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The age-herald., 1901-03-15
A Fish Story.

T got case if he aint plead guilty said an officer who came in about this time.
 They are not pleading guilty this morning" said the Judge. You officers arrested a lot of innocent people yester- day. What Is the name of your case?"
 Dick Dearing" .a..
 ''Is he a hard case?"
 "Yes, sir, I think he is He was hard up and stole fish,
 'Is this fish story you are giving us?" asked the Judge.
 Tt ain't no story. Judge; it's true"
 "A true fish story is a novelty" said the Judge. Where is the fsherman?' Here he is," said the officer, dragging woebegone specimen of humanity be- fore the bar of justice.
 What do you say. Dick?" asked the Judge.
 q was drunk, Judge" said the defend- ant, and don't know thing about it." 'Is he salt or fresh water flsherman?" asked the Judge
 He Is fresh, l think" said the officer. He went fishing on Twentieth Street and stole fish from fish stand'
 Did you do that because you were hungry2" asked the Judge.
 No. sir" said the defendant; "I was thirsty; had only had twelve beers.'
 T never heard before of a man steal ing a fish because he was thirsty" said the Judge. How big fish was it?''
 About the size you see in photo pranhs said the officer
 The fish dealer then took the stand and said that he lost sheepshead
 q thought it was a fish" said the Judge.
 "It was sheepshead fish, your honor"
 Something like a cotton-tail rabbit , said the Judge, "only this is a fish tale and not a rabbit taii.''
 "Yes, sir That was the only sheeps- head in town, your honor. That fish sure had a head on him."
 And the defendant took it off, I sup pose" said the Judge. "I will have to put head on him
 Let me off light. Judge" said the de- fendant, "and I'll never drink again."
 Your tale of woe is fishy but does not catch me-" said the Judge. That fish may have had head on him, but don't think you have. Any man who is fool ish enough to go fishing on Twentieth Street ought to be willing to pay s25 for the privilege. The right to fish in the streets Is a valuable municipal franchise and is not given free"
The age-herald., 1901-03-15

Eleanor Howard. 94 (Cochran), to 1 and even, won; Wild Pirate, 106 Iandry), 12 to 1 and to 1. second; Thurles 95 (Gorm- ley), to 1, third. Time 1:17.
 Fifth race-Six and one-half furlongs; selling: Petit Maitre, 118 (Slack), to 5 and to 5. won; Judge Magee, 115 (Walsh) 10 to l and to l, second; Lady Curzon, 110 (Cochran), to 2, third Time 1:2.
 Sixth race-Six furlongs; selling: Miss Golightly. 103 (O'Brien), to l and to 5, won; Boomerack. 1Oe (Cochran), 1 to . and 1 to 4, second; Curtsey. 1O Brennah, 30 to l. third. Time 1:16b.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
An Unqualified Roarder.

"Henry Huggleston." said Judge Fea- gin in the Police Court yesterday. you are charged with larceny. l regret to say that you are not the only pebble on the beach, nor do you stand in a class alone. In my long experience on the bench sometimes sitting down and some times standing up, l have noticed one or two similar instances of larceny among some of our colored friends. I regret to see that the crime is becoming very common, and perhaps for this reason you think 1t is becoming to you, as l see you are somewhat common What dd you steal?"
 T ain't stole nuffn'," said the defend ant.
 "Jedge," said a tall colored lady, who wore black cloth around her head, sur mounted by black derby, jest gim me a showin' an I'll tell what he stole.'
 Hold up your right hand and be sworn" said the judge.
 The witness extended her hand towards high heaven, but being in room with a low ceiling it did not quite reach there Instead. little plastering was knocked loose.
 You ought to join the fire depart ment," said the judge, 'and use that arm as an extension ladder"
 "I belongs ter de Ladies' Social Union, jedge,' said the witness, 'an my hus- band won't let me jine anyfing else"
 ''Is your society union society or reunion one?' asked the judge.
 q duno, jedge. All knows is I b'longs ter de Ladies' Union."
 Do they ever striker"
 'She strikes me, jedge," said the wom- ans husband, who wore white beard and hair. Oats de reason I don't want her ter jine muffin else. l ain't struck on desc strikes"
 'It strikes me that's a good idea," said the judge. What did the defendant steal?"
 ''It was dis way, jedge," said the wom- an. Dat man bin boardin wid me an he got sick.'
 ''Ate too many meals, suppose said the judge.
 ''Yessir. I fed him too high, an nussed him when he war sick an jest as soon as he got well he went off an cum back las night and stole mattress dat was worth $1 and de springs which war worth
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
STRONG TICKET NOMINATED
 BY THE COUNTY CONVENTION

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The age-herald., 1901-03-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

I hereby announce py candidacy as delegate from the State at large. to the Constitutional Convention. subject to the action of the State Democratic Conven- ton. FRANK s. WHITE. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date from the Ninth Congressional Dis trict to the Constitutional Convention, subject to the action of the Democratic party. A. C. HOWZE. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date from Jefferson County to the consti- tutional convention, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 JOHN W. DWELL.
 The friends of Hon. George P. White of Perry County announce him as a can. didate to the constitutional convention from the Ninth Congressional district.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
Value of a Good Cook.

''Who is the next customer, Mir Clerk" inquired the judge.
 Sam Muggles. your honor" said the clerk "He is another larceny"
 "Come around. Sam,' said the judge
 "Jedge, I'm Sam's father" said a man advancing to the judges desk
 You are all right said the j;adse. but you won't do. We will have to have Sam himself"
 Well. if you want him. jedge. take him." said his father, suddenly produc-
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
A TEXAS WONDER.
HaII,s Greaf DIecouer.A,.


 One small bottle of Halls Great Das- coyery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel. cures diabetes, seminal emissions weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men ana women, regulates bladder troubles ln children. One small bottle in two months treatnaent and will cure any case above mentioned. Price S1.0o Dr. F. w. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
 . Volina, Ala, July 1, 1899.
 Dr. E. " Hall. St Louis. Mo.-Dear Sir: I wish to state that I have been constant sufferer for 8 number of years from kidney complaint. and have never found remedy that relieved me so much as one bottle of The Texas Wonder, Hall s Great Discovery, and I feel thankful for the great and beneficial results, believing that one more bottle will effect cure, and maypthe Lord bless you in your good work. Truly yours.
 REV. R. c. KIRKLAND.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
Texas Expresses symnathx.

Austin. Tex. March 14.-The Senate and House of the Texas Legislature today adopted resolutions of coincidence to the family and to the nation on the death of former President Harrison The reso- lutions eulogize him as a man, a statas- man and a patriot
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
1, second; Lucera, 1o7 (rhorpe), to 1

l4li. IIIne, l:23.
 Sixth Race-One and one-half miles; handicap for qualified jumpers: Tom Sharkey, no pounds (R Murphy, 10 to l, won; Mayboy, '115 (Young), 40 to l, sec ond; J. o. C., 115 (Bennett). g to 5. third Time. 2:531h.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
Shot His Wife and Himself.

New Philadelphia, O., March 14.-Georgs Weaver of Canal Dover, O., out of em- ployment, this morning shot his sleeping wife to death and then killed himself leaving several orphaned children. The babe was found in its dead mothe's arms covered with blood.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15

two bits, an a razor dat was worth S2.50 an a clock worth $1. Dat clock, jedge was one ob desc clocks dat goes right fas' like CT dirt dobber.'
 ''How much was the whole layout worth?" asked the judge.
 'I dunno zactly, jedge.''
 ''Would you take $4 for the whole thing2"
 'Yessir. I'll take it, Judge. I'm CT lit- tie behind in my rent
 The woman s husband then took the stand and said the defendant came to his house at night and took the things without permission.
 You haven't got razor, have you?' asked the Judge.
 "Yes, sah.
 ''Why don't you use it, then? You've got a ten years growth of whiskers on your face"
 Dat razor is fur protecshun, Judge said the witness. What want ter shave fur?"
 ''I really don't know" said the Judge, "why you should dull your razor by shaving. As a weapon of defense a razor De kepL thci VIII have to look sharp to keep out of it's way"
 Henry Huggleston. the defendant, then took the stand 'I tole dat 'oman," he said, 'I war gwine ter quit stayin' dar I took de clock because 1t warn't herr I war buyin' it on de installment plan an had only paid 50 cents on 1t. and took it erlong so I could keep on payin' fur it. All de udder f1ngs war solid mine. an left em wid her 'cept de razor. Dat tool Jedge, warn't no use ter her an 1t war solid mine an I war solid wid it..
 What did you take the razor for?' asked the Judge. Were you going to a party?'
 "No, sah. I war goin' ter shave.'
 You seem to have a light heart and a light touch," said the Judge, and I will touch you lightly. I will fine you $25 and give you thirty days for pious medita- tion These days will not be measured by that fast clock which runs like a dirt dobber, but by the town clock. whose hands are more honest than yours"
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
2sv{e's SvttAs 9vaeedAes <
nY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

ing Sam in somewhat the same mysteri- ous manner that Hermann pulled bou- quets from bis hat.
 Where did you have sam?" asked the judge. up your sleeve?"
 NO, sah. l only keeps my razor dar."
 You must be a prestidigitator," said the judge. You mustn't play tricks on this court If you do will play the mis- chief with you"
 Yes sah. only plays de mouf organ, jedge."
 Well, that's a different tune," said the Judge T thought you might be inclined to indulge in some sleight of hand"
 Sam is the one who indulged in sleight of hand,' said an officer He stole my pistol, which I had loaned to lady"
 The lady then testified that she had seen Sam coming out of her room with the pistol in his hand.
 Do you admit that?" asked the judge of Sams father
 Anything she says. goes. jedge," he replied.
 T hope your honor won't be hard on Sam" said white witness. He's the grandson of my cook. and she's the best eook-say. judge, can't you come round and take dinner with me? The way that woman can cook is a wonder. She's the best ever"
 They say" said the judge, that preachers often have the worst boys. and the same rule may apply to grandmoth- CTS. Good grandmothers may have bad grandsons
 Judge. if that boy goes to Jail, 1t will spoil her cooking" said the man. I've had indigestion all my life till I got that cook. I'll pay his fine if it's small"
 "A good cook deserves some consider ation," said the judge T will fine him $S. It's good thing to have a grand father and grand thing to have grandmother"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

been most gratifying showing. demon
EstratinG satisfactorily the fact that con-
ditions are stable and money more easy
to obtain than heretofore.
PLENTY OF WORK.
One Of the most satisfactory things in
connection with present conditions Is the
fact that there is plenty of work for all
who desire to labor There are industries
on every hand, requiring both skilled and
unsIkillcd labor, and as a rule, the wages
paid are regarded as satisfactory.
Many hundreds are employed In the
railroad improvements and at the fac
tories. A new and increasing enterprise,
which has given employment to large
number, is the w. r. Trigg Shipbuilding
Company. This corporation is steadily
enlarsing its plant, and the prospects are
that the demand for worlzmen there will
steadily increase.
Taken all in all the conditions here fave
never been more satisfactory. A glance
through the columns of this issue Of The
Times will demonstrate that the State
and city are entering on a new year and
new century with the prospect that be-
fore it is many years old Richmond will
wear the title, Leading city OF the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01


Foundry Company and the Lynchbnro
Cotton Mill, the two largest estalf -
ments here, have experienced q prgI
Gus year and are confronted by n
ing conditions. The immense plant
Virginia Fertilizer Company has jus. -1es.
erected here, and it's prospects ard said
to be exceedingly flattering.
y few days ago, by the action tdf tht
City Council. taken in accerdance with
an act of the General Assembly, Lynch.
burs's corporate limits were extended 80
as to include the popnIous and beautiful
suburb of Rivermont, and thus the city'f
population. taking the Government ceIrf
stis as a basis, has been increased TO .l,s
Goo There still remain the suburbs OF
West I.ynchb,Erg. South lynchbarg and
Madison. which practically give the city
population OF near1N o,9e0.
Taken altogether. LSnchbursers Havs
every right to feel proud of what their
city has accomplished, and judging by
present conditions, they. are looking for
ward with confident expectation d uthf1
fulfillment OF an experts prediction
by the year 1910 Lynthburg woule
vance the number OF 7ifss- inEabitan
at least 10000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

The Times presents to its readers to-day
a remarkable industrial review of Vir-
ginia-what every town OF note in the
State is doine-and the story is one of
steady advancement in business and pros
pcrity in every line of activity
: The articles are full of interest, and
arc full of glad tidinss to those who desire
the advancement of the State.
Great activity is exhibited in mining.
numbering. and manufacturing in every
district in the Old Dominion.
The prosperity is enjoyed by every class
of citizens, and the evidences of the
improved financial condition of tile farm
ers is too plain to be questioned.
Great Industrial plants at Norfolk,
Lynchburg, Bristol, and the towns In
between are being built and bespeak great
activity for the first year of the new
century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
HOW THE new YEAR
WAS WELCOMED.
. Thousands Greeted the New Con-
tury's Birth.
BELLS, WHISTLES, EXPLOSIONS!
Was Let Loose and the
Year Was No:sily
Grccted.

The oealS of an hundred bells, the
scream of the steam sirens. the tootinSs
of many whistles and the booming Of
guns and crackers, all these, with an ac-
compartment of fireworks, marked the
advent of the new year, the dawn of a
new century.
Thousands in Richmond waited to greet
the new year, and to welcome it right
royalty. And they did. In various
churches of the city watch-night services
were held, and q special significance was
attached to this religious observance and
paying last rites to the last year OF the
passing century, as we'll as the usherinS
in of the first of the new.
In various Catholic Churches mass was
celebrated and special musical pro-
grammes We're rendered. while the feasts
sof the church were observed in churches
! of various denominations
In many homes social gatherings were
held. and with feastfng was the year
nineteen hundred and one greeted. Seve-
& raj New Year balls were held, and the
participants danced the old year out.
BROAD STREET.
Broad Street wa S well filed with merry,
makers, and New Year .'shootrs.'' With
the first stroke Of the midnight hour was
bedlam let loose. ColoreG fires lit up the
night, while bells rang out and every
whistle blew. Thousands of explosions
ranging from thesdynamite cracker, or as
1T is more affectionately known, the ba-
#by-waker,'' and the shotgun. to the toy
pistol. The only requisite was to make a
noise.
IS For many blocks on Broad Street. the
great thoroughfare presented brilliant.
appearance. Rockets and colocad I hts
shone, bells rang and thousands of fl e.
crackers added to the din
Many ladies were@o or The streets az 6,
perhaps, the largest and most cnthusias-.
tic crowd that ever came put on New
Years Eve saw the nineteenth century
pass away
Shortly after midnight he crowds grew
denser, for the churches poured fof tn the
people@who had been to owatch-,neetings,
and long into the light the streets were.
alivewith h those who We're giving TO their.
friends the greeting Happy New Year!'',3 s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
Do BIG THINGS
FOR RICHMOND.
King Twentieth Century Tells What
We May Expect.
AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW.
Complete revolution in Industrial.
u Municipal aud Social Affairs.
and Richmond People Are
Given Good ADVICE.

",Twas an awfully nasty voyage,
dontcherknaw, said His majesty all
ont of breath, ..and had many an eSclt-
ing experience in getting here, but In
on time to the second, you see, SAID ne
r,ancine at his double-case watch that S
regulated by the sun every day.
He was the most distinguished visitor
os1},e citys of Richmond since John Adams
sat in the Presidential char, and he re-
ceiyed an ovation here, just as he+dld ai1 II
nlon o the line. AS a newspaper Ereprcseh7
tatiye. 7 looked at him cautiously feelin S
nuite nervous while gazing upon ms
make-up. His sHighness was none other oth
than King Twentieth Century, VINO Hlo' Hlaoe
tho quickest trip from the far$ttas ever '!
y known, and despite the many ~ ~dltllcult.es
encountered, arrived in Richmond qA-
ac,lvE al the time the big clock on The
civ Hall tower pointed to the houf OF
10 o'clock. In one minute after II he was
feeling quite at home and aftersh ty-nlhe,
minutes rest, during which time ne look
REFRESHMENTS received delegation from
The CITY Council, the ChamBer of Com
merce the Tobacco Exchange and other
business bodies, and shook hands Win TN
Governor Tyler. Mayor sYlor.ss ) ls Justlce
John and well-knoNtn ott1Glals5 VINO INST
him at the clIy@1iIlltlss s1hNA l.. =
him the keys of Richno;ld and the
freedom of the city.
II was half an hour before he gave the
-srenresentative of. The Times 4 brief inter
view. but during that time ine va s sur sur
rounded bv many leading citizens. and
all joined ins the warm lcoIne 70 sthe 'ile
distinguished visitor.
Shortly before his arrival q representa-
tive committee was on hano meet ill!.i y
Red tights. popcrackers. ress ndings bells
ana other things had been put Al readiness
to greet him.
g RED-LIGHT SIGHTED.
AZ exactly one second to1s12 O'clock. q
.bie red danger signal was sighted in the
5East This swept across thes kies at q
terrific rate. and then a flying MAJ chlne
STONED at the City Hall, fd#HisS High h
ness alighted, amid a b99nliEg Of ex- X
Dlosiyes and ringing OF Vells> I3e@yas
carried to the Jefferson IN a carriage
drawn by four horses. bgt seemed i'm
patient and nervous at this slow means
sofaocomot ion. Qnder ilyhy you'd {
have ii ten n-mile e-a mi te.gs automobile
sIhafs pror relled 81 on i, 81 faee? he Incl
denIalIv remarked So9l The WAS the
Jeffersnn. where he too his bath half
asecond by s sneWSp1 bcess and atesl5s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
JOHN F. STORY is
SHOT TO DEATH.
Henry Copeland Disputes With Him
Over Purchase Of Whiskey.
.CHAs. HILL FLED FOR HIS LIFE.
The Killing Seems a Prcmcditated,
Cold-Biooded Murder, but the
Slayer Declares That He Hada
Justiflablc Motive.
CHAS. HILL FLED FOR HIS LIFE.
Especial Dispatch to The Times )

SUFFOLK, VA, Dec. 31.--To crafty Il
private feud growing out of a dispute over
the payment for whiskey. and which was
later accentuated by midnight assault,
Henry Copeland to-day shotsto death John
: f. Story in cold blood, at the latter's place
OF abode and in the presence of his family.
Copeland then sought to slay Charles Hill.
a negro, who he believed was stcry's
friend Hill heard the shots which brought
about Story's undoinS, and fled to the
forest where he staid till Copeland had
gone.
A MORNING TRAGEDY.
The tragedy happened about Ii o'clock
this morning on the farm OF Mrs. ". @.
Holland, three miles from Buck Horn,
Va. After the shooting Copeland escaped
from the premises. but later went to Jifs-
; stices Robert c. Daughtrey a..c,l Indicated
that he would surrender. He delivered to
.-the magistrate a Shotgun, which he said
was the only weapon he possessed. and
went his way without molestation. Cope
land went to the town OF Holland and
bought a cigar. but, did not mention the
killing. IN the meantime Hurricane
Branch. Sheriff Baker, his deputies and
several constables had been notified and
the country was searched for Story's
slayer Branch carried h,oodhounds
THE FATAL PISTOL.
2 Late this afternoon Constable William E.
I Whitfield ran up with Copeland at Elwnod
and placed min under arrest. a Arevolver
was pulled from his bootleg. Several
chambers We're empty. It was the one
which killed Story. Copeland and Story
were once fast friends. Some days ago
they quarreed aoout who should pay for
drinks at Holland. The dispute was not
settled to the principals liking. Subse-
uuentIy Copeland was assaulted about
midnight with a club. He escaped from
his assa i!ants by running, out being by
nature brave, he ehafed when friends
4twitted him about running and resolved to-
be rerensed. tile hanfli ling pistoIin.a q
Holland saloon. early this morning Cope
land hinted It was to be a messenger&of.
death before night
!N%VIEtWIOEsWIF land CHILD.
When Copeland went to Mrs.EHolIand's,
house, which was also occupied by Stor5s..
his wife and a young child. he was told
that story was not At home He waited.
Finally story and a friend. n o. John
son. ;hos had beeus;i s;iIrds hunting together.
Sresurnsd: They cha I.ed me az7lsIy s