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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
ARGUMENT, THEN MURDER
ONE NEGRO STdBS ANOTHER 70
DE4TH AZ FIYETyETILLI.
Divorce Salts In the AshevIiIe Courts-Lirg
Guns Assailsnis Convicted Nan-
d-rbilrs Party.

ASHEvILLE, y. c., March Especial
A Raleigh special says: Lucien Herring
and John Green. living near FayetteVllc'
got into a religious argument yesterday.
The argument developed into quarrel
and finally into a fight. 1t ended by Green
stabbing Herring TO death The murderer
was arrested
The perpetrators OF the Ling Gun
outrage have been convicted Of muir
derous assault at Marshall, Madison coun-
ty. and when sentence is passed, Norm
Carolina will have done her fun duty III
the matter There is no doubt the con-
vcted men will suffer the full penalty
Of the law. and they deserve II; lor'
while there was nothing I'm the testimony
on the trial TO connect them with poor
Guns death which must have occurred
some time after the assault OF whicn
they we're convicted yet the people or
the neigborhood in which the outrageous
affair happened seem morally certain
these men were In some unexplained man
ner responsible, directly or indirectly, for
the wretched Chinamans untimely end.
George W. Vanderbilt and his guests
have returned 10 New York.
Eleven divorce suits have been brought
to the next term OF our Superior Court,
which Will begin here next week.
j. y. Brevard. one Of the most prom-
nent merchants of Ashevile. made an
assignment to-day for the benefit Of his
creditors. His liabilities amount approx
mately TO $4,000 and his assets estimated
10 be $4,000. J. A. Porter is assignee.
Local creditors generally receive first
preferences In the deed Of trust. Heavy
endorsements outside his regular business
IS responsible for his failure. II is gem
orally believed his creditors will be paid
In full eventually.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
DEATH OF JUDGE DABNEl
NE ExPTrED YESTERDAY At HIS
NOME IN POUHATAN.
One of the Most widely Known Men J" '"e
Siate-Literary C1aims-Hr' mos ''-
Ter Recommended as His Successor.

poWuATAN COURTHOUSE, VA
March 5.-special.-Judge william Iop'
Dabney Judge OF the County Court oil
Cumberland and Powhatan, died at MS
residence here this morning at O'CLOCK
| lie had been in feeble health for some
time past. but his death was neverlhe-
less. n surprise Yesterday he sat up anu
talked frequently to some persons VINO
| called 70 see him. and ii was generally De-
ueved he mad revived and that he wouio
hold the county court to-day. His death
was without struggle lie seemed q"
have simply fallen asleep.
Judge Dabney was highly respected and
was REGARDED az pure and upright man.
In view OF the fact that the Legislature
Is I'm session. his death was reported by
the clerk at once 10 the Governor 4
large mass-meeting was held In the court
house to-day. and Mr. Thomas NJ Miller
waa unanimously recommended as ms
successor.
JUDGE Dabney was one OF the most wide
" known men in the State or virginia.
He was a member Of distinguished
family Of people and traced his history
back beyond the days Of the Revolu-
hatan where he lived most Of his lie
Judge Dabncy knew nearly every promi-
nent family OF people in the state.
lie took a special pride and deep IN
terest In tracing the geneaoiogles OF
prominent Virslmans. and I'm studying the
oldest traditions and history OF virginia
people and institutions. He wrote great
many highly interesting letters on ola
Virginia history. He kept a running his
tory Of all the prominent people ana
events Of Virginia. and as conversa-
tionalist on old time "reminiscences, he was
intensely interesting. being wonderfully
well informed in this direction.
Judge Dabney was literary man of
high repute. He was 2 careful student.
widely read. and wrote I'm clear polished
style In the field Of literature In this
STATE he viii be generally missed. and
his position i'm this respect will be hard TO
fll Many Of his writings are regarded
as authority on the subjects dealt with.
and u.s. an ANTIQUARIAN his equal can
hardly be found in this State.
lie has held the position Of Judge
of PoWnatan county FOR many years.
IT'S official administration was a
wise and good ono. He was one
Of the most charitable Of men, and
had "a kindly and sympathetic heart. He
made one Of the best and most popular
iudges pOwhatan county ever had. He /
was beloved as much as any man In the
county. vas a kind and loving father.
devoted husband. and an honorable. high |
toned gentleman. He was q member OF !
The legislature. before ard after the war. |
and was q strong and vigorous speaker.
For fifteen years he has been in de- |
clnirS health. and OF late his relations |
and friends entertained little hope of |
his recovery.
lie leaves a wife. four sons. and three
daughters 10 mourn their loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
DBfTH Or DR. SH4NkS.
a Vell-Known Presbyterian Clergyman.
Acquitted of Hsinous rhine.

DANVILLE. VA, March Especial
Rev. Or. ID. W. Shanks. whose critical
Illness has been reported 10 The Times
died yesterday morning Il little after mid
night.
HIS death had been almost hourly ex-
pected for three days past.
Or. Shanks had been sick about two
weeks. At times he would rally. and II
was the hope and prayers Of those whom
he served. as well as those Of other de-
nominations. that he would be spared 10
his church and his family.
David William Shanks was born in the
town Of Fincastle Botetourt county. Va.
about sixty-four years ago. He was a son
of Colonel Thomas Shanks.
Deceased was educated at Washington
and Lee University. Washington College.
and the Theological Seminary, at Hamp-
den-Sidney. graduating from each with
high honOrs. He entered the ministry
about the year 1861 and after many years
Of labor in his Masters vineyard, was
forced 10 retire from active work owing
10 be an afiiction, which has finally ended
a noble honorable. and useful life.
Last summer, when the health of Rev.
Dr. Alexander Martin broke down and he
was unable TO FIJI the pulpit OF the First
Presbyterian church. OF this city. Dr.
Shanks came here from Lexington, MS
home. to supply for Or. Martin during
his illness. He soon became very popular
as a preacher and as man.
The remains accompanied by a number
of friends and the family Of the deceased.
left here this morning for Lexington, and
the funeral took place there this after
noon.
Charles Allen, the negro who was ar
rested in North Danville i'm September
last. charged with assaulting n white wo-
man, was to-day tried in the Hastings
Court and acquitted Of the charge.
1t will be remembered that an effort
was made to lynch Allen, and the Dan
vile military was called out TO protect
him. 1t was necessary for the military TO
guard the Jail several days. II turned
out, however. that the negro had attempt
ed no assault, was drunk, and knew not
what he was doing. If he had any OBJ
ject in view 1t was robbery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
DUyPHY MAY BE ARREST m.
Mr.. Croker Very Angry About the Con-
rr.ssman'. Alteration Concerning EIin.

The New York Sun Of yesterday prints
this dispatch from san Antonio. Tex:
Richard Croker the Tammany chief,
was very angry when reporter to-day
showed him the published dispatches
stating that Congressman Durphy. IN his
letter OF resignation. had arraisned him
as the instigator. promoter. rewarier. and
upholder Of fraudulent votes and election
crimes In New York. Mr. Croker said.
If Dunphy made those charges against
me I will have him arrested. ! never
encouraged fraudulent voting. and II any
one in New York violates the election
laws Tammany Hall Will prosecute him.
/ do not care 10 make any answer 10
Mr. Dunphy's charges until have seen
his letter.
He had better attend 20 his affairs In
the Second district II Mr.. Dunphy thinks
Tammany is going 20 pieces and losins
strength. he will be taught differently
this fan. will meet ali his charges. but
DO not care TO further discuss the mat
ter unit | have seen Dunphy's letter"
The Hon. Bourke Cochran. Of New York.
will arrive here this week.
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Denounced MING RULE.
Judge Robertsonss Strong srssch At Ros "a
oko-The Mayoraity Contest.

ROANOKE. VA. March Especial
The Democratic meetings In The five wards
tonight to select new City Executive
Committee were largely attended The
following is the choice made:
First Ward-Hon. W r. Dupuy. Lewis
| ". Tcrrll. and Charles ]. Stewart.
Second Ward-Robert f. Scott. Ram
dolph Hicks. ana Edward Thompson.
Third Ward-P. J. Greeley John A..
Doanberger. and S. r. selbert.
( Fourth Ward-B. o. Mays, Edward Nc
Carthy and Archer a. Payne
Firth Ward-E. 3. CraDill, A. J.
Davis. and James a. Otey'
In the First ward meeting Judge Will
liam Gordon Robertson. candidate for
mayor. made stirring speech. in which
he denounced ring rule and declared he
would not enter a primary for the nomi-
nation. lie said he would, however. sup
port the nominee of the party. The Vets
and Drys entered the fight. II being un-
derstood the latter favored primary
but the former captured majority of
the committee.
Roanoke's baseball enthusiasts are ar
ranging to put "a strong team in the
field. and considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
entering the State league.
During the recent revival at Calvary
BAPTIST church. there were fifty pro-
LESSONS OF faith and twenty accessions
TO the church.
The MelrOse Manufacturing Company's
mill started UP Saturday with twenty
five men and orders for several weeks
ahead. among them a 5000 church near
Hollns. Il $500 residence at Blacisburs.
for v. W. Geay, and several houses
here
The Republican Executive Committee
has organized, with G.. May as chairman.
Lewis Smith. secretary. and j. T. Haw-
idns treasurer. A ticket for the city
Offices will be put in the field for the
first time since 1887.
Vernon McCiue, Of Blue Ridge Springs,
fell between two ears at Bonsack about
midnight Saturday night while stealing
ride on a freight train. and was so horri-
bly, maneled that he died in an hour He
was twenty-five years old and married.
Lieut.-Col. ". ;. Pole. Second Virginia
Regiment officers of Roanoke Machine
Works Guards. and Roanoke Light In
fantfy. accompanied by Mayor Trout and
many prominent citizens of Roanoke, at
tended the funeral Of General Early to-
day
The outfit Of the Record Publishing
Company. owners of the Roanoke Daily
Record. an afternoon paper, was sold at
auction this morning 10 satisfy "a judg-
ment. :. Hamilton Graves, a youuG attor-
ney. becoming the owner. The price paid
was SSo5. for what cost about 5000 eigh-
teen months ago \ joint stock company
Will probably be formed and continue
the publication. For the present James A.
pueh. who has been doing the editorial
work for some time. will be in charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
Il DRdWBRTBGE CASE.
An Interesting Tttai tn Middtesex-Noyei
Questions Involved.

SALUDA, VA. March 5.-Special.-rhe
February term Of court has been pro-
jected into March by the chronic Urbanna
creek bridge case. The owners refuse 10
open the drawbridge only TO crafts hav-
ing stationary masts. Canoemen have
long sought to have IL condemned as a
nuisance or obstruction and recently,
having obtained an Indictment employed
counsel TO aid the Commonwealth, but
have failed TO get a settlement as the
jury. which stood five TO seven for ac-
quittai. had TO be discharged.
The case seems 20 be a novel one in
this country, and only one English court
has given an opinion bearing on 1t.
quite large number Of violators OF
the Gull law having been apprehended
and fined by oyster inspector Hart, have
sought redress IN this court. through
counsel. who question the validity Of the
law. After hearing argument most % the
day Saturday. Judge Garnette adjourned
court, reserying his decision until fu-
ture term.
Mrs. Charles l.. Palmer formerly Miss
Ida Hatch. Of Baltimore. died very sud
denly al her home. near Glenn, on Fri
day morning.
The hopeful trucker IS again preparing
for large shipments OF peas this season
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
SUMNER SCHOOL or METHODS
To be Held this Year at Bedford City-A
Wedding

BEDFORD CITY. VA. March 5.-Spe-
cial.-The Virginia Summer School Of
Methods viii hold its session for 1891
at this place. stanton, Salem, and Bed
fora city have been making strenuous
efforts To have its next session held in
their respective cities. and the decision
OF Manager +. c. Glass, 10 bring IL TO
this place is another feather In our cap.
The summer School Of Methods it only
two years old. II was the logical out
growth OF the various summer normal
schools, which had often been held in
various sections OF the State. During
the past two years Il has only received
the benefit OF an allowance from the
Peabody fund. but this year the State
appropriates $500 This will allow
stu further extension OF the plan. The
corps OF teachers and curriculum will
be enlarged. making II the most complete
school OF the kind ever held IN Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
TOOK roo mUcH srRrcHNINE.
Mr.. Hardy Comes Near Dying from Acct
dsnfai Oyerdoss-Chesterfieid FIRE.

PETERSBURG, VA, March Especial.
Mr.. Hardy. a citizen Of Lynchburg. came
near killing himself here to-day with
strychnine. He has been using 50 many
drops Of the poison for weak eyes. and
this morning, instead of going to his ply
stefan to drop the strychnine for him, he
did so himself, and the result was that
he got an overdose and was thrown into
commissions He was taken TO the office OF
Dr. :. W. Budd. where he was attended
by that physician and Or. II. G. Leigh.
Mr. Hardy has been lying in Or. Budd' :
Office all day, but this afternoon he IS
thought to be out of danger
At a meeting of the Petersburg Typo
graphical Union. held to-day the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term President, Charles a. Clark; Vice
President. b. :. Turner; Secretary, w. ID.
Straitman; Financial Secretary, William
Campbell; Treasurer. T. T.. owen; Ser
geant-at-Arms. A. 5. Harrison; Trustees.
F. 7. Straitman, u. +. Rahely. and Ed
ward Murray
The Rev. n. W. Battle, d. D. pastor
Of the First Baptist church. has been
invited 10 deliver the literary address at
the commencement Of Hollins. Institute
next June. Or. Battle preached the bacca-
laureate sermon for this college at it's
last commencement.
DR.. Battle is also engaged for Shorter
College, Rome, Ga, on the 18th of June
next.
About $1,000 Of the new Petersburg
water Improvement bonds have been sold
These bonds are to run forty years and
bear per cent. interest.
There were large additions to all of the
churches here yesterday.
a fire occurred in Chesterfield county
yesterday which destroyed several out
houses on the farm of Mr.. b. d. Akers
The farm is being cultivated by Mr.. Louis
Fresney, Mr.. Akers' brother-in-law, who
lost all of his farming implements.
The condition Of MIR. j. NJ Brockwell.
of Prince George county, who fell down
flight of stairs on the rear Of Mr.. j. NJ.
Newcomb's store. in this city, on Satur-
day. is quite critical.
The new iron bridge which is TO take the
place Of what Is known as Campbell's
bridge. across the Appomattox river. has
arrived, and the work Of putting Il in
place will begin on Wednesday next. The
cost of the new bridge is to be paid by
both the city OF Petersburg and the coun-
~ OF Chesterfield
The Executive Committee OF the Gem
trail Lunatic Asylum will meet the Execu-
tive Committee Of the Eastern Lunatic
Asylum. at Williamsburg. tomorrow. The
committee OF the Central Asylum wishes
TO get some idea OF the working OF the
water works OF the Eastern Asylum. with
view OF establishing like works at the
Central Asylum
Mr.. Nayerly Eckels. = widely-known
young man, is critically i'll, and is not
expected to survive through the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
National Democratic Leaders Gathering at
san Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO. TEN. March st is
rumored here on good authority that there
is something important beyond the move
ment Of the leading Democratic politicians
of New York in San Antonio. Hon. Fred
erick Coudert arrived here about Il week
ago. and is still in the city visiting MS
sOn.in-iaw.
Richard Croker, the Tammany Han
leader, has been here two days, and say ,
he don't know how much longer ne VIII
remain. a private message was receiver
here last evening stating that Hon. bourne
Cochran is on his way to san ANTONIO
and would probably arrive Neuhesuay'
He is accompanied by his wife VINO Is al
invalid They will remain here some
time On ton of this a dispatch was re-
ceived here to-day stating that Mayor
Gilrov Of New York, who IS on MS way
~ California, would arrive this week,
stopping of here a few days. Mayor dii-
row visited San Antonio about TWO years
ago. and he is said 10 have suggested 10
the Tammany and anti-snapper leaders
that this city would be good quiet place
in which to hold a conference.
Mr. Croker was seen to-day by the
Southern Associated Press correspondent.
and asked If the gathering Of the Demo-
cratic leaders here was or any slgnln-
canoe. He replied that he was not aware
that any Of the leaders were coming 10
San Antonio He expressed surprise upon
being informed that Mr.. Coudert was al
ready here. and claimed that Messrs.
Cochran and Gilroy's proposal 10 visit
San Antonio was news 10 him. IL is also
reported that Governor Hogg will visit
San Antonio and be present at the pro-
posed conference. Richard Croker left
tonight for the ranch Of John 4. Morris
the New York horseman, situated forty
miles north OF here. He will return 10
San Antonio on Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
An Encounter With Il Wn.r

PAMPLlN CITY. VA. March 5.-sne-
ciai'-on the night OF Friday last one OF
our prominent colored citizens had ouite
an exciting encounter with what Is ann
posed TO be a wolf. He was aroused bv
nearing the squealing of pig, and SELL
ms his gun "a single barreD ran TO his
pen ana biazed away at random. M
sooner mad the smoke from the gun
cleared away than the stranger made a
vicious attack upon the man. who used
with vigor the butt OF his gun. soon do
molishing the stock.
He then retreated beating off the enemy
as best he could with the barrel. until
ne reached his open door. through which
ne made good his escape. The animal is
stu at large seeking whom and what
he may devour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
NORTH CAROLINA VETERANS.
They will Hold Meetings aud Adopt Reso
lutions of Respect 10 General Early

RALEIGH. ". c.. March 5.-Specal.-
Colonel T.. d. Hall. president Of the North
Carolina Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton. has published a request TO all camps
I'm the state to hold meetings and adopt
resolutions of respect TO the memory OF
the late General Jubal a. Early.
Ex-Governor Jarvis will deliver the lit
erary address at the commencement OF
Robson Institute. Lumberton, n. c..
which takes place Friday, June 18th.
State Treasurer Tate. who has been
sick at his home in Morganton for some
time. returned to Raleigh to-day to resume
the duties Of his office. His health is en-
tirely restored.
The Chamber Of Commerce has decided
10 expend $50 per month In advertising
the city OF Raleigh and the advantages
it offers TO both capiatl anil labor
1t is announced that the death OF Mr.
George G.. Lobdel. the head Of the great
Lobdeu Car Wheel Works. Wilmington,
Del. will not in any way interfere with
the contract which has been made for
the establishment OF branch factory
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06

CHICAGO ILL, March 5.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee met IN
this city to-day and decided 70 hold the
state convention AT Springfield, on Wed
nesday. June 9th. The committee also
decided 10 refer the matter OF a United
States senatorial nomination 10 the coun-
" conventions, being the same action as
taken by the committee I'm 1890. and
which resulted in the election Of Senator
Palmer.
For senator two names were discussed.
william r. Morrison and Frank Nc
Neagh. Neither Governor Altgeld nor
Mayor Hopkins was mentioned.
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Pickett Camp.

The Picket Camp held a large and en-
thusiastic meeting last night The in
N1tation 10 cooperate with the soldiers
and sailors monument was accepted. The
following applicants were elected: Geo.
h. Cosbell, II. B. Crubbs l. Andrews,
ana X. l.. Clay. \ telegram from Cen
efai Eariy's family was received thank
ing the Camp for their resolutions. adopt
ca IN regard to his death. Papers on the
Merrlmack and on the first Manassas
We're read by comrades Captain Char
les III. Hasker. and Comrada r ~
Smith. After much routine business thu
camp adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06

Or. W T. Oppenhlmer advises every
one 20 be vaccinated as a precautionary
measure against that dread disease, the
smallpox. Or. Oppenhimer has been
officially notified Of one case Of small
pox existing in ,Powhatan county, about
twenty miles from this city.
Every available precaution has been
taken to quarantine all suspected cases
IN PoWhatan. Too many safeguards
against the spread Of the disease how
ever. cannot be taken. and for that rea-
son Or. Oppenhimer would advise every
one 10 be vacclnated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06

1t will begin at Randolph-Macon
Academy on June 2sth and continue four
weeks.
The best educational talent VIII be
secured and a large attendance Is expect
ed.
1t was rumored SATURDAY night that
an attempt would be H'aoe 20 release
Milton o. Arlington. Judge Brown did
not give much credence 70 ,he rumor.
but thought II advisable 10 place a
small guard in the JAIL NO attempt was
made, and Arlington was taken TO the
penitentiary yesterday.
Mr.. James l.. Arthur. Jr.' and Miss
Daisy Black were married at Fruit Hill
tn this county. tonight.