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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
Demented Girls Horrible Death.

FREDERICKspURG.VA..Oc Oct 23.-tSpeciall-Mary
Phluger. the little girl who was aiiudged as
being OF unsOund mind and committed 10 ~pot-
syl' ANA Jail last Tuesday, as reported in this
morning TIMES. met with horrible death to-
day by being burned 90 death. Early this
morning as sheriff Harris was approaching the
jail he heard screams. and. rushing i'll. found
the jail completely enveoped IN smoke and he
fore assistance could arrive the poor girl
was completely burned from head TO foot every
piece OF clothes be n entirely consume 1. She
was 50 severely burned that she died in few
hours afterwards Ii Is believed that she set
herself sfre.
A party Of Richmond gentlemen. composed OF
MAYOR J. T. Ellyson an ilessrs. John S. Elicit
j. q. Tinsley. ". L. Cutshaw. George A. Haynes
G Mccarthy. D. V Iavis. 70 err T. Bosher.
John ". lourqurC an. George l.. Christian j. A
Grigg an f. j. Bo-her visited our city today
After Viewing the different points Of interest
around the city The. were driven so the difier-
ent battle fields. Tnev returned TO the city
about o clock. and left for Richmond ton ght
Mr.. arter II. litIhngh and WIFI. Of hicago
are visiting his mother, Mrs. William III litz-
hugh
Mr. Ashby Moncure. who has been in Cali
lorna Tor the last 1--WE wears. IL visiting his
father, Mr.. lowhatan Moncure Of Stafford
county.
Miss Mar Wilson. Of Richmond. is visiting
the family Of Mr.. John White a. "Allbong In
Spotsylyania county
clone! John ". VOLT editor Of the Free
Lance, Is confined 20 his room by sickness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
RAIDED BY FEMALE STUDENTS.
An Army Of Greensboro College Girls Take
the Exposition by Storm.
FUTURE ATTRACTIONS AT THE FAIR.
Preparing for tho Fifth Maryland Regiment
HUNDRED Sale OF the Trotter Pam
llco-North Carolina News

RALEIGH. n. c.. Oct 23.-ISpecial. TO
day was Greensboro Female College day at
the Exposition and the young ladies of that
institute, 200 strong, in charge of President
b. /. Dixon. came down Oh a special train
and took the Exposition by storm during the
day. They returned this afternoon.
Quite an interesting programme is an
nounced for next week at the Exposition.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. the 18th.
9th and 25th. are the special days for Alabama.
On these days addresses will be delivered by
Hon. John g. Harris State Superintendent of
Public instruction OF Alabama. Milton A.
Smith. editor Of the Admission (Ala.) ally Hot
Blast William Leroy Brown. president
OF the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical
College. and other prominent speakers from
that State.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday the 29th.
3Oth and 3lst, are the special days for Missis-
slpDI. On these days some OF the most
prominent men from that State will DO pres
ent. and Will address the people.
October 18th. 30tn and 3lst are also special
days Tor the Southern manufacturers A large
number OF prominent Southern manuiactu-
rers have consented TO lie present on these
days.
Governor Thomas VI. Holt. himself sue
cesstul manufacturer. will deliver the OPEN
ing address.
Mr.. X. h. Battle. chairman Of the COM
m.ttee 10 receive the Fifth Maryland regi-
ment on Their arrival here NOyem er 10th,
has appointed the following gentlemen to CO.
operate with the committee: General W. K.
Cox, chairman: b. f. Park Esl.. president
of the North Carolina Veterans Association.
Colonel L. :. kenan. Captain ". G.. Stronsch,
{ aptain ). A. Ashe Ma. or Il. S. Tucker and
j. Il. Deyeteux. Esq
The Ladies Memorial Association last July
General y. II. Hills lite and service
as the subject OF the annual address on May
10th next Mrs. Hill now resides in Cali |
forn'a, and has requested that the address be |
postponed for vear. The Association has. /
therenpon. selected General William Mae |
hae, OF Wilmington, Is the subject tor the |
next memorial day.
he whole body of students 40 Davidson |
College have recently signed a paper N
which each one pledges his honor to abstain
from every form of ha2lng during his con-
necuon with the college. and to use all hon
orable means 10 prevent any future student
from INDUCING in the practice This annihi-
ates freshlng at Davidson.
10 ~ learned that syndicate of Atlanta
men are negotiating for the purchase of
FamlicO.' the famous trotting horse. owned
by W. i. Bachelor OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
Nottingham StiT

CHESTER, Va, oct. 2.-lSpecial.l-The WAS
pretty marriage ceremony here this after
noon Miss Sallie Stln OF this place and Mr..
H. o. Nottingham of Norfolk were the
contracting. parties. The ceremony took
place IN the lresbyterian church a. 5l5
J.. VI Nev j W. Stih. pastor Of the Method st
Episcopal church South. officiating. Miss
Nottingham. Of Norfolk, acted az the brides
maid with Or. STIFF of iRichmond as best
man.
-. Mesrs Samuel Perdue, 4 C. Diggs and c. b.
Richardson Of hester and Or. Barton Of Nor
folk acted 90 ushcrs.
he church was decorated with beautiful
poited towers the windows darkened and the
church lighted. Amid the sweet strains OF A
wedding march by the accomplished Miss X f.
shore tho rarity slowly proceeded TO the altar
where; after the ceremony OF The Methodist
Church. they were made husband and wife
Many were the good wishes that were
sn9wered npon tho happy couple and with the
oid-tlme throwing OF rice, they boarded tho
tram Tor the North.
Misses lunstall of Richmond and Miss Organ
OF ihnMlddie accompanied the bridal party 10
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

WELDON, y. G., Oct. 3D. Special North
Carolina Lumber Company will double their
plant at llllery and Will az once begin the cree
non 81 one hundred houses.
\ company has been organized TO operate A
street railway at Fayetteville
~. by Apri. lst the railroad Of the Brunswick,
Western and Southern hallway Company viii
be in operation from Wilmington to southport
II Is proposed 10 make Southport coaling STA
ton Tor ocean steamships. aud with this end in
Wow the promoters OF the enterprise will ex-
tend the roai westward 10 the connection with
the Chattanooga and Cincinnati. A surveying
party viii soon lie put IN the hed in charge Of
the general manager, H. Ii. Dougherty, OF New
Jersey.
Owing TO the lateness of the crops and he low
prices OF cotton, trade in this locality has been
dull thus far Our merchants hone for revival
later IN the season
Numbers Of Italian lAborers pass through
here every day,yla the Coast line for the phos-
Ihate beds in South Carolina. To-day there
were six carloads OF them
here IS no sign OF third party in this To-
cahty Tho llance does not desire IL and does
no. intend 10 have II. but they think they have
q right to voice In shaping the policy Of tho
Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

The Ladies Auxiliary--A safe for tho Mos
Popular Woman.

Many old veterans assembled in Lee Camp
Hall at the regular meeting OF the Camp last
night and many ladies' were also present.
General William b 1aliaferro made splen-
| did address and paid high compliment TO
Lee Camp for their generous action IN pro-
| viding Tor and maintaining their old COM
| fades who needed their assistance.
The ladies present proceeded 20 organize
the Ladies' Auxiliary Corps. and elected Mrs.
James W. White president. and Mrs. Ihomns
A. Brnnder vice president, and postponed
the further organization until future
meeting. which will be- held at No. east
Clay. Wednesday. November 9TH. at 1870
o'clock.
Colonel William =. Smith. grand COM
mander Department Of Virginia announced
TO the Camp the death of Captain james VI.
Binford. of Portsmouth, inspector-Seneral OF
the Grand Camp.
The veteran cavalry committee urged the
members OF this Camp 10 attend the meeting
at the armory. at which time addresses VIII
bc delivered by Generals fit1 Lee. hampton,
Payne and Rosser. Ladies arc especially in
yited 20 be present.
They also urged the Camp % parade on DC
tober ~. 1891. Mt the unwilling of the statue
of General Wickham at which time great
many veterans will be present. 4 large dele
cation will come on from Baltimore. Lee
Camp will parade and will assemble at the
Camp hall Thursday, October 2 tn. at 10 30
o'clock. The drum corps will also assemble.
and it is expected that there will be large
turn out of the Camp
Smith. the Ninth-street safe man. has present
ed 20 Lee Campfor the beneito of the Soldiers
Home Hospital beautiful little Hall safe.
which IL 10 be voted at the State Fair 10 the
most popular woman in Virginia. Tho pro
cecds are for tie hospital fund. The safe
is complete in every particular. it stands
about twenty inches high. and is
aboat fourteen inches wide. The inside
is about sxl2 inches. and
the safe Is too heavy for one man to lift. 1t
is lined with red plush and the iron work isall
cilded. 10 is indeed a thing # beauty. and
would he an ornament 20 any lady's loom rs
well as place of safety for Jewels and valu-
ables. Each ballot will cost ten cents. and II
is probable that tho contest will he spirited
The Camp last night received it with
thapks. and determined TO put the safe on
exhibit ut the Fair. and appointed the fol
owing committee. Colonel T. A. Brander
Colonel w. 7. Smith and james II. Gray.
The Camp will have open house next Fri
lay night and all visiting ConfedeTatos are
to be present.
Colonel Is. II Mercer made q donation Of |
50 20 the hospital fund of the Home.
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lhariottesville JnftInrs

CHARLoTTEsvHIF, Va, oct. 2l-rSnecial l.
The funeral Of tho late Mrs. Z. VI. Herndon
look place from tic BAPTIST church this after
noon at g;3l and tie infemen, in Maple God.
=, he circuit court Is still in session Judko
horsiey Of elson is pre,iding The court is
lr lng he case ~ Niche against Cochran in
which Niche claims DANA ges for in ury 10 his
lanq resulting from the milldsm known as
cochran pond. The dam is OF many years
standing.
he board Of sur ergisors are now endowed in
settling with ext easurer A. J. Parish. They
nave found eyerytl INK in satisfactory shaue
Inc Work VIII be completed TO-DAY
Mss ong. IOstmastor at Charlottesville
mas been engaged for several DAYS IN the thank
less ana improbable work Of inspecting the
postoihces OF the county
y colored boy has been lodged in jail TO await
the &C ION OF the grand jury on the charge OF
entering student room at the University ana
stealng watch and q sum of money. Other
81 len property wa recovered from him Such
thleyng AZ the bnivers ~ has been groat an
noyance for several years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
A HORRfBLK DEATH.
Mr.. A. &. Bacon's Head Crushed Yesterday
by MI Elevator.

A shocking and most awful accident hap
pened Yesterday morning at the Richmond
paper mill at the foot OF Ninth street, where
10y Mr.. Albert S. Bacon instantly met his
death.
TINES man called at the scene OF the trag
edy and obtained the following particulars Of
the sad affair Ned Cawthorn q colored en-
plUye said about $50 o'clock Mr.. Bacon came
up on the dumb waiter with barrel .; mate
rial, which he put of Oh the third floor. He
sad nothing 10 the man who was working
about ten feet from the elevator hole but
descended the same way he had come
up. In a few moments the elevator
again started up. No attention was paid
TO this. however. until the ascent was par
italy checked by a dull. humping sound.
when the cOiored man raised his eyes To be-
hold the shocking sight of his superintendent
stretched upon the floor of the elevevator and
his head nearly severed from his body. He
hastily stopped tie machine aud gave the
alarm, and number OF employees were soon
on the scene. Coroner TaNlor was 'rhOned
for and Immediately responded Upon ex-
animation it was found that the unfortunate
mans neck was broken and his throat torn in
a most frghtful manner from the middle
part OF the neck TO the right ear. which was
nearly severed from the head. The coroner
made thorough examination but no other
wounds were observable. 1t being Clearly an
accident an inquest was deemed unneces-
sary. and the body was left in charge OF son
of the deceased. who Is employed in the mill
The dead superintendent has been in the
employ of the richmond paper mill for the
past twenty years and was a highly respected
and trustworthy officer. Deceased had Just
returned to work from spell of Sickness.
and WAS still weak and feeble Several theories
as 10 the probable cause of the accident were
advanced. but the following IS doubtless the
most probable Being weak and feeble and
riding up and down he became dizzy and fell
in IA lit of vertigo Lying upon his back, his
head near the edge of the elevator his chin
was caught Dy Joist of the ceiling as the
machine moved upward and his neck broken
a. described above This is the most proba-
Die theory. and there seems TO De little doubt
OF It's correctness.
Mr.. Bacon was about ffty-eight years of
age and leaves widow and three chil lren.
One of his S ms young man about twenty
two wears old, is in charge of the rag depart
ment of the paper null. He has married
daughter who is living in a Northern city.
I lio other child is a lad of about eight years
The deceased was member of Richm nd
ComInandery and -. Johns Lodge, A. +.
and A. Nj. He was paper maker 10y trade
and one Of the test in tins section. lie was
a yestrYman III the Meade Memorial church
Manchester. where he lived, and was an eA.
cellent and good man The remains will be
taken TO Norwich, Conn. tins morning Tor
bt.rial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
IN DANGER or JUDGE LYNCH.


PETERsBURG, Va oct. 23-lSpecial.l-T bill
against tho Virginia ana Carolina railroad aud
the trustees 20 enforce the deed of trust which
secures the debt OF the city OF Petersburg will
lie filed on the first Monday IN November In the
thanccry Court OF Richmond. Petersburg IS
interested IN this road 10 the an ount Of SIS iO0D
Two hundred and lily immigrants passed
through here TINS morning on the south bound
ira en- route for tharleston. ). &:
here was a considerable fall of hail in Prince
George county al night
70 Is learned That he farmers in the adjacent
counties are very backward ~ digging their
peanuts on account OF the scarcity of labor
most delightful entertainment was given
last night ~ HOLLYWOOD church, in Chesterfield
county. Nj Samuel CrOwder. OF Richmond.
furnished the insirumcnial music 4 large
audience was present and handsome sum was
real. ed.
II was learned from passengers who arrived
here to-day that there va, q light snow at Con
cord station on The Norfolk and Western rail-
road last night
The Pc er burg Grays expect to take part in
the shtm battle AZ the state Fair.
The a stone OF the new Odd Fellows build
today.
A largely attended dance, under the auspices
OF number OF young men OF Dinwiddie county,
was given a. Church ROsd on the Norfolk and
Western railroad tonight.
The Masons and Knights Templsr have per
fecied arrangements for giving the delegates
TO The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the state
and Grand Commandery. which meets here
next month. a ROYAL receptiOn.
The Petersburg Grays held meeting toll night
and adopted resolutions expressing their pro-
found sonse of sorrow az the death Of Lieu
tenan' Colonel Einiord, Of the Fourth Virginia
regiment and decided 20 accept the invitation
of the colonel commanding the regiment TO at
tend the funeral Sunday and form part of the
battalion desgna ell for the funeral escort
he Grays VIII leave here on the early train
Sunday morning
ne remains OF Mr. T. \. Eckes who was run
over and killed by a train AT Pulaski YESTERDAY.
were brought here this afternoon for interment.
burg.
Mr.. Michael IT. O Neil Of this city, was sum
mOued 10 Richmond this afternoon By q tele-
gram announcing the critical illness of his
mother.
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AITXASnRIA. VA. Oct. 23-The Philips-Sni,b
murder trial went over to-day until ianuary With
quito en- episode. he call 90 jurors Tor c,.'n
NATION on yolr dire was in progress and Mr. r
a Davidson hal been excused from service on
me ground that he was opposed 10 capital
hsd interviewed. when Mr. Ed / urks connssI
o. the accused, called Mr.. Davidson back The
Court declined to allow Mr. Davidson 10 bs
Drought back, and Mr. Burke continued 10
argue me matter. Judge Norton told Mir. burke
To take his seat, brt The latter confined 10 tais
"heieupQn the Judge fined him sSD and again
oIdeIed nm 10 sit down. This order not bsing
obeted ne crver was ordered 10 Ike Mr. Hurks
on anu Mr. Burke retired. Mr. 5. q Brent. The
osHeF co.nsel Tor Phillips, was retired from the
ca e. ana the prisoner being thus left without
JJoin.el, .ne Court adjourned the trial until the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

There are number Of very pretty s.i..
tons in Tho title Tycoon" Tho va,
song. Love Comes Like Summer oigp 70
has an easy, swinging movement. p briph,ns,.
and righteousness that caused II 90 bs an -
slant fayorite. We're Scheme" is graoef,I
ami pleasing making. with ia excellent a.
compartment. song that charms the mo-.
that 1t Is sung. Then there is the lively and
lar the instant it ia heard. Tho Fatal t,er,
is another entertaining song and tho "OB
Ah?" duet and the famous topical son,
"Cawn't Do II, You Know are simply 80
Several others are exactly the pieces to givs
a comic opera dash and favor. All tfe.s
numbers show that Mr.. Spenser has marked
ability. Az the Theatre four nights begin.
ming Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

- The successful comic opera. The Little
Tycoon" will be presented in this city for the
first time by the orig nal company at the
Richmond Theatre next Mond y evening.
All the superb scenery. costumes. proper
ties. electric effects. together with on orches
ira OF ten picked musicians. and chorus Of
thirty voices An exact reproduction of the
opera Will he given ms originally produced
during ts phenomenal run in PHILADELPHIA.
X. J.. Graham. who is the original General
knickerbocker. IS one OF the most finished
comedians in this country, and the wonderful
success he has made IS entirely due to his
own enorts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
AIIrinla I.anla.

The Commissioner of Agriculture is in re-
ceipt Of n communication from Willis b. Gay,
breeder and stock raiser at Summit New
Ork. inclosing a list Of names % whom he
requests him to send printed information in
regard t. Virginia lands and products Nh
Gay states tbet he desires 20 settle IL colony in
Nlrg MIA, and this is preliminary thereto The
annual report OF the commissioner for 1889.
containing many facts and figures about Viz
CHINA farming lands. has been exhausted he
quests cont nue. 10 come for IL but they can
not be furnished. The department is however.
we'll supplied with hand books from Is number
OF tho counties in the State. and these and
OF or reports are sent IN answer 10 such in
quiries as the one above mentioned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24
4 CONCERT.
Pleasant Entertainment Mt tho Young Mems
Christian Association.


Christian Association.
The second entertainment of the first series
arranged by the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Was given in the main hall of the Asso-
citation last evening and comprised musical
programme which was rendered with excel
lent enect and gave great pleasure to the au-
dlence present.
The first number was quartette entitled,
When Hands Meet" which was splendldly
sung bv Mrs. Birdie Harvey Mute, Wash g-
ton. ID. c.. soprano; Mrs Jessie Harvey Nc
Gruder, Richmond. contraltO Mr.. III. c. Nc
Gruder, Richmond. tenor. and Dir. James H.
Harris Dr., Richmond bass Mr.. Charles J.
McHenry, who was on the programme as nc
companist. being unavoidably out of the city
Miss Lele Minor most acceptably filled the
place. The rich contralto and clear soprano
OF the two lady singers blended in pefect har-
mony. and put new beauties IN several favor
ite songs arranged as duets.
Mes rs. Harris and McGruder andered excel
lent solos, and bliss Minor executed several
piano selections with good touch and spirit
and won double encore.
Lenore. by Mr. McGruder, and the Condo
liers. by Mrs. Aute, were eacA most fayOrably
re eived. Altogether the Entertainment was
well arranged and much enjoyed he pro-
gramme lasted Just one hour. The next con-
cert Will be given by the New York Symphony
Club Friday. November 10Th.
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The LIBBT-HILL MONUMENT.
Three More Stones Were Added to the Shat
This Week.

The Sailors and Soldiers monument on
Libby Hill had three stones added 10 its
height this week, and now stands about
twenty-five feet above the foundation. Tw,
OF these cylindrical segments were placed in
position last Wednes ay and one Yesterday.
By the use of the wooden tower and movable
derrick on is top the stones. weighing sey-
eral tons, are easily and quickly put in place
directly from the wagon on which they are
hauled.
They came from the yard OF the contractor
dressed true 20 the line of the shalt. and
when lowered in position each one forms A
part OF what Will be perfect whole. The
shaft at present gives but little idea of its
model. tue famous Pompey's pillar, OF which
IT Is counterpart, but rather has the an
pearance OF "A giant colu4n for some great
building Three other stones Will be ready
for the upbuilding of this grand Confederate
memorial IN about two weeks more ana the
shat will then take on a greater appearance
of symmetry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

While q swinging stage in use for painting
the outside OF lords Hotel was being hois;ed
to the top Of that building Yesterday morn
ing. the moose at one end slipped OF and a
painter named Alfred b. Webster, who was
sitting on the staging, was thrown TO the side
walk forty feet below. { WIS thought nj
first tdat Webster was killed. but though his
injuries are Of very painful and seri US
character his life is not thought TO be IN dan
ger The city ambulance was called and the
injured man taken 10 the Retreat
Mr Vel ster IS about twenty-five years Of
ago and lives at COS Beverly street His
most serious injuries are compound fractures
of both legs above the knee.
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Newport News Notes.

NEWPORT News. Oct. 23-lSpeciaLl-Quite a
storm ragged here yesterday afternoon and dur
ing last night. No damage on the water mas
been heard Of
q. L. Beach, F. y. Southsrd, New York city;
VI. J. Healy, Old Point Comfort: j. V echoheli'
Gurnsbury, Nd; jasper Newton. j. fsrpond
ii. S. Loucbhein. Philadelphia; }. Dent, John =
Tucker, Washington city; William ). Foster :.
ID. Pnller +. T. Clark James J.. Johnson. Nor
son. Baltimore: and Nettie J. Wright. Rich
mond, Va, are registered at the Hotel warwick.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-24

to the farmers organization or 10 the politicai
alliance between the disaifecteI Democrats
mostly Alliance men, and the Republicans
The result OF the election cannot now he lore
told as everything Is in bad mix"
Tobacco continues 10 come in heavily, ana
warehouses and buyers are kept busy.
Mr.. john e. Williams, Que OF our prominent
merchants. WAS married 10 Miss Alice Sprankle
Tuesday and left on the South bound train Tor
a visit to tho Raleigh Exposition.
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yenable-street Church.

There will be mass meeting Of the con.
gregation o. the Nenable-street church on
Sunday morning to consider important IN
terests. At 1880 =. NJ the Young Feopl~'s
mon will meet in the basement-roon, OF the
church. Ats +. NJ IT. X. H. Pitt. the pas.
tor. will preach the third in his series Of ser
mons on Dreams and Visions" The theme
Of this discourse will be Ezekiel's Vision of
the Valley OF Dry Bones"