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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
About Encores

Sims Reeves Is hard on what he calls
the vicious encore system" He charac-
terizes 1t as a prepOsterous piece OF dis
honesty OF which all honest persons
should be ashamed. The nuisance no
SAYS rightly. seeks TO take a shabby adj
vantage OF the suffering professional; and
IL Is 10 be regretted that few Of orr
performerf possess sufficient courage To
return 10 the platform. bow politely. and
indicate firmly, Mo- Your encore monger
cares nothing about symmetry, or hal
ance. or cohesiveness. whether the occa-
sion be the lyric stage. the oratoria per-
Torrance. the benefit and ordinary con-
cert or tho ballad concert
He wants 10 hear more than ne has,
bargained for, and IL his demand IS not
yielded To he Will hcOt and bray and
hiss, when an attempt Il made TO per
form the next piece. as II he belonged to
the iong-eared Quadrupeds or feathered
biped tribe. And then We have occasion
ally what the newspapers term "a
scene"-an exhibition OF "Arryism" thar
disgraces our boasted civilization II man
ayers, artists. and the musical public
would but think this matter over and
determine 10 stamp out the nui unce one
great blot on our English musical per-
f0rmances might be effacei unfortu-
natcly. IT is not yet quite certain whether
encores are more distasteful 70 the great
majority OF performers than they are 10
a large section or the concert-going pub
c.--Gentleman's Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
PRAYERS in Wartime.

r-,oIa Diff. hearing the noise, began 10
-. Ant Saluda Joined him ferNehty
sam listened stupidity and In suhoca'''''
fiCteen cannon Numbered togeather,
o,,er bevond tho bridge and night OF
sbalIs I'm the air made prolonged WhiI-
ling noise followed presently by RAPID
snlutteriug of musketry in the woods az
tbe lower edge Of the plantation. no
regiment went across the field az double
Quick step, knocking over the fences as
they came IN the way.
ooh. good L0r'. If We kin spa de ole
man or leetle bit longer" began Uncle
Duff. but his prayer was interrupted by
an explosion on both sides of the river.
rival batteries laundering at one another,
and opposing lines Of Infantry exchanging
long, rolling vollcys.
Mrs FarrOw saw the cavalry scurry
away fom their lurking-place under the
river bank and disappear I'm the woods.
while four or five heavy held-guns drawn
by painting and overworked horses. trund-
led rapidly along the red clay road, the
drivers whipping and swearing.
After few rounds there came n short
lull In the bomhardment. during which a
singular serenity peryaded the air and
sky.
lar now, LOr, stop de wa right
heah and lef De ole darkey-''
But Uncle Duff sprang 10 his feet as
another awful cannonade began, and a
shell burst on the railroad track I'm front
Of the door. He forgot his PRAYER
Hell an fury" he cried "dat's dam
gerous' CT me my hat. 70 de I.or' sake,
Is gwine outen yer," And he rushed
through the back doorway and across the
garden TO the woods. followed by sam and
Aunt Saluda.-Maurice Thompson, in Nav
Lippincott's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
WANG AT THE ACADEMY.
This Bright and Delightful Opera VIII be
Presented Here Tonight.

Wang comes to the Academy tonight
for one night only. and positively it's fare
wen visit to our city In speaking of this
seasons production an exchange says:
The production of Wang" last even
ing was decidedly suggestive of a metro
politan play. The managers have bestow-
ed a care upon the scenery and proper
ties TO say nothing of their selection Of
a cast rarely displayed in a travelling
company. The large audience last even
ing. and the enthusiasm which IL dis
played throughout. showed that they
stamped this endeavor of ID. w. Truss *
Co. with their approval.
Mr.. Albert Hart. az the regent of Siam
displays marked ability. His conception
OF the INSCRIPTIONS regent is thoroughly
enjoyable. Possessed OF keen Intellect
and a deep. sonorous voice, Mr.. Hart sings
and dances himself into the good graces
OF his hearers.
The company I'm it's entirety is superior
in every respect 10 any ever in this city
and the continued crowded houses attest
the appreciation of our people. The scene-
ny IS the most gorgeous that money can
purchase, and II there Is anything in the
royal palace at Bangkok not represented
on the stage. no one has missed It, The
chorus is composed of the prettiest faces
known 10 the profession, and the many
faultless voices carry the opera with
freshness seldom found In companies
where so much care IL oh-s-sAS - sslect-
Ing principals.
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SCHOOL or .UE1HODs.
Where Held this season-Many Distin-
guish,d Instructors in the Faculty.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. April 2j.-Spe-
cial.-An interesting circular descriptive
of the eighth annual session Of the Nir-
ginia Summer School Of Methods has been
gotten out by Superintendent y. {. Glass
OF Lynchburg The school is TO be held
at Charlottesville beginning Monday
June 22d and closing July 1th.
Special features OF the school are one
night lecture q week. to be given az the
large assembly hall Of the public school;
six readings. by hrst-class professionals,
concerts, vocal and instrumental, and
general reception: cheap and attractive
excursions TO Natural Bridge. Luray
Caves. Lexington and Richmond.
The faculty and departments complete
are as follows:
Psychology Noah X. Davis, y. NJ,
IL. d.. University of Virginia: Peda-
gogy, Wickine Rose. a. NJ, professor Of
Pedagogy. Nashville Normal College. Ten
nessee. History and Science of Education.
Hugh S. Rrd. A. r., protector Of Peda-
eogy at William and Mary College. Va;
Physiology and Methods In Arithmetic,
Miss Celestia Parish. principal Of tho
training school at RanGOlph-Alacon Wo-
mans College, Lynchburg. Va. History
In Grammar Grades. ". +. Gordy,
principal Hartford. Conn. Geography.
T. f. Murdoch. professor OF Geography,
Bridgewater Normal School. MaSsachu-
sets: Primary Methods Miss Mathilde +.
Coffin. assistant superintendent schools.
Detroit. Mich: Elementary Science. VII
bur s. Jackman Science teacher in the
Cook county Normal School, Illinois.
vocal music. Miss Annie Watson. musical
director State Normal Farmyille. Va;
History IN Primary Grades. Mis- NJ. T..
coffin. Detroit. Mich; English Literature,
Charles W. Kent. 4. VI Pm. D., depart
ment. English Literature. University OF
Virginia: Civil Government. Willis A.
jenkins, principal High School. Ports
mouth Va: Reading and Elocution.
Henry L. Southwick. /. a. NJ, Emerson
College Of Oratory. Boston, Mass; Bot
any. Jacob Z. Yoder. principal, Lynch
burg: Drawing, Miss Lille VI. Golden.
New York city: Algebra. Miss Cees-
tia Parrish, Womans College, Lynch
burg: Physiology Professor j. l..
Shippe. principal Graded School. Salem.
Va. Relief Crayon Drawing, Miss Lille
NJ. Golden. New York city, Geography.
Miss NJ Lizzie Harvey. Lynchburg;
English Grammar. James w Lane prin-
cipal. Charlottesville. Va; L. s. History.
Leroy s. Edwards. Springfield Public
School. Richmond, va.
As stated before. twenty teachers have
already enrolled from Portsmouth. At
least fifteen will go from Lynchburg,
while Charlottesville and Albemarle, pro-
mise one hundred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
4 Severe Hail Storm.

WENTWORTH. y. c.. April 27.-Spe-
cial.-Ono OF the seyorest hail-storms ever
known in the history Of this county fell
on the evening of the 9th. Leaves were
cut from the trees by the large stones.
which would average the size Of hen eggs.
Tobacco plants were injured SO that IL Will
cut OF the crop go per cent. at least.
ON Saturday. May n. the Republican
County Convention will meet at this place
for the purpose Of clecting delegates and
alternates TO the District Convention al
Durham on May nth.
As this county is the home OF Hon.
Thomas Settle. IL is needless 10 say that
Mr.. s. b Adams. OF Caswell. will get no
cncoura cement IN his aspirations 10 be
the nominee Of the Republican party IN
the Firth district for Congress.
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with persistent frequently. Harry Is not
playing the same game he was last sea-
son.
Wells doctored the batting order yes
terday bat IL had no effect.
Is ii case Of Richmond being out
classcd? II is beginning TO look that
way.
Walls and Woodruff batted like fiends
yesterday.
Kagcy Joined the Champions yesterday.
He. fitzpatrick. or Ames viii pitch today
Groves is not the same player. lie
seems TO bc losing heart. At the bat ne
has so far been lamentably weak. while
his fielding has not been up to the mark.
The bleacheries gave Dad" Pender a
great Jolly yesterday; but, nevertheless,
tho old man got two hits.
Wells IS said 10 be negotiating for Boyd
and Malarkey, of the Washington CLUB.
Is the fight 10 be between Roanoke and
Lynchburg?
The Champions were hot yesterday.
Less kicking and more ball playing
Wells has new song. entitled, Il once
was a Winner; or Bright Days Have
Fled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
AZ Old MANS rERRfBLE END.
He Was Ground TO Pieces Under "A Trolley
Car-The NayoraIity.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April 27.-Special. -
Mr.. j. NJ Camden, an aged citizen. was
ground to death under car No. Of the
Lynchburg electric line, at 1880 o'clock
to-day, on the corner of Twelfth ana
Taylor streets.
He was landing on the side OF the track
and Motorman Thornhill was slowing up
the car, when he suddenly stepped in
front Of it. The motorman put on the
brake and grabbed hold Of the man. but
it was too late. and he went under the
car. and was ground 10 death.
The old man was deaf and had been
paralyzed. lie was about seventy years
OF age.
The coroner's jury decided that the
killing of the old man was unavoidable
so far as the motornan and company
were concerned, and that they were
blameless.
The late primary election IS still the
principal topic Of conversation. The
Times correspondent was one Of the can
didates for the mayoralty who got LETT
but was glad 10 come out second best.
and ahead Of four others.
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4 FAMOUS CISE DECIDED.
Young Man Drowned.-Kev. A. c. Diao
Preaching Mt His Old Home.

SHELBY. y. c.. April 27.-Special.-
Judge Henry Il. Bryan. of the Superior
Court bench, now riding the Eleventh
judicial district. has just passed upon
Judge a. Burwell's report as referee in the
now famous election contest case quinn
(PopullsU vs.. I. ID. baltimore Demo
craO.
Judge Bryan overruled Judge Burwcll in
several material points, and adjudges Lat
tmore elected by thirty-One votes. Judge
Burwells decision gave the election 10
Quinn by nine votes. His report was "a
great surprise to lawyers from a legal
standpoint. singularly lacking in legal
discrimination and ability. 10 say he
least, it was a disappointment TO his
legal friends. The conclusion is that the
Judge did not put but little time on the
report. Judge Bryan, uninhuencod by
the decision of Mr.. Burwel did the fear
less and universally approved act OF over
ruling his findings TO the extent of forty
votes. The Populists themselves inward
Is agree that Judge Bryan's action is
correct.
This is the most famous contested cleo
ton case ever known in this State for a
county office. There were 30 witnesses
In the case, and the cost mp 10 date Is
$500. exclusive Of lawyers fees. Colonel
Ham. Jones, Of Charlotte, made an able
fight for the defence. baltimore, before
Judge Bryan. The plaintin has prayed an
appeal 10 the Supreme Court. but no i'm
partial tribunal will disturb Judge Bryan's
ruling.
Three hours after Judge Bryan rendered
his decision in the election case in favor
of baltimore, the sad news reached the
town that Mr.. Lattimore's eighteen-year-
old son, Slough was drowned lie and
several other young comrades went this
morning TO picnic. and this afternoon
went In bathing. and the young men sank
undiscovered by his companions, and was
not rescued until he had been under the
water half an hour. He was a splendid
young man in all respectI. The whole
town is i'm gloom.
Rev. a. G. Dixon. the eminent Baptist
preacher from Brooklyn, y. Y, has Just
closed a great meeting here. This is
the place OF his nativity. and now the
home Of his old mother and father. His
sermons. all Of them, may well be charac-
terlzed as powerful
Court closed here Saturday. young
man. Gettys. was tried for Ms life charg-
ed with numbering one Eaker The jury
found him guilty Of murder In the second
degree. and Judge Bryan sentenced him
20 eight years in the penitentiary.
Judge Bryan will be remembered here
as an honest ana fearless wearer of the
judicial ermine
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ROiNOkE'S COMMISSIONER.
Judge Woods Hears the Case and Takes II
Under Cnnsid rafinn.

ROANOKE, VA, April Especial
The argument OF the petition OF j. r..
Bryan asking Judge Woods to annul a
recent order removing Bryan from the
office Of Commissioner of Accounts. at
tracted large number of the lawyers and
citizens generally TO the Hastings Court
room this afternoon.
The petition asserts that the court has
no right to remove Bryan except for mall
feasance or neglect Of duty and refers to
section s2l OF the Code. as amended by
an act of December l6 1859. and found
on page ) of the Acts of lSS9-'9O.
The following letter of Judge Woods.
asking for the resignation, is also filed as
part of the petition:
Roanoke, Va. Feb. 2S, 1896.
~. r. Bryan, Esq. Roanoke. Va:
Dear Sir,-I write TO ask for your
resignation as Commissioner of Accounts
for this city. / have decided to appoint
Mr.. John NJ. Hart 10 the position. pro-
pose continuing Mr. Hart i'm office for
about the same time you have held the
position, then appoint some one else as
/ think 1t is my duty to distribute the
office (the only one | have to give Of any
consequence among as many Of my
friends as ! well can.
1T is not necessary that your resigna-
ton take effect at once, as you can take
whatever time it is necessary for you TO
complete your settlements. So far as /
am advised. You have made painstaking
and efficient officer
Yours very truly.
(SgneD JOHN w. WOODS"
The argument was opened by Hon. A.
A. Phlegar for Mr. Bryan, who was fol-
lowed by G. b. Moomaw for Mr. Hart.
Judge Robertson, for Bryan. closing the
case. Judge Woods took the matter under
consideration.
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BEDFORD ENDORSES DINIEL.
Delegates Instructed to Vote for Free
>ilNcr Cnndidatc.

'iihfI
BEDFORD CITY, VA. April 27.-Spe-
cial.-The County Democratic Convention
met at the courthouse to-day TO send
delegates to the State Convention at
Saunton, in June. 10 elect delegates TO the
Nationa! Convention. at Chicago. Major
W. +. Graves was elected chairman, and
Messrs. Black and Harrison, OF the local
press, were elected secretaries.
a resolution endorsing the course Of
Senator John ". Daniel and Hon. Peter
j. Otey upon the financial question was
adopted. and the delegates 80 the con-
yenti0n were instructed to use their ef-
forts TO nominate for President candi-
date who will favor the free and unlimit-
ed coinage Of silver at the ratio Of l6 10 /.
The convention then proceeded 10 the
election Of delegates, which resulted as
follows:
Central district-Graham Clayton, c. p.
Hurt i. II. Huddleston. John 5. Riley
J. NJ. Specie, II. c. Lowry, T. VI. Boiling,
+. r. Walker. ID. Z. Parr.
Charemont-W. Il. White. James A.
Smith. W. T. Burks. 3. +. Cox.
Forest-Frank Nelson, Duval Radford,
William White.
Otter-C. Il. Cline, J. Z. Fitzpatrick.
4. VI. Doyle.
staunton-W. p. Thurman. W. a. Goad.
James NJ. Johnson, Thomas r. Bur
rOughs.
Lisbon-W. D. Field. J VI. Parker,F. b.
Harvey G. NJ. Chiffon.
Bellevuc-Thomas S. West.
Chamblissburg-J G. Dickinson. J. W.
Huddleston, c. II. Dickinson. y. l.. Min
ter.
Graham clayton rendered his resignation
as county chairman. which was accepted.
after some discussion. and L. J.. Huddle-
ston was elected 90 fiji the vacancy. Mr.
Huddleston. however will not serve
The convention was harmonious being
with a single exception unit for free
silver.
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An fI,gant Luncheon.

MARION, VA. April 27.-Speclal.-
one Of the most delightful social events
OF the season WIS ladies' luncheon
given by Mrs. G.. ". Richardson. at her
beautiful home on Main street, on We'd
nesday evening April 22d, from to 10
o'clock.
Mrs. Richardson has entertained on
several occasions. but 1t Is doubtful II
at any time her lovely home has appeared
so exquisite as this time.
The entire house was lighted by beau
tiful banquet lamps. wrea&hs Of cuN
flowers in varl-colored hues were every
where observed. The luncheon room
was particularly pretty. The table
decoratiosE were IN white and green.
The color idea was carried out In the
lamp shades, fiorals and doylies.
Dainty refreshments were served In the
charming style o, the hostess. Covers
were laid for ffty-six, there being in
cluded in the list OF the invited both
married ladies' and society girls. As
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srrennder.

/ saw a youthful cavalier.
I'm raimeut rich and rare,
With gems a-hgng from his cloak
And tWinkling boo his hair.
They giittered as dee swept along,
4 million sparks Of flame,
And then methought l heard his voice
A-singing as be came.
He lightly thrummed a mandolin,
Its tones right cheerily rang.
Like raindrops patteriag ora the caves,
And this is what he sang.
'Heigho, Dcmoisclie Daisy
Loosen your wimple white,
Heigh0, Violet darling.
open your blue eyes bright.
Heigho, grasses and leaflets.
Hear you my tender call2
Heigho. Come pretty Mayhower.
You are the shyest OF ail.
Hcyday. come. Pussey-Willow.
Wrapped in your hood of fur.
Heyday, come. DafOdilly,
Prithee arouse and Air.
Hcyday gone arc the suOwdrifts,
Gone is the biting blast.
Heyday, wake. pretty maidens.
Summer is coming al last"
A hundred pretty heads poopcd out
To hear the gentle sound.
A hundred pretty heads peeped out
Above the frozen ground.
lie flung bis Jewels DER them all.
\ crown of heltles. flames.
a fascinating cavalier.
To wake Il hundred DANES.
"Who are you. sir2" ! anxious cried,
81 fain would learn your power"
Tie Sorfnadcr laughed. and said.
MY name Is April shower
Youths Companion
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THE MOtNTfINERS WIN.
The Roanoke Team Defeats Norfolk by
Score of tod.

NORFOLK. VA, April 27.-Special.-
The weather was rather too raw this
afternoon for bail to attract a large
crowd There were, however n fair
crowd Of enthusiasts on hand. who wit
messed a very pretty game.
Pfanmiller pitched superbly up 10 the
eighth inning. and Norfolk was certain of
an upward movement on the scale, but
fate willed II otherwise. and Norfolk's
best twirler was touched ny for five sin
yes. which, with some inferior field work,
Melted five runs. and before Norfolk real
lied the situation the game was lost. The
features Of the game were the bat
ting of Wrgley and McFarlan.
Norfolk Is weak in the box. and II Is
said that Mr.. O'Neill will secure two
strong men in the next few days. Score:
NORITnI K
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28

Mr. Elvln Harris Was Run Into BY u
Hicycfi-f

Mr.. Elvin Harris. Of the Everett Wad-
dcy Company. had "A narrow escape OBJ the
Brook road about 10 o'clock Saturday
night.
lie was driving home from town In a
jumper. when Dc met six or eight bicy-
clsts riding abreast. lie cndeavored 20
pass them 10y pulling his horse 90 the
side of the road. but was not quick
enough 10 avoid collision with one OF
the Whcclmen. The bicycle was smashed
against the wheel OF the jumper. and The
horse. taking fright. dashed away. Mr..
Harris was thrown out and the jumper
upset upon him. Being unable 10 cNtrl-
cate himself from his pcriious position, DE
was dragged nearly half "a mile. He re-
Calyed numhCrless cuts and bruises upon
the head. arms. legs. and body. and his
escape from death was miraculous. lie
r. now lying badly injured az his home
under the care OF Dr Warmer Whether
he received an internal injury Is not
known. Mr.. Harris says the accident was
due entirely 90 the recllessncss Of the
h.cyclist, whose name has not been
learned.
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HALIFAX DEMOCRATS.
THEY DECLARE ~ FAVOR OF FREE
SILVER SIXrEtN 10 ONE.
Made Against It-Edmunds for
Governor.

HOUSTON. VA, April 2.-special.-
The county Democratic convention to
elect delegates to the Stanton conven-
ton assembled here to-day. The body
was called to order by County Chairman
Il. w. Leigh, and DR.. W. NJ. Palmer.
was elected chairman of the convention.
The following delegates were elected:
Hon. Paul c. Edmunds. ". |. Jordan,
Thomas b. Clark, C.. E. Moorefeld. j. ID.
Hankins. 10. J.. Dejarnette. and Cap
talns Henry Edmunds, and a. j. Smith,
and Messrs. William Leigh, W. Z. Banks
dale. W. u. Hankins, W. ID. Hin, r. w.
Lawson, w. l.. Wimbish, Ro. l.. Bruce,
5. II. Brooks, Thomas IL. Bruce, &. NJ.
JOr'an, n. \. Bennett Joseph W. Carl
ton. John Oliver. a. Viking, a. ".
Noniack, II. G.. Hudson, j. j. Sparrow.
and j. VI. Darlington.
Forty-one delegates. the full number
were present and the meeting was en-
thusiastic. Resolutions favoring the free
and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at a ratio OF l6 to l,
independent Of the action OF
any other nation and instructing the dele
gates to vote for free silver delegates
to the national convention. were unani-
mously adopted.
A resolution in favor Of the unite rule
In the State convention was voted down
by a vote of 80 to S.
II was vigorously opposed by Hon.
Paul c. Edmunds I'm an eloquent appeal,
who advocated absolute fairness every
where and In all things and the free
exercise Of the wishes and sentiments Of
all.
him in an able appeal in opposition to
the resolution. During the discussion,
Mr.. W. A. Moorehed mover Of the reso-
luton, stated that he did not like to op-
pose the views Of his former representa-
tive IN Congress and would gladly vote
for him for Governor. The allusion
brought down the house.
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sisting Mrs. Richardson In the recep-
ZION ana entertainment OF guests were
Mrs. j. $. Apperson, Misses Shefrey.
Alice. Pendleton. and Calvert. Those
ladies were attired In full evening dress.
becoming to their different STYLES of
beauty.
The evening was delightfully."- spent and
as the guests departed. each one felt
that she had attended one OF the most
elaborate and elegant social affairs ever
given In Marion.
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Ind No Qnornm-

The Committee on Third Market was
called TO meet In room No. II OF the city
Hall yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. but
the only member who put in an appear
ance was Mr.. Soay.
The Committee on Fire Department was
called 20 meet at o'clock. but met with
the same fate. only Messrs. Gunst Chair
NAM and Woody being present
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unmnden. Sidney and Ranholnh-Maeon.

FARMVILLE, VA, April H.-Hamp-
fen-Sidnov College defeated Randolph
Macon here this afternoon in a well-con-
rested game by a score Of 70 ].
Robertson and Kilby nllcd the points for
Randolph Macon. and Lattimer and Bull
for Hampden-Sidney
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Capfaiu Angles Bravery.

A white pony belonging to n Mrs. Shep-
herd took fright yesterday morning while
standing Autade the post-office. and.
breaking away from the negro who was
holding H. dashed at fun speed up Main
street and but for Captain Angle. who
succeeded in stopping II. though his hand
was badly bruised In the effort, would
have dashed into the window at the north
west corner OF Ninth street.
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Local nniinn i'm Westmorcland.

MONTROss. April Especial. In the
,ocal-option election. held April 2Sd, In
Wcstmoreland county, majority oil one
hundred and twenty votes were pol,eu
for the wet ticket. Montross went uly
by ninety-six majority.
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rAsTvILLE. VA. April 27.-special'-
mo ronort as to the jury in the case oil
discharged was an error. a verdict was
returned Friday in favor of the piaih'il'
allowing her $40 damages.