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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
ATTACKING A WILL.
The Heirs Of a Very Eccentric Char'
acter Secure Compromise

acter Secure n Compromise
NEW RIVER. March 25.-speciaL-A
very interesting case was compromised
in the Circuit Court this week which
convened on Monday with Hon. X. L
Jackson presiding.
This is Judge Jacksons first term In TINS
county since his reelection by the ias'
Legislature. The many friends OF the
Judge were very glad of his re-eiecuoh'
and he was cordially welcomei pdch 10
the circuit for the county of Pulaski
The case mentioned above was an at
tempt TO break the will of the late James
IT Anderson. who died several months
since. willing his money. when was
about 5000. to his nece and Mrs. Mary
Burnett. Mr.. Anderson was an ecceh'rlS
character.
After selling his property. when was
during boom time, TO Generai ". y.
Wharton, he spent his time rowing from
place to place and putting up wherever
he could find lodging without having 10
pay for II. His money was depositeu u,
the banks in Pulaski City. ana II IS sa'1
that ne would go every little while ana
have the cashier count II over TO him.
Mrs Price. his daughter who was try
ing TO break the will, was convicted sew
eral years ago OF trying TO poison her
father. and more recently the old man
was shot at by some one while on
visit 70 his daughter.
His grandson James Price. was charged
with the shooting. was tried ana acquitteu
old Mr.. Anderson diving while the case
against Jim was pending.
II Is thought by a great many people
that these parties wanted him out OF the
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ed Hoods sarsaparilla has done me
good In other respects. and i-giye II all
the praise for the health / enjoy" c. G.
BAILEY, Champaign, ILL.,
II feel that must tell what Hoods
Sarsaparilla did for me. I was sick for
over a year. and in a miserable condition.
When not confined to my bed, I was ex-
tremely nervous. barely 49,. crawl
around. with no stree
had worked very all
run down ] could Do. have
very bad spells with my heart and my
stomach was I'm a terrible condition.
had dreadful neuralgia pains in my side,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Veterans Receive a Likeness Of the
South's Sweet Singer.
THE CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
The Work OF Art Donated by These
Booics-The Speech OF Prcscnta-
ton Made by Hon. w. i. Rcddy. y
The Portrait Received by
Rev. Father Kelley of
Sayannah-Thc Music

Zee camp has had many impressive oc-
casions in its history. but last night the
climax was reached. To its very doors
the hall was packed by hundreds eas'r
70 witness the ceremonies incident to inc
nresentation Of the portrait Of Rather
RYAN. the Poet Priest whose touching
songs s,il echo through Dixie Land
"a the veterans. the donors being the
catholic societies of Richmond.
Every seat in the large hall was taken
and scores I'm tho aisles when the gaNei
fcu calling The camp 90 order Hun
dreds OF prominent citizens, ministers
merchants. bankers ana professional men
were present. and among them was
larger proportion Of the fair sex man mas
ever attended similar gathering IN the
quarters Of the veterans.
THE PORTRAIT.
1-non an easel In front OF the rostrum
stood The magnificent oil painting OF
Father RYAN. the features hid from view
by snowy drapery Above the picture
hung motionless in the stu ar the
blood-stained flag which from Bethel 10
Appomattox waved above the gallant
purcell Battery. Of Pesram's ARTILLERY
Army Of Northern Virginia. which, mt
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way so they could get his money; how
ever the old man died and willed 1t all
10 some one else.
The will side of the case was represent
ed by Hon. j. G. Wysor. who was always
Mr.. Anderson's counsel. and by Hon. $.
II. Hoge who was recently appointed 10
the postmastershiD at Roanoke. and by
Hon. c. \. Heermans. of Christiansburg,
Va.
The will breakers were represented by
Messrs. Phegar & Johnson and Thomas
l.. Moore. Of Chrlstiansburg. and Messrs
Langley & Jordan. of Radford. This
case has been pending for several months,
and quite a number Of witnesses were
summoned from all over the country on
both sides.
The case was ended Tuesday morning
by the persons getting the money agree
ing 10 pay the breakers $1,000
DR.. John W. Stone has been elected by
Montgomery Lodge, No l6l. I. o. o. F..
as representative to the Grand Lodge.
which meets I'm Petersburg the second
Tuesday in May. with Mr.. j. VI. Nc
llhancy as alternate.
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WAKE FOREST
BUYING BONDS.
A Pants Factory to be Established in
Raleigh.
STATEMENT OF THE STATE DEBT
The Southern Railway Has Not Joined
the other Lines i'm the Protest
Against Wood Rate-How Delin-
quent Tax Notices TO be Served

RALEIGH. March Z5.-Special.-The In
veeting Committee Of Wake Forest
College trustees have bought $4,000 in
bonds from the Caraleigh Mills. This
transaction gives the college first mort
gage on the entire property of the cotton
mills. which is estimated at over $4,000.
A pants factory is TO be started mere
Thirty-five hands will be employed
The State Treasures report OF the
State debt. showing that the debt whIch
PAYS per cent. interest amounts 10
s. 200 900. and the per cent debt, S3l6S.-
10 with only $4,000 Of the 6 per cent.
bonds now sent in, and only NirVp OF
the 4 per cent. is very interesting. lie
does not think many Of the SZ'2'Vo oil
bonds will ever be sent in. The per cent
bonds are those for the construction OF
the North Carolina railroad. The new I
per cents cover three classes OF oiu
bonds.
ALL But ONE.
All the railroads in the State except the
Southern have filed exceptions TO the
new carload wood rates, as ordered by
the commission.
Attorney General Walser says n notice
of sale for delinquent taxes must be
served on the taxpayer. or his agent.
by the sheriff or some other officer OF the
county notice by mail Will not serve
its purpose.
Elliott Brothers. Of Hickory. have con-
cludad to fulfill their contract for putting
up the building al the Blind Asylum
Mr.. Sims. chief clerk in Auditor
Ayers office, who was sent 10 Rocking
ham TO Investigate new evidence In the
case of the negro charged with assault
Evans. has returned Mr.. Sims declines
to make public any information he got
until he lays Il before the council OF
state. which will meet as soon as the
Governor returns from Wilmington.
Upon this Investigation hangs the fate
of the negro. He will either be hanged
on Friday. April LIST, or else be sent TO the
penitentiary for life.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
The L. OBJ Branch Camp OF Conted-
crate veterans. at an adjourned meeting
last night. decided 20 attend the state
reunion al Charlotte. May 10Th Thirty
six regulation Confederate uniforms
coats and hats have been ordered.
Township No in Cleveland county
has raised $500 for school fund. and VIII
get similar amount from the state.
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the scout. Not in your beloved gray has
the artist iimned him. Without star or
shoulder strap. or stripe. he looks .rom
the canvass as he would have loved 10
look IA the homely garb OF his sacred
calling He moved when wars fierce
lightning flashed. but though In It, he was
not of II. He was an officer OF the prince
OF peace has commission. the sermon on
the mount: his weapon the Image OF the
crucihed Savior. which liz mp the eyes OF
the dying soldier on many a bloody field.
GLORY OF LEE.
1.-The glory Of Lee was in achievement.
The glory OF Jackson. OF Stuart, and
the heroes who followed tnem was in
achievement. Yet. II the cause OF the
Confederacy was wrong, the matchless
achievements OF it's armies must be as
dead sea fruit. turning 20 ashes ON the
tas;ing np. To teach the righteousness
Of that great cause, 10 teach it's sanctity.
It's sacrcdness was the mission OF the
Poet Priest
Poets are inspired from above. the
beauty OF nature. the glory OF the nrma-
mant may touch their hearts ana bid
then sing. yet must the Divine right to
IN Q cause which bids them tune their
hAsps and pour forth IN sweet caoance
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GIVEN THREE MONTHS
And Fined, was Richard Rowe ; 'c"'
tencc nj Uenrico Courthouse.

t1n(G
Richard Rowe was trled 80 80 -
morning by Squire j. J. be"iS. nc
aance showed that he had beaten ms
wife cruelty and dragseu h'i
floor by her hair. ,,..,o obit-
pov,c had summoned his two lttle chil-
drsn as witnesses, but the defence ue-
clined 10 put them on the stand. 49,.
'Sorire Lewis imposed fine OF slV
,rd costs and added to it three months
in Jail III, Ao,., 60
Rowe had no money. so will have 10
serve out thai part of his sentence III JAN
IN warrant sworn out before squire
Y, y Iarus. Douglas Cuiiingworth was
yesterday arrested on the charge OF
his morning arrested on the charge OF
cursing and threatening to Kill mis- sister
Mrs. smith. and also with trespassing
upon her premises. =,
The warrant was served upon MN oy
Constable Samuels. and he was tried yes
terday afternoon by Squire Larus.
II &. Willard. who rasides on Twenty
seventh street was yesterday morning ar
rested by Constable r. c. Garnett. on
warrtnt sworn out before Squire @. W.
Thomas. charging him with cursing ana
abusing Mrs Amelia HOllins
Saire Thomas will try his case this ar
ternoon AT 3 o'clock.
Some time ago Pat. McClear was before
Squire Thomas on the charge Of selling
liquor without license The magistrate
imposed a fine OF 500. both the Common
wealth's Attorney and counsel for the
defence having asked him 20 name the
lowest figure under the law.
Afterwards It was discovered that a new
law had been passed making the mini
mum fine 500.
Squire Thomas consented to reserve his
decision until the new law was shown
him. He got possession Of the law and
yesterday afternoon imposed a fine Of
800 accordingly.
McC1ears license had been revoked ten
days previous 10 the time that he was
caught selling liquor.
Suit was yesterday entered by Mrs.
Mary +. Hampton against z. 5. and
Frank p. Read In chancery 10 set aside
a deed as fraudulent. lis pendens fed.
The object Of the suit is 10 obtain an
injunction restraining the defendants from
interference with the sale or possession
Of a house and lot In Highland Springs
The case will be heard az the next term
of the Circuit Court.
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scented by Mr.. John p. Walker OF TINS
city. and is a magnificent work OF art.
The report read before the camp last
night was in the shape OF a general order
from Grand Commander John J. VIII
liams. laying before the Camp the re-
port of the Civic Committee recommend
ing the histories Of DR.. j. William Jones
and Mrs. Susan p. Lee, and also caillhs
attention 10 the efforts Of agents OF a
certain book company TO have baIhe'
history retained in the public schools
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ted out by the patriotism OF citzen Oh
Richmond. whose name 1t bore. went OUT
from this city at the first call TO arms,
anG fought TO the bloody end.
Silence fell upon the great assemDlage
as the gavel in the hand of Commander
John +. Laughton commanded oroer'
and Very Rev. a. Van de NyNcr, Blshop
OF Richmond stepping forward opened the
exercises of the evening with the inNoca-
ton ana the Lords Prayer.
The usual routine business OF the camp
with the exception OF the reading OF an
important order was dispensed with and
the conduct Of the proceeding was turned
over TO the committee representing the
Catholic Societies of Richmond. by whom
the flag was donated 10 the Camp
Colonel John Murphy. chairman OF TINS
committee. briefly and appropriately ad-
dressed the gathering explaining that inc
portralt was a gift from the Catholic
Societies Of Richmond. and that the
movement which eliminated IN lis pre-
sanitation was begun az the suggestion
OF Mr.. T. Smith Bedford, one OF the hIs1
members OF Lee Camp. Win an eIo-
quent eulogy. he presented Hon. w. r.
Reddy as the orator VINO would present
the portrait 10 the camp.
MR.. REDDYS GRAFTON.
MIR. Reddy's Grafton was one of the
most eloquent ever ocnNtTeu III Leu
Camp Hall and It's charm was enhanced
BY the mellow tones of his voice which
bespoke the Emerald Isle" as the place
OF his nativity.
Il am here" said the speaker, "as the
spokesman OF the Catholics and Catholic
societies OF Richmond. We are not mere
distinctlvely as members # that church
We are here as citizens of all the South
land. The portrait II Father Ryan Is
presented to your camp. not because he
was a Catholic priest in the service OF
the Confederacy. but because whatever
genius. whatever thought, whatever
mind God gave him, he, I'm his time, gave
20 the cause OF the South. So, while
nominally this presentation may be sec
tartan. in reality 1t Is entirely patriotic.
il represents the loyalty OF the Catholic
10 the southland.
Tonight no soldier is added To your
gallery. lie whose portrait / have the
honor to present was a missionary OF
peace. Not for him was the bayonet. the
rattle OF musketry. the roar of cannon;
not for him the or1er of aide-de-camp.
the message OF the courier, the peril OF
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and other Matters.


Mrs. John B. Bland Of Baltimore. is
with her mother. Mrs. V L. Boyd. l.
west Grace street.
a game OF basket hall will be played at
the Young Mems Christian Association
this evening at p. NJ.
A son of Mr.. James W. Blanton was
robbed OF his watch Thursday on ihs
train en- route 70 Newport News
Mr. William c. Snead. a well-known
young Lynchburger is in the city, stop
ping at Murphy's Hotel;
Rev. ]. r. Harrison pastor of Fulton
baptist church. will preLcl tomorrow
night at o'clock IN the grca; SUBJECT,
Temperance"
Senator $. II. Letcher is in the city on
his way home from Newport News, where
he witnessed the launching OF the Ken
lucky and the Kcarsarge. He will remain
here until Monday
Mr. L. T.. Mornlngstar, Of the Bowling
Green CKy) Democrat spent yesterday
in the city Ell route home from the iaunch-
ing at Newport News Thursday.
The orange ball to have been given by
Miss G. Is. Meanley 10 her dancing class
and friends at Monticello Han Thursday
night was postponed 10 next Thursday
night because Of the inclelient weather.
Rev Dr. J. c. Hiden. Rev. Donald Guth-
RE. Rev. W. Alexander Barr and Rev f..
II. Rawlings Will give ten-mnute talks
at DR.. Pelrs teachers meeting at the
Young Mems Christian Association this
afternoon at o'clock.
The Deep Run Hounds meet this after
noon at Rio Vista. at 4 o'clock. The drag
will be laid through Grants. Ashbur-
ner's. Hopkins field. Chantilly TO the
Clubhouse.
A revival Is in progress at the Grace
Street Tabernacle DR.. Hatcher. the
pastor is ably assisted by Rev. i. T..
Hale. OF Birmingham. Ala. This services
are held at 4 o'clock in the afternoon end
at o'clock at night. r.t4
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THE GOVERNOR RETURNS.
He and His Party Reached the City
Last sight.

The steamer Chesapeake reached the
city last night with Governor Tyler and
family. IN addition 10 those who LETT
here on the vessel Monday state Ireds-
urer Hartman. Hon. James Mann, OF Not
toway. and Miss Hudgns, daughter OF
the commandant of the Chesapeake, came
with the party from Old Point.
Mrs. Tyler was very much indlspostu
on the trip. but was improved when the
boat reached Richmond az 1880 o'clock.
The Governor has about made up his
mind as 10 whom ne will appoint ON the
state Board of Fisheries. but was ho.
ready last night TO make any announce
ments. ..-,
The Board Of Chesapeake and It's Iri-
butories held n meeting az Old Point ana
heard statements as 10 the collision be-
tween the Chesapeake and the bugeye
Rillips Off Iambert's Point last Decemoer
No decision was reached as to whether
nv not the Virginia oyster vessel was
responsible for damages TO the bugeye-
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lowed his prescriptions for eight months,
and not obtaining any relief, l went to
another physician. He also called the
trouble eczema. and said it was the worst
case he ever saw | obtained no relief
from medicines and became very anxious
One day l asked my druggist II he had
medicine that would do me good. lie
examined my neck and said If anything
would cure me it was Hoods Sarsaparilla
lie advised me 20 purchase three bottles
and / did so and began taking the medi-
cine. In a short time there was "A de-
cided Improvement. and / continued the
use Of Hoods Sarsaparllla until a COM
plete cure had been effected. IL IS now
four years since I was afflicted. and no
symptom of the disease has ever return
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entirely cured me Of disease that has
troubled me for years"
WILLIAM Il. MONTGOMERY.
The following are Characteristic Hoods
Sarsaparlla testimonials. They tell OF
things worth telling
IAN eruption came on my neck below
my left ear. which caused me much'an-
noyance. and as IL continued TO grow
worse, ! finally became alarmed II re-
fused TO yield to ordinary treatment, and
] consulted a physician who pronounced
1t a severe case of eczema. He said it
would take long time to cure It, l fol-
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'B$ Americas Greatest Defense Is

saparilla has done. T cannot help pralsing
II to every one" Mrs. FRED A. TuR-
NER. Barre. VI.
II am pleased to have an opportunity
10 speak in praise of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1 was miserable and dull all the
time; had the blues, and could not en-
Joy the least fun; l felt sick all over.
could not sleep, eat or work with satisfac-
ton. Such awful dyspepsia, distress and
cramps in my stomach! My shop was
but half a square from my house. and l
was obliged 10 so home two or three
times IN a day TO take some medicine or
hot water 10 relieve the pain. Many a
time 1 went down on my hands and knees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

DOMINO. VAT had scroiuious
sore on one of my limbs which trouoieo
me for four years. / was told that
must be cut out as the only chance TOT
recovery. 1 bought n few bottles Oh
Hoods sarsaparilla and began taking it.
and this medicine purified my blood
am now sound and we'll ard able to do
a good days work.
NATHANIEL PENNINGTON.
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OBITU AIRY.
Robert G. Hickerson.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March -'.-
speciaI-Mr. Robert G.. Hickerson'
prominent citizen Of stafford county
dropped dead at the home Of Captain 3
G. Peyton. in that county while con-
ferrlng with several other gentlemen
who with himself composed a board OF
commissioners 20 ascertain the cost OF
opening road IN that section He was
sixtv-nine years old. and served through
ont the war i'm the Confederate army. a
widow survives him.
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How Much Be ter You Look

many. to mine for gold. quarry stone
manufacture lumber etc. Capital, N-9'-
600 To $3.50 900. Robert f. Norris, OF hlcn-
mond is a director.
The Norfolk Real Estate company, 10
deal in and improv real estate. Oapi'"l'
5000 TO 5000.
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Strong men and strong women make nation strong:
Neither can be strong without good health, and
neither can have good health without pure blood.
This is why Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas
Greatest Medicine, is America 5 Greatest Defense
nation that takes millions of bottles of Hood
Sarsaparilla every year is building foundation OF
health and strength the wisdom of which will
surely show itself in years to come in materially
raising the health and strength.standard OF every
community.
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Samuel Harris Of New Kent county
Va n,as drowned from the schooner Car
rio Moore ON the night Of March 2ls'.
The vessel was abreast OF Hacketts Point
in tbe Chesapeake when by the iibing Of
the Maiuboom Harris was knocked over
hoard. The schooner was put about but
Harris could rot be seen.
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MARKS.-Departed this life. at his resi-
dence. No. .O2 west Grace street. March
~ 1895 JOHN G.. MARKS.
Funeral from late residence SAIJf-
DAY. March 26th az 4 o'clock J.. VI.
Knoxville CTenn1 and Nlcksplrg
(Miss) papers please copy.
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and would be dizZl and have such bad
feelings I'm my head that could not walk
across the room. 1 was sometimes
afraid I would be insane. Sometimes my
heart would beat so hard and fast. o,
/ cannot begin to tell you all | suffered
in the past year. Ny doctor called IL
nervous prostration. At the earnest re-
quest of a neighbor. ! decided to take
Hoods Sarsaparila, and in a little while l
was much gratihed to find ] could eat and
sleep better. This encouraged me TO con-
time. and In two months | improved so
much that folks began 10 say
How Much BE ter You Look.
have now taken five bottles. and am
perfectly cured. All those bad feelings
are gone. and I have gained i'm weight.
/ feel so thankful for what Hoods Sar-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Americas Greatest Medicine

or bent over a chair 20 get relief took
everything I could hear OF I'm the way
OF medicines, but found no cure until
began the use OF Hoods Sagsaparilla
The first bottle did me good. and | kept
on until / had taken three. The severe
pain in my back. headaches, distress IN
my stomach. IN fact. all traces OF dys-
pepsia have ceased. and / eat. sleep ard
work and feel so much better that can
not thank Hoods Sarsaparilla enough.
now have none OF the blues. tired feel
ing or sleeplessness. I earnestly recon-
mend Hoods Sarsaparlla as the best
medicine for dyspepsia and distress In
the stomach" JONATHAN STEELY.
lil9. Windsor street. Reading Pa.
Hoods Sarsaparina Is sold by an drug
gists. 81 six for g. Prepared only BY
G. /. Hood < CO., Lowell. Mass.
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Norfolk Charters.

NORFOLK. VA. March Special
The following charters were granted to-
day by Judge Hanckel;
The Virginia Land and Mining Com
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Mrs Barker.

Mrs. Barker well-known lady Of
Church Hill died yesterday afternoon az
her residence on north Twenty-sixth
street. aged ninety-two years.
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Mother and Son.

WINCHESTER, VA.-"My little boy
has been troubled every spring for the
past four or five years by an eruption
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covering his body and limbs In fact 1t
was so bad he could not get his shoes
and stockings on the whole summer
through Last spring I heard Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and by taking this medicine
he was entirely cured / also had an
eruption in the early spring. and af'er
using n bottle OF Hood Sarsaparllla
was cured" MRS. NETTIE RYAN.
Entirely Cured.
WELLSBURG. W. VAT was taken
down with sciatic rheumatism and was
conned to my bed all winter. When
spring opened I was able to walk on
crutches, but 1 was taken worse again
each following winter. I finally began
ticking Hoods Sarsaparllla. and II has