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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
ICE IN ORANGE.
Farmers Soon To Begin Housing It
Real Estate Sells Well.

GORDONSVILLE. VA, December 10
Special.-The condition OF Mr.. w. 7.
Sneeds son. Stapleton. is still critical
Notwithstanding it was thought some
days ago that the symptoms were more
favorable.
There has been quite a number of cases
OF typhoid fever in the neighborhood. all
of whom the physicians report conva-
lescing.
The fire brigade OF this city was called
out last night about O'Clock to ex-
tinguish a blaze in the old wager build
ing. occupied by MIR. X. H. Hughes as a
store and dwelling. which had made some
Roadway before IL was discovered The
damage TO the property was small.
Ice has formed on the ponds in this
vicinity from one TO two inches thick
and with favorable conditions some VIII
begin harvesting early next week.
John G. Williams, attorney Of Orange,
and as commissioner of the County
Court. sold yesterday at public auction
three houses and lots In this city be-
longing to the estate of the late Mrs
Sarah Davis, at what was considered
good prices. All were purchased by citi-
gems Of the town. who will improve them
and occupy the same in the near future
IL Is learned upon what seems TO be
good authority that a water station for
the use OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
trains will be established here, the town
supplying the water from their reservoirs
near the Cameron Mountain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
AN INTERESTING SUIT.
A Grain Dealer Awarded Damages
AGAINST n Clark G County Farmer.

BERRYVIII.E, VA. Dec. 1O.-Speclal-
The December term of Clarke County
Court was held this week and an I'M
portant case. touching the principles by
which the farmers Of the county will be
I'm future governed in the dealings with
grain merchants. was decided. The par
ties of the case are VIM. ID. Garvin'
grain dealer at Boyce. and Messrs. Bry-
arly and Carper. farmers OF this county
and the facts are briefly these; In Au-
gust. 1897. Bryarly and Carper contracted
TO sell Garvin five hundred bushels of
No. red wheat. to be delivered that
month at 70 ga cents per bushel. on Au-
gust 18th they delivered to Garvin three
loads of the wheat who rejected part of
it. claiming that il was damp and would
not grade No 2 red Afterwards, during
the same month. the same wheat was
sold I'm Winchester and Berryville as NO
2 red anc so graded in Baltimore. In
the meantime wheat had advanced four
teen cents per bushel above what Garvin
contracted to pay for the wheat, and
Bryarly and Carper received the beneht
Of this advance. The plaintiff then in
stituted proceedings In the county court
TO recover from the defendants the diff
ference between the price at which the
wheat was contracted to be delivered 10
him and the price the wheat was sold
at. amounting 10 about $40.
The plaintiff claimed that the contract
for the delivery of the wheat was an
entire contract, and that the defendants
failure to deliver the wheat when 1t did
grade No. red was a breach thereof
and he was entitled to the difference In
the price.
The jury sustained his claim and
brought In a verdict for ST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
SfoncMaii JaciSsOn's Band.

The men of Stonewall Jacksons band.
The men who answered his command.
Were strong Of heart and strong in limb,
As men must be who followed him.
Though called in haste from peaceful life
To scenes of bloodshed, war and strife
Though called to duty unprepared.
They promptly came, and all declared
For one brave creed and one belief
Duty to country. and their chief
Such were the men by Jackson led:
Strangers to fear, they knew no dread
And ever with a welcome met
The charging foe and bayonet.
No frmer was the ground-hXed rock
Than they in midst of battles shock;
Nor gentler were the maidens ways
Than theirs. when. after bloody trays.
The fallen foeman claimed their aid
They nursed his wounds. his grave they
made
Caught from his parched and dying
tongue
The last faint words of love that sprung
Treasured those words and sent them TO
A mother. wife or maiden true.
with such man to lead them on,
Who could not boast of victories Won?
and who could stand the fierce onslaught
OF men who early had been taught,
BY Revolutions noble sons,
To charge upon the very guns
OF those by whom they were opposed,
With hearts untamed and breasts ex-
posed?
Like maids in peace, like fiends in war,
They little cared for wound or scar;
And when Old Stonewall led the charge,
Woe TO the host, however large
Who thought to hold these men at bay,
For floods were sooner checked than they.
The noblest poets yet shall tell
How we'll these heroes fought and fell:
How, when with odds against them
hurled
They forward went with flags unfurled,
And won the praise of all the world
And fortunate were those whose sight
Fell on these gallant men in fight
Who saw them charge. and heard them
cry
LEAD on, wen follow thee or diet
Wed rather follow thee and fall
Than never follow thee at ALL
And oft. It's said. when wounded sore,
They chung to life with something more
Than ordinary mortals' will.
Which made cen death awhile stand
still
Let England boast of Waterloo,
And France of what she once could do:
But while the Sunny South shall stand.
Let Southrons boast Of Jackson's Band.
j. THORNTON GITTMAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
DR.. WURTH'S OPINION
Of the New Discovery In Med
iCine.
"A Remarkably Successful Remedy for
Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stom-
ach Troubles.

DR.. Wurth In commenting Oh recent
discoveries In medicine said: There Is
none which is certain to be so valuable
ana Tar reaching in benefit as Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets. the new stomach
remedy; i say far reaching because peo-
pie little realize how important a sound
stomach and vigorous digestion is to
every man, woman and child.
Indigestion Is the starting point OF con-
sumption. heart disease. Brights disease,
diabetes. nervous prostration, liver trou-
bles; why is this SO? Simply because
every nerve muscle and tissue in our
bodies is created and nourished from the
food we eat II that food is. by reason
of a weak stomach. compelled TO lie for
hours. a sour. fermenting mass OF haif
digested food. II poisons the blood ana
nervous system. creates gas when dis-
tends the stomach and bowels. causing
pressure OH the heart. lungs and other
organs. and seriously impeding their ac-
ton.
He says further. the point to direct at
tention IS not the nerves. nor heart, nor
lungs, nor kidneys. but the stomach, the
first cause Of ali the mischief.
The remedy to use for indigestion and
weak stomachs Is not some cothartic, but
a remedy which will digest the food, In
crease the flow of gastric Juice. absorb
the gases. and Stuart's Dyspepsia rap
let's will accomplish exactly this result
in any case OF stomach trouble hecatse
these tablets are composed OF the diges'
tive acids. aseptic pepsin. Golden sea-
and bismuth. pleasant TO taste ana hoi
being n patent medicine. can be usei ny
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any
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except cancer Of stomach.
Full size packages OF Stuarts Dyspepsia
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or by mail from +. a. Stuart Co. Mar
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together with thousands Of testimonials
will be sent by addressing above or call
on your druggist for them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
NORTH CAROLINA
WANTSTHE MONEY
Governor Russell After the Amount
Expended on Her Volunteers.
A SHORT RAILROAD FINISHED.
Road Twcnty-One Miles Long-Bfshop
Elect to BE Consecrated-The State
Trcasurcr's Accounts All Right.
Married a Virginia Girl.

RALEIGH. n. c., Dec. 10.-Special-
Governor and Mrs. Russell have gone to
Washington. They intended to so ten
DAYS ago. but Mrs. Russelrs I'll heaith
nreyented. The Governor says the op-
iect of his visit is to induce the Goverrt-
ment to allow the claims for SzS,op'
money expended for volunteers IN camp
mere. The Governor will return next
Thursday.
Mrs. Holt. relict Of the late Governor
Thomas NJ Holt, who has been critlcaly
sick here, Is now convaiescent
The total length OF the Cape Fear ana
Raleigh railway, completed this week. Is
q IL miles.
WRIGHT IN NEW YORK.
Information is received here that ex-
Mayor S. p. Wright, OF Wilmington, VINO
fed from that city, is In New YORK.
Mr.. George D. Jordan. son OF Mr..
George c. Jordan. is here with his bride.
He married night before last az Green's
boro Miss Mary ID. Allen, daughter OF
Mr. T. w. Allen. Of Mount Jackson, va.
Work Is progressing rapidly on the
Cape Fear and Northern railway, twelve
miles of which IL complete.
A NEW BISHOP.
Bishop-elsct Horner. OF the Episcopal
Missionary Diocese OF Western North
Carolina, will be consecrated at Ashe-
vile. December 2sth.
The new dormtory and auditorium
building at the institution for the blind
in this city. will be occupied December
10Th II is spacious building, and cost
about l.0O
NORTH STATE TEACHERS.
The Executive Committee of the North
Carolina Teachers Assembly is called
to meet here December 18th. II will then
arrange for the next annual meeting
which will probably be at Morehead City
or Wrightsvilie.
To-day the Legislative Committee COM
pleted it's examination OF the books of
State Treasurer Worth and found them
all right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
TEMPTATIONS OF
A COUNCILMAN.
How a Municipal Career May Yield a
Good Income.
VARIOUS METHODS OF BRIBERY.
The Insiduous Means which Cnucr-
mine AN Onicial's Intcgrity-A
Sample Lettcr-Disposing OF
Patronage.
VARIOUS METHODS OF BRIBERY

No one who has not investigated the
hubject has any idea OF the temptations
Which beset the memi trS OF the HHhiS-
tpai governments OF the country. or now
sasily positions. which ostcnsibly pay
nothing. can be made to yield Incomes
greater than those received by many
who toll from early morn TIL dewey eve
the year round. -
All the more dangerous are those
temptations by reason Of the fact tnat
detection is difficult. If not absolutely
impossible. and further because the con-
science of the offender may be quoted
By specious reasoning as 10 his right 70
compensate himself Tor ms laDOls III
behalf OF his feiowmen.
but where is there an opportunity 10
make any money as "A Councilman or
Alderman" an uninitiated person wii
ask. ..
Nothing is easier, provided man has
Influence with his brother members, or
fills the chairmanship Of some important
committee.
For instance. some important and ex-
pensive Improvement Is proposed ahu
decided upon. Immediately the con-
tractors begin 10 cast about to secure
the right OF furnishing material Tor me
same and the influential member begins
10 receive letters on the SUBJECT heIe -
q specimen productions
that your city contemplates sucn ana
such an Improvement we are prtpaISu
10 furnish the material needed at the
very lowest figures. See our ca'aiosuc'
which we send by this mail.
II has been our purpose for some time
10 establish an agency In your CITY, uut
so far we have not been aDle 10 stcuIe
n good man. We must have a rehiple
man. as the commissions we pay are
very liberal Could you suggest prope:
person? Or probably you yourself might
represent us. Awaiting your reply we
are, 1oulS w t.u'S o f.o
This IS a sample but OF course tnerS
are variations. Some come out hatfooted
and say eve will make It worth your
while to secure us this order.
BECOMES AN AGENT.
Thus n goes. and probably before
man realizes n he is engaged in using
IL officiaI position to secure commits
sions as an agent. and consoling himselI
nv the reflection that the city Is recelV-
ing as good material as she could tet
elsewhere, and that his business Is leslu-
mate. s.o.
Of many cities have considerable patron
nRe TO bestow. and here again comes IN
the chance for corruption
For instance. a place thar pays sou
month is vacant and is to be filled by
some COMMITTEES An applicant viii go 10
some prominent member or 10 the CHAIR
man and say 10 him:
"l want you TO help me get this place.
7 will make 1t worth your while"
II the member approached resents the
attempt at bribery the matter ends
there. but should he show himself TO he
approachable an arrangement Is quickly
made. The applicant binds himself 10
nav s.. $40 or SIS a month, and-he gets
the Job.
These are a few instances OF the perils
Of the Councilman, who undertakes 10
neglect his business and serve his EEL
low-ci liens for nothing but glory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
NEW ELECTRIC COMPANY.
The Street Committee Will Consider
It's Request To- Morrow Nieht.

The Street Committee will meet at 8
o'clock tomorrow night TO again consid-
er the request of the Virginia Electric
Development and Power Company TO be
granted the privileges heretofore acquir-
ed by the Virginia Electric Company Of
Baltimore. and also to be given credit
for the 900 bond put up by the Southern
Electric Company.
This matter vas brought before the
committee at special meeting Friday
night, but decision was postponed pend
ing the production Of Official evidence
that the stockholders of the Virginia
Electric Company were willing for the
change to be made This evidence will
be produced tomorrow night. and the
privileges asked for will no doubt be
granted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
CHRISTMAS IS COMING.
The Stores, the Market and the Streets
indicate That Fact.

There are indications on all sides OF
the approach Of merry Christmas.
The stores are already gay In their
holiday attire, and Santa Clous has be-
gun to lay up stores for Christmas Eve.
This year the indication point to gen.
orally happy Christmas, for prosperity
has once again spread her mantle of
generosity over the land. and there will
be very few. indeed. who will not be re-
membsred In the approaching season OF
good will toward all men
Aionx Broad street there are many
signs OF the great festival. The big en-
poriums are filled almost TO the very
sidewalks with beautiful and useful ar
ticles from penny dolls to dollar silks,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Fire i'm Prince Edward.

KEYSVILLE. VA. Dec l0-Special-
Yesterday at =. NJ. the magnificent
residence, known as Cedar Hill, and be
longing to J. II. Carson, in Prince Ed
ward county, was totally destroyed by
fire. together with all his furniture and
supplies The fire was first discovered
i'm the roof over the cook room and was
accidental. Mr. Carson was absent and
there was no one at home at the time,
but his wife and negro girl.
II was insured in the Georgia Home
Insurance Company for 5000 OH dwell
ing. and 81 900 on furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

and amusing toys OF all kinds are plenti-
fully displayed
Happy faces along the streets indicate
also that antcipations Of happy times
are rampant.
The prices Of Christmas goods this
year are much lower than they were last.
and flowers are plentiful and cheap. The
markets are filed with game and fowl
and seasonahe fruits and vegetables,
and purchases are numerous
The children are living I'm an elysium
OF pleasure at the prospect ahead iof
them Of day OF big pop-crlchers and
plenty OF pie and the sunday schools
are preparing TO give their little charges
a hint NJ christmas times. and all hands
are glad that Christmas is coming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
SOUTHERN NOTES.
Clippings Here and There from Dixie
Newspapers.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. s.-A eau
Gus of the Democratic members of the
assembly tonight finally, fully and firm
ly declared I'm favor of a constitutional
convention for Alabama, and arranged
the preliminaries for one.
The bill prepared by the caucus is a
party measure, and WIFI receive the vote
Of the Democrats in both Houses. 1t
Will provide for the holding OF an cleo
tion during next July TO determine
whether the people OF the state want a
new constitution and to select delegates
10 the convention to be held the follow
ing month. County representation will
bo the same as In the general assembly
The proposed convention is intended to
remedy the ballot regulations and other
defects in the present constitution.-At-
lanta Constitution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
H u N H REYS'

attendld were Mesdamcs Il. L. Turner,
James Norvell O.. S Brine. f. A. Batto.
j. II. Smith and Harry Schwartz, and
Misses BERTHE Burnell. Lizzie Smith. SAL
lie Powell and Mary Turner. Delicious
refreshments were served during the az
ternoon.
The resignation Of Rev. Mr.. ]. Arson,
as principal Of the Graded school, leaves
a vacancy which the trustees will I'll on
the 18th of December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

Private advices received from Norfolk
last night state that Rev. j. Sidney
Peters. pastor OF the Barton Heights
NJ +. church. while critically III, Is hold
ing his own. and unless unforeseen com
piications arise he has a chance for re-
covery.
Rev. Jack Rosser will I'll Mr.. Peters
pulpit at the morning service to-day,
aud Rev. j. Powell Garland. the presid-
ing Elder. will preach tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE ACTVES FOR BAILEY.
They Endorse Him for Democratic
Leader of the HOuSe.

The Clay Ward Actives held their
monthly meeting last night. There was
not q large ~-----~ance.
Secretary Clyde W Saunders being an
sent I'm New York. Mr.. Henry H. carter
was appointed as secretary pro tenn
A resolution was passed requesting
Congressnen John Lamb 10 vote for
Joseph w Bailey TO be the Democratic
leader I'm the fifty-sixth Congress.
The death of Mr.. Robert Ralston, VINO
has been the sergeant-at-arms OF the
Actives since their oganzation. was an
nounced and a committee. with Mr.. ID.
r. Craddock as chairman. was appointed
TO draft suitable resolution and report
at the next meeting.
Mr.. Robert Parker was elected SER
geant-at-arms. and Mr.. Joseph Firth was
chosen assistant sergeant-at-arms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
EMP0RlA NOTES.
CreensyiIIe Soldier Sick-An Elegant
Reception.

psfPORIA, VA, Dec 1o.-,Special.--
s,rivate Sims Gregory. OF Company l,
rourth Virginia Regiment. is so alarm
ingly III in the hospital at Savannah,
Ca, that his iathss mas o'e" s"iain0neo
20 attend at his bedside
Mrs. w. T. Jiiiar gave an elegant tea
FRIDAY afternoon from 70 p. M. 10 her
sister, Mrs. John Price. Of Bristol. Mrs.
PrI~e and Mrs B. ID. Tillar assisted her
IN receiving her guests. The ladies who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
TENNESSEE iNnIrsrRIEs-

Many facts are in evidence which show
that the various Industries of the State
are taking on fresh life and are exhibit
ing new interest In advancing their
own welfare as vol as that Of the State
In general. The industries of Tennessee
are muItitudinous and it is only by har-
mOnious and united effort that good re-
suits will be accomplished. The manu.
featuring industries of the State-the fer
tilizer, woodworking. milling. cotton man.
ufacturing-are receiving an attention
from the outside world never given them
before, inquiries are being made concern
ing Tennessee's opportunities, and we
know that here In Nashville the Nash
vile Chamber Of Commerce is constant
ly receiving letters from parties whose
attention has been attracted to Tonnes
see by the advertisement the State has
received the past year.-Nashville Ameri-
can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Funeral of Mrs. Guigon.

The funeral Of Mrs. 4. B. Guigon,
whose death was announced In The
Times, will take place from the Church
of the Holy Trinity this afternoon at
o'clock.
The city union of Kings Daughters will
attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
PROTECTING THE FRUIT.

ORLANDO. FLA. December Son the
mornings OF December 9Th and It'll frOsts
visited this section. Early garden veget-
ables in exposed places were cut off, but
no damage was done to either oranges or
pineapples or TO the trees or plants. II
was cold enough. however. to put the
pineapple growers on notice, AMI several
OF them kept up fires inside of their
sheds. Others who had made the neces-
sary preparation covered their entire
sheds with canvass so that the cold wind
could not get inside. Hon Isaac Hopper
had his entire three-acre pinery so COW
cred. He has his canvass made up in
large sheets ana mounted on rollers. so
that all that was necessary was 10 get
out the rolls. place them in position. and
unroll them like the canvas awnings
over store fronts. Three acres of canvas
20 an item, but IL pays. Others are
adopting the same method and with sat
isfactory results.-Florida Times-Union.
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A Shameful ExHIR1r1nN

That was shameful exhibition Of
public immortality in Augusta on We'd
nesday. There was an election for CITY
Councilmen there. and. according to our
dispatches, the negro voters were bought
by the hundreds. The bribing was done
openly and above board. Some OF the
voters even permitted the s. bills they
received to be pinned to their coat col
lars TO show that they had been bought.
What virtue can there be In a citizen
who openly glories in his own degrade
ton? For years the bribing OF voters at
municipal elections has been tolerated
in Augusta. and IT is probable that the
people OF that city who have much at
stake, could not have honest govern
ment unless they gave higher price for
tho purchaseable vote than the opposl-
ton. What is to be the outcome of such
a condition Of affairs as exists in Au-
gusta is not difficult 20 foresee. Corrupt
politics means corrupt government.
Eventually the city will be overwhelmed
with debt or else there will be enormous
taxes for which there will be no i'm
provement to show.-Savannah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Major Tyler Goes to Cuba.

Major S. Heth Tyler sailed from New
York yesterday afternoon on the Con-
cho for Cuba The vessel will arrive at
Havana Tuesday Major Tyler Is a son
of the Governor of Virginia and Is pay
master in the United States Volunteer
army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

LOST. A RED MOROCCO POCKET
BOOK, with the name of s. Blanchard
i'm gilt letters on the inside. containing
some papers of 10 value except TO the
owner Finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning TO I'LL east Cary street.
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9 7 =
L. DIR. Humphreys Cure for
Colds, Lingering Coughs. and
g r ! p

The air is filled with poi
sOnOus Grip; it enters the
system with every Cold and
is manifest by the tenacious
way the Cold "hangs on"
"77' taken early breaks it
up promptly. Taken during
its prevalence prevents its
invasion. Taken while SUI
ferine, a cure is speedily
realized
At druggists or sent prepaid; price, PC
and SOC. large pocket flask. sl.D. Dr.
Humphreys Manual at druggists or sent
free.
Humphreys Med. Co.. Cor. William g.
John SIS. New York BE sure to get
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

LOST. SATURDAY EVENING, BE
tween Miller & Rhoads and 6lS north
Tenth street. a CASE WITH GOLD
SPFCTACLES. Suitable reward Will be
paid If left at No. 6ls north Tenth
street. city. oeli
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Bishop Gibson TO Preach.

Right Rv. Robert A. Gibson. Bishop
Coadjutor Of Virginia. will preach at st.
PaUl's church this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

LOST THURSDAY NIGHT, At THE
MEYERS opening. a POCKET-BOOK
containing about s23 in bills and silver.
Finder will please return to jOi north
Seventh and receive a liberal reward,
dell A. WIDOW.
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LOST AND FOUND.

.~~~O~~oO~-~-O-O-~-~-O-N-~ O~-O~~~~NO-~OO-0-~
LOST. BETWEEN FOURTH AND
Leigh and Fifth and Broad. a RED
RUSSIA POCKET BOOK. containing
mileage tickets and other railroad and
steamship transportation, negotiable
notes and other memoranda and papers
valuable only to owner. Payment OF
papers and use Of transportation has
been stopped. Suitable reward IL re-
turned to f. V. BALDWIN, 51S north
Fourth street dell