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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
Violated the Pension Lave.

NonFo1K, Va. Jan. 22.-ISpeciel. MIR. W.
r.. Drewry. attorney at law was arrested to-
day by Deputy United States Marshal Cross
on the charge of making an unlawful claim
ior pension on behslf of Charles bennett
colored. lie was arragned before United
States Commissioner Atcliss. the Govern
ment being represented by DIstrict-Attorney
Borland. The commissioner sent him on TO
the next criminal May term of the United
States Circuit Court. Ho was bailed under q
bond OF s50O
Several years ago in q suit Of Consolyo
against Consolvo the Consolvo property at
the northwest corner Of Church and Butte
streets was sold under an order # the court
for q division. Miss Virginia Consolvo in
sisted re the time that she was being badly
treated bv being forced out of the property
her old home. and protested against leaving
il. She was finally forced by the law to leave
Lately She received an anonymous letter tell
inc her that If she would look under the hair
covering Of an old trunk left by her father,
Mr.. Charles W. ConsOlyo. she would find his
will She did so. The will was there, and It
leaves the property TO her. The Will was ad-
Initted 10 probate IN the corporation court
- Iav
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
Death Of Ex-Judge TAYLOR.

CHARIOTrrsvII Va. Jan. 22.-iSpecial.l
Judge Hezekiah Taylor died AT the Piedmont
Hospital az 10 o'clOck last night OF cancer OK
the bladder He was native of Augusta
county. where he married Mss Swisner,
who with eight children. survives hun. lie
came % tins county about 1913 and began
tho foundry business at what is now the
Charlottesville Wo0len Mills, and then the
Charlottesville Cotton Mills. He afterwards
purchased the Charlottesville foundry. now
the property Of ex-Mayor r.. +. Harris, and
Just bei0rethe war he and Mr. Harris were IN
partnership, but the partnership was closed
in q year. Mr.. Taylor intending TO return 70
his native county. The war intenered with
his plan, and since the war he has resided on
his farm near Shadwell.
In 1850 he became Judge Of the County
Court of AlDemarle and served until JaEu-
arv. 1876. Though he had no legal training, his
sterling honesty and fine Judgment won the
respect and esteem Of the bar, and he was ac-
counted good Judge.
The funeral will take place at II o'clock to-
morrow from the Baptist church. of which no
has been q member since 1S55. He was IN his
eeycnty-hrst year.
At about o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Colonel Charles II. O'Ferrall, Mrs. O'terral
and party passed here on their return 10 Wash
ingtOn from Atlanta. A large number oil ms
friends were al the Mon depot and received
him very cordially.
The Rev. Frank a. Meade. Of Hinton. W.
Va, will preach at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning IN the absence OF Dr..
Ietrie who is in Montgomery, Ala.
Dr. w. u. jenkins. who has Just been ap-
pointed health officer of the port OF New
York. once resided I'M this city and was
graduated in 1879 from the Medical School Of
the University of Virginia. lie went TO New
York the same year and entered on the prac-
tice of his profession. lie married the young
est sister of Richard Croker, the Iammany
chief. aid in 1882 became a deputy coroner or
cor0ners physician for New ork. From
that Office he has advanced to be health OIL
Ger o.. the port. Dr. jenkins is native OF
Holly Springs, Miss.
Tie State Fire Association will hold its
meeting this year in Charlottesville, and our
fremen are low preparing 20 banquet them
and give them good time.
A fair viii be held In a few days under the
management of q number OF prominent ladies'.
Charlottesville probably holds the record
for fine amateur renderngs of popular operas
or Operettas. "Ihe NhkadO' and "Cupld'
we're successfully performed during the past
year The Oueretta "Cuderelq' VIII be the
next Mr.. Singleton Baruwel will be in
charge of the performance.
Mr.. Murray Mcclure, the fine pitcher Of
the Varsity team. viii prob bable be captain of
the team the approaching season. Applica-
tlOns for places on the team are re luested 10y
the manager. Mr.. j. Breckenridge Robertson.
Covesville announces his safe arrival at
Queenstown. Mrs. BOoz IS recovering from
severe illness
Dr. w b.. Bibb, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Mr..
y. Brauham and others are lll at Alfred this
oDunfr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
Ten thousand Awaits Him.

Pgrr,pErpurA. Jan. 22-Through reading
a newspaper article julius Smith and VIII
liam q Murphy, survivors Of General
sam Houst0n's army. who fought
for the independence OF Texas met
here Yesterday. The result establishes
smiths claim 10 back pension from
1895. amounting 20 over $4,000, which has
ieen lyingin the United States Treasury await
rng an owner. For three years the veteran,
who is eighty-one years Old. has been look-
mo for one of his old comrades % identify
bim and is at last successful. Both men
recognized each other as companions IN arms
at san JacintO. where Smith was wounded IN
the left arm. leg and hip. After the reunion
smith returned to his sons home at Moores 5
station and his paper will DO forwarded TO
WASHINGTON next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

BMrIMoRr. Jan. 22.-While some men We're
engaged in tearing down building on Lutaw
street to make way for one that IS 20 b0 used
as power-house for the Baltimore city passen-
ger railway tins morning an immense chimney
feU buryiug the men beneath IT.. WOrkmen
were soon on the scene rescuing them from
beneath the mass of bricks and rubbish.
When they succeeded IN bringing the men
ont II was found that George w. Myers had
been killed. The others who are Injured are
Edward Noonan thigh broken ana ieg Daaly
crushed. George Fowler. head crushed and
George 90 colorodI badly bruised about the
BODY and injured internally. Fowler was 30
badly Injured that It is feared he Will die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

service has been discontinued to Nininger,
Bedford county from Bedford City.
North Carolina-A postoiiice has been es-
tah'ahed at German. Durham county, with
john Hall as postmaster.
special service has been discontinued to
Tss0n's. Nash county. from Sharpsb rc.
Railroad service has tecn established to
Red Springs by Randallsville aud Mill Prong
fo Borom0re la new oflicel, at end Of road TO
Red Springs. Sumter county six times q
week. or as much oltener as trains may run.
information reached here of the death Of
the little son of Representative Branch. Of
North Carolina. The little fellow was five
years of a-c and a child of unusual brightness.
He has been III for some time. The blow is
sadder by reason OF the fact that this was the
only child MIR. Branch had.
Master red Murphy, son Of j. NJ. Muir
ply. of Charlottesville was sworn IN as
pago of tho House to-day at the instance OF
Colonel O'Ferral. The Colonel returned last
night from Atlanta. where he was royalty re-
coived and entertained
Representative Lester. OF Virginia, has re-
turned. lie has presented petition Tor the
amendment Of the tobacco laws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

Tom O'Brien. the bunco steerer extradited
for swindline Mr.. Peck. Of Albany, was taken
IL Liverpool yesterday and Will 10 taken
abroad the Arizona for New York to-day.
M. Laur declares that the refusal OF Minis;
ter Constans 70 tight duel with him saved
The Minister from certain death. He adds
that during his recent pistol practice he ht
the mark at eyery shot.
The Pope attended 20 bis usual routine
business Yesterday and received visitors.
PHYSICIANS remain az the Vatican. however.
iu case OF their services being leeded.
An influential meeting held IN Glasgow:
scotland last night. adopted resolution OK
svrnpathy for the Russian Jews aud decided
10 raise a fund for their relief. Donald Me-
Iaod tho Queens chaplain. IN an address,
expressed the hope that tho whole world
would rise against that Government which
uersecuted its own subjects.
The London Times Santiago dispatch says;
kilograms sent from here declaring that
great animosity exists in Chill against tho
United States are completely unfounded.
Everything is quiet. The President is leav-
inc for the baths. The Chlllan squadron has
sailed from Valparaiso to perform its usual
eyolut.ons."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Jan. Especial Mr.
George 4. HeWes. OF the firm of Hewes a.
AtchesOn. coal dealers. dropped dead this
morning while sitting at the breakfast table,
of heart failure. Deceased was over sixty
wears of age, but an active man. lie was "a
clerk in the city postoliice for several years
after the war and left there 90 engage IN the
coal trade lie was q prominent official IN the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.
Bv the death of Christian Long of Ship
pensburg Pa. the family of Mr. James il.
IOh of this city. have inherited the sum OF
$50. .0O0 Mis- es Mabel and ANNIE, the two
pretty daughters. get 200 each and Mrs.
Lob. who was the daughter Of the deceased,
The Georgetown I'D. c. Orchestra gave a
grand concert at Hills Opera House last
night for the benefit OF the Railroad Reading
Rooms.
Mr. William Hancock a large capitalist of
Wyoming, Pa. has purchased the BraddocK
House property, paying So, 600 for It, Mr.
George E Whttum the present lessee, is un-
decided as to bis continuance in possession
1t is reported that the counsel tor Jefferson
Phillips prefers t0 have ample evidence upon
which to base q new trial, the grounds beng,
as heretofore stated in this correspondence,
that several If the jurymen had formed and
expressed an opinion. Phillips, II IS re-
ported is badly broken down.
A man giving his name as w. NJ. c. White
head and hallng from AlaDana was al the
police station to day. having in his possession
q box about ten inches square and tour inches
deeD containing eleven packages OF paper
which he suppo sed was sl1,0 900, for which he
said he had paid S7OO in New York. His
visit to New ork was the result of long
correspondence with dealers in the queer
Mir. Whitehead. thinking that two men were
on the train following hm for the purpose OF
robbinq him of his treasure. stopped of at
Alexandra and after secretlng his box con-
fded his secret to a railroad man and the two
opened the box. when to Mr. Whiteheads
horror instead of containing 900 IN perfect
counterfeit United States Treasury notes 1t
was filed with blank paper. He was given
some sound advice by the Mayor and left for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Jan. p. Special J.
Intelligence was received here to-day of the
death IN Oil City, Pa, on Wednesday, OF Mr.
Patrick Savage. who was citizen of this
place for n number OF years and an employe
of the Piedmont. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad.
lIr. w. H. Cook. brother of DR.. John G..
Cook. died at his home near Pine View, fau-
ouier county. On Monday last, IN the seventy
seventh year Of OF bis age.
Captain h. r. Rollins. one Of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens OF this place,
died at his residence on Main street to-day,
in the eighty-ffth year OF his age.
Mrs. Harriet j.. Curtis died at the residence
of Mr.. W. j. Jacobs. in Stafford county,
Thursday. in the slxtieth year Of her age.
Mr.. j. Warren Harding died at his home,
near Parker's store. In this county. last We'd
ne,day. in the twenty y-thlrd year Of his age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

IryAu. VA. Jan. %. Special Sheep are
diving from an unknown disease resembling
blind staggers.
q r Sprigg in some unaccOuntabe manner
cot down In his stall few nights ego and
was unable 10 free himself. When und he
had so badly lacerated himself that 10 IS
thought he will lie.
DR. Jesse Ewell. near Hickory Grove. Is
the owner of perhaps the oldest bureiu OF
Virginia. Mr fwell, who Is himself ninety
,'osSs M eya. can trace the history Of this Old
family heirloom back nearly 300 years. 10 Is
made Of English oak stands about three and
one half feet high and contains five drawers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

BALTIMORE. ND. Jan. D. Cunningham.
Coale 81 Co. representatives OF the British
Llovds. to-day received dispatch from their
agents at Norfolk, Va. stating that the British
steamship Sir William Armstrong captain
Mckenzie which left New Orleans January
llth for Havre. France, with $500 bales Of
cotton. was stranded Tuesday morning on the
Virpinia coast two miles rom CObbs Island.
Tie vessel had lost her rudder and her rudder
p0st. She is now lying IN eight feet Of
water. The Merritt Wrechng Company Of
Norfolk, Va. have been ordered 20 send q tug
+, her assistance. The crew of the vessel are
safe and no danger is apprehended az to her
nqruD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

Virginia Council OF the American Legion Of
Honor held an interesting meeting at Pow
hatan Hall near Rockets last evening. Grand
Commander T. c. Morton. et stanton. who
i At present in the city in the interest OF the
Worlds Fair Association. paid a visit % the
lodge and was accompanied by the following
H. this city; l.. c. Davis. grard secretary;
" j Mcdowell. grand master; V. II; Wyatt.
If the finance committee; j. samuel Parrish,
chairman of the committee on law. NirNn.s
Council enjoys a very hish'reputation Tor u
has always paid its dues promptly aud has
never been Suspended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. pa burglar was de-
tected last night prying of shutter Ht IN, the
Academy station OF the fhllaaeipnih; w.. W.
Citizens gave chaseand followed HIM to Darby
creek. The burglar ran upon the Ice, whch
broke. and he disappeared in the water winch
is about fifteen feet deep. This morning the
creek was dragged and the body recovered.
ii Is that Of q well dressed man five feet nine
inches high and having a heavy dark mus
tache and has not been identified.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
svAPrED 1rlEr BY loE.
A Peculiar and Sad Accident I'm Little
French Town.

A Peculiar and Sad Accident IN iAt4e
French Town.
PARIS. Jan. pa most sad and peculiar
accident is reported from Dieppedalle, 10 the
department Of Seine interieure. Near that
town is "a high precipice. at the loot of which
are "a number of houses THIS morning.
without a moments warning, the rock at th8
ton OF the preciplce Tor distance OF $50
wards crashed down with laundering noise
upon two buildings used as laundries and
another house. completely burying them.
Twenty persons have been taken from tho
debris. including two dead women.
It's thought that the breaking oil of the
mass Of rock was caused by the freezing Of
the water that had percolated the many rllts
aud creyices at the top of the precipice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

LONDON. Jan. PA dispatch received here
this morning from Liverpool says thar VIII
liam Jones a cotton broker. well known on
the Cotton Exchange as well as IN business
circles in that city, committed suicide early
this morning by jumping from an upper VIM
dow of his residence on Old HALL street. 10 is
thought that he had recently suffered from an
attack Of melanchoia and that Wh,ie III a ue-
pressed state OF mind he took tho leap %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
The Chess Match.

HAVANA, Jan. 22.-ln tho tenth game OF
fer4av. Steinitz after obtaining good posi-
lion ina 400 knights defense" committed
nitIaDle error. which cost him the game after
thirty-one moves. Inigoran leads now by
two points, the score being iour TO two and
four uraMn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
EnsInes. Fnllures.

- NEW YoEK .'Jan. 22-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days number Tor the United states
g7l. for Canada, 81; totals of 32s. as compared
with totals OF $50 last week. aud iS5 the week
"reyions 10 the last. For the corresponding
week of last year the figures were All, repre-
seating $50 failures in the United States and
al in Canada
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

puTr.nPrprr,. Jan. 22-Mrs Elizabeth
r,sino fortv two years old. died at her homo
in MIS- citv last evening after a short illness.
and her husband. Benkert Ewing, was ar.
rested rest to-day on suspicion Of having caused
iis wIfes death by brutal treatment. Ewing
is but twenty-nine years old. aud 1t IS sad
frequently quarreled with the women TOR
possession of her earnings, amounting u 3
few hundred dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

P4oJAvrrao Jan. The Brazilian Cham,
hers have been prOrOgued until May. Inc Dill
s,'|neihiiitv for the bank paper issues did not
,,,es the senate owing 90 the fact that many
~ fbe .enasors ala not attend tho meetings Of
fhet BODY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23
. >,.,mor Driven on Cobb's Island.

CARE CaARLzs. VA. Jan. 2l.-lSpecial. i
The English steamer SIR William Armstrong.
loaded with cotton, en- route to Hayre from
New Orleans, went ashore on Cobb's Island
Yesterday afternoon. 1t is conceded that the
entire cargo will be lost, and the stearncr, Sc
riously damaged. The crew were. saved by
the Lfo-ssylug crew Of Cobb'a Island
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

The Boston Common Council Discusses the
Proposition 20 Return II.

Bosrov, Jan. o. -- Tho Confederate flag
which WAS captured from a North Carolina
regiment az Hanover Courthouse in 1862.
and which is row in the custody OF the
county clerk. was q subject of sharp dis
cussi0n at tho meeting of the common
council last night. as a result Of which the
aidermanic order that it DO returned 10 the
regiment was laid oyer FOR one week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

The steamer Egyptian Monarch, from New
York reports. January 10th saw a vessel sup
posed to be American on ire in latitude As
north. longitude ~ waaL-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

Aeain she took her child. now unconscious,
in her arms and had made her wav half way
down the steps leading 70 the thTd loor,
when she lost her balance and fell downward,
the little one falling upon the mother and re-
naming uppermOst until she reached the
landing. about ten steps below. Here the
mother and child We're found shortly after y
Jobn Gavin. who caught up the little girl in
his arms and started down stars. A travel
inc man whose name could not be
learned, took Mrs. Purdy mp and started
after Gavin The smoke was sitting, but
the men continued 70 beat their way through
the narrow pass ge-Ways and down the flight
of stairs. Halt way down the fight leading
to the second floor Gavin was confronted by
a massed crowd of men blocking the passage.
Without waiting for them 70 make way he
raised his foot and sent It Iashlng into the
breast of "a man. who Went tumbllng over
AGAINST the banister and down the stairs. The
others gave way and finally llrs. furdy and
her child were taken over 20 Meddeis. Res
toratives were administered and they regalned
consciOusness. although b)tn were suffering
from nervous prOstlatlOn.
Lazarus Stearne OF Dubuque. Iowa. who
has been an inmate OF the institution about
five months, was lett III room lOl; nc was nell,-
les. and on lis limbs were his braces which
be could not remove. He could not get OF
his he'd for fear of rolling down under the
he'd of his roommate. which was rlgnt next
70 his own He lay there calling for help.
The fire burned through the partition at the
foot of his bed and a PORTION of the urning
boar6s fell on him. lie lost consciousness.
lie was removed by the police and fremen.
lint when taken 20 the restaurant u was found
tnat his feet were dreadfully burned and So
6adlv injured that the flesh. burst asunder
exnosing the muscles. An ambulance was
summoned and he was removed 20 the ~.
Vincent's Hospital where. alter the examna-
ton his condition was pronounced very
critical. At the restaurant OF A. j.
Griffth directly west Of the institute.
the scene was terrible. The poor un-
fortunates were standing, sitting lying
on the counters and tables. huddled III
groups on the floor. the pale iaces and staring
ewes turning listlessly III different directions.
Some OF them appeared dazed a. il scarcely
realizing what had happened. The room was
crowded, over fifty inmates being counted
They varied in age from old men and women
down To babies. Some few appeared cheerful
and we're laughing and talking among them.
selves. Some were greatly concerned about
their trunks and clothing. and numerous in
Quiries were made OF the police and atten-
dants whether their clothing and personal
effects were saved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

iosimasters appointed to-day IN Virginia
are A.. q. Harvey. Brookneal. Campbell
county w. j.. Horton, Gate City, scott
county }. A. Cfummett, Headwators, High
land county.
Postal changes have been made "a follows:
'iglniaA pOstOiiice has been established
" ,Ae,aDeake Northampton county, with
"'''9' q. Dalby AZ postmaster. Special inail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-23

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 22.-Assoeiate
Justice Joseph p. Bradley. Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States. died here at 6'l5
this rnnrninc, nl.nd snrnni,- nina
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-05-14
DAKOTA,

Jonas sayles of Elk Point took by mis-
take aconitc for other medicine. Paralysis
of the heart ensued. He died in one hour.
Chester Marsh, a sawmill employee, at
Deadwood was caught in the betting Of the
mill and crushed in an unacceptable
mass.
The new city administration of Aber-
deem was sworn. Mayor Witte announced
his standing committees and appointed
Geo. Bolles city auditor, N. I. Hauser
assessor, and w. o. Jones chief Of police.
May 20 is the day set for the artificial
rain test at Doland by the Artificial Rain
Company of Goodland, Kas. 1t is expect
ed that a large crowd will be present. as
everybody in the Northwest is interested in
til is question.
All graders employed on the Burlington
extension to the Bald Mountain mining
district have struck for higher wages. yhe
men nave been receiving $l.75 per day and
demand So. Work is temporarily suspend
ed. The contractArs state a force will be
obtained from Omaha within a day or two.
Prof. Eames, of Baltimore, Nd, is in
Deadwood in the interest of q New York
syndicate the Cheyenne group of mines as
to their fitness for q large mill and reduce
ton plant, which will be erected should
the professors report be favorable. The
plant will be of 100 tons a day capacity and
will cost 50 $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-05-14
German
Syrup" 1,

G. Gloger, Druggist, Watertown,
Wis. This is the opinion of a man
who keeps a drug store, sells all
medicines, comes in direct contact
with the patients and their families,
and knows better than anyone else
how remedies sell, and what true
merit they have. He hears of all
the failures and successes, and can
therefore judge: II know of no
medicine for Coughs, Sore Throat,
or Hoarseness that had done such eff
fective work in my
Coughs, family as Boschee's
German Syrup. Last
oo'e ''o"' winter a lady called
Hoarseness, at my store, who was
suffering from a very
severe cold. She could hardly talk,
and l told her about German Syrup
and that a few doses would give re-
lief; but she had no confidence im.
patent medicines. 1 told her to take
a bottle, and if the results were not
satisfactory l would make no charge
for it. A few days after she called
and paid for it, saying that she
would never bewithout it in future as
few doses had given her relief" O