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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
HonorS TO a Richmonder.

Mr. A. J. Ferrandini. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raphael Ferrandini, Of this city.
has been appointed sub-deputy collector
at South Bend. Washington. He was
indorsed by the State Central Commit
tee and the Central Committee OF Pacific
county.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer referred
10 Mr. Ferrandini as follows:
Anthony j. FerrandIni, the new sub
deputy collector Of South Bend, was
born in Richmond. Va, in 1866, where
he was partly educated. His father
served in the Confederate army. The
son attended the University Of Virginia.
where he entered upon the study Of
law. lie then took a course at Yale,
and graduated I'm the class OF 80 with
the degree OF IL. y. After spending
the summer In Virginia. he emigrated
10 Tacoma I'm the following October,
where he took up the practice OF law
a year afterwards he removed 10 South
Bend. and when Charles +. Foster
was elected mayor In December, 1891.
he was appointed city attorney. Last
September he WAS elected a member Of
the State Central Committee from Pa
cihc county. Feuandini was then made
secretary OF the Democratic County Cen
trail Committee OF Pacific county, which
position he now occupies"
Mr. Ferrandini has many friends in
this city who will be glad TO learn OF
his success
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

GREENSBORO. n. c.. July 2.-Spe-
cial.-A telegram received here to-day an
nounced the death I'm Fayetteville, " G.,
OF Mr. Bruce a. Highly. an esteemed and
very popular young man. who for some
time prior 20 his illness was prescription
clerk I'm the drug store OF Richardson d
Parrish. in this city. The deceased was
about twenty-five years old, and his
death will be greatly deplored by his
many friends in this community.
The directors Of the North Carolina
railroad will soon erect az this place a
monument 10 Hon. Calvin Groves of Cas-
well. who as president Of the State Senate
gave the casting vote aye on the bin
making the appropriation 10 this road.
The erection at this place, whore the first
shOvelful Of earth was moved I'm the con-
structon Of the first State railroad. Of a
monument 20 the memory ~ the patriotic
man who made fits building possible will be
an altogether fitting and proper thing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

WELDON. y. c., July 22-Speclal.-
The farmers OF Wayne county are com
planning OF too much rain.
4 severe wind and hail storm did
heavy damage In portions of Wayne and
Leroir counties. Trees were taken up
by their roots. fences demolished, and
out-houses We're blown down.
The wife OF Samuel Best was badly
stunned by lightning while IN the act
OF blowing out a lamp, and came near
being burned 10 death by the explosion
OF IT,
A huge sea monster is creating ex-
element I'm Pungo river. 1t frolics
near the surface and spouts a stream
OF water from each nostril twenty feet
high. Fishermen steer clear Of Il.
Captain Willis Cheek. of this place.
is the owner Of beautiful diamond
ring, made from a gem picked up by
a young lady I'm this county, near the
Warren line. Captain Check purchased
the stone I'm the rough sent It on to
New York 20 an expert, who decided
that 70 was diamond OF the first water.
and had a rins made OF IL. which his
little daughter Miss Ella, now wears.
Crops IN this section arc good Water
melons are now quite plentiful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
The Cot Problem In New YorA.

The cat problem has been always seri-
GUS one 10 the municipality Of New York.
AS the city has grown the cats have in
creased and taken on a cosmopolitan and
bohemian air from the felines that chant
the Marseillaise and internezzo around
Washington square and Wooster street 10
the Gdstocratio pets Of upper Fifth avenue
How to control the natural increase and
the immigration has vexed the city griev-
ously. Happily the good Mrs English,
who died The other day, he's given valua-
bic suggestion She set aside by will
certain amount for the future maintenance
Of her cats in Williamsburg.
People in Williamsburg like cats, and
there is no reason why cats should not, aft
er the first pangs. be conteuted in Williams
burg. or course it is not New York, and
there is always the annoyance Of ferries 10
contend against, and the east side is little
malarial 1t times. But even treacherous
climate will not knock off more than two
Of a cats nine lives. Really Mrs. English's
idea is good one, and deportation Of cats
TO Williamsburg may be recommended for
tIial.-New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
GEN. WALKER BURIED.
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER Laid
TO REST IN MT. HEBRON
with Military Honors by the Turner Ashby
Post Of Confederate Netersns-Skctch
OF His Life aud Career.

WINCHESTER, VA. July Especial.
The remains OF Major-General John
George Walker reached this city at $3.50
o'clock last night. and we're taken i'm
mediately to Christ church by General
Turner Ashby Post, Confederate Vete-
rams, under whose auspices the funeral
ceremonies were conducted.
AT 10 o'clock this morning the funeral
services Of the Episcopal Church, Of
which the dead general was a commune
cant, were read by the Rev. Nelson p.
Dame and the service was concluded at
the grave by Rev. J. J.. Hydy, chaplain
Of Turner Ashby Camp.
The procession left the church promptly
at IL o'clock, escorted by the Turner
Ashby camp and the Winchester Light
Infantry headed by the Friendship Cor
net Band, playing a funeral dirge, and
moved TO Mount Hebron cemetery, where
the remains were inferred with military
hOnors.
General Walker was born in Missouri
and would have been seventy-one years
old to-day had he lived His father
was Hon. J. G.. Walker State treasurer
of Missouri. and his son, the deceased
was appointed a sub-lieutenant in a
regiment Of mounted rifles. He served
through the Mexican war. was wounded
al Loslano. brevetted captain I'm that
regiment resigned IA 1861, was appointed
colonel in tho Confederate army, pro-
NOTED 10 brigadier and major-general,
and served In the seven days battle about
Richmond. Malvern Hill. Second Ma
nassas. Sharpsburg Nd, and afterwards
commanded a division OF Texans under
Kirby Smith at Mansfield, Pleasant Hill,
Jenkins Ferry, and other engagements.
Whilst an officer IN the United States
army he served against the Indians I'm
Oregon. California and Texas. and since
the late war has filled several important
diplomatic positions.
He married Miss Sophie Mary Baylor,
OF San Antonio. Texas. OF the Texas
branch OF the Caroline county, Va, fam
lily OF Baylora.
The General leaves n wife. four daugh-
tiers and one sOn-Slster Sophia Mary. OF
All Saints Episcopal Sisterhood; Mrs.
G. G. Rodgers, United States Navy;
Misses Frances Agnes. Mary Lee and
Master Phillip Everard Meade Walker.
The family reside at ElmwoOd, two
miles west Of this city.
General Dabney II. Maury acc0mpa-
MED the remains from Washington here.
and IS the guest Of Mr.. John Stephen
son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
The Free DispensarY.

The free dispensary OF the Richmond
City Hospital is temporarily located at
No 1915 west Broad street, where the
INDECENT sick are receiving medical and
surgical treatment and medicines free.
The Marshall and Clay street cars, run
ming within a few squares OF the dis
pensary. place this charity within easy
reach OF almost every part OF the city.
The following physicians will be in
attendance in their respective depart
ments from / TO r. NJ. every day ex-
cept Sunday, when the hours will be from
TO 2 T. NJ: DR.. James y. Fills, superin-
tendent; DR.. A. l. Wexford, general
medicine; DR.. Paulus A. Irving. diseases
OF children; DR.. J. NJ. Winfree. diseases
OF women: Dr. Vir1nius w Harrison.
diseases OF the genito urinary organs
and syphilis; DR.. James N. Ellis. surgery:
Mr.. John T. Lewis will have charge OF
the prescription department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
MR.. BUTLER's ADMISSIONS.
III the Populists Happened to Get In Power
They, Too, Would lie Corrupt.


WINSTON, N. c.. July 22-Speciai.-
President Butler. OF the State Farmers
Alliance, addressed fifteen hundred peo-
PIE at an Alliance gathering at Spanish
Grove, this county. to-day. He spoke
Tor over two hours. He was not as
abusive as usual. However, he criticised
politicians OF the two old parties, and.
strange 10 say, said II the Third party
should get I'm power for a few years II
too would become corrupt as evil men
creep into every party. His remarks
were principally addressed TO farmers
about prices they were receiving for
what they raised. He said there was
cause for the present hard times, but he
was unable to tell what it was; that
the problem. however. would sooner or
later be solved.
News is received here to-day OF the sud
den death Of Mrs. Ruth Bohlnnon, a
prominent lady OF Stokes co inty, aged
seventy-five years The deceased was
sister Of the late Judge Martin Cloud.
She was found dead In bed.
The Southern Tobacco Journal an
nOuuces to-day that a gentleman who
stands high In tobacco circles was in
Winston this week and remarked 20 the
editor Of the Journal that a combination
was talked OF Tor tne organization OF
another tobacco trust, which would soon
startle the trade all over the country.
He refused 10 give particulars. saying
he was honor bound to secrecy, New
York Is said TO be the headquarters OF
the movement.
The remains Of the late Levi Blum,
the oldest newspaper man IN the State,
who died I'm Salem Thursday was laid
20 rest this morning. The representa-
tives OF the local press acted as pail
bearers.
Winston shipped 10000 pounds manu-
featured tobacco this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

tested on account OF n misunderstanding
on The part Of the voters on the question,
who thought that the city was becoming
surety for the whole amount. instead OF
merely guaranteeing the interest OF 5000
per annum. The question VIII come up
In the council again Monday night, and
the probabilities are that another cleo
ton will be ordered
Houston Adams, a colored man who
was arrested ten days ago In Lynchburg.
was brought 20 Roanoke last night by
detective W. @. Baldwin, who will to-day
take him back TO West Virginia 20 answer
the charge OF murder. Adams shot and
killed a negro named Henry Baldwin at
Ennis ". Va. two years ago. He has
confessed the crime, but claims it was
done In self defence.
The furnace OF the West Roanoke
Iron Works has been repaired and re-
lined and VIII resume operations next
Monday. This will again give employ
mcnt 10 over fifty ale men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
MAD cor IN BUENA VISTA.
After Playing Havoc in he Streets sh
Hius Herself in Her Frenzy.

BUENA VISTA. Va, July SPECIAL
0n last evening the town was greatly ex-
cited boy the peculiar and dangerous &C.
lions Of "a mad COW on the streets Some
weeks ago She had been bitten by a dog
tat had been supposed 20 be mad. The
COSY made attack upon several of the citi-
gems of The town, and in one instance
horned a colored woman down on the
lnd, and. with frightful believing,
g'i The earth Immediately by the side
Dl tle Womans breast Fortunately no
Very serious injuries were inflicted before
rescue came t0 the unfortunate and terri
.i woman bv the assistance OF a little
y named Harry Mann. The cow at
.ee took after the boy. who made his
t.lpe only with the greatest difficulty
lr order Of the mayor Of the city the
.l.e. assisted by several citizens. went
o.t after the rahid animal with gums
and pistols. They fired several shots at
Der. none Of which were fatal but had
Tie effect 20 produce the greatest frenzy
&. the pain and pOison-maddened animal.
She at once fed 10 the wool-covered
uountain near boy. where. night having
me on. she was lost I'm bush and dark
I.s Later. however. she vas seen 20
come down into the lower end II the town.
l..n.ng al trees and houses as she came.
I.aIy. ia a mad rush against the tim
DR. that skirts the west side Of the city.
re nfUiated beast put an end 10 her
.." life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
Anmsthesia From Tortnre.

An extraordinary thing happened during
Mr. Seney's last illness. While friend was
with him he was smitten with violent at
tack Of angina pectoris. 1t seemed rs
though his suiierings were more than the
body could stand and survive The parox-
ysm lasted for more than an hour. After
It had passed he opened his eyes as onewho
awakes from II sound sleep and said TO his
friends, why. have been asleep, haven't
l." So that it seemed that the excess Of
pain and struggle had really produced a
sort Of anesthesia, and the case will be
discussed at meeting Of one Of the med
zeal faculties. New York Cor Philadelphia
Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

AsHEYILLE, n. c.. July Special
Ex-sherlH j. g. Neal, OF Mcdowell
county, has declined the position Of dis
tlllery surveyor. offered him few days
ago by Collector Elias and John b..
Newton, the Sherlns son-in-law. has
been appointed I'm his place. The Sheriff
gave as his reason for his declination
that he didn't desire office This is the
second appointee Of Collector Elias who
has declined 10 serve his country in the
capacity Of ohcehOider.
Manage Tn0rnburgh. Of The telephone
exchange, says trat the telephone rates
I'm Ashevile are Sl2 per year lower than
I'm any other town Of the State.
The Asheyille Library Association has
made ARRANGEMENTS 20 borrow 5000, the
amount needed i'm addition 10 that on
hand, and will shortly begin the erection
Of a building on Church street, upon the
site which it already owns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
Charles civ county Delegates.

WILCOX WHARF, CHARLES CITY
COUNTY, VA, July 22.-Special.-Pursu-
ant TO a call Of the chairman OF the
Democratic Executive County Committee,
the Democratic party Of the county met
az the Courthouse Thursday 20 elect
delegates TO the Guberna;orial Convention
10 be held In Richmond August 18th in
slant
Thomas W. Wilcox ESQ. was called TO
the chair. and $. j. Milford was elected
secretary.
on motion. the following gentlemen
were elected delegates 10 represent
Charles City county In the conventions
Harrison district L. a. Marston; Alter
nate. h. G. Harrison
Tyler district Thomas w. Wilcox; Al
ternate. j. II. Hubbard.
Chickahominy district T. ]. Pettet;
Alternate O. H. Walker.
The delegates were not instructed.
on motion. the present Democratic
Executive Committee was continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
Unlimited Coinage Of Copper.

Whoop and hurrah for the free and
unlimited coinage Of copper Mr.. Matte
has struck "1le" I'm the heart of old
Amherst. in whose "busum' deeply hid
are millions Of copper waiting for miners
and markets
The demonetzing Of the old copper
cart-wheel cent was q dastardly, despotic
and diabolical act. Give us back the
cents OF our dadlies or give as death.
o warrior GOvnor Waite,
DO not a minute waite,
But hasten TO our aid
With Denyer's brave brigade;
And bags of Doodle bring,
For use OF Silver Ring
A Copper Ring! All ye owners Of cop
per mines and stocks let us form at
once and a marriage feast with Waite,
Warner q, co. let Us hold down IN WASH
ington. And let us raise a Doodle pile
large enough 10 make Senator'S. Con-
gressmen, editors, Grange and Alliance
lecturers. and one or two bankers see that
the reconciliation Of copper is a national
necessity. COPPER SENSE.
Amherst, Va, July ~, 1893.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
NUNICIPAL RErRENCHMENT
Tie watehword Of ROanoko's New Coun

Tie Watchword Of Roanoko's New Coun-
cl. For Local OPTION Election.
ROANOKE, VA. July 2-Special.-At
needing OF the city council last night
en- o-luance was proposed. which was
defeated by one vote. cutting down the
s---y ot the mayor 10 $1,000 per annum,
... ...f-OfpoNce TO 500 per annum and
,.. police sergeant 20 $50 per year, and
E. fishing the offices OF clerk 20 the city
eer assistant clerk OF the market.
il The board Of public works. second
s.rgeaut and one chairman und
gre e.rllcer. Retrenchment is the watch
.'i '. The new council and an effort
h oa foot 10 amend the city charter 50
gu l' abolish the Office OF board of public
us and make a wholesale reduction
q" ife salaries OF various officers
a petition with over 800 signatures was
presented % the judge OF the hastings
,.-rt to-day asking for an election TO
o. Reid on the local option question AS
,is lh 800 names more than is required
'a" me election viii be ordered and
.' br held in September The cam
tN-sn promises 10 be warm one, and
ere temperance movement IS well organ
81 ana ls strong ina Roanoke.
Ne Roanoke Hospital. "a magnificent
I"e OF buildings situated in the southern
I|l or The city. As now about half COM
I,,siei. and, owing 20 the want q funds.
az "ofk OF construction has stopped. The
+I e.lois propose 20 issue mortgage bonds
.i 'lyo, which can easily be placed n
no city will guarantee the interest on
40 bonds. month ago an election OF
eNs freehold voters was held on this
$N'S''"n, and the proposition was de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
ExAmINArION or WITNEssK,
In tho Contested Election Case Concluded.
Encampmout of the Military.

Incampmout of the Military.
PETERSBURG, VA. July Especial
The examination OF witnesses in the con-
tested election case OF Brltton against
Temple. for the clerksnip Of the county
OF Prince George, which has occupied the
attention OF the county court Of Prince
George. Judge j. +. West. OF Sussex pre-
siding. for the past week, was concluded
this afternoon. During the session of the
court to-day the ballots. as cast at Elves
precinct were counted IN open court by
Judge West, and coTrespOnded with the
report made by the judges and clerks OF
election OF that precinct The court ad-
jourued 10 Wednesday morning next at
II o'clock, when the argument viii be
begun
The contested election case OF Rawlings
against Mallory, for the clerkship of
Brunswick county, Will be called for trial
in the county court on Monday next.
Much interest is felt all through Bruins
wick IN this case.
The following companies Of the Fourth
Virginia regiment have decided 10 so into
enCampment with the regiment at the
White sulphur Springs on Saturday next;
Companies a. h, G.. ID, +. @, *, and pro-
baby the infantry Of Alexandria, Staun-
ton and Charlottesville. 1t is estimated
that three hundred men Will take part in
the encampment.
Dr. James W Claiborne left this after
noon for Old Point TO attend Mr. Harry
Hitchcock. who was seriously and 1t IS
thought fatally, injured a day or two
ago while diving at old Point Mr..
Hitchcock IS a prominent and wealthy
lumber dealer Of Norfolk. and a former
resident Of Prince George county. lie IS
widely known here I'm Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

EMPORIA. VA, July 22.-special.-A
colored man was found yesterday I'm cat
tie guard, half a mile from Belfeid ce-
pot. on the Atlantic and Danvillc rail-
road. in a dying condition lie was taken
from the pit by order Of Agent Jones
and removed 10 the SHADE. where DE soon
died. An inquest revealed the fact that
he had received no injury and the jury
rendered a verdict that he came 20 his
death from some unknown cause His
name proved 10 be Henry Field.
Quite an exciting game Of baseball
was played here yesterday between the
Franklin zine and the Emporias. The
score was thlrty-nine 20 thirty-eght I'm
favor Of the EmpOrias.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

ACCOMAC COURTHOUSE, VA, July
Spccial--The trustees of the Margaret
Academy to-day decided TO purchase the
six-acre lot in Oman ck, known as the
OnancOck College property 10 start a
new institution OF learning once the
pride of the Eastern Shore Of Virginia.
IL was at once rented by Professor Frank
=. Brent. who win be the principal Of
the school.
Or. Joseph T.. Broadwater Of Tenn
perancevlle and Thomas w. Russell, a
member Of the bar at this place. have
announced themselves candidates for the
LEGISLATURE. subject TO the nomination by
the Democratic party The doctor was
4. member of the House the session before
last.
The county chairman Of the Democratic
party has called a mass-meeting for next
court day. July 3lst, TO select delegates,
etc. 10 the State Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
Women ONCE Seeker. at the Capital.

The women Office seekers about the cap
itol are easy to distinguish. They suffer
from the feminine drawbacks OF no peck
cts, and most ofthem have to carry theirpre-
cious documents in their hands. II wom-
an appears with Cat, small package about
inches wide and long, done up in brown
MANILA paper Of the dry goods counter
stamp 1t is safe 10 say abe wants an office
She thinks nobody suspects what is in the
package, but every member who sees 1t
knows from experience the exact character
Of its oontsnts.-KatA Field,a Washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
ur Uitcbcock's Condition.

HAMPTON, VA, July 22.-special.-
Afr Hitchcock, who was injured while
bathing at Fort Monroe, will be taken
TO Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
this evening. He is helpless from the
shoulders down, but talks cheerfuliy 10
those around him. and some hope Of his
recovery is entertained. lie made his
will with the pen between his teeth and
shows remarkable nerve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

Mr. Mark Davis. the proprietor OF the
Davis Ampitheatre at Des-Chree-S hos-
IA. Detroit Mich, has made an as
signment OF the tent benches, scenery.
and all the apparatus Of the theatre, 10
Mr.. T. Leach and he will now return 10
his home here, richer I'm experience, but
about 5000 poorer i'm purse.
The indebtedness is said TO be about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23
Weddrd in AIhrmarle.

GREENWOOD DEPOT. VA, July n
Special.-Miss Agnes Dinwiddie was mar
ried TO Mr.. A. G. Bruce on Thursday
evening last. The bride is a beautiful
and accomplished daughter OF the Rev.
William Dinwidde The groom is popu-
lar young merchant and postmaster OF
this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-23

The Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew viii
give a sociable in the lecture-room at
st. James church tomorrow night at
s o'clock. 1t is desired that every mem
Der shall come and bring a man who is
NOT q member