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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20

this city. 10 Mr.. Dalton Warren, Of Charles
ton. s. e., for &c, 400. Mr.. Warren Will mako
Charlottesville bis home in the future.
The coored people Of this city have estao-
lished a building and loan association:
Mrs. Smithson and her daughter, Miss Mag
pie. left the University Yesterday TO VISIT sirs.
Ieander Mccormick, sister OF Mira. Smithson.
Captain J. Ran Bryan. of birmingham Ala.'
is visiting here:
Rev. b. A. Abbott, pastor of the Disciples
church in this city, Is taking bis vacation IN
Maysyille, Ky.
Rev. John r. Randolph will commence q
series Of meetings Mt liberty Baptist church
next Sunday. and will be assisted by Rev. u.
G. Cook. :.
Mr.. Ryan, of New York. is the guest OF
Hon. jefferson NJ. Levy at Monticello
Mr.. George Petrie, son of Rev. Dr. u. j..
Petrie. Of this place. has been called 70 tho
chair Of Latin and history in the Polytechnic
School of Alabama, and has accepted tho po-
sition.
Miss Mary waddell, OF Lexington. Va.
daughter of Mr.. William II. Waddell OF tho
Chronicle Of this place. and Miss Fannie
Sterret, of Augusta county. are visiting Mrs.
Mamie Waddell in this city.
Mrs H. NJ. Grady. of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Mrs Lizzie Gunther at the Uni
ver-ity left for her home yesterday.
Miss Alice Earl. who has been visiting in
this city for several weeks. left to-day for her
home, in Covington. Ky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
"STATUARY EXHIBITION."
General Frivolities, X laIities and Incidents
of Our Mountain Life.


RAwLEY SPRINGS, Va. August 19.-ISpe-
cial. On Saturday night last the ballroom
was turned into a stage upon which not AL
the world were players" but chosen few
only. The occasion was magnificent statu-
airy exhibition. managed and arranged by
kentucky's distinguished artist. Dir. Hill l..
HunleIgh, and Thomas J. Watkins Lee, OF
Rawley.
The guests were on hand-old folks, young
folks. babies and nurses inclusive-and enjoy
ment relgned supreme. We append the bril-
liant programme that others may have good
cue for a similar entertainment. The whole
performance was grand success, shown off
tofull advantage by both white and red lights.
Germans euchre parties, champagne sup
pers &c. were thrown completely IN the
shade.
Mr. and Mrs Thompson were both admira-
bly, adapted TO their cast in the soldier scenes,
and they could readily be transferred in
Imagination TO the stirring times back in tho
sixties during the Southern call 10 arms. Mr..
Thompson 10 a member OF the South Carolina
militia and is every inch a soldier" while
Mrs. Thompson with her sweet beauty, lent
u most potent charm To all Of the scenes.
They were all pathetic to a degree, and as
beautiful as a dream of the past.
Miss Brasher and Mr.. Temple made most
pleasing picture IN Paul and Virginia, while
Mr.. Temple and Mr.. kemper seemed almost
real figures in the old gadla, Orial arena of
the Roman capital. Mrs. Lee was splendid in
all Of her casts while the superbly statuesQue
figure of Miss Louise Williams attracted
universal admiration and applause. Little
Miss Laura Myers was as graceful as fairy
and rs sef-possessed rs a supreme Judge
Little Miss Jessie Butler made perfect
Ishmael.
The BABY Scene" was most unique, origi-
nal and pretty and Was applauded as much
for the holiness Of the design rs for the
glory of the execution" In the 'Fates' Miss
Daisy BOyiston was supremacy beautiful while
her cOnsu urs were well up on the roll. In con-
clusion Or. Charles Chalkley. popular young
physician of your city "a quasi exert III ar
tstic matters ,decared!the performance "the
best twenty five cent show that he had ever
seem
A variety musicale" and grand all
around german" are now on the tapis Our
recent arrivals comprise Miss Minnie Hanple
and Misses White, of Baltimore; Mr.. j. u.
Pedn and wife of Richmond Mrs +. c.
Bentley and Miss Anne G. Bentley. of Rich
mond Dr. and Mrs. Chalkley. l.. S. John
son. Pulaski City: Mr. and Mrs. W. Il. b.
Slaughter of Norfolk Mrs Deckert OF Har-
risonturg; J. NJ. Street. of Belair, Md; r.
II. Catlett and family. W. J: Gay. Mrs. n.
/. Gay, StauntOn. Va: Dir. Albert l..
White and family. of Cincinnati O.. and
Mrs. J. G. Whtcombe, of indianapolis Ind
With best wishes fer your 'banner-sheet"
Of Virginia news. W. X. Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
The Cotton Trade.

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. August 19.--[Special. =
The local buyers agree that the prospects for
the coming cotton trade are good. The
market will open during the month of Sep;
be far superior 10 that OF last year Last
years crop was damaged in the fields by the
September rains and quantities Of it are still
on the market
The Rock Spring eamp-meeting in Alexan-
dria county came 10 a sudden end yesterday
by q general row. A party of men under tho
influence of whisky started fuss which
soon became general. Sixty shots or more
were fired and several persons wounded, two
fatally, one of whom was the eldest son Of
ex-Sherif Sharpe. a looker-on. Warrants are
out for the ringleaders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
REpuBLIcANs REORGANIZE.
SECTION or TIE BURGLARs, TRUST.
They Are Operating systematically in Pu-
lasH County.


PULASKI, Va, August 19.-[Spec ial. Those
expert burglars operating in different sec
tons of Virginia have been represented at
this point by two squads. Their first attack
was made upon safes. but last night they
tried their hands upon private residences.
One of the gang entered the dwelling of Mr..
NJ II. Calfee through a parlOr window last
evening but was driven off by two young
men, who having just returned from dance
had not fallen asleep. Representatives o.
Richmonds efficient police force will have to
come TO our relief and aid us in catching the
rascals.
The News of yesterday contains list of
1877 houses. business and residence, commenced
in our city during this year at q cost of half a
million This must be gratifying to all loyal
Virginians. The boom may be dead, but
building is in order. and the future bright
with promise.
One of the most important questions of
practical moment now engaging the attention
of this people is that of a turnpike road from
Altoona Mines. this county, to Mechanics
burg, a distance of twelve miles. in Bland
county. We have a narrow-gauge railroad
already 10 Altoona. eight miles from here, and
with the turnpike finished very direct com
munication will have been established with
rich section of Virginia, from which we are
now woll-nigh cut of.
The lawn party of the MethOdists last even
ing was not the success it would have been
but for the very hard rainfall of tue after
noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
PREPARING FOR 4 GAY TIME.
The Norfolk Business Men to Have Big Gel
ebration in October.

The NOrtOik Buslncsh HSh W nav Z" - 80
ebration in October.
NORFOLK. VA, August Especial. MANY
Richmond people are attending the fourth
annual fair at Cape Charles City, where racing
is not surpassed at any such exhibition IN the
country. $4,000,
Notwithstanding the burning of 10000 bush
els of peanuts by the late fire the price re-
mains the same.
A. j. Whitehurst. Esq, has received his
commission as District Deputy Grand Master
of Odd-Fellows of this district comprising
five lodges.
The business Mems Association have CON-
pleted grand preparations for gala time be-
ginning October 2lst and continuing three
DAYS The adjourned meeting of the Worlds
Fair Convention will be held here on that day,
and the move is inaugurated for Their recep-
ton. Hon. John w. Daniel, ex-Governor
Fitz Lee, Governor Mckinney. the gallant
knight of the Valley, OFerall, and Little
jim" Gordon. have been invited TO deliver
addresses.
Mike Haley. the trainer of Tommy Warren.
the bantam weight who will fight Cal Nc
Carthy in New Orleans. and who Will act as
Warren's second. will leave for New Orleans
September lst where his training will con-
tinue. Warren has reduced ten pounds. He
is confident of the fight He will give an ex-
hbition here before going, and number en-
route.
ilCaptain Oscar f. Edwards, president of the
Virginia Pilots Association. is Oh Oh another
fishing cruise with party from this city and
Lynchburg.
Naval Constructor Bowles has gone to the
League Island navy-yard, whore he will be
one of board TO examine applications for
master wOrkmen.
The Washington Light Infantry and the
Zouaves. in camp at Ocean View. go 10 Old
Point tomorrow upon the invitation of Col
onel Frank, of the garrison.
Rev. James J. Vance. Of the Second Pres
byterian church, Alexandra. has rendered his
resignation to accept the pastorate of the
First church here, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Rev. George ID. Armstrong. for
forty years it's pastor.
Messrs Stonworth. Webb and Erwin. of this
city, members of the Virginia Division l.. A.
W, have gone Oh bicycle tour of the Valley
The Bay View Club AT Ocean View this
afternoon had a gay and enjoyable time. City
Treasurer Wallace w. Hunter a member CIV
ing handsome dinner in celebration of his
reelection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20

Narrowly Escaped the -rain-Churoh Asso-
Citations.


WELDON, n. c., August 19.-lSpecial. The
Episcopal church in this place was tonight
the scene of brilliant marriage. the parties
being Mr.. W. II. Capell .and Miss Helen Clan
ton, both of this place. The Rev W. l..
Mellichampe. rector Of the parish OFF,
ciated The ushers were Messrs Henry
Allen and w. 3. Tlery. The
attendants were j. W. Howard and Miss Mary
Parker, X. W. Parten and Miss Kate Allen.
DIR. J. L. Shields and Miss Eva Allen. W. w.
Hall and Miss Blanche Allen. Robert Ransom
and Miss Lille Daniel, Sidney Allen and Miss
Annie Pope Miss Lula Allen was maid OF
honor, and Mr.. w. Il. Shaw was best man.
After the ceremony there was q reception.
day or two ago there was narrow escape
from very serious accident near LittletOn IN
this county BIr. j. J. Northngton was ont
driving with his little son and as he reached
the railroad track the south bound tram came
along Mr.. NOrthingtOn attempted 10 back
his horse but the horse was struck and killed.
Mr. NorthingtOn. VINO still held the rens,
was thrown out of the buggy but not hurt
The union meeting OF Roanoke Union Bap-
fist church viii be held at Dawson's Cross
Roads this county, on the 2sth instant
The cOnvocatiOn of TarbOro will meet az
Emmanuel church lEpiscopaD. Warrenton,
Friday next. the 18th instant
The Woman's Missionary Society Of War
renton district. Methodist Episcopal Church.
South. is holding It's annual session az War
fenton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
Blue RIDGE SPRINGS.
A Continuous Round of Gayety and Pleas
uro.

A Continuous Round of Gayety and Pleas
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, August 19.-[Spe-
cial. Human ingenuity is always on the alert
to improvise something new in the way of en-
tertainment, and il seems hard thing for us
all TO realize that the prophet was right when
he said there was nothing new under the sun:
that the thing that hath been shall be. and
that which is hath been. The same old round
OF pleasure has been continued through ages
and generations. and will be as long as youth
Is made to bloom upon the face of the earth.
Picnics and parties are received with the
Same enthusiasm that is ever accorded to
subject.which never.grows tiresome or thread
bare. and are enioysd with that never tagging
interest which only youth can feel. The rain
for two or three days has driven us in from
the lawn TO find indoor amusement, which
has been forthcoming in tho way of card
parties. germans" and mnsicales. interpreted
occasionally with donkey party" or two for
the children, who aie barred from these other
amusements.
Wednesday of last week Mrs. Lou Cardozo
arrived from Richmond, and she was warmly
greeted by al of the Blue Ridge" habitues
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
The HERNDON ASSAULT CASE.
The Son Dismissed, But The Father Indicted
for Felony.
TRUE BILL AGAINST ]. T. COLLIER
For Burning His fice-The Republicans
Reorgnnize-Much Damage Done by
tho Storms.

BRooKE, Va. August 19.-tSpecial. despite
The tremendous storms which visited this
section yesterday and last night, heavy roads
and the threatening clouds of this morning
there was large crowd at Stafford Court
house to-day, it being county court day.
The principal cases before court were the
Herndon assault case, in which young Burt
Herndon was charged with comm ting an
assault on colored child seven years of ags
some time in July. and the grand jury re-
turned with not true bill.
Next was that of Mr.. K f.. Herndon for re-
sisting officers in the arrest Of his son, Burt.
in which they found a true bill for felony.
Mr. Herndon was bailed in the sum of two
hundred dollars for his appearance at the next
term of the county court. Some OF the most
wealthy and influential citizens of this county
became bOndsmen. This case has created
considerable excitement the county, and by
all thinking people has been decIareda black
mail, which was entirely proven to-day.
Mr.. COLLIER INDICTED.
The grand jury also brought in two indct-
ments against Mr.. j. L. Collier for arson.
charging him with burning the store-room IN
which he did business. The store-room is
owned by Mr.. 0. ID. Foster, Of Fredericks-
burg, and insured in the Norwich Insurance
company, DOJu Ol WHICH partlos oio PiOoO~
cutting the case.
Mr.. Collier was bailed in the sum of one
thousand dollars for his appearance at the
next term Of the county court.
REPUBLICANS REoRGANIzE.
During the recess of the court the Repubi-
cans of the county were called together for
the purpose Of reorganization. Mr.. c. L.
Kennedy the efficient chairman Of the party.
declined reelection. and Mr.. K. b. Coombs
was elected unanimously to FIJI the vacancy.
From the expressions of many leading Repub-
licans at the courthouse to-day they propose
TO make hot fight this fall. Your CORE
spondeut could not learn who they expected
TO fight against.
The Hon j. Z. Mason, Democratic member
of tho last House of Delegates, will be a can
ddate again from the indications. Mr.. Mason
will have Il complete walk-over.
The storms of yesterday did considerable
damage TO tine fruit aud corn crops in this
section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
The Union PacIfic's Debt.

NEw YORK August 1o.-The floating debt Of
the Union Pacific railroad was not extended
and retired by the action of the board Of di-
rectors at Yesterdays special meeting, az many
suppose The directors merely approved
plan whereby they hope to extend and retire
the debt They entertain no doubt that this
plan will be carried out with entire successs
but as President Sidney Dillon this morning
said: You can't say thing is done until it is
done" Mr. Dillon said that subscription
books would shortly be opened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20

Recommendation to the President-Trade In
Grapes-Personal.

CHARIoTTEsyuLE. Va. August 19.-lSpe-
cial MIR. II. l.. Lyman, who has been very
progressive and valued citizen since his resi-
dence in this county. in many ways benefiting
the farmers, has been instrumental in secur
Inc much lower rates on the railroads for the
Shipment OF fruit from this place than former
~. he also calls attention to the American
neurological exhibit 10 be held in Washington
Oh the 10th OF next month. and states that the
express companies will carry goods to the ex-
hibit tree Of cost.
:, petition addressed 10 ''the Honorable
bsnlamin Harrison. President" is being cir
IIulateo mere. recommending the Rev. j.
tthheM Robinson to be United States
Mlnlster Resident and Consul General To the
CLARK. deceased
., IN september LIST the several wine cellars in
.ms county wall be opened for the purchase OF
we grapes. Cash is paid for them and they
a a pVught at the rate Of $40 per tom for Con.
cofa. Ives. Hartford aud Others Of that char v
sessf, 700 per ton for Nortons and ESQ per ton
i"i 'ne pest white grapes. W. wa
-. " mckenzie d Co. have sold the hand
s'ns property OF Mrs. Pattis L. Gilmsr in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
LABOR DAY.
The Committee of Arrangements Met Last
Evening at Central Hall.

The committee of arrangements for the
Labor Day celebration on Monday. September
9TH, met last evening at the Central Hall on
Fifth street. and the music committee re-
ported that they had secured the services OF
the following bands: First Virginia Regi-
ment Blues band. Petersburg Grays, East
Richmond and the Regmental drum corps.
Baselers brass and string band will furnish
the music tor dancing Several other bands,
it is thought, will be secured.
There will be game of baseball between
the Brooklyns and the Elba Club Both clubs
will appear in uniform in the parade. They
viii play for valuable prize. which has been
offered by the committee on arrangements.
it was reported that the committee had sent
invitations to a number of organizations out
OF the city, and very favorable replies have
been received Ii is believed that there will
be many visitors here on that day.
subcommittee has been appointed to
wait on the railroads to induce them to run
excursions.
The chief marshal. Mr.. James b. Doherty
will announce his aides and the line of march
i'll few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
MR.. JOHN AHERN DEAD.
This Old Citizen Passed Away Mt His Home
in Rlchmond Yesterday.

1T ItIFIfIItOHU ItsItfUHys
Yesterday at 11:40 A. NJ. Mr.. John Ahern
another Of Richmond's landmarks. after In
gering illness Of several years, passed away
Mr. Ahern was in his eightieth year, and had
been q resident Of Richmond for seventy
years.
His birthplace was in Ireland, but at ten
years of age he emigrated to America, and
with the exception of an interval of four or
five years spent in New York State. where he
was married, was citizen of this city Of
his two children but one, Mrs. Alexander
Delaney. survives him, the other having died
durin. infancy.
Mr. Ahern was one Of Richmond's most re-
spected citizens. and his death will be sad
blow TO his wide circle of friends.
The time of the funeral. which has not yet
been decided upon, will be announced in to-
morrow's papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
san JONES PULLS our.
Things Too Wet For the PuGilistiC Preacher
Killed by "A Fall.

STANTON. VA, August l9.-ISpecial. Sam
Jones after declining all propositions for a
Joint discussion took the midnight train for
the North. The chairman of the Dry commit
tee said to-day that Jones was too expensi' .
luxury to divide with any one. The refusal
10 divide will be an expensive item for the
Drys.
Hon. James Lindsey Gordon. of Charlottes-
vile, opened the campaign for the Vets to-
night.
new building of the Western Lunatic Asylum
to-day and was instantly killed. lie was car
ryjng bricks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
MIR. LOCKWOOD TOOK POISON.
He Says, However, That There Was No seri-
GUS Trouble Whatever.

Gus Trouble Whatever.
Mr.. ]. w. Lockwood. cashier of the Ma
tional Bank of Virginia, who rumor said, was
seriously i'll, was at his place of business yes
terday and in unusually good health. Mr..
Lockwood on Tuesday night by mistake took
quite q large dose of Fowler's solution Of ar
senic for paregoric. On discovering his error
he went in great haste TO Cabell Il Chelf's
drug store. which is situated very near his
Cav and Male, who were immediately called
he was soon in his normal state of health. At
no time did the deadly liquid cause him any
physical pain.
MIR. Lockwood in q conversation with q
TINES reporter said that he had suffered no i'll
effects whatsoever from his mistake. and that
In fact he had felt better yesterday than he
had for some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
vhree Children Drowned.

BrRmINGHAM. Ala. August 19.-Three chill
dren of John Armitage of Etowah county
were drowned ia the creek to-day Willie
aged nine. while bathing yentured beyond his
hearing his cries, went to his rescue. when all
were drowned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
Missinnarv NInrrIes.

SALEM. Va. August 19-lSpecial Miss
Matte Ferguson, Of Salem, was married last
night 70 Rev. c. F. Kuder. Of Pennsylvania.
They left for q Northern tnp; and on sep
Kuder viii labor as Lutheran missionary at
Raiahmundry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
The Offer Rejected.

BosroN, MASS, August 19.-At a meeting Of
the creditors of John Ryan's Sons, dry goods,
Atlanta Ga, to-day it was unanimously voted
to reject the offer of 30 per cent A commit
toe was appointed to draw up a paper reject
ing the offer and get creditors signatures
thereto snd forward it to the creditors attor-
ney at Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
Death from Apoplexy.

BALTIMORE, Mp, August 19-Mr. II. A.
Seligson. wealthy merchant Of Washington,
was found dead in his room at the Eutaw
House about o'clock this morning. Death
resulted from a stroke Of apoplexy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
Received Sixteen Years.

Captain j.: B. Angle received telegram
from farmyille last evening which stated that
Clarke. one Of the burglars. had been found
guilty and sentenced to sixteen years in the
penitentiarv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 10
Henry Holmes and Ross Oliver (coloredl:
bamuel Z. Ballew and Mary Z. Roberts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
ASLEEP AT THE THROTTLE.
Fatal Rear-End Collision on tho Baltimore
and Ohio Near Baltimore.

and Ohio Near baltimore.
BALTIMORE. Mp, August l9.-Albert Bryant
a brakeman, was killed and Conductor c. W.
Ruby and Brakeman C. S. Thompson injured.
perhaps fatally, by railroad rear end freight
collision at Viaduct bridge early this morning
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad One
train had stopped on the bridge and the
other. whose engineer is said 10 have been
asleep. ran into it, Several cars were thrown
sixty feot into the ravine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20

HfCKOK's NO. I, n. ID. c., FLO, AND
INESUN-CUREDA ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUS-CURED ToBACCoS. TRY
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