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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
40 ISSUE CITY PONDS.
4 Vote of the People 10 be Taken--Death OF
Mr.. Daniel Inrrison.

MIR. Daniel Harrison.
CHABLoTTEsvILE. Va. Sept. 19.-lSpecial.l
At the last meeting of the city council the
finance committee recommended that the
sam Of a.. 900 be appropriated for streets next
year Ii was also stated that ia order go place
our treasury in a moro healthy condition and
OF the same time enable the council TO make
judicious and much needed Improvements in
our streets, 1t is necessary 10 get rid OF the
floating debt, 10 do which will require vote
OF the people authorizing an issuance OF bonds
tor this purpose. The committee saw no
reason why this vote may not be taken at the
November election.
Rev. j. O. Seasons. formerly of Georgia
now of Eastern Virginia. a son-ln-law OF MIR.
w. X. Kent, of this city. will preach at the
Baptist church tomorrow. On next Tuesday
Nr. Sessions and his family will leave for
Louisville. hy., where Mr.. Seasons will attend
the seminary ut that place
Mr. Daniel Harmon, an old and respected
citizen of this place, died suddenly at his resi-
dence, on Preston Heights, this morning
about O'Clock. 1t is thought from apoplexy.
He was in his usual hoalth yesterday and last
night. retiring about IL O'Clock Dir. Harmon
was a native Of alexandria, but has been Il
resident of this place for many years. whore
he engaged in merchandising. afterwards fill
ing q responsible position in "a bank In this
city. For some years past he has been en-
gagged in the insurance business. He leaves a
wife and five cbildren-three sons and two
daughters. The funeral services will take
place on Monday, when IL is expected that
two of his SONS residing In distant States will
bepreseut.
Mr. James NJ Clarkson. of Florida has
been IN this city AL this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
THE KILLING JUsTIFIED.
Joseph T. Howerton Dismissed on she
Charge OF Killing His Nephew.

DAxvI1LE, VA. Sept. Especial. l-Jo-
seph 7. Howerton we'll known and promi-
nent farmer of this county living in the
Mountain Hill neighborhood. was arrested
this morning, charged with killing bis
nephew, William Howerton. Jr., of Reidsyllle
NC The case was heard by Justice III. }.
DodgOn. at Elliotts Store. this afternoon. IL
seems that on the sth instant William Hover
ton left Reldsville 70 visit his uncles family
at Mountain Hill. In Danyille he got drunk
and likewise belegerent On his way from DAM
vile 10 Mountain Hill he told several people
that he was going down there 10 whip a man
named Miller son-in-law OF Joseph T.
Uowerton. When he reached Millers house
be found that Miller, who is q engineer on
the Atlantic and Danyille road, wa1 away
from home. He told Mrs. Miller his cousin. he
had come there to whip, Miller because Miller
had treated his father badly. Heabused and
cursed Mrs Miller. In the absence of her hus-
bond Mrs. Miller went to her father
and appealed 20 him for protection.
Joseph Il. Howerton, tho father. went 10
where William Howerton was, and demanded
of him 70 know why he had cursed and IL
suited Mrs. Miller Warm words and fight
followed, in which William HowertOn was
whipped. The next morning he left Noun
tain Hill for Danvlle, and that night took the
train for Reidsyillo. Arriving there he in
formed his wife that he hsd fallen
from buggy and hurt his head
from which he was suffering. The next morn
ing he was unconscious and gradually grew
worse. until the Saturday night following
when he died Tho doctor. who held post
mortem. decided that he died from the effects
Of fractured skull. James Howerton. a
cousin Of the deceased. then went 20 Noun
tain Hill. and, upon the strength of what
lie learned Of the fight between William
Howerton. Jr.. and Joseph L. Howerton.
sworo out warrant against Joseph Hover
ton, charging that tho death of William
Hawerton was caused by blow with the
butt end Of pistol, which blow was inflicted
by Joseph L. Howerton in the fight on the
night Of the sth. Justice Dodson. sitting
under the shade Of an outrageous chestnut
oak tree at Elliott's store. a milo from Dan
vile. gave the case three hours consldera-
ton this afternoon. and after hearing all the
testimony fined Joseph I. Howerton $40 for
carrying concealed weapons and discharged
him from the charge of murder.
Receipts of leaf tobacco for the week were
very light the sales amounting to not over q
quarter # million pounds. All grades Of
sound stocks were IN good demand and sold
readily at outside quotations except common
filters. which were sOmewhatea Ter with good
first class filters in active demand There
was very strong demand for good working
Tugs from to rs cents. The offerings We're
very good 81 mewhat above the average. Very
little of the new is coming IN yet, not enough
- report on. though that sold brought very
satis factory prices. OF course at this season
prlmings constitute the bulklof new offerings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
O.her North state News.

State-Auditor Sanderlin to-day paid s40O re-
ward for the capture and delivery of William
and Thomas Whitson, two brothers. wanted
for the murder of G. Q. Bird, in Mitchell
county, over two years ago. The reward of
$500 each has been outstanding for both muir
derers since 1882 and they have just been cap
tured
Governor Holt to-day authorized the ex-
change of courts between Judges w. A. Hoke
and j. L, Graves, by which Judge Hoke will
hold fall terms OF the Yaikin and Stokes
courts and Judge Graves will bold fall terms
of the Lincoln. CASTOR and Cleveland courts.
A special from Wake Forest College states
that there are ais students now enrolled there.
which is the largest number ever recorded
there at this period of the fell session.
1t is announced that Evangelist Sam Jones
will hold series of revival meetings at Viii
mington. beginning October o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20

Appropriate Weather for Curing Toosoc"
and Fodder Reports From the State

Icxcununo Va. Sept. i9.--lSpccial.l j.
Following is the twenty eighth weekly wealth
or crop bulletin of the Virginia State Weather
ssrv;ce co-operating with the United States
Weather Bureau. Department OF Agriculture.
for the week ending Friday, September H.
1891. received at the central Office. LynchburR'
Va:
Reports for the past seven days show that
the conditions as to weather and temperature
have been generally very favorable 10 al
growing crops and for preparations fot see seq,
ing fall crops. Tho temperature was sigh'1y
below the normal at tho first OF the week, iois
lowed by higher temperature. The ram OF
last Saturday in some sections was
followed by generally cloudless weather ana
absence OF rain which has proved benenciai
20 oil growing crops. Germ and tobacco nave
advanced and improved. though the h,gh
temperature OF the last few days has probaoiy
been iniurious 10 tobacco that has been cut
and housed. Flowing for fall feeding Is sun
in progress. but ia some sections II u nearly
finished. Tho remarks Of special correspon-
dents are:
Lynchburg-Rainfall ~ inch on Satur-
day followed by cloudless. fair and warm
weather. with temperature Of " on the loth
Conditions favorable for growing tobacco ana
corn.
Bedford City-Tobacco. cutting he's begun.
The leaf is large and heavy. Corn IS doing
well. The weather is favorable for oil farm
work Pastures are in splendid condltioni
now Flowing continues, but rain Is needed
for continuation Of this work. Farmers are oil
busy.
Dale Enterprise Weather conditions favor
able for farm work. Corn cutting and seed
ing has begun. Sunshine is most needed Tor
corn. No rainfall.
Stanton. Conditions of tho weather nave
been favorable 20 corn in ripening ana al
farm work. Most of the farmers are ready 10
seed their fall crops No rainfall.
Nottoway Courthouse Fine sunny weather
has been highly favorable for maturing ana
cutting tobacco and curing corn fodder Rain
fall. Go inch in two days.
Richmond Rainfall, .4S inch on Satur-
day. which was followed by weather favor
able for oil growing crops.
Scottsville past week has been fayora-
bic u gathering md curing fodder and the
ripening Of the sweet potato and peanut
crops. Another week viii complete the fod-
der harvest Rainfall. 20 inch on Sunday,
followed by fair weather.
Norfolk Conditions generally very fayora-
BILE for all growing crops Rainfall. 10 men
on Saturday and Sunday, followed by fair
weather
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Dance mt the n1iiiboro.

MnIBoRo SpRIvGs, Va. Sept. 1o-Speciall
Saturday about 90 persons put IN their az
pearance here and were warmly and Hospitality
welcomed by Mr.. Baxter the proprietor, for
q dance After d repast of all the good things
music was sounded in the ballroom. Miss D..
Gwinn danced with Mr. Lyle. Miss Eva Reyer-
comb with G. {. Cauthorn, Miss Ella Wallace
with p A. Tankersloy Miss Beatty with }. Q.
Revercomb, Miss Jennie Miller with J.; i.
Wright, Miss Mary Gwinn with Mr. Cauley,
Miss Matte Revercomb with W. Cauley,
Miss Minnie Mayso with Mr. Tankersley,
Miss Maggie Miller with L. Lipscomb,
Miss Vivian Vance with III. G. Wright. Miss
Esteo Mayso with J. T. Kincaid. Miss Gwinn
with A. s. Beatty. Miss Lille RatcliH with j..
D. Bradley. Miss Matte Miller with William
A. Vonable. Miss Jennie Maloney with Mr..
Tyree. and Miss Beatty with Mr.. Riyercomb.
The guests registered from Bath, Augusta.
Rockbridge, Highland, Allegheny, West Viz
GINA Maryland, Washington city and New
York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Four Men Seriously Injured.

PrTTsBURG. Pa. Sept. 19.--Four men were
seriously injured in an explosion at Carnegie
d Co. s homestead mill at 1880 o'clock this
afternoon. One will die and the others are in
a very dangerous condition. They are James
Mcclure. burned about the face and stomach
cannot recover; William McLuckie. seriously
burned; Edward Williams seriously burned;
Jacob Linn, seriously burned The men were
working in the PIT IN the converting depart
ment of the mill. A large crane. used to
carry molten steel, was in operation above
them. Attached 10 the crane was an immense
ladle filed with tho boiling metal. A link Of
the chain snapped. emptying the contents Of
the lade upon tho men. The metal exploded
scattering the steel in all directions. The
victims were almost covered with the molten
metal and were horribly burned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Alexandria Affairs.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Sept. l9.-ISpecial. Next
week the schools will have all opened. The
public schools start with about the same
number of pupils az last year. 800. st.
Johns Academy has good school this year
boys there from all over the country. Three
is the number from Richmond.
The jeff Phillips case goee over until next
month, as do several important cases on the
docket Of Judge Norton's court.
Market space was reopened this morning.
The fight for the House OF Delegates in
Prince William will be warm. The candi.
dates are Captain r. H. Tyler, Colonel
Edmund Berkeley, and DR.. John s. Powell.
The Alexandria brick concern IS loading o
vessel with building brick for Norfolk. This
vessel viii be the first laden schooner to so
ont of Hunting creek in fifty years.
The Misses Klinefelter, Of Baltimore. are
visiting the Misses King.
Rev. Mr.. James l. Vance has returned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Handsome Monument Unveiled.

WIxcHEsTFR. Va, Sept l9.-ISpeciall.- -
The Sedgwick Monument Association unveiled
a handsome granite monument 10 day in the
National cemetery In memory OF General
David A. Russell. The floral tributes were
profuse. and large crowd was present.
The veil vas raised by surviving relatives
from Massachusetts, Ohio and New York,
consisting of Colonel Russell two sisters and
two nieces.
Major-General Wright delivered the open
ing address The monument Was presented
by Major-Ceneral Getty and was received on
the part of the Government by Captain W. A.
Donaldson. superintendent of the cemetery.
The veterans received cordial welcome
here and returned TO Philadelphia this even
ing after three days visit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Highland Springs Matters.

H1GHLAND SPRINGS. Va. Sept. 49, Special
The school board have appointed Miss
Stagleider as teacher for the now school at
Highland Springs, which will open Monday,
September 2lst. gin the new school-house on
Juniper avenue.
The set of band instruments for the High
land Springs brass band arrived from Boston
Thursday and Mr.. James NJ. Rayhorn has
been appointed leader and instructor
About two thousand volumes of books have
been shipped from Boston for the. public
library; which will be opened as soon as ar
Engagements ore completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Deaths In Kockbridge.

LEXINGTON. Va. Sept. ls-lSpecial j
Mrs. l. p Steele. the widow of the late j. G..
died last night at Buena Vista, after linger.
ing illness She was buried this afternoon
from the Presbyterian church. this place,
Rev. DIR. Preston, officiating. The large rs.
senblage at the grave and the beautiful
floral offerings attested the popularity Of the
deceased.
A. A. McClung. a wealthy and prominent
farmer Of this county, died yesterday and
was buried to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
uampden-sidney Notes.

AMPDEN-SIpSEY, Va, Sept. 19.-lSpecial. !
The sound Of the hammerers are still lively
among us as the seven new homes have not
all reached completion.
One of the new dwellings has Just been
occupied by Mrs John Dabney, returned
missionary from Brazil, whom we all gladly
welcome to our midst. How often do Occa-
sions Of rejoicing and regret come hand il
hand.
While ever ready 10 receive new friends, we
dread TO say goodbye" to those who have
long bad their home with US. AL OF our
town feels regret at parting from Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor TaiaferrO. who so TO Christians
burg. Mrs Taliaferro 10 become principal of
the Christiansburg Female College and Mr..
Talaferro to assist IN the business and domes-
tic management Of the institution.
DR.. Mcllwane is found 10 have enrolled SO
far l45 students at college. After q great
amount of clectioneering among the boys the
two literary societies have taken in about the
usual number Of members. The senior class
contains thirty-five students the largest fol-
q great many years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Another Serious Collision.

MASON. Mich. Sept. 19.-At the Columbus
street crossing here this morning. the engine
of a south bound train collided with wagon
on which were seated Fred Avery, seventeen
years old. Henry Curry. aged ten. and Willie
Welch. aged eleven. Avery WAS severely in
jured about the lead and side Curry's skull
aud right arm All spine were injured and
Welchs skull is fractured, his right leg
broken at the thigh and he is also Injured
in&Axnally and !capnos live.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
DEMocRATs ys. ALLIANCE.
Zach lave Opposing Candidates In the Field
for the Legislature.

KEYsy1LLr. Va. Sept. 19.-ISpeciall-A
arge crowd Of delegates and others assem-
bled at Lunenburg Courthouse yesterday for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for
the Legislature.
The Democrats met in one hall and the Al
lance delegates in another; A committee
from the AAiancc proposed TO the Demo
cratic convention that they would support
a good Alliance Democrat If they nominated
one whereupon they nominated j. ". over
bev. ex- treasurer and ex-nembeT OF the Legs
1ature and an Alliance man.
The Alliance convention refused to accept
Mr. Overbey and nominated Mr.. Elmer Viii
liams. so there are now two candidates in the
field The two conventions were IN session
until II o'clock at night. Much speech max
inc was INDUCED in and many bitter feelings
engendered IL is not known yet whether
the Republicans will nominate a candidate.
IT is TO be hoped that the Alliance md Demo
Gratis will vet reconcile their differences and
unite upon a third man.
The Alliance and Democrats are harnonl-
Gus in this county. and are all solid for the
regular Democratic nominees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
NOTA JILTED LOVER.
Sensational Developments to he Made In the
Baumgurten Suicide.

CHARLOTTE. N. c., Sept. l9.-ISpecial. J.
Interesting facts have developed in regard TO
the reported suicide of Moses Baumgarten,
of this city, which occurred in Charleston.
Letters from his fance found in his trunk,
furnished food for thrilling romance. They
have not been given TO the public. At any
rate he was not q Tilted lover, as assigned las
the cause of his death. The yonug lady has
of her lover
A serious cutting affair occurred here this
afternoon between June Lee and Rosso Wolfe,
well-known citizens of Sharon township. Lee
was cut 1t six places. Wolfe was placed under
heavy bond Both men were drinking.
The Good Samaritan Hospital for negroes
Will be opened this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
COLONEL FULKERsoy DID NOT GO
To the Reunion OF Veterans on Account of
Times Editorial.

BRIsToL, TENs., Sept. 19-ISpecial. ION
August 18th Colonel A. Fulkerson. who was
q major of the Nineteenth Tennessee Infan-
try and afterwards colonel of the Sixty-third
Tennessee received an invitation t. a reun-
ion OF the Seventh division Of Federal troops.
General George ". Morgan. commander. TO
take place September 18th. 18th and 18th. He
accepted and few days afterwards saw in TIE
inns an article which referred to the senti-
ment expressed in Detroit st the q. A. r. re
the blue and the gray was sung and heartily
epplauded. He then wrote TO Captain John
NJ Brooks. by whom he had been invited
and asked if the article was true. A good
deal of correspondence took place, and az
Colonel Fulkerson could get no plain denial
OF the sentiment exhibited, he declined to 90
to the reunion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
IAN, BOSWELL & SHUMAN,
AGENTS. 1901 MAIN STREET.
By John T. GoddiD.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
Bank and Eleventh streets.

COMMISSIONERS AUCTION. SALE 0 OF A
u DESIRABLE SMALL BRICK DWELLING.
No. COS NORTH SECOND STREET.
By virtue of decree of the Chancery Court OF
the CITY OF Richmond entered on the 25th May,
Isll. in the case OF Johnson's executor against
Kings administrative, &c the UNDERSIGNED.
special commissioner, will sell at public auction
on the premises on - ,o
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER o. 1891,
nj t:30 T. ~, that desirable two-story brick
dwelling 500 on east side of Second street be-
tween Ieigh and Jackson streets. containing
four or five rooms. City water and culyert on the
premises The lot has front OF twenty.one
feet and a depth OF ono hundred and thiry feet;
Terms: One-third cash; balance IN SIX and
twelve months for negotiable notes. interest
added and title retained until last note 10 PAID
and conveyance ordered by the court.
HILL CARTER Special Commlssloner
Johnson's Executor,................- flaihtlh'
Against
Kings Administrative, &c.......... defendants.
IN rIiF CHAScERY COUNT OF TIE CITY or RICHMOND.
l. Charles w. Goddin clerk Of said court, GER
tify that the bond required Of the special com
missioner by the decree IL said cause OF May
o. 1891 has been duly given.
Given under my hand this nth day Of Septem-
Der. 1891. cHAS' w uobDpiNt
so l2-tds. IieIh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Church Sociable.

BUENA VISTA. Va, Sept iS,-LSpocial. !
Tho Presbyterian congregation at Buens
Vista met by appointment at the residence of
the pastor, Rev. Robert f, Campbell, laste
ing, and enjoyed most delightful entertain
ment Among the visitors present was Miss
Emily Glasgow, of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Charged with Assault.

CLIFTON FoRor, VA. Sept 49, Especial J.
jim Holland and one Ially were arrested here
this afternoon, charged with assaulting two
young ladies on the street. They will have
their preliminary trial in the morning.
Since the arrival Of the pny-car yesterday a
number of the railroad employees have been
making merry" and as a result the lookup
is oyerllowlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Injured I'm u Fight

struck A. M. Martin in the forehead with
rock at an apple butter boiling. fracturing
Martins skull. The parties live in Cave Spring
district, this county, aud the difficulty grew
out of an old grudge. Martin may recover.
and Hofauger is out of jail under $3.50 bail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
Parlor Cars on G. & q,

The Pullman parlor cars running between
Nos. and will be withdrawn in few DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20

See Kajanka' and imagine yourself in
the realm Of the fairies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20

"Ksjanka," outrivalling in gorgeous pro.
duction any spectacle in the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-20
AUCTION sALEs-Hfonday.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.
OO-O~NO~N~.~~~-~~-~~ ~~~~~~~-~~-o-~~~o~~~
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

No. sis east Clay street, detached brick, water
being put N premises, $3.50 per annum.
No. III eaat Clay street, rooms, $3.50 per
annum.
No Goa east Clay street, suitable for business
Of any kind. $500 per annum.
No. 1912 east Broad street, store and dwelling.
good stand for any light business. 500 Per
8nnum.
No 3iis Poplar street, large detached brick
si6s per annum.
No. s22 Duval street. rooms, $50 per annum.
No 40 north Eighteenth street, brick, rooms
$i20 per annnm.
No soO9 east Clay street, brick, rooms. si2o
per annum.
No. 1907 st. John street. ; rooms. $3.50 per
apnnm.
80. 3O5lS Reservoir street. rooms, si9O per
annum,
No. 1904 west Cary street 6 rooms, $3.50 per
annum.
No 500 Reservoir street. rooms si9o per
annum.
No. IA north Twenty-third street. brick.
rooms. 81 per month.
No 1917 Ashland street. rooms. s. per month.
No. 9O6 north Twenty-ninth street. upper floor.
60 per month.
No. 1909 north Twenty-seventh street, 60 per
month
No. 40i Cabeil street. $3.50 per month.
No 22S Washington, near Beverly, az per
month DEMON, HtfPtk co,
se2O-lt S2l Main street