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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
ALLEGED MURDERER CfPTURED.
Lynchburx Police Arrest a Fugitive From
Georgia.

LYNoHBuRo. Va. Feb. 20. -lSpeciall-A
short time ago description of an abscOndIng
murderer named Smith, from Atlanta, Ga.
was received by Chief Justice Irwin Of this
city, and last night three of the police found
and arrested him in gambling saloon
near the PRESBYTERIAN Seminary. Smith
mt first resisted, but the police
had the drop on him and he surrendered, de
claring his Innocence. In the Mayors Court
this morning he acknowledged that he was
from Georgia. but arrived here from Char
lotte n. c., yesterday. The Mayor fined him
800 for carrying concealed weapons, and sent
him TO jail to await the action of the Georgia
authorities.
Smith is former resident, of Botetourt
county, where he was known as Dodd. He is
a powerfully built man. is six feet four inches
and q half tall and weighs about 900 pounds.
The crime of which he is supposedto be guilty
WAS il is said q most atrOcious one. II he
proves to be the right man, and the police are
almost ceatain he is, he has several charges of
malicious cutting against him at other points
in Georgia
At a large public meeting Of the citizens of
this city last night, held at Young Mems
Christian Association Hall. the remaining
$4,000 Of necessary stock required to secure
the Rivermont Female College was promptly
subscribed by public-spirited citizens. and
made the cherished enterprise q great success.
Rev. DR. w. w. Smith, of Randolph Macon
College was the leading and moving worker
in the great achievement and he was highly
complimented. The college is expected TO he
completed by the middle of next year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
NORFOLK NEWS.
yS~sl Of j. Il. Brady, Charged With Murder
Failure of "A Clotlier-Other News.

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 2O.-ISpccial. THE
trial Of James l.. Brady charged with muir
der, was actively begun yesterday the selec-
lion of the jury being completed from the We
nire summoned from Petersburg. The evi-
lence was completed last night and the in
structions to the jury and argument of coun-
sci were made to-day. Forenoon, afternoon
and evening sessions are being held. and there
is probability of the conclusion Of the trial
this evening.
During the entire trial the courtroom has
been literally packed with spectators, and to-
day the interest is intense.
The prisoner is young man, and has borne
himself with great nerve. He, however,
showed some uneasiness during the argument
of the prosecuting attorney.
Rev j. :. Darsie, the recently installed
pastor Of the Disciples church here. received
q telegram from Pennsylvania last evening in
forming him of the death of his father.
William Eichberg. furnisher and clothier
doing business at No. l6i Main street. yester-
day made an assignment for the benefit of his
creditors to l.. ID. Starke. Jr.. conveying.all his
stock and fixtures, outstanding bills, etc The
principal creditor is Morris Levy, of Peters
burg, to whom lie is indebted 10 the amount
of S2,59S.
Mrs. Leila b., wife of II. A. Campbell. ESQ.
of Portsmouth. died at her residence in this
city last night after brief illucss with pneu-
monia. The deceased WIS a daughter Of Mr.
Silas johnson. of Richmond, who WAS pres
ent at the time OF her death She came here
seven years ago from Richmond a bride, and
was quite generally beloved.
The body of o sailor was found on the beach
near Fortress Monroe yesterday. it having al,-
parently been IN the water several DAYS. A
bullet hole through the head has aroused sus-
plcion OF foul play.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
THE OYSTER PROBLEM.
An Experienced longer Expresses His Views
on the subject.
HoGE's STORE. Va. Feb. 20. 1891.

HoGE's STORE. Va, Feb. 20. 1891.
Editor Of the Tines:
Mr.. Edward Ford, 70: many years tonger.
says: The rocks have grown much smaller in
York river. and the oysters were terribly
scarce till the strike OF 1883. /. with many
others. had TO 90 off to the Rappahannock
river. Some tongers from here went 10 the
James The strike Of 1853 were not market
able until the fall Of 1890. Last fall man
and cutler caught about fifteen bushels OF
oysters Of all sizes Now he can catch about
five bushels. law regulating culling Is the
one thing needed to preserve the rocks. Now
a great many shells are taken along with
the little oysters growing on them.
90 back overheard. This would make
oysters increase on the rocks, because
there would be more left for the spat to catch
on The oysters grow more rapidly on the
rocks than on the planting grounds. The
rocks ought TO be marked by buoys, and Kept
for all the people. The planting grounds
ought to be surveyed. mapped, plotted, and
recorded. and the planters ought To have u
perpetual lease to tine grounds, The planters.
however, would be glad of a lease OF not less
than five years.
All ground that does not produce ought 10
be- made 10 produce No arbitrary rule can be
lid down for locating planting grounds. lou
can run n line a certain distance irom the
shore and make all within the line planting
ground. II won't do 10 take all grounds out
10 a certain depth Of water. Wherever scarce
ground is found. even il it * in the middle Of
the river. it ought to be planted, or if 1t is +.
for planting purposes There are acres and
acres in York river not worth n chiuquepin
now that could be made 10 produce vast guam
titles Of oysters. Shells ought to be exten-
sivcly planted. BY keeping the small oysters
on the rocks and by planting shells oysters
can be- made abundant.
As for deciding what ought 10 be taking for
planting ground. / could take a pair of tongs
and tell you oven in the night time whether
the gyound would produce oysters without
being made TO produce them. Planting
grounds ought 10 be assessed as real estate is
fssesscd and taxed accordingly. The present
rent IS low enough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
PETEHSBJRG
Certificate Of Mcrit-RciiGious Notes-Gen-
eral and Personal.

eral and Personal.
PIrrRsBUnG, VA, Feb. 20.-lSpecial. Mr..
A. s. Reinach, Of District No. 5, /. O. B. B.,
which comprises all Of the Southern States
from MARYLAND to Georgia. is to be presented
with beautiful certificate Of mort for valu-
able services rendered the Grand Lodge since
he has been its vice-president: The certDi-
cate. which has been Handsomely framed. ar
rived here this morning and will probably bc
presented 10 Mr. Rinach on Sunday next.
MIR. Reinach is well-known merchant OF tins
city,
As far as learned. there is 10 be no formal
Observance of st. Patrcks day in Petersburg.
The 22d OF February will be observed IN
Petersburg by parade Of the colored mil
The new hall for the Young Mems Christian
Association. to be erected Oh Sycamore street,
will cost in the neighborhood of 10000. and
will be one of the handsOmest DululnSsO OF the
kind in the South. j,
Rev James H. Wright. the retiring pastor OF
the End Baptist church. left this morn
ing for Covesyillc, Va, from which place ne
will 90 70 Florida. on the advice OF hs phy-
stefan, fol- the benefit of his health. After the
usual service on Monday night. Rev. X. IL.
AGREE. pastor Of the First Baptist church. on
behalf of Mr.. Wrights congregation. pie-
sented him with sum of money. Dir. Hugh
Cousins, secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, also made some appro-
pirate remarks and presented Mr.. wright
with gift OF money from the Bible class Of
the Y. NJ G. A.
Eeery possible effort is being made to cap
ture the negro Scott Bishop who made such
q felonious assault on Mr. Hugh Hammock
near Blackstone some days ago. Men are
looking for him in Nottoway and Mecklen-
burg counties and also IN Moth Carolina.
From gentleman VINO arrived here to-day II
Is learned that little or no hopes are enter
tanned for the recovery of the injured man.
The citizens of Blackstone have increased tie
reward of one hundred dollars 10y them for
Bishops arrest 10 two hundred and fifty dol
lars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
REPORTED fDTERSELT.
The Committee VIII Recommend That the
senate Silver 1911 DO Not Pass.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb 2O.-The Com
mit,ee onsCoinage Weights and Measures held
what was probably its last meeting Of this
session to-day.
John J. Knox, Of New York. formerly
comptroller oi the currency addressed the
committee IN reference 90 the passage of the
act oi 1879. T.. b. Bacon. representing the
Chamber ~ Commerce and Merchants Asso-
citation of Milwaukee, spoke against free coin
age, and Alonzo Waddcll. Of South Dakota. of
the Farmers Alliance, and ConGressman-elcct
L. Simpson. of Kansas. also an Alliance man,
spoke in favor Of the passage of the Free
Coinage bill. after which the committee went
into sd executive session to take final action.
When the doors were closed a motion was
made to report the bill adversely. This was
amended by motion 10 report favorably with
out recommendation, both o. which were
defeated. Mr.. Carter, Of Montana. moved 10
amend the bill 30 as to limit silver coinage TO
tho product Of the American mines This
motion WAS defeated Q 10 3. Mr.. Williams
voting against. Mr. Bland for ii. Mr.. Bland
stated when he voted he was doing it in order
to get il ont of the committee. Mr.. Carter
then moved change in the bill TO amend the
present law so rs 10 provide for the purchase
of 10, 000. 900 ounces for the first three months
after its passage and 100000 ounces per
month thereafter. Lost-vote. 10 to 2-being
supported by Carter and Bartine only.
Mr. Naux offered resolution instructing
the chairman to report the Senate bill with
the recommendation that it do not pass.
This motion was agreed to-vote, 3 TO A.
Messrs. Wickham. Walker. Comstock. Knapp,
LAWYER. Tracy. Wilcox and Vaux voting for it,
and bartine, Carter, Bland and Williams
sHa INST il.
The committee then adjourned, subject to
the cal! OF the chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

The two rear coaches of the shop train, IN
which there were several employees Oh tne
New Haven railroad-car repairers-were teie-
scoped and thrown from the track. rive
men were killed and one had ooth
legs broken. The telescoped cars were
sci on fire by stove IN one
of the New Haven cars. The fire was extln-
guished without much damage; AT the time
OF the collision the shop tram was moving
Going at the usual speed. The cars were tele-
scoped A light switch engine of the New
York CentInl running on the south track col.
lided with the overturned cars. and was ltself
thrown from the track. All killed are en-
ployes of the New Haven road.
CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.
Regarding the cause Of the accident, Mr..
Toucy said there are two signals in the tun:
mel. the green one which 10 cAutionary aud
signifies to the engineer that the red-danger
signal IL ahead. When the green light ~
seen the engineer pulls up some. Engineer
Fowler. of the New Haven train. says he saw
the green signal and slowed up;
expecting 10 see the red sigma.
ahead. but he says the latter did
not appear: that he saw only clear white
light. he started up again and ran INTO the
shop train before he saw it. | cannot under;
stand all this. Anyhow, il IL no concern OF
the New YORK Central railroad. Inc "C,INl,IIo
occurred on our tracks, but the New haven
peopl9 owned the trains. The station master,
the signal men and the engineers will have 10
he examined before the exact cause OF the ac-
ciden. can be obtained.
Superintendent Shepherd. of the New
Haven road. received this afternoon athdaylts
of Engineer Fowler and Fireman Wellington.
Of the New Haven train, who swear that they
were on watch foi the signals, and that All the
lrhts were clear at the time Of the collision
they say il was impossible 10 see the tram
ahead. and the crash came when they were
looking out Of the cab window at the white
Light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
REV. MIR. FUNSTEN's Funeral.
The Remains of the Dead Minister Laid to
Rest in Alexandria.

Ahc HehhainS OF the Dcdu minister Laiu 10
Rest In Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Feb. 2O.-lSpecial. AS
stated in THE TINES tho remains of the late
Rev, George Meade Funston. the young rector
Of st. Philips Z. Il. church at Atlanta. Ga,
were brought here last night and the funeral
took place from ST. Paul's to-day. Ii was at
tended by all the most prominent people
here. especially those of the old families, one Of
which was that TO which the deceased be-
longed. Messrs. Dixon and Austen represent
inc the vestry Of ST. Philips with Dr. and Mrs
William NJ. Dame. OF Baltimore, accompanied
the boo y from Atlanta. and MIR. and Mrs. Ed
ward ;. Kinks, bringing with them about
Fifty sets of floral pieces Of all designs, which
were very beautiful.
The services, which were according 10 the
ritual Of the church only. were conducted by
Drs. Norton, Minnegerode and Packard. while
the choir, reinforced and composed princi-
pally Of young voices. rendered several HYMNS
and the usual portion allotted TO them of the
Impressive Episcopal service for the dead.
The interment was in Ivy Hill cemetery be-
side the graves Of his parents. and the grave
was hidden by flowers. which at the church
extended clear across the chancel railing and
filed up the vacant places near. The pail.
bearers were DIR. Kinloch Nelson. Professor
Carl Grammey, and Messrs. Semmes aud
Ward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Railroad Collision.

senger train No and gravel train on the
Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling railroad col
lided on a curve near this place to-day. both
trains going at q high rate Of speed. Engineer
Sharp was fatally hurt, while Conductor Pot.
ter OF the passenger train received serious in
juries A misunderstanding of orders caused
the accident. Both engines and seven freight
cars were destroyed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
HE KILLED HIS FATHER.
MICHAEL MCRACKEy SHOT BT HIS
SON IN FREDERICKSBURG.

CAusc OF the Unfortunate Affair Unknown
Murderer Captured In Lynchburg-Iriaio OF
Murderer In Norfolk-Failure of "a Clofhier.
Events OF Interest In Lynchburg.
FREprRIcKBURG, Va. Feb. 20.--tSpecial.l-
Mr.. Michael McCracken. of this city. was shot
and killed almost instantly this evening by
his son Thomas, while he was engaged in nail
ing up sign in front Of his place OF business
Nothing definite as to how the difficulty be-
gan can be obtained. as there were but very
few witnesses and they are exceedingly reti-
cent.
The weapon used was a double-barrel shot
gun and the load entered his right side Just
above the hip.
The affairs much regretted.
Young McCracken was arrested ana iodsed
in ja!l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
POSTMASTER IL HOT WATER.
MYSTERIOUS DTsAPPEARANCE.
MIR. Frank Vance Suddenly Leaves His Homo.
Death of Mr.. Carpenter.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., Feb. 2O.--lSpecial j
Frank Vance, the young son Of a prominent
citizen of Hopevillc, n. c., disappeared from
his home Tuesday night and has not since
been seen or heard of. His father was here
to-day in search of him, but so far has no It'd
ings Of him.
W. p. Carpenter, highly esteemed citizen
of this city. died to-day Ervsipclas was the
cause Of his death. lie was foremen of the
Piedmont Milling Company. and afterwards
foreman az the Mecklenburg Iron Works.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
CL1REMONT.
Getting Ready for Boom-Artesinn We''
Personal Mention.

CLAnruoxr. Va. Feb. GA citizen OF this
place has received letter from one OF the ID
terested parties, stating that there is a
movement on foot TO organize syndi-
cate. with Captain Daniel Stone as selling
agent, to purchase large tract OF Claremoht
land and Start boom. il will be remembered
;hat Captain Stone MAS formerly selling agent
FOR Mr. Mancna at this place.
The Atlantic and Danvills Railway Com
pany i sinking an artesian well Mt the car
Shops. near tho depot, which is to furnish
water for the engines, etc.
Mrs Lille Mancha returned YESTERDAY rom
an extended trim TO Dover, Del. and other
Northern cities, where she has been visiting
friends.
Messls. McCrys.al & Boyce nre erecting
large building fronting ON the public square,
which is TO be occupied rs hardware store
town, and several land sales are reported this
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Business Failures.

NV York. Feb 20.-Business failures oc-
curing throughout the country during the
past seven days Nnmberfor the United States
2l9 and for Canada 46. or a total Of 295, con-
pared with a total OF 297 las, week and SOC the
week previous to last. For the corresponding
week last year the figures were 27i. represent
Inc $50 in the United States ana Al in Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Died of lINalronhnhla

RocKvILLE. CoSS., Feb 2O.-Mrs. Annette
Leach. AGED As, housekeeper for Henry Kim
bell. of Ellington, died this morning of n.y.
drophooia, the result Of the bite Of a cat on
the f.. ehnger of the right hand last Noyem-
Der. She was taken with spasms February
l0ih and mas suffered terribly since
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

any man. woman or child who is affected with
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Headache or Torpid
Liver Regulator will not relieve them. 1t never
fails, and is so pure, so sure so harmless that al
infant can take it and never have a second spell
OF collie. An sdnlt can take 1t. keep the bowels
regular, and secure health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Killed Whllr CaaafIn-

BURLINGTON, W.. Feb. 20.-While coasting
down Howard street last night traverse With
hiIeen persons ran into snow bank near the
railroad track. throwing the coasters in all di-
rcctions: projecting rod of a switch
pierced Mrs. John Fennef's left eye. and en-
tering the brain caused instant death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
THE TURF.
Results and Entries OF the Races at Gutten-
berg and Other Tracks.

First race. fve-eiehths of a mile. selling
Glitter II. first. Qubbler second, Facial ID
third Time LOG.
Second race. quarters Of mile-Hum-
drum first. Katrina second, School Boy third.
Time 1.l93i.
Third race. tlree-quarters OF mile-Hawk-
stone first. Twilight second. Illspent third.
Time 1909.
Fourth race. six and one-half furlongs-Belle
dor first. Woodcutter second. Fenelon third.
Time 1.254.
Fifth race. one and one-sxtcenth Of amile,
seling-Guarantee first. FcrnwoOd second,
Eminence third. Time l.5114.
Sixth race. seven-eighths Of milc-Mllton
first. Catherine Il second. Harry Ireland third.
Imel 1864.
The entities for the racing at Guttenburs
are:
First race. fve-eighths mile. selling Gilt
ter. II. III; Climax. 10: Germanic, III; Boo
die: Il2: Oregon. 1l2 Gilmer. l09; Boot Jack,
100: Vance. Jos: Little h. 1913; Catherine (colt,
lO3: Jophet, l03 Lizette, l00 Mamie b Is, 100,
Croft. 100.
Second race. thrso-quarter mile selling
Oberlin, o. Shotover los: Lemon. 1903;
Monsoon. 9s Ruth, lO5; Peril. l05; AIacau-
ley, l0j: Chickasaw. o. Grace, lO5: Marie
Lowell. 102 Serenader, %, Orion, 1917; In
sight &c.
Third ace. three-quartor mile--Sandstone.
ll2: Kempc ally, 49, Sir George, 197:
Noedmore. l22; Rumpus. l22; Vanburan,
l07; The Earl. lO7 Katrina. lOi, Patti, i0i.
Fourth race. one and one-eighth miles.
manipulating. 90: Insight. 90; Macbeth
IL, Sallie Harper, lO5; Rancocas. ll3 Prince
Foriuna'i.. ll9; Golden Reel, l0i Defaulter,
9S: Joe Courtney. no.
Fifth race, six and onc-half furlongs-Lueky
Clover, Miss Williams. l09 Hope (colt). Hum
di um. III: Latina. ia Clandiue. 1914.
Sixth race, seyen-eighihs mile, selling
Lady f.. 102; Ned. Lizzie Fonso. l0j; Arizona,
Ill; Clamor. 1913. Count Luna. III.
GLOUCESTER. y. J.
First race. six furlongs-Ecstacy first, Nc
Gresor second Margold third Time l:2O.
Second race. five furlongs Teddington
first. Fast Time second, Lita third. Time l:l3.
Third race. five furlongs- Raymond first,
Ben's Pet second. J. o. C. third. Time l:l2H.
Fourth race. seven and half forlongs-
Prince Albert first. Aftermath second, Long
Island third. Time 1:5O1I.
Fifth race. six and half furlOngs-Endurer
first, Tappahannock second, Can't Tell third.
Time 1854.
Sixth race mine furlongs-Wild Cherry
first. Darling second, Silleck third. Time
AHA.
NEW ORLEANS.
First race. four furlongs-Belle Of Spring
field first. Nettie +. second, Dutch Boy third.
Tune j5i4.
Second race. four aud a half furlongs-
Hero first, Rushing second. Lemoine third.
Time 1:G2.
Third race. five and q half fur.cngs-King
Richard first. Phantom second. Ballew third.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

SYMPTOMS: Moisture; intense itching and sting
ing; most at night: worse by scratching; IL al
lowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate. becoming very sore.
Swayre's ointment stops the itching and bleed
ing. heals liberation. and in most cases removes
ssn cen BE-. svsyns I Son. PSladslpSiH' ' :"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
THATPUBLTC PRINTING.
The North Carolina Assembly Again Discuss
it-Postmaster Short.

R,Lr1Gu. n. c., Feb. 20.-tSpecial. The
public printing question again came up IN
the House to-day. a resolution having been
offered by Mr.. Pritchard. OF Madison, 10 let
IL the lowest bidder, and the body plainly
showed by sulclching the resolution mat
it had no intention to make n change IN tie
present system A motion was made 70
table The resolution and Mr. Prltchald
Attempted 20 sneak upon II, but
bad only proceeded so far ms 20
say that the present public printer
per year. for which he did no work. Then
Speaker DoughtOn ruled him ont OK order
and put :be motion 70 table
Mr. Pritchard called for the ayes and noes;
but this was not allowed and the resolution
Mss tabled. Mr.. Pritchard declaring at the
same time that :he House was afraid to alloy
the discussion and have light turned on ms
system, which was robbing the people OF the
State.
Much Of the time of the House was con-
sumed TO-DAY in debate upon the bill 10 create
Tie new county Of Richlands Of part of Beau
lot county. but the bill was finally tabled.
There have been number Of bills 10 create
new counties. but so far none have passed.
The House adopted resolution to-day IN
s:ructing the Senatorial Restricting Commit
tee to apportion the representation IN tie
House Of Representatives on basis OF popu-
laton as ascertained by the census Of 1890.
IMPORTANT SENATE BILLS.
Several importat bills passed their third
reading in the Senate to-day. among when
was an act appropriGting $4,000 for the sup,
port OF the State Agricultural and Mechanical
College This institution. by reason of re-
cent decision that the fertilizer tax was I'M
constitutional has been without funds. that
tax having been devoted 10 its support hence
the appropriation by the Legislature became
necessary.
The Senate also passed a bill to establish
State geological survey and appropriating
$4,000 for that purpose. Such a survey was
formerly maintained in North Carolina, but
has not beenin existence for several years.
Bills passed the Senate to incorporate the
Cabarrus and Union Railroad Company and
Greensboro Street Railway Company.
Bills were introduced IN the Senate 10 make
an appropriation for the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago and to increase the school fund Of the
State.
POSTMASTER ~ HOT WATER.
A special tonight from Windsor says that
the postmaster at that place has been found
short i'll his accounts. and his Office has been
turned over TO his Suiities. and that Mir. Lyon.
Of that place, has been pat in charge OF the
postoffce till matters are adjusted.
President John F. Clowell. of Trinity Col
lege, is here today for the purpose Of secur-
ing passage Of the bill Incorporating tho
town of Trinity at Durham. where the new
college il to bc located. lie states that the
ground will be broken on Monday next for
the construction OF the building for the
School Of Technology. and that work Oh the
other buildings Will begin at an early date.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

A slight cold, il neglected often attacks the
lungs. Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs give SURE
and immediate relief. Sold only in oo1eS. Price
- cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

Mellwood. Kentucky, whisky ellison double
No. south Twelfth street, The Windsor"