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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
LEvsNsroN's PRHaCHERs.
william i. Brown. Who Was Drowne"'
Famous Fisherman.

LEXINGTON, VA. July 3L-SpeciaL-
The Rev. Il. II. Dcmcnt. for several
years past the pastor or the Lexington
baptist church. has placed his resignation
I'm the hands Of his congregation TO take
effect on and after the Goth of August
roxr His reason for rcsigning Is that ne
contcraplates entering the Louisville Bap-
list Theoogical Seminary, where he VIII
complete HIS studies IN theology. NH'
Dement, is "A young man and since ne na'
been stationed here he has made wiue
cir.i. Of friends among all congregations
hv his earnest manner and undouo'e'
uictv and by his close Application 10 MS
duties as pastor He Is young man OF
"A very decided ability md as pastor no
has eudearod himself 20 his congregation.
the community, and especially among the
young people. Ills work among the stu
dents and cadets OF our institutions OF
learning. Washington and Lee University
and the Virginia Military Institute, haVo
been Of great effect.
Dr. Whaling. the new pastor or the Lex
ington Presbyterian church. Will proach
his first sermon next Sunday morning
Falling Springs Presbyterian church mas
called 10 It's vacant pulpit the Rev +.
J. Brooke. the well-known evanseHst OF
the Lexington Presbytery.
william F. Brown who was drowned
lust above Balcony Falls this week was
the widely known expert bass fisherman
Of Balcony Falls. and he was personally
known TO a wide circle Of sportsmen who
came annually 20 that point to catch the
gamy bass. and when they failed TO make
a catch bought bass from Brown. who
kept a stock In a live box for just such
occasions. the purchasers returning
home with fish story and fine bunch
OF bass they had bought.
James Withrow, of Brownsburg, I'm this
county. aged 81 is dead. He was mem
Der Of sn old line family Of Colonial days
and was highly respected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

BALTIMORE. MD. july @-The
steamer Virginia of the Baltimore steam
Packet Co0mpany's service between Rich
mond and raltmore. has been fully Tee
paira. and left Baltimore Yesterday
afternoon on time for Richmond. with "a
FUN cargo of freight and number OF
ulsseurer-. Many Baiumoreans are taxi
Ing advanta7e az the extremely low rates
made 10 visit tho city Of the Hills"
and the chances are that Richmond viii
have many visitors from lhe Alonu-
mental city, within the next Few months
hy the james River route. The Virginia
is due 20 reach Richmond Saturday morn
ing about DO O'Clock. General manager
j. r. Sherwood and traffic manager T..
W THOMPSON will accompany the boat
on It's next trip Although tho Baltimore
Steam Pncket CO. has been somewhat
Handicapped hy the unfortunate accident
;t has pluckiIy continued its service TO
Richmond. and it is evident that it
mean. business. ami ass general manager
Sherwood stated in an Interview some
lime ago. "has como to stay"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

lie Creates Havoc in Charlotte County
Houses Uiown Down. Crnu. nestro,ed.

He Creates Havoc la Charlotte County
Houses tlown Down. Crops DESTROYED.
SANE VA. July ." SIeeialvOne OF
tho scvercst storms known 60 the> oldes,
inhabitants. passed through this portion
of Charlotte county al - o'clock yester-
lty.
Houses were blown down or unroofcd
corn and tobacco stripped by hail. al
tArec-icurths ot the trees were either
uurcotCd or twisted oil.
Hail stones were dashed upon thc crops,
aud they are utterr worthless.
A drummer who has just arrived from
Mosslngford says that au tobacco in that
ncishbOrlc0t ls ruined.
80 Sylvan iiiu. one half mile from here.
several buildings were blown down. and
the large grove lost three-fourths OF IT'S
trccr.
strange 10 say ass Tar as your CORES
poaden. can learn no one was seriously
nIrt.
he cloud appeared m the northwest
only about ten minutes hegorc the storm
broke. anI had tno appearance OF a cy-
clone. o. larsc number Ol trees beue
twisted on instead OF blowing dowA. while
those railing Ac pointing in different di-
recUons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

WASHINGTON. July 3i.-Consul sha-
fer. al Vera Cruz. in a report 10 the State
department on new tax placed by the
Vera Cruz legislature on coffee ana to-
hlcoo planting. warns Americans against
embarking I'm the coffee raising industry
and cites figures ON land costing $40 a.
site. IL appears from his figures would cost
over sJf In four years 40 get sa3 in return.
Tie declares that the average annual pro-
duct is nearer one hall d pound per tree
than three pounds as often stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
MOURN FOR cOLsToN.
Ioxineton's Lodge of odd Fellows Have
Handsome Hall.

LEXINGTON. VA. July 3l.-special-
The announcement Of the death at the
Soldiers Home in Richmond of General
Raleigh Colston. graduate of the VIZ
rinia Military institute and a iorner pro-
fcssor at that institution, cast a shado"
of sorrow over many here who kne" MN
personally. and among the survivors oil
the old "stOncWall Brigade. mat that
DISTINGUISHED and gallant soldier lea aIicr
the death of Colonel Thomas j. Jackson
into many fight.
Wilson's Springs, in the county, local
summer resort. has "a new feature Tor lhls
section-ifs regular innovation. Some
entefprsns citizen mas Introduced hath-
irg suits anl swimming school. ana
now ladies' and gentlemen are equipped
with bathing suits. and an go in the
mountain waters together and have
big time.
There are 200 visitors M the Rockbridgo
Amf Springs with now arrivals daily.
Lexington Lodge of odd Fellows have
handsomely rcftted their hall, and it is
now one of thc handsomeSt fraternity
halls in the South so say those who have
visited some of the more prominent halls
in the southern cities.
AS au indication of the slaclness OF
litigation here 10 may Doe noted that there
are Ouly three cases on the Circuit Court
docket for the September term. with only
one moro set of rule days in which "a
suit can be commenced and brought to
maturity n time for the next session OF
the court
Colonel and Mrs Beverley tucker nave
como 90 Atlantic CITY,
Miss Florence DuYal is in the north
for am outing at the scashore.
Miss Minnie Baker of Baltimore. is a
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Dr. Jor-
dan.
Dr. and Mrs. John Preston. Of Charlotte.
y. c.. are visiting relatives.
Colonel Edmund pondleton and daugh-
ter. Mrs. Elizabeth Coles. are summerins
af the Baths
SIR W. W. Davis. OF the Rockbrdgo
Baths section. celebrated his uinetieth
birthday ou Tho 18Th Instant. and 10 is
said of hNm That he is a. vigorous man
for chat age.
Mr. Donald Allen. Of Texas. distin-
eui-hcI graduate of old Washington coll
lego. Was hero the past week a guest or
Professor a. j.. Nelson. of the faculty.
Alrs M q. Martin. Miss Lydia and Miss
Mary T.. Martin of panvlc, are guests
of Mr. E S. Tutwi'cr
Mr. and Nfs. ". g. Preston and Maj.
D. T ID. Myers. ~ dchmold. are guests
oI Mrs Thomas T.. Preston.
Dr J.. j. CawI bell. graduate ot Wdsn-
u4tou and Lee University. has been eloct-
cl t0 tne chair of Natural Sciences in the
faculty of Westminster College Missouri
Newton n. kirkpatrick. son 0f Nr and
AIRS t ID kirkpatrick. of Alone in this
county Who graduated from the United
States Military Academy at West Point
tae past session. i- home with his parents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
sCHhDE THE CHdMPTOy.
He Defeats Adams. of Florida, I'm the Five
Mile Cycle Contest.

CHARLOTTE. y c., July a.-Spe-
cial-Fred. Schade Of herndon, Va,
seemed little unwell In the great bicycle
races here to-day. Adams. Of Florida. eN-
champion Of the South for the mile race
met Schade on the track for tha mile
race and Adams won by haf-length
or more in 2.i0 To- But the most impor-
tant race the hve-miie open was won
after q hard race. bv ~chadc over Adams.
The spectators filed the air with
cheers for the Virginia hoy when he roll
ed ir half-longth " his wheel ahead
Of George y. Adams. OF Florida, his old
enemy on tho track
Tho time for the hve-milc race was
f3 a. The weather and the track were In
fine condition f1~ the races. Thoso two
were tho only ones OF note.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
naehinist Shoots a Printer.

WINSTON. y. c.. July a.-cbarles
McFah, machinist. this morning shot a
printer formerly OF Baltimore. named
y. J. Carrlgan. Both are married men
ana i've IN the same building. McVaIl
accused Carrlgan Of trying to win his
wifes affections.
The ball entered Carrigan's back, and
lodged under the shoulder blade.
McFall game himself up 70 the sheriff.
At the preliminary trial this afternoon
nc was bound over 20 court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Florida Sound-M0ney Men.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July GA call
has been issued TO "sound-money Demo
Gratis Of Florida to meet In Jacksonville.
August 7th, and select delegates TO attend
the meeting at Indianapolis which VIII
arrange FOR naming a gold Democratic
ticket The call Is signed by Arthur
Msigs, J. J. Munoz. Bion A. Barnett.
II. q. Aird. and II. ". Buckman all Of
this city. Barnett. Nunoz. and Aird ars
bankers Buckman is assistant United
States Attorney Barnett and Netgs have
always been known as Republicans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
ENDORSED BY TAMMANY
BRYAN NOTIFIED BY TELEGRAPH
OF IHE HONOR.
He VIII Arrive in New York During
the Meeting Of the National
Committee.

LINCOLN, July 3.-Mr. Bryan the
evening completed the itenery OF hts jour
ney to New York.
Mr.. ana Mrs Bryan will leave Lincoln
Friday evening. August TN, on the train
duo IN chicago SATURDAY afternoon.
Monday night viii ue spent in Pittsburg.
The national committee VIII meet IN
New York at the time OF the notification.
and important campaign work viii be
discussed.
will so 10 Bath 10 visit Mr. and Mrs. Sc
wall
News OF his endorsement by the Tam
many Executive Committee was received
by Mr.. Bryan this afternoon In teie-
gram from Congressman Amos J. Cum
mings.
NJ. Cummings wired:
THE Tammany Executive Committee
has just unanimously endorsed you. Ny
personal congratulations.
A meeting Of the general committee OF
Iammany Han 10 arrange for Bryan
ana Sewal ratification meeting, MIL
probably DO called tomorrow.
iammany Swa lows Bryan.
NEW YORK, Juy d.-At a meeting Of
the Executive Committee OF Tammany
nan this afternoon, the following reso-
mton' which was offered by Jonn c.
Sheehan, was adopted by vote OF Il
TO T.
Resolved. That the Executive Conn
mittee OF the Democratic organization
OF the city and county OF New York.
in regular meeting assembled IN Tammany
Hall. does hereby accept and approve
the nomination OF William J. Bryan. OF
Nebraska and Arthur Sewall, OF Maine.
as the wise determination OF the Demo-
cratic National Convention recently held
in Chicago. and We pledge our loyal and
hearty support OF their candidacy"
Nothing was said. however, about tho
Democratic platform.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
WEATHER FORECAsr.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 3i.-Fore-
cast for Saturday:
Virginia-fair. moderately cool; north 10
northeasterly winds.
North Carolina-partly cloudy. north
easterly winds: cooler; showers on the.
coast in the afternoon.
The area Of high pressure has moved
from Minnesota 10 Lake Erie
Moderately cool and fair weather VIII
crevail In New England and the Atlantic
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Rrntucky Di~,ilieries 70 SUSPEND.

LOUISVILLE July 3l-Whisky- making
In Kentucky Will be almost totally gus
pended 10 morrow for a peri )d Of eigh-
teen moths. The committee appointed
at % meeting Of Kentucky distiHers on Jul,
10th, 10 bring about suspension agree
ment, met to-day and announced that
they had signed all the Bourbon and
rye distilleries IN the u II per cent. al
lctment provided for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

and not OF the past. and that no such
issue was involved. OF would ever arise
hereafter. THE sO-cailed force bill" he
continued. was an issue In the DAYS when
Smithers precinct methods and such lie
performances brought the blush OF shame
TO the cheek OF every honest man This
condition. however. II is TO be hoped as
a result Of tho educational efforts OF The
Richmond Times and other papers advo-
eating purity In politics, viii be known
no more forever" The issues involved
IN this campaign are Of such business and
economic Importance as 10 overshadow
every other consideration. Party lines
Will. in large measure. be obiiterated
by patriotic impulses. As the people Of
Virginia are more distinctly American
than those OF any other section Of the
country, they will Doe the last found
under tho banner with a strange device,
carried boy Aitgeld. Tillman, Mrs. Lease
and CoXey.
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
This. Mr.. Waddin said would be com
fnonced al once, and vigorously pressed
all along the lines which viii tend 10
bring together all the people VINO we're
opposed to the Chicago plan Hne money
question is all-important and far-reach-
ifA. out TO "A iAlr' 't''t-"
tclligont people the tariI issue al least
the raising Of money. enough 10 run the
Government. is also very important The
most eloquent appeal will come In this
0ireo.ion from those who erstwhle were
enploved in our locomotive works. at Tai
bitt's a Sons. 20 Belle Isle, and the lred-
cor works. and w1i are now. and have
been for sometime past either seeking
employment or wirking at greatly reduced
CONDITION OF THE PARTY
Judge Waddm said that the oondiuoh
~ tro nartv was in better shape than II
nod boen for years. and that I'm snort
time AIN would be found pulling iogether
for "a common end. Indeed, he said.
"s, earnest was the desire for success
With the rank and file Of the party 'hat
NO patriotic party man would De fonhu
standing In the way of the success We
seol We are particularly fortunate IN
having associated with us this year IN
our campaign the distinguished member
of the National Executive COMMITTEE
Hon. y r.. Scott. whose close proximity
to ms and long and active lahors Ia tho
noirhboring state OF West Nreninin. not
only give him peculiar odvontagcs in his
knowledge Of our situation but inspires
the confidence Of an our party friends
from their knowledge of his wisdom ana
political saeaeity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Funeral Of Robert Garrett.

BALTIMORE. ND. July sl.-The re-
mains Of Robert Garrett. who dted at
Deer Park. Nd, last "Wednesday. were In
TERED in Gteenmount Cemetery to-day.
The funeral services were conducted At
Grace Protestant Episcopal church by
Rev. Percy Hall at 10 O'Clock this NOM
ing. The special musical service was ciab-
orate. and Included several OF Mr.. Oar
ret,'s favorite hymns, sung BY q quar-
tettQ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Sentenced far Murder

NORFOLK, VA. July 3l.-Special- Ed.
Wilson and Victor Nottingham, young
white men. were tried in the county court
to-day FOR the killing of Alien Jones
in this city last May. The jury brought In
a verdict OF I'VE years In the penitentlary
for each at O'Clock tonight. Noting
hams sister. Mrs. stanton. tainted when
she heard the verdict and had TO be
carried from the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
4 Frce.SllYer RepnblIcnn.

WASHINGTON. July 31.-Special.-,
Among tho visitors to-day 20 the head
quarters Of the silver party. was f. d.
Root. editor OF the Winchester Leader,
. Republican paper
Sir. Root announces his conversion 10
free silver. and declares that Bryan and
Seuall VIII carry Virginia lie says that
the white Republican farmers OF the
State arc nearly an FOR silver. and many
OF them will vote the Democratic ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

SEDELIA. MO. July 2l-The Populist
state adjourned sine die at o'clock this
evening after having nominated A state
ticket anal electing seventeen presidential
electoralS. The State Committee was en-
powered TO fuse with the Democrats
ON an equitable division Of Offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

5000 Deaths ~o Iar and MANY Morc IN
pcctrd Ee inre the Disease Runs lis Course.
WAsHiNGTON. ID. c.. July 3l-Adyices
Received at the Marine hospital to-day
from Alexandra. Esypt show that the
cholera outbreak there had got beyond
the control OF the sanitary aurho1ties.
During the seven days up 10 the first
Instant i.9lJ deaths were reported. and
lr ihe following six days 100 deaths.
So far s.0i5 deaths have occurred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

KANSAS. CITY. NO. July a-Thls
is the hottest dag OF The season. the
thermometer registering % at noou Tuero
have been two prostratons from heat
so Tar reported one OF them BEING D. D..
Dillon. am assistant observer at the
Weather Bureau.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

OTrUMWA, IA. fuly 8l-se,,rot.ry
Walsh, of the Democratic National Com
mittce by instruction ~ Chairman Jones.
has sent out call for meeting OF the
National Democratic Committee at the
Firth Avenue Hotel. New York city on
August nth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Providence Forge Baseballist Defcat
New Kent Team.

Providence Forge Easeballist Defeat a
New Kent Team.
CHARLES CITY c. IT.. VA, July 81
Special-A picnic was eiNen at Providence
Forge 10 dav, tEder The auspices Of Mrs.
r. l.. Walker. Of Robbery. Va.
The eathering included the beauty and
cEiva'ry OF the good old counties Of
Charles city ond New Kent
a sumptuous dinner was spread. and
dancing was enjoyed.
Mr. $. s. Hof4r iost his oldest son this
mornlfg by death.
A game OF tall was played at Provi-
dence Forge this evening between tho
g. H. and Cross Roads. of New Vent.
which resulted iu a. victory hy lG 20 10
for New Kent Mary persons We're pres
ent to witness the game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Candidate for Congress.

PETERSBURG, VA. July Si.-Judge l..
ID. Yarrell. OF Greenesvile county, was IN
the dty to-day. He says that ne Is
thinking Of announcing himself canoi-
date for Congress frCm this district
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
r.vcr or THERMOMETER.

The following Is the tneomonie'er 70
port at The Times Office yes;eiday
N ST. Y NJ, S.; l.. M, 80; y.
NJ, S; 0 p. ~. IS; Il NJ q. A'efaSe'
81 1-5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

WASHINGTON, Jelly 3l.-rhe treasury
dcncit for July. as Will hc shown in the
official statement 20 Doe issuea tomorrow.
Will bee IN round figures, Sl->rooo1 The
receipts Tor July have been so iCO,VOJ
aud the Expenditures 42,2VO.O,N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
ASOUND-MONEY LEAGUE
1ETITIoysg 40 THAT end NUmEh-
OUSLKSIGNED.
The Opponents or rho Chicago Pi"aor"
Earnestly at Work-work OF
the Republicans.

pound money mon WIN ''n"-- ~
operation system for the chi9 staii'@o-
tion-of tho sentiment against the Ci''"50
platform.
A number Of petitions were In circula-
tiou and were signed unfortunately by
merchants. bankers. clerks. and working
men generally.
Tho readiness with which they were
Stoned led tho movers in the scheme 20
be- thoroughly convinced that there was
powerful sentiment in Richmcnd against
Tho nondcs.ript platform which was
a,ionfoa at the bohost OF men unmindfu
of the true principles OF Democracy.
The ,yidoeproad interests Of those who
signed was "a source Of great satisfaction
10 those who directed the petitions, and
demonstrated that in AN tho walks Of life
and channels Of trade and labor the SEN
tmont was equally alive.
For CONGRESS.
Tho circulation cf the petitions looking
20 tho establishment of "a sound-moncy
league revived the discussion of "a sound
money Democrat for Congress in this
district and from the ready acquicsonce
CT those approached leaves but little doubt
80 90 tho fact that tho views Of the
sound-moucy men of this district viii be
represented iu the ncNt Conercss.
or course. Captain GeOree ID. Wise
M'Ni' NOT say '''' "'' ,
lne race TOT '7 s'' "', ''' -
nave hol u'''i i''''''. "i',"
course OF tcii'h ''i "n'n l"v '''ne o''i',S
th're VIII he aNipI Il7i'5 i"''F "l ,"'
business men tpu 'I"'e N"iN'.N l"'
WAGES and iNrd lnc' mes Wnose only Sal-
walton is based upon the security ana
s0unducss of our currency.
The matter of new registration TINS
FAN was also extensively discussed and
everything tho Electoral Beard was
commended for its advocacy OF one ana
upon all sides tho sentiment prevails that
a new registration should certainly be
held
TIIr CANDIDATES..
Tho question lof candidates fer this
district is hv no means vet "a settled one.
o. ,,-,,i,a coio,el rnott is naturally sun
....,.,e+ stro,otb tbo
f,,.nds NJ tf, otl... candidates claim that
tbo ..,tiroar+ fhat obtained in the Tenth
di-tric- AGAINST other than original silver
,,o,. ie ranili, GROWING here. They quote
c.r,,o p,tfar-,n who insisted that a
.,1.a+io,.,.,. t.r,, must ho served before
,f.. cti...., convention
e.. -. .,,.. e,l,-sl,.ar move
,""
,r..t,.,t.. .,,.triro" q" soid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Colonel Hobson and family. OF Rich-
mond. are rusticating at their summer
home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

in answer 90 what in his Judgment.
"Dn'a Doe the policy OF tAc campaign the
'.'''i ISSUES To- uo relied on. and the prob
able danger of the revival of foree.biu
onactments tho judge said nat tnie mix
of force bill was the shereu nonsense:
Nat this was campaign OF tho = csent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Judge Waddm. whom 30 VIII Doe OLE
ferFcI is one OF thc committee in cnarse
or the Virginia campaign. was seen al
A's oince yesterday by a Times reporter.
aH1 iu answer t1 an inquiry ot the
scribe s.. sald that 81 WAS true that ho
lta been n NeW York or tnc iast two
oa's. all tNat tue action as above out
lined. Was taken hy tne national commit
le'mcn in Inference 10 the Virginia CAM
paisn ana tN.t "a campaign looking 90 the
DO made in the state. ANA DC thought
With every reasonable chance of success.
indeed, sai4 uH. "lt is hardly possible
20 believe that Virginia would vote for
hryen upon tho Chieaeo so.called Demo
cratic platform aui the 81. Louis Pop
uisuc propaganda.
New-York tribune., 1896-04-01
FOUND A WILL IN A Couch.
TESTIMONY BEING HEARD TO PROVE THE
VALIDITY OF a DOCUMENT PUR-
PORTING TO BE ADAM WALK
ERS LAST TESTAMENT

Surrogate Abbott heard testimony yesterday in
proceedings taken TO prove the validity OF alleged
will OF Adam Walker. who lived in Walworth-st.
near Park-ave. The executor Is William j. Davis.
OF No. 122 81. Marks-ave.. who says that the Will
was found In a couch which formerly belonged 10
Mr.. Walker. The will is contested by Nancy Os-
borne and Hannah Phillips half-sistcrs Of the tes-
tator. They alege that he never executed the Will.
Mr.. Walker died on January % last and his rela
tves for time believed that he had left no will
The document offered for probate was found In tho
couch last January. 1t is dated october TO- 1889. and
was witnessed oy Samuel Bowden. now dead who
was welknoWn Republican In the Seventh Ward.
and Il. Carpenter Of No. 50 Monroe-st. By the
provisions Of the wiD the haf-ssters Margaret ana
Nancy Osborne and Hannah Phillips are cut on
and 500 is given to lanes Walker uncle. The
OF the estate is divided between the haf-sster
Of the testator. Eliza Dams, who is dead. and his
brother Robert Walker Robert disappeared twenty
years ago and the executors are directed TO hod MS
share for ten years and II ne does not appear In
that time they 20 give Il TO Eliza Dalns.
Testimony given showing that the Will was
found IN a slit IN the lining OF an old couch which
had been given away after the death OF the tesiator
There also found pocketbook containing s50
The hearing Will be continued to-day.