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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
THENEGR0ES RETALIATE
URGED TO REBEL ar THEIR TREAT
NEWT BY WHITE FRIENDS.
Richard Jones and Ross Hamilton Attack
the Republican Party and Advise tho
Negroes to Vote With the Democrats.

BOYpToN, VA. Oct. 22.-5peciai.-
The regular session OF Mecklenburg
County Court was held here yesterday
and the weather being clear and bracins,
there was quite a large turnout OF the
people to hear what was going on IN
the political world.
The canvass il now well OF. and II II
pretty definitely settled that there VIII
be no regular RepuDncan candidate IN
the field, and the contest viii be between
Rev. h. l.. Baptist, candidate OF the
onest-elections party aud air. FRANK
lin Vansant, candidate OF the Demo
cratic party.
From about o'clock until nearly
night. speaking was carried on by the
friends OF the candidates. ur. Il.
Thorpe. who was the Republican candl-
date al the last congressional elecllon
in this district, against hon. W. *. NC
kenney, made the first speech Oh the
day, and bitterly attacked the walton
law and the judges OF election. lie an-
vocsted heartily the claims OF Mr. sap
tist. Richard Jones (colored). who Tor
several years was the Republican MEM
Der of the State Senate from this dts
trict. replied to Dir. Thorpe. He made
some strong hits at Mr. Thorpe. ana
claimed that his race had been ignored
entirely By their white party friends. ana
he urged that they rebel AZ this treat
ment. and vote for the straight Demo-
cratic candidate, MIR. Nansant, who, ne
SAID. had always been for fair elections,
and had stood by him on one occasion,
as a member OF the Board OF Commits
sioners OF Election. some ten years ago,
when his seat as Republican was be-
ing contested for the Senate.
lie claimed that the conduct OF tue
white Republicans should be rehuked by
the coiored people, AMI that they should
do so by voting against their candidate
Koss HAMILTON.
Ross Hamilton tcolored). also an ex-
member of the Legislature from this
county, made bitter attack on the he
publican county chairman for MS failure
10 call a convention, and TO give the
colored people an opportunity 10 De neara.
Roth Jones and Hamilton have IN their
time been great political leaders, but
they seem 20 have lost their Srip on the
darkies.
Mr.. Vansant made his speech from a
different platform, on the courthouse
square. which was well received by the
people.
Mr.. Baptist was sick, and ala not at
tend court
Messrs. Baptist and Nansant are con-
Quoting a very friendly canvass your
correspondent was present wheh 'nas'
gentlemen met for the hrst upe aiter
AIR Vansant's nomination, and AFTER the
usual salutatlons were exchanged. Mr..
Vansant iokingiy asked Mr.. Baptist II
ne could tell him anything mean that
any OF his family had ever done, so mat
he might tell it on him I'm the canvass,
Both OF these gentlemen are peers OF
any man in the State. as men OF hohor
and character, and both nave many
friends and supporters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
,xDrsrrfocs FREDERlcKsBURG.
Numerous Enterprises at Work aud Under
Construction.

Construction.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, oct. 2.-Spe-
cisI All the physicians In this city nave
in public interviews declared that II Is
one of the healthiest places in the United
States, and that epidemics are NOT hho""
and contagious diseases very rarely oo-
cur 1T. ia,
Sergeant c. W. Arlington. OF tals city,
has served I'm that capacity lot t"cnS
five years, having been elected thirtes"
consecutive times. ,s 4, ,ho
He is probably the Oldest sherin III '"o
State in point of service, NJ
The Richmond, Fredericksburg ana fo-
tonac railroad will build here AZ once a
new freight house, to ACCOMMODATE their
increasing business. They VIII also, III
the near future, put switches IN Tor inc
use OF the new ice factory ana OF fiui
Ramps tannery. 81,
Mr. Robert r. Lee, youngest son OK
General Robert +. Lee, has been mere mere
with his wife, visiting the chatham house
where his grandmother was porn. to-, ao,''
this city he went overland 10 STRATUM
the old homestead OF the Lees, IN west
Large improvements are being made
in the silk mill here New machinery
IL being put I'm. An electric-llght plant
is going 10 be added. 10 light up the
mills. and a large number oil hah's 'a"ei'
The Southern Iron Works are being
run at full blast New hands are being
taken on every day, 10 eNiuie TINS pant
10 mi lis rapidly Increasing orders.
Ground has taen broken for The plant OF
the Fredericksburg Woodworking COM
pany. The building will be forty by sixty
feet three stories high. with kiln ana out
buildings. The Washington Wooden Niit
are running night and day TO NIL orders
anead. e.,.o...,i
The Board OF Supervisors of Spotsyi-
vania county settled with its treas
urer for the year. The county - OUT
of debt and has three thousand doiiars
in the treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
CTRiNS At THE kEIS.
A Report That the Insurgents Propose
Giving Vp the Fight for Independence.

WASHINGTON. d c., Oct. 22.--Reposts
received az the Navy Department from
Captain NJ. l. Johnson. commander OF
the cruiser CINCINNATI. which Is engaged
IN looking out for Cuban illbrsters apout
the Florida Keys. are 10 the enect that
parties OF tubans are gathering IN the
Kcys. but not TO any formidable extent.
Whence they come, captain Johisou
has been unable 10 ascertain. although ne
has made every effort TO do 30
Groups Of them. all strangers. have been
noted from time 10 time. but there is
nothing TO indicate how they reached the
Keys. the presumption being that they
came under cover OF darkness All or
them are apparently engaged In fishing.
turtle hunting or other peaceful occu-
patlons. but Captain Johnson considers
their actions so suspicious that ne mas
deemed II worth while TO make reports
on the subject OF the Department. 80 TAR
the Cincinnati has not been able 10 ma
any filibusterers.
MADRID. oct "a dispatch from
Havana says the insufgeant leader
Rabi has summoned together "A number OF
his friends TO conference for the pur-
pose of pointing out TO them the utter
hopeiessntss of further resistance 20 tne
Spanish Government Tho result or
the conference. the dispatch says, IL not
known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

Richmond county WIS held 70 consi Ter
the use II the Meyer ballot machine IN
the town of Mortified at the ensuing
election. The board soma weeks ago
passed a resolution authorizing It's use.
bgt District Attorney Fitzgerald cont snd-
ea that a special meeting -houli be .ield
by the board, OF which due notice should
be given for action upon the matter.
There were rumors that there was 10
be a strong opposition 10 the adoption OF
the machine, and a large number OF the
citizens OF the town and litigation
from the Good Government Club were
present 10 make the fight for the ma
chine Only three Of the sup efTisors-
Messrs. Cole. Marsh. and Doyie-were
present. ,., 4.
machine. and when 4 resolution author
ling the use OF the machine at the cleo
ton next month was adopted. the as
somblage applauded visoro isly.
THE remarkable jrregularity OF the d.
vision OF the vote between he various
Candidates on the Republican and Demo-
cratic tickets has long subjected the
Northfeld returns 10 suspicion. and IL
is expected with the ballot machine TO
have honest election returns from that
town this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
fIfSki 4 TERl Rich IEKRiIOHf
Citizens Becoming Aroused Over the
Boundnry-Line Question.

SEATTLE, WASH, oct. 2.-The citl-
zens of Alaska are greatly exercised over
the boundary-line question. and propose to
take steps in the matter without delay.
They do not want To see what they term
the richest portion OF the United States
annexed TO British Columbia, and they say
they will fight before they will see II
taken.
Much dissatisfaction is expressed at
Juneau and other camps over the dla-
tory action OF the Government In this
most important matter. The news was
brought 20 the city by the steamer CITY
OF Topeka, which arrived In port yester-
day morning, nearly two days overdue.
caused by the large amount of freight.
The paramount reason OF renewed ac-
tiWty IN the bOundary-llne question Is
the brilliant outlook OF the mining prop
critics along the Yukon and I'm the vicinity
Of Juneau. Prospectors are arriving I'm
juneau almost hourly with news OF rich
finds, and good feeling rars riot Every
one IS happy and all unite in saying that
Alaska * the richest country on the face
Of the globe, and for this reason they
desire 10 arouse sentiment an the bound
ary-line question.
The officers or the steamer say that il
Is not uncommon to hear the expression
Give US ten leagues or We will fight"
They argue that England knows full
well the vast richness OF the country,
and Will leave no stone unturned 10 ac-
cOmplish her desire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

CINCINNATI, o.. Oct 22.-Flour fairly
active. winter patent, s3.3JG3.VD; spring
Wheat weaker: No. 2 red. to arrive.
66ixc.: No. ? Co., track. 6JHc
Corn fairly active and lower; NO.
white track, &c.
Oats continue quiet; No B mixed. 2oc.'
No. 3 white. 2lc.
Pork quiet; mess. SS.ij.
Lard easier AM In fair demand; steam
leaf. s6.3Ti2: kettle, S6.3tia.
Bacon easy and in MOI crate demand;
loose shoulders, $3.50, short ribs, 5000;
short clear. $500; boxed meats &c. more
Dry sailed meats easier and active !,
loose shoulders, 500; short ribs, y3l2la;
short clear. s531I4. boxed meats Ac.
more.
Whisky steady al 81 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON, N. C.. Oct. 2-Rosn
firm; strained, 81 20; good strained. 81 %.
Spirits OF turpentine. duh and STEADY;
machine. 2JNc., irregular, 25i.c.
Tar firm at 81. 40. -, ., 90.
Crude turpentinc steady; hard, N-";
soft. <i.5O; virgin, 81 90 n,
CHARLESTON, 5. G., Oct. 22-Iurpen-
Rosin-Go~1 strained firm at sl.2odl 80;
SAVANNAH, GA, Oct. 22,-Turpentine
op,lcd at 25ssa2yi.c. with sales o. 100
casks at 25ssc. and 2Jtc., Closing niIn AZ
i,1bi casks. - ,
Kosin nrmer; sales. 1000 barrels; re-
ceipts, All barrels. Quotations; a, -.
and G, 10, d, SIP; f. 49, < ss.ii9 *;
is, 81. ss.ioa2i5; \, s2.69 window glass,
500. water white, So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 20. 1895.

ElChMOND, A. Jct- 49, 4o'"
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
OF the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day.
Wrappers. hogshead, filters u; cut
tiers, /; smokers, p leaf red, J.; lear
DARK. 3. Tugs dark, 30. Total, - hoss-
heads.
The tobacco inspector reports today;
Inspectons-Bright 81 bogsheads dark.
II hogsheads; western, 10 hogshcads Re
inspectlons--Bright, II hogsheads.
Myers, Allegheny. Planters. cren-
shaws, Meals, Farmers, Shelburne =,
Sbcckoe, and Seabrook's tobacco ware
houses report to-day: Receipts, u pack
ages, deliveries, 30 packages.
United States internal revenue coiiec-
lions for the city OF Richmond, Va. to-
day on tobaccos: Cigars and cigarettes.
s17ls.15; plug tobaccos, Sl,9I5.GS. Total,
81. 794. -.
The monthly crop report Of the United
states Department of Agriculture (Divi-
sion OF Statistics for October 1895, shows
the average condition Of tobacco in Nir-
ginia to be 81, ana In North Carolina 90.
az OF October 1st 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
THE PETERSBURG BUDGET.
to the Southern Grain and
Trade Convention.

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct 2.-Speci al
Res. ]. NJ. Pitcher. ID. d.. will leave here
tomorrow for Richmond, 10 otticiate at
the marriage OF his niece, Miss Ben
Workman. who Is TO wed Mr.. samuei
Edward Bates. Jr.. at Grace-Street bap.
list church, in the afternoon al mar psss
| o'clock. After the ceremony. the couple
Will leave for Alton and from there VIII
20 10 the Atlanta Exposition
Mr.. Bates rs a clerk In the first Ma
tionaI Bank. of Richmond.
The work on the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Hall - progressing very
satisfactorily.
Mr. r. 3. Hill. who for some time past
has been the superintendent OF the Ma
tionai Cemetery at Poplar Grove IN uin-
widdie county, has been trensferred "a
the charge OF the National cemetery u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
THE JUNIOR MECHANICS.
They Adjourned to Meet In stanton Next
October.

DANvILLE. VA. oct. 2.-Speciai.-The
second days session Of the State Council
Junior order United American Mechanics
was brief and uninteresting. Reports OF
standing committees were considered and
disposed Of. after which Deputy National
Councillor Reams Installed the officers
who we're elected yesterday.
The question Of next years place OF
meeting was reopened, and Lynchourg
mi I'm a bid. but stanton won again.
The usual votes OF thanks was the last
business Of the State Council.
They adjourned 10 meet In stanton
next October.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
DyGHTEEN MONTHS ron SHOOTING.
speaking I'm Goochland on court-Day-A
Good Report 10 be Expected.

GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE, VA,
oct. 2.-s2ecial.-Caesar hAy (colored),
indicted at the September term OF the
court for felonlcusly shooting Lea jack
son sceIoredl. ON the 18th day OF August
last last. at coiored association Ia the upper
end OF this county, was tried IN the
County Court here yesterday. The prs
oner was represented by coenei -: y.
James of Richmond city ana ,,iot me s'a a..
oy a. X, Mqntelro' C2mmo nv , A.
The jury found the prisoner guilty and
fixed his Imprisonment In the penitentiary
at eighteen months. ,, ~.
Mr. William ". Flanagan. "HonSst Elec-
lions partys candidate for ne state
senate. addressed a crowd on the court
green. Hon r.. NJ. Parrish, Democratic
candidate, was here. but was too unweil
10 take part in the discussion.
Mr.. James Miller Democratic candidate
FOR the House, and his opponent, Mr..
William r. Davis, were also present.
A good report may be expected on cleo
ton -day from the Democrats OF Gooch-
land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
COTTON MARKE Ts.

NEW YORK. oct 22-cotton quiet;
,idJlinv gulf. 81: middlne. 81, gross
receipts. 2 so bales: forwarded. l71l
taiesi sales. 246 bales. all spinners stock,
80. 20 hales Futures closed firm: sales.
20 ~ zoo zoo bales: October, s.47. November,
I n. December. s53; January. $50; Feb
rpsrv. s'a4, March, s.6s: April. s.12; May.
SRI: June. $50, July, SIS. s.o -.
.xrorfs 10 Great Britain. 1854 bales
continent. 1o,303 bales; stock. sSe'lo9
Total % far this week-Net receipts,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. MO, Oct. 22.~Fiour steady
and unchanged.
Wheat lower: October. Coo; December.
6ii.c; May. 65isQ66Ac.
Corn a shade higher: October. 21c.; De-
cember. 2il4c.; May. 26lsc:
Corn steady; October lie. December,
1shc; May, 2Oc.
Pork-Siandard mess, $3.50
lard-Prime steam, $40, choice. 81. !:
Dacon-Shoulder 1878: longs. S.
clear ribs. $500.
Dry Sailed Meats-Shoulders, $56o1z !:
rios. $500: clears. $3.25.
High wines steady at $.22.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, MD, oct. 22-Flour
duh
65isQ65se.: December, 61AQ6lI5c.; steam
er No. led. 63igq 62ssc., southern, by
sample, 6i@66c.; DO. on grade, 63Q66c.
Corn steady; October. 3IleQ3lasc.; No
vember. 35G3ji4c., year 3Jt p3ic.; Janu-
airy. SSlsd3St.c.; southern white, 36431c. (;
DO. yellow 37u3sc.
oats easier; No. 2 white, western. 269
27c.: No . mixed, western, .3a25i2,.
Rye Qulet and easy. No. =. iia iii2c
for near by and +1Q4sc. for western
stock. $500 bushels
Ray firm at $3.50 asked.
Grain freights easy.
Provisions steady; mess pork. 1913; bulk
shoulders, 500, short ribs and clear
sides. ST. 80; sugsr-cuIed shoulders, $3.50:
hams. Sll.JO.
Lard-Refned, 1925.
Other articles unchanged.
Bonds-Nirginia Century, CPS bid: Bal
timore and OHIO 6Oixqtl; Northern Cen
eral 20 bid: Consolidated Gas stock, O.
asked; do. bonds 6's, l17ia asked; do. SIS,
1851.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

UNION STOCK YARDS, ILL. oct. ~
Cattle: Receipts, 500; market barely
steady; common TO extra steers, 3.4yp
J40s stcckers and feeders, Sl.7Jn3s5;
cows and bulls, 81 2Jd5.75; Texans. si.i5
4365; western rangers, s2.l0a4.l5
Hogs Receipts, $500: market for
choice firm and others weak, heavy pack
ing and shipping lots, SS.So13.s5 common
TO choice mixed. So i0lf3.JD: choice as
sorted, s3.70d3S5; light s3.4O4J.s5, pigs,
Sl.75a3.70
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; market steady {;
Inferior 10 choice, 81 2JQ2.25; lambs. $3.50
a 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
Wedding I'm ChrIstiansburg.

CHRIsTIANSBuRG. VA, Oct. ee.-Spe-
cisl.-A very egiet though pretty. we'd
ding ceremony was performed here, this.
morning. WIN Mr. W. y. shyrock; OF
NV SMYRNA. Fla, was united 10 Miss
Pearle Davis, che Of the most attractive
ladies of christiansburg. The young tou-
pie left Immediately Tor the southern
home OF the groom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
To Della.

Amongst the South's fair daughters,
There Is one divinely fair:
Her laugh is like the ripling waters.
And sunny is her hair.
II.
Her step is like the wildwood fawn,
As II gambols DER the heath,
Her eye Is like deep ether drawn
Like seeds of pearl-her teeth.
III.
Her wirsome ways do all beguile-
With such beauty and sueh mirth;
There is a holiness In every smile.
IT'S goodness crowns her worth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND "a Dct ISui

Quotations. wbeat-Longberry zoe. TO
re. mixed. sc. 10 re shortberry, Osc.
10 ne. No. red, re
Lorn-W mite. Virginia. 3yc. TO iOc. No
white, $'c,; NO. mixed SSc TO 80.
mixed. 22tsc TO &c. winter seed, 25c. to
&c.
Rve-45c. 10 Acc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Steamship William Lawrence, Wills.
Baltimore, passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, Nickle Baltimore.
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm City, Marshall. Walker
ton, passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Charlotte. Nickie, Baltimore.
passengers and general cargo
Steamship William Lawrence, Wills,
Providence via Norfolk, passengers and
general cargo.
steamship Elm City. Marshall. Walker
ton, passengers and general cargo.
Schooner Nellie Champion. Kendall.
light, to load pine wood on Pamunkey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

Cash quotations were as follows fiour
was dull and steady there was Il mod-
crate local and shipping demand, NO.
spring whet, jJ4gvO7sc.; no. req ~
1sc'; mess pork, SSOpg .l2l2; lard, $ol2h9,
short rib sides, $4.fOa4.t3, dry salted
shoulders. S537i9q5.50; short clears, 600
On 3 81. whisky, Sl.2z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

LONDON. Oct. 2e-Bar silver. 3O5sd.
$50 +. M-Paris advices quote 3 Der
cent renies at iW francs and 32b cen
times for the account.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

John r Gentry and Joe Patchen, kings
Of the harness turf. will race at Rstts-
Vile, n. c., on Thursday, October 3ist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23

STAPLETON, 8. l.. oct. IA special
meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
A Town Mined Ont BY Fire.

PARIS, TEN. Oct 22.--The town of
Bagwell. in Red River county. twenty
two miles east Of here, was completely
destroyed by fire last night. only few
buildings in the outskirts OF the place
being left standing. The loss was $780,.
600.
-
The Gcntry-Pafcben race At Reiisyille
will be a great event In turf history.
rare treat 30 horse fanciers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Few people are acquainted with
the extremely simple internal ar.
rangements of Balmoral castle. The
queens private sitting room is plain
to a degree, and its sole decoration
lies in the wealth Of family photo.
graphs, which accompany her maj.
esty everywhere. The principal
drawing room is hung entirely with
the tartan invented by the prince
consort and always worn in dress
kits by all the princes when in Scot
land. The carpets, curtains and up.
holstery Of furniture are all Of this
tartan. the walls being distempered
q pale salmon pink and hung with
water colors from the brushes of the
princesses.
The dining room at Balmoral il
half library. being lined with tall,
plain bookcases filed with very or.
binary books. Tho table, which will
at stretch only accommodate about
. dozen persons, Is surrounded by
strips Of washing cotton drugget, 80
fixed rs to save the wear of the serv.
ants tread on the carpet. Between
the windows hang some more water
color sketches of the local scenery
painted by the queen and her daugh-
ters London Figaro.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Farm For Sale in Madison
township.

One OF the best farms in Madison
township can be bought on easy terms
81 acres, with house of six rooms. barn
36x75 feet, plenty of stock water. ground
produced % bushels wheat per acre, and
other crops in proportion, nice orchard.
-Four miles from Jasper, 2is from Ire
land, . from Duff; $50 acres cleared.
Will he divided into two or three parts.
II desired. and sold for one-third cash
balance on easy time, interest on secured
notes for deferred payments payable an
nually. $25 per acre. A very desirable
place. Apply to &. DoANs, Jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

The minister had been in the lit
tie Kentucky town but a short time
and when he WAS called on to preach
. funeral sermon he thought IL best
to pick up q few facts about the de-
ceased.
II trust our brother gone before
was . truly religious MANI" he said
TO the surviving brother.
you bet no was, was the earnest
answer. why, brother. he never
tux out his gun to lay fer one Of the
Simmonses without fust prayin
three hours. "-Cincinnati ENQUIRER