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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
NEW ENTERPRISES,
Mineral Factory 20 De Established a;
Chase CITY.

CHASE CITY. VA. December 7-Spe-
Cial-partics from New Jersey are max
ing inquiries and rrospectns for fcidspar.
flint rocks ana kaoAn i'm this vicinity
with a view to establishing manufac-
tory and utilizing these minerals. which
arc abundant in this section.
They propose to employ % large num-
Der of men and consume 800 tons OF ma
tcriai pcr week.
Experiments made with our kaOln have
shown 10 o. be of desirable quality. Sam
pies OF an minerals have been forwarded
ior analysis by a United States geoio-
Eist.
Tho Town Council last night passed
resolutions giving "a cordial welcome TO
the organizers and promising substantial
aid to the enterprise.
The Tobacco Board Of Trade yesterday
held a meeting looking 90 the establish
mont Of o. plug mandatory here. An
Experienced manufactures from North
Carolina. with AN fixtures. machinery,
&c.. offers 10 locate here IL the necessary
Inducements are offered. Ample ana
suitable grades of tobacco can be se-
cured here. and tho location offers many
0.vantages.
Recently il visiting the town OF ClaTks-
rule. i'm this county. ! was impressed
with IT'S many improvements and rapid
progress Swept hy "a terrible coniagra-
ton five or six years ago, ifs business
street o. scene OF Ieso'atiou. it has arisen
from Hs blackened ruins and now pre-
.outs tho appearance of progressive
and modern town with now life and
,fror A splendid new hotel crowns us
highest point. and elegant private resi-
dences. substantial stores and other I'M
movements greet the eye at every turn
surely its fiery ordeal aroused its popu-
laton. for never ln its history ola II
look ms wen or present more life ana
activity. .-
,-irc,ft Court. lust adjourned. transacted
large amount of chanecry business.
THO judge has made fine impression
,,itb an classes OF people. and his cour-
tcsv. nromrmcss imparuaN'y ami apillly
are duly recognized and appIe'l a. iil'
.t-.,, tr,rneliate prcdcccssors-C olcman.
irving and Dickinson-died while holding
their judicial positions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
DEER HUNTING.
\ Petty Thief Elects 20 be Whipped
Instead ofGoing 20 Jail.

Instead ofGOing 90 JAN.
LEXINGTON. VA. Dec. e-speclll.--N
.-,,- ~ hunters from the Monat Creek
reirhhorhood. this county. nave ieluIh'"
fro7n the mountains where thcy apell.
several days hunting The trophies op
the hunt were two deer. Three doss were
Killed. presumably by still-hunters.
AIR. A. ~. Shipp. son OF 'thei .H '9No''
shipn of the Virginia Military institute.
b.e been elected captain of the ioot-ball
f.ap of Washington and Lee University
f.~ next wear. Athletics viii occupy an
,,,,ortant place in the University next
,ear. and with Mr. Ships leadership
The team is expected 10 give a good ac-
count of itself
Nessrs VIM 70. Fulton. Richard Hogs
head and james IT, Smith. three enter
r~Ising farmers of Rockbridge. will each
renort "a crop Of 1900 bushels of corn THIS
year. .,.,,.--.. r..,t-
tute General Ship. the superintendent
delivered the second lecture 10 the cadets
oo the territorial expansion Of the United
states since the colonial period.
Nr. William Dice prominent farmer
81 the Brownsburg ncighborhood, was
buried Sunday 40 New Providence lie
died of dropsy aged about siXty-four
years lie served in the Confederate
army as a member Of the Fourteenth
Virginia cavalry. His wife and TWO chill
dren survive him.
A colcred youth of fifteen years was
convicted of stealing "a few days ago
and was sentenced by Justice j. II. over
ton Of Natural Bridge distr ct. 90 serve
thirty days In Jail The boyt father was
told by Nr. OVcrton that. under a recent
law. instead of imprisonment the crimi-
nal could. with the consent of bis parent.
receive punishment of thirty lashes.
Both father and son preferred the lat
ter SO Deputy Sheriff c. II. Leech was
directed hv the magistrate 20 give the
boy thirty stripes on his bare back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Hichmonds
Citizcns and other Matters.

The meeting OF the Ladies' Matinee
Musicale IS postponed until Friday, De-
cember 18th.
Capt. and Mrs. Andrew Pizzini are IN
New York city. where they will probably
remain for about two weeks.
A still alarm was turned in nj S:S5
o'clock Wednesday night caused by a cur
tain taking fire In a house near twenty
first and Main streets. There was little
damage.
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson llobson,
who has been invited 10 he present at the
Charity Ball. I'm this city. has not yet
been heard from I'm response TO the invi-
tatlon. and 1t Is not known whether or
not he will attend.
Yesterday was the feast of the 1mma-
culate Conception, the patronal feast OF
the United States. and was observed In
the Catholic churches as a holy day nt
obligation. The usual services were held
at the Cathedral with high mass at lO.3D
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
A Sunrise Wedding.

4 romantic marriage occurred TUESDAY
afternoon at Charlottesville the parties 10
ii being Mr William T. Shepherd OF the
Standard OH Coz pany. this city. anu
Miss Alice Pendleton. daughter OF Dr. D.
5 Peudleton. of Scottsville.
There was no opposition 10 the union
Of The Young people, but they chose To
take a novel method Of getting married
Under the pretence Of taking pusgy
ride Mr. Shepherd and Miss Pendlelon
left Scottsville Tuesday morning ah'
aro,c over to Charlottesville. where they
we're united by Rev. IL. Il. Lee, OF the
Episcopal Church.
They went thence 20 WASHINGTON @nd
returned to Richmond Wednesday night
They will reside at 1903 West Avenue.
Alr. shepherd is well-known ana highly
esteemed here. His bride is most at
tractive young lady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
THE SHADOW OF THE GALL0WS
John Andersen will be Executed III
Norfolk To-Day.

NORFOLK, VA, December ESPECIAL
The gallows upon which John Andersen
will be hanged tomorrow was tested to-
day. Preparations for the execution OF
the Swede have been completed and
that he will hang tomorrow Is regarded
as almost certain.
Slight hopes are entertained by some
that at the last moment the President
may interfere. Such action appears
highly improbable in the opinion of the
officers having in charge his execution.
WASHINGTON. December ESPECIAL
At 10 o'clock tonight Secretary Parker
said President Mckinley had taken no
action on the appeal for the commuta-
ton to life Imprisonment of the sentence
OF John Andersen, the condemned sailor,
who Is condemned to hang tomorrow.
There is no likelihood that he Will do so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
FROM THE COURTS.
Judge Witt IndispDsed - Chancery
Court i'm Session To-Day.

Judge s. b. Witt. OF the Hastings
Court. teing confined TO his residence
by a jainfm attack q sciatica, Judge
Minor opened and adjourned court yester-
day. The jury has been adjourned until
Monday.
Judge p. r. Hancock will preside in the
C,hancery Court to-day Judge Lamb has
suft,ciently recovered from his illness 20
90 out, but will no. resume the bench
before next month.
Motion for Judgment was HE'D In the
Law ;Aid Equity Court Yesterday oy
r. Francione against J. l, BosweA' Jr''
and Susie p. Boswell for H.lll
The case Of Geo. w. Winston AGAINST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
DELEGATES TAKE Il
A DAYS OUTING.
Members Of the Hebrew Congrega-
tons Visit Salt Water.
ELEGANT LUNCH AT OLD POINT.
They Visit the Great Ship Yard at
Newport News and Go Aboard the
Batticship Texas in Hampton
Roads-Tbcir Return.

FORT MONROE. VA, Dec. S-speclai'
The American Union Of Hebrew Cpngre-
cations. now In session nj kichinono, va
came down to-day on special IRAN ar
r,,tng about 1880 90 Newport News
wbcTe they made an inspection OF the
ship yard and reached her, here at at noon nc
|.o,-,ir n Emo eprcad awaiting their ar
ylvoi covers were laid for one hundred
on5 dftv Tho orchestra OF the Chamber
lin located in the balcony or the dining
room. rendered sweet music during the
luncheon.
SIGHT SEEING
After nartaking Of "a delightful repast,
the delegates visited the fort. the Battle
shin Texas. and tho other points Of in
fcrest After visiting the Texas" tho
delegates won't I'm 90 dress parade at 40
=. 81. and seemed very much pleased
with the cvoutIons OF the soldiers while
on Tho grounds.
Tho party left for Richmond. Va. at G
o'clock, much pleased with their trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
he Gallnean Fishermen and Relief As.

the Galilean Fishermen and Relief AS
ISOLATION was dismissed
A non-suit was entered In the case or
b. +. Smith against Charles r. Whit
lock.
An order was entered in the Circuit
Court confirming the appointment OF q.
u. Howard. w. J. Hochler, and L. ~.
Hughes as trustees Of Union station
Methodist church to fill vacancies caused
nv tho death Of c. H. Hasker and Geo.
ID Harwood. and the removal from Rich
mond OF r.. G. Bristow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
WINTER VAUDEVILLE.
Two More Chances TO See the Great
"BOnncr" and other Features.

Tho vaudeville show at Sanger Hall
pleased another good audience last night.
Miss Lillian Jerome making big hit
with her selection Of ballads.
Hamilton and Wiley made fifteen min
utes' worth OF fun. and the trick horse,
Bonner" caught the audience.
There will be no performance tonight
or on any Friday night during the sea-
son, but a matinee will be given to-mor-
row at 2:3O and the performance at 500
will be the last chance to see Allen and
West. the Devere Sisters and Bonner. "
A new bill will be introduced next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
DEATH FROM A CAT SCRATCH
Mrs. Carvcr's Hand Swelled ana Her
whole Body Turned Black.

WINCHESTER. VA. Dec. S.-specia'-
Mrs. Frances A. Carver, wife of Joseph
W. Carver. a well-known citizen of me
county. residing near Grinith's NILS lied
last night from the effect OF a scratch
or a Get. on Sunday Mrs. Carver was
fonoling Il family cat. when the animal
scratched her sllshtly on the right hand
40 attention was paid TO the wound
which was considered trifine on lues-
day the hand began TO swell ana ia,er
bor whole body turned black biood-polS-
oninc having developed she sun efihs
cxcruciating pain. Mrs Carver was MY
nlno wears of age and is survived by
husband and seven children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES.
The Virginia and North Carolina Asso-
citation in Session.

SUFFOLK. VA. Dec. S-Spec'al.- IT,
Christian Missionary Association OF
Virei-ia and North Carolina. which had
been I'm session two days at Berea church,
Driver. Va. adjourned this afternoon.
The next meeting place will be determined
by the Executive Committee. The follow
ing officers were named: Rev y. g. New
man. president: Rev. l. W. Johnson sec
rotary: II. r. Gaskins. treasurer; Rev.
Newman. j. i. West and i. i. Holland
Executive Committee.
Rev. W. r. Herndon, a missionary,
working in the Virginia Valley, reported
two new churches. another organized
and ffty-one converts. lie was reelected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
JORDON WEBB TO HANG TODAY,
With His Limbs Manaclcd He was
Taken tn the Place Of Execution.

SUFFOLK. VA. Dec. .-Special.-With
his wrists bound by steel cuffs and iron
chains about his ankles, Jordon Webb,
condemned to die tomorrow. was this
morning taken TO CORTLAND, where he
will hang. Webb had been in prison here
fore safe-keepinG ever since his convic-
ton. He was carried away by Sheriff
Williams and Deputies Lee and Beale.
Jim Holmes and Chas. Wynne sentenced
respectively TO five and ten years in
the penitentiary. were taken 20 Richmond,
Va. tonight by Guard Isaac Pullcn.
They We're convicted of burglary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Clarke,

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec S.-spe-
cial.-The marriage of Miss Alice b.
Clarke and Mr. Elmer y. Rice last night,
AT Massaponax church, in SpotsyNania
county. was a brilliant social event. The
ushers were Messrs. Willie G.. Clarke, Ira
@ Clarke. Walter T. Blackley. T.. D..
Smith. Frank h. Green and Thomas II.
Hams. Miss Amanda Clarke acted as
maid OF honor. and Mr. Weston Rice as
best man. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Decatur Edwards. Miss Lucy
Clarke presided at the organ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
PHI BETA KAPPA.
Celebrated it's 122nd Anniversary at
william and Mary.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Dec. S.-SDe-
aal-Pm Beta Kappa Society held a
meeting on ITS one hundred and twenty
econd anniversary az William and Mary
College and initiated Mr.. Edward ~.
James. the weiLknown antiquary OF Nor
ok.
A committee was appointed 90 make
arrangements Tor the annual celebration
% FeDruary. The address on this cCca-
con will be made By Prof Charles j..
richardson. OF Dartmouth College.
A. the recent meeting the secretary
cad an interesting letter from Colonel
Nm Lamb. OF Norfolk who attended the
rlcrniol session nj The National Council
PHI Beta Kappa al Saratoga Springs.
:. y. In September. There were many
sstlnguished scholars present among the
.lsgates and the representative from the
,other chapter al old William and Mary
sas very cordially welcomed. Many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09

The Union OF American Hebrew Con-
grcgation went down yesterday morning
in a special car over the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway 20 Old Point and Newport
News. where a most enjoyable day was
spent
The ship yard was visited and inspected.
and also points of interest around Old
Point and Hampton. Lunch was partak-
on of at the ChambCrlin.
Tie party returned 90 Richmond last
night and soon left for their homes.
Others viii go this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Dr.. Young e.; e. y 4; 4;
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
Not Cheerful Topic.

The Gander-Did you ever hear the
saving: sauce for the goose is sauce
for the gander'?
me nervous TO hear you discussing such
extremely unpleasant subiects.-Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-09
YOuCan' t
Be Sick

If you keep the
nerves steady
and the bowels
BEAUTIFULLY reg
ular with Hos
letters stomach
Bitters. II Will
make your mus
Giles strong, your
head clear. your
Q ] eep restful.
Try 1t and see.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-07
OakWny and TOOkena Dots.

TOKEENA, S. g., July At has bcen q
month since wo had good rain, but tho
crops arc looking vol and if rain falls in
q f6w days thoro will DO fine corn crop
In this community.
Rov. j. Il. Singleton preached an in
toresting and instructive sermon at
Cross Roads Sunday evening.
The holy dance Is gotting TO be q rogu-
lar feature in tho worship of God with
sOmo of tho Wesleyan Mcthodists. Thoy
claim chat thoy have Scripture for it and
that thoy arc lcd by tho Holy Ghost to
dance.
Miss Joslo Beardon, who has boon at
Nowry for tho past month, was at homo
Saturday night and Sunday. 80
Mr.. s. l.. Brown and his mother arc
visiting relatives end friends lii Eibo1 tt
county, Ga.
Misaos Clara Crooks and Stella Cole, of
Polzor, who have boon visiting relatives
and friends in this county, returned homo
Saturday.
Mr.. W. A. Singleton began q two
months'. school ut Tokoona to-day.
School will commence at Oakway noxt
Monday. II. .--. j.
hfessrs. A. M. and Prao Shelton, of
Anderson, wore among friends at Oak
way Sunday afternoon.
Thoro will bo an all day singing at Oak.
way on tho third Sunday. Several pro.
ffessors FROM. Georgia arc expected,
Everybody is invited to attopd and bring
Wellfllled baskets, NED ToDD,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-07
t,rana suFy 'Pirsssnts
Tns ssrAra on soura AaolSsA

80 A. ssss.
sidiSa S his IL tS ss,sS BSnsSs ss
Walhalla, s. q.
The grand jury, In making this It's final
Presentniont at the present term, beg
leave to submtts.- s So III n sSSS5 t IS
Firstly, Thsk they passed up on all the
bills of indiotm emf handed Quito thsm
by p she Solicitor and made report thereon g, I,
committed appointed, visited t Il tie County, County
Jail and poor house, and are gratifie' 70
be able to report both these institutions
in good condition, and find pleasure III
commanding the satisfactory manage
mont Of the same. s. q I, IS,
Thirdly, In regard to tho condition Of
tho public roads Of tho county,
we beg to say that, while /. ali
would like them, y yet we believe ,i that e tic Ie
Supervisor has done tho best that ne
could do with tho limited means at his
Fourthly, We again renew our recom
incubation that tliere should be siiita.
bio jail building provided for the county
with conveniences to enable the jailor to
keep separate the races and sexes.
Magistrates of the county. who have not
brought their books to tho County Com
missioners, be requested to do 80 before
the next term of court.
Siathiy, Complaint haa been mado to
us against MATTE Frsdy and Evie Fssdy
for disorderly conduct and disturbing the
peace and morality of tho community,
and tho names of B. II. O'Kelly, Curtis
Iaaines and Joan Miller as witnesses to
prove the same. r,ss
Sovonthly, In conclusion we beg to re-
turn thanks to tho presiding Judge for
tho courtesies shown us and tho Solicitor
for tho assistance rendered ls in the dis.
charge of our duties. Respectfully,
G. M. NIELD, Foreman,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-07
TugalOO DOfS.

TUGALoo, S. c., July 5.--Wo had q
delightful rain yesterday afternoon,
which has greatly revived vegetation.
Prospects are favorable, at this writing,
for general rain, which Is badly neoded,
1t soems that the drought has not had
any effect OH tho growth of candidates.
Appearances arc now that thoro will bo
u full crop.
, There l, ,fI, vas quite pleasant party on
Longs Hill recently in honor of E. Percy
Long, John Il. Long and Frank Droifus,
OF GrocnVillo. Two of Walhalla's fair
est and lovoliest young ladies, Misses
Deanio Scaborn and Carrie Keith, gracod
and honored tho occasion with their
charming presence.
Messrs. Bob Kay and Judge Aslworth,
two popular candidates, were winning
votes in this section recently.
rho many friends of Frank Droifus
regretted worry much to SEQ him leave for
his home in Graonv:l!c last wGok. We
fear that "Dago" loft at least ono young
lady's palpitater in an abnormal condi-
tion. Frank, thoy say you must come
again.
Mossrs. E. Pcroy and John r. Long,
aftor short visit to friends in this soc,
tion, will cause many regrets at their
leaving for their homo in Grccnyillo TO-
morrow.
s. III. Marott, Esq, had reunion of
his numerous and interesting familysycs-
tcrday. Regret wo cannot give DSrti-
cuiars.
The humorous friends of Col, w. H,
Sheldon still hope no will bo candidate
for Legislative honOrs. u.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-07
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident" of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
81 was in II most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, oyes sunkcn,
and sides, no appotite~gradually grow. row.
ing weaker day by day. Throo physi-
clans had given mo up. Fortunately, n
friond advised trying 'Eie trio Bittors,
and to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made n decided Improvement.
l continued their use for thrce weeks
and am now woll man. 1 know thoy
saved my life and robbed tho grave OF
another victim. No ono should fail to
try thom. Only so conts por bottle at j.
w. Boll's, Walhalla, w. j. Lunney's, So
ncca, and III. b. Iimmormanns, West
minister, drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-07-07
no Guso Nos,stsp iFoEsvs b
s. Take Cascarets Candy Qathartto,f 4 10c.'
900. IL fJ,3f G. g. fsssl 10 cure druggists
refund mon
!. esTha .Reariall IsallnIen,


e alesas ! 1J:,sss :s, es wac a day thas; will
The many kindred OF grandmS Sther
Bsafden metti celebrate her Doth birth
On arsiying at the old homestead, many
had gathered, but you could SEQ people
coming in from every direction to '5hich
the old homestead is eaoeessibr until
the number grew : SO numerous that II
Abraham concerning his seed. n
You could sec sons and daughters
growing gray with years and their cares;
you could SEQ others in the yigor of
manhood and womanhood; others just
growing into, tho Same, aud the little
ones by the score, that furnished q
greater part of tho music, Tor the day. K
Children present, 10
Grand children present, : rs 7o
Great grand children present, 39
Great, great grand children present, 9
Others, 80 -ta:-E- 80 IL
Total number present, 134
At q soasonable time arrangements for
dinner began and out Of buggies, wagons
and other SOURCES weIe brought baskets,
trunks and boxes, the contents Of whioh
made n man feel funny behind the ears
but-Well--don't ask mo how / felt when
I loft the table. I don't know why, but
somehow those OakWay people have
man fool good to sit down at their tables
and bettor when he gets up. After oil
had participated to their satisfaction,
and the good women had taleen up chat
which remained, (Oh, myl 1t made one
think of tho "twelvo baskets fuli,) they
called on us for some devotional exor-
cisos. After reading short lesson frcm
Psalm xvii, and giving short comment,
the congregation sang that good old
writer led in prayer, after which they
sang "Jesus lover of my SOUL" and II
was delightful to SEQ tho expression of
Gods love shown in tho face Of that
mothor, whose Doth birthday we were
celebrating. She has boon q Christian
for many years and has nevor regretted
tho many days she has tried to honor her
Christ, yot sho feols she has been found
wanting in many good works. What a
pattern for those who MUST follow her.
A model of womanhood, u model of vir-
tue. ...... .
The climax was made comploto by a
short talk from Clr venerable brother,
Androw McGufiin. Ho impressed the
necessity of living right, that we might
bo ready whom tho "Dcath Angol" comics.
1t Is pleasant, indeed, to sit at his fcet
and hear him toll of his hopo in Christ
aud how he has tried to honor Hin,
these many years.
Work on thou faithful one.
Ino darkness will fade away,
And thou shalt bo glorificd,
In that bright and perfect day,
Tho congregation was dismissed by
singing "Irhoro Is beautiful land"
beliovo ovory ono went homo feeling II
was good to bo thoro and may it DO tho
highost desire of all who wore thero to
win Christ and to know tho "Power OF
His resurrection"
j. M, MCGUIRE,