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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
SEN8TE EMFIOfES.
New People Appointed by the Sergeant
alarms.

WASHINGTON. August ga hungry
horde OF ofiice-seekers awaited eagerly
to-day the arrival at the Capitol Of
Secretary Cox ard Ss-gelnt-at-Arms
Bright, OF the Senate. The crowd vas
promiscuous one, and as the places un-
der the control Of these officials include
all classes Of work, the applicants were
not limited 10 class, color or age, but
previous condition. politically speaking.
had considerable TO do with them and
their chances. The largest amount Of
patronage is controlled by the sergeat-at-
arms, though Secretary Cox has some
important positions to I'LL.
This morning Colonel Brlgat announced
the following appointments:
c. X. Faulkner. United States messen-
ger I'm charge OF the Maltby building;
John r. Keech, District OF Columbia.
elevator conductor. Maltby building; W. d..
Abrams. fireman. Maltby building; Sam
Ward, laborer, Maltby building; j. Il.
williams, Kentucky, messenger, Maltby
building: ]. Y. Jones' South Carolina,
messenger, Maltby building; Carter
Berkeley, Virginia, messenger, Maltoy
building: II. b. Stont. laborer;
NJ. Wodddville. laborer; l. T.
Fell, Jr.. New Jersey. assistant post
master; c. l.. Hagan. West Virginia.
clerk in postofiice; J. A. Crystal, Iowa.
mat messenger; F. Temple, Delaware
messenger; r. NJ Bates. Arkansas, mes
senger: A. p. Garden. West Virginia.
messenger; Martin J. Connolly. New Jer-
sey, messenger; II. II. Scott. South Caro-
lima. messenger; jacob Wylie Delaware
laborer; Fred. Gordon. District OF Co
lumbia. Iaborer; s. V. Medley Florida,
skilled laborer
II Is not believed that there WIZ oe
many changes among the employees under
the control OF the Secretary OF the SEN
ate. Most Of the positions demand the
knowledge on the part OF those hillng
them OF the details and routine or the
work. and TO change them would be
harmful 10 the service in that depart
ment. Besides this. many Of those now
boidinc nositfons are OF the Democratic
faith and have held them for number
of years. Secretary Cox announced that
the only appointment he had naGe -
far was that Of James Baker or south
Carolina. 10 be assistant llbrarlan' sue
ceeding Mr.. L. p. Creesey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Gill;
rens and other Matters.
Or. Hunter Mcclure has left the city.

DR. Hunter Mcclure has left the city.
Judge Edmund Waddin and family are
in Chicago visiting the Worlds Fair.
Miss lone Crutchfeld and Miss Kate
Burruss are visiting Mrs. b. Il. Hill, Of
Culoeoer.
Rev. ]. It. Johnson will preach at the
Second Baptist church this evening at
S15 o'clock.
Miss Bessie Wight, OF 500 west Main
street, has returned TO the city from the
Red Sulphur.
The condition OF Captain James r.
Sheppard was reported 10 be gradually
improving yesterday
Hon. ]. Marshall Mccormick. Of Clarke
county, is prominently spoken OF for
United States senator.
Miss Bessie Wight, 500 west Main. has
returned after an extended visit to Red
Sulphur and other delightful resorts.
Mrs. V. A. Hudson. mother of Mrs.
I'll T. Miller. died last night near Millboro.
Va. Her remains will reach the city this
morning on the 6:25 Chesapeake and Ohio
train.
The happy Howitzers had most de-
lightful time of it on their moonlight
down the James last evening. A large
crowd attended and all were as happy
as the proverbial wedding bell.
The new council OF the Royal Arcanum
which is being organized here bids fair
10 be great success. Councils Will
shortly be organized at West Point. South
Boston. Glen Allen and Bowling Green.
Quite a number Of holders Of the Plant
ers' bank receipts for old State bonds
made application yesterday and received
the new century bonds recently issued
by the Commonwealth under the Olcott
settlement.
A lawn party for the benefit OF the
Disciples West-End Mission, will be held
at the City park on Reservoir street be-
tween Main and Cary on the nights OF
August 9th, 10th. 18th. Music by Old Do
minion Symphony Club and others.
The Academy Of Medicine and Surgery
met last night and held IN interesting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
THE MESSAGE IN WALL STREET
On It's Appearance the Bears began q"
Attack on Prices.

NEW YORK, August s.-The almost TO-
tai suspension OF Geographic conihuni-
cation with the West and South to-day
told heavily on the volume OF trading on
,ha stock Exchange. London cables re-
rorted a better feeling at that centre
aver the bank holiday, and prices TOT Aiilf
-tcans were higher. except LoulsVhie anu
Naahville. which was depressed. Owing ~
renorted large loss in earnings.
4 morning paper printed what purport-
"A 10 he the substance OF the forthcom-
to- message OF the President 10 Con-
aress but II was not generally accepteu
as a truthful abstract. because there was
a rumor abroad apparently wei iouhueu'
tns, the President would forcioly preser.
the necessity for an immediate issue OF
bonds and while no advances were. maze
n6ces were held very steadily around
nneninr figures. though transactions were
extremely limited.
When the Presidents message nnally
anneared shortly after the noon hour' IL
uas the signal for a combined attack on
,h. marked by the bear crowd, the so
caI,ad "industrials' being made the main
targets ,,... o,
Immediateiy after the Presidents mes
oage mad reached the street and consid-
srahIv before the average operator had
an onportunity TO read, not TO speak or
digesting IL. a drive was made against
the whole stock market IL 10 an o'u
device with the bears 10 sell on piece OF
good Information In order TO XIII the
effect. 1t proved successful once more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09

unacquainted. His dead body was found
by the same servant at about 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. stretched upon the
bed in n nude condition. He was lying
In an easy position when found, and only
the open box OF rough on rats on a Ia
bic near by. with one-haif of its con-
tents gone and a goblet containing some
OF the dregs OF the remaining half. told
the sad tale OF self-destructlon.
The police were notified and the coroner
summoned about o'clock. The evidence
OF the cause OF his death was so unmis-
taxable in the condition OF the body and
the surroundings that an examination
by jury was considered unnecessary, and
the body was turned over to his friends.
II Is said that the negro man heard him
groaning In the night. but did not sus-
piclon that there was anything serious
the matter with him.
There were several bruises on his face.
but IT is said they were received by a
fall before the poison was taken. His
sufferings from the poison before his
death must have been intense. yet there
was no marked distortion OF the face
10 indicate the physical distress that he
endured before death relieved his suffer
ings.
The unfortunate young man was for
n number OF years in the employ OF the
Richmond and Danviile railroad, and he
did some special work In the superin-
tendents Office on Saturday last. and
was offered work for several weeks there.
Much sympathy is expressed for his
father Mr.. Thomas NJ. Saunders, who Is
n well-known citizen. and was gas
inspector for this city for a number OF
years.
The deceased was capable and popular
with all who knew him. His untimely
end is deeply regretted by large num-
Der OF friends. ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
The Mechanics Institute.

The board OF directors Of the Mechanics
Institute held regular meeting yesterday
and transacted considerable business be-
sides making all arrangements for the
opening Of the institute
The following standing committees were
announced by the president for the en-
suing year.
on schools-T. Archibald Cary CHAIR
mani, H. NJ. Starke, Joseph ". Laube
IT. F. Jeffress. +. +. G. Davis.
on Exhibtion-Robert y. Munford
chairman. David A. Ainslie, Henry e
Holms, John T. Chappeii. f. r. Archer.
on Lectures-George w. Andersen
chairman, Marx Gunst. w. z. Simons
on Library-John Chamblin (chairman)
Joseph r. Welsh, Charles NJ. Branch.
on fnventions-E. J. Bosher chairman
Charles II. Talbot J. T. Jobson.
On Finance-T. T. JefTess chairman
w. c. Ammons. r. j. Bosher Richard T.
FTayser. L. r. Christian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Academy OF Medicine and Surgery.

At a regular meeting OF the Academy OF
Medicine. held last night, Dr. c. r. Gull
len, Of Barton Heights. was elected fellow
Of the academy.
DR. w. S. Gordon. by special request of
academy, read paper on typhoid fever
He discussed how 1t was that Richmond,
possessing naturally good drainage and
ample facilities for good and healthful
water supply, would lessen the number of
cases OF the disease by n more careful
investigation Of the sewerage and drink
Ing water. whether from reservoir or
well supply. showing that polluted drink
ing water and milk must commonly con-
Veys the typhoid germ.
The subject was ably discussed by Drs.
Moon, Parker. Taylor. Edwards and j.
S. Wexford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
DETAINED FOR INSPECTION.
Precautions Taken by the Health Au-
thorities.

NEW YORK. August s.-The steamer
OLDHAM. which arrived last night from
Rotterdam. and was detained for inspec-
ton. was allowed to proceed to her dock.
All or board are we'll
The steamer Massilia, which arrived
this morning, and about which there Is
so much interest because she halls from
Mediterranean ports. was ordered through
the station at Sandy Hook 10 anchor in
the lower bay.
The Massilia passed Sandy Hook at
IL is A. NJ.
She was boarded by health officers in
the lower bay and subsequently proceeds cd
for quarantine.
Health officer jenkins. of this port.
gave out tonight the following state
ment:
THE bacterilogical examination OF Lo-
renzo Moracio. passenger on the steamer
Karamania. who has been Isolated on
Swineburne Island shows the presence OF
cholera baccilli. The patient is recover
Ing. and Is now able to be up and about.
The other passengers Of the Karamana.
who are on Hoffman Island. are IN COOL
health"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Work Stopped at the Library Building.

The work on the State Library build
ing has been stopped for about two weeks,
for the reason that the necessary supply
Of terra Gotta colored bricks. which are
used for the outside Of the walls, has
not yet arrived.
The last lot Of these bricks furnished
from the kilns had TO be rejected by
Clerk J. w. Anderson. for the reason
that they did not come up to the require
ments Of ;he Specifications.
Mr.. w. H. PoindeXter the supervising
architect Of the building. while in the city
this week, stated that it is very difficult
10 obtain brick as the structure goes up,
which match exactly those in color which
have already been used.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
The Board Of Public Interests.

The Board OF Public Interests met at
the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon
with Mr.. John S. Harwood in the chair,
and the following other members present:
Messrs. White, Brown, Mcdowell, Straus
and TrOwer.
The names Of the three gentlemen re-
commended by the Board to the joint Coun-
ell, from which 10 select a fire commits
sioner for Monroe ward. was recommitted
to them by the Council Monday night.
The authority under which the Board
originally acted having been vested in
II by the joint body, II is necessary TO
secure the concurrence Of the Board Of
Aldermen before making another move
in the matter.
There being no other business before the
committee. and that not being in shape
for further action the Board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09

The success OF Mrs Annie NJ. Beamt
Of McKeesport. Pa. I'm the treatment OF
diarrhoea in her children will undoubtedly
DO Of interest 10 many mothers. she says;
~ spent several weeks in Jamestown. Pa.
after the great food. on account OF my
husband being employed there. We had
several children with MS. two or whom
took the diarrhoea very badly. got
some OF Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera ana
Diarrhoea Remedy from Rev. Mr.. Chap
man II cured both OF them. | knew OF
several other cases where Il was equally
successful. think II cannot be excelled
and cheerfully recommend IT," Twenty
1--WE and Atty cent bottles for sale by
owens & Minor Drug Co. p. Nj. Slaugh-
ter. u. Z. Reeve & Co. and TX. @. Forst-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Virginia Day at the Fair.

Virginia Day Is 10 be celebrated this
morning in Chicago. The exercises are
10 take place I'm the Music Hall. at which
time Colonel A. s. Buford will preside,
and introduce Rev. l.. A. Tucker, who
will read an appropriate ode; Hon.
j. w. Daniel, who will deliver
an address, and General Fitzhugh
Lee. who will make a short speech.
The ceremonies viii bring 20 the notice
OF the thousands at the Fair the glory
Of Virginia and the immortal fame Of her
sons.
In the afternoon there will be held a
reception at the Mount Vernon building,
when all who desire TO do so will have
an opportunity of being presented 10 Nir-
ginia's representatives,. Later in the af-
ternoon the invited guests will enjoy a
light lunch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
BIO FIRE AT SNOW BTJI
The Little Maryland Town Laid ir
Ashes.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, August S.
Snow Hin Md, was burned out last
night Only two stores and few dwell
ings were saved
The fire was put under control at 7
o'clock. The business part OF the town Is
destroyed. and the loss probably about
$4,000. The fire started in a drug store
and spread rapidly. Two solid blocks
were burned.
Among the buildings destroyed were
the postofice. courthouse. jail, two ho-
tells and at least one bank
Wilmington, Del. firemen reached Snow
Hill at 5:l5. making the trip I'm three
thours and fifteen minutes The distance
Is III miles. They left at 100 on their re-
turn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
A Delightful Snii.

Captain Oscor Edwards, the president,
and Captain Peak, member Of the Nor
folk Pilot Association, on Sunday last
gave a very pleasant trip TO representa-
tiyes OF the press and other invited guests
from this city.
The party left for Old Point over the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at a. NJ,
where they were met on their arrival by
Captain Peak. who took them AT once on
board OF the pilot boat William A.
Graves. where Captain Edwards was
awaiting his guests The day was spent
in a delightful sail TO Cape Henry. and
the two pilots entertained the landlubbers
with their well-known hospitality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
A tirginian Hurt.

CHICAGO. ILL. August $50 few
people were at Jackson Park yesterday
that ambulances and patrol wagons had
nothing 10 do. II was nearly midnight
before the hospital doctors had anything
to do besides attend TO the lame backs
OF a few guards. Then Or. G.. NJ. Stei-
gelman was brought in with a broken
leg. The accident happened while he
was getting off an electric car at Sixty
third street and Stony Island avenue.
Though the injury was not received
within the Fair grounds. the Columbian
Hospital was the nearest 10 which the
victim could be taken. Or. Raughley set
the leg. DR.. Steigelman is from Floyd
county. Va. and has charge OF the Nlr-
ginia exhibit I'm the Mining Building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09

and some long stock was sold by holders
who had not time to read the message.
and concluded from the drop In prices
that the document was disappointing.
AS matter of fact. however. II fully
met the expectations of leading bankers
and conservative Wall street houses,
who have been most DESTROYS that silver
legislation should take precedence OF
everything else. and that Congress should
adjourn as speedily as possible after re-
pealing the Sherman silver law.
Toward 2 o'clock the selling and bearish
attacks ceased, a queter feeling prevail
ed and prices recovered somewhat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
OBITUARY.


Mrs. Stanley IbpseomDs
Mrs. Stanley Lipscomb died very sud-
denly and Unexpectedly at her homes
$50 east Grace street, yesterday AFTER
noon about 3 o'clock. She was compare
lively well up to within short une
of her death. and her sudden demiso
was a great stroke TO her frfends.
Mrs. Lipscomb was the wife OF tne
well-known coal dealer, and the dausntcS
OF Mr.. Lemuel Powers. She leaves t"o
children.
Mrs. u. II. Grinpsn.
The sad news was received IN this Guy
Yesterday OF the death In Kobe. JAPAN
Sunday, July 9th. OF Mrs. Lena Grinnans
wife OF Rev. r. -. Grinnan. OF the Soutn'
ern PRESBYTERIAN Mission. In that place.
Mrs. Grinnan had been III long Time
and her death was not entirely unex~
pected She went TO Japan In lSo as
faithful missionary co-worker with her
husband. and aided him with devoted
service as long as her health would per-
init She leaves two children. Mrs.
Grinnan was a daughter OF Colonel l'eete.
Of Fayetteville. y. C., weil-known
citizen OF that State. Rev. Mr.. truman
Is a brother OF Mr.. Daniel Grinnan' OK
this city. and before leaving for Japan
had charge for n time OF the Prespy'e-
rian church at Ashland.
Fl sheriff..
Mr.. T. F. Sheriff.. promising young
business man Of New York. died Monday
morning ut the residence OF his brotner
Rev. C. F. Sheriff.. in Ashland. va. MT.
Sheriff. was graduate OF Randolpn-
Macon College. and was held IN h'sh es-
TEEN by his associates. He was taken
sick In New York some time ago, anu
came AZ once 10 the residence OF ms
brother who Is pastor OF duncan 'ie-
mortal chapel In Ashland where ne re.
ceived the best care and nursing. but
without avail.
His funeral took place from Duncan
Memorial chapel at . o'clock yesterday
evening. and he was inferred In Green
wood cemetery. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. J. u. Crenshaw. +. r. Bosgs'
l.. s. Blircoe. l.. Rosser. William wing
field and Raymond Buchanan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
mr. KILLED HIMSELF.
Charles A. Saunders Took Half Box
Rough on Rats.

Charles y. Saunders. a well-known and
tecomplished stenographer Of this city,
c.ei some time yesterday morning or
NE night before. from poison self-admin-
Aiered. His father and family were
oli Of the city. and the young man. who
was about twenty-five years Of age. &C.
cupleg the family residence on Grove
avenue between Beech and Morris,
alone during their absence.
IL Was stated that Saunders was last
seen by his friends Monday afternoon,
ana they were greatly shocked 10 hear OF
ulh death. About 3 o'clock Monday he
sent negro man 10 a drug store TO
procure box Of rough on rats. II Is
opposed that having determined 20 put
an END to his own life. he selected this
meoium as being the one which he could
H's easily obtain through a messenger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09

discussion on the bearing Of polluted
water and milk upon typhoid-fever. Many
OF the physicians present took part, and
the meeting proved Of unusual interest.
State Senator James N. Stubs. OF Glou-
cester county. and Major r. c. Warwick.
of Chesterfield county. were In the city
yesterday.
, Sheriff r. J. wooiwine. Of Patrick coun-
~. called at the Capitol yesterday after
delivering at the penitentiary Ira Wool
wine (coloredD, who was sentenced to two
years Imprisonment for HOUSEKEEPING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Vow's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrn tnat can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props.
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known +. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years. and be-
Iieye him perfectly honorable In all bust
nsss transactions and financially able
10 carry out any obligation made by their
firm. ,o,.-
Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN * MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood ana mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Price.
nc per bottle. Sold BY all druggists.
Testimonials free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
An AGED RrldegrOOm.

CITY OF MEXICO. August some OF
the most remarkable matrimonial events
on record I'm Mexico is reported from
Coatzacoalcos, where a sprightly ola gen
tleman ninety-nine years Of age. whose
name IS Santiago Imlbell. and who halls
from the PHILIPPINE Islands, married a
good looking girl OF sixteen. rich and be-
longing to one OF the first families In
Nnnatitlan. He took the precaution OF
getting himself baptized half an hour
before the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
tn Paw the Commons.

CITY OF MEXICO. August SIT is
reported here on good authority that Mr..
Noetzlin. a representative OF the House
OF Won Blelchroeder, Of Berlin. Germany.
has arranged with the Government for
the payment by that house Of the october
coupons for the interest on the foreign
debt. The amount IS about 100000 II
is probable that two or three more OF
the quarterly coupons Will be dealt with
In the same manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
New YOrkS UNEMPLOYED.

NEW YORK, August Arrangements
are being made in this city for a parade
OF the unemployed II will probably take
place next week
Christopher Evans, secretary OF the
American Federation OF Labor, said 10 a
reporter yesterday that he estimated
that 100000 men are out OF work In this
city. This includes non-union men. as
well as men In all the various organiza
lions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Negro Rioters Arrested.

Walter Undertake. James Brown,
David Johnson and Lee Johnson, four
of the negroes charged with rioting on
an excursion train on the Chesapeake and
Ohio road on July 3lst, were captured by
Constable Samuels and Mr.. J. W.Crump
Monday morning while sleeping in box
car in the Richmond and Danville yards.
Seven others. against whom warrants
have been sworn out. are still at large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Meetinc of Stonewnll Club.

Stonewall Club, No. 81, Lyceum League
OF America, held meeting last night at
Sis in the rooms in the Y. NJ c. A.
building The question debated was, Re
solved That O'Ferrall Is the most avail
able man for Governor" The affirmative
was ably represented by w f. Crawford
and Lee G.. Crutchheld. and the negative
by Messrs. T.. II. Courtney and b. Nor
GO, Shcphprd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09

Mr.. J. c. Boswell, one Of the best known
and most respected citizens Of Brown
wood. Tex, suffered with diarrhoea for
a long time and tried many different
remedies without benefit, until Chamber
laIn's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy was used, that relieved him at once.
For sale by Owens Minor Drug
Co. p. NJ. Slaughter. E. p. Reeve & Co.
and II c. Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
A Remarkable Declaration.

CHICAGO, August s.-A remarkable
declaration was made to-day by Mayor
Carter Harrison. In an address OF well
come 10 the annual convention OF the
military surgeons OF the National Guard,
Of the United States, he said:
There are 100000 people In Chicago
to-day unemployed and almost destitute
OF money. II Congress does not give us
money we will have riots that Will shake
the country"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Cut Down EXPENSES.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August Son
account OF the light travel through the
South and light money market. the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad Company
has been forced to make a wholesale cut
In its expenses. over fifty workmen
have been discharged from the Alexan-
dria shops. and many employees have been
dropped all along the line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
heath NJ n Southern Newspaper Man.

WHEELING, w. VA. August s.-Dana
Hubbard OF this city, one OF the best
known newspaper men in the South. died
Yesterday at oxford. Ohio. Ar. Hubbard
was formerly editor Of the Evening Stan
dard. this city, and OF the Erie Pa.
Dispatch. or late he has been connected
With Chicago and Indianapolis papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-09
Thn Decd Recorded.

The deed for the transfer OF the Lam
caster property. on Clay street between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. 10 the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons was
recorde1 at the chancery court yester-
day The price named is $1,000