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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

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Program to be rendered ON Easter evening
at the Evangelical Church. All are cordial
ly invited to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
THE FEDER1L ELECTION LAW.
nr. Tacker's Repeal Bili 10 be Reported "a
the House on Thursday.

WASHINGTON. ID. G. Sept 1.-THE
Tucker bill for the repeal Of the Federal
election laws will be reported TO the House
Of Representatives Thursday, and the
debate thereon VIII probably begin at
the next succeeding session. This action
was determined on at the meeting OF the
Committee OF Election Of President and
Vice-President and members OF CongreSs
to-day The session was comparatively
brief and wa devoted largely TO O con-
sifentton OF the report prepared by Mr..
Tucker In support Of his bill. The majority
adopted the report and would have voted
10 present II 10 the House to-day had not
the Republican members ~ the committee
under the lead ~ Mr. Johnson. OF North
Dakota, aud Mr.. Curtis. IL New York.
asked 10 b. allowed 20 present their views
simultaneously with those OF the majori-
~ Thereupon II was voted 20 report she
bin Thursday. az which time the two
reports will be fled
Mr. Tucker says hfs report is brief, dts
cusang first the indebtedness Of such
laws, and second. tho demand and neces-
sity for their repeal The minority re-
port will be drawn by Mr. Johnson. after
consultation With hts associates on the
committee
As To the length OF time 70 be devoted
to the debate. Mr.. Tucker says there rs
no disposition on the part of The major
ity 20 restrict II. As long as any one de-
sires to speak. no objection will be In
terposed % his doing 30, but" he said.
I'VE shall not permit any delay simply for
the purpose of killing time. When 10 Is
apparent that the discussion had ex-
hausted Itself, there Will be- quorum
here to adopt an order from the Com
mittee on Rules fixing time when q
vote shall be taken"
Mr., Tucker says that In the course of
The debate there VIII be some interest
ing Information presented 10 the House
respecting the method Of Chief super
wiser John I. Davenport. OF New York.
and the cost OF enforcing the laws re-
duces the period Of time will be accepted
by them The debate will begin. said
Mr. Tucker. at the next session OF the
House after Thursday. when the bin and
reports viii be presented
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
4 NEGRO pOH. WOW.
Wrangling over "A Proposed Plan for Their
Betterment-Other News.

ROANOKE. VA. Sept. 12.-Special.-Lee
Ephraim and Ben Stacey, i4-year-oid
white boys, ran away from home last
night and boarded an east bound train
for Petersburg. The police there and at
Norfolk and Richmond have been IN
structed 10 keep a lookout for them.
Henry Weaver. white. was sent to the
grand jury to-day for stealing $50 from
the residence OF j. r. Stafford, an at
torney al law, on April lst last. Weaver
took the money TO Franklin county, where
he expended II for stock and was ap-
pretended few days since.
A conference of colored men 10 discuss
and advance the best methods Of prOmot
ing and advancing the interests of the
colored race IS In session here. All OF
yesterday was spent in wrangling over
the plan of organization sent here from
Washington and at night the Roanoke
delegation withdrew. The proceedings to-
day, except the incessant wrangling. were
devoid of interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Frederick,.hnrr sews Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Sept H.
special.-rhe silk mill. employing about
one hundred hands. after having been
closed for nearly six weeks on account
OF the unsettled state OF business, Will
resume operations this week.
The Board of Supervisors Of Stafford
county are negotiating for the building
Of an iron vault for the safety Of the
court records at Stafford COURTHOUSE.
The Potomac fishermen are busy making
preparation for the fall fshiug. II IL
thought the "rln" Of fish this fall Will
be small.
A carrier pigeon WAS caught here to-
day. on tho leg of which was "A band bear
ing the following inscription: Arthur
@. Noble, 1917 l. street, Washington D. G.,
No. 1876"
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Florence Il. Rowe, daughter Of the late
Rev. John @. Rowe. of Bowling Green.
and Afr benjamin +. Smo0t. Jr, Of
Caroline county. The ceremony will take
place at Bowling Green Methodist church.
Tu,sd9y. September 18th. at I'D o'clock
.. m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
WEDDED IN NORFOLK.
Navy-YArd Appoin,ments-Dr. Carter VIII
Heturn This Week.

NORFOLK, VA. Sept 12.-Special-Nlr.
John W. Corbin, prominent young bust
ness man, and Miss Sadie seay, the ac-
complished daughter Of Mr.. Daniel Seay.
both OF this city, were united in matrimo-
ny at ST. Mary's Catholic church this
afternoon at $50 o'clock, the Rev. Father
Dougherty performing the ceremony.
Mr. T.. NJ COrbin was best man. and Miss
Maggie Corbin maid Of honor. The happy
young people left on the Bay Line for
an extensive tour North and West.
Virginia at the Worlds Fair, weekly
paper published In this city. made its
appearance Sunday. Il is devoted exclu-
sively to Worlds Fair news, and is edited
by Mrs. II. r. Woodward, who has dis
played both tact and talent.
Or. Carter Is expected here from Geor-
gia this week. His friends are gratifled
that he has escaped the yellow fever. DR..
Carter ls considered one OF the experts OF
the Hospital Service, and has had much
experience In handling yellow fever cases.
The following appointments have been
made at the Navy Yard: Thomas w Hem
anderson chief Clerk Of Equipment James
A Davis special labOrer construction, John
Phelps. ship-keeper G. A. Tabb special
laborer construction, r. l.. Scoptes. skull
Ter. laborer. T. {. Robertson. Of West
moreland county, special laborer I'm gene
raj store.
The following have been removed; James
T. Fuller and Zach Hulchings, ship
keepers, Lewis Bobin, bill clerk. Mar
shall farrell. receiving clerk J. II. Reed,
writer
Ellen Lee, daughter OF Mr.. John Cooper
of this city. five years OF age, picked up
bottle of Squibbs' cholera medicine
to-day and drank about n gill. She died
tonight from the effects.
Plumbey Williams, a colored man,
employed by f.. Jefferson, contractor,
died tonight from lock-jaw. produced by
sticking a nail I'm his foot several days
ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
THE KIM ESTATE.
Lawyer Edwards Working Up the Case.
High Tides in Tidewater.


High Tides IN Tidewater.
WEST POINT, VA. Sept. Especial
King william county has just had her
primaries. and win send divided dele
cation to Hanover Courthouse on the
18th of this month, where the two counties
Will determine upon the floating nominee.
The case of the Commonwealth against
Isaac Randol, In King and Queen county,
charged with the burning Of George
Blands barns, was completed yesterday,
sentencing the prisoner to three years In
the penitentiary.
The Federal offices here have not yet
been filled with Democrats, and the peo-
pie are attributing the delay in the APP
pointment to various hypothesis, but,
however, trust that the county Offices
may be filled with county men.
At this writing a northeast storm is
setting in, causing US 10 have very high
tides, which enable the huntsmen TO
bag great many sora from the marshes
above here.
Thomas III. Edwards, a well-known
attorney of this place. who Is working
up the King case, has Just received from
w. l.. McGaughey, Commissioner of the
General Land office. OF Texas, the title
deeds of Kings estate. together with
a map Of Bosque county, showing and
describing the /. 100 acres of valuable land
situated near Mosheim, patented by +.
II. Bell, Governor. on the S1st of July.
1852. TO the heirs OF Aaron b. King. Some
Of the heirs are lang In this county,
while some Of them are not yet found.
The property IS estimated 10 be worth
from $4,000 10 10000, which will be a
very handsome legacy TO those who will
inherit IL. Suit for settlement VIII be
commenced In that State as soon as the
genealogy is completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13

preparations for their departure. Colonel
Thomas Saith, OF Warrenton, and Cap
tain Hany NJ. smythe. OF Tazewell coun-
ty. The first named gentleman will go
10 New Mexico as chief Justice Of that
territory, and the latter will represent this
government as minister to Haiti These
appointments are among the best that the
state Of Virginia has received. and the
gentlemen selected 20 fill them will do
honor and credit to the United States Gov
ernment.
Mr.. II. NJ. and Mrs. Whittle. Mr. T.
W. Upshur and Mr.. Walter Hoffman, OF
Richmond, are at the St James.
Messrs. w. X. Johnson, Of Charlottes-
vile. r. c. Jett Of Staunton, and John
II. Flood, Of Lynchburg. are in the city.
Mr.. Il. c. Edmunds, Of Winston, N. c.,
is registered at the National.
II. L. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Married ia Phoehns.

PHOEBUs. VA. Sept. Especial
The event Of The season I'm the matr1-
nonial line, has been the marriage OF
Miss Florence V. LuTabee. daughter Of
Mr.. w. +. Larrabee. The village postmas-
ter which occurred of $50 o'clock this
morning. The groom was Mr. George NJ.
Satler. station agent OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, at Old Point. The
ceremony w8s Performed by Rev.
JJ. Gnvatt. former rector OF ST. Johns
church. Hampton. Va. and was very
impressive. Among the many guests
present were Professor John A. Larrabee,
wife and daughter. Of Louisville. Ky,
Mrs. Null, OF Richmond. and Miss Nettie
suler. OF Staunton- The bride was
handsomely attired In brown suit Win
hat 20 match. The happy party ieli ior
Chicago on the 1910 o. m train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept IA disastrous
fire swept over the lumber yards Of Pull
man Palace Car Company ia the town OF
Pullman last night, and before II was
brought under control at one o'clock this
morning, had lone damage TO the extent
OF quarter OF million dollars. Almost
twenty acres were included in the burnt
district and the amount Of humber destroy
ed is between nine ard ten million square
feet The fro started in the dry kiln
from an oyerheated steam pipe. II was
stopped Just at the doors Of at least three
OF the largest department buildings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Young Kellogg suicIdes.

WASHINGTON, D c.. Sept. 12.-Stcola
Kellogg, ged p years. the only son OF
Colonel Sanford Kellogg. u. s. n, shot
himself through the body at the family
resider ce In this city yesterday afternoon,
dying from the effects at midnight last
night. His motive IS thought TO have
been grief over his failure To pass his
first years examination at the Naval
Academy, 20 which he was appointed by
President Harrison as cadet az large.
After his retirement from Annapolis. the
young man, still having "a liking for the
sea, his father secured him position on
the Ohio, Of the AmericaJn Line, as quar-
termaster. He afterwards resigned and
entered the University OF Virginia, taking
the full summer course.
AT the Naval Academy he was general
favoT1te among tho officers and men.
Colonel Kellogg and wife were at Deer
Park at the time OF the sad affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
nnre White Can Oufrapts.

NATCHEz, MISS, Sept. IA large
gin house and cotton sheds belonging 10
T.. ID. Jones at Carlisle, In Clayborne,
Miss, on a branch Of the Yazoo and Mis-
sisSippl Valley, WAS burned Sunday night
by a mob OF white caps. The gin-aouse
was posted about three weeks ago W
white caps. who threatened It's destruc-
zion If any cottQn should be ginned there
before the price Of the staple went 20
ten cents per pound. 4 number Of gins
In adjoining counties have been similarly
posted, but this is the iirst that has been
fired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
roo MUCH WATER.
The Unusual Precipitation Greatly DanaR-
ing Crops-Hailway Washouts.

DANVILLE. VA, Se.,t. l2.-Spetial.
Rain has been falling throughout this
section almost constantly since Saturday
afternoon last, and grant has been the
damage to the tobacco crop. All the
smaller streams are out OF their banks
aad Dan river is eight feet above low
water mark.
A coffer dam being built by the River
side Cotton Mills has been carried COM
pletely away. IL was seriously damaged
in the rise Of ten days ago.
Serious washouts are reported on the
Danyille and Western and Richmond and
Danyille roads which have greatly de-
layed trains. Trains from here TO Rich
mond are running via Lynchburg the
wdShout at Piney Greek near MossinRford
having carried away the bridge and sey-
eral feet OF the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
RICHMOND VA WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1893
merely personal dispute, and was with
out result.

merely personai dispute, and was with
out result
House Of Representatives.
II the attendance In the House was n
small one it wef smaller to-day. Yester-
day there were about one hundred men,
bers present To~'lay not more than fifty
stood up when ine Speakers gavel fell
and the chaplain offered prayer. The
Speaker laid beto'e the House commu-
nication from the Postmaster General On
response TO law relative TO the disposi-
ton of useless taper IN the executive
deoartments) setfing forth that I'm his
deDartment there evas an accumulation OF
old papers that fid no permanent value
nor historic interest. In accordance with
the law referred ,. the Speaker appoint
ed Messrs Hend son, IN c. and Cald-
well (Rep. OhiOj as a committee to In
duire into the mnlfer
Mr.. Richardson Crenn) fran the Com
well Rep. Ohio as committee to in
mite on Printing. reported a bin to pro-
vide for the put,'}c printing and binding,
and for the de button Of public docu-
ments. He asked that the bill be printed
and re-comniitte5 and that the committee
have leave 10 report at any time. TO
the latter part OF this request Mr..
McMnlin obiecte and the report was
ordered printed ard re-commltted
Mr.. Hepburn 0ep. la asked for
the immediate consideration OF n reso-
Iution calling on the Secretary Of the
Treasury for Information as to the
amount Of merchandise In bond or duty
paid and products and manufactures OF
the United States, which was transported
from one port of the United States to
another port therein over the territory OF
the Dominion OF Canada by railroad
routes, or partly by railroad and partly
by water routes, during the fiscal year
ending June S0th. 1913
Mr.. Geary Dem. CALI. objected, and
the resolution was referred.
The other proceedings we're of even less
interest than the foregoing, and at 12.25,
on motion Of Mr.. Catchings, the House
adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
No NeMs Nny be Good News.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. 12-If there
are any new developments in that part
Of the world now afflicted with epidemics
OF contagious diseases. the Marine Hos
pital service knows absolutely nothing Of
IL. for not word has reached them
from any foreign port.
A telegram from Or. hIagruder, now at
Beaufort, s. c.. states that he has be-
gun the work OF disinfecting the scene Of
the late storm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
ReuuL,lcnu Campalgn Opened.

AKRON. O.. Sept. l2-Governor Ne
Kinley opened the Republican campaign
here to-day with large meeting. The
Governor arrived at ii:i5 and was greeted
with a salute OF nineteen guns. Dele
gates were present from Cleveland, Can
ton, Youngstown. Massiion and Uher
cities. A large number of REPUBLICANS
came also from Pittsburg. There was a
street parade at l:3O O'Clock, tbs process
sion marching to Grace Park. where the
meeting was held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Another Dldn't-know-it-was-Ioaded Affair.

COLUMBUS, GA. Sept i2.-This morn
ing 7. w. and j. w. Fletcher, living at
Radcliffe Place twelve miles east OF Col
umbus, were coming into town. accom-
panied by a friend named Somers with
a load of produce Somers had Win
chester rife which he had been shooting
al crows along the road, and after empty
ing it as he thought he laid y I'm the
bottom or the wagon. When four miles
down, Tom Fletcher who was sitting on
the seat With Somers in tho rear OF his
brother. who was driving, picked up the
rife and commenced toying with H. All
three being under tho impression that Il
was not loaded Suddenly thcre was n
discharge ard with a cry Of pain. John
Fletcher fell from the seat with gap
ing wound in his thigh. The "unlOaded'
weapon lad been discharged. He was
picked up by his brother and carried into
n house in the vicinity. where he expired
two hours later Just after the arrival OF
physicians The artery Of his thigh had
been severed All the parties are well-t0-
40 farmers and are highly esteemed In
the country. The deceased was twenty
five years Of age and leaves wife and
a child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Cotton Seriously Damaged.

DUcKHILL. MISS. Sept. i2-heavy
and continued rains for the past four
days have seriously damaged an already
saort crop. Much Gotten vas opened In
the fields. which has been 10 some extent
washed out OF the bolls. and that remain
Ing is beginning TO sproit, caused by ths
wal m wet weather. c,t' N n This sect'on
Is fully one-shlrd short OF tho A1gusf es-
-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Banks again Paying Out Money

MEMPHIS, TENN. Sept ia special
from Vicksburg, Miss, says: Five banks
OF Vicksbnrg, which some weeks ago
adopted n system OF certified checks, AMI
reduced cash payments TO depositors TO
$50 daily. met last evening and unanimous
ly voted 10 remove all restrictions, thus
showing their confidence In the present
improved conditions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Died Of HIS Injuries.

PARIS, Sept i2-General Francois DO
Meribel. Chief OF the French Generals
chief. who was injured by falling from
a horse al Hauterive yesterday. died from
the effects OF his injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
WEIGHS pa POUNDS.
The white House YOungster Pulls Down
the Scales Co This Notch.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 12.-The
interesting ceremony OF weighing the
White House baby has taken place with
all the eclat Of such an event The
scsies showed just nine pounds and a
quarter
II is stated at the White House to-day
that both mother and child continue TO
do we'll The damp weather has had no
~ effect on them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
WEATHER ,1 FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Sept ia-Fore<
cast for yirginia-Showers. eieArfrG weds
nesday afternoon Ia extreme soatn~est
portion; east winds.
For North carciina-LAsht showsFs1
southeast winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13

PITTsBURG, PA. Sept le.-charies o.
Rowe. superintendent of the Eighth Dis
trict Western Union Telegraph Company,
died suddenly at TitusyilIe this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
AntlonaI banks Resume.

WASHINGTON. ., c., Sept. R.-The
First National Bank OF Gadsden, Ala.
which recently suspended. has been au-
thorized to resume business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13

Cir uit Court OF Frederick county. was
iii ally argued by Hen. Holmes Conrad
and John J. Williams. and given 10 tie
court.
y Wit of error vac awarded i'm the case
Of Mitchell Va. Commonwealth from
Greene county. and a Ike decree rendered
In the case Of Whaie1 VS.. The Common
wealth from the Huftings Court OF Staun-
ten. Several cases we're removed 10 Rich
mond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
10 continne the Strike.

LONDON, Sept. l2.-The miners in
Derbyshire and South Lancashire by an
immense majority decided to contipue the
strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
G. J. Camplet Renomina nated.

AMHERST G. H.. VA. Sept. l2.-Spe-
ciai.-The Hon. c. J. Campbell was re-
nominated for the House Of Delegates
from this county, in the primary election.
which was held on last Saturday, the
9th instant. There were four candidates
IN the field, but Mr.. Campbell goes in by
an increased majority over what he re-
ceived two years ago when he was first
nominated for the position, 20 which he
succeeds himself
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-13
Rad Feeling in Botetourt.

ROANOKE. VA. Sept Special-The
Democratic convention OF BotetOurt coun-
" met yesterday and nominated Il. ].
Brugh for the House Of Delegates The
OFerrall people all over the county refus-
Ell to attend tie district meetings, which
elected delegates 20 the convention. on
account Of the bad feeling and division
growing out Of the convention which
elected Delegates to the gubernatorial
nominating convention, when the Tyler
delegation Of II was seated. Botetourt
has two county committees. and as all
their efforts to bring about d reconcilia-
tion have failed, there will be an Inde-
pendent candidate put up.
The ropuiists in Midd1csex.
SALUDA, VA. Sept. 2-Speciai-The
Populist convention assembled here to-
day and nominated J. H. n. Beverly, OF
Essex county, 10 be Senator for the
Thirty-ninth Senatorial district. The con-
vention was very small and tame affair.