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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
All shaken Up, But None Seriously Hurt.
[By telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

BrRNuNoHAM, ALA, January ga sec
ton of freight train crashed INTO a
limited train on the Louisville and Nash
vile road this morning near Warrior.
But little damage was done except TO the
through Florida sleeper. which was the
rear coach, and contained fifteen sleeping
passengers. All were shaken up. Mrs. S.
Reed, of Chicago, and W. II. Chaddock, Of
Admission, were hurt, but their injuries are
not serious. Mrs. d. A. Hayes. another
Chicago lady, was prostrated by fright and
excitement. The ilagman failed to 60 fer
enough to the rear and the freight engl-
neer was not warned in time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
A Watehman Found Dead.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, January 29.-George
Burton, the night-watchman at Sheppard's
found in the Office this morning dead.
Three bullet-holes had pierced his head
and his clothes had been burned to char
coal, cooking the flesh. No clue has been
found to the murder. His money was
found on his person. Suicide was sus.
pected, but the autopsy disclosed bullets
of different size from those carried by
his pistol.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
a California Fruit Trust.

San Francisco, January 29.-The Chront-
Gle states that with ono exception all fruit
S5, ,OOO, 900 capital stock tolast fifty years. All
OF the canneries will be purchased for two
thirds cash and one third stock. They
will then be under the control of q corpo-
ration which will be known as the Cali
fornia Fruit Canneries, Limited. The COM
pany has S2,0OO.00O in bank with which to
purchase the canneries. and $1,000 shares
of stock hnYa heen snhscrlbed tor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
TIE sILveR-PooL INVESTIGATION.
No Witnesses - Congressman Ketcham
Never Bought or Sold.
ru,- ,oio,ror6 % ,h. nis,o,,ht

WASHINGTON, January 29.-There were no
witnesses present this morning to testify
before the Silver-Pool Investigation Com
mlttee, Owenby failing toappear. After an
hours delay, Congressman John II.
Ketcham. of Kew York, voluntarily ap-
peared and said he desired to state most
decidedly and unqualifiedly that he had
gagged in any silver transaction, either di-
rectly or Indirectly. He said he had no
knowledge with regard TO the reported sill
Yer sneculAtinns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
LUCY CLARK BETTER.
Substantial sympathy Extended to Her
Ora CIark's RemRins Taken Home.

Washington Evening Star Of yesierdayJ
Yesterday afternoon the body of Miss
Ora Clark, the young lady who was asphyxl-
ated while in bed at her room, No. Sl4
Third street. Tuesday morning, was sent
to Vienna, Va, on the 445 train. The re-
mains were buried to-day.
Lucy Clark, her sister, who was in bed
with her at the time of her death, was
much better yesterday. When informed
of her sisters death the poor girl cried as
though her heart would break. She was
extremely anxious to return home to at
tend the funeral, but her attending. ply
sican. DR.. Bond, thought itinadvisable Tor
her 20 60 on account Of her condition.
Since the sad accident many kind d-hearted
ladies have appeared and extended both
Sympathetic and substantial aid TO the sui
feref. Among the persons who called to
see Miss Lucy yesterday were some Of the
former employers of the sisters. who spoke
in the highest terms Of their good character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
THE NATIONAL FARMERS ALLIANCE
To Meet Next Year In ChicaRo--Election
of Officers.

OMAHA, January 29-Chicago was select
ed as the place Of the next meeting Of the
National Farmers Alliance at its session
this morning. The only other business
transacted was the election Of officers,
which resulted as follows President, John
II. Powers, Nebraska: Yice-Presidents,
Charles Morgan. Pennsylvania; Thomas
Finks. New York: H. Sickens. Ohio; Will
liam Kinerd, Indiana; Milton George, Hi
nois: G.. NJ. Butts, Wisconsin: q. Collins,
Missouri; J. Westfall. Iowa; ID. Furlong,
Minnesota; w. A. Jones, Nebraska, and c.
+. Cravens. Washington Secretary and
Treasurer, Augustus Post, Iowa; National
Lecturer, George Lawrence, Ohio; First
Assistant National Lecturer, Miss Eva Nc
Donald, Minnesota; Second Assistant, j.
w. Ravens, Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

gas used in the ice-machine. The building
& Co., who conduct one of the largest ice-
manufacturing and cold-storage enter
prises IN Chicago. The company will suf-
fer loss Of S2O0,000. The first explosion
was followed quickly by three others,
shaking the building 10 its foundations.
Casey. the fireman, while helping to. get
out three employees, was fatally injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
FLED TO ESCAPE ARREST.
II. c. Keeble Drew Large Sums Of Money
on Warehouse Receipts.
TBy telegraph % the Dlspatch.l B

MONTGOMERY, ALA, January 29.-H. G.
Keeble, of Selma, tho head of the Keeble
Company, which failed for S250,OO0 few
days ago, has fed the State to escape e1-
pected indictment and arrest. Some 5000
bales Of cotton were consigned to the com
pany, and he used the warehouse receipts
in great many cases and drew money on
them from the banks and others. Persons
advancing the money claim the cotton,
while the consignors also make a claim.
Keeble thoughtit it best TO leave. His where
abouts are not known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
cHlLEs GOVERNMENTAL CRISIS.
Insurgents Occupy an Important Town
without Opposition.
IBy telerraph 10 the Dispatchl

BUrNos AYREs, January 29.-Advices re-
ceived here from Chile show that the in
surgents are steadily gaining ground. Soon
after the bombardmento of Porto Coquimbo
the rebel forces occupied La Zarina, the
on the part of the Government troops,
though the latter occupied La Zarina IN
force, being quartered in the hospitals,
schools, and other public buildings. The
Government troops upon the approach OF
the rebel forces from Porto Coquimbo
evacuated La Zarina and retreated inland.
thus placing a fne harbor and most adj
vantageous base of supplies IN the hands
of the insurgents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
ATTACHMENTS AGAINST A BANK.
Counter Actions for Damages on the
Ground of Malicious Persecution.

KANSAS CITY, January Establishments
have been fled by the First National Bank
Of Marshall, Mich, and the First National
Bank of Ravenna, o., against the Union
Investment Company, of this city, for
sums aggregating $4,000. The paper of
the Investment Company has been going
to protest lately. This company has
capital of 81 900. 900. Actions for damages
have been begun by the company to-day
against H. L. Hane, director of the First
National Bank of Ravenna, o.. and Charles
II. Gorham, president of the First National
Bank of Marshall, Mich. The damages in
each case are laid at 5000, 900 and the basis
of the SUIT is alleged malicious persecu-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
TRUE BILLS FOR NEWSPAPER LlsELs
Against the Proprietors OF the Harrisburg
CaII-Another Case Not Considered,
rTy telegraph To the DIsnatch1

PHILADELPHIA, January 29.-Robert Z.
Pattison appeared before the grand jury
to-day, and after he had been examined a
true bill was returned against William +.
Jordan and ]. j. McLaurin for libel in pub
fishing in the Harrisburg Cal during the
campaign for Governor an article entitled
Turn On the Light" The case against
the Philadelphia Inquirer involving the
same publication has not got into the
grand jury yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Stole TbeIr Brass Instruments.

tBy Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch.l
DUBLIN. January 29-The brass lnstru-
ments which the local band of Kilrush,
County Clare. were to have used in wei
coming Parnell at Ennis next Sunday have
been stolen by parties suspected of anti
Parnell sympathies IN other words, the
Mc( hvitpg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Hnnrf-Eallnra

is caused by Impure blood, diseased stomach,
and Indigestion. Relieve the cause by using
one or two cases Of Thompson's Bromins and
Arsenic Spring Water IL cures all kidney trou-
bles, persistent nausea, and nervousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
LADY REGENTS.
KILLED BY A RAILROAD TRAIN.
The Sad Death of Captain ID. w. Morecock,
of Halifax County, n. c.

[Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dlsoatch.I
WELDON, N. c., January ga private
telegram Just received here brings the sad
tidings that Captain ID. NJ. Morecock.
son of Captain j. Il. Morecock, OF
this county, was killed by o railroad tram
last night near Efhngham. 5. c. lie was o
conductor on the Wilmington, Columbia
and Augusta railroad, and was formerly CT
this place. He is supposed to have fallen
from his train
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Died from Shock and Exhaustion.
Tgv taleqranh N tba D,aoat.h

PHILADELPmA, January 29-Captain Bur-
rows M. French, of the schooner Minnie
and Gussie, died to-day from shock and
exhaustion, the result of the injuries re-
oeiyedi on Tuesday night last, when the
British steamer Macedonia collided with
and sank his schooner of Cape Honlopen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
A Negro Charged with Murder.
M t.t.,.-....,. A.. a.. 49,.

CoIUMBIl, S. c.. January 29.-waites
Martin (coloredD has been arrested charged
with the murder Of Alice Mcleod, white
woman with whom he had been living.
Her body was found in the river with her
hands aud. feet tied together and heavy
rocks attached to II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
The Large Joanna Furnace shut Down.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispstch.l

READING. PA, January 29.-The large
Joanna furnace at Joanna, this county,
shut down this morning, owing 10 scarcity
of ore and charcoal, after q steady run Of
six months. The unfavorable weather OF
the winter thus far has prevented the col
quantities to continue the furnace in ope-
ration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Dlsas.rou, Floods in s1assowah.

by AngIO-AmerlcRn cabIe 70 the DI5patch'I
CAIRO, January 29.-Advices from Mas
sowah, on the Red Sea, state that a terrific
storm, followed by floods, caused enor-
nous damage throughout the island Of
thoir livaq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Four KilIed-Two Bodies Recovered
rIr tolnurnr,h 10 TIA nIannfchI

STERLING, ILL.,. January 29.-Two more
bodies have been recovered from the ruins
OF. the Rock Falls paper-mill, which blew
mp Tuesday night. This makes four killed
John II. Myers, William Bell. Samuel
Schader. and Oliver Miller. Loss ls esti-
mated at over S75, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
NORTH cARoLINA's CONDITION.
No Worlds Fair Appropriation II the
Force Bill Passes
BY telegraph to the Dispatch.

RALEIGH, N. c., January 29.-The House
to-day passed resolution declining to
make an appropriation for the Worlds
Fair in the event of the passage of the
elections bill. similar resolution has
passed the Senate heretofore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
A Double Failure in Kansas.

WICHITA. KAN, January 29.-The Farmers
Bank Of Augusta, capital 525, 900, and the
Augusta Mercantile Company, failed this
morning. Both were controlled by Z. H.;
Grant, who owns half of the town OK
Augusta. No statement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Senator Jones Reelected.

CARSON CRY, NV, January 29.-In the
Legislature to-day Senator Jones was re-
elected United States senator for the
fourth time, receiving 81 votes out OF GO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
a nsfrlgsra,lns BuIld,ar Burned.

CHIcAoo, January 29.-The six-story
building Of the Western RefrigeratinR
italy destroyed early this morning by
fire caused by the explosion OF ammonia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.

Omaha reports that traffic on all rail-
roads from the West is suspended. Union
Pacific trains from the West are in
definitely behind time. Passenger trains
for the West are being run in two sections,
with two engines each. The Golden Gate
express, on the Union Pacific. Is reported
absolutely blocked at Columbus, Neb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
phnIIrs,. n,1es.,b,e Coco,

fnliltps's DtSehSsDle NOtoa
presents new and valuable food beverage. II
is delicious to the taste, highly nutritious, and
rendered readily digestible IL will not cause
distress or headache like the ordinary cocoas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

A. b. O. Alternative has the largest sale Of
any blood-medioine in Richnani
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Communication of Sentence for Eyrnud.

IbJ hugIO-hIIlUIICaH CHUI" % Il0 DI7PEVVu'I
PARIS, January 29.-The Rdppel to-day
announces that the Committee on Pardons
has pronounced in favor of committing the
sentence OF death passed upon Michael
Eyraud, the murderer Of NJ Goutfe, to i'm
prisonment for life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
no WAY OF GETTING DAMAGES.

Master-Workman Rae, of the United
Mine Workers, is laboring with his col
leagues to form more stringent. laws for
preparing to push them in the Legislature.
As il is there seems TO be. no way for the
people to reach the company for damages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Meade g. Bakers CarDolic Moutb-W Wash.
a delightful toilet article. pleasant TO the taste.
purifes tho breath, and prevents decay OF tho
teeth. Prepared only by
T. ROBERTS BAKER, Pharmacist
qlQ east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
The Bank of England Rate Reduced.

lBy Anglo-American cablo 70 tho Dispstch'I
LONDON, January 29.-The Bank of Eng
land discount rate was reduced from 315 to
3 per cent. to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Tho President Informed-5Irs. Window
and Daughters at n Reception.
IBy telegraph 70 the Dispstch.l

WASHINGTON, January 29.-Theannounce-
ment of the sudden death of Secretary
Window in New York tonight gave almost
as great a shock TO his official friends and
associates as did the shooting Of President
Garfield to the members of his official
household.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
AsERloUs STORM IN THE WEST.
Passenger Railway Traffic Suspended on
Many Lines-Telegrams No Go.
IBy telegraph 20 tho Dispatch.l

CHICAGO. January pa heavy fog over
hung this city and adjacent country last
graphic communication in all directions
is almost completely paralyzed. Special
dispatches from Minnesota. Northern
Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, and Nebraska
report that a severe snow-storm ragged in
those sections yesterday and continues TO-
l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

|thH fpB rHE CHAIR.
'-.'e vas 90 immediate rush on the part
~ y o.. toward WINDOWS chair, but several
p. ''f' Who were present at the dinner got
=. ,-.'' tnt and drove the others back.
- .-.} were Drs. y. A. Robinson, Durant,
" '"'L''a'E Fisher, and Bishop. DIR.
= = ''nsou bent down and. making a
examination Of the PROSTATE
'..l' '..'l' discovered that the heart was
r.. 'ea'lIs, and with the assistance Of
-'-e IruaK, Captain Snow. and one or
W. w. Others hf.ed him 70 his feet. Deathly
~'' Ie was carried INTO room behind the
-.4ue' hall, and everything was done 20
80. -,.i,a'e hiin. Messengers were hastily
.. -''.1''bed for electric batteries. and as
,Iy as four were applied to his body.
".'A was rapidly growing cold.
HEAET-DsrAsE.
,' 'Ia was exactly 1905 P. N. For six
r.-s ..''1',s electric shocks were applied IN.
lily but without success. He wa.
G,.-,io G.-ouHoed dead by Drs. Robinson and
49,, - would say that the cause Of
-. N,a,h .'l was apoplexy." said DIR. Robin
al u u was hot for the history Of heart.
go ''o' ana inclined 10 think that heart.
49,, '.e tilled him. Mr. Window was sub.
=" h's Of heart-failufe. On Tuesday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Browns Iron Btters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria Bllioueness, aud General Debility. Giy'A
Strength. aids Digestion, tones tho neryes-crN
etes appetite. the beet tonic for nursing
mothers, weak women. and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
A BLIZZARD.

Hastings. Neb.. reports al street-car
traffic suspended on account of the storm,
with blizzard further west. Sioux City
and Fort Dodge. Ia, report five inches Of
snow already fallen and drifting badly.
Claire. Wis. Snow has been general in the
pineries, where it will probably be disas-
trous for the loggers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS HOME.
The Committee TO Report Bill Incorpo-
rating It-Othcr Aid Provided.
nenectal tsIegram 70 the Dispatchl

The Committee TO report u Dlll lncorpO-
rating It-Othcr Aid Provided.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, January 29.-At q meeting of
the Senate Committee on Military Affairs
held to-day it was unanimously decided to
report favorably on the bill incorporating
the Confederate Soldiers Home located at
Raleigh; to give it SIX acres Of State pro-
perty known as Camp Russell, and to make
an annual appropriation. Julian $. Carr,
president of the State Veterans Assocla-
ton, was present at the meeting of the
committee, as were also Colonel A. B. An
drews and other prominent trustees.
OFFICIALLY INFORMED.
The committee was officially informed
in behalf of the Veterans Association that
not only would it take charge Of the
maintenance Of the home, but would
make such an appeal to the people as will
secure an endowment for it. 1t IS further
the special purpose of the association to
extend aid to every needy soldier who has
family.
LADY REGENTS.
A large class can in this way be aided at
their homes better than in any other way.
The directors will be aided in the manage
ment of the home by nine lady regents
one from each congressional district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN.
That is Believed to BE the Number of the
Mammoth Dead.
nv teIepraph 10 the Dispatch.l


PITTSBURGH, Pa, January "a special
from the Mammoth mines says It is now
thought that the 1O7 bodies recovered
about comprise the list of the dead. The
seventy-nine bodies buried in the Catholic
cemetery last night were followed by an
other instalment to-day. The rest Of the
bodies will be inferred privately with SER
vices at the graves, which was the case yes
terday. A call for assistance has been is-
sued by all the Pittsburgh labor organiza-
tlons, and the newspaper aud business of
fees are receiving subscriptions. 1t Is
thought by experts that the force of the
explosion was augmented by the fine, dry
coal-dust in the mine, which ignited when
the fre-damp exploded. When the bodies
had been prepared for burial Coroner j. b.
Wakefield, Of Jannette, empannelled a
Jury The bodies were viewed, and after q
brief consultation with the jury the COro-
ner continued the inquest until Thursday,
February 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
CONFEDERATION AT RoNcevERTE.
A sSs,oOO Blaze-The Insurance Only
$4,000.
rsvocial telegram to the DIspstch.I

RoNoEyEBrE. w. Va, January 29.-This
morning at $3.50 FIRE destroyed one of the
largest business blocks in town. The loss
Is S5s, 500; insurance, Si9,500. The losses
are as follows Rodes, Whiting Il Co.,
Sl9. 900, including the building; insurance,
&19. 600; Williams & Co., loss. $4,000; insu-
rance. So. 500; Ronceyerte Drug Company,
owned by II. N. WhiteI loss, $3,200; insu-
rance. SO, 800: the loss on the Henning
buildIng. $500; Insurance. @l,700. The
upper story OF the Rodes building was oc-
ctlpied by Mrs. Hunt, milliner, loss, $500;
Makowicz q Son, tailors, loss. $500, and
Dr. Dweber, loss, $200, ana no insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Don't Neglect That Cough,
but take at once DIR. Dayid's Cough Syrup be-
fore IL IS too late.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Sold by druggists generally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
NEARLY PERSONAL COLLISIONS.
Heated Debate on the State Normal Fe-
male school BilI-Legal Rate OF Interest.
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.i

Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
RALEIGH. n. c.. January 29.-There was a
very long and heated debate IN the lower
house of the Legislature to-day and at
least two personal collisions seemed immi-
nent between Jones of Wake and Ray of
Macon and Jones and Lineback.
THE CAUSE.
The bill which caused such lively scenes
was the one TO establish a State normal
and industrial school fo- white girls. which
was on its third reading. IL passed by a
vote OF so 10 II after it had been greatly
amended.
SEVERELY AMENDED.
The amendments prescribe the election
of the directors OF the school by the
Legislature; for the payment Of $4,000
annually from the general fund and not
from the school fund; strike out the pro-
vision that women taught in the school
shall teach in the public schools, and also
forbid women over twenty-One years old
from attending the institution.
A bill incorporating the Baptist State
Female University passed its final reading
to-day.
REDUCED RATE OF INTEREST.
Earnest efforts are being made to secure
q reduction of the legal rate of interest
from 8 TO per cent The bank-men are
antagonizing this and say if the bill be-
comes q law II Will drive money out of the
State and make the banking business un-
profitable. Banks are now borrowing
money at per cent, and lending it at s.
OPPOSED TO IT.
The cotton-mill men are here opposing a
bill making them liable for any injuries to
employees due to the breaks Of machinery
or anything of that kind. They say it Is a
very unjust bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
LOT A

contains sixty cHILDRENs SUITS and OVER.
COATS which sold at s. 80, 50, aud sasO Price
for to-day is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
REDUCED RATE oP INTEREST.
QUITE A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
A Citizen of Scotland Neck, n. c., Marries
Toxas LADY He Had Never Seen.

A Citizen of Scotland Neck, y. c., marrtes
a Texas Lady He Had Never Seen.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SCOTLAND NICK, N. c., January 2o.-Mr.
Thomas Gotten, of this place, left last week
for Houston. Texas, where he was married
Yesterday to Miss Jennie Moore, of that city.
There is a little romance connected v iththe
marriage. Neither of the parties had ever
seen each other until he went to be
welded. They became acquainted through
correspondence, wereR engaged, and the
affair has thus terminated in a happy mar
riage. They leave Houston to-day and
will come directly 70 Scotland Neck.
DON'T LIKE THE LAW.
The people of Elizabeth City have pass
ed resolutions disappearing the recent
oyster law passed by the Legislature on
the ground that It will be injurious TO the
oyster business and throw many persons
out OF employment. They ask for an oys-
ter law that shall prohibit any one who is
a nonresident OF North Carolina from
dredging, and to prohibit dredging at all
from the 18th Of April TO the 18th of Octo-
Der, except beyond certain lines.
BUSINESS PROSPECTS,.
One Of the best merchants Of this place
remarked that tho people IN the country
are more anxious TO do business than he
has seen them. If there should be another
crop failure this year he thinks that, ac-
cording to the way business has opened up,
there would be greater disaster than there
was one and two years ago even. The big
crop of last season has put people ona basis
where they think they can risk u great
deal