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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
BILL NYE PASSES AWAY.
A Life Devoted 10 HumOr Answers The
Grim Roapef'S Call.
A SKETCH OF 7H1 HUMORISi'S LIFE.
Oyerworked, lie Dies From stroke Oh
Paralysis Received a Few Days Ago.
Something OF His Early Life and
His Most Noted Writings.

AsHEVILLE, n. c.. Feb. 22.-Bill Nye
died at his home, Buck Shoals, near TINS
city, at :35 this afternoon.
SKETCH OF BILL NYE.
Edgar Wilson Nye was born in Shirley,
Piscataqua county, Me. August % le'V'
lie was educated in an academy at River
Falls, Wis. Aftervard he removed 10
Wyoming Territory where he studied law
and was admitted TO the bar in 1876. lie
begun early to contribute humorous
sketches to the newspapers. using the
pen-name Of "Bnl Nye."
His first letters were written for the
Cheyenne Sun at 81 column. lie was
afterwards on the staff OF the Denver
Tribune, and subsequently became editor
Of the Laramie Boomerang. Ills humor-
Gus writings in that paper attracted wide
attention. and the Laramie Boomerang
began TO be quoted by newspapers
throughout the country.
After being connected with western
Journals, ne went East and settled in Sew
York. A residence In New York not be-
ing particularly 20 his tastes. he purchas-
ed a fine property near Asheville, y. G,
and moved thither with his family. About
FIVE years ago Mr. Nye and James WHIT
comb Riley, the HOosier poet formed a
partnership. and for several seasons ap-
pearcd IN ygrOus parts of the country,
each reading from his own works. Ow-
ire 10 some disagreement, AIR. Nye and
Afr. Riley parted company. Mr.. Nye con-
tinued his lecture tours during the sue
ceedng seasons up 10 a few months ago,
either alone or I'm the company Of well
known New York chalk artist" Mr..
Nyo's humorous works are all of highly
humorous character, and comprise among
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

brief as Il IS. would not be inappropriate
on this occasion.
And now. why is It we are here? Nhat
has brought us together? what means
this concoursc Of people2 The answer Is
ready upon every tongue Southern "o-
mems love for the memories ol sel,- s,l.-
Grafton ago: southern women's devotion
10 tho cause which. though enveloped IN
the clouds Of defeat yet Is circled by
blaze of glory. has called us from our IRE
sides and business 20 this spot. 1he
daughters and granddaughters OF the wo-
men who did so much 20 make TINS sunny
cline OF ours so classic and rich III MS
toric lore in time Of war and pattie sounu'
are here TO attest their fealty 10 the
traditions OF that period by dedicatins
this structure as a depository OF Con-
federate relies. setting apart a room for
each of the states whose sons Followed
the star Of Lee, Johnston, Beauregafd'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

Or Smith. and assigning it TO the care OF
a regent, herself the worthy descendant
Of some patriot who wore the gray or
gave aid and comfort 10 those engaged I'D
the terrific struggle. Burning with ot-
sire to establish such an institution In this
old city. the capital of the confederacN
whose very streets seem 10 be conse-
Grated ground, still resoundlng IN the
irnaginativc ear with the tramp, tramp,
tramp Of the army that wrought rcnoWh
imperishable from Gettysburg heights 80
these city gates; from Bethel TO Apo
mattOx, those devoted women determined
10 raise the necessary funds for the pur-
pose. When this resolution was formed
success was assured IN March. 1899. the
society was organized. Soon thereafter
Colonel John B. Cary, as member OF
the City Council of Richmond. offered a
resolution donating this property, and
the resolution was promptly passed. The
society has expended about $4,000 IN re-
pairs and Improvements. Where all have
acted 50 nobly and done so well, it would
be almost impossible TO accord special
credit to any. yet feel sure j will voice
the sentiments Of the individual mem
bers of the society when | mention as
worthy of particular notice for their un-
tIing ana efficient efforts Mrs. Joseph
Bryan, president OF the society. and Mrs.
r. u. HOtchkiss, chairman OF the Build
ing Committee.
Hastily passing on. let me ask: What
building is this We dedicate?
II IS what was the White House. the
Executive Mansion, Of the COnfederacy.
| Within these walls councils Of state and
councils Of war were held. policies dis
| cussed and campaigns mapped. Beneath
, this roof statesmen met statesmen, and
| warriors met warriors. all filed with a
/, loyalty that knew no quenchng, and a
zeal that knew no lessening. Through
these corridors rang voices, all in har-
mony, all proclaiming allegiance TO a
cause about which clustered the affec-
tions Of a people who had staked every
thing in its maintenance and defence.
Yes this was the official home
of the Chief Magistrate Of the
new American republic. founded upon
the eternal principles Of right and justice,
but whose life was crushed out Of 10
under the Juggernaut wheels of superior
numbers and ilerciless power-numbers
recruited from the four cOners OF the
earth, and power secured from the COM
bned naHonalties Of the globe.
How precious. indeed. are the recoilec-
tions that hang round these precincts,
Every spot is sacred. every room is hal
lowed. II these walls could but speak,
what tales OF JOY and anxiety, happiness
and woe, they would unfold. In their
/ massiveness they stand indeed as a me
mortal to the great man syhO once occu-
pied them: and in their stateliness, as a
reminder Of the lofty character OF the
beloved Chief Magistrate of the short
lived but glorihed and immortalized Con-
+ federacy.
! But. while the tendrlls OF all our hearts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
RICHTER 70 ocrAN VIEW II. J.
A Schooner Almost SUNK With Burden
of Ice.

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. Especial -
Judge HuphcJ OF tho United States
Court, to-day appointed @. Emerson
Smith n Portsmouth. receiver for the
Ocean View railroad, upon application OF
the Walker Manufacturing Company. Of
Cleveland. Ohio, which sold the railroad
company its motors.
The claim amounts 10 about $1,000.
There are "a number Of smaller claims.
The tug Asher j. Hudson arrived here
last night from Baltimore. with the barge
c. r. Rowland In tow. Captain VIII
liams. OF the tug. reports considerable
ice IN the upper part Of the bay. lie
says that when of the mouth OF the
Rappahaunock river yesterday, Captain
Records. OF the schooner Mary and Fran
els. signalled him for assistance. The
schooner was bound from Baltimore to
Plymouth. y. c., with cargo OF she'll
lime.
When sighted by the Hudson, the
schooner was badly iced up, and was
rapidlv filling with water. The captain
and crew had all their personal effects on
deck. ready to take 10 the small boat.
The Hudson would have gone TO the ves-
sells assistance AT once. could she have
done SO. but the fact that she had a
barge in tow. and that the sea was very
rough. prevented her from doing 80.
The Hudson. however signalled the
tug Hercules. which took the Mary and
Francis in townA and when last seen
by the Hudson she was trying 10 get IN
the mouth OF the RaDpahannock or the
Piankatank river. She looked as thoush
she was well down in the water. Inc
Hudson al that time was badly iced up
and mad a heavy list 10 starboard. The
Mary and Francis is owned by her mas
ter, Captain Records, ana was not III
sured.
The schooner John Pierce, Captain
Crowley. arrived here to-day from Ne"
York, with her sides covered with Ice
from stem 70 stern.
The large steamer 81. Paul which mas
hcen in the Newport News dry dock FOR
several days. IS expected TO sail from
there either to-day or tomorrow Tor
New York
The divers that examined the British
shin nangalore Yesterday report that her
bottom is in very good condition. consid-
ersng tie fact that she has been twice
aground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

cRANBERY. y. c., Feb. -. Special :
News has just reached here OF hght
10 a finish between three prominent citi
zens of Bakersville. y. G. The report
is that few days since some trGuDie
came IN between Miit Buchanan, depd-
~ Irntfed states marshal and T. \. Love,
an attorne., but friends interfered, ana
the trouble for the time was qu.etea o.
But in the ffternOon Buchanan, accom-
nanied by J ~. Hymes. another deputy
marshal entered another store, where
Love was. and the trouble was revived
hut this time between Hymes and Love
when Hymes attacked him with a shoye,i.
hurt Mailing more definite can be learn
Ell as Bakersyllle Is twenty-five miies
from here. and all commuuicailon Is cur
Off by snow. The mail has not beeh ~
from there since the occurrence.
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,ban,s wall and the sisters lament. But
mid flame. carnage death. and lamenta-
fions. though their land was reddeninS
with blood ana their loved ones were
FALLING like leaves in autumn, they stood
iika heroines-iirm. steadfast. and con-
oh women Of the Confederacy your
fame IS deathless; you need not mohu-
ment nor sculptured stone TO perpetudte
n Young maidens, gather at the rect Oh
sorne Confederate matron in some remin-
isceut hour and listen 20 her story OF
those DAYS, now more than thirty years
past. and how God gave her courage
fortitude, and strength 10 bear her priva-
tions. sufferings. and bereavemen's ana
live.
But / must not permit my feelings 10
secure the mastery OF me. Ny soul must
b. still
have felt that this tribute 10 tho
daughters or the Confederacy, poe9 end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM.
lRear Wow !

ontwine this historic structure there IS
no lingering feeling of bitterness, engen-
dered by intermeclne strife. in our
breasts. Neither are We engaged in this
work in any spirit Of disloyalty 10 our
reunited land. oh. no, We are one peo-
pie. under the aegis OF one nag. afiirm
ing allegiance TO one Constitution, wOr-
shipping at one altar and moving for
ward TO one goal. While We have no
retractions TO make. no recantauons 10
sing. while We intend ever TO be true
10 ourselves, 10 our martyred dead. and
10 our heroes. dead and living. 10 our
traditions and civilization. 10 everything
that characterizes brave ana chivalrous
race, We proclaim ourselves loyal sons
and daughters OF this union.
j must now discharge duty which has
been assigned me. | must perform "A
task which. though pleasant. will be la
hor lost have the honor OF introduc-
ing TO you a gentleman who needs no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

cherish the relation which unite them
as children OF one Father ana as
citizens Of one country. and when
freedom, founded on constitutional law
ana religion. pure and undeiiled, shaii
mako our whole land happy and III 'he
whole world with peace.
And 10 God. Most High, Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost, we wlll ascriDe an
honor and glory forever. Amen.
AZ SIS conclusion, Judge Christian read
n telegram received from Miss May Sin
glqtOn Hampton OF cOngratulation on
the auspicious day. Greeting 10 Con-
fedcratc Memorial Literary Society; re-
grct I am not with you" In this con-
neciion IL must be stated that a tele-
gram was also received from Mrs. Bar
ton Haxan Wise. now in attendance upon
the Congress OF Daughters Of the Aneri-
can Revolution" In Washington. This
stated that her motion 70 make an APP
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

Judged by posterity. Shakespeare ana
Rurns outlived the Puritans VINO ue-
nounced them because they ioiowe1 'ne
social fashions Of their tinc' anu ~.
later biographers say tha. '"s a,a,,s
81 his envious rivals who smarted under
his severe but just criticism. These gent
uses, like Allison, Swift, Dickens ana
host of others, were tempted by cake,
and ale" and stirred by the rustic oi
petticoat." but they are judged now py
their virtues and their work, and not oy
their occasional f0llies
Bill Nye's fame will not suffer, ana De-
fore he is cold In death a thousand pens
and u million tongues will pay teh'er
tributes TO his LOVING heart. and men VIII
sadly say that much Of the sunshine OF
their lives departed with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
Ayarrow Escape From browning.

THE WADE. CHARLES CITY, CO..
VA, Feb. Especial Friday evening,
as the steamer Mccall made the landing
al Westovcr wharf. the gang beard sliO-
ped of OF the boat. carrying with 1t one
Of the deck hands.
lie took a header aud down he went.
Fortunately he came mp near the wnati
and was able 10 catch hold OF one OF the
p!les til a rope could be gotten 10 him,
when re was hauled on board the boat
He was paralyzed with fright aud cold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
sen,inr s,ewart at Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA, Feb. 22.-Special.-
The silver campaign in this section of
the State was opened tonight with a
meeting at the Academy OF Music, which
was addressed by Senator Stewart, or
Nevada.
About six hundred people were present.
Both the Old parties were equally abused.
and an independent silver party advo-
Gated as the only remedy for the ccun-
try's ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
A Jail Delivery.

WINSTON. y. C.. Feb. n,-speciaa.-
Three prisoners broke out OF fadkin coun-
~ jail Thursday n!.ht. but all or them
have been recapturcd. one or them.
named Logan, was shot and fafaiiy
wounded by Jaller Kelly as he ran cut
OF the jail.
William Gadberry (colorsd). who was
convicted last fall of murdering hts sweet
heart. was one OF the prisoners who broke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
vEATdEx foxsCAsr.

WASHINGTON. Feb. s,.-forecasf for
Sipdsy:
FOR Virginia and North 'afo''na- = All,
but partly cloudy. WARMER s'ri"s'S
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
Nel,n Goes Free.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Feb. %. Special.
A special from Jackson City says Nelson
has been released on 500 bond. aud the
general idea IS that he will go scott free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
The CONFEDERATE MUSEUM.
The Historic Hall Opsned With Imposing
CsrmOnieS YeSttldiy.
4 TREMENDOUS CROWD PRESENT.
YIoqucnt Addresses by General Brady T.
johnson and Gov. Charles i. oterrnii.
Dr. Hores Tcrvcnt tPraycr-hnother
Large Crowd at sight.

All O'Clock yesterday. the Confederate
Museum was formally opened. and from
! TO 4 in Che afternoon ana S to 10 at
nlsat was visited by thousands. in fact,
the ouinourng OF people suggested that
a. applied TO the Cause of the Confed-
eracy. the term Lost is liable, decided
lv. TO other than the orthodox construc-
lion. During the afternoon hours q
.ortlruous stream Of visitors taxed tie
efficiency of the policemen wisely station
ga about the building, who managed
The crowd so admirably however, that
III no time was there crush or conlu-
sion. il was an agreeable study or sew
cral thines. including the faiihiulness
of the Southern heart. that this same
crowd furnished. Gravity was present
- an unusual and deep degree on inc
lsces. which suggested the general "p-
.oreclation that Confederate relics are
not the opponents of "a tradition. but OF
a memory of very vital quality. 10
,sorr corrcsnsndont this social tone, II we
nav So speak. was very rcmarkapie anu
I.r,- tfaufful There were ola mtfi
and women. and young ones prominent
And obscure. but one in the common cause
OF devotion TO yalor purity ana ho,it
The DAY was as perfect a. union "i ~.
liant sky and hracing AIR as even o
virginia climate can tuihlsh, anu
sun r,oursd viyidly into the white puiio-
OPENING ENERClSEs.
At o'clock the formal opening eAyl. ',l.
ciees took place I'm the main paIlor oil ,ne
mansion. toward which visitors 20 ll'
Xarlor- rooms had gradually srayitaieo.
,rho Governor and ms staff entered 7tuou1
21. and took positions about lnv pa.
..-f v.ifb a hattie-fac. whose age ana
eiens of service were its vericst grace.
me windows were curtainod with nass'
o,1 the white of the walls was only tres
passed upon by large portraits oI stone
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-13
FORT sUMTER'S FLAG.
Now in the Possession of Mrs
flaf- Elizabe tn Anderson.
Although Tattered 1t Is Still Intact and
Highly Treasured by the Patriotic
widow of Its Gallant De-
fender, Mai. Anderson.

The dag of Sumter, which | have just
seen and which few know to be IN eX-
istenre, might preach many sermon
of patriotism, writes a correspondent
of the New York Herald. This best
record of the wars beginning is not
with the other battle flags at the war
department. 1t is in even Safer hands,
for the widow of the brave soldier who
fought to defend it treasures it with her
dearest possessions. Mrs. Elizabeth
Anderson, widow of Brevet Maj. Gen.
Anderson, the hero of Sumter, has lived
for several years very quietly in Wash
ington. Having heard of Mrs. Ander-
sons residence there and of her posses
sion of the famous flag, | went on a
patriotic pilgrimage to touch the ragged
folds of this glorious odd Glory and
to hear from her the story of its expert
ence.
There were two flags at Fort Sumter,
which had been carried there by Maj.
Anderson when he evacuated Fort Moul-
trie-one known as the garrison flag,
used III fair weather, and the other as
the storm flag. The finer garrison flag,
used in fair weather, is not the flag of
Sumter. Bad weather during April of
1861 gave this good fortune to it's coars-
er companion, and while Mrs. Anderson
keeps both of the good flags in company,
it is the storm flag which will always be
the valued relic.
Mrs. Anderson has been very jealous
of her treasures. In fact, since her hus-
bands death, in 1871, only once has the
Sumter flag been out of herkeeping, and
this was at recent celebration of the
raising of the flag again over Sumter in
1865, and this time it was given into the
guardianship of the old Anderson zou-
ayes of New York. But before Mai An
derson's death even the flag had been
prominent in several celebrations, and
was an appropriate pail when it's defend
er was buried at West Point.
The flags first came into Maj. Ander-
sons possession when, after his return
to New York, following the evacuation
of Sumter, he made the usual garrison
invoice to the war department, includ-
ing the two flags in the list of returns.
With very fine sentiment, the secretary
of war sent back the flags with the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-13
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
just Retribution on All Untrustworthy
Admins ration.

just Retribution on All Untrustworthy
Admin ration.
Two successive overwhelming de-
feats ought to convince the democratic
party that it's administration of nation
al and state affairs does not meet with
popular approval. The election in 1894
was powerful expression of this disap-
proval. and Tuesday emphasized it.
The democratic party has no one to
blame but itself. 1t repudiated its sol
emn promises made in 1892. 1t pledged
itself in that year to provide sufficient
revenue to run the government. 1t has
not done so. 1t pledged itself to treat
gold and silver with the same consid-
GRAFTON. II has not done SO. 1t pledged
itself to maintain a foreign policy con-
sistent and vigorous, compelling re-
spect abroad and inspiring confidence
al home" 1t has not done so. 1t
pledged itself to rigidly enforce the
laws against trusts. and then sold itself
body and soul to King Havemeyers
sugar gang -.e....... -..-...... ...
With such a monument of broken
promises is it any wonder that the peo-
pie refuse to believe or trust the demo
cratic party?
There are four things the democratic
party. must do to redeem itself in the
estimation of the people OF these
United States. They are: Reform it.
sell; fully learn the sacredness of a
pledge; perform honestly and fearless
j. its duty as expressed in its plat
forms; retire forever and ever the
crowd of fossilated mugwumps who
have got control of it.
These things done-and it will re-
quire long time and hard work to DO
them-the democratic party may then
come forward with some hope of being
4. least recognized as a party with
which the people can transact business.
" hen that time comes large majority
of those now living will have been gath
cred TO the bosom of Abraham. And
the big mugwump will have been for
gOtten.-Chicago Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-13
First published March 6, 1896.
Publication Notice.

Is hereby given that it is the intention OF the
Board of County Commissioners of Allen Coun-
ty, Kansas to build a bridge across Liberty
creek near the south east corner .of section II,
township "a, range IL, in Geneva township, said
county and state;
That the estimated cost of said bridge is $1,000
and that said board of County Commissioners
of said Allen county Kansas intends at the next
regular session. which cOnvenes on the 10 day
of April, 1896, to appropriate the sum of $1,000
for the purpose of paying the cost of the con-
structiOn of said bridge:
Also, that 1t is the intention Of said Board to
build bridge across Big creek. in Elsmore
township, said county on the section line three
miles west of the town of Elsnore; that the es-
timated cost OF said bridge is s15OO and that
said Boar: of County Commissioners of said Al
len county, intends at the next regular session
which cOnVenes on the 13 day of April, 1896, to
appropriate the sun of $15C0 for the purpose of
paying the cost of the construction of said
bridge. By order OF the Board.
JAS. WAKEFIELD, E. d. LACEY.
County Clerk. Chairman.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-13
RYE FOR PASTURE.
Its Possibilities as a Grass Substitute Are
Worth Considering.

Its Possibilities as a Grass Substitute Are
Worth Considering.
If any of our readers anticipate a
shortage of late fall and early spring
pasture it would be well for them to
consider the possibilities of rye as a
substitute for tame grasses When
breaking up our farms fifteen years
ago, preparatory to seeding them to
tame grasses we made large use of rye,
sowing it in August and September,
pasturing it late in the fall and early
in the spring, and sometimes turning
off in time to get half or two-thirds of
a crop of grain. We do not favor the
growth of rye as crop in itself, be-
lieving that either wheat or barley
will yield more moneys worth, but
when sown as pasture and as nurse
crop, so called, for the tame grasses,
as well as grain crop, we believe it
VIII pay any man who is short of grass
to sow rye for pasture ..
IN sowing rye Tor this purpose we
would plow the ground as soon as pos
sible after harvest and harrow down
this land as fast as it was plowed.
This will settle it, prepare a better
seed bed, and conserve moisture. We
would sow as soon as the conditions
are favorable for growth, usually about
the LIST of September, and if we intend
ed the land for pasture would sow a
peck of timothy seed at the same time.
If the season be favorable this will
afford good deal of pasture in the fall
for any kind of stock as well as for
horses and sheep in winter.
Our lambs last winter had picnic
on the Turkish wheat that grew up in
the stubble and it answered the same
purpose as rye. 1t will afford good
deal of pasture in the spring and can
be cut for grain or not as circum-
stances warrant Eight or ten pounds
of clover seed should be sown in the
spring either on the frozen'ground, or,
if the season be dry. as soon as the
frost is out, and covered with a smooth
ing harrow. Not the least advantage
of this method is that it renders stand
nrantinallu snre--Indiana Farmer