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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Harkins. the new chief of police. is

Harkins. the new chief OF ponce IL
a rabid. partisan Republican.
The old market keeper. worthy ana
uairoed ex-confederate soldier. against
whom not the slightest charge could be
brought. was replaced by an able-bodied
acknowledgement.
pafroinan Greer Hunter. Leonard and
Noiand OF the old police force. have
steadfastiy refused to resign their posi-
tions. and have been advised by their coun-
sci Judge James II. Merrimon. that their
terms viii not expire until two years
hence. Consequently. they surrendered
their clubs under protest on demand by
Mavor Patton, and regularly report for
drty every morning. At the end OF each
month they will bring suit for their pay
for the previous month.
All the new city officers have Qualified
and entered upon their duties.
on Saturday an exciting runaway oc-
Cured on West Haywood street. The
horse. hitched 10 a buggy. I'm which were
seated Eli Muston and a drummer. J. G.
Bannon. became frightened at dummy
engine. and soon became utterly IN
comfortable. Mr.. Bannon was thrown
out before the horse got fairly started
on his mad career, and suffered some
painful. but not serious. injuries about the
head The seat went ont with Mr.. Ban
non. and Mr.. Muston by. the same I'm
petus was thrown on the front axle be-
tween the wheel and the body Of the
buggy. and carried by the frightened
horse nearly a quarter Of mile In this
perilous position before he was rescued
by some gentlemen. who. seeing his great
danger. stopped the horse. This was
most miraculous escape.
Two or three runaways, without Sc
rious results however. have been caused
by bicyclists lately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
THE COFFIN AND BANJO.
lie Was Pining for Beethoven sonatas and
Not Banjo Plunks.

The afr OF yesterday was enervating,
and the few zephyrs which waited them
selves about the street corners and lost
themselves on the tin roofs were hardly
conducive 20 efforts Of any kind. Even the
poor policeman stood in the shade. con-
suited the Thermometer, and mOpped his
broad. expansive brow with bargain
counter handkerchief. When night came
on the only relief was that Of the police
men, and II was them that officer Wiz
llams was given a chance 20 meander
among the two-story houses OF Byrd
Island and have dalliance with the breezes
that rippled the usual placid waters Of
the basin. He started on his beat" with
a bosom swelling with pride in much
the same manner peculiar 10 Sir
Joseph Porter. X. c. B., and about 2
o'clock the ''plunk" Of a banjo struck
upon his musical ear.
Policeman Williams loves music. In
fact. a Beethoven sonata OF a Chopin
naturne In G minor fills his soul with
gleefulness. and he VIII any time forego
the pleasure Of asparagus tips and spring
chicken 10 listen &c an intermeZzO or an
adagio movement. To such a soul as
this-a soul that would give up one
whole days salary fOr the harmonies OF
a Paderewish or the trills Of Patti-the
PUNK OF a banjo has but few charms,
and, coupled with the 'plunking" Of an
intoxicated man, It Is no small wonder
that blue-coated copper Immediately de-
seconded TO the scene Of the sOiree and
made a grab for the interpreter Of plan
tatiOn melodies.
The banjo player, though the pOssessor
Of a jag-llght colored and glOrious-yet
had enough energy TO step lively, sailed
up Ninth street with much the same
speed Of a Forest Hill car. The police
man had not the time TO call the patrol
al Ninth and Cary. and made the next
best move-nred at the negro.
All good citizens have seen the house
wife throw the empty tomato can at the
cats IN the back yard. The shot fired
had about the same effect.
The negro went sprinung down Main
street and turned up Tenth. Then Il
was that Policeman Williams fired two
other shots. with the same effect.
He then ran out Of breath, and when
he finally passed along the street a gen
tleman asked him what the negro had
done. He said nothing" and added IL
he had. do you think I'd be d-n fool
enough TO tell you2"
The gentleman did not think whether
he would or not. He only thought that
such promiscuous firing on the streets
while people were passing 20 their homes
was not the most sensible thing a man
evere did.and down IN his heart he thought
some policeman would do well 10 read
certain books. about the middle Of which
is a section devoted % civil answers.
But then. policemen can't be expected
to be filed with bon mots or lead a ger
man al 2 moments notice, can they?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
A RUINIOUS RAINFALL.
,,,,cuDrsrRUcTIOy or PROPERTY
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.
s..,,n c.t,ipr Ready for the Firemcn's
CeIebra'ion-Mr. Wilcox Killed
by Horse

sTAUNTON, VA, June 5--Speoial--lhe
t.s,iest rainfall since 1870 swert the
northern portion Of Augusta county Sat
,,6sv night and carried destruction In Its
na,b At sangersville and Mount Scion
the ncod was terrific, carrying away
fer,es. houses, mills. mill dams and
everything within its reach. Whole
nelds Of wheat and corn were washed
away. North river has not been passable
since Thursday last. and there has been
no nan from that section since that
tine
The town IL putting on fits gay dress
for the Gremen's celebration the 7th and
san ". !. Heller & Co, professional
decorators. OF New York. are dressing the
houses In the business part Of the town
IN the highest style OF the art. This is
the annual meeting Of the State Firemens
Association. and all sections q the state
win be represented. Most OF the towns
and cities have been heard from. and
viii ssnd delegations. Questions Of inter
g, 10 the practical work Of iiremen will
be discussed. A banquet will be given,
and an address OF welcome made BY
Mayor y II. Fultz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
NEW CITY OFFICKRS.
The Old Officers ousted without Rhyme or
Reason-Excitine Runaway,

ASHENlLLE. n. c.. June Especial
The following officers were elected by
the reform board Of aldermen at their
last meeting:
Treasurer7J. L. Rankin (present in
cumbenD.
Attorneys-Foster A. sondley.
CITY Clerk-Frank VI. Miller. who was
recorder under the old administration.
Tax Collector-H. c. Fagg.
superintendent Of Water Works.. L.
Murray.
Shief or Police-Herschel s. Harkins.
=, fohcemen-T r. Yeatman. n. A. Col
ms. Frank A. shuford. Robert X. Ste
phenson. 5 4. Meadows. Il. p. Brewton.
Penland.
T. Weddel. Tvs
board Of Health-Dr. II. b. Weaver.
" ohsIles 5. Jordan. DR.. NJ. X. Fletch.
or and Dr, Charles e. Hnnard.
Market Keeper-w. T. Erwin
Ssnitor-H. Z. Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
business Failures at FREDERICKSBURG.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. June s.
Speciai.-The Fredericksburg Development
Company has made an assignment for
the benefit Of its creditors. Mr.. w. S.
White Is named as trustee. The reason
assigned for the failure is that stock
holders have refused TO pay the amounts
due on stock, and that the company could
not. therefore. meet its obligations. The
assets largely exceed the liabilities.
There are no preferred creditors. The
company was organized November 8,
1890
Mr.. John NJ. George late OF this city.
graduated last night at the law depart
ment Of Georgetown University. al Wash
ington.
The Baptists OF this city have rendered
10 their pastor. Rev. Or. T. s. Dunawav
three months vacation DR.. Dunaway
mas recently recovered from n severe spell
OF sickness, and has not regained his
strength fully
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
DEATHS

HOPKINS. Died. az No. Gf cad,
Franklin street. 1 a. NJ. June g is'
after a long suffering. which Do H..
with Christian fortitude, JOSEPH A.
HOPKINS. In the sixty-second year y
hts age.
Funeral THIS TUESDAY EVENING q,
$50 o'clock az Seventh-street r-,.
tlan church. Friends are invited I. h.
tend
LAMBETH-Dled. a. the ref'1.--. FL,
her son. G.. W. Lambeth. in E.a.,
y. g.. on Friday night. june '.i
Mrs. Eliza a. LAMBETH. -af
Thomas ii. Lambeth. On the rg-H-5
year Of her age
Her funeral was conducted st r-f-.
street Methodist church, Suuilr r-.
4th at ~ O'Clock 4. ST.
NATES.-Diei. in New York. - r.--
day. May 18th. Mrs CHAEr0rr.
STROTHEB YATES. wife of H.l.r Il.
Yates and only child OF Nre n.r.
strother. OF Richmond. Irtermat a,
Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
FRIENDS or TnE ARMY BILL.
Meeting Of the Congress of Military Unions
OF Baden.

BERLIN, June Sat a congress OF the
military unions Of Baden Grand Duke
Frederick. who is also field marshal In
the German army. spoke Ia recommenda-
ton OF an agreement with the Govern
ment on the question OF the Army bill.
The Grand Duke said; we must gather
all our forces for the possibility II war,
IN order 20 secure a quick victory
The Grand Duke proposed that a tele-
gram be forwarded 20 the Kaiser declar-
ing this sentiment II the assembled. and
at tie instance Of his Royal Hifhness "a
telegram was forwarded in behalf OF the
Congress o. the German Emperor deciar-
INK a jy0Cui readiness o. the military
unions OF Baden % answer for the safety
and security Of Fatherland II the Kaiser
should call them 10 arms.
The Grand Duke advised his hearers 90
vote for candidates Tor the Eelcastag
who would place the strength OF the
Empire above party interest and recog-
nize the Army bill as the means of
saving the Empire from humiliation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Refn.es 10 Withdraw the Contest.

ROANOKE, VA, June 5.-Speclal.-All
efforts 20 induce the friends OF William
McCauley. the defeated independent bolt
ing candidate for clerk Of the county
and circuit courts Of Roanoke county. to
withdraw his notice Of contest, have
proven unayalling While Judge Griffin.
the Democratic NOMINEES, had only seven
majority. it is believed he VIII win In the
courts.
The Christian Barber Drug Company
was cited before the police court to-day
for selling saltwater yesterday. This
IS a test case and II is looked forward
to with much interest by druggists, and
citizens generally.
The barn OF Edward Boon, together with
farming and agricultural implements. was
set on fire and burned by lightning in
Franklin county during thunder storm
last evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
MOZART MUsICALE.
A ouartette Of Young Ladies' From wash
ington Delight the Audience.

The 18th musicale Of the Mozart As
ISOLATION was a very pleasing one, mad
So by the temperance IN Richmond Of
the Washington Philharmonic Quarr.tte
OF ladies. under the direction OF Mrs
Harriet Mills. late Of the famous ST.
Cecilia Quartette. and assisted by Miss
Clara Bell Palmer solo pianist " Bal
umore.
There was a large audience present
though the weather was disagreeabiy
warm.
The sweet singers are all solois.s Of
prominent Washington churches. and
show careful training in .hisr wocN.
Miss Palmer Will play az the Musi al
Convention AT the Worlds Fair az Chi
ego. representing Virginia. She is
native CT Augusta county. and. udSilg
from her performance last evening. will
prove the wisdom II the choice II the
musical jury. before whom she lately
appeared. Her numbers were q "Nalse
Caprice" Of Courlaendar. and the ''P0-
loraise Characteristique' (0y requas9. Of
Meade.
The quartette sang Balfe's "She is
Pooling Thee" Won der StIcke1s ar
rancernent OF "Volkslied." with obligato
solo By Mrs. Mills, she Was but Sey,n."
and as an appropriate finale a beautiful
quartette arranged from Hatton's sweet
old song Goodbye. Sweetheart"
Miss Florence Stidham delighted her
audience with Schubert's The Wan
derer" and the ever welcome Gene
We've" as her second number. giving a
tender little lullaby. "ROck-a-by, Baby"
Miss Grace Lynne McCulloch made
good selection for her beautiful voice
and method in the indian Bell Song
Lakme-D elibes), which she sung with
much spirit and style. responding 10 a
hearty recall.
Miss Eleanor Simonds and Miss Anna
Frances Craig added much TO the pleas
ure OF the quartettes singing. Both OF
these young ladies possess excellent
voices
Mrs Mills and her charming quartette
WILL be welcome whenever they come
again
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
NORTH CARoLIY4 TOBAccoyIsrs.
The State Association to Attend tho Pair In
BodN-Other Matters.


WINSTON, y. C., June Especial
The executive committee Of the State
Tobacco Association decided upon August
10th and Greensboro the place for Asso-
citation 20 meet and board a special train
for a visit to the Worlds Fair. where
they will arrive on the 18th and take
up quarters at the Hotel Mecca.
The annual convention viii be held
aboard train on route. The party viii
include manufacturers. leaf tobacco deal
ers and farmers. The Association viii at
tend the Fair in a body on the 18th. North
Carolina day
Forsyth county commissioners and mag
istrates held a Joint meeting to-day and
adopted resolutions 10 sell toe court
house square. situated IN the centre Of
Winston. and select a site for the cree
ton OF the new courthouse The present
courthouse has been standing ever since
the county was divided from Stokes. The
action OF the North Carolina commission
ers and magistrates was occasioned by a
bin 81 indictment being drawn last week
against them for the failure 20 act UDon
the recommendations made by several
grand juries % the effect that the present
courthouse is inadequate and a disgrace
"a the county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Telegraphic Brevlties.

FORT MONROE, VA, June 5.-Battery
F. and X, Fourth artillery. have arrived
from Atlanta for permanent duty here.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The War De
partment has decided TO send the entire
corps of West Point cadets 10 Chicago
about the middle of August 10 remain
about ten days.
LIMA, O.. June 5.-John c. Mining. town
treasurer OF Fort Jennings. has dlsap-
peared with $500 cash and an additional
shortage Of $1,000 has been discovered.
He left his family. who profess not 10
know his whereabouts.
CHICAGO. ILL. June 5.-Duke Vera
qua and party will leave Chicago We'd
nesday for Columbus, where they viii
remain for several days. After two DAYS
at Niagara Falls and a short stay in
New York the party will sail for Spain.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-Secretary Car
Isle has dispensed with the services OF
eighteen inspectors of rigs, stationed at
ports in Europe. and directed that the
work performed by these inspectors be
hereafter discharged by the United States
Consuls and United States Marine Hos
pital officers stationed at the several
ports.
WASHINGTON, June 5.--Dividends have
been declared in favor Of the creditors
Of the insoiyent national banks as fol-
lows: First National Bank Of Palatka.
Fla. second dividend OF ten per cent.
making In all fortyflye per cent on
claims proved amounting TO S274303. First
National Bank. OF Wilmington. n. c..
third dividend OF ten per cent. making
IN ali forty per cent. on claims proved.
amounting 10 $780, fS3.
CATLETTSBURG. KY. June 5.-The
greatest excitement exists in Breathett
county over the blowing up Of the Hus-
tier office by unknown parties last night
about II o'clock. The Hustler is a weekly
paper. edited by Rev. J. J. Dickey. by
Mantle was placed under the door OF the
building. and II wrecked the entire struc-
ture. The Hustler was the sole cause Of
the local option law recently passed In
that county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06

The special committe OF the City Coun-
Gil, appointed 10 investigate certain ru-
mors set aiioat in connection with the
recent awarding Of contracts for gas
fixtures and ONCE furniture in the new
City Han will meet again In the Council
Chamber Mr. Preston Belyin. who has re-
turned from New York. will most likely
be there.
IL is expected that Mr.. c. Werner viii
be given an opportunity % tell the COM
mittee what information ne has on the
subject. and several other witnesses have
also been summoned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
WILLIAM AND MARY COMMENCEMENT

The celebration of the TWO H'N-
DREDTH ANN1N EESARI NJ tfa Ci.r-
ter granted FEBRUARY s. lG3 by hrs
william and queen Mary f1 t.e I-s
school and college" 8t she MIDDLE I.ana-
ton. Virginia. subsequently known rs
williamsburg. will take place WLDA-s-
DAY, JUNE o. 1913.
PROGRAMME
poem by Charles vs.. Coleman. Esg. Of
williamsburg Va, az II A. 81
Grafton 10y j. Allen Watts. Eslr H
Roanoke. Va.
Banquet of alumni az s20 p. VI
ORDER OF ENERCISEs. SESSION
1929:
Rev James Y. Fair wi rcach before
the Young Mems Christian Assee.--'n
on Sunday juno IS lSH 20 ID a. %.
Right Rev. Alpheus vs.. wilson. ~ ial-
timOre will deliver the tral sermon on
Sunday. June T.. 1898. az D. 81
W. X. Alexander. ESQ ~ winchester,
Va. WIN address two literary sacleii.s'
Monday. June ~. 1s93 an - IT.
The Phnomathean Society nll hold pre-
annual celebration on MouilF jane H
1898. no S +. ~
The Phoenix Society will hold .i, ani--
celebration on Tuesday, june -l 1880. H
) j. N.
The exercises on wednesday June %
1SN as above.
Final exercises Of the college "il CT"
on Thursday, June p. 1888. no ln a. A
The final ball VIII occur on lh-i'--i'
June -. 1893. az Z. ".
Excursion rates on ali trains "
the 10Th 20 the 23i. inclusive.
Il. rs ZO&2Z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Ipmber Hill Burned.

NORFOLK. VA. June 5.-SpeciaL-ln-
formation was received here to-day that
the Cav Manufacturing Companys Inill
at Boselev. y. c.. was burned sunday.
The dry kiln and about $4,000" fee, % OF
manufacturers lumber were saved. Inc
sayv-miu was totally destroyed. me
loss win be about $4,000. With but small
Insurance. The capacity Of the mill was
~ O0O zee, - lumber per day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
ReY. stoekton Cole OrdaIned.

LlGNCM VA, June 5.-Speclal.-A
large crowd was c0ngregated at Oakland
baptist church yesterday. the occasion
oeins me ordination of. Rev. Stockton
Noie- The ordination sermon was preach
eu oy hey. AIR. Ayler, OF Front Royal;
delivery OF charge by Rev. T. p. Brown
and presentation OF Bible and ordination
prayer By Rev. r. II. James. MIR. cole
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
UN1yERsITY COnWEScEmEST.
Governor Carr Receive, Letter Of Thanks
FROM Mayor Etlyson-Other News.


RALEIGH. y. c.. June Especial
The commencement az the University OF
North Carolina began yesterday with
the baccalaureate sermon by Rev +. d.
Swindell. Of New Berue. Tomorrow Will
be class day and Orati0ns Will also
be delivered by Judge Thomas @. Fuller.
OF Raleigh. and Judge r. T. Burnett. Of
WadesborO.
Governor Carr to-day received a letter
from Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson. OF Rich
mond. expressing thanks FOR the hand
some manner in which those In charge
of the Jefferson Davis funeral train were
entertained here last Tuesday and es-
pecially for courtesies extended 10 Miss
Winnie Davis and friends who accom-
panied her.
The monthly report Of vital statistics
OF the city OF Raleigh for the month OF
May shows that there were during the
month twenty-five deaths and twenty
one births.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Kllled ii Ne na,ls Fnneral Traln.

RANDLEIAN. y. c.. June Especial
Mr.. s. W Ritter. # Franklinsvine. this
county. was truck by the engine Of the
jefferson Davis funeral train. while pass
ing Greensboro last Wednesday He was
at once removed 10 the Kings Daugh-
ters' Hospital. where be- died last night
MIR. Ritter was a magistrate and one
OF Randolph's substantial and highly
esteemed citizens His untimely death Is
a great shock 20 our entire community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Inspertlon nj NeMnort NeMs.

The Board OF Public Works will inspect
the property Of the Chesapeake and ohio
Railway Company at Newport News this
afternoon. Governor Mckinney, Treas
-urer Harmon, First Auditor Colonel
Marye. who compose the board. accom-
panied by Mr. c. Lee Moore, secretary
70 the board. will leave here az =. NJ.
They will return on Wednesday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06

Mt. Fred. Moynihon Is doing some
splendid work on the statue OF General
John r.. Cooke. He has just completed
a bust OF the gallant Nirginian. which he
Will use as study 10 shape :he statue.
He expects to complete the statue by
October. and the unveiling will take place
not later than the middle OF November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
Cable l5reyitisS

ROME, June 5.-rhe journals recog-
nized as the organs OF the Vatican con-
cur In denying that the Pope has modified
the scholastic policy heretofore enun-
ctated In regard TO the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
DIED or ms INJURIES.
Robert ". Wilcox Killed in Being Thrown
by Horse

CHARLES CITY. Va. June 5.-special.
Alr. Robert r. Wilcox. Of this county.
was thrown from n colt on yesterday.
and died yesterday evening az o'clock
from the affects OF his injuries
Mr.. Wilcox was one of our most promi-
nent citizens. and for q number OF years
sheriff Of the county. and was a faithful
and efficient officer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06

AT y. II. TO Seventeenth and Cary
streets. 70 a colOred man who had his
hand mashed. He was treated and left
~ 5:30 p. NJ. 10 the First police sta
ton. 10 a white man who was cut on the
head He was carried 10 the almshouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The President
to-day appointed Charles W. Dayton. OF
New York city, 10 be postmaster OF that
city.
Charles III. Mansur, OF Missouri, to be
Second Comptroller OF the Treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
MARINE ISrr1LIGrNcr.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. June n fa.
sun rises..,.....,..4:r0 Noon r.,es.f-I. r.
sun sets. ........1.@7 Days lens .-.ii-. no.
HIGH IIuK.
lIollllls -.Fss..-ssstts t..rftt. ....tr..t.. @
Evening ...............,.. ................. H.t
PORT OF WEST POINT JUEE O. fs.l
ARRIVED.
Steamship DanWlle. Bennett Bottle
more passengers ana general cargo.
Steamship Richmond. Davis New York.
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Essex. Taylor Baltimore
passengers and general cargo.
SAILED
steamship Essex. Taylor. Norfolk
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Richmond Davis, New York
via Newport News and Norfolk. pas-
sengers and general cargo.
Steamship Danvliie Bennett. Baltic
more. passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06
-up r,urs- pIcuMONp. VA TUESDAY JUNE 6 1888

has recently accepted can 70 Dea'e'oh
church.
The quarterly conference Is IA session
at Hopeweli Methods. cnurch al 'his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-06

Just as sure as hot weather comes
there will be more or less bowe! COM
plant in this vicinity Every person,
and especially families. ought 10 have
some reliable medicine az hand Tor IN
slant use in case 81 Is needed. A . OF 20
cent bottle OF Chamberlain Collie, Choi-
era and DiarrhOea Remedy is just what
YOU ought 20 have end all that you would
need even for the most severe and dan
gerous cases. II Is the best she most
reliable and most successful treatment
known and is pleasant to take FOR sale .
nv owens e. Minor DRUG Company, 1901
=, nj, street X
TFYOUR RACK ACRFs.
n, von are ali worn ont. really sooi i'f no'n'
VI -" a., A a general debility Try
aEoVS'S IRON BITTIkN.
uwill caroyoa. cleanse your liver and gave
good appetite