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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
CATTLE RAISING PAYS.
wTY sPOTsYLTANI1 FABMERS SOW
MUCH WHEAT.
The County in More Prosperous condi-
fin, Than at Any Time Since the
war--Game Plentiful.

HOLIDAY, VIZ, Nov A-Speclai'-
Tho long drought from which this sec
ton OF tho state suffered has been brok-
en-. For the first time IN mang weeks the
fields are clothed with verdure' the
brooks are all flowing and tho North
Anna river has regalned its normal winter
height.
The purchases Of fertilizers by farm
ors this season have been unusually large
and the area seeded to wheat and grass
is greater than In many years. This
Is frequently attributed 70 the recent rise
IN the price Of wheat bul lnis - ny
the only cause FOr some years theI1
has been a growing disposition ON me
Part OF farmers TO devote more attention
to live stock.
The boom I'M cattle of every description
during the present season, the uhhc"in on
prices for ycarnngs ana caves ana INC
demand for sheep have given great en-
c0uragemont TO stock faisels.
CATTLE BETTER THAN WHEAT.
The money which has been niousn-
into the country by the saS oil calue mas
been larger in amount ana more "i".i9
distributed than that which has Deeh ZEE
Most farmers understand mat wheat
cannot be expected 10 continue at pres
emit prices. but they are fast learning that
tho home of this section Is 10 be formed
In grass and In livestock.
The object of farmers in sowing wheat
is TO rct a stand OF grass. III the wheat
crop paws for the fertilizers used and the
eyDonscs OF the crop they are satisfied
If il brings them q profit, they feel them
selves especially favored by fortune.
have heard less complaint or hard
times among the people during the past
six months than ever before during the
same length of time in my me-
rhis section is poor. but IL is plainly
,,non tho inward grade ana in more
nrospcrous condition than at anytime
elmo. the war. The evidences of indus
nv economy and thrift are no less notic-
ablo among the colorcd people than
..r,or,- Tho whites III they could only
OF rid on the heartless and constituencies
demarorucs who have so long cursed
thie state with their professional calam-
inv bowling they might hope for an era
az urosporitv such as the present gene
ration has never seem
GAME PLENTIFUL.
Came IS plentiful this season. Wi.d
turkeys. .partrdcos and hares abound.
Nobody owns mp tc killing nlfds, nut thc
men for whose benefit the special act
was passed have grown very impatient
and are not 90 De trusted within gun shot
Of a fine covcy.
Mr. Munford S. Johnson. for several
years popular and successful merchant
mi Thorn lin in orange county has closed
ont his stock of goods and will go to
farming. having recently purchased sum
,,- TTilI near this place. one of the pref
tiogt and most fertile estates I'm this
ncighbOrhood
Miss Ethel Glasgow White one Of
Richmonds forrest daughters is teach
ing I'm the family Of Mr.. a. i. Estes, of
Mansfield
Miss Sarah Morgan PoinieXtor n beau
tiful and charming young lady of Lef-
lore county. Mississippi who IS visiting
friends I'm this neiehhorhood viii return
to the South as soon as tho yellow fever
scare subsidies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

Captain Mayo OF the Blues IS ENahine"'
what the Law Provides

CAPTAIN Mayo OF the Blues Is ENaihiheu'
what the Law Provides
ON wednesday afternoon Captain w; ;.
y 1ra,o was examined as 10 his qudllh-
c.tfone as commander Of Company Is, OF
tho Eues Battalion. and it is UNDERSTOOD
that he has passed, although no oHci'l
information I'M regard to the matter mas
beon given out. The Board OF EXAMINERS
consisted OF Adiutant-GenerM Charles D.
Anderson, Major Sol Cutchins ana zap
tain q. Gray BossieuA.
Most likely the matter viii again pe
taken into consideration by the general
court-nartlaI at It's session on Monday
November 18th. should Captain Mayo APP
noar To- take his scat as member OF the
court. .--..,.
Ala recent sitting Of the court Captain
r-rani, NJ Voon the judge-advocate,
challenged Captain Mayo. on the GROUND
that ne held no commission. the time
having expired during which he shouiu
have applied to the Board OF Examiners
for his examination.
THE proceedings of the court In regard
TO this matter were as follows:
Question asked by Captain Mooh;
captain Mayo. when were you elecleu
captain of Company y!
Answer. con August 9TH.
plication for your examinations
Answer: NO. sir
Zinc court was then closed, and that
tribunal finally agreed with the Judge
advocate. and Captain Mayo was nO- ai-
lowed To- slt in the court.
This decision was rendered In the Belts
case. and entered upon the record Inc
PROCEEDINGS of the court were subsequent
Is submitted to- Governor Oferlali VINO
approved of the record OF the betts case
without comment.
The law which applies TO this case rs
very plain. and is found I'm sections oo
and $40 Of the Code Of Virginia. Inc
norton of section sos relating TO this mat
ter is as follows:
Zach commissioned officer, whether
of the line stan, or field shall. within
sixty days after the issuing OF MS COM
mission, unless sooner ordered, report 10
"a board OF examiners. consisting or the
Adlutant General. the Assistant inspect
or General Gas provided for in section
three hundred and nftcenj and TWO COM
n,issioncd officers designated by the Com
mandcr-in-Chicf. for examination, ana IL
found qualified 10 perform the duties OF
the office 20 which he has been commits
stoned he shall be given certificate 70
that effect. II not found qualified he shall
DE 4t-tAahli''H "-N'''.' 49,
after. falling ON both o fsaid eXamind-
tions. his commission shall be revoked by
special order
Section S0s reads as follows:
section 20g-When officer 20 FORFEIT OF
ece.-If any person elected IN officer oil
volunteer company Of infantry. troop
- cvalrv or battery OF artillery. shall
fan for thirty days after his election to
make application for examination, or II,
On examination. the certificate required
shan be refused. his election shall be
void
Captain Mayo can. OF course be re-
elected when he viii have another OPP
nortnnitv OF complying with the proyis-
ions of the Laws IN regard TO his eXamina-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

The Epworth League Union Council Of
Richmond and Manchester decided az
the last meeting 20 hold special grand
rally at Clav-Street Methodist Episcopal
church on Tuesday night Nov. Sth, at
o'clock. az which meeting a fun report
of the work will be given and each
league will give la prepared response.
This will be the last rally of the Confer
ence year and special arrangements are
being made 10 present "a programme of
surprising interest the general arrange
ments varying from those OF the past.
Mr. John Garland Pollard. the popular
president of the Virginia state Baptist
Young Peoples Union. viii make the
principal address.
A paper will be read by Miss Mamie T.
Pegram, Of Park Place church on a spc-
cial feature OF the League work
All persons interested ia any branch OF
young peoples work are most cordially
invited by the Council 10 attend this
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

Interesting Argument Made Before the
United states Court of Appeals.
The case Of i. C.. Strobel VS.. NJ Fersts
sons & CO.. before the United states cir
cult Court Of Appeals IS one Of much in
terest II involves the constitutonality
of the South Carolina Dispensary Law.
The case is not before the court OH Hs
merits at this time.
Acknowledgement Wm. y. Barber, OF
south Carolina made an argument IN
favor of advancing the case on docket lh
order that there may Dee am carly hear
ing of't by the court. Mr. T. NJ Morde-
cai. of Charleston. opposed the motion.
4 decision may bee rendered to-day.
Judges Gon. Simonton, and Brawley
were on the bench.
I'm the case of j. G.. Strobel ct ALL APP
pellant. VS.. N. Fersts. Sons & Company.
appollces. appeal from the Circuit court
of South Carolina motion was maoe
ana argued by VIM s. Barber. Attorney
General of South Carolina. 10 advance
case. The motion was opposed by MT.
IT. NJ. Mordccai OF Charleston. $. 4.
No. 26. w. ~. Baker appellant VS..
Walter Baker a. CO.. appelees. appeal
from the Circuit Court. Western District
of Virginia. motion OF appcllecs to- dis
miss the appeal was argued by George
g.. Crattau o. Ilarisonhurg. va ana
VIM. J.. Putnam. of Boston. Mass, for
appenocs. and hy r.. ". Barton, OF VIM
chester. Va. and submitted.
30. 22l Rose h. Copcs. plaintiff in
error. VS. New England Mutual Accident
Association. defendant in crcr. ln err
ror 90 Circuit Court, District Of South
Carolina. Dismissed 10y consent.
Present for further procccdlnss-Judses
Gom Simonton. ANA Purnel
no. 22i. Manhattan Lifc Insurance Co.
of New York. plainun in error, VS.. Agnes
S. Carder. boy. &c.. defendant in error.
I'm error Go the Circuit Court Of West Nir-
ginia. Cause argued by ~. w. Ensiow.
OF Huntington. w. Va, for appellant
Pending argument the Court took zee
cess until O'Clock.
Hon. Thomas r. Purnen the nowiy-ap-
pointed United States District Judfe for
the Eastern District of North Carolina.
made Dis first appearance IN court this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
The Bright Side Of II.

one thing troubles Ike the one now on
us. doos-it makes men 'wondrous kino.
II brings men on common leNei' u
,oat-cs mon forget the barriers that sepa-
rate them into classes. All eyes are
turned away from the little distinctions
that prevail I'm prosperous days, and are
fixed on tho enemy that knows no ranks
and classes. and every hand Is trying 20
throttle tho common foe-the yelio"
scOurge. e.,
a former citizen Of Selma, now resi-
dent Of Mobile. while graphing with ms
own yellow troubles there. found time lhe
other day TO telegraph our Cimmittee oil
peiief d, draw ON him for a contribution
TO help our helpless ones.
Common perils do draw men tosethei'
do rebuke selnshness; do unseal the ioun-
tains Of sympathy; do remind us tha'
we are brothers; 10 turn our hearts ~
"Our Father"
sweet are the uses Of adversely 90
Selma Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

4 weekly Italian Newspaper to be hstaD-
Ilsheh in KirhmOnd.

A charter Of incorporation was yesier-
dav granted TO "Thc Scntnella Publish
ing Company" by Judge wexford or the
Circuit Court of the city OF Richmond
This company is organized for the puf-
nose OF publishing n weekly newspaper
called Ia scntinela." 10 be printed n
the italian language. The officers o'e
ncnrv Piaggie. Richmond. Va. president
and Nicola Somma, secretary ana treas
urer. Mr. Pngri. the president is the
general manager Of the Hartford Lie
Insurance Company IN this city. ana is
the SON 81 signor Dario Piaggi, for many
wears Italian consul In the city OF Pcn-
sacola. Fla.
Mr. somma. the secretary and treasurer
is "a well known citizen and has been TOT
several wears the general secretary or the
redorazione COlumhiana. an italian henc-
ncial association with membership In
fbo United states Of about lo.O0l
Tho officers arc confident Of the success
~ .helr venture and anticipate large
circulation among the italian population
i'm this MS well rs other cities or tho
United States.
The BOARD Of Directors viii be tie above
named officers and p. G. Wherry, i. Z.
Wherry. Jr.. and z. VI. Long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Lannrnfnble Case.

Residents on Church Hi. particularly
along Twenty-fourth street, have been
bothered q good deal IN the past two or
three DAYS by an unfortunate woman who
Is addicted 10 strong drink
She goes from door 10 door and states
that she Is suffering from a violent case
Of cholera morbus and In order 10 case
her pain she would IKE a little whisky.
The charitable people are disposed TO ac-
commodate the supposed sufferer. and In
consequence she becomes very drunk I'm a
short while. Those who know the unfor-
tunate woman. VINO Is from O. most re-
spectacle family. refuse to give her the
whiskcy. and her relatives arc doing what
they can 20 prevent her getting hold Of
whiskey. and they would be glad 20 have
all to whom she applies to refuse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

doubtless I'm the end result i'm the making
Of the appropriation
No better index TO public sentiment
could lie found than in tie action OF Jei-
fcrson Council. no. %. Junior Ord.r
United American Mechanics. which
aftor a lively debate. unanimously con-
demned the refusal OF the Council to pro-
vide funds for the schools
The American Mechanics ave power
I'm the city. ana The action of this cobnol
has greatly encouraged the a"Foc'ies OF
the schools IL is confidently expected
that other organizations win shortly take
similar action.
Several members Of the Board Of Al
dermcn say they are heartily in favor OF
making the appropriation asked.
Il am In favor said one. 'of letting
evorvthinc else take a back seat until the
schools are provided for.
Il IS believed that these are the senu-
ments OF a majority Of the Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

Society Of the Army and Navy of Maryland
Contributes $50.

The following letter explains itself:
Baltimore lid, Nov. Q, 1851
Mrs. y. " Randolph, President OF Rich
mond Chapter. Daughters Of the Con-
fedcracy Richmond, Va:
Madam. -Iulcuing 20 the subject OF
monuments over the graves OF The CON
federate soldiers who died in prison our
ing the war. we have 10 make the follow
ing report I'm reference TO the state Oh
Maryland.
In 1870. and AZ other times. the Lesis-
iaturc of Maryland appropriated {ie
with which q lot was purchased about Two
miles frcm Point Lookout prison 10 whlch
the bodies Of the Confederate prisoners
were removed and a monument erected
over them with an appropriate inscrip-
ton
There are .l0i bodies buried there and
our society has "a record Of their names.
This lot Is under the care of trustees APP
pointed by the State.
Tho sum OF 5000 was appropriated for
a Confederate cemetery az Hagcrstown,
and S2cCe for one at Frederick. 20 which
the bodies of the Confederates who were
killed I'm battle or died in those viointies
were removed and both 81 these places
are cared for and annually decorated on
Memorial Day.
The sum OF 5000 was appropriated to
our society which was used - bring 10
our Confederate Cemetery in LOudon
Park the bodies Of Aarylanders, who
Were not already IN a Confederate GENIE
terry and Of the prisoners VINO died IN and
around Baltimore.
The SUN of $4,000 has therefore been
appropriated by the State OF Maryland
20 care for al OF her own sons who
died in the Confederate Service and also
for all Confederate soldiers who died
within her borders. whether in prison, in
battle or in hospital
IL - not necessary, therefore, for
your association 20 take any action in the
state OF Maryland. but In deep sympathy
with the object which you have UNDER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

The Protest Against the Councils Action
stiIl Continues.


The protest against the Common Coun-
ellis action In refusing TO make an addi-
,ional appropriation for the public schools
OF the city stn continues vigorously. The
people are awake 10 the fact that their
children will have. 70 lose probably
month this session. unless $500 Is forth
coming. and no stone viii be leit uh-
burned 20 induce the members OF the
Council TO make the appropriation.
The measure only failed TO pass the
Common Council at IFS last meeting by
three votes. and there were lust three
members absent. an OF whom, II ~
thought. would have voted for the ap-
preparation.
The question comes up before the Board
n Aldermen next Tuesday night. ana II
3 believed that the Board viii agree 20
appropriate the money. In tho event
lhat II does. an attempt will be made 10
hold a called meeting OF the Council en-
The following Friday 90 concur "a the ac-
lion Of the Board
IL Is known that several members of the
Board 81 Aldermen are very much cp-
uosed 40 making any additional appro-
oropriatlons for any object whatever on
account OF the great scarcity OF money.
and they may be relied upon 10 hght rhe
MEASURE 70 the end. The nterest which
A. felt IN the question. however. and the
determination Of the people 10 see that
the public schools do not suffer Will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

At meeting OF the st. Pa
tricks Beneficial and Social Society. held
wednesday night the following officers
were elected for tho ensuing year: Rev.
rather Donahue. spiritual director; John
j. Blake. president; Hugh ONeil. vice
president John VI. Slodd, financial sec
rotary: w. Laury. recording secretary;
j. Louis sullivan. treasurer, and Frank
solar. sergcant-at-arms.
Executive Committee-Thomas +. Bag
ley. =. @. Martin. Jr.. and IT. J. Sheeny
inc society appointed tho following
committee 10 cooperate with tho Ginter
Memorial committee: r. s. Edgar. j..
Louis Sullivan. Thomas +. Baeley Frank
solari. W. T.. smith. and John J. Blake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

The rsmains Of Mr.. Reginald Y. VIII
liams. whose death was announced in
The Times We're carried 70 CORTLAND
the home OF the deceased yesterday
morning for burial
The FUNERAL OF Mrs. Mary r. X. VIII
son. took place yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock and the interment was made
in Rivefview Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary JordOn was buried yesterday
afternoon az ! O'Clock.
The funeral of Mr.. John Mannor took
place from his late residence 1919 east
Broad street yesterday afternoon at q
O'Clock.
The remains OF Mr.. Sebastian Klotz
were laid 10 rest yesterday morning al
9 o'clock The funeral was held from St.
Mary's church.
The funeral OF Mrs. Charles II. Enos
whose death was announced in The Times
took place yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from ST. James Methodist Epis-
copal church.
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tal,er 10 accomplish we beg leave to en-
Lose herein a draft for 80 as a contrihu-
ION toward the fund for that purpose.
Very respectfully.
The Society Of the Army and Navy OF
the Confederate states IN Maryland.
BRADLEY r JOHNSON.
President.
JOHN T.. HAYDEN.
Corresponding Secretary.
GEORGE W. BOOTH.
First Vice President.
F. NJ coLsTON.
Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Carpets.
sugA GWFNg " q. CNM Corner
Ia Broad Streets.

made in ink could not be found so the
rough draft. which had remained in the
possession Of some Of those who were In
the room at the time it was drawn, was
offered for probate by the heirs.
Others OF her relatives opposed the
paper being admitted 70 probate. claim
Ing that the ink-written copy was the
only true one, and processing their VIII
ingness 70 allow the estate 10 be divided
without the fOrmality Of a will.
It IS on this point that evidence Is now
being taken Messrs. Gordon and Non
cure represent the parties who are In
favor of allowing the will 10 be probated.
while Mr. Allen q. Collins appears for
the opposition.
The value Of the property in question
Is small.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
THE LEEs, HvrNorrsrs.


This Wonderful Power 70 be Displayed Ina
Thi, City.
The story OF Syencah ana Trilby viii
he seen I'm this city AN next week at
the Academy. in the work of Mr.. SYLVAN
a. Lee. the hypnoust and his charming
and beautiful niece Miss Alberta Lee
Miss Lee is not only the youngest and
smallest lady hyproust before the public
mt the most successful as well Their
actual Performance before the astonish-
cl faces and eyes of their au-
difors arc NOR amazing than
ANYTHING I'm DuMuricrs Trlhy. Mon
dav night no the Academy they will
place n man in q hypnotic sleep Tor two
DAYS and nights without food or water
Tie will then Doe removed 20 the Globe
Shoe and Clothing Company store, and
placed en- tho show window. where every
one can see him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Made Things Lively.

Quite a commotion was created yester-
day between and 10 o'clock A. NJ, az the
corner OF Ninth and Main streets. The
cause OF IL was CASTOR Austin colored
man about sixty years Old. who talked In
a loud and disconnected manner To give
his words greater emphasis he swung a
hammer and brcklayer's trowci around
him and for a while had things pretty
much his own way
Finally Sergeant Brooks Of The Second
Police Station and Policeman Redford
stepped up and took Austin 10 he station
house. where they preferred the charge
or disOrderly conduct against him. II IS
very likely. however that a commission
OF lunaoy will be appointed to ascertain
whether he is insane or not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
rHE TorE ~ HEvRICo.
SIR. Maupin Reelected to the House OF
Delegates b. q Majority Of 1852 Votes.

Tho vote cast I'm HenrlcO county on
Tuesday WIS canvassed by the Commits
eiOncrs Of Election 40 the county court
house az noon yesterday. me returns
from G4vf0n and short Pump, which had
been missing were received yesterday
morning. The largest number Of votes
was cast for Senator Conway r. Sands,
who leads the ticket with l.4l9 votes. MI.
Nfannin received 3l5 votes and Mr. KEN
plc CD. tho former Is therefore reelected
10 the House of Delegates by a majority
Of 2l2 votes.
Major j. Hoge Tyler received l,2A votes.
OF a majority Of 0O1 votes over all the
other gubcrnatorial candidates.
The following table shows in detail the
vote cast I'm the seventeen precincts Tor
the various candidates;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
ont Forget che Great Horse show in

eDon,t Forget che Great Horse show" in
Nr.,y vorl, \ November 18TH 10 Goth. 1897.
The Ola Dominion Steamship Company
,akas Measure In announcing lis fourth
annual personally conducted excursion 20
New York TO the lioorse SNOW The party
is.L az g.9s y. ~. Via Chesapeake ana
ctIo seflo-sv on hy Norfolk and Western
pD,igrieI d.. connecting with Ola
DOMINION steamer q N.o 20. Gave Nor
foik 5.gO p. H.. arrive IN New York Sun
u'i ,ra for The round-trip, including meals
"a e.ete-room berth on steamer. Sll
Tickets good for ten days As the party
is limited and New should SSId 6e made ns ssso W iS
49, ,,,ad recommendations upon the
s'''ii'e' "'' JOHN r. MAYER. Agent.
1912 east IIaln street. Richmond, Va
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From the Courts.

Judgment was rendered in the City Cir
cult Court yesterday morning in the
case Of ". W Undertakes executor
AGAINST r. A. Williams, for Sl25.
Marriage licenses were issued by the
Clerl. OF the Hastings Court 70 the fol-
lowing parties:
Walter +. Tucker and Ida ID. Browder;
James y. Boone and Minnie l.. Butler
The case OF MantelO against the Rich
mond Cedar Works Will be called in the
Law aud Equity Court to-day NJ II
O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

The nervous tension under which most
OF our women constantly live affects the
female organism seriously. Heavy house
hold burdens. social gaieties. work in some
commercial establishment, any OF these
duties seem impossible 10 women Who are
am. ana yet they keep up for time uuaer
pressure of the demands upon them. Wnen
fhrv do break down. the advice and treat
rnent they receive from their family phy-
Stefan don't go To- the root Of the trouble
and they get no better They are discour-
aged. worn out tired OF liie The great
epfcialist in womens diseases Dr.
Greene. OF Nervurl fame. - west -Four
teenth street. New York city, has shown
thousands Of women who thought them
selves hopeless inva.ids the way TO health.
His office IS open 10 an women for free
consultation and advice and IL you VIII
write him about your case. De viii adj
wise Won bv mail absolutely free OF aH
cost and conGdentially. The glorious
remedies discovered by THIS profound ply
stefan are am invaluable boon 10 women.
IT costs nothing 90 Dc put on the road TO
health. and an ailng women should
write DR.. Greene at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

Moller and Feiors spectacular pro-
duction. "The city OF New York" comes
10 the Academy tonight for an engage
ment Of three performance.
The play De- O. continuous round OF IA
mniar scenes I'm tha Metropolis accurate
ly depicted in staee pictures. IL has an
interesting story clearly told. and abounds
ln dramatic situations and bright comedy
and specialtics. The company Is de-
scribed as being above the average.