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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
FREDERICKSBURG NEWS.
Residence and Barn on salem" Farm
DESTROYED bV Fire

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dee. 25.-Spe-
CiaL-au0W commenced falling here this
afternoon. and by night was two inches
deep and sthi showing.
Fire destroyed the residence and barn
ON the salem Farm. near Massaponax
church. in this county owned by George
W. Palmer of SaltWlle. Richard Morris
occupied the residence and lost his furn-
ture farm implements. feed. &c. Last
night vacant dwelling on he adjoining
farm. belonging 90 Mr.. Morris. was also
burned. The latter is supposed to be the
work Of an incendiary, and the county
officials are investigating.
Mr. George Ii. Pemberton. a prominent
citizen Of this county died yesterday of
paralysis caused by a fan last week,
aged siXty-Oue years. A widow and five
children survive him.
Last night Miss Ann Duerson. "a WELL
known lazy. died al the home of her rela-
tive William Johnson. near Brockenburg.
ln this county whore she was visiting.
aged eighty-twO years.
Henry Limerick. Of Falmouth. had his
hand shattered by a cannon-cracker.
which exploded i'm his hand 1t will have
10 be amDutatcd.
Morris Sullivan. Of Stafford. while hunt
ing and running after a wild turkey he
sad crippled, fell and broke his right
arm
Lawrence n j. Catlctt and Miss Hattie
Allen. both of Stafford. were married to-
day at Stafford Courthouse, Rev. j. II.
Gilbert officiating.
Mr.. Henry r. Brauer and Miss May Lit
trell were married az the Episcopal rec
tory here Rev. W. d. Smith officiating
90 is announced by friends of MIR Robert
= BristOw Of MiddleseX county. that he
will bc "a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress i'm this district
next wear. and il nominated. will make
determined light for election. lie is
prominent and possesses means His
mroihcr was the Republican candidate
against Hon. W. A. Jones last year.
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LURAY. VA. Dec. 27.--Special.-The
barn and all the outbudings belonging
10 Philip Rodgers. who lives near Marks
vile. this county. were destroyed by fire
last night about S o'clock, along with a
large quantity OF hay and other feed and
200 bushels OF corn. The origin Of the
FIRE IS unknown Insurance in the Ham
burg Bremen. 500.
Marlin Shlrly. who lives in The Mas
sanutten section. this county lost his
barn by fire yesterday morning about 5
o'clock. with its entire contents. includ-
ing several mich COWS and colts. Loss
very heavy. No Insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
THE SNOWFALL
IN PETERSBURG
Few Changes in Business for the New
Year.
A TOURNAMENT AND BALL.
Death OF Mrs. Maurice ". Lyman In
Denver Marriage Of Louis V, Bur
CESS to Miss Mamie Ellis.
Lumber shippers.
A TOURNAMENT AND BALL.

PETERSEN VA, Dec. I.-Speeial.-
The first snow storm Of the winter set
in about 30 to-day and the flakes came
down thick and fast until dark.
a most delightful box and shadow
party was given a night or two ago at
the residence OF Captain r 5. Leonard.
in Dinwiddie county for the beneht OF
tho Epworth League Of Ocran church OF
that county. The net receipts amounted
10 about|S0
40 BUSINESS CHANGES.
AS far as Z can learn. there are 10 be
but few changes in business circles in Pc
tcrsburg ON the first OF next month
News was received here to-day OF the
death OF Mr. Maurice y. Lyman, son OF
Mr.. J. s. Lyman, OF this city. which oc-
cur cd in Denver, Col. last night. Death
resulted from lung trouble.
BURGESS BILLS.
Mt Louis y. Burgess formerly Of Pc
tcrsoure. and Miss Mamie Ellis were mar
RED in Norfolk this afternoon. Miss Hen
rictta Burgess. a sister Of the groom. was
maid Of honor, and Mr.. W. w. Bryan best
man.
The couple arrived here tonight on a
VISIT 90 the parents OF the groom.
A TOURNAMENT.
A big tournament is being given to-day
a Hamilton Arms. in Dnwiodie county,
under the auspices Of some Of the young
men OF tho county. The tournament win
be- followed tonight by a grand ball.
The case of Samuel Spencer, cOlored.
who shot ana killed James Jackson, an
other negro. ON Carter street. on last
Monday. will come up before the Mayor
tomorrow for investigation.
Il. 81.
limnary hearing before the Mayor Of the
ease of Albert Hunt. who stands charged
with the shooting and killing of John X.
Parrish. al Kate Bells on Lombard
street, Monday night Mr. william b.
Mcllwaiue is counsel for Hunt The
funeral Of the unfortunate man took
place this morning from Grace Episcopal
church, and was attended by Petersburg
Lodge " Elks Eureka Lodge knights
at Pythias and the Petersburg Benevolent
Mechanics Association.
A Christmas-tree entertainment will be
given tonight at the Old-street Presby-
teri8n church
Mr. S. n. Willets. Of New York. is the
guest Of Mr. w. NJ Sterne. Of Dinwddie
county.
LUMBER SHIPPERS.
At a meeting OF the lumber shippers
and manufacturers. Of Dinwiddie and
Brunswick counties held here yesterday,
tho following resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That Senator McIlwaine OF
Dinwidlie. and Delegate Clarke. Of Din
widdie. and Powell. Of Brunswick: be
requested TO present 10 the Legislature of
Virginia I'm our names for a charter for
Incorporating q lumber railroad COM
mencing at a point on the Atlantic Coast
Line a. or near Poarchs siding. and rum
ming thence south through the counties Of
Diuwiddie and Bruins wick, and TO urge
the passage Of the same.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank TT. Cole of New
York. are visiting DR. Phillips. at Prince
George Courthouse
Mr Bartlett Roper, Sr who has been
20 New York on a visit, has returned
home.
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Ricbmonds
Citizens and other Matters.

Mr.. Henry T .Meloney ana wife are
visiting in Baltimore.
Mr. Max Hurtig. of the theatrical agen-
cy OF Hurtig & seamon. is in the city for
a weeks stay.
Mr.. Ambrose Page remains quite Ill OF
typhoid fever at his residence, No. III
west Main street.
Mr. VI. s Kahoon, former treasurer Of
Botetourt county. was at the State Aud
itors office yesterday.
The sale OF tickets at the Union Depot
last week was very heavy. the amount re-
ceived averaging 5000 a day.
Mr.. Edward G. Akers, secretary to the
Railroad Commissioner, Is back from a
visit to his home at Lynchburg.
SIR. ]. q. Hankins. chief clerk to the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth. has re-
turned from A two-days' visit TO his home
In Halifax county
John KEENAN,, colored. had his eye put
out at the Richmond aud Petersburg
yards yesterday. He was treated 10y Or.
Lawrence Ingram
Mrs. James c. Gill and her three sons
and daughter OF York. Pa. are on
three-weeks' visit 10 Mrs. Margaret Gill,
No. IlS Spring street.
A small fire at the corner OF Ninth and
Turpin streets yesterday brought out
one OF the chemical engines. and but lit
tie damage was done.
Miss Mamie Butler. OF Newport News.
Is visiting her friend Miss Cora De Jar
nette Jones, who will accompany Miss
Butler on her return home.
Mr.. William Hayes. who Is taking the
engineering course at the Stevens Insti-
tute, Hoboken. Il In the city. spending
his vacation with HIS family.
The bursting Of large water main at
the corner OF Seventeenth and Franklin
streets caused the streets TO be flooded
with water yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gemmsll and
daughters. OF Norfolk. are In the city.
and will remains until there Is change
in the condition OF Mr.. Gemmei1's moth
er, who is at the Old Dominion.
Mr.. John Peasants. OF Louisville. KY.
the son OF the late James B. Peasants,
for number OF years captain Of the
First Police District OF this city. l. In
the city visiting his relatives and friends.
City Sergeant Williamson smith. OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
THE BATTLE SHIP TEXAS.
Sigs5cc Says She is the Most Remark
able Ship He Ever Saw.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. H-Spec-
ial.-The battlcship Texas left this morn
ing for ola Point, where she will await
orders from Washington She Will be
instructed 10 take on coal at Lamberts
Point in a few days, after which she
will join the North Atlantic Squadron,
now in West Indian waters.
II will interest the friends Of the gal
liant warship 10 know Captain Sigsbees
opinion Of the Texas.
"She is the most remarkable seaship
/ ever saw is the way he expressed it,
describina the experience of the ship
coming up the coast through the hurri-
cane I'VE ran before the storm and
she rolled scarcely a bit" ne went ON,
Eve never found it necessary TO lash
the furniture We never do on the
Texas"
In Pat Screeney's saloon. corner Of
Forty-second street and Lafayette ave-
nue.. about $40 o'clock this morning, two
men quarreled about nothing and talked
Of fighting ducls. Both of them eX-
pressed their willingness TO engage in
deadly encounter, but before the pre-
liminaries could be arranged. one Of
them. unable longer to restrain his thirst
for gore shot the other I'm the calf OF
the leg. and departed hurriedly. He was
arrested al 2 o'clock this afternoon and
Jailed to await examination in the morn
ing.
The man who received the bullet in his
leg was Thomas DutsOn. who works IN
the ship-yard. His hlOOd-thirsty friend
was James Reilly. generally called
Jack" The latter is also an employe
of the yard
Rev. r. j. MacKay's congregation at
Second Baptist church has 'vlndicated"
him again by another vote Of confidence.
The general public without the pastors
fold are patiently waiting for him 10
vindicate himself in "a court of law. "a
he has expressed his intention Of doing.
lie has announced that he will enter
suit against several persons FOR crimi-
nal libel. but as yet no legal steps have
been taken.
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A Nnfahle Delegation.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Dec. E.-spec-
ial.-A notable delegation OF visitors ar
rived at Old Point this morning. Among
them are Senator w B. Allison. Repre-
seniatives Cousins and Hepburn. of
Iowa. Speaker Henderson. of the House.
Representative Amos J. Cummings. OF
New York. and Mr.. Walter Mitchell.
private secretary to Senator Cockrell. Of
Missouri.
Senator Allison IS chairman of the COM
mittee on appropriations Of the Senate,
and the visit OF the party may be pro-
life OF substantial good TO this section
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Glamorgau Tnreatenei with Fire.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Dec. 2I-Special.-
The Glamorgan pipe and Foundry Com
pany. one OF Lynchburgs biggest enter
prises. had narrow escape this morn
Ing from a serious ire The shed in which
the pipes are stored became ignIted from
a pit of tar. and was soon In blaze.
The entire FIRE department was called
out. and by their prompt and energetic
steps the flames were soon extinguished.
The damage was slight. The GIamorgan
was several years ago entirely destroyed
by ire, and last summer one OF its build
ings was burned 90 the ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
HE VIRGINIA tragedy.
The Coroner'S Jury and Public Opinion
EXOnerate the Turner's.

VIRGIIANA, VA, Dec. 27-Special-
The Coroners jury has eXonerated Tur-
ner for the killing Of William Lofts and
the Turner Bros. were tried for shooting
Robert Lofts before Justices Torian and
Tuck to-day.
Twenty witnesses were examined and
the evidence showed conclusively that
the Lofts boys were the aggressOrs,
both being under the influence Of whiskey
and shooting around the depot and in
sulting women passengers.
T. = Turner was able 10 appear at
trial. though his throat is seriously cut.
Robert LOFTS who was badly shot in the
shoulder. could not appear. William
Lofts the deaf mute brother who was
killed was buried yesterday.
Public sympathy is largely in favor Of
the Turner's who acted in self-defence
though Lofts has many friends, some of
whom are making ugly threats and the
trouble may not be over yet.
The Justices acquitted the case
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Portsmouth has notified the police de-
partment OF the escape OF Walter Cotton,
the negro murderer sentenced 70 be hung
the 18th OF January. The Sergeant offers
$3.50 for the arrest Of the man.
Secretary Burwell, Of the Citizens Ro-
lief Assoc alton. has just investigated
case OF great need that was given hhn
by The Times. and has found mat TIE
parties mentioned. living on north Twea-
ty-nlnth street. are In abject need He
mtnlstered to their wants and has made
them as comfortable as possible.
Master Herbert Claiborne. son OF Mr..
and Mrs Herbert A. Claiborne, OF this
city Is the proud owner Of a holo. picked
up on one OF the battlenelds neay Ma
Mia Master Hamilton Claiborne has
most eeuolsts collection OF all The wss-
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mond. Enthusiastic speeches were made
by gentlemen from all parts II the coun-
~. Meeting adjourned al . o'clock 10
meet at Newmarket. IN the lower part Of
the county, at o'clock tonight.
Colonel Burgwyn viii spend several
days at the mouth OF Piankatank river,
and i'm and around Fishing Bay. This
used to be the centre Of the great fish
and oyster industry Of Tidewater. Two
hundred thousand barrels of oysters and
one hundred thousand barrels Of shad
are shipped from this section annually
and If they had railroad facilities this
trade would increase TO an immense ex-
tent.
Fishing Bay. with its deep water and
its spacious land-locked harbor, Is a
most beautiful as well as the most pic
turesque sheet of water in Tidewater
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
Nelson Weddings.

FABER's MILLS. VA, Dec. 27-Spec-
ial-Mr. Clarence r. Roberts, Of Adial,
and Miss Mary McCalum. OF shelton.
were married here at noon to-day at 3
clock
Mr.. Luther Mawyer, OF Faber's and Miss
Lena Norvell. Of Albemarle. were married
al the residence OF the bride.
Rev. Robert Ii. Bowden ofiiciated on
both Occasions
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pons, IN miniature. used by the Filipinos.
These interesting curi0s were given them
by their Uncle. Major Henry coaltsr
Cabell.
Viryinians in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. T-Special.-The
following virginians are In New York:
Richmond-L. III. Bosher. T.. c, Bosher.
Albemarle; J. W. Hastings. broadway
Central: w. r.. Mckee. Cadillac: DR.. r.
B. Fenslsr. Marlborough. $. L. Ivy. New
Amsterdam.
Newport News-J b. Albert, II. n.
Bennett. Cadillac.
Norfolk-W. Eistadler. Cadillac: r. II.
Dougherty. Holland, L. c. Tosburgh.
Murray Hiil: II. A. Smith. New AnAsses-
dam
virslnia-A. A. and W. Campbell. -.
Cloud.
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TlDeWkTER RAILROAD.
A large Meeting Held in It's Favor M
Salnda.

sTORMONT VA. Dec. 27-Special.-
Judge Garrett opened court at Saluda
to-day promptly az 10 O'Clock. Nothing
but routine business was done, IS all
The important cases had been previously
laid over for the January term. Court
adjourned al II O'Clock
II WAS announced thar a railroad meet
ing would be held IA the courthouse.
In ten minutes an the available space IN
that building was occupied. The Tide
water Railroad Company was repre-
scented by Messrs. Eichoiberger and Har-
ris and Colonel Burgwyn. IRON Rich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
R0WDYISM RAMPANT.
Two Church Entertainments Ruth
Icssly Broken Up.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. 27.-spec-
ial-In York county last night two Christ
mas entertainments were wrecked by a
gang of young men intoxicated and out
for a good time.
At Providence Methodist church. at Fish
Neck a tree large enough for the presents
could not be found and ropes were stretch
ed across the back of the church The
mob cut the ropes, tore up the benches
threw over the stoves and finally drove
the congregation home. Many had come
across the creek i'm boats. the boats We're
cut adrift and scores Of women and chill
dren had 10 walk miles around the head
Of the creek to their homes The rowdies
set the woods on fire near the church. but
tn flames did not do any damage
Proceeding to Goodwins Neck the gang
found an entertainment in progress at s.
Michaers church. They repeated their
tactics. driving the congregation home.
Santa Claus has not yet distributed the
presents.
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mont Russell little son of Mr.. ollie
W0odson. who was standing by watching
the exhibit. was struck in the stomach
by a ball from pistol in the hands OF
a companion, and now lies in a critical
condition.
The little son OF Mr.. r. II. Betty. on
Ridge street had his left thumb blown OF
by connon-cracker.
The first snow Of the season commenced
falling about 2 o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
TO KEEP HIS MEMORY GREEN.
Inc Fredericksburg Lodge will Yearly
Lay a Wreath on Wastinaton's Grave.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dec. IL
speclal,-lhe Masonic lodge Of this city.
III when washington was Initiated, passed
and raised. IN order 10 perpetuate for all
time and keep before its members the
virtues or that iliusirlous Mason has
resolved mat al the last meeting OF the
lodge 10 June. 1900. and at the same time
In each succeeding year a member shall
be chosen whose duty ana privilege Il
SHAH be on December a. 1900. and on that
day In each succeeding December 10 con.
Ney 10 ana deposit on the tomb OF WASH
insion at Moun' vernon a simple wreath
or evergreen as memorial tbor ~
memory viii be continually cherished
and revertnco1.
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NfnntgnnerY tonrt.

CHRIsTANSBURG. VA, Dec. ~
special.-In the County Court yesterday
J. NJ. Haynes qualified as administrator
OF his fathers. J. c. Haynes. OF the coun-
ty. estate. and gave bond In the sum OF
$1,000
a. 0. sullivan. DoOrkeeper OF the House
Of Delegates was on the streets shaking
hands tn his many friends.
Owing 10 me extreme cold weather not
many people from the county attended
court
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NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 2L-Special.-
The stranded steamer Ariosto ashore
at Ocracoke, is making water pretty fast.
There Is "a feet OF II In her hold fore
aud AT to-day and about half OF her cargo
is submerged.
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GenernIPhiIlips Better.

General A. l.. Phillips. who Is sick at
his residence on Floyd avenue, was bet
ter last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
MANY MARRIAGE LICENSES.
\ Little Boy Accidentally Shot With a
Pistol

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Dec. ~
Special Twonty-one marriage licenses
have been issued by the county clerk in
the last five days. and marriage ceremo-
mics have been numerous.
Last evening while some boys were en-
Gagged i'm shooting Off fireworks in Bel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28

At the ST. Claire-John c. Davis. AM
MIA. Va: T.. A. Smith. Newport News q.
5 Wyman. Quinton Va; J. w. Grandy
Virginia: ~ h. Quarles. Warrenton.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Hutchinson. OF St
Thomas. Ontario. are at the Alhambrl
Hotel. They are travelling South to avoid
the severe climate Mr.. Hutchinson SAYS
that great prosperity can be noticed
throughout ontario.
Mr.. F. II. Gaylord. Of Hanover. Is at
the Alhambra. He proposes to move here
70 live.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-13
THE RIVER.

The front" river still continues
open. The ice is gorged between the
middle steel bridge pier and the Island
side, making a gorge about halfway
across, nearly to the head of the Isl
and. This leaves a channel about 70
yards wide between the gorge and what
shore ice there is on the town side of
the river. The ice was very thin all
day yesterday, but what there was of
it was all in very large cakes. Were
it not for the strong current in the
channel between the steel bridge and
the head of the Island, the river would
surely have closed at point just below
the old water works and the foot of the
bar on the Island side. The fact that
the river was rising at this point Satur-
day afternoon, which was noticed in
the Sunday Register, was caused by a
gorge forming at Glendale. At six
O'Clock the gorge extended up as far as
the B. & o. railroad bridge at Bellaire.
This will form an eddy at this point,
and should the weather continue cold,
a gorge at this point will be inevitable.
The river has not as yet closed at
Sardis. The water at this point showed
4 feet 8 inches early yester-
day, and during the day it
rose slowly and at midnight
the marks showed about 5 feet of water
in the channel. The Lexington did not
go over to BeIlaire yesterday morning
as intended. There was not enough ice
to interfere seriously, but the mate
came to the conclusion that it was
about as safe one place as another when
the breakup comes. The wharfboat
has received a new 300-foot 21a-inch
all-Manila line from Pittsburg. Capt
Crockard will make every effort to
keep the boat from departing for some
point lower down when the ice goes out.
1t is the Captains opinion that five 21a-
inch lines and chain on her head and
several lighter lines on her STERN ought
to hold her The hull of the wharfboat
is encased in several feet of ice, which
is now touching bottom and setting the
boat up considerably out of the water
besides there is a wall of ice all around
the boat tapering out from a point
about fifteen yards above on shore and
solid as q stone wall. This protects
the hull from heavy flowing ice. The
danger is however. that when the ice
goes ont the weight may take the wharf
boat along with it. If the wharfboat
starts for southern points she will have
the company of the Lexington. River
men who are familiar with the condi-
ton of affairs all along the river report
that there will be fearful amount of
damage when the ice along shore and in
the gorges lets go. The steamer City
of Pittsburg is still in a pretty precari-
Gus condition at Marietta. 1t is expect
ed that great danger will be done to the
coal fats that the cold weather caught
out. The Back" river is one large
CLASSY sheet of ice and affords the best
skating for many long year. The
ice is about eight inches thick, so the
Bridgeport ice men are taking advan-
tage OF it. They began cutting yes
terday. Notwithstanding the extreme
cold weather. the ice has been covered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-13
BOWLING.
GETTING TOGETHER

The chances for another bowling
match between Columbus and Wheel
ing appear fair as indicated by the let
ter given below.
Columbus, O.. February 10, 1899.
Mr.. VIM. Fette, Wheeling, w. Va:
Dear Sir:-In reply to yours OF the
Sth We can hardly allow you to make
all the terms regarding the proposed
match.
We wish to add one or two names to
the players who bowled before, but will
leave out like number, as some OF
the boys in the last contest will not
be here to bowl in this one. This team
will be under the management of P.
Hartung. We can probably arrange to
bowl Friday and Saturday evenings
here, and will agree to bowl two even
ings instead OF afternoon and evening
Will agree that total pins decide match
in case of tie games. But would prefer
to have Mr.. E. S. Barnard, sporting
editor of the Columbus Dispatch. hold
the stakes. Your arrangement regard
ing forfeit will be satisfactory to us.
think under the circumstances you
agree that sheets showing totals Of each
game should be given to the stake
holder and signed by each captain to