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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
Reduced Rates To Boston, Mass, Via Penn
sylvania Railroad, Account of knights
Iemplar Conclayc.

From August % 10 18th. inclusive. the
Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion
tickets to Boston. Mass. going and re-
turning by the same route, at a single
fare for the round trip. The tickets VIII
be good 10 return leaving Boston not
later than September 10th, reaching wash
ington NOT later than midnight OF Sep
TENDER 18th. Excursion tickets. going
via one route and returning via another.
will be sold on the same dates at
slight advance over the one-fare rate for
the round trips
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
Personally Conducted Tours to Watkins
and Niagara Falls.

r personally-cOnducted tour 10 Niagara
Falls and Watkins Glen August I'D, at
the rate Of 5000 from Washington, or
Sl4O0 from Richmond. Tickets good for
ten days. allowing stoD-o0 privileges at
watkins and Rochester IN either direc-
ton. and at Buffalo returning Special
train VIII leave Washington AT 700 4. 49,
Later tours VIII leave Washington Sep
TENDER eth and October Sth For fun in-
formation call on c. =. TAYLOR, Trainc
Manager r., +. and T. r. r.. Rich
mond. or address COLIN STUDS. Pas
senger Agent, Z. Il. r., Washington,
u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

graduate Of a Catholic Institution IN Gin
cinnat. Ills address IS pleasant and MS
Genial manners have made him fayorite
with bis people. Flynn has played Tor
several seasons with the BOND INNS, one
the latter part OF last season he vas
slei 81 by the Cincinnati club. Of .-hs
Rational League. but he thea proved 10
be too Young TO hold his own against tie
heavy hitting hatters in the pig league.
His work. however. was Of such high
order. that he was signed by Wells Tor
this crlnDr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

The following cheap excursion Tickets
are sold by the Southern railway over
the York River Line:
Richmond TO Baltimore ana return,
limit hiteeh Gays - Hlcnmond 70 fhlla-
delpbia and return. limit thirt zen days,
s.. Richmond 10 New Ncrk ana return,
limit thirteen DAYS, So.
The YORK River Line steamers are eie-
gdntly appointed ana have every modern
Convenience. The table is supplied with
an the dcleacics Of the Chesapeake bay
and the cuisine is unsurpassed.
Information Will be chccrfuily fur
nished and state-rooms can be reserved
In Advance by applying az the passenger
Office, go east Main street.
). G.. WHITEHEAD,
city Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
MS rxcFrrrSr WORK HIRE.

Flynn as proved himself one OF the
most complete puzzles of the virginia
state League-in fact. he may be class ~
among the star pitchers of this league Tor
1886
Tine ard again he has proven a com
plete enigma 20 his opponents. ne nus
r,lont,- OF eroed a graceful delivery. and
an assortment % curves. drops shoots.
and zig-zags. that seem TO- De imitless.
Perhaps his est effective ball D. one in
droD. His speed is wonderful for his
size. while his control is perfect tIynn
has a cool head and plays the game from
"A thoroughly scientific standpoint no
natter how many men there may be on
the bases or how close the score is, he
never gets ratified. At the bat he mas
lately developed great eye for the DdH'
and has been lining the sphere out SAFE
ly IN most effective manner.
Flynn IS a great favorite here. and ne
IS equally dreaded i'm the other Stat'
League cities whenever he pitches. II is
more than probable that lie VIII be III the
big League next year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

chased secondhand by the city about
nineteen years ago and is now IN an ox-
tremoly dangerous condition, making II
probable that an explosion OF the ancient
piece OF iron may solve the question, and
force the city to construct a new Jail. Il
has been examined several times by ex-
perts, and at the last inspection Captain
Epps was warned that pressure Of more
than fifty pounds OF steam would he dar-
gcrous. Consequently. he never uses more
than forty-fve pounds. The pipes 10"
conveying the steam about the jail are
also very inconyeniently arranged, being
80 constructed az 10 furnish too much
steam to one part OF the jail and too Ut
tie to another. Consequently. while some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
RICHMON ID JAIL.

day morning at her late residence on
Lester street. after a lingering Illness.
The deceased was twenty-seven vars oil
az. ana leaves a husband. sister and
brother. She was the sister Of Mr.. Robert
J.. augherty and Mrs. s. II. Cherry, OF
Norfolk who were at her bedside when
she died. The funeral took place Mon
ing gentlemen acted as pall-bearers;
Messrs. r.. H. McCook, r. A. Cavedo.
William Cavedo. John Cavedo, Thomas
MoCaaley. Thomas Talbot and Clarence
Parker.
Mr. Robert Kerse Is quite sick at his
residence on Louisiana street.
Mrs. c. l.. Crumpier. who has been
visiting relations in South Boston, re-
turned home on Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
PITCHER C0RNEY FLYNN
HE is A NATIVE OF CINCINNATI
AND rs NINETEEN YEARS OLD.
Last Year He Was for Short Time With
the Cincinnati Club-somcthing
About His Excellent Work Here.

Cornelius Flynn. better known as Cor
ney. and sometimes not inappropriataly
known as the "snilcr,' is n native Of
Cincinnati He is nineteen years Of age,
rather sliaht in build, but exceeding
wiry and athletic. SO far he has spent
his life until this year IN and around his
native city. He is a college boy, being
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
RICHMOND'S CROWDED JAIL.
II Is Inadequate to The Needs Of
The City.
VERY BAD SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS.
Two Hundred and One Prisoners Are Now
Confined Thcre-A Description of
the structurc-A New
Location.

Doubtless tho pictures contained in the
columns of The Times this morning VIII
AFFORD to many citizens Of Richmond thtir
first glimpse Of that much-crowdcd insu-
uatcd in locality which very few per
sons would visit OF choice. being at the
corner OF Marshall street and Jail alley.
Its surroundings are rcpulsive and mn
savory in the extreme and on hot day
the odor Of the place is almost unoeara-
BILE.
An ANCIENT sTrUCTuEF.
On the 2ith Of April. 1870. the property
upon which the jail and the colorcd school
across Marshall street now stands. was
purchased by the city. and shortly there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
The Superintendent A. Clerk and Book
keeuer

Superintendent movies. Of the Light De
rartment. has not yet decided whom he
shall appoint 10 the positions Of book
keeper ana clerk AT the Lower Gas-Works
He has number of APPLICATIONS before
him. but for the present he is himself
filling the position of clerk Mr.. Mayo.
the new foreman, WAS in charge Of the
works Yesterday. and was busily engaged
ia looking over the affairs Of his office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
.nccInl Ronnd.Trir Eaic. on sntntda,.

Beginning Saturday. August nth, and
continuing each Saturday thereafter. un-
til September 18th, inclusive the SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY will sell round-trip tick
cts from Richmond 10 keysville and inter-
mediate stations, at rate OF one fare Tor
the round trip.
These tickets will be sold for Train
No II Ckeysviiie Accomm odatiOn. lcav-
Ing Richmond al +. Nd only, ana VIII
be good 20 return until the fOllowing
Monday. ). O. WHITEHEAD.
city Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
IInDOrfnnf.

Twenty-Five thousand dollars in cash 20
invest Ia improved city real estate, must
be well located, yielding a good revenue.
Parties wishing 10 sell will please locate
property offefc,, amount OF rent and
give lowest cash price. Store property
preferred. Address Real Estate. Times
.fffaa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18
FULTON UfNTS 4 DIIDTCT.
Little Bits of News Gathered About the
Hennlc of Tint Scction.

The people Of Fulton are unit in favor
Of the viadust on Bread street They
think fl would be 4 benefit 10 them In
various ways. II the 70. dway TO Chin
horazO Park can be secured. the Viaduct
would PUT them within ten minutes ride
cf the City Hall anG large dry goods
stores.
Mrs Maggie l.. Walters. wife OF Mr.
James w Walters died early last sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

in determining on new site is TO IRA
one convenient 10 the City Hall, and one
where the cry would not be raised by
the residents that their property would be
ruined by its location there.
The main thing IS 10 get new Jail.
and all agree that the present locality
can be endured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

During the summer months tho Rich
mond. fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road sells round-trip tickets 10 all its
stations on Saturdays, good until the
following Mondays only. at the Onc-fare
rate. Tickets on sale only al Byrd-S'ree,
Station. c. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Sheriff ". z. Flynt. OF Northumber-
land county. called az the Office OF the
Auditor of Public Accounts yesterday.
after delivering az tho penitentiary Chas.
billiard. who was sentenced to three
Nears' lmnrLs9nmont.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Miss Maggie O'Dwyer has returned
home after q delightful visit Of several
weeks TO relatives In Portsmouth.
Mrs -. Leslie Powell. who has been
quite sick, Is now canyalescinS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

The people Of Abingdon magisterial dis
trict Will on Tuesday the 10Th decide
whether or not the saloons shall bee D.
censed for the sale of liquor. Abingdon
voted whisky out In March. 1889. since
that time two other elections have been
held on this question. at both OF which
the "drys" prevailed and no whisky has
been sold tn Abingdon except by moon
sinners and Illicit dealers since. There
is al present an active canvass I'm pro-
gross by both sides. and q fun vote Will
doubtless be poled -AblngdOn Nirginian
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

A citizen Of the United States, ch1rs-
cd as defendant in q civil or criminal ac-
ton In China, has his case heard by IN"
representative OF his own country. aud
is amenalle 70 the judgment OF such rcp-
rcscutative. with the right. IT. certain
ragce OF appeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

no-o WILL BUY VERY ~
SOU STYLISH TURNOUT ~
consisting OF very fast pacing foise,
sound ana Kind. fearless - az objects.
has paced over Bnelt~ood ;s@ck a "A iie,
In %. viii show purchs,og 2.ip with Two
poopie 10 road wagon. Also, very nne ana
rooi as new brewster Buss,, pole an.t
Shaft and light set nnc Harness
complete purchaser can have any Fetei
naIy % eXaplilcs also, test speed. y
dress JAMES y. CLARK, Midiicomn
P1arding Stables II street, bct~ ncn lnif
teen.h and Fourteenth. washington, -.
alls-2r ----....-
FoH SALE
Having decided 70 discontinue raeb
/ wiii sell the following aotco anu spe'
racers
NELLIE D.. record 9iSig,
FANNIE MARTIN. record -JJii
NELLIE GOTHARD pacoD.recofd
CLAN ALPINE opacerl. record 80.
For further information annly 10
". r. SHEPHERD.
au1s-Iw ShephcrtstOwn. " g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-18

Flrsf-Ciass Table.
SPECIAL TERMS TO FAMILIES RE-
NAMING 4 MONTH OR LONG T.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
CHAPIN WILLIE.

MT Teal, of Rhinevliff, N. Y, is in Joyceville and Mrs Teal is in Water bury visiting a sister and is expected here in few days. Mir Teal will paint Mrs William Bartholomew's house this summer.
 Mir Shepard on the Sage farm has named his mansion "Ravinehurst At the entrance to the grounds are two square pillars of field stone. one of which is in Connecticut and the other in Massachusetts. Three miles from this point three states meet. Near the ravine, the large boulder has recently been found which, Ill 1903, the two state commissioners marked as locating the disputed state line.
 Mrs Clarence Warner gave birth to a child last Friday, which lived but few moments. The mother had been sick 50 hours. She is now improving.
 Some miscreant poisoned some hens, then COW, and now valuable two- year-old colt belonging to Albert Shep- l ard on Mrs Fishers farm. Paris green was found in the manager, also in the colts stomach, which was examined by Dr Wm. FrencS, of Great Harrington, Mass. As Mir Shepard is without any known enemy it remains mystery which is being unravelled by Sheriff Wm. 5. Perry, who will make every reasonable effort to find out. If any parties have sold Paris green of late, they will confer favor if they will in. form him.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
BRISTOL.

The band concert at Compounce, Wednesday evening, was unusually in- teresting.
 Fred Hart, of Unionville, has opened quarry of building stones on So. Mountain near Downs mill. The stone is of granite formation and is taken out in large slabs about six feet in length.
 Walter Ipgraham has returned from Cottage City, Mass.
 Austin Curtiss broke ground lately for new dwelling house to be erected near his residence on Summer St.
 Work on the new Opera House is progressing. The frame is nearly cov- cred.
 Charles Penfeld, of Waterbury, is visiting his father. Gilbert Penfeld.
 Mrs Carrie Moorehouse and son Harry are visiting relatives in Washing ton.
 Rev Asher Anderson, of Meriden, has been appointed chaplain of the Second Regiment c. N. G.
 Newell Inlay, who injured his arm at the copper mine last February, is recov- ering the use of it at his home in Phila- delphia.
 Officer Oviatt found & child three years old on the street Sunday evening that had lost herself. He learned that it's parents resided in North Street and took tue child home.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Cora E. Brown. Mrs George H. Brown and Mrs Sidney Reed are spend ing the week at Sachem's Head.
 Lee D. Brewster and Miss Lettie Sa. bin were bound with matrimonial chain at Millerton. July 2lst Rev T. S. Bond forging the links at the M. E. parsonage.
 MissesGrace and Clorinda Brown are spending the week in Winsted.
 Edward Ward was guest of friends in Ct. Burlington over Sunday.
 Isaac P. Hornbeck and J. NJ. Bepja- min attended the races at Amenia with their pacers Saturday.
 Fred Shook has accepted clerkship with Gilbert l., Hart at Winsted, going thence Monday.
 G. w. Hall comes to the front with new span of bay pacers which we ex- pect to hear good account from soon. Mrs W. l.. Brown and children, from Toledo, are visiting her mother, Mrs c. B. Maltble.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Tomlinson, of Bran- ford. are guests at Wm H. Hubbell's. Miss Helen Eggleston, of Millerton, was guest at I. P. Hornbeck's Satur- day. Miss Jennie Belcher is also their guest this week.
 Miss Bertha Clark, of Hightstown, N. J., is visiting Mrs J. IT, Belden. Misses Emma and Bertha SliugIand, of New Haven, have been visiting friends in this vicinity for week or more.
 Mrs J. Frank Lee, of Pawling, N. Y., is guest of her father, Henry Belden. Nla ,oh h1 Wassaics here Thursday in score of to 5.
 But little haying remains to be done in this locality, nearly all having finish ed. The crop was better than anticipa- | ted early in the season. Oats were bad ly lodged and but few have them cut and in the barn. They were heavy in most pieces and but few fields were I struck with rust. Mrs J. c. Northrup and son James, | and Mrs Isaac Morris, of Johnstown, N. r., are guests at G. w. Halls MT and Mrs Hall, of Hudson, return ed Monday from visit at Pierre Nun dry's.
 Silas Knickerbocker, of Canaan, was in town Monday. MT and Mrs Arthur Hurlburt, oi | Providence. R. l., rode here on cycles and with Mrs Preston Hurlburt are guests of Mrs s. l.. Perry. 0. F. German and wife, 0. P. Kenney and Miss NJ. Kenney, of Hartford, are guests of relati res in town. | Mrs Sara Sparks is visiting friends in this place.
 That business is reviving may be Tn. ferred from the sales at the G. w. Hall Co.'S store which were larger through July than for the same month since they have been in business. Frequent advertising may be considered as ore in centive for it.
 We are informed by one who it authority on baseball matters that the home team and the Ct Barringtons vii play four more match games this sea son. It has not been decided at thi, writing whether they will play the Stl | or not.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs Mary Henry and son Bertt, of Brockport, N r., are guests of friends here-a- bouts.
 H. M. Ensign and family, of Railway, N. J.. will spend the present month at the Ensign homestead in this place.
 Although in her 87th, year, Mrs Samantha Judd appears to be renewing her youth. She is compeled to use one crutch. but gets about with very little difficulty. She recently spent the day at the home of her brother, Nelson Howe.
 Miss Rhoda Reed, of Cream Hill. spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs H. Yale.
 Chas Babcock is slowly recovering from his recent severe injuries sustain ed by being thrown from horse.
 J. l.. Flakes was in Albany for little time last week.
 Mrs Sidney Beebe and children, of Pittsfield, Mass, are guests of relatives and friends around their old home in this place.
 Two sisters of J. Wolfnger. Mrs J. M and w. P. Lee, of Pittsfeld, Mass, recently spent little time at his home here.
 Having and harvesting is nearly com pleted in this section. Farmers report rather light crop of hay. Potatoes were never better and corn is looking finely, Welles Yale having one of the finest pieces in this section. Smoke the Country Gentleman cigar
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
SHEFFIELD.

Ralph B. Lawton and family, of Bridgeport, Ct., are again settled for a few weeks stay at the home of w. D. EreDch.
 Prof G. A. Hoadley, of Swarthmore College, Pa, with his wife and child ren, are at the home of his sister, Mrs M. E. Cowles, for months stay.
 Some excellent reports of the Nation al Christian Endeavor Convention, held in Boston last month, were given in the Congregational church last Sunday eve. ming by Miss Lena Wakefield, the dele gate from this place. and three other delegates from Ct. Burlington.
 The "Old Elm Inn" is quite full of summer guests and many private resi- dences have all that can be accommodate ed, but we can find room for more if they will come.
 The lawn on the M. E. parsonage grounds, last week Wednesday eve- ming. presented grand appearance, lighted up by the camp fire built of logs, and by the Chinese lanterns hung around, 1t being the occasion of a festi. val given by the ladies of the Church, which proved good success, thirty-five dollars being cleared.
 Mrs N. T. Leonard, of Westfeld, is visiting friends and relatives here.
 Eighteen persons from this place took advantage of the excursion to Savin Rock last week Tuesday, and all seem ed to enjoy the trip.
 Mrs Henry Brush, with Mrs James Brush and daughter, of Huntington. Long Island, are the latest arrivals at w. D. French's.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
An Intcrestiup Flag

On the 4th day on March 1861, Dr Hayes of the Arctic expedition hoisted a flag iu honor of Abraham Lincoln who was supposed to be the President of the United States, although the fact was not known until August 14tb, when tue expedition arrived at Upper Navick on its return. The flag was made by F. l.. Hams, and curious circumstance con- nected with it is that it was made with but eighteen stars on account of lack of material with which to make more. When the news was received of the cleo ton of Lincoln five months afterward it WAS found that rebellion had broken out in the Southern states, leaving only about eighteen states true to the Union. -Danbury Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
SOUTH ERN NEW MARLBORO,

Sunshine and showers of late. Poor hay weather. ..
 There have been no services at the chapel at North Norfolk for several months. . ....
 James Decker has moved to Falls Village.
 Wm. Moses boasts of digging seventy eatable (?) potatoes from one hill.
 Mr Benson, father of Mrs F. G. Holt, returned to his home last week.
 Mir Linus Sanford, who is living with his daughter, Mrs Lyman Couch, is quite feeble of late; also Ambrose Stan ard, who lives with his son Russell in the Calvin Brooks house. They are both over 80 years old.
 W. B. Gibson and son are entertain ing their nieces and cousins, the Man vilie's. from Rochester, N. Y.
 Mrs Rose Morgan, of North Norfolk, has so far recovered that she Is able to ride out and call on her friends.
 l.. D. filling while looking for his horse in the woods, Wednesday, few rods southeast of his house. found in a secluded shady place several recent New York papers among which were the Tribune and Police Gazette, also part oi crystal and fragments of watch and a moving machine oil can. To all sp. pearances the place had been vacated but few hours. No one has as yet been disturbed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
KENT.

Mir and Mrs W. Welch, of Bridge port, have been in town for short stay.
 Conductor Ives spent Sunday with his family here.
 Miss Susie Naramore and Miss Woos- for short stay among friends here.
 Mrs s. J. Chspin, Mrs Julia IUgersoll and her two daughters returned from Saratoga, Saturday.
 Mrs Flora Edwards and Mrs J. NJ. Ingersoll are visiting relatives in Strat- ford.
 Miss Arita Bull is spending some time with Rev B. M. Wright's family at Short Beach.
 Mrs F. W. Bull is visiting friends in Wipsted.
 Mrs Chas Williams and daughter Lottie, of Boston, are guests of Mrs J. Ipgersoll's.
 Mrs M. L. Stuart received by tele- gram the sad news of the death, by drowning. of her grandson, James Stuart, at Omaha. Neb.
 Miss Imogene Stuart left town Mon- day morning for Madison. Neb., to visit her brothers family ill their sffiiction.
 Congl Sunday school picnic Wednes- day, 7th, in 0. s. Smiths lot at the bend of the river south of this village.
 St. Andrews picnic in the grove near South Kent Thursday, Aug. 8. The ice cream festival, and sale of Japanese and Chinese articles, given by the young ladies of the Mission Circle on the church lawn, Friday, Aug ?, from 5 to 10 p. m., was pleasant affair. The attendance was small. The sale netted about 5000.
 The ball game between Kent and Sherman, on Kent grounds. Saturday, p. m., resulted, after contest of three hours, in score of IT to 19 in favor of Kent. A fee of ten cents was taken at the gate. There was large number of spectators.
 Mir s. Benjamin, the we'll known mer. cantile traveller, preached at the Cong'l church last Sunday morning upon Immortality" and in the evening his subject was Salvation He is an able speaker and breaches Bible truth. In the afternoon he conducted service at the South Kent school house.