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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
DEATHS DOINGS.
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Norris. Mrs. Carn'
and Rev. John Wolfe.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Mar Special. Mrs.
Edna Norris. wife Of Mr. II. Deb. Norris, Of
Fauquier. died suddenly Of apoplexy yester-
lav in Washington at the residence Of her
laughter. Mrs. W II. Saunders, in the fifteth
wear or her age. She was "a Miss Calhoun, Of
New Orleans and was a lady well beloved and
esteemed by all who knew her for her many
virtues.
ksShe had wide acquaintance. having livodin
several countries Of Central and South Amerl-
ca with her husband. who for many years has
been extensively engaged in the construction
of railroads in those countries, and who Is
now in Pennsylvania with one of his sons.
She is pleasantly remembered by several
Alexandrians who were engineering in Costa
Rica some years, where they met her, and all
will regret To learn Of her death. Ia Fauquler,
where she was So generally known. her death
will be greatly felt Her funeral will take
place tomorrow from her late residence at
Marshall.
Mrs. Celia Carne, the venerable mother OF
Professor Richard and Mr.. William +. Carnc,
died last night She was a Christian lady,
ripe in years and good deeds She survived
her husband twenty-five years. She was
eighty-seven years old.
Rev. John Wolfe, of LOudoun, dropped
dead yesterday.
Charles T. Moody entered suit against the
Virginia Iron Ship Building Concern Owners
Of the Pioneer Mills property IN Circuit
Court to-day for $4,000 for services and
loans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
BURNED TO DEATH.
Sad End of Little Bessie DavIs-Dr. Latimer's
Condition-Othcr News.

FARMvnLE, Va. Mar. 19-ISpecial.l-A
most painful and fatal accident has occurred
at Edgewood. the residence of DIR. X. NJ.
Davis in Buckingham county.
While the happy prattling five-year-old lit
tie Bessie was laughing with her little brother
and sister al play III the house the mother
stepped out into the yard about seventy-fve
yards distant TO milk Mrs. Davis cook,
hearing the screams, ran out and saw little
Bessie envoloped in flames. She immcdl-
stely threw IA Counterpart over the child
DIR. Davis caught up a bucket of milk and
threw 1t on her also aud put out the fire, hut
in that bowling March wind It was too late;
the flames had done their deadly work, and
the child was literally roasted from head 10
heels She lived about six hours. The child
seemed fully conscious. and TO feel no pain at
all, except once when the fearful father turned
her over in bed To ease her position, she
said: Il cold. pappy," and soon afterward
the little soul had fed.
Hon. James i. Epes announces that there
will shortly be vacancy for this district at
the Naval Academy All applicants are re
quested to appear before the examining board
at Petersburg on April 4th.
Dr. j. f. latimer. whose serious illness has
been noted before. Is reported % be better.
Judge +. ID. Irving refused TO set III the
Orange and keysvle railroad case, and has
sent 1t to Judge Leake III Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
A Former President of William and Mary

The portrait of John Augustine smith
formerly president Of William and Mary Col.
lcge, has been received ut the College Library
The portrait was painted for his son and
daughter residing in New York by Otto
Wolf from an original portrait in their posses
sion by Chapman, and by them it was pre-
sented TO the College.
John Augustine Smith was born in West
moreland county. Va, August ~, 1872. and
died IN New York city February .. 1865. lie
was graduated at William and Mary in 1890
studied medicine and settled as a physician in
New York city in 1909 becoming lecturer on
anatomy at the College of Physicians and
Surgeons and editor of the Medical and Physi.
illogical journal. He was president of VII
liam and Mary College from 1914 till 1926,
when he resigned, resumed practice in New
York city and was president OF the College of
Physicians and Surgery from 1881 to is49' He
published numerous addresses, lectures and
essays, including Monograph upon the
Moral Sense" Functions Of the Nervous
SYSTEM" Mutations Of the Earth" etcs The
portrait presents 70 tho view . kindly and
benevolent face, and will add greatly 10 The
interest Of the literary art collection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
TROTTING-HoRsE BREEDERS.
Meeting of the Virginia Association-Busi-
ness Transacted.

A called meeting Of the Virginia Trotting-
Horse Breeders Association was held yesterday
at the Exchange Hotel. The meeting was called
to order by ii. G. Chambcrlin, president; W. j.
Carter. secretary.
Tho question Of holding trotting meeting in
the fall in conjunction with The state falr was
discussed and resulted fRVOrably.
There will be series ot State races Tor year
lincs two and three year Ods, and also stake
race for stations owned III Nirglnin. Liberal
donations of added money were made 10y III. {.
Chamhln. Whitby stock farm Preston Belyln:
Acca stock farm; L. Il. Cox. of the Hundred
stock farm. and FoNhalI Daingcrhcld of Dam
gcrfcld stock farm. As consequence the
stake races were named IN honor Of the above
men,
Mr. Preston Bolvin handed in his resignation
a. treasurer and ". j. Carter, Of Manchester
the secretary. WAS elected to fill that position.
Messrs. Chamblin and Daiugericld were APP
pointed ~ delegates tO represent the Associa-
ton at the great convention of trottinC- horse
breeders OF the United States 10 be held at
Chicago III April
II was the most enthusiastic meeting Of the
Association ever held and resulted IN much
good, such able breeders heing present - Tap
tam Damgerheld. Mr. Chamblrl. MIR William
Euyson Mr.. Preston BelNn. MAJOR 4. W. CARRIER
and others.
Tie outlook Of the Association is extremely
bright. while the Importance and value OF the
trotting horse are making vast strides
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
THE COTTON CROP.
Large Portions Of II on Hand-Four Weldon
Tircs-Grist Mill Collapsed.

WELDON, n. c.. Mar. l9.-ISpeciall There
IS more cotton still remaining in the hands Of
the farmers Of this section than at this season
in any year in the past ten. Probably the low
prices have something 10 do with II. hat never
before have the farmers here beenable to hold
cotton until the spring. no matter how low
the prices ranged. IL Is a sure sign of pros
pcriiy.
-Four fires have occurred here within the
past two months. Fortunately they have all
been eItineuished before any material dam
age was done. A hook and ladder fire COM
pany is much needed. and the town authon-
ties will doubtless make arrangements TO or
Ganlze a company and furnish 1t with the
necessary means Of putting out fires
farm house, about mile from town. was
burned this morning. Ii was used rs barn.
and i'll II had been stored about lC0 barrels of
corn. This was also destroyed; and the total
loss is estimated at about 900. There was no
insurance.
An old grist mill, on what is known as the
sort canal. near CASTOR. a station on the
Raleigh and CASTOR road. about twelve miles
from here. collapsed yesterday.
This morning Everett Bobbitt. who ran the
mill. was found in the water. caught between
the timbers. and was extriceted seriously, but
not fatally hurt. About ten barrels Of corn
was ruined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

s;s but finally recovered enough 10 sit up and
ride around, not, however. acquiring free ana
uerfect use Of his whole body. Lately he
suSered second stroke, after which he lay
IN critical condition until Monday morning.
when he died. He was about sixty-hve years
old.
Every wear Mr.. J. Shakespeare Harris. OF
popular Tent. near Concord gives a go9d
suii of clothes 10 the two-horse farmer VINO
raises the most cotton. Last year Mr.. ID. W.
McCommons made the crop. and MIR. harris
brought him 10 Concord Tuesday anu gave
him a good suit of clothes.
Henry Love. Of Franklin. a young man
TWENTY-FIVE years of age. who Is suolect 10
fits. fell into the fire in 1T recently. before
he was rescued from the fire his arms ana tne
upper part of his body were horribly burneu'
and it is thought he cannot live long
General Rufus Barringer, of Chariotte
never forgets an old comrade His lates,
proof of il is a contribution 10 ~. Andrews
church at Cannonville. where some OF the
members Of his old command worship.
Rev. DR.. Jarvis Buxton. the new rector OF
the Fpiscopal church. will arrive IN lenolr
next week. and will preach his first sermon On
the following Sunday. the fourth Sunday III
March.
A contribution from New Hanover county
was received at the Raleigh museum III the
shape of q tooth of an American elephant
The tooth weighs about four or five pounds.
On last Saturday few gentlemen met and
determined % star; foundry III Gastonla'
- 900 were subscribed at once. The lot has
already been secured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

inc a fine time shooting robins. They are
very plentiful. but wild. Mr.. John /: Sauh-
ders killed what might he called white ROD
in. Il had the red breast. but was othcTWls,e
marked very much Ike the mocEing Diru,
with perhaps more white. 1t was very
pretty bird. :,
Captain and Mrs. Andrew Pizzni were IN
our town for a few hours yesterday looAiiiS
after their handsome summer residence. We
hope to welcome them back this summer. MI
Sutton, real estate agent, OF your city, accom-
panied them.
Rev. L. J.. Banks, now stationed at refers
burg. who has been on q visit 20 his mother tor
some days. returned to his field OF labor yes
teraay. -.
Mr.. Hubert Lcfebvre is quite sick at MS
home with pneumonia. -.
We had the pleasure Of serenade from
vour happy Odd-Fellows as they passed
through our town yesterday.
Mr. Alexander Price. for long time resi-
dent of Ashland. but now Of ST. LOUIS IS no"
visiting his old home.
Mr. Shirley Stebbius, another Ashland boy
nassed through our town on his way To Baitl-
more and the Northern cities. buying g01ou'
for his Aourishing store at Oak Level. Han
fax county, Va.
+. Z. Scott. Of Richmond, is in town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Agricultural aud Commercial.

The Randolph Literary Society gained another
victory last N sht when n competitive debat,
took place in the large hall of the Young Men,
Christian Association between the above named
organization and the HenricO Lyceum.
The question for discussion was:
Resolved. That the agricultural pursuits are
more conclusive 10 the general welfare of d
community than commercial"
MesHs Thomas G. lmiim and Charles T.
Moore, on behalf the HenricO Lyceum. present
ed the claimos Of agriculture in glowing terms
while Messrs. G.. VI. Wallace. Jr.. and Henry
Freeman champoned the cause OF commerce as
only n Randolph debster can.
The judges, who were Or. 4. Monteiro, DR.
Julian +. Wright. Hon T. i. Campbell and
Messrs J. II. Barton and L. A. Lamb, after a
lengthy conference, brought IN a decision il
favor Of the Randolph boys
A large and Appreciativc audience was present
and attested their appreciation by liberal ap
plause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
COCKADE CITY CRIMES.
sUliEROrS yYDTcTUENTS FOUND IN
mn TySTIYGs COURT.

Trial of James Youre's Alleged Assailant-
Death OF q Number Of Prominent Citizens
ALL Over the state yesterday Fearful Acct
dent Near rarmyiiIc-Tirginia Affairs.
PrrxrsnurG. Va. Mar. 19-lSpeciaLl-The
March term Of the Hastings Court OF Peters
burg, Judge d. NJ. Bernard presiding opened
this morning at II O'Clock. at which hour the
grand Jury was called and sent 10 their room
20 consider such business as might he sent pc
fore them by the court. They subsequently
made the following presentmcnts: John
Clavcrs. felony. a true bill; Thomas Harris
Richard Uawks. George Bias, Pat. Kives'
John Davis. Jake Harper, Thomas Todd ana
Shapor Jones, felony, true bill Alter re-
,or,ineupon heabove presentmentsth the grand
iurv was discharged for the term.
The first case called for trlal on the criiHi-
nal docket was that Of William smith 'col-
o-edy. charged with third ofense OF pett
.acenv. lie was convicted and his PUNISH
1ncnf fixed ~ one year IN the penltehtlhly-
John Chavers. another negro, charged win
lhird olfense Of petit larceny, was convicted
,nlv on q second ofense and got thirty days
IN jail. +
,icbt men charged with the same ohense be-
ING tried together They were Tom Harris,
Richard Hawks, George Bias, Pat kiyos, jim
Davis. Jake Harper. Tom Todd and Sharper
Zones all negroes. charged with attempting
o commit a criminal assault on colored girl
named Nora Ogburn about the 20 of febTu-
arv last. The prisoners stood in line a.
their Indictment was read TO them. and each
plead not guilty.
The ease Of the Commonwealth against
John Warrenton. charged with making a
.cloneous assault on James NJ. Young. OF
Pocahontas. some nights ago, an account OF
which was published in THF TINES at the
time. was called for examination in the
Mayors Court this morning. DR.. ID. r.
NAV. who attended Young. testified as TO the
nature of his wounds. and stated that the
probability was that he>wOuld recover re
thought that the wounded man would be able
e. come ont IN about ten days. but he couId
not say what his mental condition would be.
After examining several witnesses from
whom no new facts was adduced. the Mayor
sent Warrenton ON to the April term Of the
HASTINGS Court 20 answer the charge offelony,
and refused TO allow bail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
SHEPPARD FOUND GUILTY.
The Young Man Charged with Embez1lement
Convicted Death of Fireman Hogan.

ROANOKE, Va, Mar. l9--lSpccial. j. H..
Hogan. the unfortunate fireman who was
scalded by the explosion of the sheet over the
fre-box Of Engine No. 90 at Hollins. on the
Shenandoah Valley railroad Yesterday morn
ing. died to-day at his residence. at . O'Clock.
from the effects Of his injuries. The remains
will be sent to Bedford county tomorrow
FOR intermcnt
James + sheppard. arrested in Washington
and lodgcdin jail IN Salem last December on
charge Of ENLIGHTENMENT. W : found guilty
IN the County Court at Salem to-day and
sentenced 10 one year in the State pcnitenti-
AIRY. Sheppard was in business with {. r
Strause. Colonel Hansbrough. counsel for
sheppard, will ask for new trial which will
probably be granted Sheppard is a well
educated young man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
The Times" Endorsed.
[lIissionary Weeklr. Mach lath.

kl1ANH4bAoiN Nt'hifs lheiNh 4'Ah'l
The best citizens Of Richmond were de-
lighted that The TIMHs of last Friday offered
a vigorous and just protest against corrupt
ing theatrical bill-pOsters. The conservative
and scrupulous regard of Richmond officials
and private citizens for the decencies and
moralties OF life is 50 well known, says TIKI
TINES, that the most sensational COM
pany is disposed TO respect it i'll its pictorial
representations. At the present time. how
ever, there seems 10 be departure
from the rule. and that paper expresses the
hope that the municipal authorities will not
allow II 20 occur again. The TINES Is being
recognized as a friend and advocate Of good
morals. clean daily paper which presents
tbs news IN way not 10 corrupt the innocent
or to offend an enlightened conscience, and at
the same time aims wisely and works vigO-
rously at wholesome reform. deserves the sup
port of all good people. The ZINES is grow
ing rapidly in that direction"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
CONDITION OF RALEIGH.
THE MAYOR or THE CITY MAKES HIS
BrENNIIL REPORT.

what Has Been Done and What He Ih'nHs
sbould BE Done I'm the Future-North Car
alma. Worlds Fair Exhibit-Illness oil
Judce Boykin-North State News.
R.1r1eH. n. c.. Mar. 19.-lSpecial.l-To-
dav closes two years administration OF Mayor
Az A. Thompson, Of this city, and also the
Roord Of Aldermen and other city officers.
Ata meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen to-
night Mayor Thompson made his oienniai
report in which he names what has been ac-
complished during the past year OF his admin
is,ration. The report refers among other
improvements. TO the laying OF complete
sewer system of twenty-five miles. paving OF
the principal streets Of the city. funding the
CITY debt. reducing city taxes, and the estao-
lshment Of a local Board Of Health and
thorough equipment Of the Fire Department.
The Mayor recommends in hrs report inc
establishment of an extensive hospital anu
dispensarv. and that the cty appropriate
81 600 annually. 10 he added TO the Iulu no"
in hand, for that purpose.
FOR A POLICE COURT.
Uo also recommends that the Metropolitan
Hall now used MS the City Hall be converted
into a Mayor Court and the Chief of Police
Office and that the new auditorium be huilt
upon either Nash or Moore squares. owned by
the State and now vacant. The Mayor re-
ports the sinking fund OF the city 10 be F9WO
i'm excess Of interest. and advises that ms
amount be invested IN city securities. ms
is Mayor TlompsOn's second term ana lie
has announced that he will not be candidate
for reelection. He holds Office, however. TIL
May 4th.
NORTH ClROLISAs EXHIBIT.
II is definitely learned to-day that Peter NJ.
Wilson. formerly State Commissioner Of I'm
migration and secretary Of the state Agricul-
tura Association. will be appointed Executive
Commissioner Of North Cardinals World
Fair Commissioners. 20 get up. arrange and
have charge of the North Carolina display AT
Chicago. Correspondence IS now being ac-
lively carried on with parties in all parts OF
the State in regard 10 getting up North Caro-
lina's exhibit.
SUPERIOR COURT sUspTNDs.
In consequence Of the illness Of Judge
f. T. Bovkin. the Orange County superior
Court which was in session tins week at
Hilsboro. has been suspended. and number
Of witnesses and attorneys who went from
here 20 be present at the important case on
Turner against Rosonthal returned here to-
day. This is a case involving a damage SUIT
bv Josiah Turner against c. Rosenthal, OF TINS
city. and in which Ex-Governor Holden Is
concerned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Mrs. Rosa lawson and MIR. Richard yalen-
tine Pass Away.

DANvIIIE, Va, Mar 19.-ISpecial Mrs.
Rosa Lawson. wife of j. A. Lawson. Esq, and
daughter of Mr.. A. G.. Fuller, died at her IA
Tiers residence at o'clock this morning.
She had been married but six months. The
funeral will take place from Mt. Vernon NJ.
T. church at 1890 tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Richard ". Valentine, whose illness has
been reported IN this correspondence. died at
his brothers residence at o'clock this morn
Ing. Mr.. Valentine was born in Smithfed.
Va, in 1856, lived in Richmond a number of
years. and came to Danville eleven years ago.
lie was a member of the mercantile and auc-
ton firm of J. H. Valentine 4 Brother. and
was an active business man. He had been in
bad health for some time but was taken seri-
ously III only last Monday. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
A PANTHER ADUENTCRE.
The First One Bageed on Dutch Mountain In
Nineteen Years.
From tho wilkcsbarre Record.l

"
The story Of an exciting adventure comes
from Fork township. Sullivan county. where
the first panther killed on Dutch mountain
since 1872 was laid out by a party Of hunters
this week &. q. Wisner was riding on horse
back through the Oyington woods last Tues
dav night. when he heard what he thought
was the cry of a child behind him.
Tho cry grew fainter and hc turned toward
it. but the fog wae 50 thick he could not Bee
the horses head. and be resumed his journey
up the crooked snow-path. At tho next turn
in the road the cry again burst on Tim. and
lie realized that he had been following the cry
Of some strange Wild animal Amos Mcintosh.
an old hunter who lived in house at the
edge Of the woods. recognized the cry Us that
of panther. He said he had not killed a
panther for eighteen years and could hardly
wait until daylight.
The next morning Wisner. Mcintosh and
four others started out on the trail Of the
panther. which they struck IN narrow gorge.
They had five dogs with them. and It WAS not
long before the pack stopped al a fallen hem
lock living near the roots Of an upturned tree
They reached the tree simultaneously. then
turned like lightning and Med back, covering
10 heol
It's under there sure as shootin"' yelled
Mcintosh and the dogs were ordered 10 BRING
the game out. They made a brave dash un-
der tile heinlock and found the panther az
home They all came rolling out in a bunch.
with the panther on top and two of the dogs
hides badly ripped. Then the beast leaped
back 10 shelter before the men had time %
shoot. The three unlnlured dogs again
tackled the panther. and again two If them
were badly torn by the vicious beast. This
time six bullets put an end TO the panthers
life. but not before four brave dogs had pre-
coded him The panther was thin and poor,
but as he lay on the snow measured fully seven
feet six inches IL is thought the animal
wandered from Dead Pine mountain, several
miles TO the north.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

For blood, skin. stomach and kidneys use
Plummer Bromine Arsenic Water from ma
lures own laboratory.
Ladies will find this water the very best cure
for Indigestion and dyspepsia, and 1t will at
and pimples on the skin. and thus beauty
the complexion. This water is from the cele-
brated Healing Springs OF Ashe county, n
c., and is being generally used in dyspepsia
indigestion, acid stomach, kidney troubles OF
all kinds, impure blood. old sores, pimples
blotches, scales and rough skin. BE sure tc
get the Plummer Bromine Arsenic Water.
Owens a Minor DRuo Co., Agents,
Opposite Pcstofice, Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Bakers Precinct Club Meeting.

Democrats in the neighborhOoi of Bakers
precinct IN the county held a meeting ~ Sears
Hall ON the Williamsburg road last night, which
WAS very largely attended, and great deal OF
enthusiasm WAS exhibited.
The club organized thoroughly Mr. T. II.
Evans was elected permanent president. and the
following executive committee was appointed:
Antoine silva, Myer Angle, Richard Reynolds.
Philip ONcill, Christian Sears, L. C. Wills, and
John Shurm.
The following candidates addressed the meet
ing: William II. Brauer, John Lindsay Jr,
Conway Il. Sands : Is. CHM A. W. Patterson.
l. II. Komp and others. The club will meet
again on Wednesday next 81 p. N.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
dSHLfND iFF4TRS.

county Court Day-Candidstes for County
Ohces-Personal.
ASHLAND, Va, Mar. l9.-lSpecial. l-wednes-
day was regular County Court day. No cases
OF Importance were disposed Of In fact very
little business was transacted. but there was
lots Of hsnd-shaking by the numerous candi-
dates for county Office.
-. Mr. W. i. shelton who has been Deputy
treasurer Tor soma years, has declared him.
self candidate for Treasurer. subject 10 the
Democratic primary. Mr.. Shelton has MANY
sure Of H.
Some OF our Local sportsmen have bean hsy.