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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

q Lowry. the county clerk. who was
formerly Judge-elect Buchanan's bnsiness
mariner and ia now his warm, personal
friend. Smythe has three candidates-"'
II. Fudge, late county judge; II. e Jones'
and w. G. Pend!eton, the present ciei~'
who was appointed by the sitting court
in the days Of Readiuster-Republican CO.
alition. II Is probable the appointments
will go to either Abingdon or Wytneviiie'
The salary and fees are said 80 be from
$1,000 10 5000 per year, with tenure oi
Office Of twelve years. while the lapoF ~
insignificant.
seldom I,opvley. OF T,adford. is the only
Southwest candidate for reporter OF the
court known at present.
There are candidates for librarian, crier,
tipstaff and doorkeeper.
Mr. j. a. Tiller. of Tazewell. VINO is m
tcrcsted In the neglected but very rich
coal fields In the region OF West virginia
southern border. says the Chesapeake ana
Ohio and the Cape Fear and Yadkin Nal-
ley Railroad Companies contemplate ex-
tending the last-named road through
Wythe, Bland. and Tazewell counties TO
the unoccupied coal fields, forming n juno
ton with the Chesapeake ard Ohio AT
point I'm West Virginia. which is said 10
be surrounded with deposits OF coal equal
TO the Pocahontas in area and OF ike
quality.
Commissioner Preston L. Gray, appoint-
ed by the United States Circuit Court In
the receivership case OF the Wyihevihe
Insurance and Banking Company has
been in Wytheville for nearly two weeks
taking dispositions in the case. The COM
many will not resume business.
Tire "City Fathers" IRE considering the
feasibility of placing an electric power
plant in the towns lighting works ana
II IS more than probable that me
municipal lightning will soon supersede
steam power in the factories ana shops
IN WvthQyillp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
Dea h agr-tObson,

Leigh-Street Baptist Church was last
evening the scene OF a pretty wedding
Mr. William Il. Deatherage was married
10 Miss Eloise Hobson, a daughter OF
John II. Hobson. city collector, by the
pastor. the Rev. J. l.. Wright The bride
entered the church accompanied by her
brother. John +. Hobson. The ushers--
Messrs. Allan &c. Collins. Fred. Hobson.
and Joseph T.. BroWn-were kept busy
seating the many friends OF the contract
ing parties.
The bride wore a pretty brown travelling
costume. and carried bunch OF exquisite
roses.
After the ceremony the happy couple
took the 715 train for the home os the
groom, which Is in Fauquier county. Va
A reception will be rendered them upon
their arrival. Many prominent persons
from the grooms section attended the
wedding and accompanied the happy pair
to Fauquier.
The church was tastefully decorated
with palms for the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
LcxinclOn iileonings.

LEXINGTON. VA, Feb. Especial
The gs' instant being the 9lst anniver-
sary of the founding Of the order Of
Knights Of Pythiss OF the World. Lex
ington Lodge. No. Sc. OF this place. con-
templates celebrating the event In some
form or other either by q public sermon
from some eminent Pythian divine. or
else a lecture by the Rev. Il. w. McCor-
xle, of Clifton Forge. who is q. brilliant
Pythian. and has prepared and delivered
on several occasions eloquent. instructive.
and interesting lectures on the principles
and teachings Of the order.
Politically there Is not so much as a
rumor. Sundays Times opened the eyes
OF the thinkers as to the frauds in cleo
tons as shown up by The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

Animal Meeting At Roanoke-Richmon">s
Conspicuous Place.

ROANOKE. VA, Feb. S.-Special-ln
tho eighteenth annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associatioh' 10
convene in this city on the 18th TO lSlh,
at the First Baptist church kichIi"nu
has been assigned conspicuous part III
the programme. on Thursday, the Sc
cond day. George i. Tibbits, general sec
retarv. will read a paper on The Euu-
catjonal Work OF the Association; its Con-
ditions: its Possibilities. IN
ON FRIDAY morning, r. NJ. Smith Will
read n paper on "Our Home Missionary
Agency: the State Committee the Re-
lation OF the Local Association 10 lts
Maintenance and Extension"
ON Friday afternoon. II. E. Michaeis'
railroad secretary, will converse on Upon
What Does the Success of our WORK
Depead?"
The Rev. f. T. Dadmun, of Manchester
on Friday afternoon will converse on
"Some Association Methods that Can be
Adopted by a Pastor" and at 6;5O sat
urday morning he will lead the early
Morning Service for Personal Blessing
Homes have been secured for some three
hundred visitors. and if that number is
exceeded there will be no difficulty eXpe-
rienced I'm lodging and feeding them.
Mrs. W. III. Felix. of the Hotel Felix
whose serious illness has been mentioned
in The Times, was pronounced cohVales-
cent. but has suffered q relapse, and viii
be removed TO Richmond FOR treatment
by DR.. Hunter Mcclure.
James OConnell OF Richmond, grand
master machinist of the international
Association of Machinists, spent a day or
two here this week. Rumor has 1t that
he came on business pertaining TO the re-
cent cut i'm wages at the Roanoke Ma
chine Works. The employees Of the Nor
A. "a OF tulr Z.
the reduction in wages. claiming that it
was due to them that they should have
had thirty days notice. Some of the de-
partments have accepted the reduction,
however but 1t is said that others have
not. and demand that a date be fixed on
which the old scale viii be restored.
The remains of Mrs. Thomas Colberts
= and Mrs Samuel Adkins. who died yes
terday, were inferred to-day.
Chief OF Police Dyer is trying TO ar
range for a convention of the chiefs OF
virginia here prior 10 the meeting OF the
National Association of Chiefs at ST.
Louis on May Sth.
The Roanoke Typographical Union held
a meeting Saturday afternoon and adopt
ed resolutions of respect to the memory
OF George w. Chi'ds.
The Holster Wooden Mills at Salem
have been running day and night for
nearly a month past being greatly be-
hind hand with orders for the South
which the superintendent says is the
only solvent part OF the country just
now.
The Roanoke Athletic Club will put a
baseball team In the field early in the
approaching season.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made 10 give
the Boston Lancers a reception on their
return from New orleans next Saturday,
ard Mayor Trout will extend the free
dom OF the city. TO the Boston cavalry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
OBi1U Ally.


DR.. Moses Call died at the residence
of his son, Mr.. Manfred Call, No. 100
east Main street, yesterday morning at
O'Clock. after an Illness OF six weeks.
He was In the eigthy-ninth year OF his
age. DIR. Call was a native of New Eng
land. He practiced medicine for many
years in the State of Maine. and after
wards removed to New Hampshire. and
while In that State retired from active
practice in the medical field. DR.. Call
has been a resident of Virginia for about
fifteen years, during a portion OF which
time he has resided in this city. He was
well and favorabiy known by a wide
circle OF friends who will regret to learn
OF his death. He leaves two sors. Mr..
Manfred Cali. OF this city, and Or.
Norman Call. Of Boston, who was with
his father at the time OF the latter's
death. The funeral viii take place from
the late residence. No. 100 east Main
street, to-day at IL O'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
WILL KOPE ELIAS RJy2
His Name Mentioned rs a Candidate for
COnrrs.s. IN lie Hnnc mhe nisirtc,

1his -~"tnc W enllohtu rs thnuiuaic Tor
Co"gr'.s IN lie Bunc mbe District.
ASHEVILLE, y. G., Feb. Especial
People are beginning to talk about the
congressional nominations that are 10 be
made in this district this summer. The
most prominent Democrats mentioned
in this connection are the present incum-
bent, w. +. Crawford, Judge James H.
Merrimon. Of this place. and now and
then the Hon. Kope Elias is mentioned
as available by his friends. The Repub-
leans, most anxious 10 make the race
are said 10 be Jeter G. Pritchard, who
bit the dust In a similar contest year
before last, and Hon. Richmond Pear
son, whose political predictions are
not thoroughly understood. but who is
thought TO have decided Republican
leanings.
Colonel Cameron was out riding yes
terday and looked remarkably well, con-
sidering the length OF his illness.
Hon j. 5. Bell. OF Clay county, has been
appointed examiner of Chippewa Indian
la. DIS. at Sc per day, and this recognition
of his valuable efforts in behalf OF De
mocracy is appreciated by his many
friends in this section of the State. Mr.
Bell has represented the district of which
Clay is component part in the State
Senate. and is a conservative lecturer and
adviser OF the Farmers Alliance of the
State.
The tobacco market here is more active
than it has been for years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
MISS EBERT hfEIS HERSELF.
Almost Severed Her Head from Her Bod
with n Eazor-Thc Cause

BALTIMORE, MD. Feb. S.-AIiss Bessie
Bantz Ebert, a handsome young lady Of
twenty-three years, committed suicide to-
day at her mothers residence 1926 north
Calvert street. The lady was q niece OF
ex-senator Henry G. Davis. of West Vir-
ginia. She cut her throat with razor be-
longing to her brother. Octavius Ebert.
IL was a frightful cash. which severed
the wndpipe and cut through to the
spinal column.
Coroner Alexander will investigate the
case, and said it was probable that the
young lady was temporarily insane. She
had been respondent for some time owing
to failing health caused by Brights di-
S-aaSe.
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TIE rImEs-RlcnMoND VA. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1884,

,,cend,ar, b,,rnincs IN this vicinity re-
cen,lv ana rho throa;s OF several horses
were cur by malicious persons
Two coiored bovs. Joe Hooker AMI
cteve Worthy both about thirteen years
OF age, and living In Moo'e county.
fought last SUNDAY. Hooker was so in
tured that he has since died- worthy IL
now in jail. charged with tne murder
The Albany Burgesses Corps arrived
here to-day at o'clock, having peen De-
taIned at Atlanta hy Dahquet given
them by the Gate CITY Clup. Trey par
took of an elegant spread FURNISHED bv
Manager Brown. Of the farDcro. During
a short stay here they were visited by
n number OF citizens. They expressed
greatest satisfaction with their trio South.
They left FOR Richmond about O'Clock.
A destructive fire broke ont az focLing-
ham about ~ o'clock last night destroy
ing two large saloons, livery stable.
and grain depository. MUG" Sia'h and
feed and a number OF venlcles W. burn
ed in the depository. me s."pe was
completely destroyed. tesr with
seven of twelve horses ana rlui's in t.
When the fire was discovered Luz stock
of the two saloons was saved ..n ~ '0tal
loss Is about $1,000; insurance, Fo", The
fire is supposed 10 have orisinA'su rom
wagoners camping near ihe D""' ing.
one saloon was Owned by Il "'ar amer
Cootey: other property WIS O"''0' ny
NJ. T. Henson. cs..o,,
"a ~ hse,, droy,ed at Stonewal.
Par Pamlico county. lie was knocked Knocked over
board by a boom while ont salIiis WIN
friends, He was from Camden COUNTY
and had been attending school at Nande-
were. ,or,l No..
J. s. Moore. dealer in genera n'er-
chandise. at Graysburg, has maze an
assignment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
Durham Notes.

DURHAM, y. C.. Feb. s.-special.-A
letter was received here yesterday from
Missionary James A. i. Trice, VINO IS on
his way to the African mission heiu'
saying that he had arrived safely III
Queenstown after a pleasant voyage
across in the "Teutonic."
The congregation Of the First PresDy-
terrain church here have called Rev. l.. y.
Turnbull, of Virginia, TO the passionate
made vacant by the resignation OF Rev.
II r. DarnaII. now stationed at Hampton,
Va. Mr. Turnbull is a graduate OF the
University of Virginia, and Of Hampden-
Sidney Seminary. lie was for five years
In charge OF the Old Market mission in
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
STUDENTS As ROAD.HANDs.
A Guiiford Magistrate Decides that They
are Liable 10 such Service

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. S.-Special-A
number OF business men from Richmond
and Lynchburg, Va. have formed a com
pany for the extensive manufacture OF
boots and shoes at Elkin, \. C..
This State, especially the western part.
seems TO be flooded with counterfeit quar-
tiers. A number OF arrests have recently
beer made.
The schools of the State are much inter-
ested in recent decision OF magistrates
OF GuiIford county. They he'd that the
students OF Guilford College are liable to
road work during their collegiate term
The students claim that for the same rea-
sen that they are not allowed to vote they
should not be compelled to work the
road. The matter will be tested In q
higher court
A partg OF unknown persons went to ]. r.
Nile's place near Wilkesboro at night and
set fire to his straw stacks. When he
came to the door he was shot at a num-
Der Of times. three shots taking effect.
There are also said to have been some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
THE TINES DISCLOSURES.
wu<r THE sTAUNrOS NETS WILL
SIR or ShITHER'S PRECINCT.
People Know That There i. an Indictment
Against the Present Laws--Evid. nee
that would Hang Man for Murder.

STANTON. VA, Feb. Especial
The News will say in the morning: "The
Dispatch danced In great glee because
the charge of fraud I'm elections made by
The Times was general, and challenger
The Times to produce specific instance
The Times has accommodated it's sIeefui
neghbor and given n detailed account OF
frauds perpetrated right under the nose
OF the Dispatch. and the disclosures nave
naturally caused excitement and resent
ment among those members OF the Cen
eral Assembly who had suppressed the
efforts to make changes in the election
laws.
"The Dispatch admits the one case u
fraud. but claims that one case - no
sufficient ground for repeating the N
derson- Nc Cornick law. How about NOT
folk? When the registration books nave
not been purged for ten years anu az
efforts made by the best men OF the
CITY have been defeated? What does the
employment Of vast sums OF money con-
tributed i'm blocks by the railroads, TO say
nothing of the considerable sums contri-
buted by individual Democrats mean?
Does this mean the purchase of votes!
whatever the General Assembly may
think about the Anderson-McCormick
law. the people know that there is an
indictment against IT supported by some
well known and authenticated facts, and
by a lot of circumstantal evidence that
alone would hang any man charged with
murder. The Democratic party has now
a chance to reinstate itself by making
a good election law IL IL fails 10 seize
the present opportunity. the chances are
It will not have another such opportunity
soon.
Democrats might as well look the mat
ter squarely In the face. No party can
be defeated that boldly appeals to an en-
lghtened public conscience. No party
can long succeed that is afraid to make
such an appeal"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
Scarcity Of Columbian Stamps.

Postmaster Russell has recently re-
ceived inquiries from 6. number OF other
cities i'm regard to the Columbian stamps.
especially OF the larger denominations.
AS they have grown scarcer by use, the
demand for them by stamp collectors,
who are DESTROYS OF securing the COM
plete series, has proportlonately increas-
ed. The Richmond post-oiilce has but few
left, and at many Offices the supply has
been exhausted. The series runs from one
cent up to s.. each one being engraved
with some scene descriptive Of the dis
covery OF America by the great navigator.
The series Of all denominations amount
10 $3.50, and In the years TO come will
make very interesting souvenir of the
anniversary of that momentous event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
yurIn CEfsT4L WLDDiNG.
Mr.. and Mr.. Miller Celebrate the Eli een'"
Apuive cary ~ The r Ja~r'nge'

Anuiyc. cary ri y nv "" ''"~'
DANVILLIi. VA. FEB. S.-Speeiai'- Nj
and Mrs. Edward H. Miller this even
ing celebrated the fifteenth anniversary
Of their marriage. and received theT
friends AT their elegant home on MAN
street. from to u O'Clock. The mouse
vas brilliantly illuminated, and the cryS-
tai wedding was the society event OF the
season. Mrs. Miller. who was handsome
II. .tfired I'm q lovely mandarin silk gown,
elaborate lace trimmings. diamond or
paments. roses. The bridesmaids were
nfrs r. Ashby Miller. Of Richmond, laVen-
dor silk. lace trimmings, diamonds, or
cbids. Mrs. Or. T.. =. Beadles, sea-Breen
eulx satjn trimmings, diamonds, La
France roses; Mrs. T. Fox Jeffrles OF
richmond. Nile-ereen silk, pearl TRIM
mincs. diamonds. violets
the bridal party received beneath
floral wedding-bell. or either side OF
which in crystal were the dates "1S1s-lsH
Although fifteen years have passed since
the original wedding-Gay. the bride and
rroom seemed as bright and as happy as
when their hearts first became one The
company was large and brilliant. The
lovely crystal presents were numerous.
and came from every section Of the
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
Rail on the Track.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. Feb. S.-spe-
GALA rail was laid across the Norfolk
and Western tracks near Thaxton at an
early hour yesterday morning. but IL was
discovered by the engineer of freight
train in time TO prevent an accident TO
the train.
Miss Frances c. Hammer was married
TO j. Frank Patterson yesterday The
couple left at once for Mr.. Pattersons
home in Nebraska.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
4 DOZEN CANDIDATES.
The Place OF Clerk OF the Court of Appeals
1T Wytheviiie Much Sought For.

wYTHEvILLE. VA. Feb. S.-Special.--
The number Of aspirants for the office OF
clerk Of the Court of Appeals at Wythe-
Vile Is increasing. This eotal now reaches
twelve. although the appointment is not
70 be made untll next winter. Wytheville
furnishes four candidates-Frank III. Ter
~. editor Of the Wytheville Dispatch. the
mouth-piece OF the Wythe Democracy
during the past thirteen years: w. l..
Yosf. late mayor OF Wythevilie; J. j. A.
Powell. formerly member OF the House OF
Delegates from Fiuvan1a. and A. A.
Campbell. who Is a nephew OF Hon. Roger
A. Pryor. OF New York. Pulaski offers
II. d. Gardner; Tazewell Is represented
by Thomas Lynch; Russell. too, has a
candidate; Washington has NJ. NJ. Morriss.
. msrchaut e Glade Spring and w. q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
THIS sEEys 10 SETTLE 1T.
Senator Vance Writes Letter Saving H'
win Oppose simmons Confirmation

ASHEVILLE. y. G., Feb S--Speeiii'-
The Evening Citizen publishes 'llS "i'e'-
noon a letter from Senator y. y. vance
who is now sojournng at ldinpa' : a.
for his health, in which be announces tn"'
he will oppose the confirmation Oh Sim.
mons as collector of the Eastern Instruct
of North Carolina. both on personal ana
public grounds-the latter connected with
his unftness for the position.
The Senator also says his health Is
rapidly improving. and that he VIII shortly
return 10 his seat in the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

Mr. c. +. Davis. editor of the Bloom
field Nowa) Farmer. says: II can recon-
mend Chambcriain's Cough Remedy to
all sufferers with colds and Group. 1 have
used II In my family for the past two
years. and have found 1t the best / ever
used for the purposes for which II Is in
tended" Fifty cent bottles foq sale by
Owens e. Minor Drug Company. y. ~
Slaughter, Il. p. Reeves & Co, and u. G.
Forstmann, druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

be tried In that city for the alleged
betrayal Of Miss Martha Crith.
lie was released from JAIN about Sd
O'Clock Wednesday. / could not fnl
Evans yesterday. nor were the ian on.
ciais In possession ~ his future move.
menis. The Postal Telegraph Compan,
where he was formerly employed. could
not give me any information in REGARD
TO him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

The Times corps enjoyed a serenade this
morning at 2 O'clock from en- amateur
string band composed Of the following
musicians:
Messrs. J. II. Feltner. leader; J. CO.
wardin; Thomas Fetner; ID. Edwards I:
A. McAlwee. c. l.. Lacy. and W. z.
Underwood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
The Paris Fund 10 be Released.

DUBLIN, Feb. S.-United Ireland saws
to-day that rhe Paris fund OF the Irish
Parliamentary party is about to be re-
leased. Messrs Munroe & CO.. the Paris
bankers who are the custOdians Of the
fund, have agreed 10 the conditions for
the release of the money that will leave
no ground for controversy between them
and Justin Mccarthy. the leader OF the
anti-Parnellite section Of the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
LIBRARY COUPON.

! lhc Reyorles or bachelor.
- Laws OF Ancient Home.
3 1I.fyiOss Scandal.
4. The House OF the Seven Gables.
$. Crawford.
q. me Coming Race.
Z. Dream Life.
). frankensteln.
y. A Book Of Golden Deeds
10 MOsscs from an Old Manfe.
II. me scarlet Letter.
H. Essays OF lila.
IL. wear or Wakefield.
u. TWice-IOld 1aies.
-. Paul ana irglnia.
l6 STORY or An African Farm.
N. Lays OF the ScOttisn Cavaliers.
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~. Back Beauty
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~ SartOr kesartus,
-. rhe ldyis or the hihs'
-. The Pleasures 81 Lie.
* INC Lady Of the Lake
~ Mornings IA florence
-. Ran ana HIS ffifnos.
~ WhttfIers Poems. 49,. 49,.
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"a tongfellow'a Poems.
Two ~ these coupons cur from IN
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s.,, that rate Is impracticable. sim. they
ad,,it that a duty OF from ~ 10 ~ per
cen. may be put on coal when the eonn-
uittee reports the bill
The committee has practically asreeu
that there shall be duty on sugar. Due
the exact rate has not been flNe1'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

The Court of Appeals has raised the
devil by deciding that persons cannot
be compelled TO work on roads. This
practically knocks the props from under
the road law, and leaves the public with
out remedy for working roads Tl.e
Legislature should give this very i'm
portant subject due consideration ut once.
and the road laws should be thoroughly
reyised.-Caroline Advance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09

PARIS, Feb. s.-A dispatch from Val
paraiso says that several Balmacedists
have been arrestt in Santiago and that
the state OF siege has been proclaimed
in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-09
RRsUL7S or THE RACES.
rbe Winners at New Orleans. MADISON AM
Oiher Race Courses


NEW ORLEANS. La. Feb. S.-The
races to-day resulted as follows:
First race-six and half iurlonss'-
Jennie Mack first, subrosa second biily
Hartigan third. Time, Ia.
Second race-purse 800, half mile
Wanda r. first. Peterkin second Mel
pomere third. Time, %.
Third race-purse $3.50, handicap, three
vear-olds, five and half Iurionss'-
Hurlbert first, Bob Nicely second MIS-
Morgan third. Time. l:iO.
Fourth race-purse $3.50. selling three
quarters of mile.-footrunner hrs'' w
Scr second TavIor Hayden third. Time,
ILL IA. 49,,
Filth race-purse $3.50, selling, mile ana
twenty yards.-Duke Of Milpatas hrst'
Crevasse second, Tippecanoe third Time
IA Ia