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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12

The Tax Lists Badly Mixed by Incompetent
Clerks.

WELDON. n. c.. oct. 11.-special-The
new tax book for Weldon township, which
has Just gone into the hands Of the col
lector. is the worst mixed affair ever seen,
and II "A cyclone had struck the lists as
given i'm by the taxpayers II could not
have been worse.
II Is the outcome Of the new order OF
things. Places had TO be given 10 Popu-
lists who helped 20 wreck the Demo
cratic party, and in nearly every instance
they were wholly incompetent. people
here who gave in SloO0 Of property are
taxed on $4,000. and old men seventy
and eighty years old are charged up with
poi tax. while one gentleman, who has
been "a resident Of Richmond for TOUR
wears. and is seventy years OF age, IS put
down for poll-tax. A new list VIII nave
20 be made. ,,,,,ti
stream. and people can ford 1t IN seVefat
niaces Ii is lower than II has been lot
wears, and is, perhaps, the lowest eNen
known before II still furnishes power
enough for the mills. however. but unless
rains come soon IL will doubtless IAN.
Cotton Is turning out much Dctl'r IMAM
n was AT one time expected III,
The large fish pond at MargarettsVille
has about dried up something never De-
fore known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
MISS RooKER's RECIrAL.
A Delightful Musical Event Highly APP
preciated.

preciated'
The song recital given by Miss Betty
Burweu Booker. assisted by Miss sallie
Kindeld williams and Mr.. Jacob Rein
hardt. at the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall last night,
was a delightful musical event that prov
ed a source Of enjoyment 20 lovers or
vocal culture.
MANY of the most prominent musical
people in the city were present
They did not hesitate TO show their ap-
probation.
Miss Booker possesses a clear sweet so
pranO with a good range, and under me
control. She sings with deucdcy vi IN
depreciation and expression that Is truly
delightful. There was much tenderness
I'm her rendition OF Hams III Ny songs
had Wings" and when She sang that
wonderfully beautiful song Tosis Good
bye" the audience became emphaticaiy
demOnstratiVe. and insisted upon an
encore. despite the fact that it was the
closing number on the programme.
Miss williams gave several numbers in
fine taste. and was cordially applauded.
Her renditiOns of Mattels "Slumber
artistic Miss Williams has a fine. rich
contralto voice which she controls with
She Was the recipient Of frequent APP
plause.
Mr. Jacob Reinhardt played the accom-
paniment with his usual skill.
Following was the progromme for the
evening:
PART I.
1.-Waltz Song lGOunOd), Romeo and
Juliet. Miss Booker.
2.-(a SOgnai (Schira). CD The Lament
Chadwick. Miss Williams.
3.-(al Aime-mOi (Bcmoerg), % If my
Songs had Wings (Hahn), Miss Booker.
4.-Sunshine Song Greig), Miss Booker.
PART 3
1.-Aria, from Carmen (Bizet. Miss
Booker
2.-(D Slumber Song (MatteD. (b) Trahi-
son (Chaminade). Miss Williams
3.-(a) The Robin, (b) Morning (Neidlng-
err, Miss Booker
4.-Good-bye CTostD, Miss Booker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12

italian benevolent Society to Picnic To-

Italian Benevolent Society to Picnic To
Day.
The annual celebration OF the discovery
Of America by the Italian Fraternal and
benevolent Society. will be held to-day.
the anniversary Of that occasion, at Bian-
don Park.
The committee on arrangements, 10
whom IS entrusted the success
var consists of Messrs. z. Connella
&. Onesty, and r. Lebolo.
Fine music has been provided in both
string and brass bands. and dancing viii
continue from 2.SO TO II o'clock Z. NJ.
There will be accommodations for
horses and carriages at the park and
every ones comfort will be looked after
by the committee. A good time is assured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
FIRST Fall Session.

The Ministerial Union OF Richmond and
Manchester held its first fan session at
the \. NJ. c. A. Hall yesterday at noon.
The President. Rev }. Calvin Stewart,
occupied the chair, and Rev. c. NJ. Chum-
lev acted as secretary pro TEN.
A paper was read by Or. II. p. Kern on
Christian Unity proved the feature OF
the meeting.
A committee was appointed, consisting
OF Rev. j. j. GraVatt. DR. George Cooper
and DR.. Tudor. TO prepare and report at
the next meeting memorials of the late
Bishop Newton and DR.. Fenner 5. Stick
ney.
A committee OF three was appointed 10
investigate the workings OF the city
Mission. In which the Union has great
interest. 10 report at the next meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
ALADY DROPS DEAD.
pr.sldent Fink of the Norfolk and Western
to Resign.

WINSTON. n. c., oct. 11.-Speciai-
Mrs. Baldwin. wife Of Rev. NJ Baldwin
dronped. dead Saturday evening at her
horae In Yadkin county. She leaves two
daughters. Mrs. Edward Crane. Of wash
tnefon city. and Mrs. j. S. Shelton oil
Danville. Va. - .toir
,atbey Ga time TO attend the funeral ser
vices which were held to-day.
learn that President FINK. or inc NOT
folk and Western railway, may decline re-
election az the annual meeting OF , StoCh-
,,ay' and II he does. General Manager Barr
will succeed him A.. 10. ,,r.e,
dent may retire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
MEET wIrn HIsroRY coMMI1rEF.
Many Prominent Virginians Accept Col,
Cugsonsf Iuyifaftou.

Many Prominent Nirginians Accept Col,
Cussons' Invitation.
70 IS already evident that there will
be many prominent gentlemen i'm Rich
mond on the occasion Of the meeting Of
the History Committee during the sessions
OF the Grand Camp Of Confederate Ncte-
rams. Some of those who have responded
favOrably 10 Colonel John Cuss0ns in-
VitatiOn are President McBryde, y. =. t.
Blacksburg. Professor Miles. Radt0rds
Professor b. ". Arnold. Bedford tlty'
Mr.. W. A. Smith. Editor Carter Glass,
Lynchburg; President W. J. Wilson
Professor Henry a. White. washington
and Lee: Hon. S. Houston Letcher. Hon.
j. Is. EdmundsOn. Lexington; Hon. W Is.
Mcllwaine. Petersburg; President Lyon
q. TYLER. Professor Han. Professor Stubs,
William and Mary, Williamsburg; Pro
lessor John +. EweH, Lancaster, Frank
p Brent. Onancock, President 9. T.
Vawter Miller Manual School. Professor
Charles w. Kent. University Of Virginia
Mr. John T. Mcclure. Professor =. ..
Mitchell. Captain w. Gordon McCabe. Mt
Beverly IT, Crump, Mr.. Preston Cocht'
Mr.. G. v Meredith. Mr. ". g. fTest9.
Dr Hunter Mcclure, and Mr.. w. NJ
Turpin. ..,t
These gentlemen and many others w,ill
meet here on the night OF pctoDer i'til-
They will with the Grand Camp commit
tee 60 over the entire history question
and the result will De the Iorinailoh OF
rcport which will be submitted 70 the
Grand Camp, which assemblies on the loi-
lowing day. "a,
There are two questions that will come
up. one will be that of a history. IT,
L. frrrcd o,,cr 10 a committee with power
10 examine the different books and recon-
mend one for the schools.
The other question will be that or , Sstan-
fishing chairs of history d. ihe coliebt7.
irbere has already been talk of having a
history chair at the University Of Nir-
The fact that the book question, Is 70
he considered will bring a powerful book
lobby here undoubtedly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
Financial Success.

The committee who had charge Of the
German Day celebration. met at Saenger
Halle last night and audited the accounts
Of the last celebration. and ordered all
bills TO be settled. The results showed
that the event was a most successful one
In every particular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
DIR. Never Better

DR.. Otto Meyer was i'll at his rooms,
No 400 North Seventh street, Sunday, and
DR. II. J. StrattOn was called in.
DR. Meyer was much improved, and able
to walk about on yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
VIII Build a Chapel.

The Board OF Managers OF the Hebrew
Cemetery are arranging for the erection
Of a mOrtuary chapel at that place. The
plans are now being considered. and
work will begin In a short while.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
Wytheville. oct. sth.
coNr N trAsHINGTON.


Tho leaders Of the anti-Lamb and anti
Wickham wing Of the Republican party
are i'm Washington. Judge Wad-
dill. Gen. Edgar Allen, Col. Brady and Mr..
Morgan Treat left here for the National
CAPITAL Sunday night. Ex-Congressman
Bowden and Chairman Park ASheW were
expected TO meet them there yesleruaN-
The visit OF these gentlemen IS unuerstood
TO be for the purpose of asking the fresl-
dent to name Mr.. John s. Bethel for the
office of Collector Of Customs ana MT.
Treat FOR the marshalship. IL was slatea
BY some Of the supporters OF me Waaaiil-
Brady faction that Mr.. Bethei Woulu 20
appointed Collector to-day, anu 'lst
Mr. Treat would receive his appointment
in a day or two. .,.r,>..r
CALLED on THE PRESIDENT
A press telegram from washington
says: ,,.,uo,,,,
Judge Edmund Waddill, Of richmond,
National Committeeman BOwdon, AMI
General Y ID Grover. Of Norfolk MOT
gan Treat. Of West Point ana seNer"l
other Virginia Republicans, are mere ID
see the President Judge Waddlll ca'Ieu "'
the White House Treat wants "
T-nited States marshal for the Eastern as
tr,ct ~ he state and the regulars would
like to land General Groner INTO p So
consulate or get him something IN TINS
country. A..
Judge WaddM. speaking Of Pat Nc
Caulls candidacy for Governor OF W
ginia with the Lamb faction OF the parry
behind him. said the whole thing was sucn
farce il was not really worth discussins.
He claimed that most OF the leaders lii ~
Lynchburg convention were dlsappoi"',g
onice-seekers. and added that they WOu.~
not be able to break the influence OF tno
GINA
TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS
Col. Wfckham's Committee made pre-
parations yesterday to open heauqu'' ''''
at No gi7 Bank street to-day
mr. wise. Of WILLIAMSBURG called
on Chairman WiCkham yesterday anu 1h7
two had n conference Speaking OF the
Legislature fight in his district, Dr' WISE
said the regular Republicans had noihl-
mated Mr.. Beverley Shepherd, president OF
the knitting mills at Newport News, VINO
was president Of the Mckinley, Hobart
and Wise Club az Newport News lasl lal'
while no responsible person or ORGANIZATION
had placed +. G.. Corrigan, an East iIiuiaH do
I'm the field Hon 4. T. Powell Is inc
Democratic nominee in this district
At DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
Secretary Joseph Button returned from
Anpomattox Yesterday morning, ana leit
at once for Fredericksburg on p'N'l''i
business. There were no out or Town
callers al Democratic Headquarters yes
terday.
TrTJNrAN MAY COME HERE.
Senator benjamin r. Tillman. OF south
Carolina. who was recently invited by
the old Dominion Democratic Clup 70
visit this city and deliver an address,
has accepted the invitation, and appointed
the 2Sth instant as the day therefor
CITY HEADQUARTERS.
The Democratic City Headquarters were
onened Yesterday morning IN the rooms
of the Powhatan Club ON north Eighth
street. with the old veteran. Sam VIII
kinson. i'm charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-12
TO SUPPORT THE TICKET
GEN. WALKER WRITES TO CHAIR.
MaN HICRHAM.
The Local Leaders OF the Regulars In
Washing ion Comforting with the Presi.
dent-To Open Headquarters.

Gen. James A. Walker has made known
his purpose to support the Republican
ticket lately nominated at Lynchburg.
The following letter TO Col. Lambs sue
cessor as chairman explains itself
wytheville. Oct Sth.
W. f. Wickham. Esq
NV Dear sir.-Yours Of the eth inst. just
10 hand. l will vote and work for the
Republican candidates and so far as I can
hear all the Republicans in this section
will do the same. Very truly yours,
JAMES A. WALKER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Charter Amendment Committee
Heard Kicks Yesterday.

The charter amendment committee was
IN session again yesterday and considered
some, additional matters about the Dro-
posed amendments In the matter of
the boundaries of the city the subject was
brought up again for the purpose of hear
ing from Mr.. Shipe of Hyde Park, who
wanted certain parts of Hyde Park eft
out of the city limits. Some of the
Southsiders were also up before the COM
mittee to show that they ought to be left
out of the city limits. They argued in
their special cases that they must be let
out, and after hearing their complaints
very patiently and those of others who
also wanted to get out of the corporate
limits in other sections of the city, the
matter of boundaries was referred to the
subcommittee again that had It under
consideration before, to take action on
the requests of the citizens of the south
side and Col. Shpe and report their
finding to the next meeting. The COM
mittee also considered at some length the
matter of taxation and finally decided on
many points looking to better system
for the collection of taxes. This matter
was left over from the last meeting. n The
committee then adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon at O'clock, at which time
they will meet again. The committee
may get their report ready for tomorrow
nights council meeting, bat it IL hardly
probable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

mains to be determined by the experts.
The amount in the safe in the treasurer's
office ut the time of his death was
$234.35. IL is not probable that any
shortage has occurred since the approval
of the treasurer's last bond, on Deem
Der "a, 1896; it is believed his former bond
will be sufficient to cover all loss. The
sureties on 1t are Messrs. G.. w. Wailing.
J. p. Schneider, e. w. Halter, William
Boyce, John Washington, William Won
Rosenberg, Jr., A. X. Morris and Ed
Anderson.
Treasurer Jernigan's suicide was un-
doubtedly precipitated by his being In
formed that the commissioners court
would that day inspect his office and
count the money. He had difficulty in
giving his last bond When it was final
ly approved. on December "a, 1895, the
commissioners court passed an order that
thereafter they would inspect the treas
nrer's Office Mt each quarterly session
The commissioners court then adjourned
over until December 30, 1896, intending
then to determine whether the treasurer
should be required to furnish additional
bond. AT the meeting, on that date. the
court decided that on the next day they
would inspect the treasurer's office and
count the funds in his hands. On the
next morning, Thursday, at about $40
O'Clock, Treasurer Jernigan was informed
that the commissioners court would con-
vene at his Office at 10 o'clock, for the
purpose stated. He shot himself at Q AZ
o'clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

County Judge A. s. Walker, Jr., yester-
day afternoon gave out the following
statement rs an authoritative expression
on the part of the county commissioners
court on the present condition of the
county finances and MS to the circum-
stances leading up to the suicide of Coun-
ty Treasurer Jernigan
The county commissioners court IL I'M
able yet to stat the exact extent of
Treasurer Jcrnigan's shortage. Mr.. s.
l.. McCulloch, chief bookkeeper in the
comptroler's Office, and Mr. o. ii. Mil
lican, deputy United States district clerk,
have been employed to examine the
books and accounts of the treasurer's Of
fee The report of the special committee,
consisting Of Messrs. Wheatlcy, Odell
and Scrivener, appointed by the district
court to examine into the financial af-
fairs of the county, dated December 8,
1896, shows that the treasurer then had
approximately $4,000 TO his credit in
banls-referring to certificates from the
banks where the treasurer kept his ac-
counts, attached to the report.
On the day of his death the treasurer
had in the same banks only $9006.7S. The
treasurer is also probably entitled to a
credit of about $5945.45, on account of
warrants issued by the county clerk, by
order of the commissioners court, to pay
November bills. 1t seems probable that
the shortage exceeds the amount indi-
Gated by the above figures, but that re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
DIR. WORMLY DEAD.
The Distinguished American Chemist
Died In Philadelphia.

Dltu Ill ulluutlpuius
Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-Theodore John
Wormley, DID,, Phi. D., LID, the dis
tingushed chemist, died today at his
home in this city, aged 10. His death
was due to gastritis, and he had been q
very sick man since Christmas. He was
born in Cumberland county, Pa. He at
tended Dickinson college, and in 1849
graduated from the Philadelphia College
of Medicine. In 1860 he went to C6lum-
bus, o., ana two years later he was ap-
pointed professor of chemistry and the
natural sciences In the Capitol university,
Columbus, which position he held until
1865. While in Columbus, in 1874. he
was made professor of chemistry and
toxicology in the medical college. This
he held until 1877, when he was elected
to the same professorship in the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, which he occupied
until bis death. For many years he was
state commissioner of Ohio and was state
professor of Ohio geological survey from
1870 to 1879. lie was member Of
numerous scientific bodies and and was a
frequent contributor to numerous scien-
tific journals. He leaves n widow and
two children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
PRESS MEETING CALLED.

Cleburne, Tex, Jan 3.-(Special.)-
There is called an unofficial meeting of
the Texas Press association to convene
in Galveston, February Is. at which all
members who do so are urged to be pres
ent and lend hand in welcoming the
National Editorial association to Texas
All members of the Texas Press associ-
alton will be welcome to seats in the con-
vention hall. but only delegates can vote
and participate in the proceedings OF the
National Editorial association.
Signed by f. b. Baltic, president; w.
ID. Cox, secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance OF per-
manently beneficial effects and were sat
isfied with transient action; but now
that 1t is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, well informed peo-
pie will not buy other laxatives, which
act for time, but finally injure the
system.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

too true in the very near future. 1t
is feared that only half the story has
been told Some of our prominent citi-
zens are now mixed up in this matter.
VIII others who are lightly involved now
take warning, or viii they rush reck-
lessly on to their ruin. as have the 9TH
ers? This hidden treasure has brought
istence has brought trouble into more
than one home and all are worried that
the end is not yet.
Those who think that there is nothing
in all this story about searching parties
spending the night up there are invited
to make trip up and down the creek.
For a distance of some three miles, be-
ginning at half a mile above the bridge
that crosses the creek on West Sixth,
and going north, they will find the holes.
The whole face of creation has been torn
up. If they want further proofs there
show them the hiding place of picks,
dozen, but wagon loads of them. The
valley of the creek is simply filled with
such articles.
The surroundings of Pease park are
certainly very suggestive of the magma
gloomy underground, the many crevices
and mysterious piles of rocks and earth
elevations present thousand sugges-
tive hiding places for treasures.
If there is any spot in and around Aus
tin that anybody would select as hiding
place, this park is certainly the most at
tractve. 1t is not to be wondered at that
the treasure hunters became almost fren-
zied in their desires to locate the hidden
treasures. How they kept their senses
at all is to be wondered at. There are
parts of the park that are as gloomy as
night, even in broad daylight and when
the veil of darkness settles over the land
one can not see his hand before him.
These treasure hunters did not dare have
any lights, and they dug in these dark
places at night, when they could not see
the ground they were digging. 1t is not
to be wondered at that they almost went
wild. On one dark. rainy night in par
ticular, while one party was out digging,
the drill that one of them was using
struck crevice and fell through about
foot. He was so certain that he had
found the hidden treasure that in his eX-
citement he tainted. The nerves of the
searchers were ever strung to the very
highest notch. 1t is to be wondered tina
they lived through single night.
About the only treasure that is certainly
'Snown to be in Pease park is $50 that
OIL Edwin Brown buried there four years
age. He buried it under rock, at GER
tain distance from a leaning tree, and
then went down to Bastrop on visit
While he was gone the tree was cut down,
the rock removed, and Edwin could not
find his money when he returned. He
hunted arourd for awhile, and finally
gave the sQ,.rch up as q bad one. The
money is u silver dollars, and it is highly
probable mat a syndicate will be formed
"a lifr Cor Il
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvp.

The best saIve in the world for Outs,
Bruises Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
ton or money refunded. Price, 20 cents
per box. For sale by G. o. Yates, 219
East Pecan street. Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
STEAMERS COLLIDE.

New York, Jan. 2.-Tbe Wilson line
steamer Hindoo. which left her dock at
Brooklyn this afternoon for Hull was
in collision with the Cromwell liner
Creole. also bound outward, at the en-
trance to the main ship canal. The Hi5s,
DOCS stern struck the Creole almost ami
ships on the port side and the Hindche,
anchor caught in the rails and davits hel
the Creole, carrying them away. fwil
Hindoo is leaking. but only in the wei
peak. The Creole went TO- anchor
the lower hay after the VISION ano
Hindoo returned to quatONine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THIS MORNING,s BLAZB

A fire alarm was turned in at 2 o'cleck
this morning from the Fifth ward. II
proved to be the residence of Mr.. p.
Byrne on Congress avenue, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. The
house was total loss and the contents
nearly so. fk
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ITIE COU NJ 7 CI1M SSTON F1tS.
The county commissioners yesterday
selected Mr.. Sam McCulloch and O. II.
Millican to 90 over the books in the
treasurer's Office.
Last afternoon they counted the cash
in the office and found $236.35, which
about corresponds with the books.
The election of n county treasurer was
postponed until Monday afternoon at 2
O'clock.