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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
MELTING AWAY LIKE SAND.
The Leyees Near CreenVille, MSsS., Give
Way Beneath the ResiStless Floods
Jeff. DAVIS PLANTATION DOOMED,
Two Thousand People Already hone'ess'
and Thousands OF Houses and barns
Eeinp Washed Away Like Drift-
wood Many Lives Lost.

ST. LOUIS MO. March CA special
ia inc Scripps- McIca Press Association
from Baton Rouge, La, says tHdl inc
break in the ieVec ten miles DeiO" OiVS"-
vile Miss. Is the worst 30 Tar 10 occur,
Thousands OF feet OF levees weaheheu anu
softeued by the high waters anu arc
melting away like sand. Ine bredh iaS'
rieht was 1900 feet wide and the water
is rushing into the Mississippi win
frightful velocity. The inhabitants are
fleeing for their lives, leaving All pehi"u'
Cattle. horses, and other I'VE stoCh az
drounine, bv the thousands and houses
and barns are being washed away nm
drift wood. IL is estimated fully 2W0
neonIe are already homeless and at the
mercy of charity. The waters have al
ready reached - miles inland and the
destruction of hundreds or more farm
houses is inevitable.
HOME or JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Harvey Klemmer and TWO sons VINO
attempted TO save some stock, had thelr
boat overturned and were drowned. IL
is also reported that Mrs. John Marshall
and A son. who were alone in little nut
two miles from the break, were unable
TO escape, and were drowned. Inc MS
toric and famous plantations OF Jefferson
Davis. and his brother. Joseph Davis, SIX
miles below Vicksburg, are doomed 10
become a sea Of water and destruction
Sixty-two miles below Nicksburg Is the
historic plantation Of General Iachariah
Taylor. with the threatened rise Of three
more feet it will be a total ruin. The
household goods are being removed, ana
the stock driven TO places Of safety.
The little church upon the plantation in
which jefferson Davis was married 10
General Taylor's daughter Is threatened
with destruction. The water has sur
rounded IL to the depth Of two feet.
OHIO RIVER FALLING.
CAIRO. ILL, March 30.-The Ohio river
fell two-tenths of an inch during the
last twenty-four hours and the gauge
now reads SIS feet. The reports received
from upper Ohio. Tennessee. and Cum
berland river points show the river is
falling. and it is believed the worst is
OYER.
ST. LOUIS, MO. March 30.-Thc river
rose about six inches I'm the past twenty
four hours at this city. Unless the heavy
rain continues for several days, II is not
expected that the river will so above
the danger line. Word received this af-
ternoon from Alton. Hannibal and Keo-
kuk state that the river is about sta
tionary and no fears OF a flood are en-
tertained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

marriage. and the young mans parents
have a well-defined idea that their sons
bride is Miss Bertha NJ. Sloan, OF Omaha
Miss Sloan had been visiting Mrs. w. IL.
Allen during the past two weeks, ana
left for her home nst Tuesday. Mr.. Al
len says he has "a suspicion that ms son
left the city on the same day and about
the same hour. The next news Mr.. Al
len heard from him was the telegram
from Omaha. announcing his marriage.
This Is all Mr. Allen or any one else IN
Washington knows about the matter. Tho
father hopes TO hear more definite news
I'm the future. and promises to make tho
brides name known as soon as he learns
II himself.
Miss Sloan is the daughter OF Mr.. w.
G. Sloan. n very prominent and wealthy
citizen OF Omaha. She is pretty ana
attractive young woman. about twenty
years old. and has made many friends.
during her visits 10 Washington. MI.
Perry Allen is well known and quite pop
ular among his friends in Washington.
There was an addition TO the telegram.
which stated that there was rejoicing NJ
the home OF the bride and all concerned
arc supremely happy over the event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Gold Hidden in Rags.

MORRISTOWN, y. j.. March S0.-Peter
Franz de Brand Jaillet. an aged watch
maker, has lived for many years in a
building where he has repair shop.
More than a week ago he was missed
from his usual haunts. and those who
knew him made an investigation.
Jaillet was found TO be seriously III with
pneumonia \ physician was summoned,
who ordered the man taken 10 a hospital.
He objected strenuously against being
taken away. but was finally prevailed
upon 10 go.
Thinking that the man might have some
money hidden about the place. a search
was instituted. and in a box hidden in a
lot of rags was found about 5000 I'm gold
coin. a bank book. showing deposits Of
several thousand dollars, and many val
liable articles of jewelry. The property
was taken in charge by friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
The METROPOLITAN Concert

Madame Carreno. the great artist. now
in the zenith Of her career. will appear
here on April 10th at the fifth and last
OF the Metropolitan Concerts. She has
achieved a conquest Of press and public
unparalleled. Her successes have been
repeated in all the European capitals.
and during that part Of her tour which
has thus far elapsed she has been greet
ed with such enthusiasm and appreciation
by musicians and music lovers as has
not been witnessed since the tour OF
Rubenstein. quarter Of a century ago.
The seats for this event are now on
sale at the store OF Messrs. Walter y.
Moses & Co. and application should not
be delayed. as the run on the box-0ffice
during the past two days has been con-
siderable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
BIMETiLLIC COMUIsSION,
Mckinley Has Not Determined to Appoint
One.

LONDON. March 3O-The April issue
Of the National Review contains state
ment that it has received private infor-
nation from Washington that President
Mckinley intends To appoint bimetallic
commissioners as extraordinary diplo-
matte agents In order 10 be able to Off
cially negotiate with the heads OF gov
ernments.
The National Review adds: For OBJ
vious reasons President Mckinley does
not care to have this fact generally
known, as he fears the politicians would
clamor for the appointment of their sup
porters. He intends TO select at least
three. and possibly FIVE, men OF the high
est position"
WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 3o.-From
careful inquiry in official circles here. 1t
appears that any statement that the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

NEW YORK. March 30-A middle
aged man. dressed I'm a dark suit. and
black Alpine hat staggered into the city
hall police station az 2.3) o'clock this ar
ternoon. and in fainting accents said TO
the Sergeant: Il have taken carhplic
acid =" Than lie fell writing TO the
floor and lost consciousness He was
conveyed TO the Hudson street Hospital.
where he died three hours later. without
having regained consciousness. From
letters found On the suicides pockets IL
was learned that he was George Fechner.
Of Washington. The letters were from
his wife. and their contents indicated that
he was in financial straits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
gHE hEsWICk HTNT CIUB.
Gives Banquet snd Enjoys Grand
Chase After X. Il Fox.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. March o.
SpeciaL-rhe Keswick Hunt club gave a
hsnquet last night. which was PARTED.
pated In by the elite OF Keswick. Char
Iottesviiie ana the University OF Virginia.
The occasion proved 70 Dee one OK the
most enjoyable given by the club this
season.
The banquet was followed by an IN
teresting fox chase this morning \ large
red fox. recently captured boz the rueged
cliffs OF tile Ragged Mountains was
turned loose this morning ~ $50 o'clock
at Glover Fields" and over MY lovers
of the sport took part in the chase. many
OF whom were young ladies.
Besides the hunt club dogs. Garth's.
Lipscomb's. and Durrctts packs engaged
IN the chase. Captain cary Rufiin acted
As officer OF the day and master OF the
hounds.
The chase lasted about one hour. Rey.
nard being closely pursued by the dogs
and finally took refuge under % large
rock west of Castle HILL thus roserying
his brush for another chase.
Mcssrs. w. T. Lipscomb and Winston
Garth were first in AZ the hole. and Mr..
4. J.. Everett. Of keswicl, was the FIRST
lady in.
The club decided not TO dig Reynard
ont. and the company dispersed Tor their
respective homes.
This is the third time the hero ~ the
Ragged Mountain" has been turned
loose. but evadcd the dogs each time.
making good his escape
Mr. Frank Llndrum who has been con-
Quoting business for a number OF years
in this city. sold his residence on Main
street this morning 10 Mr.. +. e Chris
tian FOR S2il5. and will move 20 Rich
mond 10 enter business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Norfolk Getting in Shane

The Evening Star OF yesterday has the
following to say OF the Norfolk team,
which mas been practicing Tor several
days IN Washington, -. c..
me NOrfolk club was again at work
THIS morning, ana II any Inc can be
placed on the team from 4 practice point
OF view, this club will make the Senators
extend themselves next Thursday The
entire team Is all right in fielding sense.
and unless the local pitchers keep their
hitters from landing on the bail. the
game will be battle royal from begin
ming to end"
IN the same paper in an account of a
local game, Kimball, formerly of the
Virginia League. who will be well re-
membered here, comes in for the follow
ing good notice:
I'm the fifth inning, that promising lad
from the Virginia League John Kmball,
went on the rubber. and for three innings
gave display Of pitching that warmed
the cookies of the hearts of both Manager
Schmelz and Earl Wagner This boy
kimball possesses a good head i'm the
matter Of mixing up balls, and I'm field
ing his position. he covers lots Of ground
and is extremely swift on his feet"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Romantic Marriage.

WASHINGTON. March 3O.-Mr. William
III. Allen. manager OF the Postal Tele-
graph Company. received a telegram from
his son. Perry Allen. "A prominent young
lawyer or this city. now acting as AS
sistant Secretary to the Venezuelan
Boundary Commission, stating that he
was married This Is all the information
vouchsafed by the young man. and his
father says he Is afraid TO speculate
upon the Identity Of the bride for fear OF
embarrassing results.
Thsrs ia quite q romantic turn to tia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31


the average doctor attributes il all to indi-
gestion or heart trouble or anything else
but the real cause. The fact is that three
fourths of the ills from which women sui
fer are due to weakness, disease or derange-
ment of the child bearing organism. If
woman sees TO it that she is always healthy
and strong in womanly way, she is nearly
sure to always enjoy good general health.
There are tens of thousands of women IN
this country who owe their health, both
local and general. 10 one marvellous remedy,
and thousands of them have testified TO this
fact in writing That remedy is DR.. Pierces
Favorite Prescription. II is the discovery
of an eminent and skillful specialist, DR..
r. V. Pierce, for thirty years chief consult.
ing physician to the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, n. y. The
"Favofite Prescription acts directly upon
the delicate and important organs that bear
the burdens OF maternity 1t gives them
strength, vigor and elasticity. II cures all
weakness and disease. 1t allays infamma.
ton, soothes pain, heals liberation and
tones up the tired nerves. II fits for moth
erhood and makes baby's introduction 10
the world easy and comparatively painless.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

President has determined to appoint spe-
cially credited commss oners TO under
take negotiations abroad with foreign
powers in furtherance Of bimetalism IS
at least premature. So far II IS said,
the President has been unable TO give
serious attention TO the financial subject
and there is no reason 10 suppose that he
has changed his well-deined plan OF in
sisting upon dcferring the consideration
Of all other questions until the changes
necessary to be made in the tariff are eff
fcctcd.
Among the Republican Senators. too
there is a growing belief that before any
thing Is attempted in the way Of a mon
etary conference it would be well 10 wait
until the appointments of Ambassadors
and Ministers have all been made. and
the new officials have had full oppOrtuni-
~ to sound the governments TO which
they are accredited i'm order TO avoid
rebuffs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Ynnng Husbands Snicide

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. March 90
In fit of temporary insanity. &. y. Rudd.
a young man OF twenty-nine. to-day shot
himself through the head, producing in
slant death. With his young wife he
came TO this city from Sparta recently
and secured a position in an insurance
office The couple quaTelled yesterday
for the first time and on returning home
at noon he found a note from Mrs. Rudd
saying that she had ceased TO love him
and had gone 10 her fathers. She was
found on board the Nashville train and
induced to return, bist the affair drove
the husband mad. He sent a note TO the
papers declaring his intention OF killing
both his wife and himself. but his pur-
pose to commit "A double crime was foilcd
by officers. As they appeared he ran out
Of the house. and in their presence fired
the fatal shot into his brain. falling dead
on the porch. Rudd was the son Of a
prominent physician Of Sparta. Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Hard on fh hlncfnscnne

TRENTON. y. j., March 3o.-Mr. Reed.
Of Monmouth county struck 4 blow at
the kaleidoscope pictures of the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight when he introduced a
bill in the Legislature yesterday. proyid-
ing that any person giving public OF pri-
vate exhibitions or representations OF a
prize fight. boxing match or sparring ex-
hibitiOn. or cock fight. by means OF the
kaleidoscope. vitascope biograph. or any
kindred device. or by any other me-
chanism or shall aid. assist or abet in
any such private or public exhibition,
shall be deemed guilty OF misdemeanor.
and on conviction thereof shall be punish
ed by a fine not exceeding $500. or by Inn
prisonment at hard labor not exceeding
six months or both.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
HLNRI CIJi Evans.
President McKinIey's Appointee for Cons
missioner of Pensions.

Henry Clay Evans. of Tennessee, who
has just been appointed Commissioner Of
Pensions by President Mckinley. was born
in Juniata county, Pa. on June IS 1913.
His education was received in the COM
mon schools. Having settled in Wiscon-
sin. Mr.. Evans enlisted I'm the Forty-first
Regiment of Volunteers OF that State, and
carried a musket during the war. At
the close of the contest he settled in Chat
tanooga. Tenn. where he engaged in
the manufacturing business and made a
fortune. He represented the Chattanooga
district of Tennessee in Congress for sew
eral years. and in the Harrison admins
tration was First Assistant Postmaster
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

General. Later he ran for Governor Of
Tennessee on the Republican ticket. The
result was in doubt for many weeks. and
II was not until after warm fight before
a board appointed to review the election
that il finally was announced Officially
that Governor Turncy, his Democratic
opponent, had been reelected. He was
the leading Southern candidate for Vice
President I'm the recent ST. Louis COnven-
ton. receiving $50 - votes on the first
ballot to Mr.. Hobarts 533 -. Last fall
he again ran for Governor but was again
declared defeated by Ex-Governor Taylor.
after another close and questioned count.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
HOW TO DETECT 1T.
Some Valuable HUI. Regarding tho
Grippe--s'gns of Its Approach aud How
to Counterfeit Them.

The discussion as to the cause of the
grippe is. OF course, interesting. but gives
little satisfaction TO its unfortunate VIC
inns. Whether caused by microbe or
vagaries Of the weather. its ravages con-
tinuc. and the country still bends under
the scOurge.
1t cannot lie too strongly impressed on
people that. in order to ward off the
disease, warning symptoms must be re-
garded and prompt action taken. 1t be-
comes extremely difficult 10 dislodge the
disease IL allowed to take its course.
Hence its name. II generally commences
with a slight headache. or pains in the
small OF the back or limbs. IL does not
always give one even as plain hint as
that--a feeling Of tghtncss across the
forehead. buzzng I'm the ears, or peculiar
feeling about the eyes may be all the
caution one gets. so 1t is culpable care
lessness TO neglect even these slight
signs.
The remedy lies in stimulant, and the
preference should be given to whiskey
All tho doctors of the country are agreed
or this point, but are very careful to i'm
press on their patients the fact that pure
whskey alone must be taken. Duffy's
Pure Malt Whisky is the purest on the
market, AMI can be readily obtained at
all drug stores. There are many imita-
tors who say their whistles are Just as
good" DO not be deceived. They are
not. Dun's Pure Malt IS the only medi-
cinal one.
BEECHAM'S PILLS for Stomach and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

CAMBRIDGE. MD. March o-fhere
is every reason 10 believe that ne Hol-
man and anti-Gorman Democrats in THIS
county have buried the Ratchet ana VIII
strive 10 nominate a satisfactory ticket
II is this prospect of harmony IN The
Democratic ranks that is giving the he-
publicans much concern. ANA the local
press OF the latter party is making ever
effort 10 preyont IT, The coiored Republic
cams are keeping up their fight against
the white leaders of their party, and the
latter are trying 20 pacify them by chars-
ing that it is Democratic trick. ana
mat Senator German is behind the whole
movement % create dissatisfaction ana
divide the c0lorcd vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
IOrnedO Boat Launched.

BRISTOL. X. l.. March 3O-Torpedo
boat No. was launched at 9 O'Clock this
the pre- sence OF a number of naval off,
GERS. invited guests. and about three hun
dred townspeople. Shortly before d
o'clock. everything being ready. the bot
tie of wine was broken at the bows by
Lillian Shelby Converse. daughter OF
Commander Converse, and al the same
time she christened the boat Dupont"
The new craft then took on a slow
movement and slid into the waters OF
Bristol harbor The vessel IS a sister
ship Of torpedo boat No. q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

MEMPHIS TENN. March 30.-The
steam tug FL Rio Rey sunk In the harbor
here early this morning The crew of
five men had narrow escapes from drown
ing. The tug was valued at $1,000, and
was owned bv John Rattery, a newspaper
correspondent of st. Louis. The tug had
been in the employ of the st. Louis Re
public in carrying correspondents through
the food districts and in rescung re-
fugees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

LEWEs. DEL. March 30.-The battle
shin Iowa. which anchored over night
inst inside tie Delaware. left her an
chorage this morning ana passd out the
canes at ESQ o'clock. She H. expected 10
reach the Brooklyn naVy-yard tomorrow.
She will then 90 into the dry dock ana
have her lotion thoroughly scrapec
and cleaned. and will leave ON Saturd.,
for her Official trial trip off the New Eng
land coast next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
The Deadlock CONTINUES.

FRANZ FORT. KY. March 9O-The
sixth ballot to-day for United states
senator resulted Hunter. GO; Blackburn.
IS: Davie, 10; BOYLE, =. stone, /. There
were 124 votes cast. making 60 necessary
TO choice. six pairs being announced. The
clerk was ordered to take another ballot.
There was 10 change in the seventh bal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Two Burned 10 Death.

NEW YORK. March 30.-Fire destroyed
n frame house in Carroll street near
Franklin avenue. Brooklyn early this
morning, and with it two lives. Peter
keenan,, agd forty. and Marie Stewart,
five years old. were burned TO death in
their beds. The house was owned by
keenan,, and he lived I'm 1t with Alexan-
der Stewart. Mrs. Stewart. and three chill
drgn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
GOOD rIMES COME AGaTN.
The Manufacturing Mills AZ chariottes-
VIE T,lse ON New Life

Inc Manufacturing hfil- tnNfioAlff-
VIE T,Le on New Life.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA March ~.
-Special.-The Armstrong Knitting Mills
have taken on new life. and are now
running on fun time with "a large force
of operatives. and large orders are pour
ing I'm daily from the North and West.
and frequent shipments are being made.
Yesterday the mills shipped over nun
bred cases OF their goods 90 different Nc"
York firms and this morning another
large order was billed for western
house.
4 number OF the operatives Of these
mills who have been idle since last oc-
tober are now at work again.
The Charlottesville Wooden NILS has
also taken on new llfcand a large force
Of operatives are kept busy filling orders
from distance. Better times appear 10
he opaning up I'm almost every direction.
and workingmen and women seem 10
wear more cheerful faces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

A. l.. NELL.
ROCKINGHAM DISTRICT.
j. s. Wisncr. presiding elder. stanton
Staunton and West AUGUSTA, r,iay.
Prettyman and J. Crickenbergci ia,
risonburg w. II. u. Harper Bridgewa,NS,,,
w. l.. Dolly and a. l.. HarnesoeTger' NJ,
Crawford. ID. l.. Reed; Parhas."S. .. -,
Ringer; Augusta. W. j. Nhitesc;i aru V,sc
TO be supplied: WayncsborO. q. - Nhtc'
New Hone j *. Gilbert. EockinshaW
r. l.. Fultz: East Rockingham, Leoh'o'S
Butt: Elkton, W. Is. Dorsey. Lo't "S
public. j. $. Smith. SHENANDOAH. ~;
Sherman: Willary. l.. X. Jones. New MAI
ket. r. NJ Wheeler: Mount jackson: -
Brlley: Marksvile. Thomas Cooper ! AZ
field. j. w. Canter. Rockbrldge ba'hs
Quincy A. Wheat; Bells Valley, W. ;.
Marsh. president of wesleyan fe''i"'o
Institute, II. i. Hamill.
ROANOKE DISTRICT.
II. +. Ball. presiding elder. Roanoke
Salem. J. T.. Armstrong, Roanoke Green
Memorial, 4. l.. Carson; Trinity, ). -
Jones' St James. IL. J. stephens. craze
C. II. Bull: Roanoke Circuit and belmont
a. A. Wilson and w. keene; Ninton, q.
r. Collins: Bethany. w. O. Ross; Blu
chanan. j. l.. Henderson. fincaslIc, +. \.
Strother. Botetourt. G. .. Homan ana y.
Flaherty (supcrnumcraryj. Bucna VISTA
and Rockbridgc. w. If. IL. Joyce and w.
Collierstown a. T. Boude. Elliston. II. j..
Myerly. Christiansburs w. c. Hammond
BlackSburg y. II. DAVIDSON. NcNpolt l.
{. Il. Lefew and O. W. Lusby. Newcastle,
c. w. Cook: Catawba, l.. H.. Grayhhl'
professor i'm Vanderbilt University, COL
Inns Denny.
LEWISBURG DISTRICT.
J. d. Martin. presiding elder Lewisburg.
Icwisburg T. W. brown, FrankfOrd,
Henry Lawson and X. Ii. wilson; Blue
sulphur. II. NJ. Roane Green sulphur
j. H. Echols. Hinton. III. Brown; Ialcott,
g. r. Mays: Anderson. j. NJ. Hawiey,
and c. w. Richardson Union. @. +;
Burgess Ronceverto, l.. X. HARDWOOD
and H. NJ. Canter; Alton, V. A. hamil
Allegheny and Missions. L. II. Atkins and
&. B Lunch: Covington. G. s. Buchanan;
Clifton Forge, j. X. NanhOrn. Milboro,
H. d. Bishop: Levelton, j. II. Dill. Hun
tersville. b. l.. PARROT. Grcenbank. j. NJ.
Early and one TO be supplied. Gillets,
NJ. l.. Weickle; Hot Springs. W. w. New
berry. ........
MOOREFIELD DISTRICT.
G.. i. Zimmerman. presiding elder.
Moorefeld. ID. f. Eutsler; Petersburg,
&. NJ. Carver: Franklin w. NJ. Waters.
Crabbottom. J. w. Mcneil: Keyser and
Cumberland. j. Light and s. A. Parker;
Elk Garden. j. S kaufman; Piedmont,
Flntstone. j. VI. Schooley: Romney. c.
Sydenstricker and II. l.. Eutsler; Spring
field. j. w. Mitchell and one TO be sup
Piled Slavesvlle. w. A. Sites: Hardy.
c. S Cannon: Morgan. l.. Hammond:
fsainesborO w. w. Watts; Warders-
vito G. L. Potter: Capon Bridge. w.
Ralangee and one TO be supplied: Lis
tonburg y NJ Brown: Monterey. W. il.
Wolfe Mcdowell j. NJ. Totten.