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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
CLAIMS TO BE INSANE.
A TOUNG NAN FROM SUFFOLK GOES
TO WfLLIAMsBCRG ASYLUM
And APPLIES for Admission-Ex-Tr Treas
urer Wright Proves n Strong VII
ness In His Own Behalf

SUFFOLK. VA, August H.-Speciai.-
Mr.. John I. Poyner, a young man who
clerked for Messrs. u, l.. Folk q Co.,
Of Suffolk, left town Tuesday morning
last. leaving the key to the store ana
other things belonging 20 this firm. and
stated in a note that he had gone for
good, but did not give any reason or say
why.
To-day Mayor r. L. Brewer, Jr, re-
ceived a telegram from the authorities
OF the Williamsburg Asylum stating that
POWER had applied for admission volun-
tarily, and said he VAS an insane person
or suicidal intent In response TO a CUES
ton he said he lived here, and the cir
cumstances of his leaving were related
Poyner is young man OF excellent
character, though even his friends con-
sidered him peculiar in some respects.
A STRONG WITNESS.
In the trial OF g. W. Wright. late ex-
treasurer OF Suffolk. charged with en-
bezzlemen;, the main witness for the de-
tense was Wright himself, who proved 10
be the most skllful witness probably that
has testified I'm this case lie gave a
calm, cool statement Of his expenditures
and receipts. exhibiting vouchers as he
went along for statements made. and
when he was through. II the testimon
or the defense IS not rebutted, excluding
the $500 settlement effected with ~
town council by way OF compromise. the
town is in debt 10 him about $500
1t will be remembered that Expert Bain
I'm the second and revised edition or his
report only claimed that Wright owed the
tou-u & 81 Z, and tho defense by re-
ceipts. reports. and claiming the three
thousand dollar commission on sale or
town bonds. have brought in offsets OF
S37 more than that amount Wright VIII
be on the stand tomorrow
PROBABLE OUTCOME.
II is the general opinion tonight that
unless the Commonwealth can rebut the
evidence offered yesterday and to-day
that Wright will be acquitted. and at
most a hung jury. Public sentiment Is
against Wright.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
LoUTsTANA,s REPREsKNTATIv
The Convention the Most Intelligent
Looking Body Of Men Ever Assembled.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. August 1.-THE
State Convention of sound money Demo-
Gratis assembled at II o'clock to-day. Mfr.
T.. L. Farrar. on taking the chair as tenn
porary chairman delivered an eloquent
address. which coated great enthusiasm
In tho large audience.
After Mr.. FarrsTs speech a comm A'ee
on credentials was appointed and a re-
cess taken. At 100 T. VI. the conven-
ton was called 10 order and the Com
mittee on Credentials reported.
Hon. Doneson Caffery was named by
the committee for permanent chairman.
At s =. NJ the convention reassembled
and the Committee on Resolutions re-
ported set OF resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
They affirm the Democratic platform Of
1892 as the true expression OF sound Dem
ocratic doctrine. denounce the action OF
the Chicago Convention OF 1896: COM
mends Cleveland's administration: opposes
free silver coinage. and selected "A full
delegation 10 Indianapolis. The delegates
at large are Senator Caffery. Marshall
Miller. Edgar IL. Farmer and NJ. r. Spell
man.
The convention is the most Intelligent
looking body OF men that ever assembled
In a political convention in the Crescent
City. The meetig adjourned sine die at
1880 =. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
POPULTsTS' AND FREE SILVER
DEMOCRATS JOINT CANVASS.
Ex-senator Jarvis Thinks IL Wrong to
Have Two Candidates Representing the 3
Same yiews-Ealeigh Punch Bowl.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Aug. 27-Special.--
The massive and beautifully designed
silver punch bowl for the cruiser RAJ
eigh. the gift OF a number OF North Caro-
linians. has arrived here. After accept
ance by the committee, II will be placed
I'm charge OF Governor Carr, who will ar
range for the time and place OF the pre-
sentation.
The Democratic plan OF State organiza-
ton is being widely circulated. The pre-
cinct is the unit OF organization. The
committee Is sending out much literature.
STATE Chairman Manly holds nightly
councils with able men in the party.
lie is given special aid by ex-Chairman
simmons who has such a reputation as
chairman.
REPUBLICANS AND POPULISTS.
The Republican state chairman makes
the calculation that that partys nomi-
nee for Congress in this district will win
by 2.O0O.
The Populists arc trying 10 force this
Republican nominee to withdraw, under
threats that II he does not DO so. there
will be no fusion OF any kind within
the district. The Republicans say posi-
lively that they Will keep their man up.
The Popullst candidate has been figuring
on 200 majority.
A JOINT CANVASS.
Arrangements were made yesterday
for a Joint canvass Of POpulists and
Democrats In this district. The Repub-
leans appear 10 oppose any participation
by their candidates IN these joint dis
cUssiOns. Their state chairman eN-
presses his surprise and pleasure az the
fact that the Democratic and Populist
candidates are now engaged I'm such
canvass, and says he regards it as
good thing for his party.
The fall term Of Wake Forest College
has begun with 200 students present-the
largest number on record az an opening.
THE SAME VIEWS.
Ex-senator Jarvis yesterday said 20
W. f. Stroud Populist nominee for
Congress IN this district. that there ought
not 10 be any two candidates IN the field
running for the same Office, who enter
tain the same views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
T4YLOR ~ JAIL AGhTN.
This Time lie WIN he Examined as TO
His sanity.

Matthg- De Kabb Taylor, the gay
young Lo,hario. from Yazoo city. Miss
who has been figuring extensively in police
circles mere during the past few days
ana who had previously wooed ana won
Il lair young lady OF this city. and PROM
iscd 10 lead her to nymens altar, last
Monday but VINO was so much under
the influence OF "old Virginia hospitality
as 10 tie unable TO make MS appearance
al the hour named Tor the n0ptials. ia
again IN the public eye.
Ills Incarceration for drunkenness and
his subsequent release on 500 bail IS fresh
IN the minds OF Inc readers OF me Times
Yesterday morning a friend OF thet
young man. a native OF this city, hear
ing that Taylor mad determined TO marry
the young lady. contrary 10 the express
cd wishes OF his father. made an ef
tort. winch VIII. doubtless prove sue
cossful. to prevent the ceremony being
performed. lie swore out a warrant
charging the young man with lunacy.
Young Taylor had gone to the house
or the young lady. on north Fourth
street. the previous night, whore he re-
NAMED.
Armed With the warrant. Deputies w.
n. KalstOn and X. W. Gill got a car
rage ana grove 10 the residence. but
could not gain entrance until the back
door WIS forced with an axe. Taylor
was found lying on a bed. reading and
smoking and made no objection 10 go
ing with the officers.
lie was seen at the jail Yesterday by a
Times reporter. and declared that he
had secured license the night before in
Manchester. and the ceremony had been
performed. This was proven 70 be false,
nowver. oy inqulring at TIE Manchester
courthouse.
While the reporter was talking with
Taylor at the jail Mr. c. Livingston. a
friend or the family from Yazoo City.
came in lie said that Taylor's father
had requested MIN 10 stop over in
kchmond on his way 10 New York and
use every possible means 10 prevent the
marriage. 4 telegram has also been re-
ceiyed from the elder Taylor stating that
ne ana MS daughter would reach the city
to-day
a commission OF Iunacy will inquire into
the mental condition Of the prisoner
probably today. II is known that inst
before his visit to This city young TAYLOR
nad neen seriously IN with fever and
II IS believed that this together with his
long dehaucc. has unsettled his mini
HIS father IS rated as being very
wealthy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

said khalid Takes Refuge in the Ger
man Consulate.


LONDON. Aug. 27.-The fo.egn office
has received dispatches from Zanzibar
stating that the usurping Su''sn sid
khalid having refused 10 SURF lder tbs
mornirS in accordance with the ,erms OF
the British consuls ultimatum the palace
s'as bODLarded by the warships m tie
barber anc after the bombardm ut, IT'S
rsptIrai by the British sailors AMI ma-
zines WHO had been landed by .hs Wi
vessels.
DUrlng the bombardment OF tine palace
the steamer Glasgow. which was Owned
by the late Sultan and carried a aumocr
II guns was fired upon by the British way
ships and Immediately sunk.
Dispatches from Zanzibar say that the
bombarsiing OF tho palace :iEted fifty
minutes. The firing was done by the
warships Raccoon, Thrush and Sparrow
The followers OF said Khald were sta
toned behind barbados and kept up
steady fire upon the British soldiers and
marines until their positions were car
rled.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug. q. 90 The
Department OF State received the fol-
lowing cabegram this morning from
Dorsey Mohun. United States consul at
Zanzibar:
"Khalid Bin Bargash refusing 70 sur
render. the palace was bombarded by
the English fleet az o'clock this morning
and totally destroyed. Many were kill
ed. He took refuge az the German con-
sulate. Afterwards Hamond was pro-
claimed Sultan. All Americans are
ca A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
The "lmpolitcs- Polite.

A pleasant hay ride was given Tuesday
night BY the 'TmpoIite Club in honor OF
IT'S lady rriends.
AFTER leaving the city the two wagons
were driven 10 Linsey's farm. where n
most delicious ice-cream and water
melon feast was served by the chape-
rons: Mrs. Fairlamb. Mrs. Thomas. and
Mrs Bowen. After a dance the party
returned 70 the city with many thanks
20 the club Among those who enjoyed
the hospitality OF the club were Misses
lnez Thomas. George Bradley. Jennie
Bear. Josie Tinsley. Eva Bowles Mar
gueretta T1nslcy. and Mary Fuller:
Messrs JACK Epps. James Gilman.
Frank Epps. Walter Sykes. Bayliss Epps.
and Brandford Fuller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
Evans Practically Defeated.

COLUMBIA. S. c.. Aug. 2S.-Of all the
movements that have ever been made
on a political checkerboard the most
strikin., have been witnessed in South
Carolina tonight. Up TO within the
last hour. the first after midnight, the
official returns. contained IN specials 70
the state. with one small county miss
inr. could not show who would be the
winner i'm the senatorial primary. At
l2.8O the missing link was gathered. and
the result Is that Evans has 10 enter a
second race. I'm which the conservative
vote ouie-scent in this instance. Will come
out. aud his defeat by Judge Earle is
deemed certain.
Tlierbe Is overwhelmingly elected for
Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

yent,on: FIX Congressman J. ". Outhwait.
OF Columbus: ex-Congressman George
f. seney. OF Tifin; ex-Consressman w:
+. Haynes, Of Fremont, and General
Michael Ryan. OF Cincinnati.
Presidential electors-Judge w. A.
Lynch. Of Canton, and W. W. Medary. OF
Columbus
Electors and delegates TO the National
Convention were chosen In each district.
and the hickory tree was chosen as the
party emblem for use on the Australian
ballot.
\ resolution was adopted authorizing
the State Central Committee to place
true Democrats on the State ticket In
place or the candidates nominated by the
Populists under the fusion agreement.
The platform adopted declares that the
Chicago Convention platform is unwiss
and unpatrfotic. II declares that the
platform is Intended TO divide the peo-
pie into classes and 10 array one against
the other: that II condemns the Federal
Administration for the enforcement Of
law and for the preservation OF the pub
lie credit, attacks the highest tribunal OF
law In the nation. and strikes at the
right OF private contract. II condemns
the Chicago platform proposition 10 Is
sue paper currency by the government in
place OF the national bank currency with
out limit and refers to the free silver
coinage proposition as the browning
folly OF the document All these dec
lantions OF the Chicago platform are re-
iected by the platform OF the sound
money Democrats and the principles OF
coinage proclaimed by Jefferson. Jack
SON Tilden and Cleveland are endorsed.
Every mention OF the name OF Presiden.
Cleveland was cheered with great en-
thusiasm and the speech OF the chairman.
John ". Clarke. which was n severe ar
rsignment OF the Chicago platform was
received with Wild applause.
There were two hundred and fifty dele
gates present representing every congress
s'onal district In the state and the
theatre was filed with people who show
ed their interest and sympathy in the
movement with applause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

Inc Richmond Traction Company yes
terday completed the work OF removing
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad Company's tracks. and the
100 clock train passed over the new
route.
Immediately the work OF laying the
Traction COmpanys tracks was begun.
and IL is expected that 2 car NAV re run
run through TO the Reservoir. The dis.
patch with which The changes have been
made ON Broad street reflects great credit
on the company. II seems determined 10
DO everything u can Tor the accommoda-
ton OF patrons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
The Brooklyn Unexcellcd

BOSTON. MASS. Aug. 27-The new
cruiser Brooklyn to-day proved herself
TO be the greatest naval vessel of her
class in the world by covering * knots
in continuous run at an average speed
Of p 92-l00 knots per hour. She still
further showed that she is capable OF
greater speed than p 92-l00 by maintain
Ing an average OF p $40 knots during a
norton Of the run. In her run Of So
knots she had a boiler pressure Of 100
pounds. and an average, of l3s revolutions
n minute with a maximum Of 40 revO-
lutions. BY her performance she earns
for her builders. the Messrs- Cramp. OF
Philadelphia "A bonus Of AZ least $500
The vibration was scarcely felt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
1HE RTSSEI HANDIC4P.
Scratches Made II AN Open Race and
peersIayer Won Easily.

SHEEPSHEAD BAY, August 1.-THE
Kusset handicap. a mile and n half on
the turf for two year-olds and over worth
$3.50 10 the winner was the best event
the card offered to-day. The scratching OF
halning and Muskalonge made it an open
race. and il was won handily by Deer
slayer. Summaries.
FIRST race-for hllies. two-ycs r-olds, fu-
turty course-Cleophus OOs. Simms. 5 to
D nrst with clic second. and Trayant
third. Time. Ill.
Second race -nandicap. six furlongs-
SaivaDle QI5. Doggett. ? TO - first, with
harma second. and Hazlet third. Time,
l.Ib.
Third race-handicap. one and one-eghth
miies-Sue Kittie ,sS, O'Leary. 3 10 u
rrst. with keenan, second, and Argen-
tina third. Time. los 10.
Fourth race-six fdrongs-Sunny Slope
uls, Iaral. eyen) first. with Mana II sec
ond. and Insprer third. Time. lis.
t1fth race-one mile--Sir Francis O06
clayton. 10 y first. with StrathreeI sec
ond. and Irish Reel third. Time. I:h As.
Sixth race-tho Russell handlcap. one
and one-half miles-Deerslayer O1i. Dog
gett 70 y first. with Voley second and
Sou third Time. 2:35 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
0BIIt AIRY.
Thomas &. Bethel.

Mr.. Thomas c Bethel died yesterday
afternoon at 100 O'Clock at his home.
No. 2l9 Randolph street. after "A pro-
tractod Illness. Mr.. Bethel leaves a
widow and seven children-fve daughters
and two sons. The deceased was sixty
years Of age. and had always been held
in high esteem 10y all who knew him for
his manly Christian character. He was
a brother Of Mr.. John Bethel and the late
JudsOn Bethel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
APIeasant Surprise.

The lady members Of the ). o. b. Club
rendered Messrs. Frank Overmann and
Augustus Bucker a surprise party Wednes-
day night at the corner Of Twenty-third
and Main streets.
Inc yard was Gayy decorated with
lanterns. palms. and ians. and ice-crcam,
fruits. cakes. soda-watcr. and all the
dencacics or the season were served at
short intervals. Among those present
were Messrs Augustus Buckcr, Francis
Ovcrmann. Edward and George Schraudt.
Bern Holzgrefe. John DriscOll. and
Thomas Dougherty. and Misses Ida Rup-
pert, Mary Overmann. Rosa Selma. Hulda
Singer, Mary Mccarthy, and Sophia Mol
lOV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
SHE mn 4 RArrhING TINE.
The Thrilling Experience of Woman
Near salem.

Near salem.
one night last week during the absence
Of her husband, Mrs y. j. Hartman. who
lives near Cascade Spring. just north OF
Salem, had an experience with rattle
snakes that merits for her the title OF a
brave woman. The night was warm, and
she had retired, leaving the door aJar.
Beside her bed slept q young child IN
it's crib. The child was restless, and about
midnight turned over and started the
crib in motion, which awoke Mrs. Hart
man, and as she awOke she heard raft
ling noise that she could not mistake.
II was the warning sound of the dreaded
rattle snake. She leaped from the bed
and quickly turned up the lamp, when
she was Mortified 10 see all cOiled
up together on the floor. and near the
child's crib, four immense rattlesnakes.
Fricitened, but determined, she ran 10
the door. lust outside OF which was a hoe.
with which she mad only the evening
before killed a large moccasin. Grabbing
the hoe she quickly dispatched all TOUR
of the snakes by cnopping their heads
off. IT was a bloody battle. but the work
was soon done. when IL was over. IL
was found that the four snakes had fifty
rattles. indicating a combined age OF
fifty years.
The next morning Mrs. Hartman skin
ned the reptile herself and the skins and
rattles are now az the Times-Keeister
office where they can be seen by any one
who cares 10 view them. They will be
tanned and made into belts neckties. etc.
and sent 10 New York 20 Mrs. Hartman's
sister. through whom they are readily
sold for as much as e. apiece.
Mr.. Hartman is welf known locally as
a snake charmcr and handles the reptiles
fcarlesslv lie SAYS had he been al home
he would have captured the raitlers alive,
tied them 10 the chair posts until next
morning. anu tanned them for exhibition.
lie also SAYS that one OF the snakes was
Il female and the others males. and that
the males had evidently followed the
"fafr RATHER" into the room. Salem
Times-Reeister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
ENPRESs on SUNDAY TRAINS.
The Southern Express Company vii
Make "A Test of the North Carolina Law.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Aug. 1.-THE South
ern Express Company has brought an
action against the Seaboard AIR LINE
Vile magistrate that no express matter
save perishable articles can be transport
ed in North Carolina on trains on sun
day.
The Staboard Air Line and Southern
railway have both issued notices to ths
Southern Express Company that orders
had been issued forbidding the carrying
Of such express matter. Last Sunday
the order went into effect and was rigid
~ carried out.
Judge Robinson to-day upon application
OF Fleming G.. Dudignon. Of Georgia, and
T. H. Busbee, Of Raleigh attorneys for
tho Southern Express Company. granted
an order restraining the Seaboard Air
Line from refusing to carry express mat
Ger on Sundays. II Is set forth In tbs
Express Company'S plea for a restrain
ing order that IT has q contract with the
Seaboard Air Line for the transportation
Of express matter on double daily trains.
including Sundays: that the enforcement
Of the order would be most disastrous 10
its business. but that carrying batter on
Sundays Is not a violation of the State
code
The case will be argued before Judge
Robinson. at Goldshoro September 10th
and I'm the mean time ther Will be no
stoppage Of Sunday express traffic Of any
kind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
Large Expedition Landed.

KEY WEST, FLA, Aug. 27-General
Rolom. Colonel NLnez, and fourteen others
landed on the South Beach This afternoon
about . o'clock IL is rumored that they
were landed from the steamer Dauntless.
General Rolom states that he has landed
three OF the largest expeditions In Cuba
during the past twelve days that ever
landed on that Island. Besides the men.
they Ian ded sUcceS sfully 400 stands Of
arms 2,cOOOol rounds Of cartridges. four
cannon, 1900 pounds Of dynamite. and
plenty Of medicire. They we're not or
faniZed in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
ItCosts Nothing.

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office.
This offer Is made 10 help those out
of employment. and does not mean
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any class OF commercial advertising
Help and employment only.
IL you advertised and did not get what
YOU wanted try again. You may DO
successful the next time. The Times
does not limit you 10 only one advertise
ment.
The name of the advertiser must ac-
company each ad Your name how
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desire It. 1t is only an evidence OF good
faith.
Positively the advertisement must
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TO insure its publication ;he following
Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
Eadly Injured While Cycling.

ROANOKE. VA. Aug. H.--Special.-
This evening about O'Clock the saddle
Of Morton W. Turner bicycle broke
while he was running at fual speed.
lie succeeded I'm riding on the pedals
Cor a short distance. when one foot
slipped throwing him TO the ground and
knorl,ine him senseless for a short time.
when he revived. on examination, ~
was found that mis- chalar-bone was
broken. and that he was badly bruised
about the left shoufderf Ills injuries
VIII disable him for some weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
Mr.. +. Z. Spitz Here

Mr.. Theo Parker Spitz. OF New York
city. president OF the New York Diyls-
ion. Travellers Protective Association OF
America. IS at the Jefferson. Mr..
Spitz IS making his annual tour through
the United States. lie was taken over
tho city yesterday afternoon by Messrs.
Joseph Walierstein and John Il. Culpeper.
two prominent r. L. AS OF Virginia Di-
vision. and expressed himself as highly
pleased with the historic city and the
Hotel Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
Merry Day With Odd-Fellows.

WINSTON, n. c., Aug. 27.-Special.-
Winstcn.saltm Odd-Fellows gave their
annual picnic south Of Salem to-day for
boro. An excellent dinner was served.
The attraction his afternoon vas bicycle
races. A number OF ladies were present
on their wheels. A trolley party was the
feature tonight With lady conductors
10 charKs o. TIA ausst cara
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
PythinnS Elect Officers

CLEVELAND O.. Aug. s7-ThS Su-
preme IL dye, knights OF ny MAS; at lis
morning sess'on elected the following Off
GERS: Philip 4. CClgrove. OF Michigan.
$ preme cl GrCellCr; Thomas 1. sample.
OF Penn sylvia la. voe-supreine chancellor;
Albert Ste'nhart, Of Alabama, supreme
nrelate. r. L. G. White. ~ rennessee 2.
supreme Keeper Of records and seal;
,rron as ID. Mepres. OF Norm Carolina.
supreme naster OF CNcheqpesi james IL.
M6ulsCn Of N,w Brunswick supreme
,,,aefer-at.grTns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
PORTSMOUTH, H. NoRroLK. -.
he Game Called Il the End of the Sixth
Inning -EnrtsInnnfh,. Tactics.

Inning -f"rtsmouth's Tactics.
I NORFOLK. VA. Aug. 27.-Special. 49,
PORTSMOUTH defeated Norfolk to-day by
4 score 81 20 9. only six innings being
1aycl Umpire Beck calling the gare
the expiration OF that time on &C
dunt Of darkness for which Portsmouth
'Vayed strenously adopting every known
METHOD Of delaying the game. Brandt
10 was In the box for Portsmouth pitch
az beautiful game for the first four
n9lngs. after which he let down.
? lsnuillsr. his opponent was erectivs