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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
Mozart Musicale.

The next .rscale of the Richmond
Mozd ri Association will be given on the
evening Of Wednesday next. 9th Of jan
uary. at the Academy OF Music. Here
are the artists " no are TO appear:
Miss Bertha Webb. vioiinist. OF New
York, a wel,-known and charming player
and a fsvor.te pupil Of the great Madame
Camilla ttso; Miss Marie Nieham. con-
;ralto, Of New York; Miss Ida n. Robin
son. the fcIrano Of Centenary church,
Richmond, and Prof. Henry Schiller.
tenor OF 81. Feter's Cathedral. OF Rich
mcnd.
Prof. Jacob ReInhardt will be al the
piano as acccmpanist and the programme
will be- In the newspapers Of Wednesday
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
..Come NlIh Ne niri,ies :

There was charming sociable given
somewhere last night. | could not learn
the nature Of II. but l met three of the
nale sex on a Clay-street car last night
about 1880 O'Clock, who were returning
from the sociable. They had on large
amount of hilarity. and were making
night hideous." The conductor and mo-
torman demonstrated. but all In vain.
The trio We're in that condition when man
feels like he owns creation--till the next
morning. At the Broad-strect crossing a
cop entered the car. "Come with me-
brides" he said. The trio did not want
to go. but the blue-coat emphasized his
command with his billy. and they thought
better of IL. and wended their way in a
very sad frame of mind. They will doubt
less be entertained by Justice crutchfiold
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
welded IN PETERSBURG
rRE ROMANTIC SEQUEL or MORN
TyG's JOURNEY.
Mr.. Gsbbon and Mia wsymaek start From
Prince George for the Mail, b"' Sc
cure . Marriage license Iosssad'

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan. 22.-specia'.--
NJ Thomas \. Gibbons. formerly OF
petersburg. but now OF Washington, ana
Miss Minnie II. waymack. daughter OF
lanes W. Waymack. prominent
farmer OF Prince George county.
were married quietly this afternoon
al $50 o'clock at the parsonage OF WASH
ington-Street NJ. r.. Church. by the pastor
Rev. W. G.. starr. ID. ID. Yesterday Mr.
Gibbons called on the lady OF his choice
at her home, and. as there was some
objection on the part OF her father 10
her marrying. the couple determined 10
clone TO Petersburg 10 have the nuptial
knot tied. This morning they left the home
OF Mr. Waymack ostensibly TO go TO
Prince George Courthouse for the mail,
but instead OF getting the mail they pro-
cured marriage license and came to
Petersburg to have the words spoken
which would make them man and wife.
MIR Gibbons Is n son OF Mr.. Charles
Gibbons of Petersburg. and is very
popular young man. His bride Is most
charming and attractive young lady
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbons left this afternoon
for Washington.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday-School Union Associa-
lion was held yesterday afternoon. Reports
The West-street NJ. r.. Church Sunday
school WAS re-organzed yesterday morn
ing MIR. ". II. Catlett was elected super
intendent.
About o'clock this morning an attempt
was made 10 burn the store OF }. D..
Lockett 4 Co, on Halifax street. but the
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done. The rear part Of the
store was saturated with kerosene oil and
the match applied.
William Beasley was before the mayor
this morning on the charge of obtaining
goods under false pretences from Mr.. X.
L. Bowman. a druggist here. Beasley rep
resented himself to Mr.. Bowden as being
In the employ OF the Atlantic Coast Line.
when. in fact. he was not The accused
was sent on to the Hastings Court for
trial
Mr. Hayden Hoy, who has been critical
ly III for some days past, died at o'clock
last night lie was at one time student
at the Episcopal Theological Seminary at
Alexandria, but had to leave there on ac-
count OF bad health The deceased was
a son of Capt. l.. G. Hoy, of this city
The hennery of Mrs. Algood. on old
street was robbed last night of all the
chickens that lady had.
At the morning service at Washington
street NJ. +. church yesterday twenty per-
sons Joined the church-seventeen on pro-
fession of faith, and three by letter
MIR. J. Wesley Andrews, who was recent
ly appointed collector OF customs for
Petersburg. will not accept the Office and
he has written letter to Secretary Car
Isle requesting the withdrawal Of the
appointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
COLLECTOR C4RTER'S BOND.
Mrs. yandcrbiit's Generous GIFT To the
Coiored People.


ASHEVILLE. n. c., Jan. Especial
Hon. Melvin T.. Carter has received notice
Of his confirmation by the Senate as
collector Of internal revenue for this
district. and will make up his bond, send
ii on to Washington without delay for
approval b. the proper authorities, and
assume formal and full control Of the
Office, in ali probability. by February lst.
Captain Carriers bond will be one of the
strongest in point Of the wealth OF
sureties ever sent to Washington by any
collector In this State.
State Secretary Of the Young Men )
Christian Association, l.. \. Coulter. s
in the city. and addressed a mems meeting
at the YOunc Mems (coloreD Institute
yesterday Mrs. TomlirsoE. State lectur-
er OF the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, spoke at the same place after Mr.
Coulter's address. 1t Will be remembered
that the Institute building was erected
through the generC sity of Mrs. Wander
bit. mother of George W. Vanderbilt, and
it mist be said t. their everlasting credit
that the negroes seem TO appreciate Mrs.
Nanderhilts kindness. and TO evince a
disposition to improve the advantage
thus afforded them.
The North Carolina Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals held its
fourth am ral meeting in this city two
days ago.
Captain NJ. L. Carter. in an interview
to-day. states that Senator Vance told
him. when ne was last in Washington,
that he (Nance) would not contest the
confirmation OF Simmons as collector OF
the eastern district Of North Carolina in
the Senate beyond recording his own
vote against it. Carter makes this state
- t.l.,.
posed 10 have emanated from Raleigh. 10
the effect that the Senator had told Car
ter that IL was his purpose 10 defeat
Simmons confirmation if possible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
BROKE the RANKS AND BOLTED.
A Number of Inmates Escape From the
Laurel Reformatory.

Twelve or fifteen boys, inmates OF the
ReformatQry at Laurel, made their escape
yesterday morning. 1t seems they had con-
cocted a plan to make their escape. They
had three leaderS-i'eter Sham, John ii.
Steine, aud Eddie Dcfoe. All OF these are
bad boys. and have served terms at the
penitentiary.
While the boys were crossing the yard
at o'clock yesterday morning III charge
of several guards the three leaders broke
the ranks and bolted, being followed by
a dozen others OF the lads. ON account OF
the darkness IL was impossible TO capture
the runaways or even discover the d.
rection in which they fled. The authorities
of the school instantly set out in search
of the fugitives. but as yet no captures
have been made. The following are the
names OF some of the boys with the
leaders: John JENKINS. Ray May. William
Effridgc, John EftrIdge. Tom. Suter.
The police have been given descriptions
OF the fugitives and are searching the
city for them. A reward OF $40 is offered
for the arrest of each one of the run
avayS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

The United Banking and Building Cone
nanv 81 east Main street offers for ie
"a limited number of the shares of il8 cape
ital stock. fully paid and non-assessabie.
AT 50 per share. The company pays ON
the cost OF this stock a cash dividend ~
& ner cent per annum. payable semi-tnnu-
ally on The lst days Of January ana July
of each year. The stock further parto-
pates i'm The profits OF the business. ana IS
redeemed by the company an its maturity
(Which is estimated 90 be about cEhfy-
four months at 500 per share regardless
81 the cash interest already paid the hold
er thereof This company is "a we'l.uan-
aged institution. and we commend IS
shares 10 the investing public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

The attention OF the investing public Is
called % the paid-up stock OF the Cone
mercial Building and Liam Association,
Which is sold at 500 per share. Investors
i'm this stock will be- paid dividend q
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually. and uay withdraw same at
any timc after one year by giving thirty
days notice For fun particulars and
prospectus call or address
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION,
S13 east Main street,
Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

Cape Fear IL Not Affected by INC -''s'''r
ship OF the North State ImpF'' ~

GREENSBORO. y. C., Jan. Especial.
DIR. ". \. Lash. president Oh ','' O'pe
Fear and yadkin Valley railroad IN an
interview to-day has the follo"nns ~ gay
i'm regard to the appointment .a,.a,,,i''-
ceiver for the North state lnP'' ''''
Company: 49,, la, e,,t,-
'rhe action was precipitateu 10y o,nos
brought against the COMPANY !"
narts Of the state The debt due py me
North state Improvement Company a'-
crued in the construction Of the Cap9 IT. sal
and Yadkin Valley RAILWAY ., -,
amount realized from the saie W ~. ~
first mortgage bonds was not SUM sun, nc
meet the cost of the constr uc'ion' 81 -
was carried without any trouD,e - Snr,o 81
panics of last summer and fall' ooi"S VI
the creditors demanded their "io"os w.
ing this time, and OF course we 80. W. ,oa
pay it, This made them uneasy a',' "a
eliminated in a receivership i'' N''N
company. 80, -
Il notice In the press dispatches .
statement that the Cape Fear ana > "' mn
Valley Railroad Company has gore nv
the hands Of receiver also, ana Una. ,.,
amount Of the debt owed by the ~ - -
State Improvement Company was F'V'V
| want TO say that the total naDli'iea "a
the company are far less than lhi9, a',.'
further that the amount owneu o"'9'
of what is due to the members OF lhe =
dictate who own and control the 'oihpa"S,
is less than $4,000. Its assets at 10"
valuation are worth n million hu nai, .
and at a fair valuation. properly naiu'eu'
will bring much more than this. The cape
Fear and Iadkin Valley Rail- cad |"t''p" :
ny is not i'm the hands of a receiver. auu
is not affected by this receivefship'
In a fight at Stokesdale in this county
erday II. -. Noss shot John H. re
gram in the stomach, inficting a mortar
wound The quarrel originated over me
possession Of a calf. Pegram IS alive' put
ii is not expected that he VIII recover
Noss has been arrested.
In n bar-room fight here Saturday night
in which razors and knives were freely
used. negro named Floyd Gillespie was
badly stabbed. Dolph. Donnell was arrest
ed and jailed, charged with the cutting
and at a preliminary trial this after
noon was bound over 10 court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

Operations of q Band in Orange-The
Course of the Times.

ORANGE c. H.. VA, Jan. 22.-Special.-
A band of White Caps In Unionvile
neighborhood has been Kidding that sec
ton of suspicious people. who. it is
thought, had been engaged in house.
burning and minor crimes.
The Times is hailed here with delight
as the champion of the rights of the peo-
pie. Bold and aggressive in its denun-
citation of fraud. it is always elevated and
enlighten.ng in its tone and sentiment.
Grip Is worse In this section than ever
before. and IT is especially bad among
the darkies.
Much satisfaction is felt at the intro
ducton of the Utz bill taxing dogs, and
IT is hoped IL will be passed at once.
Messrs. Terrell. Grasty, and Frazer have
all lost fine ewes since Christmas, and
their nice fiocks are almost ruined by
worthless dogs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

-, x,,or,ing. and IT was thought would
.Scover but grew weaker during the day,
-, died al $40 o'clock IN the evening.
,rho commodore would have recovered
had ne not been almost physical wreck.
IJis enfeebled frame could offer no re-
aistance to the disease. He was very
nonular here because of his many gem
erous deeds. The remains left at noon
to-day by rail for the North.
witcheit's approximations.
A special TO the Times-Unlon from ST.
Augustine says:
John Kelley. who was over here to-day,
says.
Everything is satisfactory If the Duval
club comes to time and there is no Geor-
gia business In IT.
Mitchell apprehends monkeylng on the
part Of the club; but, no matter what
turn things may take. he will present
himself on time for the clubs disposal
The sports here think Corbett and the
club have an underground telegraph. and
that the two are working Mitchell"
Mitchell was asked. "Why don't You
write a letter like Corbett. assuring the
public that the contest would certainly
come off as advertised?"
He replied: Il did not twice leave my
business in England for any other pur-
pose than TO fight Corbett It's the clubs
place to arrange everything for the con-
test. The club need not concern itself
about me-
No Chicago Sports VIII he There.
CHICAGO. Ill. Jan. o. The Big
Four special train, which was 10 take the
sporting fraternity Of Chicago 70 Jack
sonviiie Fla. pulled out Of the depot
this morning without the excursion cars
and not a Chicago man went 70 see the
fight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
WAS CHOKED TO DEATH.
DxRrNG ESCAPE or TWO PERSON
COUNTY PRISONERS.
JaiIer Roysfer Attacked by an inmate
Named Robinson and kiiIed-Csp-
turs Of the FuGitives.

ROxBORO. n. c., Jan. 22.-speciai-A'
o'clock yesterday morning Mr' WINS
Royster. the jailer at this place. was
choked to death by j. Ropihson' "
prisoner
povs,or and a negro boy took break
,os, % the two prisoners then In jail
Noab Meadows and J. Robinson. the muir
derer. After giving It to them. Robinson
asked Royster to hand him broom tha'
no might sweep out his cell. Royster open
"a the cage door that Robinson might
hand him back the broom. Then 1t was
that Robinson pushed the door In the
tailer's face, knocking him down. spring
ing out upon the man, he choked MN "
death.
In the mean time. Meadows told the
negro boy that he would knock him down
II he made any noise. He then locked
the boy In the cage, and both oil tne
prisoners escaped 10 the woods. The boy
did not give any alarm till they had an
hours start In a few moments after the
boys cry, the people were greatly ex-
cited and more than a hundred armed
men were after them.
tapturea in the Woods.
They were caught about five miles from
here in the woods at IL o'clock, ana again
placed in jail. 1t is evident that the
whole thing was planned by Meadows.
who is much the shrewder of the two,
and that he persuaded Robinson TO choke
the old man while he watched. IL seems
that Robinson was afraid of Meadows,
who is very desperate character. an
ex-convict. and now in jail for horse
stealing.
Talk of Lynching
Both are about twenty-five years old.
There Is talk of lynching them. but 1t Is
thought that it will not be done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

moi vet sufficiently regained consciousness
az 20 be able 10 give an Intelligent ac-
conn, OF how he WIS hurt. though nc
says he was not struck by train. There
rs a strong suspicion that he was sand
baggcd by negro.
". r. Jordan. J. +. Rison. John O. Lea,
and W. u. Brooks have been appointed
by the Danvilie Tobacco Association
committee to go TO Washington ana IN
terview the Ways and Means Committee
IN regard 10 the tobacco tax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
LECTURE on DEMOCRACY.
Prof. Woodrow wilson VIII Explain the
Principles to North Carolina People.

DURHAM. y. c., Jan. 22.-Special.-
Prof. Woodrow Wilson is booked to
deliver his lecture on democracy" in the
Trinity College lecture course.
The Wayland Rollins case has been
continued until the March term OF the
Superior Court. Several important wit
ncsses were missing. Capiases have
been issued for them. and they will be
severely punished for contempt Of court.
The case Of Haynes VS.. Raleigh Gas
Company was argued here in chambers
before Judge Shuford. The motion Of the
plaintiff for new trial was refused. APP
peal was taken 10 the Supreme Court
Prominent Raleigh lawyers appeared on
both sides
Fred. :. Utley. Of Apex, a student at
Trinity College, died of peritonitis, aged
eighteen years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
MR.. M'EHYDE MOI Il CANDIDATE.
His Name Msntlo cd for the Place of As
sis ant Bishop. But He Does ~ lot eek H.

LEXINGTON, VA. Jan. Especial
In my special, in Sundays issue, | in
advertently used a term with regard TO
Rev. Robert J. McBryde. d. d., rector of
Grace Memorial church, which is calcu-
lated 10 do the Doctor a great injustice.
/ spoke of him as candidate" for
the bshopric of Virginia. / meant to say
he was mentioned, among others. as n
fit man for that high office. DR.. Nc
Bryde has never sought to promote him
self j am told that ne holds that any
man who would seek to be bishop is
unworthy of the position.
Information from county, Seollmans.
seven miles distant, reports John Donald.
aged sixty-five. drowned in a mill pond.
He fell i'm the pond while alone. and when
found was dead. He was well known and
leaves a wife and seven children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

The Accused Is Acquitted-An Assignment,
nj Eur~aM

WELDON, n. c.. Jan. 22-Special.-Mr
j. +. Harris and Mrs Laura Merrymar
were united In marriage at Bronchville
Va. to-day. Rev. W. W. Sawyer officiat-
Ing.
Mr. j. I. Collins, of Burgood. Pendel
county, has assigned. with Mr.. Bruce VII
liams as assignee. The preferred credi.
tors are J. B. Moore $50: Mrs. ]. +. Col.
Inns. $500 \. u. Rankin. 800. Liabilities
about $500, with assets. IL is believed
sufficient TO cover all indebtedness
The jury In the Smith murder trial
which begun In Pitt county superior
Court last week. returned a verdict Sat
urday Of not guilty. 1t will be remem-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

bered that Abner Slaughter snd D. II.
Smith. nelghbors. had n '1,a.a about
cutting wood on certain II and.
Slaughter shot and killed ., "a. smith,
and then turned upon his peo, ,,,, w. T..
Smith, who has just been a't rn,,,L and
snapped his pistol at HIM Ia IN, ,.t,. 'hen
struck Slaughter on the hesu WIN an
iron rod. Slaughter VINO Id -, ".'.ady
been shot by ]. II. Smith IL" ''0'' mat
time and died. ..at ~
The jury did not believe sa'" oye "e ue-
PENDANT killed Slaughter a"D. o,, az
hitting that he did. he oniy ls,,; a,.er
Slaughter had killed me- ,o.rin'r ~
brother, and in self-defence' '''d'
he himself would be killed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

Secure the advantage Of fast time and
sure connections by purchasing eNcur-
sion tickets via the Richmond and Dan.
Vile railroad. Rate from Richmond I'D
Mobile, S32.6j. 10 New Orleans, $3.50.
Tickets on sale from January 3lth %
February 9Th. inclusive. good 90 return
within fifteen days from date Of sale
Two fast trains daily between Richmond
and New Orleans via Atlantic and Mobile.
For all information and Pullman fesor-
vations. apply az passenger office gl3
east Main street.
JNO. ST. BEALL.
Travelling Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
WHERE DID HE err THOSE MATS?
A Negro Youth Arrested While Peddling
wcniy-Ore of Thei-

The suspicious Of Sergeant Mathews.
of the Third district were aroused yes
about eighteen years Of age peddlinr
hats on east Main street. The negro had
in his possession twenty-one new soft
felt hats and was Offering them for sale
at reduced rates. The officer accordingly
ran in the peddler. who gave as his name
Joseph Goodc. and stated that he lived
in the West End. When asked where he
got the hats he stated that he found
them He gave a very vague account Of
himself, so he soon found himself be-
hind the bars at the Third police-station.
It is believed he stole the hats. The
prisoner viii have A hearing at the Police
Court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
Isfr An 4DVERTISEME
Lillian Lewis Has Bet SLIGO on Mitchell.
She VIII Witness the Fight.

CHARLESTON. 8. c.. jan 22.-Draft
No. 491. 165. for $500 drawn by the First
National Bank of Charleston on the Ma
tional Park Bank. New York. was posted
here to-day by Miss Lillian Lewis against
$3.50 of local money on the Corbett-AIitchell
contest. Miss Lillian Lewis betting that
Mitchell would come out first best. The
Lillian Lewis Company did not play jan
uary 25th the day of the fight. but lay Off
in Jacksonville.
In Atlanta Miss Lewis placed 1920 the
same way. 1t is reported that the Duval
Club has arranged 50 that Miss Lewis
will be one Of the spectators Of the big
glove contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
PROBABLY SxKD-BAGGFD.
\ Bridge Wa'chman Pound in nm Insens
bls Condition

DANVfLLE. VA. Jan. Especial. ID.
c. Berger, prominent farmer of Frank
lin county. died az his home near Pen
hook this morning.
Last night several tramps were camped
near the Richmond and Danvlile railway
track. and were fired upon by passing
negro with a shotgun, wounding one OF
the tramps In the hand.
Yesterday morning w. J. Coleman,
bridge Waterman at the trcstle on the
Virginia Midland railroad. on the out
skirts Of North Danville. was found In a
nentelees condition near the trestie.
While somewhat improved. Coleman has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
Editor Davis az Hog Island.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, Jan. 22.-Spc-
cial.-Mr l.. Clarke DAVIS. editor Of the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. came down
to Exmore "a day or so ego on his way TO
Broadwater Clubhouse, on Hog Island,
where he VIII spend Il few weeks as the
guest OF Mr.. J. l.. Ftrrell recuperating
his health. Mr. Davis was accompanied
by his son. Mr.. r. II. Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

Jamesou-"Are you going to refurnish
your house,
Flts. NC"
Jameson-"N eli. SAW your wife Ia 4
furniture store the othel day pricing dii-
ferent articles"
titz-"Yts. She cid say trat 80 as 50
find out what Browns rev furniture
cost New York HeralG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23

In spite OF the fact that the eastern
shore OF Maryland has been inhabited By
"A race Of keen sportsmen for two and a
half centuries. small game is still album
dant IN tne remoter parts OF the region.
Large tidal rivers unknown to northern
sportsmen abound In ducks; rabbits are
plentiful In most OF the southern counties.
ana there are many quail In the great
woodlands that still cover many thou
sands OF acres. There are many squirrels
In the pine woods Of the southeastern
counties. and the variety OF water fowl.
especially on the Atlantic side, is re-
markabie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-23
Drnfh of Mr.. Winston Fnlton.

MT. AIRY. y. G.. Jan. 22.-special.-AGr
Winston Fulton died here to-day OF pa
Taysis, aged seventy-three years. lie was
one OF the oldest and most prominent citi-
zens Of this county. He represented
81 Try in the Legislature IN ISs5. and was
prominently Identified With the building
of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail-
road Of which ne was a direetcr.