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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-15
DISTURBED THE TRAMP.
oroRoE BUTTERWOsTH INTER
HUPfED MN And HAs SHOT,
The Man Of Leisure Was Stealing Nights
Lodging In q Bedford Barn-Cut o"
His Big Toe In Splitting Wood.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, Dec. lS.-Special.
John Hunt who was found dead In an
clubhouse on the farm OF Mr.. Il. w.
West. near Richmond few days ago.
was formerly OF this place. He was
well-to.d merchant here at one time
He was sent to the pententiary In the
7Os. charged with attempting TO burn
what was known as the old "Modoc.'
Many lawyers thought his conviction un-
lust. as he was an inoffensive old man,
and the evidence was not positive against
him. He has relatives in this county.
George Butterworth, who lives few
miles south Of this place. while on his
way to feed his employers horses, was
fired upon by a tramp, who was stealing
a nights lodging, and whose slumbers
ButterwoTth disturbed. He was not hurt,
and the tramp escaped.
j. S. Bradley. of Horeb, cut off one OF
his great toes few days since while
cutting wood. He put the toe in his
pocket and walked TO a physicians Office.
Mr.. Graham Clayton and Mayor +. l..
So unders are in Richmond in the interest
OF Judge Horsley, whom the bar Of this
section are anxious 10 have elected as
judge of the Court Of Appeals.
IL was thought at one time that the
county schools would have TO be closed
after Christmas on account Of the treas
ury trouble. but arrangements have been
made by which teachers Grandstaff war
rants will be paid promptly This in
sures their continuance for the remainder
of the tenn.
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EEEILs-HORTOH.
A Pretty Midday Marriage at stsuniou.
Reception.

STANTON, VA. Dec H.-Special.-
The prettiest wedding Of the season took
place to-day at high noon in the Second
Presbyterian church. The bride was
Miss Margaret Irene Morton, daughter
Of Captain r. G. Morton, OF stanton
and the groom was Mr.. Joseph Sealey
Lefils, Of Fenandinl. Fla The chancel
OF the church was banked with palms
and potted plants and formed a lovely
background for the bridal party.
The bride entered with her father, and
was preceded up the aisle by the ushers,
Messrs. William j. Perry, J. Walker Nc
Chesney Jack Morton. and George Bell,
and the maid Of honor. Miss Mary Nor
ton. walking alone The groom and best
man, Mr.. Arthur Morton. met the bride
ut the altar The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. William Cumming, pastor
Of the church. The bride wore becom-
ing gown Of changeable blue cloth,
trimmed with blue velvet. hat to match,
and carried La France roses. Mr.. Leills
is a prominent business man Of Fernan-
DIM. After a reception 10 few Of the
intimate friends Of the family Mr.. and
Mrs. Lehls left for their southern home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-15
MEETING or FLAT TOP HINERs
Held Yesterday In Rosnoke-Coal Output
LArresf Ever Known in That Section.

ROANOKE, VA. Dec. H.-Special.-The
coal operators Of the Flat Top region held
"a convention in Roanoke to-day, about
forty companies being represented The
meeting was presided over by Vice-Presi-
dent Bulltt OF the Norfolk and Western
railroad. formerly president OF Pocahontas
Coal Company. The meeting was secret
and IL was the general opinion that the
principal subject discussed would be the
putting OF coal on the free list, but it
can be stated on reliable information that
this matter was not touched upon. Cast
ner and Curran. of Philadelphia, the gem
eral Eastern agents Of the Flat Top out
put, made complaint that the companies
were furnishing too much slack and stated
that more lump coal must be shipped
A committee Of five. consisting OF John
Cooper, J. j. Tierney Frank a. Hill, W.
II. McQuai, and William Spencer, were
appointed to go into mines and examine
the process of mining. Coal containing
too much slack will be condemned and
not sent to places where it comes into
contact with other coal. The trade inter-
ests of the business were discussed.
r. l.. Henrietze, one Of the most promi-
nent operators in the region. stated TO
your representative that the coal out
put during the year Just about TO close
had been the largest in the history OF the
ments during the past month exceeded
those of any month thus far. He did
not believe that Congress would reduce
the tariff on coal and said that even If
the tariff was taken off the business would
not be injured one particle, In his opinion.
The operators were rendered a banquet
at Hotel Roanoke, by Messrs. Cashier
and Curran. II is estimated that the
capital represented by the different COM
panes at the meeting to-day will aggTe-
gate fifty million dollars.
At the night session OF the Coal Opera
tors Association Of Virginia and West
Virginia, resolutions We're adopted pro-
testing against the passage by Congress
of the Wilson bill about 10 be reported
by the Ways and Means Committee, and
that the operators and miners Of thirty
six mines would earnestly represent that
such action would be ruinous 10 "-- in
terests Of this section. and that the repre-
sentative5 in Virginia and West Vir-
ginia use all legitimate means TO the de-
feat Of the bill. These resolutions are
signed by John Cooper, chairman. and
Frank L. Hartman. secretary.
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens, aud Ofher Matters.

Judge Boiling, OF Carroll county, was
gin the city yesterday.
Mrs. l.. II. Blair is still confined to
the house from recent severe Illness.
In the Chancery Court yesterday Char
les u. Loehr qualified as executor OF
Peter Holloway.
Marcus Kaufman died at his residence
this morning at | o'clock, after long
and painful illness.
Mrs William J. Woods and daughter
left yesterday for Washington. where
they expect TO make their home.
Mr. George NJ. Wyatt. of the Old Do
mnion Steamship Company, is confined
to his bed with an attack Of the grip.
Mr. j. w. Beveridge. who had an
operation performed upon him by Or.
Mcclure at st. Luke's is improving
A charity tea by the Guild of ALI
Saints church will be held this afternoon
at No. 6 north Fifth street. from 6 TO
s o'clock.
Miss Maggie Clark, of New Kent coun-
~, IL visiting her cousin, Miss Matte
Mountcastle SOP Twenty-fourth street to
spend the Christmas holidays
sneak thief on Wednesday evening,
during the absence of the bartender.
entered the bar-room of the Albemarle
Club and stole $50 in currency.
Walter +, Addison, OF Big Stone Gap,
a prominent member of the Southwest
bar. and formerly Of this city, is visiting
mis- father. Mr.. E. b. Addison, 200 east
Grace street.
MIR. Columbus Canepa. a member of
Syracuse Lodge, X. Of p. received the
prize-a handsome reclining chair-award-
Oh hfA ha 10
OF tickets TO the recent Hines memorial
concert
There will be n special meeting If the
Union Democratic Club and Scouts al
Powells Hall tonight at o'clock. Uni
form OF the Scouts will be on hand and
important business will come before
them.
The Young Girls Society Of Moore
Memorial church. will have a Snow
Flake" entertainment in the chapel on
Friday evening, December 18th. at
o'clock There will be an entertainment
for the children from to Z.
The daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton will hold their regular meeting at
the rooms OF the Virginia Historical
Society on Friday, 18th. at 4 o'clock, L.
NJ. Business OF special Importance and
interest demands large attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hickman have
issued invitations TO the marriage OF
their daughter Rosa Belle. to Mr.. Char
les Walthall Goode. OF Danville. TO take
place at their residence on Wednesday
afternoon. December 10th.
The Beta Theta Phi Society Fraternity
held an initiation meeting last night The
following old members were present: c.
j. Edwards James G.. Harwood, George
Harris. j. b. Sloden. +. T. Powers. G..
L. Fletcher. r. r. Hin. i. A. Jones. and
r. G. Hiden. banquet was served at
Zimmermanns
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NORMAL coI1E3IArE INSTITUTE.
Meeting Yesterday of the Board of Di-
recfOrs.

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. H.-Special.-
\ meeting of the board Of visitors Of
the Virginia Normal and COLLEGIATE In
stitute was held In that building to-day.
with the following members present: Hon.
John T.. Massey, Superintendent Of Pub
lie instruction, and Messrs. Cabell Of
Amherst county. Scruggs Of Pittsylvanla.
r.. NJ. Miller Of Powhatan, and II. q.
Watkins OF Petersburg. The board in
spected the grounds and buildings, to-
gether with accounts. books. &c, and
found everything i'm good order There
are now 80 students at the institute
The marble front store on the corner
Of Sycamore and Bank streets was sold
at public auction to-day 1t was pur-
chased by Mr.. William +. Spotswood,
and the price paid was SG.6j0.
The sales Of loose tobacco at the diff
ferent warehouses were quite heavy to-
day. and good prices were obtained.
The County Court Of Prince George
was held to-day. but only one trifing
case was disposed OF.
Major f. r. Scott, of Richmond, was
i'm the city to-day.
Revs. II. W. Battle. ID. d.. and J. ".
Pitcher. ID. D., who have been confined 10
the house for some time with the grip,
are now able TO be out.
MT. vernon II. boIst anu MISS -fh'C'
Mallory were married tonight az the resi-
dence of the brides parents. The groom
is a popular young man Of this place and
the bride is the attractive daughter OF
Mr.. John A. Mallory. a justice of the
peace of this city.
Mr.. Davis r. Allen. Of Crewe, and Miss
Bena Robblnette. daughter Of Mrs. James
Robbinette of Ettrick. Chesterfield coun-
~. were married last night at the resi-
dence of the bride. Rev Porter Hardy
ofiiciated.
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WoNGo AND JOHNSON no FIGHT.
A Glove Contest Arranged For January q.
Zach to Weigh 40

NORFOLK. VA. Dee. 14-Special.-AIr.
W. r. Hudgins. leading merchant OF
this city died to-day after a sickness OF
ten days duration, caused by a stroke OF
paralysis.
Judge Brooke has granted a charter 20
the Norfolk Cycle Club; capital stock,
N0,Oo0.
The people at the Queen-Street MethO-
dist Episcopal church are much pleased
with Their new pastor. the Rev. J. c. Mar
tin
Articles Of agreement have been drawn
up between Frank Wongo. Of Portsmouth.
and Charles johnson, Of ST. Padl, Mimi,
for a glove contest of twenty rounds or
more. to take place on the Sth OF Janu-
airy, 1884, under the auspices OF the Ariel
Club OF this city. Both men are to tip
the scales al lao pounds. Johnson has a
good reputation.
John w. CAST. supervising inspector Of
steam vessels. has been confined TO his
bed for several days from an attack Of
the grip.
Ii IS feared that a fire bug Is operating
in Berkeley. Two fires i'm that town have
The appearance of being the work OF an
incendiary.
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KILLED WfTH 4 CANT PIN.
Herbert Ross Loses His Life in a Dispute
Abont Onening Gate.

WELDON. y. c.. Dec. 1i-Special.-
News reached here of a homicide which
occurred near Kinston Two white men.
Herbert Ross and Ernest Jones got into
a dispute while hauling fodder. A row
took place as 10 which one should get
down and open a gate through which
they had to pass. Hot words cnsued
and the men got down TO fight. Ross
drew knife. and Jones took one Of the
long cart pins. and with this he struck
Ross on the head. killing him almost
instantly. The murderer IS In Kinston
Jail.
An accidental fire at Dover in Wayne
county destroyed nearly half n million
feet of lumber belonging 10 the Colds
boro Lumber Company
The ginhouse and contents. including
machinery and ten bales Of cotton. OF
Mr. W d. Price. were burned at Mount
Olive. The FIRE originated from spark.
Loss. 800: no insurance.
Hatteras is known the world over
as the most dangerous shore on the
North Carolina coast. and few words
about the place win be OF interest 10
your readers. I'm consequence Of the rough
seas encountered there in crossing the
bar" the shore rs peril0us at all times.
and I'm stormy weather IL IS almost i'm
possible for any boat 10 round the
point. Yet Hatteras is not a deserted
wild. as many suppose but Is a pros
porous little settlement inhabited mainly
by fishermen.
Mr. j. Norman Powell. well-known
farmer Of this county came into town
this morning badly bruised and wounded
about the head. IN a terrible encounter
with a desperate negro last night Mr.
Powell saw a light in the back yard.
and going cut. discovered fire burning
under the corner Of his house.
He stopped down % put 10 out and as
he did 50 "A negro sprung from behind the
chimney and struck him over the head
with a hoe. The hoe was broken. and
Mr.. Powell ran into the house - get his
gun The negro was not Identified. and
ran on when Mr.. Powell got his gun
Powell is a quiet man. and the assault
was for the purpose OF murder and rob
berry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-15
BISHOP LrMAN,s FUNERAL.
It Takes Place To-day-Sketch of His In
teres'ing Career.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Dec. 1l-Bishop ~
man will be buried tomorrow at O'Clock
from Christ church Bishops Cheshire
watson. and Randolph, and many clergy
men. will conduct tine funeral. The in-
terment will BE- i'm lakewood Cemetery.
Bishop Lyman was born In Brighton,
Mass. November q, 1915. He was grad
uated al Hamilton College i'm 1881. and at
the General Theological Seminary in New
York He was admitted TO deacOns' or
ders in Christ church. Baltimore, Md.
September 20. 1910.
He served as rector AT Hagerstown,
Nd. for a number OF years; went TO
Pittsburg, Pa, in 1870; remained there
until 1850. when. with his family, he went
abroad on a two years leave OF absence,
and when the war broke out determined
10 remain until peace was established.
inaugurdted an American chapel at Flor
ence: made an extended tour OF England
and Scotland. and went TO Rome i'm the
winter, and there, In the winter Of lS62-'63,
assisted the chaDlain OF the American
Embassy in conducting services; in 1865,
at the request OF the Ambassador. he
accepted the position Of chaplain Of the
Embassy.
An old palace. owned By a Roman
prince was rented. and a part OF il Oc-
cupied rs a residence by the Ambassa-
dor and a part set aside for a chapel,
and here the Bishop preached 10 the
large number Of Americans who were
wntering I'm Rome. When the lease ex-
pired the Roman prince would not re-
new it unless the service should be given
w.
The Bishop then rented at his own eX-
pense a large hall. and here held services
In 66-'61. But" TO quote his own words,
in the spring. when we were near the
end OF the season. the Ambassador was
formally notified by Cardinal Antonelli
that the services Of our church could not
be held after the present season within
the city walls unless carried on within
the building occupied by the Ambassa-
dor.
Being myself most anxious 10 keep the
chapel apart from the Embassy as the
only security for its permanence and sta
biity, | decided 10 go outside one Of the
gates of the city. and 10 take an apart
ment for our chapel where there could be
no fear OF any interference"
With the entrance Of the Italian army
and the overthrow Of the temporal power
OF the Pope the way was opened for
building a large church inside the city
limits. II has since been done at "a cost
of $4,000
During these labors the Bishop occupied
part of each year with journeyings 20
Europe, England Scotland. and went
twice 10 Egypt and the Holy Land. IN
the autumn OF 1870 he had q call TO Sar
Francisco. and was laborlng there in the
spring OF 1873. when elected assistant
Bishop Of North Carolina.
He spent the summer In Europe. and
OF December lith was consecrated 10 the
bishopric in Christ church, Raleigh, y
c.. by Bishop Nottingham
on the death OF Bishop Atkinson ir
1881. he became Bishop OF the diocese
With his consent the eastern part OF the
State was set of as a separate diocese
in 1888.
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the possession OF, and have been trans
/ ferrcd from. the treasury TO the archiFe'
| OF the society.
The Presidents report, after thanking
the treasurer. II. r. Brooke; the record
Ing secretary, ID. G. Richardson; the cor
responding secretary. Philip A. Bruce
and others. and making number OF sug'
gestions as TO the interests and future
welfare Of the society. closed with an eN-
tract from the report presented by MI
William A. Maury upon the second re-
vival Of the society in 1870. which voiced
sentiments heartily Endorsed by all VINO
have the good OF the organization al
heart.
Committees aud New Members.
Upon a motion OF Mr. Daniel, com
mttee OF three was appointed by the
president to consider the constitutional
change recommended by him as regarding
tho length OF term for which the pre-
sidency should be held by any mem
ber
The following gentlemen composed the
committee: Messrs. Roosevelt Page Dr'
w. u. Green and +. H. Mcclure
Upon a motion OF Mr.. w. r. Meredith
the Chair appointed the following gem
tlemen as a Committee on Nominations
Messrs Ellyson. Meredith. Hutzler. Hun
ter and Patteson. The committee pro-
posed the following names, which gem
tiemen were elected by the society:
President. Mr.. Joseph Bryan; vice-presi-
dents. J. l.. NJ. Curry. OF Washington,
ID. c.: Colonel Archer Anderson. and
DIR. VIM. y. Palmer. both Of this city;
corresponding secretary and librarian,
Philip A. Bruce. Of this city; recording
secretary. -. c. Richardson; treasurer
Robert r. Brooke.
The following Executive Committee
was elected:
Lyon c. Tyler. Of Williamsburg, Va:
r. V. Valentine, c. V. Meredith.
DR. w. -. Green. F. II. Mcclure,
3. y. Munford r. II. Canes. Roosevelt
Page, Nirginius Newton, of Richmond,
Va; Robert NJ. Hughes. Of Norfolk, Va:
r. II. Dabney, Of University Of Va;
r. L. Traylor OF Richmond. Va.
Upon a nomination Of Mr. Gaines and
Mr. Bryan the following new members
John Herbert Corning Daniel Grinnan,
and J. Stuart Bryan.
Upon a motion of Mr.. Hunter a com
mttee composed Of Messrs. Ellyson,
Hunter. Patteson. and Guy were appoint
d 10 act in conjunction with the Execu-
i've Committee. i'm securing legislative
lid for the society.
motion was made by Mr. i. III.
MCGUIRE. and adopted by the society, |
ordering the Publication Committee to
ave printed the annual address. the |
.evised constitution. and a list OF the
,ames Of the members of the society.
'pon a motion Of Mr.. Anderson the
Meeting adjourned TO assemble at such
ime as the president shall designate, 20
lear the annual address.
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voting himself TO the duties OF MS classes
at W. a l.. u.
Tuesday night the 18th instant, Grand
Chancellor w. l.. Mcleod. OF Sunoik'
Va, Grand Jurisdiction OF virginia
Knights OF Pythias, will be mere on an
officIal visitation TO the Lexington Lodge
No. Is. K. Of p. He will be given
royal reception and banquet III for
King The order here is strong and grow
ing.
This week the Royal Arch Masons con-
ferred the degree of Most Excellent Mas
ter and Royal Arch and partook OF
an oyster supper at Jaccheris
The extension Of the y. 4 o. r. r.
south TO Salem, is again revived; one
authority SAYS that an effort VIII be
made 10 take the company's charter
from them and give II to another cor
poration that will build If the y. & o.
fail to build the Valley extension to
some point south, near Roanoke or Salem.
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who Shall Appoint he Employs Of ihs
- D tmenfg

- p tment?
The Committee on Health held "
monthly meeting in the Council Chamber
last evening. There were present capt
T.. =. Reeve chairman and Messn
George b. Davis Grimes. Kias, ara
Moore
The usual number Of bills were ordered
10 be paid and the payroll OF the tm'
p,oyes OF the department was approved
Bids were opened for the furnishing
OF feed stun 90 the department. ana
the contracts were awarded 90 Savage,
Beveridge x Co. FOR hay salt. and straw,
and 20 Alvey Bros. Tor oats. corn. brown
stun and shipstun
on motion OF Mr.. Davis. the committee
decided % have called meeting next
Friday evening. 10 sign the payroll f)f
the employees OF the department.
The Chair stated that he had received
a number OF complaints as % the emp.o}'
ment " hands Ia the department ana ne
thought q best 70 submit % the "ormll-
tee the question whether the appointment
should be made by the committee.
Mr. Grimes moved that an the appoint
ments be- made by the committee in op.u
meeting, but the motion was subseQ iehuF
withdrawn.
Several members az the COMMITTEES
thought that the appointments shol'.
be made as before. by the president q.
the Board OF Health. bat that possibly INC
committee might confirm his action
on motion OF Mr. King. the matter
VAS finally laid over until the next iese,
lar Aeeting when Il Is expected thar q"
members will be present.
The Assembly gave their initial gernla,n.
at the Masonic Temple last night
was "A weli.attended and brilliant ah"H
and much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. Rosscr q Dunn. OF King Wiinass
county, mas returned home after OH"
Watt to this city.
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4 HKDDING ~ LOUISA.
Regret Expressed at the Defeat Of General
Lee For Senator.

SANDY HOOK, VA. Dec H.-Special.
Last night at O'Clock. at Glover Dale.
Louisa county. near the GoOchland line,
Mr.. william y. Leadbetter. young mer-
chant Of this county, was married 10 Miss
Bette p, Oldest daughter Of Robert NJ.
Wiltshire, Esq The ceremony was per-
formed I'm the presence of some one hun
dred friends OF the happy couple, by Rev.
II. D. Ragland.
The friends Of General Lee, who are
many I'm this county, are mortified at his
defeat for the United States Senate II
IS a great pity that United Stdtes sena-
tors cannot be elected by a direct vote
OF the people.
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PENSION FRAUD CASES.
Mrs. Eugenia i. ttheridgs on Trial in the
FeIeral COURT az Nnrfolk.

NORFOLK. va. Dec. 4-In the
United States Court to-day the case Of
Laura Ann Higgins (cOlOred). charged
with pension funds. was concluded, the
jury finding the prisoner guilty. She was
remanded 10 jail 20 await sentence.
One of the most noteworthy Of these
cases was then called. the defendant
being Mrs Eugenia r. Etheridge, a we'll
known and highly-cOnnected lady Of
Princess Anne county, against whom there
are eighteen indictments. This case was
pending when court adjourned for the
day
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sMALL-POx ~ sHENANDOAH.
Disease Under Good Control and VIII
Probably Not Spread.


Probably Not spread
LURAY, VA. Dec. H-Special-The
cold wave struck this section last night
Supplies amounting in value 20 more
than a hundred dollars We're contributed
by the citizens and sent yesterday TO
those in need at Shenandoah. in this
county.
DR.. Clark reports all his cases Of small
p0x under good control. and hopes ne
can see the end Of this epidemic. Or.
Clark visited a suspected case at Benton
vile to-day. and pronounced It smallpox
He very promptly notified the authori-
ties Of Warren county, and he hopes
that no other cases may occur at that
place. Luray al once quarantined against
Bentonvile. There are suspected cases
here. and the authorities maintain strict
guard against smallpox.
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4 TAILOR,S sUICIDE
lIe Committed Bigamy and When Arrest
81 Took Rough on RatI.

RALEIGH. y. c., Dec. 1f.-Henry
Habel. a young tailor resident OF this
city. went off some months ago 20 look
for work. Last night telegram was
received from Newman, Ga. asking
for his arrest II he was married man,
The police thereupon arrested him. end
he took rough on rats lie died this
morning. Another dispatch from New
man. Ca. says he was there two months.
and married there. but after a month
left the woman. He leaves wife and
family here.
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KAUFMAN.--Died at his residence.
1925 east Main street. at f2:45 this morn
Ing. MARCUS KAUFMAN, in the sixty
third year OF his age.
Funeral arrangements will be announced
hereafter.
New York. Baltimore. and Charlotte
IN. CO. papers please copy.