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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
PTLOTS hFChTNG THEMsELTTS.
Failing TO Place IA Waterman on "A strand
ed Vessel They Lose sea, 900 salvage.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. lg.-spe-
cial.-News was received here through
the captain OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
steamship Greenbrier. which arrived here
this morning from London, of the aban-
donment OF an English sailing ship near
cape Henry yesterday afternoon. The
vessel, which h Of iron. went ashore
near Cape Henry. and the crew OF TWEEN
ty-two men We're taken of by the Nir-
ginia pilot boat. The pilOt-bOat people
lett no one I'M charge Of the vessel. In
some unknown manner she got off the
beach after being deserted and grounded
again on the Horseshoe. near Bug Light,
four miles south OF Fortress Monroe.
where she was found by the Baltimore
pilot boat, which took possession OF the
vessel and put a Waterman on board.
The ships name cannot be learned, but
she Is loaded with sugar. ana Is bound
for Philadelphia. The Virginia pilots
will lose the salvage on the vessel, which
will amount 10 al east $4,000, by not
putting "A Waterman on her. The Bal
timOre pilots Will get that
Isaac Greene. "a cOlOrei man. was struck
hy the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
train from Richmond last night and barely
missed being killed. His head struck
on the end OF the railroad ties and was
badly bruised. Ills cOllar-bone was broken.
too 49,
The three-year-old son OF G. ".
Burcher barely missed being burned 20
death Yesterday afternoon. The little
fellows dress caught fire from a red
hot stove. and was discovered just IN
time To prevent his being fatally burned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

the mandatory must be given. tho kiU1
and quality OF Dbacco he wishes TO seu.
and at tho same time the name OF the
manufacturer TO whom he wishes TO mako
tho sale must be stated Al such appIi-
cations must be made through the COLI
lector. who. under law. Is obliged TO file
II I'm his office.
Another question frequently propounded
is whether "a cigar manufacturer IS a
manufacturer OF tobacco. IL would seem
that a person who handles tobacco In
any form for tho purpose OF corvertink
IL into either chewing. smoking tobacco
or cigars is a manufacturer OF the article.
but the law recognizes a distinction be-
tween a manufacturer OF tobacco and
manufacturer OF cigars. manufacfu-
rer OF cigars IN the broadest sense Is held
10 be "A manufactures OF tobacco because
ne prepares the leaf for manipulation.
But there are rules and regulations gov
crning the two classes which practically
make a slight difference between cigar
maker and "A tobacco manufactures.
A third question that seems to be equal
~ frequent with those interested I'm tho
tobacco business IL. must tobacco man
ufacturer uso different or separate prem
Uses for each department. OF his business
lie must. says tho law. Two cigar man.
ufacturors cannot occupy the same prem
Uses al the same .ime. No cigar manufac-
turer will he allowed to operate moro than
one factory within the same limited and
described factory premises. nor TO hayo
more than one factory for the Same
premises. nor can he use such premises
TO carry on the business OF tobacco
manufacturer or dealer In leaf or manu.
featured tobacco. or. in fact, 10 carry
on any other business deemed 20 be In
compatible with the business OF manufac-
turing cigars Baltimore san.
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Criminal Charges and the Black BeIt.

In obedience 10 a resolution OF the
Senate Of Virginia. the Auditor of Public
Accounts has made "A statement showing
the number of persons assessed with cap
itation tax in iSe5 in each county and
city, the criminal charges per capita OF
those assessed with capitation tax and tho
State revenue derived from each couny
and city. This statement is known as
Senate document No. s. and il is crafty
ing 10 the taxpayers and property-own-
ers in this part of Virginia. IN that it
authoritvely refutes tho Islander that
the secion known as the Black Belt is the
largest source OF criminal charges against
the Commonwealth. 4 comparison Of the
criminal charges per capita in the Fourth
Congressional district. with counties hav-
ing almost exclusively white population,
or an overwhelming majority Of whites.
shows an advantage in favor of tho
Fourth district Of more than 90 per cent.
For instance: The criminal charges per
capita for Amelia, % 1-3c., for Allegheny.
s.7G for Brunswick. sc. for Buchan-
an. 1855 2-3; for Dinwiddie, - IL c.. for
Dickinson, Sf07 l-5. for Greenesville.
IS lie. for Henrico. $20i 81: Lunenburg.
si.c6. for Scott S26i -. Mecklenburg, Sic,
for Montgomery. sL07. POwhatan 35c.. for
Pulaski, 81 6 II. Prince Edward Sc 2-3.
for Smyth SIG IL. Prince George 3j 3-4c.,
for Warwick S4 IL; Sussex, Gle. for
Wise. S2S 2-J: for Petersburg. Sl23 -.
for Richmond, S22S IL
on account Of fits negro population
Southside Virginia has been made the
'scapegOat OF much vicious legislation,
done ostensibly In the name of civilization
and white supremacy. but I'm reality TO
promote partisan and fractional advantage.
il has been alleged again and again. false
4. = IL.
that this section is the heaviest criminal
charge against the State. and the advo-
Gates Of the Walton and kindred measures
Justify themselves on the ground that
such measures are necessary TO the pro-
lection OF Southside Virginia, notwith-
standing the protests of respectable citi-
gems and Taxpayers to the contrary, and
the proven fact that these instruments
OF fraud are used more in the white than
in che black districts. The detriment
10 the moral and material interests OF
Southside Virginia resulting from these
false imputations H. incalculable No man
OF means. Of intelligence and character
would cast his lot with a people where
fraud was necessary 70 good government
and where the elective franchise was in
the irreversible control Of a faction of
ofIiceholders and place-seekers. These
things are an outrage against the interest
OF property-Owners and business men Of
this section. and ought not TO be patiently
endured for the sake OF a few men who
live by politics. \ home in Southside
Virginia, Is As desirable as any part Of
the State life and property are az secure
here as elsewhere. and the negro has ne
yer ruled here either I'm carpet-baS times
or later under Gen Mahono's leadership
Of the Republican party.-Petersburg In
dex-ApDeal
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s. What duties do they perform. ana
how many hours on duty IN every TWEEN
ty-four hours2
=. How many hours duty does oacn
extra guard perform In every twenty
:. How many extra guards have bcen
appointed In the last thirty days
2. What salary does the assistant su-
pcrintcndent and the four Keepers re-
ceive. and what extras does the super
intendent and keepers receive In addl-
ton TO their salaries W any
BILLS PASSED.
No. 2qs. 70 amend and ro-enact sec
tons T. - and a Of an act entiuei an
act 10 amend and re-enact me c.ai , 'ea
OF the town OF Martinsville. IN the
county of Henry approved March 3,
Iseg so as to provide for the election OF
sergeant by the qualified voters OF salu
No ess. TO amend and re-enact an act
entitled An act 10 incorporate the Alex
andria and Fairfax Passenger railway
COMPANY" approved February u.s. iNp'
and TO amend and re-enact an al ~
titled AN act 10 amend and re-enact Inc
first subsection Of al act approved
February j.. lSO. entitled an acl 20
INCORPORATE the Alexandria and FAIRFAX
Passenger Railway Company appIoF'u
10. a. 10 authorize tho Big stone
Gap Iron Company TO pulln IallIo""
10 ifs mines.
No. 80 10 amend and re-euact sec
ton g. of am act approved bectmptI
Il. 1Si. entitled AN act 20 INCORPORATE
the Marion and Rye Valley Raiifcad
Company"
No go To amend and rc-cnact sec
ton I. OF an act entitled An act 10
nuthorizo tho county of Madison 10
subscribe TO the stock of the Madison
ana Orange Railroad Company on Ger
tain conditions" approved February -
1Sai
No. sa no incorporate tho Ports
mouth. Pigs Point. and Newport news
Rpiwav Ferry and Hotel Company.
al incorp0faUng the Female Cnarity
School. OF Fredericksburg.
ONE HOUSE BILL PASSED
The only House bill passed yesterday
was the following.
No $50 To regulate and license pawn
brokers. junk dealers ard dealers IN
second hand personal property in the
cities of Virginia and county OF henrico'
In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

Law Makes Distinction Between Cigar
NgYker- an Manufacturers

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-Frequeat re-
quests are made TO the international reve-
nue. bureau Of the Treasury Department
tor information bearing on the regulations
governing the rights OF cigar manufactur-
ers and the distinction betv cen cigar
makers and tobacco manufacturers.
Thore are explicit regulations covering
such cases which Commissioner Miller
furnishes TO all who contemplate entering
the tobacco business or those engaged in
IL. one OF the chief questions generally
asked Is as 10 the rights OF cigar manu-
facturers In the matter OF selling scraps
10 another manufactures. Whenever
manufacturer desires 10 sell his stems
shorts, or refuse soaps and swecpngs OF
tobacco TO another manufacturer OF to-
bacco. SNUFF or cigars. 10 be further ma
nipulated. manufactured or mixed with
other grades of tobacco, he is compelled
10 apply 20 his collector for a special per-
init 10 make such a sale or transfer In
making such application the number OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

\ Store Building and the Entire Stock of
Gnol. DestroNed.

MEHERRlN. Va. Feb. l9.-Special-
4 very destructive ire occurred here
This morning between the hours OF and
. o'clock The store-house belonging 70
the owen estate, and occupied by Mr.. T.
~ B,cxersou. Tor general merchandise
ana bar-room. was totally DESTROYED by
lire, and only about one-halt OF the STOCK
detective nue This is the second build
Ing of the owen estate which has been
DESTROYED hy lire within the last sixty
davs. and the second fire of any note
which has visited our placid village since
l>0.
There was no insurance on either the
stock or building. Loss estimated is
building. sl.c1. stock. Sl,5o0. Alr T.. W.
Dirkerson who rs the wealthiesa and
most successful Of Mehcrrin's business
m,l. viii resume business as early as
pracficabli in the stOre-hOuse OF Mr..
W H. Ewing. county treasurer
\ very nigh and strong mind has been
prevailing here all day. IL i reported
here that "a fire which IS raging In the
woods tw0 miles north u this place. on
Southern railway. is almost uncontroll-
able
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

PcytonIa'. Success ut New Orleans the SEM
station of the DAY.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. l9.-Fino wea-
Their. fast track and an attendance OF
1900 people marked to-hays sport.
new drawing for stand showed eighteen
bOok-makers I'm line. and they had plen-
~ OF business during the day.
Favorites, however, only scored twice.
although as two second choices proved
successful. the talent broke nearly even
with the ring.
Pcytonias success for tho milo handicap
at the long odds Of 20 to l. was tho sem
sation Of the day. He beat some of tho
best horses at the track. but was in at
featheweight. 90 pounds. DOckstade. who
beat Blasco n head for the place. should
have won however. as he was In tho
lead several times In the race. That un-
lucky horse Wosey, bled again after run
Ing three furongs. and fell heavily with
Jockey Caywood underneath. The boys
foot was crushed and later II was re-
ported that his leg was broken Tho
highest class field Of horses that has ever
started In race in some time came to
the post In the first race. The seven fur
longs were run in l2g IA. Fritzie. well
ridden by the now popular Jockey. Sche-
rer. caught Elsie Ferguson. the favorlts
for the second race. nifty yards from home
and beat her out I'm a drive
Zaldivar, also ridden by Scherer. cap
tured the third in his old-time style. and
Hartman, backed by all the smart people.
won the nth.
At the closing event. Galley West was
a hot favoritc but after Julie had led To
ihe stretch. Hippogriff closed up and beat
the party out. Summaries.
First race-Sevcn furlonga Maurice.
n0e. Sims. 10 p first, with Tartadan Sec
ond and David third. Time. La Ia.
Second race-Six furlongs selling. Fritz
zie d03. Schere. . to p first. with Elsie
Ferguson second and Winchester third.
Time ll6 il.
Third race-Seyen furlongs. Zaldivar.
r0l. Schere s TO - first with Lulu T. sec
ond and Joe o. Sot third. Time 1870 IL.
Fourth race-Mile handicap. Peytonia.
600. Gatewood. ~ 10 u first. with Docksta-
der second and Blasco third. Time. 1913.
Fifth race-Soven furlongs, sell NIX Her
man. d0i. Barrett. 10 100 first. With Mar
den Pet second aud Helen NJ. third. Time,
1881 Ia.
Sixth race-Six furlongs Hippogrin
first. with Julie second and Twelve-Fifty
third. Time, 1916 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

We have not yet seen tho new measure.
election law and consequently refrain
from immediate discussion Of its merits
From an examination OF our leading con-
temporaries in Virginia, we gather that
opinion is somewhat divided. Many be-
nevs that the changes are all that are
necessary and viii bring about the desired
result. while some contend that the i'm.
provements do not 80 far enough and
think more radical changes should be
made. However, it seems TO be the general
expression that there has been great
advance in favor OF a law which is In
CAPABLE OF misconstruction or Of arouslng
suspiclOn.
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The llnnnin Nlll Agnln.

The decisive vote which was cast in
the House OF Delegates In favor of the
Maupin anti-gamhling bill is an encOu--
aging sign that our representatives there
are alive to the wishes of their con-
stituents as expressed I'm the press throus-
out the State. With one voice, the leading
papers Of .he State have expressed them
selves In unmstakable language In favor
Of the Maupin bill. and as being opposed
10 legalizing gambling in any form I'm
Virginia In many communities mass
meetings have been held and resolutions
passed urging the Legislature 70 pass
ihis measure The Senate TO which this
bill has now gone. cannot fail 10 heed
these protests against hook-making and
pool-seling, which come TO them from
all over the State, but more particularly
from Alexandra, which Is cursed by the
proximity of the ST. Asaph race-track
The inhabitants of Alexandra know the
misery which has been caused In so
many OF their homes by allowing this
association Of gamblers 10 ply their ne
farlous trade on Alexander Island. ana
their cry for relief should find ready
response In the hearts Of our senators.
our Senate. We hope, VIII pass the Mau-
pin anti-gambling bill by as decisive
majority a II received in the House OF
Observation-Disclosures Star.
So II seems that the supporters Of legal
tied pool-selling will renew their night
against the Maupin bill in the Senate
when the measure comes up for consider
alton in mat body. We cannot see how
the upper house could have the temerity
10 defeat the bill. strengthened as 1t Is by
the overwhelming approval Of the lower
chamber and the people OF Virginia. Nor
do we believe that this will happen. OF
course the opposition viii struggle but
the Senate surely contains enough men,
rers VINO are I'm favor of making the law
sanction only what Is right 20 carry the
sn,i-eambllng bill through with a credi-
table majority Norfolk Landmark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
BTRhIDILLE EIDiJED.
Evangelist Lee Combines All Denomina-
tion~ In "a Grand Revival.

BURKEVIII.E. VA. Feb. l9.--S1ecial
Burkeville Is having one of the grandest
rcvivals il has had for many years. Rev.
j. V. Lee evangelist. Is here helping
Dr. Spencer. OF the Methodist church,
Audiences.
The Methodist church building soon
proved too small TO hold the people who
desired 10 attend, and the Baptist church
building is now used.
Nearly every citizen Of Burkeville is a
church member. but a large number were
cold and lukewarm before the present
meeting The members of all denomina-
tons are now thoroughly revived, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
New Odd.FeIloWs' Lodge.

Lodge No. l3s. |. o. o. F.. will be insti-
tuted at Ashland, Va, February 10Th by
ID. ID. G.. NJ Morris Pohlig. Deane. Bal
ley, and others. All OddFellows are
cordially invited. The train leaves Rich
mond at r. NJ, go L. NJ. Qrom Eiba).
and 40 Y. NJ. Returning. the train
leaves Ashland at IL NJ. and A. NJ.
Aurora Lodge Degree Team will 60
up on the $40 p. NJ. train. leaving from
Elba station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

There Will be a sherins sale Of ono
quarter interest so the Cr0wdcr baseball
illustrator nj the City Hall to-day The
sale Is TO satisfy a judgment OF Catlin
VS. Winston. the interest being fhe pro-
perty OF the latter. who has lett the city
The interest viii be bought up in all
probability. by the Crowder Company.
and arrangements are being made 90 give
exhibitions M the rear % IL store on Main
street or some other convenient place
son
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
LADY BURNED 10 DEATH.
Two Dwellings Consumed by fire-Minis-
terial Call.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Feb. d.
speoial.-AIiss Laura Alice haynie was
burned 10 death yesterday at her home.
Ia this county.
She was standing near the ire, when
her clothes ignite'i. She rushed out OF
the house, but was so badly burned be-
fore aid reached her that she soon died.
The residence of Mr.. NJ. A. Thcmp-
SON in this county. was destroyed by
fire yesterday. No insurance. The
dwelling al Cherry HIM. near this city,
owned by Joseph Tanner. or Delaware,
and occupied by l.. :. Lyman, was also
burned yesterday.
Rev \. Broaddus Jr., has accepted
the charge Of Mt. Hermon church, IN
Caroline county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
SOLICITOR MOrr 4 GAMBLLR.
He Pleads Guilty to the Charge and 10
Fined.

WINSTON. y. C.. Feb. l9.-special.--
At the last term of the Superior Court
here the grand jury returned true bills
against several parties ror gambling.
Among the number was Marshall L..
Mott. solicitor OF the district
The cases were called In court, this
afternoon. when the solicitor plead guilty
TO the charge. He also made an ineeni-
Gus plea OF persecution, and stated that
on only two occasions had ne participated
in games IN which wagers were made.
He is severely censured here. lie was
fined so and costs. The solicitor Is "A
son OF Or. j. j. Mott. chairman OF tho
silver party. who recently opened an of
fees in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

4 two-inch gas-pipc which has been
used % conduct the gas &c Hnblistons'
furniture store on the corner OF Main and
Seventh streets. was removed Yesterday
morning when it was discovered that the
action OF the electricity used 10 propel the
Main-street cars had eaten hole in the
pipe about sixteen z. ches in length This
had been done IN two and a-half wears
whereas the length OF time such q pipe
is supposed 70 last is fifteen year,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. io-Spe-
cial.~Goodman COrbln, a cOlor,.d brake
man, was run over IN. the Chesapeake
and Ohio freight yard tate this after
noon and instantly killed. lie gave The
engineer the signal 10 slow up and start
ed down the car ladder, and II Is thought
that the sudden change IA the motion
OF the engine and the force OF the
wind. which was blowing a gale caused
HIM 10 fail 10 the ground In front OF
tho car.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
a SIW-MiLL MANS DEATH.
struck by a Hand spike and His Neck is
Broken.

STEVENS CREEK, GRAYSON CO.
VA. Feb. 19.-Special.-Mr. James
Thompson met with an accident on
Saturday evening which resulted I'm his
instant death While unloading a saw-log
he lost control OF his hand-spike. which
struck him on the side OF his face and
broke his neck.
Mr. Thompson was a native of North
Carolina. and moved to this county about
two years ago. and has been engaged In
the saw-mill business since that time.
He leaves a large family. who have the
sympathy OF their many friends.
Mr.. j. p. Carico. deputy sheriff OF this
county. returned from business trip 10
North Carolina OH Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

our town Is better spiritually than IL has
been for many years.
a large number OF people have been
converted. among them nearly all OF the
young ladies OF Southside Female Inst.-
tutc who were not members OF the
church.
Mr.. Charles Coultice. the sweet singer.
is with Rev. Mr.. Lee. and has charge OF
the choir. which Is composed OF all de-
nominations.
The meetings will close on Friday
night.
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Mr.. CoMhcn', Bill.

Mr. Meredith has received for introluc-
ton In Congress a voluminous bill pre-
pared by John Selden Cowden. OF VieDa,
Virginia, by which the country will be
traversed by canals In all directions and
everybody be supplied with money =
Washington Correspondent Alexandria
Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20

Sussk ,,s,y that law DC enacted
rrolE ~. saIc oiiqaor within COO
. 14rf3 hnrches an schools In the
,0tux e,rccravili land Sussex.
bEMAKEIfoLLEGE.
o hN,ao,st,on fthc bill to amend
Y an ,H,ro,.stin,sho College.
I'M k.onnty, sslOned "A lengthy
lisctS ami an <hes were made by
sfnaHx.ne fbls. and Brown IN
evolve bill \ Stubs. Jones. ana
Iuc1 againsi .,n ,..
Ihe. as star Nas thal VIII w. a.,
nadtamnq remaker. who died ~
.Iantisa. l.,hg a considerable sum
of.nffor ihfstahlishmeni OF col.
leec tfevill Scott county. The VIII
! uroyVthaf Nthc college were not
erectpon at 10 bc designated Tor
the ,se bvr. Shoemaker. the money
Wase cnfiy divided between Emory
and e. ailMartha Washington toi-
| lcrefr Semaker died without des-
I ignF iheei. and an attempt was
/ maf0err The college upon lot GO
I nafy "A )om land company. where
/ up1s ,rfces OF Martha Washington
I andr md Henry Colleges stepped
iu ,Aaffi the hcqu"st Considerable
litsd .akon place over the case.
n t,otarried 20 the Supreme Court
OF IVand boy that tribunal sent 10
fh.It court OF Scott county, with
insIs 10 settle the case In accord
anIf the views expressed by the
sui f0urt. The decision court eN-
nagd not designated a lot Emory
ar.Dy and Martha Washington Col
lepefe entitled 10 the money.
d. was discussed at length. many
80 stating that 10 should not be-
al as II was I'm conflict with the
dsr of the Supreme Court. The SEN
a;fecd 10 Cngross the bill ly "a vote
10 o..
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Following bills were introduced and
r. TO appropriate committee.
Mr. Clement TO authorize The
y OF Supervisors OF Campbell couh-
p issue bonds.
Mr.. Wither-: To authorize the CITY
rnvilic o. extend its water pipes "ill
sh water tO the Dmvillc Military
Mr Withers. "a amend an act
0rizing the city Of Danville 20 huNd
maintain ftc ir dyes across lir
ffst- and cou!crrinr upon the COZ
,ion power 90 Increase IFS BOMBED
Iicdn,sS.
Nr. iarr: For the relief Of Edgar
air Ecbo,s &c amend th' code
irainia in ....aiI 10 the charter a.
town tf W. tsi orc.
sir. Iclce. For fhc relief OF NJ
.nl son amt a. T.. Stuart.
SIR Maynard. Ic incOiporai" the
.hcfh River 1oll-tlidgc Company.
Mr.. lsy. 10 an thcrize Oh" VIM
for and Potomac Railroad company
borrow money. and 10 cohhim lt-
iu- lease 90 the Baltimore ana ONO
road Company.
Mr. dale. TO amend the code so
ID allow qualified voters OF tloyn
o. To- vote subscriptions 10 the Blue
g. Railroad Con Iauy.
Fl Senate adjourned az 3l0 until To-
mi - O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
MnnilrnN Recovering.

George w Woodruff. who was shot
by Thomas Powell az the Crenshaw
Chemical Works last week. Is slowly re-
covering, and will probably be able
20 appear In court In q few weeks. His
physicians are OF the opinion that he has
passed the dangerous period
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-20
BAD Weather az Chrlstiansburg.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. Feb. l9.-Spe-
,ial This has been one OF the worst days
lf the winter, "A perfect blizzard prevail
ng and then "A snow-storm until three
10 four inches fell tonight. A very cold
wind Is blowing, and the thermometer is
down to ten above zero.