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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

Items of Interest From the Other Side OF
the River.


Miss Lena Morrissett, who has been at
tending school at Hollins' Institute, has re-
turned home for the vacation.
The Druds' entertainment announced TO
take place in Leader Hall next week has been
postponed for thirty days.
Miss Mary f. Bass aud Miss Molle FRANK
lin. Of this city, are visiting trends NJ Der
muda II hundreds in Chesterfield.
Messrs. w. f. Pitt and ID. l.. Ioney. nave
qualified as members of the City Councll from
the Third and Fourth wards respectively.
Miss Gertrude Weisiger, OF this city, was
one Of the two full graduates OF Mr.. q; r..
Merrill's school. the closing exercises OF when
took place in Richmond Thursday.
During the wind-stOrm Wednesday after
noon the barn on Mr.. John A. Kratzs farm
in Chesterfield. a short distance from Man
chester, was blown down. A large quantity
of hay which was stored III the barn was scat
tered about the promises
The several church festivals which have
been recently held in Leader Hall have had
the luck of it with bad weather This was
the case Thursday night with the June Carnl-
val The attendance was not rs large as upon
previous nights. but the programme was
equally as good. Mr.. i. w. Nunnally sang
two solos and the charades and tableaux were
well gotten up.
Last evening the Sailors Chorus was one Of
the attractions. This chorus Is composed ot
twenty-fCur young ladies and gentlemen. The
stage was arranged TO represent the deck OF n
boat and the sailors sang songs OF the deep
blue sea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
SHOT AT The MOYORMAN.
4 Drunken Negroes Unruly Conduct on an
Electric Car.
He WAS ABUSIVE In HIS LANGUAGE
Mr.. Lee Johnson's Narrow Escape From
Death-Should the Conductors Have
Power to Make Arrests?

The trouble. discourtesy. discomfort and
often insult that ladies suffer from the present
system Of allowing dirty. drunken and brutal
negroes to obtrude and crowd themselves
cars in close proximity with the delicate and
refined womanhood Of our city cannot be ap-
preciated untilit is experienced A case in point
occurred at 3 o'clock last evening at the corner
of Twenty ninth and = streets that strongly
demonstrates the necessity Of some provision
or law that will at least better control the I'M
ruly element that is so self-asserting and dis
agreeable.
At the hour above named, when the electric
car No. 81 was nearing the corner of L and
Twenty nineth streets, the attention OF Mr..
Lee Johnson, the motorman. was called by q
passenger to a negro man named Stephen
Coleman evidently IN an intoxicated condl-
ton asleep on the front seat Immediately in
front Of two ladies'. in whose faces the liquor
laden breath OF the brute was blowing. Mr.
Johnson woke the negro from his slumbers
and told him that the car was no place to
sleep and that he would have to get off, which
lie refused 10 do until the car reached its des-
tinaton. IL was then near the terminus Of
the line at the corner before named and when
1t was reached the mOtorman told him 10 get
OF.
sTRUCK HIM II THE FACE.
lie dld 50 reluctantly ana uSeQ SucH plo-
fano and abusive language to Mr.. Johnson
that he struck him in the face with bis fist
The negro retreated. but continued his insults
until Johnson followed him, when tho negro
turned. and, drawing pistol. advanced ana
fred point blank at him. Fortunately the
shot did not take effect and the
negro retreated. warrent was sworn
out for the arrest of the negro, but up to late
hour he had not been found. An eyewitness
says that the scene was a very exciting one
and the proyocation very aggravatlng. Ladies
screamed and others fed from the reckless
flourish of the would-be murderers weapon;
An electric csr conductor who witnessed
the affair says that under the pres
emit laws and rules of the company
it is almost impossible to make negroes de-
port themselves with decency and 10 save
ladies' from direct and insulting contact with
them. and he recited several cases such as oc-
CURED that dayland are of regular occurrence
TO illustrate his position.
He did not believe in separate cars. but
thought car conductors ought 10 have police
powers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

Governor Hill, OF New York, May Speak in
Richmond in October.

At the request Of President Belvin, OF the
Powhatan Club. Mr. r. l.. Montague few
days ago wlote to Governor Hill, inviting HIM
to stop in Richmond when he returns from
Atlanta. where he is to deliver the address at
the unyeiling of the Grady monument Inc
following reply was received yesterday:
Dear Sir. am directed by Governor Hill
to acknowledge your letter of the 10th IN
slant, inviting him on behalf Of the Powhatan
Club to visit Richmond on his return from the
unwilling OF the Grady monument in Atlanta,
and to deliver an address before the club.
The Governor directs me to reply that
he will. either on his way to Atlanta or
on his return, if possible, stop over for IA
short time in Richmond lie expects to
be in Atlanta on October DIST. He IS unable
TO accept the invitation definitely until his ar
rangements are more fully elaborated.
Expressing the Governors appreciation OF
your cordial letter and kind invitation, re-
main, Very respectfully yours,
L. S. WILLIAMS. Private Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

Scheme for Separate Cars and Coaches for
Whites and Blacks.

Scheme for Separate cars ana Coaches ior
Whites and Blacks.
There was quite a ripple Of excitement yes
teiday when The TINES announced in its re-
port Of Powhatan Clubs meeting that that
body had discussed at considerable length the
question of having separate cars TOR white ana
cOlOred people. The proposition was DIS
cussed very widely during yesterday. and
many Of the white people are heartily III favor
of it, bat cOncensus of opinions expressed IS
that the scheme is impracucable.
Commonwealth's-At Attorney smith, who took n
decided stand against appointing committee
10 wait on the street car company. was
warmly congratulated yesterday and ma
iorty are OF the opinion that his ideas are
sound. One prominent individual suggested
Yesterday that the way to overcome the mat
Ter would be for the white public TO stop
riding until the reform is accomplished,
but this would hardly be done by
people who live on Church Hill
or in the far west end. Another prominent
citizen suggested that two cars be run to-
gether. one coupled 10 the other the rear car
being for the colored people. This would ne
ccssitate the expenditure Of a considerable
sum for additional rolling stock. but with that
exception no other expense would be neces-
fairy
Governor Mckinney, when asked If 1t was
not ais opinion that the two races should be
separated on railway trains, said: i shall
recommend TO the next Legislature the enact
ment of law providing for separate cars tor
the blacks and whites
similar law exists in Georgia, Tennessee,
and possibly in some other southern States.
and the Governor believes that it is demanded
by the white people Of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

The Ceremony Witnessed by Several Rich
mond People.

The ceremony Nltncbbcu ny Scheihi hiNH-
mond People.
The New York Herald of yesterday con-
tains the following:
Miss George Gholson Walker. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs Norman Stewart Walker of
St Marks place. New Brighton, S. l., was
married at Christ church, in that city, at $50
p NJ. yesterday to Captain Bryce Stewart, OF
the Royal Munster Fusillers. Bishop Peter
rector of Christ Church. performed the cere-
mony The bride was given away by
her father There were SIX brides
maids. Miss Winnie Davis. the daughter
of tho late jefferson Davis; Miss Mccullough
Miller of New York; Miss Norman Stewart,
Miss Hope Stewart and Miss Daisy Barney, Of
Richmond. Va. cousins of the bride, and
Miss Edith Walker her sister. Another
sister of the bride was maid Of honor. The
ushers were Frederick Speddon and Clement
Kross Of New York. Frank Wiman and John
Y G.. Walker of New Brighton and +. Bur
ton Lyon and Hubert Oatram OF England.
The best man was Randolph st. George
Walker, a brother Of the bride
The brides gown was OF white satin draped
in old point d'Alencon lace. Over this was q
court train Of ivory satin. Her veil was of
tule, her girdle Of orange blossoms, and her
wreath of orange blossoms and heathers. Her
principal ornament was q handsome diamond
pendant. The bridesmaids wore white
mouselaine do sole trimmed with lace over
white silk and the maid of honor a silk gown
of forget-me-nOt blue.
A reception at the house of the brides
parents followed the ceremony. Among
those who witnessed the marriage were Mrs.
Jefferson Davis, Mrs. T. J. Jackson, widow of
"Stonewallp Jackson William Davis. Mr..
and Mrs. Mccullough Miller. Mrs. Wilson
Bibb. Mrs. William Bib, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles NJ Fry. Mrs Frederick o. Sped
don. Mrs Cruger Mr. and Mrs James
Patterson. General and Mrs. Roger A.
Pryor. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel b. Paul. Mr..
and Mrs Henry +. Spaulding, Mrs. Beck.
with Mr.. and Mrs Thomas A. Vyse, of New
York Mrs James K. Powell and Mr..
and Mrs, J. Barnett Crane of Philadelphia.
Joseph Bryan of Richmond, Va; Captain
Pinckney and Cotesworth Pinckney of South
Carolina, Miss Lucy Stewart Of Brookhill,
Va: Sir Roderick Cameron, Miss Cameron.
Mr.. and Mrs Erastus Wiman, Dir. and Mrs.
Norman s. Walker, Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Outerbridge, Mr. and Mrs. John Foord. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Whitemore and George
William Curtis and Mrs. Curtis.
Captain and Mrs. Stewart will sail for En-
rope on July 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
NOTES FROM THE CAPITOL.
A Pardon Granted by the Goyernor-Items
From the State-House.

J. L. Carter, sheriff of Pittsylvania county
arrived in the city yesterday with iConvict
Scott Davis colored) who has been sentenced
TO the penitentiarY for three years for horse
stealing.
L. b. Lewis. treasurer of Brunswick coun-
tv. called at the Capitol yesterday.
Governor Mckinney yesterday granted
pardon TO Thomas Bishop. who WAS convicted
in the Hastings Court in May, 1890 of murder
in the second degree and sentenced to SIX
wears in the penitenhary. The reasons for the
pardon are given 10y the Governor as follows :.
The prisoner is seyenty-two years of age
and very feeble. is represented 10 have been a
gallant soldier in the war with Mexico, for
which services he draws a pension from the
Federal Government.
Il pardon him wholly upon the certificate Of
the surgeon of the penitentiary, DR.. Nash,
concurred in by Major W. w. Moses. Super
jntendent of the Penitentiary which shows
the prisoner to be hopelessly diseased and
that no can live but a short time"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

Two of the most prominent gentlemen Of
Richmond returned yesterday from Chase
City, Va. where they had been for several
days engaged in important business con-
nected with the State Their headquarters
had been made at the Mineral Springs at
Chase City the analysis of whose waters Is
now attracting such general attention both in
this country and of eminent physicians Of
Europe
Their report of the number and style Of
vehicles which pour into Chase City from
eaxly morning until dark, containing citizens
from Mecklenburg and the other adjoining
counties each provided with bottles, demi-
Johns. kegs and barrels in which to carry off
the lthia and chloride calcium waters was
surprising.
Many startling cures have recently been
effected los these waters, and the inhabitants
OF tho contiguous counties have a personal
knowledge of their wonderful medicinal pro-
perties and they come from all directions to
secureit. It's fame. they report Isl also extend
ing throughout the country. and Just as they
we're leaving the springs a large order was re
ceiyed by the proprietors from Augusta. Ga
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
FOE TINE BOYS.
Meetings at the Young Mems Christian As
sociation.

Meetings at the Young Mems Christian As
sOciatiOn.
The usual Sunday meetings for boys will be
held in the parlor of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association tomorrow afternoon. Mr.
w. w. Smith will conduct the meetings as
usual.
At 4 o'clock the meeting for young men
will follow On account of the hot weather
the meeting will he held in the gy mnasium,',-
a remarkably cool and pleasant room. The
meeting will no doubt be largely attended, for
Mr.. II. .. Williams. the State secretaryof the
Association, will be the leader.
Mr.. w. r. Clements and Mr.. c. W. Gryner
will sing solos. and Nlr. 5. T. Mowry will con-
duct the singing of the chorus. Mr. W. r.
Tyree will preside over the organ and Mr. NJ.
H. Willis Will play the piano.
At o'clock Mr. Candlish will take charge
Of his Bible class. at the close of which the
members will have tea in an upper room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
THE CANpY POISONING CASE.
Tho Victims Out of Danger. But There is no
Clue as to Who Sent it,

The victims Of the candy poisoning-c9se at
the house Of Mr.. John Il. Mountcastle. ~
east Clay street, Thursday morning were re.
ported much improved at late bour last
evening. tLouoh still suffering from the pros
tration attending the nervous shock.
Mrs. +. r. Redd, to whom the box contain
ing the candy was addressed. Is the WE OF
tie well-known music teacher OF ina. haiiie,
or the motive can be gained by his friends or
the police.
The police and postofiice authorities are
working together in the matter ana II IS h,4peu
that leading clue may be found thal Will 10
The case thus far remains a.mystery bat ne
police have more than one theory as 10 INC
perpetrator of the dastardly act, and the cover
and address upon the box. although evidently
In disguised hand, is likely 10 be an lmpor-
tant clue. Up 20 late hour this morning.
however no important Developments have
been made IN the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
SrKUCK LINE WEE.
Terror Seized Crowd at Seventh and Clay
streets Yesterday.

Often at fires in Richmond the hose is turn
ed for an instant in the direction of the crowd.
and lust as sure as this IS done there Is II
scampering and a wild rush to a place Of
safety. But such scampering pales into In
significance beside the rushing that was done
at Seventh and Clay streets last evening Just
as night began.
A few hours before the storm had broken
the electric car wires at this point. and work
men were making an appearance 10 repair the
damages.
Suddenly one of the men pulled hard on a
rope 10 which dead wire was attached, and
in an instant there were flashes. cracklngs and
terror The crowd made rush, and 1t was
many minutes before they could summon up
enough courage to again watch the worAmen;
Policemen then appeared on the scene and
kept back be crowd. and after several less
elusive flashes the wires were arranged and
the cars began 10 run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

The sun Was Shining Brightly When They
Left tho CITY.

The scholars Of the Groye-ayenue Baptist
Sunday school. accompanied by many mem
bers of the church, held their annual picnic Mt
Providence Forge Yesterday. The morning
was bright and warm. and theN-Yultiude, Of
happy children with the usual weN PROVIDED
picnic- baskets presented an animated
scene at the depot When the( grounds
we're reached the happy young folks
boat. and soon were gliding over tho placid
lake. while the less enthusiastic remained in
tie quiet shade. All seemed lovely and the
prospects were brilliant for a happy day, but
nature is tickle. and the weather al this plcmc
season too variable 10 count on. The storm
Of The afternoon soon drove all within doors,
and during a pelting shower they arrived III
The city
The pretty gowns Of null and muslin that
witt their ribbon Accomplishments looked so
charming in the morning, chung at evening
Imp and damp and the HssIJit ,er 100" on Sy
81 the shower
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
Henrico County Notes.

The total number of deeds Of all descrip-
tons recorded in the clerks Office OF the
Henrico County Court thus far in June has
been 1888
There are eight persons in the county Jail
Gall colored)-all for misdemeanors, except
the negro waman King who is charged with
beating her child TO death
The work of enlarging the clerks Office is
progress NJ very well. and when finished Will
give all concerned much needed room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
Lumber-Dealers' Association.

number Of lumber dealers of this city
met on Thursday evening in the building OF
the Virginia State Insurance Company. on
Main street, 10 discuss the ACCESSIBILITY OF
forming lumber-dealers' association. Ii was
decided to meet again on the first Thursday
in July 10 effect an organization. and a com
mittee was appointed to nominate officers for
the association at that meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
40 DEFINITE lotion TAKEN.
Meeting of the brotherhood OF st. An
drew Last Evening.

drew Last Evening.
A Joint meeting Of the chapters of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew of St. James and
Moore Memorial churches was called for last
evening to take place in the lecture room of
the latter church. Owing TO the inclement
weather the attendance WAS only small The
object of the meeting was TO complete ar
engagements for the establishment OF joint
mission on West Clay street.
Owing 10 the insufficient representation Of
St James Chapter no definite action was
taken The committee reported that the
owner of the house on west Clay street which
they had intended to rent for the purpose
had Withdrawn his proposition. However a
suitable building had been found on Leigh
street, and the members were invited to in
spect 1t. ~
Most likely the building in question will be
secured next week. 1t is reported that the
first Sunday school will be held tomorrow
week.
1t has been deemed best not to begin the
Thursday evening prayer-meetings at the
mission before next fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
In the Last Three Years.

In order to gain reliable statistics as 10 the
foreign immigration into Virginia, Colonel
Thomas Whitehead. Commissioner of Agrl-
culture. has addressed communications to the
commissioners of revenue in every county and
district in the State asking for the number OF
men from other States or foreign countriet
settled in their respective districts in the lass
three wears, the places from which they came,
whether they bought land and IN what busi-
ness engaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
MRS. DATTS' REPLY.
Says She VIII Meet the Committee any Time
After Monday.

After Monday.
The committee appointed on Thursday
evening from the Chamber Of Commerce and
the Davis Monument Association to wait upon
Airs. jefferson Davis and present to hera copy
of the resolutions adopted by them tele-
eraphed u her in New ork that evening TO
learn if she was remaining longer IN New
York. and requesting her TO name conyen-
lent date for her reception of them.
They received yesterday afternoon the toll
lowing reply: Any time after Monday that
suits the gentlemen.
"N. JEFFFsON DAVIS"
Mayor Ellyson said last evening that he did
not receive the telegram until late and that
there would be q committee at his office at l
o'clock this morning to fully arrange for the
proposed trip. -,
The committee is composed of the following
gentlemen: General Joseph h. Anderson,
Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson. General Peyton
Wiee. Judge George L. Christian and Colonel
John Is. Cary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
A Shooting Match.

A shooting match is arranged for July 4th.
10 take place at Blandon Park. Some of the
best shots from all parts of Virginia will par.
ticipate, and Captain Charles II. Epps and
other noted marksmen are at the head Of the
movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
PORT OF RICHMOND, JUNE, 10, 1891.

PORT OF RICHMOND, JUNE, 10, 1891.
SAILED.
Schooner Elias Moore. Falkonberg, \. y rail
road ties, vessel Curtis and Parker
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, JUNE, 10, 1891
ARRIVED.
Steamship Kanawha. New York, for coal;
schooner H. V Eesie. ALIENS Point, for coal;
schooner Josephine, for coal; steamship Aslatlc
Prince, TO coal.
SAILED.
Schooner s. W. Lawrence coal. Boston; steam
shin Kanawha. coal. New York; steamship
Aslatic Prince, MiddlesbOrO.
PORT OF WEST POINT JUNE 10, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore Baltimore, merchandise
and passengers.
SAILED.
Steamer Elm City, Wakerton,. merchan-
disc: steamship Baltimore, Baltimore. ner-
chandise and passengers.
PORT OF LAMBERTS POINT, JUNE19 1891
ARRIVED.
Barge Norfolk and Western. No. 3; American
steamship Orion: schOOners i. &. Bowen, Il. II.
Rathburn, G. i. Young
LOADED
American steamship Saturn. Boston. coaled;
British steamship Parkiield, Pensacola, Zaand-
am. Holland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

WASHINGTON. d. c., June l9.--Forecast for Viz
ginia: Light showers; warmer; variable WINDS;
sunday fair; warmer.
For North Carolina: Light showers; station
airy temperature: northerly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
Saturday and Sunday Rates to Old Point.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will sell
round-trip tickets every Saturday afternoon
TO Old Point. good to return on or by the fol,
lowing Monday morning. at g. and Will sell
round-trlp tickets Sunday mornings TO Old
Point, good TO return on the same day, at
$3.50. JOHN y. PORTS
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20

HII1'1'RI = VI 1''1--
SIM rises .... 4:5O Moon sets....3: 10 A. M.
sun sets Days length..l4h. 42m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. June % 1891.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-07-02
this kind and propose to continue them

this kind and propose TO continue them
indefinitely.
Our Oak Grove neighbors will cele.
brate in Strives grove. \ goodly
fraction of Clifton people will prOba-
bly, celebrate at that place also.
Mrs. 5. McIlroy has had his house
newly painted.
The missing man. Rolla Gray, whose
mysterious absence caused so much
comment, has materialiZed in Mime
sofa. Gray was formerly resident
of Clifton.
Jake Copley and family of st.
Charles, Mimi, was visiting i'm town
last week. Jake is brother of j. S.
Coplsy and formerly resided in this
town.
They Say
That j. S. Copley has the cleanest
piece of corn in town.
That g. o. Cone. who planted his
corn in April, will have roasting ears
by the 4th.
That VIM. HUFF has the finest piece
of rye.
That Ed. Brown has large patch
of fine strawberries.
That three of Jack Elliott's "Jes-
sies'' will make AN excellent meal for
a medium sized stomach.
That Clark Johnson has the largest
personal property tax of any man in
town.
That some of our enthusiastic fish,
ermen talk of building summer cot
tage on the shores of the raging st.
Cruix.
That the attendance from this town
to the high-priced Red Rock camp
meeting was very light.