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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
THECITY OF PETERSBURG
DISPOSITIONS BEING ThKfN ~ THE
THORP-EPPs hLfCIfON CisE.
Thu Crawford Islander SUITS Go over TO
the February T.rm-t Wei Known
Citizen serionsi, Injured.

PETERSBURG. VA. Jan. &c Special
The taiing Of deposition IN The Ihofp-
Epes election contest case was begun TINS
morning in i've Inherent places III IN.
city IL Is thought that IL Will take az
least IOrty days TO complete the ccpoai-
tons. -, ,,,...,.,
Mr.. X. a. Harrison. for malicious pfos'cu-
ttcn FOR Y0On damages. and against X.
A. Harrison and Meyer Saal $1,000 Jam
nr,S for SANDER. were called IN thc liist-
ings Court this morning. Mr.. William H.
Mckinney. counsel for Mr.. CRAWFORD,
stated to the court that d, was ready
for the trial. and asked the court 10 ii&
as early a date as possible Tor Inc lrlti
OF the eases.
AN IMPORTANT WITNESS.
Mr.. Alexander Hamilton. counsel Tor
Mr. Il. 4. Harrison and Mr.. Meyer Saal'
stated 10 the court that 10 would pe I'M
possible for them 20 80 int the trm oil
the cases at the present term OF the court
for the reason that Mr. Morris LeaNy'
material witness for the defendants was
quite sick. and had gone South, upon
proof of which the cases were conlinu'u
TO the April term
The case against r. a. Harrison was
set fer trial on April ltth, ana X. a iiaf.
rison and Meyer Saai was set Tor tflAi
on the 2sth OF Ami. Mr. Mckinney. as
defendant. was requested 20 make up the
plea so that the cases would be ready Tor
trlal at the Apll term. The demurrer VIII
be ordered on the 18th instant.
FELL OK THE STREET.
Mr.. David Il. Shields. "a wcil-KnOwn citi-
zen of this city. fcll on the street night
or two since. and was very Aadly IT.
jured. His injurics. II is said. VIII c'a-
fine him 10 the house for week or more
A dav OF two since Miss Carrie gibbs
daughter Of Mrs. ". u. Gibbs. OF bruns-
wick county. Was thrown by mule. ana
one of her legs was very seriously IN
jurcd.
Dirwiddic county was organized on sun
DAY. Mr. j. n. Boissca- was elected
superintendent. Miss sac P1tpclo sc"re-
tary: Mr.. T.. II. Gin. assistant secretary
and Miss &. T.. PatpciO teacher OF me
Bible class.
Mr. W. j. Karncs. who may be called
the founder OF the Cockadc city cycle
club in Pctcrsburg has sent 10 the cluh
direct from Camplor. Ila- hex OF
oranges. They were received here this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

II isn't fair TO start baby &g-
out in life loaded down with the chains
and manacles of ill-health. \ baby ought
to have an even chance any way.
A mother can do a great deal to give
her baby a fair start She can almost
always give him strong, healthy consti-
tuition, by taking proper care and build
ing up her health during the time when
baby is expected. Or. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription has done wonders for ex-
pectant mothers and their babies. 1t
gives health and strength TO the mother
at the time she needs II most II puriiies
the whole system; gives endurance and
elasticity TO the special organs of matern-
itv, and healthful tone to the nerves. 1t
makes confinement shorter and easier;
protects the mother from prostrating re-
lapse and promotes a good supply OF
healthy nourishmcnt for the child
II is the only medicine that does all
this. II is the only medicine for women
devised by regularly graduated skilled
and experienced physician. Dr. Pierce's
medicines are standard remedies all
over the world.
W X Malcolm. OF Hnobei. Clay Co. Ark
wrteb; since wfote You we nave hhu DADDY
GIL born 10 US My wife took your Favorte
Prescription all during pregnancy until conhre
ment and she had no trouble 10 mention at con.
hnemcrs sioGter hesftirr child was
born. She will be one year OF age the 9th inst
and she has mol been sick day. Has not had 30
much as the collie. And my wife had not so much
fever two or three days after the child was
boru although the attending physician told us
she would have fever about such d time Our
nsighbors remarked 10 me that they thought my
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We think our good health due to the use of YOUR
family medicines and Of oourse 70 told our neigh
bors, II believe IN anything as I do ia yovr
medicines. like 10 recommend them"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

Miss Lizzie Lewis Hogshead Becomes the
rride of Nr 4. peIc. Iofh.

bride Of w. !. feics l"fh.
STAUNTON. VA Jan. 25.-Special-The
First PIcsby tcIian church G.3l this even
ing was the scene OF beautiful we'd
ding. WREN Miss Lizzie Lewis daughter
OF Colonel 4. h. Hogshead. became the
bride of Mr.. i. Percy 10th. of Nayncs-
bore. The spat ious church was beaut-
fully decorated NTH Palms. p0tted plants
and cut flowers.
Promptly at thC apIointed hour the or
gan pealed forth The wedding march, and
the bridal pair entered in The following
order. The ushers Messrs. J. Frank Tan
nehill, VIII Walke. Thomas Bowling, ana
Harry Hogshead. all # Stanton. ca ne
first; then the bridesmaids and grOOms-
men, who were. Misses Eva Jordan. of
Buena Vista: May 10th of Wayn sbOro,
Anna Belle Timberlake Lizzie Grattan.
Adeli Nalz and Minnie Grattan. of Staun-
ton. and Messrs. Thomas Hogshead. Of
Stauntcn. l.. IiShburne. OF WaynesbOfo.
Whitfield Jones Horace BEDFORD MunfOrd
Merrill. and Andrew Martin. Of Richmond
Tie maid Of honor, Miss Fannie Hogs
head. sister of the bride, came alone. and
was followed by the stately bride who
was acc, mpanied by her father.
The groom and his best man. Mr.. Pleas
ants. of Richmond met the bride at the
altar. Rev. DIR. a. NJ. Fraser. pastor OF
the church. performed the ceremony. The
bride wore Il handsome travelling gown
Of lam cloth and carried white carna-
tons and maidenhair ferns.
The bridesmaids and maid Of honor wore
bewitching gowns Of white oTgandie.
trimmed with satin ribbon and carried
bouquets of red carnations. and with long
streamers of red satin ribbon. Mr.. and
Mrs. 10th took the o'clock train for the
West for an extended trip. They Will live
ia WaynesbOro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

The Hon Charles r. O'Ferrail. Gov
ernor OF Virginia. has accepted an In
vitat!on 10 attend the dinner Of the
Connecticut Sons OF the American Rev0-
luton I'm this city on February 22d. Gov
error O'Ferral was in Congress with
the Hon Lewis Spergy. and u was
through him that Chairman Swords eN-
tended the invitation The Governor
is a native Of Virginia. lie enlisted IN
the Confederate cavalry In 1851 as PR
vate and at the close OF the war was
in command OF all the Confederate cav
alrv in the Shenandoah Valley. lie is
an entertaining speaker and an attrac-
tive southern gentleman. whom the peo-
Die OF Connecticut will be glad 10 meet
Hartford CouranL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
This is The Time We Lose and You CAIN


$50 dozen Imported lea and
Coffee Guns and ~luCerS. neat
r .u.
lloId u~~oI d'uiln' "DiNI 2-.o'
dozen emf "a or
i4i e handsomely s'1Pll pea. i2eoo-
'1'9 i soup C o"' "o'." $3.50
'''1 - O"' 10 ''''
A'oul 100 'sso''eI SIZE Mc1'
''.'e's 10 "l@'-'' @oo's 'oDp W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

IL Prevails In n Mid Form Several Social
Entertainments.

GLOUCESTER g. H.. VA. Jan. g
spocial.-Grip OF a very mid type IL
quito prevalent here.
Miss Mary Brook Byrd Miss Anne
Gordon Eyfd. and Miss Nina Tali1ferro
are in Norfolk the latter en- route Tor
Richmond. Miss Anne Page Nandergritt
I'm baltimore: Mrs. }. y. Tabb and Mrs.
Saunders IN Norfolk.
Judge and Mrs T.. l.. Taylor have re
turned 10 Rose Mel from visit TO
Richmond.
Mrs. ninkle gave a pleasant party on
Thursday. Among the guests were lion.
and Mrs. !. y. Tabb. Miss Maggie ana
Mis-. VI NJ Tabb. Nj and Mrs. Perrin
MIR and Mrs. J. ". Scaville Mrs. {. II.
Clrv. Nh and Mrs. Marquis Jones Or.
ara Mrs " +. Jones. Mr.. aud Mrs. sung
luN.
Mrs. sHneluM invited some friends to
1lnc with her on Friday. 60 meet Mrs.
Tasigi. Among them were Mrs william
~. Taiiafcrro. Mr. and Mrs. &. i. cary
Mrs. David baldwin. Mrs. Maryus Jones'
and Mr. iiarwocd.
Mrs Fahs OF Beau Pre-. save pea-u-
ful dinner. The guests were Miss Blahch
Dlmmock. Miss Mary Byrd Dimmock'
and Mr. James LYONS Taliaferro.
Mrs Thaddcus Duval has moved from
Baltimore ard viii make her future home
40 the Courthouse much 10 the pleasure
OF her Gloucester friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

The Academy Of Medicine and Surgery
met az the Y. VI. G.. \. last evening.
with DR.. J. y. Upshur in the chair. and
Dr. W. ~. Parker filling the duties OF
secretary.
Dr. j. u Taylor was elected member
of the Academy and Dr. Thomas x.
Marshall nominated for fellowship. DR..
T.. c. Levy read paper on the Bubonic
plague. which was discussed by Drs.
CowardiH and Edwards.
Or. Arthur Jordan read a paper on
acute vuIgaris. The regular paper on
Bacllary Meningitis by Dr. j A.
Hodges was most able one. and WAS
discussed by Drs. Gordon. Taylor. and
Ilrllson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
ON THE RAPPAHANN0CK
NIX. j. n. rROCIOR CdPTURks THE
MEDtLIr fHE DEfLL.
Fredericksburg People Interested In tho
titzhugh Ciaim-Delegai"- to the
Convention Of Editors

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Jan. %
spocial-Last night at the armory OF the
Washington Guards. Captain VI. -. Rowe.
the contest for the Barton gold medal
for best drilled private took place. Lieu
tenant r.. J.. Masurior. OF Richmond.
was the judge aud large crowd OF
interested spectators were present TO
witness The drill which lasted about an
hour Private j. b. Proctor was the
successful soldier and Lieutenant Ma
surfer. BOO presenting the medal delivered
30 happy speech.
number OF persons i'm this city are
interested 800 the biI now pending IA
congress 10 pay 5000. 10 the heirs OF tho
ialo heuIF ililhugh. for supplies taken
hy the Federal army during the war.
prott1cted meeting is ln progress A.
tine Presbyterian church. conducted bv
the pastor Rev. j. " Mobane. assisted
Toy Rev. Dr. =. W. Ramsay. OF Baltimore
A number OF persons i'm this section ara
holding their railroad ties until after Nc
Knieys inauguration. with the hope that
the prices viii advance.
Revival services will begin IN the Bap-
list church next Sunday when Rev Or
Battle. Of Petersburg, viii assist tho pass
tor. Rev DR. r. :. punaway in conduct
iue them.
Mr. Frank Fitchctt. native Of Mid
dloscx county. died recently az bis homa
u Brooklyn y. Y
Judge James B. Sencr Of this city
Is one of The delegates from Virginia to
tho National Editorial Association OF
the United states. which meets Ia Gal
weston. Tex February 10Th 10 18th Tho
other delegates arc Major T. H. Bar
CLAW of I.aNInnfnu- u u H4rhgrr NJ
Petersburg and w 3 Tifzhugh. OF Caps
Charles j T. Booker. 81 Suffolk. is tho
National Committeeman from virginia
IT. is understood that am the delegates
will attend
Mr. Robert s Eristow is D candidate
for postmaster M Urbanna. under the
Mckinley administration
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

They Hold ~ t. Annual Meeting al
Chtp.f fffff.

They Hold ~ t. Annual Meeting at
Chtp.i iff''.
CHAPEL HILL, y. c., Jan. @.-Spe-
cial.-The annual meeting Of the city
supcrintendents of schools in North
Carolina has been in session here for
two days. To-days programme was
participated in by Superintendent Blair,
Superintendent Noble. of the Whining
ton public schools; Superintendent
Thompson. Superintendent Harren. of
Raleigh Graded School; Professor l.. i.
Claxton. Of y. and J.. Institute, super
intcndont Graham. and others.
Dr. J. j.. Cheshire Bishop of North
Carolina. conducted services Sunday at
the Episcopal church. and at night con-
firmed two young men.
President Alderman. the new head Of
the North Carolina University viii be
inauguratcd tomorrow, with interesting
ceremonies. in which Governor Russell
and other state digntarics will take
mart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
TuE TIRGTNI4ON 4 ROCK.
The BAY Line Steamer Meets with Ano'i'
rr Accident

For the third time since she ccmmenceh
TO ply between Richmond and Baltimore
the steamer Virginia, of the Bay Line
ran ashore yesterday afternoon ana was
DELAYED for six hours No damage was
dore. and the passengers were IN no way
eudang, red. After a tres0mc delay the
passengers settled down &c games OF
eards. reading and other forms OF pas
time until bedtime. and their only regret
al the accident Will be- the inconvenience
occasioned By the delay ia reaching the
Monumental city. ...
The Virginia left her wharf IN hoch'uS
M 1915 o'clock yesterday afternoon pouhd
fer Baltin ore. Pilot LOnnie Smith was
an the wheel When the steamer had
sailed n short distance there was difficulty
I'M avoiding drill machine In the channel
of the river opposite the Richmond CEDAR
Works. I'm trying 10 avoid this machine
the Virginia was steered too iar 10 me
starboard. and ran on a rock. SIZE leaned
high cut OF the water. so that lt couiu
Doe seen that rock was the cause or inc
accident. When the steamer struck iheie
was considerable shock. but the pdsseh-
gers. OF whom there were about IL do%eh'
were not much frightened.
The tugs Thomas Cunningham, ST. ana
tho I.ucilo Ross made efforts To- haul tine
steamer of the rock. but without success:
The tide commenced 10 rise about 10
o'clock. and three hours later the VIZ
ginia backed of and resumed her Trip TO
Baltimore. Tho steamer was not uah-
aged I'm the accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
~ ENGINEEE'S DEATH.
Taken Sick in His Cab aud Unable to Con
finuc His Run.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Jan 2G.-Special.-
Mr.. s. H. Davis. an engineer on the
Ivnchturg division Of the Norfolk and
Western railroad. died last evening At The
Homo and Retreat. after very brief
illness He was taken sick on last sat
urday afternoon while on his engine IN
the Island yard. preparing. after the reg
ular stop. TO continue with his train to
the terminus OF the division. So severe
was his sickness that he was unable 20
continue with his engine. and was re-
moved 10 the trainmen' s-room in the
Union Passenger depot. where he remain
ed until yesterday. when his CONDITION
became so grave that he was taken 10
the Home and Rctr'at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
BRILLIINT ILIBIMI W DDING.
Mr. James French Strother WEEDS Miss
Emily Morrison Bondurant.

Emily Morrison BOndurant
The little town Of Auburn. Ala, was
the scene of brilliant wedding on the
Goth of December
The contracting parties were Mr.. James
French Strother and Miss Emily Morri-
son Bondurant, both natives Of Virginia
and connected with many OF her oldest
families Mr. Pendleton STROLLER. the
brother Of the bridegroom. was best man.
Miss Dabney Bondurant. the brides
youngest sister. was maid of honor. The
other attendants were.
Groomsmen-Messrs. George Perkins
Boudurant Athens, Ala. Frank Melon
aid. Montgomery. Ala: Clifford Hare. Au-
burn Ala. Lee Ashcraft. Geneva. Ala:
William =. Ellis. Buckingham. Va.
Bridesmaids-Mis Martha Henry.
Montgomery, Ala: Martha Bib. Mont
gCmery. Ala; katherine SHELTON Jones.
y. c.. Ella Supton Auburn. Ala; Yallulah
Gachet Auburn. Ala. Rennie Burton.
Opelika Ala: Snella Strother 5. c.
Ushers-Messrs. Sheldon Sooner. Au-
turn. Ala. and b. A. Taylor, Prattyille,
Ala.
The father OF the bride, Colonel A. J.
Bondurant. being in Australia her eld-
est brother. Professor a. ;. Bondurant.
OF the University OF Mississippi. gave
her away.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Anderson. of Montgomery. in the Presby-
terrain church. II was q pretty brick
building rendered more attractive by
tasteful decorations OF palms, smiiaX.
potted plants. bell and tapers.
The wedding colors were white and
green. The bride was most becomingly
and handsomely gowned in white brocad-
ed satin. en- train, with the conventional
veil and pearls. She carried a bouquet
OF white bride roses.
The maid OF honor wore green taffeta
satin. The bridesmaids appeared In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
THE TORNADO COMING.
Carriers Great Spectacular PLAY VIII 70
ut The Academy To p,y

There are five spcclal features IN .he
way OF scenic and mechanical effects I'm.
Lincoln J. Carriers nov production. The
Iornado'' and many plays have "starr,d'
as thef sole great triumph" am effect
when uld not compare 10 any ono Of these
nNc. Inc scene Of The Tornado in ttn
hrst act the collision ~ two great ocotn
incrs IN the second act. the half dozen
sailors on the yardarm OF swavinc mast
iuriing n crstcr sail at dizsv heisht
above the deck OF shin in tho verv te.+t
or furious gale. also a. feature OF tho
second act. Tho night scene OF chicl 20
hdrbor. wing with accuracy tho fl-
nous Masonic Temple. the Auditorium
the RandOlph-Strcct viaduct. and Chi-
Cages vast water front in the third act.
the dissccting-room I'm % medical COLLEGE
iu tlc fourth act. and the beautiful au-
tumn setting of the eth act. ail 70 90
make the most deliberately stayed produc-
ton of mclodramd ever seen in America.
Lincoln j. Carter and 1.-THE Tornado are
huge successes and should find e. large
audience awaiting them ut the Academy
or Music to-day. matinee and evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
PRircHARD SrINDs DE FHIENDs.
Bills Introduced ia the Iesislta
tuIe.

Bills introduced IN the Lesisla.
lure.
RALEIGH y. c., Jan. 16.-Special.-
Senator Pritchard returned here to-day
in answer 10 telegram 10 come and
help arrange an amicaDle feeling be-
tween the majority and minority Popu-
list factions. To Pritchard credit be
it said, he does not wish TO leave In the
lurch the few Populists who bolted their
caucus. and voted him into q siX-ycar
senatOrship.
Bills were introduced in the House
to-day to make ten hours a working day
in any establishment that employs over
five persons, unless in case OF necessary
repairs. to have County Commissioners
designate a depository to protect the
public funds IN the hands of public Of
ficers, and duplicate deposit slips 10 be
filed with the Commissioners, bills for
the relief of Confederate soldiers. and
pensions for all eX-slaves who did ser
vice for the Confedcracy; resolution to
pay off the judgment against the Uni
Vorsity.
No bills passed their third reading
There will be no session tomorrow, as
all 20 TO Chapel Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
scnool oinL> m.irl rHr GnIr.
Many Applicants for The Posimssidish.p
W.. I..I4

Many Applicants for The Posimsstdi ship
Tn. Cold Wave.
BLACKSTONE Va. Jan. 26-Special.
There have been many cases Of grip here
in the last two weeks. number Of the
students OF the Blackstone Female In
stitute have been sick with the epidemic.
The disease is not severe and no deaths
have occurred here from II.
There are a number OF applicants for
the post-officc here, hut who the lucky
one will be is a problem that futurity
alone must solve. one will be appointed
and the others disappointed
DR.. ". s. Lacy. OF Norfolk, lectured
20 the students of Hoge Academy In the
Presbyterian church here last evening.
Tho coolest weather Of the winter thus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
DnArn ora yHhArEICAL MAN.
{. VI. Mayes, Treasurer Of the Academy of
Mm.ic. Pns.ch Awnv.

NORFOLK, VA. Jan. 2G.-Special.-C.
NJ Mayes treasurer OF the Academy OF
Music, died this afternoon Of pneumonia
after an Illness OF five days. He came
here from Richmond twelve years age,
and many Of his relatives reside there
now. He buried his brother Eugene there
about year ago. Mr. Maycs has been
connected with the Academy since his
coming here.
He was divorced from his first wife. a
Richmond lady, and afterwards married
Miss Tennele Of Hampton. lie leaves a
widow and infant child. The funeral Will
be at 4 o'clock Thursday and Will be In
charge Of lodges of Red Men. !. o. o. T.,
Heptasophs. and WoOdmcn Of the World,
TO all Of which he belonged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
sHETs NOrA PRINCESS.


Among the guests who have been stop
ping at Zimmerman Hotel. on Broad.
near Seventh street for the past few
days is Mrs Belinda Domnodoscola.
who arrived here with her maid and
Ivan Semonoff. friend OF her husband.
The lady has positively declined TO re-
ceive any callers during her brief stay
I'm this city. and the object of her visit
IS not known 20 any one outside of her
party.
II has been stated by one OF the daily
papers I'm this city that the lady was
a princess. and belonged 10 the royal
family of Finland. This statement has
been declared TO be erroneous by one
in her party and IL is a fact well known
TO those familiar with the condition of
affairs in Europe thrt a princess must
be a llneal descendant from roya.
house. There never has been royal
house Of Finland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
rnH LlrRtDArN nAurroN ROdDs.
The Captain Tells why lie Did Not Go to
NnIencin Tho Indiana tOhlinr.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. -D.-Spe-
cial Captain Samuel Hughes. or inc
famous nlibustcrcr Laurada, was mere TO-
day 10 enter his ship nj the United states
cuttom-houge. When questioned by a
representative Of The Times as 10 why
his ship did not touch at the Spanish
port Of Valencia. he said that the only
reason was that there was no cargo ior
her there. and intimatcd had there pceh'
his shin would have gone there.
The Tnu"4d1 is now waiting orders III
Hampton Roads
rnc battrsnlp Indiana is here for coal
In Warwick County Court tho case or
Burruss Iatta. under indictment for
murder. has been continued until the
February term
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

The Entertainment Committee Of the
sheltering Arms Hospital met a the
home OF Mrs Harry Frasler No. l0l
west Grace street. yesterday morning
The ladies attended to some matters
10 be brought before the meeting TO be
he'i no the Retreat for the Sick This
morning.
Donations for the Founlers-Day din
ner 20 take place February 18th. are
got coming in as fast as they should Tor
this really deserving work OF charity.
Contributions may be sent &c Mrs.
Flasier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

The funeral Of Mr.. BENJAMIN Tlorshelm.
whose sudden death in Baltimore Monday
w1s announced in Yesterdays Times will
take place at 2.3o O'Clock this afternoon
from his late residence. corner Of Fourth
and Broad streets. and the interm"nt Will
lie made IN the Hebrew Cemetery.
The deceased was Il member Of the
Royal Arcanum. the Hsptasophs. knights
or Honor, the Kosher. and the B'nai
Birth from which the active pall-hearcrs
viii be chosen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27
rfRh cULpEphK CoUNrr.
Orange County Supervisors Make an APP
preparation "a the Battlefield Park.

Orange County Supervisors Make an APP
preparation "a the Battlefield Park.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. %
special.-Mr. Thornton Stringfelow. OF
Lignum. Culpeper county lost his dwell
ing by fire few days ago. II had
been completed recently, and was only
partly insured.
The Board Of supervisors of orange
county has appropriated one hundred
Cellars TO the Battlefield Park Associa-
non. of this city.
Mr. James w. Callahan. prominent
citizen OF Stafford. died to-day. at an
advanced &c
Mr.. Archie G. Saunders and Miss Ada
V. Surles. both of Spotsylvania county.
were married here by Rev. Or. r. :.
Dunaway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

Governor O'FGrau has appointed Afr
David G. Cummings Judge ~ The County
Judge George W. Ward who died on the
2ist instant Mr Cummings has oeen mp
tO this time the clcrk OF the court. and
his appointment holds good until thirty
days after the commencing OF the next
Office will DO filled Tor fIll term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

He Stsbs His Mother and Pours Boiling
Woter ON Her Incouscious Form

HAMPTON. VA. Jan. 2G.-Spccial.--
About noon to-day William Lee. a young
colored man. H. a fit of intcXication. went
home and began breaking up his mothers
dishes. When she appeared I'm the room
TO prevent the destruction Lee turned
upon her with a knife stabbing her in
the left cheek.
While the woman was in an unconscious
condition on the floor he picked up a
kettle OF boiling water and poured the
contents on the PROSTATE form.
Having done this he took 10 his heels.
and meeting his sister near by. told her
her he had killed his mother, and made
his escape.
The woman Is I'm n critical condition.
Lee is the Youngest son of County Police
man Ennes Lee. and resides with his
parents on Mallory avenue.