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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
THESILvER CONVENTION
WHETHER 1T WIZ EYER DE HELD
~-. rs a QUESTION.
The Arlington Committee Adjourns After
anime Days Session Minister Ran
som Will Return to Mexico.

RALEIGH. n. c., Sept. Especial -
Ed. Chambers Smith said to-day regard
ing the Democratic silver convention he
has called You can say that the calls
| which are sent to the various counties
are receiving the signatures OF the best
| men In the Democratic party" He Is
very enthusiastic, though there are people
| who assert that the much-talked-of con-
veltion Will never be held.
The much-tallsed-of Arlington Commit
| tee adjourned to-day after nine DAYS
session. Practically it has doae nothing
save TO disgust the Populisis and Reput-
leans dts r,embers being OF those pa
tiesD. ana it Is like a busbcar to them
The question now IL -hethcr lis meInhrrs
and the many witnesses will be paid
Mrs. Arlington is both angry and .ilsap-
pointed at the result OF the investigation.
She made quite Il scene yesterday.
To-day the work,nen began 10 put w
the stone curbing and chains around the
Confederate monumnlt at the Capitol
Square.
FiCruCIoUs STRENGTH.
The Populists claim that they are ga,r-
iDs daily; that new ~ peis ar; sprr Gi"g
up and spreading their faith. The truth
is. IL is the silver tier which is Eiying
the Populistc nov what seems like Il
fictitious strength.
Daniel l.. Russell. one Of the Pepub-
can leaders. has gone 20 the West 10
confer with the leaders Of his party.
There are not a few RepIb>can antaSo-
nisms, which will be hard TO reconcile.
Russell wants TO be Governor and Or.
Mott. of Statcsviile, wants 10 be state
chairman. II IS no secret that Russch
is the bitterest Republican In the state
and the one mos. obnoxious to the Demo-
Gratis.
The attendance a; the institution Tor
the White blind here will this year be the
largest on record.
There are about ninety new cadets ar
tho state Agricultural and Mechanical
College here. To-day was entrance-day.
Minister Ransom is now at Blowing
Rock 10 remain until next Tuesday with
his family. He then expects to go Greet
10 Mexico.
COngressnan Woodland is here. lie was
n witness before the Arlington Commit
tee. but was on the stand only couple or
minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

COTTRELL.-Died. September 9th. at
10 O'Clock. at the residence OF his brother
-in-law, T.. ID. Taylor, No. 3 east Frank
I'm. ORIN l.. COrTRELL. In his iiftleth
year.
Funeral from Or. Hoges church FRI
DAY AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock.
POWELL.-Diod, September 9Th. ar the
residence OF his father. IA east Marsnan
street, HARRY Pope. youngest son OF
Iaylor n. and Columbia \. P0wcu. ~
the fourteenth year OF his age.
his funeral VIII take place from the
Grace-Street Baptist church t.IDAY
MORNING at III o'clock.
KAYSER.-Died. at her home IN Staun-
ton, Va. on Thursday afternoon. the 5th
instant, Mrs. DASlE \. kANSER.
The funeral Will take place on SATtrR-
DAY at 10 A. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
OBITUARY.



Mr.. J. III. Stone died yesterday morn
ing at his residence. S2f west Cary street
in the seventeen year OF HIS age
He leaves wife and seven children
five sons and two daughtcrs-to mourn
their loss.
The funeral will take place this MORN
ing at 1890 o'clock from the residence.
The interment will be made at Ashland.
MRS. AMELIA EBsNHAoK.
Mrs. Amelia Ebenhack, wife OF Mr.
John G.. Ebenhack, died yesterday morn
ing at o'clock at the family residence.
No. 1871 east Main street, I'm the rfty-nftn
year Of her age. The funeral will take
place this afternoon at o'clock from
st. Johns German Lutheran church.
Mr.. EDWARD REEVE.
Mr.. Edward Reeve, former citizen OF
Richmond, died at Amherst Courthouse
yesterday morning. The funeral VIII
take place from Pine-Street Baptist
church, to-day at II A. NJ
HON. A. II. A. WILLIAMS
CHASE CITY. VA, Sepr. Especial
Hon. 4. II. A. Williams OF oxford. y. c..
died here last night, after lingering M
ness Of Brlght's disease.
He was fifty-fve years old: served as
an officer in the 18th y. G. Regiment. G.. 3.
A; was twice a member Of the North
Carolina Legislature; once elected as a
Democrat to the sd Congress
The deceased was a director OF tho
state Orphan Asylum. and for several
years president of the oxford and Hen
derson railroad. His wife. who survives
him, was Miss Bryant, of Edgecomb
county y. c., with six children.
lie leaves two brothers, Colonel Henry
&. Williams, of Washington city. and
Captain John A. Williams. OF oxford.
He made large number OF ardent
friends throughout his native State. and
his death is a sad loss 10 his town. coun-
ty, and State. He was devoted 20 This
family and man Of lofty impulses
His remains will be taken to oxford
for interment by the Masonic fraternity.
GENERAL 4. Y. KAUTz.
SEATTLE. WASH. Sept 5.-General
A. V. Kautz. T. $. A.. recently retired,
dropped dead last night Death is sup
posed to have been from heart disease.
GEoRGF ". wIGnrNAN.
WILMINGTON. y. c.. Sept Especial.
News has just reached here Of the death
to-day at Battery Park Hotel. Asheville.
OF Mr.. George W. Wightman. OF Fayette-
VILE Mr.. Wightman. was about p years
Of age, and well known in this city
JOHN d. WILLIAMS
WILMINGTON, ~ c., Sept. SPECIAL.
Mr.. John ID. Williams d.ed suddenly
about noon to-day at his home I'm Fayette-
vile. Mr.. Williams was eighty years OF
age and one OF the oldest and most
honored citizens of the Cape Fear Sec
ton.
He has for more than fifty years been
Identified with the business interests OF
Fayetteville.
He was for several years president OF
the North state Improvement Company
and OF the Bank OF Fayette lille.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

provements In packing American cotton
for market. II declines to recognize the
enforce by penalty shipment. Th.g
matter is one that must be regulated hy
competition between individuals.
This exchange. as the representative
OF large percentage OF southern cotton
growers. opposes anything In the nature
OF threat for in that light the pro-
posed penalty may be regarded. as cal
culated rather to rctard than to advanoe
the Improvement desired
1T doubts the ability OF the Liverpool
Association or any commercial body 10
carry out any such arbitrary ruling and
would refuse even IL the measure were
feasible. to join I'm matter which Il
considers disrespectful alike 10 cotton
planters and merchants"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
coon PRICES FOR HORSES.
Five Hundred Spectators and BUYERS at
the sale nj Idiew, III stock Farm.


CULPEPER. VA, sept. 5.-SpeciaI.-
The horse sale at the Idlewild Stock
Farm attracted large crowd, fully five
hundred spectators and buyers present.
Bidding was quite spirited, and figures
realized were very satisfactory.
batch Of eight pretty weanings
brought &49. Twelve handsome two-year-
olds brough $l,0l2 Fifteen three-year-
Odds of mixed breeding brought Sl,70i A
dozen four and five-year-olds brought g.
1874. a matched pair of dark bay FLIES.
full sisters, by Imported Conover, out of
Dolly Mills, three and four years old re-
spectveiy, was purchased by Mr. y. r.
Williams. OF Leesburg, Va. for 1896. An
other matched pair of dark-bay hllies
half sisters, by Polinquius, thoroughbred
"a handsome snowy pair. bought by II. B.
Male, Of LOudon county, Va, for $445.
Among the horses that brought the top
prices were Fannie A.. bay fly four
years old. purchased by Mr. H. f. Male
for $3.50; Badger. a bay seldng, purchased
by II. Il. Male for $500; Rather a bay
gelding. four years old. purchased by Mr..
Hugh Smith for s2O5; Blind Tom, Jr., a
young black stallion, sold to Mr.. John
Suitor for sos.
Among the prominent horsemen from a
distance were noticed Rodger Williams
Of Leesburg James Hall. of Leesburg:
l.. Kingston Salisbury. OF Warrenton;
Ernest Hayes, OF Warrcnton; II. b. Male.
OF Loudoun. Among the more conspicuous
buyers at home were noticed Hugh Smith,
John Suitor. Algernon Dangerfeld, Will
liam Majors, Hon. p. II. McCaull, Lewis
+. Nelson Jr, y. A. Wood, S. l.. Cooper,
w. II. Peter. and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
Sells Brothers Circus.

Speaking OF Sells Brothers Circus.
which will exhibit here on September
26th. the Buffalo Enquirer OF May 2ith.
1895. says:
1.-TWO Of the biggest crowds that ever
saw circus in Buffalo filled the big
tents of Sells Brothers at Michigan and
Exchange streets yesterday. They saw
a irst-class. up-to-date show. fully as
good as any ever shown by Barnum or
Forepaugh. whose successor this organi-
cation aims to be. 1t Is Il three-ring
circus, with a big menagerie and avia-
ries. aquariums. collections of freaks and
side shows. drew fully 1900 people 10
each performance. A special perform
ance was given this afternoon, and the
tent was well filled with an enthusiast
tic audience. The circus is wonderfully
complete. nothing being lacking that
would furnish amusement. The per-
formers are OF a high order Of merit"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
MURDER TRIAL IN SUSSEX.
Young Ladies Solicit Contributions for
the Old Dominion Hospital.

| PETERSBURG, VA, Sept. Especial.
| TWO young ladies arrived here THIS morn
| ing from Richmond and spent the dav
solicitI su9scripu )ns from our citizens
TO the Old dominion Hospital At rich
mend. II is understood that they re-
ceived quite liberal SUI.
After the prayer me ctlfig service at the
Fist BAPTIST church last night. Messrs.
Simon Seward and F.. a. II artley. TWO
OF the members of the church, who have
recently returned home from an exte ldcd
Eurt pean tour. were called upon by the
pastor, Rev. II. w. Battle, -. D., TO
give the congregation some account of
their trip, which they did IN a most en-
eItainiHg manner
Rev. A. /. Fristoe, pastor Of the Second
Baptist church in this city. accompanied
Messrs. Seward and Hartley on their
trip. All but Mr.. Seward were made
Next Sunday Mr.. Seward will begin a
series OF lectures before mis- Sund iy-sck ool
class. in which he will tell OF his travels
in Europe
learn that the pastoratcs Of none Of
the Methodist ministers of this city VIII
expire by limitation with the next Nir-
ginia Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church; South, which convenes in
Richmond on the second Wednesday in
November next.
The General Association of the Baptists'
of Virginia Will convene in the First
BAPTIST church in this city on November
18th next. The interior of the church is
being very handsomely improyed The
cost of the improvements VIII be about
5000.
Mr.. T. J. Murray. OF Norfolk. ia I'm the
city. He is accompanied by his wife,
child, and father-in-iaw, Mr.. L. White,
also of Norfolk.
Mr.. Charles Cuthbert will leave to-
morrow morning for the Yellow sulphur
Springs for the benefit OF his health.
Colonel Samuel h. Paul, Of New York,
is in the city.
The County Court of Susss,, which
opened to-day, will probably be IT. SEES
sion for some days. as the criminal docket
Is a large one. Among the cases 10 BE
disposed of at this terra IL that OF Mary
Powell (co.orcd). charged with Eliird.'r
and negro man charged with house
breaking
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
THE FASTEST NILE THIS YEAR.
Gallant Azote with a Runner Lowers His
Own Record.


'GALESBURG. ILL. Sept 5.-Thls has
been another record-breakng day for the
Galesburg track, and the great Azote
was the one to lower his own mark OF
2o5 l-2. made al Fleetwood a few days
ago. and also to trot the fastest nile
trotted in 1876. Not only this. but IL is
the fastest mile ever trotted by 4 geld
ing. IL was Gaicsburg-day, and every
business house closed up. and the people
turned out by tho thousands to witness
the events on the cord.
The races were all OF them interesting
I'm character. but 1T was the attempt OF
Azote to beat his record that people
seemed 10 be waiting 10 see.
\ strong wind blew UP the stretch dur
ing the afternoon, and it was not until
after 5 o'clock that Mcdowell appeared
on the track with Azote.
lie was accompanied by n runner. ana
at 6:l5. after two attempts made 10 get
the word, the horses were sent away
TO the quarter they flew In % IA, and
around TO the half they went In l:0l IL;
10 the three-quarters. with the runner
close to him. Azote went. and passed
the pole In LA. Tho CLIP was fast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
Governor O'FerralI Sick.

Governor O'Ferral was suffering from
a severe headache yesterday. which pre-
vented him from visiting the executive
chanber In the Capitol building This
attending a meeting OF the Board on the
chesapeake and its Tributaries, which
was held at the Executive Mansion at
noon. Some routine business was dis
posed or al that gathering, and a num-
per OF bills were ordered to be paid.
Several questions concerning the oyster
industry were discussed, but no definite
action WAS taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
NO GRAPE SEEDS IN 1T.
DIR HUNTER INQUIRE ExPLODES
SOME POPULAR BELyEFS.
lie Relieves the Minds of People Who
Don't Eat Fruit for Fear of Appen-
dicitis Doctors Adjourn.

| WYTHEV1LLE. VA. Sept. 5.-The vir.
ginia Medical Association held its closing
session to-day with the usual attendance.
The first paper that attracted the az
tention OF the mornings session was
Dr. l.. A. Irving's. In the discussion
following Drs. Robinson, Of Danville, and
Hodges and Moore, OF Richmond. took
prominent part.
POPULAR IDEAS rxPLoDfr.
DR.. Hunter McGuire's paper on appen-
dicitis was the recipient of undivided
attention.
lie said that he had never. in all the
operations he had performed for this
trouble, seen n single grape. tomato. or
cherry seed, and he was very much
pleased 10 be able to make this statc-
ment. so as TO put at rest the fears cx-
listing among the laity as TO the dangers
OF these fruits.
lie also said he was sure that appen-
dicitis could be cured without the use
OF the knife. and the dictum OF surgeons
that the operation should be done i'm
mcdiately upon the onset OF an attack
was too radical.
DR.. John Herbert Claiborne. OF Peters
burg. brought out in the discussion that
he had had only twelve cases of appen-
dlcitis in practice Of forty years. one
being himself, every one of which re-
covered without operation.
THEY WAIT Win HANDS UP.
DR.. Thomas Moore. of Richmond. said
that to-day every man, woman, and child
I'm the country eagerly reads the tele-
graphic news and learns OF the dangers
of appendicitis. and stands with hands
up waiting for the dread disease where
ever a pain attacks the stomach.
Or. George Tucker Harrison. of New
York. nonresident honorary fellow, is
in attendance
At the afternoon session the officers
for the ensuing year were Installed.
Papers were read by Drs. Harrison and
J. Allison Hodges.
An afternoon Richmond paper says
the physicians in that place expressed
great surprise at the action OF the So
ciety In elcctiDg a woman TO membership.
The statement has given rise TO much
talk here. as most Of the members pres
ent express unqualified approval. say
ing the time was bound 10 come when
women would come in. and it might as
well be now
The society adjourned at 6 o'clock TO
meet next year in Danville.
THF BasQua.
The banquet tonight. which was an
elegant collation. of the good things of
earth, arranged by some OF the most
prominent ladies of Wytheville. was a
brilliant closing to the associations meet
ing.
Dr. John Herbert Claiborne. OF Peters
burg, was POSTMASTER. The toasts were
as follows:
10 the Ladies. DR.. oscar Wiley. OF
Salem: our Medical Schools. Or. II. r.
Nelson, Of Charlottesville; Forensic Medi-
cine, Hon. j. l.. Glcagcs, OF Wytheville;
The Southern Physicians. Or. J. McFad
den Castor. Of Atlanta, Ga: The Phyai- |
ian as Humanitarian. DR.. j. 4. Hodges, |
IF Richmond; The Virginia Doctor, Or. |
Thomas J. Moore. Of Richmond: The |
Medical Society of Virginia, DR.. l.. G. |
Pedigo. of Shawsville. SANITAS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

Bototourt is generally placed among
the safely Democratic counties, and II
is hoped that he will be elected though
there is "A strong sentiment OF dissatis-
faction.
The convention passed resolutions en-
dorsng the Democratic party. State and
National. and favoring an amendment TO
the road law. and also calling for the re-
peal OF the Walton election law or at least
Tor its amendment so as to remove from
IL the most Objectionable feature OF hav-
ing but one special constable at each
election precinct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

Opposition to the Nominee Want the
Walton Law Changed.

BUCHANAN, VA. Sept Especial
Hon. r.. J. Rrugh, OF F1ncastle. was NOM
mated by the Democratic County Con-
yen,ion to succeed himself as a member
from Eotetourt. Of the House OF Dele
gatee.
Mr.. Brugh in the las, Legislature
voted for Hon. 7. X. Martin. for United
States Senator. and his vote has been
much criticised. The opposition to him
IN the county failed to unite on any Que.
a. h WaG nominated on tho nrst oalioe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
4 Singular Suicide

HOLLY SPRINGS. MISS. Sept. g.
Sheriff Robert A. McWillams commit
ted suicide to-day I'm the courthouse.
He fastened a hand-cufY on his left
hand and locked it. He also shackled
his feet. and then with razor cut his
throat. severing every vein.
The only cause known is mental de-
preston, caused from a physical break
down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

OXFORD. n. c., Sept. 5.-Special -
Qcite large sales of tobacco are beine
and II is said TO be bringing fine prices
on our market. Farmers are much On.
cCuragcd at the prices received
Horners school opened yesterday with
an encouraging number of scholars in
attendance.
Hon. A. II. Williams, one of Oxford's
best citizens, died in Chase City. Va.
last night. He had been stopping over
there for several months. hoping to be
behefitei by the water. His remains VIII
be brought to oxford this aft ernoon and
be buried by the MasOns. and the Cd l.
Fellows will act as escort.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
COLIN STOKES RENOMTytrED
The Democratic Convention end nm Hama,
Election Meeting

fAHMN LIE. VA. Sept. 5.-SpeciaI
AN honcs'-election meeting was held a,
Worsham yesterday. "e'u a'
- y. Morton. county chairman. called
ine meeting TO order. j. II. Hubbard
ucpubl'can) was made permanent chsir'
man. and John Gillian DEMOCRACY. sec
re;ary.
Hon. Colin Stokes was unanimously
nominated 10 succeed himself I'm the
legislature Delegates were appointed
10 pect delegates from Amelia and
Cumberland In Farmviilc on Septemher
18th 10 nominate a candidate for rho
State Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

James r. wcrth. or Secretary Frank d.

James r. Werth. or Secretary Frank ID.
HUI. Richmond.
The cornerstone of ithe monument
was laid on the Fourth Of July last with
imposing ceremonies. The brick base
has been built. Its dimensions are five
by five feet and four feet above the sur
race. To cover the brick work base
stone OF five by five feet one foot thick
VIII be required.
AS soon as all tho designs are in the
contract will be given out and the work
rapidly pushed TO completion.
me Powhatan Troop Association has
ABOUT eighty-nve or ninety members,
several OF whom reside in Richmond and
manchester. They will hold their annual
reunion at Powhatan Courthouse on the
18th of this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

RALEIGH, y. c.. Sept. 5.-The cotton
mill OF the Greensboro Cooperative Mill
Company has been purchased by Cone
* Garsed, who VIII at once equip IL
with improved machinery and will op-
crate it on full time.
There is not an idle mill in fhe State.
save two recently purchased TO be equip
ped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
MORE DESIGNS WANTED
Before Work on the Powhatan Troop Mon.

Many pretty designs have been re-
ccived by the Monument Committee OF
the Powhatan Troop Association. for the
monument which Will be erected to the
memory of the old troop at Powhatan
Courthouse. but others are needed. and
communications on the subject from ar
lists should be addressed to Chairman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
FavOrs the Rcneal.

MARTINSVILE. VA. Sept. SPECIAL.
Mr.. John X. Armstrong. Of Ir.sburg. a
prominent farmer ana former Democrat.
has announced himself n candidate for
the House of Delegates from Henry
county. at the coming election. He
favors the repeal of the present election
law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
THE FIVE POUND PEyxIry
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange De-
ciines TO Accept an Arbitrary Rails

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 5.-Act,n,
President Fcl!ze Courteir has addressa3
the following to the Liverpool r'otTon
Association. In answer TO It's announce.
ment 20 the New Orleans Cotton Ex-
Of i've pounds bale on cotton not M,
up after this year az that institution
desires:
While this exchange IL in sympathv
with any proper movement 70 gScuro I'M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

The Sevonth-pay Adventists have again
erected their Gospel tent on Church mn,
between Leigh and NJ streets for a series
of meetings. The meeting opened last
night at 1880 o'clock with free lecture
and stercoptican views illustrative or 81
bic scenes and incidents. Quite a large
crowd was In attendance. There VIII be
preaching every night this week. ana
Sunday al $50 T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

Richmond: II. r. Francisco to Daniel
Higgins. % feet on north side Franklin
street between Twonty-ninth and Thir-
tleth. sS%i: Albert X. Smith to J. NJ.
Dabney. personal property in saloon No.
30 north Seventeenth street, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06
Mccarthy Council. No. s0S.

Richmond. Va. September. q. lS.s.
At MEETING OF McCARTl4y
~ COUNCIL. last night an invltat.sn
was accepted from shockoe Council 10
pay them a fratcrnai visit; TONIGHT al
Smiths Hall.
All members OF Mccarthy Council are
requested TO meet at 'ee Camp hail
TONIGHT 1t 7;43 TO attend In . body.
Se6-1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

DO YOU SEE the testimonials written
by people who have beel cured Of yario IS
diseases by Hoods Sars iparilla? rhey
medicine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

=. HOODS PILLS cure all liver Ills, re-
!ieve constipation and assist digestion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

Mrs. Amelia Ebenhack, wife OF Mr.
John G. Ebenhack. died yesterday morn
ing at 7 o'clock at the family residence.
No. 1911 east Main street, I'm the rfty-nftn
year of her age. The funeral will take
place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from
st. Johns German Lutheran church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-06

Mr.. Edward Reeve. a former citizen OF
Richmond. died at Amherst Courthouse
yesterday morning. The funeral Will
take place from Pine-Street Baptist
church, to-day at II A. NJ