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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Death OF Mr.. r. &. Hughes.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 4.-Spe.
cial.-Mr. X. G.. Hughes. attorney -at-law.
aged thirty-two years. died suddenly at
his home on Twenty street at /
o'clock this morning OF heart disease. Mr..
Hughes was formerly of Hampton and u
son of Mr.. NJ. 4. Hughes. OF that place,
but has been resident of Newport News
since its infancy. He was considered by
many the most prominent and successful
criminal LAWYER at this bar. and was for a
long time Commonwealth attorney for
Warwick county. for which place he
would have been candidate this
spring. lie was man universally popular
with all classes and possessed Integrity Of
character and goodness Of disposition As
well as briliancy of mind. His wife. who
Smithfeld. daughter of Judge Atkinson. to
which place the remains will be taken this
afternoon. He leaves one child, little
girl two years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
The Khediye's Little Game soueIrbed.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE blue book laid be-
fore Parliament dealing with recent events
in Egypt shows that the kcdlye. n he bad
succeeded In defiance Of England In chang
Ing his ministers. intended 10 dismiss ID
British officials. The blue book also shows
that Lord Rosebe,ry and VI. Waddngi01. me
French Ambassador. had several ,napp.sh
interviews. Waddington disputiug the right
OF England 20 fetter the KhcdIyo and object
Ing &C thu hlgh-handed methods Of Lord
Cromer. the British representative az Cairo.
Lord ROsebeny had retorted that the nigh
h9ndedneSs was solely on the part ~ tue
Khedive. and as long rs British occupation
continued he lord Rosebcrryl would not
allow the Egyptian administration 10 be
changed from top TO bottom at the mere
within OF the hhediye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
The Randolph Literary Society.

The Randolph Literary Society met last
night at the rooms OF the Bar Associa-
ton. Two new members were elected
and the following officers chosen for the
next quarter: James W. Gordon. presi-
dent; Thomas d. Frey, vice president; w.
NJ. Wagner, secretary. Percy Scott Chan
dler. sergeant-at-arns; Minetree Folkes.
censor and critic.
The question for discussion was: Re-
solved. That il would be to the best in
terest OF the United States to annex
Hawaii.
The question was warmly discussed and
decided In the negative.
Those participating in the discussion
were Messrs. Gordon. Winston, Frey.
Jones, Wallaes and others.
All young men who are interested In
their mental advancement are cordially
invited TO attend the weekly sessions OF
the society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS THIS WEEK.
Lost In New York" Mt tho Theatrc-No At
fractions Mt the Mozart.


Lovers OF the realistic and thrilling in
the drama will be offered a genuine treat
at the Richmond Theatre tomorrow
evening and Tuesday matinee and even
ing, when Leonard Groves melo-dramatic
masterpiece. Lost in New York" will be
given a magnificent production with the
New York cast and two carloads of spe-
cial scenery
The play is one OF the very few sens1-
tional dramas that possesses any literary
merit. and as a scenic production 1t is one
of the greatest on the road.
The story deals with life among the high
and lowly Of New York to-day. and is I'M
usually free from "clap-trap" and blood
and thunder" The managers promise
some very exquisite scenery painted by
Mr.. Arthur Voegthen, OF the Madison
Square Theatre. New York, and Messrs.
NoXon and Toomey. of the Grand Opera
House. st. Louis. including the following
special settings: The East river by moon
light, Grammercy Square. showing the
home of the late Samuel j. Tilden, Ran
dalls Island Insane Asylum and New
York's great water front, as seen at night
from Bedloe's Island, showing the ship
ping of the principal transatlantic COM
panies riding at anchor. and the city in
the distance Illuminated.
Among the salient realistic features of
the production are n vast river of real
water. 60 feet long. 40 feet wide and feet
deep. containing GO,000 gallons of water
a full-rigged yacht, rowboats. ferries. a
beautiful prismatic fountain and a gen.
uine, practical steamboat, that crosses
and recroSses the stage, under full head
of steam carrying twenty passengers.
The company include ogden Stevens, W.
II. Murphy. +. A. June. Charles w. Jack
son. II. II. Horton. Hugh Spencer Lilly
Sinclair. Rita ONeil. Beth Summerville,
Alice Spencer and Baby De We're. Incl
dental to the drama several new and
pleasing specialties will be introduced
There will be no attractions at the
Academy this week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
The X = per Death.

The wife of Mr.. Wray T. Knight died
yesterday morning at i / o'c ock after a
long illness in her thirty sixth year Mrs..
knight was u daughter OF tho late J. NJ.
Talbot. The funeral will take place this
afternoon at o'clock from the residence OF
Mr.. Knight. No 100 north Ninth street and
the interment will be in Hollywood.
Mrs. Emily w. Lambert. wife OF Mr..
William A. Lambert, a butcher in the Sec
ond Market. died on Friday evening at II
o'clock at his residence. No. 20 Catherine
street. The deceased was fifty Ave years of
age. The funeral will be held this after
noon at o'clock from the residence. Rev.
DR.. William L. Hatcher. pastor of Grace
interment will be at Hollywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Close of the Fife Meetings.

STAUNTON. VA. Feb. Especial. The
Fife meetings have closed. and the evsnge-
list has gone to his home in Charlotte. ~
c. 1t can truly be said that never before in
the history OF Stanton has such a religious
meeting been held here and the good done
is incalculable StauntOnians will always
love aud honor the Drummer Evangelist
The sugar factory began operations
this week. IL eau convert one hun
dred tons of beets per day into syrup.
This will open another avenue of trade to
our farmers as they can raise large quaint
ties of sugar beets at very little cost.
The West Augusta Guards expect TO go
with their regiment to the Inauguration of
President Cleveland and will number forty
or fifty men.
The famous old Stonewall Brigade Band
gave fine concert last night to. help about
their expenses TO the Inauguration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05

WILLIAM and NARY.
Executive Committee Of the Alumni As
sociation Mcet-Other Matters.

Executive Committee of the Alumni As
ISOLATION Mcet-Other Matters.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Feb. 4.-1he
Executive Committee of the Alumni Asso-
citation of the college of William and Mary
met last night in the college library with
the following members present Mr. Ro NJ.
Hughes, of Norfolk. president of the Asso-
citation; MIR. =. q. Cumming, Of Hampton,
and Messrs II. d, Cole. G. Z. Armistead and
John S. Charles. Of this city Dir. William
REYNOLDS, of Baltimore; Colonel w. II.
Palmore. of Richmond and Senator South
all, OF Amelia, sent letters expressing re-
grets at their INABILITY TO attend The
object of the meeting was 70 make arrange
ments for the next meeting OF the assocla-
ton in June and also 10 the bl.centennlal
of the foundation of the college. Alter the
transaction OF the business for which the
committee was specially called together, 1t
was deemed best to postpone the consIde-
ration of the bi-centenniai matter until the
Joint meeting OF the committees from the
board of visitors and the association. which
will be held in the near future. at which
time this subject will lie discussed with a
view TO making the occasion of the
two hundredth anniversary OF William and
Mary grand affair.
Attention was then called TO the sickness
OF Colonel b. 5. Ewell. emeritus president
of the college. the old instructor of a Ina
jcrity of the committee. and resolutions OF
sympathy were passed.
Bishop Alpheus ". Wilson of the Metho-
dist church, will preach the commencement
sermon a: the college on Sunday. June 18th.
This being the bi-centennisl of the foun-
dation of the college tho board Of visitors and
the Alumni Association will unite in making
tie first exercises this year unusaly attrac-
tive
DIR. Halls version of the Anglo-Saxon epic
Beowulf is being introduced into number
of the leading schools. colleges and uniyer-
sites of the country. and a special edition
for this use is now in preparation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Sold 10 a Richmond Firm.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb, Especial
Messrs. Rockwell & Barham, one OF the
largest dry goods firms in the city. sold
to-day privately their entire stock OF
goods with store fixtures to Messrs.
Julius Meyer & Sors. of Richmond. / saw
Mr.. Rockwell and asked him the. price
paid for the stock. but he declined to
give the figures. s he did not think It
would Ice proper for him 10 do so.
This is one Of. If not the largest sale Of
its Kind ever made in Petersburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Enlisted i'm the Service.

The following enlistments were recorded
in the First regiment by Sergeant Major
Hickok during the past week:
Nom Commissioned staff - Sergeant Ma
jor Il. i. Hlckok, second enlistment.
Hospital Corps-L. Arthur Lacy.
Company D-Albert l.. PIERCE.
Company FLAMES w. Mathews.
The regiment now has Sal men. Two
years ago the strength of the regiment was
III. AT the last annual inspection on Sep
TENDER Is. 1892, the regiment mustered All
men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05

The village and number OF persons from
Richmond. The occasion was IN cclebra-
ton of the close OF the intermediate exami-
nations which it is understood were this SEES
son specially successful. The young ladies,
radiant with smile and rejoicing in their tri-
umphs. presented brilliant array. Tho
verdict of the spectators was unanimous
that the entertainment was splendid sue
cess. and each one was ready to say /:
when the young ladies do the like again.
nav be there TO seen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05

GAINESVILLE. VA. Feb. Especial
Mr.. Ct. T. Norwood. of South Boston. had
his packing house burned to the ground
last night 1t contained about twenty
barns OF fine fiue-cured tobacco. Ii Is es-
timated that there was 1t least 1900
pounds Of tobacco In the barn. II is
supposed that he had no insurance on
the tobacco His farm Occone chee. Is sit
uated just across the river from here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
A SLIGHT Fire.

The alarm of fire at 1:50 yesterday
morning was from station No. 70. the
flames being the burning Of a stable on
the premises of No. ga north Twenty
fourth street. occupied by L. ". Warning.
The damage was about 500. which In
cluded q horse. which was burned TO
death. The cause Of the blaze was un-
kneNn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
The katahdin Launched.

BATH. ME-. Feb. 4.-The latest expert
ment of Uncle Sam's-ths Ammen twin
screw. armor plated. harbor defence ram
was launched to-day. Business was sus-
pended. crowded trains brought visitors
from the surrounding country and the sea-
port city was 10 holiday attire. The day
was perfect and the river was clear of ice.
The launch was entirely successful. The
vessel was christened ''katabdin."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
The Wyoming SenatOrship.

CHEYENNE. wYO.. Feb. 4.-The flf-
teenth senatorial ballot at noon to-day
resulted: A. l.. New Dem.). Is: S. l..
Corn Dem.). 3; d. b. Brooks Rep). 20;
William Brown Pop), ); J. c. Davis
Rep). !. The refusal OF the Populists
to vote for New is taken as an indica-
ton that New is now out OF the race.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
F1TI PRIZE FIGRT.
George Goodrich, IA Negro, Killed In the
Ring by joe Green.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4.-George Good
rich, a colored middleweight, was instant
ly Killed in the ring last night by Joe
Green. IL was long after midnight The
fight Was one Of series given in Duffy 5
arena under the direction of the celebra-
ted referee. In the second round Of the
fight Goodrich ducked a blow and slipped
OIL the bloody stage. lie fell first on his
groin, then on his neck and died Instantly.
The man hailed from Louisville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
". G. Taliaferro Dead.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. A.
Special-Nr. W. c. Taliaferro a promi-
nfnt citizen Of Caroline county, died
few days ago ut his home near Sparta. in
that county. aged ffty-siX years. He was
the father of Mr.. George Taliafcrro. Of
Smithfeld near this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Pleasant Entertainment at Gwathmey

GWATHMEY. VA, Feb. 4.-Spscial.-
The young ladies Of Hanover Female Insti.
series Of very beautiful tablsaux, which
we're witnessed By about oil the residents Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Thanks, Neighbor,

Richmond Is having trouble to get a hall
Tor the Memorial Bazaar. Let's give them
the use Of our Wigwsm-Bsrron Heights
Mirror.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
1 Masquerade Party

A most delightful masquerade party was
given at the residence Of C. C. Thon.
Seventeenth and Main streets. last Wed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE steamer La
0ascogns took away to-day S1,6n. 900 In
gold and $1,000 in silver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
Minor Election LAW Repealed.

LANSING. MICH. Feb. 4-Governor
Rich has signed the bill repeating the
Minor Election law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24
HERRMANN,s VANISHING GoLD.
Presto. ard He's Only Got SO Ccnts-win
the Lady Kindly Look in Her Pockett

Alexander Hermann. the magician. was eS
amined in supplementary proceedings yester-
day IN an effort OF Dan Collier to recover on
Judgment OF 81, 900 entered against Hermann
n year ago. Collier had been employed to act
in King Cole" In Herrmann's Broad Street
Theatre. Philadelphia. but was discharged.
The judgment was for breach OF contract
A. II. Hummel appeared for Collier. and his
partner, William r. Howe. counsel for Herr
mann. appeared by deputy. Hermann said
that he had no money. and that ho worked for
his wife at a salary OF $50 u week. He had as
signed the theatre lease TO her n year ago.
Tie money received at the theatre is taken by
Manager Blum. at Mrs. Herrmann's direction.
and placed in the Garfield Bank. Hermann
draws the checks in his name. His vile
has not the right to draw the money hersSSlf;
SiOOO put into the theatre was the money
Of hi. wife, Last years profits Of the theatre
the money to llguidate claims, against her.
His wife lives at Whitcstone in lensed house:
e said she the four s at
MY wife owns the diamond pin and watch
wear The watch Is ,y worth about s s2G
which King Alfonso gave me. A great many
men owe me money .o " h fso. jI ,de me-
SS S WsSS W give ssrss Gsf aS'
men who owe me thousands Of dollars.
though can't recall their names, had some
In The esi iauidaton Of lie North River Bank. It
may have been sold for taxes
Have you been displaying large sums OF
money at the races 2" he was asked. go
II seldom carry large sums of money with
me" he replied, but occasionally have as
much as ST 900 Of my wife's money on me at u
y How much money are you carrying now'"
"Just fifty cents"
II he had ever said he had refused $4,000
had received Instructions from his wife to say
So He had lost $45O, 1000 In five years and
dropped SIS, 900 In Wall street year ago.
AT the conclusion Of the examination Herr
mann said that he went dead broke" on the
Suburban.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24
THE TONA WANDA STRIKE ENDED.

A Proposition by the President OF the Lum-
bermen's Association Accepted by the Men.
BUFFALO. June 23.-The Tonawanda strike
is over. The locked-out lumber showers are
to go to work on Monday. All day to-day a
settlement was expected. but 1t was $50 P. NJ.
before the Lumber Showers Protective Union.
in session at st. Louis Hall Tonawanda.
agreed to accept the proposition OF President
John Robinson OF the Lumbermens Associa-
ton. which Is as follows:
thereby make you the following proposition. name
y: that will obtain contract from the Lumbermen's
Association to unload all barges arriving here during
this Of lake navigation at card rates pub
shed by the Lumbermen's Association, and employ
far possible the beoning TO your organiza-
ton condition that they withdraw from your
citation and agree not TO JON any other labor orRnnza
course. DO my poicy and intention TO employ only
such number Of men would be likely TO md pretty
be to give preference 70 the men Of family those
owning homes in tho village. l further agree that
will open office. which will be large enough to
commodate ihe men " ha waiting for their money
waiting for work. where Will employ com
retent clerk who will coecs money from barges for
unloading and turn the ane over to the foreman
agree that the men working in SAID gangs shall
charged anything for my services clerk hire for
maintenance OF tho office referred to.
The union men found much fault with 1t.
but finally accepted it with slight modifica-
tons acceptable to both sides Tomorrow
Hungarians from pittsburgh. will be paid OF
and discharged. Between tom orrow IN orn-
ing and Sunday afternoon the whole situation
will change.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24

Grievances OF the Men Adjusted Mt Confer
ence with the Officers.

The committee of the New Jersey Central
Railroad employees. representing the en-
gineers. the flremcn. the conductors. the train
men. and the teleGra pliers, met the officials Of
the road yesterday in the Centrals building in
New York for n final adjustment Of grievances
Eugene Mahoney. Chairman Of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers: Charles Will
son of tho Order Of Locomotive Firemen: Will
liam E. Haynes. Chairman Of tho hallway
Conductors: LchiGh Frtts Of the Train
mems Association. and j. II. Geahart Of
tho Order Of Railroad Photographers. rep
resented the employees. while President
]. Rogers Maxwell. Second Vice President
J. H. Olhausen. and Superintendents "; II.
Peddle Of the New Jersey division. J. u. Clark
OF tho New Jersey Southern. and George
Twining OF the Lehieh and Susquehanna
division. and II. Stewart. Superintendent Of
Telegraph, represented the road.
The meeting was most satisfactory to both
the officials and the employees. Mr.. W. +.
Haynes. Chairman Of the Order OF hallway
Conductors said last night:
Everything Is most satisfactory between
the m en- and the officers OF the company. One
OF the most serious grievances the men had
was that OF tho long runs tho trainmen were
com pei ed to make without extra pay. This
was arranged by the officials fixing tito con-
ductors' day at twelve hours. they to receive
overtime for more than twelve hours work.
A satisfactory agreement was entered into In
relation to the other demands made"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24
AN OPERATION ON MAYOR WAysER.
Large Stone succe-sfuIiy Cut from Ono OF
His Kidneys.

His Kidneys.
Mayor Peter F. Wanser OF Jersey City Is at st.
Luke's Hospital. this city, raying from the
effects of surgical operation performed on
Thursday by DR.. l.. b. Bangs. The Mayors
back was laid open until his right kidney was
exposed The kidney was next opened and a
large stone was removed. The stone was 80
firmly embedded that it broke into six pieces
under the pressure OF the forceps. The largest
OF the pieces was as big as large pea.
He had suffered from kidney troubles for
several years. The specialist who was treat-
in which DR.. Bull participated Just prior to his
marriage to Marie Nevins- Blaine. was held.
On Sunday last Mayor Wauser decided to have
the operation performed this week. He straight
finished signing the June salary warrants Of
jersey City's hundreds OF employees. Accom-
panied by his confidential clerk. John J.
Nevin. he went to the hospital on Tuesday
he was subjected to treatment to prepare him
This lasted fully two hours The patient
was taken to the operating theatre under the
v Was extracted. The kidney was next thor.
oughly cleanscd and the wound closed up.
Mayor WaIser passed Thursday night com
Novin left his bedside yesterday morning to
secure a little rest himself. According to tho
attending physicians tho operation has mover
been performed with better tr9spects O. sue
with perfect rest. will recover at least com
paratively good health and strength; Tho
healing OF tho wound Ia the Mayors side may
be allowed to see him except Clerk Neyin and
tho hospital attaches for at least Il week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24
SHE SUES LOUIS WECHSLER.
MARTINA WILSON WANTS 100000 FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE.
says lie Courted Her when She Was q
shop Grille Proposes 60 Fight and De-

shop G1rt-Ho Proposes TO Fight ana Dr-
MES that lie Promised Her Marriage.
Martina Wilson. the 21-year-old daughter OF
Mrs. Lucy G. Wilson. who lives at LOOP Her
kimer street Brooklyn, is suing Louis Wechs-
Ter for s2o. 900 damages for alleged breach Of
promise OF marriage. Mr.. Wechsler is the son
Of Joseph wechsler who was the head OF the
late dry goods firm. Wechsler & Abraham. The
young man. who is 80 years old. lives with his
father at 81 Eighth avenue and Is in the real
estate business He has an office In the Ar
buckle building.
Miss Wilson. who is little fair-hnrcd girl.
has brother who is in law office in New
York. She was a saleswoman for Wechsler IL
Abraham and she worked there year or more.
According to her story. young Wechsler made
her acquaintance at the store. He began call
ing on her. took her out to the theatre. and
went visiting with her. Two or three months
ago she told some OF her friends that Mr..
Wechsler had asked her to marry him and she
had consented.
Miss Wilson visited the Office OF Howe
Hummel more than month ago. and told
them that Mr.. Wechsler had failed to keep his
alleged promise, and that she wanted to begin
Tor bm
still continued calling on her. however and
and she accepted him.. Not long after this she
alleges he overcame her scruples still under
dat dae aDa she Old f him
until 1t became necessary. Then. she says.
about two months ago he told her that because
Of new business ventures in which he had en-
barked. he was not in q position to marry and
could not at that time keep the engagement:
She reproached him. and he went away and
did not call on her again.
The com olaint setting forth these state
ments was served on Mr.. Wechsler more than
two weeks ~ 10. and he has put In his answer.
He denies EN- phatically that he Is responsible
for the necessity that exists for an early mar
that he ever promised to marry her. or that he
ever thought OF marrying her or that he
mics nearly everything else In tho story. Mr..
Wechsler's lawyer is William j. Gaynor.
II have nothing at all to say about the mat:
ter" he said to the reporter. He admitted
simply that tho papers had been served.
Lawyer Hummel declined also to talk about
the matter further than to state the fact that
the suit had been begun and that the answer
to the com plant had been made.