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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
1T CUT A vide SWATH.
Damage Caused by the Recent Storm n
Minnesota.

Damage Caused by the Recent Storm IN
Minnesota.
ST. CLOUD, MINI. August 1.-THE storm
proves to have been much more serious than
at first supposed Hail first began to fall
when the storm, which came from the north
reached Samuel Gilmans farm. about three
milesnortheast of Sank Rapids. and from there
almost to Elk river. in the extreme southern
part of Sherburne county. distance of about
forty miles, it was perfect fury.
In Benton county tswidth varied from one
half mile to a mile and half. and as 1t began
TO spend its force il broadened out TO about
four miles wide. All corn and standing grain
in its path were utterly ruined, the immense
stones crushing them into the ground, aud the
grain in shocks also suffered severely that
being shocked in parallel rows with no caps
being nearly threshold.
The grain shocked with caps was not dam
aged so severely. Many men in hay and har-
vest fields who were caught were badly bruised
and cut about the head by the devastating
downfall of hail.
Twenty hours after the storms passage
Captain. William Smith. of Minden, brought
to this city a huge lump of snow and ice
which he had picked up on his farm. When
he started from home the monster was about
innate can be made OF the damage accom-
the thousands
WLLMARE. MINI. August ia destruc-
tive hail storm passed over the eastern pOr-
ton of this county Thursday evening. As
near "a can be ascertained it commenced
about four miles northeast Of kandyOkl
station and extended in Ia southwesterly direc-
ton about six miles and was several miles
wide. There was some standing grain IN Its
path. which was pounded into the ground and
entirely destroyed. Grain in shocks was
threshed somewhat in places
The storm was furious and rooted up trees
and broke down sheds and the hail broke n
number IF window panes, but otherwise no
serious damage is reported. The hail fell
thick and fast and is said TO have covered
the ground about rt Kandiyoki station to the
depth of two inches The storm lasted only
twenty minutes.
SLAYToS. MINI, August 15.-Michael Ma
hon. a prosperous farmer residing nine miles
south Of here. was killed by lightning Thurs
day evening while embarrassing his team
One of the horses was also killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
An Inventor Tries Suicide.

Wr1KEsBARRE, Pa, August l5.-M. T. Cox.
of Philadelphia, q guest at Glen Summit Hotel,
a summer resort in the mountains near this
city, attempted 10 commit suicide yesterday
by cutting his throat The jugular vein. how
ever, was not severed, and he may recover
Ill health.wasl he cause. Mr..Cox is very prom
inent in Philadelphia society. He is also a
noted inventor. Among mis- inventions is the
block system of running trains, which the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad has adopted on all Of
its lines. lie is also the inventor of a rail con-
nection which has been adopted by all the
latest constructed railroads in the world. Ho
receives an immense royalty from the Penn
sylvania Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

and returning leaves Norfolk at 6 p. M. Sun
day, arriving at Richmond in the night
Some friends of g. W. Perkins. an old dis
aoied Confederate veteran of Parker's Bat
terry. Will give picnic at Bandon Park to-
morrow Tor his benefit Music and dancing
from to ii r. NJ
a grand excursion and basket picnic will be
given by the Iron Moulders Union Of Rich
mond and Manchester to Providence Forge
tomorrow. Boating fishing. swinging, base
bali and other amusements will be INDUCED
IN. Fries will be given TO the best lady and
gentleman dancer on the grounds.
The ladies Of Epworth League, Of Broad
street Methodist Episcopal church. will give
an excursion to Dutch Gap on steamer Ariel
Thursday night. August 10th. Proceeds for
the benefit of the organ fund. Music and
singing BY the choir
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
At the State. House.

NJ. Oldham clerk Of tho County Court Of
Accomac, WAS visitor at the Capitol yester-
day
W j. Cox. sergeant of the city of Bristol.
arrived yesterday with George r. Dove, who
has been sentenced t. the penltentiary for two
years for the crime Of forgery.
O. H. Price. sheriff of Franklin county,
brought two prisoners to the penitentiary yes
terdav. Robert Tamil, charged with an out
rage0us assault, gets fifteen years and Stephen
Shauber charged with housebreaking, was
sent mp for four OF five years,
f. w. Johnson, Of Hanover county, was
visitor at the Capitol yesterday.
T. ~ Dunn late commissioner Of revenue
of Hanover county. broughta few choice Joe
Johnston" watermelons to the State officers
and clerks yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
FEMALE BIOLOGISTS.
They Are Becoming More Numerous In Rich
mOnd-How They Look.

There is homely doggerel which recites a
womans inability 10 scratch a match by rea-
con Of the pecuharites OF her costume; but
when one stands in the evening on Grace
street OF on the Capitol Square avenue and
secs a female bicyclist no is prone 10 believe
that sic has mastered the situation
There are a thousand things which woman
may do gracefully and well. and in the per-
Torrance Of which she loses none of her dig
mtg ~ simplicity Of bearing but riding a
bicycle is not put down IN that catalogue.
and Just why 50 many of them insist upon the
spectacle Is about beyond ordinary concep-
ton.
At.thls session OF the Chautauqua dress
Ieiormers resolutions were passed indoIsing
several radical changes ia the dress Of ladies
bul even these changes do not entirely nj
Ter 70 handsomely and appropriately ride
we bicycle. and as far AS heard from DR..
mary Walker IS about the only woman IN
america who really should ride a bicycle.
rear after year there seems 20 be a grow
lDS uosire or tendency upon the part Of the
women - a1ect the natural nrero-ative OF
nan, and even lie dress has 10 some
considerable extent been the subject
OF ther adoption. The literary pursuits
ana domestic relations are neglected for the
pulpit and the platform, the gentle hymn at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

Jamestown Tribe of Red Men will leave
their hunting grounds TO visit Indianola Tribe,
No. 50. in the hunting grounds of Manchester
on Mondays sleep of this the Sturgeon moon
Some palo faces have been captured by the
braves while on the hunt. who will be scalped
and adopted, after which there will be a
grand pow WOW and long talks. and then the
calumet. the Red Mems pipe of peace. will be
smoked 10y all the chiefs. braves and warriors
of tie tribes. There are SIX tribes in this
reservation Richmond. and new tribe will
soon be instituted in Fulton also a council
fire Of the degree Of .Pocahontas will soon be
kindled for the benefit of the sQuaws of the
Red Men The order is on the war path.
Pale faces are captured and adopted at every
council fire of the tribes in these hunting
grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

evening fails TO soothe or satisfy and tho
clam9r OF busy world in the music 20 which
their lives are attuned. while the modest in
diligence IN gentier exercises give place to
public exhibitions on new-fangled and i'll
suited machines.
The female bicyclists of Richmond are
quite numerous, and on almost every
pleasant afternoon and evening they come
with measured speed about the public thor
oughfares. and although the physicians gen
orally agree as 20 the detrimental effects Of
such violent exercise, the fair faces seem
aglow with health and excitement. Noiselessly
they giide over the cobblestones, and doubt
lessly they enjoy the ride. but the fact re-
mains that thoy present novel and unattrac-
tive appearance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
y. ". c. Il. MEETINGS.
Strangers within the City's Gates Are Cor
daily Invited to Re Present.

Strangers within the City's Gates Are Cor
daily Invited to Re Present.
At the Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon from to o'clock a special
meeting for boys will be held under the
leadership of Mr. W. W. Smith Subject:
The Lad and the Giant
An attractive programme has been arranged
for the young mems meeting from 10 5
O'Clock Mr. John &. Scott. from the Uni
versity of Virginia. will conduct this meeting.
Mr. ID. S. Bennet and w. II. Tyree, Jr., will
preside at the piano and organ respectively.
Mr. Thomas :. Armistcad will render several
solos The chorus singing will be under the
leadership Of Professor Horace F. Smith. A
chorus ofabout one hundred yocesis expected.
In the absence of Secretary Candlish the
conversational Bible class from to o'clock
will be conducted by Mr. James $. Atkinson,
the assistant general secretary This class Is
conducted on the conversational method and
is rapidly growing in interest, Last Sunday
there were thirty-two present. Subject for
this afternoon. Peters Hearers" acts III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
rARMERs' ALLIANCE CONTENTION.
They VIII Discuss Important Measures I'm
the House of ID slegstes.


the House Of ID siegstes.
The State Convention Of the Farmers
Alliance Of Virginia will meet in this city on
Tuesday next in the hall Of the House OF
Delegates, and there is every promise that
the meeting will 10 q largely attended and in
telestlng one Delegates will be present
from almost every county of the State and
Will be an intelligent body Of men.
President Mann Page OF Charlottesville.
said while in the city last week that the con-
ventlon will be one Of the most important
ever held IN this State. lie believes that the
Alliance will certainly indorse the section Of
the Ocala platform favoring unlimited coin
age OF silver. The clause reads: We con-
denim the silver bill recently passed by Con-
gress. and demand in lieu thereof the free and
unlimited coinage of silver"
The indications are that measure provid-
ing for the appointment OF railroad COM
mission will be indOrsed. The Kent bill,
before the Legislature at the last session.
seems 70 be most favored.
THE sENAToRsHIP.
The Legislature 10 be chosen this fall will
elect United States Senator TO succeed Hon
ogablc John w Daniel. The impression now
Is that the Alliance convention will probably
make no reference to this subject. If 1t does
1t is certain that Major Daniel will be
heartily Endorsed. Major Page says that
he has heard no one spoken OF IN
opposition 10 the brilliant Senator. He
record in Congress, the president of the ALI
ance says. hiss been unsurpassed. In other
words, Major Daniel is as great favorlte with
the Democratic farmers as lie is with all other
members Of that party in Virginia
A system viii no doubt 10 put on foot by
the convention for more perfect system OF
lecturing in the State
Several Of the delegates have already ar
rived, and large number Of them are ex-
pected N the city tomorrow.
Among some Of the best known delegates
who will be present are c. II. Person, Caro-
line DIR. VI. .. Holt. Suuy; Colonel Ran
King George: J. c. Beverly. Essex; Hugh
Adire. Stafford; G. b. Keezle. Rockingham;
j. o. Thomas. Isle Of Wight; Lewis Guy,
Henrico; Z. b. Rawlings. Spotsylvania Cap
tain Alexander James Mathews
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
She Bit His Ear.

About o'clock last evening, in the vicinity
of the Old Market, Nettie Bib resented the too
great familiarity of Thomas Nicholson by in
sorting her pearly-white teeth through the
lobe of his shell-like ear, and swinging on like
q trapeze woman 10 the leather strap. she
tore that cartilaginous organ till it looked
like cato nine-tails hanging ION the wall.
The acerated member was dressed by the
ambulance surgeon and Thomas left at the
Eirsf nOlice station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
MEMS CLOTHING.

Our bargains in Mems Clothing will catch
your eye, satisfy your judgment and fit your
purse. Beginning as low rs $3.50 for AL
Wool Cashmere Suits, we are Offering bar
gains never before thought of in the clothing
business. The special prices extend to the
finest suits in the stock no less than to the
cheap goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

1t was stated in yesterdays TINES that
Chief Poe had received letter from Mr.
Emil Udrct. of Qunton. New Kent stating
that his brother-in-law had disappeared mys-
teriously. Yesterday Major Poe received the
following from Mr. Udrict
We have just received letter from our
brother Peter Contrary to what has been
said. he went to work with the bridge repair
ing brigade. and is working now at Charlotte
n c.
II feel much yexed TO have worried you
about it, and beg excuse thereof"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
THE POPE HAS LOTTERY TICKETS
What He VIII DO with Them the People
are Wondering.


LONDON, August ia Vienna dispatch
says that people are wondering there what
Pope Leo will do with the lottery tickets
bequeathed to him by the late Ritter Won
Leonhard who was Chancellor of the Papal
Legation at Vienna. The will of the late
Chancellor left TO the Pope about 1907
francs in money. a quantity OF stocks and
bonds, and half OF any eventual gam from the
lottery tickets held by the deceased. AS
shown by this instance. dealing in lotteries Is
not uncommon IN Vienna among people Of
high station. ecclesiastical and secular, but it
is probably the first time that the Pope has
been msdo lottery beneficiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
COMING EXCURSIONS.
A Number of Opportunities for Richmonders
TO Leave the City.

Beautiful weather. moonlight nights and
the desire of the average Richmonder to 10
here to-day and yonder tomorrow brings
brightest blessings on the excursion manager.
Every excursion that has left Richmond this
summer has been literally patronized, and
like a well-ordered dinner tho incest viands
come at the end. The numerous entertain
ments and excursions mentioned below will
give choice H. the most diversified tastes and
furnish a varied list of pleasure.
The Brotherhood of locomotive Engineers
have planned an elegant excursion TO Newport
News and surrounding points Tuesday. Au-
gust 22d. Boating fishing, sailing and dancing
afe among the pleasures promised. A bal
has been scored at Newport News for the
latter purpose. -,
The Ariel will give another o. the popular
Saturday night one dollar excursions % Nor
folk and other points on August z2d: The
steamer leaves Saturday evening ct 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
FOllOWed and Shot.

BUCHANAN, Va. August Is. Especial. MIR.
contractors for the stone work of the bridge
across James river at this point was followed
out of town tonight by two negroes and
probably fatally shot for the purpose of rob-
berry. The victim was hit twice, and is in a
precariOus condition.
Henry Hardy and Will Carter. both
negroes are believed to be- the highwaymen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
THE NATIONAL CAME.
Manager Donnti is Making Arrangements
for Good Ball Playing.


Manager Donati has n frst-cass team at
present and will give Richmond splendid
ball playing before the season is ended, with
a view of organizing a State league next year
He has two new pitchers Mike O'Rourke and
Fay. and an excellent guardian Of third base
in the person of Napier. The Richmonds
viii play the Norfolks hero on August 18th.
18th and Goth for the championship of Vir-
GINA. and the following week games are OK
pected with the Winstons and University Of
Virginia
The Donati team at present is as follows:
Tate, first-base and catcher; Luck catcher
and frst-base; Enright, pitcher and second
base Ford. right field; O'Rourke pitcher and
second-base. Foster. catcher and left-feld
Napier third-base; Kahn. short-stop; Left
wich. centre-feld Fay. pitcher and centre
field: Darby, right-feld and short-stop; Wells,
leit-feld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Stabbed In the Back.

severe. though not dangerous, wounds last
evening about $50 o'clock at the Old
Market from knife in the hands of another
negro, name unknown The stabbing grew
out Of an alteration. The negro was carried
10 tho First poliee-station, where his wounds
we're dressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
DROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGI-
IL NEEISf FNHTRSION M NEWPORT

BROTHERHOOD or LOCOMOTIVE ENGI.
ID NEERS EXCURSION 10 NEWPORT
NEWS, OLD POINT. HAMPTON AND NOR
FOLK. TUESDAY. AUGUsT %. 1891. The COM
mittee have secured the Casino" at Newport
News for Dancing. AMI pledge perfect order
and guarantee pleasant time 10 all who attend.
Boating Fishing and Sailing.
Round-trip tickets whole TO Old Point, Sl.O;
children. under twelve years old, 75c. round
trip from Williamsburg, 81.
Boat makes close connections for Norfolk.
Three hours in Norfolk. Persons desiring to
avail themselves of this opportunity can make
round trip for 10 cents extra fare on the boat
Bathing at the Hygeia. Refreshments at city
prices-nO liquors.
Train leaves Manchester, A. NJ; c. X o.
Depot Seventeenth and Broad streets S:l5 A. NJ;
returning. leaves Old Point, 6:45 7. NJ; Newport
News r NJ. arriving in Richmond az 1880 Z.
NJ: Manchester. lO:45 T. NJ. Leaves Williams
Committee: W. NJ. Baldwin, T. VI Coffey J. S.
Marshall. Il. i. Darlington, W. J. McAllister, W.
A. War. aulo-2t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

The fire which vas rung in at the fire alarm
headquarters at thirty-two minutes past 8
O'Clock last evening was the burning of
wooden fire screen in the residence OF Mrs.
Ellen Winston, No 9l2 st. James street. The
house is owned by Mrs Winston and is fully
insured. Loss about $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Rvan,s Cra1itora

ATLANTA, Ga. August 15.-Creditors Of
Stephen Ryan have arranged for 10 per cent.
cash payment. 10 per cent. in nine months.
and 10 per cent in sixteen months as settle
ment in full. Ryan has agreed to these
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

T-H E1 BOSION1S
SECOND WEEK OF THE
GREAT CLEANUP SALE.

And going make gala week In going stock
find stacks here which goexceent vausbu they
Now while holding annual House Cleaning
time money will buy for the future needs for
this the greatest ateseason sales held this town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Chriat,s Alleged Cont.

ROM. August l5-In letter to the Bishop
of Treves the Pope approves the exhibition
of the Holy Coat as laudable and opportune
and promises indulgences 10 pilgrims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
HECKWEAR.

"Blest be the tie that binds" So says the
hymn. Our Ties bind, too; they bind the
customer to us for Neckwear. You'll find
some very binding bargains in this line at
the present time. We are going to close out
our stock of Summer Neckwear, cost what it
may.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

Round trip to Norfolk and Newport. News
next Saturday night by steamer Ariel. Bee
advertisement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
GRAND TXCrRsION AND BASKET PIC
II NC To PROVIDENCE FORGE,
NEXT MQNDAY. AUgusT nth,

amusements will be dancing, Boating fishing,
a Match Game Of Baseball between the Mould
ers aud stove Mounters. Prizes to the best
most popular lady on the grounds No i'm
proper characters allowed. Good order OBJ
served and positively no intoxicating liquors
allowed on grounds. Fare for round trip, Soc;
children 2jc Train leaves Chesapeake and
Ohio depot. Seventeenth and Broad streets, $3.50
A. NJ. Come and get the stove. Refreshments
in al undance at city prices. aus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
vi The ladies If Epworth League. Of Broad
street Methodist Episcopal church. will give an
EXCURSION TO DUTCH GAP on steamer
Ariel THURSDAY NIGHT. August 10Th. Pro-
ceeds for benefit of organ fund. Music and
singing by the choir. an l6-ft.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

DICHMOND GRAYS' MOONLIGHT EXCUR-
Ia sion! Steamer Ariel TO Dutch Gap TT S-
DAY NIGHT, AUGUST 18th. Boat will leave
wharf at 30; will return at lO:Ds: Street cars
band TICKETS: 80 cents; Children, Is cents.
aul6-lt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Personally Conducted Niagara Falls Tour
August 90, 1891.

A cheap trip to Niagara Falls is offered by
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company. Round trip rate from
Richmond only sl4 special train of Pull
man parlor cars and day coaches will leave
Washington from Baltimore and Potomac
railroad station at 7:l0 A. n. Thursday. .Au-
gust 10Th. Tickets good for return trip ten
days from date of excursion, and stop OF
allowed at Watkins Glen and Rochester in
either direction. Tickets also good to return
via Buffalo.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Tourist Agent
and Chaperon will accompany the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
MEMS PANTS.

You have cleared up during the week a
great many Of the special bargains we offered
at the beginning. This has compelled us to
reduce great many of the hisher-price goods
and we shall offer during the present week
some booming Pants bargains. A pair of extra
Pants are always handy; now's the time to
get them cheap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

The BEST DC. PIECE OF GENUINE sun
CURED TOBACCO on earth 10 Hickoks Fig.
Try IL and sec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Misdf ShorA

made to order from $50 to :1O Your choice
for Is. w. f. Drew & Co..
Shoe manufacturers.
e01 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
HAT

All Light-Color Stiff Hats at nearly hall
their former price.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-03-14
Letters from the People.

Editor Senf;nel:-While l have
been confined indoors with II bad
cold, my mind has dwelt good
deal on the past forty years In re-
calling many of those whose ac-
abundance l formed during that
time in this place. and reverted
back IN sorrowfui memory to
those who, alas! arc dead and gone
before, and yet, how many there
are who, in the lapse of time, have
passed out of our membranes
| and arc ut last forgotten. In this
train of reflection 1t occurred to
me, what can hinder the memor,
zig ' eesst Ha.if n eabi'tcrated from the
minds of the inhabitants of West
Fcliciana?
] Certainly West Fcliciana CAR
build at least Il small but substnn.
tlal monument to perpetual the
4Aemory of tho bravo soldier and
- attest the appreciation and adj
miration Of his surviving fellow
citizens.
Mr.. Editor, in view Of these
sentiments. which some one else
con elaborate, l move that n socl.
ETY. be organized, to he called tho
Toorean Monument Association,
that every member shall pledge
himself never to tlisband until the
object is accomplished.
| THOMAS RAYNHAM,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-03-14
The River.


Our repest Of thu rsversetase
y np to Thursday uornlnR, when
& marked SO feet and 7-l0ths on
the Bayou Sara guage. On the
same date last year the guage read
&c feet and S-1Oths, showing a
difference of only one tenth be-
tween the stages of 1890 and 1871 ,
and as the rate of rise now Is DIV
in "a hours it is safe to say that NJ
thi. writing, (Thursday evening" }
the stage ia even with that Of last
year.
When, standing upon Catholic
| Hill, one can see an cxpanse 81
waters on all sides varied only 10y
the comparatively small area with
in the levees of Bayou Sara. u u
manifest that the situation - n
least threatening, and when W
consider the volume of water &
come that is indicated o
the news from above, We are az
monished to be prepared Tor
considerable rise more.