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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-10-10
BY PAUL PASTNOP.


has passed and, l haven't seen the ghos
of that sacred eagle yeti
Never mind, was the reply, you viii
see it yet. Mark my words. 1t will come
/ to you some time when you least expect it,
81 laughed and proposed that we take ;
swim, as the sun was getting up very
warm, and the fish were not biting at all
My friends assented. so we undressed anC
plunged into the lake. / dived straight
down, and, catching hold of the jagged enc
of large rock, opened my eyes to look
about me for a moment.
''Never, if l live to be hundred, will
the sight that met my eyes at that instant
be effaced from my memory. Coming
toward me, silently, and yet with incredi'
BILE swiftncss was the bleached and snowy
skeleton of a gigantic bird, with wings out
stretched. 1t made no ripple, no pulsa'
ton of the water. 1t seemed to have nc
means of propulsion, for the ghostly wings
were Iigid and motlonless. Yet on it came,
swift and still; and, to my Mortified imagi-
nation, in the whited sockets of the skull
cleaned those same reproachful, condemn
ing eyes which the dying eagle had turned
upon me year ago.
''To say that | was fairly paralyzed with
fear but inadequately described my condi-
ton. Though beginning to suffer for lack
pf nj I Id 70 how. LAT, 49,,
my grasp of the rock. | was fascinated,
exclaimed. Every muscle in my body was
rigid and beyond control of the brain. And
still that horrible, mysterious spectre was
coming toward me, and | could neither
avoid it or ward it Off
GLOW long | chung there, suffocating
and helpless, | know not. I only know
that, just as the water-ghost was about to
strike me in the face, a 1.-the, white form
flashed in between, strong hand seized
my arm and was dragged forcibly up to
the surface of the water. Then l lost con
seriousness, and the next thing | remember
was being rolled over and over on the back
and punched in the ribs, and then opening
my eyes on the pale, anxious face of my
friend, who had dived down and saved me.
when an hour or two later, told him
the story of my deep water apparition he
smiled incredulously, even as he said: Did
not tell you you would see it some tme:''
"But the mystery was solved few days
later, when, picking up Il Stockhlm paper,
| read the following paragraph:
"'A CHASTITY TROPHY.
"'A recent writer tells what may be
truly regarded as one of the most curious
incidents of natural history. In some OF
the Swedish lakes, he says, large birds OF
prey are in the habit of swooping down on
the pike basking at the surface of the
water. In these cases, if the pike be more
powerful than the bird, the latter, unable
to extricate his talons, is borne to the bot
tom and drowned. Incredible as the story
may seem, Eckstrom, Rev. Mr.. Moller, and
other writers, state that the flesh of the
pike heals with the talons of the bird in its
back, while the bird becomes converted
into a skeleton, which is carried about by
the pike. One skeleton, which had long
been exhibited by pike in Lake Wetter,
had acquired a greenish tingc and was
regarded by the fishermen as a harbinger of
misfortune'
-Detriot Free Press.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
ASKING FOR CLEMENCY.
Az EFFORT 10 ShCURE CONN TTA-
JfON OF"DOC" JONES' SENTENCE.
The Men Charged with Attempting tn Rob
Mr.. Farmer Discharged on Account oil
the Latter's Failure to Appear.

PETERSBURG, VA. July 13-Spccial.-
The following gentlemen will act as
Judges Of the bicycle races, to be given
under the auspices Of the Cockade city
cycle Club at the Old New Market race
course, in Prince George county, on next
Wednesday afternoon. IL. b. Harrison,
George W. Pegram Edgar urrier, and
j.. II. Jackson. G. a. Epes Will act as
referee. The list Of prizes and other
details Of the races have already been
given in this correspondence.
The Finance Committee OF the Common
Council have employed Mr.. John f..
TcWncs. an expert accountant, Of this
place TO make the annuaI examination
Of the books of the city officers.
ASKS FOR CLEMENCY.
Counsel for Doc" Jones, the negro
who was convicted i'm the Hastings Court
Of this city of wife murder and sentenced
to Ice hanged on the 3lst of July, have
prepared a petition asking that the death
sentence be committed TO life imprisOn-
mcnt in the penitcntary. The petition
Will be presented to the Governor this
week at the meeting Of the Virginia Bar
Asset ton at Old Point.
About five hundred white and colored
excursionists arrived here this morning
from Farmville and points along the line
of the Norfolk and Western railroad.
"The Chicago Convention Affecting our
Building Fund" was the subject OF an
interesting sermon delivered yesterday
morning at the Second Baptist church
by the pastor Rev. \. J. Fristoe. The
congregation is cndavorlng 10 raise a
fund 10 complete their place Of worship
and the sermon had special reference TO
that matter
Mr.. VIM. H. r. Taylor. OF Danville,
who has been spending some days with
Mr.. w. j. Porythrcss. Of this city. has
returned home. Mr.. Taylor was at the
reunion i'm Richmond. During the war he
was meniiS7r Of the Petersburg City
Guards. Twelfth Virginia Regiment.
PRISONERS DISCHARGED.
c. II. Williams. Allen Gray c. Z. Nil
Ter and r. +. Goodwin, the four white
men who were arrested some nights ago
on the charge Of holding mp Mr. l.. IT,.
Farmer. OF Ford's depot. Dinwiddic coun-
ty. in this city. had a hearing before
the Mayor this morning and were dis
charged Farmer did not apepar TO tes-
tify against them.
4 Bryan and Sewall campaign club was
organized i'm the Fourth wa tonight
and the following officers elected Prcsi-
dent. NJ. e. Jasksor: Vice Presidents Or
s. W. Hinton r. +. Jarvis and George
W. Pegram, Treasurer Or. r. j. Nc
Ilwaine. Secretary. G. g. Peasants The
club. which starts out with a large mem
r6rship. was addressed by Hon. Wm. D..
McIlwaine who made "A ringing speech in
behalf of free silver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
SOUNDlMONEY DEMOCRATS.
(ContMued from nrst pagel


obstacle to the cooperation OF eastern
party organizations in the call for
new ticket. From private kilograms re-
ceived to-day from the New York Senator
and other party leaders in the Empire
State IL seems almost certain that New
NOrks Democratic organization VIII not
favor another convention. Senator HIN
plan is reported TO he to fight Tor the
occtiOn Of gold congressman ana Tor the
throwing Of the presidential election III
the House OF Representatives, where
successful contest for gold fresiueh1
would be more probable than win
third ticket
The Illinois Democrats received announcer
setback to-day IN the announcement OF
Postmaster Washington Hesing' ieader
Of that faction from the start that nc
opposed third ticket. lie denounced
the proposition on the ground that a third
ticket would mean the election OF the
silver Democratic ticket.
REVOLT AGAINST ALTGELp
The revolt Of the Illinois delegation
against Governor Altged. which broke
out first IN Che convention hall, when inc
state swung 10 Bryan. was accentuateu
to-day 10y the resignation Of Coionel hen
~ i. Donovan. Of Chicago, Of his posi-
ton Of Inspcctor-Gencral Of the ILLINOIS,
National Guard. to which he was APP
pointed b the Cove rnor. Colonel Donovan
was an original Boies man. and led the
anu-Bland forces in the convention
against the Governor.
Before leaving Chicago. Mr.. Scwall de-
nounced the attack which had been made
on him in a morning paper depicting him
as "A foe OF organized labor. lie said:
ANY one acquainted with the history
4 q N.rfHN
ing interests. knows that the house OF
Sewall has always had the friendship Of
its employees We have never had the
slightest trouble. nor have We ever OPP
posed union labor. I am an advocate OF
the cause of the laboring man. ana our
men have always been treated on that
principle"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
Damage Done nv the Rain.

Last Saturdays heavy rainfall did con-
siderable damage 10 the property OF resi-
dents on Fourth street. between Jach-
son and Duval streets. In some OF the
Easements Of the houses I'm that vicinity
the water stood at times four feet high.
The distressed residents OF the section
applied 10 the Board OF Fire Commits
sioncrs fo- relief and they turned the
matter over to Chief Fuller who at once
detailed a firc-engine &c the scene and IL
was not until o'clock Sunday afternoon
that all the water was pumped out.
The residents Of the ncghborhood de-
sire 10 return their sincere thanks TO the
chief and his men.
An overflow was also caused Mt Adams
and Canal streets and the water fer a
while flooded the works of the Transpar-
cnt Ice Company.
Another overflow occurred at Main and
Madison streets al lie same time and con-
siderable damage was done 20 some OF
the property there This was the first
overflow I'm that vicinity for several years
past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
BrG ENrERrRIsn ron WEST POINT.
Chase a Co. VIII Transfer Their Oyster
Packing Establishment To That Place.

WEST POINT, VA. July Especial.
The large oystcr-packing house Of Chase
& co. will be located at West Point. Va.
Chase q CO.. Of Baltimore, have pur-
chased that beautiful site Of land and
water front at West pat Va. front
ing on both the MattapOnl and York
rivers. When all filled in il will be
about three acres I'm extent. The prop
orty "A body of land adjoining that OF
the Terminal Hotel. and taking In all
the water front on the Mattaponi and
part of the York rver south OF First
street. The Chase Company will al once
begin the erection Of very large packing
houses. fifty by two hundred feet to-
gether with ice-house. They propose 30
have the buildings erected N time for
the fail trade, which will begin about
September Ist The company will en-
ploy from one hundred and fifty TO two
hundred men.
Chase q co. represent the following
houses. The Cincinnati oyster and
Fish Company. Cincinnati. Ohio. The
Chase Davidson Company. LOUISVILLE.
Ky: Chase q Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Chase q Co.. Baltimore. Nd, and are
well known TO the commercial world. bee
ing the third largest house I'm the trade
in the United States.
Chase ., Company began operations n
West Point in the fan of 1896 and after
realizing the unequalled advantages that
West Point would afford FOR their bust
ness. have determined 60 bring their
entire business 90 this place. and have
purchased this water front. and will erect
buildings as a permanent location Tor
their business. Mr.. James i. Blizzard.
who was their manager here during the
winter Of % and e6. will have charge Of
the West Point business.
The following visitors are among those
registered at the Terminal Hotel: Mr..
l.. G.. Huderton, Baltimore. Md. Mr.. \.
Riner Atlanta. Ga; James NJ. Gallagher
New York; Mr.. lrma b. Rosenbaum,
Richmond Virginia: Morton b. Kosen-
baum and family Richmond. Va. John
A. Sullivan. Richmond. Va. W. IA. owen.
Richmond. Va. 5. X. owen. Richmond.
Va: T.. Il. Mass. of Richmond. Va; %.
$. owen. Richmond, Va X. T. Lufsey,
birmingham. Ala; ;. Chase and family,
Cincinnati: James l.. Blizzard. Baltimore.
Md: G.. +. Suellman. New York; Il. o.
Smith. Richmond. Va: II. l.. Adams.
Gainesville. Ga: j. II. Cooley. Plainhold.
y. j.: VIM. j. Iipscomb. Washington.
u. G.: Mr.. 5. b. Rosenbaum and family,
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
DEWOCRfrIC CONFfRENCE.
Hin Coming TO Town to Meet other sound
Money Leaders.

Senator Iill will be I'm this city to-day
and expects 10 spend Il few days az Nor
mandic-by-the-Sca. Either here or at
Long Branch be Will meet and consult
with representative s0und-money Demo
Gratis as 10 the course which should Doe
followed by those members Of the party
vino are unwilling TO accept the principles
laid down I'm tho Chicago platform ana
represented by tho Chicago nominees.
Tho purpose Of the conference Is 10 de-
termine what action should Doe taken 10y
tho organized Democracy iu those states
and other political divisions whore the
very life OF Democratic organization Is
threatened by the Chicago COnvention's
declaration OF principles Among those
who Will participate I'm the conference,
IL is said. are William Q. whitney. United
States Senators Gray Of Delaware. Smith
OF New Jersey. German Of Maryland. and
Brice ~ Ohio. II the conference should
be held at Long Branch. Senator Murphy,
who is there. and who was too ill 20 go
10 Chicago. may participate. As tho qucs-
tiCn is one of vital Importance 20 the
local Tammany Hall organization. IL is
more than probable hat John G. Shcehan.
James J. Martin. and other Tammany
leaders will Doe consulted
Whatever course is TO be decided on, IL
SIS understood that an early meeting of
the Democratic state Committee will Doe
called 10 carry the plan into effect Chair
man Hinkley OF the State Committee.
said ON Saturday that the committee Will
probably be called 10 meet within two
weeks. Until this conference is held no
steps will bee taken 10y the Tammany Hall
organization.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
FoUR cnURcHLs DEDIcarnD.
Baptists at Clifton Forge. Iron Gate, West
ApponattoN md Disciples at Crewe

CLIFTON FORGE. VA, July 13-Spe-
cial The Baptists of Clifton Forge ded-
lcafod their fine new brick church Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Rev. T.. IT. Nc
Conley. of Iynchblre. preached the dedi-
catOry sermon 10 % congregation Of about
eight hundred people The church IS
nicely located on Mccormick Boulevard.
and is conveniently arranged and well
furnished. The total cost OF the build
ing and furnishings is $1,000 The pas
tor OF the church is Rev j.. Pendleton
Jones.
Al night a union service was held in
the church. at which the pastor Of all
the churches in town made addresses.
At3P. NJ yesterday the Baptist church,
Rev ". b. Loving pastor. at Iron Gate,
a neat and nicely furnished brick church,
costing about s. Jo0. was dedicated. Rev.
Mr.. McConley preaching the sermon The
services were attended by number OF
people from Clifton Forge.
WEST APPOMATTON. VA. July 49,
Spoclal-The new Hebron Baptist church.
some ten miles from here. was dedicated
yesterday and attracted a large crowd
from AN parts Of the county. with con-
tincent from Lynchbure. and representa-
tives from FarmVile Bedford CITY. ana
other places The old building which
gives place 10 the new was dedicated
fOrfy-sevcn years ago. Or. j. W. NJ. VII
liams preaching the sermon. The new
edihce is an unusually convenient and
beautiful country church. having many
modern Improvements. stch as inclined
floors. class-rooms. with sliding partitions
roof of metallic chineles hard oil finish
wood ceiling. &c. The handsome stained
glass memorial window is one or the
striking features of the house. Tho build
inc lis "a marvel of chtapues-. having cost
only about 81 100. What is greater
marvel there was no collection yesterday
10 lift off "a debt The treasurer of the
Building Committee. Mr.. r. W. Taylor.
stated that money was IN hand 10 pay
every cent.
The dedication sermon WAS preached
by the pastor. Dr. Taylor, his text being
rs 27-4. "rO behold the beauty OF the
Lord" After the dedication prayer 10y
Rev A. 4. Rice. letters of congratulaton
were read from the former pastors aud
friends
After dinner. which was served in the
grove. the people listened 10 addresses
from Rev. W. :. Royal of Bedford city,
and DIR. 4. T.. Dickinson. OF richmond.
AT the suggestion OF the latter the con-
grcgation presented the church with q
snug sum. TO be used for a church library.
CREWE. VA. July l3.-Special.-The
new Disciples church was dedicated yes
terday morning. and the debt on the
church was reduced from $50 TO about
500. Or. J.. \. Cutler. of Louisa Court
house Va. preached the ded.catory SER
mon. taking FOR his subject the parable Of
the talents.
The series Of meetings now in progress
at that church will continue until Ihuta-
day night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
Personal iND GENERiL.
Interesting Facts About Kichmonds Citi'
lens aud Other Matters.


Mr. n. G. Chamblin who has been
quite nl al his home "Whitby," IS very
much improved.
Rev. Or. Pitt. Of Barton Heights, who
has been quite III. Is much better ana
mas gone with Mrs. Pitt 10 Old Point.
There was joint service at the Second
Baptist church Sunday night Rev. George
f.. Bagby. OF Farmyille. preached the
sermon.
AIR George W. Aiken. general railroad
manager for Barnum q Baileys cir
c,,s was I'm the city yesterday arrang-
ine 10 bring tho show 10 Richmond.
Miss Camille Holt Hunt. OF Lexington,
\ C.. who has been visiting Mrs. X. Il.
Stacy. Of Highland Park. and also Old
Point Comfort, left for home yesterday.
Mrs. II. II. Saunders and her little
daughter Addie Mason. and sister Miss
Lillian Buck. Of Baltimore, left yesterday
for Louisa to spend several weeks.
sir. Frank r. Iassiter. United States
District Alton ey. was I'm the city yes
terday morning on his way TO attend the
meeting OF the Bar Association at Old
Point
Sergeant W. NJ Myers and Fred. W.
Mtnsen returned from Ocean View SUM-
day night, having completed arrange
ments FOR the HOwitZers 10 go into camp
there on the eth OF next month.
Wcst-End Park was the scene Of ball
game yesterday evening between two col
ored clubs-the Eclipse Of Richmond, and
the Red Stockings. of Norfolk. The
game was full OF interest, and was en-
fovablr The Norfolk club won the game
by the score OF q 10 I.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
The Convention AT Milwaukee.

IL Is expected that only about twenty
five delegates will 20 from Virginia TO
attend the sixth annual convention Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union. which will
open its session at Milwaukee. Wis, on
July 10Th. While Nirgina's representa-
ton will be small, il is thought that
more than 5000 delegates win De in at
tendance. The railroad fare for the re-
turn trip from Richmond TO Milwaukee.
WIS, is S2l.55.
Among the Southern speakers for the
convention will be Rev. w. W. Landrum
j.. d.. Richmond: Mr.. Il. r. Allen. Rich
mond. Rev Howard Wayne Smith, Balti-
more Md. Rev. W. l.. Pickard. ID. D.,
Louisville, Ky. Rev. II. VI. Wharton
j. D.. Baltimore. Md; Rev. X. y. Gar
rett, d. D.. Chattanooga. Tenn; Rev
W. +. Graham. Richmond
All who wished TO attend the meeting
on Wednesday evening should have left
Richmond yesterday afternoon at 2.l5
o'clock. over the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway but there We're no delegates
from here on that train. Those who de-
sire 20 be present at the first session Of
the convention must leave here this af-
ternoOn L2.L o'clolk. arriving I'm Mil
waukee tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
NEWPORT NEWS MAYOR.
the dUNICTPdL-ELECTfON CON
.TEsT ~ THE MUSINGS COURT.
rraud Openly Chargcd-Judge Barham
Requested to Invite Another Judge to
Preside-Ic Declines to DO so,


NEWPORT NEWS. July 13.-Special.-
4 most interesting case came up in the
Hastings Court of this city before Judge
Barham this morning. II Is a contested
election case in which the whole COM
munity Is deeply interested, as Il involves
the question of who shall hold the Of
fee Of Mayor for the next two years. Allen
A. Moss. the incumbent. or Walter a.
Post who contests the validity OF his
election.
The municipal election took place on
the 2Sth Of May last, and Allen a MoSs
was declared 10 have been chosen by a
very small maiority-about sixty votes.
Fraud was openly charged at the time
and the aforementioned suit Is the re-
suit.
HE WILL PRESIDE.
Mr. Moss was represented this morning
nv Mr.. \. G. Garrett, "A well known young
attorney of this place, and Mr.. Post py
Nessrs. II. G. Bickford and Il. NJ. Lett.
When the case was called Mr.. Jarrett
arose and asked that another Judge than
Judge Barham preside lie based this
reniiest upon the allegation that Judge
Barham was ex-ofiicio member OF the
Electoral Board, and for thar reason ho'
qualified 10 sit in a case wherein 'ne
honesty and probity Of this board might
be brought I'm question.
Judge Barham. after considering the
matter a short while, declared that the
motion was an extremely curious one,
amounting almost 10 an arraignment OF
the court Mr. Garrett. however, dis-
claimed any Intention OF rejecting upon
his Honor. and Judge Barham. after con-
sulting authorities. decided he would him.
self sit I'm the case.
Mr. Garrett then asked that the case
he postponed until Monday next, as Judge
Henley. OF Williamsburg. who had been
retained TO assist him. was too unweh to
undertake it. and had Withdrawn.
Mr. Lett strenuously opposed this re-
quest. and declared that counsel for Moss
were playing to gain time.
4 SHARP DENIAL.
Mr.. Garrett made no bones about telling
Mr.. Lett that this statement was untrue,
and again addressed the Court, asking Tor
a delay. If only for a few days.
Judge Barham, with some reluctance,
finally postponed the case until Wednes-
day. when counsel for Moss promised TO
be ready 10 proceed.
The grounds upon which this suit IS
based are alleged frauds i'm the First ana
second Wards OF this city >iore particu-
larry the Second Ward. lt Is claimed That
more than double the lawful number OF
official ballots were given out. and that
Mr.. Post was elected by a good majority
had the count been fair
In addition 10 the alleged juggling with
the ballots. IL is said that the law was
violated in regard to the distance which
voters shall stay from the polls. and that
wagons were busy hauling beer around,
which was openly given 70 the voters,
and even the judges and clerks Of election.
H. u. l..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-14
noAnD or roLIcn comuIssIONERs.
NIP. G.. Minor Succeeds the Lutte L. ID
saunders a. Police Onicer.


A called meeting of the Board Of Police
Commissioners was held In the Office oi
Chief of Police Howard vest erday after
noon 40 . o'clock. The members present
were Mayor r. NJ. Taylor and Messrs.
J. ". Iaube. G.. q. Boshcr j. II. Jacob.
L. g. Ficg, oSeIh j.. Welsh. and ID. a.
Weinhrum. Mr. II. g. White. the clerk Of
tho board recorded.
The board elected Mr.. Il. G.. Minor,
formerly OF the fire alarm department.. po-
lice officer for the uneNpircd term OF the
late L. u Saunders. Of the First district.
His term viii expire On July /, 1891. There
wora about 15O applicants for the place.
but Mr.. Minor. from Madison ward, was
tho unanimous choice.
Judge Minor and q number OF ladies'
from the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society appeared before the board and
asked that an officer be stationed around
the museum. The clerk Of the board was
authorized 10 communicate with the Sec
rotary OF that association. stating that
the chief OF Police would instruct the
officer OF that beat 10 report ~ the mu-
scum every two hours during the ni.ht.
The following resolutions offered by
Mcssrs g. G.. BOshcr and } Il. Welsh.
were unanimously adopted:
BE 1t resolved. That the Board OF 20
lice Commissioners herewith desires 10
place upon us records an expression Of
its appreciation for the earnest and en-
crgeiic attention Of the duteis assigned
% the officers and men OF the police de-
uartmont during the reunion OF the
United Confederate Veterans. lately held
in our city. bc IL
Resolved further. That the clerk OF the
I'D ha ms ~ 20 10 ri -
this resolntDaa 10 the Chief OF tho de-