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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
R1NDOIPH-IESTER.
Prominent Norfolk Lawyer Married In
savannah, Ga.

SAVANNAH, GA Nov. H.-Mr. Thom-
as Jefferson Randolph, Of Norfolk. Va.
and Miss Laura Lester, daughter of
Congressman Il. T.. Lester Of this city
were married tonight at ST. johns
Episcopal church. The wedding was a
brilliant social event. The church was
filled with friends OF the two families
some time before the hour appointed for
the ceremony, and many others who
could not be admitted within the church
doors stood without TO catch glimpse
Of the bride and groom as they passed
from the church door TO the carriage.
The church decorations were simple
but elegant, consisting Of palms and white
chrysanthcmums. The bridal party en-
tered the church 10 the march from Lo-
hengrin. The ushers were Messrs. j.
Randolph Anderson and Trenholm Hop
kns, and Mcssrs. w De Bruyn Kopps
and w. 5. Chisholm. The bridesmaids
were Miss Blount, Of Macon, daughter Of
ex-Congressman Blount, and Miss Co
mer, daughter OF President Conner, Of
the Central railroad of Georgia. The
groomsmen were Messrs. Garrison MOf-
tit, Of Baltimore. and Gardner Booth. Of
Alexandria, Va. Tho maid of honor was
MISS lIt tib'Hi man
was his brother. AIr. Hollins Randolph.
The wedding costumes were simple and
handsome. The bride wore heavy white
satin and carried large bouquet Of
lilies OF the valley. The maid OF honor
wore white brocadc and tulle. The brides
maids were attired In green brocade and
uiie, and carried bouquets of white roses
tied with red ribObns.
After the ceremony there was a re-
ception at the residence OF Colonel and
Mrs. Lester.
The room In which the bride received
wasi handsomely decorated with white
flowers and palms. and the decorations
on the second parlor besides palms were
in yellow.
Among the visiting guests were Judge
and Mrs. Fish. and Miss Fish. OF Amer
icus, relatives of the brides family.
The groom belongs to the Randolph
family, of Albemarle county, Virginia,
and il descendant of Thomas Jefferson.
He now lives In Norfolk. where as law
yer he has large and successful prac-
tice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph will reside In
Norfolk Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
The Goyernor.s Prompt Action.

Governor O'Ferrall last evening was no
tilted OF n brutal assault committed upon
a well-known lady of Charlottesville. Tho
information was as follows:
Charlottesville. Va, Nov. 18th.
Governor Charles 7. O'Ferrall, Richmond.
Va:
Assault with felonious intent committed
In county, near Charlottesville. this morn
ing against Mrs. l.. B. Railey, who was
very severely wounded with slung-shot
by a negro man about twenty-five years
old: dark gingerbread color: thin face;
stoutly built about five feet eight Inches
high; slight moustache; well dressed IN
dark clothes and light derby hat Dill
gent search made. but criminal escaped
Please offer at once one hundred d0iiars
reward for his apprehension. VIII get
county to supplement- It.
JOHN NJ. WHITE, Judge;
JOHN b. MOON,
Chairman Board Supervisors,
MICAJAH WOODS,
Attorney for Commonwealth.
In compliance with this request, the
Governor offered a reward of hundred
dollars at once by telegraph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
STAMP orr LOTTERIES.
An order Issued by the Postmaster-GeDe-
raj Concerning Violations of the Law.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. 14-Post-
master-General Wilson has issued a gem
eral order 10 postmasters throughout the
United States In reference TO the various
foreign lottery companies. whose matter
is transmitted through the United States
mails. lie says IL has been made apparent
TO him that the Honduras National Lot
terry Company, Paul Conrad. president,
and number Of other lottery companies
in Mexico, Canada, San Domingo,
and san Francisco. are engaged
in conducting lotteries or similar
enterprises through the mails. In
violation Of the anti-lottery law OF the
United States. He forbids postmasters
10 pay any money order drawn TO any
Of the parties named. and directs that
the remitter be so informed. He further
directs that any mail received by post
masters from these parties, b. sent 10 the
office OF mailing. 10 be delivered TO the
senders, marked fraudulent II the name
Of the sender cannot be ascertaned. the
matter shall be sent TO the dead-Ietter-
office, marked fraudulent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

DENVER. col. Nov. 1.-THE city is
wild over the latest sensation In the
Schlatter craze. lie mysteriously disap-
pcarcd some time during the night. leav-
ing no word behind Mr.. Fox later came
before the crowd of three thousand peo-
pie. that had been assembling since 3
o'clock this morning. and told them the
startling news.
To-day Schlatter was to appear before
the United States commissioner as wit
ness against the BLESSED handkerchief
fakirs. and the fear OF becoming entan-
glcd i'm the court proceedings Is probably
the real cause for the disappearance OF
the man. Later I'm the morning a note
from schlatter was found. reading:
''Mr. Fox My mission is finished The
Father takes me away
(Signed) "F. SCHIlATTER !"
The United States Court has issued a
subpoena for Schlattcr's immediate ap-
pearance as a defaulting witness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
spcrnrHN srEcL,lisrs ApJoUnN.
The Next Meeting e. BE Held IN Nash
AlIle 4 mcaa..fml .essiom.

WASHINGTON. u. g.. Nov. 1.-THE
southern Surgical and Gynecolosical As
sociatiou closed their thrce-days' ses-
sion today in tais city 10y eiecting a
uew list OF officers for the coming year.
as follows.
Ernest r. Lewis. New Orleans, presl-
dent: Joseph Tabor Johnson, Washington,
-. C.. FIRST vlce-oresdent; X. Douglas.
Nashville. Tenn. second yice-president;
Dr Cariledse. Louisville. Ky, treas
urcr and William T.. y. Davis, birming-
ham. Aia... secretary. e. J. Engleman.
OF ST. Louis. was elected TO succeed
himself iu The council
Nashville, Tenn. was chosen as the
place OF meeting for next year, and Or.
william David Haggard Of that city,
was appointed chairman of the local
Committee OF Arrangements.
An interesting feature Of to-day's ses-
sion was the presentation OF gayel
made from the operatng-taOle ol ).
Marion Sims. of New York, by his SON.
lr. J. Harry Marion Sims.
The text OF hNe papers was read to-
dav. aud four others We're Sead by uue.
The afternoon session was abandoned.
owing 10 the desire Of the members 10
leave the city at an early hour.
Secretary Davis gays ,he session Just
ended was one Of the most successful In
Inc history OF the association, and 1t
WIS largely attended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
THE KILLER MURDER.
Popular Sentiment Connects Others Ihan
,ha Nephev with the Crime.

IJ-RAY. VA. Nov 14.-Special al.-The
nretiminsrv trial of Newton kibler. held
Tor the murder OF his uncle. Wills y.
Killer. on November 9th, as noted IN Inc
Times of November 9th, was held IN tne
courthouse ia this place this evening
The building was packed, an evidence OF
the interest taken by the people OF tnls
community I'm this brutal murder OF one
OF IFS citizens The accused Is young
man OF rather an expressionless ana uh-
interesting countenance, ana was callh
even indulging in laughter during ne
trial lie has as his attorneys r. i.
Brovles. Of this place, and Marshall NC
cormick Of Berryville. The common
wealth had on exhibition the bloody clolh-
ing of the murdered man and the axe
and gun supposed TO have been used IN
the Killing Only a few witnesses were
put on the stand by the state. The de-
fence asked for the release OF the accuseu,
hui Squire Bragonier committed MN 10
iail TO await the action Of the grand jury
Popular sentiment connects other par
ties win the crime On last MONDAY
morning six hundred dollars IN notes be
longing to the deceased were found scat,
tered near the barn of the murdered
man. They could not have been put
there by Newton Kibler. as ne was IN
iaIl Mrs Fannie Kearns, Of Baltimore
was released from suspicion and CUSTODY
last Tuesday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
THE N1TIONfL IEiGTE.
The system Of Fines on the Baii-field
Abolished.


NEW YORK. Nov 1.-THE annual
fail meeting OF the National Baseball
League was concluded tonight at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel The most I'M
portant movement taken by the league
was the abolition Of the fine system. For
the future, offending players VIII be ex-
PEELED from the game after one warning
in trivial cases. The umpires Hurst,
Emsle and keefe gave evidence DeloIe
the meeting as 10 their treatment by on
structinr PLAYERS on last and previous
seasons.
committee consisting OF Messrs.
Brush. of Cincinnati; Hart, OF Chicago,
and Rogers. of Philadelphia was appoint
ed 10 arrange for day IN the spring
TO be called Barry Nright-Day," and
To be uniformly set apart In all the cities
OF the league in which a game Is 10 be
devoted 10 the erection of a monument
to the veteran umpire. long and
highly complimentary eulogium TO the
deceased was inserted on the minutes
and the secretary was ordered TO have n
conv enrolled and framed. and to present
ne same 10 the family of the late chief
of umpires. The double umpire ques-
ton went over.
With regard to the Sunday ball ques-
,ion the advocates OF play on the Sab
hath won their end. and Sunday ball will
he PLAYED In the West. The president Will
direct the Schedule Committee To arrange
a schedule for the coming season. so far
as practicable. SO that clubs desirous Of
piaying hall on Sunday shall he sched-
uled for the first day of the week In order
not to conflict with clubs not playing on
Sunday.
The league then adjourned until Febru-
ary q, 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
MARYLAND Marriages.

and Fashionable wedding took place this
afternoon at Brown Memorial church, the
contracting parties being Miss Adelaide
Garrick daughter of Mr.. and Mrs James
A. Garrick. and Mr.. Eugene ieverins,
Jr. - -. -
After the marriage a wedding feast was
given at the Gary town house 10 a limited
number cf guests.
Miss Daisy Rouse. daughter OF Mr.. John
G.. Rouse. OF Belair. Md Was married TO
ur John Wilson Richardson. OF Balfi-
more at the First Presbyterian church.
POLAR. tonight. The AFFAIR was bril-
liant society event. many guests coming
from Philadelphia, Washington. and New
Jersey. The bride had twenty attendants
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Governor O'FcrralI Commended

FAIRFAX C. H.. VA. Nov 14.-District
Lodge. No. -. OF Good Templars. for
Fairfax. Alexa ndria. and Prince William
counties. met M Dunn Lorlng yesterday
A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held; over hundred being present
Resolutions commencing Governor
O'Ferrall In his attempt 20 stop gambling
n Alexandria county were unanimously
adopted
committee was appointed TO visit
richmond during the coming session OF
me Legislature and urge the abolition of
the excise commission in Alexandria coun-
~, and giving the granting OF liquor
licenses TO the judge Of the County Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

mat ne gave away all OF the articles
,,aken, except "A $40 diamond ring, to
Fletcher Ballard. who denied the story.
WICK was also proven to have robbed the
clothing store OF A. Cohen on Church
street, and was also sent on to answer
that charge.
Augustus G. Paul. ex-postmaxter at
the soldiers Home, Hampton was sem
fenced In the United States Court to-
day. to six months IN the Norfolk jail
and 10 pay fine OF So. for the en-
bczZlement of money order.
Mac. G. Beckley was sentenced 10
one year I'm the Kings County IN. y peni-
tentiary for assaultings A. B. Topping
with q knife.
Judgment for $iN.bi was given against
the estatciof John w. Spencer. deceased.
late postmaster at Clarksvlle. Meckien-
burg county. 10 cover shortage in his
accounts.
His bondsmfn and tho administrator
are held IN a 800 bond each, until the
judgment Is pail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
indians Refuse 10 Give Their Land

DlSNISON. TENAS. Nov. ia dra-
matte scene and the turning point in
the negotiations of the Dawes Commit
tee took place yesterday I'm the council
chamber at Tuskahoma There were
present the Chickasaw and Choctaw dele
cations 10 meet Senator Dawes and the
commissioners. The question was sub
mitted to the milan delegations, and a
speedy answer demanded whether they
would abandon their tribal relations and
allot their land. After consulting a
moment, they replied:
I'VE will never sllot our lands or trade
away our national existence"
The Dawes Commission then withdrew
and will report their mission failure,
and ask Congress to intervene.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Marriage in Lexington

LEXINGTON. VA, Nov 14.-special.
Professor William G.. Brown, LII. D..
Ph. D., formerly filling the chair of
chemistry at Washington and Lee Uni
versity. now a chemist I'm the Agricul-
tural Department. at Washington city,
was married here this afternoon 10 Miss
Belle White, daughter of the late Pro-
fessor james Jones White. of the chair
Of Greek, Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity. They left for the North on
a bridal tour 10 extend into Canada.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
III. Ne White, OF Winchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
err ylTH 4 pOCKETKNTFE.
W. Il. Davis Convicted and VIII be sent
Away for Safe eeping.

FLOYD. VA. Nov. 14-Late Tuesday af-
tornoon d fght occurred four miles north
of this place between Dave Sewers and
VIII Harris in which tho latter was cut
very seriously i'm several places with
nocket- knife The men had been drinking
heavily. and We're alone when the fight
took place Harris says he was attacked
unexpectedly. and without provocation.
II is said they have been on bad terms
for some time Sewers was lodged In
jan here YESTERDAY
w. R. Davis. who was recently ar
rested for asssulting Il ten year-Old color
d girl named Fanny HUH was indictod
Tuesday. On account OF the absence of
an important witness for the defence,
his trial was postponed until the Deem
her term of court lle will he taken
10 Christiansburg or Roanoke for safe
keeping.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, Nov. H.-Forecast for
Virginia: Showers. followed by fair In
the western portions; easterly winds.
For North Carolina: Fair except show
ers on the coast; northeasteriy winds;
warmer In the Interior,
The barometer has fallen over all dis
tlcts east OF the Mississippi and risen 70
The westward IL continues high north-
east OF New England over the middle
plateau region. and is low north OF Lake
Superior.
There are some Indications Of a storm
east OF North Carolina, which " likely
England nd Middle Atlantic coast.
II Is warmer, except from NfroouH
thwestward, TO Texas and TO the north
OF Minnesota.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Silver Conference Called.

NASHVILLE. TENN. Nov l4-Hon
James NJ Head has issued a call s5r a
conference OF the silver Democrats of
Tennessee, 10 meet in Nashville on the
18TH of this month. for the purpose o.
organization.
MIR Head Is a prominent lawyer and
capitalist. He was formerly owner
and editor OF the Nashville American.
lie is a member Of the national COM
mittee. appointed at the Washington
silver meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
SENATOR BENEFITS SUCCESSOR.
should the Republicans Fill the vacancy
MsryInnd's senate VIII be Tie.

BALTIMORE. MD, Nov 1.-THE death
of state Senator Pinckney J. Bennett
Of Carroll county. last night, VIII re-
suit in another hot fight between the
Democrats and the Republicans Of the
state. The control Of the state Sehate
hinges to some extent upon the result.
Prior to Mr.. Benefits death. the Senate
was composed Of fourteen DemoGats
and twelve Republicans. Should the
Republicans elect Mr. Bennetts succes-
vcould Give w Cabell Bruce, an lnde-
perdent Democrat. the balance of power
lie is a very pronounced ant-German
man, and will vote with the Republicans
to confirm Lloyd Lowndes' appointments
and for many postponed cases in the reg
istration. election, and other laws Of the
state. which the Democrats DO not
approve Mr.. Benefits majority was
IN fortv-scven. The special election
therefore, promises TO be very lively al
fair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
PETEK OFT.
3l5 east 6lst street
WHAT MR.. wIpPERMAN SAYS.

Mr.. Carl Wipperman, one of the most
prominent German-Amcriacn citizens Of
Richmond, TO whom the matter had
been referred, showed me the two letters
last evening. and was highly indignant
over such treatment which could only
have one effect 10 prevent thrifty and
desirable immigrants from coming 20 the
state Of Virginia He added that he
often received letters from Germans liv-
ing in different sections of the country
and desired TO obtain information as TO
the adylsab.nty OF coming to Virginia TO
live.
with such occurrences staring into our
faces" Mr. Wippernan said. Il certain
ly have not the heart TO encourage any
one 10 come here 10 live"
As an illustration, he showed me a
letter from a farmer az Elgins. Ill. who
expressed a desire to settle in Virginia
somew here near Richmond or Peters
burg, with his TWO sons and two sOns-in
law, provided that the climate In Virginia
is milder than where he is living now.
II is understood that a committee OF
prominent GeTman-Amcrican citizens will
submit the matter 10 Governor O'Ferrall
the premises.
he premises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
UiNT STG1R BOTNTTEs.
sugar Farmers of the British West Indies
Present Their Request.

non. Nov. i4.-Air Joseph Cham
beriain. Secretary of State for the
Colonies. received at the Colonial office
to-day a deputation of prominent sugar
farmers of the British West Indies, who
had called 10 ask that negotiations be
opened with Foreign Governments look
ing 10 the abolition OF sugar bounties
Chamberlain replied that he would COM
municatc with his colleagues upon the
Question of opening negotiations. Re
earding the application of countervall-
ing duties, he said he did not believe that
the House OF Commons would favor such
policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

Hotel Demolished and tho Richmond Cot
tage Undermined.

CAPE CHARLES VA. Nov. 1t-Ad-
vices from Cobh's Island Life-saving Sta
ton stats the worst storm known FOR
years struck there last night endanger-
Ing the lives Of a number Of peOple. The
tide rose 10 an exceedingly high point,
washing away the foundation of the
Richmond Cottage. a part OF the hotel.
and completely demolished the build
ing.
The island was almost entirely sub
merged, and the residents there were
considerably scared, being unable 10 leave
the island on account of the gale OF wind
that was blowing az the time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
VOL. 9-NEW SERIES. NO. 24I.

He can carry the case no further, uhiens
his attorneys should discover so,no r', rart .y
npon witch they can ask the decision OF
The s,,nrcme Court OF the United States.
Colonel worthington. counsel ,or h bbap bssn
tain Howgatc, says tne iase ,,ats are con-
errcI''v perned. and nothing can intervene but
erec,,tlve clemency TO prevent Howgate
serving his time in the Alpany Pen,'shne M ,hs
dcns r.rnent iaii' where he Will remain
few DAYS TO permit him 70 close up ms
business affairs prior to MS renovdi 10
Albany to begin serving his sentence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Consuls Appointed.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Nov. 1.-THE
President to-day made the following APP
pointrnents: Charles R.tchie Simpkins
Of Massachusetts,. 10 be Secretary OF the
United States Legation to Chile: Owen
NIcC;arr. of Tennessee, Consul at Cien-
fuegos' cuba: Albert T. Morlan. Louisi-
ana Consul at Belize, British Honduras:
Frank ID. Hill. Minnesota, Consul at La
t;uayira. Venezuela. and Andrew F. Fay,
Illinois. Consul at Denia, Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Forbidden In Ir,e tbc Mails

WASHINGTON. d. c., Nov. H.-Post-
master-General Wilson has denied the
ptIyileges Of the mails to concern
Cling itself the Exposition Bureau" ."
OF Atlanta. II issued pamphlet pur-
porting to give information To visitors
to the Atlanta Exposition, but which
tho post-office authorities construed as
being intended for fraudulent purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

wAsHINGToN. d. C., Nov h;-The
ristr,rt ourt OF Appeals to-day. in an
orinion deIyered by MIR. Justice Morris,
s,ysfained the verdict OF the Criminal
Court Ira the case OF Capt n. W. HOW
rate. former disbursing officer OF the
fignal service The frlmlhal 'oul.
exed his term of Imprisonment az eight
.sars Captain Howgate is now M the
custody Of the marshal OF the districI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
Closing Down ON a Railroad.

NEW YORK. Nov. Il li.-Presidcnt Spen-
Ger. of the southern railway. has issued
an order directing President shaw,
OF the Georgia southern and Florida line,
To sever connections with the Macon and
Birming ham road. which Is TO be sold al
a receivers sale November 9th The
Macon and birmingham 10 left by this
busneSA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
NORFOLK CRIMINAL CASES.
An Ex-Postmsster of the Soldiers Home
Sentenced to Jail.

NORFOLK. VA, Nov. H--Speciai.-
Preston Arthur alias George Harris VAS
arrested In Washington with clothing
stolen from the merchant tailoring es-
tablishment OF Nlcnols & Wallace. con-
fessed 10 the burglary to-day in the
Police Court but denied that he had
son Brawdy (colored) are In jail OH the
same charge, and the latter some time
since confessed to completely In the rob-
berry. Harris denies positively that he
Toe Wick (coIored) to-day confessed to
the robbery OF the residence OF w. N.
Rettew. OF Watt, Rettow 4 Clay. saying
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
HIS BROrHEK AND PETE.
Both Winners at the Lexington i'aces-A
Pair Day Mt PinlicO.

LEXINGTON. KY. Nov. H.-To-day
was Iadies'-Day. and the fair sex
thronged TO witness the racing. ATS
Brother and Pete, favorites, while Egg
bart and Momus Knocked down the other
three favorities at comfortable odds.
The prettiest finish OF the meeting so
far was that between Anna Lysle, ida
Wagner. and LAwanda. they fighting II
out all the way down the stretch anu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

RERIIN. Nov. l4--A serious riot oc-
Cured i'm WirSes in Duchy Nassau yes
ter5av. The opposing parties used re-
volvers freely. with the result that forty
persons were wounded. five fatally. A
number OF the rioters took refuge In an
inn. which their opponents stomed and
burned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
A Rody In .lames River

LYNcHBURG. VA, Nov. 1.-THE body
of a negro man was found In James river
here to-day. ana IL thouxht 10 Do the
man who shot Mr.. Lafayette johnson
here some time ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15

Following was the range Of the thef.
q a. A.. II: IL NJ, "a: =. M Sls =
p. ~. So. a r. ~. ~; nidnight u.
Average. y Ia