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The Portland daily press., 1895-07-02

weather to postpone the social which was
to have been given at Mallet Hall on Fri
day evening Of last week, and by special
request the same will be given this week
at the hall Miss Linda Noyes
and Miss Annie Marston have the
social in charge aud are confident of
most enjoyable evening for the
kind friends who >show such an interest
in our efforts by SO frequently giving us
their patronage. Such evident interest
In all matters pertaining to the welfare
of the Aid is also much appreciated by
this little band of ladies who are so
bravely struggling to continue their lab
ors in behalf Of the continuance of preach
The Portland daily press., 1895-07-02

papers at any of these places will confer afavO
by reporting the matter at once to this Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
4 STRlNGE BRIDAL TOUR.
Dime Savings Bank stock i'm Demand
other Nofes.

RALEIGH. y. G.. Oct. 9.-Speciai-At
the trial yesterday of young Percy Tom
linson, who is charged with robbing the
mail at Wilson Mills, the testimony was
weaker than was expected, but still there
are doubts as to his guilt. A $3.50 bond
was required. which he gave, and he WAS
then told that Attorney Aycock would be
seen. and IT would be ascertained whether
young Tomlinson would be required 10
appear at court. dis poor mother Is al
most heart-broken.
1t caused quite a stir in the meeting OF
the Board OF Aldermen on Tuesday night
when Mayor Russ put a fire OF s. on TWO
of the Board for not being present. 1t
seems but few Of them knew Of the fact
which gave the Mayor that right.
The stock for the Dime Savings Bank
is all taken. Many people want stock,
and yesterday offered as much as $40,
but none would sell.
quite sensation came 10 light here
yesterday when IL was discovered WO-
man dressed in meas clothes. VINO " IN
a man was tramping from Atlanta 10
Richmond, was taken III in a meadow
near the e. ty, and only when II was de-
termined 10 carry the sick one 10 the
hospital was II discovered that she was
n woman They claim 10 be man and
wife. and are on their bridal trip. lie
lost his place when he VAS married, and
they turned tramps. and were on their
way H. Richmond. They give taeir names
as Phillips.
Sentiment here against NicePresifent
ST. OHM OF the Seaboard Air Lane. runs
high Ii is said he repres ants the owners
OF the road, who are almost 10 man
nOrtherners. SO he has the pull and does
as he pleases. IL Is stated here that ne
says he will not stop until he has ousted
every man who Is a sOutherner. Such
sentiment does not set well with the
people OF the South.
For the election 10 vote the Sv''V.J
worth of bonds for road improvement,
which comes OFF November 18th, an en-
tire new registration Is required. INC
people Of the county either do not know
this or else care very little about the
matter. for the registration is remarkably
light so far Only Saturdays are regis
tration-days.
Governor Carr Is notified Of the arrest
AT Winston Of l.. j. Poe. who is wanted
for assaulting and numbering an I'M
known nine-year-old girl with Whoin'
six moths ago he was trampinS III
Smvth or Washington county Va
lie asserted that she was MS daughter
after they had been AZ a little town pm
washington county. Poe left. but the
girl dil not accompany him, and a Few
davs after her body was found IN barn,
with fnger-prnts on the throat ana nor,
riblv mutiiated, showing assault ana
murder ia.
POE was arrested yesterday by detec-
tive who for months had followed nm.
Governor Carr has notlned boNethot
O'Ferrall Of the arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
rwo1ourouN ciTizENs DEAD.

U1-GHESVILI.E. VA. oct. Especial
Ia the death Of Mr.. Walter j. Harrison
Ioud0uu has lost one Of its most valued
citizens. Mr.. Harrison was president OF
the Ioudoun National Bank. lie served
several years as a member of the Lees
burg Town Council. and also as mayor
FOR several terms and was reel elected az
fre last municipal election without op-
nosition. but declined 10 qualify. lie was
"a man of the strictest integrity, and was
honored and esteemed by all who knew
him.
BROAD Run district has lost one OF IT'S
most honored citizens. Although an ac-
tive and loyal Democrat. he had the
esteem and friendship Of men Of all par
ties ana Of an classes IN his community.
lie was a member OF the Board Of super.
visors. q member of the County Electoral
Board. and also a member or the Demo
cratic County Executive Committee. re
was man OF fine judgment, and MS ad-
vice was frequently sought in matters OF
inheritance by his neghbors. He served
i'm the sixth Virginia cavalry during tne
war. and was for tine prisoner az
point ookouf. where he contracted seIi-
Gus sfomachic troubles, from when ne
never fully recovered. and which nnally
caused his death. Peace 10 MS asneS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
binwi,,iiic's Nominee.

PETERSBURG. VA, oct. 9.-Special.-
The Democrats CT Dinwiddie held a
convention at the county courthouse
Monday and nominated for the Legisla-
ture from that county Mr.. I. r.. Clark.
The fail session of East Hanover Pres
bytery opened al Amelia Courthouse yes
terday. The opening sermon was preach
ed by Pew. J. w. Rosobro, ID. d., OF
this city. the retiring moderator.
The vestry of 81. Pau's Episcopal
church viii hold meeting on next Tues
day 10 call a rector TO succeed Rev. c.
r. Hams, ID. D., who recently resigned.
While no names have been mentioned, 1
understand that the vestry have several
ministers in view from which TO make
a selection.
The Evening Reporter an afternoon
paper published here. the first issue or
which appeared on July 4th last. has
suspended publication. The last issue OF
the paper appeared on Monday after
noon, in which. however. no announce
ment of its susension was made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
TDE INS.iNE fsILUus.


The Special Committee of the Legislature
Again in Session.
The special committee Of the Ltglsla-
ture appointed to look into INC adrainis-
tration of the State hospitals. with a
view OF bringing about a segregation Of
the insane held another session yesterday
Only Senator L0venstcin. of ,nis city,
and Delegates McRae. of Petersburg, and
Pr.ddy of Charlotte. were present. \ re-,
port Will not be formulated until The fun
committee Will have "a meeting. IL was
decided that the next meeting is lot 10
be called until after the election. between
November 10Th aud 18TH ln order TO Sc
cure the presence of Senator Watts from
Roanoke. and Colonel boykin, OF Isle OF
Wight. who are at pre- sent busy in their
canvass.
A BIN will be submitted 10 the full COM
miftce. which will bring an laws relating
10 State hospitals under ono chapter. A
number OF amendments Will be recon-
n. ended. the most important one OF which
Is 10 provide that patients shall only be
admitted after ,hcy rave been before
commissioners and adjudgcd insane.
These commissioners are % consist OF the
county or corporation Judge and two
one of tho latter TO be the
family physician. If possible.
Another amendment provides that the
members OF the Board of Visitors shall
not receive any compensation, with the
exception OF the executive committee,
the members OF which are to lc reduced
10 three. s third amendment is 10 give
The superintendent the power 10 issue
warrants for the capture OF escaped lu-
natics. while at present this power Is
vested FL the Board of Visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
Army of Northern Virginia.

As has been heretofore stated In THIS
naper. the twenty-hfth reunion OF the
Association Of the Army Of Northern
Virginia will be held in the nail of me
House Of Delegates this evening at )
O'Clock. when General Clement a. Evans,
of Georgia, will deliver the annual ad-
dress ON "'The Contributions Of the
south 30 Che Greatness of IA" American
Union" General Evans was not only
one Of the most gallant and accom-
plished soldiers in General Lees army,
but he is also a most entertaining speak
or. and those who 20 10 hear him have
treat in store.
The meetings Of this Association have
always been well attended, and found 10
be most interesting and instructive, and
now that the desire 10 know about the
war is stronger than ever here, crowd,
both Of the old soldiers and the young
people will embrace this opportunity TO
hear General Evans tell what We have
done. After the speech. supper VIII
be given to General Evans at Murphy's,
10 which limited number OF tickets
can be obtained by application TO Cap
tain Elicit. the secretary, al his Once
at the corner of Sixth and Main streets,
at any time before 10 o'clock to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
sycJryrs AyD HoyORABLEs GONE.
They Were Highly Pleased WIN Ihe'r
visit 10 Richmond.

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company Of Massachusetts whlch mas
been celebrating us annual feld-day IN
this city for the past three days, ielt
Yesterday for Boston. only one or w
members OF the organization remaht4 IN
The CITY Yesterday. Colonel a. l.. i'sn
ardeon, who viii make visit 10 the ~, ~
lanta Exposition before returning 70 p09-
ton. ,,,i1a,ion and
thor guests embarked at I'D o cloch ~
their special train over the hl,hil1 Y,,,
Fredorieksburg. and Potomac roau' ~
ine. their STAY in Richmond tne a.
clients and Honorabcs' made a llne ~, ~
prcssion upon the citizens, both lot eioll
soldiorly bearing and their cordlal hl"lls
rers They are a fnc-lookinS bouy Oh
mon and they make many s'a. ~,
friends wherever they go. Next yeai ~ ~
vim visit London, England, WhoH %
Ancient and Honorable Aruhery on l@oi'-
don viii give them a royal reccp uoH;
me Boston soldiers eNpiessSi eu.'.i
solves AS highly pleased with tue re- -.
zion ard courtes.cs SHOWN thtnh -
,ba military and citizens or hlcn, iloiff o.
Tbev we're pr0fuse in thelr tnasAs 80 ,oa
ne bosoitality rendered them ana may
~ them said they had never Deeh ti1 80
betfer anywhere than they we're III MN
u1Oul
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
MEET At HOT SPRINGS.
THAT rs THI TITiSr PROGRAMME.
Sil> JOI JISDTG,
For thc OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FiSht-Try-
ing 10 Drive the Party out of Texas.
Gossip Of The Iieh,.

DALLAS TEX. oct. 9-Joc Vcndig.
who has just come from The conference
Of the prizc-hsht managers and those
intertcsed. says the fight viii take place
at Hot Springs Ark. Oh the same date
as advertised for Dallas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX. oct. e.-Corbett
cid but little training work to-day. owing
10 the absence OF all his trainers. who
are az Austin. az witnesses before the
grand jury He took a long walk this
morning. and exercised with the athletic
appliances. but spent the afternoon quiet
ly at mis- cottage with his wife.
Corbctt stated this evening that he was
perfectly willing to fight In Hot Springs.
Arhs u the tight can Doe pulled OF tncre
without Interference.
Brady is az Austin also anc President
Stuart viii probably not render a de-
c.sion as 90 the 10 cation Of the fight
until the grand jury makes ITS report.
iN cAsr or rMERGrNcY.
VANCOUVER, y. G.. oct. 9.-Gcntlomen
In this city OF sporting proclvihes have
wired C0rhetts managers. Offering the
use Of a small island I'm this province
within few miles OF Vancouver, for the
torhctt-f 1tzsimmOns fight option for
the use Of the island was secured for
six months and am attempt VIII be made
20 bring the Eight this way should il not
come of i'm the Southern states.
The negotiations were kept secret until
yesterday. The legal aspect of the
proposition has been looked into and as
a meeting of two men is classod as an
exposition of scientific dcvclopemont. no
interference with the contest is antici-
patcd.
ST. LOUIS. MO. October "a special
from Bcnison Ten says that tho Chick
asaw Legislature passed resolution yes
terlay without dissenting voice dcclar-
ing that under no considora lion can the
fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
bc pulled off in the Chickasaw nation.
AUSTIN. TIN. oct 9.-Wil'iam De-
lany. DR. Mcdonald. John Mcdonald
John McNcv. and Joe Corbctt. Of Cor
belts party were AN before the grand
Jury this morning and 90 is learned they
Were questioned very closely as 10 the
actions Of C0rbctt and Fitzsimmons In
preparing for their fight. 10 is evidently
the intention OF the grand jury 10 drive
Corhcff and Fits mm0ns ont of the State
by finding Indictments against them un-
der tho common law for assisting a tight
ON Texas soil.
pelany and party returned to san An
tonic this afternoon.
IIg.LY 10 BE INDICTED.
FORT WORTH. TEN. oct 9-The con-
ference az Dallas regarding the Corbett-
fitzsmmona prize-iisht ended about g
O'Clock this evening. and Hot Springs
was selected as the location for me bat
ue. The law Of that State makes pu-
EUISflc encounters "A misdemcanOr. with
d maximum fine of 5000
Governor Clark. OF Arkansas says the
fghi shall not take place. but the man
ayers are satisfied with the very strong
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
Inv and Eouity Court.

The following cases were disposed Of In
the Law and Equity Court yesterday.
In the suit Of Ballard * Ballard against
Gregg ana Martin, Judgment was given
for H-if.35.
Trustees Of RnndOlph-Macon College
against II. j. White; judgment rendered
in favor of plaintiffs for 80.
Charles Watkins against T. j. White;
judgment for plaintiff for SO.
Edol Brothers against Sam Miller: juds-
ment for plaintiff for SeS
Same against i. .. Miller, judgment
for plaintiff Tor @5i.
Same against John Q. Small; Judgment
for plaintiff for $3.50. ,.
Same against Neil Corrigan' judgment
for plaintiff for tlnbOl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
the ages Of twelve and sixteen. meets
Monday and Wednesday. al 4:l5 +. NJ.

the ages Of twelve and sixteen. meets
Monday and Wednesday at 4:l5 +. NJ.
and Saturday at II y. VI
THO voung mems class have taken hold
OF the gymnasium work Enthusiastically.
and With large Attendance.
rho huetnees mems ciass meets every
MONDAY. Wednesday. and Friday AT $50
r. ~ This class ~ composed OF Some OF
the leading business and professional men
of the city. The exercises that are given
are adapted to both classes asd III iiuai
needs. that will ward OF disease ~ nav
ine n vigorous and healthy body. excel
lent digestion and sound sleep P b,a,sn'r
Schatzel now teaches a system OF nysiynlc
boIv-huiidlng work which will In ume
develop the human body nearly as peri s,,,
as the frame work VIII ailoW' anu "''
cure the many forms OF disease arising
nom close Office work. and promote
GOOD digestion. thus increasing one
mower for actual work. The classes are
GRADED 20 that any one can JON NJ any
lime and get exercises suited to ms
f.a1les' classes meet every Monday
wednesday. and Friday at il a. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
rERsoNAL AND GENEEiI.
Interesting Item, About Eichinond's
Citizens aud other Matters.

Interesting Items About EichInond's
Citizens aud other Matters.
Mr. Schremp has returned home from
the Hot Springs.
Miss Hattie Warberton, OF Sweet HAM,
is visiting friends on Church Hill
Miss Alice Bradley has returned home
from q visit TO relatives In Wilson, y. g.
Mrs. Nellie y. Stone, of Galveston, is
visiting Mrs. Charles T. O'Fcrrall at the
Executive Mansion.
Rev. G. II. Ray. p. D.. Of Norfolk. va.
is visiting his son. A. C.. Ray. OF inc UNI
versity College of Medicine.
Miss Katye Y. Wakeham, OF Columbia
Va. IS visiting her cousin, MISS Lucy
Carr 1il0 Decatur street, Manehes'er'
Miss NJ. Constance Simons has returned
from a seven weeks stay I'm norfolk ana
Petersburg, where she has been WISHING
friends.
Mr.. II. O. Williams. international rail-
way secretary OF the Young Men Shris-
tan Association, is expected mere fF4uAy
or Saturday.
Mrs. Maggie NJ. Ellis and children, Of
Lindsay. Albemarle county, are NisI'ihs
relatives and friends OF TINS CITY ana
Henrsco county.
Mrs. II. l.. BaulnSdfl'It WHO "s-' ''fH
confined 10 her bed for the past eight
weeks from a severe sprained ankle, is
able to go about the house
Mrs. NJ. T. Houchins. Of Baltimore.
mother of Dr. J. T. Houchins. is here
visiting friends and relatives, and is stop
ping with her daughter, Mrs. John Grigs,
of Church Hill.
Two young negroes entered the vacant
house No. III south Pine street, owned
bv A. Jennings. Tuesday afternoon and
carried of all the lead pipe above ground
on the premises.
officer Portiaux arrested Eva Johnson
(coIored) yesterday morning. charged with
stabbing Charles Gates. Charles got an
ugly cash in his arm Tuesday night and
accused Eva Of the deed. She however,
denies it. but Acknowledges that they had
q difficulty.
The funeral of Mr.. John c. Walsh. Jr.,
whose death Tuesday was announced in
The Times, viii take place from the
family residence No. 100 north Twenty
ninth street, this afternoon at 3.33 clock.
The iiterment will be made In Holly
wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
= +. &. 4. Meeting.

A meeting OF the board OF directors
OF the s. l.. O. 4. was held Tuesday
night and considerable amount OF bust
ness was transacted. Agent Taylor pre-
scented his report, showing that during
the past month hfty-hve alleged cruelty
cases had been investigated, IN only five
of which there had been no ground Of
complaint. President Wood explained TO
The board the recent investigation Of the
case OF curing hampers by burning, and
declared that il had been proven that the
operation was both cruel and unneces-
sary.
The following new members were elect
eli: Mrs. James a. Welsh. Mrs. Sidney j.
Dudley, 1liss Bessie Catlin, Captain W.
\. %. Cole. and Messrs T.. \. Hoen,
Charles Strlngfoilow, William Gray aud
w J. tfctlfistcr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10

Rev W. L. Davidson, ID. d., Of Cayu-
boea Falls. o.. who is widely and popu-
lariv known as q most successful plat
form superintendent of Chautauqua as
semblics. pays the following tribute TO
Polk Miller. who appears az y; NJ. 6. A.
ian next Thursday evening. in a letter
to a friend Mr. Davidson says.
mir. Miller was with me during the
season of 1895 at the Kentucky Chau-
tauqua G.exington ky). and also al
tha Mountain Chan auqua tMOuntaiu
Lake Park. Md. He Is a genius Of the
first water Besides being an agreaabie
ana affabic gentleman. bee IS a thorough
artist i'm his line. He stands without a
pcer as a dclineat0r Of darkey life IN
fhe old plantation DAYS. lie mas the
mower to hypnotic any audience and 80
move them az Will. he IS certain 10 eA-
coed any expectations"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10

The cornerstone Of ST. Phillips Episco-
pal church. corner 81. James and Leigh
streets. was laid ON the evening of the
sth by the Grand Lodge Of Virginia col
orcd Masons. The stone contained a
Bible. book OF Common Prayer, southern
Churchman. Church Advocate, copies of
the Dispatch and The Times, a copy Of
the programme Of exercises. and 81 com
of the time of Columbus and three other
ancient coins. Rev. Preston Nash opened
tbe service with prayer and Rev r.. A.
Goodwin. Of st. Johns church. delivered
a beautiful and ornate address. Rev. Mr.
Abbott. OF St. Marks. closed the service
with the bene8ction a large crowd Wit
messed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
CEJSHED 70 DEiTII.
Wiley Brown. a Negro Youth. Run over by
an Electric Car

an Electric 'tf.
Wiley Brown. a negro youth. was killed
10y ana electric car on the Free bridge yes
torday morning al an early hour. The
unfortunate youth was crossing the Free
bridge. coming TO Richmond. and walk
ing between the car tracks. while Car NO
-lt, run hy MDiurm1u ". /. Hal and
Conductor W. Wood, was approaching at
a brisk rate an route 10 Manchester
Brown was I'M danger of being run over
by bicycle. The man on the wheel
yelled 90 the youth TO get out Of the way
and 40 the same time rang his bell.
Brown jumped out of the bicycles way
Dat got ln 'front.' of the advancing car
lie was Knocked down. crushed. and man
eleI against the heavy timber which dl-
Niies tne walk-Hay from me track. The
iront wheel of the car, passing across his
abdomen crushed his hip ana completely
oisonhoWeiea him.
ur PARKER the ambulance surgeon. saw
al once that the life could not te saved
lie Dad the youth placed on the strctclcr
and nlted into the ambulance 20 DE con-
VeyeI Co the almshouse. just as the
vehicle arrived at the safe Brown eN-
piItl.
Wiley Brown was an employe Of the
T a.. Williams Tobacco Company, and
bore good reputation His father is VIII
liam Brown, Of Matrhtstet
Motormau Han was arrested by officer
Iilicy and taken To tnc second police
station. whore he was haiicd jon the sum
of $500 hy Mr.. l.. Il. Scllcn TO appear I'm
tho Police Court this morning. Hen bears
am excellent reputation gs % careful man.
being One of the oldest men on the line.
originally one of the horse-car drivers
and never before has ho had a serious
accident
The conductor was not arrested
The accident was Witnessed by J. II.
CALICO. j. McCholy. Cahel Robins, g.
Brown. w. Word.
Coroner Taylor held am inquest over
the remains of the youth yesterday af-
ternoon. After hearing AN the evidence
"a verdict was rendered cXhOnerating the
motormau from an blame. and RECON-
mendlng that lhe streei-cars in the city
ho equipped with Tenders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
SENATOR DANIEL IN ROANOKE.
He Says Some Features Of the Walton Law
are Open to Criticism.

ROANOKE. VA. Oct o-Special.-The
Democratic campaign in this city was
opened tonight by big meeting at the
opera-house. Senator John W. Daniel
was the chief speaker. His address was
devoted largely to state issues.
on the election question he praised the
old viva voce system. and said that some
features of the Walton law were good.
There had been more order at the polls,
less bulldozing aud vote buying than
under the previous law, though the one
constable feature was open TO criticisrH
Ne spoke at some length OF the bene-
fits OF the new tariff, especially OF us
effects on the wooden and iron indus
tries.
He said that some people called him a
silver crank, and he confessed that the
charge contained much truth, but he did
not enter into a discussion or the cur
rency question, except to make an argu-
mont for the repeal OF tie state bank
tax. He said that no matter what
Democrats views were on the silver ques-
ton, the Democratic party was much
nearer TO him than the Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
GEN ERiL UILKER SPE1hS.
He Adore ses an Honest Elections Party In
Pulaski.

PULASKI. VA, Oct. Especial
Judge Isaac Hudson opened court here
Monday. There are large number OF
criminal cases TO be tried, ana the court
is likely 10 run into next week. Judge
Hudson has been sick for a month or
two. and his return 10 the bench is
welcomed.
General j. A. Walker. Republican men,
Der OF Congress, spoke for nearly an
hour 20 "A Republican meeting in the
courthouse, calling itself citizens
meeting" or i"honest-elections party"
Not more than half dozen present were
Democrats or Populists, Mr.. Hairless, the
Republican county chairman, being the
chairman OF the meeting, and Mr.. Sam
II. HURT. the only Republican lawyer.
being secretary.
The meeting sent delegates TO meet
ing 10 be held al New River, in this coun-
~. on the eth instant, TO nominate a
candidate for Giles and Pulaski in the
lower house of the Legislature
AH. James Williams. OF Giles, the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
UOy,T REMOTE THEN.
Judge Fiournov says He Has NO Idea
Judge Orgain VIII Permit II.

A great deal OF comment has been oc-
casioned by the circulation OF petition
in Lunenburg county asking that the
negroes sentenced to death for the al
legged murder OF Mrs. Lucy Pollard, Of
that county, should be taken back TO the
Lunenburg jail.
Judge Flournoy. one Of the counsel for
the women. said yesterday that he had
10 idea that Judge organ would think
for a moment OF granting such petit
ton. as IL was under his own order that
the prisoners were brought 10 Richmond.
The case OF the women Will be argued
before the Court Of Appeals the l2tn of
next month, and new trial viii most
probably be granted.