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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
BOUGHT LICENSE. BUT DIDN'T WE'D.
Mysterious Affair in Danviiie-A Question
of fJurisdiction-Cupid Franks.

DAvvILLE. Va. Sept. Especial. lon
the arrival Of the train from the South this
morning man and woman with n small girl
disembarked. went up to the Normandie Hotel.
registered rs T. w Clawson, wife and child,
Wilmington. were assigned 20 the same room
and took dinner together. About 4.3O o'clock
this afternoon they went to the
clerks Office and made application for a
marriage license. The man gave his name as
L. w. Claws. native ,ot South Carolina
but now residing in Atlanta, and his oc-
cupati0n as journalist. The woman gave
the name of Miss Emma bcCusker, former
resident of Baltimore, Nd. but made
affidavit that she had been living in this city
for several days and that she had made up
her mind TO live here. On the affidavit
being signed by Clawson and Miss
McCusker the license was granted by
the clerk Of tue court. They then
left the Office. thor purpose being. as was
thought, tO hunt up minister TO tie the nup-
tial knot. but 1t seems they went back to the
hotel and took the same room. Later
they came down from their room.
took the street-car. rode up town and
returned in time for supper. About
7;45 o'clock the woman appeared IN the
office, settled the bill and the three then,went
on TO the depot TO take tho train for tho
South. After strenuous efforts the several
pastors OF the churches here VINO are IN town
were seen. On being questioned as to whether
they had tied the nuptial knot. each returned
the answer they had not. And so the whole
affair remains a mystery.
curious question will no doubt arise when
the case of Motley. .fcharged with killing
Young Ferguson last July, shall be called IN
the corporation court. and it will be whether
the city or county has jurisdiction. 1t has
transpired from actual measurement that
whore Ferguson fell tho distance was about
lC0 feet beyond the extreme limit of the city's
jurisdiction while where Motley stood when
he fred is six feet within the boundary. or
milo limit. Hence Motley WAS in the jurls-
diction Of the corporation court. while Fer
guson was in the county.
Captain John II. Cook. an old Confederate
soldier. and for years in the city's employ az
policeman and sanitary officer, is very Ill at
his home here
It is said that Cupid has played wild
with hearts here. and that no less than eigh-
teen or nineteen marriages are booked TO come
of during the fall and winter months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

It's Meeting in Buens yista-Commfttess
Appointed.

BUENA VISTA. VA. Sept. 2-lSpecial. The
District Quarterly Conference of the Balti-
moro Conference NJ. J.. Church. South. com
menced here last night. The district em
braces among the stations those of Roanoke
City and Lexington. with others, and several
circuits in Roanoke, Montgomery. Rock
bridge and Botetourt counties.
The attendance of both ministers and lay
men, representatives as well as visitors, from
distant points, is quite full. Rev. II. H.Whis-
ner. Of Roanoke. is the presiding officer.
Rev. g. III. Buchanan, of Ninton station,
Roanoke county. delivered the opening ser
mou before large audience. after which tho
communion service took place.
After the appointment of the standing com
mittees church extension was considered to-
day. IL was reported that new churches
were in the course Of erection at Roanoke,
Newcastle, Salem, Clifton Forge and Iron
Gate.
Rev. j. =. Laferty. ID. d.. editor of tho
Richmond Christian Advocate. is among tho
visitors from distant points attending the ses-
sion of the conference. He addressed tie
body to-day, and will deliver his well-knovn
lecture. Luck and Pluck, tonight for the
benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society Of tbs
puena Vista church.
The Buena Vista congregation have almost
completed new and elegant brick house OF
worship as well a. a beautiful parsonage. IL
was expected that IL would be completed ia
time for the session'of tho conference. Ibat
failing the Presbyterian church was rendered
for the same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
IN NORTHERE VIRGINIA.
Clarke County News, Political, Religious
and Personal.


BERRYvLLE, Va, Sept. Especial. J.
Chapel and Shenan dosh Alliance viii hold its
next regular meeting at Chapel schOOl-hOuse
September 10Th
Mr. @. g. Massey. Of White Post. has been
appointed and qualified to fiji the cffico of
county superintendent OF public schools.
made vacant by the resignation of W. +.
Meade. Esq. bir. Massey has been connected
as a teacher with our school system for some
years.
Mr. Herdic. superintendent OF the construc-
ton OF our water works system. has consid-
cradle force OF hands now engaged in lay
inc the pipe and filling the trenches.
The Democrats OF Madison and Green have
nominated Mr.. John G. Utz for the House Of
Delegates to succeed Hon. James Hay. The
latter declined to allow his name to 90 before
the convention
Mrs. William b. Lee and children. IF Glou-
cester Courthouse. are visiting relatives near
this place.
Last Saturday w. H. Young. auctioneer.
sold for Robert Mccormick. trustee. tho
Robert Anderson farm. containing i94 acres.
for s23 an acre. Mrs. Anderson was the pur-
chaser.
Mr. Charles T. Jones' one Of our most active
and intelligent farmers and member of our
board Of supervisors. Is still confined 70 his
home by sickness
Mrs. Avery Sewers. OF Bsrryville. who has
been appointed matron at the Berkely Female
Institute az Martinsburg w. Va, left Satur-
day TO take charge Of her appointment Her
daughter, Miss Katie. accompanied her and
Will attend the Institute this session.
Miss Sallie Clarke of WASHINGTON city
arrived at the Misses Pages in this city last
week
Mrs Thomas Hook died at the residence Of
her husband IN Long Marsh district Monday
nlght from cancerous affilctOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

To Visit Savannah This WInter--Inrnber-
men noet and Combine.

SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 3.-lSpecial. The
river and harbor executive committee met
to-day and required the mayor and council
TO invite President Harrison and his Cabinet
and the House and Senate committees
TO visit Savannah during the winter. This
will be done. and COMMITTEES
will visit Washington TO convey tho
invitation. Ii accepted the steamship Kansas
City will stop at Washington on her trip from
New York and transport the party TO this
place and carry them back at the termination
Of their visit. The invitation will be backed
up by all the Georgia Congressman and those
Of other Southern States
A meeting OF the directors Of the Georgia
Lumber Company and representative mill
men was held here last night. As a result OF
ita combination Of the Georgia Lumber Com
pany-Perkins f& Brother of Washington
county. Brinson & Brinson Of Emmanuel
county and q. W. Garbutt & Co. Of John.
son county. all large lumber firms
was formed. Under the combination tho
interests of the mill owners, lumber buyers
and commission merchants are made iden,i.
cal The new combine has backing of over
a half million dollars. az output OF 10000
feet of Georgia pine daily from the regular
mills and sixteen other smaller mills cutting
for it when necessary. An Office viii DO
opened in New York.
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ANOTHER MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
German Physician Again TO the Front
with Water as Pain Killer.
by cable 70 The Times.l

lDl ChNAt 10 ne llHltH.I
BERLIN, Sept 3.-Dr G. L. SLEIGH, Of this
city, has made an interesting discovery. He
was conducting experiments with a view to
determining how weak a solution Of cocoaine
would prove efficacIous as local anHsthetic
in minor surgical operations when he acci-
dentally discovered that simple water injected
under the skin with syringe renders the
flesh at that point inseneible 10 pain. The
effect of water is % create q slight swelling
resembling that caused by the sting of gnat.
space marked by the swelingi remains in
sensible for some minutes, so. that missions
can be made without causing pain.
The method of procedure is very SIM
pie. The skin at the point where the
injection is to be made is first made
aseDtic, then the point of PravaZ syringe
filed with distilled water is inserted.
The syringe is slowly emptied and white
blister appears The size of the swelling will
depend upon the water used. A halt minute
after the syringe is withdrawn tho space dis
tinctly marked by the blister is insensible
and can be cut into without causing pain.
The pain caused by the insertion of tine
syringe can be at once allayec by spraying
with ether. OF how much practical worth 70
surgery this discovery iwill prove cannot yet
be entertained DR.. Slalch made use of il in
the case of huge carbuncle 10 the thigh.
After the injection Of water the doctor laid
the carbuncle open by cross incisions eight
centimetres in length and took out the dead
tissue. the patient declaring that the opera
tiOn gave slight pain. The treatment had no
i'll effect on the healing Of the wound. In
the case here mentioned the cuts Immediately
reunited and healed perfectly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
RAILWAY CONFUSION RETURNS
From Its Inspection of the Bostian Bridge
Wrook-North State News.

From ita inspection OF the Bostian Bridge
Wrook-North State News.
RALEIGH, n. c., Sept. 3.-lSpecial. Major
.W.Wilson and Captain I. w. Mason, of the
Railroad Commission, returned here to-day
from Statesyille. where they went to investi-
cate the cause Of the late disaster near that
place Commissioner Beddingfeld was i'll
and unable 10 accompany them. The
commission has not yet held g
formal conference upon the result of
their visit 10 the wreck, but will
make the report upon it in few days.
The law does not require the commission TO
investigate wrecks, but provides that they
may do so. Major Wilson, chairman of the
commission, has expressed himself 70 the eff
feet that the wreck was not caused by rotten
cToss-ties or the spreading of rails.
Considerable excitement has been created
at Durham a. a result of some Of the occur
rences If the recent frsmens tournament
there. which las resulted IN the resignation
OF Albert Kramer. chief Of the Durham
fiIc department. There is much
feeling betWeoA the Durham and Raleigh
fire departments, and some marked discourte-
sizes were shown 10 Raleigh by Durhamites, and
Chief Kramer expressed his dsapprovai ia
plain terms. This was not relished by the
Durham company and they requested his
resignation, which has been rendered.
The Agricultural and Mechanical College
opened today with eighty boarding students
A large number from this city entered The
new machine shop which has been construct
ed during the vacation is completed and will
be used this session.
special from Henderson says: Tbs excur-
sion from Durham TO Norfolk under the man
agement of Messrs. Christian Il Warren, two
highly respected business men Of Durham,
passed through here after 10 o'clock to-day.
There was a general fight between the excur-
sionists and citizons here, mostly Of
coored persuasion. Sticks. rocks and other
weapons we're used. Mr. Christian, tho Dur
ham official. who had nothing 10 DO with
the row and took no part in it. was cut
in the cheek by an accidental missile
The conductor ran the train out Of town be-
fore the police could get warrants for those
engaged in the melee. When the train re-
turns the guilty. parties will be stopped.
There is now much excitement here about II q,
and several have sore heads.
The managers OF the Southern Exposition
have appointed Colonel Samuel III. Smith of
Winston, commissioners general OF the militia
~ department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
Il STEAMER BURNED.
The w. w. Corcoran Destroyed by fire--The
Leary Also Damaged.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Sept. 3.--About G
o'clock this morning fire was discovered on
board the steamer W. w. Corcoran. lying at
her wharf at the foot of Seventh street. In
an instant the flames spread TO every part of
the boat. The lines were cast OF and the
boat fioated out into the river and lodged
against the steamer. George Leary, lying at the
next wharf
A tug pulled the Corcoran across the chan
mel TO the flats where she burned 10 the
waters edge. The fire on the Lesry was soon
extinguished by the fire department with a
loss OF 81 900. principally to her upper works,
covered by insurance.
The Cgcoran was for twelve years the only
means Of travel to Mount Vernon. and on that
account WAS well known throughout the
United States. She was valued AT $4,000.
andinsured for $4,000.
One life was lost-that of a colored boy
named Robinson, whose escape from the
boat was cut OF by the fire, aud be jumped
overheard and was drowned. The body was
recovered. The 6re was supposed to have
originated in the hre-rooIn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
PHANTOM MAs0UE PARrT.
Social Event of the Season in scottsville-
Personal Mention.

Personal Mention.
ScorTsvII1E. Va, Sept. Especial ]
The event Of the season was the phantom
masque" party at Mrs. Blair's Friday night,
given TO their friends by Misses Theodore and
Amelia Blair 1t was pronounced a great sue
cess. The following were present Misses
Annie. Susie. Marietta and Lucy Powers;
Ellen and Juliet Boyd; Jennie Patterson, Nora
Dilard. Yirgie Grimsley, Nellie TOmpkins;
Mary Belle, Lizzie and Mary Moon; Mamie
and Bessie Hill, Brownie and BERTHE Fox,
Annie and Rose tarrar. Temple 0s-
borne, Pearl and Lbble Jefries,
Mary Bull. and Theodore and Amelia Blair
Dr. ]. L. Blair Messrs. II. G.. Harris, V. b.
Jeffries. John Davis, Willie Osborne. Ryland
Fox. Lindsay Moon, Stuart Harris. Dabney
Tompkins. Thomas and Luther Moon X. W.
Carter and Frank Hill. The Mosques were
truly "ghostly,p - and created "A great deal of
merriment and hiiarity. After dancing about
lip. NJ. they were all unmasked, and then
shone forth the beauty Of the fair bellies
and the gallantry Of the "beaux" After re-
treshments were served the entertainment
was continued until A. NJ.
The Farmers Alliance committee say they
will have band of music from Charlottes-
VILE at their big picnic and speaking here on
the 10th. They have secured Mrs. Moore )
grove as the place where the picnic will be
held.
Miss Annie Parker Harris, Of near this place,
is visiting friends ia Richmond.
Miss Bessie Moore. of Richmond is visiting
her friend. Miss Summie Dawson. of this
place.
Professor William NJ. Wagner. Of Richmond.
paid a visit 10 friends in this place this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

Farmers Alliance I'm Amherst County Have
~ Picnic.

AMHERST c. IT,. Va. Sept. Especial. J.
Amherst county Farmers Alliance had pic.
nic to-day at Fancy Hill. about ten miles from
Amherst Courthouse. way up under tho
shadow the deep blue mountains. About
three thousand people attended. most OF
whom were Of the county. some from Lynch
burg, some from Richmond A fine dinner
had been provided. brass band from Lynch
burg and distinguished speakers were on
hand About O'Clock aback carrying Harry
Tucker John ". Daniel. Lawrence Marye.
Thomas Whitehead, invited speakers. left tbs
Courthouse. Everybody who could get a
vehicle followed after
The meeting Was called to order by Mr.
William II. Kent president OF the County
Alliance At his request Koy. 1ir lGafe-
wood opened with prayer.
The address of welcome was delivered by
DR.. 5. d. Darlington. Mr.. Clarence Campbell
introduced Hon. Thomas Whitehead. who was
followed by Hon. Taylor Berry. Then camo
the important thing in every well ordered
picnic. bountiful and well served dinner.
In the afternoon the multtudes were adj
dressed by Hon. II. 1t George Tucker, who
was appropriately introduced by Nr. Clarapco
Campbell.
Colonel Lawrence Marye followed Mr.
Tucker. and was followed by Senator John w.
Daniel. which filled tho day's speaking. II is
needless 10 say that these were all hne
speeches. The audience was remarkably
attentive.
TRULY DEMOCRATIC.
Amherst has for some time been true and
tried Democratic county. Her people arc
sure to stand up for what they think right.
and there is no danger Of the county being
anything but Democratic, or having any
other than Democratic representative.
THE BOOM last summer in real estate
though not tremendous, greatly frightened
up the town Of Amherst.
MINERAL WATER.
They say that spring of mineral water Of
great medicinal value has been found here.
Amherst has had new sensation lately. A
baby girl was placed upon the porch Of house,
in which dwells one of the kindest and best
ladies in all this county, near the depot The
condition Of the child's clothing. its hair be-
ing full Of cinders. leads TO the conclusion
that it was brought here on some passing
train during the night. The poor little de-
serted one is beautiful and fair, with soft red
curls and deep blue eyes. IL was taken In
and cared for and has been adopted by gen
tleman and lady who have no children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
ESTION ron THE COURT.
Whether a Railroad Shall be Taxed Under
Certain Circumstances.

WELDON, n c.. Sept.s. Especial. THE rail
road commission has assessed the eight miles
of railroad belonging TO the w and W
road between this place and Halifax at
$4,000 per mile; $4,000 Of this. including all
property besidesrOad-b lies in the corporate
limits OF this town, and will be subjected 10
municipal taxation also The charter of the
w. and W. road exempts it from taxation. but
it is claimed that the charter allows the road
10 run TO Roanoke river. which 1t reaches at
Halifax. The track from Halifax here was
purchased from a company whose charter
contained no exemptions. Is is said the rail
road authorities will contest the Justice of
this ruling of the commission in the courts.
The number of deaths in this place during
the month of August was three. One was
white, from bronchitis, the others colored,
one of whom was an infant.
The luscious scuDpernOng grape has made
its appearance and is eagerly sought.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
CRUSHED 10 DEATH.
Farmer Killed by Log Failing on Him
Farmers Picnic-Other Nows.

LYscnDuRe. Va. Sept. s.-iSpecial. l-Ofh.
GER Adams reached here this morning from
Pocahontas with the negro murderer. William
Robinson, safely in custody.
The policeman who Was sent TO identify the
murderer, Jim Scott. returned. not finding
the right man.
Mr.. William Caldwell. of Amherst county,
near this city, was accidentally killed this
morning while engaged in pulling down an
old unoccupied log hut close by his residence
one Of the logs falling on him and crushing
him TO death. He was very popular young
man and 4 useful citizen.
The employees OF the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad Company have presented a
costly silver coffee urn and bronze clock 70
Mr.. Henry Hiden on his retirement from the
position of agent of the company in this city
aud his promotion to master of trains on the
Virginia Midland division of tho Richmond
and Dxayille systop-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

lie Receives Notice That Germany Has
Raised the Embargo on Our Pork.


WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Sept. s.-Secretary Rusk
to-day received official notice that the German
government has raised the embargo on
American pork. The agreement relative to
admission of pork into Germany was signed
at Cape May Point about ten days ago. but
at the request of tho German goyernment tho
fact was withheld from the public press until
official action could DO taken by the home
government. The agreement not only pro-
yides for the admittance of our pork into
Germany. but also affords the United States
the same schedule with reference 20 our farm
products as that enjoyed by Russia.
Secretary Rusk Is confident that he will
soon be able t. extend our market for corn
by introducing it into Germany for use as al
article OF food in the place of rye. the crop OF
which in Germany is this year exceedingly
short. TO this end be has instructed his corn
agent. Colonel g. j. Murphy, now in Europe.
10 proceed at once TO Berlin and lay the mat
ter before the German government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
COLTS DEFE1T THE 8UBITES.
Clarkson Falls Before the tnvincbie An
son-Results of other Games.

CHICAGO. Sept. 3.
RANDPA ANSON
and his babes kept
up the slugging
which has char
acterized their play
ing of late. John
Clarkson being the
victim to-day. Mike
Kelly managed TO
play ball through
ono inning, after
which he retired in
favor of Brodie.
Long, though far
from being a well
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

She Visits Monticello and Other Places Near
Chariottesvtiie.

Charlottesville.
CHksLorTxsvIILE. Va. Sept. s.-tSpsciA- +
Nelly Bly," the famous encircler. Of The
globe, has been in Charlottesville this week
and while here visited Monticello. the Univer-
sty and other places. expressing herself ~
highly pleased With our little city.
Lewis d., the infant son Of Lewis ID. and
Mary A. Aylett, died yesterday.
Miss Nellie Hinton. Of Petersburg. u visit-
ing Mrs. W. J. ficklin at Belmont"
The Rev. A. u. Dickinson. ID. d.. OF Rich
mond will preach 1T the Baptist church 10
this city next SUNDAY night.
General Thomas l.. Rosser, who lives just
above tho University Of Virginla. is being
spoken Of as = candidate for the Legislature,
The Charlottesville Coopersse Company. u
new industry situated on Rose Hill, has
commenced operations and ahead Of time.
One order consists of 800 barrels.
Mr.. Charles Leutbecher and wife, OF bsld-
moro, stopped in Charlottesville yestesday o.
their WAY TO Bedford countys
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

been recorded on The american turf in seYe-
raj years. He bet $500 in the ring here
1000 in New York and $1,000 between the
pool-room in Baltimore and Washington.
lie got all the way from thirty to eight to one
for his money and he is rom sI5.OOO to s125,-
600 richer now than he was before the race.
Following are the results of the races yes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
EUROPE'S MILITARY DISPLAY.
The Grand Army MauGuYreS Of France
Germany, and Austria.
WAR TALK CREATES DOUBLE INTEREST.
a German Discovers that Pure Water In
jected Under the Skin Renders That
Point Insensibie to Pain.


VIENNA, Sept. 3.-Emperor William OF Ger
many, accompanied by Chancellor Won Ca
privi. at Horn this morning met Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria, who was accom-
panied by the King Of Saxony, and the entire
party. surrounded by brilliant military suites
and escorts of cavalry. proceeded on horse
back to the headquarters at Gopfrtz Of the
Austrian army engaged in the maneuvres.
The general idea of the Austrian military
operations is that the force displayed is to IT.
rest the progress of an enemy advancing from
the direction of Bohemia upon Vienna. In
addition to the attention being given TO the
smokeess powder and small-bore rifle fea-
lures of the man4uyres considerable interest
is manifested in the telephone and bicycle
corps of the Austrian army which upon this
occasion participate for the first time upon 80
large a scale in the msn0uyres.
ut is expected that millions of cartridges
will be fred before these manmuyres termi-
nate on Monday next. The conclusion of the
Austrian manceuyres will be signalized on
Monday by grand review on the heights Of
Gopfritz before the Emperor Of Germany and
the Emperor of Austria of both forces engaged
IN these interesting operations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04

J Ohhs sept 3, 1871.
T Sheepshead Bay
to-day the second
race ON the card. the
Sapphire stakes for
tWo-yeGr-olds. was
won by @. T.. Smiths
colt. King Cadmus.
Mr.. Smith is the
plunger who is so
widely known as
Pittsburg Phil. A"
and his winnings on
King Cadmus aretho
largest that have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
CHASED FIVE HUNDRED MILES.
Search for a Murderer Rewarded In Fifteen
Days.

RIcHLAND. VA, Sept. 2.-[Special. l-Alonzo
Christian who murdered George Mosely juno
18th, was captured last week in Webster
county. W. Va. by w. s. Beyins after chase
of 800 miles on horseback and brought back
TO Tszewell Courthouse, Va. to stand trial.
Everybody was very much excited over tho
murder and congratulated Mr.. Beslns for his
work. Mr.. Bevins followed Christian sixteen
days through tough and Wild county,