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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
GEN. R0SSER AND WISE.
THsY SPEAK TOO ETnER At WI
LTAMSBURG.
Not John s. But DR. X. A.-The Latter Soun-
s.ls virginia Republicans to Accept
Populisi Aid In This Campaign.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Oct. @.-spe-
o,.,-GeneraI Rosser, as was expected
arrived here about noon to-day corninS
by private conveyance from forh'o"h'
He was driven at once 10 the residence
OF Dr. Richard A. Wise. After remaining
there A short time, he was escorted ooWn
,ovvn bv the Doctor and Mr.. George II.
Richardson. the sheriff Of the county. q
meeting was held In the COURTHOUSE.
which was addressed by General Rosser'
The General began bis speech by de-
liverinR an essay upon the theory OF gov
eminent and It's founders and eulosy on
Jefferson. Following in his way the
cause OF public events down 70 the pre-
sent dav he said this government was
not now what its origiuatOrs INTENDED pue
had drifted far away from true Jehersoh-
ian Democracy. The speaker then discuss
ed Mr.. Cleveland, saying that ne hau Fo'-
ed for him. but was sorry for u.
Referring TO the present canvass tne
sneaker said he was opposed 10 Colohei
O'FerraIl because he was Cleveland man.
and also because he had not carried OUT
The promises made to the people lie said
that Colonel O'Ferrall, II elected Governor,
,,ould resign the Office into the hands OF
Mr.. Kent II he could be elected 10 me
posltion Of United states Senator. Inc
General closed by an appeal TO the crown
10 forsake their former political al
teetauce and vote for the POpulists.
The crowd was good-natured. There was
little or no enthusiasm during the delivery
OF the speech.
At the conclusion OF General Rosser's
address. loud calls were made for Dr
Wise. chairman Of the Republican party
OF James City county. The Doctor arose
and said he did not propose 10 make a
epeech OF discuss political issues; but
said: you. as Republicans, are now IN
the condition OF man overheard, ana
in danger Of drowning, and this man
comes and offers you an oar. i advise
you not TO reject #. because st = not
steamer. but grab this oar, which may
sustain you until help arrives" This adj
wee received the warm approval Of the
Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

mond secures bail and steannS ,sa centre
and Burnet is pushed through -" coal fol-
for another touch down, put ~
lows. Score: Richmond TO- Noti VIM
The ball again goes TO NOTICE sna third
makes three yards on " on ,h Turner
down Is forced TO kick. whi.n ss al.
does. and gains twenty-five n Rosh-
though Richmond receives the Oa.a scoras
er again runs around the enc III ,.s,,Ss ths
the third touch down. Harrison A. Sa1f, ''I
goal. Score: Richmond 10,
Time called for the first hall. e,.,,0
The scond half is started by nylns
V. but Richmond only gains h.s y ,a,,.,s
They steadily advance TOWARDS Nols0, ~ = :
gaoi. and Pierson Is pushed throuSn .'.e
centre for another touch down. IlaI, na
son misses the goal. Score; hicnino"p
90 Norfolk o.
During the remainder OF the ~
Norfolk fights hard. and advances the
ball. but time is called. The game wds
holly contested and Richmond earned nei
victory. Bosher, Lloyd, Merkie ana sal-
lade were the star players OF hichllohu-
Nobody was hurt, and good feehng was
manifested. Bosher captured the iaaies
and was pronounced a daisy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
North Carolinn NOTES.

To this date in the Superior Court al
Raleigh. judgments aggregatlng about s22
90 have been obtained against Charles
u. Upchurch. the defaultng clerk OF the
Superior Court. Colonel Shaffer, the prin-
cipal bondsman, tells me ne has paid
about $1,000.
II appears 10 be the belief among the
farmers that there Will be a sharp adj
vance In the price OF cotton, and they
are. In many cases. holding II for higher
prices.
The cause OF the death OF Rev. Dr. j.
c. Price. colored, is said 10 have been
fatty degeneration OF the heart Kind
words were said regarding him to-day
by people OF prominence. He was GER
tainly highly esteemed. The late Chief
Justice Merrimon once remarked that ne
regarded Tfice as one OF the very best
orators he had ever heard.
The amount received from pension tax
last year was $96,951. This year II is $685.
Z25. The increase OF tax under the new
revenue act OF 1898 spplies 10 next year $
pensions, which viii be somewhat larger.
The apportionment OF pensions this year
is as follows: First class sec; second
class. $50: third class, S3S: fourth class.
sl6 There are sixty-seven pensioners OF
the first class, "a Of the second, 1853 Of the
third. and 4.lS4 OF the fourth, total, L.
Sss. This Is an increase Of ~ over last
year. or the 4l64 OF the fourth class.
l.SD are soldiers. an increase OF 12l over
last year, and 2.S0i are widows, decrease
Of fourteen. The pension warrants Will
be sent out about November LIST.
Mr.. Edward Gillian, editor Of the Reds
Vile Review is rapidly coming to the
front as a writer OF charming verse.
Some Of his prose too. the editor OF the
Raleigh Observer says. often approaches
poetic ardor.
Hickory Free Press: Secretary Carlisle.
while In Congress. occupied a very exait-
ed position. and did more perhaps than
any other living man In fixing our pres
snt opinions In reference to the free coin
age OF silver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
BAKER p. LEES CANVASS.
Tho Major VIII be Here in tho Next
House.

PHOEBUS, VA. Oct, 2S.-Special.-
Major Baker p. Lee, Democratic candl-
date for THE House, and Manly II.
Barnes, candidate for the State Senate.
addressed a goodly number OF the citl-
zens Of this place last night, on the
political issues OF the day. NJ. S. Hughes,
Esq. Of Hampton. also delivered a short.
but pertinent, address. Several Republi-
cans, both white and colored, were
present.
There IS no doubt but what this gentle
man, who is deservedly popular with all
classes will get many Republican votes.
Mrs. G. c. Mellen is visiting relatives
I'm New York.
Mir. w f. Larrabee. grand representa-
tive 10 the Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O.
o. F.. will visit Columbia Lodge. Norfolk.
tonight.
Mr.. H. Graf. Sr., who has been visiting
In Europe with his wife. returned home
this week, leaving her in New orleans,
for a short visit.
Mr.. John c. Boyenton and wife re-
turned from a two weeks visit 10 the
Worlds Fair, last Wednesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
MR.. GOODEAr RADFORD-
He Delivers an Eloquent Address on the
Issurs

lbsutts
RADFORD, VA, Oct. 2S.-Special.-hon.
John Goode made tonight the ablesi
speech that the citizens Of Radford have
heard during the present campaign. Ran
dOph Hall was well filled despite the
constant downpour OF rain that lasted all
day, and he held the audience with rapt
attention for an hour and forty-fve
minutes. lie showed first that the present
campaign was one of almost entirely State
issues and then drifted into a compari-
son. bit by bit, Of the platforms OF the
Democratic and Populist parties. He show
that the people OF this Commonwealth had
nothing TO look for or expect from the
Populists, and challenged the criticism OF
the government OF the State of Virginia
for the last eight years. After an able
discussion Of State issues, he drifted into
the great national questions, and handled
them I'm a mastery manner.
He discuss ed Federal elections, silver.
tariff and pensions in such a manner as
evidenced ali accurate knowledge OF his
subjects, and concluded with a glowing
tribute 10 Grover Cleveland and the
State Democratic ticket.
AT the conclusion Of Mr.. Goodies speech,
Meutcnant-Go verDor j. Hoge Tyler was
tdllcu upon Dg lnc huu1ente, Dhl NJ nfSl
did not respond They kept on calling for
him and he, at last. came to the front OF
the platform, but could hardly speak.
His throat is In q terrible condition. and
he was compelled several times to discon-
unue his remarks. He hopes to be able
to 20 into harness agalu the latter part
OF next week, but is doubtful II he Will
be able TO DO So
The whole meeting was one OF the most
enthusiastic and weil-timed in the history
OF our city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

PITTSBURG, PA, Oct. 2S.-August Sum-
merhed. n ten-year-old boy who lived al
No. 4il2 Penn avenue, was killed last
night by jumping from third-story win
dow Of his home to escape from his father,
who was beating him with rawhide for
playing truant from school. The father,
August Summerfield, is locked up I'm the
Seventeenth Ward police station 10 await
the result OF the coroner's inquest.
The boy came home last night after hav-
ing played truaut from school several
days, and his father got a rawhide and
was beating him when he broke away,
and made for an open window, through
which he jumped 10 the ground. He
struck on top OF an outbullding. and was
dead when picked up. Summerheld was
then arrested He was stone mason.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
ROcK nRIDe Il. &c DAr.
Hon. j. Ran. Tucker and Gen. Fitz. Lee 10
Speak There

Speak There.
LEXINGTON. VA, Oct Especial
Mrs. Susan p. Lee, eldest daughter OF
the late General william \. Pendleton'
commander Of the artillery forces OF the
army Of Northern Virginia, c. 5. a, Is IN
the West, and while absent VII WISH the
White CITY," -
Rev u. w. McCorkle. a native OF TINS
county, and q Presbyterian divine Oh CON
siderable note. now located at Chltoh
Forgc has under consideration call from
a church at frankfort, Kentucky III ne
decides 10 accept Clifton Forge ana tne
SYNOD OF Virginia will lose one OK us
brightest young members. ~
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee ana daughter. MISS
Ellen. Colonel and Mrs. II. G. Parsons
have returned from the Worlds Fair.
Colonel J. a. r. Warner, manager OF
the Democratic campaign in this county,
has arranged for big rally here court
day. which Is the 9Th OF November. Inc
Hon. John Randolph Tucker has consented
10 deliver an address TO the voters OF
Roekbridge on that occasion, and he VIII
discuss all the national and State issues
now before the people. Mr.. fuckers adj
dress VIII be one OF his best political
e@orts, and the fact that he will speak Will
attract hundreds. Ex-Governor Fitzhugh
Lee is the other drawing card.
Miss Ethel Gibbs. Of Raphine, daughter
of J. f. 4. Gibbs. the inventor, was mar
ried to Mr.. George +. Wade on the 18th
instant at the home Of the bride at Ra-
phine.
Mr.. Horace NJ. Reese and Miss Minnie
S. Leibig, both of the county. were mar
ried this week. They are we'll known all
over the county.
November POD has been fixed upon as
the day for the annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Rocllbridge Company
at Glasgow This is the company OF
which General Fitz Lee IS president. There
was no quorum at the regular day for
rnootfnu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
To Blow In the Courr.Uoase

CONNORSVILLE, IND. Oct. 2S.--Much
excitement was caused here to-day by
the discovery that an attempt had been
made during the night 10 blow up the
courthouse. The sheriff this morning
found in the rear door OF the building
4 bomb made Of inch and half gas pipe
carefully sealed. with long fuse, which
had been lighted and gave out before
reaching the explosive. The discovery
caused much alarm, and the authorities
are investigating the matter. The court
house is fine structure. and was erected
few years ago at great cost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
PITTS FLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
Meetings Yesterday in all Parts OF That
County.

DANVILLE, VA. Oct. 2S.-The body
Of Mr.. Pi w. KILLER. the dry goods meg
chant who died last night, will be taken
tomorrow morning TO Morgantown. n. c.,
his former hcme, for interment
Democratic meetings were held all over
the county, and reports are to the effect
that the people took advantage Of the
pretty weather and turned out in large
numbers to hear the speakers, who
preached the good old Democratic doc
trine Hon. b. b. Munford of Richmond.
addressed large audience at the Acade-
my of Music here tonight
The books show that registration in
Danvllle and North Danvine has been
equally as large as in former years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
EDITOR WYSOR WILL GO 10 SPAIN.
He Has Been Made Secretary TO Consul
Lad, Adams.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Oct. 2S-Speciai.-
Captain Charles L. Adams, the newly ap-
pointed consul to Cadiz, Spain, left TO-
day. to visit friends in Mississippi. be-
fore leaving for his new home lie Will
return here before the election, and sail
for Spain about the 10Th OF November.
He will take with him Mr.. w. w. Wysor.
as his chief agent and private secretary.
This gentleman is one Of the most
popular and well-known citizens Of
Lynchburg. He is nj present connected
with the News. Mr.. WysOr is a native
OF Pulaski county. but has been living in
this city about Eve years.
The game Of football to-day between
the Bellevue and Lynchburg teams re-
suited In q tie score. six to six.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Gen. Field nj Hnrnc

HAGUE, VA, Oct. 2s-Special.-At
Montress yesterday there WAS very little
business i'm court
General /. c. Field. in the open air,
made a lengthy exposition OF the princi-
pies OF the Populist party, 10 a crowd
composed mainly OF Democrats; and was
afterwards most effectively answered, IN
the courthouse. by Mr.. Howard Hatha-
way.
tne annual fair OF the westrnorelaud
Stock Association began here to-day. un-
der favorable auspices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
MONEYS OLD WARMULE
Has seen Her Last Campalgn-Dead, Aged
Thirty-Nine.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Oct @-
special.-"old Fannie" the war mule
owned by Veteran Philip Honey. Of STAFF
fcTd county, died this morning, after
having passed her thlrty-nlnth birthday.
Mr.. Honey rode the mule in cavalry ser
Vice through the war, and brought her
home with him after the surrender. He
has since ridden her IN many parades.
ne last occasion IN which the mule and
owner took part being the reinterment
q the remains OF President Jefferson
DAVIS IN Richmond. Fannie died OF old
age. Her owner priced her highly. Her
hide will be stuffed.
Mrs. Enock Lowery, OF spotsylvanla
county, met with . serious accident
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

few days ago. her hand being caught in a
cider mill and badly mashed. portion
Of some OF the fingers had 20 be taken
or. She Is SIN suffering much pain.
Last wednesday, at Tappahannoek, MI.
Robert -. Ronzie and Miss Annie II.
Graham weye united In marriage. The
ceremony took place In ST. Johns Epis-
copal church. which was handsomely deco
rated. and Rev. Arthur Thomson OFF,
ciated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
RICHMOND WINS Ar NORFOLK
Score, 20 TO in Favor OF yisltors-Bosher
Captured the Ladies'

NORFOLK, VA. Oct. ESPECIAL. The
third football game Of the season was
played here to-day between Norfolk and
Richmond, with a score of 20 to 0. in favor
OF the visitors The weather was all
that could be desired. but the grounds
were heavy, owing to the recent rain.
The game was called at 4:1O, and as the
teams lined up It was seen that there was
a slight advantage IN weight in favor
OF Richmond.
Norfolk started with V. and after gain
Ing about twenty yards lost the ball. and
Bosher scored the first touch down ten
minutes after the play began. Goal
kicked by Harrison, Norfolk, then took
the pail to centre and made nine yards
on V. good run, gained ten yards. bali IN
twenty yards Of Richmond. Goal. Rich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
SUICIDE or 4 lOsrMAsrER.
Charge of Stealing Government Bonds
Preyed Upon His Mind

Preyed Upon His Mind
WELDON N. c.. oct. 2S.-SpeciaL-
Larry Walker, a colored employe, was
terribly injured here by falling from the
top Of a freight train while on duty. His
injuries are serious, ana perhaps may
prove fatal.
Edgecomb county will ask Governor
Carr to order a special term Of the Su-
perior Court for that county.
The farmers Of this county are now
turning their attention 70 making home
supplies. Twelve hundred gallons Of
syrup have been made in territory not
more than half mile square.
s. b. Smell, an ex-postmaster com
mitted suicide at Macky's Ferry. near
Plymouth, by taking laudanum. lie
was arrested some months ago, charged
with approprlating the government money
10 his own use. while postmaster. He
was TO have appeared before the Fed
eral Court at Elizabeth City, and the mat
ter so prayed upon HIS mind that he
drank one ounce OF laudanum. Death
resulted.
The fair next week promises 10 be very
good. Numerous attractions are already
arriving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
"HOT FED or DEMOORACY.n
Great Democratic Meeting Yesterday in
Charlotte.

Charlotte.
BRAKES BRANCH, VA, Oct. 2S.-spe-
ciai.-Drakes Branch could well have been
called the hot bed OF Democracy to-day,
for never has there been such a meeting
OF the members Of that party They came
10 hear their favorite, Major John w.
Daniel, and were disappointed by the Ma
Jors being detained at Washington.
There were about 1900 voters present.
All unpleasant feeling caused by the
fight for the nomination OF candidates
for the House Of Delegates has been re-
moved, and every Democrat stands ready
10 support the whole ticket.
Hon. Thomas w. Scott read to the peo-
pie Major Daniels telegram expressing re-
greet At not being present Mr.. Scott ad-
dressed the meeting, and with the assis-
lance Of Captain a. j. Terry kept the
crowd in a good humor, until the train
arrived, bringing Colonel Meade Haskins
of Richmond. His speech was a good one,
and It's effect will be felt in November
The biz brunswick stew was great sue
cess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
EVANGS LIST FIFE'S T0RK.
The Last Services at Norfolk Last Night.
125 Conversions.

NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 2s.-special.-The
-uBAa 9ql 80 p9lonpuoo sooIAIss IuAIA9I
gelist. Fife, closed tonight, and Mr.. Fife
will leave for his nome in Charlotte, y. c.,
to recuperate. These services have been OF
great benefit TO the community there be-
ing about one hundred and twenty-five
conversions. Every meeting has been
largely attended, and great interest mani
tested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
RepuIsed bY the bandits.

NEW YORK. oct. IA special TO the
World from Quetasagmalgo. Guatemala.
says the government troops sent out after
bandits have returned after having at
tackled the bandits and been repulsed.
In the engagement. three officers and
fourteen soldiers were killed, and many
wounded The soldiers deny that their
opponents we're brigands. They insist that
they were revolutionists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
MR.. X. b. MERCHANT HURT.
Editor of the Fredericksburg Star Meets
with an Accident.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. oct. IS
speclal.-Mr. R. 3. Merchant. editor OF
the Star, was painfully hurt this evening
while directing some repairs to large
printing press. which fell against him.
causing severe bruises No bones were
broken. He was taken 10 his home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
COLONEL O'FERRALL DENIES 1T.
Did Not Ask for Postponement OF n Vote
on silver Bill:
Harrlsonburg. Va. 90. q.

Editor The Times, Richmond, Va.
The statement in the Baltimore Ameri-
can to-day that telegram had been re-
ceived In Washington from me. urging
postponement OF action on silver bill, Is
absolutely false | nave sent no tcie-
gram on any subject 10 Washington,
nor have l written any letter. 1 favor
the immediate repeal Of the Sherman
bill. CHARLES T. O'FERRALL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Eoot-EnlI Games.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. oct. 9s-The
football game here to-day resulted;
Pennsylvania, 81; Lafayette, 0.
NEW YORK, Oct 2s.-The football
game to-day resulted: Princeton, 7G; Wes-
leyan, 0. The game was called on &C
count Of darkness
HARRISBURG. PA. oct. 2S.-Gettys-
burg College football team defeated the
Washington and Jefferson College at
Island Park by a score OF IS to 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
UNIVERSITY WINS.

Interesting Game of Football Between
This Team and John Hopkins.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Oct D.
John Hopkins and the Univers~s OF Viz
ginia played a weli-contested game OF
football here to-day, resulting In favor
OF the latter by score Of Is to u. The
two teams lined up as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
TRINITT IND USITERSITT.
Interesting Game of Football Yesterday
Between These Teams.

DURHAM, N. c., oct. 2S.-The greatest
game Of football ever played in the state
took place here to-day on Trinity College
grounds, between Trinity and the Uni
versity team. which resulted in a score
Of to G, in favor Of Trinity. 1t was
closely contested, and both sides did ex-
celient work.
Mrs. II. NJ. Rosemond the wife Of pro-
mlnent merchant, died suddenly early this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
E,efereeT,sIr, Allen Vermont, Umpire-Mr.

UUUU7FIUs NITLlIlH.
IOuch-down-Hickson.l /: Randolph, /; Park
er. =; Jannoy. ?. GoAls-Pope, 2: Brown, 2
The features of the game NJ ere Jannsy's
running and Tsylors tsckhng for Hopkins
and Pope's all-round phys the running OF
HieksoD. Randolph and Harper, and Pricee
lacking for Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
BARGAINS! More Bargains
MONDAY and TUESDAY.
TinWape.
CpOCLzepy.

90 Fwers and basins ...... .......'''s..-. p, p.
* Vegetable Dishes With Covers ...'....s. ~ =.
q legal lr0n-otone Pitchers ............ +.
IA China Cups and aucers.--......,-.-..- ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-08
DOES NOT WANT TO STCCEED MURPHY.

Buffalo, Aug. (SpeciaD.-H LieueDantGovernof
shcchan Is to succeed senator Murphy as Chairman
Of the Democratic State Committee, as Is reportee
from New-lork the former has received no omciaa
information about the matter. Mr. sheenah was
surprised when asked about the matter 'oh'sns
Il couldn't be made chairman OF the Democ'"'~
State Committee II l wanted" SAID me- n M
ineligible to the place. / am not memper VI '
state Committee and for that reason couldn't pe
made IFS chairman Besides that, there can pe TO
change, for the services of Chairman Murphy "'s
too valuable to the party to be lost We cannot '"se
him. lie IS beyond all question the very pes nsn ,
I'm the state for the place Senator MURPHY ~
not be so busy in the Senate but tha' ne va.
find time to look after his duties as cha",a" y,
w w ~ , -, II his retirement should depend
np"n nv consent, he would not retire. Tor Snou'0
never give it," ,. oxrocts IN no I'm Chicago
uhan dn' Western New-York has lis day at the fair
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