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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-20
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
State Land Office, Carson City, New
ada, Dec, p, 1897.

State Land Office, Carson CITY, New
ada, Dec, p. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the State Of
Nevada. under the Act of Congress ap-
proved June Is 1880 (2l Stats. 2S7, has
filed in the United States Land Once at
Carson City, Nevada, List nc. 80 of lands
selected under said Act,"and has applied
for a patent of said lands; that a part of
said list is open to the public for inspec-
ton, and a copy thereof, by descriptive
subdivisions, has been posted in a con
venient place in said United States
Land Office for the inspection of all per
sons Interested and the public generally
Within tn" mex sixty days following
the date oitalS notice protests or contests
against the claim of the said State of Ne
vada to any tract or subdivision de
scribEd in the list, on the ground that the
ssme is more valuable for mine..i .han
agricultural purposes, will be received
and noted by the Register and Receiver
of the United States Land Office at Car
son City, Nevada, for report to the Gener-
al Land Office at Washington. D. G..
The following are the Subdivisions de
scribed, t0-wit:
SE OFFS E /, Sec. >, and \ ! of \ f /,
Sec S, Til, \ r. %. T. NJ Dab & NJ l2C
acres. \. {. PRATT.
State Land Register of the State OF
Nevada.
first insertion. Dee. y. ISn7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
THE ART EXHIBIT.
Charming Entertninment-Pos
Entertainment In the Evening.

Despite the numerous attractions I'm the
city last evening the art exhibit at
80 east Grace street witnessed a con-
stant stream OF admring visitors. Aside
from the fine quality and general ex-
cellence OF the work presented. the
unique and artistic arrangement Of the
large and varied collection of pictures
deservedy came In for measure Of
praise. rejecting in no small degree upon
the very admirable taste and Judgment
or the committee under whose guidance
they were so appropriately arranged.
Almost every variety OF subject has en-
ployed the talent OF the artists in their
respective lines. and with highly credit
able skill have many executed their
work. Considering the comparatively
brief period that this laudable organza-
tiOn has been in existence. and the
splendid results achieved it needs no
prophet 10 predict its future for ,till
greater triumphs. and well deserves the
support OF the public.
phe poster party given in the after
noon, from 10 7, afforded any amount
Of merriment TO those who were 50 for
tunate as 10 be present during those
hours. Charcoal sketches Of books. peri
0dicals and newspapers, Darkest Africa
Marcela. Trilby The Choir Invisible.
The Heavenly Twins, Farthest North,
Uncle Toms Cabin. etc, were most ludi-
rr0usly made. and can now be seen with
he other posters at the Art Club. The
irst prize. a beautiful water-colOr. paint
d by Mrs Henry Williams, and donated
20 the club was won by Mrs. Ashby
Weller. who guessed all Of the illustra-
tions but three. The BOBBY prize. an
other lovely water-color. from the brush
Of Mrs James Lyon, was won by little
Miss Nora Lanshorne.
The evenings entertainment was I'm
charge Of Miss Withers. assisted by Mrs
James Lyon. Mrs. Stephen Putney. Mrs.
Carleton Jackson, Mrs. Ashby Weller.
Misses Shepherd. and Bowdoin. Tea
was served by a beyy on Miss Jennie FL
etts charming school girls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
JacksOn-W Democrats.

1t has at last been settled that the
Democrats Of Jackson Ward will have an
opportunity 10 vote for Democratic can
didates for ward offices al the general
election. which will be held on the 18th
day Of May. The Democratic Executive
Committee met at the office of City
Chairman jefferson Wallace Friday af-
ternOon and considered at length the ad-
visibility of endorsing the ticket, which
was nominated at the Powhatan Club
February 22d. After looking fully into
the matter, the committee decided that
the meeting at which the ticket was
nominated was regularly called and com
petent 10 nominate ticket. and that
therefore it was clearly the duty of the
committee to ratify the action Of that
meeting.
The Democratic ticket I'm Jackson
Ward therefore as formed by the Dem
Ocrats of Jackson Ward and endorsed by
the Democratic committee. will be IS
follows.
For Alderman-P. II. DOnahoe.
For Common COuncii-Henry J. Heeke.
=. J. Mccarthy. G. X. Pollock. John
Teefey, and NJ. +. Whalen.
For Justices Of the Peace-Jacob Keith.
Dennis Mccarthy, and Albert otto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
trouble might result at this election, buI
everything passed of quietly.
4 FENCE pALING HURT.

trouble might result at this election, but
everything passed of quietly.
FENCE PALING HURT.
At religious meeting held a few
nights ago at the Free VIII Baptist
church, in Berryvilie, d number of ne
grOes got into a night and a paling
from fence Was used with great effect
upon the heads Of some Of the partici-
pants. Al parties were arrested, brought
before Justice John Il. Crow, and dneu
amounts agsregating $50.
Dogs got into the flock Of sheep owned
by eX-United States Marshal G.. ". Love.
ON Thursday ana killed and wounded
nine lambs ana ewes.
Large crowds greeted the show Of
Ae~srS Jc'lrc & HeJrn. which exhibited
in Berryviile on Wednesday and Thurs
day nights for the benefit Of the Sons
OF Veterans, and quite a good sum was
realized by that organization.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. Edward Mcclure, of Richmond. is
visiting the home of Mrs. y. -. Il. Nc
CURE, on south Church street
Miss Leacy Mcdonald has returned
from a visit to relatives in jefferson
county. W. Va.
Mrs. William d. Cabell. Of Norwood"
Nelson county, spent several days this
week with Mr.. \. Moore, Jr
Dr. Monte Griffith, of Washington. d.
G., visited his parents i'm this place this
week.
Mr. Howell Castleman is visiting his
mother, at North Hill." Clarke county
Mr. Norman B. Smith, Of Shenandoah
spent several days this week with MS
aunt, Mrs. Mary Jones' in BerryvilIe.
Mr.. William Trapnell. of Charestown.
W. Va, was In Berryyile this week on
business.
Commonwealth's-Attorney G. NJ. Broun
visited Washington Monday and Tuesday
on business.
Mr.. l.. w. Chlldrey Of Norfolk. is visit
ing friends in Berryyille.
Miss May Wall left on Thursday for a
visit TO relatives in Baltimore
Mrs. Louis Scheuer and Mrs. : I
Palmbaum are visiting friends in Balti-
more and Washington.
Misses Julia Mcdonald and Nargarot
Kennedy, of Charlestown. are visiting
Miss Mary Lippett at "Elmington."
BACK FROM MONTANA.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Conrad ana
family, after several months absence in
Montana, have returned for the summer
to their handsome residence, Montana
Hail" near White Post Clarke county.
Rev Frank Burch. formerly a promi-
nent minister I'm the Episcopal Church
with charge in Philadelphia. who was
10 give up his chosen calling
because Of trouble with his eyes. has
built handsome house on his farm, near
the Swiftsh0al NILS, In this county, and
will make his future home in our midst.
Mr.. Thomas w. Shumate, one Of the
prosperous farmers in the county. is
having erected on his farm. near White
Post. one Of the largest and most com
pletely equipped barns in the Valley. Ho
expects TO have it completed in time to
house the crops of the present year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
"Ot X NAVY"
This Vow Inspiring subject 10 be
Discussed Hy Mr.. Hasker

Mr. Charles II. Hasker, an old naval
officer. will deliver what is said to be a
most interesting and instructive lecture
tomorrow evening at o'clock, at Cor
coran Han. the subject being "Our Navy;
Past, Present. and Future" Mr.. Hasker
will tell graphically the story Of the
fight between the Virginia Merrimac)
and Monitor. Mr. Hasker was on the
Merrimac in that famous naval engage
ment. He will also canvas the combat
with a powerful stercOpticon. and also
show the Maine in Habana harbor be-
fore, during, and after the explosion.
Next. Mr. Hasker will take up "Our
Torpedo-BOats, Surface and Marine"
and explain in entertaining way how they
operate.
Miss Helen Taylor and Captain Frank
Cunningham will sing II is safe TO pre-
diet a most enjoyable evening to all who
'attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
SUDDEN DEATH IN DANyuLLE.
colonel r.. BcutOn Withcrs, Father
of senator WithcrS.

DAVVILLE. VA, April 23.-( (Spcciall-
'.. community was shocked this eve
l.- by The announcement of the sudden
,.th of Colonel T.. Benton Withers.
h occurred at $50 o'clock. Colonel
Mtsers was in HIS usual health yester-
,.E. and last night attended an en-
artaumeut given under the auspices of
'.t.l-Gravcs Camp Confederate Vete-
H- OF which he was cOmman1ant.
.u h.s way home from the entertain
r r.ut he was taken sick. This morning he
N.- reported better, and was up and about
l house. hut iu the afternoon, about
..|ock was taken worse, and died at
u. A. from heart failure Colonel
"H..rs was ii native of CasWel county.
N. D.t was colonel of the Thirteenth
Nr'l Carolina Regiment He practiccd
i." 20 Caswel county many years. and
presented the county in the Lcgisla-
f and thc constitutional convention
o. NH He moved 90 DauyiIe i'm 1876
had been prominent member of
bHnUile Bar ever since. Colonel
VI .hers leaves five children. the eldest
o. whom is Hon. Eugene Withers, Of the
Ius.ld Senate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
MR.. JOHN J. SPILLING DEAD.
Ncii-knovn JewcIIcr Dies After a
Very Brief Illness.


Nr John Jacob Spllng. one of the
D. known jewellers i'm Richmond died
ht night at $3.50 o'clock al his resi-
a.,.e 80. ll2 east Leigh street Nr.
s.I'as had been sick only few days.
Dr. was az his place of business, on
-...I street last Tuesday. but on that
Was stricken with ccrebro-spinal
gIus and from the attack ne never
.l
". Sp.ling was native of Marburg
o. MANY where he was born nearly 81
ago. lie came 90 this country when
young and settled i'm Richmond
s-n.ue years ago. lie embarked in
l.. I0Hory business. and for "a long time
Ne n thc employ OF Mr. John r. Kohler.
ufother-iu-law. Some years ago he
Os1od his own business. assocatine
N himself his TWO sons, and he had
un nrst-class trade.
Deceased is survived by his wife TWO
and one daughter -Messrs William
Charles spnling and Miss Lily Spill
H. lle also leaves two sisters. Mrs.
D.. Kohler and Mrs. Charles En-
i4uscr.
80 arrangements have yet been made
~ iAe funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
MIR. JOEL CILLY DEAD.
He Was the Oldest Voter i'm Middle
sex County.

STORMONT. VA, April 23.-(SpecialJ-
Mr.. Joel Cilly the Oldest voter In Miaale-
sex. died near here last night at II
O'Clock, in the sd year Of his age His
Wife preceded him 10 the grave only two
months ago. He leaves no relatives in
this State. aud his name and family will
be extinct. 50 far as is known here. Ii IS
thought he willed his property 70 his
wifes relatives. His remains will be
buried at Christs church tomorrow at IL
o'clock.
Dr. William Garland Smith. OF Saluda.
is still critically III. and there is no hope
OF his recovery. His disease has bafiied
the skill Of our most eminent physicians.
He has refused most positively to allow
his friends to take him to the Johns Hop
kins Hospital for examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

now. ana there is talk of several more
volunteer companies being organized.
The students Of Roanoke College have
organized a company with X B. Surle,
4 native of Korea who s a member of
this years senior class. as captain. There
are several Koreans al the college, and
they are all anxious 70 sight the Spa
niards.
Fourth Regiment Officers.
NORFOLK, April 23.-(Special) THE
field and staff OF the Fourth Virginia
Regiment decided last night that they
would serve anywhere under the present
regimental Organizations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

place from West-End Methodist church,
Swansboro'. yesterday afternoon at q
o'clock. Mr. Milbry died at his home IN
SwansborO' Thursday.
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES.
Rev. Or. Il. IL. Pitt, junior editor OF
the Religious Herald will preach at
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church this
morning. Or. J. William Jones Will
preach at night. DR. Thonhin. the pas
tor, still remains at the bedside OF his
sick wife, i'm Appomattox.
The Grays will attend services at Fifth
Street Methodist church tonight I'm a
body Rcv. George II. McFaden, the
pastor, will preach on Christian warfare.
Rev. J. +. Hicks. of Richmond College.
Will preach at StOckton-Street Baptist
church this morning and evening
The usual morning and evening services
will be held az Cowardin-Aveuue Christian
church to-day. The subject Of the pas
tor's-Rev. J. A. SDencers-night dis
course viii bo the Conversion OF Corne-
Illus"
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Lily VI. Baird. Of No. 30 Cowardin
avenue. who has been visiting in Wash
ingtOn, returned home yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. r. IT. Holt and son, Howard. have
returned from trip 10 Washington.
Mr.. {. +. Moore. contractor OF this
city, and veteran of the late war. hav-
ing served I'm the Elliott Grays until the
time of the surrender. has written TO his
old commander. Captain John $ Whit
worth. rendering his services to lick" the
Spaniards.
Councilman NJ. a. Campbell. who has
been sick for several days. is about the
Ne -.
Judge s Bassett French continues I'm a
very feeble state OF health. He has
been paralyzed twice Of late. and. while
his age was greatly against him, his ply
sician. Dr. Lawrence Ingram. said last
night there was no occasion for alarm
He has been partial invalid FOR a long
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
THE CALL TO ARMS.
INCLE SAW NEEDS ONE HUNDRED
AN TwENTy-TIyE THOUSAND MEN.
Volunteers ARE ASKED FOR.
They Are 90 serve Two Years. Unless
sooner Discharecd-TcNt OF the
Presidents Proclamation - sum
mary of War News.

The President has ISSUED a proclama-
con calling for 1250j) volunteers 10 serve
t.r iVo years. unless sooner discharged.
The passage by Congress OF a formal
declaration recognizing the existence OF
wax .s being discussed and the President
i., this week send "a message to Con-
...ss requesting such action.
Two battauons OF marines have left
-.U York TO Join Captain Simpsons
..t They are the advance guard Of the
...e Go land at Matanz8s. cuba.
Ilc naval militia of New York have
a ordered 90 the Yankee; Of Mary
'.I 90 the Dixie; of Michigan. to the
mite, and Of Massachusetts, to the
prairie.
.t is expected that Secretary sherman
r soon retire, ON account of il health.
chat notwithstanding Day will
succeed him.
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet has established
o ..aekadc at Habaua.
Tho cruiser New York overhauled and
captured "a Spanish tramp steamer
.. is umored i'm London that the Amer
u LINER Paris has been captured by a
Spanish cruiser. The rumor is not credit
hr those whose opinion is the best on
t. subject
also reported that the Shenandoah.
. ship belonging 10 Arthur Sowau q CO.,
a.. Maine. has been captured by the Span
THE pEOCLAMATION
rre President yesterday issued the fol-
IRHe proclamation. calling for 1860
troops 20 serve two years:
'Hg the President Of the United States
s. Proclamation:
Whereas, joint resolution OF Con-
-r.s- was approved ou the 2oth day Of
Alul. 1885 entitled "Joiut resolution for
t.e recognition of the independence of !
people of Cuba. demanding that the
stument Of Spain rennquish its au-
..r.ty and government i'm the Island Of |
cuba. and 90 Withdraw its land and naval |
f.r.,s from Cuba and Cuban waters. and |
directing The President of the United |
States To- use the land and naval forces |
G. The United States 10 carry these rcso- |
..nons into effect" and.
.v,bare.s b,. au aet of CONGRESS cnti- |
t.s An act to provide' for temporariIv |
Increasing the military establishment OF .
o.. United States I'm time of war. and for
...er purposes approved April %. 1SN:
Old. President is authorized I'm order 10
-.I-.. "a volunteer army. To- issue his pro-
gsmation calling for volunteers to serve
IL. the army of the Uuitcd States.
.>-ov. therefore William, Nfrkiplo, |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

bTard Bond and John Dumas, the
,~o Young negroes who were arrested
t't week on suspicion Of having been
l' murderers OF Policeman Austin were
-, 20 from custody yesterday morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS.
Action of the suffolk Companies
The spirit in salem.

SUFFOLK, VA, April 3.-(SpeciaL)-
The Suffolk Light Infantry. Company G.,
OF the Fourth Virginia Regiment, at a
meeting held on Thursday night, was
informed Of the call for volunteers TO go
wherever the flag went. but not a man
volunteered TO go. The following reso-
luton was, however. unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved. That this company is ready
and willing 10 respond to the call OF the
Governor Of this State or OF the President
Of the United States for service under
its present organization in accordance
with the militia laws of the state and the
Constitution Of the United States"
Captain +. A. NOrfleet. commander Of
the Light Infantry, resigned his com
mission before the aforementioned meet
ing was held.
The Suffolk Grays. Company r Of the
Fourth Regiment. held a meeting last
night. out OF a membership OF forty
hve, thirty-fiye were present. and OF the
absentees one was sick and nine were
out Of town Upon call being made
for volunteers for service ia the United
states. thirty-twO OF the thirty-hve step
ped forward. Captain C.. H. Causey then
asked how many would follow him any
where they might b. ordered: whereupOn
twelve responded. with the understand
ing that they maintain their own organi-
zation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
WiIlinx TO Go AnyMhere.

SALEM. VA. April 23-(SpeclaL)-At a
called meeting OF the Jeff. Davis Rides,
at the Armory last evening, thirty-iive
men of the company signlhed their Will
ingness 10 go anywhere in defence OF the
Stars and Stripes. Patriotism and en-
'husiasm ara prevailing elements here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
DOings of the Ambulance.

NJ j. Davis. who is employed at the
Chesapeake and Ohio shops. had his
finger broken yesterday morning. The
ambulance was called and the man
treated by the accompanying surgeon
and left.
Al o'clock IN the afternoon the ambu-
lance was called to 700 west Broad street
10 attend "A colored boy named Sam
Johnson. who had been cut by bOv
named Clint Hill. The boy had received
a cut about I inches long and l-e inch
deep. Or Nuckols took six stitches in
the cut The police took charge Of Hill
Mrs. Dr. John +. May. of Waverly, Va.
Il visiting her sister, Mrs. James b. Wal
thall, No. 30l north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
The Weather.

f WASHINGTON. April 2.-Fore-
pLlN east for Sunday:
For Nirginia-Showers; colder
weather; southerly. shifting to
n0rthery winds.
For North Caroiina-showers; clearing
weather toward evening: southerly. shift
ing 10 westerly. winds
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was fair and warm. Rain
fell during the entire evening and con-
tinued at midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

BlIlsh- -Blhnmas, Iurks, and Cacos, Jamaica.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
ate OF Thermometer:

Mean tempsraturs .-......,....72 1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

place from West-End Methodist church.
Swansboro', yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Mr.. Anlbry died at his home in
SwansbOro' Thursday
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20

DR.. V. n. Jones, the dentist, has
returned to the city, after a visit of
several days with relatives and
FRIENDS at Fairmont and other
points i'll the eastern part of the
state.
Geo. w. Cran ford, of the well
known operating frm of Treat &
Crawford, who has been the guest
OF relatives at Emlentop, Pa, for a
few days, arrived in the city last
evening.
d. S. Pelton, the we'll known
jeweler Of Wells street, left this af-
ternoon for his former home in
Frauklynville, N. Y, where he will
visit relatives and friends for a cou.
pie of weeks.
r. 7. Cowell, Peter Gold. Morris
Altenberg. and several members of
the Little Muskingum Oil company,
went over to Elk Run this morning
TO look after their we'll on the
Thomas farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nutter. of
Taylorstown, Pa, arrived IN the
city this afternoon on their way to
the interior of the county, where
they will be the guests of relatives
for short time.
Ed. Barbour, Of Brown Betty
street, who has been working III tie
Whisky run oil field for so ne time.
arrived in the city last night, and
will be the guest of his relatives
here for a few days.
Frank Green, Of Brown Betty
street, who has been very seriously
i'll with bealing in the head, is not
improving very rapidly. Yesterday
his condition was very bad and to.
day 1t is not very much better.
Gideon Chapman, the erstwhile
we'll known sucker rod manufac-
turer, of Washington, Pa, was in
the city yesterday and last night
calling on old friends and attending
to some business matters.
Mrs. William Howe, Of North
Wells street, is en- erta ming her
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G Benninger and children, of
Eastbrady, Pa. They arrived yes
terday and will spend the week
here,
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20

The Jarecki Manufacturing com
pany has purchased the sucker
rod stock and shop of the Beree
Manufacturing company OF this
city, and are now prepared to furn-
ish the trade with first class newly
ironed sucker rods at the lowest
prices. They will use 1.-The best
material and employ experienced
workmen 8 5tf
Paul Wells, who lived in this
county some ten or twelve years
ago, but who has been in California
FOR long tue. arrived in the city
yesterday and for The next few
weeks will be the guest of relatives
and friends in this section.
The OIL we'll Supply company
has established here a local shop
for furnishing sucker rods. Pro-
ducers can now get the benefit ut
fresh, newly made rods. made up
to order on short notice. The tim
Der used is selected. FIRST class
hickory, the joints and workman.
ship unsurpassed, and prices low
as the lowest. STA 3m.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20

George E. Foster, of the Atlas
Oil company, who has been at his
home in New York for several day S
arrived in the city last evening and
will remain here for several days,
looking after the interests of his
company.