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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16

were In the city yesterday and secured
the services OF the Naval Academy Band
tnrough Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
McAdoo The music ut the ball on the
night OF the 2ist will be furnished by
the Naval Academy and Marine Bands.
me gentlemen also engaged a prominent
washington caterer, who will have charge
OF the buifet supper. which will be served
In the same manner as the one at the re-
cent inauguration ball. The committee
In charge Of the ball expect that 1900
people will participate.
captain r. l.. Herbert, who is a strong
candidate for the postofllce at Ports
mouth. was taken TO see Postmaster
General Bissell to-day by Congressman
ID. Gardiner Tyler. They were accom-
panied by Captain r. G. Marshall. Of
Portsmouth. who is now strongly talked
of in the Second district and in other
parts OF the State for Senator to fill
the long term. A pleasant talk OF some
length was enjoyed with the Postmaster
General.
1t is understood that Mr.. r. Devereaux
Doyle. Of Norfolk who was a candidate
FOR the mission to Chilli. is now an appli-
cant for a foreign consulate. The place
10 which he desires TO go has not been
learned here.
In the Treasury Department to-day
applications were filed from Virginia as
follows:
William Ryan. Of Richmond. for COL
lector of internal revenue for the East
ern district. Filed by friends.
J. d. Blair, Of Danville. for chief Of
division Of the Treasury.
+. l.. Williams, of Avon. for superin-
tendent Of the Sixth life-saving district.
From North Carolina the only applica-
hof Of ~;rlyo - I
Creek. for local boiler inspector for the
Wilmington district.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-Gene
Maxwell to-day appointed 16S fourth
class postmasters. of which 9S were to
I'LL vacancies caused by designations and
deaths and 6S removals. of which SO had
served four years and over. The Vir-
gina appointments were: j. T. Harwick,
at Blacksburg, Montgomery county, in
place Of c. A. Pugh. resigned; G.. w.
Everett, at Sharp's Wharf, Richmond
county. in place of II. NJ. HUT, re-
signed.
The North Carolina appointments were:
Bluff. Madison county. J. f. Gregory,
Pender county. w. NJ. Hand. vice A. r.
Taylor. removed; Troy. Montgomery
county, J. NJ. Deaton, vice Mary Jordan,
removed.
A new postoffice has been established
at Hanson. Duplin county. N. c., with
L. c. Brown as postmaster.
The following Virginia fourth-class
postmasters have been commissioned, to
date from the 18th: Rachel +. Brand,
Avis Eugene c. Hurt, Glover Depot;
Henry w. Jackson, Keswick; Henry II.
Sleet, Speiryville; David Meade. Jr..
White Post.
Commissions dated the 18th have been
issued to the following North Carolina
fourth-class postmasters: Eva c. Sum
ner. Lncolnton; Ludwig Vollers. Point
Caswel: Kate =. Bryan, Woodland.
The following Virginia pensions have
been granted
Original George Smith, Archie Taylor,
Joshua Brown. Rinaldo Bumbray; reis-
sue, John c. Lester. II. l.. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
THE ORANGE PREsBYTERY.
Work OF the Session just Ended-Sales of
Leaf Tobacco.

WINSTON, n. c., April 15.-Special.-
The Orange Presbytery closed a three
days session at Madison last night. Rev.
X. T.. Caldwell was received from the
Prcsbytcry Of Louisville, Ky, and Rev.
c. W. Robinson from the Presbytery Of
Mecklenburg, n. c. The report of the
committee Of home missions occupied
much time and very interesting addresses
were made by four home missionaries,
giving accounts of the progress Of work
in their field. Rev. r. w. Smith, synodi-
cal superintendent of home missions,
spoke at length upon the work in this
Presbytcry and in other parts OF the
State. Commissioners were appointed TO
install Rev Robert T. Caldwell, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of Win
ston. The sermon will be preached by
Z. II. Hoge. of Wilmington. on the
same day the Second Presbyterian church
Of Winston will be organized by the
same commissioners. Delegates were
elected to the General Assembly, which
meets In Macon. Ga, May 18th. The
Orange Presbytery adjourned to meet next
fan at Lexington. n. c.
Leaf tobacco receipts for the week have
been good, and business about the ware
houses quite satisfactory. 1t is the opinion
OF good Judges that Winston will sell
eighteen million pounds Of leaf this year.
If this be true Winston has sold but lit
tie over 20 per cent, of what the total
sales will be. With smaller markets the
bulk Of the crop is already out of the
planters hands, but by May Ist the larger
markets will not have sold much over
60 per cent of the crops.
The shipments Of manufactured goods
this week amounted TO 200. 900 pounds.
w. J. Ellis, collector OF the internal
revenue office here slipped and fell across
a brick this afternoon, breaking the left
thigh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
UNUSUAL PROCEEDINGS.
A Negro Brute Caught, But No Attempt at
Lynching IL Made.

GORDONSVILLE. VA, April i5.-Spe-
cial.-Yesterday morning small white
girl about twelve years old, who was
member Of Mrs. Kilby's family. widow
lady living on the outskirts OF town.
was driving n COW 10 an open field, end
after getting beyond the reach OF her
hcme a negro boy fifteen years OF age
approached her, and with violence and
brute force carried her into small
clump of bushes and underground, and
ATTEMPTED a criminal assault on her,
tearing her clothing in strings. Fortu-
nately the screams OF the child attract
ed the attention OF a family living six
or eight hundred yards from the spot,
and the gentleman hastened to her re-
lief arriving in time to prevent the ac-
complishment of the design. and this
worse than brute was turned over TO the
civil authorities Of the town.
Justice J. NJ Niche held preliminary
examination. and the evidence fully sub
stantiated the charges. and he was sent
on to the grand jury term OF orange
County Court for trial and committed to
Jail.
This boy. whose name Is William Wat
son, was born and raised In the Town,
and is well known by many of the ciu-
zens, and the fact that the attempted as
sault was in plain view and In dayilght
of many houses i'm this place makes
II one of the most dastardly crimes that
was ever perpetrated in this community.
The general opinion is that the full
penalty of the law ought TO be dealt
without stint.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
NORFOLK'S PROGRAMME
N/V/L RENDEZVOUS COMMIrTBE
COMPLETES IT'S WORK.
Schedule Of the Local Exercises in Detail.
Ample Accom- I'm odations For
All Comers

NORFOLK, VA, April I5.-Srecial.-
The Naval Rendezvous Association an
rounce tonight that they haze completed
their work, and are ready for the festivi-
ties. The city is beautifully decorated.
and the entire people will make next
week one grand holiday occasion.
The following are the events arranged
in connection with the Naval Rendezvous:
Monday, the 18th. the school childrens
free excursion on the steamer Columbia
at p. NJ. All boats to take part In
the rendezvous amateur sailing regatta
are to be at Lambert's port at l0 o'clock
Tuesday morning, April 18th. races to
start at IL o'clock. + l.. Grandy, w. Il.
Anderson and Richard Coiona have been
appointed judges. Eight sloops, seven cat
boats and twelve canoes have been reg
istered for the races. The canoe races
will also take place at Lamberts Point
about the same time Of the sailing races.
The cycle races. under the auspices Of
the rendezvous committee. will take place
ut II A. NJ. next Tuesday the 18th. on
Colonial avenue. Norfolk Company's prop
erty. There will be six regularly sche-
duled events i'm these races. and, besides
Mr. w. Harry Ward, of Washington, ID.
c.. and VIII Winn, OF Raleigh. n. c., Will
give exhibitions of tricks and fancy rid
ing.
on Wednesday, the 18th. the rowing
races between crews OF ships, native and
foreign, will take place I'm the eastern
branch OF the Elizabeth river.
On Thursday, the 2Oth. the military ana
unlfornled Pythian street parade will take
place. also the military drills native ana
foreign, open to all. on the Norfolk Com
pany's property On the evenings OF the
21st and 22d, at s o'clock. will occur the
fire works. TO take place on the water
between Norfolk and the Swimming Point
fats. on the 2lst the trades parade. IN
Guiding the civic societies. fire depart
ment. school children. etc. VIII take
place. on this day. too. will occur the
connection between bands, army ana
navy, native and foreign, open to all on
the Norfolks company's property. The
Norfolk bicyclists will be an attractive
feature of the trades parade on the 2lst
instant as four prizes have been offered
for decorated bicycles and four for cos
tunes IL will be a comic dress anair.
On tho evening OF Friday. the 2lst. Will
take place the international ball In the
new armory, on City Hall avenue.
Already there are hundreds of strangers
at the hotels. To accommodate the I'M
mense crowd the doors Of private resi-
dences have been thrown open, and the
committee feel that they will be able
to furnish quarters for all who come.
The coal barons from the Flat T)p fields
will arrive here on a special car to-mor-
row.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
BROCK TIE WINNER.
He Defeats Independence Hands Down In
Match Race.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. April i5--
Special.-An exciting match race between
Mr. william Bernard's Brock and Mr..
Charles IL Hurkamp's Independence.
two race horses Of wide reputation. drcw
to the fair grounds this evening large
gathering Of friends OF the two gentleman.
in which was quite sprinkling OF ladies'.
The purse was $l00. three-quarters OF n
mile dash. owners to ride. independence
was the favorite with the crowd. though
there was not much betting. Brock drew
the pole. and had slight advantage In
the start which he maintained win ease,
and on the stretch increased his lead to
about two lengths. and won hands down.
Brock is thoroughbred, and was pur-
chased by Mr.. Bernard from Mr. Bernard
boswell. Independence has won a num-
ber OF races here and In other sections
OF the State, and ran dead heat In a
hotly contts sted race at Pimlico, near
Baltimore, last fall.
Several other races OF minor Importance
were also held.
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cIyrLIAys NEEDED AFTER ALL.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern Called Upon 10 Load
the Naval German.

FORT MONROE. April B.-The last
week before the naval rendezvous proper
was closed with brilliant german, given
by the ladies of the Hygeia Hotel to
the Russian and American officers OF
the fleet in the Roads. Sixty beautifully
gOwned women danced with nearly as
many uniformed officers OF the navy.
A half dozen army officers stationed at
the post. and few civilians were for
tunate enough to be included amoag the
guests. The ladies to-day determined to
let down the bars and include a few OF
the army men and civilians in their list,
as it vas not considered courteous to
come on the promOntory of the army
and not invite them. AS no one could
he secured to accept the part as Leader.
Mr.. 10 Lane Stern, Of Richmond was
asked TO take this responsibility. and to
rake him feel perfectly at home among
so many men in the service of the Gov
ernment. half dozen civilians were hon
ored with invitations.
Every ship in the Roads whose offic ers
could be spared sent her quota to either
dance with the girls or look on with the
captains and admiras The ballroom.
which extends almost to the edge Of
the water. and from which the ships. with
their brilliant electric signals. could be
seen stretching for two miles on the
placid water. was beautiful sight with
the handsome uniforms OF the officers.
the elegant costumes Of the women and
the appropriate decorations OF electric
lights and flags of Russia and the United
States.
At o'clock the german began and
lasted until midnight. Adndrals Cher
ardi. Benham and Walker were present
with their staffs ard watched the in
tricate figures danced. Every section OF
the country was represented by it's own
type of beauty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
"Bossu CROKER's Bad LUCK.
YorkvilIe Belle Defeated by Blitzen-Ths
Other Races.

ELIZABETH, N. j., April l5.-The dis-
agreeable weather continued to-day. Ram
fell almost up to the time for nrst race
to begin, making the track knee deep IN
mud. Only a fair card was presenter.
The feature of the day was the deteat Oh
Yorkville Belle by the Guttenpurg can
didate. Bitten, in the New Jersey Jockey
Club Handicap at one mile. The IaVorite
ran unplaced. Results.
First race, five and half furlongs-
Terriher first Walcott second, Bel
Demonio third. Time, l:l2.
Second race, four furlongs-Chateau
first, Ellen III. second, Clara A. tcolO
third. Time, 81.
Third race, six furlongs-Hoey first.
AlcaIde second. Nirplant third. Time,
12.
Fourth race, New Jersey Jockey Club
handicap, one mile-Blitzen first, Hamil-
ton second, Badge third. Time. 1:4S.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Kirkover first.
Dalsyrian second, Uncle Sim third. Time,
1:2l.
Sixth race six furlongs-Metuchen first.
Prince George second, Jack Lowell third.
Time. 1:25 IA.
GLOUCESTER, NJ j., April 15.-Three
favorites won at Gloucester to-day but
the bookmakers retained the largest share
Of the coin. Results:
First race, one mile-Monterey first,
Iceberg second. Piny third. Time, 1:56 IL.
Second race, five furlongs-Sweet Alice
first, John McGarrigle second. Raindrop
third. Time. Los.
Third race. six and half furlongs-
Montague first, Eolic second. Stringfellow
third. Time, 81 1-2.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Cant Tell
first, Pagan second. Belisarius third.
Time. 1:39.
Fifth race, three and n half furlopgs-
Midget first, New Dance second, Chev-
reuse third. Time, 49,
Sixth race, six and a half f,irlongs-
Larghetra first. Andrew d. second, Jim
Clare third. Time, 1:32.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
MEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 15.-For
Virginia and North Carolina: Fair. iighe
northerly winds. becoming variable
colder.
The storm which was central this morn
ing near New York city has moved north
eastward. and is now central OF the coast
OF Maine. High northwesterly winds
prevailed during the day from Hattssas
TO Eastport, with rain or snow In New
England and on Lake Ontario. and show
ers during the early morning In Eastern
New York Eastern Pennsylvania. New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. the District
OF Columbia and Virginia. Fair weather
has prevailed during the day IN all the
remaining districts. except light rains
In the Dakotas, the extreme northwest
and Eastern FLORIDA. The barometer has
risen In the Aileghany regions and on
the Atlantic Coast from Cape Cod to
FLORIDA. II has fallen from the Mtssto>
sippi river eastward. except IN the ex>
treme northwest, where Y has rises
slightly. The temperature is from 10 q
30 degrees lower In all the regions eaan
Of the Alleghanies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Ixnchhnrg CITY Officers.

LYNCHBURG. VA. April l5.-Speclal.-
Chairman Christian, of the city Demo-
cratic executive committee, has called a
meeting Of that body in his office on
Monday afternoon to decide on the best
plan Of selecting candidates for the cleo
ton of councilmen on May 18th.
The sales Of tobacco on this market Tor
the week il st closed aggregated 3eS.OO
nonnds. decrease under last week OF
81 900 pounds. The amount sold during
the season up to date is l6S4S.c~ pounds
an increase OF 6Gf 900 pounds over the
same period of last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
No More Gold Certificates.

retary Carlisle to-day directed the sub
treasurers throughout the United States
to issue no more gold certificates at pres
ent. In doing so he simply obeyed the
law. which provides that the, Secretary
OF the Treasury shall suspend the issue
OF such gold certificates whenever the
amount OF gold coin and gold bullion In
the treasury reserved for the redemp-
tion OF United States notes falls below
$780, 10000.
In explaining his action on this SUBJ
feet, Secretary Carlisle said this after
noon that While $40 900 gold reserve bad
not yet been reached. he was so close to
IL that prudence dictated that no more
gold certificates would be issued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Tho Spanish Fleet.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April l5.-The
admiral comanding the Spanish fleet,
which will participate in the naval re-
view, telegraphed the Navy Department
to-day from Havana that he expects to
sail for the United States tomorrow with
the "Riena Regenta," "Infanta Isabel
and "Nueva Espana," towing the cara
vels Santa Maria" 'Pinta" and Nina
If the weather permits he will stop at
Hampton Roads, if not he will so direct
to New York
The department has been advised that
the Argentina cruiser, "Ninth of July"
sailed from New Castle for Hampton
Roads on the % instant, and should
reach here before many days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
SOUTHERH LEAGUE PLAYERS.
Two Games Each at Nashville and Now
OrIeans-The Results.

NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-The New
Orleans team obtained President Harts
consent TO play two games to-day. Kelly,
Of the Mobiles. refused to play but one.
and Umpire Lewis gave New Orleans
the first game by score Of 0 to o. The
second game resulted:
r. B.H. e.
New Orleans .20OOO1O0o-3 6 4
Mobiles .........2 002O01x-5 Z 2
Batteries: Leach and Jutzen; Daniels
and frost.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, April 15.-The
League game here to-day resulted:
r. BH. f.
Montgomerys .24O2OO2SO-13 Il 4
Birminghams Il 20000O-3 8 2
Batteries: Wilson and armstrong;
Duryea and Earle.
SAVANNAH. April 15.-The ball game
here to-day resulted
R.BH.
Savannahs .....0 2 0 0 0-6 II /
Chattanooga ..1O11O0O0 O0O-3 4 3
Batteries: Petty and Hurley; j. Meme
fee. Nevins and Selbays.
CHARLESTON, April i5.-To-days
game resulted:
R.B.H.
Charlestons .......................O b
AtantaS ..........................1
Batteries: Killeen and Sugden; keenan,
and Murphy.
AUGUSTA, April 15.-The game here
to-day resuiteds-----~- -,---..s~ -7-.--.-----s--
Augustus .......44024000 0-A IL s
Macons .........0114 40040 0-l0 6 II
Batteries: Stafford and Wilson; Abbey
and Hess
NASHVILLE. TENN. April 15.-Two
games were played here to-day. as fol-
lows:
Q'irst game) II.
NashVilleS .....,..........O u /
Batteries: Vickery and Somers; Mason
and Rogers.
Second game.) X.
Nashvilles ...............00O IL 6
Memphis .................O OH-
Batteries: Wilrock and Boa; Vickery,
Gillen. Boxingdale and Somers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
POSTOFFICE ROBBED.
A Negro Arrested and Confesses tho Crime,
duplicating Another.

SURRY c. H.. VA. April is. Special
The postoffce at this place was entered last
night and two registered letters, q small
amount of stamps and all the mail locks
and keys were stolen.
This morning negro named Alex. Graves
was suspected and arrested while trying to
escape. Eight dollars and some cents were
found on his person. and KEY that would
unlock the pos Office was found in bis shoe.
He confessed the Grim and Implicated an
other negro named B g. Wilson as his ac-
complice. he told where the stamps. mail
locks. &C.. could 10 found. and they were
recovered at once.
Tne negro Alex. Graves also confessed
that he and Wilson were tie same parties
that entered the dwelling aud botel OF o..
J. Whitley, at this place, on Sunday night
last and stole lot OF bed clothes, &c.
At this hour there is nice Rsgtle rain
falling which will do much good. as 1t IL
v.ry dry and dusty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
VERY GRATE CHARGES
Made Against RaIrigh's Municipal Of
ficers.

RALEIGH, n c., April 15.-Special.-
AS the time approaches for the muni-
cipal election here. May lst, a very bitter
fight is being waged on the present city
officials A communication appeared yes
terday, which charged that there were
half dozen gambling resorts within
a stones throw of police headquarters, and
that liquor is sold without license, and
winked at by the police. This reckless
and unjust charge was taken up by the
morning daily papers to-day. which de
clarcd that Raleigh was as descent and
law-abiding and as free from vice and
violation of law as any city in North
Carolina.
J. X. Brumer. Worlds Fair commissioner
for North Carolina, announces that he
will leave Monday for Chicago, where he
will have his headquarters from this
time on throughout the fair Mr.. p. NJ
Wilson. commissioner OF exhibits for this
State. has gone 10 Chicago, and is there
receiving and arranging the exhibits as
they arrive. Exhibits are now leaving
this State for Chicago by the carload
every day
man was arrested here to-day sup
,.d 20 pc John Allen Johnston, who
shot officer John r. Upchurch two weeks
ago, but upon investigation he was found
TO be the wrong man and was released
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Relief FOR CYCLONE SUFFERERS.
Memphis Merchants Send Provisions to
Robinsonville-The Damage.

MEMPHIS, TENN. April 15.-The suf-
ferers at Robinsonville, Miss. which was
wiped off the map. are being cared for
by the relief committee. Thousands OF
dollars were contributed by citizens OF
Memphis TO aid the sufferers. The Hi
nois Central Railroad Company sent out
a freight train yesterday to Robinson
VILE loaded with provisions. etc, con-
tributed by the merchants Of Memphis.
L. c. McCarroll died yesterday from
Injuries received at R9binsonville. Wed
nesdays cyclone struck a portion OF
Corinth, Miss. wreclqng the Alcorn
Woolen Mills and dernolishing num-
Der Of other buildings. The village OF
Mason, Tenn. few miles from Browns
Vile. was almost wiped out of existence.
No fatalities are reported. but a score OF
people are more or less seriously In
jured. At Mariana and Lonoke, Ark,
the damage from the tornado is enor-
nous.
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The baseball club of the Standard Oil
Company will make their initial appear
ance Friday. when they meet the Rich
mond College Toys. AS the benefit is for
tn, South Carolina ;able OF the Memorial
Bazaar. now being held at the armory.
a large attendance is expected.
Tickets have been issued and can be
obtained in all parts OF the city. the ad-
mission being twenty-five cents. No ex-
ira charge for the grand stand.
The petroleum boys have been practic-
ing every afternoon. and they will give
the colegians a nard fight.
The names and batting order of each
team will appear In Fridays paper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
TWO MORE NOMINATIONS.
Joseph =. Miller Appointed Commissioner
of Internal venue-Confirnations.

WASHINGTON, April 15-The Presi-
dent to-day nominated Joseph s. Miller,
OF West Virginia, Commissioner Of Inter-
nal Revenue.
John w. Riddle. Of Minnesota, the sec
retary of the legation of the United
States to Turkey.
Miler's Is the first case of reappoint
ment by Mr. Cleveland Of the same man
to the office held in Mr.. Cleveland's
former term.
Nominations Confirmed.
The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations:
Alexander w. Terrell, Of Texas, Minis
teS Plenipotentiary to Turkey.
John w. Riddle, OF Mime sofa, to be
secretary Of the legation to Turkey.
Edward II. Strobel, Of New York, Tr.rd
Assistant Secretary of State.
Darrell n. Morgan. Of Connecticut,
Treasurer OF the United States.
Joseph S. Miller. OF West Virginia,
Ccmmis sicner of Internal Revenue.
Conrad n. Jordan, of New York, AS
sistant Treasurer OF the United States
at New York city.
Richard II. Alvey. OF Maryland, chief
Justice OF the Court Of Appeals of the
District of Columbia.
Martin f. Morrlss, of the District OF
Columbia, associate Justice Of the Court
of Appeals for the District Of Columbia.
Seth Shepard. of Texas, associate JUS
tice OF the Court OF Appeals for the
District of Columbia.
Charles B. Bellinger. Of Oregon. United
States district judge for the district OF
Oregon.
Francis r. Lasslter, OF Virginia, attor-
ney Of the United States for the Eastern
district of Virginia.
Lucus Q. c. Lamar. Of Oxford, Miss,
Recorder Of the General Land Office.
Robert X. Gillespie. Of Gallatin, Tenn.
principal clerk OF public lands In the
General Land Office.
And the following postmasters John
A. Dyson, Washington, Ga; Conway G.
FIoweree, Vicksburg. Miss; Robert G.
Wright, Waynesboro, Va. and Richard
II. Adams, Radford. Va.