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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
CARS FOR THE HEIGHTS.
CONSENT HAS BEEN GIFEN TO LAT
THE TRACKS on FIRST STREET.
The Work Soon to be Commenced-Plan
for Loop Across the First and
Fifth Street Niaducts.

A subcommittee Of the Committee on
Streets met in the City Engineers Office
last evening, consisting of the representa-
tives Oh the committee from Monroe and
Jackson wards. Mr.. Thomas. who was
elected chairman, and Messrs. Bahen and
Royal White were present
The meeting was called TO consider an
application from the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company TO be permitted 10
connect their tracks on Clay and First
streets With the tracks across the viaduc-
on First street. Captain Audrey Pizzlni,
Jr., was present to look after the inter
osts Of the applicants.
Colonel Cutshaw stated that he had gone
over the grounds WITH Captain Pizzini TO
frd the most desirable route. He mad
though. first that II would De best 20 have
the single track laid on First street as
far as Hin street, and then 30 on towards
Fifth street to the existing track. but. on
after consideration. be had come 20 the
conclusion that il would be- preferable TO
have the track laid the whole distance on
First street 10 the vialuct.
Captain Pizsini stated that the company
wished 20 have two tUrnouts. )ne be-
tween Paker and Duval streets and the
other between Orange street and the Via
duct he also advocated a curve on First
and Clay street and turnout on Bank
street opposite the postoflce. in order that
passengers might be carried without q
change Of cars from Barton Heights to
the postofIice.
Colonel Cutshaw stated that a double
track on First street would be preferable
10 a single one with turnouts, but the
subcommittee finally decided to recon-
mend a single track for tn present
which. however. twelve months hence
might be changed 20 a double track if the
Council 50 desired
Mr.. Baker said that at first he had
been opposed 10 the track on First street,
but was now heartily in favor Of it. mas
much as the adjacent property would be
benefited by it, Besides he had not been
able 10 find any property owner who OBJ
iected to it,
Mr.. Thomas thought that the PROPOSE
ton would meet with some opposition on
the part of the property owners on First
street in Monroe ward. and il was de-
cided that there should be no regular
transfer station at the corner of First
and Clay streets.
Captain Pizzini explained that I'm the
course Of time his company would apply
for permission TO take up the track on
Fifth street and to run cars on a line
from Seventh street 10 Chestnut Hill and
from there across 10 Barton Heights and
over the First-street viaduct back TO the
city. Cars are to run on this loop in both
directions
The committee decided to recommend
the placing of the turnout on Bank street
provided that it will not interfere with
the street travel In that locality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

who paid best. II Romero bid more to
have me killed than could pay for my
life they would draw n knife across my
throat. II l outbd him l was free 20 re-
turn and settle with him. Romero's purse
was long, his hatred infinite. and l fully
expected that he would name price that
/ could not pay.
After they had opened negotiations
with him, however, CHANGED to oyerhear
their conversation. Romero would not
raise the original price-sl,000. They came
to me and told me that he had offered
$4,000 for my life. / saw through the
game. and replied that I would only pay
5000 for my release. They made pre-
tense Of preparing for my execution. but
l stood firm, and they accepted my price.
1t was some days before / could arrange
the payment. and then / returned TO have
II out with Romero and resume my atten-
lions 10 the young lady. What was my
surprise to find him coming to my rescue?
While we were quarrelling about the girl.
a Frenchman stepped in and married her
Romero wanted my assistance to kill the
Frenchman. / declined TO join In the
enterprise. and Romero undertook IT
alone and got the top OF his head blown
off for his pains. | was always trife
sorry the affair did not end differently. -
San Francisco Examiner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
cur MS OWN THROIT.
Mr.. w. G. Tyler Makes Desperate At
tempt to End His Life.

Intense excitement prevailed in the
Capitol Square about midday yesterday,
caused by a determined attempt at sui
eide on the part of Mr.. w. c. Tyler, an
old resident, who is we'll and favorabIy
known throughout the city.
Yesterday morning he left his home,
which is on Eighteenth street near Broad.
for his usual morning walk. He went TO
the Capitol Square and seated himself on
a bench i'm front OF the western entrance
to the Capitol building.
At times he would walk up and down
excitedly, and conducted himself in such
a strange manner THAI he attracted the
attention of one of the Capitol policemen.
who watched him until he arose and went
out Of the gate facing Eleventh street.
The policeman then walked around the
building, and was in "A few minutes in
formed that Mr.. Tyler had cut his throat.
The instrument used was an ordinary
pocket-knife. and he slashed his throat
twice with the blade. and then stabbed
himself in his neck, making deep and
ugly wounds.
1t seems that he Immediately returned
after leaving the square, and. taking a
seat on one Of the benches on the prone
made facing the Governors mansion, he
spoke 10 a colored woman, who was then
the Only person present, anu aSh'u hSi
to pray for him. Ii was then that he
made the suicidal attempt.
She gave the alarm. and DR.. Riddell,
whose Office is just across Capitol street
from the square, hurried TO his assist
ance.
When he arrived he found the wounded
man kneeling with his head resting in his
hands which were supported by the
bench. The ambulance was called and
responded promptly. with Or. F. A. Will
liams In charge. The two doctors. with
the aid OF Mr.. Oppenhimer, who Is
student at the Medical College, did all In
their power for the unfortunate man.
who was growing very weak. AS soon as
the flow OF blood was sufficiently stopped
he was moved to the Retreat for the
Sick. where he was made as comfortable
as possible.
Mr. Tyler was. up TO about five years
ago. employed at the Chesapeake and
Ohio depot In this city as superintendent
of the cleaning of tte passenger coaches.
Owing to his advanced age and ill-health
he had to give up Lis situation. The old
ranfIsnnan ..Aik.d annut nearly all OF his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

time, being unable to do very much work
OF any sort
At times he became very respondent.
but nothing serious was ever thought OF
his actions. About six months ago his
wife died Since that time Mr.. Tyler
has suffered considerably from attacks
OF melancholia.
Mr. Tyler is probably known personally
to nearly every Mason in the city. For
years IT has been his custom to visit all
the lodges. where he is always welcome
visitor
His condition was considered very criu-
cal all day, and little hope was had of his
recovery.
Only one OF the wounds was Of can
eerous character, and that severed one
of the main arteries Of the throat so low
down that the surgeons were unable 10
tie it. He lost a large amount Of blood
before the artery was plugged. ana at
one time was thought to be dying, but at
late hour last night he was resting
comfortably. with a fair chance of re-
cOVpsV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
Breeding Wolf Dogs.

Red" Angus the war sheriff OF John
son county, is at Cheyenne. Wy. to buy
from the Royal Horse Association some
hounds to add to his Northern ranch
kennel. Angus has been breeding for
wolf dogs for several years. He has had
killers for long time. but now wants to
get the requisite speed. He says he has
three dogs. any one OF which will kill in
short order a gray or black wolf. 1t Is
necessary now TO drive for them. He ex-
poets to produce a dog that will hunt the
wolf alone as natural enemy. The
mother Of one OF the kennels is a blood
hound that was formerly used by the
sheriff OF an adjoining county in tracing
horse thieves. With the present head of
the stud is a cross between a mastiff and
deer hound.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Clt-
1ens and other Matters.

ptDti al JdultS -. w dlhCls VI bidohl
is at Murphy's Hotel
Mr.. j. Blythe Moore is back after
short business trip.
General James G.. Field was among the
visitors to the city yesterday.
Rev. DR.. Sledd is conducting interesting
meetings at Centenary Methodist church.
Mrs Randolph L. Norris left last even
ing for New Orleans, where she will enjoy
Mardi Gras.
In the chancery court yesterday b. f.
Archer qualified as administrator of
George w. Davis.
Mrs. S. J. Burch. who has been quite
sick at her home. on north Twenty fourth
street, is now convalescent.
The father of Mr.. J. c. Bowman. man
ager Of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany, is reported critically i'll.
DR.. Sloid commenced series OF meet
ings at Centenary church last evening
under suspicious circumstances.
MIR. Charles NJ. Crutchfield and bride.
after an extended tour, have arrived at
their home, in Missolla. MOI tana.
Rev. DR.. Whitfield. assisted by Rev. J.
f.. Hutson, the evangelist, is conducting
a revival at Fulton Baptist church.
Rev. II. NJ. Wharton, Of Baltimore. will
begin 81 series OF meetings next Sunday
night at Grace-street Baptist church.
Mr.. j. NJ Seymour, OF 400 north First
street. who has been sick with the grip
for the past ten days, is improving slowly.
Mr.. Samuel p. Waddill, clerk of Hen
rico County Court. has been kept from
his duties for several days past by sick
ness.
The Malone K Tyson Minstrels will
give a show at Corcoran Hall tonight, for
the benefit OF the uniform fund Of the
Eagle Cornet Band.
The local union Of Christian Endeavor
will meet at Centenary church Friday
evening Immediately following the regu-
lar meeting Of the church.
Mr.. Charles II. Hates. Of rs north Nine
teenth street. who has been seriously III
since Sunday night. is slowly improving,
but is still confined to his room.
The Hollywood Memorial Association will
meet in the lecture room of the Second
Presbyterian church, Friday at II o'clock.
All of the members are requested to lie
Present.
The executive committee of the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical Society did
not have a meeting yesterday. as was eX-
pected. Another effort in this direction
will be made next Friday.
Mr.. James NJ Blount. an ex- COnfeder-
ate soldier from Georgia, is sick and in
need AZ his residence, No. 52l north
Second street Mr.. Blount is vouched for
by several responsible gentlemen.
The following visitors called at the Cap
itol yesterday: Hon. Marshall Mccormick
OF Clarke county, Hon. Smith 5. Turner
Of Warren county. Major Thomas b. Tai
iaferro of Gloucester county, J. r. Hen
ley. justice Of the peace of Henrico
county.
A fortnightly general meeting Of the
ladies of the Memorial Bazaar was to
have taken place at noon yesterday at the
directors room of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association On account Of the
death. however. OF near relative Of one
Of the leading ladies' the meeting had TO
be postponed until next Wednesday. Feb
ruary 18th, at noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
Rushed With Business.

He was a big, strong. healthy-looking
fellow. and when he Knocked at a kitchen
door on Antoine street and asked for
something TO eat the woman was not
charitably disposed.
want something to eat?' she snapped.
I'm very hungry. ma'am," he re-
sponded.
you ought 10 be-
IL am" he admitted humbiy.
"Why don't you go to work?'
81 haven't the time, ma am"
Haven't time?" she asked in surprise.
mo, ma am. I'm busy"
BUSY, indeed" she said sarcasticaiiy.
I'D like to know what keeps you busy?'
"Hustlin around from house to house.
ma am"
What"
'Hustlin around from house to house.
ma'am, tryin' to get something to eat.
takes up all my time. so | don't have any
left to work in. That's the Gospel truth.
ma am: and If you don't give me n bite
I'll have to waste two or three precious
hours, ma am lookin up somebody that
will" and his nerve saved him."-Detroit
Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

n. sehaap and Sergeant A. M. Tomlinson.
oa richmond. left here this morning
WIN a. j. Zimmerman and A. e.
MARION for Richmond. there TO stand trial
,"e Pessing worthless checks. They were
released upon warrants to answer pre-
Vious charges, and OF a much graver
nature Than the charges here. Their re-
lease TO the Richmond authorities was
secured through the untiring efforts Of
bar"
The crooks had evidently gone into the
business. They were not satisfied with
ther capers In this city. and at Lexing-
ton, but II seems they carried on a little
traffic az Lynchburg.
The Hill city folks made some investi-
cation in due time. and the telegram be-
low shows the result
'LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. 8, 1893.
The Times. Richmond. Va:
"A man giving the name OF Alexander
Zimmerman. OF Washington. and repre-
senting himself as president Of the Ma
uonal Advertising Agency. was In the
city this week with companion, whom
he introduced as his brother-in-law. and
tried at the Norvel-Arlington Hotel and
other places to have checks cashed on
the National Safe Deposit Savings and
Trust Company OF Washington. The
bank was wired for information and re-
piled that no such person was known
there. The sharpers jumped their hotel
bill here, went TO Lexington and began
operations. They succeeded in passing
one check. the fraudulence OF which was
quickly detected, and when last heard
from they were under arrest there"
In answer TO telegram from The
Times last night, the New York World.
with which paper Zimmerman claimed to
have been formerly connected. answered
as follows:
I'VE cannot answer your query tonight.
Nobody here knows the man. VIII refer
II to the business department in the morn
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
IN TIRGINIA WATERS.
Colonel Buford Tells of Our Chances for
the Naval Rendezvous.


In conversation with Colonel A. s. Blu
ford, president OF the Virginia Board OF
Worlds Fair Commissioners, yesterday
afternoon. ne stated that he had just re-
turned from a visit to Norfolk, where he
had n most satisfactory talk with the
council committee Of hat city in refer
ence to the naval rendezvous this spring.
The council committee. said Colonel Bu-
ford. were enthusiastic over the scheme.
and freely offered to do all in their power
to secure the rendezvous for Virginia
waters
They appropriated the sum OF $1,000 to-
wards the object The committee also
appropriated $500 TO the Virginia exhibit
at the Worlds Fair, and stated that they
would willing increase the ar preparation,
but for the fact that they recently had
to meet unusually heavy expenses.
Colonel Buford met with several mem
bers of the boards Of supervisors OF sew
eral neighboring counties while on his
trip. All of these gentlemen gave him
assurance that they would exert special
efforts in assisting the Worlds Fair
managers, so that Virginia may make
a creditable showing at the Exposition.
they also expressed themselves as willing
to contribute literally TO the naval rem
dozvcLs.
The arrangements for the construction
Of the annexes to the Mount Vernon
building are now complete. and the annex
buildings will be complete by the LIST Of
March
Several recent contributions have been
received. The members of the board seem
very sanguine over the prospects for Vr-
ginia's exhibit at the Fair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

The University Glcc. Banjo and Mandolin
Club will give an artistic entertainment at
the Richmond Theatre next Saturday even
ing aud there is every indication that tile
men will be greeted with a large and fash
ionable audience. They have arranged a
programme replcfe with melodies and at
tractiyencss and the harmonics Of beth voice
and inst rument should appeal to all lovers
OF music.
The programme is as follows:
PART I.
I. "The Phantom Band" (Thayerl, quar-
tctte and club.
p "Flash Gdllop" UanSing), Banjo Club.
g. Selections from Ermlnie OWhittle), by
Mr.. Elliott.
4. college Greetings Polka" KarD, Man
dolin Club
=. Maiden with the Lips So Rosy" Gan
Gain, Glre Club
6. "ElbercA Waltzes" Har0, Banjo Club.
PART II.
I. Loves But Dream" (Schaeffe), Man
dclin club
=. lola King Cole" tDc Kovcn). Glce Club.
2. 'Normandic March" armstrong;, Banjo
Club
4 "NIr. and Mrs. Spikky Sparrow GO. In
graham. Glre Club
.. "AnlalucI" De There, Mandolin club.
PART III.
l. college Favorites." Glce Club.
. III Neuyo Ano Walls" Q.auchc), Man
dolin club
5. "Whistling Solo" selected. Mr.. Elliott.
T. "A Cannibal Idyl" Udber). Glee Club.
D. ION the Mill Dam" Banjo Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
COURTTNG 4 MEXICAN GIRL.
Sometimes It's Dangerous Business for an
American sutton.

1.-THE Mexican girls are very fond or
Americans. but their admiration is not
extensively shared by their countrymen,
said ]. S. House. a member or the Old
Vets Club, in session at the Laclede. /
went down there with old Zach Taylor,
and liked the country so wei thal
STAYED. | bought a cattle ranch and soon
had one Of the finest herds In the country
l got along nicely with my helshDois
until the handsome daughter OF Don Jose
Velasquez came home from schooi AT
Paris, and then my troubles began fretty
girls are not plentiful In Mexico ana
Senorta IneZ was as beduului woman
as ever graced the court OF ola Oastiie'
I was soon paying assiduous court 10 the
dark senorita. and she appeared TO
regard my suit with considerable favor
I had for my rival a Senior Romero,
wealthy ranchero, who was supposed 10
have been at one time a chief or a gang
of banditti that infested the Sierra Madre
Mountains.
"One evening, while riding over to the
hacienda of my prospective father-in-iaw,
q lasso was thrown over my nead anu
settled about my arms. pinning them 10 my
side. My horse went on, but l stopped
A minute later / was surrounded by a
dozen as MISUNDERSTANDING greasers as
ever cut a throat. They bound me Sc
curely. carried me up into the mountains.
and anchored ME I'm a cave that was evil
IDENTIFY the repository of plumber secured
by robbing excursions. supposed they
intended to hold me for ransom. and
opened negotiations with them. l learned
that Romero employed them to assassi-
nate me. and that they had captured me In
stead and proposed 20 serve the master
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
APPROPRI IONS MADE
IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GEN.
ERAL ASSEMBLY.
geo. 900 for the State Normal School ana
$4,000 for the Worlds Fair-Im-
portant Legislation.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Feb. s.-Special.--The
Senate to-day took up the hill for the
maintenance OF the State Normal and
Industrial School, at Greensboro. bill
providing an annual appropriation or
$4,000 for this institution for the next
two years. and $4,000 thereafter. was.
after much discussion. passed by vote
of q to 10.
Night sessions have been begun in the
Senate. Last night the Newsome- Stack
contested election case was decided I'm
favor of Stack. the Democratic sitting
senator. and tonight the formation OF
the new county of Scotland u part OF
Richmond county is up for consideration.
In the House to-day bills were intro
duced to establish n State banking law
and to amend the divorce law. The House
to-day reconsdered its action OF yester-
day, and after long debate, voted an
appropriation of $4,000 for North Caro-
iinas exhibit at the Chicago Worlds
Fair.
The House laid upon the table the bill
to restore the right TO give and receive
free railroad passes in this State.
Major Norman Randolph. president CO
the Virginia Soldiers Home. and Mayor
j. Taylor tliySon. OF richmond. here
In the interest OF some legislation OF In
terest 10 them now pending in the General
Assembly.
The joint legislative committee on rail-
roads held meeting this evening and
considered the proposition made bv tho
Wilmington and Weldon railroad looking
TO a settlement Of its back taxes and
surrender of its exemption. which foe
several years has been a vexed question.
The railroad made a proposition to the
committee 10 make a total surrender OF
its exemption from taxation, and all its
right to make rates free from State con-
troll and pay all back taxes for two yeNs.
Ex-Governor Thomas Jarvis, by in
vitation. made an address urging that the
proposition be accepted. Addresses were
also made by Colonel John w. Hinsdale
and Colonel Thomas w. Strange, repre-
senting the city OF Wilmington. and by
Warren @. Scott. president OF the VIII
mington and Weldon. The committee will
hold another session tomorrow, and win
probably take final action on the proposN
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
A MINISTER MARRIED.
rr4yGELIsT y. n. HARRISON WE'D
MD TO MISS ANNA CdPATATNE.
Mis-. c. VI. Grace Hiden tho Bride of Mr..
Edward Wilkinson, OF Birmingham,
Ala.-sevcral Other Weddings.

A very quiet wedding took place yes
,sriay afternoon at 7OS east Clay street
Of $50 o'clock. which. while attended by
only few select friends OF the contract
.nr parties. will be read with interest by
a large number Of people throughout the
length and breadth OF Virginia. The prln-
rpals were Rev. Joseph r.. Harrison. OF
Glade Spring. Va. and Miss Anna A..
Capataine, Of this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DIR. Landrum. as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Dickinson, and the
happy couple left on the afternoon train
for Roanoke. where they will visit
friends
The wedding took place at the home OF
the bride, and though very quiet the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

The jefferson Literary and Social Cir
Gle gave an informal dance at the Tenn
pie last evening. 1t was mutually under
stood that walking costumes and not
evening dress would he worn, and for
that reason alone the Grand Lodge room
presented a pretty and unique appear
ance. There were a large number Of
Richmord ladies and gentlemen present
and among the strangers were Miss Daisy
Wassemann, Wilkesbarre. Pa; Miss Re
bekah Bernstein. New York; Miss Lille
Aronheim, Charlottesville: Miss Yetta
Kaufman. Charlottesville; Mrs. Al. w.
Newman (nee Miss Flora Nmtlock)'
Brooklyn, n. Y: Mr. Charles r. Levy
New York, and Mr. Herbert Stramoerg'
Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
An Opportunity to Make Safe and
Profitable Investment.

The United Banking and Building Com
pany. S2l east Main street, offers for sale
limited number OF the shares
of its capital stock. fully paid and nom
assessable, at $50 per share. A cash divi-
dend of per cent. payable semi-annually
is paid on the cost OF this stock. The
stock also participates in the prohts or
the company, and is redeemed by the
company at it's maturity (Which is esti-
mated 70 be about eighty-four months)
al 800 per share. regardless OF the cash
dividends already palu the holder thereof.
Investors are invited to call or write for
n prospectus OF the company.