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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
ZIG OTSTER SUIT.
Washington Rowe Fined $50 on the Third
TriaI-An Appeal.

GLOUCESTER Courthouse, Va, April H.
Especial County Court has been in session
for nine days. Most Of the time Of the court
was taken up in the trial Of the case of the
Commonwealth against Washington Rowe.
This is the third trial Of this case. The jury
brought in a verdict of guilty. and fixed Mr..
Rowe's fine at $50.
This is the largest oyster case ever in this
section. and has cost the State and Mr.. Rowe
nearly - 600 Mr. Rowe will take an appeal
10 the Circuit Court. and from the Circuit
Court TO the Supreme Court Of Appeals, II
not reversed by the Circuit Court.
This case was vigorously prosecuted by
Thomas Jones. ESQ, of Middlesex county.
who assisted the Commonwealth. General W.
i. Iahaferro Robert McCandlish. Marquis
Jones. ably represented the defendant.
Some of the best lawyers in this section are
of the opinion that ifthe present decision Is
affirmed 10y the higher courts that no oyster
planter has lust title 20 his oyster ground,
and is liable 10 prosecution.
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The Hero of the Wooden Sword.

In the spring of 1869. rfter the evacuatioT
Of Cornth By the Cmfederates. and while
camped ut Tupelo, Miss. General Bragg Is
sued nm order for general review Of the
army. and II was stipulated in the order that
every officer should appear on review with
side arms. There was "a young first leuten-
ant who belonged TO an Arkansas regiment.
who had been elected from the ranks ut the
reorganization OF the army short time be-
fore. and who had no sword. and who had
never carried anything except a musket
Ii was generally understood IN the army
that when General Bragg issued an order 1t
must be obeyed.
Well. Our lieutenant was IN q Quandary
what 10 do for a sword. more particularly AZ
his captain was sick. and the Lieutenant would
be IN command Of his company. Some Of the
boys in his company hit lp0n a happy idea.
They procured a piece OF goods box end
made him a wooden sword. The day for the
grand review came on. The Lieutenant
marched ont with his company armed with
his wooden sword. Tho army marched in
review by companies. When our lieutenant
with his company arrived near where General
Bragg was stationed, he observed that there
was quite a number Of carriages and buggies
from the surrounding country. who had as
sembled 10 see the show. He saw further
that his particular company seemed 10 10 the
center of attraction.
We all know what hutter and stir a num-
Der of ladies can make when they see any
thing that tickles them. That Lieutenant has
often told me that be never felt So small IN all
his life As he did on that particular occasion.
marching in front OF his company with a
wooden sword. To make matters worse. Cen
eral Bragg sent one OF his aides To the colonel
Of the regiment and got the name. rank. regi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
TTERrFIc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
4 DOUBLE UEDDISG.
New Cotton Factory--Hotel sold--North
Carolina Notes.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. April H.-lSpecial. J.
There was a double wedding in the Presby-
;crian church at Goldsboro. n. c.. yesterday.
the contracting parties being j. L. Spating. Of
Virginia. and Hiss liennie Hancock. of Colds
bOro. and Jno. G. EasOn and Hiss Annie Belle
King Of GOldsborO.
Seventy thousand dollars has recently been
subscribed by citizens Of Blacksburg. ). c.,
for the erection of another cotton factory IN
that place.
The Glen Rock Hotel at Asheville. y. c..
owned by A. G. Halleyburton has been sold
10 Walter Connolly. master OF trains on the
Western North Carolina railroad. The price
paid was $50 900 Mr.. Connolly has resigned
his position with the railroad and assumed
the management Of the hotel.
Mrs. Laughlln, who has resided at the
same place in Randolph county for many
years. has recently become possessed of an idea
that she is far from her old home and has 10
be watched to keep her from leaving. She Il
ninety-one years Of age, and IS penSioner OF
the war of 1872
Mrs. Rufus NJ. Johnston. one OF the most
widely known and distinguished women OF this
city, died this morning at the age OF sixty years.
She was a daughter OF the late Robert Lata
millionaire of South Carolina. and was well
known throughout the Carolinas.
The case of J. p. Audrey, son Of State Sena-
tor Audrey. who killed a white tenant on his
farm. near Blnevlllc, three months ago, WAS
disposed Of this morning. Mr. Audrey sub
mtted 10 manslaughter aud the jury imposed
a fine Of 1900
fearful railroad accident occurred on the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta railroad
Thursday night.
The train was running at forty-fve
miles an hour when the driving rod broke
The engine was terribly torn up. Fire
man Boiling sprang out into the darkness
Il.rt ha trafn xrrua at ma
found in a gully in a terrible condition The
whole rear part Of his skull was crushed i'll
and his brains could be seen. There are no
chances for his lie. He lived at Merry Oaks,
n. c.. near Raleigh. lie was the tallest MEM
Der Of the Richmond Volunteers. being seven
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

The Plan Adopted Farming Products Sell
ing at High Prices-PersOnal.

CHARLoTTTsyILLE. Va, April 17.-lSpecial.l
The plan of the Democratic primary, which is
TO be held on the eth Of May, has been pub
lished. There are candidates TO be nOmin-
ated for treasurer constable. magistrate and
board Of aldermen. The polls are 10 be
opened ST the four wards of the city from
A. NJ TO L. Nj. There are two candidates
for constable, and 1t Is generally supposed
that the present city treasurer. Mr.. W T.
Jones, will not have any opposition. The
general election takes place on the 2sth If
May. There Will be two candidates for county
treasurer.
The farmers in this section who have any,
thing 10 sell are now realizing the best prices
they have received for the same articles for
many years past. Irish potatoes are selling
from >l.6o 10 - per bushel. butter Is retailing
for 30 cents per pound, eggs az 20 cents. live
chickens 40 cents and 50 on The farmers
are greatly behind IN their spring work. From
conversations with several, II Is learned that
the fruit has not been injured by the recent
frosts and there Is every indication OF q large
crop. Oats and wheat are looking extremely
well.
The question OF a market-house for Char
lottesvllle Is being agltated and the proba-
bilities are that one will Ice established. A
committee from the Farmers Alliance Of this
county have passed "a resolution IN favor Of
me $. hene and asking the cooperation Of
the City Council
-, Negotiations are pending for the removal TO
This city OF several large plants. among the
number one o; the largest stove factories in
the West.
Mr.. Marx Hsenmann and bride arrived in
charlottesville yesterday afternoon from Al
SAGE, Germany, where they were married
ABOUT two weeks ago. They are the guests of
Mr.. NJ NJ. Esenmeun.
Messfs A. l.. Mes;bro0k of New York. T.
j. SLation Of pitisburg, Pa :. j. White Of
IVY Depot, L. W Bunch, f. W. Robertson
and Others left this morning for Busby's
pond, IA noted fishing ground in Fluyanna
county. Tor several days piscatonal sport.
Inc pond IS leased by party Of gentlemen Of
TINS city, and often as many as two and three
hundred tsh are taken in one day.
Mrs. Z. Ieterman and children left yesier
day Tor AieHandti1 10 visit the Hon. Henry
Strauss, father OF MIS- Leterman.
'Slr. David Franklin for three years in the
employ Of Messrs. Leterman Brothers. lett
for Baltimore yesterday, whore he hos secured
. position.
a. l. Suddsrth. Confederate veteran, has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
CfRGOEs or SUGAR.
4 Number Of Them Enter Newport News.
Tie Trucking Interest.

NEWPORT News. Va, April 17.-lSpecial. J
Six vessels have entered here in the last two
days with cargoes Of sugar Itseems that.sugar
will be not only cheap but abundant. Real
estate interests have been more lively this
week than for some time.
The executive committee of the county Will
meet next Monday 10 decide as 10 the method
of nominating candidates for the May election.
1t is thought by most of the citizens that q
primary election ought TO be held. That will
probably be the method.
There is q movement on foot for the estab-
lishment of a frst-clsss academy here in the
near future. The outlook seems to be very
bright and hopeful. Such a school will sup
plv "a lOng-felt want in our midst
Since the weather has been bright and
warm the truckers in our region have been
wearing brighter faces Though delayed in
their earlier vegetables they will have profit
able season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
sENATOR HOODS FUNERdL.
The People of Charlotte Turn Out to Honor
Their Dead Statesman.

SMTHvuLE, Va. April 17.-ISpecial. The
funeral of the late William II. Woods, State
Senator and Commonwealth attorney for
Charlotte county. took place from the Epis-
copal church. brakes Branch. on Thursday
afternoon at O'Clock. The funeral service Of
the Episcopal Church Yves read by the Rev.
Edwin Green. after which the Knights Of
Pythias took charge Of the services and per-
formed the last solemn funeral rites.
Mr.. Woods was man Of deep feeling and
sympathy, and the large number Of sorrow-
ing friends, both white and colorcd present
bore witness TO the fact Of his widespread
popularity. The sudden death of this es-
teemed and honored gentleman has left an
aching void in many heart
The bright tobacco sale for Charlotte county
in Danvlle took place on Wednesday the
18th This sale was a great success, prices
reaching as high rs $40.
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Their Names Are Legion.

LrNUvBuRa c. H.. VA. April Especial J
Yesterday was County Court day here. and tho
following gentlemen were announced as can
didates for the various county offices:
Captain George c. Organ. present incum.
bent. addressed the people aud announced
himself candidate for re-electonto the office
Of Commonwealth attorney. He was followed
hy Mr.. w T. Neblett. who declared himself a
candidate for the same Office. The following
gentleman also made speeches end announced
themselves as candidates. VIZ ]. w. OVERLY,
and l. T. Bagley for treasurer; ]. W. Ellis for
sheriff Vincent lnge G. Hoist, Glen Ncblett.
J.. b. Vim. Edward Crofton. Peter f. Jones'.
Willie Hardy. r. b. Wilson, ID. I. Bell. George
T. Smith. T. f. Williams, and VI. \. WOodson,
for commissioner Of revenue.
The weather Is now warm and dry and the
farmers are pushing ahead with their work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Rail Team Organized.

WILLIAM AND Macy COLLEGE, April IL
Especial. In compliance with your request
OF lith instant. take pleasure in sending the
following.
The William and Mary College Baseball
Association organized during the first part OF
this month. and It's roll contains great many
names Tie officers are IA follows; John J.
Ternon. Jr.. president; II. +. l.. Wood. man.
ager: John Weymouth, secretary; n. Jordan,
treasurer: Page Van X. Stires. captain. The
bows are doing n great deal of work and eX
poet TO have a strong team before long.
Lawn tennis will add greatly 10 the pleasure
# the professors and students this session
The officers are Page Van II. Stircs, president
j. H. Parr. treasurer and secretary.
The courts are being fixed and are expected
TO be ready for use next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
MEMPHIS RACES.
The senate rial Contest.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. April H. In The joint
Democratic ) Material nomination caucus to-
night WhItehur-t. If Hilisborough county,
when his name WIS reached. said that Call
man told him this morning that it would be
worth 500 10 him 10 vote for Call. This pro-
duced pronounced sensation. but an investi-
John Mcclellan. of Calhoun county, not a
member Of the Legislature. and Calls sup
porters disclaimed any connection with him
or responsibility for his action Six ballots
were taken tonight. but no great change oc-
Cured and the last ballot showed that Call
received IS votes, Speer SO and BlOxham g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Death of Miss Lizzie Haskins.

MrHrRRIN. Va. April l7.-lSpeciall The
death of Miss Lizzie Ha,kins. which took
place here last Sunday morning. has caused
universal SORROW and regret IN orr commu-
nifty. She having died from typhoid fever.
Miss Haskins was a pretty and attractive
young lady. and had many friends and adj
mircrs She was iu't twenty years of age
and in the full bloom Of lie Her popu-
larity was well attested by the very large
audience that assembled at her funeral 10
pay their last respects. Her father. Mr. 4:
A. Haskins. is q prominent merchant and
hnslness man Of this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Killed hr an Engine.

GLASGOW. Va. April II. Special. l-Olle
Brown. nineteen years old. son Of Richard
Brown. postmaster at Balcony Falls. a mile
from Glasgow. was run over by an engine and
cahoose late last night at that point. He
was walking on a side track opposite train
on the main track. which made 80 much noise
that he did not hear the approach Of the en-
CINE in his rear The engine passed over his
body. horribly manslins 1t. HIS remains We're
interred i0-dnY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
a Destructive Cyclone.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April IA special from
Liberal, Kan. states that a report has just
been received there that thdinew court house
at Hansford, Tex. in cou rise of construction
cyclone "Wednesday afternoon. Two men
were killed and one badly injured Every
house in the little town was more or less dam
aged The storm travelled northwesterly to
Paludora. a little town on the Beaver river in
Oklahoma. which place is reported as en-
tirely destroyed. Both localities are many
miles from railroads and the details are unob-
tanable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Richmnnh Candidates.

WARSAW. Va. April l7-lSpecial. lat the
Democratic Convention, which met here to-
day. the following were the nominations for
the county officers. For Commonwealth at
torney. J. W. Chin. Jr.: for commissioner OF
revenue. II. letter Pullen: for sheriff, Jeter b.
Rains: for treasurer. Frank Garland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Agent Owens Condition,

NORFOLK. Va. April 1.-THE condition II
agent Owen. Of the Atlantic and Danyille
railroad at Claremont. is considered dan
gerous. Owen was stabbed by X. T.. Briggs
Of this city, Thursday Briggs is under arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Fatal Family Feud.

DAVENPORT IA. April ia family row at
Leclaire, twelve miles north Of here, will re-
suit fatally 10 one person, II not TO two. New
ton Nesbit and wife were eating breakfast this
morning when the husband made a rejecting
remark. Mrs. Nesbit drew n revolver and
sent bal into the bald part OF her husbands
head. She then shot herself twice, the first
ball taking effect in the neck and the second
boat fireman and lived unhsppeV with his
family,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Tho New Orleans Lrnchlne.

NEW ORLEANS Ia, April 1.-THE grand
jury investigating the tragedy at the parish
prison was in session this morning, but ad
journed till Tuesday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
DIR. Isennitt Dead.

CHICAGO, April l7.-Rev Charles W. Ben.
nit. D. ID. Ii. D.. professor OF history in th.
Garrett Biblical Institute az Evanston, died
carly this morning from Brghts disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
DECLINED TO COMPROMISE.
Kirby Smith, Of Monument Painting Fame,
Talks About His Suit.
NORTH CAROLIEAS GRAND EXHIBITION.
The Drummer Evangelist Fife In RaleiGh-J.
L. Audrey Fined $500 for ManslauGhter'
Death of Mrs. Johnston.

RALEIGH. n. c.. April 17.-ISpecial. J
Kirby Smith. who is plaintiff in the case
lust tried at Goldsboro. in which he claims
damages against the president of the Univer-
sity in connection with the monument pant
ing at University. was here to-day. He states
that the jury was in his favor on the count To
allow the damages. but that they disagreed
in regard TO the question of malicious prose-
cuton.
He says that an offer Of compromise has
been made TO him. but he declined to accept
it, and the case will be tried again.
NORTH CAROLINA EXHIBITION.
Governor Holt today issued call 70 all
citizens If North Caroline 10 0ttend meeting
90 he held in this city May 18th in Common
Hall 10 secure the united effort on the part OF
the people of the State 10 cooperate with tho
Southern lntcr-tates immigration Bureau u
mike he Exposition 10 be held here IN Octo-
ier a grand success. and 20 put forth all pos
sihle effort 10 secure large attendance and a
fine exhibit.
The FIFH REVIVAL.
The revival meetings which are being held
here by the Drummer Evangelist W. T. Fife,
are increasing IN interest 10 such an extent
that three meetings are being held daily, at
morning, evening and night. Today Mr
Fife was reinforced 10y Evangelist Charles
f. McKesson. of Morganton. who was
recently converted and has entered the field
lie was for years a prominent kepubhcan
politician, and took active part N the last
State Republican Convention. held IN tins
city He spoke 10 large crowd this after
noon in Metropolitan Hall, and related his
personal experience.
TERRIFIC THUNDERSTORM.
News is received here to-day that much
damage was done yesterday by the terrific
thunder storm which seems % have prevailed
generally over the State. At Durham eight
telephones were burned ont by electricity,
and at Goldsboro a telegraph operator IN the
Western Union office received a shock that
Frustrated him upon the ioor and he was for
some time thought 20 be dead, but has par
TALLY recovered.
sSecretary-Of-State Octavius Coke to-day ap-
pointed General W. c.. Lewis of Goldsboro
as surveyor Of entries under the Shell-tlsh
law passed by the General Assembly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria


Mrs winslows Soothing Syrup has been used
FOR children teething IL soothes the child,
softens tho gums. allays all pain, cures wind
collie. and Is tho best remedy for dlarrh0a.
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

Call for sAROROsO CIGARS. two siyss an.
MARIA wrapper, long Havana iiller. fiva cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
THE TURF.
Entries and Results of the Races at Gutten-
burg and Memphis.

First race. five and one-hnlf furlongs
maidens-Lord Of the Harem, Royalist. Ma
jor Thornton. Quarterstretch, MenthoL
Dictum 1l5: Quinteress, Conundrum. Silver
ore. Mendaway. Enola. Jersey Pat, Algebra
fly. Patti. AdOlph. IL.
Second race. One-half mile, two year Odds
Bevcrlryck. Charade lls: Lester. lO7:lrregular
| 1903. Maggie Duffy fly l09: Iammany, 100;
Kate Mulkey fly, gSiElla. Lakeland Ally 3d.
Third race, three-gnarters m lai
Service. 1885, Prince Howard. IA Lady
Pulsifer, III; Defaulter, l2O; Bellwood, 49,
Banquet. III; Foxford, III.
Fourth race. one and a quarter miles the
Recorder handicap LOngstreet, ll5; Prince
| Fortunatus 10. Rover, l06, The Forum, Girl
maldi, 100. Iceberg, %.
Fifth race. one mile, seling-YOung Duke
! ll6. Vengeur. Little Jake. ll5 King Idle. 49,
! Forest King. ll2; Pelham. Ill; The Sheriff
| lO7: Harry kuhl. l04 Middlestone. l07; Brown
! Charley. lO6; Ren0unce. l04 Perlid, Sand
stone, 1903; Fernwood, l0l; Pokcne, 81.
Sixth race, six and half furlongs, selling
! Brait, l24: Henry Mack, l2l; Long Jack, 49,
Success. l19. Aftermath. ll6. Pinkie T., 49,;
| III Spent. Extra, Lima b.. Myndham, III: Lee
s., 10. fragrant, 1917; Oriental, lO2; Mata-
| gorda fly, o.
| Following are the results:
First race seyen-cishths Of a mile. beaten
horses Chapman first Sparkling second, NJ
bian third. Time 1909.
Second race iive-eighths Of a mile selling
| Cantecu first. Blanche second. Freedom third.
| Time 1929
Third race. fve-eighths Of mile. Evening
sun handicap Civil Service first, Meriden
second Flambeau third. Time l:0l4.
Fourth race. one and one-eighth miles, SELL
ing Crispin first. Nosburg second, Middle
stone third. Time 1919.
Fifth race. seyen-elghths of q mile-Mad-
stone first. kenwood second Endurer third.
! Time 1.2sis
Sixth race, six and one-half furlongs-Khaf-
ton first. Deer Lodge second, b. Is. Million
third. Time l:2214.
MEMPHIS RACES.
First race, four furlongs-Sam Farmert
first, Mantle second Minnie Gee third. Time
O.52
Second race. six furlongs -Lithgow first,
Laura Doxey second, Rose Howard third.
| Time 1.l9.5
Third race. eight and one-half furlodgs-
Blarneystone. Jr.. first. Attlcus second. Hook
sey third. Time 1852.
Fourth race, four furlongs Jim Murphy
first. Leonora second, Queen Olivia third.
Time 52lI.
Fifth race, one mile-Red Sign first, Gil
ford second. Squire third Time l46ts.
Sixth race. one l.. H. first, Bob Nc
Cort second. +. J. Rusk third. Time l:4gj J..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

SO easy in its action. harmless. and efectual
in relieving Is Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

Smoke sABoRosO CIGARS. two sizes, fun
value for nickel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
srAs.oRD on CALlFoRNIA.
The Farmer senator Tells some Bla
Fruit Stories

1he Farmer senator Tells some Bla
Fruit Stories
You say that California has had a
profitable fruit crop this yearlr
i am almost afraid to quote what
have heard. because do not like to be-
called a relater of California locums
When Irelated to some Eastern stranger
in California that one of our graKiers
had spent 1880 the previous year
in ammunition to kill the wild geese
which molested his crops, il suddenly
occurred to me that the amount seemed
large, and that might not be believed:
but. fortunately, at the table was n gen.
tleman. an immediate neighbor Of the
person talked of, and asked him il
was exaggerating: he said no: ON the
contrary, it would cost him s.. 600 for
ammunition to shoot the wild geese.
From what / hear, the fruit in Santa
Claro county has yielded 81, 500, 900, and
that of Fresno county SIC, 900. 0O0' Tor
vice versal In short, our fruit product
for the past year was $50, 200. 900. can
nos tell you how many car loads we sent
over our railroad.
i am going to tell you something
which will seem like a California story.
We are using machines in California 70
cut our grain which reaps swarth 42
feet wide, threshes the wheat as il goes
along. puts it in bags, which men stitch
up and drop in the field, and the same
machine rakes the straw in and burns it
for fuel upon that reaper; now, if you
a~nR1fA lv lv 10 rnsadfffrpa
of things like that you would have per-
petual motion.
Who got up sucha machine as that2"
~The Lasis of it was, of course. the
Mccormick patents, but it was matured
according to our needs in California,
where we are getting along in the
mechanical arts very well. Our Mr..
Scott and others are building war ships,
and very good ones
Nevertheless, you have not much
commerce under the American flag on
the Pacific.
mo, not much. We looked into that
question fully when we desired to run
steamship lines to Asia and Australia,
and we found that for two-thirds of the
money required here we could buy ships
in Europe.
The Governor again remarked: Hear
another California yarni"
In 1880 we had so. 900 persons enum.
Grated in the agricultural class; that
would mean 16, 600 adult males or labor
erers, as l suppose. This year we have
raised 13. 600, 900 tons of wheat in Cali.
fornia, of which it is computed that we
shall export IL. 600. 600 tons, or enough
to feed IL. 600. 900 Of people, besides our
own 1900, 600, which is the population
of California Can /, therefore, be
wrong in saying that knowledge and in
dustry will make the earth yield enough
for every soul? When went to Cali.
fornia we thought we could not raise
wheat at all, now 28, 600 laborers feed
12. 600, 900 of mankind. r-LInterview by
George Alfred Townsend.