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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-02-11

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-02-11
THE LETTER X.

We have a friend who finds it diff
cult to pronounce the letter r. Meet
ing him on one occasion, he said:
"Wobbert, have you heard of the
wiot in Clebersburg.'
~ what?n
"Why, a wi0t, wiot."
"NYhnt the deuce is II wiot.n
Don't you know what wiot is? A
wiot is a wumpus.'
We'll now, what is a wumpus? You
have got me again.
"Why, you know what l mean. A
wiOt-a wuHpuS, a wow"
80 no. Yes, yes, l have heard
something OF that
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-02-11
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COMING TO PIECES.

\ certain practical joker once be-
guiled the time on a railway journey
by stuiIiug his gloves with his hand
kerchief until it reached the proper
tons OF Il plump hand. He then ar
ranged it in front of his coat SO that
ii should appear to be one of his own
limbs, and placed the ticket between
its fingers. The train stopped, and
the usual cry, "All ticketsm was
heard.
Tickets please said the conductor
of the train.
Take mine" said the joker and as
tine man did so, he took the hand with
it.
The conductor was robust person,
but he staggered back in faint, and
called feebiy for smelling salts.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-02-11
VOL. XLIII---NO 5
SHE YOUR MONEY.

An u!G gentleman recently said that
what lie waited fifty years for, young
people nov: vented to start with.
Namely Golden Wedding"
II youm" people without capital
want to provide for comfortable old
age they should begin to save in
youth.
John Jacob Astcr said that it cost
him moro 10 get the first thousand
dollars than it did afterwards to get
Il hundred thousand, but if he had
not saved that first thousand he
might have died i'll an almshouse.
The tendance OF money judiciously
invested is to be accumulated, the
more you get the faster it accumulates,
like the moist snowballs that boys roll
in winter
We DO not think all the wealth of
the nation shCuld be permitted to &C
emulate III one, or one hundred,
or one thousand snowballs, but
We DO think that ever young man
should eudcavor to lay the founda-
ton for accumlating what may Sc
cure TO him and his family a comfor-
table old age.
Cigars, theatres and many other
unnecess airy anusements, which some
yoang men spend Il good deal of mon
ey On-and might postpone to later
period,-Go far TO prevent the accu-
mulatiGp'of that first thousand dol
lars, which is the necessary founda-
ton for all the rest.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-02-11
NOTICE.

WANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whisky
habits to have one OF my books on these dis
eases. Address Il. NJ. Woolley. Atlanta, Ga,
Box 1872, and one will be sent you free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
WAS 1T MURDER AND ROBBERY.
Suspicious Circumstances Attending
the Death of "a Bedford Negro.

BEDFORD CITY, February 7.-(Special
On Thursday morning. January 26th the
body OF a man was observed in the creek
bepeath Little Otter bridge by the con-
duttor Of a passing freight train, who
reported ii TO the proper authorities here,
when Mr.. w. Il. Stamp. as Coroner, re-
paired with a jury to the scene. They
rendered a verdict that the man came
TO his death from a wound I'm the fore
head, received by a fall from the bridge
or by some person or persons unknown to
the jury"
The man proved 10 be a very respectable
colorcd contractor and carpenter of the
neighborhood Of GOode. He was named
Albert Clayton and came to this place
on Wednesday, when he got very much
intoxicated At first it was the general
opinion that he fell from the bridge
while under the Influence of liquor. but
recent developments have aroused suspi-
elon Of foul play and four coIored wo-
men-Nancy Whitley, Lizzie Richie,
Lizzie Baldwin. and Grover Lowry-have
been arrested on the charge Of robbery
They will be given a hearing tomorrow.
Clayton. who was in very comfortable
circumstances and handled a good deal
OF money. was known 10 have several
checks and a good sum OF currency on
his person the day he was here When
his body was found his watch was sui IN
his pocket but all of the checks and
money were missing. One Of the checks
was a few days afterward presented TO
merchant for collection by one or the
women now under arrest
There is much excitement among the
colored people, many of whom believe
that It was n case Of murder as well as
robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
NORFOLK NOTES OF INTEREST.
Matters of Great Interest Before the
COurfs-Pers0naf.

NORFOLK, VA, February 7.-(Special.)
The Norfolk County Road Board has de-
cided that telephone-poles shall be re-
moved from county roads, where they arc
80 placed as TO interfere with the free
passage of vehicles. Ten days are allowed
Tor compliance with the order. and If the
poles are not removed by that time the
board will have them cut down.
The suit OF w. VI. VI. Trice and other
creditors Of Burruss, Son * Co., bankers,
who failed last April for a large amount.
came up in the Court Of Law and
Chancery to-day, upon motion TO appoint
receiver TO take charge Of the rents
accruing from the property transferred
10 Mrs. BurrusS in lieu OF her dover. The
property I'm question is n valuable Main
street block. and was conveyed to Mrs.
Burruss at the time the clearinghouse
failed. The case was argued and submit
ted.
The papers I'm the writ Of error granted
murderer John Anderson were received
here to-day. They are returnable before
the United States Supreme Court at
washington on the 18th of March proximo,
when IL is expected that high tribunal
will decide whether the slayer of Mate
Saunders. OF the schooner Olive Pecker,
gets a new trial or not. He is under sem
tence TO hang March 18th, but the exc
cution has been postponed, pending a
hearing by the Supreme Court.
Rev. Floyd l.. KurtZ, formerly minis
ter OF the Presbyterian denomination. was
ordained to the diaconate Of the Episco-
pal Church yesterday morning at II
o'clock at ST. Peters church. Bramble-
ton. The Right Rev. Bishop A. M. RAN
dolph ofiiciated, assisted by the rector OF
st. Peters, the Rev. c. f.. WoodsOn.
Right Rev. Alfred NJ. Randolph, Bishop
Of Southern Virginia, has written a letter
to the rector of st. Johns church, Ports
mouth, I'm which he advises against choral
services. The Bishop holds that it is not
compatible with the idea Of congrega-
tional worship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

huge coal schultz fell on Barr's foot
Dadly MASKING it. The injured man was
taken 70 the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Hospital at Clifton Forge for treat
ment, The injury is keenly painful but
ton. "i'i pu'"-
The Catholic Hibernian Beneficial So
clety Thursday night. in the opera-house.
VIII be addressed by Rev. Father w. Gas.
ton Payne. who OBLIGATED at ST. Frances
until few months ago, when he was
sent out as a missionary of the faith in
TINS part of the State. Father Pavne
VIII speak on the subject Of "Chrisfian
PRINCIPLES the Basis Of Good Citizenship /"
Ills scholarly attachments and a temper
rare In its respect for differences of opin-
ION on doctrinal matters. coupled with
answering loyalty to his own creed
combine To make Father Payne's dis.
courses interesting to everybody.
Beverly Manor Chapter of the Daueh-
tiers OF the American Revolution have
elected these officials for the coming
term: Regent, Mrs. James r. Tavlor' II
re-electeD: Vice-Regent. Mrs. Wiliisn
PurViance Tams; Historian, Miss nj p
buNal; Treasurer, Mrs. McHenrv HalIi.
day; Recording Secretary. Mrs. ! Fred
srlck Efiinger; Corresponding Secretary.
Mrs. Charles Curry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
NO LONGER GREEN IN THE G1LLs
YORK River Oyster Improying-Items
from Old WiIIiamsburr.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February L
(Special)-Green gill, which have injured
the sale Of oysters from York river for
some time, have to a certain extent dis
appeared, as many Of the finest obi
valves now taken from the river are
now either entirely free from this OBJ
lection or just slightly tinged with green
appearance, the oyster market has con-
siderably improved, and quite a number
Of shipments have recently been made
TO northern markets.
Miss Sue Peyton Kent, from Wythe-
vile, and Miss Fannie Guy, from Rich
mond are among the guests at Carter's
Grove, the hospitable home OF DR.. and
Mrs. Booth. The visitors will leave for
Richmond Wednesday to attend the
grand entertainment given by Mrs.
James Dooley that evening, 10 which the
Booths have also received invitations.
Rev. w. Il. Roberts, rector Of Bruton
Episcopal church, has been In Richmond
for several days in attendance upon the
annual meeting Of st. Andrews Brother
hood.
Sheriff NJ. r. Harrell left for Richmond
this morning on important business. that
may detain him for two or three days
Mrs. Maggie Brooks returned last eve
ming from visit 10 her daughter, Mrs
Walter Stubs. I'm Portsmouth.
Mrs H. G.. Durfey, from Hampton, is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. MOrecock.
Deputy-Sherin w. Walker Ware who
resides in James City, will remove here,
and go into the mercantile business very
soon.
Mrs. Cordie Frasier, from Hampton, is
here. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James
II. Banks, at the Raleigh Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
FIRE AND WHISKEY,
Both Cause Trouble i'm Frederfcks-
burg-A Drunken Negroes Assault.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, February
I-(Special) -Colonel +. d. Cole, is in
Richmond to-day, in charge of several
friends. on pleasure bent-Ars. Flora
Swift and son, Mrs. Leah Merriam Mrs
w. l. Brannan. Mrs. V. c. McCraW.
Misses Alice and Bette Cole, and Mrs.
a. w. Briggs They report that they
are having a good time.
Policeman Tansill had a rough en-
counter this afternoon with a negro whom
he attempted to arrest for being drunk
and disorderly The negro resisted and
struck the officer In the face, causing him
10 lose good deal of. blood. Several
citizens went TO the officers assistance.
The negro was only subdued after getting
good clubbing.
a swinging lamp in the parlor Of one
of the college boarhng-hou fell from
the ceiling last night. Several Of the
students were in the room. disastrous
IRE was only prevented by one OF the
boys throwing the lamp from a window
Steps have been taken by the authori-
ties TO stop the stealing OF flowers from
graves In the City Cemetery. 1t has be-
come so frequent that several complaints
have been made.
Within as many weeks there have
been thirteen deaths here, the aggregate
age being over 1900 years.
special from King George Courthouse
says Mr.. James Grifiins house and the
contents thereof near Matthias Point i'm
that county. were burned Saturday morn
Ing. Mr.. Gritfin's loss was quite heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
wHooPING-cOUGH AND sHIvERs.
Troubles in Southern AIbemarIe,
Though Hog Cholera Has Ceased.

Though Hog Cholera Has Ceased.
SCOTTSVILLE, VA, February 7.-(Spe.
cial.)-The weather has been cold the en-
tire week, and ice inches thick on some
ponds have been harvested. The Their
mometer was down 10 degrees above
zero on Thursday morning.
Mr.. Frank T. Hill, editor OF the Courier
had another severe attack of sickness re-
Gently, but is considerably better now.
Lieutenant G. =. Shaw, of Green Noun
tain, was in town Saturday getting sub
scribers to the Albemarle Telephone Com
pany recently established i'm Charlottes-
Vile, and met with very good success
here. So I'm a short time we expect 10 be
able to converse with our friends in the
Queen CITY" of Piedmont.
Mr. a. C. Bell, on the Alberene railway.
was in town yesterday.
Miss Luoie Powers came up from Rich
mond Saturday, bringing with her her
brother Philips three children.
Miss Ella Farrar, after spending nearly
a week in Richmond, returned home Sa-
turday, and will resume her school duties
tomorrow.
Mr.. Mack Gait, of ValIena, was in town
Saturday.
Rev. ]. r. Daniel preached yesterday at
the Baptist church, morning and night,
TO good congregations.
Mr.. John L. Martin, Of Carriers Bridge,
was I'm town Saturday.
The complaint of our farmers about hog
cholera, which was so prevalent short
time ago, has died OUT, and l think the
disease has disappeared.
Whooping-cough is still ''whooping up"
the little ones around this section.
Mr.. Maxey. OF buckingham. a son or
Mr.. William Maxey, was visitor 10 Mr..
w. +. Londeree yesterday, on his way
to Charlottesville.
Mr.. j. Tyler Beal, of Blueneld. who has
been at his old home. little below town.
on a sick furlough OF several weeks, Is
again well, and ready TO return to the
City of the Mountains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
A PEANUT MONOPOLY.
TALK OF A DIG "GROUND-PEAv
TRUST IN NORFOLK. III
a Western Man Considering the
Scheme-Purchase of m Roadway
Cooks Case Set for Trial To-
Morrow.

NORFOLK. VA, February 7.-(Spe-
cial)-A determined effort is being made
In certain quarter to form a peanut
trust. The chief promoter OF the en-
terprise is a western man, w. ii. Small,
who runs a cleaning establishment In
Evansville. Ind. Mr.. Small was here last
week I'm conference with the Norfolk pea
nut-men. and is now in New York in the
interests of the scheme. This gentle
mans idea Is to combine all the peanut
interest in the United States, leaving
none on the outside, to close up those
which are not paying or which are I'M
necessary. and TO operate the others 10
the best advantage. pooling the proceeds
upon q percentage Of investment. of
course. This arrangement would include
FIVE factories i'm Norfolk and fourteen
other Virginia concerns. 1t would also
take in the plant at Paducah, KY, two
in Cincinnati, two in ST. Eouis, one in
Nashville, and one In Evansville, Ind. In
case Mr.. Small is successful In his ef-
forts, the trust would probably close up
nearly half the concerns numerated.
In the Corporation Court to-day the
case of Ozie Cook. charged with the muir
der Of Lloyd Williams, was set for trial
on Wednesday next. The trial OF the
Wood criminal assault case was
set for Friday.
The Indian Poll Bridge road and an
airline from Norfolk to Ocean View has
been acquired by II. l.. Page, president
Of the Norfolk, Willoughby Spit and Old
Point Railway Company. The purchase
IS supposed to mean that in the event of
The failure of Mr. Page and his associ-
ltes to purchase the Norfolk and Ocean
View Railway Company at the receivers
sale, they will build the Willoughby Spit
inc and the Norfolk end together. 1t
S also proposed to turn the turnpike into
/ GO-foot boulevard. with a bicycle-track.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
ia 23-Su,Tu&Th

reach the insurgent camp in time 10 de-
liver said note before Colonel Ruizs exe-
cution. which had taken place on the day
or Ruiz's arrival"
On December SOth Consul-General Lee
wrote as follows:
Referring 10 my previous dispatch,
desire 10 say. further. that the note 10
Aranguren contained therein was not de-
hvered because when my representative
reached his camp this insurgent CHIEF
was temporarily absent therefr0m, but
the next ranking officer, then in COM
mand. gave TO Mr.. Tosca the following
statement:
Camp Of Cuba-Details " the death
OF Lieutenant-Colonel Joaquin Ruiz. This
gentleman came to these fields dressed
In the uniform Of "A Spanish military
officer and before the Cuban forces made
10 Colonel Nestor Aranguren propositions
of autonomy for cuba. Colonel Arangl-
rem, respecting the orders OF our army
made Ruiz prisoner, and he was exec
cuted later. after a cOurt-martlal hal
been held, and IN the name of the law
organization Of our army. And that 10
may be known. 1 furnish this inf0rma-
ton To Mr.. ErnestO Tosca. who clme
commissioned by the American Consul at
Habana. (Signed) +. Y. l.. Country and
Liberty Army OF Cuba. December Is
1897. (signeO Major ALFRED LIMA
IL now appears that Colonel Ruiz
visited the insurgent camp IN his private
and unofficial capacity and that. win
the exception OF one or two OF tho aI-
thorities Of the palace, and. possibly,
Few others, no one knew OF his crrlni
or departure. IL would seem. therefore
that he went into the insurgent camp IN
an unofficial or private character. and NOT
under a flag OF truce. or other official
protection in a war procedure always
hazardous 10 the life OF him who ai-
tempts IT,"
Both OF these dispatches are addressed
TO Secretary Day ana
not TO Secretary sherman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
WANTED IN KEYsvILLE.
A Big Reward Onered for the Arrest
OF A. VI. Scales.

GREEN BAY, VA, February 7-(spe-
cial.)-The postmaster at this place has
just received from the Baldwin Detective
Agency. of Roanoke. Va, a photograph
OF A. NJ. Scales. who eluded arrest of
the officers at Keysyille, Va. They Of
Hon. George w. Hardy. Superintendent
OF Schools OF Lunenburg county, Va.
who has been quite sick for the past
two weeks, is much better, but. owing to
his sickness he has been unable TO visit
county.
Mrs. II. S. Price, OF this place, has been
called TO the bedside OF her uncle, Mr..
L, II. Stokes of Ldlnenhnrg c0pntx. Hhasa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
SIX BURNED no DEATH
Terrible Work of Flames i'm Pittsy,-
vania Comfy

DANVlLLE, VA, February Z-(spe.
cial)-About o'clock Sunday mornine
six colored children. ranging In age from
. 10 ID years were burned to death on the
plantation OF Richard Siayton near tins
city. Saturday night Jennie smith and
her family OF nine young children retired
LOT the night. six Of the children eolng IA
bed ON pallet in the upper of the Two.
story frame building the mother ana
lhree children occupying the lower apart
ment. early In me morning Jennie smith
was awakened by the screams OF one ~
The children. and became aware or the
proximity OF flre, Hastily gathering up
me smallest child, and followed by the
other two in the room with nor ene
escaped from the building. Then the dis
PRESSING discovery was made that OF The
SIX inmates or the upper room not one
had escaped The flames which had rna6e
rapid progress. cut off all communicative
with the doomed children. who, perhaps
were ueaa or unconscious when the
her escaped. W."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
TWO YEARS IN THE STATE PRISON.
Rev. Leslie Cooke Enters n Plea OF
tsuitty.

ROANOKE. VA, February 7.-(Special)
Chief-of-Police Dyer returned this morn
ing from Washington. having in charge
Rev" Leslie Cooke alias Severne who
broke jail here on the night OF January
list. After his arrival here Judge Brand
Cookies attorney; CommOnwealth's-At
torney Edward Lyle and Judge Woods.
OF the Hastings Court, conferred and
the trial was set for 2:20 f., NJ. to-day il
being understood that Cooke would plead
guilty TO the charges against him, which
were for passing a forged check for S27. 80
on the Security Bank OF Richmond. sup
posed to have been drawn by W. T. Hood
~ Co.. Of that place, on Overstreet &
Thurman, of this city. Judge Brand
his counsel. intimated that II he were able
to bring witnesses here he could prove
the prisoner TO be insane, but he was will
ing to throw himself on the mercy of
the jury, who returned a verdict of two
years in the penitentiary, a minimum
punishment. Cooke was at one time
pastor of a Baptist church here.
VIII Myrtle and Sam Whitaker had
preliminary hearing this morning on the
charge of robbing f. c. Keller. OF Blue
field, of $l20 Saturday night Both men
were sent 10 the grand jury, and that
body being in session. were indicted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

These things seem to be greatly in
creasing of late, and without any ap-
| parent cause. We see more men who
lack vigor than ever before. We meet
more women who seem broken down
than in the past. Surely, there must be a
cause for all this-and there is.
These troubles can arise from but one
cause-namely, disordered kidneys or
urinary organs. Indeed. 1t is now adj
mltted that tho region of the lower body
S. the prime source of most physical ills.
When the kidneys become diseased the
blood becomes poisoned, and all the
troubles, such as sleeplessness. lack of APP
petite, nervelessness, restlessness, tired
and respondent feelings follow in its
wake.
The truth is, people are not well: but
they should be. and they can be If they
would only take the means Of recovery
that are near at hand In writing upon
TINS subject, DR.. II. A Gum, dean and
professor OF surgery OF the United States
Medical College, New York. says:
In large class of ailments where the
blood Is In an unhealthy state-where
there Is no evidence of organic mischief.
but where the general health is depleted,
the face sallow, the urine colored. const-
tuting the bilious" condition-the ad-
vantage gained from the use of Warmers
safe Cure Is remarkable. / find also that
In Brights disease 1t seems 70 act as n
solvent OF albumen; to soothe and heal
infiamed membranes, and wash out epi-
thellal debris which block up the urine
bearing tubes
1t is undoubtedly true that Americans.
as a people, are in a more or less serious
condition, and that there are complaints
which have become national diseases.
But it is also true that modern science
has provided an adequate remedy which
Is able to fully control 1t and supplant
sickness and misery by health and happi-
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
BUTLER OPPOSES EwART.
He Secures Postponement OF Action
ON Nomination.

WASHINGTON. February 7.-Senator
Butler, OF North Carolina. went before
the Senate Committee on the judiciary
to-day. with a request for the postpone
ment OF final consideration OF the nom'-
nation of Hon. Hamilton G.. Ewart % be-
Judge OF the Western District Of thas
State. until he could have opportunity
for the formulation OF charges be- VII
make against Mr.. Ewart He did no-
make known the character OF the charge,
beyond stating that Mr.. Ewart was not
of judicial temperament. and that Do
was not a lawyer OF sufficient standing
10 entitle him 20 the distinction sought
to be conferred upon him. In o5edenco
10 this request. the consideration OF nc
nomination was postponed a week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Does Not This Attract yous

Those who are sick, suffering, or out of
health. are always anxiously seeking a
chance to get we'll To such. this Is wei
come news. You can consult free. by
letter, DR.. Greene, 80 west Fourteenth
street, New York city, the most famous
apd successful physician in the cure of
disease, whose wonderful cures have
made his fame worldwide. Write to him
about your case. He will send his Opinion.
advice. and fully explain your disease
free. Write TO. him now--do not delay.
FOLLOW his advice and be cured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
illness has already been reported in the

illness has already been reported in the
Dispatch.
A great deal OF interest Is manifested
here In the case OF Mr.. William j. Flip
pen, against the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company, which will be decided
In the United States Circuit Court In
Richmond. this week. 1t will be re-
mcmbered that he brought suit In the
United States Court at Norfolk. Va, and
was awarded $4,000 damages by the jury.
Judge Hughes, however, set the verdict
aside, and an appeal was taken TO the
United States Circuit Court. Mr.. Flip
pen is from this county. and 1t Is hoped
by his friends that he viii recover dam