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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
ESSEX COUNTY.
A Match Gnme of Bnse- Bn1l Which Afforded
Much Fun.


MrLLER's TAVERN. August Especial. J.
On Tuesday afternoon. July 2Sth. at Miller's
there was gathered quite an assembly chiefly Of
Young ladies' TO witness match game of base
ball between the Tappahannock and Miller's
clubs. At about $3.50 Z. NJ. the game was
called by the umpire. and the captain Of the
Millers nine, taking his place at the bat, sent
a liner into tho rght-held, and ere long
had made the first score for his side
The men following, however, were not so
successful and for the first two or three in
nings our prospect WAS rather blue, the Tap
pahannocks having secured pitcher who de-
iivered his down shoots with such light
ming speed it seemed next to impossible to
strike them The ilustrOus captain of the
Tappahannock team. who had previously
stated to his men his unwillingness b be
caught playing such nine rs the Miller's.
even in the woods, was absent, and his place
was supplied by Mr. Brosddus, Of NewtOwn,
who proved an invaluable assistance TO
his men in explaining the art Of
striking tho curves Of our pitcher and
who showed By his example the ease and
grace with which it could be done. Our men
now were becoming acquainted with the
down shoots and brought up the score for
our side considerably, till at the ending Of
the seventh inning it was proposed that the
score be made known to each side and II
agreed upon this should close the game on
account OF the latenoss of the hour.
This being done md the Miler's club being
found considerably ahead the Tappahan-
nock's called for the remaining two innings.
aud we going into the bat by succession of
hard hits added FIVE scores more before tho
close If our inning. The IappahannOck 5
being "skunked" in tho ninth. the game re-
suited in victory for the Miller's club by q
score of 23 TO r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
OUIBBLING AMONG LAWYERS
In the Baksr-GIlmtr Trial As 10 The Id
mission Of Testimony.
JUDGE HISTOES IMPORTANT DECISION.
,fause Earned IN Observation-Disclosures
Association-Overfow "a'o's
the Buffalo Litbis springs

Brrsror. Tenn. August f.-lSpeciai.l line
ps,a,- C,;lner trial put on a new dress to-day
Il was trimmed with excitement ana nne
points of law. prosecution has examiner
r,os, 81 its witnesses: only one or two re-
,os,n ora Of which is Dr. Taylor. the chemist
=. R,cbmond who exhumed and examined
the body Of Mrs. Baker
Now the defense claim that the proceedings
ware illegal; that they were not notified. and
that they do not intend Tor d. AsJioi W ei'o
his testimony al all
prominent witnesses examined. no sain
ras,6e in ABINGDON: am a furniture dealer and
undertaker: Mrs. Bakers death u remem.
bered by me: | buried her, was approached
for my services the day she died; buried her
st the Baker graveyard, four or five miles west
of Abingdon; had been acquainted WIN nof
eighteen years"
At this point the witness was checked by
the defendant. who objected TO his staung
who took up the body
AR. Buchanan said this was preliminary 70
bringing in the post mortem examina'loh,
which ne claimed was illegal because u was
done without any notice Whatever Hnu Gull
trary to law. 80, :,
Mr. Wysor. for the prosecution, argued IN
favor OF H. IL people called ii violation OF sep,
nlture and did not want dead BODIES e1huhcu
they should not put such bodies tnere py
poison-the mort disbolical of crimes.
Observation-Disclosures Hutton said the
Question was asked with Il final view TO the
snalysis: If Mrs. Bakers friends had made
this disinterment it would be different, but II
fs not made by them. but by the Common
wealth. which is not interested IN Furnishing
innocent parties.
Nr. Buchanan said the coroner was there,
but had no warrant and no jury. Where ana
he get the right TO do this thing? The law
forbids it unless it be done according to law;
otherwise the dead must not be touched.
This argument was kept up for some time,
and the court finally al burned 20 give coun-
sol opportunity TO get the law on It.
The court reAssembled late IN the after
noon and Baldwin was allowed 70 tell his
story. though against the will of the defense.
His testimony was strong.
II DR.. Taylor is permitted TO testify at all
it is expected to open tO-morrow's proceed
ings with him. No one can foretell the length
of time necessary TO dispose OF him. He may
arouse all the latent energy OF the ten OPP
posing lawyers. or be may not, but 1t may be
that the defense will require the remainder
of this week TO get in its evidence, and next
week will be consumed 10y lawyers, who will
want 10 address the jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
THE NATURAL BRIDGE.
A Gay Assembly -Beaux Plentiful and the
Girls Happy.

NATURAL BRIDGE. Va. August Especial
Correspondence. The Father Mather Club
of Philadelphia. Pa. of 125 members, have
arrived. and big ball is now going on. which
will last until the wee small hours of the
morning" They leave for Washington, d..
c.. via Lexington.
Among the Richmond arrivals We note Mr..
and Mrs w. T. Hancock, Miss Lena Han
cock. Miss Bessie Hancock, Miss Lillian Han
cock, Miss Daisy Hancock and Miss Mamie
Curtis, j. W. Womack, 7. W.. Darlington,
Edgar w. Darlington. W. ID. Saryay. Miss
Maggie and Miss Lucy Robinson.
The place is crowded and everybody happy.
Beaux are plentiful and to spare.
Among the prominent arrivals to-day we
note s. Hibbler and wife. New York; Judge
A. NJ. Aiken and Mr. c. G. Holland, Danyille.
Va: II. r. Paisto. DR.. James l.. Paste, Miss
Sarah Paste and Miss Lorena Matlach, Wes
Chester. Pa; Miss Anna Thomas, Parkers-
burg, w Va; w. II. c. Coles. Railway, n. D.;
J. Il. Whitehurst, Norfolk. Va; Charles Han
field Wyatt and Charles Hanfeld Wyatt, Jr.,
of Baltimore Md; Judge K. NJ Page. Abing-
don. Va, and w. w. Wysor, Lynchburg VIZ
ginian
The drives and walks never looked prettier,
and every evening gay parties are seen bowl
ing along over the smooth roads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
ROWAN COUNTY.
The weather and the Crops-Ai'iance Move
ments-A Negro Shooting Anrsy-kiIled


SALISBURY. N. G.. August 4.-ISpecial !
The farmers of this section are through work
ing crops for the season. Corn Is looking ex-
ceptionally fine. A prospect for o yield above
tho average was never better: owing 10 the
abundance Of rainfall and tho late spring
frosts cotton is doing badly. A very poor
stand was had from the first. Cotton ia nov
blooming. but in some places they are not
plentiful Not over halt crop will be raised
In Rowan. Wheat is threshing out on an
average very well. The finest yield heard from
was three and half bushels sown and ninety
bushels gathered.
Rowan County Alliance at its late quart
erly session, discussed the Ocals platform
and PASSED resolutions declaring themselves
heartily in favor Of its demands They signi-
fed their unity anti willingness TO stick with
a strict adherence to the platform. as
whole. by rising vote Of 100 against !.
Tho Alliance people appear deeply IN earn.
est in the reform movement, md many ~
them stand ready TO give their suffrage to
any party that will accept their demands.
They indorse any and everything volccd by
the leaders who are championing the cause
They are making an effort to become more
thoroughly organized.
Several picnics are way billedfor this county
during the next two weeks. Hon. A. Leazef,
lecturer of the Seventh congressional district,
will deliver addresses on each occasion. The
Alliance people anticipate Il grand rally at
these gatherings. Democratic citizens are
looking on with much interest At the en-
thusiasm for the new issues shown b. their
old party friends of the last decade. Nothing
sinister is expected just yet. The outcome
is still in tho abstract form. but it may ger
inmate There is no certainty as to the course
which will be taken.
A shooting affair occurred here Friday be-
tween two negro EMPLOYEES at Holmes x
Miler's tobacco factory. They fell out through
fun, when one of them secured pistol and
fired upon the other The ball missed its tar
get, but great excitement prevailed IL the
factory. Many of the negroes were badly
frightened The negro was arraiGned on at
tempted murder and in default OF bond was
committed 20 jail.
A negro was knocked from the track Of the
South Yadkin railroad near here by an out
going train Saturday evening. lie was picked
up and carried back to tho city. where be re-
ceiyed medical attention. He is thought not
to be dangerously hurt. II Is supposed he
was partially intoxicated, which accounts for
his being on the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

For Using Match TO Fire Mr.. Wertenbaker's
House.

CHARLoTrxsv1LIE Va. August 4.-ISpecial.l
Fire was discovered in one Of the attic rooms
of "Wertland," the handsome residence Of
Colonel c. c. Wertenbaker near the Uniyer-
sity of Virginia, to-day about II o'clock The
Charlottesville and the University fire de-
partments responded promptly to the
alarm. but it was thought at one
time that their heroic efforts would prove
futile. owing to the light pressure of the water
and the great length of hose it was necessary
TO use By hard work the flames were con-
fined to the roof and upper rooms Of the build
ing. which were destroyed. All befurniturewas
saved with slight damage. The building was
insured for 4 900 in the Royal Insurance
Company Of Liverpool and the furniture in
some other company for $500. The loss is
fully covered by the insurance. The fire Is
supposed to have been caused by the festive
rat and q match
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
MIR. CONNELL's CONDITION.
His Physicians Think His Chances About
One in 1en-Ths University.


One in Ten-Ths University.
CHlRLoTIEsyILLE. VA, August 4.-lSpecal.l
DR.. d. b. Cotton, the family physician Of Air.
Connoll. stated to your correspondent this
morning that his patient came out from under
tho influence of the anesthetic all right,
and that be rested very we'll last night. lie
was joking with his attendants this morning.
DR.. Cotton thinks the chances are one III ten
for him TO recover. while Or. IT, T. Nelson of
this city. who so successfully performed
laparOtomy yesterday afternoon thinks the
chances for recovery about one III
fifty. Nothing whatever has been heard of
his asssllant. Notwithstanding the fact that
Mr.. Cornell positively states that the object
of tho assassin was for robbery srores
OF people here and elsewhere think differ
emily aud Indulge ia ali sorts OF surmises, and
many rumoTs ar ailoat as Co the cause. In is
quite evident that the Pullman Company viii
have TO stand II big lawsuit At tho hands OF
Mr.. Connell or bis family. as they attach the
blame of the tragedy solely upon the con-
duotor of the sleeper, who left tie door I'M
locked.
Extensive preparations and repairs 10 the
rooms, grounds. No. are now in progress ut
the University Of Virginia preparatory 10 the
opening OF the next session. the first of Octo-
Der. livery precsutlon IL taken for healthful-
ness. II is understood that every room in the
University 10 engaged, and that the prospect
for large number of students is very bright.
Many boarding houses contiguous H. tho Uni
yersity every year accommodate large num-
bers of students and the fact that all the
rooms in the University buildings are en-
gagged need not deter any one from coming to
our grand institution
The summer law class of Professor John b.
Minor at the University is the largest he has
ever had the number running to over one
hundred. There are several other classes
which are quite well attended
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
. THE LITTLE SUFFERER DIED
After Being Poisoned With Concentrated
Iye by "A Nurse.


RALEIGH. n. c.. August IL Special. News
is received here that little Annie Kirkland in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. Leon Kirkland, of Dur
ham. who was poisoned by her nurse several
months ago died yesterday morning
after long period Of lingering
torture. The girl poisoned the child
by administering small quantity OF concen-
trsted lye 20 1t and the slow and torturng
process Of death has been in progress ever
since. The murderess has been tried and
convicted for term in the penitentiary but
her sentence was passed before the death Of
the child.
Daniel McDougald. the man who so brutal
" murdered his uncle, Simon Connolly. in
Richmond county few months ago. and who
fed from the State has been captured IN Ore
gOn. kilograms state that he has been clearly
identified by letters found on him.
This morning at 10 o'clock Messrs. VIII
Winnie and Neill Spencer, two members Of
the Raleigh Bicycle Club left on their ma
chimes for tour OF New York and Niagara
Falls. They will make the entire trip upon
bicycles, and will 60 by way Of Petersburg
and Richmond. At Richmond they will be
met by the president of the Southern Cycle
League, and will be entertained during their
stay by the bicyclists Of that city.
News reached here to-day OF Il terrible storm
and freshet which prevailed yesterday eve
ming at the Buffalo lithia Springs, Va. The
entire place was almost submerged, springs
were filed with water and the ten-pin alley
and pavilion we're washed away There was
great alarm among people of that section who
feared that their lives were in danger.
A number of prominent tObacconists from
all over the State passed through here to-day
going TO Morehead City, where the annual
convention of the State Tobacco Association
will be held this week. IL is expected that
there will be at least 300 tobacco men N at
tendance.
The baseball team Of Washington city and
Winston have arranged to play match game
in this city next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

Two Men Friendly TO Strangers arc Invited TO
Take Deadly Drink.

NoRwooD. Mass, August l. Edward Hayes
is dead and j. Brown is in Il critical condition
from the effects of poisoned liquor given them
on a railway train to-day. They wero return
ing home from Boston and Joined two stranE-
ers in a game Of whist in tho smoking car.
During tho play one Of the strangers produced
a pint bottle and passed it around. hayes
and Brown drank but the strangers did not.
When Brown left the train At Norwood cen
tral station. he fell beside the track insensi-
BILE He was taken home AID a. late hour
last night, his recovery was doubtful. Hayes
went into Winslow station two miles further
and got of the train with much difficulty.
Half stupefed and evidently IN great pain
he walked T. neld near by and laid down
on his face. where friend tried to rouse hun
q few minutes later. bu, found him dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
FIGHT WITH RED BONES.
Several Men Killed at a Louisiana Logging
Camp.

Camp.
LAKE CHARLES, Ia, August AT the
logging camp Of Locke. Moore & Co.. about
twenty miles northwest of here. a free fight
occurred last Sunday night. Some Of the men
employed on the little railroad running 10 the
lumber camp went 10 a whisky shop. where
they met several Red Bones, who werc half
breeds Jesse Ward. one of the railroaders,
shot and killed Red Bone named Dyson.
Ward WAS then killed 10y the Red Bones. Fir
ing then became general and Marion Markle
and Lee Perkins Of the Red Bones were killed.
and Wiiletts Dupree and man named Lee
comb were wounded.
Later on the men from tho traIhway cams
out and the tight was renewed. This time
Swami. Of the tram boys and Owen Ash
worth, of the Red Bones were killed DR..
Myers and his brother. who had come TO a.
tend the wounded, were fired upon by the
tram boys, but were not hurt. Everything is
now quiet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
whisky and Woman Cause Murder.

CHARLoTTR. n. c.. August Especial. IA
negro named Alexander Smith was shot and
killed last night in Monroe, y. c., by another
negro, Jeff Flanagan Whisky and woman
were the cause of the murder. Flanagan es-
capped.
Mrs. Susan Brander of CASTOR county, this
State. will complete her ninety-elghth year
in a few days
The Charlotte electric railway was formally
turned over and accepted to-day. This line IS
said 10 be the finest in the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
III YEARS OLD.
Strawberry Baptist Association-nIiss Ridge.
way Dead.

LYScHBuRo, Va, August 4.-[Special.l-
The Strawberry Baptist Association of Viz
ginia assembled in this city to-day in the one
hundred and fourteenth year OF its existence.
The exercises were opened by Rev. George q
Abbott. OF the Southwest Virginia Institute.
nj Glade Springs. Among the visitors pres
ent and invited wero Rev. DR.. Dickinson of
Richmond William Fisher. Rev. DR.. Tchener
Of Atlanta. Ga; Rev. g. G. Abbott. Rev. DIR.
james of Roanoke. DR.. Harris of Richmond.
and Rev: ]. III. Pitcher of the Sunday-school
and Bible board. Much interest was mani.
tested In the proceedings.
Two remarkable points were developed ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Loan and Investment Company.

BosToN, August 4.-The Journal this morn.
ing says: II seems that the superintendent of
foreign corporations was in error in notifying
tue Southern Loan and Investment Company
not TO do business in this State. This com
pany is not. as may have been inferred. one
OF the unstable endowment concerns which
are fast going to pieces. and its officers say II
has no connection in any way with any com
pany of that nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Parnell,. Mothor,s Condition.

BoBDENTowS. N. j.. August 4.-Dr. W. II.
Ships. the physician of Mrs. Parnell, who
was recently bitten by dog, received a tsle-
gram from Charles Parnell asking il il is noe
essary To have his mother sent TO Paris for
treatment by DR.. Pasteur.
DR.. Ships replied that his patient was get
ting along nicely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Underwriting Citizens.

BnAnSsHAM, Ala. August AT q meet
ing of citizens last night the citizens OF Bir-
mingham subscribed sl02.0 to million
dollar steel plant. The citizens were asked
by the promoters for $4,000 and the other
t48, 900 Is 10 sight,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

''"" froooedings- Democracy Orxani,ea
for tho caInpaign-Generai.
1uIAhKi' August 4.--Ispeciall- This was the
regular monthly term of the county court Of
ruiaski' and though there were frequent and
.anous transforms in the early mornipg the
"'efeigns turned out in full force and The The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04
Concerning Your Wants.

=, The lone cent a wordn column of the
FORMING NEWS places advertising within
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sues 10 success in life. The MORNING NEWS
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- Ieau ny rich and poor alike, has thousands
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1t will print your advertisement. if Il
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tne cent Tor each added word. There is no
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04
Pointers From Pulaski.

COCHRAN, GA. Aug. s.-There have been
fine rains recently and the prospects for
fine crops, both corn and cotton, were lever
better. Farming in this section of
Georgia has made rapid advanced in the
past few years. The pine lands in Pulaski
that were a few years ago considered
almost worthless as farming lands are now
much sought after. A few years ago they
sold for from S25 to $50 per lot of 2O21a
acres The same lands now are selling
from IS to $40 per acre, some even selling
for more when they are convenient to
market No county in the state can excel
Pulaski as farming county. Cochran is
making rapid advances in the matter of
education. IL has a large brick college
building sufficient TO accommodate $50
or more pupils.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04
SHOT IN a SLEEPING oar.
Money Refused to a Highweyman
Who at once Uses a Pistol.
La U.

From the Ne,o York Sun.
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. IA daring at
tempt at highway robbery and murder was
made at 2 o'clock this morning in Pullman
car on the Chesapeaks and Ohio train from
White Sulphur Springs.
The train was between Waynesboro juno
ton and Basic City. A man approached
the upper berth nearest the rear door. 1t
was occupied by daughter of Sol. H. e.
Marshall of Portsmouth, Va, her father
being in the lower one. The young WON
on being questioned, exclaimed: "Who
is that's" The outsider apologized and
went on.
A few moments after a pistol shot was
heard and it was found that D. F. Connell
of Portsmouth, O., had been shot in the
groin.
Connell says he was aroused from sleep
by man who demanded his money Con-
nell kicked at the man whereupon the latter
drew a pistol, shot him and made his
escape.
By agreement all the passengers in the
sleeper were searched, but no weapons were
found. 1t is thought that the robber got
on the train al Waynesboro, found the door
of the sleeper unlocked, and just before
reaching Basic City, made the attempt at
roDolng and jumped off just as the train
slowed up. Every effort is being made by
the authorities of Augusta county to
capture him. Cornell was taken 70 Char
lottesville where he received medical treat
ment.
STANTON, VA, Aug. L-When No. 2
east-bound G. & o. train reached Staunton
this morning at o'clock five passengers
got off and walked down the street.
Just behind them came man about 30
years old, without hat and seeming very
much excited. In his hand was a cooked
pistol, and as he approached the group he
peered intently into the faces of each.
He then turned, placed the pistol in his
pocket and ran to catch the train. Just as
1t was pulling out he jumped on the rear
sleeper. Waynes6oro Is ten miles from
Staunton and half a mile from Basic. Be-
tween these stations trains run slo WY.
Just after starting from Wsynesboro a
man entered the sleeper and pulled the cur
tain back from a berth occupied by a
woman. The occupant screamed, and the
man epologized, saying that he mistook the
berth and was looking for a friend. He
then went to the berth beyond, occur led by
D. e. Cornell of Portsmouth, o., and, pull
ing the curtain back, demanded money.
Cornell said that he had none, and, with
out another word, the intruder shot him
in the stomach. The assailanu then ran to
the door, and is supposed to have jumped
off Immediately.
Search was made, but no one in the car
had pistol. Cornell is very seriously hurt,
but was conscious, and his description Of
his assailant corresponded with that of the
man who got off at Stanton.
The wounded man was taken to Char
lottesville, where he now is in a very crit
ical condition. He is a prominent and
wealthy citizen Of Portsmouth, o., largely
Interested in Virginia Development, being a
pioneer of Craig Valley Railroad and very
large landowner in that section. AS yet
there is no clue 10 his assailant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04
Albanians on a Bear Hunt.

ALBANY, GA, Aug. 3.-Samuel Wight,
Pickens Calls and J. d. Twiggs went ont
to the Duncan White Hill place Saturday
evening and succeeded in bringing down a
good sized black bear. The boys were re-
eeiving congratulations on all sides today.
Bear seem to be numerous in this section
on the creek swamps. two having been
killed within the last few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04
JUMBO WINDOW

We bought heavy in Gentle
mems Dress
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
"hsa she had Children, she gave them CastOris