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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
FELL DEAD IN HIS PULPIT.
Rev. R. A. Kicks Suddenly SuccumbS to a
Stroke Of Ap0pleIy.
SERVICES IN MEMORY OF GEN. JOHNSTON.
Death Of Major Hearne, of Winston-Oxford
Votes for the New Railway-North
Carolina News.

RAIr1GH. n. c.. April 27-lSpccial. Yes
terday morning while Rev. r. A. Kicks, a
Christian minister at Burlington. was in the
midst of preaching sermon to his congrega-
ton at that place, he suddenly fell dead in
his pulpit with stroke OF apoplexy.
The remains passed through here to-day.
being conveyed TO Ridgeway. where he for
merly resided. He was a very popular minis
ter in Burlington. having a large flock, and
was n man Of family.
Yesterday afternoon in Edenton-street
Methodist church in this city, memorial ser
vices we're held in honor Of General Joseph f..
Johnston. in accordance with the appoint
ment to hold similar services all over the
South. j. b. Bachelor, Esq. opened the
services with appropriate remarks, explain
ing the purposes Of the meeting and referring
in well-ChOeen words TO General Johnston.
The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. j..
II. Gordon. and choice musical selections
were rendered by a selected choir.
The Democratic voters of the city IN The
ward meetings tonight voted for Thomas
Badger for the next Mayor Of this city, his
term TO begin May g. Aldermen We're elected
in every ward who are in favor Of Badger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
THE EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
The Next Session to Consider the Dividing OF
the Diocese.

PErERsBuEo. VA, April 27.-ISpecial. J
The committee on arrangements for the Pro
testant Episcopal Council, which meets in
this city on MAY goth, has its work well in
hand. The session of the Council Is looked
forward to with great interest, and that in-
iercst centres mainly in the matter of the di-
vision of the diocese.
The Council will open on Wednesday May
Goth. and will be in session until the following
Saturday. 1t is expected that there will be
about two hundred delegates in attendance
from the diherent.sections of the State.
Rev. Thomas Spencer, of this city, con-
Quoted services at the Episcopal church at
Chester on yesterday.
A branch of the Epwo-th League was or
gained yesterday at Wesley NJ f. church,
with the following officers: j. W. McCaleb,
president; Orris Poarch. first vice president.
c. NJ. Bristcr. second vice-presdent: u. t.
Alley, secretary W. Il. Turner. treasurer.
The Petersburg Grcys have not yet decided
whether or not they will accept the invitation
extended them to attend the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues bazaar, which begins to-mor-
row night.
The young white man. Peter Calvin. who
was arrested here Saturday on telegram
from the authorities of Norfolk, where he is
said to be wanted for the larceny Of S7O0. was
taken 10 that place yesterday afternoon in
charge of an officer who came here for him.
Mr.. Daniel Wells has been elected driver of
one OF the hose carts of the fire department
MIR. Wells has been for some time past driver
for the southern Express Company
Mrs. y. j. scott, of Portsmouth. is in the
city on visit 10 her father MIR. 4. H..
Dewel, on Halifax street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28

Bates store. and there parcelled out between
the old Bates and the new firm of Bates a.
Dale. the latter taking their portion to Guest
station. twelve miles distant. and disposlng OF
them at remarkably reduced prices TO W.
GINA and kentucky dealers.
AT last one Of the shippers suspected some
thing wrong, snd stopped his goods in transit,
Fearing that their game was mp. Dale skipped
of into kentucky with rs much plumber AS be
could carry, while young Bates came 70 St.
Paul for his wife. Just at this Juncture two
of Lynchburgs keenest dIummeTs, X. d.
Urquhart and w. T. Terry. appeared on the
field and soon found out tie situation, and
got out warrants for the arrest Of all three Of
tho parties The two Bateses were taken into
custody. and on searching tho store OF tho
elder Bates it was found packed with great
quantities Of the fraudulently- acquired goods,
which he claimed to have purchased from his
two clorks.
The 1ynchburg drummers had everything
attached in the possession Of the parties and
hope To- save the merchants q large portion
OF their losses. Some Knoxville houses also
suffered by tie svindle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
THREE yEssELs WBECKED.
Disastrous Result of Saturday Nights Gale
on the Bay-A Small Fire.

NORFOLK. Va. April 27.--lSpecial The
news reached the city to-day OF the wreck OF
several vessels during the gale Saturday night
on tho bay.
The schooner Ihzcl Dell. bound from At
lantic City. \. j., 90 Piankatank, was caught
with all sails set by n sudden sQuall and cap
sized. OF her crew OF four men. John Walker,
Of Piankatank. a colored cook, was drowned;
the other three. Captain Monroe. Mate Charles
Surft. and Irving Mclean, were rescued by
tho steamer Carolina, after having clung 10
the vessel for about ten hours.
On the same night the schooner llzZle ID.
Parker was sunk near Hog Island. All OF
her crew Of five mon were rescued except
William Burk, colored. who died of cold and
exhaustion. though dashed TO spar by his fell
lows
Another schooner, whose name could not be
learned, was reported by an incoming vessel
as abandoned.
A fire on Howard street yesterday, IN 2
block of frame houses occupied by cOlorcd
people, burned two tenements and another
small structure Loss about $500.
Police Officer Mezzick was attacked by a
drunken prisoner some time ago, from theset-
fects of which he has been confined 20 his
house six weeks suffering intensely.
Postmaster Haygocd, of Edgelton station,
on the Atlantic and Danvillo railroad, has
been arrested in connection with the Atlantic
and Danville robbery. Two negroes and a
man named Harris the latter of whom with
Bailey, the station agent, have turned States
evidence.
GAVIN, tne young man arrested on 'he
charge OF rObbing. has been discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
A MfuMOTH SPINDLE.
alchmond and Lynchburg Merchants Duped
by Sharper.

LYNcHDURG. Va, April 27-lSpecial "A
monstrous swindling scheme has just been
unearthod at ST. Paul. Wise county. Virginia.
the present terminus of the Clinch Valley ex-
tension OF the Norfolk and Western railroad
including many thousand of dollars from mer-
'hanis Ut tins and other cities.
MI VI. y. Bates Is leading merchant nj
IT. Paul. and enjoyed extensive credit. having
been quite prompt ~ paving all of his bills
lie was assisted in his store bv two voung
pen, members OF has family, named Bates and
Dale. the former hearing the same name and
"rAng almost ldeniicAly the same hand
and signature OF the elder Bates. Altor
the scheme OF swindling was concoctel
between the three parties Young Bates mo
teeued - make large orders, mostly on lead
slg nous, IN TINS city. including the follow
,,hg Williams. White & Co. Craddock
Levy 90, Davis, Dinguid a Co.. Christian
~ watts Hilllam d Co., Clark Ainslcy 4 Co.
scott x Noble, and several Others Orders
were also made on the New York Wholesale
Nougn company, Of Roanoke; H. c. Leigh.
", a Co, aud Wingo. Elliott Il Crunp Of
Richmond.
Surprising the orders to be from the old
nrn 81 NJ. '. Bates. they were all promptly
hhed by TIE merchants. and IN tho short
SPACE OF TWO weeks the depot at n. Paul was
hlled to oyeriiow-1noi goods marked To IL
Bates. and II made the people think the
house WAS dong a. tremendous whole
sale rs well as retail business Among the
numerous assignments were thirty-fye bags
of fine coffee aud other articles in prof1sion.
~ the goods arrived they were taken TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
4 Good Suggestion.

Some months ago ! read in THE RICHMOND
TlMEs an article suggested by the Win
chester Times 10 TINS effect. That that
section of the State Of Virginia
wanted and needed more direct railroad
connection with Richmond and the South.
And. looking at a railroad map, you will see
that u IS almost a direct line from Richmond
Via Fredericksburg. Warcnton. thence to
Manassas Gap and TO kiycItOn. which inter
set with the railroads extending through
Pennsylvania and the great West from which
much heavy freight and travel are compelled 10
60 via Philadelphia Baltimore. and farther
North. making hundreds of miles more Of
transportation to reach Richmond and other
points South, which might be saved by
a railroad connection as described herein. A
line from Fredericksburg to Warrenton
Junction lair line IS twenty-five miles. and
Of easy grade. and from the junction via
Warrenton TO Riyerton is thirty miles lair
hnel added together the distance from
fredericksburg % Riyerton is fifty-hve miles.
where II would intersect with railroads from
Northwest and West. seeking transportation
10 the Southern States, which is now COM
PEELED 20 20 roundabout way 10 reach les
destination either by stanton, Waynesboro.
or the North. as before mentioned. This
would be profitable adjunct T. tho Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac road
Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
CbarIottcsviiIe'. Demonstration.

Charlottesville. VA, April 27-lSpeciall.
A very large attendance was Mt the Presbv-
terian church yesterday afternoon at 8 O'Clock
to hear the memorial exercises in honor OF
General Joseph E..Johnston. Joseph Bowie
Strange Camp Confederate Veterans, under
whose auspices the services were held, at
tended in q body and were commanded by
General Thomas +. Rosser Company, ID
(Monticello Guard, Captain 7. $ Keller
commanding. acted as escort to the camp.
Rev. Drs. George l.. Petrie. Of the Presby-
terrain church. John b. 1urpin, Of the Baptist
church. and r. II. Gwinn. of the Charlotto'-
vile Female Seminary. took part in the exer-
cses After the reading Of appropriate scrip
ture lessons and the rendition of some fine
music. notably beautiful solo by Mrs. Milar,
DR.. Petrie delivered the address on the char
acter and life of General Johnston. The ad-
dress was listened 10 with profound attention,
and WIS in DR.. Petrio's usual Iine style.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
TOBACCO rHIEyBs ARRESTED.
Three Men Jailed Charged With Arson and
stcnlng-Other News.

MnToN, n. c., April 27.-lSpecial. Two
weeks ago last night. the Pscking-house OF Mr..
n. NJ. Richmond who lives near Milton. was
burned. II was very evident that it was tho
work Of an incendiary, and that robbery had
preceded, the burning NIr. Richmond deter
mined to bring the criminals 10 justice. and
set to work h ferret them out. After ten
days Of careful and persistent watching he Sc
cured evidence sufficient, and on Thursday
had J. n carp, l.. g. Phelps and Tuck
Hughes arrested. The first two are white men,
and neighbors Of Richmond. Part of the
missing tobacco was found on Earps premises.
also lot OF barbed wire. the property Of ). u.
and j. T. Sea. was found in Earp's we'll Yes
terdoy all three Of the men had a nearing before
n. r. Roiney at this place. 4 large crowd at
tended the trial. which lasteda day. Phelps
and carp confessed the theft Of the tobacco
and completely in the burning. but srld Tuck
Hughes did the actual burning. All three
were bound over TO court on several counts
each. and failing 10 give bond, they were this
morning sent 10 Yanceyvlle, where they will
have 10 lie in Jail until court. which will not
be held until the middle Of November.
Rev Mr. Campbell. of Richmond, Is here NJ
the invitation Of the Presl ytcrian church Of
this place. which contemplates calling him to
become its pastor. The church has been va
cant about three months.
Farm work is beingpushed, and the outlook
for the farmers is improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
THE UMENT BEGINS.
Summing Up In the McCrscken Murder Case
Is Against tho Prisoner.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, April 27.--ISDecial.l
Argument in the McCracken murder case be
gan this morning. and ut the adjournment Of
court this morning ST. George X. titzhugh.
Esq, the prisoners counsel. was still speaking.
having spoken nearly seven hours. and an
nounced that he would resume tomorrow.
On the opening of the court this morning, it
having been announced by counsel that all
evidence for and against the prisoner was in,
the court presented its instructions 10 the
jury, which is considered to be against the
prisoner.
Tho argument was opened Nv Common
wealth's Attorney John L. Goodrich, Esq, who
spoke for an hour. He was followed 10y Alr.
Fitzhugh as above stated.
The interest manifested still continues, as
is attested by the large crowd daily in atten-
dance. and much speculation is INDUCED in
as 10 the jury's verdict
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28

The Ex-COnvict in Albemarle Visiting His
Fiance-Personal and General News.


CHARLorrEsyIL1r, VA, April 27.-ISpeciall
f. G. Morgan. the young Englishman re-
Gently discharged from the penitentiary, did
leave Richmond for this county. and is said
20 he now visiting the family of Mr.. John
Alexander and others near Warren. While
he was confined in the county Jail in this city
for the shooting of Miss Coles, young lady to
whom he is said 10 be engaged. she repeatedly
visited him, and it is now said that he is visit
ing her. She has never wayered in her at
tachment for Morgan. 1t is denied by gen.
tleman Of the same nationality in this city
that he failed 10 pay his debts in this county,
who represent him 10 be q hot-blooded, I'M
pulsive man. but thoroughly honorable.
The spirit OF Improvement Is rampant in our
city. More painting, paper hanging. etc, Il
being done at this time than ever known
before in the history Of Charlottesville
The following have been elected TO the res
poctve Offices Of the Sunday school recently
established ly the Charlottesville Baptist
church. in the northeast section of the city:
". j. Gwatkin. superintendent; NJ. G.
Thomas. assistant superintendent; G. G.
Wright secretary, James Nj. Williams. treas
uror The remaining officers will be elected
tomorrow. The school will meet on Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Lille Porterfcld and Mr.. J. Abel
were married at Mcchlm's River, Albemarie
county, at the residence Of the brides grand
parents The bride received many handsome
presents.
Hon. j. Richard WingGeld. recently nomi-
mated for county treasurer by the Democrats
is i'll Mt his residence, few miles IN the
county.
Judge John NJ. White, of this city, is in
1rOnton, O.. on important business.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. Z. Valentine are in West
Virginia visiting relatives.
Major $. b. Woods returned 10 the city last
night from several days trip to Bath
cOunty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
EaruNiiie Notes.

FaRNnIE. Va. April Especial. 1-As.
sistant Bishop Randolphswas announced "a
hrmation al the Episcopal church on yester-
day, but was unavoidsbly detained BY sick
ness. lie will be here on Tuesday night and
confer the usual rites
Rev. Mr.. Dsbney. Of Dinwiddie, preached
IN the morning at tho Presbyterian church.
Judge Irving has gone to Buckingham TO
hold his regular court. The Judge. though
much improved. has been forbidden by his
doctor 70 SIT In any long or intricate case.
Mr.. and Yrs. Baxter Tuggle, of Richmond.
are GA q visit 10 the home OF the lattcr.
Miss Coral Meredith has returned to Rich
mond.
Mr.. Samuel Mckinney has returned from
his Northern trip.
Miss Bessie Mckinney Is quite sick.
Mr.. Fred Buxg. Of Richmond, is In town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
ParlOr and Public Singing.

II does not always follow that every girl
who makes Il good parlor singer is a success
upon the concert or operate stage. and the
reverse is equally true. The home singing is
often good preparation, though il IS by no
means a necessary one for the later and more
professional work Many singers make the
step direct from the conservatory 20 the
stage. though an intermediate condition OK
parlor singing may be most happy IL It's con-
sequences. IL doubtless does give a certain
amount Of confidence. which. however.
think Is apt 10 vanish when the singer appears
for public approval. Should this be the case,
she must be careful TO conceal her feelings as
much as is possible. for fear begets awkward
ness, and the effect Of the latter upon an
audience is unfortunate
BY parlor singing. too, a singers repertoire
may be extended, and a. good singer should
adopt more than one style if able to do so.
this is most desirable. Ballad singing. which
is so successful in parlors. loses as much of its
effectiveness when tFansplanted 70 the stage
as do the arias and more forid examples OF
concert and opemtic music, if removed from
their proper environment. A good parlor
singer can do the former work. perhaps better
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
~ HONOR on GENERAL JOHNSTON.
Memorial Services Mt Winston-Death of
Major IIcarne.

WINSTON n. c.. April. 27.-lSpecial IA
large assembly Of Confederate Veterans, to-
gether with the Forsyth RIfemen and a
number Of citizens, gathered at the opera
house here ut o'clock yesterday afternoon
% pay tribute 30 the memories Of General
Joseph +. Johnston and Captain NJ. ".
Norfeet. the last named brave soldier and
honored citizen who died here few months
ago.
Interesting and touching addresses were
made 10y several prominent diyines and other
speakers on the life-work Of these two hon
ored Southern soldiers.
Major William Allen Hearne, associate eAi-
tor Of the Daily Sentinel and one Of the best
known and ablest writers of the State press.
died in Salem late Saturday night in his forty
ninth year. The deceased had been connected
with newspaper work for generation. He
served in both the Confederate army and
navy. and wa on the Merimac in Hampton
Roads on March 9. 1868. III that fearful naval
battle with the Federal ron-clad, the Mont
tor and other war vessels.
Ills remains were taken tO.NeY Berne this
morning for interment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
CITY POINT CHAT.
Farmers Making Progress-Bishop white
10 Xlsit the Church News.

Cry POINT, VA, April 27.-ISpecial The
farmers are working elegantly and making up
much of the time which was lost by the wet
weather. Some of them have nearly finished
planting corn. Trucks, such as potatoes,
onions, &C., are being raised here to great
extent
Bishop White will visit the Episcopal
churches at this place next Sunday. He will
confirm at ST. Johns in the morning and at
the colored mission at night
A fund has been raised TO repair and beau
tify ST. Johns church, and with the 5000
which is already in hand it will be made an
attractive building at an early day.
The services and Sunday school are kept
up regularly at Merchants Hope church by
the 10y reader. MIR. w. II. Harrison.
new organ has been bought which will
be in place in n few weeks now. and will
add a great deal to the pleasure of the chill
dren and the congregation.
Mr.. Harrison is the delegate 10 the Council
which meets in Petersburg May 10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
II CHAscERY.
(Copv Of decrge entered April 0, isgi.)

This cause came on sgain this day 70 be
further heard on the papers formerly read anu
the decree herein entered this day and was ar.
gued by counsel; on consideration whereof and
IL appearing TO tho court from the report OF
Master Commissioner Jackson Guy filed IN this
cause March q. 1891. that the following ludg-
nent creditors Of Thomas G. keyeley, deceased,
10 wit: Mary n. BootOn, Custfs Nhhoit, George
". Clark Z. T. johnson HI. Rosenheim and
Southern FertiliElng Company have served
garnishee notices on the executors OF }. I. lay
Tor deceased. that Mary h. Chapman has as
signed her interest In j. I. Iaylors estate 20 II.
l. Stannrd that said T. L. Stanard has assigned
his interest III said estate 20 /. III. Stanard, =.
Is. Bradley and y. u. Wallace, that Allison and
Addison have filed \ petition claiming the IN
terest Of said r. r. Stanard under Judgment
and execution. and that + II. Stanard has given
an order for three hundred and soyenty-fVe
dollars on the executors Of J. 7. TAYLOR on his
interest In the said estate IN favor D. flollor
Fenton. The court doth further adludge order
and decree that u be referred % Master Com
missioner Jackson Guy 20 take ana report %
the court 20 whom and in what proportions tho
balances respectively reported to be duo 20 +.
X. Keyeley. Mary r. Chapman, Il. L. Stanards
estate and +. II. Stanard by his report u March
a. 1921, should be paid, but before taking said
account said Commissioner must give notice Of
the time ami place for taking same by publica-
ton once a week for four successive weeks IN
some newspaper published in tho city Of Rich
mOnd. which shall be IN lieu or personal norc9
10 all parties. the costs OF said inquiry 20 be
borne by said respective parties, and 10 no'
being intended at this time by the court % pass
upOn tho said report OF Commissioner Guy Med
March %. 1891, or the accounts Herewith re-
turned"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
4 BOOM FOR MfDTSOy.
4 Big Real Estate Boom-The Prohibition
whisky Flght-Other News.

MADISON n. O.. April 27.-lSpecial Mr..
f. II. Stewart. Of Roanoke, Va, representing
a syndicate composed Of Roanoke Baltimore,
and Philadelphia capitalists WAS in this city
few DAYS ago. and secured options on LOO
acres of land IN and near Madison.
The plans of the company are 10 lay on
streets avenues, and parks grade and pave
the streets. establish water-works. and build
M electric street railway Then they propose
10 build wooden and cotton factory. roller
Touring mill, and establish later steel and
iron plant.
A temperance drama was given here Friday
night by amateur actors entitled Signing
the Pledge" and was very largely attended.
The proceeds were applied for the benefit Of
the Womans Christian Temperance Union.
This is a dry town. q local option law
havinl been passed here about two years ago.
The limit expires on the 9Th of June, and
strenuous EFFORT will be made by the
whisky ring 10 defeat second enactment
of the law bu. it is almost certain that the
"drysn will be again victorious. for there is n
strong sentiment here against the sale Of
lQuDY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
Endemic of Horse Stealing.

RoNoEr. Va. April 27.-lSpecial l-Hors,
stealing has been 50 frequent IN Roanok,
county for the past few months that quite q
number OF citizens recently met in Salem and
organzed vigilance committee to prcycn,
the depredations. Sunday night J. T. Cars,
had fine animal stolen. This makes the
eighth hors hat Ia, been stolen in thecounty
in tho last six months and no arrests have
been made.
Roanoke will make an effort to secure the
Mechanical and Agricultural College if it j.
moved from Blacksburg.
The matter was discussed tonight by the
rca. estate exchange and met with general
favor.
Tho seventy-second anniversary of Odd-Fel-
lowship was celebrated in this city tonight.
Judge w. NJ. Barnitz. once Grand Master of
Virginia. and L. Il. Bond of Petersburg, de-
liyered admirable addresses. The meeting
was large and dcmonstratiye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-28
AcCIDENT1ALrKILLED HIMSELF.
Young Man Shot by "A Pistol in the Pres
enco OF Lady.

LEXINGTON, Va. April 27.--lSpecial THE
sensational report of the untimely death OF q
prominent young man Of Buena Vista has
reached here. Yesterday afternoon between
8 and o'clock, Mr.. David Wise. aged twenty.
and n son of =. s. Wise Of the Wise Wagon
Works. OF Buena VISTA went out driving
on the Jordan road about three
miles from that place with Miss Wendell 4
lady friend. Mr. Wise. while il an obscure
spot began practicing at a target with
pistol which be had in his pocket. and then
in a playful mood he pointedit at the young
lady who protested. when he pointed it at
bis own head, remarking What would peo-
pie say if they saw this
At that instant the pistol fired, killing him
instantly. He will be buried tomorrow at
New Market, his old home.