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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-05
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-05

\ meeting Of the Ex+t utivs Committee
Of the Maine State Bar Association. was
held in this city yesterday. Hon Charles
+. Lithy Of Portland. Hon. S. z. Wisseli
OF Ellsworth, Hon, A VI Spear IT Gsrdi-
ner, and Be.lie C Cornish. + q, the st ere :
tsry OF the Association we're present. The
object was 10 make srrsrg z ments for the
&c. annual meeting OF the Association,
which will be held in this city On Wednes-
day, Feb. 10, 1899. programme was ar
ragged which will be announced in full
later. II is probable that the bu'ine's
meeting will be htd in the afternoon OF
that day at tbs State House, when addresses
will be made BY several disnp suished mem
hers Of thu bar. upon questions Of Interest
to the profession. to be followed by din
usr in the evening. The association nov
numbers more ,hsn two hundred and fifty
members srl it is expected that the ar''
annual meeting will be great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-05
Personals.

In Meonisn Hall Friday evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
A MINISTER'S FALL.
Rev. BIr. Morton Dropped Out OF the Win
dow.

WELDON, n. c.. August 26.-ISpecial. J.
This morning the Rev w. B. Morton, pastor
of the Baptist church in this place, was seri.
ouSy but not dangerously hurt by q fall Ho
was sitting in his room In the second story OF
his boarding house. near a window. and at
tempted to open the blinds by pushing them
with Lis feet. They were rather tight on &C
count of the wet weather and required un-
usual force 70 open them. As they flew open,
Mr. Morton lost his balance. and. the window
reaching nearly 10 the floor he fell out upon
the ground, distance Of about twenty feet,
falling on his shoulder. He was taken mp I'M
conscious and Remained so for about an hour
No bones were broken and DR.. Green, the at
tending physician. thinks there are no in
ternal injuries.
1t has been raining very steadily here for
the past three DAYS, and the river Is very
high good deal Of the low-grOund corn
will be destroyed. kilograms from Danyille
this morning say the river is only about eigh-
teen inches above low-water mark and is fall
ing.
There are to be two Alliance picnics in this
county this week One will be at LittletOn
tomorrow and the other at Brinkleyville Sat
urday There will also be one at Quanky
chapel on September 4th.
1t il reported that the stock company which
about year ago purchased the celebrated
Panacea Springs, this county, have failed to
comply with the terms Of sale. and that the
property has returned 10 the possession Of its
original owner, DR.. T. W. Hsrriss.
blr. W. W. Long and other landowners Of
the adjoining county Of Warren have sent ah
agent 10 Odessa 70 procure 500 families Of ex-
patriated Jews for the purpose Of engaging
them in agricultural pursuits.
The Colored Industrial. Stock. Fruit and
Agricultural Fair at Newberne closes Friday.
young man named Harris. who went TO
South Carolina last winter from Pitt county.
this State, was killed at Waltersboro, =. c.,
a few days ago.
Mr.. J. j. Long a native of this county, left
for Richmond a few days ago. where he will in
future reside.
Cards are out for the marriage next We'd
nesdav OF Mr.. ". T. Shaw, q popular young
man Of this place, to Miss Lille Gay. one of
the bellies OF Wilson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
connected with tho United States Marine

connected with tho United States Marine
n Il stated that Captain T. o. Troy, master
Of trains of the Virginia Midland railroad ny
this place. with several OF his assistants VIII
be removed 10 Alexandria.
Mr.. d. III. Stern. popular shoe. mercnhnt
of Philadelphia, Is visiting bis father-ln-inW.
Mr.. =. Leterman, and other reistives IN this
Mrs. George S. shackelford, Of Orange. is
visiting her father, DR.. w. G. n. Randolph, IN
Misses Mamie Lottie and Ida Bowers: OF
Richmond, are the guests OF Mrs. Ann Kan
Captain Alonzo wingfeld has returned
from O recruiting trip TO Norfolk, Old Point,
A beautiful german was given at. Mr..
Charles Prices Mochum's River, last night, In
which large number participated. 1t was
led by Mr. Henderson, Of Alton: sup
per followed tho dancing. Among the guests
wero Mrs. Frayser, Mrs. Adams Mrs. Kady
and Miss Wamble, of Washington, ID: g.;
Miss Fleming, Mrs: Fleming; Misses kas,
musky, Miss Emily Wnddill, Miss Euser and
Hiss Ramos, Of Richmond Miss Julia Wad-
dill. Charles City; Mrs. G. H. Price, Buena
Vista. Miss Gertrude Price Mediums River;
Miss Gertrude Jones, OF West Virginia, Miss
NJ. and Sallie Stairs. Atlantic City; Mrs Co
lena. Norfolk; Miss Addie L. and Virginia II.
Vaughan. Hampton and others. Some Of the
centieruen were Willie LaFerty. Dr. Lafierty.
Jr.. and Mr.. Antrim. of Richmond; Mr.. Dan.
White. Ivy Depot; Mr.. Price, Mediums
River Messrs L. NJ Boale. a. Y. Conway. j.
7. Grimes. J. z. Carroll and W. W. Allen, OF
this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
CfPTTOL NOTES.
Interesting Items Of News Gathered Yester
day by "Tmes" Reporter.

Mr.. George Lindsey, commissioner Of rove
nue. Of King William county. was a visitor at
the Capitol yesterday.
Hon. j. D. PretloW, eI-member of the
House Of Delegates from southampton county,
was at the Capitol yesterday
Articles of incorporation Of the r. NJ.
Smith Company of Elizabeth City county
were filed IN the Office of the Secretary Of the
Commonwealth yesterday. Those Of the Fast
Side Land Company, Of Goshen. Va. were
also fled.
r.. X. Adams sheriff Of Cumberland coun-
ty. arrived yesterday with John Walker
,colOred) who was convicted of malicious
assault and sentenced 10 one year in tho
penitentiary.
James h. Blanks commissioner Of revenue
of Petersburg, was among the callers at the
State House yesterday.
Hon J. n Stubs. of Gloucester county.
paid his respects 10 the State officials yester-
day.
Private secretary Mcleod yesterday re-
ceived letter from Governor Mckinney, in
which he stated that he could leave the Blue
Ridge Springs this week, and would DO at
home before very long.
Colonel W. K. Gaines received letter yes
to-day from Mr.. George b. Hannah, stating
the death Of Mrs. General NcCausland. and
notifying him that the remains would
be buried at Point Pleasant, ". Va. to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
JUSTICE JOINS COURT.
White Folks Filled the House and the Col
ored Folks Were Not In II.


The colored folks stood no show at all yes
terday morning in the police court The col
ored orators were not in il. and their accus-
toned seats were occupied by the greatest az
gregation of legal lights which has paraded
the saw-dust for many moons
The case Of Colonel Morrlss and Mr. Guy
was 10 be settled, and they we're as well sup
piled with counsel as camp-meeting Is with
local preachers or q German band with brass
horns.
The Colonel seemed 20 have gotten tine worst
of the hght and appeared yesterday morning
with face unfit tor publication, although be-
meath the cOurtplaster the cuts were rapidly
healing.
II seems that Colonel Morriss alluded 20
three gentlemen, calling each one by his
familiar name Jack. OF course this was not
the fret time on record in which q man has
gotten into trouble over three jacks, but the
gentlemen declined al intention OF wrong
doing, and the case by mutual consent was
dismissed.
William Malone was fined q for being in
toxicatod. 1t is stated upon good authority
that the man fined was not the erstWhile can
didate for guOernatorial hOnors.
Anna Banks is a black woman. She is not
tinged with the softer col0rs that sometimes
prevail among her race, but had she been
born Of night itself she could not well be Of
ing a lot Of dresses from Sarah Evans. and
she walked up TO the desk rs if she had been
thore before. She grabbed up tho book"
and implanted upon it long, loving, linger-
ing kiss"
Drop that book" cried his'Honor: don't
You sec you are kissing Mr. Sands white
book" Anna was sent to Jail for sixty days.
Thomas Saunders white was fined g for
being drunk and 800 for carrying concealed
weapons
William Smith alias Pudding was charged
with beating Rena Bailey. He was fined go
for his efforts.
Henry Poindexter. George Harvey and
Willie Epps were charged with cursing and
abusing each other Jane and Nellie Frye
seemed to DO tho fruitful cause Of the dis
turbance. The party was dismissed with
costs.
William Henry Epps was charged with
breaking into the house IF John f. Whitaker
and stealing two gold watches and one chain.
lie was sent up 10 the hustings court.
William Griffin was fined ~ for oyer-indul-
gence in alcoholic stimulants
Gin Circiuf C,Df-The following suits
were instituted yesterday:
j. G. Hankins against b. d. Core. Debt.
for Sl25.
Ansonia Brass and Copper Company against
the Traylor Electric Company. Case DAM
ages, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27

pected to reach that point before day and TO
have anticipated the work Of chantlcleer;
How many memories he would have awakened
while arousing our nexLdoor neighbors from
their morning maps!
Tho last OF the series OF mass-rneetings
which have been held for week past at our
Opera House by the "Drys" has been an
nounced for this evening Judge holbrook
of Wytheville and Mr. w. W. Berry OF Bod
ford City were expected on last evening. but
for some reason did not put in an appearances,
Scherer. Colonel J. X. Miller and K. B. Berke-
lev. A number of ladies' have been in attend
snce upon these meetings, and their interest
In them has been of the keenest sort. The
''Drysr are confident of victory.
Captain Smith exhibited six tomatoes yes,
terday lust from his vines which weighed
eleven pounds.
Professor Bohanon, Of the University Of
Ohio, is visiting friends in our city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
ALLIANCE CANDIDATE.
He is "A Democrat and His Name Is Jarisson,
of Norfolk County.


NORFOLK, Va. August 26.-ISpecial. The
farmers of Norfolk county have already Sc
lected their candidate for the Legislature and
it is said he will receive the entire Alliance
vote. He is prosperous farmer of the Tan
ner's Creek district and lecturer Of the Tan
ner's Creek Alliance. q man OF forty years.
and Is 6 simon-pure Democrat. named Oscar
JaTlsson
Mr. Jarisson states that he is for John ".
Daniel for rho United States Senate first, last
and oil the time, that lie sees no reason why
any Alliance man should not support him.
The fight for legislative donors will be
hotly contested. and there may be serious
clashing before the end comes A prominent
Alliance man said this morning that unless
Mr., Jarisson receives "a fair count that the
successful candidate will never take his seat.
IL is thought that if tho Alliance candidate is
a good Democrat and moderate in his de-
mands no may 90 elected. provided he sub
nits his claims to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party. While there will 10 no antago-
nism TO any candidate because Of his connec-
ton with the Alliance There are many prom
inent Democrats. who will vigorously protest
against predominance on the part of the ALI
snce men OF any surrender Of the dignity of
the Democracy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
Married Yesterday.

Yesterday hlr. Sidney i. Gillian. Of Cum
berland county. WAS married 10 Miss Mary
Snead, one of Richmonds most popular young
ladies'.
Tue ceremony was performed by DR.. Mel
son, of Stanton Tie bride was very charm
ing in Il travelling costume OF tan Henrietta
cloth trimmed with velvet. In her hand she
carried a bunch II white lilies
Miss Nettie Saunders, the maid Of honor,
was tastefully costumed in white null and
carried marechnl neil roses.
The best man was Mr. A. X. Nelson. and
the nshrrs were Mo.srs. james Worthey. T.
J. Robinson. Maynard. J. 9. Small, W. II.
Merchant. Of Fredericksburg. and Herbert
Coleman. The presents were numerous and
costly The happy couple left tor the groom's
home in Cumberland county by the Rich
mond and Danyille raod yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
MORE RAINS REPORTED.
Charlotte Stirred Up PoiiticRiiy-The All
ance Men.

Charlotte Stirred Up PoiiticRiiy-The AM
ance Men.
KrYsvU1E. Va, August 26-ISpecial. !
Some OF theihardest rains known in this section
for years have fallen within the past few days
and much damage has Leen done TO crops
particularly bright tobacco and corn on the
streams.
Our people are considerably stirred up
politically. The card IN Tuesdays TINES
from Major r. v Gaines declining 10 allow
his name 10 be used in the convention. practi-
cally leaves the field 70 hir. John ID. Shep-
person for the House Of Delegates The
great fight will be for the Senate TO fill the
uneIprcd term Of Hon. w. II. Woods. de-
ceased The two candidates for the nomina-
ton. Thomas w. Scott and Dr. A. 5. Priddy,
have made al active canvass of both Char
lotto and Mecklenburg counties. and it is
thought the contest will be close Charlotte
being entitled 10 the nomination, by courtesy,
will name the candidate.
II is the general opinion that the Allan co
will take no official action in the selection Of
candidates, but support the nominees of the
party.
The Alliance in this county is composed Of
our best and most conservative citizens, and
there is no fear that they will be led off by
fanatics or political demagogues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
BIG ALLIANCE RALLY.
Jerry Simpson Makes Red OF Tbird-Party
Speech-ColoneI Polk Present.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.. August 26-ISpecial. !
There was a big rally of tho Mecklenburg
County Alliance in this city to-day. A thou
sand or more Alliance men are here. Sock
less Jerry" Simpson entertained the crowd ia
the absence of Colonel Polk, who was de.
tanned by al accident on the railroad Mr..
Simpson made "A red-hot Tlird-party speech.
He said that the best elements OF both parties
would be represented in the Third party. He
spoke of the defeat OF Ingalls,, and said there
we're more to follow. Neither the Republican
nor Democratic party would furnish reforms
demanded by the Alliance As TO postmasters.
elect them by the people. lie said the Gov
ernment should own its telegraph system.
The fight Of the people against monopolists
had been fierce and would be more So lis
appealed 10 all farmers TO stand together for
their rights and TO follow their leader. Col L.
l.. Polk
Colonel Polk arrived in the evening and
addressed large crowd in the Opera House
at L. NJ. lie followed up the line of his
predecessors talk.
The little town of Sfoyin in Union county,
adjoining here. is excited over the discovery
of dead white girl baby in an unused we'll
The babys feet were bound together and its
face covered with handkerchief. The body
was brought to the surface, and after an
examination, the doctor said il was thrown in
the well shortly after birth and while alive
The affair will be ferreted out if possible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
DAMAGE FROM HEAVY RAINS.
Bridges Swept Away and Much Property
Destroyed.
DISASTROUS RAILROAD WASHOUT.
The New Agricultural and Mechanical CoI-
ioge for Negrocs-Deash OF res Mar
shall Betts-North State Hrtcs.

RArrrGH, N. c.. August 2G.--tSpecial.1-
Continued rains in this vicinity for the past
few days have caused all streams TO overflow
and considerable damage has been done
by freshets. Cragtree creek in this county is
unusually turbulent. and man named Oscar
Robinson narrowly escaped drowning % he
was coming into this city to-day. The bottom
Of the bridge was gone and one Of the top rail-
ings remained. Robinson drove on what ne
supposed was the bridge, but it had gone
He and the horse and wagon were precipi-
tated In the rushing waters and the morse was
drowned and the wagon was carried down the
stream Several friends who were IN the
wagon behind Mr. Robinson ran 10 his rescue.
and but for his catching on 20 some trees ne
would have also been drowned He was got
ten out by friends by hard work IL half
drowned condition.
SERIOUS wAsHoUT.
News was received here tonight OF dis
astrous washOut on tho SeabOard Air Line on
the main line between this city and Char
lotto. About fifteen hundred feet Of the track
are gone at O point near Cameron, about
sixty miles from this city. The washout oc-
cured last night. and was caused by the
breaking Of large mill-dam Just above the
IulliOhU. n ioOA VI Wot'i TNAbNA VIZ ''-
road at the point where it was upon on en-
bankment and carried away large section OF
it, No trains could pass to-day. Intelligence
is also received Of disastrous freshets in john
son county. Many bridges are reported
washed away and much damage done.
TIE NEGRO COLLEGE.
The board of trustees of the new Agrcul-
tural and Mechanical College for colored peo
pie Of this State. which was provided for by
the last Legislature. mot here to-day TO con-
slider bids from the various towns III the state
which are competing for the location OF this
institution. Propositions were made to the
board by Wilmington. Raleigh, Greensboro,
Durham and Winston. and the trustees de-
cided to 90 upon tour Of inspection 10 all
points and examine tho sites and other nd
vantages offered They left this afternoon
and will meet again in this city on Friday to
make definite choice. u IS practically as
sumed that Greensboro will get the college,
having made an offer which is equivalent TO
about fifteen thousand dollars.
NORTH STATE MOTIFS.
Governor Holt to-day pardoned Lawrence
Oxondine. Of Robson county, who was sen
fenced to the penitentiary for ten years for
granddaughter.
James Marshall Belts, one OF Ralelgh's old
est citizens, died this morning at his home
here at the age of seventy. He held during
his life several positions of trust, and leaves
large family and circle Of relatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
Edward II. Soldiers Fatally Hurt Alexandria
Affairs and Interests.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. August 26.-ISpecial. J.
Edward H. Seiders. Midland brakemon,
while shifting cars at Manassas last night,
was jolted from q car and fell below on the
trick, and the wheels passed over him. break
ing his leg aud crushing him about tho Ghost
and left arm near the shoulder. He was
Brought here 10 the iufrmary and died early
this morning after intense suffering. He was
but twenty-five. and son of Mr.. John Seid-
ers Of the western section of tho city.
The Loudoun fair is now in progress and
the attendance to-day is better. The weather
is not at all auspicious. The exhibit of live
stock generally ana horsefesh is excellent.
Mr.. George Trube is dead. lie WAS we'll
section Of the city. and for upwards OF a half
century has been with the Atkinson wagon
concern. He was eighty-threo years of age
and good man.
The retail grocers. some sixty odd, have
formed protective association. one OF the OBJ
jects Of which il TO refuse to sell goods to any
one down on the black list of any member OF
the association.
Mr.. Henry Glover Of the Washington and
Ohio yards, got his foot mashed yesterday
evening and is laid mp.
Captain William Henry Brookes is dead.
He was foreman OF the vapOr fuel blast fur
mace Of the Potomac ManufaciuringCompan
and also of the screw and bolt works Or.
julius DeNielt founded. He also was long
engaged in experimenting with locomotive
using Yap0r fuel from petroleum. He was
successful in this yet no company chose TO
adopt the plan. He was Federal soldier and
got a bad wound in the head at Gettysburg.
OF late he had been paraiyzed and suffered
from d complication of diseases. He was fifty
three years Of age and leaves a wife and
daughter by adoption He will be buried from
:
On Sunday memorial service was held at
81. Mary's church out OF respect 10 the men,
DRY of the late Father O'Kane, SO long pastor
OF that church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
The Third Station.

James Stanley and William Willix. both
white men. were lodged in the Third police
station last evening charged with having
stolen three pairs OF shoes. The owner Of
the plumber will probably be found this
morning.
The officers at the Third police station ar
rested George Lewis last evening on the
charge of horse-stealing. The officers have
the horse in their custody. The owner is not
vet known. LOWS was caught while trying
10 dispose Of the animal for sl5. II is proba-
bly, worth about 975.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
unnrx Charter Dead.

Mr.. Henry Charter died yesterday morn
inc after long and painful illness Mr..
Charter was many for years pollceman.of the
Second district, and was an active political
worker Of Clay ward He was in the fifty
first year Of his age. and during Pres ident
Cieyeland's administration was employed in
tho Treasury Department in Washington.
MIR. Charter was man Of many excellent
qualities. and was highly esteemed by u
largo circle Of friends. His funeral took
place yesterday afternoon. The interment
was at Holl ywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
Hill CITY Happening.

LYNcrBuRc, Va, August 2G.-[Special j
fair have determined to have competitive
infantry drill in addition to the sham battle
like they had last year and which was 30
attractive. Colonel Kirk Otey has been
chosen ommander-in-chief. A committee
was appointed 10 invite distant military
companies 10 be present and participate IN
the grand display.
Thenegro Westmoreland, who was charged
with robbing Conductor Giles. of tho Norfolk
and Western railroad last Saturday Of MS
ticket-box was tried to-day. fined five dollars
and sent TO jail for thirty days. The woman
Mollie Green. who was implicated in the steal,
was acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
Tho Tnckahon Club.

The Tuckahoe Club will meet to-day at tho
farm of Major Snead in Fluvanna county.
The Richmond members will leave this morn
ing at o'clock over the Richmond and
Allegheny railroad.
Whenever the Tuckahoe Club holds ono of
ure and tho meeting to-day at the hospitable
home of Major Snead will be fraught with oil
of the surroundings which have hitherto made
these gatherings so ENJOYABLE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
PENNSYLVhKTA EDITORS
visit Salem Celebration OF the Bridge Open
Ing Postponed.

SALEM. Va. August 26.-tSpocial. Tho
Juniata Press Association Of Pennsylvania ar
rived in Salem this afternoon. They were
driven through College avenue and Main
streets. given dance at the Lake Spring
Hotel and banqueted at night by the Salem
Board Of Trade. Speeches were made, and
wine and wit flowed together. The visitors
returned TO Roanoke this evening
The celebration of tho opening Of the new
iron bridge over New river was postponed till
September Sd on account Of the Indictment
weather
Senator Daniel. who was TO make the speech,
reached the city today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-27
To SEQ the Holy Coat.

PIrrsBURG. Pa, August ga party of
thirty-sight Pittshnrgers arc making ready
A church authority says that 5000 people
from this country will make this Journey.
Many people will go from Canada, Mexico
and Sonth America. A party of eighty will
leave here to-day. and these with Others will
ssil OF. the steamer OLDHAM from Hoboken on
Saturday.