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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
xR PACE WfTHDRAWS.
No Longer the PopuIist Candidate for the
senate.

FMPORIA, VA, Oct. 3.-Special.-At
our monthly County Court yesterday a
large assemblage Of people from this
and adjoining counties listened 10 a joint
discussion OF the political Issues OF the
day. by Dr. NJ. q. Holt and Judge George
u. BarhamA Democratic candidates, re-
spectively for the Senate OF the Twenty
seventh senatorial district and House
OF Representatives, from Greensvile ana
Surry counties, and Major Mann Page.
PopulIst candidate for the Senate. and L.
r. Weaver, Esq, Populist candidate for
the House Of Representatives. DIR. Holt
delivered a very powerful speech In ad-
vocacy OF sound Democratic principles.
sound money. and fully showing thar
the delay OF the United States senate
in not repeating the Sherman law had
caused a stu further loss of confidence
In the money OF the country.
Major Mann Page followed in a dis
jointed. Illogical speech on the Populist
side. indulging principally In abuse OF
Mr.. Cleveland.
He also Withdrew from the canvass as
ropuiist candidate for the Senate from
the Twenty-seventh senatorial district.
This was quite a surprise TO the peo-
pie.
Judge George p. Barha'm delivered
q capital good speech for the Democratic
cause. He was followed by p. f. Weav-
or, ESQ, who made a good speech
from his side of the issues.
The utmost good will and good feeling
prevailed There was no abuse In
dulged in by any Of the speakers. save
some thrusts at President Cleveland
by Major Page. DR.. Holt and Judge Bar
ham WIFI most assuredly be elected to
the positions TO which they aspire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
WINSTON FOR REPEAL.
A stronr Rebuke For Senator ynnce-The
Ofacers of tho Body-Insurance on
the Hotel Zinzcndorf.

WINSTON. -. c., Oct. 3.-Special.-At
the annual meeting OF the WINSTON
Salem Chamber Of Commerce last night
n resolution was unanimously passed re-
auesting and urging the North Carolina
senators to vote and work for the imme-
date repeal Of the Sherman law. The
closing sentence OF the resolution reads:
ut is the sense Of the Chamber that the
delay OF the Senate TO act upon this most
important and all absorbing question Is
doing an irreparable injury to the bust
ness OF this country is rapidly dimin-
ishing the respect Of the American peo-
pie and OF the people OF the world FOR
the upper branch OF the National Con-
gross. and is subverting the principle
upon which the republic was establish
ed and by which it has hitherto been
governed, to Wit, the rule of the MAJOR
ity.'
The new officerc Of the Chamber elected
for the ensuing year are as follows: Col
onel f. II. Fries. president; George w.
Hinshaw, vice-president G. a. Foiin'
secretary. and W. A. Blair, treasurer.
The North Carolina Home Insurance
Company has paid it's insurance on the
Zlnzendorf Hotel. Six companies have
already paid and II is expected that the
rest Of them will settle by the 18th
inst. II they do not they will have to
stand law suits. IT is believed THAT
the companies are settling on the basis
OF a compromise. The matter has been
Hanging fire" for nearly year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

F'ANSTON, VA, Oct. 3.-The county
Democracy recognized yesterday at
Smithville for the campaign, by the cleo
ton of John c. Watkins as chairman and
w. G. Williams as secretary. Speeches
were made by Thomas N. Williams, can
didate for the Senate. Robert Il. Hutchi-
son and others. The county from the out
look now. VIII give its usual Democratic
majority
Major Kelley, OF Halifax county, was
recommended to the Legislature for q
place on the bench Of the Supreme Court.
The Third party and Republicans also
held n meeting. They were addressed
by Judge Kerr. of Colorado His speech
did not make much impression. The
PopulIsts nominated J. Bruce Vaughan for
the Legislature. He is about the very
weakest man they could have chosen. He
has no strength or influence: is man OF
some property but very little education.
He will be the worst beaten mar that
ever ran for office In this county. and Will
prove death blow TO the Third party.
The canvass has now opened and as
the time is short 1t VIII be pushed at
every point. and will be sharp and red
hot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

THENEw CIrY nan.
IT Furnishes Ample atorial For Discus
sion in tho Committee.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings held its regular monthly meeting
in the Office Of the city Engineer last
evening. Chairman Taylor and Messrs
Carter, Epps Mountcastle, Noble. Seay
and Turpin were present.
The committee was informed by the
clerk that the Mayor had approved the
resolution authorizing the issuing Of
500. 600, Of four per cent. city bonds on
account OF the new city hall.
The dangerous condition OF the HoTit-
zers' armory caused by the settling and
caying in Of the Eighth-street tunnel was
again brought to the attention of the
Committee. Messrs. Seay. Carter and
Noble, were appointed a committee to
look into the condition Of the armory
and 20 ascertain whether IL cJuid be
properly repaired. The committee was
also authorized 20 ascertain whore suit
able quarters for the Howitzers could be
secured. the armOry not being In lit
condition to be used for drill purposes.
The petition OF Mr. c. W. Gardner
superintendent Of the painting OF the
new city hall, was granted, by which he
is to be placed on the salary list instead
Of being paid by the day.
Chairman Taylor complained of the
slow work on the new city hall Mr.. Il. ).
Bates. the assistant-enEincer stated that
more painters could be employed, but
that the work was, under contract, left
with d. Hardy Pyle The latter had told
Mr. Bates that ne had employed seventeen
men. but could not increase his force
for the reason that he was paid IN baby
bonds on motion Of Mr.. Noble Mr. Pyle
Is TO he notified that he will have 10
complete his work according 10 The pro-
visions Of the contract.
A good deal Of discussion was caused
by a bid and estimate from the Southern
Electric Company FOR the wiring and con-
duits for the outside lamps Of the new
city hall, amounting 10 $3.50. II appear
ed that the work had already been COM
menced by the order OF the engineer
department. and without the authority
OF the committee. Mr.. Noble severely
criticised such action.
Mr.. Noble moved that this tubing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
The Christian EndeayOr Rally.

The Christian EndeaYor Rally at the
Seventh-Street Christian church last even
ing was largely attended by members Of
the local society and others.
d. NJ. Bennett made a report on the
international convention at Montreal last
July, and Miss Phillips, the State secre-
tary, talked upon the subject Of junior
societies. The chief address of the
evening was by Rev. G.. =. Rutledge, Of
Norfolk on Christian activity. His re-
marks were peculiarly appropriate and
replete with beautiful SMILES and poetical
quotations, Popular Christian Endeavor
hymns were sung. and the meeting.
which Is the first OF the years cam
paign, was one OF the most successful
ever held by the Christian Endeavorers
in this city. A number Of ministers were
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
TIM CITY COMMITTEE.
Arrangements For the Successful Work of
the Campaign.

The City Democratic Committee met
last evening at the City Circuit Court
room. Chairman Pattoson presiding. me
joint committee from Richmond city ana
Henrico county, appointed to canvass the
senatorial vote, reported that at the prt-
mary held September 18th John B. Cary
received 1872 votes. William Lovenstein
1850. and Conway r. Sands 1854. Messrs
Sands aud Lovenotein having received the
highest vote, were declared elected.
Mesrs. j. b. Frischkorn. James Phillips
and II. w. Kemp were the committee
from the county, While Messrs, Ullman,
Bowery and Landerkin represented the
city.
After the disposal OF routine work, cap
tain Cunningham Hall spoke and urged
the committee to practical work. SAID ne;
"A lively canvass is ahead OF us, ana
without work we cannot maintain our
splendid majority OF last year, much less
increase II. We should establish head
quarters at once; get TO work at once,
and make II a hot fight from the start"
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace then offered a
resolution providing for the appointment
OF an executive committee. who should ar
range for permanent headquarters, ar
range for the registration of new voters,
and the general conduct Of the campaign.
Mr. Landerkin heartily favored a perma-
nent headquarters where the supplies or
the committee could be kept and It's ar
fairs throughout the year could be SON
yeniently attended TO.
Mr.. Bowery advocated prompt and ac-
tive work. short. quick canvass, 10 be
made az hot as IT can be made.
The resolution was then adopted.
Just before adjournment the chairman
stated that hereafter the committee
would meet every Tuesday until the cam
raign vas over. The Executive Commit
tee will be appointed by Chairman Pate
son and announced next Tuesday night
The special committee appointed at a
previous meeting TO secure speakers ana
arrange for public meetings Will CO.
operate with the Executive Committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
Two CONFLICTS ESCAPE.
The Sheriff of Tazs we'll Was Taking Them
to the State Penitentiary.

ROANOKE. VA. oct. S.-Special.-Two
negro convicts escaped from the moving
n, rfolk and Western east-bound train
near Bell Springs station. In Pulaski
county, this morning. The sheriff Of TaZe-
well county and one Of his deputies
were taking them 10 Richmond TO serve
a term Of three years each for house
breaking While the eyes OF the officers
were in another direction one Of the
negroes sprang through the window,
making good his escape across the field.
During the excitement which followed the
other negro quietly slipped out OF the
rear door of the car and jumped TO the
ground on the opposite side. The tram
vas stopped and the officers started
in search of the fleeing convicts, VINO
by this time were out of sight.
The sheriff says the men were hand
cuffed together
For the last week in September the
Pocahontas Coal Company shipped So
$50 tons of coal, making a total Of POS.
ga tons for the month.
Crozier Furnace No. g., which has been
out Of blast for two months on account
Of repairs, was fired up again this morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
Hazlesrove. as the six jurors to hold

Hazlegrove. az the six jurors TO hold
eorontrs inquest. =,
ffpan examination OF the dead body, u
seerns the fieno. Lizzie Stokes went about
the killing Of the old man Just as IL IL
was n dog. instead OF human life she was
taking The first blow dealt was on tne
back of the neck, which severed the large
neck-bone, then three other iicks on the
forehead all made with sharp axe,
and either of them sufficient 10 nave
killed him.
After committing the terrible deed,
she went over to George Hardys,
negro living about half mile OIL, ana
wanted TO stay the remainder OF the
night. claiming that old man Carter had
driven her of. This was about O'Clock
yesterday morning. She was allowed 10
remain until sun-up. Then she requested
one of the negro boys to go with ner
home, as she was afraid TO return alohe.
On approaching the front door she said
Il was fastened, then went TO the window'
and called the negro boy. saying run
here, Uncle Joe Carter Is dead. Inc
boy looked through the window, ana saw
Il was true The fact was then told to
the nearest neghbors, who soon gathered,
and Il was found that knife had been
placed I'm his hand TO advance the idea
that Il was suicide, but that was soon
knocked in the head by finding blood on
an axe at the wood-pile, also on dress
worn Sunday night by the woman, LIZ
zie Stokes.
a warrant was then issued for her
arrest, and the coToner's jury, AFTER
examining witnesses. came TO this YER
Dict THAT doe Carter came to his death
by violence at the hands Of one Lizzie
Stokes"
IL seems that Carter had been paying
too much attention TO another woman,
Harriet Stokes, which caused the muir
deress 10 commit the deed through
Jealousy.
on her way to Jail she was detained
n few minutes at Prices store, this place,
for Justice Johnson to complete the COM
mtment, etc She was handed a telegram
from her son Alex. Stokes, Sparrow's
Point, inquiring II II was true that she
had killed Joe Carter, TO which she re-
piled as follows: Eyes. II Is true. / am
on my way to jail. Come TO see me-"
This is one OF the most horrible and
premeditated murders that has ever been
committed in our midst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
An Enjoyable Hay Ride.

A very enjoyable hay tide was given pv,
party OF young ladies 10 their g.n,ls-..,
friends on Monday evening last. The 81
party drove from the city 20 the bcs@I
table home OF Mr.. &. II. Johennine. NJ.
miles from the city. After spendi,r
pleasant evening in games ana a.
ing and partaking OF rerresane-,,
they returned home at midnls,,
Those present were: Misses 49,
and Lizzie Keck, Maggie gufnss
Bertha, Kate and Josie Deitrics. 80,
Bailey, Fannie Voegler. otelia r.,v.
Maude Toye. Kate Ferguson, Annie ~
Josie Johenning.
Messrs. Renerly Allen. John yoegA,
Preston Hardy, l.. l.. Russell. Jonn ue,l.
rick, Marcelias Johenning. George Nar4..
man. Eddie Beck. Wiine Umiauf Antnogv
j0hennirg l.. Pemberton. George wsxt
field. Clarence Olphln and Charles loan
son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
PErERsBUKGs, Po0R PLAYGsG
Cost Them the Game With the stauntons.
Another Game To. day.

PETERSBURG, VA, oct S-SpecllL-
The Stauntons again defeated the Peters
burgs this afternoon in a very close
game The Petersburgs had the visl.ors
BANKED up to the sixth inning with TWO
men out and two strikes on the next bat
ter, when they succeeded In making three
runs, tieiug the score, not one OF the three
runs being earned, Sanford, FOSTER ana
JUNE Quarles making ineNcusahle errors.
The Stauntons played a poor game IN the
field, and the PctersburSs should nave
won hands down" Up 10 the sixth IN
ming the visitors had only made three
scattering hits off Quares, and with pro-
per support would only have made one
run. Three Of Petersburgs runs were
earned. William Quarles made three SIN
giles and one two-bagger, and Foster ana
Caulifiower each made a home run. me
game resulted in favor Of the Stauntons
by a score Of ) 10 T.
These two clubs Will play another game
tomorrow afternoon.
Tho Entries Mt Morris Park.
The entries at Morris Park for to-day
are as follows:
First race, three-year-olds and upwards,
thlee-qU6rters Of mile-DOn Alonzo ~;
Sir Mathew, ~; Yah jim II; Victorious.
llg: Tulla Blackburn, 100; Clio (cDlD. ~. (,
Lustre l04: Nellie Peyton (geldins). lOf.
Second race, seven-eighths OF a mile,
handicap sweepstakes. for threeyear-
olds-GlenmOyne. IL; Helen Nichols, ll5;
Wampezo, O4; Sarah Ramey, lQi; Bon
aVcnture, %.
Third race, 1--WE and half turlongs, tor
two-year- olds-Aurelian. lis; Queenlike ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
Personal and General.

An important meeting Of the Powhatan
Club was to have been held last night, hut
the Executive Comr-:ittec not being ready
TO rept IT. the meeting was adjourned sub
jet to the call Of the President Of the
club.
Mr. Henry Catlett, a popular member
Of the bar Of this city, has returned fro,r
a trip to Chicago.
Mr. James Burke and r W. Houlihen.
Of this city. left for the Worlds Fair LAT
Monday night.
In the report Of the entertainment at
Pickett Camp Monday night, the names
Of Misses Fannie and Blanche Montgom-
cry were accidentally omitted from the
list Of those taking part.
The carpenters work for the Jefferson
Hotel has been awarded to Mr.. Langley,
for about 81. 900. This is understood,
though, to include only what is known
as primary and not joiners work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
What Col. O'Ferrnll WIN Do.

Colonel O'Ferrall. who wac here Sunday
on his way to keep an appointment to
speak the day following, had a chat with
several OF his friends about rendering his
resignation as a member + the House OF
Representatives. Until this informal talk
Colonel O'Ferrall was inclined TO resign
on the 18th inst He consulted with Gov
ernOr Mckinney In regard TO the matter
During the talk with the Executive the
fact was mentioned that there were sev
eral we'll known precedents for Colonel
O'Ferrall's not surrenderIng his place as
the representative of the Seventh dis
trict Until after the election on November
7th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

Officer J. VI. Rerse arrested Monday
afternoon a white man, who was identified
as Horace Norvell, charged with being
a suspicious character. on the prisoners
person was found a lady's double-case
gold watch with the name Harry G.
Douthat" engraved in II. The owner Of
the timepiece can secure the watch by
calling at the First Police Station and
identifying It.
John Bracelet (colored was yesterday
arrested by Sergeant Hall. charged with
having stolen some clothing from
a trunk belonging 10 Mrs. Courtney. He
will have a hearing before the Police JUS
tlce to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
MEDICINE MEN MEET.
Annual Session of the Medical Society of
VirginIa-Other News.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Oct. 3.-Spe-
cial.-The twenty-fourth annual session
Of the Medical Society of Virginia con-
vened I'm the Levy opera house this even
ing at 8 o'clock. The meeting was opened
with prayer by the Rev. DR.. g. l.. Petrie,
Of this city. The address OF welcome was
delivered by DIR. Hugh Nelson. The ad-
dress to the public and the profession was
delivered by Or. j. T. Graham, of Wythe-
Vile; subject: The Physician, The Pub
lic-Source of Their Reciprocal Relations"
Tomorrow morning the Society will
convene at 10 o'clock, and business OF a
general character will be transacted until
II o'clock. when the President, DR.. II. NJ.
Nash, Of Norfolk, will deliver his an
nual address.
Visitors and delegates have been ar
irving all day, and several hundred doc
tors are supposed 10 be present tonight.
A young man named Lanahan White,
while gathering apples near Batesvllle.
fell from an apple tree and his head struck
a large boulder, killing him instantly.
Mrs. Lucy j. Bibb. an old and respect
ed citizen of this city, died at her resi-
dence on Water street this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
To Celebrate the Event.

AUGUSTA. GA, Oct. 3.-Invitations
were extended to-day by the Port Royal
Shipping Company to President Cleve-
land. Vice-PresIdent Stevenson, members
OF the cabinet, governors senator's OF
Georgia and South Carolina, and 10 ex-
changes. newspapers. mayors and promi-
nent business men throughout the sontb-
west, 60 attend a celebration ar Port
Royal. South Carolina. October 9th I'm
honor OF the inauguration OF 6irAc, trade
with Europe from that port. Governor
Tiliman. of South Carolina. will preside
Another European steamer Is expected 10
arrive at Port Royal tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
An Attractive DiSplay.

Thu anniversary OF the opening OF
Messrs. Woodward Il Lothrcp's rem
pie dry goods store, was an event out OF
the common yesterday. and hundreds
visited that establishment and viewed and
enjoyed the many pretty goods there.
Inc store was especially decorated for
the occasion with palms and flowers.
ana an attractive display Of dress-goods
ana underwear filled the feminine soul
win delight. The display reflected great
ereGit on the establishment. Mr.. ]. NJ.
Lothiop' OF Washington, one OF the pro-
piietors OF the store, spent the day in
Richmond Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

10; Flcrlnda- 10: PatIician, l0s, Armitage
l07. Grampian. lO5 Factotum, l0o' As
slgnee, l03. Elizabeth. ~: Mamma, lW'
OpCrto, SO; Lord Nelson. %: Little MAT,
9g: Florence. IS, Pirate chef. %, Roland
Reed. 80. Baroness. ~; Ouida, ~.
Fourth race, Fordham handicap, one ana
fve-sixteenth miles, for Ill ages-tu-
doIph. l2i: Sir Walter. i9S; Picknicker, 80;
Fiidcer. %; Terriher. ~; Fidclio, ~; Mari
gold, s.; Centella, s..
Fifth race. one mile. All ages-keckon,
l0a; Victorious. 100; Little BHiy, lW; IoTn
Tough, ~; Boiero. l0I; Wampezo, %.
Sixth race. three-Quarters or a mile,
three-ycar-olds and up-LOrim0r, lUi; Mo
night. l02; Mint Young. l12; Roy Locniei,
lO2; Volunteer IT,, 80; Speculation 80; Key
nard, 81; Billy 5. %; Hiram. %.
JAY Eye Sc, Defeats 0mrr pasha.
sTAUNTON. VA, oct 3.-speclal.-Th
Baldwin District fair opened here to-
day with q very fair agricultural exhibit
and q much larger string Of runners
and trottors than has ever attended. The
attendance was small. as IS usual on
opening day. The only race was trot-
ting event for a special purse made By
the owners between Jay Eye See, owned
by Thomas Hogshcad. Of stanton, ana
Omer Pasha. owned by F. \. danger
field. or Culpeper. jay Eye Sec won IN
two straight heats. Time, 2;S. The falr
will continue until Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
TO BE6T the LOTTERY.
A Bold Scheme Of Clerks and Telegraph
Operators.


LOUISVILLE. oct. "A bold scheme to
beat the Frankfort lottery was frustrated
by detectives last night, when they caught
four men in the office OF the lottery at
30 and Green streets. Three Of the men
were arrested, but the fourth, William
Linn n clerk in the lottery office, made
his escape, although he was fired on three
times. The men are: +. ID. Jeffries alias
Frank Enright, telegraph OPERATOR George
W. Kelley. photographer. and Henry
Gaulbert (colored). a lineman for the POS
tai Telegraph Company.
The scheme was to put wire In room
next to the office and by signals furnish
the operator with the numbers as they
were taken from the wheel. These num-
bers were to be telegraphed to New York
and played there before the eastern lottery
Office received the lucky numbers from the
Louisville Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

Earned Runs -0Rourke, .; West. Jones.
Conoyer, 2; Jones, Kelb, 9; Home Runs-keID;
Two-base hIt,-West. Grim. COnoyer; Lof, on
INSTALLATIONS. 4; Vlrginias, s.; Passes on
called balls, Chsrlestons, 4; Nirginias Z;
truck ont, Charlestons, 5; lirginias, !; Hit
by pitched lball. O'hourke Umpire, Mr. al.
Morgan.
The Charlestons and Virginias play
again this afternoon the game to be
called at Ais o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04

Chairman Etiyson .aiis on HIM ""1
ranges For Nine Speeches

Ex-Governor Fitzhugh Lee arri'eu ia
the city yesterday evening about ocioch
and is registered at the Exchange ho'ei
He was accompanied by his little uaush-
ter. whom he brought to Richmond 10
place her at private school.
State Chairman Ellyson called on GEN
eral Lee at the Exchange and arranged
with him to make nine speeches during
the campaign, as follows: Fincastle, DC
tober 9Th; Roanoke City Cat night, oc-
tober 10th; Manchester tat night, DC
tober 18th; New Kent Courthouse, oc-
tober 12tn; Petersburg lat night. October
18th; Danville (at night, october 18th;
Chatham. October 10th; Hanover Court
house, October 18th; Halifax Courthouse,
October I'D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
HeiDinp the Needy.

In response to the appeal published In
The Times yesterday the following con-
tributlons were received for the Allen
family, who are badly in need OF finan-
cial assistance: Allison q Addison. s.;
Almonce. t.25 cash 5Oc. Total, s6.75. This
money is nov al The Times Office and will
be delivered to the family as soon az
called for. The amount above will, OF
course, be a great help 10 these people.
but their condition is such that contribu-
lions should be sent in to-day