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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
KILLED HIS BROTHER.
4siD 1CCYDENTiLs SHOOTING ATTIR-
GINA REACH.

Trial of j. T.. Brady, of Norfolk, Charged
With NIurder-ResuIt of the Coroner's In
quest over the Body of Mr.. McCracken, OF
Frcdericksburg-All over the state.
NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 2l.-LSpeciaLl-A spe-
cial from Virginia Beach conveys the intelli-
gence of sad and fatal accident which oc-
Cured there yesterday afternoon. Mr..
William G.. White. well-known young man,
received pistol-shot wound in the abdomen
from weapon in the hands of his brother,
which was accidentally discharged. The
ball, a % calibre. penetrated the body and
lodged against the ribs in the back. He suf-
fered intense agony, and died this afternoon
at o'clock.
The trial OF J. F.. Brady. charged with muir
der. ended in a hung jury this morning. Great
interest * .elt in the outcome. crowds beng
gathered around the newspaper oihGees, where
bulletines are being displayed, teilng now
the jury stood. The twelve Jurors Were
e,enly divided. six favoring verdict OF murder
in the first degree and siXmurder IN the second
degree OF this number five Norfolk men and
one Petersburg man composed the ulsU SIN
wsile two Norfolk and four Petersburg jury
men constituted the latter SIX. The instruc-
and the jury retired at $50 F. NJ: yesterday.
After conferring until II p. NJ without reach
ing q verdict they were adjourned until lO.5O
this morning. Another period Of dehbeiatlon
followed. and finally about 1880 o'clock the
foreman announced their inability to arrive at
a verdict
The City and Suburban Railway Company
are making preparations 20 extend their line
under the liberal franchise recently granted
by the Councils They viii run the line over
into East Norfolk or the one side of the city
and to Atlantic City ward on the other.
A Republican league has been organized IN
Portsmouth. and have elected the following
delegates to the coming State Convention IN
Richmond: Delegates II. Lindsay, +. +.
McWilkie. John ". CAST Mternates-M. II.
Fentress. W II. King. and W. \. Eaton. -,
The receivers OF the Atlantic and Danvllle
road are reducing as low as possible the ex-
penses of the road. To do this they are
consolidating many Of the positions IN order
10 reduce the number Of employees.
Hans Gleason, "a Norwegian sailor on tho
schooner Jacob T. HOueman. fell overheard
this morning 40 the Atlantic City dock and
was drowned His body has not yet been re-
covered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
BiTTLING WITH DEdTH.
Mr.. Thomas Il. sciater's Serious Illness-Sales
md shipments OF Tobacco.

DANyuLE, Va, Feb. 2l.-ISpecial. l-Thos
r. Sclater, well-known and popular drug
gist of this city, has been lying at the point of
death for twenty-four hours or more, and
that he is still alive is a wonder to the physi-
scians. For some months past Mr. Scater
has been in feeble health and not long since,
by advice of physicians and friends, he
took a trip 10 the country, spending
week or two at Cascade, to rest.
as he said, to reinstate himself. He
returned T. the city several days ago, and his
many friends were rejoced to see him looking
well and greatly improved. He went about
his business IN the usual way, but yesterday
afternoon he complained Of feeling unwell and
went to his room in the Arlington Hotel 20 lie
down and sleep away a touch OF neuralgia,
telling his servant 10 call him for supper. Be
tween and o'clock the servant
went to his room 10 call him. and
receiving no answer 10 his knock, he
forced the doorand found Mr.. Selaterlyingon
the bed in an unconscious condition and APP
parently in the agonies Of death. Physicians
and friends were hastily summoned and every
remedy known 10 medical science was called
into requisition. The physicians did not hest
tate to say that there were ninety-nine chances
against the sufferer To one in his favor. as II
was evident that he had been prosIrated by an
overdose of morphine. This pc took TO
relieve rheumatic and neuralgia, pans.
1t was not believed be couid i've
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
PETE RSBURG.
Proceedings OF Chesterfield Circuit Court
Personal and General News.

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb. 21.-[Special.l-The
Circuit Court Of Chesterfield county-Judge
b. A. Hancock presiding-has been in ses-
sion since Monday. 10th instant. An appeal
from the County Court refusing liquor license
AT Robins Station, on the Richmond aud Dan
Vile railroad was heatd on Wednesday, and
the applicant. r. r. Ratchet. was granted a
retail liquor license, but refused bar-room
license. The case of J. J. Maclin vs.. the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad for killing
three COWS was tried Thursday and resulted
in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $40:
The case of Owens vs.. the Richmond and
Danville railroad for iniuring the plaintiff by
reason of defective machinery was argued
upon demurrer. 1he demurrer was overruled
and the case continued to the next term. The
case of John A. 1urpin against the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company for overflow
ing certain low grounds, caused by erecting a
large stone pier in the creek which runs
through the plaintiffs farm, was continued
until the next term.
The United States internal revenue collec-
tions from The several districts of Virginia for
the past week were as follows: Tobacco, fZ2,-
32355: cigars and cigarettes g.. 52l. 80; brandy,
sci -. spirits 5000; snuff, az; lists, Sl2O.
Total. s3l $3.50.
President Fish. Of the Illinois Central rail-
road. accompanied by his family arrived here
this morning in special car. which was at
tached to the south-bound passenger train, en-
route for Florida.
Rev W. A. Hurlburt. of Cleveland. Ohio.
is in the citv and will deliver an address on
tomorrow afternoon. at the room of the
Young Mems Christian Association, especially
TO young men,.
Rev. Il. T. AGREE. pastor Of the First Bap-
fist church. will continue his series Of ser
mons on marriage tomorrow night. His sub
ect will be The Duty Of Husband TO His
Wife"
There are 377 students at the Virginia Nor
mai and Collegiate Institute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
STIUNTON.
New Cigarette Machine-Concert In Costume
Colonel Shields To Retire.

Colonel Shields to Retire.
STANTON, Va, Feb. 2l.-lSpecial. l-Staun-
ton is much excited over the success Of an
invention which is just completed and pro-
nounced by experts 10 be frst-class in every
respect. IL Is Il cigarette machine for making
fine straight-cut cigarettes and which
have been made only 10y hand.
Mr.. Bohannon. the inventor, came
to Stauntou last July and has been quietly
working al this time on his machine. Yes
terdav he sold his interest % a tobacco COM
pany for two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars. and reserved one-tifth Of the stock. Mr.
Bchannon SAYS the machine will make $4,000
cigarettes per day. and that two machines can
be worked by one girl.
Some weeks since Rev. DR.. Hanes, of the
Second Presbyterian church, was elected by
the SYNOD one of the eyangeists for the
State Of Virginia. DR.. Hanes declined but
the svnOdical committee still continue TO urge
his acceptance. His congregation will have a
meeting on Sunday next 10 decide what Is
best 10 be done.
Cards arc out for concert en- costume at
the Augusta Female Seminary Friday even
inc. February Doth The entertainments at
Miss Baldwins are always delightful, and
Judging from the programme this will be
fully up 10 the marx Of her concerts in the
past.
Stauntonians regret very much that Col
J. G. Shields will soon sever his connection
with the Spectator" and leave for his
home near Buena Vista Colonel Shields
has been much interested in the up-bulldng
of stanton and his voice and pen have ever
been welded towards that end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
DELIBERATE MURDER.
Killing of Michael McCracken by his Son
Examined by an Inquest.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Feb. 2i.-The coro-
ner's jury to-day, after hearing the evidence Of
two eyewitness to the murder Of Mr.. Mich
ael McCracken by his son, Thomas. which
occurred yesterday, rendered verdict that
the deceased came to his death from gun-shot
wounds at the hands of his son. After the
rendering of the verdict a preliminary exami-
nation was held and the prisoner sent on to a
special term of the grand jury, which will be
held next Wednesday.
From the evidence before the coroner the
murder seems TO have been deliberate. The
murderer is very retcent, but said this morn
ing that he knew nothing of it until told to-
dav. as he was drunk at the time and had been
ON a spree.
mented. The funeral Of the deceased Will
take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
While in court to-day the prisoner sat with
his head in mis- hands, but evinced no emotion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
BAD Weather-Thc Town on "A Boom-More
Commitment. for The Times.

KEYsyLLE. Va, Feb. 21.--lSpecial. For
the past three weeks it has been raining nearly
every day, and our farmers are much behind
hand with their spring work. The weather
has been very favorable for stripping tobacco
andAearly all are through. but 1t IS selling SO
lownow that il will not pay for the cost Of
production. Only those who have fine bright
tobacco can realize paying prices. The roads
are almost impossible, and consequently few
have been able 10 bring their crop TO market.
The Virginia Land and Improvement Com
pany. the purchasers OF the Keysyllle proper
Nv. are making many Improvements. They
have surveyed and laid out the streets. and
are now grading them. Large contracts for
lumber have been given for the erection OF
buildings. and as soon as the weather opens
building viii commence, and we hope soon
10 hear the sound Of the hammer, and the
hum Of machinery and our town on solid
basis.
/ hear numerous compliments paid THE
TINES" on the many evidences Of improve
ment. and all concur in the opinion that 1t IS
by far the best paper published in the State.
We have a weekly paper here now, The
Keysville Banner and Alliance" published by
J. u. Wood X Go. II is spicy, newsy sheet,
and we'll gotten up and patronlzed by our
peODle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
WlSHIyGTON's BIRTHDAY.
How 1t VIII he Observed I'm Alexandria
Railroad News.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 2l.-lspecial.l--
There will be no procession here on Monday,
as is the customary way of observing Wash
ington's birthday here. Tomorrow the min
isters will make mention OF the day and us
observance, and on Monday there
will be general holiday. and
at night the Friendship Veteran Fire Com
pany will pull their old hand-englne over the
streets aud have banquet at fleisehman's,
with covers laid for about one hundred per;
sons. Speeches will then be in order, and
the tire-bells and town bell will ring.
The Columbia Fire Company Will also
parade and other companies will possibly
unite. Washington public school will hold
special exercises. st. Johns cadets Will also
parade
II was said here that yesterdays canal de-
cisiOn insures the completion OF the canal and
probably Alexandria's old coal business.
IL is also rumOred that the Norfolk and
Western Company are negotiating for. run
ming of trains over the Manassas branch via
Front Royal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
FlyDOLrn-M.lcON WHITES.
Interesting Lectures at the Coilege-Ath-
letic sports and other News.


ASHLAND. Va, Feb. 21.-lSpecial. Bishop
Cranberry has been lecturing Tor some weeks
To the ministerial students Of Randolph
Macon College These lectures, twice each
week. have become very popular. lhe
lectWe-ro0m on every occasion Is crowded
with professors. students and visitors. A
number of the students who are not candi-
dates for the ministry attend regularly. The
Bishop has recovered from the painful
operation of some months ago.
The balmy days Of last week give an I'M
0etu, to outdoor athletics. The association
is n0w active for the spring campaign. The
schedule already shows a game with the Uni
versitg Ball Club for April 9Th. Last Thurs
day night a concert was given by the Attn
lotic Association TO meet the expenses OF
this growing organization,
Political interest is being aroused for the
spring elections. Several cards have been
published others are TO follow.
Or. W. X. Lambuth. of Kobe, China, has
spent several days here. lie Is a son of Dr..
Iambuth. one of the oldest missionaries in
China. upon whom Randolph Macon College
conferred the title Of b. d. a few years ago.
Dr. ". r. Lambuth is a physician, and Is as
sOciated with a college az Kobe. He was
born in China and has been engaged in the
mission work during great number OF years.
His wo-F there is in the Young Mems
Christian Association line. Yesterday he
addressed the Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
ton on the work in foreign fields. His adj
dress was Of great interest Last night he
lectured i'm the Duncan Memorial chapel on
japan. The progress of missions IN this
foicign field was described: also the people,
their country and the outlook Of Christaniz-
ing the nation. There was much of interest
in the lecture apart from the mission feature.
Or. Inmbuth has his family ..th him in
America. He expects to return to Japan IL
AlnN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
PTTTsYLViyI4 COUNTY.
Latest From the Neal Case-Aliiance Meet
ings-Tobaeco-Import Law Suits.

RNGGoLD, Va, Feb. 21.-GSpecial.l-Since
last week but little news has developed in the
Neal case and interest and excitement have
somewhat subsidized.
The all-absordng topic here at present is
that of tobacco" everybody seems TO be
handling it. Preparations for the new crop
will be retarded if the wet spell continues
much longer. -.
The doings of the Alliance people in this
section are attracting interest here. Meetings
are being held. Mr.. Snavely, State lecturer,
addressed large and enthusiastic crowd at
Sutherlin's Thursday.
Rev. james Hardy and brother, formerly Of
Pittsylyania. but now Of Iowa, paid our town
a visit this week. Mr. Hardy is of the Dunk
ard denomination and preached several times
while here.
Several important lawsuits over the owner
shin Of lands near Ringgod will be insti-
tuted at an early date. Some OF the legal
lights of Danville have been retained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

through the night, but he is still alive,
and tonight his condition is somewhat i'm
proved and the physicians are now more hope
ful. though the chances are decidedly against
him. He has never rcgained consciousness.
Mr.. Sclster has been living here since 1871.
when he came to Danville from Hampton, his
native place. He was brave Confederate
soldier and is a very popular man. He has
many friends in Richmond.
Leaf tobacco sales this week foot up about
two million pounds, and the market - now
crowded with the weed. Shipments OF man.
ufactured from this market for the week were
10000 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
HORSE THIETEs CAPTURED.
Three Daring Highwaymen Arrested and
Jailed in Russell County.


LEBANON. VA, Feb. 2i.-lSpecial. EARLY
this morning a gentleman from the country
came into our town and informed our ser
eoant. j. J. Henritzee. that there were couple
OF horses in the public road, Just short dis
lance east Of town. equipped with brides and
saddles. The sergeant went at once Tor them
and found them and brought them In. They
proved 70 be a splendid PAIR Of bays-a mare
and horse. They We're badly JGded and COY.
cred with mud. 10 was 10 be plainly seen
that they had been ridden double, and il was
soon learned from a cnl0Ted man, who lives IN
the northern suburbs of the town. that three
men had pas sed his house going IN the direction
Of Cleveland. which Is the nearest depot 10
this place Mr.. HenritZee at once sued ont
warrant and summoned W. l. Williams They
made all possible speed 10 reach Cleveland
before the western bound train should pass 1t,
being the first train due. The train and Off
GERS arrived az the depot exactly at the same
time. and the three men supposed TO be the
thieves were there. but the officers going in
on their horses IN a gallOp aroused the suspi-
cion Of the accused. and instead Of making
an effort to board the train began
20 retreat, and We're Immediately
followed by the officers The men seeing that
the officers were gaining on them, one of
them took shelter behind a tree, drawing q
revolver. and attempted 10 shoot. his pistol
Swapping twice. and the officers began firing
at him. which resulted in his surrender-say-
ing he was shot The other two men ran for
some distance. but were overtaken and cap
tured The first man captured was found
to be painfully, if not mortally. wounded,
and had 10 be left at Cleveland.
The other two were handcuTed together,
brought here and lodged in Jail. They were
Well armed. and give their names as Wright
and Potter. and claim TO be from the mountains
ofKeniucky. Since dark tonight a Mr. Preston
and White. from Washington county near
Emory and Henry College, arrived and claim
ed the horses. They stated they were stolen
in the early part of last night. They are glad
20 find their horses and think the men quite
lucky that they were not caught by them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Mercantile Club Ball Postponed.

For the past month many maiden's mind
has been frightened by anticipations Of her
conquests ut the Mercantile Clubh ball,
gown she would don for the occasion. MANY
a time has been her wish that Jack would
send flowers that would match the dress.
Now all is over. All is lost The bright
hopes have gone Skipping pell nell down the
hill and in their place starks mad despair
The ball has been postponed indefinitely;
No time is stated that in some degree would
occurred tomorrow night, but il has been de,
cided 10 postpone il. II is likely that 1t Will
be given the latter part OF March
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Trim 70 baltimore Postponed.

Richmond Lodge No. /, |. o. O.. f., have
been anticipating for some time past pleas
ant visit 20 Baltimore. by invitation OF Mr..
Sylvanus Stokes. TO attend the opening OF his
new hotel. the Eutaw, but the trip has been
indefinitely postponed. They expected TO
leave Richmond on the morning OF March the
10th
The failure of the contractors to complete
the Eutaw in the specified time is the reason
given for the postponement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
An Earthquake Explosion.

FrSpIAY. O.. Feb. 2i.-At,i O'Clock this
morning the nitro-glycerine works of Can
terla Z Co. three miies northeast of this city
blew out with noise that shook all North
western Ohio. The explosion was distinctly
felt at Toledo. forty-tiree miles away, where
il was considered an earthquake shock. No
lives were lost. The t,ss u not large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
THE CENSUS EXAMINATION.

Chief-InspectorB yrnes, of the Police Depart
Inent, testified for more than an hour before
the Assembly Committee on Census Enume-
ration this morning. He made mild sensa-
ton by stating that George b. Davis. one Of
Supervisor Murray's enumerators. was well
known 10 the department as a professional
thief and another of them, named Libnow,
was also in the Rogue's Gallery. He was sure
the police census was rs accurate AS possible.
but too low.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
The Tunnel Wreck.

NEW York, Feb. 2l.-The unknown man
whose body was found burned at yesterdays
tunnel accident. has been identified as Viii
liam Vetner, a fireman. Engineer Fowler, of
the New Haven train, who was arrested. has
furnished bail. Telegraph operator Green is
still in custody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
yrRp1cr ron rHE rLAINrIrr.

LOTTO Williams, q colored child four years
and nine months old, on January 26, 1880, fell
down the basement stairs of No. 23l7 Fourth
avenue. sustaining injuries from which she
died three days later. In a suit brought by
Thomas Williams. the father OF the child.
AGAINST Mrs. Rebecca Gardiner. the owner of
the building where the accident occurred, was
tried before Judgs Barrett. OF the Supreme
Court. and jury. A verdict of $4,000 was
Given i'm the fathers favor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Miss Dora Rose. of Winston, N. c.; Miss
Sarah Stein, of Baltimore. Nd, and Miss
Stella Wolfe, of Chicago, have left for their
respective homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
THE BANQUET.
TIDINGS OF TIE TINTIC.
Spoken on Absecom In Wrecked Condition
The Census Examination.

NEW York Feb. 2l.-lSpecial. IA number
of steamships from Southern ports report
having spoken the United States steamer
Yautic of Absecom Yesterday morning. She
was living close 20 the wreck of the unknown
three masted Schooner sunk of that point,
and was preparing to destroy the craft with
dynamite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
"GWINE BACK TO DIME"
FIFTH ANNUAL BfNQUET or THE
NEW YORK SOUTHERN sOCIETT.

A Gala Time in Honor of Washington's Birth
day Speech of Mr.. James 4. Gordon-Niss
Winnie DaVis-Eioqucnt Addresses and
sumptuous Ecpnst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
IrnnE rRYOR's EEMARKs.

precious memories with the broad American
ism of the great metropolis" 70 this Judge
Roger A. Pryor. Of New York. made one Of
his most eloquent replies. Dixie" was then
sung with a rousing chorus, and the great
company dispersed to the music Of the
National Anthem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
INDUSTRIAL FORCES.

Upon the awakened knowledge Of those
vast industrial resources two potent forces
are at work 10 develop them into wealth and
power. At the North it IS the growing senti-
lncpt that il is time for this odd hystencal
mock disease of sectional hate 10 die; time
that the advent of Northern THRIFT and capital
and enterprise into what has been called The
coming Eldorado Of American adventure
should by interchange Of citizenship and com
munitv Of interests knit the tendons OF the
great Republic closer and stronger than they
have ever been before.
In the Sonfb il is the love Of home. quick
cned by the nervous energies Oh Tue age ~
which we live into passionate desire 70 build
upon the ruins of the Old South. whose grave
we have crowned with flowers and drenched
with tears. a new South splendid, glorious anu
free rs an eternal monument 10 the iath ana
couroce and honor that sanctihed the Old
Those are the forces that are turning her war
worn deserts into gardens and making her
waste plains blossom rs the rose.
FRIENDSHIP 10 ALL SECTIONS.
The South is a tower Of strength TO the Re
npIlic because she stands IN an attitude OF
ready friendship TO all the other sections III
this country. Out Of the men ana precious
blood she she'd in struggle whose pitler
memories are fading with the iaIsihs years
but the record OF whose teats on anus - ueati,
- while courage and devotion are honored
.,nonc men. YEA. out of the blended blood OF
1Ima' nd orav are springing 'thc lilies of per-
ssct neoce y She asks in all frankness and sin
ceritv of her sometime foes that need OF con-
fJence and friendship that she is ready TO ac-
'nord 10 them But our motherland Is neither
a snunliaut for favor nor beggar Tor forgive
,,ess She has fought, she has suffered, we'll
nigh has abe starved, but never yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
LADIES AND FAMILIES.

The ladies' toilets made q brilliant setting to
the banquet below. Miss Winnie Davis was
the guest of Mrs Marion J. Nerdery. in Box
% When The Daughter of the Confedcpcy'
entered she was at once recognized. The
company stood upNnd gave her rouslng sa-
lutte. in which chorus the good old rebel
yell' predOminated.