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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
HoTKL priIxR

noTHL DrLEE
Robt Craig. Lowell HI Allsn, Cherry vaIy
A Goodo y, Portland HUSKY. Florence
T Weber, snohomish Aorgans, BIZ Dismd
II Jackson, do RIB symington, Fran
T. Hin d wife. PEh Brshaney, Tolt
T Bordeaux. shelton Taylor. Anacortes
" II eprsgue. Spokane Geo Howard. do
VIM Me6iliis. Bellevue l. Rutherford, Fall CT
III Fslconer, Clear LIZ ) Hancock DIV, Stn wd
MIRA Maj Masterson, Flor I Jose, North Bend
James Winter, Bend Gradsn. xsrysvills
VIVA savage & ". wyo Thes Sanders, woodiny
VA kson. Potssv Ind Hsgzn. saobonish
W A Patterson, do Fssrar, PI No Point
A Macarthur, Sound
HOTEL RArNTER-sRASn
Conroy. san Fran g T Myers, Portland
Mr. Gupsii. & ". W hste C5as Ballard, Victoria
l. M Fulton. 81 Paul A q Smith. san Fran
G. CLARK, Santa barb j Harrison, do
X Cornsiius. ID Spencer. Chicago
J Treanoz, san Fran Phi Y. Kelley, City
Miss Wait. Canada Frank Bach. do
FIJI Hugimin, Whsto W &C Kiitz. do
L Brooks. p Townsend III Thompson, do
j Barnsson q W. do 3 Cornwall. san Fran
s II Collins & fam, Taylor. Anscortcs
q W Green, Portland
HcrrE suyLxE
Frank GREATER, PtTwnc W LChurch, Dungsnsss
J { TAll.s, Tacoma w J Wallace. City
AiIndfs. San Francisco I-aae Dscssn, New YORK
Il L Snyder. Snhomish N u Nsu DsErs, PoEtlnd
fopes&w, Ldms, Ind Comstoek&w, do
c Bscs, ssn Fran AcCiintou, spoksn
Lehman. do h + ksrett, Victoria
" II Miner, do O l. Cooper. Tacoma
Koenusug, 60 Mrs Kennedy, DO
" aetich, New York NJ Cseland, snhonlish
King. Everett James Pearl, do
Halihlii. LsAngelesJ Ands- son, lansing. u
Duree. Utsassdy Nm Eliistsiu, Chiesg 20
Cant Currie, shsSisniwayAiiss NJ Cock, isscrna
J W Lvson, PsTow 1seEa Miss Hsoper. New Ycsk
Tiooais.ir, 90
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

What Joy around the old farm house Ere
with doughnute leavened by DIR. Prices
Cream Baking Powder.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

Henry Boss. merchant tailor. 2i4 Co
larnbia street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

A culinary poem, a household triumph.
food cooked with DR.. Prices Cream Bak-
ing Powder
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20
Great.
Reductions
NJ
Watches and Jewelry

Gents Solid silver Watches, Elgin
or Waitham movements, $40 each.
Gold Filled Case and p. s. Bartlett
movement. hunting. $50.
Gs.d Filled Case and P. S. Bartlett
movement. open face, $3.50.
Gold Filled Case and Appleton.
TraeT & Co. movement, hunting. ss5.
Coll Filled Case and Appleton.
Tracy & Co. movement, open face.
$22.50.
Gold Filled Case and h. W. Ray
mond movement. hunting. SIS.
Gold Filled Case and Il. w. Ray
mond movement. open face. $3.50.
Gents Solid Gold Watches from
$40 upward; full jeweled move
ments.
ladies Filled Watches. SIS.
Jewe ry. Silverware, Clocks, etc.,
at eorTespcndingiy low prices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20
Mems Hats.

-@o-Men'S Rlsck perays ard Fe~
tot 6oTas reduced from Sly 10
T5c
SO-Msn's Riaes Soft Hats reduced
o. from 81 $3.50 and 81 - 81
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

s0o-Line OF Mems Negligee Shirt.
cVO reduced from Csc and SIS
to 50c each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20
Boys and Children's
Clothing.

Now Is the time TO buy BOYS and
Chi.dren's Clothing. We will sell in
this department. cheaper than ever be-
fore known on this coast.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

REGULAR PR1cEs-sae. soc. soe. scc. ia
T1~kss. On sale al ta24ssr box Gee TAarsdsy.
SsgezbeE Is IPles lex SEATS. 81, loseT Doxss,
g. Tea RAo2s &C.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20
See These Clothing Bargains.
Mems Suits.

so 00-Msn's salts reduced from
to.UV $40. ST. ard SIS 90 IS per
snif.
S11 SO-Men's Salts reduced from
gl1.oV SIS. SIG 70 and SIS 10
si15A
S1s lfl-M~n's Suits reduced from
gio'Vo SIS, ST. 80 and sas to<Is
Prince Albert Coats and Vests 81 50
Per cent. of original prices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-20

genuine positive stock reduction fal swins
IN the cothns Departments Every piece OF Clothing offered
as reduced price,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

,~.,
lyed M Taylor on Nvtdnesda,
~ r,,a.,,. 20 .,,..',
II p,uiE oI nhutinhh nus hhu 20
nsctd,ni,i " si,n,i, u,''pu"l'ou because OF
"se'"''''ei H'uo'uk'
w., " ,,.a,,,' ,'1nans IpehdRle, VINO
Ia ,i,b, 'is "a ~ os,,, NeN'u"h' uivu on
~ "'7"' - WV SUN
The revival meeting at Huntsville
conducted by Row sid Williams has
. Sau..s' III twenty -hVe euaiuohs TO the
r9ur new piiok business Houses and
MethYuist church costing $1,000, are
s9ins OF the recent improvements at
NJ fieaHhht
Twelve bales Of Sea Island cotton,
rsiAru N cameron county, VIII be
hippeu th,a week from Brpwnaville
20 Liverpool
Mr. Tom Hewitt. living near Lock-
hart, while riding TO town on a iond OF
nay on Tuesday. was Instantly killed
py hgnminE'
The mayor OF Cisco has appointed the
aSth df Aprll aa Memorial day In COM
memoratlon OF the visitation OF the
terrible cyclone az that date Ia 1893.
Work WIN he,.In xvlthh, .i,.,, 49,.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28
1T is YOUR BLOOD
OUT or ORDER.
WHAT MAKES BAD BLOOD?
DISEASED KIDNEYS.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.

There never has been but one re-
liable, one standard. one certain cure
and that 81, Warmers Safe Cure. This
truth Is acknowledged by the best
doctors, the most renowned scientific
men and the highest authorities in the
world. Throughout all Europe, in ev-
cry part OF America. and even I'm Aus
tralia and other distant lands, II Is ad-
mittod TO be the standard, the only REM
edy FOR men and women whose blood
has become derangcd, for men who are
unnccountably dcbilitated. and for
women whose lives do not pursue their
normal course These are admitted
truths, which you doubtless know, and
We trust In reminding you Of them.
we are doing you u favor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28
WE RAISE OUR HAT

To a generous and appreciative public tor the
large increase in the volume OF our business.
Handsome Stocks, Low Prices and Polite
Attention. like good blood will tell
Our display of Fine Dress Goods, every
piece this Springs importation, has ELECTED
the warmeSt enComiums of our patrons. We
are determined to take the lead in this depart
ment. Each recurring season will find us
with the latest styles. This week we place
before the public a genuine feast of good
things"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

'l'NiW l'iHF"ANH'
san Saba. Tex. April 27.--Dlstrlct
court mot here ON Monday, April 49,.
with Judge w. NJ, Allison and Dis
trict Attorney j. T. stapleton present
The grand jury as impanneled are:
Thomas Hollis, foreman; p, A. Cook.
y. :. johnson. John May. j, H. Kuy-
kendall, A. ~, Pearcy, w. +. Sullivan
H. NJ Curry. J. G. Burllson. j. NJ. Tur-
ley, j. l., Stonor, l.. 10 Hicks
Tho committees who are canvassing
Tor the land FOR the parties from Mex
leo, who propose TO dam the san Saba
river for irrigation purposes, report
that most Of the amount has been
rnlsed, and the project now seems to
be assured
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

tIohn W, Stayton. chief justice; II. r.
Chimes and y. j.. Brown, associate
justloesi G.. s. Morse, clerk; court To-
Gated at Austin
Austin. Tex, April 26,-Action in the
supreme court.
Reversed and remanded: First Ma
tlonal bank vs.. Western Mortgage and
luveatmcnt Company. from Travis; II.
NJ Campbell VS.. j. NJ. Cook, from
Anderson. William Giles vs. A. Il.
stanton, from Travis
Reversed and rendered for appellant:
Western Union Telegraph Company VS.
Henry A. Linn, from Travis.
Writ ~ error refused; w. II Webb
VS. William j. Hasktt, from Cole
man.
Set FOR May Q; John Roller VS.. c.
70. Reed, from Wichita
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Speolh RlspNtch.
Denison, Tex, April e7.-wm Bowen,
formerly a brakeman out OF Denlson
on the Missouri. Kansas and Texas.
was killed at Parsons Kan. early this
morning. He was going over his train
and fell between the cars. His man
gled body was found some hours later
IN the Parsons yards, after two trains
had passed over IT,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

0NVolNI UIapatch.
Baird Tex, April 27,--The Odd Fell
lows celebrated their seventy-nfth an
nNersary last nisht by a banquet to
the members and their friends which
wns a decided success.
District court adjourned yesterday.
John Mlllingham, who was brought
nom Graham here for trial for theft
OF horses and saddle. was convicted
and given I'VE years in the penitentlary
FOR Tie first oftense ana four years for
the other.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Justice Seth Shepard an a senatorial
candidate will have chance to nnish
the speech he made at the Lnmpasas
convention, pleading Tor an lndorse-
ment OF Cleveland and denying that
the president was hostile to tho cause
OF silver.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

spriugiowii Tex; April 27.-A llttie
lnclden; occurred IN our town yoater-
day evening which clearly Illustrates
be great and Notwithstanding value
Of our inoSheustlble supply OF nrtosian
weier. via. Twelve 90 our cillaens
stepped into a grocery store ans asked
weight Of the twelve rirn Is be a747
pounds what tcSu caa p7asl twelve
tach men.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

made the ark. He has Bonapartish
adonition IN his resident town OF Cor
slcann. He gets that near Bonaparte
and the late John Corae. lie Is OF ex-
Onplary family life. q model IN many
good things for his torrid compntriots.
GATH
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

The storm waves viii reach this me-
ridlan and the other changes wiz oc-
cur at and within 100 miles OF Fort
or after sunset OF the dates given be-
dow:
April 2s.--ModeratinF.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Since Senator Hi declared his OPP
position to the income tax the Dalus
News has been apeaklng OF him as
fondiy as though hr were rich uncle,
The friendship OF the fellow who wants
to escape taxation can always be had
by nnybody who WIN vote with him
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

In no other Texas city are the condl-
lions aa favorable to rapid ad-
vance forward Ms In Fort Worth. All
that is needed now Is a general agree
ment to push things. Everybody In
Fort Worth should 20 to pushing and
pulling.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

II Coxey Is really IN earnest he can
learn something to his advantage By
applying 10 the Texas farmer when
iho cotton crop begins to open.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

court does not present the law appli-
cable to the ease. Again, the theory
that decegaed drew his pistol to shoot
appellant and was prevented by being
shot by appellant IN order to save his
own life iR presented by the evidence
and this should have been embraced In
the charge. Reversed and remauded
opinion by Hurt T.. j.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

One lot Wool and Silk Grenadine Weave
in Tan, Heliotrope Gray and Green,
we'll worth Sl2 at any time, we let them
go at IS. 25 a suit
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

II looks MS though Texas would raise
enough this year to take Kansas out
81 the pawnshop.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Our 40-inch Suitings in all the fashion.
able colors and waves, Plain Check ed,
Striped and TwoToned are marked
down to soc Compare them and see
if you are not asked 75c at other places
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

One lot of Paris Novelties, the very
latest regular price $40, now selling at
ST. so a pattern
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

ron LIBUTENANT-GovERNoR.
We are authorized to announce
II. w CAMP
OF Fort Worth as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Lieutenant
Governor OF ToNas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

For today we will
the celebrated Stanley n
for 79c, worth 81 50.
THE CHICAGO STA
5ll Houston St.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Our Black Dress Goods is the pride of
our stock. If you need anything in
plain Black or mourning purposes, seek
no further Wen suit you in goods
and prices.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

y.ARGEsT SOUTHERN CIRCULATION
with Three Exceptions.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28
ron MISUNDERSTANDING.

FrlendH OF
MR., FULLY A. FULLER
OF San Antonio announce him rs
candidate for the Democratic nominn-
ton for Acknowledgement OF the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

One lot All.Wool Polka Dot Weave
Summer Batiste, in all Shades worth
ST. SO; our price So suit
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

For state Land Commissioner.
We are authorized 10 announce
Vim. BRAMLETTE
OF Ellis county. as candidate
for land commissioner for Texas.
subject TO the action Of the Democratic
state convention
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Our line of 25c Wool Poplins, 36inch
wide are genuine surprise to the pa.
irons of high price stores.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

Entered az the postofice at Fort
worth. Tex. as second-class mail mat
ter.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

LARGEST TEXAS CIRCULATION
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

LAnonsr CRY CIRCULATION.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-28

5. n. WILLIAMS, General Manager.
Il. O. srNTER, Managing Editor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS.
Objects OF the Repubiicans-seats to De
Furnished ShOp-Girls.

NORFOLK, VA, November A.-(Spe-
cial1-The Zlon-Precinct judges and
clerks Of election were examined by JUS
tice Hawks to-day on warrants sworn ont
bv the Republicans, and sent on to the
January term. All this stuff is TO be
bundled up and sent before the lnVesti-
eating Committee of the incoming Kepup-
Ncan Congress- 1t will also be rehashed
at Richmond on Monday, and the tickets
discarded by the provisions Of the Walton
law offered as a reason for giving Mt
Borland the certificate. Captain X. q
Marshall will be on hand to look after
the interests of Congressman Tyler be-
fore the Returning Board on Monday
next.
WHY NOT CHEWING-GUM, TOO?
Roth branches OF the Council have de-
cided that employers must furnish seats
for the use of female employees when
the latter are not actively engaged In
the performance of their duties.
Commonwealth s-Attorney Baum is pre-
pairing an opinion deciding the right OF
the Chief of Police to raid certain places
Of vice in the city.
Captain Il. Il. Warren. OF the Old Do
minion Guard. has been elected major
Of the Third Virginia Battalion OF Ports
mouth. First-Lieutenant George a.
Brooks will be elected captain OF the
Guard. There are only two companies
in the battalion.
RUNNING OVERTIME.
The Union Milling Company recently
established for grinding peanut meal. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
CHESTERFIELD CIRCUIT COURT.
Suit for Damages Under Consideration
Delightful Storm Party.

CHESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE VA,
November A.-(Special) Court
which adjourned to-day until Monday. is
still on the case OF Moore VS.. the Rich
mond and Manchester Street Railway
Company for $1,000 damages for the kill
ing son at Forest Hill Park by one
Of tn poles used in the balloon ascen-
sion last July.
The case of Watkins VS.. Richmond and
Petersburg Railway Company was de-
clded yesterday. The jury brought in a
verdict for 500 against the road.
There was most delightful storm
rarity given at the residence of Mr.. T.
n. Wilson. of Chester, last night. Many
merry games were participated in. Those
present were Misses Hennie Harrison. OF
stony Creek: Jennie Briggs. of Suffolk
Fannie Robertson, OF Amelia; -
Gaines, Of Burkville; Sadie Ro-
bertson. Gerte Butler, Rosa Dyson. Irene
Hudgins, Onie Wilson, Maud and Mary
Scott, OF Chester: Messrs. a. G. Digs,
S. A. Perdue, J. \. Robertson. Il. Thomp-
son. Percy Diggs, and Il. n. Wilson, OF
Chester: d. p. Moody. OF Magnolia;
Grange; Benjamin Bridges. Of West Viz
ginia. Refreshments were served In old
Virginia style. The chaperones were
Mrs. G. L. Robertson. Mrs. X. Is
Scott. and Mrs. Thomas w. Wilson. the
evening passed on golden wings, and nigh'
pinned her sable curtains with star
Mrs. Z. S. Schanck and children. OF
Norfolk. is spending a few days with her
aunt, Mrs. NJ. a. Cogbill, OF Mashoha
Grange.
Mr.. NJ. A. Cogblll. County Clerk, is able
10 be out again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
CRAcKSMEN AT ScOTTsVILLE.
Merchandise Stolen, But No Money
Senator Martin at Fairview,

SCOTTSVIILE. VA. November pa
Special)-Craeksmen broke into the fam
ily grocery store OF Beal & Osborne two
nights ago and robbed them Of various
articles Of merchandise, but did not get
any money. 1t is thought they were
parties who were well acquainted with
the premises. as they entered from lit
tie porch which opens out toward the
kitchen Of the Powers House and that
IS the most accessible portion of the
esore
Rev. c. II. McGhee the celebrated elo-
cutlonlst. gave two entertainments
Character Sketches here this week for
the benefit Of the Methodist church. and
his audiences were highly delighted. He
gives one at Alberene. In this county, to-
night.
our people hate very much to give up
Rev. T. G.. Pullen, who goes 10 Campbell
Circuit. His father-in-law, Dr. J. W.
Hildrup. takes his place, and as he has
preached here on several occasions very
acceptably. they feel better satisfied than
with an entire stranger. Rev. Mr.. Pull
len will preach his farewell sermon here
tomorrow.
Senator Martin and wife are now nj
nome, AT i d4IN4cW. lie Is III ludllOttNo-
Vile to-day or business.
sir. Stewart Harris, OF Lynchburg,
formerly OF this place, but now a law
student at the University OF Virginia, is
here on short visit 10 friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Beckwith Hughes. Of
ArvOnia. are here on a visit to the fam
ny OF Mr.. John Schultz. the father Of
Mrs. Hughes
Alr. James Heath. Of Norwood. Nelson
county. has been visiting his old home
here few days this week. hunting. etc,
and has bagged a tine lot Of birds. hares.
etc.
Mrs Mollie Hammer widow Of w. j.
Hammer died at her home, nar Carter S
Bridge. this week, and was buried at
Christ Church Cemetery.
Mr.. ID. ii. Pitts is in Petersburg al
present, looking after his railroad con-
tracts which be has In operation there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

since been seen. II Is thought. however.
that no came to Charlottesville. and the
police are on the lookout. Flint was
cared for. and every assistance rendered.
but too late. He died about II o'clock
last night. lie IL said to have been an
honest. Woodworking man. and bore
good reputation.
I. Garland Penn, OF Lynchburg. Va.
chief commissioner from Virginia for a
negro exhibit 20 the Cotton states and
international Exposition TO be held IN
Atlanta. had n conference here with the
Hon. John r.. Massey. State Superintend-
ent OF Public Instruction. looking 10 a
large exhibit by the colored public schools
OF this State. Superintendent Massey as
sured Commissioner Penn OF his help
and endorsation In the matter
A meeting OF the colored people was
held. and much enthusiasm prevailed.
Mrs. Edna F1oy Bruffey died to-day at
her residence. on Preston Heights. She
was a Miss Brown. OF Bedford City.
Her husband, Emmett w. Bruffey. and
two little children survive her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

WANTED, A RACT G A l.
w FARMER with family 70 work on stock
farm. None need answer unies, no aud family
are thrifty aud used to hard work. Address
BILLOW, care DISPATCH. no 23-3t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
A FREEHoLDERS' ELECTION.
To BE Held in Crewe to Decide About
School-House-Person

School
CREWE. VA. November A.-(Special)-
ON the 2Sth instant an election Will be
held in the town at which only the free
holders can vote according TO the terms
of our charter The object Of this cleo
ton Is to determine whether the town
will borrow 5000 with which to build n
larger school-house. The registration
books have been closed. and the result
is shown that nothing like fun regis
tration has been made. which demon
strates the lack of interest taken In
voting no matter how important the
issues.
The Presbyterian churches at Black
stone Nottoway Courthouse. Crewe, and
BurkeVille have been in charge or one
minister. but, owing to large territory,
IL has been decided 10 divide II and have
two, the first two places named TO have
"a minister and the latter two likewise.
Rev. II. T.. Epes will continue in charge
Of all four until another minister can
be gotten. Mr.. Epes, it Is understood,
will, after the division. have charge OF
the churches at Nottoway and Blackstone.
He Is also rector OF the Hoge Academy
at Blackstone, which has only recently
been opened.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. s. Smithson will cele-
brate the fifteenth anniversary OF their
marriage on next Tuesday evening. the
9th instant, with q crystal wedding and
reception from TO IL L. NJ.
Mrs. W. A. Land. of Danville. and Miss
Mary Annie Neblett, OF Lunenburg, are
visiting friends in town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
VERDICT FOR r. & D. r. R.
Damages of $4,000 Ciaimed-The Hatcbet-
| Hatcher Case Postponed.

Hatcher case IOslpOneu.
DANVILLE, VA, November A.-(Spe-
cial)-In the United States District Court
here to-day, Judge Il. w. Hughes sitting,
the suit OF Il. l.. Morris. Of Farmville.
Va. against Messrs. Spencer. Huidekoper,
and Foster receivers of the Richmond
and Danville railroad, for 5000 for
damage to leaf tobacco stored In a public
warehouse at brakes Branch, Va, caused
by the overflow Of a culvert owned by
said railroad. a verdict was rendered for
the defendants.
The suit of NJ. Symmetrical against the
Phoenix Fire-lnsurance Company for
$500 was argued. and Judge Hughes
declined 10 decide on the argument, and
requested the attorneys TO cite authori-
ties and file briefs for special term or
court TO be held on December 2lst.
ON yesterday afternoon an inquest was
held on the body of Isham Hatchet (col-
oredD who died from wounds inflicted
by Officer u. NJ. Hatcher. and the officer
was examined by the jury. To-day the
officer and witnesses were summoned 10
appear before the Mayor at o'clock.
The case was postponed to next week,
and the officer relieved from duty.
The case of the young men, Louis
Shaner and George Wood, OF Lynchburg,
accused OF stealing a so gold watch from
G.. NJ Brook, of brakes Branch, was
continued 10 Monday. Shaner was COM
mitted 10 Jail, and Wood bailed for his
appearance