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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
THE APPOfN1MFNIs MADE.
The Committee OF Grounds and Buildings
Disnoses OF Its Bnkincss.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
irgs held another session in the Council
Chamber last evening which lasted nearly
five hours. The object was to appoint
eighteen employees for the new City Hall.
While al the members were given the
privilege to nominate any man from their
respective WARDS for the various positions,
IL was apparent that the whole matter
was cut and dried. and that the FIVE
men bers OF Jefferson and Marshall wards
90 Messrs. Curtis. Epps. Mouucastle, Noble.
and Turpin-were determined to carry Off
the lions share, which they actually did,
leaving MessTs. Garter. seay, and Taylor
of Clay ward and Colonel Ia 1ner Of Mon
roe ward. in the lurcl..
All tie nine members were present. and
nearly three hours were spent in listening
10 the various applications, which were
read out by Mr.. Frank T. Bates, clerk
20 the committee. There were about 800
~ plicatiCns IN ALL and The following were
the fortunate ones who receive appoint
ments.
Helper to fireman, J. II. Baker.
Firemen, J. c. Walsh, Jr., and J. o.
Morris.
Nvatchrlen, r. G. Burroughs present In
cumbenD. II. G. Adams, and n. \. Griffin
Janitor s. j. b. Wright present in
cumhenD
Helpers to the janitor William r. Ca
vedo, Il. j. Walton, l.. c. Haake, James
Harmon, NJ. J. ODonncll. and Thomas
Bahen.
Elevator men, c. c. Mattert, John
Thomls, and A. G. Atkinson.
Engineer, A. c. Calder
Assistant engineer, James 4. Disney.
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BRAIsED THE SHERIFF AND left.
Three of the Prisoners Recaptured and a
Lynching May Follow

AUGUSTA, GA. Jan. PA special 10
the Chronicle from Thompson. Ga, says:
Sheriff HAYES was knocked senseless
while feeding the prisoners this morning,
and six negroes made their escape.
Tn. weapon used by his assailant was
a tV o-by-forr-nch scanting, the blow be-
ing a powerful one, and cut a cash m the
sherif's head some five inches long, and
knocked him down a stairway about ten
feet. lie was apparently dead, and the
prisoners took his pistol and keys. All
walked out. shutting the Jail door bug
falling 70 lock IT, The crime was discov-
cred very shortly after. and the whole
town is wild with excitement. The sher-
IFS skull is badly fractured, and his con-
diton Is critical. A posse was Immediately
org8rized, and three of the negroes were
caught 1t is probable that the other
three will also be captured. Sheriff
HAYES says jim Kendrick struck him the
blow, but Wash. Hendricks and George
Green say Bob Harris did the work.
These are the three recaptured. If the
Sheriff dies there is probabilities Of q
lynchlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
ANR. & D. SALE ORDERED
Az or THE REAL ESTATE, STOCKS,
BONDs. AND ASSETS or IHE co.
aResuIt of the Clyde suit-Ssle OF the Real
Estate to Take Place in Ricbm md,
ya.-Ths Terms Of Sale.

NEW YORK, jan A.-Judge Lacombe,
in the United States Circuit Court to-day,
handed down a decree in the suit Of w.
p Clvde and others against the Richmond
and West Point Terminal Railroad and
Warehouse Company, directing the re-
ceiver Of the company. Walter G. oak
nan. TO offer at public sale, TO the highest
bidder for cash. all the real estate stocks.
bonds. and assets of every kind now be-
longing to the company. except the in
terest OF the corporation in the suit now
pending in the Circuit Court brought by
the receiver against John II. Inman and
others. which assets are not 10 be in
cluded in the receivers sales.
The sale Of the real estate Is ordered 70
take place at Richmond. Va, and OF the
personal property and chooses in action
al the Exchange sales-room. No. i'll
Broadway this city. Purchasers VIII be
entitled to a conveyance and assignment
by both the defendant corporation and
the receiver.
II is further ordered that II, before the
date fixed for such public sale. the re-
ceiver shall be able TO sell any stocks or
bonds which have a fixed market value
at the Stock Exchange in this city, he Is
authorized to do so al not less than the
market price.
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WHAT JUDGE P0RTLOcK SIYS.
He Asked for the Assistance of the Attor
ney General in tho Prize Fighting Cases.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 2i.-Judge Port
lock, Of Norfolk county. denies the ac-
curacy OF the special last night. The
Norfolk Ledger this evening published
the telegram to the Times and the
following interview:
THE Ledger reporter called on Judge
RortiOck to-day while that gentleman
was engaged with a trial in his court.
The Judge said: Attorney-General Scott
did not state to me that he had been
sent by the Governor TO see what steps
had been taken by the county authorities
TO bring the violators of the law to JUS
tice, but did say that the Governor only
meant TO offer such assistance as he
might be enabled to give the county
authorities. / was very glad to see the
Attorney General, whom | have known
personally and pleasantly for years. and
] am sure every courtesy was extended
TO him, both by the Commemorative
attorney and myself.
81 joined with the attorney for the Com
monwealth I'm asking assistance Of the
Attorney-General in the prosecutions OF
the cases alleging prize fighting in this
county. The Governor has never com
mnnicated with me in this matter. and
therefore 1 had no message TO send the
Governor. either by way OF a tart or
any other reply. IL is unfortunate that
the proceedings OF the court and the
private and official conversations which
may occur between State officers should
be made the subjects OF sensational re-
ports.
Captain Marshall was also Indignant.
and while the reporter was with Judge
Portlock, Acknowledgement Scott came in
and was shown the correspondence, which
he said was absurd and outrageous"
Your correspondent used the word re
ported" indicating that the special was
based on hearsay. but the correspon-
dents information came from d reputa-
BILE gentleman. who said he gained his
information from Judge Portlock, who
he declared was indignant but who could
not write the Governor because the
Governor had not communicated with
him, but with the sheriff. He then said
II you will call on Judge Portlock aud
interview him you will get big item.
he Is indignant. 4 call was made at
the hotel. but Judge Portlock could not
be found. This correspondent is not in
the habit OF writing sensational matters
and is happy to say that II the gentlemen
interested desire the authority the name
OF a man can be furnished.
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for detective work is a new one. and ,h.
devices used In this case were doclsesiv
original and clever and reflect great cro1it
on {. w. Carman and 4. y. Richmond
who were requested by the nrm 10 dev,es
some such arrangement. The camera Va
placed in position covering tho dosk ana
TIL I'm the Office, and electric conrection
was made with the Edison company .
plant 10 operate the device \ burglar
alarm device was fitted in the I'm drawer
so that when the TN was opened thu
electric connection was made and ih,
shutter OF the camera operated. exposing
the lens and at the same instant setting
on n fash light.
The boys say that when tho fash light
fiared up. lightning tho office al the mo.
ment they were pulling out the cash
drawer, they thought their hour had come
They were too frightened % run and stood
their ground and rined the rim. After
talking the matter over aftcrward they
came 20 the conclusion that they had
been discovered, and when caught ners
easily brought 10 confession
Rapids Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
lwcHty-Eighfh Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Pizzini celebrated
the annual occurrence Of their wedding
anniversary by an entertainment and
feast 10 the orphans of ST. Joseph's Or
phan Asylum. Last night they celebrated
their twenty-eighth anniversary by engag-
Ing Professor De Sylvia to give the
children display of magical feats, which
he did In a most creditable manner, show
Ing that We have veritable Hermann"
in our midst. The Jeter- Francisco quar-
tette, who kindly volunteered their ser
Vices sang some beautiful ballads and
Assistant Superintendent of Water Works
Davis, a volunteer also. sang "A number
OF amusing comic songs and played in his
artistic and inmitable manner on the
banjo. After which the orphans enjoyed
the goodies" spread on the tables for
their entertainment.
The orphans sang the two choruses
wedding Bells" and Good Night, Kind
Friends
Mrs Pizzini with the Captain. who
leaves this morning for New York. babe
farewell TO her aunt. Mrs. De Sotis
Whartenby. who sails for the Holy Land
on the Feurst Bismarck. and will make
protracted visit 10 European countries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
4 CUURCH OFFERED.
Mass-meeting Of the Young Peoples socie-
ties Furnished u iudivncs Room.

lies FURNISHED n indivncf EOom.
BY unanimous consent the officers Of
the First Baptist church last evening
rendered to the committee that build
ing in which to hold the mass meeting
of young peoples societies February 9TH,
which will be addressed by Rev. j. r.
Becky. ID. D.. the eloquent Baptist min
lister OF Philadelphia
DR.. Becky is an old schoolmatc OF DR..
Cooper. the pastor of the First church,
as well as of Mayor Ellyson. While here
last Monday he visited, by invitation.
the weekly meeting Of both the Preshy-
terian and Baptist preachers and re-
ceived a cordial reception.
The committee i'm charge Of the mass
meeting hope TO make the gathering
entirely representative and undenomina-
uonal. An attractive programme is be-
Ing arranged, In which ministers from the
various churches will assist.
The annual meeting Of the Local Union
of Christian Endeavor of Richmond and
Manchester. which meets at the Marshall
Street Christian church on February lst
VIII arrange for a fun attendance Of its
members at the mass meeting. Every
christian Endeavorer IS expected AT Mar
shall-Slreet church on the occasion nam
ed '''' III
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
Srace-Street Presbyterian church viii
commence religious Service In th.t
church this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
MARRIAGE or mn ". D. GARIIcK.
His Bride ia Miss Emory, or william burg.
vacancy N the school Ronrd.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Jan. 2L-Spe-
cial.-The marriage Of Mr.. VIM. b. Gar
lick, of Richmond, and Miss Fanny
Emory. Of this place. took place yester-
day afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed az the residence of Mr.. Il. NJ.
Ware, cousin of the bride by Rev.
wilbur +. Davis, pastor Of our Metho-
dist church, Of which the bride was a very
faithful and useful member. Miss Fanny
has host Of friends here. and she will
be greatly missed The groom, long
resident of this place. but now lives in
Richmond, and is we'll and favorably
known here The wedding was a very
quiet one, and was attended by only a
few intimate friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Gar
lick left on the late train for Rich
mond, where they will reside.
Mr. John Quaife, Of Toledo, Ohio. I'm
company with "A party OF friends from
that section. are here prospecting and
seem much pleased. Mr.. Quaife has
already induced a number OF families
to settle here and says more are getting
ready TO move. Our people are glad 10
received them and will give them a
hearty welcome.
Mr.. c. l.. Armistead, steward T. S. Hos
pital, left yesterday for Richmond 10
purchase supplies for the ensuing quar-
ter.
Mr.. 4. Brooks place, as n member Of
our school board. will be filed by the
Council at its next meeting. he having
vacated the Office by accepting the posi-
ton Of postmaster in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
STRICKEN WIN PARALYSIS.
An Exciting Runaway In Petersburg-saies
of Loose Tobacco

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. Especial
Mr. r. NJ. Seay. who for the past year
has ttcn employed Us assistant book
keeper by Roper q Co.. Wholesale grocers
In this city. was stricken with paralysis
this morning While a. the breakfast table
and his condition is considered extremely
critical. Mr.. Seay is the father OF Mr..
George /. Seay. assistant cashier OF the
Petersburg Savings Insurance Company.
TIL team hitched to the private carriage
OF M. David Dunlop. a wealthy tobac-
conist OF this city. took fright to-day on
Washington street and ran eff at rapid
gate: The driver. Fred. Delworth (col-
ored). was thrown out anc very painfully
injured about the head and back.
The beard Of directors OF the Petersburg
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
have elected the following officers for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
THE RUSTBURG CASE.
Mrs. Hendricks and % hers, Charged WIN
Murdei Of Her Husband, Discharged.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Jan. 2i-specidi-
To-day at Rustburg Mrs. Cora Hendricks
James White, John McMasters' and
Charles Kidd. arrested on warrant
sworn ont by Ezekiai Hendricks charging
them with the murder Of his brother,
John Hendricks. were discharged without
trial. There was no evidence to be pro-
duced. This was shown Yesterday alter
noon. when McMasters WAS released on
$50 bail. The case was called in the county
courtroom at II o'clock, Magistrates Mel
son and Gill presiding. Mr.. Frank Chris
tian, representing the Commonwealth,
said he had learned since his arrival that
the Commonwealth was not ready for
trial. and he felt it would be an injustice
TO continue the case longer and keep the
accused in custody. Mr.. John l.. Lee. re-
presenting the accused. said they wanted
either a trial of the warrant or a dis
mssa of 1t. II would be gross injustice
10 hold the prisoners longer in jail
without one scintilla Of evidence.
The magistrates, after a short Consulta-
ton. dismissed the case.
Soon after the dismissal the counsel
for Mrs. Hendricks instituted suit in the
Circuit Court for 5000 against EzeSial
Hendricks who swore out the warrant
charging Mrs. Hendricks with the murder
OF her husband.
meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Bonsack Cigarette Machine Company was
held this morning at the office Of Mr.. L.
A. Krize. The old officers were reelected
except Mr.. &. Dewitt was substituted on
the directory IN place OF Mr.. r. " Davis,
resigned. II was decided TO declare Il
dividend Of u per cent.
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Photographed In the Act.

4 new system Of thief catching. novel
as II IS effective, has been introduced into
the local service. and when its workings
were sprung in the police court recently
II took Judge Hc ggcrty's treath away.
Catching criminals by electricity Wouid
be cOnsiderd novel. but wren u comes
to soaring them half u death. throwing
a glare OF lightning into their faces and
ending the performance by ticking theiF
photographs, the story begins 10 rival a
sensatiora al novel
For several days the csshitr Of a large
store has been aware that the cash drawer
was being robbed. Investigation showed
that the night Waterman had been In the
haDi. or allowing several small boys TO
enter the store AT night vile he was
making his rounds, and stspition was
fastened upon these boys. IL VAS then
that the photography scheme vas con-
ceived and carried into execution. The
boys, Louis Stonet urner. Henry Snyder
and Charles shy der. were err sted yes
terday, and at first they vigorously denied
all knowledge OF the crime. but when
confronted with the photcgr8phs showing
them in the act OF stealing they broke
down and confessed. Their plumber
amounts 70 q small sum Of money. several
pocket knives, number OF iazors. and
three revolvers.
The attempts to photograph the till-tap-
pers IN the act, while not an artistic sue
cess. answered the purpose fully. When
the boys were arrested they were told that
they had been photographed In the midst
or their operations. This was a clincher
and, upon reflection. they confessed FOR
there Was no use In trying to irnpeach
the testimony OF 50 reliable a witness as
camera, with an automatic-mayiletlt
attachment. The plate had not then been
developed. When 1t was developed II was
found somewhat imperfect for the reason
that the instrument had not been proper
ly focused.
The scheme OF using the electric camera
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25
n TRAMP SJETCh by A TRAIN
The Capture Of Moonshine Whisky-Tbe
Owners skinned

DANVILLE. VA, Jan. 2i-Special-
Charles Jones. a tramp. was struck bv
an outgoing train on the Virginia Midland
road at 2:i0 this afternoon and seriously
hurt in the back and side He was taken
to the Home for the Sick. He is in a
critical condition.
w. j. Coleman. the man who died from
injuries received at the North Danyille
trestle Sunday morning, was buried this
afternoon.
}. +. coley to-day entered suit against
the town OF North Danville for S5.OO0
for damages sustained by him by falling
on defective sidewalk.
Special Revenue Agent Thomas y. VIII
Hams has just returned from success
ful raid in North Carolina. He had sus-
pected there was moonshining In Caswell
county. This afternoon. near Pelham,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-25

ensuing term: President. y. ]. Patteson
Vice President. Walter S. Alley; Cashier
Robert Harrison.
FIavius Lnbley, the lad who was ar.
rested here some days ago as tram
and also on suspicion. and who Is still
being held by the police. has received a
letter from his mother. In which she tells
her wayward boy that IL he VIII promise
10 reform she Will send him money with
which 10 come home. Flavius. with iearg
streaming from his eyes. immediafai,.
wrote a reply TO his mothers letter in
which he promised to be better bow
and further. that he was tired OF tram.
ing through the country. The lad Is
sor OF +. T. Linbley. Of Logan, O., who
had refused to extend him any help.
The sales Of loose tobacco at the ar
ferent warehouses; to-day were very heavy.
The prices ranked from g to Sl2.5) per
hundred weight.
Jack Brown. a negro. was before The
Hastings Court to-day on a warrant
charging him with keeping a gambling
house This was an appeal case from lhe
decision Of the mayor. Inasmuch as the
warrant made no specific charge. the
Court allowed IL 10 be quashed' but a
new warrant was issued. and the case will
be heard on next Friday.
rhe board Of supervisors or Prince
George held a meeting on last Monday
at the county courthouse 70 consider the
question Of building fire-proof vault In
which to keep the records and papers of
the county. No final action was taken In
the matter on account o. bill no" pelng
before the Legislature TO give the county
authority to borrow money with winch
TO build the vault. The bill passeu the
Senate on last Tuesday.
The Relief Association wagon 70 correct
contributions OF cast-off clothing under
wear shoes. &c. for the very poor peopi .
Of the city. made its first round this morn
ing, and It's presence was made known by
the ringing Of a bell. The contributions
were so much larger than II was thought
they would be that the wagon VIII make
another round tomorrow.
Mr.. Joseph W. Hates. general superln-
tendent Of the Postal Telegraph Caoie
Company, was in the city this morning
on his way 10 New Orleans.
Mr.. W. r. Zollicoffer died here tonight
with pneumonia. He has brother az
Weldon and another residing a snort as
lance from Garysburg. He was hlshiy
connected i'm North Carolina.
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Fire in Hanover.

ELLERSON. VA. Jan. 2t-Special.-
An clubhouse used as servants quarters,
belonging TO Mrs. f. l.. Newman, was
consumed by fire on the 22d instant. The
fire was caused by the carelessness Of one
Of the hands. who left large fire burning
when he went out TO work. The buildings
near by were saved by having water
thrown on the roofs. Had the fire caught
I'm the other buildings the loss would have
been heavy, but. as it was. It will not
exceed $50. which is partly covered by
insurance.
Mr.. r. y. Boyd IS putting up
steam grst mill near Ashland, Va, for
Mr.. Lewis BlantOn.
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The New s.ryian Minister'S Hooted.

BELGRADE. Jan. 24.-The new minis
ters were received with many manifesto
tions of hostility i'm the Skuptschina
to-day. and eventually were driven from
the room by the taunts and jeers OF the
radical members. The President, amid
great confusion, read the royal message.
prorogulng the House. The radicals are
excited and ready 10 make trouble. In
all the larger towns OF the Kingdom they
are demonstrating their hostility 10 the
government. II is feared that riots are
at hand
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| Mr.. Bennett. one OF his ncghbors Mr..
Bennett stated that Jenkins left his house
| about o'clock that night In apparently
good health
No one heard Jenkins enter the house
at Mr. Sneads that night About $50
O'Clock toe next morning the deceased
was found in his room in n comatose con-
dtion. Within half an hour Afterwards
the man was dead
one OF the coroners OF the county
deeming an investigation unnecessary
made out death certificate. which ne
sent back 10 the house. The body was
then turned over TO Undertaken Billups,
and the remains were accompanied 10
EIIerson's station. on the Chesapeake ana
Ohio railway, by Messrs. w. II. and w. >.
Jenkins, brother and nephew respectively
Of the deceased. and were conveyed ten
miles across the country for burial. IN
quirfes on the part OF jenkins sons
caused them to suspect that their father
had been poisoned. The proper authorities
were notified on January 18th, and an
Investigation OF the case by Common
wealth's Attorney Sands. assisted by Mr..
Jewell. the agent OF the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association, of New York. in
which company policy had been taken by
the deceased was begun.
insurance fObry.
The insurance policy for 5000 was
payable 10 {. T.. Johnson. who was at
that time engaged In the saw-mill bust
ness. TO secure a debt due by jenkins
to Johnson. In the fall OF 1892 johnson
assigned to Mr.. r. a. Chalmers. trustee,
and among his assets was this policy.
These assets were sold at auction by
the trustee. and the policy was bought
In by Mr. Peter Paul, proprietor OF a
sales stable. corner Of Sixteenth and
Franklin streets. Since that time Mr..
Paul has been continuing the payments
on the policy.
Major Charles Howard. the agent for
the company in Richmond. when he re-
ceived the proofs of the mans death, i'm
mediately forwarded them TO the home
Office OF the company in New York. The
company then sent Mr. J. II. Jewell, one
of their special examiners, to Richmond
TO investigate the death. a suspicion OF
foul play having been communicated 10
them. presumably by the sons Of the de-
ceased.
A. the Grave,
On January 10Th Mr.. Jewell accompa-
MED by Mr.. W. S. Jenkins and a phys-
clan. went out 10 the grave where. by
appointment. they met the two sons of
the deceased.
The body was again exhumed last Tues
day and some of the organs taken i'm
charge by Or. Chalhley. the result Of
whose Investigations has been stated
above.
jenkins was i'm company with the
Walters woman on the evening before
his death from 3 TO Z o'clock. There Is
good reason TO suppose, and it is believed
the work of the dark-eyed one was exc
cuted at that time.
So ends tn first chapter.
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REDUCIIOU or SALARIES.
What the Officials of the n. e. w. Say Of
the Proposed Cut.

ROANOKE, VA. Jan. A.-The CORE
spondent Of the Times called on Vice
President Bullet, of the Norfolk and
Western railroad this morning with
a dispatch IL published from Philadel-
phia, TO the effect that the wages OF
employees would be reduced TO take effect
February LIST. Mr. Bullet has received
no Information TO this effect. but at the
request Of the correspondent wired Presi-
dent Kimball in Philadelphia, who re-
piled that the report was substantially
correct.
1t is understood that a 10 per cent.
reduction will be made on all salaries
over $50 per month. and that the order
embraces the employees Of the Roanoke
Machine Works. Quite a number OF the
employees of both corporations were seen
to-day and said they had been expecting
such an order for several months and
would acquiesce in It.