The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-29
The COLUMBIAN BALL.
LEFT BEHIND PLEASANT MEMO
HfEs AND SOME DEBTs.
Col. johnson, OF the Naval Rendezvous A
ISOLATION. Notified of Suits to be Insu-.
tuted Against 1t For $1,000.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 2s.-special.--
This morning the president OF the Hamp
ton Roads Naval Rendezvous Association
"colonel" George w. Johnston, was noti-
fed by the creditors OF the association,
merchants Of the city, who are due abouI
81 900 that suits will be brought at once
TO recover their claims. This money is
due largely for the columbian Ball.
which was a brilliant affair, but IMAM
cial failure.
Several months ago Colonel Johnston
and the board of managers held a meet
Ing TO make arrangements to li4uidate
the Indebtedness. but no practical steps
were taken, hence the suits.
senstor Herbert's Reply.
II Is said that when Colonel L. ID.
starke, an ex-member Of the Legislature,
and one of the first lawyers OF this city,
learned that State Senator Herbert had
questioned his Democracy, he was very
indignant, and when interviewed stated
that he would let the matter rest until
he could learn exactly and from undoubt-
ed authority. Mr.. Herberts language
He did not nave TO wait long. When
Mr.. Herbert returned home for the Christ
mas holidays, he wrote letter 10 Colonel
Stafke. disayowing any purpose 10 re-
fleet upon him. His letter was fun, COM
plete. and satisfactory.
The people OF Norfolk are looking for
ward with much Interest TO the renewal
of the contest in the Senate for the cleo
ton Of a school superintendent for Nor
folk. Nit. Murray mas prepared his an
swer 20 Mr.. Herbert's charges. II will
be presented by Or. Barnes, Of Nanse-
mond. and discussed by Mr.. Little and
others. 1t is reported here that Senator
Flood has said that he will support Mr..
Murray II ne establishes his Democracy.
The John s. Barbour Club. OF the First
ward has adopted resolutions endorsing
Mr.. Herberts action in the Senate; also
requesting United States Senator-elect
Thomas S. Martin TO use his influence 10
secure the election Of Mr.. Taylor. The
First Ward Democratic Club also has en-
dorsed Mr.. Murray.
Desth Capts Barnes.
The death Of Capt. George b. Barnes.
which occurred at the Atlantic Hotel last
might. was not unexpected, as capt.
Barnes had been confined TO his bed TOT
several weeks. He was a native or Muir
freesboro. n. c.. but has resided IN Nor
folk about twenty years. engaged III the
commission business. lie was melloe'
of the firm of Vaughan q Barnes. from
which ne 1tliIeu wv sSe'i" No.
ample fortune.
Assistant Secretary wcsdoo'S Trip
Mr.. \. r. Ridley. a member OF the
Portsmouth City Council. died very unex-
nectedly this evening. He was as wen
as usual this morning
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Me
Adoo Admiral Brown, and party OF
officers went down TO Ocean view TINS
yrorning as the guests of Colonel George
w Johnston, to enjoy an oyster roast
The Secretary left for Washington TO-
night. ,,o
Miss Lizzie Tatum, sister OF the wfe
of Honorable J. NJ. Berkly, wen known
I'm Richmond, died suddenly tonight
The negro King. who killed another
negro. named Walton, at Barretts Neck
Nansemond county. is still at large; y
large posse searched the swamps Tor MIN
today. hut he could not be found.
Dr. Ma ,rrz tcqniied.
Mrs. Matthez, wife of DR.. Matinee VINO
was arrested, charged with receiving
money under false pretences, from
Marty i'm Wisconsin. received letter
from her husband tonight saying that
he had been honorably acquitted The
Doctor is well known in every lnipol
tant CITY in the country, and is endorsed
by prominent people In all parts Oh inc
country.