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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
Roanoke Delegates

SALEM, VA. sAp ril 6.-special.-Roan-
oke County Democrats met in the county
courthouse to-day and elected the follow
ing delegates and alternates to&thes State
Democratic Convention at Norfolk, May
I'd:
First DISTRIBUTION. w. B. Bowles, NJ.
G. McClung and o. L. Stearnes as dele
gates, and II. B. Lowman, Chas. w. Chap
man and w. w. Moffet as alternates 4
Big Lick District-H. II. Powell and
George II. Muse as delegates, and 2. NJ.
Jones and J. H. F'rantz as alternates.
Cave Springs District. Coles Terry
and L.. D. Bell as delegates, and L. L.
Greenwood and w. II. a. Richardson as
alternatcs.
catawba District. II. Chapman dele
gate, ]. r. Woods alternate.
The delegates chosen are in favor of the
constitutional convention being made a
party issue. and We're Instructed to vote
for Col. r. II. Logan as delegate for. the
National Convention at Kansas City.
Colonel A. M. Bowman, County Chair
man, was elected delegate at large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
P0WHATAN DEMOCRATS
May Ask Judge Asa Watkins to Re-
main as Commonuealth.S ATTORNEY =

May Ask Judge Asa Watkins to Re
main as Commemorative ATTORNEY.
PONHATAN c. H, VA, April TO-
Special.-At meeting Of the Democratic
County Committee of Powhatan county
at the Courthouse to-day, County Chair
man "a. NJ. Howard was elected chair
man and S. Lee Dance, secretary. The
county chairman was empowered to ap-
point six delegates to the Norfolk Con-
vention. each delegate to cast half
vote. or three votes for the entire
county. 5ss9sz
A resolution was adopted asking. hat
Judge Asa D. Watkins will not resign
as Commemorative Attorney Of Pow
haitian county. 81
The chairman appointed the following
delegates to the Norfolk Convention: A.
L. Howard. Joseph Hobson, ". 7. Rudd, ,
w. U. Kennon, James Jordan; S.ssLee
Dance. Alternates-Dr. r. I D. Tucker,
w. w. Palmore, w. r. Davis, E. p.
Dahl. DR.. William Fl. Henlng. Jud ge 7.
81. Miller
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
IuPrincess Anne.

BLOSSOM HILL, Va. April 16.-spe-
cial.-AGe01aing to a call made by the
Democratic County Chairman the. :Demo-
Gratis of this district met at Blossom Hill
to choose a delegate for the State Conven-
ton, which meets in Norfolk May 3D.,
and selected as a delegate from this dis
trict Dr., j.. c. BAUM with Mr. Q. a.
Baum as alternate.
The county is divided into three dis
tricts. and each district will be repre-
scented in the convention by one delegate.
The delegates from the three districts,
viz: Kempsville, Seaboard and Pungo,
will meet at Princess Anne Courthouse on
the 18th and choose a delegate at large.
There were no instructions given the
delegate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
PETTIGREW AND ALLEN
Two Western Senators tt Address the
North Carolina Populists.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 16-Special.-
The Populist State Convention meets
here wednesday, the 18th. Senator Pet
tigrew, Of South Dakota. and Senator
Allen, of Nebraska are expected mere
10 address the convention. The work OF
conference of Populists and Republicans
held in washington last week will show
i1seif at the state Convention. II is
suggested that Linney. the Congressman
who has made himself SO obnoxious IN
his speeches before Congress, viii PROB
ably be the Fusion nominee Tor Gov
ernort
Another report is that there will be
no Fusion ticket, but that each party
will run. its own household.
The Leon Steam Laundry Company, OF
Mecklcnburg, was incorporated on Sat
urday.
There as still trouhle as to the strike
of the telegraph operators. Lines are be-
ing cut constantly. Yesterday. out at
the park. wires were cut and fell across
the electric companyS wires burning ouI
several instruments.
Trains are running on time
THE VIRGINIA CHEMIST
The Vir,Gnia State chemist MIR. Il. w.
McGruder OF Richmond. Is here to IN
spect The laboratory and arrangements
in the North Carolina State Chemical
Department. The Virginia Department
As o11ay recently established and Mr..
McGruder is getting suggestions.
On the baseball grounds Saturday
the lehigh ball team defeated the NORTH
Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical
College team by a score OF ito 5. The
visiting team are set down as among
the most gcntlemanly set of players that
ever We're here.
To-day the Agricultural and Mechanical
boys played the Wake-Forest team.
ASHEV1LLE Isolated.
Ashcville is cut off from everywhere
s6 far as telegraph service goes. Tor
the wires arc cut SO that not a message
has gotten through for some days. There
was some little trouble at Selma yester-
day, hut to-day is quiet On Saturday
night it was rumored that firemen and
engineers would enter the strike, but
they have not done so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
HA. | J |
AMOS
.,rentv cars Of ballast win be turned OUT

twenty cars Of ballast Will be turned out
per day.
Miss Sue Gay, who has been III Tor or
several weeks has almost recovered.
Miss Lucy Pitzer has returned to her
home after a visit of four weeks to the
home Of her sister. Mrs. Rufus Pitzer, OF
sCovington, Va.
mrs. Pace Chapman. who has been visit
Ing the home or her father. Mr.. Hudson
Martin, since the death OF her mother,
which occurred on the 4th instant, left
on yesterday for her home, in Albemarle.
The farmers report that owing to the
continued cold weather very little corn
has been planted in this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
YORK RIVE, LINE, DAILY, En-
CIIPT SUNDAY,

For Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
and all points North and East United
States Mail Steamers 'CHARLOTTE
and BALTIMORE. Steam neat
electric lights. luxurious state-rooms,
fininr-room on saloon deck. Fare, $500
one way. $500 round-trip. Express train
leaves Richmond. Southern Railway Sta
ton, daily, except Sundays. 4:3o P. NJ,
connecting with steamers at West Point
$50 p. M, arriving in Baltimore A NJ.
The farorite route to Atlantic City.
Cane May. Niagara Falls and all Eastern
resort points and commercial centres.
C. W. WESTBURY, T. P. "A,
Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham. OF Ma
chias, Me- when the doctors said she
could not live till morning writes Mrs.
S. II. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night '.All thought she must
soon die from pneumonia. but she beg
ged for Dr. Kings New Discovery. say
ing it had more than once saved her life,
and had cured her Of consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily all
night, and its further use completely cur
ID her This marvellous medicine IS
guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and
lunr diseases. Only SOC. and 81. Trial
bottle free at Owens & Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

THE CANDIDA ! |!
TAKE The sTUlNPE
The Nominees for State Offices Start
on a Tour.
FUTURE APPOlN 7 NJ ENiT. $.
The Candidates Speak Mt Winston
Senators Pcttisrcw and Allen
Are Expected to address
Populist Convention.
The Nominees for State Offices Start
FUTURE APPOlN I M Mt

u
BURLINGTON, N. C., April 16.--spe-
c;a1-The several Democratic candidates
for State Offices nominated at Raleigh last
week began tour Of the State to-day.
The first rally was held here. The crowd
was small, but fairly enthusiastic.
Mr.. C. O.. Aycock, candidate for Cover
nor, was the principal speaker. The tour
will extend to the following points: Win
ston, tomorrow; Greensboro. tomorrow
night; Hickory, April 18th; Asheville.
April 18th: Murphy. April ast; Bryson
city, April sd; Waynesville. April ath;
o1arion, April 18th; Shelby, April 18th:
Charlotte, April 18th; Fayetteville. April
se,h. Rocky Mount, May list; Whining
ton. May Cd: New Berne, May 4th; Eliza
beth City, May 9Th, and Washington May
9Th
f. M. Simmons, chairman of the State
Executive Committee, is ACCOMPANYING the
candidates.
ovATIoN AT WINSTON.
w1NSTONlSALEM. N. c., April To-
Speciai-A very large and enthusiastic
crowd met the Democratic candidates here
tonight, and escorted them from the train
TO the courthouse, where Aycock ana
Lacy, candidates for Governor and Treas.
urer respectively, made speeches. The
audience went wild over Aycockfs speech.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
s0Nss!OF YET ERANS.

Now Camp Q Organized at Fairfax Oh.
Danscrficld Parker Sentenced.
e. TA1RFAxC c. II Z: s. "a, April l6.-=-7,spe7
cial.-A camp of Sons OF Confederate Vete-
rams was anizedS mere to-day, composed
of fiftv-five members. The following were
elected officers: Robert E. Lee. Jr., CONF
mander: r, w. Moore, first lieutenant;
L.. III. AIachen. second lieutenant; +. E
Thornton. adjutant:s Samuel b Moore.
surgeon S Moss L.. Love, quartermaster;;
Rev. John Kincheloe, chap plain: Dallas
Berry, treasurer n ebert Bullard. histo-
srian; g Hilbert G. Spindle, color sergeant.
Can1ni tees were appointed to select a
name for the camp and to draft a co1,stt-
tuition.
# DangerHaid ParkerSwa convicted tn.da Z
of houae-h:eak!nR "a nd sentescea stoSla:ee
years In the penit tiary, sss U.s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
Richmond Takes No Action.

WARSAW, VA. April 16.-SDecial.-The
Democrats of Lancaster County met in
mass-meeting at Lancaster Courthouse
to-day and elected Warner Ball, Judge
John c. Ewell. T. j. Downing, T. "A.
Pinkard. w. Mod. Lee, delegates: and
DIR. S. w. Lewis, L. D. Stanham. W. A.
Eubank, J. B. Cralley, ". D. Sanders, al
ternates to the State Convention, which
convenes at Norfolk May 7th
There was no expression as to the con-
stitutional convention.
The meeting was harmonious through
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
pIANO-a GREAT BARGAIN
COLRY

It cost us eighty-seven dollars to get
the piano from Philadelphia, where it had
been placed in a storage warehouse by the
purchaser. Part due upon the piano was
one hundred and sixty dollars. This Colby
Piano sold at four hundred dollars. but
we will cut the price in half. We guar
antee it the same as new. Call and eS-
anime this most artistic piano, fine ma
hoGany case.
MANLY B. RAMOS Co,
No. 1ls East Broad Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
No Action in Lnncastert

IRvINGTON, VA, April 16.-Speoial---
The Democrats of Lancaster to-day in
mass 1neeting, elected the following dele
gates to the State convention: Judge
john c. Ewell w. Mcdonald Lee, War
ner Bali, Thomas A. Pinkard and T. J..
Downing w. Mcdonald Lee was made
chairman of the meeting.
No action was taken on the constitu-
tional convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
AMONsTERlD EyIL.FIs

destroying its victim, is type of con-
stipation. The power Of this murderous
malady is felt on organs and nerves and
muscles and brain. There's no health
till it's overcome. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are a safe and certain cure
Best in the world for stomach, liver.
Kidneys and bowels. Only % cents at
Owens G. Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

The southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
nhonic communication can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg. Va: Danville,
Va. Roanoke, Va: Wakefield. Va; App
pomattox. Va; Farmville. Va: Crewe,
Va: Salem, Va; Bedford City, Va: Reds
VILE. n. c.; Charlotte. n. c.: Columbia.
S. C.
For further particulars enquire at the
Public Pay Stations and at Managers
office. 1914 East Main Street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
81 TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
The, Eddy organ I,ecit al.

Much interest Is being manifested In
the recital which Mr.. Clarence Eddy Will
give here on April 9th. He Is indeed a
great player. devoid OF all mannerisms,
and plays at ali times, with the convlc-
ton Of master Of the Instrument
Ills technical faculty seems to have no
limit, and in his registration he attains#
some astonishing and novel results. He
has all the ripened experience of man.
who has made the organ his life study,
and a great critic, writing from Rome,
says: Mr.. Eddy Is the most marvellous
and versatile executant on the organ we
have ever heard
Miss Lizzie Roberts. of Arvonia, Va,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
Drewry-Crews.

s.s DANVILLE, VA, April 16.-Special.--
Miss Mamie Crews. eldest daughter OF
the late Beverly Crews, of this city,
was married near Chatham to-day to DR..
d. B. Drewry, OF Southampton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

Reception to Cnlic9c Boys.
Mr.. William Smith last evening ten
Tered a reception to the Richmond Col
ege baseball club. A very ENJOYABLE eve
ling was spent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
Democrats Meet.

Thereawas a lively meeting of the Work
ingmen's Democratic Club at Whalen's
Hall last night. A number Of candidates
were present and made addresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER. Z

will often cause horrible burn. scald.s
cut or bruise Bucklen's Arnica Salye.
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores. ulcers. bosls. felons, corns, all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth
Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by Owens &. Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

The Masonic Home Auxiliary will meet
at the Temple this morning at IL
o'clock, and every member IS urged to at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
Gnochlandi Opposed .

NIAIDENlS, VA, April 16.-speclal.-
Gochland Democrats in mass-meeIing to-
day adopted resolutions against the con-
stitutional convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
s ST. 70 TUcKAHoE.

Richmond, Va, April 16, 1900
To accommodate the invited guests to
Tuckahoe on Thursday, the 18th, the
{ chesapeake and Ohio Railway will run a
special train, leaving the Eighth-Street
&depptsat $40 p ~. sal..s5a.S U
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
DEATHS.

.-.1. Ea
ERooNEY.-Died, at St sophia's Home,
Sunday. April TO- 1900, at :, o'clock a..
M. Mrs. tELIZABETH ROONEY. She.
was a native of LoHth county, Ireland
Funeral from residence of her. dangh-
ter. Mrs Edward Moore !, t2;1 is haSt
April 18th, thence to Sacred Heart
Church Relatives and friends invited
to attend ,sz
Interment in Mt. Calvary
sPENCE.-Died, suddenly sunday:s1ipr pr
Ia 1900, at 5 O'Clock p. NJ. t his resi-.
dence. No. 3 East Marshall Street.
81 WILLIAM HENRY SPENCE nee, in the
sixty-fourth wear of his age-
Funerat5will to place THIS .eI sn
day. MORNING, at 10 o'clock. from
his la tes residence. Friends OF the TAM ram
lily are invited
No flowers.
sRCss--Dfed. att April il 18th, lsg y
at the residence of her ia Their. John NJ
Keegan, z.Ms North Ninetee tn Street.
MAMIE w. beloved wife Of Alexana!e.s
L.. Ross. In the twsnty-third year o.
s her age. Funeral from s t. eteE.ss
Cathedral, Wednesday i. April Is III 9 =
N. Interment at Mount calyery eesSs zf. :.
terry.
at st, Sophia lone n
Il Sunday, April Is. 1900. at 3 o clock a.
B M, Mrs ELIZABETH ROONEY: #agets
# seyenty-seven8Y years. She was q snatiVe
re ofssLouth county, Ireland.
Funeral from residence of her daush-
ssSs ter, Mrs. Edwar I'd Moore, No. 400 Eass
Baker Street. at 3 80 a af TUESDAY,
April 17tht thence to Sacred 81 Hea
church. .srYnent n VT 3
at..;les and sr.en =
sRoYsTER.-Died.s Monday, ApriIs15. .es;,s..
ats4aP.#M...5 Mrs MARY sF..ROYSTEL
widoWsof the late George W. Royster.
Funeral from her latesresidence.s No.
"a 10 South + 18th Street. WEDNESDAY,
81 April 1athsAt12so clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

uor A. GOOD BEGINNING comesh q
good end. ~ When you takc Hoods Sar-
ia na..ila: 10 purify your blood you ere
n1nksrE q snod eglnn;ng. and the good
end will be health and happiness. It
never disapppln ts. - 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

Miss Lizzie Roberts. of Arvonia, Va,
Is on visit to her sister, in Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

wiclkle, of Hazleton, Pa, aboard, is coal
ing here. She is from Savannah, and
will proceed for Richmond this after
noon, and thence for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

8 sick headache Is cured by Hood.s PMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

All Of the Chesapeake and Ohio offices
located in the Mayo building, with the
exception Of the offices of Messrs. Doyle
and Cabel. have beer transferred to the
Pace Block.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
nyAmON Tl,9wINsTON.

f. M. Simmons chairman of the State
4oxscu. tive Committee, is ACCOMPANYING the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17

EXCURSIONS were also run in from Nor
folk and FaI'mville yesterday.
An excursion was run from 5Nortotk and
Newport News over the Chesa peake and
Ghin Sunday. --..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-17
RAILROAD NOTES.

Mr.. T. S. Lloyd. superintendent of mo-
tive power of the D.: L. &, W.. formerly
master mechanic of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Shops here. spent Easter with his
fl u;1y In this city
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12
GREAT FOOD EXHIBIT.

A Comprehensive Display From Pan
American Countries at Buffalo.
In the division of Foods and their
accessories an exhibit will be made
at the Pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo Of a most comprehensive char
acter and covering one-quarter Of the
large area Of the Manufactures and
Liberal Arts building.
The division will bring to the atten-
ton of the consumers and tradesmeu
the food resources of Pan-America,
showing them that the countries of the
western hemisphere produce, and are
capable of producing in quantities suffi-
Gent for all demands, a great variety
of foods that are now imported from
the islands and countries of the far
East.
1t is hoped thus greatly to stimulate
Pan-American trade. The division will
present a collection of food products
and their accessories in such a way
as to challenge the interest of every
inquiring visitor, and he will be offered
valuable instruction upon the nature
origin and use of the various foods.
One group will relate to literature
and statistics of food, live plants, vines
and trees from all parts of the western
world and miscellaneous specimens of
trunks, limbs, leaves, seeds, grasses
and grains.
Under another will be exhibited such
products as coffees, teas, cocoas, choc-
olates, kola and their substitutes.
spices, aromatics, mustards, olives,
ylnegars and other condiments, herbs,
hops, essential oils and f1avoring ex-
tracts. An interesting collection of con-
fectionery and sweets, including the
sugar cane, beet, sorghum, maple,
grape, palm, ETC., honey and glucose,
will be exhibited. Preserves and kim
dred products will be shown under an
other group and nuts and dried fruits
and vegetables, ETC., under another.
Prepared cereals, breads and crackers,
Indian corn as food for the table,
macaroni and preparations of paste
and leavening preparations will con-
stitute still another interesting group.
Mineral waters and beverages, both
alcoholic and nonalcoholic preserved
and packed meats and sea food, geIa-
tin preparations and even machinery
used in food preparation processes will
be displayed. The food exhibit is I'M
der the supervision of Mr.. G. Edward
Fuller an expert of worldwide repu-
tation in this line Of work, who has
Travelled around the world and into
many Of it's remote corners in search
of information upon the subject of
foods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12

Chinese porcelain was common in
Europe for 400 years before a German
potter succeeded in finding out the
process of making it. This Chinese
pottery Is scattered all over the world
and everywhere valued, but nowhere
was the distribution more curious than
in western Canada. Early in the nine
teenth century Chinese junk was cast
away on the Pacific coast of America
just south of Vancouver island, and it's
cargo Of willow pattern plates fell into
the hands of the Hudson Bay compa-
ny's officers. Still in the remotest trad
ing posts Of the fur traders a few fine
specimens remain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM sr., NEW YORK.
Paid His Debt,

When Joe Chamberlain entered the
house of commons, he was anxious to
try his oratorical powers. A certain
leading politician, who was plotting a
bill through the house, was approached
by one of Mr.. Chamberlains friends,
who said:
chamberlain would like to speak on
the bill. Can you give him a chance?
"Well, you know, think it would
not do. He's a new member and no.
body knows what the dickens he might
say"
Time went on. Chamberlain gained
ground-became a power in parlia-
ment. The leading politician, on the
contrary, had made a series of blunders
which had imperiled his position. An
election was imminent. Forgetting his
previous record, he thought that If he
could get Mr., Chamberlain to speak for
him he would strengthen his position.
He, therefore, applied to the right hon
orable gentleman.
The latter calmly surveyed him
through his eyeglass and said:
"Well, you know, l think it would
not do. / am a new member, and no.
body knows what the dickens | might
sayv'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12

tonseed NEAL hominy meal, and other
prepared foods.
The display Of grasses and forage
will include all varieties, the purpose
being to show the ones best adapted
for farm uses with reference to partic-
ular soils and conditions. The proper
mixture of seed for permanent pas
lures, meadows, lawns, etc, will be ex-
planned.
The display Of vegetable fbers will
include fax, jute, hemp, cotton and
their different products. The fibers of
animal origin will include hides, hair,
wool, silk and the processes of prepar-
ing them for market.
Among the nonedible products Of ami
NAL origin to be exhibited are glue, gel
attn, stearin wax, candles, bone and
horn products, fertilizers, etc.
The question of fertilizers is always
an important one to those who seek to
obtain the best results from the soil. In
the treatment of this subject the Divi-
sion of Agriculture will endeavor to
show the relative value Of the natural
fertilizers, both crude and compounded.
1t will bring to the information Of all
the sources and value of nitrogen COM
pounds, guano, offal, phosphate rocks,
potash nitrates, etc.
AS a sort of catch all for many things
impossible to classify satisfactorily the
superintendent has set apart a sepa-
rate class. MARK BENNITT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12
Why 1t Is Called Dutch Gan.


When Ben Butler was endeavoring
to get the Union gunboats I'D the
James, he found the water in the bend
at Dutch Gap too shallow to let them
pass, to say nothing of the fact that
the Confederates had erected two or
three batteries along the bend in order
10 give him a warm reception So he
went ahead and cut a canal across the
neck and suddenly, instead Of being
Ii miles from Richmond, he was only
SIX. Ever since that time the canal
has been used, and the government
now considers It the channel Of the
river and keeps it in shape. The plan-
tations along the land were thus sud-
denly drained Of their very lifeblood
and have naturally fallen into decay.
The place is called Dutch Gan be-
cause at this spot, In early colonial
uays, a Dutchman worked very
Smooth game upon the unsuspecting
indian. The Dutchman wagered the
lndlan that he could beat him padding
canoe around the bend. The Indian
LOOK MIN up on the instant and gave
MN mile the start. They started
just above the bend, the Indian mile
oehlnd, and when the Dutchman reach
ea the neck he jumped on shore, grab
oed his canoe out of the water, ran
across TO the other side with it, drop-
pea IL into the water again and calmly
awaited the arrival of the astonisbed
1nuian' who had padded frantically
around the bend in the endeavor to
catcn up with him. What the wager
was Is not recorded, but the Dutcbman
a oou got possession of 100000 or
ooo,ooo acres of land as result of the
trick.-Cor. Chicago Record.