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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
NEGRO SOLDIER
MADE TROUBLE.
Resented an Attempt to Stop His
Smoking on Newport News Pier,
RAILROAD WILL INVESTIGATE.
Clerks in Newport News After Shorter
Hours Of Work - williamsburg
Officer Comes After the
Crooked Recitcr.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March II
J Special.-There was one episode connect
ed with the departure OF the Eighth ILL.,
nols Colored Regiment. the details OF
which did not get out until to-day.
1t seems that while tile troops were
on the pier awaiting the order to march
to the train, one Of them passed away
the time smoking a cigarette. The super
intendent OF the pier, Mr. }. =. Harrison.
went up to t.s man and told him that
smoking on the piers was against the
rules Of the company, and asked him
to throw the cigarette away. The negro
cursed him, and said he would not do
it. MI Harrison then slapped the ci-
garette out OF the mans mouth. and tr0d
II under his heel. There was instant
commouon among the troops. who be-
gan curslng the superintendent and huri-
ing all Sorts OF foul language after him.
a sergeant. who was there in charge Of
"A squad, ordered the private who had
been smoking 10 shoot Mr. Harrison. and
the private Immediately thrust a loaded
shell into his gun, and would undoubtedly
have murdered Mr. Harrison on the spot,
but for the TACT that one OF the officers.
who had some sense about him. threw
UP the muzzie of the gun and command
ed the negro 10 unload IL.
SHOWED DISCRETION
DIR Harrison was unarmed in the midst
Of thousand negroes. There was MOTH
ing for him to DO but 20 walk away.
which he aid, 20 get q gun. lie went
TO his Office for his revolver. and was
preparing 20 return but his friends pur-
suaded him that such an act would be
pure folly.
The incident has angercd the Chesa-
peake and Ohio officials here and they
will demand an investigation into the
conduct Of the negroes who participated
I'm the affair.
WANT SHORTER HOURS.
There IS movement Oh foot among
the clerks Of the city I'm the direction of
shorter hours. An organization will Doe
effected next Monday. and the merchants
OF the city will be asked to close at
O'Clock five evenings in the week. this
not applying TO druggists and grocers.
however.
city Sergeant Spencer. of WILLIAMSBURG.
arrived to-day from Williamsburg. re-
turning in the afternoon with J. Prescott /
Leach. the young Shakespearean reciter. .
who is wanted there for paving his board
bill with a fraudulent check.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
PEAN 1T COMBINE
IS NOM ASSURED,
The Different Factories viii Soon Be
Under One Management.
MAY HAVE THE DREOGE ADMIRAL
The Ocean King Passed Cape Henry
With "A Barge in 1oW-HiNat Mcr-
chant Enjoincd from Advertis-
ing as Succcssar.

NORFOLK, VA. March E.-Special.-
Luxe If. Nhltehurst Was to-day ia th'
court OF Law anu Cnanccry upon motor
OF :. D01lcr. cnJOined from advertising
himself as successor 10 Wnitenurst ane
DOzicr. Inc nrm which was recently
diss0ned IS one 0l the most prominent IN
the local dry goods trade. Rivals stores
are now De.ng conducted by the former
partners.
lJOAor in his bill. alleges that in the alb
scncc oil any agreement NAitehu4st Is
advertising himself, principally upon
Wrapping paper, as successor TO the late
firm.
MAY BE THE ADMIRAL.
The observer at Cape Henry tonight In
a special TO the Weather bureau, Nor
folk. reported that the tug Ocean King
passed IN al 500 o clock towing a dredge.
The tug has been at sea seeking the
dredge Admiral. and Il Is practically GER
tain that she has found the 0redge which
was being towed to Philadelphia by the
tgg James Bowen when the latter sunk
with all on board.
Eleven men went down with the tug
and the survivors, six in number were
taken of the drodge by the German
Steamer Albano and landed at Norfolk.
THE PEANUT COMBINE.
The combination Of the peanut factories
tn trust with I'VE million OOldfS Capl-
tai will be an accomplished fact within
thirty 10 sixty days. unless some hitch
now unforeseen occurs. Charles T.. ".
Smith. OF New York. representing East
orn capitalists. has secured renewed OPP
lions upon - per cent OF the factories
preparing for market the peanut product
OF Virginia and North Carolina.
An expert accountant is now in Nor
folk eXaming the books Of the factories.
Should these tally with the reports OF the
business made 20 Mr. Smith by the fac
tories. the plants viii be taken over.
Ii Is reported that the expert is vary
we'll satisfied with the results thus far
The business IS a very profitable one and
has been this season 81 IS stated, esPec-
tally so.
The plan OF the projectors IS TO issue
100000 OF common stock. This Is de-
clared % be underwritten and 100000
I'm cash 90 be Immediately available. The
trust vii be known as The American Ed
Die Nut Company
THE WHOLE MARKET.
Much secrecy has been observed by the
parties interested in the combination
which VIII control nearly the Virginia
and Spanish nuts raised and practically
the peanut market OF America. and Few
know OF the presence here Of the expert
There are factories IN Cincinnati and
Evansville. Indiana. and these are under
st.0d - be Included in the combination
The great bulk of the nuts produced I'm
America are grown in virginia and North
Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
fnurth In NcNtLi>t.

WASHINGTON. March 16.-In its efforts
10 BRING back from Cuba as soon as pos
sible the volunteer regiments which will
be mustered out when peace is pro-
claimed. tuc War Department will charter
two steamers OF The Ward Line and
one ~ thy Plant Line 10 supplement the
regular Government transport service on
the Atlantic coast These steamers Will
be used between Havana and Savannah.
and fourth vessel will probably be Sc
cured 10 convey the First Texas Voiun-
ieefE 20 Galveston. where they are 10
be mustered out The Fourth Virginia
ana the First North Carolina Volunteers
Will be Included I'm the next lis for
muster out and Savannah has been Sc
leeted as the place whore they viii leave
the srvice.--New York sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
WARRENT0N Is SAFE.
But One Case Of Smallpox and No Dan
ger of Disease Spreading

''N' '''' N''N' w anu w bth-
ger of Disease Spreading
A letter received by The Times from
WarrentOn. \. c., states that reports of
smallpox in that town have been greatly
exaggerated. There has been but one
case IN the town. and none in Warren
county outside the town.
Mayor Burwel says that visitors 10
Warrenton incur no risk. and in support
OF this assurance. refers TO the following
report from the State smallpox Inspector:
Warrenton. n. C., March l5 1899.
Dr. r. II. Lewis. Secretary State Board
Of Health. North Carolina:
Dear Sir,-I have the honor to report
from Warrenton. Warren county. one
case Of smallpox. we'll marked. modified
by vaccination. which was done fourteen
days before exposure. The place is
thoroughly guaranteed and every pre-
caution taken 10 the minutest detail The
town has been vaccinated most thor
Oughly. No objection on part Of people
10 measures taken by health authorities.
] consider Warrenton entirely safe.
DR.. =. j. Macon, city superintendent
of health, is the most competent sani-
tary officer I have ever met
Very respectfully,
HENRY f. LONG. VI. D..
State Smallpox Inspector.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
ON THE SHENANDOAH.
Poor Railroad service for the Valley
Clarke County Politics.

Clarke County Politics.
BERRYNlLLE, VA. March l7.-Spec-
taL-iuc NUriulk and Western railway
have decided 10 operate thelr Washington
and Chattanooga limited trains with
through Pullman sieepers between New
Orleans, Memphis and .sew york from
Roanoke tO Lyuchburg thence 20 WASH
ingtOn and New DIRK over the southern
and Pennsylvania railroads. These trains
were originally run over the Shenandoah
Valley branch of The Norfolk and West
ern line 90 Shenandoah Junction. West
Virginia. thence 10 Washington and New
York over the Baltimore and Ohio raii-
road. The withdrawal of these trains
from the Shenandoah Valley line Will
seriously interfere with travelling tr0m
this point 90 Baltimore and Washing ODD.
because they We're often awaited of by
business men here 20 go 10 the above
cities owing 90 the fact that the trip
could be made in one day Wnereas n0w
il Will take two days.
h. II. whiting. farmer residing noar
Briggs, this county. while using his four
horse team recently. was thrown beneath
the wheels of he wagon and bis ankles
were run over and badly sprllned and
bruised
Clarke county came In for "a good share
OF the claims allowed by Congress in the
passage OF the bin known as the Bowman
act the total amount received IN the
county being Ss.2jl
For the first time since 1915. when he
was first elected 10 the office, John NJ
Gibson. present clerk OF Clarke county
and Circuit Courts. has opposition for re-
election. His opponent is g. A. Ford.
The election takes place May 18th and
there are two or more candidates ror
every county Office except county treas
urer. for which the present Incumbent,
W. a. Bradford. is the only candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
SHOOTING T0URNAME NT,
Programme of an Event TO lie Held at
Bland IN Park u April.

Island IN Park II April.
Following Is the programme Of a shoot
ing tournament to be held at Blandon
Park, April 9TH, 9Th, ana 1th:
First Day-Wednesday, April 9Th
Events M. l.. 10 targets, enter, Sl.5O. No.
2. ~ targets, enter, o.. No .. 10 targets
enter SIy0 No. t. % targets enter. 80.
NO .. 10 targets; enter $50. No. T. %
targets. enter, s.. No. Z, L. targets en-
ter, Sl.50 30. 5. 20 targets, enter, s..
event No. Is for state Target Cham
pi0nship.
second Day-Thursday April 9Th
Events No j, live BIRDS, enter, s.. No.
2, z live birds. enter. s.. No, 8. 90 live
birds, enter go. No. 4. 10 live birds en-
ter, $50.
'L,onl No. is for State Championship
at lie BIRDS.
Th.ra Day-Friday. April It'll
Events No. /, 10 targets enter, $50 30.
. ~ talgets. enter, T.. No. 3. l. targets,
enter. also. 30 4. 20 targets, cnt- -.
no 3. 10 targets; enter Sio0. 30. o. %
targets enter g. No. q, 10 targets enter
$50 No. O. - targets; enter. $50
Purses viii bee divided on the equitable
sv,tem-f moneys IN 10 target events, and
MONEYS in a. OF or tarset events IN
terstate rules 10 govern.
Shooting Will commence al A. NJ. each
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
LYNCHBURG COURTS.
An Appeal for Berry-RailrOad Fined
COunterfeiters Go To Prison

LYNCHBURG. VA. March IT, Special
IN the United States Court here to-day a
decree was entered granting an appeal to
the United States Circuit Court OF APP
peals 10 H. ID. Berry and others. The
appeal IS from Judge Paufs decree set
ting aside a deed Of trust made by Il.
-. Berry and wife 10 G.. \. Board.
James owen, OF Scott county. was sem
fenced to-day 90 Two years Imprisonment
in the penitentary at Raleigh for count
erfeitipg.
1he Norfolk and Western railroad has
been fined $50 for running five freight
trains through West AppOmattOX on sun
day. contrary 10 the sunday law. The
railroad claims that traffic became con-
gested by the explosion OF an engine on
The Saturday preceding and that they did
not violate the law. 10 is expected that
the App0mattOX authorities will levy on
some Of the C0mpany's property and II so
AN appeal will be taken 10 the higher
courts possibly 20 the supreme Court OF
the United States.
Tho third annual convention Of the Pho
torraphers' Association Of Virginia will
he held IN this city next Wednesday,
THURSDAY and Friday. over one hundred
deiegates are expected and these vii. in
dude not only most OF the photograph
~ this State. bar many Of Norm caro-
lima
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
WEARING Of THE GREEN.
AIfrescO Won the st. Patrick's Haudi-
cap at New Orleans in "a Gallon.

AIfTcSCO Won the st. Patrick's Handi-
cap ut New Orleans in IA Gallon
NEW ORLEANS. March 17.-Green
decorations abounded at the track to-
day i'm honor of Ireland's patron saint.
81. Patrick The ST. Patrick Handicap
valued at $1,000 was made the star num-
Der OF the card. The stake went to Tony
Llcalsie whose colt, Aliresco, INDUCED
his field up TO the last eighth and then
coming away galloped an easy winner
by "a length. The thord race furnished
the sensation of the day. Mrs. Phillips,
a lady who had backed Mordecafs
chances, succumbed 10 hcart-faiiure as
the horses finished and after the race
the stewards susp ndcd Jockey NJ. Dunn
indefinitely for his ride on Gomez on
Wednesday, the horses performance to-
day satisfying them that Dunn's handling
Of him in his previous race was bad
After the first race Egbart was run up
by H. T. Griffin 10 500. 500 over the
enterd selling price. and sold. After the
third race w. j. DOnahue. owner of Egg
bart retaliated by running up Mordecai
owned by W. r. Griffin, 10 sos. AT which
price he was bought in. The weather was
clear and the track fast. Three favorites
won.
..gst race-one mile-Egbart IS to -
hrst: Uhlers G to 1 and TO ID second;
Clmacus a 10 Il third. Time. f:43.
Second Tace-siX furlOngs Little Jack
Homer a TO y first; The Purser 60 TO l
and 10 ID second: Maurice w Go TO j.
third. Time, 115 "a.
Third race-seIling. one and one eighth
miles-Mordecai q TO D first; Gomez as
to I and 6 TO y second; Judge Steadman
e. to u third. Time 1856 IL.
Fourth raCe-The St Patrick Handicap.
one and one sixteenth miles-Alfresco
90 TO . first F0rbush Q0 to ! and
20 81 second; Joe Shelby Is TO j. third.
r me. l:49 ga
Fifth race-seven fNirlongs-Cotton
Plant Is to 81 first; Nora 5 Is to ard
s to - second; Shuttle Cock Is to y
third. Time l.23 II.
Sixth race-seven fjrlopgs-Rr0ther
Fred 30 TO - first; Cherry Bounce a to
/ and TO 81 second; Lost Time q to u !
third. Time, 1:29 ID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
UNIVERSITY "GYM. "
Candidates for Honors i'm the Coming
Tournament Busy-Much Interest.

Tournament Busy Much Interest.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March H.
Specialize little interest Is taken az
the University az Virginia at the torth-
coming Tournaments of the Fayerweather
Gymnastic Association. which event VIII
take place in the gymnasium on the
evening of Monday. March 9th. For the
past month the applicants for the higher
bonors have been going through daily
practice. and the main floor of the gym
has been the scene of busy activity.
Mr. c.. 5. A. Henry, of Tazeweii, has been
elected captain of the team. lie and
Dr. W. A. Lambeth. the physical director
have the men On charge.
Messrs Durrett. McNeeiy Asserson,
Heiner and Michaux are among the most
prominent of those who aspire TO be the
best all-ar0uHd athlete
The Three Brother Tumblers are San
dow Moore. Peters and Bowdoin, the
TRIO that did such excellent work I'm last
sessions tournament. ON the horizontal
BAR DillWorth. Gordon. Estes. Byrd. Bag
by and Powell are I'm the lead while on
the paraleilel bar the most sklful are
Rogers. Durrett. McCabc, Siliman and
Asserson.
The horse seems 10 be somewhat ncg-
lectcd. on the ladders are Taylor Rog-
crs Gordon. McDaoe. Peters ana Mathew
son. and between them Is poised Pearce
the staiwart football player
The work Of the flying trapoze VIII be
the event of the tourney. This team con-
sists OF Durrett. Michaux. Henry. Dill
worth and McNeely.
The present officers Of the association
are. President 7. r. W. McCabe Of
Richmond. Vice-P President f.. r. Rogers,
or Petersburg: Secretary r. r.. Mason.
or Richmond. Treasurer. 6. r. Wallace.
Of fredericksburg The Executive Com
mittee consists ~ Dr. W. a. Lambeth,
of the University. l.. r. Chamberavne.
Of Petersburg, and f. r. W. McCabe, Of
Richnon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and other Matters.

Miss VI. Ethel Kelley, who has been
quite sick. is improving.
Little Richard Brown. who has been
so 81. is much improved.
Bishop Whttle viii preach and admin
lister the rite of confirmation at 81. James
church at the morning service Sunday.
The children's chorus OF The Wednes-
day Club will have "a rehearsal at the
Y. VI. q. A. ar - O'Clock to-day.
DR. Pell Will lecture on the Sunday
School Lesson at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association this afternoon Al .
o'clock.
A called meeting Of the Board OF Mana
gers OF the homeopathic Free Dispen-
sary viii be held to-day AZ =. VI. al the
dispensary Very important business viii
be transacted.
The anniversary meeting Of the Little
Workers Society OF Stockton-Stroet
church, which was To- be- held on March
18th, has been postponed until March
26th An interesting programme has been
arranged, and D. large crowd is desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
ANNIVERSARY EVENT.
Arrangements for the Big Meeting Of
or Iell vs. rrnn ressin

The Anniversary Committee Of the
Independent order OF Dad Fellows met
at Grand Secretary T.. Wiley Davis office
yesterday afternoon al 4.30 o'clock 1t
was the largest meeting yet held and the
most enthusiastic one yet held, and re-
ports were received from several Of the
special committees which showed that
every lodge in Richmond and Manchester
was heartily IN support OF the movement
and promised 90 lend their AID, both
financially and otherwise. towards max ng
The entertainment of the anniversary,
on April 26th. q grand success.
This being the eightleth birthday Of the
odd Fellows in America, official commit
tees were appointed to v.kii Highland
Springs Lodge next Tuesday night and
get them % join in our ranks and assist
in making the entertainment a success.
The next meeting OF this committee
will be held al Grand Secretary Il. Wiley
Davis office S23 east Main street next
wednesday afternoon at 4.30 O'Clock, and
j. s. hoped that every odd Fellow in
Richmond Will De present and hear and
see the good work as IL SIS progressing
They will be cordially welcomed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18

BEDFORD CITY. VA. March i7.-spe-
cial-The store Of Messrs. Thomas K
Patterson. at Penick S. Va. seven miles
from here. was destroyed by fire this
morning at Z o'clock The stock of mer-
chandise. al Of which was destroyed was
valued at $500
The postodice was located I'm the sama
room. but loss 10 the government cannot
be asccrtained
The fire is supposed 10 have been thH
work OF an incendiary. as the first per-
son 10 arrive upon the scene found the
door open and the lock broken. The loss
IS supposed 20 be about 100 with insur-
ance for $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
"Honesty IS the W.
Best Policy. j."

Gever qvas a more pointed
saying put into print, and
yet TO be honest only be-
caase If IS policy Is a poor
kind of honesty. Better
change policy" TO "prin-
ofple' and the world qyaH
ike you better. In the medf-
cal 0Oorfd there Is one medf-
cine honest for principles
sake and that Is Hoods
Sarsaparilia.
1t Is the specific OF the age for all
blood troubles. The liver, kidneys and
bowels are all toned up by its action as
e cleanser and thus good health ensues.
1t nerer disdppOintS.
ScrofuIa-" After 20 years Of suffering
with generous sore on her nose and hay
Ing 1t removed by physicians my mother
IS happy for being completely cured by
Hoods Sarsaparila. IL took If bottles TO
accomplish IT, Her face is smooth. no
scar" Miss +. A. STOKES. Epping n. H.
THE statement OF my daughter is exact"
JOSEPH STOKES, Epping, y. II.
Malaria 80" was very low with malaria.
My doctor did not help me and scolded
because ! would not stop work. Took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and got sound and
well. Can eat, sleep and work we'll" Mrs.
JULIA STOCKING, Bath, n. Y.
Eczema MY mothers face was
covered with eczema, face, hands and feet
were swollen. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured
her. We keep It on hand and recommend
u highly" REV. +. Z: JENKINS, 4O7 Govern
or Street, Evansville, Ind,
Sick Headache -" am now % Since
was years old ! suffered constantly with
impure blood, biliousnesS and sick head
aches until took Hoods Sarsaparilla by
doctors advice. owe my lie to it," ELvIA
A. KUMRItL, ClaremOnt, y. II.
Stomach Trouble 1.-Two years suffer
Ing with stomach trouble made me weak.
run down. with severe headaches. Life
was a burden 10 me until ] took Hoods
which cured me. II makes my
children strong and healthy" MRS NJ.
BACH, Gil "a St., ~ f., Minneapolis, MINI.
NodJ Saasqba,1M
1azzas!; IL:
IoodsPll. cure liyer ins, the non.irritating and
only eatharlie 70 lske VIII Hoods osT,sp4TiIla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18

Judgment for S37a79 was rendered in
the Law and Equity Court yesterday
afternoon IN the ease of j. $ Moore &
sons. against O.. ". and v O. Wit.
Ia the Circuit Court the suit OF J. =
Rhea's administrator against the Chesa-
peake 4 ohio Railway Company, was
dismissed under the hye-ycar Jaw
The jury i'm the case OF l.. El8m's ad.
ministrator against the Chesapeake *
Ohio now on trial n the Law and Equity
Court, We're yesioday afternoon taken
To- the scene of Elam's death on Second
street. The case will Doe concluded to-
4rt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
4 Volunteer Killed.

MACON. GA. March IA special 10 the
Telegraph from Albany. Ga. says. This
morning at about 1890. al Camp Church
man. Lieutenant ID. X. Brilges. while get
ring out Of a carriage. struck his pistol
against a wheel OF his carriage. and a.
was discharged, the ball entering his left
side lie was dead before rhvslcians
could reach min. Lieutenant Bridges WIS
a member Of Company b. Third Missis-
sinri Volunteers. and had Just been mus
tered out His remains Will be shipped
10 Mississippi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
NIi.s YnrbrnIIgh 90 Mch.

Mr. Wits Warren Edwards. OF SOUTH
ampton, and Miss Fannie Holt Yarbrough
daughter of officer e.. ID. larhrough of
me Third Police District. Will Doe mar
ried on March 20. 40 $3.50 O'Clock II. ~.
iu the Second Baptist church. 4 recep-
lion Will follow tle wedding ~ the resi-
dence Of the brides father. 30. Do south
Bclvidere street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
THE SMALLPOX BUGBEAR.
Emporia Scared by a Norfolk Negro
Mcthodist Quarterly Meeting.

FMPORTA. VA. March H-SpeciaL-
Quite a smallpox scare alarmed the com
munity last night a negro. named Ben
smith, living near Jarratts, ten miles
from Emporla. came home from Norfolk
sick The physicians who were called TO
see him pronounced the disease small
pox I'm an advanced stage. In this con-
dition ne left home, and telegram warns
the authorities in EmpOria 20 De on the
lookout for him. a called meeting to-day
Of the Supervisors took place. and passed
all necessary orders 10 prevent spread
~ the disease and. II necessary, 10 pro-
vide a pest-house.
Rev. DR.. r. II. Campbell. Of the Metho-
cist church, is here 10 preside al the
second quarterly meeting OF the Hicks
ford Circuit, which meets tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18
A Railroad Suit.

WINCHESTER, VA. March i7.-Spe-
cial.-Col. I. L. bOyce ana ID. D. Dechert.
on behalf of the recently reorganlzed
Washington, Cincinnati and ST Louis
Railroad Company. have served notice on
the Chesapeake 4 Western Railway
Company that on Tuesday. April ith, they
Rockingham county for the purpose OF
bringing an action Of e1ectmsnt agaluS
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MARION, y. c.. March l7-S Special -
Early this morning an east bOtnd freight
train struck a landslide on a short curve
near Round Knob The engine was
thrown from the track and Enginee-
WoOdherry was slightly injured. Alex
a1df- Erwin the coicred fireman. also
escaped with slight injuries.
All trains are blocked and II will be
late tonight before the track is cleared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-18

a secondhand store He gave mp that
and returned TO Chicago. whore he trad
cd I'm a small way when he could get
people interested in his schemes. but his
career may be said 90 have closed with
the big deal Of 1Sgf
No one knew how much he was worth.
he would never talk about private af-
fairs The estimates OF mis- wealth when
al his height place the amount any
where from 100000 10 Sif1oo,0oo. 4 con-
servative estimate places his richest days
at 100000 70 100000.