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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
DRIVING PILES IN
THE APPOMATTOX
Hard to Obtain a Foundation for the
New Bridge.
THROUGH QUICKSANO TO ROCK
Sales of Loose Tobacco Are SatislaC-
tory in Price and Fairly Large.
4 Personal Encounter in
Dinwiddie Court.

PETERSBURG VA. Dee Especial
Piles are now being placed i'm the Apo
nattOX river FOR the bridge 10 be butt
across that stream for the Richmond, Pc
tcrsburg and Carolina railroad. Owing To
the difficulty in obtaining a foundation in
The river for TIE stone piers. piles are be-
ing driven through quichsand To solid
rock. ON the piles a platform is TO IT,
constructed. which viii be conc1etcd.
PIERS on FLATFORM
On this platform the piers for the bridge
will rest "a is expected 10 have the
bridge up within the next three weeks.
Mr. b. =. Jones. individual book-keeper
al the National Bank iD this city. who
Was recently elected teller of that institu-
ton. has entered upon his new duties.
The sales of loose tobacco at the dif-
ierent warehouses to-day We're fairly
large and satisfactory prices were obtain
ed The prices ranged from s. TO 50
pei hundred pounds.
Twenty young ladies from the Southern
Female college went over 10 RichmOnA
last night 10 attend the PadercWsh con
cert.
PERSONAL ENCOUNTER.
The regular monthly term Of the County
Court. of Dinwiddic was neld yesterday,
but no important cases were heard. Dur
ing the day there was nght on The
court-ereen between two citizens OF the
county. but neither of the parties were
seriously Injured.
The cotton factories here will close two
days for the Christmas holidays. All Of
the tobacco factories will shut down this
week for Christmas.
Al the meeting Of Naomi Lodge Knights
Of Pythias held last night. officers were
elected for the ensuing term.
The December term of The Hastings
court will open next Thursday, but only
civil cases will be heard. The cases on
the criminal docket will be continued 10
the next term. as Judge Mullen does not
wish 10 keep men away from their bust
ness at this busy season Of the year.
Mr.. g. W. Barnes. Commissioner Of
Revenue Of Dinwiddie county. is i'm the
city
People are coming into the city from
the neighbOrng counties in large num-
bers TO make their holiday purchases.
ARCANUMITES.
Sycamore Council. No. 1Oj Royal Area
mum. of this city. was visited officially
tonight by Harry Kemp. Of Richmond.
special deputy grand regent. and w. NJ.
Rickers also OF Richmond. chairman Of
The Committee on Laws of the Grand
Council both OF whom made addresses.
An address was also made by James r.
Blanks. # Petersburg grand secretary.
The addresses were followed by banquet
AT the Imperial Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dee. I9.-spec-
ial-Newport News Is getting ready 10
put the wires in It's business section nm
Gereround. The Newport News Conduit
Company has been formed for this pur-
pose and has been chartered by Judge
Barhan. Of the Corporation Court. Ii has
a capital of Sioj0Oa ana its president is j
III curtis. the city treasurer
The council has under consideration the
matter OF granting this company a fran
thise 10 lay cOnduits on Washington and
Tafayette avenues and TWenty-hfth
1'wenty-eighth and Thirty-f0urth streets.
,rhox agree to give the city "a duct in the
eonduits and 10 have the work completed
t.fore the streets mentioned are paved.
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FLOYD COUNTY COURT.
xa,k Russell Given Eight Months III
Jail.


FLOYD. VA. Dee lN-speciaL-Co"h'E
Coprt convened last week, Judge w. l..
Howard presiding.
The case of Jack Russell who was
charged with shooting Jack Wood. with
intent 10 lul. was disposed or
some time ago Russell and Wood had
dieiculty. ana were brought before me
MAYOR Both were fined and released
Then RUSSELL secured pistol ana ioi-
lowing up Wood. fired at him six or
seven shots nome of which took eject
Russell was arrested. but released upon "a
81 on bail. and his case SET for the second
dan of the December term of the County
Court lie was convicted ana sentenced
10 the county jail for eight months
Hon y. q. Lester is making prepaia-
lions to erect "a handsome brick residence
on Locust street.
Mr. j. NJ. Elliott has just completed MS
ohice which adds greatly to the appear
ance of his lot on Main street
Miss T.. Katharine Tqmpkns will leave
I'm few days for Lynchburg. where she
will spend several weeks with friends
Br. n DE Il. Wood, quite "a popular
physician of this place. left recently, and
Is now located al Rocky Mount, i'm part
nershiu with Or Williams.
oxford Academy, which was burned last
spring. has been replaced 10y much bet
Ter building. and the school b. now doing
splendid work with Rev. J. X. Harris as
principal
The centennial anniversary of Washing
toms death was appropriately observed
by oxford Academy. Selections were read
by The pupils. and the evening was closed
by ana eloquent address on the life and
character OF Washington, by the princi-
pal
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SENATOR LYLE 0USTED.
The Council Elect Everett Perkins.
Deaths in Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA. Dec. l9.-Special-
Senator Edward Iylc. who was Common
wcaltha Attorney for Roanoke. was GUST
ed last nigh, by the city Council. ami
Everett Perkins was elected to nh his
uncXpirc0 term
Edwin s. Rice. OF Bridscton. y. j.. died
to-day at the Stratford Hotel of typhoid
pneumona. AGED thrty-two years. His
vile arrived here yesterday The remains
were shipped tonight Co his home for in
tcrment
Miss Annie ". Wilkinson. Of Lynchburs
died tins morning 40 the home OF r.. A..
Winterme\er. her son-in-iaw. the result
o. stroke of paralysis.
Mrs r. }. Martin wife of 5. n. Mar
tin. died last uisht al her home IN this
city from dropsical affection aged
ffty-one years.
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WELDON. " g.. Dec. Especial
Lawrence J. jackson. Woodworking col
orea man. was found murdered In North
ampton county early this morning. The
spot selected by the assassin was lonely
one. just north of the Seaboard AIRLINE
bridge and within fifty yards Of the spot
where Mr.. Preston was murdered some
years ago. Jackson had some money. and
was i'm Weldon until o'clock last night.
lie started for home. and that was the
last seen Of him alive. His pockets had
been turned out and rihed OF their con-
tents. There We're no signs OF struggle
on the clay bank. where sc fell
The ball entered the side. and death
must have been almost instantaneous.
One man was to-day arrested on suspi-
cion but was later released No clue has
50 FAR been found.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
RICHMOND TRANSFER COMPANY
Directors Meet and Compliment the
,Ianaycmcnt-Di Declared.

4 meeting OF the Poard of Direetors Of
the Richmond Transfer Company Was
held al the offices of the company IN this
cItv Yesterday afternoon. Those present
were. Major r.. n. d Myers Georse y.
stevens. John r. Williams. T. =. SWAIN
T. r. cox william \. Turk ana ~ ~
FuVer. of Washington, and General Mana
ger ;. n. Bowman.
The report of the Executive committee.
Messrs. J. ". Bowe. +. d. Hotchkiss ald
/ r. COX. was read and approved Inc
re1ort stated that the affairs Of the com
many vero IN excellent shape that the
svstem had been extended and that II now
mad the best facilities in Us history to
handle the business. The committee com
n,imented very highly the manner IN
which the affairs OF the company were
being conducted under the present man
aeement An annual dividend OF SIX per
cent. was declared. payable In FEBRUARY.
Mr.. y. W. Bowe. OF this Guy, "ds eject
ed to I'M the vacancy in the presidency
and the next annual meeting OF the Stock
holders set for February "A. 1900.
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General Gorilon's Orders.

w aA'Nft HAtNA 'Het ~
United Confederate veterans,
Kew Orleans. Ia, Dee. iS. 1893.

HAteQ hlNttlNA az N''Nt ass
New Orleans. Ia, Dee. IS. 1893
General Orders No. "a
l. In conformity with General Or
ders No. Z9. Current Series. from these
Headquarters the Georgia Division was
subdivided. according 10 the topography
Of the State. by the delegates al the Re-
union Of the Georgia Division, held at
Savannah. Ga. on November I'D. 1880
into four brigades by an assignment Of
Camps. making each brigade nearly
equal strength. and named. respective
Is. Southern. Eastern, Western and North
Georgia Brlgades.
H. All the details OF the proceedings
having been reported 10 these IIeadauar-
iers. endorsed by Major-General Clement
4. Evans. Commanding Georgia Division.
United Confederate Veterans. and also
approved by aforementioned $ D.
Lee. Commanding Army Of Tennessee
Department. United Confederate Veterans
and as every requirement Of Section s.
Article OF the constitution has been
fully compiled with. the General Com
msnding hereby confirms this action. and
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commissions will accordingly be Issued
as follows.
Southern Georgia Brigade. Brigadier-
General Peter Alexander Selkirk Nc
Glashan. Commander. Savannah. Ga.
Eastern Georgia Brigade Brigadier-
General c. NJ. Wiley. Commander. Macon.
Ga.
Western Georgia Brigade. Brigadier-
General w s. Shepherd. Commands.
Columbus. Ga.
North Georgia Brigade. Brigadier-
General A. J. West. Commander. Atlanta,
Ga.
The Commanders OF the Brigades
amed above win be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
Ill The attention of the Brigadier-
Generals named above Is called to Sec
ton 4. Article of the Bylaws. and they
are urged TO push the organization of
Camps i'm their respective brigades vigor-
ously BY order of
J. 4. GORDON.
General Commanding.
GEORGE MoORMAN.
Adjutant- General and Chief OF Staff.
(Ofiicial)
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Head Nurse Resigns.

Miss A. NJ Robertson. head nurse for
some months AT tho Virginia Hospital
has aga rendered her resignation 10 the
managers. Miss Robertson resigned sew
cral months ago but al the request Of the
board reconsidered her action and with
drew her resignation.
Her second resignation, which was ex-
tended only a few days ago. has been ac-
cepted. and she will make vacant the po-
s!t;on about the lst Of February. Mss
Robertson has made many friends IN
Richmond. and has filled right worthily
her responsible position.
Personally she is quite charming wo-
man. Miss Underhn. 81 Boston Is spok-
en- OF as her possible successor. She Is now
in charge Of hospital in Boston.
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.Nlnrr I.iaht

Much interest has been manifested all
over the State IN The great Wood f3-tun
In England. which amounts 10 something
oVer Slo.0o9.ooo. and many persons have
been busy tracing their relationship.
Mr.. Thomas ". Wood. OF this city, has
received p letter from his aunt. Mrs. Jarc
Tatum. Of Orange county, giving some
,elua5ie information from the ne o-ds ~
the family Ri5!c I'm her possession
There were three .rothers, James. Tho'n-
~ and Holfui wood. bonn in Gloucester
shire. England The TWO latter caEe 20
America and settled In Anne Arundel
county. Mi. Later they removed % VIZ
ginia ard lived near barboufsville' IN
orange county.
= lfui Wood died July II. 1875. lie was
The great-Srandfather of Mr.. Tmohas '"
wood. OF this city.
The fortune. as has been stated. was
amasstd by James Wood. the third oroth-
or. who remained in England.
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REV. 7. ]. M'KAY
IN DANGER OF LIFE
Pistol Shots Intended for Him Fired
Into Another House.
ASSAlLANT HEAVILY FINED.
lie viii Prosecute HIS Dctractors TO
shc Fullest Extent Of the Law and
in the Meantime Occupies an
Unpleasant Position.
ASSAlLANT HEAVILY FINED.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. la--Spe-
c.al-Rcv. r. }. MacKay, pastor Of the
Second Baptist church. and the involun-
tary hero of AN exceedingly unpleasant
and sensational scandal connecting his
name with that Of Mrs. G. NJ. Blythe,
a member OF his nock, SIS not finding his
pathway strown with roses since said
scandal was hrutcd around.
I'm the first place. De received fun BEN
eft OF an enormous amount Of disagree
able no,orletN placing MIN. as minister
Of the gospel, police commissioner and
man. i'm a very embarrassing prcdica-
mont
Ii IS true. his deacons declared him in
nocent and his congregation good-natur-
sdlv accepted The verdict, but it had no
weight with the public and his case was
sun unprovcn when DEE took 10 before inc
ministers association. which body damned
him with Scotch. verdict TO the effect That
Ae "w8s not proven guilty.
THE SCANDAL REMAINS
Thus the scandal was left I'm statu
quo. and thus 30 will remain unless the
preacher succeeds I'M indicating himself
by law and Furnishing his detractors. or
until his "dctractOrsF succeed IN proving
their charges
The preacher has announced his inten-
ton Of bringing suit for criminal hneI
ana his friends hope that Dc viii do IL
soon. for 30 is very unpleasant Tor mem
In hear their pastor denominated a scouh-
drel with impunity
In the meantime. as mas Deeh sid''"'
the pathway col the reverend gentieiha"
is not strewn with roses.
lie goes about accompanied by spe,id'
nolic-nnau. who has been assigned TO pro-
fcct his person from bodily harm. mere
appears To- b. good reasons for this pre-
cauton. Several months ago some one
fired "a couple of shots through his house.
and now there are TWO men under arrest
Tor atfempting to murder him. though
the charge against them is simply dis
orderly
r,ho.e men are n. J.. Powell and W u.
Davis who were arrested for nrins ihiee
shots into house situated one door below
tn residence OF the preacher ohe oi
them explained To the crowd that Gdlh-
cred around Them, that they thought MIC
Ky lived there. They were Informed
that ne lived door higher mp, ana ac-
corainvlv. they moved a door higher up
and were arrested before they couip 90
any damage
NJ NIacKav heard the shots and when
10 found out what was going ON. re-
,,,,ricd. "I IS the last card they WEI
~ Tbcn he announced his intention
.. prosecuting the men to the extent OF
u "a Davis was to-day fined $40 for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
IN FEDERAL COURTS.
Former L. :. Treasurer Tcstifics IN
Yarcus W.. Gates Case.

The proceedings in the equity case OF
Barcus ct ais W. Gate ct ais, before
Judge Waddnl in the United states CIR
cult Court.
Yesterday the principal witness was
j. y. Huston OF New York formerly
Treasurer OF the United states under
Harrison. He stated that he had been
approach by Major Henley one of me
defendants, regarding the purchase OF
the lands in New Kent county That a
company was organized, Of which he was
president and that be- had visited the site
n tho mines. That he afterwards was m
i0rmed that the products of the mines
vas being prepared Tor the market and
dociorcd. Tie at hrst did not credit the
statements made and Investigated the
charges and found them sustained.
Bond was executed in the United states
District Court by Roy Lewis. trustee. in
the matter of Ford s. Mcdowell bank
rupts IN tho sum OF $50
Application for discharge was made Ia
the matter Of Theodore l.. layton. bank
cupt and an order OF notice entered, SET
ting January 18th az the date 81 hearing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20

Mr. l.. \. carr. of Durham, y. G" is
al the Jefferson. Mr.. Carr IS largely III
teresred in the notwithstanding Cheiin-
cal Company and spoke OF the large az
Carr stated that the company rs now
evnericncing am immense increase IN busl-
ness. and mat the mills and mines were
being worked to their utmost cdpdcilY'
Mr. carr also stated that prices Of me
nroduct were steadily advancing.
i,,. ~, Mr. cam. does not contemplate any
in5med'ate extensive additions 10 the
nronerfv. Large purchases were recently
made i'm the South and i'm Mexico.
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IIcnrico News.

.rbore were many cases before justice
1sDnos r. Lewis yesterday morni's.
Robert pugan. charged with feloni .'.}
crfting Morton Wilson. was continue '.,''
min december 10Th so That Wilson might
George Bowers. small boy charged
with assaultng Joseph Perkins ana
throwing rocks, was sent to the keiorn'"-
tory. .,.,. ..-
,r,~.,o runn Ccolored charged with o.
SAINT. was held for a commission OF iu-
macy. ... ..sos
Nercv Jackson. charged with two cases
of house-breaking. was discharged Oh AZ
count of lacl, of evidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
MAY CONDEMN PROPERTY.
City VIII Probably Take This Means OF
procuriur Justis Island.

The Committee on James River improve
ment met last night, when the Justu-
Island matter was brought up ana as
cussed. As stated exclusively III Inc
Times few days ago. the Subcommittee
offered Mr.. Justus 5000 for the property
which ne declined 10 accept an3 |"'c"
was an tlfat the city felt disposed to pay.
Mr. Ferguson was appointed 10 CONFER
with CITY Attorney Pollard for the purpose
Of getting him 70 prepare resolution
CONCERNING the property after when
steps will be taken by the CRY To claim
the property and make use o. same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
Money No Object.

When the camera fiend strolled through
Capitol Square he was struck by a scene.
q convict feeding a squirrel, and. appre
chatting the unique value OF such pic
ture. prepared 10 press the button" But
he could not catch them In the pro-er
position. so he approached the convict and
offered him dime II he would hold sim
for a second.
The negro. in his striped clothes, rose u.
straight NO. SIR. me said, I'm a gen
tleman. and | won't allow my picture 70
be taken In these clothes. And pei
suasion did not alter his determination.
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with the company under new contract.
The old contract provided tnat within
thirty DAYS OF the first OF any year either
party could terminate the con ract II
rroper notice be given. Colonel McCluer
took advantage q this privilege, because
~ thought that he might have the OPP
portuuity some time in the future or ac-
cepting a position that would place MN
higher in his profession.
He made this statement TO resident
John G.. Robertson. who agreed 10 TIE
proposition that he continue with the COM
pany on a contract that could he ie'ri-
mated at the end Of any month on a thirty
days notice by either party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
WANT REV. Mr.. RICE.
He May BE The Next Minister at the
second prcsbytcTian Church

Rev. Theron Rice pastor of leading
Presbyterian church in Atlanta Ga mas
been asked if me would consider can 10
The Second Presbyterian church, OF TINS
CITY. and it IS thought that he may accept
uirufs extended him. Mr.. Rice has not as
We. replied 10 the letter written by the
Commute. of the second church mere.
The members of Frankln-9uoe' emu f, 49,
psl,ir,nre have also extended TO br.
pice au urgent request that he nee' re
ibeir pastor. and ne is also wanted at one
n the leading churches in Louisville ~.
4 prominent member Of the church VINO
has lust returned from a tim 10 AilaD le,
vber, ne called upon Mr.. flce ln rel
,,,ot,,,,l,d was seen by Times reporter
io . rient. but he declined to give out any
81 the details and maintained sto, .,l
silence in reference TO the matter u
Eice's probab,e acceptance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
A FIRE IN DURHAM.
Fom Mn,es and Pony We're B"rmed
To q CrIsp.

DURHAM. y. C., Dec. l9-SpeciaL-
4 fire In the northern suburbs OF the
town at $50 this morning destroyed a
stable belonging to Brodie l.. Duke.
Four fine mules and a Shetland pony
were baked SO 8 crisp. Much feed aud
many farming utensils went to ashes.
The pony was received yesterday by eX-
press from Goddins. Ga. Report Is that
there was partial insurance
our Methodist ministers whom the con-
ference assigned to other fields are fold
ing their tents and departing for their
new charges.
Tobacco receipts to-day were eXcep-
tionalIy large for this near Christmas.
The town is full of country people
and the merchants are doing a good bus
iness.
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Clifford Pollard is a young man who re-
sides with his parents at No. $685. west
Marshall street. Last Saturday clifford
mashed his thumb with a hammer. while
attempting To drive nail, ana has quite
q sore hand.
The parents of Clifford deny that ne
was victim OF cunning accident and
mat bv the accidental discharge Of the
Grcarm had the end Of one Of his fingers
blown of and another badly lacerated.
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ASH flynn Captured.

REIDsVuLE. y. c.. Dec. Especial
Asa Flynn. who was sent 10 tne peniten-
tiary for seventeen years for killing his
brother. Joe w. FLYNN. and placed on
the Catalonia farm. escaped about a
week ago.
Re Was eaptwea to-day at his home
and was locked mp I'm jail here lie will
be sent back 10 Raleigh.
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the Clty'S Favor.

Quite an interesting case In the Fust-
ings Court yesterday was ttat of the
civ of Richmond against the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company on the
CHARGE of not keeping thc:r lines in proper
condition. The jury returned verde
in favor cf the. city fJr the s.ua &C. g..
Mr.. W X. Meredith. counsel f'r IN,
defendants took an appeal for the case
i'm the court Of Appeals Il this city.
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Won't BE Forgotten,

As Christmas approaches, and the peo-
pie of Richmond are preparing for their
own Christmas dinners ana arranging TO
give to the various charitable Institutions
i'm the city. the boys of the Laurel Indus
trial School are hoping that they will
not be overlooked. even if they are not
i'm the city. Donations can be left with r..
l.. Christian & CO.. Herman Schmidt, or
Mccarthy x Haynes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20

Colonel c. f. McCluer. the general man
aeer OF the Richmond Telephone Company.
who has been under contract with tha;
company for his services for Ave years
from the time he entered the services
about eighteen months ago. has resigned
that position under the hve-years' con-
tract. but has determined to continue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20

quite a favorite here In society circles
The marriage ceremony was performed py
Rev. Harry Kloman. brother of the bride
After "A bridal tour Of brief duration. MT
and Mrs. Wilson will reside at Bristol
Tenn. where the groom is employed as
apalvtical che mist by the Virginia Iron'
Coal and Coke Company.
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MFR. Walter Grinnan I'LL

Mr. Walter Grinnan. of the firm Of Four
ourean. Temple & Co, Is quite I'LL at his
home on First street. He has been con
fined to his home for two weeks with a
of diseases. DR.. Blanton.
who Is his physician. stated last night
that though Mr.. Grianan was In mos.
serious condition. there was yet some
hope for his recovery.