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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
MUST PROVE CHARGES.
The Crescent City Jockey Club Adopts
Summary Neasures-Thc Races.

Summary Measures ihc ia"Ccs-
NEW ORLEANS. March 19-The PAL
metto hurdle handicap al one ana one
eighth miles over four hurdles was the
star number on to-day s~card and won by
Partner. w Jordan's Old tlnbertoDper
Weather hne; track fast
The following bulletin was issued by the
"For making public statement to the
effect that the officials OF the Crescent
City Jockey Club were dishonest ana were
ENGAGED IN robbing horsemen and also
for the suspicious running OF the horses
owned by him or under his charge. JAS
Robertson Is ruled off the turf until he
proves his statements and also establishes
the fact TO the Committee Of Appeals Of
the Turf Congress that his horses have
been run honestly.
Wv. Kenney. steeplechase rider. is ruled
OF the turf for using language rejecting
upon the honesty Of the Crescent city
Jockey Club officials while on the scales
Weighing out
Forester Brothers Of ST. Louis. are
fined $50 Tor provoking a disturbance in
the betting ring with r. D. Brown"
Summaries OF the races:
First racc--siX furlons&-Pert C TO ID
FIRST AGowa (6 to ] and 2 to a second,
Quaver Il 10 ID third. Time. 115
Second race-handicap mile.-What
Next g TO u first Ervor g TO 5 and ouO
second. Elkn g to u third. Time. l.ii.
Third race--six furlongs .-Glcnmoy g
10 % first Dave $. - 20 l and 10 u
second, Minnie Weldon 200 10 u third
Tine. 1914
Fourth race-PalmetD hurdle handicap
mile and an eighth over four hurdles
Partner (6 to 81 FIRST. PrOVerb g TO I and
8 TO 81 second. Shanty Kelly Q2 20 ~
third. Time. 2.0j IL
Firth race-seven furlOngs. --Isabey @
70 p first. Percy + a 70 / and 10 lW
second. Tole simmons q to Dthird. Time
sixth race-mile and an eighth.-Elyria
g TO u first, Dawn Gl TO and 4 TO o.
second. Nellie % 10 ID third. Time. l:55.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
NEW RESORT ON
RAPPAHANN0CK.
Somerset Beach and Wharf Ready for
the Season.
AN OPERATOR BADLY SHOCKED
Found in an Unconscious Condition
From Lightning Stroke Lying
Against a Stoyc--A Tramp In
tiers a House and Hides.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, March 10
Special,-Somerset Reach. the new sum-
mcr resort on the Potomac river. in KING
George county is nearly ready for the
opening of the season. Work on tho new
building has been IN progress for svme
time, and the wharf which Us one Of the
largest and best on the river, has been
completed.
Mr Henry Catlett. night operator OF
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad. az Summit station, few
miles below this city. was stunned by
lightning during one Of tho recent heavy
thunder-storms. He was alone IN his
office at the time. and when found was in
an unconscious state from the shock and
had fallen over against tho stove. The
fire was low. and he was not much burn
cd. u was sometime before he recovered
consciousness.
a MAN UNDER THE BED.
a tramp knocked at the door Of Mr.
BENJAMIN coverings residence yesterday
afternoon. and receiving no response
opened the door and entered 4 nelshbor
noticed the circumstance. and sent word
70 the family. Search was made, and the
tramp was found under the bed in an
upper chamber. An officer was 'phoned
FOR. and the trespasser was marched of
20 jail
Colonel =. D. Cole Of this city, mem
Der of Governor Tylers staf, has been
notified that tho Governor and sctan viii
attend tho launching of the battleships
Kentucky and Kearsarge at Newport
News. March 2lth. This Is the first duty
Colonel Cole has been called upon 10 per-
form since his appointment. and he viii
attend He also expects to accompany
the Governor and staff on their visit TO
New York 10 attend the Greater New
York celebration on May Cd. 81. and 4th.
FIRE IN KING GEORE
About two weeks ago Mr.. Penn McCarty,
of King George county. lost his new resi-
dence by FIRE. and there was no insurance
Since then contributions Of money ana
materials have been sent in. carpenters
are giving their services free, and new
house. better and larger than the one
burned will soon stand on the same site,
ali without cost 10 Mr.. McCarty.
The officers of the National Bank passed
resolutions Of respect to the memory of
the late Hon. Jacob Tome. and Mr.. ". II.
Hurkamp. one Of the directors attended
the funeral al Port Deposit, Nd, as the
representative Of tho bank.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Melvin. formerly OF
this city. died yesterday at her home at
VVilliamsport, Pa, aged twenty-five
years She was sister OF Rev. Jacob
Sallade.
Trucking interests arc receiving more
attention than usual in this section this
season. Gardening and trucking opera
lions arc several weeks earlier this year
than usual at this time. Farm work is
also well advanced all due to the mild
open weather, which has prevailed for
some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Walking into the waiting-room or the
Tfuntinrdon-street station OF the Reading
railway Thursday afternoon, says the
PHILADELPHIA Record. Margaret Moore
tossed letter into the ticket Office. ana
Few minutes later drank the contents or
fwo-ounce bottle OF carbolic acid. She
was dead before the police could get her
10 The Samaritan Hospital
The young woman had been employed
as a servant by Mrs. John X Hagy and
has for some time given evidence OF
insanity. The letter which she tossed into
the ticket office was addressed to tho
Lieutenant OF the Twenty police
district. and Station Agent Thompson,
impressed by the woman's strange ac-
tions. promptly sent "A messenger over
with n. Policemen Bavcr and White
hurried over TO the railroad station. but
the girl had taken the poison before they
got there. They succeeded In getting her
tlp 10 Broad street. swhen she collapsed.
Undertaken Battcrsby who was pass
ing. volunteered 10 take her 70 tho hos
pital. but she was dead before she ar
rived there.
The letter 10 Lieutenant Wolf stated
that she was about 20 take her life. Hei
principal reason for H. she said. was that
she was tired Of life and Of the scanda-
lous stories told about her.
No reason other than that OF insanity
can. however. be assigned for tho act.
some three months ago she was arrested
one morning about o'clock by tho police
OF the Twenty-second district who found
her sitting on a doorstep. II was with
considerable difficulty that she was taken
10 the station house, whore she ab5o-
lutelv refused 20 give her name OF talk
and the following morning she was COM
rnitted 10 the House Of Correction under
the name of Mary Doe Upon a sub
sequent occasion the police OF the dis
frict again found her wandering about
tho streets. When taken TO the station
house she took from her pocket a bank
hook and tore IL TO pieces. evidently to
prevent the police from establishing her
identity.
Mrs. Haey. by whom the girl was en-
ployed said she had been in her service
about three months and that she proved
herself 10 be the best servant She had
ever had.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
THE SEASON OPEN
ON THEDIAM0ND.
The Episcopal High School Play the
Varsity Team.
CLOSE AND WELL PLAYED GAME.
The First Appearance Of the High
School Boys on Varsity Grounds,
The North Carolina University
Defeat Oakridgc Institute.

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA, March
ls.-Special.-The game with the Episco-
pal High School to-day was very sharp
ly contested. Virginia winning out by two
runs. This vas the first appearance Of
the High School on the University
grounds. and they were given hearty
welcome.
Two old Virginia players were on the
team-Hoxton and Nelson.
Nelson's pitching was very fine, ond
while Hoxton had very few chances he
PLAYED in his old Varsity form when
ever an opportunity offered itself.
There was a change in Nirginia's team
Wills going to second base and Martin
playing short. Hill was given trial be-
hind the bat and covered himself with
glory.
There has been some doubt as 20 his
playing heretofore. bat the minds OF all
were set at ease BY his fine back-stop
work and his batting,
Martin. who has caught heretofore
played brilliantly AT shortsiop, proving
himself a safe man in that place.
summersgin went In the box at first,
but was replaced by Collier later.
The coaches expressed themselves MS
well satisfied al the progress OF the team.
The final score was to In V!rginas
favor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
CHINESE REBELLION.
y'jdespread Conspiracy Before winch
rho Government Is Helpless.

LONDON. March "a special aispa ea CT.
from Shanghai received h hsas of bringi1g
about q rebellion. has been started by
Chinese officials Of various gsR aio,,o az
Shang la, In the proLsh.,ce al ~ tbe nrov.
inees bordering on the Yang-tse-kiang
and fears are expressed that Il may prgve,
no be the most formidable since the lai
II is professedy patriotic movement
TO overthrow the Manchu dynasty ana
save tho central provinces from European
control but 1t Is suspected that the plot
emanates from the Mandarins who are
alarmed at the prospect OF diversion
Of part of their pickingS TO pay the III
terest on the new loan.
The Pekin authorities are cognlzant OF
the movement. but distrusting the loyal
Nv of the provincial satraps, they are
helpless The conspirators are said 20
have approached British subjects with In
ducements 70 join in the rebellion and
they have also offered large sums OF
money for arms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

lowed would not permit Messrs Sessions
to procure the full number OF anvas back
ducks. owing TO the lateness OF the sea-
son. but they managed TO secure thirteen
pairs and half. and made up the dif-
ference with redheads.
The method OF packing, which has been
found to be successful by Messrs. Ses-
sions. is TO suspend the ducks by their
legs aroung the inside OF willow bas-
kets with their heads resting on the bot
tom. Ten ducks are placed In each bas-
ko,. and that number does away with
the danger OF the ducks being bruised In
transit and also leaves sufficient room
for the circulation OF air.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
MRS. BURNETT SEEKS DIVORCE,
Has Been Separated from Her Hus-
band for Several Years.

WASHINGTON. j. c., March 19.-Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, the well-known
novelist. to-day instituted suit for d.
vorce from her husband. Or. swan NJ.
Burnett The papers in the case are with
held from publication. The GROUNDS
which the d/,ree is asked on, are under
stood TO be desertlon. abandonment and
failure TO support. The last named how
ever. is only technical as Mrs. Burnett Is
believed TO have an independent fortune.
Or and Mrs. Burnett have not lived to-
gether for two years or more, and even
prior 20 their separation II had been gem
orally known among their acquaintances
that their relations were strained Mrs.
purnett sailed from New York for Eng
land about ten days ago. Or. Burnett
animated then that the suit was insu-
tuted by mutual agreement and 1T is not
probable that he will seek TO prevent The
decree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
In the Past.

Many OF the necessities OF to-day
and the sciences came originally from
Spain. Algebra. Tor one thing, originated
there
The first clock which struck in Europe
was a present from HarouA- al Raschid 10
ChSrlemagne.
Spain produced the compass as well
as gunpowder
It was in ssylle that tho game of
checkers originated.
II was IN the courts Of the oaliphs that
the laws OF chivalry were formed and
spread 10 TIE rest OF Europe and Eng
land.
From Grenada came the dulcimer: from
Cordova the guitar. and from the people
the eerenade.
spain produoed the Cid. Christopher
columbus and notable travellers and du-
ring medieval times IN art science ana
learning II had first rank. Before tho
Nisieoths oyerran tho country was SIS
time Of sloTy-aiter that Us decline get
s%A -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
MFR. GIadstone's Condition.

LONDON March l9-The health or
WIN. u. Gladstone Is again causing con-
siderable alarm. Following the official
announcement yesterday that Gladstone s
facial pains refused TO yield 20 treatment
and that he would return Immediately
10 Hawarden comes the assertion by the
Pail Mall Gazette to-day that he Is ap-
preciably worse and that the pains.
whether neuralgia or due to a malignant
growth, have caused him severe suner-
ing.
The result IS that his physical powers
are much affected and the action OF MS
heart is grayely enfeebled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

MACON. GA. March 19-The Baltimore
Orioles and the Mercer University team
of Macon. played q very pretty game ol
ban this afternoon on the Macon grounds.
The Orioles showed zap I'm such me colci-
ton tia. Manager HanlOn was highly
elatcd. The team has had Dcautiiul
weather for practice in Macon. Following
is the score: 90
Baltimore ........ 80 10
Rase hits-BaltimOre. -. Mercer {
Errors-BaltImore 4, Mercer II. Bat
es-Balumore-Hughe kitson and
Jones local catcher). Mercer-Mansield
and Garrett. Acrec and Jones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
League Men Co Wait.

Some OF the defeated candidates for tho
Council In Clay ward met in Mr. Il. a.
Catl.n's Office yesterday afternoon and
discussed the situation with the Execu-
tive Committee Of the League. The ques-
ton Of asking for a recount was talked
over but no decision was reached. IL
was decided 10 wait a day or two.
Mr.. Hill Montague one OF the Leagpe
candidates. was defeated by only seven
votes by his brother-in-law, Mr.. G. r.
Winston. a club man Mr.. Winston does
not oppose a recount. In fact, In view of
the close vote. he says he hopes tho
ballots will be re-counted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
BALL IN NORTH CAROLINA.
The University Team Defeat the Oak
ridge Institute in r Stout Game.

CHAPEL FILL, n. c. March 10
Specialize University defeated Oak
Ridge Institute here this afternoon by q
score Of 5 10 ?. The game was well con-
tested by both sides. Oak Ridge having
an unusually strong team.
Lawson and Graves formed the Var
sity battery. and Barker and Brake or
fciated in the Same capacity for Oak
Ridge.
IAwgon starred" throughout the m
tire game. He led tho batting average
FOR both teams aud by hn splendid con
troll aud On head work pulled the Var
sliy out OF hole more than once.
Rogers Put the ball over the fence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
RaiIr Wants 70 Re Speaker.

PITTSBURG. PA. March 10.-Congress-
man Joseph Bailey, OF Texas, Democratic
leader in the House OF Representatives,
will be a candidate for the speakership Of
that body next session.
Mr.. Bailey was in the city to-day in
conference with number ~ prOmnen M
Democrats, and to them he dlsuoaed ms
ambition TO succeed Thomas ?. l'eed' the
nresent incumbent. He thinks his chances
for success are good. he believes free
silver will win In 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Has Its Advantages.

MUNCIE. IND. March l9-For five
miles from new oil well northwest Of
Muncie. the residents find 1t difficult to
sleep. The we'll was drilled on Wednes-
day and the pressure of oil and gas IL
so great that II has been impossible to an
Choir IT, and the deafenins roar Of gas
can be heard that distance distinctly.
It Is estimated that 1000 barrels OF oil
and 1000 600 feet Of gas are escaping from
the we'll daily The well belongs 70 the
Standard OIL Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Negro Stabbing ARRAY.

Lewis Taliaferro and a man named
Frank. both negroes. got into squabble
near the corner OF Grace and seventeenth
streets last evening and Frank stabbed
Taliaferro In the back and race, nj.
T'aIlaferro was then taken 10 the First
station, where the ambulance surgeons
dressed his hurts. which are not fatal.
Frank escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Secretary Gage Speaks.

PITTsBURG, PA, March 1o-Secre'ary
of the Treasury Gage was the principal
Chamber OF Commerce OF Pittsburg to-
The Secretary spoke OF American En-
terprise: Some Of It's Trials and Achieve
ments " The speech was listened 10 WIN
the closest attention, and the speaker
heartily applauded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Sly Conyicts Killed.

NASHVILLE. TENN. March ia
special from Birmingham, Ala, says: An
explosion occurred In Slope or the Ten
nassee Coal Iron and Railway Company.
M pratt city. to-day The following
negro convicts were Killed:
Alex. Shelton. Eli Lawhorn, George
Jones, Henry Johnson. VIII scott and
Tom oliver. The men were l'UOJ teet
from the surface repairing the air ma
chinery. The explosion was caused either
nv fra damn or powder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Millions Gotten Out.

TACOMA. WASH. March 1.-THE
steamer Seattle. arriving to-day. brought
important news from Dyea, Shasway
and Dawson.
Thousands OF men along the tran are
excited over the discovery OF rich piacers
on Walsh Creek, tributary OF tho Big
Salmon river $50 miles from Dyea and
half way 70 the Klondike. Major Walsh's
party brings news that three weeks ago
dirt paying Sl.5O per pan was struck
eight and ten feet below the surface
Bed rock has not been reached. sixty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Ducks for the Emperor.

Emperor william. OF Germany. recently
sent an order TO America for hfteen
pairs OF canvas back ducks. This order.
says the Baltimore Sun. was received oy
A. Schumacher & Co.. and they commis-
stoned Messrs a. y. Sessions CO.. TO
procure the ducks in time TO be shipped
by the North German Liody steamer
from New York. The Limited time al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Paul Before Agrippa.
BnIt1nnrc I'm in Good nm

the second inning and scored the only
home run made here this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

FOR sALE-sTOcK OF GROCERIES,
Fixtures, etc, IN store No. q west
Broad street. j. ii. LANE.
mhZ0-lt Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

DREDGING PRIVILEGES FOR SALE
on Canadian rivers tributary 10 the fn-
kOn. For full particulars address klon-
dixie Promotion Co., Dexter Building.
Chicago. mhr1O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

We feel that an unintentlonal injustice
was done us yesterday by a publication
stating that the Virginia Seed Bureau
was charged with falling to carry out the
promises contained In its advertisement
We were charged with a scheme Of adj
vertising intended TO deceive and defraud,
but there was no prctense OF failure 10
ship goods as promised. While Rratified
at our acquittal Of the charge OF fraud.
we have telegraphed stopping all adver-
tisements and will only continue business
on the present plan TO the extent Of Eiling
all orders received.
THE VIRGINIA SEED BUREAU.
Postoflice BOX SCI or
RIO. 1903 east Main street, Room No. 50.
FREE SEEDS TO THE PUBLIC.
We wish to say that whereas the quail
ity of our Flower Seeds. having been
questioned, that we viii In order TO give
every one an opportunity to prove such
insnuations vicious and false. upon appl-
cation. either IN person or by mail. any
time this week, take pleasure In giving
FREE or sending POSTAGE PREPAln
FREE. to any and every one PRESIDENT
of HenricO county,. one mixed packet OF
our Choice Mixed Flower Seeds" con-
sisting of Pansies AstOrs. Nerbenas. Car
nations and thirty other desirable varie-
ties or. one packet Of any single variety
Of the above mentioned Pansy. Aston
Nerbena, Carnation or other varieties. Adj
dress or call.
VIRGINIA SEED BUREAU.
Postoffice Box SCI. or
Room No. 30, No, 1903 east Main street,
mrh20 Richmond Va.
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FREE SEEDS TO THE PUBLIC.

TONTOIIIp BOX sol, OF
Room No. 80, No, 1lO3 east Main street.
mrh20 Richmond, Va.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-12-03
ORDER OF COURT.


By virtue OF Section 2, Act 16S of the
Legislature of 1893, the following sos
.sions OF Court will be held In the Rerish
OF st. Landry for the yeags 1893 and 1856
Wig:
Third Monday IN Octobof, 1858.
Fourth Tuesday In November, 1903.
First Monday in January, 1900.
Second Monday In February, 1879.
Third Monday In March, 1863.
Fourth ssAEonday In April, 1899.
First Monday in Jane, 1870.
ThirA Mondsy In Geptsmber, le0D.
FouFsh Monday In October, Isae.
FIrt Monday I'm December, fea9.
Sesslonsof the Court will bs hsla sn
Aeadia, asfollows:
First Tnssday In October, 1868.
First Monday In November, lse8.
Third Afonisy In December, 1895
Fourth Tuesday In January 1850.
First Tuesday In March, 1859.
Second Monday In April, 1890.
Third Monday In May, 1889.
Fourth Monday In June, 1859.
Second Monday In October, 1899.
Second Monday In November, 1899.
Fourth Monday In December, 1899.
It is further ordered that the fixing of
the sessions of the I1th Judicial District
Court, shah not affect the authority or
duty OF the Judge to set at any time In
any OF the Parishes of his District when
the public interest may require 1t.
Given in open court at OpelouRas, La,
slened shaa Cd. 'a aILBRERT IiLsBREIsRRTpfL. T. pnPRE isy
Judge l1th judicial District Of LA.
Filed September 21st. 1898.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-12-03
Succession Of Mrs. EIlnS.

The property of succession OF Mary E.
Barker, deceased wife Of Geo. @. Elms,
including the residence and grounds In
Opelousas, will be sold at Public Sale In
December next.
sep24-2m aEoRGE O. ELMs.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-12-03

Ladies Jackets, from the cheapest S. 90 eae latest
Ladies' Black Skirts, worth s14o $780, just put
Ladies, Black Skirts worth s. 90 at also just put
Chi1ds Jackets the sold OF, found
lot in various than the last at the price
Come and get them before they all gone . ss ..as
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-02
40 Cnre CONTINUATION Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic, i0c or 25e
IL G. G. G. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-02
THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
Over 1900 Voters Registered. Negroes
Want Election Managers.

Over 1900 Voters Registered. Negroes
Want Election Managers.
The congressional election will Oc-
cur on next Tuesday, November 9Th,
and the registrars are now prepar-
ing lists of the legal voters to be sent to
the several county precincts. The
total registration is 1,707, of whom !, >
I24 are whites and $50 negrOes-an in
crease 81 whites ana 143 negroes
since the registration closed for the
state election.
Congressman Griggs has as an OppO-
nent negro preacher, Rev. j ii.
Smith, and unless there is a larger
white vote next Tuesday than was
pOlled in the October election Smith
will stand good chance of carrying
the county.
Some of the white people, however,
have become impressed with
the Importance of largely
increased vote, and have gone to work
to get every white man possible to go
out to the polls. Some of the pOpu-
lists have also become interested, and
many of them have expressed their in
tention of voting for Judge Griggs.
Judge Griggs will make five more
speeches in the district before the e,ec.
tiOn at Blakely on Friday, at Bluff
ton Friday night, at Fort Gaines Sat
urday, at Coleman Saturday night and
at Cuthbert Monday.
DEMANDED Ell ECTION MANAGERS.
Monday demand was made upo n
Judge Roberts by the republicans or
One manager and one clerk at each pre-
cinct next tuesday. 1t was made
through j. G. Styles and George
Brooks, chairman and secretary of the
county republican executive commlt-
tee, The ordinary does not appoint
election managers