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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
MOST UORRTBLE DEATH.
Miss Lima Mcdonald Killed ny 'ra'"
Near Greensboro.

WINSTON, n. c.. Jan. 17.-Special'-
Miss Lima Mcdonald, teacher or eioeu-
ton. and a pupil in the state Female
Normal and Industrial School at Greens
boro met with a horrible death last
evening. She was killed by the out-go-
ing passenger train TO Mt Airy, on 'he
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroab
about 230 o'clock. Strange TO say. tne
body was not found until O'CLOCK. At
was first discovered by hunters. Even
the train-men knew nothing about IL
until after they passed Greensboro. bliss
Mcdonald had completed her Worh III
the school-rOom and left there ABOUT Z
o'clock In the afternoon. going in the Ill
rectlon of friends residence, whose
house she frequently visited. While on
her way, It is thought, she got lost, owing
10 the path I'm which she was traVelnS
being covered with snow. BY mistake
she got on the Cape Fear ana fadkln
Valley track. instead of the Richmond
and Danville. She walked on until she
came 10 a deep cut, where she was met
by the south bound passenger train,
which was running at a rapid rate or
speed. The engineer says he saw her
step off the track, and is confident she
was not struck by his engine. The sup
position of train-men is that dratt or
the train. near which she was forced 10
walk. drew her under the wheels. Inc
head and arms Of Miss Mcdonald were
severed from her body. which was badly
bruised up. Her heart was found lying
several feet from her body. The deceased
was about twenty-five years OF age. ana
was highly cultured and esteemed by all
who knew her. Her mother, Mrs j. "A.
Mcdonald is a teacher in the winston
Graded School. and her father is in bust
ness near Charlotte. Her remains were
sent 10 Raleigh this morning for inter
ment Thursday.
News is received here that young
white girl was burned TO death In North
Greensboro early this morning her
name was not learned. She was employ
ed in the knitting mill While standing
near the fire her dress caught on fire.
She called for help. but the flames had
done fearful work before they could be
extinguished.
Remains Reach Raleigh.
RALEIGH, y. c., Jan. N-Special.-
To-day the remains of Miss Lima Nc
Donald. sister of Mr.. c. c. Mcdonald.
Of this city who was killed In a most
horrible manner at Greensboro yester-
day, were brought to this city for in
terment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
TROUBLE FOR BRITAIN.
the KHEDITE IGNORING 1HE
FISHES OF THE QUEEN.
Influenced by Russia and France In Select
ing "A Ministry In Opposition 60
British Ideas.

LONDON, Jan. IA hurriedy-con-
vened Cabinet council was held az $50
o'clock this afternoon. The council lasted
an hour and ten minutes After Il rose
1t transpired that the ministers had dis
cussed the Egyptian question, and had
come to the decision that the I<hedive
must be firmly deal. with. This is taken
to mean that the new Egyptian cabinet
must be dismissed and replaced by men
who are favorable TO Grea: Britain. II f.
charged that the now ministers I'VE their
appointment to their hostility 70 Gr'at
Britain, and that the Khedive In selecting
them was Influenced by Russia AMI
France The ministers decided 40 IN
form him In a direct manner that his 20
sition as ruler OF Egypt depends upon the
goodwill Of Great Britain, and that the
British Government will refuse 90 reclg-
nize the ministry that he has appointed
CAIRO Jan. r.-Mr Cromcr, the Brit
fish representative In Egypt. to-day I'M
formed the khedve that Great Britain
expected to BE- consulted by the Egyptian
Government in all the important steps
proposed to be taken by &c. and e'Ycci lly
in changes in the ministry. The British
Government. he added. would never sane-
ton the appointment Of Falshr pasha u.s.
president Of the council
II is well known that Fakrhi is oppo "a
to the English occupation Of Egypt
LONDON. Jan. IA long telegram
from Mr.. Cromer. British representative
at Cairo. was received at the Forcif
Office early this afternoon. Soon afle--
ward the Russian and French ambassl-
doris and the German Charge d'Analrs
called upon Lord Roseberry. the ForciS
Minister, and somewhat heated CONVEX
saton took place. What Was said dusine
the visit has not transplred NJ. Wadting-
ton, the French ambassador and 81
Staal. the Russian ambassador. subse-
quently proceeded TO Mr.. Gladstone rcs-
idence on Downing street. and were clos
eted with the Prime Minister for some
time.
At 3.15 o'clock the summons for Cabi-
net council was issued. So entirely uneX-
pected was such a summons that the
greatest difficulty was experienced IN
finding the ministers. kilograms and mes.
sengers were sent in every direction. and
il was not until some little time after
the hour fixed that the Cabinet assem-
bled. Baron Herschel. the Lord Chanel
Tor. was not present. he having started
early in the day for Windsor 10 visit the
Queen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
pDRSoNAL AND GENERAL
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Cih-
zen. and other Matters.

Interesting Facts About Richmonds Cih-
zen. and other Matters.
Mr.. 4. p. Andrews, Of Atlanta. is at the
Exchange.
Mr.. Miles Turpin, the City Auditor is
still critically ILL.,
Messrs W. =. Troy. of New York, and
y. Barwald OF Atlanta, arc registered al
the Davis House.
4 marriage license was issued by the
c,erk Of the hastings court yesterday TO
William Dickinson and Cora l.. Hub
bard.
The Hollywood Memorial Association
Juniors will meet at o'clock this after
noon at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Hall.
Hon. Charles r. O'Ferrall viii be IN the
CITY next Tuesday to attend the Demo
cratic banquet He will be the guest OF
Mr. c. +. Wingo.
The condition Of Mrs. DR.. Joseph White.
who has been quite sick at her home. No.
200 east Franklin street, was considered
very critical last night
Mr. John Wingo. an uncle OF Mr..
Charlie T.. Wingo, and one OF the most
highly esteemed citizens Of Amelia, died
SATURDAY. at his home. being over eighty
years Of age.
Messrs. c. V. Bogue. c. j. Barnard
and William Gillian. of Newport W.
are in the city on a pleasure trip. They
will spend several days visiting the points
Of interest in this city
At the wedding of Mr. Henry Montague
Robertson and Miss Lily Carville Fielder
at Grace church. New York. Monday ar
ternoon. Mr. Meredith Montague, OF this
city, cousin of the groom, was the best
man.
It is we'll known that Mr.. John c. Small,
who recently purchased the Davis House,
sold his rights TO the Commercial Hotel.
Who was the purchaser is not known.
and Mr. Small will say nothing in regard
10 the matter. IT is thought, however.
that Mr.. J. c. Smith purchased the rights.
MIR. Harry Hirshberg and wife have re-
turned from their bridal tour, having
visited Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Roches-
ter. New York. and other cities. Mr..
Hirshberg. who is young merchant OF
Richmond. was married in New York
January Sd at Lyric Hall. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hirshberg will make Richmond their fu-
tttra lorna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18

The First of the University Extension Lee
lures by Prof. Boatwright.

The first lecture In the series OK the
University Extension lectures was de-
livered In the College chapel yesterday
afternoon by Professor +. W. Boatwright.
In spite OF the intense cold quite large
audience assembled TO hear the popular
young professor. a carefully prepared
syllabus had been printed. which was dis
tributed among those who had purchased
full course ticket. The Professor began
by referring TO the fact that university
extension lectures were very popular In
Europe. but this was the first attempt
made In America.
lie spoke of the connection between
literature, language and geography AT
the time Of Tacitus the Germans believed
that their people had always occupied
the country which they then held. and
had never migrated at all. But 1t is evil
dent from their language that they came
from Asia.
There are four historical language pc
RODS: Gothic 360-3SO; Old High German,
sOO-1iOO. Middle High German, 1lOO-l55O;
New High. 1550-iSo3.
Germanic literature begins with trans
lation OF parts Of the New Testament
into his native tongue by Wulfila. Gothic
bishop When the Germans were driven
towards the South and West by the Huns
they preserved the memory or the mighty
deeds Of their heroes In song and verse.
The only poem which has come down TO
us Is the Hildcbrandsied. written In
allite-atve verse by monks Of the monas-
terry OK Fulda. II was found on the mar
Sin of an old prayer-book.
Holland. another alliterative poem,
founded on the Gospel about $50 a. u.
The earliest monument Of evangelical
German poetry is a prayer carved on
stone.
Otfried was the first German poet. He
wrote a paraphrase on the Gospels in five
books. corresponding TO the five senses.
William, known as a translator. made
the best translation of Solomon's Songs.
High German instead Of Low German
Is due to the influence Of Karl the Great
(Charlenlagne). He could not write him
self His hand long trained 10 WELD the
sword, could not use the pen, but he had
his children educated.
Ludwigslied was composed partly In
Latin and partly in German.
Frau Ava was the first German au-
thoress.
The lecture was not only instructive,
but very interesting. The audience were
very attentive. and no doubt went away
highly pleased with the first lecture OF
the Extension series.
The next lecture. on the Great Eplcs.
promises TO be still more instructive ana
interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
THE EIhS.
a Merry Time at Belvldere Hall, and the
Ladies Were There.

Ladies' Were There.
If last evenings entertainment is an
example Of what they can do in the way
Of entertaining their friends, the Rich
mond Lodge. No. a., i. p O. f., may
lie trusted to arrange a programme that
would do justice TO any similar organi@a-
tiOn.
II was the occasion of the Ladies
Social. and the entire entertainment was
q success from every point OF view. NOM
ing was emitted to make the affair IN
keeping with the previous efforts OF the
Elks. who seemed to have tried them
selves on this occasion.
Invitations were issued 10 every lodge
in the State. ard some seventy-fve or
more invitations we're sent out TO ladies'
in this city.
Stems orchestra was on hand and some
excellent music enlivened the scene.
The entertainment began with gen
eval dance. in which a great many or
those present joined heartily. After this
an elegant banquet was served by burke
and the entire menu was in keeping win
the rest of the programme. Three long
banquet boards were arranged in aruSbc
STYLE and covers were spread for one
hundred and hfty. In the centre of each
table was a huge punch bowl, and around
these a number of pretty floral designs,
together with a variety Of fruits, bril-
liant lights, and sparkling eyes set OIL
the whole in beautiful style
There was a certain absence Of formal
ity. and a freedom of manner that ADDED
a special charm to the entertainment
and the expressions Of enjoyment were
both numerous and genuine
Among the visitors from a distance
were: Messrs. John T. Brady, Of Ports
mouth Lodge, who acted as chairman Of
the session: Ellis Butt, of Portsmouth
Lodge: George L. Congo, Of Grand
Repids: w. Il. Troy, of Macon, Ga: -
r. Willis. Of Petersburg. and others.
At II O'Clock the customary toast TO
the absent brethren was tipped. AFTER
this, the chairman OF the meeting called
on several members for impromptu
speeches. and quite number of those
present made interesting talks. An
amusing feature of the evening was the
Wholesale fning process by the chair
man. Mr. LoVenstein was fined seventy
cents for eating too much, Mr.. Moses
Wise was assessed fifty cents for having
q good time while several others were
also taxed for similar offenses.
Quite number Of songs were well rem
dered, ana the chairman called on the
members individually to contribute TO the
pleasure Of the guests either with songs
or speeches.
About II 80 O'Clock the dance was re-
sumcd, and the slppered feet Of the happy
jewellers waltzed to the time Of dreamy
strains until late hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
SOUTH1MPTON MATTERS.
Death OF Mrs. Stands unprecedented
Cold Weather.

CORTLAND, VA. Jan. H.--Special.-
gloom has been cast over our town and
this entire community by The untimely
death Of Mrs Bessie NJ. Stands. which
occurred on Saturday last at her home
in this place. The deceased was the eldest
daughter of DR. +. j. Pretlow, OF this
town, and the wife Of Mr.. William
Stands, attorney for the Commonwealth
for this county She had not yet reached
her majority, and was. with her never
dropping cpirits. genial smile and cX-
emplary Christian character, the Joy
and pride Of our town" The funeral GER
W. Royal. Of the Methodist Episcopal
son. of the Episcopal church. and the
remains were deposited in the cemetery
connected with the Episcopal church.
This is our regular county court day.
but owing TO the misfortune attendant
upon the attorney for the Commonwealth,
the Judge adjourned the court and the
officers OF the court and county attended
the funeral in body.
The mercury this morning registered
il degrees below zero, and rhe snow is
about seven inches deep. The ground
has not been clear OF snow for three
weeks. ard the temperature IS unpre-
ccdented in the history of Southampton.
Nothing i'm the way of business has been
done this year.
Mr.. f. +. Howell. who has been confined
10 his room for morSthaE week, is now
improving. and WILSON be able TO at
tend TO business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
The Hnnks TO-nOTPOyy.

The birthday OF General Il. L. Lee VIII be
observed in Virginia tomorrow ~ legal
holiday. in accordance with an act passed
by the Legislature during its last session.
All the banks VIII be closed On that day,
and notes falling due that day will have to
be paid to-day.
The State and municipal Offices. railroad
offices and freight depots will also be closei
The First regiment will assemble AZ tho
armcry at $3.50 T. NJ. and from there march
to the Mozart Academy, where an Grafton
will be delivered.
In the evening Lee Camp, Pickett Camp
and other veteran organizations will nssrn-
ble at Lee Camp Hall, and from there march
TO the Second Presbyterian church, where
DR. HOge will deliver an address
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Increase the Firemen's Paw.

The Finance Committee met yesterday
afternoon In the Chancery Courtroom ard
transacted the usual amount of routine btlsi-
ness
IL was decided TO recommend TO the Coun eli
the adoption OF the resolution prevailing for
the Issuing OF 100000 worth NJ 4 per cent.
city bonds. the proceeds Of which are 20 80
towards the completion cf the new city Han
Among the other measures considered was
resolution providing for an increase Of
the pay u the members Of the fire depart
mcnt from $500 10 5000 per month. The
committee decided to report the resolution
fayOrabiy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Cold Weather in urry.

SURRY C. H., VA, Jan. H.-Special.-
This mornin,, was the coolest ever Ieit
here. The mercury dropped TO " degrees
below zero. and still stands at zero at
o'clock this morning There is no work
of any kind going on here, and the ne
groes. who live from hand TO mouth. are
in very destitute condition. Unless the
weather abates soon there is no telling
what the suffering will be. The snow is
from eight to twelve inches deep. and
most all travelling is done in sleighs
II is feared that most all the wharves on
the river viii be carried away by the Ice
when it breaks UP.
1t is thought that the steamer Ariel,
which Is at CIaremont, will be in great
danger when the breakup takes place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Mine was not. / have It

being called In. Mine was not. have 1t
In my pocket. - 49,
'"rhen. too" added Mr.. Catlin. MIR.
CahilI made unpleasant remarks about
members of the board, saying mat ne
didn't care n - for the board ana IN
tended putting them 10 an expense OF
500"
would you, II he had paid $3.50 have
taken these proceedngs?'
Certainly not prior 20 the order OF the
bcsid 10 take possession" ad led Mr.. Cat
lin. "There was a motion made to give Mr.
CAIN more time. but / opposed that
proposition and stated that N we did We
would lose two months rent; that at
that time he would shortly receive money
from Mansfeld's engagement. and then we
would receive our money. We then gave
until noon on the 3ist TO settle. We had
every reason TO believe that he could
not pay the rent and the reasons were
growing stronger every day.
lone Of the reasons was that we received
some lime ago n bin for $S5S from Meyer
Brothers for carpets. porteres ana cur
tains. The money for them was demanded.
We did not make the bill.
Mr.. Il. II. Archer said the board often
met at their room. and there were some
times no chairs or fires. At the meeting
j
cunning the board room. II was a cold
night and the board held protracted
meeting al Rueger's. 1t has occurred
more than once
con one occasion when we had musi-
Gale there was no gas. The nan was
very cold. the doors were open, ana lne
windows were open.
Cross examiration-I never had pass
10 the house; went in there without Pay
irg. was STOPPED on the day Mansfield
began the engagement.
cot q ticket?" said Mr.. Cordie.
"No," said ].
"Must have n ticket" said Mr. CornIe'
Won had better see Mr.. Cahil.
vent Ia MIR. Cahll and asked him II
needed a ticket. And said everybody
needed a ticket. took out my doliar ana
bought ticket.
nIovment at one Of the Mozert nusicales'
His testimony merely corrected an erro-
neous impression.
Mr. Greenwood said that the hall was
cold at a certain musicale in OCTOBER.
boe occurred several times since. The
witness said that the bcard-room had
been for some time left in a dirty con-
dition.
Mr.. Pegram told OF a board meeting
held carly in October in which letter
was framed and sent TO Mr.. Cahiil, com
planning of the condition Of the beard
roor, Mr. Peeram CorroboI ated the pre-
ccdire witness in regard TO the hali being
Intensely cold" during that October lnu-
siccie.
Mr.. Catln made a supplemental state
ment In reference TO some teat.H 5hy
given before the recess.
Mr.. c. y. Smith testified that The last
meeting OF the board was held at Reu-
gers. because the board-rocm was occn-
pied.
Mr. Lyons at this point stated that he
would rest his case.
1t being afterf7 o'clock, the case was
continued until o'clock this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Her Thirteenth Birthday.

Little Miss Mary Wiseman Kearney,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. James Kearney
No. 2706 east Broad street, celebrated her
thirteenth birthday in a royal manner
last evening with her boy and girl friends
The two spacious parlors were given up
exclusively TO their use, and an orchestra
In the rear rendered beautiful music.
The little misses and the happy boys
danced. played games. and were soon
invited TO a collation. that was indeed
joyous to them all. Their tastes had
been studied and they were happy.
1t was a beautiful sight, and several
grown folks" watched the proceedings
with great interest. There were about
seventy-fYe cOuples present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18

HAMILTON, n. c., Jan. 7.-Special.-
Mr. T. w. Ward, one OF Hamilton's oldest
and most influential citizens, died Sunday
evening at s o'clock, In the seventy-tlrst
year OF his age. lie had been confined
10 his bed for several months Mr.. Ward
was staunch Democrat. and a hard
We rker for his party. So anxious was he
for tho success OF his party at the last
election that ne left his sick bed and
was carried 10 the polls to cast his vote.
The Roanoke river is frozen over for
tho first time in many years. The ice
is eight inches thick at its mouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
CHILD BURIED TO DEATH.
The Hotel al Shendun Destroyed by Fire.
Other News.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Jan. H.
Special-The little -year-old child of
Mr.. Bernard r. Parrot, who resides near
Free Union was so severely burned yes
terday from its clothing catching on fire,
that II died shortly afterwards. The child
had been left in the room with her sister.
four years old. Mrs. Parrot was badly
burned about her hands and arms in
trying to save her childs life.
Mr.. y. d. Wright. proprietor Of Wrlght's
Hotel, at this place received n telegram
from w. b. Myers. manager of the Grot
toes Hotel at Shendun, informing him that
the hotel at that place had been burned
Sunday morning The cause OF the fire
is not known. The building was worth
about fifteen or twenty thousand dollars.
Services will be held at the Presbyte-
rian church on Lees birthday. under
the auspices OF John Bowie Strange Camp.
Confederate Veterans. An address viii
be delivered by the Rev. James =. Smith,
q chaplain in Lees army
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Death Of ur. Smithson.-The Weather.

BOYDTON, VA, Jan. H.-SpecIal.-
Yesterday was our county court day with
the smallest attendance known for years.
Cold, cold nothing but cold and snow.
The Roanoke is frozen over with ice
ten inches thick.
Mr.. b. c. Smithson, one Of our Oldest
and best known citizens. died last night.
He was a good man and true and tried
Mason.
News Is received Of the death of one
Of our most estimable ladies, Mrs. A. r.
Bryson. mother of our esteemed towns
man, w. a. Bryson, now OF richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
fredericksburg Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Jan. IL
Special.-Nfiss Mary Wallace, daughter OF
MIR. s. G.. Wallace. died Sundsy at
Liberty Hall" the home of her parents,
about four miles from this city, in Stat
ford county. The funeral took place yes
terday.
The cold weather continues unabated.
The Rappahannock river is frozen all
the way to its mouth, and the steamers
Richmond and Essex, OF the Weems
Line. which ply respectively between this
port and Baltimore and Norfolk, are
tied to their Wharves In Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Cupld's Cold Weather Capcrs.

EMETTS MILLS. VA, Jan. n.-special.
The severe weather, which Is the col
within the memory of the Oldest ihh..oi-
tant OF this town, still continues Inc
mills are frozen up. and all WORK mas pee,'
suspended. The thermometer on the liti,
registered IA degrees peioW zero anu
snow nantes the earth to the depth of
about ten inches.
Notwithstanding the fact that the NOR
curry has been lowering about the zero
mark. Cupid has gotten In some good
work. and many marriages are repo
for the near future, among them Mt.
Robert Roberts to Miss Susie Scott,
daughter of the late Captain Henry Scott,
OF the 18th instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Dickinson's Oldest Citizen Dead.

CLINTWOOD, VA. Jan. 17.-Special. -
Drewrv Pickett. the oldest resident Mt the
time OF his death in Dickinson county, died
at his home. near Tarpon, Va, on the 9th
Instant, from an injury sustained by a
slight fall He was born In Russell county
IN 1901. and by his third marriage became
brother-in-law TO his son.
January 18th, at g !. NJ, the thermometer
registered % degrees below zero, the cold
est ever known az this place. For the last
twenty-four days it has showed almost con-
stantly, the mail routes through the country
ut times being blocked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-18
Senator VOORHEES,, Daughter to be confIrmet

BALTIMORE. Jan. i7.-Cardinal Gibbons
tomorrow morning will go 10 Washington
and will confirm" in the faith the dangh-
ter of United States Senator VOORHEES,.
The Senator has Issued cards 20 reception
on Wednesday in honor o. the Cardinal.
His Eminence will be in Baltimore on
Thursday and on Sunday next be Will be
again ia Washington TO preach IN ~. Mat:
thew's church. After the mass the Cardinal
will be the chief cuest Mt dinner 20 be
given in Washington by Mr.. Charles j.
Bonaparte, Of Baltimore.