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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
Mr.. Joseph Allen Dead.

FlNCASTLE. VA. July I5.-Special.-
Joseph Allen died here this morning at
the residence OF his sister-in-law. Mrs.
Annie NJ. Allen. He was about thirty-five
years old. and a son Of Hon. John Il. AL
len. prominent citizen OF this county.
and brother OF the late Brown NJ. Allen,
who. for many years. was clerk OF the
court Of this county. The deceased spent
the last several years OF his life In the
West. where his health gave way. He re-
turned TO F1ncastle about a week ago I'm
the last stage of consumption. He leaves
a large and prominent connection In this
and other States. MIR. Allen will be
buried in Fincastle tomorrow by the I.
O. O. F.. Of which order he was a promi-
nent member.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

right. 2. Passed balls-Luck. 2; DUKE l.
Umpire Mr.. Edward Tate.
The virginias hope that their friends
will come to their aid with subsf int'ni
help. and that contributions will be left
this week at The Times office. 30 that
new uniforms can be purchased for the
team. I was wrong In stating that the
money that MIR. Lumsden lost belonged
10 the team. With the exception or Is
the so was his own personal property.
Next Wednesday afternoon the College
and Forest Hill teams will play at the
Chesterfield diamond. II is also proba-
BILE that during this weef the Colts ana
Spiders will play OF a postponed game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

Belo,, is the physicians report OF the
Free Dispensary and General Emergency
Hospital at us west Cary, for the two
weeks ending July nth:
New Patients.-Department Of surgery q;
department of women and children. 3;
department of eye. ear and throat, 10;
department of nervous diseases, IL. To
tai IS.
partment of women and children, 49, de
partment OF eye, ear and throat. 10; de
partment OF nervous diseases, Is. Total.
49,
Number prescriptions compounded. 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
Psrdon.d bY the Gorrrnor.

At the May term Of the County Court
OF Bedford county John O. Dickerson
was convicted Of betrayal and was SEN
fenced 10 confinement In the peniten-
tlary for the term OF two Years.
ON the recommendation Of the county
Judge and a number Of other prominent
people of the county the Governor yes
terday granted pardon 10 Dickerson.
He was an old Confederate soldier and
had poor and dependent children. and
had really served out the time Of his
sentence in the county Jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
New COnylcts.

Mr.. s. d. Womack, deputy sheriff Of
Danville. yesterday delivered the follow
ing conyicts at the penitentiary: George
Willingham (colored). for grand larceny.
two years. Workman Willingham (col-
ored), for grand larceny, two years; John
III. Evans. for HOUSEKEEPING. two years.
Mr.. William Il. Boisseau, commissioner
OF the revenue Of Danville, was at the
Capitol on business.
Other visitors at the Capitol were Simon
Solomon, sheriff OF Hanover county, and
o. o. Alexander, sheriff of Hanover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

A poetic boy. only eleven years old, thu
day before leaving the city 10 spend thu
summer In the country, looked at his
father in the most loving and sympathiz
ing manner. and then as quick al
thought. wrote the following:
Won't you go up to the country.
Where II is cool and fair?
And drink the nice. refreshing water
And get the sweet, cool air?
Your only son,
Frank
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

State Secretary II. o. Williams. OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, Will
speak to men this afternoon at o'clock.
His subject will be wages OF SIM"
Strangers are especially invited TO at
tend this meeting.
A promenade concert Will be given
Tuesday night by the Association Orches-
ira, assisted by some OF the best talent
in the city. Refreshments Will be served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

Earned runs-Ellyson. O'Hara ca. Phil
Ips West. Luck. Leftwich. Frost. King.
three bnse hiis-O Hara C9. rwo-base
hils-OHa Haas. Ellyson. West. Luck
Double plays-Lumsden and Leftwich;
Ohara. Phillips and Sc DIT. Left on bases
college. g.. Virgnians. 0. Bases on
called balls-CollSys. 4; Virginia ~. T.
Fuses on errors-College. &: Vir-
finians, 6. Struck out by King, /, by
tnfigh'. 2 by Anthony T. Stolen bases -
Lhyson. King. Wells. Frost Sacrifice
l''-Lumsden. Wild pi:chts-Kins. !; En-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
On Board the Pocahontas.

Nearly three hundred people went on
the new steamer Pocahontas to Norfolk
and Newport News on her trip last night
Promptly at 10 o'clock the fine vessel
swung out into the river, and started
for her destination. with the orchestrion
playing merrily, and everybody happy
at the prospect of q day at the seashore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
Sacred Heart Picnic.

The annual picnic Of Sacred Heart
church Will take place at Providence
Forge August 3D. A meeting OF the con-
gregation will be held after high mass
this morning to make necessary arrange.
mente.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
Henrico County court.

No cases were tried In the Henrico
County Court to-day.
The case OF J. c. Duesbrry. charged
with selling liquor from Nat boat near
the Chesapeake and Ohio docks. will be
brought before Judge Minor next Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
, Mr.. Jackson to Speak at the Fair.

Mr.. J. f. Jackson. the editor OF the
Southern Planter. has been Invited by
the Worlds Fair Congress on Good Roads
TO deliver an address on Good Roads
before the Congress At Chicago In Octo-
Der next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

We have gathered from all
corners of our store little "Rem-
nants of the Shoe Trade" Goods
that won't 60 must be made to
60, and they will if these prices
prevail MONDAY:
Child's RED BUTTON that were $3.50,
Now 75c.
Child's KID OXFORDS. sizes 5 to s;
were Sl.25. Now 65c.
Cbild's CLOTH-TOP OXFORDS, sizes
5to z; were 77c.. Now soc.
Gents Low SHOES; were s4.OO, Now
$3.50.
Ladies' PATENT LEATHER OK
FORDS. S1.00, sizes 2, 2t, 81, 4, 8, z.
Ladies' $1.25 RusSet Butcher TIES now
S1.00.
Ladies' Tan and Gray Suede TIES, re-
duced from 81 LOG to S1.50.
Ladies' Patent Leather Cleopatra TIES,
reduced from S1.99 to SLAB.
Infants Special Lot SLIPPERS; were
50c., 75c. and 81, Now 25c.
The following sizes-l, II, 3, 2i, 3-of
the balance of our $500 and $3.50
TIES now go at Sl25.
$3.50 grade Ladies' TIES, special lot,
~, 81, 9, now CSC.
Special lot of Gents Calf b U I T o N
SHOES; some sold formerly at $500.
$500 and 5000, only $3.50 now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
SPOTT & SPOTT
400 E. Broad st.

All DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEW
ELRY RINGS. SILVER and SILVER
WARE. CLOCKS. OPERA GLASSES.
&c. AT COST All Of the stock OF
sPOTT e. sPOTT. 405 east Bfoad street:
having been conveyed to me by deco OF
assignment. for the benefit OF creditors,
will be sold AT COST Each article mas
been marked In plain figures AT coSI:
and must be sold The reputation ~.
this old and reliable firm Is sufficient
warranty for each article offered. ALL
GOODS AT COST AND FOR CASH
ONLY. T. ,. EILEEN,
ty1a H'usse'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
.IRGINIAS.

'Bahcn declared out.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15
PURELY PERSONAL.

The Belgian King hates music, and
whenever a piano is opened he yanishes
from the room.
Dingley of Maine, Dolliver of Iowa
and Burrows of Michigan are seated
side by side in the front row OF the Re-
publican side of the House this session.
Little Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland
is credited with the possession Of par
ticularly intractable temper, which she
inherits from her disreputable old papa
Peter Rossegger, the bard Of styria,
as Austria's most popular poet is called,
and who had public or rather popular
celebration of his 50th birthday recent
ly, is the son Of the poorest Of peasants.
Miss Emily Faithful the well-known
English apostle Of woman's work, lives
in the dreariest part OF Manchester. She
is an inveterate smoker Of cigars, which
alone relieve the asthma from which
she suffers.
Mrs. Lucie G. Carnegie Of Pittsburg,
sister-in-law of Andrew Carnegie, has
given an order to the Maryland Steel
Company Of Baltimore for steel steam
yacht, which she will use in cruising in
Southern waters.
William A. Pledger, the negro politi-
clan Of Georgia, is to apply for admission
to the bar at the next session Of the Su-
perior Court in Clarke county. Four
teen negro lawyers have already been
admitted to practice at the Georgia bar.
Prince Victor Napoleon, who lives qui-
etly. in Brussels, is a great student Of
works on the army, military tactics, con-
stitutional government and French his
tory during the consulate and the two
Emperors. The Prince is now 81 years
old, and his demeanor is grave beyond
his years.
The Princess Maud, who has always
been the fayorite OF her father, the
Prince OF Wales, has blossomed out into
quite beauty this season, the foreign
correspondents state. The Princess Vic
toria Is the useful member Of the fam
lilly, and plays the part Of the peace
maker always.
The assertion recently made in an
English periodical that Miss Braddon
had realized 100000 from her novels
was generally regarded as preposteroua,
but Henry Labouchere says in London
Truth that he "is inclined to think that
they have brought in q good deal more
than the sum stated"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15

Secretary Carlisle has ordered that the
United States mints at Philadelphia and
San Francisco be fully manned and the
full capacity Of both minta utilized in
coming gold bullion. The Treasury De
partment possesses from $50. 100000 to
800, ,000, 900 in gold bullion, which is part
Of the gold reserve Of 800, ,000, 900. Gold
bars cannot be used as currency; so IL
has been decided in the present need TO
coin the bullion on hand. The bullion
will be coined into $40, IS and $2l9 gold
pieces, preference being given to the
first two denominations. The coming
capacity Of the Philadelphia mint, it is
stated, will be between s5,000,00O and
5000, 900 per month. The San Fran
cisco mint will also be utilized, butfortu-
nately nearly all bullion possessed by the
government is in the East. There is
10000, 900 Of gold bullion in the Phila-
delphia mint, $l5,000,000 Of it being in
one vault, where it has remained mr.
touched for fifteen years. Acting Di-
rector Preston visited Philadelphia the
other day, and completed arrangements
with Superintendent Bosbyshell to begin
work at once. The Treasury is now pay
ing out gold coin all over the country,
and as a consequence stands more in
need Of gold coin than heretofore.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15

Miss Thornton, Queen Victoria's old
est servant, who has been state house
keeper Mt Buckingham Palace, has Just
resigned at the age Of so years. She has
been forty years in her Majesty's service.
The occurrence Of two cases Of cholera
at Northalen, on the canal fed by the
Spree, leaves little doubt that the river
is infected. The German government
has ordered the closing OF all river baths.
At Montpelier, France, during mass
an elderly lady entered the pew Of Jean
Jouissant, prominent lawyer, and shot
him four times, killing him, She claimed
he had refused to return sum OF money
intrusted to his care.
The Infanta Eulalia's spun-glass dress,
of which an American manufacturing
company made her n present while She
was the nations guest, has aroused great
curiosity among the ladies OF the Span
ish Court, who very properly regard il
as something very remarkable in the
way OF feminine attire,
London is to have tobacco show from
September II to October Z, q dahlia and
gladiola exhibition for three days in the
beginning Of September, three chrysan-
themum shows, one in October and the
Others in the two succeeding months; II
cage bird show the last of October and
bulldog show in November.
Right Honorable Henry Chaplin holds
the English government mainly respon-
sible for the failureo OF the Brussels Mon
etary Conference, and charges that ii
willtully threw away an opportunity for
promoting u settlement Of the silver
question affecting all parts Of the world.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15
CHICAGO EXPOSITION.

In the Oregon display is an exhibit
that attracts much attention. II in
cludes working model OF gold placer
mining outfit. A large amount Of gold
bearing dirt is ut hand for demonstrate
ing the whole process OF panning out the
gold, and at stated intervals the plant is
put into operation. This exhibit is not
surrounded with glass, and it lisa anus
ing sight to see people hunting over the
sand and dirt for PARTICLES or appear
ances Of gold.
Near the north end OF the forestry
building are shown cross sections OF trees
from Oregon. There is yellow fir log
six feet in diameter. The yellow fir
grows all over the Northwest Coast
Range Mountains, 1t is Of superior ex-
cellence for ship-building and spars, 1t
ranges from two to ten feet in diameter.
A cross section OF Il trunk OF tide-land
spruce is shown, 1t is nine feet nine
inches in diameter. The butt was six
teen feet in diameter, the tree being 1906
feet high and 800 years old. Great slabs
OF noble fir, spruce, lovely fir and yellow
fir are shown.
Baron de Maraja, Commissioner from
Brazil, and S. Suwa, Secretary Of the Jap
anese Commission, have through 0. 5.
Whitmore, editor Of Hardwood, offered
forestry exhibits at the Worlds Fair to
to the city of Chicago for permanent
museum. Said Mr.. Whitmore the other
night: Both the collections are com
plete and large, the former being one Of
the largest in the forestry building. Mr..
Suwa's is large and exceptionally vel!
arranged and perfectly classified, DIR.
Niederlein, Commissioner from the Ar
gentine Republic, and Dr. Hassler, Com
missioner from Paraguay, both have
splendid collections, which they have
given me to understand they would pre-
sent to the city il they could be assured
they would be appreciated and cared for
as they deserve. No such collection OF
forest products has ever before been
shown as is now in this exhibit, either
from domestic or foreign sources. have
discussed the matter with Others among
foreign exhibitors, and am satisfied the
bulk Of the foreign exhibits can be Sc
cured by the city. American exhibitors
also are prepared to make handsome do
nations. ] think the Jessop collection
can be secured and some other private
collections. DR.. Charles Millspaugh, the
botanist who has charge Of the West Vir-
ginia collection, intimates that large
part OF that exhibit can be secured. 1t
is one of the finest shown, is complete
and thoroughly classified. Kentucky,
Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michi-
gan, Washington, Missouri and others
have complete, well-arranged and we'll
classified exhibits which they would
gladly donate in whole or in part"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15
BUSINESS BREyITIEs.

Over 100 kinds of wine are made in
Australia.
An aluminium bridge over Gibraltar
is proposed.
There are $1,000 lady telegraphers in
the United States.
New South Wales has over 5,O00,000
acres OF tin-ore fields.
Belgium has 10000 "schnapps
houses and 1000 schools,
Europe has 5,345,OOO acres in beets,
producing 40, 100000 tons.
Wine CHARTERS in France use more
than $4,000, 600 eggs year.
More than S,0O0OO0,00O cigarettes
were sold in this country last year.
The soldering Of glass and porcelain
with metals is novel French process.
The average wages paid in the Clyde
ship yards are reported at 7 cents per
hour.
The State of North Carolina has mined
nearly $l0,000,000 worth of gold since
1874.
American cotton goods are gradually
taking the place OF the English product
in Hsyti.
1t costs but 25 cents to transport ton
Of coal by water from Buffalo to Duluth,
1000 miles.
The weight of the rail used on the
American roads has been increasing
steadily during the last twenty years.
Sixty million dollars worth OF leather
is required every year TO provide boots
and shoes for the inhabitants Of Great
Britain.
The steam engines Of the world repre-
sent the work OF l,0000 900, 900 men, or
more than double the working popula-
ton OF the earth.
The three Northern States OF Now
England will receive government boun-
ties amounting to $40, 900 on this years
maple sugar crop.
The cigarette smokers are doing their
best to keep the government IN funds.
They dropped $2,0O0,0O0 into Uncle
Sans strong box last year.
Chill is the most prosperous agricult-
ural country of South America. There
are 100000 acres under cultivation, OF
which l 100000 are irrigated.
In the opinion Of the Portland Oregon
ian this is good time to pay small debts,
as $500 will pay 81 900 Of debts in one
day if kept moving actively"
The total product OF the Mexican sill
yer mines from their opening by the
Spaniards to the independence OF the
country in 1921 was s2,36S, $4,000.
By the tenth census 2S,010,00O inhabi-
tants Of the United States were sup
ported by agriculture, ll,520,000 by
manufactures and l5,620,00O by COM
merce.
Homestead farmers in this country
earn per cent Of the total earnings Of
the nation, and their farms and stock
represent per cent Of the national
wealth.
Chamberlain, s. D., has the largest
artesian well in the world. The flow is
5000 gallons a minute. The well is eight
inches in diameter, and the water is
thrown fourteen feet above the top of
the pipe.
The French government, controlling
the pearl islands of the Pacific, has re-
Gently prohibited the use Of diving ap-
paratus by pearl hunters. This is be-
cause there has been such demand for
the beautiful pearls Of the Pacific that
the supply is being depleted, and in a
little while apparently there would be
none left.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-09-15
or ALBANY, OREGON.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.


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being $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

night One feature of yesterdays election
was the defeat In most every case of those
VINO took part as denunciators in the PAN
anna scandals and the triumph of men VITO
were more or less involved in the scandal
This Is regarded as a sign that the French
people are tired of the scandal and the ef-
forts that followed to make political capital
out OF It, There Is some doubt yet whether
the government has a majority in the new
chamber, but evidence Of confidence in the
government was given by the return Of all
the old cabinet ministers without serious
opposition. The result. declaring in favor
OF the existing order Of things and setting
at rest disquieting rumors. with undoubtedly
nave wholesome effect both within ard
without the borders Of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21


The main approach from the north by
NE road to Alexandria county. Va, is by
way Of the Aqueduct bridge Any barrier
placed at the end Of that bridge would nat
uraIly have Q most unfavorable effect on
the interests Of the county 1t happens
that Uncle Sam owns the ground at the
south end of the bridge. While no barri-
eade has actually been erected, the govern
ment. by neglecting its property, has per-
mitted . condition Of Affairs which amounts
10 little less than blockade. Few persons
except those obliged to do 30 viii knowingly
subject themselves to the discomforts of
the roada The authorities Of Alexandria
county have walked up considerably during
the past two years. and have realized the
Advantages Alexandria county might enjoy
~ suburban district to the National Can't
tai II roads were kept in good condition, and
the REGION made otherwise attractive. Much
has already been done by the local officials
towards securing these advantages, and now
they have made q strong appeal to Uncle
eam to open the gate by changing the con-
dition OF AFFAIRS at the south end Of the
Aqueduct bridge. The board Of supervisors
or the county have in a formal communica-
don to the Secretary Of War, laid the
matter before him. and asked that the prom
erty be fenced. improved and beautified.
and that the roads be repaired Their suS-
gestions are worthy of attention. for the
neglect OF the government at this particu-
Ia spot affects the interests of many peo-
Die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

Whatever division Of opinion there may
be as to the original cause Of the financial
distress which has 30 embarrassed the bus
mess OF the country Ii Is now the general
opinion that its continuance Is due largely
to the pottering delay Of Congress. II that
body would give a substantial sign If sin
cere purpose to dispose In q business-like
way OF the questions before IL an improve
ment in the financial situation would be
manifested at once. This is a view in which
all the most careful and trustworthy cb-
servers of financial affairs agree, and II Is
founded on good logic Uncertainty rs to
the character Of the national currency tends
70 promote apprehension and distrust. 1t
Il believed that a speedy repeal Of the silver
purchase law and a declaration by Con-
gress of its purpose to maintain the busi-
ness OF the country with an honest curren-
cy would result in unlocking money that Is
boarded. in restoring general confidence, In
resuscitating languishing Industries ard In
bringing back to the people the prosperity
which il rightfully theirs, for the country
Is rich. Congressmen who In this situation
hazard the interests Of the whole country,
In order to secure some political advantage.
or who stupidity stop at such time to pot
ter with new and untred theories must
mistake the temper Of the nation. Prompt
action is demanded. and delay Is criminal
and may be disastrous. Mr.. Voorhees, has
come forward In the Senate as the repre-
sentative and champion Of the best inter-
ests Of the land. Other Senator'S, 1t Is hoped,
will follow him and in numbers sufficient
to save the honor Of the Senate, for II
would be a disgrace to that body IL It's
record should show that its unnecessary de-
lay aggravated and caused continuance
of deplorable state Of affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

Contrary to expectations the general FAR
namentary election In France yesterday
passed on without any disorder The
French people again declared at the POLLS
m an emphatic manner in favor Of the re-
public. The result indicates that the ooliti-
cal excitement in France was confined
Chiefly to the leaders and the press. and did
not extend to the people. In the whole of
France the monarchists did not poll enc
hundred thousand votes The returns show
Cd republican gains. but how great cannot
be known, as many rebaIlots will be neces-
sary. Under the French system a candi-
date for the chamber Of deputies must re-
ceive IN order to be elected an actual ma
Jorfty OF the votes cast. The plurality rule
does not prevail Where there Is a failure
20 elect q second ballot Is taken in d tuyt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

To those who are inclined to the belief that
the United States got. as a naval officer ex
pressed II, the hot end of the stick, In the
Derns sea affair, ii may be some comfort
70 know that Cana rs have the impress
non In some way that their end of the
stick Is not exactly cold. The Toronto
Globe OF Saturday after having several
days to think over the matter gave utter
ance to this opinion: 1T is very clear now
that Mr.. Upper was outwitted by MIR.
Blaine In the tactics and that the United
states merely set up the large claim which
tney at first advanced with the object of
oo'aihins IN the end more than they We're
really entitled"