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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

There Is no more sense shown IN The
slipper than I'm any other portion Of the
summers wardrobe. The craze for sensi-
BILE, heavy, square shoes has gone back
to the English shores. whence il came
forth. Amiable as the American IS and
willing TO try almost anything. ridicu-
lous or no. comfortable or no, that comes
from the other shore there is one point
from which We dislike 10 recede. 1t is
that little. slender tip OF the pretty Louis
Qulnze slipper. Il was given up FOR a
while. but again IL is worn almost uni
versally. The American wOman's FOOT
has grown up with the narrow point and
feels out OF place In a broad, heavy boot.
She that steps lightly would fain be also
shod lightly i'm a pretty. fancy boot.
Therefore, while we still wear the sensi-
bic low heel for ordinary purposes, the
Louis Quinze is donned for mousse and
evening wear.
The shining patent feathers are very
much worn this year; one even sees them
on the tennis shoe. The slipper is worn
almost invariably with the thin ankle
strap and with a slender tip. The tie is
not so general this year. The tan laced
boot usurps II for summer wear. 10
great extent; and the tie is relegated
largely to afternoon wear.
The white canvas ties are very popular
with kid trimmings.
A pretty white brocaded slipper is here
being drawn on; IL has a gold band for
trimming, cut up I'm fine points. II Is
worn over a white silk stocking, prettlly
embroidered In front.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
PASSED 4 WORTHLEss CHECK.
The First National Discovers II After the
Man Has Left the City.

A man nearly middle aged registered
He soon afterwards went TO the Mercan-
tile Club. on Marshall near Ninth street,
and stated that his name was NJ. Hoff-
man. Of Boston, and that he needed as
sistance. He told a tale about being
out OF funds, and asked that money be
advanced him. lie was told TO call
again later and in the meantime the
gentlemen OF the club, by telegraphlng,
learned that Strauss or Hoffman had
made false repres sntations. Not having
defrauded any one. he was not hunted
up, and he was too wary 10 call again,
as he was told TO do by the officers Of
the club.
Monday he presented n check at the
First National Bank. purporting to have
been signed by "Al. Strauss" and the
paying teller handed him fifty dollars
the sum the check called for. II was
made payable TO bearer, and the perfo-
rated edge showed that II had been
taken from a check-book stub. Soon
after when the paid check reached the
bookkeeper. long after the man had left
the bank. It was discovered that there
was no such deposltor as "Al. Strauss"
and that the check was worthless.
Police Detective Tomlinson was sent
for, and used every effort. but Strauss
or Hoffman had left the city.
Sergeant Tomlinson on yesterday found
another check that had been passed by
the individual. The signature was the
same, as was the Endorsement on the
back.
The working by Strauss shows him
10 be a professional crook, and in the
words Of Sergeant Tomllnson, he is
"srnooth article"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
COME. FAIR PLAY. GENTLEMEN.

The City Committee did wisely and we'll
in yielding to the demand Of the people
for a primary election to select Rich
mond's delegates TO the Gubernatorlal
Convention. but It has not acted with the
same wisdom in respect 10 the time APP
pointed for the primary, or In the con-
stitution Of the committee 10 devise
and report plan for the primary. There
are three candidates for Governor, and
the committee 10 report a plan consists
Of three members. obviously each can
ddate should have one representative
in that committee. But Colonel Buford
is without a representative there. This
is the plalnest injustice to him. and it
should be corrected at once. As Colonel
Buford voluntarily binds himself to foot
the bill so far as the expenses OF the
primary are not voluntarily contributed
by others, he certainly ought to have
a voice In determining the methods by
which the primary is conducted.
The primary ought not TO have been
postponed to August 10th, which is only
one week before the meeting Of the con-
vention. Every other part Of the State
will have selected its delegates before
August 7th and the candidate for Gov
ernor who received most delegates will.
Of course, be able TO make an unfair use
Of that fact in our election. We
should hold our election at once, so
that the unbiased choice Of our people
may be declared. Let us have perfectly
fair play in this matter. 50 that there
may be no after reproaches OF snap
judgments and advantages taken.
The candidates who receives the votes
of the majority of the voters Of the city
should have all the delegates. That is
the principle on which the delegates have
been selected In all the other quarters
of the State, and Richmond will not be
treated with fairness If a different rule
is applied here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
SCARLET FEVER RAGING
IN THE COTTON FACTORY DISTRICT
NEAR DURHAM.
An insect That Has Been Seriously In
juring tho Cotton Crop DyinE-Ths
Liquor Organ Makes Its Bow.

EALEIGH, ". c., July 19.-Special.-
News is received here from Durham that
sca'let fever is raging ia the cotton fac
tory district in the eastern suburbs Of
the town, and the people in the neiehbor-
hood OF the infected district have been
officially notified to take all necessary
steps TO prevent the spreading Of the
contagon. The fever broke out among
the operatives OF the Commonwealth cot
ton factory, and the members Of the
afflicted ftmlies have been temporarily
discharged and all communication be-
tween them and those now at work was
stopped.
The Pain Dealer, the official organ OF
the North Carolina Liquor DealerJ' As
ISOLATION, recently organized here, has
made its appearance with A. Y. Dockery
as editor. In its Introductory editorial II
says: "Our policy shall be 10 rigidIy ex-
clude politics from these columns, wheth-
or 1t be In editorial or communicated mat
ter. At the proper time and In n con-
seryative spirit we will seek 10 have
remedied such laws as bear unduly upon
the trade. but In the meantime II will
be our pleasing duty 20 counsel a strict
compliance with the law as we find IT,
There can be no politics within our or
ganlzation without hurt, and no member
who has the real benefits TO be derived
from the organization at heart will have
the temerty to attempt TO work II in
that way nor will the Plain Dealer lend
comfort 10 any scheme by which the
Association Of Liquor Dealers may be
brought into disrepute"
State Botanist Mccarthy. OF the North
Carolina Agricultural Department. to-
day issued n bulletin, IN which he states
that the large numbers Of lady bugs
which have made their appearance upon
the cotton in this section and caused
much alarm among planters are dying off
I'm large numbers and will soon dsap-
pear After having rid the cotton Of
aphides they find nothing further TO feed
upon and starve rapidly.
kilograms received here to-day an
nounced the death at an early hour this
morning Of Mrs. l. Nick. Pettinger, wife
Of Rev Mr.. Pettinger. rector Of the
Church Of the Good Shepherd. OF this
city, which occurred at Glen Cove, Long
Island whore she had gone on a visit
10 her old home some weeks ago. Her
husband was present at the time OF her
death. and the funeral services will be
held there tomorrow afternoon. Ser
vices will also be held in the Church Of
the Good Shepherd here simultaneously.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
The Troops Pleased with Their Comp.

MOREHEAD CITY n. c., July -
Special-The United States revenue cut
ter Colfax, Captain Conslin, arrived at
10 o'clock a. VI. to-day. She reports
a rough sea yesterday evening beyond
the lighthouse.
The programme Of amusemslts at the
Atlantic Hotel for the week promise
pleasure. The tea party given by Mrs.
7. J. Jarvis in the ballroom Of the
Atlantic Hotel tonight is largely at
tended. The room Is decorated with the
fantastic elegance OF a japanese court,
and the Messrs. Inman, Of Atlanta, and
other Georgians are assisting Mrs. Jarvis
In the entertainment with classic music.
A. Camp B0gart the military make
fine display. and without exception, say
they are pleased with their quarters.
Additional trains put on to-day make
transportation facilities from the camp
TO town ample.
The crowd here is larger than at any
previous time this season
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
Your DaY 10 Do Good.

The Richmond Ice Mission Is a par
ticularly strong candidate for public
favor during the heated term through
which the suffering humanity OF Rich
mond are now passing. The ladies in
charge gratefully acknowledge liberal
donations during the past week. which
are tlding them over a season Of severe
weather. when the demands from the
sick poor for this grateful relief 10 their
heated veins is unusually large. In
many cases this cooling gift OF God.
which 10 us Is n dear and precious
luxury is in many cases known 70 those
who dispense the ice as a necessity which
becomes a matter Of lie or death.
We who are I'm health have only 20
recall 10 mind what a deprivation one
day without ice would be. 20 open our
hearts and purses 10 those who linger
with cancer or consumption on super
heated beds I'm uncomfortable quarters.
The real necessities Of the Ice Mission
have only we'll begun. Help the cause
out Of your plentiful store OF good living.
Contributions left at The Times office
will be promptly placed in the proper
hands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
4 NEW CURRENCY MOTEmrNr.
Producers Of Copper In Line With n
Demand for Recognition.

To the people OF the United States;
The producers OF copper appeal TO you
for a just recognition Of the metal which
they represent, and ask your aid I'm
having a bill passed at the coming session
Of Congress which will re-establish copper
as a currency metal, maintaining Il on
a parity with gold and silver and pro-
viding for the free coinage Of this metal
at a ratio of four hundred and fifty 10
one.
Copper is the true metal Of the people.
and has been used for money FOR over
two thousand years. When our country
was in distress and IT'S credit assailed.
when the graspng money sharks boarded
their gold and silver, copper remained
true TO its duty and continued In active
circulation and was the only aValiaple
means OF exchange which the poor labor
ing man could use for his daily purchases
Of the necessaries Of life.
The gold bugs Of the East and the silver
bugs OF the West have lowered the price
OF copper and prevented its proper use
as a national currency The time mas
arrived for the producers OF copper ana
the small army Of miners VINO are de-
pendent upon this metal for their hNlhs'
Ia raise the cry of free copper or zee
fight. and TO pledge themselves 10 WADE
In blood up 10 their donkeys ears IN
asserting THAR rights The supply OF
conner is so great that IL, better than any
other metal. can meet the demand FOR an
ircrease of the currency. IT, with a
tree conner law passed and n fair trial
~ n had. copper does not become as
valuable as gold and silver, and should
lis a5option ruin all the business inter-
ests OF the country, we will stand aside
and give others chance to experiment
with any pet financial theory they may
have.
n foreigners decline 70 accept copper
IN pavrnent OF claims against this country,
we suggest the formation Of an army 10
be recruited from the states Of Colorado,
Montana and the Dak0tas, and 10 be led
bv Governor Waite, OF Colorado. This
army 70 be used for the purpose OF
forcing foreign nations 10 accept what
ever currency the United States may see
ht 10 issue.
Resolved. That II is not TO the interest
Of the copper producers Of the Onlted
States 10 unite with the farmers VINO
seek 10 have the Government establish
store-houses for grain and 20 Issue Gov
eminent notes against deposits or gram
al the rate Of one dollar per bushel.
Resolved. That a copy II the action OF
this meeting be sent 10 all The commercial
bodies OF the United States. with a re-
quest that they urge their representatives
In Congress 10 assist in the passage OF
n bill for the free coinage Of copper
J.. V. NATIC, Secretary.
Bloomingdale. July IS, 1893.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
WHY Is This?

Richmond. Va, July -, 1898
Editor OF The Times: About a week
or so ago read an article in The Times
stating that the city railway companies
were issuing transfer tickets TO passen-
gers going I'm any direction in the city
Since then ] have gone 10 live on CHEST
nut Hin. and find the above not 10 be
the case. MY business is I'm Fulton. and
the Seyenth-street car conductors refuse
ia give me a transfer TO Main street. ana
| cannot get 10 or from my place Of busi-
ness without paying double car-fare. as
H. Nfafn-street car conductors also re-
fuse TO give me transfer Go the seventh
street cars running 20 Chestnut Hin.
transfer tickets are issued by these same
lines 10 passengers going 90 or from Man
chester via Seventh street. and It Is I'M
lust and a discrimination against passen-
gers going 10 and from Chestnut HILL |
wish YOU would bring this before the pub
lie in your columns. and II possible nave
this matter remedied.
A SUBSCRIBER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
A Serious Cutting ARRAY.

WINSTON. n. c., July Especial
News is received here Of a serious cutting
ARRAY at Sandy Ridge, Stokes county.
Luther Joyce and n man named Martin
became involved in a row, when the lat
ter used knife with fearful effect upon
the former. Joyce's injuries are said TO
be serious. and little hope is entertained
for his recovery.
Mike Davis (colored). an important
witness against Peter DeGran the ac-
cused murderer OF Ellen Smith, was jail
ed here yesterday. Davis, II was re-
ported, was arranging TO join an exodus
crowd. His evidence against DeGraff is
very damaging.
The reports show that the weather has
been very warm and dry during the past
week. and the drought may be considered
TO prevail at most places throughout the
State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
THURSDAY. JULY 20. 1893.
SIX PAGES.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Lafayette Chapter. Masons, Masonic
Temple.
virginia Lodge, X. of p, Gatewood's
Hall.
Friendship Lodge, K. of p, owens Hall.
Aurora Lodge. /. o. O. F.. Ellett's Hail.
Henderson Lodge. j. o. O. F., Toney s
Hall.
Manteo Tribe. I. o. r. NJ, Kerse's Hall.
Pawnee Tribe, /. o. r. NJ, Odd-Fellows'
Hall.
A. w. Giinn Council. Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Jr. o. u. A. NJ. Hall.
Davis Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Eighth
and Hull
Iron Moulders' Union, Eagle Hall.
Henrico Council. r. A.. Powhatan Hall.
Mccarthy Council. II. A., Lee Camp
Hail.
Marshall Court Z. i. of a, Enetts Hall.
East End Court T.. L. OF A, 415 north
Twenty-fifth street
Cynthus Grove. u. A. o. D.. Cersley's
Hall.
Liberal Grove. U. A. o. D.. Druids' Hall.
Monroe Grove. u. A. o. D., Belvidere
Hall.
Stationary Engineers. Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
Hall
Jefferson Lodge. I. o. G. r.. Powelrs
Hall.
Soldiers Home Lodge. I. o. G. T., Sol
diers' Home.
ST. Patrick's Beneficial and Social So
ciety. Twenty-sixth and Grace.
Richmond Lodge. b. p. o. T.. Concordia
Hall.
West End Beneficial and Social Society,
Laube's Hall.
Stuart Horse Guards. Snyder Building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

A labor organization IN the coal regions
Of Southeastern Kansas has gotten out
new and decidedly original system Of
banking. AT a late meeting Of the organi-
cation, whose members have been on n
strike for long time, 1t was resolved to
issue paper currency, TO be called labor
certificates" The union was TO assume
the functions Of a bank Of issue. The
certificates were TO be Endorsed by the
union, with a promise that they should
be redeemed In cash from funds to be
raised by subscription and "the unit Of
labor" The unit OF labor Is the rate OF
wages 20 be fixed by the union. and all
who take these certificates In exchange
for produce and goods will be entitled to
have the price of such produce. &c.
worked out at this unit. The certificates
Will be offered as money in three States.
and II they "go" the union will gladly
pay 10 per cent. tax on State issues Of
notes, &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

There is a decided improvement in pub
lie confidence. and consequently in bust
ness, We have stopped shipping gold, but
instead ship wheat and other farm pro-
ducts. which Will bring gold to us, and
the repeal of the Sherman law will
clinch the era of good feeling and pros
perity already begun. The Philadelphia
Times. however, thinks that the recovery
from the present abnormal condition in
money and trade must necessarily be
slow. Many large Industrial establish
ments and few banks, all with album
dant resources 10 maintain solvency in
ordinary times. have been forced to sus-
pend TO protect their assets and creditors.
These suspensions tie up many millions
for time, and thus add to the financial
stringency; but as soon as there shall be
returning tide Of confidence. these enter
prises will resume and meet the claims Of
their creditors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
Collector Elias wieIdlng His Axe We'll

ASHEVILLE, y. c.. July Especial
The collectors axe is beginning 10 fall
with. 10 the Republican soul. sickening
and alarming rapidity. Four Republican
heads rolled into the basket yesterday,
when J. II. Aiken. of Hickory. was APP
pointed 10 the cOllectorship in the Ashe-
vile ofi4re at an annual salary Of 81 900
Gimer Brenizer, OF Charlotte, 10 be
cashier OF this Office at a yearly compen-
satiOn OF 81 500; Robert Vance Williams.
of BuncOmbe county. TO clerkship in
this office at a salary OF 600 per year; S.
5. Wilson, of titchell county. 20 be
brandy gauger al salary Of Sc per day
and Joseph G.. Neal. Of Mcdowell county.
10 be distillery surveyor at a daily COM
pensatiOn OF $50 for his services
Aiken's appointment is the second for
Hickory. Brenizer is a son Of a Char
lotte banker, andi nephew Of the
lately deceased Judge Gilmer. Of Green's
boro. Williams IS remotely re-
lated 10 Senator Zeb. Vance The other
two men are prominent Democrats Of
their sections. All the apointees are
faithful and Jealous party workers
Information has reached here OF the
arrest in Anderson, S. c., OF one r. A.
Lindsey. on the charge OF robbing the
post office at that place. This boy went
from this place 10 Anderson. While here
he was arrested for breaking into the
street letter-boxes. but there was some
special influence brought 10 bear in his
behalf. and he was released.
Lightning struck a house on the corner
Of Bartlett and Blanton streets last Sat
urday, but did little damage. A Mr.. Gil
liam, who lives IN the house. was badly
frightened, but only slightly shocked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
An EnioAnhle Reecnflnn

GREENSBORO. n. c.. July 19.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. and Mrs William Enos Stone
gave reception last evening from 10
Y, In honor OF Miss Adele Williams. OF
Washington. who is the guest OF Miss
Madeline Douglass.
1t was pronounced one OF the most
enjoyable receptions given this month.
Mrs. Stone is a very charming hostess.
All the arrangements appeared so cool
that the evening was delightfully."- re-
freshng.
Among the guests were the Misses
kase, Schenck Ball. Daniel. Page. Nc
Elevee. McAdoo. Michaux. Schenck. Cum
bingham. Scales and Gator. Mrs. Robert
Douglass. Miss Williams and Miss Dou-
glas received with Mrs Stone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

Coroner Taylor was called yesterday
afternoon 10 view the body OF a colored
youth named William Harris. aged
twelve years, who was drowned while
bathing I'm the river at the foot Of Nine
teenth street about o'clock p NJ.
The boy went I'm over his depth and
could not be reached in time to save
him. His body was recovered later by
Joe Edwards. the well-known diver. The
coroner did not think an inquest neces-
sary. and turned the remains over TO
the friends Of the drowned boy. who
lived at Eighth and Leigh streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

DR.. ]. NJ. Mcbride, president OF the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege. at Blacksburg, has been offered and
has declined the position Of Assistant
Secretary Of Agriculture OF the United
States. The office was rendered him
without any solicitation on his part. but
for several reasons he was forced 10 de-
cline. The tender Of such high honor
rebounds no little 10 the scholarly attain
ments and learning Of one OF Virsinia's
distinguished sons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
81. Pntrick's Picnic.

Tie annual picnic OF ST. Patrick's
church was held yesterday at Providence
Forge At o'clock in the mcrning n
very large delegation from the Sunday
school and church left the Chesapeake
and Ohio depot for that popular resort.
and most delightful day was spent par
itch ating In the usual amlsements ac-
Tanying such occasions. The merry
g, cursionists returned to the city late in
the evening after day Of pleasure TO all
urlO attended,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
WILL Resume Publication.

The assignment OF the Bible Reader.
announced in yesterdays Times. was
precipitated by failure 10 secure accom-
mediation on a note the stringency Of
the times having made II impossible TO
collect.
The liabilities are estimated at 1893,
and the assets at sl5,55O.
1t is confidently expected that every
creditor will be paid in full and that the
paper will resume publication at an early
1afa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
Another Dnel With Fists.

On the "Pocahontas" Tuesday night
two young men became Involved In a
quarrel, and, as is usual i'm such cases.
decided that when they reached Richmond
the matter was TO be settled by duel
with fists. At midnight they took hacks
and seconds, and. under the light OF tie
sickly moon. proceeded TO pummel the
life out Of each other near the Exposition
Grounds As is also usual, the cause was
an attractive young lady. TO whom botn
men have been paying attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

Governor Waite. OF Colorado. said that
unless the country had free silver blood
would flow TO the horses brides. or
words TO that effect. And now Judge
Bedford. OF Colorado. declares that un-
less we have free silver coinage. his PEG.
pie viii hsht "as sure as God made little
apples" All of Colorado has a popula-
ton equal to about that OF one con-
gressional district. and II that little State
should be rash enough 10 get fighting in
reality. 1t will take a very short time 10
bring her 10 her senses. SO her Governor
ana people had better stop making them
selves ridiculous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
The Y. II. and l.. ComDany.

The Virginia Building and Loan Com
pany held it's annual meeting yesterday
The company's report made an excellent
showing.
The following officers were elected:
President, S. MEG. Fisher; Nice-Presi
dent, c. Wlppermann Secretary ana
Treasurer. G. T. LOehr; Attorney Is. I.
Crump; Directors. Samuel @. wallace
Frank Miller. Peter Stumpf william
Rueger Julian +. SHELTON; Trustees g.
Sitterding. A. L. Adamson, II. a. NC
ltnrdt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20
A Paving Business.

The prevailing impress among nom
residents II Virginia is that our state Is
not grass and stock-raising country.
Al Inspection OF Mr.. X. Il. Cha fins
farm. "Chatsworth." and cor sheraton
OF the result of his farming there for the
last three years, proves that this i'm
preston is false. Three years ago Mr..
Chaffin commenced operations with two
COWS; he now has head OF 200 splendid
milch cows. as well-brcd and productive
as can be found ON any farm In Ameri-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-20

Mr.. James Motherhood. the contractor
for the massive foundations Of the new
Jefferson Hotel. has commenced work
upon its heavy walls. and the work Is
progressing rapidly. The excavation in
the meantime continues. and much earth
has yet to be removed before the great
underground plan Of the mammoth hotel
u completed.