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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
An Abustxe seoundreI Punished

Charlottesville, Va, August 31.-Spe-
cial.-H. W. Fletcher, supposed to be
OF New York, who has been selling a
cooking uteDsil of some description in this
city, was arrested yesterday for using
vile and abusive language TO a lady, ut
whose residence he had called in his ped
ding, and was tried by Alderman Tyson.
who imposed a fine. He was guilty Of
the same misdemeanor in a number of
other instances here.
A negro, Ike Holmes, was arrested
last night charged with attempting to
poison Oliver Wood. They had a fight
Saturday, but were parted. They then
agreed to meet Sunday morning for
further hostilities They met, but Ike
was not disposed to measure strength
with Wood, and suggested that it would
be better to become friends, TO which
Wood consented, and after shaking
hands Holmes offered Wood drink Of
whisky, which the latter accepted. Wood
became very i'll, and physicians were
called in and relieved him. They say
his case looked like arsenical poisoning.
Wood declares that the whisky was
drugged.
A postal from Mrs. General Long, who
was called to San Angelo, Tex, to see
her son, Il. McLane Long who is i'll Of
malarial fever, states that Mr.. Long is
better.
Mr.. II. 2. Cochran. superintendent of
public schools for this city. who has been
spending the summer in Southwest Vir-
ginia, is expected here to-day en- route to
consult a physician in regard to his
health, which is seriously impaired.
Mayor Louis T. Hanckel, who has been
i'll for some time, has sufficiently recov-
cred TO go on a brief visit to Mr.. l.. 5.
MlcOn'S in this county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
A Home Wedding

A home wedding is ever sweet and
solemn No glare of light nor heavy
tread; no expectant throng or blare of
organ grand dsturbs its sweet tran
guilty. And in just such quiet manner
Miss Annie Gertrude Black last evening
became the wife of Mr.. Robert Edward
Holtz. The ceremony took place at the
tcme of the bride, No. 100 Floyd ave
nue., and only the intimate relatives of
the happy couple were present.
The parlors were well-filled. however.
and few moments after 8 o'clock the
bride and groom came into the apart
ments Rev. Father j. r. O'Reilly. of
the Church of the Sacred Heart, was
in waiting and tied the nuptial knot.
The bride was attired in a simple gown
of white crepe. with La Tosca hat,
trimmed with lilacs. She is beautiful
and petite young lady, the. possessor OF
a strikingly handsome figure. and has
those charms of mind and heart that
have ever made her n great favorite IN
the social world of Richmond. She Is
the daughter of the late Major b. j.
Black.
The groom is well-known and popu
lar young man Of this city. He has fo'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01

Mary Stump. alias Mary Hill "a colored
woman). was arres ID at Jacobs pawn-shop,
between Second AID Third on Broad street,
yesterday afternoon. charged with burgls-
riously entering and stealing from the house
of Mr.. John A. Kratz a lot Of dress goods
valued at $50.
The burglary was committed on Sunday
night while Mr. Kratz and his family, who
live at Third aud Clay streets. were away
from their residence. Mary. with some
accomplice. got away with q very large
quantity of ladies' and mems wearing appa-
rel. and the woman with the aliases was
attempting 10 pawn some OF the dresses
yesterday afternoon when she WAS arrested
by Officers Shoemaker and Gibson. OF the
Third district. The policemen showed no
little detective ability in tracing the theft.
aud deserve the highest commentator for
their excellent work.
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A TERRIBLE rHUsDERBoLT.
II Cans From Almost = Cloudlsss sky-A
Young Lady Hurt.

The usual even tenor of the way of
merchants and professional men around
the Capitol Square was rudely disturbed
at ! 90 O'Clock yesterday by loud eI-
piosion which followed the rush of ball
Of fire through the air. Heads were
thrust out of windows, offices and shops
were soon emptied of their occupants:
and soon crowd gathered at Ninth and
Bank streets, where n young lady had
Jumped or fallen from an electric car,
and all the occupants of which were
shocked by the electricity In the air
Miss Fannie Taley, of 800 east Frank
lin street. it was, and she was quickly
nicked up. carried into the private dining
room of Mr.. Rueger, and DR.. Oppenhlm4r
came In in a few minutes. She soon re-
covered from her faint, and was found
10 be more frightened than hurt. lew
bruises on her arm and cheek being the
amount of damage. / had the pleasure
of taking her To her home IN clrrlase,
whore she soon came around:
She is a bright, pretty little woman
and when she recovered enough TO talk,
told me she saw the flash OF nre on inc
wire nhead Of the car Then came the
EXPLOSION. and she jumped before she
could control herself.
Seeing the young lady safely bestowed,
I turned in to investigate further, ana
found that the electric fluid, in the shape
of this globe of fire. struck what is
called the feed wire just in front OF the
o1Iice of the Electric Railway Company.
The Insulating material was burned
off ut is lucky il did not strike the
trolley wire" said Mr.. Pizzlnl, OF the
company. for that would have been
beayy loss to MS. and the Richmond folks
wonld have had to foot it for week or
two. $50, -
Rank street for the Capital Square,
bursting in the top Of tall sycamore
tree. lust between the fountain anG the
WASHINGTON monument, and L fouud the
bark ripped and peeled Oft as II done
with hatchet
bench some thirty feet away from the
Tree He saw the bolt run down ana
around the tree, as he described it, just
as cat or squirrel might descend, only
much quicker. of course.
Mir Robert Cole was looking out Of
window in the Library of Virginia. IN
the Capitol and said it seemed to him
To hurst in the air just at the top o1the
tree. or. &c
Mr.. r. Hawkes. was some fifty fet OIL,
on a bench near the washington monu-
ment. and agreed with the other Wit
nesses of the phenomenon. 1t is remark
able thar the sky was almost clear at
the time. and. as few people saw the
fash. the explosion of the bolt came
with fearful distinctness on the air.
The crash was heard in Manchester
and all parts of the city very distinctly.
A shower of rain fell just after the bolt,
the sky previously being clouded over,
as usually happens. Oihcer Sh'noerger
OH the car noticed the flash or llght IN
II and with others. felt q slight shock.
One Young lady. who went home with
Miss TalIey and myself. was shocked
down her left arm. she said.
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DEATHS.

JOHNSON-Died. August 81, 1892, at 7;lb
A. NJ. THOMAS TINSLEY JOHNSON in his
eighty-sixth year. -.
Funeral TO-DAY (September lst) at 10
Main street
SHELTON Died. in the town OF Macon,
Miss July %, 1892 LUE CAMPBELL Shell,
TON, aged about twenty-five. the youngest
daughter Of James d. and Lucy Carter Shell
ton.
woman ID.
RoFFMANN.-Died. Wednesday, August
al 1892 at 2:2O A. NJ. at her residence, No.
400 north Second street Mrs. JOHANNA
HOFFMAN,, relict of Phillip.J. Hoffman,. in
the si1ty; sixth year Of her ske;;r )
Funeral services TO-DAY (Ihnrsdhy) at .
p. NJ from her late residence. Friends of the
family RESPECTFULLY invited 10 attend.
Interment st HOLLYWOOD.
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Nomination OF Thomas Il. Cobb.

Lynchburg, Va, August 31.-Special.-
The Peoples Party Convention TO nom
mate candidate for Congress in this
district met in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall at noon to-day
There were more delegates present than
some people expected, but with all the
attendance, Including spectators, the con-
ventiOn was hardly as large as the Pro
hibitiOn Convention held here in the
spring. The convention was called to
order by Thomas T.. Cobb, of Bedford
duced Dr. T. w. Evans. of Campbell
county, as temporary chairman. A Sc
ries of resolutions were reported indoors
ing the Omaha platform and the candi-
dates of that convention. The commit
tee on permanent organization reported
as fellows: AS Chairman, DR.. +. W.
Evans: Secretary, :. /. Hopkins, of
Iynchburg. The chairman of each cOun-
ty wss also authorized to cast the full
vote of the county. When the roll was
called for the nomination Bedford nom
mated Thomas +. Cobb, Charlotte Major
X. V. Gaines, Campbell S. G.. Goggin.
Halifax seconded the nomination of
Thomas l.. Cobb, Us did Montgomery.
The ballot resulted as folows' Cobb,
As 2-3; Gaines, II 1-3: Goggins. "a.
Foyty-two votes being necessary TO a
choice. Mr.. Cobb was declared the nom
inee, and, on motion, the nomination
was made unanimous.
Mr.. Cobb being escorted TO the stand,
addressed the convention briefly. He
was followed by Mr.. S. c. Goggin and
Major Gaines. There were sixty-four
delegates in attendance at the conven.
ton. DIR. Il. w. Evans, of Campbell,
was chosen district chairman.
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Ouasautino Regulations.

Norfolk. Va, August 31.-Special.-.
Tn rcsponse TO a call from DR.. W. A.
Thorn. Jr.. quarantine medical officer.
there was large meeting az the City
Hall this afternoon of representatives
of transportation companies. snip cnar-
,ers. ship brokers and boarding mouse
keepers. TO receive instructions as 10
tho proposed local quarantine regula-
tons in the event the cholera gets INTO
the country. DIR. Thorn explained that
the strictest regulations are beng nam
tanned along the Atlantic coast and the
Canadian and Mexican borders, and that
if the disease should find its way through
the cordons that have been established,
quarantine here would be very rigid, ana
that each and every passenger coming
would be required TO produce bill OF
health. DR.. Thorn said that the partlc-
Mar reason for his calling the meetihg
was to have those interested prepare 10
put in operation a system OF quarantine
regulations here on a moment nVtice'
SO that delay such as has heretofore been
soon would not again be in the way OF
prompt action. L,,.
A countryman coming 30 marhet ABOUT
2 o'clock this morning discovered Mr.. "A.
I, Ia,nberts store, on Sewells Point
IN Ere. He gave the alarm, which
brought out Mr. Lambert, and the two
succeeded in putting out the hamGS'
Oaly small portion of the front and the
porch was burned. Levi Saunders 'c9l-
orcd) has been arrested. charged with the
offcnse
The Democratic executive commttee
of Norfolk county met ut the Mansion
House today and reelected J. NJ.
berkeley county chairman and J. +. Cole
secretary. This is the end of the fac
tional fight. and harmony now exists.
Tonight the Young Mems Democratic
Club was organized with r. ID. DOVE
president, w II. Taylor secretary, and
a vice-prcsdent from each of the SIX
wards Of the city. The club starts OIL
tonight with 80 members. Tomorrow
night another club will be organized in
the Fifth ward
Tonight a ship from the Netherlands,
passed the Cape Charles quarantine and
proceeded to Baltimore.
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Iron Hall.

At special meeting of Local Branch No.
1873. of the Order of the Iron Hall, held last
night at Ellett's Hall, large majority of
the members were present, aud unanimous
ly decided that their interests could be fur
thered by sending representative to Ia
dianapolis 10 attend tho convention by the
various branches of the order for the pur-
pose of reorganizing and asking the court to
discharge the receiver.
Sol. l.. Bloomberg. Esq. WAS unani-
mously elected rs the representative and
he will shortly leave for Indianapolis. A
resolution was adopted urging all local
branches to follow the example of 1888 and
send delegate to the convention, and
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Tho Denial Association.

Rockbridge Alum Springs August 81
Specal.-The State Dental Association
was called to order this morning at 10
O'Clock with considerably increased
O'Clock with considerably increased at
in during the afternoon of yesterday and
this morning.
The first business was the reading of
the annual address of the president,
which occupied only about twenty min
utes. DR.. J. NJ. Parramore, of Hampton,
Va, 10 the president. His address re-
lated entirely to organization, showing
the benefits to be derived from union
by the dental profession. He spoke of the
State dental examining board as being a
thorough protection to the profession. He
greatly deplored the lack of an efficient
demonstration in any college South of the
Mason and Dixon line. and suggested
that an endowment of $4,000 be made,
which would employ a good demonstrators
and defray his expenses.
The address closed with a request to
the members to solicit more members,
stating that out of the 260 licensed den
lists ia the State only 100 were members
of the Association.
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Man Was Made TO Mourn.

Perhaps, and perhaps not However that
may be. he has no excuse for his misery, IL 10
is produced by nervousness, so long as he
neglects to reinforce his enfecbled nerves
through the medium OF improved digestion.
He can secure this by the regular use OF Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, grateful tonic and
tranquiizer. II should never be FORGOTTEN
that the brain-which is the headquarters Of
the nervous system-and the stomach bear
the closest relations one to the other, and that
debility under the wsistband produces cor
relative disturbance in the organ of thought
Give. however, quietus to nervousness and
headaches by reform begun at the fountain
head by the Bitters. Take 1t. also, for ma
larial, bilious and kidney trouble, rheuma-
tlsm aud the infrmities OF age Taken before
meals it imparts relish for the food.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS.
Judge Hughes Has Commissioned Those
for the City of Richmond.

A newspaper man yesterday discovered
about o'clock that Judge Hughes, of the
United States Circuit Court, had author
lied Clerk M. +. Peasants TO commission
supervisors for the presidential election
one supervisor 10 be selected for each dis
trict The scribe Immediately notified City
Chairman 5. s. =. Patteson. and the hard
working director of the city's politics imme-
diately set 10 work and made list of Demo-
cratic supervisors. Quick work was needed
for the reason that the Republicans also
had right to present list of supervisors.
Chairman Patteson succeeded, however. in
getting his list before the clerk before the
custom-house politicians had y chance, and
the following men were appointed:
CLAY WARD.
First precinct. Paul Latouche.
Second precinct, John II. Davis.
Third precinct. ~ =. RlOunt.
Fourth precinct William Ii. Sale.
Fifth precinct. Charles L. Sturdivant.
MONROE WARD.
First precinct. j. s. l.. Owens
Second precinct James b. McKenney.
Third precinct. John T. Lewis.
Fourth precinct. Thomas B. Hicks.
Fifth precinct, W. T. Mosby.
MADISON WARD.
First precinct. II. S. Jennings.
Second precinct. Walter ). Grubbs.
Shird precinct. Frank D. Crenshaw.
Fourth precinct. Frank p. Jones.
MARSHALL WARD.
First precinct, Thomas Enright.
Second precinct. Charles &. Crump.
Third precinct, Sidney W. Bowery.
JEFFERSON WARD.
First precinct, Charles Lindsnbure
Second precinct. j. V. Haske.
Third precinct. j. l.. Botto.
Fourth precinct, Frank Barnett.
JACKSON WARD.
First precinct C. G. Harlow
Second precinct, Robert Holzbaok.
Third precinct. q. ID. Cordle.
Fourth precinct. f. j. Hogan.
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man. shot George Morgan !colored)
through the spine. Morgan han oenh ai
rested by an officer for forging nos
magistrate's office was placed in his
1Rose's) charge as special officer. lie
atfempted to escape, after assaulting
Rose. with the result above given.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Hamilton. furniture dealer:
made on assignment to-day for about
$4,000. The assets arc in excess OF the
liabilities.
Govcror Mckinney to-day telerraRhes.d
Colonel Richmond. attorney for Iast.
Hail. as follows: After a careful eN,
animation of the papers in the case,
decline 70 pardon or commute the SEN
tencc of the court.
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DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
NAVY vALUApLE pAPERs READ.
Charlottesville tho Place of tho Next An
nuai Meeting-Tne Association to
Attend the Dental Congress.

Rockbridgc Alum Springs, Va, August
.-Spccial.-To-day DIR. +. +. Beadles,
Of DanyiIle, read a paper on diseases
that originate from the bacteria OF the
mouth" subject which has only been
recently investigated. II proved of great
interest TO the association, and motion
was carried to have it published and
distributed among the members of the
association. The entire morning was
taken I'D in it's discussion with minor
details.
DIR. r. Y. Henly, of Danville, opened
the evening session with an elaborate
paper on "tetanus" or iock-jaw.
Or. J. T.. Chancellor, the resident ply
stefan, upon invitation took part In this
discussion, also the venerable Dr. Cock
rcll, of Washington city.
Letters were read from DIR. w. w.
III. Thackston. Of Farmville, the Oldest
living graduate of dentistry in the
world. and DIR. Woody. Of Norfolk. ex-
pressing their regrets at being absent.
A paper WIS read by Or. ". II. Cling
rich, Of Norfolk, on prosthetic dentistry,
calling special attention to what Is
known as modern bridge work, or the
Insertion of teeth without plates. This
being a new feature in dentistry several
hours we're consumed in discussion and
illustration Tomorrow Is set apart as
clinic day. During the session to-day
/ noticed the presence OF many visitors.
Just before the close of the days ses-
sion DR.. J. Hall Moore brought up the
subject of time and place of next year 6
meeting, advocating Charlottesville on
account of It's being on a line to Chicago,
Il being the intention of the association
30 attend the Columbian Dental Con
sress. DR.. Moore's motion prevailed.
and the second Tuesday in August was
set rs the, time.
The president appointed a committee
Of six TO act as State finance commit
tee for the purpose of raising money
to assist in the Dental Congress at the
Worlds Fair. DIR. T. II. Thompson, OF
Fredericksburg, was made chairman.
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Fine Rains-Many Deaths.

Lovingston, August 30-Special-
Within the last few days there have
been fine rains, but they come too late
to be of much benefit 10 the corn or tobac-
co crops. both Of which will be short.
Mr.. William Simpson, an old anG re-
spected citizen of this county, died a
short time ago.
Mrs. Coleman, widow of the late John
J. Coleman, of this county, died at Va
rieiy Springs, and was to-day inferred mt
her former home in Nelson.
Mr. Kob. Whitehead lost between. three
and four hundred bushels of wheat,
caused by sparks from Midland en-
CINE.
Mr. Flood and Mr.. Boyce made fine
speeches on court day The Third party
numbers but few in Nelson.
The Times is a very popular paper
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Capt. W. A. Abbott, who has long been
with Messrs. Percival & Hatton, real es-
tate and Insurance brokers, Des Moines.
Iowa. and is one of the best known and
most respected business men in that city,
says: Il can testify to the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Having used it in my family for the past
eight years | can safely say it has no
equal for either colds or Group" 30 cent
bottles for sale by Owens g. Minor Drug
Co.. 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
Grounds and Buildings

The Committee on Grounds and
Building had called meeting last
evening in the city engineers Office
After some routine business the contract
for lead weights for the windows In tho
new City Hall was awarded to Cottrel
Watkins & Co. for $40 per hundred
pounds.
The bids for cords, fastenings, &C.
were referred to the City Engineer tc
be tabulated in due form and report to
the next meeting.
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Mr.. Page Denies II.
Editor Times:
RICHMOND. Va. August, 81. 1892.

Editor Times:
| see from this mornings issue that in re-
porting the proceedings OF the police court
you say that on the trial of the colored club
IN my remarks 10 the court compared the
negroes on trial TO Christ. Will you please
say that deny ever IN my life having CON-
pared anything living or dead in heaven or
on earth or in the sea under the earth 10
Christ the Saviour of the world.
If your reporter heard my remarks and so
construed them am indeed from my heart
sorry and sincerely beg pardon of my God.
Respectfully, &C.,
SAMUEL NJ PAaR-
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several years been connected with III
Geographic interests Of Richmond. aud h
bis fidelity 10 business and courteou
treatment of all has made n host Z
friends, who wish him and his fair bird
every happiness
After delightful collation. had bee
partaken of by those present the coupl
left on the Richmond and DanviIle trai
for Asheville, y. G. They will visit 50,
eral of the Southern cities and retur
home via the White Sulphur Springs.
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Released From Custody.

Roanoke. Va. August 3l.-Special;-
W. q. Appiegate. the young man who
victimized several parties here Yesterday
BY getting money on bogus drafts, made
the amounts good with telegraphic
money-order from his father at Cincin-
natl, and was released from custody.
This morning j. ID. Rose. grocery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01

w. Delie Sutherland, Nos. 7 and 9 north
Eighth street. to meet your family and ba
gage, and you will not suffer for chan &c OF
suit or have midnight arousing.
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IF YOU WANT
IMPORTANT ANNoUNCEMENT.

The National Chain OF Business Colleges to
be located throughout the principal cities OF
or schools. with headquarters at Richmond.
Va. 80
This new ENTERPRISE for the capital city will
be open for the reception Of students Monday,
September 5th instant.
Rooms for the home OF tho Institution will
he handsomely fitted and equipped with
everything necessary 10 constitute first
Gated in the central uuness portion of tho
city. the exact location Of which will be an
nouncsd in due time through this journal,
Regular sessions will commence Monday,
rooms can be completed, the completion Of
which have been unayoidably delayed
For further particulars write ana receive
our new edition OF the College Journal.
Address NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Richmond or Roanoke. Va SO l3t
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WEATHER FORECAST.

WARRINGTON D. c.. August Si.-,For Viz
ginia Fair except showers on the coast:
northwest winds.
For North Carolina and South Carolina:
Showers on the coast: slightly cooler on the
coast; winds mostly northwest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
RANGE OF ThE THERMOMETER.

Range % the thermometer at The TINES
office yesterday, August 81, 1892:
ga NJ. 50: u NJ. So: p NJ. Sc; P. NJ. 81;
sP H., 70; midnight. 73. Average, 81.
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calling upon all branches that are unable to
do so to send their proxy to Mr.. Bloom
har0
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DOWHATAN CLUB.-THE ANN Al
i MEETING Of the POMHATAN g i U
will be held THIS Thursday EVENING as
will be elected and other important business
transacted. large turnout OF members 10
earnestly requested. Membership COMMITTEES
will please meet at sharp.
Bv order President BsLyIN
sei-lt q. X. IkNSEk, secretary.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. SEPT. 1. 1924