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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
THE UiTTs-W. fHONE SUIT.
a statemsnt by One of the Generals Coun-
sel-Other Matters.

PETERSBURG. VA, Aug. H.-special.-
Mr.. George $. Bernard. one of General
Mahones counsel. in talking to me to-day
in respect to the article in reference to
the Watts-Alahone suit. which appeared
in this correspondence to-day. said:
"The statements made In the article,
which. / understand. were repeated in
other papers. do great injustice TO Cen
eral Malone, and ought not 10 have
been published. They are unfair and
untrue so Tar as they relate TO the
original matter of controversy, and so
far as they relate TO the recent agreement
Of compromise. make the impression that
General Malone has not discharged his
duty I'm respect 10 his part Of the agree
ment. Several days before August 9Th
the day by which the deeds, note for
5000, indemnity bond, and releases were
20 be executed, Colonel Watts and his
counsel We're notified Of General MahOne's
readiness 20 deliver the deeds and note
and how the note was proposed by Cen
eral Malone 10 be secured. General Ma
hone believing that the security he offer
ed was ample, and would be satisfactory
TO the Bank of Princeton. on the pa
of August. the counsel of the Bank OF
Princeton wrote General Malone as fol-
lows. Messrs. Watts and Brown have
just completed an arrangement with me,
as attorney for the Princeton Banking
Company. for the release Of a judgment
OF that company against them and your
self. and ! have just written a letter to
Mr. r. y. Davis. Of your city. which
will more fully explain the matter Hav-
ing received this letter. General Malone
and his counsel reasonably assumed that
the proposed security for the note Of
-. sH..f
may Dee imagined when Mr. Davis yes
terday stated 10 me that Commissioner
McRae would now be- required 10 pro-
coed with the taking Of the account. and
still greater was their surprise when
they read this morning the Onc-sided and
incorrect statements therein made IN re-
spect TO the case"
The Times correspondent was given the
Information in reference TO this case. as
published iu this correspondence. By a
gentleman who does not deny having
made the statements. but. on the other
hand says that the facts as given me by
him. We're correctly reported.
Captain W. i. Beasley. of Petersburg
will sing NJ Centenary NJ T.. church
Richmond tomorrow at the morning and
evening services.
The steamer \ &. Mccall ran aground
I'm the harbor this morning. but no dam
age was done
Harry Watson and Peter Arnold two
white tramps, whose discharge from JAIL
was ordered yesterday by Judge Mullen.
were arrested this afternoon for creating
disturbance IN P0cahontas.
The regular monthly term Of the Col,n-
~ Court OF Dinwiddle will open on next
Monday. Among the cases to be tried
Is that OF negro named Austin Stands
charged with house-breaklng. Stands
at the time Of the offence was employed
at the Central state Hospital
Mr.. a. 7. Stewart a real-estate dealer
or Dinwiddie has sold the Rushmore
farm. IN that county. 10 Mr.. Charles
Brandt. Of Indiana. for 81 90
Messrs. Isaac Cohen. Aaron Cohen No..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
coon RO.iDS FOR JIRGINTd.
The Association Arranging for "A Conven
ton Secretary Morton.

Since the organization Of the Virginia
Good Roads Association the cause of
good roads in this State has been mate
rally advanced. There has been called
by the secretary Of the Virginia state
Good Roads Association a convention, 10
be held I'm Richmond I'm the Assembly
Hall of the Chamber Of Commerce. Octo-
Der 10th next. opening al II a. VI. The
date fixed is at the time OF the state
Exposition. when railroad fares VIII Doe
very low and delegates 10 the convention
will have the opportunity OF attending
the Exposition as well.
The chairman OF the board Of super
VisOrs of each county is requested 10
appoint as delegates 10 represent thdl
county as follows: one delegate at large,
representing the entire county, and one
delegate from each magisterial district.
The secretary Mr. IL. ". Anderson,
i'm his letter calling the meeting of the
convention, says.
1--WE are arranging an Interesting and
instructurc programme. We VIII try 10
have exhibits of road machinery at work
~ the Exposition Grounds, and we want
the representatives, of the various cOun-
ties to confer together I'm order that
each may be benefited by the experience
of Others. We also want 10 discuss al
this convention the subject OF road legis-
lation for our State and this can only
be done intellgently where all counties
and conditions are represented
General Roy Stone Will represent the
Agricultural Department at the Good
Roads exhibition during the State EN-
position.
The following letter explains itself:
"WashingtOn, -. G., Aug. l6 1880.
"AIr. II. W Anderson, T.. o. Box SCI,
Richmond. Va.
'NIv Dear Sir.-I hasten to thank you
for your very kind invitation TO attend
the Virginia State Good Roads Associa-
lion convention. at Richmond on the
lOth dav of October. and exceedingly re-
gret that a prior engagement which at
that time takes me 10 New England, pre-
vents my acceptance.
Commonwealth of Virginia may be thor
ouehly aroused 10 the Importance OF the
economy Of good common wagon roads,
| remain. Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) 81. STERLING MORTON,
Secretary"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
GRiYsON CONFEDERiTEs.
To hold Reunion for Candidates for the
legislature.

INDEPENDENCE, VA, Aug. n.-Spe-
cial.-The Confederate soldiers OF this
county will hold reunion on Fix Creek
September 18th and 10Th. General James
4. Walker. of Wytheyille, and William u.
Payne. Of Warrenton, will address ne
old vets on the 10Th. The people IN FIX
Creek Valley are making great prepare
tons for the occasion. A large crowd d
expected from the adjoining counties ana
North Carolina.
Already our people are beginning 20 dis
euss fall politics. Hon. stephen Haze
nephew of the late Peyton Hale, ~ 1913
-Four fane) Is prominently mentioned io'
the legislature He is well and faNoranl.
known I'm the county, having been SUE
penntendent Of public schools for a mum
Der of years. Mr.. Hale will doubtless De
the Democratic nominee.
For the senate from this district eN-
Judge B0len. OF Hillsville. seems 10 nave
both ends Of the string, and can De the
next Democratic senator from our dlstilct
II he will accept the nomination..
The county division sentiment appears
to be growing, and bids fair 20 become an
issue IN the fan election.
Mr. William W Bourne has purchased
the Grayscn Gazette, and will take charge
next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
A new DISCOVERY BY THE HlKBRS.

For more than a hundred years the
Mount Lebanon Shakers have studied
the cultivation of medicinal plants and
sought to extract from them their heal
ing essences Their labor has not been
spent IN vain. They have made a dis
covery that will prove a blessing 10 man
kind 1t consists Of a cordial that causes
immediate relief in cases Of indigestion
The Importance Of this discovery will
be apparent when We realize that nearly
nine-tenths of our sufierings are caused
by dyspe psia or Indigestion. Nearly
every person you meet has this digestive
trouble I'm some of its varied forms
SICK headache, distress after eating, pain
and fullness In the chest after eat
ing, palpitation OF the heart, etc, are
but symptoms OF Indigestion. 70 relieve
these sufferings has been the study OF
the Shakers. and they have succeeded.
The reason the Shaker Digestive Cordial
has such A immediate and salutary effect
is that II causes the food eaten TO be
digcsted. for II Is undigcsted 1000
that causes the distress. The
Cordial causes the food &c be digesied
before. there is time for IL TO
ferment and Sour on the stomach. When
the food is so digested 1t gives strength
and vigor 10 the feeble body. makes one
feel bright and cheerful, and makes one
gain in flesh.
The Digestive Cordial is 30 prompt IN
It's action that the very first dose Will
have a perccptibly favorable result. 1t
gives immediate relief.
Every druggist has been sent supply
Of our handsome Donkey Puzzle Books
and a copy may be had for the asking.
1t tells all about the Cordial. as well
as Laxol the new castor-o.l
Try q twenty-five bottle Of Diges-
tive Cordial. and see what II will do
for you.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
TRIAL OF THE RIOTERS.
COUNTY AND CITY OFFTCThLS TES-
THY FOR THE STATE.
The Commonwealth Trying to Prove That
There Was an Unlawful Assembly.
Patrick smaii-Pox Cases.

WINSTON. y. G.. Aug. T.-Special.-
In the trial Of Sunday nights rioters
the State is represented by four able
lawyers. besides the solicitor. Several
prisoners have employed counsel, but
many OF them have none. Among wit
nosses examined for the state to-day were
Mayor Gray. Sheriff Macarthur. and Law
yer Il. Il. Watson, who gave damaging
testimony. The State sought to establish
by these witnesses th- fact that there
was an unlawful assemL.s. several OF
the prisoners were identified as being
present at differnt periods of the trouble.
Some Of them displayed pistols and guns.
II was shown by the witnesses that the
stubbornncSs manifested by the mob
was remarkably foolish. In refusing 10
disperse. after the conservative warn
ings and the assurances given them by
officials and well-known citizens.
Their folly was emphasized by a fact
brought out IN Mayor Grays testimony
He was told that the negroes feared
that futile would be lynchcd by people
from the country and that they had
been informed that a lot of horses were
tied in the pine woods I'm the West End
whereupon the Mayor sent the Chief of
Police with one of the negroes 10 the
west End IN OrctT lndt lHtN HiSHt h'
satisfied that the report was untrue.
Even after this the mob persistently re-
fused to dispense.
Governor Carr this afternoon having
orderAl a special term of court for the
trial of the rioters. all Of the cases Will
be disposed of next week.
IL was learned to-day that Martins
Vile has raised her quarantine. recently
Instituted against the smallpox district
in Patrick county. There have been
no new cases for several days, and the
physicians say the disease is perfectly
under their control.
In the report of the grand jury to-day
strong recommendation was made for
the county building a new courthouse.
In calling attention TO the report. Judge
Brown announced that the County Com
missioners could build one without
vote OF the people. and IL was their
duty 10 have IL constructed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Secretary Morton sim Thinks Well OF
Virginia Lands.

Secretary J. Sterling Morton has writ
ten the following letter 20 Messrs. Nc
Hany and Hilleary. Of staunton. Va:
Gentlemen,-I hasten 20 acknowledge
the receipt of your communication of
the 18th instant. enclosing "a list of very
attractive properties Tor sale near Staun-
ton. Va. and go inform you that / viii
forward them tO persons making inquiry
OF me as 10 real-estate Investments in
Virginia. Aly remarks. 20 The effect that
the cheapest lands ] know OF in the
United States are within thirty or forty
miles Of Washington and my recommen-
dations Of the possible products OF these
lands under am intelligent and thorough
system Of tillage. We're really made 10 "a
friend Of mine, OF Colorado. Colonel r..
T.. Goodell
But newspaper mas. connected with
the Post. being present. took them mp,
and Worked them into form Con which
they have been presented 10 the public.
My opinion as 10 the possibility Of splon-
ala returns for investments in Virginia
lands is unchanged. Deep blowing. in
telligent fertilizlng. ln fact. intensive AK
riculture. Will rehabilitate Virginia lands.
and make them among the most fecuni
In the United States. Their cOntiguity
TO market after such tllage. and the
short haul for the products thereof. must
logically enhance their value I'm a not
distant future.
Very respectfully yours.
j. STERLING MORTON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
SENATOR TTLIMfN'S VISIT.
The Negroes Disturbed-Nortb Carolina
Railway Lease.

RALEIGH. n. c.. Aug 17-Srecial.-
The visit of Tilman to North Carolina
fas alarmed some Of the negroes. one
OF the organs of that race. published
here. says to-day: Senator Marion But
Ter and Senator Tiln n, OF South Caro-
lima. were at Concord this week. Senator
T.llman spok there. ana is quoted as
saying. You can't C"am the negro down
my threat, ard he urged Unity among the
whites of the State against the blacks.
Now this Is the sort of stun that men
who follow Senator Butler want sensible
colored people TO endorse. DO they con-
sider all the negroes fools? Are the SEN
sible colored JeOple going 10 help Senator
Butler TnlmanZc North Carolina Are
they going 10 help disfranchise thcm-
selves?
Carolina railway for the great period
of ninety-nine years TO the Southern rail-
way is causing a stir. II was tie belief
that If any release was made II would
be for fifty years or less. In IT'S leading
editorial to-day the News and Observer
says
I'm the face of an almost unanimous
protest from the people. the directors OF
the North Carolina railroad have abused
the trust committed TO them end have
leased the road for ninety-nine years for
a ridiculOusly small increase over the
amount paid for the last twenty-five
wears. We had feared that the directors
had determined to make a lease. not be-
cause any reason worthy the name had
been advanced in favor of ~. but from
certain rumcrs that came 10 our ears.
But We rcvcr supposed they would be
guilty of leasing IL for nnety-ninc years
In face OF tie protest against II. We are
shocked that the Governor should cOun-
tenancc a proposition 50 unjust to pres
ent and future genrations. We are
grieyed that the board of directors have
entered into contract by which the
railroad gets every advantage that viii
come from the enterprise ana prosperity
OF the people of the State for the next
ninety-ninc years. II Is a hlunder with
out excuse. 1t Is crime with palliatiOn."
Other railways were given no opOrtu-
nifty TO make bids
state Treasurer Watts now asserts
that Judge Simonton's decision. that
agents who sell pianos and organs can
not Toe taxed by the State, does not
harm the case in point at al. lie VIII
was a made-up one, witholt notice TO
him.
Secretary of State Coke is not so well
to-day, but Dr. Carr. sOn Of the Cow
ernor. who also has typhoid fever, is bet
ter.
The two afternoon newspapers here,
the Press and Visitor, are TO be consoli-
dated next week, under the name of the
Press. 1t will take the press kilograms
IL will strongly favor silver.
Mr.. Ed. Chambers Smith, eN-State
Democratic chairman Is now circulating
the call for a silver convention. He is a
most extreme and enthusiastic silver adj
vocate The split in the party here on
the silver question Is marked. The gold
men are keeping very quiet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
PASSED I RE>OLtIf"N

r.ocutive Commiftce of the \. ana VI
soci.,v Want Broad street Eiectriiied'
The Executive Committee Of the VIZ
rlnia Agricultural and Mechanical so
cietv held called meeting yesterday
morning in the office of the Society. Inc
following members were in nttendahce'
President Watkins. and Nice-Presideh,s
Hariwicke. Murphy, Nickharn' ldSio'
Lorraine. and John 5. Harwood.
President Watkins stated that he looked
unon the matter of street-car transporta-
ton 10 the Exposition Grounds this ran
es of the utmost Importance. and that ne
had noticed through the papers that the
street Committee had recommended that
a franchise be given the Richmond RAN
way and Electric Company who prom
ised 20 equip the route TO the Exposition
Grounds I'm time for the Exposition this
fall. provided the city Council would az
once grant the recommendation OF the
Street Committee He said. further, tnat
no thought some resolution from this
committee might possibly aid In the mat
ter. and asked for the opinion OF the
committee on the subject. All Of the
members Of the committee present agreed
with Mr.. Watkins fully in what DE SAID
and the following resolution was unanl-
mouslv adopted.
Whereas. the Committee on Streets has
recommended that a franchise be- granted
10 the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company 10 build and operate street
railway on Broad street. from Thirty
fourth street 10 the Boulevard, and TO
extend its present main line 10 the EN-
position Grounds:
Resolved That the Council Of the city
OF Richmond be most earnestly requested
TO Immediately grant the franchise. so
that there may be street-car facilities 10
the state Fair I'm October as we are adj
vlsed Will be the case should the fran.
chise be granted al once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

ALTON, VA, Aug. Especial
Wednesday evening last a most enjoyable
hayride was given 10 the guests Of the
Alton Hotel. The party left Alton at
$50. and after n long. delightful ride
through the valley, they alightcd. and
participated I'm a watermelon feast.
The valley was made 10 resound with
the shouting and singing Of the merry
crowd. The unanimous opinion express
ed by all was that the ride was a howl
ing success.
The following composed the party.
Miss Mary GOOdloe. Alton; Miss Williams,
Cincinnati Miss Splitter. stanton; Miss
Wright Plain View, Va. Miss Young.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
J1mEs /. BElLE FoUNDD EAD.
II j. Believed That lie Committed suicide.
4 Barn Eurned.

CHARLOTESNILLE. VA. Aug. H.
Special.-James 4. Beale was found dead
in stable on Fourth street this after
noon At o'clock. with several bullet
wounds in his body He har been dead
twenty-four hours or longer. The i'm
preston is that he committed suicide.
On Tuesday last Beale had hearing
before the Mayor. on the charge of muir
derlng the son of Sallie King Snow. his
housekeepcr but be was eXonerated. The
woman has been proved 10 be insane and
was sent to the asylum at stanton to-
day.
\ large barn on the farm Of William Ho-
topp. near the city. was destroyed last
night by fire. together with fifty tons
of hay, and four hundred bushels Of
oats. 10 insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

His Wife Gives Him the Instrument. but
He Failed to Escape.

NORFOLK. VA. Aug 11.-Spocial-
Emma Bell (whitcl. whose husband. J ".
Bell, is confined in the city jail on the
charge of robbing a schooner visited her
husband Friday and secretly put him In
possession of a saw.
Lest night he was discovered by ono
NJ the Jail officials IN the act Of saving
through the iron bars OF the Jail. he
VAS quickly confined in his cell and
urther search revealed lot ~ rope. with
which the prisoner doubtless intended 20
.et himself down d liberty
The wife was arrested this morning AZ
Old Point. and will De tried before the
Police Court Monday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON. u. @. Aug. F.-I.ieu-
tenant r. II. Moiner has been ordered
to the Mare Island naVy-yard Ensign
Branch photographic Office and orlercd
To the Pinta
Passed Assistant Surgeon II. T. Percy
det1,hed from the Washington navy
ward. and ordered to duty as a .nem-
Der of the Medical Examining Board at
the washington naVy-yard.
Surgeon s. H. Dickson has been de-
tacled from the Medical Examining
Board Washington naVy-yard. and or
,lcrcd TO temporary duty in the Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery.
Assistant Surgeon &. +. BCgg has been
detached from the Monterey, ordered
home. and granted two months leave.
Assistant Surgeon II. ID. Wilson detach-
cd from the Moncneahcla and ordered
10 the Washington navy-yaId.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
THE NfDISON TR.fGEDI.
Further Details OF the Killing of Whit
at BanNO Branch.

ASHEVIDLE. y. c.. Aug. I.-fu'ler de-
tails of the tragedy in Madison county
are 10 the effect that on the night OF
August 18th Zebulon Whit. United States
decu,y marshall, was killed In Banjo
branch lie was there on business, ana
also attended a party. After the party
about IL o'clock. while on the way 10
his cousins. four men, three Of whom he
had formerly arrested. raised an aite:ca-
ton with him Zeb. called a friend to
assist him. who succeeded in quoting
the matter They then got Whit TO send
his friend On few steps so that they
could have few words in private Win
him. As soon as the friend was out OF
The way they turned on Whit with gun
and pistols disarming Whit of his pistol
and fred four times. only one shot took
effect. but that penetrated the heart, kill
ing him instantly. The friea1 returned
and was threatened with death If he at
tempted 10 get away and tell his brother
He succeeded, however. In GLIDING the
murderers. and went TO the HON OF Whit
and informed his people OF the tragedy.
The men who committed the murder are
Jsff. Mace. John Fletcher, Newt Mace,
and Len Malone. Three Of the men
are in hiding hut Jeff. Mace, who was cut
several times in the ARRAY is under ar
rest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
Ex-Judgc and City Clerk at War.

WILMINGTON. y. c.. Agg. T.-Great
excitement was created here this after
noon by a personal difficulty between
OK Judge Daniel l.. Russell and f. u.
Rice. city clerk and treasurer. Both
occurred at Russells office. and after
some bitter words. Russell produced a pis-
toll Rice was unarmed and not being
.avors lily impressed with the appearance
Of Rusycll's battery, took refuge IN an
adjoining building Shortly afterwards
Russell was arrested and arraigned be-
fore magistrate. He waived eSamina-
ton. and was recognized 10 appear at the
next term Of the Superior Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Every one We have here's 10 years
former price 81 10 $40, are now sell
ing for 75c.
Wouldn't II pay you 20 buy for these
two months wear ard next season.
Plain German Silver Trilby Hearts. with
opera chains 10 match, 5Oc for chain
and heart. is one Of the specials at
the jewelry counter. Silyer-Plate Belt
Buckles with raised initial letters, for
l5c., is another.
A clearing sale here sold us almost en-
entirely out 81 Navy-Blue Stuffs for
skirts and suits. but with the opening
OF the store this (MOnday) morning an
almost entire new assortment awaits
you. You must know We could buy
them 20 great advantage this late in
the season. This advantage Is all
yours.
A BASKET PICNIC. -Obiong. Round.
and Square Work-Baskets of fancy
colored straw. and Colored Grass
Lunch and School Bags-5.O00 OF them
on sale here AT l0c. choice.
A FURRY IN COTTONS. The Wash
Cotton Dress Goods business this sea-
son was never equallei IN any former
year Strange to say, Ginghams did
not sell as we'll as others-hence of all
the big stock we bought, GinghamS
alone remain 10 De sold.
DO you think We will sell them? Here
are the prices:
Pic. Dress Ginghams. SIG. yard.
Zoe. Dress Ginghams. size. yard.
Sc Dress Ginghams. 5i1c yard.
3jc. Imported Ginghams loc. yard
3cc Imported Ginghams. Toe. yard.
DC. Imported Ginghams, Zoe. yard.
SOC. Imported Glnghams. l0c. yard.
Pretty patterns and ugly patterns OF all
colors 20 In this sale.
Should you want Ribbons, there is here
an assortment that doubles any former
stock. IL is accounted for by a tre-
mendous purchase OF Pure Silk Satin
Ribbons in
Black.
White.
Cream.
shades OF Pink:
shades OF Light Blue:
shades Of Navy;
shades Of Red
Lavenders. Lilacs. and Niles.
No 5, sc. yard-compare with your iOc.
quality.
No, Z. Sc. yarG-compare with your
l2hc. quality.
No. IL. l2lac. yard-osn'pars with your
&c. quality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Coyngton, Ky; Miss Kerchevan; Miss
Hutcherson Richmond Va. Chaperones
Mrs. McHenry Hartford. KY, Mrs.
HutchersOn Richmond Va. N,essrs.
John G.. Goodloe. j. r. Hail. Jr.. Alton.
Va; Or. Williams. Portsmouth. Va;
Fulton Williams. Avon; J. l.. Goodloe.
stanton; l.. Hutchison. Richmond. l..
NJ. Dell Baltimore Nd; j. r. Sykes,
Norfolk. Va.
The season al Mountain-Top Hotel and
the Alton is now ar its height. Dancing
and other pleasant amusemonts are in
dulged IN nearly every evening. Every
body seems 20 be enjoying themselves
with the fine breezes and clear weather.