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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Preparations for the Great Event at
the Cradle Of the ConfcdcracY."

AdiItant-Geucrai Office.
Editor of The Times.
sir.-Gencral j. t.. Gordon. commanding
United Confederate Veterans respectful
ly requests that YOU viii aid the pl-
tr.oio .and benevolent objects of tile
United Confederate Veterans 10y publish
ing u your next ISSUE date Reunion is
10 take place at Charleston. $. g.. on
Wednesday Thursday Friday and satur.
day. May 10Th. lith. 18th and l3th. l's'.
with editorial notice OF the organization.
or please publish This letter
Also to urge oX-C0ufederate soldiers and
sailors everywhere tI form tncW-e.f',
Immediately into local associations ami
apply TO these headquarters by telegram
or letter for papers Co organize iu time
10 participate iu the great Reunion to DE
held at the Cradle of the Confederaoy' Do
and thus unite with thcir C0mrd DID,
carrying out the laudabie and phian-
thr0pIc objects of the organization.
Business of the greatest importance VIII
demand careful consideration during the
ninth annual Rcunion-such as the best
methods of securing Impartial history.
and 10 enlist each state in the compila-
ton and preservation of the history of
her citizen s0ldlery. the benevolent care
through State aid or otherwise Of dis
abled, destitute or aged veterans and
the widows ana orphans or OUT fallen
br0thefs-in-arms the care 0f the graves
Of our known and unknown dead buried
az Gettysburg Fort Warren. Camps Nor
ton. Chase. Douglas. Oakland Cemetery
al Chicago. Johnson Island Cairo dnd
al an other points. t0 see that they are
annually decorated. the heaostonei pre-
served and protected. and complete lists
of names OF our dead heroes with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Mr. william j. Bryan SAYS that he
STAYED away from the Tammany Hall
banquet on account of Mr. Perry Bel
mont.
The doors Of Dc.monico's famous res
taurant at Twenty-sixth and Fifth ave-
nuc. New York. closed last night at mid
night Tho lease viii not be renewed. and
this famous resort has ended its career
a girl at bridgeport, Conn. attempted
to commit suicide ON Sunday last by
drinking quart Of whisky and when
found she was in a complete stupor, but
her life was saved.
The boycott OF the Chicago Record and
News, Victor Lawson's papers. has taken
on a moro serious aspect. and a resolution
was passed on Saturday night by the
Federation of Labor calling on all Union
men employed by both papers TO walk
out within twenty-four hours.
Mr.. John Addison Porter. secretary to
President Mckinley. who has been iii
for two or three weeks. has rendered his
resignation.
There was a heavy fan Of snow at
Liberty. y. y. on Sunday. II began ear
~ IN the morning. and continued all day.
attaining depth Of at least five inches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
III, DavOn.

fi. was s1.,r-m.nded clerk,
Who netef i--cl day.
He seemed merely live 10 work.
lie ne'er INDUCED in play
Month after month be tolled along,
lie always dld his best,
And though DE was not over strong,
lie never cared 20 rest.
Ills grandma neer fell ill when there
We're games OF BAH in town,
He had no wish 30 l0iter where
Men knocked each other down:
He had no love for golf nor wheels,
He cared not for croquet
But. hardly taking time for meals,
lie always worked away.
circus came 80 town last night
with eildcd chariots and
IFS massive tents are cleaning white,
Hank, Don't YOU hear the bdnd2
The man who always worked away
Who has a boy of three.
Is missing from DIS desk to-day.
Oh. where. Oh whore, is hc2
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
NORTH CAROLINA
NAVAL MILITIA.
Arrangements Have Been Made for a
Ten DAYS Cruise.
CHOOSE THE COTTON MILL SIZE
Several Desirable Locations ouereh'
Raleigh pleased 90 Hear Oh 'hc
Spanish Rapid Fire Gun inc
Raleigh will Present to Ihem'

RALEIGH. y. c.. April iL-special'-i'
is officially decided that Captain George
l.. Morton and one hundred of the North
Carolina naval militia Will go on ten
day cruise on the cruiser Prairie De-
ginning May I'd. There are now six sd-
visions. with o. total strength OF about
go officers and men.
This week the site for Raleigh's me-"
$4,000 cotton mill viii be chosen. Halt d
dozen desirable sites are offered.
The supreme Court advances me near
ing of She case of the Capital printing
Company. OF Raleigh. rs. Edwards ~
Brought0n and T. NJ Uzzeh inFoiNihS
the title COB the public printing. IL come
up This week ou appeal oy ihe .apli'l
Printing Company. against when the
lower court decided.
The State Farmers Alliance has Died
with the Corporation Commission "a pc
titi0n for reduction of the nuil
carload of commercial fertilizers from
fifteen tons 20 ten tons.
THE CITY PLEASED.
There IS unbouuded pride here 10 the
cruiser Nalc.gh and pleasure at .ne news
that SHE has brought Spanish idpIu-
fire gun for presentation 90 this city.
All the arrangements are complete TOT
reception ncNt sunday morning of me
Governor Guard" Company x, OF me
First North Carolina Regiment 1nlte"
States Volunteers 10 Will be notable
homecoming.
Two move cases OF smallpox are DID,
the pcst-h0u-e here. making six al me-
rr0es J is fid there are some concealed
cases A. vet mo- white persons have been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
AND THE NEGRO WAS THERE
ALSO

Everybody nowadays quotes
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.-,.
when they wish to describe piebaid as
semhN of nond"sc1pts. but trite as the
quotation is. 30 may we'll be- brought INTO
service 90 describe The crowd that attend
ed Mr William j. Bryan '0oHar ON
ner.' in Sew York East saturday evening.
There were white mon ana "mie women
negro mon ana negro women hi"'Se
and Japanese. and al mingled tose'hef
and hustled econ olHef WIN '"e l"'"i'
"nty oi sieFeoofes a' % ''a'h'"N'' ""'
surely was scene Tor N'' 10 'OoN oo"'
ON "iih eniTe rt'1la'''oh' 'ol si'''''
confusion luimoi ana u'so'oer
could MOI DE- presented "S ANY s''"-
r1ns Whatever ANA S'' " was '"o
N''"'"' ana i'N'''' income
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strongly uh''u'eu' ID '''' '''''''''''
the sans oN'o''e e''''''''' anu JIG -
sooner or later To Jul" h'i''S'ii d. '''e
mead or '"e S"iS-cu''''' ,''''''''''
ana Simple. III n"7 "'''' '"'
an sucn movements I'D inc p"S'' anu IL
must be the case Win All sue" h'o'e-
ments in the lu'uie'
but am interesting question lot 7ou'''-
ein men an" "oile" ~ WHAT ''ou' '''O
negro men ana women VINO d''ehoo" ''i9
unique banquet as welcome sues's' -
that, also. 10 be part OF chicago pat
form Democracy Mr. Bryan says he Is
lighting the battle of 'the man and the
brother ana ms conception OF ms part
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

"And is my bat on straight? She asked
As Boo the han they stood together.
lie graveiy measured with his eye
The angle of the brim and feather.
Then. lowering his gaze bit
He saw the charmins face below 10
Now wearing quite conscious look.
Abashed. bus trying not to show II.
A strange light came into his eyes
And her eyes swiftly fell before himi
ID is not safe tO let men look
Too deep m eyes when they adore him
What happened then 7 shall not tell
Save that DEE said. You little gypsy.
And then remarked. quite needlessly:
well. no. D think your hats ON upsy.
-S0meryille Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
FIRE IN FLUVANA,
Two Dwelling Houses Burned i'm Fork
Union Sunday-Tufty Insured

FORK UNION. VA, April Special
The most destructive fire In the history
of this village took place yesterday Sun
day. an half past 1 O'Clock, when the
residences Of Messrs ". H. Sadler and
g. =. Snead were laid in ashes in a short
time
The fire originated I'm the kitchen mf
M. Snead from detective aue, and the
wind blowing 4 gale. carried the fire
irras.stiblv 10 the residence OF Mr. G. =.
Snead which was soon found to be
doomed
The Academy building was barely
saved by the heroic efforts OF those who
had gathered 10 assist
Owing 10 the large crowd Of helpers
the furniture was all saved.
The buildings were amongst the best I'm
the village. The loss IS fully covered by
insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

THE proposition 70 elect Senators i'm
Congress by direct vote of the people has
stimulated historical research Virgnians
have hauled down their political histories
md have been reading with care Che opin-
ions OF the forefathcrs with regard 90 the
present system and the arguments which
we're used pro and con. This IS Wei The
men who framed the constitution Of the
United states builded wiser tnan they
knew. and q IS the wonder of the ace
that an instrument that was framed i'm
30 first years OF this repIblc should BE-
80 admirably adapted TO conditions more
than "a hundred years after the republic
was born
We have respect bordering upon iever-
once for those great statesmen and for
the constitution that they originated and
promulgated. We are very slow TO advo-
cate any change I'm the constitution Of the
United States We are very slow 10 de-
par from me great principles upon which
this republic was founded We have no pa-
thence with those who say that we have
outived tho be 'aration OF Independence
and the constitution who would have us
depart from our policies anc ape Euro
pan fashions We believe that that clause
in the constitution which provides for
TIE election of United States Senators by
the Legislatures of the several States
Was on right when &c was adopted. and
we'll But We cannot close our eyes 90 me
slarlng TACT that what was originally
good thing has been abused by politicians
and corruptly employed by them until
the system has dcgencratod into some
thing Ike national scandal We le-
lcve that Tho time has come for the peo-
pie TO Withdraw thc.r delegated authority
and 10 take tho matter into tho.r own
hands
Senator Daniel in rcceu; newspaper
article said. OF have Saith in the people
Yea IN tha, very Democratic PEOPLE who
have never been lacking in dlsinterested
service and self-sacrilce. ANA who unGer
decp atnIctions aud terrible trials nave
4'' '''.''''' ''''"''' '"''s' ana COURAGE
'""' nave "''" '"e "''''e. oil mankind
'''' nave S'''N ''S''"'r 1o' 'ne most
part ana i'"hd s''''' ih "'''"' """
think they Will generally stick together
F'' i"'" ''''''''' '"' ""''''7 "'~F H"' ''
H'f"''ea IN o"''e''"7 OF ","'''ene"' nor
Q" tue ''.'s o.. Once i'"' "l'''0s' '"'''
'o'"'s anu ''''S ''N' '''S N.'p D'''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
MORE TOBACCO FACTORIES,
The Il. j Reynolds Company to In
crease Output 15.OOOOOO Pounds.

WINSTON. y. g.. April 17-Specml
Tho r.. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
has decided 10 build one or more large
factories here and 90 increase tho. output
of manufactured tobacco fifteen million
pounds annually An architect will Doe
here this week 10 receive instructions $50
be can draw plans for the proposed new
buildings. which are 20 be erected this
year
Clement Manly. referee in the North
state Improvement case. heard argument
to-day iu the final hearing before him
I'm tho North State Improvement case.
The object of the hearing IS 10 decide
upon division of tho funds received from
the sale of the Cape Fear railroad and
other property owned by tho company.
The referees decision will be- announced
In q few weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
Ate jamestown Weeds.

ROANOKE VA, April 7.-Specal.-
Three small children OF Richard Ames,
who resides near this city. were poison
cd by eating jamestown weeds plowed
mp from the garden, thinking 1t was arti-
choke.
The children would have probably died
had not medical assistance arrived soon
after. They are now considered out Of
danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

$1,000 10 the travelling library OF the sea.
board Air-LiHe.
Il have collected Sis yearly sunsciip-
tons" said the rural editor, and / don B.
know whether tO take week OH. or iust
sit around and feel good,
That's the trouble money brings" said
DIS wife. Before you went ont collect
ing you were happy now you're unset
tied There's nothing true but Heaven -
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

ENIPORIA, VA. April lI-Special..-
Rev. Mr.. Tucker from LawrenceF me-
preached 20 large congregation last
night at the Baptist church, The church
still being without pastor. Mr. Tucker
made a most favorable impression and
it is probable a call will be extended 70
him from this church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Professor John Hart. author Of Harris
series OF English grammars. delivered a
lecture last night az s o'clock IN the audi
forum OF the Smithdeal Business Col
leg5 on the subject. Some Interesting
Facts TN Connection With the English
Language"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

The young girl would have her way
In vain thcy told her the man She was
about 10 wed was only hfty-fye year.
old
OF know betfer,' she answered them
scornfuly- Hes seventy-eight, IL lac. 8
"a day,
Alas, That love is 50 biind!-Detroit
journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
THE DRIFT TOWARD SOCIALISM

The New York Journal OF sunday comes
out iu nashy editorial Ia favor OF
practical plan by which the people.
through their governmental agencies
State. local and national may gain con-
troll OF their public utilities and acquire
such degree % collective wealth that
any private accumulation viii cease 10
be dangerous
Tho plan which the Journal proposes
caily set aside every year a certain sur
plus revenue from taxation. 10 be applied
y the purchase OF productive properties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
"EinneUan's Ball"

"Finnegans BALI at the Academy last
NIGHT introduced Murray and Mack the
t;co well-knOwn Irish comedians. ana q
bevv OF pretty girls. A number Of spe
rialties in the way Of songs and dancing
y,ere introduced, but aside from the
ricb costumes and chic appearance OF
,he feminine portion of the company.
Tire was nothing specially noteworthy
I'm the performance.
Maj Goodwin at matinee this afternoon
"a tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Yeast-I understand your wife's got q
new bonnet.
crimsouheaz-Yes. that's right
Did you have anything t0 10 with her
getting it?"
"I reckon did, 7 said she shouldn't
have it'-lonkcrs Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
SOUTVEHN NOTES

On Saturday evening Sheriff Q. II. Tai
ley. OF Dekalb county, Ga, was over
powered at the Jail in Decatur by four
prisoners, who assaulted him. took away
his pistol and made their escape The
fugitives attempted 10 murder the Shesiff
but he managed 10 keep behind an iron
door and protected himself Flanagan
the notorious double murderer. was in
the prison at the time. and might have
escaped. but did not take advantage OF
the opportunity.
There was much excitement at Dayton.
Tenn. Saturday night By reason OF a
report that a mob of negroes had been
formed TO lynch Sheriff Martin Brown.
because he had shot negro who was
dcfying his authority. The mob was
driven of. however. without bloodshed.
Mr.. Andrew larnccla has donated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
JOE BICKERSTAFF,


Call ard sec my SIS Wheel guaranteed
10 carry man any weight over any kind
OF roads. for one year.
second-h Wheels bought sold ana
exchanged. Repairing OF all kinds 3
speciality. Wheels rented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
wiring.

"Mr Barkiss. can't We persuade you 20
join our society for the moral ren0ya-
lion OF tho community?
say DO ! get job on The invesiisat
ing Committceg-India Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
How to he Civilized.

Spain failed through many centuries
TO read the lesson clear.
Then Uncle Sam took charge OF school
And taught him in a year.
Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
TnI,nrfcnh EnrrnMinn.

william. wake up there's somebody
pounding on the back door.
Don Dee scared. susan. | ordered our
new step.adder delivered at midnight so
the ue.ghbors wouldn't find Out we had
one. Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
High Ambition.

"rd like to be rich enough 10 get my
name in The papers every day"
"And I'd Nike TO be rich enough 90 get
my name off the tax list. "-Indianapolis
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
No Money toTosc.

"An income Of $1,000 q day, Billy; think
OF TO-"
Not T. When J stop work 10 think The
boss docks me ten cents. '-thiclg0
Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Birds Of a feather flock together,
IL cannot be denied.
And wheels whose municipalities are aike,
Look better side by side.
I. A. W. Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

He may have been a good fiddler, but
the most enthusiastic Of Jefferson's fool
friends canont say he played golf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Virginians are at a loss 10 find out who
the eloquent gentleman was who repre-
scented her at the Bryan dinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18
Its Nearest Resemblance

'You don't have anything in this conn
try like the order Of the Golden Fleece,
said the foreigner.
Nothing replied the MATHIS. 'slnles:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

The flies that come in the spring time,
Arc all of a worrying ilk
Whether they buzz on the ball field
or splitter around in the milk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Doubleday Is not a bad name for the
Kiplng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Opposition to the denomination Of Me-
Kinley is breaking out in Ohio, and also
several cases OF smallpox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

AIIinthc Family.

IL he the order of tho golden brick
pittsburg Chronicie-Telograph
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

The political outlook in Virginia might
have an attachment Of electric fans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

The Edible Nut Company is the high
sounding title of the old circus peanut
crop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

In the coming Of the robins Boston has
lost some OF her hospitality 20 the spar
rows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

"A picture of senator Hanna" says
the Boston Globe. recently sold for
cents" 1t was probably IN a morning
M
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PROGRESS

Inc quinine In Groves Quinine Liver
Pills makes them better than other liver
bills. That Is ali. Price 10 and Is cents,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Quay and Croker are having some
trouble in proving that public once is
not a private snap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

II is hut fair to the 40 policemen a. the
dollar dinner to say that they were sent
there on duty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

"Ouida," it is said. "sits on low stooi
and writes on her knee" VIII somebody
give her a pad Of copy paper?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

That New York weather man who put
nm the rainstorm for the Raleigh's recep-
ton is apparently against the war IN the
PhiliDpincs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Having regained his breath one may
expect few proclamations now from
Aguinaldo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

PETERSBURG AGENT.
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STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

Mi Bryans modesty was well displayed
in the fact that in his entire speech
he sought not to gain applause ON MS
splendid military record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-18

The Croker is employing fine manoeu-
,.orinq in an effort TO draw the Platt
within range of the Mazet guns.