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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
sUPREME COUKr or APPEhLs.
Opening of the Fall Term Motions Made
tu several (nsas.

STAUNrON. VA. Sept p.-Speclal
The supreme Court or Appeals mci nero
to-day. with Judges Lewis. Lacy, "'tt
IauutlcrOy present. Iutt hHlAn'l D'
attorneys were IN attendance at the open
inc Of the court among the number non.
r. Taylor scott Attorney ~
Hat Stephenson. OF Winchester. JOhn J..
Delaney. tOYngton, -. -. b'' .''..'.' D.
Burua Vista; X. LOckhart Gray. 9'a".-
tom. and Harry III. biease p"d'i".' ~
practice in TINS court ,......,.,.
IN the case OF Duiin against 'vi"I"y"- o.
wealth. a. motion by me Alioiht5 ,',''.' 'i
10 move from Richmond 10 stanton was
overrIed ty the Court ,,...,.,,,,
Central Land Company or Blchaidu
,,,,ir., ,,.crchatn, writ certi0-ari awarded
for addition 10 record ana remover 20
i'Ba,linatfs admir- against 3obinett
nelr nom Bland county. Motion lor
rett,r,rr Papers taken by the Cont
Gorw0uwealfh against 'hari)l-' S' ''ie
Ruiloiu. Association. Argued ana s"O-
i' ssIb1.nar4oah Land and coal company
a',i,et tt-a submitted on uTiefs.
lobr W.atntrmau against 'onil'h
vreeifU from Carroll county. 9oDol
for reheari-g. .-.,..ot,n sun
Roam against Bean. on motion. against
the clerk OF SHENANDOAH county 'V 49,
cause why bond should not De dD-'l''''
Payne against smith from C.a arr
county. Petition f1r increase Oh Do"N'
PAPERS taken hy tile Court. ..,,,,,
Beniamin ugnt. Tor shooting 20 death
Henry Weeks In June last. near Green r,,'..
vile, Aueusta county was 9aluI i"y '''S
given eighteen years n the pen''y'.t,itay
Lawrence H. Peytou. son oi 'p'''e
John Lewis PeytOn, SF"I"1.r W. a.,
Virginia Military institute. LcAihst O"' ~
lN''2. has received and accepted si ~, %b
pointment of assistant professor OF "a'h'
ematlcs at that institution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
NONROE SALISBURY EIPFLLFD
Last Day or the fleetwood Meeting Mark
ed by Turf Sensation Summary

NEW YORK Sept. iO.-The grand cir
cult trotting meeting. ar Fleetwood
Park. closed to-day with a turf sensation
the famous horseman. Monroe Salisbur,
having been expelled from an trofting
tracks tt membership with the National
Irottlng Association. Salisbury $ eXpul-
sion came about IN This way. II starteI
Expressive i'm the 20 class on FRIDAY
and the race being unfinished when dark
ness came on II was postponed until
Saturday Rain prevented the concl-
sion OF the contest that day. and the
Interested owners failing 10 come 10 an
agreement respecting the disposition Of
the purse by which the race might have
been declared off. II was again postponed
untl to-day. Mr.. Salisbury had -. 4ge-
ments for this week IN Terre Haute. Ind
and he shipped Expressive. alOne win
his other horses. on Saturday ghL This
was gross violation OF the rules Of
racing. as well as an act OF insubDrIina-
ton which amounted TO an open defiance
Of all authority provided Expressive was
removed from the track without IN. con-
sent Of the judges Of the race. 10 is
certain that he had 20 have such per
mission up TO the hour when The race wa g
POSTPONED. and Henry Hughes ana John
-. Barry. two OF the officials, both as
sert that Salisbury never had their per
mission 10 withdraw from the race. On
the other hand two reputable and well
known hOrsemen here say that Hugnes
Yesterday told them n nal gwen con
sent To- EXDressiNeS Withdrawal and mat
the mare LETT the track by permission.
This alleged conversation IS denied in
toto by Hughes. and thus the conflict
ing testimony stands.
The removal Of the mare was an eX-
p-r.iv- piece Of business for the betting
Fraternity. Tor she mad been well back "a
qs one OF the faVOrites, and stood a fine
chance TO win. When she failed 10 put
in an appearance to-day, the Judges. upon
T. q ( a their duties under
the rules, declared her ruled out FOR nom
appearance at the post and at the con-
clusion of the race. which was won WIKI
out difficulty by Judge Austin. they au-
n0unced that Monroe Salisbury had been
expelled. Everybody expects TO see him
temporarily reins'ated by order OF Presi-
dent Johnson. OF the National Trottlng As
ISOLATION. within forty-eight hours from
dat. The following IS the summary OF
to-days races:
Judge Austin. 2. I. /. |; Strontla. I. 4.
3. 4; Roseleaf. 8. s. g 2; Jesse Hanson,
.. I. 4. 4; James L.. Myrtle r.. Express
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
WON IN STR4IGHT HEATS.
Quick Decision In the Grand Circuit Con
tests ~ Point Breeze.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. lO.-The wind
up OF he Grand Circuit races for 1884
btgen this afternoon az the Philadelphia
Driving Park point Breeze. The three
events on the card were won I'm straight
heats and two OF them We're tapturod by
faVOrte@. The track was rather heavy
because az lt@t nights rain. but rho
weather was intensely warm. Attend
ancc. go.
Arena. bay colt. by Acantara, was
thu fdy0rlta for the first race the Phia-
defphia Record" $500 stake for four
ycar-Olds eligible To- the 80 cl9ss-but
he was not i'm condition. and after finish
ing fourth in two heats was taken SICK
and withdrawn. The fed Of FIVE scored at
least dozen times I'm the second neat
before being given the word. and thls.
coupled Win the heat. played havoc Hith
Arena. Alter trOtting the second mile
the animal showed signs of distress. and
"a veterinary surgeon pronounced him 10
Doe afflicted with spinal congestion. Arena
has record Of 2.lJ 1t
Sally Simmou. reeled Off the three
miles without much urging, and finished a
winner ass She liked. simmons mare he'd
the pole iu the first heat and took p
lead dt the start. she was not headed,
and won 10y several lengths. Arena made
"a bad break on the first turn in this heat
and before he was caught hc was ln me
rear.
Pools sold prior 20 the fret neat-Arenr.
So and held SIS. The victory of sally
Simmons and the poor ehOv IuE OF Arena
changed the tide OF the betting, ana be-
fore the heat was called the daughter
OF simmons brought So. against Nll InI
the field Happy Minnie showed To- tine
mont in in. second heat for the first
quarter. but she then went into the air.
and simmons led the way. iniShinE
winner by Sis lengths. Before the init
e si5 '''''''''''
Abbot Wilkes was the choice of the
arainst so on the G-ll. The close finish
made the talent ,werye. TIE aoh seiIins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11

of SHADES assumed the posluon D,l,,enell
master 70 the home stIe'c clnilared them.
they raced we'll together bur az .llrJJi hls
si,.f-enfh post Simms gave Stohfh't
ha.l and won by three-quarter9 VI
'eI I!mmce Karl flashed in front for f ,hS
.ri-. af,er tbe start Tor
ON Handicap had been I'M In,
Soon Patrician sailed 10 ,1e Dutch
hnt had 10 give way ~ me
Statsr' who assumed command ~ ~
i"rit stretch. At the far turn III aa,,,1,
cess came Ike a shot IRON -, the lead
from the rear, and alternal." - ~ Jour
With Dutch skater the rest ol VI .o,y,ne
NO.. both crossing the line on e4ual ~. 49,.
;rbe owners agreed 20 divide I'M III FOR
4 spccial race has been arrausyIt 1an.
saturday next between l'oiIH' az SS,,riong.
nv Of Navarro. at mile ana i i,li Iii
-, rot,nds each This undoubtedly WI
rroVe 10 boz the turf event OF tnt, ~.
!r5n conditions are good track ana DAY.
The Brooklyn Jockey Clup VIII give F"''''
to the winner summaries =, CO.,
First racc-fOr tllies two years oll. Nv
frrlones -Urania Ol2, Reagan, 80
inst. ioundelay second, Demo '''''''
S ;,'1 racc-for thrce-year-olds and
upvatd. one mile and siNteenlh- uuSt
Morrow 0O3. Reim. 70 y ilrst, Harry
Nl.nzo second. Jack Rose third. Time
; T6iri race-the speculation stakes six
furlorcs- onell 'GlG. Simms. to y
r'sC Hugh Penny second, JACK oi
Spades third. Time. 1l5
Fourth race-the ocean View hanticaf'
one nile and a furlong-Dutch skater
as. Griffin. to - and Sir Excess G02 -.
Eeim 10 - ran dead heat, Patrician
third Time 1867 81.
Filth receive and half furlongs-
Wornberg lo6. Penn. 60 - first. Lady
Violet Second, Gennett Edwards third.
Time. l.o9
Skin race-hye and half furlongs-
Nan1ipoop OO3. Griffin. 1 20 - first. Sir
DIXON, Jr., second. Mecedah third. Time,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
MR. FITY,ON IN UTIHETfLTE
Bright Prospects for Morrison General
Walker mi Nr. Dickens son speak

WYTHENILLE. VA. Sept. lO.-Special.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. state chair
man. spent the day IN Wytheyille. and
received cal from numbers f the
congressional committee. who reported
bright prospects for Judge Morrison.
A. NJ Dickinson. cf Marion and Cen
eraI Walker spoke al length in the court
house. occupving all the afternoon Judge
Morrison was not present and owing L
the failure Of notice reaching Hon.
T. G. WISER there was no Democratic
speaking.
\ large number Of people attended the
court sessions. but I'm the main cmcd
Indifferent to the speeches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
TUr FIFTH CONGRESS- DISTRICT.
Mr.. Graham will Make vigorous Tan
yess-Thc Tobacco Crop.

OXFORD. y. c.. Sept. iO.-Speciai.-A.
W. Graham. the Democratic nominee OF
the Fifth congressional district resides
In oxford. lie will make vigorous cam,
paign and his friends are sahsulhe vi
his success. ,. a.. 49,.
The Popullsts in this district II was
thought at one time would not put
candidate In the field. but II Is now I'M
derstood that they viii have candida'e
for Congress- In al. the districts OF the
State.
The tobacco crop In this section Is hot
SO good as was thought week or TWO
ago A. would be a number OF farmers,
however. have splendid crops IL Is graft
fying 10 state that our farmers have
made more home supplies than geneialV
by at least double.
oxford Is now assuming an animated
appearance again. as the several schools
here are Just opening, and are RECEIVING
very large accesSions. oxford Is one OF
the most celebrated towns in the state Tor
lis many excellent and well paronized
schools for both sexes. Here, TOO, ls
located the oxford orphan Asylum. one
OF the noblest charities in the state.
where two hundred little orphan boys ana
girls are being educated and trained IN
Approved style. This institution is under
me aucpices OF the Grand Lodge o! Ma
sons. but is supported by voluntary con
trihutions from private sources. The
State also donates $4,000 10 this asylum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
FORHST FIRKS RKKINDLRD.
Famed by Strong " ind They arc Burn
ing IirrcelY.

ASHLAND. WIS. Sept. 10.-Strons
winds have famed the forest fires in
this vicinity and they are burning fierce
ly I'm nearly every direction. They cross
ed what Is known as the Cemetery road
south Of Ashland to-day and the ASH
land Driving Park Association whose
buildings are located two miles ont from
Ashland. are in danger OF burning. Tho
fires are quite close 90 Mou9t Hope
cemetery. and also the Catholic ccme terry.
with the strong wind constantly bringing
d. nearer
Wasnburn has been enyeloped in a clOu
Of smoke an day. The following Gislatcl
was received from Saxon tonight:
Forest fires are raging about here Water
is being hauled By running teams. Gill
Zens are moving out Il their homes with
all possible speed. II the wind continues
for a few hours the town f. lost.
Saxon is small town on the North
western road. II was threatened only
last week. and IL was supposed that the
timber about there was sufEc emily burn
cd off to prevent further damage
Town Wip d ont 10y fir,.
HOUSTON. TEN. Sept ia report
comes from Oakview. the county seat
OF live oak county. hat the town has
been wiped out 10y fire. No partlcu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
POLfTfCS ~ THE sKCOND.
TX ravagsnt Claims of Tho Probibi 'ionists.
Tyl.r'- Friends Confident.

NORFOLK. Sept 1O.-Spe ial.-The Pr&
hibitiOn management evidently relieve
Norfolk fruitful field. The state Chair
man, Mr.. W. W Gibbs. will reside here
for the next six months. and VIII re as
ISOLATED with the Rev. Sam Small in
editing me PAPER to he 81 81 ,'' W,,er n n,
the Portsmouth star. VIII be tn manage.
MIR. Gibbs says il will be red HOT
sheet ana that the Democrats VIII nave
70 stand from under" He old not say
how tn" Republicans would nave I
stand. Chairman Gibbs claims the elec
tion Of Rucker i'm the LynchburS district
and says Harry Tucker Will have a
hard fight I'm the Tenth. He thinks ms
party has "a good show in The Second dis
irict. Outside Of Norfolk. we n formed
Democrats say his candidate will not get
over 800 votes. The Prohibition party In
the opinion OF the general public, has
not gained any strength since The &c
ton. There are certain ilent men in
the front whose actions have driven bfcK
into the Democratic rank "A number 81
prominent citizens who NOt the Prthi-
bition ticket last fall ana TINS SPRING.
The friends Of Mr.. Tyler today say
there is not the slightest doubt Il ms
nomination at Virginia BE oh next Wei
nesday. They believe trat test OF
strength VIII be made before Inc cJnVen-
lion is called TO order, AMI very likely
only one name will be presented. The
Democrats Of this district desire har-
mopy ana will not allow any diScord.
NTH a good strong Republican In the
field all the Democratic No e. VIII nc
needed. and the Republ cans are now III
better condition than they have be en- Tor
some years past. They haven't any que
lions of patronage TO disorg ME th'lr
forces. and/1he Democrats nave. ms
fairs contest will be a speaking cam
naign with a large number Of the hes
men men" Of ali parties in the saddle. When
asked who his party would nominate Tor
Congress. Chairman Gibbs said he would
not like 10 call the name IN adVah1e'
hut that his marty was united on q cand.-
.-aa,e ''who is daisy" anu n VIII make
a brilliant canvass. .,,.,,
Rev. Samuel Small arrived to-nlght'
The name OF his paper VIII be Inc Iilo''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.
TYLER OVTS A MAJORITY or THE
DELEfATES IN NANSEMOND.
Chairman E,lyson. In wythevil'c. Hcceives
Good Reports About the Ninfb-spe"k-
ing In wythc and Chesterfield.

St-FFOLk. VA, sept lu.-Special-
The Democrats OF Nansemond county
In convention assembled. to-day nofni-
mated the following delegates TO attend
tae Congress sfolal tODNehtiOn AT virginia
Beacn next "Wednesday =, 900,
Efou1 S.Hoik ". " uEht, ). T.. NtS''
J. 4. Johnson. Ii. h. smith, ana W -
kilby. ...o, , ,,u,o,
ana r. \. Brinkley. -. .....
a.bncketuck District-Dr. +. 81. kaioy
A. W. Ballard, !. -. |"rDeii' . l. '@'''''
and W. M. Britain. , =, ,a,.o
sleepy Hole District-George ~. JAKE
man and T.. a. Deans. =, 49,.
Holy Neck DistTict-Wiiham II. Jones
I PRANK Cutchins. ard W. T.. Rodgers.
'Deieeate-at-i.arg Or Thomas IL.
TIE delegation goes uninstructc1. bu;
stands N Tor Tyler and for Dr. Bryant.
Tyler viii probably, sed the SOM ''''
DR. Thomas H. barnes the efhcieht
county chairman. resigned, ana John -.
Pjnner was elected IN his place. lt
outlook ia this county FOR Democracy
is brightening
TyfyR JAYS H. mas MAJORITY.
NORFOLK VA. Sept Special
rhe Norfolk delegates to the congress
sional convention held a meeting tonight
and elected ". A. Young delegate NJ
large: Capt Charles 6. Elliott chairman
OF the delegation; John Mh'tenes &c. 80 -
fary: Capt r. H. BorRin. Tor me COM
mittee on credentials. W. I. Anderson
on permanent organization: :. Marx. on
resolutions
has enough delegates 70 elect him on the
first ballot He saws that Of the Nanse-
mond delegates elected today thir-
teen out Of the elehteen ,o, are
three certain. and possibly the fun vote
of fOrty-fiVe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
TONrrn9r RrnTn's PenlY

Colonel G. OBJ. Cowar,l.n. Governor
q erraT chief-of-stan. returned yester-
day from Baltimore. where he went 10 de-
liYer the letter Of Virginia's chief ENecu-
tive 10 Governor Brown Of Maryland.
concerning the delivery 70 that state Of
me plrating oyster vessels captured in
virginia waters. and defining his future
Intentions concerning maraulers on our
oyster beds.
Colonel Coward rs he was treated
win great cOurtes by Governor Brown,
who charged him with greetings and kind
est regards for Governor O'Ferran. and
said ne would give fomal answer 10
his communication In few days
Colonel Cowadin reported the result or
his mission 10 Governor O'Ferrall yes
terday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
GEN. WALkER ~ POCAHONTAS.
He Makes an App nj for Honest Elections
Ui,In n Views.

BLUEFIEI.D. W. VA, Sept lO-Spe-
cial.-General James A. Walker, the Re
publican candidate for Congress in the
Ninth district. spoke TO large audience
In Pocahontas. Va, Saturday night in
the open air Considerable preparations
had been made for his reception. The
stand was tastefully decorated with hunt
ing and flags. The magnates Of the coal
districts OF both States were on hand
TO hear his views on the coal tariff A
number OF distinguished gentlemen oc-
cupied seats on the stand. among them
being the Hon. H. NJ. Smythe Minister
OF the United States TO Haiti and Col
Welch. the pioneer OF the coal develop
meat of this section. nov representing
capital OF N200.000
General Walker began his speech by
saying that he was gratined by The
large assembly which greeted him: that
he was a Republican candidate for Cen
gress the political doctrines OF which
were for the common interest OF every
man. woman. and child within the lin
It's OF this Government. He said: "lf
you believe ! am right. ! claim your vote
for the principle and not for myself |
am here not 10 entertain you with flights
of fancy, but my mission is purely prac-
Teal. We want 10 know what is the
cause Of all this distress. 1 propose 70
talk TO you as l would to a Jury Of my
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
mr. UHAKION HEJITAL.
C.ose Of a Most Successful Mecting-F'r
Hettcr Water Works.

IJ,RAY. Va, Sept 10 Speci0I-Tho
camn-moeting in this place closed last
night. Every service might ana day, dur,
jng the week was largely attended and
a deep religious interest has been aWak@n-
ed The powerful sermons of Rev Mr..
Wharton and Rev. sam Small Wll lt
suit in great good. \ number of persons
from a distance camped ON the ground
The attendance Sunday has been placed
at from S,Opj 60 lo~n.
Your correspondent was not correctly
Informed as 10 the Populst convention;
No meeting was held as advertised. ana
consequently 10 candidate was noml-
mated.
\ large representative meeting of tie
citizens Of Luray was held in the y.
NJ. G. A. Hall tonight and voted an in
crease of twenty-five cents on the 800
TO supply the town with water works
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
Sleeay Nlnil nellyerN.

The new postal stations are working
smoothly and ncrea sing In popularity.
Postmaster Culingworth is trying 10 in
crease the quickness and efficiency Of the
mall deliy -ry. by securing local dis
tributing clerk on thu train from Wash
ington lie has written 10 the Depart
ment concerning The matter and hopes
for favorable action. by such a system
the letter mail would be accurately dis
tributsd before II reaches the city. and
IN the hands of the carriers by The time
~ now reaches the main Office.
The delivery Of mail will be greatly as
sisted by all persons directing their mail
10 be addressed 10 street and number.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
ELLEIT and q KEGOHi.
They Meet mt Chesterfield Courthouse
Former's Good Impression.

CHESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE. VA,
Sept. 10 Speculation. TaZcwell Elicit
opensA the Democratic campaign mere
to-da a large Democratic audience rs
tened 10 him with intense interest. his
speech had a good effect and brought
back many old Democrats who had stray
ed away toward the Peoples party. tie
propounded many questions TO }. NJ.
tiregory. the candidate of the People =
party. which ne could not answer salts
factorily. ,.
Judge Gregory claimed in his speech
that The hard times came on THIS coun-
try because cleveland Is IN power, ana
as long as the Democrats are IN power
the harder the times Will be. Mr.. Gregory
had only about ten or fifteen members OF
his party to listen to him. and he ala
not gain vote by his speech Of TWO
hours and half.
There was a delightful concert given
here last Friday night 10y the cycle quar-
tette led by :. X. CroWder. of Richmond.
They carried of many honOrs.
Miss Mary Walden and Miss Annie I0ol,
OF Manchester, who nave been NlslllhS
Miss May Moody, of Magnolia Grange
have returned home.
The case of the Commonwealth against
John G. Russell for killing Timmons, VIII
come up for trial on the 18th
Misses Annie and Lottie CO%oill OF
Petersburg. have been spending a lew
DAYS with their cousin. NJ. n. CosDill' the
county clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
Mr. Wil.nm pierce Su eide

SUFFOLK. VA, Sept. io.-Succiai.-Mr
William III pierce. retired merchant, of
this place, committed suicide to-day by
taking vial of loudanum. re was
charged in the United states Court IT
Norfolk, Va, with having Incorporated
money belonging t. a wholesale firm
there. This morning as he was about To
take the train at The Norfolk ana West
err railroad he ZEN and never regaincd
consciousness. Physicians did az that
human skin could do 10 restore him, but
their labOrs were in vain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-11
UEHEUIIH a WIJEKFiIL
Ho Declares Himself for Free Coinage of
81 ver-.Iudge NcCabe also SpeakS.

WATERFALL, PRINCE WILLIAM
60. VA, Sept Spec!al-The canvass
in the Eighth congressional district open
ed here saturday. Speeches were made
bv Hon. T. T.. Meredith. the Demo
cratic nominee for congress. and by Judge
! II. McCabc. Of Loudoun. The meet
ine was presided over ly col mel Berli-
lev no introduced the speakers.
Hoth speakers pronounced them elves
for the coinage OF silver Both showed
what great good the Democratic party
had been enabled to accomplish In the
short time il had been in power in the
massage of acts sfor the relief OF the
people.
at this precinct