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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Miss Mamie NJ Splitter the very attractive
aud accomplished daughter Of Captain Ar.
thur A. splitter, aud Mr.. Frank Latouche.
who conducts tailoring establishment in
this city and who is a wellknown and popu-
lar Young man, were married last Saturday
Rawlings at O'clock The happy couple
lett the brides residence. leaving her ma
ternal parent under the impression that they
were only going for ice-cream. Instead Of
dong 70 they directed their steps TO Mr..
rawlings residence and were married
Later IN the evening they left on the Ariel
for Norfolk, where they spend their honey.
moon. The couple have many friends. who
WISH them every happiness Miss hebecca
Splitter, IA sister of the bride. will be married
tals evening TO Mr. William Mcconnell. a
valued empioye Of Miller u Rhoads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
The National Holiday.

WELDON, N. c.. July Especial. Tho
national holiday is not observed here to-day
by any demonstrations and the town i very
quiet although the eolored people are not
working.
A party Of gentlemen from Petersburg went
out 20 Great Falls to-day on a picnic. ao-
companied by a number OF orr citizens.
Work on the Great Falls canal IS progressing
satisfactorily 10 the owners OF the property.
The number of cotton blooms already re-
ported indicates that the crop is farther adj
yanced than IS usual in this section at this
season of the year.
The man Burt. who was 50 seriously mutt
lated by two negroes died yesterday The
perpetrators. who are now in jail, viii have to
answer a charge of murder at the November
term OF the superior court.
The negro boy who was hit on the head
with "a hoe has 20 far improved as % be out 4
all danger, Notwithstanding the fact that the
implement penetrated through the skull to the
brain.
The rains have continued longer than is
good for the crops. and though no damage
has been done by them thus for it viii re-
quire but little more wet weather 10 cause
more or less injury.
The annual excursion Of the Raleigh aud
CASTOR Relief Society TO Littleton on tho
9TH promises to be the largest of the season.
Twenty cars have been chartered
The depot buildings of the Cape Fear aud
Yadkin Valley railroad at Jonesboro we're
burned Saturday. with quantity Of freight.
which makes the loss very heavy. Lightning
struck the telegraph poles and the FIRE was
communicated TO papers in the Office and the
building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
Oyster Fighters Discharged.

AocoMAo c. H.. Va. July Especial J.
The County Court Of this county has been in
session all this week and will be all Of next
week The grand jury were occupied three
days. long sitting. made necessary because
at the regular grand jury term, in March last
the court had to be adjourned because Of tue
Judges illness without getting through ha.t
the business for the grand jury. Among the
matters acted upon at this term was tho
homicide" last March in Tangier Sound in
the oystermen's fight The bill against ono
Major Jackes. charging him with numbering
by shooting on that occasion. and Archie ".
Dies was returned into court by the grand
Jury not a true bill" and all the parties
recognized 10 answer indictments in the affair
were discharged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Some OF Their Descendants TO 'i''' inc
Worlds Fair.

NJ Frederick A. ODER, who has been ior
$50 .i,ne In the Leeward islands on his
mission as special commissioner 70 sne
West Indies, reports that the CoiunoIan
exposition has been very well ao'e,.iseu
a. an the nlaces visited by him, and that
thora will come 10 the fair number OF tne
descoraants of the Caribs. The Lesser
Antilles have long been famous as the
hor,o ~ the last Of the CgADlbal CariDs'
Sisoovered nv Columbus in 1898, on bis sec
81 ,.o,,age 10 the New World. Save Tor
The fact that the first voyage brought 10
he notice Of Europe these hitherto IN
known islands, and that their discovery
Tins partook more strongly OF the roman,
tic. the second voyage was more rePieS ,,, II
possible with interesting incident lne
approaoh 10 Dominica, which was ulscos
cred ON Sunday, and hence received us own
distinctive appellation, is related ~ "
Iumbus in picturesque terms
Finding no anchorage on the rough
windward coast Of this beautIiul anu
mountainous island his fleet turned toward
another island. which rose out OF the sea
and seemed 20 touch the clouds. Ihere
the weary hOEAHti9 ibhiiH q"
and at the same time, the first Indications
~ human habitations. If the account OF
the Standards is to be believed, the huts on
the shore were the abode Of cannibals, for
the evidences were strewn on every side
legs and arms freshly severed, heads,
skulls and heaps Of human bones, as well
as stew Of human flesh simmering in
not in one Of the huts Fortunately Tor
The Spaniards all Of the male Cards were
away on the warpath and only the women
were at home.
This place Is well known from the accu-
rate account left Of it by Columbus, who
describes it's natural features exactly as
they exist today particularly the great
cascade. which seemed to him TO descend
from the clouds. Mr. Ober visited the
waterfall. and the dense forests are appar-
emily unchanged since Columbus landed
there. Throughout these islands relics oil
the CARDS have been found, such as stone
axes batchets, warclubs, which the ma
tives call "thunderbolts" aud many line
collections have already been secured for
the exposition The baskets made by these
Caribs are Of peculiar shape and water
proof. They are collecting materials and
will manufacture them on the exposition
Grounds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
Tic Four,h An rredericksburg.

FnrprRIcKsnuRo. VA. July Especial. J.
The chief event of to-day was the parade Of
the Senior and Junior Order OF United
American Mechanics in honor OF placing the
National flag on the public scnool buildings
of the city. The procession, headed by
coverings brass band, was many squares
long and composed OF the two orders here, the
grand officers. the mayor in carriages. COM
mon council school board and invited guests.
An interesting feature of the parade was q
large wagon, beautifully decorated In the
,olors of the order, containing about thirty nt-
lie girls. who sang Just before the presentation
tho Red. White and Blue"
The Bible and flags were presented 10 the
CITY on behalf OF the two orders by Judge
John T.. Goolrick in d most patriotic speech.
Mayor A. Z. Rowe accepted them on behalf
of the city. The mayor III his remarks re-
ferred to the fact that 10 would be we'll also 20
place beside the Stars and Stripes state
flag, as all the school buildings were state
property. The procession then moved TO the
island, whore picnic was being given tor the
benefit of the two orders and the address Ot
welcome 20 the visiting members by Senator
w. A. Little Jr., was responded TO by George
y Howard State councillor of Order United
American Mechanics. Junior; and A. G.. Stea-
vens of Order United American Mechanics, Sc
NOR. Other prominent visitors present were
W. l.. Deuty w. W. Hall, l.. A. Reid and w. J..
Godfrey. who head the Washington delega-
ton; NJ p. Whitehurst. treasurer, and ID. $.
Thompson, national representative Of Rich.
mond Council No. 2, Senior Order United
American Mechanics.
The hardest contested game of baseball
ever PLAYED here came OF to-day between the
Fredericksburg Club and Glen Allen Club,
resulting in favor of the home club by score
OF TOO.
The Falmouth Baptist church was dedi
Gated Sunday night Rev. A. f.. Dickinson
preaching the dedicatory sermon. Reviva
services will be conducted during the weel
by the pastor, Rev. w. H. Hubbard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Arrangements for the Grand Convention to
be Hold IN New York

Arrangements for the Grand Convention TO
he Held IN New York.
A meeting of members Of the Christian En-
deayor Societies in this city was held at
Seyenth-street Christian church on Sunday
evening 70 make arrangements Tor the leaving
Of the Richmond delegation which wll At
tend the international convention to be held
in New York city from July tn TO the llth.
Among the delegates who Will 90 IRON mere
will be Rev. Jabez Hall. John ID. Murreu and
William G. West. Secretary Candlish. ot
the Young Mems Christian Association. who
will tomorrow 90 30 New ork 10 spend his
vacation. will also take part in the proceed
ings.
Il will be the eleventh international con-
vention of the Society Of Christian kndeayor.
and Madison Square Garden has been secured
for the meetings. That establishment can Tn
comfortably accommodate about i6. 900 people
and about 10000 comfortably. There have
been Il, $50 rooms engaged for the delegates.
and il will probably DO necessary 10 hold
several conventions, and the Madlson-Ayenue
Presbyterian and the Marble Collegiate
church have also been secured.
A distinctive feature Of the great gathering
will be its resemblance. as far rs hotel ar
rangements are concerned 10 national po-
litica convention. Each State delegation
has been assigned 10 a leading hotel. as near
the garden as possible and to-day the recep-
ton committed, at the head OF which
is Charles Caldwell will detail COM
mittees to every depot in the city
and in Jersey. and members Of these
will act as escort 70 those arriving. -Four
hundred young New Workers and Brooklyn
ties have placed their services at the disposal
of the general committee and are arranging
for fitting welcomes. The committee are pre-
pared 10 handle 30. 900 guests
The growth Of the Christian Endeayor So
ciety dates back 10 1881. In 1892 there were
ak of these societies. with q membership of
48l Last January there were 1880 societies
with membership of 100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
Police Court.

The following cases wore disposed OF by
Justice Crutchheld yesterday:
Hiliery Jones was charged with unlawlully
assauitng and beating j. W. Traynum. tic
was fined $40 and costs.
Isaac Green. a negro. was sent to the hust-
ings court Tor stealing s20l from Ida Ford.
John Rufhn was made 70 pay costs for beat
Ing leua Jones
Alexander Banks and George Smith color
ed. breaking and entering the dwelling
house OF Dr. r.. 4. Robinson and stealing
lot of cad plpe Sent 30 the hustings court.
John j. Dance, drunk. -.
Charles ROsser WAS required TO give secu-
rity Tor twelve months IN 300 bond for be-
Ing disorderly and cursing and abusing Mrs.
v T. BlOunt
Maggie Sullivan was charged with being
drunk. She was sent 10 the almshouse.
Abram and Annie Johnson (bOth cOored)
were fined $3.50 eachfor fighting aud creating
u disturbance.
Henry Freeman and William Holmes Goth
coOfed) were each made TO pay $3.50 for ex-
ercisng their fistic abilities ia the street.
Dicey James and Anna jefferson both col
! ored were fined $3.50 each for beng dis
orderly IN tie street
John ODwyer. drunk Fined 81.
Rosa Walker (cOiOred). charged with as
sauiting and beating Mary Alexander Case
continued until tomorrow.
| Mike Meldeu was charged with cursing and
abusing Ann McDonough. Continued until
/ tomorrow
NJ. P. Berry. drunk. Fined 81.
Eliza Till coloredl was fined $780, for being
/ dsordorly IN the street.
William Malone (wbite) and Peter Stewart
! (cOlOred were charged with fighting IN the
street They were fined $3.50 each. Mahoue
! paid up. but Peter could not come 10 the
scratch and was remsnded.
Willie Maryland colored was fined As and
cost tor assaultlug and threatening 70 cut
/ Iabby Nickleberry.
W H. Wilkins (colored) was sent to the
/ hastings court for stealing lot Of groceries.
! Tom Jones lcOiOreu) WAS fined Go Tor as
/ sauitlng and beating Lucy Welsh
/ }. Nj. Fades was fined 81 for being drunk.
/ Catherine Ellis (colored). drunk. Fined -
/ and cOgt.
! John Stirnsdort paid e. for being drunk.
[ Tom Blake wss fined $3.50 Tor fighting and
| creating a disturbance on the street.
( Robert Eldridge. charged with being dis
orderly on the street, was made 70 pay cost.
Robert ). Webster Was fined s. for being
I drunk on the Sabbath day.
Dion Wickham was required - pay a SINH
lar amount for a like oaense.
jack Harman and George COughlin were
charged with being drunk and disturbing
religious worship at the house corner Eighth
aud Main streets. They were fined IS each
and sent 10 the hastings court.
Robert WorthinGton was fined 60 for being
drunk on Sunday. lie was sent TO the hust-
inc court for carrying concealed weapons
namely, pair OF brass knucks
=. IT, Miner was fined s. and costs for being
sisorderly and using bad language in the
Third p0iice-stntion.
Thomas Dickerson (colored) was charged
with being drunk on the Sabbath day lie
was fined - and costs.
c. 5. Denney was lined s. for being drank
| on the Sabbath day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
ALBEMARLE DEMOCRATS.
4 MEETING IN cnAHEoirEsvILLE.
Mr.. s. V. southai, who was Delegate 10
Chicago, Makes n sirong Addfess'
Great Enthu1ssm PREVAILS

cEAnrorrrsvrrir. July 4.-iSpeciai.l--Al-
bemarle IS 50 alive with Democratic ehthus'-
asra that the county court was postponed IN
Il, ~ morrow and the day celebrated with
cgaveland and Stevenson speeches. Mr ,.
Y soutban. ono Of the most prominent Jaw
xers IN the city and delegate 70 the recent
democratic National Convention. led Of in
a clear and forcible speech. giving most H.
,erest,ne account Of his stewardship at
Chicago. and the reasons why every true and
uatr,otic son Of tbs South should give bis loyal
and earnest support 70 the ticket He was FOL;
lowed by Rev John j.. Massey IA snort anu
convincing speech lie depicted the horrois
of tho Force bill. warning the people not 10
allow themselves 10 be carried OF by any
Third-partY movement. ..,po.
The Rev. John B. 1urpin, pastor OF the DAP
tist church. preached the sermon OF tue
eighth anniversary Of his pestorate Yesterday:
He read q statement of the work OF the past
wear. Sermons and addresses delivered. l1V'
pastoral calls. 100: additions bv baptlsns ~
Nv expcr1ence 3. by letter. As. IOtal. o..
Diminutions. by death, 8 by letter: 80 oy OK
clusion. 4: net increase az present ineIn o o'
ship Gg7: membership on ouhuay -o.n1o., ~,
church expenditures. ~. 705. -: CONTRIBUTORS
a. the church 10 various religious enter
nrises e6s7. %. The fund FOL. the WORK nj
home and abroad contributed by the various
ORGANIZATIONS Of the church amountel 10
~ l8a n. exclusive Of $500 contributed Tor
tho Rose-Hnl chapel Grand total OF contrI,
buttons. S4,775.45-almost double the sum
raised the first year Of Mr.. Turpin's past9raie.
The Epworth League has appointed the
following committee 70 devise ways and means IA
10 erect tho chapel IN Payne Messies addi-
s;on e. b Carter. the Rev. b. i. Npscomb,
d G. Fltzhugh Andrew Hertna2le' W. d.
Prodt. Herbert Wingheld and j. !. Harlan;
Miss Luleh Lipop will be married 70 MI,
Charles 4. Stevens at the Presbyterian church
July 18th. &
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
Mise Julia Perry. Of Orange Courthouse 70
the Rev. W. L. Robertson, now OF 1o"soh'
Md. Nj Robertson lived here several years cars
Mr.. w. II. Branch. Of lynch6urg, addressed
the young peoples meeting OF the baptist
church yesterday 49,
Mr.. James y. Good died at Mediums river
Mr. hanson Herndon died at Free Union
Saturday. aged eighty years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

c,.nvsaopo. VA. July l.--ISpecial; "A :,
Dh ~. .he name of SHUTTLE shot and killed
ian I'll ~ IN tie lower end Of this county sun
SS sy last Rs They were both drinking. stu n
i T. Su' ReylI was shot through the head; and
died almost instantly. -, c.,,o-.,.
A fonr-year-oldgir Of Captain q. ". stuart
died at this place Monday.
John Weathermann. the VIE ihu1ueioi'
is TO he hanged July 22d. .u.
since the new road law went into e1ect the
pnfiic roads are in a dangerous condition.
Mr. A. N. Beamer, late deputy county
treasurer. who is behindhand several nun;
dred dollars. il being sold out by the sherln
for the benefit Of the county. Ills securities
viii also be muicted unless his property
covers the Indebtedness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

,w,co Mr. + r williams, of the Buoklngnasm
slate quarry. The row started reve,a, e ended
as participants and before the mater ir .an
biIty The rising generation Of negroes saS d a,o
becoming more and more inso ms eiacs e "a about
The Methodist church 10 TINS a pm rssbyte.
10 undergo sundry repairs aist nastor the
rs"s 81 ns ave, sSce until the work is finished
u'S is Mamie Z Davis q this ! PscMs 0 wa9
mas QlsPiayo1 vii viii 90 70 Germany this fall to
complete her musical education. IA ,ho heat
TRe farmers have Just harvester 'n0 Oe''
wheat crop for twenty years o,ha, Mr.
scottsvile has iemaie ph9ItoE "isass re-
Gently Il in New York and IS now doing excel
lnnt work nere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Iowa territory, In 1888. From that point
he went in 1913 TO Burlington. Ia, where be
has ever since resided lie was for many
years an active politician, serving one
term as mayor Of the city. three as mem
Der Of the legislature and two as governor
OF the state In 1856 and 1858 he was
elected TO congress. His majority was
about a thousand each time, but in the
cyclone of 1890 he went down, receiving
but IL, 3SS votes to il, 40 for Mr. Seerley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
Socialism in Paracnnx.

A socialistic society has recently been
organized in Paraguay. Its rules are more
sweeping perhaps than those Of any sim
liar organization in the world. and are as
follows: No individual property; absolute
equality, without distinction Of sex orrace:
the rule to be exercised by the majority;
unrestricted freedom Of criticism by pen
or speech the total amount Of material
labor necessary for the well being Of the
colony to be reduced to a minimum and
equally apportioned among all, according
TO the abilities OF each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
E4cEs Ar BRIGnroN BEAcH.
The Season oreaed-winuers AZ Monmouth
Park and other Places.


Evw YoRK. July THE Brighton Beach
Association opened its track this afternoon
and inaugurated It's season Of racing.
F,rst race. five furlongs-Lord DslmenY
srst Early Blossom second, Busteed third.
Time, i.0ils.
second race. four furlongs-Play or Pay
first Reginald second. Bliss (colt) third.
Time. 1872. "a -.
zampost second. Tradesman third. Time.
Fourth race. mile and sixtsenth-Low
lander frat, Badge second. King Crab third.
FIFTH race. one mile-Cynosure first, Tom
Tough second. Experience third. Time
sixth race. seven furlongs Balyhoo first,
Crochet second. Long Dance third Time,
1880.
Seventh race. steepleschase. short course -
Delaware first, Clamor second. Ecarte third,
Time. 1885.
-MoNNoyH PARK RESULTS.
New YORK, July 4.-Results at Monmouth
park are;
First race. six furlongs- Correction first,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Theambalance was called about2 O'Clock yes
terday 10 Main, Just below Fourteenth street.
to attend negro man who had been run over
bv a wagon. The surgeon in charge rendered
ali aid possible, and conveyed the man T. his
home. No. l4l7 east Clay street Later IN the
evening the ambulance was summoned there,
il being the intention Of the sufferers friends
to send him to the hospital Before starting
however. he grew suddenly worse. and died
i'm few moments Coroner Taylor will make
an investigation to-day. The driver OF the
wagon Is unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

TO make a red hot
fight 10 recover
the district from
which he was
ousted in 1880 by
Hon. John j. Seer
ley The cam
paign is generally
hot enough in
that district.
j ohm II enry
Gear was born
April Z, 1926, in
Ithaca, y. Y. re-
moved TO Galena,
Ills. in 1886, and
TO Fort Smelling,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Cheap Trip to New York and Return via
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company
On the occasion OF the Convention Of the
Young Peoples Christian Endeayor ConYen-
ton.
Fare for the round trip only sl1.20
Tickets on sale July 9th 70 eth. good to TO.
turn until July 18th, inclusive. and BY special
arrangement the return tickets can be ex-
tended until August 18th.
For full information apply at Ticket Office,
Byrd-street Station. G. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.
DEATHS.

DULARD.- Tuesday morning, June Il,
1902, AZ the residence Of his parents In fluvanna
county. Va. CHARLEY HOLMAN. infant son
of silas and Snsia NJ. Dillard. aged nineteen
months aud eleven days
SQUlRE-Died, al the residence Or her
father Gg3 east franklin street. FANNIE Al
LIN SQUIRE, youngest daughter Of Professor
L. s. Squire ,..,,,, ,,,,,.,,,,-,,
funeral at st. Pauls church THIS EVENING
atBociock. Friends and acquaintanccs OF tie
family are invited 70 attend.
TAIIAFETRO- Died. ia this city. at the resi-
dence Of hisuncle. Judge b. Il. Wexford. Sr..
on July & 1902 a. $500 A. 81. in tho thirty-hTst
year %! his age. ID ARCi PAUL IALlAfkRRO.
son OF The late Major Warner T. Taliaferro OF
Norfolk Va
Funeral in Norfolk TODAY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Raloigh's Fourth Interfered with-Death Oh
Mrs Bragg.

RALEIGH. n. c.. July Especial. l-Busi-
ness was largely suspended to-day in honor
Of the national holiday. but the Fourth Of
July celebration, which had been arranged
for on an elaborate scale, was greatly in
terfered with in consequence Of the
weather A drilling rain fell all
day. but the Raleigh FIRE department gave an
exhibition in the afternoon in the presence Of
several thousand people despite the Indictment
elements. The thousand-dollar fireworks
display which was 10 have taken place TO-
night was postponed in consequence Of the
inclemeut weather.
Mrs. II. A. Bragg. wife OF the late DR..
Bragg. OF Petersburg Va. died here yester-
day morning at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Sallie T. Page, at the age Of eighty-two
years Her remains will be taken to Peters
burg tomorrow morning for burial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
FoUL ASSASSINATION
Mr.. j. G.. Leecb. of Rockbridgo. the Victim.
The Murderer Unknown.

GosnES, Va. July Especial j. Gran
vile Leech. prominent citizenof Rockbridge
and living in Goshen, was assasslnated last
night near his brothers home on Little Cali
Pasture run, about three miles from Goshen
lie had been visiting bis brother and left fox
Goshen about shutdown. While passing
through the outside gate, few hundred
yards from his brothers house, be was shot
with a pistol The first shot entered his
Tide. and he then ran fow yards and fell.
the assassin following him, put the pistol -
his head and fired. the ball passing from
temple TO temple. Dir. Leech was travelling
on horseback After the assassin bad finished
his work he led the horse into the bushes
few yards distant and tied him.
Ieech was known to have enemies. but no
special person has been suspected OF the crime
i, thus far. His brother heard the shots aud
erY OF distress, and suspectlng serious trou-
bldNte have happened him, ran immediately
TO the Nheuse of another brother. few hun
dred yar4s. distant. notifying hum Of what he
had heardS. They both went to the spot as
soon as they NeOuld let there. IL was then
dark. They so0u found his horse. hat and
umbrella. but did not succeed in finding the
body until daylight this morning. lie was a
widower end leaves son FIVE years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

tUtVNhL IT, I. MVUHE' Second kansas
infantry and served continuously till June
80 1865. After the war he located in Law
renee and prospered greatly in the mer-
camille business retiring few years ago.
He served one term as county treasurer.
having been elected on an independent
ticket Colonel Moore is stalwart six
footer and forcible speaker. He has also
cultivated the amenities during his bust
ness life and ranks high as literary man,
and is one OF the best Shakespearean schol-
ars in the WEI