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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Waiting Odd-Ee1lOWs.

MINERAL CRY, Va. July 23.-[Special "A
delegation of Richmond Odd-FellOws. con-
sisting Of Messrs. Chris. Evensen. noble
grand Louis Tucker, recording secretary;
Lodge Of Virginia. Manly Is. Ramos. financial
secretary Of Richmond Lodge, No. /; and ID.
w Bowles, district deputy grand master of
Friendship Lodge No. TO- arrived here last
evening On the f. f. V train for the purpose
IS instTucting the officers and members Of
Mineral City Lodge in the secret work Of the
order.
They were met at the depot by Vice Grand
Bishop and Secretary Hill. OF Mineral City
Lodge. and escorted 10 Mineral City Hotel.
where they were welcomed by large number
Of the order who had come IN from the sur
rounding country TO greet the visiting breth-
rem. After handshaking and partaking of q
glass OF old-fashioned Virginia julep the visi-
tors were escorted 10 the lOdge-rOOm, where
they instructed the newly initiated into the
further mysteries of Odd-Fellowship. At II
O'Clock a banquet was rendered the visitors at
the Mineral City Hotel, where wine and wit
flowed freely Speeches were made by all of
the visitors and Noble Grand Coleman of
Mineral City Lodge. The Rchmonders
furnished the music for the occasion.
The Odd-Fellows' Widows and Orphans
Relief Association were represented by l.. A.
Tucker, IF Richmond Lodge. and his speech,
setting forth the benefits Of this branch Of
Cdd-Felows' beneyo.ence. was o noble piece
of eloquence and his appeal had the effect of
securing a large number for the association.
Subscription books are open for the pur-
pose of building a hne Odd Fellows hall, and
the amount required has nearly all been SUD-
scribed
The visitors left this morning for home via
the ChcsaDeake and Ohio and Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroads. All
speak in highest terms of the manner in which
they were received by their brothers of
Louisa and look forward to another visit
with much pla0sure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Published Marriage Denied.

CHARrOrTFsynIF, Va. July % Especial ]
On her arrival at this place yesterday
afternoon Miss Lettie Robertson. the beauti-
full and attractive daughter Of Judge William
j. Robertson Of this city. was greatly sur
prsed and shocked TO read IN the Washing
ton Post since in various other papers that
she had been married in that city on the I'D
instant to Mr.. Buchanan Schley, Jr, OF
sions student at the University Of Virginia.
Miss Robertson, il company with n lady
friend went 10 Washington on the morning
of the 22d 10 visit her dressmaker and do
some shopping and returned TO this city the
afternoon of tho same day. The reports as
published, are without foundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Tic Kniser,s Fnrorlte Wines.

It may interest good liyers 10 read that
wines arc used as a rule at the table Of the
Emperor Of Germany. When the members
Of the family eat alone. says a man who dis
covered the secrets of the imperial table
through an interview with the court butler,
Rhine and Moselle wines are served At les
tive dinners Madeira. port wine and sherry
are served with the soup. German sparkling
wines with the fish, and Rhine wines and red
wines with the more substantial courses.
French champagne also ornaments tho bill Of
fare at great court dinners, although the
Emperor would GLADLY use German cham
payne were il good enough Old Tokay and
Muscat Luue are served with the last course.
Beer is not a fayorite beverage Of the En-
peror Chicago journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Two Rows and Explanations.

The true story is told of Lewiston man
who, several years ago was divorced III the
West. came Ehst and married q woman who
was also a divorcee. They Travelled south.
and there. as they sat on a hotel yeranda, the
Lewiston man bowed coldly 10 a lady who
passed them hanging on tine arm OF gentle
man. Curiously enough, his wife also bowed
10 the couple
She said: To whom did you bow:'
ITO the lady" said the Lewiston man. with
a flush she was once my wife. To whom
did you bow, Did you know her"
No" she said. Il bowed 10 the gentle
man. | had the misfortune once 10 know
him intimately. He was my husband
And this was their wedding Journey
Lewiston Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
williamsburg News.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. July 23.-tSpecial !
DR.. John Clopton died last night at $3.50
o'clock at his residence on the court-green.
He had been in feeble health for long time,
never having recovered from an attack of the
grippe. which he contracted winter before
last; DR.. Clopton came here about 1867 from
Richmond,
The asylum board is in session to-day and
are considering among other things the cues
ton Of additional water supply.
Mayor Leonard Henley lett this morning to
attend the barbecue at Denbigh given by the
Farmers Alliance of Warwick county.
Ex-Mayor T. McIvor Soutbal left Yesterday
afternoon TO accept position at Newport
News
The crew of the White Wings" expect soon
10 take trip TO Cobb's Island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24


h. fphillipe) was drunk. The trouble began
aver tho woman several weeks ago. tues
day they had difficulty at the local c rnGss
over chance game which smith
believed was unfair. Yesterday evsnlnk
thew met. apologized and drank ehcn
others health. Il is generally considered
a cold.hlooded murder, and any, advocacy .i
Phillips acquittal would probably, cause AT
tenpts 10 break into the jail and lynch nm >
Smiths funeral will take place SUNDAY anu
viii no doubt be largely attended, as he was
a worthy fellow. .~r
A Washington building and loan concern
with million dollars capital was chartered
John Devauchn cot some plaster in hiseyes
Yesterday. To-day DR.. Jones removed one
eye 20 save the other L..
An old Washington lady named Beasiy, dIiv-
ing TO Warrenton with her son, atten pleu -
the other night and narrowly escaped drown-
inc. The horse was drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
THE POLK MILLER QUARTETTE
Renders Excellent Music-Farmers of GoOch-
land Oppose the Third Party Move.


GoooHLAxD COURTHOUSE. Va, July %
Especial l-To-night was scene of festivitY
here. Grace Episcopal and Byrd Presbyte-
rian churches provided a church fair or fes-
tival for all who would come into 1t aud con-
tribute 10 the cost of enjoying themselves.
The affair was creditable, even to such eff
cient providers of dainty feasts and entertain
ments as Mrs. William Miller. Miss Evelyn
Kean, Miss Eva Harris and Miss Carrie
Irwin who created II. Besides all wished
for refreshments in the way of eating
and temperate drinking there were lnnumer-
able fancy articles sold aud auctiOned at the
usual fair prices, which heaped the Golfers of
the churches plenteously. Many came from
Richmond, among whom Mr.. Polk Miller with
his famous banjo and who with three
other talented musicians formed the Polk
Miller QuaTtette. One Of the most attractive
features was stereoptlcon exhibition given
by MIR David Leake, Judge A. X. leake's
Oldest son. The scenes were beauties and the
lecture accompanying each gave them even
new tint. The handsOmest lady and gentle
man we're voted on, and the other usual de-
vices for making church money resorted TO,
which highly amused the large crowd till late.
II is thought near 800 was raised
Last Monday, our county court day, there
was hardly more than half of the crowd
usually attending on court days, the farmers
being busy cutting oats a fair CROP and lay
ing by corn, OF which there is fine promise.
Besides several motions before the court there
was no further business
Mr.. George Jewett, of Chesterfield, candi-
date for the State Senate from Chesterfield,
Powhatan aud this county. was upon the
grounds and talked with our representative
citizens. He agreeablY impressed and
pleased. he said, with his,yisit, and 50 were our
people with him. He is an interesting and
impressive man of much ability and force of
character. Goochland wishes him success,
and will give him a solid delegation.
Next Saturday Farmers Alliance picnic
will be held here, which, If like tho last. will
be q complete success 1t is thought nearly
the whole county will be present. and grand
time they Will have ~ the Goochland people
understand how TO-
Your correspondent. interviewing three or
four well-knOwu farmers in this county rs to
the adyisablity Of third OF farmers party
elected the following replies;
John W. George said: Il am positively and
unqualihedly opposed 10 any third party"
H. W Winston said: II am out and out op-
posed 10 il. II will break up the Alliance"
]. NJ. Parrish said: II don't think it
amounts TO any party in the South"
William w Barrett said Il think il would
be a serious mistake
George IL. King said Il am not in favor Of
third party movement"
Joseph Lacy said: Il am in favor of a third
party"
G. p. Crowder said u am not in favcr Of a
third party"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
STREET-CAR ACCIDENT.
Negro Iaborers Displeased With Hard
Work in the West-Other News.

LYxcuDURo, VA, July 23.-lSpecial. l-One
Of our electric street cars met with another
accident to-day from the effects Of streak Of
lightning. as supposed, but il was only dis
abled for a short time without much damage.
Some twenty-five If the cOlored men Of this
city who recently went West to engage in
business returned to-day. having been dis
pleased with the situation of things and
promises in Ohio. One Of them said: Nobody
but hungarian could stand dat work and
dat farr'
The funeral Of the late Miss Mary Ellen
Court-street Methodist Episcopal church
amid an immense attendance, Dr. George W.
Carter officiating
Step Scott. charged with shooting Mary
Lizzie Davis some weeks ago with intent 10
kill. and afterwards caught, was sent on to-
day for trIal ut the next term. and fined 300
for carrying concealed weapons. Tho Court
said it was determined to stop that practice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24

AUSTIN TEX. July o. Early yesterday
morning Albert Alderman. a negro Of twenty
five years of age entered the bed room Of
Mary Zimmerman. daughter Of farmer living
a few miles south Of Taylor. and chloroform-
ed the Young lady and a little sister. who was
sleeping with her The negro then brutally
outraged Mary and. it is believed. was pre-
pairing 30 assault her sister when Mary. par
tiary recovering from her stupor screamed
for her father and the negro fed. He was
pursued by neighbors. and after chase Of
several miles was captured and placed IN jail.
1t is believed he will be lynched
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Scene Of Terror and Death.

plosion occurred yesterday afternoon on the
farm of James Durben. in Rdmondston
county. The boiler of steam thresher ex-
ploded when surrounded by men and quickly
transferred pleasant harvest scene into one
OF terror and death. Three men were in
stantly killed by the flying debris and es-
GAPING steam and five others were perhaps
fatally wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24

DETRoIT, Mich. July 23.-All the franchises
tracks. equipments, etc, Of the Detroit City
Hallway Company, controlling eighty miles OF
Detroit streets. were to-day sold 10 ex-Gov-
ernor Waller. Of Connecticut, and William w
Cook. the Wall-street corporation lawyer,
representing an Eastern syndicate. The new
owners will recapitalize the company. intro
duce rapid transit system. and extend tho
lines. The consideration Is said to be in the
neighborhood Of $4,000 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Killed by An ExplOaion.

Hascmeyer and John Hartman were killed
and number of others injured by explo-
sion in the round-house Of tie burlington and
Missouri railroad last night. The conclusion
was felt throughout the city The round
house was demolished and the ruins caught
fire, but the flames were quickly quenched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
AClergvman Assassinated.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, July 23.-News of the
assassination Of the Rev. Mr.. Williams. q
Methodist clergyman. near Heber, Ark, has
been received He was shot from ambush
while riding along the country roal. A man
named Johnson, known to have been Will
liams' bitter enemy. was arrested and is held
for the crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
INCREASE In RAILWAY VALUE.
Railroad Commission Complete the Work
Of Assessing for Taxation.
THE PLRENTSNOT GUILTY OF INPANTICIDE
Sensational Case Against Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Upchurch Ends I'm Collapse OF tho
Prosecution-NorthC Carolina News.

RaIKroH. N. O.. July 23.--lSpecial. The
railroad commission to-day announced that
they had completed the task Of assessing for
taxation the entire railroad property Of the
State. upon which they have been engaged
for three or four weeks past. They
place the total assessed value of all
railroads at sl9. 800 900. Last year it was only
a little over sl2. OOO. 900, showing a phenome-
nal increase of over so per cent. for the year.
The commission will now begin systemati-
cally the work of inspecting all the railroads
OF the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24

THE KISS That BETRAYED.
PhiDips Drank His Friends Health and
Then Murdered Him-Other News.

V-0FVW T1IIII--V7tIITT -FUWs.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 49, Especial. The
smith tragedy is the sll-absorbing topic here
to-day. The coroner's inquest lasted until 8
o'clock. several hundred peonle attending
The verdict was in accordance with the facts
published IN to-day's TINES.
ihihps sat talking with a friend in the
NORWAY, namod Colorado. He saw Smith
ana loro IN % the opposite corner and
sDreptly LETT his friend. crossed over and fred
INTO smiths breast and as smith retreeted
under inc electric light Phillips fred three
s ca,,r. sleo ms side and back with thirty
nafiows vestlbule, locked the door and ssnL
20 the moor. Phillips remained near bv. saw
.ns 20 Policeman Taylor. Here I arr and
my postoL" Phillips was jsiled Us h
.SIceht out says he heard smith
"hiea'sned 70 shoot him on sight. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
TIE PROSECUTION COLLAPSED.

A sensational case in the Magistrates Court.
which had attected great interest here for
several days. ended this afternoon in the col
lapse of the prosecution. Allen Upchurch
aud his wife and young woman named
Blanche Winfree we're accused Of making way
with an infant Of which the latter
was the mother The prosecution was insti-
tuted by man named Temple. between whose
feud had long existed. The case was shown
to be 20 malicious that the magistrate ruled
that there was no probable case and declared
the trial off taxing the prosecution with costs.
The case has attracted great attention.
TO CONsTRUCT BELT LINZ.
Arrangements were perfected by the street
railway authorities to-day 10 construct belt
line, making a circuit of the city in connec-
ton with the electric street railway system
NOW leinD constructed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24

Health brings happiness. Health can be
secured by taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
LADIES

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want br,,a.
Ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BIIvTERs
II 10 pleasant 70 take cures Malsrin Indl
eestion. Biltousness and Liver Complaint
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

The monthly report of the chief of police
TO the police commissioners, Just made
cut, shows that so arrests were made in
March. Three hundred and forty-three
days work was done by the chain-gang
and 4, ssi meals were furnished the prison.
ers. Eighteen animals were impounded.
Almost every nationality was represented
among the prisoners in the city Jail during
the month. from the fiaxen-haired people
of the frozen north of Europe TO the dark
skinned natives Of India, and even the re
publics of South America furnished speci-
meu bad citizens to swell the list kept at
haadorarfers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

Butcher Sehweisinger Fined Forty DOL
lars for Securing Veal UnIswfully.
George Schweisinger. q Madison street
butcher, was found guilty Of petty larceny
in Justice Won Tobei's court yesterday
He was arrested on warrant yesterday
morning that was sworn out by Daniel
Parks, . Lake Union rancher, who
charged him with the larceny of 6-veek-
old calf
Parks testified that q few days ago the
butcher visited him and wanted to buy
the calf, but satisfactory bargain not
being reached, the sale was not consum-
mated Yesterday morning at daylight
the calf was gone All that was left
was pool of fresh blood and q
few teil-tsle punches Of hide and
hair. In the corral adjoining Parks
saw the print Of horses hoofs
and claimed that none Of them
were made by any OF his animals He
said he was horseshoer by trade. and
had been one for twenty years; that he
could recognize horse by the shape of
his shoe. He concluded that Schwei-
singer, the butcher. had stolen his calf,
and he went TO the butcher shop at 217
Oak street, and in front of the shop he
recognized the horse that had been in his
corral. He testified that he recognized his
calf, though skinned and dressed, hang
ing on hook, and afterward found the
skin of the calf.
On this testimony Justice Won Tobel
found the defendant guilty and fined him
so and costs The fine vas paid.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
sefxe Your Opportunitv.

Secure lot or house on the first day of
our sale if yoH want to be sure of getting
one mt ALI Ii you have not had time 20
decide exactly what lot you want, or if you
cannot get particular enc that may be
selected before you can get in, do not lose
the chance of getting another. We will
only sell the limited number and you an
secure lot when the sale opens and make
your selection at any time within ten days
OF any lots not selected
You can reserve one lot on the map on
Saturday, and if when you see he ground
il does not suit you, can within ten days
exchange It for any other lot that has not
been taken
The entire tract will De cleared and q
house built for every three lets.
The building of houses at Columhia Is
adjusted by the cooperative system, and
of itself assures the keeping Of every
promise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

You see where every dollar you pay goes
to at Columbia. For every dollar you pay
you will see dollars worth of improve
ments. Fifteen hundred dollars will be
paid in on lots alone each week, besides
the money that viii be paid in on houses.
Your money will come in one week and
you will see it back on the ground the
next, in lumber, in houses, in building
materiel and in labor that will add two
dollars to the value Of every dollar you
have paid.
You are not paying money into any
Spectators pocket and getting waste
ground in return.
You do not have to wait for some one
else to make the Improvements at Column
bia- You help to make and control them
yourself.
If you pay out dollar for improve
ments-and that is what your money is
paid for-you know that every other lot
owner at Columbia is paying the same
amount for the same purpose.
Columbia is cooperative and every man
has an interest in its development.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

4
Gees to Olympia.
mdse Humes adjourned court yesterday
2 April 8. and left last night for
4npia, to hold court for Judge Porter,
the trial of special cases. Before
ng Judge Humes set several criminal
The case of John Miller, charged
breaking into the store of Silas
ne with burglarious intent, Is to be
~ Aprill4
ma Gibson, charged with committing
sealt with deadly weapon upon
paiHc Motta on March 81, was ar
aed and entered a plea of not guilty.
aus case was set for April 8. Gibson
eeing able TO employ counsel, +. +.
aoiph was appointed to defend him.
zines Wilson and George Robbins were
med on the charge of stealing q pair
ean bracelets and lot of other iewelry
Loueiia Harsha on March -. VIII
elsefed plea of guilty of grand lar
~, ont Robbins denied the charge and
e tried on April 6. The court ap-
Attorney William Martin to de-
iam Ditton, who, on the night of
\ bred load of shot into Frank
~ nom the effects of which death en-
- .ooaf month ago, is to be tried on
sor assault with deadly weapon.
- ease Of George Watkins, charged
nminai assault. in whose case the
A'eu 70 agree few weeks ago. is 90
aceher trial on Aprii IA.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
DIED OF MORPHINE
A Young Californian the Victim
Of Opium Poisoning.
MAY HAVE BEEN ~ ACCIDENT.
Gilbert WaIksr Takes His Lass sleep
ms ws.a.,s Resm II > Csnner-
esal strses Lsaging-Msuss.

Gilbert Carlton Walker, aged Is. the son
O wealthy parents living af Oakland, Cal,
ose0 OF an overdose Of morphine In the Le-
iand house, . lodging house on Commercial
street, at noon yesterday. The remains
were taken to an undertaking establish
ment and viii be forwarded to his rela-
tIves, instructions to that effect having
bean received by wire.
The young man had been in Seattle =
little more than two weeks, and had found
several former acquaintances With one
Of these he roomed in cabin on the water
front in North Seattle. He had run out
Of money, and had been unsuccessful in
his search for work.
Wednesday evening he went to the room
OF woman in the Leland house with
whom he had become acquainted, and
after some conversation admitted that he
had not eaten during the day. The
wonan's companion, . young man who
had met Walker several times In the
house, gave him . cents, and he went out
to get something to eat. He had been
drinking before he came TO the room first,
but was not noticeably under the infiu-
ence Of liquor when he retured. He lay
down on the bed, two women sitting close
beside him playing cards, and he spoke
several times Afterwards. bat about
2o'clock the women noticed that he was
breathing strangely and thought that he
was taken with an epiIeptic ct. One ran
out and notlfied Officer Townsend, the
officer on that beat, and the policeman
called physicians
DR.. McNcaI found Walker exhibiting all
symptoms of opium poisoning. and in
conjunction with DR.. Ryan and DR.. Eagle
son, tried antidotes and means of restoring
Walker to consciousness, but in vain, even
the use OF an electric battery failing to re-
vive him.
DIR. Horton, the coroner, decided last
evening that an inquest and autopsy were
not necessary. The women who were
with Walker at the time he relapsed into
Inconsistencies say that. although he was
respondent, he gave no hint of an in
tention to commit suicide, and believe that
he got morphine to induce sleep and took
too large q dose.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

Frank Johnson, swede working on the
Belt Line railway at Kirkland, had mar
row escape from drowning in Lake Wash
ington yesterday afternoon by falling from
the deck of the steamer Edith into the
water. The boat was making the trip be-
tween Madison street and Houghron, and
halfway across the lake johnson. who was
under the influence Of liquor. lost his bal
ance and fell overheard. He was too
drunk 20 swim, but was rescued by the
prompt action Of Captain Herbert Leek,
who stopped the boat and dragged the
Sweds aboard without further damage
than q thorough wetting.