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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
Condition In Alabama.
The n. and ". Wreck-Other News.

FARMVILLE,' VA. Oct. Especial
There was a wreck on the Norfolk and
Western railroad at Tuggles, five miles
above Farmville, Tuesday night
about 10 o'clock, supposed TO have
been caused by something break
Ing under one of the cars. Five
cars. loaded with coal. we're badly bro
ken up. The accident happened I'm cut,
and although the company had two
wrecking cars and a work train there
very soon after the accident, Il took
over twelve hours to clear the track so
trains could pass. heavy rain fell
all night filling the cut with water.
which greatly impeded the progress in
cleaning up the wreckase.
Ike Booker, a colored brakeman. was
badly but not seriously injured about
his head and body. He was brought TO
Farmvllle Immediately and placed I'M
der the care OF DR.. Anderson, and is do
Ing wen this morning. Conductor p. II.
Ford, who was I'm charge OF the train
escaped with few bruises OF a. slight
character.
1t has been raining hard for the last
twelve hours. and the indications are
that there will be another freshet The
heavy rains recently have done great
deal OF damage TO the crops OF corn on
the river great many Of them being
entirely covered by the water.
Mrs. Johnson, who was stricken with
paralysis about ten days ago. Is still
speechless.
Politics are rather quiet here. Both the
Democrats and the Populist candidates
were moving around among the people
on the streets pretty lively Monday
and / think there will be lively time
In this county before the election. Those
who claim to know say Captain Burton
will be elected by a large majority over
Mr.. stokes. the Populist candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
sxIrH, THE LscAPED CoNyfo1.
He Tells an IntcrestIng Story OF How He
Escaped and How Ho Reach d Bristol.

Drew Smith. the escaped convict. reach
ed the penitentiary early yesterday morn
Ing, In custody OF guards from Bristol,
Tenn. where he was captured on Tues
day. Policeman Kilgore. OF Bristol, will
receive the reward OF $50 which was Of
fered by the prison officials for the
capture and delivery OF each OF the
fugitives.
When seen yesterday Smith said that
he had no idea OF escaping until after
the prisoners had been locked I'm their
cells on the night Of September 18TH
Clark. who was In the cell with him.
showed him a brace and bit which had
been stolen from the shoe-shop. and had
been brought TO the cell by tying Il to
one OF his legs under his clothing
They then laid plans for their escapes
without letting the other two convlcts
with whom they were confined into the
secret. Between and o'clock 4. NJ.
they bored through the lock OF the door
and passed out OF the cell without arous-
ing their cel-mates. BY crawling on
their hands and knees they made their
escape. as was stated in The Times the
succeeding day, having reached the
ground by rope made Of their bed-cloth-
ing.
After gaining their freedom smith says
they walked up the Richmond and Ale
ghany railroad track about five miles.
and as soon as daylight came they hid
I'm the woods. Shortly afterwards they
heard the voices Of their pursuers and
remained In hiding until night. They
then Travelled about seven miles. and on
tho third night went westward about
twenty-five miles. They picked up cloth
ing along the road. begging some. and
substituting IL for their convict garb.
On Saturday they reached Lynch
burg. and Clark shortly afterwards left
Smith while he was In house begging
for food. When he found himself alone
he decided TO visit his wife, who lives
nj Roanoke, and after several days OF
hardships, finally succeeded I'm reaching
that city. which he entered Just az tho
Infatuated mob were attacking the TAIL
He remained az his wife's home four
nights. leaving there on Sunday. He
then went 10 visit HIS sister Al Bristol.
Tenn. and when he entered her house
on last Wednesday night he was taken
completely by surprise. When arrested
he had a revolver on his person. Smith
saws that the Bristol officers treated
him very kindly. and that he presumes
Clark has gone South
Smith escaped once before In 1856. He
then evaded the officers for eight months.
Clarke IS a notorious tail-breaker. and
owes time at Joliet, H., prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
FITZ LEE VICTORY.
Capt. Herbert Nominated For the Senate
HsrdshIps at Sea.

HaF0huIpN ~ F'"-
NORFOLK, VA, oct. b.-Speciai.-The
senatorial convention at Virginia Beach
to-day nominated Captain A. f. Herbert
OF Kennpville. upon the first ballot. The
convention was composed OF forty-hve
delegates from the city Of Norfolk, and
nine from Princess Anne county CORONER
Walter II. Taylor was elected permanent
chairman. DIR. r. j. Fentress was placed
i'm nomination by Mr. f.. u. Burroughs
OF Princess Anne county, and Mr. Her
bert by Mr. q. T.. MeareS, or kemps-
Vile. The county delegation stood, Fen
tress s, Herbert 3. The total vote stood
Herbert 81, Fentress q. Mr.. Herbert is
a prominent trucker and merchant. about
forty-three years OF age. He is son
Of Colonel Edward Henry Herbert, OF
Princess Anne. for many years a mem
Der Of the State Senate. In accepting
the nomination Mr.. Herbert said that
I'm voting for men the Confederate SOL
der would always be his preference
He is outspoken for Fitz. Lee.
The lumber laden schooner c. c. Da-
wilson. Of philadelphia. 100 tons. IL ashore
at Virginia Beach, half way between
life-saving stations Nos. / and 2. She
was driven ashore during the storm
yesterday afternoon. Her captain, George
Howard says he sailed from Newberne,
N. c.. September 18th, bound for Allan
tic City. ". ]. He encountered the
storm yesterday at y. VI. The gale was
heavy and weather thick. Her crew
was rescued by the life-savers. and It
is thought the vessel may be foated.
The ;wO-masted schooner Emma j.
Warrington, Captain p. c. Young. from
Newberne, n. c.. for Somers Point, In
New Jersey with q crew Of four and
cargo Of lumber. stranded half mile
south Of Paul Gamiels Hin life-saving
station. n. C.. at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. All hands were saved. The
vessel is high on the beach, and probably
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
THE MEDICAL SOCIETY.
LIST or IHE OFFICERS ELECTED
FOR the ENSUING YEAR.
The Successful Candidates Before the Medi-
cal Examining Board For PERMITS
sion to Practice Medicine.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, oct. 81
Special.-The Medical Society OF Virginia
elected the following officers for the next
year: DR.. w. z. Mcclure. OF Winchester,
PRESIDENT DR.. Robert j. Preston, OF
Marion. first president; DR.. w. d'
Rogers, OF Charlottesville second VICE
president; DR.. A. II. Slaughter, OF the
Theological Seminary, third Vice-presi-
dent; DR.. Landon b. Edwards. Of Rich-
mond, recording secretary; Dr. /. Winh,
OF Richmond, corresponding secretary
DR.. r. T. Styll, of Hoilins, treasure
K. s. Martin, OF Stewart. fellow 10 ue-
liver the annual address TO the pubic
and profession in 1894 DR.. w. H. i'oD-
inson, Of Richmond was selected as leau-
or i'm the discussion OF the general suo-
ject for the next meeting, which Is
''A-pendicitls." Drs. A. $. Preddy' Oh
Kevsville: c. NJ. Blackford. Of Lynchburg'
and J. ID. Moore, OF Ayletts, were re-
commended to the Governor 10 tl va
cancies on the Medical Examining Board
Of Virginia, due 10 the resignation oil
Drs Michaux, Paulus a. irving ana
Hugh NJ. Taylor. Of Richmond.
The Medical Examining Board an
nounced the result OF the examination
of candidates lot PERMISSION ~ Pi"~Ni~'
medicine IN Virginia.
The following were successful: Drs.
Robert =. Cullers, OF Cedar Point; War
rem Coleman New York; c. T.. Boothe,
C. N. Sewers, Lowmoore; J. a. Hodges,
Richmond: w. W. Chailin. Wythe roun-
~: J. Turner Kelley, Shenandoah; J. A.
Jones, Covington; j. J. France, Ports
mouth Ga native Of Africa NJ. J. Payne,
Orange; W. J. Hall. Tazewell county;
d. Bell Kerr, Augusta county; W. a.
Gordon, Rockingham county; II. Clay
Codson, Grayson county; Oscar w.
Woods. T. Whltelaw Sims. s. =. Guer-
ent. Roanoke; u. B. Householder Am
herst county; John p. Davidson, p. g.
Fauntleroy, Norfolk; Thomas b. Fuqua,
FIuvannah county; w. f. McConvlle,
Charlottesville; Joseph +. Kyler, Pow
hatan county.
The Dr. Hunter Mcclure prize or t1OD
for the best essay on "Obstructions 20
the Function Of Micturition" was awarded
10 Or. r. l.. Payne, Jr, OF Lexington,
N @
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06

BRENTSVILLE, Oct. 5.-Speciat-The
October term OF the County Court nd
Journed yesterday. after having been in
session since Monday.
George Carter. negro haiiing from
Washington city. who burglsrized Messrs.
Huntington & Merchants store at Manas-
sas. about ten days ago. was tried, end
his term OF confinement in the peniten-
tiary was fixed by the Jury AT ten years.
Mrs. Mary Carieo. who was come time
since indicted for shooting Jack McNin,
was tried and acquitted. This was Il
very peculiar case. and attracted great
deal OF attention.
Captain r. II. Tyler. now leader or
the Peoples party In this county. and
ex-representative. was seen In close con-
sultation with some OF the leading Re
publ.cans on last Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
The Stnfe Fair.

The State Fair IS only four days or
and nearly all the arrangements are COM
plete for n four days exhibition. The
engagements for the trials OF speed
during each Of the four days are perhaps
the very best this association have ever
offered the public. and their splendid
half-mile track Is in the finest condition
in its history. II IS now likely that added
10 the trials of speed already arranged
for. Virginians will have the pleasure OF
Witnessing the great PAGER Mascot. with
n record Of 2:0i. attempt 90 pace mile
I'm less than 213.
A reprcsentive of the association left
Yesterday FOR the North for the purpose 81
securing this incompatible pacing horse.
Yesterday a large portion OF the main
hall OF the Exposition was well filled with
exhibits and the entries are coming in
very rapidly.
Thursday will be a particularly attrac-
tive day and the managers will request
the business men 10 close their places OF
business on that day so that their emf
rloyes may attend.
Friday will be children's day, and the
admission win be placed at ten cents.
Special attractions will be announced
for each day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
Movements Of Party Leaders

state Chairman Ellyson returned y.,.s..
day from a conference with party leader,
I'm Petersburg and Norfolk and returned
with encouraging reports.
A hot fight particularly IN the Fourth
district is on hand.
General Thomas L. Rosser has entered
actively into the campaign for me Pom.
lists. He has a number OF appointment,
for speaking and his services are Ia ds.
mand from all portions Of the State. Hsr.
are some OF his appointments WOOD.
stock, Monday, October 9Th; Wincnes,e-
(nighD. October 9Th; BerryWue court
day, October 10th; Harrlsonburg. Oe,o.
Der 10Th; Luray, Monday, October O.
General Rosser has also number nj,
appointments I'm Rappahannock Siaai.
son. Warren, and Greene counties h.
dates for which have not yet been Fixed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
THF POPULIsTs IN GLoUcEsrKR.
Field, Hobson and II veriey Abuse the
Democratic Party.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. Oct. 5.
-Special.-General Field spoke at Achilles
Saturday night. The Third party was
out In force and good many Democrats
were also present. His speech created
no enthusiasm and the general impress
sion to-day seems to be that he helped the
Democratic cause considerably
a large crowd was out at court Monday
and 1t was the general regret that
OFerral was not on hand instead of
being here on Saturday
Mr.. III. Beverley. Third party candidate
for the Senate and MIR Haskins Hobson
were here. and their party was out In
force 70 hear them. Honorable j. N
STUDIOS had arranged with MIR. Beverley
for a Joint discussion but was called of
In the courthouse TO defend a marty
charged with some criminal offence and
didn't hear Beyeriey's speech. He got
back IN time. however. TO hear Hobson
aud didn't fan 10 make use OF his onnor-
tunity when histime came to speak and
used up that gentleman In fine style
fsobson attempted rejoinder after which
Mr.. Robert McCandlish took the stand
and pitched into the Beverley record as
ONCE seekers. whereupon MIR. Beverley ap-
parently became very indignant and de-
rlared that he would not enter into any
such political discussion with man who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
ROssER FLOPS OYER.
Out In Card Declaring sq"srely For the
Pnpulist Party.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Oct. o.
Speeial.-General Thomas L. Rosser pub
lshed a card here this evening, in which
he takes his position In the Populist
party. He says there are but two poll
teal parties in this State. one known MS
Democratic and the other as Populist;
that the candidates OF the Democratic
party were forced upon the people by
unfair methods. and If elected will rot
represent the people, or do their behest;
that this party has failed 10 keep Its
pledges 20 reform the tariff, 90 expand
the currency. to economic in public ex-
penditure, 10 reduce and equalize taxa
ton; that the Populist party is young,
It's aspiration and its purposes nre pa
triotic, and is not sectional; has none Of
the sins and burdens OF either of the
old parties 10 load II down. Stimulated
by faith born Of a right cause, he
greets the saviour Of the country, md
enlists for service under the pure and
patriotic banner Of Populism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
Blues Inspection.

At the annual inspection OF the p,,,
moud Light Infantry Blues this EVENT..
the Blues Band will render the follooi.,
programme under the leadership on p,,S
master j. NJ Brereton:
|. March-"Guard OF Honor "-Sharr,s,
2. Overture-"Wizzard Of the West@
Pettee.
3. Euphomiun Solo - 'Pomposo" -I.,.
nings and Perkins.
T. Medley Musicians Reyeri,p
Boyer.
8. Serenade - Twilight Shadows"
Peckham.
6. Observation-Disclosures OF the warr
Boyer.
=. Schortisch-"Cow Bells"-Cri,,-,
8. Selection - Bohemian Girl -Dori.
zette.
9. Waitz-"Lobelia"-L
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
THE RUNNING .EYENTs.
The Winners at Morris Park and the En-
tries For To-day

tries For To-day.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-Following are
the results Of the races at Morris Park
to-day:
First race. Ave furlongs-Lizetta first
Roy Lochiel second, Tormentor third
Time. 20.
Second race. mile and a furong-Race-
land first, Hume second. Newton third
Time, i:53.
Third race. Dunmow stakes, six fur
longs-Dobbins first. Assignee second,
Ben Lomond third. Time, l114.
Fourth race, Consolation stakes, seven
furlongs-Stonenel first, Roller second
Tulla Blackburn third. Time. 1:274
Fifth race. one mile-Beansey first
Little Billy second, Henry Young third
Time, 1885,.
first, Trinculo second, Frog Dance third.
Time. b9l3.
The Entries at Morris Park,
Following are the entries at Norris
Park for to-day:
First race. IS mile-Pochino lbs: Lon
Foster los; Our Jack los: Flanigan lOs
Penniless los; Ananias los; Antipode lOs
Nelgien iS; Glen Island los; Lamisire
NO. Jacintha los; Varuna: los; Marie los {:
Rose standist los; The Joker lO5; Maud
Ward 90 l6; Nonsense los; Saginaw los /;
She (illy) l@.
Second race, l mile handicap-Aioha
Us; Victorious lo4; The Ironmaster 100;
Sarah Ramey 100: Wampego 81: Lizzie ~
Third race. "a mile. selling-Addie l09:
Red Banner l07; Restraint io5; Lortmer
1o4; Anna 3. i04; Arab 103 Saragossa 1902 /;
Estelle 80; Little Charlie %; REGINALD
81; Clio tcoiD 81: Oporto 49, Fondoline 7s
Fourth race, Williamsbridge handicap.
all ages. 6-lS miles Sir Walter ia,
Remapo III: Sir Francis los; Red Skin go
Warmser 81.
Fifth race, 81 uile-Addie LII: Correc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
Visited the Gapitol.

officer W. B. Kilgore OF Bristol called
at the Capitol yesterday after delivering
at the penltentiary the burglar Smith who
had recently made his escape
Among the other callers were. W "
Jone, treasurer OF New Kent. ". g. DG.
lard, treasurer OF Spotsylyania. a. o.
Cromwell. sheriff OF Norfolk county who
delivered az the penitentlary Richard Aus.
tin, sentenced 20 ten years Imprisonment
for assault with intent 90 kin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06

- Earned run -Gilm n. Callifower. Hoffman.
o Hagen, Johnson; two-base hits Blake,
TRULY 2; Reinmsn. Gilman. Jones. OHagen,
Eisey; double piays Caliifower. and Eisey;
Iett on base. Stauntons. 4: Cha lestons. 8: sac
Tihee hits, Grim, Hodge first hase on errors,
Hodg<; on called ais. Keib Grim. U'Hagen;
struck Gus, echerer, Gilman. Keib. lehman;
MT by pitched ball. Johnson; wild pitches
Conover, Umpire, Mr. Harry Leftwich. Tins
OF game, one no nr and forty Minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
O'EARRAIL ATsUSsEI.
Speaks to n Large Crowd and Returns TO
Petersburg.

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. Especial
Hon. Charles T. O'Ferrall. the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor, spoke ut
Sussex Courthouse to-day 10 very large
crowd He arrived here tonight, and
after taking supper at the Hotel Bruins
wick with Hon. +. G. Venable, went TO
the Petersburg Clubhouse. where he met
some OF our leading Democrats and prom
inent citizens. and was royalty entertain
ed Colonel 0'Ferran appears in excel
lent spirits. and Is confident OF his cleo
fiOn,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
Aaother Populist Candidate Wlthdasws.

DANvlLLE. VA. Oct 5.-Special--C.
r. Barksdale. populist candidate Tor sena-
tctship from the 1oster district, conf
posed OF Henry and Pittsylvania counties,
has Withdrawn. and the Populists will
nominate another man on the 10th. DR..
]. NJ. Smith, of Msrtinsville. Is prorni-
n~ntly spoken Of for theplacs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-06
pard. n Rrfn I'D

Governor Mckinney yesterday refused
10 pardon Charles William Robertson,
colored, who IN November. 1855. was SEN
fenced In the Frederick County Court 10
eighteen years imprisonment IN the peni-
Tertiary for committing felony.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-09
STATE BANK Circulation
Outline Of the Report Of the SUBJ
Committee on the
Subject
Repeal Of the TAX Recommended.
Regulations for the Issue
OF Notes.
Will Report the Tariff Bill Promptly
In:srpal Rsvsaas Nay BE Sep
arats Bill.

WAsnINorox. Dee. 8.-Ths following 10
- outline sf ths sspo.t by the sub-so
mittss 10 the house cemmistss On banking
and curreney for . bill TO rspsai the tax On
state banks. The tax Of 10 per cent 10 re-
pealsd. state hank notes shall net be used
- currency outside the state, under penalty
Of 10 per cent each time paid out, except on
compliance with the following: i. Bank
notes furnished and issued to bs rel Istersd
BY shs Uniisd States ompttollsr; 2. Banks
to bs subject to inspection BY the United
States conpt:elisr; 8. Outstanding notes
limited to 75 pes cent Of paid and unim-
paired capital; I. Such notes made first
lien on all assets and liabilities against
stockholders to an amount eqaal to. aAd In
addition to. the stock; 5. Banks issuing and
circulating notes outside the state
shall deposit with the United States
comptroller a. security for redemption,
United States, state. munioipsl and other
securities to the amount Of par Of tho notss
to be issusd. The eAs,a actsr of such sseuri-
ties TO be strictly prescribed In this bill.
Aa assessment Of ons-half per osat IL to b
paid on taking out circulation. and also on
oil circulation outstanding more than one
year.
The democratic members Of the ways
and means committee Of the houss have
changed the Tin plate schedule Of shs tariff
bill from ad valorem to ths specific daty.
fixing tho rate st one and one. hfsh cent psr
pound OF one cent lower than the prsssns
tariff.
Chairman Wilson hopes 10 report the
tsri6 bill within three days of the time 1t 10
presented and considered By the full COM
mittee next Monday. The ton days asked
for BY the republicans in CASE the bill was
reported dining recess will not now be
granted. Wilson hopes 10 secure consldsE-
alton OF thu bill before the holiday recess.
The internal revenue bill will probably be
reported % = separate measure. The prssi-
dents Recommendation OF a tax ON eorpor-
ate incomes IL not satisfactory TO many
democrats. who claim such q tax would
increase rates Of interest and ratss BY com.
mon carriers.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-09
AN ACT OF HOSTILITY.

The Determination Of Russia to Estah-
lish legation in AbyssInis.
LONDON. Dec. 8.-Ths Chronicles Vienna
correspondent says the announced intsn-
tion of the Russian government to dis
patoh perm ansnt resident agent in Abys-
sinia Is regarded BY diplomats in Vienna 90
An undisguised act OF hostility towards
Italy. as Russia has NO interests In Abys-
sinis. II Russia persists in carrying ont
her threat complications are Certain to
arise.
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from
81. Petersburg says the procuratoE OF the
holy synod advocates the establishment of
diplomatic relations with Abysinnia because
Italy's protectorate would substituts
Catholicism for the orthodox religion. In
political circles il Is considered that the
advantages aimed at by Russia arc tho
acquisition of status in Africa, and ths
consequent right to be heard upon all
questions affecting Egypt. the Eoudsn and
the Suez canal.
The Abyssinian heir apparent. in mos
sagss which were sent to the GEAR thro uaA
Lieut.. MaskkoH, who recently arrived at
st. Petersburg. expressed fears for the con-
tinuanos Of the political independence of
Abyssinia uless Russia gave her aid. He
also thanked the czar for refusing TO
acknowledge The Italio- o-Abyssian oonven-
tion.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-09
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Successful One Held at Townsend-Some
E1ceIient Papers.

Successful One Held st Townsend--Some
E1oeiient Papers.
Special to Tho Independent.
TOWNSEND, Dsc. S.--A farmers institute
was conductsd Al this place by Director
Emery. Prof. Foster ard DR.. Williams. Of
tho agricultural college. Owing to n
threatening storm and short notice the
afternoon session wss not largely attended.
DR.. williams talked OF Rlanders, loco and
spinal diseases. Abous ssventy-fvs were
in attendance at tho evening session. The
scope and purpose Of tho experiment. sta
tion was discussed BY Director Emery. He
also offered . paper on Montana aRrioul-
tho importance OF building up homo pro-
duction. and Of dealinR with homo people.
That irrigation was decided benefit In
place Of hindrancs WAS psesssd. also that
the eastern grower was unable to compsts
with our farmers In the production of bar
Icy. potatoes. swine aad poultry. Offering
inducements TO the Montana Eanchmsn.
MIS-. Emery gave an entertaining address
on tho Hawaiian Islands. which was re-
ceived with close attention. Prof. Foster
briefly outlined tho courses of Study in the
agricultural college. smphasizinR the psas-
tioal character OF its work and the special
value Of industrial studies. He gave tbs
rates of tuition at $40 per year. The Low
price Of board charged students. - PEI
| week, places this institution within Teaok
Of all.