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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Court Gleanings.

Suit was instituted in the Chancery
Court Yesterday morning by w. Greanor
Neal and other creditors OF Thomas j.
Neal. Jr.. asking for the appointment OF
a receiver to take charge OF the prop
erty of Thomas ID. Neal, Jr.. in the place
OF a trustee.
Judge Lamb granted the petition. APP
pointing Col 10. Lane Stern. who en-
tered into bonds as receiver In the penai-
tv of $500. No opposition was made by
tho defendant.
In the Hastings Court the following
cases were disposed OF:
c. W. Toler. charged with forgery
acquitted.
Margeret Morris. charged with petit
larceny. sent TO jail for six months.
Samuel RuckeS alias Samuel Price.
sent to the penitentiary for two years for
house breaking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Seven Commit Suicide.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Poverty' griei,
and liquor figured as the cause In seven
cases OF self-destruc-ion in this city ana
vicinity Yesterday. Also half a dozen
attempts at suicide, which were rendered
unsuccessful because OF the ACTIVITY oi
the hospital surgeons.
Among those who attempted SUICIDE was
lanes Monroe Heiskel, grandson OF Pres
Snrnr LANES Monroe he was FOUND IN
n room overcome by gas, pouring from
omen burners lie will recover.
Heiskell vas once candidate for Mayor
of Baltimore. and Is a prominent SOUTH
orner. Illness is the probable cause OF
his attempt =,
Heiskell s about fifty-five years ola.
He went to Baltimore when quite youi g.
from Virginia. He fought In the CON
federate army apder Mosby. and married
Miss Derringer, OF Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD, May J.-FLOuR-
Dull and unchanged; receip.s. G,s49 bal
rels. exports. 23,OOs; sales, 253 barrels.
WHEAT-Quiet; spot and month, I6An
7Gl9c.: July. 72slc. asked: receipts 2.I3l
bushels: exports. none; stock, 35l.lO6
bushels: sales. 600 bushels. Southern
wheat. by sample. SJQ9Qc.
CORN-Steady; spot and month, 2sHG
2sasc.; June. 2s17q2s%c.; July. 29q29hc.;
August. 2Dl2a2gAc.; receipts. l1l.O22 BUSH
els: exports. ~. 500 bushels. stock. 15O4.2l4
bushels; sales, 5000 bushels. Southern
white corn, size; do. yellow. Bic.
OATS-Firm: demand steady; No. 2
white. 26Q2Ic. No. 2 mixed. 23l2li24c.. re-
ceipts. 7.43S bushels; exports, none; stock,
OS,yO0 bushels.
RYE-Weak; No. . nearby. 3sHc.: re-
ceipts, l.37l bushels; exports, none;
stock. 550lS bushels.
HAY-Firm; choice timothy. S1i5OQl5.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet;n nothing do
ing: unchanged.
SUGAR-Strong. graduated. 1888.
BUTTER-Firm and unchanged.
EGGS-Firm and unchanged.
Steady and unchanged.
WHISkY-Unchauge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

LEETOWN. w. VA, May Especial
Some excitement was produced
the other day when man
who was setting posts for an en-
closure on turning up a rock found
$225 in silver coins. dated in the sixties.
A diligent search was made in the sur
rounding rocks and rubbish. in the hope
of finding more. but. without success.
Mrs. Randolph Sagle. an estimable lady
Of this community, died at her home on
Friday, April seth.
a series Of meetings at Riverside School
house. near the Shenandoah river, which
resulted in thirty-seven professions OF
Conversion. and a general awakening in
the community
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
The Cold Snap in Holloway.

JENNINGS ORDINARY, VA, May
Especial. The recent cold snap has done
considerable damage to the fruit in this
section, killing nearly all the peaches,
pears and cherries. The heavy frost on
Monday night injured the young corn
and vegetables very much.
Mr.. Il. Y. Price, who has been in the
mercantile business here, closed out ms
stock last week, and left for his home. at
Green Bay.
The dry spell has thrown the farmers
I'm this section very much behind, and
very little work can be done until 1t
Il rains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Eliyson for Governor and Scott for Attor-
ney General.

ADRIANCE. VA. May .-Specal.-This
section has been exceedingly dry until
Sunday night. Il good rain fell. Some
farmers have tobacco plants large enough
for planting, but owing TO the dry spell
they could not prepare the land. Most Of
the farmers have finished planting corn.
The young people OF Cumberland have
begun TO get home again after winter
teaching or study. Among the first TO get
back were Miss Hannah Crawley, VINO
has been teaching in Charlotte county.
and Miss s. X. Blanton, another teacher
from Mathews county. Va. Mrs. Parker
and son from Washington, ID. c.. are on a
visit TO Adriance for their health.
1t is probable that Hon. Taylor Ellyson
will carry a solid delegation from tho up
per and middle districts OF Cumberland
county. Major Scott seems to be the IA
vorite for Attorney General.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
The stree,.CIeaninc Department.

The Health Committee will meet this
evening at o'clock 10 consider the re-
port of the Retrenchment and Reform
Committee relative TO the creation OF the
position of superintendent OF Street
Cleaning. There are several other UNI
important matters for consideration at
the meeting.
The question OF transferring the Pay
sicians to the Poor from the Health De-
partment to the Committee on Poor Will
also be discussed.
The meeting will be held in Room II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Forest Fires Near Duluth.

DULUTH, MINI, May 5.-Forest fires
are raging undated in this part OF Min
nesota and hey are dangerously near
this city.
The fire department has been called
upon for assistance by people In the out
living districts. The pest house and poor
house caught fire twice. but the flames
were conquered by the firemen before
much damage was done.
Three houses on the outskirts OF the
CITY were DESTROYED and some stock kill
ed. AS far as known there has been no
loss OF life.
Word has been received from over Me-
saba and Vermilion ranges that the fires
are raging In all directions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
WEDDfNG BELLS IN STAUNTON.
Rev. John 6. Alfriend and Mrs. Eliza
Dangarfield Fisher.

STAUNTON. VA. May 5.-Special.-A
beautiful wedding took place this morning
At half-past 10 o'clock in Emmanuel Epis-
copal church. The bride was Mrs. Eliza
Dargerfield Fisher. daughter OF Captain
Leroy Daingerfeld. OF this city, and the
groom. Rev. John S. Alfriend. rector OF
the church at Saltville and Marion. Va.
The church was decorated for the occa-
sion with lovely flowers. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Robert c. Jett,
rector OF Emmanuel church, assisted by
Rev Robert s. Patton. rector Of CHRIST
church, Roanoke, Va, and Rev. Mr. Cook,
assistant rector OF Ascension church,
Washington, ID. G.
The ushers were Messrs. II. w. Hilleary:
B. Miller McCue. J. Baldwin Ransom, OF
this city. and Mr.. w. II. Laird. OF the
Theological Seminary near Alexandra.
There was neither maid OF honor nor best
man.
The bride wore an exceedingly becoming
travelling gown OF dark blue cloth and
carried brides roses. Mr.. ana Mrs. Al
friend left for a trip north. after which
they will 90 to their home In Saltviile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Richmond, Va, May ., 1897.
THE COTTOlS MARKETS..

NEW YORK, May 5.-COTTON-Th
cotton market had the advantage OF Det-
ter cable advices than had been looked
for, and started steady at an advance
of 4Q7 points. The opening figures proved
TO be the best of the session, except that
May after call improved point, June Z
points, July ! point, November ! point,
and January points. From this basis
the market sold on 3g5 points, and closed
quiet at a net advance of go points.
The undertone was rather steady
throughout the session. crop accounts
were more or less conflicting, though in
the main showing rather better condi-
tions. Buying for Liverpool account was
feature of the early market Later IN
the session Wall street more than onset
the foreign demand. In the afternoon the
market was In control OF the local con-
tingent, and showed very little feature.
NEW YORK, May 5.-COTTON-Firm
middling, rs; net receipts, none; gross,
1875 bales; exports to Great Britain, O,O,s
bales to Continent, 300 bales; forward
ed "a bales; sales. 1881 bales; spinners,
5v7 bales. stock, 1920 bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts, 3,2l3 bales;
exports TO Great Britain, 6.63S bales; 10
the Continent, s.57s bales; stock, All, 4Os
bales.
Consolidated-Net receipts, 81 .702 bales:
exports TO Great Britain, 26,032 bales; TO
France, s,O57 bales; TO Continent. 44,3I4
bales.
TOTAL SINCE september ISl-Ntl receipts,
6.454, 12J bales; exports TO Great Britain,
2S77S16 bales; TO France. O6s, 40 bales,
TO Continent, 19l9,1sO bales; 10 Channel,
5,is1 bales.
Futures opened steady at the advance;
sales, 1860 bales; January, 6.J1; Feb
ruary, 69i aMrch. Cos May. 7.3l; June.
1871; July IA; August. 7.40; September,
III; October. 6.ss; November, 6.s6; De-
ccmber 6.ss.
Futures closed quiet; sales, 96. 900 bales:
January, 600 February. 6.94: March, 6.97 I:
April and May, 7.3l June. 1876; July. 7.3s:
August. 737. September. los: October,
G.S8: November, 6.S4: December. CSC
Spot closed firm; middling uplands, rs;
middling gulf, rs; sales. ] .297 bales.
LIVERPOOL. May 81 p. Moot
TON-Spot in fair demand; prices steady;
American middling, 7-32d.; sales of the
day were 10000 bales, of which 500 bales
were for speculation and export, and in
cluded $500 bales American; receipts,
$. 600 bales. including G,6O0 bales American.
Futures opened quiet but steady, with
a moderate demand. and closed steady at
the advance; American middling, ]. m.
G.. Nav. 4 10-G4. sellers; May and June,
4 s-64d4 9-G4 sellers; June and July
4 7-G4a4 S-G4. sellers; July and August.
4 c-64ff3 1854 sellers; August and Sep
TENDER. 4 3-6i6i4 4-64 sellers: September
and October. 3 1854. sellers: October and
November. 52-64G3 1894 value; No
vember and December. 3 50-64 buyers;
December and January. 3 4S-6463 1864
BUYERS: January and February. $3.50
2 AGA. buyers; February and March,
3 1904, sellers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Cash ouo,ations we're as follows: Flour

quiet: rather easier: No. 2 yellow, 24's9
St% e No = spring wheat. ichgdil isc,,;
No spring wheat nominal; No. ~ ;eo J.
s6h Qs9Ac: No. corn. 23iSg28 ~. 10,
oats, l7@l7hc.; No. 2 white, z-d.-5 20.
No. 3 white. Z. O. b.. 1s&q22c. NO. tse'
b.. 2sa5Sc.; No. 4. +. o. b., Csc; No J i, "a!
seed. 75Aa7Tl1c.; prime timothy seed, 80;
mess pork. per barrel ss.JOgs.oo' 'aIu'
per 100 pounds, 81, short rib sides uoose)'
IS. $4,000: short clear sides boxed. !Jg
5.12Ia. whisky, distllers' finished gooos,
per gallon, Sl.19; sugars. cut LOAF, - ~
graduated. $40; butter steady; cream
cries. -llqi5c. :bndabies. sal3c.; cheese
weak at 1Ol7g lie; eggs steady; fresh, "a
MSl5c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
MANY VISITORS HERE.
A Large Crowd From Fsrmviile and Inter
mediate Points.


The Farmyille excursion. which was
run TO the city yesterday morning from
Farmvlle, brought SCI persons 10 the city.
The excursionists came from FarmviIle
and intermediate points. The train was
composed OF ten coaches, and reached
the Union Depot at 1920 o'clock. 1t was
run over the Norfolk and Western rail-
road, and was in charge OF Mr.. j. u.
Hart, editor OF the Farmville Heraid.
and Mr.. r. w. Price. Seven coaches
Of the excursionists came from Farmyilie.
two coaches were filled at Crewe. and
one at Blackstone.
The excursionists spent the day In shop
ping, and visiting points OF interest IN
the city, including the Jefferson, Con-
federate Museum, and the penitentiary.
The excursionists left the city at ,
o'clock last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Election at Chapel Hill.

CHAPEL HILL. N. c.. May 3.--Speciai.
The municipal election Of TINS place
was held. yesterday, and the following
town officers were elected:
Mayor-Algernon s. Barber.
mlssloners-Professor ]. A. Holmes,
David McCauley. w. w. Pickard. John
Ward, and b. +. league.
The town and community voted also
as to whether Chapel HIN should have
a graded school. but the measure waa
defeated by nine votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Cleveland Yachting.

BUZZARD's BAY. May 5.-Oneida, MT.
E. c. Benedict's steam yacht, when mas
been anchored in the bay OH Gray Ga
bles since Friday, left here at O'CLOCK
This morning with ex-President Cleveland.
ex-Secretary Carlisle, and ex-Postmaster
General Wilson on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
An Approaching Marriage.

Tho marriage OF Mr.. II. f.. Davis,
popular conductor on the clay street
line and Miss Lula Clark, OF New Kent
county is announced for next Wedhes-
day.
The ceremony will take place at the
home OF the brides parents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
A,dr,ch Nav Succeed Lee.

WASHINGTON. May SIT was POSI-
lively announced this morning that ex-
Congressman Aldrich. OF Illinois, who
was urged for Minister to Belgium by
Speaker Reed is slated for Consul Gen.
eral Of Havana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
The Florida Deadlock,

TALLAHASSEE. May 5.-The Joint
assembly took two ballots for United
states Senator to-day. The first resulted
Call s6; Chipley. 30: Raney, ": scattering
s. Second ballot: Call, IS; Raney, ~; mp
ley. 90; scattering. ..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

NEW YORK. May 5.-Albert GosIin ana
Samuel Keller. members Of the defunct
firm Of l.. S, Dean & Co.. alleged DUCK
e,shop keepers. have been arrested on
complaint OF Or. d. ID. Strong and Albert
IL. Kemp OF Fishkill Landing. N. T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. MAY s. 1901.
ARRIVED. - p

fOhI NEWfOhI NEWS NAL w. 1871
ARRIVED. = pr
Barge Astoria, Providence.
Schooner Kate b. o. ogden, Fan River'
SAILED.
Steamship Albano, Hamburg.
Steamship AGO. Rotterdam.
Schooner Viking. New Haven.
PORT OF WEST POINT. MAY ). 1897
ARRIVED. '-
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Bs'tt-
more passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City. Haynes. Mattaponi
river landings. passengers and general
cargo. I0r
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Balti-
more. passengers and general Cargo;
Steamship Elm City. Haynes. .Mattaponi
river landings. general cargo and pas.
sengers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

JOLIET. ILLS. May 5.-Joseph Dunlop.
proprietor OF the Chicago Dispatch. 10 At
last in prison. Dunlop came In charge OK
Deputy Marshal Loaga and John Ecko'.
who succeeds him as publisher OF DIS
patch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. May 5.~Wheat showed great
weakness for a time to-day. but later re-
cover a ssc loss. and advanced sc, be-
sides. Weak Liverpool cables We're the
main cause OF the weakness. and crop
damage reports the latter strength. The
corn and oats were benefited TO the ex-
tent OF 3u31sc respectively. Provisions
closed unchanged to nc. higher
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Toe Patcheu Sold.

CHICAGO. May 5.-Joe Patchen was
sold for SIS. go yesterday. The purchaser
was j. w. Marks, OF Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
RICHMOND PRODUCE MARKET
richmond. Va, MAY Q. Isl

Richmord. Va, May q 1897.
The market remains the same as last
week on farm products. 6ieen produce
is I'm fairly good demand. and prices good.
Hices are weak ard dali.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Ex.Prearher Hanged.

sOMERvILLE. May 5.--Jacob 8. John
son. colorsd. an ex-preachef. was hanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON. n. c.. May 5.-SPIR-
ITS OF TURPENTINE-Not doing ;
receipts, So casks.
RoslN-Firm at sl.soa1S5; receipts.
2GJ barrels.
TAk-r'irm at s10J; receipts, 1o7 bar
rels.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Stea at
S1.4O, $40 and $l.9O.
SAVANNAH. GA, May 5.-TURPEN-
TINE@Firm at 25iac.: sales. !, 100 casks /;
receipts, 1852 casks.
ROSIN-Firm; sales. 1854 barrels: re-
ceipts, 4O59 barrels: quote closifg-A. B,
G, ID, $40: j., S1.45; +. s1.JO; g, S1.jJ H.
S1.GO; /, Sl.Gl; X. SID; NJ SID. y, Sl.SJ,
window glass, 1.9J; water white, 90
CHARLESTON. s. c.. May 5.-TUR-
PENTlNE-Market firm at 25c. BID, sales,
none.
ROSIN-Firm; sales. none; p, c, d. +,
S1.25 bid; r, S1.30 bid G.. S1.35; IL. S1.iO;
i, $3.50 bid; X. S15j; l., SLIGO; n, $l65
bid; window glass, S1.70 bid; water white
S1.90 bid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

TOLEDO MARKET
TOLEDO. o.. May 5.-WHEAT-Higher
and firm: cash md May, 9lhc.; July.
7Gisc.; September i4c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
.Iohn l.. Williams s. Sons
Z BANKERS.
Z. 1000 EAST MAIN STREET.

state Bonds City Bonds. Bank Stocks.
and other high grade Investment secuff
ties bought and sold.
able in all parts OF the world. mhoi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

here to-day for the murder OF Aneo
Beekmai, IA ISIS. lie died protesting NJ
innocence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

.Quotations are for bonds maturing in
not less than ten years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-06-10
Henrinr In The NAH

Family washing can be i1-de much
easier IL benzine IS used in the water in
the following way The wash is soaked
the night before w3shday as usual. n
half-euPful OF benzine being added TO
the water before the linen Is placed in IL.
The next morning. just before the wash
boiler IS piaeed upon the range. another
half-cupful is added tOthat water. Very
fttie rubbing viii then be required to
clean the linen thoroughly. Time and
soap are saved and the clothes viii. be
brilliantly Waite and soft When ben
zine Is used the breaking of tie skin on
the hands is absolutely avoided. The
smell Of the benzine disappears alto
gether in the wash boiler. Care should
he taken not TO bring the pure benz:ne
Esar the fire. as il is very intlanmable
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-06-10

stable manure poS~eSses Faluahle
qualities arising from large quantity 81
vegetable matter which j. beneficial in
many wayS Il supplies vegetable
humus that Is often lacking in soils
This humuS ahSorhs moisture and heat.
and retains the nifrases set free in the
soil Manure tends to tighten heavy
soils by making it more porous and
easier of cultivation; it supplies mos
ture to lands tina; are naturally light
Manure promotes quick fermentation
in all soils. one Of the results Of which
Is the conversion OF nitrogen from a
raw state to nitra;eS suitable for plant
consumption
Manure is full OF germs Of bacteria
without which fermentation can not
60 on II Is quite evident that ursssi
many circumstances manurc nav sup
ply the microbes needed u set up FER
men;ation- thus securing a useful plr.
pose W., Used with other quick act
int fertilizers manure keeps the Ian !
in a moist and mellow condition suite.
to the best Development OF plan,
growth. In addition 10 this the plant
food which manure contains j. Of great
consequence. A. IL may come in AZ the
last % the season when the more avail
able plant food Of the chemicals mas
have been consumed The lasting quail
ity of MANURE becomes a matter Of i'm
portance when used with quick acting
/ fertilizers Grange Homes
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-06-10

This crop Is now fully under way
In the more southern portions of the
cotton belt the crop has already been
brought to stand Further north
the '-ehopPing out 5 going on stea.ii-
il. IL i better To thin to a stand at
once than to attempt the plan Of
blocking or leaving in lunches.
once quite popular. Nothing is gained.
and often the Young plants King
crowded grow tall and spindling. and
this condition causes unnecessary
trouble and delay when the second
hoing comes on. besides rctariing
the healthy. stoeky development Of the
plants. II the land i in good consli-
ton. harrow run dizgoaally acruSs
the rows will do rapid and effective
work; any crust which may have
formed i broken the crop Of young
grass i killed. AMI the cotton plants
become strong enough tn be thoroagn-
IL heed At the first working. Thus
both time and labor are saved which
tends To reduce the eost Of production.
and this should be the Object aimed at
by every cotton producer at the south.
Dixie Farmer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-06-10

verSity Of Calcutta. she being the first
woman in the empire to ts thus hon
osctl-
Pundiia Ramahai married Ee1=zl-
&c gentleman. 4 lsNyer. whom sSe
freely ehoSe-ta.s being an instance
almost wishou: precedent lie died
within two years. leaving her at -
With an ight-mnnths-old baby. she
went TO England, was made professor
Of Sanscrit in Cheltenham college, and
in iss6 came TO America 10 see her
cousin graduate from the Wolnan's
medical college of Philadelphia and to
study our educational methods
IaInabai leetursi in our principal
cities and wrote = book. The High
Caste Hindoo Womsn.- during her stay
in this country. raising sufficient money
&c open a school for child widows in In
dia. which IS rapidly Increasing IN
power fer good She is a thorough
going white ribboner, and Is lecturer
for the Worlds Woman'S Christian
Temperance union in India Miss WI
isri SAYS Of her: -IIrr gentleness ex-
eeeds aHs c-tr- manifestation of that
exquisite quality that have yet seen;
this tenderness. aii-embracing rs 10 the
human race. extends with her 10 every
scntirnt creature