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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-13
W. c. 7. U. Invite. B.llius.o,.

CHICAGO, March lathe w. C. T. U.
has invited Ballington and Maud Booth
q hold meeting in Willard hall dur.
ing their c0nlemplated visit to Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The following prisoners arrived az the
r,.,If-uflary wednesday In custody OF
Alss-fs. I4uche. Ilas ncs, and ba"aon.
Lewis aytum Cwnlte), from felefsDul 81
convicted OF forgery ANA sentenced 10
t,.O years.
Ouoway Turner. from Sussex county
convicted OK house-breakins anu sem
fenced 10 TWO years.
Harrison scott. from Danvi.le, convict
od ol unlawful assault and sentenced TO
two years.
OF petty larceny and sentenced 10 one
year.
Jesse Spencer. from D4nville. convicted
OF eranu larceny ANA sentenced to one
year.
Caesar Daniel. from Danv.lle. convicted
OF house-1Ieaking and sentenced TO -FOUR
years.
James satterfold. from Danville. con
vicied oil h0lse-brcakins ana sentenced
10 two years.
George Hinton. from Danyille. convict
cd oil grand larceny and sentenced 10 one
year.
Henry Ross. from DanWlle. convicted or
house-breaking and sentenced 10 four
years.
Ida skeen, from Danville. convicted Of
accessory 10 murder ana sentenced 10
eighteen years.
The last-named prisoner is the woman
who recently struggled pistol into the
Danyiue city jail which act resulted IN
the killing of the jailer 10y one Of the
colored prisoners. who az the time es-
caped but when detected and about TO
be captured committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head with the
same weapon. The woman appeared 10
be I'm good spirits. and said she was very
well satisfied with her sentence. The
morning she was taken from the Danvilie
iail her lawyers went 10 her and told her
If she would apply 10 the court, then in
session. for a new trial. II would be
granted. She persistontly refused 10
make the application for the new trial,
saying that she was satisfied with her
sentence. and that she aid not want TO be
hung.
Among the visitors al the institution
Wednesday was General George j. Humid
ley. Of Amelia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
70 ENLARGE BURTING GRoUND.
The Managers of the Jewish Cemetery De
sire 90 Buy Additional Ground.

The Managers of the Jewish Cemetery De
sire 20 Buy Additional Ground.
A called meeting Of the Council Com
mittee ON Relief Of the Poor was held
I'm room No. j. Of the city Hall yesterday
afternoon TO confer with a committee
from the Board of Managers Of the jew
ish Cemetery with Wow Of recommend
ing 20 tho city Council the sale OF the
plot of ground between the Jewish Come
terry and the city IdmsLouse. The follow
inl members Were present.
Alesers Mcdowell chairman, Blake.
Fcrritcr. Seay and Sncad. The Gene
terry Association was represented Joy Mr..
Moses Nlhiser. Senator VIM. Lovea-
stein. Mr. L. Il. Morris, and Councilman
Marx Gunst.
Mr.. MHlhlser explained that his conn
mittoo was authorized to purchase ad-
iaoont property. in order TO enlarge the
cemetery. and he thought that $3.50 per
Hucal front foot would Doe fair price.
Senator Lovensteln took similar views
and stated that his organization was
ready 10 pay cash for the lot whenever
the city agreed TO sell IT, Mr. Nor
ris explained that under 30 circumstances
would the organization pay any larger
price.
Mr. Blake advocated that tho plot OF
land De sold al public auction. ana PIT.
Norris stated that his committee would
Dee stu willing TO pay $3.50 per hneu
foot. even if chat price could not DE Ie"i-
lied az public auction.
Mr Snead offered resolution recon-
mending 10 the city Council that the
property I'm question Doe sold 90 The jewish
cemetery at the price onored. 2-o
r.0r foot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

An Interesting subject Discussed There
Wednesday Night


An interesting debate was held at odd
Fellows Hau. Highland Springs, Welucs-
day night between the Henry Grady Lit
erary Society. OF this city. and the High
land Springs Society.
The meeting was called 20 order by
Mr.. Harkcr. who introduced the Highland
Springs Quartette. After several sclcc-
lions had oeen rendered the debate was
called for The question was,
RESOLVED, That this government has
more 10 fear from its milli0naircs than
it's criminals.
Professor Atwood opened the discussion
for the Highland Springs Society 30 a
very forciblc manner demonstrating the
danger the government has TO fear from
its millionaire.
Mr.. j. ". Hughes. OF the Grady next
spoke. Zee opposed, in vigorous TERMS
tho argument advanced hy bis opponent.
and by an able presentation OF nus siHe
succeeded iu cliciung much applause
from the audience.
Nr. Collins wa next introduced. lie
earnestly advocated the affirmative. Ills
address was rcplcte with historical rei-
creucos. and showed that Dee had given
much study and time 10 the subject. MS
remarks were literally applauded.
Mr.. W. II. Adams. who was then intro
duced. concluded the argument for the
Grady Literary Society. lie presented
some strong reasons why the country has
more to fear from its criminals than its
miHionaies. His speech was well de-
Hverod and was entirely cXtemporaneous.
lie received long and loud applause AZ
the conclusion of his address.
The Judges decided that the debate had
been won by the Highland Springs so
ofafv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
A TABLEAUX WEDDING.
MISS JULId ". WILLfAMS IHh
BRIDE or MR. n. J.. POLLARD, JR.
The Pariors Of The Brides Home Hand
somcly Decorated The Ceremony
and Participants.

A beautiful tableau wedding was soiemh-
ICED at 500 o'clock yesterday afternoon
nj the residence OF the brides parents
Nc. 700 west Grace street. when Miss Juiia
W. Williams. daughter OF Mr.. John G.
williams. became the bride Of Mr.. il. X.
Pollard. Jr. The parlors were Handsomely
decorated with pink and red roses and
ferns and palms, and there was quite
a large number OF the relatives and friends
Of the bridal couple present TO witness
the interesting event.
THE ATTENDANTS.
Miss Annie Williams, sister OF the bride
was maid of honor, and Air. Russell VII
liams, brother Of the BRIDE best maui
The brides maids were Misses CFhcriNe
Buford. Julia Yancoy Josie Pollard sisi'r
of the groom. and Mary Anderson. Ihey
wore gowns Of white and carried mlsHO"-
cite. The gentlemen attendants were
Messrs. !. Garland Pollard. X. H. har-
wood, Il. VI. Wortham, ami Mr. burgess
THE CEREMONY
The ceremony was performed in inc rear
parlor. the tableau formed being quite
pretty and picturesque Rev. Dr. Georee
Cooper pronounced the words which maze
the couple nan and wife, after which
a delightful COLLATION. was served. Mr.
and Mrs. Pollard lclt over the II. /. and
l.. railroad for % northern tour.
THE BRIDE AND GROOM.
The groom is the SON Of Hon. n. r.
Pollard. and is "a wol-kn0wn young ousl-
ness man. being member of the real
estate firm Of Pollard d Baglcy His
bride is well known among her many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

and cases cited. An issue out OF cham
] Gerry was preferable. but as neither party
/ asked Il. and the court below did not
deem IL necessary. the decree is affirm
ed.
| ClIANCrEY PLEADING, L1MITA-
T1ONS. &C.
James executor vs.. Life. From the
I Circuit Court OF PiusylNania. Affirmed.
1 Opinion ~ Cdrdwell, Judge.
He'd. 4 judgment lien creditor may
maintain suit in equity to subject reai
estate Of deceased debtor without reyivai
or Judgment against personal representa-
tive. Graft, IA, n Graft, %, - Va
2o6.
2. PLAINTIFFS right 10 flo bill 20 en-
force judgment lien, co-eNtcnsive as 10
tme with the right to issue execution
thereon. so Va, 81. Section coH PLAIN
lv provides that the time between Jan
uary l. 1869. and March -. 81, snali not
Dee computed as against writs OF %. ia.
Excluding this period Che execution on
the Judgment having been returnanie
10 the FIRST MCalay iu August, lsVl, the
twenty years allowed by the state "heie-
In the plaintiff might renew MS u. Ia OF
file his bill did not expire until Mai'h -
1901 Hence, whether the statute stopped
running upon the hiing OF the Dill upon
the order making the defendant pleading
the statute a party. or upon the eAeou-
ton OF the process upon SAID dcIcNn-
amt the plea Of the statute was properly
rejected. and IL becomes unnecessary 10
construc the act OF lsSa-@.
g. Mere cfiux Of time. short OF the
period required by the statute. does not
Justify presumption OF payment
SUMMARY.
Judge James Keith: +. r. and ..
Railroad Company VS. TRIBES admins
traitor. Circuit Court Cupeper county.
Reversed.
Judge John vs.. Ricly: Anderson VS..
Hvgeia Hoicl co. Circuit Court Eliza
beth city. Affirmed
Judge X. n. Cardweil; James executor
VS.. Lie. Circuit Court PittsylFania cou"-
IS. Affirmed -,., 90
Smiths administrator. Circuit Court
Madison. Affirmed.
Ivnchburg +. q. & J.. CO. vs.. FelleTs'
Circuit Court Roanoke. Appeal ana SUE
civ of Winchester VS.. Redmond. Writ
OF error awarded.
Mccarthy va. Southern Homo Building
ANA Loan Association. Appeal ana super
so8eas Hastings Court city OF hoa-
nokc. ,...... ,..,i,..,..
Fallev VS.. Darby Manufacturing 'oii-
panv. Appeal and supersedeaS 10 '"e
Hustlnes court. city Of Bristol.
Tutnrer VS.. Chesapeake ana ONO ha"-
road COMPANY. Writ of error AWARDED
TO a. Judgment Of the Circuit court Oh
Ciiv OF Norfolk VS. Mccullough Cor
norofion Court. city Of Norfolk. Appear
ana supersedeas. e.,.,...-
Virginia Pyrites Company VS.. sulphur
Mines Company of Virginia VIII OF
error refused. l.,....,
Brenner and ais. VS.. Arehart circul
Court OF Rockingham county. Appear re-
fused.
hear refused.
Norfolk and Western Railroad COM
many US Duuraway's adminisratriN' no.
a. Further Argued by Fly. Edmunds ana
1ndra William r. Barksdale for dfieno-
amt in error. and Captain 'naIie7 ~
plackford for plaintiff In error ana ooD-
.inuod until tomorrow Do
The next cases 10 be- called arc io1-
chen's cxccutrix vs.. Jureens executor
No 80 and Chesapeake and Ohio RAN
wav Company VS.. Lush. No. ~.
price. auditor. vs. Smith, No. ~. is 10
he heard after Domaine VS.. WASHINGTON
Southern Railway Co, No. 50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

Governor O'Forrall last evening received
communication from Fairfax Court
house. informing him that three inmates
of the Fairfax county Jan hal NICE
tIcir escape ON trat DAY. Two of them,
Harry ross and Thomas Henry. hud been
convicted OF highway robbery. but me
execution Of their judgment had been
temporarily tItuded on account oil some
legal proceedings The third one, a. j..
~ n,aion. Was lucarcer4teI tor burglary.
he was an old-time pickpockct, ana IS
surD0sed 10 have picked the lock, thereby
securing his liberty and that OF his TWO
companions.
The GOycrnOr has ouerel reward OF
s1.5 Tor the capture OF each one Of the
hghwaymen. ana OF so Tor the capture
nl The nurEIar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The Hustines Court convened az the
usual hour Yesterday morning. but had 10
adjourn on account of the sickness Of
Commonwealth Attorney smith.
There were three or four misdemeanor
cases on the docket for trial. and the
question of jurisdiction. which has been
raised. will be- argued as soon as MT.
Smith can De present.
The General Assembly recently passed
a law taking away the jurisdiction Of the
Hastings Court in misdcmeanOr cascs-
At the time the law was passed several
such cases were pending. and The point
was raised yesterday as TO whether this
court had jurisdiction IN these cases or
whether they would have 10 be sent back
20 the Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
Renninn of nhd.Fellows.

The meeting OF the Entertainment Com
mittee appointed by Richmond Lodge
No. ], ]. o. o. T., at Evensen's par
lors last evening was attended by the en-
tire committee.
All arrangements for the grand reunion
Of Richmond Odd-Feilows at Belvidere
Hall next Monday evening We're perfect
ed.
The programme will be unique. embrace
ing may musical novelties, Rotations,
refreshments, etc.
The following is the personnel Of the COM
mittee: Chris. Evensen chairman.
Moses Stein. Robert Hill. Jr.. VI. b..
Ramos. and l.. A. Tucker. IL was unani-
mcusly decided 10 add the name Of Sam
Crowder TO the committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

would be a drawing and trembling OF the
cords. Besides such torture. | began to
bloat n great deal
after H0ering for some time. friend
advised .. 10 try pa.nes celery COM
pound. can truthfuliy say that after
using four bottles i was cured, not help
cd. but curel.'
If YOU have any doubt az all these
spring days about your health-if neu.
ralgic twngcs kidney troubles, dizzy
spells. Indigestion. or heart palpitation
show themselves. don't walt for plaineT
warnings Make a clean sweep OF all
these ailments from the system.
IL is easiest 10 DO this now, as spring
IS approaching. Take pains's celery
compound when tho system IS most re-
sponsive to It's cleansing. strengthening
influence.
An improved appetite. sound digestion,
uninterrupted sleep. and an energetic
condition are the result Of taking Paines
celery compound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
The Opera "Powhaian.,

The opera "Powhatan" IS rapidly get
ting into shape, the young people taking
part entering into the sqiIlt of the WORK
with much enthusiasm. Al the feheal san
last NIGHT at tle Blues Armory the hist
act vas beautifully performed, win the
intricate stage settings. with scarcely "A
break. Richmond has remarkably Good
talent. and this novel comic opera viii
Doe given "a splendid presentation PROBES
eor Ncra was the special visitor al the
rehearsal. and was delighted with the
excellence and quality oi the melodiOus
music.
THE Sheitcring Arms Will no doubt reap
a ricl benefit. and thoroughly appreciates
the assistance OF these young singers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
why not be a well woman This spring.

Why not be a well woman this SPRING
There are women who cannot tolerate
the smallest neglect about the house who
too often take no care Of their health.
They should use these precious Match
DAYS for getting strong and well by TAX
ing Paine's celery compound-the great
est Of an spring remedies.
Miss Elsie VI. Brown. of . Leeds street.
Dorchester, Mass. whose picture is given
above. wrote the 9Th Of this month as
follows.
-Four or five years ago ! suffered with
dreadful pains In my back lowing 20 my
kldneysl. so much SO that night after
night [ could not close my eyes. and
what fDw hours sleep / did get, ] could boz
heard moaning and tossing. showing that
even I'm my sleep / suffered pain AZ
times | would have more pain than usual
over my left hip. and when waking IN
the morning II would Doe an ! could do 10
stretch my limb down straight, as there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

They Can be BuiIt by the Richmond Loco
motive Works.

They Can be Built by the Richmond Loco
motive Works.
Already the agents OF the Cramps OF
Philadelphia. and the Union ship-yards Oh
the Pacific coast are specializing az 10
how many OF The batueships the Newport
News ship-yarl viii hid for, while IL is
conceded ON all sides that the Richmond
Locomotive and Machinery oiks VIII nc
prominent competitor for the consifuc-
zion of one or more of iho tor'edo-uoais.
ln speaking of the latter plant to-day
Commodore Melville. chief of the bureau oil
stsam-Engineerns. of the Navy Depart
mcnt. said.
..I consider that the Richmond Locomo-
tive and Machine-Norks are as Wen
aartnpeI for the construction Of torpedo
htafs as amy similar plant in the country,
and while tho boats provided for I'D the
present bH VIII be larger than expected.
am satisfied they can Doe built as saiis-
factorilv az Richmond as anywhere else
in thc United States. Washington cor
respondent Norfolk Landmark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The Epwcrth League Union OF Richmond
and Manchester will hold another grand
rally at Trinity NJ. T. church. corner
Twentieth and Broad streets. on Tues
day night March 2ith. at o'clock Dr..
W. G.. Starr will deliver the address.
choir of one hundred trained woes
will render the musical prog mmc Re
ports from the various Tea, s will be
read, gang statistics Of wor& done by
MS organization Of young peo-
ule and many other interesting
features will be on the programme.
,rbose Interested in the choir VIII ms e.,
AT Trinity church tonight TO rehearse the
rnuslc The public is cordially invited 20
fhe grand rally Tuesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

had been brought here from Norfolk on
the charge Of stealing a sewing machine
OF the Singer Sewing Machine Company,
was sent 10 Jail for thirty days
The case OF r. 3. Jones (colored),
charged with breaking into the shop Of
Richard Briggs and stealing a lot OF plas-
terers tools. was continued until to-day.
John II. Leahman was nned - and costs
for being disorderly in the street and
assaultlng G. VI. Reams.
Willie Mccoy was charged with assault
ing and beating Victoria Mccoy. His
ease was continued until to-day.
The case OF Della Robinson. who as
sauifed ans cut with an axe Parthenia
Woodeon. was continued until to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

1t : said That lie Has a Number of Fol-
lowers Among the Coi"rrd People.
II is said that there are about thirty
colored people ia this city who have been
converted by Rev. John W. Daugherty.
pastor Of Fulton Baptist church, 10 MS
own peculiar doctrines. one Of the re-
male members of the band, II Is said'
claims that she has commission from
God to carry message 10 every minister
fin the city. She alleges that she endea-
vored % see enc 81 the leading Bapust
ministers. 1ut that be refused 10 see her
or hear Ter message. 1lese new con-
vcrts are loud in their praises Of Mr..
Daugherty and mis- works.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The residence o. Judge Edmund Wad-
ain. Jr.. 40. gl3 Park avenue, came very
near being destroyed by fire last night
about supper time. 10 was narrow es-
cape, and but Tor the timely assistance
of several gentlemen, who extinguished
the flames the entire house would have
been either destroyed or badly damaged.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
though it is thought a servant dropped
"a burning match in the bathroom, where
the flames were discovered. There was
quite a lively blaze, but the damage was
.LL.Ll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

In the Law and Equity Court an in
junction was granted yesterday In the
case OF William Booker against the Guar
antee Building and Loan Association,
preventing the sale Of the property IN
question until the further order OF the
court.
Almost the entire day was taken mp
bv the trial OF the case Of j. X. Dono-
hue against the city of Richmond. y
verdict win probably be reached to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

What "A New York Paper Says of Harri-
gan'- Production.

or the revival of "Old Lavender" in
which Edward Harrigan appears at the
Academy tomorrow and Saturday, the
New York Post said: THE play OF 'Qld
Lavender has always been considered one
OF the best OF Mr.. Harrgans productions,
and his portrayal OF the old dmnkard,
with its humorous and pathetic touches.
IS doubtless one of his most successful
achievements as an &c Dr. The piece
moreover, is in sense appropriate TO the
Christmas season, and its revival at this
time Is likely 10 prove fortunate. At all
events, it was received with great favor by
crowded audience last night and 1ir.
Harrigan was applauded loudly and fire.
quenuy. Since IL was last seen here the
piece has been Condensed. modified, and
frightened, and the result OF the treat
ment is altogether satisfactory. Now. as
before the river front scenes are the
most .ife-like and interesting"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

Captain Carlton Mccarthy, the city
accountant. is endeayoring 10 induce the
various departments Of the municipal
government 10 adopt uniform system of
bookkeeping. Heretofore 10 Is claimed
that the different departments have pee
lied too much on the books of the City
Auditor. and by the system about 20 be
adopted the books OF every department
will henceforth show az "a glance. just
as the city Auditors books show, where
every cent has been expended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
couuEEcIAL carr CLOSED.
An Effort to Sell the Properly to be Made
I,-fBut.

lp-ttNf.
Tne Commercial cafe. Nos. gi2 last Main
street and 81 Bank street. was closed
this morning az ] o'clock by the trustee,
Mr.. A. G.. Collins. The furniture and
fixtures. including the bar and all tho
property in the interior. will be sold in
bulk today il a bid satisfactory 10 the
trustee can be secured. IL not the pro-
psrtv will be sold by piece or in parts. as
the occasion arises. IL is not at all UNI
likely that some one viii purchase the
property FOR the purpose OF continuing
the business as a European hotel.
The Commercial has long been we'll
known cafe. and has been quite popular
with professional and business men. II
was always a favorite resort for news
paper men, who dropped in at late hours
for lunch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
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