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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
SHENANDOAH.
The Valley beginning to Boom-New En-
terprises Expected.

terprises Expected.
WOODSTOCK. Va, Aug. o.. Special. r.
The "booming" that has walked up so many
Virginia towns has reached the Shcnan
doah Valley, and many Of our old sleepy
burgs have put on new life. and are now
improving and hopefully looking forward tC
increased activity.
In this county the proprietor OF Liberty
and Columbia furnace property has pur
chased the right of way, and is now build
ing "A railroad from Edinburg, on the Val
lev branch of the Baltimore and Ohio, to the
upper end of the Liberty furnace property
This road will be about twenty miles IN
length. and will extend TO a point neal
Oakney Springs. Mr. Yard, the proprietor
Of this property, is building a large furnace
and Shenandoah viii soon take hel
place among the irOngpl Oducing section
of Virginia. The iron ores OF this county
are excellent in quality, and in quantity
equal l. not superior to any section of the
state.
The Shenandoah County Agricultural So
ciety are preparing for the largest eNhibi-
ton ever held on its grounds. Liberal purses
have been offered and some Of the best
trOttcrs Of this state. as well rs of Mary
land and Pennsylvania, are expected. The
management has secured Pawnee BIZ :
Wild West Indian show, which will attract
thousands Of visitors who are anxious 10
form the acquaintance Of the red man and
the COW boy.
The corn crop will be fair, along the river
it is good, and the uplands in many por
tions Of the county will yield well.
A new tannery will probably be soor
started at Edinburg. Thousands Of tons Of
the best chostnut-Oak bark is annually
shipped from this county, and another tan
merry VIII give employment to many hands
The recent rains have encouraged the
farmers, who are now busy ploughing fol
the fall seeding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
LYCNHBURG.
Prohibitionists Moying-Frost Warnings
for Farmers-Freight Wreck.


LYNCHBURG, VA, Aug. %. special. r.
The Executive Committee Of the lr0hibi-
ton party of the state held a private met t.
iag in this city last evening, and while full
proceedings cannot be reached it was de-
cided 30 nominate "a candidate for Congress
in each district Of the state, and to start a
party organ here or in Richmond. 1t i
understood that Colonel Shelburne, of
Wvthelille. will De the candidate chosen
for the Ninth district; :. {. Adams, of Chat
ham. for the Fifth, and Mayor j. W. New
ton for the Tenth. The other seven were
not indicated. but the chairman was direct
ed To issue a circular defining the platform
of the party, and urging the Importance OF
nominations in every district and the I'M
pOrtancc Of hard work in the campaign.
The move does not disturb the Democrats
in this section.
Weather Observer Iigker informs your
correspondent that he has been authorized
bv the signal Service Bureau at Washing
ton To establish thirty more stations for dis
playing frost warnings. This is done IN
response 10 special requests from the Farm'
ers Alliance and the Tobacco Association.
This is an excellent move, one that Will
prove an incalculable benefit 10 farmers
generally.
\ very serious freight wreck occurred
on the Norfolk and Western about O'Clock
this morning. three miles east Of Chris
tiansburg, which has prevented the arrival
here Of all the morning and midday trains.
The cause and the iull result it has been
impossible To obtain from the railroad OIL
cials up TO this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
BUENA VISTA.
Personal -Increased Industrial Activity
sale of Lots.


BUENA VISTA. VA, Aug. o. special. r.
Il. NJ. Hudgins, Esq, a brick contractor OF
Richmond has located here, and is doing
the brick work or the public school house.
J. :. Beckley. who 10 Will be remembered
was recently arrested here, charged with
robbing his roommate Mr.. Phebus. has
written letter 10 friends cOniessing the
theft. He is now confined i'm the county
Iail awaiting the action of the grand jury.
II was ascertained here yesterday by
careful investigation that the monthly pay
roll of the industries now in actual opera
tion was S2,,jj2. This, of course, does not
include the steel plant, boiler works, or
any of the prospective industries which
have been secured. bat have not As yet be-
gun work.
The owners Of the boiler and machine
works returned here this morning from
Columbus, Ohio, 10 arrange for the building
of the works. Every effort will be made to
complete the building and bring the ma
chinerv here so that operations may begin
January lsi.
Preparations are being made here for an
extensive exhibit Of the products and re-
sources of Buena Vista, al the Industrial
Exhibition to Doe held at Mddlet0wn, sep
tember 3d. ith. and jth. MI. I. Is. Guyer.
the president of the association, is citizen
here, and is making every effort to make
the exhibition a crcditt0 t0 the state.
During the week ending yesterday lOl
lots were sold here, aggregating Sll4,3OO.
\ number of these lots Will De improved by
building.haudsOme business houses on them.
At no time i'm the history of the town has
there been as much general activity.
John W. Churchman. one OF the best
known farmers of Augusta. was married in
B0tet0urt county. Wednesday, to Miss An
ME g. johnson. of that county. The bridal
couple left yesterday on an extended North
cru Trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
DANVlLLE.


Dr. Iaflerty Lectures-Fifth District Re
publican TIans-Corner-S stone Laving.
DANNILLE, Va, Aug. % Special. -
Last night at Byrdyile, IA this county, Rev
Dr. Iailerty. of Richmond, delivered a lee
ture on "Old Times aud the New for the
benefit Of the new Methodist church at that
ulace. The large crowd assembled was de-
lighted with the doctors effort
The nomination of Lester now brings tor
ward the question: "WIll the Republicans
have a candidate IN the tield.' They have
said all along they would wait to sec what
the Democrats were going TO do. The exc
cutiye committee have rs yet taken no ac-
ton. and the general impression among
Ddnyille Republicans is that no convention
will Doe heidi but that eN-Congressmar
j. Il. Brown, OF Henry, VIII run against
Lester as an Independent Republcan
Brown is now in Washington, it Is said
getting advice and looking after the sinew,
Of war from the National Republican Com
mittee.
Next Wednesday viii be a big day in
Eeidsyille. as the corner stone of the new
Methodist church will then be laid by The
Masonic fraternity. Rev. DR.. Dixon, OF
Greensboro. will deliver the Grafton and
Rev. DR.. Il. \. Peterson, of North Danvllle
will preaeh the sermon. The ladies of the
church will serve dinner. The DanVill,
Masonic lodges have been invited to part-
cipate i'm the Masonic ceremonies.
The proprietor of a travelling hobby horse
ry-gO-around, and his lady love, were
married today in the tent. (which shelters
the merry-gO-arOund, on Cralshead street
Oui,c "A large crowd witnessed the marriage
Rev. II. NJ. Hope performed the ceremony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION.
Work of the Elective Franchise Com
mittee Practically Completed.


mittee Practically Completed.
JACKSON, MISS, Aug. D.-The work of
the Committee on Elective Franchise was
practically completed to-day. The plan of
suffrage agreed upon embraces the modi-
6cation of the Australian ballot system
known as the pOrtsch law, residence OF
Two wears in the state. and one in the
voting precincts, the prepayment OF
a poll-taX OF 81, and qualified
woman suffrage used upon the
possession by her or her husband, if
married, Of real property TO the value OF
$500. The property qualification was aoan-
dOned. and an educational qualification Is
provided, limited 70 the ability 10 under
stand the Constitution when read TO hIin
The convention met at $3.50 L. NJ, aud under
call of counties, number OF resolutions
were read and referred TO appropriate
committees.
The committee on the convict system re-
ported. Their report provides that on and
after January |, 1875, he practice of leasing
or hiring cOnyicts in this state shall close
forever. IL also provides for the abandon
ment Of the present state peniten-
tiary and the establishment OF a
nrlson farm in its stead. A reformatory
sceool. constant separation Of sexes ard the
keeping of juvenile offenders from associa-
ton with hardened criminals, are also pro
yided for. The report was made the special
order for next Tuesday.
At5P. NJ, the convention adjourned until
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
ALEXANDRIA.
4 Forced NarriaGe-Nerdict Against the
Midland Railroad.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug. 90 Special. r.
The Finnegan-Gilmartin case was renewed
this evening, Edward Finnegan having re-
turned and surrendered himself. Acting
Mayor May, after hearing all the evidence
ordered Edward 10 marry Gilmartin or go
10 iail. In the evening Edward chose the
pirl and Rev. Mr.. Young was called ana
CLERK Beach made out a license. The cere-
mony was performed IN the Mayor ; GOvr'
room. in the presence Of large crowd, IN
Guiding the relatives Of the couple. They
then drove of 10 Fairfax.
The suit of Makely's heirs against thee
Midland railroad was finally cOnsummated
m Fairfax Courthouse this evening, the
plaintiffs getting three thousand dollars
verdict. Lee Makely was killed firing an
encIne in The Pope's Head bridge disaster.
The Republican district executive com com
,oittee met to-day ana called convention
al Manassas for september 18Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
FROM EAR TO EAR.
r.. j. Il. McKenzsI Cuts Her Throat

Mrs. j. Il. McKenzei Cuts Her Throat
with "A Razor.
BRADFORD, PENN, Aug. O.-Mrs. >. j.
Mckenzel, Of Duke Centre, Pennsylvania,
committed suicide by cutting her throat
with razor during the parade of the Grand
Army Republic, to-day. The body Of the
unfortunate woman was & scONered by nel
husband at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The
body was still warm, but lie was extinct
The woman used her husbands razor and
slashed her neck in four places. The head
was nearly severed from the body. The
cause assigned was dependency over a
wayward daughter. The unfortunate wO
man was highly esteemed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Mother. Charge Against Her Son.

s. somewhat curious case has just come to
Htaf in GrcenOck, in which bankrupt Is
hr cause Of getting herself arrested on a
cllrge OF perjury. Mrs. kebecca Duny OF
n Nuti was. before sheriff Henderson BeSs,
saniiued iu bankruptcy proceedings, on
an application by creditor for cessi0. She
ilen stated her assets 10 be nothing. Last
saturday. however. she appeared al the
police 0ilice and asked that her son, Joseph
81 Nutt. an insurance agent. be arrested on
charge OF theft Of 4 300. which she had had
lu hls house. where she is a resident. The
cash 8as recovered hid under table, and
iue sou was locked up, but Mrs. Mutt had
Hten herself away. rs in the course 0i sat
uma, She found herself the occupant oil a
police cell, charged with committing per-
.ary at the bankruptcy examination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
STATE OF TRADE.
Various Causes Tending 10 Improve the
Outlook.

Various Causes Tending 10 Improve the
Outlook.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Weekly Review OF
Trade shows that the great relief in the
money market here, caused by treasury
purchases of ~ per cent. bonds, the refusal
Of the Labor Federation TO take up and eX.
tend the strike on the New York Central
railroad, and the prospect that the senate
will soon reach final action on the Tariil
bill, have all tended to improve the state OF
business.
Business failures occurring throughout
the last seven days number Tor the United
states lGj, and for Canada 81. total ls9
compared with total Of 1872 last week
For the corresponding week Of last year the
figures were 2ll, representing ls9 failures
i'm the United States and - in Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
James ID Gillian
alg. 25. 1saO.

IYNCIIBI RIO, A., AUY, - I''V.
James y. Gillian, Lynchburg, Va, sir:
From your favor OF the 18th, presume that
YOU are mad; for what cause am ignorant.
unless it be that | successfully defended
some Syrian strangers against the false
charge that they had robbed you.
| decline to figh you: the weather is hot
the sullivan style is hard on clOtbes:-y you
call it "Suleryin sule." EuphOnic as you
put il. am not tempted; although you
seem to wish to beguilc me by explaining
that By the "suleryin stile" YOU mean 1.-THE
mussel."
used to fish with mussels for bait, when
I was a boy. but never dreamed that il
my declining days | should have to ilghl
pugilists with fish bait. Upon the whole
decline your kind oler, and refer the whole
subject to the Mayor Of our city.
Tn. y. WILLIAMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Pretended Lunatic Escapes.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 29.-sam. scan-
Ian, who has been confined in the Anchor-
age Lunatic Asylum since his arrest on the
slppOsition that he was insane, escaped
from the asylum Wednesday night. scan-
Ian, after killing his wife, ieigned insanity
so successfully that he was committed 70 ,h ,
asylum. lie pretended TO be very lame an |
used crutches, which he left behind him.
lie was helped by friends 10 escape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
DESPERATE DUEL.
AKnife and Pistol the Weapons Used

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 9.-Marshal
Turner, Of the famous Turner gang, and
steve. Werrick fought a desperate duel
Wednesday night near Middlesborough'
Turner usedra pistol and Werrick knlle;;
Werrick was shot through the breast, and
Turner received eleven knife gashes in all.
Werrick died Yesterday and Turner is past
hope. The trouble was caused by Werrick
driving across some land owned by Tur'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
RadIcaiism and stringeney.
INemphls Appeal.

During President Cleseland's term there
was no such thing known as financial
stringency" in the country. But President
Uarrison's Secretary Of the Treasury has
had 10 relieve the money market. Th'-
used To be regular thing prior 10 1854
inst what good the Harrison administra,
lion has done the country thus Tar no man
can see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30

VIENNA, Aug. 29.-What is alleged TO be
ease Of Asiatic cholera is being treated at
the CentralJlospital in this city.
TRIESTE, Aug. 29.-Aiter the explosion OF
a bomb in the doorway OF the police head
quarters last evening, fuse attached u
another bomb was found burning at th'
railway depot.
CAIRO, Aug 29-Twenty-fiy new cases o
cholera have been developed at Jeddat
within the past three days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
LEESBURS.
The LoudouD Coun'y fair-A 0yeio"e
Blow-Death of Miser'

LEEsBURG, VA, Aug. 2o.-lspeciai' r.
The seventh annual fair Of the loudoun
Live stock Association was held on their
rounds near this town on Tuesday, We'd
ooasday. and Thursday Of this week. 1t was
nne ~ the most successful exhibitions they
have ever had. The weather was fine, the
a,,andance large, and when all things are
"emared up the Association Will $500 or
THE exhibits, particularly in the horse de-
,,ar,ment. were very line. The irst premium
pa ipsasoixen W. Is. Jennings superior In the
Thoroughbred stallion class to &. ]. staui-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
SWIFT JUSTICE.
A Negro Murderer GIVEN Five Minutes
to Pray.

a negro murutftf uNeh Nv"
to Pray.
LEXINGTON, Mo-, Aug. GA horrible
murder and lynching occurred at May
View. ten miles south Of here this morning.
CAPTAIN l.. j.. Parker, prominent
citizen of the county, was awak-
ened about daylight and requested TO
open his store. The murderer made "A
pretense Of buying clothing, and when
Parker's back was turned attacks him with
a hatchet. Parker's head was cut TO pieces.
An hour later his remains were found, and
when il became known that negro was
seen leaving the store some time before, a
vigorous pursuit was organized, and the
negro. VIM. Walton, was captured. lie
confessed TO the murder, which he com.
mitted for the purpose Of robbery, but only
secured ST. lie was given i've minutes I,
pray and then swung up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Drownedat Atlantic CITY.

ATLANTIC CITY. y. j., Aug. 29.-Thomas
G.. Boyle, about thirty years OF age, OF Ale
ghany City. PENNSYLVANIA. son ar y. VI.
Boyle, president Of the National Insurance
COMPANY. of that city. while in bathing al
Brigantine Beach to-day swan out beyond
his depth, took cramps, and was drowned
Ex-Mayor Iiddell, of Pitt burg, attempted
to rescue bin, but had TO save his own son
who had become exhausted. Boyle's body
has not yet been recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
soc,e,,s. for the Promotion ofy,c.,

LONDON, Aug. 29.-1he scandal recently
unearthed in Wur,emburs grows more sc-
rious as further developments are made.
The police have verified the existence
numerous societies formed Tor the purpos /,
OF mutual indulgence In all forms Of N ,
grossest vices. Hundreds OF arrests hav
been made aud public feeling at Stuttgart
il greatly excited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Defiant Cinnamon.

OTTAWA. ONT. Aug. 29.-fifleen China
men arrived by steamer last week at Nicto-
ria from san Francisco, where they had been
refused "a landing by the United states
officials. They say they Will work their
way across the sound in Washington, and
thence to san Francisco, in spite Of the
United States authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Negro Murderer Made Mail Agent.

CAIRO, ILL.,. Aug. 29.--Charles Cures, Il
negro, received an order this morning TO re-
port to Colonel John Wood, postmaster. for
duty in the railway mail service. Cures is
not likely Ia get the place, for nc is In Jail
here for The murder Of Die Brooks, another
negro, at Brodcs Park last Saturday night,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Price of Coal Advance.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Representatiyes OF
all of the leading anthracite coal COM
panes met at the Delaware aud Tucson
coal companys office to-day and decided 10
advance the price of coal on september Isl,
10 and IL cents per ton, and to limit the out
nut TO 3 2JD,Oo tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
Window-Glas Trust.

PITrsBuRG, Pa, Aug. 29.-it is an.
nounced this morning that combination OF
windOw-glass manufacturers has been
effected. This company will control tn
output of all the window-giass factories ia
the Western and Northern districts immedi-
ately, and all the factories IN the United
states ultimately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-The stock-Nards
Switchmen's strike was declared on to-day,
and the trouble in the Alton yards was set
tied this afternoon III manner agreeable
10 both the company and the men. All the
roads are running again as usual, including
the lake Shore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
RAILROAD EARNINGS,
BASE ball.
Results Of the Different Games Played
Yesterday.

National League.-At Boston: Bostons,
2; Cincnnatis, 1. At Philadelphia: Phila-
delphias, 4; Chicagos, 9. At Brooklyn;
Brooklyns, 10; Cleyelands, q. At New
York: New lorks, /; Pittsburgs. o.
Players League.--At Boston Bostons, Is;
Pittsburgs, 0. At Philadelphia: Pbilacel-
phias, :; Bufialos, q. At BROOKLYN: Brock
lyns, 10; Cleyelands, .. AtNew York. New
Yorks. IL; Chicagos, D.
American Association. AT syracuse
Syracuse, .; Louisyilles, 10. AT Rochester
Toledo game posrponed-rain. At Balti-
more: Baltimores, ,; II. Louis, q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
SPICY CORRESPONDENCE.
+. n. Williams Challenged to Fight "A
Duel "suliyan >tile."

Duel "Suliyan >tile."
The following correspondence from the
Lynchburg Virgiuian explains itself, and
is interesting a. showing that the '"suliyan
stile" Of settling difficulties is still in favor
with some:
LYNCHBURG, VA, Aug. y, 1890.
Hon. Ro. u. lancey, Mayor Of Lynch
burg: Dear Sir-Ihe evil tendencies of
prze-fghting, whether by professionals or
by society gentlemen, will be made mani
fest by the enclosed challenge sent to me 10
hcht. the "Sulliyan stilc' being preferred.
I will not accept the challenge. although
/ feel sure that if my enemy cannot fight
better than he spells can lick him.
Tn. y. WILLIAMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30

Mr. tom williams YOU nave treated me
like a Coward and for the Same | ask
YOU to Come to fraunt and tight me like a
man or
Back down like er Coward you have lyed
sir name your day prefer the sulervin
Stile the mussel.
James - Gillian
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30
NonriI cAuoLINA.

W.ILH. Cowlcs. Democrat has been re-
....I In the Eighth North Carolina district.
Advance sheets of the August crop hulle-
.> >.nH. n large increase in factories. tan
r..,- &c., boz North Carolina during this
...r--Inc North CrGuno Prombitionists
n.t,i.cIed % place FUN legislative and
county ticket, n the ncld.-lhe supposed
compromise between the Mott-Eaycs faction
.. f.r republican party turns ont 60 De- no
anlromi>e. but surrender hy Mott.
f. fleming. 90 Richmond drummer. has been
.r...f. m Charlotte f0r assault oud battery.
Nr-. May Boyd. postmistress 40 Bilesyille.
been arrested. charged with rObbing
.f.rtl Letters
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IIr object Of ,lr. Elmunds' resolution for "a
I...~s Nl t1ugr, ss lfom september 10Th 10
..t,uhor 1O'h is % rct Congressional husi-
sufficiently advanced to enable the Force
tY n, pa.sed hv March ith. The ad-
..ut.-eo of "a recess instead of au adjourn
H.nf is That the President would Doe relieved
., 300 fNe formaiues incident upon calling q
......i' session --lh confcrces on the River
..I illthni Din have agreed ON everything
.l..rfas to railroad bridges over nayigaDle
streams. The biii as reported will contain
tae original appropriations for Virginia.
IN. House has passed the Omnibus store
l.n.r War Claims hil.-1hc senate con-
.lrd fuc discussion of The Tariff bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-30

A postoirce has been established at Ac-
teon, Prince Edward county. with John
Grubb as postmaster.
Mail messenger service TO Union Level,
Mecklenburg county, has been discon-
tinucd.
Pensions have been awarded to-day as
follows: Thomas Degnsn, National Military
Home; Lewis Bayley, sayageyille; Moses
smith, Fentress; John Rosenbohm, Osceola
Robert Taylor, deceased, Portsmouth; Hes
Ter A., widow Of Robert Taylor. Ports
mouth.
Representative McClammy, of North Caro-
lima, today introduced "a bill 10 provide for
hanks OF deposit and other purposes. Ii is
a copy Of the bill recently introduced by
senator Blair. IL provides that ten or more
citizens Of the United states may enter into