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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

Shoots "a Man and Woman and Then At
tempts His own Life.

Shoots "a Man and Woman and Then At
tempts His own Life.
PHILADELPHA, Pa, August 17.-Insanely
jealous Of his wife. Edward Bailey. thirty
eight years of age, of 17l7 Rittenhouse
street. late last night laid two people low
with his revolver and then attempted 10 end
his own life. The persons shot we're Jo-
seph OuntheT. a boardeT, and Miss Mary
Carnly, a lOdger in the Bailey home. whom
Bailey mistook for bis wife An unhappy
marriage and its painful results are at the
bottom of the shooting. For three months
past Bailey and his wife have been sepa-
rated. and the husband was released few
days ago from prison. He had been sent TO
Jail owing 10 his failure TO furnish $500 bail
TO keep the peace and refrain from annoy
ing his wife. He was arrested at her in
stance.
Shortly before midnight, when Mrs.
Bailey reached her home. she found Mary
CarnlY on the stops badly frightened. The
woman said that she heard some one IN tho
house. Both women waited until Gunther
the boarder. came home, and then proceeded
TO investigate The noises were heard
coming from the cellar. Gunther descended,
and when he arrived at the foot OF the stairs
Bailey stepped from a closet, where he had
been hiding. and opened fTe on Gun
ther. But one bullet took effect IN
the leg. Miss Carnly then approached
and Bailey mistook her for his wife
and again opened fire. -Four bullets were
fred, one entering the arm, another her
leg and the third was imbedded In the wall,
while the fourth entered her stomach.
When an officer arrived he found that
Bailey. on discovering his fearful mistake.
had turned tbs revolver to his own head
and fired and now lay unconscious IN pool
OF his own blood with a gaping wound IN
his forehead. All three persons were re-
moved TO "A hospital. Gunthers injuries are
slight. Both Bailey and the woman are
liable to die at any instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
"Ra,p Reid OF for Springfield.

New York, August l7.--Hon. Whitelaw
Reid. the Republican candidate for Vice
President, left Jersey City this morning at
1910 on the Chicago limited for Spring
field. Ills. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Reid. Congressman Burrows. of Miohiganj
James r. Burke, president of the College
League of Republican Clubs. and Private
Secretary Tisou. Mr.. Reid said his trir
West was mainly for the purpose of visit
ing his mother at his old home at Xenia.
Ohio Incidentally be. had accepted az
invitation to attend the convention Of the
Illinois State Republican League. whick
he would address tomorrow.
While hurrying from his summer resi-.
dence at Ophir farm to catch the 7:45 trsi4
to New York this morning Mr. Reid met
with a slight mishap. Nr. Reid was In (
hurry, accompanied by Mrs Reid and DIR.
ID. O. Mills. his father-in-law. As the car.
riage was speeding down the road TO ths
railroad station it came in collision with
heavy ice wagon. The occupants of the
carriage narrowly escaped being thrown
out and received lively shaking up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

building one-half Of it and the city OF Salem
the other half II will be a magnificent struc-
ture
The farmers declare that the crops are in
q precadous condition. owing 10 the present
dronght. There has been no rain for four
weeks
The sanitary condition of the city is bet
Ter than 1t has been for some years.
he largest suit that has ever been in
stituted In the Roanoke county courts will
be called in the September term Of the cir
cut court IL Is a creditors suit instituted
by Mrs G. z. Chapman. Salem Loan and
Trust Company and probably about three
hundred stockholders against the Dixie
Land Company, of Salem, tor the purpose
OF paying of the purchase money due FOR the
land Of the said company. Some OF the
best legal talent IN the State will be en-
ployed-
The young ladies of the town are trying
10 organize bicycle club"
Iwenty-three orphans are at present
under the care Of the Virginia Baptist Or
phansge at this place and moro are arriving
almost daily
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

turf. The 2.Ossl Of Maud s. dwindes into
obscurity, and the worlds notch Of 2OS4,
held until to-day by Robert Bonners Sunol,
pales by a full second before the clip by
peerless Nancy Hanks. now queen Of trot-
ters
Twelve thousand persons saw the une-
qualed feat performed today The ma
jOrity rather expected that successful shy
would be taken at 2.09. because Budd Do
ble had given it out plainly since Monday
that the daughter Of Happy Medium and
Nancy Lee. named after the mother of Abra--
ham Lincoln. was in fine fettle and inclined
10 do wonders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
THIRD PARTY HARANGUE
Drawled Out Before a Very Unsympatheti'
Hanover Audience


HtNOvER C0URTHousE. Va. August H.
.slecial. Again to-day the classic shades
OF Hanover Courthouse reyerDsrated with
me voice OF the calamity croAker." Al
though the campaign IS yet young. the
honest farmers Of Hanover have already been
regaled with the seductive arguments oflthe
Third party candidate for loe-President-
have more than once listened TO the
haranRues of Nr. J. Haskins Hobson. and
pleadngs Of several lesser lights. who are
making a life-and-death struggle for no
riety and Office.
To-day being August court-da y, the SOW
eregns were addressed by II. L. Louckes, Of
south Dakota, president of the National
Farmers Alliance. / have never seen a
smaller attendance at Hanover court !
have never seen political meeting arouse
as little enthusiasm as the one addressed d
to-day by Louckes.
ln the morning / heard few white
hearted Democratic white men express the
tear that the Democrats we're allowing
things 90 go By default in not having
speaker present but when later they saw
that the Third party effort was dismal
failure they felt happier than at any pre-
vious time in the campaign.
There was little business in court and at
~ o'clock Mr.. Julian Rufin escorted Mr..
him 90 the thirty or forty people therein.
IN the course Of his introduction Mr.
Ruhin stated that Mr.. Louckes would not
make a partisan speech. but would discuss
Alliance principles. This is favorite Third
party introduction. and is only meant 70
catch the unsophisticated members Of the
Alliance.
Louckes commenced without applause,
Dlodded on through volumes Of dry Stats
tics and figures without any encourage
ment from the audience and concluded
without any demonstration of approval.
will not tax the columns OF rHE TINES
with a report Of the speech since It was
an exact repetition Of that made by the
same gentleman in Old Market Hall in
Richmond last night.
Judging from the tired look of the audi
ence who heard it for the first time here [
could not think OF inhicting q repetition
upon the readers of THK TINS.
The same maps and diagrams were used.
the same tiresome quotations were made
from the book called "Bondholders and
Bread Winners" which the speaker an
nounced could be bought for twenty-five
cents. Altogether the Democrats are thor
o1ghly we'll pleased with the day, though
they had no speaker present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
wonsn.s Renuhltonn Annexation

New YORK. August 1.-THE Women's Re-
publican Association of the United States,
or which Mrs. j. Ellen Foster is president,
has removed it's headquarters from Wash
ineton 10 the Hotel Saver, New York city.
The National Republican League has re-
ouasted the Association 10 hold a mass
meeting in connection with the league con-
vention at Buffalo September 18th and 18th.
The officers OF the Association have &C
cented the invitation. and have issued a
cai, To Republican women throughout the
country TO attend this convention. and TO
Ina present ut mass-mseting of the Associa-
t;on nj 10 O'clock on Friday. September lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
r.--a Cnttn Cnrniaa Ell.

Nuw York, August 17.-At ll:45 o'clock
.his morning a terra Gotta cornice on a
S,xtb avenue building being erected tor
% Roster 4 Bials crashed down upon scat
taJdino on which two bricklayers were at
work U carrying scafold and men to the
hesan,an. William H. Rowe. one OF the
,"an sn1fered conclusion of the brain and
= srsc,n1sd leo. and Thomas Conway multi
nls Injuries and shock. A young. girl. Mary
Cowan. passing at the time was hit on the
shoulder bv a falling brick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Salvation Army Lose Their Case.

SALEM. Va. August III Especial. lin the
appeal case of the Salvation Army against
the city of Salem in the Roanoke County
Court yesterday the jury returned verdict
of IS fine and costs, which will amount to
much more than the fine imposed by Mayor
Younger. This case has caused oonsidera-
Die excitement, as on the verdict rest the
future actions of the Salvation Army" IN
Roanoke county. "a.
The overhead bridge which is being built
across the Norfolk and Western railroad AT
the head of Colorado street is nearing COM
pIstion. and as the Norfolk aud Western are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Tho Iron Hall Case.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. August 1.-THE
court before which the Iron Hall receiver
out further proceedings, owing to the alb
ssuce Of several Of the attorneys and parties
% the suit who have not yet returned from
Philadelphia. where they went 10 secure the
Iron Hall funds from Somerbys bank
which assigned yesterday. The opinion
generally prevailing here is that receiver
will be Anpointed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Kobbed and gsheaded.

TACOMA, WASH. August IA terrible
tragedy was enacted on Mason creek. A
man travelling up the creek was held up by
three hi9hwaymen, who after robbing him
brutally murdered him. cutting OF his
head. The tragedy was witnessed by
another person. He went to tho nearest
camp and told the story. Aparty was at once
organized. the three murderers oyertaken
and speedily strung up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

pzTEasBUBG, Va. August 17.-lSpecial. !
About one year ago the Lark Camping
Club" of Columbia, Pa, who are Grand
Army men. spent week or more in en-
campment a short distance from the Crater
farm in Prince George county Mr.. II. X.
Griffith. the owner of the property is in re-
ceipt Of a letter from DR.. q. W. Berntheizel.
a member of the club, in which ne speaks
in warm terms Of the maly courtesles ex-
tended the club by the citizens of Peters
burg during their stay in the vicinity.
Mr John T. Parham. deputy sergeant of
this city, and member Of Appomattox Com
mandery, Knights Templar, of Petersburg,
who has been in attendance upon the Grand
Triennial ConclaVe, Knights Tsmplar Of
the United States. held at Denver. Col.
brought back with him several specimens
of stone from the Rocky Mountains. Pixies
Peak. Garden OF the Gods Cheyenne
Canyon miues, Silver Plume mines. and
Mendoza silver mines which were to-day
placed on exhibition in the show-wlndow Of
Mr.. q. L. Lauterbacks ieWelry store on
Sycamore street
A negro named Reuben Smith dropped
dead this morning in the screw-room of the
factory OF the Nenable Tobacco Company.
Mr. b. NJ Bridges. who tor the past two
years has been the very efficient telegraph
operator for the Atlantic Coast Line at the
Union depot in this city, has accepted
similar position with the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company and will be located at Wash
ington, D. c. Mr.. Bridges will enter upon
the discharge of his new duties on the first
September.
William D. Temple. of Prince George
county. having been importuned by many
friends 20 run for clerk OF the county court,
has consented and will announce himself as
O candidate subject 10 the action Of the
Democratic Nominating Convention. His
nomination will. it is said, insuSe unity in
the party.
Planters warehouse. brick structure,
and large frame warehouse. both on Third
street were sold at public auction this after
noon. The entire property brought
$40, $50. and was knocked oat 10 Captain
Robert @. Osborne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
wICHIGAN DEMoCRArs
Go Wnd Over the Mention OF the Nam o OF
Our Next President

Go Wid over the Monitor OF the Nam Of
Our Next President.
GRAND RAPIDS. MloH., August 1.-THE
Democratic State nominating convention
assembled at noon to-day. In calling It to
order Chairman Dan j. CAmpau mentioned
Cleveland's name aud the convention went
into enthusiastic convulsions. A letter
from Governor Winans declining renomi-
nation was read. in which be spoke of the
apparent division IN the party. aud Of the
Opposition 10 his candidacy and referred 70
h.s financial views. which were not IN
accord with q large element OF the party.
UDder these circumstances be could not &C
cep, denomination and be. declared ne
would not If asked 20. Ihe dechnauoA OF
Auditor-G General George w. stone was also
read. j. NJ. Weston was introduced as
temporary chairman. and he made an ad-
dress, mentioning the names OF Dckinsoh'
Cleveland and Stevenson. which we're APP
plauded. The convention appointed com
mittees and took d recess until after dinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
THE WESTERN CAHPAIGN.
National Democratic Committee May rs
tablish Headquarters.

New York, August 1.-THE meeting Of
the Democratic national campaign commit
tee called for to-day assembled at noon.
There were present all the members Of the
committee except Chairman Dickinson and
OK x-Iieutenant Governor Sheehan. The busi-
ness before the meeting is the discussion Of
plans for the campaign. Most OF the time
was spent in discussing the important ques-
tion as 10 the advisability of establishing
Western campaign committee headquarters.
II established the headquarters will be IN
Chicago. At Las 2. n. an adjournment was
taken for lunch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

WASHINGTON. August 1.-THE first bust
mesa transacted a. the morning session of
the Society Of American Florists was the
selection Of city for holding the next an-
nual meeting. st. Louis was selected Vice.
President w. r. Smith. of Washington. ID.
c., was unanimously elected president OF
the sOciety
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
CAUSED NIX. BosrwIonps DEATH.
The millionaire. Seeing the Tire in His
Stables, Drops Dead.

The millionaire. Seeing the Tire in His
Stables, Drops Dead.
MAWARoNEcE, n. Y, August IA fire
occurred on the sound shore at this place
at an early hour this morning that resulted
in the death of Millionaire Jabez A. Bost-
wick and his coaohman and footman.
The fire broke out shortly after night
in the stables Of Mr. Bortwick. Soon alter
the fire broke out Mr. Bostwick. who was
in his room at his residence. hurried out on
the piazza laboring under great excitement.
He had been in III health for some time and
seemed anxious 10 take part in the work Of
ertnguisning the flames, for he shouted few
orders, then suddenly clsspsd his hand to
his heart aud sank down unconscious. He
died IN few minutes.
After hard work the fremen got the FIRE
under control. Then II was discovered that
Mr. Bostwick's coAchman and tootman we're
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

trotted a mile at
Washington Park
to-day in 2.O7A.
The great marc
was sent to beat
her own record of
2.09. and not only
upset that mark
decisiyely. b u I
broke oil existing
records of trotting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
nr. Livingstone Renomins,ed.

ATLANTA, Ga. August 1.-THE Fifth Dis
trict Dem ocrstic Convention to-day renom-
mated l.. +. Livingstone for Congress.
Macon, GA, August H.--Congrsssman
James Blount having declined renomina
ton. the Sixth District DemocraticSConven-
tion to-day nominated Thomas +. Cabinsss
as bis successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Shot HI. wife. Then Himself,

SAVANNAH. Ga. August l7.-William X.
Cole. formerly Central railroad engineer.
while under the influence OF liquor thls
morning shot his wife and himself at their
home on Waldburg street near Jefferson.
Both may die. Financial trouble 10 the
probable cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Aurnat Rnoe. lad RnIelgh.

RALRIdH. N. c.. August l7.-lSpecial. J.
The August races OF the Raleigh Horse
Breeders Association took place at the
Fair grounds here to-day and were largely
attended. Over forty-hye horses were en-
tered. there being nine in one race.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Opera-Houss Burned.

PIQCA, O., August i7.-Conover's Opera
House and four other buildings burned last
night. AID was called from surrounding
cities TO suppress the fire. The loss will
reach 100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Sam Jones In Hsrrisonbsrx.

HARaIsosBURo, Va. August H.--lSpe-
clal. l-Sam Jones arrived here at noon to-
day and preached TO an audience OF about
5000 at Assembly Park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
aAMFs scHTpuLEp ZOE To-pAl

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TO-DAY.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
New York at Cleveland.
Philadelphia az Cincinnati.
Baltimore at st. Louis.
Washington at Louisville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18


fused TO play behind the bat and gave tbs
visitors thir last run. Great running catches
by the outfelders of both teams were the
features of the afternoon. Score:
r. B.H. r.
Clevslands. 1oOOsO21-lO 10 8
Bostous. 900 00s B 8
Batteries; Cuppy and thinner; staiey
and Kelly. Umpire, Emslie.
PrTrsBURas, 8; wAsHrsoToSs, l.
PrrrsBuRo. August i7.-Pittsburgs played
sn errorless game to-day and won from the
Senators by opportune hitting. Score;
Pittsburgs.. ....oo26O11ox-s 0
Washingtons. 10 10000 00--i o
Batteries: Baldwin and MACK; killen
and Mcclure Umpire, Wilson.
NEW YoBKs, 13: cIScINSArIs, Z.
CrScrsNArr. August 17.-The New Yorks
ran away from the Reds this afternoon.
Both of the Cincinnati pitchers. Rhines and
Sullivan. were hit hard and often. while
Rusie pitched in fine style. The score;
CincinnAtis. .2OOOO5Ooo-7 0 8
New Yorks. - 4021l 0r-l3 IL
Batteries: Rhines, Sullivan and Vaughan;
Rusle and Ewing. Umpire. Lynch.
BALTIMoBEs. IL: cHIcAGos. 4.
CHICAGO. ILL.,. August 1.-THE Balti-
ali points. Luby was hit hard and when
base slugs counted. Score
R.B.H. Z.
Chioagos. .o00010 020 IA 9 2
Baltimores 20 2 0 s o 0 o. IA
Batteries: Luby and Schriver; Cobb and
Gunson. Umpire, Snyder.
LoUIsyILLEs. 3; PHILADELPHIAs. 2.
LOUISVILLE. August 17.-Louisyille won
the odd game of the series with Philadel-
phias Clausen pitched great game. and
but for his wild throw in the third inning
would have whitewashed the Quakers.
n. B.H. Z.
Louisvilles. II .fOO0O110O- 2
Philadelphias. % 0 2 90 0 0 o ca
Batteries: Clausen and Grim; keefe and
Cross Umpire, McQuade.
BROoKLYNs, IL; ST. LOUIS, 3.
Sr. LOUIS. August l7.-wre tched fielding
and inability to bat lost the home team it's
second consecutive game to Brooklyn to-
day Aside from the Browns miserable
work, the contest was featureless. Captain
Gore and Catcher Moran were particularly
of IN their play.
r. B.H. II.
ST. Louis. ......O 0 90 900 s. 3 IL
Brooklyns ....1 5 00012 Ill IL
Batteries: Hawley, Buckley and Moran;
Kennedy and Bailey. Umpire. Barnie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
The Far,nv,Iie club Victorious

FARMvnLE, VA. August 17.-ISpecial. j
The Powhatan team played ball game
with the Farmville Club to day, resulting
In victory for the Farmylles by % to2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

The British steamer Mendelssohn. Cap
tain Sawyer. from Liverpool to Montreal, Is
grounded and tull OF water at Portaterry,
Ireland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18

The steamer Empress OF India. having
extinguished the fire in her hold. has sailed
from kaodadi. japan. for Vancouver, b. Q,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
nIsokIenburg Democrats.

SMTH's CRoss ROADS, August l6.-lSpe-
cial. A grand Democratic rally at BoydtOn
on yesterday, court day. Ringing speeches
from Major Lassiter. elector Of the Fourth
district. and Judge Mann. Of Nottoway.
The retiring county chairman, the Hon.
+. b. Goode. stated after serving the party
with energy and zeal for several years, that
he felt it duty to himself to retire. The
Democrats gave him rousing vote Of
thanks for the gallant and patriotic manner
in which be had led them in So many hotly
contested campaigns Mecklenburg hasn't
within her border more unseltish patriot,
Or better Democrat.
Mr.. w. L. Atkins was again unanimously
elected chairman for the eleventh time. and
10 accepting the chairmanship (while re-
GREETING that the honor had not fallen on
some one else made the speech OF bis life.
Colonel Atkins is too we'll known through
out this yenersted Commonwealth as po-
litical leader To call forth any comments
from me. There was small crowd OF
Third partyites on hand, mostly ora tors,
and would-bs officials. One Third party
man remarked In the writer's presence. after
the speaking, that he was heartily ashamed
of his connection with that party. and
pledged his friends among the Democrats
that he would always stand shoulder 20
shoulder with them in future and hegged
them 10 forget his Third party harangue at
the July court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
GIANTS IN THE SECOND PLACE.
They Win From shs Reds, While the Dos
tons aud the Pliiiies Loss-
CLEVELAND August IL, 1892.

LEVELAND de-
feated Boston to-
day by punching
hits in the sixth
inning. The Bos-
tons could not hit
Cuppy until the
seventh. and for .
few minutes they
made things look
squslly. In the
ninth thinner re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
Long-Llysd LeeaIIty-Hon. q. b. Gordon

CHARLorrEsyLLE. Va, August H.-lSpe-
cisl. AT Red Hill. this county. there died
a few days since Mr. Wash, at the ad-
yanced age of ninety-seyen. ON the same
place resides q colored woman, said 10 be
l05 years old.
A family reunion will be held at the resi-
dence of Mr. j N Faris. one of the men,
bers. at Red Hill There are eight mem-
bers whose circle has not been broken by
death for forty years. their aggregate age
being about $50 years.
The Hon. Basil b. Gordon and Captain
Ham Shepherd arrived in this city .yester-
day afternoon. A conference was held with
some of the party leaders this morning. and
arrangements made to lit the headquarters
of the State Democratic committee, which
are to be established here. The rooms
selected are the handsome and commodious
ones in tho new building of Dir. (. I.
Farish on Main street.
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cHEFRs roE TIE QUEEN.

go grandy fast did she trot. however. and
enthralling was her pace and perfect her
motion as she sped under the wire with
2:O71 hung out in the stand the big crowd
of enthusiasts present let loose as # bed
lam had escaped and Doble and the con
querers Of time were lifted from their feet.
Man and marc were practically carried TO
the paddock and the races that followed
were seen only as a passing memory.
It WAS past o'clock when Doble brought
Nancy cut to score. Alongside was Frank
Starr, driving q thoroughbred 10 act as pace
maker. She was sent slow mile 10 warm
mp, and after her mouth was sponged she
was ready for the struggle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-18
NANCY HANKS QUEEN.
SHE BREAKs THE woRLD,s RECORD
BY TrcttinR n Mile I'm 2;O7 IA at Chicago.
Results of the Trotting and Running
Rsces-The Haze Ball Games.
CHICAGO, August II.

NR ANCY HANKS