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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

Farmer Aiken, Of Venango county,
Pa, aged so, started to Pittsburg Oh
his first railroad ride. The rattle OF
the train terrorized him, and he got of
at the first stop and took to the mud
roads. He hired a conveyance and
went TO Pittsburg overland at an eI-
pense which would have secured him q
palaee car all to himself Some people
do not care for expenses when com
fort Is involved.-EDehange.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

When Baron Won Seidletz-Leipe,
Brewer Ehret's ~son-in-law, arrived at
the Hoboken pier of the North German
Lloyd Steamship company recently he
was met by Capt. Hamelman, formerly
Of the steamer Vera, and now in
charge of the company's piers. What
is your uameF' asked the captain OF
the noble stranger, preparing TO enter
the reply in his record. The baron be
gan TO enumerate his various titles and
Christian names, but had only got half
through when the captain interrupted
him with: "Oh, hang it, you left all
those in Germany. You're in America
now. What's your last nameF' The
baron, who was exceedingly taken
aback, gave the desired information
and hastily passed on TO meet ms
fnends.-San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14
One Of the troubles Of life IS

One Of the troubles Of life is
the breakingof lamp-chimneys.
Needless. Macbeth's pearl
top" and "pearl glass" are
tough against heat.
You will save nine-tenths OF
your chimney-money by using
them,
Pearl top" fits most OF
the little lamps; "pearl glass
is for Rochester, Pitts
burgh," Duplex" etc.
We make a great many sizes
and shapes, all of tough glass.
You can get the right ones.
Talk with your dealer about it.
Pittsburg. Gao. A. MAcBErHG Co.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

months ola, n then the SKINS taken
in a frozen condition principally to
Monkden and Chinchow, where they
r cured, assorted and made into robes,
mats, etc. The value of the trade from
Newchang in 1887 was about f4O, 900,
against nearly $50. 900 the previous year
The decline was due 70 depreciation in
value and a decreased demand from the
United States. -London Tit-Bits.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

Hoffman Howes-Howell Gibbon /
heah is in hard luck lately, and yet lie
still dwesses vewy we'll He must have
a good fwiend somewhere.
Tom Knowles, it's his trousers
stretcher. Puck.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

1t has been calculated that the cleo
tromotive force of a bolt Of lightning
is about $500. 900 volts, the current
about $4,000, 900 amperes and the time
TO be one-twenty-thousandth part Of a
second. In such a bolt there is an en-
ery Of 2.450, 600, 900 watts. or 3,2e4ls
horse power. Science.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

Mrs. Tptop-Who is the gentleman
who has been so attentive to you this
EVENING"
Mis- Tptop-He belongs to n Of
the oldest families In this country, and
h Aeseended from the English nobility.
Nm. TptoP-AvOid him He is prob
ohey pOor.-New York Weekly. -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

Put up fifty wooden boxes in a city,
none Of them IN the least resembling
mail boxes. and paint on each n the
sign. This box is for coal orders-drop
no mail in here" and insidS Of forty
eight hours over 100 letters designed
for the mail will be pushed into them.
It's a way people have. Detroit Free
Press
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

volvlng grave RISKS 10 the latter which
Of course no one would incur. Mr..
Fraser at once offered himself, and in
sisted. in spite of the doctors remon-
strances. on saving the stranger. The
operation was performed and both en-
%1ineers entirely recovered. London
Tit Rits
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

The origin Of washing the hands be
fore eating arose from the fact that
meals in olden times often consisted
wholly of pie. which was eaten with the
hands. 1t was this custom which gave
rise to the fork.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

A young British engineer named At
deck Fraser, connected with a railway
IN Peru, heard that an American en-
gineer IN charge of some work in a pc
culiarly p~estilential valley had been
struck down and vas fatally III, his
only chance being a TRANSMISSION Of
blood from some healthy person. In
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

New York produces and eas more
pies than any city in the world y There
are eight OF ten large factories that
make nothing but pies, and there are
five or six hundred bakeries besides
that deal exclusively in them.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14
THE POLICE

Isthe only illustrated paper In the
world containing sll the latest sensa-
tionai and sporting news. No Saloon
Keeper, Basbeg OF Club R~oi can al
10, 20 be without Il. IL always makes
friends wherever II goes.
Mailed TO any address in the United
States, securely wrapped, IL weeks io'
300.
send five cents for sample copy.
RICHARn-K. FOX,
uklfnBau
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-04-14

FrankIinsquare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
THR MILITARY ORDERED OUT
70 Protect a Man Charged With Murder
in LynChhurg.
ENGINEER SMITH CRUSHED 70 DEATH
Two Electric Street Car Lines I'm Operation
in the Hill City-Tobacco ssles-othef
Virginia News.

LrwcHsuRo. Va. July 2S-lSpecaL l-for
fear of lynching the sheriff of Roanoke city
brought 20 this city last night John Smith
charged with killing Peter Aim few days
ago He was brought here by order OF Judge
Blair in consequence Of a rumor heing circu-
lated that the friends of Alia intended to
AXE him from jail and lynch him. As re-
sult Of TINS rumor the military YES ordered
out and placed on guard duty at tho jail until
Yesterday. when nc was brought here.
A wreck occurred on the Norfolk and West
EN- railroad yesterday near Bell Springs. on
the New River division, in which Eugineer Il.
" Smith. of Radford. was crushed 20 death.
Nobody else was hurt and not much damage
TO the train
Tobacco sales this week have been unusu-
ally brisk and prices of dark and Shipping
very satisfactory. averaging from $40 to Sl4
per hundred pounds.
Thomas J. Gladman. Jr (colorede. made
sn assignment TO-DAY for the benefit Of his
creditors 20 Rudolph ". Rose. trustee. con
sisting of his whole stock Of cigars. tobacco.
fixtures and merchandise generally. Amount
not known
Both of the street electric car lines arc now
in full operation after much trouble about
the grades on one OF the streets. They promise
70 be great success with morey IN them:
They traverse about eight or nine miles and
take in ell of RivermoDt. West and South
Lynchburg, where people seek retreat from
hot weather. or the business of the city
proper. The poor peoplei who haye no car
riages consider il q great boon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
ELOPERS RETURN.
Cape Charles Against Birds Nest--Esstviils's
Entertainment.

CApI CHARLES, Va. July &.-lSpeciall-
The trucking season is now over and very
little business activity is manifested.
Crabs are plentiful and are commanding
very good prices.
Last week 8 500 mackerel were caught in
one day in one pound.
An entertainment was given at Eastville
two nights of the past week. lecture by
DIR. Wharton. of Baltimore. and excellent
music. IN which several of Cape Charles best
voices were recognized. were the principal
features special train ran from this place
and among the prominent people who attend
ed were: H. W. Dunn. Esq, superintendent
New York. Pennsylvania and Norfolk railroad;
John Carroll, Esq.. Mayor Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs. John I. Daniel. DR.. and Mrs. b. c. kel-
lam and Mr.. J.. ". Sturgis and wife.
Mr. Bullitt FitzhIgh. editor of the Pioneer,
has lust returned from the National Editorial
Association and gives a glowing description
Of his trip.
Judge l.. G. Bristow is the guest of John T.
Daniel. Esq.
The monotony of the past week was broken
Saturday evening by an interesting game OF
ball. The Birds Nest nine, accompanied by
$50 people from that place came down on a
snecial train and PLAYED the Cape Charles
nine. A hundred dollars was played for. and
the game terminated with score of TO II
in favor of the Birds Nests.
Miss German and MIR Robbins. the young
clipping couple that decided that thew bad
business in Carolina. have returned looking
happy as a result of the visit
The town has its first Democratic mayor
and council and good results are already
noticeable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Notes from Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. July 2s.-[Special ]
The board OF supervisors for this county have
been III session today at the courthouse. A
large number of claims have been allowed.
The levy was mado to-day.
Rev. }. c. Hidep, d. D., of Eufaula. Fla.
will arrive in this city tomorrow and on
Wednesday evening will preach at the Bar
int church, where he will be greeted by
large number of his old congregation. Thurs
day he Will 60 10 Barboursville to visit his sis
ter. Mrs. Graves. thence TO Richmond. where
he will supply the pulpit of the First Baptist
church for some time.
AT the regular meeting OF Charlottesville
Lodge. No. 40, Independent Order Good
Templars, held last night the following
officers were elected for the next quarter
G. W Fuller, chief templar II. +. Edwards,
past chief templar Miss Eddie Jackson. vice
templar; J. W. Dolin, recording secretary
W. s. Beasley, financial secretary; j. V. Per
ley, treasurer A. G. Harlow, chaplain: Roy
X. Flanagan, marshal: w. W. Brand
guard, Wesley Books. sentinel Miss Susie A.
Flanagan, organist These officers will be
installed next Monday night.
Miss Nellie Hinton, of Petersburg. who
some time ago was visitor i'll this city. has
again returned aud is the guest of Mrs W.
}. Fickiin at Belmont" She will 90 from
here TO the Warm Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
sCREAMED AND PAINTED.
Evidently in Anticipation Of n Severer
Verdict

COLUMBUS. o.. July 2s-The long and
anxious wait for the Elliott jury is at an end.
At 1920 A. NJ the jury filed into the court
room and announced that William j. Elliott
had been found guilty Of murder IN the second
degree for the killing of Albert c. Osborne on
the 23d Of February last.
The verdict is no surprise. as the long wait
Of the twelve men IN their room had given out
the impression that there was some doubt as
10 the grade Of the crime, and that If there
was not sOme disagreement the verdict would
be as rendered this morning. The courtroom
was crowded when the Jury came in.
When that point WAS reached by the clerk
where the verdict read ." We the jury" etc,
find the defendant. ". j. Elliott Miss
Nellie Maroney screamed out and fell back in
her brothers arms in faint. She evil
IDENTITY expected the next words would be " of
murder in the first degree"
Clerk Mitchell paused for few seconds.
and then went on TO real, not guilty Of
murder in the first degree, but do ind him
guilty of murder in the second degree"
When those words were spoken Elliott
pulled his Grand Army button from the
button-hole III the lapel of his coat and
threw it yiciously at tho jury. Instead of
weakening ". J. Elliott grew more revenge
full and his face took on look of the widest
anger Mrs. Elliott did not shed tear but
the excitement was 50 great that she probably
could not realize at the time what the verdict
meant. The children all began to cry when
Miss Maroney tainted The scene was most
heartrenhng one and brought tears to the
ewes of Foreman Pegg while the other mem
bers of the jury bowed their heads in
mOurnful silence.
When the jury was polled and each in turn
were asked if the verdict just read was their
verdict Claude G. Aubert responded Yes
sir in q stronger and trmer voice than any
Of the other jurors thus indicating that he
has stood from the first for murder in the Sc
cond degree.
The Jury have vowed that they will never
disclose how they stood on any of the ballots,
and thus it will never be positively known
who the dissenters were.
BY the laws Of Ohio murder in the second
degree is punishable by life imprisonment.
the court having no alternative in the matter.
Notice Of motion for new triA was made
and so the sentence was not passed. The
court fixed next Saturday as the time for hear
ing arguments on the motion for a new trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

About 500, 600 Worth of Property Destroyed
There.

WELDON. n. c., July 28.-lSpecial. The
woman who was assaulted in Northampton
county and her husband were not residents Of
that county, but were passing through from
Wilson county. They were very poor.
and are now inmates Of the county
home. Excitement on account Of the crime
has not yet subsidized. The prisoners are Sc
curely ironed but are in constant fear Of mob
law They still insist that no crime was COM
mitted by them.
The man Walston, who killed Baker SGtur-
day by hitting linn over the head with gun
because tho latter was whipping his son. has
not yet been apprehended. Both were white.
Both hammers Of the gun were buried through
the victims skull. Both men had families.
A fire at Rocky Mount last night destroyed
about 100000 worth Of property, including
merchandise and buildings. A whole block
was destroyed 1t is thought to have been
the work of an incendiary. Some months
ago great excitement was caused IN Rocky
Mount on account of the exodus OF negroes
from that place, and threats of burning the
town we're made at the time. II 10 supposed
that the fire last night was a result of the i'll
feeling engendered by tho exodus excitement.
The baseball game, which was to have
taken place here to-day between the Suffolk
and home clubs was not played. Suffolk
having failed to reach here.
Misses Mamie Brown of Petersburg and
Annie and Kate Cohen Of Enfield, are visiting
in town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

A Father TO Forty-Eight Children, and a
Husband to Five Women.

STUART. VA, July 2S-Gspecial.l-It is ru-
mored that we will have canning establish
ment here at this place.
The new board of supervisors consisting Of
A. j. Mitchell. T. j. Clark and John NJ. Bur
nett, are in session to-day.
Tomorrow will be our regular county court
day.
Rev s. T. Fuller, pastor of the Stuart Bap-
fist church, is dead.
Thomas Morris. colored man, is in town
His age is said to be one hundred and ten
years. He is the father of forty ight children
and has been married five times. All of his
wives are dead
c. Green Witt will come out in an open let
ter in the next issue of the Stuart Enterprise,
IN which he will say that no member of a
church can consistently belong to the Farm
ers' Alliance.
Mr.. ". W. Stedman is now employed on the
Stuart Enterprise.
II rained all Sunday and our roads are
quite muddy.
Treasurer S. II. Dunkley is in town.
Mrs. 4. j. Conray, of North Danville. is in
Stuart
Mrs Belle Noel. of Martinsville Va. is in
town.
Mr.. H. D. Martin, of Winston, n. c.. form
erly of this county, is on visit to his parents
home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

Veterans VIII Have an Enjoyable Time in
Wrfghfsvillo.

RALrroH. N. c.. July 2s.-ISpecial.l-A
number Of old Confederate veterans passed
through here to-day going to Wrightsville to
attend the encampment Of Confederate vete-
rams of the State. which will be held this
week Mt Camp Fowle. Great preparations
have been made 10 give tho old soldiers
reunion and week of enjoyment Tents
which were used for the State Guard en-
csmpment have not been taken down. and
will be used by the veterans. Governor Holf
will be present and will spend two days and
distinguished veterans from all over the State
are expected. and all Confederate generals in
the State have been invited. Among the sur
viving generals Of the State are Generals W;
X. Cox. ID. r. Hoke. Rufus Barringer and
Robert Ransom. Senator Matt Ransom Will
deliver an address on Friday. General Robert
Ransom, who will be in command OF the
camp, arrived to-day.
The handsome residence of Charles ID. Ur.
church. late clerk Of the Superior Court 81
this county. was sold yesterday to satisfy
mortgages hold upon it. II was bid IN by A.
w ShafTer. the principal mortgage. at %, 100.
II is one Of the finest residences IN The city,
Grand Sire c. NJ Busbee has sufficiently
recovered from his attack OF paralysis to-day
TO be able TO walk for the frs. time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
LAID THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY.
Items of News From the City of wiiIiams-
burg.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, July 2s.-LSpecial. !
The board of supervisors Of James City
county composed Of Messrs. Ro. 2. Wright,
John W. Casey and Charles Cranstone, were
in session yesterday and to-day in laying tho
annual tax levy for the county for the year
1891
The gross amount Of taxes ordered by the
board to be collected by the treasurer is
S6.l46.40 Out of this amount depositum Of
1880 Il was assessed TO be used during the
year for incidentals. The tax rate for the
year will be s. cents on the FOO worth Of
property po..,,. c.,,,.,,.,,.....,.,,. 49,
ney for this town and county, returned yester-
day from Ocean Nisw. and expects to leave in
few days for a short sOjOurn at the White
Sulphur Springs
A letter was received here yesterday stating
that Mr.. George w. Walden of Selma, Ala.
formerly connected with the insane asylum
here has just been appointed passenger agent
Of the Atlanta and Selma lines with his head
quarters at Selma.
Mr.. Henley L. Jones. one Of our principal
druggists left yesterday for Cape May. At
lantic City and the other principal watering
places on the coast
MIR. Ro. r. Cole left for Baltimore yester-
day afternoon to attend the funeral of the
late Francis Denmead, of that city
President Lyon G.. Tyler and Mr. j. r.
Emely left Yesterday for a short stay at the
White. Mr. EmelY is prominent merchant
Of the Quaker City but has Scr some time
past been the guest of Mr. II. A. Bright.
Miss Lelis A. Wall. Of Durham, n. c., ar
rived here this morning to pay visit to her
sister. Mrs. John 8. Charles
Mr., L. Mclvor Southall returned home on
Sunday afternoon from Newport News,
where he had been engaged in business for a
short time previous TO the ire at that place
on Saturday night which destroyed the place
of business at which he was engaged. MI
Southall lost by the fire his clothing and what
cash lie had with him at the time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

He Left While Being Tried-Hay Crop Har-
vested.

vested.
MARION, Va. July 27.-lSpecial. County
Court which convened one week ago to-day,
is still in session. number If cases have
been disposed Of. prominent among these.
being the Commonwealth against Jonathan
WOodall. two cases. The defendant was
fined 900 in the first and $50 in the second
case. Quite a breeze of excitement was oc-
cesloned among the court officers and by
ISLANDERS during the progress of the second
case, Woodall making excuse 10 leave the
courtroom to hunt a witness living here.
took leg bail, d" and has not since been seen
The court 10 now hearing the case of tho
Commonwealth against j. Ii. poston for
forgery, and at its conclusion will probably
adjourn.
Ex-Attorney- Generals Ayers and Blair were
In town last Saturday on business
Mrs. Woodson, of Salem. n. c.. and Mrs.
Trent, OF Strawberry Plains, Tenn. arrived
here last week and are guests of their brother.
Major 4. j. Halter.
N L. Look. Esq, who was seriously in
,ured some time ago by falling FROM pile Of
lumber, has sufficiently recovered 10 be out
again. "'
Conspicuous among the visitors in the court
room last Saturday Was Mr. James Cox. of
this county. He is now eighty-si1 years Of
ese. lh 1877 he was appointed by Lieutenant
governor w. Il. Mcfarland a member of
Slaytn eounty's Magistsrial Court, which
Office he held until 1870. "-''A
Our grand jury was in session all of last
week. aud made seventy. SIX indictments for
'sIaous ana sundry attractions Of the law.
Inc Inc nay crop Of this section is being har-
ps.a ahd rs reported as being good one.
!, nam Tell here yesterday. II was nesdsd On
Wv yIop. ana Will place the ground in GOOD
condition for breaking for wheat Il bayiDe
county -o'''i'ies Vi tne
~, "A called conyocation Of Marion Royal Arch
Sa assp,ssr, NO. o., was held in Masonic Hall
'"'"'aAS h'gni' ana tho following companions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

were elected delegates 10 represent No. 81 at
a conference Of the chapters Of Southwest
Virginia. TO DO held at Grsyson- county Sui-
phur Spring, near Ivanhoe, conyening
august 4th next +. J. Heller. ID: c. Miller
". p Francis. Charles W. Mhitc'
W. T. Dickey, with John W; hlon-
ardson, high priest. as chairman
of the delegation. Tents and cots will oe
provided and the delegates from the different
chapters. together with companions Howard
Waite and ". II. u. Lynn, will camp upon
the ground near the Springs and will PROB
ably remain there three OF four days.
Mr.. John i. StiGner. OF the Bristol News,
and high priest of the Gill Chapter In that
city. was In town to-day. He with large
number of his chapter will attend the meet
ING at Grayson Sulphur. and big time is
anticipated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
SAFES BLOWS OPEN.
Found Grape Shot at the Fort He Helped
TO Build.

PErERsBUnG. Va, July 2s.-(Special. j
Some time last night the postoffice and the
factories of Mossrs w. p Gillian and Captain
Samuel Paulett at Farmvile were broken into
by burglars. Tho safe in the postOfhce was
blown open and $3.50 stolen. The safes in
the factories wero also blown open and about
&400 taken. There were four men in the gang,
who have skipped. the town. and nothing Ia
known as TO their whereabouts.
The members Of Lark Camping Club, OF
Columbia. Pa who are in encampment in
Prince George county. short distance from
the Crater, to-day visited the battle fields
from the Jerusalem Plank Road to the Apo
mattO1 River Mr.. John +. Tyler one OF the
members Of the camp. who helped TO build
Fort S.eadman, picked up at this fort TO-DAY
a erapc-shot which he will carry home with
him. The camp will leave for home on Fri
There is 10 be big dance and party to-
morrow night at Stony Creek station on the
Petersburg and Weldon railroad. Invited
guests will be in attendance from Richmond
and Petersburg.
A Joint protrscted meeting of Trinity, Ochre
and Gravel-Run churches will be held next
week near Ciincb-Road Crossing in Dinwid
die county.
A revival is being held at the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school chapel, corner OF
Plum and Hurt streets, conducted by Rev Mr..
several persons have asked the prayers of the
congregation.
The mOrtuary report for the month ending
July 10Th. shows that there were Sc deaths in
Petersburg whites, %; colored, g. Rates
of mortality Of whole population was 41.2S per
900 per alnum. Rate of mortality of white
population was % per 900 per annum. Rate
Of mortality Of colored population, 59O7 per
1000 population.
Among tho cases which are expected 10
come up for trial at this term of the County
Court Of Brunswick is that of the Common
wealth against Margaret Archer who killed
Mrs Archer. her brothers wife near White
Plains in the above named county, about
two weeks since. The two women, who are
whito. were in cotton field when q quarrel
arose between them, which ended in Miss
Archer killing Mrs. archer by stabbing her in
the heart with knife.
The Petersburg District Conference (col-
ored), which has been in session at Evington
Station. Va. Tor the past week has adjourned
TO meet next time nj Halifax. Va. H. W.
Freeman, L. f Leftwitch. c. Davenport and
G. " Wiley we're elected delegates to the An
nual Conference TO be held in Petersburg
October %, 1891.
The District Conference exonerated Rev.
r. Il. Strother of Petersburg, from the
charges which had been preferred against him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29
Had Him Safe

When colonel Bob Ingersoll was in Europe
last he visited Westminster Abbey for the
first time. AS he was contemplating the
tomb of Nelson. the guide said:
That. sir. his the tomb of the greatest
naval gro Europe or the whole world hever
knew-Lord Nelson's. This marble sarcough-
ogus weighs forty-two tons. Hnside that his
n steel recepticle weighing twelve tons. and
hinside that is leaden casket ermetically
sealed. weighing two tons. Hnsds that his a
mahogany coffin holding the hashes of the
great gro"
Well said the Colonel. after thinking
awhile, Il guess you've got him. If lie ever
gets out Of that. cable nae at my EXPENSE
Louisville Commercial