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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
THE CASES ARGUED AT LENGTH
The South Carolina Railroad Tax Contro-
versy Before the supreme Court.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 4.-What
are known as the South Carolina rail
road tax cases occupied the time and
attention of the Supreme Court Of the
United States to-day. They came up on
a petition for a writ Of habeas corpus
in behalf of the three county sheriffs
who are cnstructively in Jail by order
Of Judge SimOntod In South Carolina.
w. w. Riser, NJ. " Tyler and NJ. =.
Gaines The controversy out of which
the present proceedings grew precipitated
a conflict between the State and Federal
authorities, which at one time took on
a very serious phase. but the shedding
of blood was averted. The circumstances
briefly were these: The Richmond and
Danvile railroad was In the hands OF
receivers appointed by the United States
Court; certain county officials in their
efforts to collect State taxes seized the
property OF The railroads, stopping the
trains In some cases. The sherihs en-
gagged in this work were ordered by the
United States Court 10 release the prop
erty, but several of them ignored the
mandate Of the court. They were then
brought before the court charged with
contempt in falling TO obey its orders.
All but Riser, Tyler and Gaines purged
themselves of contempt. They petitioned
for a release on writs OF habeas corpus,
and the rule was made returnable to-day.
The case involves several questions OF
State and Federal jurisdiction over prop
erty subject to local taxation, but oper-
ating under orders from the court. Be
cause of the Importance OF the case the
court gave each side two hours for argu-
ment instead Of one, the usual limit,
which exhausted the entire sitting OF the
day. For petitioners nominally but really
for the State authorities, argument was
made by Ira Il. Jones and J. Randolph
Tucker. of Virginia: for the receivers
OF the railroad and TO sustain the author
ity OF the Federal Court Hugh l.. Bond.
Jr.. attorney of the Richmond and Dan
Vile railroad. and Mr.. Joseph w. Barn
well.
The discussion Of the constitutional feat
nres OF tic case was largely left TO Mr..
Tucker, and during the hour that he
spoke he engaged the attention OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
EIGHT CHILDREN HURT.
SWITCH CARS LOADED WITH LITTLE
GIRLS COLLIDE.
Some MANNED and Disfgured for Lilo
While One IL Seriously Injured-Other
North Carolina News.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 4-Special.-
This has been n sad day In Kaielsu'
one Of the most terrible accidents ever
known hc,e occurred at the State Fair
grounds Ills morning about 10 o'clock.
The disaster was caused by an accidental
collision Of two cars Oh Switch-back
or gravity track, on which "A crowd OF
school girls we're riding. the pastime being
the switch-baCk. There were probably
nifty young ladies On the grounds mostly
the Juvenile scholars, including many Of
the little daughters OF Raleighs best
know citizers. They were riding on the
switch-back and having a happy frolic
All al once the innocent glee was turned
into heart-piercing screams OF agony.
The two ears of the switch-back had col
lidcd while both were running at a fear
fCl velocity, and nearly a dozen MANNED
and stunned little girls were hurled out
upon the iron tracks and upon the ground
where they lay in helpless agony cruelty
cut and mangled by the splintered wreck
age Of the smashed cars. Those who
rushed 10 the rescue saw as many as
seven Of the innocent little girls lying
in state of helpless injury, some Of
them MANNED for life. and probably as
many more were badly hurt.
Among those who were injured were as
follows: Miss Mabel Green, daughter OF
Colonel Wharton j. Green, Of Fayette-
Vile. had one limb broken and the other
badly injured possibly fractured; Little
Florerce Boylan. daughter of Mr.. James
Boylan. of this city. had her face
crushed in above the nose and sustained
the most serious injury of any of the
victims; Little Annie Root. daughter Of
Mr.. Charles Root Of this city, had one
limb broken; Little Addie Snow, daughter
of Mr.. George II. Snow, was badly hurt.
sustaining internal injuries; Miss Patter-
son, of New Berne. was badly bruised
and rendered helpless by her injuries
but no bones were broken; DR.. Smedes'
two little twin daughters. who sat on the
front Of one Of the cars. were both ter
ribly hurt one of the little girls having
both limbs broken and the other sustain
ing injuries; Miss Adele Martinare, OF Geor-
STA, was severely bruised and cut. As
many others were injured though not so
seriously. All the injured had to be re-
moved iupOn cots. The condition Of
several is now very serious. The affair
has thrown a pail over the city
Constable John r. Upchurch was shot
through the body just below the heart
at o'clock tonight while trying to ar
rest a well-known counterfeiter named
John Johnston (white), in Freemans bar.
on the eastern suburbs Of the city. John
stOn fired al Upchurch five times. and
several other persons were hit, but not
hurt. Upchurch returned the fire and
struck his assailant but he made good
his escape. The condition Of Mr.. Up
church is regarded as critical
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
A DWELLING BURNED.
FIRE DOES MUCH DAMAGE IN CAMP
BELL COUNTY.
A Great Deal of Property Destroyed In
Several Counties OF the state py
Forest CONGREGATIONS.

LYNCHBURG. VA. April Especial
Mr.. T. w. Harvey. OF Spring Mills camp
bell county. had his fine residence totaiiy
DESTROYED by fire Saturday night win
its contents The barn and other out
buildings, five or six in number were
likewise destroyed. His loss VIII be con-
siderable. as he had but one thousand
dollars on the whole property. HIS val
liable Touring mill was not destroyed by
the conaagration, owing 10 its distance from
the house. He was in the city to-day
making arrangements for the rebuilding
y. IA. Hazewood. son OF Mr.. y. H.
Hazelwood. assistant auditor OF the NOT
folk and Western railroad. had both feet
so badly mangled by a freight train at
Montevale this afternoon as TO renuer
amputation necessary. He was eighteen
years OF age.
There was sale Of Main-street pro-
perty to-day, aggregating foriy-siX thous-
and dollars Three houses were sold the
property Of the late Miss Mamie W.
Tunstali.
MIR. w. G. Woodson and Miss Maude
Thornhill were married at the First Bap-
list church to-day. and left on the afterp
noon train for a Northern tour
DIT. Joshua Merriman. a well-known
physician Of Campbell. died at his nome
near Rustburg to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
twenty-five Young Men VIII be Made
Full Pledged Doctors.

The commencement exercises OF the
Medical College OF Virginia will be held
tonight at $3.50 o'clock at the Theatre.
Dr. J. S. Wexford. the chairman Of
the Faculty, will preside. and Rev. Dr.
j. c. Hiden, pastor of GrOve-1venue Bap-
fist church, will be the orator OF the oc-
casion. His subject will be God in Ma
ture."
The following are the class officers Of
1893: T. p. Hope, president; ST. Julien OPP
penhimer vice-presdent; J. y. Barney,
Jr., corresponding secretary; c. p Brock,
recording sec; etary.
The Arrangement committee is composed
OF Messrs. G. r. Collins. +. f. Davis. n.
II. Drewry. w. f. Evans, r. w. Gibbs.
7. S. Henning r. A. Nichols. ". II.
Parker. Jr.. II. L. Stephenson. G. r. Rob-
ms. w. Ralph Clements (charmam
The following compose the invitation
committee: Messrs. f. l.. Atkins. W S.
Beazley. II. w. Dew. f. c.. Eggleston.
G.. II. Carter W. l.. Harris. p r. Strck-
ley, +. h. Stone. A. +. thurman. W. J.
West. J. n. Barney. Jr. chairman
Twenty-Five young men will receive their
diplomas and branch out on the world
Of science to look after the physical we'll
being OF the people
At $50 o'clock this afternoon the Alumni
Society will hold their fifth annual meet
ing in the College building. and at 10 =.
VI. banquet will be served at thinner
manns
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GATHR1GHT-Died. on April 3, 1898, at
. A. NJ. at 1loS Semmes street, Manches-
ter Va. IRENE w. infant daughter OF
J. y. and NJ. W. Gathrieht; aged four
years eleven months and twenty-three
days.
HALTZBACK.-Entered into rest. at
her residence. No. ia south Laurel
street. April 1. 1893. at 1920 A. NJ, LO-
RENA A., beloved wife OF Charles
Haltzback: aged twenty-three years.
KECK.-Died. at Fairfield. Henrico
county, at II 30 April 4. 1893. CHARLES
II. KECK. beloved son Of Louisa b. and
Fred. c. Keck, in the eighteenth year of
his age.
Funeral will take place from the home
Of his parents TO-DAY at $3.50 o'clock
p. NJ.
Danvile and Newark On. j. papers
please copy.
SEABRIGHT.-Died, at Chilhowie. Va.
April A. 1899, at G.3O p. NJ, Mrs. VI. l..
SEABRIGHT; aged ffty-siX years.
Interment at OakwoOd cemetery
THURSDAY. the 9th.
No flowers.
WALLACE.-Died in the forenoon Of
Monday. April Sd. ISABELLA MASON
WALLACE. eldest daughter Of the late
William Wallace.
SHAFER.-Died. at the residence of
Mrs. /. c. Gillespie No east sixty
third street. New York city, at II
o'clock. April I. 1898 CLARA ARM
STRONG SHAFER. wife Of John c.
Shafer. in the fifty-third year Of her age.
The remains Will reach Richmond this
evening at $40 o'clock. Notice of fu-
neral will be given later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmonds 'i''
zens and Other Matters.

Hon. George d. Wise is expected in the
city on Thursday.
Miss Emma Reinhardt is spending the
Easter holidays with relatives In Balu-
more.
Mrs. w. J. johnson received few
DAYS ago for the Memorial Bazaar, from
New York city, $40.
Sergeant Walter d. Phillips left at
O'Clock p. NJ. for Fishburne Military AGA
denny, Waynesboro.
Mr. c. L. Guillemand has returned from
Amelia Courthouse. and Is making up
a party to attend the naval review.
The attention of the police is called TO
n dead dog which was lying yesterday
in the gully on Tenth street between Clay
and Leigh.
The Richmond Howitzers held their
usual monthly inspection at their armory
last evening. The artillerymen MADE an
excellent appearance.
Cards are OUT announcing the marriage
Of Miss Annie O'Neill to Michael ]. NC
Donough on Tuesday, April il. 1873, NJ
7:3O a. NJ. at St. Patrick's church.
Messrs. J. Z. Elan & Co, real estate
agents. have sold The three brick dwell
ings. Nos. $780, go NJ 34 south Laurel
street TO Henry 6. ard oreas l.. Nicholas
for $500 cash.
Messrs. St George r. Fitzhugh. Of
Fredericksburg; James NJ. McCarrick, Of
New York, and Arthur Kemp and Wilson
b. Burr. Of New York, are registered at
the Exchange.
Mr.. Samuel T. Dickinson, Jr., of Caro-
line. who has been with the Pullman Car
Company, was I'm the city yesterday on
his way TO New York. where he will sail
in a few days for an extensive European
tour.
A colored man stole a breastpin from
colored nurse in the Capitol Square yes
terday. which caused some little excite
ment at the time. \ policeman obtained
the facts and is on the lookout for the
negro man.
The first battalion of the First Virginia
regiment OF infantry, under command Of
Captain G. Cray BosseauX. paraded and
drilled on Broad near Eighth street last
evening The three companies attracted
much attention
Revival services are in progress at the
Randolph-street Baptist church, which
are proving very interesting. Rev. a. j.
Bristoe. of Petersburg, IS assisting the
pastor. Last night there were three
conversions and fifteen requests for
prayer
Mr.. L. r. Turnbull. Of Baltimore,
young man. but an accomplished violinist.
entertained a party OF friends with sew
e1al violin selections at Ramos music
store yesterday. He rendered Evening
star" by Wagner. in a charming manner.
and as an encore played Echoes of
Ballroom"
Mrs. James Golden, formerly Of this
city now Of Norfolk Va. has issued in
vitations TO the marriage Of her daughter,
Miss Mary Virginia. TO Mr. Robert Jay
Balm, OF Washington. The ceremony will
take place Wednesday afternoon, April
10Th. AT o'clock, at the brides home.
No. 22Gi5 Freemason street Norfolk.
In the report OF the fancy ball that
took place at the armory Monday evening,
published in Yesterdays Times, many
names Of the children present were I'M
fortunately omitted full report was
impossible but two there that should
have been mentioned were Masters +.
A. Saunders. Jr.. and r. /. Saunders.
They are very pretty children, and at
tracted general attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
FOREST FIRES IN HANOTER.
Several Houses Narrowly Escape Destruc-
tion-Taster Ne.try Meeting.

Z
OLIVER POSTOFFICE. VA. April A.
Special.-This part Of the county Of Han
over is suffering from the severe drought.
Fires have gotten away in several places.
one occurred last Tuesday on the Oak
land plantation. which passed over into
Long Row but did not do much damage.
Another fire occurred on Saturday at
Rullneld the residence of the late Thomas
boswell by which much timber was in
iiIred. and the residence of Mr.. Bernard
boswell was saved from destruction
with great difficulty.
Services have been held at all the Epis-
copal churches in St. Martins parish dur
the last few days by the evangelist
Dr. George Fleming is improved. though
not able TO be out at work yet.
The Easter vestry meeting of st. Mar
tins parish will be held next Monday
at Oakland. the residence OF Major John
Page. This is an important meeting, as
a delegate to the council. which meets in
May I'm Winchester. is to be elected. and
steps are being taken towards getting a
minister for the parish. 1t is understood
that the bishop will be asked 10 send
a deacon TO this parish from the class
TO be ordained in June. There is also
a move on foot TO sell the rectory. which
is near the Fork church. These and other
matters will come up before the meeting.
Mrs. Clark. who has been spending the
winter with her brother. Mr.. J. c. Cooke,
near King William Courthouse. came
last week and took up her residence at
her old home, "Dewberry.'
Mr.. Robert Berkeley has been in the
neighborhood for the past few days look
ing after the repairs on the house at Mon
Tout. TO which place he will remove his
family shortly.
The wheat and grass are looking well
Many oats have been sown.
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An Expression of Thanks.


GultOr hines.
II may truly be said that everything
tended to make the services held on last
Sunday at St Marys German Catholic
church impressive. and l wish to Express
my thanks TO the Rev. pastors and the
congregation Of the church for the kind
comments they passed on my original
compositions (mass in b fiat FOR both
chorus and orchestra, and Grand Festival
March for chorus and orchestral. render
I'd for the first time during the morning
services on Easter Sunday
The choir, composed # Mrs. L. Hickey.
the Misses kusterer, NJ. and A. Meyer,
l.. Middendorf. A. Mccain, f. Drummer
and A. Tremmar, soprani: the Mis- ;eS VI.
Wittcamp. A. Remke and NJ. Mcmahon.
aiti; Messrs. Charles Messmer, Charles
Giardcwin and A. Sauerwald. tenori. and
Messrs. !. McFvoy A. Vonderlehr and
A. Fisher. bassi. who were so ably as
sisted by the orchestra. consisting Of
Messrs j. Kessnich. solo violin: w. Sorg.
violin; ]. c. Reinhardt. second violin;
G.. u. Thilow, viola; w. Tremmer. Sr..
solo flute; c. Schremp. solo clarinet; D.
Buckley, clarinet, c. Voelker, solo cor
net; j. c. Kessnich. comet; II. Equi.
trombone, and II. Tremmer basso. de-
serve every praise. and l wish to thank
them In an especial manner for making
this day one Of happiness for me-
also wish 10 express my sincere thanks
for the kind token presented to me after
High-Mass by the ladies and gentlemen
OF the choir, and assure them that their
gift was fully appreciated by
CHARLES f. MUTTER.
OFSahist ana Director of the Choir
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ginia AT its meeting tonight adopted
a resolution appointing a committee or
three members OF the Association to walt
on the Governors of the Southern States,
who are TO assemble In Richmond on
April 18th, and petition them to use their
influence against lynch law in the South
The committee consists Of John Mitchell,
Jr.. editor OF the Richmond Planet; Rev.
II. w. Snowden. editor Of the Glad It'd
ings. OF Petersburg, and j. +. ROBINSON
editor Of the Richmond Trumpeter. The
next meeting OF the Association VIII be
held in Lynchburg on the third Wednes-
day in April. 1894. After the adjourn
ment Of the convention the members OF
the Association called on Mr.. X. i. Har-
ham. editor and proprietor OF the lndeN-
Appeal newspaper. in body, TO tehoer
their congratulations TO him for the stand
he had taken for Justice and right to all
men. irrespective OF color.
The Peoples party OF Sussex county
held convention on Saturday last at
the county courthouse and nominated
Mr.. J. II. owen. or WaVerly, TOT clerk OF
the county court.
II was learned to-day from gentleman
who arrived here this morning from Sus-
sex that the forest fires which have been
burning for several days. and which have
not vet been extingushed. are doing an
incalculable amount Of damage In that
county Mr.. Edward Rogers, whose saw
mill is at Loco. in Sussex had several
out-houses burned on Saturday together
with over one thousand feet Of lumber.
The fires are burning over some very
valuable timber lands.
Miss Mary Simpson, organist at ~.
Paul's Episcopal church, was presented
on Sunday with handsome prayer-book,
,lo4v- ~ 40 ah a
testimonial OF their high regard and
esteem.
A very interesting revival is In progress
nj the Market-street Methodist Episcopal
church. conducted by the pastor Rev.
H. NJ Hope.
A most enjoyable german was given
last night at Church Road. Dinwiddie
county. by Mr.. A. +. Richardson in honor
of his twenty-frst birthday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
FIRES IN HALIFAX.
Property Destroyed in Several Places.
Easter Services.

CLOVER DEPOT, VA, April Especial.
For two weeks we have had quite a dry
spell. Saturday was a windy day. ard
fire escaped from the farmers around
this section, causing extensive forest
fires. destroying fences. cord wood. and
occasionally a barn. / noticed Saturday
and Sunday five fires in different direc-
tons. The only serious loss l have heard
of was by Mr.. John Sims, on Staunton
river. He lost several miles of fences. a
large quantity of cord wood and his wood
land was damaged. II was with great
difficulty that he saved his saw-mill and
barns from burning. The rain Monday
came In good time TO stop these fires, and
was beneficial TO the plant-beds and
growing crops of wheat and oats.
The Easter service at st. Lukes Epis-
copal church was well attended Sunday
evening. The church was crowded The
Sunday school presented their mite boxes
10 the rector, displaying a beautiful ban
ner and singing an Easter carol selected
by Mrs. John Garrett. This Offering was
in response to the bishops letter to the
children of the Southern diocese of Vir-
ginia. The mite-boxes contained $22.52.
The rector delivered a beautiful ad-
dress TO the children, as he presented the
medals TO the two who were most sue
cessful I'm collecting money for the do
cesar mission. Miss Maude Heidelberg
received the golden medal. and Miss Mary
Bradshaw the silver medal.
Property Burned In Middlesex.
SALUDA, VA. April 4.-Speclal-Th
very dry weather and high winds are
making fires frequent and easy hereabout.
On Saturday. near Forest chapel, a party
went out and fred some brush, from
which sparks were irresistibly carried 10
the dwelling Of Mr. II. T. Warrington.
which, with other buildings and property.
was soon in ashes. buckingham" farm
house, belonging to Mr.. William Fears.
shared the same fate from a similar
cause. From Pine Top we learn that
Mr.. Harvey Topping had like misfor-
tune the same day. and that the timber
&c. on Wilton estate is still on fire. No
insurance is reported.
Charles Conway Joe Dudley and a
small boy GALL colored), who left the Rap
pahannock Saturday morning TO sail
around into the Pianketank. 1t is stated,
had their boat capsized, and rumor says
that none Of the party have since been
heard from.
Farmers are making good Roadway
with their work. but business is dull.
Destructive Fires in GrsenvilIe.
PLEASANT SHADE. VA. April A.
Special.-Forest fires have been raging
since Saturday noon, destroying miles of
fences. numbers of buildings. railroad
ties. cord wood and standing timber
The loss is immense, and in some situa-
lions there is nothing left TO the farmer
except his unprotected fields OF wheat and
oats.
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For number Of years have been
subject 10 violent attacks OF inhamma-
tory rheumatism which generally Iasted
about two months. On the first OF this
month l was attacked in the knee and
suffered severly for two days. when /
procured a bottle Of Chamberlain Pain
Balm and II relieved me almost Instant
ly. /, therefore. most cheerfuily recon-
mend II TO those who are similarly af-
hicted everywher.-R. ID. Whitley, Mar
tindale. y. c.. February. 1888. SIR. Whit
and his disease was very widely known
as he suffered such severe pain.-W. M
Houston & Co. merchants, Martinsdale
n. C; so cent bottles for sale by owens
q Minor Drug Company, 1907 east Main
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Circuit Court Cases.

SANDY HOOK, VA. April Especial
Yesterday was the first day of the
spring term Of the Circuit Court for
Goochand county. About II A. NJ. His
Honor. Judge Daniel a. Grimsley, opened
the session. There were no jury cases
tried, the time being taken up in chan
Gerry case, &c. The followinsg non-resi-
dent lawyers were present-viz.: Messrs.
Thomasson. Anderson. jackson Guy and
J. Samuel Parrish of Richmond; Colonel
William b. Petit, of Palmyra, and J. j.
A. Powell, of Wytheville
The case Of Captain ]. d. Hobson, Of
Towards Neck. against the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad was set for to-day.
Colonel B. o. James and Messrs. Petit
& Leake for the plaintiff; Thomas S.
Martin. Of Scottsvlle and Henry Taylor.
Of Richmond. for the defendants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-05
High License In Chasc City.

CHASE CITY, VA, April Especial
The Chase City council last night, in
compliance with the expressed wish of
the majority Of the people. fixed the
bar-room license at $500. While our peo-
pie are not high license people but Pro-
hibitionists. they wish to take advantage
of all means for suppressng the liquor
traffic. They are Prohibitionists, Local
Optionists or for high license. as occa-
sion may require. Recent developments,
showing the evils of the traffic as we
never saw them before. have made people
who were before whisky men. or So
called neutral. come out for Prohibition
measures
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court and of the ether occupants or the
cbamber 10 an unusual degree. He adj
dressed himself mainly to maintaining
the position that the proceedings In the
Federal court were in effect n proceeding
against the state of South Carolina. and
that this was prohibited by the Eleventh
amendment to the Constitution. Mr..
tucker reviewed the history Of the case.
illustrated the principles of law involved
by quotations from the decisions oil the
s,inreme and State courts. and closed with
an earnest and impressive appeal for
recognition Of the right Of the State TO
determine for herself and in her own
tribunals whether or not certain taxes
gre lust and equitable or not, and for
protection against the exercise Of power
TO compel her to come into Federal
court and submit to a hearing, or TO have
the case decided without her having been
heard.
Mr.. Tucker was greeted at the close Of
the argument by a large number Of South
Carolinians, who had assembled to hear
him.