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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
Judge Pryor.

The appointment OF Judge Pryor by The
Governor 10 the Office of Judge of the COurt
OF Common Pleas cannot be said 10 be "a
surprise as ii was understood that the ap-
continent Was practically made about two
weeks since. although not officially al
n0Inced until yesterday.
IL is believed that the selection is one OF
the best which could have been made from
among the numerous candidates for the pc
sitiOn.
Judge Pryor is one Of the ho.i-known iig-
ures at the New Ork Bar, and MS past ca
recr has been such as 10 Justify The belief
that ne viii ably ill the Office TO which De is
now called.
one feature of the Judges life, while
known % everybody, has not perhaps, re-
ceiNed sufficient consideration. Ii is this:
That he came here, after the war, thor
Oughly identified with the COnfederacy;
that he took up in middle age pr0lcs-
sion always arduOus, even for one born
aud hIed ia the place where he practlses II; ;
that he OYercame the prCiudices with
which he was regarded, rightly or wrong
fully, as a representative sOutherner Of the
extreme type. and that the has Tor many
wears done good and successful work in the
face of the obstacles which are 50 difficult
iOr q stranger aud a newcomer 10 struggle
against. His career at this Bar is so well
known that it is unnecessary 10 call atten-
ton 20 tue important cases in which he has
been engaged. except TO say that only those
who have read carefully the briefs in the
Sugar Trust litigation can do justice TO the
ability and industry which he displayed in
that proceeding.
Ia his office be wi!-carry with him the
good wishes OF the Bar, and they feel as
sured that his judicial position VIII only
add TO has reputation.-New York Law
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRACY
Mr.. John W. Lawson, of Isle of Wight,
Nominated for Congress.

SUFFOLK, Va, Oct. Especial. Tho
Democracy Of the Second Congressional
District met in Suffolk at an early hour
this morning. The convention was prompt
" called TO order by District Chairman j.
:. Duke. Rev l.. ii. Baldwin, OF Suffolk,
opened the proceedings with prayer. after
which the following temporary officers were
chosen: Chairman. T.. f.. Montague, of
Hampton: Secretary, W. W. Dey, Norfolk
city; SeTgeant-at-Arms, 4. III. Baker, Suf-
folk.
Mr.. Montague gave the convention ring
ing Democratic speech, and after the usual
routine proceedings the convention was
permanently organized with the following
officers: Mr.. X. &. Marshall Of Portsmouth,
president; +. W. Hunter of Nansemond,
secretary; \. II. Baker of Suffolk, sergeant
alarms. Mr.. Marshall's popularity with
the party was evidenced by his hearty re-
ception, and the generous applause with
which he was greeted.
DR.. VI. q. Holt, OF Surry. nominated Mr..
John W. Lawson, of Isle of Wight, for Con-
grcss. and before any seconding speech
could be made. some one moved to make IL
unanimous. which the convention proceeded
10 do without further ceremony. DIR. Law
son accepted, and the convention adjourned,
after harmonious session.
Hon. j. raylOr EllysOn was present and
entertained the convention with practical
speech. After the convention adjourned
State Chairman ElysOn had a conference
with the various county charmen. Reports
from all parts Of the district are OF the most
encouraging character. Conservative men
from all sections express the belief that the
second district is 10 be redeemed, and that
the party to-day organized Tor victory. The
nominee DIR. John W. Lawson, Is well and
fNOrably known in the state. lie has rep
resented his county several times in the
House Of Delegates, and has also represent
ed this Senatorial district. lie is farmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08

The Board Of Public Interest met Monday
night and considered resolution recently
referred TO them by the Council requesting
them to report what IN their judgment is
the best means to induce manufacturers to
establish plants IN this city, and how they
can best make available the water-power
of James river; also, TO inquire into the cx-
pediency Of asking the Chamber Of Com
merce 10 arrange for a national convention
Of merchants and manufacturers in
this city during the fall OF 1891 to
consider the establishment OF better inter-
state trade relations and the proper adjust
ment OF transportation rates and facilities,
aud TO petition Congress 10 make ample
appropriations for the improvement Of such
rivers rs by their geographical position are
entitled To be improved. This was referred
tO a subcommittee 10 report.
The Board also referred 10 "a sub.c0mmit-
tee the question Of considering the pr0pfiety
Of recommending an ordinance creating the
Office Of Inspector Of Buildings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
NORFOLK.
More OF the A. X ID A Captain In Dis
grace-Lively Cotton Season.

grace-LiNeiy COTTON season
NORFOLK, Va, oct. Especial. The
Atlantic and Danvile Railroad Company
has discharged nearly all of its employees in
Norfolk, and will in the future do most of
| their business in Portsmouth. The Atlan-
tic and Danyille has never been strictly a
Norfolk road, but even now will have TO do
much Of its freight business in Norfolk.
Nune of their freight force here has been
abandoned, but several of their passenger
corps have been notified TO give up their
luxuriant quarters in Norfolk and remove
to quarters assigned them in the companys
general offices in Portsmouth.
Captain John Collins, who has command
Of one OF the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad Company's barges, has
fallen into disgrace, and has been arrested
for robbing the chest OF one OF his crew OF
sIj in money and diamond ring. Besides
this charge there are others against him,
charging that he has stolen in small drib-
lets, taken at ODD times. nearly $500 from
the railroad company,
Mr.. Leon HOZler and Miss Lowe Martin,
finding that further time spent in begging
the young lady's parents TO consent to their
marriage would he uselessly spent, gave
the old folks the slip yesterday afternoon
and after proceeding with great secrecy 10
secure marriage license, walked quietly
to a minister's house ana were married.
The young lady's parents were surprised
aud shocked when they heard Of the man
ner in which the young people had taken
matters in their own hands. but have for
given them.
Two very successful revival meetings
are now being conducted in Norfolk. Ono
is led by Rev. IL. VI. Wharton, the eloquent
Baptist divine, and the other by Rev. ii. +.
johnson, a Methods, divine of Baltimore,
with a considerable reputation. Many con-
versions have been made by both eyange-
lists.
The Norfolk City Guard leave tomorrow
for the Lynchburg Fair, where they will be
the guests Of the Industrial Society. They
will enter the competitive drill and partici-
pate in the sham battle.
Cotton has been rolling into Norfolk
30 rapidly for the past few days that the
cotton presses are working three sets Of
hands might and day-to keep up with
their orders.
More money Is said to have passed over
the counters of the Norfolk banks last sat
urday than for any one day IN ilye years.
This is considered to indicate that business
is very healthy.
The anti-BOwden men have not shown
their hand yet, and the Democrats are
wondering whether they are going to re-
main in the field or are following their an
tique custom Of putting an independent
Republican in the field and voting for the
regular Republican nominee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
The Town Of fLawreDceville Siriding For
ware-Political Prospects.

LAwRENCEvILLE, Oct. special. To
one who knew our little town five years
ago, the change is wonderful. The place
was quite full of summer visitors during
the two or three months just past, and we
still have daily more people on its streets
than AT that period were seen in week or
even longer. our progress and improve
ment is enough to gladden. all who takes an
interest in the old States welfare
We are purely agricultural, and our hopes
lie in that direction. For some years il has
been believed that our soil was adapted to
the growth Of the ''bright tobacco" and
some experiments were made looking to its
development. At first, from lack Of expert
ence, these experiments were not success,
but now all is changed. 1t is an assured
fact. Our growers and curers have obtained
the best prices in the principal markets,
and men have come TO us from the tobacco
growing counties Of Carolina and bought
land.
Real estate goes up daily, and the farm
ers' faces are as bright as need be.
The trade Of two years ago In this town
might now be multiplied by two figures and
not reach its maximum. A land improve
ment company is in operation; stores fit 10
grace town OF twenty thousand people are
in full blast: bank has started with full
quota OF capital subscribed; a warehouse is
being built, and, in addition, hear OF a
staye factory, spoke factory, and sumac
mill.
All this in a climate, which as a gentle
man from Connecticut says, IL worth
alone ten dollars per acre.
As yet, all is quiet in politics. The game
| will begin next court. The declinati0n OF
Mr.. VenabIe was regretted very generally,
but the nominee is well and most favorably
known to our people, and will make good
fight. Ii Is generally conceded that the
issue will be one Of race, and that the res.
pectabiiity heretofore worshipping ialse
gods will return to the true fold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
The Lee statue Column,

The Board OF Managers Of the Zee Monu-
ment Association held consultation YES
terday with Mr.. T.. T.. T.. Burgwyn, the
supervising architect Of the Lee statue, in
reference to the cracked column in the
PEDESTAL.
Mr. Burgwyn stated that he had received
letter from the firm in Maine, who has
Il nished the columns, 10 the effect that as
soon as possible a new column would bo
sent. Until this is received nothing can be
done.
The Board decided to order bronze orna-
mental railing 70 be placed on the verge Of
the granite base surrounding the mOnu-
ment. 1t owns a hundred feet around the
monument, and will have this inclOsed with
ornamental cedar posts and small iron rods
painted lead color, and will also sow the
plat OF ground with seed, which is the
quickest and best method Of getting sod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08

limb here. an arm there. piece Of ths
trunk in another place. The list Of the
dead SO far reported ia as follows: William
: L. Green. William McGaryey. head blown
of: Martin Dolau. aged Gj; Jim Dolan
John IL. HarTigau, Michael .iIarrigan, Pat
rick Dougherty, John Newell, John Her
line, Michael Herline. Mrs. Rosie Daugher.
ty, aged -, found crushed by the roof of heI
house. All the names Of the men given
above were employed in and about the mill,
and with the exception Of Green and
McGaryev, their bodies have not been found.
THE INJURED.
The injured among others are. Daniel
llarkens. fatally: Patrick Gilpin, badly
hurt. He was standing in the door of his
house. two hundred yards from the mills.
Thomas Dougherty, seriously injured by
having stone fall on him. William Logue.
head badly cut. Mrs. Lizzie L.
Anderson. arm broken and internally
James Ward, leg lacerated. Wingtield
Thaters, eye torn out. In the excitement
and confusion il was impossible to obtain a
complete list OF the wounded. It is known
that scores were cut by flying glass and
bruised by falling beams and timbers.
IL is estimated that between seven and
ten tons OF powder were exploded. Some
reports say two or three times that much
The total loss will be from $2o0, 600 TO $500.
900. The company is rich, and will begin
10 rebuild AT once.
WIDESPREAD DESTRUCTION.
There were at least seven successive ex-
pl0sions. Every dwelling in the neighbor-
hood is reported wrecked or unrOofed, and
buildings within \ radius OF half mile
are reported more or less damaged.
At midnight a messenger brought in the
following dispatcb: Ten killed and up
wards Of twenty wounded. The little town
Of Rockland is a complete wreck. None of
its houses are left Standing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
SURRY COUNTY.
\ Negro Barber at Claremont Shot and
Killed.

CLAREMONT, Va, oct. Special. =
David Walden, colored barber Of this
place, was shot and killed this morning at
. o'clock hy c0lored boy named Oney
Briggs, who is about II wears old, while
Walden was 81. The murder appears TO
have been the result of a controversy which
the two engaged in yesterday about dog,
when Briggs threatened Walden's life.
This morning while Walden was making a
turkey call near his lodgings, Briggs came
up 10 him and said he was going TO Kill
him. Walden struck at him playfully with
the knife with which he was working and
remarked that he was not afraid. Briggs
then retraced step raised his gun and
fired. Walden cried, My God, | am shot"
and fell back dead. Briggs Immediately
took to the woods, but was soon captured
by il posse headed by Sergeant Schmidt.
lie was carried before the Mayors Court,
which rendered verdict Of murder in the
first degree and sent him on to Surry Jail to
await further trial by the County Court.
There il very bitter sentiment among
the colored people against Briggs, aud for a
long time there were strong threats Of lynch
ing him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08

supplies Of hematite from the districts
around Cumberland and Middlesborough.
They have many contracts on hand. but
they never book orders 20 which penalty
is attached. Scotch iron and steel sheets
yesterday advanced five shillings ton.
The steel smelters have asked for an adj
vance i'm wages. The Baltic iron trade is
finishing, owing % the ice. The National
Association of Blast furnacemon at Mid
dlesbOrough yesterday resolved TO recOm-
mend lcyyi OF one shilling and siXpence
q week for three months. To-day, though
the re is no prospect OF "A settlement, some Of
the Glasgow iron brokers are selling
in order TO discount the settlement.
Scotch iron, therefore. fell from fifty
three shillings and four pence to fiity-ore
shillings and elevel pence cash. The mar
ket has gone i'm a different direction from
that anticipated, but the whole position de-
pcnds on what aid the locked-out men re-
ceiye from the North Of England. Six
thousand miners in Fileshire have deter
mined % strike if 10 per cent. advance IN
wages. which they have demanded, be not
granted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
STAUNTON.
The Augusta County fair-Fine Horse
women-Religious and Political.


women-HeIigious and Political.
sTAUYToN, VA, Oct. Special. The
Fair closed Saturday after week Of fear
iul weather. The success Of the under
taking was greatly marred by the rain,
though the racing was quite good. Augusta
county and Staunt0n are famed for their
fine hOrsewOmen, and their riding on Satur.
day fully sustained their reputation. Miss
Christine Harman, Of Augusta, won the
first premium. a solid silver toilet set, given
by gentleman from Baltimore, and Miss
Emma llOgshead, of StauntOn. the second
premium, IA handsome gold watch. There
were other premiums taken, of no value.
The little girls also came in for share OF
the glory, the first premium being taken
by Miss Priscilla Goodwin, Of Augusta, a
tiny little tot Of five or six years.
The Rev. Mr. shealy, pastor Of Christ Lu-
theran church OF this city, has been selected
by the Synod OF Virginia TO take charge of
the missions in Japan, The congregation
Of Christ church held a meeting sunday
after services, and passed a number Of resO-
lutiOns urging Mr.. shealy to stay in staun-
ton. This church has for several years lost
its pastors by death or calls 10 other fields,
and now the congregation thinks under the
circumstances Mr.. shealy's duty is to re-
main with them.
There was held Mothers Meeting" at
the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon. 1t
was organized and addressed by Mrs. NJ. l..
Wells of Tennessee, a member OF the Ma
fiOnal WOmen's Christian Temperance
Union.
The funeral Of Miss Rose Hilbert, form
erly OF StauntOn, but Who died in Roanoke
last week, took place yesterday morning
from IT. Francis church, in this city.
Mr.. BushrOd Washington and family, OF
Charlestown. W. Va, have moved to Staun-
ton 10 live.
The Misses Faunt lie Roy, of King and
Queen county, are visiting friends in staun-
ton.
Hon. ii. st. George Tucker has begun his
canvass in earnest. and Democratic clubs
are being formed all over the country.
There was a meeting OF the chairmen OF the
county committees for the Tenth district in
staunton saturday. Important business
was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
DANVlLLE,
Increased Tobacco Sales suit Against
the x. X ID. Railroad.

the AZ. ~ ID. hdtlrodn.
DANyMLE, Va, Oct. T. Special. The
receipts Of Leaf tobacco on this market con-
tinue to grow. and to-day double sales
blocked when they were but a little more
tnan hall around. Prices on medium to
good and fine wrappers and filters haye
weakened some, but all common working
stocks are holding up well
Mr.. W. q. Lyles, IA prominent Young mer-
chant, and Miss Maggie III. Price, daughter
Of K. VI. Price, Esq. were married at Mt.
Vernon church at Q o'clock this morning,
Rev. l.. Il. Betty performing the ceremony.
In the Hastings Court today the civil
suit Of j. Il. Collins against the Richmond
and Danyille Hallway Company tor 10000
damages was partially tried. The testi.
mOny is in and argument will commence
tomorrow morning. Collins was an en-
ploye OF the road and was badly injured by
a railway accident last spring.
Mrs. George y. Wilson is dangerously
in, and it is feared she will not live until
morning.
Mr.. w. T.. Bethel, president of the Plan
iers National Bank, who has been danger
ously i'll for several weeks, is now cOnsid-
cred much better and there are strong hopes
of his early recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
SkLvADOR-GUATEMALA.
RumOrs OF Another Outbreak Between
the Two states.

NFw YORK, Oct. T.-Adyices received
here say the Guatemalaus and salvadorians
are lighting again on the frontier. 1t states
that war has again been precipitaled
owing 10 the inability OF the Guatemalan
government 70 exchange prisoners with
Salvador. No particulars as 10 the locality
where the fight has taken place are r..
ceiyed beyond the fact that il has occurred
on the borders Of the two countries. Great
Efforts 10 keep the news OF the conflicts
secret are being made by the Guatemalan
,raXernmauf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
RICHMOND, VA WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 8, 1890.
presiding, has been removed to the Circuit
Court of Petersburg.

presiding. has been removed to the Circuit
Court Of Petersburg.
A new bell for the hook and ladder truck
house. on Bank street, recently purchased
in Baltimore by the Fire Committee Of the
City Council, was received here to-day. Ii
weighs 500 pounds and cost twenty-one
cents per pound.
John Joiner, an emplOye Of the guanO
warehouse Of Messrs. Dayie a. Whittle. on
the wharf, had his arm broken this morn
ing by its being caught in some Of the ma
chinery.
The marriage Of Mr.. Myer saal and Miss
Mamie Myers tomorrow afternoon at |
O'Clock at the synagogue, promises TO be
one Of the most brilliant affairs of its kind
that has taken place in Petersburg for
some time.
Captain f. X. Lassiter and Lieutenant
X. U. Jones, of the Petersburg Grays, left
this morning for Norfolk to attend a meet
ing to be held there TO elect a colonel Of the
Fourth Virginia regiment.
The Republican Congressional District
Committee for the Fourth Virginia district
met in this city tonight at the Albemarle
Hotel to consider the question Of calling a
convention to nominate candidate for Con-
gress in this district. In consequence OF
the small attendance OF the members of the
committee, an adjournment was had until
the 18th inst. and the chairman was re-
quested 10 Use every effort to secure full
attendance at that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
CATHOLIC YOUNG MEMS UNION
sixteenth Annual iConveniion-sermon by
Bishop Keane.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., oct. The six
tenth annual convention Of the Catholic
YOUNG Mems National Union met here to-
day. Delegates 10 the number Of three
hundred were present. representing about
one hundred and iilty Catholic societies.
members Ot the union. fiOr 10 the assem-
bling of the convention Tor the transaction
Of business, the delegates attended in a
body bigh mass 40 ii. Patrick :
church, Rev. Father W alter celcbrant. The
sermon 90 the mi0n was preached by Bishop
keane, rector OF the Catholic University.
tie congratulated the delegates upon their
good fortune IN having grand religious
ceremony, such as only the Catholic Church
can give. He welcomed the delegates i'm
the name Of mis- cminCnce. Cardinal Glib.
hons, the pastor OF the church. and the
people Of Washington, and invoked the
blessing Of God upon their deliberations.
The business meeting was called 10 order
in Old Carroll Hall by the president, Father
Layelle, rector oi st. Patrick's cathedral.
New York. Upon the stage were number
of clergy. Cardinal Gibbons sat on the
right Of President Layelle. In an address
10 the convention the Cardinal said: ''SOme
one has said that were he given the making
Of a cOuntry's songs, he cared not who made
: Is laws. | would amend that by saying that
if were given the iormingof the character
81 the young men Of a land ! would not
care for the rest" lie went on 10 talk OF
the prospects and beauties Of the
union, and referred 10 the plans
Of work that are 10 be discussed
at this meeting, more especially the ques-
ton Of the formation Of Teaiing-rOOms and
libraries. He was frequently interrupted
by applause and when he sat down the ap-
plause was long and enthusiastic, so that
he was compelled to acknowledge again
and again.
The union was welcomed to Washington
by District Commissioner Douglass,
in q short address, % which Bishop
keane rcponAed. The business OF
the convention then began and
various reports We're read and applications
Tor membership from IS societies were Tiled
and referred. The convention will be m
session several days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
Opening Session of the Committee on Re-
vision In Aiieghany.

PIrrsBUnG, PENN, Oct. THE Commit
tee on Revision Of the Confession OF Faith
Of Tie Presbyterian Church, appointed at
opening session in the library building OF
ihe Western Theological. Seminary, Allie
ghany. this morning. All Of the dis
tinguished members Of the committee were
present, except Rev. DIR. Thomas and ;. III.
Hastings, OF New York, and Barker Gum
mere. Esq, Of New jersey. A permanent
organization was erected by the election Of
DR.. William &. Roberts, president, OF Lake
Forest College. Illinois, and DIR. William
r. Moore, Of Columbus, Ohio, secretary.
The remaining time OF the session was oc-
cupied in formulating rules for the govern
ment OF the future sessions OF the COM
mittee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08
PETERSBURG.
Langston to Run Again-Court News
The Fourth Regiment.

PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. Especial =
John NJ. Langston says that he will be a
candidate for Congress from the Fourth dis
trict of Virginia at the November election,
and that he expects TO carry the district by
5000 majority. He will apply 10 Judge
Hughes for good and honest supervisors OF
election, and says that with "A fair count
there is no doubt Of his election. He states
further, that he is determined that Malone
shall not practise any fraud In order to de-
feat him. lie claims that he has the sup
port OF President Harrison, the House OF
Representatives, and the Republican Ma
tional Committee, with NJ. 5. Quay as it,
chairman.
The, suit gof Indiana Rowe against the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company
for $i25 damages, which had been set for
trial at this term OF the Circuit Court Of
Nottoway county, Judge d. A. Hancock