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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Two Kidnsppers Arrested.

Winston, n. c., oct Especial
Two white tramps. II. c. Bastwick and
John Thompson. have been arrested
here for kidnapping a white boy, Edgar
Richards, near Roanoke, Va. three weeks
ago. The boy was a cripple. having had
one foot cut of by train. He and the
tramps are being held until the boys
father and officers shall arrive. The
tramps were travelling through the coun-
try begging money On the strength OF
the boys unfortunate condition.
Charles a. Fogle. 4 prominent busi-
ness man and citizen OF Salem, died
OF consumption yesterday in New Mexico.
whittier he had gone in search OF health.
The remains left there to-day for Salem.
Mrs. Americas l.. Pierce, wife OF the
late James Pierce, died here to-day;
aged sixty years. Deceased was a ma
tive Of Plttsylyania county. Va. and
leaves five sons. oil prominent Winston
tObS ccOnfsfs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Aluminium Trunks.

Travellers know TO their cost what havoc
each journey makes with even the stouttst
wooden trunk. They will read with inter.
est the announcement Of an English paper
that some genius has invented a new alu.
minimum trunk. for which it is claimed that
10 will not tarnish or rust aud that il
light in weight The smallest shown-99
inches long, Il inches wide and 10 inche,
deep-weighs twenty-five pounds. This is
the regulation size for steamers. TIE
largest measures 80 by % inches, and is
twenty-five inches deep. This is fitted
with tray for hat, bonnet, gloves, fans,
collars and underwear. and there is a
second tray for light dresses. blouses, etc.
In appearance these trunks are attractive;
they are made Of wood, with an entire
casing Of aluminium. a few bars Of wood
give strength to the sides and lid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
y.pr. Waits Charlotte IN Register

Charlotte. y. C.. Oct. 2s.-speclal.-sen
ntor Vance arrived here last night from
Gainbrcon.. his mountain home, near Aslie
Vile The frat thing he did this morning
was 70 register. A large crowd followed
MIN 10 the registration place. and numbers
crowded around him 10 shake hands with
him. Senator Vance always votes In Char
lotto. and his coming IL looked forward
10 as one Of the important events OF the
campaign No man In or out OF North
Carolina holds the hearts OF the people
like Zeb Vance.
The Charlotte Machine Company has
been incorporated, the capital being $4,000.
10 furnish engineering designs and com
piete machinery equipment for cotton and
other textile mills. Mr. II. l.. Chadwick,
late Of Providence Foundry and Machine
Company, Is AZ the head Of the enterprise,
aud vii be president and treasurer.
Miss Libbie johnson, OF McOrcsville, n.
c.. died to-day. Miss Johnson had n large
circle OF relatives and friends and is well
known throughout this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
The Pride Of Her Mother. Heart

ado not always try my best to CRAFTY
your reasonable tastes and ambitions, my
daughterp
There was no reply, and the mother re-
sumed gently;
IF | were wealthy, Marie, I would spare
no expense to provide you with all that
heart could wish. But there is limit to
my power TO do So | can only exercise my
best taste and judgment in the selection Of
such things rs you may require for your
personal apparel, and if they do not al
ways please you, remember Marie, that
there are treasures Of mind and heart
that may be yours if you seek for them
with earnest purpose, and they far out
weigh the ephemeral triles OF ones out
ward adornment"
That's all true enough, mother" an
swered the proud young girl, but look
like a sardine in that hat. "-Chicago Trib-
une
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
CORN ON THE COB.
Thoy Were Not So Hungry ss Tho,
Thought They Were.

Thoy We're Not So Hungry as Tho
Thought They Were.
It wasn't their fault at all. The beat
waiter put them at the most conspicuou
table in the dining room. A sinister fat,
impelled them to order green corn on tn,
cob.
The woman was obviously constrained
She had peachy complexion and blushe.
chased across her fair cheeks like clouds
in an April sky.
The man was scared to death.
would you like-er-some green corn on
the cobY" he inquired, trying to be casual.
Eyes, thank YOU" she demurely replied.
"Grecn corn for both"
In an instant there came sharp forbod-
Ing Of trouble and sorrow. But il was too
late. sinister fate was hurrying them
onward to their doom.
Lovely dining room"
Plentiful"
Their lips Knocked their hearts. Their
thoughts far removed from commoner oh
Jects were conferred upon two small dishes.
each containing a specimen of green corn
upon the cob.
Nv hat a nice"-
With a courage born Of desperation tho
man had speared his ear Of corn with a
fork.
day this is, to be sure"
Delightful"
Their mouths spoke words Of hypocrisy.
When hls hand had Travelled half the dis
lance from the table to his mouth his cour-
age forsoo& him. He restored his speci-
men Of green corn TO its dish.
Pretty swell people here"
lawfully swell"
They were both very much agitated.
Her bushes were practically incessant.
His brow glistened with perspiration.
"Td like"-
The woman became suddenly aggressive
and seized her ear Of corn with her hand.
Ito live here"
sod l."
Her sweet lips were about TO open when
her heart failed her. She dropped her
specimen upon her plate.
"John, wonder"--
She was trembling az she whispered
how others eat it,"
az don't"
He had ic-r Al his look of assurance and
looked stcnt iu an agony Of apprehension
-"kuov. Noicp
tn waited In silence for a moment.
a. in"
"A0lf."
81 ain ~ hungry"
"Neitlcr ail T."
They .,f. heir dinner untasted. He
tried to neet the stare of the world boldly.
She bent her glance upon the ground and
tremb led.-Dctroit Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
TIE OLD NORTH STATE.
GIDEoS's BASD ANOTHER xAFI<.
Erum shows the Knife with Which He
Attempted TO Murder Aycook-soems
90 be in Desperate Frame OF Mind.

Raleigh. n. c., Oct. Especial
all sides to-day little has been talked Of
but the exposure OF Gideon's Band. which
was brought to light this morning. and
there is open talk that the State will
not be large enough TO hold S Otho VIII
son. the grand Gideon. long after the
election Is over. The News and Observer.
commenting upon this secret oath-bound
organization. will say tomorrow morning
that Il Is worse than the famous Malta
OF New Orleans. Wilson. who lives In
this county. has not been seen to-day.
and 81 is said that he Is afraid to show
himself.
Dr. w. p. Exum, Third party nominee
for Governor, arrived In the city TINS
evening. and II is rumored that the maj
arrangements for the combine between
the Third party and the Republicans VIII
be made. Several prominent RepubhcahS
are I'm the city. EXum does not look any
the worse for his scrimmage yesterday
with Mr.. c. r. Aycock. but appears 10 De
ip a desperate frame OF mind. on the
train this afternoon he exhibited the
knife with which he cut Mr.. Aycock, ana
declared that ne intended 10 use II on
any one who offered him provocation.
The State Democratic executive com
mittee met here to-day 20 consider the
ndvisability of taking some action in
case OF the death OF State Treasurer
Balm. Mr.. Bain's condition, however.
has been so improved for the last day or
two that It was not deemed necessary to
take any steps.
One Of the greatest Democratic rallies |
OF the campaign was held to-day at |
Leesville. ten miles from this city. |
Speeches were made by Hon. a. Nj. Wad- |
dill. Congressman 3. II. Bum and others
Several thousand people were present !
and a free barbecue was served.
During the speaking n personal en-
counter occurred. Mr.. +. w. Lambeth,
city clerk OF Raleigh and an active
Democrat. was talking with a Third par
tyite named John Arnold who is chief
of the Gideonltes in that section Arnold
said that he hoped 70 see in this country
a war Of bayonets. Of bullets and Of
bloodshed. Lambeth repeated this. and
Arnold denounced IL as false. whereupon
Lambeth struck him in the face, knock
Ing him down. Arnold left and had no
more - say. and got little sympathy from
any she present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
That Kind OF Silk.

She was sweet young thing out on a
shopping expedition matching samples
and strayed innocently into the wrong fold
Ill big crockery store.
At first she looked around appealingly;
then she approached the proprietor:
"Can You match this sample Of sikh"
she asked. holding up a wretched little
dog cared shred between her thumb and
finger
"AIy dear young lady" said the suave
proprietor, "this is not n dry goods en-
porium. Ii is a china store"
well, this is China silk, =" said the sweet
girl as she dangled her sample on her
finger.
But the proprietor had fainted.-Detroit
Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Fair and Tournament in Kin. vu,,.

KING william c. H.. oct. 2s.-Special.-
Inc fair to be held at this place on No
Vember lst and "a is attracting consider
aple interest among the people of this
section, and the largest crowd ever as
se"noied IN King William is expected 10
oe seen on that occasion. The Agricul-
.uIiu society has lacked no diligence in
their extensive preparations for ,b,s
event. A very attractive feature OF tho
lalr VIII be the tournament on the second
Jay which Is thrown open TO all gentle
men, whether I'm or out Of the State. Four
very handsome prizes will be offered. be-
SldtS the usual crowns. Young knights
can be seen all through Tidewater exer-
ciSinS their equestrian skill. TO be tit COM
pettors for their antagonists in the COM
Ing jousting.
Inc tournament will be followed by a
ball. which seems TO excite the Interest,"
Of the ladies'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
EIGHTH-STREET TUNNEL.
The Street Committee Discuss the Sub
ject for Hours.

The Street Committee met yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the City Hall
All OF the members were present except
Mr.. Turpin.
After the transaction OF considerable
routine business the question OF repair
! ing Eighth street came up. This EN-
braced the franchise granted by the
city to the Richmond and Chesapeake
Railroad Company for the building Of
| the tunnel.
Mr.. J. Taylor Stratton some time ago
| offered a resolution requesting the City
! Engineer 10 furnish an estimate OF the
cost OF making the repairs necessary to
replace the street in It's former condition.
Colonel Cutshaw reported at some
| length, and recommended that the street
should be restored at once.
Mr.. y. T.. Reed, on behalf Of the COM
pany. was present. with Mr. Harry NJ.
Smith, counsel for the company. Mr..
Reed made a lengthy statement, explain
Ing the many disappointments under
which he had labored connected with the
placing Of the bonds in England. He
stated that an old man and an old lady
whom he knew had all of their worldly
possessions invested in the tunnel. and
came day after day TO his Office for words
OF announcement.
ing, as the city contemplated. would be
a complete waste of money. lie said that
the company had paid 81. $50 damages to
the property owners, and felt that they
should have an opportunity 20 brick up
the tunnel, and thus avoid further dam
axes.
Mr.. Reed stated that he had about
300. which could at once be put 10
brcking up the tunnel He had commu-
nlcated with Mason, Hoge & Co., and
they were ready TO begin the work at
once. He asked that any action be post
poned until the December meeting of the
Council.
Captain Stratton stated that for many
years the tunnel matter had been a
source OF annoyance 10 the committee;
that promise after promise had been !
broken by it's managers. and that he was /
not IN favor Of an additional extension !
OF the time. Mr.. Gray also expressed his /
disinclination to grant further conces- |
sions TO the tunnel company.
Mr.. Smith ated that he knew person
ally OF the disappointments which Mr. |
Reed had suffered. and that they were OF
such nature as to be beyond his con-
troi. He was satisfied that Mr.. Reed
made no statements which he did not
entirely and fully believe.
Captain StrattOn then offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimous
~ adopted by the committee:
Resolved. That the city Attorney be
directed to report TO the Committee on
Streets what steps are necessary 10 be
aiken to declare the rights and prlvl-
eyes of the Richmond and Chesapeake
abroad to construct n tunnel under
eighth street forfeited, and how and in
what manner the street shall be replaced
md restored, and that he report his opin-
on to the committee on November 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Commercial Travellers Club.

The Commercial Travellers Democratic
Club met last night at their club-room,
1923 Main street. The president Mr.. W.
II. Wesiger called the club TO order. and
some ninety answered 20 their names.
This club is 10 assemble at their room
and 90 10 the POwhatan Club-room on
Monday night next, at their request, 70
join with them in their demonstration
at the Theatre.
The TRAY elcrs' Club will wear their
new uniform for the first time on that
occasion. and number SOME 27 members
Their employers, the business men OF
Richmond. are most liberal IN their aid
and assistance 10 them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29

Mr.. A. J. Ford. proprietor Of Fo-..-
Hotel, desires his friends and the nyhI,s
generally to know that the fire OF Wss
nesday night was not so serious a. :.
hrst thought. and that the busInss. ~
going on to-day az IL nothing had Ia,
pened. nap
Meals were served yesterday AZ nam,
ana no interruption whatever has aH'
CURED to the usual routine. All the russ,-
,. Delng Wen taken care Of, and the oniv
Inconvenience whatever Is the Ioss ny
use OF several bedrooms. H'a
The kitchen and dining rooms ar. =.
order. and the boiler and heater are ba,nn
USED as usual. The kitchen range US
not seriously injured ~'
quests and visitors need not fear .,
anipie ana excellent accommodation and
polite and courteous attention. Nono ~
the arrangements OF the hotel. such a.
the elevator, gas and electric light o.
lures. were hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Hard on Him.

Darling" he murmured passionately,
"when come at night, tired and cross,
with ono leg of my trousers trailing in the
dust and the other under my ear, tell me,
will ycu get right down on your knees and
sew on the button"
u will, George" sho answered firmly.
upon one condition"
And what is that" he asked.
THAT" she replied dreamily, with her
teeth firmly set together, sis on condition
that you have saved that button. Cloth
Ter and Furnisher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS

Will find a special announce
ment to them alone. We must
not tell what it is, but a pretty
young lady came into our office
the other day, and she is still
in possession Of a little corner
which she says she is going
to move into Sundays paper
and talk to the children. That's
just how it is. So look out,
little ones, and be sure and
read what she says in Sundays
paper, every one of you.
Don't miss it for the world, or
you'll be very sorry afterward,
when your little friends tell
YOU Of il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Gloriou. Day at Rad.ord

Radford. Va. Oct. Especial was
a glorious day for Democracy in Radford.
Tor Hon. r. c. Kent and Major Holmes
conrad spoke here. A barbecue had been
arranged. and more than three thousand
people assembled in n beautiful grove.
stand, handsomely decorated. faced a
perfect sea Of upturned and anxious faces
Among them were hundreds OF Republi-
cans Ihird partyites and Prohibitionists
mr.. heht speech was clear and able
discussion Of the inequalities of the tarin
Major Conrad spoke for more than two
hours literally stripping the Force bin
OF It's false clothing. No one left without
fully understanding this monster parad-
Ing In the name OF justice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
OF MERIT UNSURPASSED.

To-morrow's edition of THE
TIMES will be unusually bright,
attractive and artistically illustrated,
and its pages will TEEN with such
reading as might be found in high
class magazine. 1t will certainly
be one of the best numbers of
THE TIMES ever issued. Besides
its comprehensive collection of
news matter, local news, editorial
comment and miscellany, it will
contain the following special
articles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
THE I4HS TRIAL,
The Court Refuses tho Plea or No Juris.
dictiOn.

Pittsburg. Pa. Oct. iS.--Judge Porter
TO-DAY in criminal court No. refused the
plea of no jurisdiction i'll the case against
the officers OF tho Tenth regiment brought
by ex-Private Ians. John ID. Watson opened
the case for the prosecution.
William J.. lsms was called to the stand.
lie said: | am III my twentieth year in
July ! was in my nineteenth year: was born
in Washington county. Was with X COM
pAny. Tenth regiment. stationed near Swiss
vale joined the. company in Waynesburc.
| went with my company 70 Homestead.
Witness next gave the names OF the officers
in command nj the time. He then told Of
bis punishment and of his arrest.
Tie defense objected to many of the
questions by the prosecution and obstructed
proceedings by dilatory tactics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
had Drouxht-Policical Calm

Louisa. Oct. $.-Special.- drought
"hlch prevailed throughout this section
VI 'he state In July. August and Septem-
Der and partly broken by light rains the
first part Of October. is upon us again no
pastures are dry. grain is coming nm
BADLY and grass seed sown with II NAV
be considered lost ''
The depressing effect produced by this
airy weather at the approach OF winter
causes great lack Of interest in any
thing beyond the personal interests OF
the farmers. and may be considered
greatly the cause OF Indifference to the
erection. Politics never before interested
our people generally so little.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Fought IA Deadly Duel

Piitshurg. Pa. Oct. 2s.-Two SIcllIan.
Fought deadly duel In whirllng. raging
dust storm on Duquesne way, between
Evans and Fourth streets, this morning
AS 4 result Saltwater Catanzaro. a well.te.
90 fruit merchant OF McKeesport. lies I'm
the last agonies Of death at the Homeo.
pathlc Hospital. and Valentine Piazzo. a
vihainous- locking fellow. is locked up I'm
central police-station with charge ~
murder confronting him. The AFFAIR "a
shrouded In mystery. and IL promises 10
DC some time before the cause OF the
oioody encounter becomes known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Two Men Shot the Face.

Reldsville, =. c, oct. 2s.-Special.-
While the freight strain was nearing
town this evening two men. who were
travelling with a carload Of cattle, step
ped out UrOn a fiat car and were shot
at, either accidentally or on purpose.
Both received shots in the face One
of the men came near losing an eye
Their ears were lacerated very much
There is possibility that they were shot
by hunters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Objected to the Roo.t.r

Denver, Col. Oct. 2S.-One of the Colo
RADIO Weaver electors to-day forwardei his
withdrawal to the State committee, giving
rs his reason that he could not allow his
name to appear under the Democratic
rooster. The latter emblem has been OIL
cially adopted by the Peoples party NV
that the Cleveland electors have withdrawn
The name OF the sentimental Wegverite is
withheld. but mt Cleveland and Weaver
headquarters the information is youched for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29

Boarder-lt seems to me that every
morning the past week the cakes have
grown smaller Landlady-Y probably
forget that these are flannel cakes.-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
With Patti "A few thousand dollars Is
nothing mora or less than "a mere song"
Boston Courier.
THAT man." said the coaehman, point
ing TO gentleman going down the street,
has TO work sety lard" For his liy:ng,'
mo; for mine. New York PresA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
BURGLARS MAMMOTH PLOT.

Their attempt to rob the
Adams Express Company of a
million dollars, A thrilling
story, now first told, of how
the police became acquainted
with the plan, and how a police
captain and five other detec-
tiVeS laid in a cellar for six
nights ready to kill when the
decisive moment came. An
awful experience with des-
perate men. Illustrated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
RUINS.

The idea that there are no
picturesque ruins in America
seems to be a mistake if the
description is correct of a spot
in New Jersey by one who, in
the language of the poet,
thinks he knows Wot rooms
is. " Illustrated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. d. c.. Oct 9S.-For Viz.
.. ginis: Fair: warmer during the 8av.
hh west winds; colder: fair on Snndav
For North and South Carolina,
FAR; warmer; west winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
LIFE IN THE BRAZILS.

Fannie Ward tells many
things about the country of
many races. Black and tan
the prevailing color of the peo-
pie. Thrilling accounts of the
tribes who eat one another.
Costumes of Brazilian ladies'.
Celebration of Dom Pedro'S
day. The beheaderS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
ALL HALL0W EVEN.

1t comes on the 3rst of this
month. An amusing account
Of this mystic season and the
superStitionS and traditions that
cluster around il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
NAVIES OF THE UNITED STATES
AND ENGLAND.

A comprehensive comparison
of their warshipS. A very
credltable showing for our own
country. Compliments on our
rapid construction of vessels
by a French officer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29

We have noticed page article :, -.
Globe on reducing weight at very s,' s.y
expense. IL will pay our reader 10 ..sI
a two cent stamp for a copy to Cook Gu Gnu
latlng Library. 80 east Washington s,rs..
Chicago. ILL., "SeN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
THE LIME KILN CLUB.

Brother Gardner diScourses
in his well-knoWn quaint way
on the death of kurnel
Cabif, and diSapproveS Of
some resolutions that he thinks
are a little too flowery to suit
the "Kurnel's" well-knoWn
character. Illustrated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
BROWN IS IRON BITTERS
cures Dyspepsia, IN
d digestion C Debilitv.

III you do not subscribe regularly >,
Inc Sunday Times. send your name -
The Times business Office Gelenbo1o
5+9). and II Will be delivered each sun5.,
by carrier FOR three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29

this district are. And well they may be.
FOR the Democratic canvass this year
has been more thorough than ever be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
THE CHESS TOURNAMENT,

A diagram of the moves
made in two of the games re-
Gently played in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
business Failures

New York. Oct. 2a-The business failures
during the past seven days number for the
Unitei States 1877; Canada, 20; total. 1877. as
compared with 255 for the corresponding
week Of last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
THE ARIZONA KICKER.

Our cuttings from the edi-
tors local notes this week are
quite up to the standard.
Some very interesting Incl
dents are related in that forci-
bic style that has given " The
Kicker " a great reputation.
Illustrated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29

II you do not subscribe regularly -
The Sunday Times. send your name "a
me Times business Office telephone
6is). and 1t will be delivered each SUNDAY
by carrier for three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
Children Cry for Pitchers Casturll
MARRIAGES.

- CONRAD - IOUDAR-Marrisd. Tuesds,
october o. s92. at 6 7. VI. at the residence 81
the bride parents. No. 6ls north seventh
CONRAD IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-29
STUDIES OF NATURE.

Reflections and observations
of regular contributor while
in the mountains this summer
in search of health.