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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
GENERAL MAURY TALKS
THE IOTTERT PLACE WAS OFFERED
HIN, BUr HE DECLINED.
Tho Gallant Soldier Says He Prefers Going
Down to the Grave M He is-Ihe
Salary $4,000 Per Year.

General Dabney III. Maury returned
IN the city Yesterday afternoon from Lex
ington. where he went TO attend the
Virginia Military Institute final exer-
cses.
When / found him at the Westmoreland
Club I'm the evening he was looking well,
and not apparently faugued by his trip'
When / asked him about the rumor that
he had received an offer from the Louisi-
ana Lottery Company, ne declined 20 dis
cuss the matter further, saying that he
had already been interviewed by a Times
correspondent. and expressed all that he
was willing to say on the subject. Inc
interview referred to was with The Times
special correspondent at Lexington yes
terday, who says:
The Times representative here, after re-
ceiving General Dabney II. Maury's very
positive denial Of the fact that he had
been offered a place with the Louisiana
State Lottery, as published to-day was
looked up by the General later ana re-
ceiVed further information from the DIS
tinguished soldier on the subject. The
General feared that his position might
not be understood.
The lottery itself never offered him a
position at 500 a year, but il is fact
that the old hero Of many battles and ac-
complished diplomat at BOgota is wanted
by the lottery people, and it is also true
that the Generals sentiments In the pre-
misses were conveyed to the lottery peo-
pie through a friend.
Said the General: Il am a poor man
and the $4,000 instead Of $4,000 year
which Is supposed 10 nave been offered
me would have come 20 one needing II
and made me easy but l prefer going
down to the grave as / am, and not
! placing my children in a position which
might require Of them explanations.
am aware Of a certain Odium Whicf
attaches to this lottery I'm particular
! and while / am not opposed 10 lotteries
| in general. / viii never take, az any
| salary place with the Louisiana state
| Lottery"
! am in a position TO state that tn
/ lottery never offered General Maury this
/ position directly. but through proml
/ nent Southern man known in history
/ and a friend Of General Maury intimateC
/ as much.
The General returned to Richmond to
/ day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
our peopIe in the West.

There are quite a number Of Richmond
ers who hav. been and are now traVellhs
in the wild and woolly West, ana most most
Of them pay a visit to the Fair before
their return home. Mr.. Joseph ". Lauoe'
VINO arrived several days ago. was eject
"a a supreme trustee OF the Elks at the
meeting in Detroit. Mr.. T. Il. a. BURKE
reached Richmond from the windy CltS
last Wednesday. Messrs. o. W. hswsoi,'
c. w. Tyler. f. 7. heeton ana W r.
Oronca Who went out to Detroit TO at
"a The national convention OF the Ju-
- order OF American Mechanics, ar
r,ved IN Richmond Thursday. and several
-, pichmond's representatives are now
On their way home. Mr.. clyde b. West
a nopular newspaper man. returned from
Chicago Thursday. and MIR. jefferson
Wallace is enjoying the delights OF th'
Columbian Fair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
A Book Ahnut nenricO.

"A Handbook Of Henrico County" has
lust been issued from the presses OF
Messrs. Whittet & Shepperson. The book
embraces an outline of the county's his
tory and its resources and advantages as
a home.
The publication contains in succinct
form a vast deal of information that
will prove especially valuable 10 those
utng I'm the North and West who contem-
plate seeking residence in more con
genial climate. The facts set forth show
that there is no more desirable place IN
every respect for home than In Henrico.
The county is prospering. Richmond
affords II a splendid market. It has hne
educational facilities supplemented by
those Of this city. the people are content
ed and law-abiding and have good gov
eminent, and the outlook Is one OF steady
urogress. The book is profuseiy Nus
trated. the typography neat, and the
cover. which Is printed in colors' Is eN-
ceptionally attractive. The work was
done under the supervision OF Mess's'
Walter +. Grant, J. W. Penick. Henry Z;
Hechler and James Hughes, the board
of Supervisors OF the county, and ne
book. which is for free distribution can
be had from the county clerk, Mr.. D l.
Waddill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
rcns and Other Matters.

Mrs. A. VI. Routt, Of 200 west Cary
street Is visiting friends in Essex county.
Captain Andrew Pizzini and family
leave to-day for Panther Gap. Bath
county.
The clerk Of the hastings court issued
marriage license yesterday to George
Talbot and Lucy T. Bolton.
Mr.. Scott Ray, son OF Rev. DR.. George
II. Ray. Of this city, will attend the
summer law school at the University OF
Virginia.
Miss Mary Shultlce, Of Piedmont Vlr-
ginia. is visiting her cousins, the Misses
Waddill. Of No. 2Os north Twentieth
street.
Mr. Louis f. Francis. Jr., has left for
Philadelphia. New York and Boston. and.
before returning, will visit the Worlds
Fair.
Next Tuesday is the glorious Fourth
OF July--a legal holiday and a day on
which the postoffice observes Sunday
hours
DR.. James p. McCaw has moved his
Office from his familiar location at 500
| Grace street. and his patients can now
find him at $40 west Franklin.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
|
street. 10 Or. James Albert, of West
| Virginia. on July 18th next.
Professor S II. Carter, Of Canton
University, Missouri, and his brother,
/ Mr.. Boiling Carter. of St. Louis. Mo,
are visiting relatives on Church Hill.
Messrs. II. Mcclure Bigger, r. Hullie
Williams and Malcolm +. Walthall left
yesterday for Baltimore to spend a week
Of much-needed rest.
marriage license was issued in
Washington Thursday to Harrison n.
! Terrell. OF Charlottesville, Va. and Su-
sauna II. Reed. OF Richmond. Va.
Complaint has been made by a good
many parties about the opening at the
corner Of First and Clay streets. For
! some time past it has been filed up with
barrels The bad odor arising from the
| place is a great nuisance 10 those Twins
near there.
At the Planters warehouse Thursday a
| lot Of new bright tobacco from South
| Carolina sold at the following prices: s.
1926. 1913, sl4 and SAD. This is the
earliest date at which tobacco has ever
been sold In the Richmond markets.
Phil. Kearney Post, O.. A. r., viii
have an outing AT Seven Pines on the an
Of July, and expect to celebrate the da>
as It should be celebrated. The GROUND
VIII be open 10 all. and the public is cor
daily invited to participate in their fes
tiyties.
MrJames e. Huband. Of No. 9l3 nortl
Twenty-sixth street. who was severel,
injured by the fall OF piece OF timbe
while repairing an clubhouse on his pre-
misses last Wednesday evening, was, will
the assistance of crutches, able to be Oh
yesterday afternoon.
The contract for printing the records
Of the Supreme Court for the next yea
has been awarded TO the Brady PRINTING
Company. The bids per page were az
follows. Brady Printing Company. 6
cents; c. y. Williams g cents Ezekie
& Bass. 81 rs cents Ware & Duke, s
cents: Taylor < Dalton. G. cents; Everett
Waddey Company, % cents. and j. L
} Goode. 80 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Election of Officers.

New South Council, No. 8. Junior Order
United American Mechanics. OF Manches-
ter. met last night and elected the fol-
lowing officers: j. l.. BEDFORD. Jr., T. C.;
". r. Wilkinson, Commander; W. l..
Thompson, vice-commander; w. Ii. Kidd,
recording secretary; j. 7. Lumpkin, as
sistant recording secretary; James a.
Moore. treasurer; w. i. Pugh. financial
secretary; X. l.. Adams, conductor q. X.
Napier. warden; w. a. Dayids. inside
sentinel: and George Joyner, outside SEN
tinei.
Friendship Lodge, Knights Of Pythlas'
OF Manchester. AT their regular meeting
last night elected officers as follows: IL.
NJ. Maurice chancellor commander D.
O. Goode vice-chancellor commander;
J. b. Roundtree. master Of tn work; ~
c. Mckinney, prelate; and L. W. Jewet''
master-at-aTms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
CITY Circuit Court.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
judgments were rendered for the plain
tms IN the following suits: Lea. Cullen
a Co against George r. Hart, for S2l22l
Kingan & Co. against w. H. Briel'
Judgment confessed for 1852.
Mary L. Bland against r. II. Fox
SOILS.
In the coupon case or 1. II. Eilelt
against the Commonwealth, verdict was
rendered for the petitioner, and the
Treasurer was instructed to refund S2l6.
Security Savings Bank against Dashieii
e. Cobb; verdict for plaintiff against
G. ID. NJ. Cobb for $1,000. motion TO
set aside the verdict was allowed, and
time for further consideration by the
court.
suit was Instituted by j. NJ. Chapel
against John n Upshur. Action OF case.
Damages. $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
A Jolly Tug Party.

Mr.. j. Scott Parrish. Of the Richmond
Cedar Works. will give a tug party to
q number OF his friends 10 celebrate the
am of July. The boat and party will
leave here this evening for old Point,
where they will spend Independence day.
Among those who have accepted the
tn,,itation are. Messrs. John Il. Bots
seau. cary Sheppard, Preston Nolan,
Graham HobsOn, George Gibson, Joseph
Iarkson. George Waring, William Mayo
ana William 3. Weisiger. on Monday
ond tuesday afternoons they will give
co. narties TO their lady friends stopping
~ he Hygeia Hotel. They will also
tot,e mart In the germans TO be given at
tb@ hotel ON Tuesday morning and Tues
anr nNenlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
utLE ORPHAN Asylum.
Closing Exercises Held Yesterday NJ ihS'
Trospcring Institution.

The closing exercises Of the different
classes at the Male orphan Asylum were
held Yesterday afternoon. DR.. w. w.
Parker. president of the organization,
and Nessrs. II. J. Todd, Il. T.. Richard
son and +. j. Bosher, of the board OF
trustees, were present. Mrs. }. X. Gill;
the efficient superintendent Of the insti-
tuition. received her visitors on the 'front.'
porch of the building. and shortly before
s o'clock all repaired to the large recep-
tion-room.
Mrs. Gill took her seat at the organ,
and by the tune of a hymn the boys
marched into the room and soon nlled
the benches reserved for them. After
the singing If a hymn. Or. w. }. Young,
OF Park Place Methodist church. offered
prayer, and Mr.. Anderson the teacher OF
the boys, took at once charge Of his
pupns. He examined the various classes
briefly In arithmetic. geography, reading,
smelling. &c, for an hour or so. and the
boys acquitted themselves In very salts
factory manner. IL was the unanimous
opinion OF all present that never before
have the boys stood better examina-
ton.
Among those who deserve honorable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Personally Conducted to tho WORLDS Fa'r
July 18th.

The Chesapeake and ONO nave con-
cl,,ded IN run second personally con-
ducted train TO the Worlds Fair.
This train will leave Richmond at +.
NJ. July 18Th.
Arrive Chicago p. NJ next afternoon.
Those going on the first personally
conducted tour OF June 18th speak In
high terms OF the manner In which
they were handled.
The party leaving Virginia on July 18th
will be located at the Hotel Mecca,
which is first-class In every particular
Full Information can be had at the
| Chesapeake and ohio Passenger once
/ 800 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
DESERTED UNCLE SAM.
knights of Pythias Elect omcsrs-fer-
sona1 Pointers.

FREDERICKSBURG. June Especial
Officer John II. Robinson arrested to-day
a stranger who gave his name as Eli
son Burnes. on suspicion OF being de-
serter from the United States army 10
was locked UP and the authorities al
Washington notified.
Lodge No. p. Knights OF Pythias' eject
ed the following officers at regular meet
ing held last night: II. II. Grayatt' cnan-
cellor commander; c. A. King, vlce-chah-
cellor; W. II. Brulle. prelate; Lawrence
Perry, master Of work; }. a. White' ser
qeant.at-arms Mr.. Daniel sou'hworth
died Yesterday at the residence OF MT.
George w. Blackley. in this county, aged
sixty years. &,
Hon. w. A. Little, Jr.. accepted an IN
,,ttation 10 deliver an address at Marshai'
Hall on the Potomac, on July 5th. before
the virginia Democratic Association OF
washington, ID. c., which organization
will give an excursion TO that place on the
date named. - ,..o
Rev. W. D. Keene, who has been quite
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
UNION MEETING.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
and the ''Y's"-A Pleasing Programme.

A union meeting Of the W. T. c. u.
and "Y.'s" was held at the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday after
noon. In the absence Of Mrs. W. II.
Peasants the president. Mrs. Colonel
Thomas Whitehead presided.
Good reports were read from the West
End "W. s" and the West End and Rich
mOnd ''Y's." There was no report from
the Central Union on account Of the 2b-
sence Of the secretary. The Richmond
"Y.'s" entertained. The programme was as
follows:
A temperance quartette was sung by
Misses Jobson and Bristow and Messrs.
Turner and Walker.
The "Martyred Mother was patheu-
cany rendered by Miss Susie Poindexter.
"The Richmond High School March.
written by Mr.. Reginald Walker and
dedicated TO the graduates Of 1888. was
played by Miss Jobson and Mr.. Walker.
Lastly. there was a solo by Mr.. Walker.
Some unfinished business was then at
tended TO- The meeting was adjourned
by singing the DOXology.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
DAMAGING STORM.
One Life Lost and Crops and Property
Badly Damaged.

STAUNTON, VA, June 5O-Special.-A
most terrific storm occurred yesterday at
Burks' Mill, eighteen miles north OF
stanton. Bridges were washed away
crops destroyed. and a woman, whose
name cannot be learned. was drowned at
Ceutrevile, four miles from Burks' MIL.
one farmer lost eight hundred bushels OF
wheat and another four hundred. TINS
had been harvested Hall of immense
size accompanied the rain, and the dam
age to hay, fences, corn and other crops
in that entire neighborhood Is incalcuia-
BILE al present.
There have been heavy rains to-day,
ana Ct Is feared more losses have occur
red
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

sick for several days. II convalescsnL
Mr.. w. b. Marye. son Of ex-Lieutensns-
Governor John l.. Marye. LETT TO-DAY 'os
Newport News to accept the pos'''o' VI
deputy clerk for Warwick county.
Mr.. L. A. Skinner killed q rev oays
ago two pigeons. which on investisauon
proved to be carrier pigeons. On tne ~
bands were numbers s.50S II ana iz.us
Mr.. Frank X. Tyler has commences ."e
erection OF a fine residence near
Mary Washington Monument, which ~
viii occupy as soon as completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
4 UTSIC<J ti-iSN.
They Delighted Large Audience at Cor
coran Hall Last Evening.

coran Hall Last Evening.
The closing exercises Of Mrs. W. c.
Pembertons music class took place at
Corcoran Hall Thursday evening, and a
large audience enjoyed very much the
attractive programme rendered. So great
was the crowd that many were unable
10 obtain seats The stage was occupied
by the pupils. and presented an attrac-
tive appearance. TO the left Of the stage
on a platform was the Eagle Cornet Band
ard 10 the right were the pianos. The
merry numbers Of the programme were
we'll executed and reflected much credit
on the scholars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
DR.. Landrum's Vacation.

Rev. DR.. Landrum win take a vacation
during the month Of August and the first
week Of September. The second SUNDAY
he will preach in Madison county. on
the third and fourth Sundays he will
preach for Rev. G. c. Biting, OF Mt
Morris church, New York city. and or
the first Sunday in September for Rev
James Dickinson. Of Orange. New Jer
sey. While filling these engagements Or
Landrum will visit friends near Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Confederate Veteran Reunion, Birming'
ham. Ala.

For above occasion the Richmond and
DanvlIle railroad will sell tickets 10 Biz
mingham, Ala, and return from coupon
stations on it's line. at a rate OF one first
class limited fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale July nth to 18TH In
elusive good returning until and includ-
ing July 25. 1893
Tickets will be sold from Washington
y c.. Richmond, Burkeyile. South Bos-
ton and Lynchburg. Va, Durham and
Winston-Salem N. c.. on July 18th In
addition to dates named above.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

The work on the new State Library
building has been progressing MORE rap
idly Of late. The difficulties In construct
ing the foundation walls. caused by
number OF springs under the surface,
have all been overcome. and the laying
~ the terra Gotta colored bricks above
the ground has already begun. The
most troublesome part OF the work Is
over. and II is expected that the struct-
ure will now go up without any great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Amounted Consul.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received
y communication from Mr.. Hugo Arnai
~ Norfolk. Va, who notified MIN that
ne has been appointed under decree
OF Nav s. 1893. Consul OF the colombian
Republic at that port. ana tha' ne na'
been recognized as such oy Tue ii's'
dent OF the United States.
The Governor has sent a reply, express
Inc his qualification over the appoint
mont
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

Agent Taylor. Of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals, had
several cases on hand Thursday. one
was a mule which had been badly cut
by a barbed-wire fence. He was kiiled
by Mr.. TaylOr's orders. setter dcs
which had been hurt by an electric car
was also killed. And yet another dog,
cut nv a niece OF sharp iron, had his
wounds dressed by Or. Lloyd, under
Mr.. Taylor's direction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Where il Her HnsbaDdy

Mrs. Maggie V. Vest, Of Hinton, W. va
has written TO Chief OF Police Poe ASK
ing 30 ascertain. II possible. the where
abOuts OF her husband. j. II. Vest VINO
left home June 7th in search Of WORK.
She described him as six feet tall, weight
30 pounds, very dark hair and light eyes.
yellow complexion and small hght
mouetache. He Is a railroad man, ana
has worked In Richmond before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Visitors nj the Capitol.

Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
terday were the following: Judge W. Il.
Holmes Of Mecklenburg county, Depu'y
Sheriff S. NJ. Wade OF Lee county, VIM
delivered Houston Myers at the peniten-
tiary. sentenced to five years imprison'
ment for murder In the second degree
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
Fourth July.

The Chesapeake and Ohio offers many
attractive excursions. You can choose be-
tween the mountains and the sea-shore.
Special low rate tickets will be sold on
July LIST, I'd. Sd and 4th, good for return
until July 9Th. Quick trains via Chesa-
peake and Ohio TO Norfolk and Lynch
burg. Old Point and the mountains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

There are now about one hundred and
.,gh,v inmates at the Confederate Sol
AIRS; Home. and there are many more
a,,niicants than can be accommodated.
II Is the purpose OF the directors 10 build
n large mess hall In the rear of the main
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

Don't forget the Ice Mission when dis
pensng your charities. Contributions will
be received at the following places and
the names published in Sundays Times:
r. LII. Christian Il Co.. Ruegers, Muir
phys Hotel, the Broad-street Pharmacy
and The Times business office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

building. removing some OF the present
out-buidings for that purpose. The mess
hall now In use will then be fixed up for
quarters for the men. and the capacity
VIII thus be much enlarged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
PROFESSOR PETER BLUM. Manager.

The balloon making the ascension OF
,onr thousand 1000 feet. Professor
Charles AIalsch and his dog Ned. aero
nauts. The dog making a parachute
dron from the balloon two hundred COO
feet. after which Professor Charles
M,lscb going the distance OF two hundred
feet higher, then making his daring
head-foremost parachute drop, dropping
the distance Of four hundred 900 feet
from the monster balloon.
TJegant electric cars leave Twenty
rintb and + streets every half hour dur
ing the afternoon.
Fare for round trip only 20 cents; al
mission to grounds free.
Balloon ascension takes place AZ
p NJ. -"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

For Sunday dessert. order Moesta's
peach. banana, chocolate, lemon and
strawberry creams and lemon Ice. Phone
psf. III east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

"when pain and anguish wiring the PROV
A mlnistering angel thou -Bromo-Seitzer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01
AMUSEM ENTS.

~ - -
{, ATURDAY, JULY fST, AND
THURSDAY, JULY o, 1898.
A GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION
AT SEVEN PINES,
GIVEN BY THE GREAT AMERICAN
BALLOON COMPANY.
PROFESSOR PETER BLUM. Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-01

,ANTED-THREE UNFuRNIsHED
W ROOMS. Must be convenient to
the business centre; possess all modern
improvements; terms reasonable. Al
dress. with full particulars and price.
A. w. s.. this office. Ti-i"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-06-02
PETER, THE MINT BIRD.
Philadelphia's Pet Eagle and His Sad
End.

Philadelphia's Pet Eagle and His Sad
End
IL you have a silver dollar of 1886.
1888 or 1889, or one of the first nickel
cents coined in 1856, says Harper's Young
People, you will find upon it the true
portrait Of an American eagle that was
for many years n familiar sight in the
streets of Philadelphia. Peter" one
of the finest eagles ever captured alive,
was the pet of the Philadelphia mint,
and was generally known as the mint
bird" Not only did he have free ac-
cess to every part of the mint, going
without hindrancc into the treasury
vaults where even the treasurer of the
United States would not 20 alone, but
he used his own pleasure in going
about the city, flying over the houses.
sometimes perching upon lamp-posts in
the streets. Everybody knew him and
admired him: and even the street BOYS
treated him with respect. The govern
mcnt provided his daily fare, agd he
was as much a part of the mint cstab-
lishmcnt as the superintendent or the
chief coincr. He was SO kindly treated
that he had no fear of anybody or any
thing, and he might be in the mint yet
if he had not sat down to rest upon one
of the great fly-whccls. The wheel
started without warning, and Peter was
caught in the machinery. One of his
wings was broken. and he died few
days later. The superintendent had his
BODY beautifully rlOnOtnI With .Lo
wings spread to their fullest extent and
to this day Peter stands in a glass case
in the mint's cabinet, where You may
see him whenever you go there. An OK
act portrait of him as it stands in the
case was put upon the coins named.