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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03

There was an unusually large meeting
Of the members OF Lee Camp last night,
Col. +. Leslie Spence presiding.
ID. II. Lee AiartZ, OF HarrisoIbug, Va,
and I. II. Powell. OF Morley. Mo. wrote
to the camp asking for constitution and
bylaws Of Lee Camp for the purpose Of
organizing camps of Confederate organlza-
lions In their respective places.
The following letter was received. with
the following paragraph from an Indiana
paper:
IF Lieutenant Helms. late OF the Nine
ty-third Virginia Confederate Volunteers.
Will address Capt. Jacob Power, of Irving
ton, Ind. ne will learn OF some informa-
ton touching buried treasures belonging
to himself or heirs"
II is believed by members OF the camp
that the number Of the regiment may pos
sibly be reversed and il may mean
Thirty-ninth Virginia Infantry. as there
was no Nnety-third Virginia Infantry
regiment in the Army Of Northern Vir-
GINA.
1t was resolved that hereafter there
would be war talks every Friday night
by some member of the camp, and the
following committee was appointed 20
arrange for the same. Lieut.-Col. John
NJ Warren, Col. Thomas L. Pollard, and
Capt. John +. Laughton. Jr.
Col. Mike Glennan, Of Norfolk, Va, was
present, and made a splendid address to
the camp, and Col Il. Leslie Spence re-
sponded in a very appropriate and happy
manner
After short talks by Colonel Pollard
Captain Laughton. and Captain Lipscomb
the camp broke ranks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
Some OF the Ra'lof-Boxes Not Hid.

Editor Times: In the report OF what
had to say before the Committee on Priyi-
leces and Elections on yesterday, con-
tanned in The Times OF to-day, there APP
pears this statement: "rhe speaker ex-
planned that in his county the ballots were
handed In at n window and then carried
by some one In the room TO the ballot
box which stood in remote corner. and
II was an easy matter for the carrier TO
exchange the ballot for another before
putting IL in the box" This Is not ex-
actly what | said. and may create the
impression that the prevailing custom in
my county is 10 place the iS,llot-bOXes out
OF view when the election is being con-
Quoted. This is not the case. At some OF
the voting places in my county the cleo
tons are as fairly and as honestly osn-
Quoted as anywhere In the State. The
judges are men Of irreproachable charac-
ter and Of the highest integrity In JUS
tice 10 them | feel called upoa TO repeat
what l did say. which was this THAT at
some of the voting places in my county.
and others adjoining it, the ballot boxes
while the vote was being poiled were
placed at remote part of the room, out
of view of the electors. who We're required
10 hand their ballots in through window.
and that some OF the judges at these yot-
ing places. after receiving the ballots and
before depositing them In the ballot-box.
performed some little fcats OF legerde-
main that would cause even Miss Fay
TO hide her diminished head" I write this
simply 10 correct anr erroneous impress
sion that may have been created by read
ing the report OF what ! said as published
this morning. / am. very respectfully
yours. L. T.. BUFORD.
Richmond. Va. Feb. 2. 1894
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
A VERDICT FOR AMPEY.
LIE IS AWARDED $500 DAMAGES
LGAINsI THE ". & W.
An Exciting Runaway Accident In Peters
burg-A. +. Hill Camp to Organize q
Sons of Veterans Branch.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. Especial
The argument in the case of Infant
Ampey vs.. the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company. was concluded tonight.
The jury gave a verdict for 1850
damages.
n motion to set aside the verdict was
made by the counsel for the defence,
which was overruled by the court. The
defence was given time 10 file a writ
OF error and prepare bill Of exceptions
Ampey IL colored man.
The argument was opened this morn
Ing by Mr.. G.. S. Wing. who, with MI
VIM. B. McIlwaine. represents the pam
tiff. Mr.. Wing was followed by MI
George s. Bernard and Judge W. H.
Mann, counsel for the defendant ran
road company. The closing speech was
made by Mr.. McIlwaine. This SUIT 40
before stated in this correspondence IS
for $500 damages The plaintin lost ms
hand while coupling cars and therefore
the suit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
Blue Grass n Richmond.

blue Grass a sensational romance Of
life in Kentucky drew a small audience
to the Academy Of Music last evening.
Like all plays Of n similar character, it
is full Of aggressive dialogue and thrill
ing climaxes. both of which are calcu-
lated to bring forth applause from the
gallery gods The opportunities were
not lost by those individuals last evening
The plot is not a strong one, and TO
overshadow this there is a faint stream
Of mirth introduced 10 keep the audience
from losing interest i'm the play.
Both Mrs. Cregil Norman, as MARY
Brand" the faithful wife. and Mr.. Lauren
Rees. as "John Brand" her husband, are
excellent, and Mr.. Albert Robert as the
Englishman, is amusing at times. The
rest Of the east are. with several cxcep-
lions. wei fitted for their roles.
The romance will be seen again at the
matinee this afternoon and The perform
ance this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03

Interesting Fact. About Richmonds CitI-
zen- and other Matters.

Mr.. l.. W. Sanders, Of Charlotte, ".
c.. is in the city
Colonel w. T. Atkins, Of Boydton, is
registered at the Davis House
To-day is St Blase's-Day ana viii be
fittingly observed by all the Catholic
churches Of the city.
The Henrico Court was engaged yes
terday in the consideration OF clvl mat
tiers. The jury will meet again to-day.
Sergeant W. l.. Thomas has lost his
badge. 1t was lost on the street and
the finder will oblige the Sergeant by
leaving it at the laird station
The meeting Of the Lady Board Of
Managers Of the Virginia hospl1ai viii
be held at Il o'clock to-day instead OF
o'clock. as heretofore announced
In the Chancery Court yesterday X. A.
Carkie qualified as executor Oh lena Il.
Johnson and ". Y hordecai guallned
as administrator Of George W. Niorueeal
The alarm OF fire turned in at '9:G
o'clock last night from station 10. Il
was occasiOned by a blaze in the chimney
Of No. zoo east Leigh street. Damage
trifing.
The funeral Of Mrs Margaret Cole
man, wife of Mr.. Daniel Coleman, who
died at the residence OF her son Wednes-
day will take place from 81 refer
Cathedral at $3.50 o'clock this morning
The January number Of the Rich
mond Mercantile and Manufacturing
Journal commences the thirteenth vol
ume Of that paper. II Is I'm a prosperous
condition and growing in pubic FAVOR
Mr.. Davenport closes his lectures Sun
Iuf
Hill. He will form a class for enquiry
and instruction in regard to the sub
ject Of our Lords Coming. ADMISSION
free.
1t IS very probable that there viii be
no preliminary examination in the case
Of Lizzie Walters and the Walton man.
but that they will be indicted by the
Commonwealth and sent directly to the
grand jury.
The Albemarle Club has removed its
quarters from lOi east Main street TO the
three-story building at the northwest
corner of First and Main. number of
Improvements will be- made in the new
club house.
The committee recently appointed 10
solicit subscriptions 10 q guarantee fund
for an exposition next fall have not be-
Gun actively WOfklI- - 9'Ns '"s H. 10
there will be no doubt or
getting the necessary guarantee.
a thief entered the private car Of
General Manager Hendey, Of the At
lantic Coast Line. while the car was
standing on a side track near the Union
Depot last Thursday night and stole an
overcoat valued at So. the property of
Mr.. Hendley.
Rev. r.. T. Williams, assistant rector
o. St Paul's church. Will leave for his
news parish I'm Montgomery Ala, about
the Sth Of the month. He will occupy
the pulpit of st. paul's both at morning
and night services on Sunday next
The tea" to be given this evening by
he Old Dominion Chapter OF the Daugh-
ers Of the Revolution will, in evey way
,e a most delightful affair. 1t takes place
n the rooms OF the Virginia Historical
society and the hours are from to s.
A progressive euchre party was given
asst night by Miss Lila Hungerford. on
lorth Ninth street About a dozen cou-
lies were present and spent a very pleas
ant evening. Miss Mamie Hungerford
Won the first prize for the ladies. and
,ir. Norman Dart the first gentlemens
,rize.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
TINE BJIL AGAfN EEPORTED.
Another Lively Discussion on Mr.. koiner's
Fertilizer Bill.

The Committee on Agriculture and Min
inc met yesterday afternoon in the rooms
Of the Southern Historical Society, with
Mr. Withrow. Of Bath. in the chair.
THE only measure under consideration
ras the bill originally introduced Icy MIR.
Koiner. which is known as the fertilizer
bin. The bill had been discussed in the
House. was loaded down with amend
ments. and finally referred back to the
committee.
The discussion was lengthy one. ana
AIessrs. Allison, Crenshaw, Morgan, Tins
lev Travers. and others spoke in detail
against the provisions OF the bill. The
measure was supported by Mr.. Koiner
the patron, and Delegate Harris, of Abe
marie. and Mr. 4. 5. Lee, of Richmond
Mr.. Allison. i'm opposing the bill. offered
some important amendments as 10 the
drawing Of samples and the fixing of a
penalty TO which manufacturers should
be subjected.
The amendments were finally accepted
by Mr.. Koner and the committee deter
mined TO report the bill, with the addi-
tlonal amendment that the receipts from
the tag tax shall 80 in the general fund
of the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
Pitt WITH ROW.
Pretty Wedding Mt Millboro-Richmcnd
Attendants

MILLBORO, VA, Feb. 2.-Special.-Air.
George II. Pitt, Of Washington. u. G.,
and Miss Mabel Wthrow, of this place.
were married last night at o'clock at
the residence of the brides parents, Rev.
w. II. Grove officiating Miss FlOssie
Crawford acted as bridesmaid and Mr..
c. G. Goodloe as best man. a mott Gle
CANT supper was prepared. which was en-
joyed very much by all present.
Among the brides friends were Miss
Waldrop, OF Louisa Va: Miss Crofford.
Mr.. J. l.. Barksdale. r.. VI. Cauthorn. III.
:. Rucker, Charles Bratton. Or. Nickel.
and V. y. Wood Of this place, and J. II.
Holland, Of Richmond. Among the bride
groom's friends were Mr.. G.. G. Goodloe,
of Alton; l.. NJ. Bryan. Of Staunton; Prof.
Fred. Pitt, and Miss Hopenstein. niece
of the bridegroom. Of alexandria. Va.
The happy couple left on the II o'clock
train last night for their future home,
Washington, d. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
AN EARLY IMPROVEMENT
FEELING THAT THE COaMERciAL
DEPRESSION rs OvEE.
The Numbers Of Industrial Estabiishmeh's
Eeopening IL Moro Than Ten TO one OIL
the Number Reported shutting Down.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Bradstreets TO-
morrow will say:
The success OF the Government bond is
sue is regarded with qualified satisfaction.
but the effect on either speculation or in
vestmcnt Is merely sentimental. The
market Is still waiting for ar end OF the
uncertainty. owing to the financial and
tarir legislation. though values are appa-
rently sustained by feeling that depres-
sion has run It's course. and that improve
mesit In business and railroad affairs Will
soon develop The absence OF serious
m.nlpulatiye bear attacks Oh prices Is
no less marked than the suspension OF
public or European purchases Of secu1-
ties.
lshments reopening Is more than ten TO
one OF the number reported shutting
down. In fact there Is reason 10 believe
that hundreds Of Industrial Establishments
have begun work within week or TWO,
although not on fun time in all cases OF
which no specific mention has been iaue
IN print ,
Last weeks Improvement in iron ana
steel Is continued, stocks OF IA" ana
being estimated 100000 tons smaller than
a year ago. The cut in prices Of pis-iron
at Pittsburg has resulted in orders Tor
future delivery, and even at Philadelphia
improving demand is regarded as cNl-
dencc of permanent gain. Shipments OF
shoes from New England have increased
or per cent. within the week, ana
the extension OF time for the tarin TO
take effect on wool and wOolens has re-
suited in Boston's sales jumping from
100000 pounds last week 10 100000
pounds this week. while at Philadelphia
the trade has been stimulated. orders for
brown cotton are more active. and some
mills making export cottons are sold
ahead. Prints gnghams, and other wash
fabrics are jobbng well. but wooden goods
mills report orders unsatisfactory and
there is a tendency TO curtai the output
OF fine cottOns.
Baltimore reports favorable prospects
for dry goods, but Onc-third smaller
volume OF clothing sale IN January, or
ders received being mostly from the
South. the West being FAR behind Jan
uary Of last year
Business is quiet at Charleston. OK
cept that shipments Of fertilizers are
heavy Country merchants are buying
conservativeiy Of Nashville jobbers, who
are not trying TO push sales, ana
similar report is received from Memphis.
Atlanta joLoers are shipping with some
freedom. and Industrial establishments
there are more active Cotton factories
nj Savannah are holding for higher
prices. and quotations for turpontine
are advancing. collections are better at
Mobile. but at Birmingham the trade is
without feature The approach of the |
annual festival at New Orleans has |
stimulated business, and exports of bulk |
corn are large. At Galveston the whole |
sale movement Of dry goods and shoes
is conspicuous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
An ESTATE FSCHEATED.
a suicIde's Money to 60 e University.
IT,. V nierbil- Party.


ASHEVILLE. n. c.. Feb. Especial
The first case of escheat that probably
ever occurred in Buncombe county is that
Of the late Ezekiel Flowers. who committed
suicide nearly a year ago at his home
near Ashevile. His estate Is valued at
about 81, 800, and, though the administrators,
n 4. Penland has diligently sought them
through advertisement and otherwise, no
heirs or distributes have as yet appeared
who are entitled to the property. If none
appear, under our laws, the entire proper
ty escheats TO the University The adj
ministrator. however. is not sparng any
effort TO discover the person or persons
properly entitled and his diligence In this
regard may be finally rewarded with sue
cess. though ii now looks as If the state
University stands the best chance of Sc
curing the prize. This is novel case in
this day and generation. and II the fund
goes to the University it will constitute
the first OF the kind that institution has
received in many years.
Richmond j. Hobson. Of the United
States navy. has been in the city for
few days past on a visit 10 his knsman.
Hon. Richmond Pearson. He left yester-
day to visit his grandmother. who lives
In Davie county. II will be remembered
that Lieutenant HobsOn graduated third
In large class at the School Of Naval
Construction in Paris recently.
Dr. Wylie Preston Jones. OF Marion. and
Miss Gertrude Carter Of this place
daughter of Mrs. Thomas ID. Carter, and
sister of Solicitor Eug. ID. Carter. were
married AT the residence Of the brides
mother. near this city. yesterday.
George w. Vanderbilt and large party
OF friends from New York will come to
Asheville for a long stay next week
There are "A larger number OF workmen
engaged upon Mr.. Vanderbilts mansion
now than usual. and its progress skyward
is consequently yery rapid just at this
juncture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
WRIGHT 10 RE SENT FOP.
History o. the Crime With which II Is
TNOught He VS. Tnnncctod

WINSTON. n. C.. Feb. 2.-Special.-A
telegram from Roanoke says that a white
man named Nick Wright is in jail there
awaiting orders from the authorities here
wright Is thought to be implicated I'm a
douoie murder IN winston In June, 1881.
The parties killed were a white man
named Smith and Mary Coins (colored).
The killing took place In the latter's
house Wright skipped from here at once
and has not been heard from until now.
lie Is native Of Virginia. and is said TO
be wanted In West Virginia for shooting
man. An officer will be sent after him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
E. J. FULLER CONVICTED
me END or AN EXCITING MURDEE
Trial Ar FAYETrEVILLE.
Young Paikcr's Slayer IL Found Gully.
The Case Attracts Great Attention
Assignment at srnithheld.

RALEIGH. ". c., Feb. Especial
Perhaps the most exciting trial that has
been In this State for several years was
that of Edward J. Fuller. for killing
Ben. c. Parker. at Fayetteville, last
August. The trial began on January
9th. and ended to-day by verdict Of
murder in the first degree. Two days
were consumed in taking evidence. On
the 18th argument began. Both sides
were represented by the ablest leg =
talent I'm the state The interest In the
case was intense. and large crowds OF
people, many OF them ladies'. thronged
the court house to hear the evidence
and argument.
What Was Proved.
The State proved the killing. threats
by Fuller to Kill Parker. and showed
that Fuller used knucks before the shoot
ing. The jury was out about three
hours. It is likely that an appeal VIII
be taken.
8. II. Lane the new collector or Gus
toms at New Berne. has taken charge
Of that office.
D. II. Hood. large merchant at Smith
field. Johnston county, has assigned.
j. II. Pom is the trustee.
Nine cOnNictS fSCdDtu lTDill Aht tdit-
donia farms a few days ago. They have
not been recaptured.
The examination before the Supreme
Court Of applicants for license TO prac-
tice law will be in progress to-day and
tomorrow. Some twenty-three young
men will be examined: sixteen came in
last night from the University.
Colonel Julian s. Carr decided yester-
day TO have a Veteran's-Day al the next
State Fair, for the purpose of a big
reunion Of all the soldiers and veterans,
Confederate and Federal, in the state.
Colonel Carr is now in correspondence
with General Gordon, and hopes 20 have
him present on that day 10 deliver his
famous lecture on "The Last Days Of the
CoEfederacy."
Colonel Benehan Cameron. who has
been i'll here for several weeks with a
complication of diseases, has gone to
Baltimore for medical treatment
Mr.. II. c. Mills, Of Norwood, Stanly
county. has in his possession a silver
dollar which was presented to him bv
President jefferson Davis, while fleeing
from some Union troops during the war.
Mr.. Mills has been offered 500 for the
coin.
1t is said that a movement is on foot
at Charlotte to have a merchants car
pival for the benefit of the Soldiers
Home IN TINS cry.
I'll New York Visifo's.
The Burgesses Corps will be met at
tomorrow morning By the re-
ception committee, and escorted TO |
Raleigh Quite a number OF people viii |
accompany them from this city to South |
ern Pines and take part in the hunt |
10 be given there.
A son of Rev. DR.. W. f. Abernefhv. |
president Of Rutherford College. has I'm |
press a twenty-five cent novel bearing |
the very sensational title, THE Hell
You Say,"
The body Of Jack Paris, tie man who
disappeared a few days
ago. has been found in the woods near
Bushnell. Swain county. There were
marks OF violence on the body, and 1t
: thought he was murdered for his
money. Paris was nfty-ive years old
and lived with his children. There is no
.lue to the murderer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
Not Yet Taken AWAY.

II looks very much at present as II
Evans. the man whom Detective Adams
has been endeavoring TO take back 10
Pittsburg. where he is TO be tried for
the alleged betrayal OF Miss Crith. will
escape the clutches of the Pennsylvania
representative OF peace and order.
Governor O'Ferral yesterday refused
TO grant a requisition. The Governors
refusal TO honor the papers Of Detective
Adams Is based upon sundrv technical
defects IN the filling out Of the appiica-
ilon documents. His Excellency how
ever, promised 10 hold Evans until next
Wednesday that the detective NAV have
ample time to secure the proper papers.
IL these are not secured by the Penn
sylvania officer before that day the pri-
soner Will be released from jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
MUSICAL am DRAMATTC.
The Entertainment AT BeivIdere Hall Last
Night.

Belvidere Hall was packed. and to Its
utmost capacity. last night with a culti-
waited and appreciative audience. the
occasion was the musicale given for the
benefit OF the poor OF the Sacred Heart
parish. The evenings programme was
divided into two parts, the first being Il
concert score. which was followed by
Planche's delightful little play, "rhe Loan
OF a Lover The concert was treat
to those among the audience who were
lovers OF good music. II was well rend-
cred throughout. but special commenda-
ton Is due Miss Rich. who in the fourth
selection was compelled 10 respond 10
four cncores. The following was the
programme:
Part Vocal duet, Flow Gently par
ry). Messrs. Tribbett and Lohman.
soprano SOLO Mia Piccirela. from Sal
vator Rosa Comes. Mrs. Cowardin.
Basso solo, out on the Deep Qohr). M.
Lehman.
Soprano solo, Canzonetta, from Mar
ghritta Myer Helmund). Miss Rich.
Violin solo. air and variations, Old
Folks nj Home Hoster). Mr.. Laube.
Reading. Toms Little Star CWhitcomb).
Mrs. Logan.
Tenor solo. Am Waiting Dirch). Mr..
Willie Tribbett.
"The Loan OF Lover" while pre-
scented under many difficulties, reflects
great credit upon those who labored 30
theoretically TO make It what 1t was.
The cast was well sustained MIR. j.
I,ouis Sullivan. as Capt. Amersford, l.
$. A., adapted himself gracefully TO the
tenor Of his lines. Peter Spyk, as por-
traved by Mr.. NJ. W. Norvell, forbodes
great prosperity for that gentleman
should he ever actually assume the role
Of q farmer and get married.
The characters Of Swyzell and Delye
were well interpreted by Messrs. j. W.
Tyson and Douglas Armstrong. MISS
Mayme Leahy as Gertrude,and Miss Bessie
Pattee, as Ernestine, were unique IN theh
respective roles They played ther par's
u.i,b mat decided finish which is so rarely
characteristic Of amateurs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03
A Runaway.

There was a very exciting runaway on
Sycamore street this morning. when a
team hitched to a country wagon TOOK
fright and ran off at a most rapid gait.
The driver. who held tenaciously 10 the
reins. made several narrow escapes from
being thrown out before he succeeded in
checking the team.
The union meetings under the auspices
of the Minister'S Association, which have
been held for the past four weeks, VIII
be continued next week. These services,
which are now held at Tabb-Street Pres
byterian church. have resulted in the con-
version of nearly two hundred persons.
TIL A. \. HiiI Camp.
a. T. Hin Camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams was addressed last night by Com
rade b. b. Vaughan on the battles OF
Spotsylvania, Wilderness, and Yellow Tav-
ern The address was a most interesting
one. The camp took steps looking to the
organization Of camp OF sons of vet
Grams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-03

In the City Circuit Court Yesterday
Judge Wexford granted a charter OF
incorporation to the Atlantic Fire In
surance company. The corporators are
Harry Huber W. v Glazebrook. Jr..
mares n. Chick, +. L. Leinweber, and
O. Il. Glazebrook. The capital stocl. is
TO be not less than s50.cJ nor more thou
$4,000, divided into shares OF s. each.
Real estate 10 the amount OF 1900 acres
can be held by the company.
The principal office is TO be In Rich
mond. The officers for the first wear
are: Harry Huber. president; w. n.
Glazebrook. Jr., vice-president: Charles
Chick. secretary. The directors are the
lncorporators. They will do 4 general
fire Insurance business.