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Sharp County record., 1891-09-24

Uuel favored.
'aTIsIan Designs
in luseI Dasse-
naurerIa obtain
also. and are
used to brighten
he effect of
zomber dress
zahrIcs J. pret-
w visiting toll
-aCre for autumn
wear Is of -lwu-
soL0red Scotch
cashmere. made
ID with -lwu
and blue c0rGu-
r0v velvet The
border OF the
under 1eUticOa5
IS OF rue velvet
goods owe
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skirt -OrmS lice p
rounded Van
dykes. LL g
bodice. EILl0Hl
Sharp County record., 1891-09-24

farts. is tuII III the waist. and is made
with basauas that are uprurred III
sling fashion. showing the corduroy
--rrarriniu-. The side forms aC the
back are of The. corduroy. forming lan-
uarrr bazuues. The back IS u one
piece with the semi train The -uIl
sleeves and turued-d0wu collar are OF
the corduroy EUauielues of cashmere
and corduroy TITa pretty ll-a1 TO L--e
-erv suvrIsl costume.
80uue1s luu hats. according to- the
latest intelligence from. Paris. exhibit
q decided tendency towards limluurl7e
sizes. The most fashionable 1OuueTs
art. eomu1sed entirely Of flowers. Or
trimmed IN Greek style. some lovely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
IN A .PRECARIOUS CONDITION.
Jessie Miller, the Young Woman al me
AlmSbOuSo.
THE DOCTORS FEAR ANOTHER DELIRIUa.
s,.,r. n, the Case acknowledgement
and Police still on the LOOK
out for Clues.

Jsssie Miller. or Mrs. Joseph Burton tne
,,rtort,,rote voung woman whose sad STORY
los crooted much interest during the l@sI IL"
davs is still at the almshouse. surrouhu'u -
nvterv which she cannot or Will not Soi,o'
In her fits of delirium she becomes ",HiO9'
rnmanaeeable. and they leave her en'ireiy ca
hausted. .o sori
No. obrsicol condition is much more seri-
or,s than Is generally supposed. r. .bo,
Dr Hobson said last evening thaI II W.
could tide over for four or nt Ne attack
tbo,r,ht she would recover from TINS at.aon,
l, ~ vas afraid that should she experience
onotIor 6t of deirium such as she "en'
tbrouGh Wednesday evening 1t woulo 'ofiNi-
nate fatally. liz oo~+oin that her
mental arrangement Is caused oy PnySio9tl
,ro,,bia which they have located, and which
- hi;ove thew can relieve for the time De-
;rg hut which will more than likely return.
This the doctorsfsay. however, VIII De III
less aggravated form each time. 80
The case is mysterious ore Beyond me
woman's own statement tDeI9 IS not tne
slicLtest clue as 10 who the unfortunate crea-
ture is or where she is from. (,
The police and the reporters have visited
nearly every family in Richmond by the name
of Saunders, but none OF them knew anything
of Jessie Miller, who claims that she came to
Richmond 20 see Mrs. Saunders, whom she
knew out West.
She has given very little information con-
corning her relatives or friends.
She has been asked the name of some friend
in Independence. or other places where she
has lived. who could be communicated with,
but she has not given this information.
The officers have asked her a good many
questions about independence, its people, po-
lice etc, but she seems 20 be ignorant OF the
city, and will only declare that she has lived
there
The doctors and officials at the almshouse
think the woman tells a straight story, and
they are inclined to take her history OF her
self % true.
Many of the people who have read the pub
lished accounts of the case doubt, as do the
police. that her name is Jessie Miller or that
She has been deserted by her husband.
Some say that for reasons best known to
herself she has failed to give her true name or
history, and some even 90 so far as to say that
she is pretending 10 be insane for the accom-
plshment of her own ends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMEET.
Funeral OF Ex-senator Calvin II. Bliss-A
Pretty Marriage.

Funeral OF Ex-senator Calvin III. Bliss-A
Pretty Marriage.
FARMvI1IE, VA, April 8O.-iSpecial. THE
Misses Johnson gave most charming musical
symposium last evening in honor of DR.. ii. G.
Alexander, Of the Union Theological Seminary.
The house was brilliantly lighted and thrown
open TO the welcomed guests, who began to
assemble in the parlor about 9 o'clock The
room was artistically decorated with natural
radiance from shaded lamps and waxed
candles, while the loveliness of the
women and the grace of the men
made IL a scene of attractive brllliance,
and dainty feast at the tete-a-tete tables.
Miss Bessie Darlington of Richmond. and
Dr. IL. G. Alexander assisted Misses Bette,
Belle. and Julia johnson in receiving their
guests, who were Mrs Fitzgerald, Morton.
Morrison, and Taliaferro, of Hampden-Sid-
ney: Misses Susie and Nettie Morton Mamie
Harding Miss Richmond Of North Carolina,
Miss Hopkins of West Virginia, Miss Maria
Whitney, Bessie Gaines of Charlotte, Miss
Bette Martin, Messrs BOykin, FlOurnOy,
Gray, Hundley. Irving. Professor Hcneman,
of Hampden- Sidney College Messrs. Sydnor
Halves, Slower, Strives, Holiday, Foster of
Seminary Reynolds of Norfolk.
On Yesterday Mr.. j. W. HazlegrOve and
Miss Maria Perkins were married by Rev. j.
w. Ware at the home Of the bride, in Cum
berland county.
All that is mortal Of the late ex-senator Cal
win III. Bliss was yesterday laid to rest beside
his beloved wife in the town cemetery. amid
the mourning of sympathetic friends and the
tears OF sOrTowlne relatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
Personal and General.

Judge Waller r. Staples returned from Roa-
nOke Yesterday.
Mr.. Allen Parry Moon. of Baltimore, is Wis
iting his uncle, Ellis Nj. Moon, Westmc'eand
Club.
Mr.. Isaac Davenport was reported as rest
ING more comfortably yesterday than any day
since his illness began.
Miss Mary 0. Harwood. of FLOYD avenue
left Yesterday for Elizabeth City, n. C., 70
visit her friend, Miss Cartwright.
The Howitzers' annual picnic will take
place at Youngs pond May 18TH. For the
first time they will be accompanied by ladies'
Mr.. Willie Allen. formerly Of this city, has
Just recovered from a severe illness and -
now with his wife at Hotel Altamont. Balti-
more.
There we're 263 deeds recorded in tho
Chancery Court clerks Office during the
month Of April. This is about 100 less than
last year.
4 reception was rendered the officers Of the
Bellevue Pleasure Club Wednesday evening
bv Mr.. Walter Jackson at his home, 727 north
Fourth.
The net earnings during March Of the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company were
s227, 7O6.A; expenses, including taxes,
S4gS $50 %.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO
Henry hOSs ana llhlnub ijaNL1 'NOAoltN'js D'A'
Reed and Mary Boiling (cOlOred). Warren 4.
Wood and Mollie Iaudree.
Mr.. Waller Scott. who has been i'll for some
time past. is reported in precarlOus condi-
ton. DR.. jHunter Mcclure will to-day per-
form an operation on him.
Since Major Peytou Bandolphs death Cap
tain w. H. Green has been representing the
executive department in the direction OF the
accounting and treasury departments.
A drunken man fell down a staircase near
Ninth and Bank streets early yesterday morn
ing. and the ambulance carried him 10 the
alnshouse and subsequently to his home.
Mr.. Harry W. Taliafcros funeral took
place yesterday from the Third Christian
church. Rev Mr.. Cole oficiated. and the
remains were inferred in lakewood Cemetery.
Mr.. Thomas T. Turner. son Of the late
Major D. p urner, is visiting his old friends IN
Richmond. Mr.. Turner holds responsible
pos lion in the Telephone Exchange Of At
lanta, Ga.
Mr. Massey Superintendent of Public In
structon. has issued circular urging teach
ers % attend the summer Institutes, and CIV
ing the times and places Of each, which has
been published IN this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
LYNCHHVRH.
Death Of Mrs. Tidgeway HOlt-The Colored
College Site Selected.

Death Of Mrs. Itidgeway Holt-1he Colored
College Site Selected.
LYNcHBURG. Va, April Special. Mrs.
Jennie S. Holt, whose sickness was announced
yesterday by your correspondent, died late last
night ut the Norvell-Arlington Hotel, III this
city. after \ protracted illness. The announce
ment Of the death Of this most estmable lady
wife of Mr. Ridgeway Holt. of the Yellow
Sulphur Springs, while not unexpected; Will
be received with profound sorrow by large
circle Of attached friends, both In Lynchburg
and elsewhere. She was beloved by all VINO
knew her for her many ennobllng traits OF
head and heart.
DIR. John +. Goucher, president of the
Women's College, Baltimore; DR.. +. ).
Wagner, President of Education Cooper, and
Messrs Sager and Bennett, all of whom are
interested in the Colored College here. went
over the ground that has been purchased Tor
the purpose to-day and laid of the site for the
college building The principal structure Will
be Of solid stone andwork on u VIII be begun
at once. The estimated cost of the principal
building is $4,000, and all the material and
labor Will he procured here.
One of the prettiest and most interesting
marriages that has occurred in Lynchburg
for some time took place ut the Church OF the
Holy Cross this morning at 9 o'clock, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. William NJ. Doyle,
of Baltimore, and Miss Mary j. O'Brien, the
daughter of our t0wnsman, Mr.. Thomas
O'Brien. The interesting ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Father McGuirk, the pastor,
who celebrated nuptial mass.
The Agricultural and Mechanical Society Of
shs city. Senator John w. Daniel president.
at a meeting held last night resolved 10 ac-
cept the location rendered them by the River
mont Company rs the place OF holding future
fairs. The old grounds have been turned into
a city park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
CRUSHED BENEATH A ROCK.
Terrible Death Of q ROad-Hand Near
Roanoke.
ROSS DODYSENT TOOHIOFOR ETERMEET
The CoIored College site Selected in lynch
burg-Doath OF Mrs. RidGeway Holt
News from over the State.

ROANOKE. VA, April 3O.-ISpecial. Nick
Flood is resting quietly tonight. and is doing
MS we'll "a could be expected. The remains
Of Ross were shipped to Prospect, o., for
interment TODAY.
Freelin Lawton, engaged in grading the
road on Mill Mountain, was caught under a
rolling rock to-day and crushed to death.
Lawton. with a number Of other laborers,
was at work on part Of the road on the
mountain when a heavy piece Of rock.
loosened by blast above them, came rolling
down with fearful velocity. The rest Of the
men managed 10 get out of the way.
Thieves broke into the tailoring establish
ment of Lewis q Perry on Salem avenue, last
night and stole between four and five
hundred dollars worth Of goods, some being
the material Of unfinished suits OF clothing.
Entrance was effected by forcing open the
back door. The robbery was not discovered
until the commencement Of business tins
morning.
II. S. Bomberger. Of BOOnesboro. and Miss
jennie Smith daughter Of Mr. Henry SmtI,
of this city, were married this afternoon at z
o'clock al The family residence. y Seventh
avenue. southwest, and left on the83O o'clock
train for the East.
A cOrOner's Jury held an inquest over the
remains Of Edward Harvey, who was shot yes,
terday afternoon by Paul Angle. and rendered
o verdict that the boy came to lis death from
q pistol shot fired by Angle, with malicious in
tent 70 kill. Before an investigation ne
shooting was thought 10 be accidental. Alex.
O'Connor, one OF tho jury. has served on
three coroner's juries in this city during the
last three weeks.
The spring meeting Of the Driving Park
Association Of Roanoke will be held May 9th
2sth. 2gth and 30th There will be ;hree trot--
ting races for purses aggregating s60O, ana
seven running races for purses aggregatinS
al 600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
SONS or THE REVOLUTION.
Annual Meeting of the National Society of
America in Hartford.

Hartford, CoNN.. April 9O.-The National
Society of Sons of the American Revolution
held their annual meeting here to-day. Presi-
dent Welsh. of New York. presided. The
roll-call found ffty-four gentlemen present.
The minutes Of the last meeting at Louisville
were read and accepted.
The president appointed Colonel l.. l.. Nor
.pan. of Connecticut: Governor Green and
Judge Arnoux. of New York. a committee 70
wait mon Governor Arikeley. Of Connect
cut. and 10 extend TO aim the cOurtesles Of
the Convention 1t was voted 10 accept the
invitation of the Connecticut Society 10 ban
auet this evening. President Webb then
read his annual report. He said the Society
was in a very prosperous condition. He sue-
gested that a committee consisting OF the
president and vice-president of the State So
ciety be appointed to confer With a like COM
mittee of the Sons of the Revolution Of New
York. Pennsylvania and Washington, to ar
range some plan Of unity
The report of the secretary followed. The
total membership OF the society is about
$500.
The committee on obituaries read resou-
tons Of regret at the deaths of General Sher-
man. Admiral Porter and General Joseph L.
Johnston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
OOlIINION PARLIAMENT.
The Governor General Refers TO the Proposed
Reciprocity Treaty.

OTTAWA. OsT., April 3O.-The first session
Of the Seventh Parliament Of the Dominion
of Canada was formally opened at o'clock.
The Goyernor-General read his speech in
which lie said:
My advisers. availing themselves of the
opportunities which wero presented in the
closing months Of last year caused the United
States to be reminded Of the willingness Of
Canada in joining in making efforts for the
extension and development of trade between
the Republic and the Dominion as well as for
the friendly adjust ment Of those matters Of
international character which remain unset
tied. am pleased to say that these represen-
tatiOns have resulted in an assurance that IN
October next the Government of the United
States will be prepared 10 enter into con-
ference to consider the best means of arriving
at a practical solution Of these important
questions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
DlNVILLE.
Bar-Rooms 20 Close Early-Tobacco snip
ments During April

D.xvn1E. VA, April 3O.-Ispeciall-Ihe
official announcement was made to-day OF the
passage Of the new ordinance requiring BAR
rooms to close at p NJ, which ordinance nance
roes into effect tomorrow The saloons
which have billiard-rooms attached nave ar VI
ranged 10 close the bars at the hour namea III
the ordinance and to keep open the OnIlatu
department if necessary. r.. A..
cify in knril amounted TO 62682 pounds.
being "a. COO pounds less than the shipments
for April Of last year. shipments for January
list to April 3Oth, inclusive, We're 1919 !to1
pounds being only 1903 pounds more than
FOR the same period Of last year;
There were butnine marriage licenses issue1
nv fhe clerk Of the court in April, five of
Which were for white couples, and four for
colored couples.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
BRUTAL PRIZE FIGHT.
Jack BoIand and Billy Young Meet Near
Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, April sO.-T'he much talked
Of prize fight between Jack Boland' OF I'm
cinnati. and Billy Young. Of this city, took
place shortly after sunrise this morning IN
54-foot ring with one-half ounce gloves TOR
$3.50 side. Boland weighed l27 pounds and
Young 1921. A large crowd was present and
betting was lively. Twenty-three rounds
we're fought. in the first three Of which Young
had the advantage but he rushed the fighting
and became weak.
First round-Young got in the first blow
and Boland first blood.
Ronnds two to eight, inclusive-Blows
were lively and vicious. Boland practically
winning them.
Rounds nine tosixteen, inclusive, were very
tame. -u
In the seventeenth Boland landed two tell
inc blows which nearly did Young.
Rounds eighteen % twenty-five. inclusive
were tame fighting all in Boland's favor,
In the twenty-third round vicious blow
by both. Boland was thrown over the ropes,
and is said 10 have been kicked in a tender
spot by Young. He remained motionless. and
had to be carried from the grounds suffering
intensely. Young was severely punished.
Roland was awarded the fight on foul. A
purse of $50 was taken up for the loser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
Lewis Mackenzie Ill.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. April SO.-[Special. Mr..
Lewis Mackenzie, the last of the ante bellum
leaders and since the war the wheel-horse of
State, lies at the point of death. He has been
confined to his rooms for several days with
kidney trouble. His advanced age goes
against his recovery. He is we'll known
throughout tho State, and has been active in
politics since about ls40.
Mr. William II. Phillips, who took eye
wash for cough mixture on Monday, is not so
well to-day. He takes nourishment, however,
and Is conscious most of the time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
DESTR UCTITE BLAZE.
Professor Rawlings Stable Destroyed by
Flre-Blshcp WilsOn-PersOnal.

Fire-Bishcp WilsOn-PersOnal.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, Va. April 3O.-[Special.l !
The very fine stable stmw-houses and wagon
shed at Carlton" the farm of Professor II.
ii. Rawlings, adjoining Charlottesville, were
totally destroyed by fire last night about IL
o'clock.
The fire had gained such Roadway that no
effort was made to save the buildings. Pro
fessOr rawlings was not at home. A large
number of people were attracted TO the scene,
which was grand. the surrounding mountains,
PantOps Academy, &c., being clearly shown
against the SKY.
Bishop A. w. Wilson is expected in Char
lottesville on Saturday Sunday morning he
will preach at the chapel at the Midland juno
ton, where the Methodist congregation now
worship while their church is undergoing re-
pairs. At night he will preach at the Uni
yersity OF Virginia.
The Union chapel at EdGehill, the home OF
the Misses Randolph. near Charlottesyille.
recently completed. is a handsome little
structure. complete in all its architectural
beauty, within and without Gothic windows
and neat furniture.
Hon. Thomas S. Martin. president of the
Charlottesville Land Company, arrivedin this
place last night from Richmond.
Captain j. A. S. Patterson, accompanied by
several friends. are in Charlottesville. They
are from Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
yIRGIvIA AND CARoLINA ROAD.
The Petersburg Chamber OF Commerce Take
Action Concerning IT.

Action Concerning IT.
PETERsBUBG. Va, April 30.-ISpecial. !
A special meeting of the Board Of Governors
Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of Petersburg
was held at the Tobacco Exchange this after
noon 10 act upon letter received from S. w.
Travers. chairman Of the committee on in
land trade Of the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce. in referencetO the Virginia and
Carolina railroad. The letter was read, but
the propriety of its being published was
questioned and the board voted not 70 give 1t
out to the reporters Of the press for publica-
ton.
After good deal of discussion in regard to
the status of the Virginia and Carolina road.
the following resolution. offered by Mr.. }. /.
Dalton, was adopted
Resolved. That a committee OF five be APP
pointed by the Chair % confer with the COM
mittee on inland trade of the Richmond
Chamber Of Commerce. with a view 10 fur
thering the construction Of the Virginia
and Carolina road, az requested IN
the letter Of S. W. Travers. char
man Of said last mentioned committee;
and further, that the said committee
be authorized TO cooperate with any commit
tee which may hereafter De appointed by the
City Council 10 take action in regard to the
Virginia and Carolina railroad. Chairman
Venable appointed the committee: Messf5.
Robert Gillian. r. G. Scott, l.. i. Marks, >.
T. Dalton and Simon Seward. On motion
Chairman Venable was added TO the commit
tee ~ chairman.
The Nav Musical Festival, undor tho aus
pieces of the Petersburg Musical Association
opened mt the Academy of Music tonight
with grand orchestral concert The enter
tainment WAS given by The Baltimore Sym
phony Orchestra. thirty-two performers, Ross
Jungnicel conductor. The solists were: Miss
Marion Weed. alto. Of New York Mr., Gustav
Berneike. bass Of Cleveland. 1heinstrumental
soloisis we're Xavier Reiter, French horn;
Fritz Caul. violin. and Paul Miersch, violin
cello. The performers we're all good. and the
soloists were frequently recalled Miss Weed
made herself perfect favorite with the audi
ence. and the French-horn playing OF Reiter
was phenomenal. such playing has never be-
l.. IL. Inf1 cI.11rlr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
rLUTANNA AFFATRS.
Open Field and Free Fight for the County
Oaices-The Crops.

FLUyANNA CoUHTY, April 30.-lSpecial. !
Monday was our regular county court day.
Since the resignation Of Judge E. A. King,
because Of his removal to the city Of Roanoke,
Judge rrice OF G0ochland, has been holding
our courts with entire satisfaction. But little
was done yesterday except the granting OF
licenses. fewer applications being made for
liquor license THAI tCr several years.
There were some fifteen or twenty candl-
dates for the varous county offices on the
grounds vigorously pushing Their canvass.
As all the candidates are Democrats no noml-
nations have been made. 50 there IS an open
field and tree fight, and while the war is being
waged with unusual vim aud energy, 1t IS
courteous and friendly
Recent mineral developments in tins county,
especially about Columbia and BremO, and IN
the Central Plains ueighborhood. IS attract
ing the attention Of prospectors and capitalists,
and giving more hopeful feeling to our
people.
we are suffering from severe drought, and
farm work, already delayed, is being still
interrupted. The worst prospect for tobacco
plants we have had for years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
THE NEH RAILWAT.
Pei,-Ne OF wythe County Anxious 70 See II
Conpletod-Personal.

Inplctod-IerhOnhis
IvANHoE, April 3O-ISpeciaLl-Word comes
to us to-day from reliable authority that
George r. Mills. the well-known railroad con-
tractor. will begin work again on the Cripple
Creek and North Carolina railroads about the
first of May. This IS news gladly received by
the citizens of this section, as the work on
both these roads stopped III the middle OF a
very hard winter, throwing a number of men
out Of work at a very uniOoked-ior
and undesired shutdown. 1t Is now
hoped the Norfolk and Western company
will push these roads TO completion. The
Cripple Creek road, which has been consid-
erabiy worked on. will form the connecting
link Of trunk line to Wilmington at the
coast in North Carolina, a most important
step in the opening up of this part of South
west Virginia.
Mr. Sizer, of Sizer & Stevens, one Of our en-
ergetic young merchants returned TO our
town on Wednesday evening with his bride,
formerly Miss Stevens.
Miss Kathleen Saylor, OF Lewistown, Pa,
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. f. b. Crissman, IN
Ivanhoe She expects TO spend the summer
in Virginia.
Mr.. Robert Campbell. foreman at Reed
Island mines, spent Sunday at home with his
family in IvanhOe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01

Pretty Wedding at the Old Capitai-Death OF
Mr.. John Williamson.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April 9O.-ISpecial !
A very pretty wedding took place here this
morning at $3.50 o'clock at the residence Of
Mrs Marion A. Barlow. the contracting
parties being Mr.. John L. Daniel, promising
Young limb of the law from Cape Charles
Nty. and Miss Henriette l.. Barlow. The
bride isapetite brunette and looked exce9 f
Nv beautiful. She wore travelling suit OF gray
with hat and gloves 10 match, and beautiful
bunch of pink roses. Rev. ?. I. Warren, Of
the Baptist church, performed the ceremony.
The pariors were beautifully decorated with
calla lilies and other exquisite flowers. After
receiving the congratulations, OF the assem-
bled friends, the pair were driven TO the depot,
where the train was taken for the home OF the
groom. -. -. -
received here of the death of Mr.. John
Williamson in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr..
Williamson was raised here and resided here
until few years ago, when he removed to the
West. He was the brother Of Mrs. Randolph
Harrison of this place. and of Rev. Charles
=. Williamson, of Lexington, Ky.