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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
FUEL AND GAS COMPANY
TIE work. or ESTABLISHING "A
PLANT TO BEGIN At ONCE.
Hon. John r. Massey Visits the Schools
Mrs. johnson Desd-Amateur orches-
trs-Cutting Her Tceth--rersonai.
MAxomysrxB BUREAU RrcHxoSp TINES.

1l2l HULL sTREfT. BEATIlE DLoCh-
Representatives OF the Southern Fuel
and Gas Company. which recently OBJ
tained from the City Council franchise
10 establish plant In Manchester, were
In the city yesterday with view 10
selecting a site for the plant. They de-
cided upon a lot In the lower part Of the
city. near the plant Of the Standard
oil Works Some OF the apparatus Will
be brought here to-day. and the work OK
building the plant will begin at once.
Hon. John T.. Massey. superintendent OF
public instruction, accompanied by Mr..
J. A. McGilvray. secretary of the board
Of education, visited the public schools OF
this city yesterday. They were taken
around 10 the different schools by Super
lntendent Pu!liam. Mr.. Massey made an
Instructive address 10 the scholars
The Manchester Amateur Orchestra are
practicing regularly. This orchestra is
made I'D OF boys under sixteen years OF
are. who have considerable musical talent.
They contemplate appearing in public
at an early day.
John Thomas (coioredD. who was ar
rested In Richmond yesterday, charged
with larceny. lives in Manchester. He
had some harness and n bride, which are
supposed TO have been stolen from Major
Joseph Walker and Mr.. William G.
Walker. of Chesterfield.
A gentleman who came up from Nor
folk Thursday said he saw In Hampton
Roads a wild duck frozen in the ice. The
ducks feet were held fast In the ice.
Mrs Bourduenot. who died In Rich
mcnd this week. was for many years a
resident Of this city. Her husband, Mr..
Fred. Bourquentt, owned the old Plank
church. on Perry street, and Mr.. and Mrs
Bourquenot lived in the house next TO
the church.
Justice Aleck p. Montgomery, OF JEFF
ferson ward, who was elected by the
Richmond City Council senior justice
Thursday night, was for many years
popular resident of Manchester
Joseph c. Boxley was fined s. in the
police court yesterday for hauling on
the street without license.
Mr.. Thomas Turpin, who had his leg
broken Thursday afternoon, was doing
as well as could be expected yesterday.
The Literary and Social Circle held an
interesting meeting last evening at the
residence of DR.. q. W. Friend, ON Porter
street.
Mr.. Earnest Wells read an essay,
Miss Prettyman recited, and several
others took part at the meeting. There
were quite a number Of the members
in attendance, and the proceedings were
highly entertaining to all present.
Several men were shooting wild DUCKS
I'm the falls of the river above the Peters,
burg bridge yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Death Of Mr.. Richard ". Colbert.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. a.
special.-Mr. Richard w. Colbert, trsas-
urer Of this county. died at his home near
Massaponax Church this morning Of pnem-
mo MIA. Mr.. Colbert was about sixty years
Old, and had held many positions u trust
In Spotsylyania county. He was twice
elected treasurer. His death will leave a
void hard to NIL. as he was one Of the
most respected and influential citizens of
the county. Mr.. Colbert was a broth n Of
Mrs. r. {. Gee. and father OF Mr.. James
b. Colbert, Of this city.
MT. w. r.. Garrett. OF Leesburg, repre-
sentiDg the grand chancellor Knights Of
Pythias. addressed Fredericksburg Lodge
NO. 2. Knights OF Pythias. last night In
the interest OF the Hines Memorial mon
ument, 70 be srects6 an Richmond, IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
DELAY IN ARMOR Plates.
a Carnegie Representative Tells the House
Committee why"


WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Mr. Hun.
sicker, a representative and manager OF
the Carnegie Company. and Lieutenant
Stone. of the navy inspector for the
peared before the House Committee on
Naval Affairs to-day relative 70 the de-
lay of the Carnegie Company in the
fulfilling Of their contracts for armor
plate.
Mr.. HunsiciIer said that the company
had been unable to I've up to the con-
tracts. When they. constructed their
plant they had BEEN misinformed as TO
the necessary machinery and tools and
were forced to make a number of
changes. This work was still incomplete
They expected to finish 1t by the LIST OF
August. 1894, after which they would
have the finest armor plate plant I'm the
world, and would double their present
output.
Mr. Herbert, OF Alabama, stated that
about eight months ago the former chair
man of the company had informed the
Secretary Of the Navy that the company
would deliver 300 tons of plate in
month"; and asked how IL was that this
had not been done. Mr.. Hunsicker re-
piled that the estimate had been made
by the former chairman of the company
without sufficient knowledge of the work,
and called attention to the set back
given the company by the labor trouble
at Homestead. During the last year the
company delivered 800 tons or armor.
They were now perfecting their plant,
and would hereafter deliver about $50
tons month. Their original contract
called for 5000 tons of armor plate, and
would be fulfilled by August 1894, after
which their output would be 500 tons
month. His company had made only
few harveyized plates, and he could give
no estimate Of the output on the plates
finished by this process. Lieutenant Stone
stated in conclusion that after this year
with the improved resources Of the Beth
lehem and Carnegie works armor plates
you'd be furnished faster than they could
be used and all delays made up for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Catholic Kofes.

Father o'Reiliy will preach at the Sa-
cred Heart church tomorrow morning.
The convention Of the delegates from
all the Catholic societies to arrange for
the celebration OF 81. Patrick's Day will
De held at Cathedral Hall tomorrow at
$50 O'Clock l.. NJ.
Captain and Mrs. Andrew Pizzini this
week celebrated their wedding anniver-
sary by delightful entertainment ten
dered the orphans of St. Joseph's Asy
ium a beautiful musical programme was
rendered. and there was an abundance
OF excellent refreshments.
rev Rather frioh. who has been suf-
fering with q severe cold. Is able 10 ra-
sumo all OF his pastoral duties. He
preached at the Cathedral last Sunday.
rather Mckeefery will oficiate there to-
morrow. w
the prospects are that the entertain
ment 70 be given next month for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
D1F FOR SECOND CHOICES.
They Win in Each Race at Gloucester

f'~.,>~iu G.vif' shot
GLOUCESTER, N. J.. Jan. 27.-Siy
second choic. won to-day. In the last
race Captain Swift fell when near home
and br oke his shoulder. and was shot on
the track. The jockey was not hurt. The
summaries are:
First race. seven furlongs--Wallace c.
first, St. Pell second, Gonzales third.
Time, / 33.
Second race. four and half furlongs-
Glenmar first. Harry Hinkson second,
Sue Ryder (geldine) third. Time, IS.
Third race, six and a half furlongs-
Miledan first. Philander second, Nc
Gregor third. Time. l:26.
Fourth race. five furlongs-Apollo first,
Fitzroy second, Pokino third. Time. l:Ol.
Fifth race. five furlongs-Leo Brigel
first, St. Patrick second. Some More third.
Time. 1;02 "a.
Sixth race. six and half furlongs-
Morgan G.. first. Keystone second, Seiah
third. Time. % 3-i.
GUTENBERG, y. j.. Jan. H.-The
track was in splendid condition to-day
1t was thoroughly dried out and offered
a firm footing for the racers. The sum-
maries:
First race. six furlongs-Oxford first.
Vera second, Lasotta third Time. rs IA.
Second race. five and half furiongs-
Marguerite first. Fidget second, Heads
or Tails third. Time. 1:l0.
Third race, six and a half furiongs-
Renie first, Genlochy second, Malachi
third. Time LA IL.
Fourth race, five furiongs-Zenobia first.
Blackburn second, stonington third.
Time, Loo IA.
Fifth race. one mile-Joe Courtney iirst'
Geenyich second. st. Dennis third Time.
1:44 IL.
Sixth race, six and a half furlongs-
Levener nrst E<enwOOd secoliu, acme
Run third. Time. l,23 II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
THE BANK SCANDAL.
An Attack on the Government In the Cham
Der of Deputies.

ROME. Jan. 27.-Signor Monselli, director
Of the Burelu of Industry and Commerce.
has been arrested for completely la the bank
frauds. Summons have been issned by the
examining magistrate for thirty men impli-
Gated in the scandal
In the Chamber Of Deputies to-day Slgnor
Colaianni made violent attack on the Gov
ernment. He reminded the deputies that he
had directed attention &c the scandalous
practices Of the banks. This was in 1889,
when Signor GioIitti was Minister Of Finance.
Subsequent revolutions had justified all his
charges. Coaianni then adduced evidence
that the banks had been used for political
Purposes. He knew, he said, that the Gov
eminent had drawn on the National Bank
for funds with which to pay election ex-
penses. and now that the scandal was cr0p-
ping out had tried TO direct the resentment
If the public against the Banca Romano in
order to shield the National Bank.
Colonel Adjannrs speech was delivered
amid oppressive silence. As he took his seat,
the deputies began aPplauding and cheer
ing. The confusion was so great that Pre-
mier Gioitti WAS obliged 10 wait ten minutes
before he could make himself heard. He con-
fiji ed himself to denying Colonel Adianni's
charges and merely deprecated the effcrt to
institute 1t parliamentary Inquiry into the
bank scandals. A friend OF the Govern
mcnt moved mn adjournment. and the mo-
tion was carried by "A narrow majority. A
prolongation Of the sitting would have re-
suited probably. in ministerial defeat
Tomorrow Il Is expected the deputies will
take Yalmer view Of the situation and will
give the, Government "A small majority.
A fashionable niilliner named Lupi has been
arrested for completely in the bank frauds
She has been the mistress of Signor Cuci-
nello, manager Of the Bank CT Naples. who.
seventy.four years old and Of pro-
verbal austerity, has led secretly most
depraved life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Sale of Boxes for "Our Bows

The auction sale Of the boxes for the
comedy "Our Boys" took place at the
Mozart Academy yesterday morning at
II 80 o'clock. The following bidders were
present:
Major Dooley. Mr.. John X. Branch,
Mr.. Thomas Atkinson. Mr.. Thomas Boil
ing, Mr.. V, Newton. Mr.. Thomas n. Car
ter and others.
Mr.. John K. Branch purchased the
privilege Of first choice for SIS. Major
Dooley paid SIS for the second choice
There are still four upper boxes 70 be
disposed of at $40 each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
To ORGANIZE n Church.

GOLDSBORO. n. c.. Jan. 27.-Special.-
The Second Baptist church Of this city
will be organized next Sunday night.
Rev. g. l.. Finch will probably be called
as pastor.
Hon. c. B. Aycock. of this city, who
made such brilliant canvass as fector at
large in the last political campaign, is d
candidate for the position of district at
torney in Eastern North Carolina. All
concede his right to the position, and he
has no opposition, which is a well-de-
served compliment to his ability and in
tegrity.
Since the weather has moderated so
much the farmers seem busy making
plans for the present years work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Fighting Negroes.

Three negro boys, Thomas. Gilbert and
julius Perkins. got into a difficulty with a
negro named Joseph Lester last night about
s o'clock near the corner OF Second and Canal
streets. In the fracas IL seems. julius Per-
kins was struck on the head with a pick
axe by Lester, making severe scalp wound
The injured man was carried To the aims
house. where the necessary surgical aid was
rendered. while the other three men were
arrested and taken to the Third police-sta-
ton. Thomas and Gilbert Perkins were
bailed. but Joseph Lester was held On n
charge OF assault and battery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
STOLE HIS BROTHER's WIFE.
Mira. Layne Says She Loved Her Bnoth er
in-Law Better Than Her Husband.

CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Jan. H.-A
warrant signed by l.. r. Deisher. Justice
of the peace. of Fincastle. Botetourt
county. was yesterday morning presented
by Paul p. Layne to Constable w H.
Stroughe, Of this place, for the arrest Of
Henry l.. Layne a brother. who is charged
with stealing his wife and three-year-
old child. The clipping party came here
some days ago and were living as man
and wife at well-known restaurant.
and were found by the officer preparing
to make another move, they having heard
of the warrant. The officer at Fincastle
will come at once and carry them back
for a hearing. The woman i'm the case
is about twenty years old and prepos-
sessing in appearance. The child might
also be called pretty and interesting.
Mrs. Layne says Paul is no good and that
she loves Henry better; hence she de-
clares she will not live with him any
more. love or no love. Henry made a
grand kick upon commitment to the lock-
up but he was nevertheless tucked away
In Mr.. Bowles' jug for safe keeping, until
the Botetourt officer can arrive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
A Surprise Party.

A delightful surprise party was given last
evening Mt the residence of Mr.. S. IL. Kauf-
man, No. 401 east Clay street. IN honor Of
Miss Viola Kaufman. of New York, beau
tifui and accomplished young lady
Miss Kaufman was the recipient of a
pretty souvenir spoon, the gift of her friends.
All the young ladies were handsomely at
tired in evening dress. The music continued
Until an early hour this morning. and the
guests left after having spent a delightful
evening,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
DOC WILL TROT NO MORE.
The Famous Irish Setter Killed in Rail-
road Accident.

Those who visited the Exposition in this
city last fall will remember the trotting
dog, Doc. About him the New York
Herald has published the following ar
ticle:
The famous trotting dog Doc lost his
life In the wreck OF freight and express
trains on the Pennsylvania railroad Tues
day morning at Deans station, N. j. He
had been shown at many State and county
fairs and was valued at $500.
Doc was an Irish setter and came from
Brighton, Ont. While Ketchum, his own
er's son, was in the habit Of hitching the
dog to a miniature sulky or sled and
driving him at a rapid gait.
One day the boy told his father Doc
could trot Just like horse. Mr.. Ketchum
decided to develop Docs gait, and soon
afterard began exhibiting him. Doc
seemed to like the sport as well as his
master, and the improvement in his
'horse gait" was constant and rapid.
Doc was exhibited at Fleetwood last
spring, w1ere he was seen and applauded
by very many New Workers. He was
matched 20 trot against n pony last June,
but officers of the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Animals interfered.
Exhibition trots were substituted for the
match. Docs best time was made with
a pneumatic-tire1 sulky.
Three carloads lof express packages
and several tons of mail matter were
icst in the smashup. Five cars loaded
with general freight. mail and express
matter was overturned and stoves set
fire TO the combustible materials. which
burned so rapidly that nothing was saved.
Doc Is we'll remembered by all the at
taches at the late Exposition. Some of
them were seen and talked to yesterday
morning.
A feeling of general regret Is expressed
as he was universal pet. Doc was un-
usually docile and gentle. and as playful
as a young kitten. AS soon as he was
freed from harness he would comp and
frisk and make friends with all OF the
bystanders
Besides trotting he could perform nu-
merous other tricks. and was very good
at running after balls or other articles
thrown out for him. He would also jump
fences, and was very fond Of bathing. He
was withl perfectly obedient and undsr
control. The moment he was called he
would drop all play and be hitched up or
go into his quarters. Is was required OF
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Lively Session OF Parliament.

OTTAWA, ONT, Jan. 27.-The Govern
ment supporters in Parliament have taken
the lead in attacking the tariff Pope and
Cleveland gave notice last night that they
VIII have a motion Monday In favor OF
placing corn and coal oil on the free list
Mullock UiberaD also moved that the
duty on binders Irvine be abolished.
The session promises TO be a very lively
one. with indications for radical cabinet
changes Sir John Thompson, premier.
Will indicate the Governments fiscal pol
Icy at the caucus to be held next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Fire Commissioners Meet.

The Beard of Fire Commissioners held
a meeting last evening at the headduar-
tiers of the Fire Department. President
John Il. Frischkorn and Commissioners
Burke. Levy. Sheppard, Charles =. and
G.. Watt Taylor were present.
A good deal of routine business was
transacted, and 1t was decided to adver-
tise for bids for duplicate hose wagon.
II. l.. Layne was appointed substitute
hoseman of Engine Company No. and
". b. Shaw substitute hosaman of En-
CINE Company No. 2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Alas I He Cannot Find n Wife.

oh. the pretty girl is a winsome pearl,
And her face is fair to see.
But the homely girl Is Tcarer far
What nice girl ought TO be.
For pretty girl is proud and vain,
And she frets the heart OF man,
And she does Just what she wants to do,
Because she knows she can;
All. yes,
Because she knows she can.
Oh. i would wed could find a girl
Who quite combines the grace
or homely maiden's honest heart
With pretty woman's face.
To win this prize l would search for ave.
But. alas. fear i shan't:
Though l explored the whole world DER.
know full well can't;
Alas.
And alack. know can't.
st Louis Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
The Republicans Surrender.

TOPEKA. Jan. 27.-The Republicans have
finally given up the fight for Senator. They
admit that Martin will probably gain the
seat. He may be refused seat but he
will be Immediately appointed by Governor
Lewclling. and should the Senate decide
that Governor Humphreys appointment Of
Perkins continues until election by the Leg
islature. Mr.. Lewclllng will at once call the
Legislature together Ia special session and
Martin will be- reelected
The Senate and PopuIists House to-day,
In Joint sessions. assisted by one Democrat,
reelected Populist State Printer Snow.
Without the one Democrat the Republicans
will be unable 10 elect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Turning Trials of the Bapcroft.

NEWPORT, r. l.. Jan. 27.-The prac-
ttce ship Bancroft had her turning trials
this morning in thS outer harbor. and
after passing through the inner harbor.
she turned her prov seward for her
builders yard at Elizabethport. n. J..
On account Of the ice it is probable that
she will go outside of Long Island. She
is expected to arrive at the New York
navy-yard in fortnight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
StorehOusc Burned.

BALLsvILLE. VA. Jan. T.-Special.-
The storehouse OF John II. Goodman was
burned to the ground last night at s15
o'clock. Through the great efforts Of the
neighbors B. e. wilson's store. directly
opposite was saved. The origin Of the
fire is unknown. Loss about 5000; fully
insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28

Mr.. Holt w. Page, one OF the most
prominent Democrats of Norfolk, is quite
sick at the Exchange Hotel. He came
up on Wednesday to attend the banquet
and was taken i'll that evening He has
a mild attack of pneumonia, but was
somewhat improved yesterday Mrs.
Page, who was telegraphed for, got here
yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Medical Society.

REIDSvILLE. n. c.. Jan. 27-Special. -
Last night the doctors % the town met and
organized medical society for the mutual
benefit of the practitioners of the county
as we'll rs the town. The officers elected
were: J. w. Court. president; }. G. Walton.
vics-president; g. W. Lewis, secretary, and
i w Smith treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
Suit for Damages.

In the Henrico circuit court yesterday
the suit of John Childrey's administrator
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company was begun. Childrey was
killed on the Chesart axe and Ohio road
last September, and the suit was for
$4,000. The case was not decided VIII IN
the court adjourned over till to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28
British Bimetallic Learue

MANCHESTER, Jan. 27.-The annual
meeting of the Bimetallic League was held
to-day at Manchester. The report for the
past year showed great progress and vigor-
GUS and aggressive work was urged. in vie "
of the fact that the Brussels Monetary Con
ference would reasonable in May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28

Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock an
alarm of fire was turned in, occasioned by
blaze in the servants room at the resi-
dence of Mr.. A. T.. Donnan, on west
Franklin street. It was caused by one
of the servants leaving a lighted candle
near bed. The damage is about $50.