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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
SCHOONER DARE SUNK.
The Grew Rescued-Mechsnics Seeking
Employment at Newport News.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. l3.-Special.-Th
schooner Virginia Dare. Capt. Foxwell.
while coming down Chesapeake Bay
from Baltimore, with cargo of coal,
suddenly sprung a leak and sank in sew
enteen feet OF water, near Back River
Point. Va. The four men who constituted
the crew were taken off by Capt. Gordon
In a canoe, and landed ut old Point. They
obtained shelter last night on the light
house tender Jessamine. They reached
this city to-day.
Numbers OF mechanics around this city
and section have gone to Newport News
TO seek employment at the ship yard at
that place. The cause OF the influx of
workmen into Newport News at this
time. they coming not only from various
sections OF this State but from the North
as well. was the report that about a
thousand men would be put 10 work in
the yard there this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
srRIDEAyAr WINS rnE POINTER.
Bessie Shoups and Aiiene Show Good
w L In The Softer Derby

GRAND FUNCTIONS, TENN. Febl3.-
The competition I'm the Pointer Derby Of
the United states trial was resumed TINS
morning The weather was cold and
cloudy. gradually growing warmer and
more favorable Strdeaway beat Don by
a narrow margin. he having me better
range. but no superiority in bird work.
Hempstead Bean disposed Of Lads Rush
rather easily. This ended the stake. Il.
.. DanOrs Strideaway was irst, -. &.
Ritchey's Don second. Hampstead tarm
dog Hempstead Bean, third.
The Setter Derby had sixteen starters.
Aiiene and Lightheid ROsaie ran an eN-
cellent heat, both doing accurate point
work. Allene was "a bit wider ranged and
somewhat quicker. Eli was also superior
I'm point Of work. TOp7y's Rod ana Bes-
sic ShOupe ran an excellent heat, both
showing quite finished abilities IN nndlng
and pointing and also IN range ana bra
ranging These two heats were the best
Of the day. Antonette beat Collie White
in an Indifferent heat. Maid and Betsy
ran a Commonplace heat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Even This Justice Denied

The people OF Norfolk-the Democratic
people-are trying 10 apply a very sim
pie remedy. They are asking for good
electoral board. but the delegates in tho
General Assembly block the way and re-
iuse so Tar 10 consent To the plan pro-
posed. They stand in as machine men
and decline 10 yield their consent for the
Legislature to appoint the board asked
for IN the interest OF fair elections. Leg
lsiatlke courtesy Is so great that three
the Assembly. and supposed To be repre-
senting the city. count for more than five
hundred who beg for better methods
Norfolk Landmark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
PREFERRED CREDfIORs.
j. w. AIspau:h lilies Another Paper-in
Memorial of His Wife.

memorial oi Ills WIZ.
WINSTON, y. c., Feb. Especial
Colonel J. W. AlspaUgh. who assigned
yesterday. fled another paper today. max
ing A. II. Motley & Co., OF Rsidsvile.
preferred creditors for $500 additional.
The Hcsperan Society Of Salem Fee
male College rendered an interesting play
last night and tonight, entitled "The
Chaperon." The college chapel was
crowded both nights. Misses Agnes Stall
ings and Marie jefferson. OF Virginia
took prominent parts I'm the play
romantic marriage was celebrated sun
day on the Norfolk and Western passenger
train between Winston and Roanoke. The
contracting parties-Niss Alice Moore ana
Mr. r. s. LemOns-were from Stoneviile.
The old folks opposed. and this was the
second attempt TO run away The con-
ductor kindly consented 10 have the en-
gineer "sIow up the train I'm order that
the event might be sOemniZed in me
same county where the license was OBJ
tanned Mr.. Lemons had secured a divine
and the marriage vow was taken IN the
presence Of a Jolly crowd. Captain stan
field. the polite conductor, made no charge
for having the train TO SLOW up.
The newly-married couple got off
at their home. Stoneville, where they
were teDueIfu I'trpliOh ny th'i iAir""''
The engineer opened his throttle and
made up all lost time for the marriage.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Judge NJ b. Wood, Of Bristol. Tenn,
and Mrs. Mamie Benton, Of Winston, TO
take place in this city on the 9th in
slant. Judge Wood * a native OF Nr-
ginia. and Is quite wealthy.
Colonel James Garitty president Of a
national bank at COrsi'ana. Tex. has sent
a check for 800 to Principal Clewell, Of
the Salem Female College. TWO hundred
dollars Of the amount is to be spent in
erecting series Of granite steps in the
college yard as a memorial 10 his wife,
Mrs. Emma Moore Garitty. who died last
year. and who was formerly an esteemed
pupil of the old college
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
THEIR FORTIETH ANNIFERsARf
The Y. NJ. q. A. Celebrate II VII" i"'eiest-
Ing Exerclses-EIection Of oficers.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Richmond held its anhudi e'eeuioh
of officers YESTERDAY. and last evening
celebrated the fortieth anniversary Oh the
foundation of the association WIN III
teresting and appropriate eAei0iSes III
the main hall.
THE hall was well filed with the friends
of the organization. and the stage was
occupied by the officers and board OF
directors of the association ana a num-
Der OF ministers, while number more OF
the latter were in the audience. Inc eX-
ercises were interspersed with well rem
dered vocal selections by Messrs. }. W.
rribbett, 6. W. Hunter. Jr., NIthers
Miller. Jr., Stewart Hopkins. and Mrs.
Jasper =. Rowe. Rev X. y. GOODWIN
offered prayer and Rev. Or. George
Cooper led a brief responsive service.
The report OF the treasurer, Mr.. John
r. West. showed the financial condition
20 be one OF concern 20 the friends OF
the association-the total Indebtedness be-
ing $4,000. The subject is further treated
in the presidents report.
Mr.. George T. Tibbitts. the general
secretary. also made well considered
report full of facts very interesting TO the
friends Of the association.
The President Report.
The report Of Mr.. ). W. Trayers CON
tanned a brief history OF the work of
the association. and was full Of both
financial problems and bright hopes for
the future. After referring In graceful
terms to the anniversary occasion, he
paid a high compliment 10 General Secre-
tary Tibbetts. and the working of every
department. This report, which is of
the greatest interest to the friends and
members OF the association, will be pub
lished in Sundays issue.
DR.. fairs Address.
Rev. James Y. Fair, d. d.. was then in
PRODUCED and made an address replete
with eloquent and poetic illustrations.
Taking the letters Y. NJ. c. A. over the
entrance arch OF the building as his sub
ject, he made the marks which form
them in the dead stone glow in the
minds eye with the fire Of his eloquence
until they seemed set in diamonds. His
address was as practical as il was in
spring, and the appeal for the churches
to support the association was an ear
nest one. Dr. Tudor offered prayer. ana
the Rev. Pike Powers closed with the
benediction.
At the close of the exercises the au-
dience dispersed to the various parts OF
the building. and many were interested
spectators Of the exercises in the gym
nasium
The Annual Election
The officers elected for the ensuing year
at the meeting Of the active members OF
the association In the afternoon were as
follows: ). ~ 1ravers. president. w j.
Nhitehurst, first vice-president; G. W.
Tanner, second vice-president: Howard
SwiEeford, third vice-presldent. Direct
ors: The above and John r. West. John
n. Lancaster, X. :. Kosher, Il. r. Man-
ford, Joseph Bryan, w. c. West, Joseph
h. Montgomery. q. b. Sydnor. Jr.. Joseph
w Blanton, John Morton, and ID. >.
Bennett.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
SUDDEN DEATH or 4 FARMER.
He Psrtook Freely of Corn whisky and
rpir~d soon Aff~rward

GREENSBORO. n. c.. Feb. Especial.
W q. Branson, OF Level Cross, Randolph
county, dropped dead here this afternoon.
He came here this morning with a wagon
lead of fresh meat which he sold at the
market. and after partaking very freely
OF corn whisky, was In the act OF hitch
inn, his mules preparatory to starting for
he rcme. when he reeled and fell. 4
friend who was near rushed 10 his as
sietance. but found he was dead. A bottle
hatf full OF corn whisky was found on
his person. The body was taken in charge
nv he county authorities. Deceased was.
a wer-to-do farmer. and leaves a wife
and two children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
A New cnrs for Rheumatism.

JoscpA v. Dory. OF Warsaw. III. was
troubled with rheumatism and tried q
number OF different remedies. but saws
meme OF them seemed TO do him any rooa.
but finally he got hold of one that spee3i-
~ cured him. He was much pleased with
II. and felt sure that others Similarly
afnieted would like 10 know what The
remedy was that cured him. He states
for the beneft Of the pubic that n h.
called Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For
sale by Owens 4 Minor Drug Company,
=. =: Slaughter. T.. r. Reeves 4 Co.
snd n q yarstmsnns dsuEgistA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Rishnn Rnndnlnh nf City Point.

CITY POINT, VA. Feb Especial
Notwithstanding the rain and wind storm
that visited US on Monday, a large and
attentive audience gathered to hear
Bishop Randolph on the occasion Of his
first visit to this place since the division
Of the Diocese.
The impressive rites of baptism and
confirmation added TO the interest, and
the Bishops fine discourse was highly ap-
pTeciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Mr. Pannell's Funeral.
Sndden Dfnth Of VIZ. Glover.

13.-Special.-M Chapman Glover died
suddenly. yesterday at his residence in
this county. near Glenmore. Perhaps no
citizen in buckingham was more re-
spected than Mr.. Glover. His death is
attributed to apoplexy.
The course OF The Times in regard TO
the election frauds perpetrated under the
Mccormick law is being en-
dorsed by many fair-minded men Of all
political parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Funeral of Rev. Mr.. Adam.

WELDON. y. c.. FEB. C.-Special--ln
the death OF Rev. :. u. Adams, which oc-
Cured here yesterday. notice Of which
appeared i'm your columns to-day. the
Methodist Church has lost one OF It's most
honored servants, and his people IN TINS
district are sadly bereaved. Appropriate
rsrvices were held over him at his
boarding house this moning. and then
the remains we're taken aboard a Sea-
board Air Line train for his home In
Carthage. where the funeral and inter-
ment will take place tomorrow morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14

In an interview yesterday Mr.. Ashton
Starke stated that he would not be a
candidate for Mayor He said that he
teen and honor shown him by his
friends, in requesting him TO be cand-
date for the mayoralty. but, after con-
sldering the matter carefully. he had de-
cIded not TO enter the contest
Col. William Il. Tanner, whose name
has also been mentioned in connection
with the mayoralty. said yesterday that
ne had not as yet decided whether he
would be a candidate or not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
CITY OF PARIS AND NEW YORK.
These Ships to be- Repaired at Newport
News-Ofher Work Expected There.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Feb. 13.-Spe-
tiai.-The large steamship City OF New
York, OF which so much has been said
and written within the past few weeks,
has at last arrived at the shipyard here
TO undergo a general oyerhauling.
The fact that the New York and City
of Paris were 10 be repaired at the yard
here has been advertised far and near,
and as consequence mechanics have
been drawn here from almost every Sec
ton OF the country.
The New York Is expected to be done
I'm about three weeks. and the Paris will
he put In the dock as soon as she is com
pietef, and viii he here about the same
length of time. In addition 10 this ana
other repair work. II is announced that
work on the new Government gunDoats
Will be commenced this week. and the
force engaged now will be kept steadily
at work Tor some time to come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
two Hates IN san ntonIo Burned.

SAN ANTONIA, TEN, Feb. I3.-Fire
early to-day destroyed the st. Lonard
and Central hotels. together with all
their furnishings. The hotels adjoin each
other and were filled with guests, all
of whom escaped but I'm their night
clothes. and without baggage. The loss
is placed at 100000. The new court
hol Sc was damaged $4,000. Tie losses
are about one-half insured. Firemen
Zantzinger. Ed Iargrave, and L. ,Bas-
tain were buried beneath the falling
debris, and seriously. perhaps fatally. in
JLItd. The fire began in the Central
Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
House Burned on Bake Street

At l:lH o'clock this morning AN alarm
OF fire was turned in from Box so 20
corner OF 81. John and Cout,s streets
caused by the partial burning or an.
house OF Mr. John ). Lauterbach. So
3 Baker street The tire was caused br
the explosion OF a lamp. Tho loss VIII
be about 500 or $500, on which The IN.
surance IS $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
,loyements Of War ship.

FORT MONROE. VA, Feb. B.-The
life-saving tender Maple having OH board
Secretary Carlisle and party, lett mere
this morning for Norfolk. preparatory 10
returning 10 Washington.
The steamer New York passed lot
Newport News this morning 10 De
locked and repaired.
The dynamite cruiser Nesuviis, en-
gagged Ia blowing up wrecks. is at Nor
FOLK Tor coal ana torpedoes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14

AT the close OF last year the State OF
California had a population OF 800 900.
and since 1850 the assessed value OF prop
erty has just doubled. She has the lsrg-
est per capita wealth OF any State in
the Union, and her savings banks now
have on deposit sl3s0o0.0pl. She ranks
first among the States In the production
of gold, wine. honey. oranges, almonds.
and wanuts. and rs running close 10
the first on many other products. Last
year her mines yielded gold 20 the value
Of $4,000. 900. and other minerals 10 the
value Of H,ooo0oQ. San Francisco IS now
the leading whaling port OF the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
OBITUARY.
Fr nix w. nr ttinxham. Jr

Mr.. Frank W. Brittingham. Jr. son NJ,
Mr.. Frank w Brittingham. ~ New Yors
died this morning at 1915 o'clock AZ III,
residence OF his uncle Captain John
Curtis. on Church Hill. Young Brltfifs.
ham was about twenty-f0ur years ~
age. lie had been here on "A visit shont
five weeks. He was young man IN
many admirable characteristics. ana Wa.
highly esteemed by all who know h.,0
The cause OF his untlmcly dcath p..
consumption. The interment win p.
made In Hollywood cemetery ami pa.
funeral announcement will De made lafa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Caught on n fridge

EUFACLA. ALA. Feb. l3.-rhe Geor-
gis Central train while crossing the Chat
tahoochee river bridge. near here this
morning, caught n party Of men with the
following results: John Davis. killed:
William Green. both legs broken. will
die.
The others escaped by swinging to the
cross ties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
or for Roanoke.

The eighteenth annual convention Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
NH convene in the city of Roanoke to-
unusual interest Secretary Il. r.. Mich
acls, with large delegation OF railroad
men, viii leave to-day TO attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
BEN WHITE CONVICTED.
COUNSEL SUBMITS mrs CASE WITH
our DEFENCE OK 1HG UMENT.
Both Prisoners Sentenced 20 be Hanged
March 30. Next--Msuy bills OF tSeep-
lions FiieJ--PrIsoners Returned.

MANASSAS. VA, Feb. l3.-Special.--
The tria, OF Ben White was resumed this
morning. Mrs. Myrtle +. Elliott, one OF
the wronged ladies. was tho frst witness
called for the prosecution. In their zeal
Tor their client the counsel for defence
subjccted the witness 20 a cross-examina-
ton. which caused the Court TO rule that
he should not badger and torment the
witness. Mrs. Elliott said she was TWEEN
~ years OF age and had been married
three months. As she related her story
many eyes in the courtroom were dimmed
with tears.
No Defence.
Mrs. Helm was noxt sworn. and stated
In substance exactly the same as MrS'
Elicit. Joseph Mayhugh TESTIFIED as 10
the two ladies' coming 10 his house "a it-
tic after midnight. The jailer testified
that he heard White tell Robinson, the
other prisoner, how badly Mrs. Elliott
was frightened This closed the case Tor
the Commonwealth.
Mr. Campbell stated after consultation
With his colleague and client, that 'he
defence would rely upon their bill OF cx-
ceptiors and would not introduce any
I testimony nor argue the case. me court
ordered that all the witnesses for the de-
fence be called and their attendance en-
tered on record. The jury then retired
and In thirteen minutes returned with
verdict OF guilty. and fixed the penalty AT
death. The prisoner received the verdict
without emotion.
Sentenced to Death.
During the afternoon session both pris-
oners were brought into court and sen
fenced 20 be hanged on the 3Oth day OF
March next. Counsel for defence hled
quite a number OF bills Of exceptions In
both cases. Both prisoners were returned
10 the Alexandria jail tonight in custody
NJ Deputy Sheriff bennington and escort
ed by the Alexandria Light Infantry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
EVENIS or THE TURF.
All Of the Favorites were Beaten at New
% lenrs-The Entrifs.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, Feb. 1S.-The
weather was cloudy and rainy. and the
track fair. Attendance moderate. All hFe
favorites were beaten. Summary:
First race-purse 800. selling, three
fourths of mie-Captain Spencer. five
to two. first, Subrosa second, Dunlap
third. Time. 10
Second race-purse 500, selling. two
year-olds. one-half OF mile-Quisada,
thirty to one. first, Peterkn second
coupled with Kussan, third, respectively
Time, 80 Ia.
Third race--purse $3.50. selling, one and
one-fourth miles-Florence r., hfteen 10
one. first Lindhurst second, Tlppecanoe
third. Time. 2:ll 81.
Fourth race-purse 800, handicap. three
fourths OF a mie-fmp Madge Dore'
twenty-five to one, first. Lombard second,
G. 4. Cox third. Time Ills -.
Fifth race-purse $50, three-fourtns OF a
mile-Ruby Payne, twelve 70 one, nrst'
Belle =. second. Tramp third Time
lis 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
IMPORTANT DECISION.
y<xrDr7Y or TITLE TO PROPERTY
SOLD ron TAXES
Judge Hancock Instructs Jury 10 D'''s'
gard a Deed Executed Under sue" ~'-
eumstsnces-Other Matters.

ptTErsBI-RG. VA, Feb. 3.-specia'
The suit OF Evelyn T.. Jones asai"s'
| Nelson pat;eson. which has been on tria'
IN the Circuit Court of Petersburg ior
soc,a DAYS. was concluded this afternoon
with a verdict for the plaintiff. This suit
v,.s for the recovery OF four lots In
petersburg. which had been bought by
The defendant Ut a delinquent land sale
two years ago. Judge Hancock instruct
cd the Jury TO disregard the deed execuf-
ed by the city Treasurer for the four
lots. on the ground that the sale OF the
lots was defective. not beins In com
piiance with law.
The verdict in this case is very I'M
portant one. as II raises the question as
TO the right of the city to give a valid
deed for lands sold for delinquent taxes.
Tho Amp v CASE Again.
In the Circuit Court this evening coun-
sci for the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company flied their bills of exceptions in
the case OF Infant Ampey (colored). who
was given a verdict few days ago
against the railroad company for $500
damages, for the loss Of a hand while
coupling cars. The case Is to be taken
to the Court Of Appeals.
The Hastings Court. Judge u. VI. Ber
nard presiding. has been engaged to-day
in the trial Of the suit of the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad Company against
Barney & Donai ue for $3.50, for freight
due on a cargo OF horses. The jury save
a verdict for the defendants.
The Circuit Court of Petersburg, Judge
Il. a. Hancock presiding, met this after
he of 10 ga
the City of Petersburg was called. This
suit is brought for license taxes for the
years 1890. 1891, and 1893 Mr.. Cooke some
time ago recovered his license tax for
1892. collected by the city of Petersburg
enormously. The case now before the
court Is TO be made test case fer the
purpose of taking II TO the Court of APP
peals. The court gave judgment for the
plaintiff for the years 1890 and 1885, but did
not give judgment for 1897 and 1892. be
cause there was not sufficient proof that
the plaintiff had paid his license tax TO
the city under protest.
Mr. PannrII's Funeral
The funeral of the late r. Bruce Panneu
took place this morning at IL O'Clock from
St Paurs Episcopal church. The crowd
in attendance was the largest ever seen
at a funeral in this church. The services
were conducted by Rev. c. r. Haines. the
rector. assisted by Rev. w. A. II. Good
win, rector Of st. Johns Episcopal
church and the Rev. William II. Plat.
The selections of music were from the
oratorio OF St Paul, and were
rendered by a chorus Of the Pc
tersburg Musical Association. The
Petersburg Greys, of which the deceased
had been a member. attended the funeral
in a body. headed by a. 7. Hill Camp
Drum Corps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Mckinley Nominated for rrrsiden,

COLUMBUS, o.. Feb. 13.-Governor No
kinley was nominated over and over
again in the convention OF Republican
clubs OF Ohio here to-day for President
OF the United states, and when he ap-
peafed. In response TO an invitation and
addressed the club briefly. the delegates
wildly cheered him. This evening at the
Lincoln banquet given under the aus
pices OF the League of Clubs. he re-
sponded TO the toast. our Country"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
Death of Mr.. Loving.

LIVINGSTON. Feb. 12.-Special.-Alr
James NJ. Loving. one of our oldest and
best citizens died on yesterday at the
age of ninety three years.