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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
BIG FIRE IN LEXINGTON
GORRELL's DRUG STORE AND CON.
TENTS ENTIRELY CONSUMED.
Colonel Marshall Returns From Chicago,
Where lie Made Arrangements for the
Visit of tho V. NJ. 7. Cadets.

LEXINGTON. VA, April Especial
At 9 o'clock this morning a fire accident
ally started in the beautiful plate glass
front drug store Of y. II. Gorren. on
Main street. opposite Twins Hotel. re-
suited I'm a few moments in the entire
destruction Of his stock and fixtures Al
che time II appeared that the entire
block would be sacrificed TO the flames,
but the vigilant fire department. aided
by Students Carmichael Stovall. Warren
and Hudson, rushed into the burning oil
ard explosives at the sacrifices OF con-
siderable injury and held the flames in the
burning building.
GorreHs stock IS an entire loss.
amounting 10 not less than nine thousand
dollars. Insurance five thousand
three. hundred. His last assessment
showed eleven thousand nine hundred
dollars of stock. His loss is. therefore.
larger than now supposed.
L. G.. Jahanke x CO., jewellers. next door.
suffered considerable loss from moving
stock into the street.
The fire department deserves great
credit for nobly endangering their lives by
rushing into the burning oil and ex-
plosives and checking the flames which
once lost control of would have destroyed
the entire four-story block filled with
dry goods. drugs and hardware. This is
the first fire of any consequence in Lex
ingtOn for four years.
Colonel Thomas r. Marshall. command
ant Of tho corps ~ cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute. returned to-day from
Chicago. where he has just completed
full Arrangement for visit II the corps
Of cadets 10 the Worlds Fair extending
from June lith 10 July lst. BY Colonel
Marshans arrangement tho corps win
camp inside the grounds. They will take
their own commissary department The
final day exercises viii take place On
Chicago. where the graduating class VIII
receive Sheir diplomas.
The final german and ball Will take
pace In Lexington about the 10th or llfh
Of June. so as not 10 conflict with the
final ball Of the Washington and Lee
University
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
PRoFEssoR TTRRELL ON Virgil.
What His Contemporaries Thought OF the
Author Of the EneId.


The Thomas Memorial Hail. at Rich
mond College. was filled with a good au-
dence last evening to hear the third in
the popular series Of lectures by Or. L.
Y. Tyrrell.
The lecture last night was on the poet
Virgil. Professor Winston. in fitting
words. introduced DR.. Tyrrell to the au-
dience. The lecturer said he was treating
an important subject. Virgil, said he.
possibly surpassed all writer's OF antqui-
~. save Aristotle. Looking back upon the
past ages, and considering many OF the
illustrious writer's who lived and labored
i'm ardent pursuit of literary attainments,
he must indeed have been a star OF the
first briniancy. who thus favorably i'm
presses the scholars of to-day.
The speaker said that the impression
created by Virgil when he first appeared
as a man of letters was as immediate
as IL was intense. He mentioned the esti-
mates which Catullus and Horace ex-
pressed Of Virgil. The opinions Of these
subsequent poets were favorable and eu-
logistic. In medieval romance Virgil
and Aristotle are well coupled together
as enchanters.
OF Virgils works IL has been said at
least one new edition has been Issued
every year since his death. Virgil, like
every other man of genius. has had his
critics, the most of whom. DR.. Tyrrell
said. were among the French.
There Is much TO admire in the poet as
a writer, and when he appeared In that
capacity he was at once accorded the
first place among all the Latin poets.
The poets of to-day feel but liIue in
terest In the poets OF antiquity. and sell
dom for the last century has any one APP
peared as a critic.
The lecturer compared virgils Aeneid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
Lawrence Hanley at the Theatre.

This evening Mr. Lawrence Hanley
makes his first appearance at the Rich
mond Theatre as a star. although hc has
often appeared here with Mr.. Edwin
Booth Lawrence Barrett ard Nine.
Modieska. With whom he held the i'm
portant position of leading support. In
Hamlet tonight Mr. Lawrence Hanley
shows "the Melancholy Dane" as n
blonde using a copy Of wig made by
the late Charles Feckler. Few actors
have had the holiness 20 do this. I'm spite
Of the fact that antiCuarians agree that
he was a true type of the Vikings. and
a picture Of him which Will be displayed
at thu Worlds Fair in Chicago. loaned
by the King Of Denmark, shows him to
he fair Saxon, with curling blonde
hair and violet eyes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
Y. ?. S. c. z. In Manchester.

4 meeting was held at Cowardin avenue
church. in Manchester. last evening for
the purpose Of organizing a Young PeO-
pies Society Of Christian Endeavor. Mr.
Harvie Blair Of Minneapolis. Mr.. W +.
Smith president Of the local union Miss
Lulu O. Phillips, State secretary end
other Christian Endeavorers Of Rich
mond were present. Mr.. Blair explained
the Christian Endeavor plan Of work and
organization. and about dozen young
people responded by signing the pledge Of
the society.
Mrs. +. A. Roberts was appointed tenn
porary secretary. and a meeting was
called for next Sundey evening for perma-
nent organization. Rev. W II. Trainham
the bright young preacher recently called
to the pastorate Of that church. was
present. and gave the movement his
hearty endorsement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
PERSONAL 1ND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's 'i'i
zens and other Matters.

zens and other Matters.
Mr. John NJ. Ryal, who has been quite
sick. is improving.
DR.. Robert O. owens, Of Lynchourg' Is
registered at Ford's Hotel.
Mr.. w. ]. helms, OF Newport News, Is
registered at the Exchange.
DR.. $. r. Michaels. who has been lately
very i'll, is rapidly recovering.
Milton and Dollie Mobiles will be at
the Theatre April 10th and 18th.
Mr.. W. II. Turner. Of Norfolk, Is among
the guests registered at the Davis House.
Mr.. Henry S Hutzler has returned
from an extended trip 10 FLORIDA anu
Cuba.
Miss MAY Bowers, OF No. Floyd ave-
nue.. who has been very sick, Is reported
much better.
The monthly meeting OF the Powhatan
Club will be held tonight, and full at
tendance is desired.
Miss Grace Thompson, OF St LOUIS:
is visiting Miss Mamie Saunders OK
west Franklin street.
Mr.. Frank w. Fitzgerald well-known
citizen OF Manchester, is back after an
absence of nearly two years In Cehtfai
Georgia.
The heroic sized oil painting OF George
Washington, which has been repaired,
was yesterday returned to the Couhch
chamber.
The collector Of customs IS the Gus
todian Of the Federal building and as
such he has the appointment Oh the
Waterman at the custom-hOuse.
The ambulance was called to Martha
Bowles (colored) who was taken Ill IN
the Second market yesterday morning. she
was carried to her home on Twelfth
street.
The Deep Run Hunt Club had an en-
iovable time Of it on the Brook road
Yesterday Quite number followed the
hounds. and the beautiful weather made
the sport very interesting
The meeting conducted by Rev. A. ].
Frisko. at RandOph-street church last
night, was very interesting one. Five
persons made a profession Of faith, and
there were number Of requests for
prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Nichols have is
sued invitations 10 the marrige of their
daughter. jamie Peasants Darlington, 10
5. II. Lockett. this afternoon, April 9th.
Second Presbyterian church, at $50
o'clock.
AIessrs. James McDonough & Co. ship
ped to Winston. n. c., yesterday
splendid hose-wagon, which was built at
their establishment II IS sample
wagon. for one like II will be built for
the Richmond department.
Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
terday were State Senator Thomas w.
Scott. Of Charlotte: Captain John NJ
r-udgins. member OF the House OF Dele
gates from Caroline county, and Colonel
". r. Atkins. Of Mecklenburg county.
Mr.. W. Galpin formerly a member OF
the choir in Broad-street Methodist
church, Of this city. and a member OF
a well-known quartette. who sings fine
first bass. as well as n delightful bari
tone. is now with Dockstader's minstrels
He will be in the city next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
AUCTION SALES.

THURSDAY, April 9Th. at o'clock ?.
NJ. auction sale Of house and lot on
Bacon street, near 81. James. by CHEW
ming & Rose. auctioneers.
THURSDAY. April 6th. az o'clock r. Mr
auction sale OF dwelling, 5lS Ca'h'Ih
street by J. b. Elan * Co. auctioneers'
THURSDAY. April 9Th. az o'clock J. VI.
auction sale OF lot on south Pine stree. 10
between Spring and China, by D. j. "0-
din & Co, auctioneers.
THURSDAY. April 9Th. az 40 o'clock J..
NJ. auction sale Of TWO new d'ia'N'A
dwellings. corner Of Leigh and twenty
seventh streets, by T.. \. Catiin, aue-
tiOneer.
THURSDAY. April 9Th. at o'clock +. NJ
auction sale Of house and lot on norih-
east corner Of Darlington and t"e",y-
fourth streets, by George ,. Nasho"' '''
auctlonecr.
FRIDAY. April 7th. az o'clock J.. VI,
trustees sale Of brick dwelnns. 'l' h,.'n
First street. by r. 3. Chaihn az co.
aUctionecrs-
MONDAY. April 10Th. at o'clock p NJ,
trustees sale lots on and near oaA"o''
avenue.
MONDAY. April 10th. at o'clock =. NJ,
trustees sale OF C0rcoran Han. on
Twenty-hfth between Broad anu ''"'
shall.
TUESDAY. April lith' at T. ", 80
- ,,,o frano dwellings,. corner coutts
and First streets. f. II. fiuemaeher'
auctiOneer. =,
TUESDAY. April 18th. at o'clock 7. NJ,
auction sale of dwellings fronting On
allev IN rear north Third street. oe'"ee"
Jackson and Duval streets
THURSDAY. April 18th. at 4 o'clock =,
NJ auction sale house and lot IA mort"
Third. , =,
ruIrRsDAY. April 18th. at o'clock +,
A. COMMISSIONER sale OF lots OF, on 80 ,,u
and park avenues. by 4. H. ChaH'u
Co. auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
The Demand Surpasses the Simply.

The number Of orders for books under
the free distribution plan OF The Times
have been so far beyond any probable
expectation that the demand has proven
largely in excess of the volumes on hand.
The patience Of subscribers is requested
until an additional supply can be pro-
cured. A thousand OF the volumes ad-
vertsed have been telegraphed for. and
every order will be filed promptly on
their arrival. Those out Of the city who
have sent in the coupons and four cents
in postage by mail will be supplied by
the first post after their arrival. and those
In Richmond will receive them by carrier.
The supply Of books hereafter will be
constantly kept up, and all orders will
be promptly filled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06

The Committee on James River I'm
provement met in the Council Chamber
last evening. Captain William II. Curtis
and Messrs. W. l.. White. Thomas Chris
tian. Colonel John y. Cary. Messsrs. JAS
b. Vaughan. A. ID. Landerkin. T. ID. Gum,
+. H. CARRIER and William s. Gum were
present.
The payroll for the past month.
amounting TO s7S667. was approved. and
several bills were ordered TO be paid
when funds are available.
After some discussion, the committee
decided 10 reject the bill OF the tug Olive
Branch. amounting to $780, for damage
received early this year while engaged In
breaking UP the ice In the James river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
Mrs. John c. shafer's Remains Arrive.

The remains Of Mrs. Clara Armstrong
Shafer, wife OF Mr.. John c. Shafer. who
died at the residence of l.. c. Gillespie.
No. east Slxty-third street. New York
city. reached Richmond last evening at
$40 o'clock, and were taken to st. James
church, from which place the funer al
will take place at noon to-day.
The pall-bearers will be as follows:
Active-Messrs. Il. b. Addison, William
F. Gray William Woodward, Preston
Cooke, r. f. Williams. +. H. Mcclure.
James Caskie u. Alsop.
Honorary-Messrs. Lewis Ginter. l.. r.
Page. John H. Powell. ]. +. Glenn.
Thomas Il. Jeffress, George Schoen, J. NJ.
Skinner, John Addison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
Will See the Rendezvous.

CAPTAIN Frank w. Cunningham has
Just returned from Old Point and Hamp-
ton. where he has made arrangements
for a party Of about forty gentlemen
from this city. who will attend the naval
rendezvous They will leeve here on
two tugs, and intend to return from Old
Point 10 Hampton every evening. About
one square from the wharf quarters have
been secured in the armory building
through the kindness OF Mrs. L. f. Brick
ford. the owrer. There the eXcursionists
will sleep on cots. while Barnes Hotel
will be in easy reach for breakfast.
Dinner will be had an board of the two
boats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06

A subcommittee Of the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings was kept busy
yesterday afternoon in inspecting the de-
signs and samples Of the various bidders
for combination gas and electric light
fixtures for the new City Hall.
In the evening the whole committee
was TO have met to award the contract.
but II was not until a late hour when
the inspection was completed.
The subcommittee will again meet this
afternoon at o'clock to go over the
samples OF furniture for the various
Offices The full committee will subse-
quently meet az $50 p. NJ TO award the
contract for the fixtures as well as the
furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06

relish such as characterizes commence
ment dinners. and the reunion didn
break up until IL o'clock.
The following composed the arrange
ment committee: Messrs. q. l.. ,o'lins'
y + Davis RI II. Drewry, w. +. Evans.
r. w. Gibbs. T. & Henning, X. "A.
Nichols. W. II. Parker. Jr, II. u. step
henson, G r. Robins. w. Ralph Clements
chairman.
The invitation committee were: Messrs'
II. L. Atkins. w. s. Beazley. T. w. Dew
G. c. Eggieston. G. II. Carter, W. H.
Harris =. y. Stickley. +. B. stone ~
+. thurman. W. ]. West, ]. n. Barney
Jr. (chairman).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06

Lee Camp Auxiliary held its monthly
meeting at Lee Camp Hall yesterday at
ternoon. with Mrs. j. w White in the
chair \ good deal OF business was trans
acted.
1t was stated that fourteen families
have been assisted during the past winter
and it was decided TO continue 20 supply
them with groceries and provisions for
the present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
Iones. Rold Attemnt 70 Escan..

LEXINGTON. VA. April 5.-IIenrv
Jones alias Johnson the negco safe
cracker, who IS confined ion JAIN here for
cracking a safe at the Union depot of
She Baltimore and Ohio and Ches1nea
and Ohio railroads on the night ~ March
31st. made a bold attempt TO escape last
night. When apprehended he had succeed
ed in picking the lock Of his cell. lie IS
now In irons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
The Brownie Entertainment.

The Brownie entertainment for the
benefit Of the Florida tent was given al
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall yesterday afternoon. and was thor
oughly enjoyed by the large crowd Of
children present. Jack in the Pulpit
was very amusing, and all present had
a merry time Of IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
4 Fireman Missing.

When the tug Ehrman. belonging 70
the Richmond Cedar Works, arrived
yesterday morning, one OF the col
ored fremen was reported to be missing
II is believed that during the previous
night he fell overheard near jamestown
and was drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-06
R,arrested as Fugitive, From Justice.

Zimmerman and Marion, who were be-
fore the hastings court Yesterday charged
with passing bogus cheeks, We're rearrest-
ed yesterday afternoon charged with
beng fugtives from justice. They are
wanted by the authorities OF the Com
monwealth OF Massachusetts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
AFTER THE YACHT RACE.
Opinions Bearing ON the Merits OF Il

Opinions Bearing ON the Merits OF the
Kc-i NJ Crntrah nrd.
NEW YORK, Oct H.--The Evening
Post says that the Valkyrie will be laid
up on this side Of the Atlantic for the
winter. Discussion Of the result of the
race was very warm to-day. Yachtsmen
were very divided in opinions about the
true result Of the yachts great race I'm it's
bearing on tho old controversy between
keel and centre-board, the Unfortunate
accident to Valkyries light sails and the
jamnNng of the Vigilant's board having
made sure comparisons that ould other
wise have been so satisfactory impossible.
TO add TO the other factors throwing
doubt on the result was the fact mem
toned Monday by Mr. Kerr that Valky-
rie's mast was sprung on the beat out,
and THAI this was the reason why The
cutter was unable to set her balloon jib
topsail or her club topsail running home
as Vigilant did
Lord DGnravels expressed opinion that
the cutter would have won on her time
allowance had his spinnaker held was
conceded by few TO be we'll founded, but
1t was only held TO be true granting the
fact that the sloop was retarded because
she had five feet Of her board trailing in
the water that should have been snugIy
up in the trunk when she was running
home. IL has always been deemed a spe-
cal advantage Of the American type that
the board could be raised when il was
not needed to give stability to the yacht,
and IL is regarded by the advocates OF
the board as Ony falr 70 give tias uraw-
back it's full weight in estimating the
work of the two boats yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
A SILVER COMPROMISE.
PRovIsIOES OF PLAN WHICH MAY
PEESKYTED 10 THE SENATE.
Not Entirely Satisfactory 10 All Parties
But May BE the Basis of an
Agreement This Week.

WASHINGTON. d. C., Oct. H.-To-day
has been pregnant with rumors Of COM
promises and agreements on the silver
question. That senators representing va
rious factions had been together was an
easily ascertained fact, but the result OF
matter Of pure conjecture. Still, enough
is known to lead TO the conclusion that
mutual concessions were made. and the
statements Of senators justify the hope
that before next week shall have passed
into history, there will be a forward
movement toward a settlement or the
question that has been vexiEg the Senate
and the American people. Just what The
compromise will be, cannot be said, but
the idea that meets with most favor con-
templates the following provisions:
The repeal Of the Sherman act, TO take
place four years hence; the purchase of
silver bullion being meantime reduced 10
something like two million ounces a
month: an amendment 10 the law OF
1875 authorizing the Secretary OF the Treas
ury TO issue bonds; that such bonds shall
be redeemable five years from date, and
that the interest shall not exceed three and
a half per cent; the retirement or all
Treasury and othern otes under ten dollars
in value when they shall come into the
Treasury In the ordinary courss OF busi-
ness. and the substitution therefor OF
silver certificates or coined silver; the
bullion now in the Treasury ana the
seigniorage 10 be coined for this purpose.
The first intention was 10 have the
amount Of the monthly purchase remain
as at present with the time for the re-
peal 10 take effect July ], fSb, but the
amount Of bullion 10 be purchased month
ly was reduced and the time extended as
il was thought this would be more ac-
ceptable to the silver men from the West
A senator prominent In the discussions
that have been taking place, said to-day
that he did not think the administration
would care to assume the responsibility
OF vetoing such a compromise, and there
was no necessity for fear Oh that score.
He frankly admitted that there were re-
peal senators among the Democrats who
could not support this proposition, ana II
was also likely that it might be antago-
niZed by the silver men or the west as
not being all they wanted, but they would,
be believed content themselves with Vot-
ing against #. The loss Of votes on the
Democratic side would be compensated
for by accessions from some OF the re-
peal Republicans
There will be no caucus on this com
promise idea. for, as this senator said,
Republican aid Is necessary. IL is the
present intention to formulate the amend
ment Incorporating these ideas and offer
it In the Senate Monday or Tuesday. IL
is hoped that filibustering Will then cease,
and that tie vote can be taken at once.
At all events, this is the programme now
and the men engineering it are sanguine
of success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY OCTOBER Is, 1893

bytery of North Mississippi. after pre-
sentinR his letter of dismissal. was re-
ceived upon examination as to Expert
mental Religion and Theology and Church
Government A call was placed In his
hands from the Presbyterian Church at
Harrisonburg, and was accepted by him;
and a committee, consisting OF Rev. A.
NJ. Fraser, Rev. A. F. Laird and Rev.
w. G. Hogan. was appointed to install
him az pastor. The time-third sabbath
In November.
Rev. w. B. Oney. Of the Lutheran
Church, and Rev. J. X. Gilbert, of NJ. f.
Church. South, were invited TO sit as
visiting brethren.
The following were nominated Commits
sioners 10 the General Assembly: Rev.
w NJ. McElwee, Rev. J. Il. Booker; al
ternates: G. $. NJ. See. George S. Brown.
Ruling Elders: d. NJ Switzer, A. II. Roll
Ter; aiternates: }. ". Erwin. B. NJ. Rice.
Broadway, Va, was selected as the
place Tor the next stated meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
IsFATOa or rrSASYLVANIAs.
Yesterdays Game OF Football Won by
This Team.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Oct. H.
-Special.-The game between the Penn
sylyania state college and the Unlver-
sity OF virginia to-day, resulted in favor
of the former, by the score O. to o.
Pennsylvania got lie bali down to the
Virginlas twenty-yard line, by short
rushes around the END, and lost It on
three downs. being unable to elude the
Virginias' tacklers. Jacques made good
gain Of ten yards through the centre and,
being thrown heavily, lost the ball. Ather-
ton caught II and made the only touch
down of the game on iiuke.
He also kicked goal. in the second half,
Virginia having the ball, repeated the
TASTES Of the Pennsylvania. and would
certainly nave scored had the game con-
tinued. The play had been so rough that
It was thought best TO discontinue the
game. Slugging was the principal feature
III cadets Win in This.
LEXINGTON. VA, oct. H.-Special.-
This evening az three o'clock. on the
parade grounds Of the Virginia Military
Institute. opened with an initial game
between Washington and Lee univer-
sity and Virginia Institute teams. The
game was like the weather-rough. Wash
ington aud Lee team was shut out by
the cadets.
Cadet Wise, Of the V. NJ. l., managed
the cadets with such skill as TO com
pleteiy shut out the students. The game
was called at $3.50 sharp with the Cadets
holding ball. Coffen scored a touchdown
I'm less than three minutes
The leading characteristics Of the game
were Coffen's running and Twigg's scien-
tifc blocking Biscoe and Poindexter, and
the rapid tackling of Bullitt
Time Of halves. thirty minutes. Line
up V. NJ. I. positions. Washington and
Iec-M. Dickinson. left end; Bannon Nc
Neil let tackle; PoindeXter Martz. left
guard; Smith Williams. centre; Blscoe
Cowan. right guard; Michel Hickman,
right tackle; Wise Ingles. Captain. right
end: Holt Cooper, quarter back. Captain
Coffen Bullitt, left back; Hickman Il.
Mitchell right half back; Twiggs, Clay,
full back Martin.
Attendance-hve hundred. Touchdowns
-Coffen. ere; Twiggs. three; BIscoe, one.
Goals from touchdOwns-Biscoe, four.
Tnjured-Wise. Subsutute-May. Score
V. NJ. l., %; Washingtn and Lee Uniyer-
sity. 0. Umpire-Carmichael Referee
Anspach.