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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-19

Benevolent Union. which meets in Scranton,
Pa, TO morrow. left to-day for that place.
Among them were ex-president NJ. Glennan,
owner Of the virgnian.
A lady living IN South Portsmouth. having
become demented. thinksshe must fire every
thing, and she quietly yesterday placed a
quantity of infammable material in her back
yard and ignited it, Before serious damage
was done it was discovered and extingushed
Lieutenant II. G. Fisher. Of the marine bar
racks has been ordered to South America by
September list.
The Bay View Club at Ocean View. the
members of which are mostly city officials,
give a princely dinner to-mo.r row afternoon.
IL is said Malone wants Norfolk negro
named Harris 10 get the Haytian mission, but
Langston will fight him.
The Liquor Dealers Protective Association
still hangs on. though there is great dissatis-
faction in their ranks. Many Of the members.
il seems. are tired of being tied up and handi-
capped by their obligation to prevent the fla
grant violation of the law. which the grand
jury and Judge Brooke partly stopped, and
want to be free to do as they please
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thinqs for months, but yesterday she was con.
fronted by number of women who had SUI.
fered by her visits. She was sent up for eight
months. .
John Kopland was charged with taking 20
in United States currency from John stephens.
There were number Of witnesses. and AZ the
motley procession marched up to the dock
they gave = striking illustration OF Castle Car
den on the arrival Of an immigrant steamer.
Stephens, il appeared, had some time ago
passed q Confederate note upon kopland.
and on Saturday Kopland requested him to
change IS for him. Stephens cheerfully com
piled. but in return for his silver he received
a note like the one he passed ON Kopland.
"He who laughs last laughs best was fully
demonstrated when the Justice declared the
case dismissed
William Moore and Sarah Brown were fined
1880 each for fighting in the streets.
Henry Joyce (white) was convicted OF steal
ING Ratchet from huckster in the Second
market. This is only one of the many times
that the populations of Henry have been
noted. so he was given sixty days.
Virginia Johnson. charged with assaulting
Georgia Sweet. was fined $3.50.
Richard Calvin was sent to jail for thirty
days in default OF 800 security for trespass-
ing on the property Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad.
The dog-cstchers were at work again on
Monday. Susie Jackson (colored) George
Duke and Charles Hutzler (white), were COM
PEELED 10 take out license.
Cornolia Jones was fined $3.50 for slapping
the infant child Of Mr.. J. B. Weisiger.
John Woodson and ID. q. Wilson were as
sessed ~ each for being intoxicated upon the
strtets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-19
DANTILLE SOLDIER BOIs
Encamp at Bedford-The Murderers OF O..
Mosca Captured.

LYNcHDURG, VA, August 1s.-[Special. ]
The Danville Blues arrived at Bedford Alum
Springs yesterday aud will encamp for week.
some of the Dsnville Grays accompanying
them, and good time is expected.
The colOred woman. MOllie Davis, who was
wantonly shot yesterday on Salem street by
William Robinson, as reported to THE TINES,
died last night from the effects of the wounds
The murderer has not been caught but he is
reported to have been seen in Roanoke yes
terday
number Of tramp colored thieves were
arrested in the city last night and lodged in
Jail. In their possession was found large
quantity of stolen goods some Of which were
identified as having been stolen in Roanoke.
Two OF them were armed with pistols, and at
tempted TO shoot Officer Harris when ar
rested. and all had gambling instru-
ments in their possession. They have
been depredating on the unsuspecting people
of the surrounding counties for some time
but are now safely housed in jail for some
months and perhaps years
II is reported to-day that the two negroes
who so brutally robbed and murdered Mr. c.
Mosca at Buchanan late Monday night. as re-
ported in THE TIMES, have been arrested in
Roanoke. They were spotted. il is said. by
conductor on the Shenandoah Valley railroad
who got description Of them in Buchanan
and saw them when they boarded the train
with flush OF money in their pockets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-19
SAN JONES CRIED DOWN.
The PugIIistic Parson fuses to Meet Wet
Advocate in Debate.

STANTON, VA. August 1S.-lSpecal. This
has been day of intense excitement. The
country people came in in large numbers 10
hear Sam Jones. Business has been SUSPEND
ed TO large extent and will be during the
week. Jones has made two addresses today
at the tabernacle, and is speaking again TO-
night.
The negro Hector entered the courthouse
yard tins afternoon 10 make on open air ad-
dress. The sheriff under instructions from
the clerk ordered him out but upon appeals
from the liquor men he was allowed to speak.
The crowd was a large one and very much
excited. composed of white and colored peo-
pie.
When Sam Jones was here. in June. he said
he would come All the way from Texas to
meet any man who would speak against him
on the liquor question. The Dry commit
tee submitted challenge TO the Vets
for JOINT discussion, which the Vets
promptly accented and asked for committee
10 arrange Tor a discussion tonight AT X
o'clock. The 'Drys" evaded this proposition.
and finally said that their challenge was in
tended to include Mr.. Jones. This was
square oack-down tho cock refused to
night" Jones back down is severely crti-
ccised and is good lick for the VETS" and
Jones Boosting is nipped in the bud.
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He FIRED HIS POSY0FFICE.
James G. Collier Arrested for Burning the
POSterVilIe Building.
SAN JONES BACKS DOWN FOR ONCE.
The Pugilistic Preacher Refuses TO Meet nm
Opponent on tho Stump In Debate.
From Over the State.

| FREDERICKSBURG. Va, August 1S.-On June
oath last the postoffice at Fosterville, Va.
near this city, was destroyed by fire. The
postoffice was located in country store run
by the assistant postmaster. James CT. Collier
and his brother. The small stock of mer-
chandise was we'll insured. and claim was
made at once for the loss sustained, which
was duly adjusted by the insurance company.
The postmaster, Robert A. Hughes, left Fos-
tervile in March, 1880, year and a half ago.
and has been resident of Fredericksburg
ever since. He left the postoffice in the
meantime in charge of his assistants.
The report of the burning of the postoffice
and store was made TO j. ID. King. postoffice
inspector in charge Of the Washington diyi-
sion. in which report it was claimed that all
the stamps and postofice supplies were de-
stroyed
Inspector Sprosser was detailed to investi-
gate the matter. and the result is that to-day
he arrested James G.. Collier. charged with
setting FIRE to the postofsce building, and lie
is now in jail here. IL was discovered by In
spector Sprosser that one of the Golfers and
Mr. L. S. Pitts slept in a room over the post
Office. while James Ct. Collier slept in house
about 200 yards opposite the store.
On Monday. June 22d. the Collier that slept
over the postOffice went away on a visit. but
before going asked Pitts to sleep in the house
with his brother. the assistant postmaster. and
Jim insisted also that Pitts sleep with him
He did 20 on June ODD and the night Of the
fire. June 23d, Jim Collier treated Pitts quite
literally from whisky bottle on the night of
the 23d, something new for him to do.
During the night Pitts reached over in bed
and discovered that jim was not there, but he
was too sleepy TO get up and look for him.
Fairly in the morning of the oath Jim" Collier
awoke Pitts and told him look out the win
dow that the store had been destroyed by fire
during the night and that everything in it was
burned up. Pitts first exclamation was that
his new suit of clothes persisted in the flames,
but was comforted by Collier. who informed
him that he had brought the new suit over to
the house together with other things from the
room above the postofiiee. and thus saved
them from the fire
The evidence against James G.. Collier, the
assistant postmaster, is very strong. and the
penalty under the Virginia State laws for ar
son is decidedly severe. Other arrests are
likOlty n foliotu
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FELL OYER n MILE.
Thrilling Experience OF Professor King and
His Companions.

| hhhAhahk Experience OF BrofeknOr King and
His Companions.
The escape from instant death OF Profosso,
Samuel A. King, of philadelphia. and Mr.. anil
Mrs. Sherman Hunt, who ACCOMPANIED thu
aeronaut on his balloon voyage from AJsnbat
tan Beach, Col, on Sunday. is considored
almost miracle 1t was nearly O'clock
when sherman Hunt and Mrs Mary John
! ston, OF Arvarda who had deterrninei -
make their wedding trip bv haIloon
appeared IN the enclosure near the tossin,
gas oags. The words that made them man
ahd wife we're pronounced by Justice Talbot
ana the couple announced themselves readv
1ot the voyage Professor King stepped into
the basket, followed by the newly welded
couple, and a moment later the balloon shot
upward. No ballast nor anchor was taken. i'm
Orner 70 give the ship greater buoyancy
The people cheered and shouted as the air
ship arose higher and higher Big black clouds
covered the SKY and the lightning flashed and
filckered The bride waved her handkerchief
and kissed her hand to the multitude below
until her form became indlstinct suddenly
the larger of the two balloons attached 10 tia
basket appeared 10 grow small. II had In
tact, burst, and Immediately afterwarl ihe
basket, when at an altitude OF one and a half
miles above the ground, began descending at
frightful speed.
A groan of horror went up from the crowd
each minute. They soon disappeared from
view and the people returned to their homes
impressed withthe belief that the yoysgers had
been dashed to pieces The balloonists. how
ever. were very much alive. When the rapid
descent began the professor told them they
would get to the grounds without being killed.
but to DO everything possible 10 ease the
shock. He knew il would be a tremendous
one, and directed them 10 get astride the
basket and cling to the ropes. This they
did. and he did likewise. dropping AZ a
terrific rate Of speed. faster than the balloon
isl ever travelled before
Down the balloon dropped until it struck
the ground with tremendous crash near Fort
Logan. Everything was dark and the occu
pants Of the basket, or rather the three o. trido
of its sides. were scattered pei nell over the
ground. The married couple on picking
themselves up found that they had escaped
injury not even n scratch being visible FRO.
fessor King, however. owing % his age and
heavy weight. fell on his right shoulder.
which Is badly bruised, while his right arm il
helpless.
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TO PLAY THE RICHMONDS,
Norfolk Baseball Club Coming-Dou-
glass Successor-Personai.

NORFOLK, Va. August 1s.-ISpecial. j
The Union Baseball Club. of this city, went
to Richmond this morning. where they play
the Richmond Club best two in three games
returning Friday. The Unions have been
beating every club they have encountered
this season.
Ii has been reported that the.Van yranksn
court martial stood five for conviction and
four for acquittal, the accused being found
guilty on every charge and specification. This.
however, is denied by Judge Advocate Benson
AT a meeting of the Norfolk aud Portsmouth
Pharmaceutical Association to-day the fol-
convention which meets at Roanoke San.
TENDER sth; A. Buff and A. L. Bilisoly.
Portsmouth; r. Lee Walton. w. +. Ingram
=; ". Thomas,Jr., Eli Jackson and President
Calling. Norfolk.
The Norfolk delegates to the Irish Catholic
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PULASKI
Preparing for the Campaign Personal.
Church News.

PULASKI. Va. August 18-ISpecial. j
Mr. Il. L. Massie. the worthy chairman of the
Democratic party of Pulaski, is getting his
forces well in hand for the fall campaign. A
mass-meeting has been called for the eth of
September NJ Newbern court day, when
delegates will be elected 70 attend the con-
yention of the 18th. which will meet here for
the purpose OF nominating candidate for the
House Of Delegates from Giles and Pulaski.
Colonel j. K. Miller. tho uncompromsing
and unterrihed friend of prohibition. is a
rushing business man as well. He has re-
Gently given orders for the erection of n
handsome storehouse 10 be built of stone, and
as 1t Is to occupy the site upon which stands
his frame office, that is being moved
to make room for the more impos-
ing structure. and while l write l
watch with interest the process Of moving,
and notice that while it is going on the
Colonel works away at his desk as though he
rested upon rock. In order TO keep up with
the procession q man who expects to flourish
in the Gem City" must learn to do two
things at one and the same time. and do both
well.
Rev. Mr.. Book, Of the Church of Christ at
this place, preached sermon on last Sunday
morning in which he cOntended that the
divinity Of Christ was not complete until tho
Holy Spirit descended upon him at the time
of his baptism in the Jordan. 1t is being dis
cussed freely here, and doubtless will be else
where. He is man of ability and will de-
fend his position with enthusiasm.
The continued rains give anxiety to the
farmers and discomfort to all of US.
Rev Mr.. Smead. rector of the Episcopal
church here is at his post again after
pleasant vacation. His new church when
finished will be one of the handsomest in the
city and it's location the most desirable.
Stag from our furnaces IS being put to good
uses ON our streets. and when We have all we
need, | am informed, the farmers can use it
upon their lands with profit.
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TAXABLE PROPERTY.
Petersburg's Gain During the Past Three
Years.

Petersburg's Gain During the Past Three
Years.
PETERSBURG. VA. August 1s.-lSpecial. j
The storm which passed over Dnwiddie county
on Saturday afternoon was much more de-
structive than at first supposed. 1t was learn
ed to-day from the neighborhood OF Burgess
postoffice that ia that vicinity the storm
wrought an immense amount of damage.
The tobacco crop on Mr.. Thomas Deals
farm WAS totally destroyed. Orchards suf-
fered severely. Six peach trees in the orchard
of colored man, whose name was not learned,
were blown up by the roots and carried by
the wind several hundred yards over into the
farm Of Mr. d. A. Bushfeld. On the farm of
Mr.. 5. L. Seven an apple tree was blown up
by its roots and carried TO the top of another
tree. large wagon shed of Mr.. Charles
Adams at Burgess pOstoffice, was blown
down. and several out-houses in the same
vicinity were unroofed. The damage by the
storm 10 farmers will be very heavy.
Capitalists representing a wealthy English
syndicate have been 10 City Point negotiating
for the purchase of large tracts of land near
that place. II i understood that they have An
option on seventeen hundred acres of land
belonging to Dr. Richard Epes and Dir.
James Proctor.
The proprletors of the new'town Antwerp.
in Prince George county, have force Of men
at work on their lands. getting out samples
Vi the me DITCH fltN W 10 lOunu near the
AppomattOx river. and samples of phosphate.
which have been discovered near Bailey's
creek
An excursion will be given from this city on
the 9th instant to Old Point for the benefit
of the Petersburg Female Orphan Asylum.
The excursion will be under the management
of Mr. r. }. Janott.
About dnybreak this morning this city was
visited by the heaviest rain that has been
known for some time
very interesting arbor meeting is being
held IN Dlnwiddie county about three miles
from keams station. on the Petersburg and
Weldon railroad. 1t is being conducted by
Rows. Jordan. Cheatham and other ministers
The taxable property OF the city Of Peters
burg as shown by the books Of the commits
soner of revenue for the year 1891. is as fol-
lows.
White real estate-s5 39,415, tax at SLIGO
on the 800. S8703064; personal property.
a 02S 1856 tax at tl6O. sG4 i6OO8. Total, S9,-
46s 100 total tax. &l5l. 49O.72
ColOred real estate-t43S $40. tax at cleo,
S7,Ol3. A; personal property. s53, 925. tax at
SLIGO, :S62.s0 Total, Si92. 2G5; total tax. ST.
S7G.2i; total real and personal property,
1891, -, $3.50. 435; total as turned over by for
mer commissioner July /. 1883. 1926, 070;
net increase IN three years. 1924. 1865
Add losses by fire and exceptions on ac-
count of new industries. estimated $3.50. 900.
Actual gain under present administration in
three wears 81 00f. 1865.
Professor William L. Hamlin one of the
most intelligent and prominent colored men
in the State, died at his home in this city to-
day.
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II lies IN the west when the sun goes down,
Graded by SHINING mountains If gold.
And ITS CANDY forests are never brown.
It's meadows CLEAN with wealth untold.
Natered by crlmsoning rivers OF light.
those SHINING pools now a mystery keep
FIRST we must hope, then love. then weep
Morn cannot prize the pleasure deep
OF the beautiful distant valley OF sleep.
At midday its streets look long anil bright.
The shade Of peace bur sigh aWakos
For rest % gain in the morrow fight.
The Will and strength that victory takes:
Bathed in the calm eflulgent light
Inc hush OF the summer sweet rest MAJ
keep
First we must climb ambitions steep
Noon cannot prize the silence deep
Or the beautiful hay valley of sleep
The shadows Of eve stretch lar and wide.
And life bereft of its old desire
Follows the wake Of q purple tide.
Lat by a suns innOcuous FIRE
Now when the ways are passed and
RAIN would we paddle these waters deem.
Too tired 10 labor or love or weep:
Eve would eternal slumher keep
In the beautiful silent valley Of sleep.
New Orleans Iimes-Democrst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-19

The Prisoner Gets Eighteen Years in the Peni-
Tertiary.

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE. Va. August IS
Tsp ecial. The Patteson trial was Concluded
Saturday night with verdict Of eighteen
years in the penitentiarY His counsel will
appeal. The Commonwealth WAS ably repre-
sented by L. w. Hubbard. Commemorative
attorney. and Colonel Samuel f. Coleman. of
Cumberland. For the defense, Major F. l..
How II. d. Flood, OF Appomattox, with John
X. Moss. OF this place. did all that astuteness
with legal learning and eloquence could sug-
gest.
ii. ID. Flood is prominently spoken of for
the Senate from this district. and it is believed
here that he will be nominated.
The many friends Of Mrs. h. +. Morris. of
this place nee Luck. will be sorry to hear of
her continued illness. She Is, however. re-
ported better this morning. and under the
able care Of the five doctors in attendance it
is hoped that she will soon be on the way to
o full restoration to health and strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-19
CAPE CHARLES FAIR.
Chesapeake Agricultural Association Opens
With Bright Prospects.

Chesapeake Agricultural Association Opens
With Bright Prospects.
CAPE CHARLES Va, August 1S.-lSpecial. J.
The fourth annual fair of the Chesapeake Az
ricultura Fair Association was commenced
here to-day with very fattering prospects.
The premiums. as well as exhibits. have
largely increased. There IS a large attendance.
and special trains are necessary TO accommo-
date the people.
Senators Thomas II. Barnes. of Nansemond
j. W. q. Blackstone, of Accomac, and ex-
Senator Fletcher of Accomac are present.
The racing was good and Martha Jane owned
by Fletcher. won IN the three minute class.
purse $3.50. time Pa, 2:4l. 2:44 Commodore
second in the first heat and Miss ida.
owned by Hops, III the second and third
heats. Major Flowers, owned by c. Smith.
won in the 226 class. purse 1900. time 2:3l,
1922 and 2:3ll5. X. Wilkes, owned by
Evans. second in all three heats The three
year-old-coltrace purse 500, was won by
Miss Finney owned by Finney.
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Cunningham; Rxecutoner, Captain J. n. Ten
nant. Advocate. Captain J. X Tonnant.
Adjutant Sergeant George Il. I'm
man sher. Captain T. Z. Turner Council
Tors: Mr.. Oscar Lohman Captain W XII
Mathews and Mr.. @. Il. Galpin: Elevator
Sergeant Owen. Sergeant FddIns. Sergeant
Gibson and Corporal kinderyater. Object
Lieutenant John Holstead: Orderly. Priyats
r. Spott; Guardian. Sergeant Beverly Ran
dolph. ''"''-
committee was appointed rs follows 10
prepare a suitable ritual. This comrnitts.
Will meet next Saturday evening az Tia
armory: Captain Tenant. Captain Tnrner
Captain Shepherd, Sergeant Hall Sergean,
Irueman. Corporal Scott and Captain frarE
Cunningham. ex-ofiicio.
court-martisl of the Stuart Horse Guard,
was held last evening at the armOry. Thers
seemed TO be several cases before them and
they continued their session until a late hour
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Ar THE ARMORY.
Thanks TO North State Subdivisions OF
Holy Unrest.

A committee Of officers of the First Virginia
regiment was in consultation last evening. in
difference TO resolutions which arc TO be drawn
up expressing 10 the North Carolina troops in
general, and the Wilmington Light Infantry
in particular. sincere thanks for their consid-
Grafton and courteses while at the encanl-
ment at Wrightsville. The committee was
also instructed at recent meeting of the Off
GERS Of the regiment 10 decide upon a suitable
emblem T. be presented 70 Lieutenant Hine
for his kind and valuable services while in
camp. and the committee will hold another
meeting in few days to decide on an emblem.
Tho sons OF Holy Unrest met in full re-
gala at tho armory last evening, and admin
istered the rites OF initiation on several cand-
dates. The convection was called 10 order
by Lord High Chancellor Frank w. Cum
ningham, and the following officers were
elected and installed:
Lord High Chancellor. Captain Frank w.
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RED MEN IN COUNCIL.
jamestown Tribe Visited IndianoIa Tribe In
Manchester


For some months past the members Of
jamestown Tribe, No. Al, improved Order of
Red Men. have had in contemplation the
pleasure Of visiting the hunting grounds Of
some OF its sister tribes, and on Monday
night decided to enjoy the hospitality OF In
dianola tribe, No. 50, Manchester. Promptly
at the eighth run setting sun Jamestown
Tribe, headed by pale face who had been
captured with his big tOm-tom for the pur-
pose. proceeded to cross the reservation
bounded by James river and with brilliantly
lighted lanterns entered the hunting grounds
OF Manchester. As the warriors nrrayed in
their red sashes and carrying their beautiful
banner marched through the forest OF Msyo's
Island. their steady tramp and an occasional
whoop announced to the wondering paletface
that though an invasion was made it was
peaceful In its intent and 10 hair would be
raised.
Arrived at Heider's Hall, corner Hull and
Ninth streets. the doors of the wigwam of
lndlanola tribe were quickly thrown open,
and the council fire. already kindled, was
treshened by more fagots and in its ruddy
glow the pipe of fraternal greeting was
quickly passed. nor was it long before the
visiting and resident braves were engaged in
grand pow-wow. The visitors were warmly
welcomed by Worthy Sachem John S. Wake
field, and was responded to by Worthy
Sachem Charles Melton, of Jamestown tribe
Talks were INDUCED in by Grand Junior
Sycamore 0. F. Wise and Chiefs Montgomery,
Griswold, Truman. Craig, Wells and others.
After the long talk OF the braves the coun-
Gil fires was quenched for the space of
twenty minutes, during which time ice
cream and cake were partaken Of with much
pleasure. When the council fire was again
kindled the brethren were entertained with
solos and duets by the Mccain brothers,
and several solos by others present After a
most enjoyable evening the pale face beat
his tOn-tom, and with solemn step and
slow" took their way to their own reservation.