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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
NORTH STATE NEWS.
Crisp Tar Heel Happenings from h.rokee
to Currituck.

10
There is not q single prisoner In wilkes
boro county jail
II is said Hon. f. NJ. Simmons Will not
apply for the Eastern collectorship' and
that he has Endorsed Mr. Granger.
Birds and rabbits are plentiful at
Dersta. Friday Mr.. John HOWE carried
to Charlotte a wagon-load OF rappits-
ninety-three in all-whieh he sold at four
for a quarter.
The North State Dental Association
WAS formed in Greensboro last week. Its
object is TO establish dental offices in all
the larger towns in the State. which Will
be run on the cooperative plan, ana
advertised like any other business.
Mr.. Joseph e. Hunter. who has lived for
many years al the foot of Linville noun
tain. rear Morganton. and whose house
has been time out Of mind pleasant
stopping place for the tourist bound for
Linville Falls died recently OF pneumonia,
aged seventy years.
The truck farmers of Goldsboro are
getting mighty uneasy over this long con-
tinued spell of weather; and in the face
of the prediction of yet another snow,
they are almost disconsolate. II is now
high time that the ground was being
gotten ready for planting.
News is learned of the death of Mr..
John Dawkins, of Rockingham. which
occurred last week. 1t seems that Mr..
Dawkins was on his way home. and bein6
under the influence Of whisky decided TO
stop on the roadside, where he was found
the next morning frozen 10 death.
on Sunday Bishop Dudley, of Kentucky
ordained TO the priesthood the first col
ored man ever ordained 10 that sacred
office in that State. The colored priest IL
the Rev. William NJ. Jackson, the son of
free negroes, OF Hillsboro. n. C. He will
DC in charge of the colored Episcopal
mission at Henderson. Ky.
The last movement by the Third party
ties OF Roesvlle is recognized in the
shape of petition gotten up for the pur-
pose Of asking the Legislature TO repeal
the local option law of this place. which
now prohibits the sale of spirituous IL
quors within two miles OF the Baptist
and Methodist churches of this place.
The solicitor OF q mountain district
Of North Carolina, few years back,
was j. w. Gudger. On one occasion five
colored men OF unusual blackness of tint
were on trial. When the case was called
the judge, noticing the group, inquired:
What have you now, Mr.. Solicitor"
Instantly came the reply: "A flush OF
spades, your honor"
The horse and mule trade of Goldsboro
is now at its height. and seems to be
even of greater volume than in any pre-
vious year. which would have tendency
TO indicate that the farmers have not all
Joined the Third party and gone dead
broke" The farmers OF this section are
as vigorous as the triumphant Democracy,
which is the bulwark of their liberties.
w. ID. Lovett writes from Vannoy. N.
c.. that a shooting ARRAY occurred near
Joshua Shepherds the "a OF January.
Jim Osborn shot Levi Shepherd on his
own premises. About thirty large shot
took effect In his left side. and the wounds
are likely TO prove fatal. The shooting
was unprovoked. Osborn Is still at large,
having crossed the county line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
The Situation in Honduras.

Cable advices from Honduras deny the
recent reports of political disturbances in
that republic There are no probabilities
of a revolution. The capital remains at
Comayagua On the lst OF January the
railroad from Puerto Cortez to San Pedro
was transferred TO W. |. Valentine, an
American citizen, and orders have been
placed in New York for additional rolling
stock, etc, to place the road in first class
condition. A large force has been employed
and is now at work building bridges and
improving the road. Active operations
have been begun for the extension Of the
line into the interior toward Santa Bar
bara. Ex-President Luis Bogran has re-
turned from the United States and is with
his family at his plantation in Santa Bar
bara, living quietly and enjoying good
health. There is said to be no fever on the
north coast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Pefershnrg News Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 8.-Sp ecial-
A telegram received here says that Rev
Z. b. Jones, whose critical Illness has
been already mentioned in this cores
pondence, is somewhat improy ed.
Judge Ingram, of Manchester, was In
the city to-day dlsposing of some court
business for Judge ID. NJ. Bernard, Of
the hust.ugs court OF Petersburg, who Is
confined 10 the house from indisposiuon
An effort is to be made TO open he ice
blockade in James river from Richmond
TO City Point on Monday.
Sydney Myer Rosenstock, a son of Mr.
A Roserstock, of this city, was con-
firmed at the Jewish synagogue this morn
ing. The synagogue is now without a
rabbi. and the confirmation services were
conducted by Mr.. Jacob Peyser
DR.. ]. s. Apperson, business executive
commissioner Of the board of managers
OF the Worlds Fair. was In the city to-
day interviewing the tobacco dealers ami
manufacturers with a view of getting
them TO send exhibits Of the Virginia
crop Of the Golden Leaf" TO the Worlds
Fair. DR.. Apperson told me that Parm-
VILE South Boston and MaItinsville
would send exhibits OF tobacco 10 the
Fair. Or. Apperson left tonight for
Southwest Virginia to look after the
mineral exhibits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
WINsToN'S TOBACCO MARKET.
Mr.. Rhyme Meets "a Tragic Death Near
Lcxington-Other News.

WINSTON, n. c., Jan. 2s.-Special.-
The changes I'm the weather this week
have brought about active loose tobacco
sales on the Winston market again, and
with open weather from now on the
sales will be large for several weeks TO
come a good deal of shipped stock
was sold early in the week, and later the
wagon trade became large. The reports
from various inland markets this week
show that business is again shaping itself.
and that the sales for the week have
been fairly large.
In quality the receipts for the week
showed some very good working stock,
and a good deal Of that tobacco Is OF
little value. Some extra good filters were
sold. and are eagerly taken Wrappers
are scarce, however Some good lots
were sold at what may be considered
high prices.
The buyers were out in full force, and
seemed eager for all the stock they could
get. Prices for the week ruled high on all
grades. and the bidding was spirited all
working stock. from the common nller
up. going at outside prices. one farmer
sold over 500 pounds at an average of
Il cents per pound.
In manufacturing circles the week has
brought a spirit OF encouragement, the
better weather having much to do. no
doubt. with the feeling OF confidence
Orders are now coming in quite freely,
and statesmen report good prospects in
the South. During the week the ship
ments have aggregated over 100000 pounds
At this rate n good many factories will
have TO 20 TO work early. The stamp
collections for the week amounted 10
over $4,000
Particulars Of a sad accident, near
Lexington, Davidson county. reached
here to-day. Captain A. NJ. Rhyme, a
prominent citizen. met with tragic death
by his own gun. He and another gen
tleman had been out hunting, and II was
after they had returned home in buggy
when the sad affair occurred. 1t Is not
known. but the supposition is that Cap
tain Rhyme dropped his gun in the front
Of the buggy. and in reaching to pick
IL up in some way struck the trigger
causing It to go off. The entire load en-
tered his right side. below the shoulder,
killing him. It is supposed. instantly.
News OF another sad death was told TO
me to-day Marshall Myers, OF Yadkin
county. was found frozen to death in
lower Wilkes a few days ago. He had
been to the latter county 10 attend the
burial of his father. and his mule re-
turned home without him. When found
a bottle of whisky was lying by his side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
BAPTIZED IN ICE WATER.
Converts Mt Basic City Broke Through
Seventeen Inches Of Frozen Water.

BASIC CITY. VA, Jan. 2s.-ISpecial. J.
Rev. +. i. Waldrop continues his series OF
religious meetings IN the big Bowman build
ing here and the congregations are the
largest ever known in this town. He is lust
capturing this place for Christ by his able
presentation of the gospel OF Christ. There
have been thirty-one converts. The bap-
tizine was done in South river. and there
were fourteen Of the converts baptized IN "a
pond with seventeen inches of ice at the
time. The banks of the river and the bridge
across the river was just crowded with peo-
pie. Minister and candidates stood the ice
cold water well. After the converts were
baptized large shawls and blankets were
thrown around them and they were taken
to Mr.. Henry G. Herring's near by, where
there was good fire and friends to warmly
clad them. The meeting will continue
here all of next week.
Mr.. William A. Bowles. of the Hotel
Brandon, has decided not TO go to Florida.
as he cannot take his wife with HIM, owing
to her illness.
Mr.. Charles j, Gallaher. OF Waynesboro
was married here on the Goth Instant to Miss
Salhe b. Martin, of Basic City by the Rev.
T. l.. Waldrop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
fredericksburg.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jan. ~
The high spirits OF our fun-lovlng young
people have fallen I'm proportion as tne
thermometer has risen, ana IL ID WIN
great reluctance that they nave pei &c
abandoned the pleasure Of skating, sieigh-
ing and tobogganing Society Is now on
the alert for anything Of interest that
NAV occur before the Lenten season
An interesting marriage tsoon TO be) Is
NJ present the principal subject OF thought
and comment the groom-elect being one
OF Richmond's most popular citizens ana
his fiancee type of the fair demoiseies
of our own 10 yed Fredericksburg, when
not even Richmond can excel In point OF
female loveliness.
rev John T. Gray, formerly OF st.
Anne's Episcopal church. Annapolis, Md
but who recently accepted the rectorship
of Trinity church, of this city. was mar
ried in Annapolis on Tuesday morning 10
Miss Frances Southgate. daughter OF
Rev. DR.. w. S. Southgate OF Annapolis
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Paret, of Maryland. The brides sister
Miss Anita Southgate was maid OF honor
the best man being Mr. Frederick Gray
OF Washington, ID. c., the grooms protner'
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray reached Frederlchs-
burg at +. M. Tuesday. On arriving at
the rectory they found that their larder
ladies of the church, and tempting
supper awaited them on the table
MIR. John w. Allison and Miss Lizzie
NJ. Thacker. Of this city, were married
on last Monday evening by Rev. Or. l.
S. Dunaway at the parsonage
Bishop Phillips Brooks, OF Massa-
chusetts. who died several days ago In
Boston. is said TO have preached MS nrst
sermon in st. Georges Episcopal church,
of this city.
The ladies' auxiliary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association sent out the
following announcement: I'VE Deestrict
School will meet at the playhouse,
Cross Roads, Caroline and Commerce
streets. at 8 Of the clock on we evening
Of we third day of We second month. A.
w. Hawks master. assisted by we young
men and maidens of this township"
Policeman John II. LeOville. who was
seriously i'll for several days, has entirely
recovered, and is now on duty.
Miss Parker Hernden gave on Monday
night a delightful grabouch party in honor
of her two friends, Miss Welsh, OF Orange
county, and Miss Resale Scott of War
renton, daughter of Attorney-General X.
Taylor Scott. Miss Scott leaves to-day
for her home much to the regret Of her
many admirers here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
The lee Blockade and the Oysters.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Jan. 2S.-Spe-
rial.--A gentleman who lives on York
river was in town this morning, and says
that the ice Is rapidly breaking up In
the river. but that oystermen cannot
yet get at the oysters. as they are afraid
OF damage TO their boats from the great
mass OF floating ice. Although the
weather is warm there is as yet no sign
OF break up Of the fee I'm our creeks and
ponds. which are still frozen hard from
shore TO shore.
Since the celebration here by the
Vets OF General Lees birthday and
the delivery OF the beautiful address by
Rev. Mr. Davis, our Methodist minister,
that gentleman has had numerous calls
for the loan OF the manuscript OF the
address by those who were not so fortu-
nate as TO be present.
AS the session of Congress draws TO a
close our people are very anxious about
the fate OF the college bill" now before
that body.
The supply depot OF our relief commit
tee has been closed. at least temporarily.
From this commissary supplies TO our
needy poor were issued on several days
this week, and some ninety persons, white
and colored. were furnished with the
necessaries Of life. and from another
agency a large quantity OF wood was
issued.
Miss Odelle Richardson. daughter OF
Judge ID. c. Richardson. OF Richmond.
is here visiting Miss Louise Henly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Montgomery Notes,

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. Jan. 2s.-Mr.
Shelton. living near this place. died last
week, aged ninetv-two years.
Mr.. Charles II. Dunklee. ST.. a most
worthy and esteemed citizen of this place,
died yesterday evening at his residence.
aged eighty-two years, having celebrated
his eighty second birthday on the 18th Of
this month. He was the Oldest man in the
place, and for years has been al honored
and useful citizen. He was buried this
evening with Masonic honors. being NOM
Der of high standing in this order.
A great deal OF sickness is reported from
different sections of the county.
MIR. w. II. Jewel. our popular photogrs-
pher, WAS married on the 25th instant TO
Miss Cora Winston. of Snowville, Pulaski
county.
A man named Lawrence PAYNE was prob
ably fatally injured to-day at the Kingston
Iron Mines. lie was at work in the mines
when large piece of ore fell on his head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Here's a ParIor Curiosity.

There is no end to the pretty household
ornaments which can be made in these
days from the oommonest materials. Old
bones aud tufts OF hair fragments OF
broken glass and crockery, straw, card pa
per- bits of seasoned wood, almost any
thing in fact, can be worked into delicate
mantel ornaments, and the making Of
them is in itself an education for the young
ladies.
The latest thing in that line is parIor
matchbox made of an eggshell and II
chicken leg. The first act is to pull up the
tendons till the claws are fattened ont, IL
familiar amusement with every farmers
boy. Then tho tendons are fastened up
firmly ut the top of the leg with fine wire
which may be of silver if one is so extrava
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29

ator from New Jersey. He is man Of
great ability In addition he is fair mind
ed-in fact ! have rarely seen a man who
was more open minded and unprecedented.
Such qualities do not always accompany
force and strength. He has, however, all
Of these traits. He is forceful and ingen-
ious, leader in fact, but at the same time
he is fair and deliberate, and can see both
sides Of question. He can make a good
speech, too, and with all these qualities
know he will not only make a good sen
ator, but a senator OF whom New Jersey
will be proud. rejoice mt his success. He
was one of the most earnest and strongest
friends Mr. Cleveland had at Chicago, and
found him q most important ally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29

SENATOR FROM NEW JERSEY.
Career of the Newsrk Man Who Goes t.
the 'iNfiIIionaire Club"


the 'iMillionaire Club"
The next United States senator from New
Jersey will be James Smith, Jr., who was
born at Newark in 1851. lie received
good school and college education, and aft
er he was graduated his father gave him
place in his big New York dry goods house
The young man, however, did not like the
business, and established himself as l
leather dealer in Newark. Ten years ago
he entered politics as a Democrat. and has
held several municipal Offices, besides being
a prominent figure at conventions Of his
party.
Mr.. Smith is wealthy and has fine
mansion In Newark His wife is tall and
handsome. They have had nine children,
OF whom five are living The new senator
Is rather stout in build, and his face is
clean shaven. lie is great friend Of Will
liam c. whitney, and the latter recently
said regarding the legislatures choice:
am much pleased with the selection OF
Mr.. Smith as the next United States SEN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29

and Miss Harriet Lilly is announced
Also the marriage Of Mr.. Frank Me-
bane and Miss Lily c. Morehead, OF
Leaksville, N. G.
The annual meeting OF the Piedmont
Railroad Company and the Danville and
Western Railroad Company. was heid
here to-day. A. d. Andrews was elected
president Of both. The Southern direc-
tors are as follows: Piedmont Road. -.
pace w. L. Sutherlin, +. X. Burton, e.
II. Miller, J. /. Pritchett and j. Nj. Neal
The Danvine and Western-J ID. BAR
J. G.. Penn, c. II. Conrad. J. Il. Rang
ley, ID. IL. Spencer and II. c. Lester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Died Under the Knife.

ROANOKE VA, Jan. &.-Special-Th
remains of Mrs. Marion Picken. relict
of A. Piclsen. the pioneer jeweler of this
city, will arrive at a. NJ tomorrow
from Baltimore. where she died from the
effects of a surgical operation performed
in Johns Hopkins hospital.
Jerry Morton (colored) and Lloyd Sales
convicted of felony. and sentenced to
two and eight years, respectively, in the
penitentary, are under consideration in
the hastings court upon a motion for a
new trial. They are notorious thieves
and will, 1t is believed. have to serve
out this sentence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
ChiIrs financial Condition.

The estimated revenue Of Chill for the
year is SO, $50, OC0, of which nitrate duties
are expected to yield So, AGO. COO; import du-
ties, s7,5O0,OO0; state railways, $5,250,0O
and sundries 81 10000. The revenue in
currency is sos, 930, 600 and the expenditure
is sj6. $4,000 Chilli has paper circulation
of s5l 600 600, to be shortly converted. The
foreign loans represent an aggregate OF
ef0 ano Q.a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29

gantly inclined. and the wire is then twisted
80 rs to form sort OF cup shape Take
then an egg. cut off n small section at ono
end, pour out the contents and cleanse the
she'll thoroughly. This Is fastened in the
cup shaped holder made by the wire. Then
cover the chicken leg and claw with bronze
paint, gid the eggshell at will. and the
thing is done
Ordinarily it will stand on the claw, but
II the latter should prove too flexible it may
be stiffened by twisting fine wire in and out
among the toes till the desired frmncss is
secured. Filled with matches 1t makes an
oddity which Is at once beautiful and use
fnl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
The Patrol Wagon.

The new patrol system Is working ad-
mirably. The police officers are charmed
with it. and no wonder for il saves them a
great deal of work and time. not TO speak of
the convenience of tho system.
There were five calls for the patrol on
Friday and one yesterday. The system
proved complete success in every in
stance. and the police officers are enthusi-
astic over the effectiveness of the system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Some Expensiye Buttons.

Buttons are regarded by the average
housewife as among the least expensive OF
the various little accessories Of human ap-
parel and yet the buttons Of the wedding
dress of New York millionaire's daughter.
recently married. were made Of jewels and
cost 800 each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
TorcLlights In China.

When Chinese boys have a torchlight
procession they carry fish skins for Ian
terms The skins are dried and beautifully
painted. Inside Of them there is placed
candle or a small Of lamp. These lanterns
are pxettier than ours. kansas City Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29

at Grace caJne
dral, in Topeka,
Kan, the other
day, is a native OF
Ohio, having been
born at Gambler,
Nov. 2, 1852. He
was educated ct
Kenyon college,
graduating in 1874
and afterward
studying for the
ministry under the
direction of Bish-
op Jaggar, OF
southern Ohio.
Bishop Broo k e
was ordained a
deacon November,
tc-- otC;ncinpati
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
BISHOP OF oKLAHOKA

The First Episcopal Divine Consscra'eo
West Of the Mississippi.
Rev. Francis Key Brooke, who was con-
secrated missionary bishop Of Oklahoma
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
True Love Is Immortal.

He was old and grim and grizzled and gray,
With whiskers that looked like forkful Of hay,
And he lived In poor style for man of his
means,
While his costume ran mostly to flannel and
jeans.
His neighbors made a sort of butt and joke
OF him
Called him Lazy old Bill" whenever they spoke
of him;
And yet 10 his wife-and who dares call her
dllyi
He was mover aught other than darling" or
"Willis."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
Railroad Omcors Elected.

Railroad Omcors Elected.
DANvILLE, VA. Jan. Especial. The
eestAcoping marriage Of Mr.. w. q. Pace
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-05
CITY NEWS.

No reserve, white or cOlorcd
hats, at your own prices, at the
l25tf MOKE MILLINERY Co.
-Untrimmed hats in all colors,
white included, one-half their for
mer prices.
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kid gloves, latest shades, and a
magnificent line of handkerchief
Just received.
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Ladies, do you want fine hat
cheap? Go to
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Dolls, kid withsbisque heads 20s
Dolls with hair, 16 inch, l0c
Dolls with hair, "A inch, Csc.
Dolls dressed, II inch, 10e.
Dolls, rubber, at lOe at
l251t PAUL WAGNER's
ALI hats and trimmings bought
of us trimmed free of charge.
II ) tt THE MOKE MILLINERY Co.
"A peep in the future. 1000 for
tune tellers to be given away to
ladies only at
II 5,tf THE MOKE MILLINERY Co.
"A meeting of the Hoard of di-
rectors of the Y. M. c. A. will be
held one week from this afternoon
at 8 o'clock
Every lady interested IN her
future will please call on us and
secure one of our fortune tellers
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II If THE MOKE MILLINERY Co.
-THEO. ARTzT has removed to
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orders for music at III Soledad ST.,
opp. Court House. II ) If
Dolls. Dolls! Ladies, do not
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and learn the prices.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-05
At st. Mary's Church.

A large congregation attended
st. Mary's church last evening to
hear Rev. Father Guillard, o. NJ. I.
This evening at I 80 o'clock a con-
troversy will take place between
two fathers of the church. A spe-
cial musical program has been az
ranged for the occasion and a
large audience is expected. Friday
is the feast of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, Patroncss of the church Of
the United States, hOiyday in
obligation. Services will be h ED
the same as on Sundays 30 a. M,
lOa. m. and 30 p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-05
A Rich Display.

One Of the most beautiful as well
as rich displays on Commerce
street, is to be seen in the large
show window of l.. p. Peck & Co.,
consisting in part of some charm
ing sofas, settees, rugs and other
ornaments. Almost all day long,
people can be seen standing in
front of this window, favorably
complimenting the display.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-05
YOUR CHRISTINA sPREsENTs.

If you want to make nice
Christmas present in the furniture
line it will be to your benefit to
call on the old reliable furniture.
dealer, r. Becker, at Nos. 115 and
III West Commerce street. His
prices are down at the bottom, and
the stock is complete in every de-
partment. You can get genuine
bargains at this house. l246t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-05
Santa Clause Window.

That merchant prince, l.. Wolf
son, has his show windows at his
mammoth store, on Main plaza,
prettily decorated with Christmas
goods, and Santa Claus novelties.
This store will be crowded, and
clerks will be kept busy for the
next twenty days.