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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
Around the Bases

Rain ended the game in the Cockade
City yesterday at the end or the sixth
inning. Wormsley was in the box. and
Richmond won by a score OF 20 >.
Tate and his players have chance for
the remnant yet
Kid Williams headed the batting list
yesterday and the change seemed TO have
resulted disastrously TO the Farmers
Richmond promises 20 encourage her
dusky bail tossers by making up a cit
liens purse Of $500 10 divide among
the men who play best al the end OF the
season. As Richmond has lately been
handled i'm the capacity OF a mop to
dust off several diamonds some sort Of
announcement seems absolutely neceS-
sary TO sustain their appeutes-Roa-
noke Times
The Crab Eaters have a new man on
the initial bag and he answers 10 the
name of Jones.
The margin between Petersburg ana Nor
folk seems to be daily getting smaller.
II Richmond takes tO-days ana tO-mor-
rows game there Will only be twenty
six points between the Farmers and
crab Eaters as the latter are laying OF
for three days.
Lynchburg will be here Thursday. Fri
day. and Saturday. Despite the i'll treat
ment that Tate and his pets received al
the hands of the Hill cry rooters. II
Is hoped that the visitors will be cour-
teOusly treated while here, as nothing
tends to bring the national game into
AlcfcpuLc ike IDNhN lSili
At a meeting Of the managers OF the
league held here Saturday the franchise
of the stanton Club was transferred to
Newport News. The last games VIII be
played in stanton on the 2d 3D., and
4th The games scheduled for the 9Th
10th. and llth, in that city with the
Richmond team will be played here and
the club will open ut Newport News on
the 18th with Norfolk.
Manager McGuffin, Of the stanton
team. has secured Tannehill, crack
pitcher who has been with the Cincin-
natl National League club as substi-
tute for some time
Sullivan Of the StauntOnS. played loot
ball with Georgetown last year.
Wormsley was a puzzle To the Farmers
Yesterday Despite his awkard delivery
he manages to make the opposing bats
men bite"
The old Dominions defeated the Ash
land Athletic club in Ashland in close
and exciting game Of ball on Saturday.
the score standing IA to 10. Old Domin-
i0ns-hits. -. runs. II; errors. !. Bat
tcry-Jones. Cowardin. and Hill. Struck
out by Jones' Y; by COwardin, !. Ash
lands-hits, (; runs. 10; errors, L. Bat
tery-Irhy and Bowies. Struck out by
Irby. 10. Umpire Smith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

ter Anderson with a razor with attempt
to XIII. The case was continued untn
to-day.
William Jones (colorcd) was taxed 81 and
costs for resisting arrest while Policeman
Hughes was taking him In for being
drunk and disorderly. He was also sent
TO a jury.
Andrew Whiting (colored) who went to
the rescue OF his friend Jones and In
tcrfered with the officer, was likewise
assessed.
Luther Swain was taxed s. and costs
FOR trcspassng on the premises or BIN
Brauugam and being disorderly and
drunk
Daniel Lawson (colored). against whom
a charge OF suspicious character was
recorded. INDUCED IN a series OF bois-
ferrous manifestations while waiting IN
the pen, wheTcupOn a charge OF lunacy
was entered against him by the Justice.
who ordered "A commission # lunaCy in
the case and committed him to JAN.
Fred Helfeit. little fellow VINO walk
cd here from Washington TO find an
uncle who lived In this city at one time.
and who was arrested as vagrant was
committed to the Laurel Reformatory.
James Henry Evans (colOred). who was
disorderly and unduly hilarious, was
levied on for s. and costs. on another
Chafge OF resisting Policeman Robinson
ne was sent on TO the Hastings Court.
Judy Coleman (colOred) was required
to pay $3.50 and cost for being disorder
~. throwing rocks and creating distur-
bance on the premises Of Henry john
son.
The case OF r. L. Firth. charged with
asSaulung and beating Frank BinfOrd on
the street. was continued until to-day.
The case Of J. Q. Hoyt. charged with
the larceny of a lot Of tools and a tool
chest. the property Of a. Haag. was
continued until to-day.
Tony Rogers was charged with the
larceny OF $12 in currency from Andrew
Anderson, q sailor The latter having
LEFT on a trip on the schooner Swain,
the case was continued until August
9Th.
James DOster (colored) was charged
with aSsauting and striking Richard
Jasper, and Jasper was charged in
cross warrant with assaulting and strik-
Ing Doster. The case was dismissed on
nnNmcnt of cost.
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shorthand Men Organized.

The stenographers Of Richmond last
win the following officers President, o.
RAYMOND Brown: Nice-President. Charles
Barham: Secretary, James 5. Patterson;
Treasurer. W. MacJOnes. Sergeant-at-
Arms. Melnotte McCants; Executive Com
mittee. Charles Barham, H. II. Chalkley.
w. r. Bowie G.. +. Shaver, and Thomas
l.. owen.
The organization is formed for the pur-
pose of promoting the interests OF stenog-
raphy. and as a rigid speed test Is the
necessary qualification for membership.
only nrst-class men VIII be eligible for
membership. First-class men can then
be always obtainabe by parties wishing
them. The association will also look out
for its members out % employment. en-
deayor TO raise the standard OF the pro-
fesslon, and do everything for its advance
ment.
The association starts out with the best
material and If it's organization Is taken
as an earnest OF its future success It's
progress may be watched by all who feel
an Interest in the speedy writer's"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
From The Eni.coraI Chnrches.

The Richmond Glorious did not have a
meeting yesterday. Several Of the Epis-
copal ministers OF this city. however. as
y of the Shafer building TO exchange
notes.
Rev. John X. Mason, rector OF ST.
James Episcopal church, will leave to-
dav for Orange Courthouse. where be
viii spend Il month. During his absence
Rev. SIR. Nugent will fin his pulpit
Rev Mr. Foster Of Fairmont. W. Va.
a brother Of Mr. W ". Foster. the Well
known photographer in this city. visited
the Episcopal rooms yesterday. He Will
remain i'm this city as the guest OF his
brother for several days.
Rev. Eyerard Meade. one OF the diocesan
ministers. was also present On Sunday
ne preached at St Mays Episcopal
church. I'm Goochland county. where he
baptized one lady.
Rev l.. r. Mason. OF Grace church. and
Rev B. NJ. Randolph, Of Emanuel church.
exchanged pulpits on Sunday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
DISCUSSING A FUSION ,
WORTH CAkOLINA REPUBLICINy
AND POPULisTy CONFIRMING.
Claimed that n Majority Of the RepubIisan
Committee Favor Coaiitios-Populist
Convention DE etc Wednesday.

RALEIGH. N. c.. July so.-Specal.--
There is a notable gathering of Republic
can and Populist politicians here to-day.
1t is meeting in response TO a request
of Major Ii. l.. Grant. OF Goldsboro. and
v S. Lusk, OF Buncombe, who asked tho
State Committee TO meet TO confer about
fusion with the Populists Two confer
ences were held to-day. but nothing could
be learned as to their proceedings. An
other meeting will be held tomorrow.
Chairman Eaves is opposed to fusion.
ana claimed that the majority OF the
committee was with him, but Grant now
Chains that this is not true, and that OF
the sixteen members OF the committee the
tusionists nave a majority and Will carry
their point
Many of the most prominent Republi-
cans IN the State are here by Invitation,
beside members Of the committee VINO
favor fusion. The result OF the confer
ence Is awaited by politicians with great
interest Many prominent Populists are
also here.
The Populist congressional convention
meets here tomorrow, and the State con-
vention Wednesday. The question is
whether these conventions will nominate
candidates or walt til the Republicans
meet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
MAJOR JOHN Il. WOMBLs DEAD.
The City Loses One of its Most Faithful
OfnctaIs

Major John r. Wombe first assistant
superintendent Of the city almshOuse, died
at that institution on Sunday morning at
$50 o'clock from paralysis. with which
he was stricken a week ago. He was
scVenty-twO years of age.
In the death Of Major WOmblc Rich
mond loses one of her Oldest merchants
and one Of her most faithful city officials.
Prior TO the war Mr.. WOmble was
member OF the firm of WOmble d Jones,
who conducted grocery business on
Cary between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets Subsequently he went into part
nership with Major John ii. Claiborne on
Fourteenth street. between Cary and
Main streets. under the firm name OF
Womble x Claiborne. wholesale groccrs.
During the war he was an attache Of the
commissary department lie was the sec
rotary Of the Sugar refining company
which carried on business in the place
now occupied by Davenport Morris.
After the war Mr.. Claiborne retired and
the firms name was changed 10 John L.
Wombie q CO. a year or two atterWardS
the firm failed and the business was
closed up.
During the administration of Capt.
Charles L. Bigger as superintendent OF
the almshouse. Major Womble was some
sixteen or eighteen years ago made clerk.
When Mr.. r. W Carter succeeded Cap
tain bigger eight years ago he appointe1
Mr.. WOmble his first assistant, which po-
sition he has hled up 10 the time when he
was Slilthtl WIN paralysis Will lut
utmost promptness and faithfulness.
Never before had he missed an entire day
on account Of sickness. No matter how
badly ne sometimes felt, he would Ger
tainly spend part OF the day at the Officc
of the institution
Major WOmble was married twice-iirst
TO q daughter Of the late James POindeX-
ter. and after her death 10 Miss Kate
Allriend lie had no children by his
second wife. but three resulted from his
first marriage-One son, Mr.. Louis WON
bic. and two daughters, all OF whom
survive him.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon ar o'clock from the chapel at the
almshOuse. and Rev. John k Mason. rec
tor Of st. James Episcopal church, Off
ciated. The services, which were plain.
but impressive. were attended by quite
number Of city officials and friends OF
Major Womble. The interment was at
HOLLYWOOD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
HENKICU POLITICS.
Arrangements for the Coming Mass-Meet-
ipg-County News.

lpE-OoNniN NtWs.
Considerable interest is being manifest
cd bv the Henrico Democrats over the
mass meeting which is TO be held at
the county courthouse on Thursday. In
response 10 the calls Of Chairman ). G.
Mitchell. OF the County Committee. il Is
very probable that the meeting viii be- an
unusually large one. Mr.. Mitchell and his
committee associates say they are de-
termined that the mass meeting shall be
conducted and characterized by the ut
most fairness.
The friends Of the different candidates
are busy. and while 20 one has yet made
a prediction. il Is very generally under
stood that Colonel Iaz. Elicit VIII make
Il good run. Captain Wise Is also show
ing up well, while Judge Ingram's sup
l,t rters ar. not a few. Several names are
already mentioned In connection with the
Craftsmanship at Thursdays mass meet
ing.
The Henrico Light Dragons were drill
cd at the Exposition grounds yesterday
afternoon. Captain George ID. Carter put
the cavalrymen through their manoeuvers
for the first time since his election 10 the
leadership Of the troopers
Under a decree Of the HenricO Circuit
Court in the suit of James T.. Lyme and
others VS. Kellys heirs and others Il lOt
Of land adjoinins the property Of the
Seven Pines Railway Company and two
other lots were offered for sale at the
county courthouse this morning. The
first named property was bought i'm bv
Mr. George T.. Fisher. II consisted Of z ~
acres. and sold at $So.25 per acre When
put up year ago. Sl05 per acre was
offered for this land. Another lot OF
twenty feet on the south side Of Williams
burg avenue, which had been advertised.
was sold privately to August Hvers for
siOS.3O. A third parcel of the land advcr-
tsed was not offered for sale. Their.
being some dispute as 10 it's ownership.
This IS the suit in which Mrs Belva
4. Lockwood figured conspicuously. II
was won by the Kelley heirs. for whom
Mr. a. +. Cohen acted as counsel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

Mr.. Horace f. Smith has returned from
New York where he has been arrdng-
ing for the appearance Of Mr.. Polk Miller
i'm the states Of New York and New Jer-
sew for a season during January, Feb
ruary. and possibly March, 1898. The New
York Entertainment Bureau viii act as
agents i'm these two States. and have al
ready booked Mr.. Miller for several
prominent cities.
city. has engaged the services Of MI
smith to act as his business Representa-
tive in the South. Professor Ford is
known as the popular impersonator and
entertainer.
Mr.. Smith will also have entire control
Of judge F. r. Farrar's C'Johnny keb')
lecture business during the coming sea-
son.
Chaunccy NJ Depew, in a letter to Mr..
Smith. spoke Of Nlr. Polk Miller in the
following lattcring terms: Il take pleas
ure in certifying to the ability OF Mr..
polk Miller and the excellence of his re-
Citals.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

that character. and hence this vacancy
IL left to be filled at a later date.
The above appointments are effective
August LIST
Coolnel Wrenn, who has been foremost
I'm the enterprise OF the East Tennessee
road for many years. reures from that
road under It's new management on An
gust LIST, and will Immediately step into
the position Of general passenger and
ticket agent Of the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad.
II Is position he has been filling in
conjunction with his duties OF 4 similar
character on the East Tennessee and
consequently will not be new field for
him 10 work In.
II IS generally expected that G. 4
Berscoter will receive the appointment
as assistant general passenger agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
Southwest End Notes.

Miss Florida Cooper left Saturday for
Portsmouth,
Miss Carter is visiting little Miss Mag
gic Roach. near the New Reservoir.
Mr.. = H. Cottrell and family. of west
Main street. are summering al the otter
burn Springs.
Miss Linda Slaughter. Of Church Hin.
is visiting Mrs. J. +. Talbot on Carter
street.
Miss Lizzie Sterns. Of west Main street,
is nj Ruther Glen. Caroline county.
Mrs r. Columbia Cutton. who has
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. James
Maxwell. ON Meadow street. left Friday
for her home I'm King and queen county.
Major Ferguson has been removed from
his son. Mr.. j. T. Ferguson, al River
View He still continues very sick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

Mr.. John Hayes. while driving in his
jumper yesterday morning on Main street
between Sixth and Seventh streets re-
ceiyed an electric shock from the car
tracks.
The animal reared plunged. and kicked
dcmolishing the vehicle Mr.. Hayes was
thrown out but not hurt The colt was
badly injured. IT was taken in charge
bv Agent Taylor. of the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals. and
taken 10 Or. Judge r. Woods stab f..
The animal may never be lit for use
again.
Agent TAYLOR yesterday morning killed
a fine horse belonging 10 Mr.. ). T..
Griffith The animal had lockjaw.
a horse Yesterday morning fell into an
excavation at Seventeenth and Broad
street. Il distance of seven feet II ~as
not hurt. MI Taylor got the animal out
Of the ditch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

The Commercial Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION issues special certificates Of
stock. fully paid up. Paid-up stock IL
sold at 80 per share In advance to
stockholders who desire 70 make all their
payments at one time. and thereby save
themselves the trouble Of making
payment from month 10 month. To
stockholders investing this way a dlvi-
dend Of 6 per cent. per annum, payable
semi-annually. will b. paid on the price
OF the stock The dividend would there
fore be SIS every six months on ten
shares costing $3.50. The amount OF diyi
deud is deducted from the profits earned,
the balance being credited 10 the stock.
When the amount standing 90 the credit
of the stock equals 500 the stock IS deem
ed 10 have matured. AMI the holder may
withdraw the same and receive 500 per
share therefor. For full Information and
prospectus. address
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

home team could not hit him TO any adj
vantage.
In the sixth inning. however. the locals
got four runs. II the game had been
played out the home team stood fair
chance TO win. although they were handi-
capped by four runs. A light rain be-
gan TO fall, however, and continued for
half an hour and Umpire McDermott
called the game
The Petersburg club again showed that
IL has done little team work, and that
the men DO not back up each other. When
10 this is added the fact that the visitors
scored three runs on Fosters magnificent
home hit. two more on a lost ball which
Wynne should have caught in right field,
and that Smith was touched up for a
number Of clean hits 1T oppOrtune times,
the story is told in full.
The locals appeared In their new uni
forms Of blue, with white stockings Their
friends hope that they will adopt a new
style Of playing with their new clothes.
The Richmond boys played ball for
keeps. They showed great team work,
backing each other up. handling the ball
with precision. and throwing 10 bases
accurately. Fosters home run hit was a
beauty. and was made when II was need
ed Wormsley had good control Of the
ball and plenty Of speed. The same
clubs play here tomorrow and Wednes-
day. Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
Stuart Horse Guard.

The Stuart Horse Guard assembled yes
terday afternoon under command of Cap
tain T.. j. Euker in front Of the old
City Hall on Capitol street, and rode
from there to the empty fields near the
Lee monument. where they went throuch
"A thorough cavalry drll. They were dis
missed about dark.
The Stuart Horse Guard win be one Of
the troops of the First squadron Of the
First Regiment Cavalry. Lieutenant-Coi-
onel James X. Branch commanding. that
will leave here on August 7th for Staun-
ton over the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way. from which place they viii go
mounted through the Valley TO Rock
bridge Alum Springs on ten days out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
Gorernnr 0,Frrrall 10 RETURN.

Governor OFerrall will return 10 Rich
moud to-day. leaving Blue Ridge Springs
on the morning train. He viii arrive
here at +. VI. The object Of the Gov
ernor is 10 attend the meeting OF the
Board of the Chesapeake and its Tribu-
tarics On Wednesday, in the executive
chamber. At that meeting commandant
for the new steam launch Accomac Will
be- appoiuted by the board and quite a
number OF applications have already been
received.
mandant Of the steamer Chesapeake., has
Vessel has been laid up for repairs and
he has had a good opportunity 70 test the
meu launch in all kinds Of weather and
he has been we'll pleased with the result
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
NEW APPOINTMENT
Under the Reorganlza ion of the Southern
Railway.

An official circular. issued by President
Spencer. of the Southern Railway COM
pany dated August lst, announces me
passenger agent OF both systems OF me
road. with j. NJ. Culp. traftic manageg'
George 5. Hobbs. auditor; II; I; AnsIey'
acting treasurer. and John 4. Ailhe'Iee'
purchasing agent. q a., ,,.,s,
Also the following officers for the west
ern system. the old East tennessee road:
G. II. Hudson. general manager eno,u.,
Edwin Fitzgerald, general freight
n Mitchell assistant treasurer.
William Hawn. assistant auditor.
Colonel e. w. Wrenn was rendered the
position of assistant general PASSENGER
S9.ed ~ accept a subordinate position or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
prnneriY Transfers

Richmond: stiles x Pickrell. special COM
missioners 10 William Miller, 80 feet on
east side sixth street, near Leigh, and
y feet on same. near same. $500; ). \.
WfIiiams 10 Lucy W Williams. 20 feet
IN south side Cary street, near Reservoir,
500.
commissioners. 20 Daniel j. Kane. lots
near eastern limits of Richmond. S3N:
lanes II. Dickinson 10 same, 20 feet on
north side Dickinson street. and % feet
ON south side Dickinson street, SsO.N; NJ.
Y. Sheppard to Eugene T.. Broaddus 70
acres near Glenn Alien. $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
1HE POIICR COURT.
4''cs John Comes Back from His vaca-
ton and presidss.

,.. 'sAce John again presided in the
'', Chamber yesterday after his vaca-
'' which was pleasantly spent along the
n The Chesapeake bay. He dis
lr- OF the usual Monday docket.
,o' "'4 me case Of Motorman c. h. Can
Al -Aai6td with running electric car
W., over and killing Wiley T. Hicks.
w. vas continued from last SATURDAY.
o 'ehel, none Of the officers and only
r' VI The witnesses. Tom walker a
.i.I man. responded. TIER absence
Az ", a8oned by misunderstanding
r., 10 me date set for the examination.
IN, ,motDrman appeared. and with h N
fts,i". r. Meredith. his counsel. The
y,i,.ihlony Of Walker, who was an eye
coo,'.as was heard and the case was
WIN hued until to-day Rules were is
-D Tor the other witnesses. The 500
t, Donq Of the motorman was renewed
- ar Meredith.
81 ~ JacHson and Eddie BraNtOn, color
er. .Dlhs VINO ala unlawfully fight and
n, ,c disturbance 10 the annoyance Of
COS, heighoorhood. were assessed IS and
1n Brown fcolored) was charged with
H''usly cutting and wounding Wal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
BOSTON WINS THE LAST
Orioles Couldn't Hit stivetts-The Giants
Defeat tho Phillies

BALTIMORE. July 3).-The Orioles and
the Bostons played their last champion
ship game of the season to-day and Bos-
ton won. SWEETS pitched magnlhcently
throughout. Hawke was also in winning
form. but his support was not OF the best
Attendance, 300.
Score. X. ii. T..
Boston ...........OOO22 OOO1-5 . /
Baltimore ........OOOl 900 % 4
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Ryan; Hawke
and Robins.
NEW YORK. 10: IHnADTLPHIA. 7.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3).-The New
Yorks captured another game from the
Phillies to-day owing to miserable play
ing of the home team. Taylor was prdc-
tically knocked out OF the box in the
first inning, and Tanning. who succeeded
him In the fourth was not much better
luck. Taylor was not all in form. and
his curves were like pie 10 the New
Workers. Fanning's support was poor.
Weather clear Attendance, 5000.
New York .........7OOO6OOOx-l3 o
Philadelphia ......l 0 81 u o
Batteries-German and Wilson; Taylor,
flaming. Cross. and Grady.
WASHINGTON. 10; BROOKLYN, G.
BROOKLYN. y. Y. July 30.-The Wash
ingtons won from the Brookyns to-day
DhIb was hit frequently and the Washing
tons ran the bases In good style. The
errors OF the visitors were numerous. but
their stick work saved them the day.
Score: r. H. r.
Washington ......SOII2O1O2-iO IS
Brooklyn ..........l 02l 0Ol 0-6
Batteries-Maul and Mcclure; Daub and
Kinslow.
CHICAGO, 8; ST. LOUIS. L.
CHICAGO. July 30.-Stratton pitched
well to-day and would have shut ouf the.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31

Rev. W. II. Height. OF Manchester.
made a very interesting address before
the young mems meeting at the Young
Mems Christian Association on Sunday
afternoon.
Professor Anton Schaizel. the popular
physical director. has been heard from.
lie writes from lsip. Long Island, that
he Is enjoying his vacation very much.
lie expects TO be on hand promptly on
August list.
Secretary George f. Tibbltts Is at pres
ent soiourning at Lake George, where
he Is having. delightful time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
The Merry. Merry Bstbrra,

The surf at Old Point on last Sunday
presented an animated sight. The large
party taking advantage OF the cheap
rates from Richmond made the surf
fairly alive with merry bathcrs. ON
next Sunday the Chesapeake and ohio
will run another OF these fast trains.
leaving Richmond at . A. NJ. returning
at 10 Il. NJ, making the run in two
hours In each direction. Fare for the
round-trip. ST. These fast cheap trains
afford delightful Sunday respite from
the CITY