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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-27
soon prove our superiority to China ut

| soon prove our superiority to China ut
sea. as well as on the land
| The Daily Telegraph says II IL author
| ized TO deny that the japanese Govern
! ment has concluded an alliance with Rus
STA ana France.
| Captain Duboulay. It British attache Of
! the Japanese army, and Captain Caven-
| dish an attache Of the Chinese army m
| COrea with a number Of surgeons. are
about 10 leave for the seat Of war. They
Will sail on the steamer Monaghan from
Liverpool on Thursday for Canada. and
Will travel over the Canadian PdcluC rail-
way to Vancouver, whore they W.! en-
bark on the steamer Impress of INDIA
for Asia.
M.hIsTya CF WAR 10 HEAD Az Amy
LONDON, Sept. 2G.-A Central News
dispatch from Toxic says the report re-
Gently put I'm circulation, that dn arniS-
tice mad been proposed by England ard
Russia ls absolutely untrue.
Marshal Count Cyan. the japanese Min
ister Of War, VIII take personal command
barHlnc AZ HierSCiMa. The destination az
this army. which numbers about 5000
men. Is not known. Count SerGOH the
Minister Of Marine viii assume. ia ad-
dtion 10 his own duties. those OF count
Cyan, during The iatter's absence
LONDON. Seut. 2j.-Tha ST James Ca
Zette says q dispatch WIS received by q
news agency OF this city. stating that a
thINeSc WaiShip FelEDG the British steam
or Pathan. from New York I'm the FOrmO-
sa Channel. September YSt. The seizure
was made i'm consequence Of the rec aipt
by the authorities Of a telegram from
the Chinese coDsul az singapore. The
taken 70 kee sung whore she viii D. |
OVorhaHlpd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-27
KNOCKED OUT IN Two ROUNDS
Daniel Cr.sdon Proves No Match What
ever for F!tzSimmOnS.
THE AUSTRALIANS SPLENDID WORK.
Immediately Anerthe Fight lie Challenges
Iorbeti--Fivo Thousand Persons
saw the Fight
New Orleans, Sept. &c, 1894.

- HE glove con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
R0YD Md fIr or sULKS.
He Didn't Try to Pitch and Lynchburg
Won-To Join the Senators.

ROANOKE, VA, Sept. H-special.-
Having won en4ush games mes 10 assure sur
NE I' Roanoke baseball aggregation acted
today as though they did not care
t~bef6er they secured another victory or
WI The men played with a lstlessness
nat soon Disguised the spectators. and
rnanv rufavorable remarks about the
home team were made. Boyd led all
others in this respect. For the first three
innines he pitched winning ball but
after that got a tit Of sulks, and merely
tossed the sphere across the plate, al
ioving the opposing batters to hit II at
LII If Boyd has any hopes Of making a
success in the National League he VIII
bave 10 learn 10 curb his temper. Such
octi0ns as ne was guilty Of to-day Will
not be tolerated there. Boyd leaves to-
night TO join the Washington National
LEAGUE team at Louisville There is little
mat can be said about the game. Lynch
burg batted the ball hard and often,
while McKenna kept Roanoke's hits well
scattered. Mccoy and Elsey covered sec
ond base In excellent style, and McHo-
verter again did some good stick work.
4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
BOI'> DI>ITON FSTY.
He Is In jail for Trying tn Ftaudulenily
Cnnh a Money Order.

Thomas Elmore Bosher Is in the city
iail on a warrant sworn out by United
States Marshal Duesberry. charging him
with an attempt to fraudulently collect a
money order. The money order depart
ment ut the Richmond post-oi'ce ye'ter-
day received notice 10 stop the payment
OF a money order for SO issued TO MISS
Sallie PartingtOn
In little while after the notice was
received the order I'm question was pre-
scented for payment by "a small boy, VINO
gave his name as Frank Kent. lie saId
the order had been given MIN by large
boy and at his request Frank had signed
his name on the order. He was 10 get a
quarter for collecting IL.
Mr. j. q. Fitzgerald and the boy went
10 the First station, and upon descrip-
ton of the larger boy being gwen Oillcer
Crane started out 10 look for him.
In a short time he returned with the
accused. who is a Sllghty-bulil, under
sized lad. and looks older than the age ne
giVes-hfteen years.
ton. but later on gave II as Thomas FL
more Bosher saying that Darlington was
the name OF his stepfather.
His people live near Pole Green, about
six miles from Richmond. The statement
he made TO the officer was that he went
TO Pole Green for the mail and Mr.. Shell
ton, the postmaster. gave him the letter
He claims that the letter was open ana he
took the order out. He came TO Rich
mond this morning TO get it cashe1, with
the result as detailed above.
The boy says that the lady TO whom
the money order IS made payable Is his
stepfather's sister and the well-known
actress.
He was locked up on the charge OF
being "A suspicious character until turned
over 10 the United States authorities.
After "A preliminary examination by Com
missioner flegenhelmer he was commit
ted In iail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
DIsTREsyING EDY.
A Case In which ~ Moment OF Inactivity
Cost n Joyous Life.

a dozen tender-hearted citizens were
wrought up to a high state OF indlgna-
ton and sympathetic frenzy yesterday
by a cruel tragedy which caused the
death OF one OF the pet squirrels In the
Capitol Square.
The little bunny was frisking about
the grass on the knoll nearly opposite
the Custom House. Just before ; o'clock
in the afternoon. an hour when the little
animals seem to be peculiarly chirpy and
enjoy life more than at any other time
Of the day.
The unfortunate squirrel. after a race
around and around n big tree after a
feet-fOoted neighbor. had sprung into the
grass. and with long leaps. that sent
his spreading tail floating up and down
I'm the air like a waving plume, he SEEM
ed TO revel In the soft green sward.
his tail describing double lines Of curves
and his fOrepaws crossed as If in pray
err he seemed TO be In a meditative mood,
and dreaming Of far off things.
This moment Of inactivity cost him
his frolicsOme life. Several persons who
were watching his cute and pretty an
tics saw n sudden rush and a dash Of a
big. gaunt pointer dog, violent grasp.
a terrible shake. and the squirrel, mangled
and dead, lay upon the ground.
The dogs unknown master. on pass
ing electric car. whistled 10 the animal
and the big brute trotted away proud
of his cruel work
4 number Of persons near ran TO the
little squirrel and bemoaned his fate In
evrnDathetic terms. while violently abuS-
ing the murderous dog.
< Capitol policeman was notified. and
tenderly carried of the mangled remains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

There was but little attraction in the
Police Court yesterday for the docket
was small and the cases uninteresting.
me only important feature was the pres
ence of Sergeant Thomas, the watchdog
Of the treasury. who bobbed up serenely
after a pleasant stay with relations In
Louisa county.
some twenty or twenty-five persons,
living in the neighborhOod Of Sweeney $
stables. complained Of a nuisance caused
bv the accumulation OF refuse in the rear
Of the stables. and Justice John ordered
the same 10 be abated.
Letitia Taylor colored, was found
guilty OF assaulting and beating Rachael
Taliaferro. She was fined $50 and costs
Rachael in turn was. under the name OI
Rachael Conway. charged with steaiiIg
some wearing apparel from Abram NIL
Ter. Her case was continued until today
so az 10 enable the officers 70 gather some
additional evidence against her.
Charles Miller and Mamie Crump, ue
latter colored were each fined 81 and
costs for a little spree in which they
had INDUCED ,n,..
The two new moroccO-b bound Bibles
donated by Commonwealth Attorney
Harry VI. Smith, were set in operation
for the first time yesterday, ana were
freely used by those in attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

In The days II the Empire in France
II was the proud boast OF the nation that
Il mdrshals baton was IN the knapsach
OF every soldier. In this country and IN
these days we have grander ami a
prOuder boast
I'm our higher civilization ami more per
feet government We are ne creators Of
our positions. No accidental cicum-
stances OF birth or condition bar our am
billions. We are equal in citizenship ana
in the realization Of lies rewards. one
man IS successful more than another
only i'm 50 much as he makes himself so.
Ours is the heritage OF glorious past
and "A present that IS ever up ana ready
for the future. We are something more
than mere workers. There IS an individual
ambition In US that makes us the peer
Of any people on the globe We are not
content to sit our lives out workins al
the fOOtstOOlS OF others. Inc mechanic
aims TO be a master. the painter an artist
the clerk 4 merchant the laDorer that
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In the high positions OF honor and trust
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lives in the Well-illled classes in Wnlcn
young men and young women spend me
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that are patronIZed 10 their full capacity,
az. and in the little library, too which IS
the pride of even the humDleSt American
home. there is evidence that the parents
and their sons and daughters realize that
mind IS the ruling power In TINS newer
We nave passed the ruder stages Of our
civilization and what best hts a man
TO crapple with living issues, what best
enables him 10 discern improvements TO
suggest inventions, 10 cope with others
whose brains are their capital-that Is
what tells In life. and the more varied
the accomplishments the greater the pos
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IL is the result Of the critical labor or
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
To Open Boys Department.

The board Of directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association are adding
another department 10 the institution,
which will be greatly appreciated by the
boys Of this city.
Two rooms are being opened on the
third floor for the exclusive use Of the
bows between the ages OF twelve and six
teen. Those that desire 10 enter the
BOYS educational department will be in
structod in geographical and historical
reading spelling. arithmetic. grammar.
and writing. Games. boys periodicals. en-
tertainments, practical talks. socian'es.
and literary society will be only a part
Of the many things done TO elevate;
instruct. and lead boys TO higher and
more useful lives. This branch OF work
will be n young association in Itself with
the guidance of the general secretary
and assistants. ,,
forward 10 the opening Of this new de-
partment with a great deal OF expec-
fancy, especially those who are etnpIoy
ed during the dav. and therefore unable
TO complete their education.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
10 PlnY tor the Orphan Bows.

The Richmond and Petersburg ball
teams have very kindly agreed TO play
a game Of hall at West-End Park a
week from to-day for the benefit OF the
Male Orphan Asylum. The institution. Is
very much in need Of funds for. AZ Mrs;
Gil says, a new fence Is needed around
the property. some repairs TO the printing
press are required and the greenhouse
also needs the expenditure Of some
money The treasury Of the institution
is at low ebb. and for all these reasons,
II is to be hoped that the public will
respond literally and patronize the
coming event In large numbers.
Several weeks ago Mrs. GU arranged
an excursion on board Of the steamer
Ariel down the river To jamestown. hoping
10 make some money I'm that way. but
the trip was not financial success, and
the proceeds from the sale Of the tick
cts were not sufficient TO cover the ac-
tual expenses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
10 ABOLISH cor Gas.
rho Superiority Of Water Gas Admitted by
AL Who are IsipGi ~.

The city authorities have become con-
WINGED during he past twelve months
that water gas can be made much cheap
or than coal gas. and that the former Is
also much better in quality. About nine
" per cent. Of all the gas made in inc
United States is water gas ana Sas
companies are rapidly changing their
works from coal TO water gas. IN order
TO supply the whole city with water SaS,
Mr. l.. u. Starke introduced az the Iast
meeting Of the Board of Aldermen
resolution approprating $4,000 for maKlng
the necessary extension TO the water gas
plant. .,... -,
The ne7s purifiers for the gas works be
ing bull, 10y Messrs Talbot SoiS;
of this city. are nearly completed, ana
when finished Will be the finest and most
complete set in this country. Inc boxes
are 32x24x49 deep. with twenty Connec-
tions with an improved centre-seai oprl
ator. with valves whereby one or lolr
puriiers can be worked at time. rms
work will reflect credit on the nrm Oh
Talbot ~ Sons. and Will stand as a mon
uneut to the skill and ingenuity ot thc
mechanics Of Richmond. The Superihtehl-
ent has now under consideration Il pan
10 reyivify the purifying. material VIII
out removing il from the boxes. me
machinery will also be put in by IalDoil
q Sons. and will be very great saw
TO the city. All Of this work VIII De COM
plcted by the 18th Of october.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
Three Officers for Two Convicts.

Sheriff J. II. Meade. of Russell county
called at the Capitol yesterday TO re
ceiVa his fees from the Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts for delivering two convicts
John Stillwell and Robert Wells, at the
penitcntiary. who had been sentenced TO
two years Imprisonment each for house
breaking.
The sheriff must have been an extreme
~ timid man, or he considered the two
convicts as extraordinarily dangerous
for he applied to the county judge for
the appointment of two additional guards
in order that he might deliver the two
convicts safely at Major Lynn's institu-
tion. The request was granted by the
judge, and as Il result Deputy Sheriff
A. j.. Shoemaker and K. c. Crabtree
accompanied Sheriff Meade TO Richmond.
a distance OF go miles each way, at the
expense Of the State
Inasmuch as the Judge had allowed the
two guards. the Auditor of Public ac-
counts could do nothing else but pay
their expenses out Of the State Treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

The Henrico County Court was not In
session yesterday, having adjourned over
until to-day.
Messrs Southwark and Mitchell. Of the
Third district Republican committee. are
making arrangements for the CONVENTION,
regardless Of all opposition. mr. Nray
r. knight, who is one u the opposing
three. declined to talk about the sltua-
ton Yesterday. further than 10 reiterate
that the Outhward-MitcheN call was not
legitimate. and would not be recognized
by the party in this district
Mr. William ". Parr who lives on the
Williamsburg road. a short distance from
this city. had his residence entered by
thieves on Sunday night and lot OF
household effects stolen.
An attempt was also made 10 rob the
store Of West x Bottoms at Seven Pines,
but il was unsuccessful. tho thieves being
frightened off by the arrival of Mr.. West
upon the scene.
Justice Vincent issued a warrant Thurs
day for the arrest of George Brown, one
If the officers of the Laurel reformatory,
charging him with cruelty beating Frank
Marks, youth committed from this city.
Sallie Gray was recognized yesterday for
her appearance next Tuesday, 10 he tried
for assaulting her husband.
Thomas Bailey was also recognized for
his appearance at the same time 10 an
sWer a charge Of assault.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
For the Elks.

on next Monday at =. VI. the Peters
burg team-the pennant w1nners-will
play the Crows at West-End Park, In
this city for the benefit of the Peters
burg Lodge Of Elks. The contest VIII pe
for a purse of 500. This is no FAKE.
The money Will be deposited with some
newspaper or reputable firm in Richmond.
and the contest viii be one of the most
exciting Witnessed in Virginia TINS year.
Every member of the Petersburg team
ont 4 snocfal train will run from Pc
tersburg. bringing several hundred root
ers. It is possible that the Richmond
team will bee strengthened by players from
other teams. as the club Is disabled on
account VI the absence OF GlIman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

About $50 o'clock yesterday evening
Fifth and Canal streets was me scene
Of no little excitement. a morse AZ
tached TO wagon and driVen ny .,' cor
frishtened and ran into the canal, carry
The if me negro o' swan out. and. aided by sew
eral other men. managed o to free re-, the
6arness Of Of il. After about twenty
minutes minutes hard work the horse. more dead
than alive. was finally rescued Officer
+ e Dale Of the, Second station STAT 1an and
Mr. II NJ stuart ssrye o5 i in ss9hE the rsn as
roa, rhe wagon and horse are the prop
e ,'rt, Of Hicks & Howard. wholesale fruit
merchants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
The Fridny Morning Fire.

Mr.. s. 5. Nebletts planning mill, on
Canal between Seventh and Sixth streets,
which was destroyed by fire early yes
terday morning, will incur loss TO that
gentleman Of about 5000. making loss
TO him of about 5000 his insurance be-
q Sims stone sheds. which join Mr. Neb-
let's mill. and which they rented from
him. were also total loss 10 thrlr
proprietors OF about 5000. with no insuI
ance The firm had just completed seNeL
al monuments which were also DESTROYED
Their Office was Quilted ans they l0St
a number Of plans, among them those lor
the new Howitzers ArmOry
Mr. Andrew Brown, whose stone yaruS
are to the east Of the mill, was uaHla -. u
To the extent Of 500. but this was lulIy
covered by insurance The WOODEN an
mex of an unoccupied brick dwelling on
the corner of Sixth and Canal wa ,c a,So
damaged to the amount OF ABOUT SiVV'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
Rnharf IL LeftMich ASSIGNS.

A deed Of assignment was fled in the
clerks Office of the Chancery Court
yesterday afternoon by Robert II. Left
wich. dealer in picture frames and ar
lists supplies. a. No. 2l3 east Broad
street. making John II Dinneen trustee.
The liabilities are placed at $1,000, while
the assets are not known.
The following are the frst-class cred
itors Holders of promissory notes made
by Robert II. Leftwich April 10, 1884, for
for 800: August o. 1884, for $40; Septem-
Der /, 1894 for so, Carneal < Davis, SSH;
Gay & Lorraine. 1910: Breeder. Talley
y Co. $40. state Newspaper CO.. $3.50:
Whttet x Shepperson. 80; Times Publish
ing Co. $50. The Tabor Art CO., whose
claims amount 70 sl6t45. are the largest
creditors Of the second class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

nant-WinninB hopes VI -NOi AOih . bodSt-
full baseball manager.
There were many spectators from Rich
mond and strange 10 relate, they al
rooted for the home tear. the norfolk
rOoters were there also WIN inc cOIgis
OF his club flying from the lapel OF his
coat But one feeting moment was ne
happy, however, and that was In the
fourth inning. when JodneS sent the
sphere over the right field fence, thus
making the score / 10 0. Thereafter ne
was sad very sad. and well he might
be- for in the seventh inning the nome
team hi Mr. Petty just as though that
gentleman had never pitched In the
great league and gave the Crabmen
Lesson in batting that may be very use
ful to them when they attempt to play
If. after Thursdays game, there stil
remained the least scintiua Of doubt
in inc mind OF any incredulous crank that
Spaldng's ensign would come 10 lie
COckade City, We beg leave 10 remove ~
at once. The pennant has Dech Iallis
won by the Farmers, ana II IS oey oIiu
the power of any one 10 wrest IL from
them The Farmers own the town 10
night. and the rOOters are via win JOY.
To-days' game up to the seventh, was
painfully close. but it was beauty.
In that inning. however, the lombard
ment begun. Hit followed hit as fast as
one batter could succeed the other IN
the box. Home runs by Fender =, ana
Honeycutt, and twO-bagger by Knox
with singles by Sanford, frost and James,
and a base on balls, Melted the locals
six runs Then Mr.. Petty. VINO was
brought down here for the sole purpose
of eating up the Farmers was requested
to leaye the box. 1t was painful 10 TINS
ficshy ana gOG1-natured prodigy
to have 10 retire from Il
game in minor league be
cause his curves were too weak rive
runs had been made, and not a man was
out. and there was no telling what inc
score would have been If the prodigy hdd
been allowed to pitch out the game,
So Nj Petty exit, and enter Mr.. hunt
and HOneyCutt, the first batter 10 face inc
new man. touched him for home run
just as II the slim young man was as
easy as the discounted National Lacquer.
lie gracefully repeated the operation at
the next chance he got
For Norfolk Joanes made another nome
run in the seventh. and the Oystermen
scored their third tally I'm the eighth.
The Farmers made three more runs III
the eighth. -,
In the ninth the Sommers men rallied
and scored two runs. and things looked
somewhat squally for brief time put
James quickly recovered himself. ana Ine
remaining latters fell easy victims 10 ms
mysterious twiring. and 1t should be sald
right here that a finer pitcher cannot pe
found I'm Virginia to-day, and. with more
experience. James will rank well in the
National League. In the second inning
he struck out McClOskcy. Collinower ana
JO1ncs i'm succession. . Hdgdn fell VIC
tim twice. as did CorcOran. The batting
streak OF the visitors again idlled 10 ma
tcrialiZe. and NOrolk rOOters vent bach
home sadder. bat wiser men. Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15
FROM SIRE 10 son.
Milton Mobiles up to Ills Standard, but Hi
Company not 80 Good

From Sire to Son." drama written
and acted by Milton Mobiles. was wit
messed by a small audience at the Acad-
envy OF Music last evening.
In the story contained In the four acts
Mr.. Mobiles has compiled well-thouSht-
out storT OF vice and crime.
Mr. Mobiles. as Alfred Armitage, who Il
deprived OF his wife by murder and ms
daughter by theft. was fully up TO ms
high standard. Mr.. Mobiles acting Is OF a
class that Is characterized by perfect
freedom and conscientious portrayals OF
the characters he assumes. Or his sup
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-15

Fully seven hundred people attended
the service at the Gospel tent Thursday
night Rev. H. II. Bagby preached a
powerful sermon on Heaven
Rev. g. f. Williams preached last night
to a good congregation, and much IN
terest was shown In the meeting.
lie will preach again tonight There
will be three meetings in the tent sun
dav. as follows: The College View Sun
day school will meet in the tent at 3
o'clock
under whose auspices the tent meetings
are conducted will meet in the tent at
$3.50 o'clock
Rev Dr. Nelson will preach at 4 o'clock.
All are invited TO these services.