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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
FIRE IN WILMINGTON.
THREE BUILDINGS COHsIDERABLY
DAMAGED BY THE FLAMES.
Death of Mr.. Pace ut EaIcixh-Resoiu-
tions Adopted by tho Editorial Asso-
citation ut New Bernc.

WILMINGTON, N. c., April "a stuo-
born fire broke out this afternoon In the
building on Water street. formerly occu-
pied by Hall & Pearsall as storage
warehouse. The fire extended to the large
wholesale grocery store of Stevenson q
Taylor.
The building was considerably damaged
and the stock almost ruined by fire. smoke
and water. The stock in Sneed & Com
panys furniture rooms was somewhat
damaged. Losses and insurance not yet
ascertained, but all property is said to be
well covered
Eddie Hail. about twelve years old. who
was viewing the fire from a shed, fell 10
the ground. striking his head against
curbstone, and received possibly fatal In
juries.
Total loss by fire this afternoon amounts
TO $4,000, fully covered by insurance. Sew
cral firemen and spectators received pain
full injuries while working in the thick
smoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
NORTH STATE NEWS.
Crisp Tar Heel Happenings from Cherokee
to Currituck.

The Hotel Carolina, at Durham, VIII
soon be completed.
The stenographers OF Wilmington nre to
form an association.
Not a single bale of cotton was sold on
the Charlotte market Monday
The fight over the municipal election In
Greensboro is getting warm.
A large part of the fruit and Vegetables
of Forsyth are reported killed by frost,
A destructive cyclone visited Wrishts-
vile. near Wilmington. Thursday night.
The Blue Ridge mountains were COW
cred with snow above Mount Airy Mon
day, the oath instant.
An old lady of eighty years resides In
Cabarrus county who has never seen
town or a train of cars.
]. W. Morgan. of Brunswick county.
committed suicide Thursday by taking
laudanum. Family troubles.
A tree was struck By lightning in Sails
bury. and Mrs. John a. Ramsey, who
was standing in about 300 feet Of 1t, was
shocked
Burlington will hold an election on the
9Th of June to issue $4,000 subscription to
the Burlington and Southwestern rail-
road.
An exchange says that 100 boxes OF
green peas were shipped by steamer from
New Berne to New York last Friday.
They were worth four dollars per box
there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
MIR. COLE WITHDRA us.
He n no Longer Candidate for the
Deputy Collcctorship-Other News.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, April H.
Special.-Mr. e. d. Cole, OF this place.
came out in a card to-day withdrawing
from the contest for deputy collector for
this district Mr.. Cole was Endorsed by
nearly all the leading Democrats of this
section, besides having the Endorsement
Of Senators Daniel and Hunton and Con-
gresham f.. u. Meredith, Of the Eighth
district. This action of Mr.. Cole is much
regretted by his friends here. as his
known business ability would have made
him n valuable officer. Mr.. Cole repre-
sents a large lumber interest here. which
he has recently added TO. requiring the
whole Of his time. This is his reason for
withdrawing from the contest.
Mr.. William Moore exhumed few days
ago. near Parker's. in this county, the
bones of four soldiers. There was nothing
TO designate whether they were Federal
or Confederate soldiers.
A quiet marriage took place to-day at
ST. Mary's chuerch, at II o'clock, Miss
Mary Cobb of Ashland. becoming the
bride of Mr.. Edward Cobb. Jr.. Of Balt-
more. Rev. Father It. j. Wilson ofiiciat
ing. The happy couple left for Baltimore
in the evening. which will be their future
hou1a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
NEGRO POSTMiSTER ON TRIAL.
Sent on to the G and Jury on the Charge
of Burgiary-Othcr News.

WELDON. n. c.. April 27.-Special.--
Justice Z. +. Gary had case of unusual
importance before him yesterday.
Robert j. Mayo. wcll-known colorcd
merchant and also a postmaster at the
little Office Of Hayes, was before the
justice on the very grave charge OF burg
larry, which is a capital offense III this
State. About April I'd some one broke
into the house of an old colored man.
Hardy Hines. who is nearly ninety years
old, and robbed him OF nearly $500, the
savings of a lifetime. Hines saw and
recognized Robert Mayo. but was afraid
to Interfere at the time. He swore pos
itively in the magistrates court here
yesterday that Mayo robbed him. Said
1t was bright moonlight night, and
that he saw him plainly. The prisoners
counsel, Captain w II. Day and Mr..
S. G. Daniel. worked hard TO break down
the evidence of the State by introducing
number of witnesses. The State. how
ever. was well represented by Messrs.
Il. 7. Clark, w. II. Ellington and
Cramner Harrison. The justice carefully
considered the evidence and sent the ac-
cused on TO the grand jury. The case
not being a bailable one, the prisoner
was committed TO Jail. The grand jury
will meet in about two weeks, and then
the case will be heard.
Mr.. p. L. Phaup and Miss Josie Dean.
Of Richmond. were married here by Rev.
G.. W. Hartman, pastor of the Baptist
church.
The fruit crop in this section will
doubtless be n very good one. Farmers
however, report that the blackberry crop
will be short, and that many Of the grape
vines were killed by the hard winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTENTION.
Proceedings OF the Guliford Body-Other
Greensboro Affairs.

GREENSBORO, n. c.. April H.-Spe-
cial.-Rev. DR.. Reid. the new president
of Greensboro Female College. arrived
here yesterday.
meeting of the stockholders of the
North Carolina Steel and Iron Company
was held here yesterday. The old board
Of directors was reelected, after which
the meeting adjourned to meet again on
June 2Sth, when ii Is thought arrange
ments will be made TO start the furnace
in full blast.
DR.. y. f. Dixon, OF this city, will de-
liver the annual sermon at the COM
mencement exercises at Summerfield
school on May 18th.
The Guilford County SundaySchool
Convention met in the county courthouse
yesterday morning 81 10 O'Clock. Mayor
Mcndenhall delivered the address of well
come, which was responded to by Pro-
fessor a. T. Whitsett. OF Fairview In
stitute. Short talks on Sunday-schOol
work were made by several Of the dele
gates Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President. r. c. Root.
Of Guilford College; VicePresident. a.
T. Whitsett. of Fairview: Secretary and
Treasurer. J. w Causey. of Greensboro.
Lunch was served by the ladies OF the
city to the delegates at the armory at
/ o'clock. Rev. s. S. Stickney addressed
the convention. A large crowd is in at
tendance.
Last night at the home of the brides
parents. near Mount Pleasant church. I'm
this county. Mr.. Robert T. Thomas one
Of our popular young business men, was
married TO Miss Daisy Wooters Rev.
Mr. Lundy performed the ceremony.
Messrs. ]. F. Jordan e. Co, OF this
city. who were appointed by John NJ.
Ester Worlds Fair commissioner, to
get ND an exhibit OF tobacco for the
Worlds Fair. have lust completed the
work. and q was shipped to Chicago
Tuesday. II was a collection of the finest
grades OF tobacco. and will. no doubt,
make p fine show.
Mrs NJ NJ. Albright, az Norwood. y.
c.. is visiting nj the residence Of Mr.. A.
e. Wells, on Smith street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
Candidates for Norfolk County Omces
Namcd-Hardships at Sen.


NORFOLK, VA. April 2I.-Speciai.-
The Democrats OF Norfolk county met
to-day IN convention to nominate candi-
dates for county and circuit clerks. For
county clerk James +. Duke, chairman OF
the Second congressional district COM
mittee and Dr. Henry Shaw ctheri1Se
were put I'm nomination. DR.. EtheTliSe
was nominated. Mr.. Dukes name was
withdrawn r. l.. Bunting was nomi-
mated for circuit clerk, defeating a. NJ.
Niemryer. The candidates are strong
men, and II is believed can be elected.
These positions are now held by Ke2ub-
licans.
The two-masted schooner A. T. Cole
man. Captain Windgate, bound from
Baltimore 10 the Bahamas. light. for
cargo OF fruit. on the sd instant, in
latitude 1896 north. longitude oil west.
encountered heavy northeast gale, and
at 7:45 o'clock the evening Of the same
day she struck some sunken obstruction.
Captain Windgate went down into the
fore peak and found the water "ushing
In. but by stuffing blankets. SC, In the
hole and battening them on the inside.
managed 10 stop the flow enough to allow
the pumps 10 keep the vessel free. The
men worked at the pumps four days and
four nights. He put back TO Norfolk,
arriving here tonight
The thirty-fourth annual session OF
the Supreme Conclave of the order OF
Heptasophs. or the S. w. NJ, in the United
States, will convene In this city Tuesday
next at o'clock A. NJ, and will remain
in session four days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Propprty Transfers.

Richmond-Rafaele Francione TO Chas.
J. Krug. Is "a feet on south side Grace
street between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth. sl.505.
G. y. Goodwin to ]. Augustus Griffin
80 feet on Randolph street, southeast cor
ner Beverly, sG6c.
Henrco-James II. Barton TO J. r. Dur
rett, lot 10 In block "a, Barton Heights,
S7Os.
]. W Blanton and w. W. Lefew TO
Heinrich Boiling. II IL acres three miles
below Richmond. $i25.
David Hamm to James Allumes, 81 10
feet on road leading from Valley street
10 Mechanicsville turnpike. $40.
Robert X. Padgett TO Samuel L. Pad
getr, 100 feet on Clay street, northwest
corner Duncan. subject to deed Of trust
OF SAT-. SS25.
Lorenzo Wagner to John r. Schliebel-
huth. % feet on south side Darlington
street between Rose and Twenty fifth.
SS6s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
AyNIVERSARY or GRANTS BTRTH
Among tho Ex-Confcderatcs Who At.
tended Was General Longstreet.

PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-The sew
enty-second anniversary Of the birth Of
General Grant was observed here this
evening by the Union League. The club
tonight had among its guests General
O.. O. Howard, whose corps held Gene
terry Ridge at Gettysburg. and General
James Longstreet. who commanded the
right wing Of Lees army at the battle
In addition 10 General Longstreet the
Confederacy was represented by General
William Malone OF Virginia, General r.
i. Alexander OF Georgia. and the elo
cuent Breckenridge Of Kentucky. Ex-
Secretary of the Navy George VI. Robe
son and Admiral Daniel Ammen repre-
scented the blue Jackets of the North.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Grant Ban
quet Association. organized to celebrate
the birthday Of General L. s. Grant. gave
its annual dinner this evening at the
Hotel Waldorf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Il DOUBLE WEDDING.
Interesting Ceremony in hesterfleld
County-Much Cord Wood Burned.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 27.-Special.
The first double wedding that has taken
place in Chesterfield county for some
time past was that at Enon church last
evening. Edward NJ. Barksdale, prom
inent young man of this city, who has
many relatives in Richmond, and Miss
Sallie James. a daughter CT Mr.. John
James. of Chesterfield were one of the
couples, and the other Rev. Richard
James and Miss Lille Sale, also of
Chesterfield. Rev. Mr.. James is
brother of Mr.. Barksdale's bride. lie
is well-known member Of the Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Conference and has
charge of a circuit In New Kent county.
Revs. Bagley and Little were the on
ciating ministers. The bridal presents
were useful and handsome. The two
couples are in Petersburg, the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Barksdale, on High
street.
Messrs. William Smith and Simon
Jones, who reside in Rives district.
Prince George county, lost 80 cords of
wood by fire a day or two ago.
Petersburg Lodge. u. +. O. F., have
engaged the Richmond Blues band for
their anniversary celebration on the 4th
of May next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
VIRGINIA NEWS NOTES.
Items Gathered Here and There and
Everywhere Throughout the State.


Everywhere Throughout tho State.
Fayette Jones. a prominent citizen OF
Norfolk, is dead.
Rev. J. " Coombs, an Indiana evange-
list, will commence operations in Dan
vile next Sunday.
Mr. John Perry, one Of Alexandria
old merchants, is dead. He was part
ner of the firm of Smoot q Perry
Alexander N. Starke, Of Norfolk, has
successfully passed the examination for
appointment as assistant surgeon in the
army.
James c.. Harrison, living In the lower
part of Prince George county, lost LOW
cords of cd and $4,000 feet OF lumber
Friday evening by forest fires.
In Prince william county Thursday
night last two barns on the farm OF An
drew Lowe were burned, together with
thirty-five mich cows. The loss is 49,
900.
At the primary election held in War
renton on Saturday Mr.. a. r. Bartenstein
got the Democratic nomination for county
cerkship by a majority of 200 over ms
opponent.
Ten Of the first cars manufactured by
the American Car Company, OF Basic
City, left there Tuesday Tor CnarlOttes-
Vile, where they will be weighed. THESE
are freight cars with all the latest I'M
provements.
There are two Iumors as to the pur-
chase of Chamberlain's Hotel, at Ola
Point. One is that George j. Gould Is
after the property, and the other is that
the Chesapeake and Ohio Company has
made an offer.
It is said that since the death OF General
r. L. r. Beale. Of Westmoreland. there
are only two men living who served in
the Congress of the United States from
Virginia before the war-viz., Judge
Roger A. Pryor, of New York, and Judge
John r. Harris, OF Harrisonburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
BIG CROWD At ELIZ4BETH.
The Bad Track Causes Much Scratching
Results Of the Contests.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE largest
crowd OF the meeting was present at E,liz-
abeth to-day, upwards OF 1900 persons be-
ing crowded into the small grand-stand on
the lawn. Although the rain, which had
prevailed during the morning, had ceased
at race time, il left the track i'm such bad
shape that many of the owners refused
10 start their horses. The scratching
was quite numerous, and the fields con-
sequently were very small. The summa-
ries:
First race. three-fourths Of a mile
CHATTANOOGA first, Blue Blood second,
Shelly futile third. Time 1:20.
Second race. three-fourths Of a mile
Azrael first. Prince Howard second. Ar
MICA third. Time. 1:19.
Third race one half mile-Kentigerna
first. Sun Glimpse second, Pirate Chief
third. Time. 81 "a.
Fourth race. one mile-Blitzen first,
Fidelio second, Terrifer third. Time,
i:4s IA.
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
Madrid first, Roquefort second, Double
Cross third. Time. 1:55 Ia.
Sixth race, fve-eighths of a mlle-Clio
tcolD FIRST Pisa tcolD second. Clysmic
third. Time. 106 ia.
JENNINGS. u. c.. April T.-The fourth
day of the spring meeting of the Wash
ington Jockey Club found the weather
delightful. A heavy track and a fair at
tendance Results:
First race. maidens. three-quarters OF a
m,le-Mullett first Radiator second, Ma
dras third. Time. 1:l9.
Second race. handicap. six furlongs-
Pagan first. Speculation second. Logan
third. Time 1:16 IL.
Third race. Deanwood stakes, one mile
Marshall first. Minnehaha second, Au-
gusta Bell third. Time. l:4S ID
Fourth race. mile and one-sixteenth-
Bess McDuff first Pievmar second. My
Fellow third. Time. 1854 IL
Fifth race. two-years-olds. half n mile
Brocade oily first, Galloping Queen Sec
ond. Miss Richmond third. Time. 81.
MEMPHIS. TENN. April 27.--The races
to-day resulted as follows:
First race. six furlongs, purse-Tee
Mike first. Lord Willowbrook second
Legrande third Time, rs "a.
Second race. four furlongs. for two
year-oids-Fellowday first. Foxhound Sec
ond. Artiefern third. Time 81 1-2
Third race, Cotton stakes, mile and
one-sixteenth. for three year-olds and up
wards-Princs Kinney first. Chimes sec
ond. Ed Bell third. Time, i:52
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Tea Set
frst. Miss Patton second. Little Crete
third. Time. l:S2 "a.
Fifth race. one mile-Red Cap first,
Long Ten second. Primrose third. Time.
1:4s 1-2
GLOUCESTER. N. j.. April 27.-Three
favorites on In the mud An electric
battery was discovered on McGregor In
the last race and removed. Summaries:
first race. maidens. FIVE furlongs--
Tsralto first. Frankie T. second. Bold
Hardy third. Time. 100 l-2.
second race. four and half furlongs-
Artillery first. John McGarrygie second
Lyrist third. Time. 100.
Ihird race. six Observation-Disclosures first
N.hbert second. DIR. Wilcox third. Time
Fourth race, fve furlonrs-Mon.oor
9rst. BelIsartus second. Houston thru
KknG lg1. '" ''''u'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and Other Matters

Major b. F. Eakle. of the White Sui
phur. is at the Exchange Hotel.
DR.. Charles X. Gardner of Huntington
W. Va, formerly of Richmond, is in the
city.
Rev. n. b. Harris and wife, OF Jackson
Vile. Fla, are stopping at the Exchange
Hotel.
Dr. William F. Mercer and bride re-
turned home yesterday from their we'd
ding tour.
The Howitzer Association will meet
this afternoon at Starke & Estes book
store, 9O5 east Main street.
Colonel Arson Swinton, OF the Royal
Artillery, is staying with Mr. John Dun
lop. No. SIS west Franklin street.
Governor Mckinney, on account Of in
disposition, will he unable to attend the
funeral Of his sister in Farmville.
Mr.. a. J. Crane, chief clerk in the
Richmond and Danville claim office at
Washington, was in Richmond yester-
day.
Mrs. ". II. F. Lee. who has been in
disposed since her arrival at Mount Yer
non. was reported as much better yester.
day.
General John 3. Gordon has accepted
the position Of chief marshal of process
sion of the refinement of Mr.. Davis
re Mains
Messrs. Lantz Bros. & Co. nave pre-
scented to the Memorial Bazaar three
boxes Of Master Soap" through Mr.. J.
II. Warren.
Bishop Ra idolph was engaged in visit
ing the churches in the Northern Neck
and vicinity all last week and part Of
this week.
MIR. and Mrs. John W. Talley, Of 115
north Ninth street, left Tuesday 10 at
tend a wedding of a cousin Of Mrs. Tall
ley in ashington.
The revival services continue with in
terest al the Marshall-street Christian
church. There will be preaching tonight
and the rest OF this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Morrow and Mrs.
Willie Webster and daughter, of Lake
City, MINI, are visiting Mr.. J. c. Fowler
and family at East Richmond.
Rev. III lip Williams Fauntleroy, son Of
Judge FauntlerCy, of Richmond. ard a
grandson of the late Philip Williams, OF
Winchester. has Just been ordained in ~.
Louis by Bishop futile
Mr. W. J. Woods, who has been taking
dispositions In the contested election case
Of Williams against Settlers In North
Carolina, will be back in his office State,
Bank building) this morning.
Miss Susie Lee Norman and cousin. of
Danville. Va, who have been here to
attend the marriage Of Mr. Charles Fl.
Norman. Of West Point. and Miss Car
ter Of Fulton. have returned home after
spending a pleasant time.
The city from First street out 10 the
corporate limits is in a remarkably nice
and clean condition. Captain T.. p.
Hulce deserves great credit for this. as
the force under his command is very
limited The captain says he feels the
need Of more men very much. and the
condition of things is nothing TO what 1t
would be II he had the men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Two Weddings in King and Queen.

STEVENSVILLE, VA. April 27.-Spe-
cial.-In Smyrna church on last Wednes-
day. 10 A. NJ. Miss Lula J.. Sutton.
daughter of the late S c. Sutton and
Judge Samuel Howerton, of Roanoke,
were married by the Rev. Mr.. Winter,
pastor of the church. Messrs. w. T. Hen
ley. j. Tribe. T. G. Sutton, Robert Smith
and j. Mills acted as ushers
The church had been eXquisitely de-
corated with beautiful flowers by the
many friends.
The bridal party attended by n few
friends repaired Immediately after the
ceremony TO the residence of the brides
mother, and after partaking of a choice
lunch of meats. jellies and tropical fruits
left on bridal excursion, attended by the
best wishes Of host of friends.
At p. NJ. the sound of the same marri-
age bell announced another marriage,
the Rev. Mr.. Winter again officiating.
This time the contracting parties were
Miss Gay Hosliins. daughter of the late
Richard HOskins, of Essex, and Mr.. Jacob
White, of King William Most of those
who were present in the morning re-
manned, and as the clouds became thinner
there were large accessiOns TO the crowd.
The ushers and twenty-six couples pre-
ceded the bride and groom TO the altar
The bridal party attended by the ushers
and walters and many friends left for
the groOm's residence, where a sumptuOus
supper and q fine band Of music had been
provided. Quite a sensation occurred
when II was ascertained that the groom
had left the license at home. but as there
was ample evidence that a license had
been issued the ceremony was performed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
AUCTION SALES.

WEDNESDAY. April Both. at 4 o'clock
F. NJ, trustees sale granite quarry,
Chesterfield county.
FRIDAY, April 2Sth. a. $50 o'clock p.
NJ, auction sale of brick dwelling 600
north Second street, by Apperson &
Pollard. auctioneers.
MONDAY, May LIST, at $50 o'clock p. NJ,
auction sale of lot of land Twenty
ninth and Leigh streets, by Chewing
& Rose. auctioneers.
MONDAY, May LIST. at o'clock p. NJ.
trustees sale Of tract of land on Broad
street road, in Henrico county. by r. b.
Chaffin * Co.. auctioneers.
MONDAY, May LIST. at 5 =. NJ, auction
sale OF dwelling and store from 7O1
10 III Brook avenue. and also 43S and
40 west Duval, by f. II. Plumacher.
auctiOneer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
NnnvS of the AnYX.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Lieutenant
Commander Charles T. Hutchins has beer
detached from duty In the Bureau OF
Equipment and ordered to command the
Thetis. relieving Commander George G.
Reiter. who is detached, and granted two
months leave.
Ensign c. f. Hughes has been detached
from the Thetis and ordered to the Fish
Commission steamer Albatross.
Lieutenant Charles A. Bradbury, OF the
Navy, and Miss Lucy Chandler Lilly, OF
Washington. were married at high noon
to-day at the Epiphany church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Press Association Officers.

NEW BERNE, n. c.. April 27.-Spe-
cial.-OfIcers for the North Carolina
Press Association were elected here to-
day as follows: Jerome Dowd, Mecklen-
burg Times. president; u. w. whitehead,
North Carolinian, first vice-president;
w. F. Burbank. Winston Sentinel, Sc
cond vce-president; II. A. Deal, Wilkes
boro Chronicle. third vice-president; II.
A. Foote, Warrenton Gazette, orator.
W. w. McDiarmid. Lumberton Robin
sonian, historian; w. c. Irwin, poet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Hastings Court.

The case of George l.. Lescallett was
called in the hustings court yesterday
and on motion of the Commonwealth's
attorney a nolle prosequi was entered.
The supreme court Of appeals last week
reversed the decision OF the hastings
court, and ordered the case back TO the
lower tribunal. The defendant applied
through his counsel to-day at the court
to have the case nolle prosecuted. which
the Commonwealth agreed TO do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
W. II. PACE DEAD.
Resolutions Adopted by tho Editorial As
sociation-Other News.

RALEIGH, n. C., April H-special.-
w. II. Pace. one OF the most prominent
lawyers here died at his home after long
illness. at / o'clock this MOI ming He
married a daughter of Colonel j. NJ. Heck,
of this city who with several young
chilli en- survive him.
Hon. Aft. A. Thompson. president of the
North Carolina L, siness Mems Associa-
tio1, returned to-day from New Berne.
where he made an address before the
Editorial Association. The editors adopted
resolutions piedging hearty support OF and
cooperation with the Business Mems As
ISOLATION.
A bad cutting affair occurred here at a
late hour last night. Henry Keith went
to the house Of his son. with whom he
had Quarreled. and engaged In q fracas.
Young Keith was badly cut. but finally