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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
WHISKY IRUsI SHORTAGE.
Another Discovered-It Involves $500
ooo

CHICAGO, March 2G-The discovery
OF another large shortage in the accounts
OF the WHISKY Trust has been made
Between $4,000 and S4J0,OO, which was
raid to the old manag ement as reDates
On freight, was not entered on the DOCKS
The exact amount Is not known YET;
Positive evidence has been discovered
that the money found its way INTO inc
treasury OF the trust. but the experts at
WORK on the books have not been able 10
find trace of Il on the books. Tne 70
bates cover almost the entire period OF
the trusts existence.
The shortage was possible by lodging
the Interstate Commerce law. W hen
General McNulta assumed the receiver
ship Of the trust nc soon learned that
rebates had been paid after freight was
billed out and prepaid at the rate liked
by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Then Receiver McNulta discovered that
the rebates on shipments OF spirits had
not been credited to the trust on the
books. IT is reported that two directors
got the whole sum to put them on an
equal footing with the directors who got
lat contracts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
THE NEW BlT1LESHIPS.
How They are to be Designated Before
Tley are Launched.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 26.-Secre-
tary Herbert has officially designed the
titles by which the vessels recently au-
thorized by Congress will be known until
launched.
They ere battleships Nos. and g. gun
boats Nos. 10, II, u. u. II and Is, torpedo
beats Nos. 9. and S. and tugboat No. 3,
the latter to be built at the Norfolk navy
yard.
The general features Of the vessels
which are 10 be built by contract have
been practically agreed upon. and the
working plans of the gunboats are rap
idly progressing.
Those OF the battleshp5 and torpedo
beats are to be but slightly modified from
existing vessels. Secretary Herbert eX-
poets to advertise for proposals Tor some
OF the rev ships next month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
THE BRUINS WICK CAMPAIGN.
There NAY he One Hundred Names on th'
Ticket In That County.

BARRow'S STORE. VA. March 2s.-
Special.-Yesterday being County Court,
and the spring campaign having fully
opened. 1t naturally drew out a large
crowd. There are several candidates for
each office. and from the present outlook
At appears that lively campaign will fol-
low. IL seems that the political lines
will not be drawn. as there seems TO be
considerable opposition 10 this being done.
Judging from the number OF candidates
at present for the different offices there
will be about one hundred names oil the
ticket for this county
Mrs. Susan s. w. Sanford died atther
home near Octagon. last night. Of pneu-
moDia.
Mr.. Haskins Flynn is lying critically
III at bis home near Octagon with pneu-
monia. and not much hope is entertained
OF his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
nFNorNCYD TFAMoH.
DISCUSSION IN THE kEICHsTA0.
Centreists Admit q Biunder Has Beer
Made-The Salvation.

LONDON, March 26.-The Daily News
Berlin correspondent says THE probable
consequences of the discussion. in the
Reichstag are much discussed in the
Hobbies OF Parliament. 1t cannot be said
that cheerful spirits prevail among the
majority The Centrists, especially, be-
gin to see that blunder has been made.
'Sle Centre party was on the verge OF
attaining friendly terms with the Gov
eminent and of realizing all its desires.
Now II is further than ever from the de-
sired goal.
THE Radicals admit the critical char
acter of the situation, although they
claim that il Is improved so lar as they
are concerned by the Emperor's telegram
TO Prince Bismarck. in which he con-
demned the action of the Reichstag. The
telegram will be used TO alarm the cleo
tors. who will be told that their consti-
tutional rights are being attacked"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

The New, York National League Base.
nil CInb Will make their appearance IN
This citv to-day fer the first time m
three wears. They will divide their team
and play game at west-Eqd Park this
AFTERNOON about $50 o'clock. Thcy viii
plsv Richmond College tomorrow after
noon. AID will lend the Spiders one &C
their batteries. The New Yorks have
been na<ing their annual southern tour
and are I'm great, shape The roOters may
expect some gilt-edged work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
The Gunkers III Fort Monroe

FORT MONROE, VA. March 2O.-Ine
Philadelphia club again split INTO Two
teams to-day, and gave the l'5W speCtd-
tors pretty exhibition or fast pase-
ball. The first nine, which was composed
mostly of the veterans. finally won, but
they had their hands full up to the fifth
inning, when the score stood 4 to 3 in
favor Of the second nine McGill pitched
for the second nine the first four in
nings. The final score was Il 10 ..
Batteries-Weyhing. Beal and Buckley
McGill, Baldwin and Clements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
The NAV Dsy Holiday.

LONDON. March 2G.-In the House OF
Commons to-day Mr.. James kler tlaLule
psked il the Government would lhiI0yIIirv
n bill making May Day genef Il ioiI5dy
or Whether they would grant nonday
TO Government employees on that DAY
President William Harcourt :alI tne
Government must answer Doth questlo"S
RESPONDING to questions by. Mr.. {. );
Darling. Sir William Harcourt mtlilldleu
that the Government would introduce
a hin providing for the payment or mem
re IF the Commons when SUCH a
measure could become practicable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
Receiver Appointed fer a Bank.

DUBOIS. PA. March 26.-Hugh McCul;;
Tough, eX-councilman, mas beeh appointed
receiver for the defInct Bank of Dubois,
and. with the stockholders, met the cred
itors at the Opera-House THIS afternoon.
As time drags along the creditors nave
become considerably excited over the
hangs affairs. and hundreds of thousands
of dollars in Judgments have been en-
tered against the stockholders, but since
this afternoons meeting matters are as
Stunning more definite shape, ana petIer
feeling nreXails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
william Dawson Loses His Life While Out
Cunning,

DANVILLE. VA, March 26-Special..-
William Dawson, the thirteen-year-old
son of w. II. Dawson, prominent farm
er Of this county, accidentally shot him
self Yesterday. The boy was out shoot
ing robins in a field near where his
father was experimenting farm work.
In some way the double -barrelled gun
was discharged. and the full load taking
effect in the neck. The boy was in
stantly killed. Just how it occurred
no one knows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
EVEN1S OF THE TURF,
Three Horses Fell After Leaving the Half
Mile Post.

Mile Post.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The usual
good attendance prevailed at the Old Do
minion track this evening. Fifteen books
were on, and four favorites won. Jockey
Clare mas been notified that he cannot
longer ride here. Summaries:
First race-four and a haG furlongs-
Somage 90 TO u first, Ella second, Alep-
po third. Time, not given.
Second race-siX and quarter fur
longs-Benevolio Is to 81 first, Tenacious
second. G. O. d. third. Time. 1:2l.
Third race-fcur and a half furlongs-
Adaxus q to u first, Annie 7. second,
Sir Alfred third. Time, SO IL.
Fourth race-one mile--Jim Mclaughlin
e to 81 first. Billy Boy second, Paris
third. Time. 1i5.
Fifth race-six and a quarter furlongs-
John +. q TO 10) first Dana second,
Fritz third. Time, l II IL.
Sixth race-sevcn furlorgs Westside
q to p first Glenal second, Fox Glove
third. Time 1:S1 -.
RESULTS AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. March 26.-tair
weather and a fairly good card OF sport
attracted only a fair crowd 10 the races
to-day, and with a fast track they mad
superior luck in picking the winners. Ihe
first race went to DR.. Work, a we'll
played favorite. Mary Thompson. an
odds-on favorite of the Atlantic Stable,
easily won the second
The purse in the fourth race went 10
Revenue, second choice, the favorte, Is.
r. Fly, Jr, finishing third. There was
great excitement in the last race when
Caramia, Pete Kelly and Doumat fell
after passing the half-mile post. throwing
their jockeys TO the ground. Fortunately
none were injured Buckaway was left
at the post and the favorite Dean Swift,
finished third. Summaries:
First race, six furlongs. purse-Dr.
Work 49, Keith. s to 81 first. Fidget Sec
ond, Van Brunt third. Time. ia 81.
Second race-five furlongs-May Thomp
son OO4. Krause. Q TO 10) first, Servia
second. Sam Mcmillan third Time, l:Ol l..
Third race-Fakir Ql2, Turbeer to o
first Ten Spring second, Rapidan third
Time. AS.
Fourth race-seven furlongsL
Ql2, Jones, TO p first. Bill White rec
ond, B. +. Fly Jr.. third. Time, ~ IL.
Fifth race-five furlongs-Miss Spreck!
Ql2, Mcknight, 5 to u first. Luke Shor
second, Dean Swift third. Time 1;l3 "a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

.o,roduc,ion use or display OF sec.ar'a 30
,,,s..uo,,on influences. or costumes ~
nnbiic scncoIs in certain ,buildlgsS oubI,e
hi also makes Il unlawful for any p"D nn'
scbo0 teacher TO use any ereeu =, "a
tartan book In any public schooi az
public school is TO be held ~ any 80 nns
owned by church. fehaI.les
wi Decentralization are imposed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
THE TBAMOH INCIDENT.
Massachusetts Commit oemen Dsnounced
by Noston Negroes.

BOSTON, MASS, March pa meeting
Of the Colored National League, held in
the African Methodist church this even
ing, TO discuss the Teamoh affair, adopt
ed these resolutions:
Whereas, the Committee on Mercan-
tila Affairs from our Commonwealth, re-
Gently sent outh on public business, rep
resenting the honor ard dignity of Mas
sachusetts, have countenanced. cncour-
aged, aided and abetted by word, act and
private endorsement. Determinations
against one OF their colleagues, because
of his color, actions till now unheard of
in the history Of the state,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
FIRE IN KING WILLIAM.
Burning of the Home OF Treasurer Ry-
land

KING WILLIAM C. H.. VA. March rs.
SpeciaL-Saturday evening about o'clock
Vermont. the residence of Hon. Robert
S. Ryland. was discovered on fire. Only
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryland were at home at
the time. with a colored boy. The flames
made rapid progress and very few things
were brought out. When friends arrived
only the basement could be entered. This
IS the old homestead of the Johnson
and Hawes family. and many portraits
and relies of them and OF General w. :.
II. Baylor were stored there. All are
lost: no insurance.
There are a number of candidates in the
field for county Offices. hut the canvass
has not become warm as yet. The Demo
Gratis decline making nominations. and II
Is uncertain what the Republicans VIII
do. There may be a free fight, with the
longest poll gets the simmon."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
SHEWILLSERVE FORLIFE
AN OLD WOMAN TO PAY THE PENAL
Ty0F NUMBERING HER HUSBAND.
C.nvassing for the Y. NJ. G.. A.-Another
Blunder Of The Populist Legislature
of North Carolina.

RALEIGH, y. c., March 25.-Speciai.-
Six convicts arrived here yesterday ior
the penitentiary from HEREFORD county
One OF them was life prisoner, neero
woman sxty-five years old. She was coh-
vlcted OF numbering her husband. ffior
to her sentence her brother gave pan
for her appearance to the amount Vi
10000. The parting scene between the
two was touching.
The interest in the approaching Guy
elections is growing. The new city chai
ter requires that the Mayer, the Clerh
and Tax Collector be elected by the Peo-
pie. Many candidates are looming up lot
the different offices, especially for May
or Captain s. A. Ashe, former editor OF
the News and Observer, is a candidate
for Mayor.
Governor Carr has issued a requisition
on the Governor of Pennsylvania Ioi
Walter Johnson. who is charged with
having murdered Warren Davis in North
ampton county in 1889. Johnson fled ana
has not since been heard Of. until he was
recently arrested i'm Pennsylvania. Inc
late Governor Fowle offered reward OF
800 for him.
Secretary l.. 4. Cutler and a. b. Paul
of Winston. are canvassing for the !.
NJ. c. \. While the financial condition or
the association Is better than IL was Il
year ago. still much help is needed to
carry on the good work begun.
Plans for a earning plant arc on foot
here. 1t has been urged for long time
that a plant of that kind would succeed
here.
Judge Starbuck is presiding at this term
NJ "a
one prisoners are in Jail. and there are
l03 cases TO be tried.
STUPID BLUNDrB.
There was a bill passed at the last Leg
islature entitled AN act to make rall-
roads redeem unused passes. This was
known as the "scalpers' bill There was
an error, and the word mot was lelt
out
The section i'm question reads: THAT
whenever any one-way or singular ticket
Is sold by any railway company
and when used by the purchaser thereof
II shall be the duty of the railroad COM
pany selling such ticket to redeem SAID
ticket at the same price paid for it. The
bill should read when not used
The Raleigh Township Executive Com
mittee met last night and fixed the date
of the general primaries. The ward prl-
maries will meet on the Sth Of April,
and the city primaries on the I'm.
AIessrs. VIII Russ and \. NJ. Shaffer are
the leading candidates for Mayor. Mr..
Russ is the Democrat.
THE CAPsToNE PLACED.
The large cap-stone was fixed on the
monument yesterday. and the side pieces
for the support of the pedestals OF the
artilleryman and cavalryman were put
i'm position. Now an observer can see a
rapid approach to completion.
Mr.. s. r. Hunnicutt the well-known
ball-player passed through here yester-
day on his way to Wake Forest. on whose
team he is to play. Last year he played
on the University and Petersburg teams.
He WILL later in the season, join the New
Orleans professional Southern League
club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
AnotAsr Victim of the trolley.

BROOKLYN. March ?s.-The trolley
cars claimed another victim to-nlsilt-
this time a woman siXty-thTee years Of
age. She was killed while on her way
10 attend services at 81. Pauls Roman
Catholic church, at Congress and Court
streets. Her body was mansled 10 n
nuln. she was beheaded: her entrails were
cut out, and her legs we're twisted ana
broken III nine different places. The wo-
man killed was Mrs. Mary Ann Medinger.
wife of Eugene +. Medinger a merchant
at la Broad street New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
Work Of MOOnshinarS.

WINSTON. n c.. March Especial
The moonshine whisky distillers OF
Wilkes county continue to seek revenge
on parties who report them to revenue
officers. News reached here to-day That
they burned a large feed barn, owned
by a good citizen named John Hail. a
few nights ago They also rocked the
house Of d man named Priyitt in the
same neighbOrhOOd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

CHARLES CITY c. H., March 26.-Spe-
cial.-Marshall Bell. who broke jail here
last Friday night, is reported TO have
been seen near the Old Toll Gate, on
Fulton Hill. late Saturday evening. The
statement In Sundays paper was erron-
eous as 10 the Jail. IL was Charles City
Jail, instead OF New Kent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
Mr. WHITE RAD'S REPLY.
He Replies TO the Attack of the Norfolk
PIlo'

NORFOLK. VA, March 26.-Special.-
Mr.. John whitehead. the Norfolk cores
pondent Of the Richmond Times. prints
a card in the Norfolk Virgnian to-mor-
row morning, I'm which ne denounces sam
w. Small. editor of the Pilot of this city.
The card is in reply &c an editorial In
to-aays Pilot charging that The Times
correspondent here has misrepresented
the police force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
R,,ry nine, i,lents Guilty.

the former confidential clerk OF J. Pierre.
pont- Morgan & Co.,. who was arrested
on Wednesday for alleged embezzlement
to the indictment OF grand larceny be-
fore Justice Fitzgerald this morning and
WAS sentenced 70 three xeags imprtson-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
The Lincolnshire Hand;cau

LONDON, March 26.-At Lincoln to-day
.he Lincolnshire Handicap OF 1000 SOW
ereigns, added TO sweepstakes of 20
soyereigns each, was won by Mr.. G. Dun
can Euclid Colonel Norths NEl Diablo
was second, and Baron de R0thschilds
Amandier third. Distance. one mile
straight Time. 1:44 40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

LINCOLN. NEB, March 26.-The Gov
ernor today signed the bill passed by
the Legislature appEopriating S3p'!so iot
the purchase of seed, grain. am loou
for drouth-stricken farmers OF Western
Nebraska. The law became immediately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
Larrs shipment Of Gold To-Day.

LONDON, March 26.-The Daily news
will saw in the morning that large snip
ment of gold to America is likely TO DE
made tomorrow. The withdrawn OF
cash from the market to-day is beIieVed
10 be connected with such shipment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
GIANTS Al CHARLOTTEsVILLE
They Play Against the Varsity Team-Vau
Hsi'rsn Still u WALL


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 2s-
For the first time this season the Giants
met a regularly organized team at thls
place to-day. Their opponents were the
strong University OF Virginia team A
large crowd was present TIE students
were out in force, and they were not
slow in making their presence known
every time an opportunity was Afforded.
The grounds were in excellent "on1i-
ton. and the best the Giants have had
a chance TO play on this season. Van
Haltren was unable TO play, and Brennan
took his place in ccntrefield. Ii will be
several days before Van Haltren will be
able TO don his Uniform. IL was not eX-
pected that the Nirginians would score,
but they succeeded in getting several
men 10 third. and made one hi. The
score was u 10 0.
Batteries: Wilson Meekin and German.
Rusie and Farrell; j. Nelson and c. Nell
sen.
THE ST. LOUIS BOYS.
MONTGOMERY. ALA. March 26.--The
st. Louis team defeated the local club
to-day in a terrific sl' eging match.
Score: Il. II. II
st. Louis =. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS u q 4
Retteries-RroiteI stein, McDougal and
PETIT; Bailey. King and Rappold.
BvAN-EATERs AND SENATOR'S.
SAVANNAH, c.. March 26.-The game
between Boston and Washington here to-
day was a regular smuggling match in
which Both teams participated. The Sem
ators led up to the fifth inning, but in
that inning Boston batted in twelve runs.
This seemed to demoralize the Senator'S.
fer all they did after that was 10 score
one run. The weather was good and at
tendance about 100. Score:
r. II. T..
Washington ......630l 10 o-i2 Is 3
Boston ..........5 0 0 l IL 0 0 0 20 q ]
THE oRIoLIs.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2S.-Baltimore
swatted the hog-hide hard and often ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
Not Rev. }. ". Johnson's Funeral.

A clerical error yesterday made Tho
Times state that number OF the Epis-
conal ministers left the Glorious to attend
the funeral services Of Rev. j. W. John
son (coloredD, rector of -. Phillips
church. when i'm fact they went TO attend
the funeral OF Helen Johnson, sister Of the
rector of the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

fhe Bennett Stables on west Broad
street were sold Monday ~ Chewning q
Rose. Mr. J. w. Ailerson was Tie pur.
chaser OF the real estate for Sl1. 100. and
Mr.. j. X. Dickerson bought the person
al property at s5.025. The sale only
nrieAs ara eansidsred 70 be good ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
THE CAPsToNE PLACED.
AN IMPORTANT BILL DISCOVERED.

A most ruinous bill was discovered yes
terday in the journal of the last Legis-
lature. This provides that debts can be
preferred by mortgage. No considering
of money on mortgage on real estate or
crops by persons other than the lender.
1t is, without doubt, another ''sneaked-
in" bill, and is a most damaging blow
TO the States prosperity. 1t was ratified
March 18th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
rKINLBY To vIsIr The WEST,
This Presidential Aspirant to Swing Roun
the Circle

COLUMBUS. o., March Ex-Governor
McKinley's southern trip will be followed
soon nv a swing round the circle through
the Vest. William NJ. Ham, member
~ the National Republican Committee
for OHIO. and Governor Mckinley's Com
Nest, where he has been for several
cnvernors visit. II Is now arranged
for TIA Governor to lsava Caan-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
A Contest Over Morgannsla. Clutches.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, March &c.
6pecial.-There IL quite sharp conflict
going on over the question whether Nor
Eannald, the Aqua creek train reb6er,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
The Earihnnlt School Plan.

ST PAUL. MINI. March 26.-ln the
House today Representative Soule intro
duced bill which is aimed at the SO
caIIed Faribault school plan. 1t prohlolt7
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
A New Payma,ter-G eral.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 26.mThe
deus ii. Stanton to be Paymaster-Gen-
eral of the army. with the rank OF brisa-
dier-general. TO succeed General smith.
retired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27

about the LIST of June. the w ts @ and
Glide most OF the western oua'eS "
extend TO the Pacific coast; o,araltv
I'm view of the fact, ~ - EnKiniey
doubted here that Governor "Sanartod
has pat himself on record, as ,nv,,sltert
from brownsville, Ca. as belns u,sa' or
.hIv opposed to the free cum" ss,,and
silver. He would hardly take - .shss
thew saw. against the unmistakap.e ,s"nred
of the people among whom ne live of
10 90 Immediately In the furtneIs 1r,,I,e
his interests In the presidential ho
lion.
M'KIyLEY OFF FOR FLORIDA.
SAVANNAH. GA, March "a MOTT
ing News special from Thomasvhie says,
sGovernor Mckinley has about rseo,
cred from a slight attack OF the srip'
which caused him TO spend severai uay
mofe I'm Thomasville than he ofisihails
intended and he will leave here to-"i'r-
row for st. Augustine. .s hin,
When shown paper whicn quoleu IT,.
as saving that If the Republican parry
declared for free silver he would not ae'
cent nomir alton for President. tue 0oE
ernor shrugged his shoulders ana snii'.hs
" said. why, that's absurd lie he,
Their denied or confirmed the statehleiI.
and declined to be interviewed more VI
the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
m'KrsLrr OFF FOR FLORIDA
UARf.
Mr.. JOHN II. BLUNT.

,=1ir.A>-D. VA, March 26.-SpeciaI-
John II. Blunt. Esq. died at his nome
about three miles from here, last h ,9
Mir, Blunt was born and reared III nan
over and has lived here all his years,
twenty-three i'm number re was az
ardent union man, and mas Oeeh az,
office-holder for years. lie was ~
DHnries rnaeistrate. commissioner OF the
rnvenue and under the last Republican
Standardization was postmaster here. ne
viii be buried in the morning from MS
late home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
ana @. nALLAs CoONs.

CIrLPEPER VA. March Especial
Mr. q. Dallas Coons, a prominent larnle'
and influential citizen OF thlS c0up nv,
chile at his residence, near Ryiahd pos
oeice was suddcnly stricken at ABOUT
~ o'clock this morning, and died IN n a d
few minutes. Mr.. Coons was a brother
of our Circuit Court Clerk, warren f. r."
Coons. and was prominently known III
Uosbireton Mr.. Coons was about sixty
Years OF age. lie leaves wife, son ana
daughter. Iouor.
His remains will be inferred at Jener,
sonton. this county. tomorrow ai'ol HO0"
at the old family burying-srouhu'
JUDGE LEROY r, BOX.
sr MCE 70 The Advertiser from Edwards
Vile Ala. says: IT., - ,bts
Judge Leroy +. Box died mere ME-. LIE.
morning Judge Box has been mem9tr
Of or the he, State Legislature, was state SUI
perintendent of instruction IQI . iUu,
wears. and was serving ms thlid Term
as circuit Judge when he died.