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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

RIoHIANDs, VA, August Especial !
Two deputy sherifs of pazewei county,
with two Of Detective Baldwin's men of
this city, made raid on the Vance gang at
the house Of Henry Vance, living near Rich
lands The officers attacked tho house
Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. 10 the fight
Reese Vance was shot through the body and
killed. James Vance was shot and knocked
down. but made his escape in a swamp near
the house. Harvey Blankinship escaped.
Henry Vance was arrested. The officers
escaped uninjured
Henry Vance was taken TO the Fayette
county jail Sunday morning. The crime for
which the Vsnces are wanted is for the muir
der of Deputy Sheriff Thompson. at Mont
yomery. Fayette county w. Va, on the
18th of July. Thew made their escape from
that place and came TO Tazewell county
There is a reward Of $500 for James Vance
and Sl00 each for the others. They are all
a dangerous lot of meu and are related to
the notorious Hatfield gang of Logan coun-
ty, w. Va. who have, for the past twenty
years made Logan county, w. Va. and
Pike county, Ky. the scene of many muir
der and bloody battlefield.
Forty or fifty shots were fired in the fight
but the fog was so thick that the OIL
GERS could not shoot TO advantage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
D,scbay,sd nom the Asylum.

WILLIAMSBURG. Va. August Especial ]
The habeas corpus case Of John 4. Baugh
against the Eastern Lunatio Asylum was
heard to-day by Judge Sydney Smith. The
petitioner was represented by Mr. II. L..
Armistead. who had summoned the asylum
officials The papers IN the case were pre-
sented 10 the Court and the point made by
counsel for Mr. Baugh that they were de-
fective because they were not made out IN
accordance with law, especially the deposi-
tions of the witnesses who testified as 10 the
insanity of the petitioner. The Judge. after
2 careful examination Of the papers, de
cided that they were not in due form. and
accordingly discharged the petitioner from
the custody Of the asylum authorities
The board Of supervisors OF James Clty
county met here yesterday TO lay the levy
for the next fiscal year. The tax rate was
reduced ten cents on the 300 worth OF
property.
The officers Of Surprise Lodge recently
elected were to have been installed last
night but owing % the rain there was 10
meeting. The installation will take place
next Monday night.
A colored man by the name Of William
Robinson met with frigbtful accident
while working at a gaw-mill a few miles
from town. he was engaged in bearing of
lumber when in some way he came in con-
tact with the saw and had one Of his feet
sawed off.
Mrs. Tyler has so far recovered that she
expects to leave in u few days for the sea-
shOre
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
Miliip cry Items.

Hats are not easy 70 distinguish from
bonnets, since both have strings.
Very pretty ones are Of lace and flowers,
with a Jet or paste ornament or two, or OF
feather edged chiffon, with an osprey. The
crowns of good many OF the new hats are
either Of lace or jet. A novel trimming
for broad brims is an oyerhanging frill OF
lace.
A passing fashion in French blossoms
for millinery is for hydrangeas. Women
of fashion, too, are showing a prediction
for lavender.
Tiny pyramid crowns rise amid bank
of cherries, and even shells are called into
the aid OF fashionable millinery. nau-
titus shell is an excellent setting 70 a
pretty face, the brim rounded in a curve
on one side, the point Of the shell almost
hidden by sprays Of yellow laburnum; the
upper crown resting on an under one
makes a hat look charming, for beneath
this upper crown there is generally vista
Of flowers.
A leghorn hat with wide brim is
erumpled up in most picturesque fashion,
two white wings, placed like those on the
cap of Mercury, covered where a crown
should be, andia green velvet bow, clasped
with diamond buckle, formed the back
ground
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
p1srRIBUTIoy OF ABILIrr.
The Baltimore sun Hrs Some Pertinent
Remarks ON this Point.

Remarks on this Point.
The cool sef-asserton of the typical New
Highlander is so amusngly familiar all over
the world that the people Of other sections
OF the country have long ceased 10 be an
moved by it, ON the contrary, 1t has
proved 20 be 80 good thing for New
England that many Of tho geniuses OF
slow-going sections have been striving
with mo-e or less success 10 initiate
il. But recent manifestation seems
20 get rather beyond the ordinary. Mr..
Cabot Lodge. with view 10 showing that
the ability OF the country 10 and has always
been concentrated in New England. com
piled a liable showing the place OF birth OF
persons who have written books, aud be-
cause r great proportion OF these were New
Englanders Mr.. Lodge trlumphantly points
TO the fact that New England is the centre
of the ability of the country.
HIS attention was called to the fact that
writing book does not always prove that
tho writer possesses ability, but frequently
the contrary. Mr.. Lodge then adopted
another test and counted up the names or
distinguished Americans which appear in
the British Encyclopedia. A large majority
of these also are of New England and this
MIR. Lodge regards as sufficient proof OF his
position. The mistake Dir. Lodge makes Is
in confusing nOtoriety with ability. Because
the names OF John Brown and Guy Fawkes
appear in the British Encyclopedia and
those of William Pinkney and ReyerdY
Johnson DO not. il does not follow that
Brown and Fawkes possessed more ability
than the great Maryland lawyers. When
Mr.. Lodge. who has written a book came
to measure his ability on the floor II the
House of Representatives with William l..
wilson who never wrote a book. be found
the bo0kwright in q very sad plight at the
end Of the encounter.
If there is any difference in the average Of
intellectually ia the different sections OF
the country Mir. Lodge could have found
abundant opportunities for comparison
Are the members Of Congress from the
North superior TO those. OF the South Z
They meet there upon equal ground; and
comparison is readily made. And
We venture 30 say that sucn COM
paris0n would not be 10 the
disadvantage of the South. During tie civil
war how did the officers of the two armies
compare? Did those in the South manifest
any great intellectual inferiority - those OK
the North ? Because Southern men have
been content 20 remain IN seoluslon and IN
modest retirement until occasion demanded
them TO manifest themselves It Is not safe
10 assume that there is lack of ability among
th EN-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
when Greek Met Russ.

A Greek vessel was lying at anchor not
long since in a harbor in the Black sea,
and being a rather suspicious craft an ex-
else officer was ordered 10 keep watch on
its movements. The captain was anxious
TO perform some illegal operation with his
ballast but be found it impossible 10 es-
cape the vigilance Of the officer, 50 deter
mined TO make it worth his while TO wink
both his eyes As, however the Russian
understood no Greek and the Greek was
cutie ignorant Of Russian, the proposal had
to be made ia dumb show After indicat-
ing in pantomime what he wanted 70 do
with the ballast the skipper wrote down
on a piece Of paper, ten rubles." The
excise officer read the paper, and then
promptly wrote underneath it., 100
rubies" This was more than the Greek
felt inclined to pay, and the negotiations
fell through. The affair, however, reached
the ears OF the authorities, and the Greek
was arrested. In court be rounded" on
his accuser by producing the document
which had been the medium Of negotiation
between them.
did you write this'" asked the judge
OF the witness, as he pointed TO the words
100 rubles."
81 did" stoBdly answered the officer.
"Then you demanded bribe?" retorted
the Judge in his severest tones.
''By no means" answered the astuts
Russian. The prisoner offered me ten
rubles and told him would not do what
he wanted for 100 rubles. Boston Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
Discipline.

The true soldier obeys orders faithfully,
no matter at what sacrifice. A company
Of British regiment was once sent on
some duty in time OF peace TO remote vii
lage in Ireland, and left there for several
weeks quite separated from its usual base
of supplies.
During this period some general orders,
applicable more especially TO men in bar
racks. were sent TO the commander Of the
company. One clause Of those orders was
as follows
"All men in the command shall change
their shirts at least twice a week"
The captain gave orders TO the orderly
sergeant TO SEQ this command put into exc
ton.
'But, captain" said the sergeant,
"there's only a shirt apiece TO every man
In the company. How can they
"SilenceP exclaimed the captain; cor
ders are orders, sergeant. Let the men
change shirts with one another"
So the sergeant saw TO it that, as long as
the company remained in the place on
every Sunday and Wednesday morning the
soldiers snapped shirts with one another.
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

The German Emperor Arrives in His Yacht
at the isie of Wight.


Cows. Isle oF W1oHT, August The
Emperor William, in his yacht. the Kaiser
adler formerly the Hohenzollern. arrived
at noon. conveyed by two British men,
of-war. which steamed mp the channel
10 meet him. He was received by
royal sslutes from the ships in the
harbor and from the forts ashore, the
Spthead forts being the first 10 sound the
thunder OF welcome All the.vessels IN the
hsrbor and III the Solent were decked with
bunting and the vast number of small Yachts
which at this time Of the year are To be
found cruising III the ISle of Wight waters
lent animation 10 the scene Wilhelm could
be seen standing on the bridge in the semi
naval uniform directly the vessel entered
the Solent To all appearances he was in
command Of the yacht but this may nave
been only Is matter OF form. as he had a
Trlultyhopse pilot on board
Directly on his arrival al CoWes the yacht
cast anchor and the Emperor. ombarking on
board his GIG. was rowed smartly ashore.
Thence be drove in one Of the Queens car
risges % Osborne House, where his royal
grandmother was awaiting him. Tonight
the Emperor will dine with the Queen. a
quiet dinner being served in the banquet
hall, a grand room. which has recently been
sumptuously decorated in oriental fashion.
Tuesday the Emperor will be present al
the annual house dinner Of tho royal yacht
squadron at Cowes Castle, sAd during tho
week he ia expected 20 sail his own yacht.
the Meteor. during some Of the moet lmpor.
tant races, particularly that for tho Queen q
cup. His stay Is 20 be moro Or less II pri-
vste character. and Oh Saturday according
70 present arrangements. 10 will return 81
Wilhelmshafen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
A Rogue Arrested

GIADEsBoRo. Va. August Especial. l.
A man who called himself by several ticti-
tious names was arrested here recently for
robbing the jewelTy store of Joseph Nations
in BIT. Airy. n. c.
While Mr. William Marshall was plough
ing the other day he ploughed up pieces of
a large Indian pot which was traced very
prettily in limitation Of ears of corn,
which proves that the Indians of almost
two centuries ago raised corn in this Vi
cinity.
daughter of Mr.. Dixie McGrady died
yesterday.
The lightning struck q stable near here
on Tuesday last and killed two horses
While IL was laundering very hard Tues
day evening team OF horses became
frightened and ran away throwing the
driver, Mr.. Y. Allen. under the wagon and
ran over him, hurting HIM badly but not
fatally.
Corn is selling here at so cents per
busbel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
A Cautious Tramp.

Mister" said seedy parsonage to a
gentleman going along Woodward avenue
the other evening, "can speak with you a
minutes"
The gentleman could not well refuse so
simple request, and the seedy one asked
him for ten dollars.
"Ten dollarsw was the astonished ex-
clamation. "Of course I won't give it to
you. What do you want with that much
money!"
Il want to get a feed with it," responded
the tramp meekly.
"You don't want that much money TO get
something TO eat With"
"P'raps not. sir, but the change will
GONE handy"
'Nodoubt of that, but you don't get ii. !"
"Well, gimme ten cents then"
"No; nor I won't give you ten cents,
either"
you refuse my request for a dime, do
your said the tramp ominously.
''Emphatically do"
The tramp turned away.
"All I've got 20 say 20 you" he said sad
ly, sis that wouldn't take dime from a
man who didn't have business Judgment
enough 10 compromise claim of ten dol
lars at one cent on the dollar for fear I'd
be arrested Tor exercising undue influence
on person OF unsoUnd mind, ." and he dis
appeared in the shadows, leaving the gen
tleman in state of bedazzled bewilder-
ment-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
FINE RAIN REPORTED.
Az THE Crops MUcH BENEFITED.
In sono. Places the Rain Was Accompanied
nv uaii-ImportsDt Sales OF fnrming
p,oner,les in Vicinity OF Petersburg.

prrgnsnrEo. VA, August Especial. =
The rain which visited this city last evening
appears to have been quite general through
ont this section, and oil the creeks and
smaller streams have become much swollen.
gentleman from Chester, Chesterfield
county, told me this morning that a copious
rain fell in that neiehborhood continuously
for six hours. In Prince George county tho
rain was accompanied by heavy fell Of
hail, which cut the corn badly and did con-
siderable damage TO vegetables.
Mr. William Grossmsn, prominent real
estate dealer in thic city has soid the lo'-
lowing farms. Sixty acres. one and quafDe5
miles from Petersburg, in CbesteTheiu
county. for $500. TO Messrs G.. A. q Il. A.
Gebler Of Rhode Island. Fifteen acres
near the city limits Of Petersburg. in Prihce
George county, 10 Mr.. X. Is. Schoene' OF
Rhode Island, for $500. one hundred ana
twenty.seven acres in Prince George conn-
~ 10 Mr.. O. Panier, OF Michigan tor SI,9VO'
The storehouse of Dir. Rennie Butter
worth in Dinwiddie county. with It's con-
rents narrowly escaped being destroyed by
fire. a few DAYS ago. The fire was caused by
the explosion OF a kerosene lamp. Inc psrh
of MIR. Temple in the lower pert OF Frlnce
George county. was struck oy Hgn'nlns
during the storm yesterday afternoon ana
was burned TO the ground. ~
Professor Arthur NJ Hughett and MISS
Katherine Bradbury were married here this
evening. The groom is the associate prin-
cipal OF the Bedford City academy and one
of the most promising young educators IN
the State The bride 10 the charming
daughter of Mr.. John W. Bradbury, pro
minent and wealthy merchant OF tins city;
The bridal presents were very numerous ana
costly. Mr.. and MIS-. Hughett left tonight
for Niagara and Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
A Veteran Joins tho Great army.

CHARLoTTEsvuLE, Va. August 2.-fSpe-
ciai. Captain William Thompson. of this
city. we'll known in Albemarle. died yester-
day afternoon. He entered the Confederate
army at its commencement as captain and
served until its close. being severely wound
ed In the arm IN one of the battles He was
about seventy-six years of age. His remains
will be taken 10 Free Union to-day. where
they will be buried on the home place,
where the old soldier was born
Infant children of Gary Connen and
Robert Updike died yesterday.
Dir. Samuel G.. White, Of Ivy Depot. start
ed yesterday for Denver Col, to visit his
son. Mr.. Charles White. He was accom-.
panied 10y his son-in-law Mr.. Edward Ham.
ner, OF LynchburR. Va, both OF whom are
Hasons They will attend the great TIL
enniai oonolave Of Knights Templar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

A lifelong Search for Pole Thnt
WouId DO.

Would DO.
"Georgep
His mother called to him sharply.
"Ya-a-as." drawled the boy.
'I want you to go over into the grove and
get me long, straight pole for the clothes
line. Do you hear"
"Ya-a-es"
And If you come back without 10 I'll
skin you alivei Do you hear thatp
"Ya-a,as."
He walked lazily away, whistling as he
went, and his retreating form was lost to
view in the thick shadows Of the wood that
skirted the premises.
His mother sat on the kitchen steps
waiting for his return, and the sun sank
lower and lower, and the melancholy note
of the whippoorwill sounded through the
still air and the stars came out one by one
and twinkled feebly.
And the boy came not.
Tgenty-eigbt years passed, with their
burden of Joy and sorrow, their mellowing
touch beneath which golden heads ripened
into gray and the full rounded cheek of
rosy youth paled and grew furrowed With
care, and the light Of hope died out Of the
eager. sparkling eyes that watched the sea-
sons come and go.
One dreamy Indian summer day a man
past the prime of life, footsore and dusty
with travel, walked slowly through the
streets Of the thriving, populous town
which he remembered as the little frontier
village of his boyhood. He looked uncer-
tainly from side to side, as If searching for
some familiar landmark Finally he stop
ped in front OF plain implanted, old and
time worn cottage. scanning it with tired
and detected eyes, opened gate that
creaked drearily on its rusty hinges, went
up the grass grown path and knocked at
the front door.
A wrinkled old woman, bent with age
and rheumatism. answered the knock.
where is that clothesline stick,
George"
Il couldn't find one that thought was
long enough and straight enough, mother,
and kept on hunting It. Went over into
the next county IL wasn't there. Been
looking for 10 all these years. ! have tray
eled thousand of miles trying to find it. I
know exactly where il is, and have made
many trip 10 reach it, but never got there
I've given it up You don't need it now,
anyhow, do your
What do you mean, George"
"Aud l don't think you could use it for
clothesline prop if you had it."
''You say you've made several long jour
neys to find it,"
Eyes"
"And couldn't2"
That's what | said"
"Yet you know where it isY'
yes"
George. what in the world are you talk
ing about"
1.-THE north pole, mother. "-Chicago
Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
CROPS IN THE SOUTH.
Severe Drouehts in Many POrtions-Corn
and Tobacco Injured.

Severe Drouehts in Many Portions-Corn
and Tobacco Injured.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. August 1.-The bull
letin Of the Weather Bureau for the week
ending to-day contains the following tele-
graphic reports of the crop conditions Of
the various Southern States:
Virginia Weather continued excessively
hot. with more than average sunshine; rain
fall scattering and in light To heavy showers,
but insufficient in northern half of tbs State;
where the drought is severe; except in To-
cslties general rains are needed.
North Carolina Weather unusually dry
and warm ground becoming baked: light
showers of Saturday beneficial. Cotton I'M
proved and fruit is doing we'll; corn and to-
bacco injured, turning yellow in places
curing tobacco begun.
South Carolina Excessive heat and sun
shine. Lack of rain has had injurious effect
on cotton, turning 1t yellow and causing 1t
TO shed fruit, particularly on light soils
Other crops injured to some extent by
heavy rains of Monday.
Georgia-Nery warm. sunshiny weather,
with scattering showers; all crops have
been very much benefited, especially cot
ton. which suffered considerably from wet
weather Of previous week; corn is in excel
lent condition.
Florida Rainfall for the State below the
normal, with heavy local showers in some
sections; weather favorable for gathering
and cleaning crops. but injurious to orange
groves; temperature above normal; average
sunshine.
Alabama-Temperatur slightly above
normal: rainfall for state about normal in
northeast and middle portions; moderate
showers were refreshing to vegetation; too
much rain in southern portion. rain needed
in northern portion.
Mississippi Conditions somewhat more
favorable than preceding week; tempera-
ture and sunshine normal, with hight scat
tering showers; all crops better cultivated
and outlook more favorable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

Il would be risky TO trust the making OF
e to any but a first class modiste.
Fine white pique hos been revived Tor
dinner and evening gowns at fashionable
resorts. and for thin white dresses chifous
and mulls are much used. Fancy crepons,
striped materials, organdy muslins and
lowered sateens are oil worn, and it would
be difficult 70 say which Of these looks the
daintieSt.
Some Of the prettiest cotton dresses are
very simply made. A dark blue cotton
patterned in white. that looks very nice,
has large sleeves covered with lace as far
as the elbow, and plain deep cuffs. The
yoke is Of lace and cut square back and
front
Quite the newest form Of trimming for
musiius is five littie narrow friiis around
the bottom, all edged with narrow lace.
Ourcut represents fete costume-pretty,
smart aud practical. 1t is in cream cheyiot
serge. With full shirt and long sash ends OF
pale green bengaline. A graceful anc
novel feature of the Elton jacket is the long
falling frill. The hat is in fine cream
straw with full bows Of the same tint as
the shirt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
pea,ha Of Prominent Citizens

AccomAc COURTHOUSE, VA, August l.
|Spesial. Captain Reuben +. Swift' OF
Chincoteague Island, who. was supervisor
for the district of the islands. was overcome
by sickness on his way TO the Courthouse 70
attend the annual meeting OF the Doard on
the 95tb Of .Jnly last and died at the home OF
his brother-in-aw at Jenkins Bridge on the
9th of congestive chill
On the preceding day Mr.. Cornelius Gas
ktps. of the mercantile firm of Gaskins d
Hall. of Sandford. upper part Of the county
died OF typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

r;ch, ahont 1880 o'clock some unknown
narsSas hv the use Of dynamite undertook
70 %, destroy sst tho printing Office Of the News
REVIEW r. WE'VE COMPANY The death-desl Ealing ma ma
chine was placed at point under the
building where barrel of oil stood which 5
could be plainly seen from the outside, ana
evidently was INTENDED tbo 70 power uS rHS was Vs
;;enorantix handled that moro noise than
nv followed the effort. IL shocked the
tn5sn Int injured no one. Five printers were
at work in tho Office at the time.
There ia no satisfactory answer as yet
given 10 the question. Why this new De art
are in Virginia town In the lass ,ssuo
nassed npon those who love 10 make night
hideous." bat Of no such personal or severe
sort as 10 provoke such reply. IL may
nave been the thoughtless effort OF foolish
bows in search of q sensation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03

HAMPTON. August a. Special. The new
electric light company have begun their
contract for lighting the town.
The new ice factory is being worked TO its
utmost extent % supply the demand of the
public. Manufactured ice has largely su-
perseded the main supply IN this vicinity.
The Hampton Female College buildings
are nearly completed. and the institution
will be opened Ssptem Der 10Th.
The institution will be under the super.
vision OF the Rev. Or. Parham. formerly of
Hurfreesboro. n. O.. who will be assisted
by an able corps of lady teachers
The Hampton and Old Point Electric
railway Company expect to have cars rnn-
ming on their road between Hampton and
Newport News IN October. The track is
now being laid 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-03
FASHIONABLE RINGS AED BRACELETS.

which rests the lady's name formed in gold
letters, and innumerable fancies Of like
nature, the most fastidious dancee can
certainly be pleased.
The idea much in favor, Of concealing
watches in various articles whose appear
ance would never lead you TO imagine
they ever had anything but decorative adj
vantages has been carried out as here
sketched in d handsome bracelet. Awatch
is concealed beneath a cover OF diamonds
and blue enamel. which is set in flexible
band of diamonds to form bracelet.