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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
TuE GREAT CEN Jury WAR BOOK.
An Accurate ana Fascinating Record of
Wars Brayest Deeds

To a majority OF the present genera
ton the origin, progress. and vast sgni-
iicance of the results OF the great civil
war are but vaguely appreciated. While
at certain periods Of each passing year
we have seen an ever-lessening array Of
grzzled and hating men In faded blue
salute the bright flag with cane and
crutch as they pass onward into the val
ley, we have felt that they belonged to
the shadowy realms Of tradition. We
have heard theN- feebler cheers under
The deep-throated roar OF the present. and
while We have thrilled at the tossing OF
dusty SLOUGH hats and have fhrOnged 20
touch the Withered hands, We have not
always grasped the full measure Of their
glory.
1t was only when the great Century
War Book" appeared that those who were
enabled 10 enter the realms Of its his
toric treasure began 10 grasp the tremen-
dous drama with its multitude of details.
For the first time one saw these things
from the ether side.
The sources OF so much anxiety 10 the
great war President. the foreboding which
made towards of the bravest. and the
doubts which assailed the most loyal
were revealed. The inner political work
ings on both sides. the frantic efforts 10
arm and obtain points of vantage for the
impending struggle. the efforts 10 ill the
depleted treasury and maintain the fight
ing status, the causes of success and de-
feat the proper placing of credit for re-
suits, the correction Of false figures and
statements, and a broader view OF the
principles which animated both sides were
given the world.
The most important result OF this pub
lication was the gradual removal Of the
intangible barriers which had hitherto re-
manned between the veterans OF the blue
and the gray, for with a better under
standing Of the conditions under which
the struggle was begun and finished came
a more fraternal feeling between the Sec
lions
Now it is hoped that all sectionalism
may soon, in this country, be a thing or
the past. II IS therefore especially APP
propriate that through this medium should
be inaugurated a further disrlpu
ton OF the great Century War Book
the fruits Of which, as regards a perlect
understanding concerning the facts OF the
great struggle. no man can safely esti-
mate. II popular appreciation as already
expressed is any criterion. the demand
for this new popular edition viii be some
thing unparalleled in the history OF III |
erature in the world.
The edition Will consist OF twenty parts, |
issued weekly. They can be obtained by
bringing or mailing six War Book cou-
pons together with 10 cents In coin, 10
the Times Office. Tenth and Bank streets.
The Lexington Cafe IS now open TO the
public. where all the delicacies Of the
season can be found. rirst-class cooking
and attentive walters. Give us n call
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Deaths from Snake Bites.

Altogether about twenty thousand per-
sons die each year In India from the bites
Of the various snakes ! have mentioned,
and II is no eXaggeratiOn % say that
some sixty Of Queen Nictorias subjects
VINO were alive and well yesterday. are
to-day being burnt or buried out here as
Il sequel 10 these accidents. The same
viii happen tomorrow and the next
day, and at least one death from similar
causes may be expected 10 occur every
half hour between now and the time
that the readers OF McClure's Magazine
perusa what / have written. Mortality Of
this magnitude IS a terrible thing though
the fact must be remembered that It IS
distributed among population four
times as large as that Of the United
States. and thus passes TO d great extent
unnoticed.
The casualties are confined almost en-
tireiy TO the poorer and more ignorant
natives. who habitually 80 about with
bare feet. For, although creatures ike
the hamadTyas and the echis, are oc-
casionally spelling for Ii fight, rs a gem
eral rule a snake is no more anxious TO
be trodden upon than a man IS 70 tread
upon il. The consequence IS tnat peo-
pie who wear boots are hardly ever
bitten This is not 50 much because OF
the protection Of the leather, as on ac-
count Of the noise made by boot upon
the ground, which warns the snake TO
get out of the way. The ordinary native
in bare feet makes hardly any sound
whatever as he walks along, and Is con
sequently very liable 10 surprise snake
in the path. The white man, on the
other hand. in good pair Of crelky
boots. is so safe that it IS most eXcep-
uonal 10 hear OF an accident where he Is
c0ncerned.-From an article on The
Poisonous Snakes Of India by Il. [.
Cotes, in McClure's Magazine for April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
ORANGE, I'O. "ONVICTED.
He was tho Principal sn the Attack Upon
MIR tnp"-- cts1SY

PETERSBURG, VA, April Especial.
The trial OF John Orange, the negro who
was charged with being an accomplice
of Andrew Lee Davenport, another negro,
I'm the shooting. wounding and roobinS of
Mr. Thomas Cam in NottoWay, was
concluded In the County Court last night
about o'clock, when the case was given
TO the jury. After celebrating FOR three
and a half hours the jury came into the
court with their verdict. fixing the prison
ers punishment at eighteen years in the
pententiary.
The prosecution was conducted by Mr..
William Bernard, the attorney for the
Commonwealth, who was assisted by
Judge w. IL. Mann. The accused was
represented by MIR. W. II. Jones. of Pc
tersburs. II turned out. in the trial of
Orange that instead OF Davenport, who
was first tried being the principal to the
crime, that Orange himself was the prin-
cipal. Ii is said t.at Mr.. Cam fully
identified Orange as the party who shot
him
The two prisoners were brought here
this morning and committed TO jail. where
they will be kept until they are taken
10 State prison.
Mr. A. Il. Stewart. OF Dinwiddie, has
purchased the "Aldridge Home" place in
that county, containing forty-four acres.
The price paid for the property was six
hundred dollars.
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Consumntion Of Paper.

II is n curious and rather startling
fact that next to the arucles entering
into food and clothing paper III the most
universally used commodity IN the world.
IL would be an almost Impossible task
TO find in any civilized community. a
person or business concern, that does
not. to a greater or less degree, make
use of paper In some CT its various
forms Some philosopher has said that
the civilization and prosperity OF a coun-
try may be measured by its consump-
ton of paper. IL this is as fair an index
as IT seems upon reflection 10 be reason
able, statistics prove the United States
to have distanced all the other nations
Of the world in the race OF true develon-
ment. Perhaps no line OF business has
had n more remarkable growth in the
United States the past ten years than
the paper-making industry. This is true
in All branches. but especially so in the
line of book and news print papers The
American people are a nation Of readers.
and the rapidly decreasing prices Of books
and newspapers have greatly increased
the consumption OF paper in these two
lines. one or two cents will purchase
a mass Of reading matter. in the form Of
our great dailios, consisting of from eight
to sixteen pages, while twelve 10 twenty
cents will purchase handsomely bound
and attractive books OF standard and
popular authors.
The daily output of news print paper
in the United States is about 200 10 800
tons. Just think of 10 TO 10 car loads
of newspapers mentally devoured each
day in this country. The production Of
news print is larger than any other
grade. That Of book paper is probably
as much as 1909 tons. and Of writing 80
tons each, daily.
IL VIII be interesting here to quote
some OF the figures Of the paper indus
try in the United states, as compiled by
the Paper Trade Journal The gross
daily capacity Of the paper mills Of the
United States in operation during 1923.
for all kinds and grades Of paper, was
estimated at about 10000 tons. or this
amount nearly 900 tons represented news
print and book paper. 100 tons wrap
ping paper, SO tons strawboard. 450 tons
writing paper. and almost 300 tons Of
the various other kinds and grades. The
States which rank first In the procuc-
tion Of paper are New York, Maine, Mas
sachusetts, Wisconsin. Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Illinois, From these seven States
comes nearly three-fourths Of the entire
paper supply Of the country. BY far
the greater part OF this vast output is
consumed in the United States-the great
est paper-using country in the world. In
foreign markets however. American pa
per is gaining firm footing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
stock Exchange Jarg0D.

Change Alley, in London. became the
center Of btock- jobbing operations in
the year 1C9S. during the reign Of William
H. or about one hundred years prior TO
the forming OF an exchange in New
York for dealing in securities. Local
traders have assumed that most of the
terms In use on Change here are OF
American paren.age, but few Of them
are aware that most Of the more impor-
tant antedate by many years the original
assemblage of New York brokers under
the old pear tree, which tradition has
assigned as their first place Of meeting.
While there Is no record that definitely
locates the modern iargon Of stock trad
ing as early as 100, yet there is evidence
of its existence about that time.
In that -T<eresting compendium entitled
"Old and New London attention is call
ed TO extracts from Cibbers play Of
"The Refusal or the Ladies' Philoso-
ply" produced in IT'D one Of the char
acters IN the comedy is a sea director,
Wrarele by name. who says to Whiting,
on the latter's boosting of his gain:
and all this out OF Charge Alley?'
Whiting replies: Every shilling. sir
An out of stocks. puts, bulls, shans,
bears and bubbles" Furthermore, the
expressions "hagsling for an eighth,
making up differences" selling refusals'
occur in the same play. Lame ducks
wadding" was in use abroad as early
as l7i0. and also shorts" 10 denote. as
now, sales for future delivery.
Many other instances might be cited.
I'm almost every case the words and
phrases originally coined retain their
early Specification. All this goes 10 prove
that there is nothing new under the sun
even in that arena Of surprises. the stock
exchange. The Stock Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Office of grand lecturer. for the purpose
OF organizing lodges. visiting old lodges
and instructing the new lodges In the
work OF the order There are n number
OF defunct lodges OF the order In this
state. ard IL is claimed they could be
revived IL this jurisdiction bad such an
officer as a grand lecturer. The present
grand master, Thomas y. Render, whose
record has never been equalled. WILL IL
the Office IS created be nominated for the
Office. Special deputy grand MASTER q.
u. Jones il also mentioned These are
the only names mentioned so far. Grand
Master Render and Special Deputy Grand
Master Jones are both enthusiastic Odd-
Fellows and hard workers.
The manner OF electng grand ofilcers
will be taken up and discussed thorough
ly. a very strong effort will be MADE
10 relegate the election OF grand OIL
GERS TO the subordinate lodges. but this
move will meet with great opposition.
. The grand masters report for the past
year will show the largest increase in
that the order IN this jurls-
dictlon has known since its foundation, In
the year 1891.
The Grand Lodge, !. O. O. f.. OF the
District OF Columbia. viii pay fraternal
visit TO the Grand Lodge, /. o. o. r.. OF
Virginia, on Wednesday evening, April
18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
CINE NEaE LYkCUING HIN.
Jessie Evcrett's Infamous Crime Creates
IndIcnnlion In RrrkleX.

NORFOLK, VA, April Especial
The citizens of Berkeley came very near
lynchnS tonight Jessie Everett, a white
man, about forty years of age, for an
alleged attempted criminal assault on
his six-year-old daughter. The details
OF the case make a shocking story Of
human depravty Thursday night Everett,
who had bad reputation spent his
months wages in debauchery. and going
home, brutally beat his wife and small
child. He then cut up all Of Mrs.
Eyeretts clothing and drove her from
the house. The neighbors interfered,
and Everett was arrested. Shortly after
his arrest his nineyear-old daughter
died of consumption, and Everett was
released TO attend his child's funeral.
He then went TO his house and, 4 is
charged. attempted TO assault his six
year-old child The citizens Of the town
were indignant and demanded that he be
lynched, bat the police appeared in time
To save him. He is now in Jail under
guard to protect him from the fury OF
the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
STUDENTS on INCOME TAX.
The Subject OF Debate ut ihs Washington
Iitararx snci1ix Gel rbrafion.

ASHLAND, VA. April 7.-Special.-The
college hall was all aglow last night, the
occasion being the celebration OF the
Washington Literary Society. The ques-
ton. Resolved That the Federal Gov
eminent should impose a tax OF two per
cent. on all incomes in excess of four
thousand dollars" was taken by the de-
baters OF the society for their subject and
for an hour or more sIessrs. Leigh O.Howi-
son. IN the affirmative. and Cranberry and
Anderson. in the negative displayed their
oratorical powers. Ar :. G. H9tcher
spoke about thirty-hve minutes on, "Plow
your own acre" and left n very pleasing
impression on one Of the largest audiences
ever seen IN the hail. Mr.. w. Il. A.
Haynes. president Of the society, occu-
pied the chair with Messrs. J. s. Alien,
vice-president, and II. X. Kern, secretary,
as his right and left bowers. After the
exercises OF the evening, refreshments
were served i'm the adjoining room, and
very good string orchestra from Rich
mond rendered excellent music.
The r. NJ. c. baseball team leaves on
its first tour Thursday.
the Democratic postmaster, George r.
Nixon. ESQ, assumed charge Of the Of
fee to-day.
Forest fires are raging in a Northeast
ernly direction from this place. and are
apparently doing considerable damage.
Subscribers Of The Times in Ashland
can secure copies Of the coupon books by
leaving their coupons and money with
Ford Brothers, the agents for The Times
in that town. The coupon directory is on
page p
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
ASHETILIE POLITICS.
Mayoralty Contest May ause Split In the
Democratic Party-Pearson's Letter.

ASHEVILLE, y. c., April Especial
The Democratic convention here last
night no minated c. ID. Blanton for Mayor
James Sewer, W. j. dough, and w. v.
Low for Aldermen. Blantons nomination
will cause a big split in the party and
result in an independent movement, head
ed by the present Mayor, Captain 7. w.
Patton.
Richmond Pearson has Just published a
letter declaring himself a candidate for
Congress from this district. lie says: In
National politics l favor, first, pro-
tective tariff; second. an income tax;
third, the restoration of silver to its
dignity and function as a money metal.
and the free coinage OF both gold and
silver, without discriminating against
either metal. In State politics ] favor,
first honest elections; second. an elective
system Of county government
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Zola's Appearance.

The general opinion about Zola's an
pearance Is, with those who have never
seen him, that he is a burly man. stout,
Sow ana sensual. The first sight OF him
- even Greater surprise than tho first
examination OF his abode A small "a,
man. nervous In manner with terrible
wrinkles all over his face. he locke mo
an ascetic. man of sorrow. II 10 OIL,
when speaking on any subject In wh,c,,
he IL greatly interested that his male .nd
careworn face lights up. that his re-
markable eyes fash fire, and the inner
man betrays himself through its insIg-
nincant envelope. When he sits talk
ing MS invariable attitude IL With IN.
right leg thrown over the lett ana from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Escaped Burning, bur Net Another Death.

GLADESBORO. VA, April Especial
Mrs. Malone. living near here, a few days
ago accidently caught her clothes on
fire. a child In her arms at the time and
In her fright attempted TO throw the
child on the bed. Ii missed the bed and
fell on the floor. killing 1t almost in
stantly.
An old crazy woman was burned TO
death in her cave In the mountains some
days since
Daniel Slaughter. who was lynched in
North Carolina some time since, is 4
nephew Of Mrs. $. Quesinberry. Of this
place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The 9th Annual Session OF the Grand
Lodge Opens at Alexandria Tuesday.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, April 7.-Spe-
cial.--The fifty-seventh annual session OF
the Grand Lodge Of Virginia, Indepen-
dent Order Odd-Felows. Will convene
here on Tuesday morning next
Extensive preparations have been made
by Potomac and Sarepta lodges, for the
reception OF the Grand Lodge. which
viii take place Monday evening at the
Opera-iorse Mr.. IL. s,trausse. Mayor OF
the city. Will welcome the visitors on be-
half OF the city, and Mr.. l.. Marbury. on
behalf OF the Odd-Fellows. Grand Master
Thomas n. Render. OF Richmond win
respond 10 the addresses OF welcme
Representatives OF the order from all
points OF the world Will be present, and
a most enjoyable time is in store for
the visitors.
Among the important subjects 70 come
before the Grand Lodge at this session.
ana ono that 10 considered to be OF
vital importancs. II that Of creating the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
THE i. NJ. e. 4.


ma or~a"izat on &c iono Officers.
WILMINGTON. N. c.. April THE
North Carolina State convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association. in
session here this week. will adjourn To-
morrow. over one hundred delegates are
present from all parts OF the State.
reports snow the association 10 he IN
good condition, and increasing in usefui-
ness Members of the State Executive
committee were elected as follows; G. II
Iliie't' w. {. Dowd. Charlotte; p. r
Manning. Wilmington; Rev. Thomas
hume chapel Hill; Rev. William Black
Monroe. n. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
LIBRARY COUPON.

/. Reycries OF a Bachelor
>. Lays OF Ancient Rome.
3. IIuyloss Scandal.
4. The House OF the Seven Gables.
.. Crawford.
q. The Coming Race.
I. Dream Life.
J. fraukcnSteln.
.. A Book Of Golden Deeds.
10. MOsses from an Old Aanse.
II. The Scarlet Letter.
H. Essays Of Ella.
10. Vicar OF Wakefield.
IA. Twice-Ioid Tales.
10. Paul and virginia.
10 STORY OF an African Farm.
II. Lays OF the Scottish Cavaliers.
Is Lucille.
10. Dreams.
~. Black Beauty.
II. one OF the Profession.
- Sartor Resartus.
93. The Idyis OF the King.
-. The Pleasures OF Ike.
- The Lady OF the Lake.
%. Mornings in Florence.
p. RAD and Ills Friends
2s Whittier Poems.
-. The Greatest Thing I'm the World.
90 Ialla ROOkh.
81. LOngfellOw's Poems
80. In Memoriam.
30 The Princess.
-. Rasselas.
~ Poetical Selections.
sG Past and Present.
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Times and sent with eight cents IN coin
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
GIyLN TUEh7Y-iIGHf YEARS
A Negro Preacher Convicted of wioIes Il,
en- 10 T. ,uds

10 +uds
WASHINGTON. April THE Pension
Bureau to-day received telegram from
Examiner Fitzpatrick, at Chattanooga.
Tenn. that Rev. G. w. Lewis has been
sentenced TO the pententiary for twenty
eighs years for various violations Of the
pension laws ana that several other
claimants in pension cases have been SEN
fenced from one TO two years.
Rev. c. w. Lewis was member of
regiment OF colored troops during the late
war, and has been prosecuting pension
claims in East Tennessee, Nashville,
IA lsas City, and Natchez. Miss. He has
fled a large number Of claims, many
manufactured entirely from false afida-
Wits, with claimants personating either
the soldier himself or widow of the SOL
der. There is not pension law that
has not been violated by this clerical at
torney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
HINKS OFFICER> IRE AFTER HIN
John snow is Ciazed by Being Tried for
Making Moonshinc Whisky.

WINSTON, n. c., April 7.-Special.-
John Snow, of Surry county, was ac-
gifted in the Federal court in Greeps-
boro yesterday on the charge of max
ing blockade whisky. lie passed through
Winston to-day almost a raving maniac.
He believes the officers are after him
and will carry him TO Albany. Every
time the train stopped he would run out
saying he was going to hide In the
woods. 1t was with difficulty his friends
kept him on the train.
The David Gurley Farm near High
Point, containing III acres, has been pur-
chased by the Friends denomination for
the erection Of a State Orphanage \
superintendent will be elected at the
annual meeting In August.
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Prom lnent >po"s, yania Man-His House
WIZ K.c.L-f Burn d

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April T.
SpecIal.-Mr James l.. Frazier, one OF
the most prominent citizens OF this
county. died last night at Spotsylvania
Courthouse. after an illness OF less than
an hour. AGED siXty-iive years.
MIR. Fraz.er's house. with it's contents
was destroyed by fire Thursday evening
There was no insurance. Ii Is thought
that the excitement and trouble throuch
which he passed brought on an attack
OF heart disease. with the above fatal
result. He leaves widow and six ch.l-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

beg,nn,nr 10 end Of the conversation he
terrs his foot from left to right and back
araln in rnpid motion lie has quiet.
dssn voice. but Is constantly troubled
Win a nervous cough. and soon Elbows
Inns OF fatiiue. lie gpeaks at an extra
ordinary speed and without hesitation
no matter what the subject may be-
From 'Zola at Home By IL. II. Sherard.
I'm McClure's magazine for April
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MEHERRIN. VA. April Especial
Mr.. j. Lash. one Of our merchants, was
quite badly hurt yesterday by trying to
get on wild horse. The horse SHE'D.
catching one foot In the stirrup. getting
him under the horse. He was kicked
and dragged around, hurting him con-
siderably. making him quite sore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The romans OF what antiquarlans CLAIM,
Is the foundation OF the house of Phiiin
carseret. the first colonial Governor ~
New Jersey. and where the first lcgislo-
lure o, the State met on May %. lisS
have been unear:hci at Elizabeth BY CIV
Surveyor Meyer. Ii is thought that A
monument will be erected 10 mark the
spot where the laws were first enacted
FOR the government OF New Jersey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

He tseriously)-Do you think your father
would object to my marrying you?
she-I don't know. II he's anything like
me he would.
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The ARGUMENT.

Mr. Johnson made the first argument
for the plaintiff in support OF their
prayers quoting freely from legal docu-
ments. Mr.. Shelby followed for the de-
fence and was in the course of his argu-
ment when the court took recess for
luncheon. After recess arguments were
resumed and the judge reserved his deci-
sion.
AT the conclusion to-day Of the argu-
ment Judge Bradley stated that he would
like 10 hear from counsel as to the
length OF time they would wish in which
to argue the case before the jury.
Mr. Shelby stated that his side would
desire at least five hours. and intimated
that Messrs. Butterworth and Stoll would
argue the case for the defendant. Mr..
Wilson said five hours a side would be
little enough and thought that he might
desire a longer time. IL was finally ar
ranged that each side should have not
less than three hours. and the case was
then adjourned until Monday morning
when the arguments will be commenced.