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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
THOSE TORWENTORt.
Getting a Rise Out Of somebody" is Great
Pleasure.

The man or woman who seems 10 have
adopted the function OF destroying the
peace of every one who allows himself 20
be disturbed by a rancOrOus tongue is gem
orally a coward. and carefully avoids those
who are not afraid TO retort upon their
tormentors, says Waverley Magazine.
Nothing Is safe from people Of this order,
they love TO destroy a friends faith in
his friend, a girls faith In her lover. They
overthrow the harmless egotism which
makes man stand fairly well in his own
esteem by ofticiously holding the mirror
up 10 nature They are the terrors OF
clubs, the scOurge OF married life, the
causes Of disBBion among friends, the
sources Of most evil-speaking, lying and
sandering. and the objects or a timid hate
and fear wherever they 90. Alas. poor
souls. through what unhappiness have
they dragged themselves before they
learned 10 hate ali happiness in others
Moreover. the end OF the general tormen-
tor is that he becomes the self-tormentor,
like Hoods hedgehog:
"Tormenting himself with his prickles.'
But the art and pleasure or tofmenuns
is not only known to such as these. fe0-
ple torment with a difference, and the
practice is not always ill-natured. The
amusement which is best known as get
ting a rise out OF somebody IS one that
is very often enjoyed by the kindest and
most genial OF men, who have never quite
lost certain mischievous spirit which
they possessed as schoolboys. Not even
the most demure Of womanlsind are entire
ly free from this same spirit or mischief.
II IS impossible 70 torment man who IS
absolutely free from self-esteem, and this,
too. may be pleaded as an excuse for tor
menting those whose vanity is thin-skinn-
ed. One may love a friend with perfect
sincerity and yet take a wicked pleasure
in occasionally pricking the most vulnera-
bic side Of his character. IL is not easy
to explain tho exact nature OF the enjoy
ment derived from his contoruons we
discover that we have power over our
friend, and we exercise 1t. A contempt
bic practice. serious people will say. Very
likely but then serious people are gener-
ally the victims. The suggestion OF supe-
rior intellect in their manner IS IN ltselI
provocation, and all unconsciously they
invite attacks which they can neither I'M
derstand nor parry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
individuality in Typewriting.

"There is almost as much individual
ltv I'm typewriting as In handWrltiils'
saws an old Maine stenographer Ine
other day a prominent business man III
Portland brought In a type-wiltten
mage He had discovered several Vitai
alterations I'm 1t that materially aHected
his interests, for the page was portion
~ an important legal document
you wrote that, didn't your he ask
ed
81 looked at II and said, NO, sir >
"Why. yes, you did; you made this
coov FIVE years ago, and | sent 1t 10
this man in the West He recently
claimed more than he was entitled 10
and forwarded the alleged documentary
proof Yet | never sent him anything
like that Il seems 20 me. Can't you
remember something about it,
"sWen. sir. I never wrote that page
of manuscript. I'm sure Of that
"sYet. the lawyer could scarcely be
convinced. saying that he had stood
over me when / wrote the copy"
IL was afterward developed, the type
writer explained. that the Western man
had had one page Of the document
rewritten. and the counterfeit was so
exactly a duplicate that only the keen
eyes and unerring instinct Of the type
writer detected the fraud. The Western
man weakened on his claim. Nearly all
the big firms of lawyers and business
men now sign every page OF a type
written document in the margin, and as
an additional precaution seal its pages
AGAINST separation. The opportunities
FOR fraud otherwise are too abundant
Boston Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
PERSON AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facs About Richmond's VII
lens aud O. her datters.

Rev. Hartley Carmichael received a
cablegram yesterday announcing the ued "a
! of his aged mother. She had been III leeo1e
| health for some time.
Yesterday was the regular day ior the
monthly meeting Of the Committee on
Health. but on account of the progress
of the State Fair no quorum could De
secured.
Mr.. j. T. Gill and wife, OF Danville,
are in the city. Mrs. GU Is being treated
by DR.. Mcclure at St. Luke's Home.
Mrs. ]. Dunlop Moncure ana dausnter'
of Williamsburg, Va, are visiting Ntts,
j. G. Treviian, at No. 3l6 south Ihlrd
street
Rev. John a. Smith, Of Caroline county
and Miss Addie Cullingworth, OF this
city, were united in marriage AT EasI
End Baptist church Wednesday nisht'
The ceremony was performed by me pas
tor, Rev. Joel T. Tucker. assisted by heV.
Mcdaniel Rucker, a brother-in-iaw or
the groom.
Mrs. Fred. =. Woodward, OK Grove
avenue, returned home yesterday AFTER
a prolonged absence at Green Springs
Louisa county, and also at washington
her former place of residence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
FORFOLE's ALMsHOUsE.
Healtbfulness OF Location Discussed-Ald
For Brunswick.

NORFOLK, VA. Oct. Especial
Portsmouth Council. Royal Arcanum, has
assessed each OF its members fifty cents
10 raise a fund for the Brunswick yellow
fever sufferers.
The people OF this vicinity are contri-
buting literally 10 the support Of Bruns-
wick's unfortunate people. Mayor Rain. Of
Portsmouth, has appointed a committee
10 solicit funds.
Norfolk and Portsmouth will remember
the generous inflow Of provisions and
money in answer 10 their appeals under
like circumstances in the year 1855.
Sturgeon Memorial Baptist church, of
this city, has extended a call to Rev w.
+. Watson, OF Roxboro, n. G.. 1t has been
accepted, and the new minister will enter
upon the discharge of his duties Novem-
Der the list. lie is young man of great
promise.
A sensation has been created IN this
city by the statement of the keeper Of
the city almshouse. that on account of
the unhealthfulness Of the location, he had
been compelled to move his family 10 the
city. The city almshouse Is located In
Norfolk county about four miles from the
city. 1t Is a massive brick structure.
which was erected In 1890 at a cost Of
SIS, 900.
Inere IS attached TO the house one
hundred acres OF good farm land It was
the original plan to cultivate the farm,
which would. In a measure, support the
institution. Farming did not pay and the
land was rented out at 800 per year
just about enough 10 pay toll over the
beautiful shell road 10 the city
In justification Of his action, the super
fntendent shows that since July 9th last,
out OF total Of sc persons 10 have died
Nearly all Of the inmates as well as the
persons employed at the almshouse have
been sufferers more or less from malaria
The city physician has been instructed
10 submit a report as to the cause OF
sickness II Is now believed that the in
stitution VIII have to be moved TO anoth-
er locality, which will cause the city TO
sustain heavy loss.
Hon. John II. Massey is announced to
speak at Hickory Ground, Norfolk county
on the 18th. lie will have large audience
The Popuiists are strong I'm this sec
ton and well organized. Judge Kerr of
Colorado, spoke there and started
club
The italian societies of this CITY and
Richmond celebrated to-day the discovery
or America by Columbus. Speeches were
delivered at Emerald Hall TONIGHT. which
were followed by n banquet and a ban.
The speakers We're: Messrs l.. l., KEEL
lam and Joseph Casabona, OF Norfolk.
and Charles Donati and James Botto, OF
Ii~NmQnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
JOSEPH JONES RETENGE E.
He Prevented Maggie GiIiIgan's Marriage
But IL cost Him s1O.


II sometimes costs $40 TO break up
wedding in Harlem. Margaret Gilligah Is
the girl whom this story concerns She
lives with her parents at 1869 Avenue A.
Joaenh Jones. Of 1853 Avenue a, was
engaged 10 her, but because she contlhueu
IN smile on other acquaintance, Joseph
regard changed TO Jealous indignauon'
and the engagement was broken on
Nfiss CIlliean afterward found FAVOR IN
the ewes OF Arthur Brett, and PROMISED
to marry him. -. .,ooo
The marriage was to have taken place
Yesterday. and Miss Giliigan tod all her
friends and prepared her wedding outiit'
r,,+ four DAYS ago Brett called on her
and said that he could never marry her.
Persistent and fearful urging LED Brett
IN admit that Jones was at the bottom or
the mischief.
Miss Cfliean learned that Jones had
said things about her. SO she had MIN
summoned TO the Harlem Police court
TO answer for his conduct.
II want the case adjourned until ! can
get a lawyer" Jones said 90 Justice
Welde.
"Why?" asked the Justice.
Because am In the wrong, Jones an
swered with unusual candor.
"rhen you have been telling stories
against this girl?'
well, you see, / bad some beer ln'
Jones said.
He admitted that the tales he had told
were false. and Justice Welde fined him
sl0.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
French Cook.

The making Of a man cook In France
is a long and tedious process. 4 young
man, when he decides to pursue culinary
career. selects hisnOminal instructor 10
whom he pays a sum equivalent 70 50.
The aspirant il first assigned TO the veg
etable cook, who teaches him TO prepare
the raw materials. When he has mas
tered this he is initiated into the mystery
Of cooking them. This thoroughly learn
ed he studies the way Of cutting up raw
meats, Of preparing fish, and how 10 stuff
dress. truss and lard, game and poultry.
When he has learned this he is placed
before the range, where he receives in
struetions in the various process OF broil-
ing. frying. roasting and baking. When
he graduates from this department he
passes under the control Of the second
cook. who reveals 20 him the mysteries
OF sauce and soups. The interest OF this
funcuonary In his pupil it is necessary
10 accelerate with liberal and frequent
tins. The student is then put in charge
Of the pastry cook, to whom he serves
long apprenticeship In all that pertains TO
the concoctlon Of sweets, pastries and
ices This completes his culinary edu-
cation Of a competent cook.-Argouaut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
The Atlnntlc's Bed.

1t seems that the hollow Of the Atlantic
Is not strictly n basin whose depth IN
creases regularly towards the center, the
latest investigations showing that II Is
rather a saucer or disnlike one, so even
is the contour Of its bed. IL is found mat,
proceeding westward from the Irish coast
The ocean bed deepens very gradually
In fact for the first go miles the gradient
is but feet to the mile, though in the
next twenty miles the fall is more than
1900 feet, so precipitous being this sud
den descent that. in many places, depths
Of 200 TO 600 fathOmS are encountered
In very close proximity TO the f00-fathom
line. with the depth OF l 800 TO 1000 faith
oms the sea bed in this part Of the At
lantlc becomes a slightly undulGting plain,
whose gradients are so light as 10 show
but little alteration OF depth for some
800 miles: the extraordinary hatness OF
these submarine prairies, therefore rem
dering the familiar idea Of basin rath-
er inappropriate. The greatest depth
i'm the Atlantic is claimed TO have been
found some 100 miles TO the northward OF
the Island Of St. Thomas, where sound
ings Of 1875 fathoms were obtained. The
seas around Great Britain, instead OF
forming r part Of the Atlantic hollow,
as heretofort generally regarded are
now alleged 10 be rather a part of the
platform banks Of the great European
continent which the ocean has oVerfOwed.
Fire and Water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

campaigning the expedition to study the
habits Of the camel. Most OF the trans
portation of the soldiers baggage was
done By these ships Of the desert" as
they are called, and at night some OF the
newspaper men spent portion OF their
leisure trying 10 learn something new
about these strange creatures.
One Of them. who was an inveterate
smoker. discovered that tho camel Is a
great lover OF tobacco. Let any one
smoke a pipe or cigar IN the camel com
pound, said he, and the camel VIII FOL
low the smoker about, place his nose 10
the burning tobacco, inhale the fumes
with prolonged sniff. swallow the smoke
then throwing his head up. with mouth
agape and eyes upturned. showing the
bloodshot whites. win grunt sign OF &C
stacy that would make the fortune OF
low comedian in love scene
SO II any of you have a pet Gamer VIZ
seems to be longing for something ana
refuses TO be comforted until ne sets ~
you might give him a cigar ne Is US
ually so intelligent that It would proDaD.5
take very few lessons to teach MN 10"
10 smoke in a most expert fashion'-fiaf-
pers Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
CUT MS TURO4T
Terrible Deed of Prominent citizen oil
wilkes County.

WINSTON. n. c., Oct. 12.-Special.--
The particulars Of a sad affair In wilkes
county were received here to-day. Mr..
Joe Mcneil and son went out in the woods
before breakfast To cut sweep fov q
cane mill. When the tree was nearly
down. the son told the father TO get out
OF the way. Failing to move, the boy
went up to his father, when he discov-
cred that his throat was cut from ear TO
ear. The windpipe was severed half in
two.
The father held the razor in his hand
with which he committed the deed. He IS
still alive. but there is little hope for his
recovery. Mr.. Mcneil is fifty years Old
and is one OF the cOunty's best citizens.
Insanity is thought TO be the cause Of the
rash act.
Rev. i. G.. Broughton, pastor OF the
Broad Street Baptist church of this city,
has accepted a call to the Calvary Pap
fist church at Roanoke. He will leave
here the LIST of November. The Winston
church will call another pastor at once.
Jim James. a desperate character, has
been arrested, and is now I'm Wilkes coun-
~ jail on the charge OF killing j. y. MIL
Ter, I'm the upper part Of that county, on
April 3, 1892. James has been living in
Alabama since the murder.
The Blue Ridge Conference OF the NJ. T..
Church North, opened to-day at Mount
Pleasant church, near Winston. Bishop
Hurst. OF Washington city. is presiding.
The first session was taken up with call
ing the roll and appointment of commit
tees. Fifty preachers are in attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
WANTED FOR FORGERY.
go<SoKE xUTHORITIEs Nv QUEST
or cLKMEST WILKINS.
Young Engiishman Charged WIN Ae"s-
ing the Confidence Of Rev. N.Y. HAIL
Loving Protects Ills gondsmen'

ROANOKE. VA, Oct. l2.-Speciai.-
Clement wilkins. an educated ana pol
,shed hammered young Engiishman, Is
wanted here for various Offences among
them forging the name OF Rev. J. Cieve-
land Hall. OF Christ Episcopal church, TO
several checks.
when last heard of he was in Wash
ington. where ne obtained by wire $40
from Mrs. d. J.. Taylor, OF Orange va
lie sent to that lady telegram OF dis
tress. TO which he signed the name Of
George w. Taylor, a son doing business
here and for whom Wilkins worked until
he ned.
Tire Populist convention, called TO meet
here to-day to nominate SENATOR faueo
20 materialize.
The Populists are arranging TO put
their best speakers in this immediate sec
ton.
Captain Edmund r. Cooke. candidate for
governor, and w. j. Kerr, Of Colorado.
will speak at Salem Saturday; Hon. jerry
Simpson. OF Kansas. at the same place
on next Thursday and Mr.. Robert Grave
". of Henry county, and MIR. William
Baker. OF Kansas, at the same place next
Monday.
The Magic City Social Club was char
tered here to-day. This is one Of many
clubs which VIII operate here when local
option goes Into effect on LIST Of next May.
Fleming Loving. the late paying teller
OF the First National Bank. who is charged
with being a defaulter in the sum OF
H.05.75. to-day united with his wife in
deciding two houses, several shares OF
stock in the Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association and his household furniture.
to Charles w. Thomas. City Treasurer.
and his brother-in-law, 10 reimburse him
fog money he viii have TO pay the bank
as surety on Lovings bond.
Loving has not yet returned TO the
city. although urged 70 do so, but he is
accessible TO his attorney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CONVENE.
The Annual Convocaiion and Banquet
Takes Place at the Masonic Temple.

fakf- race st tue MhroHtt htmptt.
The regular annual convocatlon Of the
| Grand Commandery, Knights Templar,
Of Virginia, was opened at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Yesterday in the beautiful Gothic cham
Der at the Masonic Temple.
The Right Eminent Commander Green
wood made an address. which was very
beautiful, and referred 10 many decis-
ions on Templar law.
The Grand Cowmandery voted $500
annually % the support OF a school at
the Masonic Home the subscription 90 be
In charge OF a committee composed OF
Eminent Sirs j. Thompson Brown, Fred
Greenwood, and John p. Mayer.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: h. y. Downham. Alex
andria, Va, Grand Commander; j. Park
Corbin. Fredericksburg. Deputy Grand
Commander: John r. Parham, Petersburg.
Grand GeneralissimO; T.. II. Miller, pan
vile. Grand Captain-General; j. II.
Capers, Richmond. Grand Senior Warden;
J. Howard Waite, stanton. Grand
Junior Warden; J. V. Bidgood. Richmond,
Grand Treasurer. W. y. lsaacs, RICH
m0nd. Grand Recorder: Rev. George W.
Dame. Danvnle, Grand Chaplain; General
p. r. Woodhn. Soldiers Home, Grand
Standard Bearer; ]. r. billiard Lynch
burg. Grand Sword Bearer.
After the disposal of routine business
and the installation Of the new officers,
the Commandery adjourned until =. NJ.
The evening session was occupied prin-
clpally IN the hearing Of the reports OF
committees. and at s o'clock they ad-
journed TO the banquet room, where
most elegant spread awaited them.
After the banquet, which was gotten up
I'm splendid style by Steward Krause, the
Shriners held a meeting and conferred
degrees upon nine new members. TWO
Of the grand officers Of the Virginia Con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
YTRGINIA FIELD SFORrs.
Annual Meeting of the Association and
Elections OF Officers.

Elections OF Omccrs.
The annual meeting Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association was held in the
office OF the Southern Planter yesterday
morning. President Polk Miller was in
the chair snd Secretary John w. Pierce
recorded A large number OF members
were present.
President Miller submitted his annual
report, which gave an interesting account
of the work OF the association since its
last meeting. lie spoke I'm kindly terms
Of the Virginia Press in printing his
circular last winter calling upon the peo-
pie TO feed the birds during the fearful
cold snap, when the ground was covered
with snow for several weeks. He said
this appeal was most literally responded
10. and that it was only I'm a few in
stances, where children caught and cared
for the partridges. that the remuneration
ne offered was asked for. lie also stated
that hawk traps that had been sent
out by the association had reaped a rich
reward. He concluded by making a
strong appeal for a law on game that IS
now unprotected and FOR sections that
now have no law.
From the report Of the treasurer #
followed hat the finances Of the nssoci3-
ton are I'm good condition.
The following officers were elected for
the next year; President. Polk Miller;
Secretary and Treasurer John w. Pierce;
Nice-P Presidents: Thomas J. Crowder. II.
II. Downey II. S. Williams. J. J.. Mason,
W. J. Hubbard. r. G.. Southall, Wlndham
Robertson.
Executive Committee: John S. Wise,
". J. Hubbard A. W. Ball. ". A. Dick
inson. Andrew Krause and William l..
BCYd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
MS FIRST MARRraGE CEREMONY
The Elevator Boy Performs fie"s'"S
unty as Justice Of the Poace.

Tho Elevator Boy Performs "A pressing
Duty as Justice IF the Peace
Judge Nick Walsh, the elevator boy IN
the Weldon building who was etected
q rustice of the Peace last spring IN Jer-
sew CITY. says the New YORK sun OF
sunday performed his first marriage eere-
monv Yesterday. A young couple calieu
At the weldon building and asked where
tbev could find the Justice OF the feace.
Nicl, introduced himself as a member OF
the Judiciary. His youthful appearance
and the uniform he wore made the couple
q little doubtful, but Nick had no difficult
80 in producing corr0boratiye evidence.
os every lawyer in the big building knows
hin and salutes him as Judge" The
couule informed him that they desired 10
no married The Judge has no office
evcent the elevator car, and was also
handicapped by not having a copy or
Nixon's forms containing the marriage
service.
AS. however, 1t was the first oppor-
tunity which had presented itself TO mar
~ a couple, he determined not to lose H.
Calling his assistant TO take charge OF
the elevator he conducted the couple
around 10 Justice LOckw0od's office in
washington street, where he procured a
COPY Of Nixon and performed the cere-
mony The couple were kirke Smith.
% years old, OF Petersburg. Va, ana
Kate Neugh, aged q, Of Holland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13
KOPE ELIAS AGAIN.
1HOUGUT HE Will ASH FOR EITEN-
SION or TIME no MEET CHARGES.
Conformation by the Senate Regarded
DoubtfuI-Test of Strength Between
Vance and Ransom.

AsHEvILLE, n. c., Oct R.-Special.-
Pink Causler, colored, was shot and
slightly wounded at Biltmore. day or
two ago. by w. w. Duncan, both OF the
men being employees on the Vanderbilt
estate. TWO bullets struck Causier IN the
arm and one in the leg, all infiicting
painful wounds.
Duncan made good his escape after the
shooting. He came here a short while
ago from South Carolina and is believed
10 have fed TO that State. The con-
dition OF causler. the wounded man, Is
anything but satisfactory.
Joseph Bryson, a young negro, was ar
rested in this city on a charge OF highway
robbery supposed to have been perpetrat-
ed near Hot Springs last week
The man who was robbed was white
and lost about five dollars. Bryson'
though protesting his innocence, was
turned over to the chief Of police OF Hot
Springs. who took him back to that place
to stand trial.
II is now thought that Laughter, who
was shot and badly wounded by HeD.
Brown on d. l.. Reynolds farm last
Saturday. win recover Brown has not
yet been apprehended, though various ana
conflicting reports Of his whereabouts have
been received by Sheriff Brookshire and
his deputies.
The Oaks Hotel property. including the
building and five adjoining vacant lots,
was sold at public auction in this city
Yesterday under deed Of trust. The pro-
perry was bought by Mr.. MadduX, presi-
dent OF the Western Carolina Bank, Tor
H4500. a little more than one-third It's
worth at a conservative estimate.
The Richmond 4 Danville authorities
here have decided upon a reduction OF
10 ner cent. i'm the salaries Of their en-
ployes on account Of the hard times anu
consequent small receipts. II is under
stood that the old salaries VIII De Ies'Oi
ed as soon as business tusuhes II.
IT ts runored here that Collector Rope
F,Iiae has asked the Finance committee
81 Tho limited States Senate for an eX-
tension OF time in which to meet the
charges that have been preferred against
him nv Senator Zeb. Vance. Wen inform
"a men here believe that his confirmation
is extremely doubtful.
A great deal Of interest Is being man
Tested in the outcome Of this night as II
&c Relieved TO mean a trial OF strength
between Senators Ransom and Vance VINO
il appears. are not on the best OF terms.
Letters OF regret at their inability 10
attend were read at the Waynesville En-
campment OF Confederate Veterans yes
terady evening, from Senators Ransom
and Vance and General James Long
street.
The annual election Of officers resulted
as follows: Commander, W. B. Ferguson;
Historian. Judge j. c. l.. Gredger; AS
sistant Historian. r. d. Gilmer.
The meeting next year will be held az
Brvson City, Swain county. The crowd In
attendance to-day exceeds two thousand.
Addresses were delivered by Justice Avery
OF the Supreme Court; Professor ;. A.
Chambers. Of Waynesville; Captain W. J.
Gre1eer. Of Madison, and Lieutenant
Parker, Of Cleveland county.
Rev p. 4. Young, of Tennessee. read
q noem entitled Confederate Soldier"