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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-19

cRoss-sEcr1oN OF THE PROPOSED SHIP
carrying out their passenger whaleback
scheme. and incidentally to make them pay
him for what no considers IN infringement ola
patent obtained by him over nine years ago.
The man was Capt. Denison c. Pierce. who
began seafaring life moro than half CEN
fury ago. He is 90 now. but he looks no moro
than As. He says that on Sept. 6. 1882. he
patented a passenger steamship from which.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-19

Tho mai shoot In the championship series Of the
Inter State Team League will be held ON the grounds at
duh Club, on Nov 8. the Fountains and Newarks are
fAyorites In the race. each having won once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-19

The Dearest Spot an Earth
is the spot that's washed out
sVslhOut PearllNe. 1t costs in
clothes, in the rubbing and
scrubbing that wears them out
quickly; ittakes twice the time,
and double the labor. It's ex-
pensive washing beforeyou get
through with it-and the cost
comes home to you, no matter
who does the work.
Pearliue saves money by
saving work. wear, and time.
1t hurts nothing; washes and
cleans everything. 1t costs no
more than common soap, but
it does more. It's cheap to be-
gin Without it's cheapest in
the end. of limitations of Pe.rliue
~ which are being peddled
kRVHyu "a from door to door.
oSWdlS ~ JAMES PYLE, N.Y.
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rx.ntx.fpur FanllIe. Turnsa o.t.

Twenty-four families were turned out OF the
tenement house at 40 Crosby street last night
for fear the building would fall An excaya-
ton next door has weakened the wall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
rnE wIoKHAm MONUMENT.
Several Important Matters Transacted by the
Grounds and Buildings Committee.

Several Important Matters Transacted by the
Grounds and Buildings Committee.
The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
held thor regular weekly meeting in the City
Engineers Office last evening. Chairman Iay-
Tor and IMessrs. Ferguson, Houston. Curtis
and Seay were present
Colonel Cutshav stated that he has con-
ferred with the committee Of the Mickham
Monument Association ia regard 70 the cree
ton of the monument in Monroe Park. Tho
committee had promised that they would
provide any funds that should be required pc
yond the II 900 appropriated by the City
Council. Plans and specifications for the
pedestal Of the statue had been shown and
approved by the sculptor, Mr.. T.. v Nalen-
tine. aud lnssmuch as the monument was
20 he unveiled under appropriate ceremonies
on October Gath, during the State air, re-
quests for proposals. for the granite work had
been sent TO number Of firms in Richmond
and vicinity with the understanding that the
bids Toe all sent IN by next Friday al 6 Z. Nj.
Colonel CuishRw. suggested that the com
mittee meet next Saturday morning 20 open
the bids, but, on motion Of NJ. FERGUSON.
Colonel Cutshaw was directed to open the
bids and award the contract TO the lowest
bidder
A communication was received from Mrs.
J. Is. Hudson and other ladies Of the Pine
Street Baptist church. asking for the use OF
the Now Market building during next week,
when the ladies wish 10 hold fair. beginning
noxt Wednesday evening
On motion Of Mr.. Seay. the request was
granted. provided the Indies agree to pay for
the gas and water while using the building.
Tho application of John Allen 10 be en-
ploved ny hricklayer on the New City Hall
building was listed. The same action was
takcn i'll regard to the application of Mr.. b.
I. Shepperson. who wished 10 DO foreman or
superintendent Of the carpenters work 10 be
done in the interior Of the building.
City Sergeant Charles II. Epps asked for
repairs 10 the steps leading TO tho city jail.
The matter was referred to COlone! Cutshaw
with power.
Some timo ago several residents of Clay
ward petitioned the City Council 10 be per
mtted to erect a fountain at the intersection
of Main. Reservoir and Beech streets st their
own expense.
The matter was referred 20 the Committee
on Streets. and that committee referred 1t 70
10 tho Committee on Grounds and Buildings.
During yesterdays session of the committee
Colonel Cutshaw stated that lie did not think
the city was quite ready TO have an Orna.
mental fountain erected in that locality.
On motion of Captain. Curtis, Colonel Cut
shaw was instructed 10 confer with the pelI-
TONERS on the subject.
After the approval OF last weeks payroll
the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25

The Mathews County Folks Have Delight
fui Entertainment.

MATHEWS COURTHOUSE, Va. August "a
Especial AT the handsome residence of Dr.
John G.. Bohman. near this place, the ladies
OF Wostyille Christian church held most en-
loyable lawn fete on Wednesday last.
Visitors began to arrive at IN early hour,
and By . o'clock the grounds presented very
pleasing sight; about under the trees On the
lawn were scattered tables. around which were
gathered many merry parties eating delicious
ices and other dainties; overhead among the
branches hung numerous Chinese lanterns,
glowing in all the colors of the rainbow, and
forming welcome little allies TO the full Au-
gust moon. which struggled TO penetrate with
her mellow light tho dense foliage above.
while all about among the gay throng fitted
the fair maidens of the congregation looking
attentvely after the comfort and pleasure CT
their guests.
The shadowy hooks and the hammocks,
thoughtfuly hung beyond the broad band Of
light and the beat of the promenaders. seemed
70 have their attractions also, and doubtless
many were the tender words they heard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
HEAVYRAIN IN CUMBERLASD.
Cumberland Troop Reunion-Personal-To
bacco Crop.

ADR1ANcE, VA, August 24.-ISpecial.] The
rain is pouring In torrents this morning, and
the farmers feel somewhat uneasy about their
bright tobacco in consequence. The tobacco
crop is later than. last year, as no tobacco has
been cut yet.
Mr. George Perkins, wife and two daugh-
terS, Of Charlottesville. who have been spend
ing the past week at his mothers, will return
home to-day.
Mr. John Hughes, who was thrown
from his vehicle and sustained seri-
ious injury, has almost entirely recovered.
His daughter Miss Mary, went to Ashland
Saturday last 10 visit her brother, Mr.. James
Hughes.
Miss Carrie T. Blanton leaves to-day for
Lexington, Mo, 70 attend school at E. A. +.
Seminary.
Misses Burton and Bidgood. of Fsrmville,
are the guests Of Mrs. T. J. Gray
Miss Rosa Blanton. of Farmville, is visiting
at Adriance.
There WAS a grand reunion of the Cumber-
land Troop at Cumberland Courthouse Thurs
day, and on Saturday. at same place. there
was highly enjoyable and largely attended
Alliance picnic.
Alr. J. Clary Blanton. of Adriance, has gone
30 billiard. S. c.. TO take charge Of large
school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
WARM SPRINGS V1LLEY.
Entertainments-B Ball-Railroad TO the
Hot.

WARM SPRINGS. Va. August %. Especial J.
Entertainments of various kinds have been
the order Of the day here for some time. This
is the height of the season at the Warm, Hot
and Healing springs.
the hotel by Mrs. Eubank, at which about
seventy dollars was realized. This is 70 be used
il is said, for the benefit of tie Church of the
Covenant, Richmond. of which the Rev. j.
Q. Stewart IS pastor.
Wednesday there was lunch given by the
ladies of tho Warm Springs Presbyterian
church for the improvement Of the property,
at which eighty dollars was realized.
There was match game of baseball be-
tween young men from the Hot and Warm
Springs and the boys from the Hot were ahead
from the beginning but by hard playing the
Warm Springs club was victorious by score
of ) to Z.
The last rail on the new road from Covng-
ton 10 the Hot was laid several DAYS ago and
the work Of balasting Is going on rapidly,
and. 1t IS said, regular passenger trains will be
running by the 18th instant. This will work
great changes in the Valley The surveyors
are also at work on a line from the Hot 10 tho
Warm.
In running this new railroad by what is
known as Ben Postoffice. IN Allegheny
county, some eight miles from Covington.
there had IL DO slight cut through the farm
owned by 3lr. Mann. Here was found AL
Indian burying ground and quite num-
Der of skeletons were unearthed Quite
number of arrow heads, tomahawks and
beads were found, the beads being strung
upon hair, which still held them together but
soon broke.
The regular fall meeting Of Lexington Pres
bytery will meet at Chenille, Gilmer county,
w. Va, September I'd. at z. NJ.
The Rev. j. B. Bittinger is the retiring
moderator, and will preach the opening SER
mon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
HOJF STANDS TIE ALLIANCE.
That's What Mr.. Rowson Has Proceeded to
Answer.

NORFOLK. VA. August 2i-fSpecial Mr..
BENJAMIN Rowson Alliance organizer of this
district and chairman OF the press committee
Of the Alliance convention held in Richmond,
was seen by the correspondent of TIE INNS
to-day. III answer 10 the question. Il the
labOriug element in thorough accord with the
Alliance mOvenentyn he said ''Nes-nOtably SO.
In the great institution the knights Of La
Dor - General-Master-W Workman POwdery,
with two other officials, were invited TO appear
before the Supreme Alliance Of the United
States, at Ocala, Fla. concerning this matter
The representatives OF the Knights virtually
Endorsed the farmers platform
Will the Alliance take open and active IN
terest in the election of members to the Leg
iblature from this section:
Undoubtedly, yes"
VIII any propositions besubmitted for their
endorsement:
Every candidate for legislative honors in
order to acquire the support Of Alliance men.
must pledge himself 70 stand squarey upon
the farmers platform as set forth IN the ia
nous Ocala demands.
What is the strength Of the Alliance in this
section
Our strength, membership, in Norfolk
county is between six and seven hun
Labor men in sympathy with our movement.
and are willing to help US, who are not
Alliance men"
Which Of the old parties will suffer most in
the Norfolk district by the organization OF
new party?
Alliance men do not wage war upon any
party. We have passed that stage when we
should act with either Of the old parties. The
parties must now act with Alliance mon"
What relation do the laborng classes bear
TO the farmer.
IF there is anything that an Alliance man
wants that is incompatible With the wants Of
a trade unionist fail to see II. There IS every
reason in the world why the Federation If
Labor, the Knights Of Labor and the Farmers
Alliance and the Industrial Union should pool
their strength and theoretically act in the
matter Of securing much needed reforms"
Mr. Rowson is just back from the Alliance
convention. lie IS in favor of making GER
tain demands Of the Democratic and hepub-
lican parties. II these demands are not ac-
coded to he fayors the organization Of a third
pnrty
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questing persons 70 send old books. papers
etc. 20 the Baptist Historical Society.
Professor w. Il. Dickinson submitted tha
report Oh education. which was discussed b,
DR.. James.
A proposition 70 reduce the number Of del
egates from eight 90 four from each church ~
the Association was lost by large mhi,ritv
Taking all together this has been the best a..
sociation ever held IN this county. and il was
favored with more representative men than
ever before
Mr.. G. l.. Bailey aged seventy-one years
died at his residence. pear Ivy depot. Oh tho
22d, of consumption of the bowels.
Miss Jennie Beazley. daughter Of Mr. Ed
ward Beszley. died ut Barboursyllle yester.
day of consumption. She was in the thirtieth
year of her.age. Her funeral took place To-
day
Mr. W. L. Fretwell. m Old residen. Of tbi,
place. who has been in bad hoalth for long
time. is not expected 70 live.
Dir. Armistead l.. Niche, one Of the local
editors of tho Chronicle, ia confined T. La
room by illness
Rev John f.. Massey filed the pulpit Of she
Baptist church yesterday
very severe ran-stcrrn. which lasted
nearly all night. prevented services ben,
held at any OF tho churches last night.
Mrs. Sallie T. Christmas. Of Richmond il
visiting her brother. Sir. John W. Christmas
III this place.
Messrs. Charles w. Wallace and J. o. Han.
kins. mounted on bicycles. arrived in this city
yesterday. having started from their homes
in Richmond on Saturday. reaching Gordons-
vile the same day and arriving here yester.
day. where they stopped long enough for din.
ner. when they again mounted their wheels
and started for Scottsville
Rev. l.. w Moore formerly of the Abe
marie Female Institute. left to-day for Cul.
pepper his future home Mr. Moore will ts
associate principal Of tho Mount Pisgah Fe.
maio Institute IN that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
SICKNESS IND DEATHS
From Maiariai Diseases i'm Parts of North
Carolina.

WELDON. n c.. August 24-lSpecial. l-
There is considerable sickness in the lower
and upper portions of this county. In Scot
land Neck several deaths have occurred re-
Gently from melarial diseases Mrs. Preston
White died Thursday night and her husband
and lis brother are both quite i'll with the
same disease from tho Same cause. Yesterday
morning the three year-Old son Of Mr.
Harper Alexander also died in Scotland
Neck Of cOngestive chill. and the mother and
young sister are both i'll. In the Littleton
section il is reported that there are sixty or
seventy cases If sickness. No serious Illness
is reported in this place A few chllls have
made their appearance. but nothing Of a serl-
Gus nature The town authorities have pro-
yided for superintendent and board OF
health. and az soon as II can DO organized il
will look into the sanitary condition OF the
town.
a case OF speedy Justice occurred during
the session If the Inferior Court for tins
county last week Tuesday a negro stole a
suit of clothes from another negro IN this
place and ran OIL He vas arrested ut Hall
lax Wednesday afternoon, indicted by the
grand Jury Thursday morning, was arraigned
for trial on the same day, pleaded guilty OF
larceny was sentenced TO three years In the
penltentlary. and Is now serving MS term IN
that institution.
The experiment Of planting rice on Roanoke
river low grounds, which IS progressing at the
State farms near here. bids fair to be sue
cossful.
The crops in this section are still improving.
Many estimate the average now ~ not less
than Is out OF possible 100. Nothing definite
can yet be told however.
Refreshing rains fell all over the county
last night and this morning. They were
much needed
A shoo-hy train will be put on the Norfolk
and Carolina road between Portsmouth and
Rocky Mount about the first Il September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
FORTY DAYS RAIN.
Much Damage TO Crops in Meckienburg-
Pnlitick.

CHASE CRY. Va, August 2I-[SpeciaLl-
Roanoke Presbytery has had a splendid meet
ing. with an unusually large attendance here.
Much business of importance was transacted
and fine sermons were preached.
We have had the yeritabie forty days rain
since that unfortunate dog day. Some Of tho
hardest rains ever known in this section have
fallen within the last few weeks. There has
been much damage 20 crops and lands. and
work of all kinds has been much retarded.
The district meeting TO appoint delegates
to the Senatorial convention to nominate q
candidate for the State Senate to succeed de-
ceased Senator Woods was held Friday. 1t
was not an Alliance movement either; the
Alliance had nothing to DO with it. a reso-
luton was passed stating that while Mecklen-
bdrg acknowledges that the candidate should
now be Charlotte man. Mecklenburg should
help 10 name him.
Heretofore each county has named man
alternately. The delegates TO the convention
are as follows: Hon. +. Is. Goode Mayor Z.
b. Roberts, I. W. Browder, John Far, J. L.
Thompson, r.. G. Gregory and n. d. Potts.
The delegates are understood 10 be IN favor
of Dr. A. S. Priddy. of Keysyille.
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The Merchants Purchase Tax Is Declared
Constitutional 10y the United States Court.

RALEIoH. n. c.. August 24.-lSpecial.l-
Grand Sire Charles d. Busbee.''of the odd
Fellows. who was some time since critically
i'll with stroke Of paralysis. has 50 far re-
covered that he was able to leave today ac-
complained by Mrs. Busbeo for Baltimore on
short visit 10 friends
Judge Augustus Seymour OF the United
States Court Of the Eastern District Of North
Carolina has decided that the merchants
purchase tax is constitutional. This tax has
met with strenuous opposition among tho
merchants and test case was made in tho
United states Court. Ii will probably be
fought through the Supreme Court.
President John c. George OF the Raleigh
electric street railway. arrived here to day
from Baltimore and has perfected all arrange
ments 10 have the cars running by the last Of
this week The track Is now al completed,
and tie boilers at the electric plant were fired
for the first time to-day.
Governor Holt to-day made a reqnisition
upon the Governor of Virginia for Joseph
Slaughter, who IS wanted in this State for
criminal assault.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
TO Marry TO-DAY.
Mr. Brister and Miss MISUNDERSTANDING
Notes.


PETERSBURG. Va, August 24-ISpeciall J
Prospect Disciples church. near Five Forks,
in Dinwiddie county. was dedicated in the
presence of an immense crowd. The dedica-
tory sermon was preached BY Rev. Mr.. Val
drop, Of Richmond.
Saturday night burglars broke into the
store OF J. NJ b. Holmes tcolored) on Perry
street. but were frightened off before tbey
could carry of anything. ON the 10th instant
the same store was broken opon. when
the thieves succeeded in carrying on aboutten
dollars
The board of directors Of the Young Mems
Christian Association will hold special meet
ing tomorrow night for the transaction of
important business.
Rev. j. W. Rosebro pastor of the Tabb-
street Presbyterian church. who has been
spending the past two or three weeks at
Hampden-Sidney College. will arrive home
tomorrow and will conduct the afternoon
prayer-mecting after which he will leave TOR
Norfolk to take tho Old Dominion steamship
for New York.
The German Society of Petersburg and
Chesterfield county will hold meeting some
time this week to elect president to MI the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF Mr.
f. Gilland, who will leave shortly for Lynch
burg.
The dam Of the Upper Appomattox Canal
Company. about seven miles from Petersburg,
is being repaired.
Mrs. Z. S. Bosseau and Miss Maggie
Brennan of Philadelphia are on visit TO the
family of Elder Thomas III. Boisseau, IN DIN
widdie county.
Misses Mona and Julia Boren, Of Texas, and
Rev. Charles ii. Nash. formerly pastor Of
West-End Baptist church in tins city, are on a
visit TO the family Of Mr.. Simon Seward. on
Market street
Nh Roger Atkinson Of Richmond. is in the
city.
Mr.. J. Willard Bris;or. Of this city. viii lead
70 the altar tomorrow morning Miss Ada
Johnson, tho marriage ceremony will be per-
formed nj the residence of the brides parents
at Disputanta, Prince George county.
John W Beale and Mr. Brown. two citizens
of Farmvle. arrived here to-day from that
place. having made the trip down tho Apo
mattOx river III a tWeye-fOOt rOw-bOat. They
left Farmville. which is about 100 miles by
water from Petersburg, on Friday morning at
9 o'clock. and arrived here this afternoon 1T
2 o'clock. Mr. Beale is a prominent mer-
chant of Farmvile, and Mr. Brown Is the
manager of the Opera House at that place.
voyage in a Iow-bOat has been made from
Farmvillo 10 Peters, urg
Mr. \. c. Hutchinson, proprietor OF the
Belyidere laundry III this city, died at his
home last night If typhoid fever.
Intelligence was received here this after
noon 10 the effect that Charles Read shot ard
badly wounded his wife last night on the farm
Of Mr.. Bliss. in Prince Edward county.
short distance from Harmvihe. a quarrel
over some trihing matter led 10 the shooting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
DROHNFD IN Il CREEK.
brakeman Williams, of the Virginia MID
lnnd. injured in an accident.

brakeman williams. of the Virginia Mid
innd, Injured in an Accident.
DANvILLE, Va, August "a Special Mil
ton Boyd, colored man. whose home was
near Axiom, In Henry county. was drowned
in Wolf Island creek yesterday He had been
TO preaching at q cOlored church just across
the North Carolina line, and on his way home
attempted to cross the creek. Since he had
crossed in the morning on his way 10 church
the heavy rains had greatly swollen the
stream, but this he did not notice and drove
his horse in. Soon the horse was beyond his
depth and the animal and buggy were washed
down the stream. Somehow the horse extri-
Gated himself from the harness and went
ashore. but Boyd was drowned. His body
was recovered ten miles down the stream
Brakeman Williams. Of the Virginia Mid
land road, tell from freight train while IN
motion to-day two miles north # here and
was seriously injured IN the back. He was
brought 10 this city and taken 70 the Home
for the Sick, where tonight he Is resting
easy, with hopes of recovery.
The heavy rain and wind storms prevailing
daily in this section for the past week have
seriously damaged tho tobacco crop.
Evangelist Fife, the reformed drummer.
commenced o ten days meeting at Chatham
Yesterday. and very large crowds were IN at
tendance both yesterday and to-day. The
meetings are being held in large tobacco
warehouse which has been converted into
sort of tabernacle, capable Of seating ! 800
people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS.
Party of the Association Visit Norfolk and
Virginia Boach-Norfoik Notes.


NORFOLK, Va, August A.-[Special. IA
party of twenty-five members of the Ameri-
can Scientific Association in session at Wash
ington ID c.. arrived in the city this morning
on the steamer. Norfolk and were met by a
committee Of the Business Mems Association,
who had the ting Portsmouth In waiting, upon
which tho visitors we're taken around the bar
Dor. They went TO Virginia Beach for dinner
and in the evening returned 10 the city and
took boat for Newport News and Old Point.
The party consists mostly OF gentlemen from
the Wost
Mike Haley. Tommy Warren's manager,
was shown the article in the New York World
stating that the Warren-M Me- arthy fight at New
Orleans would be postponed one week. lie
had received no information, and said he
would claim forfeit OF five hundred dollars.
The burglars in Jail here were photographed
and their pictures sent TO the Pinkertons. ID
IS believed that they viii turn out TO be noted
crooks.
The Washington Light Infantry broke camp
al Ocean View this morning. and left via boat
for home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-25
THE TIMES-RICHMOND VA TUESDAY AUGUST % 1891

whispered by the youths whose vacations
were at an end and who had to take the
morrows steamer for their posts IN tne
cities. and leave behind them the cool coun-
try, the charming girl and the summer nir'a-
ton. -
After time there was music in the house
and the first number was Les Pierrots.
duet. by Misses Mcdonnell. OF Portsmouth,
and Bohannon. Of Mathews. Second on the
programme was a vocal solo. The Old ana
the New Home" bv Mr.. Sam Peterson. Of
Manchester Va. which was received with
much applause. The audience were next ia
yored with solo by Miss Townley. Of Gin
cinnati. entitled The Garden OF Sleep
Following il the remainder Of the pro-
gramme: Instrumental solo, 'Maidens' Re
verie." Miss Mcdonnell: vocal solo, Rose
Leaves Falling One by One" Miss Bohannon;
vocal solo. In old Madrid" Miss Townley;
yocal solo The Sinner and the Song" Dir:
Peterson: duet. "Naying" Miss Tyler and
Miss Townley.