Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
PETERSBURG.
A Shortage in the Peanut Crop
Anticipated. -
mr.. Chastins II. Fai,y psad- rssposs.
ed Resignation OF General sscre.
snfy Picasnnis-Atiesc LAW breaa-
sr Brought From surrey.

Petersburg, Va. June 13--It was said
yesterday by prominent peanut
cleaner and buyer and also by lead
ing commission merchant Of this city
that the peanut market in Petersburg
will be lighter in supply on the first of
october next than 1t has been in ten
years before. This refers 10 Virginia
and Spanish nuts OF both high and low
grades. 1t has already been stated in
these columns that in some OF the
neighboring counties the peanuts which
have been planted have rotted in the
ground on account of the cool weather
and that some Of the farmers will have
TO replant.
MIR. CHASTINE TALLEY DEAD.
Mr.. Chastine II. Taliey died at his
residence on Old street Sunday after
noon. He was a native of Amelia Court
mouse, Where he was born in 1881. He
was one Of the best known dry goods
merchants In this city and carried on
business on Old street. The deceased
was twice married. His second wife
survives him. He leaves two children
Mr.. w. II. Talley and Mrs. Charles A.
Slaughter. The deceased was n worthy
and upright citizen and his death viii
be regretted by all who knew him.
REPORTED RESIGNATION.
1t was currently reported yesterday
that General Secretary Peasants, Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
in this city had rendered his resignation
of that office and that his successor
would shortly take charge. Secretary
peasants when asked in regard to the
rumor stated that he did not know how
such n report had gotten out. and that
he preferred not to say anything in re-
gard to the matter at this time.
BROUGHT TO PETERSBURG JAIL.
A negro named Wyatt Parsons was
brought to Petersburg yesterday by
Sheriff Edwards. of Surry county, and
committed to Jail where he will be kept
until his trial takes place. The prisoner
Is charged with throwing stone
through the window of a coach of
passenger train and striking one of the
passengers. whose arm was broken by
the blow.
SUMMER NORMAL.
The Summer Normal opened most
anspiciously last evening at Virginia
Normal and Collegiate Institute. Mayor
Peasants. Of this city. delivered the
Johnson. Of the Jones street school
spoke on Preparation" Solos were
rendered by Misses Gertrude Forman
and Leila Putney. Eighty teachers
from abroad were enrolled at the OPEN
Ing.
CHAIR ON SOCIOLOGY.
Vanderbilt University has received a
donation Of 800 per annum for some
years from n lady In Tennessee, to-
wards the endowment OF a chair on 90
GEOLOGY or applied christianity. It Is re-
ported that one of Petersburgs former
pastors will be offered this professor
ship.
HYMENEAL.
Mr.. John II. H. Rodgers left this
morning for Baltimore to act as best
man at the marriage OF Mr. Luther E.
fnge and Miss Sue ELAINE, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. O'Brien. OF Bal
tlmore.
The marriage will take place to-mor-
row morning at 1920 o'clock at the
residence Of the parents OF the BRIDE
elect. who is Almost charming and at
tractive young lady of the Monument
al City.
The prospective groom is former
resident Of Petersburg. who holds a re-
sponsible position with the Southern
Railway Company in Washington, D. c.