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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

tors. and the now Interested contestants
for the STAGE championship. II has oeen
q tang time since 30 much interest," mas
heen sbown in such contest In tnis
STATE Among the players are the pest
snnwn and most skilIful In Virginia.
In the games played thus FAR merit OIL
h,gh order has been displayed. a game
Me ved last night between Mr. Jonn a.
sn,,,h OF Danville. and MFR. Otto Meyer
- mi. city. was specially interesting.
caarreiv Less interest was shown by the
snac,ators In a game played between
Messrs. London and Norman. ohueI
the rules governing the tournament eacn
,5avsr will have TO contest two games
rith every other player. ana thoush
there are only eight contestants. nity-
s,y games must be played before the score
will be complete. Much progress was
made on the first days play, put the
contest will necessarily be continued Ior
several days "a
General Peyton Wise is manager ana
urnnire OF the tournament.
The entries and score are as follows:
London. won 1, lost 1; Blankenship. won
lost Q: Meyer, won !; Norman, won
g. smith. won 2; lost 3; Ross. lost D;
Latham. won 2; lost A. Pendleton won =,
lost /: seventeen games played.
Mr.. Meyer, OF this city. won the prize
In st year. In all previous contests Lynch
burg won the trophies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
"The Soudan."

The success of Monday night at the
Mozart of Messrs G. b. Jefferson, Klaw d
changers magnificent production OF Tile
Soudan" was repeated last evening. The
audience filled the spacious academy to the
doors. and were enthusiastic in their APP
pause when the stirring scenes IN the story
were shown and the interesting plot un-
folded.
There seems to be no limit TO the draw
ing powers of this play, and there is no
doubt but that its popularity is justly
earned. There is no skimping In scenery
accessories or company, and although the
mechanical effects and scenic changes are
mos. complicated. scene after scene Is pre-
ssnted with a smoothness of action and con-
tinuity of movement that are wonderful
when it is considered the mass of animate
and inanimate material that must be ham
died.
Through the courtesy of Mr.. Cahill, man
ager of the Mozart, | was permitted to pass
the evening behind the scenes and watch
the operations of the twenty men who are
required to handle the attraction.
A wilderness of canvas and ropes, can
mons, muskets and other paraphernalia used
IN the play were scattered about in what
seemed to my impractical eye chaotic
confusion. but word from the alert stage
manager. Mr.. Rose. and chaos turned to
order, wings and fats. set pieces and drops
came into their places like magic. and the
eighteen scenes that appear In the play
seemed moro wonderful than when l saw
them from the front.
The scenery is all on rollers. All the
grooves that ordinarily support the
scenes wero taken out of the Mozart tor this
production, as the " Soudan" scenery is SO
arranged that 1t supports itself. turn OF
the whole stage setting produces . new
6cene.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

Rev. DIR. Kerr viii soon DO So While In
the Pulpit-His Reasons.

Rev. DIR. Kerr VIII soon Do So while In
the Pulpit-His Reasons.
Rev. r. z. Kerr. d. D., pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church. who is one of
the most popular and distinguished divines
in the United States. has notified the men,
bers of his congregation that on and after
next Sunday he will wear the PRESBYTERIAN
gown while holding services. In his letter
Dr. Kerr states the following in connection
with the proposed innovation:
The session cordially and unanimously
consented TO it. as this black gown is
the distinctive mark of the Presbyterian
ministry throughout the world. and has
been from the origin of our Church.
aud is now used by our ministers in Great
Britain, Ireland and the continent of Eu-
rope generally, in Canada and Australia.
and by an increasing number in the United
States. 1t is being taken upi this country
as AN assertion of the dignity and solsmnity
of the Office of the ambassador of Christ. a
mark of historic Presbytersnism, and a
protest against the common degradation OF
the pulpit of our time and country.
Only eighteen members declared them
selves as not in favor of wearing the gown,
and yet they did not very strongly oppose
it. The result was announced from the
pulpit on Sunday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Big Day at Burkeville.

Burkeville, Va, Oct. 15.-Special.-Hon.
George c. Cabell, Colonel Meade Has
kins and Major II. V. Poore addressed
large meeting of the citizens of Motto
way and adjoining counties to-day. 1t
was an outdoor meeting and barbecue
under the shade Of the trees. The speak
ers' stand was decked with flowers, and
quite an unusual number OF ladies sraced
the meeting with their presence. In the
absence of j. ID. Bradshaw, chairman OF
the Democratic Club at this place. the
meeting was called to order by j. Nj.
Morton, Commemorative attorney, who
introduced the speakers in turn First
came Colonel Cabell, who explained the
genuine old-fashioned, bedrock doctrines
Of true Democracy, and reminded his
hearers Of the evils through which they
had passed, what they were now suffer-
ing and those they would have to eX-
perience in future should the Republi-
cans be successful in retaining their
power over the country. Speaking to the
Alliance people he said: did the Demo-
Gratis ever do you any harm? IL so.
how? They have had no opportunity. Let
us reason together. You had just as well
try to fly to Heaven without wings as
try to elect Weaver You complain Of the
laws yet you want to vote In way that
will elect Harrison and continue those
laws" Continuing, he explained that
there was little difference between the
Democratic party and the doctrines Of
the Alliance. and no reason why Demo-
Gratis should leave their party for minor
faults. but rather that they should
seek to correct evil within party lines.
Democracy had always stood for low
taxes. the will and wishes OF the people,
while the Republicans had always stood
for high taxes Capitalization and the
extravagant expenditure Of public money.
Discussing the Mckinley bill, Colonel
Cabell instanced manufactured articles
that had advanced from 81 to 100 per cent.
since it's passage Yet the men whose
wages had been raised under its opera
ton were as few as the negroes who had
received the forty acres OF land and a
mule. He had served in Congress for
many years, knew the temper of Repub-
licans there toward the South. They
thought the Southern people a set Of
traitors and scamps.
Colonel Cabell said he had served six
wears in Congress with Weaver whom
he described as a most veritable wind
bag. He had heard Weaver speak forty
or sixty times, yet he never heard him
cav a good word for the Southern man.
mt he had heard him cast the vilest
and almost vindictive epithets at the
confederate soldier that language could
express. or the heart Of hatred conceive.
He had had to sit and listen 10 Weaver
till he (CabelD trembled with anger,
because his hands were tied, and he
could not call him TO account for those
vile. slanderous vituperations against the
South.
Colonel Haskins followed Colonel Cab
ell. His speech was logical and full OF
convincing arguments and facts.
Major Poore followed Colonel Haskins,
and made most impressive address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

The Military was Out In Full Force, bat All
10 Now Quiet.

| rbs Military was Out Ia Full Force, bus All
10 Now Quiet.
Justice John looked as smiling yester-
day morning as a baby with new
tooth or q man who has just taken -
in cash instead Of two dozen rings at
the Fair. A new carpet Of sawdust had
been spread on the floor, and the room
had all the appearance OF home AFTER
the usual fall arrangements have been
made.
II was purely white folks" day. and
the ordinary colored attendant upon the
court chuckled and enjoyed the reversal
OF the usual order Of things as much as a
man would an invitation to "join US
after a two hours siege at the race
track.
There was an unusual number or law
yers in the courtroom. and there seemed
n general air of expectancy about the
place.
The docket was called with the Gus
tomary variations of fines and imprison-
ments, but the climax was reached when
the case of Colonel Samuel NJ. Page ana
Captain Charles Bigger was called
The military titles and chivalrous ma
lures of these gentlemen caused every
body to believe that a terrible conflict
had either taken place or was liable to
occur but when the delicate but beau
tiful little cane of Captain Bigger. broken
and shattered, was displayed, 1t was evil
dent that only a trifing difference had
occurred.
Mr.. Harry NJ Smith was the only wit
ness called and he testified that captain
Bigger approached Colonel Page and de-
lIberately struck him with the fancy
little cane. Upon the promise OF the gen.
tlemen not TO engage in further warlike
demonstrations no peace bond was re-
uuired. but Captain Bigger was fined
$40. The Colonel was discharged.
Captain Alex Guigon represented Col
onel Page and Captain Sol Cutchins APP
peared for Captain Bigger. No such
military gathering has been seen since
the war, except at the late G. A. r. en-
campment or at the court-martial on the
mentors After the case was decided
Justice John handed me the following
lines, which are In keeping with his
former poetic Efforts:
''Theres a fiery captain named Bigger
Who is quick as wing on the trigger;
He got I'm a rage with Colonel Sam Page,
And proceeded his face to dishgger.'
william Mann. Magruder Heath and
Charles Lewis were all arrested as sus-
picious characters. They had queer
games for the Fair, but the Justice re-
ouired each Of them to leave town on the
next train.
John Kelly (white) and Lewis Bland,
Thomas Johnson and Pompey Frazier
(colored) were fined 81 each for being
drunk
Charles Hill and Henry Wormley (col-
ored) were fined 81 each for disorderly
conduct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Well-Merited Honor.

Thirty-five years ago was established the
house of j. H. Dickerson * Co.. and with
all tho experience born of these years of
business, it was only natural that they
should receive the first grand prize at the
Exposition of 1892. medal Of honor. aud
$40 for the best exhibit of harness, collars.
saddles and hardware.
This is but following in the footsteps of
the exhibition of 1888. where they took first
prize. The bright particular feature of the
exhibit was a riding saddle, weight one and
half pounds. buggy harness. eight and a
half pounds, aluminium mounted, and sill
yer-mounted coach harness. Beautiful
goods all these are. and not beautiful only,
but durable and lasting. and one can
imagine his horses stopping with
quicker step and tossing their heads
with pride at the glittering harness
they find upon their arched backs from the
house of Dickerson. Their name on an ar
tice is hall mark of the quality of the
goods and their reputation for fair dealing
and integrity is SO well known as to need
only q word in passing.
The display was most artistic one. A
strong point this for there Is as much virtue
in a harmonious grouping of things Of
beauty as in . concord of sweet sounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
The Farmers' Alliance.
be Farmers Alliance executive commit.

The Farmers Alliance executive commit,
tee met at Ford's Hotel last evening.
Previous to the committee meeting q con-
ference was held of the leading Alliance
men in the State. Captain Edward r.
Cooke, of Cumberland county. was chair
man of the meeting. Major Mann Page,
Mr.. Julian NJ. Rufin and about twenty
other prominent Alliance men were present.
The meeting Was continued until nearly IL
o'clock.
Chairman Cooke was asked after the meet.
ing regarding it's import. He replied:
There 10 nothing whatever of political
nature In our meeting. and not single
word of politics has been mentioned"
What was the nature OF the business con-
templated was asked him.
We are trying to establish the Rochdale
PLAN he said. (which has proved 80 sue
cessful in Europe. and are trying TO get all
OF the district exchanges united in establish
ing central agency for tue beneht Of the
Alliance OF this State.
After the general meeting . session OF the
executive committee was held for the pur-
pose of suditiag bills and other routine
work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Dixon on Fools.

The largest lecture audience ever assem-
bled in Richmond listened in rapt attention
to Rev. Thomas Dixon for an hour and q
half at the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall last evening.
The fire of genius poured from bis
lips and seemed to filter from his fingers
ends a. he fitted striking gestures 10
ornate word pictures. were drunk in with
willing ears. and his audience sat for nearly
full minute after no closed with a pyro-
technic peroration of oratory, as if loath to
give him up.
His subject was Fools" treated as object
lessons for those who are wise enough to
profit by their blunders. The foiblss of hu.
man nature were never held to mora glar-
ing light or more fully perforated with ridi-
cule. wit and humor.
The people of Richmond have walked up
to the fact that there are some lectures
worth their attention, and should Rev.
Thomas Dixon come again he would have Q
still larger hearing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
distressing Fscss About Richmond's CIT
Gems and Other Matters.


gems and Other Matters.
DR.. A. G. Jones and wife, OF Newport
News. are registered at Ford's Hotel.
Mr.. Nell Ferguson and bride Mis-: Car
rio Batcheller) have returned to the city.
marriage license was issued In Washing
ton Yesterday to John L. Pugh and irginia
Cowden, both of Richmond.
Professor r. w. Cridlin and sixty young
ladies from Burkeville Femnle Institute will
visit the Exposition tomorrow.
Mrs. Robert s. Quarles. of Bedford City.
In stopping with her sister. Mrs. Il. L.
Peasants, 610 east Leigh street.
Mr.. George B. Trueman. Of The TrHEs
local staff. who has been i'll since Thursday.
is improving. though still confined 70 his
room.
Mss v. Maude Edwards. of Arvonia,
Buckingham county. 10 visiting her friend,
Miss l.. Virgie Walter. No. 6l21a north Ninth
street.
Judge f. G. Minor and Conway r. Sands
left for Albemarle Monday on q hunting
trip. They will be the guests of DR..
Bocock.
The Department of Agriculture reports
that there will be a Farmers Institute at
Harrisonburg. commencing tomorrow and
lasting two days.
The clerk of the hastings court yesterday
issued marriage license to the following
couple: H. Lee Little and Blanche X. Har-
ris, both of Richmond.
The bell at Engine-house No. 6. on Cary
street near Ninth. was rung yesterday morn
ing by mistake. A wire on the circuit broke
and caused the gong to sound.
The lost coat, which was noticed in this
paper yesterday. was restored to its lawful
owner by Sergeant Epps. in charge Of the
Exposition police. He saw it in The TIMES,
he said.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Grubbs have issued
cards of invitation to the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Mamie Winston. to Mr. e..
Barrett Sydnor. Jr.. at the First Baptist
church October 9th at ?. NJ.
The Finance Committee met at o'clock
in the Chancery Courtroom yesterday af-
ternoon and held session with closed
doors AS usual. which lasted several hours
The usual amount of routine business was
transacted.
Peter Adams, the twelve-year-old son OF
Mr.. A. ID. Adams. at 1419 west Cary, yester-
day found pyrotechnic shell used at Pains
Paris and set fire to it. He was painfully
but not seriously burt by the explosion.
Policeman Farley prevented what per-
haps would have been large fire early yes
terday morning at 200 east Main street. de
discovered blaze In pile of trash and
lumber piled against the side of the house
and extinguised it without turning in an
alarm. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Joint Debate Mt Marion.

Marion, Va. Oct. 17.-Special.-J. Brad.
Beverly and George Cowan, Third party
candidates for Congress in this district,
spoke here to-day in the courthouse. II.
ST. George Tucker was expected TO rep
resent the Democrats. but did not arrive.
and Judge G.. II. Fudge ably defended
our party. The crowd was large and en-
Enthusiastically Democratic. The Republi-
cons Joined In cheering Cowan and Bev-
erly.
Beverly. In his opening speech. did not
mention Weavers name, nor define the
position Of his party on a single issue.
Fudge scored him numerically when he
came to reply. and carried the day BY
storm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
A Cure for Choisra.

There is no use Of any one suffering
with the cholera when Chamberlain =
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
can be procured. 1t will give relief in
a few minutes and cure in short time.
have tried it and know. w. III. Gin
ton. Helmetta, n. J. The epidemic at
Uelmetta was at first believed to be
cholera. but subsequent investigation
proved it to be a violent form of dysen-
terry, almost as dangerous as cholera.
This remedy was used there with great
success. For sale by Owens IL Minor
Drug Co., 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
With the Odd Fellows.

Richmond Lodge. No. 1, of the /. o. o. F..
through Vice Grand j. l.. Brannon, pre-
sented Capital City Lodge, No. l0l: hand
somely- bound copy of the Holy Bible
last night at the lodge-room of the latter,
on west Broad street.
Mr.. Brannon made the speech OF presen-
tation. and the reply of acceptance was
given by Mr.. G.. b. Jones, of Capital City
Lodge. The evening was pleasantly spent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Death of Mr.. j. Len. Page.

Charlottesville, Va, Oct. Especial
Mr.. j. Len. Page died this morning at
$3.50 at the residence Of his mother. Mrs.
Lucy N. Page, after long illness, aged
about thirty years. His funeral VIII
take place at the Methodist church to-
morrow at o'clock, after which the re-
mains will be taken TO Richmond and
inferred in Hollywood The remains will
be accompanied to the depot by the Mon
ticello Guards and by the Charlottes-
Vile Hook and Ladder Company, OF both
of which organizations he was a member.
Mrs. j. b. Ramos, a sister OF the de-
ceased, was with him when he died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
a Quiet Campaign.

Gloucester Point. Va. Oct. 1I.-Special:
Never before in the history OF our local
political campaigns was a canvass con-
Quoted with as little life as the present.
The Democrats have made some EFFORT
to arouse enthusiasm, but have found no
one to oppose them except few Tnird
partyites, who have almost given up IN
despair. Those who remain are nothing
but Republicans in disguise.
The Republicans have been perfectly
quiet all along, as II they took no In
terest in the approaching election. In
fact, a number of them prominent In
their party have declared that 1t was
their purpose to support the Democratic
nominee for Congress in this district
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
yyestern state lkosplta'.

Staunton. Va, Oct. 1S.-Special.-The
annual meeting Of the board of directors
of the Western State Hospital met here
to-day. There were present: J. T. Beck
ham, Alexandria; DR.. S. II. Moffett, Rock
ingham w. II. II. Lynn, Staunton; S.
II. Hamsberger, Winchester; j. l.. Tread-
way, Pittsylvania; c. c. Conway, Gull
pepper; d. Il. Strickley, Woodstock; c.
b. Koiner Augusta; and N. c. Manson,
Jr. Lynchburg. A large amount Of rou-
tine business was transacted. The build
ings and grounds were thoroughly in
spected and found to be in splendid con-
1itioD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
O'Ferrnll In Rappahannock.

Washington, Va, Oct. H.-Special.-
There was a large crowd here on the
18th to hear that favorite son OF Demo-
cracy, Colorel c. r. O'Ferrall, who has
so long and ably represented this district
I'm Congress. He made a stirring ad-
dress, held up the Force bill in all its
horrors to our people. and excoriated the
Third party. The result OF the speech
was that six Cleveland clubs were or
ganized In this county on the 18th. The
Central Cleveland and Stevenson Club
was organized at Washington with sixty
members. ]. ]. Miller was elected presi-
dent and C. II. Dean and II. M. Miller
vice-presidents.
The Third party has very little follow
ing here, except from the Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Given Away.

The Domestic" Fashion Review land
Guide to Home Dressmaking), fall num-
Der. a book of 10i pages, 13x1S inches,
containing 1,400 illustration of garments
for ladies, misses, children, boys and
men--a twenty-five cent book-giyen
away with each twenty-five cent DO
nestle" pattern you buy between this
date and November LIST.
Domestic Sewing Machine Company,
No. 900 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Mr.. Byron's New Venture.

The New York Press of juno 14th says
On account of Mr. Byron's great success in
his new play, THE Plunger." the past
season. he has been obliged to lay aside
all his other successes. except The Inside
Track" Having so many applications for
the production of this play in the larger
cities in the West. he has decided to put on
the road the coming season the best COM
pany he can procure. and play from New
York to the Pacific coast. where the COM
pany goes for an eight weeks run In San
Francisco. Arrangements are being made
for grand run of the play in New York
after the San Francisco engagement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
LAuRERTs POINT. Der. IS. 1872.

s,s.m.hips pritsnnic. Port Royal. Liver
pooI: Kilmore, Brunswick. LIVERPOOL; Ho-
garth. New Orleans Liverpool: J. III. Lock
wood. Brunswick, London
ARRIVED. -
schooner. Thomas Il. Garland, w. Wallace
Ward. Sa,ah ". Lawrence. Governor Ames.
barge Jose ID Baker. " arlington
LOADED.
Barge Joseph Baker. Bos s VIA wsnsn an
Dover: ~ Wallace Ward. Providence: Tower
nor Amss. savannah; Sarah w. Lawrence
Providence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Be Sure and Register.

Be sure to register in the mammoth
book made by Sam. w. Bowman, man
ufacturing stationer, Norfolk, Va. This
is The Times official register. Ii is at
and the names Of visitors entered thereon
are pnblished daily in this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
BE Sure and Register.

Be sure to register in the mammoth
book made by Sam. W. Bowman, man
ufacturing stationer, Norfolk, Va, This
is The Times official register. 1t is az
main entrance to the Exposition building,
and the names of visitors entered thereon
are published daily in this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

Schooners Annie Ainslie. McAnd

Schooners Annie Ainslie. McAndrews, Der,
muda hundreds. to finish loading railroad
ties for PHILADELPHIA. vessel curtis X Parker:
John shay. i,on. City Point. 10 load lumber
for Pbiiadelrh is. vessel curtis & Parker; d;
Il. Brockway. Miller. Newport News. to load
coal Tor Charleston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
Tho Chesterfi ,ldians Beaf

Petersburg Baseball Club met the Chester
field Courthouse Club at Chesterfield Court
house to-day, aud was defeated in match
game. The score was. Chesterfield Club,
10; Petersburgs. 8. Though the Petersburgs
were the challenger. yet they were badly
WOrsted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19
BE Sure and Register.

Be sure to register in the mammoth
book made by Sam. W. Bowman, man
is The Times official register. 1t is at
main entrance to the Exposition building,
and the names of visitors entered thereon
are published daily in this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

A full 7 1-3 octave, new upright piano
with all modern improvements, with q
plush stool and embroidered plush scarf.
for only $3.50 one hundred and fifty
dolars-a wonderful Exposition (speciaD
offer. Walter ID. Moses IL Co.,
1000 Main street.