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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
DIR. NEWTON ENDS HIS LABORS.
lie Closes Successful Service In Lynchburg.
Montgomery Presbytery.

LYScRBURG, VA, April 15.-lSpecial. Rev.
Or. Newton. Of Richmond. closed his ten-day
services in this city last night by preaching at
st. Paul Episcopal church TO large congre-
CATION. His closing sermon, though addressed
particularly to the members of the Brother
hood OF st. Andrew. was one from which all
present derived much benefit. His subject
was: BE We doors of the word and not hear
ers only, deceiying yourselves"
All Of DR.. Newton's sermons were excellent
and have been warmly receive d. and the con-
gregation express gen eral regret al his depart
ure, and hope Of his early return. His daugh-
ter, Miss May Newton did not accompany
the Doctor % Richmond this morning, and
her many friends were pleased 70 know that
she Will remain here some time, the guest of
Nh Charles NJ Blackford.
Extensive preparations are being made for
the llyermOnt banquet 10 be gwen Friday
night at the Opera House Hundreds OF
guests are d be present. and the most part Of
them from different portions OF the State IL
Is considered the opening Of the real estate
and industrial boom Of the new year
The Presbytery u Montgomery convened
IL Salem last night Rev DR.. J. c. Sheppar-
son, Of Bedford, preached the opening ser
mon. Rev. G. ID. Waller, of Falling Spring,
was elected moderator: Rev. T. w Hooper.
Of Christlansburg. writing clerk. and Elder
Robert i. Aunspaugh. of LJnchburg, reading
clerk. The secretary reported sixteen min
isters and thirteen ruling elders present New
churches We're reported organized at Glasgow,
Bramwell and the west-end at Lynchburg.
Rev. DIR. Hooper preached in the Presby
terrain church this morning: and services will
be held there every night during the session
of the Presbytery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
DEATH orr DIVINE.
Rev. II. X. Owens Passes Away After a Useful
Life In the BaptIst Ministry.

WINDSOR, Va. April Especial Many
hearts. no doubt, scattered all over Virginia
and North Carolina will be sad TO know that
Rev. X. Il. Owens is dead. He died yester-
day morning at IL o'clock. For more than
forty years he has labored earnestly and well
and now in his declining years he falls upon
his post of duty. rich in labors
for the Lord. and in the
triumphs If the Gospel he SO much delighted
10 preach He was an earnest, fearless,
able Baptist preacher. and in his death the
denomination sustains a serious loss. He was
popular and his pastorates ran through long
terms Of years He was the pastor Of two
churches at the time Of his DEATH at one Of
which, Western Branch, his funeral took
place this evening.
Rev. j. P. Deans conducted the, services;
Mr. Owens leaves a wife and a large and
interesting family Of children, all Of whom
were with him when he died, except Mrs:
Parker. Of Franklin and Carson, who arrived
to-day from Glade Spring
Miss Pokey Balm, of Wakefield, IS visiting
the Misses Briggs of this place.
Mrs. J. G. Crumpler Is suffering with a
severe attack of la grippe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
up the house of Sarah woston, August 81,

up the house of Sarah woston, August 81,
with dynamite.
The last session of the Legislature made a
death penalty of this crime, and Boyd's case
il the first to be tried under the new law.
He was tried in October. and the Jury gave
him ten years in the penitentlary. A new
trial was granted on the ground OF new evil
dence.
Wesley Briggs (colored), about O'Clock to-
night. became enraged with his wife because
she would not go into the house from the
yard and cut her throat from ear TO ear and
inflicted several other wounds in the neck and
about the breast and shoulders. The work
was done with a pocket knife. The wounds
are probably fatal. Briggs has been IN the
police court for i'll treatment of his wife. lie
has not yet been arrested
At q meeting of the directors OF tho
Engineers Association, held IN TINS
city to-day, eshty-two applications for
membership were received. torty-three
admitted. and the remainder referred to
the membership committee. Various stand,
ing committees were appointed, and decided
to secure suitable quarters for the ASSOCIATION
in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Buekinghain Polltics.

BUCKINGHAM. Va. April 15-lSpecial J.
This was County Court day. A large atten-
dance was out; many present at the Demo
cratic Convention to make nominations for
the county officers 10 be voted tor in May.
The following is list of the names Com
monwealth's Attorney. Hon. ". NJ. Cabel;
Treasurer George NJ Pollard Sheriff, William
L. Moore: Commissioners Of the Revenue. J
L. Norman and Samuel Farrar
The Republicans have not held their con-
yentlon, and have been in doubt about II. but
will have to do so tO satisfy their lines. as
they have more than one aspirant for some OF
the Offices. The county was carried Demo
cratic for the first time in the last guberna-
torial convention by a safe majority, and the
Democrats expect to keep it 50.
The county Alliance is not yet in the field
for county offices though they are strength
ening their lines and may be ready t. move
actively in politics before very long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16

havior in the sum of $1,000. In this case
Judge Isaac Christian. of the County Court
Of Charles City County sat for Judge Earth
ing Judge Christian reserved his decision
until next Saturday.
A most remarkable Jail delivery took place
here last night by which two prisoners
effected their escape II occurred a. follows:
of arson and sentenced 10 three years IN the
penitentiary, and her mother Nancy, who WAS
in ial awaiting trial charged with being an
accessory 20 the same Ofenso, told the turn
key Of the Jail. who is a colOred man. that the
city sergeant said that they must be allowed
TO 90 up town to consult their counsel. and
the unsuspecting negro complied with their
request. and that was the last seen oil TINS
pair OF jail birds.
The piece Of amazing credulity on the part
Of the turnkey has upset things considerable,
and Mr.. Frederick G. Davis, our city ser
eeant is now out securing the county Tor
his lost ones. and the Judge has issued rule
against the turnkey citing him to appear and
show cause why be should not be punished
for criminal negligence.
subpmna was to-day served upon DR..
James ID. MOncure. superintendent Of the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum, TO appear IN
Fredericksburg on the 22d instant 10 testify
as TO the sanity of Thomas ID. McCracken.
who is charged with the murder OF ms
father.
Mr.. William r. Hancock, Of Richmond,
formerly of this place, was here to-day, On
route to Tampa, Fla He received a hearty
greeting from his former friends and associ-
ates.
Mr.. A. c. Peachy. Mr.. Page Van r. Styres,
Mr.. Ewell Scott and Mr.. James b. McCaw
were TO leave here this evening to attend a
grand german 10 be given tomorrow night at
the Terminal Hotel in West Point
a number Of delegates and alternates 70 the
York county convention to nominate county
officers passed through here this morning.
The candidates for every Office are said to be
numerous.
The regular biennial meeting Of the Asylum
Board for tho election of officers, was 70 have
been held to-day but for some cause 1t was
postponed until tomorrow. at which time the
election Of the various officers will take place.
This meeting promises 10 be one OF more
than ordinary interest. not only on account
Of the fact that many Of our people
are always interested in the result Of the
election. ,but because II is fact well known IN
this community that a move is on foot to turn
out several very faithful and efficient officers
who have for years been connected with the
asylum. when no charges have been preferred
against them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16

ANumoer Of Them Disposed of--Jan Prison
ers Escape--The Asylum.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, April 15.-lSpecial. /
Our CountyCourt, which met here on Monday
adjourned this afternoon. The grand Jury
WIS II session but after long consultation
came INTO court and informed the Judge that
lAey Lad made no presentmonts.
Inc case OF Mary Burbine. q colored wo.
man, charged with setting FIRE to the store
house OF Robert Slater at Ioano, was tined.
anu after J, had been deliberately argued by
econasel on both sides the Jury retired and soon
brought IN verdict Of guilty and Hxed her
term OF Impeachment at three wears in the
pennentiary. This crime was committed last
winter, and It Was charged on both this eirl
anu her mother; but the latter was tried and
acquitted al the last term Of the court
The court was engaged yesterday in hear.
Ing the case of Charles Ii. Slater, who took
an appeal from the justice on a peace warrant
morn out by his wife, on the inst tr,al OF
which he was held under bond Of good DO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
STATE BOARD or AGRICULrURE
Interesting Meeting of that Body Mt Cape
Charles Yesterday.

CAPE CHARLES. Va. April 15.-lSpeciaL =
The regular quarterly meeting Of the State
Board Of Agriculture was held at Cape Charles.
Va. on the 18th inst. Several members ar
rived here on the 18th. but q quorum for bus
mess was not had until to-day.
There were present the following members:
President Major William 7. Sutherln, Of
Danville: Judge r. l.. HIenly, Charles City:
Major r. V Gaines. Charlotte; Henry l.. Ly-
man. Abomare 5. Wexford Corbin. King
George George W. Palmer, Washington
county; Hon. Abasolm koner. Augusta:
Thomas Whitehead. Commissioner Agrlcul-
ture. Richmond: Captain Orris A. Brown
Northampton: r. W. Gaines chemist, Rich
mond, and d. S. Garland. secretary, Of Rich
mOnd.
The board spent to-day in sightseeing and
in investigating the trucking interests of this
section OF Virginia. The Eastern Shore
counties are far famed for potatoes. and the
farmers may be expected 10 await the out
come Of this meeting with no small degree OF
concern.
After the reading Of the various reports Of
the committees and recommending adherence
to the plans mapped out heretofore. the
board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Ashland Affairs.

ASHLAND, Va. April l5-lSpecial. DIR.
Henry c. Scott, grand orator. and a member
of Henry Clay Council, ROYAL Arcanum. left
here yesterday for Norfolk, 10 attend ban
quet given by Pocahontas Council. of that
city. 10 the grand officers Of the State
Everybody is busy with blowing and at
tending TO their gardens, flowers. and fields
and Ashland hopes % welcome a large crowd
from your city this summer.
= Mrs. j. S. b. Thompson. Of Alexandria,
and daughter of Colonel Morton Marye, has
come to Ashland to visit her parents for "a
month at the Woodson Hotel.
The debate OF the Franklin Literary So
ciety of Randolph Macon College will take
place in the chapel FRIDAY night.
p Some of our fishermen hy started out. and
all they want TO complete their happiness Is
10 see Colonel John g. Bigger of your city
arrive with his poles and minnow bucket.
Miss Carrie Ratclife who has been teaching
public school in the county, has finished her
session and returned TO her home in Ashland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
". II. FOODS DEAD.
Charlotte's Distinguished senator and At.
torney Dies Suddenly at Randolph.

KEYsynIE, Va, April l5-lSpecial. l-Thi.
community was shocked this morning TO hear
of the sudden death OF Hon. William II.
Woods, Commonwealth attorney for Char
lotte county. and state Senator for Charlotte
and MecklenbuIg counties.
Mr.. Woods was universally esteemed in this
county, having been elected 10 the office of
Commonwealth attorney for every term since
the war and having no opponent in the May
election.
He left his home at brakes Branch yester-
day afternoon on the south-bOund train for
Randolph, where he went to attend some
legal business. and while sitting in one of the
stores writing suddenly dropped dead.
lie married Miss Emily Smith, daughter Of
Colonel Larkin Smith. who survives him.
He has several children. one of whom is at
the Business College. at Poughkeepsie and a
daughter at school in Winchester. He will be
buried tomorrow at brakes Branch.
lie was member of the Episcopal church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Highland Farmers Meet.

=, MONTEREY Va, April l5.-Ispecial. THE
Farmers Alliance of Highland county held
o meeting at the Grange Hall in Crabbolton
Friday. All sections Of the county were rep
resented, and good deal Of interest mani
tested. Several speeches were made, after
which they partook Of dinner. which WAS car
ned by the basketful by the members 10
feed all who might come
The weather far has been very disagree
able and the farmers have been inpeded in
their spring work by the continued rain The
roads in many places are almost impossible
on account Of the mud.
With the exception Of colds. and measles
the health OF our community hes bssn very
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
SOCIAL EQUALfTY AT WELDON"
Another Letter Explaining the Recent MIX
ture of Black. md Whites nt Table.

Another Letter Explaining the Recent MIX
ture of Blacks and Whites at Table.
The following letter in explanation of the
recent occurrence at Weldon, when whites
and blacks were allowed 10 dine together has
been sent 10 TIE lines with the request that
1t be published:
WILMINGTON. n. c.. April IA, 1891.
Major f. r. Scott, President, Richmond.
Va:
Dear SRI write 10 give you the exact
facts IN regard 70 an article published in the
RICHMOND TINES entitled Social Equality at
Weldon" copied from the Roanoke News,
and commented upon edltorially IN HE
TINES.
There is a large movement of hotel
servants, white ana black, IN the fall from
the North TO Florida, and the spring return
ing from Florida 10 the North. Heretofore
whenever these people travelled on our regu-
lar trains they gave us q great deal OF trouble
and we decided 20 move them upon special
trains. confined exclusively 70 servants
moving in bodies, and, IN order b insure
their travelling IN this way. we make u special
low rate by these trains.
The first train we ran Of this character over
our line. was fed at Florence. s. c., and every
effort was made 10 get the whites and blacks
apart at the table. butt was found impossible
Finding this 10 be the case, instructions We're
one of our dining houses the doors of the
rooms were 10 be locked and no
one was % be admitted during the
time these people were at their meal This
rule was carried out strictly at Weldon the
other day and every effort was made to sepa-
rate the whites and blacks against their own
wishes and It was found impossible The
public and other passengers were rlgidly ex-
cluded. and our own employees We're turned
away from the door and not permitted to en-
ter the room until after these servants had
left.
A great injustice was done Mr. I. NJ. Emer-
son, the general passenger agent of the Allan
Tie Coast Line, IN stating that he was in any
way responsible for what occurred. Mr., En-
erson does not issue any instructions 10 the
managers of the eating houses. His Office
merely reports to them the number Of passen-
gers on the special trains, stating how many
whites and how many blacks.
The instructions are most explicit in regard
to the service of blacks in the Atlantic Coast
Line restaurants. They receive exactly the
same service, the same attention and the
same meals as do the whites, but they are
served at separate tables. which are screened
OF from the rest of the dining-room.
Yours very truly,
H. WALTERS
Tioo-p roeident audkG enarl MANAGER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
THE wan 0N LIQUOR.
Tho Good Women OF FarmviIle Working TO
Down the Battle-Ground.

FARMy1LLE. Va. April Special. Tho
good women Of Temperance have been making
an active war upon intemperance IL this town.
and are now about 10 receive the fruits of
their efforts They have aroused the atten-
ton Of the young % the stealing sway OF this
evil. and persuaded many 10 sign the pledge
that bindeth. and turn away from the cup
that at first is so Glluring. but in the end
stingeth like an adder. Some of the Jealous
workers, backed by the sentiment and CO.
operation of the good citizens, started
a petition asking for the closing of all liquor
establishments from 6 7. NJ. 10 A. NJ, but
the liquor dealers made "a counter proposition
that they would all agree willingly % close
from Z. NJ. 10 Is A. NJ. every night except
Saturday. and then they be allowed one hour
later 10 p. VI. This proposition has been
Immediately accepted. and passed the Town
Council last night 20 come into effect the lst
Of MAY at the renewal Of the liquor business.
The Council also passed a tax law of $50
per table for pool and billiard rooms. At first
il was thought that there would be bitter
and feeling fight over this. but the liquor
sellers seemed pleased at the move. rs II gave
them some rest. and 1t was tremendously set
tied in good feeling on both sides.
Mr. F. H. Bugg, of Richmond. IS in town
seeing his friends.
Mr.. John Wright. Of Richmond, 10 in town
on a visit 10 his mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
A RrMAnKAnLE nrorIsIrIoN.

Governor Holt to-day issued An cxtraordi-
nary requisition. It was upon the President Of
the United States and Governor of OHIO. In
1857 a man named Green Johnson. alias
George Crib, committed murder IN Cabar-
rus county He fled ~ South Caro-
lima and was arrested and tried
in the Federal court there for violation of the
postal laws He was convicted and sent 10
the United States prison az Columbus, O.. 10
is now proposed by the State of North Caro-
lima 10 make a demand for him for the crime
which he committed in this state, and the
requisiti0n papers have been issued for him,
both upon the President and the Governor II
Ohio, and the sheriff Of CaDarrus county has
been sent for him.
A movement has been inaugurated 20 erect
n monument in honor Of Colonel W. /. Saun-
ders late Secretary Of State and the first con-
tubutlon was to-day received from Or. W X.
Capehart, of Ayoca, who sent 800 for that
DtlrDD-A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
THE MURDERED IrALTAN.
New Evidence Accommodating Against His
slayer-Death of DIR. Soarr.

CHARLOTTE. n c., April Is Special. -
New evidence Is daily accommodating against
Henry Bradham. the slayer OF the Italian,
John B. Mecca and the case is now much
stronger against him than 1t was at first. One
witness has been found who saw Bradham
drop the coupling pin from his pocket, then
quickly pick II up. wrap u IN handkerchief
and replace 1t IN his pocket
This occurred near hocca's store.
Another witness a railroad man. has been
found who was IN Mocca's store ten minutes
before the murder, and who says there WAS
then another negro il the store with Brad
ham.
Subscriptions are being circulated for Moe
cas- family In "a short time to-day nearly
300 was raised for them.
Robbers entered the store Of Iointz ~
Sons. at PineVlle n c., Tuesday night, and
were in the act Of blowing open the safe,
when detected They had bored holes and
were putting in dynamite. when a citizen Of
Pineyille who arrived homo on the II o'clock
train. passed and saw them. He raised tho
alarm. but the bbers'escaped.
Dr. Scarr. a prominent citizen Of this city,
died this afternoon, aged seyenty-throe years.
lie was native Of England, but has been
living here since 1854. For ten years he had
been keeper of the cemeteries. lie was supern-
tendent Of the First Presbyterian church
Sunday-schOol for more than thirty years.
The body Of coIored baby was found
in the well on K. F.. foungs place this eve
ming. The child had been dead about three
weeks. II was u newy-bon child. Mr..
Young's family had noticed the water tasting
bad for several days, so to-day he engaged a
man to clean it out. The first thing brought
up was the body IF the child The coroner
investigated the case. No clue can be dis
covered
A big fire occurred at Laurinburg. n. c.,
yesterday. The postoffice and four stores
were burned. The fire originated IN largo
restaurant. and quickly spread TO the adj
ing buildings There was but little insur-
ance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
TRIiL OFJOHS BOYD.
Change of Venue Granted In the Case Under
the New Capital Punishment Law.

ROANOKE. Va. April l5.-ISpecial. THE
case Of John T. Boyd. was called in the Hus-
tings Court this afternoon. and on motion Of
his counsel Hansbrough and Williams. O
change of venue was granted and the case re-
moved 10 the Corporation Court Of Lynch
burg. Several members Of Boyd's family
were present and asked that he be taken to
see his mother, who is on her desth-bed
Judge Robinson said the matter was
in the hands of the sergeant. The Com
monwealth's Attorney added that the sergeant
would be held accountable for the prisoner.
The sergeant pointedly refused 10 60 out Of
the jurisdiction of the court with the prs
oner.
noy<Sis cha~c>I -sxh sttsr,n<;n, - H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Whole Family Poisoned.

BASros, ARK. April 15.-The family of
james Henson were poisoned Tuesday morn
ing by the colored cook putting rat poison
into the coffee pot. Mr.. and Mrs. Henson
and their three children were taken violently
i'll and physicians were summoned. The
family is now out Of danger. The negress
fled and is still at liberty. She is thought to
have intended 70 only poison Mr.. Henson be-
cause be would not pay her wages due.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Brick Concern Burned.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. April Especial. The
Harlow h Agnew brick concern on Hunting
creek. recently starting up with seventy
hands and making rs 200 brick per day. was
rendered irrepsirsble by fire this morning.
Insurance $4,000. in State companies mostly.
Loss ESQ 900.
The Mahoney case was dismissed.
Mrs Mary Bell died this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
Sunday Ball Playing.

CINCINNATI. o., April ia committee of
Methodist ministers waited on Mayor Mosby
law against Sunday ball playing. The Mayor
to-day determined to notify the Association
club that violation Of tho law will result in
the arrest of all the players.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
GENERAL RI. HOKE ELECTED,
He is Chosen President Of the North Caro-
lima Railroad.
A REMARKABLE REQUISTTION ISSUED.
N.x Evidence Against the Italian slayer In
Charlotte-Death OF DIR. scarr-North
State News.

RALEIGH. n. c.. April l5.-ISpecial. l-Direc-
tors Of the North Carolina railroad met here
this afternoon and accepted the resignation OF
Governor Thomas VI. Holt as president OF
that road. and elected General r. +. Hoke' OF
this city. president to succeed him. 1t was
believed that w. +. Kornegay, of Goldsboro'
would be elected but he did not desire tho
position.
General Hoke has for years been director
of the road. and IS now president of the
Georgia. Carolina and Northern railroad,
which is now being built from Monroe to At
lanta
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
THE FywAIE uNrvERsIYM.

The trustees Of the Baptist Female Cniiyer-
sty have been in session here to-day making
arrangements TO begin the erection OF the
University building at once. They have
called upon the city Of Raleigh 70 carry out
its proposition 10 donate money and a site TOR
the buildings so that work can BEGIN as early,
as possible The board also to-day elected
Prof W. l.. Potoat. of Wake Forest, 10 be
president to succeed Colonel J.. /. Polk he
having resigned some time ago. g.. W.
Green was elected secretary: +. III. Briggs
treasurer. and ". y. Jones. auditor.