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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

She latter moment of painful silence
replying to PROPOSAL viii you take
me as / ami
He questioned too abruptly Really,
/ would prefer you when you have your
diamonds on.--Munsey's Weekly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29
WANTED.

A reliable person to represent financial
corporation, with fully paid cash capital OF
&25O, 900, in the sale, through sub-agents or
otherwise, of Installment Savings Bonds.--
Liberal commissions and desirable position
Address. AuIUAL IEyKsTxKET Co., Minneapo-
lis. MINI. 10
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Rapp--T look upon you, sir, as a rascal
Partee-Yon are privileged TO look upon
lne in any character you desire to assume.
sir.--Texas Siftings-
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FOR SALE.
WANTED.

A reliable NAN to represent Company with
a large paid up capital stock. A permanent
position for right party. Address
W. B. McCADDIN.
S-14 ct. IL s Fayette ST.. Baltimore. Nd
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

When that Headache knocks the
loudest. think OF and take Bradyerotine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29
FOR SALE.

A light running DAYTON, in perfect order
2 or 4 Seats. Cost $l25 90 Will sell Al
great reduction Can be seen at the Transfer
StahIes. o.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail be-
cause of poor health, others want ofluck
but the majority from deficient grit
want of nerve. They are.neryous, irres-
olute, changeable, easily get the blues
and take the spirits down to keep the
spirits up" thus wasting money, time
opportunity and nerve force. There is
nothing like the Restorative Nervine,
discovered by the great specialist. DR..
headache, the blues, nervous prostration
sleeplessness. neuralgia, st. Vitus dance,
fits, and Mysteries Trial bottles and fine
book of testimonials free at the City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29
Notice 10 TrespaSsern.

All trespsssing upon my prCmisss, known
as the s.F-ldmeyer Farm" near Annapolis, Is
forbidden, and persons found thereon without
INV authority, will I've prosecuted.
IN d. s. SPROGLF.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

You want home at West Anna
polls, call on George T. Melvin at
his Office No. 45 Duke of Gloucester
st. and getfull particulars.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29
NOTICE.

ANNAPOLIS FISHERMEN are here
by notified to keep off my Shores al
Ferry Point in Magothy river, or take
a. A. A. STINCHCOALB.
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WANTS. FOR SALE, &c.

We will insert In this column advertise.
In onts OF Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
wound, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONK
w EEK. or less for 25 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

$1,000 A MONTH TO A COM
w PETENT PERSON. 10 Cook and do
partial Washing for adults and child. APP
ply at 92 Prince George Street. Sow
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NotaEy Pubic

All business connected with the Notarl
Public promptly attended to.
ELIAS g. HYDE,
us No. So Main Street. Annapolis, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-29

UyANTED.-AN ACTIVE MAX for each
w section. Salary e75 te 800, to locally
represent successful ". Y. Company fncor-
Jewelry, ETC., to consumers At cost. Also
Lady Of tact. Salary $40, to enroll members
10000 now enrolled. f1O0,0O paid inl.-
References EXCHANGED. Kmpfre Cooperative
Association tcredft well ratedl Lock BOX $40.
NY. 6-27
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Wedding BeiIs-The Virginia Baptist and
Educational Convention.

CHAR1orTEsvILLE VA, May 7.-GSpecial. !
Quite a number of friends and relatives as
sembled at Ohnda, the residence of Mr.. j. A.
Payne, yesterday morning to witness the mar
riage ceremony of his daughter Alice W.,
and Mr.. George b. Goodyear. Promptly at
the hour appointed (1015 o'clock The couple
entered the parlor, where the ceremony took
place, preceded by Mr. John J. Lipop, of the
University of Virginia, best man. and
Mr.. Cary C. Wills, of Charlottesville. Rev.
b. A. Abbott. of the Disciples church, offici-
ated. The bridal party took the IF. +. v"
train Mt 11:I5 o'clock for Washington, followed
by the good wishes of a host of friends. The
bride was the recipient of numerous hand
some presents. The groom Is II successful
young business man of this place and both
himself and bride are quite popular.
On May 18th and 18th the Virginia Baptist
State Convention and the Educational Con
vention will meet with the First Colored Bap-
fist church in this city. A large attendance
is expected. The railroads have granted re-
duced rates to persons attending the above
named conventions.
MIR. j. b. Wood has resigned the position as
chief of the Charlottesville fire department
and Mr.. A. ID. Payne elected in his stead.
Messrs. j. s. b. Thompson and G. M.
Borum, of thosyirglnia Midland division Of
the Richmond and Danville railroad, were In
Charlottesville yesterday.
Dr. j. II. Baunes, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Is IN
the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
THE NORTH CAROLINA CROPS.
Tn, Agricultural Department Issues It's
Annual Report.
ACTION IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN STAMPS.
Tho Tribute Of the Bar Associntion-Em-
blems In Memory of Governor fowio
Removed-North State News.

RALEIGH. N. c.. May Especial. 1.-The
Raleieh Bar met this morning in the court
house to adopt resolutions and pronounce
eulogies upon the late Captain f. X. Stamps
whose death occurred last week. There was
a LARGE attendance of the Bar. and eloquent
addresses were made by Hon. George v.
Strong, r. II. Battle b. Q. Beckwith "; H.
Pace, S. A. Ashe. F. h. Busbee' >. =; L.
Frequent illusions were made 70 tne
connection of Captain Stamps with tne
late defunct State National Bank OF THIS city;
of which he was president at one unle, ana
concerning whom there was much criticism
at the time of the banks failure. Inc opin-
ions was universally expressed oy al the
members Of the Bar who sp' Ike to-day mat
CaDtain Stamps connection with that lnstltu-
ton WAS perfectly honorable, Gu. ~.
Secretary I. X. Brunes Of the State Depart
uent of Agriculture to-day issued The annual
State crop report compiled from reports re
ccived from 900 correspondents I'D All parts
nj the State The report shows that the
wheat average is 96: oats, IS; rye ": cotton.
s.. corn. Sc: tobacco, 81. The prospect FOR
the average crop Is - per cent.
The Sixth Annual Wake County Cattle
Show took place here to-day and was attended
by large crowd from the surrounding sec
ton and from "A distance The streets were
lined with people to-day Mt noon to witness
the grand street parade. which was very at
tractiye sight, Including large number OF
blooded horses and cattle.
Governor Holt to-day appointed Walker
TAYLOR major of the Second regiment of the
North Carolina State Guard TO succeed W. l..
Faison, deceased.
All dressings and emblems of mourning in
the capitol. which were put mp in honor OF the
death Of Governor Fowle, were taken down
to-day. the thirty-days' limit having expired.
It is learned here to-day that Mrs. Ramseur'
wife Of General Ramseur. and his two daugh-
tiers will attend the Confederate memorial
exercises here on Memorial Day. which will be
Monday next On that occasion General
William 4. Cox. Of Edgecombe, will deliver
the memorial address. and his subject will be
General Ramseur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
OR.fTORICAL CONTEST.
Vanderbilt University Student Carries or
the First Honor.

Vanderbilt University student carries On
the First Honor.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. May Especial J
Last night was the occasion of the first con-
test Of the Southern Intercollegiate Oratorical
Association.
Representatives were present from six Of the
leading IN versties of the South as follows:
II. II. Etheridge of the Washington Society
of the University of Virginia, Man the
Growing Work of Creation"
j. Washington Moore of the Vanderbilt Uni
versity. "Perces. the Study Of a Statesman"
Paul ID. Godsen, of the University of the
South The American Statesman, Real and
Ideal"
Philip Berner, OF the University of South
Carolina, South Carolina and Her Future Po-
siton in the Government"
S. W Trubbel. of the University OF Georgia,
Let Sectional AnimOsities Cease"
+. NJ. Jackson. of the Washington and Lee
University. The Gar
General +. J.. Rosser. Hon. James J.. Cor
don and Hon. George Perkins acted As judges
All The speakers handled their subjects in
mastery manper, and the speeches were of
the highest order, differing. as Mr.. Gordon
said, il awarding he prize, only as 'one star
difereth from another" The speakers walked
the heartiest applause from the large crowd
that filled the public hall, and when one Of
the speakers mentioned the name of Ceye-
land the applause that followed lasted several
minutes. The prize fifty-dollar medal. was
awarded TO Mr.. j. Washington Moore, of the
Vanderbilt University
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

A Sharper Attempts to Dupe Charlotte Bank
eYs, but is Caught.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. May 7-ISpecal.l-
A clever and ingenious forgery was discovered
here to-day A check came to the First
National Bank of Charlotte this morning
made out on n check form of the Merchants
and Farmers Bank, also of this city. drawn by
n Wittskofsky in favor of L. G. kellog, and
certified to by j. r.. Holland cashier. The
check was punched with figures eight
hundred and thirty-fve and a special rubber
stamp was used for the cashiers name. The
back of the check showed that it was honored
by the Merchants National Bank of Jackson
Vile Fla. and was sent by that bank 10 It's
New York correspondent. the National Park
Bank. and was sent by the bank 10 the First
National Bank of Charlotte for collection.
The moment the bank men here laid their
eyes on il. they knew it was forgery on the
name Of Wittskosky. prominent merchant
of Charlotte. Later in the day the Mer-
chants and Farmers bank received a similar
check for $3.50 The check received at this
bank was identical with that received at the
First National. the only difference being in
the amount of cash it called for. The hand
writing on the checks looks like that of
schOol-boy. The stamp of certifcation, the
punched figures, and all we're most skillfully
designed. and were calculated TO take in even
the sharpest banker The bank at Jackson
vile was notified.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
WTTHEYILLE.
Effects OF the FrOst-A Pretty Wedding
Personal Mention.

WYTHEv111E, VA, May 7.-lSpecial.l-A
cold snap arrived yesterday, and though the
wind prevented frost last night fears are still
entertained for the fruit and gardens.
Another pretty marriage took place at the
Episcopal church this morning at 10 o'clock.
the contracting parties being Miss Rosa Top
ham and Mr.. Charles Q. Boyer The church
decorations were very tasteful, though not
elaborate, consisting of potted plants and cut
flowers. The ushers were Messrs. W. l..
Trinkle Clarence Painter. Alex White and A.
p. Walker The bride entered on the arm OF
her brother who gave her away. She was
dressed in a very becoming PEARL gray travel
ING suit and carried lovely bunch of brides
roses and wore lilles-ot- the valley on her
breast The bride and groom left Immediately
after the ceremony for a Southern trip
A gentleman from Baltimore came 10
Wytheville few days ago on business, but
was so pleased with our town that he pur-
chased property and will move his family
here. go
Mrs. S. II. Ewald has been very i'll with
congestion of the brain, brought on by the
grip.
Mr. r. L. Poage is very sick, il is feared
with bilious fever.
A few summer boarders have already ar
rived and many more have engaged rooms
.or the first of June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

Serious Acknowledging Items-The Frost
and the Crops.


HOLIDAY. Va, May Especial. while
returning from a neighbours yesterday Mrs
John NJ Holiday was thrown from her horse
and had her right arm dislocated at the elbow.
Though badly bruised the arm seems 10 be in
a fair way TO recovery.
There is considerable interest now in min
ing matters in this mineral belt. In the Tin
ders fiat shaft ten-foot vein of sulphur has
been struck. and there is also good show for
another vein of about the same size. The
quality of ore is excellent. Other prospect
ing shafts at Mineral City and further south
are giving good results. There is no doubt as
to the great richness of this section Of Virginia
III minerals
The frosts during the past two nights have
killed nearly all the gardens and considerably
damaged the fruit. The wheat is injured. but
not seriously The trees show the effects of
the frost very plainly.
Mr. Eo II Conway has just left for Mon
tana. where he will go into the sheep business.
Quite ID number Of our young men are en-
gagged on the CovingtOn and Warm Springs
branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
as sub-contractors-H. =. and A. g. Dickin-
son, William Boxley. p. g. Bullock and
others.
The planting of corn is at a stand-still, and
farmers are greatly depressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

History of the Body-How IT Has Grown.
First Days Proceedings.

History of the BodY-How II Has Grown.
First Days Proceedings.
Messy CREEK, Va, May 7.-tSpecial. The
Presbytery of Lexington was set apart from
the Presbytery of Hanover by the Synod of
Philadelphia in May, 1886. The first meeting
OF Lexington Presbytery was held at Timber
Ridge. in Rockbridge county, September 26
1886, and was opened with prayer. The Rev.
John Brown preached the opening sermon
from III. Corinthians. H. Is. There were
present five ministers aud three elders; seven
ministers were absent. In 1894 there were
thirteen ministers. and the Presbytery of
Winchester was set apart in the northern por-
ton.
In 1887 Greenbrier Presbytery was formed
from its southwestern territory with ten
ministers
And lS43 Montgomery Presbytery was
formed from its southern portion with four
teen ministers.
In this year Lexington Presbytery had
twenty-three ministers and twenty-six
churches.
This year SOL. there are on her rolls forty
one ministers and sixty churches Geographi-
cally il covers part Of Rockbridge part of
Rockingham. with the counties Of Augusta.
Highland and Bath in Virginia, and in West
Virginia the counties Of Randolph, Barbour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

pendleton. Harrison, Gilmer, Dounrl"so;
Richie. Lewis, Calhoun. upshur' iAS''' "
Wise. -,,,, Nav
KEN and ,vaa opened with sermon by the to
firing moderator. Rev. William q. Wnito, oi
Warn Snrinos Va, from the text j. John. l.
z constituted with prayer. There were pIes-
ent twenty ministers and seventeen ~. siu W
Rev. ] Il. Bittinger, OF Huttonsvllle, W; va,
was elected moderator. and Rev. " d. "i''O"
and w. c. Hagan clerks.
The minutes of the last meeting ana Oh sew
eral special meetings were read ana appr9n, 49,
Rev q l.. Wolfe Was dismissed to the Pres
bytery Of Maryland; Rev. w. NJ. IhompSon
10 the Prcsbyserv of Compinas, Brazl,
has been sick for a long time was read. ana tne
presbytery was led in prayer by Rev. H. "
Walker for his recovery
CaIIs for the pastoral services of Rev. L. H.
NcCne were read from Burrusvhe and Sut-
ton churches, and were placed upon the
docket. III.
terry Of Pee Dee: Rev +. 7. Ramsey. OF the
Presbvtery of Tuscaloosa. and Rev. NJ. IS.
Lambdin, Of the Presbytery OF Maryland
were invited TO sit as corresponding members
Rev N. b. Lambdin presented certificate
from the Presbytery OF Maryland, and alter
the usual examinations was received and en-
rolled as member OF this PresDyieFy'
The name of Goshen church was enrolled,
and the call for the pastoral service of Rev;
NJ. b. Ianbdin The call was accepted. and
the pastor and Elder Bell were appointed as
a committee 10 arrange for the installation
services.
There were calls for the pastoral services OF
Rev. w. T.. Hamilton, ID. D.. from Monterey
and Pisgah. These calls were put IN DR.. Ham
ilton's hands and accepted by him.
A call from Beverly church for the pastoral
services of Licentiate G. T.. GilkersoE was
placed upon the docket.
the organization of church at Elkton was
referred to the committee of home missions
After PRAYER by Rev. j. n Van Devanter
the Presbytery adjourned till o'clock to-
,,orro,,. Yrcrp;pp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
HALIFAK COUNTY.
Damage of the Recent Cold Snap to Fruits,
Gardens and Corn.

HoUsToN, VA, May 7-[Special.l-A cold
wave struck this county last night and did
considerable damage to the fruits, gardens
and early corn. Some of the clover seems to
be badly damaged. 1t seems to be general
thing all over the county, and especially on
the farms and truck gardens situated on or
near the water courses.
We have at present the worst arranged
mail delivery that it has ever
been our misfortune to have. Our
Richmond papers are received sometimes
two or three days after publication, all
caused by the Lynchburg and Danyille rail
road and the Richmond and Danyille's not
connecting: which should be changed soon,
or the citizens of this place and the surround
ing country will apply for the old way of hay-
ing the mails delivered to mail-carriers at
South Boston. If we had received our papers
in time the people would have been prepared
for the frost Of last evening, and by covering
their early vegetables saved great many that
will now have to be replanted, causing late
gardens. which will be great loss to many Of
our people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
INCUMBENTS RENOMTNATED.
Tho Farmers Alliance-Restdence Destroyed
by Fire-Other News.


IYNcHBURG. VA. May 7.-lSpecial. 1.-The
Democratic primary of Tuesday in Campbell
county resulted in the nomination of all of
the old ticket by handsome majorities and
their election is assured without opposition.
Adam Clement is sheriff, +. s. Moorman
treasurer and William NJ Murrill Common
wealth's attorney.
The lecturers of the Farmers Alliance of
this Congressional district held a meeting
here last night, with the view of completing
better organization and of securing more
thorough work in the interest of the order
throughout the district The organization
was perfected by electing I. f. Cubbs presi-
dent and district lecturer and J. ID. Evans
secretary.
The fine residence of Councilman J. d. Sui
ivan on Ninth street caught on fire about
o'clock this morning and was entirely de-
utroyed after q narrow escape of himself. wife
and five children. The flames were so sud-
lien and rapid that Mr.. Sullivan had TO drop
his children out of the second porch floor TO
the ground and made a narrow escape of HIM
ssif and wife.
Sergeant Pendleton. of the police force,
returned from Charlottesville to-day. where
he went to bring back L. }. Hooper, who was
arrested there yesterday on a warrant from
Chief Irwin on the charges of obtaining goods
under false pretenses from Watts Ry-
land
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
The Grand Jury Finds True BIZ Against
Dr. Baker and Mrs. Gilmer.

ABIsepov. Va, May 7-ISpecial. THE
special grand jury brought in the following
indictments at 1 o'clock in the poisoning
case:
Against DR.. J. A. P. Baker. charged with
the murder of his wife by poison" against
DR.. Baker and Margaret Gilmer, charged
with conspiracy with intent to poison and
kill Wyndham Il. Gilmer."
The statement appearing this morning IN a
Bristol paper that 200 citizens Of Abingdon
sat up last night intending to lynch Dr.
Baker is untrue. The midnight roamers
were men in attendance at the Federal court
In session here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

CLARKsBuRG. w. Va, May An explosion
occurred at 7 o'clock this morning in Ocean
mine, near this city. which resulted in the
death Of four miners and serious injury to
several others. fire followed the explosion
which is Still burning.
Those killed are: Joseph T. Feather, aged
fifty years. of Connelsville. 70: vii
liam Dougherty. aged thirty-fve. Of Bridge
burg: Charles Welsh aged twenty-three,
Clarksburg The body of the last named
victim was the only one recovered. II was
fonud some distance from the pit with the
clothes entirely burned off. The heat from
the burning mine caused a suspension of the
search for the other bodies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Charged with "a Serious Crime--Senator
Woods Successor.


SMITHvILLE, Va. May 7.-LSpecial. The
first trial of DR.. George NJ. Wickliife, charged
with an assault on Mrs. j. W. Childress took
place here on Tuesday The magistrate sent
the case on TO the June term OF the county
court aud the prisoner was bailed in the sum
of 5000 for his appearance ut that time.
Yesterday the magistrate granted the prisoner
a new trial as further evidence in his favor
had been obtained. The magistrate, however,
not deemng the evidence sufficient for dis
charge of the case gave the same decision he
had previously done. A paper has been signed
by all the influential men of this vicinity who
heard the trial stating that the believe Or.
George NJ. Wicklife innocent Ct the charge
brought against him.
Mr.. William c. Darlington was appointed
Commonweath's attorney by Judge Green to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
the Hon. William II. Woods. Mr.. Darlington
is young lawyer of great ability, and the APP
pointment is considered a wise one through
out the whole county. Mr. Darlington and
Mr.. Thomas f. Watkins are now engaged in
canyassing this county for the aforesaid
office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Chnrlnttesville,s Election.

CuAR1orrEsv1LLE. Va, May Especial !
The primary election. Democratic, to NOM
mate twelve councilmen for the four wards OF
the CITY and other officers took place to-day.
A large vote was po'led and the contest was
quite lively. The councilmen now IN office m
the First ward had no opposition. ". I.
Jones received the nomination for treasurer
b. b. Pace for magistrate and i. E.Jehers Tor
constable. the two former without opposition
and the present incumbents. The following
are the nominations for councilmen l.. T..
Handel. A. Wingheld. w. J. Tyson, +. NJ.
Wells. DR.. w. c. n. Randolph DR.. Fl. T..
Nelson. c. D. Carter. }. E. Gleason, James
Perely Judge John /. Cochran, b. T. Groves,
A. n. PeytOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Not a Violation.

San FRANcrsco, CAL. May 7.--Senator
Trumbull, of Chill. who is in the city. claims
70 have the best legal advice TO the effect that
the proposed transfer of arms from the
schooner Robert and Minnie is not a viola.
ton of the neutrality provision. even if 1t took
place in an American dock The owners of
the schooner are becoming so alarmed over
the situation that thev desire TO back out Of
their charter. but Trumbull. who makes no
secret of the fact that he is engaged in doing
his utmost to start the Robert and Minnie )
cargo towards the rebels has settled this diff
Guilty by furnishing an indemnity bond of her
value in the event of her seizure and confis-
cation