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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

The lovely grounds Of the Male Orphan
ASYLUM were beautifully illuminated last
evening. The lawn party was IN fun blast,
and all present enjoyed the many attractions
ogered. The party will be kept up all the
week. except Saturday night, with increased
attractions seach night. The car service Is
GOOD mud will continue 30. The singing OF
the boys was an especially bright feature OF
isst nights entertainment. The First Regi-
ment drum corps will be present tonight.
Among those present last night was Mr.;
Rudolph Moesta, who generously invited
everybody at the asylum 10 partake Of Ice
cream. Mrs. GIL will have "a special pro,
eremme tonight. and earnestly appeals 20 all
friends of the orphan boys and Of the lnstitu-
ton to come and help her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
ROBERTD ID. HUDGINSDEAD. =--
lie Died at Iron Gate Of Consumption-Inter-
ment al Norfolk.

He Died at Iron Gate of COMMUNICATIVE
ment at Norfolk.
Mr.. Robert d. HudgiDs died Monday even
ing at Iron Gate. A telegram stating the fact
was received by Mr.. Thomas Boiling yester-
day. .
Mr.. Hudgins was a well-known resident of
this city, spending q greater portion of his
life here. He possessed many qualities that
endeared him u a large circle Of friends, and
no man ever acted more competently or con-
scientiously. He was first engaged as q clerk
at the rredegar. and from there was
for O long time in the Office
Of Col. W. f.. Tanner, whom tho ~latter's
foundry was at Seventh and Canal streets.
Leaving there he attached himself with the
Richmond and Terminal Company in New
York. but returned and became treasurer Of
the Tanner Il Delaney Company. He con-
continued with that company's successors
Richmond Locomotive Works. until forced
TO resign on account of illhealth. He had
been at Iron Gate for several months. HIS
death was caused by consumption. The de-
ceased was a native Of Portsmouth. Thu in
terment will take place in Norfolk. Mr.
hudgins never married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

lie Stuck by His cplors. Although He
Knew lie Was sisking His Life.

CuAnLorrg, n. c., Sept. Especial. The
Richmond and Danyilh railroad has offered a
reward Of $4,000 for the arrest Of any one
known 10 have remOied the rail at the Bas-
tiau bridge disaster.
Old John Henderou, the Democratic
Niger and the Sheriff of P%inchgut.' rs he
Was iamiliarly know. is dead. His death
occurred Yesterday afternoon. Old John was
a real Democrat and y)ted the ticket at times
when ne knew that 70 DO so he took his life
in his hands. He had dozens Of fights over
the character Of his ballots, but he always
managed 10 survive. Six years ago John was
cut and stabbed in half o. dozen different
places. and came near dying. His body shows
numerous scars. all received IN the cause Of
Democracy. The Democrats made up a purse
10 give him a fitting burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
QUITE 4 c0OL EXCURSION.
Kings Daughters Trod the Ariel's Decks and
Looked Supremacy Happy.

The band of Kings Daughters, who have as
their work the maintaining of the Sheltering
Arms. gave a pleasant excursion on the Ariel
last evening 20 Dutch Gap. There was a large
crowd present, and tho cool weather keeping
them in doors. the hours were delightfully."-
whiled away with piano-playing and singing.
Two male quartettes and several lady soloists
SAM enjoyably. and it was with reluctance
that tho crowd loft the boat when it reached
the pier.
Miss Mary Mason Anderson. Mrs. George
T. King and Miss Annie Ball and others were
indefatigable in their efforts and the success
of the excursion was in a great measure
due TO their excellent work. Mr.. l.. b. Tatum
very kindly donated the use of the boat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
TO INVESTIGATE The WRECK.
The Railroad Commissioners Take a Hand
In the BaStian Bridge Disaster.
RECEIPTS OF COTTON At RALEIGH.
n.oided Increase This Year Over Last-To
Maine on a Bicvclc-Mr. snnoeriihs
C~ondition-North State Notes.

RALEIGH. n. c.. Sept. 1.-lSpeciall-Ihe
members Of the Railroad Commission accom-
panied by their clerks. left this afternoon tor
Statewide, where they will make a thorough
Investigation of the Bastian bridge wreck.
They will also 90 over and make examination
of the road-bed Of the Western North Caro-
lima railroad.
CONDITION or Mr.. skSDERLrS.
News is received here to-day that State
Auditor Sanderlin cannot be removed home
for several days yet. as he still suffers great
pain from soreness and bruises.
VERY few of the injured have yet been able
70 leave Statesyllle.
Mr. Otto Ramsey, n travelling man from
Norfolk who escaped alive, passed through
here to-day returning home from Statesvllle.
He states that of twelve people IN the sleeper
only three were killed and these were ladies':
There we're seven men in the sleeper and all
escaped With their lives.
News is received to-day that il has been
learned tAat Miss Edmunds. OF tennessee,
who il was supposed was in the wreck was
not on that train, but that she went to Llthla
Springs. Ca. by another route.
TO MAINE ON A BICYCLE.
Will Wyrne. of the Raleigh Bicycle Club,
who went rom Raleigh TO portland, Me-. on
his machine. returned here to-day. tie
made several detours and the entire distance
he made was eleven hundred miles. He was
on the road twelve days and went Via Wash
ington, Philadelphia. New York, and Boston.
-HE COTTON TRADE.
Yesterday closed the cotton year Of 1891,
and the receips at the Raleigh market for the
year were 40 20 bales, against q SOB for the
year 1920. an Increase over last year Of is, i57.
The receipts for 1889 were 81, 1870; for 1883 they
were 3d.
The secretary Of the Cotton Exchange says:
There is every Prospect for Raleigh's being
the most availaHe and lively market in the
State. Many BUYERS have Just returned from
Europe, where they have been IN the interests
Of this cotton market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

Ran has Caused the Gotten Crop TO sprout
In the fieid.

DnIos. 6. c.. Sept. Especial. THE
continued rain here has been very injurious
TO the cotton crop, cauiing II 10 sprout IN
the field. In consequence Of this tho farmers
are yery blue The c1n crop around Dillon
Is an unusually fine one Some fields Of corn
are nearly ready ~ be harvested now;
prof i G. Bianton. of Adriauce. Va, has
Ioteiv come 10 his town 20 take charge OF the
Dtlon Hiah School. His assistant is Miss
Laura Moon. Of North Carolina. D. music
department IS under tie Management Oh Miss
Bessie Bristol.
Miss Livy Pike. Of lake City, IS visiting her
friend. Miss Bessie Bilstol, 90 the Hotel I'm
ersOn.
Dir. Bufner has gone TO Wilmington to buy
a new stick Of goods
Mr.. Id. Moore. of Moore Bros, IS the
champion draught player Of the town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
FARnERs' AILrANCE PIosfC.
Colonel Polk and tie Other Big Guns Absent,
But They Havea Good Time All the Same.

iPuA 8Dff RNVN
SALISBURY. N. c., Sept. Especial. The
Farmers Alliance Of his. Rowan county, had
a big ,picnic here today and q good time
among themselves With it. aside from that
the events of the occasion were rather tame
because Of the dampar @st on the expecta-
ton Of the crowd that assembled. President
Polk. Lecturer Willeti, Sockless Simpson,
and Mrs. Kansas Cyclons Lease were all ex-
pected and none of them put in an appear
ance. This caused an Indifference as 10 the
business Of the day. No Dne from "A distance
spoke. save Major W. A. Graham and DR.. ID.
Reid Parker. ,
The picnic was enjoyed, a. the farmers and
their families know how. il their free. easy
and hospitable way; but little politics de-
yeloped. aud it is supposed by many that the
Third partyites. knowing the solid 1900
Democratic majority of this county. thought
it best to let 1t alone.
After speaking and the picnic was over, the
whole assembly marched and drove through
the streets. headed by the Alliance Pilgrim
band. Fully a hundred vehicles were IN line.
which was dlsbanded on the Fountain square,
and all dispersed 10 their homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

A Bay Horse Supposed To Have Been Stolen
Left With Mr.. H~oldsworth.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. William 7. Holds
worth, who lives at No. 9512 east Broad street,
discovered a strange bay horse in his back
ward. Il was n real 1.-Two horse and as the
school boy writes had four legs one at each
corner The horse was not a Leauty, 1t
probably would not cut much OF a figure in
the Suburban, or stand much chance Of
winning the Futurity stakes, but for a first
class dray horse, or even a hatrack 1t would
be a success.
The supposition il that the animal was
stolen, and the thief, failing to dispose of
him. opened the gate of Mr.. Holdsworth's
yard and Turned in the fiery steed. At any
rate, Mr.. Holdsworth is very anxious TO have
the owner come up like a man and take away
the beast, as his flower beds are valuable. and
the fence posts and pailings are too desirable
to 90 eaten up by strange horses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
Ambulance Calls.

1920 A. NJ, at corner Twenty-eiehth and
Cary streets: white boy cut on the forehead.
Treated and left.
1l:40 A. NJ, Fifth and Baker streets. A
colored woman with Il sprained knee WAS
treated and taken 10 her home at 705 north
Twenty-fourth street.
800 i. NJ, at 300 north First street; colored
boy with base of his skull fractured. was
treated and left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT HER,
l. R. Meckel Takes Ills Life by The Side
Of His Dead Xiie'S Body.
MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE At CLAREHONT.
He Bids rs Mother farewell and Says He
Goes to join Ills Angel-Hcr Only
fault Was She Was Yet "A Child.

C1Anrxoyr. Va, Sept. Especial To
day our tow was thrown into a state OF
excitement az the announcement of a suicide
Gear town. Two ladies hearing that Mrs.
Moeckel, living about q mile from town. had
died. went out 70 render assistance and on
reaching the house found the front door
locked and the back door open. On entering
the house they found the contents OF the
rooms In a disordered condition and no one
presen. and then went up the stairway and
through tho first door they reached they saw
the bodies Of Alr. and Mrs. A.. r. Moeckel
lying on The bed as ii dead and being much
alarmed Fastened away and notified the OH
GERS of the town.
A CHASTITY FIND.
Justice J. +. Farrell. William billiard. W.
II. Somers and a number OF the citizens OF
the town went to the house. The bodies OF
husband and wife were found IN an upper
chamber living on the bed dead, presenting "a
most sickly and ghastly appearance. Inc
body Of the woman was lying on the further
side from the entrance 10 the room and showed
signs of loug illness ana suffering.
Mr.. Moeckel was e man Of cratic and SIN
GUAR notions. and had but little intercourse
with the people here since he came here
about year "a ago. He was from Brooklyn,
n y. and was a painter by trade. Upon e1-
animation p bundle VAS found directed 10 the
mayor. which contained q number Of articles
of iewelry. money. letters. directions, etc,
Among them was a letter 10 his mother.
Mrs. Amelia Moeckel. Fast Dayton, Mich, as
follows.
FAREWELL TO HIS Mo1HTr.
"AuGUsr 81. 1891.
Dear mother: Last night between II AID IL
my angel left me. | hope that | will follow
her soon. Her only fault was she was yet
too much Of q child. Farewell and think IN
love Of your Alfred.
Squire Farrell. acting coroner, summoned
a Jury Of inquest and several witnesses Dr.
FL. Green made such examinations as we're
deemed necessary. and testified that A.. IL;
hfoeckel came to lis death from o pistol
wound in his right temple. The ball entered
the right temple and came out at the lett as
far as the skin, where II was extracted.
DIED BY THE BODY OF HIS WIFE.
Before committing the suicidal oct the man
collected his papers and money. amounting
TO nearly $500. giving directions for the DIS
posal OF same. and then Invested himself OF
all clothing except his undershirt. got III the
bed with his dead wife and covered her BODY
and himself up with the same covering anu
then committed the act of self-destruction.
Mr.. Moeckel appeared 10 be In prosperous
circumstances. his crops were good and prom
ising and It was not money matters that led
10 the act. Depression as a result OF his
wife's death is regarded to he the cause OF his
rash act. He was regarded as a devoted bus
hand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

Firs In Halifax C~ounty-FelI From the Scat
folding.

SouTH BosroN. VA, Sept. 1.-ISpecial.l-
This morning the joint stables Of Messrs. Hen
ry Easley and w. f. Owen. in rear of their
residences on JefIress street. were burned. The
fire was discovered in time to save the horses,
not however until one Of them was severely
burned.
Origin OF tbefre is unknown. Noinsurance.
To-day Mr.. Cardwell. foreman for Mr.. +. J..
Evans. contractor, had portion Of scafi oiding
on whicl he was TO fall, precipitating him to
the ground. He received some cuts and
bruises about the head. but no serious injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
TO PUSH THE WORH.
The North Carolina Extension OF the Nor
folk and Western Railroad.

Mr. AIRY, n. c.. Sept. 1.-lSpecbl Civil
engineers on the North Carolina extension Of
tho Norfolk and Western railroad from Iron
Ridge. Va. stated here to-day that q cable
pram had been received rom President Kim
ball. saying that he had procured u loan Of
$1,000. 900 Of English money. which would al
low them to push 10 COMPLETION the North
Carolina extension. which nas been surveyed
10 the State line, where 1t vas 20 connect with
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley. The grad
ing Of the road has beeq let to contract IN
sections OF four miles. IS also stated on
GOOD authority that the Norfolk and Western
has purchased that part Of the Cape Fear and
Yadkin Valley between the State line and
Mount Airy in order 70 make this city the
Junction of the two roais.
Joe Haynes. who recently killed a colored
man named Bud Swinstn IN this place, WAS
Yesterday sentenced tolail for four months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
The Games of Ball.

The three games of baseball between the
Old Dominion and Winston teams. which
Thursday. promise to be good
ones. The home boys claim to have the
strongest team that has been in the field hero
this season. j..
The ladies will also have an opportunity OF
seeing their f~avorite. Murray Mcclure play
with the Old Dominions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
An Etriy Fire.

The alarm of fire at a quarter 10 3 o'clock
Yesterday morning was caused by sparks from
q chimney. at the residence No. "A. south Ad.
ans street. owned by Mr.. Peter Glenn and
occupied by Mrs. G. W. Hancock. No insur-
ance or loss. Steamers 5 and 7 and Truck 3
responded, commanded by Chief w. Il.
Puiler. The station was Box Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

Information has been received from Wash
ington that Paymister Lowell will not be de-
tached from duty on board the monitors.
Commander Graham and the numerous
friends of Mr.. Lowell in this city will no doubt
be clad 10 learn that he will DO retained IN his
present position. Paymaster Mudd has been
detached for duty on board Of the Yantic IN
the place OF Mr. Lowell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
OnrIir.men.

Nessrs. James l.. Botto and John Schlosser.
while visiting in P%cughkeepsie and Troy. \.
l.. recently, received a number Of courtesles
from Davy Crockett Hose Company. OF the
former place. Yesterday these gentlemen
sent a very handsome picture Of the inausa-
ration Of President Jefferson Davis NJ Mont
gomery. Ala, February 18th. 1861. The pic
ture is Handsomely framed and will no doubt
be greatly appreciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
CanItOl Notes.

The Governor has appointed Mr.. H. r.
Nablin, of South Boston. to be the State 5
representative at the Corn Palace to be held
very soon in Sioux City. Iowa.
The Governor yesterday respited Caroline
Jackson. who was convicted of murder and
sentenced 10 be hung last Friday at Smith
vile, Charlotte county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
Robbery I'm Hanover.

DAwsoN's. Va. Sept. Especial. The
store kept by Mr.. Moss at this place was
robbed nicht before last Of $50. arf to-day 3
colored boy was arrested who aca uOwledged
THAT no and two others committed the theft
Forty dollars was recovered. The two boys
implicated are being searched for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
The State Democrats.

The Virginia State Democratic committee
will open It's headquarters ut ll02 Main street
to-day.
A meeting of the entire State committee
has been called to meet on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 9th. at II o'clock in this city at the
Exchange Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
Begun Operations.

BuExA VIsrA. Va, August ~31.-lSpecial r.
The Buena Vista Glass Works commenced
turning out IFS products to-day. Ii Is su-
perior and elegantly equipped establishment,
with thlrty-three glsss-blowers in line. The
special pursuit in the trade will be mineral
water bottles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

When Baby was sick. We gave her CastoriA.
When she vas a Child, she cried for castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung 10 castoria-
When shs had Children, she gave them castoEiA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02
$500 Reward

We will pay the above reward for anyf"s OF ir~S
Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, lntgesiioa; Con
,,ipation "a Cost, ycnees We cannot cup Win "cs,v
Vegetable Liver Pulls. when the diretuyhs srosfe,v
complied With. They are purely NegetSle, and nr'S
,siio nve satisfaction. Sugar Coated Large eoseA
eonornirx ~ Pills. 70 cents. Beware pf eoanssffsss
s,t tmsNaons. The genuine msaafftarod only ~
TIA Johk q whrr COMPANY. chi{sOo' Ala
Sold by T. r. REEVE 4 CO.. oc9EAst MArsnsA
street Richmond. Va 1S~Sr1SSuswsAv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

From Chsriottosviii 10 AieSandria-Mar-
riage Invitsti0ns.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. Sept. / Especial. J.
Captain T.. o.. Troy. master Of trains Of the
Virginia Midland railroad at this place, who
has been appointed to succeed j. 8. Il.
Thompson as superintendent Of the Virginia
Midland division Of the Richmond and Dan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
UY you are all worn out, really good for notAp
ing, it Is general debility. IN.
BROWN'S IRON BITTERS.
r WIN cure you, cleanse your Liver, end give
sgood appset&
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-02

JAPANESE PILE CURE.-A GUARANTEED
81 CURE FOR PILES OF Whatever kinf or de-
grec-Extcrnal. Internal. Blind or Feeding.
ftchinp. Chronic. Recent or Hereditiy. 81 .
box; 6Doxes. -. Sent by mail, prepafL on 70
ceipt OK price. We guarantee 20 curq any cass
of Piles. Guaranteed and sold onlyJby l. L
REEVES Il co, Druggists aud seebnen. 900
east Marshall street. Richmond. Va
io4- vetr.suly
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-23
WAR MUTTERINGs IN EUROPE.
Grand Duke of Baden Fire Eater
Compulsory Service in Holland.

PARIS, Sept 2a-Le Steele publishes a dispatch
from its correspondent in Baden giving the sub
stance OF speech said to have been made by
the grand duke at the close OF the recent man
eUvers of the army of the southwest. Accord
ing 10 the dispatch, he said in part:
We must regard the future with energy and
resolution. The time is again near when Ger
many must again unsheath her sword In de-
tense OF her independence against an enemy
who has not learned prudence by ceieat- IL will
be the duty OF the valiant corps OF Baden TO
support the first ons aught, TO fire the first shot
and carry the palm of victory.
He also referred TO "the culpable proceedings
OF our neighbors, who are only awaiting pro-
pitious occasion to again open an era or bloody
conspiracy"
THE HAGUE, Sept. 22-The minister of war,
forced military service similar to that of the
other continental countries
VIENNA. Sept. 22.--At a conference of the
Austrian cabinet, Emperor Francis Joseph pre-
siding, it has been decided TO increase the
military budget 5000 900 forms and the strength
of the present force OF the Austrian empire.
LONDON, Sept. Prussia, which claims abso-
lutte supremacy over the region, has excluded
the English Captain Tounghusband from enter
ing Little Panvri in Central Asia.
The Standard correspondent at Sebastopol says
party OF officers has been sent from ST. Peters
burg to survey Crimea and prepare topograph-
ical plans for the war department. This fact is
much commented upon in military circles
The first lord of the admiralty has written to
a correspondent iustifying the permission given
to French officers 20 inspect English defenses
and arsenals, on the ground that it would re-
move the false impression of England's strength
created by the deprecatory tone OF the English
Dress
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-23
NEWS OF NORTHWEST
A Young Wife at Kent At
temDts to Kill Herself.
THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Convention of Undertakers at Portland
The Oregon Bop Crop Only Eight
Thousand Bales.

KEsT, Sept 22.-lspeclaL Mrs. Eeiia Able.
wife of Augustus A bic, Of this place, attempted
suicide last evening by taking iaudanum Mrs.
Able procured an ounce bottle OF the drug IN
the afternoon at the City drug store, saying she
wanted it 10 give 10 her children, as they had
been very reailess of late, keeping her awake
nights, and rs she needed rest she
would give them small doses.
After returning bone, instead OF
giving Il 10 the children she took about three
quarters OF the contents OF the bottle herself.
She was not discovered until after O'Clock by
her husband, after returning from work A
messenger was at once sent for physician. by
whose efforts she was after several hours OF
work restored 10 consciousness.
letter to her husband was found on the table
beside the nearly empty bottle. The note said
that she was tired of living as she had been, and
asked her husband 10 take good care OF the
children. II ended: 81 can never be the wife
10 you that was, for don't love you any more,
nor do you love me. Once more, good-by.
From NELiA-
The woman will recover. She is q years old
and the mother of two children. There had
been family tronbles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-23

today and continues during the remainder of
the week. Not for many years has Southern
Oregon reaped bountiful q crop aud expert
enced as prosperous a season a. this The fruit
crop has been fine and grain has yielded well
and visitors at the fair this year find better
and more varied exhibits of horticuItu-
raj and agricultural products than
ever before. Our peaches, apples, pears and
prunes are unexcelled anywhere and the
exhibits made this year are undoubtedly equal
90 any on the Pacific coast One display that
challenges the world is four peaches, raised on
3year-old trees, on Z. BTeeZe's fruit farm near
Ashland that weigh in the aggregate of ffty
ounces, the largest OF the quartette weighing
eighteen ounces and measuring thirteen and
one half inches In circumference.
The races this year promise much better than
ever before. as larger purses have drawn many
more horses. and faster ones, too. The opening
day OF the programme only included two races:
First-A tFotting race for 3-year-olds, owned in
the district, purse $3.50. won by Adrian, jr. Best
time, 2:521z.
Second-Running, three-quarters Of a mile
dash for 2year-olds, purse $50; won by Phoebe
Shaw in 30. The track is Ia fine condition.