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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Failure OF . Grocer.

PETERsBUBG. Va. Dec 12-lSpecial. The
United States internal revenue collections IN
the Second district of Virginia for the past
week were as follows Lists S5063; beer,
$3.50; brandy. S1.1410 cigars and ciga-
rettes. SlS. 1862. 49, tobacco. $50, 509.5O special
taxes, S34. 857.04.
The Circuit Court of Petersburg. Judge b.
A. Hancock presiding. met pursuant to al
journment at 10 clock this morning. when
trial Of the coupon cases was resumed. About
OF hty $50 cases have been disposed Of There
are twenty more cases yet % be heard. The
court adjourned until the 29th instant.
Carl Dealton q grocer on Halifax street,
made an assignment this morning; liabilities
small
The representatives from Petersburg 70 the
Grand Lodge Of AIasons of Virginia. which
meets in Richmond on Tuesday, will leave
here on Tuesday morning. Their names have
already been published in this correspond
eDce.
Thursday night a stranger named George
Bennett was found at the Union depot by the
police n a feeble condition. tie was taken 70
a bOardlng-househ here. where lie received every
attention. ON his person were found papers
showing him 20 be q United States pensloner,
and that he had recently left the Government
hospital at Washington. lie was on bis way
20 Pamplin's. Va. This afternoon the stranger
was found dead in bed. United States Com
missioner of Pensions Raum at Washingt
was telegraphed tonight TO ascertain If he
knew anything in reference to the deceased.
His body was sent t. the almshouse where it
will be kept for a day or two Tor interment.
or till something can be learned concerning
the dead man.
Mrs. Lucretta Craddock. Of Chesterfield
county. died last night after a brief illness.
Chesterfield Heights Company, which is
composed of Northern capitalists, who have
purchased extensive lands in Chesterfield
county Just across the river from Petersburg,
will make an effort 10 have Chesterfield
Courthouse removed near Petersburg on
site to be donated by the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

House got tired Of this and promptly nd
iougncd, when the refusal OF tie Senate WIS
announced for the second time. Tho Senate
continued 20 make nominations and when
Senator Little subsequently entered tho
House of Delegates 90 inform the House of
tho nomination made. he found only empty
seats and tho Senate of course had TO follow
suit and postpone the further elections until
Monday.
Tomorrow at / =. NJ. tho two houses will
meet IN Joint session in the Hall q Delegates
20 elect a successor 20 United : tates Senator
John V. Daniel. whose term will expire in
1888 lie Will Of course succeed himself for
another term OF SIX years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Dec 12-f Especial
The Washington Hall was last night the scene
Of one Of those germans that have long made
il dear 10 every dancing man and woman
who have been here IN years past and present.
The German Club determined TO take adyan-
tage of the presence OF many beautiful girls,
who had come up 10 be present at the Roman
Triumph. and got up this extra german.
The chaperones were Mrs. Moran, Mrs.
Randolph. Mrs. Burthe. Mrs. Thornton,
Mrs. Ticklin. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs Glenn.
The dancers were Miss Burke Of Alexandria
with Mr.. Townes, Miss Anderson of Sayan-
nah with Mr. Mercer. Miss Virginia Mason
with Mr.. Mullikin. Miss Nora Moran with
Mr.. Tilton Miss Randolph with Mr..
billiard. Miss Maude Burthe with Mr..
Mccormick. Miss Maggie Mason with
Mr.. Mcclure. Miss Annie Lee Camm with
Mr.. Heath. Miss Speed OF Atlanta with Mr..
Ramsay. Miss Adele Burthe with Mr.. Har-
ney. Miss Mamie Biyes of Albemarle with
Mr.. Albert Stuart Miss Price with Dir. Gary,
Mrs Atkinson of New York with Mr.. Il. Z.
Williams IT.. Miss Harrison and Mr.. Thorn
lev Miss Maury with Dir. Hairston. Miss Ger
trude Camm with SIR. Robinson Gordon. Miss
Alice PAYNE Of MarrentOn with Mr.. Pinckney,
Miss Claudia Stuart OF Washington, with
Mr.. Rhett Miss Brown, with Mr. Doubleday
Mrs. Du Bose, with Mr.. Morris. The stays
were Messrs. Robert Mason and George
Mason, }. ). Bryan. Lea. Coles, shelton. }.
NJ Marshall, IiQuckei, JOlce, Thornton, Hills.
Moore. Tucker, Catchings. Stuart, Jones,
Green.
Mr. Robert Mason led the german, music
being furnished by the Italians OF Lynchburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Three Divorce Suits.

WINSTON. n c., Dec TO- Special. Three
suits for divorce were tried and granted in
Forsyth superior court to-day.
The members of the First Baptist church
here gave their pastor. Rev II. A. Brown, q
generous pounding tonight. Mr.. Brown
Will preach his fourteenth anniversary SER
mon as pastor of that church tomorrow
morning.
Winston shipped 10000 pounds Of manu-
featured tobacco this week.
The sales Of leaf tobaccos at the warehouses
was the largest of any week since the new to-
baccO year opened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

some Of the Sacred services which VIII Be
Held To-day.


Held To-day.
Rev. DR.. Jabez Hall, Of the Seventh-street
Christian church. is preaching a series Of
twenty-minute sermons on Bible character at
his Sunday evening services. Daniel Is his
subject for this evening.
Rev Dr. Kerr will TINS evening speak on re-
Goious "reminiscences OK Paris.
Ii is expected that the services az the
very interesting. Dr. Hatcher Will preach
morning and evening. and special musical
selection will be rendered.
The class rooms in the new church are nearly
aU completed and furnished with new chairs.
They will be occupied to-day.
Permission has been granted by the ouha,
inc committee 10 Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Burtord
to mt s. memorial window on the western
side of the building as "a memorial 10 thelr
dauphter Cav who died last summer. Inc
work will be executed in Brooklyn under the
direction of Mr. j. d. Montague, OF TINS CITY,
o. cost OF 5000.
The Fpw0rth League meeting at Broad street
N. f. church this evening Will be conducted
by Mr. Candlish, the secretary Oh tne loung
Mems Christian Association OF TINS Guy
The services commence at Z O'Clock, Ouo-
iect. "Honoring God with Our substance
Owing tho illness OF Rev. James Little inc
pastor of Westminster church, Win inc ZIP,
there VIII De no services III ehht Ni1t'NI -
morning. Rev. j. y. X. Sleight will conduct
services az i. II.
Rev. W. Z. Judkins has recovered from
severe attack of the grip and WILL occupy ms
pulpit at Laurelstreet this morning. Rev. A.
A. Mhitmore will preach at night. ~,
Mr. j. ii. Griffith, Jr.. of the Virginia me
illogical Seminary. will address the Christ
church congregation tonight. and Will also
speak at Chelsea Hill in the afternoon.
"The ExcisiOn of Evil from Person and
Community" will be the subject OF DIR. Iu-
doris sermon at Broad-street tonight.
There will be gospel temperance meeting
nj Fulton Baptist church this afternoon at
9s0 o'clock Mr.. q. w. Blair. Past Chief
inc. An are invited 10 attend.
Rev. l.. q. Broughton, of North Carolina,
will preach at Leigh-street Baptist church to-
nieht at 7:80 o'clock. At 3 +. NJ. special
service for men only will BIO held. to which
all men are cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

BLAND CouRrHoUsE. VA. Dec. u. Especial J
Our people are iubllant over the election of
Mr. Martin Williams as county judge for
Bland and Giles.
Bland Lodge Masonic is arranging for
good time Xmas banquet and other at
fractions viii draw a large crowd.
News has Just reached here Of the death Of
Dir. Newton Penley at Asheyille. \. c., on the
10th. Deceased was q son OF Rev. Or. W.
Penley. of this county.
Several cases OF the grip are reported.
Messrs. ". ". Grayson and +. Kgley leave
for Richmond tomorrow to attend the
Grand Lodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Dr. George +. Pentecost has commenced
another winters work IN India. Ills hrst
series Of meetings was held in tho city Of
Puma. In tho pres doncy Of Bombay. From
there ne went 20 Lucknow. and at this time
is probably IN lahore the capital of the
punjaD. Tie Will then visit kangun. in
Burma. and return 90 Calcutta f0r the closing
blk weeks ln Puma he was most markedly
successful az is shown from the following
extract from the Deccan Herald Of that city:
The closing meeting was held In an old
theatre IN the heart Of the ancient city. which
for two weeks had been crowded 10 the door
with educated English-speaking native gentle
men. No such meeting so large and sus-
tanned for 80 long a period. was ever before
held with this class of native people IN India
The stage was nightly crowded with the most
eminent Brahmins Ia the city. The
mission has been phenomenal IN many
respects. Certainly. the educated
classes OF our staid and conservative city have
never come face 10 face 50 closely with the
essence OF Christian thought and the claims
Of Christ as during the fortnight In which the
gifted evangelist held up before them the
great yeriiies Of the Christian faith. IL can
not DO otherwise than that the conviction
produced upon the minds and hearts OF many
will yield much fruit"
Ia Lucknow. also he met with a most cor
dial reception.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
ChnrIotfesviIlo Notes.

CnARrorrEsyIL1E Va, Dec. y. Especial. T.
The grip is about though so far only IN q
mild form. The number OF cases is ncreas-
ing. Judge Cochran Is confined 10 his home.
as is Ar. James Perley ana his son Charles
Perley.
The funeral services Of the late Horace B.
Burnley will occur at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at il O'Clock
Mrs. Sophie J. Smith was buried this after
noon. The funeral services were held at the
Baptist church
Mr. c. H. Wingfeld is critically III Of
dropsy.
Mr.. b. P. Peyton is again confined 10 his
room
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

RALEIGH. n. c.. Dec. Especial J.
Governor Holt to-day committed the death
sentence of Ellen Lawrence. a colored woman
recently convicted in CASTOR county court Of
murder and sentenced to be hanged Decem-
Der 18th. A sentence Of ten years in the peni-
Tertiary was substituted for the death SEN
tence.
1t is announced that Dr. Kemp 3. Batche-
lor and Miss Ferebe Dewey Of this city will
be married on December Goth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
A Sonnet OF Music.
J eyery land. in every tongno.

In every land. IN every tongue.
In the most artistic manner.
The ladies there. both old and young.
Bang on tho grand piano.
Some render Comrades" with great vim,
Some strike Miss Annie Rooney"
All play in twilight. gray and dim,
To lovers soft and spooney
The harp Holian they laay love.
Whose sweet tones are so famous,
But music made like that above
Must come from Manly Ramos
Knabe is the only name
Known to the seer and sages,
Whose instrument IN richest fame
Goes ringing down the ages.
Nj. b. RAMOS x Co.
No. s03 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

New York. very much resemble an escaped
lunatio from tho Stanton asylum, named
Windle. WindIe is from Shenandoah. but
has escaped several times from tho asylum,
and when last heard from had made his do
psrture from the West Virginia Asylum Al
Weston. Windle ia q dangerous man and
would dare most anything.
A called meeting Of Lexington Presbytery
will TO held Monday a. the Second Pres
byterIan church 20 act upon the resignation
of DIR. HAYES.
Mr.. W. II. Gregory, who has been III for
some time, died YESTERDAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Delega to Ramey III.

PRINcE GronoE COURTHOUSE, Dec. r.
Especial. Ar. Il. K. Ramey. the representa-
tive from Prince George aud Surry. who was
called home on account of sickness IN his
family, was taken very sick himself or his
arrival az home.
Ia grippe" is raging in this county nearly
every one being affected by 1t. but mostly IN a
mild form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Burial of Dir. womack-Dropped Dead.

FARIsros. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va, Dec.
l2.-Ispecial Mr. James l.. Womack, ono
Of our Oldest citizens. was buried at Briery
church on yesterday.
Gawney johnson, very respectable old
darkey. dropped dead this morning on the
farm OF Colonel Lee w. Morton. Heart fail
ure was the cause of death. He always voted
the Democratic ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
One Woman cuts Another win a Razor.

cutting scrape occurred IN a suburb, known
as Newt 9wn." Friday night. Mrs. Barnes
cut Mrs Branch with q razor. All parties
were colored, and jealousy was said 70 DO tho
cause.
THg TINES takes the pole on publishing
in full the Presidents message, as in most
everything else.
our citizens read with pleasure in this
mornings TIMES OF the selection of Hon. i.
r.. b. Wright for Judge Of the West Point
circuit (Ainthl
Cotton business is a little slow now. The
Monte Rosa arrived Thursday for cotton.
The Chesapeake compress has been IN opera
ton during the past week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

ROANOKE. Va. Dec. 12.-lSpecial w. VI.
Mcbride. who claimed TO have como from
Pennsylvania. was last night relieved of sl9.60
while in lodging house on Railroad avenue.
Bertha Mosey coiored woman, was arrested.
but was dismissed for lack of sufficient evil
dence.
inches IN height and - inches from beak 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
ChristIanburg's Dramatic Amateurs.

CuRsTIANsBURG. Va, Dec. f2-lSpeciai j
The Amateur Dramatic Club has completed
the rehearsals for the plays 20 be given in the
Masonic Hall here next Tuesday night and
expect we will DO given a very enjoyable per-
Torrance The productions are entitled "A
Box of Monkeys aud The Jack Trust"
The pr 9ceeds will be devoted % a good cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Libel suit Against the stanton Argus.

SrUSroN, Va. Dec. 12.lSpecial. The
manager Of the stanton Daily News has in
stituted suit against the Argus, weekly pa
per published here. for s7 800. Cause, de-
famation Of character. The Argus published
two paid lads" crticizing the management
of the News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

fight and the police met with stubborn resist
ance. When they attempted to quell the rot
Officer Hart was bruised about the head. but
he used his club very effectively and brought
Edmund Rice, the wild Nero" of the occa-
sion, to terms. and landed him safely IN jail.
-Four or five other arrests followed. Every
thing is now quiet.
The engine and tender of the Fsrmvile
and Powhatsn railroad ran through an open
switch here tonight and is on the ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
w,ndls Looks Like the Bomb Thrower.

SrAuNros. Va. Dec. l2.--lSpecial. DIR.
Blackford, superintendent of tho Western
Lenatic Asylum here. saws tho pictures which
are being circulated OF the bomb thrower IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
Drunken Negroes Riot.

FARMvILLY, Va. Dec. 12.-tSpecial. "A
row took place here tonight on Main street
IN which some drunken negroes were the prin-
cipal participants. II WAS regular street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Since the morning stars sang sweetly to-
gether earth has known no purer tone than
that OF the knabe Piano. Artists have given II
unqualified praise. Nj. Il. RANoS 4 Co..
903 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Usher in the Christmas holidays with music,
and 10 seek IN its perfection purchase a Knabs
Piano NJ. h. RAMOS x Co..
903 east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

BasroN. Mass. Dec. l2.-Tho October state
ment OF the Union Pacific Railroad Companys
system shows gross earnings sLsil62i increase,
SSAOJ2; net, S2,Ioj,isi. increase, t5e5, i0i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Save time and money by buying your Fruit
Cakes Eve make tho ilesD from Burke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Send q and Get a box of Burke's Finest
Mixture from any part OF the country posi-
paid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Guard sings ont Captain Rogers There
is q quick movement. simultaneous
stamp of feet as the bodies of the
various officers are thrown forward;
left hands are held above heads in
most ungraceful attitudes. knees are bent
until muscles seem 10 be giving away under
the strain. right arms are extended and foiis
clash with those of antagonists. The polite
ness and code Of etiquette observable when
the salute" is beng executed is now dis
carded. All the ceremonies incident TO the
one particular ceremony has been executed
and the interesting ceremony itself begins.
From dignlhed. graceful position tho
fencer Immediately throws himself into q
position that shows he means business and
the clashing Of steel begins
Thus the fencers went on and II o'clock
found them still enjoying the athletic and
healthfu exercise. Lessons will be given
weekly by Captain Rogers, and in short time
TO parry and tercen will be as familiar 10
the military officers Of Richmond as present
arms, and right forward, fours right"
The participants last evening were very
enthusiastic and many other officers are ex-
pected t. be present at tie lesson next Sat-
urday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
THE FENCING SCHOOL.
Officers and Men nj the Armory Practicing
With the sword

The MUSHROOM Of the Regimental Armory
last evening presented an interesting sight
il boro striking appearance 10 some secluded
nook in n German university. while the
slashing OF steel. the stamping Of feet and the
stentonous commands which issued from the
place would have led one 10 believe that foul
every minute.
Attention. Salute Guard" came from
the place IN rapid succession. Gallant majors,
variant captains. dIgnfied lieutenants and
qulcA moving sergeants were all mixed up in
apparently one ever moving mass. and brand
ishing toils with an abandon of French
gentleman or an Italian marquis.
VILLAIN AND HERO.
The majors the captains. the lieutenants
and the sergeants stand about the room in
undress uniforms They are decidedly nm
dressed They look like the villain and tho
hero IN the third act. when they fight in the
moonlight near Paris. They are ranged on
one side of the room. Captain Rogers is at
the head OF the apartment on the other side.
Over their faces Is tho mask. On their right
hands arc the ungraceful gloves. In the left
hands are the foils
They were learning TO fence. Captain Ed
gerton Rogers was the teacher. Foils lay
scattered about the table intermingled with
black and red masks that bear striking re-
sembance TO the baseball catcher's useful
protector Gloves that might be used by tho
hrst baseman or pugilst are thrown about
on chairs and tables. OyercOats coats waist
coats. four-in-hand ties. collars, hats and
other garments used for useful purposes and
personal adornment lay about on chairs,
drum-heads and music-rncks.
They are at attention" The foil ia grace
fully grasped by tho left hand Just below the
hit and is held at the left nip as though it
-. M 1.
hand occupies the usual position that is used
when a man takes the position Of a soldier.
heels arc together. toes are out, head is erect
and eyes are front
Salute ~ The foil is grasped by the right
hand at the hilt. With a graceful whrl it is
brought horizontal with the right breast.
while the fencer faces his antagonist The
foils nit is brought to the level of the chin.
similar 10 the salute of an officer with
sword. The foil is again thrown out hori-
zontally on the right side Of the fencer. 1t is
then brought around and the saiuting ends
with il being returned 10 the left hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13
A WEEK IN TIE LEGISLATURE.
RuSirtSS Which Has Been Transacted in
The House and Senate.
1Hg WORK OF CUR REPRESENTATIVES.
The Direct Tax. which IS Heiuud'" 10 '''-
.,,,. Amounts 70 About ooooo-Ap-
propriauons 80 be Mad'-No''''

The work OF ,bo senate during The past
..sk has not been marked by any ieg'ala-
ton q unusual interest
Tho election oi SIR b. W. Lynn o' ,.oe-
5snn county. as superintendent Of the feni-
,en..orv 20 succeed Mr. W. W. Moses OF
rnsylyan.a. was generally approved and me
collection of Major William r. Games OF
CHARLOTTE as Register Of the land Once was
Viva citing tribute to faithful, competent
and ,plondid officer ,..,o hoo,
.f.stol and duly reported in Try tiAis, ana
sr additional lot will be voted for Oh Mon
caV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-13

Some Of the members of tho upper house
aefe an idea that the Joint order under which
.Lo elections are being made isa cast-ir0n rule
WHICH has 10 be executed unless both houses
-tise on a pOstpOnement. Colonel Bigger is
" inherent opinion. and expressed himself 20
.-Al ehect ON last Friday during little con
10Y fsy with two Of the senators. when lao
s92h the ground that Il was tho undeniable
R'.'-ege o. either House 20 withdrew from
ne JOINT order by adjournment. Colonel
bgger certainly was right that time. as
81" proven by subsequent events.
iIs5 House has agreed not to
so.u any session on Saturday and when the
5'e''ole was requested by the House on TWO
ssien. occasions q concur in their action
"a "a postpone all further elections until Mon
N'J' IuS uUper house declined to do ~. Tie
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-01
For State Treasurer.

Crowley Signal: The st. Landry
Democrat has suggested the. name OF
Capt. J. ]. Thompson, the Parish Treas
urer of st. Landry, asa suitable ,candl-
date for State Treasurer at the ap-
Droaching election. Capt. Thompson
possesses all the qualifications to make
an efficient officer in said position.
Washington Advocate The st. Landry DEM
.oCRAT hoists the name of Capt. j. ]. Thompson
for State Treasurer. Mr.. Thompson has the
reputati on of being an upright and very ,pop'l-
lar man. Yes, certainly, st. Landry mas a
right to aspire to that high Office and it is the
hope Of the Advocate that we will get there.
The Clarion, although Capt. Thompson is one
Vt its stockholders and member of its Board
-, Directors, is as dumb as an oyster ON the
subie II. Probably it is Saving" him for the
,tBno q, Sheriff.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-01

The anti speakers and press are con-
tinually whining about the danger of
the people of Louisiana becoming the
slaves of the Lottery Co.," if that con-
cern is rechartered. This is mere sub
terfuge, a dodge, a scarecrow with which
to frighten old women-a new edition of
the stale Republican campaign lie about
the Democrats enslaving the negroes.
The Lottery Co., if it is wise, and we
take it to be, will content itself with
making money - not "slaves - and
over 80 per cent of that money, asshere-
tofore, will come from other States and
countries. But if it should ever take
the fool notion to attempt to make
slaves" Of anybody, it will be very
soon brought to its senses by the manly
men of Louisiana-and that, too, with
out the assistance of these whimpering
winners. History teaches us that the
white men of Louisiana are quite able
TO take care of themselves. If they
could emancipate themselves from the
CALLING bondage in which they were
placed and held for eight years when
the general government and the all
powerful Republican party of the ma
ton was arrayed against them, they
may safely be trusted to take care of
a mere corporation, no matter how rich
and powerful it may be.