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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

Mr.. A. Janney Peasants Welded Miss NJ.
Loula Traylor.

"A lovely wedding" was the almost inyol-
untary expression that unanimously came
from the hundreds Of friends who poured
from the Third Presbyterian church at half
past nine last evening
Mr.. A. Janney Peasants and Miss T.oula
Traylor were married last evening by the
Rev. J. Y. Cannon
At9 7. NJ. the organ under the skillful touch
of Professor Peticoas, breathed forth the
lovely strains Of Lohengrin. and the beauti-
ful march was sweetly sung by McClures
quartette.
Promptly at the appointed hour the groom
Mr.. \. s. Morton. the best man and Rev. Mr.
Cannon came from the study down stairs
and the bride, leaning on the arm of her
father. Mr.. r. w Traylor. entered, preceded
by the ushers. Miss Hattie Bryant and the
little Misses Ethel and Viola Iraylor. The
ladies all were clad IN white, and carried bo-
quets OF fragrant flowers.
The ceremony was the same sweet old ex
ercise, with IT'S sacred pledges, its whispered
avowals and its solemn placing of the ring,
which through the centuries has united lives
OF happiness supreme.
After the ceremony reception was held at
the residence OF the brides parents, No. 2gl3
east Grace street. and during the evening
scores Of friends congratulated the happy
couple upon their propitous advent upon the
new life which opens up 10 them, full of
promise, OF Joyousness. and replete with indi-
cations Of perpetual happiness.
The ushers were Messrs. J. b. Howard w.
II. Curry, Charles Peple, c. w. Taylor. Jr..
H. f. Lipscomb and njamin Brokenbrough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

One of Mr.. A. Moscas Murdersrs Identified.
Hill City Notes.

LYvcHBpRo. Va, Sept. Especial. mfr.
Robert Slaughter made a deed OF assignment
Saturday evening to Judge J. Singleton Diggs
as trustee. conveying all of his real and per-
sonal property 10 satisfy his creditors. The
frst-class OF creditors embraces several in
surance companies including the Virginia
state. of Richmond. and the American Union.
of New York. The second-class embraces
all debts for which John +. Slaughter is
$4,000, u. s97, 1900, 800. t5Q0 discounted by
First National Bank of Lynchburg notes OF
$4,000 and of $500. discounted by CONNER
cial Bank; note OF $3.50. discounted by tho
Fidelity Bank of Durham. n. c.; and
note Of $3.50. discounted by Lynchburg
Savings and Trust Company. and
the following debts due 10 said John +.
Slaughter ss54.56 paid on motto of which no
was endorser and $40 cash-these two last
items beng subject TO credit OF $500 debt
due to Mrs. John F. Slaughter of $500, Dor
rowed money; q note of 200 made by r. Il.
kinckle. and note OF 500 made by Blair
Bsnnister. both discounted by the Fidelity
Bank of Durham. n. g.. and debt of 300
due to Charles Slaughter. of Minnesota. All OF
the debts IN the first class to be paid pro rata
until fully paid. before those in the second
class can share in the trust fund. Tho prop
erty conveyed consists of a large quantity Of
real estate inside and outside of the city, en-
braclng his private residence. together with
all of his personal estate the precise value Of
which is unknown.
A bold robbery was perpetrated in this city
last night at the store of w j.. Rockecharlie
on Main street. the thieves breaking in at the
window and stealing a large quantity of Jew
elry Two white young men. William Avis,
who halls from Roanoke, and Dibrell john
son. a railroad man. have been arrested on
suspicion, but none Of the stolen goods have
been found.
Henry Nowlin, ono Of the negroes brought
here last week from Wytheville for safe keep
ing in Jail on the charge of shooting Conduc-
tor Galloway, was to-day identified by Sheriff
j. L.. Garland. Of Botetourt. and Victoria
Tomat as one of the murderers Of Mr.. A.
Mosca who was killed at Buchanan on the
18th August last. when Mr. Tomat was him
self robbed Of all OF his money by the same
parties. When Kowlp saw Mr. Jomat in iail
he skunk back and did not pretend TO deny
his identity. He will be handed over 10 the
Botetourt authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Alliance Not strong in FIovd.

FLoYD COURTHOUSE. Sept. Especial 1T
has been raining here several days long
wet spell at this time would be detrimental
To the tobacco crop.
Cattle raisers arc hoping for better prices
this fall, though as yet there are no buyers
on hand.
The board of supervisors have let to con-r
tract the building of a house for the superin-
tendent Of tho poor on the poorhouse farm.
tion as TO a candidate before the Sd of Octo-
Der. If then. That is tho day for the regular
county meeting, and they will probably then
nominate a candidate or indorse some one al
ready in the field The Alliance in this
county is not strong enough to go IL, alone
though the man they indorse is apt TO be
elected
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they SERVED HIM RIGHT.
4 Negro Swung Into Eternity, and This Is
The Verdict Of the People,
ASSAULT ATTEMPTED ON hrs. PETERSON.
The r-Icrd Caught In the Act and n Posse OF
Citizens Pursue and Capture Him ana
Swing Him to n Tree.

FAyErrEvrrLE N. c.. Sept 7.-lSpecisi-I !
Mack Bess. negro. was lynched near Gar
land on the Cape Fear and iadkin valley
railroad this morning about 3 o'clock Tor an
attempt at assault on Mrs. Peterson, who re-
sided near By.
The shreks and cries Of the lady for help AT
once attracted the attention Of nearby parties
who ran post-haste 10 her rescue, only in time,
however, TO see the bottom Of the villains
feet. For the time being he succeeded in
making his escape through bushes and corn
fields. hut the promptness and vigilance of q
posse OF twenty-five men pursued the offender
for several hours, finally capturing him about
ten miles distant, when and whore he was
speedily made 10 pay the penalty Of his crime
at the end of a rope suspended from tele-
graph pole.
The body remained dangling in the air I'M
I'll late this afternoon. and was viewed by
passengers on all trains and hundreds OF peO-
pie of the vicinity in which the heinous crime
was committed
The peoples verdict is that
They served him right.
Let Others take warning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
cHARGED wIrH EMsKzzLEMryr.
Carlos DO Justo, West Indies Negro, Ar
rested and Lodged I'm jail.

Carlos DO Justo, Il West Indies Negro, Ar
rested and Lodged in jail.
Carlos De Justo. cOlored man. who claims
10 have been born in the West Indies. wa.
arraigned IN the police court yesterday morn
ing on the charge Of embezzlement.
For several years De Juste. who speak:
Spanish French and German. has been en.
gagged II business among the colored people
of this city. Previous 10 his coming here he
was manufacturer and distributor Of ORR
entail remedies, with which he prolonged the
life and bestowed innumerable benefits upon
the cOlOred population of Manchester
In the police court there appeared a mum
Der OF victims OF the alleged peculiar trans
actions Of De Justo. and a number of new
warrants were sworn out IN the courtroom
The case was continued until Saturday. and
the Doctor was sent 10 Jail In order that he
might certainly be present al the trial.
Giles B Jackson announced his retention
to prosecute in behalf OF clients, and Lawyer
Randolph entered as counsel for the dc.
Tense.
To q TINES reporter Jackson made the fol.
lowing statement. de Justo is a native Of the
West Indies. During the war he was block
ado runner. first for the Confederate and
later the Federal forces After tho wal
he was made State official OF
South Carolina. and was prominently
connected with the issue of certain bonds
which are not considered as especially valid
Later he came 10 Manchester, and in 1876 was
selling questionable drugs to ignorant colored
people. Eight years ago he came 70 this city.
Was connected with the control
OF the order OF Gallilean fishermen.
which after six months OF his
identity. went into the hands of the courts
His next venture was the establishment Of
the Fidelity improvement Company and
soon after its organization he was appointed
secretary and treasurer of the company, and
at the first meeting of the directors secured
the signing by the president Of a number of
certificates which lie proceeded 10 sell at
prices ranging from 80 to 800, and for
which he has never made return
When business grew dull be shook the dust
of Richmond from his feet and went 10 Staun-
ton from whence he was brought on "a war
rant
The reporter went late in the afternoon 10
the city jail and in the gathering twilight
cOnyersed with the dusky son Of the West IN
dies He denied the lie in South Carolina.
and claimed that the man mentioned was not
him. but relative By a similar name lie also
claimed that all of his blockade running was
IN behalf Of the Confederates, and stated that
he was IN New York prison at the close Of
the war
lie spoke Of his sale Of medicines in Man
chester, and Of his subsequent moving 10 Rich
mOnd. He denies any active interest in the
Gallllean Fishermen scheme, and states that
all Of the certificates which he sold for the
Fidelity Company were mis- individual posses
sions
Tho case is full OF nice law points and re-
plete with interesting details OF tho manage
ment OF the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

inflicted by the dread Torquemada have sbomk
nsble prototypes in the shape OF chronic rheu-
matism and neuralgia Attack these agoniMng
complaints before they roach the chrome stage
with tho superb blood depurent' hos'ottcrs
stomach Bittors. which will sssuredly erpei
their virus from the life stream. 10 procrast-
nate IL to encourage the growth OF incipiens
rheumatism which rapidly tightens its gris
upon the system. 1t is the very octopus Oh dis.
sreadfii tentacies. BE prompt. therefore take
time by the forelock, always remembering that
both rheumatism and govt, close reiin,isesl hIs
and fever. bilious, remittent, dyspepsis; consti-
patton liver complaint. nervousness ana hluney
disease succumb 10 the Bitters. Appetite anu
the ability TO sleep well arc improved Dy ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

To % Married-TvpoGraphicn Union ON
GERS Notes.

PrTrRsRuBo. Va. Sept Especial. IA
Senatorial convention will be held Mt Black
stone Saturday next 70 nominate = candidate
for the Senate from the district composed OF
the counties of NOttoway. Lunenburg and
brunswick II is understood that Mr.. Need.
han = Turnbull of Brunswick county. and
Dir. Walter -. Watson, Of NOttOwRy county,
will be the prominent candidates before the
convention
Tho Circuit Court Of Nottoway county will
open on Monday next. The docket IS a very
large and interesting one.
Mr william McCTacken Of New Orleans.
and Miss Lula L. Seward will be married Mt
the residence Of the brides parents on
Market street in this city on the 18th inst.
Mr McCracken Is a lawyer and large sugar
planter His bride-elect is daughter of lex
Councilman Simon Seward.
Mr t. r. Beckyith and Dir. +. l.. Wright
left this morning for Roanoke 10 attend the
annual meeting of the State Pharmaceutical
Association.
First Lieutenant 4. o. Jones has rendered
his resignation as an officer and member Of
the Petersburg Grays.
Rev. w. d. Smith, of Clarke county en-
tered upon his duties as rector of the Church
of the Good Shepherd in Blandford yester-
day morning and preached an able sermon.
Rev. j. A. Barker. pastor Of the West-End
Baptist church in this city, left this morning
for Chesterfield county 20 assist in q protract-
ed meeting at Enon church.
postal received to-day states that Rev. J.
f. Twitty. presiding elder of the Petersburg
district. who has been i'll for some time at a
place near Bedford, is much improved and
has gone to Farmville
Petersburg Typographical Union, No 26.
held meeting to-day and elected the follow
ing officers: President. I. T. Strsilman; vice
president. j. s Turner secretary. c. A.
Clark: financial secretary. William Campbell;
treasurer, W. ID. Strailman; corresponding
secretary. Walter Brown; sergeant-at-arms
Edward Murray: trustees. 7. +. Owen. +. L.
Ruffn and William Porkinson.
During the storm yesterday afternoon light
ming entered the electric light works and dis
arranged tho incsndescent light wires
which caused the electric lights to be ex-
tinguished in some private residences.
This morning Dr. c. V. Robinson. presi-
dent Of the board Of health. addressed a com
munication to each one of the physicians in
the city making inquiry as TO whether they
had any patients suffering from diphtheria.
Replies received show that there is not a case
of diphtheria in Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

A Woman Preached to tho Wife of Her Para.
mour Last Week.

BRISTOL, Va. Sept 5.-LizMe Caldwell. a
woman Of easy virtue in this city, attempted
suicide last night. 10y shooting herself through
the body Just above the heart In commit
ting the act she used a Smith Il Wesson re-
volyer of 3s-calibre. Both the woman and
her mistress attributed the cause of the deed
70 trouble brought on by the death of her
baby; but that, it is believed, was not tho
cause. Her paramour, man well-known
here. has a fine family. One day last week
she stepped into his Office. and there, in the
presence OF his Christian wife and daughter.
preached him a sermon of no uncertain
sound" Turning TO the wife. she said: He
has been doing you thus for years, and he
will DO you worse" She is not dead, but
cannot live.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Too Much Ram for Charlotte Tobacco.

FAYsToN. Va. Sept Especial. Rain,
rain. Zoo much Of IT, for the farmers want
clear weather. Rain will be an injury rather
than benefit to the tobacco crop now. II is
TIE nnest crop for many years. There will
also be "A full crop of corn made
The Sunny Side farm near here. the
property OF the Virginia Land Improvement
Company at keysyile was sold yesterday 40
q trustees sale for $500 to Dr. Monteiro OF
Richmond.
Cider Is more plentiful than was ever known
nere. IL Is selling at i2.50 to SO. per barrel.
Miss Leila de Murgwinde. one of the fair.
est o. Baltimore's charmers. is on a visit 10
kli4s Carrie A. Spencer OF this place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
A Terrible Accident.

Mr. Horace II. Harton, n locomotive en-.
gineer on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
who lives at $50 jay street in this city. had
his arm crushed and dsmembered at Char
lottesyille Sunday morning at l O'Clock.
While standing by his engine another backed
up and moved his forward HIS arm was
caught IN wheel; and with the grinding OF
the machinery and bis own efforts 10 prevent
being drawn under the wheels his arm was
severed few inches below the shoulder. Mr.
Harton walked some distance TO a house car
rying the dismembered limb in his other hand
and surgical aid was summoned. His mutt
lated member was amputated Just above the
point whore 1t was carried away, and the
sufferer Is reported as doing well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
To Issue Bonds.

CH,RIoTrE. N. c.. Sept Especial AT
the meeting Of the Board of Aldermen this
evening the proposition to issue bonds was
passed by vote of 10 10 /. &. Scott voting
against the bonds.
Miss Sarah Miller. sister Of Rev. 4. W. Mil
Ter, pastor OF the First Presbyterian church.
Of Charlotte died in this city at o'clock yes
terday morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

A Negro Shoots Another in the Church.
Yard and Then Denies the Crime

-
Yard and Then Denies the Crime.
LEXINGTON, Va, Sept. Especial DIR 8.
Med. Gold. one of the most prominent physi-
clans in this section. was found dead in bed
at his home in Buenn Vista this morning. IN
overdose Of morphine is thought to have
caused his death.
Services at the colored Baptist church we're
disturbed Sunday morning by one negro
shooting and slightly wounding another
within fifty yards Of the church and then
fortifying himself with two pistols and gun
and detying the crowd that gathered around.
He was arrested.
The jury is still out on the case Of Police
man Kregloe vs.. Mayor IIaughawont for
damage 10 character of hreeloe. but will
probably decide tomorrow morning early.
The case is one of interest to the people and
the present appearances would indicate some
damages from his honor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
The First Market.

The Committee on First Market held their
regular monthly meeting at the market build
ing yesterday afternoon. Chairman Thon
and Nessrs. Gaines and j. w. Carter wore
present.
The payroll of the month was approved
and all the bills before the committee I'D TO
date were ordered to DO paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

Secure home at Highland Springs. one Of
highest. heathiest. pleasantest places in the
suburbs Of Richmond. Take Seven Pines
railway. Fiye-ride tickets. 25 cents. Some
of the new houses are for sale on easy terms,
and the railroad company gives yearly pass
with each house when occupied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Mr. Jones, Nomination.

STyvyHsvuLy KrVa AND QUEEN. Septerber
B. Especial The nomination OF Mr. James
J.. Jones. Of King and Queen. for our next
representative gives great satisfaction. and
democrats feel assured that he will make a
successful run
The corn crop Is very fine in this section.
This week has been very favorable 10 fodder.
and hay is In good condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Cotton Starting Low.

DILLON. S. c., September Especial. +
The farmers here made hay while the sun
shone' when the fair weather came this week
but today has been c.oso. rainy day. and
they are again hindercd in their cotton pick
ing. Cotton is starting very low this season.
only soyen and half cents per pound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
.unut n Cure Am skln Di.enaea.

SIMPLY apply "Swsynes Ointment" No IA.
ternal medicine required. Cures tetter. eczema
itch all eruptions on the lace hands nose, &c.
great healing and curative powers are possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your dru2gis. for
bwaynes Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

Free samples OF Or. Miles Restorative
Nervine. at Owens h Minors Drug Company,
1907 Main street. opposite pQstofice, cures hcSd-
ache. nervousness. eleeplessness neuraigla.
fits, nervous debility. poor memory, etc. a new
and remarkable discovery. Or address tho Dr.
Miles Medical Company. Ilkhart. Ind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
hItsht Shoes.

Made Of the best French calf. All hand
made. Only g. w. 4. DHEw d Co.
Shoe Mandatory. 500 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

Diphthera is arrested bya few minutes APP
plication OF the Electropoise. and is cured in
from one 10 three days This statement is
based on facts For this disease there is no
known treatment that is so quick and certain
as the Electropoise. Il is also the best Of
preventiyes. Call on Paul Pratt ii6 east
Grace street. if you value the safety Of your
children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria

Do not weaken yourself by drastic purga-
tyes. Take simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

The BEST Zoe. PLUGS of PURE sun
CURED TOBACCO are Hickot a Co.'S II. ID.
Z. and Caroline Sun-Cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

VII " MT ~ 'VHSUs
VIII you heed the wsrnng-tbe signal nor.
haps. Of the sure approach OF that more terrible
disease, Consumption? Ask yourselves II you
AFFORD for the sake Of saving ~ cents,
from experience that Shiloh's Cure will cure
your cough. il never fails This explains why
moro than million OF bottles were sold the past
AZ once. Mothers. do not be withouti, Sample
bottles free. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
II. NJ Shields Co.. corner Of Fifth and Mar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
EXCURSIONS.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT Cry SCHo0Ls.l
RICHMOND, Va, sept. Z. 1891.
EXAMINATION or NfW APPllCANlS.-AN
II examination for the BENEFIT OF NEW
Pupils who desire & enter the RICHMOND
HIGH SCHOOL will be- held In the High school
building. commencing THURSDAY. september
10, 1891. az . o clock.
WILLIAM +. FOX, Superintendent.
CHARLES r. BABY, Clerk. 20 1T
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08
oh. What y Cough.

Ny wife cured Of malaria by Simmons Liver
Regulator j. n. Thompson. pastor 81. Il.
Church. Leigh. heb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

NTANTED-TO PURCHASE DWET LIMO.
w Franklin or Grace street preferred. Adj
dress, stating price and terms, DWELLING.
TIMES Office iy 21t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

NXTANTED.-AY YOUNG LADY WISHES TO
" teach small children i'm private family.
with the privilege 10 take two or three dAy
scholars. Address EX-SUPERlNTENDEN
Brook Hill, Va seedNwlt'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

XITANTED.-A SITUATION As BAR
forepSes Ad'iress - . Tn'rs Oeice sn -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-08

NNANTED-BY a YOUTH SEVENTEEN
w YEARS OF AGEa POSITION in an Office.
or a wholesale house Address M" 5l7 east
Leigh an gO.tf
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-08-21

of North Dakota, to assemble at the city
Of jamestown on August 81, 1891, at 2
p. m. for the purpose of organizing a
state enforcement league and to consider
such other matters as are properly re-
lated thereto.
1t is suggested that each church and
temperance organization in the state at
once elect delegates to send to such SON
v~ention, and it is hoped that a full At
tendance may be had: I. G. Wade,
Jamestown; M. N. johnson, Petersburg;
James Twomly, Mimic; H. R. Dickinson,
Reynolds; Arne P. Haugen, Reynolds;
d. K. Morrill,, Wahpeton; Geo. F. Good
win, Lisbon; R. M. Pollock, Casseleton;
u. G. Plannett, Fargo; H. P. Cooper,
Fargo; S. F. Beer, Churches Ferry; w.
L. Van Horn, Fargo; Chas. A. Pollock.
Fargo; F. W. Ames, Mayville; DR.. J. H
Rowe, Casselton.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-08-21
Captain Kell's Report.

The wal department has received the
report from Capt. William H. Kell, OF
the twenty-second infantry, on the in.
spection of the annual encampment Of
the National Guards of North Dakota
held at Devils Lake from July 16 to the
2lst. The captain considered there was
excellent material in the guards and he
says he is convinced that it can be
brought up to a high state of efficiency.
The discipline of the camp was Every
fair" and the drill of the men "excel-
lent" The captain says he did mott see
a drunken man while in camp. The re.
ports show that although the drills and
movements by the Nor on the first day
of the camp we're rather crude affairs,
yet each days work showed improve
ment owe the preceding one. In con-
sideration Of the fact that it was the first
time in several years that all the comp
anies of the regiment were together, the
men, the captain says, did Remarkably
we'll"