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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAY.
The Result Of Family Feud-Captain
John l.. TAYLOR Ill.

CHRISTIANSBURG.V VA. Jan. a.-Spe-
cial.-A shooting affair took place yester-
day morning about 1890 o'clock on FL
liott's creek, about six miles east of this
place, between William Atkinson and
John II. Richards. From Information re-
ceived II seems that the shooting is the
result OF an old feud between the parties.
who live as neighbors. Last week there
was a difficulty between Atkinsons boys
and Richards boys, which added to the
feud between the fathers Yesterday
morning Atkinson and Richards met In
the road near Richards house and en-
gagged In quarrel. which resulted in
Richards discharging his gun at Atkln-
son. the contents of which went through
his right arm and lodged in his side.
infiicting a painful and probably fatal
wound. Richards has not been arrested.
Lawrence Payne. the man who was In
3ured at the Kingston mines last Friday.
Is improving. and hopes OF his recovery
are now entertained.
Captain John l.. Taylor. prominent
merchant Of Cambria is in extremis with
pneumonia and not expected TO live.
Mr.. Charles III. Dunklee, aged eighty
two years and the oldest citizen Of our
town, died last week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
Seen from Car Windows In the Northwest.

a novel and interesting scene was
witnessed Friday last by passengers on
the South-bound train OF the spokane
End Northern" said Major Il. a. Routhe'
collector of customs at Northport.
About midway between Northport ana
Milington the train halted ard terrific
Yelling OF coyotes was heard on the OPP
posite side Of the Columbia river, Oh the
Colville Indian reservation. Simultane-
eusly a band of deer, including an CID
stag with enormous antlers, venerable
doe. and three fawns. nearly grown. came
leaning with the speed of the wind Iowa
over the rocks and down the mountain
side Without pausng an instant they
plunged into the river and swan across,
directly toward the place where the train
stood the locomotive meanwhile puffing
and Kissing In A manner calculated TO
brighten any animal under ordinary cir
cumstances There were about 80 Assem-
gers aboard, and they all crowded over
to the river side to obtain a view o. the
singular mountain scene.
THE deer swan swiftly, bearing up
stream. as a skillful oarsman would guide
a boat across the swift current TO avoid
being swept down long distance below
the intended destination. The stag main
tanned the lead. only his antlers showing
above the water. and every now and then
he lifted his head above the surface and
looked back TO see that the other members
OF the family were coming In his wake.
His companions kept close in the rear.
their little black noses showing above the
white-capped surface OF the swiftly-aow-
ing stream and presenting scene that /
would like very much 10 have photo
graphed. The herd came ashore within
sixty yards OF the train. and. although
several OF the passengers from the SLOGAN
mining camps had guns In their posses
sion. no one had the heart TO take a shot
at the pretty little animals that braved
the stormy river TO escape the ravenous
beasts, a large number Of which could
be seen skulking among the rocks or. the
opposite side. too cowardly even TO ven-
ture down to the waters edge In pur-
suit of their intended prey."-Spoxane
Review
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
,,oBsE PoWER or THE MONTEREY.
The witnesses OF the Trials Surprised That
II Fell Below That Required.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE report or
the trial board on the performance of the
Monterey has been received at the Navy
Department. and the calculations rela-
tive to the horse power are being verified.
The maximum horse power has not yet
heen verified. but Il is believed 10 be
slightly below the 500 required by the
contract. This is a surprise 10 all VINO
have watched the trials, as 1t was pe-
lieved the contract horse power would De
exceeded somewhat. Those who have
seen the photographs which showed the
Monterey under way ut full speed have
remarked upon the enormous bow wave
which gave the vessel the appearance OF
aiming for the bottom. 1t is possible that
the great Increase in resistance due TO
this wall of water accounts in part Tor
the falling off in horse power
The board reports that the performance
n the vessel was eminenty satisfactory
I'm every way. demonstrating the strength
durability and reliability OF hail and ma
ehnery. The engineer board report the
performance Of the machinery rs highly
satisfactory. there being no mishap OF
any kind. and remarkably little vibration
Of the engines, considering their size and
high speed The Ward boilers are COM
mended as having demonstrated the ease
with which they can be worked in
battery" and the entire freedom from
distress under strong forced draft. The
hoard also states that the performance
Of these boilers is so satisfactory as To
warrant their use for the greater part OF
the boiler power Of war vessels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
FUNERAL or MIR. PAGE.
oyster Tongers Go to Work-A Fire in
Portsmouth.

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 1.-Special.-The
funeral OF the late Holt w. Page, collsc-
tor OF Norfolk, took place this afternoon
nj $3.50 o'clock from st. Paui's =. Il.
church, and was conducted by Rev. i. ID.
Tucker. assisted by Rev. DIR. Q. 5. Bar
ten. of Christ church, and Rev. A. >.
Lloyd. OF ST. Luke's. There were present
Norfolk Lodge, +. Il. .. Elks. the John
s. Barbour Democratic Club, and an i'm
mense concourse of people from every
walk of life The church would not hold
one-tenth of those in attendance. IL was
the largest attendance seen at funeral
I'm this city since the death OF Captain
James Barron Hope.
Clear water on the flats off Hampton
Roads has enabled the oyster tongmtn
TO 20 to work. This morning fleet of
about 80 vessels were at work. oyster
men are now working night and day TO
keep up with orders.
A row Of frame houses on South street
extension, Portsmouth. was destroy I'd
by fire about 2 o'clock this morning.
Loss about $4,000 or $4,000: insurance
about $4,000
Six colored lunatics were taken to-day
from this city 10 tho asylum at Peters
burg.
Judge Brooke has granted charter 10
the Mercantile Joint Stock Company. Its
purposes are TO conduct general ner-
camille business. James Il. Brown IL
president, and the capital Is $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS.
xBYLL TO THIS END PASSES THIRD
READfNG IN THE SENATE.
Dill Passed by the House to Abolish the
State Bureau OF Labor statstics'
Reward for . Murderer.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 1.-Special-Fhe
Senate to-day passed the bill to its third
reading to provide precautions against
the spread OF contagious diseases. In
Guiding smallpox, cholera, etc. The Dill
also passed establishing a state motto,
which is TO be Latin sentence. "Esse
guam videri."
The bill providing for the establish
ment Of a national PARK in North Caro-
lima, probably TO be upon Grandfather
Mountain, passed its third reading In the
House to-day.
The most important action taken by
the LEGISLATURE this session was the pas
sage OF bill In the House to-day after
a long discussion to abolish the state
bureau Of Labor Statistics. This bureau
was established few years ago as an
experiment Captain w. 5. Harris, or
this city, Is at present commissioner OIL
labor statistics IL charge of the bureau.
At the close Of business in the House
to-day Representative Parmele. OF VIII
mlngton. again rose % point Oh per
sonal privilege. and defended his position
in the Wilmington and Weldon tax mat
ter. end made several structures upon
the Wilmington Messenger, which had
again attacked him.
Governor Carr to-day offered one num-
dred dollars reward for the capture OF
Addison Anderson, the murderer OF FRANK
Howard IN Wilson county, last December
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
Fatal SHOOTING AFFAIR.
Resignation at the City Council Meeting
Captain Burrow Dead

PETERSBIrRG. VA. Feb. 1.-Specal.-
stanh.n blank tcoiored) shot and killed
another negro named Willie Jones to-
night The shooung occurred In room
back Of the bar-room Of Heelan & Holly,
on the corner of High and Snort Market
streets The shooting is claimed by bland
and others who witnessed II to have been
accidental. James Hill (coloreD, wit
ness to the affair. says that he had
pistol in the inside pocket Of his over
coat. and that when he got into the room
Jones took the pistol out OF his OHilfs)
pocket and playfully aimed II at Bland,
who was living on a table. Some one in
the room remarked to Bland that Jones
was aiming the pistol at him, whereupon
Rland got I'D off the table and attempted
10 wrench the pistol out OF Jones hand,
and in the scufie the pistol was acct
dentally discharged. The ball entered
over the left temple. post mortem ex-
animation was made by the coroner Or.
II. G. Leigh The jury was adjourned
over until tomorrow at 1880 O'Clock.
Bland was committed TO jail.
CAPTAIN John G. Burrow. one OF the
most prominent citizens Of Prince George.
died last night at his home in that coun-
ty aged ninety years.
At a meeting of the city council TO-
night, a lengthy report was received from
the water-works committee in reference
to increasing the present supply or city
water. This Is proposed 20 be accom-
pishsd by building a dam across Lieuten-
ant run, near Butterworth's bridge, to
cost $4,000 Further action on the report
will be taken at the next meeting.
The council made an appropriation OF
$500. TO be expended in laying water
mains on some Of the streets.
Mr. William -. Mcllwaine, chairman
Of the fire commissioners, rendered his
resignation az member OF the council,
which was laid on the table.
Mr. William II. Mckinney, president Of
:he city council. rendered his resignation
as a member OF the school board from the
Second district. and MIR. Alexander Ham
ilton was elected to II the vacancy.
The Index-Appeal. in its issue to-mo--
row, viii publish communication signed
"A Citizen OF Richmond" suggesting
Captain S. Woodson Venable, Of Peters
burg. as n candidate for the Governor
ship Of Virginia. Captain Nenable Is the
father Of ex-ConSressman Edward 6.
Venable, and 10 one of the weaithiest to-
bacconlsts here. He is chairman OF the
finance committee OF the city council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
DEFENDING ". EJFFEL.
VI. Rousseaue, His Counsel, Says the
Panama Profits Are a Myth.

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The trial Of the Pan
ANA defendants was resumed to-day. jhe
courtroom was crowded with people
anxious to hear NJ. Waldreck Rousseaue's
defense Of NJ Eiffel. He began by re-
marking that the prosecuting officer III
his five days speech, indicting the ac-
cused had occupied scarcely nifty lines
with the charges against NJ. Eiffei. This
the counsel argued. indicated a belief In
NJ. EiffeTs innocence. He declared that
his client. without inquiry having been
made or proof adduced. had been re
preached with making profit of $1,000, 600
francs out of his contract with the COM
pany. This charge, counsel said was
typical Of the period OF fertile calumnes.
when the informer Ind become the fourth
power In the State. NJ Eiffel had had his
accounts audited. and no breach Of trust
had been revealed. He had accepted the
contract, which involved great difficulty
and risk, and had commenced his work
without delay. This work NJ. Eiffel had
pushed forward actively, until he was
notified by the company to cease opera
tons. The profits, he said, were myth
cal. He will resume his argument to-
morrow.
NJ. Baihaut, ex-Minister of Public
Works now awaiting trial for accepting
Panama money, has decided to restore
TO NJ. Mariotte. a journalist. the amount
Of damage and cost. of which the latter
was mulcted in a libel suit in 1888, NJ.
Baihaut was the complainant in this suit.
NJ. Marlotte had accused him OF accept
Ing Panama money. NJ. Baihaut had
denied the truth of the accusation and
had brought his accuser into court as he
said to vindcate his character Besides
paying damages and costs, VI. Mariotte
had 10 serve twenty days in prison. At
this time Baihaut wrote 20 the newspapers
that the sentence was not half heavy
enough TO punish such a constituencies
liar and BLACKBOARD.
NJ. Baihaut yesterday resigned the presl-
dency OF the Society for the Promotion
of Morality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
Captain David Van Wagner Dead.

SALUDA, VA. Feb. 1.-Special.-Cap-
tain David Van Wagner, one of our Oldest
and most reliable citizens. died at his
home in Urbanna Monday night. Captain
Wagner had been q familiar figure along
the Rappahannock for nearly half cen
fury, pursuing his neutrality-suspicious.
wharves. bridges, etc.
Strenuous efforts are being made to
obtain licenses TO sell whisky again in
this quiet village. Judge Garrett having
uniformly respected the almost unanimous
wishes of the white people of the com
munity in refusing to license the liquor
men seem to hope for better Tor worse
things from Judge Wright, who is ex-
pected TO sit here next Tuesday TO hear
argument pro and con in the matter.
The temperance folks will be ably rep
resented, as before. by John b. Donovan,
Esq, of Mathews For them to fail would
be a great setback TO the place. as it
has become a favorite resort for many OF
those who wish to find delightful sum
rner retreat in the cooling shade OF one
Of the loveliest oak groves in this lovely
land
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
PERSONAL AND GEyGRAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmonds Ciu-
zrns and Other Matters.


Inters,t,nr Fact. About Rlchmond's Ciu-
zens and Other Matters.
Mr.. J. b. Gray, Of Philadelphia. is in
the city.
Mr.. John C. Small left Tuesday evening
for a business trip to New York.
Mr.. II. y. Moon has returned home after
a prolonged visit to Trenton, y. }.
Mrs. ). S. Craig, Of Cold sulphur Springs.
is visiting Mrs. w. c. Camp, 800 east
Grace street.
In the cl ercery court yesterday Marie
T.. Kelley qualified as Administrative or
the estate of Mary Kelley.
Messrs. A. 3. Duesberry. Of Norfolk.
and !. r. Hockaday of Roanoke, both
formerly of Richmond, are in the city.
Mr.. James c. Smith has bought out
the interest Of Mr.. j. c. Small in the
Commercial Hotel and restaurant for
T,2SO57
A letter has been received from Rev.
DR.. T. G.. Dashiell. who is at Kingston,
Jamaica. He is much better than whan
he left home.
The ladies' Of the lakewood Memorial
Association met at st. Johns Sunday
school yesterday afternoon. They trans
acted only routine business.
The Times acknowledges the receipt OF
g from &C" for the destitute family on
Mosby street, whose condition was men
toned In these columns few days ago.
Jo2pa Lodge. No. 40. Thomas Whittet,
master, has been called to meet at the
Masonic Temple at 1880 this evening. The
Master Masons degree will be conferred.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of Cen
tenary Methodist church Will hold a
special service Friday evening, for which
an interesting programme has been ar
ranged.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr..
J. a. Bailey. of Keysville. Va, TO Miss
Cornelia Williams, at the latter's resi-
dence, 1914 Broad street, on Tuesday
February 7th.
Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
terday were the following: DIR. J. T. VIII
liams FISH commissioner of Northamp-
ton county; c. L. Babcock. treasurer OK
Charles City county.
The funeral of Mrs. Arthur NJ Gum
and her infant child. Lee Gibson, both
Of whom died Tuesday evening, will take
place at II o'clock this evening from
Grovs-avenue Baptist church
The Eagle Cornet Band in the East
End is practicing regularly at Paramount
twice a week. and Is improving rapidly
They now have twenty-one pieces. and
promise to be one Of the best bands In
the city. j. NJ. Rayhorn is leader.
Mr.. Ira Mowery. general agent OF
Brooklyn Life Insurance Company OF
New York, went 10 New York yesterday
on a business trip. and while there Will
visit the American Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty 10 Animals.
DR.. James Nelson, president Richmond
Female Institute. mas returned from
Faimville. Va. He says he found the
State Female Normal School In pros
porous condition and the health Of teachers
and pupils excellent. The new building
will be ready for occupancy by the be-
ginning of the next session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
POsfnffice Robbers Canfurcd.

WINDSOR, VA, Feb. 1.-Speeial.-The
postoffice at this place was entered and
robbed at an early hour this morning by
two unknown negroes. They secured a
small sum Of money and rifed several
letters and packages. On pursuit they
we're overtaken. and after quite a lively
combat one was captured. after receiving
a very dangerous wound in the back from
q S2-calibre pistol. The other party es-
capped and is yet at large The captured
man gives his name as Davie Pierce, Of
Portsmouth Va, King street. On being
searched number of skeleton keys were
found on his person and some of the
stolen goods. He is now under the care
of a physician, who seems 10 entertain
grave doubts Of his recovery. The United
States postoffice officials have been prop
erly notified.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
EDMUNDS-OTEY NUPTIALS.
Son OF Congressman Edmunds Welded In
Lynchburg.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. Especial
Another beautiful marriage was cele-
brated at st. Paurs church last night
10 make one more addition TO the number
of such interesting events that has mace
the time-honored and sacred old bulldihg
famous. on this occasion the interior
had been beautifully decorated and the
soft rays of the lamps lent pleasant
effect to the scene.
The contracting parties were Mr. faui
Darlington Edmunds, the popular son
of our popular congressman. Hon. faul
G. Edmunds. and Miss Mallie Otey, the
beautiful daughter of Mrs. w. ii. Otey'
IL was blue and white wedding, the
bridesmaids wearing gowns OF blue ana
white, the colors alternating. At O'CLOCK
the church was filled with strains OF
marriage music and the bridal party
entered in the following order: The ush-
ers came first, and were Messrs. i. IL.
Ryland, A. ii. Jennings, Harry Hammer,
j. ID. Holt Jr, G. Il. Rowlett. T. Il.
Craddock, ID. w. Sale and w. d. Fauntle-
roy. They were followed by the grooms-
men and bridesmaids, as follows: w. II.
Edmunds and Miss Maggie Payne, Du-
val Adams and Miss Carrie Daniel, j.
O. Harvey and Miss Mary Lee, o. Il.
c. Radford and Miss Mamie Hutter.
j. .. w dlkef anu MlSS l<diAit Ctnitts
]. L. Otey and Miss Fauntleroy, Y. p.
Marshall and Miss Lucy Lewis, II. D..
Flood and Miss Tucker Clark, Y. c. X.
Nelson and Miss Nina Holt and w. A.
Glasgow and Miss Nathalie Otey.
The bride, preceded by Miss Minor Otey,
her sister. and maid of honor. entered
alone. and was beautifully attired in a
gown OF white silk and carried brides
roses. With grace and ease she walked
I'd the aisle to the chancel, where she
was met by the groom. who had entered
from the side with Mr.. X. y. Bower,
his best man. The party then arranged
themselves around the altar and Mr.. Car
son proceeded TO perform the impressive
ceremony Of the Episcopal ritual.
The ceremony over the party in reverse
order left the church and repaired to the
home OF the bride, on Federal Hill. where
a reception was held, and the happy cou-
pie received the congratulations of their
hosts Of friends who gathered in honor or
the occasion.
MIR. and Mrs. Edmunds left on the east
bound Chesapeake and Ohio train for
Richmond and Washington.
They Will visit New York and Phila-
delphia before their return. Later they
will leave for Sioux City, Ia, where the
groom represents large interests, and
where they will make their future home.
As an evidence OF the esteem In which the
couple are held, the bride was the re-
cipient of numerous and handsome pres
ents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
The Publication Denied.

BERLIN. Feb. 1.-The North German
Gazette publishes a semi-oflicial protest
In the form of letter against the asser-
ton of the MOniteur de Rome that Cen
eral Won Loe. appointed by Emperor VIII
liam TO congratulate the Pope upon MS
episcopal jubilee. has been instructed to
induce the Pope If possible 10 influence
German clericals in favor Of the Army
bill. The Moniteur made this charge out
Of the whole cloth. says the correspon-
dent, soa as to get a text for a lying
editorial article intended 10 ineite German
Catholics against the Government, and
thus thwart the Emperor's purpose TO
pass the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
Christian Endeavor Nass Meeting.

The Christian Endeavor Societies Of
Richmond will celebrate the twelfth ami
versary of that Society with q. mass-meet-
ing at the Grace-street Presbyterian
church tonight, when appropriate ser
vices will be held
The week Is set apart az one of self
denial by Christian Endeavorers. and 1t
is contemplated 10 make a practical de-
inonstration OF this idea by special oter-
ing 10 mission work.
This Society. which numbers one and
a half million members scattered over
the civilized world was started by the
present head Of the Society. President
Francis L. Clark. in n Congregational
Church. in Augusta. Maine, twelve years
ago to-day.
Mr.. Clark is now on tour OF the world,
and mas found enthusiastic Christian
Endeavorers in large numbers in Austria
liza. China, India and the Islands OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
MARY WASHINGTON MONUMENT
The Virginia Association Wants Better
Ono Than Tint Proposed.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Feb. l.
Specialist regular meeting OF the
Mary Washington Monument Association
Of Fredericksburg Va, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this Association re-
quest the National Mary Washington
Memorial Association to reconsider It's
recent action touching the present cree
ton Of the proposed monument to the
memory Of Mary Washington at cost
Of s1l 900. and to postpone the execution
Of any contract for said monument for
one year longer. and to make strenuous
efforts during said period to collect more
money 10 build n more imposing structure
to this great woman's memory, to which
effort this Association pledges its earnest
cooperation"
Hon. A. P. Rowe, Mayor, and Hon.
Joseph s. Potter will tomorrow visit Mrs.
Chief-Justice Waite. president OF the
National Association, at her home In
Washington, to confer with her and
others, at which time the resolution VIII
be presented.
1t is the general wish here that the re-
quest of this Association may be COM
piled with.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-02
Mr.. Uaney Dies OF His Injuries.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Feb. l.
Speclal.-Claude Haney died last night
at his boarding house, in this city. Of
injuries received In the railroad accident
at Rapidan on the 18th Of January. One
of his ankles was so badly crushed in
that accident that amputation was neces-
sary, and the operation was performed
a week ago. His body was taken to-day
TO his old home in Shenandoah for In
terment. 1t was accompanied by his
mother and brothers.
A german was given Miss Natalie Otey
ut the residence Of Mr.. +. Berger Moran,
after the Columbian concert. The dane
ing was led by Messrs. Aldrich and
Rutherford.
Mr.. Lacy Ewing. a son OF DR.. w. a.
Ewing, of New York. is very i'll of peri
tonitis at the University. Drs. Mcclure
and Dabney performed an operation to
relieve him, but his condition remains
critical