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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
A PECULJAh ACCIDENT
Mt. Barton Killed by the Brenkfpx of q
Spring polo Rope.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, Dec. l3-Spe-
Collaboration has been received OF a
peculiar accident. which resulted In the
death OF Thomas Burton, at Sedalia, in
this county. He had packed big load OF
corn fodder on wagon, and was riding
on the spring-pole. which was drawn un-
usually tight. The rope broke. and the
pole, acting as a catapult. threw him
about twenty feet He fell on his head,
and died in a short time, without regain
ing consciousness. Mr.. Burton left wife.
but no children.
Liberty Lodge Of Masons. AT this place.
is locking for a suitable site upon which
10 erect a hall. The present quarters
have been outgrown.
Mr.. John Nix. who owns Hotel Alors.
at the foot of the Peaks, will erect an
additional building. at d cost OF 5000.
This has been made necessary by the
rapidly increasing patronage. The hotel
is situated between the twin Peaks OF
otter. and is becoming a popular summer
resort on account of the pleasant and
hoalthful surroundings.
Mr.. Leonard Oney, who for many years
was employed on the canal between
Richmond and Lynchburg, and later as
bridge carpenter on the then Richmond
and Allegheny railroad. died at this place
this week.
Rev. T. W. Jones HAS returned from
Wy theville, where he had been conduct
ing a very successful mission.
Mrs. A. V. Conway. OF Charlotles-
VILE, is visiting her parents. Rev. and
Mrs. a. Eubank
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage at Lexington of Miss Allie " ad-
dell to Professor Samuel Anspact. one
OF the principals Of Ann-Smith Academy
al Lexington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
T.. onertY Transftrg.

Richmond: Henry Q. B0lt2 % George
Boltz, personal property in building 40
N2 west BROAD street. SSS So Home Build
ing Company to Rosa l.. Berry, - feet
on the east side of Harrison street, near
Boyd $425; Thomas T.. and Ida NJ. john
son to Sallie A. Duke. interest In estate
of j. Mathews Duke, deceased, IN lunds
i'm hands of Ida VI. Johnsons guardian
and in house and lot No. $40 Nicholson
street. $I75; Charles +. and Mary A.Wade
TO same. interest IN estate Of j. Mathews
Duke, deceased, in funds in hands Of
and lot No. 80 Nicholson street $40
HenriCo: Highland Park Company 10
Emma r. Hatton. lots - and % IN square
Is. $3.50 II. s. Watkins. +. II. Holla'aV
and their wives to Peter Paul, g acres
ON williamsburg road 500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
FIELD DAY FOR B0OKIES.
ONLY ONE VORIT'E WON FIRST
MoYEYAT NfW ORLEANS.
Red Top In the First. Hattie Cant in tho
Second, Herman in the Third and
Phillipa I'm Fifth all Beaten.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 13.-There was
another good crowd at the track to-day,
with good weather and slow track. Like
on the first and second day OF the meet
ing only one favorite of the five came
under the wire first and landed safely.
Owing to several scratches which were
started in the third race by J. =.
Brown who had entered Sam Farmer
the race was on the verge OF being de-
cared off, but after little talk II was
finally run with Sam Farmer out.
The result was a good day for the
bookmakers, who reaped a harvest, and
a poor day for the talent. The running
did not afford much excitement as all
Of the races were won handily by out
siders. The only exception in the five
events where the favorite won first
money. was Lottie Wills i'm the fourth,
against field OF eight starters. Starter
Pettingilrs work was not Of the perfection
order, and the starts in several Of the
events were only fairly good.
Red Top was a hot favorite for the
first race at 10 D.
Imported WOlesey. entered by Gilman
for the second race. pulled out ahead OF
Hattie Cant, who cold At 3 10 >, and
never showed for a place.
Herman was another hot favorite who
to 3, and failed to show at the finish.
Rckabaugh a. Brown won the nrst
money in the fourth race on Lottie NILS,
who went to the post a favorite, al to ..
Philippe was the last favorite 10 throw
the boys down, and went TO the post at
6 to 5, but Danube a to l shot grabbed
the money, and Philippa was never heard
from. Summary:
First race-nve- eghths Of a mile, sell
ing-Pisa 0Oj, Leigh, to y first, Red
Top second, Black Jack third. Time
1902 IL.
Second race--One and One-eghth miles.
seIing-Imp. Wolsey C9S, Kerr, to II
first. Billy Mckenzie second, Peytonia
third. Time, 1:57 IA
Third Face-three-quarters of mue'
sellng-Frances Rope 0O5, Jones, to j
first. Ben. Wilson second. Miss Perkins
third Time, 1916 IA.
Fourth race-six and a half furlongs,
selling-Lottie Mills d0i Knight 8 TO 81
first. Metropole second, Jardine third.
Time 1:22 81.
Fifth race-eeven-eishths OF mile,
selIing-Danube los, Leigh, to y first,
Denver second Press Connolly thlrd.
Time, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
MhHoSE,s sUCCEsSOR.
Itis Intirn ated That Col. Lamb May win
the lace.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 13.-SpeciaL-As
stated in The Times a day or so ago,
tho prohibition party has just made It's
first demonstration against the saloons
az Norfolk. II comes in the shape OF the
Atlanta law. The chances are that IL
will PASS the Council in some modified
form There is great concern among the
saloon people, who raise all KINDS oil
objections. declare that the law Is I'M
constitutional, Will drive away trade, and,
as the llauor men OF Norfolk are the most
liberal, will deprive charity OF helping
hand
The Prohibitionists OF the Council WIN
vote for the measure as presented Inc
Democrats will not object TO reform IN
this direction but Will likly demand
law less radical.
Colonel Lamb. who Is in Washington
arranging to contest the seat OF MT lyIei
for his friend Captain Borland, says that
he considers the frauds in this con-
gressonal district surpass any he has
ever heard or
Colonel Lamb is unduly excited The
best Democratic authority deny fatty all
OF his charges. When it comes up it IS
said that Colonel Lamb will make a
ST, ong case to Congress, but weak one in
the courts. His witnesses have furnished
him stuff that will be used to advantage
In Washington, that cannot be used In the
courts, because 1t is not evidence.
Colonel Lamb expects TO make a reputa-
ton in tins contest His business affairs
are is such condition that he can give
much OF his time to politics, and II Is
said he aspires TO succeed Central Ma
none and be the Virginia Republican
leader,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

Mr.. J. Blair Farrar of the Powers
Tavlor Drug Company, and Miss Annie
Maud Faulkner. daughter of Mr.. 5. g.
Faulkner, of Hanover county, were mar
~ied i'm Walnut-Grove Baptist church, III
Hanover Wednesday afternoon al !
o'clock. the Rev. Dr. G. II. Ryldnd per-
forming the ceremony.
The bride was attired IN suit oil DIue
lroadcloth and carried bouquet or
Madame Testout roses. while her brides
maid. Miss Maggie PrOsser. wore white
organdie. with white satin trimmings.
Mr.. A. Smith Martin. Of this city, acted
as best man. The ushers Were: MesSrs.
A. +. and T.. r. Faulkner. Of Hanover,
and Minetree Folks. of Richmond.
came TO this city, 10 the residence OF MIS-.
Mary r. Smith. corner Eighth and Leigh
streets. where they will reside. quite a
number of handsome bridal presents
were received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
Auburn Notes.

AUBURN MILLS. VA. Dec. l3.-Spe-
cial.-Rev. George Booker jr., appoint
ed by the NJ. r. Conference TO I'LL the
pulpits of st. Peters and Dunn's chapel,
preached his first sermon on Sunday,
and delighted large congregations AT both
places.
The game has been pretty well killed
out by parties hunting for market. VIVA
turkeys have been abundant, and several
parties have been lucky enough 10 bring
down deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverley ID. Benson, al
ter visiting relatives In this community,
have returned 10 their home In Buffalo,
via RichnCnd The best wishes of all
who met them Will follow them 10 their
new home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
COKyHTJ's CONTbSI
Looking for Evidences of Fraud-Ths
Grubb Shooting Case

INDEPENDENCE. VA. Dec l3.-spe-
cial.--Iudge George W. Cornett, late Re
publican candidate for Congress in the
Firth district is preparing TO contest the
election OF the Hon G. A. Swanson.
He has employed three eminent lawyers
10 represent his claim. and his cohorts
are securing the woods for evidence OF
fraud, but II is safe 10 say that none
can be found in Grayson. the election
here being the fairest and most satisfac-
tory ever had, perhaps. in the country.
Conrad Grubb who accidentally shot
Deputy Sheriff Alex. Porter In the west
end Of the county not long since. while
Grub was shooting at his on-in-Law.
WAS indicted by a special grand jury
'sst Tuesday and will be tried at the
January term.
Judge Robert G.. Jackson. one OF the
most prominent lawyers of this place
will move 10 Wythevile about the LIST
OF January.
Marrying seems 10 be all the rage here
row. three leading members OF the bar
having recently retired from the shades
OF single hood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

a lamp. which had exploded, and set
fire 10 the building. He had consumption
and the bursting OF blood vessel In
the lungs caused his death. He was
living alone The smoke from the burn
ing building first drew attention to the
house.
Rev. DIR. Drew. OF Richmond, closed a
successful revival OF two weeks at the
Tfrst Presbyterian church tonight.
The police OF this city are making
vigorous efforts to break up the so-callcd
social clubs, which have been for
year or more doing lively business
here selling intoxicating liquors on sum
day and every day in the week without
a license. :. a. Comfort and l.. -. Sew
erance managers Of the Mechanics Club.
were fined So each by Police Justice
Williams to-day for this offence: The
case Will be further investigated by the
grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
GOLD IN PITT COUNTY,
Yellow Betai Snid TO Have Been Found
There-Wild Turkeys Abundant.

WELDON. y. c.. Dec. 13.-Special.-
1t is said that the large mills Of the
Roanoke Navigation and Water-Power
Company here, of which Mr.. r. I. Ar
rington. Of Petersburg, Is secretary ana
treasurer, will be started up soon.
Valuable gold ore has been discoveTed
yellow metal is abundant in the sec
ton around Greenville, and work begins
there soon.
The marriage of Mr.. J. W. Pierce to
Miss Kate Allen at the Methodist Epis-
copal church here next Wednesday viii
be quite a social event. go,
FIVE wild turkeys and lot of SQUIRRELS
birds. and other game ] saw the iur-
KEYS myself, and can vouch for the state
ment Of the hunter this time
The stores are all busy today at
tending TO the wants of the country peo-
ME i'm uuest of Christmas goods.
The Methodist people are quite reJo'ccd
that Rev. II. =. Troy has been returned
by the North Carolina Conference to TINS
station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
skiPWfTk--FfkLD.
Marriage of . Prominent meoklen""fe
Couple-Othcr Bsydt"s Notes.

.BOYDTON, VA. Dec. Especial TO
day, at the residence Of the brides
father, Mr. John s. Field. near THIS place
Miss Mary G. Field ana MI hns.'n
SLinrJ,b ,yera united in marriage. The
contracting parties are Of the highest so
clal standing. the bride being descended
from some of the most illustrious fam
lilies Of virginia. and the groom the
creat.grandson OF the late Sir Pey'on
Sklpeith. OF Prestwould.
Tbe Rev. +. M. Boyden. OF the Epis-
cona1 church. OBLIGATED. After the cere-
mony A handsome collation. was served 10
the invited friends Of the family.
The two tobacco warehouses here are
selling a good deal Of tobacco, ana the
prices are ruling fairly good.
hear there Is n plan on foot to estab-
fish a factory for the manufacture OF
shoe heels I'm our town. which, II done
will add very much 10 the business inter
est Of the place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
nOMAN'y RR0W ESCAPE.
Alice Mitchell OF stsunton 10 Preoipltsted
From n Irettie

STAUNTON, VA, Dec 13-Special.-
At 3:47 this afternoon No Il. Baltimore
and Ohio train, hauled out from the
depot here and at a trestle. quarter of
a mile below town, q woman was seen
walking on the track over the trestle.
A sharp curve prevented the engineer
from seeing her. Either she became
daxed at the approach of the train and
jumped off the trestle. or she was knock
ed off by the train. She was found on
the ground under the trestle with a bad
cut over the left temple. which is not
necessarily fatal but is serious. The
woman is named Alice Mitchell. about
twenty-five years old and of bad repute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

Ahout . o'clock yesterday afternoon a
cotCred man. named John Baush, dropped
dead at the Davis House. corner oil
Franklin and Governor streets
but deemed IN inquest unnecessary, as
he mans death was due TO natural
causes The remains were turned over
10 the family for interWent.
Deceased was mortar-maktI Ior ar
X \yastwood. contractors and his
home was on l. street between Twenty
eighth and TWenty-niuth. He leaves
wife and several children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
TINE OCEAN LINER NEW YORK,
She is to bo in Newport News January 1,
for Inspection.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec l3-Spe-
cial.--rhe American ocean liner New
York, which was here last March for
general overhauling, will again be put in
the docks in January for inspection and
survey OF the board OF underwriters.
This informotion may become known here
this morning.
crossing RAPIDLY.
The freight ship Russian Monarch"
which came In here about four weeks
ago to be oVerhauied and made a full
rigged craft, is 10 be completed March !.
1875.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
rhe nla Dominion steamshln Comnanv

The old Dominion steamship Company
sonaily-conducted excursions TO New
YORK. that have proven so delightful
it is proposed TO tTke a limited Christ
mas party to the metropolis when the
great city Will bc i'm Sala attire They
via the Chesapeake ard Ohio railway,
connecting at Norfolk with the steamer
jamestown. They can return on any
Of the steamers of the Old Dominion
leaving New York during Christmas
week. Special low rates have been
secured az the Marlborough Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

In the city Circuit Court, before Judge
Wexford Yesterday. the suit Of =. Rudi
against the Richmond Railway and Flee
trio Company was dismissed.
An order was issued for a special graEI
Jury. Ieturuable next Tuesday.
The trial OF the suit OF larGhHt
St-other against the Manchester Railway
ana improvement Company occupied the
greater part Of the day The suit Is
for 5000 damages. The jury being unable
10 agree, The case Was hnally continued
until this morning at 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

oIled a, onco and among the gentlemen
who desire TO represent olaS c'urcii are
lower branch Of the cry ckoi Iames
named Messrs. +. II. G Ca rerd,o or an
II: Branch and Thomas w during the
primary last spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
The BIZ r. and u. Sale.

The big sale of Richmcnd and Dan
Vile property, commenclns at l' o'clock
created a good deal of interest In real
estate circles The selling Of the prop
erty was awarded last evening q Messrs.
Boswell & Hartman, and they Will con-
duct the sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
UnStlnps Court.

In the Hustines Court. before Judge
Witt. Yesterday, George Williams, James
Rogers. alias Johnson. and James Jones
were convicted q petit larceny and
given thirty days I'm iail each.
The clerk of the Hastings Court yes
terdav issued a marriage license 10 Wal
ter III. Winston and Miss Eleanor j.
Ma9sto
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

At the next meeting Of The Common
Council the resignation of Mr. Henry l.;
Carter. who has been appointed one OF
the assessors who are to reassess me
nronertv in this city for the State, VIII
probably be accepted. The vacancy
caused by his resignation Will likely De
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
Observation-Disclosures

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Dec. 1S.--
Special.-The marriage of Mrs. Julia NJ.
Wallace to MIR. II. r.. McGruder took
place yesterday at o'clock. at the resi-
dence 0sland Home) Of Mr.. Chewing.
the brides father. The Rev. II. Il. Lee,
of this city, performed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
At Eoly trinity Church.

A sociable was held last evening In
the lecture-room Of Holy Trinity church,
which was largely attended by members
OF the various chapters OF the Brother
hood Of ST. Andrew, In this city and vicin-
ity An elegant supper was served dur
ing the evening by the ladies Of the con-
RreRation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
ROANOKE. sOcIAL CLUBs.
The Police ere MakioR u Determined Effort
Z. Freak Them up.

ROANOKE. VA. Dec. is.-Special.-
Randolph Booker, 9 coiored man. forty
years old, was found dead this morning
It his home, In the northeastern part Of
the city. He was lying IN . pool Of
blood, and In failing he had kneeksd over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
Inv and InnltX COnrt.

4 suit was instituted yesterday in the
Law and Equity Court b. G. Y. FOrmes
x co. against Barney Wolf; damages
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

Mr.. w. II. Peasants who has been
some time by sickness. 10 still quite u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
NOTICE.
40 WRAPS OR HATS WILL By SENT
on APPROVAL nor EN' ~ NN'Hp
Di-EING THIS DISCOUNT SALE.
KAUF MANN & CO.
Cor Fourth AMI Broad Streets.
Gel3 30
THE TOWER
JULIUS SYCLE &SONS,
2.i and 209 East Broad.
7 9 : s:

Our Toy Department
is undoubtedly the
largest in the city, COW
ering the entire Base
ment. The assortmants
are much larger than
ever before, and the
prices lower. the con-
sequence is the Toy
Department is filed
with enormous crowds
each day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14

Here is one lot OF BLACK BEA\ tR
JACKETS. double-breasted. fun sleeF.
length 80 inches, made wi;h welt seam.
which would be considered very cheap d.
s.. our price for this week $3.50. ,.,.,.
DIAG0NAL. WNRSTED COATS. m blac1
made exact style AS above, with v'''e.
collar or without. the usual s. sarm n.,
our price s. for this week. .....,
Another lot OF BLACK INi"NN -
CHENIOT JACKETS. made 20 nHi,ou ~
Inc eido very nobbv and stylsh length
IS inches. great bargain, quality COM
sidered al 500. a.
DOUBLE-BREASTEp OXFORD Cl'N
LONG JACKETS. the 500 grade. reduce D
now to $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-14
CLOAKS AND CAPES.

our CLOAK AND CAPE STOCK ar-
peals strongly this week 10 every close
buyer-every economical and prudent per
son who needs Coax or wrap OF VI.
nced one before the close of the season
appeals in PRICE, STYLE and MAXI
JT.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-22
WELLSBQRG.

Mrs c. Speidel has been the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs Burns, of Wellsville.
Miss Mary Charnock attended teachers
examination at West Liberty this week.
Prof j. A. Cox conducted the Teachers
Institute in New Cumberland this week.
Miss Virginia Kerr has returned after
an extended visit with Parkersburg
friends.
j. r. Braddock, Esq, OF Pittsburg, was
visiting friends in town this week.
Miss Laura Dickens, of Bellaire, Ohio,
attended the party given by Reynolds
Farr.
Miss Edna Oug is visiting relatives in
Smithfield, Ohio.
Miss Heston, OF Philadelphia, Is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Beal.
Miss leila Beutel, of Washington, Pa,
and Miss DaughertY, Of Beaver, Pa, are
the guests Of Mrs. viii Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed o. Nichols, OF
Uhrichsville, o., are guests Of relatives IN
the city.
Miss Carrie Zane, Of Wheeling, is the
guest of Miss Bird Cakes.
George Hahn, of Lazearville, died on
Saturday and was buried in Brooke Gene
terry on Monday
Miss Cora Dodd gave a picnic on Satur-
day TO her manv friends at Smiths Grove.
Miss Fannie Little has returned after a
pleasant visit IN Wheeling.
Professor Walter Mitchell has bad the
title Pm. B., conferred on him by Meadville
College.
Mr.. 7. r. Ridgely, the ticket agent at
the p, W. * KY. depot, is taxing rest.
MIR :. McGlumphry is taking his place.
Mr.. ID. s. Coyder, of UnionpOrt is filling
MIR. McGlumphrey's place.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-22
THENEW REPUBLIC.
IT SUCCEEDS IHg HAWAIIAN PROVISIONAL
GOVERNMENT.
Cheers Greeted ihs Reading Of the Proclamation by
President Dols-A Dual Jolli6cadon by Amsri-
cans on the Fourth Of July-An Grafton by
Capt COchrans, Of the Cruiser Philadelphia.

HONoLULU, July lS.-The provisional
government is no more aud the Repu6-
lie OF Hawaii holds the reins Of power.
But it is only change Of name, the
same people are in power and the
avowed purpose OF the government is
the same-to obtain annexation with
the Uuited States.
The constitution which was finished
on the third was promulgated on the
Fourth Of July from the front steps of
the former palace. A large crowd was
present, and when President Dole APP
peared he was greeted by mighty
cheer, while, surrounded by his cabinet,
the military and the members Of the
late constitutional government, be read
the proclamation Of the new republic as
follows:
Il, Sanford B. Dole, pres ident Of the
provisional government of Hawaiian
Islands, by virtue Of the charge given
me by the executive aud advisory coun.
ellis Of the provisional government, aud
by act dated July 4, 1894, proclaim the
Republic OF Hawaii as the sovereign
authority over and throughout the Ha-
waiian islands from this time forth.
And | declare the constitution fran ed
and adopted by the constitutional con.
yentiOn Of 1894 10 be the constitution
and the supreme law OF the Republic Of