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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
CAPTATN JOHN N. TABB
A Mistake which Does Him Very Great Ia.
justice.

SENATE CHAMBER, Dec. q. 1891.
Editor Of The Times
Permit me to correct a mistake which APP.
peared in The TnrE3 this morning about
Captain John n Tsbb. member Of House %
Delegates from Gloucester. Captain labb ha9
not sent me his resignation 20 hand to the
Speaker OF tho House Captain iabb Is stu
confined TO his bed and be wrote % two NJ
more Of his friends tlat he would resign
the caucus refused 90 show him that courtesy
which had been extended always 10 the dole
gate from the county / wrote and his
friends up here united With mo 10 49, him not
to take such u step until could see num-
How unfortunate 10 was 90 publish the
matter Of dispute between the labb and
Taliaferro families for more than half
century ago. and so 10 create an impression
that the family feud was factor IN the con-
test which prompted Captain leOD 70 oppose
the election Of General William Is lahaieuo
as county nudge Of Gloucester. have
known General lalafeuo and Captain Iabb
for many. many wears and deny that Cap
tain Tabb would permit family ieua
6f any ever occurred 70 iuuuencs
him in discharging his Official duty
and ! am equally emphatic IN saying
General TaliaferrO did nor use the family
feud II any one occurred 20 influence any
one To espou.e his cause. ! think the article
places John n. Iabb n q wrong position. eng
think il but right for the public to winhoh
anv opinion until Captain Iabb can have an
opportunity 10 right o wrong done him 100.
Intentionally ). and am sure IHE ZINES WI
most Gladly permit reply 20 appear 10 10
columns J. n. STUDS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

DYNAMITE is playing r very conspicuous
part in the world Just now. The explosion 81
Antwerp on Wednesday. which DESTROYED
eighteen lives outright and horribly mutt
lated some eighteen or nineteen persons, is
the most destructive in its consequences that
mas taken place Tor many years. 1t is only a
further illustration Of the importance of
the most careful supervision of the
employment Of dynamite II is true
mat In this case the explosive material
mad been struggled away. but the ability to
90 this arose from the ease with which the
government inspectors wore deceived. Until
'ho most o1acting and rigid laws with respect
70 the handling Of dynamite are passed &C.
cidsnts resembling the one which happened
a. Antwerp will DO of regular occurrence both
IN the Old and Now World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
SPECIAL MATTSEE TO-DAY.
Pnntomimic. Ballet, scenic and yaude,t,,
Spectacle.


Mr. William J. Gilmore. whose mama b,s
been associated with some Of the larges, AMI
most interesting Of theatrical enterprises. h,,
spared neither pains nor expense in fttir,
out for this season one 81 his favOrito me-
tacles, namely, The Twelve Iemptatios, a
which was more than fav rably received ha,.
last seas9n The engagement here. which !.
announced 10 be given az the Thoa,rs
to-day and tomorrow. will in egerv
way more than surpass any rrs
vious presentation # this great spectacle
Mr.. Yale, Mr GilmOres manager. spent, All
last summer abroad visiting the prncin,
European capitals and made number of IN.
gagements with artists who are famed IN iba
specially and dancing world. Three premier,
and a ballet corps Of forty dancers come d.
rect from the Royal Ahambra Palace. ana
will be seen in six new ballets. All the cos.
TUNES will be new and the scenery for variety
and artistic worth. it is said. has never heea
duplicated. while the spectacle will have he
advantage Of q stealing dramatic company
assisted by a large auxiliary of English pan
tominIc artists who have been specially lm.
ported for this seasons campaign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
A Golden Wedding.

"Wednesday last was Joyous , Gay with Nj
Monroe ward. II was the celebration of his
golden wedding. having married in England
on the 23d day of December 1871. lie was
surrounded by his children and grandchil-
dren. Many friends called to extend their
congratulations and good wishes There
were many beautiful and costly presents to
the couple
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

The Leigh-street Baptist Sunday school
will meet at 10 O'Clock this morning, in the
church. DR.. Hatcher and Rev. W. T.. Wright
will deliver addresses. alter which Santa
Claus will hold q reception and distribute
presents. Friends Of the church and school
are invited to occupy seats in the gallery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
Beer for fhe Bows.

There are some people who remember that
Christmas means hard work with the news
paper men. and fully comprehending this
fact TINS Tisms was Yesterday the recipient
OF keg Of lager beer from the Rergner Il
Engel Brewing Company. 1t WAS received
with cordial thanks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
We Challen-a

any man woman or child who is affected with
Liver to prove that few doses OF Simmons
Liver Regulator will not relieve them. Ii never
fails. and is so pure. 80 sure so harmless that an
infant can take il ana never have = second spell
ofcolic. An adult can tax II. keep the bowels
regular, and securo health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
"Iior 10 Cure All Skin Diseases. -

SIMPLY apply "Swayne's Ointment No IA.
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema
itch, al sruptions on the face, hands, nose, de..
great healing and curative powers are possessed
ybno other remedy, Ask your druggist for
6Wsypsb Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

Colonel A. B. Andrews. Of North Carolina.
third vice-president Of the Richmond and
Danville. and Mr.. Sol. Haas. traffic manager.
are in the city. Mr. Haas will be here for
several DAYS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
SBwsY NOTES.

Misses Clyde and Shelly bearing are visit
ing Miss Robinson on Eleventh street.
Miss Emma Lamb is here from Glade
Springs Institute to spend the holidays with
her parents.
Mr.. George W. Meredith of Laurenburg.
n. c., formerly Of this city. is here to spend
the holidays.
Little Annie Make entertained few of her
friends at birthday party last Tuesday alter
noon
Mr.. o. b. Elder. who has been in Paris for
several months putting up cigarette ma
chimes, has returned home.
Mr.. James T.. Woodau foreman of the
moulding department of the Richmond and
Danyille shops. was the recipient n few days
ego of handsome gold-headed cane from the
operatives in his department as a token of the
high esteem in which lie Is held by them.
Master j. Haskins Hopkins. of POwhatan
county is spending the holidays with his
friend Master Melvin Pitt.
George Morris was fined $50 yesterday
morning in the Police Court for carrying con
cealed weapons.
The funeral of Mrs. w. f. Starke took
place from the Bainbridge-street Baptist
church yesterday afternoon at O'Clock, and
was very largely attended. Rev. l.. X. Thorn
hill conducted the services and spoke very
touchingly of the beautiful Christian char
acter of the deceased. The pail-bearers were
Messrs. IOney. Carter. Bradshaw, Moody,
Bingham, Adams Cole and Marks The in
terment was made at Maury cemetery.
Mr.. W. NJ AIuter and wife are IN Bat.-
more spending the holidays.
Little Henry Beattie, who was hurt Thurs
day evening by the explosion Of metallic
cartridge. was reported last evening as get
ting along very nicely. Drs William Mathews
and Rucker were 10 see their patient again
yesterday morning and succeeded IN getting
ont some additional particles Of powder
The little fellows face is trihe swollen and
lie is unable TO open his eyes, but expects TO
enjoy his Christmas Just the same.
4 difficulty occurred Thursday evening
between Messrs. Didlake and liick, both Of
Chesterfield resulting in the latter getting
his head badly injured
Mr. A. L. Colbert, of Baltimore Ileft for his
home Yesterday. lie is grand recorder of the
Ancient Order Of United Workmen, .aud has
charge Of the district in which are the Rich
mond lodges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

THE many friends of Mr. Mills in Congress
felt greatly disappointed, first at his defeat
and next at his not being offered the leader
ship of the House. But this is no time for
elimination and recrimination. WHAT'S done
cannot be undone, and the Democratic party
must now grid up its loins and think of moth
ING except how to beat the common foo next
year To do this it will be absolutely neces-
sary for all wings of the party to pull together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

Is the Legislative report of The TINES yes
terday statement occurred which unfortu-
nately slipped in the paper by an oversight,
and which does Captain John n. Tabb and
General William B. Taliaferro both great in
justice. 1t was stated that the opposition Of
the former gentleman in the House of Dele
gates TO the election of General ITALIA
ferro as county Judge of Gloucester arose
from an old feud between the families Of Tabb
and Taliaferro in that county. Nothing could
be further from the truth The kindest feel
ing exists between the members of these re-
spectve families. and Mr. Tabb favored
the election Of Mr.. J. Hairston Seawell for
purely legitimate reasons. He is not a man
to permit any personal feelings to interfere
with what he believes to be his duty to his
constituents. lie only threatened to resign
his seat in the Legislature because he felt
he had been discourteously treated by the
caucus in acting on the judgeship while he
was absent on a bed Of sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

THE indications point to the defeat Of
Sherman for reelection when his term ex-
pires. Foraker will probably be his success
sor. The substitution of such a man, bla-
tant demagogue with a tainted personal re-
putation, for the veteran senior senator from
Ohio, will, in spite of the bitter and narrow
craftsmanship of the latter, appear even to the
Southern people. who have no reason to love
Sherman, as q step that will reflect only dis
honor on the people Of that State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

LYNCHBURGH BUREAU. NO. 1913 MAIN
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
MANCHESTER MERRY-MAKERS.
Christmas Ere The Most Remarkable In
Their History.
MAYOR ATTKISSON LAYS DOWN THE LAW.
Tin Horns and "Baby- Walkers" Get .n Their
Work-Anticipatod Sports and Pleas
ures-Newsy Notes.
MANCHESTER Bureau Richmond TINES, !
Twelfth and Hull streets.
Branch Office. llOi Decatur street. J


Yesterday was tho most remarkable Christ
mas eve in the history OF Man chester. Up to
late hour last evening not en- arrest mad
been made. not even drunk" Old-timers
say it was the warmest day ever known IN
this section for the season. Oyercoats were
almost entirely discarded, and tho ladies
appearing on the streets in wraps appeared TO
DO very uncomfortable in them. Doors and
windows were thrown open, fires were al
lowed to die out, and tho day looked more
like spring than the middle OF winter. Dur
ing the forenoon tho weather was sultry and
warm followed by quite a severe rain.
In the afternoon 1t cleared Off Tho mer-
chants were very busy and the street cars did
the biggest days work of the year. Business
to-day will be pretty generally suspended
Most of the factories VIII reopen Monday,
and the Danvi!le shops will resume opera
tons January 4th next Divine services VIII
be held in the Episcopal churches. Several
hunting parties are expected 10 try their luck
to-day. and fox chase will delight party OF
the followers of this Old-time exciting sport
Last evening the large boy as well rs the
small boy was making night hideous with TIN
horns and baby walkers" OF course these
latter were not calculated to disturb the men,
bers of the ID. G. Club The streets were
crowded all the afternoon and evening with
happy parents purchasing presents for their
children.
Central Methodist church will be opened
this morning from till Il o'clock for the re-
ception Of donations for the benefit ofthepoor.
Money, fuel, clothing. food or other articles
will be thankfully received.
LAW AND ORDER.
Mayor Attkisson instructed Chief OF Police
Lipscomb yesterday TO suppress horn blow
ing upon the public thoroughfares by all per-
sons except small children: 10 prohibit the
burning of bonfres and to dispense all crowds
using cannon crackers and other dangerous
fireworks. The. chief has instructed his Off
GERS to carry out the orders Of the Mayor and
those who violate them will be fined for dis
orderly conduct.
New South Council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics. held meeting IN odd
Fellows Hull. corner of Eighth and Hull
streets Thursday night for the purpose OF
electing officers and 20 vote on the question
whether or not the name of the order should
be changed. II was the unanimous vote OF
the council that the order should retain its
present name.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Junior Past Counsellor, A. @.
Jones; Counsellor q. r. Mum; Nico-COun-
selor. A. 5. Wright: Recording Secretary,
w. II. Kidd; Financial Secretary. Joseph H.
BeYiil; Treasurer, Joseph A. Moore; t0nduc-
tor, j. r. Baughn: Warden. ". If Hall. In
side Sentinel, J. l.. Redford Outside Sentinel,
Joseph Haley: Trustee. w. III. Snead Repre-
sentative TO Funeral Benefit Association, w.
IL Kidd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

NORFOLK BUREAU. NO. BANK STREET
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
FRIDAY. DECEMBER %, 1891.
SIX PAGES.


To-day is Christmns.-Mr Ambrose Bar
rett's golden wedding was celebrated-JohD
ODwyer pardoned by the Governor-The
Mozart musicale took place w. A. Burton
was run over by an electric car and both legs
woro crushed.--Meyer candle was lighted
The Normal colored school celebrated Christ
mas.-Mr. Charles J.. snead died.--There
was Christmas entertainment at the West
nnnrnland (lrh
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
NOTES ON NAVIGATION.
stage of Water and Movements of Boats.
The River Interests.

stage of Water and Movements of Boats.
The River Interests.
The marks on the landing showed 8
feet 0 inches last night, with the river
stationary.
The reports from above we're:
Morgantown-4 feet inches and sta,
tionary. Clear.
Brownsville-5 feet 1 inch and sta
tionary. Clear and warm.
Warren-S feet . inches and station.
airy. Clear and pleasant,
The II. X. Bedford will leave for Pitts.
burgh to-day at s a. ,m.-The Scotia will
pass down for Cincinnati at tho same
hour.
The Bachelor passed up from Gin.
cinnati to Pittsburgh Yesterday at noon.
AT . p. m. the Ben Hur got away for
Parkersburg.-The Courier lett for Pitts
burgh at midnight.
Sundays schedule is as follows: At
8 a. IN. the Ben Hur and the Lizzie Bay
will get away for Pittshurgh.-The Key.
stone State will leave for the same port
at 8 a., m.-The Bachelor will pass
down for Cincinnati at the same hour.
The Courier is billed for Parkersburg,
and will swing out at noon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
1T JUMPED THE TRACK.
Bad Accident on the Bellaire Mar
row Gauge Railroad.
THOUGH NO PASSENGER is KILLED
a Number are Seriously or Painfully
Ipjured--.Two Cars Crowded with
Circus Excurssonlsss Overturned
just Below the Glass City.

Yesterday morning as the east bound
B., q. & c. Railroad passenger train was
nearing Bellaire, just opposite w. & j.
Twins mill, below that city, for some
unexplainable cause, two OF the coaches
filled with passengers jumped the track
and went over on the hill beside the
track.
The cars were filed with people COM
ing to the circus. Luckily no one was
killed, but several were very severely
injured.
Joseph Morris, trying to jump, was
hurt on the breast, being caught by the
falling cars.
John Irwin and Samuel White were
injured about the head.
Two brothers named McElroy, from
Irwin Station, were badly hurt. One
had his face mashed and the other q
leg badly mashed and broken.
Mr., Wilcox, OF Ozark, D., was cut
about the head.
Mr.. Thornberry, Of Beallsville, had
his fingers mashed.
Mr.. Baylord, the J. g. Glbney Co.'S
civil engineer, had his shoulder mashed
and wrenched from the socket. i,
Mr.. Mcpherson, colored man, mad
his arm badly bruised and cut.
Several families in Bellaire were look
ing tor friends on the train, and the ex-
element for time was intense, but
fortunately the passengers came in on
the train following. There were no
fires In the stoves, and the cars went
over on the inside Of the curve at this
point, or the wreck would have been
terrible. Assistant Superintendent Seal,
with all the available means for relief,
was soon on the spot and did every
thing to aid the sufferers. The train
was soon righted and left on time as
usual.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
THE IiITE CRAZE.


The boys Decorating tho Telegraph Wires
with Tissue Paper.
This is the season for kite flying and
Tie boys are taking advantage oft. 1t
Is an acceptable change from stone
throwing and playing "catty," not en- :
falling any danger on pedestrians or
window glass. The trees and telegraph
wires about town are as q consequence
o. this craze decorated with strings and
issue paper. There must be a hun
lfed kites destroyed in day by catch.
ing on distinctions. The kids have
Them in nil sizes, from one as big as n
mans hand to a six-iooter. Some Of
lhe boys have kite flying down fine,
a4dreccntly an East Wheeling lad sent
aN'e longer than u man up until it was
Almost out OF sight, and it remained
tIefe, a mere dark speck against the
SKY, Tor several hours.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

WELCOME Lodge, A. o. U. W. had five
limitations OH Thursday night, a goodly
number of members being preso mt.
Four applications for membership were
also received. 1t has finally been de-
cided to hold the lodge picnic on We'd
nesday, August 70, at Wheeling Park,
A band has been engaged for the oeca-
sion and good time is anticipated.
The Social Lodge OF Mogallians was
unable to hold its meeting last night
owing to lodge Of the Royal Arcanum
occupying the hall at that time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
ONE is DEAD.
Two coiorcd Tramps Struck by Train Mt
Youngstown.

Two Coiored Tramps Struck by Train Mt
youngstown.
YOUNGSTOWN, o., July 81 Robert
schnson, aged 80 years, and Lloyd Wat
son, aged is, both colored, were struck
by switching train in the Erie yard at
midnight.
Johnson's right arm and leg were am
putated, while Watson had his scalp
nearly torn Of. Both were removed to
the hospital, where johnson died this
morning. He vas cripple, having lost
his left leg. The couple had been en-
gagged tn tramping. They came here
from Beaver Falls last night and were
trying to beat their way on freight
train TO Cleveland when injured. john
son stated that his home was at Az
Broadway, Cleveland.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
ohnndlsr,, AttneI. on whitney,

CONCORD, N. H., July Sl.-SenatOr
Chandler, in IN editorial in the Monitor,
speaking of the ships of the squadron
of evolution, says that ex.secretary
Whitney did his best to damn the ships
and succeeded in running John Roach
and killing him. at may be added with
truthfulness," continues the editorial,
"that the man who did the most to help
Whitney to damn the ships and kill
John Roach was Commodore John G.
Walker, now in command Of those very
ships"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
A Man serIously Hurt.

Anthony vandyne, of Armstrong;
Mills, O., under the influence Of liquor,
sat down on the B., 2. &C. Railroad
tracks near his home. A train coming
along struck him. 1t was too close TO
him when the engineer saw him to
check the trains speed. Ills head wa,
badly cut, besides which he received
several bruises on his body. 1t Is
thought he is fatally hurt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

WEST PolST, Miss, July Sl.-A water
spout yesterday flooded the lower part
Of the city md the lowlands in this
vicinity to the depth of five or six feet.
The railroad tracks in the bottom lands
were submerged with several inches Of
water, and the crops have suffered to n
great extent. Many fields Of cotton
have been flooded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
SEEKING A SITE

For the New FaIrmont Normal School
Building.
Special Dipdteh 10 he Inieligaor.
FAlRMoSr, ". VA, July Sl.-The
Board of Regents Of the State Normal
school met here yesterday, and gave
all the eligible sites for the proposed
new building personal inspection.
The most favored one Is that offered by
the Fairmont Improvement Company
on the Pierpoint and Watson tract west
OF town. The proposition made by the
company was not accepted, but, the
Board OF Regents made proposition
which is now under consideration. The
election OF principal for the Normal
school here was not acted on, as there
are several applicants,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

FREEDOM, Pa, July Sl.-David Burke,
a miner employed in digging clay at the
works of Park Bros, up Crows Run,
near here, attempted to open can Of
powder yesterday with a coal drill. An
explosion occurred, which hurled him
some distance and bruised him badly
about the face and body.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

ROCHESTER, n. Y, July Sl.-The gen.
eral assignment of E. Holland & Co.,
manufacturers Of ladies fine shoes, was
filed this morning. The supposed cause
OF the failure was having too much bus
mess for the capital invested. No state
ments Of the liability and assets are
given.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
nEsrRlcrlNu DIVORCES.
Many Applicants now In South Dakota Will
be disappointed.

hppilChuLN now AhCohsh OtsAobtA W
be Disappointed.
Sioux FALLS, S. D., July Sl.-Judge
Aiken, who holds the sword that sewers
unloving hearts, has concluded to in
terpret the law according to its spirit,
instead Of its letter, and it is very prob
able that many of the 90 applicants for
divorce now here will be disappointed.
Friends Of Judge Aiken say ne holds
that the expression, " In good faith, :"
will have to be substantiated by some
thing stronger than the affidavit Of the
applicant. The intent Of the law (Which
document is 10 years old was to pro-
vide release for Dakotans, but its loose
construction opened up great possibili-
bilities for outsiders which do not now
appear to be probabilities.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01
VIII Argue It To-day.

CoIuMsus, o., July sl,-The attorneys
for W. ]. Elliott, foundnuilty of murder
in the second degree in the killing Of A,
G. Osborn, this morning filed q motion
for new tsial which will be argued to-
morrow morning. The grounds for the
motion cover the exception noted do.
ring the trial,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

THE phenomenal success Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla started into existence a
host Of competitors. This, OF course,
was TO be expected; but the effect has
been to demonstrate the superior mer-
its OF DR.. Ayers preparation by con-
stantly increasing demand for it. D&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-01

Nobody needs mountain or sea air
, Jal'e such weather as has prevailed in
u's valley so far this sumner contin.
~ ~ In July the thermometer was
q, E,SRG't on the l4th, when it registered
~ II was lowest on the 10Th. when ii
60. down to 81. The average tempera.
~ was about 74.8. In June it was
~ degrees lacking one-tenth higher
i I, that The average temperature in
,uy, 1870, was IA. Last month thir.
, ,gGn days were fair, five days clear and
Thirteen davs rninv