c. He was making his way
over the mountains, and was heavily armed.
The citizens of Mount Holly. town of
Sc ,eral hundred inhabitants. twelve miles
from here, are preparing bill 70 be placed
before the Legislature asking that they be
allowed 10 issue bonds 10 the amount Of $4,000
for the Improvement Of the town.
G. C. King. who lives at Sugar Hill, three
miles from this city. to-day cut down tree
on his place the trunk Of which measured
nine feet seven inches IN diameter.
The large livery stables of +. j. Gibson
were destroyed by fire at Gibsonville, n. O.,
yesterday morning at II o'clock. Six hne
horses were burned. one valued at $1,000:
TWENTY-FIVE bales Of cotton seven buggies and
several carriages. Total loss $1,000; no in
surance. The fire was thought to be incen-
diary.
William HYDE. acolored section-hand on the
North Carolina railroad, was run over and
killed to-day at Connelly's Springs. lie was
asleep on the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
Colonel Hoxton's Funeral-Personal and
General-Notcs of Interest.

Colonel Hoxton's Funeral-Personal and
Generai-Notcs of Interest.
ALEXANDRIA VA. Feb H.-lSpecial. THE
late Colonel Lcwellyn Hoxton will be buried
from the Seminary chapel tomorrow fore
noon. The funeral will be largely attended,
and from the hotel register tonight 1t Is noted
that a large number of former students of
the High School are here with that purpose.
The remains will be encased in a red cedar
cloth-covorcd casket, made plain and square.
with satin Innings, silver plate on top, and
plain extension bar handles for ten bearers.
The interment will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
between this city and the hill
Mr. John McDermott, a well-known and
popular young machlnist, died at hls home
this afternoon. He was long employed in
the Virginia Midland shops here, and couple
of years ago got an appointment III the navy
yard i'll Washington and arose 10 foreman's
place. He was in his thirty third year
Mr.. John Robertson. the florist, Is reported
extremely i'll this evening.
Mr.. Leonard Marbury was out to-day. hav-
ing been greatly benefited by his trip to Old
Point.
Miss Lucy Russell. of Winchester is visit
ing friends in this city.
Mr.. W. II. II. Moran, of Hamilton, the edi-
tor Of the Enterprise, has been quite i'll. He
is now convalescent.
Mr.. Jacob Roxbury, an old and estimable
citizen and superintendent of the city gas
works. lies at the point of death at his home on
upper Prince street.
Rev. Mr. James /. Vance, of the Second
Presbyterian church. leaves on Monday to
preach during the week for DR.. J. ID. Arm
strong OF the First church, in that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
NORFOLK'S SENSATION.
HER Grand JURY EXPOSES AND
CALLS 4 HfLT IN CRIME.
Muscoe. the Murderer. Hopcfui-Narrow Es-
cape From Death in MISUNDERSTANDING
City Railway to be BebuiIt-Triai Of Muir
derer in NorfoIk-Over the State.

cape From Death in MISUNDERSTANDING
City Railway TO be RebuiIt-TriaI Of Muir
derer in NorfoIk-Over the State.
NORFOLK. Va, Feb 14.-lSpecial. mo
communication made public here in recent
FEARS has so eiTectually stirred the public
mind as the report made by the grand jury a
Jew days ago, and none has raised such hor-
nets nest Of dofenses. protests and denlals
from those on whom blame IS LAID.
The moral element have had their
eyes opened to tho wickedness and law
lessncss prevailing among the rougher
classes Of our community. The police. upon
whom the responsibility for the lawless state
Of affairs described in the report is laid, en-
deayor 10 shift that responsibility by declar-
ing that they had received no'instructions from
their chief in regard to abating the null
sances complained Of by Chief Pettis. Our
efficient chief has come out in letter fatty
contradicting these statements, and calling
the representatives Of the city press TO wit
ness that he did deliver full and explicit
charges and instructions to every one of his
subordinates in their presence. Further
more. he claims that the existence
of gaming-houses was unknown 10
him. and that their existence was
never reported 10 MN. Inc ponce
justices, too. are on the defensive and claim
that they have been incompletely and hence
uniustly quoted The grand jury. i'll its re-
port, pointed out the extravagant practice OF
the Justices in issuing warrants unnecessarily
for offenders already in custody. In other
words. the complaint of the grand Jury was
that the justices were for self first and the city
last. Justice East is out in a letter addressed
20 tho foreman of the grand jury defending
himself.
Two policemen are now under suspension
for drunkenness. and four others are
10 be tried for minor violation of the rules.
The light is being flashed into every quarter,
and the spirit of investigation and improve
mont is rife.
Tho case of James T.. Brady, under indict-
mont for the murder of Policeman Calcutt
will come up in the Corporation Court Mon,
dny The particulars Of the crime are well
known, and the trial will be a most interest
ing one.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
OF Portsmouth will have n grand reunion and
banquet at Pythian Hall tomorrow Sunday
morning. Representatives from Deonard
Lodge, Wilmington. Del. West Philadelphia
and Quaker City Lodges, of Philadelphia, and
Norfolk Lodge will be present
Mr.. Richard Tatem, of the navy-yard, was
severely injured yesterday by falling through
the hatchway of the ship Amphitrlte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
baseball Decfsfops

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-At O'Clock this after
noon the decision Of the National Board Of
Baseball Professionals was made known.
The results Of the Board briefly are: lii the
Bierbauer case the claim Of the Athletics was
refused and player was given to the Pittsburg
Club. In the case Of Storey the claim Of the
Athletics was refused and player awarded 10
the Boston League Club. Inthe case of Mack
the claim Of the Boston Association was
thrown aside and the player awarded to the
Pittsburg Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
EX-SECRETiRY STUiRT.
Secretary Noble, of the Interior, Issues an
Order Relative to His Death.


WASHINGTON, d. C. Feb. li.-Secretary
Noble to-day issued the following order rela-
tive to the death of ex-Secretary Stuart:
Washington. d. c.. Feb. 14.-Order -:
II is my painful duty to announce the death
of Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, of Staun-
ton. Va, on the 18th instant in his eighty
fourth year. Having served with distinction
as q representative IN the Virginia House Of
Delegates, and afterwards "a "a member Of
Congress, he, by appointment of President
Fillmore, became Secretary Of the lnte-
nor September u, 1850. and served
until March 3. 1853 BY his emf
nent ability and industry he greatly
advanced the organization and efficiency of
this Department. He had the support of
President Grant in his earnest advocacy after
the war against the Union of restoration of
his State to its legitimate relations 10 the Ma
uonai Government. His subsequent years
were devoted 10 the cause Of education as
rector Of the University of Virginia. member
of the Board Of Trustees Of the George Pea
body educational fund. and president of the
Virginia Historical Society. In respect for
his memory the Department will be
draped IN mourning for thirty DAYS and will
be closed at nool on the day Of his funeral
Monday next. Until after the funeral the
nag Will be placed at half-mast.
Secretary Noble yesterday sent telegram
TO the Mayor of Staunton, Va. saying that
by reason OF ex-Secretary Stuart's eminent
services all due honor would be paid TO his
memory. To-day he received a reply from
Mayor Fultz, which reads:
Your kind telegram has been communica-
ted 10 the family of ex-Secretary Stuart. and
IL Is deeply appreciated"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
PETERsBJRG.
The Postal Telegraph Company vs.. the y. and
w. Railroad and Western Union

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb. H-lSpeciall The
litigation between the Postal Telegraph Cable
company on the one side and the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company and the
western Union Telegraph Company on the
DINER SIDE, growing out Of the Postal Com
paiys proceedings 10 obtain by con-
aemnaiion a telegraph right of way
along the roadway of the company.
. mas ceen resumed by the Postal Company in
OF 1889, after a bard contest in that cont
the County Court of Prince GeoSge ruled
every point against the railroad company. and
appointed commissioners 10 view the line
proposed 70 be taken and assess
the railroad companys damages. The
Iaiiroad company appealed 10 the
Circuit Court OF Prince George, and the case
"asUepornat 70 the Circuit Court Of Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
DiyYILLE's CITY R4ILW4Y.
The Owners of the Line will Rebuild-The
RescrNoir TO be ENLARGED.

DANvLLE, Va, Feb. IA. - Special - The
Baltimore capitalists who own most of the
stock in the city railway have been here to-
day to talk over their plan for the future.
Nothing definite was decided upon, but the
owners desire. if they can get the necessary
franchise, TO extend the line and put ON larger
cars.
Of eplaT@inS tbe reservoir and nntt3nS v'; in
system of incandeScent lights.
The city of Portsmouth wants Danville to
make common cause with herself and the
counties along the line of the Atlantic and
Danyille road in protecting the stock which
the cities and counties own in that road.
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A sheriff Arrested.

BRIsroL. TENN. Feb. l4-lSpecial. THE
officers OF Carter county. Tenn, to-day ar
rested Sheriff Cartright, of Sullivan county,
and placed him in safe keeping. Mr.. Cart
right shot negro near Elizabethton the
other day while attempting 10 arrest him. II
is supposed that is the cause Of to-day sarrest.
There is considerable indignation among Bris-
tol people over the affair.