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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-03

diagnosed and the exact
position Ofthe diseasedcon-
|dition determined. Thus
every case is treated separ-
ately and medicines are adj
ministered which are
specially prepared under
DR.. HathaWay's personal
supervision for each case.
NOtWo peoplea are affected
byaparticular diseasein the
same manner, consequent
lily no two people should be
treated in the same way
leven for same complaint.
| DR.. Hathaway is a special
list in the best sense of the
iword-he treats special dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
FOR POST MASTER,
A Number OF Aspirants to Succeed MT
Long.
Especial Dispatch to The Times3

Especial Dispatch to The l9mesJ
cHARLOTTESVIBLE VA. July 'o,-
The death of Mrs. Mary Sumner Long VINO
has been the postmaster of Chario''esNli.e
for the last twenty-:hree years, mas occa-
stoned a multitude of aspirants Tor ,he us-
sirable position. among them CapI. ). w,
Warren J. a Rives. Col. l.. w Cox aila
others. 1t IS generally believed here ,l D,l
Mr.. Warren Will get the appointment. inc
general desire of the citizens OF Charlot'es-
Vile is tina. Mr. Thomas z. Peyton, the
assistant postmaster. should nave Inc
place. as he has discharged the duties Oh
the office faithfully and accsptably Tor
number of years. during the sickness OF
Mrs. Long, but the administration VIII ''ot
likely give 1t to him, as he is a Demo-
crat.
Mr.. Winston Garth. a prominent farmer
and a weil-hnown Democratic worker. was
paralyzed last night at his home seven
miles north of the city, in ALTERNATE conh-
ty His condition this morning IS very
critical.
Mr.. Edward Gordon, son of Or. J.
Churchill Gordon. of Albemarie county
died al Newport News yesterday. HIS re-
mains were brought 10 Fauqu!er county
for intermen: this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
THE TIMES RICHMOND VA. TUESDAY JULY 81. 1900.
POWERS ON STAND
IN HIS own BEHALF.
Continued from First Page.>

about which Witness Noakes testfleo iasl
week und told of breach between the
witness and Governor Taylor, Powers SAID :
II heard that they were going to sena
the men home and I opposed it, as the
men had been up all the night before |
went to see Governor Taylor. He told me
it had been decided to send them home. as
their presence was having a bad effect.
Some of the anti-Goebel Democrats in the
Legislature had strongly disapproved OF
bringing the men armed, and had threat
ened to desert Governor Taylor in the
contest unless he sent the men home"
MAKES DENIALS.
Witness did not give Youtsey key OF
keys. nor did he have a conversation with
John Powers and Golden in reference 20
Goebel beng killed by 'Tailow Dick
Combs He did meet Youtsey in the hall
of the Executive building. and 9outseF
asked him to let him into the office W.T.
ness did not know why Youtsey wanted to
get in there, but witness did not want hin,
in there Day, Golden and the witness
went TO Louisville on the morning OF the
killing for the purpose OF securing trans
portation for another crowd of mountain
GERS that was TO be gotten UP.
The witness explained that the slip OF
paper found in his pocket when arrested
and which read, Powers IS our friend
(Signed) w. S. Taylor" was given to
him by Governor Taylor on that morning
10 be taken to Pension Agent Leslie Combs
at Louisville. who had charge CT the funds
with which the expenses Of the contest
were being paid.
Powers testimony was interrupted a;
this point by adjournment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
HUSBAND ATTACKS HIS WIFE,
John Q. Page Badly Injuries Her In
Fit OF eaIousy.

Mrs John c. Page, of No 1911 East
Marshall Street, was attacked and oadly
injured by her husband shortly before Il
o'clock last night.
Jealousy on the part OF Mr. Page is al
legged to be the cause OF his strange pc
havior 1t was after he had returned from
his place of business. at No. 1860 East Cary
Street, that his ungovernable temper as
serted itself. and he made trouble for his
wife 1t is said that because his wife and
children had planned to take trip to
Ocean View or cd Point, he became en-
ragged and attacked her, cutting her on the
shoulder and striking her. Mrs Pages
body was black with bruises, and she was
Frustrated by the blows.
Mrs. Page is about thirty-iiVe years OIL
age and was before her marriage a MISS
Gill; of Fulton There are four or i've
children in the family.
After the affair had taken place the am
bulance was called, and DR.. w. ~. ellis
responded He rendered Mrs Page the
necessary medical attention in sewing up
the wounds and bandaging the bruises.
She was in a serious condition at a late
hour this morning.
a warrant was sworn out for the arrest
of Mr. Page He is weil-known commits
sion merchant.
There is said to be man named Moody.
of whom Mr.. Page is extremely jealous,
and this led to his fierce attack on his
wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
FAKIR OF
THE PHILIPPINES
lhe Entertaining. Half-Brecd Who
Makes His Liyin. by Doin. Won
derful Tricks i'll Our Colonial
Possessions.

MANILA, June 15.-The Filipino juggier
is to use a Yankeeism, sleek think!
Born OF japanese parents, with a trace
of Chinese blood wandering through his
veins. nursed In the hills of the islands
thar within recent history have never
been at peace, and compelled to earn his
likelihood as best he can, he has brought
the art OF Juggling up to one OF the eX-
act sciences.
In Juggling can bel counted all the
tricks generally known as those belong
ing TO the Hindoo fakir. and those Won
derful personal feats which have made the
juggler OF the Orient famous from time
without date.
In the very heart of the Philippines. wher-
ever you find a white settlement, you see
these jugglers. They are a vlllainous-
looking lot, thin faced, with spidery legs
and bodies so dirty that you wonder il
the air ever penetrates the cells OF the
skin.
Wretched in morals. apparently without
one trace of that natural sentiment which
prevails among human beings under the
name OF human nature, they live and
thrive or at least continue 10 exist, and
all through the marvellous feats which
provoke a foreigner to ordinations OF
amazement and make even the Spanish.
who have seen them forever. stop and
look on with interest
Happening the other day to pass
through a tiny American settlement not
far from the city of Manila. your CORE
spondent saw a group OF white people
and, in their midst. a couple OF these half
breed jugglers. They were performing the
basket trick.
A GREAT TRICK.
Right there, in the open ground, with
no shelter around them, seated upon
nothing more than little heap OF dirt.
one Of the men took long strips OF reed
and braiding them deity. quickly turn
ed then, into a basket When the basket
was completed it was found that there
had been left no opening at the top Run
ming his knife around it. one OF the Jug
glers quickly slit it open. when what
should appear but a rabbit. closely fol-
lowed by little boy. Apparently enraged
at the appearance OF these unlimited
guests upon the scene. the juggier took
the basket and throwing it upon the
ground, stamped upon ii and bent II aho
turned 1t with his hands. Then laying II
on the ground. he Strengthened it out ana
behold it was a basket again-o'l wiz
no opening. The slit had disappeared.
Without seconds hesitation the DARK
hrowed fellow ran his knife again along
the edge Of the basket and laid u open.
when out popped another rabbit. foiIoWeo
by a third and fourth. all dirsy-tookins
snecimens. Finally all the rabbits and
the boy- were stuffed again into the basket
and the basket pulled apart, strand by
strand. When the work OF destroying
the basket was completed the rabbits and
the boy had disappeared.
very common. but dangerous. trick
5r .ha. OF swallowing iron balls. usually
performed by the street fakir or beggar
* is sometimes kept until the last. as it
usually leaves the performer in an unen-
viab,e and miserable state Of health.
The iron balls used are usually about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
DAILY WEST POINT BOAT.
The Service Likely to Be Continued
Through the Winter.
fSpecial Dispatch TO The Times1

Especial Dispatch TO The TimeS.)
WEST POINT. VA July 30
a prominent railroad man, intimately ac-
quainted with the facts in the case. and
with the transportation situation in this
section generally, states that the York
River Line will continue their daily ser
vice between this city and Baltimore
throughout the winter. He also states
that movement is on foot to place a fast
steamer on the run between this city and
Norfolk, which certainly will improve TO
n large degree West Points facilities as
mercantile, manufacturing and excursion
centre. The gentleman cannot believe that
people in general understand the manifest
advantages of West Point.
Rev. r. II. Pitt and T. II. Elicit, of
Richmond. were among the guests at the
Terminal the past week.
Mr.. Joseph Wilkinson has been installing
a new electric service at the Terminal
Hotel during the past week.
A G.. Winter, general manager Of the
Marsden Colnpany's enterprises, is In
town Mr. Winter has just purchased a
plantation on the James River, near Clare
mont where he viii hereafter make his
home.
The olmvpia Zinc Company, of which
Frank A Haywood. of this city. is a direc-
tor will hold its annual meeting at the
Terminal Hotel August Sd
George NJ kelsey, well known to the
people OF this city, died at Springfield,
Mass, yesterday.
George Il. Ellis. publisher Of the Chris
tian Register. IS at the Terminal Hotel
Additional interest is lent to the visit from
the fact that Mr.. Ellis has purchased the
Samuel Lee farm at Barre. Mass, the
,,ir;hplace of Lessee Haywood. of the Ter
minal. The farm was the original nome
place of Cen Samuel Lee, of Revolution
ary fame, and relative Of the Virginia
Lees. His burial place at Barre Is marked
hv a costly 7nausoieum erected many years
ago by his Virginia and Massachuse1ts
relatives in conjunction with the state Oh
~, {fc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
MITCHELL RELEASED.
Dangerous to Be a Strange Negro in a
Strange Land.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July SO.-The
negro Mitchell, arrested and jailed os sus-
picion of being the man who attempted an
assault on Miss Nina Wynne, in this county
last week, was released to-day.
Mitchell had been working IN Warwick
county, and arrived here in search of work
on the day of the above assault He has
come to the conclusion thai it isn't safe to
be a strange negro in neghborhood where
such crime has been committed.
Fire this morning did slight damage to
Mr.. J. C. B. Spsncer's stables
A Chesapeake and Ohio Railway detect
i've brought three prisoners here to-day
from near Toano, on suspicion of having
put a pile of iron on the railroad track
near that place. They are Henry Clayton.
aged fourteen years, who gave his home as
NO. 225 Church Street. Richmond; Charles
Garrett. who said he lived at No. As Church
Street, Richmond. and c. c. Abbott. who
said he was from West Virginia. Abbott
saws he was jailed for three months for
stealing melons, and does not be.ong to the
other crowd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Woods Seed Stores
1923 Main Street.
Sixth and Mnrsfall Streets.
1907 Franklin Street.
ministers. Many were present from this

ministers. Many Were present from this
city.
The new Christian Church at Orange Is
rapidly approachin completion.
The large new brick hall of the Junior
Order United American Mechanics, at King
George Courthouse, will soon be completed
and will be a valuable addition to the VII.
lage When finished 1t will be dedicated
with a programme Of interesting exercises.
The store-house at Carriers Wharf. in
Westmoreland county, was struck by light
ming last week and entirely destroyed by
fire.
The Confederates of Westmoreland coun-
t. enjoyed a reunion and big dinner, ten
dered by the ladies, a few days ago.
Speeches were made by Messrs. William
Palmer, H Horner, VIM Mayo and c.
Conway Baker.
Thu Piedmont Association meeting OF the
Disciples Church, now in session in Orange
county. near Gordonsville, Is being largely
attended, and will continue until August
9Th
The Tabernacle camp-meeting. in Madison
county, will open August Sd, and will be in
charge of Revs. Bosnian, Christian and
Beades.
Rhoadesville Baptist Church, in Orange
county, will hold a protracted meeting dur
ing the whole Of the last week Of August
Alf-day services viii be held each day, and
a big dinner served.
The Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian
Sunday-schools Of this city have united in
an excursion, to be given TO Ashland Park
on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad for an all-day picnic. The
Baptist Sunday school numbers nearly sos,
and the Methodist and Presbyterian about
300 each, which, together with outsiders,
will form the largest excursion party that
ever went out OF this city.
The funeral Of Miss Mary w. Pearson,
one Of the Oldest persons Of this city, who
died yesterday, took place from Trinity
episcopal Church to-day, Rev. w. D.
Smith officiating Miss Pearson was an
aunt OF DR.. George b. Pearson.
Bethel Baptist Church in Caroline coun-
ty, celebrated its centennial yesterday. A
number of ministers, mostly former pas
tors, took part in the service, and d large
crowd was present.
The Bouton farm, near NNolftown, in
Madison county, has been sold al public
outcry for s200o. F.. NJ. Colvin was the
purchaser.
Andrew Jackson, one Of the best-known
colored men of this city, {: property owner
and substantial taxpayer, who has been in
tho employ of the John G.. Hurkamp Com
pany for the past twenty-five years. died
yesterday OF paralysis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Triplets Well and Lively.
,ecial Dispatch TO The Times

N5PEC1dI
STANARDSVILIE, VA, July 30.-The
wife of Mr.. Ashby Powell, living near
Stanardsville, Greene county, gave birth to
triplets, all girls, one day last week. They
were living and doing well when last
heard from.
Miss SIssie Miller, who was so unfortu-
nate as to have her lee, broken twice be-
tween the knee and ankle by the brick par
tition Of her house falling on her, is doing
only fairly we'll. Her house was a large
brick dwelling, which was being torn down
on account of its age and being thought
unsafe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
JUDGE PORT FLOCK
HAS A CLOSE CALL
Captain Dick Marshall Comes Near
Shooting Him.
GIRL DYING OF locKJAW.
Mrs. Hatton Thinks tho Body Found
or Old Point May Re That Of Ed
die Wcst-Dr. Muses. Friends
Also Make Inquiries.
Especial pisnatch 10 The Tlmes.)

Especial Dispatch 10 The Tmes)
NORFOLK, VA, July 3s.-Dur!ng the
fT.ai to-day. at Portsmouth, Of Niiiam
a. Jenkins tcoioredl. who, in a Guarre! !as,
April over forty cents, shot ana R'''eo
George Williams fcoIored) and prior 10
Jenkins conviction of murder in the mrs.
degree, another tragedy was nearly siaaeteo
in the courtroom. Captain r. c. MaTsha1i.
commemorative Attorney, Illustrating
phase of the shooting, pointed the iii" a.
derer's pistol at Presiding Judge VIM. ~
Portlock. The Judge said Hold on,tap-
tain Marshall. is thai thing loaded! II
is not loaded. Your Honor. Captain Mar
shah replied and snapped it. wheTeupon
II was dcharged. Tho bullet. which pieFced
the wall. grazei Judge Portlock's head
LOCKJAw
Dorothy O'Nclli. little Washington six
vear-oad. is dangerously near death al
Portsmouth, where she IS visiting the lam
lily of DR. J. D. Ennis. Last week gate
weight fell or her foot. Her death from
lockjaw, It is feared. will ensue.
Mrs. z. L. Hatton, No. pa
has written the Norfolk police
asking for a description of the body found
off Old Point recently by the tug Adelaide.
Mrs. Hatton fears that the body may be
that Of her son. Edward West. missed
from his home since July 18th:
Mr. John II. Jones; of Chatham, Va.
who believes the body may be that of DR..
Edward Muse, has again written the police
asking for fuller description of the body
A CHARGED WITHDRAWN
W n. Buckley, a New York drummer,
was arrested here, charged by w. w Bel
vim Richmond gold mining company pro-
moter with having stoien his vaI!se. In
court II transpired that Belvin had, at Pc
tcrsburg, borrowed of Buckley IS. and
given his valise as security that he would
repay the Joan here
Belvin then withdrew the charge. and
the to-some-extent contiding Buckley was
discharged. he had not recovered his SIS
at last accounts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
To Protect Hoyt's Interest.

HARTFORD, CONN, July 3O-George
Dickinson. of the Atlanta journal, a
friend Of Charles II. Hoyt, has employed
Judge William f. Kenny TO protect the
interests OF MI Hoyt. who is confined
against his will in the Retreat for the
Insane here.
Judge Henry made application before
Judge of Probate Freeman for d revoca-
ton of the decree committing Hoyt to the
institution, on the ground that his 1ncar,
ceration had been obtained by fraud and
deceit Judge Freeman issued an order
citing the authorities of the institution to
produce Mr.. Hoyt in the Probate Court
tomorrow afternoon, when testimony
will be submitted as to the manner in
which Mr.. Hoyt was brought to Hartford
and his commitment obtained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
REVENUE RULING.
Labels Promising Gifts, Prizes or Pre-
miums Prohibited.

(By ASsoc1ated Press.J
WASHINGTON, July 30.-The Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue has issued
circular prohibiting the use by manufac-
turers of cigars, cigarettes or tobacco.
when put UP in statutory packages. OF
labels containing ANY promise or offer
of, or any order or certificate TOR, any
gift, prize. premium, payment or reward.
This reg1lat ton is to take effect September
/, 1860.
The view of the law taken by Commits
s;oner Wilson was sustained by the United
States District Court of West Virginia in
a recent decision. The order Of Commits
sioner Wilson will not prevent manufac-
turers from sending prize coupons to re-
tailers for dissemination nmong the pur-
chasers of their goods, but is designed to
prohibit the use of the statutory package
as a distributor OF gift enterprises
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
DRANK LAUDANUM.
In BIS Wife's Absence Charles Paschal
Got on a Spree and Killed Himself.
1snec.al nisnatch To The Tines.l

Especial DIs!5atCn 70 Inc flflfFs.5
DANVILLE, VA, July 3V.-Charles
Paschal died to-day from taking two bot
ties of laudanun while intoxicated. Pas
chal expected to meet his wife, VINO was
visiting in Greensboro, but she failing to ar
rive he got on a spree went home, broke
M the furniture and kileI himself.
Georgia King, of this place. and Katie
Mason, of South Boston, Doth coloreD
were seriously shot by Vesper Griffin Cool
ored), while attending a lawn party at the
home of Cornelius Bowman. The women
Will probably died. as Griffin enptied every
chamber of his pistol into them, The
negro is still at large. No reason is assign
ed for the shooting, save petty dispute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
VIRGINIA WINS PRIZE.
Secures First Premium for Apples at
the Paris Exposition.
Especial Dispatch to The Iimes)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
BEDFORD CITY, VA, July so
Hon. George E Murrell, president OF
the Bedford Horticultural Society, has re-
ceived a letter from Pomologist w. 5
Taylor. of the United States Department
Of Agriculture, stating that, in the tenn
porary competition OF June eth, at the
Paris Exposition, Virginia was awarded q
premier Prix'' on apples, by the Jury OF
Awards.
1t also stated that OF every variety Sc
lected to compete in this contest, Abe
marie Pippin. Winesap Ben Davis and
York Imperial. The specimens taken 10
represent Virginia We're grown in Bedford
county.
Last fall the United States Department
requested Mr.. Murrell to collect twenty
Ave barrels of perfect apples from all the
leading fruit-growing counties of the State,
and these We're kept III cold storage in
Washington. at the expense Of the Govern
ment until forwarded to Paris in time for
the apple contest Mr.. Murrell visited all
the upper counties making selections, SO
that it is eminently gratifying to the far.
mers of Bedford to learn that in the con-
test giving Virginia such honor, the apples
from Bedford county were selected by the
Government to represent the State as being
the very first of their kinds.
The details Of the awards are given In
the letter which follows:
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Division Of Pomology,
Washington, d c., July 20, 1900
Mr.. George F. Murrell. Fontella, Va:
NV Dear Mr.. Murreli:-I have just mott
fed President S. B. Woods that the exhibit
OF your Society in the Temporary Com
petition of June 9th at the Paris Elk
position was awarded first prize-'Prem-
Ter Prix,'' by the Jury OF Awards.
Tho collection installed at that time
consisted Of four varieties displayed in
quantity. as furnished by the following
persons:
yariety-Ben s-Contributor-Georg
Murrell, Fontella. Bedford county. Va
Z, Observation-Disclosures ntrihutor-Geo. f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Coarflnnd Slnll be Dry.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
SUFFOLK, VA, July S0.-County Judge
Prince of southampton, to-day ruled that
Courtlund should be dry" Concluding a
three days hearing. in which six lawyers
appeared. Judge Prince on Saturday re-
served his decision.
An appeal will be taken to the Circuit
Court.
Notwithstanding the "wets" won in a
local-option election, anti-liquor men are
seeking to stamp out the traffic ut Court
land, where there were five saloons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Cotton Mills Close Down.
By Associated Press.)

IBv Nss0ciHte1 fl5Ss:7
BIDDEFORD, MAINE, July 3o.-Ine
prevailing trouble in China has made IL
necessary to bring about a curtailment OF
production in cotton manufacturing in this
CITY. and il was announced to-day that the
mills of the Pepperel Manufacturing Com
pany would be shut down from August Is.
until September 4th. About one-haif Oh
the goods manufactured by these mills go
to China. About LOCO hands are affected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Funeral Services.

The funeral services of Miss Ethel Glib
son, who died Saturday at her residence,
No AS Nicholson Street, after linger-
ing illness OF several months. took place
from Denny-Street Methodist Episcopal
Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Interment was made in lakewood
Miss Gibson was in her twentieth year,
and was the daughter of the late E. NJ.
Gibson and Mrs. Emma ]. Gibson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
REV. COLLIN STOKES.
Granted Leave Of Absence for one
Year by His Con:re CATION.

Especial Dispatch to The TimesJ
CONVICTION, VA. July :6.--At 4 meet
ing of the Coyinston Presbyterian consre-
CATION. held yesterday to consider the
resignation of the pastor, Rev Colin
Stokes. /: leave of absence Cor one year
was granted Mr.. Stokes. effective Septem-
Der 1st- This time he wisl likely speno IN
Prince Edward county.
MeSsrs. j. A. McC1ung. and T. NJ, Rocke
were elected delegates to the called meet.
Ing OF montgomery Presbytery, 10 be held
in Clifton Forge on Wednesday. OF this
week, to pass on this action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Leaves China for Home.

Or. George c. Worth. the medical mis-
sionary from the Presbyterian Church.
who has been often reported in peril re-
Gently. has left China and is now on his
way to the United States.
His wife and children VIII accompany
him home. and ii is understood 10 be
greatly on their account that he makes
his departure at this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-31
Condition Of the Sick,

Rev William II. Reynolds. of South
Third Street, is critically i'll.
There was little If any change in the
condition of Mr.. w. z. Poythress yes
terday.
DR.. B. d. Spalding, who has been very
i'll. is somewhat better.
Little Improvement was noticed yester-
day in the condition of Miss Van Lew.
The condition OF little Martha Clarence
Henshaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. e. j.
Henshaw, was somewhat improved yes
terGay,