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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

DAxvIrAx, Va. June is.-ISpecial. /
Delegates we're elected to-day in all the DIS
tricts of the county to the Democratic Con-
Rressional Convention, though the time LOT
holding the convention is two months on.
All the districts heard from so far elected del
ecates who are favorable 10 the nomination OF
Dir. Claude A. Swanson, of chatham, torCon-
gress. in Tuustall district the following res
Oluton was passed:
That we will support no one for Congress
from the Fifth congressional district whois not
identified in interest and who is not IN tyin--
pathy with and who will not pledge himself
II elected 70 WORK for the enactment OF such
laws rs will tend % ameliorate the condition
of the laboring classes OF this country"
To-day the scafolding around houso IN
the course Of erection on Wyilie street fell
while thrae carpenters were on Il. One OF
them chung TO the caves OF the house ana
escaped harm. but two named Brown and
Malcolm. fell with the scafolding and sus-
tanned painful. If not serious, injuries.
The total sales OF leaf tobacco this week
amounted to $4,000 pounds. There -
noticeable advance ia bright wrappers. Other
grades are steady. The shipments Oh pug
were l42, 600 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

The Randolph Literary Society Has Arisen
In Great Siyle-A Banquet.

In Great siyle--A Banquet.
In response to letter sent to the members
of the old Randolph Literary Society Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. which
disbanded on the 18th inst. calling meeting
for the purpose Of reorganization, quite a
large number of gentlemen assembled at the
spacious rooms of the Rough ASHER" llO9
Main street, last night for the purpose OF or
ganizing q new society. There applied. also,
tor enrolment in the new society several
others who were not members or the old
Randolph. After electing temporary chairman
and secretary the body proceeded 10 organize.
Following Is the roll of officers for the first
term James w. Gordon, president, l.. Rich,
vice-president; Alinetree Folkes, secretary
and treasurer. G. A. Boyce. censor and critic;
L. O.. Crutohield, sergeant-at-srms.
After the customary arrangements were
perfected several speeches were made by the
different members present, which part OF the
evenings exercises eliminated in an Grafton
by Mr. q. Hall. whose eloquence caused the
slylight to reverberate with the Vociferous
applause.
The new Randolph Literary Society begins
q new era under the most favorable auspices.
and have a roll of thirty-twO members 10
start with; among which will be found Rich
mond's representative young business and
professional men. After all ARRANGEMENTS for
which the meeting was called had been exc
cuted the society adjourned to meet next
Saturday night at the same place, ll0g Main
street. at o'clock.
Before leaving the meeting-rOom the men,
bers were agreeably surprised at the an
nouncement of one OF their mum Der that ban
ouet had been prepared by the committee
The members repaired to the banquet.r0om,
where they were busily engaged tor about
two hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
yirc,niaNotes.

A circulating library has been established at
Boydton, in Mecklenburg county.
A very large and brilliant meteor was OBJ
served ut Dublin Tuesday evening.
The Farmers Alliance will start a paper in
FauQuer county. DR.. Thomas Smith viii be
the editor. and B. y. Turner and Joseph Black
well his assistants.
Among the judges at the great exhibition Of
hackney horses III Philadelphia last week was
Hon. Henry Fanfax, of Loudoun. Mr.. j. X.
Maddox, Of Warrenton. sold hunter for
$1,000
hIr. George f. Leach. who for many years
was connected with the Halifax Record. and
more recently with the South Boston Times
has severed his connection with that paper
and moved 10 Richmond.
Rev. Thompson Cole formerly of Alex
aandria. and missionary 70 Japan. has returned,
and has accepted the position of assistant 10
Rev. II. IL. Mckim. rector of the Church OF
the Epiphany. Washington.
The board of supervisors of Mecklenburg
county have issued handbook OF the county,
giving information AS 20 its agricultural. miu-
erai and social condition. Ii was prepared by
Colonel +. j. Jearies. of Chase City.
Mr.. William f. Havemeyer. Of New York.
has bought four Of the old Mount Vernon
pictures. which be has presented 20 the
Mount Vernon Association. This is the
second valuable present he has made Mount
Vernon in the last twelve months.
The Graham furnace has banked its fires
for lack of orders. Salem furnace ships from
ten TO twelve car loads daily, and turns out
nearly thousand tons Of pig every week
There are six furnaces ia blast along the Nor
fox and Western. aud two Of these are OF
Pulaski.
Dir. :. @. Wood. well-known citizen of
bonsack, was assaulted aud robbed by ne
gro near Roanoke Wednesday evening. Mr..
Wood was struck several blows on the head
horse. after which he was robbod. but Of What
amount Ia not knownA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
George Mason.

THE LIFE OF GEoRGE Mason tI705-i7s2. BY Kate
Mason Rowland. including MS speeches. pub
lie papers and correspondence; with an intro
duction by General Ftzhugh Lee. G.. z. Put
mans Sons New York. 1892.
George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Pat
rick Henry Richard Henry Lee and George
Mason. what would have been the history of
Virginia. or indeed OF the United States. II
they had not lived OF if they had not pulled
together ia the Revolutionary struggle Nir-
glnia was prolific of great men at that period,
but without dsparagement to others. 1t may
be fairly said that these five were foremost
OF these five great Virginians. Washington
and Jefferson have had their story told by =
number of writers: Patrick Henry for long
time lacked an adequate historian. but has at
length received justice through the recent
charming biography Of Mr.. TYLER and the
fuller and moro elaborate work OF Mr.. VIII
liam Writ Henry. Richard Henry.L eos Mem
oirs In scanty measure and imperfect literary
form, were published two generations ago oy
his grandson. Bus OF George Mason nothing
was written during the hundred years follow
ing his death. except brief notices In reviewsor
biographical dictionaries His life was worthy
to be written and IL has now been worthily
done in these two handsome volumes BY Miss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
Third Party Conventions.

HgxDEssos. n. C. June 1s.-ISpecial. ]
Third party conventions have been very
numerous in the State this week. Many OF
the delegates 10 these conventions had been
representatives. of the Democratic party In
previous meetings of recent date, and their
position is regarded here as extremely sur
prising.
Congressman A. II. A. Williams, of the
Fifth district. recently nominated for another
term by the Alliance-Democratic Con-
vention in Durham, upon his gen.
eral Endorsement OF the Ocala platform,
was defeated in Durham Thursday, prlne.-
pally by the same men who made him their
standard bearer because he was unable 10
assent to all Of the st. Louis platform.
w. r. Lindley was unanimously nominated
for Congress in the Fifth North Carolina dis
trict.
One Of the alternates 10 the Omaha Con-
vention. appointed by the Fourth Congress
sional District Convention, which met IN
Raleigh on Thursday, was W. II. Reayls. "a
colored Republican OF this place.
DR. H. g. Barnes. who received o fracture
of the nose by falling timber while having
some tobacco moved in the Storage ware
house O few days ago and came near being
killed, is much improved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
II GAY LOTHARIO.
a Prominent Colored Divine is Before Court
on u Serious Charge.

on n Serious Charge.
In the City Circuit Court yesterday the trial
of the somewhat sensational and interesting
case of Lewis Hall against Rev. A. z. Dunbar
was begun. The plaintiff. Hall. claims that
the defendant aiienated the affections of
his wife from him and Tor which DO claims
S3 600 damages, and has attached the property
of the defendant for the said amount. The
defendant Is one OF the leading eolored diyines
of the city and he protests his innocence. He
is represented by Mes5rs. b. Ran Wexford
and Edmund Waddill. Jr.. and the plaintiff.
who is a colored man Of good standing. is rep
resented by hessrs. Cabell& Cabell.
The only witness introduced yesterday was
the plaintiff who testified that upon being
told of the supposed intimacy existing be-
tween Dunbar and bis wife he immediately
wrote 10 Dunbar. accusing him OF the wrong
doing. and then produced several letters
written by Dunbar. in two of which lie begs
forgiveness for tho ofienses which he has
committed against Hail. and urges many
scriptural reasons for Halls pardoning his
oftenses. There was quite discussion among
the attorneys as 10 whether or not Halls wife
had confessed her waywardness TO her bus
band, those for the plaintiff most strenu0usly
insisting that she had while those for the
defense were equally as emphatic in their
denial
II is due to the defendant 10 say that in his
last letter he utterly denies that he has been
guilty Of tho charges now made against him
and attributes the information given to Hall
10 certain enemies here, who he says are
actuated solely by desire TO ruin him The
tone Of piety that peryades all of his COM
municatlOns IS somewhat at variance with his
statement that he will be ia Richmond soon
and settle the matter in any manner that the
plaintiff may choose.
The defendant. who was accompanied by his
wife. both Of whom are fine looking negroes
hardly looks the gay LothaTio that Hall be-
lieves him 10 be. He seemed TO be utterly
fearless of the result, and was an interested
and at times amused spectator Of the pro-
caadngs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
Two Penpsyivania Boys Arrested.

PETERSBURG, Va. June Especial. Two
white boys. giving their names as Augustus
Gutman and Charles Semple. aged fifteen ana
thirteen years respectively. and hailine from
Easton. Penn. were arrested At the Union de-
pot this morning by Officers Sanford and
Coleman Of tho police force. The arrest was
made upon the receipt Of telegram from the
Richmond authorities. The two bows state
that they resided in Easton, which place they
lott on Thursday last after each of them had
stolen $50 from their parents. They came by
way of Philadelphia 10 Richmond. in the
latter city they purchased tickets TO Austin,
Tex. for which place they were making when
arrested here.
At Dinwiddie County Courthouse on Mon
day next an effort will be made 10 organize
Third party.
white man giving his name as IL. >.
Winter and Richmond as his home was ar
rested here to-day on the charge Of stealing
bottle OF whisky from Mr.. James Ritt, who
keeps store at the corner Of High and Bank
streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

CLuToN FoRGE. Va. June ls.-fSpecinl
A regularly organized baseball team has been
formed here. which goes bv the name of
The Clift0ns." DR.. ". Woodward is man
sger and q. W. Eaton captain. The nine has
Ane material. ana with some practice win he
able TO compete with the leading Virginia
teams. IN the near future they EXPECT 40
play the Hinton and Ronceverte mines az
West Virginia, and later will play with the
Stanton club.
The Valley Yirginian is advertised 10 be
solo under trust deed executed by the cir.
Son Forge Publishing Company TO W. W
foodieton. trustee when the paper was "a.
moved from Staunton 10 Clifton Forge mora
than year ago. The facts ia the case are as
follows; The company owed 5. NJ Yost A.
Soh. of oiaunton. former proprietOrs of the
paent. a. payment on the purchase price
when Major :. d. lost resigned the
eoitorship OF the paper about a month
no ne assured tho new management
tns' the company would not 10 pressed on
! nsenunt Of his claim; that he was not in ueod
OF Tue money aud would give them sInpls
uEe 70 psy OF the indebtedness. But no
sooneI nad the new officers begun 70 put the
srtssprise on its feet than Yost 4 Son directed
t1s trustee 70 foreclose the trust deed.
ana stns plant 10 therefore sdysr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
THE JUVENILES AGAIN.
They Hold Entertainments for "Tle
Times" Ice MiaSion

Times" Ice Mission.
When the last statement Of THE TIMES Ice
Mission" was published just one week ago il
was accompanied with the announcement
that no other contributions would be received
except through the regular channels of the
ladies Ice Mission. of which The ZINES mis-.
sion was a temporary auxiliary, but the good
seed sown took such deep root that they have
continued 10 bear fruit Yesterday THg
TINES turned over to Mrs Bagby check of
IS from Mr. L. d. Newell and II from "Druo-
gist Friend" Now comes another donation
Of $3.50 from band of juveniles.
From the beginning OF THE TiNFs Ice Mis-
sion there were some very enthusiastic chill
dren anxious 10 help that worthy cause. but +
do not think any OF them have worked with
as much VIM and earnestness as have This
noble little set Of lads aud lasses on Gamblais
Hill. They decided TO have charades and
tableaux. which they arranged. practiced ana
presented without help from any source the
managers" having reached tho matura
age Of twelve years. The whole affair or we'd
quite success and would have done credit
To much older persons. and they were banpv
ia the thought that they had done 50 much
good. The little ones are Madeline English
Minnie Williamson. Sadie Cha.kley. Emma
and lila Manning Emily Knox, Cony Knox
Ella Knox, Mary Dold Spencer, Mimi
Borchers, kena Constable. Nellie and Carrie
Lee, John Burial, Paul. Harold, Louis and
Joe English. Lottie Gordon and Percy Elliott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

SrAUNrox. VA, June ESPECIAL. Two
sections of the Chesapeake and Ohio FLYING
Dutchman passed here at p ~. each sec
ton carrying three Pullmans, and one Pull
man on each train was given up 10 delegates,
altcrnates, newspaper men and lookers-on
bound Tor Chicago. Chairman Gordon, John
Goode and Ham Sheppard were among the
number coming from the East. NJ. l.. Wal
ton. a cleveland delegate from Shenandoah.
boarded the train here. Winfield Leggitt and
James y. Stephenson. both Hill men, also
took the train Tor Chicago. Senator Daniel
Joins the party at Clifton Forge. state sena-
tor Echols LETT for Chicago to-day. The only
badge seen IN the crowd was worn by Cleye-
land man, but party in the car said the
Hill men outnumbered the Cleveland men.
The party was in high spirits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

EsfpoRIA. Va. June 1s-ISpeciel. The
citizens of Greensville county i'll sympathy
with the Third party assembled in the court
house on Saturday. being called together by
Mr. +. b. Robinson. temporary chairman,
who gave the reasons why Third party
should be formed. Mr.. Isaac Rainey was
elected delegate to the Richmond Convention,
with Mr.. T. e. Robinson as alternate. After
short speeches by =. r. Weaver. a. b. Bot.
i. G. Tredway. A. NJ Maclin. w. 5. Morris.
w. NJ Howell W. A. Reese and Judge q. r.
Barham. the latter three being sympathizers
with the party. the meeting adjourned with
the reading of the minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

AMELIA COURTHOUSE. Va. June ls.-iSpe-
cial. The Peoples party had their meeting
at the courthouse to-day. About twenty
persons were present. Mr. W. f.. Jackson
addressed the meeting at some length. Major
A. Y. Scott was called to the chair aud MIR.
George A. Rowlett appointed secretary.
Resolutions commemorative of the death Of
Colonel l.. /. Polk were adopted.
Mr.. w f. Jackson and eight or ten others
wero appointed delegates TO the convention
TO meet in Richmond next week. They can
only cast one vote. The meeting declared It's
adherence 10 the st. Louis platform.
Jerry J. Mann. highly-esteemed colored
man. died few days ago. He had been a
magistrate for twenty-odd years and given
great satisfaction by his impartiality aud fair
ness His funeral was largely attended by
prominent white citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
A Collage Case-Approaehing celebrntion.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. June Is. Especial. -
The last case heard in tho county court,
which was in session for several days, that
of the College of William and Mary against
the City School Board, was concluded to-day.
The jury failing TO agree were discharged.
Hon. b. b. Munford. president OF the
Alumni Association of the college. was In
town Yesterday. and called at the Office of the
secretary and treasurer of the Association
and arranged the toasts for the alumni ban
Duet on the 30th instant.
The commencement exercises of the college
will begin on June 26th and conclude the
night of the 30th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
school E1ercises-Negro Injured.

GoRDoNsvuLE, VA. June Especial. T.
The closing exercises of Miss Selma Sneadn
music school was held in Linden Halln Fri
day night in the presence of a large audience
A serious accident occurred this morning
in town. AS an excursion train was approach
ing the station Stephen Coleman. cOlored
man, of Louisa, was on the lower step Of one
OF the coaches swinging his body out at arm ;
length while holding the iron railing. As the
train passed through bridge spanning Main
street he was struck by the side pieces and
badly cut by the timbers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
Delegates to Third Party Convention.

CHARLorTEsvILLE. VA. June 1s-ISDecial. !
Mr. r. II. Rawlings, editor of the Virginia
People. and General James G. Field have been
chosen as delegates to the Third Party Con-
vention, which is 10 assemble in Richmond
July sd The meeting which had been
called in due form, contained only seven per-
sons.
Mr. A. D. Payne has refused $500 for his
twO-y eaI-old colt by Jac0bite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

tised 70 be sold in tho middle Of July. II is
believed that the Yogts wish to get the paper
back 20 stauntou as Republican organ, put
the stockholders here will make vigorous
fight against any such action. there Is con-
siderable comment on the whole anair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
a Brutal Encounter-nunerai tIgasions.

HAMILTON. VA. June lo.-AI the upper
vile colt show. which took place on Wednes-
day. a difficulty arose between Jim Brown,
pate-keeper. and Benton Carter, two white
mon. which came very near resulting IN a
tragedy few angry words. a struggle and
the men fell Ia the ground with brown on
top. Carter almost instantly drew reyoI-
yer and attempted topress the muzzle against
the temple Of his adversary, but fortunately
Just as the wOuid-De murderer
-pressed the trigger the movement was discoy-
cred by another man. who struck hls hand
and turned the bullet from its course. lhe
escape was very narrow. as the bullet passed
through Browns ear, plOwed along his neck
and passed through bis coat collar. Carter
was arrested and arraigned before tho OF
magistrates. who refused him bail and or
dered him forwarded 20 Warrent0n jail TO
await the action OF the grand jury.
Professor Ruth geoogst, IL in Loudoun
prospecting for mineral deposits. In CONVEX
sation with me he stated that his researches
had so far been very gratifying; that he had
found gold and silver ia paying quantities
within the vicinity of HlllsbOrO; also traces
III about thirty localities Of very fine quality
>of German silver steel. In many OF the sec
fions in which the vein has been found, he
further stated. the indications are that 1t IS
there in large Quantities, and from a test
which he made OF some OF the ore few DAYS
ago he has reason 10 believe that the quail
ity is unsurpassed.
The Purcellville Bush Meeting which is
regarded to be the most important yearly
gathering in this county, will DO held on the
I'd, 30 and 4th of August. Among the proni-
nent speakers expected are DR.. A. ~ Leon
rard, OF Ohio Ex-Governor j. 7. st. John, of
Kansas: Rev III. NJ. Wharton. Of Baltimore;
j. j. Cornell, of New York; j. II. Mohett. OF
,Danvillo; Mrs. Rice, of Boston; Miss Yates. of
Maine and others.
Hester Holmes, widow of the late Elisha
Holmes. died Thursday, aged about eighty
years.
n. A. Cunning, editor of the National
Watchman of Washington ID. g., and Con-
gresham McKeighan. Of Nebraska, will ad-
dress the citizens OF Loudonn. at Purcell
vile, to-day on the Third party issue.
In the county court this week new voting
precinct was ordered to be established at
/. Bolington. This makes twenty-seven pre-
cincts now in the county.
Colonel II. Cab Maddox. who has been
confined TO his room at Leesburg Inn for the
past month with erysipelas. has recovered
sufficiently to return To his home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
p.lneia in Hiding.

New YonK. juno ia dispatch from
CuracoA confirms the reported overthrow OK
PaiAoic. aud Gays that be has retired uom
once and 10 hiding himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19
THE RICHMOND TROOPS.
GALLANT n1UEs IN THE MAGIC cIrr.
They Looked We'll After n Very Tedious
Jesrney--They Takorn the sights and I'm
Joy Themselves In spite of the Heat

RoAxoKv. VA. June -lSpecial.l-Tho
Yirst Virginia regiment and Richmond Light
lnfantrg Blues are now IN Roanoke. They
srrived here this morning, and wore looking
very well. considering the fact that they were
on the train all night. lnwas after midnight
before the special OF fourteen coaches passed
through Petersburg. but after leaving that
point the train was drawn TO its fullest extent.
/, Ia the passenger coaches the men made the
Best OF matters. Songs we're sung. lunches
eaten and quiet little games Of draw pro
crossed, while in tho Pullman, bearing most
of the officers. the best of good humor pre-
vailed. There were just enough Of Apoh-
naris and other liquors to insure compiacency
and comfort. and A. ii. found the occupants
asleep.
Colonel Jones had thought over and
,planned the trip with cOnsummate Skin, no
showing by his every move an executive
ability that has done 30 much heretofore Tor
the success OF the regiment As result OF
knch excellent foresight breakfast was served
IA the baggage Cur Of the train peIore IL
reached Roanoke The march was begun
shortly after reaching here, and old members
of the regiment declare that u mas DeeD years
since there has been anything Ike 1t. mere
il absolutely no shade IL the streets. and All
that poetic story about mountain oree1es
,Droyed 80 be a myth. The sun poured down
aits heat with the utmost fury. anu many OF
txhe men were forced % drop out OF the column
and abandon tho march. The regiment did
not get the entire distance. the oincefs deem
ing II very nnwise TO do so
At the tabernacle used by Sam Jones some
time ago the men were rendered lunch. ana
many of them went 20 RESTAURANTS OF tDe
town and purchased something 70 cat. Ihis
afternoon as / write both the Blues and
volunteers are seeing the sights Of the town
= and will leave Roanoke tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-12-20
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.


Among many inquiries cot on foot
through the collection OF historic
objects for exhibition ut tho Worlds
Fair, not the least interesting 10 the
recent attempt To verify the original
Uncle Toms Cabin for removal IT,
Chicago. That tho title OF Mrs.
5towe's famous story Was not taken
from an Imaginary hovei, and that the
real rooitres OF the original slave was
an actually and ia still In existence,
Will revive Interest In that pregnant
narration, and In tho aged and bu.
loved author who " living out the re-.
maindsr OF her days In unconsc ious
serenity at Hartford, Connecticut.
Most Of the Southern papers, and at
least one influential Northern Journal,
the New York Sun, have come to the
conclusion that tho cabin OF Uncle
Tom Ii standing today on the Chopin
plantation, on Cane River, n tributary
OF Red River, and ten miles from tho
Red River landing. The Sun quotes
the legends OF the surrounding
country, which have always given
this name to the particular cabin re-.
ferred to, and adds that the father Of
the present owner bought the plants.
lion nom Robert McAlpin, who, In
the neighborhood, has always been
recOn nilpl A. ih. I.a,,r.,.. Cd, AZ. a..