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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
]. JACOBUS
1909 E. Main Street.

attending las illness. General William
McC ornb was elected chairman, and Air.
Frank Smith secretary. The present law
was favored by Dr. n l.. Barrett Rev.
J.. i. HALEY. Mr. Frank Smith. Mr.. VIII
liam Kean. eX-Judgc j. II. voolfolk and
Mr. James H. Shelton some OF whom
made lengthy speeches. and all or wnom
expressed the opinion that the roads ll
Louisa county IRE now In better condi-
ton than ever before.
Judge f. W Sims made an exceedingly
lucid presentation Of the who'll subject
and submitted facts and ngures showing
the amount Of money collected Tor ROAD
purposes. how II is expended. q the
results secured IN the betterment OF ROADS
and I'm substantial iron bridges.
The present road law was opposed by
Or. p. b. Pendleton, Mr. Polk Gardner
and Mr.. Carter.
In response to calls. Hon. \. X. Leake.
Of Goochlafd. made an enthusiastic
speech I'm favor of the present system;
and said that an act has Just been passed
bv tho LEGISLATURE giving his county q
road law which IS SUBSTANTIALLY tne SAM
as that which has been followed ny Sucn
fine results I'm Louisa. Hon. W. T.. Bipn
TN n suggested "a change IL the preSe. I
law. whereby he thought 10 would be
made satisfactory To- everybody.
Or. r. l.. Barrett offered resolutions eN-
pressing satisfaction with the present
system and thanking Judge sims ana the
road commissioners for thu wise and eco
nornicol administration of the law. where
bv such great improvement has been Ell
fected during the past six years
The meeting was eager for vote ana
the resolutions We're adonted with enthu-
siasm and by "A vote which was almost
unanimous.
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tlemen in the city Hall and repre-
scented himself as an authorized agent
Tor the purpose OF soliciting suhycrpi ons
10 the Ladies Home Journal. published in
Philadelphia.
lie stated that he was engaged I'm tfe
business so that he could ma Se sufficient
funds 20 have his eyes attended 10. lie
was successful In M least one instance.
and secured one dollar. the price II the
publication for one year. giving in re-
tubn q receipt written on what pirpoited
10 be a blank form of the publis lers ~
the Journal, and signed 'he receipt y rh
the name VI. H. Luck.
The man has not been seen since nor
mas the gentleman who gave him the dol
lar received a copy of the publication.
Re wrote 10 the publishers Of the paper
IN Philadelphia, and inquired about the
man 70 whom ne had paid the subscrip-
ton price OF the Journal and received
the following reply Yesterday.
we know nothing whatever concern
ing the agent mentioned. having no rec
ord of him on our books. We are afraid
you have been victmized by some un-
authorized person. Very truly yours
Circulation Bureau, The Curtis publish
ing Company"
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Caro!ina County Court.

MILFORD. VA. Feb. Is - Special. -
Caroline County Court convened IN
Bowling Green yesterday and the mite
town was full Of people.
The most interesting case before the
court was that Of Commonwealth vs..
CLYDE Long. it came before the court
on an appeal from the decision oil Jus
tce G. Allcnsworth, whereby line or
s. and cost was imposed upon Long Tor
shooting hare on the land of W. o.
Southworth. The decision of the Justice
was confirmed.
The young ladies of the Southern Sem
mary gave a public music and elocution-
airy recital in the assembly hall OF the
Seminary yesterday evening. and ac-
Quilted themselves most admirably be-
fore a large and highly pleased audience.
Miss Edna McFaddin. Of Rockbridse
county who has been visiting Mrs H..
d. George. left yesterday 10 spend some
time with friends in Richmond.
After a splendid season for harvesting
Zee the weather has opened beautifully.
The farmers are all busy blowing for
corn.
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case OF Robert Bradley against J. p. Hub
bard.
Notice OF motion OF Judgment Tor $3.50
was filed by j. s. Moore against r. l..
He.hler.
ln the Circuit Court an order was enter
cd amending the charter of the Powers.
Taylor Drug Company in reference 90 the
amount OF stock the same Goo Doe not less
than 5000. which may be Increased from
time 20 time hv tho stockholders to'an
amount not exceeding 500 700. in chares
of 500.
Otherwise tho charter remains as ORR
glually granted.
The following Judgment was rendered
Richmond Cream Butter and MIX Com-
panv against Fords Hotel Tor tQsS,
subject to credit of S5.
Suit was entered hy a. Monteiro against
L. Il. CDticr.
George Miller charged with malicious
cutting was tried Boo the Hastings Court
yesterday and given i've years in tina
peniteuuary.
Peter Bolton was acquitted OF house
breaking.
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BoAr c1UB ELrcTs oFrIcERs.
Basket BAH az Washington and Lee-Ora-
to,icsl Representatives.

LEXINGTON. VA. February 15.-Spe-
cial.-The Albert Sidney Boat Club, Of
Washington and Lee University, elected
Charles W. Guthrie. Of keltuckJ. presi-
dent: John w Garrow. Texas, vice-pre-
sid mt: and j. r. Tucker, Jrr Virginia,
treasurer Messrs. Guthrie. coxswmn Of
's5 and Robert Nelson. OF kentucky. cox
swain OF ~. were chosen 10 select the
creN FOR this year. The men Will begin
training for the crew in a short time.
This club will row against the Harry
Lee Club. Of Washington and Lee
University. in June during the commence
ment
The students OF Washington and Lee
University are taking a great deal Of in
teresf i'm basket ball and for the past
ak weeks a large crowd OF them have
been playing basket ball every afternoon
in their gymnasium.
Messrs W. IA. Anderson, Of Virginia
n. NJ. Hammat. Of West Virginia, and
charles +. Myers OF Virginia. were elect
al Saturday night by the Graham-Lee
Literary Society OF Washington and tee
University 10 contest with three orators
from The Washington Society for the
place as representative orators from
Washington and Lee University 20 the
Southern Interstate Oratorical Contest
and the Virginia Oratorical Contest. both
Q, which WIN be held in next May
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GOOD RO.fDS ~ LOUISA,
Large Meeting Enthusiastically Endorse
the Present Koad Inv.

LOUISA c. H., VA. Feb. 1j.-Special-
A very large crowd was In attendance
yesterday At County Court. ana public
interest seemed 10 centre upon the oues-
ton of a road law. Under the pres ent
law which has been in force six years
the public roads are under the control of
the county Judge and ore road commits
sioner for each magisterial district. They
employ a foreman and a force of hands
in ,ach district, and supply the necessary
teams and implements.
A short time ago Captain William Il.
PendletOn. the present member of the
Fouse OF DELEGATES, issued n call through
the Louisa County News. requ, sting his
constitute Is 10 assemble I'm mass-m Getting
here to-day for the purpose OF declaring
their wishes as 10 whether the present
law should b continued in force, or
whetl or II should be repealed or amended
IN response 10 this cal, a very large
meeting OF citizens took place, and an
earnest and interesting discussion fol-
low d. in which many Of the most promi-
nent men In the county took part.
Ex-State Senator William L. Bibb called
the meeting to order. and stated that
Captain Pendleton was prevented from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
PERSONAL AND General
Interesting Facts About Richmonds
G.izens and Other Matters.

Interesting Facts About Richmonds
Citizens and Other Matters.
a White Cross Society has been or
ganized at the Laurel Retormatory.
Miss Anna Cooke Meade is visiting
Mrs. Steger at 20l east Franklin street
Mrs. W. A. Glasgow. of Roanoke, and
Miss Elliott. Of London, Canada, are At
Mr. f. r. Glasgow's. l west Main.
Mrs. John w. Davis. of Powhatan
county Va. is In the city visiting Mrs.
-. J. Payne.
The ladies of the Barton Heights h.pis-
copal church win give a silver tea at Miss
Saunders, corner Barton avenue and
Dove street next Monday. the 2lst.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale will be
held next Friday at 4:30 r. Nj. at the
residence Of Mrs. George w. Stevens, el9
Floyd avenue
Mr. Moses Sycle son OF Julius Sycle,
Esq, is at Richmond College. taking a
course OF studies preparatory to the study
OF medicine
The hounds OF the Deep Run Hunt
Club meet this afternoon at the Fair
Grounds az 5:i5 O'Clock. the drag will be
laid through Purcells, Skeletons Cbsa-
tilly. TO the clubhouse,
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Pleasant Evening spent at the Residence
81 RnN. d. L Y. smith

Of Rev. Dr. y. y. smith,
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. J. p. Smith enter
tanned the Presbyterian ministers y the
city and their wives with a few other
friends ln honor NJ Rev. Or. and Mrs.
WttherspOOu and Rev. and Mrs f4tnrlA
az their home il2 east Grace street, yes
terdav evening from 20 10.
There were present Dr. and Mrs With
erspoon, DR.. and Mrs. Kerr Dr. ana Mrs
Smith Rev. Donald Guthrie keN. ana
Mrs. stewart. Rev and Mrs. tdmpnei,
Row. and Mrs. Chimbiey Rev. and Mrs
Waithal and Rev. and Mrs. Hyde. OF
Richmond Rev and Mrs. Van Houten,
OF Manchester. Dr. j. *. Hazcn, of Bon
Air. Miss Smith. Miss lufnDuus OF luf-
ham. y. c.. Mrs. CaWan. ~ Brazil. Mrs.
NJ NJ Gillian. Mr.. ). Grey McAhster.
smith. Mr.. r.. r. Brooke and Miss Brooke.
II WAS a matter Of regret 20 an that
DR. Hoge. Mrs Guthrie and Rev and Mrs
Cook were unable 10 be- present
The evening was spent IN social enjoy
ment. aH the ministers and their wives
RefrC shments We're served az 3.N Misses
smith and Turnbuil and Mrs Gillian pre-
An enjoyable feature ~ the evening
was the reading and singing On the negro
diaiecD OF Rev. Mr.. Hyde Mr.. Hyde
stated that this was done FOR the special
benefit OF Mr. Guthrie. late OF Canada,
bus 10 was thoroughly enjoyed by an.
Some apprehension was felt lest Polk
Miller should have happened along and
enticed the good brother 10 change his
prof, ssiOn and 50 leave vacant pulpit
and a lamentng people
Hearty thanks were rendered Dr. Smith
and hts good wife and the hope was earn
estly expressed that some others may fol-
low their example.
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Timely Aid In Putting Out Fire on the Roof
Of "a Kcsldemce Jalnes civ COUNTY Count

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Feb. 15.-spe-
cial.-"N orthingtOn. the handsome resi-
dencc Of Mrs. Judge Henley norrowly
escaped destruction by fire about l.
o'clock to-day. Some men working near
the house discovered the fire. which was
In the single roof. and extinguished the
flames before any serious damage was
done.
Mr.. Carl Jones. who is spending the
winter in his yacht, the Adventurer. is in
town to-day. Mr.. Jones has improved
very much in health since he began his
outing.
County Court is in session and the at
tendance is quite large. The grand jury
indicted Fitzhugh Jones on three counts
for felonious shooting. This is the case
mentioned in The Times where Mr. Jones
shot two boys named Fletcher. The
Fletchers moved 70 James City a short
time since from Richmond.
Mr.. William Snyder left this morning
for Montgomery, Mich, where he will re-
side.
Mr.. John Dolen general land agent at
the Kngsmill Colony. on the James. was
here to-day and denied the rumor that he
would return 10 Ohio.
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Hon. Camm Patteson Sick.

HOWARDSVULE. VA. Feb. l5.-Spe-
cial.-Hon. Camm Patteson is quite sick
and confined to his room, and was unable
10 attend court.
Messrs. Carl and Fred Noting, WIN
their mother Mrs T.. q. Noting and Mr..
Williams. ali of Richmond, are up for a
few days at the summer home OF the
Noitngs.
Mr.. Charles Hancock. OF philadelphia.
Is here al the bedside of his father who
is very sick. -
Dr. McCulloch and his sister, Miss Lille,
are on a visit TO friends in Charlottesville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
JOHN ~. DANIEL. JR., III.
The senator Detained at Home by His
sickness Rando pin Mason Committee.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. 15.-Special-
Senator John W. Daniel has been at his
home here for several days. He was on
the point OF returning 10 Washington this
afternoon. but on account of the condi-
ton Of his son, John W. Daniel Jr, who
has been quite unwel FOR some time, he
delayed his departure. The doctor states
that young Daniels indisposition is due
10 OVcr-study.
In accordance with the action Of the
Board Of Trustees. a committee has been
appointed. consisting OF Professor a. NJ.
Hughlett. OF RANDOLPH Academy,
at Bedford CITY: Professor X. T.. l.
Farmer. of the Danville Institute; Dir. b.
W. Arnold Of the Front Royal Academy;
Dr. John A. Kern. of the Randolph -Nlacon
College at Ashland and Dr.. w. W. Smith.
Of the RaEdolph-Macon WOman's College
at Lvnchburg. to arrange the programme
for the Joint commencement of the Ran
dolph-Macon Institutions OF the state.
OF the committee Of five 10 make all
local arrangements only, three have as
vet been selected-Major G.. Y. Winfree,
Mr. John T. Pettyiohn, and Rev. James
Greed.
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THE PICELE INDTSTRI.
The Factories of Fredericksburg Give the
Farmers Plenty to DO.

FREDERiCKsBURG. "a. Feb. 10
Special.-The large picking factories
several years has caused the farmers 70
20 extensively into the growing Of pickles,
and IL Is now one OF the principal crops.
one Of the leading factories here Is now
contracting with the farmers tor tne COM
ing season at the following prices one
dollar per thousand for large pickles. ; x
~ cents for pickles, and thirty cents ior
nubs
Rev. l.. +. Hall and Miss Emma sandy
daughter of Mr. q. W. Sandy. Of Mont
ross Westmoreland county. were Marie I
a few DAYS ago in the Methodist church
at that place They will reside at Wheal-
ton. Lancaster county.
Rev. h. r. HOwisOn Will deliver an ad-
dress before the Washington Literary So
ciety of Randolph Macon College, at ASH
land, on February I'D.
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Oppos. thu X 'ducti0n.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Feb. l5.-Special.-
Rev. s. j. Liggan mas been appointed by
the Lynchburg Council, Junior order OF
United American Mechanics. 10 write TO
the Legislature. in accordance with the
recommendation Of State Councillor f. I.
Keeton, expressing opposition TO any at
tempt at reduction OF funds appropriated
for the maintenance Of the public schools
OF the state.
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CASHED 4 WORTHLESS CHECK.
A stranger Who Took in An Old Point
Druggist-Arr arrested on the II. Louis.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. lj.-Spe-
cial-C II. Rutherford, presumably az
Now York. WAS arrested on the American
Line steamship St Louis. which Is lying
al The ship.yard here. 20 3 o'clock TINS
afternoon. while dining with Captain Pas
some.
For the last two weeks Rutherford has
been stopping at the Hyseia Hotel, at old
Point Comfort. He succeeded I'm ingr1-
tiating himself In the hearts NJ the guests
at this resort and was generally popular.
Saturday afternoon Rutherford had a
check drawn ON the Chemical National
pauk. of New York. for So cashed by a
druggist.
Later on the druggist became suspicious
and telegr4 phcd 10 New York To assert ain
whether the check was good. The reply
W. in the negative.
Then warrant was issued Tor Ruther-
fr-d'e nrrest but ne was not located tll
this afternoon. CAPTAIN PaesOne says
Rutherford was "a stranger 20 him. having
only met him to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
THE BRIDE FROM M NRICO,
Mr. william G.. Mays and Miss Irene ODER
~ United by Rev. g.. &. Vanderslice, ID. u.

A pleasant company last evening az $50
o'clock assembled in the pretty parl0rs
of Rev. George c. Vanderslice. u. D.,
pastor of Union-Station Methodist church.
and witnessed the happy ceremony, which
united Miss Irene Cherry, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Oberry OF Henrico
county. and Mr.. William G. Mays. "A
well-known and popular operative OF
Hasker * Marcuse's factory.
Miss Oberry. who Is attractive IN Doth
face and manner, made a charming bride,
and was dressed in "A tailor-made SUIT
of brown. She carried "A beautiful bouquet
OF Brides roses Mr.. Mays was nttnsly
attired In the conventional black.
kfter the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Mays
left Tor their future home, No. 400 west
Broad street. where they Will enter upon
the pleasures OF housekeeping imme-
diately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
WEDDING CARDS.
Miss Mau1y Goes to Her Brothers Bed
side Who Dies After She starts.

BURKEVILLE. VA, February l0-Spe-
cial.-Cards are out announcing the APP
preaching marriage of Miss Mary Harm
son Dyson, daughter Of II. II. Dyson, oil
Nottowav county. former Second Auditor
of Virginia. 10 Mr.. Morton Lacy McDear-
man Of this place. The ceremony VIII
take place at wild Wood. the country
home OF Mr.. Dyson. on Wednesday morn
ing. February 23d.
Miss Anna Mauzy, lady principal OF
southside Female Institute. received n
telegram yesterday announcing the eN-
IRENE Illness OF her oldest brother. aged
twenty-six. at Basic city.
She left for Richmond and took the
Chesapeake and Ohio train for that place.
soon after the train left another telegram
was received stating that the young man
was dead
The shock was very great 20 Miss Maui
~. as she had just received letter from
her brother. in which ne stated that he
was enjoying the best Of health.
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WISHED TO SEE MS CHTLD.
Mr.. Otto Meyer Arrested on the Charge OF
Entering His Fafhcr-in-Law'S House.

Mr.. Otto Meyer was arrested by Officer
Foster. Of the Second District yesterday
afternoon. on the charge of having forci-
bly entered the residence OF Mr. Louis
Euker. No 1925 Floyd avenue. yesterday
afternoon and of having assaulted Mr..
Johanna Euker.
IL seems that Mr. Meyer holds an order
of the court emitting him 70 visit his
child pending the settlement OF divorce
SUIT between him and his wife who IS the
daughter OF Mr.. Euker and who is now
al her fathers house with her child.
Mr. Never for the second time. IL is
said, visited Mr.. Euker's house yesterday
and asked 10 see his chilo. He was re-
fused admittance. however.
In view OF his possession Of the courts
order he attempted 10 disregard the re-
fusal and enter the house In the dis
pute 10 his entrance II is said Mrs. Euker
was assaulted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
KOREAN BAcHELoR or Arts.
The First Graduate in This Degree From
that Country.

that Country.
SALEM. VA, Feb. 15.-Special.-A fea-
ture OF special interest at the approaching
commencement exercises az Roanoke Col
lege viii be the graduation OF one OF the
I'VE students from Korea, Kin BeunS
Surh who will be the frs, Korean who
ever took the degree Of Bachelor Of Arts.
The following distinguished representa-
tives Of the Land Of the Morning Calm"
ahve accepted invitations to attend. .
Prince Eui Wha. tho second son OF the
Emperor: Prince Min Young Whan. who
represented the Emperor al the corona
iion Of the Gar OF Prussia; Mr.. We Pom
chin. Minister 10 the United states. and
Mr.. Eui LON. secretary Of the Korean
Legation IN Washington.
Rev. Furman II. Martin. formerly OF
Norfolk. was installed as pastor Of the
Salem Baptist church yesterday after
noon. Addresses Of welcome were made
by the pastors Of the various churches.
Or. Painter. Professor Of Modern Lam
guages NJ Roanoke College. will preach
the baccaiaureatc sermon at Pennsylvania
College, at Gettysburg. Pa, the coming
commencement.
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TUTHILL IN TROUBLE.
a Theatrical Manager Arrested Charged
VIII Jumping Ills Hoard Bill

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 15-Special-Be
jamin Tuthill, OF New York. the we'll
known theatrical man. recently actively
engaged In promoting the Virginia Stock
Company. figured In the Police Court this
morning rather uuenyiably having been
arrested on complain, Of the proprietors
was abou, 10 leave the city without pay
ing his bill there OF $3.50 The case was
continued until Friday and, being unable
70 secure bail. he is nov In custody.
Ar Tuthri was ssrssted et the Sea-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
SU4IL PONIN WISE.
The Disease is Epidemic in the Mining
Towns.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. lJ.-Spe-
cial-Dr J. v. AVER. "a practicing ply
stefan OF this city. received personal
letter this evening from Virginia city,
Wise county stating that an cpd mic OF
smallpox was raging i'm that mining
REGION of Southwest Virginia. The first
case Of the disease was discovered about
ten days ago near Biz Stone Gap. Since
that time 10 has spread rapidly IN viru-
lent form. Accord ng 90 the letter when
Dr. Avler showed me there are seventy
five cases of smallpox az Toms Creek
mines and Coeburn. tho supply station.
The total number OF cases is not known.
but the dread malady has spread through
out Wise county. and cases are reported
at ST. Paul "a small village. Virginia CITY
and Norton. the terminals OF the Nor
folk and Western railroad.
The passenger trains of the road 90 not
stop al any Of the stations infected with
the disease. So far as Is known, there
has only been one death.
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GALE IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Tin Roof Blown on and a Heavy Snow Fol
Iows-A Small Fire.

EAST RADFORD. Va. Feb. 15.-Spe-
cial.-The wind has been blowing gale
here since noon and several tin roofs
have been taken of.
AtGP. NJ. heavy snow storm set in.
The kitchen Of Captain J. r. Eakln
conductor on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, was burned last night.
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WALTER a. DOYLE. Cashier citizens
Bank. Norfolk.
ROBERT b. COOK. General Freight ana
Passenger Agent. Sew York. Ph'ladel-
uha and Norfolk Railroad.
J p. ANRDE-M OTrD. of Mottu. Dewitt
g. CO.. N0r.0Ik.
j. WILLIAM MlDDENDORF Of hidden
dOrf. oliver a. CO.. Baltimore.
O. r.. SPENCE Third Nice-President
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company,
Baltimore.
ROBERT o. DAVIDSON. President Bal
timoro Trust and Guarantee Company,
Baltimore.
FRANK %. BRIGGS Of John A. Roeb-
ling Sons Company Trenton. y. j.
WILLIAM ~ HABLISTON President
Citizens Exchange Bank Richmond
r. LANCASTER WILLIAMS of John L.
Williams a. Sons Richmond.
r.. LANCASTER WILLIAMS. Pres.
FRANK %. BRIGGS. Nice-pres ident
WALTER IT, DOYLE Treasurer.
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board Air Line depot. The warrant had
been LEFT al the Norfolk and Western
depot. but ne came back with tho officer
making no trouble. Yesterday he wired
"a friend. asking II he would honor n
draft for the amount The friend re-
fused Tuthil claims that he was drink
ing. and had no intention Of defrauding
tho hotai
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EmDOria News.

EMPORIA. VA, Feb. 15.-Special-Rey
W. T. Thompson of Boydton commenced
q series of meetings here last night
Cards are out for the marriage on the
23d OF Mr.. j. ID. Walker. a young business
man Of Suffolk. and Miss Belle Cato. of
this COUNTY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
FROM THE COZ KIN.
The Suit Of A. &. Morris Against D.
Jones for ~. 900 on Trial.

The suit OF A. C.. Morris against j. c;
Jones for s.. 600 Is on trial IN the Law ana
Equity Court 4,
This suit arises from charges made In
the Police Court some months ago oy
Jones against Morris. through the prose-
cution in a case OF alleged theft. Morris
Is a waterman and was employed by
Jones as Captain OF his vessel. lie was
discharged. however. and the case arose
over tho complications arising concern
ing towags fees. Justice Crutchneld dis
missed the case In the Police Court. and
suit was Immediately entered by Morris
through his counsel.
Judgment for sils was rendered In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
klond ke Steamer Disabled.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Feb. l5.-Spe-
Ing in tough luck. The Elihu Thomson.
Captain GaTlick from Boston 10 Seattle,
TO engage In the Alaska trade, put in
here to-day with her machinery disabled.
After having the necessary repairs
made. the vessel will proceed TO Seattle.