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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
THE OPENING EXERCISES.
Failed to Break the Record.

Mr.. f. A. McDuffee. the Champion
twenty -five-mile road-bicycle rider OF the
world, endeavored to break the five-miie
road record OF the world of IL minutes
and 80 seconds Monday afternoon. He
failed in his effort, however. covering the
distance in a stiff head wind in 10 min
utes and q seconds. The run was made
on the Brook road. Mr. McDuffee was
paced by G. Z. Johnson for the first half.
J. q. I.auer paced for the next mile and
a half. J. Il. Temple for similar dis
lance. and G. W. Wallace to the finish.
The timekeepers were Messrs. Lawrence
Cobb. John Moore. and A. X. Schaap.
Mr.. McDuffee will make another effort to
lower this record In a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
A Mula St,ncEesI

A mule attached to a dump-cart being
used In hauling earth from the founda
ton Of the Williams building. corner OF
Ninth and Cary streets. was shocked by
electricity yesterday afternoon and knock
ed dswn. One of the electric wires had
fallen across one Of the guy wires to a
derrick. This guy wire was fastened to
the curbstone. Lying next to the stone
was AN iron pipe. which ran under the
ground. The mule in passing had to go
over this ground and received the shock
The animal was not hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
,,t..s for tho Church of Holy Trinity.

The picture OF the church OF the Holy
Trinity (Moore-Memoriah, made by 'he
architect OF the structure, mas peeh re-
ceived here, and It gives a splendid idea
OF what the edifce will look ike wneh
completed. Mr.. Stewart Barney. of New
York. is the architect, and his plans In
clude n handsome stone arch, forming the
entrance to a portecochere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
Rcnairinp Eirhfl Street.

Mr.. Clay. the contractor for repairing
Eighth street, has commenced work
ing lie will sink several shafts through
which to fill the excavation made for the
tunnel. and when this Is done the street
proper will be put in order. The contrac-
tor has his machinery in place, and with
good weather will push ahead rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
Hill and His Unicyclc.

a novel entertainment chat will be in
terestng to others than bicycle cnthLsi-
asts) will take place at the Academy to-
night. Mr.. H. II. Hill, who Is making
bid for name. fame, and singulariy,
by riding around the world on ina
chine that we read about. but very rarely
see, a unicycle will give an exhibition
OF his skill as 'cyclist this evening.
Mr.. Hill starts on his tour from New
York April 10Th. and will be accompanied
by his manager, Mr.. Eugene Peliic., on
a safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
I,r. Nevtou's Successor.

The vestry Of the Monumental church
are still looking about for desirable
minister to succeed Bishop-Elect Newton
as their rector. Rev. John \. Meteor
mick. OF Suffolk. who had been rendered
the call, on Saturday decided that he
could not accept it. Several other names
are being considered by the vestry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
THE EXPOSITION NEXT FALL.
No Entrance Fee viii Re Charged Bicy-
Gle Raccs-Other Features.


Gle Raccs-Other Features.
The outlook for n splendid exposition
next October BECOMES more and more
encouraging. and those connected with
the big undertaking are so thoroughly in
terested that even the very inclement
weather Of yesterday did not keep the
members OF the Executive and Citizens
Auxiliary Committees from attending the
quarterly meeting, which was held IN
.he Office Of the society IN the Chamber
Of Commerce building.
President Henry W. Wood presided,
and Secretary William G.. owens was at
us desk. The following others mem
bcrs were present: w. q. Atwood. J. B.
Watkins. W. II. Grant. W. F. Wickham,
Frank Guy, John Murphy Willis Hob
son. Everett Waddey, G. W. Hardwcke.
Thomas Christian, Jr., II. L. Lorraine,
and II. S. Stone.
HAVE SPECIAL RATES.
Mr.. Wood stated that the guarantee
of 5000 had been subscribed and that
the railroads had agreed to put special
tickets on sale during the Exposition Of
one first-class fare for the round trip, and
also give reduced rates for matter sent
for exhibition.
The subject Of charging an entry fee
was discussed, but IL was the unanimous
voice of the committee that no charge
whatever should he made. and that every
thing for exhibition should be given free
entry. The intention of the committee
was to encourage the people to make eX-
hibits. and 1t was predicted that the
show this fall will be one of the largest
ever held in the State.
The idea OF having a creamery in ope-
ration during the. exposition was dis
cussed and approved. and Mr. w. Il.
Grant was appointed a committee to ar
range for the exhibit. 1t is proposed TO
show the entire operation of making but
ter. etc.
At the suggestion of the president the
ACCESSIBILITY OF holding a series OF bicycle
races was considered, and on motion the
Amusement Committee was authorized
10 arrange races TO be held during the
first week Of the Exposition. Three hun
dred dollars was appropriated 10 be OF
fered in purses.
THE OPENING EXERCISES.
On motion of Colonel Murphy the fol-
lowing committee was appointed TO ar
range for exercises for the first day OF
the Exposition: Colonel w. +. Wickham,
It. L. Campbell, Everett Waddey, H. L..
Lorraine, E. s. Rose. and Thomas Chris
tian. on motion the president was added
10 the committee.
Mr.. Waddey stated that he thought II
would be good idea for the entire mill
tary OF the State TO be invited to be
present some time during the Exposition.
The matter was referred to the special
committee appointed 10 arrange Ior eNer-
cises for the first day.
A considerable amount of routine busi-
ness was transacted. and the meeting ad-
inurned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
Las, Of professor Boatwrirhrs Lectures.

Professor Boaiwrght delivered the last
OF his series Of lectures on French Lite
nature In the Seventeenth Century" Mon
day night His subject was '"rhe Great
Pulpit Orators" The large and cultured
audience was expecting q treat on this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
PHILADELPHIA, RICH RA
i Nosp. AND NORFOLK SSA&SS
slEAAs.alr COAPANY,

STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Anpointed sailing Gays: Every TUES
DAf and FRIDAY az l 4. AZ. ana every
SUNDAY at 3 A. NJ. -,
Frcisht for Tuesdays snd Fridays
steamers received tlll sailing hoas, TOR
Freight received daily until T.. M.
fare 81 ~.
FOR further Information apply to-
j. w. McCARfttck
W. p. CLYDE &. co,
ny3 CensrAl Agents. philadelphia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
TRAINS NoRTHwARD.
Da'ly' sropprNG PLACES.

Nos. a. ~. 10. oJ w, and sol make no
stops. Nos. 400 and la stop at Belnel1 and
Stnnv Creek on signal. Nos. q. 81, -, ~, ana
- sion on signal at Manchester. Drewry 3,
,Sentrala, and Chester. Nos. 81. 81. and
AZ will stop on signal at all stations
Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping-.'ar on
eli through trains. on Trains Nos. g
and 70 Sieeping-Cars between Richmond
ana Lynchhurg va.
NEW LINE TO ATLANTA. GA.
Leaving Richmond at 800 T. NJ. daily
aud arriving at Weldon at II p L. NJ,
Ind at Atlanta at 400 l.. VI. via 5. 4.
/. Through sleepers-Richmond to At
In addition 70 the above, THE, NEW
YORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL. con-
sisting OF Vestbule PUlman-cars only.
leaves Richmond south-bound 9:39 Il. NJ,
dailv. except Sunday. and leaves Peters
burg north-bound 1859 A.. NJ. daily. ex-
cent Monday. No extra fare charged on
this train. except regular Pullman.
THE ONLY ALL-RAlL LINE TO NOR
FOLK.
Richmond 800 A.M.lNortolk H. AN.
Richmond - 20 PM Norfolk SIS L. NJ.
Norfolk. - 30 A ". Richmond 1919 \. NJ.
Norfolk o. AS h. VI. Richmond 100 T. ~
The trains leaving Richmond al a. NJ.
and Norfolk at I T.. NJ. are solid trains be-
tween these two points. ana passengers
60 through without change or cars. =,
Trains leaving Richmond at a. 81 ;
and 10 r. 81 ana arriving al f Esn'n con-,
;ection az Petersburg TO and from Farm
vile. Iynchburg. and west.
Il VI StILLY. Superintendent
T.. T. q. MYERS. General Snpt
r. NJ. EMERSON. Traffic Manager. tyz
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11

The trustees Of the Assembly Home
and school of Fredericksburg have con-
tracted for the erection of an annex To
the present school building, to cost 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
1894.
1850.
THE MANHATTAN
Company
OF NEW YORK.
INCORPORATED 1901
Assets, - TI3,2"O,ooS
Surplus, y I,I3o,oS4

n, The Pofyy q 4f "a 9Pf DoG2qHSr
FEiTABLE. PAYABLE At SiGHT'
CONTAINS NO SUICIDE Or Or lNTEM-
PERANCE CLAUSE; GRANTS ALSO
RESiDENCE. AND Is FREE FROM
ALL PERSONALITIES.
There are eight reasons for insurinS
In the Manhattan:
First because is is an old company.
Second. because it is a CLEAN COM
Third, because it is a progressive COM
pany r,r
Fifth. because it is pre-eminently
policy holders company.
sixth, because. the policy Is superior TO
Seventh. because it does not dispute
Eighth, because the Manhattan Life is
n company managed to the profit OF the
pOlicyholders.
81 1893 the company has received IN
premiums from its poicy-holders Al,So--
4G5 In the forty-three years II mas paid
TO its policy holders $50, 60iO19. and II holds
assets Of $l3, 2SG.J0S-a total of $40, 81
which exceeds the premiums received by
s5.03i52l. What other business can match
this?
lions Of money-yet for the entire expense
Of doing such a business not one dollar
Of PREMIUM MONEY HAS BEEN
TOUCHED: all expenses paid from IN
TEREST-ENERY DOLLAR ACCOUNT
ED FOR-anG over $5.DlDV'D added TO the
total amount received-ONER TWELVE
PER CENT. NET GAIN.
You can have no more valuable asset
than a policy in the Manhattan Life.
This popular old company issues all
tn improved forms of policies; including
$50 limited payment credit policy, which
Is acknowledged by all 10 be- the PER
FICTION Of life insurance
In conclusion, II you love your VIE
and children: If there is a mortgage on
your home, or II you want TO provide Tor
Yourself in old age. secure policy IN
Tho Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Of New York.
S. BLANCHARD, Agent,
ap6s1.1Si5,17 No. lll2 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
n : = : Eahck:EssiaTnRH
rHTtff%sru

sCHEDCLL ~ EJECT NOV. h.. ....
LEAVE KlCnMOND, BlHD-SlEa.,t
STATION.
500 A. 81. Daiiy--kt,hmond ana NoT.ok
VESTlBCLE LlMI4AD-Ac-
rive NoilOtH ~ a. al.
stops OnlJ a. Fricta9- &.
Naserl5, ami sur...
ond class tllNets l't l.. r.
ell Tor passage Dn f..- o. ID.
900 A. II. Daily THE ChlC $3.50 EA-
PRESS" for Ltr.a' 8.
Roanoke. Bia,a..-. . .--ls.
tas, kes-1A 4, ''.4 ."N.'. go
Chicago. Pullman hltr.
SlseIgr Roam fI t...i.i o
without t,-.-r. ... f.f
RalforI Bristol D..
Chattanooga. ana i.a.r...
diatc points. Pullman eyer
s:s) P. NJ Daily % Nor,,'l s.~..s. nd
inlermet.ats. stations Aruss
u:50 p. II. DAILY for Roau9t.. HllHrt
Pulaski. ana Bristol. co..
meets At Roanoke o.
with Washlngton ard 'i''-
t.nooEl Limited. ~ .n
sleepcrs Roanoke O. Aei.-
ph.s and New orleans l.a-
lng-car attached A.s) ~
Ei4eteld AMI lUrAf tn' =
also flr Rocky Mount a
az stations Winston -oa. q
PULLMAN PNLNCE SLEEPER De-.
tween RICHMOND and IfNtNBf no
ready for occupancy AT 3 =. a.; also Pub.
man sleeper Petersburg 20 kuau1Ar,
Trains arrive Richmond from Lva'h.
bur burg :, ana the Nest ds.E SD
1850 A. II. and Nestibuiod Limited go ~.
r. W COURTNEY.
District w P"i IS. S., f l,fs
General passenger Agsnt,
Gsnsrai ONCE. Roanoke. Va nSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND {:

lbs L. NJ. From Atlanta and Augusta.
S:tj \. NJ. From Amelia Courthouse.
4.55 Il. NJ ARRIVING at ManchestcrD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11

LNA ~ SNDAt 49, isAtsA%
At 6 O'Clock A. ~. a.~.4.sst SISseS sl.5
uour before SAILING time.
Steamers leave ~" lotA from ti-f
WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY az J..
NJ, arriving IN hlchmOh1 9AON DAl AL
FRIDAY MORNlNHo.
passenger accommodations unsurpassed
Cabin fare 10 New YORK Nncludlus
meals and beVtM VIA James -flbeg
route .......s. .s.....ss...s..sssssr. -.rs , -
Iound-trIp tickets, limited 70 thirty
days after date or issue .......... II ~
Steerage fare, with subsistence .... W
Steerase fare, without subsistence. ~
Cabin fare via Chesapeake ana
ONO railway and Richmond and
Petersburg railroad tickets limit
ed 10 four days. .s-................. ."
Round-trip tickets Omitted % thirV
Tickets can be obtained az RichmonI
Transfer Company ;, 9oi east Main street
Chesapeake and ohio and Richmond anc
Petersburg dcpOtS. and AZ the COMPANY
office, 1901 Main street and wharf. Rosa.
Freight forwarded and through bills II
ladlng issued .or points beyond Ne"
Freight received daily until r. n
DAYS TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS, aud SATURDAYS by. the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway via New
port Sews) az T. ~, and by tie Rich.
mond and Petersburg Railway Company
(same days) at ? A. NJ, VIII make connrr-
ton at Norfolk with steamer leaving
GEO. w. ALLEN & co. Agents
No. 1901 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA,

" .oO 4. III. SOUTHERN EMPRESS. Ga!ly
Tor DanNllle, GrcehsD0to,
Winston Saicm. Connects at
Danyllle with the Washington
and Southwestern NeStlbuled
Limited, carrying sleepers TO
Asneyille ana Hot springs,
Columbia, Augusta, savannah,
jacksonville, and Tampa, At
lauta. Birmingham, Memphis,
SnrcNepOrt new orleans, ana
Memphis Connections made
at Memphis and New Orleans
for all points IN Texas anu
California.
Sleepers Richmond, Va, 10
Danville and Greensboro.
f2:!0 2. NJ. FAST NAIL, daily, for Allan
Ia, Augusta. and points South.
Connects at Moseley with
Farmvilie and PoWhatan rail-
road: at KcySyile Tor Clarks-
vile. oxford. Henderson. and
Durham, and at Greensboro
for Durham. Raleigh, and
Winston Salem. Carries Sleep
ers Danville to. Columbia, Au-
gusta. Savannah, jacksonville,
and Atlanta. Parlor-Car At
lanta 70 Birmingham.
600 Z. II. LOCAL. daily. except Sunday.
for Amelia Courthouse and IA
termediate points.
E.50 A. NJ. Daily. except Sunday. carry
ing passenger coach 70 Amelia
Courthouse. Stops at all sta
The herald., 1894-06-23
VOLUME XII.

In Los Angeles County.
Number. Name and Description. Amount.
39937 Louis Finck, in Electric Rail-
way Homestead association,
lot 10, block 24..........,... 70
In Howes tract, lot 80, block
The herald., 1894-06-23

Number. Name and Description. Amount
Lot 10, block 179 ........$ 81
3S095 John NJ Ferletter In Redondo
Beach, lot 80, block 20e, for
personal property tax and
for polI tar 81
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Pomona City.

1887 Alfredo A Alvarado, in Alva-
RADIO tract, IS acres of land
bounded north by Susan L
Mills and Murchison avenue,
east and south by Nesbit,
Phelan, Tonner county road
and Packard's orange Grove
tract, west by Mills and
Packard's Orange Grove
tract. ........ ..............
81 acres OF land bound north
by Tonner, east by Mills and
Adams, south by Packard's
orange Grove tract, west by
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Los Angeles County.

10 acres of land bounded
north by Tonner, east by
self, west by Packard's Or
ange Grove tract, west by
Phillips
The herald., 1894-06-23

s7966 Mrs NJ Day, in Fort Hill tract,
lot 4, block II, being mort
gage interest created by
mortgage recorded in hook
302, page l5D, of mortgages,
Los Angeles county records.
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Pomona Oity.

1927 Mrs Susan D warren, in Loop
q Mes>rve tract, Is acres Of
land, being the north y Of
the west IS $1,000 acres of
lot IS and for personal prop
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Santa Monica City.

Being interest created by
mortgage recorded in book
2S6, page 3l6, of mortgages,
Los Angeles county records.
3S1S4 Mrs Anita Collins and d Col
Inns. in South Santa Monica,
lot Il, block 8, and for per-
sonal property tax and for
poll tax. ........
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Los Angeles County.

3-SjJ Horace D Everest, in Temple
e Gibson tract, 20 acres OF
land, being north 20 acres Of
southwest Il of lot X being
interest created by mort
gage, recorded in book 1923,
page 80, OF mortgages, Los
Angeles county records.
1876 Mary II Lyons, in Yorba and
Paige tract. lot 8, b ock l, for
personal property tax........
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Los Angeles Oily.

S79O3 Annie F Morrison, in Pioneer
Building Lot association, lot
%, lock 3, being interest
created by mortgage, record
ed in book 1856, page 20j, OF
mortgages, Los Angeles
county records. ..............
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Pasadena City.

Ss1o7 henry ] Hosmer, in Bixby
tract subdivision, lot 5, re-
plat lot 8, block ], San Pas
quail tract, being in
terest created by mortgage
recorded in book 1926, page
so of mortgages, Los An
geles county records 80.
6S1e6 Mary Splitter, in Millard's re-
subdivision OF lots 10, 16
and II of Millard's subdivis-
ion, division B, San Gabriel
Orange Grove association,
lot IA, and for personal pro p
erty tax OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The herald., 1894-06-23
Number.
Amount.
Name and Description

Number. Name and Description. Amount
ed north by county road and
Chavez. east by Mesmer and
Machado, south by Machado,
west by Machado. ............ 3 90 y
39766 Edwin Brown, $50 acres OF
land. being northwest u
of section IS, township
north range 3west, beinga
mortgage interest created by
mortgage, recorded in book
2a6, page 100, mortgages
Of Los Angeles county ....... 90
In Pomona CITY.
3s1is Dewitt Crank, in Lambles
subdivision of block 55. Po-
mona, lot q, block B, for poll
ssso1 Edgar, in Pomona, lot 8.
block %. for poll tax......... 80
In Los Angeles County.
35970 Andrew Squire, In rancho
Santa Gertrudes, 10 acres OF
land, being southwest 4 OF
northeast Il of southwest
section 10, township 3 south,
range IL west, for poll tax. 80
3S979 Henry Redheld, in rancho
Santa Gertrudes. IL acres Of
land, bounded north by Nor
rison, east by New river.
south by Morrison, west by
Van Buren, & Smart. for poll
392I2 Charles Norton, so acres of
land. being southeast OF
section ~, township north,
range IL west for poll tax. SO
$1,000 7 Monroe Passions, in Paso de
Bartolo, 80 acres of land,
bounded north by William
& Moss, east and south bye
Passions, west by county
road for poll tax. ............. 90
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Los Angeles County.


S7987 T c Naramore, in Victor
Heights tract, lot l13........
In Ord's survey, west Is feet
of south 81 feet of north Is
feet OF lot 3, block 49,. ...
In Victor Heights tract, lot
lo9 .....................
Lot Observation-Disclosures.
The herald., 1894-06-23

In Los Angeles CITY.

1880 VIM Kessler, in Pomona, east
rs feet OF lot z, block 80, and
for personal property tax. -.
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Santa Monica City.

97954 FIG Ryan, in Lucas tract, 8
acres, being south y of north
u OF OF 20. ...................
In Vawter's subdivision of
Lucas tract, lot II, being in
terest created by mortg ge,
recorded in book 3O6, page
Al, OF mo tgages, Los Ange-
les county.
The herald., 1894-06-23

579o1 Mrs Della McGregory, In Elec-
trio Homestead association,
lot 81, block 19........
In Ivanhoe, lot 8, block H..
In Los Angeles City.
In Beaudry tract, north so
feet of east $50 feet Of lot l,
block ......:. ... .........
In Pioneer Building Lot as
ISOLATION, lot %, block 81.
In Los Angeles County,
In Lewis subdivision Villa,
lot Is, American Colony
tract, lot II, block 1.........
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Pomona Oily
In Monrovia City.

1927 John H Mills, in Thomas &
Monroe's addition to Monro-
via, lot 2, block /, for per-
sonal property tax .......
3S234 Los Angeles Savings Bank, in
Monrovia, lot 5. block o,
being interest created by
mortgage recorded in book
800, page So, Of mortgages,
Los Angeles county records.
3S242 George Hall, in Banana adj
dition to Monrovia tract, 3
acres of land, being lot F, for
personal property tax.
The herald., 1894-06-23
In Los Angeles County,
In Redondo Beach City.

Ssos7 Jetty L Harris, in Redondo
Beach lot 81, block l79, for
personal property tax .......
88088 Union Mutual Building and
Loan association, in Redondo
Beach, lot 81, block 179, be-
ing interest created by mort
gage recorded IN block a45,
page PSI, Of mortgages, Los
angeles county records sac.
Bo0S0 Stillman Thomas. in Redondo
The herald., 1894-06-23

ce~i'7ue' or a-st zero of w.. ~
The herald., 1894-06-23

1892 W sparr, in Peck's subdivi-
sion of block SO, north "a OF
lot IL, being inter st created
by mortgage, recorded in
book 348, page 232, of mort
cages, Los Angeles county
records. Observation-Disclosures.
1896 Thomas Mackler, in San Pedro,
south 10 feet of lot 4, block
50 for personal property tax
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
A School Principal Dismissed.

Douglas, Ga, March 23-At an indic-
nation meeting held last night at the
court house with DR.. NJ. NJ. Han in The
chair, the trustees and patrons of the
Douglas high school. after hearing testi-
monE dismissed the principal. Prof W
d. Autumn. The professor was not pres
emit al the mcc.iug. He had only been
teaching six weeks and had built up a
good school, despite the fact that ugly ru-
mors as TO his morality followed him
Cot George R. Briggs, talented Christ
ian gentleman, was rendered the school
and will accept
W. A. H. Davis. of Ward x Davis. is
having erected neat cottage on Ward
street.
Our farmers are taking ADVANTAGE of
the last few days duc weather ana are
about through painting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
THE HIcKs-NICHoLs CASE.
Arthur Hicks Sentenced to Ten Years
in State Prison.


Starke, Fla, March % Arthur Hicks.
who was yesterday convicted on the
charge Of shooting Miss May Nichols. Of
Hampton, because she rejected him last
August, was sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary, and W f. Watts was sen
fenced 10 three years In the penitentiary
for forgery.
some sympathy is manifested for W.
T. Watts, as he had noCCunsel. and there
being room for doubt as TO his guilt. Ia
his statement he said he had formerly
been travelling commercial man and
knew the firm of f. " AEnew & Co. Of
Ocala, consequently when the S5G-eheck
was offered TO him made by this firm, he
readily purchased il. not thinking there
was anything wrong He did not stop TO
inquire the name of the party from whom
he got II. 1t appears that he did not ne
gotlate the check but left
II with c. NJ Sparkman,
saloon keeper mere for collection.
In the meantime he got - or - worth
OF liquor to be paid for out of the check
left for collection. Watts remained here
two or three days waiting for the money
10 come When the check came back Mr..
Sparkman had Watts arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
TEXANS IN a FURY.
The Anticipating Leagues Tele-
gram Resented at Wharton.

Wharton, Tex, March 23-Tho Anti
Lynching Leagues telegram TO Gov
Hogg, dated from Chicago, has stirred
up great indignation in this and Mata-
gorda counties. The sentiment is that
Chicago cranks have enough to attend TO
with their anarchists, and expressions
are bitter.
The seventeen negroes who murdered
Bouldin, are in jail at MataCOrda, and
the citizens have determined to let the
law take its course. When the assassin
alton occurred Constable Heartt, of this
county, organized posse to capture the
murderers, but a negro constable in Mata-
gorda had already captured the party and
JAILED them. 1t appears that Bouldiu had
whipped a couple of negroes who would
not work. This was the cause of the up
rising. All now is quiet