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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-09-01
Alone With q Maniac.

1t was on the fifth day Of our voy-
age, as we were amusing ourselves on
deck, that a message was brought me
to saw that Mr.. A. would like to
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-09-01
kindergarten School.

August Is. 1897
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

Routine Business only transacted Last
slight.


r T. Lee Camp, No. ]. Confederate
Veterans. held their regular meeting last
nieht-Commander John NJ. Warren in the
chair. :,
ley. New York of Capt. Robert Healey'
Fifth Virginia IN fantry, Joseph Hartsook'
secretary Fifty-ffth Regiment, Illinois,
Veteran Infantry. asking for photographs
of General StOneWall Jackson "Old S0r-
rel" now at the Soldiers Home also ue-
sires to get various Confederate relics.
An invitation of the OakW GOD Memorial
Association TO attend their memorial cele-
hration on May l0. 1897. was accepted ny
the camp, and they voted 10 attend IN a
body.
Confederate Survivors Association, or
Augusta, Ga. the sum Of ten dollars 10
aid them I'm their bazaar on April r. 1874.
1t was decided that the 18th anniversary
of the camp will be held on Friday, April
23d. and Comrades ID. Smith RediOrd,
David A. Brown. Jr.. and Charles +. TGy-
lOr were appointed a committee TO make
all necessary arrangements for the ami
VcrSary.
The Sons Of Veterans reported through
the trustees that they granted 10 the hol-
lywood Memorial Association the use OF
the Lee Camp Han for their mass meet
ing on May 4th.
Upon the recommendation Of the Pic
ture Gallery Committee, Comrade j. ay-
lOr EllysOn was unanimously elected 10
present the claims OF the Picture Gallery
Committee at Nashville, Tenn, at the L.
The camp received n communication
from the Ladies' Auxiliary. of George J..
Pickett Camp. i'm reference 10 thtiI enter
prise i'm erecting q Confederate Woman
Home and on motion of Coloncl 4. +.
palOrd the plan was endorsed and prom
Used their cooperation.
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thought that one practical machinist and
engineer and one experienced heiper
would do for the building, and Mr.. Disney
said yes they would. as long as one or
both OF them were well, but II one or the
other were sick that the hours of work
that would follow then would be too much
for one man.
He told Mr.. Rountree he had often re-
paired the guage cocks. and they were
often choked up. and he had reported
their CONDITION to Mr.. Calder promptly:
Messrs. Gunst and Briggs. two OF the
committee, longest on IL. could not can
TO mind that these guage cocks had been
asked for but Clerk Bates said he thought
they had been SO requested
Replying TO Mr.. Rountree. Mr.. Disney
said that he considered guage cocks as
absolutely necessary for boilers.
At the end OF this testimony the COM
mIttee adjourned until $3.50 +. NJ. to-day.
After the adjournment OF the committee
several members OF II. notably Chairman
Gunst. Mr. Rountree and Mr.. Briggs. tod
The Times reporter that the account OF
Thursdays meeting in the Evening Leader
OF Yesterday was entirely a correct one.
Mr. Kountree repeating his remarks 'on
the dangerous condition OF these guage
cocks" and lgin declaring that ne
would not allow such a state Of things IN
his factory for minute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Mr. LINEBEsHI'ss HORTIGE
He Has Returned and VIII Square Up
with he Bank.

DURHAM, y. ., April 2.-Special.-
The sensation OF Yesterday. occasioned by
the absence of r. e.. Lineberry and the
report OF his shortage 10 the Mnrehead
bank. of which h.. was book keeper. ~
undated. Mr.. Li.eberry was also the
custodian Of the sinking FUND of the Dur
ham and NorthIn Railroad. which
amounts 10 some 10000. ana made safe
by his surety bono. Whether there Is a
shortage in this hai not been ascehtalned.
The situation vas intensified to-ddy
when Mr.. Lineberr returned 10 town ana
went TO the Aorehead Bank and
had a long conferelce with the bank ON
Gals, the result OF Which IL not attainahe.
The general impression on the streets
Is that he will be able 10 square up the
shortage, and only absented himself long
enough TO close ou his futures with the
Durham branches 4 Wall street brokers,
OF which there are .hree In Durham doing
a good business-f)r themselves.
Cashier w. NJ. 1organ. OF the More
head bank this mDrning stated subsian-
TALLY that Mr. Linsberry and his friends
would make the shortage good Elk
Judge r. w. Winton. legal adviser Tor
Mr. Lineberry, sIys that Lineberry s
shortage as trustcs OF the SINKING fund
OF the Durham ard Northern RailroaJ
will not exceed s. no. and that this Will
be made good to-tay.
The negro woman shot in West pnrham
last evening by iegro man is still liv-
ing. and the man rot captured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
A DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
MESSING ER BOr S4NDBAGGED AND
$1,000 TAhEN From MN,
Tho Robbers Escaped. but One Was subs
s.quentiy Captured and q Ihous'
and Dollars Recovered

CHICAGO, April 2.-Christ Schultz
aged fifteen, a messenger for the "hoie-
sale clothing firm OF Kuhn, Nathan *
Fischer. at Van Buren, and Franklin
streets. was robbed OF $3.50 at il O'CLOCK
to-day on the Twelfth-street yiaduc''
near the NickelPiatc depot. EDWARD
Wilson. driver OF delivery wagon for
the firm, with two confederates. COM
mitted the crime. after knocking the boy In
the head with a billy, while he was riding
on the seat by his side. Schultz was
afterwards bound and gagged. and left
lying unconscious in the bottom OF the
wagon, wnIie Wilson and his confederates
made good their escape.
SENT 10 BANK.
Shortly after / o'clock the boy was sent
by the clothing firm 10 the Metropolitan
National Bank. lSi. LaSalle street, TO
cash check for $500. with which 10 pay
the cutters OF the concern. As Is custo-
mary, the messenger was accompanied 10y
another employe OF the firm. After cash
ing the check Schultz placed the money
in a satchel. which he carried on his
lap. On reaching the viaduct, Schultz
was dealt a heavy blow on the head with
Il billy. He saw wilson, win the weapon
in his hand motion to two other men.
who were standing on the viaduct. All
three then boarded the wagon. bound and
gagged the youth. stufilng handkerchiefs
in his mouth With a knife, Wilson cut
open the grip and put the $500 in his
pockets.
ROBBERS ESCAPE.
The three men then jumped from the
wagon and escaped. Schultz is I'm a pre-
carious condition from wounds inflicted
and IL is feared there is possible frac-
ture Of the skull and murder may yet
be added TO the crime of robbery. The
police this afternoon captured Edward
Grant. one OF the men who held up and
robbed Schultz. lie was taken at Thirty
fifth and Halstead streets. lie made a
confession, admitting his completely in
the crime. Nearly $l.0O0 was found in his
possession
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
NJRRfLD md FORGITEN.
This il the Luck of Three Pulaski EIoping
Couples.

PULASKI, VA, April 2.-Three couples
have recently made pigrmages to Bris-
tol. Tenn, the Mecca of all Pulaski run
away ypung people on ma;rimony bent
MIR. X. Moore. leading young merchant
and ASs Ellen Jordan, daughter OF Mr..
~. ID. Jordan. OF the county, set the ex-
ample returning from the Bristol Gret-
IA Green. they were welcomed by the
"Old Folks at Home" Miss Laura Man
ess and Mr.. Bland followed suit and they
were soon Followed by Miss Inez Radcliffe
and Mr.. Thomas Bones. in each case the
result being as in the first.
on the 18th or April Pulaski magisterial
district OF Pulaski county. which includes
the town will vote on the question OF
whether the town shall remain dry or
become W
WET OR DRY.
The election was ordered at last court
the "a week in March The election had
excited very little interest till to-day.
when W. & Poage. of Wytheville, ex-
Commonwealth attorney OF Wythe coun-
~, appeared on the scene and had seven
persons arrested for the Illicit sale OF
liquor.
An experienced detective was present
aiding Mr.. Poase; 50 IL Is thought there
will be a strong prosecution. and a con-
siderable number OF other arrests Will be
made. 1t is thought by many that Pro
hibltion has not prohibited in Pulaski,
and many friends OF temperance had con-
cluded that bar-roOms were less evil
than moonshine dives. hence this attack
by the "drys." The vets are much
stirred up. and no one can predict the re
suit.
The circuit court. Judge Jackson pre-
siding adjourned Yesterday evening, after
transacting much business during ses-
sion OF over two weeks. a number OF
Jury cases were tried. but only one YER
diet that OF Wardens admr. Us. the Cro-
ger Iron Company for the death OF MS
fntestate Warden, who was killed near
Rich Hll Mines. In this county, whlle
mining I'm one Of the Grocer Company )
mines urder ground.
THE LOCK- PROP SYSTEM.
The company took out all the ore. under
what is known as the lock prop" sys-
tenn. leaving no pillars of ore To support
the grounds. 4 cave-in took place, KILL
ing Warden. and the jury gave s3.WO dam
ages. evidently condemning this system OF
mining. where no braces were used 10
support the timber, but only locking
them together.
The defendant company proved that TINS
lock prop system had been generally used
elsewhere for some or 10 years, though
only recently used here. and WAS consid-
cred the best or as safe as any, but the
iiiry didn't see IL that way. An appear
was taken. and the case VIII be an I'M
portant one when in the Court OF Appeals.
The Board OF Supervisors have spent
81 900 in furnishing the new court-house.
The ground around the building Is De.ls
raised by filling and graded under tne
suneryision OF Mr.. Thomas Jones. II VIII
be Handsomely tur'ed and lint III u e.
There is some talk or joint STOCK com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
ON HERAPPAHA HAMMOCK.
MUCH INTEREST MdAIFESTED IN
THE CONTEST ron GOVERNOK.
7. Hore TyIerthe Favorite in King George
The County VIII Vote Against the
constitutional Convention.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, April O.
Special--At King George Court on yester-
day a great deal OF interest was mani
tested I'm the gubernatorial contest. Most
Of the Democratic leaders are for Major
J. Hoge Tyler. but Hon. J. Taylor Ely
son had considerable following also. 1t
is generally believed. however. that the
county will send Tyler delegation to the
State convention.
Hon. ". j. Rogers. Republican present
delegate in the Legislature, says he viii
again make the race II his party desires
him To do so. and the Democrats say that
King George will furnish the candidate
for the Democratic side IL Stafford does
not claim the nomination for one OF its
citizens.
There will be hot fight for Super
visors al the May election. The present
board is Democratic.
AGAINST A CONVENTION.
The county will vote against the calling
OF a Constitutional Convention by large
majority. Members OF both parties say
the State cannot afford the expense of
convention.
Captain G. W Grigsby. the present SUI
perntendent of Public Schools. is opposed
LOT thdt oNlce y! Ut. '. -. CarutneTs.
King George is large fruit-producing
county. and the prospects for a fine yield
are said 10 be excellent.
r. 5. Chew Camp. Sons Of Confederate
Veterans. OF this city. have received an
invitation 10 attend the unwilling OF the
Grant Monument i'm New York on April
2Sth. The invitation will probably be sc-
cepted.
RESIDENCE BURNED.
The handsome brick residence Of Mr.
L. Wood and family. in Caroline county
was destroyed 10y fire a few days ago.
together with the furniture
J. II. Embrey purchased to-day from L.
w. Landrum four acres OF land on the
Plank Roard. near this city, with build
ings, for $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

He and Miss Lucas Given Cordial Kecep-
ton III the y. VI. {. y.

Mr.. Mckenzie Gordon, the wcli-knowh
tenor of New York, was paid high com
plinent al the y. NJ. G. \. Hall last
night. The hall was crowded with an
audicnce. among whom were noted many
musical people Mr.. Gordon had sung
three numbers as put down on the pro-
gramme, and had responded 10 TWO en-
cores. lie was put down LOT thItc "" IL
beers at the close OF the PROGRAMME. re
sang two of them and left the rosuuih.
But the audience refused TO leave tle
hall They appiauded VIGOROUSLY uhli
the singer was forced TO respohu' anu
ofvo another selection 1t was COMMENT
"a upon as a rather unusual proceeding
and several who are fond OF music re-
marked that ii was a nice tribute 10 MI
Gordon.
made a fine impression. Last night ne
sang perhaps not so well as Wien ne
apDeared nj the Wednesday Club May
Festival yet with delicacy OF express
sion that was delightful. His voice APP
peared 20 have lost a little OF us sttenslh
and some of its ClearncSs. though therc
was that ORIGINAL sOftness and sweetness
Of tone that makes Mr.. Gordon favor
tie tenor. one Of his strongest qualities
is the expression, the sympathetic ten
derness ne throws into his singing.
Among the numbers he sang last nisht
were: "The Land o The Lear arthur
Foote). "Slumber Song" (Dennee). ana
that beautiful song from ii Trovatore
"Mserere'
Miss Bertha Lucas. of Washington,
proved herself a viOliniste of great prom
Use. Her instrument possesses a wonder
fully rich tone. and she plays with
firmnoss and strength that is seldom seen
i'm a woman. Her execution is bIllll'ut
and finished. Miss Lucas shows plainly
that her heart is in her work. Her rem
dition Of "Adagio ct Allegro (De BerioO
would have done crelle 10 much older
,,usician. She also PLAYED "Rcvetie'
Vieuxtemps) with fine effect. and Ma
zurka Caprice" (Car Bahm) was rem
dored I'm a manner that is the result OF
genius developed through careful tram
inc Hiss Lucas was given q cordial re-
cention by her hearers.
The programme was varied with several
clever selections by Miss Irene Rowland.
mon0lOeist. of Washington. AmohE our
things she gave 4 scene fro The Bells
Mr.. Jacob Reiahardt was the accom-
PIANIST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
MIR UyTTNarON's SCHEME.
To Build n Big Amor Maxim: Plant s
S~wnori News.

NORFOLK. VA. April "A well-au-
thenticated rumor to the effect that
Coils =. Huntington and a company OF
English and American capitalists VIII
shortly establish at Newport News 4
large ordnance and armor plate factory
is being given wide circulation here. and
II is accepted as reliable Mr.. Huntington
accompanied by number OF capitalists
recently went over the ground and. 1t IS
said. selected a size for the mammoth
enterprise near the ship-building plant in
which he Is largely interested.
This company Is now building several
battle-ships. and viii bid for more when
opportunity offers. The construction OF
the armor factory would therefore give
II tremendous advantage over any other
ship-buldlng concern In America. II T.
stated that the cspi'al OF the concern
will be between three and five million
dollars. half OF which will come from
abroad. Newport News Is peculiarly well
situated for the manufacture OF armor
plate. which is a mixture OF Virginia
ana CUBAN otoos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Nontacue for ittornry-General.

WASHTNCTON. ,. c. April Z Spec
ia'. MIR. A. ]. Montague. OF Danville,
~ ed state. Attorney for the Western
DIS rict OF Virgins has announced him
self as candidate for the nomination as
attorney general hr. MONTAGUE Il ma
five OF The Eastern shore and his friends
claim that he can command some sun
port in that section OF the State although
a candidate from the Western District.
Mr. Montag,ie's friends also claim that
the section OF the State he now repre-
sents is entitled TO the nomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Bible Society of Virginia.

The Bible Society OF Virginia will hold
its eiehty-fourth anniversary meeting at
Centenary Methodist church tomorrow
at L. NJ.
Rev. John C. Kilgo. D. D.. president OF
Trinity College Durham. y. c., Will de-
liver the address.
The annual report will be read by the
secretary and general agent, Rev. William
5. Campbell
Rev Dr. Jabez Hall, the president, Will
prpeide
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
prof uitchrllto Go Abroad.

For some time II has been a pet idea
with Profef sor Mitchell Of the Richmond
College TO 20 To- Europe, and take with
him "a number Of students of the institu-
ton The Professor was desirous Of EN-.
barking about the 1st OF June. and n
order 10 do this the consent OF the trus
tees was necessary. The appli cation was
presented Thursday and was readily
graz ted. Already several Of the students
have signihcd their intention OF going.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

Beginning on Thursday Mr.. ia. L. c.
Scott. clerk 10 the Auditor. began the
ISSUING "a CuvCOS ~ tuOuC Ci4t4G4cta
ITp TO closing time Yesterday nearly two
hundred checks had been mailed. and the
work will be continued until the list T.
completed.
The pensioners in this city are now re
ceiving the amounts appropriated through
the clerk of the Hastings Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

pany erecting a fine new opera house on a
50-foot front Immediately adjoining the
courthouse on its west side fronting on
Second street Mr.. Robert l.. Gardner Is
at the head Of the enterprise. and Is an
experienced hand in such matters. IL
would be likely TO prove good invest
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Office OF
virginia Carolina Chemical Company,
Richmond. Va, March 80, 1881.
DTVIDEND NOTICE.
The Board OF Directors Of the WIZ
GTNTA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL COM
PANY have THIS day declared a QCAn.
TERLY DIVIDEND OF TWO " PEis
CENT. on the company's PktFthffl.D,
No 6 for quarter ending March n, 1897;
nayable on and after April Is. 1877, TO all
Stockholders OF record OF April 10. Rc''
from which date to April 18TH; inclusive,
the books Of the conn any Will be closed
JAMES q. TlNSLEY,
mh3lap36.9l2li treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

he met Arthur Jayne. who lives near
him. and who was also on wheel ,..
,rhev raced down Adams street from
Broad. and Absalom ran into a country
cart that was coming down Clay street.
He was thrown over the handle Dars
and broke the bone Of his left lee in the
fail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
He Fcllinfhe River.

Arson Williams. the thirteen-ye ar-old
son of Mr.. Henry AXtell Williams. OF
Henrico county. narrowly escaped being
drowned I'm the river AT the foot
Twcnty-eighth street about o'clock yes
terdav afternoon. with Harry Lee and
Claiborne Ramstetter young Williams
was fishing from the river bank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
$4,000

Amount de the hospital for board. out
side nursing. medicine. medical and sur
gical dress les. S2H.6O. Of this amount.
about $50 Is very doubtful
cannot dose my report without con-
graduating .ou upon the amount OF good
work that las been done for suffering
humanity. tlst were unable 10 pay for
hospital treatment
Too much Iraise cannot be given our
medical staff and nurses connected with
tho institution FOR their untlring efforts
to relieve tho ALTERING. / hear Of moth
ing but praises from patients that have
been ut the HOSPITAL
Our Ladies' Auxiliary and the Ger
man American ladies' Aid Association
have worked harder the past six months
than ever before.
with my best wshes for the continued
success OF our hos,i,al. remain,
Very RESPECTFULLY,
r. n. TAYLOR,
Director I'm Charge,
Virginia Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Rio Fire ~ Lumbp-,nn.

LUlfBERTON, y. c. April about
II O'clock Ia rfPit IRE W. &C .'..
IN the large brick store occupied by Frank
Cough. which was nuioklv corsur-ef
strong breeze carried the flames. Fifteen
buildings. with most OF the sock were
destroyed Loss est mated at SlU.OO. The
fire was probably ir'endiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Meeting Pp>inoned.

ATLANTA. GA, April THE annual
meeting Of the Southern States Passen-
ger Association, which was called for
az New York April 9Th. has been called
of. The meeting will not be held until
the Joint Traffic Associations. case Is
disposed OF by the Supreme Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
The lent Stcrd

Absslom Towns. a colored hricklaver,
lies az his home. on Moore street. with
a broken lex as the result Of racing on
his bicycle Thursday. Absalom was rid
Ing home from work that night when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
Roy william Walton Here.

Roy. william walton. OF Atlanta. Pro-
,estant Episcopal Archdeacon or the
Diocese Of Georgia. is visiting MS uncle.
Major G. r Skinker. at NO. sol west
Franklin street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

Rev Edward Holyoke. pastor o: Cal
vary Baptist church. Of Providence. l.. ! &.
will occupy the pulpit at ne Second Bal
list church tomorrow, preaching both
morning and night. Mr. Holyoke comes
highly recommended as a pulpit spcake-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
VIKGINIh HO>PfTIL.
seml-Annuai Report Very Gratifying to
the Directors

A meeting OF tho Board OF Directors OF
the Virginia Hospital was held last night
at the Office OF Dr. Hunter Mcclure, when
a full report Of the condition Of the hos
pital was made by SIR. Edgar L. Taylor.
director In charge
The hospital has do .reat work for
suffering humanity IS one Of the great
charities OF the cit,. The following IS
Director Taylors report:
Richmond Va. April .. 1891.
To the President and Board OF Directors
Of the Virginia Hospital.
Gentlemen,-I, with much pleasure. pre-
sent my semi-annusl report OF the num-
Der of patents treated at the hospital Tor
the past six months:
Absolutely charity cases treat
ed. who received board, nurs-
ing. medical and surgical
treatment. and medical and
surgical dressing free........... %
This number remained in the
hospital 2.0jS days at a cost
to the hospital of s.7i9.5O.
Ambulatory patients treated
in the amphitheatre includ-
ing surgical treatment and
surgical dressings absolute
" free..................... III
Total number treated entirely
free Observation-Disclosures. l'J
Number - patients that paid
for board. nursing, and med
lcln3 ......s.....s............ ifO
Total number treated in the
hospital ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 900
Numler OF cases from the out
door department treated free:
Maternity department.......... 103
Dispeisary department........ 2.505
-
Total lumber OF patients treat
ell IN the hospital and out
door departments .............. 2'Hl
COLLECTED from tho pay
patterns for
BOARD ...................... $3.50 es
Special nursing ............ 2i1 60
Medical and surgical
dressings ................. His
- s3.6s9.l6
Amount collected from
outside nursing.......... 55l.l5
s,2iO.3l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03

There will be a meeting OF the Confed-
crate Memorial Literary Society at the
Museum to-day at II o'clock noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
OPENING PRICES.
Sponged and

Suits Cleaned, Sponged and
Pressed. 800. ....... Fi.vV
Suits Pressed. ......,........... b
Coat and Vest Pressed. ........ %
Trousers Pressed. ............. I'D
And i'll conclusion, we wish to
thank the kind friends and public
in general for their liberal patron
age and high appreciation of our
efforts to give them our stock at
cost. We feel confident they put
confidence in us and Our efforts
has been TO please. We do not
fear that those who has taken adj
vantage of this Opening Sale will
90 elsewhere in the future, as we
have given them more than value
received and will warrant the same
values and attention in the future.
All we ask is one trial, 1--WE
Will Do the Rest"
Thanking you again, am as
ever yours to please,