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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
THROWN FROM HER HORSE.
Daughter of Rev. Frank stringfellow Per
laps Fatally Injured.

DAxv1L1r. VA, August 2.-ISpecial. IA
special to the Register gives an account of a
serious accident at Martinsyille. Miss Ida
stringfellow. daughter Of Rev. Frank String,
fellow. the famous Confederate scout and
now rector Of the Episcopal church at Mart
insville, was out horseback RIDING Yesterday
the roadside a mile from town in an insensi-
bic condition. Her stomach and breast, also
her head aud face. were badly torn and
bruised The horse was standing near.
The young lady was brought home
and has remained in an unconscious ,condi-
ton ever since. The doctors think there is
no hope for her Miss Stringfellow was an
expert horsewoman and capable of manag-
mo tho widest of steeds. The supposition
il That the horse became frightened and in
rearing the saddIe-girth broke. throwing the
fair rider to the ground; The community OF
Martinsville. in which Miss Stringfellow was
very popular, has been thrown into state Of
gloom by the sad accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

MARYLAND REPUBLICAN6.
The State Convention in Session at Ocean
City-Tho Platform.

Nty-tnc
OCEAN CRY. BID. August 27.--The Repub-
hcan State Convention assembled here at
noon. Ex-Congressman l.. 4. McCOmas was
made temporary chairman and after the APP
pointmcnt of committees, the convention
took recess 70 z. NJ A very careful can
vass OF the situation Immediately after
recess indicates that Colonel Van Mort,
of Kent county, will certainly receive the
gubernatoral nomination.
The platform adopted by the convention
reaffirms adhesion TO the Republican platform
of 1893, Endorses the Ffty-frst Congress. CON-
mends the administration of President Harri-
son. denounces the Democracy of Maryland
for its meaningless silver platform. arraigns
the democratic party of the State for its will
full and persistent violation of its most solemn
pledges condemns the methods by which the
Democratic majority of the last Leg islature
disregarded It's pledges, demands the repeal
of portions of tho registration law, recon-
meuds a law providing for taxation of mort
cages. charges the deplorable condition OF the
oyster industry 10 the neglect of duty and
opportunity by the Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
STAUNTON'S FAIR.
The People Gladdened by Old soils Smiles
Other News.

SrArxroN. Va. August 27.-lSpecial J
To-day has been propitious for the Fair peo-
Pile Rain. rain. rain has been the word until
this morning. The sun has been shining
bright and warm all day. Fully 10000 peo..
pie were on the fair grounds, the principal
attraction being.the Wild West show as it was
too wet for theraces. The promise for good
day tomorrow will bring in a crowd. and tho
races will all be pushed III to fill out
tho list The exhibition is n good
one and with "a fair day tomorrow it will be
a success financially.
Congressman Tucker returned to-day from
his trip to Duluth He IS greatly pleased
with the Northwest.
The local-optionists are organizing club
tonight to keep the hight alive. The county
vote on local option will be taken Saturday
The county people are greatly stirred up over
the matter. although there are only four or
five places in the entire county whore whisky
is sold AS the districts arc dry they will
stay dry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
ALLIANCE MEN IND DEMOCRATS.
They VIII Nominate Legislative Candidates
September 18th.

LuNESBUEo c. H.. Va. August 27.-ISpe-
cial. The COOL rainy spell here just now In
terferes with the cutting Of tobacco. the crop
of which is very fine in this county.
The Alliance men are having a series OF
"pIcnics." The Lewiston Alliance gave ono
near the courthouse few days ago. Lunen-
burg has always been noted for her hospital
ity, and the delicious Brunswick Stew
prepared by T. H. Goodwin. made to per-
feotion, and the refreshing beverages on this
occasion made all feel at home.
This county Is dry" at least our county
Judge refuses license 10 any ono. but ! am
told that on court days every 'darky" carries
ticker" Of corn, new dip" or mountain
dew" drink Of which one cen get, if so in
clined. ION the sly for ten cents per glass.
This is indeed prohibition which doesn't
prohibit
The Alliance men and the Democrats will
hold conventions hero on September 18th to
nominate candidates for the Legislature. The
Democrats will endeayOr 20 put up man
who will be acceptable 10 the Alliance. which
holds the balance Of power in this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
COLONEL CHARLES ALIEN SMITH
Death of This Distinguished Virginian Fire
in Amherst County.

LYxcHBURG. Va. August 27.-LSpecial. j
Colonel Charles Allen Smith. of Clifton,
Russell county, died at his home yesterday
evening. Colonel Smith was the pioneer in
the Improvement of stock in Southwest Yir-
ginia and was son Of the distinguished
Colonel Henry Smith. who was a prominent
figure in the war Of 1912. His house was ever
the seat of royal hospitality. and during the
war it was always open 10 Southern soldiers,
much of his means having been expended IN
the support Of the lost cause
Rain still continues to fall here and III the
counties about rs, but there is no danger OF
country streams.
The barn and buildings Of Mrs. Seth
Thompson. in the Atwood neighborhood OF
Amherst county. were destroyed by fire last
night One horse WAS so badly burned That II
about $4,000; no insurance. = The ire was
evidently the work of an incendlary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
CUT IN THAN.
Horrible Death of Negro by the Norfolk
and Western Road.

ROANOKE. Va. August 2Z-lSpecial !
Albert Arnold. colored man. employed as a
section hand on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, was run over on a bridge near Vinton
this morning and cut in twain. He was
track
John Grossly. one of Baldwin's colored do
tectives, captured John Prince here this
evening. Prince is the negro who shot and
badly wounded Conductor Galloway, Of the
Kortork and Western, near Rural Retreat, ten
days ago
4 cave-in occurred on one of the residence
streets to-day, revealing an immense under
ground caye-in with indications Of stalagmite
fnrmnflOnS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

General Miles thinks that grand military
gatherings camp OF nearly a hundred thous-
and regulars and militla-should be feature
of the Worlds Fair at Chicago OF course
he would not have the soldiers there merely
to "show of" but to go through evolutlons
which have been impossible. through the lack
of numbers, since the war ended. There
loo Of great benefit alike 20 professional aud
amateur soldiers. and as all Of them will
want 10 visit the fair anyhow they
may as well 20 In uniform. Anoth-
or possible benefit would DO wider
and moro lasting. There are States which
have no organized and uniformed militia
either they arc afraid Of the expense OK they;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

A Report About MIR. Ingalls, and the Iron
Industry.

Industry.
CLIFTON FoRGE, Va. August 27.-ISpecial.
Dir. J. A. Faber. the jeweler here. who was
robbed some months ago one Saturday night
of about 81, 500 worth Of jewelry, was called
upon to-day by your correspondent and asked
if he had received positive information that
the parties who were captured in Cincinnati u
few days ago were the wanted ones. Mr.
Faber said that as yet he had not learned posi-
lively that they were the right ones; be thinks
it highly probable however, that they are.
and Is expecting 10 hear in day or so.
A gentleman who well knows whereof he
speaks says that one of the chief objects Of Ar.
NJ +. Ingalls' visits 10 Europe this summer
is 70 locate at Clifton Forge a large iron work
ing industry. and tho gentleman asserted that
we may soon expect 10 hear of the removal
from over the briny deep" Of a plant that
will astOnish many persons. OF course It IL
not known whether this is positively true or
not, but the gentleman who Informed your
correspondent was speaking from authority.
Another one Of the personally conducted"
Chesapeake and Ohio excursions passed
through here yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

Each Family Of the Park Place Disaster Vic
tins to DO Allowed Fifty Dollars.

New York, August 27.-The relief commit
tee appointed by Mayor Grant TO raise funds
for the families who lost relatives in the Park
Place disaster met to-day. The secretary re-
ported 25,O42 on hand. II was decided to
allow each family fifty dollars at once. Tho
photographers union has already raised q good
sum for the families of those photographers
who lost their lives.
This afternoon Coroner Hanley. accompa-
Mod by the assistant district attorney, arrived
at the Church-strsot police station to empanel
Il Jury. There were over twenty persons sub
pu'nod 10 act as jurors III the inquest regard
ing the deaths of the victims of the Park
Place disaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
DEATHS and BURIALS.
Mrs. Holiday and MFR. FretweiI-Personai
Mention.

CHARIoTTEsUIIE. Va. August 27.-[Sps-
cial. The remains of Mrs. Kate Z. Holla-
day. wife Of Waller Holiday ESQ., arrived
in this city this afternoon at 5 o'clock from.
New York, in which city she died on the 18th
instant. The funeral took place at the chapel
Of the University of Virginia this afternoon
at O'Clock. Deceased was Miss Kate Emer-
son. formerly of the University. and a sister
OF DR. Baxter Emerson, an eminent physician
of New DIRK
Mr.. William L. Fretwell. well-known citi-
zen of this place, died last night at 1880
O'Clock, in the sixty eighth year of his age.
Mrs. Julia A. Burch. Mrs. Fannie b. Pond
and Miss Annie Burch. all of Richmond. are
visiting the family Of Mr.. j. w. Robertson,
in this city.
Rev. w. +. Robertson, pastor of the Orange
and Barbourville Baptist churches has resigned
hls charges. and will leave September Isl for
Morgan Park. Chicago. to attend the School
OF the Prophets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

that the great Midlothian mine" has been
sold by it, owners. a Philadelphia syndicate
and has been purchased by Mr. Ware u; Gay;
OF Richmond. who. representing himset ana
n large coal syndicate. viii shortly start up
tho mines again. This will revive the Old
prosperity, at which there is universal re-
ioicing.
Politics form the subject most universally
discussed at present. and candidates Tor tho
Legislature are
Thick as leaves that strew the brooks
In fall in Nallombrosa-"
Tn Midlothian district alone there are four
candidates for the Legislature, the last to an
nounce himself being the Hon. W. W. Baker.
OF Marlborough. This gentleman's eminent
public services In the past have made him
such power in the land that the success OF
his candidacy is hardly open 10 doubt.
very successful lecture was delivered by
that prince Of lecturers. Judge Farrar, at
Bethel church on Wednesday night last. 1t
was on behalf Of the Baptist church there.
and realized good sum of money for the
worthy object
Diphthera is alarmingly prevalent through
out he county. aud is proving fatal in many
instances. owing largely 10 tho damp weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
SILle the Chnrch HihIe.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 27.--In tho city
tor of the Colored Baptist church on Seventh
street, had preliminary trial charged with
stealing Bible. clock and a chand elior from
the church. The parson admitted taking the
articles but no said the Bible belonged TO
him. A an excuse for taking the clock and
chandelier he said the congregation had
only given him forty-seyen cents in month
and he bad 10 live. He was held over on
charge Of grand larceny,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

NEW YonK. August 27.-The steamer Servia.
which broke one of her propeilers about seven
hundred miles of the American coast. arrived
al Sandy Hook al 8: 40 O'Clock this morning,
and two tugs towed her up the bay.
The Hamburg-Ame.ican Company's officials
say that the steamers propeller is so con.
structed that the fans screw into tho hub.
The new fans are ready. and the vessel will
probably sail on her scheduled day, Saturday
or Sunday at the farthest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
MR.. F.lF. CAUSEY.
Newport News Democrat Endorses Him
for tho Legislature.

for tho Legislature.
NEWPORT NEWS Va, August. q, 1891.
To the Editor of The Times:
As the fall of the year draws near. we arc
reminded that the November election is near
at hand, and the question is often asked up
on the streets of our growing young city,
Whom shall we choose representa- the Demo-
Gratis of this district in the lower house of
the Legislature this fall!n While Newport
News might feel under other circumstances
that il is now her turn to furnish therepresen-
tative, yet il seems. so far "a this scribe can
gather. that this city is willing 10 give place
70 her gifted young neighbor OF Hampton.
Mr.. y. +. Causey.
Mr.. Caussy was born and reared in the
adjoining county of Elizabeth City, is thor
oughly educated and decidedly accomplished
as an orator.
This gentleman is one against whom the
Republicans can bring no charges. and who
is eminently fitted 10 lead the Democracy of
this district in the November election. as he
will certainly be able to draw out the full
Democratic strength.
"A DEMOCRATIC vorxn."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

VIII you heed the warning the signal par.
hhaps OF ne sure approach Of that moro terrible
can afford for the sake Of saving 20 cons.
torun the risk and do nothing FOR j.. We know
from experience that Shiiohs euro will euro
moro than million OF bottles were sold tho s,t
year. Ii relieves Group and Whooring Cough
at once. Mothers, do not be without d. sample
bottles free. Sold by Boleker Brothers AMI
ehall streetA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
Dr. Draper Dead.

MADISON, Wis. August 27.-Dr. Lyman @.
Draper, the noted historian, died in this city
last evening. DIR. Draper suffered q stroke of
paralysis week ago last Sunday from which
be did not rally. He had been In comatose
state until yesterday, when he became uucon.
scious, His demise will 90 mourned by his.
torical stadsDts throughout the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
Farmers, Anianco Firht.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. August PA Iimcs-
Union special from Durant. Miss. states that
in an encounter between Lecturer McAllistCr
and Editor McCune, representing the two Al
lance factions, McAllister severely punished
McCune The trouble grew out of Alliance
matters. McCune asserted that McAllister
Ind sold the Alliance 10 Wall street, and that
he had lied about another matter IN connec-
ton with McCune's personal conduct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

imagine that militia are only make belisvs
soldiers. As there viii be at Chicago people
from every State great camp OF men. well
drilled. nmenable TO discipline and taking part
with regulars in large tactical movements.
would set a number Of doubtors 20 thinking
now we might become fit TO defend ourselves
and yet not increase the standing army. and
one result would be an early increase Of the
.,il.tia fnrco
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
HannNer Cavalry.

HANOVER COURTHOUSE. Va, August a.
Especial. The Hanover troop. Captain p.
Il. Hall in command met here to-day for scr
vice. but owing to tho rain there was a small
attendance. lieutenant Colonel Percy Halves
and Captains Kirk Mathews and Henry Boy
kin, of Richmond, were present and were
warmly greeted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

Bryant and Richmond, who appear in Hoeys
funny play, Keep 10 Dark" at the Richmond
Theatre on Friday aud Saturday evenings and
Saturday matinee. August 2sth and 18th. sent
moro money 10 the Charleston Is. g. earth
quake sufferers than any theatrical company
in tho country They PLAYED Keep IL Dark
at Ford's Grand OUere House. Baltimore aud
together with John +. Ford donated the en-
tire receipts Of the week, about IS. 600, H. the
euHoFara
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
THE GREAT MIDLOTHIAN MINE.
Report That II VIII Soon be Operated Again
Politics.

MIDLOTHIAN. Va. August 27.-lSpecial. J.
Seldom do news items appear in the paper
from this point, yet it is as well that the rest of
the world should know sometimes of our ex-
istence. We are here in the midst Of the
mines, which, by the shipments OF coal made
therefrom. were al one time source Of tre-
mendous wealth 70 this county. For many years
these mines have lain idle, but this commu-
nifty has lately been set all agog by the report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
GEORGE 4. HUNDLrY.
52S east Broad street.
For sale by

The ladies should not forget that tho first
matinee OF tho season at She Richmond Tho
atre is on Saturday afternoon. August 29th.
when Bryant and Richmond will appear IN
Hoeys funny farce. Keep II Dark Tho
very fine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28
w. i. DRRw& Co..
500 Main street corner Fiuhth

No lady or child should fail 70 attend the
first matinee of the season At. tho Richmond
Theatre Saturday August 2eth. aud -ee
funny bryant sand Richmond in their laugh.
ing whir.windL Keep II Dark"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

We have on band about one hundred pair
Of shoes made to order from $3.50 10 $40 that
are slightly soiled, but as good as can be made
Xour ohoica for a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-28

There is no moro agreeable and refreshing
drink during the hot weather than a glass Of
cold beer. The Baltimore Brewing Com
pany's Export Brewage is the best on the mar
ket. IL ia pure well brewed, sound. has tho
requisite age and every bottle is guaranteed.
IL is tonic; u strengthens the whole system.
induces cheerfulness. is exhilarating and pala.
table.
" Good health and good cheer
Both come from good beer ;"
To- aola br
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25
cnnldn.tT - -.

Il IS painful & Z III thai Tire father 81
his country practiced deceit down il
Jersey Elias B0udinot, whose papers
are getting printed, reveals this side Of
Washington's character. He actually
played trick on Sir William Howe and
made him believe he had ~ 900 men Ia
his army about Monistown, when he had
but 5000. II seems that Howe had sent
one Of his innumerabIe spies, who were
Tories in New York and patriots IN
Philadelphia, to see what was going on
about Morristown. The adjutant gem
eral found out the rogue and asked Gen
eral Washington if he would not have
him arrested
No, said the crafty Virginian- land
here lquote Boudinot--"b but ordered him
70 90 home and Immediately TO draw re-
turns from every brigadier IN the army
Of the number Of their brigades, making
the army to consist of about II, 900 effect-
I've men, etc.-to place these in the
pigeon holes Of his desk, and then TO get
introduced to the spy and invite him to
lodge with him. Ioendeay0r to get him
TO sup with him alone About 8 O'Clock
In the evening 10 have an orderly SER
geant to call on him with positive orders
that the adjutant should attend the gen
eral ia haste; that then he should make
an excuse 10 the gent. suspected as a spy,
and leave him alone about half an hour.
This was done and in this interval, as
was suspected, the spy took a copy of
the returns, and next morning went of
with them to New York. This convinced
General Howe that we were too strong
to be attacked and saved us thro' the
winter.
Professor Hasmer, who has written SO
well about Sir Henry Vane and Samuel
Adams. thinks that Adams and Frank
lin did not behave quite right IN the
matter of Governor Hutchinson's letters,
which put Massachusetts in the hands of
the patriots But here is George Wash
ington, who could not tell lie, = max
ing his brigadiers all tell one Alas,
alasl revolutions are sinful games. y.
3. Sanborn. ia Boston Advertiser.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

The dictionary says. "a balsam is a
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druggists Large bottles 90 cents and
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

An Implied Refusal. II Harry she
positively refuse your Jack tdeiectedly)
Not exactly. When asked her If she
ever thought Of marrying, she said she
had never yet had man ask her about
-IEpoch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

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store in here, mammal Mamma (who
has a headache)-Ccrtainiy but you
must be very, very quiet Tommy
Well, we'll pretend we don't advertise. -
fart in Advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

II say, Bill, wot makes you go round
with that there barrel over yer 'ed?n
(" Use got ter do it, The gals folier me,
50 Use Obliged ter disguise myself. ~
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-25
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