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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
FIT4s' ARMY OF ASSISTANTS.
No End 70 the Collectors appointment
The Sugar Beet Product,

AsHEVILLE. n. c.. Sept. H.-speciai.-
Collector Kope Elias. who coun not leave
for the Worlds Fair yesterday, as ne
had intended. on account OF washouts
and landslldes between here and Sails
bury. announced the following appoint
ments: ID. l.. Reynolds. late tax col
lector Of Bunconbe county, to be general
storekeeper for said county, at a salary
OF $4,000 per month; w. II. Gudger same
county, storekeeper and gauger at $3.50
per day; storekeepers and gaugers, Tran
sylvania county: 5. T.. Mcconnell, w. M.
Henry; Mcdowell county, William Hen
nessee Reuben Mckinney and John
English; Yadkin county, y. y. Early:
Alexander, ]. W. Echerd; Polk county,
w. V. Sewer. James Fisher; Anson coun-
tv r. A. Garter; Union county, j. W.
Griffin. Brandy gauger, II. z. King,
for Henderson county.
Collector Elias expects to leave for the
Worlds Fair to-day. He has just issued
an open letter 10 the deputy collectors
Of his district instructing them to do ali
in their power to put an end to frivolous
prosecutions fur violations OF the inter
nal revenue laws based upon the testi-
mony Of professional witnesses, but to
relax none of their vigiience in pressing
tors idea is 10 save the government the
needless expense Of enormous bills of
costs in frivolous cases that have been
paid at every term Of the Federal court
heretofore.
Judge Armfield, who held court In Tran
sylvania county last week, has been very
sick at BOevard with erysipelas, but was
reported better yesterday.
s. W. Presley, young man from Lime
stone township, this county, was in town
yesterday, on his way TO New York to
enter the Pasteur hospital. He was hit
ten by dog, which he fears was mad.
last Saturday and has decided to take
every precaution against hydrophohia.
Baron r. d'Alinge publishes a state
ment TO the effect that ne tried the cul-
tivadon Of sugar beets on a small plat
Of land. on the Vanderbilt estate as an
experiment this year. and that highly
satisfactory results were obtained. From
this II seems that the sugar beet is
adapted TO cultivation in this section OF
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Uncle SANS Account with Florida.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15-The report
OF the House Committee on Claims upon
the bin authorizing an auditing and set
tlement OF the mutual accounts between
Florida and the United States says. they
originated from the advances made by
the State in the suppression OF Indian
hostilites, and in the purchase OF state
bonds by the Indian trust fund upon the
security OF the United States indebted
ness 10 the State for these advances The
claims have been Investigated by both
the war and treasury departments and
in each case the amount found to be
due the State was S2Gl 1884, and the sum
due TO the United States, $4,000. Inter
est IN the amount due the State runs
from January lst. 1858. and on the amount
due the United States from November
9th, 1873. The report recommends the
passage Of the bill. which has been
before every Congress sinca the fifth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16

MADRID. Sept. l5.-The province of
Toledo has been swept by violent storms
and much damage done 10 properly.
Large tracts Of country are flooded and
many lives lost. Forty coDses. so far
have been recovered. In addition. many
people have been more or less seriously
Injured. Twenty five miles of the south
ern railwny track has been submerged.
The stations at Tcmbieque and VIVA
canas are isolated amid the swollen
waters. Relief trains have been dts
patched from Aranjuez and Alcszar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
PREsBYrERIAN SCHOOL OPENS.
A Number of Students Enrolled and its
Success Assured.

succees Assured.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Sept IA
Special--At the last meeting OF the Cen
terian Church, held in Macon, Ga. Rev.
A. =. Saunders, pastor of the Preshy-
terian church of this city, submitted u
proposition 10 establish. under the aus
pices OF the General Assembly, a home
for the orphans OF Presbyterian ministers
and missionaries, and I'm the same con-
nection a school for their advancement
and the higher education Of youth gen-
orally. The proposition met with the
earnest and enthusiastic approval OF
the assembly. and large fund was set
aside and board of trustees appointed
to carry out the provisions Of the enter
prise This board OF trustees, while on
a tour OF inspection, visited Frederielks-
burg and concluded 10 establish the home
and school here. Property was selected
and purchased, a faculty elected and
preparations for opening the school this
fall were industriously commented The
formal opening of the first session took
place at the opera house last night with
appropriate ceremonies. Rev. A i.
Saunders delivered an earnest, instruc-
tive address, giving a history OF the
movement since its inception. and then
introduced Rev. DIR. A. W. Ptzer, or
Washington, who delivered an address
of great fervor and eloQuence, which re-
ceived the closest attention OF rep
resentative audience OF this city, which
filed the large opera house to overflow
ing. The interesting programme was
interspersed with choice music, and the
occasion was a great success.
The school opened to-day with over one
hundred scholars some of whom are from
Kentucky Missouri, Tennessee and other
Northern States, as well as all portions
Of Virginia.
Citizens Of Fredericksburg who hereto
fore have been sending their sons ana
daughters to distant schools. kept them
home this year and patronizei this
school. The school Is a pronounced sue
cess at the very start. The home VIII
be established during the coming winter.
Under the fostering care Of ths General
Assembly, the influence Of which extends
all through the South. II is confidently
believed that this school Is destined 10
become the largest and most influential
institution for the education or youth OF
hoth sexes In the entire South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
White han Assaulted by q Negro.

PLEASANT SHADE. VA. Sept 10
Special-Quite sensation was created
az Freeman, station three miles west
Of this place. yesterday, caused by Alex
EUfofd q negru, cssaulting Mr. Arthur
Han. young man OF that place. with
out any p-ovocation Tht weapon the
negro used was an iron brake staff. he
gave Pm. Hail several severe blows,
causing blood to aow very 'r'eiy. But
for the timely appearance or Others the
negro would have killed Mr.. Hail. as
he had no weapon with which 10 defend
hi,nS0lf
There win be a Democratic barbecue
ut LaNrenCeville September 2oth. Col
Onel Charles T. O'Ferrall and other dis
tinglhshed orators viii address the vo-
tsrs Of brunswick on that day.
The firm of g. !. Duval a. Co has re-
sumed business, giving employmenf 70
Atty hands II Is expeC ted that all iurl-
Der business OF the section will be In full
blast within thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Thn Kenrsnre Leare, Dor New York.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. l5-Com-
mander Crowninshieid. Of the United
States steamer Kearsarge, reported to
tho Navy Department this afternoon
that his vessel left Wilmington, N. c.,
to-day for New York with sailors OF the
old monitor Nantucket on board. The
Nantucket has been turned over 10 the
North Carolina state authorities for use
by the naval reserve as a practice vessel.
II is not unlikely that the Kearsarge will
be ordered 10 Nicaragua In anticipation
OF another revolution In that country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
SHEPPARD'S ASSISTANTS
THE NEW COLLECTOR APPOINTS HIS
CORPS OF LIEUTESAYTs.
p. III. McCsuIi Turns the Revenue ONCE
Over to His successor-Full List
Of the Appointments.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Sept l5.-Special.
At $50 tonight Captain L. II. McCaull
turned the United States Internal Revenue
office In this city over 10 Captain Ham
Sheppard. There was steady flow OF
callers on Captain Sheppard. at his rooms
at the Arlington during the entire day,
and many went away disappointed
There were three vacancies to be filled
from this city. and over 100 people
applied Captain Sheppard has announced
his course as follows: Capt w. II.
Fowie, chief clerk Other clerks: w. II.
Baille, Of Buena Vista, John A. Herndon,
of Danville, w. w. Grayson, of Bland,
Frank Caldwell. Of warrenton, Dan w.
Sale. ]. A. Faulkner and Mrs. Knte
Flood. OF Lynchburg. This leaves only
one place-that of rnessenger-to be MI
ed, and a young Lynchburger named
Alex. Stratton will doubtless get that.
To be stamp deputies: Alexandria-G. w
Washington, Bedford Division, without
an appointment; Danville-J. L. Tyack,
MartinsUlle-J. X. Gregory; Roanoke.
c. Johnston; Staunton-G. w. May; Bed
ford City. J. NJ Daniel. Deputy collectors,
8. l.. Monroe, Alexandria; w. n. John
son, Front Royal; DR.. #. NJ. Dunn, Al
bemarle; r. NJ. Terry, South Boston; q.
w. Wells. Pittsylyanie; W. d. Haines
Franklin; S. @. Dobyns, Patrick; X. p.
Johnson, Wythe; Lewis Harman, Allie
ghany; A. r. Hurt. RUSSELL c. f. Hagan,
Wise With the exception OF Messrs
Fowle and Bailie, all the appointees are
new men
When Captain McCaull retired tonight
his clerks presented him with handsome
gold watch and chain. which cost some
thing over two hundred dollars.
Mr. j. NJ Beamer viii probably con-
unue in the service Of Captain Sheppard
until everything gets in running order.
Captain McCaull viii locate In Washing
ton. while Mr.. William Malone Jr., his
chief clerk, will stay In this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
SHORTAGE THE MINT.
The Report OF the Absence Of 5000 Ounces
Of Bullion Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. l5.-Acting
Mint Director Preston this morning con
firmed the statement made I'm the Phila-
delphla Ledger that the examination of
the vaults in Philadelphia mint disclosed
a shortage Of more than 5000 ounces
of gold bullion valued at $4,000. The
vault In which the gold shortage was dis
covered. had, when II was scaled, in 1857.
about Sl6O00000 IN gold bullion ID. NJ.
Fox was superintendent OF the mint at the
time and o. 9. BOsbyshell. succeeded him
I'm November, 1888, receipting for gold In
the scaled vault without weighing It.
The shortage was discovered only Tues
day. when the vault was opened for the
purpose of coiniBg ',glion The superln-
tendent OF the mini at Philadelphia Is
under bond OF 100000, and some OF the
weaithicst men OF the city, including
George W. Chllds are on IT, A thorough
examination is being made to fix the
quilt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
An Insnrance Company suspends.

DANvILLE, VA, Sept. i5.-Special.-
The Morotock Fire Insurance Company,
OF this city, has decided 70 wind np Its
affairs and discontinue business. and
W. w. Waddill has been placed In charge
OF the company. This companys busi-
nsss extended over a large territory
The Senatorial Democratic Convention
for the new district composed Of Pitt
syiyania and Henry counties and the
cities OF Danyille and North Danyille.
met here to-day James l.. Tredway OF
Pittsyivania. was nominated for sena-
tor by acclamation. resolution IN
dorsing Judge starer q. Whittle for the
Supreme Court Of Appeals. was adopted
by the convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
News Notes from Orange.

ORANGE COUNTY. VA. Sept l5.-
Specialize destruction OF n'achinery
and bull6ir Is az ihe Sulphur mines oper-
ated by w. G. Cisnshaw near Mineral
City. exceeded sliO0l0 The loss Is COW
cred By Insurance.
w. d. johnson. Of Athens. ca, is at
home 10 attend the marriage OF his
brother Frank 20 Miss Willie Garrett. of
Louisa c. H.
II Is said that Jerry Simpson and Can
d,dste Grayely viii speak at unionville,
this county, next Tuesday.
The rains OF last Monday were heavy
and iong, the water courses higher than
ever known IN this section and great
damage Is done 10 corn and fencing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Puiaski News Notes.

PULASKI, VA. Sept. IL -Spicial.
messrs Beverly and Hobson, Populist
canvassers. are ut work IN this section.
but our people are at work, and are not
much aroused as yet on the subject OF
politics.
Next Sunday will BE- Chlldrens Day at
the Presbyterian church Of Abingdon
Presbytery, the object being 10 aid home
mission work. within the boundg OF the
Presbytery.
The Times In its best and conpletest
form reaches US now on the day OF It's
publication and = a luxury.
Taylor the wife murderer, whose con-
yiction ] telegraphed you. received tho
verdict with more composure than any
other man ia the court room
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
o'FEHBALL ~ vFWP0RT VIEWS.
The speech of Our Nexs Governor warmi,
Received by tho People

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Sept H.
Special. Charles r O'Ferrall ad-
dressed an audience OF about 100 at the
opera house tonight. His speech was
received with streams Of applause which
at once showed tina; he was tho choice
~ the people 90 whom he spoke. lie
discussed The silver and tarir questions
with much vigor. He spoke In terms Ot
TTaiSe nj MIR. Clevelands admtnisfra-
tiOn and predicted that a period OF pros
perty would be brought 20 the people
by IL. Colonel O'Ferrall's speech was
warmly received and was said 10 be one
Of the best ever delivered IN Newport
News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Crops in Hanover.

ELLERsON. VA. Sept. 15.-special.-
The recent rains have done much dam
age I'm this section, as many OF the farm
ers had Just pulled fodder, which was
caught out IA the rain. Others, whose
fodder was ready 10 pull. were prevented
from doing SO on account Of the weather.
our corn crop IS not as good as WIS
expected some time ago, but is above
the average. The Oat crop was the best
we have had FOR many years. Mr.. A.
r. Ellerson who recently threshed his
crop. made about seyenty-fve bushels
10 the acre.
There has been considerable complaint
the last few days On account OF Irregular
fly, IN the mails. Yesterday we received
no mail at al. I understand the trouble
is caused by washoat somewhere on
the railroad above here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
RnsistInc the Tax Collectors.

MADRID. Sept. i5.-The excitement
throughout the country, growing out OF
the fiscal reforms recently adopted by
the government, has not abated by any
means The anger Of the people found
vent in attacks upon the tax collectors,
who have been fnobbed and stoned. Al
Mount Blanche, seventeen miles north
west OF Aragona, when the civil guard at
tempted TO disperse the mob, bowling
against the government and smashing
windows, he rioters fired upon the
guards. The latter retaliated, killing
three and woundng several others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
REBELLT0E AGAISST MAHOSE.
Negroes Resolve to Make Nominations OF
Their Own.

ROANOKE, VA. Sept. Is. - Special
The conference OF coiored men. which has
been In session here. attended by about
sixty delegates, adopted the following
after speeches by several Of the leaders
In denunciation OF the Republican party:
Whereas: The Republican party of VIZ
ssnia Is composed OF l3S0oo or more coli
ored and 1900 white voters, and wheEe-
as. the great mass Of colored voters have
since their enfranchtsenent. unanimous
ly supported. by their ballots all Hepup-
lican candidates and such other "nleo
office-seekers, who from time 10 time
found II TO their political and finsnciai
interest to ally themselves with or TO
cali themselves Republicans: and. where
as the Republican State Committee mas
for several years past recommended tnat
the Republican party as sueh make no
nomination for the various state. county
ar federal ofices. but that they antorse
this, pr that faction OF the psmosSsns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
The Nnniucket Ran Aground.

WILMINGTON. n. c.. Sept. 15.-The
monitor Nantucket, sent out here In tow
OF the Kearsarge, for use OF the naval
reserves, was brought tnto this port
about O'clock this morning In tow or
the steamer Wilmington. She ran aground
a few miles this side OF Southport, but
after an hours detention was pulled or
without injury.
The naval drill is over and the reserves
returned TO their homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Mr.. Buchanan Nominated.

MARION. VA. Sept. ls.-speeiaI.
senatorial convention. composed ~
twen,y-eight delegates from Smy,h
county and sixty six f,um Washington
county, met at Glade Springs on yes'er-
day at o'clock. In he Permanent or
ganization Hon X. q. Peters was placed
In tho chair After stormy session OF
nearly two hours r. Y buchanan. ESQ.
OF this place. was nominated by acc'a-
nation The choice IL a good one ana
will add strength 10 our State ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
RAPPAHANYoon ON THE RAmPAoE,
The Greatest Freshe. since the Flood OF
1889-Huch Damage Done

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Sept. i5-
Special.-The rains of the last three days
caused a rise of twenty-one feet In the
ReppahaLnCck, causing the greatest
freshet since the food OF June, 1889.
a large quantity Of corn on the low
lands along the river was destroyed
Fiatford and Masters lost about 5000
railroad ties. and Ball and Kerr had a,0o0
saw logs carried away.
The Falmouth bridge spanning the
Rappahannock was injured, and other
property along the river was damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
NO rrDrSGs or rng AFRO.
Several Dead Bodies Washed up in the
Sea NsaY Che riesion.

CHARLESTON. 6. c., Sept. B-Noth-
ing IS known here Of the missing steamer
Alvo, and no dead bodies Of sailors have
been washed up IN the sea AZ this port
II ST week the bodies ~ twenty-six
white railors were cast upon the beach
r'ar Port Royal, but there vera no
marks by which they could be Identified.
%he body OF white woman dressed ia
travelling costume was also washed ash re
at that pinOe. She wns well dressed. wore
fine underclothing AMI was evidently a
lady, but there were no marks 10 Identify
her. The bodies OF the sailors wero
buried In one grave and the body OF the
lady given u decent interment
Tho sailors and lady had evidently CONS
frum some pat senger steamer, but nothing
Is definitely known as to who they wero
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Three Children lfurned 10 Death.

RHDATOWN, TENN. Sept. 15.-Near
Millersyille post-0fiice, the residence Of
Milton Myers. wealthy farmer, was
totally destroyed by fire last night, and
three children, aged ten. eighr and three
years burned. The rest OF the family
barely escaped with their lives. Mrs.
Myers with her infant, two weeks old,
Jumped from the second story window,
and are now In q precarious condition.
The loss Is estimated at $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Destructive Enrest Fires

STEVENS POINT. WIS. Sept. i5-A
message from Junction City. ten miles
west OF this city. says the town is burn
ing ana viii be totally destroyed. Mill
Creek is said 10 have been wiped out Of
existence and many farmers IN the black
district will be rendered homeless. This
city is surrounded by forest fires, .holgh
there is no immediate danger from them.
Forests between here and Mosinee have
been blazing for several days and It is
feared many farmers In that territory
viii lose their cattle and crops, even II
they are fortunate enough TO escape with
their lives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Ernorts Of Domestic Cotton.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept. 1.-THE
chief OF the Bureau OF Statistics reports
that the total values OF the exports or
domestic cotton from the United States
during the month Of August, 1893, were
s.. .433, 4Sl, and during the twelve months
ended August 81, 1893. slS9. .lis.2l6 In Au-
gust. 1929, 2.543.235 and during the twelve
moLths ended August 81. 1897 s257. .0i4,5ij
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Johu q. Baden Nominated.

COLUMBIA, VA. Sept iA-Specisi.
About twenty-five delegates, composed
mostly OF Republicans, met here to-day
and nominated John O. Haden, OF Flu
wanna. as the Populist candidate for
member OF the House OF Delegates from
rho counties OF FTuvanna and Goochland.
This secures the election Of w. b. w
Br1oking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Daniels NAY Get Chief Clerk

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept. l5.--It is
understood that Jese9hps Danieis. of
North Carolina. the present appointment
clerk OF the interior department., has been
rendered the position Of chief clerk Of the
department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Sept. B.-The senats
to-day confirmed the following noniaa-
tions:
Collectors CT Internal Reyer le-P, y.
TrammelI. District of Georgia: X ..
Randall. EAstriet OF kAiabania; J: Z.
Essary, second Tennessee; +. +. bonds
Fifth Tennessee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16

man, Of Michigan. Eulogfes were deliv-
cred by Messrs. Weadock. Powers, Curtis.
Caruth, McMillin, Haugen. Dearmond
and Covert, and then as a mark OF re-
spect to the memory OF the deceased the
House at 80 adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
NAY EXTEND THE ErrosfTfoS.
A Meeting Called at which the Question
VIII be Con stdered

CHICAGO. ILL. Sept. i5-Af;er con-
ference with number of foreign commits
si0ners. the Worlds Fair directors have
called "A nesting for Monday night 20
discuss the feasibility of extending the
Exposition until January ist next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
The stockholders TO Meet.

RALEIGH, N. c. Sept. lb.-Special--An
official cali has been made for the stock
holders OF the North Carolina railroad
TO meet in Greensboro on October 18th
10 confirm the action Of the board Of
directors In surrendering the exemption
Of the nompspy'r property from taxation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
Consul nj Milan Named.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. ib.-rhe
President to-day sent to the senate the
nomination OF DIR. Charles s. Hazeitine,
, of Michigan. to be United States Consul
1t MlaQs Italy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16
MYArHER foKEcAaT,

WASHINGTON. d. c.. sept tS.-Fe9
virginia ana North Carolina; Fair. pstshts
ly cooler In western portion, sopfhEeeA
or ysst yindA -~s>.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-16

NEW YORK, Sept. ls.--Four cases Of
small pox were discovered by Health OF.
ncsrs In Madison street this morning
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-01-07
Fluctuations.

The JOURNAL paid the managing
editor of the Cumberland NelcS the rare
compliment Of inviting him to read
some peppery MSS, but the employees
of that paper deci led that such pro-
ceeding would be IN amopos, not to say
impoH.
The JOURNAL is somewhat glad now
that its proposal was so regarded.
For it prefers to publish simply the
Argument of five learned and estimable
attorneys, based upon what 1.-The record
discloses," as the answer to the A'e,cS'
windy demand,
Another consideration.
If the JOURNAL cannot criticise the
highmuckamucks of the Ners without
risk of bailing or falling, it backs
down.
Still another.
Ii the chief Of the JOURNAL must re-
gard the employees of the A'etrs as the
only vulnerable bricabrac of that
establishment, then it must also back
down.
For there is not a man on the Ners'
staff, or in its employment in any
capacity, whom the JOURNAL would
not gladly favor in any reasonable
manner or measure.