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1t would be interesting to know how
many people boycotted the Worlds Fair
because the gates were kept open Sun
day.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-31

1t must be a great relief to the silver
men to be able to give their tongues a
rest.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-31

German voted for repeal, but his in
f1uence has all along been for compro-
mise
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-31
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 81.

The best thing Congress can do now is
to adjourn and give the country rest.
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PROF. BROWN, Q. S.,

y EASSFs 0EASSvW nv 3 ~ Sss
Will remain one more week at the Falmouth
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Hours to 5 and to p. m. 1t may be said
that the general effect of eye troubles is only
beginning to be understood Head and nervous
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exist under the influence of his prescription
spectacles, and in most every case perfect and
comfortable vision can bs had. Don't be dis
results in the past He guarantees perfect
satisfaction or no charge. He also carries
large stock of the best Artificial eyes.
TESTIMONIAL.
Knowing the great number of people, both
rected or partially corrected errors of re-
fraction, accommodation and muscular inco-
ordination. and realizing that none but q spec
ialiSt can with safety prescribe spectacleS
under such conditions. we take pleasure in
recommending Geo. II. Brown, O.. S.. to any
who are complaining from any of the diseases
or defects lie treats.
Dr.. Carlton Kimball, of Portland.
c. j. Emery, M. D.. Biddeford, Me.
Dr. Basford Biddeford, Me.
j. L. L. kimball, M. D., Saco, Me.
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Levi G. Hill. NJ. D., Dover, N. II.
VIM. 0. Junkins, M. D., Portsmouth, N. H.
Dr. c. w. Clement. Manchester, n. II.
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J. B. Hyland. M. D.. Keene, n. II.
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w. H. Aldrich, M. D., Malboro, N. H.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
virginia News Items.

Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage OF Mr.. M. w. McGruder. son OF
Hon. p. w. Magruder, and Miss Leila NJ.
Rfddleberger. daughter OF the late United
States Senator III. III. Riddleberger. from
this State. at the Episcopal church, Wood
stock, on September 18th.
Mr.. Heber Ker. OF Staunton. was elected
Clerk OF the Court of Appeals on Mon
day. TO succeed Major J. b. Dorman. de-
ceased. Mr.. Ker qualified.
The Democratic and Populist candidates
for Aeutenant-Go Governor. had joint po-
iitical discussion At wythevile on Mon
day. Mr.. Beverley was ienient 70 Re-
publicans. but quite severe on Democrats
Mr.. Ker's speech was strong prtssnta-
ton Of Democratic doctrines and policy.
Wm. b. Evans was nominated by the
Democratic convention for the House Of
pA'Axetss from HSpry pesapty On Aopasy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
oo,sr..sman Marshall Pays His Respects
I.r,x Sim pson's Record.


, r,oc,a, telegram 10 the Dispatch)
xp,NcHEsTER. VA. Sept. i2-The
.no,sr was formally opened in Win
...s,er las, night by Joint discussion be-
go, CONGRESSMAN James w. Marshall,
~ virginia. and Jerry Simpson. OF Kansas
,arce and attentive audience was
n,,scnt. Mir. Simpson opened In a speech
:, a. hour. He confined his discussion To
~. silver question, and denounced the
Y,a,oocratic, party for continuing inc
erancial policy OF the Republicans; anu
PRESIDENT Cleveland for using MS polltical
patronage in forcing the Democratic
CongrcSsmen 20 his views lie sald 'hal
C1rvelapd Is n monometallist. ana Is
>y,o,atIng the Chicago platform. which
favored bturetallsm.
SIMPSONS RECORD.
Mr.. Marshall replied in speech OF an
hour and a half. He resented the lnputa-
,,or Of Cleveland betraying the party
and said that Simpson was uehouhS,ns
the democrats for legislation. for which
,ha Renublicans alone are responsible
After discussing the silver question. Mr.
Marshall paid his respects 20 Simpsons
,,aiical record, showing that he was a
penublican at the time OF the demonetiza-
tlon 81 silver, in 1873. He characterized
SinDson as. and warned the people against
- second invasion from Kansas lie
then briefly discussed state issues. and
concluded with an eloquent appeal to
Vircinians to stand by the faih ana
traditions OF their fathers.
Mir. simpson closed the debate In half
hour speech, reiterating his position on
the silver question. Both gentlemen were
accorded respectful hearing and the
discussion was pleasant and dignified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
THE Ex-poLIcsMAN SENT on
Preliminary Examination In the Digs
wattford Assault Case.

Ass1utt Nns"s
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
NEWPORT News. Va, September l2-The
Police-Court room IN this city was packed
this morning, the occasion being the pre-
liminary investigation of the charges
ngainst.ex-0fficer S. j. Diggs, charged with
assaulting an aged negro named Lewis
Wattford, an account of which appeared
in to-day's DIsPArcH. Standing room dur
ing the morning was at premium: whlle
every available foot of space IN the cor
ridor leading TO the courtroom had an
occupant. Men stood on the outside OF
the building and pressed their noses
against the window-panes in the nope Oh
catching the evidence. =,
Attorneys A. G. Garrett and X. NJ. Lett
appeared for the defence, while the stare
was represented bv Commonwealth's At
torney, E. s. Robinson. assisted by james
III. Field and c. ii. Robinson. who had
been employed by friends of Wattford.
Lewis Wattford, wearing big bandage
around his head was the first witness
called. II was plain that he had long
since passed the half-century mark After
he bad taken his seat the bandage was
removed. showing half dozen ugly
wounds. each covered with court-plaster.
The old man told the story substantially
as related III the DISPATCH.
The old man was followed on the stand
by Mr.. W. s. Hudgins, who was also as
saulted by Diggs.
Other witnesses were examined who cor
roborated the foregoing statements. No
witnesses for the defense were examined.
and Justices Ford and Nimble who sat in
the case, required Diggs TO give bond IN
the sum OF 500 TO answer an indictment.
The case has attracted widespread atten-
ton here, and will be eagerly watched ito
the end,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
MARRIED IN NORTH CAROLINA.
A virginia Couple Who Had Opposition
sora Plentiful In Marshes.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
PETERSBURG VA, Sept. 12-Mr. t.
C. Dewen Of Portsmouth, and Miss Car
RE T. Pulley. Of this city left for Hall
fax county. y. c., this morning, where
they were married. The couple was &C.
companied by a sister Of the bride. The
trip 10 North Carolina tbs said was
caused by the opposition TO the marriage
Of the mother Of the bride. Mr. Dewell
was former well-known citizen Of
Petersburg.
Rev. Dr. Landrum. OF Richmond. will
deliver the address at the laying Of the
cornerstone Of the new Second Baptist
church building on Sycamore street,
Thursday afternoon. Bladford Lodge Of
Masons will conduct the exercises Of the
occasion.
1t is said that sora are more abundant
on the Appomattox marshes this year
than ever before known. They have GER
tainly been more plentiful and cheaper in
our market than for a long time. FIRE.
quently at night these birds are seen how
ering about the street electric lamps.
Mr.. Willie Quarles. who recently &C
cepted a position with the Boston Club.
as pitcher returned home this afternoon
on q vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
100 ACRES OF CORN
INJURED ~ THE ROANOKE RIVER
RISING ON THE STATE FARMS
Fine Crops In tho First Dfstrfct-Trsde
Outlook in North Carolina Encour-
sgiug-stats Affairs
Correspondence OF the Dispatch.)

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
RALEIGH, N. C.. Sept. 12.-Mr. W. j..
Hicks. of the penitentiary. left to-day to
visit enc OF the penitentIary farms on
the Roanoke river. on the Northampton
side. He says the water got into part OF
that farm and injured 100 acres of corn.
II may be that some other damage was
done. IL the convicts had had time to re-
pair the dixie, partially torn away by the
May freshet. at the Halifax farm, no
damage would have been done the latter.
The Newbern division OF the Naval Re
serve is not on duty with the other divls-
ions of that force at Southport this week.
II was expected that all four divisions
would take the tour OF duty.
GOOD CROPS.
Congressman w. A. B. Branch, OF the
First district. Is here. and gives fine ac-
counts OF the crops in that section which
are far above the average.
The bank officials and heads OF com
mercial organizations here say that the
trade outlook is good. in fact. most en-
couraging; that crops are good and that
cotton will. in all probability, bring
good price: that farmers have raised crops
cheaper and lived more economically this
year. and now owe less than heretofore
at this season.
MORE DAMAGE.
One OF the heaviest rains OF the year
fell In Johnston county yesterday ana
damaged cotton considerably. Much RAIN
fell here last night and to-day. to the
injury of most crops.
Active work began yesterday on the
large addition TO the south wing OF the
insane asylum here.
The tobacco crop in the Raleigh section
is not so large as last year but It's quail
ity is said by the buyers to be better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
ESCAPED AND RRCAPTURED:
White Man Caught on Trestle by Train
and Badly Ipjured.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. l2.-Edward
Brady. a negro held in jail here for the
county authorities. on a charge OF larceny.
made his escape from the Jail yard by
climbing a high brick wall and got away.
His escape was soon discovered, and
search was made for him. About mid
night last night he was located in Alex
andria county not far from Falls church.
and the officers went there and got their
man. He was brought back to town and
again locked up.
Thomas Riley a white man from In
dianapolis, Indiana, was caught on a high
treste at Woodbridge station, on the
Washington Southern II. X. yesterday
evening by the train from Richmond. and
was badly injured. his skull being frac-
tured, and receiving serious internal in
jur1es. He was taken on the train and car
ried to Washington, where he was taken
to the Emergency hospital for treatment.
lie will die
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
A SEAT IN CONGRESS.
CAPTAIN WOODS WOULD LIKE TO
SUCCEED COL oNEL o'FeRRALt.
Attsrs.y-oensrsi SCOTT says . Vacancy
Mast Exist Before . Special Election
Can be Ordered.
osnec,al telegram to the Dispatch)

Cspecial telegram TO the Dispateh)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Sept. IA
Governor Mckinney has forwarded to
Captain Micajah Woods the opinion OF
Attorney-Gene Scott TO him. the Gov
ernor. in reference to the resignation
of Representative o'Ferrail. Captain
woods Is a candidate for Mr.. o'Ferrairs
sea-, in Congress. Tho Attorncy-Generai
SAYS: 'In my opinion vacancy must
exist before you can issue writ TOT
.neciai election. That this election may
he held on the7th OF November proA mn.
Colonel O'Ferralrs resignation Ih.s c.
s"ants 81 the cities and the sherins OF
me counties in the district TO give out at
least ten days notice. by pasting a copy ,
q, the writ of election at each voting
Mace In the county"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
AUCTION SALEs-This Day,
+. X. Ellis. AuctioDeer,
"a east Broad street.

ARGE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE.
LHOLD FURNITURETO BE SOLD AT YOUR
OWN PRICE
TO-DAY AT 1890.
Chamber Suits, Parlor Suits, Upright and Square
Pianos, Writing Decks, Rocking chairs, Ward
robes, Sowing Machines, Chidrens CRIBS
Bureaus. Bedsteads, Wash Stands, Lounges,
Floor oil Cloth. Hall Racks, SIR ng Beds, Mat
resses. and large lot Of miscellaneous goods.
Seats for ladies. \. y. POLLAhD.
sel3-It Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
MORE LEGISLATIVE NOMINEES.
Augusta Chooses Echols for the Senate. and
speck and Cotner for the House.

STANTON, VA, Sept. 12-The county
Democratic convention was held here to-
day. r. w. Burke, was made chairman
Senator Edward Echols, was renoml-
mated without opposition. and Messrs.
Silas II. Walker, Thomas r. n. Speck,
c. W Coiner. and Colonel II. ]. Williams.
the latter two being incumbents. were put
IN nomination for the House of Delegates
The first ballot indicated the nomination
OF Speck and Conner. and they were by
reclamation declared the conventions
nominees Well-turned speeches of ac-
ceptance were made by each man on the
ticket Mr. Speck. who will succeed the
Hon II. J. Williams. is a popular, and es-
termed man. and has been Deputy Treas
urer and Sheriff OF Augusta.
The convention endorged the claims OF
George NJ. Harrison. OF this city for a
tudgeship in the Supreme Court of APP
peals.
A resolution endorsing the candidacy OF
Fitzhugh Lee. for the senatorship, AFTER
a spirited fight was deemed by the friends
of our Fitz, TO be inadvisable, and failed
70 pass. "A motion TO adjourn prevailing
before a straight vote on the Lee resoiu-
ton was reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
HEAVY RISE IN DAN RIVER
Six Feet Above Low-water Mark-Wss h
mt on the Danville and Western X. X.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch)
DANVILLE. VA, Sept. l2-Heavy
rains have fallen throughout this section
since Sunday. and the Dan river is nearly
six feet above low-water mark. A large
quantity of debris has floated down the
stream showing that the creeks above
are exceedingly high. This rise will quite
likely kill out all the corn on the grounds
The Golfer. which was being built on the
North side. and which was carried away
by the last heavy rise, has been carried
sway again.
A serious wash-out occurred on the
Danville and Western last night, at Stel-
Ia and trains could not move in either
direction. A special train was sent up
to-day. and the passengers, etc, from
Patrick were transferred. and brought
10 the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
SCHOOLS.

The Public Schools Of the City OF Rlchm n i
will open on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1888 at
GA. NJ.
All pupils who we're in attendance during the
past session VIII report for enrolment on FRI
DAY MORNING.
All new pupils will report for enrolment on
MONDAY MORNING.
The Principals and Teachers (ros u'ar. reserve
and substitute) OF the white schools viii me 1t az
the High school, on THURSDAY, I4rH inst. at
10 A. NJ, for assignment.
The Teaches (regu ar, reserve aud substituta)
of tho colored schools will meet at tue High
School on THURSDAY 14rH inst, at ~ A., for
assignment
Tue MIGHT SCHOOLS will open at Elba, Spring
field and Nicholson Schools, on MONDAY
NIGHT. OcToBsR %, 1893. Parents wisOiay to
enter their children, will go With thcm, ani
make arrangements with the Principal
By order OF the Bead.
WIN. +. FOX, Superintendent.
CHAs II. RADy, Cletk. SO l2-g
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND
n i:SS 3 3 NJ From Atlanta and Augusta
S:45 A. ~. From Amelia courthouse.
YORK RIVER LINE,vn WEST POINT.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.

LEAN l. HlOh NUM-.
TRAIN No. 10, $40 p. NJ.
LOCAL EXPRESS, daily except Sunday stops
at all stations. At LestOr Manor connects WITH
stage for Walkerton; with Baltimore steamer at
West Point.
TRAIN No. IL, 4:45 p. VI.
BALTIMORE LIMITED, daily except sunday,
for West Point. connecting with Gork-kiver
steamers for Baltimore At Baltimore steamers
connect with Baltimore aud Ohio railroad for
Washington, Philadelphia, ami New Iork.
steamers leave Baltimore at D y. N. uaily eX-
cept sunday.
Trains from West Point arrive at Richmond
at 9.05 A. NJ, 10:40 A. NJ, and o:35 p. Il.
TRAIN No. ~. 1908 A. NJ.
LOCAL MIXED, daily except Sunday, leaves
Twenty-thrd street for West Point and inter
mediate points.
Ticket-oflice at station foot Of Virginia street.
Open A. NJ. to o 7. al. and from 7. 81 TO
1880 A. NJ.
City ticke,-onice-90I east Main street.
Sol. HAAS, W. 4. TURK,
Traffio Manager General Passenger Agelt
W. II. GREEN, General Manager.
J. :. b. 1HOMPsOS, superintendent
JOHN N. BEALL. Travelling Passenger Agent,
910 cast Main street. Redmond. Va. 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13

ssfI1HEkE AhE NJ FLIES ON
l. sMITH."-You cannot make silk purse
out OF a sow's ear, but you can secure your books
aud money In Observation-Disclosures COM
h. II. SMITH.
my 81 No. 2s north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
R.&s.R.R. Co Onicia,s Elected.

ROANOKE. VA. Sept 12.-At the an
nual meeting of stock holders of the
Roanoke and Southern Railroad Company
this evening, the following officers and
directors were elected: President II. +.
Fries: lst Vice-president II. $. Trout;
3D. Nice-president. Gen. Joseph Gil; Sd.
Nice-president, J. Ii. Spencer. Directors;
j. w. Fries c. H. Fogle II. l.. Vaughan.
Z. 7. Watson, j. II. Mathews. 5. ". Jami
son, Il. Engleby, +. II. Stewart. r. II.
Buckner, b. +. Hanes. j. Il. Gilmer, r.
J. Reynolds. j. w. Hanes, j. a. Gray, and
II. l.. Riggans. All the officers and most
OF the directors were reelected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
Gases in the Cour, of Appeals,

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
STAUNToS, Va. Sept. 12-This was
the second day of the regular term Of the
Supreme Court of Appeals. All the judges
were present. Argument in Chase vs..
Miller, from Frederick Court. was made
by Judge Holmes Conrad for appellant,
aud John J. Williams for appellee, and the
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany, from Allegheny Circuit Court. was
submitted on briefs Of Coleman and Cas-
kie for Beard aud William Robertson and
and II. l.. Parrish for appellees. Easily VS..
the Valley Mutual Life Association was
argued by Captain J. n. Opie for appel
liant: and George NJ. Cochran and Il. G.
Elder for apI"llees. The court will prob
ably complete its docket by Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
The Storm at Scotland Neck.

Correspondence or the DisPdlch'
SCOTLAND NECK. n. c.. Sept. L.
4 severe rain-storm struck here yester-
dav afternoon about o'clock. The clouds
had looked quite threatening all after
noon but only ended in heavy rainfall
together with sharp lightning and heavy
thunder.
Mr.. w A. Dunn. went up to Tillery
Yesterday on some professional business.
Mr.. d. p. Haskell Is here from Green
VILE n. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
NOTICE

By ]. II. Valentine, Auctioneer,
ONO. E Laughton and ID. A. Taylor, Salesmen,l
1886 east Main street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
DINwIDDIE DEMOCRATS.
III. Knox Thompson Nominated FOR Re-
electiou-DeieQates Elected.

| Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
PETERSBURG. VA. Sept. ,2.'-The
Democratic convention 20 nominate can
didate for the House OF Delegates from
Dinwiddie. met at the County Courthouse
yesterday. Mr.. j. c. Smith was elected
chairman. and Mr.. J. w. Boisseau. secre-
tang. There was a full attendance OF
Delegates, and great enthusiasm was
manifested. Mr.. Knox Thompson. repre-
sentative in the last Legislature. was NOM
mated for reelection by reclamation.
Thsrs 10 no doubt OF his election.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates 20 the convention TO nominate
a candidate for the State Senate from the
TWENTY district. composed OF the
city OF Petersburg and the county OF Din
widdss: J. L. Parkinson. ]. II. Newman,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
ROANOKE AND TAR RIVER FAIR.
Efforts to Make 1t n Grand Success In NO
ynmherEI library Club.


Correspondence Of the pispatch)
WELDON, ". c.. Sept. l2.-The twenty
third annual fair Of the Roanoke and Tar
River Agricultural Society will be held at
the grounds here October 81, November J.
9. and 3rd Major Thomas l.. Emry IL
president: ]. w. Sledge, secretary, ana
]. J. Daniel. treasurer. The managers IN
forms me that every effort Will be made
10 make this one Of the best fairs which
the society has eyer held here. Mr.. ]. {.
Harrison has been selected as Chief mar
shall. =,
The Weldon Library Club was Organized
here last night. The officers are: I. e.
Harrison, president; NJ. l.. Pittman' vice
president: r. S. Travis, secretary; I. u.
Evans. treasurer. The club viii nave a
nice cIub-rooms, and oil the latest ana best
publications Of the day Will be on ther
tables.
Heavy rains set in here yesterday, ana
they have continued to-day. Cotton pick
ing Is greatly interfered with, and II Is
feared that the crops will sustain farther
damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
Rocky Mounts Annaul Fair.

Correspondence OF the Dispatcn)
ROCKY MOUNT. y. c., Sept. l2.-At
a meeting Of the officers Of the Eastern
Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical AS
ISOLATION It was decided 10 hold It's annuai
fair on the gorunds here on Nov. l. :, s.
Rev. Mr.. Oglesby of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church presided YESTERDAY at the
regular quarterly meeting OF that oody.
Rev WIN. 3. Kicks, Of Norfolk, is here
on a visit
Mr.. Thomas Oates. OF Edgecomoe
county. aged 30 years died Saturday at
the residence Of his brother after short
illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-13
Bath popuiists a Failure.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch)
WARM SPRINGS, VA. Sept. 12.-To-
day was County-court day here. The
Populists had appointed this time and
place for their convention TO nominate
a candidate TO oppose A. f. Withrow,
the Democratic nominee. The meeting
failed 10 materialize. Not a dozen men
were here. and no nomination was made.