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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
BET. MIR. MILLER's ABSENCE.
Conflicting Reports Pertaining Thereto
Did lie Attemnt Suicide?

NORFOLK, VA, May -Special.-Sev-
eral weeks ago It was announced that
the Rev. H. G.. Miller, pastor Of the
Armstrong Memorial church. Berkeley. had
been granted a leave OF absence by his
congregation. and that he had gone West
for his health. Mr. Miller had been alb
sent about month, when a telegram was
received saying that he was taken very
sick on his return trip. and later that
he was dead. IL is now stated that Mr.
Miller is not dead, but that he is living
I'm Oklahoma.
Rev. Or. Lacey. Of this city. when he
heard OF Mr.. Alillers death wrote a let
ter of confidence 10 Mrs Miller IN Cali
fornia. He has received reply from
friend OF hers I'm San Francisco. Or.
Lacey said the letter received was not
for publication. but II is learned that
while ar. Miller was stopping with
friend m Oklahoma the report Of "A pistol
was heard In his room. His friend en-
tered his apartment. and found him with
a very serious wound I'm his breast. II is
believed this gave rise 10 the report that
he was dead. Mr.. Miller has enterely
recovered from the wound. and is living
in privacy I'm Oklahoma, near place
called Anadorko. IL is not stated that the
wound was inflicted with suicidal intent.
II is believed that Mr.. Miller's mind is
impaired He was popular In Norfolk.
and had the respect OF the entire people.
When he left here II was by permission
Of his church, on a leave OF absence FOR
six months.
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.ECENIENARY METHODIST CHURCH..
Grace street between Fourth aud Filth Rev
h. \. SLEDD. ID. D., pastor rec pews seq
vices by the pastor On sunday az II A. VI. and
s.i5 J.. VI. amt on Wednesday AZ s;ij J.. 81.
Christian EDdeayor prayer meeting Friday
evening az s:lj clock. Visitors welcome.
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THE EDUCATORS RESIGN
BAD FEELING SAID TO EXIST IN
THE TRINITY FACULTY.
The Board Of Aldermen Elect Municipal
Observation-Disclosures Veterans to
Meet at Raleigh.

RALEIGH, n. c., May ESPECIAL
Governor Carr to-day appointed the fol-
lowing members Of the North Carolina
Board Of Health: John c. Chase, Of VIII
mington: +. T. Venable, OF Chapel Hill;
and w. H. c. Lucas, OF White Hall,
Bladen county. The Governor also APP
pointed S. VI. S. Robinson. OF Hatteras.
Commissioner Of Wrecks. and John +.
Switzerland Director OF the Eastern
North Carolina Insane Asylum at Colds
boro.
A special from Durham says that at a
meeting of the trustees OF Trinity Col
lcge there Or. John +. Crowell was re-
elected president OF the college. 1t
is stated that Professors Armstrong.
Weeks. Houston and WEIGH have all
rendered their designations as members
OF the faculty, and there are limitations
OF unpleasantness, the nature Of which
~ no: stated
The Democratic members OF the new
Board OF Aldermen held a caucus last
night, which was in session until after
midnight. The caucus resulted in the
nomination Of Hon. Thomas Badger for
mayor, Charles y. Heartt for chief Of
police. G. W Lambeth for city clerk
W. y. Hutchings for city collector, and
+. Il. Englehard for chief Of the fire de-
partment. All these nominations were
confirmed in open session Of the board
tonight.
Colonel T.. y. Hall. Of Wilmington.
president OF the North Carolina Con-
federate Veterans Association. arrived
here to-day. and after consultation. is
sued a call for all the camps I'm the state
10 assemble in Raleigh May 3Oth. Col
onel Hall will also appoint committee
Of veterans to meet the trains bearing
the remains OF Mr. Davis at the South
Carolina line and act as an escort %
Raleigh. A delegation OF the Ladies
Memorial Association from Wilmington
will also come 10 this city. and delega-
ton will be appointed 10 accompany the
remains from here TO Richmond
Adams warehouse was not damaged
by the oxford cyclone. as was reported.
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WELDON ~ c.. May Especial
There is a heavy freshet I'm the Roanoke
river. The water last night passed over
the danger line and submerged the bot
tom lands. The damage is not great az
present, and from information received
here to-day from points above. the indi-
cations are that the waters will not
rise much higher
The expenses Of the last term Of North
ampton Superior Court We're $26O.H. The
board Of commissioners approved with
the following Endorsement. approved
under protest, believing some Of the
charges 10 be eXorbitant."
President Taylor. Of Wake Forest. de-
Hvered an address to-day at the Teach
ers' Association meeting at Aulander
There is an abundant crop Of wild
Strawberries I'm BERTHE county.
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LOUISA. VA. May 5.-Special.-The
heavy downpour Of rain yesterday and
the day before has thoroughly saturated
the ground. 10 the very great benefit Of
all vegetation. The sub-soil had been
really dry since last spring until this
rain. The streams We're all quite full
last night. No serious damage Is re
ported.
The large quantity Of the apple bloom
With the stems attached. under the
trees this morning. indicates the extent
of damage by the late frosts. not dreamed
OF before. II looks now as II the
crop will be very small. Corn planting
is pretty we'll advanced.
The report that has started the rounds
about a contemplated railroad from
Mineral city via Fredericksburg TO the
Potomac is only a rumor, based on
very small foundation. II looks Ike It
might be a good scheme. but. so far as
known. the company has not been or
gauiZed.
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WILLIAM sCRoGGIN BURIED.
A Destructive Rainfall i'm tho Shenandoah
Valley-Ofher Warren Matters.

FRONT ROYAL, IA, May Special
The funeral Of ex-County Treasurer VIII
liam Scrossin. an aged and highly re-
spected citizen. took place at the NJ. E.
church yesterday at IL A. NJ Mr.. Scrog-
gin, who was for many years treasurer OF
Warren county. was eighty-three years
old. and has spent his whole life in the
county where nc had amassed consider
able property.
Mrs. Buck aged seventy-eight died at
the residence Of her son. in this place.
on May ID. Mrs. Buck was sister Of
Hon. John T. Lowell and Judge William
Y. Lowell OF this town. She was n
polished. cultured lady Of the old regime,
and was honored and loved by all.
The Circuit Court convened here yester-
day. being two days late. owing 10 the
Brcyle homicide case at Luray. which en-
cr0ached on our time here. The most
important cases have been continued
There are a good many railroad cases on
the docket. Judge Turner IS nearly
worn out, having beer holding court
every day since the LIST Of April
There has been the hardest rainfall I'm
the Shenandoah Valley I'm the last thirty
six hours that we have had for six
months. Both branches Of the Shenan-
doah river are out OF the banks. and
much damage is feared Part Of the
trestle work used in the construction
of the new iron bridge over the North
Fork was washed away last night. and
there is fear of still further loss.
The first celebration Of the Franklin
Washington Literary Society Of the Ran
dolph-Macon Academy was held in the
study hail az the Academy on last Satur-
day night. The committee awarded the
debater's medal 10 G.. ". Clarke. Of
Virginia. and the declaimer's medal TO
Mr.. Henry, OF Maryland. The exercises
were very creditable. The attendance
at tho academy is very good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
LEE CAMP.
Good Deal OF Business Trans
acted

Lee Camp held it's weekly meeting at
Thomas p. Pollard was in command, and
Adiutant j. Taylor Stratton recorded.
The adjutant was instructed to send
information I'm reference TO the forma-
ton Of a Confederate camp I'm Charlotte
county 20 Mr.. James y. Farris, who had
asked for the same. The Confederate
veterans Of Charlotte will come 10 Rich
mond on May 3lst 10 participate i'm the
ceremonies connected with the renter
ment Of the remains Of President Jeffer-
son Davis.
An invitation was received from John
Bowie-Strange Camp, Confederate Nete-
rams. Of Charlottesville, inviting Lee
Camp to the unwilling ceremonies Of
their monument I'm University cemetery
on June eth. The camp laid the invita-
ton over until next Friday night, and
Captain David A. Brown. quartermaster,
was directed I'm the meantime 90 see what
arrangements can be made 10 take the
camp 10 Charlottesville.
Mr.. II. +. Tinsley sent 20 the camp
medal belonging 20 Lyman y. Parker,
Twenty-hfth Massachusetts, regiment:
also. a letter from his brother, requesting
that IL be sent to him. AT the request Of
Mr. Tinsley the adiutant was directed
10 send ii TO Edwin s. Parker, Oakham,
Worcester county, Mass.
The camp by a vote directed that Com
mander Pollard appoint the twenty-five
delegates OF the camp 10 the Convention
of the United Confederate Veterans,
which will be held in Birmingham, Ala,
I'm June next.
The following delegates were elected
10 the Grand Camp OF Confederate Nete-
rams. which will be held IN Portsmouth.
Va. on the nth day OF juno: Comrades
James T. Gray. Norman V Randolph,
David A. Brown. Jr, John A. Meanley
and Thomas Byrne.
General Thomas a. Brander stated that
there would be "A meeting Of the chairmen
OF an the committees IN regard 10 the re-
interment Of President jefferson Davis at
the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday
evening az G:30 o'clock.
The camp was ordered 10 meet az St
Johns church on Wednesday evening,
June 10th. at 4 o'clock 10 participate IN
the memorial services Of the Ladies' oak
wood Memorial Association. orders Will
be published in the daily papers.
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GREENSBORO. y. c.. May Especial.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brodnax have ar
rived here. and will reside win Mr..
BIcdnaXs parents on west Market street.
Misses Nellie Pemberton and Berta
Watson. two of Fayettevilles fair daugh-
tiers, spent yesterday i'm this city.
The skating carnival at Hagan's rink
last night was largely attended
1t seems TO be settled fact that Gull
ford is TO have a county fair. Committees
have been appointed. and work has begun
in real earnest.
At a meeting Of the county commission
ers Wednesday II was decided 10 hold
an election under the local option act
In this city on June 18th. The Prohibi-
tonists will fight hard to close the sa-
looms.
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WHTTTEMoRE MUEDER TRIAL.
The Examination of Witnesses for the State
Taylor McAlistcr Killed.

ASHEVILLE. y. c.. May 5.-Spet AL
The trial o. Bud" Whittemorc for the
murder of DOG. Roberts progresses slowly
I'm the Criminal Co1rt. The special We
nire Of $50 men ordered I'm this case
was about half exhausted before jury
wa secured. Great interest is mani
tested in the trial. and the courthouse
is crowded every day. The State is still
examining witnesses.
Judge Carter has suffered no serious
results from the injury received two or
three days ago. and is very painstakng
and patient under the strain of this trial.
Information has been received here of
the killing Of Taylor McAlister by Sheriff
John Woody. Of Nancey county two or
three days ago. II seems that MEALS
ter resisted the service Of some writ
which the sheriff was attempting 10 eX-
ecute and drew his knife on the sheriff
and warned him not 10 approach. al the
same time advancing with drawn knife
himself. The sheriff shot three times
and McAlister was instantly killed
The recent rains damaged trestle
near Paint Rock so much that it has been
impossible for trains 10 pass over IT,
consequently travel and the mails for
the West have been delayed the last
few DAYS.
Arrangements have been made how
ever. by which transfers can be made
until the trestle can be repaired.
Ex-Congressman II. G.. Ewart. Of Hen
Jacksonville. was I'm town yesterday.
The rains Of yesterday and the day
before have benefited crops TO a con-
siderable degree.
The election Of T. W. Patton as mayor
Of Asheville was a veritahle landslide.
and the opposition was utterly roustod.
though they claimed 10 represent the
regular organized Democracy. There
was @ contest for aldermanic honO~s in
only two wards where the Reform wing
had put out Republicans as candidates.
There was no opposition worth mem
tioning 10 PattOus election. r. c.
Starncs. who thought he had received
the nomination as a result of the Demo
cratic primary election a method abol-
ished, by the way, by the last county
convention, in which, however he was
mistaken, as a majority OF the Demo
Gratis OF Ashcville refused to participate
I'm said primary. had publicly Withdrawn
from the race. Consequently. Il was
not a Republican victory in the remOtest
particular, as has been enormously sug-
gestcd. II was a violent protest on the
part Of the people against the admins
trative methods that have been I'm vogue
for the past two years. This is what il
means and nothing more and IL is not
believed by many here that the move
ment will interfere with the Democratic
organization. The reform was inevita-
bic. and the only regret Is that IL did not
come within the party.
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LOCATION or the DEPOT.
Chamber of Commerce Committee Inter
view President Kimball.


view President KimbalI
PETERSBURG, VA, May Especial
Representatives from the Chamber Of
Commerce and City Council have had a
very satisfactory interview with Mr..
Kimball, president Of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. with ref
erence 70 changing the location Of the
Union depot I'm this city The depot Is
wanted south of its present location.
At a late hour last night Mr.. y. Wig
gin was waylaid and badly beaten by
an unknown negro.
Mr.. Henry Alley Of Charlottesville.
Va, former citizen Of Petersburg. ar
rived here this afternoon. This is his
first visit In nine years.
There is heavy frcshet I'm the Apo
mattox river and the water is over the
wharves and stu rising tonight.
The police commissioners this afternoon
suspended Officer Marcus Slade for half
a day for leaving his beat 70 so TO
fire several nights ago.
The match game OF baseball played
here this afternoon between the Uni
versity School team, Of this city, and a
team from Kcswick Academy, resulted
In the defeat Of the former club by
score Of II 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
HALIFAX M4TTERS.
The Crops and the weather-The Guberna-
foriaI Situation.

HOUSTON. VA. May 5.-special.-We
had a very heavy fall of rain on yester-
day, and the small streams overhowsd
their banks in many places. but no Sc
rious harm has resulted.
The recent cold spell didn't injure the
fruit TO any great extent in this section,
and our present prospects are that we
will have a full crop.
SO far the candidates for county and
district offices. nominated by the con-
vention Of March IS have no opposition,
and our people seem to have lost sight
OF the important election TO be held on
Tie fourth Thursday in May, and are
mainly interesting themselves concerning
the contest 10 be waged next fall So far
the question, who shall be the next
Democratic nominee for Governor Of
Eirginia?' is the only one now agitating
the minds of our people. Since IL has been
announced that Colonel Buford will not
De a candidate. the fight here WIN be
between Colonel O'Ferrall and Major j.
H0ge Tyler, with chances strongly in
favor Of the latter The towns of South
Boston and Houston are about equally
divided between them, and II they alone
have 10 decide for the whole county,
the contest would be n close one, with the
result at present uncertain But OF the
$500 Democratic voters I'm the county,
only about SO vote at these two towns,
while the country people. especially the
farmers. are almost a unit for Tyler
and II the wish OF the masses prevail,
as it doubtless viii. It IS reasonably cor
tain that the Halifax delegation will vote
in the State convention for his nomina-
ton. In making this prediction it must
Doe stated that Colonel OFerrall has
many friends here. who admire him for
his services 10 his State and county,
and his devotion 10 his party; his recog-
nized ability as a jurist and statesman.
and are proud Of his brilliant record in
Congress. which is an honor 10 himself
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
4 Negro Incendiary Arrested.

DANVILLE. VA, May 5.-Special.-At a
late hour last eight two North Danyille
men named Bakec and Fulton We're IN
Danville on a lark" and got into a
difficulty. II was a lively mill" they had.
I'm which Fulton's nose was broken. and
he received other injuries Baker was
captared this afternoon. and is now i'm
jail.
John OBrien died in North Danville
to-day in the seventy-frst year Of his
age. He was a former citizen of Lynch
burg. but had been living here for three
yc9rs.
Ed. Wilkinson, a negro. about twenty
years Of age was arrested to-day, charged
with settirg fire 10 the residence Of Dr.
w. j.. Douglas or Tuesday last. VIII
Kinson has made ca fun confession, saying
he set fire 20 the house for the purpose of
preventing any possibility Of the discov-
cry OF the fact that he had stolen a
pistol and money from Or. Douglas.
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over six hurdles sclling-Ecarte nrst 'at
Oakley second, Return third. Time, ~''''
piher Turf Events.

| Oakley second. Return third. Time, 259
oiher Turf Events
LEXINGTON. KY, May 5.-Following
arc to-days results:
First race. thrce-quarters OF mile
/ oliver first, Osyrius second, captain Rosa
third. Time. III.
Second race. fifteen sixteenths OF a
milc-Rook lady first, Happiness Sc
cond. Luck Now third. Time. "a 81.
Third race. mile and an eighth. free
handicap uryear ID. first, Old Pepper
second. Sweet Blossom third. Time.
l.gi 81
Fourth race. half a mile-Zoephile nrst'
Sister Anita second. +. Himyara third.
Time. o..
rlffh race FIVE furlongs. purse-Pitts-
burg first cedar Brook second. Powder
third Time, l:@.
sT LOUIS. May 5-The races to-day
resulted:
First race. three-quarters OF a mile
Volunteer first, Arthur G. second, White
Wings third Time. III II.
Second race. one mile-Ciara White
first, Wyandotte second. Bon Doctor third.
Time. so IL.
Third race. nfteen-sixteenths Of a
milc-St Joe first, Zampost second, Min
nio Gee third.
Fourth race, thirteen-SlNteenthS OF
mile-Hasty first. General Mitchell Sc
cond. Captain Drane third. Time, l:24.
Fifth race. fve-eighths Of n mile-Ithaca
first, Emp Billet second, Doubtful third.
Time. 1903 "a.
GLOUCESTER, n j.. May 5.-Three
favorites. a second choice and two long
shots won to-day. Summaries.
FIRST race. five furlOngs-Jersey first,
Montece second. jamestown third. Time.
1:07 "a.
Second race. i've furlongs-Blue Bird
first. Barlow second. Agnes II. third.
Time. l.0S IA.
Third race. six furlongs-Owen Golden
first. Repeater second, Poverty third.
Time ia "a.
Fourth race six furlongs-Aftermath
first. Stringfellow second. Joe Carter
third Time 1874.
Fifth race. six and one-quarter fur
longs -Oberln first, Montague second,
Crocus third.
Sixth race, four and n half furlongs-
Spend0line first. Latinus second. Cold
Pan third. Time. 1.0l "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
TENNESSEE EDITORS AT WAR.
Proprietors OfTwo Memphis Papers May
End Dihicuity with Pistols.

MEMPHIS, TENN, May 5.-War has
broken out again among Memphis edi-
tors over the Dubose impeachment. f.
w. Carmack, editor of the Commercial,
made statements in regard to w. a. Col
lier, owner of the Appeal-Avalanche,
and General Chalmers.
IN this mornings Appeal-Ayalanche Mr..
Collier denOuuces the writer of the edi-
tOrial I'm the Commercial as a liar. Cen
eral Chalmers also writes another card
denouncing him as liar and slanderer,
and Mr.. Connolly editonaily says some
severe things
Collier stood on the corner Of Main and
Madison streets this morning, but did
not meet Carmack. His cousin was
across the street. 1t looks as if a street
fight will De i'm order. Chalmers has the
reputation Of a brave man, so has Col
lier. and Carmack is said TO be game.
Crowds of people were in the streets all
day watching for the fireworks TO begin.
MEMPHIS. TENN, May st is said
tonight that Editor Carmack has chal-
longcd Editor Collier and that a duel
Will take place in Arkansas tomorrow
morning.
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COTTON.-Died at Swansboro, Ches-
terrified county. Va. on Wednesday night,
at u o'clock, Mrs. SARAH A. COTTON,
aged siXty-nine years.
COX.-Died. May 4, 1893, al his resi-
dence. SIS north Adams street, EDWARD
cox (colored). in the sixty ninth year OF
his age.
Funeral from Second Baptist church
at 2.30 p. NJ TOMORROW Sunday.
May Z. 1893. Friends OF the family are
invited 70 attend.
ROBINSON.-Ent into eternal rest.
al the residence OF his parents 7i3 north
Ninth street. Yesterday at s o'clock \. NJ.
EDDIE l.. the youngest child Of Edward
and Catherine Robinson, in the eighteenth
year OF his age.
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NORTH STATE NEWS.
Crisp Tar Heel Happenings from Cheroke e
TO Currituck.

The indications are more favorable
Tor good crops than for years.
1t is thought that Buck Blackwell Will
certainly be appointed postmaster at
Durham.
n local option election will be held
In Salisbury June I'd. only five bar
rooms are open now.
n young man named Pat Williams had
his Les broken during a game OF base
bali at Davidson College.
Mrs. +. T. Barnum. widow OF the ia
nous Snowman. is at Hot Springs, and
her health is greatly improved.
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grave only about six weeks ago. Mr..
Powers was one OF the best men in this
county. Only n short time ago he was
appointed on the board Of supervisors
TO fiji a vacancy. and in all probability
would have been elected this spring
but for his sudden death. lie was only
sick about a week. He will be buried on
tomorrow at Mount Moriah church, in
Powhatan county, where his wife was
buried.
High water is doing much damage 10
the river low-grounds, but is now falling
slowly.
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About o'clock this evening n man
named Harry Rolf. who is an attache
Of Harris circus. went into the Office OF
Or. Smith. the dentist. 10 have some
work done. The Doctor was waiting
upon a lady, and asked Rolf 70 wait
awhile. While waiting the lady's pocket
hook which she had left upon table,
caught Rolls eye and he eloped with II.
The loss was soon discovered and the
police notified. In a very short while
officer r.. J. Wren had Rolf safely jug
ged I'm the Second police-station.
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YIRGINIANS AGAIN WIN
THEY DEFEAT THE LhFAYETTEs BY
ASCORE or rs TOf.
a Onesided and UninterestinK Contest
Results of the Championship Games
and tho Races.

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA. May g.
special.-The University's crippled team
took another onc-sided game from La
fayctte this afternoon. Hume and Nell
sol divided the pitching between them for
the home team. the former for seven IN
nings and the latter for the remaining
two Both were Int harder than yester-
day. as was TO be expected. and the sup
port Of the men behind them was IN no
way as good. while the hitting was the
heaviest the team has yet done. although
the three leaders OF the batting order
were not in the game. The game was
slow and uninteresting. and ended with
a score Of 10 20 4.
Following, is the score.
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THE CONVICT OUTBREAR.
IT Was Led by Oulson Palmer, Desperate
Character.

ATLANTA. GA. May 5-Addiuonal de
tails have been received tonight regarding
the convict outbreak at cole City. The
head of the gang was Oulson Palmer
one of the most desperate convicts in the
peniteutiary who was first convicted Of
safe-bl0wing and afterwards sentenced to
life Imprisonment for killing a guard in an
attempt 10 escape. The man had saved
powder given them for blasting, and has
Impoverished bombs and guns. They made
their way from the slope mines. where
they worked 10 the Rattle Snake mines.
Their plan was 10 surprise the guard al
the latter mine. but the attack was not
opportune. as the guard had just been
reinforced. None OF the injured Will die.