The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-15

LfNcHRURd. Va. Nov 1i.-lSpecial. The
ury weather has continued in the Piedmont
section until II has become a serious matter.
/ not only affecting the agricultural interests
but depressing the tobacco market 10 yery
! hght receipts for oil kinds Of tobacco Most
0i that being received is bright tobacco from
North Carolina, which. although of q quality
inferior 10 last year crop. IL bringing eouallv
as good prices. Tobacco buyers saw there
| are very rev wrappers in the present cron
and little being offered. The mr.
! portion or lugs TO tho other classes ia
also said TO be curiousy small. Very
ntttle dark tobacco has been received so far
ms season. That offered shows good color
ana length but is lacking in body. The
prices Tor dark tObaccOs are better than
they were last season. and GOOD Qualities viii
,1e eagerly sought for at an advance later on
mere VIII ba an increased demand for Aus
tilan ana Bremen kinds" rs il is reported
tnat an increased number of buyers for these
countries VIII be on the market. Generally
TINS seasons crop Is inferior to last wears and
tie situation is favorable 10 foreign holders
OF old stock. With suitable season the re-
celpts between now and Christmas will be verv
large.
The matter Of railroad discrimination has
engaged much of the attention of the Cham
ber Of Commerce of Iynchburg and the
question OF railroad commission is one of
more than ordinary interest here and is look
ed on with much favor
The three great railroad lines of the State
centre here and make it an important railroad
point. A business man in conversation with
mo emphasized this fact and also
the one that Jynchburg was the ter
ritorial centre, as it were. where a
large amount of freight is received
and dispatched. On these and other seem
iingly lust grounds Lynchburg claims q men,
Der OF tho commission when it is formed and
Charles W. Button for thirty years editor Of
WILL Ia fn..
MI Button was member Of the Legi stature
When the undivided State was entering upon
an active career of internal improvement and
participated largely in the discussion of rail
road projects, and was a liberal subscriber TO
their construction from his private means.
MI Button was appointed over humorous
competitors by Mr.. Cleveland to be post |
master Of this city, but his rejection by the |
Republican Senate was affected through the |
malgn influences Of Malone. who had often |
felt the power Of his pen. and although reap |
pointed TO the same office by the President at |
the solicitation Of Democratic Senators he |
resigned rather than embarrass the Execu- |
tive. Often without solicitation he has been |
appointed on State boards but he has never
asked or received a State Office. lie is a con-
seryatlve who, in his action, would do JUS
tee with irmness between the railroads and |
the people
Rev. W. G. Starr will preach in Court
street church in this city tomorrow II has
been prophesied in a Richmond paper that
be will come here by appointment. He will
20 elsewhere, 1t Is believed here
Judge John ID. Horseley. Of the circuit
court IS the guest Of Senator Daniel while
lis court Is in session here. Senator Daniel
lives short distance outside Of the city in a
pretty home. and delights in entertaining his
friends there IN quiet way. He has recoy-
sred from the fatigues Of the campaign and
lever looked better. His daughter, Miss Car
ie. has inherited the beauty of her mother.
nd IS charming. wholesome girl, with
,lenty of good sense.
Young Christopher Winfree. who died here
yesterday. was member Of the well-known
obaccO firm Of Winfree Brothers and q gen
raj faYorite in the city
Tho death of Dr. d. Z. Bass, teegraphed
'HE IIMEs briefly last night was great shock
o the community. DR.. Bass was one of the
most prominent physicians in this city and in
lrge AM active practice lie was attending
o his professional round of visits and had
lst reached home when attacked with neu-
algia Of the heart and died in twenty min
tes