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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
THE KIsSABLE WOMAy.
She May Not Always be Handsome, But shs
L. Always Charming.


Then there IL the kissable woman u
size, age. tints, features, disposition. cba,,c
ter-one and all have seemingly nothing 10 a.
with her charm. All you are conscio,,s ~ :,
| her presence is the desire To take her -, ~ al
arms and kiss her Sho may be absol,,.V i ~
| devoid OF personal beauty and not young e,f
yet nine men and half and seven woman -
OF each ten will want 10 kiss her IL thev sro -
her presence five minutes. Sometime a. "a
good and kind and unselfsh and possossed -
beauty: and then she is always breaking bes,,e
without meaning TO do so, and wipning -
she cannot return, and mourning Critic
she does not deserve.
She sees more beautiful women pivi,,.
more encouragement to men than she yivo"
and indulging in far more desperate Ar
tons without causing any such disaster -,
she causes by one kind, sweet smile: and sio
pnnot understand 1t all, at least not prtJ
she has had all sorts Of trouble out Of n Rr.
tho fact Is, that tho men who are quite hard
ened to ilrtatiOns with the merely beautif,I
women lose their heads in an insane des;,'
TO seize the kissable girl in their arms
Women who do not possess this charm ani
who play bold game Of Irritation wjtbort -,
curing any such risks and dangers. find !,
impossibleito explain the effect of the kiss
BILE girl upon her admirers. They think SO
must be very deep and adroit siren AZ hear
while, in fact. she IS often frankness personi
hed She is inclined 10 become somewhat
selfish: however, as the time passes in her
love of admiration. and b take as her natural
right more love than belongs TO her. Bnt sba
is never malicious or Intentionally unkind
She feels 30 sorry for her lovers after she Ias
won them, and she never wounds anotber
woman If she can help it without q too great
sacrifice OF the love and devotion which IL
her native element. She is full of love ber.
self. and her friendships are inclined 10 be "a
ardent asthe loves of tho handsome" woman
Her rejected lovers become her friends almoss
always, and her husband worships her and
finds her better wife than she was a sweet.
heart. If she marries a man strong and tact
ful enough 70 keep her entire heart she bo.
comes great favoritc with her own sex f.r
women have always been inclined 70 adore
her when they were not jealous of her In.
tuence over men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17

Tho Guests Who Were Registered In Rich
mond Yesterday.

Darts House.-B. Cameron. stagyille, N. C. I:
r. solomon, New York, N. Y; AbbottL. Hall,
Boston. Mass; f. p. Pitman. Baltimore, Md;
W. II. Andrews, Brooklyn, N. y; John Ben
ston. N. c.; J. Powell, Winston, n c.; Sig
mund Freidberg, Cincinnati, o.. f. b. Farrill
Columbus. O.; NJ. J. Williams, North Caro-
lima Robert II. Johnson. Auburn. Maine ;
John X. Sydnor, Fall River. Mass: w. II.
Moore. Chicago. Ill. A. Rosenfeld. New
York A. NJ. Dalberg, New York; +. 3. Blum.
New York; II. e. Norfieot, Suffolk. Va; NJ.
ner. New York; S. Huckherger. Baltimore.
Nd; NJ. @. Iseman, West Point. Va. A. NJ.
Dalberg New York E. S. Blum. New York.
E5change and Bdtidrd-,J. T.. Kemp. Louis
Vile, XIV: Thomas =. Boyes. Philadelphia;
w. Duke. Durham. N. c.; w. F. McGown,
c. A. Benton, F. c. Dumas. New York; CIV
Naylor, c. w. Benninghaus, Baltimore; Simon
Joseph. Cincinnati, o.; John MOrhews, Eagle
Lake. Tex; A. S. Johnson and wife. Topeka;
J.. s. Scott Philadelphia; Mrs. X. 3. Tucker,
Miss Tucker. Miss Sadie Tucker, Raleigh n
c.; n. j. Pittman. Miss Minerva Pittman,
Tarboro, n. c.; A. n. Gordon. Lexington.
KY; w. @. Huntington, Farmyille. Va: +.
NJ. Hannah. West Point Va. w. S. McBur-
ney, Philadelphia; Ro Domhal. Charles City
county, Va.
Mvpkys Holel.-H. A. Mayer. Cleveland.
Baltimore George +. Ives. Philadelphia. s.
G. Daniel. Smithburg, Va: Louis +. Frank,
Shreveport. La: O. f. Madison. Birmingham.
Ala: s. T. Gibbons Albany. n. Y; Charles
ID. Carter, Baltimore, Md; Colonel Il. II.
Mercer, Philadelphia; J. B. Hick. Fayette.
w, Va: Ed. Blumenthal Baltimore Nd.
american Hoiel.-John r. Townsend, Brook
Ign. \. T.; Il. NJ. Jones. Hicksford. Va; /.
X. Hopkinson, Norfolk. Va; S. viii. Atlanta
City; j. X. Teasdsle, Ashland, Va: s. Akin |
son, Buena Vista. Va: John S. Fleming. Cor |
louisville, Va; A. L. Jeffrs. California; Viii |
liam X. Moiese, Fort Wayne, Ind; W. j. |
jersey City: A. $. Altos, Rome. !
Ga. K. NJ. Heindrick. New York F Il. Fitch. !
Charleston S. c.; j. s. Ellis, Virginia; Il. N.
Stone. Buffalo. N. Y. n X. Rawlings. Cleve-
and, Ohio; s. p. Smith, Niagara Falls;
W. H. Garrett. Manchester. Eng; W. f.
Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa. Sam. C. Jones S.
L. Dance. Chicago. H.. W. S. Lipscomb,
King William, Va. c. H. Norman West Point,
Va. John X Murry. Reading. Pa; j. W.
DWELL Richmond and Danville railroad: r.
!: Keeling, Gumberry n. c.; Jacob Kahn
Pa; John A. Scott, Farmyile
"a: c. p. Reed Chicago. H.; James E.
lodges, T. M. Hewitt. Picketts. Va; L.
'umphry. Baltimore Nd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17

Large Structure Coilspscs and Several Poo
pie Are Killed.

Duluth. MINI. July 16.--During 8 severe
storm this afternoon an unfinished three
story hotel at West Superior was blown down
| There were twenty or thirty men in the build
| ing at the time At Fast Superior a dwelling
WINS struck 10y lightning and it's inmates Sc
verely injured II was the most severe rain
and wind storm that has visited this section
in many months.
When the storm came up Boss Carpenter
| Cross called to his men, who were on the
| building TO get out of the building. and
twelve Of the men jumped from the windows.
At the same moment n number of pas
sers by ran into the structure To
escape the storm. AS they entered
the building. without an instant warning it
collapsed burylng seventeen men. The struc-
ture did no move foot from its foundation
u simply hattened out as though by terrible
blow from above. Three timers on the roof
stayed where they were, and escaped serious
injury though the fall was thirty-eight feet.
Hundreds saw the catastrophe. and the
work OF rescue began at once The ruins stood
not six feet above the ground and the roof
seemed to cover the whole. greatly retarding
the work of rescue
Hermann Pauussey WAS recovered. He was
found in sitting position bent nearly double
with spikes driven into his spine and almost
every bone in lis body broken.
John Laur was found on his back with four
tlmbers lying across him. cutting his body
into as many pieces. II was horrible sight.
and the overworked rescuers sickened
in removing the body. John Schofeld
when found was still alive, though he
died as soon as the weight was removed from
him mis- back being broken. The bodies of
Charles Lucas md an unknown man. evil
IDENTIFY one Of those who took shelter in tho
ill-fated building. were found in the
wreck of q room on the ground floor.
Both bodies were fattened out of all |
resemblance to humanity While the work |
of the rescue had Deen going on rain and |
lightning with high winds. had set in and the |
violence of the storm became terrific. fore
ing the men to leave work. which has now
been resumed.
1T is probable that all the bodies will be re.
covered before morning. In addition TO the
list OF killed five others are unaccOunted for, |
and are believed th have been killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
THE HAINES MURDER TRIAL.
The Court Overrules a Motion of the Defense
for New Trial.

HAMPTON, Va, July 1.-THE case of Thorn
ton j. Haines, for the killing Of Ed. Hanne-
gan at Fortress Monroe recently was called
for trial here to-day Able counsel appeared
Tor both sides. The counsel for the defense
began by making motion for a continuance
OF the case on account OF the prisoners i'll
health. After a great deal of wraneling the
Judge Oyerruled this motion. Counsel for the
defense then asked for postponement. which
was denied, and after the calling of the names
of several witnesses and the taking Of some
unlmportant testimony recess was taken
until o'clock.
After recess counsel for Haines presented
an affidavit claiming that many important
witnesses for their side were unable TO be
present The sheriff was then put on the
stand and testified that lie had subppnaed the
witnesses. but was unable 10 account for their
non-appearance. Private Richardson, who is
the strongest witness for Haines did not APP
pear. He was detained on duty. but is ex-
pected N court tomorrow.
IL IS claimed that Richardson saw Henne-
gan IN tho boat at the time Of the shooting
with an uplifted oar about 10 strike Haines.
Alter a good deal of quarreling on both sides
without getting anything done. the court adj
lOurned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
IN order TO secure the Witnesses who failed to
appear today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
REAL ESTATE MEN MEET.
Interesting Session of the Virginia Exchange
at WytheYiIle.


WTTHEv1ILE, Va, July 16-[Special. THE
Virginia Real Estate Exchange met here to-
day with about sixty members present. Two
business meetings were held during the day
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year President Walter Sharp. Nor
folk; Secretary, II. l.. Page, Norfolk: Treas
nrer, NJ I. c. Jordan, Roanoke; Vice
Presidents, James s. Simmons. Roanoke
X. j. Bower Lynchburg 1T. G. Morton.
Staunton; w. II. Barley Radford: d. T.
Eggeston, Glasgow; Directors, q. p. Cannon
Bristol; Louis Rawlings. Richmond: ID. p
Parr, Jr.. Bedford X. f. Withers. Jr. Wyths-
vile; William Nelson, Salem: W. j. Nelms
Newport News j. W. Chlds. BuenaVista. M
Nj. JsrInan, Elkton. NJ. ID. Langhorn. Pulaski
and }. Randolph. Charlottesville.
IL was determined to issue one bundred
thousand pamphlets showing up the resources
and advantages of Virginia. A COMMITTEES
was appointed 10 present a petition 10 the
next Legislature to remove the tax of one
fourth OF one per cent now required on the
gross amount Of the sales made by an soent
,Lyncl burg was selected as the next place
OF meeting ''''00
telegram was sent to the National Press
ASSOCIATION now in session in St. Paul. Mimi.
inviting them 10 visit Virginia
A banquet was rendered the Exchange ty
the real estate agents of Wytheyille at Hotel
BOYD tonight at O'Clock,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
Hams Not So Bad Affair All.

WAsHNGToN, D. c.. July lG.-Many of
Thornton Hams friends hero are indignant
at what they call false reports sent from Fort
ress Monroe to Southern papers. evidently in
tended to be prejudicial to him. Hams is
descended on his mothers side from one Of
the pioneer settlers of Virginia. and is closely
related to many of the oldest families in the
Old Dominion. Why people who are evil
IDENTITY not Virginians should 90 out of the way
to abuse him in Virginia and other Southern
papers, and be allowed TO do so. has aroused
considerable feeling in large circle of his
friends here. Young Hams, they say, is very
popular with all classes of people who know
him and have found him cOnsiderate, gentle
manly and slow to anger. He is well educated.
is good musician and very cOmpanionable
Young fellow. The hereditary tendency 10
murder. his.friends say. known TO exist in
the family of Hannegan, does not exist in
that of Hams and it is claimed here that
Hams knew of his friends weakness in this
particular and that it will be brought out at
the trial that lie resorted to extreme measures
only under extreme prOvOcation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
lectures by Professor Davis-Church Enter
tainmont-Death of Miss Sinclair.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. July 5.-ISpecial.
Professor Noah X. Davis, of the University
of Virginia, has consented at the urgent re-
quest Of the teachers of the Baptist Sunday
school in the city TO deliver q lecture before
them every Friday evening on the Sunday
school lesson Of thefollowing Sunday Teach
ers and others of every denomination are cor
daily invited TO attend. These lectures in
connection with those Professor Davis de-
liyers en- the lesson Sunday mornings afford
8 rare treat to those who love the study of the
Bible, especially under such an able teacher.
The first of the Friday night lectures take
place this week.
The ladies of the new Methodist church
near North Garden depot this county. will
give an entertainment and festival on Julv
3lst, the proceeds to 20 towards finishing the
church. At night DR.. J. j. Laffertv, of Rich
mond. Will deliver his inirnitable lecture on
"Old Times and New"
Miss Ruth A. Sinclair. whose extreme i'll.
ness was noted in The TINES some weeks ago
died this morning at 1880 o'clock after intense
suffering She was an accomplished Young
lady, aIhard student and too close attention
to her studies probably caused her illness
She was daughter of Mr. George A Sinclair
OF this city, Her funeral will take place from
the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock.
Rev. l.. b. Goodali, of Georgia, has been
called to the pastorate Of the First Colored
baptist church, of this place and it is under
stood that he has accepted the charge Rev.
AR: Goodall IS native of Virginia a graduate
OF Wayland Theological Seminary, Washing
ton, ID, c., and of Newton Theological Inst
tute, Boston. Ii will be remembered that this
is the church which excluded its former Das-
tor Rev X. A. Scott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
Fought inthe Ladies Coach.

BLoOMNGToN. ND. July IA sensational
shooting ARRAY occurred on board the Louis
vile, New Albany and Chicago passenger train
this evening near Greencastle The TOwes
and Basses, two families from Mitchell
boarded the train at Greencastle No sooner
feud commenced. Words were passed. and in
an instant the shooting began. Bud Towe
was shot in the back and probably fatally in
jured.
In the scuflle one of the Bases was pushed
of tho train and seriously hurt The fight
ing was in the ladies coach, and the excited
passengers were about 10 Jump from the
train when the trainmen succeeded in sup
pressing the riot The trouble grew out of
violations of the liquor law, it being claimed
that the Bases turned States evidence
against the loves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
CLOTHING.
WE HAVE MADE
SLASHING REDUCTIONS
EVERY DEPARTMENT.

Everybody who visited our es-
tablishment during the past week
was a customer. Many came Just
to look, just to see what we had in
stock and compare prices with those
charged elsewhere. Shrewd buyers
do this. We are glad they do, be-
cause it advertises our LOW
PRICES everywhere.
People will talk, you know, and
when they talk they tell about the
SLASHING REDUCTIONS we
have made in every department.
One customer recommends the
other and that's why we were kept
80 busy.
We have made Big Reduction
in our SUIT DEPARTMENT.
We have made Telling Discounts
in our PANTS DEPARTMENT.
We have Applied the Knife in
our CHILDREN'S DEPART
MENT.
We are SELLING OURFINEST
TAILOR MADE. FORM FIT
TING SUITS AT PRICES
LOWER THAN EVER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
THE F'ARMERs' INSTITUTE.
Excellent Address ny DIR. Chamberlain, of
Ohio-Othcr Speeches.

PULASKI, Va, July 16.-[Special The
Farmers Institute for the Ninth Congressional
district was called to order at 1870 this morn
ing by Lieutenant Governor Tyler. and PRAYER
was offered by Rev. Mr. Book, of the Christian
church, Of this place
Hon. Il. &. Kent. of Wythe, was then intro
duced AS the presiding officer and delivered
as lie ALWAYS does speech of rare good sense.
during the delivery Of which hetook occasion 10
crtlclse the farmers of this section for not be-
ing present in larger numbers. The number
present was small. The speakers alluded to
Their Hooking together by dozens instead Of
by thousands Professor Massie Of North
Carolina. gave practical talk on ensilage.
SPEECH FROM THE FARMERS.
DR.. Chamberlain. Of Ohio. made by far the
best farmers speech your correspondent ever
heaTd-a speech from the farm and not from
the books. 1t should DO published and find
place IN the house of all of our farmers.
Professor Atwood, Of Blacksbure, told how
TO fight insect pests, and Mr. Jackson of the
Planter, recommended chicken culture in an
earnest and entertaining speech.
No allusion TO the third party was made
and no kicking out of the party traces. The
farmers stood under one flag that of a com
mon country, and talked Of nothing but farm
ing, though the Ohio farmer did talk of farm
ing of the farm as well as on the farm. He
referred to the enOrmites of combines and
the lnlqultles of the laws Of transportation.
Everybody present is charmed with the
gem OF the mountains the. grass of our valleys
and the glory of our climate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17

flourishing Crops - Summer Visitors
Mineral Well.

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, Va, July 16.-lSpe-
cial. The crops in this section are looking
hourishing since the recent rains. and the
prospect is fattering for good crop of to-
bacco.
The hotel at this place is filed with visi-
tors; 30 is the Otterburn Lithia Springs Hotel.
There is some building going on here. Mr..
X. NJ. Thomas. merchant. has nearly com
pleted a nice residence. On his place he has
discovered well which he IS satisfied is min
analysed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
Mr.. Joyner,s Residence Hurned.

LYNcHBURG. Va, July lG-ISpecial I'm
formation reached here tonight If the burn
ing this morning az o'clock Of the county
residence of Mr.. II. c. Joyner, treasurer Of
Amherst county. who resided about four
miles from tho courthouse The build
ing was occupied by Mr. Joyner, bis
brother. John W. Joyncr and family, and
sister Miss Helen Joyner. Miss Helen in
assisting others 20 save some of the contents
went to the second story while the flames
were raging and was cut OF from the stair
way. IN attempting to escape by jumping
from the window she received injuries from
which she died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
A REMARRABLE ACCIDENT.
Two Coons and a Dog Rehabilitation In tn
Election Case.


LYScHBURG, Va. July l6.-[Special IA
very remarkable accident occurred Tuesday
IN Bedford county, near this city. A young
negro named Alick Wade, employed bv Mr.
Z. L. Hawkins, went out coon hunting His
dog soon freed one, and Wade proceeded 10
cut the tree. down, as usual, to get the coon
IN iailng me tree caught the negro, the dog
and the coon beneath, and killed all tbres ~
them. VI
During the day of the accident Wade had
loaded his wagon with hay for sale in this
market. Yesterday it was brought here and
sod for money to pay the undertaken Tor tho
CONN IN which the negro was buried The
accident and the sequence arc all alike re-
markable. but nevertheless true.
The contested election case in the Rrool-
ylile district In Campbell county. between
Saptan >; hisque Hutter dem. and j w.
wright lhep.) for the place of supervisor.
was decided to-day in favor of Wright. The
contest has been going on several days at tho
courthouse, with able lawyers on both sides
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
Her Sunday-schooI,yerse.

propriate verse to repeat in Sunday-school re-.
Gently. She had also recently learned a lit q
nursery rhyme which had profoundly I'M.
pressed her In Sunday school when her teach.
er,called upon her to give her verse little Mss
Five-year- old forgot all about the hymn and
electrified the whole infant department by
rising and solemnly repeating the following.
The owl and the eel and the warming pan,
They went to call on the sOap-fat man;
The soap-fat man was not within.
lie had gone to ride on a rolling-pin:
SO they all came back by way of the town.
And tnrned the meetlng-ho upside down
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
A White Cap Outrage.

NASHVILLE. July l6.-A Tullahoma. Tenn.
special says: There WAS white cap outrage
committed hero last night, though it was done
so quietly. and by masked parties. that it is
next to impossible to get any authentic par
ticulars
Masked men seized Ed. OConnor. of this
place. and took him to grove in the suburbs
of the town. where they whipped him severe
ly with switches for the alleged cause that he
mistreated his wife
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
PRESERYE THE PEACE.
Tennessee Militia Sent Out TO Suppress the
Mining Trouble.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 16.-The following
message was received at the State capital to-
day from Coal Creek, Tenn, the scene of yes
terdays trouble between discharged miners
and cOnvicts who had been sent there to take
their places: To Governor Buchanan. Nash
vile We. the miners farmers. merchants and
property of Briceville and Coal Greek
and vicinity assembled to the number of 500,
who have come together TO defend our fami-
lies from starvation and property from depre-
dation and people from contamination from
the hordes If convict labor being introduced
in our works. do hereby beg You to prevent
theirFntroduction. thereby avoiding bloodshed
which is sure 10 follow if their taking our
livelihood from Us is persisted in. Answer
Signed by a committee
The Governor and about one hundred and
twenty State soldiers in his command arrived
at the mines ut noon. In a speech to the
angry mob this afternoon. Governor Buchanan
said that he was not there to discuss the convict
lease law, bat o. see that the law was'not over
ridden. The discharged minersa are well armed,
and the outcome is doubtful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
a Summer Drinlr.

On these hot days a question the most fro
quent IS What's good to drink Z" If a fair
trial be given the celebrated Export Breic0ge
of the Baltimore Brewing Company q grateful
answer will DO given in their favor. Elegantly
put up in quart bottles, thereis something de-
lghtfully refreshing in this stimulating bever-
age. 1t has rich amber coloring il free from all
colorIng matter, and IL made only from hops
and malt OF the finest selections The foam is
creamy. u Is stimulating paatable, refreshing
and exhilarating. For sale by Il. l.. Christian
AZ Go
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
FLOYD COUNTY.
Rough and Tumble Fight-Good Crops.
Personal.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. July 16.-ISpecial. J.
Proceedings in the County Court on Tuesday
were devoid of interest either public OF
private. On the street. however. there WAS q
lively time for n short while occasioned bv a
rough-roi-and-tumb fight between two men.
oneot whom, after the fraca was over, looked
as II ne had been in the ring with j. l.. Sulli-
van
Our farmers are taking advantage OF the
favorable weather, and making hay while the
sun shines. The grass crop is good. Corn ia
io9king well. Oats, however, are not so GOOD.
y Ut. NJ; simmons and family and Mr..
~soIge NJ. helyls and daughter, OF Franklin
county, are visiting their relatives and friends
ns,g. Dr. summons has determined TO locate
at Martnsville. Va.
Inc wheat crop has been harvested and
sacked > IN frst-rate condition. and the yield,
y Is Thought. will lie yery good. though none
mas Deen thrashed yet.
m OuI place Was alive with drummers on
good trade 'ney nave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
The Cbarleston's Mem.

San FRANcIsco.. CAL. July l6.-The United
from South American ports via San Diego.
brought fifteen men who were transferred TO
her at San Diego from the Charleston Most
of them are time-eIpired men from the Balti-
more. They will leave for the East on the
Panama steamer which sails on the 23rd
instant The Ranger has gone 10 Mare
Island navv-yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-17
RObbed of His Pension.

CHARLoTTE. N. c.. July 16-[Special I
Thomas O. Godsey. soldier of the war of
1912, died in Hopesvills township last night
He was with Jackson in the battle of New
Orleans.
Mr.. Godsey discovered several days before
his death that some one has been stealing his
pension all these years while he lived, and he
died in poverty.