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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

claiming that they had liquidated them.
This claim was based upon payments made
in State treasury warrants during the war,
which the railroads claimed they had u
right to use in making these payments.
The State denied this right and insisted
that all payments maize in such treasury
warrants were null and void. In 1894 suit
was brought by tho attorney general
against the Houston ard Texas Central
Railway company. and the Galveston,
Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway com
pany for the amount claimed by the State
10 be due on account OF the payments
mado In State treasury warrants; all the
balance OF the debt having been paid In
lawful money OF the United States.
In February. 1896, Judgment was rem
dered by the district court against these
corporations for total amount or SLIGO
6I7.i4, this being the amount that was
found by the court to be due by reason of
payments made in State treasury warrants.
In said judgment the lien Of the State on
all these properties was foreclosed, and
the property ordered to be sold In salts
faction OF the judgment. The defendants
Ape led and the supreme court OF this
State affirmed the decision OF the lower
court, and tho case is now pending In the
supreme court of the United States.
The above is brief statement OF all
moneys loaned to railroad companies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
.AvA1nApLE SCHOOL FuNp.

Your attention is also directed to this
account. which shows the receipts AMI
disbursements during the fiscal year end
ing August 81, 1885, as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
4 Discovery at Zurich.

A very interesting and pleasant discov
cly is announced from Baden. near Iu'
rich. The learned have been discussing
Tor ages whether anything In the way
of hospitals were known 10 the anclents-
10 is not 10 be said that they have been
dispulng. for there was not material
enough hitherto TO support a lively arSu-
ment one might read the whole volume
OF Grek and Roman literature, carefully
too, without noticing one passage that
might bee interpreted as an alusion 10
a hospital the works g. HlppOcralea
could not fail 90 speak OF them surely. II
any existed, but nothing l. there beyond
a reference TO the notes OF eases OBJ
served in the Temple OF Esculapius. 50
IL is generally assumd that there were
no hospitals in those days; the Esciepia
were baths with massage treatment
Scholars who hold TO the other opinion
can adduce only hints In its favor But
now We hear that one has actually been
discovered an baden. containing four
teen rooms, supplied with many kinds Of
medical pharmaceutical and surgical ap-
paraus probes. tubes. pincers, cauteriz-
ing Instruments, and even a collection OF
safety pins for bandaging wounds
these things are familiar. There are also
medicine spoons in bone and silver, meas
uring vessels. Jars ana pots for ointment.
some still containing traces Of the oint'
ment used" The latest date Of the coins
found appears to be the reign OF Hadrlan.
Probably IL was military hospital, for
this was the station Of the VII and VIII
T.eqions But the ind is certainly not
less interesting on that account. FOR the
army medical service of Rome and Greece
is one Of the deepest mysteries or
archaeology. Caesar refers only once TO
a., reglroenfal surgeone-ir o. ere a single
distinct alusion elsewhere? We hail with
ru1zied gratitude the casual remark or
Xenoohon that the Spartans sent their
doctors 10 the rear when fight impend-
ed-but we look vainly for more informa-
ton from him or anybody else.-London
Stanard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
The Court of Justice John.

ID. Donati was charged with keeping his
barroom open on Sunday, and a number
Of witnesses testified that they procured
drinks in the bar on Sunday but IN order
to allow Donau time TO secure witnesses
the case went over to Thursday.
George Booker, who had been charged
with attempting to extort sum OF
noney from ID. Donau was honorably
DISCHARGED. Donau alleged that Booker
demanded hush" money Of him. in refer
ence to the charge of keeping his bar
open on Sunday.
A. Polan. on the charge Of assaulting
Robert Flournoy. colored, was fined $ly
and costs.
one of the largest dockets OF the year
confronted the Figure on the Pedestal
this morning.
Walter Amos. volunteer soldier. who
has been in trouble before was hned 80
and required to give security for twelve
months for assaulting and choking MS
wife. He denied that he did IT, but the
marks Of his fingers were on the throat
OF Mrs. Amos.
Joe Bedford, colored. beat Annie Morton
because some one told him that she was
on Church Hill without telling him about
II. lie denied It. but witnesses disproved
his denial. and Joe was fined SO.
G. A. Wingfeld. a small white boy. was
fined 50 ~ and costs for throwing rocks
in the street.
Ed. McKensen wanted 10 fight some
body on the street. and raised disturb
ance. The affair cost him $3.50.
Charles CASTOR. colored. alleged 70 have
assaulted and beaten Virginia Frayser,
will tell about it on the 22d instant, be-
cause of the illness of an important wit
ness.
VIM. A Watson got drunk and beat his
wife, and then asked 10 be given ten
davs. but the Figure on the Pedestal gave
him sixty instead and he was satisfied
Punch Robinson. a colored boy. got
big fire-cracker and lit 1t and then placed
II under Peter Wrens arm, where II ex-
ploded and burned Peter. Punch was
fined $500. which he could not pay.
Julia Robinson. colored, was taxed 81
for allowing her COW 10 run at large.
Anna Robinson. colored, was charged
90 because her son threw a rock in the
street.
II. C. Heckler paid 81 for keeping his
stan at the market open after hours.
70. l.. Morris was alleged 10 have been
disorder.y and abused Mrs. Nesper, in
shat he cursed her for beating his dog.
No evidence was introduced 10 convict
Mr.. Morris. and he was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
MOSOUITO-TIME IN FLORIDA
i Region That is Worse Than n''' cd
New Jersey.


T shall never forget the fet Ind
when one of my ne.ghbors SAIL as the
beginning of the season. "Oh, well, there
are not many days when You cannot
drive into town 600 the middle Of the day
for the mail" 1 dld not understand her
or scarcely believed her, but 1 do now.
also know of several other families who
have regularly prepared for the mosquito
season by laying n a stock of sewing
and reading. and who announced, when
tbe season began. that they tld not In
fond to I'D Qua Or receive until lJ was
over. SD chat practically al. social life
les at staudstl. invitations usually
ended with. weather and mosquitoes
Dermittine." The moonlight nights in
This Utte corner of the earth are siofi-
Gus. but We nave only been able 10 enjoy
them from our front piazza steps once
io nearly two months and tntn only for
a briaf hslf-hour. while strong sea-
breeze swept I'm over the bay, al the
same time friends living a mile away
have sat out on their pizza every
evening for "a while
am writing OF lie on the last coast or
Florida more than three hundred
miles south OF s Augustine. and OF
part Of the country that. IN spite Of
MOSQUITOES. has q wonderful future De-
fore IL. ana is already the great truck
garden section of the state for early
vegetables and tropical fruit As wei
as q most delightful winter resort ana
fishing and hunting country
Sitting now AZ my front window oe-
hind a screen OF the finest wre-work,
Of l.
full Of LANDSCAPES. the blue waters OF the
bav rlppliur i'm the sunshine. the long
leaves or branches Of the cocoanut trees
bending and swaying with a pleasant
rust,ing. while the crimson t'ossoms OF
the hibiscus bushes arc nodding good
naturcdlv over the gray stones OF the
wall. at the mocking-hird playing hide
and-seek among the ginger plants; and
lust beyond the wall. On the path lead
ing up from the water. and bordered on
both sles by banana trees, there comes
a man. who has JUST landed at the wharf
with a string of sea trout TOT me- ne
wears n frame over his head covered
with mosquito netting, and. as they say
here. is 'battin, himself with green
branch that saw him break from my
favorite guava-frce or course | shall
buy the fish which Will cost mere
tribe. but il viii take NJ fd7l ten NM
utes to clear the kitchen OF mosquitoes
that viii come in with the sea beauties;
for, as my hshermean says, they are
very bad this morning
If he We're a visitor he would nave 10
brush or be brushed of before ne could
enter with the palmetto brush that
takes the place Of the front door bell
during mosquito time; for the brushing
operation is a noisy one. All out-of-
door work must be attended 20 N me
middle OF the day. when the MOSQUITOES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Moscley.
Mr.. TlLLMAN HERE TONIGHT.
He VIII Address Mass-Meeting at
the Academy.

Senator Benjamin r. Tillman. OF South
Carolina, will speak at the Academy of
Music tonight. under the auspices OF the
Old Dominion Democratic Club
He is expected to reach here at $40 =.
NJ. and Will be met by the reception COM
mittee and escorted TO Fords Hotel
where he will be entertained
President Wood. OF the Club, will call
the meeting TO order and city Chairman
jefferson Wallace viii preside and intro
duce Senator Tillman and Captain Lamb
who will speak.
A number of seats In the orchestra cir
Gle will be reserved for ticket holders.
The remainder OF the house viii be open
10 the public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19

nie. Of Amelia Courthouse, and others.
The Rev j. Il. Rennie was elected mod
orator. and Revs. c. NJ. ChumDley and j.
+. Cook clerks.
The sermon was by the Rev. c. NJ.
Chumbley. retiring moderator. on Ephe-
slams l.. dob. on the subject: Christ
Complete in the Church" The discourse
was characterized by great thoughtful
ness movement. and earnest, logical rea-
soning Ii made a strong impression
on all present After the sermon Holy
Communion was celebrated, Drs. X. +.
Kerr and S. s. Laws presiding.
A goodly number of lay delegates were
present. among whom were MessTs Ger
vass Storrs, Calvin Wilson, Il. IS. Somer-
Vile. II. NJ. Beattie, Joseph Blair. and
others.
The presbytery will continue its sessions
throughout the week, beginning at $3.50
A. NJ each day. There will be sermon
AT II NJ. to-day, and foreign mission
airy meeting tonight at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
WEDDING IN EMP0RlA.
The Marriage OF DIR Joseph II. Smith
and Miss Claudia Tiiiar.

EMPORIA. VA. oct IS. - Special -
The Baptist church II noon to-day was
the scene Of a beautiful marriage. wher
Miss Claudia Tillar became the bride Of
Dr. Joseph II. Smith. Mrs W. g. Deal
presided al the organ and 10 the strains
OF Tohengrins wedding march the at
tendants entered the church in the fol-
low order Messrs H. W Hall and A.
NJ Porter. Wilker Turner and L. A.
Williams. Chan. Weaver and NJ. G.. Ma
son. Mr.. L. T. Goodwin. the best
man and the groom. Miss Matte Tillar.
the young sister Of the bride was flower
girl and preceded Miss Fannie Sims. Of
Brunswick county, who was maid Of
honor.
The bride. most tastefully attired in
travelling dress Of brown cloth. came I'm
with her brother. Mr. w. T. Tiiiar. who
gave the bride away.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Vernon l. Arson and while IT was
being performed the soft strains Of THE
Sweetest story Ever Told" was hcauu-
fully rendered by tho organist
The church was prettily decorated with
native evergreens. ferns and Potted
plants. the floral decorations were from
Atlanta. the native place Of the groom.
the late benjamin ID. Tiliar. the first
president OF the Atlantic and Danviile
railroad and is a popular and attractive
young lady.
4 handsome reception was rendered the
young couple and their attendants last
night at the residence Of Mr.. W. T. Til
lar. Immediately after the ceremony.
Dr. and Mrs. Smith left on the o'clock
train on the Atlantic and Danyille rail-
road for the wedding trip.
Caivin-Rca.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. oct. Is
Specialize Hillsborough Baptist church
fifteen miles south Of this city. I'm Abe
marie county. was the scene of n beau
tiful October wedding at 1920 o'clock this
morning. The parties TO the contract
were Or. James Armstead Calvin, lead
ing young dentist Of this city. and Miss
Annie Eliza Rea daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James II. Rea, a beautiful and ac-
complished young lady and widely known
as the belle of Hnlsborough
The attendants We're Dr. Hurbert
Barksdale and Mr.. Edgar Richardson. Of
this city. Messrs. Dean Tiiiman and Eu-
gne Rea. of HHlsborough. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Gaines pas
tor Of the church
DR.. and Mrs. Calvin left for a northern
tour
Dr. and Mrs. Calvin will be az home I'm
Charlottesville on November the first
Davis-Jennings.
ORANGE. Va. oct IS Special-A
pretty home marriage took place az Clif-
ton. Orange county. Va, last Wednesday
al the residence OF the bride mother
Mrs Mary A. jennings.
The contracting parties were Miss Lila
Pere Jennings and Mr.. w. +. DAVIS OF
Baltimore.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
J. r. Ellis. of GordOnsvllo. The bride ne
ing given away by her uncle. General g.
G.. Wharton. Of Radlord Vac ana h,r
brother DR. James A. Jennings. of Wash
ington. acting as best man.
Among the guests We're Judge Hamlet
and wife Of Washington. d. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19

few remarks. closing with a call Tor
three cheers for President Mckinney
which We're given with Will
The exercises were ended with me rem
dition of America by the band. N''
audience standing.
During tire afternoon meetings were
held in various parts of the city. one or
the Columbia Theatre which was a1-
dressed by General Miles. General Henry
VI. DuMeld and Booker n. Washington.
GENERAL MILES SPEECH.
General Miles said. "Whue The chlyairy
of the South and the yeomanry of ire
North WED with their devotion 20 the
cause OF their country and Boz their pride
I'm It's nag which hOated over AN. ltt
glorious fact that patriotism was NOT cone
fined t0 any one section or race Tor ih'
sacrifice. bravery and iorutude me
white race was accompanied ny inc gale
lantry OF the black as they swept over
inranched lines and later volunteered 90
succ0r the sick. nurse the dying ana bury
the dead In the hospitals and tne cuban
camps.
The remarks of the commanding gene
eral of the army met with great favor
and DEE was again and again compelled I'D
DOW nls aclluDt .ll-tiEriIr COB I.. HI-
pause that greeted him as he wished
Booker Washington was thc last speak
el' anu il'' i'''''''N '''"''
ilu'h enthusiasm
He said in part:
thar has a right to Rejoice more thln an.
other over the outcome of our recent
war % is the American negro. You knew
he could clear your Forests. iiN t''t
coal, hiId your i-i.. 'id' 'li '"i iL
cotfon t84n trc world can CONSUME. b.t
You doubted whether 0r uot Doe could Doe
depended upon t0 nsnt lor lneru. DID ae-
lend tne honor and safety of ms ftIll-
hc. AT santiago ana Li D...} l'u
eel tne NEGRO ",H .,r
inns county. pib D., ',l
el.e-i iils LUZ ,t,. '. t,. ,',li..- tf.
s5yorJ9 A.. Me- n,I.Ir...l i.p Io fr, nIrI-
esr r,st of manhood DO every point where
we were trusted Boz connection Ulll t.'
spanish-American war. in tne snug. d'
5rd 49,. Yfa l...'... l.. '..'..s obi his
country whether m war or peace.
.During the last six months you have
been testing us as =. pr nre i'd fol i..
Wheeler from the lips of northern slIo'
and southern soldier lhal "e olA H'- .'
you Vow "e are soHs I'D ..." ,-'
Die. We are COINS lo pNe '.- "ii
We are gong lp pl.p'.. ."-,t.. .ri
pt"pel.l. ',li.'e ti,brsf drtf.t .f rifi-
Sl@siin When W. have s, prepared our
selves ms a race. we are going f0 ask fuIt
bon every part OF this country sou accord
Ties that you N'" 'N' s --- .-4 ..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
PRESBYTERlANS IN SESSION.
Session OF the East Hanover Prcsby
terry In Mizpah Church.

The Pressytery OF East Hanover met in
IA pan chdrcn on Chestnut Hill, at 3
o'clock last evening Among those pres
ent were the Revs Donald Guthrie, G. r.
HYDE. c. n. Van Houten. j. &. Stewart.
J. p. Cook. d. X Walthall. c. NJ. Chum-
bley. W. S. Campbell. 8, S. Laws. D. D..
and Robert p Kerr ID. D.. OF Richmond.
and from points outside Of kichmond'
Rosebro. d. D., Of Petersburg; Rev. T. p.
Dpes, b. D.. OF Blackstone; Rev. r: r.
Howison, IL D., OF Fredericksburg; Rev.
80 G. Hutton, Of Crewe. Rev. J. T. Rem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Davis Jennings
Mr.. Governs VIEWS.

Meaning ofthe Big Purchase of +. Il
O. Z ok.
M John K Cowen was at his desk IN
the Baltimore and Ohio Building at an
early hour this morning and was asked
whether the control OF the road had pass
ed into the hands Of new capitalists, put
he declined to answer the question def
nitely. Instead OF doing so he illustrated.
"The Vanderbits do not own the New
York Central for instance ne said, but
there is no question but that they COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
stable Burned.

The bright light seen in the northwest
heavens about 7 o'clock last evening
was the reflection from the burning of a
stable on the estate formerly owned by
Mr. John b. Crenshaw. about half a mile
north of the corporate limits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
AQUIET MARRIAGE
IN PETERSBURG.
Mr.. S. J. Williams Makes Miss SaIIIe
Leigh Bragg His Bride.
ACQUITTED OF CHARGE OF ARSON
The Funeral of DIR. II. G.. Leigh, 81.
was Very Largely Attendcd-Dr.
Starr Goes over From Rich
mond TO Take Part in Services

PETERSBURG. VA, October 1S-spe-
cial.-Mr. s. J. Williams and Miss Sallie
Leigh Bragg were quietly married this
afternoon at the residence Of tho latter.
Mr.. Mortimer Williams. a brother OF the
groom. was best man. and Miss Bessie
Davis. Of Richmond. maid OF honor Rev.
George W. Wray and Rev. J. W. Rose
bro. d. d.. omclated. The couple left
for Washington on bridal tour.
ACQUITTED.
Rebecca Rumn (co.oreD was tried in
tho County Court OF Prince George to-
day for burning the dwelling OF George
Wooten IN that county and was ac-
quilted.
W. O. Clark. son Of a well known oiti-
zen OF this place who was recently adj
judged 10 be suffering from NeptomInia,
was taken 10 the asylum no Williams
burg this afternoon.
DR.. LEIGHS FUNERAL.
The funeral Of the late Dr. II. g. Leigh,
Sr took place this afternoon from
Westinghouse Methodist Episcopal
church (South) and was very largely at
tended all classes and professions being
represented 4. =. Hill Camp OF Con-
federste Veterans attended IN a body
The services were conducted by Rev
Georg ". Wray. the pastor, Rev. J. W..
Rosebro D. D.. pastor of Tabb-strect
Presbyterian church. and Rev. W. O..
Starr. OF Richmond. the latter n kins-
man Of the deceased.
The medical faculty OF this city held
r1eeting to-day and adopted suitable
resolutions on the death Of Or. Leigh.
who WAS ono of its oldest members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
EIks To Meet.

Tonight Richmond Lodge of Elks Will
hold an important meeting for special
work and exemplification OF the new rit-
ual
After the meeting a social session will
be held to which all members and visiting
members are cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Mr. Uankins Elected.

Mr.. ]. @. Hankins was last night elected
treasurer OF the Wednesday Club for the
casionsd by the rsAsnatioo OF J. Scott
Parrish. resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
CAPT. WILLARD
WILL RESIGN.
He viii Retire from Command of
His Company.
COL. BAKER COMES TO THE CITY.
AtFiist He Opposes and Then He APP
proyes of the Plan 10 Muster Out
His Regimcut-Military and
Capitol Items.

Captain Joseph Z. willard will in
dav or two resign the command OF his
company in the Third Regiment. lie
will do this just as soon as he gets all
his records in good shape His work IS
nearly completed. The Captain had
force Of men at work until last night.
Captain willard has made most pop
ular officer and his men are greatly in
love with him. He is anxious TO retire
now that there IS no prospect Of further
fighting. He would not have thought OF
resirning as long as the services Of his
company might be needed.
First Lieutenant s. r. Donohoe will
succeed Captain Willard and Second
Lieutenant Moncure and First Sergeant
Dove will each be moved up in order.
other promtons will follow in regular
order
COLONEL BAKER is HERE.
Colonel J. c. Baker came to Richmond
YESTERDAY
He was az first opposed 20 mastering
out the Second Regiment At tho com
pany stations. After hearing the rea-
sons FOR the change I'm the programme.
the Colonel gave his APPROVAL to the re-
vised plans He thinks now that II will
be better not TO have the regiment come
n Richmond.
Major Shanks left last night for Lynch
burg. Roanoke and other company sta
tons 70 arrange for the feeding and
lodging Of the companies. He expects
10 be back here by Saturday or Sunday.
The work Of polling the Second Regi-
ment 70 ascertain how many men wish
10 stay IN the service will not be COM
peted until the companies assemble mt
the places whore they are 10 be mustered
out. So far. a very large percentage Of
the men have signined their intention 10
stay IN the service
The work OF mastering out the Third
IS progressing rnniffv mr. " T. James
was added 10 the list OF surgeons yes
tcrday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Virginia Family
Afflicted in Various Ways, But
All Find Help
Hoods sarsapariiIa Cures Cyspop-
STA and Oshor Troubles.


al have taken Hoods Sarsaparills as
blood purifier with good results. ] also
took 1t while going through the critical
period OF my life which l have always
dreaded. My age is "a years and never
felt better in my lie. About two months
ago my arm was covered with carbuncles,
but these have all healed since taking
Hoods sarsaparilia. My little daughter
had dyspepsia for two years and medicines
did not give her permanent relief. She
was obliged 20 stay out OF school and /
became discouraged. ! began giving her
Hoods Sarsa parilla and now she is gong
to school every day. has good appetite
and sleeps we'll. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
cured my son Of cstsrrh." Mrs. HARRY
GROVES, 1903 Fifth Avenue, North West,
Roanoke, Virginia. Remember
Hoods SarsapaTilIa
Is the best the one True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
NeYerTind

the head II it
aches or feels
d ~. T n q
tr o u b ! e isn't
there. y e V g r
m / n q I n =
m o u I h If r.
tastes b a d ~.
The trouble Us
I o " er down
In the stomach
IL . & ! . Z I . r :
Stomach Bit
tiers is " h a {
you n = 2 d 20
make you well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19

FOR SALE. ONr FIRsT-CLAss BEsT
make POOL TABLE Has been used
three months. Must be sold a, once.
Address Box 40. Rishmend. Va oclo