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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

The Chicago Intef-Ocean. in a recent issue
INDUCED IN long jereniad over the decay of
the New York press. a decay which appears
to that journal to be ell tue more remarkable
because New York is universally admitted 10
be one OF the greatest cities Oh the globe, not
only in population and wealth but 10 all that
art and scieDce can confer. Splendid inteilects
and cultured minds men distinguished in
law. medicine science, literature. trade, men
famous as orators and as preachers-all these
are hers Indeed. according to our Chicago
contemporary New York has everything that
can contribute to agreat city's pride and glory
excepting only a broad minded. liberal-splr-
tied. courageous. just public spirit
The days Of Bennett. Greeley. Bryant and
Raymond have passed the days of metropoli-
tan editors who stimulated by national sympa-
thes. were interested deeply and thoroughly
IN whatever concerned the welfare the honor
and the progress of the whole people.
Specially did they delight in the growth Of
the West and glored in its material achieve
ments. seeing IN the subIugatlon of the
wilderness and i'll tho building OF prairie cities
the opening Of new sources of wealth and
power 10 the nation.
Such IS the general strain in which the
Inter-Ocean iaments the decline in the press
of New FORK. What Is the cause of the dis
couraging view which our Chicago contempo-
rery takes Of New y ork Journalism, This
cause Will be found to DO characteristic. as
tho following words show
"A few days ago, remarks the Inter Ocean.
"one OF the most reInarkabie demonstrations
in the history OF the United States took place
in Chicago III honor of the greatest soldier Of
modern times. lie had been the victorious
general Of the Union armies and twice Presi-
dent of the republic. No name thrills the
American heart rs does that OF Grant.
aud more than 100000 enthusiastic PER
sons took part in the ceremonies that
ended in tie unvellns of IA splendid
statue to his memory. There has been
no celebration, no ceremony, no demonstra-
ton III America the equal of this in twenty
years. The New York press dism ssed it con-
temptuously with the briefest posi- bic notice.
not perhaps, with the desire 10 show disre-
spect Of Grant, but with petty. puerile. nay
u NtllDUtl
event lest 10y duly acknowledging the impor-
lance Of that event It should seem TO pay
tribute to hated Chicago.
In order that this mseraby pitiful atti-
tude of the New York press may be fully real
led IT is only necessary to contrast this in
dignity to the fame of Grant with the lavish
attention that press gave to the ceremony Of
unveiling monument in Richmond in honor
of Robert f. Lee. The elaborate articles en-
bellished by pictures that then filed the col
umns OF those metropolitan journals CON-
pared with the patry dispatches that were
printed when Grants monument was dedi.
Gated would give the world curious impress
sion OF the loyalty and patriotism of New
York people were the explanatory fact not
borne in mind that Richmond offers no ri
valry to New York and does not threaten her
supremacy Of American cities"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21
4 COMTNG Event.
The Next Entertainment Of tie Y. VI. {. A.
A Law Glass TO be Started.

The Next Entertainment Of the Y. vi. {. A.
Law Glass TO be Started.
The second Of the series of entertainments
to be given during the present season IN the
Young Mems Christian Association will take
place on Friday evening. October I'd It will
be concert % be given by a quartet OF very
fine voices "a follows Mrs Birdie Harvey
Mute Of Washington, soprano Mrs. JESSIE
Harvey Magruder. contraltO; Mr.. III. {. Ma
grinder. tenor Mr. Oscar + Gilman, bass. Mr..
Charles j. MacHenry will play the accompa-
niment on the piano. The following pro-
gramme has been SO ected for the occasion:
Quartet. Hunting Song" lBenedlctl SOLO,
Afterwards Mullen. II. {. Magruder:
duet. Venetian Regatta (Rossinl. Mrs.
Mute and Nlagruder solo, "LenOre' llroterel.
Mrs Magruder quartet. ~ on Stole My
Love- Mr. Warren. piano solo selected.
Mr. Charles j. MacHenry solo. The Con
doliers" (Helmund), Mrs. Mute duet, The
Hunters (KuckenI Mrs Mute and Mrs. Ma
quartet. Good Night, Beloved ilnsuti
The admission TO the concert will be free
TO all members of the Association, while OUT
siders will have % pay fifty cents.
The Association has been informed by Mr.
Raleigh c. Minor. A. NJ b. l.. University Of
Virginia.. and member o. the firm of 1 hon.
ason e. Minor. that he viii teach The Ele-
mentary Principles of Common aw." he
classes will meet twice a week, and the class
books b. be used VIII be determined upon by
Mr. Minor at the first meeting or the class.
Young men not under eighteen wears OF age
who desire tuition IN this line, whether they
are employed ID law Office or m business,
are requested 10 communicate with Nj.
Minor. membership ticket in the Ass0cia-
ton. price 81. and a deposit of will entite
any young man TO the privileges offered 10y
AIR Minor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

Gin If Rictmoad.- William Ashby Jones
10 II. julius Ide IS i-12 feet on east side
Eighteenth street between Main and Cary,
j. r. Teunant 10 Marie T. Tenant his
wife personal property at No. COS east Cary
street. subject to two deeds Of trust OF 800
and .744. 80 respectively. SO.
William ID. Toler trustee. and ". }. H. *
Andromeda Price 10 =. II. Donahoe q l-l2
feet on north side Clay street near McCance,
$500. ,.
William W. Tiller, = OF an acre on Brook
turnpike. $3.50.
W. h. Sebroe 10 Charles f. Brauef. ls3 feet
on Lee avenue. and go feet on Richmond
avenue. 2iJ0G5.
Same to Valentine Hechler Jr., 400 feet on
Mechanicsville turnpike, $40.
Same 10 John +. NhOnberger 2i9 feet on
Richmond avenue. 1926.
Mary l.. Ward TO jeremiah J. Collins,
1881 acres on Osburne turnpike and James
river. sl6.2Sl.
West End Land and Improvement Com
pany 90 Estelle H., wife of James b. Weislger,
10 feet on south side Grove avenue. near
Cedar street, $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

ACCORDING to our telegraphic reports this
morning the New York Associated Press has
bad serious row over their leased wires,
causing the cutting of Of the wires between
New York and Washington and others at
different points. and leading to the secession
from the old organization Of the New York
Sun and Tribune. This mustinterfere seriously
with the reception of news 10y our contem-
poraries who rely solely on the old Associated
Press. We extend them all our sympathies
and congratulate ourselves that the United
Press, which supplies Tae Tlurs with news.
remains harmonious and united. and that
our private wire IS still in first class working
order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

Tar Gillian people have again shown them
selves TO DO the most conservative and law
abiding Of all the South American Repuhlics
Her elections have passed of quietly order
seems to be fully restored throughout tho
country and everybody has acquiosced in the
new government Such speedy settling
oown TO quiet after so tremendous reyolu.
"on Us chiii has passed through speaks vol
umes Tor the people and for republican gov
eminent in general.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

THE WEEKLY TIMES will be issued to-mor-
row. 1t is a twelve-page compendium of the
news of the week and brimful Of interesting
and instructive reading matter suitable for
sll ages and conditions. 1t is a delightful
companion prepared with special care for the
farm, home and Preside. and containing a
table of contents sufficient to entertain and
amuse whole family for whole week. Only
q per year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21
81 per year.

THE Philadelphia Record says that the
demonstration in honor of Governor Hill in
this city bespoke alike Southern apprecia-
ton OF the Governors personal qualities as
well as OF the sympathetic spirit revealed in
bis journey TO Atlanta in order TO pay his
Just need Of tribute TO tie memory of the In
mented Grady This and the fact that hs
was the Democratic Governor Of the Demo-
cratic State Of New York is why the Viz.
Rinians gave him such popular and enthu-
static greeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

The young ladies Of Rescue Lodge of Good
Iemplars gave an ENJOYABLE entertainment
at their hall Monday night by the rendition
OF Dialogue entitled The Two Tramps."
The following young ladies took part in the
cast: Misses Beulah Ford. Rosa Naldrlp.
Rosa Bell, ornelia Bell, Gertie Lacy. Blanche
Hargrove, Verbie IIargrove. Belle Smith. Lee
liza Terry Pritchard Smith. Lula Smlth. vii
lie Kelley. Laura Atkinson. Minnie Taylor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21
j. O. u. A. Ar. omc,,. Elected.

- RoANoKE, Va. Oct. g).-fSpecal The State
Council of the Junior Order United American
Mechanics completed their work here to-day.
Washington was selected as their next place OF
meeting.
The following officers were elected c. a.
Robson; OF Richmond, Jr :. Z. c.: George +. How
erd. II Washington. g.; q. }. Loiiman. OF Nor
folk, y; '; g.; Thomas B. Ivy. of Petersburg, s.
{. ); G. NJ. Bassom, OF edmond. S. G. T.; II.
C Richardson. OF Richmond. s. G. W: x. +.
Harris. OF Richmond. 5. @. c.; II. L. Engelkc, OF
richmond, ). q. l. s.; q. II. Loser. OF Roanoks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21
ADIG AT TIE Police.
One of the Grnndest Arrests Ever Made I'm
Our History.
Editor Of The Times.

OhI hAhApA0f
Editor Of The Times.
Will you be so kind as to publish the fol-
lowing that ! may give honor to whom honor
is due
Well may Richmond feel proud Of some OF
her police force. for there was one of the
grandest arrests made last Sunday night that
was ever made in the history of this city. A
man by the name Of Clark swOre out a war
rant for my little boy, age ten years. Mr..
Maddersons little boy age eleven years, aud
Mr Dickerson's little boy, age nine years,
charging them with assaulting and beating
ono of his boys. The warrant Wa executed
in the night time about O'Clock, taking ny
boy fro his bed i'm the absence Of lis pa
rents frightening the child so bad that be
could not get on his shoes and stockings but
the policemen landed al three Of
their prisoners safely IN the sta
Toulouse without having TO use other
handouts OF nippers where the sergeant in
charge entered their names ages and Occupa-
tons on his books and told Us he was through
with them when 10 AMI behold the
great Justice-of the-Poace Joyner. arising
from his diguifed seat clothed i'm a little
brief authority arragnet the parents Of
the said prison rs be ore him and IN low and
solemn tone delivered the following charge TO
them ~ on gentlemen. consider yourselves
indebted % the Commonwealth for the sum
OF saU TOT the appearance OF those Ooys at the
police court tomorrow morning al clock"
and very politely informed them that fee OF
fifty cents was due from US for bailing out the
prisoners.
What was the result OF al this trouble
when those children were taken be ore o
man " IN common sense and who was not
looking for 20 centss
Why. he sent them home
Now Mr. Editor. don't You think that tho
parents of children should remove the blind
ness oil these officials and put men IN Office who
viii use some judgment and common sense
in issuing warrants
Respectfully,
JoHN Z. EpPs.
Twenty-frst and Marshall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

Ir THE members of the Farmers Alliance
viii look calmly and rehectively at the mat
ter they will see that the Malone Republi-
cans OF the State are using them as foil
and mask behind which to conceal their de-
signs against the Democracy. Can any Dem
ocratic farmer of Virginia consent to be TINS
made the tool of Malone?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

The following well-known citizens of Dan
VILE were In Richmond yesterday @ q. Hol-
land +, l.. Walker, j. Allen Patton. L. X.
Jones James q. Penn. James L. Catlin, W.
u. Brooks and w d. Judkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

to the marriage Of her daughter Miss Lelia,
to Charles S. Snellings. The ceremony will
take place Wednesday afternoon. October
18th. at 2:3O o'clock. at the Presbyterian
church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

IT, L. Stone and Ellen J. Booker TO be mar
ried.-Ihe Dashiell trial still in progress
The Workingmens Land and Improvement
Climb met.-The ninth annual session OF the
Womens Christian TEMPERANCE Union con-
yened-The State committee Of the Young
Mems Chli5tian Association met in Richmond.
Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders met.
VIRGINIA
very bad wreck occurred on the Norfolk
md Western road near Wakefield Station yes
terday.-A Democratic rally was held at Din
widdie Courthouse Monday.--A party Of
Northern and Eastern capitalists visited Peters
burg yesterday Stephen Deshazer, Of
Petersburg. was married TO Miss Alma q. New
ton yesterday city OF Petersburg, 1t is
said. will bring suit against tho Virginia and
Carolina railroad-Robert ". Mallett and Nj.
T. Cooke were nominated by the Democrats Of
Norfolk yesterday for the Legislature.--Van
Vranken held by the naval authoritiesin Norfolk
Tor stealing was discharged by Judge Hughes OF
the United States Court yesterday.-Colonel
James NJ Binford. Of Portsmouth, is dying. -
The J. 0. L. A. II. completed their session al
Roanoke yesterday and elected officers for the
ensuing year.-Ihe Allisnce of Mathews
comfy decided yesterday 10 make no nomna-
ton for the Legislature.-Th The first snow Of
the season fell at Lexington yesterday 10 a
depth of one inch.
NEW YORK.
Elliott f. Shepard is again yelping and wants
Lieutenant Governor Jones TO assume the
duties Of Governor Of New York in Governor
Hills absonce.-There is friction between the
Associated Press and the Western Union Tele-
graph Company which has resultedin the form
alton Of a new Press News Association---Or-
ders were received at the navy-yard Yesterday
directing the schooner Fern to proceed to ASA
league to pick up the wreclage from the
Despatch.-The cause Of the explosion on the
Atlanta is to be ma 10 the subject of an Official
investg ation.-NO sailing orders have come
for the Boston as yet.
GENERAL
Return Jonathan Meigs, of Washington. D.
c., died yesterday.-Two sudden deaths oc-
CURED at Winston Monday night.-Mr. Bar
dell, of Raleigh, n. c., has been appointed man.
sger Of the Western Union telegraph Office at
Winston, n. C.-Yesterday was a very inter
esting day at the Southern Exposition at
Raleigh,-A mad dog bit two men at
Raleigh yesterday.-The North Carolina
Railroad Commission is hearing the dispute
Of the express companies -Three chill
dren persisted and another was fatal
ly burned in fire at birmingham Ala
Monday night.-It is announced in Iittsburg
that the Standard Oil Company is 10 have OPP
position.--Ihe Supreme Court has fixed De-
cember 7th as the day for argument
in the Boyd-1hayer Nebraska gubernatorial
case.-Wilham OBrien was greeted with
cheer and Kisses on his arrival at Kilken-
ny-Michael Dayitt has been selected
to contest the seat for North Kilkenny
made vacant ty the death Of sir John lope
Hennessy. Secretary Iusk thinks the embargo
on American pork will ere long be lifted entirely
1t is reported that Pension Commissioner
Raum will be succeeded by Governor Steele
Don Fernando Guman, ex-President OF the
Republic Of Nicaragua. Is dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

ONO wool is still going down and Nc.
Kinley's chances are falling in sympathy with
IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21

MANCHESTER OFFICE. FIFTH AND PoK-
TER STREETS.
Branch ONCE: Twelfth and Hull streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT
CONGRESS.

In the Senate. Tuesday. Dec. 30th, Mr..
Hoar concluded his speech 10 favor of the
election bill, and Mr.. WoIcott, republican,
of Colorado, spoke earnestly against the
bill. Mr.. Teller, republican, OF Colorado,
spoke against the cloture resolution, and
said he would vote against the election bill
If it was not amended in some particulars.
Mr. Stewart spoke in favor of the silver
coinage bill. The House met, but adjourn
ed to Friday without transacting any bust
mesa.
In the Senate, Wednesday, Mr.. George,
of Mississippi, spoke for over four hours
against the election bill, but did not CON.
clude. The Senate then adjourned until
Friday, with the understanding that on
that day the Weep President will declare q
further adjournment until at noon Monday.
The Senate met Friday and adjourned
until Monday, the session being entirely
formal and no business whatever being
transacted. The House also met and adj
journed until Monday without the transac-
ton of any business except the introduce
ton Of q few unimportant resolutions,
which were referred to committees.
The Senate Monday c0ncurred in the
conference report on the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad bill. The Senate, by a
vote of "a to 30, laid aside the election bill
| to provide against contraction of the cur-
rency, eight republicans voting with the
democrats to take up the bill. In the
House, Mr.. Post introduced bill ste
convert legaltender notes from govern
ment promises to pay into legal tender
government promises to receive, and to re-
store to circulation the gold held in the
treasury for the redemption of United
States noteso
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
LETTER FROM NELSON COUNTY.
ALTON, Va, Jan'y, list, 1891.


Editor Spectator: The Farmers Alliance
land SO do all clear thinking people) say to
Hon. 81. st. G. Tucker. our representative
in Congress from this district, swell done
thou good and faithful servant, Tor inter-
ducing the Free Coinage Silrer bill in Con
9ress on the second day after meeting.
Stick to that and all other measures for
the benefit of the people, and we will stick
to you" Sc We think tour Harry" has
struck the keynote.
The Alliance people around here are OPP
posed to the third party movement at this
time, and say-"We gave the Republican
party control of the United States two years
ago, upon their promises to give rs free
coinage of silver, q red sction of taxes, &c.,
&c., but they have failed in ell. Now We
propose to try the Democratic party, until
1894; then If they, too, fail to give US the
desired relief. We will form our own or
third party, &C."
Well, we think the ebove is good doc
trine. Give the two old parties an equal
chance for their lives.
How will this ticket do for President and
Vice President in 1e92,-CIeveland aud
Polk? (the latter now President of the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance.)
Mr.. J. B. Lane and his hands, drew the
first pr.ze Of $50 in gold, offered by the G.
s. o. R. r. Co. for the best-worked section
on the road. This spsaks we'll for Alton.
The next section below here took the sec
ond prize-$20.
For the last two weeks, we have had win
ter weather-plenty of snow. Our farmers
are filling their ice-honses with good ice.
The tan-bark business is about over for
this season. Business of all kinds is dull.
Several Pennsylvania farmers are prospect
Jog around here with the view of buying
farms. We say to all good people, "Come
on, there is plenty of land and our people
will give you cordial welcome"
We wish you, and Gil your readers, the
compliments Of the season and many re-
turns. ID.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
From the Bait. Sun. Jan. 9Th.
The Force Bill Sc0tched.

The Senate yesterday, by vote of "a to
80, laid aside the force bill and took upithe
financial bill, eight republicans voting with
the democrats to that end. The effect of
this is to make the financial bill the unfin.
ished business before the Senate and to rel
egate the force bill to the calendar, whence
it can be rescued only BY the affirmative
vote of a majority Of quorum. As such
rescue may be attended with difficulties, it
is evident that the force bill has suffered
serious, if not fatal disaster. Mr.. Hoar
processes to believe that the eight republic
cans that voted yesterday to take up the
silver bill are enemies of the force bill, and
that if the force bill we're gotten before the
Senate again they would still be against it.
As but seven republican votes are needed
to defeat the odious measure this hostility
Of eight republicans, if real. ought to in
sure its defeat in any case. But, assuming
that less than seven are opposed to the force
bill, the chances of its passage are now
greatly impaired. The financial bill is a
windy measure, upon which vast deal of
speechifying ia to be expected. Its consid
GRAFTON can be made to consume all the time
the Senate has left for business other than
the regular appropriation bills. The a.
meudmeut providing for free coinage OF sill
yer offered by Mr.Stewart yesterday will be
resolutely opposed by Eastern republicans,
and there is every prospect of faction
fight, which the democrats, with an eye to
the continued suppression of the force bill,
will be at pains to spin out if they can to
the necessary extent. They are averse,
perhaps, to an extra session, but they
would rather have an extra session than
the enactment of the elections bill. It is a
noteworthy circumstance that in the ma
jority that blasted Mr.. .:Hoar's hopes yester
day were Senators Shoup and Mcconnell,
the new Senators from Idaho, and Stewart,
from Nevada.
The Sun warned Mr.. Hoar when he was
recently engaged with partisan intent on
the bills for the admission of silver mining
camps as States that he would one day re-
pent it. His evaporation yesterday at the
conduct of the silver Senators in DESERVING
him without warning on Mr.. Stewards mo-
ton to take up the financial bill must have
been intensified By the circumstance that a
democrat happened to be at the time in the
Vice. Presidents chair and sustained Mr..
German, another democrat, in the 'point
of order'' that Sir. Stewards motion was
not debatable, but must be voted upon at
once. 1t was bad enough that the manager
of the force bill should see his measure
side tracked after pushing it along so many
weary weeks, bat to have himself thrust
aside by democrat at the critical moment
as an obstructionist was too much to bear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
To the Editor of the Boston Journal:

10 the Edtt0r OF the boston journal:
Can any of your readers give me history
Of the Gay family in the United States ?
John Gay, with two other brothers, came
from England in 1880. John Gay after
ward settled near Dedham, Mass, but his
two brothers went to Virginia. DIR. Will.
liam Gay, of Virginia, married Elizabeth
Boiling, fifth in descent from Pocahontas.
and his grandson, William Gay, married
Lucy Harrison Grassland, grand.
daughter Of Benjamin Harrison, the signer
of the Declaration of Independence. My
great-grandfather, Henry Gay, was born In
Augusta county, Virginia, was soldier in
the war of the Revolution, and was at the
battle of Yorktown in 1881. He died in
Kentucky in 1880. My grandfather, Henry
Gay, was born in 1899, and died in 1855
He was half brother of John Fl. Gay, who
was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia,
in 1887, and died in 1873. The said John
81. Gay was the father of Congressman
Edward Gay of Louisiana. who died in
May, 1889. What desire to ascertain is,
the relationship, if any, between DR.. VIM.
Gay and my great-grandfather Henry Gay.
One of my great-uncles says that bis great.
grandfather, Thomas Gay, came from Eng
land and subsequently went to Virginia.
1t may be that he was one of the two
brothers who came over with John Gay in
1880. Part of the information desire
might be obtained from one of the follow
ing works: Bishop Meade's "Old Families
and Ministers of Virginia." two volumes;
Joel Munsell's American Ancestry" four
volumes; "The Genesis of the United
States" two volumes, by Alexander
Brown; Peyton's "History of Augusta
County, Virginia." Col. j. Madison Nc
Cues Annals of Augusta County," and
'sPocahontas and Her DESCENDANTS" by
the late ex Governor Robertson of AbinF.
ten, Va. would ask New England, Vrr.
ginia and West Virginia papers to copg my
query.
JAMES M. LK..TH.
Gays Creek, Perry county, Ky.