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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
A Side Splitting Comedy.

1.-THE Prodigal Father" Glen Mac
Donoughs jolly comedy. was given an
excellent production at the Academy OF
Music last evening before large audi
ence.
Simmering and bubbling with wit, II
would make a man whose mother-in-law
has come to live with him laugh enough
to cover all the sorrows arising from such
a visit The dialogue is humorous with
cut strainng for effect
Mr.. Harry Hotto as Stanley Dodge
explorer, stage-door fiend, and man that
has no end to his troubles. gave an eX-
cellent impersonation of the character.
Mr.. George c. Boniface, Jr., as the I'M
daunted lover, Tom Breeze. who 10 win
his fair bride impersonates an African
chief. who Dodge introduced into one OF
his stories made "A cannibal wild and
bold as well as a ever true lover.
The play will be repeated at the matt
nee this afternoon and the performance
tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Tu4l FREE LIGHT SCHEME.
Capt. Pizzini Insists That 1t VIII Break III
Company TO Furnish Them.

\ meeting Of the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings was held at the city Han
last evening at $50 o'clock.
city Attorney Meredith, president OF
the Richmond Bar Association, and hr.
j. r. Tucker a member of the Executive
Committee of the same association, ap-
peared before the committee 10 ask Tor Il
room i'm the City Hall for the association,
subject to removal at any time by the
proper authorities.
MIR. Carter moved that the association
be assigned to room No. 10 on the fourtn
floor. The motion was recommended 10
the Council.
An ordinance was passed by which the
Cavalry armory, lately erected on Seventh
street. will in the future be under the
control and supervision OF the Committee
on Grounds and Buildings.
Captain PiZZni was before the commit
tee in behalf of the Electric Light Com
pany relative 10 the furnishing OF the
City Hall with electric light free OF costs.
Captain Pizzini said his company could
not furnish the lights as requested. He
further stated that If his company should
be forced To furnish the lights il would
result in the bankruptcy OF his concern.
He stated 10 the committee that the
Electric Light Company was not making
time. Captain Pizzinl produced a lot of
facts in support of his assertions.
Mr.. Turpin responded to Captain Piz-
zinis statement in an argument tending
TO show why the committee should insist
on the Electric Light Company furnishing
the lights. In the argument between these
gentlemen Captain PizZin made the state
ment in proof of his assertion that his
company was making no money. that
they would willingly sell out 10 the city
should the city desire to purchase and
that at cost.
Mr.. Turpin moved that in the judgment
Of the committee that the Electric Light
Company be required TO furnish the new
City Hall with electric light service free
Mr. Carter At this period asked the
and also the cost of running them. Cap
tain Pizzini suggested that vote be
postponed upon the resolution offered bv
Mr. Turpin until a test could be made
as 10 what II would cost TO light the City
Hall.
Upon a motion Of Mr.. Carter. the oues-
ton was laid upon the table for the
present
Colonel Cutshaw stated that he had gone
over the Hall with Judge Minor and
that they had selected room on the
fourth hoor Tor the new Court of Law and
Equity The clerk 10 this court will also
have his Office on the same floor The
Judge Will have private room i'm
the southeast corner on the same floor
Colonel Cutshaw estimated that the cost
of fixing of these rooms would be 81 efl IN
Tho committee ordered the rooms 10 be
gotten In order.
The Hall will not be open any longer ~
public inspection al night.
Mr. Noble made a motion TO the effect
that room be appointed in the CITY Hall
exclusively for the use Of the press
While the motion was favorably received
by the committee. II was temporarily
laid on the table.
After the transaction OF the usual rou-
tine business and few other minor mat
ters, the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
NEGRO FUGITIVE SHOT.
TWO OF FARMER B<RGER's ASs<TL-
<Nrs RKCAPrURED.
ycnex Was Surrounded by Posse ana
Fired Upon while Attempting TO Is
cape-wss Seriously Wounded.

STANTON, VA, March ESPECIAL
Last fall J. {. Barger. a farmer living
q, Tho eastern part Of Augusta county.
was assaulted and badly beaten by -FOUR
colored men. who were arrested and jailed
at New Hope. but who made their escape
and have been fugitives from Justice ever
since. one OF the four. Epp Middiebrook'
has been arrested and is now in jail mere
Last night Constable Kerr, Of New
Hope. located another OF the negroes
named Asbury Veney. in a negros house:
lie summoned a posse and surrouhoeu
the house. Veney attempted TO escape
and while running was shot at by TWO
Of the posse when captured IL was found
that he had been badly wounded. Medicai
aid was called in. and II Neney RECEIVERS
he will be lodged in jail here for trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07

A Charge Against the Henderson Hold
Over Official.

RALEIGH, y. G., March Especial
one Of the most remarkable transactions
eyer attempted i'm this State has created
sensation at Henderson. j. X. Moss Is
postmaster there and is a Republican
holdover. and his attempt was TO sell
the postmastership TO man named a.
NJ. Basket. who lives two miles from Hen
derson. The consideration TO be paid by
Basket was 5000. The latter, ii Is said,
mortgaged his farm 10 raise the neces-
sary money, and paid so TO a lawyer 10
prepare the papers. He also agreed TO
pay the expenses OF Moss and his at
torney 10 Washington TO make the trans
fer.
When Moss and his lawyer returned.
and Basket found they could not deliver
the goods. ne raised row and declined 10
pay more money. The lawyer at once
made an attempt 10 sell the land In order
10 pay the cost OF the Washington trip
and other expenses. amounting TO sl92.
Appealed to tn. Courts.
Basket was compelled to 20 before
Judge and get an order restraining the
lawyer from selling his property. The
Judge said he would have nothing TO do
with such a case. aud has referred 1t TO
prominent citizens as referees.
-
now putting up saw and planning mill
at Apex, has a contract 10 furnish 10, 900
feet of dressed lumber weekly.
High Point, on Sunday night, had a
5000 fire. TWO residences were burned.
They were only partially insured.
Arrest of Desperate hnracters.
William Littleton and Joseph Moore,
two desperate characters, wanted at
Taylorsville, Alexander county, for bur
glary. and for whose capture reward
of sl25 each was last week offered, were
captured at Salisbury yesterday after
noon. Some OF the stolen property was
recovered. and the men were placed in
fail. Littleton is charged with crimes in
five different counties.
The Friends in this State Will soon es-
tablish an orphanage. Though the place
has not yet been selected, IL is probable
that High Point will be chosen. The So
ciety of Friends is very strong in that
section.
The four-years' term OF postmaster
Schaffer here will expire tomorrow, We'd
nesday. The appointment Of his success
sor is daily expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07

The grand officers of the Royal Area
mum visited Union Council, No. u, last
night at Corcoran Hall. accompanied by
delegations from the various councils Of
the city. After the transaction OF bust
ness they went TO Leigh-Street Baptist
church, where public meeting was
held. and supper furnished by the ladies'
of the church.
on tomorrow night an official visit
will be paid Belvidere Council, at Gate
wood Hall on west Broad street.
Arrangements are being made TO have
a public meeting I'm this city on the 18th.
and number OF Supreme officers. rs well
as Grand officers. Will be on hand. An
attractive programme is being arranged
TO induce "A large attendance. The cOun-
ellis will attend in a body. and invitations
will be sent out TO non-members and their
ladies'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
WILL TAKE AN APPEAL.
POSTAL COMPANT's CASE WILL 60
1OJHE SUPREME COURT.
The Grand Council ROYAL Arcznum Meets
in Petersburg on the 2sth--Death OF
Mr.. Waverly Eekies.

PETERSBURG. VA, March Especial.
learn that the suit OF the city OF Pc
tcrsburg against the Postal Telegraph
Gable Company will be taken by the de-
PENDANTS 10 the Supreme Court OF the
United States. This suit is brought, as
previously stated in this correspondence.
to recover the license tax due by the de-
PENDANT company on their poles In this
city. The tax due amounts in the neigh
borhood OF two hundred and fifty dollars.
The stockholders Of the Petersburg Iron
Works Company held a meeting to-day,
at which shares Of stock amounting 10
about twelve thousand dollars were rep
resented. The works have begun work,
and about sixteen hands are employed.
As soon as they get under way they Will
give employment to large force Of
hands
A prominent citizen told me this morn
ing that there was a move OH foot by
northern capitalists TO esta blish a very
large cigarette factory here ia Peters
burg.
The Grand Council Royal Arcanum OF
Virginia VIII meet I'm this city on the 9TH
instant. when there will be a public
meeting At the AfdbfiiN VI lhHH.Nf "''N'~
addresses will be made by prominent
members OF the order. There will also
be vocal music by some Of our best local
talent. II is expected that about seventy
five delegates will be in attendance upon
the Grand Council.
Mary Davis the negro woman VINO
made felonious assault on James Ter
raH. also colored about a month ago.
and who has been at large ever since,
walked into the police station this after
noon and surrendered herself She was
baied in the penalty Of 500 for her ap-
pearance before the Mayor to-morro"
morning. -,
Mr.. Waverly Eckles. whose critical Ill
ness has been mentioned in this CORE
spondencc. died this morning at . O'Clock
~ his residence on High street. The de-
ceased was for some time employed as
one of the managers at the tobacco rae
tory Of Mr.. William Cameron. and also
held a like position at the tobacco factory
Of Mr. David Dunlop. He was widely
known in the city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
HONORFD ~ H1YTT.
Washington's Bir,nusy Celebrated mt Port
An Prince-American Colony.

Especial correspondence OF The Tines)
port au Prince. Hayti. Feb. %, 1894.
Yesterday was Washington Day, and in
response to Minister Smythe's circular all
the legations and consulates had their
flags floating Ia honor Of the first Presi-
dent and founder of the American Repub-
lie.
1t was also mail day. and the legation
is In mourning for the death Of Mrs. John
Campbell, Of Highland. the mother or
Mrs Smythe Many messages and cards
OF coincidence have been received from the
diplomatic and consular corps, and from
friends of the family.
The American colony here, though not
large. is composed Of fine material, among
them some of the leading merchants in the
city. The report tonight is that the
steam yacht Natalie. chartered by the m
surgents. is corralled i'm Bahama port
by Haitian gun-bOats. There seems To De
no apprehension of revolution.
AMERICAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
THE AMERICAN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY,
l25 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

This Company owns Letters
Patent No. 463,569, granted to
Emile Berliner November II,
1891, for a combined telegraph
and telephone, and controls Let,
ters-Patent No. 474,2 3l, granted
to Thomas A. Edison, May 3,
1892, for speaking telegraph
which patents cover fundamental
inventions and embrace all forms
of microphone transmitters and Of
carbon telephones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

Three days is very short time in
which 10 cure bad case of rheumatism
but il can be done II the proper treat
ment is adopted. as will he seen by the
following from James Lambert. of New
Brunswick. ILL.,: Il was badly afflicted
With rheumatism in the hips and legs,
when / bought bottle Of Chamberlain
Pain Balm. II cured me in three DAYS.
| am all right to-day. and would insist
on every one who Is afflicted with that
terrible disease 10 use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and get well at once" Fifty cent
bottles for sale by owens & Minor Drug
Co. L. NJ. Slauehter. Il. r. Reeves &
Co, and Ii. q. Forstmann, druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07

residence of her husband, Maddox Hill.
r MATILDA, beloved wife Of John Week
ort in Inc fort.eth year Of her age. She
leaves a devoted husband and son ana
many relatives and friends TO mourn
Funeral will take place from the resi-
dence THURSDAY at =. Nj. Friends
and relatives invited 10 attend.
Norfolk. Cumberland Md, Washing
ton. Baltimore. and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Whose Hat and Caneo

Between / and o'clock last Sunday
morning a negro named Frank Moore re-
ported to the First police-station that he
had found "A gold-headed cane and a
black felt hat on Twenty-third near Cary
street. The negro, however, did not leave
the articles at the station. and nothing
has been heard from the loser Of them.
The police officers regard the affair as
quite mysterious. The hat bears the
trademark of a clother and furnisher in
this city, and the cane is inscribed with
a monogram
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
ACCIDENT 10 A CONDUCTOR.
Capt. Stanfield, OF the Norfolk & Western
Strikes His Head Against "A Bridge.

WINSTON. y. C.. March ESPECIAL
Capt. J. h. Stanfeld. conductor on the
Norfolk and Western icad. between Win
ston and Roanoke. met with a painful IL
not serious accident this afternoon. While
the incoming passenger train from Roa-
noke was crossing the second overhead
bridge near Winston his head. which he
was holding out OF the express-car door,
struck the bridge. knocking him out.
Fortunately the train did not strike him.
He was assisted home.
The Winston Board OF Aldermen last
night elected j. VI. Wilson chief OF police.
vice j. W. Bradford. Watson and Buzz
ton were chosen city attorneys and Or.
Bynum health officer. The Board made
many changes. besides reducing salaries.
The officers are after the men who
lynched Slaughter in Allegheny county.
They are lodging the officers, and have
thus far escaped arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
ROAyOK rs STRICT LAWS.
No Improper Fills Allowed to be Posted.
smlfh'a New ] rinl.

ROANOKE. VA, March Especial
The police authorities to-day compelled
agent Duncan Clark's Company TO con-
ceal all posted show bills portrayirg
women In tights. an ordinance forbidding
such pictures TO be displayed having re-
Gently been passed ~ the City Council.
A guard from the State pcnitentiary
arrived here to-day with Peter Smith,
serving eightecn-year sentence for the
murder OF Miss Mile Sloan two years
ago. The court recently ordered new
trial on writ OF error, and he was
taken to Franklin county jail tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
TOOK MORPHINE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nd in His Room IN
Connexions.

WYTHEVILLE. VA, March Especial.
Joseph T. Picklem, Of Chilhowie. Va,
formerly salesman for a Knoxville hard
ware house. was found unconscious in his
room at the Hancock House this after
noon, having taken thirty grains of NOR
phine. He was resuscitated with consid-
cradle difficulty. and is thought to be out
of danger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
She Found Her Man and Married Him.

ATLANTA. March 6.-Mrs. NJ n
Ranks. a widow who came here from
Houston. Texas. in search Of Eugene G.
Killmver. was married to him today
Immediately after the ceremony the pride
and groom separated and Mrs. Nil
mycr left for Texas. She has been mere
several days searching for the young man
who has a Job clerking in a hotel. He
declined to marry her at first, but after
being arrested consented TO a ceremony,
which protects the handsome widow $
name from possible scandal in the near
future Killmyer lived at Houston until
recently.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Funeral Of Rev. u. ". Shanks.

LEXINGTON, VA. March Especial
The funeral services Of Rev. ID. W.
Shanks took place in the Presbyterian
church here this morning at il o'clock.
The Rev. ID. {. Irwin conducted the ser
vices The funeral was unusually large,
and quite a number of his old congrega-
ton from Staunton attended. lie leaves
a widow and several grown children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07

No VIII Yet Feund-Preperty Estimated ~
About "A Quarter OF n Million.

LYNCHBURG. VA. March Especial.
I'p 10 this time there has been no VIII
found Of the late Gen. Early and the
family believe he has left none. Many
people who were acquainted with the old
gentleman believe FIRMLY that he did
leave some directions as TO the disposal
of his property. and the will may yet be
found.
General Early's property consists OF
Iynchburg real estate. stocks and bonds
OF various sorts. and Is estimated at about
$4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Al Park Pince Church

The revival services at Park Place
church. which commenced Sunday night.
continue with increasing interest There
were two conversions last night and n
large congregation present. DIR. Young
preached with his usual earnestness and
power. The Sunday services were full
OF interest. the church was crowded
and one or the largest communions ever
held In that church. Mrs. Mlchaels was
In the choir Sunday, after an absence OF
three months. her place having been
rllsd by Miss Stockwell. whose sweet
singing was much enjoyed. Miss Stock.
We'll Is thorough musician aud We'll
lifted 10 take charge or a church choir.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Mn. COFFMAN's HOUSE BURNED.
The Insurance Expired on the Day of lis
Destruction

LURAY. VA. March 6.-Special.-The
house OF Herbert Coffman, at Stanley,
nine miles south Of Luray. caught from
a defective fiue and was burned to the
ground to-day All the furniture was
saved i'm a very damaged condition The
Insurance on the property expired at
noon on Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Lecture on Hawaii.

Quite large audience greeted Rev.
George Leonard CLANCY a. BelVidere Han
last night in his lecture on Hawaii The
lecture was illustrated with stereopt.con
views OF Hawaiian scenery and people.
the latter including President Dole and
ms cabinet, the eX-Queen. and other
prominent persons. and proved instruc-
tive as well as highly entertaining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
LIBRARY COUPON.

1 rhe Keyeries OF Bachelor.
=. Lays OF Ancient Rome.
3. IIIyloss scandal.
A. The House OF the Seven Gables.
5. Crawford.
q. Ine Coming Race.
T. Dream Life.
h. trankenstein.
o. A Book OF Golden Deeds.
10 Moses from an Old Manse.
IL Inc scarlet Letter.
Il. Essays OF Lila.
IL. vicar or WaKeneld.
II. Twice-Told Tales.
10. Paul ana irSinia.
IL. STORY OF An African Farm"
II. Lays or the scottish Cavaliers.
II. Lucille.
10. Dreams.
20. Black Beauty.
u. one or the Profession.
90. Sartor kesartus
Is. me lcyis OF the Ming.
"a Inc Pleasures or Life
-. The Lady OF the Lake.
-. Mornings In Florence.
-. kaD ana HIS FRIENDS.
-. Nhittler's Poems.
-. The Greatest Ining In the Norld.
80. lsongfeilOw's Poems.
81. Lalia kookn.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
Roth Get Long Terms.

KING GEORGE. COURTHOUSE. VA.
March -Special.-Charles Bufield was
convicted of robbing the house OF Mr..
oscar ID. johnson and sent TO the pen
,tentiary for eighteen years. Sam Moore.
Rufields confederate. was convicted and
given a like term in the State prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
srxrE GRAND LODGE IN BI1SSIAb
SESSION At NORFOLK.
Tn. Lat Of the Prir. Fight Cases disposed
ONO Convictions Could be hao' Inv
Commonwealth Attorney Says

~opror.K VA. March 6.-Speciah-
The Grand Lodge. knights OF HUNT
Virginia. convened here to-day III p'-e"-
i, .oss,o, at 2 o'clock in Ballen'ihe'
49,, -, tho Grand officers have arrived ex-
conf Rev. II. NJ. Hope, OF fetersoui b
ato will not be present at this session.
90 he is in the midst Of a revival at MS
church. The following is the list OF me
officers: .A~c q
n p. II. Prentis OF Suffolk. q. ~ +,
parr Of Abingdon. V. q. D. JaooV =,
ser Of Petersburg, a. q. d. tev' IL -, ~
Hone Of Petersburg, G.. c.; William H.
naiI,e ~ Ruena Vista, G.. r.; NJ. +. Hud-
naI ~ Richmond, G.. T.: W. 5. Holland
~ uorntown. G.. Guide; +. ". wilson Oh
smith6eld. G.. Guardian; II. ;. AshDy Oh
Delaplane. G.. Sentinel; John Maxweii OIL
ptchmond. Isaac Hirsh Of FredericksDurs'
md II Hodges Of Norfolk, @. Trustees :
w = Foster OF Norfolk. and James H.
Lamkin of Richmond, Supreme kepresel-
tativos and w. J. Mcdowell ana X. bu-
gar Shine Of Richmond.
At the meeting this afternoon the ne"
delegates were initiated committees were
amounted. and the grand oiilcers SUD
mitted their reports. which were properly
referred.
Financial Matters.
During the past two years the oruer
has kent ND with the times. N96,VO were
Maid out last year to the benehciarleS OF
deceased members and $4,000 OF the re-
lief fund was distributed
The grand lodge will be in session LOT
four DAYS. and will hold mornins' AFTER
noon, and night sessions.
Last of the Priv Fight Cases.
The Commemorative attorney or NOT
folk county has entered a nolle prosequl
In the prize-hght cases. holding That ii
tho hest men in the county considered
that Johnson was engaged in a glove con-
test when he met Frank Wongo. the lSth
Of January. that a jury could not ne
found who would convict Wongo OF prize
fighting. and Lewis. the president OF the
club. Of conducting a prize-fght.
The commemorative attorney OF Prin-
cess Anne county has also entered nolle
prosequi in the cases OF Wongo ana Duke
This settles the prize-fight question so
far as such contests are conducted under
the auspices of the Ariel Club.
A Fight Betseen johnson and Moore.
At an early date an exhibition will be
given here between johnson and Moore.
This will be the greatest event OF this
character ever seen in Norfolk. Moore
comes from the North, and has consider
able reputation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
funeral Of Alfred Shields

the remains or the late Alfred Shields
an account or whose death was published
~ The Times arrived In the city yester-
day nom New Kent county. ana the run
rrsi TOOK place from 81. James church
yesterday afternoon. quite a large ri,n''
Der or the friends OF The deceased a.
tended the funeral. and accompanied
the remains 10 their last resting place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
The Backbone Broken.

II is the impression here that the deter
mined action of the authorities has about
broken the backbone Of the trouble. ana
il is thought that the operators generally
will resume operations in a short time
though ultimately Wyant may have more
trouble. as the feeling against MN Is
intense. From all appearances the mill
tary have matters under good control.
and the arrival OF two Calling guns at
Eagle to-day had very noticeable ei-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07

State Of Virginia. City Of Richmond.
/. :. G. Wallace. cashier of tho above.
named bank. DO solemnly swear that tla
above statement is true 20 tho hest 0f frt
knowledge and belief
s. g.. WALLACE.
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me thl,
9Th day of March, 1894
}. H. WALLACE.
Notary Public
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-07
A Pleasant Excursion To O.d Point via ia g
Chesapeake and ohio Railway. Under the
Auspices III The Powhatan Club.

Round-trip tickets on Sunday, March
llth. only $l.O Train leaves Broad
street station At $40 A. M leaves Old
Point p. NJ. arriving Richmond $50