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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18

ducts Of petroleum for gas companies
supplies, and that the fight now being
made against him was instigated by the
Standard OIL Company through its agents
in this city lie also said that within
twenty-four hours OF the awarding OF
the contract he had been notified by the
Independent OIL interest that the prices
had been temporarily advanced. He
claimed that he had not deviated from
the strict Interpretation Of his con-
tract. as would be proved by future de-
velopments.
The Committee on Light viii not meet
for perhaps ten days 20 come, for the
reason that Chairman Gum and Mr..
Grimes. OF the committee. are at present
I'm Chicago, while Superintendent Adams
left for the Worlds Fair yesterday after
noon.
A few days ago Mr. Adams had to
refuse several car loads OF oil sent by
the contractor which came not up TO
the quality called for in the contract
and Temporary arrangements had 70 be
made with Harwood Brothers to secure
the necessary supply Of oil
Mr. John T. HarwoOd stated last even
ing. that upon his telegraphic order one
tank-car OF oil, containing 1902 gallons,
would arrive later in the evening and
that four more cars would follow III
short intervals, making a total or 5t'lo'
gallons. He added that the committee
had placed with him an order to furnlsh
oil for the present 10 the city at the
rate OF 1000 gallons per week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18

the first celebrated in the new Forest
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church OF
Avondale. Cincinnati. Ohio. this morning
at a quarter before eleven. DR.. William
T. Mathews, OF Manchester. Va, was
married TO Miss Annie A. Graham, OF
Avondale. the ceremony being performed
by Rev. DR.. j. J. w. Peters. the pastor.
The altar was artistically decorated in
white. while palms. dahlas and smilax
lent beauty 10 grace the scene. The bridal
party consisted OF the groom. accompa-
MED by his best man, Mr.. ]. W. Graham;
the bride, with her sister. Miss Martha
Graham. as maid Of honor. The ushers
were Mr.. Frank. Of st. Louis: Mr.. Luke
Smith and Mr.. T. w. Mitchell, OF Avon
dale
The bride wore gown OF white silk
MULE. large white felt hat, and carried
a bouquet OF bridal roses. Her maid Of
honor wore similar gown and carried
white carnations.
Immediately after the ceremony DR.. and
Mrs. Mathews left for Chicago
The bride is an accomplished young
lady, the daughter OF Captain Graham.
who formerly resided in Chesterfield coun-
ty but is now a large lumber dealer in
Cincinnati The family formerly had a
beautiful home at Granite, near Manches-
ter, and were great favorites in that city
and in Richmond.
Dr. Mathews Is the youngest son OF DR..
T. T.. Mathews, OF Manchester. and IL one
OF the best known and most successful
young physicians in the State He is as
ISOLATED In the medical profession with
DR. J. VI. Wingfield. his brother-in-law.
end has an extensive practice in the city
across the James.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
ALAEGE MELTING
Lee and whitehead Address an Immense
crowd ON the Court. Green a. Chatham.

Lee and Whitehead Address an Immense
crowd ON tho Court. Green a Chatham.
Colonel Thomas Whitehead returned yes
day from Chatham, where ON Monday he
and General Fitz Lee addressed a crowd
of at least one thousand Democrats. The
Confederate cavalry were down from the
mountains in large numbers and listened
iuteuuy 90 both speeches
The judge rendered the use Of the coun-
tv courtroom Tor the speaking but the
crowd was GO large thar they adjourned
90 the court green, and when General Lee
recalled bis ola war jokes or Colonel
Whitehead told one OF his famous aucc-
dotes they would give the old rebel ycll
i'm il could Doe heard q mile. Great en-
,husasm was aroused. and the Populist
speakers We're unable TO hold the crowd,
even a large number Of negroes listening
patiently and approximately 10 the Demo-
cratic speakers throughout.
Colonel Whitehead says that quite
large amount Of tobacco is SIN in the
fields but that as far as he could learn
the frost did not damage il much.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18

The ladies in charge Of the Worlds
Fair excursion. under the auspices Of the
Retreat for the Sick, have received so
many inquiries from out Of town peo-
pie that they have determined 10 ar
range for a limited number OF out OF
town people. and have placed the rate
from stanton 10 Chicago and return at
S33 Charlottesville and Gordonsyille S3i,
while the rate from Richmond Is go.
Children under twelve years Of age G'.O.
Pullman berths can be secured from
Clifton Forge 10 Chicago for s., and with
two persons in a berth II can be reduced
20 81 each.
The advantage OF safe and intelligent
chaperonaee is offered TO ladies and chill
dren. The male contingent, however are
invited. and offered the same low rate
Address the Retreat for the Sick for par
ticulars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
PrnncrfY Transfrrs.

Richmond: Lewis II. Blair and VIE
10 A. S. Buford, p liz feet on south side
Leigh street. between Nlnth ana 4ehtn'
20. Mar +. Gibson 10 Charles +.
Wood. AZ feet on east side Morris street
between Main and Floyd. $3.50; Minnie
I Halls trustee 10 A: l. Adamson'
trustee, l7l-2 feet on north side Ven
able street. between Twenty-third and
Tvrentv-fourth. $1,000: Simon Sycle 70
Nyer Kirsh. 90 feet on south side Clay
street between FIRST and Adams. 500.
Henrico: James II. Barton and wfe
10 Mrs V. II. Dickinson, lot IN UioCA
Rarton Heights. $50: r. +. and A.
d Gordon's trustee, 70 c. II. Goodman
II acres on Three Chopped road. $3.50;
Jobn s. Gordon's trustee 70 same. ~
acres between Three Chopped and Quloc-
casln roads, SH5: Highland FarN 70. ~
IN Mostly lots IA. 10 and l6 In square
6 $500: ]. d. Mosby to Highland PARK
Co. lots y and - in square l5' ana io'
II in square 90. Highland Park ssOo'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
Powell Not to be Here.
VIII RESIDE N CHICAGO.
Mr.. Walter ID. Moses to Go Into Business
Next Year in the Windy c ".

Mr.. Walter d. Moses to 60 Into Business
Next Year I'm the Windy ty.
Messrs. Walter D. Moses & Company
have for the past four months been
Iiauidaung their business affairs so as
to enable the managing partner, Mr..
Walter D. Moses, to remove TO Chicago
where ne win associate himself with
the concern Of Lyon q Healy one of
the largest music houses in the United
States The music house Of Moses x
Company IS perfectly solvent has been
long established IN this city and has to-
day two dollars for every one Of its
liabilities. Mr.. George Davis, Of Peters
burg, a full partner having be-
come involved in financial distress, was
forced TO make an assignment Monday
and together with his property and et-
fects has assigned his interest I'm Wal
ter ID. Moses q COmpany's establishment
for the benefit OF his creditors. This
move will not involve or embarrass
the concern In any manner whatever,
as Mr. Davis could only assign his In
diWdual interests, which is ascertained
after an of the creditors of Walter D..
Moses s. Company have been paid.
Richmond parts reluctantly with Mr..
Moses. both as merchant and gentle
man. He has been in the music busi-
ness for fourteen years. commencing
when 70 was the custom Of bookstores
20 sell pianos The present business
under the name Of Walter j. Moses &
Company has been I'm existence for about
nine years Mr. Moses expects 10 have
wound up his affairs here by December,
ard will leave shortly afterwards for
the Windy City His universal urbanity
has won for him unstintcd esteem and
popularity, and his business tact and ex-
celent judgment years ago placed
him I'm the front rank of Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
THs MASONIC NOME.
The Ladies' Auxiliary spent n Delightful
Day at the Institution.

The Ladies AuNiilhfN NpFHh ~ ''N''r
Day at the Institution.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Masonic
Home held it's annual social meeting al
the institution yesterday. The day was
beautiful and the attendance was large.
Mrs. L. r. AGREE. tile faithful motron, re-
celved the visitors, and did all IN her
mower to make their sojourn as agreeable
as possible. ,.,.
The ladies were very much pleased Win
their reception by the bows, who maze
the most favorable impression
The visitors made a thorough inspec-
ton Of the whole place.
Miss Eloyse Richardson, the teacher
expressed herself well pleased with the be-
havior Of the boys, who are studying
well. Up TO recently they visited a public
school I'm that vicinity. but about two
months before the close OF the last ses-
sion Miss Richardson took charge Of their
education, ana feels very much grained
with her work. At q recent meeting the
Knights Templar decided TO take the
educational department OF the Home IN
their special charge. and the sum OF
$500 Eas appropriated 10 defray the ex-
perses Of the department during the hrst
year The bows. who are from SIX 10
fourteen years old. make themselves use
full during their leisure time by looking
after the vegetables and doing all sorts
Of light work about the buildings.
After lunch come Of the officers OF the
organization called on Captain A. "
Babcock. the founder OF the Home, AT
his country seat near by captain baD-
cock was in very good spirits, and the
ladies were greatly pleased with finding
him appsrentlv I'm much better health
than he had been for a long time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
THE cry C0WuI1rEE.
Campaign Work Observation-Disclosures
tiers Estnb i>hed.

Campaign Work Observation-Disclosures
tiers Esiab i>hcd.
The city Democratic Committee met last
evening in the city Circuit Courtroom.
Chairman Paterson stated that the Ex-
ecutive Committee had secured headquar-
ters at 11O7 Main street, and that consid-
cradle work was being done.
The headquarters were furnished yester-
day with thirty chairs and other furniture
sufficient for ordinary purposes, and the
committee decided 20 hold its future meet
ings during the campaign i'm that room
The chairman stated that while he had
received a communication from Hon.
BOurke Cochran uufavorable to his com
iue 20 speak I'm Richmond, he stll had
hope of inducing him to come.
He has also written to Private" John
NJ Allen. member of Congress from Mis-
sissippi and Colonel John r. Fellows, Of
New York, asking them TO address the
Democrats of this city
Mr.. Allen and Colonel Fellows are both
known here. the former having been one
of the speakers at the great Democratic
banquet last year. and the latter one
having made q speech 1T Old Market Hall
last October. which viii long be remem-
bered as q fine OratOrical effort.
Mr. Charles J. Phillips gave a special
invitation 20 the committee TO attend a
rally Of the Clay Ward Actives az Belvi-
deere Hall Saturday night, when several
speakers would be on hand.
The chairman impressed upon the ward
chairmen and others the necessity OF stir
ring up the voters TO secure their registra
lion OF transfers before the 2sth, regis
tratiOn day.
Following a lengthy discussion Of cam
paien methods. the committee adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
RErURN non 5Fr TORK.
Senator Lovenstein Tells OF His Experience
Al. II. l., Il

NJ the Golden Jubilee.
Senator William Lovensteln returned
yesterday from New York. where he took
an active part in the celebration Of the
golden Jubilee OF the Independent order
Of Bnai Birth. He is highly delighted
with his experience in New York and
speaks in glowing terms CT the manner In
which the fftleth anniversary OF the
order had been observed.
The celebration began last Thursday eve
ming iat the Grand Central Palace on Lex
ington avenue. where at least 1000 persons
were In attendance A number Of adj
dresses were made and a musical pro-
grammc was executed under the leader
ship Of Professor Seidl Of Germany. on
Saturday evening a banquet was given
at the same place. which was participated
in about COO guests, including proml-
nent members Of the order In New YORK
and the principal cities OF the Union.
on that occasion the senator occupied
a seat on the left OF the chairman, while
Governor Flower, OF New York, sat on
mis- right. The Governor delivered an IN
terestIng address. while Senator Loven-
stein responded to the toast. 1.-THE Dis
trict Grand Lodges" His speech was re-
ceived with great favor and enthusiasm
as It was well known to the order that
he had presided at the last convention
which was held in this city three years
ago.
on Sunday morning . great many dele
gates visited the Home for the Aged al
Yonkers. where Mr.. Loyenstein again
spoke. The exercises were concluded on
Sunday evening by a large meeting al
the temple Beth FL. in New York, where
again a number OF addresses were mace
Among the prominent visitors were
Hon. Samuel. Of Washington, Won
Isldore Bush, and Jacob Furth. OF 81
Louis. VI. D'Ancona. Of san Francisco
Singer, Of Philadelphia, and others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
Political Noies-

The Fulton Democratic Club at It's
meeting Monday evening. adopted reso-
luton condemning the contemplated
destruction, by the Ways and Means
Committee In Congress. as outlined In the
public press. OF the protective feature OF
the tariff" the increase Of the revenue
tax on tobacco and the restoration OF the
duty on sugar. The resolution, which was
addressed 20 Honorable George ID. Wise.
was followed by this declaration:
I'VE desire 10 make known our prefer
ence 20 take our chances FOR prosperity
with a protective tarif properly ad-
justed, instead OF with a low tariff and
lowered wages. and we beg OF you the
benefit OF your influence In Congress 20
see that no inroads upon the tarin be
made below the point which will protect
the working men OF the United States.
The Powhatan Club will discuss the
Epps resolutions at their meeting Thurs
day night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
Hastings Court.

Warner Wallace, alias william Jen-
nlngs. was araigned before JUICE witt
IN the Hastings Court yesterday on the
charge Of grand larceny. He was con-
victed Of petit larceny and seat TO jan
FOR sixty days. He was also tried on an
indictment for petit larceny, found guilty
and sent 10 jail FOR thirty days. Another
charge OF larceny wos dismissed.
The case Of the Commonwealth alplhst
william Hill was called and continued
rntu October Both. The accused being
without counsel and the case being 81
such a grave character, the court as
signed Captain George Wayne Anderson
az his counsel 70 defend him. william
Nm. or speckled Dick. is charged win
murder. -.
The case Of Lewis Morris. charged with
the murder OF John Lewis Berry IS Le'
for trial for to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
III UEIDEFSEHEN WABIE

NHl She Occupied a BoN-POwell The
-a iclau, Not Coming.
"H .aH. Jansen. in "Delmouico's at
s'' Cd. ID very successful engagement
%. DE Richmond Theatre last eveuius 4
...aa..e audience. as ou the previous
..' H.s present and the splendid com
Was heartily enjoyed Miss Jansen
...- i.- .atgs delight Penusylvauians
'....r of this week, and on next
r.t ... size gets near the statue oil
.. yacht race courses by pre-
' comedy boo Brooklyn.
r.. Erldfy the curiosity OF those
... witnessed Miss Jausen's per-
to save Manager Eoatwright S
ana lucid exterior from becoming
i as Numbered shirt front, TO
pom. ..e query EDITORS mail from be
Too freat "a weight for the office
I'D avoid heated discussions and the
haunting of silver ccrtiGcates-it
...4 .Aai the curtaineI lower box. thc
%. which was shut OH from view
...'s oI graceful drapcriCs. was
hal, .' M.5a Jansen as q dressing room.
.." +r Ei. Hamilton Cahul became
oi me Theatre be proceeded as a
-H"t prologue to tear away the scenes
g ,... Aad done such splendid service I'm
--fs OF Old The sheet that one week
give yo1 an idea of the Bowcry
.'a next week represent the ancestral
.... OF gentle Romeo and the Capulcte
-''e ia.s' ferocIous gentlemen ,eotl6
proceed 90 impale each other upon tbcir
.o.lefs, much boz the same way as he
,.t,,.iiusiastic entomologist chases ana sticks
s.o, specimens Of the bug kingdom
N.N
memory reels on her creaking and IN
$1,000 axle az the recolections OF other
''sssfS Ia this old Drury Of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
WILL NOT HAVET0 PAY.
nYcpioN wHrcB SAFES HENRIco
CoUNrr ORR $4,000.
,.1-e Minor. opinion In tho suit Brought
r. r.. Iip,comb TO Recover the
value Of Certain Lands.

,.re o., important case was decided
.. ponrico County Court Monday,
.'.r.. Minor rendering his decision IN
,....- off thc county in the suit Of B. r.
.......-b AGAINST Benrico county 20 re
.- six bonds with interest Two OF
~. bonds were issued on the 9Th Of De-
.....-. 1851. and were signed by George
r ..rctt. Presiding Justice and Wi
,.- ra,kcs. Clerk" and were each pay
.... .rrtren months after date. Ihes'
-r. bonds were for 500 ana $-V i,si 4,
.. Two others were issued apout /"
I.t.- and were for 5000 and >i.5'
.Hrr tyo bonds. issued about TWO
srervards called for 5000 eae"'
..t.ra amount OF the bonds was Sit-
..tr interest and the peuuoic'
...I that nothing was paid on inc
,..#s either by way of principal OF l"-
ascent one wears interest ON the
... Iaras Cor . and $50.
....f WAS ta recover the amount or
.,. r.rle .o..taor with interest ON
.. which would have brought the
amount much fIEn"r
-rs retuoaer ayerrod thal some ol
... r.r9. were issued by the Justices
~ tr. county for thg purpose or renewing
needy persons. -..s.....t Hon
r.. r.f.nu was presented 10 the hen
r..r r..rI of Supervisors becempe' I'D.
r.,. Action u1 the matter was ueleti ga
....r OBJ. next regular meeting OF the
p.-f Or FEBRUARY e. 1856. the matter
... r...r presented 10 the Board, and
r. ....m was disllowed in whole The
annual .a Hc County Court was made,
.rf trr papers placed on the docket OF
.ta County Court in the April term of
-.s
".. rr.. was argued before Judge Minor
come time ago. The decision Of Judge
r..ar was based upon the point OF so"'
.f .r. bonds having been issued 20 ana
H. confederate cause. which was uncon-
...tHrHI. and others 90 assist the poor
.- Ha county. for which there was no
.-s O. ". Meredith and James AL
frH Zones represented the plaintiff, and
r..e. Crump and Conway r. Sands
looked after the interests Of the county.
O.nrr County News.
James KiIe0ur and John Waymack.
tr. Young white men. were before Squire
Iaus. NJ Hcarco. yesterday. charged
With breaking into the capenter-shop OF
OH. Richmond Cedar Works. and stealing
and carrying away a Tot OF tools. They
wore sent to the grand jury.
.. Williams (cOlorcd charged with
.uGr- Charles PoindeXter, was re-
.ur.I tl pay the costs. and give bono
a. keep inc peace for twelve months.
Judge Wexford has not yet rendered
H. decision in the Nicholas murder case
T VIII probably be two weeks before
r. bias reviewed am the evidence, whicl
r.s very yoluminous. Nicholas is calm
md seems 90 he hopeful of % new trial
though the chances are AGAINST him.
Roy. 1lr. Johnson. of Paramount Metho
a.t church. called to see the prisone
...terdav The minister had a permi
rm Nicholas counsel, and was adj
rifed. He read the Bible and prayeD
with the prisoner.
THE Bakers Precinct Democratic Clul
nI Doe reoreauied at a meeting TO b
f.l next Friday night for the purpose
Hessrs. Conway IT, Sands Meade Has
Ius and O.. ". Meredith viii speak
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
RoARD or PrnLTC IroRKs.
Complaint Heard Against the winchester
and strasburg Raj road.


Tho Board OF Public Works held a
meeting in the Executive chamber yester-
day. Governor Mckinney, Colonel Nor
ton Marye (the Auditor Of Public Ac-
counts). and Major A. w. Hartman, the
three members OF the Board, were pres
ent, while Secretary c. Lee Moore re-
corded
The meeting was called to consider GER
tain papers referred 10 the board by the
Railroad Commissioner General James c.
HIM. in reference 10 the Winchester and
Strasburg Railroad Company, providing
for proper accommodations for passengers
at Strasburg, Va.
The Board listened to the statement
made by the Railroad Commissioner, and
also heard what Major Hunter Johnson,
engineer Of maintenance and ways, and
Mr. c. ID. Penniman. counsel Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company. had TO
say. by which concern the Winchester
and Strasburg line is leased and operated.
The meeting finally adjourned until Octo-
Der 26th for further consideration Of the
question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
For steady nerves and good sleep use
Bromo-Seltzer. Contains no Anti-Pyrlne
An old Soldier Made Happy.

During my term Of service in the army
I contracted chronic diarrhoea' says A
F. Bending, OF Halsey, Oregon since
tb9n have used great amount OF medi-
cine. but when l found any that would
give me relief they would injure my stom-
sch. until Chamberlains Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy was brought TO
NV notice / used IT and will say 1t is
the only remedy that gave me permanent
relief and no bad results follow" For
sale bv Owens Minor Drug Co., p. NJ.
SLAUGHTER L. p. Reeves & Co. and II. G..
TOrstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
THOSE DARING JUMPERS.
The Belt Line Bridge May Be the Plac,
For the Leap.

For the Leap.
Professor J. c. Belmont, who dubs him
self the champion tower jumper OF Penn
sylvania. has scrawled a letter accepting
a challenge from Professor Crew to make
leap from some high point near Rich
mond for a purse OF no mean value. and
suggesting the Belt-Line bridge MS the
place from which 20 make the leap. Each
man is confident OF his capacity TO jump
from a higher point than his competitor,
ard Professor Crew stakes a great deal
on the reputation he made at the late
State Fair, when he jumped so beauti-
fully from the tower that the latter FELL
down the very next day When a jumper
does so daring a feat all for notoriety,
end for the luxury Of a plunge bath, not
TO speak OF a two-column free adver-
tsement he gets in an enterprising daily
Journal, folks should appreciate IL. il
IS not a daily occurrence that a man IS
willing to run the risk Of breaking his
neck and getting himself stuck four feet
in the mud az the bottom OF a duck
pond so that a donkey engine has TO be
employed to pull the aerial hero out, all
for the purpose OF making title thrilling
shivers chase each other up and down
the spinal Columns Oh Alle ilol 'iiOl'
Inappreciative humanity should note
this fact, and go out to see how sklfUlly
the athlete can save his neck when on
a jumping tour.
l saw Professor Crew jump Off the toe er
at the Fair Grounds. Twas a daring
piece OF work. and reminded me Of the
French soldier who didn't have any more
respect for hts physique than % stand
up and have himself shot at all day long
for two francs. But II the Professor ~
willing TO defy the power Of gravitation
and run the risk OF burying his one nun
dred and sixty pounds Of physiological
matter IN the bottom Of James river
why don't know OF anything IN the
Code 10 prevent II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
$500
VIA & 0. TOTHE W0RLD'SFAlR'

On October 21st and oath the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company will sell round trip tick
cts for these days only, to Chi
cago and return, limited ten days,
as follows: From Norfolk, Old
Point, Newport News and Rich
mond at SIS; from GordonsviIle
and Charlottesville, at Sl4; from
Basic City, Stauuton, Lynehbarg'
Lexington, Buchanan and Chiffon
Forge, at S1S. These tickets viii
be good on all Chesapeake ana
Ohio trains, al d will permit hold
era to occupy sleeping cars upon
payment of Pullman charges
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18

only ten days more in which you can
secure your registration or transfer ana
unless you look after X before that
time you will lose your vote IL you
have moved from one ward 10 another
nrsyious 10 October 8th Il is necessary
Tor Won 10 secure a transfer In order to
vote. 49,
cali al Democratic headquarters llW
Main street and see that your name Is
properly on the books.