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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
TeIroranhlc RreYiflns.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nav 10-The
Alabama Pharmaceutical Association ad-
j0urned to-day after a twO-days' session.
f. T. Calf. Of Selma. was elected presl-
dent and Admission selected as the next
place of meeting.
PARIS. May l0.-The Debats comment
ing on Emperor Williams speech 10 tho
officers Of the guards SAYS That the chief
feature Of the speech IS tina, II contains
nothing that need alarm the neighhOrs
OF Germany ON the other hand. tho
Temps considers the Emperor's speech a
monacing one.
CHARLESTON, S. c.. May lO.-Rufus
Sanders and Rufus Moore had a fight
I'm Barnwell today. Sanders used a knife
and Moore "A pistol. Sanders was shot
dead, and Moore will probably die from
the effects Of "A cut on the temple.
Sanders young daughter. seventeen years
old, gave birth 10 a child yesterday, and
Moore was reported 20 be It's fath-r.
Sanders started out to XIII Moore and
met his own death.
CHICAGO. ILL. May l0.-Gus Thomas
ton and Cornelius Wagner, Worlds Fair
laborers. and Andrew Olson. an empl0ye
OF the Pullman Car Wheel Works. in
attempting 70 board an Illinois Central
passenger train in Pullman this morn
ing. stepped from behind a freight train
directly i'm front OF a switch engine.
which was running In an opposite direc-
ton and concealed from their view. and
all three were instantly killed. Antoine
Westine. another iabOrer, was Knocked
down by the engine and severely injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
HOPE MONUMFNT UNIFIED.
Colonel j. Il. Cary, of Richmond, the Ora
tor of the Occasion.

NORFOLK, VA. May 1O-Special-
The James Barron Hope monument was
unveiled this afternoon in the presence
Of about 1900 people Colonel l.. d.
Stark. president OF the James Barron
Hope Monument Association, presided.
Dr. George W. Armstrong made the
opening prayer. followed by an address
by the president giving brief history
OF the organization and its work. At
the conclusion of his remarks the monu-
ment was unveiled by James Barron
Hope Mari, grandson of Captain Hope,
little fellow five years OF age.
Colonel j. b. Cary. of Richmond. was
then introduced. and delivered a beau
tiful Grafton
The monument is twenty feet high
seven feet at the base and is constructed
of Richmond granite. II is very beauti-
ful and was made by the Copper Mar
bic Works of this city There were pres
ent Pickett-Buchanan Camp Of Confed-
crate Veterans and the camps Of Ports
mouth and Berkeley and Hampton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
THE STANTON "VETS."
yEvORTtI DAY MOST APPRO-
pETATELY OBsERyED.
"Cyclone" jim Marshall Welcomed Back
to the Home OF His thiluhoo"-'o''
O'FerraIi and SIR. Tucker Present.

sTAUNTON. VA. May lO-Speciai.-
To-day was appropriately selected by the
Stonewau Jackson Camp OF the veterans
az Memorial day. which seemed also TO
commemorate the deeds Of that great
captatn. Thomas Jonathan Jackson, The
most heroic figure Of the Confederate
States war. As the years roll by the en-
thusiastic crowds evidence the fidelity Of
the "vets." and the force with which
they tell their story TO the rising gene
ration. To-day witnessed the largest
crowd nm decoration day for many years.
u vas t,oov,n that the old augusta boy.
"CvcloDe" Jim Marshall, would be here.
and he drew a crowd, and those VINO heard
his splendid address to-day were fuiiy
rcnaid and were thoroughly satisned.
-r,-outv wears absence from his old
home had not efaced the memory OF ms
bovhood. aad the earnest handshahcs Of
his roipbbors fully testified the kindly
relation between them. while tender re-
ference 10 his old home and his moth n
brought tears into many eyes. The pro-
cession formed on Main street, already
bedccked in holiday attire, and marched
TO the cemetery under Major j. W. Drake
as chief marshal. The military was rep
resented bv the Roller cadets. FishDurne ?
School and the West Augusta Guards. on
course the StonewaI band was present.
Prayer was offered by Or. J. II. BOYD
Of the Methodist church. Professor Chds'
s Roller read the poem, The soldicr
Dream" bv Hon. Daniel y. Lucas, OF
CharlestOwn, W. Va.
The purposes and plans Of the camp
.f,f It- led HOfrnk1ES.
and the orator OF the day, Hon. James
W. Marshall. was introduced by Julian
Pratt. Mr.. Marshalls address capuVatel
his hearers The earnestness Of the man.
his full-souled sympathy with the oc IT,
sion and interest i'm the survivors or the
bloody tragedy" spoke with a power
which words could not convey while ms
address throughout was full OF sWehdlu
thought. burning patriotism ana love III
the Southland and "a reunited country
II was a splendid effort Colonel Charles
r. O'Ferrall was present and III reSpoi'se
to calls. merely excused himself, SAYING
he would be heard on another occasion.
Hon. St. George Tucker was also present
but did not respond 20 calls made upon
him.
Hon. William Mclaughlin adjourned his
court and attended the services at the
cemetery. Captain James Bumgardner'
always a favorite replied happily TO the
demands Of his people.
The following officers Of the Augusta
Memorial Association were elected for
the next year. President. Captain w.
Henry: Secretary, George W. May Treas
urer. f. y. Berkeley, and seven Vice-presi-
dents.
The ladies' served free lunch in the
hall of the Jackson Camp.
NJ
funeral Of Young Fulcher at the Lutheran
church this evening gave evidence OF
the deep sympathy felt by this community
for the afnlcted family. Young Fulcher
was run over and killed by Chesapeake
and Ohio train, as reported yesteriiy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Fnlsconnl Chnrch Cnnsccratcd.

BIG STONE GAP. VA, May 1o.-Spe-
cial-Yesterday Christ Protestant Epis-
copal church was consecratcd. Bishop
Randolph was present for the consecra-
ton ceremony. and in addition admin
isterd the rite Of confirmation 10 six new
members. The subject Of the Bishop s
sermon was ~ Christian Character
as developed by Christian love on the
foundation Of tho Ten Commandments.
It was an excellent discourse, and was
listened 10 attentiyely by the large con-
gregation.
Rev. J. \. Straley pastor Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church here, left for the
Worlds Fair last week
Strawberries have come 10 town.
Sunday afternoon. bv special request
Bishop Randolph confirmed Mr.. H. j..
Montciro. son Of Or. Monteiro, OF Ricn-
mond. and his wife.
Pending the action Of the Water-Norks
Company. the fountain at the Fitth-street
bridge has ceased its musical play and
the residents Of Plat No. 3 miss the rain
bows that IL made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Rev. Mr. Dixon Purchases n Launch.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, May W.--Spe-
cial.-The Protestant Episcopal church
OF this city is fast nearing completion
and IL is thought VIII be ready Tor dedl-
cation in about thirty days.
The steamboats, plying between mere ana
Norfolk are making double service no"
each day in order to accommodate the
perishable business.
At a call meeting OF the citizens OF
Cape Charles TO nominate mayor TO De
voted for May 18th. John W. Carroll was
unanimously chosen.
Rev. Thomas Dixon, Jr., OF this city.
has Just bought aid brought into our
harbor a beautiful little naptha launch
10 be used when be goes off on cunning
trips.
Mr. Dixon has consented 10 deliver his
famous lecture on Fools" in the opera
House next Friday night. May 18th, for
the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
From the present OUTLOOK II seems we
are TO have another building boom In
our city this spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
THE QUEEN VAS PRESENT.
Her Majesty Conducts the Ceremony of the
Opening of the Imperial Institute.

LONDON, May 10.-The British Impe-
rial Institute was opened to-day. The
brilliant ceremony was conducted by Her
Majesty, queen Victoria. The sun shone
brightly. 1t was what the British call
Queens weather" and the occasion was
therefore most propitious for the homage
OF Her Maiestys subjects upon this,
which, it is said, will be her last public
appearance
The Queen started from Buckingham
Palace at 1919. The Royal procession
consisted Of six carriages. Her Majesty
appeared 10 be IN good health and IA
dant spirits She bowed necessarily in
response 10 the cheers Of multtudes, who
thronged the route to the Institute. The
Queen reached the Institute at 1880. The
Prince of Wales and other members Of
the Royal family was also present
TlN Prince of Wales read an address 10
Her Majesty from the governing body OF
the British Imperial Institute, thanking
Her Majesty for the interest which she
had shown in the foundation and progress
OF the Institute The Queen read a formal
response in which she expressed the
hope that the work Of the British Imperial
Institute would inure 10 the advantage
of all the Empire. After the building
had been Ceclared inaugurated a splendid
master key of elegant workmanship was
metals and precious stones from all parts
Of the British Empire. The face of the
handle shows that of the insignia order
OF St. Michael and ST. George. and the
reverse shows the star Of India. The
handle is embellished with precious stones,
and the remainder of the key is gold.
This key the Queen inserted In the beau
tiful silver model Of the Imperial Institute.
which was presented to the Prince and
Princess Of Wales upon their silver we'd
ding day by the citizens of London. The
placing of the key in the model COM
pleted the circuit of an electric signal 10
the Queens tower OF the Institute. where
a peal was Immediately rung on the bells.
simultaneously salvos were fired from
the guns of a battery of horse artillery.
drawn up in Hyde Park. This part Of the
ceremony having been concluded the
Queen returned to the east cOlonnade. and
entering her carriage was driven along the
Imperial Institute road to Queendale. the
enthusiasm Of the people being as strong
~ marked as on her arrival.
There is some comment especially in
Conservative circles. over the fact that
Gladstone was not among the distin-
guished men present at the opening Of the
Institute. Mr.. Gladstone's wife and daugh-
ter We're present, bus he was conspicuous-
~ absent John Morley. the Chief Score.
tary for Ireland, was also absent. Indeed
remarkably few members of the House Of
Commons were present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Lovincsfon News Votes.

LIVINGSTON. VA, May 10.-Special.-
We are now having fine seasons. The
wheat and grass crops are looking fine.
Our Senator. Hon. Taylor Berry, would
get a large vote In this county for Gov
ernor. lie is we'll qualified and a polished
gentleman.
Mrs Rose HOisley. a member Of the
Worlds Fair auxiliary board from this
county. has been very faithful and sue
cessful in raising a fund for the Worlds
Fair. and has been invited 20 assist the
lady manager, Mrs Beale, I'm entertaining
in the Mount Vernon building while there.
While the health OF the county is gen
orally good, yet Jve are having a number
of deaths. Mrs HOPE Massie, OF Tye river,
died Il short time ago. her husband hay
ing died short time before.
Mrs. Robert Johnson died on Saturday,
and Mr. James Harris. Of ROckfsh.
dropped dead very suddenly while in APP
aren't good health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
French legation Vow an Enbl,,y.

PARIS. May iO.-The Chamber Of De-
putics to-day passed the bin raising the
French Legation iu Washington 10 the
rank OF an embassy. In the course or
the debate on the bin some objections
were raised on account OF the expenses
OF the change Premier Dupuy in an
swering these objections said that the
change was a necessary and advantage
Gus one, and that 30 would tend 10 tighten
the bonds OF friendship between the two
countries and emphasize the desire TO
live on a footing ~ mutual sympathy.
which the community Of origin Of the
two Governments explained and justified
in every way. The Premiers remarks
We're greeted with applause. The bill was
adopted by vote Of 1873 10 g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

owens & Minor. the druggists. desire rs
10 publish the following testimony as
they handle the remedy and believe IL to
be reliable.
bought a 50 cent bottle OF Chamber
lains's Pain Balm and applied IL 10 ny
limbs. which have been afflicted with
rheumatism at intervals for one year
Al the time / bought the Pain Balm l
was unable 20 walk. / can truthfulr
saw that Pain Balm has completely cured
me.-R II. Farr. Hollywood. Kan. Mr.
A. b Cox. the leading druggist az Holy
wood. vOuches for the truth OF the above
statement.-Owens * Minor Drug Coii-
pany. 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Another Failure Results.
Biz San Francisco Bank Failure.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1O.-The Bank
OF Santa Clara county to-day closed its
doors. The action was brought about
by the discovery that a shortage Of from
$4,000 70 $4,000 existed. G. C. Hay.
woods. the cashier Of the bank, died last
week and yesterday VI. NJ Leonard. ths
vice-president and manager, Informed
ali OF the directors that Irregularities
existed in the books. Leonard filed A
petition OF insolvency. placing the la
biities at $4,000 and the assets a,
$4,000. The belief Is both Leonard and
Dean. the cashiers. used the money for
speculation in mining stocks and real
estate. Leonard's schedule showed thar
he had borrowed $4,000 from tho bank
Most OF the notes are non-secured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
MIR. LAssITER'S ASSISTANT.
Mr. w. H. Mann, of Petersburg, Appointed.
Cnckade CITY Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA. May lO.-Special.
Mr.. William II. Mann. Of this city, re-
ceived this morning from President Cleye-
land his appointment as assistant dis
trict attorney for the Eastern district
of Virginia, and will qualify before Judge
Hughes on Tuesday next. The salary or
the office is $500 per annum. The APP
pointment was somewhat Of a surprise
TO Mr.. Mann, as he was not candidate
for this particular office. Mr.. Prentice,
of Suffolk. had been recommended for
the Office by District Attorney T. Il.
Lassiter.
Governor Mckinney has promised 10
attend the commencement exercises Of
The Virginia Normal and Collegiate In
stitute on the 10th instant, and will prob
ably make an address before the stu
dents.
Rev. H. W. Battle. pastor Of the First
Baptist church I'm this city, has accepted
an invitation TO deliver the Baccalaure-
ate address before the students OF the
State College of Science at Raleigh on
the 1ith of June next.
Professor w. c. Brown. Of Washington
and Lee University. will deliver a lee
ture before the students of the Southern
Female College Of this city on Saturday
evening next in College chapel His sub
ject will be: Student Life in University
Of Heidelberg" The lecture will be Illus
trated by lantern views and by German
SONGS by College Glce Club.
Mr.. William r. Mckinney. a prOmi-
nent young lawyer here, and president of
the city council, who has been confined
TO the house for more than a month from
slow fever. was able 20 be out on the
STREET to-day for the first time since his
Illness.
Up TO the present time the Excise
Board have approved sixty-four appli-
cations for liquor licenses.
Mr.. Fairman Rogers OF Newport who.
with his wife and a crew Of nine men.
arrived here yesterday afternoon I'm his
steam yacht Magnolia" left to-day al
1890 o'clock on his yacht for Annapolis.
Md Mr.. Rogers and his wife and all
of the crew Of the Magnolia" were
driven out this morning to the battle
fields I'm front Of Petersburg. Mr. Rogers
yacht is the finest water craft of its kind
that has been here in some years. and
was visited by great many Of our citi-
zens
United States Fish Commissioner F. c.
James, OF Washington, ID. c.. passed
through here this afternoon en- route 10
the Worlds Fair with a carload Of fish
from Morehead City y. c. There were
twenty or more different kinds OF the
finny tribe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May TO-
Special.-Captain Samuel NJ Teel whose
death at his home in this county. yester-
day was briefly announced ia The Times
to-day was a prominent farmer. and also
prominent I'm the official life of the county.
He was for many years sheriff. and held
other offices Of trust in all Of which he
discharged his duties with fidelity.
Edmunds Rhett the right fielder Of
the Varsity nine is in, but it is hoped
he will be in condition to play the next
game.
Chairman Thornton has permitted quite
a large number Of Withdrawals from
college.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

MEMPHIS. 10y l0-The trouble among
the newspaper fraternity is not yet con-
cluded and no one can tell where IL Will
end. In the afternoon papers Nj. Holmes
Cummins published the following card:
] deem 10 proper 20 state that iHasnuch
as Mr.. W. 4. Collier has awaited since
OF complying with any demand which
Saturday last until now for the purpose
Mr.. Carmack might make upon him. !
have advised Mr.. Collier that he has DIS
charged his obligations and should re
turn 20 his place OF business I'm the city.
(Signed) HOLMES CUMMlN,.
The next act in the play is matter OF
speculation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

There will be a concert at Ashland
on the night of the 22d of this month
for the benefit Of the Christian church
Of that place. The following is the pro-
Eramme:
/. Piano solo, Miss Mamie Walden. ..
Male quartette. Messrs. Cunningham.
Cardoza, Barker and Lehman 8. Solo.
Mrs. j. r. Durrett. e. Solo, T.. W.
Sweeney 8. Solo. Mrs r. s Vest. s..
Solo @. l.. Barker. Z. Solo. F. W. Cum
ningham. 8. Original recitation. B. F..
Tinsley. 9. Solo. Miss Nellie Whitehead.
lc. Solo C. +. Lehman. II. Piano solo.
Miss Leila Smith. u. Solo Miss Josie
Taylor. 10. Solo, H. r. Cardoza. H.
Duct. Mrs. Durrett and Barker. 10. Male
quartette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
The Commission Fails TO Agree.

COLUMBIA, s. C.. May ia commits
sion Of six men four doctors and two
laymen. appointed TO inquire into the
Charlie ston wife murderer Leyeile's sani-
~. have made a report 10 the Governor.
The commission disagrees, being equally
divided.
The Governor had hoped that their
report would give him some ground upon
which TO act. Levele Is sentenced TO
be hanged on the 18th instant. The Gov
ernor has not yet determined whether
he will commute him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Gasolinc ENnfnsinn.

~ 1215 yesterday there was an explo-
sion OF gasoline in a cellar AT No 3O7
north Sixth street, by which colored
man was seriously and perhaps fatally
burned.
The man. whose name is William Wood.
was attempting TO light gasoline lamp
ne applied match TO the burner and
round that the supply OF gas was ex-
hausted' as boy who had extinguished
the lamp the night before had simply
blown II out. and the gasoline had run
out on the ground. Wood threw the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
A WEDDING IND 4 TEA.
Captain George Desreaux WEEDS Miss Fan
ME 4. Waller.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May To-
Speciai.-Captain George Desreaux. of
Stafford county. and Miss Fannie T..
Waller, OF this city. were married to-
day at the home Of the bride In the
presence Of a gathering of friends OF the
happy couple. Rev j. c. Gray per-
formed the ceremony. The groom Is
seventy-seven years old. and has been
married twice before. The bride is about
nifty years OF age. After the ceremony
Captain and Mrs. Desreaux left FOR their
home in Stafford county. Captain Des-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Democrat. 10 Nleet.

CITY POINT, May lo.-Special.-A DEM
ocratic mass-meeting was held here last
night i'm the Knights OF Honor Hall. and
was largely attended by white and col
ored voters. Speeches were made by w.
j. Temple and others. Mr.. Temple the
candidate for county clerk. is very pop
ular with all parties. and much interest
Is manifested in the coming election.
Twenty-seven sailing vessels are I'm our
harbor delayed by the freshet from
reaching their destination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Ambulance Calls.

At : p. VI. to the Capitol Square. whore
a white boy had his foot badly cut with
glass. he was taken 20 his home, at
Tenth and Clay streets.
At 5:3j +. ~ TO the Tredegar Iron
Works. TO a colored man who had his
hand mashed. He was treated and left
At 7.45 =. NJ. 10 400 east Leigh street TO
a Colored woman who was badly hurt by
a fall. Taken TO her home. No. 1893 81.
John street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
Railway Assessments.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. May lO.-The rail-
road board OF equalization met to-day
ana made assessments for the year. No
material change was made, although in
some instances there were slight reduc-
lions. The railroads were notified to APP
pear June LIST ard enter protests they
might wish 10 make. IL Is not known
whether they will do anything besides
simply trust TO the decision Of the courts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

The Solid South tent OF the Memorial
Bazaar will give reception Friday from
TO II u. NJ. at the old Sp0tt house al.
the corner Of Third and Canal streets.
The house will be nicely decorated. and
lighted I'm the evening with Chinese Ian
terms and colored lights. Ice cream and
other refreshments will be served The
time from 10 o'clock will De devoted
10 the children, and the balance on me
evening 90 the older people An admis-
sion fee Of five cents will be charged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11

Dr. McCaw's horse, while standing in
front of his Office Tuesday evening. be-
care frightened and ran up Sixth street
towards his stable. In attempting 10
turn INTO the yard he struck his head
against the wall and injured himself ter
ribly Veterinary Surgeon fulton is at
tending the horse. which is thought TO be
fatally hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
A Real Tragedy on the Stage,

VIENNA, May lO-In a theatre q
Lomburg. the capital OF Austrian Ca
licia. last night Herr de Lezuk. one OF
the actors. walked 10 the lights. drew a
revolver. and i'm full sight OF the audi
ence. placed the weapon 20 his head and
blew his brains out. Jealousy OF a young
actress Is the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-11
A Lnnntir WANTS Office

WASHINGTON, May lO-Hami'on &
Saunders. Of Sumpter. appeared In Wash
ington six weeks ago seeking appointment
as Minister % Mexico. lie was soon dis
covered 10 be insane. and was sent home.
lie reappeared here yesterday and sought
admittance TO the White House last even.
ing. To-day he came back and was ra-
cognized and was taken In charge by
officers. He will be again sent % South
Carolina.