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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

food for himself, his vile and dozen
children II IL near the orchard and vine
ward country. and most OF the tree ana
hush fruits will grow here, as wei rs
vegetables and grain. Snow Is seldom
seen. vet the ground is SO high that the
nights following the warmest days are, as
a rule. cooled by steady breeze.
Plenty OF pure water j. AT manu. anu
the supply OF fuel is limitiess.
The first hour in the colony city re-
minds one OF the days OF 40 In the gold
camps OF the Pacific coast Everything
Is rough and crude. Most OF the houses
are temporary structures, MADE OF trees
cut within a few hundred feet OF their
sites. Some have bark Tor roofs re"
have planed floors, for a planing-mill and
,uo or three saw-mills are already buzz
ing and humming back in the forest. on
one of the principal avenues" stands d
big tent. formerly used by circus. TINS
bears the sign, michigan Meat Market
Bakery. and Restaurant On one SIDE
* a row OF rough board-tables; this Is the
restaurant Across the tent Is row OF
carcasses Of Southern beeves ana razor
hack hogs and bacon. II any one CARS
for n steak the waiter slices off n piece
from ono OF the carcasses, disappears be-
hind a screen. and I'm a few minutes re-
appears with the cooked meat on tin
plate. You eat it with an iron knife ana
fork. and have cup Of Rio coffee. and
huge corn-pone as Accompaniment.
Everything IS clean. however. and IL only
costs a quarter. The Nebraska ana
Minnesota" are the principal notes.
Each IS a two-story Lighthouse, with veran-
das around each floor; their combined ca
paclty is twenty-five guests, but frequent
ly n dozen or more "transients' bunk on
tho floor. with blanket for bedding.
The community includes many resi-
dents who have means. Several OF the
colony directors are men worth {JooVO
each. and il is estimated that the vet
eran soldiers who will come here draw
from Uncle Sans treasury over SJooooo
annually. all of which VIII be invested
here. Beggars are unknown. The men
are thrifty. enterprising Westerners' VIII
jna, TO work hard and live simply. Some
Of the older ones were pioneers In the
Northwest, and are accustomed 10 the
hardships Of life Of new country AS
YOU walk through the streets. the con.
spicuous absence Of loafers, tramps. and
the like IS noticeable.
No sale OF liquor IS allowed, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

ore-haIf. and the Is cent ratio begins.
This. remember, is In season when tug
Easter lily yield has been good.
MY 6isinterosted advice 10 the lover
of the Easter lily Is to purchase the pusvs
i'm the fall, set them out IN pots 'no
smaller the better. and keep them wnte'
ed until the reward comes. his VIII "
in tho form OF generous lilies by Easter
At any time of year the bulbs VIII grow
and bloom, but Easter Is the accep'e"
time for the blossoms
HARRISON WEDDING.
The decorations at the wedding OF HAT
rison and Mrs. Dimmick Will be iarseiy
of Easter lilies. with a strong bit OF color
introduced. Many OF the flowers. 1t Is
said. will come ON from the White HOUSE.
conservatory. for its present mistress sup
plies IL with plants that are her OWL
and not the nations show property
The Morton Conservatives are remark
able things. Levi r. Mortons five daugn'
ters send away plants at Easter anu re-
ceive as many as they send away. IN
New York florists shop there are ORDERS
for Easter lilies to be sent TO the young
ladies in great papier mdcnc vases, th~
flowers to match the vases. which In turn
match the different boudoifs. This ~ a
very select Easter fad, the matchiag OK
flowers to vase. xhicn may be blue or
Nile green or n pink impossible In ma
ture. but possible always to the florist
art.
In their line the florists do as much
work at Easter as the shops do at Christ
mas. Christmas time the holly stands
get all the trade. but every flower. as
well as every dog. has It's day.
A cool million looks very cool, indeed,
spent upon perishahle buds that melt
away like ice as you gaze. But you can
count the fun million II you take walk
past a thousand homes where display
dwells al Eastertlde. HELEN WARD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

land was not open for settlement until
last September. the immigrants were
Obliged TO wait in the vicinity; and for
month before the opening, over 800 fam
lilies were encamped about Abbeville and
Triton. the nearest villages.
Since the days OF the last corn harvest,
FITZGERALD has been the Mecca OF hun
dreds of families. BY twos, by threes,
and by dozens have the white-topped
wagons appeared, slowly rolling along the
single highway which leads 10 this place
There is but one railroad In the vicinity
and its nearest station is six miles dis
tant; vet for two months several extra
freight-trains have been run, loaded with
the household effects OF the settlers.
These people have come from as far rs
the northern boundary OF North Dakota.
In fact they represent all. parts OF the
great Northumberland ali ordinary Nocl-
tIons. for mechanics, professional men,
merchants. and real estate dealers, have
taken shares as well as farmers. The
colony does not lack men.
The old soldiers did not come TO Fitz-
gerald for its historic associations. The
nrincipal attractions were the cheapness
OF the land. the agreeable climate. and
The fertility of the soil This Is IN what
Is termed the wire-gras region or Geor-
eia. but the title Is deceptive An indus
trIous farmer with long -eared Georgia
mule can make barren-Iooking. sandy SOIL
yield enough from . few acres to furnish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
he VAS LUFFiNG,
But Had to Cave In When tho Cowboy
Began sample Shooting.

Began sample Shooting.
There were five of us who got to the
crossing OF Kaw river at the same time.
and we found the old scow, which did
duty as a ferry-bOat on the FAR side, with
the ferryman dangling his bare feet In the
wafer. and evidently taking things easy.
Say, youw called cowboy from our
side.
"Wall, what is it?" .I.
1--WE want TO cross over.
Eyes. guess ye do
Come on with the scow."
81 don't have to till GIT ready"
when will you get ready:'
Cant tell"
II was evident that we had bumped 'p
against an eccentric character. and as no
one was In a hurry, We waited patiently
for him to take his time. After hfteen CT
twenty minutes. he called;
.Nfebbe We halr't heard the newsw
"What IS itT asked the cowboy. who
had been delegated 10 do ths talking on
our side.
The price for gittin' over used to be
quarter, but it has riz.
What is 1t now!'
half n dollar"
And I've some news for your
WALL"
"Tbe nrice of cartridges used TO be flf-
ty cents box, but they've come down
TO a quarter and kin afford to waste
dozen or sou re
"ShoOtin at what'
AT you, I'll give you FIVE minutes to
.. make a START
kin YOU PUNK that?" asked the ferry
man. as he held up his hat on stick.
you bet" replied the cowboy, as he
sent two bullets through H.
That's nun, and I'll come over. This
il my blufiin day. and bate TO craw-
fish: but II | must. l must. That's the
trouble out in this kentry. You blum an
| Iniun. and lick q chlnymap. and git all
swelled I'd over IL, and then along comes
| a critter who shoots two-handed. ana
makes you eat grass. Mighty pecooliar
! ROW the price OF cartridges fell down jest
as my price riz up, hain't IT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

drunken man is a PARITY. one Sunday
a Georgia. farmer hlle1 himself Win
,'apple-iack." and rode over 10 the place
in cowboy style, with pistols In each
boot. The cowboy police officer pulled
him off his horse, dsarmed him, ana
turned him over TO one of the directors
who told him they were always giad 10
see their neighbors, but ADVISED MN u
make his next visit when he was sober
lie was then escorted out OF the p'a0e'
and has never returned.
There is not much style In the town as
vet. often you may see man hammer
ms, or saving away on his new home who
pulls out a $50 gold watch 10 time nm
self. and who has a bank account OF 60
600 or $4,000. Plenty OF money is TO be
had. but very little small change; in fact,
five and ten-dollar bills are more album
dant than silver dollars
But at FITZGERALD is found only por-
ton of the colony life. Already the farm
ing community has made beginning
and here and there the visitor drives INTO
n clearing OF ten or twenty acres wneie
n neat little home has been erected and
q brfpht woman from the West greets
him M the threshold. Her husband ~
lust back Of the house, she says: and
there YOU find him. working on garden
from which he expects 10 make enough
hv the sale Of early vegetables this year
To lay for the land he has bought
The general plan of the colony com
many Is to make Fitzgerald the local
market for the farmer settlers. Several
factories are also to be built. as well as
churches and schools. The business
streets are 40 feet wide, with parks in
the centre. and the residence streets 80
feet wide One-half OF the principal thor
oughfarcs are named after Confederate
generals. and another half after Union
eenerals-the idea being TO show that the
people are now citizens of the South as
well as veterans OF the Union.
ID. ALLEN WILEY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastOyia.
RICHMOND RAILWAY AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Street-Car Transfers.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing JANUARY j. 1896. this
.ompany extended its Transfer System
-, Embrace all connecting lines OF Street
~ Ha.av in Richmond and Manchester. A
naas"nger Is allowed the privilege or
p.raasnsfer TO any connecting line In either
INV and in any direction at Junction
p9 rhe payment OF a fiye-cent fare entities
a nasssnger TO ONLY ONE TRANSFER
artSGt<t,T but additional transfers are
di,ionei on the same ticket at any point
nrinted thereon which does not return the
Passenger TO the point OF starting,
paTrsnsfer tickets must be obtained from
Conductors at the time fares are paid,
and passengers are requested TO see that
tickets are properly punched for the de-
This Arrangement enables passengers to
,r,terchange beT Aeen the Main-Street and
riav-Street lines. at central points. In
an Az the Parks and Suburban Districts
- no reached from anv point IN either
city by payment Of one fare. 'al2-tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

certain cities Of the West ana south
Faster lilies are so large and plentiful
that for quarter you can walk OUT
with a plant pot under your arm. In
other cities they are scarce this year.
being made so BY sudden chilling OF
temperature during the winter. Upward
OF a dollar is asked for each plant.
"A good rule to go by Is that an Easter
lily should cost 80 cents a flower. III
single flower has blossomcd in the pot
the cost OF the plant is 30 cents. II there
are two flowers. the cost Is doliar. II
three flowers. the cost Is si.5o. ana SO UP
10 the five or six flowers the plants oitsn
bear. Each bud counts as a ilower' as u
will be lily In time.
The day after Easter the prices drop
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

for the cuttings OF spring. ~ y u III
.Sia- ,hat the Easter lilies will so.
Mrs Grover Cleveland will receive
MANY Faster flowers this April. In the
reserve room of a Washington florist
there stand pots and pots OF flowers, eza-
ieas. japonicas. palms. roses and Easter
plants. These are TO go TO the Nhite
House next week.
These flowers are bought by visiting
statesmen who. while In Washington.
sion in at one OF the leading florists es-
Establishment and select an Easter pres
ent for Mrs. Cleveland and the babies.
Many OF the smaller pots OF pants are
marked with Miss Ruths name. Others
have "Esther" upon them. and d rev
gorgeous little primroses are marked
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

A year from this Mr.. Olney VIII go back
to his large Boston practice, or may De
into the White House. Mr.. Lamont 10
his business interests In New YORK IL
not into the Governors chair; MI Her
bert TO the practice of law In Alabama
probably; Mr.. Wilson either 10 the prac-
tice OF law or 10 the presidency OF some
university. or 20 Congress. Hoke smith
TO Georgia as a lawyer, or to the United
States Senate; MIR. Harmon back to the
bar, Mr.. Morton to farm. possibly IN
Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Between 600 and 1000 stays were Kill
cd by stalking In the Scottish highlands
last season. considerably more than In
any previous year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18

Secretary Carlisle submits Case to the
Inurt If Minis.

WASHINGTON. -. c.. Jan. lT.-.Secre-
tasy Carlisle to-day sent 10 the Court OF
Claims. Ion The purpose OF testing the
Corsttuuonality OF the sugar bounty.
the OATard claim. which claim was held
up by Comptroller Bowler on the ground
thar the Jaw AUTHORIZING the payment OF
bounues was Unconstitutional. Secre-
tafy Cariiale's letter reads
In accordaT &c With the certificate Of
the Fifth Auditor OF the Treasury. made
on his own behalf, ana also on my own
lGhalt as Secretary OF the Treasury,
have the honor 10 transmit the claim OF
the O1nart beet sugar for Sil.7S2 for
bounty upon beet sugar manufactured
and produced prior TO August y, ls9i,
payment whereof y demanded from the
APPROXIMATION OF S5.iS,e made in the sun
cry civ- appropriation act or March ..
is,iJ.
said claims, together with all the
vouchers, papers. and proofs pertaining
thereto. IS herewith transmitted 10 the
Court OF Claims. under section 1905 OF
the Revised Statutes, Tor trial and adJu-
dicatiou. in order that a Judgment may
be entered under the provisions Of Sec
ton 1854
Tho claim involves controrerted Ques-
tons of law and Of constitutional con-
stluction. The decision VIII furnish a
precedent for further action Of the proper
accounting officers OF the Treasury m
the adjustment Of large class OK cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18

members OF the Grand Council, recita-
tions. &c. to be followed with an ele-
giant banquet. at which, among other
toothsome viands. six bronze turkeys
averaging twenty-five pounds each. dress
ed. and some rare old Virginia hams. VIII
be served.
General Lees birthday will be appro-
priately recognized here as a State hoi-
day. Among other features OF the day
the Washington Guards, Captain NJ -.
Rowe. viii parade and practice at targe'
shooting
The interest I'm the revival at the Bap-
list church continues undated. me
large building is crowded to its iull ca
pacitv each night and quite NUMBER
OF conversions have already been made;
Rev. j. w. Hines. the disiinguishen
evangelist. is assisting Rev. Dr. Runaway
In conducting the meeting.
Revival services Will begin at the Metn-
odist church next sunday. Rev. = =.
stump Of Charleston. W. va. wiz as
sist the pastor, Rev S. c. Ferguson.
The Armenian relief fund, IN inns .l.S'
has reached the sum Of $lo" inc
amount will be forwarded to-day by Mrs
DR.. r. r. Sampson to her sister. MrS.
w. G.. BRIGGS, OF Constantinople. VINO ~
doing missionary work in that country,
for distribution
AR. Paul Karston has purchased or
Mrs A. ID. Livingston the fire building
lot al the corner Of Spotswood street and
the National Boulevard.
nr II. V. Durrett and Miss Emma
Young were married Thursday at the
home Of the bride. near Thornsburg.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr..
William Ball. Of Hanover and Miss Annie
Hicks. daughter OF Mr. John Il. Hicks. Of
this county, the ceremony TO take place
Wednesday. January 22d. at o'clock J.
M, at the home OF the prospective bride.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18
4 BRILLIfNT M1RRIdGE.
Mr.. EIey, of Berkeley. WEEDS Miss Holland
of Windsor.

WINDSOR. VA. Jan. T-Special.-
The Christian church at this place,
last night was the scene Of perhaps the
most brilliant marriage ever witnessed IN
this town, the occasion being the mar
ri&ge Of Mr.. COME S. Eley. of Berkeley.
Va, and Miss Florence Male Holland,
OF this town, the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter Of our popular towns
man, Nj. James Holland. Long before
the appointed hour for the ceremony,
which was impressiveiy performed by
Eev. NJ. W. Butler, OF Berkeley pastor
of the groom. The cdihce was filed 70
overlooking with anxious spectators
eagerly waiting. the arrival Of the brioai
party.
The church was most beautifully deco
rated with eNerSrcens, and Ornamented
with chrysanthemums, potted plants ana
ferns. while the soft lights from the
altar only added 10 the gaiety and bril-
lianCy OF the occasion. Directly in front
OF the altar was the wedding arch most
beautifully decorated, from which was
suspended a horseshoe Of chrysarthc-
NUNS.
Shortly after the appointed hour Rev.
Mr. Butler entered and took his stand
I'm front Of Tho altar, directly in from
of the marriage arch, which was a sig
nal TO tho organist. Mrs. Eva }.
JOyner who rendered Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march in her usual graceful ana
been thrown open the bridal party en-
tered i'm the following order: Miss Anna
Roberts. and Mr.. Walter Barret. Miss
Cafe Nclms and Mr. T. l.. Joyncr. Miss
Mamie Carr and Mr.. r. l.. Stultz. Miss
Ella Marie Kitchen and Mr.. W. G. King
Miss Zadie Crump and Mr.. r. Il. Butler
Miss Laura Morris and Mr.. Eustice Glenn
ents, Hiss Efiie Briggs and Mr.. !. r.
Holmes Miss COrnelia Brock and Mr.. r.
II. BirdsOng, Miss Nellie Robey and Mr..
Willie Elcy. of Berkeley: Miss Marie Wat
kns and Mr. T. b. Marshall. Miss Dasy
Holland and Mr.. r.. -. Watkins. Miss
Mamie Eley. sister of the groom, and
Mr. Y. l.. Holland. brother of the bride,
and Miss Essie Johnson and Mr.. Carlton
Butter. then followed the bride carrying
brides roses. with her maid Of honor,
Miss Myrtle j.. Taylor. down the left
aisle. while down the right aisle came
the groom. leaning on the arm Of MS
brother, Mr.. Leslie Eley. who was best
man. then, as the music was subdued
10 a weak and soft tone, the happy pair
were made one.
The bride was beautifully attired in a
brown travelling suit. and Immediately
after the ceremony LEFT on the east
bound train for the home Of the groom,
Berkeley. Va. The bride is one of Wind
sOr's most beautiful and popular young
ladies', and the town is 10th 10 give her
up, yet congratulating the groom IN
winning such a prize.
The groom is a travelling salesman OF
a popular Norfolk firm.
May prosperity and happiness attend
them all along their journey OF life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18
TRE GREENSyTLLE TRAIN.
A Negro Arrested for Stealing Diamonds
i'm New York.

i'm New YORK.
PETERSBURG, VA, Jan 11--Special-
Chief Parkinson and Sergeant Chandler
Of the police force Of this city, arrested
about noon to-day William II. Green fcoi-
OcC), OF New York city, who is wanted
there for an alleged mg diamond robbery.
The arrest Of Green Vas made on a
telegram from the Chief OF Police ~
New York city. Green was found in
bed in a house on the Heights" in the
southern part OF the city, the doors
OF the house being locked when the Of
fiCtTs maze an effort TO get into II. The
prisoner was taken in charge and brought
10 the Jail, where he was interviewed to-
night by your correspondent.
" hen asked about the robbery he az
first hesitated to say anything. having
been advised, as he stated, not 70 make
a statement TO any one in regard 10 me
charge against him. He finally consented
20 give his version OF the offence with
which he Is charged. lie SAID inat re
had been employed by Mrs. Manson, VINO
keeps a clearinghouse on FOrty-seventn
street, New York city, and that this
ladys daughter, Miss jeanette Manson,
had diamond breaStpin and four dia-
mona rings stolen from her.
Green says that the theft was COM
mitted by man whose name he could
not recall, but who divided the stolen
property with him. Green further stated
that he afterwards returned the stolen
jeWClry given 10 him TO Miss Manson.
but that tearing arrest he LETT New YORK
and went over to Jersey city, and from
there came 10 Petersburg.
He has been here about three weehs.
Green, who is quite intelligent said That
he had been employed for some time as
a detective I'm New York by Detective
Williams Green, when asked If he was
Wiling TO return TO New York without
a reuuisitiOn from the Governor OF the
state, minated that he would not be.
The police of New NOrk have been nOti-
fed of the arrest of the accused, ana ne
win be held TO await their action.
The Committee on Inland Trade ana
TRANSPORTATION of the Chamber of Com
merce. waited on Major r. NJ. Sully,
Superintendent OF the Petersburg rail
road this morning 10 request that the
Greensville court train. which has been
discontinued, be resumed again. lie
promised the committee TO DO all he could
10 nave the train continued
4 family consisting of a mother with
i've small children arrived here yesterday
evening from Richmond in very destitute
circumstances. They were taken TO the
TAIL where they have been made as COM
Portable as possible. They are on their
Wav from Ohio 10 Jacksonville. Fla.
where the unfortunate woman has rela-
tiVes.
In the Hastings Court to-day Albert
HaSkins (cOlOred), for assaulting and
cutting William Phields during a row IN
Riandford on Christmas Day, was found
guilty and sent TO jail for three months
George Davis, who was also in the row,
was convicted OF felonous assault. and
his punishment fixed az eighteen months
in the penitcntiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18

Major Robert stiles viii speak to Men
enIv at =. ". 4. :. Hall.

Major Robert stiles, well known as an
exceedingly fOrciblc and eloquent speaker,
Will deliver IN address 20 men only on
the very interesting and important sub
icef of personal Liberty in the Young
Men'4 Christian Association Han next
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. The
sneaker will doubtless give some weighty
and convincing reasons why men should
moi abuse or misuse this so-c4lled free
dom The music Will also be attractive.
Mrs. G.. H. Smthdeal viii be the vocal
soiolst Mr. G.. Burton MOuntcdstle the
cornetist. and Mr.. ". Reginald Walker
the accompanies
Secretary Mckee viii have charge or
the boys meeting He Will speak 20 them
about "a Great Carbuncie.' Mr.. &. Will
bur Montgomery viii sing 10 the boys.
The interest iu this meeting rs Increasing,
and every boy is invited 10 come.
Men who are not members OF the assoc
citation and strangers in the city are cor
daily welcomed at the room OF the assoc
citation. THE officers stand ready 10 10
anything In iher power 10 help men.
Tho raading-roOm is well supplied with
literature Men are welcome 10 use u
So long AS they do so la accordance with
tho rules OF the association. II you have
never been in the building and will call
Won viii bee satisfied that the officers are
NO rospecters of person, and every self
resuecting man is made welcome to the
association. and is also invited 70 become
a member.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18
10 BIZ Tried for Arsnn

OXFORD. y. c.. Jan. l7.-SDecial.-
The sheriff of Granville county left Ok
ford this morning 10 bring back eight
men from Virginia. 20 be imprisoned ~
the county jail here. 10 await their trial
at the next term Of the court, which
cCnVenes January 9th
Twelve men are indicted for arson. a
true bin having been found by the grand
jury against them. on the charge Of burn
ing q negro mans house. Eight Of these
non are in custody four having escaped
SO far. The sheriff is expected 10 return
with the prisoners at noon TODAY.