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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
GERN1N-DiY ARMENIAN.
The Celebration OF the Day Was a Com
nIete SUCCESS in Every Respect.

The success OF the celebration of Ger
man-Day on last Thursday was the gen.
eral subject OF conversation among the
German-Anerican citizens yesterday. and
no matter where they met they had at
once an interchange OF views on the sub
iect An outsider who listened 10 the
relating OF experiences on inc part OF
the various participants could only come
to one conclusion-thai all mad royal
time. The fact Is that hilarity prevailed
everywhere but there was no excess or
any sort, and the entire day passed IN
the most peaceful manner ana without
the least disturbance. Some or the very
best citizens of Richmond were present.
and an were unanimous in their opinion
that they never saw better DehaVed ana
more orderly crowd than on that occa-
sion.
Ii was a noticeable fact. and one which
has been largely commented upon, mat
Captain Angle OF the Second police sta
ton and the few police officers whom
he had with him at the EXPOSITION
Grounds. had absolutely nothing 10 90
but 10 participate IN the genera envy!
ment.
\ very amusing incident, as sort OF
a Winding-up Of the celebration, happened
to q German-Amercan on thursday, ana
which he described in the following an
Suage:
II left the Exposition Grounds at the
time when the celebration of the day
came 10 4 close. in my buggy. for home,
but when / awoke TINS morning, at a
rather early hour. | still found myself
seated i'm the vehicle at the gate leading
into my premises. The horse VS. quietly
stan.lins inside Of the fence in the back
yard. while the buggy was in part out
on the street, one Of the front wheels
having been caught in the gate. As soon
as I became aware of the situation l
got out of the buggy and took the morse
and vehicle into the yard. | proceeded TO
unlock and stable the horse before any
one In the house found out what predica-
mcnt / had been in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
THE POULTRY EXHIBIT.
II VIII be an Attractive Feature of tho
Exposition.

BNpo-ition.
y 4 Iovelock. Of Salem Va, an eX-
pert JUDGE Of poultry. has been engaged
bv the Agricultural Society to act as
expert Judge in the poultry departments
al the Fair 10 be held next month. Mr..
Iovciock comes highly recommended and
has had great experience in Judging
routrv from New York TO Atlanta. a
great deal Of interest is being manifested
i'm tho poultry department. and. judging
from the number OF entries there win ne
Il splendid exhibit. An excellent lot OF
new stationary coops are being built
i'm the eastern wing of the main build
ng up stairs. and this viii be kept as
permanent place for poultry exhibits IN
the future. The secretary wishes 20 I'M
press upon exhibitors the il Iortance Of
making entries as early as practicable as
the entry books close on October lst.
after which time no one can make an
entry for competition.
The following is complete list Of tic
presidents aides as appointed 10y Mr..
Watkins: S y. Woodhn John :. Troy.
r. r. Nuckols. J. D. Davis, 3. Z. Wat
kins. c. 7. Watkins. ". W. Baker,
Milton Cayce. W. y. Kennon, r. a.
Jusus. y. r. Watkins. J. II. Hobson.
Dr. i. =. Matthews. W. Z. Grant. j.
y. Winfrce and j. c. Snellngs; and the
following presidents Of the various coun-
" fairs through the State: DR.. Jno. ".
Kellam. W. X. Daughtey. :. II. Bow
man, j. X. Mccain. oliver Eastburn,
Chas. ". Hartman, IL. b. Clark and
Alfred Beckley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
REV. MR.. Gl.UuOS'S FUNERdL.
lie Was Laid to Res; In Hollywood Yes
tcrday norning.

The funeral OF Rov. James Polk Gam
mon took place yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock from tho Third Presbyterian
church The ellice was filled to its ut
most caraclty with the friends and rela-
tiyes OF the deceased.
The full choir OF the church rendered
a special hymn service. Miss Maggie Mar
shall leading. with Professor c. l.. Petit
colas, organist accompanying. Captain
Frank W. Cunningham sang expressiYely
several appropriate hymns.
Rev. Or. NJ. d. Hogc oitclateG, assisted
by Rev. Il. +. Kerr. ID. ID. other pastors
I'm attendance were Revs. j. =. Smith. j.
Calvin Stewart, Reed and Chumbley
The casket was covered with pro-
fusion of beautiful flowers. tributes OF
respect sent By the many friends OF the
beloved pastor
Or. Hoge's address over the remains of
his late associate was a subimely beauti-
full eulogy, and many people were deeply
affected b. his touching words After the
services the remains were conveyed 10
quiet Hollywood and laid away to rest
forever.
Delegations from the Knights of Honor
and the Royal Arcanum, Of which Mr..
Cannon was member, attended the
funeral
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Justice Johns Court.

The following cases were disposed Of In
the Police Court yesterday:
Alice Taylor tcolored) was sent 70 jail
for thirty days for committing petit lar
ceny.
sidney Jackson (colored). charged with
being a suspicious character and stealing
"A hat from the house of ). r. V. Daniel,
had his case continued until next Satur-
day. 90 enable the police authorities TO
find out little more about him.
Abram Brookins (colored) was fined s
and costs for assaulting and woundins
with "a Rock Henry Robins.
William Woody (colored) was fined s.
and costs for being drunk. He also had
10 give 500 surety for his good behavior
during the next thirty days
r. NJ Carter and j. +. Taylor were fined
$3.50 and costs for being disorderly and
fighting in the street. They also had 10
give 500 surety for their good behavior
during the next thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Property Transfers

Henrico.-Bernadina Schepers' executor
TO W. l.. Carueal and ". G. Davis, r IL
feet on Marshall street, northeast corner
Smith. $3.50.
Wellington G. Tucker 20 Margaret 4.
l.. burnett. one-half interest IN % feet ON
north side Nenablo street, between Jessa-
mine and Scott. $500.
Richmond.--James Il. Barton to Walter
r. Hsham. lot l in block 3. Barton
Heights, $5l42.
James II. Barton 10 r. 3. Felthaus. lots
Is and l6 in block ? viaduct subdivision.
500
r.. 3. Felthaus to r. L. Jackson, the
above property, $3.50
r. r Hawkes. TO Cattle 4. Goodlin. 90
feet on south side lakewood avenue near
Mill avenue, 1900.
NJ. w HazclwoOd's trustees 10 Old Do
minion Building end Loan Association
l3 $751; 900 acres on O and r streets, ex-
tended, 2,l25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

The third annual convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union OF Nir-
GINA viii be held in this city on Tues
day and Wednesday. November 10Th ana
Goth. The local committee of seventy
appointed 10 make arrangements for the
convention Will meet for organization
at the First Baptist church September
sd
This organization Of Baptist Young Peo-
pie has recently grown quite strong In
Virginia. having now over 1900 members
The convention will be largely attended
and many speakers Of prominence are
expected. Full announcements concern
ing the gathering will be made at the
next meeting of the b. Y. =. t.. OF Rich
mond and Manchester 10 be held at Leigh
Street Baptist church October 9th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
A COMMON CAUSE OF SICKNESS,
In Warm Weather Nothing so Dangerous
as Decayed Foods.

Every knows, or ought TO know. that
decayed foods are poisonous. Boards OF
health seek to prevent their sale.
We now have in mind the results which
follow the decay and decomposition OF
foods after they have been eaten. for un-
less digestion occurs within a reasonable
time after our meals. decomposition sets
in
II dyspcptics Will stop and consider Tor
a moment some of the symptoms or their
trouble such as disagrecable breath. eruc-
tations of gas OF bad taste in tho mouth.
they will understand that they all must
come from decaymg foods that ought
propcrly 10 have been absorbed into the
system.
Spots before the eyes. dizziness. sleep
lessness, dyspeptic headaches, are bur
few OF the effects following the absorb
ton into the blood OF polsons developed
from decOmpOsing and undiSested food
that lies In the stomach.
IL was a recognition OF this important
fact that caused the Mount Lebanon
Shakers to devote so much OF their time
20 the preparation Of "A remedy for dys-
pepsia and nothing il more efficient IMAM
the Digestive Cordial which they nave
recently placed on the market.
Its action is so prompt that relief ire
Guently follows the very nrst dose. It
restores the appetite and increases tho
weight Plumpness and strength take
the place OF weakness and that care-worn
exnression which points out the dyspeptics
I'm every community. The local druggists
are now giving away interesting descrip-
tive pamphlets.
TRY n twenty-hye-cent bottle OF Dlges-
tive Cordial and see what 1t VIII 10 for
VOL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
At Richmond:
Petersburg VS.. Richmond.
At Norfolk.
Portsmouth VS.. Norfolk.
AT Roanoke.
Lynchburg VS.. Roanoke.
BfsE-BALL NOrIs.
To-days game ends the season.
knOrr viii pitch against James. The
game should be close. as the latter wants
TO sustain his record. Lucky Jack mas
many friends who hope he viii win his
last game.
Mr.. Bradley says there were over Tx
hundred paid admissions at tie main gate
al lhursdays game.
Penier denies that he or any Of his
men were under the influence Of liquor
on Thursday.
About eight hundred cranks were pres
ent yesterday.
Neither Smith nor Groves were IN the
game yesterday.
The Hustlers made four runs IN the
third fourth, and NTH innings
Belts ~lTeatencd to put Sanford out Of
the game for kicking.
A large crowd should attend the fare
well game out OF respect 20 Wells.
Fender is better pitcher than House
man.
Phillips had an eye on the ball. lie
received three safe hits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
X. L. Lee Cnmp

The regular meeting of r. l.. Lee Camp,
No. /, Confederate Veterans, was held
last night. Colonel James T. Gray, COM
mander in the chair. There was very
large attendance of members present.
General Dabney II. Maury, who was pres
ent, made a splendid speech. and express
ed his qualification at the efforts now
being made by Confederate veterans 10
have the truth of history correctly taught
TO the children OF the South. His remarks
were well received by his old comrades
Comrades Thomas Z. Pollard and John
this afternoon at O'Clock. sunday school
Boiling, and Comrade Martin W. Halle
wood, Of Pickett Camp, Of the History
Committee made a verbal report OF their
conference with the city School Board,
and expressed their determination to do
all in their power 10 accomplish the desire
OF the Confederate veterans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
NORFOLK AND portsmouth.
4 Game That Was .,ota Game, but May be
so Declared.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept. l3.-SpeciaI.-
There were mighty queer doings at the
League Baseball PARK here to-day. The
second game in the series OF three be-
tween the Norfolks and Portsmoutns was
scheduled. but upon the refusal of the
latter to play H. Umpire Mitchell an
nounced 1T as forfeited TO Norfolk by a
score of to o.
There was an immense crowd IN at
tendance, and no end OF kicking was
INDUCED H. by players and spectators
alike Manager Brady and O'Neill had
a short conference. and instructed I'm
miro Mitchell to announce the play of "A
championship game. This was done. and
after delay of twenty minutes the
game was played, and lasted eight in
nings. when 1t was called on account OF
darkness.
II Is now claimed that the latter viii
be classed as an exhibition game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
CLAW Ward ActlyeS.

The regular meeting of the Clay Ward
Actives Will be held tonight in their club
rooms. Bclvidere Han. at o'clock. AS
this is the annual meeting Of the club, at
which the annual reports VIII be SUI
mitted and the officers for the ensuing
year elected. 1t is expected that there will
be a large attendance. After the business
Of the evening is over, all Of the can
didates for seats In the next House OF
Delegates are expected to address the
meeting. All Democratic voters are in
yited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
DONE adding with a deep sigh. but it's

DONE adding with a deep sigh. but it's
unjust
II believe IT'S unjust. and that Marable
deserves his sentence no more than the
engineer and fireman OF the TRAIN that
was held up las, fall deserve TO share
the sentence OF Morgan Ii would take
too much space TO explain all the rea-
sons upon which my opinion Is based
rHr coxprMSEp WOMEN.
Tho first intimation that Judge Samuel
i. Coleman had refused to grant writ
of error in their case was conveyed TO
Mary Alternately and Pokey Barnes In the
city Jail yesterday afternoon by Times
reporter. The women received the news
stolidly. and when asked ifshey had any
thing 20 say about the decision, Mary
Alternately replied that shc couid ohly
saw thai they were entirely innocent
Of the murder OF Mrs. Pollard They
had beer told. she said. by their counsel,
who visited them on Wednesday last, not
10 talk 10 any one about their case.
Mary Alternately, when told the adverse
decision in their case. was engaged III
eating her dinner, and her manner seem
cd TO Indicate that she regarded the whole
affair as a good joke but after LETT
the ward in which she is confined she
broke down completely. and cried bitterly
but stNl earnestly profcssed entire ihho-
cence OF the charge against her.
said 10 her: "Mary, what do you sup
nose became Of all that money that was
taken from Mr. Pollards houseY'
"God only knows" she replied; but
reckon those white folks that helped
Solomon kill the old lady got II.
Pokev Barnes took the news very calm
" at first. and would make no com
mont upon II. she broke down after
wards. but neither Of them seemed 10
realize that the decision most probably
meant death for them on the scaffold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Idle Moments.

There has recently been published a
book Of poems by Professor ID. Webster
Davis, of this city, which bids fair TO
be one Of the most widely-read books pub
lished by negro.
Professor Davis is negro of culture,
possessing rare ability as a poet, and his
equals in his race are very few. Idle
Moments" depict the negro in his trans!-
ton stage from slavery TO his present
station. and is so written as not to offend
the most cultured. The humorous pieces
are peculiarly delightful. while the ones
that are rot dialectic display an magma
ton Of such an order as will place Pro-
fessor Davis among the list Of men who
are really poets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
THE D-tFIS lIONJULNT.
Committee TO Look Into the Mat e. Il
Proposals.

Committee TO Look Into the Mat e. f
Proposals.
AT meeting OF the Jefferson Davis
Monument Association Board, held III the
office OF Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson yesterday
afternoon at go O'Clock, the following
members were present: Hon. J. Iayio.
Ellyson UrosidenU. Colonel John Il. cary,
Hon. -. c. Richardson, General PeytOn
Wise, Major Norman Y. Randolph, Hon.
George l.. Christian, anu Mcssr5. i. L.
Campbell ana ". II. Chcstcrman.
The president stated that a collection
for the monument fund was taken IN
this city on the Sd OF June. resulting n
subscriptions 10 the amount OF zen or
twelve hundred dollars, IN addition TO
what has heretofore been raised.
on motion OF Judge Christian, the presi-
dent was authorized to take steps 10
collect such OF these subscriptions as
have not yet been PAID In.
4HsSka fOg pE. JONES.
Mr.. Ellyson laid before the board u
report from Rev. Dr. John W IMAM
Jones, giving an account or his visit 10
the SOUTH and U: the meetings held ana
the amount OF money raised by him.
ON motion OF Judge Christian, the
thanks of the board were voted Dr. Jones
for his faithful and efficient work.
Upon motion or General feyton WISE
the president was requested 10 apply 10
the City Council Tor permission to erect
the Jefferson Davis monument IN Monroe
Park, In conformity Win the acuoh
taken nv this association and a commit
Tee OK United Confederate Veterans i'll
sentcmber, ls.po. II is desired that the
fountain shall be removed TO another
site IN the park, and that the monument
be p,aced on the spot where the fountain
now stands.
IHE MATTER OF PROPOSALS.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Chesterman. Il was
resolved that the president appoins Z
committee to report ct the next meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

The Richmond Locomotive Works have
Just shipped to the Seaboard Air Line one
of their new l9x2i e.ght-wheel passenger
engines. which has been finished up In
the most abrasive style for exhibition
at Atlanta The engine was delivered 10
the Coast Line Thursday, IN route to
Weldon. thence 10 Raleigh. ana attracted
considerable attention This design OF
engine has been noted in one OF the lead
ing mechanical papers as being model
Of its kind. and reflects credit on Mr. W.
Il. Reed s. NJ =. ana VI. OF the Seaboard
Line. as Wei az upon the Richmond
Works
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
ROANOKE IND LYNCHBUBG.
\ Poor Game in which Both Teams Made
Errors at Critical Times.

ROANOKE. VA, sept. l3.-Special-
Roanoke and Lynchburs put up poor
game this Afternoon. both sides making
errors at critical points
Lloyd was not as effective as usual
against tho HUI Climbers, and though
but seven hits were made of him. some
Of them we're long ones. one being a
three-bagger and two Of hem home
runs.
McKenna was very effective especially
with men on bases
Ia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

how the board should proceed in the
matter of inviting proposals for n monu-
ment plan. Messrs W. d. Chesterman
and ID. &. Richardson were appointed as
this committee, which is not to recon-
mend a monument. but TO suggest 10 the
board how>to proceed I'm that direction.
After the transaction OF some matters
OF minor importance the board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
HcrricO News.

In the Henr.co County Conrt yesterday
morning ". T.. Stewart was fined s. for
stealing n dog.
Nike bunker and Martin Gebeo. two
poles were before the court. charged
with engaging IN fight at the Clayton
Mines owing 60 the absence OF the chief
witness. the Gaze was continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
InccndiarN Convicted.

A private letter received in this city
from buckingham Courthouse yesterday
morning states that Abraham Sparrow
(coloied) had been sentence. TO serve
three years in the ponitntiary for burn
ing the saw-mills of Hoffman & Co., at
Rosney station. Buckingham courty The
accused was arrested and convicted on
evidence secured by Woodalrs Detective
Agency. OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Will prrIr1ox me APPELLATE COURT.

Hon. George y. Wise, Judge FIournoy,
and Captain A. =. Guigon returned from
Amelia Courthouse at an early hour
Yesterday morning. Tho action Of Judge
Coleman in refusing to grant the writ OIL
error was q great surprise to them, but
will not cause them 20 relax their efforts
10 obtain a new trial for the women. II
thew carry out their present intention
tbov viii 20 20 stanton on Monday ana
make application to the Supreme Court
now I'm session al that place. They eX-
press confidence that this court VIII grant
the desired writ OF error.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

THE SUNDAY TINES TOMORROW
WILL FAIRLY BRiSTLE WITH NEWS
AND SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED ARTI-
Giles WHICH CANNOT FAIL TO
PLEASE BOTH OLD AND YOUNG.
READ II BY ALL MEANS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
nccfing Of Tcnchers

The teachers and principals Of the public
schoCls will meet al Central School this
morning for Instruction and assignment.
The white teachers will meet at 10 o'clock
ani the colored teachers at IL O'Clock.
Rev w. L. Wright. Of Lcigh-Street
Baptist church. Will address the teachers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
alANDING oF IN .Lrns.

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TO-DAY.
Boston at New York.
Washington at Philadelphia,
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Louisville at Chicago.
Cleveland abSt. Louis,
Brooklyn at Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
school Books, school Books.

We request our friends and the public
70 send MS their orders for school Books.
School Stationery. Sc. We ALI Ill their
orders promptly and satisfactorily. Come
and see the old-time booksellers.
WEST, JOHNSTON x CO.
!Dl east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
CITY Circuit Court.

The following suit was Instituted IN
the City Circuit Court yesterday.
Richmond Agricultural Implement COM
many against Edmond Ruliin. Damages.
500 Case, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
LITTLE, WORLD WAS MADE VARInr.s

"THE WORLD WAS MADE VARIOUS
so THAT DESULTORf MAN, sTUDi-
Gus OF CHANGE AND PLEASED
WITH NOVELTY. NIGHT BE Salts
FLED" THE SUNDAY TIMES To-
MORROW WILL BE VARIOUS AND
COMPLETE, AND If YOU READ 1T
YOU WILL DE SATISFIED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Totals.
PETERSBURG.

Earned s-Richmond. 4, Petersburg.
3. Two-base hits-Groves, Bradley, Eos
ter. Lippcrt, Sanford. Bases on balls
off Gaffney. 6. Struck out-by Gaffney,
g. Bases from being hit-McGowan,
Bradley Double plays-Berte. Phillips,
Foster. Stolen bases-Phillips ~. Wells.
Berte (2. Foster. Lippert. Time OF game.
one hour and thirty minues. Umpire.
Belts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

back door. and Thompson went around 10
the front OF the house. just then Mrs
Pollard came ont and she saw Ihomp-
sons shadow just as he was turning the
corner While she was looking ia that
direction ! caught her by one arm and
her throat. and held her tight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
Totals
LYNCHBCRC

sNVIt UF
. 3 3 6 7S9
Roanoke .....2 0 9 Go
LyHchburg ........0 s 0 0 0 ~
Summary: Earned runs-Lynchburg. 2.
Base or balls-Cn Lloyd. !; OF Mckepra.
5. Struck out-By Lloyd. 3; by McKenna,
T. Three-base hits-Mcintyre. Home
runs-McIntyre, McKenna. Double plays
Mcintyre and Berryhill. Passed balls
Welch, q Wild pitches-McKenna. g. Hit
by pitched ball--Welch and Flock. Stolen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14

bases-Stahl 2. Padden 2, Smith. Time o.
game-One hour and forty-fve minutes
Umpire-Mr. Brennan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-14
p,cu,roSn Nr,rnrrs SIN INV YORK..

An effort was made last night TO see
Messrs. 5. W. Travers. r. Il. Addison.
and :. -. Crenshaw. IN regard TO the
new company, but II was learned that
they are out OF the city. IL is pre-
sumed that they were i'm attendance
upon the meeting of the new directors In
New York.