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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
JAMES ANTHOSY FROUDE.
An Estimate of the Historian bya Com
temporary.

James Anthony Froude, the historian.
Is a tall, keen eyed. handsome man Of sim
gularly genial manner with a rudy clean
shaven face framed in close fitting iron
gray side whiskers, and looks quite a de-
cade younger than his years which are
four and seventy. He early lIl.ad me
church for literature, which he has en-
rlched immeasurably. IL IS now four aud
thirty years since his mastery History
Of England from the FAN Of Woisey '
the Defeat OF the Spanish Armada made
its appearance. As Is well known, It's most
marked feature Is an elaborate attempt
TO vindlcate the reputation OF Henry VII
Perhaps no historical work has ever been
the subject Of keener controversy, fnr
despite his learning, which Is great ana
his briliancy, which Is greater Mr
Froude hicks altogether the one indspea-
sable quality OF the true historian. acel-
racv: vet withal ne is widely read where
Freeman would seem intolerably lear1st
and pedantIc and Lecky TOO phiiosorhc
TO be lively. His pen has played upon te
English language as none other of mis-
generation has done. save those or New
man and OF Ruskin. His last published
work. a biography OF Disraeli, appeared
some two years since. lie has known ail
the literary and other celebrities OF his
day. but he declares that the names N
Dickens. Tennyson and Carlyle will alone
stand the test OF time He lives %. me
most southerly part Of England, aHd IS
much given TO catching and 10 abusing
the Irish.-Lippincott' Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
A Pioneer Yacntsman.

II was In 1901 that Captain George
Crowninshield, Of Salem. Massachusetts,
placed an order for a sloop yacnt oi ABOUT
twenty-five tons with his fellow-to"nsnan
Christopher Turner a famous snlpwrlBnt
of that day. She was named the Jener-
son., after the newly elected PRESIDENT.
and FORTHWITH entered upon career OF
pleasure cruising, with no rivals ID her
class. So far as known she was the nrst
American boat OF sea-going dimensions
designed and built specially Tor yachting
purposes. Salem was then at the zenith
of her maritime prosperity, and the
Crownlnshieds were among her most
prosperous and daring sea-captains and
ship-owners.
The peaceful voyages along the pictures
que North Shore came to an abrupt end
in 1872, when Captain George promptly
accepted England's challenge Tor series
Of international races on the high seas.
He shipped a crew Of twenty men, gave
the Jefferson as big a gun as she could
safely carry, and sent her out as prlVa-
teer. Within a few days she won an
exciting race with the British schooner
Nymph, and putting a prize crew on
board, sent her home to Salem. Two
other captures were the additional rewards
Of this voyage. Thus early did the one
existing Yankee yacht establish credi-
table reputation for speed and efficiency.
1t is perhaps worth noting that this
pioneer yachtsman was the owner or an
America that long antedated the renowned
schooner of the same name and won Sc
ries of races I'm comparison with which the
excitements Of cup contest fade into IN
elements Of cup contest fade into IN
significance. This original America made
four voyages as a privateer, capturing
certainly twenty-six, and probably be-
tween thirty and forty British vessels.
The total value of her prizes considera-
bly, exceeded one million dollars. she was
one Of the feetest vessels Of her day, and
could easily run away from anything
that was too big TO fight. That was
kind OF sailing race 10 stir yachtsman
heart. No preliminary correspondence,
no deeds of gift, the leading boat on her
best point Of sailing regardless OF time
allowance, and the prospect OF a fght
at close quarters for a finish.
The jefferson was sold in 1915 and turn
ed into a fishing smack, I'm which capa-
city she served for many years in the
waters about Nahant and Marbiehead.
Indeed, 1t is not beyond the range Of
possibility that she may be still afoat,
for the late b. w. Crowninshield says,
in an interesting pamphlet form when
many Of these facts are cleaned, that he
rad good reason for believing that she
survived only a few years ago. III there
is any chance of finding her and pre-
serving her as a relic, the Eastern Yacht
Club might well devote some of its sur
plus funds TO reftting her as permanent
annex for the handsome clubhouse on
Marblehead Neck.-Harper's weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

Regular Meeting-Number of Contracts
Awarded for supplies.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. oct. 20. 49,
Specialize regular quarterly session Of
the asylum directory took place yester-
day with Colonel Walter II. TAYLOR. Of
Norfolk presiding.
The annual report Of the Superinten-
dent, DIR. James ID. Moncure was read
and adopted, and $50 copies ordered TO
be printed. large number OF contracts
for furnishing the asylum with supplies.
for the quarter ending December 81, 1893.
was awarded
The board, in company with the ply
sicians, made critical inspection Of the
building and grounds Everything was
found in flrst-class condition.
After partaking OF a magnidcent din
ner the board adjourned TO meet in
January '4,
The bodies OF Captain Pete Vanborn
and Mr.. Purcell, who were drowned In
York river during the recent great storm.
were recovered yesterday That Of the
Captain was near the spot where he was
drowned, and that of Mr.. Purcell was
washed up on the shore at BiCelows.
near Captain Smonson's bOat-house.
The coroner Of the county summoned
a jury Of inquest upon the latter, and
after viewing the body. returned
verdict accidental drowning" The
body was taken, by friends, 20 Gloucester
for interment
General William b. Taliaferro, presi-
dent Of the Beard OF Visitors, OF the
College Of William and Mary, has ap-
pointed Colonel William Lamb, Of Nor
folk. a member OF the Executive Com
mittee, vice p Montague Thompson. de-
ceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
MR.. RATKINS ORDAINED
As a Baptist Minister-Oiher Chariottes'
willie Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Oct. %
special.-A very interesting service was
held at the Baptist church last night. 1t
was the occasion Of the ordaining of Mr.,
w. T.. Gwatkin to the ministry of that
church. A large audience was present
and the exercises were interesting ana
impressive.
A number Of prominent ministers were
present, who took part In the ordina-
ton services. Professor Noah X. DAVIS,
of the University, made the address on
the part Of the church, and the Rev. Or.
w. T.. Hatcher, Of Richmond delivered the
charge to the candidate. His address was
eloquent. but at the same time plain
and practical.
The case of the American Manganese
Company VS.. the Virginia Manganese
Company for damages, which has occu-
pied several days Of this week In the
Circuit Court, was decided yesterday IN
favor Of the Virginia company.
The Rev. J. William Jones, u. D., wen
known in Richmond and throughout the
South as an able minister and brave
soldier Of Confederate fame, and who Is
now the popular chaplain Of the Universe
ty of Virginia. is now in Louisville Ken
lucky, attending a reunion Of his famlly'
Or. Jones has five sons, four Of whom are
Baptist ministers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
THE STATE CONTEST.
cor. 0,FERRALL SPOKE LAST NIGHT
Ar RoANoKE CTR.
His Exposure Of the Record OF the rop"-
Iists was wIldly Cheered by the crowd
Meetings and speeches Elsewhere.

ROANOKE. VA. Oct. 20.-speeiai.-Col-
onel o'Fertan addressed large audience
Of ladies and gentlemen at the Academy
Of Music tonight. lie was in splendid
condition, after his rest OF two days, and
spoke for one and three-quarter hours
without faltering. The Colonel was par
ticularly happy. and very forcible In
handling the Populist party, and the
crowd grew Wild over his exposure OF Its
record. lie had been furnished by The
Times correspondent with a copy Of Can
dldate Cookies Roanoke speech. and waded
into that misguided gentleman with q
force that carried the crowd
The speech OF Colonel O'Ferrali tonight
was productive OF great good 10 the DEM
ocratic party here.
Colonel O'Ferral Will leave In the
morning for Wytheyille. where he VIII
speak AZ night. lie is well pleased with
his reception az all points in the South
west.
A PopuIist Sull-Hunt.
II now transpires that the statement
that the Populists OF this city and
county, IN pretending that they had made
no nomination for the State Senate in
opposition 10 j. Allen Watts, the Dem
ocratlc candidate, and would make none,
was incorrect on the 18th Of Septem-
Der w. H. Aluzer. OF Montgomery, was
nominated in a secret conference, held
here The Times representative having
been driven out. with the local reporters
Craig county had no representative in
the conference and was asked to endorse
it's action.
The candidacy Of r. 3. Wilson, Of
Salem. is simply 10 further deceive the
people, while a still-hunt is made for
Alters benefit.
Death OF Mr.. wadden.
Alexander waddelI. former owner OF
the Lynchburg News. died at Salem this
morning. Of paralysis aged seventy
eight years. His remains will be taken
to Lynchburg tomorrow for burial.
Police Justice Turner to-day decided
that the gas and water company must
conform 10 the city ordinance, requir-
ing the deposit OF a certified check for
500 before tearing up any paved street.
The company appealed.
Alexander Davis, a farmer, residing
at Bonsack, Roanoke county, died to-
day. His brother. A. J. Davis. sea mem
Der Of the special grand jury inyestigat-
ing the riot and that body adjourned
tin Monday.
Philip Kessler. an aged farmer on Back
Greek. Botetourt, was killed near Lithia,
by Shenandoah Valley train yesterday
afternoon. He was deaf and infrm, and
either did not hear the train or was
unable TO get out Of its way.
Colonel J. Hampton Hoge left last
night for Washington. to receive his
final instructions as consul TO Annoy.
China.
e. p. Spencer has been appointed to
succeed Fleming Loving. the defaulting
paying teller of the First National Bank,
and John T. Trout, receiving teller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Rndrord l,rmocrats Organizing.

RADFORD, VA. oct 9.-Special'-
Radford does not intend TO be behind
any other city in Virginia. In the matter
Of political organizations.
The East ward has organized Tyler
Democratic Club, and elected c. w.
Lucas. president; Judge w. d. Vaughan
and @. A. Sullivan, vice-presidents. and
c. e. A. Marshall, secretary and treas
urer.
In the West ward an O'Ferra1 CLUB
was organized with Colonel ), o. Crocket.
as -resldent General G.. c. Wharton and
Nv. II Adams. as vice-presidents, Fl. N.
Austin. secretary. and Oscar Laughon'
treasurer.
Both OF these clubs started of In a
fIourishlng manner, and with a large en-
rolment Of members
Judge John II. Fulton, OF Wythe, WIN De
asked ~ address the OFerrall Club In
Randolph Hall, Saturday night, october
DIST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
FAST BICYCLE RIDERS.
TWEHTY-THREE MEN Run FROM
STANTON no CHxMBERsBURG,
Hsmlin's "Nightinga q" Lowers the Three
Mile Record-General Results OF the
Races-The Campanis Ahead.

CHAMBERsBURG. PA. Oct. @.-in
order TO ascertain how fast relay OF
bicycle riders could make the run OF
160 miles, twenty-three riders from Staun-
ton, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Virginia;
Martinsburg. w. Va, Hagerstown, Nd,
and Chambersburg, Pa, tested their
strength to-day. Each wheeiman roae
about seven miles. The first rider left
Stanton at A. NJ, bearing a message
to the mayor of Chambersburg. VIM
chester, ninety-four miles was reached
at 1872. and the last rider w. Il. NC
Dowell. OF this place, reached mere at
4:32. making his run of seven miles IN
twenty minutes. The entire distance OF
iGO miles was covered by the relay or
tweuty-three riders in ten hours and
thirty-elght minutes. Most of the ride
was on mud roads.
The message reads as follows: "Staun-
ton. Va, October 10Th. The mayor or
stanton sends greetings to the mayor
of Chambersburg. Commodore webb
this moment C6 o'clock "A. Nd starts
his line of couriers TO your city. May
they have a safe and speedy trip and ma
you in good health and your city In a
prosperous condition. Yours truly, Alex.
II. Fultz. Mayor of Stanton, Va"
A large crowd assembled in the pub
lie square to receive Mcdowell and he
was given a hearty welcome.
Campania Leads.
NEW YORK, oct. 20.-The steamer
Campania arrived at the bar at 1927
p. NJ, beating the westward record by
eight minutes. She passed Daunts Rock
at 1 :35 r. NJ. October 18th. The Lucania,
Of the same line. previously held the
westward record, days - hours and IS
minutes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
The Growing Interest in Football.

There is no surer sign OF the steady adj
vancement of the standard Of play III
football than the continuous and wide
snread demand for coaches who are known
TO combine the highest theory with the
most skilful practice. Comment was
made recently In this direction touching
the Western colleges and athletic CLUBS,
and showing how great had been the re
suits in their improved form. The trip
made by the writer last winter convinced
him Of the value OF this missionary work,
and he again gladly offers to aid any and
all Western and Southern colleges in
securing an efficient coach. The demand
for instruction in football is as gratifying
as IL Is remarkable. All the smaller
Eastern and Western colleges will be pro-
yided with the best available coaches, and
their seasons work Is certain to show an
Improvement. Charles Gill. the famous
rtsher of Yale. SO. will coach Amherst;
Norton Yale), Dartmouth; Harmon
Graves. Lehigh, and, later, possibly
Trinity; Eugene Richards may coach Will
liams. A. A. Stage is at the Chicago
University, Frank Barbour at University
of Michigan. Ann Arbor; Noyes at North
western, Evanston, Illinois. This only
covers a comparatively few, but shows
how the smaller colleges are taking up
the game earnestly.
Our two national academies are making
more preparation for their match than in
any previous year. Laurie Bliss VIII
coach the West Point cadets, and J. A..
Hartwell will do the same for Annapolis.
In this connection it is gratifying 10 learn
that the annual match between the army
and navy cadets has finally become
recognized fixture. II Is safe TO say no
one course in their curriculum IS more
peculiarly suited to aid I'm the preparation
Of these young men for the work of their
after-life. -Harpers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
WESTERN N. G. BAPTISTS.
Election OF Onfcers-PromInent Guests of
the Convention.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., Oct. 2O.-special.-
Burt Justice, the man arrested for killing
young Robret keenan, on last Monday.
was discharged yesterday afternoon, the
coroners jury returning verdict to the
effect that the boy came to his death
from wound by a bullet from a gun
in the hands Of Burt Justice. and that
Burt Justice is guilty Of carelessness, but
not of a sufficient amount 10 constitute
criminality."
At their session yesterday the Baptsts
Of Western North Carolina elected j. II.
Tucker president of their convention. Mr.
Tucker Is prominent young attorney Of
this city. The other officers elected were
as follows: First vice-president, Rev.
George Wharton. Of Waynesville; second
Yice-president, ID. A. Glenn, OF Hender-
sonville; secretary, Rev. II. A. Sentell, of
Haywood county; treasurer, Boardman
stradley. Of this place. Rev. A. l. Justice
was reelected historian by reclamation.
Revs. c. c. Biting. OF Philadelphia
corresponding secretary Of the American
Baptist Publication Society r. p. Bell
Of Nashville, Tenn, corresponding secre-
tary OF the Sunday-School Board Of the
Southern Baptist Convention, and /. w
Thomas, one Of the corresponding mes
sengers from the state Convention, are
guests of the convention.
There is large number Of delegates
already in attendance.
At meeting of representative business
men OF Ashevlle, held in the office OF
Captain NJ. Il. Carter yesterday, the fol-
lowing was adopted:
Resolved, That the mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of the city of Asheville be
earnestly requested to open up a CORE
sspondence with the United Industrial
Company, and that they assure this com
pany that the city Of Asheville will do all
within It's, power 10 aid them in the estab-
lishment OF the proposed industries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

belonging to France and Germanv
bined and the English colonies bsS. CON
20 warships. OF their own. also
England has 50 warshlps bundloy .,.
France and Germany together bs,,. "u.e
a. Russia has altogether igo only
mostly small ones. and Italy has 81 .,ls
aggregate naval expenditure on las
is given as fls.4s0.a6, while ,ns'aai
France Is put at d0.69ls60: an Gu. q
A,7s5,57O; OF Russia. 5000. i39. and osT.-'iy
A.2l5,6S6. so that the present na,,i i'',y'
penditure Of England Is nearly eor.l - .-
that OF France, Germany and Do
combined.-London Standard. '-''a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
NO NOMINEE IN ALEXANDRIA
Democratic Convention Selects MIR. Gator
Who Declines.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Oct. 2O.-Speciai.
The regular Democratic convention
which adjourned on the 10th inst. for
ten days, met at the Opera House to-
day at noon. for the purpose Of nominat-
ing candidate for the House OF Del
egates from Alexandria city and county.
In the absence of the chairman of the
city Democratic Committee, who adjourn
ed the convention on the 10th. MIR. VII
Ham ii. Febrey. chairman OF the county
committee, called the convention to or
der.
bIr. Douglass Stuart. a prominent
young member OF the Alexandria Bar.
In a neat little speech placed in nomi-
nation the name OF James Il. Cation.
No others being placed In nomination.
Mr.. Cation received the unanimous vote.
A committee was appointed 70 wait on
Mr. Cation and inform him OF the ac-
tion OF the convention, and he received
quite an ovation as he entered the hall
Mr. Cation, I'm a short, but very impress
sive speech, endorsed the action OF the
convention throughout. but declined TO
accept the nomination for reasons best
known to himself. No one being offered
In nomination who would accept IL, the
convention adjourned sine die, without
making q nomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

Charlie, 1, 1; Courier 2. q Sabina. 8. 9;
Hundley. S. 4: Kaoline, 4. 8. Time,
2:f4A, 2:l41a.
To beat 2:30-Jlm Alone. 2:29h. To
beat 2:07I4--AriOn. 211. To beat 2:82-
Campbell Brown. 2:25. To beat the
three mile record OF Nightingale,
G:55Ib To beat 2;153t-Jennie Wilkes.
2:I2h. To beat 2:16l7-Nannie Ward,
216 To beat 2:13%-Strady H.. 2:13.
To beat 30O-Ela Mack 2:30A.
Game Given to Petarsburgs
Baseball cranks win remember the
game played In September between the
Virginias and Petersburgs. which was
stopped in the eighth inning on account
Of darkness. and the score 'set back"
TO the seventh inning. thus giving the
game to the Virginias, has been contested
by the Petersburgs. and the board of
arbitration met Wednesday and decided
that the Petersburgs were entitled to the
game under the rules.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
6RAVELY IN PRINCESS ANNE.
Three Important Norfolk Suits to Go to
the Supreme Court of Appeals.

Nlt NthfA VI ApPtdsh'
NORFOLK, VA, oct 2O.-The Popuiist
candidate for encouragement. Mr.. w. II.
Gravely, spoke at Lands Store. Prin-
cess Anne county. to-day. Mr.. Edmund
Ruf1n, OF this city, one OF Norfolk's
brightest young lawyers, was present, and
ht the urgent request Of the Democratic
Committee, q division OF time was ar
ranged. About two hundred and fifty
people were present, and the discussion
was more than satisfactory TO the Demo-
Gratis
The cotton exchange and the railroads
terminating here have come to an agree
ment, and have appointed a committee to
adjust freight rates so as to da away
with the determinations against this city.
1t is now said that Norfolk will get her
fair proportion Of the cotton Of Caro-
inas which would naturally come TO this
port.
MIR. James Riddle, OF Petersburg, has
been awarded the contract for improving
and beauufying the park recently pur-
chased by the city at one hundred and
forty thousand dollars. The property is
on Tanners Creek about one mile and a
half from Main street, and will be reach
ed by the street car line. Mr.. Riddle says
he will make II one OF the most beautiful
parks in Virginia.
For the past week the Corporation
Court Of Norfolk has been engaged in
the trial Of a suit involving the right to
10000 worth Of property in the heart of
the city. The suit was brought by Mrs. w.
i. Hudgins, Of Norfolk wife of the cap
tain OF the oyster boat, Chesapeake. Miss
Celesta Montelant. Of Paris France. and
Mrs. Clara c. Lackey. of Fairfax county,
Va, to secure about three acres OF land
on Chapel and Calvers streets.
They claim TO have inherited the pro-
perry from Mr.. Mavis lie Masurier who
bought II In 1905. land who died without
disposing OF II in 1893. BY some mistake
the property was transferred by commits
sioners without consideration and changed
hands several times, and is now held by
the William ii. Turner estate and others
Some Of the best lawyers In the city
were employed. The jury brought I'm a YER
diet for the plaintiff Like the Brambleton
suit involving $4,000, and the Client
suit. $4,000 this case win be taken to
the Court OF Appeals. All three OF these
cases were decided in favor of the plain
TINS and Will work hardships upon a
large number Of people unless reversed by
the Court Of Appeals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

here, otherwise they will be sent back
10 England.
The isle OF Wight, the new steamship
Just completed for the Old Dominion
Steamship Company, 70 ply between TINS
mort Norfolk and Smithfieid. arrived
here Yesterday, under command OF Cap
tain o. G. Delk. The new steamer is
very attractive. and is a companion 70 the
I,uray and Northampton. The hull is
Of wood. and was built by Herbert Law
renee. OF Brooklyn, while the joiner work
was done by William Rowland, OF New
York. and her engines and boiler were
made by the Morgan Iron Works. also OF
New York. She is painted white, with
gold trimmings, and the upholstering is
OF light corduroy and old plush, and
harmonizes well with the interior TRIM
rningS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21

THE women OF Brooklyn" says the
New York Herald. Endorsed the candi-
dacy Of Charles A. Sehieren for Mayor
yesterday afternoon, amid the fiuttering
Of handkerchiefs. the clapping OF hands
and enthusiasm such as is seldom dis
played by members OF the gentler sex.
Those who participated I'm the meeting
were the wives Of many OF the best
known. most influential and wealthy citi-
zens OF Brooklyn. They had gathered in
mass meeting I'm Memorial Hall in the
Young Women's Christian Association
building to protest against ring rule in
Brooklyn, to pledge themselves to use
their home influence for the election OF
better men 10 local office. and 10 urge
every voter OF their acquaintance 10 cast
his ballot on election day for Mr..
Schieren as the only way IN which TO
wrest control OF the city from BOSSES"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-21
Wnr Against The Standards

MADRID, Oct. 20-The Spanish Con-
SUI at Oran states that an active propa-
ganda is being carried on alons the Al
gerian frontier to incite the Tribes TO
war against the Spaniards, and that
10000 Kabyles have abandoned work I'm
the mines and are making preparations
10 join their brother tribesmen in the
holy war against the Spanish forces IN
Morocco.
The commission Of military engineers
and generals sent to Melilla 20 Law out
a plan Of campaign returned to Malaga
to-day. They say that 1900 Spanish
troops will be needed TO disloGge the
hostile tribesmen from their trenches in
the mountains.