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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
The Times Enterprise Appreciated.

BEDFORD CITY. Va. Dec. Especial IA
determined effort is being made by our citl-
zens e. arouse general interest IN the compile
ton OF the Bedford and James River railroad,
tie grading Of which was commenced last
year. This road will give Us direct connec-
Ii with tho Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
and an out.est to tho Northwest.
The Bell Telephone COMPANY is busily en-
gagged in erecting It's poles here. and this city
viii. it is hoped. be supplied with perfect
telephone system by January lst.
Two handsome storehOuses are being built
by Mr.. stephen Holland Oh Bridge street.
The new schedule Of the Norfolk and
Western. which went into effect yesterday.
gives us ThE TINS 10 g n in the morning Of
the day it is published. thus arriving at the
same time rs the Lynchburg papers. Much
credit for this convenience |, due Tar INifs,
and its enterprise Is appreciated ana APP
plauded most heartily by It's readers here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
VIII Contest the Right

WELDON. n. G.. Dec. Special The
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company
will contest the right of the state % assess
their main lines and branches tor taxation.
Their charter they claim, not only eXempts
their main line from taxation perpetually.
but also their branch roads. The Railroad
Commission early N the year ruled that toth
the branches and q part OF the man me
were liable o. taxes. and SO notified
the several counties through which they
run, aud tho leyies were made accordingly. \
few DAYS ago suit WAS brought against the
sheriff OF this county. and Judge Bryan. OK
this judicial district. Will in few days be AZ
piled % By the companys counsel for an IN
junction ~ restrain nm perDetually from
collecting the taxes The case viii ne
heard nd chambers some time this
month and will in any event 60 20 the
Supreme Court AL other counties
will abide the decision as this IS q test case.
The question OF the liability OF tins ROAD To
pay taxes has been IN the courts several
times and has been % the uted States Su-
preme Court on appeal twice. ln every case
the exempt on from taxation has been Sis
tanned The question az ISSUE seems TO Oe
purely construction of the charter and
amendatory acts
3lrs. Paul Garrett. Of Iittleton, died few
DAYS ago of miaiugitls. brought on by an at
tack of ia grippe" She was n descendant
OF the Harrison family OF Virginia and bore
the name She was granddaughter OF the
Rev. 3. $. Smith. -. d., AMI had been q resi-
dent of this county for number of years.
Mr.. Il. W. Brown was to-day reelected
chairman OF the board OF commissioners OF
Halifax county for the ensuing year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
Drowned In the River.

ROANOKE. Va. Dec. special l-AleKan-
der Owens was drowned to-day IN Roanoke
river near Salem Tie river was swollen by
the recent rains and Mr Owens was attempt
inc to cross in light cart. when It was upset
and he was drowned before assistance could
reach him.
To-day it became known that Dan Delaney
who came here some time ago from Joliet;
Ills. as a bidder for tho contract 10 build q
sewer system for Roanoke. had before leaving
swiuded some OF the business men here TO
the amount of several hundred dollars. De-
laney offered to build the sewerage FOX $50
GOO and give bond of $4,000 for faithful
performance of the work. The city failed to
raise the money Tor the work. aud Delaney
returned. but no, till he had induced several
- iudorse his draits tor several hundred dol
lars. which drafts have been returned with
the information that there Is no money to
Delaney' credit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

NEWPORT Nsws. Va, Dec. 7.-fSpecioil
The funeral Of Mr.. A. c. Fuller took placa
from his residence on Twenty third street
yesterday afternoon conducted by "
Wood. pnstor Of the Baptist church. and a de.
tachment Of farragut Post No. 1. q. A. r.. u
Portsmouth. led by the commander. J. W
Ruttcr.
IL IS said by those in position 10 know TIA.
the street railway IS soon b be pushed 10
rapid completion. all details having bean
arranged.
Quite serious cutting ARRAY occurred o.,
Twenty-eighth stree, Sunday between several
employees Of tie ship-yard Blood flowed
freely, but no one Is supposed to have been
fatally hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

GARRETT. Died. az A. VI. Yesterday Ue,
comber 9Th, WILLIAM p. q. GAkNLlI. jA.. ~
Richmond.
street Christian church ar l0A. ~. IO-DAl,
Friends and acqualntances OF the family afa f'-
quested 20 attend.
COLLIER. Died. December 18th, ~ o.
VI. EDNAHDJ. COLLIER in tho eighty larih
year of his agc.
Funeral from The residence. s9l1 case NfoA :,
TUESDAY. December Sth 40 3 J. ~ lIltA''
aud acquaintance invited % atfe1I
Brooklyn n. - papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

SYMPTOMS: Moisture. intense iichinc and sting.
ing: most az night; worse by scratching. li sl-
lowed 10 continue tumors form. which oitea
bleed and ulcorate. becoming very s0ra
Swaynes ointment stops the itching and block
ing hoals liberation and Ia most cases removes
the tumors. Al druggists, or by MAIL i0c -
cents Dr. SBayno & Son. Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
That Injunction Case.

Some time ago an injunction Was granted J.
j. H. Stuart and others. Of Buena Vista ie-
straining the Newport News, Hampton aud
Old Point Development Company from using
certain notes executed by the plaintiffs. Yes
terday an order was issued providing that
the defendants surrender the notes and the
plaintiffs surrender their claims to stock in
the concern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

F., WAsHtNGroS. y. C.. Dee. FOR lif-
ram gnia: Colder; generally fair .Weainer
fhlR with n cold wave; north Westerly WINS
slightly warmer and fair WEDNESDAY.
- For North Carolina tair tuesday,
preceded by shower on iLc COAST
colder; cold wave; nOrthcr.y winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Slceplcssness, nervous prostrafion. ht4 50
hot Pushes nervous dyspepsia, confusion. ara
cured by Dr. Miles Nervine Trial bottles and
fne books free 40 Owens 4 Minor Drug l1m-
uany. No 1907 Nam street. oI plallo I0l.0-..e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

CaARLorrrsyIIIE. Va. Dec - Special T.
Saturday night three or four burglars at
tempted 10 enter several houses. but were 50
ineypert that in each case the occupants Of
the house were aroused. They wero warmly
received at Mrs George Vests after which
they attempted TO enter the residence OF MIR.
Frederick ". Page. Mr.. Page had pistol,
which he used. shot directed by an Of
fcnded citizen at the fleeing burglars passed
through window of an adjoining house and
struck the hsad-board OF a bed.
Mr.. Charles f.. Amentrout, brakeman On
q ChesapeaKe and Ohio freight train. was
Knocked from ear this morning by low
bridge and killed. His remains were brought
10 this city. and taken hence TO Madison
county for burial.
Mr.. Geor-e w Greiner, of Waynesboro,
died at his residence in that place yesterday.
He was one Of the olGest and Dest-kn0wn resi-
dents of that place.
Nlr. Ernest Howell, of Charleston, W. Va,
is in the city.
The annual meeting Of the trustees of tho
public schools Of Albemarle county and city
of Charlottesville will meet ut the Miller
School tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

day-school on Sunday last the following a.
fcers were elected. frank ID. Beverldge
superintendent Richard T.. Cox. secretary /
Parker Dashiell, librarian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
.4ov 20 Cure All skin Diseases. -

SIMPLY apply "Swaynss Ointment" No in'
ternAl medicine required. Cures totter, eczema,
itch. all eruptions on tho faco, hands, nose, &C.,
leaving the skin clear, white and healthy rs
great healing and curative powers are possessed
rbno other remedy Ask your druggist i0s
bUaYne's Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

This is ID undoubtedly. Never before in ths
history Of the race did the cultivation OF mnscia
receive such universal attention and snconray.-
ment. Even tho gentler sex practice. every
branch of calisthenics affected by the frort.rsl
gender This OF course is we'll. 70, e,erc,. t,
All essential Of health. But 90 the feeble. tn,
nervous and tine dyspeptic. Hostetters Stomach
Btters affords a guaranty of primal yigor urcn
which a supersruciuro of muscularify MAJ al-
yantageously be built Most genial and spcr'y
OF tonics. 10 is also tho most thorough Of rcsl.
lltOr,, entirely rccttyng errors of digestion
aua bilious secretion. ami promoting healthy
habit OF body II CouuUcrs AMI prevents inter.
mitfent and bilious remittfnt ieYer, rheune-
inhrm ana conyalescng derive ImmelsufaDI8
benefit from IFS use; II imparts hearty relish
for food and ovorcomes insomnia.
It ia really gratifying to notice the busy APP
pearance of our friend Julien Biniords store
his stock OF old Mellow Liquors and New
Fancy and Staple Groceries a. a credit 20 any
city. 1902 east Main street IS his number. IL
il n popular resort for the legislators who
acknowledge Mr. BintOrds hospitality hy
giving their substantial patronage 20 him.
Use Saucr's fayoring extracts. 10 and 25c
The BEST 1oc. PLUGS Of PURE Sun
CURED TOBACCO are tiickok a Co.'s N. ID.
{. and Caroline sun-Cured.
Sufferers from Coughs, sore Throat ere
should try "Br0rn's Br0uchin Ilnches,' o sims
pic hut sure remedy. S0id Opiy tn 5Yrfs. Price
% cts.-Ady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
eighth District Election Alexandria Notes

ALEXANDRA. Va. Dec. 7.-lSpeclal. J.
"Wednesday. dav after tomorrow. Is election
day here AGAIN. and though but little interest
is manifested in the voting the party leaders
are endeevorlng to bring out Is full yote-the
Ropublicans begging for votes and the DEMO
Gratis leatinr down OyercOnntence. Mf. H.
". Cortett Is running Mr.. Brooke's Interests
hereabouts. a1d has addressed "A circular
letter 10 every Republican, telling HIM there
is q chance and under peculiar conditions or
this canvass if the Republican vote can DO
gotten out they can win"
Mr.. Meredith Is leaving no stone I'M
turned to bring about q full poll and the
usual majority. The Republicans have or
gained throughout the district, and. by their
circular letters and campaign songs distrl-
buted everywhere and sung Mt Their county
meetings. are getting more attention than II
would lave seemed possible q few days ago;
Miss J. lien Mark. who closed her long and
useful life Of energetic labor and good e1-
ample on Saturday. was buried to-day. a
LARGE concourse especially OF elderly pc pie.
attending the funeral. She was one ana the
last Of the several estimable daughters OF
Samuel Mark. VINO died three-score years
ago. and her demise reminds the AleHan-
drians OF today how few of those good Oil
families of the primitive days are leit.
4 deaf-mute negro is jailed here charged
with stealing mule.
There has been more building here THIS
year than in any two years IN the town MS
tory.
The Sunday schools and church choirs are
practlcing their Christmas music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

The BEST Sc. PIECE or GESTINE SIN.
CURED TOBACCO on earth is Hickok's Zig
Try il and see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

MINIATURE ALMANAC. DEcENBEa s. isi
Sun rise. ..........7.i5 Moon sets ....i II j. H.
Sun sets .............fHl Day 4ehslA'.'.." ''''"
PORT OF RICHMOND. DEcrunln 2. 1871
ARRIVED.
Schooner John s. Bcacham. Carter. HocAlaitl
limo Warner Moore a. Co..; schooner IoAu pc
pal Q,r-lerv baltimore coal: iarges Keystone
AMI Alliance PhiIadelphia, coal. =. T. he"e's
iriy t,IenarcheY townsend, New York uku'. I'D
ioaT fonr: schooner Annie An,lio. McAuue"s
TLerieston. phosphate rock. :. ID. 'renthaW.
s' IN schooner ralago. Ross Charlotte
Harncr. phosphate rock, NcEmonl 1Aeh''"'
Works
TORT OP WEST POINT. DECEMBER T. i.)l'
ARRIVED
Steamship Danyilie Bennett Baltimore. nei-
chandise and paSsengcrs. steamship Aog Nes-
ter Howes, Baltimore, merchandise Ai4an'A'
Dole from New i ORR. merchanlisc.
SAILED.
Dorchester. Norfolk. merchandise; CITY ~
Atlanta. Norfolk. merchanlise. DnnYlle. Ban
more. passengers and ~ 'fchahdi'e'
LAMBERr's POINT DtcgnaER 2. i9l
ARRIVED.
British sfoamshin Acalian. arge' \. VI. .ll-
MOTT. Norfolk AMI Ncs era. 40 g.
loaded
Barge Storm King Hohokon: American steam
ship saturn. Eo,ion. British sie1msAlp A'~".@"
Halifax
CoALED.
British steamship. Antilles. Belize. LONDON.
Neiullo Boston; Progrorfo, ormofe' No"
York. Fernandina; Monroyla. Charleston p'e'
L-eu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria


VIII you heed he warming signal. par.
haps. OF the sure approach Of that moro terri1.9
disease. Consumption Ask yourselves YOU
torun the risk aud do nothing for 10. We know
from experience that ShIohs Cure Will euro
your cough. ~ never fails This explains why
more than a million OF bottles we're sold tine pass
year ltreieyos Group and Nhooqing Cough
NJ once Mothers. DO not be without No. Sample
bottles free. Sold by Boiokor Brothers aut
II. NJ. Shields d Co.. corner Of Fifth and Mar
shall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

and ran away. throwing Mr.. Watt from the
buggy. His hip was dislocated. collar-o bone
broken and his face badly SCARED.
John Coyington. farmer living near
Atkins Summit on the Ianyille and western
railroad near tho Henry and Pittsyynnia
county line. lost stable by fire at O'Clock
this morning. The building was totally de-
stroyed as was also lot of provender ana d
number of farming implements. nice morse
and n mule were burned to death. Mr.. Gov,
ington's total loss was about one thousand
dollars; no insurance. Cause OF fire unknown
IL was generally expected that Judge Aiken.
of tho bustings court. would to-day appolht
n city treasurer TO fill the vacancy occasioued
bv the death Of j. Allen Patton. but Tor some
reason he did not 10 so. THIS SUSPENSE IS Ter
ribe on a number Of applicants tor the POSI-
ton. ~,
Al this term Of the hustinGs court Judge
Aiken will resentence James Lyles and Mar
garet Lashley (coloredl. convicted OF the
murder OF George Lashley. They were con-
yicted in March last and sentenced 10
be hanged May 18th. An appeal 20
the Supreme Court of Appeals delayed
the execution. The higher court sus-
tanned the Judgment OF tne iom low,
and after resentence at this term Of the must,
ings court the criminals will be duly hanged
unless the Governor interferes. II Is prona-
bio that Judge Aiken will resentence the
prisoners this week and that the date for the
execution will be fixed for the latter part OF
January.
4 storehouse ut Chatham, occupied as q
general merchandise establishment by IL. D.
Moses. was burned 10 the ground yesterday
morning. The building. which was valued
at /; ] 200. belonged to Mrs. Uowney Giles ana
was insured for $1,000 in the Virginia S state,
Insurance Company of Richmond. ne
stock of goods was insured for 5000 IN m the
Fire and Marine Of Richmond and @l'oVQ IN
the Portsmouth Insurance Company but
little Of the stock was saved.
There is n report here that by the explosion
of nm engine boiler at the mines near Belgers,
in this county. three laborers were killed. but
the report lacks confirmation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

HICKOK's No. I, II. u. C., TIG, AID
CAROLINE SUN-CURTD ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE SUN-CUBEp IOBACCOs. tisY
THEN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
FERTILIZER CASE DISMISSED.
The Board Of Agriculture Falls 10 Estab-
Iish The Charges Preferred.
RAILROAD COMMISSION TOUR.
A Ssrro Driver Badly Injuries Little Whte
Boy-Mr. Worth to Wed Miss hnGie-
hard-North State News.

RsrrreH. n. c., Dec 7.-ISpecial. To-day
at Oxford the case Of tho State Board OF Agri-
culture against the Durham Fertilizer 'on-
pany. which has attracted so much attention.
was called in the Granville Superior Court.
special from Oxford says the board failed
TO make out case against the fertilizer com
pany. The case was nolle prosecuted ana
Judgment was rendered against the board Tor
costs. The goods which had been seized
were ordered released.
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
II is learned to-day that syndicate OF
CAPITALISTS Of this city nave made arrange
ments 10 build an elegant and costly opera
house here. 80 a.
This morning on Fayetteville street the
wagon Of the Southern Express Company
which was being driven by a negro; ran over oyer
a little white lad and badly injured nm no
accident was due 10 the recklessness Oh lhe
driver.
Tomorrow evening. in Christ church IN
this CITY. Mr.. Hal VI. Worth of Greensboro
and Miss Rosabele Englehard OF this city
will lie united IN marriage. Both belong 10
the oldest families in the State ana the mar
rage will DO quite a notable event.
To morrow the Railroad Commission VIII
leave for q tour Of inspection over the cape
Fear and ladkm Valley railroad. tho VII.
mington. Onslow and East Carolina ana
other railroads in the eastern part OF the
State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Secure a homo 40 Highland Springs ono ~
hichest hoalthiest. pleasautest places IN tho
suburbs Of Richmond. Take Seven Pines
railway Fiye-rde tickets % cents. Some
OF the new houses are for sale on easy terms,
and the railroad company gives A yearly pass
with each house when occupied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Sauer's fayoring extracts for sale at FIRST
class grocers 10 and 25c. bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

The BEST l0c. PIECt ofFfSE SJH-CuEED
TOBACCO that can Do bought Ina America is
HickOk's No. !.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Mrs.. winslows Soothing Syrnp ha, heen u',i
for children 'eething 10 s0othes tho child,
softens tho gums allays al pain cures wlnl
collie, and is tho lest remedy Tor diarfhos-
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

MINIATURE ALMASAc. DroFpmras iaa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

sufferers from Coughs. sore Throat ere
should try "BrOrp'S BrOuchi0i IInches.' o sims
pic hut sure remedy. S0id Opiy n b0rs. Price
% cts.-Ady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
Use Sauer's fayoring extracts. 10 and 3.

The BEST IOc. PLUGS OF PURE Sun
CURED TOBACCO are Hickok 4 Co.'s N. ID.
&. and Caroline Sun-Cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Mr. T. j. Collier. one of the Oldest residents
of Church Hill, died Sunday night at 1880
Samuel Reynolds. Deceased was eighty-four
years Of age and had not for some time been
engaged IN business he was or q number Of
years connected with the tobacco trade. Mr..
Collier leaves three children Mrs. II. l. Solo
mons, Mrs Samuel reynolds and son IN
lirooklyn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08
W. SHEPPARD OWENS.

W. Sheppard Owens. better known as
sheppard, died yesterday morning at his
residence. SOC 81. James street. The de
ceased was one Of tie best known colored
mon in Richmond; was one of the first car
rie~s of newspapers. He had the Broad
street route rs long ago as 1853 and posi-
bly, before. lie attended to his duties in sun
shine and shadow until failing health com
peIled hm reluctanty 70 abandon them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Mrs. G. J. Bil,ups died Sunday afternoon
at . o'clock at her residence on north
Twenty fifth street. This is one Of the saddest
deaf; 5 that has oc ,urred for some time.
She had only been married about year.
She was only twenty-five years OF age at the
time of her death. Mr. Billups has the SIN
cere sympathy OF the many friends who but
a short time ago attended the joyous we'd
ding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Mr.. Samuel Guy, half-brOther of Mr.. Jack
son Guy, died ut his home near Lynchburg
Sunday. Mr. Jackson Guy lett SUNDAY alter
noon 10 attend the funeral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-18
BATTLES WITH The BAT.

Results ofthe 3 all Gam % Betw sen the
Country's Big Clubs.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-To-day's ball
zap1aS raSuItad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-18
SPIRITS MOVED HIM.
Abraham Lincoln istened
Mediums at Crucial Crises,


Mediums at Crucial Crises.
From the Ne1 York Morning Journal
Was Abraham Lincoln sDirItualistl In
an interesting volume which Rufus C.
Hartranft of this city Will shortly publish
some astonishing information in this regard
WIN be introduced regarding the martyr
PRESIDENT. Facts of historic Importance
VII, VIII De set forth in way which cannot but
impress the man of study and reflection
An incident will be cited where the dead
PRESIDENT once held long and serious con-
CcerSa ! at the white house with Mr.. J. 5.
Sonknn, an ardent spiritualist, who had
sent tne following letter to him:
PRESIDENT LINCOLN: have been sent
% you by the spirit world Co speak with
YOU upon matters Of vital Importance TO the
Iauon' cannot return TO New York until
have seen you.p
onortly after this Mr.. Lincoln gave a re-
Geptlon at the executive mansion to Mrs
NSurie and her daughter, Mrs. Miller, both
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-18

|7ear.
way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-18

A 100000 Blaze.
NEWARK, N. j., Aug. 17.-Fire at the
works of the tanbark company in Kearney
to-day resulted in loss of $220,000. 1t was
covered by insurance.