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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
ALITERARY DEBATE.
The Richmond College Men Meet the
Randolphs.

The chapel of the Richmond College was
filled to overlooking last night, the occasion
being competitive debate between the
Phlologan Literary Society, Of the College
and the Randolph Literary Society OF the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The question was. "ResOlyed, That money
is more influential factor in the affairs Ol
the world than is mind"
The debatOrs were (PhilOlogians) Messrs
|C. f. TAYLOR and II. +. Williams, VINO
spoke on the affirmative, and (Randolph
Nessrs. +. ID Frey and NJ. l.. Dawson, who
defended the negative.
Mr.. Taylor, exceedingly logical and ready
in debate. delivered a telling speech for MS
society. and Mr.. Williams, fluent and i'm
FASHIONED. upheld his cause with feryoI
that called forth the frequent applause OF
his audience.
But the champions OF the Randolph so
ciety, nothing daunted. though they were In
house Of their enemies, rose equal 10 the
occasion, and gained the decision Of the
Judges, amidst the applause Of the audience
success in itself includes all compliments
and renders ii unnecessary TO give them the
praise which they merit. Suffice 1t to say
that they proved to be fully up TO the stand
ard Of the Randolph Literary society, and
by their victory have brought the Randolphs
in sight of the championship OF the state.
The music WAS furnished by the Glee Clut
Of the college, who rendered several fine Sc
lectiOns.
the address Of welcome was delivered by
President L. VI. Whitock, Of tse Philolo
gians, who captiyated the audience, and
the yaledictory BY President Louis Rich, OF
the Randolphs, whose little speech was q
gem Of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
Personal and General.

During their stay at Mont Claire, New
Jersey, Hon. W. Il. {. Breckenridge and
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page were the guests OF
Rev DR.. and Mrs. Junkin. DIR. Junkin is a
brother Of Mrs. Margaret j. Preston. and
Mrs. Junkin is "A daughter Of the late Judge
Anderson Of the Supreme Court of Appeals
The Ladies' Hollywood Memorial Asso'
citation will hold an important meeting in
the Young Mems Christian Association
building today at +. NJ, at which 1t lie
hoped every member will be present.
Mr.. Charles Campbell is confined at home
and is very feeble, but well otherwise. lie
is in his eighty-third year, and has been a
citizen OF Richmond over half a century.
DIR. W. r. Oppenhimer has left for New
York to Obtain--it he can-some Of DR.
koch's lymph. lie will return this morn
ing.
\ marriage license was yesterday issued
to Oscar T.. Lowry and Ada '. Day. The
groom-elect is from CoyingtOn, Ky.
Cadet George Woodbridge, who wa'
thrown from a buggy some days ago, was
reported worse yesterday.
Colonel A. ;. Buford, Of Richmond, is at
the Metropolitan Hotel, Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
LEE CAMP MEETING.
A Project to Build IA Hall-General Lees
Birthday-Other Notes.

lee Camp held a large meeting at their
Camp Hall last night. a proposition was
made to take some steps in reference to the
Camp building hall for their use, and the
following committee was appointed TO IN
quire into and report upon the expedlency
of the project: Messrs. Alexander W.
Archer, j. Taylor EllysoD, n. V. Randolph.
John X. Cooke, John Murphy, j. w. White,
A. G.. Evans, j. Il. Ferriter, ID. a. Brown,
Jr, and Joseph W. Thomas.
The committee to provide for the proper
celebration of the 18th of January General
X. +. Lees birthday made report that
they had had conference with number
of prominent citizens, and that they were
all unanimous in the desire 10 properly
celebrate the day.
Major Brander STATED that the committee
was still at work. and would report n de-
tailed programme at the next meeting. The
Camp empowered the committee 70 take
such steps as they may deem necessary to
perfect arrangements for the celebration.
committee was appointed TO procure
speakers tor the occasion, as follows: Major
James w. Pegram, General John X. Cooke,
and Colonel J. V. Bidgood.
The Camp is enthusiastic over the pro-
posed celebration, and feel that they VIII,
as they have always, the generous support
and cooperation Of our military and citi-
Zens.
Major Thomas Brander. chairman of the
committee, il working earnestly TO make
the occasion worthy of our people and the
great man whose memory is dear to every
SOutherner.
On next Friday night the Camp will elect
officers for the next year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
IN The COURTS.
An AsiatIc Before the Justice on the
Charge of Cursing, &c.

Police Court.-A lOng-haired mulatto,
who calls himself Mohammed Kahn, and
who says he is from Asia Minor, was be-
fore the Police Court yesterday morning,
where he has been several times before, for
abusing and cursing people on the street.
An officer was told TO put him on the train.
and he was told that if he was ever seen IN
the city again he would be sent 10 Jail for
twelve months.
Henry Funny was charged with being
drunk and disorderly. and resisting an Of
fcer. He was fined - and costs.
John Burruss was sent 10 jail Tor SIX
months for beating his wife.
HenricO COuntV court: The court was
engaged Yesterday in the case of the Com
monweath against the West-End Land and
Imp ovement Company. charged with al
lowing a nuisance on their property. The
case was not concluded, and the jury was
adjourned until this morning.
The grand jury found indictments against
the following: Mary SpurlOck, charged
with removing goods upon which there was
a deed of trust; Jess Taylor, Arthur Parker
and George Philips for misdcmeanor.
The grand jury adjourned until next
Thursday.
ctr circuit CoWt.-The following suits
were instituted:
John X. Cary against the Detroit, Ian
sing and Northern Railroad Company for
34O.sO. Attachment issued and served
against the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company as parties In
debted to the defendant.
George \. Blessing X Co. against G. Man.
ming. Action ON open account Tor So0.Oi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
DANVIlLE.
Accident TO Jacob Russell-The Thanks
giving Gypsy shooting.

Accident TO Jacob Russell-The Thanks
giving Gypsy shooting.
DASVILLE, VA, Dec. 12.-l Special. The
coolest snap Of the season struck this Sec
this morning. and tonight the mercury IS
below the freezing point, with high winds
prevailing. This puts a stop to the leaf to-
baccO business in the loose tobacco ware
houses, and breaSs were very small to-day.
II. A. Hitchcock. Of Norfolk, treasurer of
the DAnyille and East Tennessee railroad,
was here to-day to pay of the employees OF
the road for the month Of November. The
employees so far are confined to the engl-
neering and surveying forces, and about
TWENTY-FIVE of the men have had quarters
here who were paid of.
Yesterday, Jacob Russell, the thirteen
year'Old son Of } T. Russell, who lives near
River Mill, in this county, while trying TO
manipulate a ieed-cutter, got his left hand
caught beneath the roller and cogs Of the
machine, and the limb was crushed almost
to Jelly. hmputatiOn OF the hand may
be necessary.
The preliminary trial Of W. &. White,
charged with shooting and w0unding GOlias
Boswell. the gypsy king. on Thanksgiving
day, has been again postponed. This time
on account of the absence Of the gypsy,
who is the most important witness. Ii is
probable that the gypsy will never turn up
TO app ar against White.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
FREDERICKSBURG
Seduction Gaze of John Lewis Taken 20
che APPELLATE Court

seduction tase Oh JON"
che APPELLATE Court
FREDERIcKsBUKG, VA. Dec. l2.-tspe-
ciall-Yesterday the County Court OF spot
sylyania. the case of John Lewis, charger
with the seduction OF Miss Ida May Dunns'
way. was called. The case had been contln-
ued TO Thursday to give the prosecutl. .Se
opportunity TO determine whether OF mol sue
would marry the accused before sentence
was passed. o,ar-
The court announced that he would over
rule the motions and sentence the accused
AtOnce counsel for the accused hied eAcep
lions to the opinion Of the cour,. ana again
moved the court for a new trial; wnicn mo
.tion the court Overruled, and exceptions
were again filed by the defendants counsel.
A large number Of bills OF exceptions "ere
filed, which will be at once taken 10 tne
appellate courts. ado
A suspension Of the judgment was made
by the court to give the condemned man an
opportunity to get the opinion OF the appel
late cOul Is on his case, who in the ineal
lime, will remain in Jail.
The accused is about forty-nve years ol
age, a widower, having been married twice
into families ofthe highest respectaDllity III
spot,ylyania; has twelve children, among
them a grown daughter of high accomplish
ments and greatly admired. lie, himself
Is descended IRON first-class people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
WILLIAM SBURG.
Miss Kate Custis Convalescipg-Evonts In
the Colonial Capital.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Dec. l2.-lspecial.l
Our County Court has just adjourned.
There was a smaller number OF attendants
than usual, and very little business OF i'm
pOrtance was transacted.
Henley BraXton, the negro youth VINO
was indicted a few days ago for stealing a
hog. was tried and acquitted.
Miss Kate Custer, OF this place, but VINO
now is residing in Halifax county with her
cousin, Mrs. Watkins, was recently slight
" paralyzed in her left side. Her sister,
Mrs. Charles ii. Hansford, has been with
her for several weeks, and she is reported
somewhat improved.
Mr.. Robert Curtis, who lives near Lee
Hall, in Warwick county, is lying critically
i'll at his home OF typhoid pneumonia. MI
Curtis has for some time been an employee
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Mrs. /. b Spencer has just returned from
a very pleasant visit Of some davs 10 Rich-
mond, where she has many friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
LECTURE ON ASTRONOMY.
Professor u. -. Minor. OF Richmond, In
suffolk.


The Suffolk (Va) Herald Of thus week
says: Professor b. Il. Minor gave series
Of three lectures at the Baptist church last
Friday, Saturday, and Mo day nights. his
subject being that OF astronomy. The lee
lures were illustrated throughout by stere-
opticon views, which added much to the in
terest Of the discOurses. The first lecture
was devoted mainly TO the two theories that
have been most generally accepted-t0 wit:
The PtOlemaic and COpernican systems.
The second lecture was devoted to eclipses.
OCCUPATIONS, and transits, while the third
was devoted to the stars.
The naming of the subjects gives no ade-
quate idea OF the extent Of the lectures, not
even 10 one yersed in the subject. The great
central star was Christ, and beautiful
thought was brought out in the allusion
which is more fully treated in Dicks works.
The tendency OF his lectures was to make
one desire more knowledge, to create enthu-
siasm in the study of the stars. We do not
hesitate 10 say that these lectures were
worth double or treble what was charged
for them.
And whether we may be pardoned or not
for this expression Of our opinion, 1t is,
nevertheless, true that our young people
wOnld be mnch wiser and better il the,
would give more OF their time TO attending
lectures and literary entertainments and
less TO the frivolous farces that appear AT
the pablo Malls intended solely for amuse-
ment.
We would not be under stood as opposing
proper amusements. but we believe in haV.
ing our minds and those Of the young stored
with youthful knowledge. The person who
has been closely confined at his desk needs
relaxation, and should take il as to him
seems right. But the young people seem TO
give their whole time to the light things
that present themselves. and this is harm
| full in very high degree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.
MIDNIGHT MURDeRERS ON THEIR
USUAL ROUNDS.

The Mayor OF Lexington foiis an At
tempt to Explode a Bombsheil Under
His Residence Meeting of the A. and ID.
Railroad Observation-Disclosures Nova.
LEXINGTON, VA, Dec. l2.-lspeciai.l-
Last night between the hours OF ii and IL
O'Clock, when Main street was deserted, the
midnight stiffness was broken by the sharp
report of two pistol shots and loud rat
thing of glass in the neighborhood OF the
home OF Mayer Haughaworet. The TIMES
man, who Immediately started to the scene
of action in company with few otner GU
r,ous people. was confronted with the spec
tacle of the Mayor, pistol in hand, defend
ing his premises.
There was no trouble in getting at the
facts. Said Mr.. Haughaworst; "a few
minutes ago three men passed my mouse
and threw my gate open, then returneu
and sent one OF their number in with pack
age in his hand. | saw this from my WIN
dow. as have been sleeping with one eve
omen for several nights. wishing
TO show my hospitality to the gen
tleman. / took my pistol ana went
out on the porch, but to find MN IN Tue ac'
Of lighting very IOVusb ioVhi"e
Wishing TO be in the ring, immediatel!
fired on him just as he was getting OUT OF
the gate and got in the second shot as ne
reached the street, putting the ball, much
TO nv regret. in Mr.. O'Flighter's window,
over there. The third trial was worse still,
as my pistol snapped just as the gentleman
disappeared around the alley"
This is the second attempt recently that
some one has made to discharge bono ON
the Mayors porch. and whether meant IN
finn or 10 do serious harm, the latter would
certainly b. the result should anyone be in
the front Of the house at the time OF the ex-
pIosion. As the matter will at once be
placed I'm the hands of competent parties,
an early explanation may be looked for.
W, NJ. Miles. alias Moore, Of Roanoke, the
Young man who was arrested at Buena
Vista two weeks ago for forgery committed
there. and in Lexington, an account OF
which appeared in THE TIMES, was before
the grand jury to-day, who found indict'
ment against him in two cases for forgery,
and two for obtaining money under false
pretenses. He Is handsome, well.dressed
Young man, Of pleasant address, and is said
10 be highly connected in Virginia. 1t is re-
ported that he was connected with Roam
oke bank before his visit here and subse-
queht forgery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
Property Transfers.

Richmond Cify.-L. W. Allen to Mrs.
Margaret r. Snyder, - feet on the east side
of Twenty. street between Leigh
and NJ, $3.50.
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com
many TO Mary T.. +. Wade, q feet on the
east side of Twenty-secOnd street near
Short, Sl,4O0.
B. r. Archer to c. L. Gardner, 1879 feet
on the east side of First street near Clay,
$500.
same to z. IL. Bergheimer, ls1s on the
east side of First street, $1,000.
George w. Whites trustees to William
tombstone, 2ll6 feet on the east side Of
Twenty-seventh street, Sl,O2J.
Henrico COuntV.-Wa Walter ii. Fore TO
George b. Gaines, "a $40 acres on Osborne
turnpike five miles east OF Richmond, $1,000.
James u. Pace TO X. A. Patterson, 80 feet
on the north side OF Claiborne street near
Randolph, and 80 feet on the south side of
Claiborne street near Randolph, Soll.1O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
In Need.

A letter was yesterday received by well
known RichmOnder from Lauriston ;.
Moore, Of Rock Castle. Va, whom he knows
to be deserving man, asking for aid. An
extract from the letter says. alt has been
over year since my poor old father passed
away and left me an invalid with severe
case Of chronic catarrh, without any means
of supporting myself, and therefore ask OF
you in the name Of the good Lord, if in your
power. 10 aid Inc with a small pittance 10
exc out miserable existence on earth my
few emaining days. | must tell you Judge
W. L. Dabney wrote me that the county Of
POwhatan is in such an impoverished state
1t can't help the outdoor poor, therefore, II
not asking YOU too much. send me little
something for Christmas treat
All who care to aid SIR. Moore can send
their contributions either to him direct, to
Mr.. W. l.. Warren Of this city, or to The
TINES office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
NORFOLK.
stockholders' Meeting OF the X. and ID.
RaiIrosd-The Taylor Cutting.

StOcknOlutir Erecting Oh tnt N. anu Ne
RaiIroad-The Taylor Cstting.
NORFOLK, VA. Dec. Special. An
artesian wei, with a flow Of 100000 gallons
Of pure fresh water day, has been steadily
running at Lambert's Point since five
o'clock yesterday morning. The borings
for the well were made under the direction
Of Mr.. A. Miller, civil engineer Of Staun-
ton, and water was struck $50 feet below
the river fall. The we'll was put down near
the rOund-hOuse OF the Norfolk and Western
road there. and the water will be used for
supplying foreign steamships coaling at
Lambert's Point, and for the company's
electric light works there. Another well
will at once be driven.
The meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Atlantic and Danyille road in Portsmouth
Yesterday was very stormy. The towns
and cities which had subscribed heavily TO
the company's stock attempted 10 combine
and take charge Of the road and elect their
own set Of officers. The attempt was I'M
successful. however, and the English bond
holders elected Their directors. They are
as follows: +. j. GOodheart, }. +. ID. Ryder,
j. l.. Rice. X. {. Marshall. Charles III.
Cromwell, X. NJ. stuart Wertley, and j.
Libby. Ii was after midnight when the
meeting adjourned.
In the Police Court this morning, Simon
Capps. the gambler. charged with cutting
Lumber Inspector II. Il. Taylors throat on
Main street last night, was bailed for
81 900 10 appear in court ten days hence,
by which time il is thought that Taylor
will be able 10 appear in court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
A DEED ATTACHED.
The Assignment of Jacob Bowmsn-An
Injunction Granted.

In the Chancery Court yesterday, on mo-
ton of Slater & Montague, counsel for l..
Levy and others, nonresident creditors Of
Jacob Bowman, an injunction was awarded
by Hon. W. 5. Barton holding special
term Of the court, eDjoining and restraining
sol. l.. Bloomberg, Esq, trustee under
deed Of assignment from Jacob Bowman,
from selling or disp0sing Of the stock OF
goods which were conveyed in the deed.
J.. Levy. New York, alleges that Bow
man owes him for goods and merchandise,
SCOOPS; ;. Levy 4 Sons, New York, sl60.6O;
A. j. Bales a. Co., $SS negotiable note).
These allege that the deed Of assignment is
fraudulent and void upon its face; that on
the sth day of January, 1888. Bowman
made a deed of assignment, (recOrded in
the Richmond Chancery Court, TO Harris Il.
Fisher, trustee; that Bowman then went TO
Europe and after carrying on business for
three years made another assignment; that
he came back TO Richmond and began
again, and has now again failed. The COM
plainants further allege that they believe
the preference n 81. i03. OTTO Simon Brown,
of Blacksyille, ;. c., is utterly Illegal.
Mr.. Bowman made an assignment a few
days ago, his liabilities being stated at
$500. Judge Barton yesterday granted
the injunction. and the matter now remains
in statu quo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
FROM IURAY.
Bloody Row Among Negroes-Death OF
Mrs. kearney.

LURAY, Va, Dee. a.. Special. About
midnight last night Walker Terrill, Henry
Wise, William Munday, James Mason
Clarence Smith and John Slater, six negro
toughs. waylaid William Parker. a colored
shoemaker. on the suburbs OF the town near
Luray cavern, with the purpose Of murder
ing Parker. who was knocked down and
rope placed about his neck by the gang, all
of whom were isked. IL was the purpose
of the attacking party TO hang Parker, but
in some way he freed himself and drew
large shoe knife just as two Of the rufiians
grabbed him ana began 10 choke the life
out OF him. Three Of the men were
badly cut, and the police bagged the entire
party before day, when il was found that
Walker Terrili's left hand was nearly cut
off at the wrist, and Wise aud Munday had
several wounds. Parker gave evidence in
the United States District Court, at Har-
risonburg, against Ned Harris, who was
convicted for Illicit traffic in whisky, aud
this gang had threatened Parker's life for
giving the evidence. 1t WAS a close call.
Heavy fires are raging In the Massanutton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
For Sale.

At Powhstan Furnace, on James river
six miles above the city of Richmond, in
HenricO county, the machinery, fixtures
and personal property, comprising blowing
machinery, turbine wheel, pumps, cinder
cars, filling barrows, trail, cast and wrought
iron scrap, furnace tools, tire brick, red
brick, NC, &c.
II. c. Burns. the Waterman, residing at
the furnace, can show the property to those
desiring to purchase.
For further information apply TO or ad.
dress the undersigned.
FRANK CARTER,
Land agent z. and X. G. and /. Co., Potts
vile. Schuylkill county, Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
Death of Secretary Mobiles Brother.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. l2.viIenry &. Noble;
"A well-klown lawyer Of this city, and
brother of Hon. John W. Noble, Secretary
of the Interior, died suddenly this evening
of heart disease. lie was taken sick this
morning, but his condition was lot regard
ed serious until shortly before his death.
Mr.. Noble was sixty-seyen years OF age.
He was a law student Of Henry Stansbury,
who was President Andrew j hnson's At.
t0rney-General. Mr. Noble was lawyer
of marked ability, and was one Of the most
prominent members Of the OHIO Bar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
Error in the Committees.

In the report of the proceedings OF the
Board of Directors of the Chamber of Com
meree at their meeting on the 18th inst, an
error was made in the names of the Com
mittee on Legislation, and the Committee
on Streets, Roads, and Park was omitted,
These committees are as follows:
On Legislation: Tazewell Elicit, James
II. Dooley, Henry b. Owens, James B,
Pace, Il. &. Rennolds, j. n. Vaughan.
On Streets, Roads, and Parks: James h.
Elan, c. z. l.. Burgwyn, james III. Cren-
shaw, j. Ii. Dinneen, A. l.. Phillips, vii.
liam Simpkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
The HolfdayG.

Now that the holidays are close at hsnd,
Messrs. Goddard and Moses, jewelers., g2O
Main street. would invite all 10 call and In
spect their magnificent stock OF rich and
elegant holiday and bridal goods. They
show goods suited to every purse, whether
a small silver or gold souvenir, or superb
diamond bracelet or necklace. A Is their
custom for many years, they reduce the
prices Of every article during the festive
season, and their twelfth annual reduction
sale marks an era OF even lower prices than
before. Engraving on articles sold Is done
without extra charge. Remember the num-
Der, go Main street, Goddard Moses,
Jewellers.