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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11

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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11
NJ w FIRM !!

T. ARCHER and JNO. j. NORRIS bought t. a. sEELS
stock Goods and will continue business Mr. Sees
dhe Senior member Of the Firm having his
and who has been
known throughout the County for good
Give CALL We SAVE MONEY for we are selling of
our old stock to make for New Goods.
Have big Stock of STOVES new
Also, TINWARE, AGATE WARE. WOODEN WARF BRbOMs
CUTLERY and Household Furnishing Goods.
We also have in connection Shop equipped
Of repair work in ourl n - D r---o- = - = ~
ROOFING, PLUMBING and ELECTRIC WIRING
Yours for business,
ARCHER g. MORRIS,
Phone No. 26l. No. Chiquoa Block
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11

Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel

Rabbi Of the Cong. Bnai Israel,
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 1901.
DRs. TAFT Bros. MEDICINE Co.
Gentlemen Your Asibmalene is an ex
cellent remedy for Asthma and Hay Fever.
and it's composition alleviates all troubles
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11

When young lady purchases a
pair Of shoes she may get the size she
wants, but it's miss.ft, neverthe.
less.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11

- II love not lightly" .warbled the
young man whose best girl tipped the
scales at'250 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
New OrIeaus Races.
(Hy Associated Prcss.)


NEW ORLEANS, LA, Dec. 1.-THE
Hoyden. Frederick and Boomerack were
the successful favorites to-day. Sum
mary:
First race-sevan furlongs-Ti1e Hoy
den (even), first, Circus 90 to y second,
Coda 90 to y third Time. 1:30 L.
Second race-sc, furlongs. selling
Siren Song Go to y first, Sim w. 6 to
y second, Rondcllc 600 to y third. Time,
:1e.
Third race-sis furlongs-Lord Quex e
to y first, OHagen Ct to y second, Ser
pert e to u third. Time, lis.
Fourth race-one mile-Frank NJ. g to
y first. Eva Ric Is to y second. Donna
Seay 90 to y third. Time. 1:43 II.
Fifth race-sclling. one and an eighth
1,1ilcs-Piederich (even) first. Farmer Ben
nett 60 to y second, Mr.. Phinizy 90 to y
third. Time. 1854.
Sixth race-six acknowledgements G
to y first, Master Mariner &c to s. sec
ond, John Grigsby e to y third. Time.
lis ID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
NO DEFINITE SETTLEMENT.
strec.-Rsilway People Still Keeping the Public
Guessing as TO the Deal.

SO far as has been learned the rumored
deal by which the Richmond and Peters
burg Electric Company is to absorb the
Passenger and Power Company has not
been contaminated.
Mr.. George T.. Fisher is still IL the city
and so is Vice President Frese, Of tho
Richmond and Petersburg road, but
neither OF them will admit that the roads
have been merged or will be.
No deal can be actually carried through
until the ordinance recently introduced
IL the Board cS Al6ernle: has been adopt
ed. This ordinance has not even been
considered by the Street Committee. and
it is not likely to be considered before
Christmas. a meeting OF the committee
may be called. but no step in that direc-
ton has yet been taken After 1t . has
been acted upon By the committee it will
have to go through both branches OF
Council. and then to the Mayor before il
becomes operative.
This qucst!n'i has been under consid.
Grafton for some tire" said a Passenger
and Power Company official last niht.
1.-The ordinance is simply a step forward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
Mecklenburg ilelsnge.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Timcs.)
CHASE CITY. VA, Dec 17.-County
Court yesterday was Shiny attended A
large number of horses and mules were
offered for sale. Prices good. y travel
ing man said the farmers appeared to
have more money yesterday than he had
seen at any other court.
The thermometer ranges between TWEEN
tv and twenty-four degrees.
MIR. +. 7. Thorpe. former Republican
Congressman of this district, now of
Norfolk was attending court yesterday.
He offers for sale his beautiful residence
in Boydton, and Will permanently reside
III Norfolk, where NJ. IS enjoying large
law practice.
Mr.. w y. Paxton, proprietor OF Nine
raj Hotel mere, IS selling out his per-
sonaIty TO-DAY preparatory to vmorin g
to Montreal, n. c.. where he already has
z: inc notei.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
A filGHWAYMAN ARRESTED.
tichmoad Detective Does Prompt and Eli
Gent Work in New Kent.

Especial Dispatcn 10 The Times.D

TUNSTALL. VA. Dec. 17-There was
\ bolt highway robbery. with murderous
assault, on Mr. ]. D. Gardner, d MGR
rhant doing business about two and a
half miles from Ais place. while he was
IN his way walking from his store to
shis place at $50 o'clock the morning of
lhe 9th instant. he being knocked Gown
BY a negro and rendered unconscious.
The negro taking from him a satchel that
}ir. Gardner was carrying containing a
slnch and a sum of money.
As soon a $ Mr.. Gardner regained con-
tciousness he continued on to Tunstall
Ind corresponds wlGh and employed the
Richmond National Detective Agency.
IF which Mr.. a. III. Brownel is general
manager. who Immediately dispatched
tne of its operatives 10 investigate the
Vase. He succeeded in obtaining evidence
tuficient to cause the arrest on yester-
tey OF George Ball, q negro of noted bad
Naaracter. and upon an examination be-
fore Magistrates Tunstall and Clopton
ie was sent to the next grand jury term
VI New Kent County Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
THE CROPSEY CASE,
Wilcox Kept Out Of Town ard Was Given Up
for Dead.
(Spccial Dispatch to The Times. J

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
SUFFOLK, VA, Dec. l7.-"Figuratively
speaking, the heavens, the earth and the
waters under the earth have been sifted
and dragged for traces OF Miss Cropsey,
but after 81 days VIC are no nearer the
truth than when she first vanished into
air
So spakc an official in Elizabeth City
this afternoon. The Citizens Committee
Of Five had just finished its daily meet
ing, and one OF the members gave out
word that the clue in which great faith
was placed had proved rcsultless, and
now, though they know not whittier to
tl:rn, there would lie no abatement in
their vigilance. The river, houses, and
even wells for many miles have been
vainly searched.
In pursuance of advice from his father
and lawyer, Wilcox still remains out OF
town, but in easy reach The Cropseys
have about abandoned hope, and Nell
is more mourned than il the place OF
her vault We're known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
GEORGETO NN'S STAND.
Varsity Congratulate Themselves That i!
Undesirable Association Is Severed.
(Snccial Dispatch to The Ti:nss.l

(Spcciai Dispatch to The Ti;ncs)
UNIVERSITY Ok VIRGINIA, Dec. L..
The Students OF this institution are
not shedding any tears over Georgetwn' s
IT o.. in brca ing with VirSinia-iil fact,
they regard the step a wise one.
l5aue. a.. pI cScNr couuit!on OF things
there can DC no friendly rivalry between
ne two universities in any department
of sport. Until there is some rule, which
vii be used .or the mutual guidance or
beth i'll the regulation of their con tests.
nothing can be pulled Of successfully be
tween them.
1t is manifestiy impractical for either
institution to play, and contlnue 10 play,
men on their teams who may have ar
rived in college only the day previous
% a contest nAan the other one depends
solely rpon the legitimate na.eFiai winch
arrives and enters the lists at the re
ginning of the season as bona nde u
dents and contestants.
AS IS we'll known in college. the attn
letic relations between Georgetown ana
Virginia have for years been anything
but pleasant. Last session, just before
che annual football contest between
the Two clevcns. there was disagree
ment brought about by certain unrea-
sonable demands made by the George
town management. Then followed Il as
pute over The officials for the game, anu
the relations between the two UNIVERSE
ties came near being broken off then ana
there This year there was n repeutlon
of the troubles, and the contest arranged
for November 18th. was cancelled ely
in the month. Georgetown. II is sala
had agreed to play at the National
League Park. in Washington. but SUD-
denly changed cler mind and said that
they would not play elsewhere than on
Georgetown field.
Graduate Manager Thompson was sent
TO Charlottesville. however, 20 induce
Virginia to play. and the terms were
agreed upon and approved by MI.
,T'bonnson. But whcr. that gentleman re-
turned; TO Vast ington the plals did not
meet the approval Of Georgetown III.
yersity.s Advisory Board AM, they were
cast aside. Georgetown then accused
Virginia OF an effort TO crawl, ana just
ia resent this charge concessions we're
made by Manager Greenleat. ana INC
game finally pulled off. 40
Regarding the amount OF money "c
rived from the gates at these games
Virginia has always gotten the silui
END of it. The game is played on lhe
Georgetown campus. where the nome
team, is at no expense, and Georse.o"'i
i,.- always refused, to make any allow
ance for Virginia's greater expense III
travelling anu paying motel pliis. VIZ
pinia can well afford to forcso the 2Ioht
rocai,-ed from these games.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
RAILROAD COLLISION.
W.udsor's Growth, Retarded By Want OF uood
Water. Now FORCES Ahead.
lsreciaI pisnatch tc The Timcs.)


WINDSOR n. &. Dec. 1..-lhe pas
sencer train Of tic Wellington ana Pow
clisviilc Railroad collided with freight
train late Saturday night, Totally deihoi-
isbinp the latter. The accident was oc-
casioncd by the neglect OF an enpicye'
who failed to close the switch after tne
freight had rnassed off Oh the side'rack 10
g;yc tho passenger train the right OF way
No serious casualties attended the co..
lision.
After several attempts during the pasI
fifty wears Windsor has ct last ~"
r,ure water through The means OF an II
tasian plant y more gratifying an
nouncemcnt could not be made to 'lose
who are interested in our people. Aiio'is
no class will the water be more appie-
cia,cd than by the statesmen who come
here from al parts of the CaroAnas' VIZ
oinia and the various sections 0, the
United States They have long since
Given rotorety to this place by means OF
their conmcntation on the water, "iiicH
has FOR so long a time been an ;nsupera-
HE obstacle to the freedom of the CROWN
OF Windsor The town will gro" no"
even more ranidiy than ever.
During the summer Of 1860 the ent1rG
business :yart OF WINDSOR %as destroyer
by fire. Since then, where once STOOD
wooden structures immense brick Dullo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
Northumb ,rlaHd County.
oocial DISPATCH 10 The Times. }


1dEATIlSNILLE, VA, Dec. 11.-WIliIe
some young men were rabbit hunting re-
gently. Fred Walters was struck with
three slot in the face. One shot was en-
bcddca in tie flesh near one OF his eyes.
Judge j. c. I1wel has been rearpoint-
ed assistant inspector general of Confed-
crate camps for the First Congressional
Distric; by Inpector-GeneralN Morton.
Mr.. Warner Muir. OF Sandy Point, was
recently thrown from his buggy, break
fng one OF his legs.
About 10 O'Clock Friday night the house
occupied by George II. Mcclure. near
here. was burned; nothing was saved.
Sarah Virgins, a colored woman. who
has been insane for 4 long time, took
her little child by the hand and ran it
TO death.
Mr.. Luther Hcadley is in Baltimore
having an operation performed fer APP
pendicitis.
Nest of the oyster canneries have had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
A Eigamist Pardoned.

Especial Dispatch to Tie Timcs.)
JEE..,BU4tG VA, Zee. 11.-Waiter
Bell, who at the last term of Loudoun
County Court was convicted of bigany
and sentenced to three years III the peni-
Tertiary. has been pardone(t by Governor
Tyler. The Governor was led to grant
Bell a pardon, not on account OF the YER
dict being unjust, but on account of the
prisoners i'll heath. Owing TO this fact,
it was thought extremely unwise by
the Board of Health to coni!ne him in
the penitentiary with other prisoners.
Bell first married in 1891, and
shortly after was deserted by his wife,
who ran off with another man. Thinking
he was privileged to do the same, last
summer Bell married again, when wife
No. l appeared upon the scene and had
him arrested.
lie pleaded guilty, and was given the
lowest penalty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
LAsCARs ARE TENDER.
Trying Plumbers for Using Faulty ma
tcrial
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Tmes)
NEWPORT NEWS, Dec. 1.-THE Ger
man steamer Barenfels, from Calcutta
for New York. stopped in here this morn
ing and left thirty-five Lascars. who will
be colonzed here while the ship is I'M
loading and being reladen in New York.
This is the second colony of Lascars LETT
here, it being deemed inadvisable to take
them to New York, where the climate is
more rigorous.
The Corporation Court has been en-
gagged to-day in dsposing of a number of
interetng cases against plumbers charged
with putting faulty material in their
construction. The charges grew out Of
the charge filed some time ago against
J. J. O'Donnell superintendent OF the
sewers in the course of which the
plumbers admitted using material and
methods in violation OF the plumbing or
dinances. However. to-day nothing could
be proven. The warrants against c. E.
Stone and the Sanitary Construction
Company were dismissed, and the case of
Drew & Dozier was taken under advise
mcnt pending the development OF addi-
tional evidence.
Fannie Bourne, the woman who is in
Jail at Warwick charged with the MUIR
der OF Louis Maffao will be placed on
trial for her life Monday. The murder
was committed in Maffaos saloon nearly
two months ago during the progress of
the Van Arsdalc murder case. The woman
claims that she shot the man in self
defense, or. rather, that in the scuffie in
which he attempted to shoot her he shot
himself.
In the Police Court tomorrow. Justice
Brown will take up the cases against the
two electric railway companies charged
with violating the ordinances requiring
them to sprinkle the streets between and
on either side of their tracks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
Child Burned 10 Death.

{spcciai Dispatch tc The Timcs)
WILMINGTON. n. C. Dec. 17-In the
southern portion of Tie city this morn
ing. the tEree-year-old son OF Mr.. David
Iarison. {. laborcr, tell into the fire and
was burned almost 20 death. The
chld's lnoths1' left him in the room by
himself ana went next door to get
bucket OF water. When she returned she
was confronted by a horrible spectacle.
Her baby was parching in the hot fire.
lie died a few seconds afterwards. The
little fellow was frightfuliy burned ON
the face. arms and hands. His eyes
We're burned to a crisp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
Help for the Poor.

The Citizens Relief Association has re-
ceived a contribution of a dollar from
4 lady, in which she calls the attention
Of those who are able to sit by their warm
fires this bitter weather to the needs OF
those who have no money to purchase
either food or fuel.
The Santa Claus Club. to provide Christ
mas toys for empty stockings. has been
holding weekly meetings for the purpose
of providing presents for the poor. a
lookout committee is investigating cases.
and donations arc requested. An enter
tainment will be given in the home of
the Misses Otey, No 403 North Twenty
seventh Street, next Friday. Donation
Day will be Friday, Dec. cJtll, and con-
tributions will be received by Miss Julia
Becker, No. 40 North Twenty-sevent.
Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
Levy-Uiilual.
fsnccial Disuatcb TO rho Times J


WARRENTON, VA, Dec. I'M. Moses
Levy and Miss Miriam Ullman were
married here to-day at the home of the
BRIDE The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
Carrie Ullman of Warrenton, and is orc
of the most popular young ladies of the
town. The groom is u popular young
lawyer of Norfolk, Va.
The ceremony was performed under the
keystone Of the Royal Arch Chap:er Of
the Masonic order and according to the
impressive ceremony of tie Jewish
Church.
Rev. DR.. s. X CoilcI:, of Norfo,i:, Va,
ofliciateG. Many friends from n o'lo!E
and Baltimore were in attendance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
STA TE OFFICES
ARE EXAMINED.
Accounts of Treasurer and AuditoF
Of North Carolina.
ARE MlRABLY KEEP
Such is til. Report OF the Legislative Com
mIttee Appointed to Investigate Their
Method of Keeping Books.
School Libraries.
ARE DMIRABLY KEPT
Especial Dis2stch to The Timcs.)

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 17.-There seems
now to be a bright prospect for the re-
covery OF General T. u. Toon, Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction. His mall
ady is q complication Of pneumonia Cooth
lungs being lnvolved) and pleurisy.
The legislative committee have just
completed their first annual examination
of the offices OF the State Treasurer and
Auditor.
STATE FINANCES.
Their report shows the records In both
offices admirably kept and that the re-
ceipts of the State government for the
fiscal year ending November 90 were
s1,6O2, 6764s, and that tho balance in the
treasury on that date was SIS, 1853 CO. The
balance November 80, 1890. was sI01, 14S. 81.
The Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton reports 210 rural public school IL
brarie in North Carolina, established
where the school raises $40 and the coun-
ty commissioners appropriate an add-
tional $40 the State will pay $40 more,
making $50 to purchase q small library
for the pupils.
A SUCCESSFUL IDEA.
Only tho first five schools in a county
to raise their part are aided by the State.
Nearly all these libraries are already in
use and are proving very satisfactory.
A well executed portrait of North Caro-
lna's gifted poet, tho late Theophilus T.
Hill, painted by his daughter, Miss Tempe
s. TIill, mas been presented to the State
Library.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
MAYOR WILLIS In
SERIOUS HEALTH.
Major Ruggles in Dying Condition in
New York.
SUIT OVER A LOAD OF HAY
Wedding OF Juisc Wallace. of Texas, to Miss
Alice Bel tloueure in Stafford.
SpotsyIyania Farmer Sells
Corn Tor Fine Price.
SUIT OVER A LOAD OF HAY
Especial Dispatch TO The Tlmes.)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Tee IL
Mayor NJ. G.. Mills, who has been suf-
1crlng severe pain from a bad carbuncIe
on his neck, IS not improved and his
f:fnily and friends are much concerned
lbcut his condition, which they regard
as very serious. During the illness o:
Mayor Willis, Recorder I. McCracSeE IS
The acting Mayor.
a telsgram received here by Mrs. Dan
icI Rugsies, states that her son, Major
N. Il. RuggiCs. formerly OF this CITY,
now of New York, who has been III iot
several weeks. is in dying condition.
Major Rusgles has many frlends here
Several weeks ago his only child, Il prom
Using young physician Of New York, died
suddenly.
FINI3. CORN CROP.
Mr.. Henry Warden. one OF the most
progressive farmers OF Spotsylvaria coun-
IL. has sold 1900 bushels OF his fine crop
Of corn to Mr.. r. /. Biscoe, of this city
for sixty cents per bUsilei. delivered on
board cars on the side track of the r., T.
and y. K. j. on his farm.
4 strongly contested case over a load
OF hay was tried here before acting May
or T. McCracken. in which Mr.. Charles
j. Green WAS defendant and Clerk of
Court ]. Z. H. CriSmond, of SpGtsylvania
plaintiff Both sides had able counsel.
Mr.. Green rejected load OF hay he had
said it did not come up TO representation.
Able speeches We're made by the lawyers.
Judgment was given for Crisn1ond for
fl.560 the amount claimed. besides cost.
amounting to $50 An appeal was taken
by Mr.. Green. and The case win be taken
10 Il higher court.
ACCIDENTS.
But little hope is entertained for the
PccoverU Of Mr.. Thomas Woolfrey, OF
Orange county. who was cut with an
hNc by Frank Sullivan some weeks ago.
Is published.
Mr. J. W. Harris. Of this city. while
nut hunting in Stafford county. attempt
I'd TO jump large ditch, fell and broke
thc wrist of his right arm.
The Rappahannock River. which was
fwolien out of its banks III many places
turing tho frcshet OF yesterday is reced-
Ing rapidly and but little damage was
caused.
Ice has formed on many ponds in this
rection and the skaters in large numbers
ire enjoying the sport
WALLACE-MONCCR
Miss Alice Bell Moncure, daughter of
MIR. Powhatan Moncurc. Of Stafford
rounty, and Judge lIowscn Hooc Wallace.
oc Texas. We're married at noon to-dav
nj the home of the bride a few miles
from this city. Mr. A Iansford Wal
lace. of this city brother of the groom,
was best man. The couple came here af-
tor the ceremony and left on a bridal
tour. which will include trip to Cali
fornia. after which they will reside at the
home Of the groom at Amarillo Texas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
TO BUY HOTEL BEDFORD.
The Eiks to Convert it Into Home fer Infirn
Members.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LYNCHBURG, VA, Dec. 1.-THE Cen
cral Committee of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks are negotiating
for the purchase of Hotel Bedford, at
Bedford City. 1t is proposed to use the
hotel for the establishment of home
for. the inlirm and aged members of the
Order. y communication has been re-
Ceived stating that committee will
visit Bedford City to inspect the prop
crty with Il view to purchasing.
Hotel Bedford is a grand building, con-
structed of purple granite and brick. 1t
stands on a commanding cminence and
has an unsurpassed mountain view.
The hotel is now owned Gy Richmond
parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18
THE TOPEKA.
American Cruiser Did Not Sail With the
Xiueta

(srecial Dispatch % The Timcs.)
NORFOLK. VA, Dec 1.-THE cruiser
Topeka did not sail this afternoon in
company with the German cruiser Vincta,
as it was anticipated she might do.
At the maynard this evening it was
said that she will not be able probably
to so out until tomorrow. The story
given out at Washington that she sails
only because her crew are restless is
nonsensical.
two weeks.