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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Interesting Facts About Ricbmond's Citi.
rens and Other Matters

Iens and Other Matters.
Mr.. George w. Palmer. OF Saltville, Is
registered at the Exchange.
Alderman Joseph W. Carter is quite
sick at his residence on Church Hill.
Mrs. A. G.. Dickinson and her daughter,
Miss Fanny, leave for New Orleans next
Saturday.
Mr.. r. NJ Smith Is the representative
elect Of Ivanhoe Lodge in the Grand
Lodge of Knights Of Pythias.
General James G. Field, late candi-
date for Vice-President on the Populist
ticket was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. George Risk. of No. 4lS t-2 south
Pine street, has returned from an ex-
tended trip to Charleston, w. Va.
Professor ". r. Ball will begin a
dancing school at Powell's Hall. Church
hill, on Thursday, January 18th.
James e. Tyler qualified yesterday in
the chancery court as administrator with
the will annexed of the estate OF Henry
Tyler. deceased.
Miss Sophie Steel. of New York, who
has been the guest of Miss Fanny Dick
inso1 for several weeks, leaves for Wash
ington this morning.
Captain James b. Peasants. OF the
tanned at his home by sickness for three
weeks. ventured out yesterday.
Colonel A. c. Dickinson, by reason OF
pressing business engagements, will leave
for New York to-day, and will be UNI
able to attend the Democratic banquet.
Bishop A. w. Wilson. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, will preach
at Trinity Methodist church tonight at
7:3O o'clock Seats are free, and the I,lblic
is invited.
Messrs. ]. il. Brown, John r. Rur and
F. A. Liddell left yesterday at noon for
a business trip to the Georgia marble
quarries at Fate. They will be absent
about ten days.
The regular fortnightly meeting Of the
ladies connected with the Memorial Ba-
zaar will take place at II o'clock to-day
In the board room OF the Young Mems
Christian Association.
The remains Of Mrs. Cora III. Winfree,
wife of Mr. w II. Winfree, Of Powhatan.
who died Monday night at S:$5 o'clock. I'm
the thirty-eighth year of her age. will be
brought to Richmond this morning and
inferred in Hollywood. The deceased was
relative OF Mr.. Spencer Hancock, Of
Manchester.
The clerk OF the hastings court Issued
the following marriage licenses yester-
day: howard j. BALDWIN anu rioIehSe
Budd Henry August and Mary l. Ban
nan. John Kinney and Mary Griffith
(colored). David Ragland and Sarah
Childs (colored). William II. Dixon and
Elizabeth Baker (colored).
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph Of the Diocese
Of Southern Virginia, left last night for
Boston. Mass. to attend the funeral of
the late Bishop Brooks. Between these
two honored and beloved mtn there was
great intimacy and friendship. beginning,
as it did, when together as young men At
the theological seminary, 1t lasted until
they were separated by death. At the
last General Conference they occupied
seats In the House Of Bishops side by side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
The Frozen Men.

The Henrico Circuit Court was In ses-
sion yesterday, engaged with some civil
matters.
The two men, Taylor Lawrence and
Robert Graves, who had their feet badly
frozen on last Saturday near Elko sta
ton, on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road. are still in the county Jail. Yester-
day they were suffering considerably,
and at one time were completely pros
trate The feet Of the men are In bad
condition. They have been band
aged. and the men are made as
comfortable as possible In the Jail. Dr..
Chalkley examined the men yesterday
with a view to amputating portions of
their feet He decided 10 postpone the
operation for a day or two. when II Will
be performed, IL necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Compressed Tea.

A novelty for travellers who enjoy ths
cup that cheers Is compressed tea" This
Is put up by certain Russian firms residen.
m China. It is made Of the fine dust OF
tea leaves, but is none the less expensive
for all that, for il is compressed BY the
powerful force OF steam machinery into
compact tablets which take up about one
sixth the space which the same amount OF
loose tea leaves would occupy. This tab
lets are In turn inclosed In tin foil. then IN
fancy paper wrappers and finally packed
in metal lined cases.-St. Paul Plonss'
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
New Y. NJ. &. A. Secretary.

Mr.. W. w. Lyman. of Boston. formerly
general secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association Of Brockton, Mass,
has accepted q call as secretary Of the
railroad branch of the Roanoke Associa-
ton. He will enter upon the duties of
his new position by February LIST
The board OF directors Of the Association
at Winchester has extended a call TO Mr..
W. J. Kadel. the present secretary of the
Association at Chambersburg Penn.
Mr.. A. b. Paul will on next Thursday
evening present his resignation to the
board Of directors of the Portsmouth
Association. State Secretary II. o. Will
liams will be there at that meeting and
suggest the name of a SUCCESSOR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

various departments be submitted 10 an
propriate committees for examination.
Inc matter was made the regular order
LOT the morning session to-day.
inns book has been compiled by the
Commissioners with great labor and care
from every source where information was
oo'ainaoie. and contains not only COM
pete information OF the general mineral.
akricultufal and manufacturing resources.
put gives description Of the flowers.
trees, animals. birds and insects, as well
az something OF the geography. history
ana geology Of the State.
IL VIII be the most valuable and cofnprc-
henSive book Of information on the State
ever published. and will also contain a
snort sketch OF each county.
In response TO a suggestion made by the
Conmis sioners report, the chair. Oh mo-
ZION. appointed committee 10 whom
should be referred applications for farm
crs institutes, and have the regulation of
the same. Messrs. Lyman, Koiner and
browne were appointed.
The committees on organization, educa-
ton. publication and history each made
brief reI.ort
Major Gaines. chairman Of a committee
appointed TO report on so much OF the
Commissioners annual report as referred
experiment farri near the city, to be
worked with convict labor, presented a
written report adverse 10 the scheme. on
the ground that there was no law on the
Statute Books which would authorize
such move. and that the difficulties pre-
sented I'm securing the proper legislation
and necessary funds would, in his opin-
ion. be greater that the Board, as now
constituted could afford 10 undertake.
The report. however. recommended the
establishment Of experiment stations at
various points in The State. to be under
the supervision OF the Agricultural Col
lege ut Blacksburg. The report went into
detail as 90 facts regarding the agricul-
tural conditions of the State bearing on
this subject.
aEcssrs. Palmer and Whitehead. the
other members Of the committee, did not
concur in the report. however, and not
then being prepared to make Minority
report asked that the committee be re-
leased Of further consideration Of the mat
ter
The discussion. however, continued to a
late hour, and was not definitely dis
posed Of then.
The Board will meet again at 10 o'clock
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

32.1O. OF this $3.50. from the Allen q
Ginter PEOPLE, was distributed among the
dremcn. and SEQ went to tho flrcmen's
relief fund.
The following explains itself:
w. G.. Fuller. Esq, Chief Fire Depart
ment. City: Dear sir,-Enclosed please find
our check for 500 for the relief fund. as a
token Of appreciation Of the brave and con-
tinuous effort, under most dscouraging con-
6Itions. Of the fremcn Of our city to save
property and prevent the spread Of the fire.
1t was especially noticeable to US, and there
fore we call attention TO It. that the fndi-
vidual interest and enthusiasm OF the men
was undated. whether in the presence Of
their chief OF otherwise. and could we have,
as has been suggested, q salvage corps Of
men as capable and DESTROYS CT saving prop
erty as the department Is in suppressing
fire. there could remain little TO be desired.
Yours very truly,
(Slgned,
Valentines Meat Juice Company,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Property Ira nsfers.

Richnaond-A ]. Chewing and L. s.
Rose to Ella Eldridge, 20 feet on south
side Catherine street between Graham
and Hancock. $500.
Bette A. Clements TO Richmond Cream.
Butter and MIX Company, IS feet on
Grace street northwest corner Foushee,
subject to deed of trust Of 5000, 5000.
J. y. Pace TO j. l.. Rhodes. 20 feet on
south side Beverly street near Randolph,
$40
% feet on Twenty-ffth street northwest
corner Leigh. $3.50
Henrico-E. A. Catlln and Thomas d..
Newell TO w. A. Webb, lot 81, Robin Park.
sfO0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Academy Of Medicine.

The Academy OF Medicine and Surgery
met last evening in the Young Mems
christian Association rooms. The presi-
dent. DR.. Hugh Taylor, was In the chair.
Drs. Whitfield and Levy were elected
fellows of the Academy. and DR.. Wood
ward was elected reporter.
The subject of the evening was very
ohIv discussed by DR.. Hunter Mcclure.
and he was followed by Drs. Taylor.
Johnston. stuart Mcclure. Ed. Mcclure.
IJpshur. Edwards. Carson and Kuyk.
interesting cases were reported by Drs.
Carson and Upshur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Southern Manufacturing Company.

At q meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Southern Manufacturing Company, held
yesterday afternoon at the office Of the
company, the following officers were
elected: L. q. Leigh, Jr., president;
Adolphus Blair. first vice-president; f.
A. Sam ders. Jr.. second vice president.
The above-named officers. together with
Messrs. John w. Harrison, II. F. Taylor,
". b. West. w. l.. Sydnor. John r. Cary
and Frank a. Davenport, we're elected iii
rrctOrs
The company decided to take steps at
once for enlarging its spice plant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Burns M n Tar Coffector.

In the olden days candles were taxed ar
ticles, and it was the duty Of Burns. as an
excise officer, to see that the tax was not
evaded. He generally looked the other
way, however, as when passing through
the kitchen one night at William Lori
mer's, Of Kennishall. where the gudewife
was busy making candles, he merely re-
marked, Faith, madam. ye're thrang the
nicht." and passed into the psrlor. Black
woods Nagaxins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
The CITY Auditor.

AS far as is known at present Mr.. f. ].
Warren is the only candidate for the posi-
ton Of CITY Auditor. Messls. J. Taylor
Stratton. w. l.. White and w. X. Cur
lis. Of the Common Council, who have
been mentioned before in connection with
the office, declare that they are not aspi-
rants.
Mr.. +. A. Barber the present deputy
City Collector, is not a candidate. He
Will not oppose anyone who is q canii-
date, but should the Council choose TO
elect him tomorrow evening he will ac-
cept Mr.. Barber was for twenty years
auditor Of the Richmond and Danville
railroad. and is a very good accountant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
G. COMPANY.

Captain John A. Herndon, Jr.. OF the
new military company of the First Viz
ginia regiment. has received instructions
from Governor Mckinney 10 proceed with
the plans as mapped out by the company.
The new company. which has so far
been known as Company &c. of the First
regiment Of Virginia volunteers, has
sixty members. There were forty-four
present at their first regular drill last
week. Captain Herndon thinks his COM
pany will compare favorably with any
In the regiment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
The Sherman Repeal Bill.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. H-When
the Senate Finance Committee met to-
day Mr.. Mcpherson asked poin,ediy what
the majority of the committee proposed
20 do relative to the bill for the repeal OF
the Silver Purchase act. reported from
the committee a week ago. Mr. Sherman,
who has the matter in charge. replied that
he would call the bill up in the Senite
Just as soon as he ascertafned that
motion to do SO would command the cup
port Of the majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Bravo Men.

Persians In general are not supposed to
be the bravest people in the world, but
even In Persia the inhabitants OF Kashan,
a mercantile city, are notorious for their
lack Of a warlike spirit.
Their pusiIlanimity has passed into a
proverb and given rise to many stories.
One OF the best Of these is that when
Nadir Shah disbanded his army on its re-
turn from India, the $4,000 men belonging
TO Kashan and its sister city Of Ispahan APP
piled for an escort Of 100 musketeers TO see
them safely home Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

lillian Russell's mother designs most o!
her dresses; Mrs. Florence always des'gneo
hers Annie Pixley not only designs ous
makes most Of hsrs: Rose Cogblan designs
nearly 81 of her costumes and IN her pa!
Of diplomacy" wears some dresses thas
are as suitable for the drawing room as the
stage. OF course her handsome fgurs sdds
much 70 their charm. but the costumes are
elegant In themselves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Richmond to Norfolk
aud Return,
G3.5O

For delegates attending the meeting OF
the Virginia State Christian Endeavor
Union at Norfolk, Va, January ~ lsSa.
Tickets win be sold January 18th ana
9th. good to return until January SIst;
via Petersburg and the Norfolk ana
Western railroad dhe old reliable All
Rail Lne'). Three trains ieaVe py,a
$40 F. NJ. and s:So p. NJ wv
For fun Information apply to X; W.
Courtney. passenger agent. SSo east Main
81 rect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
"0ur Bows

Thursday morning the seats for "Our
Boys" will be placed on sale at the
Academy box-office. Tickets for this
charming society event can be procured
there, as we'll as all seats reserved. The
tableau, the dance and the play. Cur
Boys" promise TO be very brilliant and
delightful. All society will be out that
evening, and the effect on the stage and
In the house will be pleasure TO behold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

George, the second son Of Mr. Z. T. c.
Davis, general manager of the Rich
NOM Locomotive and Machine Works,
met with severe accident few days
since. While at the works his right hand
got caught in a machine, and the index
finger was badly crushed. Or. Cullen was
called in. and found IL necessary TO am
putate the finger at the second joint.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

The late lamentcd Trayers was often
credited with joke which Jay Gould re-
ally perpetrated once ut the expense Of
Henry Clews, the banker.
"They say Henry Clevs still claims to be
\ self made man." Mr.. Gould remarked in
Wall street one day. What q pity IL is
that he didn't have taste enough TO put
hair on the top Of bis hssd."-Nsw York
Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
The Patrol System.

The patrol system is now in complete
working order, and will be tested to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock In the
presence Of Mayor Ellyson. the Board OF
Fire Commissioners, the Police Commit
tee of the City Council, the Board OF
Police Commissioners, the president OF
the city Council and the Board of AL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
BOARD or AGRICULTURE.
The Virginia Handbook Tor 'ho RUNE
Experimental Farms.

The regular quarterly meeting OF '"e
State Beard Of Agriculture was menu a.
the Exchange Hotel last evening, WIN
Major w r. sutherlin. president. IN ,ne
chair, end Messrs. Koiner. Gaines 10
mer. Corbin, Lyman, Browne anu Vim
missioner Whitehead present
The report OF the Commissioners "aS
read and acted on seriatim. A..
He stated that the material TOT WY
handbook on Virginia. which ne hao peen
Instructed 10 prepare for use IN aus'i
Using the resources and adyantascs y.
the State At the Worlds Fair, was soous
sempssts, and asked that the reports v"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
ro,ticeIIo Llthia Water.

Owing TO the Increased demands LOT
Ironticello LithIa Waterthe owner. Mr.. w:
G. Taylor, has connected the cities o.
Richmond and Manchester direct win MS
spring by phone. - ssr..s,rs
Nv calling up Phone 23o2. or addressing
him. Postofliee Box 3H, Richmond. ORDERS
vii be promptly filed. on apphca''o',
sample bottle will be delivered Tree u
charge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25

Elegant steamed oysters can De naa
NJ Hulcher's saloon, No. 26 east b,oaa
street. at moderate prices. IL you w"
believe It, try them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
Mora Money for the Fircmen.

Since the big Allen & Glntcr fire . number
NJ handsome donations have been made to
The arsmen. The entire amount 70 1sr u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
fSigned).
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

tSlHneut,
Valentines Meat Juice Company,
FREDERICK s. VALENTINE. Treasurer.
The morning call., 1893-09-17
THEY PRAY FOR RAIN.
Great Fires Still Rage in the
Forests of Wisconsin.
Settlers See Their Homes De.
strOyed, and Still the Flames
Go Sweeping On.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16-WhIle the re-
ports from Northern Wisconsin are some
what more reassuring. the fires in the
forests are not abating. TIE great danger
to the threatened cities is passed, for the
present at least. and the people at Marsh
field begin to feel more secure, as the high
winds prevailing during the past twelve or
fifteen hours have gone down. Rain was
never prayed for with more fervor than it
has been during the past three weeks. For
nearly month these forest fires have
been burning and standing timber worth
millions of dollars has been sacrificed,
while hundreds of poor settlers have seen
not only their homes but all their possess
sions swept away. That there will be
widespread suffering and destitution there
can no longer be any doubt. Time will, il
is believed, show that many persons per-
lshed this year, although it may be weeks
and perhaps months before the full extent
of the loss of property and lives will be
learned
Some idea of the immense extent of the
burning forest can be obtained when it is
known that the fires extend from Shaw
ano, Lincoln and Portage counties in the
south to Lake Superior on the north, and
westward from Marnette and Oconyo
counties to Sawyer. Barron and Chippewa
counties.
MARsHFIELD, Wis, Sept. 10. - The
situation as to the forest fires is unim-
proved. except that the wind has some
what subsided. The firemen and troops
fought the fire all night. Many families
packed their goods and left by the train
this morning. Reports are hourly received
OF burning dwellings in other sections.
The needy are being cared for by the
citizens. There is no sign of rain. A
gloomy prospect confronts the inhabitants
of Northern Wisconsin,.
The morning call., 1893-09-17
AGAINST REDUCTION.
Nevada Miners Stick to the
Present Scale of Wages.
They SO Decide at the Polls and
Their Action Is Indorsed by
the Mechanics.

VIRGINIA CITY, Sept. 16.-The Me-
chanics' Union met tonight and took up
the wage question. The committee ap-
pointed to confer with the mine, milling,
water and railroad interests submitted a
report of the conference Thursday, at
which the labor question was discussed
The msgnates stated reductions would be
made to the general public in wood, water.
transportation, etc. No guarantee was
given that the mines would run any length
of time provided the labor unions reduced
wages 121a per cent and that more miners
would he employed.
The Miners Union opened the polls to-
day and voted on the proposition to reduce
wages from 81 to So 80 day.
The result of the vote was announced
this evening. More than two-thirds voted
for "no reduction" The result was received
with cheers by the miners gathered near
the hall.
When the result OF to-day's vote was
made known to the Mechanics Union at
its session tonight the union unanimously
voted TO indefinitely postpone further con-
sideratiOn of the labor question. This
action put the Mechanics Union in line
with the Miners in demanding the present
scale of wages
The morning call., 1893-09-17
INTERIOR FIRES.
Twelve Frame Buildings Entirely
DESTROYED at Antioch.


ANTIOCH, Sept. 16.-About midnight a
fire was discovered in an old building oc-
cupied by Chinese in the block bounded
by Main. Front, Galloway and Wyatt
streets. Before water could be got it was
beyond control, and all the buildings on
the block except l. Meyer & Co.'s dwell
ing and brick store were destroyed. On
the opposite side of Front street l.. Mey-
er's stable and two laundries were burned
and a butcher-Shop was badly damaged
By fierce fighting the fire was confined to
the above limits. The opposition Stockton
steamer Dauntless landed at the wharf
during the fire and rendered valuable serv-
ice by running a hose from her steam
pumps TO the butcher-shop, throwing a
large stream on it. The steamer remained
until the fire was under control, and on
leaving was heartily cheered by the citi-
Zens. The fire was quite extensive, but
the loss was small. owing to the poor class
Of buildings destroyed. The insurance
amounts to about $4,000. Twelve build
ings IN all were destroyed.
KLAMATH FALLS, Sept. 16.-A fire de-
stroyed six buildings here this morning.
The business portion of the town was
saved. Loss, $4,000: insurance, S4J00.
SONoMA, Sept. 16.-LaSt night about IL
o'clock large barn belonging to farmer
named Proletti, three miles east of
Sonoma. was totally destroyed by fire.
Ten tons Of hay and TWO horses were also
destroyed. The insurance is not known.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
SNOHoMIsH, Wash, Sept. 16.-A fire
this morning destroyed the Bakeman
block and buildings adjoining. a conser-
vative estimate places the total loss at
$4,000; insurance. $500. The individual
losses are as follows: Bakeman & Co..
furniture.store and stock. $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000. Headlee & Headlee, law
library and abstract books, S4500; no in
suranee. DR.. Keefe, medical library and
surgical instruments, S2500; no insurance
II. Coon, law library and office furniture,
$1,000; no insurance.
RATHDRUM, Idaho. Sept. ia large
sawmill, store, dwelling houses of labor
ers. and the family residence of Robert
Miller, three miles from here. were de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss is
600; insurance, $4,000.
FRESNO, Sept. 16.-At9 O'Clock last night
fire destroyed two buildings Oh F street
in Chinatown. One building was owned
by F. Goularte; loss $780, insurance $780,
The other was owned by A. Warnekros ;
loss $500, partial insurance.
The morning call., 1893-09-17
LARGEST IN TWENTY YEARS.
Discovery of Big Gold Nugget by
a Ventura Miner,

SAN BERNARDINe. Sept. 16.-JOhn s..
Reed, veteran miner. came into this city
to-day from the Goier mining district, on
the M0jave desert, with gold nugget
weighing fifry-six and a half ounces,
valued at $1,000. he found it in dry wash
on the 9th inst. about four feet under the
surface in the gulch on the San Turtle
mining claim. In addition to the find of
the big nugget. since August 21 Reed has
taken out a daily average of $50 in gold.
There is no water in that locality aud the
dry wash process was used altogether and
he bad the assistance of only two men. He
came to this city to hire more men and get
new machinery. The San Turtle mine is
about 160 miles from here, in the southeast
corner of Kern County. near the San Ber-
nardino line. Reed has a twenty-acre
claim and feels confident of abundant re-
wards for his labor in the future with his
thirry-four years experience. Reed says
this nugget is the largest found in Califor-
MIA in twenty years.