The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
PHENOMEYON AT i FUNERAL.
Supernatural Stream OF LiGht-Heavy
Frosts in North Carolina-Various Items.

Frosts in North Carolina-various Items.
WELDON, n. c., May Especial. IA re-
markable phenomenon occurred at Tabor
church, in this county, on Sunday, the oc-
casion being the delivery OF funeral sermon.
Several months ago Mrs. Perkins, most es-
tlmable Christian woman, died at AureHan
Springs Ii Is an old custom III those parts TO
preach the funeral sermon some time alter the
burial, and last Sunday was the day set Tor
the funeral sermon of Mrs. Perkins
10 be preached by the Rev. X. .. Burton, ID.
ID. A large congregation had assembled 10
hear the eloquent and venerable dlNlhes me
mortal of the deceased. The day was calm
and beautiful perfect May mornng-Dut
the occasion was one OF deep solennlty ana
sadness. as the deceased was greatly beloved
The text of the discourse was, hhow lhaL
NV Redeemer IiYeth." In the midst OF
the sermon the church was filled with brill
liant heht. as if a hash Of lightning had
streamed IN from every window ana fingered
IN the building, and gleam OF brilliant radl-
ance stood lust above the head OF the preacher
for minute and then disappeared The
light was thought by some who saw 1t TO be
the spirit OF the departed sister There IS no
natural way of accounting Tor tins strange oc-
currence which is yOuched for by many truth
full people, and the awe-strlcken congregation
will long remember 1t as supernatural vista
llOu dllcSLlu5 tue lAukL Va eAO N~ANs
HEAVY FROST.
A heavy frost visited this section this morn
ing, but IS not thought the crops will be ma
terially hurt by it. cry little cotton had come
I'D. though here and there some is large
enough TO be chopped out. The extreme dry
weather has a tendency 10 prevent INJURY by
the frost. Rain IS needed very much.
GREAT FALLS CANAL.
The Great Falls Canal Company has con-
tracted with the Carolina Construction Com
pany 10 build its canal, which is about three
miles from this place. and work has already
been commenced. The canal IS l 400 yards
long and when completed will furnish 1000
horsepower. This contract also includes the
erection OF brick grist mill, cotton-seed oil
mill, and two other buildings, the price paid
for the whole being $4,000.
This canal must not be confounded with
that of the Roanoke Navigation end Water
Power Company, which Is eight miles long
aud runs into the corporate limits OF the town.
The excavation Of this latter canal, the pres
ent capacity of which IS 2, 800 horsepower, has
already been completed with the exception OF
a little blasting where there IS rock in the bed
of IT, mill and electric plant will be ready
for the water when it comes
BURGLARIzED.
Burglars entered the store of p n. Stain
through one Of the show windows. An ex-
animation this morning disclosed the loss Of
several watches, but nothing else was missed.
There is no clue 70 the thief. This store was
burglarized several times last year.
NEW RAILROAD.
Everything is in readiness 20 build the road
from Washington 10 the Scotland Neck and
Greenyille road as soon as the terminal pro-
perty can be secured at Washington. The
town has voted subscription for the purpose.
but there seems 20 be a hitch in the negotla-
tions for the property desired, the owners de-
manding higher price than the authorities
think it worth Ii the difference cannot be
adjusted Mr.. Walters will be asked 10 agree 10
some other arrangement The road is to be
twenty-five miles long and will put Washing
ton within ten hours of Richmond.
GENERAL MENTION.
Tomorrow the people Of Richlands town.
ship Washington county, will vote upon the
proposition 10 annex that territory 70 Pamlico
county. There Is wide difference of opinion
as to the adyisability of the step. the principal
argument in It's favor being that the people in
Richlands have so far TO go 70 attend court,
and have 10 cross Tar river besides.
The steamer Greenville. which sank IN Tar
river short time ago. has been raised and Is
now making her regular trips. The cause Of
her sinking was overlooking in the stern and
nat fnnln any dafActint thA hnsfas IasAhinarx-