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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

We may still stand on the tower Of the
Capitol and survey that glorious piano.
rama bounded by Tuscan. Sabine and
Alban hills. dream what that scene was
some seventeen or eighteen hundred years
AGO The Forum below was one radiant
avenue of temples triumphal arches, trl-
umphal columns. colossal statues, monu-
mauts and votive shrines-tne senate
house. the r0stra, the sacred way on one
side: the circular temple Of Nesta, the
ternuie of Castor and the bdsiliCa Of
Julius on the other; above. on the right
the temple Of Jove, on the left that or
Iino. and the towering palaces OF the
palatine and the Circus MaNmus beyond
the valley. Far as the eye can reach
would be vast theatres. enormous baths
colossal seuulchres obelisks, columns
fountains. equestrian statues I'm marble
ar in bronze The walls Cf these sumptu-
ous odifces are all Of dazzling brilliance
I'm Oriental marbles, bright with mosaic
and with frescOes. and their roofs are
covered with plates Of Hammered god
Tn the far distance. across the terraces
and Gardens shady with the dark foliage
Of CYPRESS and stone pine. might be seen
the auueducts which bring from the
mountains whole rivers INTO inc CITY 10
nm its thousand baths and IFS hhnoi.u
fountains And between the aqueHuc''
and the porticOes. far as the eye ca"
roach 10 the hills beyond. villas CLEAN
I'm the sun with their terraces. gardens
statues and shrlnes, each little city IN
itself. This earth has never seen before
or since so prodigious an accumulation
If AN that is beautiful and rare. inc
quarries of the world had been 'no'led
10 find precfous marbles. Forests OF eA-
crisite columns met the gaze. porDhyry,
purple and green. polished granite streak
ed marble in the hues Of tropical bird.
yellow. orange. rosy and carnation, ten
tbousand statues. groups and colossi OF
dazzling Parian or Of golden bronze the
work Of Greek genius, OF myrlads Oh
eio,.os ~ unlimited wealth and absolute
cor,r7and Power so colossal centraliza-
tion so ruthless, luxury so frantic the
world has never seen. and we trust can
meyer see agaln.-Frederic Harrison IN
Nineteenth Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
AN ANTIQUITY SOCIETY.
NORTH C1ROLTNTiNs 10 PRESERVE
STATE HISTORICAL RELICS.
Raleigh's Church Bells TO DO Tolled In
Honor of Mr. Davis-The State
Dental Society.

RALEIGH. N. c.. May 2i.-Special.-
A large number Of ladies' and gentlemen
met this morning in the supreme court
building and organized society, to be
known as the North Carolina Antiquity
Society. The purpose OF the society is to
collect relics connected with the history
OF the State and its people. and to pre-
serve them I'm a suitable repository. 10 be
set apart for them. The following officers
OF the society were elected: President,
Mrs. John b. Burwell. VicePresidant,
Mrs. a. y. Andrews; Secretary. Mrs. b.
II. Lacy; Treasurer. Mrs. h. T. Gray.
News is received here that Hon. George
W. Sanderlin, ex-auditor Of North Caro-
lima. has received the appointment OF
deputy auditor Of the United States
Treasury. He was an applicant for the
position Of auditor, but that appointment
could only be given to a lawyer.
Governor Carr has appointed James d.
Williams, commissioner Of wrecks for
the Fourth district Of North Carolina.
Governor Carr has written TO the va
rious pastors Of this city requesting that
the bells OF their churches be tolled on
the 30th instant, during the time that
the remains of jefferson Davis are here.
The State Dental Society devoted most
OF to-day's session 10 clinics. Tonight a
brilliant reception was rendered them ~
The Capitol Club. of this city, at which
there was a large attendance, including
many ladies. Elegant refreshments We're
served, and the evening closed with dane
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
WHY

Why do you forget so ofteny q.
Why do you speak words that Won q,
often regret7
Why do you take up with new acous,,,
ances, forgetting old friends7
why do you not use clear tud1ro.,,
Instead OF too often acting upon impulse,
Why DO you persistently neglect Won,
health when IL IS your duty TO az
special care OF 80
Why are you so careless when a sps
den chill. headache, tired feeling ana
general disgust with life come over you5
Why do you not stop 20 think that
little timely caution OF the right kind
viii overcome all these troubles and on,
you in possession OF good health snd
feelings once more1
Why do you not remember that the
best physicians, scientists and the lead.
ing people Of the land all recommend
pure whisky as the proper thing 10 take
at such times?
Why do you not recall the fact that
there is only one pure medicinal whisky
known TO the world, that Il Is exceeds %.
~ popular. that a has been IN use FOR
twenty years. and that IL IS Duny's Pure
Malt7
Why do you not denounce any druggist.
grocer or dealer who tries 20 offer you
some other or Inferior whisky. saying
1t is just as good7
Why DO you not always insist upon
having just what you require, Just what
you desire. and Just what YOU know m
be the purest, the best and most Efficient
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
D. i. ALExAYDER KI1LED.
George w. Taylor Found Guilty ofKeeping
Policy Shop.

Policy shop.
NORFOLK. VA. May 2f-Sptcial.-
Mr. u. /. Alexander yard conductor Of
the Norfolk end Western railroad at
Lamtelrs Point. was caught between
two freight cars az that place to-day
and 50 badly mashed that he died in
few hours. Mr.. Alexander was native
Of Pennsylvania. lie resided I'm Lynch
burg two years ago. where he married
the daughter OF Mr.. W. G. Mays, of that
city. Mr. Alexander was thrty-twO
years Of age, and leaves a wife and two
children. the y, msest an infant eight
days Old Ii is quite remarkable that
within six months three persons who
reside upon Reservoir avenue upon the
block where Mr. Alexander lived have
been killed by the Norfolk and Western
trains.
In the CorpC ration court to-day the
most important Of all the policy cases
was tried George w. Taylor was ar
Iaigned and defended by Messrs. A. +.
Thorn and George Mcintosh. Captain
George Alushbach. of Alexandria; W. 4.
Fentress, of this city, and Common
wealth's Attorney Wilcox represented
the state. The case was a spirited affair
from start TO finish, and at o'clock to-
night the jury brought in a verdict Of
eunty and fixed the punishment at $500
and forty days in jail. The jury stood
originally ten for the fun penalty Of
81 600 fine and twelve months in iafl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

CITY POINT, VA. May Especial
perfect day completed the happiness
Of the numerous pleasure parties who
sought the tarks az waters Of the noble
James for pastime Whit Monday. A col
ored excursion from Petersburg. COM
posed Of the Petersburg Guard, their sis
ters, their cousins. their aunts, arrived on
the early train. and excited the admira-
ton Of the village youngsters as they
marched through our principal streets A
picnic, with music and dancing, attracted
many of the young people at Jordan's
Point lighthouse. Private fishing parties.
with hook and line and gill-net were
numerous, and the returns" satisfac-
toy.
The public school at this place closed
last Monday after a session Of seven
months.
Just now politics are at fever heat. and
both PARTIES will hold mass-meetings here
Wednesday night prior 10 the election
Thursday. After that our country poli-
ticians Will settle down and turn their
attention TO their somewhat neglected
corn crops.
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,rur r,urs- RIcHMOND. VA. THURSDAY MAY 25 1893

had come to the conclusion that MT Cen
hard and his friends We're simpietohs'
flush with cash and easily TO be cheated.
AS the ferry-boat neared the Ne" lOrK
shore the gamblers grew impausnt' one
OF them walked up 20 Mr.. Bldule anu
.began to abuse him. telling him that ne
had no sporting blood In his veins anu
wasn't worth continental
Mr. Bidde kept his temper. ne ~ an
athlete. and knows something OF the hoD'e
art OF self-defense. lie paid no attention
10 the threats Of the gambler. VINO soad-
cd into madness by the cool deme3hor OF
his w0uld-be victim, aimed do" III
him.
II was then that the pugilistic science
Of Mr.. Biddle stood him I'm good stead.
He warded off his assailant's arm, and
hit him a blow between the eyes that
felled him to the deck. The man drew
n black jack" from his pocket and made
for Mr. Biddle
Mr.. Biddle was cool. He seized the
blackjack" and struck the man with 1t.
The rufiian fell 20 the deck.
Two Of the men tackled Mr.. Biddle and
tried 10 throw him overheard. Then Mr..
Follansbee rushed 10 the rescue. Mr..
Gebhard saying he would see fair play.
Mr.. Biddle with skill welded the black
jack" and his assailants succumbcd
The deck hands Of the ferry-boat called
on the police. and there was a general
court held on the boat. The gamblers
posed rs harmless and useful citizens who
had been imposed upon and victimized by
brutal athletes. They pleaded their case
so cunnlngly that Mr.. Biddle was ar
rested and taken TO the east Thirty-ffth-
street police station. whittier his friends
followed.
a discriminating sergeant however un-
derstood the matter. and would have held
the gamblers II he could have persuaded
Mr.. Biddle TO make a charge against
them.
As the rufians had been worsted I'm the
battle. Mr.. Biddle declined 20 prosecute.
and all hands to the ARRAY left the police
station. The "thimble rigger" VIII have
TO lay M for repairs for awhile, but
neither Mr.. Biddle nor Mr.. Follansbee
has the slightest mark
Mr.. Biddle says he IS none the worse
for his bout. and so does Mr., Follansbee.
Mr.. Gerhard only smiles He saws honor
prevented him from sailing I'm. The code
Of hts club debarred him from the pleas
ure Of set-tO. Two couples were fight
Ing. and he couldn't interfere. If n third
combatant had appeared on the scene
why, then!-New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

Ada Rehan IS deliciously artistic as
the baroness Won BOuraulom IL Is one
81 her most irresistible representations,
and the house largely made mp or Visl-
tors from New York and admirers or
the splendid DAILY company from every
where applauded the beautiful come
dienne To the echo. or the nearest tnlnS
10 an echo available In Hooleys unfe-
spousive walls
Miss Rehan's toilets IN this witch or
the nave are even more exquisite IMAM
those worn in the two previous produc-
tions Of Franz Won SchOnthau's comedy
"q'he Last Word" I'm the FIRST act and
the second she inclines 10 the same chic
autumnal combinations OF scarlet and
cream rcliefs the charming japanese tea
gown and demure surtout. But In the
third she Is arrayed In dream OF some
wonderful pink borrowed from cool
spring sunsets or hybrid roses and icicle-
biue with embroidered white In irregu-
lar ponels. The pink lines a sariny
cloak and only shows in flashes, the
white and blue aid each other in the COM
position Of a severe and handsome cos
Il me very becoming 10 Miss Rehar ana
soothing 10 the surroundings.
1t IS scarcely possible 10 decide In which
act the coincidence IS most fascinating,
but the second is certainly the best adapt
81 10 her brilliant style. The third has
that pltiful little story Of the baby which
she tells so exquisitely, but the second
has her naive sarcasm. stimulating Vi
vacity and unapproachable grace most
finely accentuated. Her reception was
naturally tumultuous and the greater
pleasure Of the play was in those scenes
which were hers by right OF finish and
the authors sanction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
JOHN q. MiCK DEAD.
4 Serious Shooting Affair Between Youths.
other News.

other News.
DANVILLE. VA, May 2i-Special.-
John G.. Mack. a member Of the city
council from the Second ward. died at
his residence at o'clock this morning
after an illness Of nearly three weeks
Mr.. Mack was born and reared i'm Char
lotte county. acquired the printers trade
i'm Richmond. and moved 10 Denvile in
lSB. lie was connected with the South
ern Express Company number OF years,
and I'm 1852 went with the Danville Daily
Register. which position he held until
his death. In 1855 he was elected 20 the
city council. and has been member OF
the body ever since. AS councilman ne
was highly regarded. and all the i'm
p0rtant public work committed 10 his
charge he performed I'm q manner that
won the applause and thanks Of his con-
stituents. The funeral VIII take place al
$50 p. VI. tomorrow.
Alice Graves. a colored woman. tried 10
commit suicide this morning by swallow
ing laudanum, but medical aid, promptly
summoned. saved her life.
This afternoon a serious affair occurred
Just beyond the city limits on the Dan
river by which a white youth named
CLYDE Palmer was accidentally killed by
Clinton McGhee. a colOred boy, aged
eighteen Palmer. McGhee and Doc. Cole
man. another colored boy, who had been
fighting and shooting. were carelessly
handling a 22-calibre rifle. McGhee point
81 the rifle at Coleman, who knocked It
aside. when the weapon went off, and the
ball from IL lodged I'm the temple Of the
white boy, Palmer. who was standing
near McGhee. lie was instantly killed.
The verdict Of the coroner's jury was In
accordance with the above facts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

LAMAR, MO, May 2L-Amos Avery
was hanged here at 9:3j o'clock for the
murder of James a. Miles.
FREMONT, OHIO. May PA cyclone
struck this city yesterday morning and
caused heavy damage throughout the
city and surrounding country
SALEM. MASS. May 24-The Atlantic
Tannery. occupying over ten acres COW
cred with manufacturing buildings, was
totally destroyed by IRE last night. The
loss is fully two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, partially covered by insur-
ance.
ATLANTA. GA. May 24.-E. T. Gnilard.
night clerk Of the Kimbau House. this
morning took a preparation OF opium 10
cause sleep, with fatal results He is sup
posed TO have taken an overdose by mis-
take.
AUGUSTA. GA, May 24-Judge Roney
to-day appointed J. n. AVcrill q per-
manent receiver Of the Georgia portion
of the Port Royal and Augusta railroad.
with w. r. Gary and Boykn Wright
counsel. The headquarters are TO be I'm
Augusta
CHARLESTON. s. c., May 2t-The city
council to-day awarded the contract for
portrait Of the late General Beaure-
gard TO ornament the municipal portrait
gallery 10 Il. H. Carter. of Georgia. for
$1,000. Competitive bids were received
from all parts Of the United States.
ATLANTA, GA, May PIE. r. Gililard,
Howell Jackson will hear arguments to-
morrow on the removal of Receiver Co
mor Of the Central railroad. of Georgia.
Motions are pending for the appointment
Of new receiver. the consolidation Of
all litigation, and for a stay Of fore
closure proceedings against the property
Of
lawyers from New York are here To
morrow night Justice Jackson will be
banqueted by the Atlanta bar.
SANDERNILLE, CA. May 2i-Eieht
wooden buildings We're burned late last
night. Among them were the stores OF
birmingham & Sons. jewelers.: Broughton
q Co.. general merchandise. and l. Her
man & Son, shoe store. Loss about 81, 900,
with 5000 insurance on stocks.
NEW YORK, May 2i.-The tobacco fac
tory Of ID. Buchner & Co. six story build
ing. No. 1873 to lS7 Mulberry street. was
burned this evening The total loss is
estimated at $4,000; fully insured.
SAVANNAH GA, May PA special
from Brunswick says: Jacob Micleson.
wholesale grocer. has filed mortgage
10 the extent of $4,000 in favor OF his
wife. Petitions have been fled, asking
for receiver for the Brunswick Brewing
Company. Rumors are on the street
that the unsecured paper now outstand-
ing is $4,000.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 2i.-The
Intanta OF Spain and her suite, accom-
panied by the Cabinet Ministers OF the
United States. Diplomatic Corps and
Otherwise distinguished retinuo. to-day
visited the tomb of Washington. The
weather could not have been better FOR
the occasion. The sky was as clear as
crystal and the sun shoue bright and
warm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
ASileyille Notes.

AsHEVILLE, y. c., May 2L-Speclql-
p. r.. Thrash, J.. II. Fulenwider, Max
Marcus and +. d. Brown, have just re-
turned from a five days fishing trip p
on the headwaters OF the French Broad,
near Gloucester. They report fine fish
ing. and the catch az 3G mountain trout.
one Of which measured y IL inch rs.
Some Of them were pat I'm the soda foun-
tain refrigerator 1T the drugstore Of
Hrinitsh & Reagan.
The American Tobacco Company has
appointed T. f. Gordon its repr asentauye
on this market I'm place Of w l.. Yalks-,
who las been transferred TO Richmond,
Va.
Reports from Yancey county tend 20
chow that the recent killing over there
of one McAllister by Sheriff Woody was
perfectly inexcusable; that the sheriff
was drunk and shot down his man while
the latter was begging him not 10 shot.
The Swannanoa Hunt Club ~acas will
occur ar Carriers race track, near the
city. next Friday. and will incl ide
bicycle races. trottiag heats. gentl emcn's
hurdle races, club hurdle race and run
ming mile dash. These events are ex-
citing considerable interest among the
sporting element Of our town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
J. A. BROOKES REMAINS
mn nE SENT FR0M ROANOKE TO
NORFOLK ron DUBIhL.
,t,. Death sull Mystery-The Contest
for County Clerk TO be 'ios"
onc-yirginia News.

ROANOKE. VA, May 2L-special-The
remains OF J. A. Brooke. OF Roanoke
v.no was found dead in his bed at Alex
o,dri, Ind. are expected here tomorrow
-, moo, At night they will be reshipped
- NorfoIk IN charge Of w. b. Ferrant'
- that city. for interment. The cause OF
lie sudden death is still a mystery.
D.,id Endfeid. Of the Roanoke Machine
49, who several months ago was
d.teVad 10 supervise the erection OF l,Wo
-, cors for the company by the Pull
49,, oar Company. at Pullman, MS has
IN recalled 10 take the place OF q. W.
Fr,,bart as general foreman OF the car
shops. .. a,
Willard +. Brogg, passenger agent OF
the Norfolk and Western, at Norloik'
has been designated 10 succeed Allen HUI
travelling passenger agent, who was re-
assi,,,ed to duty at Columbus. and will
rs.,,rn 10 Roanoke. his former home.
rbe coal and coke shipments over the
NorfoI,, and Western from the West for
M week ending May 20th were 62,776 tons,
and for the month, 1906 tons
/ q Woolton. Of NintOn, a conductor
on the Roanoke short railway. eloped this
morning 10 Bristol with Miss Matte G..
the prettv daughter Of John Persinger. Of
Roanoke county. The happy couple will
return tonight
Tie contest for clerk Of the Roanoke
County and Circuit Courts will be very
close tomorrow. with the chances in favor
OF Judge Wingneld Griffin, the regular
Democratic nominee. William McCarty,
the independent candidate. is Better,
and many Republicans are supporting him
with the hope of breaking the backbone
Of the Democratic organization, which re-
lieved the county from Republican rule
u.
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DEATHS

UAyEs-Died. at the residence NO.
mos Lester street, wednesday mornlils'
May 24 1893, Mrs. MARY ia 70, "i'0
Of James Hayes aged lifty-two years 90.
Her funeral viii take place from -,
Pafrick's church THIS CIhursdayl
MORNING. with Requiem Mass. at
If o'cl.ok Friends invited TO attehu'
arORRIsON.-Dled. at his residence
oeiS east Grace street. at 1880 i. NJ. Iues-
dav. Or. JOHN JOSEPH MOkhIoON'
an his slxty-hfth year
The funeral service will be conducteu
Of n o'clock THIS (Thursday) MORNING,
9-tb instant. from ST. Johns Protes'a an
Episcopal church. by the Rev. - \. re-
terson. assisted by Rev. j.. W. bui'o"'
TIGNOR.-Died, Wednesday afternoon.
- strast THOMAS W. TIGNOR.
Funeral viii take place from leigh
.+reat Raptlst church FRIDAY AFTER
NOON at ( o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
Press CONGRESS Enterlained.

CHICAGO, ILL. May 24.-The National
Press League gave a splendid reception
this evening at the Auditorium for the
members of the Press Congress. The oc-
caslon was entirely social, the object
being TO extend a general welcome 10 the
visiting guests and 1850 representative
women and men Of the United States.
Members Of the Press Club. delegates TO
the National Editorial Convention ana
many social leaders attended. The deco
rations were superb and a dainty COLA
ton was served. The receiving party were
Miss Mary Krout. president of the Press
League; Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs. Charles
Henrotin Mrs. l.. W. Bates and Mrs.
Frank Davidson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

Mud shoes for horses are common In
certain parts OF Washington State. being
used on horses in blowing the low and
wet lands OF the valley north OF Sumner
nearly every spring. The mud shoe con-
sists of a heavy board Of about eight
inches wide and from eight 10 ten inches
long. rounding IN front. On this board
n red-hot shoe OF the size worn on the
horses foot for which II IS intended Is
placed until IL burns into IL 10 n depth
almost sufficient to bury itself. IL Is
necessary that the shoe have a long toe
and long corks. 4 piece Of circular band
Iron TO M over the ton part OF the hoof
Is then attached to the board and over
the hoof 10 hold the mud shoe solidly TO
the foot. one end OF the band is fas-
tened TO the board with a screw, which
when frightened holds the board as square
ly 10 the bottom Of the hoOf as II il had
grown there. The horses become accus-
toned TO wearing them. end after a day
or two experience no difficulty in working
IN them. BY this means farmers are en-
abled 10 plow land in the spring where
without the use OF the mud shoes horses
would nairs down.
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Burned Building, TO be Rebuilt.

WINSTON, y. c., May 24.-Special.-
p. II. Hanes g. Co., who lost the large
new tobacco factory by fire yesterday
afternoon. will resume operations In the
old factory i'm thirty days. The brick
building destroyed. owned by John O'Don-
nell will be rebuilt.
Congressman Bower. Of the Eighth dis
trict. is i'm the city for the purpose, he
says. Of sounding the Democratic senti-
ment regarding the most popular man
for the Winston and Salem postoiiicts.
There are three candidates in each town
lie will also visit kernersville and MI
Airy. where bad blood is brewing among
the candidates for postOflices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
Major Smith J. r. White Dead.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Nav "a
Special.-Major Smith J. r. White ono
OF the wealthiest and most prominent
citizens OF Caroline county. died al his
home in that county yesterday aged
seventy years. Major White has always
been prominent I'm the affairs of his
county having served as treasurer ana
as representative for several terms I'm
the Legislature.
Mr. Walter j. Anderson has withdrawn
from the contest for clerk OF the court
In Caroline county, leaving an open field
10 his opponent. Mr.. CoghiU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25
DATID G. ROBINSON ASSIGNS.
The Elmira National Bank Preferred
Creditor-Run on a Bank.

ELNuRA, y. Y, May 24-Mayor David
c. Robinson this morning made general
assignment for the benefit Of his creditors,
making the Elmira National Bank, which
closed its doors yesterday. preferred
creditor. The National Bank is in the
hands Of a bank examiner. The run on
the Elmra Savings Bank continues. and
all depositors having less than 500 are
being paid. The Savings Bank may be
able 10 pay every dollar. and the proba-
bility is that every dollar Will be taken
out
Schedule A. I'm the assignment places
Colonel Robinson's Indebtedness 10 the
Emira National Bank for over-drafts.
his own paper and notes indorset by
him. at $25S.OoO Preferences outside of
the bank aggregate $4,000. The filing Of
the assignment has created great excite
ment. and the county clerks office IS
besieged by hundreds of people anxious to
see the document.