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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27

Judge Christian Corr-cts a Report In the
Richmond Star.

Editor Times The Star Of yesterday
evening has undertaken to state the OBJ
iects and proceedings Of conference
held by a number Of representative gem
ilemen In the Chamber Of Commerce
building on Saturday evening last.
AS one of the signers of the call for
that conference, j wish to state that
there was no intentional secrecy about
the movement at all. 1t was intended as
one in the interest of the public generally,
and was TO have been made public as
soon as its pans Of operation were
fully matured. and all the daily papers.
including the Star, promised. rs ! dis
tnctly understood. TO await the further
perfection OF these plans before publish
ing anything in relation to this matter
The publication. as contained In the
Star. is so incorrect and misleading IN all
of it's essential features, that ! feel
obliged to notice it.
I'm the first place, the meeting was not
called either to nominate or 10 endorse
any candidate for the Council, or Tor
any other office. and the name OF no can
didate as far as ! remember, was even
mentioned in the conference. large
number of the present City Council have
already signhed their intention or de-
clining a recollection to that BODY. Ihere
is great want or interest on the part "
orr best people Of all classes in the
proper administration of our city affairs.
and there is consequently a dissemination
on the part OF our representative citizens
TO consent To servo in the Council. Ii is
needless TO say that the City Council is,
TO the people Of Richmond, the most inn
nortant legislative body in the country.
and this movement was for the purpose
of arousing our people to the Importance
of sending good representatives TO that
body. No one was put under the BAN"
as stated by the Star. and no dissensions
were intended TO be created i'm the Demo
cratic ranks, and 1t was quite remarkable
that not a single speech was made that
did not expressly set forth the desire
and the confident belief that In this move
ment we would have the hearty co-Opera-
ton of the mechanics of this city. whom
we are especially DESTROYS should be re-
presented in our City Council. We be-
lieve that the virtue, intelligence, and
property holders of this city have the
right and the power, and that il is their
duty TO control its affairs, and the sole
object OF this conference, and the flu
ture efforts which 1 hope will flow there
from. were to effect this by sending good
men to represent us in the city Council
We hope and believe that in our efforts
TO attain this end. we will have the hearty
aid and cooperation Of all good citizens
Of every class and calling
Respectfully, etc,
GEORGE l.. CHRISTIAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
4 COLD BAIL GAME.
The Kichmosd College Boys Defeat the
Virginia.

In spite of the inclemency of the
weather the Spiders crawled out of their
web yesterday evening and journey down
10 Island Park where for seven long
chilly innings they dallieG with the Viz
g.nias.
Eiiyson and Johnson, the great and only
battery administered the medicine TO
the gentlemen who wore the bloody shirts,
and, as a consequence, the Spiders took
home nine tangled scaips. Phillips was
on third with both feet. but failed 10
come on with his usually clean record:
great bic error was made by that
charming infant. The game was devoid
OF any exciting FEATURES. though the
young savants handled themselves re-
markaby well considering the low state
of the thermometer. Luck and Blanken-
ship essayed TO give the Spiders pointers
on curves and cut-offs at second but
failed 10 make much impression on those
nimble-footed collegians. who galloped
around the bags much after the manner
OF young lambs out for frolic. only
three Virginias crossed home-plate. owing
TO the good fielding OF the Spiders and
the puzzling delivery of Ellyson. while
seven OF the College boys amblcd over
the goal OF all base ballists. The game
was umpired by Mr.. Duke. The score
by innings was follows:
Richmond Collcge..........1 = u II
N1fSlnlds ................-...l ID = V ID V u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
BY COLORED TALENT.
A Good Amateur Production Of the Little
Cycoou i'm Richmond


The wel-known and tuncfu opera Of
"The Little Tycoon" Ivy Spencer. was
given by the Richmond Musical and
Dramatic Association. composed entirely
Of colored people. at True Reformers'
Hall, for the benefit Of the Second (col-
OreD Baptist church last evening.
The performance WIS an excellent one.
and reflected great credit on the cast
and chorus, under the direction and
stage management of j. Webster Davis.
I followed the performers with The score
and libretto. and not a note was missed.
not a line was wrong, while the bust
ness" and action was above the average
OF amateurs.
The chorus singing was really fine and
the twenty-four who made up this often
neglected part Of an opera. sang with
a vim and precision that was very
pleasant
The cast all did very well. but especial
mention is due Sidney Mayo. as Rufus
Ophclia Long. as Violet. and Mildred
Cross. as Miss Hurricane. while Eugene
Christian made good Lord Dolphin. and
George Jackson kept everybody laughing
as Teddy. as his dark-colored broguc was
well rendered.
1t was a pity that the stage was a
small one. and that the scenery was not
elaborate. but the good singing made
amends for all.
There was a large audience Of the
best element Of coored people present.
and their dress and behavior were I'M
exceptionable. The white persons coming
I'm were shown courteous attention. and
given good seats.
! hope this clever troupe will essay
something better than THE Little Ty-
COON next time, and may I. like John
Gilpn, be there 10 see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
Pretty Little Folks.

The Chiidrens Floral Ball al Belvidere
Hall last night. for the benefit Of ST.
Paul's Church Home, proved a delightful
social event in every respect. quite a
large number OF small people were pref
tily dressed I'm dainty gowns, and the pic
ture was indeed a beautiful one. Easter
flowers were i'm abundance and smiling
faces, sparkling eyes, and lovely little
girls, made an attractive sigm. The
mos attractive feature Of the evening
however, was the Flower dance"
IN which an attractive bevy of little people
proved the effect Of their careful training
During the evening supper. including
all the delicacies, was served. and the
entire programme was unique and en-
joyable The committee In charge, con-
sisting Of Mrs. George b. McAdams.
Mrs. Benjamin Nash Mrs. Charles +.
Stokes. Mrs. Robert q. Cabeii. Mrs Ed
ward Mayo, and Mrs. Moncure Perkins,
overlooked nothing 20 make the affair a
conspicuous success.
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Town Sergeant Shot.

Mt. JACKSON. VA. March 26.-Town
Sergeant W. VI. Rosenberger was serious
ly shot Saturday night at o'clock by a
man named Won Ressler. whom he had
arrested for disorderly conduct. Won
Ressler has only been living In this neigh
borhood the past year. He wears the
characteristic Wild West garb, with hair
dangling about his shoulders. The shoot
ing occurred on the way TO the mayors
son. Won Ressler. suddenly falling against
Rosenberger, placed pistol against his
neck and fred. the ball entering the left
side OF his neck and Embedding itself be-
low the right ear. Won Resser then fed,
going toward the mountains OF West Nir-
glnla. Thus far physicians have been un-
able TO locate the ball.
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smy,h county. and reputedd ,I to be the
5s&s;t s0S an s' l' d
failed and made eeo,, me and the fact 10
great shock e The gsspsy years of '' ans entire Re
s was endr,s d 'ns being worth s3.oOOooo
and and recently he e. sold bis We, very valuable
property OF Saltville. to to- b tne M, Mrathieson
81 I hIs failure Jps' q net not given. lie was init
%s!sS assOe lated, in 5u 2%snf his m e the
and his death in the opinion OF some is
one Of the chief causes OF the present
troubles.
many OF the counties Of the State taking
their bonds. upon which suits were
brought after the war. They were hotly
contested. but the plaintiffs were generally
successful. Next to the best speech / ever
heard Judge Ould make was IN one Of
these cases.
The courthouse fight hasn't warmed mp
as / expected 1t would. but l have no
doubt that earnest work IS being done by
all concerned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
PERSONAL AND ENERxT
Interesting Facts About Richmond CHI
zens and OIher Mnfirra

Mr.. w T. Rison left Saturday afternoon
20 spend The holidays in Danvile
Miss :. j. Brice. Of Ashland. Va. IL the
guest of Mrs. Oscar Swlneforl. 1902 Grove
avenue.
Mr.. Harry b. stone OF Galveston. Te,
is in the city as the guest of Mr.. G.. D.
McHenry.
Mr.. Kirby Smith and WIFE Of Bremo.
Va. are spending a few days with friends
In the city.
Capt Edmund r. Cooke The ropuet
nominee for Governor last fall. was Boo
the city yesterday.
Mr. L. c. Fig Jr.. Of use Richmond
and Danville Offices Washington, is
spending the holidays In the city.
Mr. Corhn Braxton. Of Memphis. Tenn.
Is spending q few days with his sister.
Mrs Henry Lee Valentine. no. lll south
Third street.
Mr. Frank Noel Of this city. who has
BEEN spending the winter in FLORIDA. Pee
turned home last Saturday, considerably
improved In rcalth
The Young Richmonds' defeated the
~ Dung ManCnesters' IN "a game of base.
ball Friday afternoon at Forest iiiIl Park
by score OF 90 %.
Mrs. John \. McCready. who was pain.
fully injured by the upsoiur9 Of "a hueef
"A few days ago. is stil confined tO her f.I
but slightly improved
The Academy Of Medicine and surgery
will hold meeting no the Young Mons
Christian Association .o-nleht .Nr E So.
Levy Will lead the discussion.
Mr.. Joseph Reed. of the tclesranhlc
der artment of the Chesapeake anl NHlo
Railway Company. lctt sunday for fNo
weeks Visit 10 bis home in Cincinnati
The following gentlemen have been
elected yestrymen az All SAINTS church.
Thomas l.. Afriend. Thomas Atkinson.
James y BOYD. John H. Cary. H. d.
Mayo. H. d. Whitcomb.
The congregation OF ST. Philips ConrcI
Episcopal church met yesterday ana e.D.t-
cd the following vestrymen fnr tho ensu-
ing year: Cornelius Robinson ST. rs NHI-
lace. j. q. Scott. a. Foster William Pore
gusson. r. s. Johnson, George stephens.
Jr. : W ShackclfOrd. Wellington Booker.
Isaac Mercer. Charles % Campbell and
William Young Subsequently The Nestry
met and elected the following officers.
Silas W Shackleforl senior wlrien. Cor
neuus Robinson. iunior warden, George
stephens. Jr.. register. William Fergus
son. treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
DEPREDATORS INDICTED
THE MARYLAND 0FSTERMEN PRE-
sEyTED BY ACCOMAC GEANDJUKF.
4 Crews Narrow Escaps in . Storm on
Tangicr sound-rhc Men Drifted for
Hours Before They were Rescued.

TAsLEY, VA. March 2s.-Speclal.-
The March term OF Accomac County
Court began to-day, Judge Glllet pre-
sidins. The grand jury presented indlct-
rnents against the captains and the crewes
Of the c. W. Stevenson and William E.
Price, the two schooners from Smiths
Island. Maryland. recently captured for
Illegal dredging in the Virginia waters OF
Tangier sound. 1t is thought that all
the crews OF these vessels now in Acco-
mae Jail VIII BE- released tomorrow.
The captains Of the boats have not yet
been captured. None of the prisoners
are citizens Of Maryland, all OF them
hailing from eastern cities.
Struck by a Gale.
Early this morning Andrew Parks.
John joyce, Joshua Landing. and Aaron
Parks left Tangier sound in a small
saii-boat for Ononcock. When they were
In the middle Of Tangier sound. about
nine miles from land. their boat was
struck by gale and capsized. The men
chung to the mast and sails Of the boat
and drifted for about two hours. when
they were picked up about one mile
south of Little Watts Island by Captain
fatrick al. ConnOrton, who was on his
was TO Acc0mac Courthouse
The men were terribly chilled and
could not have held out much longer.
Tier rrrnnd.
The men were coming off to get
Captain Read TO let them have the oyster
police boat Tangier. to guard Tangier
sound while he and his crew are de-
tanned as witnesses at Accomac Court
mouse. Captain Read says he has no
authority 10 let the men have the boat.
There was a very sudden change in the
weather here last night, the ground this
morning was sprinkled with snow. and
then ice covered the small pools in the
roads. The wind has been blowing all
day from the northwest and the weather
has been getting steadily colder. 1t is
feared that all the early fruit has been
killed.
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[ !,nrch Notes.

The Easter services at this church were
interesting. The DermOns were strong
and attractive and the music was beau
tifully rendered. The storm modified the
attendance somewhat. but good audiences
were present at both services. Rev Or.
Ray announced the names of four candi-
dates for church membership. 1t is likely
that one Of the visiting ministers will
nlI the pulpit Of this church Oh Wednes-
day evening.
The bishop of the diocese visited Monu-
mental church on Sunday afternoon. and
after service and sermon by the rector
Rev. J. b. Newton, the bishop confirmed
class Of twelve persons. seven males
and five females.
About $500 wa~ collected Sunday at
An-Saints' church This money VIII be
used to pay for the lot at the corner
of Grace and Madison streets
At Holy Trinity over $4,000 was raised.
The money will be used TO complete the
building.
Impressive confirmation services We're
held at the First English-Lutheran church
Sunday.
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\ law was passed during the last ses-
sion of the Legislature providing that the
State Library be kept open from A. NJ.
until midnight. 1t also provides that an
assistant librarian be appointed by the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth upon the
recommendation OF the City Council. who
viii be paid by the city Of Richmond.
The matter Will probably come up at the
next meeting OF the city Council.
Governor O'Ferrail and staff VIII leave
tomorrow for Washington 10 attend the
boll- TO be given that evening for the
benefit OF the Confederate veterans Of
that city. The Governor will return to
Richmond on Thursday and leave for
Harrisonburg the next day.
Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
,arJav we're WestwOod HutchisOn treas
urer Of Prince William county; o. c..
Moss. constable OF Henrico county;
Tbomas r. Watkins, commemorative
attorney of Charlotte county.
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DEATH or DR. GER.
The Mass Meetings a. Halifax c. III. are n
TAI nre-rhtee lf2h sl.stetdsy

WELDON, y. c.. March 26.-Special.-
Dr. Charles }. Gee. who was paralyzed
al the state farm, rear mere. a few days
ago. died Sunday morning. in the sixty
third year Of his age The Rev VI. NJ.
Marshall. of Rakigh. came down to-day
TO conduct the burial services.
The mass-peeting AZ Halifax to-day
turned out to be a fash In the pan.
Owing 10 iEclement weather small
crowd attended. No action was taken.
and the meeting adjourned 10 the first
Monday IN June.
Snow fell here last night. and some
fear that the fruit VIII all be killed
Three fights occurred at Halifax to-day.
a colored boy was cut by T. Bryan, but
not dangerously injured
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In Roanoke Looking After His Fences.
Arrest ana Acquitiai of e. T.. B-rn~.

ROANOKE. VA. March 25.-Special.-
Charles T.. Bernes. a well-known young
man, was arrested here Saturday night
on the charge Of shooting at Joseph
Jeffries. a member OF the Maybel Win
ner operate Comedy Company which
stranded here that night. In the police
court this morning the charge was dis
missed. AS usual there was woman In
the case.
The thermometer fell 10 20 degrees
above zero last night.
Mrs. Layman, wife OF Charles f. Law
man, Norfolk and Western aeen, a.
Troutville. died last night She was a
bride of less than a year.
refer J. otey. Of Lynchburg. is her.
pushing his canvass for Concressional
nomination.
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1HE CANE ar ASHLAND.
The Opening OF the s~ason-Contest BE.
tween Randolph VI con aud virrinias.

ASHLAND. VA. March 2G.-Special-
A cold, raw. disagreeable day. and poor
crowd attended the first game of the sea-
son at Randolph-Macon. The Virginias
arrived by the noon train. and the game
was called at Il. NJ. Below is the score
Innings commonwealth = . 4 o 7S9
II, NJ C..................2 o o o o o o o 80
Ntrsinias ................o OF = u ID
Base hits--R. NJ. c.. ): Virginas O. Er-
rors--R. NJ. c., 5; Nirginias. a. Earned
iuns--R. NJ. c., .. rhree-base hits
Fletcher. Two-basc h.ts-carter. WIN
free, and Wells. Stolen bascs-Eletcher
Boyle. Howison, and Napier. Double
piays-hunt. Talbot, ana Carter. Bases
on balis-Rob.nson. =; Anthony. 3. Bases
on hit by pitched ball Robinson. 4.
struck out-By Anthony. il: by Robin
ron. :. Passed balls-ralbott, 2; Hicks,
L.
Battery: X. NJ. c.-Robertson and Tai
bolt Virginias-Anthony and Hicks.
The features OF the game were long
runninF catch by Winfree and Boyle
ana f1etcher's batting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
Our Nnrships.

The cessation Of hostilities in Brazilian
waters and the almost unprecedented era
Of peace tina; at present exists dmohb
our turbulent neighbors, the South amer
lean republics. will give our war-shlps q
respite from their almost incessant patroi
duty in the waters Of the Southern Al
lantlc and Pacific.
The Detroit and Alliance nave alr'auy
been ordered home. and the san FRANCISCO
will leave Monteyideo hOmeward Dound III
a short time.
These ships will all have 70 undergo
repairs. and the Secretary Of the Navy
has agreed that the first shall be sent
TO the Norfolk nayy-yard. Where the
San Francisco Will be sent he has not
yet determined, but the chances are mat
she. too. will be ordered to Norfolk, as,
all things considered the yard there Is
the best equipped I'm the United States
for work Of this kind
Congressman Meredith this morning Sc
cured the passage OF bill introduced by
him last october granting a pension Of
so per month TO Mrs. DOllie r.. Fedder,
the widow Of the late Captain Simon G..
Vedaer, who at the time OF his death was
Il captain Of infantry on the retired list.
During the latter days Of the war he
was stationed at Alexandria, Va, where
he made many friends. After the war he
served with his regiment In several States,
retiring from active service February 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
Failure or GEDhGE ~
owner oil the salt Works Makes an As.ic,
acknowledgements Affirmed

,puLAskI. March e6-speclal-Judge
the County Court. so that ". 4, ,rs,lo-
must die on the gallows unless the court
OF Appeals should interfere. He inu-dered
his wife In most atrocious manner
II has been more than 4 quarter of n
paid In this county, and there are nsn~
who think that an object lesson OF that
sort will do good. ''''
The prisoner win doubtless be resen-
fenced and the day fixed at the next
term OF the County Court. which begins
en- the first Monday OF April.
Judge Hudson continues so unyell TINT
he VIII not In all probability be able 10
preside, and the unpleasant duty VII,
most likely be performed by uige Pierce,
or Montgomery.
II has been rumored for some days past
that Mr.. George w. Palmer, OF Saltviile,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
Eligible Rache,or Congressman.

,r,a New York World of yesterday
contained pictures and sketches Of 1--WE
effsible bachelor congressman. In the
s,renp apnears the face OF Mr.. Claude A..
sc,onson. OF Virginia. OF this latter gen.
tio,nan the Worlds account says:
lone OF the youngest paebeiors among
son Of Virginia. He devotes much Of his
,;n,c n study. cares little for society. and
iris but win make charming subject
Tor next leap years campaign. He Is
tbirty-tvO, and a lawyer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27

Supreme Court. naturally feels a deep me
krest In the result.
There was only one appointment =
fourth-class postmasters to-day Tor Viz
ginia. and none for North Carolina tn,
Virginia appointment was Mary @ Kiruy
at Caledonia, Goochland county. vice E
3. Harris, removed. H. L. ".
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The Young ladies' Of Broad-Street MeIn,
odlst church gave an Easter Esq nun
NJ the lecture-room Of the chureh i"se
evening from TO o'clock, ana huinoer
OF little people spent dehshtiui eEeNi,s.
A snug little sum was reailZeu from 'he
entertainment.
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Al Ea.lrr Salr.

The Sewing Society Of st. James church
viii hold the usual Easter sale OF fancy
articles and also a lunch at the lecture
,com Of the church on Tuesday Maich
a7th An excellent meal az reasoiaple
80, can h. procured at any hour from
- NJ throughout the day. me
natrenace OF the friends Of the church
T., heartily invited.
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Earned runs-N lrginia, I, Yale, 3. TWO
base hits-Harper. Witherspoon, Hicks,
Speer Three-basc hits-Dabney. Sacri-
flee hits-Dabney. Bases on bals-Off
Parker. 5; off Trudeau, 4. Hit by pitched
ball-Greenway. Hicks. Struck out-By
Parker. 4: by 1'rudeau, 5. Passed balls
Marshall 3. Time Of game-rwo hours
and thirty minutes Umpire-Johnson.
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Iron Gnfe Posfnfilce Rnhhcl

IRON GATE. VA. March 26.-Special.-
The depot ana post-ofiice ~ Lick Run
were broken open and robbed last night.
small quantity Of stamps were stolen.
This Is the second robbery AT that office
in the last six months.
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mr. VhifGrld's Condition.

Rev. Or. Whitfield. pastor OF Fulton
Baptist church, who has beer. quite III
for some time. had not improved al a ia''
hour last night. Ills friends are appreheh-
-i.e CT his recovery.
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Harry Singleton and Horace Smith. the
negro convicts who murdered fellow
prisoners in the Mississippi penitentiary.
will be hanged April 18th. The Supreme
Court yesterday confirmed the decision
of the lower court.
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WARRINGTON, March 2G.-The Prince
ton nine was victorious again to-day.
beating the Georgetown College boys by
n score Of IL TO 2.
Score: r. II r
Georgetown ..0Oooo200o- 10
Princeton ........e 0b003S1 kip 10
Bstteries-Carmody and Mahonsy; Hits.
rot, Altman, and Williams. Umpire-
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DE1IH or TUD BROIH LHS.
Henry c. and Jane. Durre't Died at North

Henry c. and James Durret Di'd at North
Garden Coid weather In Alb'marle.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March 25.-
spccial.-IIenry G. Durrett and his broth
err James VI. Durrett. died at o'clock
this morning. at their homes. at North
Garden. Henry G. Durrett, Of Brighrs
disease, and his brother Of cancer Of the
stomach.
The temperature has fallen so decidedly
that it is feared the fruit crop is in great
danger