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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
Several Ortlng pnltles.

One Of the most enjoyable excursions
on July 4th was that OF a party OF gem
tlemen who spent the day at Glazebro0<
& Thomas mill. Most OF the party went
out on the night Of the 81 ard were
served with an elegant breakfast on the
banks Of the stream. which was enjoyed
only as such meals can be. Dinner was
served about ! o'clock lust back ~ the
mill. and the number OF dishes II Bru1s-
wick stew and fried FISH that were eaten
was surprising.
The Mayor. several members OF both
branches OF the City Council. City Hall
officials and private citizens made up
the party.
The Empire Social Club gave its first
annual outing at BOssieux's farm We'd
nesday. Two wagons full OF you laiies
and gentlemen started from Miss Hcck-i
mans. on Twenty-fifth street, about $ 30
o'clock. Arriving at the farm eanes
were INDUCED in, including a game or
baseball by a picked nine late In the
evening. when the merry party started
homeward. after a delightful day.
Messrs. Joseph A. Thacker, w. \. Ste
venson. Ed. Mallory. and Allie Hay, all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
1RE FElIALE INSrITUTE SOLD.
1t was bought for the New WomaH's Col
lege-To be Kemoh Oiled and InlaTged.

The Richmond Female Institute was
sold at auction a. 8 l.. NJ. yesterday by
Mcssrs Dcnoon. Upper q Co, for
Mcssrs Il. X. Pollard and William Ely
son, special commissioners, under de-
cree of court.
The only bid made was $4,000. and the
property was sold TO Rev. Dr. w. W.
Landrum. president Of the Board of
Trustees of The WOmau's college, who
offered that price.
The Woman's College is an organiZa-
ti0n which is backed by the strongest
members of the Baptist denomination in
the city. and their purpose IS 10 establish
q WOmans college here similar ID char
actcr TO the one established by the
MethOdists at Lynchburg, and the Board
OF Trustees declare their intention Of
Waking it equal 10 any Ike institution IN
this country.
The board have made arrangements
with Rev. Dr Nelson. president Of the
Female Institute, to continue with the
present corps Of professors for another
year.
The board propose to remodel and en-
large the buildings and Increase the edu-
cational scope OF the institution, both as
TO the number Of teachers and the grade
Of learning.
\ part of the proposed improvements
will be made during the present summer,
and the advanced organization OF the
school viii De commenced al once.
The Institute had 1872 girls last session.
and the WOman's College VIII prepare for
and expect quite an enlarged number.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
IHE Starr REGdTT1
How the Race was Lost by Richmond Col.
Grow

lere Grow.
James River had its usual appearance
last evening, and the only taing left tnat
reminded one OF the state regatta OF the
previous day was the red Nag nailed o. an
oar near lcttN no. /, DESIGNATING the start
ms point. ana The RCD flag from the lr-
ISM, which am cnterprlsng fisherman hal
trarsplantCd 20 his craft.
me college crew remained flVelAle.
wilde the Nirginias appeared as usual at
O'Clock on the river in their gig ana
TOOK a spln 10 the Chesapeake and OllJ
wharf and back.
The result of the state regatta was the
general topic of conversation all day,
ana tnc Virginia crew came in tor a
great deal OF praise. Frequently tie qu.s
ticn was asked how il happened That toe
colleglau5 We're beaten, ana the only SAT-
isfactory answer was that they were Ce-
feated by superior rOWins.
I'm former years the Elrginias rOWed
short and quick stroke OF from - L. 40
10 the minute. but this year they changed
their tactics and adopted a Ions. swmclus
stroke, for most Of the time not exceed
inl 5j per minute.
ID has been stated that the Nirginias
had the advantage over the college crew
at the start. Those who witnessed the
start. however, cannot heip from r!dl-
cuIiug such an assertion. There never
has been "a fairer start and neither boat
was IL foot off the line. IL $50 happened
that the Nir-inias were slightly ahead
when the alignment was taken, and when
they We're ordered back boy Referee RID
die they We're. of course slow IN ooeylns
the order. They fully recognized the IA u
that the college boat, which Was then 10
a. standstill, would have gained an adj
vantage over them at the start had they
been too quick in their "bachwater
movements The secret i'm the matter
was that at the command "G0' the \ir-
gnia boat at once headed for the Man
chester side 10 reach the point IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
soUIHEKA EAIhW4r coMrANr.
The Stockholders Meet in Eichmond-To
Fur.haso Other Roads.

a stockholders meeting Of the South
ern Railway Company was held az o
O'Clock last evening .n the offices OK the
company in The Times building, and the
acts " the board Of directors ON June
Oh 18TH W,re duly ratified.
Those present We're president Samuel
spencer. Alce-pr-s.dent Andrews. MT j..
- Stet-0n. a.. ii. COster and Secretary
". a. e.. LNen.
The party came from Washington last
evening on special train and lett az mid
night last uisnt for Knoxville. where the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor-
pia g0ad viii boz sold Saturday and
purchased by AIR. spencer for the new
company. From Knoxville they go %
Columbia. where, ON the l0th. the Char
lotta. columbia and Augusta and the
Columbia and Greeu.iiie railroads Will
Dee sold. They viii also become d part Of
the u.w company s. property.
Al of the party pre nt last evening
Will go South except Alr Even. the aifd-
bic and courteous secretary VI the messy
company. vino VIII return l. Washington
4ir. ". n. Baldwin. third vice-prcsident
Of The Southern Railway Company was
In the city yesterday and. iu company
with Captain IS. d.. Green. the general
manager inspected the Manchester shops
and the terminal facilities here.
They leave ibis morning for an inspec-
ton Of the Richmond and Danyle diyi-
sion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
CLERK MARTIN TALKS.
HE DESCRIBES now cor. PARSONS
WAS hILLED ny GOODMAN.
The Latter Called Deceased Out Of the Par
Tor on the Porcii-Fired Twice Before
Witness Could Get TO Him.

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. July 5.-Spe-
cial.-Clerk Martin. Of Gladys Inn. OF
this place. the scene OF the shooting
OF Colonel II. g. Parsons by Conductor
Goodman Friday last. tells all he knows
Of the shooting.
Martin says'he was in the parlor when
he heard Goodman say 10 Parsons that
Dee wanted 10 see him on the porch. and
in a fcw minutes he heard loud talking
and ran out on the porch 20 see what
was the trouble. When ne saw @ odman
reach Tor his pistol he ran and tried to
caicn his arm. but be fired taice before
ne could get to him The third shot MISS
81 Parsons and broke q window near
MARTIN. and Doe got out Of the way. After
PARSONS fell Goodman snapped his pistol
w" or tlfce times. &c see n there was
any more loads in 70.
Martin then walked up 20 him and
SAID. captain. J am very sorry that
this has happened" Goodman ala not
make any remark, bat empued the she d.
from MS pistol. and said he was going
down 70 town 20 give himself up. THIS
IS all that Martin knows os the case
us ''oodm.n Nisi,. H.r Hu.innd.
ALTON. VA, July 5.-The family OF
Conductor Goodman lcft Alton on the
. O'Clock train to-day for Covingfon.
After seeing captain Goodman they may
return here for the balance OF the sum
mer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
ON D0MINi0N PKHss cLUB.
They Hold Their Monthly Meeting in the
Chamber OF Commerce Buiidtng.

The monthly meeting OF the ola DO
mirion Press Club was held in the
chamber 81 Commerce building yester-
day. IL was LARGELY attended and much
i.llIcat was manifested a rcI ort from
Mr. West was read stating hat WINE
ali the receipts 0l tine eN.al. ION recently
given ou the p0cah0utI~ had not been
received, Yet 10 was certain that ABOUT
ST." had been cleared. THE committee on
ARRANGEMENTS We're thanked for the per
feet manner iT which they arranged AMI
successfully carried ont tne details OF the
excursion. Mr.. West offered "a resoiu-
ton thanking Captain j.. ". Cunning
ham. l.. II. cloves. H. II. Carbon. Mr.
Walker, Charles j. AlcHenry. Manly b..
Ramos, the Virginia NavlSau0n Com
Ianv. Mr.. Twins Weisiger and the
Board of Fire Commissioners and others
for their efforts and hb-rality. 90 which
was largely due the success ot the eN-
cursiQu. The club directed that aH bills
I. paid. and tnut tine remainder of the
money he paid over go the treasurer
MesSrs. Holderhy. Wo0diu. Crutchfell
and Quinn. al0n, with the president
We're appointed committee 10 furnish
The rooms. which have been secured by
the club 0n Tenth street. and To have
them ready for occupancy as soon as
possible.
Nr W. a. jenkins was elected record
iug secretary. vice b. r.. Golden. zee
signed. Messrs. r.. y. Baldwin and j..
H. Witty We're chosen active. and
Messrs Charming P'eas4uts. a. =. Mayo
and =. ". Archer associate members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

The following officers were Installed last
nisht in Aurora Lodge No. rs, l. O. g.
~ bv district Deputy Grand master $.
!" Cyowder. assisted by Past Grand W.
n Bailey and others
noble Grand. ". F; Richardson. Jr.i
vice Grand. II, l. Mitchell; Recording
secretary. " r. Greenir r e,snsd SEC SS
XVbite. Chaplain. ". G. West; Conductor,
- Cherry; Warden. r. c. Garner; O.
: O. A. ID. 'Thermond; ]. S. c.. l.. Pate
SON So Il. 5. y. e., y. \. stall; /, 5; \. C..
Il. /. RlanioR; x Ens :; scS hi man r s
Y e.. II. c. Qulsenberry; l.. :. V. c.,
c. r. Guy; Organist. J. A. Page
There viii be n public installation OF
the officers Of Unity Lodge. NJ s. l. O.
q = an Powelrs Hall tonight, after
,,,bich' rerreshnents Will be served 10
the members. their families and visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

An the accounts Of the late Bazaar Of
the First regiment have not yet been
settled. and a good many articles stiil
remain on hand. Ii is safe, however,
to say that after all the bills have been
paid the sum OF $1,000 VIII remain ia
the fund This amount VIII be increased
by indi~'dual contributions of nearly all
the members, who have agreed 10 give
five dollars apiece for that purpose.
1t viii cost fully $1,000 Go provide
the entire regiment with new gray uni
forms, and the question is al present
as TO the best manner In which 10 Sc
euro the needed balance. If the city
would agree to return 10 the regiment
the sum of 5000 which the latter invest
ed IN the armory at the time Of the cree
ton OF the building, there would be 40
diniculty Of making up the amount, but
at the present time the money needed
for such ii purpose cannot be SHARED
although the city authorities acknowledge
the justice OF the claim.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
IRON 1HE STATE HOUSE.
'ae Governor Refuses to Grant n Number
II Pardonr.

- PardoHr.
Governor O'Ferrall yesterday declined
pardon 10 Lew w. Turner
Ltrohhurg had been sent TO lail
...reee for HOUSEKEEPING. The
u.uGes his action Win the
staten cDC 1900.
breaking. and received mild SEN
.' three and six months I'D jan.
HIrted with some stomach uou-
fI. pardOn is asked FOR on inns
There les no allegation that
r.uGucment will probably result
lie should be treated IN JAN,
There are no proper ho5pital ar
...nts they should be provided.
a.E WE'D not be granted simply be-
prisoner has become SICK anu
nuCd confinement VIII propaply
'a recovery
o. DOW. who Is serving term
.-solucnt in the iail Of Roanoke.
Governor gives the following reason
course which he has taken:
.. 9ition Of this man is not snch
p. .ti Tor executive cicmency. fhe
showed "A much depraved nature
fy after hearing the evidence,
DIS punishment and there Is nothing
case that appeals properly Tor
pardon or commuiaiion.'
'iFc ciemency was further re-
in the following instances, where
.a had been asked for
'ohurn. who in 1889 was con
m " murder In the second degree IN
Jewell County Court, and sen; 10
Ienitcatiary for twelve years.
M imam Baker, who IA January last
County Court
Andrew Glover. OF Pittsyiyania county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
OFT for Cohb's Island.

The steamer Pocahontas will leave at
O'clock this morning for CObb's Island
with a goodly number Of excursionists for
that famous resort.
: u NJ and will remain there until sun
da,, r,orrints when she will return, reach
ing Richmond In time for supper.
She will stop at Norfolk both going ana
This is the .st direct tin from Rich
mond TO the ocean that neeh illau-
gurated, and it will doubtless be greatly
enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

the Young Mems christian Asseeietion
ana MT George !. Bcnson. Of the Four
q9rean-frice Company, viii leave this
alIelnoVn Tor Louisa, where they Will
former. '0"'e Vi '"e
MI. JACK {. Blake. the librarian Of the
association. viii 80 to his home m T.ynrh-
burg TINS afternoon, whore he Will snend
two weeks VIZ 'tr'''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
The Tres Dlspensnry Tin

quite large crowd went down the
river last night on the excursion under
the management OF the Free Dispensary.
and the evening was delightfully."- spent
by all who Joined the merry party. Re
freshments were served and music was
furnished by Messrs. Cloves. CUNNING
ham. and Polk Miller. and the FOLK NIL
Ter Combination. The list of chaperons
which has already been published in The
Times. embraced many ladies well known
In society and charitable work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
A SHOCK TO FESTIVITIES.
ACCIDENT UINTON, TWO KILLED
And fOURTEEY FOUNDED.
Balcony of tho Parker House Gives Way
with IA Large Crowd of Persons, Pre-
cipitating Them Thirty Feet.

HINTON. W VA, July Especial
One Of the most serious accidents in the
history OF Hinton occurred here yesterday
when the balcony Of the Parker opera
House fell. burying those beneath IL In
a mass Of broken timbers and shattered
p.anks. and precipitatns those above
into the street. thirty feet below. \ dance
was going on at the time Of the accident,
and the dancers mad crowded out upon
the balcony 10 witness the Fourth Of
July parade then passing by, when 10
the horror Of the bystanders, the whole
structure Of the balcony, without warning,
fell with a crash. carrying those upon IL
into the street below, masning and bruis-
Ing those upon the crowded sidewalk,
watching the procession, and SCATTERING
the heavy plate glass windows IN the
stores Underneath.
IL ls very fortunate that the number of
killed and wounded was not much larger,
crowded as was the balcony ana sidewalk
underneath.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

only - cents viii purchase splendid
binder for the Century War Book at Inc
Times office This binder is convenient as
we'll rs Ornamental Inc parts enclosed
can be easily slipped I'm ana out the
binder Will hod one part or the entire
twenty with equal case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

on the return trip OF Pickett Canp from,
boswell wednesday the refresbmnot ca'r
was transformed into dancing car. ano
merry party Kept time with slinne,o.,
feet 10 gay music. The Misses NuiI sa,,-
several duets By request OF number of
those present, and were heartily enc5rou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

who n serving n term OF four years in
the pcnitenuary for Felony.
James Sims. who IN November last was
sentenced In the Henrico County Court
for assault. to serve term of twelve
months IN the county jail.
N.'nn l. Simpson. who is serving a term
OF ter years I'm the pcnitenuary. whore be
had been sent 10y the Nansemond County
Court for felony.
THnrF PAEpoNs GRANTED.
Governor O'Fcrran granted the appl-
cation for pardon submitted BY James
Turner. who In March. l6SS. was sentenced
in the Roanoke County Court for house
breaking 10 six years imprisonment in
tho pcnitentiary. and had subsequently
received an additional sentence OF I'VE
years for second conviction. In grant
ing the pardon the Governor says: This
pardon is granted on the statement OF
the physician OF the pcnitentary that
the convict has heart trouble. and is in
me last STAGES Of consumption, and can
only live short time
The Governor also pardoned condition
ally Richard Gibson. who in April last
was in the HASTINGS Court OF Richmond
sent 10 Jail for six months for peut lar
ccnN. Gibson is suffering with a malig-
ha0f disease. and IS released IN order 20
undergo medical treatment. When cured
ne is expected 10 return 10 Jail 10 serve
ONT his sentence; should DE fan 10 90 so
Dee shall hc considered as fucttivc from
The Governor also pard0nci. under Ger
tain conditions, ". j. Shepherd. who in
November last was sentenced IN the
Hastings Count OF this city % ono years
imprisonment in the peniteat2ry Tor
grand larceny.
orHrE MATHIS or INTYRVsT.
The Board OF Building Commissioners
Cf the state Library held it's monthly
needing in the Executive Chamber yes
t.rlaN. and approved ;ho current bills,
which Were ordered 20 Doc paid.
The Board OF Public Works also met
and further discussed the question of
how % assess the property of the va
nous railroad companies and other COM
mon carriers I'm this State
Mr. John b. Evans member Of the
House OF delegates from Petersburg. has
sent tie Governor his restoration, which
mas been accepted.
sheriff Robert A. Edwards Of Islo Of
Wight county. called AT the office of
ln' Auditor of Public Accounts Vester-
Gay, after delivering at the pcnitentary
John scott, alias Jack Walker lcoloredl
VINO mad been sentenced TO ten wears
imprisonment for assault with intent to
Sheriff George =. Grizzard. Of Sussex
county. visited the Capitol yesterday az
yer delivering TO Major Lynn colored
convict 10y the name of Ernest Hines. who
,l"u peen sentenced 20 three years fer
housebreahng
Among the other visitors at the state
House were j. r. Jetcr. deputy treasurer
or Heniico county; g. *. Taylor. treas
urer or Amelia county: W. n. Braucr.
treasurer OF Henrico county. and l.. H.
Kemp. commissioner OF revenue OF Hem
rico county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

on ,hurch Hid. went 20 the Monumental
ny on the Fourth. They returned to
the city yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

Lewis Is being mentioned as "A candidate
for Congress, on the P0pulist OF Repub-
lican ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
VIC toodm,n Nl.Il. 10 mn.Innd.


LONDON, July Rev Mr. Fischer.
pastor OF the American Methodist r.pisc0.
bal church i'm Rome. has become Catholic.
and has been duly bapuzel IN that
fnffh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
the .crNE or MornNINa.

The scene was one never 70 be for
gotten by those VINO witnessed IT, The
smiles OK the gay crowd were turned TO
tears and the dancers ceased their tes-
uFiues - minister u the wants Of the
wounded and dying. Auuisterins hands
We're soon DOING all that could be- done
for the sufferers, and the entire medical
force IT tne city was called into action.
Many Of the injuries may prove more Sc
rlOus than now thought 10 be-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
TIE KILLID AND w0UNDED.

The dead are: Newton Mann, killed in
stantly, head crushed and neck broken.
Ossie McGee, aged thirteen years, back
broken. and lung punched by d broken
rib. died about ! Il. ~
Injured. Louise Fletcher leg broken;
George pitzer. head crushed, and face
and body terribly cut. not expected T.
live; Arthur hobbs. ankle sprained and
skull broken; d. H. bead. shoulder dis
located and rib broken, j. H. Lilly, Of
Dunns. internal injuries, Jennie Upton
face badly cut and ankle sDraned,
j.. O.. Welchaus. back broken and thigh
injured: G.. G. cook. back and spine in-
Iured. Bud Hughes. scalp aad face cut.
and arm broken. city S-rs can't Briers,
'hish crushed. William Deck. cut and
bruised about face ami body. r. w. Cal
lahan. cut and bruised 4b9ar head. q.
Ben Neely. chest and lun-s hurt. George
McNamee. head cut and skull broken.
Many others We're bruised and cut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

Mayor r. NJ Taylor received a. letter
Yesterday morning from T.. J.. Henson,
Justice of the peace of Buffalo. W. az
which stated thar a man by the name OF
lanes Quinn was killed al that place on
The s0th Of June The letter did not state
how Quinn met his death. hut oaid that
before he was killed Quinn stated he was
from Richmond. Va. and he claims 70
have three sons living in this city. lie
Was ffty-two years old. The body was
turncd over 10 AN undertaken for burial
The city directory does not show mat
lanes Quinn lives i'm this city, though
ybrrs is n lanes 4. Quinn that lives at
us north Second street, and who has not
left the city for wears.
The herald., 1894-01-05
BRISW ALTER
TRACT

IKAC i
A home for $500 on Electric
fcars.
Three hundred and sixty
ehomes at slaughter prices.
All will be sold in one day.
RFirst come, first served.
A chance of a lifetime. A
Nhome for 500. Two lots, or 80
bfeet front, for 5000 inside the
ncity, one block from electric car.
Somebody's loss; your gain.
rGRIDER & DOW must raise
$40, 900.
Fifty lots on Central avenue,
E4oxI5o to IS #. alley, on electric
kcars, at great sacrifice.
adams Street
Adams Street
Adams Street
Seventy homes on beautiful
Adams street, 4oxI65 #. to alley,
and only $3.50 to $3.50.
Adams street is 80 #. wide;
ETwenty-Eighth street is 100 #.
sswide. The pride of the Bris-
walter Tract; 70 homes on
Twenty-eighth. Seventy homes
and only $I75.
Stop paying rent Who will
pay rent when you can buy a
home for 500 inside the city on
helectric cars?
Homeseekers, buy these lots.
The agents buy them to resell
at 100 per cent advance. Invest
ors buy them. Everybody buys
them. In three days they will
all be gone at our slaughter.
Then you have to pay double
THE price.
Such a chance will never re-
cur.
One hundred per cent in a
week; $Ioo for a let; $500 for
a home, and only SIS down and
the balance in 60 days.
Make this your bank of saw
ings.
Wage earners, buy a home
for 500.
Mechanics, buy a home and
be independent.
Business men, here is your
chance; a chance of a life. Put
your profits in city lots, on cleo
trio cars, at 500 each.
A fair deal Prices marked
son each lot. Don't miss your
gchance.
Sixty lots at $500 each, SIS
down. Inside the city and only
zone block from electric cars.
Seventy lots on beautiful
Adams street, 4oxI65 to alley,
sand only $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Twenty-Eighth street, 100 #.
wide; 70 lots on Twenty-Eighth
street, 4oxI65 to alley, and only
$r25 and $I50 each.
Seventy lots on Twenty F fifth
street at 500.
One-half the price only O.
ranch property by the acre.
A home 4oxI65 for $125.
A home of two lots, 80 #. front,
$500, on electric cars.
And why such a sacrifice i?
The secret: Grider & Dow must
raise $4,000
Their loss is your gain. A
home for $IOo; home of five
lots, 200 #. front, for $500.
Such chances were never be-
fore offered.
Never! Never Never
Agents do not work for COM
missions when they can buy
lots inside the city, on electric
cars, for $Ioo, $25 down, and re-
sell in a week at 100 per cent
advance.
The agents will buy these
lots.
I Homeseekers buy them.
Tourists buy them.
The shrewd business men
buy them. =
Fathers buy them for their
children.
Investors buy them.
). The money from the savings