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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

Commissioner Seymour Thinks New Blood
IL Needed.

WASHINGTON. d. c., August 49,
More removals in the examining corps Of
the Patent Office are to come. This is not
n rumor. 1t is Official Commissioner
Seymour says so. The Civil Service Com
mission has reason 10 believe that there
will be six or seven changes before the
mi Idle OF September. Commissioner Sey-
muir would not state the numbers who
are 20 leave. but said several He told
the reporter In an emphatic manner that
these changes were not being made for
politica, reasons 1t was a question OF
efficiency and not Of politics.
Ii was notorious fact he said, that
several OF the examiners had either grown
rusty or were inactive and unworthy OF
their places. The charge Of incompetency
was not trumped up charge TO make
room for Democrats. He would not en-
terrain such a thought. The good OF the
service demanded that new lie, blood and
vigor should be infused into the examin-
Ing corps. He was going TO DO what was
needed. In view Of this he had sent to the
Civil Service Commission for names. They
had sent him list OF three, and the
average percentage of these was u.
When II is remembered that 70 is the
minimum percentage at which civil SER
vice examination can be passed, he
thought that the average was too low.
In consequence Of this the Civil Service
Commission will arrange 10 hold special
examir ations on September 9TH In Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia. Detroit,
Chicago, st. Louis and Omaha-provided
there are applicants.
OF the three names sent him by the COM
mission he accepted one. This was Ed
ward Clark (colored). and the second coll
ored man ever appointed to position In
the examination corps. Although his exam
ination showed but low percentage, "
he was impressed with the ability of the
man and selected him. The reason that
his average was not higher was that he
had slipped up in one branch-physies
From what he had learned he felt con-
fident that in appointing Clark he was
not misjudging the man.
The examinations will be held for APP
plicants for fourth assistant patent ex-
amners. The salary attached 10 this
Office is 81 200 per annum.
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. conclusion of the financial question. has
fluk 81 L..x

a conclusion Of the financial question, has
accomplished but little.
The bill now gives the senate some
thing tangible to proceed upon. Senator
VOORHEES, when he reported u to the SEN
ate said that on next Tuesday morning
he would ask the indulgence OF the senate
to submit some remarks upon II. This an
norncement was interpreted by some to
mean that on that date the senate wouid
begin the consideration OK the measure
and that II would hold the attention OF
that body until disposed OF. Such. II Is
understood. In not the plan Of the leaders.
AS already outlined, the programme is
to proceed with the consideration OF the
National Bank bill, which Mr. voorhees,
again called up after the close OF the
morning business to-day. To this measure
amendments win be offered which viii
give q wide scope to 1t and which will
incorporate broad and thorough revision
of the present financial system, and which
II is thought by the leaders will bring
more efYectual and immediate relief by an
increase OF the currency. The consldera-
ton of the measure will be continued.
and for the present the voorhees, Repeal
bill will be sidetracked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
MILITARY CELEBRATION
JUDGE NACRAE TO DELIVER THE
ADDRESS TO THE SOLDIERS.
John w. Moseley, an Insurance Agent,
suicides--Coionei 4. j. Boyd Died Mt
Reidsviils--Other News.

RALEIGH, N. c.. August is.-Special.--
The Fayetteville Independent Light In
fantry have selected Judge James c.
Macrae, of the supreme court bench. a
veteran of the corps. to deliver the GEN.
tennial address at their celebration next
Wednesday, The Washington Light In
fsntry will arrive there Tuesday morning
and the Richmond Blues Tuesday evening.
On the same evening the grand centennial
ball will be held, and on the following
evening will be the grand banquet.
John w. Moselcy. an agent OF the Vir-
GINA Life Insurance Company, committed
suicide by jumping into Smiths creek. I'm
New Hanover county. 1t Is understood
that shortage with his company was the
cause OF the rash act.
Messrs. VIII Wynne and Cecil @. Stone.
wei-known bicyciists of this State, have
signed an agreement for heavy stakes to
run one mile bicycle race here Septem-
Der 22d.
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WILL BE SIDETRACRE ED.
The Voorhees, Repeal Bill VIII Probably Be
Pushed Aside.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. August 1s.-The
silver fight has been transferred from
the room Of the Committee on Finance
TO the floor OF the Senate. There the
great struggle, which will probably be a
memorable one in the history OF this
country. win have TO be decided The
pressure which has been brought to bear
on the Committee on Finance to put an
end to delay in committee and take action
which would place the Democrats in
the Senate above the position OF procras-
tination. in face of the present distress.
was sufficient. and to-day Senator voor-
hees reported bill from the committee,
which calls for the unconditional repeal
of the Sherman law, and contains a dec
laration in favor OF bimetaliism.
The vote by which the bill was reported
was close one. and the report was made
possible by the votes of the Republican
members OF the committee. Without
Mr.. Voorhees, the committee stood evenly
divided, five OF the Senator'S being for
unconditional repeal and five against such
a course. When the vote was taken on
reporting the measure II stood as follows:
Yeas-V oorhees, Mcpherson, Sherman.
Morrill,, Afdrich. Allison, the last four be-
Ing Republicans.
Nays-Harris, Vest, Vance, Jones (Ark.)
and Jones tNev)
The minority Of the committee dissent
ed from the report Of the majority. and
as measure which expresses their views
reported the bill recently introduced by
Mr.. Vest calling for the free coinage OF
silver at ratio of 20 TO ].
The action OF the committee Is regarded
as an indication that the work OF the
steering committee appointed by the
Democratic caucus is at an end, and that
their Efforts to reconcile the divided fac
tons OF the party In the Senate were
unavailing, and that, ON the silver ques-
ton at least. II is impossible for them
TO meet on middle ground. The silver
men are now placed on the defensive.
and the contest will probably arrange
itself ON the former lines of for and
agairst unconditional repeal. Thus the
reporting OF the bill has not really
changed the conditions II has not and
VIII not change the opinions of any IN.
dividuai member. and. 20 far a. reachinr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
CONDITION OF TRADE.
Not Much Improvement In tho Business
During tho Week.

NEW YORK, August 1S.-Bradstreet's
Tomorrow will say In part
Atlanta wires that currency is scarce,
and not sufficient to make more than q
beginning in moving the cotton, and
whether drafts made against cotton Will
bring money southwark any n ore ex-
peditiously than drafts against Eastern
cash balances, remains to be seen. Ear
lier cotton shipments in Georgia, as else
where, will represent liquidation OF debt.
and will cost less to move IT per bale
than subsequent shipments. Augusta
bankers are practically making no new
loans, although renewing some paper
ard granting reasonable extensions.
Savannah advices are Of o probable
slow movement of the early cotton, ewing
to the scarcity Of money.
Naval stores are demoralized. and fac
tories have decided on a conditional re-
striction OF production Of $4,000 or 1900
barrels. Business has not gained at Bir-
mingham, and the retail trade complains
OF hard times. Mobile banks are limit
ing payments on deposits to 500 a day
to any one depositof. Bankers and fac
tories at New Orleans report there is
not sufiiciency of available funds for
moving the cotton crop. At Iittls Rock
there Is better feeling, as the banks
are issuing certified checks as currency.
At Houston lumber is depressed. and the
problem Of getting funds with which to
move cotton is engaging attention.
Galveston factories making advances
are stipulating that the cotton must be
sold upon arrival at market. and bankers
who are unable TO get currency from
New York have declined to furnish money
to the cotton buyers on bills OF exchange
except In a moderate way. Dallas banks
Will assist actual dealers In cotton. but
will not make advances to SPECTATORS
Texas farmers require less money to
buy meat and breadstuffs than few
Xpnrs 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
PoatHcripfs.

Bankers are artists In their way-so
many Of them are getting up busts.
A nest Of humble bees In a picnic
ground keeps the picnickers from feeling
dull: neither do the bees feel dull.
The bills Of the coming show represent
a gorilla squeezing q woman. The resem-
Dlance between the man and the ape is
always apparent.
Many spectators In wheat are being
tightly squeezed. Too big a load OF wheat
In apt TO prove pretty heavy for the man
who gets under II.
Young women are acting as ushers In
Brooklyn church. The young men wait
for the ushers both ct the beginning and
close Of the servtces
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
II. II. CURTIS' THIRD TRIAL.
Tho wsn-Known Actor Given Another
Chance to Tell His Story.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 1s.-The
third trial Of NJ. 3. Curtis. charged with
killing Police Of1cer Grant in this city
in February, 1891, Is nearing Its end
The prosecution will conclude It's case to-
day and then Curtis will give his version
OF the story, which Is that he vas al
tackled by footpad on the street; that
officer Grant apprt ached them while the
footpad was beating him and arrested
them both, and that the foctpad then
hhot Grant md escaped.
The testimony for the prosecution has
not differed materially from that intro
out ed in the two previous trials. In both
Cf which the jury diss greed. Counsel for
the defense have endeavored 10 show That
the police have been active IN securing
ey.cerce az ainst Curtis and that liz sew
eral ores they have coached witnesses
who testified against him.
Two policemen who arrested Curtis just
after the shooting were examined yestcr
day. They ie.tfied that they had heard
shots and On making an examination
found the dead body Of Grant on the
sidew ak and saw a man running away.
They captured the man, who proved to
be Curtis. He had Grants nippers fas-
tened to bis wrists and was greatly cx-
cited and was evidently intoxicated. Cur
It's said several times: IF ! could only
recall the last few hours" and used
similar expressions.
No weapon was found upon him. and
there we're no bruises TO indicate that he
had been beaten by any one.
One OF the witnesses denied that two
men ran from the scene of the shooting
He also stated that Curtis never said a
word ct the time Of his arrest about
being beaten or knocked down by roughs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
TO SUE Mr.. TILL1RD.
Mismanagement of the Northern Pacific
Railway Charged.


NEW YORK, August lS.-The most in
terCsting news in connection vita the
Northern Pacific railroad yesterday vas
the announcement that a Philad alphia
stakeholder is preparing 10 bring suit
aSi inst Mr.. Willard and certain other III
rectors for alleged mismlnase neat, re-
sulting in great losses TO the security
holders.
At a meeting Of the board OF directors
yesterday a communication was read
from a Mr.. Schoup, who is said 20 be the
aggrleved stakeholder. IL was made
through his attorneys, Messrs. Read &
Petit, and It takes exceptions TO the
action OF certain directors In regard TO
the Chicago and Northern Pacific deal.
In regard 10 this communication Coun-
sci James Mcknight said that Il was
the second one received by the company.
The first made specific charges. which the
writer claimed could be proved. The
Northern Pacific in reply asked for the
proof. The second communication re-
coded from the stand taken in the first
and did not establish second charge.
Mr.. Mcknight says that In these commu-
nications there were no charges OF any
unwarranted hypotnecation or unwar-
ranted use Of any Of the securities of
the Northern Pacific and Chicago and
Northern Pacific companies by any Of
their officers in any way whatsoever.
These communications, as well as all
pending business, were referred 10 the
receivers The receivers decided 10 make
retrenchments on every hand. AS a re-
suit Of their deliberations Il was deter
mined 10 impose n reduction OF ten per
cent. on ali salaries between $1,000 and
5000 fifteen per cent. on salaries be-
tween $1,000 and 10000 and twenty per
cent. on all salaries OF $4,000 and above.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
YELLOW FEyER PRECAUTIONS.
The Suspect I'm Philadelphia Came From
Georgetown, 4. G.

WASHINGTON. D. c., August ia
telegram received at the Marine Hospital
Bureau this morning from the resident
physician OF the Philadelphia quarantine
station, In reply TO a dispatch from DR..
Wyman. stating that the schooner Eta
II. Lister. from which the case OF yellow
fever was taken of. had been engaged in
coastwise trade between New York and
ports South for the past six weeks The
man who was taken III with fever had
been on shore at Georgetown, s. c. Dr.
Wyman has telegraphed this information
to the authorities OF Georgetown and to
the State Board Of Health OF South Caro-
lima. Advices received from Surgeon Hut
ton. in charge at Brunswick. Ga, state
that the Gordon of six hundred feet in all
directions around Branham's house at
Brunswick has been established, and that
active disinfection Is going on Surgeon
Hutton takes a favorable view OF the
situation so far as the extension OF the
disease is concerned. and has begun an
inquiry into the origin OF the case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
fe,, asou, o'clock. which settled the

fell about s O'Clock. which settled tn
| dust.
There was only one cycle race for tn
4 dav which was heat race, open Il
| Sufrolk riders only. which was won by
MIR. nd. Riddick by winning the hrst two
heats. the second winner being decided
IN the third heat, II being won by Mr..
A. G. Porter.
THE horse races resulted as follows:
First race. mile heats. best In 5. 2:s5
claxs-Bob Lee I. 1, l; High Tide 2, 2. );
y. l.. c. T. 8. 2: Lady Jane 8. 4. 4. Time'
2:41, 2;3, 2:42.
Second race. 2:25 class. mile heats. best
q In 5-Littie Betz, 8. !, l. ]; John w.
/. s, 4. 4: Dominion 2. 2 2, 2; Mary Spill
man 3, ;, 3, 3; Metal 4. 4. distanced.
Third race, one mile, best In heats
Rhea /, /; CASTLE 2, 2; Boyfogie 3. dis
tanced; Dr. Charles T. distanced
Bob Lee, the winner OF the $50 class
trottinS race, was bought by Mr.. VIII
liam Walker, Of Richmond. with win
nings. for s425. The trainer OF the animal
speaks well of him. and thinks him ca
pable OF making better time.
Bicycle Record Beaten.
LONDON, August 1S.-At the Herene
HIN track yesterday Ernest Osmond
covered two miles on safety bicycle
in four minutes twenty-four and two
9Th seconds. This beats the best record
ever made anywhere. The British record
for the distance was previously held by
NJ. 3. Fowler, who on the same track
last year covered two miles in four min
utes forty-nine and four-hfths seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
Tho winners at Saratoga.
National League Ball Games.

At Baltimore: r. II. e.
Baltimore ...O00002000-2 3 2
Louisville .....1 102x-S IL o
Batteries: Mullane and Robinson; Meme
fee and Grim.
At Philadelphia 0en innings): r. II. L.
st. Louis......0 1000O0011-3 Z 1
Philadelphia O000OO011O-2 IL O
Batteries: Breitenstein and PETIT; Tay-
Tor and Clements.
AT Brooklyn: r. II. p.
Brooklyn ......00121OO4x- 10 3
Cincinnati 000013o0o-4 8 4
Batteries: Kennedy and Daley: Sullivan
and Murphy.
At New York: r. II. II.
New York. .00O26O04x-12 IL 8
Cleveland ......O0O36O0OO- 8 2
Batteries: Petty. Baldwin and Doyle;
Clarkson and Hastings.
At Chicago: r. II. f.
Chicago ........000O043O0- u /
Washington ..0011OOOO1-3 8 3
Batteries: Hutchinson and Kittridge;
Meekin and Farrell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
SHORT PRIZE FIGHTS.
Steve O'Doppeii KNOCKS Out John Cate
nnch--Another Fight.

COMFY ISLAND. N. Y. August 49,
Steve O'Donnell, of Australia, and John
Cattenach fought tonight for a purse
OF $1,000, Of which the loser received
$500. Cattenachs seconds threw up the
sponge at the end OF the fourth round.
The battle was a stiff one. but Cattenach
really lasted only two rounds. In the
other two Il was merely butchery. Catte-
mach was one OF the worst used-up men
that has appeared at any Of the Coney
Island fights.
The opening performance was three
round fight between Pat Cahill and jim
Sullivan. Cabin was knocked out In the
third round so effectually that 1t took
five minutes to revive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

SAVANNAH. GA, August 1S-Surgeor
Branham. at Brunswick. is lying in coma
tose condition. His death is expected be-
fore morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

REIDSVILLE. N. c., August lS.-spe-
cial.-Colonel A. J. Boyd. president OF the
Bank of Redsville and the Hermitage
Cotton Mills OF this place. died this MORN
ing at II o'clock. Colonel Boyd was one
Of the first settlers OF this place, and
was identified with many OF the best
enterprises. HIS death is a public ca
lamity and lamented by the entire COM
munity. He was well known throughout
the State as a prominent lawyer and al
ways a staunch Democrat OF the Andrew
Jackson type
Mr.. Wood Small, young business man
here, died last night OF typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
A ross Cnntclorpe Farm.

Buck Anthony (colored), OF Early coun-
ty. is said TO be the best canteloupe raiser
in the State. and the Early County News
gives his method OF raising them as fol-
lows:
"He fertiiizes them with moccasins.
adders. coachwips and such other snakes
as he can conveniently catch In the
spring, which imparts TO them the fines,
favor imaginable. He also raises the
most delicious rattlesnake watermelons.
OF his fine melon and peach crop ne has
been very liberal indeed 10 us. for which
we return our most appreciative thanks.
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

sELEIGH-sTREEr BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner lweuty-dfth and Leigh streets
Rev. ". l.. MBi0Hr pastor.-Preaching Sun.
day at II A. NJ and s 2. 81 by Rev. q. w. D.sr
Sunday school sts:i5 A. H. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night az gas o'clock Menslrayer
meeting Tuesday night IS s.i5 o'clock All
welcome g
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
Gold From England.

LONDON. August lS.-Gold TO the
amount Of 10000 pounds was withdrawn
from the Bank OF England to-day FOR
shipment 10 the United States. sixty
thousand pot n1s was Withdrawn for ship
n,nt to Toronto.
SOU HAMPTON, Augus; Is Tho
steamship Columbia sailed hence to-day
for New York. aid has on board 81 400
in gold for American houses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
TO MARCH TO WASHING TON.
Laborers VIII Mako a Demonstration on
the Present Congress.

ST. LOUIS, August lS.-Besinning to-
morrow committees Of the unemployed
in the various labor associations will
take up their station at the Union Depot
and the freight yards Of the various
roads running into ST. Louis from the
West. meet all persons looking for
work, explain the situation and ask the
travellers TO proceed to Washington. d.
c.. to make a demonstration before Con-
gress. Leaders in every large city In the
country have agreed 10 the plan. II Ia
expected TO gather 5000 men in Wash
ington.
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Now the Negroes VIII Strike.

KANSAS CITY. MO. August lS-The
imported negro miners at the Central
Coal Company's shaft at Weir City,
Kas., who recently took the places of
strikers have demanded an increase OF
wages Of six cents per ton, yearly scale,
and propose to strike If their demand is
refused
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
TEMPORART SUSPENSION.
Tho Peoples National Bank Gould Not
Get Sufficient Currency.

WINSTON, N. c., August 1S.-Special.-
The Peoples National Bank suspended
payment temporarily this morning, owing
to the impossibility of getting currency
20 transact the days business. There
were balances due the bank at Richmond
and other cities, but currency could not
be obtained from them. The following no.
tice was placed on the bank door:
Owing to the fact that we cannot Sc
cure currency and that we are unable TO
realize upon our securities the business
Of this bank is temporarily suspended.
fSisneD ''W. a. BLAIR,
president"
The announcement took the people
somewhat by surprise. as the bank was
known to be in good condition. At the
request OF the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency Bank Examiner Buxton took charge
OF the institution. President Blair left Tor
Washington tonight to see the Comp
troller about the necessary arrangements
for reopening the bank.
Tobacco Warehouses Closed.
DURHAM, N. c., August 1S.-Special.-
At a meeting OF the Tobacco Board OF
Trade to-day owing TO the scarcity or
currency the farmers were advised 10
bring no more tobacco into town. our
banks are all right, but the tobacco buy
ers buying on foreign markets cannot see
their way out. The warehouses nave
closed here for few weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

NEWPORT. r. l.. August 1s.-The at
tempt at a yacht race to-day was a
failure owing 10 the wind dying out.
The yachts started off all night, bat
were towed into the harbor at $50 p. NJ.
The race will be called again to-mor-
row. There viii be a meeting on board
the flagship at $3.50. and the feet will be
disbanded in the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
A Negro Doctor Hanged.

QUINCY. ILL. August ls.-William J.
Jamison. a colored herb doctor. was ex-
ecuted here to-day for the murder OF
Supervisor Charles n Aron on April
10, 1892, for purposes Of robbery.
The defense was insanity To-day
Jamson gave n farewell reception TO
newspaper men, but declined to see
any clergymen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
John ID. Puyh Killed.

GREENSBORO. N. c., August ls-spe-
cial.-Mr John d. Pugh. a young man
Of exemplary habits, was struck with a
piece OF lumber at the Balm Building
Company's factory yesterday evening,
and sustained injuries from which he died
to-day His remains were taken 10
Gray's Chapel for interment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
The John Brown Fort Show a Failure.

CHICAGO, August 1S.--A bill TO fore
close a mortgage Of s44.GGS was fled to-
day against the company owning the
John Brown Fort, which was recently
brought here from Harper's Ferry for
exhibition. The bill alleges that the ex-
hibition has been a failure, and re-
ceiver for the company liz demanded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19

STAUNTON, VA, August lS.-Special--
The Roanokes and Stauntons played two
games OF ball yesterday and to-day al the
Athletic grounds. Yesterdays was a good
game, and was won by the Staunton
team In a score OF 10 2. The game to-
day was way Off, and was pronounced by
the experts In diamond lingo as a rotten
game. The score stood at the end OF the
ninth inning IA TO Z in favor of Staunton
They play the third and last game to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
Watch aud Chsin Recovered.

Mr.. w. II. Carroll. an engineer on the
Richmond and Danville railroad had a
silver watch and chain stolen from him
Thursday night. Last night Sergeant
Alex. Tomlinson recovered the property
at Ben Jacobs pawn shop, on Seventeenth
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
Ths sufYolk ,CxoIa R....

oSufFol-K. VA. August ls.-special
49, = number of people attended the
ceipts were good. '"e re-
Inc third and last day OF the yses.
opened yesterday with mica w.s,s .scss
= n'us warm, though q refreshing shovs W..