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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
PRIMARY ELECTORAL BOARD.
INFORMAL MEETING HDLD-MF

INFORMAL MEETING HELD-MR.
MYERS PLACE TO BE FILLED.
The Primary Electoral Board held an
Internal meeting yesterday, at which
the duties of the Board were discussed.
but nothing definite was done save 10
take steps TO secure q member of the
Board from the Second Ward in the
place of Hon. Barton Myers, who is out
of the city.
Mr.. John b. Jenkins. the member-at-
large who will act as chairman of the
Board, called Captain w. w. Dey's at
tention to the fact that Mr.. Myers
would not return to the city until Sat
urday. which will be too late for the Sc
lection of Judges and clerks and their
ratification by the candidates. 1T was
agreed between Chairman Dey and Mr..
Jenkins that the latter should circulate
among the candidates an agreement
that the Board should fill tie place ot
Mr.. Myers. 1t is believed that all of the
candidates will sign this agreement,
many Of them having already done so.
The members have not taken the oath
yet. They will probably hold meeting
today.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
MRS. LIZZIE A. BILLUPs.

The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie a. Billups.
wife OF Mr.. c. Billups, whose death has
been noted in these columns, was held
from the family residence. No. PIG Butte
street at noon yesterday. and was
numerously attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. DR. c. L.
Grammer. of Christ Episcopal Church.
There was n profusion of beautiful
floral tributes. The interment was in
Cedar Grove Cemetery. Following were
the pall-bearers: Major G. w Grandy.
r. p. Noight Il. Henry Jones. Major
y. Myers, Charles Charp. Lawrence
Royster. NJ. l.. Z. Davis and j. S. Gull
pepper
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
WALKER v. PRICE.
Court of Appeals of Kansas.
February 10, 1900.

February 10. 1900.
RAILROAD TICKET WITH PRO
VISIONS RESPECTING TIME OF
LIMITATION. ETC, AND AN UN-
SIGNED SPACE FOR SIGNATURE
OF PURCHASER, IS PRIMA FACIE
AN UNLIMITED TICKET. AL
THOUGH THERE ARE PUNCH
MARKS ON THE MARGIN INDI-
eating \ TIME LIMITATION.
This was an Sction by the plaintiff
Tor damages caused her by being
wronSfuly elected from q train OF the
defendants who were receivers of a
railroad company. Plaintiffs brother
bought of the railroad agent ticket
Tor plaintiff such as is described In the
mead note, and gave it to plaintiff. He
stated that he asked the agent for an
unlimited ticket and did not notice the
punch marks on the margin The
plaintiff did not read her ticket and
was elected from the train because
the time limit as indicated by the
punch marks had expired. There was
judgment in the lower court for the
plaintiff for $1,000, and defendants an
pealed.
The court says:
I'VE think that. before the plaintiff
can be bound by the declarations in
the ticket for transportation on n pas
senser train, the restrictions or limita-
lions sought to be made must be known
to her. and she must have accepted the
ticket with full knowledge of the re-
strictions contained therein. This
ticket contained a blank for the sigma
ture of the purchaser, and that sigma
ture was to be witnessed by some one
This was not done in this case. The
OBJECT of that blank space being left
there was. doubtless. that the attention
OF purchaser might be called to the
conditions of the ticket. and when call
ed to sign it. he would then know It's
contents This would constitute O. CON
tract between them, but without II
there would be no contract, and no re-
striction or limitation of tho liability
of the company"
The punch marks. in the absence Of
the plaintiffs signature on the ticket
should have been dlsregarded. for the
reason that, the contract for the trans
portation of the plaintiff. as evidenced
by the ticket. having been made at the
Tune or It's purchase. the ticket, without
ner signature was prima facie unlm-
tied.
In our opinion. the defendant recelv-
ers were clearly liable in damages for
the Injuries resulting to the plaintiff
from her expulsion from the train
Affirmed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
THE REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION
Continued from Page 2.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.

Nominations for delegates at large
being in order, Mr.. Louthan placed in
nomination Parke Agnew.
Colonel Campbell Slcmp nominated
General James A. Walker.
colonel Hoge nominated Colonel
James D. Brady in speech. recalling
his fight against civil service.
a. w. Harris, colored. of Dinwiddie.
seconded this nomination.
Mr.. Kerr, OF Staunton, nominated
Hon. S. Brown Allen.
1t was moved that the nominations
be closed, and about n dozen speeches
in second either or all Of the four nomi-
nees. Among them Colonel Slemp was
perhaps most called for and was sent
to the stage. but he was rung down
under the five minute rule.
The four nominees were elected by
reclamation.
ALTERNATES.
The four alternutes at large nomi-
mated and elected were J. Hampton
Hoge, a. p. Funkhauser. w. IL. C.
Brown, John j. Alley.
The motion was made that the first
four nominated be elected, and after a
very stormy scene the motion was car
ried. James II. Hayes in n speech de-
clined to accept, and his resignation
was accepted unanimously, and John
j. Alley was substituted in his place
DELEGATES INSTRUCTED.
A resolution was then presented and
adopted. instructing delegates to the
National Republican Convention TO
vote for Hon. Geo. e. Bowden for Ma
tional Committeeman for Virginia.
ELECTORS-AT-LA
Capt. w. S. Lurty, of Rockingham,
and Geo. w. Butler. of Newport News,
were elected electors-at-large.
The committee on Dlap of OrgnniZa-
ton reported.
S. Brown Allen moved to lay the re-
port on the table, leaving the law as at
present.
Gen. James A. Walker took the stand
and explained the changes, namely,
State Executive Committee from five
TO ten. and the District Committee from
three to five in number The report
was then adopted
a motion extending the convention s
thanks TO the committee of arrange
ments and members of the press and to
The citizens for courtesies extended and
reports of proceedings made was adopt
ed 1t was decided that the districts
elect members of the Executive and
District committees OF the State Com
fnittee and report same to the secre-
tary.
The convention adjourned sine die at
los p. IN. 1t was decided by the dele
cations TO elect the new Executive
Committee at the Congressional con-
ventions and also the two extra MEM
bers from each district for District
Committees. in accordance with the
| new plan of organization.
WISE DELEGA TES MEET.
The Wise factions contesting dele
gates met at the Monticello Hotel last
night with II. p. Brooks as chairman
and S. w. Lyons as Secretary and
adopted a series OF resolutions in which
they protested against the action of
the committee on Credentials, claiming
that no hearing was accorded them and
no testimony was allowed TO be pro-
duced as to the legality of the delega-
ton: protesting fealty to the organiza-
ton OF which S. Il. Carney is chairman
and pledging their support to Hon. r.
a. Wise for Congress and endorsing
Congressman Hulls estimate of the
Republican party of Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
Electricity and Life.
~ ttaI
right.

1t has been demonstrated that an animal
killed By contact with an electrit,t current
may be brought to life. An ordinary in
dustrial electric current does not pro-
duco Instant death. and If ii were pos
able apparatus consciousness could he re-
stored The method employed is the infu-
sion OF dciibrinated blood. In n like man.
known tonic infuses life into debiltated
bodies by revitalizints and purifying the
blood. This wonderful medicine permeates
every organ, distributing nutritive mate
lity or circulation is deranged in the
slightest degree trouble follows. Consti-
patton. dyspepsia. liver and kidney. disor--
ticrs all spring from q weak or disea sed
condition of the digestive organs, which
affects tho blood. and through it the en-
tire body. Tho Bitters cures all such dis
orders and makes healthy vigorous blood.
1t is an excellent spring tonic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
A CLEVER JOB.
a RESIDENCE BLOCK MOVED EN-
TIRE WITHOUT INJURY.

Mr.. Il. L. Turner, the contractor has
just completed very neat bit OF en-
ginecring in moving the three residence
brick block, Nos. 1877, 100 and 131 Wash
ington street from their old location to
the new line of street frontage, % feet
to the rear and southwark. The build
ings were raised as one piece, the UNI
derpinnings taken out, new ones ar
ranged for at the rear, the block, as
in n cradle. moved back on rollers with
out damage of any sort. and now all
that remains to be done is to build the
founda ton and the residences are ready
for occupancy. The moving took ten
hours. Norfolk workmen are all
right
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
Board of Trade Meeting.

The Board of Trade and Business
Mems Association held a largely at
tended meeting last night. Encourag-
ing reports were received from the
president. secretary and treasurer.
Much interest was manifested and con-
siderable business of Importance was
transacted.
The matter of a May carnival and
street fair which was thought to have
been abandoned. was brought up, but
n full discussion of the subject was
postponed until n more convenient OPP
portunity. There are still strong hopes
OF securing an attraction of this kind
in the near future.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
MIR. LEWIS A. TUCKER.

The obseQuies of MIR. Lewis A. Tucker
were held from his late residence. No.
22l F'enchurch street, at 2:30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, aud was attended
by relatives from Richmond and
friends of the deceased in this city. The
services were conducted by Rev. Ed
ward Mack, ID. D.. of the First Presby-
tcrian Church. The remains were laid
to rest in Elmwood Cemetery Follow
ing We're the pall-bearers: James
Barkley. JAS. Il. Mccoy, Geo. II. Hart,
Fred. Il. Stevens, G. S. Griggs. c. b.
Oliver Geo. Bailey and Thos j.. Bailey.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
COURT DECISIONS.
DIGESTED BY W. B. MARTIN.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR
vIRcIMlAM-PiLoT.
Notes Of Cases Recently Decided,
Which are Of Interest 10
. Our People.
DAILY TRIBUNE CO. v. BUCK
Supreme Court Of Ohio.
January 0, 1900.

January 0, 1900.
AS A GENERAL RULE A SUIT l.
THE MALICIOUS PROSECUTE 4.
OF A CIVIL ACTION WILL NOT
LIE, WHERE THERE HAS BEEN
NO ARREST OF THE PERSON, OR
SEIZURE OF PROPERTY.
Buck sued the Cincinnati Daily Tri-
bune Company for the publication of
libel on him in Its newspaper, and the
company, by way of counter claim,
pleaded that previous to the libel he
had maliciously and without probable
cause commenced n suit against the
company as one Of It's stockholders,
asking for dissolution and the APP
pointment of receiver. and that this
suit was dismissed.
The lower court decided against this
counter claim and from a Judgment for
piaintit the company appealed.
The court says:
question whether the facts pleaded in
the answer constitute a counter claim
to that of the plaintiff The real uues-
ton is. do they constitute a cause of
action i'm favor of the defendant against
the plaintiff? We think not 1t is a
well settled general rule, that no re-
coVery can be had ny defendant
against plaintiff, for the malicious
prosecution of a civil action, where
there has been no arrest of the person
or SEIZURE OF property. Had receiver
been appointed and possession taken OF
the defendants property, a different
case would have been presented Az
frmed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
To Rioi,mond and Return, 500.

Easter Sunday. April 18th. Chesa-
oeake and Ohio route steamer Louise
will leave Norfolk S a. m. sharp. Train
arrive in Richmond 11:40 a. m. Stops
at Historic Old Williamsburg and
Toano Round trip to either place, 75c
Returning, leave Richmond 1880 p. m.
Tickets at the boat.
]. +. HERMAN, Mgr.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
Eyes Err,nImcd Fr...

DR.. A. Week manager OF the optical
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com
pany. will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. ie26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
John S. Barbour Club Meets.

The John S. Barbour Club held it's re-
gular weekly meeting last night. a
number of the candidates sno,l,ina
1t was decided to hold next weel,,s
meeting Monday night. on the eve of
the primary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
Fine Watches.

TT YOU desire really fine watch do
NOT fail to see the celebrated Vache-
ron & Constantin. 1t has no equal.
The Gale Jewelry Co., agents. Frank
II. Gale, manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11

Just n word about our line of Eng
lish Suitings. They are the best Hird-
dersfield productions. You know what
that means. RUDOLPH & WAL
LACE, 1888 Main street. ap1
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11

1t will take but one trial to convince
you that RUDOLPH G. WATJ,ATE
are the leading tailors. AMI
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
"of a Good sanin,,..

cometh a good end" When you take
Hoods sarsapar:lla TO purify your blood
you are ma king a good BEGINNING nd ~
good end VIII be health and happiness. II
never d!sappoints.
Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-11
GOOD FRIDAY.

Christ crucified is the great object
that engrosses the attention of the
church on this day, and for this end
she reads such lessons and tracts as
relate to the mystery of the redemp-
ton. The Passion is sung in the morn
ing office and prayers are offered up
for all sorts OF persons, to show that
none are excluded from the suffrages
of the church, since Jesus Christ of
fered Himself a victim for the sins of
mankind
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
Commission Report.

TO the Hon. II. N. Hutton, Judge of the
First judicial District
We, the undersigned County Commits.
sioners of Accounts, met IS the law di.
reefs on the goth day Of August, 1900.
and proceeded to examine the settlements
Of the different officers in st. Francis
county, and also examine allowances and
scrip issued for the last six months in said
county.
We find that the settlement of the Sher-
III. Treasurer and Clerk are correct. We
also find that the Constables' accounts will
be correct after they have been allowed
their proper credits against said county.
We examined all the warrants that had
been issued by the County Court and diff.
fsrent School Districts t6r the last year i,
and proceeded to burn same in the pres
ence of the County Judge, with the excep-
ton Of three pieces, which we believe have
been raised from their original value. We
also ascertained that the three pieces
above named were drawn and delivered to
the same party. We hereby die them with
our report.
We find that some Of the Directors Of
the School Districts have issued warrants
that were informal, IL not illegal. although
we do not believe that 1t was their inten-
ton to deprive any districts of funds, but
on account OF ignorance Of the law.
We find and believe that there has been
a judicious and economical administration
of the county's affairs by our efficient
County Judge and other county officers.
We are sorry that one OF our number
Hon. L. o. Fitzpatrick, was so situated
that it was impossible for him to be with
us in our meetings. We haye spent five
days in this investigation, and hereby re-
specially submit same.
j. b. SANDERS,
Z. j. DAVIS,
Commissioners.
Sept. 10, 1900.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21

The article in last weeks issue
The TIMES suggesting iron bridges
and a county road commission
or, we believe has been generally
Endorsed by thinking men. Ger
tain it is that several gentlemen
have expressed themselves to the
writer as being pleased with the
article, endorsing it as sensible,
and hoping that both suggestions
might be put into practical opera.
ton. The question, therefore, of
erecting IRON bridges is respectful.
u referred to Judge Taylor, with
the hope that he will act upon il
at his frat opportunity, and the
question of general sqperintend.
emit or county commission OF
roads is respectfully referred to
our representative, Hon. s. NJ.
Blalock, with . hope that he will
introduce bill in the next gener-
al assembly to create the said Of
fee, and take such other steps as
may be necessary to secure said
officer,
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

THE TIMES lost q subscriber few
days ago because it advocated sa-
foon license. For his sake we are
sorry we cannot adopt policy for
sthis paper which would suit his
particular views, but if we were to
do so, it is moro than likely that
our list would diminish by hun.
dreds. When . man makes up his
mind that he will not support q
newspaper because it differs from
him upon any particular question
of public policy, he admits his
weakness, his narrowncss, his op-
position to the very foundation Of
our~great government and the per-
petuity of its institutions. Free
speech and liberty Of tho press, is
democratic principle which needs
no defense, and he who opposes
the same gives great evidence Of
the hidebound demagogue.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
Additional Locals.

Capt, j. w. Beck and family are in
New York City. Letters OF 18th, in
dictated that they would return here
early next week. but telegram Tues
day conveyed the information that
Capt. Beck was very sick, having had a
congestive chill. We regret this, as
we had hoped our friend had about re.
covered bis health, and would soon be
at his post again.
Large sun spots, astronomers say,
caused the extreme heat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders of
the stomach. Good health follows
good digestion. KOdoi Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. II you
have indigestion or dyspepsia it win
quickly relieve and permanently cure
you. j. III. Dunayant.
Miss Mary lizard is now the affable
and gracious saleslady and bookkeeper
with Paslay q Eldridge. She assumed
the duties OF the new position We'd
nesday morning. We are gratified to
note this spirit upon the part OF our
enterprising merchants to give the
young ladies chance in commercial
circles and feel confident that results
Will be more than satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Bernard and
family of six children, of Byhalia, ar
rived in town Thursday of last week
and are keeping house in the Byhalia
settlement north. of the Institute. Mr..
Bernard has accepted a situation with
Trap, Barker X Co. Being from By
haiia, the double welcome awaited him
here, and we hope the family will be
pleased with their surroundings.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
GRAND JURy'S REPORT.
Sept. 10, 1900.

TO the Hon. H. N. Hutton, Judge pre-.
siding:
We, the Grand July, respectfully SUBJ
NIT the following report:
We have been In session eight days, du.
ring which time we have examined fifty
one witnesses.
We have returned twenty true bills
eleven for feloniss and nine for INSIDE
meanors.
We have examined the transcripts of
the various county magistrates, and find
that they have made their reports in accor-
dance with the law. We find that some
of the constables are short in their ac-
counts, but note that they have claims
against the county, which, when properly
credited, will balance their accounts.
We have examined the reports OF the
road overseers, and find that the roads
generally are in good condition, but there
is much complaint about the condition of
the bridges.
We visited the county Jail, and found
six prisoners-all nesroes-who say that
they receive kind treatment and are wei
fed. We find the sanitary condition good.
A committee appointed for the purpose
visited the poorhouse, and reported that
they found Ave inmates, who say they are
weu fed and comfortably provided for
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
Tho American round bale PEG

Tho American round bale PEG.
pie are putting down . substantial
plant jus: northeast Of the railroad
crossing. There seems to DO some
considerable opposition TO the
round bale scheme, principally,
however, among the square bale
'ginners.' Both sides make figures
which show each particular plan
to be the best, and thus disprove
the old saw that Figures won't
lie. We are frank to confess
that we know very little about
The merits Of the round bale. If it
will benefit the producers Of cot
ton, we want it; but if there is any
combination or scheme in its es-
fablishmcnt. to Cypress the farm
er or control the price Of his pro-
duct, or in any way foster trust
which shall have the powor to do
these things, then we are dead
against it,
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
Public Speaking.

Hons. P. d. McCulloch, demo.
crat, and 7. o. Fitzpatrick, repub.
lican, nominees of their respective
parties for congress for the First
Congressional District of Arkan-
sas will address the people on the
issues of the campaign at tho fol-
lowing times and places:
Marion. Crittenden county, Tues.
day, October 9, 1850 p. m.
Osceola, Mississippi county,
Wednesday, October 10, l:3O p. m.
Jonesboro, Craighead county,
Thursday, October IL, 1:3O p. m.
McCrory, Woodruff county, Fri
day, October IL, 1:3O p. m.
Augusta, Woodruff county, Sat-
urday, October ID, l:3O p. m.
Piggott, Clay county, Tuesday,
October l6 l:3O p. m.
Paragould, Green county. We'd.
nesday, Octob er II, l:so p. m.
Corning, Clay county, Thursday
October Is, l;30 p. m.
Tuckerman, Jackson county.
Friday, October 10, l:30 p. m.
Newport, Jackson county, Sat-
urday, October 90, l:30 p. m.
Walnut Ridge, Lawrence county,
Tuesday, October 23, 100 p. m.
Pocahontas, Randolph county,
w ednesday, October "a, l:30 p. m.
Black Rock, Lawrence County,
Thursday, October rs, 7:a0 p. M.
Hardy, Sharp County, Friday,
October 26, 7:3O p. m.
Evening Shade, Sharp county,
Saturday, October ~, / p. m.
Harrisburg, Poinsett county,
Wednesday, October 81, 10 u. m.
Wynne, GROSS county, WedneS-
day, October 81, 1870 p. m.
Forrest City, st. Francis county,
Thursday November l, l:3O p. m.
Mariana, Lee county, Friday,
November 9, l:30 p. m.
Helena, Phillips county, Satur.
day, November, 3, 7:3O p. m.
ON. KILLoUGH,
Chm. Dem. Cong. Com.
II. F. robson, Secretary.
w. F. TUCKER,
Chm. Rep. Cong. Com.
II. II. HoUaHroN, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21

The business Of the Circuit Court has
been dispatched promptly. and whereas
1t was thought at first that full three
weeks session would be required to
close up the dockets, the fact Is that the
court adjourned last night. Judge Hut.
ton had hoped to get through sooner,
but the litigation between Geo Appel
and the Mccoy Lumber Co. occupied
considerable more time than was ex.
pected, hence the late session. The
Grand Jury adjourned Tuesday, and
their report is published in.this paper.
Hon. r. b. Macon finished his business
before the court Wednesday and went
to Helena yesterday. The report Of
the Commissioners of Accounts also
appears in this paper.
We omit the proceedings on the law
docket, as they are not of general inter-
est. The following is the
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
State VS. w Redus; murder; jury
trial, disagreement; continued aud set
for I'd day. 49,
State We Henry McMurray; robbery;
discharged. 7,
State VS. Sandy Spencer, murder; ar
raignment waived; plea not guilty Jury
trial; verdict q years.
State vs. Shep Russell and Jas Gar
win; murder; dismissed by grand jury.
State vs. Burt Hallum; murder; dis
missed by grand jury. -
State VS. Pope Mcknight; manslaugh-
ter; discharged by grand jury.
State VS. Gus Williams; assault with
intent to kill; discharged by grand jury
State VS. Jesse Henry; grand larceny:
plea of guilty; punishment one year,
sentenced. /:
State vs. Lewis Trout; grand larceny;
dismissed by grand jury. -
State vs. John Hensley; grand iarce-
ny; continued and set for Sd day.
State VS. Chas Richie; aggravated as
saul,; plea of guilty; fined IS.
State VS. Frank Whitfield; falling to
work road; plea Of guilty; fined $40.
State vs. Henry Scott; failing to work
road; continued until lst day next term
State vs. Gus Williams; bigamy; plea
of guilty; punishment three years; sen.
fenced,
Town Of Forrest City VS.. L. II. Potts
pistol, appeal from Mayors court,
trial before the court sitting as q jury,
guilty, fined $50.