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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

Lots of SmithheId Hams-The People I'm
dorse the Times.

LONG VIEW, va. Jan. Especial
No section of our State suffered more
last year than the trucking section, and
the planters are undecided what to plant.
Notwithstanding the present unfavorable
outlook for the crop. quantity of pota-
toes VIII be planted. More peanuts Will
be planted than has been FOR years.
They are selling higher now than they
have for some time
a large quantity Of hogs have been
slaughtered in this section. Mr.. T.. NJ.
Todd. who has been for years curing the
celebrated Todd brand Of Smithfeld hams.
has already bought all the green hams
he can attend to. He ships his hams
after he cures them to all parts OF the
country.
The Colquitt-Wrenn Camp Of Confeder-
ate Veterans held business meeting at
their headquarters. AT Isle of Wight
Court. on the 22d.
our people generally endorse the po-
siti0n Of The Times on the Venezuelan AZ
fair Their sympathies are with the Gu
bans and Armenians. and they are dis
posed 10 complain OF our and other gov
crnments for their apathy. especially in
reference to the Armenians.
Frequent alusion TO this is made I'm
missionary and other religious meetings.
At late meeting of the Missionary So
clety OF the Whitehead Grove Baptist
church. Mr.. G. c. Channel paid his re-
snects TO that monster. the Sultan Of
Turkey, and oxcoriated the so-called
Christian governments for allowing the
cruelues which he practices upon his
Christian subjects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Tint ConatabIe Featnre.

To the Editor of The Times:
Sir-Universal establishment and indig-
nation are expressed by Democrats I'm
this section OF the Southwest az the ac-
ton OF the Senate Election Committee in
retaining the constable feature of the
Walton law in the bin reported by it to
the Senate.
Under the Walton law outrageous
frauds were practiced al almost every
precinct in the Southwestern counties by
the constables selected for the purpose.
and nowhere was fraud by the constables
more universal than in this Washington.
county. In fact the better class OF Demo-
Gratis became thoroughly Disguised with
the system, and in tine last election they
refrainod from voting In numbers sufi-
cient TO defeat the Democratic nominees
for the House OF Delegates.
II this feature is retained I'm any bill
that may be passed and the Legislature
should understand the fact. the South
west counties will be temporarily and
very probably permanently, Republican,
lied. The Legislature can easily frame
and pass a law that will secure honest
elections Failing TO do so. the Demo-
Gratis viii be responsible for the failure.
and the party will suffer defeat at the
next election in the State.
DEMOCRAT.
Bristol, Va. Jan. q. 1885.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
WHAT WILL II RESULT 1Nq


1t is some time since a more sensible
thing was done than Tie givns II the
order to pun down the unAghly struc-
ture on Broad street named the 80 Dom
nell Equalizer" and DO is some time
since anything more foolish Ncs done
than the giving OF the order tia. 10
should Ice erected. The Equalizer was
erected TO produce the very astounding
result of making water Voluntarily rise
higher than its source. which is thing
that no one but the Almighty can do and
lie must totally change the nature OF
water and The laws that govern it. before
even lie can do that
But now that the City Council has
found ont by This costly experiment that
the laws of water are far above any
laws IL can make. and that none of its
amendments 20 the laws OF water will
be paid the slightest attention TO by
water. now. that 80 has been taught
by this costly experiment, how little it
really knows of the laws governing wa
ter. let as hope that it viii arrive at
frame Of mild that viii dispose il TO pay
some attention TO what scientific men,
who 10 understand those laws, tell it
about the subject. II sometime back ap-
pointed "a board OF competent engineers.
learned in the laws of the case TO make
an investigation Of this citys needs in
relation TO water. and that board, after
a long and patient investigation OF the
subject. Is prepared TO make an elaborate |
report TO the Council IN which the whole !
subject VIII be discussed scientifically |
and with knowledge of the problems TO /
be dealt with. How will that report be |
received? VIII st be received IN the |
spirit which prompted the erection of
the Equalizer" or will il be received /
In the spirit Of men who DO not know
but wish 10 learn? II il finds the CITY
Council in that commendable frame of
mind the city Will derive great results
from the report II, on the contrary. the
Council should turn out TO be stn I'm
the equalizer spirit all the labor of
our scientific experts will be thrown
away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

At other times we feel very much dis
Outraged, and fear that it Is going to do
no more than play at the subject by
some such trliing amendment as bav-
Ing the special constable appointed by
the county judge, instead of by the Llec-
torai Board. An encouraging sign, how
over. certainly IS that the machine-men
have 50 far been unable 10 induce enough
Democrats TO sign a can for caucus
to consider the election laws TO secure
one. We hope our Democratic brethren
Will stand firm on this point once let
the ring.mastors get them into caucus
and they are gone. They willie fix things
mp on them 80 as 20 have done what the
rngsters want IN spite Of everything.
40. fellow-Dcmocrats, insist that the
election laws shall be openly debated
in the Legislature before the people
Of Virginia and let them DE made what
a majority Of the Legislature is for and
not what majority Of a secret caucus
is for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
KfLLED ~ sELFDErENcE.
The Ground Wet for the First Time in Many
Months.

Months.
BOWLING GREEN. va. Jan 95.-spe-
cial-ln the lower part OF 'he county a
f'w days ago white youth shot and in
sianty killed negro, whose name /
could not learn.
Both parties were about sixteen years
OLD. and the negro. who was employed by
the father of Cox was beating a horse
belonging TO the latter
Young Coz ordered MIN 10 desist. when
the negro struck him several times Cox
then went into the house. and the negro
followed him with a heavy club, vowing
that he would kin him. until Cox picked
up his gun and shot him.
coroners jury was impanelled. but
they promptly rendered a verdict that the
shooting was justhable and done On self
defence and Cox was discharged.
During the past week there have been
heavy rains In this section, and the
ground Is wet for the first time since
early last summer
The wheat aud grass We're suffering.
and To many instances wells were dry.
bat our roads. which are usually nearly
impossible In the winter, We're IN excel
lent condition
The people Of this county sincerely hope
that the legislature Will pass some fair
ana honest election law. and some law
that will enable us 20 have good roads.
Both of these measures are of vital i'm
portance, and we take a deep interest in
them
Mr. Charles l.. Billiard and bride who
was formerly Miss Richardson. Of Wash
ington city. have returned home after
an extended trip.
1t is reported that DR.. c. II. Webb.
who formerly resided here. but who has
been IN Atlanta, Ga. for several years.
Will soon return TO his old home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
WfFTED FROH AFTON.
Good Price for apples and Game Plenti-
fsl- Social.

Isi- Noclai.
ALTON. VA. Jan. 5-Special-Alrs.
W. H. Turpin attended the marriage OF
her brother Mr. Emmett Smith. which
took place in Atlanta Jan. 10Th
Professor Walter clyde Toole, Of Ameri-
Gus Ga. who is visiting at "Abon.' eX-
presses himself as charmed with Nelson.
The weather is favorable for sport. Con
siderable game has been brought down
in the last few days from the choice hunt
ing grounds Of Humpback.
Mr. Warren Cloud and Mr. Douglas
MacgregOr, Of Charlottesville visited the
ladies of Locust Dale" on Sunday.
Shipments of apples are heavy-better
prices are increasing sales In pork.
Miss Mamie Slower of StauntOn, Is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. ID Pannot
Mrs. Henry Page. of near Greenfield.
and Mrs Hilderbrand convalescents.
Farmers are burning plant-beds.
M. Marion Hall is building a new house
AZ his place above "Redlands"
A drove Of very fine Kentucky horses
passed through Alton Wednesday. en-
route 10 Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. - SPOTS and Mrs. A.
T.. Saunders, OF Richmond, are guests az
the Royal Orchard"
Mr. W. McMulen i'm registered at
the Alton House.
Miss Ada Kirby left Thursday to visit
her brother at Hinton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
DE1rH APRoMINENrIfDr.
Refreshing Revival just Closed al
Marian


MARION. VA, Jan. 25.-Special-Alr
Bette Shannon, widow OF the late Hon
Charles j. Shannon, who once represent
ed th's county in the Legislature. dice
at her -e in Rich Valley on the
z3rd instl.-.. -.1m injuries received by q
fail a few days previous.
Mrs. shannon was IN her eighty-hrsi
year, and was loved by all who knew
her.
Rev W. w. Newburry, who has. with
Mr.. Long. been conducting a revival at
the Methodist church for the past two
weeks. left to-day for his home. in Knox
Vile. Much good has resulted from the
meeting, many having renewed their
vows and many having professed CONVEX
sion.
Some reports indicate that an upset
bid will be placed on the Shannon farm,
which was sold on last Monday for the
sum Of $4,000 TO Charles d. Carter,
Esq.
Miss Cynthia Gwyn. one Of Rich Val
leys popular young ladies. is visiting
relatives in Lynchburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
GIVE Us A NEW RrCrsrR.r1oN

The city Democratic Committee has
done wisely In taking steps 10 have
the registration-lists of the city OF
Richmond purged. and the Legislature
would DO well 10 have those Of the whole
state cleaned up. We ought to have an
entirely new registration all over the
State. and the old Observation-Disclosures
should be burned up, and their ashes
should DO scattered TO the four winds
OF heaven. They are the shelter under
which much OF the fraud that has been
practicod in the past few years in our
elections has hidden The registration
books are the same that we used when
the State came out Of reconstruction.
Names have been added as boys come
OF age, strangers moved into a com
munity or transfers were brought, but
though many have died and many have
moved away. many observation-disclosures
retain the names Of these persons sim.
When We Were making that famous in
vestigation OF Smithers precinct two
years ago we found that the white re-
biS' a'i'H-"NDN ia" vi ~ more thdn l,-VV
names. although there were less than
20 white voters at Smithers precinct.
IL Was because OF this great mass OF
names that it became possible to stun
the ballot-oox with four hundred false
ballots.
We sometime hope that the Legisia-
ture Is going 10 take the subject OF our
election LAWS up. and give them d com
plete overhauling that will satisfy the
people Of the State. that we are here
after to have perfectly fair elections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

until the close OF the Legislature, when
they will return to the STATIONS coun-
try-seat. "Rosedale' Mrs Stratton was
before her marriage, Miss Lena Myers
OF Hollins. Va.
The chief event Of our village this week
has been the construction OF good
board walk from the post-office TO the
high school. Grown people and children
alike rejoice in It, as IL fills a felt need.
Others will probably be built, and there
is talk of organizing a village improve
ment society.
Our high school has adopted colors and
a badge. and the boys are getting their
voices ready for yell" "feld-day"
is being arranged for. at which time
probably "Arbor- Day" will be celebrated.
The teachers In our high school are Miss
Nellie Dickinson and Miss Eddie V.
Hardy.
The Library Association met tonight
AZ Mr.. Burkes with a programme on
Tennyson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 1926.
MONDAYS MEETINGS AND EVENT

Ivsnhoo Lodge. Is. of r.. Eictrs Han.
Strict Observance Lodge Masons. ST.
Adams Hall.
Pickett Camp. &. v. Central Hail.
Old Dominion Lodge. *. OF T., Schiller
Han
syracuse Lodge. x. of r.. odd-Ferows'
Hall
Richmond Castle. *. G. T.. Eagle Han.
jefferson Lodge, J.. O. O. r., Odd-Fel-
lows Han.
Richmond Lodge, I. o. o. F.. Belyidcre
Hall
Nelson Encampment. ]. o. 0. F.. Bel
vidcrc Han.
ENco.slor ncampmont, 1. O. o. T.. odd
Fellows Han.
Anawan Tribe. ]. o. r. NJ. Laubes
Hail.
Indianola Tribe. /. o. r. NJ, Toney's
Hail.
Grove Council. Jr. O. l.. \. ". Good
Tcmplars' Hall
II. T.. Lee Council. Jr o. T.. 4. NJ.
Jr. O. Z. a. NJ. Han.
Patrick Henry Council. Jr. O. L.. A.
NJ. Powhatan Hall
West-End W. c. r. L.. Y. VI. G. A.
Hail.
Rescue Lodge. l. o. G. r., Gatewood's
Han.
Charity Lodge. !. o. C. r.. Springfield
Hall.
Myrtle Temple. J. O. G. T.. Pmc-sucet
Baptist church
McGil Catholic Union. Cathedral Hall
Carpenters Union. Concordia Han.
WOman's Christian Association. Associa-
ton rooms.
Company Z. First Resiment Armory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

QUAIL POsT-OFFICE. Jan. 25.-spe-
cial-The question Of changing the fence
law is being agitated here II originated
In the lower part OF the county. which
Is bounded by Hanover and Goochalnd
both Of which have no fences.
The question may be settled by estab-
fishing rule that the crops are 10 be
fenced in against cattle and not against
hogs.
The building Of a new courthouse. en-
bracing a hre-proof clerks office for the
county Of Louisa, is talked or
Rev. j. r. Ellis, the Episcopal minis
ter Of this county Is taking a winter va
cation of month. spending his time I'm
Richmond and at Amherst Courthouse.
The evangelist OF the diocese preached
for him last Sunday at 81 James church.
Louisa Courthouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

At q gathering held at the residence OF
MISS Buenice Bragg. $50. 500 IL north
Fourth street, on last Friday evening. tho
Buenice Social Club was organized. with
the following officers: Miss Annie Small.
treasurer. and Linwood Williams secre-
tary. Games were INDUCED in until a
late hour when an elegant repast was
served by the hostess.
On next Friday evening the club will
be entertained by Miss Annie Small al
her residence on north Sixth street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
4HE rIIR NExr OcrOnER.
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Agricultural Association.

The quarterly meeting Of the Execu-
tive Committee Of the Virginia Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society was held
at Murphy's Hotel yesterday morning
at II o'clock. President j. b. Watkins
presided, and the following other mem
bers were present. Colonel Murphy, Col
onel Wickham, Professor Atwood. Messrs.
Chamblin, Cottrell, Lorraine, and Guy
Ii was decided 10 have county exhibits
at the fair, next October. and TO embrace
this feature with department Of agri-
cultural products. fruits, etc. The same
appropriation was made for premiums as
that OF last years fair, and $50 was
appropriated for county exhibits. Four
thousand dollars was appropriated for
purses for races-S2.5 500 for the harness
classes, and ST. 800 for saddle classes.
The officers present were OF the opin-
ion that the fair this fall would be much
more successful than the entertainments
given for several years past.
A considerable amount OF routine bust-
ness was transacted, and at 1870 the
meeting adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
LEES LETTER TO EARLY.
PKOYING THE aBSURDITf or LONG,
STREETS CHdRGE
Tn the Effect That the Confederate CHIEF
tain Doubted General Early's Loyalty
To the Confedsracy.
walkers Ford. Va. Jan. 20. 1896.

Walkers fOru, va, Jan. ~ Low
To the Editor OF The Times;
Sir.-i read with much pleasure your
criticism IN Sundays issue, OF General
r.oncstreets book. | have never seen a
copy OF the book myself. nor do care
10 see il If II contains many such par
agraphs as those you quoted ana COM
mentod upon. In refutation OF the ao-
surd charge. not to say downright SLAM
der. that General Lee ever doubted Cen
eral Jubal a. Eary's loyalty to the Con-
federacy. and as mark OF me irionu-
snip existing between those distinguish
al soldiers. both during and after the
war ! herewith enclose you the copy oi
letter now in my possession.
LEE TO EARLY.
Lexington. Va. 22d Nov. 1865.
Ny dear Gencral.-I received last night
your letter Of the 2Ofh ut, which gave
me the first authentic Information OF You
| had received since the cessation Of hos
Titles. and relieved the anxiety | had
felt ca your account | am very glad
to hear OF your health and safety. br. re-
gret your absence from tho country,
though ] fully understand your feelings
on the subject I think the South re-
than at any period OF her history and
! determined az the outset or ncr Difficult
ties. TO share The fate Of my people
wish you every happiness and prosperi-
" wherever YOU may go. and IN compli-
ancc with your request enclose a state
mont of your services. which I hone may
answer your purpose You Will always
be present TO my rccolloctions I desire.
II not prevented 10 write a history of tho
campaign I'm Virginia All my records
books. orders. &c. were DESTROYED in the
conilagratiOn and retreat from Richmond
Only such OF my reports az were print.
Ell are preserved. Your reports Of Your
operations In lS64-'65. were among those
destroyed. Cannot you repeat them and
send me copies Of such letters. orders
&c, OF mine Including that last letter to
which you refer. and particularly give
me your recollection OF our respective
strength at the principal battles? Nv only
object Is 10 transmit II possible the truth
TO posterty, and do Justice 10 our brave
soldiers.
Most truly your friend.
(Signedj r.. r. LEE"
To Gen. J. 4. Early.
NEVER SURRENDERED
! think careful perusal Of the above
letter will show the utter ahsurditv OF
General Longstreets charge III ever A
man loved the Confoderacy and everv-
thing connected with IT, that man was
brave honest old Jubal Early, who Oiled
but never surrendered"
cHAs. ?. BUTTON,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

Il haven't lived with you twenty-five
years without finding out you're brute"
wrathfully exclaimed Mrs Rangle. Il
know a million reasons why ia hate 10
be YOU and only one why I'd Ike 20 be
YOU"
what is that one reason, madam"
iercely demanded Mr. Rangle.
Because you've got a good wife, she
screamed. Chicago Tribune"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
In. Yirginla Volunteer.

The first issue of The Virginia Nolun-
teer' a monthly magazine devoted TO
the interests OF the volunteer forces OF
Virginia. appeared yesterday. The maya
zine is attractive In appearance and full
OF information for the volunteer militia.
The issue contains, among other things.
excellent pictures OF General Robert t..
Lee and Governor O'Ferrall. with a brief
biographical sketch Of the latter Messrs.
John c. Weckert and John W. starke are
the editors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

WEST APPOMATTOX, VA, Jan. %
sl,-ial.--Our village was much pleased
with the pictures OF our honored citizens
Messrs. II. ID. Flood and s. C. Station.
which you printed in your columns re-
Gently. Hon. Sterling C. Stratton passed
through here with his bride few days
ago. They VII remain n Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
PrOnerfN IInnsfer..

Richmond: g. Dominica from j. a.
Coke. trustee, s. fet on Broad street.
northwest corner Twentieth.
Eleanor II. Fisher from Hin & Pres
ton. trustees. q feet on west side Twelfth
street between Broad and Marshall, ST..
52S.
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ffWrR TRACKS. IF YOU PLEASE.
Why should the City Council require
the laying Of four railway tracks on
Broad street, There is no difficulty about
the cars Of both lines running upon two
tracks. and four tracks will be a most
serious Inconvenience TO the public In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
The Herald Of Winter,

The brown grass waves in the keen
north wind
The leaves fall in showers on the forest
mould:
The naples are decked in their autumn
garb.
or coral and ruby. and gllstening gold.
II. ID. =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
KNIGHTS or PYTHTIS.
4 New Lodge at Christiansburg-Ths
Drought Broken.

Drought Broken.
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, Jan. 70
Special-Last night there was organized
here a Knights Of Pythias lodge OF thir-
~ members.
The extreme drought was broken by a
fine rain this week, and the ponds are
full Of water now that have been dry
since last spring Wells and springs
have been dry here that nave never been
dry before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

RixeyvIlle. ga, JAM 20. 'o6.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-05-23


Dan Tension. says as u member of
the Mclean County Gun Club, he feels
1t his duty to assist in the enforcement of
the State game laws, and gives due notice
that he will not be one of the winking
or blinking kind, if he comes across an
offender in the act.
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favored with the Cosmopolitan, neatly
gotten up mazazine that would adorn the
centre table of the neatest furnished cot
tage in the land: The monthly table of
contents are excellent, and the diversity
in subject matter show the good judge
ment of the editor. If those among our
young people anxious to "pass examlna
ton" and b. teachers to younger minds,
they should store their brains with just
such literture as you will find in the Cos
mopolitan magazine. And so cheap.
Only 10 c. copy, or one year 81. Address
Cosmopolitan, Irvington, New York.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-05-23
The Country Safe.

Chairman Wing and Commissionsr
Mann convened in special session in the
court. house, Thursday afternoon. Tho
object ,u meeting was the appointment of
Il justice of the peace. Justice Falconer
had resigned, and Justice Nelson refused
to qualify, ex Justice Olson didn't want it
an more, and the Office went-a begging.
The only Justice in the county was Judge
Anderson, and he was incapaciated by
sickness and could rot act. The nearest
Justice to Washburn was at Painted Woods
on the BurIeIgh county line. The Board
therefore rendered the appointment 10
Postmaster Wallin who accepted and qua
fled at once. Merchant Wahl and Auti j.
i,or Casselmen went on his bonds. While
there is only two justices within radius Of
twenty miles-Judges Van Solen and Waf
lin. We can reasonably feel that tn.
cu.ulry is safe.