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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
TREASURER HELD UP.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Webb Saves His Taxes by
Being Quick with His Gun.

GLADESBORO. VA. April 7.-Spe-
rial.--Nr. NJ. Il. Webb. deputy treasurer.
while out collecting taxes was attacked
and robbed few days since by "a man
near this place. Mr.. Webb succeeded la
getting his money back by quickly
drawing his revolver and threatening 90
shoot the rObber. No arrest has yet been
made.
A drunken row occurred AT Willis
Gap few miles south of here. a few
nights since. in which T. a. Ayres was
Merry badly used up II was thought
te would die. but at last reports he was
Improving. Orval Ayres had his nose cut
off and Burt Martin was also somewhat
hurt. Corn liquor was the cause
The Lutheran Sunday-schoOl Of this
place VIII be recognized the third sun
day In this month. This school has been
in regular session winter and summer
for over twenty years with large at
tendance.
Following is a list Of the sick of this
peig at this writing. some Of
hours: Or. \. G.. shepherd T. G.. Nc
Comack. Mrs. +. Martin, Jane Hendrick.
y. Nass. j. ID. UT Mary Ut. Matilda
Smith. Mrs Rev. X. X. Sewers Miss
Casson. Mir j. W. Green and Mrs.
Clementine Satteriied are dead.
The spring has been SO unfavOrable the
farmers are very much behind with their
farm work. The small grain seems TO be
most all frozen out and the farmers are
very much discouraged.
The largest snow OF the season fen here
last night and to-day: IL Is now six or
eight inches deep and still falling fast.
IT will be hard for the poor class Of
most OF them are out OF wood.
"A Republican paper has just been
etarted in this Carroll county with j.
T.. Norteu. OF this place. as editor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
OUR DEAD IN THE NORTH.
Southern Women i'm Philadelphia 10
Erect a shaft to Their Memory.

An entertainment will be given next
Wednesday evening in the new Kitten
house Assembly rooms. Twenty-second
and Chestnut streets under the auspices on
the General Dabney II. Maury Chapter az
the Daughters Of the COnfederacy, says
the Philadelphia Times, FOR the benefit OF
the fund to erect a shaft I'm the National
cemetery at Germantown In honor of The
pa Southern soldiers buried there. The
decorations will be symbolic Of the pass
ing OF the bitterness between North ana
south-for instance. the Union and Con
federate flags crossed within laurel
wreath-and the entertainment itself viii
give expression TO the "burying or the
Ratchet The programme. which Is "a
most interesting one includes banjo music
by Polk Miller. OF Richmond. Va, or
whom Joel Chandler Harris says:
There Is niger hidden somewhere
in Polk Millers banjo. and when he hits
a string one expects 10 see him jump
out"
Mr.. Miller will be introduced by 4. X.
Mcclure. Miss Agnes Morrison Will sing
southern melodies and Mr. Myers. OF
Philadelphia. will play the either.
The General Maury Chapter is composed
OF Southern women who have made this
city their home in most cases because OF
marrying Philadelphians. Mrs. ]. 7. Hat
sey. the president. Is a daughter OF the
general in whose memory the chapter
was named: Mrs. c. r. Brown. the vice.
president. was Miss Rhea Childes. Of
Richmond. Va; Mrs. Herbert Clark. the
treasurer. was Miss Edith Hall. OF New
orleans. La; Mrs. William X. Beard the
secretary. was Miss Vida Fleming. o.
savannah. Ga. The chapter was organ
ICED I'm January. 1897. and has member.
ship OF fifteen.
Several hundred dollars have been sub
scrlbed to the fund. and II a. expected
that the entertainment will bring IL well
on toward the necessary amount. II IL
anticipated that the monument will be
unveiled on Memorial Day next year.
THE plans are 10 be submitted by archi-
,ecta I'm both North and South. The
bodies Of the soldiers We're brought from
tho cemetery in Bristol Pa. several
wears ago. only fourteen OF the number
zero identified. and the graves are mark
od only with wooden tablets.
A number OF we'll known women are TO
ns natrouesses Of the entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
PHI KAPPA PSI.
District Council of the Fraternity Meet
at University of Virginia.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. April I.
Specialize Third District Council of the
PM Kappa Psi Fraternity held an inter-
esting council Wednesday evening and
yesterday. at the rooms of the l.. *. +.
OF tho Virginia Alpha There was a
large attendance from the Virginia AL
pha University OF virginia. besides the
following visiting delegates: +. X. Pres
ton, Washington and Lee. Virginia Beta.
j. l.. Davis. Hampden- Sidney. Virginia
Gamma; j. ii. Ecca. Columbia Unlver-
sity. District Alpha; James NJ Mullin,
Johns Hopkins. Maryland Alpha X. a.
Welch. University OF West Virginia. West
Virginia Alpha.
Among the alumni members present
were the Rev X. r.. Boykin. Of AIRING
ton. Va: Henry Holiday. of Rapidan;
Prof j. Thompson Brown, DIR. Hugh L.
Nelson Colonel c. C.. Wertenbaker, Nor
ton Baker and George Wertenbaker OF
Charlottesville.
The Council closed its session with
delightful banquet. last evening at Hotel
Gleason Dr. Hugh Y. Nelson presided
as POSTMASTER and introduced the speak
crs with Characteristic grace and elo-
oucnce. Responses were made by DR..
Il. T.. BoyMn, Don Preston Peters Geo.
Iivermore. r. Allen XIX. j. l.. Davis
Henry HOilocaN, +. K. Preston, James
VI. Mullin. j. n. WEIGH Prof. !.
Thompson Brown. William Wertenbaker
and Morton Baker The speeches were
all received with enthusiastic applause.
The last toast. proposed by the Rev. Mr..
Boykin. was TO Colonel G. c. Wertonba-
ker, "The First Initiate in the Southern
Chapter" which was responded to with
three hearty cheers for the gallant old
colonel
Professors w. NJ Thornton. c. w.
Kent and r. II. Dabney and the Hon.
samuel b. Woods were unavoidably alb
sent.
after several college songs fraternity
yells and cheers for their POSTMASTER.
one of the most pleasant occasions in the
history Of the Council was brought to a
close.
The annual orators contest in the
Washington Literary Society will occur
I'm the Washington Han tomorrow even
ms The contestants. with their sub
jects. are as follows: "A True Govern
mont." Mr.. Stickley. of West Virginia:
"Thc Truth Of Life" Mr.. Ellis. Of Ala
bama. Federalism of To-day Mr.. \.
Leo Aberdorfor. Of Virginia. Professors
Barringer. Dabney and Lille will be the
judges.
The chapel pulpit will be filled Sunday
by the Rev pT. Collins Denny. Of VAN
derhilt University.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

as Well as gravels. Gold IS obtained Ia
this province close 10 the copper mines
la 8euguet the graveis OF tie river ABnp
carry gold. There Is also gold ia ne
Province of BOntOc ana in NueNa EclJa-
The most important of lhe aurieroua
provinces is Camarines Norte Here the
townships of Mambulao, Iaracaie. ana
LabO are especially well known as gold
producing localities Mr.. Drascne. Wel.-
known German gcologist, says that there
were 90 natives at work on the rlcn
OF his visit about twenty-five years
since At Paracale there are parallel
quartz veins IN GRANTEES. one OF which ls
twenty feet in width and contains chute
I'm which the ore IS said 10 assay pnirty-
eight ounces of gold per ton. one may
suspect that tnis assay hardly represent
cd an average sample. Besides the local.
tiles mentioned, many others or 'hi7
province have been worked by the natives
The islands of MindOro. Catanduanes.
Sinuyan. Panay. Zebu. and Bohoi are
reported 10 contain gold. but no exact
data are available. At the south md or
the small island OF Panaon. which Is just
10 the south OF Yeyte there are gold
quartz veins one Of which has been
worked 10 some extent. IL IS six feet in
thickness and has Yielded from g. 20 81
per ton In the island Of Mindanao there
are two known collaborating districts:
the Province Of Surigao, where placer anu
other townships show eravels and veins.
and the Province Of Nisamis. Near the
settlement OF Imponan and on the guif
Of Macaialar there are said 10 be many
square kilometers Of gravel carrying large
quantities OF gold with which Us assoc
ciated platinum. The product Of ms as
trict was estimated some years since "I
100 ounces per month. all extracted py
natives with bateas or cocoauut sue"
Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
MINISTER WINS.
DR.. Pottcr's Wife Loses Her Divorce
MAINLY on Sons Testimony.

NEW YORK. April airs. Potter lost
her suit for divorce from the Rev.
Or. Daniel t. Potter before Justice NC
Adam in the Supreme Court yesterday.
The jury was out less than ten minutes.
When the verdict was returned, Or. Pot
ter's friends crowded around him. HIS
son shook him by the hand. Far back
in tho COURTROOM stood little woman in
black alpaca sobbne. I'm the fullness OF
her joy She was Julia Ross, named as
correspondent by Mrs. Potter The con-
duct on the stand of Miss Ross ana OF
young Dean Potter. son Of the iiusanis,
ELECTED admiration and saved the day
for the clergyman. Miss Ross tainted
after giving her testimony.
Dean Potter manly STRAIGHTFORWARD
story won for him tribute from Judge
McAdam. who said: ~ cannot resist tine
desire 10 congratulate both pr. and Mrs.
Potter on the possession o. such son.
You may we'll Doe proud of him. He Is one
OF the most manly. chivalrous OF young
men. tie is exceedingly bright. Cherish
his love and impartial devotion. no mat
ter how your future lives may lead YOU.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
A YIRGINIAN
WAS WOUNDED
Corporal McCorkIe, of RockbNdge,
Stopped a Filipino Bullet.
HANDSOME REVENUE FROM EGGS
Thousands Of Dollars Worth oil ihem
shipped-Norfolk a Western Ha'i-
road sucd-Site for the Tucker
Memorial Hall.

LEXINGTON. VA. April 1-Speciai'-
The farmers OF ROokb-idge county are De
ginning TO discover that cohsldeiaoie
revenue can be derived from the seemihe
little things Of the farm. The shipment
of eggs alone amounts TO thousands OF
dollars annually. some idea OF the pro-
portions Of this business may be IN
ferrod from the shipments curing Inc
months OF February and March from
lexington. when IL is known mat the
United States Express Company carried
so2 crates OF eggs. containing 2l.1s2 dozen.
Al an average net value of thirteen cents
"A dozen the returns amounted TO over
$500.
This represents the business Of but one
IF the two express companies at this
place. Consequently when we consider
that eggs are shipped over tho Baltimore
and Ohio. the Chesapeake and ohio, and
The Norfolk and Western railroads from
Various parts az the country, we fnd
that the amount mentioned represents
but n small proportion Of the revenue
received from eggs.
A ROCKBRTDGE Roy.
Ir the list Of wounded I'm last weeks
battles with the Filiplnos. the name Of
Corporal John T. McCorkle appears Cor
poral McCorkle belongs 10 a prominent
Gockbridge family. and IS a graduate OF
the Virginia Military Institute. For
number OF years he was mining engi-
reer in Colorado. from which State he
enlisted In the First Colorado Regiment.
when volunteers were called for In the
panish-American war.
Suit has been brought in the Circuit
rourr of ROckbridge by the administrator
Of J. y. Winger against the Norfolk
md Western Railroad Company TO recover
$4,000 damages. Winger was brake
man on y. & W. train. and was fatally
Injured I'm the railroad accident which
occurred near Cornwall. this county.
A MOFsNING WEDDING
Mr. W. T. Beard and Miss Sallie ?.
Mccormick. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph i. Mccormick, Of near Wesley
Chapel. were married Wednesday morn
ing 1T the brides parents. Rev. &. w.
Trawick. OF Buena Vista, performed the
ceremony. Thursday a reception was
given the bride and groom By the groom S
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. y. W. Beard. Of
near Alone.
The site for the John Randolph Tucker
Memorial Hall has been changed from the
place formerly selected. and will he To-
Gated 10 the left Of the University build
ings Ground was broken this morning
for the erection Of the hall. which will he
a great improvement 10 that part of the
campus Of WASHINGTON and Lee. The
Warren Newconh Hall IS situated on the
right Of the University buildings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
TENT MEETING IN EMP0RIA.
Rev. j. 7. Kendall To Begin One-Fak-
irs in Hard Luck Personal.

EMPORIA. VA. April Especial
Three men were arrested here charged
with peddling patent medicine and getting
money under false pretenses. one was
fined. but failing To- pay the fine. was Tee
manded TO Jail. the other two made their
escape.
Rev j. r. Kendall a Methodist minis
ter. adveruses 10 commence meeting
under mis- tent IN Emporia on the 3d sun
day in April.
The friends Of Mr.. Charles Baker. who
left for Richmond on Wednesday 10 re-
ceiye surgical attention from Dr. Geo.
y. Johnston. have been advised that ne
stood the trip remarkably well.
Ex-Judge c. =. Bacham has announced
himself a candidate for Commonwealth s
attorney for Grcensville county.
Mr. Charles Gee. collector Of internal
revenue. is IN EmpOriA this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
NORFOLK NEGRO ARRESTED.
Fled TO Baltimore Amer Driving over
Mr.. Whitchurst-Labor Troubles

NORFOLK. Va, April 7.-speoiai-
Alonzo Calling ,coloraD some three weeks
since on the streets OF Norfolk drove over
Mr. James II. Whhehurst prominent
trucker OF Norfolk county. on Mafch
9Stb Mr.. Whtehurst died from the 'i-
f,cts of tho injuries received. An inquest
was held and the verdict OF the jury WIS
that he came 90 his death from injuries
received by the careless and reckless
driving OF a horse ana buggy ny Ni'N~'
Calling. alias Wolf (colored)' I'D lhe eiH-
plo, of william Richardson. Haihns.
uho was indicted for murder. fed aud
wos the Norfolk police have been NOTE
Ged arrested IN Baltimore to-day.
The Tennis Construction Company. or
pbnadelnhia which has the contract To
bulld the Norfolk and ScweIls Folut
railway. is having trouble with me it-
borers employed The company iaiinh
10 secure labOrers here at NV DAY
which was the maximum price ohefeu
,n,nortea a number OF negro laporers
from North Carolina. These. aiteI tn'H
arrival were persuaded by th'N i'ioN'
Ia Norfolk 10 strike. ana ail pui ipui'f'n
did so They demanded SI-' Gay ~.
that they be furnished tt"n0p'''''l' " 'o
their homes. both OF when REQUESTS ''e
comnanv refused to aceede To-
NV, iot OF men was sent for and tho
oo,,narv alleging that there was a llkeii-
-. - the new men being attacked.
esked for police protection. This was
granted them
orc of the gang forcmen. nm Italian
,..,,.a Michael Julian. alleging that n
feared violence. asked this evening In the
cornoratlon Court 10 be allowed to carry
= nistoi. His request VISA granted. The
impression prevails that fears OF violence
are groundlesA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition OF all the vital organs. II the
liver Is inactive YOU have bilious look:
If your stomach is disordered you have
a dyspeptic look n your kidneys are ef-
fected. you have a pinched look. Secure
good health. and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bittcrs" is a good
Alteratiye and Tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach. liver and kidneys. purines
the blood. cures pimples. blotches and
boils. and gives a good complexion.
& Minor Drug Company SOC. per bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
A YOUTHFUL 0THELL0.
A Lover Of Twelve IN "a Jealous Rage
shoots OF His Swrcthcart'S Hand.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND april John
Ralfe tweiy-ycar-oid bog 81 English.
is a victim Of jealousy and to-day while
i'm a rage at his little sweetheart. Eva
Jacobs. fired upon her with his father s.
shot gun ard tore her right hand almost
from her arm. Eva Is two years his
senior but much smaller and the lad has
been paying her little attentions az school
and elsewhere. Yesterday afternoon one
of the older boys walked home with her
from school and later in the evening
young Ralfe met her and upbraided her
for letting any one else walk with her.
This morning the boy Slipped his faith
er's shot gun ont OF the house and met
Eva as she was ON her way 10 school
The quarrel was renewed. and when she
refused 10 promise that she would not go
with other boys he levellod the gun at
her and fred AIS aim was not steady
and the load or hird-hot carried away
her hand. II was ampuiatcd 100 the
wrist. and the hoy was arrested and
bailed out boy his flther.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
WITHDRAWALO FNEW YORK AND
FLORIDA SPECIAL VIA L.. 4. AND


on and after Monday, April 10Th, south
bound. and Thursday. April 19tn. north
bound. the New York and Florida spe-
cial will be Withdrawn for the season.
The last trip south-bound viii, there
fore. be Saturday. April Sth, arriving
Richmond $50 F. NJ, and the last trip
north bound viii be Wednesday. April
18th, leaving Richmond at 9:c5 \. NJ.
W =. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
AN ENTERPRIsING DRUGGIST.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising that owens x Minor
Drug Company who spare no pains to
secure the best of everything In their
line for their many customers. They
now have the valuable agency for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds. This Is the wonder
ful remedy that Is producing such
Juror all over the country by its many
startling cures IL absolutely cures
Asthma. Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
affections OF the Throat Chest and
Lungs Call at above drug store and
get a trial bottle free or regular size
for 80 cents and 81 90. Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
REIIHr IN SIX HOuRs.-DIsTREss.

RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.--DISTRESS-
ing Kidney and Bladder Disease relieved
IN six hours by "NicW GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" IL Is a
great surprise on account Of lis exceed
ing prom Jtness In relieving pain in hlad-
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male Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by w. II. SCOTT and OWENS a.
MINOR DRUG GO. Druggists. Rich
mond. Va. mill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
A CLOSE CALL.
Petersburg Man in Newport News was
Almost AsphyNfatcd.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April l.
Specially. II. Blake, who says that he
halls from Petersburg. was nearly as
phyxiaied az Hotel philadelphia this
morning. when his door was opened.
his room was found flooded with illumi-
mating gas. and the man from Peters
bur, was stretched across the bed un-
conscious. lie Was rcsusciiated through
the efforts OF several physicians, but IL
siiil a pretty sick man. There Is 2 sus-
picion Il IL a case Of attempted suicide.
The last golf series Of the Hampton
Rosis and Country Club was such "a
farce that " n understood that The mon-
agem1.t VIII not attempt anything more
Of tho sort.
The Nova scotian brig Bertha Grey is
IN port after 4 terrible experience with
a gale or the coast several days ago.
She lost her masts and sails.
The trial Of Walter Wood. charged with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
BUCKLEN.s AHNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALyE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands.
Chnblains Corns. and all Skin Eraptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price, % cents per box. For sale by
Owens & Minor Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
WHY ARE GROVES QUININE LIN-
ER PILLS BETTER THAN OTHER
IiNE; PILLS?

Because they are the only liver pills
containing the tonic and stimulating pro-
pertles Of qunne. That is ALL Price
10 and % cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

LANCASTER VA. April Especial
Edward Hill (coloreO who was struck
with a black jack by David Kelly In a
row AT Kilmarnock Saturday week. died
from his injuries to-day. An inquest was
held to-day and If captured, Kelly will
be brought here charged with marder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
Howi,zer's Divine Services.

Tho Richmond Howltzers will hold
divine services in their armory on Eighth
street. tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
Their chaplain. Dr. j. Z. Smith, viii de-
liver the address ana there will be good
music.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

swamp on Pearl river or the boundary
line Of Louisiana and Mississippi. These
swanips will be searched o-morrow.-New
York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08

the murder of Jack Glover. will be called
in the Corporation Court Thurday. II is
understood that both sides are ready to
proceed with the trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-08
The Greatest Tonic, Restorative and In
vigorator in The World is
Or, Grpene'S NGrvura.
You Will Find DR.. Greene'S Nervura Blood and NeTVs
Remedy the Best of All Spring Medicines.

60 ang
when You arc eAS'9
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-07
DEATH or "CRoW" MURRAY.
He Was One of the Best Known Sporting
Men in Brooklyn-His Career.

He was Ono of tho Best Known Sporting
\ Men in Brooklyn-His Career.
Robert Murray. an od-tme Brooklyn sport.
Familiarity known a. Grow" Murray. died on
Sunday OF BriRht's disease at his homo. 2S7
Bridge street. in his fity-ninth year. He was
born In Scotland and when . boy came to this
country with HE parents. who settled in the
Fifth ward In Brooklyn. He grew up to be one
OF the best known characters In the ward. early
getting a standing as n sport and Democratic
politician. He went to the front during the
Civil War with the Fourteenth Regiment
and was member OF Noah L. Farnum Post, @.
A. r. He was also q volunteer fireman. He
served as Deputy Tax Commissioner a few
years. his only official reward for his services
to tho Democratic organization. He had been
in the saloon business for over a. quarter OF
basement OF the triangular building at Fulton
C,''zen. II was the favorite visiting, PLACE OF
!rissey, ",,Rsddy the Bscksmith," Red" Leary,
Jim" McDermott.
who was we'll known In church circles, dropped
10 one nisht and IN couple OF hours lost over
5000 to Murray u ,h.STlnG dee, Sps T Sns ,si
Jury decided against him. Murray was once
tried for shooting a policeman named John
Bsa;;s who was on duty ;h9r d,Hnee from ON
mat the bullet was, nred at a sat.
ioushby street and at Cosey Island. but had
not been successful in business. Through all
his career Murray was devoted to his family
who survive him. and hs was also a man Of a
most generous and charitable disposition. One
OF his daughters L. school teacher and the
other clerk in the Post once. Ono OF his sons
il 4 lawyer.