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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
SoRFOLKIS BfG BAIL.
Most Elegant Anair--Episcopal Conven-
ton


NORFOLK. VA, oct. 6.-Special.-The
Norfolk City Guard gave ball at the
armory tonight The building which Will
comfortably seat five thousand people,
was handsomely decorated II was the
largest and most elegant affair OF the
kind given in Norfolk since the Columbian
ball last spring in honor Of the visiting
navy.
There was a Democratic rally in the
Fifth Ward tonight at Brambleton Hall.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Herbert,
Cody and Kellam, candidates for the
House, and Mr.. r. D. Doyle, a promi-
nent lawyer.
Mr., Bernard Lowenburg, a prominent
young business man Of this city. and Miss
Amanda Hamburger, daughter Of NJ. s.
Hamburger, were married at the Chef
Sholem temple last night. The wedding
was a very brilliant affair. Or. b. Eberson
oficiated.
The Spanish steamer at WaHop's Beach
Va, has been hoated.
Norfolk COnvocation Of the Episcopal
Church held an interesting session AZ St.
Peters church to-day. Rev o. S. Lloyd
submitted an instructive paper, entitled
''The Necessity of Training Our Teachers;
How Shall IL BE Done?"
Evangelist Fife is conducting q great
revival I'm Portsmouth. At the meeting to-
day thirty persons confessed religion"
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ORANGE COUNTY, VA, Oct 26-Spe-
cial.-We lad no speaking here Mon
day. Graves, the Democratic nominee FOR
the House Of Delegates, has been can
wasting the lower part Of the county,
and reports everything favorable to his
election.
Bey. Gibson, a prominent Democrat Of
this county, died suddenly Friday. He
was a brother Of Hon. j. c.. Gibson, Of
Culpeper
Mr. William Mills, a native Of Orange,
and relative Of Hon. r. @. Mills Of Texas.
was killed Sunday on the Georgia Pacific
railroad
The continued wet weather has delayed
wheat sowing, and is damaging the corn.
Rev. l.. A. Cutler is stirring up his
fold on the subject Of local option.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27

romped home in three lengths ahead OF
the favosite. Singary. summary:
First race. six and one-fourth
MISUNDERSTANDING /; Simrock, 2; Char
Heus, g. Time, Ia
Second race. four and one-halt FUR
interchangeable. L. Beautiful Bells, 2;
Sweet Alice. 3. Time. 5S IL.
Third race. four and one-half furlongs-
Criterion. j.; Singary, 2; Annie Z, B.
Time. &c.
Fourth race. four and one-half furlongs
--Rancocas. /; Little Phil, 2; Topgallant,
3. Time, S. "a.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Ontario, /;
Little Mat 2; Archbishop. 3. Time, l:l9 l-2.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Illspent, l.;
Eolic, 2; Arthur Davis. 3. Time, IN.
Tro's az Tcrre Haute Declared on.
TERRE HAUTE, IND, oct. Glowing
70 rain, the races scheduled for to-day
were declared off. Under the American
Trotting Association rules, the races
could not be postponed longer than the
last day Of the week advertised. Another
meeting is advertised for November ID,
Sd and 4th. The same stables now here,
with two or three others, will be here
next week, and all the horses that would
have gone for lower marks this week viii
start again next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
BOUGHT THE III CID.
The Firm of Charles II Flint & CO., the
PutchasT.

tthhrsAs
NEW YORK, oct. 26.-1t is now said
that the same house which purchased
the arms and ammunitions in such large
quantities for use in the Brazilian civil
war has just bought for an enormous
price one Of the sWiftest and strongest
of the Morgan line steamers. The pur-
chase was made this afternoon, and the
vessel sold is FL Cid. the queen Of me
Morgan feet, whose recent remarkable
passage from New Orleans 10 New YORK
was commented upon at much lens Tn.
That the purchaser Of the El Ga wanted
her badly and wanted her at once is tut-
ficiently shown by the price paid Tor aer.
This. as one OF the managers Of the MOT
gan line said to-day is fully two or threc
times as much as the vessel is worth.
Tomorrow she viii be turned over 30
her new purchases The purchasers are
nominally the Broad street firm OF Charles
r. Flint & CO.. tie same firm that only
a few days ago bought at one deal SlOo,''p
worth Of arms aid ammunition Of the
Hotchkss Gun Company.
These war1ike munitions. according To
the contract, are 10 be delivered on
board a vessel in The port OF New YORK
within sixteen days, barring the act OF
God or a public enemy. There was no men
ton In the formal agreement OF the
name Of the vessel on board which arms
and ammunition were TO be delivered. Inc
purchase Of El Cid from Colonel Hun
tineton, representing the Morgan Line,
now supplies that omission
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
WEDDINGS ~ ALBEAARIE.
Reception Given IA Richmond Couple In
Charlottesville.

Charlottesville.
RLOrTESVILLE. VA. Oct PC
speclai-An interesting meeting Of the
John Bowie Strange Camp, Confederate
Veterans. was held last evening. A paper
was submitted on the death Of their
comrade, the late Dr. William 3. Towles,
professor of anatomy and materia medica
in the University Of Virginia.
Speeches were made by the Rev Dr.
John William Jones' General Micajah
Woods. Major Horace W. Jones, Professor
Humphreys, Or. w. G. n. Randolph and
others.
Mr. J. Edward Murphy son OF Mr. j.
NJ Murphy Of this city, and Miss Daisy
Barkley. Of Richmond, were married yes
terday at the Metropolitan Hotel IN
Washington, d. G. The bride and groom
viii arrive here to-day, and after grand
reception, given by the parents of the
bridegroom, Mr., and Mrs. Murphy, will
return TO Richmond, where he is engaged
in the express business.
Another marriage took place mere on
yesterday. The parties were Mr.. James
T. Draper and Miss Sarah T.. Bunch.
The ceremony took place at the residence
of the brides father. Mr.. Henry a.
Bunch. the Rev. Or. John b. Turpin Of
nciating.
Sun another Miss Annie Birckhead,
daughter of DR.. Il. +. Birckhead, and
Mr.. Charles Pendleton Garth, were mar
ried at Moren yesterday evening.
Mr.. James w. Wood and Miss Sarah J..
Humphreys were married at the residence
Of the brides father, near Crozet last
night.
Mr.. Daniel j. Myers and Miss Eta c.
SO s.r.n ne
the brides father. near Ivy depot this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
HOSoRING CARDINAL GIBBONS.
Carroll Institute Concludes Series Of Re
ceptions.

WASHINGTON, d. C., Oct. 26.-Carroll
Institute, the leading Catholic organiza-
ton Of Washington, tonight rendered
Cardinal Gibbons n reception, which con
cluded the series OF exercises given in his
honor during the past two days. The
reception took place I'm the spacious hall
Of the Institutes new building. which had
been deliberately decorated for the oc-
casion with a profusion Of flowers and
potted plants, while the Stars and Stripes,
intertwined with the Papal flag, hoated
from the ceiling The coat Of arms OF the
States Of Maryland, Virginia and North
Carolina, where the cardinal spent the
best years OF his life in the cause or
Christianity, were conspicuously dis
played on the walls Of the hall and
throughout the immense building, which
was thrown open for inspection.
More than 5000 invitations were sent
out, and they were very generally ac-
cepted by the most prominent people In
political and social life. who manifested
an eagerness TO testify their apprecla-
ton OF the man who has accomplished
so much I'm the cause Of humanity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
DANGEROUS ENGINE No. 20.
IL brushes TO Death the Second Person
Within Ten DaYs

A fatal accident occurred about $3.50
o'clock yesterday evening on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad near Rock Alley.
which is in the neighborhood OF where the
old elevator formerly stood, when an un-
known colored man. supposed to be nam
ed Andrew Lee, was instantly killed. No
body saw the accident, and just how it
happened is not known. From information
gathered, the engineer Of engine No. ~
saw a man walking down the track, and
blew the whistle applied the brakes, and
rang the bell TO warn the pedestrian. He
thought the man had gotten out Of the
way, but the yardmaster soon discovered
a dead body % one side. Ii Is believed
the man was caught between two trains
on parallel tracks, and was struck by the
locomotive while attempting to dodge the
other train.
On examination It was found that the
mans head was crushed his left foot
cut of, and he was otherwise injured. He
was identified as Andrew Lee, who lives
just outside the corporate limits.
Coroner Taylor viewed the remains, but
deemed an inquest unnecessary. No blame
was attached to the railroad employees.
who did all in their power to avoid the
accident.
The remains were turned over 10
colored undertaken named Brown to be
prepared FOR burial
II will be remembered that the same
engine (No. 29) on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad recently ran over and in
stantly killed near the same place, a
little white boy named Bernard Jones
The engineer in charge at that time, how
ever was not the same who he'd charge
OF the locomotive yesterday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
FIGHT DECLARED OFF.
PROPOs ED MILE BETWEEN COR
BETTAYD MITCHELL PREVEYTED.
The English Pugilist Greatly Dissp-
pointed-Results OF tho
Running Races.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-The proposed
fight between Corbett and Mitchell. Tor
the championship Of the world. before
the Coney Island Athletic Club, in Decem-
Der, has been officially declared off.
Judge r. V. Newton. who succeeded IN
signing both Mitchell and Corbett, met
the former last night and informed MN
that the authorities Of Kings county had
notified the club officials that the hsht
could not take place at Coney Island
He added that the club would recompense
him and Corbett FOR the time lost in
training.
Mitchell was greatly disappointed over
the failure OF the club to pull the tght
off, and he intends to start for England
In a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
FIGHuIHG THE PEIzE FIGHTERS
GOV. Matthews of Indiana Determined in
His Opposition.

hiiH OpppHAaiNhs
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Oct. 26.-Gov-
ernor Matthews has received a communi-
cation from Fishers Station, where the
brutal Evans-Johnson fight took place
yesterday morning, asking If prosecution
was possible The governor replied that
# was and urged the owners TO carry the
affair into the courts.
The governor, having been notified That
a new athletic club was organizing IN
northern Indiana, has requested the Sec
rotary OF State not 10 incorporate IT
until II could be learned If the State can
refuse legal life TO such an organization.
The question will have TO be determined
In the courts.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Oct 26.-In the
trial of the persons who participated In
the Chicago unknown" VS.. SPEEDY
TAYLOR prize fight, held in an old shed
near this city several weeks ago, George
Treesse, who acted as referee, was yes
terday found guilty and sentenced TO
ninety days in the county jail, and nne
OF twenty-five dollars was imposed on
him
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Frederlcksburg Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Oct. 20
Hon. Josiah Patterson, member OF Con-
gress from Tennessee, addressed an i'm
mense Democratic meeting here tonight
on the political issues Of the day, and
created great enthusiasm. He ably dis
cussed finances, and made a powerful
argument in behalf Of Democracy. He
was escorted to the courthouse by the
Jeffersonian Democratic Club, Of which
Il. b. Merchant is president.
Mrs. Margaret Perry. who was para
lyzed yesterday at her home. died to-day,
aged seventy-three. She leaves six chill
dren.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
FOOTBALL PLAYING RULED OUT
The Authorities at Princeton VIII Hereaf-
ter Interdict II.

PRINCETON, N. j., oct. 26.-Dr. VIII
liam Henry Green, senior professor Of the
Theological Seminary, formally announced
to the students Of the institution that foot
ball playing would be hereafter inter-
dicted. 1.-The rough and brutal game
said ne. docs not comport with the pur-
pose for which students are here, ana
must be abolished"
The action of the authorities is freely
commented upon by the students OF the
college as we'll as seminary. CoWan' 'SSi
Speer. 'S9, and symmes, '92, have played
on Princeton Varsity teams, and Captain
Trenchard has drawn on the Seminary
for some Of his scrub players this season.
The Seminary students organized
strong team this season. and arranged
dates with Pennington, Adelphi and other
teams outside Of Princeton. These dates
will be cancelled and the team disbanded.
1t has been rumored since the opening
of the college season that Morse, last
years half-back, would return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
WAS HE POIS0NED9
Suspicious Death at Martinsville of
Blind Man.

MARTINSVILLE. VA, oct. 26.-Spe-
ciai-Our little town was startled few
days since by the very sudden death OF
an old blind man by the name Of John
,, lliams. on a partial investigation it
was shown almost conclusively that the
party had been poisoned. A dog was found
dead near the house who had eaten part
OF the food that the family had dined
on Just before Williams death.
The Commonwealth could prosecute this
case but for a defect in the criminal law;
that is the want Of some way TO have an
analysis made. There Is no provision in
the law to pay for having an analysis
made, except the statute which allows
SIS for such work but this in not sufficient
20 pay the charges Of a chemist. The
cost Is placed at $500 Having no way TO
have this analysis made the Common
wealth had to dismiss the prisoner, Alice
Williams, there not being sufficient proof
against her 10 sustain the prosecution.
This is the second case OF this kind that
has occurred in this county in the past
twelve months.
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suggestion to Abolish the County Courts.

The Danville Register OF yesterday.
discussing the judiciary system OF this
State, has this 10 say:
I'VE believe the County Courts should
be abolished and all criminal matters
beyond a magistrates jurisdiction and
all civil suits OF like gravity should be
transferred to the Circuit Courts and I'm
the cities to the Hastings Courts, which
are now Of like dignity with the Circuit
Courts"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
"PHIL, KING lAKEN III.
Unable to Coach the Princeton Football
Ieven

NEW YORK. oct. 26.-The Intercol-
legiate Football Association met this
morning in the Windsor Hotel. After
being in session half an hour and without
transacting any business, they adjourned
tll, 8 o'clock tomorrow evening.
Captain Trenchard, of Princeton was
called home early to-day by telegram
containing the news that King was unable
TO coach the eleven because OF sudden
Illness
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rived. but that the audience would be en-
tertained by ]. w. Hartwell. OF Roanoke
city. This Populo- Republican spoke for
three long hours and succeeded In re-
converting not a few OF the disgruntled
Democrats 20 their old faith. His efforts
expended themselves In an inane attempt
80 criticize the position OF the Democratic
senators on the silver question. one re-
markable thing was the absence OF the
substantial Republicans from the audi
ence. and quite a number OF the best
members OF that party Will refuse 70 vote
with the Peoples party this fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
Denth Of a Mlddlesex Wan.

SALUDA, VA, oct 26.-Speclal.-Mr
John II. Bowden died Tuesday morning
after several weeks illness. in the sixty
fourth year OF his age. He was inferred
yesterday at his former home in King
and Queen.
Yesterday court day was a big day
here with politicians. The crowd being
very large. a joint discussion was mr.
ranged between Generals Lee and Rosser.
"Our Fitz' met, as usual, with an ova-
ton, which pretty well indicated the pre-
ponderant sentiment: Don't discount Mid
dleSeX
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
Roman rntno-ic University.

ROME, Oct 26-The Pope has been ex-
changing views recently with Archbishop
Satoln, Papal Delegate 10 the Church
in the United States, concerning the
Roman Catholic University in Washing
ton. He has been criticized, It is said by
the men who are instigating adverse
criticism Of the university. and will soon
give the institution evidence Of his sup
port and satisfaction with its work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27

CHARLOTTE, n. G., Oct. 26.-Special.-
II is learned that the names Of at least
two North Carolinians are to be presented
in connection with the position Of Federal
Court judge, made vacant by the death
of Judge Hugh L. Bond. Hon. John
Goode. Of Virginia, IS also prominently
mentioned. 1t IS said that the Baltimore
bar will make special effort 10 secure
the position for one of its own members
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
". Il. BIBB's PROPOSITION.
The Government To Pay for tho Enamel
mated SlayeS-Ig IL "A Joke?

UattO NihNCt-tb ~ n OOAF
LOUISA, VA. oct. 26.-Special.-The
four friends Of Mr.. William Mills who
came on from Alabama with the corpse
of Mr.. Mills, returned by the evening
train yesterday.
Miss Lutte G.. Hunter and MT. II. M.
Butler were married last evening at
the residence Of the brides father c. ID.
NJ. Hunter Rev. w. +. Balm, of the
Methodist church, officiating.
Politics are very quiet. Rev. Professor
d. N. Mayo. OF the Oakland Academy
is devoting much time in making a
private personal canvass Of the county
After this election, It is thought he
will be a wiser man. He is asking the
vote Of every Baptist In the county, but
Will find that they win not support him.
Honorable w. e. Bibb in an article I'm
the last Louisa News, advocates the pay
ment OF $500 per capita, by the United
States government for all the negroes
emarcipated by the Lincoln proclamation,
one half TO go 10 the negro, the other
half 20 be paid the owner. He presents
II in such a way that it appears just
and right that IL should be done
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
SAYINGS or AMERICANS
That Have Become Famous-Their
Authors.

From various sources, such as the files
Of old papers and the conversation OF old
people. have been gathered the following
list Of quaint sayings OF some OF our
American heroes.
John c. Calhoun was the author Of
States Rights" as phrase in politics
Stephen A. Douglas was the father Of
"Squatter Sovereignty" Benjamin Frank
hn in Poor Richards Almanac" said:
God helps them that help themselves"
Three removes are as bad as a fire."
Early TO bed and early to rise, etc"
Mr. Jefferson said: Error of opinion
may be tolerated where reason is left fFaa
10 combat IT,"
Josiah Quincy said: establishments
VIII not fascinate US. nor threats OF a
halter frighten u.s."
Daniel Webster gave US the following
treasure for remembrance: II was born
an Americana live an Americana ex-
pect 10 die an American"
James Otis said: England may as well
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
MOHAMMED HAS COME.
lie VIII Visit the Worlds Fair and tho Ma
tionaI Capital.

Mohammed has come to the mountain.
! Only a portion Of the mountain would go
| to Mctammed, and he had to do some
thing In this case the mountain is the
United States. and Mohammed is the
gentlemen whose picture appears here.
and whose name, as told by his card,
is Eikag Mohammed Alaiwa. He is the
chief dragoman for Messrs. Cook 81 Son
in Egypt and is a veritable king OF drago-
men. Hundreds uTcn hundreds OF Amer
leans have made the Nile rip under
Muhammeds care, and all have vouched
in more ways than enc to his efficiency
and attention. MOhammed, with one or
his assistants, young Egyptian named
Matmont, has been out 20 Chicago in
charge OF a part Of Cocks exhibit, and
a day or so ago passed through Washing
ton on his way 10 New York, and then
10 the land Of the pyramids. With his
rstive costume and turban. he has OK
cited a good deal Of attention, as he
wandered around the city
Mohammed is forty-eight years Of ege
and Is a native Of Luxor Egyp-. He is
a full blood Arab with great influence
among his countrymen. Since 1870 he has
been a shining light among the Nile
dragc men, and thousands Of travellers owe
a considerable share Of their pleasure 20
his care, quaint remarks and intelligent
descriptions.
While at the fair he met $40 persons
who had gone up the Nile under his care,
and these $40 persons have all signed their
names in a book which he carries. This
book Is valuable in other ways, as, be-
sides the names mentioned. IL contains
the autographs Of President Cleveland.
and all the fair directors, commissioners
and lady managers. Mohammed speaks
frst-class English. although his construc-
ton at times is a little peculiar. People
who have been up the Nile with MOham-
med will recall his warning. Galloping
donkeys no good; monument tickets very
much wanted"
To a Star reporter who ran across
Mohammed during his stay in Washing
ton he gave some OF his impressions.
Eyes. yes, America is a great country"
said Mohammed and the Americans are
a great people. The fair was a splendid,
magnificent concern"
Did / see much OF the Cairo street
there? La La! Cairo street plenty much
great fake"
Mohammed leaves almost Immediately
for Cairo, and will 80 up the Nile on the
Every Man. Woman and Child in Richmond
will tell you that no other house D0ES-EYER
DID-or EVER WILL-sell such STERLING
rrFTN - =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
An Ola Soldier Made Happv.

During my term Of service in the army
] contracted chronic diarrhoea," says A.
Z. Bending, OF Halsey, Oregon. since
then l have used great amount OF medl-
cine, but when ] found any that would
give me relief they would injure my stom-
ach. until Chamberiain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy was brought 70
my notice. I used II and will say It is
the only remedy that gave me permanent
relief and no bad results follow" For
sale by Owens Minor Drug Co., P. NJ.
Slaughter. e. p. Reeves & Co. and II. O..
Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27

ROME, oct 26-The government mas
again notified the Vatican that It VIII
continue to refuse equators 20 the ltallan
bishops nominated at the recent cohsis-
tory, until the Vatican shall recognize
King Humbert's right TO nominate the
Patriarch Of Venice. In consequence
OF this action Of the government the
Pope will not appoint any italian bishops
at the December consistory.
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Asheyille Items.

ASHEvILLE, n. c., Oct. 26.-special.-
Columbus Jackson who is wanted here
for forgery, has been arrested in Spartan
burg. s. c., and a special officer left here
Yesterday for the purpose Of bringing him
back. -
Collector Kope Elias is in Washington
city looking after his interests before the
committee that is investigating the
CHARGES AGAINST him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27

Literature certainly runs in the Green
smith family. The two daughters write
poetry that nobody will print the sons
write plays that nobody Will act. and the
mother writes novels that nobody will
read"
And what does the father write?"
"Oh, he writes checks that nobody will
cash. Press and Printer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
COLORED BoY DROWkHD.
DIR. Hollis Energetic Campaign For the
Senate

CLAREMONT, VA. oct. 26.-special.-
While endeavoring to step from the tug
Simpson. Of the Richmond Towing and
Transportation Company. to a schooner
near by. n colored youth named Bra
barry. Of Roxbury, Charles City county
fell into the river this morning and was
drowned.
DR.. NJ. Q. Holt. Democratic nominee from
this district for the Senate, is pushing
his campaign with true Democratic zeal,
and will. in spite Of the Populists' reports
to the contrary. roll up big majority.