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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-17
LAMMER'S CASE SENT ON.
He WIN BE Tried for Failing TO Give
fpnsus Information.

Mr. William Hammer, who lives in Hen
rico, on the Charles-City road about ten
miles from Richmond, was before United
States Commissioner Atkins yesterday
morning on the charge of refusing to
furnish Census Enumerator Joseph Nj.
Humphreys with information required.
The witnesses were Mr.. Humphreys
Robert Fagans, his negro driver Robert
Hammer, a son of the accused; and George
Clarke, young white man who lives with
Mr. Hammer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-17

EOR RENT-POSSESSION oCr1
Z TOBER isT-One Of ihe most ir'ira, p -
centrally-lOc a:ed SECONDS TORY b tN
ROOM FLAT Ia the city. ks,efeIfeL h-lI.H
PERMANENT, care Of Carrier ~. q .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-17

lowed the light Of day on parlor floor.
Prettiest styles of all these run IN this
week at SO, 800, a, and g., and tho
like we're never seen at the price, nor
anywhere near the price. We are driving
this Curtain business so far beyond the
reach OF tue later-day merchants that
they're apt to wonder by and by how
we got them. Well. We got them-we
have them, and we're selling them as
fast as we can handle them.
s,Ss~ They're on the Second Floor, and
O handsome elevator or easv stairway
will bring you face to face with them IN
twinkling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-17

ELECTRO-PLATiNG. -CALL Az
IL No. ls or oJ5 eas. Bf0aI street a. tsr,
your OLD SILVER, g.. MADE 81. a. "
NEW. JAMES WDDI..f
tarDisl.nE .st
Goods sold tog cash or On oasy payment.
al.-..f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
LYNCHBURG.
Sam Jones Closes His Meetings-Move
ment for Cheaper Coal.

LNNCHBURG, Va, sept. d.. special. T.
Rev. sam Jones closed his ten days ser
vices here at 3 o'clock to-day, and has gone
TO Wilmington. y. G.. His mission has at
tracted "A great deal of attention, and
as many as five thousand or SIN
thousand people have attended his
meetings every day and night. Pe0
pie have come from the country many
miles to hear him and seem to have gone
away well pleased with their Visit. Some
Of them brought their own ratl0ns win
them. and as in old camp-meeting times.
would stay whole services out. Two hun
dred and forty dollars in contributions were
raised at the meeting Yesterday for Mr.
Jones and his assistant, and $4,000 for the
orphan home Of which he is pastor in
Georgia. All expenses of the tabernacle
were paid.
A board of directors Of the Rlvermonl
company have appointed committee OF IT.
members to confer with the several lines Of
railroads centreing here for the purpose OF
seeing if something could be done to secure
cheaper coal. Invitations have been sent tc
the various land and improvement com
panies requesting that like committees be
appointed to meet in this city at the Airing
ton Hotel at =. NJ. Wednesday, september
2ith. Twelve companies have responded,
stating that committees have been ap-
pointed and will be at the meeting.
The full session Of the Montgomery Pres
bvterv will convene in the Blacksburg
church tomorrow, Tuesday evening. lts
last session was held in this city. The dele
gates 10 the presbytery are: From the first,
the PRESBYTERIAN church, Rev. DIR. y. L.
Hall and Mr.. +. Il. Deane. Those from the
second are: Rev. X. ii. Fleming and Mr.
Plunkett.
The nomination Of Mr.. Mills, Republl-
can, for Congress in the Ninth district, 1t is
feared, will give the Democrats some trou-
BILE. He is said to be very strong.
Hon. Paul c. Edmunds addressed the
people of Bedford to-day at the Courthouse,
and made "A very fine impression. lie Is
very popular, and always makes good i'm
preston wherever he goes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
GOROONSVlLlE.
a booming Town-Opposed to Hume
and Republicanism.

GoRDoYsvILLE, VA, Sept. 22.-Ispecial
The TIMEs is deservedly popular in this
city and is doing grand work in develop
ing the resources of the state. The activity
in real estate in this city and the surround
ings speaks volumes as to what is in store
for us. Tie various organizations formed
for manufacturing and mining will work
hand in hand and will be the means OF
building up beautiful city here. Within
the next few months the electric plant and
many other Improvements will be in opera
tiOn.
The political canvass OF this Congressional
district opens in the town Of Orange to-day.
and it is expected some Of the ablest expo
nenis Of Democracy will be.there to instruct
the sOvereigns as to how they should cast
their votes in the approaching election.
This town is solid for Lee, in opposition to
Hume, and Repubicanism in every form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Tile TARIFF BILL.
LOUIS STEVENSON.
The Novelist Has Bought an Estate In
Samoa and VIII Live on IL.


Letters recently received in this city from
Robert Louis Stevenson announce that the
famous writer has determined TO make his
permanent home in samoa, and with that
purpose in view has bought 400 acres Of
land on the island Of UpOlu, the most I'M
pOrtant one in the samoan group. The es-
tate is but a few miles from Apia. Through
it courses the beautiful NaisignanO river,
and six waterfalls, small but picturesque,
add 10 the attractiveness of the plantation.
Mr.. SteyensOn's principal reason for making
his home in samoa probably Is owing 10 the
healthfulness Of the country, and parucu-
larlv its adaptabiity Ia the lung trouble 10
which he is subject. Another advantage Is
that he can there create undisturbed those
wonderful pieces Of fiction of the class
which the public already knows. No bores
can come there 10 annoy him daily; no tire
some callers 10 interfere with his work.
There is no city's din and roar 10 distract
his thoughts, and he can perform his labor
with no sound TO reach his ear save the sigh
ing of the wind among the leaves OF the
cOcOanut trees and banana plants, and the
subdued roar of the waves Of the Pacific as
they beat against the outside reef and along
the shore from Mataiagat0l0 10 Mulinun.
He leads the life dreamed Of by the lot0s-
eaters. LOT IL II "a ldiltl Nitlt IL uoSS lhuNth
seem always afternoon.
Ad,ices received from samoa in May last
contained the information that Mr.. Steven
son was then in sydney, New south Wales,
and that he intended visiting England dur
Ing the present summer, but would return
to samoa in November and build his home
there. At the time that this letter was
written SteyensOI was at work ON "POli-
tical History Of SAMOA" and in conjunction
with his step-sOn. Mr.. Osborne, was writing
q new novel 10 be called "Ihe Wreckers,'
the scenes of which will be laid in the South
seas.
The rumor that Mr.. Stevenson has been
lately and is now living quietly i'm the
United states may. therefore, well be dis
credited, and still more the report that he
intended to spend the coming winter in the
Adirondacks. After life of two years in
the tropics it is not very probable that he
would return here and expose himself TO
the rigors of a winter in this part Of the
world. 1t is not improbable. however, that
he may pass through the United states on
his way home 10 samoa from England
New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
VOL. IV.---NUMBER 1,475.
TO OUR READERS.

On the 3oth Of this present month, TKE
TlNrs will DE issued from its new home,
southwest corner of Tenth and Bank
streets. Unforeseen and unavoidable delays
having occurred 10 prevent the completion
% rHF rINES building by that date we will
not enjoy the complete advantages OF the
new home. About the middle of october
20 is expected that the new press now in
process OF constructor will be in position,
and with the increased facility thus afford
ci the form Of the paper will De changed to
one of eight pages Of a type in conformity
with that Of The leading metropolitan jour
nal of thc country. This will give 10 Rich
moud Virginia, and the contiguous terri
tory modern newspaper, thoroughly
equipped tor the collection and collation.
Of news, am exponent OF true
Democracy. having the interests Of
all pants Of the state at heart and Of
value Go the reader and the advertiser. The
paper will Doe printed on a Hoe perfecting
press with the latest Improvements, capa-
Ieof turning out. pasted and folded, four,
~.N. eight, ten. twelve. sixteen, or twenty
alr pages. andunriyalcd 10y any other press
ir ta country. These improvements and
additions ara buttokcns Of our detormina-
r.n rltc 90 Virginia and the South a
,,-Ia,- daily newspaper, Of which they
uu ha proud, and in which We shall take
----t nI-lN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
A POPULAR MOVE.
PETERSBURG.
Confirmation by Bishop Van de Nyver-
Railroad and General Notes.

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept b. Special. f.
cese, administered the right Of confirmation
at It. Joseph's Catholic church yesterday
morning 10 class Of fOrty-three candidates.
There were three or four grown persons con-
firmed. The little girls were all neatly and
tastefully dressed in white. The Bishop
preached both morning and night 10 large
congregations. The subject Of his dis
cussiOn at night was "Ihe Com
munon of Saints" After the morn
ing services the Bishop was called on at
the residence Of Rev 7. j. OFarrell, which
adiOIns the church by Branch 30. Of the
Catholic knights Of America. of this city.
He made the knights very able address on
the benefits of the order, and only the male
members o.. the church should become mem-
bers. I'm the afternoon the order was Wis
tied by Supreme President of the state.
Carroll, and Supreme Secretary kayell.
both Of Norfolk. Speeches we're made and
the occasion was a source OF much enjoy
ment TO all i'm attendance.
Captains George &. Gill. Il. :. Eckles.
and l.. .. Attwell, formerly freight con-
duct0rs ON the Norfolk and Western rail
road, will succeed Captains Thomas j. Las
sitter, Henry Whyte, ana Frank smith as
passenger conductors on that road.
1t is understood that the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company are to build
a double track between Richmond and Pc
tersburg, and that the work will be COM
menced on the first of next month.
Mr.. William FalcOner, an aged and we'll
known citizen Of Dinwiddie county, was
stricken with paralysis yesterday. This l.
the second or third time that he has been
paralyzed.
The following delegates have been ap-
pointed from this city 10 the Virginia state
Sunday-schcOl IniOn, which opens al
I.ynchburg on Wednesday next. From the
Baptist denomination: X. NJ. DObie, X. W.
Collier and r. J.. Matthews. From the
Methodist denomination: l.. l.. Marks, Hugh
Cousins, and I. j. Jarrett. The delegates
from the other denominations have not yet
been appointed
There will be large sales Of bright tobacco
at the several warehouses in this city on
Wednesday next. over one hundred lots
are 10 be sold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23

Creary, at the Courthouse, on the lIth, Is
still being discussed. and shows the deep in
terest that prevails in National affairs. The
Hon. George ID. Wise il visiting various
portions Of the county. and the hearty
greeting given him is indicative OF success
in November.
The Rev. Frank Page and family, formerly
Of this neighborhood, but now of waco,
Texas, are at home.
Mr.. Charles sacra, a well-known and re-
spected citizen, died last week from the ei-
fects of a sun-stroke. Before and during
the war he was the miller at the locally fa-
nous old Rockets mill, owned by the late
"Buster" Thompson.
The Rev. \. Buchanan. OF ~. Martins
parish has returned to his charge after
months leave spent in Kentucky.
Game promises to be very abundant. and
the summer rust is being rubbed OIL the
shotgun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Big BarfIlhpe Story.

A Western joarnal relates the ~:
4 few mornings ago Thomas went ut
examine some traps he haXsei. While in
specting the traps, he heard his dog making
an unusual noise some distance below him.
ON going 10 the dog he found him lying on
the ground and partridges sticking out all
around his body. The dog had found
flock. and alighting in the midst, had PIN
ioned ten: but when he rose up. eight Of
them escaped, he still holding two with his
paws. Thomas secured the two partridges-
the others all escaping. This is an extra
ordinary feat Tor dog, and only needed a
word from the young man TO have secured
the whole OF the birds originally captured
by the dog.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
UNITED AMERICAN VETERANS
4 Patriotic Organization Formed to Pro-
mote Peace.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. 22.-An or
ganization of soldiers who fought in both
armies in the late war, called the order OF
United American Veterans. was formed to-
night and officers elected. The declaration
ofprinciples states that twenty-five years OF
peace ought to have Obliterated all
animosities and prejudices engendered by
the war; that 1--WE believe that men
who gave patriotic service in response to
duty (as they saw their duty, deserve
honorable consideration Of their country
men. We believe that brave soldiers,
though enemies in war, are and ought to be
friends in peace. these and their descend
antsforeyer." "Oficerswere elected as follows
President. Or. II. y. Howard (NOrthern);
First Vice. President, Colonel Lee Crandell
(Southern); second Nice-President, l.. ;.
Emery (NOrthern); Corresponding Secre-
tary, Captain +. W. Anderson (Southern);
Recording Secretary, George ;. Emery
Treasurer, Thomas j. Luttrell (oouthern).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
HANOVER COUNTY.
Farmers Co-Operative Enterprises-Pol-
itcaI and Brief Mention.

OFFLEY, Va, Sept. 22.-lspecial. The
plan of the Richmond Chamber of Com
merce, as lately advocated by The TIME,
of inviting delegates from the Farmers Al
hance of Virginia To confer with the cham
ber as 10 securing cheaper and bet
ter transportation facilities, is favor
ably received here, and the opinion
is that the combined interests Of such a
representative gathering must have a bene-
fetal influence.
Two alliance cooperative enterprises are
being started on good foundation and
will soon be ready for business-onc a
store. or county exchange, in Ashland, and
the other fertilizer factory at Ellerson's.
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
A fair crop Of tobacco is being saved, but
the corn never recovered from the Jul,
drought. The farmers, as "A rule, are In
good spirits and hopeful for the future, now
that they begin Ia realize the benefits that
can be gotten through cooperation.
Tne grand speech Of ex-''oyernor Me-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
STILL ANOTHER
Fatal Collision on the Wabash Tracks
Near 1T. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, sept. 22.-At T:0j 7. NJ. a
rear-end collision occurred on the Wabash
tracks near Forest Park just inside the city
limits. The Denver express ran into the
local accommodation Of the Colorado
road, which had stopped to pick
up their switchman. Charles W. Howard,
engineer Of the Denver express, OF 81. Louis,
was killed instantly, and J. ;. Gresham.
his fireman, badly hurt; Fred. Dusford,
Pullman conductor, seriously hurt; Joe Nell
son, newsboy, badly injured. There are
fourteen others who were more or less se-
riously injured. mostly from y. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.
Late strikers Positively Forbidden to be
Employed.

NEW YORK, Sept. pa special 10 the
sun from Poughkeepsie, n. y, says: The
following has been posted at every station
on the New York Central and Hudson River
railroad by order of Acting First Nice-lresi-
dent webb: 10 all agents. On aud after
September 10Th, any promotions 10 be made
on the road must be made from men now in
the employ Of the company. If you need
new men you may hire them, but In no
case are you to employ any man who lett
the company August sth."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
south African Diamonds.

Thirty weight million carats Of diamonds,
weighing over nine tons, have been found
here. In the rough their aggregate value
was $3.50. 900 and after cutting nearly
$500, ,0OO,OO0, which is more than the worlds
yield during the preceding two centuries.
per cent. can be- said 10 be OF the first water.
~ per cent. of the second water, and - per
cent. of the third, while the remaining iJ
per cent. is called bort, a substance which,
when crushed 10 "A powder, is of use in the
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
THE READING DISAS TER.
Funerals of "a Number OF the Victims
solemn scenes.

POTTsvuLE, Pa, sept. 22.-The bodies of
six Of the victims Of the Reading railroad
disaster at >hoemakersyille, Friday night,
were buried to-day. Potttsyille has
never before witnessed 50 sorr0wful scene.
All the places OF business were closed
at noon and remained closed until i. NJ,
and tomorrow they will be closed from
. 4. VI. to ) 4. VI. The funeral Of Engineer
John White will take place tomorrow at
10 O'Clock and that of SOlon Hoover
at 4 +. NJ. The Obsequies Of General
solicitor George r. kearcher. OF the Reading
Railroad Company, will take place at 2:3O
p. VI. \ special train will be run from
Philadelphia to accommodate those wishing
% attend the funeral.
The c0roner's jury in the case OF the vic
Tins Of the shOemakeryille disaster last
Friday, rendered a verdict to-day censuring
the flagman Of the coal train. who neglected
TO properly signal the freight train follow
iug
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Encinerrn, Strike.

CHICAGO, Sept 22.-At2 2 o'clock this af-
terno0n all of the engineers employed by
the New stock Yards switching Associa-
lion left their posts and refused 10 do an
other stroke Of work. This action on the
part Of the engineers was brought about 10y
the refusal Of the Association 10 DISCHARGE u
couple of pon.uni0n men in their employ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, sept. 2.-Lstc
adyices fIom the South sea Islands iell .
startling story Of the seml-sla,e treatment
Of Island slaves. Whole islands In the
solomon group in New Hebrides, and ih
other sections IN Polynesia, have been de-
populated by the rayages OF men employ~t
20 seize and transport natives TO the piante-
tions OF New Caledonia and the Fiji Islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
THE MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION
The Franchise Committees Report SUBJ
stantiaily Agreed to.


JACKSON, Miss. sept. 22.-The Constitu-
tional Convention this morning took up
the report Of the Franchise Committee as
reported by the Committee Of the Whole,
and adopted il az far as consid-
cred with no material change.
Wiie-beating was stricken out OF the
franchise section as one of the disquali-
hcatiOns. MuldrOw's amendment to insert
'wh0 can read and write the English Ian
guage," was rejected. Numerous other
amendments were offered 10 the franchise
section, but all material ones were
rejected, and the section was adopted
substantially as reported. The chairman
announced that the Franchise Committee
desired 10 make the educational test 20 INTO
effect in 1892 instead Of 1896, and
requested that it be- passed temporarily.
This was accomplished and will make
the report much more effective and accepta-
ble. The apportionment was taken UP IN
the afternoon and passed by sections. The
number of representatives is fixed at lJ3
and senators at 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Serious OIL Fire.

CLEVELAND, ONO, Sept. 22.-sparks
from a Cleveland and Pittsburg locomotive
set the st0re-hOuse of the Excelsior on Com
pany, located near the junction Of Bessemer
and Atlantic streets, on fire this morning,
and the flames Immediately spread 10 the
tanks and warehouses in the immediate
vicinity. The loss will amount 10 $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
4 BhnanhnIH NAnlIcale q.

LONDON, Sept. 22.-Mr. i. Sanos, the
founder Of the phosphate corporation, to-
gether with Mr.. Dawes, the solicitor. sailed
for Canada on Thursday last. The experts
and one of the directors are already on the
ground and will at once Thoroughly inyesti-
gate the phosphate properties and the phos-
phate industry in general in Canada,
Florida. and South Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
To Fight on the Continent.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-The following was
received at the Police Gazette Office to-day
LOadon. sept. 22.-At a meeting at the
Pelican Club to-day Lord Lonsdale and
Richard Il. Fox decided that should Slayir
and McAuliile fail by the interference of the
authorities TO bring off the fight in the
OrmOnd Club. rather than see the match
fall through, they will each pay the origi-
nal purse forfeit Of the Ormond Club and
$500 each. and bring the fight of on the con-
tinent with a limited number Of spectators
on each side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Brief Telecrams.

A rear-end collision between feight trains
on the New York Central occurred at schen-
e,taly yesterday. causing 900 damage.
At Banning station. on the Baltimore aud
Ohio llroad. freight tram ran into an
other freIsht train sunday, killing Engineer
James hlelds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
AOOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Two Children Killed by the Accidental
Discharge of "A Rifle.

MERRIvALE, TEXAS, Sept. 22.-During
James Ledenhams absence from home his
little son was found in the yard playing
with his fathers Winchester. An older
daughter attempted 10 take the weapon
from the boy, and the gun Was accidentally
discharged with fatal effect. The ball en-
tered the boys mouth and passed through
his brain, Milling him instantly. The
screaming and distracted girl hurried into
the house for assistance, and, on entering
the door. fell over the PROSTATE body Of her
sister. The ball. after its work of death in
the yard, passed through the weather
boarding OF the house and killed the second
member Of the family. The ball took effect
in the rear part of the girls head, and was,
found lodged in her mouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
Another Railroad Wreck.

BARNEsvILLE, o., sept. 22.-Ten freight
cars were ssd,, 80. ed on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, this evening, three miles
west Of here, caused by broken axle. Two
tramps are thought to have been killed.
Mail trnns were delayed several hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
JOHN BURNS
Regards The Outlook for Working Men
as Very Promising.

LONDON, Sept 22-John Burns, address
ing a large labor meeting at Battersky
Yesterday declared that Of 1000 strikes
during 1SS9 only thirty had been unsuc-
cessful. He regarded the outlook as highly
encouraging for great improvement III the
condition Of working men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
AntI-SIavery Conference.

PARIS, Sept. 22.-The Anti-Slayery Con-
ference was opened to-day by President
Keller. who welcomed the delegates from
the various countries, especially Great
Britain, which nation had done much for the
civilization Of alien lands. Mohammedan-
ism, be said, had proved itself incapable OF
ciylizing Africa over Christian mission
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-23
BASE BALL.
Results of the Various Games Playe,
Yesterday.

Results of the Various Games Played
Yesterday.
Players League.-At Cleveland: Cleve-
lands, :; Brooklyns, l.
At Buffalo, Butlalos, .: Philadelphias,
lG.
AtPttsburg: Pttsburgs, 3; New Norks, g..
AT Chicago. Chicagos, ?; B0stons, 10.
American AssOciatiOn-At st. Louis:
II. Louis, l. Rochesters, 1.
At Toledo: Toledos, 4; Syracuse, 3.
National League.-At Cleveland: Cleve-
lands, ,; Bostons, 1.
At Cincinnati: Cincinnatis, }; Philadcl-
phias, Z.
At Chicago: Chicagos, Il; BrOoklyns, D.
At Wheeling: New lorks, &; Pitts
burgs, ..