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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Work Of the Supreme Court.

During the session of the Court of Appeals
lust closed. and which commenced on the
fifth of last November, the docket disposed
of was very heavy.
One hundred and sixteen cases were de-
cided. including twenty-eight in which the
Commonwealth WAS party.
This total does not embrace several cases
instituted at Wytheyille and Stanton and
closed here.
The court meets next on the tenth of June
at Wytheville.
The impression is that the case Of Hodges
against the Seaboard AID Roanoke Railroad
COMPANY Will be decided on the rehearing at
Wytheville
Judges Richardson, Hinton and Lacy have
left for their homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Personal and General

Mrs. Montgomery West and children have
returned from a visit TO Philadelphia.
Nj Blythe Branch gave an enjoyable din
ner at his home on west Franklin street last
evening.
W. II. Anderson alias Hunter, was received
at the pententary Yesterday to serve four
years for grand larceny.
The famous old Confederate laboratory
property. south Cherry street near Holly
wood. will be sold tomorrow afternoon.
A marriage license was Issued yesterday in
Washington 10 G. w. Throckmorton and
Della Harding both of Hernico county.
Miss Lula d. Slaughter who has been visit
ing Miss Hammer at the Female Institute,
left Tuesday for her home in Danville. Ky.
Mr.. John S. Elicit has been elected trustee
of the Northwestern Mutual Insurance Com
pany vice Mr.. Henry X. kllyson, deceased.
Mr. William p. Marshall, recently with the
Democrat, has gone to San Francisco, Cal.
where he will engage in the lumber business.
Mr.. r. r. Cameron and DR.. w. l.. Ward,
of Toronto. Canada, are IN the city They
are engaged III mining operations near Wythe-
vile.
Rev. DR.. Iandrum is in Shreveport. La,
aiding DR. w. s. Penick in series of meet
ings. Dr. Landrum was formerly pastor in
that city.
Mr.. NJ J. Dimmock has been appointed by
the building committee as architect Of tho
Chamber of Commerce building and has ac-
cepted the appointment.
The Richmond District Methodist Confer
ence will meet in West Point June Odd, and
Rev. DR.. Tudor. Of Broad-street church, will
preach tho opening sermon.
DIR. Walker, a member of the Lexington
(Ky.( Conference, arrived in the city last
evening, and is al the house Of Mr.. d. NJ.
Burgess. 1874 east Marshall He will leave
this afternoon TO attend the General Con-
ference meeting in Wilmington. N. @. 10
which be Ia a delsxsto.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
THET BROKE THE RECON-.
Thirty-sevcn Felony Cases Tried - o,hs
Tribunals.

Hastings Court.-Yesterday Judge Witt
broke the record
As usual thing proceedings of law are
slow
There is no hurry about them. and thev
seem 90 be carried to an ending by slow
coach that logs along the road Of life with a
gait scarcely conceivable.
But when Judge Witt took his seat yester-
day the slow style was abandoned.
lie. cracked the whip with gusto that
could be heard all down the corridor of the
hall and Attorney Smith gave such mighty
snore that even the usual sleepyfed specta-
tors woke up 10 look at the proceedings.
In other words thirty-seven felony cases
were disposed of in that court yesterday.
Some time ago three negroes were arrested
and they proved 10 be "a gang of thieves that
had operated with considerable deXterity and
personal sggrandizement
They were sent on 10 the grand jury by the
Police Court, and that jury on Monday last
found thirty-seven indictments against them
Yesterday the cases were TO be tried, but
proceedings were ended rather abruptly by
the prisoners pleading guilty.
Accordingly they were given the same pun
ishment, two years in jail and one year in the
penitentiary
The negroes. who are between the ages Of
seventeen and twenty, are Albert Scott, James
Morgan and Nelson Banks.
lhcy were represented Dy MI. .. NJ. rage
and Giles b. jackson.
Theodore Jennings also pleaded guilty to
tho charge of selling liquor on Sunday and
was fined $40 and costs. He was previously
fined $25 by the Police Court in the same case
Police Court. Charles Crostck. Susan
Keagle, William Coleman (colored) were ar
raigned yesterday on the charge of being
drunk. They were fined in the usual man
ner.
Ada NJ. Richardson was charged with tres
passing and stealing a lot of flowers from
Oakwood cemetery. Her case was continued
until to-day.
Thomas jefferson and Andrew J. Osten
both colored, were fined IS each and costs for
fighting III the street.
James +. Matthews was charged with steal
ing lot of tools from the carpenter shop Of
A. ID. Newell in Manchester. He was sent on
to be tried in that city.
Abram Smith had to pay IL fine for his son,
who mad been caught throwing rocks.
l.. b. Jones was fined "a for allowing his
COWS TO run at large. William Ready had to
pay 90 for the same Ofense.
Willie Smith, alias Warren (colored). was
charged with stealing piece of iron from an
unknown person. He was sent to Jail for
ninety days in default of 800 security.
Chdnce17J Court William A. Turpin quail
fled as executor Of the will of William A.
Turner, deceased. Estate valued at $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Good for the Bow.

The Industrial school established by the
Prison Association was removed few days
since to the fine tract of land near Laurel, on
Tie Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad
Fourteen boys under charge Of the super
llteudent ". G. Sampson, took the ira ut
hloa and their good behavior showed the
ELECTS IF the admirable discipline under which
hey me held
Ills new home, where the Association owns
ninety three acres, Will. when improved be
az attractive place for visitors
le number of boys is steadily increasing,
tnd extensive accommodations Will be re-
CURED to meet the wants of this truly noble
Vllk
books or bistories and nSefnl srories and an,,
hll 0i games that are III the way they VIII
De Oh nkiuly received at the office OF the
secretary 1000 east Main
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Richmond Theatre.

There were few dry eyes yesterday at the
matinee. when the pathetic scenes in East
Lynne" were presented by the Baldwin Com
edy Company.
The audience were taken by surprise at the
excellence of the performance.
Miss Eta Reed, in her dual character of
Lady Isabel and Madame Yane. went through
her trying role with great credit ahd finish,
showing that she had given abundant study
TO her part
Therest of the cast were all very satisfactory.
At the evening performance The Diamond
Mystery" was the play presented, and it was
well acted and we'll staged.
This evening Lynwood" will be given. 1t
is gratifying to see that this excellent COM
pany of comedians are winning themselves
into popular favor by the fashionable and
daily increasing audiences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Mrs. Blaine. Jr., Wants Her Son.

Sioux FALLS. S. D., May 6-The purpose
Of the visit of Mrs. James q. Blaine, Jr., 10
New York was learned to-day. She went to
consult her lawyers as TO the adyisability Of
holding conference with her husband and
endeayOring t. secure his consent TO relin-
gushing all cleim to their three-year-old son.
Young Blalne's mother is very anxious 10 Sc
cure the custody OF the boy, while the wife Is
doing everything in her power TO get the
child Mrs Blaine. Jr, expressed herself TO
her friends III New York that she did not
80 much care for a divorce as she did 10 gain
possession OF her child. She feared it would
be taken from her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Gone south.

Rev. Drs Pitt and Cooper and Messrs.. FL
Tyson. Elicit and other clerical and lay dele
gates to the Southern Baptist Convention, left
yesterday. The convention meets at Blrmlng-
ham. Ala. to-day.
The Introductory sermon will be preached
by Rev. Carter Helm Jones. son of Rev. DR..
j. William Jones. former Rlchmonder
and an alumnus of Richmond College
Mr. Jones Is pastor OF the First Baptist
church at Knoxville, Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

A Crank Arrested who sought the Life Of jay
Gould.

Gould.
NEW Yoxx. May Ga dangerous crank who
gives his name as Charles j. Dickson has
been arrested at the request Of Jay Gould.
He went TO the house Of Mr. Gould's physi-
cian and announced that he was " y. Of An
order called the Christ Followers" and he
had mission TO kill Jay Gould. IT, however.
the millionaire would give him 10000 and
make certain arrangements for the distribu-
ton of his property 20 charity he would re-
frsin from assassination. Dickson will be eI-
amined as 10 his sanity.
On Dickson's person when arrested were
found a blackjack and pistol. He made no
resistance. and after reaching police head
quarters told Police-lnspector Byrnes that no
was in the land commission business at
Pueblo. Col. and left there April 18th. He
related a thrilling story 10 the Inspector
about four men he had killed sngle-handed
while they were attempting to rob his Office
of legal papers.
He said he joined the Christ Followers"
about year ago in the following manner:
He was instructed 10 go to place called
Owls Head on the Canada line. He stayed
there till dark. and then about fifty men in
masks appeared and surrounded him. He
was made 10 kneel and take number OF
blood-curdling oaths. The object of the organ
ization was for the equalization of money. The
council met about the 18th OF last month and
convicted lay Gould. IL fell TO his lot 10 go
TO New York and make certain proposals 10
Mr.. Gould regarding the distribution of his
wealth. and if they were not complied with
he was b Kill him. Failing TO accomplish his
work Dickson said he would kill himself
He would 60 to Hartford. Conn.,. his native
place, where he had q spot selected for the
deed He said ne would have two pistols,
one 10 fire into the air and the other 10 shoot
himself with This would give the impression.
that he had been murdered. The police ~
gard the man as very dangerous crank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Quality as Well as Quantity.

/ knew patent medicine maker who used
to put up his nostrums in very small bottles
and put label across them reading Quality.
not Quantity" He employ ed new printer
read Quantity, not Quality" which did not
increase the sales The beauty of the pure
Export Brewage" made by the Baltimore
Brewing Company is that it combines both
quality and quantity, being unexcelled in the
former respect and ample in the latter.
east Main street, will promptly serve all or
derS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Rnxa Stnnned Work.

The rumor on the street yesterday that
there had been a strike at the Pioneer Che
root Factory is without foundation, according
10 the statement of Mr.. Albert. the manager.
He said that yesterday morning five boys,
who were dissatisfied at some order given
them, stopped work and went out. All the
rest Of the force were At work as usual.
There was no trouble about either pay or
hours. but they objected to some Of the rules
Of the establishment and left
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
DID Not seIzn the Schooner.

san DIEGO, CAL. May 6.-The party which
went cut 10 seize the schooner Robert and
Minnie sighted the vessel lying of San Diego
harbor. bus in Mexican waters. and made no
attempt. therefore, TO seize her. They will
await further instructions from the Attorney
Gene al at Washington. The italia is lying IN
mid-stream ready TO sail. The vessel on the
harbor Yesterday which was supposed TO be a
Gillian war-ship, turns out 10 have been the
Panama steamer New York, which, from some
unknown cause. steamed up to the entrance
of the harbor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

The Richmond Photograph Gsllery-827H
Broad streets ten years old, and has made
more pictures in that time than any other
gallery in Richmond.
II guarantees to give as good work for l.5O
per dozen cabinet size) as any high price
gallery in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Effects OF Frost.

The frost last night played havoc in my
black" said Judge f. X. Farrar, of Amelia,
Yesterday as he came up from the depot
The effects of the cold seem TO have been
very general throughout the State. and much
of the fruit and early vegetable crop has been
more or less injured.
Last evening the weather was still cold and
il is probable The damage was increased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Assaulted by Strikers.

Lewis Ialites. one of the employees at the
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works
was assaulted as he was leaving work yester-
day evening by several of the strikers and
was struck by one Of them with "slung
shot"
He did not know the names of his assailants
and no arrests were made but the case has
been put in the hands of the police.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
A Drummer suIcides.

New YORK. May 6-Joseph Kabe KALI. a
No. Walker street shot himself dead this
morning in front of his employers store.
KALI has just been accused of embezzling
funds from the FIRM and an officer had been
sent for to arrest him KALI was twenty-five
wears old. He had evidently premedltated
suicide in anticipation Of his arrest, as letters
were found i'll MS pockets addressed to his
sister asking her 10 forgive him aud bury
him. The amount of his defalcation is small.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Contracts Awarded .

special meeting of the Council Water
Committee was held last evening. at which
time bids were opened for this years supplies
for that department.
These supplies embrace pipes, fire plugs,
meters, etc, and about forty contracts were
awarded to firms in Richmond. Lynchburg,
Phlladelphia. Tennessee and other parts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Will you heed the warning-the signal. per-
hsps, of the sure approach Of that more terrible
disease. Consumption? Ask yourselves II you
to run the risk and do nothing for il. We know
from experience that Shilohs Cure will cure
your cough. IL never fails This explains why
more than a million Of bottles were sold the past
year. 1t relieves Group and Whooping Congh
at once Mothers, do not be without It,. Sample
bottles free. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Death OF Mrs, Frayser.

Mrs. Frayser, wife of Captain Richard
Frayser. publisher of the Richmond Mercan-
tile and Manufacturing Record, died yester-
day morning after an illness of a few weeks.
She was a most estimable lady. and her
death isa sad blow to her friends and acquaint-
ances. who admired her so much for her ex-
cellent traits of character
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
A Minister Guilty of Lewdness

CHAT ANoooA, Tenn, May 6.-Rev. j, s.
Pennington, Baptist clergyman who has
filed pulpits Of prominence in many cities.
was yesterday found guilty Of levdness after
being out an hour. lie stoutly protests bis
innocence. The woman in the case, Miss
Shoultar, is well connected in Middle Ten
u6ssec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Sale Ratified.

A meeting of the stockholders of the Ma
sonic Temple Association was Held yesterday
evening at 7;30 o'clock in the Office OF the
Grand Secretary, Mr.. William b. Isaacs.
The principal business transacted was The
ratification of the sale of st. Adams Hal
made by the board Of directors to tho6oottHh
Rite Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Xirrinin BihIe Society.

The anniversary meeting OF the Virginia
Bible Society will take place this evening at 3
o'clock at the Seventh-street Christian church.
The programme is a very attractive one,
and will embrace the annual report by the
secretary and an address by Right Rev. A. Nj.
Randolph
The ministers laymen and public generally
are invited to attend and participate in the
meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
THE CHURCH UNION.
It's Annual Meeting Next Sunday in Old St.
Johns

Johns.
The Church Union of st. Johns embraces
all its working societies and committees.
The annual meeting of the Union will be
held at st. Johns Sunday evening next at
3 o'clock.
After reports are read from the various or
carnations the annual serman before the
Union viii be preached by the association
rector of ST. James church, the Rev. John X.
Mason.
His sermon will, no doubt. be tull OF inter
est To all engaged in church work and 20 the
general public-who have been cordia ~ in
yited TO attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Property Trnnsfers.

Hicenond Cay-Oswald Gasser's devisees
70 Oswald NJ. Gssser, p feet on west side
Fifth street near Duval $4,000.
Same 90 Fred s. Shultz, 81 feet on Fifth
street. southeast corner Baker, -, 300
Same 10 Josephine Gasser. 70 feet on Fifth
street northwest corner Duval, ~ 900.
Same TO James G. .Krouse. l6 feet on west
side Fifth street near Duyal, $1,000.
Henry and Bette Gunst 10 George G..
MOuntcastle, Is feet on north side Leigh
street between First and Second, "a 800.
William T. Hnchman TO Alex. Bradley, 16
feet on Canal street near FOushee 81 200.
Milo T. Hudnall to Rebecca, wife OF ). 5.
Cottreu. 20 feet on south side Lombard alley
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
$2.5oO
j. b. Pace TO B. F. Wiltshire, 20 feet on
south side Taylor street near Randolph, $500.
J. G. Powell TO A. d. Gordon, 30 feet on
Randolph street, northeast corner Willis,
Jackson Brandt to Albert B. Brandt, III
feet ID east side Lester street near louisiana,
$3.50
Same to W. F. Brandt, 17}5 feet on same
near same. $3.50
James d. Carneal TO Maria Taylor, Az feet
on north side Cabell street near Roane, $500
Same % r. L. Harris. Is feet on north side
Federal street between ST. John and St. Paul,
$500
HeDrico County, Mary S. BANDS heirs to
PotauX Robinson and DAVID i. Wake, IN
tercst In half Of lot r. Mitchelrs Spring. 50.
James II. Barton and +. A. Lamb to Rosa
! Nelden Its 7, 3, 9, 10 and II, block g,
Brookand Park. 81 900.
Jesse c. Crouch TO Adeia A., wife Of James
5. Kelley, 20 feet on 1wenty-second street.
southwest corner H. $3.50.
W. H. Gathright to John X. Binford 80
teet on Twenty-fourth street, northwest cor
Ter K. $500
poi4io,,v y ob;Deor 10 Iornoe II Per+op onv
interest in lot D. Alitchells Spring So
David r. Wake 10 same, any interest in lot
=, Mitchells Spring. $50.
John d. Warren trustee TO Margaret wife
o. homas Watson, $500 acres, except grave
Yard, IN lower end of Henrlco, $4,000,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Mr. stahIe,. Banefit.

The programme for the benefit 70 be given
toNlr w. n. Stable at the Theatre next Tues
day evening has been arranged, and will DO
published in due time.
II is very attractive. and as Mr.. Stable has
been for years identified With the old place Of
amusement his friends and the public, should
see that he has rousing house. on this, the
frst benefit which has ever been rendered
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
AVreeto sepnra,e.

&, "A .l agreement Of separation" was recorded
y, me vac hennco County Court clerks office
- sssfnasy BY which Henry r Adams and his
80 ,oeoifah T.. agree 10 live separate and apart
o. o. seeh relinqushes all marital control over
80 0tAeT and interest IN the others property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

The meeting of the Rosemary Literary So
Sety which has been postponed until next
thursday night will be held at the new rooms
~ lhe Rosemary Public Library, 2Ol east
Inc subject for discussion will be Shakes
pe'Ies play, As You Like 1t" The public
generally are invited 20 attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Do not fail to attend the Commissioners
Auction Sale this afternoon at O'clock on
Grove and Park avenues and Harrison street
Remember this is a court sale for division Of
an estate, and therefore offers rare chance
to secure bargains.
II. b. C8AYFTS h Co..
Auctioneers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

E.. ne Festival Company are now participant
aug 70 three days festival at Springfield.
q. Ihey arrive here Sunday evening and will
SOP at Ford's Hotel.
season tickets are on sale to-day at the
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Commissioner Wilson, who sells the Morris
property this afternoon, desires parties TO be
prompt at p NJ, as much property will have
to be sold. Il. b. Chafin h Co. conduct tho
aala
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Rev. Mr. Calish. who came on to preach at
Beth Ahaba last Friday night and Saturday
morning, has returned to his home in Peoria,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

IF you attend Commissioner Wilson'S sale Of
Morris property this afternoon you will secure
bargains. as the estate will be settled up. r..
b. Chaffin & Co. are the auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Do you want handsome house or lot?
Come to the Court sale this afternoon at 4
o'clock on Park and Grace avenues and Har-
lison street This sale is made 10 divide the
estate. Parties want their money. therefore
bargains may be had. Come.
r. b. CHAFFIN n Co., Auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
"How to Cure All Skin Diseases. f"

SIMPLY apply "Swayne's Ointment" No in
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
itch, all eruptons on the face hands, nose, dc,
great healing and curative powers are possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SWaVneg Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

HICKOK'S NO. I. III. ID. C., FIG, AND
CAROLINE INQUIRED ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CURED TOB >CCOs. TRY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Tho Music Fastlyal.
Don't Fail TO Take

Season ticket sale to-day. Single ticket to-
morrow at Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
The AInaic Eeaflval.

Season ticket sale to-day. Single ticket TO.
morrow at Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Oh. What a Tough.

Simmons Liver Regulator has never been
known TO fail to cure Dyspepsia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

Simmons Liver Regulator has never failed
10 relieve Constipation of the Bowels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
Every Mother

shond see that her little ones are protected. and
that O. bottle Of DR.. Dayids Cough Syrup Is at
hand to give IN case OF Group, Coughs or Colds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

In time for coughs. colds Group. consumption
bronchitis. hoarseness and all throat and lung
troubles. that od-fashioned remedy DIR. Dsyids
Cough Syrup, OF pure pine tar horehound and
wild cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
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The Music Festival,

Season ticket sale to-day. Single ticket TO.
morrow at Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07

HICKOK'S NO. I, n. ID. O.. FIG, AND
CAROLINE SUN-CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE SUS-CURED TOBACCos. TRY
THEM