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

A Bald Eagle Grabs "A Rooster-The Wei
come Notes of Feathered SonC-ters.


OAK FOREST, VA. March 26.-Special.
The second quarterly meeting for Cumber-
land circuit was held at Trinity Metho-
dist church last Saturday and Sunday.
The new presiding elder Rev. j. II. Rid
dick, was present. and preached at Trim
ity Sunday morning and at Grove at
night. These were powerful sermons, and
made profound impressions on the con-
grcgauOns.
Near Antioch church Tuesday Mr.. John
Alden Csruthers and Miss Emma Louis
Carder were married at the home Of the
bride by Rev. John O. Moss.
Tuesday, while Mr.. Charlie Saunderson,
near Ashby, was returning from court.
his horse fell and caught Mr.. Saundersons
leg under him, and disabled him 50 that
be can hardly walk.
A few days ago n genuine bald eagle
picked up a grown Brahma rooster here
and lifted him ten feet in tire air. when
the shouts OF some boys near by frightened
the great bird away and made him drop
his game.
This morning would have set the soul
OF Maurice Thompson frantic. The first
singing robin Of the season began be-
fore light good. and sang with the great
est e!ee for nearly en- hour. In the mean
time 9 melow-throat lark began 10 cir
Gle around the great oak, but was fright
ened away just as II began is liquid
notes while not more than hundred
yards away the hedge was resonant with
an orchestra Of redwing blackblrds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
A SENSATION ~ ORANGE.
Edgar stratton Cleared of the Charge OF
Eelonious Shooting.

ORANGE. VA, March G.-Our
people are not disposed to raise any more
colts as the cost of putting the average
three-yesr-old on the market is about
double its market value.
Orange has been treated 70
sensation recently. A very
gOod-lookins young woman got of the
south bound train. and went 10 c. g.
Walkers boarding house. carrying with
her a baby about two months old. She
gave the name OF Cook. and the morning
following her arrival. requested Mrs.
Walker 10 mind the baby while she went
down street 10 make some purchases. She
evidently knew the railroad schedule. as
she went straight 10 the depot and took
the train for hCarlottesville. wha-e he
police have been unable TO locate her.
The local chapter of Kings Daughters
have taken the little one under their
charge. and will find home for her.
The Republicans held a meeting here
for the purpose OF sending delegates 10
stanton; the delegation will be headed
by +. ". Carter. ex-posimaster
The trial OF Edgar Stratton. charged
with feoniously shooting Thomas Noble,
resulted In verdict OF mot guilty
which seems 10 meet with general APP
proyal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
GooD ROADS FoR NOTToWAY.
A Superintendent Elected Under the Pro-
visions of "a Recent Act.

NOTTOWAY COURTHOUSE, VA,
March Especial. AT a meeting of the
Board Of Supervisors. held here to-day.
for the purpose Of electing superin-
tendent OF public roads, Mr.. X. Walton
Sydnor. of Blackstone, was elected TO
that position.
The duties OF this officer are defined by
an act passed at the last session OF the
Legislature. providing for the working OF
roads and building bridges in the coun-
ties OF Nottoway, Brunswick, and Anne
LA. Under this law each county Is 10
have a superintendent OF roads, who shall
have charge of all the roads and bridges
IN the county, and shall look after their
maintenance repairs. and construction.
The superintendent will act for the coun-
ty in ali cases where heretofore II has
been necessary 10 appoint commissioners
for the purpose OF awarding contracts,
opening roads, and receiving bridges,
thus saving a good deal of expense.
This act also authorizes the superin-
tendont. with the consent Of the board,
10 employ on the roads all Migrants and
persons confined in Jail under conviction.
The office pays a salary Of $500 per an
num- and it is thought that this system
will be cheaper and at the same time
give better roads than working them IN
the manner provided by the Code. The
appointment OF Mr.. Sydnor Is looked upon
as a wise one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
WEST POINT FIRESWEPT.
A WHOLE BLOCK DEyOURED BE-
FORE THE DESTRUCTION ENDED.
The Loss the Heaviest Ever Sustained
Fighting the FIames-The
Insurance.

WEST POINT. VA, March H.-Speciai'
About O'Clock this morning very disas-
trous fire of unknown origin broke out
in one OF the unoccupied tenement houses
on Railroad street. in this town, when
soon became unmanageable. and swept
one entire block OF houses in spite of the
united resistance of the citizens and the
Southern Railway Fire Department.
1t was quite evident from the start
that the flames would prove destructive,
as tine wind had about shifted TO the
northwest, and was blowing quite gale.
AT one time it looked as II several
blocks OF houses would soon be in ruins.
THE PROPERTY DESTROYED.
Among those who sustained loss were
the firms Of Morvitz e. Cabe. storehouse
and goods. valued at about $4,000, insured
for $1,000, and saved about $1,000 In goods;
Treat, Bland a. Co.. stOrehouse and entire
stock, valued al 10000. no insurance: AL
win Downey, storehouse ana entire stock,
valued at $500. insurance $500; Squire
Lacy. storehouse and part of his stock,
valued at $1,000, insurance $500: II. +.
Ellers. tenement, origin of the fire. valued
at $1,000. no insurance. large brick store
of Major John Hale. valued at about
$500, which, together with the destruc-
ton o. other property, amounted 10 some
thing like $4,000.
FIGHTING THE FLAMES.
The fire department, though they fought
the flames bravey with several bold
streams of water. could not subduc It till
it had reached Seventh street. complete
~ destroying everything IN it's course.
Fortunately. however, no lives were
lost. This 10 one Of the largest fires the
town has ever suffered from, and where
as Il is quite OBSCURE ging. yet the larg-
est losers are prosperous and energetic
merchants. and will not be bafiled by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
MR.. POTTS PROMOTED.
Now Assistant General Passenger Agent of
the &. and %.

Mr.. John d Potts. the genial and cour-
teous division passenger agent OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. was APP
pointed assistant general passenger agent
of that system last Wednesday, with Office
at Richmond. as heretofore.
The appointment becomes effective
April list.
There are few railroad men in the coun-
try more efficient and who have moro
friends than Mr.. Potts. lie is very pop
ular all along the lire over which he has
Travelled, and his friends VIII be glad
10 hear OF his well-mcrlted promotion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

A Move fo Bring the Fast WheeImen OF
the Country to Richmond.

the Country To Richmond.
A meeting of the Board OF Governors
OF the Richmond League Of Wheelmen
was held yesterday morning at the Office
OF President jackson Guy to consider
proposition advanced by MIR. Dixie Hines,
OF the editorial stair of the well-known
bicycle journal. the American Wheelman,
10 establish here a fast track and win
ter training camp for the bicycle racing
men.
Mr.. Hines, inteligently and very In
terestingly. explained the advantages that
would accrue 10 Richmond in establishing.
such an enterprise here.
TWO propositions were discussed. One
was 10 establish training camp and
race-track at the Exposition Grounds and
the other was TO get Major Girter inter
ested in the matter with view 20 hav-
Ing the quarters and track on some of
his suburban property.
Resolutions were passed commenting
the suggestion. and expressing 1t as the
sense OF the board that the establishment
OF bicycle-track and training quarters
In Richmond would prove Of great benefit
10 the city and the advancement Of 'cy-
cling interests and should receive the
support Of the league
committee was appointed TO lay the
matter before Major Ginter. and report
TO an adjourned meeting at 10 o'clock this
morning.
DIR. Hines has for some time advocated
the establishment OF training quarters In
the South. where the crack racers can
train In the winter time, and he has
visited number Of southern cities. look
Ing the field over. but he thinks the mat
ter has now narrowed down between
Jacksonville and Richmond. and the for
mer city Is making active efforts to Sc
cure the enterprise.
Mr.. Hines thinks Richmond preferable
In many respects. and would like TO see
p'epaiSuons made TO Induce the racers
60 come here.
Said he II favor Richmond as the
training place, because Of her admirable
situation. j stopped here on nv v.av fur.
Their South. Savannah. Jacksonville ana
St Augustine have already made q bld
for the training quarters. Even Whining
ton. y. c., wants them. but she is not 10
bc considered. All these cities will give
anything we want. Savannah has a hi
cycle track already. bat think the track
here ear be made suitable for bicycle rid
ing az very little expense.
Il have talked 10 Zimmerman. Harry
Wheeler. Eddie Ban. Con. Baker. and
Walter Sanger. and they are all willing
10 come here SO are johnson and Eek
when they return from Europe. The
quarters will bring desirable class OF
men here who VIII pay their own cx-
penScs.
MY idea would be 10 have men train
mere a.nosf all the winter. just before
the season opens annually they could give
big meet which would draw people from
all over the country. Not only American
racers would train here but foreign men.
too"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Mrs. Flynn Arrested Here and Carried
Back to Boston.

Fred. A. Burte, n detective officer I'm
the service OF the State Hospital Board
OF Massachusetts. yesterday arrested a
woman named Mrs. +. Flynn. and car
ried her back 10 Boston TO stand the
charge OF deserving her infant child. Mrs
Flynn Is a prepossessing woman In ap-
From what could be learned yesterday,
pearance. and dresses IN the best OF taste.
Burte left Boston two weeks ago 10 ind
the woman. He traced her To Norfolk,
where she was in company with New
York man. whose name could not be
learned. From Norfolk the woman came
10 this city, and engaged board at a
boarding-ho house on east Main street She
had been here about a week when Burte
arrived.
Through the assistance OF police Of
ficers here, he found the woman yesterday.
and took her into custody. She pro-
tested. but the detective left last nighs 1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
If--But.

IF you catch cold or a chill you
may be in great danger, but there
is a way to avoid serious results.
IF you are threatened with a
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IF your system is run down and
youare bilious, constipated. nervous,
irritable and low-spirited, you may
imagine there is no help for you,
but there is something that will
overcome this unhealthy condition.
IF YOU wish TO get tone, strength,
energy, ambition and new life, lose
no time but provide yourself with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
british Association.

The Board of Directors OF the British
Association OF Virginia held meeting
at tho presidents (Mr. Alexander Came
ron's) residence Thursday night. TO
further the arrangements Of the dinner
which Is proposed 10 be given on the
Queens birthday A large increase OF
membership. together with inquiries re-
ceived from outside the city, tend TO
show that there will be large gather
ing. such as used 10 be years ago. both in
this city and Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
CITY Circuit Court.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday the
following suits were instituted:
Parliament & Expert against AUSTIN T.
SPOTS; action for damages, SO.
Beeman Chemical Company against the
same damages, sll0.s5.
In the case Of T. II. Samuel and others
against Burford & Brothers and others
the evidence was partly heard and ad-
journment taken until this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
"JHPORTANTIN TERROG
Rev. Jacob salisdo WIN Speak to Men in
Annexation HaIl sunday Afiernnnn.

The past week has been one q unusual
attendance az the Young Mems Chris
tisn Asrociatlcn.
The splendid meeting OF last Sunday
afternoon still Ringers in the minds OF
the men who were present. while the
most successful reception OF Thursday
evening is still the topic OF conversation
among tho young people.
This evening at s o'clock Rev. f. L.
Peil will conduct the study OF the Sun
day-school lesson as usual The attend
anes at these meetings Is still on the In
esoaee aud ~ Biblical students are most
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

The members of the Richmond Riding
and Driving Association held their week
ly meeting last night at the secretary
office, 9li east Main street. Business Of
considerable importance was transacted.
The outlook for the spring meeting.
which will take place May 5th to Sth. in
elusive. is very promising. and inquiries
are coming I'm from many sources.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Law and Equity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
a judgment for 1894 p was rendered for
the plaintiff In the case Of O. +. Bresee
4 Sons against ID. R0sendOrf.
In the case Of Overton HARDWOOD. re-
ceiver. against George w. Parsons, the
evidence was partly heard and an adj
journment WINS then taken until this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Was Not Smn'l-POx.

Drs. Oppenhimer and Jordan went yes
terday morning TO the house No. 2l0 north
Twenty-eighth street, where the case OF
smallpox was supposed TO be. They IN
vestgated the case thoroughly. but found
II simply case OF skin diseae. Dr. OPP
penhlmer said yesterday that the report
that the case was one Of smallpox was
without any foundation whatever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
PERSONAL AN GENERAL.
Interesting facts About Richmond's CIT
lru. and other Matters.

Dr. Mark W Peyscr who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past seven weeks
by "A severe attack of rheumatism, lett
the city yesterday for weeks visit 20
the home OF his parents, in Petefsouig'
TO recover his strength.
News was received from Brooklyn, \.
y. Thursday Of the death of Margaret
Virginia. infant daughter OF Wine a.
and Addle NJ. Grimes. ana granddaughter
Of John II. Grimes, OF this city
Tho Salvation Army VIII conduct a spe.
cial meeting i'm the Clay-Street Methodist
church Monday night next star captain
Cox, a prominent and popular officer, VIII
be present and deliver an address, ltow
TO Gospellze the Unchurched Masses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
,yARsITIEs IND BOSTON. =
The Bean-Eaters Had the Home Bate 9
at cir Mer.x

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA, March
DISQUALIFICATION defeated the Univer-
sity this evening II 10 . The Varsity had
an off day in the field while the Boston
pitchers had the home hatters at their
mercy.
Lowe, who has been sick for several
days. resumed his place AT second. The
score was as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

A One-sided Game in Favor of the Magic
City Team.

ROANOKE, VA, March 1.-THE Magic
City team had It all their own way in
the game OF baseball at the park here
this afternoon with the Randolph
College nine. the visitors not being able
10 make run In the six innings played.
The following is the score which speaks
for itself:
Score by innings:
r. III. T..
Roanoke ............5 2 81 IS
Randolph % 0 o. 10
Batteries: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. KIM
ball, and Sheehan: Randolph Macon-IIa-
den and Lucas. Umpire. Wright.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Duffy's Pure
Malt Wh;SkCy

which is unequaled tor building up
the health.
If YOU do not already Know. re-
member that this is not an ordinary
whiskey, bur a pOie medicinal
stimuldnt, having a wonderful effect
on the system. II srrs up the slug
giSh Blood, creates a healthy appetite,
promotes digestion and makes weak,
weary people feel strong and we'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Z o'clock for Boston. carrying the woman
with him.
In Massachusetts the law imposes Sc
we're punishment upon a woman deserving
her infant child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Intrrrd Intn Ile.i.

CABELL.-Diei. at his home. 20i west
Grace street. Richmond. Va. Dr. JOHN
GAMBLE GRATlAN CAbELL, I'm tho
seventy ninth year ~ his age. az hali-past
2 o'clock THURSDAY. March 20. 1896
The funeral will take place from 81.
James church SATURDAY az 4 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
Accented the Command.

Captain c. A. Crawford has accepted
the command OF the Old Dominion
Guard, Company !. First Regiment. TO
which he has recently been elsotAd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Summary: Home runs-Long. Three
base hit-Bannon. Struck out-By Lock
EFT. /: Stivotts. l. Mains ] Yerrick. /.
Base on balls-Lockett, .. Hit by pitched
ball-hamilton. Umpire. Ryan (Boston).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28
DEATHS.

MILLER Died. az 81. Luke's Hospital.
Friday. the 18th instant, at b.3l o'clock
p. NJ. MARY REBECCA MILLER, wife
OF A. Perkins Miller I'm the forty-second
year OF her age.
Interment in Amelia county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

CAPTAIN W N. Fillinger. Of Bristol. Va.
and Or. J. W. Landlord. Of chi
were visitors at the Capitol yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

In the Hastings Court yesterday the
jury was discharged for the term by
Judge witt The balance OF the day was
taken up with the trial OF civil cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

Prof Mutter will have an Eastern re-
hcarsal Sunday night al 5 o'clock at the
German Catholic church. Fourth and
Marshall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-28

This Tea we guarantee good 49c as any 6Oe Tea IN the
rial will convince you
The herald., 1896-01-11
THE OLD MISSION SERVICES

The Forty Hours Devotion Commences at
Tomorrow Horning's nass
At the o'clock mass tomorrow morning
at the old Mission church the forty hours
exposition of the blessed sacrament will
commence. The Spanish choir will render
Bordes' beautiful mass, Miss Tupper pre-
siding at the organ.
At the l l o'clock mass, when an English
sermon will be preached, the choir will
sing selections from Haydn's masses Nos.
] and 2. The choir is made up as follows:
Mrs. Collette, soprano; Miss Heyes, alto !;
Mr.. Jacklin, tenor; Mr.. Barry, bass; Mr..
j. Heyes, director; Miss Theresa Sullivan,
organist. l. Wiegand's o Salutaris will be
sung by Mrs. Collette at the offertory.
The herald., 1896-01-11
A CRICKET CLUB

An Attempt Will Be iiade to Form Ole In
Los Angeles
An effort is being made to revive the in
terest in cricket here in Los Angeles.
Formerly there was an excellent club here,
but lately the sport has died down.
In past years the game was watched and
played with much interest, and recently a
fresh start has been given it throughout
Southern California. With the number of
old play yers LEFT it must surely be possible
to gather together a good eleven. There
will be no want of clubs to play with, sew
eral of the smaller towns having elevens of
their own, and the northern clubs being
always available.
Those interested in the formation of
club in Los Angeles are requested to send
in their names to H. Jones' Bateman, care
of the Los Angeles Athletic club. When
sufficient number of names is received,
work will at once be commenced on the
formation of the club and the selection of
the eleyens.
The herald., 1896-01-11
Pursued by n Damon

How many suicides, think you reader, have
been committed by persons driven distraught
and hunted TO their doom by he demon of
chronic i'll health? Countless. For instance.
we know, do we not, that hypochondriasis is
. monomania-a sort of minor madness pro.
duced by chronic dyspepsia? Ag in, insom-
mia, or slee plessness often a resnlf of the sa a
cause, eliminates in deIangemento of the
reasonftg g faculties 1t is. therefore, of mo.
mentous consequence to prevent the arrival of
disease at its chrome phase when il daiiv and
nightly'scourges the suffe er to a dangerously
uncertain goal. No medicine known to
to which it is adapted, exists equal 10 Hos.
letters stomach Bitters Among these corn
plants are ch onic indgesti ton and insomnia.
kldney ana rheumatic ailments constipa ion
and liver trouble. Appetite is improved by
the Bitters, the blood fertilized, and bodily
substance and vigor increased by ii.
The herald., 1896-01-11
MATTHEW TEED IS MAD
One Park Commissioner Who Is Assert.
ing Himself
John Howard Was for Years the Foreman at
Central Park-Marred and COM
petent-he Was Dis
charged

For the first time in years there is at the
present time no member of the Catholic
faith upon the pay rolls of the park de-
partment. This is the statement of no
less a person than Park Commissioner
Matthew Teed, who is certainly presumed
to be speaking upon this particular sub
ject by the card. Commissioner Teed's
assertion is practically corroborated by
Elmo r. Meserve, the park superintendent.
Up to the time the present administra-
ton of tbe city's affairs assumed control,
just about one year ago, there was never
any religious distinction in the employment
of park employees, nor in the muster rolls
of any other of the numerous departments.
Some twenty Catholics were, according to
Commissioner Teed, at that time among
the park force.
The war upon the subject has been a
most bitter one and threatened at one time
to disrupt the present board of park COM
mlsSiOners and TO change the park super.
intendent. The former result may yet be
brought about, but the latter contingency
has probably been removed.
Among the men discharged three weeks
ago were John Howard, Charles Muisel and
Peter Palandre, and all of these are adj
mitted by the superintendent of parks to
have been laid off without cause.
Howard, especially, had been the
foreman at Central park for years.
and he was. according to Commits
sloner Matthew Teed, not one of the
best, but the best man in the city's park
service. Commissioner Teed said yester-
day in discussing the matter:
1.-The discharge of Howard, who is mar
ried man. and the most competent en-
ploye we had, was shame and disgrace.
and want to say SO wherever and when
ever | have the opportunity. The infiu-
ences which brought it about have been
after me to join a certain secret religo-
political society, but | have refused, al
though believe in most of its principles in
the abstract. This warfare has been going
on for months, and l was more than once
informed that if I declined to stand in l
would be dismissed from Office. Now
while will not resign, am perfectly will
ing to be dismissed under the circum-
stances.
II was informed sometime ago that Su.
perintendent Meserve had been threatened
with new commission if he did not rid
his pay rolls of AL Catholic employees,
and new commission would mean also a
new superintendent. The threat must
have had its effect, for the ''objectionable''
men are everyone of them gone.''
The story is that three members of the
council went to Superintendent Meserve in
body to threaten him with discharge if he
did not at once purge his payrols. The
three members connected with the story
are said to have been Councilmen Stock
well, Munson and Kingery, all whom ve-
hemently deny the truth of the alleged
fact stated.
In another discharge made according to
Commissioner Matthew Teed, on account
of his religious opinions, the reason given
out was that the man dismissed was re-
lieved of his position because he had, dur
ing the war, been confederate soldier.