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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
THE Century Mar Book "

Captain William II. Powell, Of the
Fourth Regular Infantry, In "The Cen
fury War Book" thus describes the re-
treat upon Washington after the disas-
trous battle of Bull Run:
THE last volley had been fired. and as
night fell upon us the division of regu-
lars of Porters corps was ordered to, re-
the extreme left 10 preserve the line of
retreat by the turnpike and the stone
bridge. We were gloomy, Respondent. and
about tired OUT we had not had a
change OF clothing from the nth to the
3ist of August. and had been living, in
the words of the men. on salt-horse."
bareback, and 'chicory, juice. As we
filed from the battlefield into the turn
pike leading over the stone bridge we
came upon group OF mounted officers,
one OF whom wore a peculiar STYLE Of
hat which had been seen on the field that
day. and which had been the occasion Of
a great deal of comment in the ranks. AS
we passed<hese otficers, the one with the
peculiar hat called out In loud voice:
what troops are these?
The regulars, answered somebody
Second Division. Fifth Corps replied
another.
added the oihcer, solemnly. We learned
that he was General Irwin Mcdowell
'Ns we neared the bridge we came unon
confusion. Men sngly and In detach-
ments were mingled with suffers wnSnns
artillery, caissons, supply wagons. and
ambuiances, each striving to get ehead
OF the 9he eG,s Vehicles chic .o rushed through
into fragments. Little de,acnments gath.
cred by the roadside after crossing the
bridge, crying out the numbers OF their
rades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
MINNIE coUNrY POLITICS.
Mr. henry Opens the Can'a'"-Eieo''on of-
dccrs Appointed.

WINDSOR. y. c.. oct, 3.-Special.IThe
parocratie canvass opened here yester-
dav MIR. Walter X. Henry, cahFasser,
e~GLe 40 an audience o. I'VE hundred
democrats and about two hundred COAL
,iHnists about three hours ms speech
Gas considered by all VINO heard him 20
he an able effort, and he was frequently
he county commissioners held their
regular monthly meeting yesterday ana
annointed judges of election Tor the I'LL
feren, voting places IN the county.
The chairmen OF the RepuDicahs anu
OF the Third party each presenter a isI
of poll-holders, which they wished APP
pointed, giving each party representation
az the polls, but the commsslohcrS IL
nored their requests and appointed TWO
Republicans and two Democrats at each
precinct. The Third party and the re
publican leaders are very mucn as
gruntled at the action of the board OF
county commissioners and protested
against the appointment Of some OF the
Republican judges OF the eiecuohi as
they have no confidence in their pohtlcs
or Integrity.
r. W. Williamson (coored), Republican
candidate for solicitor or this judicial as
trict. spoke here Saturday TO an audience
of about seventy-t1ve negroes ana Whlte
Republicans, and about the same number
of white Democrats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
New iiemocratic AppointmentS.

The following new appointments ior
Democratic speaking were announced
from the state Committee headquarters
yesterday:
d. GARDINER TYLER.
Suffolk, October 9TH night.
J. b. McCABE.
-Culpeper October 18TH.
W. A. LITTLE, JR.
Saluda, October 18th.
THOMAS WHITEHEAD.
Pigeon Run (Campbei county,, ucto-
Der 9th.
WILLIAM r. ALEXANDER.
Front Royal, October 10Th
EPPA HUNTON, JR.
Louisa October Sth.
Fairfax October 18th.
c. II. MANSTR.
Heathsvlle northumberland county,
October 18th.
Special October 9th and 10Th.
W. T.. MCRAE.
DinWiddie Courthouse October lJth.
w. II. MCKINNEY.
Crewe .S|ottOway county, october l"th
might.
Nottoway Courthouse, November lst.
SENATOR II NTON.
Leesburg UOgtoun 'ccuntyh OCTOBER
Sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
rRouIr1rIoNIars mo- Nor NOMINATE.
7WO PEIBHSBUhG WEDDINGS.
A Well Known Henrico Man Married-W
CT. u. Meeting.

PETERSBURG. VA, oct Especial
Cards are out for tile marriage OF Miss
Cora, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. 4. $.
Reinach to Mr.. Morris Levy Myers, We'd
nesday, October 18th, at Z o'clock, at
Rodef Sholem synagogue. in this city.
Dinner at Library Hall This promises TO
be one of the most brilliant marriages
that has taken place in Petersburg Tor
some time.
Miss Mary y. Crichton of this city, was
united In marriage this afternoon 10 Mr.:
Lee Myers, a widely known citizen OF
Henr,co county. Rev j. w. Roscbro, ID.
ID. pastor of Tabb-street Presbyterian
congratulations of their friends. the
newly made couple left for the home OF
the groom.
There will be meeting in the interest
OF the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at High-Street Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow night. An address Will
be made by Mrs. Robert II. Jones, of
Norfolk, the president of the union
Judge j. NJ. Mullen has been elected a
vestryman of St. Paufs Episcopal church.
DAsr-uAIk NOTE.
MIR II. T. Kefer, catcher during the
past season Of the Petersburg base ball
team, and Mr.. Stuart Sanford. who
played centre field on the same team, left
the city this afternoon. Mr.. Keller has
gone to Chambersburg, Pa, and MIR.
Sanford to Washington.
France, has taken out his naturalization
papers before Judge J. NJ. Mullen, of the
Hastings Court, of this city. and is now
a citizen Of the United States.
A. p. HILL CAM.
At the regular meeting Of A. 7. Hill
Camp OF Confederate Veterans, to be held
tomorrow night, several applications for
membership will be presented.
Rev. r. Il. Grinnan a missionary from
Japan will deliver a lecture to boys at
the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association on next Sunday afternoon.
His subject will be Boys Life in Japan
William Hurtz, a young white man, who
was arrested here some days ago on the
charge of being deserter from the
United States gun-goat Detroit. at the
Gosport navy yard, at Norfolk, has been
released from custody.
Personal.
Mr. +. +. GOODWIN, of Mobile. Ala. and
Miss Annie Il. Percivall will be married
at Tabb-Stre Presbyterian church on
the 10th instant. The prospective bride
is the attractive daughter of Mr.. Joseph
j. Percivail, a prominent tobacconist of
this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
LAST DAYs Ar old JBEOMR.
A Poor Card, the Blue Pencil Being Worry
Much in Evidence.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-The ninth and
last day. but one, of the fail meeting OF
the American Jockey Club at Jerome Park
track was dreary, to say the least. Inc
day was dull and humid and the caro- ald
not offer much, the blue pencil pelhS
again very much in evidence two OF
the races being reduced TO almost walk
overs. Summary: ~
First race--sweepstake, for all ages SIX
furlongs-Maid Marian Ql5. }. Reagan
/ TO g. first. Miss Dixie second. Tine
LII Ia. (Only two starters
Second race-fOr twO-year-OldS Wnlcn
have run but did not win this meeting,
five furlongs-Urania QlO, j. Reagan, .
TO - first. Midgley second, Cockade third
Third race-the Broadway stakes, about
/ 400 yards-Stonenell an Doggett | to
10) first Discount second. Time, - "a
COnly two starters)
Fourth race-for three-year-oids, one
nile ard a furlong-Thurston COS. Dog
gett 10 3 first, Paris second Diaooius
third. Time. 200.
Fifth race-for three-year-oldS and W
ward which have run and not won 500
in 1891, five furlongs straisht-McihlYt
NOj. Hamilton, to ID first Ola DOMINION
second. Shadow third. Time l;0l 80.
Sixth raCe-halC mile straight-Harrl5
n07. Reiff, TO p first, Pandora lgeldins)
secor}. Pouch colo third. Time. ~ 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
PORTSMOUTH ASSOCIATION
STA TIE MISSION BoARDs REPORT rs
DISCUSSED BY DIR. HATCHER.
The Second District Prohibitionists will
net Nominate = Candidate for Congress.
Dem ocrats at baskerville.

NORFOLK. VA. October Especial
AT the meeting OF the Portsmouth Baptist
Association to-day three neN churches
were reported. Among the prominent Wis,
ltors are the following: Dr. Thomas, Of
Richmond College; Rev. DIR. william r.
Hatcher. Of Richmond. and q. ]. HOLIDAY,
OF the Virginia Baptist Orphanage. ,v,o
The Home Mission report showed SeliVo
contributed 10 the cause during the year
The report OF the sunday School ana
Bible board was ma De by Rev. a. ..
F'ristoe, OF Petersburg, discussed py
Rev. DIR. Pitcher and adopted american
Baptist Publication Society. made great
speech on the work of that society. lie
said they we're printing 10000 impressions
OF literature every DAY; thst me soc a',,Vs
an old Virginian. seventy years ago. TINS
society has given 1880 worth Of litera-
ture 10 Virginia since It was organized.
The ,TATE MISSION ErPoRr.
The State Mission report was submitted
by DR. Hall, OF Norfolk: ministerial edu-
cation by Dr. Pitcher. Both were dls,
cussed by Dr. Hatcher and others' ana
Al the close OF the associations ses-
sion this evening the funeral OF Miss
Maud Grimes, whose sudden death yes
terday at the association meeting has
been announced. took place from the
church.
pRoHrrITIoNIsrs DO NOT NOMINATE.
The Prohibitionists made no nop'ina-
ton for Congress today, No convention
was held and no nomination win be made.
II is believed there is a deal between the
Prohibitionists and Republicans.
Hon. u. Gardiner Tyler. Captain r. G.
Marshall and MIR. a. Il. Thorn addressed
big meeting OF Democrats at Hunters
Vile tonight. There was much enthu-
siasm.
The Prohibition paper the Pilot. viii
Appear Saturday; a morning and evening
edition VIII be published.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
The O,d-Time Circus Clown.

] wonder where's the circus clown, with
all his fun an noise
The Teller who jest ruled the ring when
you an me was boys"
1nereS lots o funny fellows now that
travel with the show:
But where's the old-time circus clown we
all Fnowed long ago?
/ remember. like twas vest a.Gly. lis
every smile an frJwn-
The capeis that he cut up WHEN the
circus come to town:
How the cd ringmaster nagged him; all
his frolic an his fuss:
Jest the best thing in the circus-was the
old-time clown TO US!
When he smiled. we fell to laughn': A1Ien
he laughed We give a shout,
We was always watcbn' for him and
a-follerin' him about;
He use 10 com. 80 regular that we know
ed him, up and down;
He was sOciable an lriendly-Was the
old-tlme circus clown.
We would jump behind his wagon. when
he wasn't tellin jokes.
An he'd give a grin o welcome; maybe
ask US how the folks;
He knowed the title boys an girls from
B,llville clean to Brown,
An they loved him-evey one o them
the old-timc circus clown.
I wonder where he's gone to now? The
circus comes along,
An the steam planners playin Of
screeChy sort o. song;
There's half a dozen painted chaps in
every street parade;
But their fun Is mighty solemn to the
fun the old clown made.
I wonder what's become O him? ] guess
they've laid him by,
Warn't use To three-Tnged circusses an
women kickin' high;
He kinder saw his time was up; the
circus lights grOWed dim,
An no couldn't see the faces Of the old
boys chcerin him.
Hes gone, an gone forever but on every
circus day.
When I sit with all the children where
the new clowns prance an play
My Old eyes grow right misty an tear
comes tumblin' down
From a old-time circus Teller, FOR the
old-time circus clown.
Frank l.. Stanton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
FAKRELL NOT ~ IHE FIGHT.
Smith, However, Won the Contest on the
Form,r's louI

DENVER. COL. oct. "a train of six
cars, with 10 passer gers, sporting and
professional and business men. left the
Union Depot at l o'clock to-day TO Wit
ness the fight between Denver Ed
Smith and Lawrence Farrell. whose real
name is William Keogh. The train stopped
at 80, few miles out, rng was p.,-I-
ed IN exactly the same spot where Smith
defeated Farrell eight years ago Rail
road ties furnished SEES. Smith weighed
in at $50 pounds and Farrell at 10.
M I idg, was not IN me Isht al an but
caught Smith in the face with his elbow,
and disrcgarded the referees WARNINGS.
He did this in the second, fourth fifth
and sixth rounds, and i'm the sixth the
decision was given TO Smith, although
Smith wished to continue the fight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
PROFESSOR DAVID SWING.
Too Late.

4 touching incident occurred not
long since in a little town not very iar
from Richmond. There were two broth
ers, who from the time OF their birth
10 the opening Of MANHOOD were constant
companions. With manhood came the
cares Of life and they drifted apart Each
one married and made their homes IN
different parts Of the State. Years went
by and, engaged as they were each with
his own duties in life. they never found
time 10 visit each other. Forty years
elapsed, they were now old men, with
hoary heads and boards white with the
SHOWS or many winters. one or them
determined that he would visit his broth
er. lie started on his way there but
stopped for a few days on the journey
to see some other relatives. Late one
evening he reached the little town where
his brother resided, and with heart
fun of tender memories OF the past, took
his way to his brothers house. The
house looked silent and deserted, the
window blinds were closed and there
was a general air OF gloom about the
place. His ring at the bell was answered
by member Of his brothers family,
attired in deep mourning, who. to his
eager inquiry for his brother answered.
He was buried yesterday evening The
old man sat down on the steps and
Nept bitterly TO think that after forty
long years of separa ton the face he
once loved so well was lying still and
silent beneath the sod never more 10
be seen Of men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
n POSTOFTICB ROBB8D.
The Harrisonburg Once BurglAri1ed
Stamps and Registered Letters Taken

HARRISONBURG. VA, Oct. S.-Spe-
cial.-When the clerks opened the post
Office here this morning they were as
founded to find that some time during
last night some person or persons had
forced open one OF the back windows OF
the building and broken open the door
OF the vault In which all stamps ETC.,
were kept. and had stolen therefrom all
stamps and registered letters and pack
ages that could be found. There were
500 worth OF stamps which the robbers
failed to find. The value of stamps, regis
tered packages etc, taken is estimated
by Postmaster Devier at between $500
and 500
Part of the tools used by the robbers
in opening the safe were left by the
safe. The tools had been stolen from "a
blacksmith shop in town. Suspicion
seems 10 point to three unknown men
who left here on the S:45 a. Nj. train to-
day. going south. They left the train at
Bowling's Mill. between here and Staun-
ton. There Is no station there, but the
train stopped TO load -four, and the men
left the train. Policemen Fultz went as
soon as he could In search OF them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
CORBETT TO MEET FITz.
REPORT THAT HE has DECIDED TO
FIGHT THE MIDDLEWEIGHT.
WIN Cover His Money and Will BE In
New York tn Mako tho "s'en
One Week From To-Day.

NEW YORK. oct. 3.-The Evening Tele-
gram prints the following T.,
! - ms Corbett has changed mis- mlnd
about lighting BOP Flt ld q ha ro[ ov ere
! come his objections TO meeting a fnldde-
| weight and has announced MS lnlehllV1i =
of covering FitZsimmons money, now heid
| by the sporting editor OF the Herald, ana
he will be In the city TO make the Hd'ch
one week from tomorrow.
Corbett communicated this Information
to prominent, sporting man TINS ai Ter.
noon, who said "Corbett VIII go INTO
this match against my judgment. i
furnished part OF the stake money for his
fight with Sullivan. but deplore MS &C,
ton in meeting middleweight. IL VIII
add nothing 10 his prestige IL he beats
Fitzsimmons, and IL Is a big chance. How
ever, ne knows best what he wishes 10
Corbetts action, in receding from the
position he assumed Monday, Is "A great
surprise to his friends and enemies alike
YITzsfMMoss Is THE CHAMPION.
NEW ORLEANS. oct. 3-The following
telegram was sent to-day by the olympic
club:
To James J. Corbett Boston, Mass:
At regular meeting Of the board OF di-
rectors of the Olympic Club, held Tuesday
October 2, 1894. a resolution was passed
unanimously declaring Robert F1tZslm-
mons the champion heavyweight OF the
world, and he will be compelled to De
can be found in the world The board
OF directors were compelled to take this
action on account Of your persistent re
fusal to meet Robert FitZsimmons. VINO
had complied with every requirement. and
the SubtCrfuge YOU resOrte1 TO, in causing
ODonnell to challenge FitZsimmons, is
not worthy Of consideration. II was in
the Olympic Club that the heavy weight
championship Of the world was lost Dy
John l.. Sullivan and won by you. and II
is now within the province and duty Of
the olympic Club TO declare Robert Fitz-
simmons the champion heavyweight OF
the world
CSigneO WILLIAM 4. SCTOLL.
President Olympic club.
A similar message was sent TO Robert
Fitzsimmons. al Newark. y. j.. notifying
him Of the clubs action, and that he Will
have to defend the champion heavyweight
title in the month Of February. 1895, against
the best man that can be found in the
world.
FITZsTMMONs is HAPPY.
DERBY, CONN, Oct Bob Fitzsim-
mons received a telegram from the New
York Herald tonight, stating that Corbett
had covered the money at the Herald
office FizsimmOns was about as much
pleased at the news as a boy with his
first pair OF pants. He said he would
meet Corbett at the Herald Office on
October 1lth, then sign an agreement, and
would do all he could to force Corbett
into signing. He says he is willing TO
make any reasonable sacrifice TO- bring on
the fight He will fight IN February, or
after Corhetts theatrical season closes.
He prefers lighting before the olympic
club, but will fight anywhere, for any
sum, and under almost any conditions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04

weddings that has occurred in Accomac
county in the last decade. The contract.
ing parties were Miss Bessie Kelly, OF
onancock, the only and beautiIul daugh,,
ter OF the late George w. Kelly. ana
Mr.. Arthur Saunders, of EastvilIe
Northampton equity. Va, son Of TIN
late James T. Saunders !,
The church building was tning OF
heautv The interior was an Eden OF
plants and beautiful flowers. tastefully
arranged for the wedding occasion by
master hand. Many OF the witnesses
repaired to luncheon at the nom OF
Kelly The numerous presents were cost
ly and beautiful. ,.<. ~
The luncheon over. the couple left on
the South-bound train for an eStehded
Trim. which will include Niagara Fals.
Saratoga, the Hudson river and many
other charming places
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
NEWPORT NEWS NOTES,
The Creasy-Ivy Wsddiag-A Dernocr attic
Club Organized.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Oct. a.-Spe-
cial.--Miss Ella Lee Ivy and DIR. w.
Franklin Greasy were married in the
First Baptist church this afternoon at
4:30 o'clock. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. NJ l.. Wood. assisted by
Rev. j, o. Moss.
The bride is the adopted douehter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Ivy. OF this city,
and Is an accomplished and beautiful
young lady. The groom is one of the
leading physicians OF Newport News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greasy left this evening
The Newport News Democratic Cam
paign Club was organized here last night.
with Captain j. +. Williams, president
i. NJ. Curtis. treasurer. and r. +. Mar
able. secretary. Senator John w. Daniel
and Hon. John Goode will be invited by
the club TO address the Democrats OF
Newport News during the campaign.
The chesapeake and Ohio steamship
Kanawha sailed this morning for Liver
pool.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
7VO DR4 MA1IC SCENES
Before tho LeSow Comm ttee-Goff To-.
tMrrs Nftieor Hn.ter


NEW YORK. Oct 2.-Those who were
fortunate enough to gain admittance to
the sessions of the LeXoW Inyestig itfOn
Committee to-day witnessed two scenes
decidedly dramatic in their nature Mrs
trCnlttel, the Russian woman. who. 81
most "a stranger in the country, running
a small cigar store, was arrested on the
charge Of keeping disorderly house and
kept in Jail many months, treated as
even the car OF Russia would not ire
an American according 10 Chief Counsel
Gof, was placed on the witness stand
She alleged that her arrest was due 10
her refusal to pay $50 TO the police. Tes-
bmony Of the witness remained mistaken
but the officers tried to explain the story
and could not agree as 10 the way the
thing happened. Mrs Urchittels children
are still in the orphan asylum, and the
lamentations and the apparent mental
suffering of the woman ELECTED sympathy
from all those who witnessed her exami-
nation. Steps Will he taken TO recover her
children for her without delay. During
her examination In the court-roo she
caught sight of Officer Hussey
She claims that the wardman is the
author OF all her " 1cG ENcItedly spring
ing up, she started and demanded her
children. 1t was with difficulty she was
pactied. Had she been able to understand
the English language and the American
customs, she must have enjoyed exquisite
revenge little later when Officer Hus-
sey was called to the stand.
oNF oF Fi's DRAMATIC SURPRISES.
He expected TO be called upon 10 explain
away ms connection with the case but
Chief Counsel Goff INDUCED in another
of those dramatic surprises. which he is
continually springing upon the New ! ork
public. Instead Of reverting 10 the events
OF the last few months. Mr. Goff inquired.
Now, Hussey, have you just threatened
10 shoot man IN this Court-room?" The
interrogatory was answered with q mega
tive. But officer Hussey grew red ana
hnH -.
dozen witnesses testified that he threat
enei 20 shoot Norbart Pheffer. an east
side Hebrew, employed by Mr.. Goff
The witness nearly tainted in the court
room at the evidence presented ngainst
MIN 10 show that he threatened TO XIII
Phener He reached for q glass Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-04
HE MOI 80 BADLY HUM
Admiral schufsldt Expects to be Out 1"
Few Day..

LEEsBURG. VA. oct 5.-sp ,orown
Admiral Schufeldt. who was tnro~ az,
from his carriage here on Mona i badIy
his horse running away, was NOT SO pei" cur
hurt as supposed. HIS FACED Ge several
u, mr se's se1eI p"tb bruises but his physician
says no Se' bones were broken There are
no internal injuries; he IS So si out in U y
today, and thinks he VIII De ou' III I"
week or ten days.