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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
TOBACCO MEN
IN WASHINGTON.
They are Representatives of the To-
bacco Trade Of Two States.
PROTEST THE EXCESSIVE TAX
The Retroactive Clause Also a Cause
for Opposition-The Commissioners
Fayors Eight Cents But Dingley
Stands out for Twelve Cents

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April l9.-spe-
ciaI.-Messrs. A. Maupin. of Richmond
John f. Rison and .. G. Wemple, OF
Danville; w G.. Lee. Of Martinsville' ana
Z. II. Haynes. Of Winston, y. C., repre-
senting the tobacco trade, arc in WASH
ington.
Accompanied by Representative swan
son. a member of the Ways and Means
Committee. they called to-day on Hon.
n. b. Scott. commissioner OF internal
revenue. and had a pleasant conference
with him.
THE AMOUNT OF TAX.
The Commissioner recommends only an
eight cent tax on tobacco.
Chairman Dingley has been figuring on
twelve cents and intends so TO report
The tobacconists will appear before the
Ways and Means Committee tomorrow
and protest against the proposed twelve
cent tax and also against the proposed
retroactive feature Of the bill.
THE RETROACTIVE PLAN.
But from all I can learn the Repuhli-
can members Of the committee are going
n Insist on this retroactive scheme and
tho hli VIII probably 80 through the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20

irr fred. The rammer staff is balanced
sn his handsome beneath and one above
and 1uat on the Qm viye TO serve his
piece with either sWab or lamp. as ac-
zion REQUIRES The simple close hitting
uniform with am accoutrements except
waist belt cast aside that action may
mot br imucdcd. offers little opportunity
Tor CELEBRATIONS which too often are only
intended to distract the attention from
those points by which figure should De
Judged. .,.,
like the mfantryman. the face when
looks out beneath the well remembered
SLOUGH hat is that OF q man IN the nvS'
strength and condition Of his me- inc
14rket is buuoned close Co the chlh' an"
fba trousers are tucked into his SOCKS
according 10 the habitual Coniedeid'7
LIFE LIKE FEATURES.
,rt. -tafye stands six feet ten inches
,tcb besides the seven inch plinth, which
eI.rte down 90 four inches at the cages.
and weighs go pounds. Cast IN several
rI.res lbs iontug and pinuing together
1... l,.eu accomplished in a manner Wtlch
lo.,es NOT the slightest trace IN the work
.rpo lottcred buttons and other small de-
t.us sre brought out with sharpness
which is commeudable. while the lea-
,,,rae whether viewed Boo prohle or 'front.'
arc clear cut and lie-hke .
THE remaining figure Of the caValryihan
te almost finished. and the plaster mouei
~ the color-bearcr TO surmount the elsh-
,r-foot shaft has Just been received az lne
foundry from Mr. Moyuihan. rms latter
qgYre is to Doe over ten feet high, out
,,.,c, viewed ON top OF the shaft his d.
mansions will shrink considerably
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
TO INVESTIGATE THINGS.
The Board Of Visitors OF the V. VI. ].
To Meet To-day.

The Board OF Visitors OF the Virginia
Military Institute will meet at Murphy's
Hotel to-day at II o'clock to consider
the report OF the recent Court OF Inquiry
that considered the difficulty between Mr..
Percy Halves Jr.. and the first class at
the Institute. The history OF this trou-
bic has been published in full in The
Times
MIR. :. Houston Letcher OF Lexington,
president of the board. Is In the city 10
attend the meeting. and Is stopping. at
Murphy's Hotel. General Scott Shipp'
superintendent Of the Institute, who Is
one of the principal witnesses In the case.
and Col W. II. POague. treasurer ana
military storekeeper OF the Institute. also
arrived here yesterday and VIII atteho
the meeting as witnesses. other mem
hers of the board who are already here
are Acknowledgement Male. Superinten-
dent of Public instruction SouthaU Col
Grenville Gaines. of Warrenton, and Col
g.. Percy Halves OF Richmond.
When seen last night Mr.. Letcher sal1
he was not familiar with the details OF
the Halves case. and did not exactly
know what testimony would be brought
before the board. or what they would De
asked to consider.
fraternities at the Institute in violation
OF the rules ne said he did not know what
there was In these reports, ana had ~
darstood that complaints had been MADE
from some sources about the existence OF
the fraternlties, though he knew llttle
about them except what he had seen pup
Usbed i'm The Times. He presumed that
me matter would Pc brought before the
hoard for investigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
WORE A WINDOW SASH.
A Burglar Sees Hard Times in Nelson.
Mysterious Fowl.


HOWARDSVILLE. VA, April 19-Spe-
cial- thief broke into the store Of the
late ~ h. Dowdy at Slate River Mills.
several nights ago.
lie first attempted to enter through the
door. but IL withstood his efforts. lie
then got through a hole in the window
from which a large pane OF glass had
been extracted. lie had been in the store
only a few minutes when he was heard
and the outcry frightened him away.
In making his exit through the window
he was in such a hurry that he tore the
whole window out. There is so clue as
10 his identity.
gentleman crossing the river Satur-
day morning saw several large white
water fowl. At intervals they raised
their wings up and did as II they were
about to fly, but would settle down into
the water and float along for awhile and
then repeat the operation. From their
actions and form, they were very much
like swan. They never visit this section.
and then II is too late for them to be in
this latitude any way.
Mr. Thomas Turner has returned from
Richmond. where he went a month or so
ago TO have an operation performed for
appendicitis.
Mrs. General 4. NJ. Logan left for Rich
mond yesterday with a party of friends,
who have been visiting at her summer
home, "Algoma."
DR.. Darlington, of Richmond. Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Masons
in Virginia, was here Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
MECKLENBURG COURT.
The County Executive Committee Ar
range for District Meetings.

BOYDTON, VA, April 19-Special.-
Mecklenburg County Court convened
yesterday and will be In session for sew
eral days, as there are two important
criminal cases TO be heard. One is the
trial OF Bob Sturdvant for the murder
or Turner Jiggetts, the other, Celia Lowry
for infanticide. All the parties are col
Ored.
The County Democratic Executive Com
mittee which met here yesterday to ar
range for district meetings 10 elect dele
gates to the Congressional convention,
endorsed s. Z. Epes for Congress and APP
pointed April Sd as the day for holding
the county district meetings. out or
fifteen members. there were thirteen
present.
Parties who seem to know the senti-
ment Of the people OF the Fourth District,
say that Hon. S. Z. Epes will be nomi-
mated by the Petersburg convention and
that Meclklenburg will send solid dele
cation Tor him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
Snnythe County.

MARION. April 9.-Special-The Math-
isOn Alkal Works at Saltville, closed
down about a week ago for repairs and
to complete arrangements TO manufac-
ture bicarbOnate Of soda, which they pro-
pose 10 soon put on the market in pack
ages such as is now found in grocery
stores
There is no smallpox at Saltville. but
there are two cases In the family Of a
Mr.. Arnold, two or three miles from
Saltvlle I'm Washington county. The
disease is said to have been contracted
at Coeburn.
Colonel John w. Richardson spent last
week here with his family, seeing after
his garden fences. after getting his
other fences "righted up" I'm Richmond.
Mr. Nicholas Snavely died Sunday az
his home. two miles east OF town. He
was one OF the oldest men in this section,
being over lightweight years old.
Mr.. r.. T. COpenhauer. once treasurer
of Smyth county. died suddenly last
week.
The Board Of Directors OF the South
western Hospital was in session here last
Friday. but made no changes I'm the con-
duct OF the affairs OF the hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
William and Mary German.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April 19.-Spe-
cial. The William and Mary German
Club gave another german last night at
Cameron Hall, led by Mr.. James T.
Christian. The dancers were:
Miss Annie Mayo. OF Richmond, with
3. +. Longacre. of LoGdoun.
Miss Edith Jones. OF Richmond with
j. l.. Stubs. of Gloucester.
Miss Murrill Of Richmond. with ]. Il.
Parrish. of New Kent
Miss Lula Wilson. OF Norfolk. with ].
r. Woods, OF Charlottesville.
Miss Jennie Braithwaite. Of Williams
burg with w. &. Rickhard, of Loudoun
Miss Maud BTathwaite. of Williams
burg. with j. G.. Gillespie. Of Smith
county
Miss May Cannon. Of Norfolk. with A.
+. Anderson. OF Charlottesville.
Miss Florence Sweeney. of Williams
burg. with J. T.. Elliot. of Hampton.
Miss Irene Bossioux of Richmond. with
j. Nj. Cowles OF Chatham.
Miss Susan Webb OF Williamsburg
with A. NJ. Bright. OF James City.
Miss Fannie Wilson. Of Norfolk, with
j. \. Christian. OF Williamsburg.
Miss Virginia Wise Of Williamsburg.
with T. W. Brown. OF Old Point.
Miss Bessie Aylett. OF King William.
with Reynolds Hankins. Of Williams
burg.
Mrs Tazewel Hubert. OF Norfolk, with
r. NJ. Hughes of Norfolk.
Mr. and Mrs. J. u. G. Spencer, OF Will
liamsburg,
The stays present were w. c. Jones. Of
California: J. l.. Tucker. OF Danville j.
G. Downing % Downing Va. W. II.
Burke w. p. Moncure. W. o. Topham.
T. ]. Stubs. OF WILLIAMSBURG w. W.
Snead, OF King william; j. 7. Porter
field, Of Chariestown. w. Va; J. ID. An
derton, of Tappshsnnock and 7. s.
Davies. OF Manassas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
FIRE IN KING GEORGE.


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA, April 10
e..o,sl- Fire destroyed the residence OF
~ Andrew Allen in King George coun-
-. ,...,erdav There was no insurance.
Mr. W. p Mathews. or Nasnlil l, on - -,
~ 'i, a., nresented TO tho county OF Essex
80 ,,orfraits. one OF himself ana one
h IN his father. and the TWO Lees,
49, and SON. who for one huhdreu
,'l.-s oued the ofiicc OF clerk Of courts
,r,.a ,,,rfraits were hung on the walls
a. tbe courtroom along with thoSo Vi
otner officials OF the county
Wr John e. Conway. rormeriy Isl.
tc,t of Caroline county ana son OF
,re late Catlctt Conwap. has pe'h erect
ID ,fsvor of CIeburne. Texas
ma. r,urt-houss building IS undergoing
,,,,irs ana being repainted under the
.Ynerls.on OF the Committee on Public
mn. question % opening a new cemetery
Ga beiue considered here. The city Gene
tery is almost filled up and It rs nearly
,nr.os.IbIe 10 secure q lot In II, as me
owner wll not SELL The city has SOFA
rs interest in the last lot II owns 70
Major ~ s. Embrey. II beng a .o.. '.io
tion that hc shall keep I'm order ihe 49, ~
of X ID scmpie. one Of the citys Mayors
before THE war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and other Matters.

DR.. r. L. Triton has been Unexpectedly
called To England by the death OF his
father. Or. simpson. p. V. s.. OF Char
iottesville. will attend 10 his practice dur
ing his absence
officer Clarkson arrested a negro from
South Carolina who had every indication
OF being a suspicious character. lie gave
the name OF Bob Jones and Is locked up
a the Second Station.
Mrs. W. ID. Paxton and children. of the
Mineral Hotel Chase city Va. are stop
ping al Ford's Hotel en- route TO Nor
folk. Va.
Hon. S. NJ Coon and wife. who have
vin,ered at the Mineral Hotel. Chase
city. Va. are at Ford's for few days
on their way 10 Osweso. y. Y, their
home.
The marriage OF Miss Kate Kennon
Williams TO Mr.. Aloon NJ. Rucker VIII
take place on Wednesday. the Z7th az the
residence OF the bride-elect 1875 Floyd
avenue. and will be strictly quiet. owing
10 the Illness OF Mss Williams aunt.
Mrs. n. w. Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
THE ARTILLERY
REPRESENTED.
Second Bronze Figure for Chicka-
manga Battlefield,
FOR THE GEORGIA MONUMENT,
phc Realistic Attitude tho Result of
Careful Observation and Study Of
an Artiilcrist in Drill on the
Part Of Mr.. Fred Moynihan.

The second bronze figure for tho Georgia
state monument 10 boz erected in tho
Chattanooca-C hickamaura National Park
has Just been cast and finished by the
Gorham Manufacturing Company az Pro-
sIdcnco. r.. L. Like the figure OF the in
GantrNman finished some time ago. this
second ono is representative Of a branch
OF the servicc-thc artillery
The attitude IFS technical one I'm a
military sense and SIS evidently the re-
suit OF careful observation and study
Of am artiuerist Goo driu. on the part Of
Air Fred. MOynihan tho sculptor. A
more graceful attitude might have been
easily selected or one which would more
easily dispose OF the long awkward ram
NOR stan. had tho sculptor merely sought
for a pose whose only purpose would be
70 evoke admiration. But 10 will De found
that an Mr Moynihans figures imply
Hctiou-uot quicsccnCe and rcpose
is ACTION.
Consequently This man portrayed Is tho
ono artillery tactics dcsignatCs as No.
T. 1c BIAS just ammcd home the charge
and u.s. stepping back outside ne wheel
with hls right FOOT while tho piece IS he.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
A WAR ANNIVERSARY.
Thirty-Sevcn Years Ago petersburg
Volunteers Went To the Front

Volunteers Went To the Front
PETERSBURG, VA, April 19-Speciai
The Richmond. Petersburg ana OaIoin"
Railroad Companv have force or hands
al work grading its road on me laIin Oh
M n W Iassiter In DinWiddle county
. ehort distance from PetersDuts. w
work ON the first twenty mics OF wy
road Is being pushed as rapluly dS po'
Mr.. De witt Smith. Of New York. pres
ident of the company, who mas berIi ncte
on business connected win inc l""N' '''
returned home ,..,,.,, Tor the
torn ~ The Hastings Court, which begins
on THURSDAY. The petit jurors suInHI ~
are Messrs. W y. Beasley, w I. ply
song. David Bailey. James J. OdIRgi,'
r. N. Craddock. BENJAMIN u. Ju SI'.lr,.,.
Thaddeus c. Jones. ~ u ,i,, MeariIv, r. 4
NJ. Rogers, Rufus +. Nlhel5on' ~ "a
Vartin Jr.' and +. II. Edmunds.
Tbn Norfolk and Western hahIodu
,-on1nanv have issued orders. which went
INTO effect to-day. prohibiting drivers ~ oi
entering the freight depot OF 'he loiul
In This CITY for packages. Hereafter az.
freight consigned 10 parties in tnls cry
viii be delivered TO the drivers az ~
icons or drayc by truckers employer
bv The railroad company. This new oInvr
viii require the employment OF Two auOi-
tional truckers and a clerk. ,,.,-, ,-.e,~o
10
Judge ]. NJ. Mullen as notary pu6llc.
To-morrow is the thirty-seVenth ann
,.ersar-y Of the departure OF the fele -
49,, yyolInteers for Norfolk. VINO lett
bcre on The 10Th day of April lS6l' az the
raI Of the Governor for troops ln,g
consisted Of five companies OF ~ aHll
and one company Of artillery; ne W. .',,,
unteers were Company a. lelet ~ ..I, ?
CIV Guards: Companies * anu -,
Petersburg Grays: Company H. Ie .,,, p,
burg Lafayette Guard: COMPANY ,u
petersburg Rifiemen. Inc hdInvS vi 49, a.,
he volunteers who left here with lhhests
eor,nsnies are now I'm "A frame "hlcn
sdorns the walls OF the han OF the ca''f
~ confederate veterans mere. 60.
The annual meeting Of the Baptlst SUI,
d.v-School Union Association was hSlu
a. the First Baptist church yesteIuay
afternoon when reports nom inc IN, I,,
90 schoo1s Yere read. The toll0Wl.
! oeficers we're elected: President, Is. J"
| Matthews OF the Second church, Nlct'
| PRESIDENT. l.. r. Beasley. OF the EtIIlln
| church. Secretary. s. a. Jordan or W.
| End church. Treasurer. NdlNIh i''"D'
| son. OF the First church. ,- -, pcy,
The annual address was hia"' ny ~
| Cebel Hening Of Burlington Il. t...,,,,.
Mr.. j. l.. Holmes, Onlted SUIT ,,,, I'D,
tor OF public buildings. VIZ ~ 80 ~
| to-dav iuspecting the custom-nouse. ~
| III IN yyocorIuend the paving Of the en-
| trance TO the pOstonice yaio WIN N''' ''''
| brick. -. r.tarsb,trc 10
| ~ cr,pd council Royal Arcauuil
Witch meets In Richmond tomorrow a.
| y ~ Eruse. from Syracuse CouleI.'' ~
| ~ and George ". Tucker from Sou'"
| eide Council NO. rs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20

the Northern cities Much interest Is be-
ing manifested I'm the coming Washington
horse show, and a large number or horses
have been entered from this county.
owing to the beauty and heaithtful-
ness. and the hospitality of her people
Warrentotn has for many years been the
rendezvous of the summer pleasure seek
er. and the hotels and boarding houses
are making preparations TO receive
larger number than usual this summer.
The cadets of the Bethel Military AGA
DENY gave a delightful ball in the armory
last Friday night. many Of Warrentons
young ladies attended.
No opposition has. as yet, been pre-
scented against the return of j. f. RiXey
as member Of Congress from this district.
and it Is thought that he will be renomi-
mated by reclamation.
The Chesapeake Presbytery met in
Warrenton last week, and all Of the
preachers reported their charges to be
i'm excellent financial and spiritual con-
dition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
WHAT MEN SAY Who ARE MASTERS OF The WHEEL.
Some Valuable Hints to BicycIists For
the Coming Season.

81 am an athlete. and. of course. in
my exercises require the most exact
ing physical perfection. IL is some
times the case that after severe
exertion / have headaches or pains
in the back resulting from a strain
upon the system, and / have found
that there is no remedy on earth so
good as Warmers Safe Cure"
Many men and more women after
returning from an energetic spin re-
fresh themselves, and hence counter
act the possible over-exertion, by a
drink OF Warmers Safe Cure. II is
palatable, and. what Is more i'm
portant, prevents the possibility OF
any injury from the effects OF BIZ
cycling. and the coming on OF kidney
or other dangerous diseases.
When great athletes who are in
constant training every hour OF their
lives. find so much benefit In its use.
do you think that you. reader. who
perhaps over-tax your strength un-
Intentionally. may find health by
the use Of this great remedy, which
has been so useful 10 those who have
been under greater strain that have
your
II keeps you in good health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
INSURANCE MANS
HASTY TEMPER.
Charged With FeIoniousIy ASsauIting
a CoIored Woman.
KNOCKED HER DOWN WITH CHAIR
A Justice of the Peace Issues Warrants
Against Sunday Trains, but With
draws Them when He Finds
why They Were Running.

LYNCHBURG. VA. April l9.-SpeciaL-
Mr.. l. T.. Trotter "a well-known insur-
ance agent. was arrested here to-day ON
the charge Of feloniously assaulung.a coll
ored woman named Greasy Matthews.
The woman. while I'm Trotters Office
this afternoon. revlled him severely He
lost his temper. and picking up "a char
Knocked her down. and as she attempted
to gain her feet. he pushed her down
long flight OF stairs leading cut INTO
Main street
NEGROES EXCITED.
The affair created somewhat Of a sem
sation. and I'm a few moments a dense
crowd. consisting mainly of excited ne
groes had gathered about the place. Trot-
ter made his exit from the building by Il
side door lie was afterwards arrested,
and bailed for his appearance to-mor-
row.
The woman. whose condition seemed 10
be serious. was placed in "a wagon. and
removed TO her home.
A few DAYS ago a justice Of Appomattox
county issued nine warrants against the
Norfolk and Western railroad for hauling
freight trains on Sunday As it ocvelop-
ed that the road was rushing coal for
the fleet at Norfolk. the justice promptly
withdrew the warrants
PARALTZED
Mr. Jacob III. Franklin. ex-councilman,
member of the School Board. and prom
inent wholesale grocer. was suddenly
stricken with paralysis last night and
his condition to-day is SO serious that
his death Is hourly expected
The Circuit Court is trying the suit Of
G. II. Monkey VS.. the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. for $1,000 damages. clam
cd for injuries sustained while employed
as a brakeman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
CHANGES AT ABINGDON
4 New Force on Deck at the "oNer"'
mcnt Building There.

ABINGDON, VA. April l9.-SpeclaL-
The United states Treasury Department
has abolished the position OF janitor a.
the United states building here ana es,
tablished the position Of laborer' ihs'eau
Captain Il. p. Morris. janitor' and James
A Logan laborer. go out. ana are SUI
ceeded by Jerry c. kusK' WI'le, anu
- Fowler was on January lst last
,,1nointed custodian. so that there IS an
entirely new force on deck ,
George w. Litchheld. extensively known
as a prominent cities Of Abingdon, IS
,,e,-v I'M and has been for. some time
without material improvement
The fruit is by no means an ki'leu III
this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20

The bicycle has made a revolution
lin the world.
II has produced a new race Of men
and women.
Bicycling is pleasant and agreeable
and for this very reason is often dan
gerous.
why
Because II brings a strain which
YOU do not realize, In the pleasure
and excitement OF the action this
strain IS unnoticed.
Those who ride. both male and
female frequently feel pains in the
muscles. the loins. and across the
back. strange WEAKNESS, bearing
down sensations, and other depres-
slons. Now these feelings are the
result Of over-exertion. You may not
notice them at first, but they are
certain to wear you out unless
checked.
There are many noted blcyclists
Who will probably visit this country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
BOY FELL FROM TRAIN.
He Was Found Dead Under lres'ie'
Thrown From Vehicle.

IURAY. VA, April l9.-special'-lhe
dead body Of Vernon Binlca' loul 'T Sa'
years old. OF shenandoah Wa i IV-su
~ countv. to-day. The coroner
d AZ an inquest unnecessary, as II Is
o,,,,1osed no fell from freight, on whlcn
he Was stealing ride during last night,
u" " Rushong. who lives near the
cayerns. was driving to-day. Ine morse ..iI'
Sacornjno frightened at "a passing bicycle
ran away, and Mr.. Bushong was .s,, ,lr' ,al
violently TO the ground SUSTAINING II"
iuries TO his back and chest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20

Southern Seminary at Bowling Green.
Mr. Shaw usually spent me WINES ae
people. a., yt-,o,,,s
Tho steamer Richmond Of the Meems
Line has resumed its regular trips De-
tween this city and Baltimore ai'er nav
ing been thoroughly overhauled ana re-
nOvated. .-,.,- ...,,,,
Saturday night about 10 o'clock some rI
nigcreant fired pistol through ihe WIN
dow into the residence Of Mr.. Joseph ". VI.
McCalley. on west Hanover stIeeN w
ball barely missing Mrs. McOa,I,S VIZ
with several children was III ''0 '''''''
The guilty party escaped
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
burglary in keysNiIle.

KEYsyILLE, VA, April ls,-Special-
Tho store OF Messrs. Pugh q Snoddy was
broken open last night from a rear WIN,
dow. by forcing open the snu l,,,- an"
breaking a large pane oil sllS9. ~ 9'''oN n,
s snli.' ,rocnred for the purpose II is DIFF
eoV' -, this time to tell what was sto-
~ few cakes and some small articles
being the only things missed
pishon Randolph held services tonight
a., the rniscopal church and class OF
about nfteen were confirmed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
m D,t,- are sure mild, effective.
IfOOu TIllo All druggists. % cents.

trary 10 expectations. the fruit was not
materially injured by the late colo
weather and present indications point
20 q large crop.
There have been more stock cattle sold
on the Warrent0n market this winter
than in many years. and owing 10 the
abundance of grass. the cattle industry
will this year be a. paying one. The farm
crs OF Fauquier are greatly interested In
the breeding and raising Of high class
horses. especial attention being paid TO
jumpers and high steppers. for which a
fancy price Can always be obtained ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
TOBACCO MAN FOR MAYOR.
The Salem Cornet Band Want to Enlist
for the War.

WINSTON. n. c., April 19-special-
The Democrats Of Winston have nomi-
mated Colonel \. b. Gorren. a prominent
tobacco warehouseman, for Mayor.
The John y. Gordon Chapter Of Daugh-
tcrs of the Confederacy this afternoon
completed their organization by electing
officers. Mrs. John q. Young is president
The Salem Cornet Band may make ap-
pucation for enlistment in the Third
North Carolina Regiment.