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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
THE HAMPSTEAD HOMICIDE.
Guilt OF the Victims Husband Becoming
More Clearly Established.

LONDON, Oct 2S.-The evidence taken in
the coroner's inquest on the body of Mrs.
Hobbs strengthens the suspicion that her
husband helped to kill her if he did not COM
init the crime alone. II was shown cOnclu-
siNely that he had for long time enter
tanned desire to get rid Of her. and had.
upon several occasions, 50 expressed him
sell. The verdict against the Piercy wo-
man does not necessarily fasten the crime
upon her alone, and it is expected that she
VIII finally confess. showing Hobbs guilt
10 be greater than her own.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
ON Trial for Alleged Murder.

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE, Oct. 2s.-
Special. The Hon. +. ID. Irving, Judge OF
this circuit, commenced his court here to-
day. The first case called was the Com
mOnwealth against Robert Jones, L0yds and
others for the rnrder OF Thompson Deane
in September last. The counsel for the de-
PENDANTS moved to quash the indictment
upon the grounds that the indictments in the
second and third counts failed 10 state the
time. place and manner OF the killing. The
Judge. wishing to examine the law bearing
upon the case. adjourned the court until 10
O'clock tomorrow.
There is a boom in this county on min
erals, especially iron, which is pronounced
the best IN the world.
Everybody here will vote for Harry
Tucker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
LAuReNCEVlLLE.
Mr.. james 4. Epe-' Vigorous Campaign
Sales of Cotton.

Sales of Cotton.
LAURENCEyULE, oct. Is. Special. r.
In spite of the persistent rain there was a
mll gathering Of people Yesterday, and the
whites were largely in the ascendant. The
Congressional nominee, Mr. james +. Epes.
was present, and made stirring address.
Mr.. Epes l. considered here the man for the
place. His speech was what it ought to
have been-lull Of sense and just criticism
0l the enemys wantOn acts, but still cheer
mu. lie was followed by Captain Lassiter.
This speaker dwelt specially upon the real
issue OF the canvass. the supremacy Oi
white rule and its necessity, and il he AMI
Mr.. Epes left anything unsaid II was fully
supplied by Mr.. W. X. Mckenny, who con-
cludcd the discussion. Messes. Epcs, Las
-lter, and Mekenny occupied the court
room, while l.angstOn addressed his sable
cohorts without on the cOurt-green.
The people are fully alive 10 the awful
crisis upon Us, and may be- relied upon 10
do all in their power. II there Is white
man in the county who will vote for Lang
stOn his name is unknown.
This little town continues to prosper.
Thirty or forty bales Of cotton are sold on
the streets every day, and in week or ~
the bank and tobacco market viii be IN full
blast. The crops as garnered are panning
out more nearly % expectation than ever
known before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
.CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Progress of the Sixth District CampaIg.
at Keysville.

KEYsvILLE, Va, oct. 2s.-ISpecial..- -
The citizens Of Keysyile and the surround
ing country turned out in large numbers on
Saturday for the purpose Of recognizing
the Democratic club, and TO hear several
distinguished speakers who had been adj
yertised to be present.
Mr.. John {. Haley was elected president
of the Club. and j. W. Morton secretary;
Mr.. j. G. Wool and James Lee, yice-presi-
dents. After the organization Mr.. John X.
Garland, the assistant lecturer Of the state
Farmers Alliance. was introduced by Mr.
". b. Watkins, and for an hour he enier-
tained the audience in an exhaustive and
cOnyicing argument ON the issdes involved
i'm the present canvass. Mr.. j. Warren
Wool, in beautiful and ilOwery
speech introduced the boy orator
Of Southside Virginia, Mr. Walter
A. Watson, of N0ttOway, who
satisfied his hearers that he has an old head
on Young shoulders. Mr.. w. G. Darlington
and William II. Woods, were then called
for and gave us rOusing speeches. We had
hOped 10 have our candidate for Congress,
Hon. Paul {. Edmunds. with us. but we
know that be Is putting in good work IN
other parts of the field Charlotte will sus-
tain her former reputation, ana give
him ali increased majority
We are having an unusual amount OF
wet weather for this season OF the year
which materially interferes with seeding
wheat and gathering corn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
PlTTSBURG FURNACES
Preparing to Use Coal in Place of Nat
uraI Gas.


PIrTsBURG. PA, oct. 2S.-'Ghe order o
the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Withdrawing fuel from pudding furnaces,
which goes into effect tomorrow, is hard
blow 10 the iron manufacturers. II is estl-
mated that 500 furnaces will undergo en-
forced idlcness by the order until they can
be prepared for the use Of coal.
II is rumOred that the gas supply may be
again furnished. but the opinion expressed
by the manufacturers is that unless they
can secure their gas supply from Other
sources they must return TO the use OF coal
permanently. Several manufacturers have
already commenced 10 arrange their iur-
naccs for the use Of coal.
The shortage Of Gas was general through
out Pittsburg and Allegheny to-day.
large proportion OF the people who use gas
fires were compelled TO burn wood or coal.
I'm some parts Of the city there was 10 gas
supply.
The mills and furnaces consume about
twO-ffths OF the gas furnished. When the
supply is cut of from the mills the gas VIII
be turned into the mains for domestic pur-
poses. and it is believed will furnish sur
ficent supply for all requirements. The
coal operators Are greatly pleased over the
prospect that the mill operators Will return
10 the use Of coal. The demand would be
heavy. and a revival of business and In
creased prices are expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
FooT-BALLAT THE UNIVERSITY
The Meds Down the Lawyers, and the I'm.
gineers Down the Acsdems.

l
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA, oct. 2s.-TSpe.
cial An exciting and hotly contested game
of football was played here yesterdayOn the
grounds Of the Athletic Association. The
game was one Of a series 10 be played fOT
| the class championship. There has always
| been great rivalry among the several
| classes here for the supremacy in the ath-
letic field. aud very exciting have been
some OF the manv games between the
Laws" "Meds'' and "Academs." The
game between the Laws and Meds for this
session came of "A week or two ago. The
lawyers were unable to defend themselves
against the charges Of assault and battery
made by the heavy rush line Of the doctors,
and were forced TO "bite the DUST
the score standing 81 TO 4.
This session another Richmond has ap-
peared upon the ield-the engineering
| team-and where is it the engineer Of TO-
| day cannot 20? No mountain is too great
| for him to tunnel; no river too deep and
wide for him 10 span. And this speaks
| volumes for the great improvement and
progress made i'm the engineering depart
ment Of this grand old institution in the
last few years, under the. untiring and in-
defatigable efforts Of Prof. William VI.
| Thornton 10 bring il up 10 that standard Of
excellence TO which it is entitled. Three
or four years ago the total number OF engi-
neering students was hardly more than
enough TO make "A football eleven This
session there are about sixty students pur-
suing that course.
The Engineering team had for their op-
pOnents the Academs. The two teams were
pretty evenly matched. and therefore the
contest was not devoid Of interest. Both
teams hOtly fought for every inch of ground.
the game abounding in beautiful plays.
When time was called the score stood
twelve 10 nothing i'm favor of the Engineers.
1t now remains for the Meds, and Engin-
GERS to battle for the championship, and a
fierce battle may be expected. Friday the
Varsity eleven will 60 10 Washington to
play the eleven from the University Of
pa,~e yi~ania rho penpsvlvania team So
a strong aggregation Of players, having de-
feated Lehigh and several other strong
teams. and have a good chance for victory
over Princeton. consequently our team Will
have to give the boys from Pennsy ylyania
the "best in the shop" if they wish to sus
tain the glorious record made by our last
g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
LYNCHBURG.
An Attractive Wedding-Accidentally y
KIlled-The Campaign in the sixth.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Oct. Especial. T.
Quite an attractive wedding took place this
afternoon at O'Clock, the contracting
parties being Mr.. william J. Payne, OF
Richmond and Miss Carrie Zollicofer, OF
this city. formerly Of Tennessee, and niece
of Mr.. Charles ". Baton.
| Mr.. Yancey Bailey, Of Buckingham
county, a highly-esteemed citizen, while
riding through the woods rear Farmyille
had the misfortune Sunday night to be
| thrown from his horse and almost instantly
! killed.
At Wytheyille yesterday Judge W. X.
Staples addressed a large gathering Of peo-
pie. During his speech he alluded charitably
| to General Joseph Walkers apOstacy in
supporting Mills against Buchanan, whether
| for personal or other reasons. Hon. John
+. Massey, the ablest stumper in the State,
has been sent TO the Southwest to conduct
the campaign in the Ninth district, and
from now until election day the canvass IN
that district will be lively.
Captain Charles NJ. Blackford, of this
city. and Judge Flournoy, Of Richmond,
made fine speeches at Bedford City yester
day, that being court day. in the interest Of
our Congressman, Paul {. Edmunds. Cap
tain BlackfOrd spoke from the standpoint Of
man Of business, and one Of the people.
and clearly showed that the continued
prosperity Of the country is with the Demo-
cratic party. Judge Flournoy was at times
eloquent. Both speakers warned the peo-
pie against their present oyer-cOntidence
and apathy. IL seems that Van Ness, the
Republican candidate, is working very
quietly but actively, and there is need tor
the Democrats 10 bestir themselves. Our
candidate is popular and doing all in his
power. but unless the people will appreciate
the danger Of the situation and 90 10 the
polls, he may be defeated. .
During the past two weeks our city has
been infested with several gangs Of MEM
bers of the ancient honorable order Of
tramps. All of them are tough specimens
Of deprayed humanity. and there is not
among them one Of the class Of men who
are honestly seeking work and have to
tramp from necessity. On Franklin and
Daniels Hill these toughs have become
nuisances through their constant begging
and insOlent manner. Officer LiggOn ar
rested two last night, and they were or
dered TO leave town by IL o'clock, which
thpV did
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION.
Marriages OF Whites and Negroes Pro
hibited-General ProVisiOns.


JACKSON, Mss, oct. 2S.-'rhe COnstitu-
tlonal Convention this morning resumed
consideration Of the article on general pro-
visions. The following are the most i'm
pOrtant sections
The marriage Of "A white person with a
negro or mulattO, or person who shall bavc
Onc-cighth or more Of negro blood, shall bee
unlawful. and such marriage shall be
void. NO pcisU shall nc vlt5inic 90
Jury duty who is not a qualified elcctor,
and who cannot read and write. No
person who denies the existence of
a supreme Being shall hold Office i'm the
state. No person holding Office under the
United states Government shall hold any
state Office. TwO-thirds of each branch Of
the Legislature tan submit any desired
amendment TO the Constitution 10 the peO-
ole. and ifa majority of votes be east there
for it shall be inserted by the succeeding
Legislature as part Of the Constitution.
During the afternoon session PROPOSE
ton was discussed 10 require the Legisla-
mre 10 provide a pension Of so per year 10
an deserving Confederate soldiers or their
widows residing in the StaIe. 1t was re-
ferred. All wills or requests 10 ccclcslastic
codes or religious denominations leaving
them money. lands etc, are declared void
and of no effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
THE AUSTRALIAN STRIKE
sheep and Coal Industries Practically

sheep aud Coal Industries Practically
Paraly red.
SAN Francisco. oct. 2S.-The long strike
of the maritime trades unions has practi-
cally paralyzed the sheep and coal industry
in Australia, and though cable adyices say
il is settled. the colonies Will not recover
from It's effects in many months. Austria
liam papers received by yesterdays man
nrint ,,dees of reports every day of meet
ings md riots. The Government was not
strong enough to enforce the law, and fire.
qucnt riots have occurred. The strike has
affected all trades. and hard times are pre-
dicted this winter. over one hundred thou
sand men in all were on the strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29

LONDON, oct. 2s.-The coroners Jury has
rendered a verdict Of murder against Nellie
Piercey, charged with numbering Mrs.
Ilobb at Hampstead.
LONDON. oct. 2S.-The municipal author
titles Of Augsburg, Bavaria, have rendered
the freedom of the city to Prince Bis
marck.
LONDON, oct. 2s.-The IIartz District Of
Germany has been visited by heavy falls Of
snow within the last few days, the average
depth now being over two feet.
DUBLIN, oct. 2S.-Mr. Balfour and Mr..
M0reley have been subpUnaed to testify at
the trial Of COmmOner Harrison and other
participats in the Tipperary riot, which is
expected 10 take place at Marlborough or
Armagh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
Accidentally, shot

CHICAGO. Oct. 2s.-J Inn Berrigen. nag-
man at Twcnty-ffih treet and Stewart
avenue, was shot and fatally wounded last
right by August Monte, a switchmar.
berrigen was sitting in bis shanty, about
6 O'Clock, playing with -eyolyer and Try
ing 10 discharge II, but IL would not eS-
plode. Monte came in, ano taking the re-
'olyer, snapped il playfully at Berrigen. IL
exploded and the ball tore hole in Ber.i-
gems neck. The carotid artery was severed
and the bullet took a downward course AMI
lodged near the spine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
THE HENNEssY ASSASSINATION.
Prisoners demanded without benefit of
Bail.

NEW ORLEANS, oct. 2s.-Two folding
guns. supposed to have been used in the
Henncssy assassination, were found this
morning on Cypress street, near the scene
~ ihp murder. by wOrkhOuse gang. Ihom-
~ Dulry. who shot Scoilidi, one Of the ltal-
ION urieoners. i'm the Parish prison o. the
I'm .nst. was released this morning under
ss0s lond. Scoflidi is recovering. The
l+noes-v assassination case was TINS
mornlug postponed Indefinitely, on motion
of the STATE. aud the prisoners were rem and
ed without benefit OF bail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
WILIlAMS SBURG.
Good Templars' Election-William and
Mary Alumni.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Oct. 2s.-.Spe
cial. The regular quarterly meet
ing Of surprise Lodge. No. 6sl. ol
The following officers were chosen for the
ensuing term: Chief Templar. Rev. james
IL. Mass; Past Chief Templar, John :
Charles; Vice Templar. Miss Maggie Bryan
Chaplain. III. l.. Bridges; Recording secre.
tary. George T.. Beal; Financial sec.
retary, George y. Jones; Treasurer,
Miss Laura Wolfe; Marshal. G.. G.. Hem.
mclWright: Sentinel. samuel W. Davis;
Guard. Miss Alice Griffin; Deputy Marshal,
Miss Hattie wilkins: and Assistant Secre-
tary. Miss Rebecca Cloves. Trustees for
the next twelve months were elected as fol-
lows: John K. Bacon, l.. ;. Williams and
Captain {. B. Treyilian. Mr.. Bacon was
chosen delegate 10 the Grand Lodge, which
meets in AleXOndria, December ID. Two
new members were elected. The office OF
Chief Templar was urged upon Nlr. Charles,
the retiring chief, but he positively declined
20 serve another term. The reports for the
quarter were left over for next meeting.
Mr.. John b. spencer had as his guests
yesterday Mr.. Charles Putnam Bacon, OF
New York, law partner of Governor David
b. Hill. and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bacon,
also Of New York, and Mr.. Randolph
Mitchell. of Cleveland, Ohio. They have
been visiting Old Point. and just ran up
here 10 see the relics about here.
Mrs. Charles W. Coleman had as her
guests during their recent stay here Miss
Emma and Ina Thursby. of Boston. and
Mrs. Jeanette VI. Appleton, Of New York.
Mrs. Bland laliaierrO, sister OF Mrs. Cole
man, has been here on a visit 10 her sister
and has returned 10 New York.
A t.t.
Association Of the College Of William and
Mary will hold a meeting on November 9Th,
at o'clock. at the Exchange Hotel in
Richmond. The committee is composed Of
the following gcntemen-yiz.: Colonel
George W. Palm0re and Hon. b. b. Mum
t0rd. Richmond; +. :. Taylor and Robert
VI. Hughes. Of Norfolk; Captain Alexander
Payne, Of Narreuton; and Captain Robert
\. Bright. of this town. one Of tho princi-
pal matters that Will occupy the attention
Of the committee will be the selection Of an
alumni orator i0f next commencement.
DR.. T.. G.. Booth and family, who have
been absent 50 long in the mountains, are
now at the doctors place in N0ttOway
county, and will return to their home at
Carriers Grove" the latter part OF the
week.
The Executive Committee of the College
OF William and Mary held meeting here
to-day and the following members were
plt9Dut. "'ht - hi"70rf, prtiutvudcnt
Of Public Instruction; senator James ~.
-tubbs. Of Gloucester and General W. Il.
1alaterrO.
The Yacht "White Wings" which was
badly wrecked in the late storm. has been
gotten up, and the damage Will be repaired
at once.
The young mems german club gave its
first entertainment Of the season tonight AT
Cameron Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29

tered at Thorn, on the Vistula, were sum-
moned before court-martial for rioting and
drawing their swords on the citizens.
Herr Wittstart, the manager Of the or
chestra. is lying at the point Of death from
sword wounds received during an encoun-
ter with the drunken soldiers. and
city policeman named .Rummler was
attacked by party Of fourteen soldiers on
Monday night, after he had ordered them
to release "A respectable girl, whom they
were dragging TO the barracks. Rummler
Killed one Of the soldiers. and fatally
wounded four others in the dispute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
ORANGE COUNTY
sneral Lees Chances-Public schools
Corn Shucking-.

General Lees Chances-Public schools
Corn Shuekings.
ORANGE COURTHOUSE, VA, oct. 2s.-lSpe-
cial.l-Yesterday was County Court day
There were no cases ofimportance. General
Lee was on the ground, and seemed cheerful
and confident of good results on the ith
The Republicans are not organized here
and they will not poll a solid vote for Hume
by heavy odds.
The public schools are all open with
large attendance. Our county apprOpria'
tion to schools has been cut short consider
ably this wear.
Corn shucking is the order OF the day with
our farmers. We cut good crop in this
section, but it has been considerably dam
AGED bY rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
BARNUM'S CIRCUS TRAIN.
One Section Becomes Detached, and Col
IIde- WIN Another.

MACON, GA, oct. 2S.-Barnum's circus
train. in five sections, left here this morning
at O'Clock for Athens on the Coyington and
Macon road. Five miles from Monticello
the train men lost control ot the third sec
tion on long down grade, aud it dashed
into the rear Of the second scctiOn,On the end
Of which was the cooks car,preceded by a
ear containing horses. A man named
Kelly, Of Kalamazoo. Mich, who was IN the
ear. was killed, and another man, name
unknown. was badly hurt. Eight horses in
the forward car were killed. The two en-
gines pulling the third section were de-
rallied and badly damaged, AS were six or
eight ears following. The fireman Of the
first engine, Lewis Penn, was instantly
killed. The engineers Of both engines and the
other fireman jumped. The show will lose
two or three appointments. The track was
cleared tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
Panic ina Colorsd school.

BALTIMORE, Oct 2s.-Fire was discovered
in the saint Francis colored school. yes
terday afternoon, and when the cry oY hre
went up there was panic amons the 2oo
pupils in the school, ranging nom six %
eighteen years. Katie smith, aged teu.
leaped from third-story window and re-
celsed fatal injuries. The nre, which was
bu, tritling AFFAIR, was extinguished and
panic allayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA.
EXCITEMENT SUBSlDING OVER
THE LASHLEY MURDER.
Talk of Lynching Being Abandoned -
Large Tobacco ssles-Campaign In the
sixth District - Richmond Man Mar
ried In LJnchburg-state at Large.

Sixth District - Richmond Man Mar
ried I'm Jnchburg-state at Large.
DANvILLE, Va, oct. 2s.-ISpecial. =
The excitement among the negroes in
North Danyille over the Sunday morning
homicide has about spbsided and nothing
more is now heard OF the matter of lynch
ing, which was 50 freely talked about yes
terday. Jim Lyles, the man charged with
the murder Of George Lashly, is in jail, and
also the woman, Margaret Lashly, charged
with being his accomplice. Neither Of the
prisoners has yet made any arrangements
for counsel, and, in fact, seem in n measure
Indifferent TO their fate. The testimony
against both Of them, as it stands at pres
ent, is very strong.
The receipts OF leaf tobacco on this market
are again very large, and double sales did
not get more than half around to-day.
Prices remain very firm, and on filters and
mahogany wrappers they are considered
higher.
The air is full Of rumOrs that the Ropubli-
cans Of this district are secretly organizing
their forces, and it is believed by many that
eX-COngressman John X. Brown Will, on OF
before election day, come out as a Republic
can candidate for Congress. Browns
friends, however, deny this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
SURRY COUNTY.
The weather and the Crops-Personal-
Church News.

CLAREMoNT, Oct. 2s.-lspecial. A heavy
rain fell yesterday, which will throw the
farmers back in their work. The pea crop
is nothing like all gathered, and some wheat
crops are yet 10 be sowed. The crops are
good, and the people are in good spirits.
Major Mann Page, president OF the state
Alliance. left Brandon on Tuesday last, and
expects to be gone about ten days, laboring
IN the interest of his Order.
The ladies Of the lower Brandon house
hold are in Washington, but VIII be at
home this week.
Bishop Whittle will visit the Episcopal
churches in this part Of the state early IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
THOMAS HOOD.
\ Pretty Wedding in Madison County on
the 22d.

the SSd.
BLACKsBURG, Va, Oct. 2s.-.special.' r.
At 500 O'Clock on the morning Of the 22d
instant, at Fairyew church, Madison
county, Va, Miss Mary Clyde Hood,
daughter Of W. ii. and Eyadne Hood, and
Giles ID. Thomas, Of Blacksburg, Va. were
united i'm marriage. The Rev. Mr.. Lewis,
of Madison Courthouse, performed he cere-
mOnv. The church was beautifully decor
ated with flowers and eyergreeLs. The
ushers were: W. \. Hood (best mani Her
bert Harrison McBanks. II. r. Thornton,
w. II. Bo0t0n, and Mr.. Wallace. After the
ceremony the bride and groom having re-
ceiyed the congratulations OF all their
friends, the company repaired to the resi-
dence of the brides mother, where they
found in waiting a bountiful lunch.
The bride was one OF Madison county's
handsOmest, falrest, and most accom-
plished daughters, beloved by all who
knew her. She received many costly and
handsome presents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-29
A Pennsyiyania Town Burned.

PITrsBuRG, PA. Oct. 2s.-Andoyer, a
town with a population o. about 1900 ln-
habitan;s, located ON the oil City branch
Of the Eakeshore and Michigan southern
railroad. was wiped out by ire yesterday.
About twenty buildings, including the
town ball and postoffice, were burned.
Temporary relief has been given the inhah-
itants. The loss is $4,000, and is pretty
well covered by insurance.