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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
WfTER COnNITTFF,
Usual Routine Business Transacted Last
Night

The Committee on Water met at 40
o'clock last night Ia room No. y OF the
city Hall Mr.. Briggs was in the chair.
and tho following members were pres
emit. Mcssrs. Carter. Cutchins. Lawoer.
Tanner. Stokes. and Montgomery.
A resolution was adopted requesting
the Council 10 consolidate the various
sums Appropriated TO the credit of the
Water Department. in order that what
ever is left over az the end Of the fiscal
year may be devoted 10 the improve
ment Of the old pump-house
a petition from the Franciscan con-
vent, corner Of First and Duval streets,
asking for a free stream OF water 10 es-
tablish a laundry. was rejected.
a water-pipe extension was ordered in
the alley south OF Main street between
Twcnty-scventh and Pear. on Clay be-
tween Twcnty-hfth and Twenty-sixth
and on Main east Of Thirticth
Bills were ordered paid, routine bust
ness transacted, and the committee I'd.
journed.
The Committee on Second Market met
al S o'clock last night. with Mossrs Hob
son chairman. Wake, and White pres
emit Regular routine business was trans
acted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

NEW YORK. oct. pa recess until
November l1th in The current session
Of the October term of the criminal
branch OF Tie United States Circuit Court
was declared by Judge Brown to-day.
Among the cases sel To- trHl to-0at
were those Of Colonel Emilio Nunez and
Captain lichman who ere accused Of
having been actively concerned iu d hh-
clustering expedition which left this coun-
try for CUBA on tlc steamship lHuradl.
Councillor liOrati0 Ruhens representing
the accused. objected to the POSTPONE
ment IF the trial at first. but finally
withdrew his formal opposition and asked
that judge Brown would direct that the
trial of General Carlos EOiof should i'm
rnediatelv follow that OF Colonel Nuncz
and Captain Dickman. This his honor
would not definitely promise but stated
that au The cases before the court would
be brought TO TRIAL with proper expedi-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

nee. I again condemned In all my speech
e. the sub-Trcasury scheme and Govern
ment ownership OF railroads yet was
not confronted anywhere with a charge
or intirnation that / had endorsed these
propositions.
I'm 1898 had n Popullst nominee as
my opponent for Governor. and from one
side OF the State 10 the other / again
condemned these yasaries OF Popullsm.
and yet there was not a whisper heard
that had, in 1880 or any other time,
endorsed them.
Fer the first time the charge Is now
made bv n man in Luray whom I barely
know. and with whom I never had any
conversation on the subject OF the reso-
buttons. will not impugn his motives;
I will leave others 70 draw their conclu-
slons. and dismiss tho matter as I'M
worthy Of further consideration"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
B. R. WEXFORD THE MAN
SUCCEEDS WIN. II. NAM As ASSIST
Ant DISTRICT ifTORNEY.
flo Is a sound Money Man, and VIII Vote
for Palmer, Buckner and Lewis-Mr.
Wexford Tslks-Popular appointment.

The Times received the following telo-
gam from Washington ID. c.. yesterday:
"Attorney-General Harmon has APP
pointed Il. Rand Wexford. Of Richmond.
Va. assistant United States district at
torney for the Eastern district OF Viz
ginia. vice William II. Mann. term
ended
When Mir. Wexford was seen in his
Office here yesterday evening by a Times
representative in reference to the mat
ter contained in the above dispatch, he
stated that he had been informed that he
had received the appointment and that his
CREDENTIALS would be forwarded at once.
Il snail qualify just as soon as the pa
pers arrive. said Mr.. Wexford IN answer
10 antlCr query.
Duty TO PARTY.
Il recognize that the tenure OF Office
in this instance will be Of very short
duration. 1 had at first thought Of de-
clinins. but after giving the matter thor
cugn consideration, my duty 10 my party
prompted me 10 accept. and shan carry
out the duties Of the office TO my fullest
ability"
Are YOU in sympathy with the silver
movement asked The Times man.
Not In the least. ! am Cleveland
Democrat and a member OF the Natlohdi
Democratic party. II,
"Can you tell The Times how you VIII
vote at the coming election
Certainly / am a Democrat l was
elected to the stanton Convention as a
golc man. Dut WAS out OF the city at tnal
time. and did not attend the cohNehNvii;
When the Chicago platform was adopted
al once recognized that II was not Il
platform upon which true Democrats
could conscienticl sly stand, 50 l imnc-
diately determined TO step ASIDE. ! lay
ored "A third ticket, and ] endorsed the
action OF the indianapolis Convention ana
shall support the platform and ticket tnat
came on. from that convention. ~
How about the congressman IN TINS
WILL. VOTE FOR LEWIS.
Il have no hesitation In saving tha' l
shall vote for Judge Lewis. The sound
Money Democrats have no candidate up
II thew ha, | would vote for him, but
Under the circumstances, can 90 NO..
ing but vote for Judge Lewis. ana ! am
frank i'm saying that nearly all my iTleHus
will do the same thing. r-1,ro
SKE1 Ch OF MIR. WELLtOkp;
Mr.. T. Rand. Wexford stands high IN
the profession OF the law ana Is en-
trusted with important interests, lo W ~
,bo courts. state and Federal. lie mas
been very successful, ana has -accu u
lated prt pcrty and business interests ps
means Of this practice. lie Is a 1lttc'o.
Of and counsel fOl the NlAAANit'< 20
p,oi-,ond ana Is counsel for the Old Do
ninion Ruilding and Loan Association,
and for several other institutions OF
nduciary character. ,A. hoor
lie is a native of Virginia, and mas n ZEE
q rosident Of Richmond from early youth.
r. ,i,,r,orea himself for his profession
~ li' the University Of virginia lie hold.
-. -, deorees Of NJ. A. and p. l.. from that
;nstltution. lie graduated from II III -, 80
and began practice Immediately al'ei
IIe is a son OF the late Dr. Armisteao
= wexford. OF Sabine Hall and SON
,~ioys ~ the late General Mcdonald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
ANo1nrR o1MrAicy mr. NAI1nD

The Mckinley and Hobart club in Man
chester Continue 30 DO Good Work.
Nr. Robert Samuel Hague the treas
ufer Of the First and Second Ward
Mckinley. Hobart. and Lewis Club. Ia
Manchester. denies the statement made
by the free-sliyer people that be has
resigned that position. lie also denies
me statement that the headquarters or
the club az the corner Of Seventh and
lau streets have been deserted lof
the past few days.
Messrs. j. ~. Caucie. president. ana
$. j. Nyman. wce-prosidcnt. OF the
club. also deny these false statements
ana in refutng the same have given
Out the following.
First ar. j. ". Caudle and Mr.. H.
5 Maddrca wcro che founders Of the
49,. and that siaes III. Edgar Allan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

SCPERlNIENDEN W. II. THOMPSON.
not 90 mention the iuuumeraDle in-
stances in which our poles and wires
Jay in q tangled mass OF wreckaee upon
our streets. were burned out and rendered
useless:
.Fre-alarm boxes a2 90 g. a. 1884,
g. a. 1872 a. SOL Si3. is. l2 "a. So. 81
1-T SD. So. & Magnctocs and extension
bells located az Central Office. Presi-
dents office. Presidents residence,
Commissioner Sheppard. Chicf Enei-
ncer. runners ronrs so far as inspected,
Tmnck, lmlauf. smith. Phillips. MGR
rydew. Talcy. Luchenbere, Lee. boshcr.
Dispatch office Minor. Hlndicy. Eas~
ler All the above instruments were so
badly burned a- 90 uecess -tate their being
practically renewed.
BONES REPLACED.
"Within forty-eieht hours majority
ot the lre-alaIm boxes had been Tee
wound and replaced. particularly those
in the centre OF the city. Had this
work been sent 20 The factory. ID would
probably have cost tle city tbased ON
former factory repairs of Ike natureJ
between two ana three thousand dole
Jars for repairs while as "a matter OF
fact We have done the work in our own
shop at Oh cost of but little more than
one hundred dollars.
Again. haQ this work been sent 90 the
factory. We would have been without
lre-ai4rm stations no these vital points
for week or ten days. at least where
as. as above stated. they were replaced
within f0rty-eirlt h0urs-a matter OF
greater consideration than cost of lee
pairs.
While the instruments are now in good
working order. the construction through
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
Mss Banckrr Tonight.

M1ss Emily Bancker. who is well and
pleasantly remembered for her excellent
comedy work In our Flat here last
season. begiil an engagement q two
nights and a matinee Saturday, at the
Academy OF Music this evening.
Miss Bancker presents new play TO-
nlght--"A Divorce Cure"-which has had
favorable notice from the press, and re-
peats Il at the matinee tomorrow, giving
ner old and popular piece. Our Flat"
tomorrow evening Miss Bancker has
competent supporting company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

CREWE. VA. Oct. - -Sp<cial-Mr.
and Mrs. l.. T.. Jones have issuA invita-
tions TO the marriage OF their daughter
man. which viii take place at 5 o'clock
on the afternoon OF Wednesday, Noyem-
Der 4th al the Methodist church.
Mrs. !. l.. Hubbard and daughter left
to-day for visit TO relatives AT Rice
Depot.
Mrs. w. e. Anderson left this after
noon for A visit to Farmville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
/. Too Small Estimate

FARMVlLLE. VA. oct 20.-Spccial.--
4 Dispatch correspondent from Farmylls
says there viii not probably be more
than six votes cast at this place for the
Sound Money Democratic ticket Per-
haps he is 80 much OF Free Silver man
that he thinks eyeryD body else is for free
silver. The fact is that there will be
much larger vote polled here for the
Sound Money ticket than the Siyerites
think for. Several OF the Sound Money
Democrats announce that they Will vote
for Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

OXFORD y. G.. October Special
On Wednesday afternoon Hon. Cyrus W.
Thompson candidate Tor Secretary OF
State cf The Peoples party. addressed the
citizens here
The Telephone Exchange here has
made a connection with Louisburgn. y.
a.. and Henderson. and the line is work
ing an right
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

Nothing more nearly con.
Germs the Commonwealth
than that each Of her Citi-
Zens shall cast an intelli-
gent ballot. which, when
cast, shall be honestly
counted" -Supreme Court
of Appeals of Virginia.
GIeaVeS ct ais VS.. Terry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
DR. uallN Lecture.

A tremendous crowd packed corcoran
Hail last night to hear DR.. William Ed
win Han, and they laughed themselves
noarse.
ae has been induced 20 deliver to-nisht
at the same place. his Roasted Hus
bands On Toast" and a big time u ex'
pected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

The formal opening Of the German
Ward Of the German Ladies' Aid So
cioty Of the Virginia Hospital Will take
place ON Friday October Goth. from
half-past Z to half-past in the after
noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

ALEXANDRIA. VA, oct. S.-Spccial.-
The Quail case IN Judge Nortons Court.
Yhicrrhas attracted some attention here.
was decided In favor Of tho piaintln, al
lowing S3.21y damages. .,
Two years ago Charlie Quail, small
boy. had a leg mashed of By the electric
cars and suit was brought for ten thou
sand. The company took an appeal.
Senator Morgan. OF Alabama, addressed
the BrvaniteS Tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
HURRICANES RAVAGE.
an DtufGr 10 1HE FIRE dLfRM
sIsTfW ms BEEN EEFdfRhD.
Superintendent Thompson submits an In
terc.ilng Report To the Board
ofiirc Commissioners.

Tho rcnort Of Superintendent w. H.
Thompson OF the Fire Alarm Depart
mont. which has just been completed.
is an interesting document il shows
that inc damage done 20 the wires Of
the department, ny tho hurricane last
month has an been repaired. and tho sys
tom SIS now n nrst-class order. The re-
port follows.
Central Office
"IIrc Alarm and Police telegraph.
Richmond. Va. October 20 1896.
Hon. Board Fire Commissioners. city;
"Gcnucmm.-I have tho honor 20 sub
NIT herewith my regular monthly re-
port Tor the month ending October 70.
IS6. There were thirteen regular and
twelve stll alarms received at this
office ana transmitted 10 the Fire De
Yartmcnti also, general cali OF three
skies.
THE HURRICANE.
con September l3th last. at $3.50 +. NJ,
this city was reached hy one Of tho most
severe storms ever experienced in TINS
locality. AN of our aerial limos were
temporarily disabled. Many Of thom
Zen ON tho electric Light and other
hcayiiy-charccd wires. lmmeaiAteiy
after the storm every member of the
fro-alarm force. together with such
extra help ass could uc obtained. started
out ON tour OF temporary repairs, anu
although VIC could not ect amy OF the
circuits Go work tnat night >tt much
good was done and every precaullon
was taken 90 guard against irts' su.h
as promptly notifying Che Chici Engineer
OF the Fire Department and getting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
spoke to our club the membership has

spoke 20 our club the membership has
grown at a rapid rate.
Second. that there has been no dis
ruption In the club. and tina, the club
has about two hundred men now en-
rolled upon It's books. all OF whom
arc working hard for the cause Of Nc
kinlcy Hobart. and Lewis.
Third. that we wish to dcnounco the
reports which are being circulated that
the club has been disbandod. and that
the club has been darkcncd ever since
General Edgar Allan spoke. The club
room is open 10 the public every nlghN
and win be so until next Tuesday.
TALKING TO sILvER1TEs.
A meeting Of silvcritcs was held last
night al the corner Of Fourth and Maury
streets i'm the Manchester district OF
Chesterfield. The gathering was IN
charre OF Mr.. Zen 4. owen. president
of tho BRYAN. ScWali. and Lamb Club
az suyanqboro. together with committee
from Manchester. The usual frec-silver
Trades were uttered by several local
encakcrs. and the advocates of sound
money came in for their share OF
abuse.
Mayor IT. A. Maurice yesterday went
on a hunting trip.
a special meeting OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was held
at Central Methodist church yesterday
afternoon az 4 o'clock.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
Mr.. Henry Baush was fined s. Tor shoot
ing James Forster with a gravel
shooter.
Tho only case before the Hastings
Court yesterday morning was that Of
Nelson. trustee against Dawning. trus-
tee. and others. which was postponed
until the next term on account OF the
absence Of witnesses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

Mrs Thomas +. Carter. nee Miss Matte
Brock. OF Kentucky. is stopping with Or.
Emily Chenault Runyon. 60i east Grace
street T
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

Negotiations are now IN progress. hav.
ing. for their object the arranging OF
REGULAR south Sea circuit" which shall
include the Honolulu Theatre and others
in New Zealand and the Australian pre-
viuces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30

Charles IT. Hoyts next farce VIII nus ils,
- no r1ieadventure OF a non-resident
debtor under Massachusetts law ana
Harry Conor IS TO have the principai ro'e'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
Mems Shirts.

Mems Fine Colored- Bosom Shirts
with white body and sleeves. open and
closed front, attached cuffs. regular 75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30
The e%%s%~
FourQurean-Price
Company.

These two days YOU will find
here some unusual values that
economical buyers cannot al
ford to overlook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-30


Having received my fifth nomination
for Congress at Winchester. and with no
formidable opposition whatever 10 my
election in October / went 10 Page coun-
~ 10 speak. on the morning OF the
speaking a member Of the Alliance. who
lad been a delegate 10 the Winchester
Convention, and who knew fully my
views as TO the resolutions named for /
had given them 10 him at the convention
IN the presence OF several gentlemen.
called on me in the Office OF the hotel in
Luray and requested me 10 state in writ
ing that 1 endorsed the resolutions sub
mitted 10 me by Mr.. Rittenhouse so that
he might lay my endorsement before the
County Alliance. Stepping behind the
ONCE counter, ] wrote on a piece Of
hotel letter-paper as follows:
! endorse the resolutions recently sub
miited 10 me by Mr.. Rittenhouse On be-
half OF the Page County Alliance. They
are sound In principle and perfectly con-
sistent with my political record. The
Alliance IS authorized to publish this en-
dorsement II 1t deems proper"
Now, to show that the Alliance fully
understood just what / had endorsed.
the following facts will be sufficient
lie CONDEMNED THEM.
In my speech in Luray on the day
wrote the paper above recited. con-
demned in the presence Of all the peo-
pie the sub-Treasury scheme and Gov
eminent ownership OF railroads. The
gentleman TO whom ! had given my en-
dorsement mentioned. and other Alliance
men were present. and not a murmur Of
discomfort was heard.
In 1892 in my sixth race fer Congress,
bad - ..ss aoponeat an Alliance nomi-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
What u Woman Can Do.

Last week cleared, after paying all
expenses, s355.S5, the month previous
$3.50 and have at the same time attend
ed to other duties. believe any ener-
getic person can do equally as we'll, as
[ have had very little experience.
The Dish washer is just lovely and
every family wants one, which makes
selling very easy. | do no canvassing.
People hear about the Dish-washer and
come or send for one. It is strange
that good, cheap Dish-washer has
never before been put on the market.
The Mound City Dish-washer fills this
bill. With it you can wash and dry
the dishes for IA family of ten in two
minutes without wetting your hands.
As soon as people see the Washer
work they want one. You can make
more money and make it quicker than
with any household article on the
market. l feel convinced that any
lady or gentleman can make from $40
to $l4 per day around home. You can
get full particulars by addressing,
THE MOUND CITY DIsH-wAsHER Co,
St. Louis, Mo. They help you get
started, then you can make money
awful fast. A. L. c.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
A. Chance to Make Money.

| have berries. grapes and peaches
Il year old, fresh as when picked. |
use the California Cold Process, do not
heat or seal the fruit, just put it up
cold, keeps perfectly fresh, anc costs
almost nothing; can put up bushel IN
ten minutes. Last week | sold direc.
tions to over 12O families; anyone will
pay dollar for directions when they
see the beautiful samples Of fruit. AS
there are many people poor like my
self, consider it my duty to give my
experience to such, and fee! confident
any ooe can make one or two hundred
dollars round home in few days. |
will mail sample Of fruit and complete
directions to any Of your readers for
eighteen two-eent stamps, which is
only the actual cost Of the samples,
postage, ETC., to me
FRANCIS CASEY, St. Louis, Mo.
June 6, 13t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08

Six weeks ago suffered with a very
severe cold; was almost unable to
speak. My friends all advised me to
consult a physician. Noticing Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy advertised in
the St. Paul Volks Zeitung I procured
a bottle, and after taking it short
while was entirely we'll. l now most
heartily recommend this remedy to
any ore suffering with a cold. WM.
KEIL, 978 Selby Ave-, St. Paul, MINI.
For sale by J. E. HUGHES, Druggist.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08

Look here, gentlemen, why buy
ready-made clothing when can sell
YOU a suit made to order which will fit
better, wear better and guarantee sat
isfaction at but a trife more than you
nav for tho other kind? For instance
I am showing samples of tailor made
pants from $3.50 up. Drop in and look
at my samples. T. E. HEATH.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
Here i what the DeOple have to Sl,

Here is what the people have to say
about it where chills and malaria arc
worse
After using all other chill tonicS
and they failed, was induced to try
IL bottle of Chilton's Pleasant Chill
Tonic under guarantee by A. Il,
Metcalf, Druggist. and one bottle cured
my two sons. When | moved from
Itta Bena to Sunilower county. bought
two bottles for l couldn't get it there.
w. H. WHITE. lFarmer).
ltta Bena, Miss,
Feb'ry. 10, 1896.
For sale by D. 0. SEMMEs, Druggist
Grenada. Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
A Saving at both Ends.

Housekeepers who use ''Jack Frost"
Baking Powder find that they not only
save in the price per pound, but save
in the amount of lard necessary to
make good biscuits, cakes, etc.
o. c. LEIGH 4 CO., Agts.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
Home Seekers Excursion via Iron Noun
tain Route,

On August 4th, 18th, September lst.
18th and 29th, and October 9Th and
Goth the Iron Mountain Route will
sell round trip tickets, from Memphis
to all points ia Arkansas, Texas, few
exceptions) Indian Territory, okla
homa, Louisiana, ETC.. at one fare for
the round trip, with 500 added
Tickets will be good going Is days
with stop overs at pleasure on going
trip. Final limit p days. For infor-
nation, time tables, books on above
states, etc., address.
H. D. WILSON.
Pass. and Ticket Agt,
800 Main ST., Memphis, Tenn,
j. E. REHLANDER,
Tray. Pass. Agt.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08

Ladies, here is your chance.
NV entire stock of Millinery is
going and going fast, because |
am selling it below wholesale cost.
Trimmings Of every kind, orna.
ments and tips, all must be closed
out before | move, so come at
once while the selection is COM
plete, l. +. HEATH.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
Scholarship for Sale.

A six (6) months scholarship In the
1uka Normal Institute for 1850 Oo)
6ftv dollars. Will sell the whole or
anv mart Of 1t. The scholarship In
cludes tuition, furnished rooms, meals
fuel and lights. Apply at SENTINEL
.mo. June 6, II.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
How to Make Money.

9andw we will mail q copy Of our
map OF Mississippi In be autiful
20 feet In size corrected to date.
saOts' townships, ranges, railroads,
An active canvasser Is wanted
s"a'y' He can clear from SIS 90 to
week. Write ut once and secure
RAND, MCNALLY l. Co.,
"" Chicago, Ill.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08

After September will occupy
the building on the west side Of
Main street, one door from Kos
corner. Until that time
every article in my large stock
will 60 at sacrifice, as ! don't
want to carry any stock with me.
Bargains here for everybody.
T. Z. HEATH.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08
Notice to Creditors .

All parties having claims against the
estate of Jennings Topp, deceased
will have the same pro5ated as the law
directs, or they will be forever barred.
JAS. H. MCNEILL,
Executor.
IONGsTREET 4 BARKSDALE,
July IS, At. Solicitors.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-08-08

A tonic treatment is the best Tor
Coughs, Colds and LaGrippe. Groves
TAsteless Chill Tonic Is guaranteed to
cure or money refunded.
m. -96-4m.