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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-10-14

Can be found at oHice,.on Pike treet, or Of
residence ON Second street, when services afe
required.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

comings. the contribution you owe to the
accomplishment Of good government VIII
not be fully made unless you teach the
people by prcccpt and by example that
they will find their welfare and their
safety mi enforcing upon their public
servants the observance Of the mandates
Of Christianity and morality. Nppiause).
There ought TO be inspiration I'm the
thought that our country's destiny IS IN
our own hands. as It ought immensely 20
dignity our Americanism when we know
and feel that those who teach and those
who govern. and those I'm every walk OF
citizenship have share in our preserva-
ton as a Christian people. and in the
guaranty which II affords Of a grand
national destiny" applause.
The visitors were then presented by
name 20 the President by Dr. Bartlett.
and 20 Mrs Cleveland by Colonel j. VI
Wilson. superintendent Of buildings and
grounds. who was IN dress uniform. They
then strollcd through the parlors and
conservatory and afterwards took their
departure.
This evening a general meeting in behalf
Of the Sunday school work Of the church
was held
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
TAccIyArIoy FEcoMMENDED.
The Powhatan Railroad Bond Case TO be
Appcaled-An Assignment.

PETERSBURG. VA, May Especial.
The Petersburg medical faculty Will seuS
a communication to the city council at
its next meeting TO bee held on the
LIST of June. recommending a general vac
ciuation throughout the city The last
general vaccination was twelve years
ago.
The net receipts from the game Of
baseball played yesterday afternoon be-
tween the Petersburg Club and the Cotil-
ION team for the benefit of the Home
for the Sick were about $50.
Commonwealth Attorney Flanagan,
of Powhatan county, was I'm the city to-
day to procure transcript of the record
TO the Powhatan railroad bond suit, late
ly decided Boy Judge Hancock I'm the cir
cult court here. This is with view OF
appealing the case and Of reversing the
decree of judge Hancock. which was adj
verse 90 the county. The transcript con-
taius over lsS.00J words, and is the most
yoIllminous case that has been written
up for many years I'm this city. The
Transcript was written by Mr.. Robert
Gillian the clerk OF Che court OF Peters
burg The case originated in PoWhatdn
county. and Mr.. Flanagan claims that
the decree Will bee reversed ON question
az jurisdiction, ass the record was not
properly certified from Chesterfield coun-
tv. where the case was pending prior to
the removal here. There are many ques-
lions involved i'm the litigation of general
interest. and of especial Importance 10
the t4x-uavers Of POwhatan county.
Mrssrs. H. r. Morrison d Co., owners
of the Petersburg Iron Works, have
'made a deed of trust. Mr.. A. NJ. Bour-
don. of this city is the trustee. The
decd grants with general warranty to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Duckippham News Notes.

NEW STORE. VA, Nay l9.-Special.-
Notwithstanding the cold the crops Of
every kind are looking well, especially
the wheat
Cherries and strawberries are getting
ripe, the young rabbits growing fast. and
the fish are coming up stream. conse-
uuently the pleasures Of the small boy,
who delights i'm eating, hunting and fish
ing. are at their maximum
There was n fish fry at the Curdsville
mill pond last Saturday.
There viii be- q picnic ON very large
scale at the house Of Mr.. Walter Smith.
near Prospect. ON Whtsuntide
The young ladies of the Normal School
of Farmvlle came cut 10 Willis mot
tain on "a picnic excursion ON last Sdtur-
day They We're accompanied by Mr. b..
NJ. Cox and Miss Dinturn, one Of the
teachers.
Miss Ethelyn Jones. one Of the students
of the Normal School. spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends at Shepgards.
Mrs S. G. ChappeIl is quite sick at her
home. Woodawu. near this place.
Rev James Fitzgerald, who for many
years was the pastor of New store and
Naysyille Presbyterian churches, is lying
I'M 40 his home near the latter place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Telegraphic Brevities.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. May l9-The
shock Of an earthquake lasting several
seconds was felt here at 1904 A. NJ.
yesterday.
NONkERS. y. Y. May lS.-The estab-
hshment Of the Yonkers Hat Manufactu--
ing Company was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss
is estimated at 100000. About coo hands
are thrown out of employment.
AUGUSTA, GA. May l9.-At a meeting
OF Confederate survivors of Richmond
county Today, a committee Of three was
appointed 10 meet the Davis funeral train
az Atlanta and proceed 20 Richmond 10
participate in the reinterment.
CINCINNATI. May blast night the
Brotherhood OF Trhnmen on the queen
and Crescent line telegraphed 10 their
chief, S. +. Wilkinson, al Galesburg. H..
10 come here al chce. that they had a
series OF grievances against Superiaten-
dent Murphy Of the Chattanooga di-
vision. and that they had failed 20 get
satisfactory hearing from him or hts
superiors II is feared a strike will oc-
cur ,ir matters are not adjusted. in
which case the whole line from here 10
New Orleans will be involved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
"TRICKED" or "COYJUREDp
An Interesting Case Before the Hanove
Court-Politics and the Crops.

HANOVER COURTHOUSE. May 10
Specialize county court has been in
session to-day. There was little business
OF Importance transacted I'm court. a
case. however. was continued until the
next term, which emphasizes the fact
that the average Afro-American still in
herits. 10 an alarming degree. the habits
Of the Congo and furnishes an object
lesson to the negroDhilists and social
equality praters Of the North \ negro,
William Shackleford. living near Ashland,
was H. Under the intelligent treatment
OF "A white physician he soon so FAR re-
covered as 10 be able 70 leave his bed
Notwithstanding his rapid recovery an
old negro. Albert Samuel. and his "ite
soon succeeded I'm persuading Shachetord
that he had been "tricked" or "cOnjured
The victim readily submitted TO the treat
ment Of these trick doctors. and after "A
few doses Of poisonous roots and herbs
he was dead. An autopsy was held, and
the doctors found unmistakable signs or
poisoning. a bottle Of the fatal decocton
has been taken 70 Richmond for analysis
Beyond a few such trivial occurrences
as a fight between preacher and
constable. there was little % interest out
side the court except politics. The con-
test I'm this county Is a quiet one there
being little opposition 10 the old officers.
I'm the adjoining counties Of Caroline
and King William a hot contest is being
waged for the county clerIships. Friends
Of the rival candidates I'm each county
We're presenting the claims Of their favo-
rites here to-day I'm King William the
Republicans have nominated Burnley
Taylor: the Democrats MacGarrett Col
onc Johnston. Republican incumbent.
charges fraud against the convention
which nominated Taylor. and declares
himself n candidate.
I'm Caroline there have been no nOmina-
lions. one Of the candidates, Hon. W. J.
Anderson. is an old Democratic war
horse. and has done valiant service for
his party and his friends. The other, MIR.
T.. r. Coghil. has proven his capacity In
several minor offices. and also claims 10
be a Democrat. In the opinion of many
this claim is vitlated by the fact that ne
has several times figured as an indepcn-
dent candidate against the party nominee.
and is soliciting the aid of Republicans
Tn M least one district of the county he
has been placed upon the regular Repub-
lican ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

betting In the 217. mixed class. the sec
ond choice. Charlie c.. defeated the favor
ite Sadie VI. summary:
First race. 2.g7 class. purse $jo0-Tony
clark /. ]. I: Nellie Gray g. g. 2: Gen.
Turner 4. ?. 3. Preston 9. 1. 4; Hattie II.
?. S. 5; Lady Hamilton s. 6. 6; Shower-ss
Z 7. Z: Harry W. 6, 9, 8; Edgewood
3. s. Q. Time. 2:22 IA, 2.22 IL DO.
Second race. 2:2j class. pacing, purse
SJ00-Hadley. Jr., 3. J. J, /; Free Tracer
. ? 4. Emily Hall ?. 4. 3. .; Cedar
Snae 3 g. 4 Q. Alden G. 4. 3, dis. Time,
2.2f IL 2.2i IA. 2.23 II. 2:2S IL.
Third race. 2I7 class, trotting and
pacing purse $50O-Charlie c. drotter)
a2I71. /: sadie w. drotter) 1, /, 2, 2 a.;
David Copperheld paceD 2. 3, 3. a.. a.;
Linkwood Maid drotter) 4, T. 4, 3. 81; No
dine (paccr 3. 3. 8. dis. Time, 2l1 L.
21g Ii 2I7 IA. 2.2l - 2.2).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Cable BreYitieS.

BORDEAUX. May19.-The extensive wine
vaults of Eschenauer's have been destroy
ed by fire The loss is computed at two
million francs
HULL. My 19-The conference be
tween committee of the striking Hun
lockers and that of the employers was
futile, and the strike, therefore, con-
tinues.
BERLIN. May ia railway acct
dent resulting in a large number OF ia
talities, is reported from umenau. Sake
Weimar. The boile~ Of a locomotive ex-
ploded killing five persons instantly and
inJurng number Of others SO seriously
that eight are in dying condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

HEATHsVILLE. VA, May Special.
The farmers here are about ready 10
ship peas and strawberries 20 the Balti-
more market
Mrs Sue Dawson. the wife Of one Of
our prosperous farmers. died a few days
ago and was buried at Smithland church.
Mrs. James NJ Booth, our county sur
veyor. is kept busy surveying oyster
planting grounds for applicants.
Rev Or. Hatcher. OF Richmond. will
spend ten days al Kirkland Grove camp
meeting. which begins the 18th day Of
August. and il is probably that DR. Nc
Laurin. Of Detroit, Mich, will also at
tend this meeting. He is a preacher OF
remarkable ability and power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

HAYNES. Died. on the morning OF
the 18Th. at the residence OF her son-in-
law. IA. O. Adams. go north Twentieth
street. Mrs. ELIZABETH IL. HAYNES,
eighty-nine years old.
Funeral THIS AFTERNOON al T..
NJ from Seventh-street Christian church.
Friends OF the family and those OF her son.
n. u. Hargroye, requested TO attend.
No flowers.
STUFF. Entered iato rest, ~ his resi-
deace, IN Gordonsvlle, at s0o y. NJ,
May II, 1898. GEORGE S. STUFF. an old
resident OF this city, In tho seventy -nrst
year OF his age.
Services ccrductsd by Rev. J. r. Ellis,
Of Gordonsyills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
PROPERTY Transfers.

Richmond.-George w. Couch TO Ed
mund Waddnl, HIP feet ON Poplar
street, northeast corner Rockets, $500.
Ann Mckinley TO NJ. L. Gary, g inches on
west side Eighteenth street, near Clay,
$3.50.
Mary A. V. Powers trustee 20 G. J..
Portewig, 50 feet on east side Twenty
eighth street between O and Il, $l.loO.
Henrico.-Michae Kelly to Elizabeth
Phelan. SO feet on south side y street
between Thirty-second and Thrty-third.
and 100 feet on same between same,
$500
Laura w PERKINS, trustee 10 same. 80
feet on north side NJ street, between
Thirty-hrst and Thirty-second $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

LONDON. May 19.-While Nr. Gladstone
was travelling from London 20 Chester
yesterday a heavy missile was thrown az
his compartment as the train approached
Wilsaidon
The missile struck the window OF the
next compartment. which was occupied by
the dean Of Chester. II smashed the
glass and struck the cushion a few inches
from the Deans head. No arrests have
been made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Southern League Games.
4 Small Fire in Winston.

WINSTON. y. G.. May l9.-Special-
Fire early this mornig destroyed the old
wilson Hotel property. on the corner OF
Liberty ana Third streets. owned by r.
ID. Johnston, merchant tailor The
building was occupied by the proprietor
beside a colored undertaken. a printing
oitce run by h. d. Hagler (coloreO. one
lawyer and a physician doth colored)
The losses are estimated az 5000 and
the insurance IS $500. The FIRE originated
In the printing office. The editor and
business manager OF the paper were held
on suspicion OF setting fire 10 the building
dence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

after a lingering Illness. For the past
twenty years Nr Frazier has been in
the United States postal service. lie
leaves wife and two children.
The large barn and stable belonging
10 Mr.. b. r. Wright, near Penola, In
Caroline county, were destroyed by fire
last night About two hundred barrels
of corn and a large lot Of tobacco were
also consumed The loss Is about $1,000
with no Insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Fredericksburg News Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May 10
Special-Mr. William Bryant OF Stafford
county. fell from a wagon load1d with
railroad ties yesterday and brok his leg.
The young gentlemen OF the city gave
n very delightful german az the Dancing
Academy last night In honor OF a number
OF young ladies who are visiting friends
here.
Mr.. Edward Frazier. of Stafford county.
brother OF Mrs. Mary 4. O'Bannon. Of
this city, died to-day IN Washington,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
SECURED BIG DAMAGE.
Mrs. Ragland. OF Richmond. Gains anA
Against woodward & Lothrop.
A telegram from Washington las

A telegram rom washington last ulSht
10 The Times says:
In the district court to-day Mrs Fanny
Ragland. of Richmond Va. secured
verdict for $4,000 damages against the
dry goods firm of Woodward & Lothrop.
Of this city.
About two years ago Mrs. Ragland was
charged with stealing a silver napkin
ring while shopping i'm the defendants
store and was temporarily detained ON
suspicion and searched. The trial has
been sensational and attracted much att
tnntiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Joseph Faulkner Arrested.

DANVILLE. VA. May 10 Special
on a warrant issued in Mecklenburg
county Joseph Faulkner. a young white
man, who was married only a few days
ago. was arrested here to-day Il is
charged that Faulkner stole a watch from
W. II. Mann. an employe of the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad, while Mann
was asleep. The watch was recovered at
a pawn shop I'm Clarksvillo. Faulkner was
taken 10 Boydton for trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Owens & Minor. the drnerlsts dosiro no

owens & Minor the druggists. desire US
TO publish the following testimony as
they handle the remedy and believe it to
be reliable.
l bought 80 cent bottle OF Chamber
lains's Pain Balm and applied II TO NV
limbs. which have been afflicted with
rheumatism al intervals for one year.
AT the time | bought the Pain Balm I
was unable 10 walk. | can truthfully
say that Pain Balm has completely cured
me.-R. II. Farr, Hollywood. Kan. Mr..
A. y. Cox. the leading druggist at Holy
wood, vouches for the truth OF the above
statement.-Owens & Minor Drug Com
pany, 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

HuLsVILLE. Va. May 19.-special.-
The ladies OF the Presbyterian church, at
this place, gave am entertainment Monday
nieht 1t was well attended, and was
repeated Tuesday.
The weather is very cold for this season.
The thermometers have registered as low
as - during the week.
Work ON the telephone line from this
place 10 Baker mines will be commenced
ar am early dly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE. VA,
May -Special-The county elections
are drawing near, and there is some cam
vassing going on. A meeting was held
near this place on the night Of the 18th.
and another at M0seley Junction on the
18th. by the Republicans, and several
more appointments made for other pre-
cincts by the same party. The Demo-
Gratis are not SO active in this canvass,
but are in good spirits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
REBEccA CLEMENTS FoCND.
She il In a Stupor, and is Believed TO
Have Taken Poison-Other News.

ROANOKE. VA. May Especial
Rabecca. daughter of r. /. Clements. OF
Amherst. was found here to-day ia the
person Of a domestic I'm clearinghouse.
She disappeared from her home several
weeks ago. and since the police of Lynch
burg and Richmond have been on the
lookout for her She vows She viii die
FIN preference 20 returning with her father
who is here for her. She was afterwards
removed by her father and the police 20
the residence Of her aunt. Mrs. Critzer, at
CRYSTAL Spring. She is I'm "a supor and
fl is believed she has taken poison.
The creditors Of W. j. and l.. Blair
builders. who not long since conveyed
their property 10 n trustee, have brought
suit against various banking and loan
companies for an excess OF interest
charged 20 Blair Brothers. the amount Of
the suits aggregatng $2l 0lo.
Dirt will be broken tomorrow for a
new power-hoGse. lo)vl25 feet, for the
Roanoke Electric Light and Power Com
pany. from which the electric street rail-
way and street lighting systems will be
Ouerated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
For Nerynn, Dlsen.es
rsr H0RsFoRD's AcD PHospHAT

III T|H7F |HU , H'I| 7 I"7TTIN =.
Or. r. @. Kelly. Al lerton, w. r.. says:
OF have prescribed 10 in a large number
of cases of restlassnass at night. and
nervous diseases generally, and also in
cases Of Indigestion caused by lack Of
sufficient gastric juice Of the stomach.
with marked success, and consider It
one Of the best remedies known 10 the
professional world"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

HE spring meet
ing Of the Phill-
delphia Driving
Park Association
was concluded to-
day with three
good races. The
2.27 class, trot-
ting. and 22
pacing elias ies
were won by the
favorites In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
GrncrnI Arm.irnne. VIII.

PITTSFIELD MASS. May l9.-The Will
Of the late O.. eral $. O.. Armstrong, of
the Hampton tNaJ Institute. was filed in
the probate court here to-day.
The will beque1ths % his daughter
Margaret. one-sixth of the real and per-
sonal estate bequeathed TO him by his
daughter. The balance is left 90 hi-
daughters Louise Hopkins Armstrong
and Edith Hull Armstrong and his wife,
the latter 20 have oue-half. and the daueh-
ters 20 share the other half between them.
The win bars the date of September 3.
lSl2 and names Daniel r.. Williams, of
StOckbrilge. as executor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
,. NJ. L. COMmENCEMENr.
General Law VIII >peak-Genoral Shipp
Accepts an Invitation.


LEXINGTON, VA. May l9.-SDecial.-
Arrangements for an unusually interest
ing commencement are rapidly taking
definite shape at the Virginia Military In
stltute. The corps. disappointed I'm their
Chicago trip, win have two weeks in
Camp. which means unlimited gayety
General j.. NJ Law of South Carolina.
a distinguished commander i'm the Army
Of Northern Virginia wrote to-day his
acceptance Of am invitation 90 address
the corps of cadets on graduation day.
June 10Th. General Law is as distinguish
ca as an orator as a soldier
1 learned to-day at the Institute that
General Scott Shipp superintendent OF
the Institute had accepted an invitation
10 act as aide on the staff OF General John
II. Gordon. chief marshal on the occasion
Of the ceremonies incident 10 the rein
torment Of the remains of President Davis
I'm Richmond. While the Generals duties
az this time are very pressing. he Will
doubtless be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
A Reward OTrred.

Governor Mckinney has requested the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth, Judge
W. H. Flournoy, TO offer reward Of
500 for the arrest, delivery and convic-
tiOn of Calvin Fleming and Kenon Flem-
ing. charged with murder i'm Wise county
This offer is TO be valid for one year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20

LONDON. May 19.-The Prince OF Wales
has communicated TO Mr.. Gladstone by
letter his regret that Mr.. Gladstone was
subjected 10 the unmannerly demonstra-
tons al the reception I'm the Imperial In
sutute on Wednesday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
IIcnn OF smnII-pnr.

We are agents for Or. Woods Vaccine
Stables at oak Park. Illinois. VIII send
by mail 90 any postofiice Ivory Fonts OF
the very best virus ON receipt OF 30 cents
each. POLK MILLER q co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
Fre,b and KeIiable Vaccine Virus.

both I'm ivory points 0or one person.
and quilts 0or two or three person)
constantly received by
OWENS q MINOR DRUG CO.
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Elizabeth Haynes died yesterday
mor1ing at the residence of her son-in-law,
SIR. Henry O. Adams, on north Twentieth
street.
She was probably the oldest resident Of
the city being eighty-niue years OF age.
She was the mother OF eX-Alderman
Nathan ID. Harsrove Mrs. Sarah Pierce
and Mrs Henry Adams. She leaves a
number OF grandfather and great-gr8nd-
children Her funeral will take place az
Seventh-street Christian church this even
ing az 4 o'clock
Mr. Thomas j. WaymacN died Thursday
I'm Augusta. Ga His remains viii reach
Richmond az Z o'clock this morning The
funeral VIII be- no Meade-Alemorial church.
Manchester, and the interment I'm Maury
cemetery.
Mr.. George S. Stutz died az HIS resi-
dence. I'm Gordonsville. May llth, aged
seventy-one years. lie was az one time
a resident OF Richmond.
His remains arrived In Richmond AZ
o'clock Yesterday. and were Inferred In
Hollywood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-20
81, ONLY 81.

20 Norfolk or Newport News by steamer
Ariel. Saturday night, May 10Th, 10 o'clock.
See advertisement