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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
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Mental Anguish Not the Cause.

SUFFOLK. VA, oct. 1O-Special-Cir-
cult Judge Robert r. Prentis ruled to-
day that a plaintiff cannot recover dam
ages for negligence resulting IN mental
anguish. no matter how acute
George T. Parker,of Somerton. Va,
sued the Western Union telegraph Com
pany for two thousand dollars Tor the
non-deliyery Of a telegram Parker had
a son to die in camp at Jacksonville, Fla,
last year. He didn't know or the son
illness till after death, despite the faet
Captain Wilson had nled telegram OF
information.
Counsel COMPROMISED on s25, which
amount of additional expense was m
CURED in the burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
COAL DISCOVERY
4 Vein Found Near Woodstoek-In-
iurrd by IA Fall.

WOODSTOCK, VA. Oct 10-Special.-
John Combs. OF Derrick. about ten miles
east OF this place. discovered bituminous
coal while digging a we'll The vein -
two and one-half feet thick, and lies six
teen feet under the ground The coal was
tested and burns WELL
william Tampkins. Of Seven Fountains
Va. while riding his horse down an in
cline. was thrown and the horse falling
on him broke his leg in two places below
the knee.
Miss Alice Baker, Of the Massanutten
Eademy faculty, Of this place, left
for her home yesterday afternoon to at
tend the funeral OF her brother, who died
from injuries received In a football game
at Mercersburg (Pa) college.
II. n. Hauth. a well-known citizen or
this community who fell from his buggy
recently ana broke rib, has recovered.
Robert Davis. son Of Postmaster J.
y. Davis. Is critically Ill with typhoid
fever. and Is not expected 70 recover.
Mr.. S. l.. Lupton, candidate for Virginia
Senate. Of Winchester; Messrs. Josiah
Stickley, ]. Ia Teller John W. Fisher,
and ]. L. Wnl, candidates for member
Of House Of Delegates from this
county, were in town on Monday County
Court day..
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INOSfPr-IIaNNnp.

STAUNTON, VA, oct. 1O-Special.-
Miss Alma Boone Hawpe and George
Kemper Foster were married at Green
Vile to-day at high noon, the wedding
being the society event Of the season.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
W. ;. Hidden and Miss Lila jenkins pre-
sided at the organ. The brides dress was
Of handsome dark blue cloth with hat
and gloves to match, while the brides
maids wore white organizes.
The bridal party consisted of Misses
cynthia Gwyn, Mary Anne Neblett. Eliza
beth Conrad. Lucy Efinger. jamie Nc
Clure. Minnie Rowan, Blanche Carson,
and Maggie Miller and Messrs. r. L.
Mauzy best man, w. S. Hawpe, brother
of the bride: ]. S. and f. NJ. Funkhouser.
Fielding AZ Stuart Olivier. M nte Hawpe,
Wilbur Palmer and DR.. William Gwath-
ney.
After the ceremony the bridal party
and other friends drove TO the brides
house. which had been most tastefully
decorated with golden rod and autumn
leaves, ana enjoyed an elegant lunch.
The presents were numerous and hand
some, among them was $500 in gold from
the brides father.
The bride is a most fascinating young
lady, and the groom Is a popular mer-
chant Of Mt. Meridian.
Eggborn-Ayier.
CULPEPER, VA, Oct l0-Speciai.-
Mrs. Blanche Ayler. of Madison county
and Mr.. William II. Eggborn, OF this
county, were married at high noon to-day
at the residence of John Tfnsley Esq.
near Crooked Run. The bride Is the
daughter Of the late Hon. ]. Park Ayler.
who for several terms represented his
county in the Legislature. Mr. Eggborn
is one OF the largest farmers OF Culpeper,
and a prosperous business man.
The room was profusely decorated with
patted plants and other rsxe and fragrant
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KAUFMAN & CO., Fourth and Broad.

and was fond of giving an account OF his
capturing some British soldiers.
Mrs AGREES health was remarkably
good until the 9Th. when she was suddenly
paralyzed and never recovered conscious
ness.
Mrs AGREE leaves one son, Mrs. AM
brose AGREE. and one daughter, widow OF
Mr. william watkins. Mrs. AGREES hus-
band was I'm the Mexican war. and she
has been drawing a pension for some
years.
Rev. James Long. OF Goldsborough. y.
c.. has been chosen pastor OF Burlington
Baptist church OF King and Queen.
j. W Fleets election 20 the legislature
IS an assured fact. as there will be no op-
position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
IN HONOR Of DEWEY,
Station on the Virginia Coal and Iron
Compauv'sROad Named Attcr Him.

IOupauN -ttOau NhiDeu AAtti num-
AIONTNAEE. VA. OCT. lO-SDecial--
The Dewey craze has got here. There
is a "Dewey switch" and "a Dewey sid
ms" a mile west Of this place az the
sunctiOn OF tie branch railroad OF the VIZ
ginla Coal and Iron Company and the Nor
tolk and Western railroad
There will be "a celebration as soon as
The road is completed. The predetermined
display viii be on "a grander scale than OF
the nremens at Roanoke. and the depula-
ton OF Goose creek Will exceed all Others,
"a to hospitality and excellence OF the
culinary department.
Captains Bibb and Sampson, superlnieh-
dents of the mines ana railroad, Will maze
IL u grand event
l.aboring men. mechanics ana carpenters
have all they can do, IN fact there Is
general complaint Of a scarcity or men,
both white and cOlored. Farmers are nav
ing hard time 20 get ia their crops ana
get W their corn.
The health of the community is Goou
and everybody seems to be busy, with Few
exceptions Merchants are cheerful ana
DO not complain OF dun times.
The cannery OF Dr. $ II. Price is put
ting mp apples since jack frost ruined the
tomatoes
Raleigh Terrell. who has been sick some
slime with heart trouble ana fever, is sim
tn a precarious condition.
Miss Alberta hin Williams. the charm
ing and attractive daughter of captain Al
bert g. Williams left for Richmond last
week for The winter months. She Is very
popular both here and Al Bedford City.
The school here OPENED with a large
number OF names on the roll. Mr. Scott.
who was principal last session. viii take
rharEe this session with Miss Nirgie
Hatcher as assistant
The "Tole Jones farm was not sold
on Saturday. as stated in my last. a COM
promise having been made with the COM
lnissioners.
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STREET RAILWAY OFFICERS.
Newport News and Old Point Railway
and Electric ComDany.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. oct. l0.--pe-
clal.-The annual stockholders and --cec-
tors meeting Of the Newport News and
Old Point Railway and Electric Company
were held to-day at the Warwick Hotel.
The first meeting held was that OF the
stockholders and the following directors
were elected William j. Payne +. w.
Darling, George A. Schmelz, Alexander
Brown, John y. Kimberly Samuel Reg
ester, l. =. Stearnes. c. b. circuit, and
James McMenamin.
A meeting Of the directors was held d.
rectly after and the following officers
were elected: President, VIM. J. Payne;
Vice President. l.. p. Stearnes: Treasurer,
II. /. Schmelz. Secretary. u. c. Z0l-
leckoffer; General Counsel. Ex-Governor
Charles y. o Ferrall and Samuel Reyes
ter.
Messrs. circuit and Stearnes Of the new
directory are connected with the PENN
sula Railway. q rival concern. President
Payne said there was no significance IN
their selection as members OF the direc-
tory OF the old company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
FOREIGN MISSIONARY WOMEN.
Society of the Baltimore Conference
az Front Royal

FRONT ROYAL VA, Oct. 1O-Speciai.-
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Baltimore Methodist Episcopal
church. South, adjourned at this place
this evening to meet at Fredericksburg
next year.
The society has been in session for two
days and there have been about seventy
five delegates in attendance. The same
officers were reelected. Mrs. A. W. VII
s1-, PRESIDENT. Mrs. ]. r. Williams vice.
-,resident: Mss Julia Hayes, recording
secretary. all of Baltimore; Miss Nina
Wilson. OF Keyser, w. Va, corresponding
secretary: Miss Virginia Massie, Of Front
Royal. treasurer. and Miss Mary Z. Cloud
of Front Royal. manager Of the juvenile
work.
This was the twenty-frst annual meet
ing. and the society numbers about sew
enty-fiYe thousand members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
A FEARFUL ACCIDENT,
Charles owen To Enter Plea OF In
sanity

Charles owen To Enter Plea OF In
sanity.
LYNCHBURG. VA, oct lO-Special.-
A white man, named Han, from Eaele
Rock. was fearfully injured while work
Ing in a quarry here this afternoon lie
was placing dynamite in a crack with
drill. when the explosion took place. The
drill was driven entirely through ms
body, and he is thought 10 have lost
both eyes. His condition is critical
The trial of Charles Owen, on the
charge Of embezzlement, began In the Cor
poration Court here to-day. Representa-
tiyes OF the PlankintOn Packing Com
panv and the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany, OF Maryland. and number OF
business men Of Lynchburg, were exam
ined.
The defence WIN enter plea OF insanity
and will introduce a number Of witnesses
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
THE SESQUI-CENTENNIAl.
The City of Alexandria Gaily Bedecked
with Flags.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. oct lO.-special.--
hleXandria is now galy bedecked with
flags FOR the sesQui-C Centennial celebration
10 be held Thursday the i2th inst. The
committee IN charge are hard az work
making The final arrangements for tie
celebration. Already the work OF con-
structing the court Of honor and erecting
the grand arch on washington street has
begun. The committee held another late
session last night. Flags Of all descrip-
tons can be seen along the line Including
the old Confederate flag and many others
The Sesqui- Is now an assured
success. the weather permitting, ana II
has amazed rs most sangulne projectors.
Dr. william M. Smith will be chief mar
shal
The gunboats Machlas and Dolphin will
be present on the occasion. The parse-
Ssll be civic and military, The decora.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
HEAVILY FINED.
Big Importation of spinach seed from
Holland

NORFOLK, VA, oct. -0.-Special.--
John Lassiter, a white saloon-keeper' was
to-day fined one hundred dollars for SELL
ing liquor without a license
One hundred sacks OF spinach seed was
brought from Holland to-day 10 loca,
hrm. This Is the hrst imported seed
brought here. The duty on the seed was
thirty per cent Of the cost.
Ouinton Mccoy to-day entered SUIT
against the Norfolk street Railway Com
panv for hve thousand dollara damages.
Mccoy was recently struck by trolley
car and injured.
Trinity Episcopal church, Portsmouth
to-day extended a call TO Rev. Arthur {.
thomson. At present rector Of the Church.
al the Resurrection at Fern Bank, a sub
urb OF Cincinnati.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
A MASON ON SIGHT.
The Distinction Conferred on DIR. ID. l..
Woodward by the Grand Lodge.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, oct. 10
Special-Judge r. y. w Duke Jr.. Grand
Master Of Masons in Virginia last night
convened "a called meeting of the Grand
Lodge IN order 10 confer the degrees upon
Dr H. l.. Woodward who will leave In a
few DAYS TO become a medical missionary
of the Episcopal church I'm China.
DR. Woodward was made a Mason "at
sight" This is the only time this has
been DOM in Virginia. except, perhaps I'm
the case OF the late DR.. Moses y. Hoge,
but Or. Woodwards sudden decision to
make application, and the fact that his
early departure would forbid the regular
course being taken, together with the
high testimonials of his character and
worth constrained the Grand Master 10
exercise this prerogative, which is always
cautiously used
The Rev. Preston H. Nash, Of Rich
mond IS visiting the Rev. IL. b. Lee, Of
this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
NOW ADMIRAL BARKER.
The Famous Captain OF the Oregon is
Promoted.

NORFOLK, VA. oct 1O.-Special.-
Captain Albert S. Barker. commandant
Of the Norfolk Navy Yard. to-day became
a Rear-Admiral by the retirement OF Ad-
miral Howison. Upon the arrival Of his
commission. Admiral Barker's flag VIII
be run up on the receiving ship Franklin
and saluted. Admiral Barkor's last sea
duty was on the battleship Oregon. which
vessel he left at Manila. During the
Spanish war ne was a member OF the
Strategy Board
Captain Rockwell. the cruiser Chicago $
new commander. left tonight for Wash
ington. where he will report to the Navy
Department. leave for New York and as
sumo command of the ship
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
THE MARIETTA TO GO.
Ordered 10 Proceed at Once 10 Manila
Nv WAY of Suez

WASHINGTON, oct lO.-Acting Secre-
tary Allen to-day cancelled the orders
given 10 the Marietta to make a survey
of a dangerous shoal on the north coast
of South America and directed the ship
TO proceed with dispatch to Manila by
way OF the Suez Canal.
The survey work has been turned over
TO the Dolphin.
The Marietta Is now at the Washington
NAVY Yard. She will touch at Norfolk to
take on coal and supplies
The Newark will be ready 10 sail for
Manila from Mare Island within a week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
West Point Robbery.

WEST POINT, VA, Oct. lo.-Special.-
II has lust been made public that the
railroad office was robbed laSt SATURDAY
night Of s65 s
Mr.. Harry Burnett former emoioye
of the Southern railroad was susDeclsu.
and arrested last night. ln's morning ne
was tried before a MAGISTRATE, was bailed
for xsoo and sent on 10 the grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
THE WARWICK CONTESTS.
sheriff s. =. Curtis Retains His

Sheriff S. =. Curtis Retains His
Seat
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, oct. lo.-spec-
ial.-Judge Baker Z. Lee, AZ Dennelsh 10
day. decided the Warwick county contest
case. s. S. Curtis, sheriff, retains MS
seat: Contestant J. F. Boneweil, losing,
Commissioner of the revenue :. u
Burnham. vacates to give way to Contes-
tant W. Y. Jones
Supervisor Joe Nettles Of Stanley dis
trict is awarded a certificate OF election
over W c. Miner.
The case OF Henry r. Jones contesting
for seat OF justice OF the peace. is con-
tinued.
All the parties are Democrats two fac
lions being represented.
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Via RI. and T.. aud Pennsylvania
Railroads.&c. ound-rrip Rate fiom
Richmond. Only .tf.

Special trains, with parlor cars at
tached. leaves Washington via Sennsyl-
vania K r. az 500 A. NJ. October 18th.
Tickets from Richmond good IL days;
for return passage on all regular trains
except limited express trains stop cvers
allowed on return Trip at Buffalo, Roches-
ter and watkins Glen.
For further Information, apply to Rich
mond Transfer Company. sos east Main
street, TO Ticket Agent Byrd-street Sta
tiou or TO w. =. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
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c,nd;d,,cs Names Filed.

EAST RApFoRD. VA. Oct Especial
THU we're filed in the clerks ONCE OF
the he Hustings Court to-day the names of
~ tolIowInc candidates; For the senate,
7 W Kirkbride. OF Roanoke county, and
Edward Lyle. of Roanoke Tor sne n,rss.
y A Dunkslberger and G. T. Shull both
of Roanoke COUNTY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11
DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION
Mrs. Hannah Acriel Dies-Rev. James
Long Called,

STEVENSVILLE. VA. Oct. 10.-Special.
"A Daughter OF the Revolution" Mrs.
Hannah AGREE. died Sunday IN her eighty
fourth year. Mrs. AGREES father was IN
the Revolutionary war. She said she dis
tinctly remembered many little incidents
of "Revolutionary fame" related by him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11

FRONT ROYAL. VA. Oct. ie-Speciai.-
DR. Edgar Browning. a prominent young
physician Of Flint Hill. Va. ana Mss
Lucy q. Turner. youngest daughter OF
the late Congressman ). :. Turner, OF
this place. We're married at O'Clock Ihis
evening at the residence OF the Drloe
mother. The wedding was n quiet one,
only the near relatives Of the parties be-
ing present.
Roth are very popular. They left on the
Norfolk and Western North-bound train
for a trip North They will reside at Flint
Hill after their return, where DR.. Brown
ing has a lucrative practice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-11

flowers. Mr. Wallace Terrill was best
man Rev. T. +. Grimsley. Of Madison
oeiciated. The happy couple took the
evening train at Mitchelrs station for
prolonged visit North
The presents were numerous, costly ana
Arizona republican., 1899-04-19
go z5m4. ca.res ner nonnd a@4

l s3. .7504: calves per pound, 3@4
 Kansas City, April 18.-Cattle Re ceipts. 1000: the market was steady to weak; native steers, $3.40@5.30; Texas steers, S3. 3.25@4 native cows and heifers, $2.25@4.4O; stOckers and fsed' CTS. s. .5O605.3O; bulls, $3@4.90.
 Sheep-Receipts, 4,000; the market was firm; lambs. $3.75@5.5O; muttons, $30510.
 Chicago, April 1S.-There was a good demand for cattle today at strong prices. Fancy grades, $5.65@575; choice steers, s5.9005.60; mediums, $5@5 5.25; beef stee:s, $4@47O; bulls, $2.G004.10; cows and heifers, $3.400 GAPS; western fed steers, $4.20G5.20; Texas steers. $3.7O@4.90; calves, $3.50 06.
 Owing to small rau:irts of sheep yesterdays weakness was checked. Lambs again comprised the bulk of offerings and woo.ed. Colorado Mexi- cans sold freely at $575@5.85: wooded western lambs, $5.60@5.70; shorn lots, s4.9O@5.15; culls, S3.75@4.5O; year lings, $4.S00495; sheap $3.750E.85. most Of them being shorn.
 Receipts Cattle, 2,500; sheep. 10, 900.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-19
First publication. March 25. 1899.

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION of School Buildings Water and Sewer System and Gaso line Gas Plant. Department Of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, WashinstO ton, D. C., pril 6, 1Sg9 Sealed Proposals, indorstd :: .i'roposals for School Building ''Water and Sewerage System,' or Gasoline Gas Plant y San Carlos Agency and addressed to he Con- u issiOner OF Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., will De received at this Office until l o'clock r. m. of Monday. May Sth 1899, for f"rnishing and delivering the necessary materials ana labor required in the construction and compile ton at the San Carlos Agency, A. T of two adobe domitories, dining hal and kitchen, school building, two outhouses, water and sewer and irrgat'on systems, separate bids for which irrigation system must be submitted distinct from the sewer and water systeIIs s, and gasoline gas plant, in strict accordance with pians, specifications and instructions to bid ders. which may be examined at this Otfce, the [. S Indian Warehouse, No 1902 state St, Chicago, Ill.,, the Builders < Traders EX- change Omaha, Neb., the Northwestern Man ufactnreIs Association, St Paul, Minn., the office of the ''Journal," of Kansas City, Mo, the Arizona Republican" of Phoenix, A. T., the "Times," of Los Angeles, Cal. and the '.ChrOnicle," of San FranciscO Cal, and at the San Carlos Agency, A T For any additional information apply to this Office, or to Capt II. r. Ritzius, U- $. Indian Agent San Carlos, 4. T tSigned) w. A. JONES,
 Commissioner
Arizona republican., 1899-04-19

cEacacteu caused by the unloading of rails at Regla.
 Bull Escapes-A bull from the cattle yard of Don Tedoro' Cajigai esca ped yesterday badly damaging the seat of the black man Federico Gonzales who was in the act of attentively watching a game of base ball. The police ssr- geant Senor Baldomero Gargalio killed the bull with great skill, emptying his revolver into it in order to prevent greater disasters. The man whose seat was hurt will not be able to sit down for some time.
 Fight-They were detained and talk en to the Vivac by policeman No. S6. Don Jose Prieto and Don Jesus ROdfi- guez who were found fighting i'll the public way Both had several bumps on the head which each respectively had given the other.
 Disrespect-The gray man Francisco Nogul was arrested for not respecting the police. He was seen making faces at an officer of the law on a corner when his back was turned
 DisObedience-The col-rad lady Am abelle Gugol was detained and taken to the Vivac for refusing to live in the arsenal ward set apart for ladies of her distinction.
 Severe Fall-Finding himself work ing on a big piece of timber. Don Pablo Prieto. On the Regla wharf he suddenly fell damaging himself considerably. He had been standing on the end of the timber which he was saving off, Times of Cuba
Arizona republican., 1899-04-19
NOTICE TO cREDrroRs.
of John A. Policy. deceased:

Estate Of John A. Policy, deceased:
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John A. Policy, deceased, to the cred itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at his office at 5 west Washing ton St., Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Maricopa.
 G. B. RICHMOND. administrator with will annexed of John A Policy, Deceased.
 Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, this 17th day of March, 1899.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-19
Proposals for the Construction of a


 Bids will be received by the under signed at his office in the City of Pres colt, A. T., until p. m. April 20, 1899, for the construction of a complete sewerage system, the completion of and roofing of the present distributing res ervoir, the construction of a sub merged reservoir or dam across Gran ite creek below the new pumping plant north of the city; the furnishing and laying of about 5000 feet of new water service pipe and the taking up and re- laying of about 4,000 feet of old water service pipe.
 Plans and specifications for the above work can be examined at the of flee of the city surveyor.
 All bids must be accompanied with a certified check of $2, 800 to guarantee the good faith of the bidder
 Bids will be opened at p. m., April 5U, 1899
 Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. P. BAUDER,
 Clerk of Common Council.