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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-28

Seed Buckwheat For Sale.
/ have about so bu. of very fine
seed Buckwheat for sale on reason.
able terms. Two kinds, the Japan
csc and Marble Top. Come or
send in your orders early. Call on
or address, Il l.. BRowN.
hingwood, w. Va, Near Giles s
Mill on Greens Run
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

His Remains to Arrive To-day -Resoluilon
Of Ministers.

The remains Of the late Rev. Or. John F rl
wards will arrive in Richmond az IS O'Clock Obj,
morning from Tynchburg accompanied b.. .a.
family and a.lelegatlon of the members ofhs
church and admircrs IN that city
they Viii be- AIKEN Immediately 70 the l.rf.r.
aTy Methodist church. where they Will il rar
u o'clock, when appropriate memorial services
will be- held.
10 has been arranged that Rev. Dr. Pan, Aa. .s.
head shall rpare and read paper 100 -I. 4.
and services of deceased ant several minister,
viii make brief remarks.
/ he funeral service proper was held boo I0lrf-
street church. Lynchburg. Yesterday afternoon.
hut So many of his friends were anNll, f.l-
services should Bee held here that if Ras ~.
ranged as above stated.
The romans will be- met here hy a large A.
CATION. including All The Methodist ministers o.
this city and Manchester.
Asa meeting of Methodist ministers held ,-
terday- Rev. ". J.. Judkins. ID. j.. rr0-I.i.n.
and Rev. r. H. Bennett secretary foil ls
was adopted:
Resolved, q hat IN view of the long and ,n..
nent services rendered the Church in fhl- H-f
BIS the late hcv Dr. j. f. Edwards. aud tho h.sl
regard IN which ms memory Is held here Dr. .'
decided THAT suitable memorial service ne ..U
Quoted iu one Of our churches before fhr inter.
mcnt shall sake place In HOLLYWOOD. and thattt.
SAID service bee held tomorrow April OIL a.
Centenary church al % % clock A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
ElKTH,NCRTST.
The Thomas Memorial Lecture Promises to
he Interesting.

he Interesting.
Tho Thomas Memorial lectures az Richmond
College for the current session viii be delivered
April 3Ith and MAJ 9Th and ,th.
The subject will 10 The Chemistry Of the
Earth Crust"
The committee has been fortunate in securing
for this series of lectures Professor f.. W.
Clarke. OF Boston. one Of the most prominent
scientists Of the day.
Professor Frank Wicglcsworih Clarke is AN
alumnus of Harvard, having graduated from
that Institution in lHd1 az the age Of twenty
For two or three years after his graduation he
was Assistant Professor Of Natural Science an
Cornell University
lie was then for several years connected with
Howard University Washington. u. g.. and af-
tcreard with the University OF Cincinnati until
ls-3 when be was chosen 10 his present position
al chief chemist ia the ulttt states tCOlOg
zeal Department no Boston
Professor Clarke j, the aufhor Of "a number 0l
scientific works OF special value to chemist uu
is regular contributor to Narlou, sclenilhc
journals.
He isa prominent mombr and was formerly
one of the YlCc-prcsldtnts of the American A--
sociatiOn for the Advancement OF Science.
As "a lecturer on leading scientific topic, he Is
widely known ami cycee dinghy popular.
Next week there VIII ic meeting ~ very
great interest held u Washington. 40 which
Professor Clarke is to Doe one OF the chief
speakers. % meeting 10 celebrate The cDutcnnla 81
of thc establishment of the patent system DO the
United States.
Tits expected that the lectures hy this die
tingui-hed gentleman M Richmond College viii
be unusually Interesting To- the general public.
The special topic of each lecture Will Dee an
nOuncCd IN dine time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
WEDDED ~ ALEXANDRIA.
Mr. Marion II. Chalklcy, of Richmond,
Marres Miss Price.

The nnptals OF Mr.. Marion II. Chalkley, a son
Of Mr. BERNARD ID. Chalkley of Richmond, says a
special telegram 10 The TINES from Alexandria.
Va last night, and Carrie T., the youngest
daughter ol Mr.. Ben +. Price. the builder, We're
,olDmuilcd in the First Baptist church this al
fcluOOu BOO pre- --ncc Of q host OF relatives and
fri NJ, of the contracting parties
The fore PORTION of the pulpit was beautifully
set OH uy bank, OF uDNtr- ami pi ramltr OF Dll--
sonlng plants, and Mrs. II. ). W. Barker pre-
sided at the organ
Z lie rdal PARTY reached the church about ,
O'Clock amt ~ the strains or wedding music
marched up the ai,le,-thc -ro0m-olect AMI his
best man, Mr. T.. +. 'halklcy and u,hers,
Aessrs Harry Cole AMI ". III. Anderson. OF
Richmond. ami {. 4. Bradley and Clifton IA.
Price ON one side, and the hSde on the arm of
her brother, Mr William Zen l'rce, OF Balti-
more, ami maid Of honor, Hiss Laura Price. Of
baltimore. ON the other
Rev. Dir. =. II. Butler, the new pastor ~ the
church, aut ley. Dir. James /. Vance OF the
SECOND Pres yioriau. stood iO receive them.
The bride wore an imported embroidered robe
Of brown color, with hat OF lighter shade 20
match
She wore a bunch Of iiies of the valley and
carried bunch 0t white pinks. Hcr attendant
wore q like tune. but Of several shades
lighter, and carried boquet Of la France
roses.
The bride looked very pretty.
KEY. 1lr- Nance performed the ceremony and
Dir Butler led IN prayer after which the party
-nd other friends repaired 70 the residence u
thc brides parents on Columbus street, VII ere
Weqdine supper Was soryed aud the happy
couple then took the Northern train Tor tour
cxtending as far as Boston.
The bride was the recipient OF large number
OF beautiful and costly wedding gifts, many Of
which were from friends of the groom IN Rich
mOnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
VIEW OYSTER FIELDS.
Governors of Mary land and Virginia to In
spect Them.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received a
lettor from Commander PIN y. Seth of the
Maryland State fishery force. which reads:
Governor Jackson vi es me g. confer with
dav or Two 10 look over our oyster u,id. he
would like time between the 18TH Of April and
the 18TH of May but viii accept your con-
Venlcncc.'
Governor Mckinney private secretary. Mr.
Mcleod replied: Il nm attracted hy Governor
Mckinney 20 acknowledge fine receipt of yOur
communication OF the 5i-t ult and say in rDIiv
with Governor jackson and yourself ami hayca
lull and free con icrcucc Win Won ami nu
the oyster question. and think, 10 may h.. ..ii ia
good to both States.
81 would suggest that the best and mos, pleas
ant time would De some rim ia MAY. Make mp
your mind as 20 the exact date and We Will az
range 10 meet youat any time and place.you may
designate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Want a rortrnit ofJcfrerson.

Mr. Clarence W. Bowen secretary of the Com
m'ttee on the C.n'cnna Celebration Arril
,"th 1899, OF 'he INAUGURATION of GEORGE Na,h-
n-'on as PRESIDENT OF the United States. has
written letter 20 Governor Mckinney. which
reads ID, follows.
Ny Dear .ir. oar committee desire 10 have
ihe PORTRAIT 81 Thomas Jefferson. ly hlur. pho-
iogfalhed, io appear 100 thc memorial volume OF
the centennial ~ Washington, inaucuration.
prominent part. II you viii kindly allow s. "
Dawes. OF the Lee Gallery, to take down the
picture, so good photograph can be- taken, our
you
- l Nr'e tho % lOye a. prcviou- attempts on Mr.
naNc' lart TO lake good photograph have been
failures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
HUNDREDS or LfnPS BROKEN.
superintendent Adams Complaint to the
Committee on Light.

At the meeting of the Committee on Light
held yesterday the following communication
from Mr.. Adams, superintendent Of the City
Gas Works was received and read:
"Gcntlcmen-lhe number of lamp glass
broken IN the past three months amounted FOB
994. and IN every case they have been hrok. "a
mahclOusly and not from the heat of the gas
flame.
Zach one of these glasses cost, eight and
twO-ihird cents. which makes the business quite
expensive 10 this department.
"LhaVc repeatedly called ihc attention Of the
Chief If Police 10 this matter but instead of the
Nuisance being abated regret 90 say that 10 Is
Oh the increase.
In several portions of the city have been
forced 90 remove the lantern and cap the pipe
for the reason that the gas was broken as fast
as could replace them
81 think lta very great hardship that our citi-
Zens should Dee deprived of light because there
is mo- protection tO our lamps.
This state of affairs might do fora country
town. but ln % large and growing city like hich-
mond DO should lc stopped. and / respectfully
ask that >ou take some action that Will aDato
tins nuisance
The committee decided to reduce the price Of
coke 20 ~ per load To One City Mission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
MES. IND MISS DdYIl
Ia puehcsse d'Aury Proposes Pensions 10,
Them.

In an envelope marked New York Hotel. ~,
letter signed Ia Duchesse dAu1y, nee Nj,
do Cazenone Lamar" which reached Govern,
Mckinney few days ago. The letter which
was dated New York city, March 90sh, and vi
ten on paper bearing nnely engraved CreA
reads a. follows:
Dear Governor.-I am stranger 20 yo,
but being born Vireinian, take the liberty X
sending you these few lines. which am sure
will meet with your approval as q truo SOUTH
erner and gallant gentleman.
II desire that you should propose 20 the Stat,
Of Virginia 20 join with all the southern Stat.
that formed formerly the Confederate State. ;
America, and vote Mrs. Y. jefferson Davis AMI
her daughter Miss Nerina Anna Davis, ALI,
pension.
1T is due to those ladies. 70 the late Mr. Jef,r.
son Davis life Of public devotion 20 the South AMI
all southern interest,and those southern states
owe IL 20 themselves, their pride, honor AMI
everything dear 20 them.
These two ladies have many friends. but no
son or brother to look after the small property
that remains 20 them. so are losing daily.
Mr.. President jefferson DAVIS never made a
cent while IN office lie 's left as hs
only legacy two honorable true, dev Oted Lad ..
one who * III and needs many luXurles that SIZE
Will not accept from friends-ss she honor,
her name too much 20 be under any obligations
"A pension offered by all the Southern State,
they must accept, bat from only one OF Two
Will am sure. be refused.
Il haVe not seen these ladies for weeks mop
have | spoken 10 them about the attempt / au.
making 10 have the southern people act A. they
should have done two years ago
General Alexander, OF Georgia, will push n
subject IN Georgia. | trust you will Tor lr.
gina: also please suggest II ~ Maryland
Governor
Please do not put me in 10 unless IL cannot b.
helrcd, as | desire fhe hing 80 be done q, t
should Dee done mani ,ly hyllll the Southern
States Tor jefferson Jaws widow aaI
daughter. Miss Nerina Anna Davis fL.
true daughter OF the Confederate State.
that they shall always have everythu.
for their comfort and ease. thanks 90 the South.
orl peo.ie' 10 Mhoh Lhgy ssIe a.! anu ~ .A
Hoping you and yours ar well; my regards %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Captured in reter.burc.

Sergeant Brooks AMI Officer Austin Of tho
Second Market station. went over 20 Petersburg
yesterday morning iO lo0k after two negroes
Who We're suspected OF having taken part in the
numerous robbories committed recently IN dis
city.
They returned last evening with Nelson
Banks. an accomplish OF tn TWO negroe, already
under arrest, and with William Birched alias
trOma.
Banks will Dee arraigned in the Police Court
to-day on the charge OF having broken into the
Office OF Nessrs. ). ID. and r. = Christian on
South Fourteenth street and having stolen two
jersey Jackets
Nrched will be- charged with being a suspi-
ciOg character aud the police officers think that
they can lly AZ his door several other robberies
committed IN the same vicinity
Thirteen persons have been 20 the Second
statiOn-hOuse aud Identified the goods stolen
from them. One OF them, Mr. George Loving,
Of Manchester IN company with Officer hOles,
Of that city. who aided the police of this city in
the search for stolen goods, went 20 the station
house yesterday morning and identined his
watch-ehain, hut his watch could not DC found
These articles were stolen from the store OF j.
W. Owens, in Manche stcr, some time ago.
Major Norman V. Randolph is confined TO his
homo with An attack of la crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

regular meeting of the Powhltan Club was
held at their club rooms last evening. President
Bclvn presiding and Mr.. H. q. lensor acting as
secretary.
Alr. "A NJ. smith Jr. chairman Of the hail
committee. presented "A paper reporting that
they had progressed in their efforts. and that
he hoped shortly to submit a final report.
Mr.. llournoy. of the cOmml tee ON ways and
diligence
ON wo'ion Of Mr. smith the services of tie
clu ere o red to the Democrat, of Hcnrco
count .a lt day of election.
4 large list of now candidates was presented
and referred 90 the membership committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
CH.fRTER GRANTED.
Rlcinate Fire-Proofng Company 10 start r.
Business.

In the Hastings Court yesterday a charter was
granted 20 the Ricinate Fire-proofng Company
OF Virginia, Judge =. b. Witt presiding.
The capital stock paid mp is 10000. anil the
officer, are. 4. ". Tanner. president: William
l. Tanner. Jr, secretary; A.E HOldt gcn neral man
NJ. Coen, OF new York and j. w. Foster. Of
Washington. D. g., constitute a board of direc-
tors Tor the first year.
the bu mess 0i the company viii be % manu-
facturt ie-lr0onug compounds under tie
patent AMI formula, II the ltlclnate ire prOOl-
n and Insurance Company, of New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Pardon Disabilities Rernnred.

Joseph Underwood. q convict who was con-
Nctcd OF grand larceny May. 1s'n. in the Hust-
ihgs ourt OF Petersburg and sentenced 20 two
wears IN the penltcntiary, was pardoncd by the
Governor yesterday.
Underwood was suffering with dropsv and
heart disease aud the surgeon OF the Prison GER
tihed that further confinement would shorttn
his life
The Governor Yesterday removed the political
disabilities OF Charles ID. Sisk. who served one
slAnnhier ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
ZouaXe or Plain?

The Sons Of Veterans held meeting in Lee
Camp Hall last night, Captain ". Deane Court
ney presiding
After routine business had been disposed Of
the question of forming a military company
was discussed
Capt A. A. Splitter. Capt. J. u. Mckinney, and
Sergeant Il. H. Hickok participated in the dis
cusslOn
Capt Courtney advocated the formation OF "A
zouave corps. while Messrs Hickok and Levy
spoke in favor of plain military company.
Considerable discu ssion was done but the
command adjourned without taking any action
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
LIBBY MIL MOyUMENT.
Meeting of the Board Of Directors of the
Association.

A meeting of the Board Of Directors Of the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association
WAS held last nigh; in the office of the City In
pineer. Mr. d. G. Richardson was III the chair,
and the secretary Mr. Carlton Mccarthy re-
corded.
slight attendance hut excuses were heard from
q number who were unable 10 attend offering To-
DO all ma their power. thus showing the Interest
Nr McCarthv stated that letter had been re-
ccivcd from Sir. FRANK VI johnson. an OLD hlch-
mond boy. now of 30. lonl-' enclosing eli3
which be- had collected for the movement. ana
cause IN several Of the Western States. 1hI,
authority was granted.
The chairmcn of many of the committees
were absent and the reports could not
be made. Colonel John A. Curtis. chair
man of the committee on subscfip-
tons and collections. reported that they
thought the best way 20 collect mone} was 10
employ soliciting agent 10 district of the CITY
and employ assistants, who. under the direction
of the committee shall distribute the various
souvenirs prepared by the ASSOCIATION. taking
for each so distributed subscription OF not
less than 81.
A percentage of 10 per cent. to be paid to the
solicitor.
The committee on collections was authorized
- select suitable agent. VINO is TO select ms
deputies. The committee on foreign collections
WAS also empowered to appoint agents Tor the
same purpose.
The committee on Lee Camp reported that the
camp had Appropriated 5000. ANA that tie
cOmmandant Of the camp would present the
scheme TO the various camps throughout the
state.
Colonel Curtis moved that committee of
three and the president Ice appointed 10 go 20
New York and present the scheme to the south
erners there by appearing before the COME ie-
rate camp in That city. This was adopted, ana
the committee viii be appointed shortly
The secretary was directed 10 have one thou
sand of the miniature sabers made an once and
other souvenirs as he may need mem.
tails and much comment upon tine bright pros
poets for the early completion of the monu-
mcnt the Board adjourned 10 meet again az the
call of the president.
he committee on collections and suhscrip-
tions will meet SATURDAY afternoon a. % clock
in the Mayor Office, AZ which time the collect
ing agent viii be appointed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

ner became. more erect than any OF his sur
In speaking Of the personality of the dead
General Major stiles pointed 10 ms rare quar-
titles a. a conversatlOnallsti ana lliusualcu ils
After few remarks by Mr.. Lewis Boisseaux
the meeting adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Tho recent rains have caused cave-ln ou
Tenth street. between che Basin and tho l...--
m0Di and AIleghauy railroad track.
lh hole I7 about nNc feet square info rs.
has fallen the paving stones that formerly .Il-
cred Do.
lt b, surrounded by heavy timber asa frofs.-
ton tO teams and pa~sers-Ny. auI I- f..p
watched lv the Richmond aui AcghanE wlf.l-
man. who Is stationed within fen feet of 3D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

At a recent meeting of the Richmond u E-
itzer Battery vote Of thanks was extelle 3
10 Mr. w T. Hancock for a box Of MARTIN
chewing tobacco. Messrs. W J. Yarbroug
Sons for box II Mild Burnley" tobacrO
Messrs. Hardgroye X Co. for a box Of Peach
tobacco. Messrs. c. W VIM a Co. Tor che.
roots and Messrs. Allen d Gnter for ciga-
rettes All Of these Were presented for USE
on the Howitzer trip South in February.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

There was another large audience last night
AT the heveni h-stroet Christian church. The
lntcreht continues very great, and Rev Mr.
Spencer will continue 10 preach certainly until
sunday night and PERHAPS longer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

The real estate firm Of J. Thompson Brown
4 Co. has undergone "A change IN the parties
who compose 1t. but the style remains uu-
changed Mr.. W :. Dashiell having with
drawn. the men who compose the Irsrnt finn
are j. Thompson Brown and Leroy r. Brown
as full partners. Both ot the men who cone
pose the present firm are well known 90 rho
people OF Richmond. and being full II energy
and thoroughly experienced IN the real estate
business viii continue 90 serve the public n
then. usual efficient manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Cut With % BrieR.

Andrew Carter CcOlored) was arrested al the
Third n0liee-statio last night for cutting Paul
Johnston ,colored on the head with a brick
Johnston was sent 10 the hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Mr. David W. Reinhart has been elected
general manager of the East Richmond Com
pany and llr J.. VI. Bian;on secretary al 3
treasurer which offices were resigned by NJ
Reinhart. Nh Blanton Will take charge and
move into the Office May lst These change
were necessitated boy the increase Of bushes
Manager Kelnharts hands icing more than
full
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
AChange ofBase.

Mcssrs Byland & Lee have taken q lease 81
No. 10 Governor street and the public w .
ind "A splendid line Of pianos and organs a
their new warehouse. Give them q call
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

The Fast Richmond Company have moved
their Office 10 SD East Main street. whore
they Will have more c0mmodious quarter
They Will have fine offices fitted up and W.A
lie pleased % see all their friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Mr. Samuel Hatheral. Of Cincinnati. AMI
Mr. Charles Constock. Of indianapolis hasa
contracted with the Perpetual lnvestm a..
Construction and Deposit Company o. cr o
a large plant for the manufacture If hug-et
at once. The machinery Is ready for -."-
meut now and 10 Is expected % have f.'
factory running inside OF ninety day. Thus
the good work goes on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Major Norman V. Randolph is confined TO his
home with an attack Of la grippe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
prnsnNAI - GINrHAL
rHAr "NIEcE or OLD HICKoRr."
hhe Victlmizos the Danville People and
Proves To- ISe "A fraud.

Proves 10 lte i Iahd.
Referring 20 the United Press telegram
from Washington. printed IN The News yes
'eriay concerning the visit Of Mrs. Colonel
Davidson. tie supposed niece Of General
Jackson. 10 the White House, the Danyllle
It -l-tor says
Well. for Heavens sake. is that old fraud
tIl going the roundsy
Register readers Will remember that IN De
cemher. 1857. Mrs Davidson came 20
IanYile and remained here over q month
Bic then claimed 10 be the niece of Old
Hickory, and bad with her three little grand
children. She claimed that their parents had
ued ia Washington Territory and half "a mil
Aon dollars IN property had been lett the chll-
utcn and placed under her management. In
addition the young ones also had inherited
100000 each and she had come 10 Danyille TO
invest Il for them IN real estate.
The niece of Old Hickory" victimized
Ar. Mcdaniel. the proprietor Of the Windsor
House and badly duped two tobacco men
whom she appointed guardians for the chill
dren
She also got away with one Of Danviles
most sagaciOus lawyers, beating him out of
sgood deal of legal work and 800 loan
One ofDanville's most prominent real estate
owners, who now keeps u sharp eve on the
elty's finances, then had a good deal of pro-
ssrv fx sale and Mrs. Davidson pulled the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

wool over his eyes and made him think she
was large purchaser of real estate for tho
children The victims livery bill. contracted
in driving the niece Of Old Hickory" around
20 look at his vacant lots amounted to twenty
odd dollars. Mrs. Davidson was q chewer Of
tobacco. and. it is said, she struck this victim
for a box of plug.
She finally bought the Windsor House. ran
il for a month got in debt TO all the butchers.
all her boarders and ali her hired help, and
then skipped the town by the light Of the
moon. never paying Mr. Mcdaniel OF any
other creditor q cent.
And now the niece Of Old Hickory" has
actually invaded the White House and victim
lied the grandson Of the great William Henry
Harrison.
Norfolk had better keep weather eye on
the crafty niece Lynchburg News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Wnke Up.

If you wake up in the
morning with a bitter or
bad taste in your mouth,
Languor, Dull Headache,
Dependency, Constipa-
ton, take Simmons Liver
Regulator. 1t corrects
the bilious stomach,
sweetens the breath and
cleanses thefurred tongue.
Children as well az adults
sometimes eat something
that does not digest well,
producing Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Restlessness,
or Sleeplessness-a good
dose OF Regulator Will
give relief. So perfectly
harmless is this remedy
that it can be taken 10y
the youngest infant or
the most delicate person
without injury, no matter
what the condition Of tho
system may be. 1t can
do no harm if it does no
good, but its reputation
for 40 years proves it
never fails III doing good