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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
NEWS or THE NhTY.
The Higginson Admiral
Waikor's Place.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Bureau
Of Yards and Docks. OF the Navy De-
partment, has advertised for proposals
for the construction OF protective wall
81 League Island, Pa, for which there
is an appropriation of 1000. Proposals
have also been called for for dredging
the basin at the New York navy-yard,
by removing 100000 cubic yards of mate
rial, so as TO afford accommodations for
the increasing number Of naval vessels
undergoing repairs. The appropriation
for this purpose is $4,000.
The wooden ship-Of-war, Essex, which
recently returned TO this country, after
several years service at the South At
lantin station. and is now lying at the
Norfolk navy-yard, has been ordered out
of commission. She has made her last
cruise az a man-of-war. but VIII still
figure on the navy list. and will be OF
service I'm the future, for she is 10 be
used as a training ship for gunnery
practice by the naval apprentices. she
VIII be overhauled and repaired at the
Norfolk navy-yard, and her old battery
Of muzzle-loaders will give place TO an
armament Of rapid-hre guns. after whlch
she will be stationed at Newport.
At Bethlehem, Pa, tomorrow there
will be test of eleven and one-half-inch
steel armor-plate The object is to find
a standard plate TO be used hereafter
for testing the armor-piercine projectiles
which the Ordnance Bureau has con-
tracted for.
The Navy Department has been IN
formed that the United States steamship
Alliance has arrived at Panama for coal,
and will probably return TO Corlnto.
Captain Higginson, who has Just re-
turned from Nicaragua. has reported his
~el ~ ia
not expected that any action will be taken
IN his case until Secretary Herbert re-
turns The general impression that Cap
tain Higgtnson had asked for a court OF
inquiry seems TO be unfounded, so far as
the official records show up 20 the pres
ent time.
The long standing question as 10 what
place was 10 be found for Rear Admiral
John Walker has been settled at last
by the assignment Of the Admiral TO n
place on the board charged with the
trial and inspection OF the new ships
added 10 the navy. There was no vacancy
on the board. but the Admiral was made
an additional member, and will so serve
until next January. when Admiral Belk-
nap retires, when he will become presi-
dent Of the board.
Captain William a. Kirkland, at pres
ent commandant Of the League Island
(Cal) navy-yard. passed his examination
for promotion, and will become a COM
modore az soon as Rear Admiral Har-
mony retires. which will probably be
within a month.
Acting Secretary Of the Navy McAdoo.
upon the application OF the Chamber Of
Commerce and the citizens Of Portland.
ore. has ordered the coast defense ship
Monterey 10 proceed from San Francisco
20 Portland. 10 participate In the cele-
bration on July 4th OF the opening OF the
Great Northern railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
Negro Brnte Arrested.

NORFOLK. VA. June l4-Special.-
Information was received tonight from
Princess Anne county that last Saturday
night a negro man. named William Boyd
employed by J. r. Fonce & Brother at
their fisheries at Virginia Beach, at
tempted 10 commit an assault upon Mrs.
G. W. Hale. the young wife Of a farmer
OF the county. Mrs. Hale, accompanied
by her little child was going home from
the beach In a cart. Boyd met them
In the road. and jumped into the cart.
and grabbed Mrs. Hale by the throat.
She frlghteded him away by calling for
help.
Her neck was badly bruised, and her
clothes almost destroyed. The negro left
the neighborhood. and went 10 work at
Bay View, I'm the same county. He was
arrested to-day identified by Mrs Hale
and this evening the constable started to
the county iaii with him
II is believed that in the morning he
will be found hanging 10 a tree There
is much excitement I'm the vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
THE STArr REGATTA.
The Crews That viii Contest for the Prize
other VI atter-.

PETERSBURG, VA, June n-Speclai'
The following are the crews which have
entered for the State regatta, TO be rowed
here on the oath instant, with their
weights: 80,
Richmond Collece-J. Z. Lloyd. IO
mounds. first: Charles Clements, ~ sec
ond: IT. II. Athey. $50. third; j. H. HeaI'
10. fourth; CoXswalns \. ). Sahus' - 80
Lamb and ii. c. Burnett.
virginia. Of Richmond-G. 3. Pegram'
$50 pounds. first; b. a. Adams 100
ond: l.. NJ Williams. $50. third; y. =
pefIcolas 100. fourth; Coxswain i. 3.
Smith. r.,.-
Malone. 800. first: Alfred Friend, Jrr
rs. second. ". z. Riddle. 49, third RAY
m5nd Marcia. 10, fourth; Coxswain W.
II. Cuthbert.
The case Of the Commonwealth against
Charles Y. Decker, who is charged with
blgamy. will not be heard at the June
term OF the Hastings court whlch opens
tomorrow. IL IS now stated that Decker
has third wife I'm New York. Captain
J. NJ Mullen, the attorney for the COM
monwealth. will leave here on Sunday
next for New York. and while there he
will make some inquiries IN regard 70
tne matter.
Mr.. Robert Stevens. who was so badly
cut on Sunday by Mr.. Powhatan Plum
mer. an account Of which was published
In this correspondence. was able TO be
out to-day for the first time since the
difficulty. Ha is quite weak. The case
against Plummer is set for examination
before the Mayor tomorrow morning.
The vestry OF ST. Paul's Episcopal
church. In this city. have extended a call
TO Rev. W. r. Savage. Of Tazewell county
10 become the assistant rector OF the
church 20 succeed Rev. ". d. Smith. who
some months ago accepted a call 20 Christ
Episcopal church, in Brooklyn. y. Y.
Rev. Mr.. Savage has been in the min
istry about ten years: is about thirty-fve
years OF age and unmarried. He al one
time had charge OF a church In Princess
Anne county. II is said that Bishop
Randolph considers Mr.. Savage one Of the
finest young ministers IN the diocese.
Colonel c. 7. WINS. OF Petersburg
Lodge. No. 237. OF Elks, was presented to-
night by the lodge with a handsome gold
Jewel with diamond setting. In recogni-
ton OF his valuable services 10 the lodge.
Colonel Willis is recognized as the founder
OF the order OF Elks in Petersburg. The
presentation was made by Past Exalted
Ruler J. NJ. Newcomb. Colonel Willis re-
sponded In feeling and touching terms.
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Mr.. WATTERSON SPEAKS
BEFORE THE AGRICUITURtr ~,
MECHANICAL COLLEGE.
His Reception In Raleigh Last Night
Graduating Exercises at the College.
Nineteen Diplomas Delivered.

RALEIGH n. c.. June I4-special-
Hon. Henry Watterson. who delivered tbs
address before tho Agricultural and Ne.
chanicai College here tonight. arrived
here this morning In his private car an.
spent the day at the Marlborough Hotel
where n rumber OF gentlemen called up,,
nun. This afternoon he was taken on
drlVe over the city accompanied b.
number OF gentlemen.
a notable audience assembled to-nisht
10 near Mr.. Watterson's address. ana
Metropolitan Hall was crowded 10 fs
utmost capacity. The audience was cof,.
posed OF the most cultured ladies' .art
gentlemen Of the city. The distinguished
kentuckian was introduced by President
Holiday, and entertained his hea-,ra
for an hour with an address full OF Wis
dom and humor
His subject was money and Nforsi.Y
He depicted I'm graphic words .proaAs
which the money power is making I'm our
government. in our pulpits and I'M or,
legislative halls, and declared that tha
evil which the American people have N
fight I'm their struggle for national great.
ness is not the race problem. not IN,
money question, but the an powerful
was eloquent picturesque and forcble
and his words were full OF sound truth
logic and rhetorical beauty.
After the address Mr.. Watterson he'd
a reception at the Marlborough House. and
received many gentlemen and lady cau.
ers.
The graduating exercises AZ the Ari.
cultural and Mechanical College tr.k
place this morning. and diplomas were
awarded 10 nineteen graduates.
President a. @. Holiday presented he
diplomas, and Hon. a. Lea1ar presented
the medals and prizes. the most imp0rar,
Of which was the medal for the tss,
agricultural work IN the Freshman class
awarded 10 l.. j. Rumple, OF Mecksn.
burg.
The board Of directors Of tho State
Normal and Industrial School Of Greens.
horo will meet here tomorrow This (.
their first annual meeting since the estab.
lishment OF the school. and since ne
charges made against President NcIyer
by Major Eugene O.. Harrel, editor of
the North Carolina Teacher
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Virginia NEWS NOTES.
Items Gathered Here and There and
Everywhere Throughout the State.

Everywhere Throughout the state.
The grist mill of r. Z. Young. near
Craigsvllle. was damaged by the explosion
of a boiler.
The commissioner of revenue Of Roa-
no<e estimates the population Of that city
at over 1900.
The Virginia Wheel Club has arranged
for Il grand race meeting az Roanoke on
June 18th and 18th.
The Office at Voy. Prince William
cotrty, has been ordered removed half
q niles southeast OF the former location.
Rev. John S. Sewers. who graduated
with marked distinction at the Baptist
Theological Seminary. in Louisville. will
be ordained I'm Warrenton Baptist church
Sunday morning. June 18th.
The city council of Stanton has re-
fused 10 make the annual allowance OF
5000 TO the Stonewall Band I'm return for
services 10 that city, and there is danger
that the band viii disband
The people Of Bluehed are very much
agitated over the question whether they
had rather have bar-rooms streightout
or continue TO handle whiskey through
the drug stores, as at present.
Tygart district. in Wood county, W.
Va, at the recent school election voted
against levy for school purposes, which
means no school there next year. Tygart
10 tho banner Republican district In Wood
copQH~N 80 -
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CAPE CHARLES. VA. June 1L-Spe-
cial-Nliss Sophia Rosselle a French
dressmaker who has been working here
for some time past. has been acting very
strangely for several days and became
raving maniac to-day, and at times
requires several strong men 20 hold her
and prevent her doing violence 10 herself.
She has no relations in this country. and
was unable TO learn the address Of any
Of her friends. She IS about nineteen
years old. and escaped from French
ship about three months ago while quar-
antined in Hampton Roads. Arrange
ments are being made by the town au-
thorites TO send her 10 the insane asylum
at williamsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
FAILED TO XIII HT1fsrLF.
An Old Man SAYS lie win Make Another
Attempt In Future.

attempt IN
Yesterday evening about o'clock an
old man was seen to purchase a vial OF
laudanum and drink the drug near the
corner Of Eighteenth and Franklin streets.
The affair was reported at the First po-
lice station and the ambulance was sum-
moned. The man was I'm rather a criu-
cal condition when taken 10 the aims
house, but was finally restored. and is
now out OF danger. He is an old gem
teman, about sixty years Of age, and
fairly well dressed. He gave his name
as O. T. Harrison, and stated that he
was from Caroline county and was
visiting relatives here. He further stated
that he was the father Of Lizzie f..
Nelson, who lived on Decatur street. in
Manchester. He expressed himself rs
determined 10 end his career at some
future time. though he would say nothing
as TO why he took the rash step. Further
than this he declined 20 talk. The amount
OF laudanume he took was little over an
ounce. The cause Of the attempted sui
eide is unknown.
The ambulance was also summoned ut
1855 j. NJ. 10 the Tredegar Works 10
coiored man suffering with apopiexy. He
was carried 10 the almshouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE. VA.
June lL-Special.-The Democratic coun-
" committee met here yesterday and de-
cided 10 hold a mass-meeting at this place
July court for the purpose Of electng
delegates 10 the Richmond Convention
to nominate a candidate for Governor
The farmers are encouraged at the
prospect of a seasonable year and album
dant crops. The fruit crop is the largest
In many years.
There Is some talk OF building an cleo
trio line OF railway from White Hall
"a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Buckingham eXtensiOn-tO this place, but
the matter has not yet assumed definite
shape
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which he had stolen from Mr.. Levys
house. Farley has been boarding at No.
24S Main street. next door 10 the house
he was found in. He was at one time
employed AT Baxter's factory in this
city. Or. Speight was sent for to dress
the wounds.
Farley will probably recover. The pail
has been found imbedded I'm the muscles
OF the body and Or. Speight cut II out
this morning. Farley is a clgarmaker.
and lived at No. 500 east Broad street.
Richmond. where his mother still lives.
He asked this morning before the BAN
was extracted that she be notified Of his
condition. He has never been I'm trouble
here before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15

Charities held a meeting yesterday ai,er-
noon at the Young Mems Christian AssV-
citation and transacted cohsiusi aDis
amount OF routine business. MIS-. W. II.
Peasants was elected secretary ana
treasurer for term Of five months pc
ginning July list. Her salary VIII De sf'o
per annurn.
committee, consisting OF r. H.
Woodward. DR. f.. n. Calisch ana rev.
l.. II. Turnbull, was appointed 10 open
and make all arrangements Tor CEN
trail office. while another committee was
also appointed to select a solicitor for
the association after July 1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15

WINSTON. n. c.. June a. Special
A pretty marriage was celebrated in
Winston to-day The contracting rar-
ties were Captain D. H. Barger super
intendent Winston-Salem division of che
Norfolk and Western railroad. and Miss
Daisy Caldwell. The ceremony was rer-
formed at the residence of the brides
brother. Rev Robert r.. Caldwell. pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church. The
bridal presents We're elaborate and exc
quisite. Captain and Mrs Barger left
on the afternoon train for San Francisco.
Cal, and the Worlds Fair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
Train wreckers' Fatal Work.

MEMPHIS. TENN, June IA fast
freight train on the Memphis Kansas
city and birmingham railroad was de-
rallied by train wreckers four miles from
Carbon Hill, Ala. to-day. killing Engi-
neer Simons and seriously injuring the
fireman and two brakemen. The fends
placed cross ties on the track and spiked
them down. and when the locomotive
struck them the whole train went into
the ditch. Blood hounds have been placed
on the trail Of the wreckers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
DR.. mcGIynn Received by the Pope.

LONDON, June IA correspondent In
Rome telegraphs this evening that His
Holiness has given long audience TO DR..
McGlynn. 1t was very cordial. Cardinal
Rampolla. the Papal secretary Of state,
and Cardinal Ledcohowsky. the project
OF the propaganda. were extremely cOur-
teous TO the Doctor. Or. McGlynn was
enchanted with his reception and his
complete reconciliation with the Pope.
and left tonight after a five days So
journ at Rome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
A Prominent Attorney Dead.

MOBILE. ALA. June 14-Gaylord r.
Clark. one OF the foremost lawyers Of
Alabama. attorney for the Louisville and
Nashville railroad. general counsel for
the Mobile and Birmingham road. counsel
for the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. &C. died this afternoon. He was
for many years chairman Of the District
executive committee OF the Democratic
party. and was leader In State politics.
never. however. seeking office. His loss
Is generally regretted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
OBITUARY.

The funeral OF r. =. Fox, he young
man drowned at Fairmont Park Tuesday
evening, took place yesterday afternoon
az Leigh-street Baptist en- irch. Much
sympathy was exhibited by the large
congregation present. and the pall-bearers
were composed Of his young friends and
associates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
After the Train Robbers.

WICHITA. KAN, June 14.-News was
received here late last night that the
robbers who held up the Santa Fe train
near Cimarron Saturday had been sur
rounded near Whitehead station. In Chero-
kec Strip. by party Of United states
cavalry men. The soldiers have sent 10
the camp for supply OF reinforcements.
as the robbers are heavily armed and out
number the soldiers. United States Mar
shall Grimes. Of oklahoma. left for the
scene this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
Worlds Fair Accident.

CHICAGO. June 14.-An accident oe-
CURED on Midway plaisance at the
Worlds Fair tonight on a coasting train
OF the ice railway. y. ID. Richmond. OF
Dunlap. H.. was killed. and five men and
one woman seriously hurt. The woman
was Miss May Ayres, OF Chicago. Both
her arms were broken and jaw crushed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
Atlanta,s Latest Sensation.

ATLANTA, GA. June AIDA j. Raw
son, daughter Of the late Chief Justice
James jackson. has brought a sensational
suit for divorce against Sidney Rawson.
The parties have the highest social con-
nections in the State. The ground Is
abandonment, and the circulation Of a
denial by the husband that he is the
father OF her child. born in May. They
were married in Chicago last october.
She declares Rawson is the child's father.
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ltArIIs

CLARKE-Dled. I'm Winston. ~ c..
Wednesday, the Eth instant. Mrs. SUSAN
CLARKE. wife OF ". II. Clarke.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence Thursday al 4 o'clock.
FOX.-Dled. June -. 1898. al $50 O'Clock.
p. NJ, ROBBIE r., son OF James o. and
r. G.. Fox, in the nineteenth year Of his
age.
GREGORY.-Dled. at Piping Tree
King William county Va, June loih ga
the nfty-frsC year Of her age. ALICE
TURNER GREGORY, relict OF Feadal
Gregory.
HOLLAND.-Died.a t the residence q
his parents. lib Randolph street June
18Th az $3.50 A. NJ, HUGH THOMSON
infant son Of G.. s. and Alice r. Holland.
aged one year four months and twenty
eight days.
JOIINsON-Died. Mt Buckingham
Courthouse. Va, June II. 1893. Mrs Lr.
CINDA JOHNSON. widow of David
Johnson, In the eighty-ninth year q her
age.
KAISER.-Died. at the residence OF
her husband 1900 west Broad street.
CLEMAuE, beloved wife OF Joseph H.
Kaiser. I'm the ffty-fourth year Of her
age. She leaves a husband and three
children 10 mourn their loss.
Sleep on. dear mother-sleep and take Thy
rest
Lay down thy weary head upon ny
Saviour's breast.
We love thee well, but Jesus loved the'
best
Good night Good night Good night
Funeral will take place from Meade
Memorial church THIS Ihursiayl AT.
TERNOON at 4 o'clock Friends ana
acquaintances OF the family respectfully
invited 20 attend.
New Orleans papers please copy
RIDGWAY-Fell asleep IN Jesus jus
18th. AZ his residence. go nortn W,u'g-
first street, CHARLIE j.. klDH" = -
beloved husband Of Hattie j. hi1k"'''
IN the fortieth year Of his age.
wEsT.-Dled. al -. ~ Tuesday jaa'
18th at No. pos west Cary street. pr"
MARIA G.. WEST. wife OF ne itlt
sonb A. West I'm her hfty-third year
The funeral took place from the
d.nce Yesterday afternoon at J
o.he remains were Inferred In Pel-'D''" 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
TuOMAs II. FARLEY SHOT.
Seriously Wounded while Attempting to
Commit Burglary.

NORFOLK. VA, June li-Special-At
$3.50 o'clock this morning Thomas II. Far
ley. a young man from Richmond.
clgarmaker by trade. was perhaps fatally
wounded while burglariZing the residence
OF NJ Levy. No. 2i6 east Main street.
He entered the house by rear window,
using a ladder TO reach It. Three shots
were fired at him by the inmates, one Of
them entering the spine and taking
downward course. The shots and cries
OF the inmates attracted four policemen,
and the man was taken to the police
station, where he gave the name of VII
liams. In his pockets was watch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
DR.. Harmon 10 We'd.

Rev. John Harmon. who was formerly
pastor OF Park Place Methodist church,
VIII be married to-day TO Miss Lucy
Halle at Vacavilie, California.
The friends OF Or. Harmon I'm Richmond
wish him a long lie and every happiness
In The step he has lust taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
War In Samoa Inevitable.

AUCKLAND. n. H.. June H-Advices
from Samoa to-day announce that Mali
toa. still refusing 70 compromise with his
rival. has directed the Government forces
to enforce Mataafa's submission 10 him.
War 10 believed ito be inevitable. Ma
taafa 10 psrsonallx vAxx nan,iaA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
DR.. Mhnrton,s Gosnel Soncs.

THE Windows OF Heaven" is the name
OF new book OF Gospel songs Just
Issued by the Wharton Barron Publish
ing Company. OF Baltimore In the pre-
face Rev. Or. II. NJ. Wharton says:
This book has been prepared for me
under my supervision. In my opinion II
contains the best collection Of Gospel
hymns in existence"
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beautiful PRKSENr.
Pinafore to be Rendered for the Benefit OF
the Ashevlle Library Association.

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. June 4-Special.-
Judge-elect Thomas Jones and Solicitor
+. ID. Carter Of the criminal court, have
received their commissions from Governor
Carr
MIR Way, superintendent Of Public In
structon for BuncOmbe county, Is hold
ing "A teachers institute and examina-
lions for colored teachers in Asheville this
week Both will continue until Thursday.
Trinity College has conferred the degree
Of H. j.. on Rev. T. J.. Groome. editor OF
a Methodist paper I'm this place.
I'm appreciation Of her services as or
eanist for the past three months the
stewards Of the Central Methodist EDis-
copal church. South. yesterday presented
10 Miss Alice Smith q beautiful gold
watch and fob. amethyst settings.
A colored man by the name Of Downes
fou between two cars out at Vanderbilt's
n few days ago and seriously injured
himself. The attending physician says he
will recover.
A young man named Claude Gudger.
while PLAYING baseball out at Hominy
last Saturday feU and broke his leg.
The "PinafOre" IS 10 be rendered at the
Grand Opera-House next Thursday even
INK by the Asheyille Amateur Actors
Association (pOpularly known as the Four
As). The ladies' i'm charge 0he rendition
Of the popular opera IS for the benefit OF
the Asheville Library Association have
sold one OF the lower boxes 70 George w.
Vanderbilt and the other 10 Colonel
Charles W. Woolscy. Excursion rates
have been secured from all the nearby
towns. and altogether the singers are
expecting a large crowd Of society peo-
PIE out that evening.
The editors OF the Gazette deny that
they have suspended publication, but say
that the failure OF the paner 10 appear
Yesterday morning was due TO trouble
with the printers. The truth or the mat
ter seems 20 be that the editors are short
OF cash and the men refuse 20 work with
out pay.
A revival IS I'm progress at the French
Broad Baptist church. Considerable in
terest is being shown in the services.
Miss Lizzie Porter, for the past two
years music teacher in the Asheville Fe-
male College, has left for her home in
Tarboro. y. G. She will not return TO
Ashevine, but will take a special course
I'm music I'm New York next year, after
which she will probably so 10 Missouri
10 teach.
II is understood that the Maitland
School for Girls will be continued next
fall. although Mrs. Maitland. the former
principal, has returned 10 Baltimore. her
old home. 20 live The management viii
be I'm different hands. but the corps OF
teachers will not be changed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
Another Railway Receiver.

SHEFFIELD. ALA. June i.-The
United states Court to-day appointed +.
A. Hopkins. OF Philadelphia. receiver OF
the Birmingham, Sheffield and Tennessee
River railroad. M. Hopkins In president
Of tho company.