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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25
40 FF4R or FROST.
Politics Rife In the Old North te-Can
Fusion oinmittres Deliver the Goods.

Goiljcs ltIfc IN the Ola North >tatc-tAn
Fusion oinmittees Deliver the Goods.
DURHAM y. c.. Sept. 2l-special-
Last night was the coolest OF The season,
and while frost was expected. there is
so little crop out that II could damage
IN this section, other than corn-feld peas.
SO uneasiness was manifested.
10 is warmer this morning. with the
wind south. and the indications are the
pquinoxal wave has spent itself and
that we will have several weeks OF pleas
ant weather.
Some Of our politicians are more likely
20 be caught 10y frost than the tobacco
or pea crop. The woods are fun OF them
OF all persuasions. and as literally as
the Government provides for its citizens,
will hardly furnish shelter for thens
all this winter.
Tonight Judge Russell Republican nomf-
nee for Governor. and Hon. II. A. Gud-
ger, Republican elector at large. spoke
here Tomorrow night A. l.. Brooks. Of
Person. Democrat will address the Demo-
cratic Club, and Saturday Hon. Thomas
~ Kiutz. 81 SALISBURY. who brought
himself into national prominence at the
Chicago Convention. will be here.
Tie fusion agreed upon by the Demo-
cratic and Populists State Committees
upon congressional and electoral tickets
is approved by the heading men In both
parties. but there are so many compiled
lions here and 50 many local interests at
stake. when II comes 10 the names II IS
doubtful If either committee viii be able
10 deliver the goods
If they can do 40 the State Is assured
10 Bryan: II they cannot, Mckinley gets
e. hut IN either event the Fusionists VIII
obtain control OF state affairs. which
they consider paramount TO even free
silver w. J. Bryan. William Mckinley
Or ANYBODY else.
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FREDERICKSBURG CITY.
WIrEsUEs ron MERCr AND MAKES
rLTHKTIC SCENE IN COUNT.
Plea of Insanity and Case In
Which the Doctors
Biner.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Sept. "a
Special. trial OF William Damn, the
barber changed with setting fire to his
house. which has been IN progress IN
the Corporation Court since Monday, was
given to the jury yesterday at u O'Clock.
after argument by Commonwealth SAT
torncy 4. u. Emsiey. Tor the prosecution
and Judge John II. Goodrich. for the de-
fence. During the trial Mrs. Damn ana
hor infant child have been In constant
attendance ami when the case was given
to the jury. most dramatic scene was
presented which brought tears TO many
eyes.
As the jury flied out Of the courtroom
10 the jury-room. the grief-slcken wo-
man pathetiCaly appealed TO them Tor
mercy. mercy Tor her and her child
PLEA OF INSANITY.
Tho argument of the defence has been
that Damn is insane. Dr. Montcrio, Of
Richmond. has testified TO his insanity
while lo,u physicigns have pronounced
him sane.
The jury were unable 90 agree ana they
until 80 O'Clock to-day.
Tho remains of a. Federal soldier We're
Lncarihod yesterday not far from TINS
city. in Spotsylyauia county. MI. Horace
Toou.hs cNcaNatcd them while digging ior
a ground h0e. With the remains We're
"A LOT Of buttons number OF small coins
ia silver ana three TWO dollar and
half gold pieces.
LOCAL OPTION.
The local option election in Saluda dis
trict. NIddlcsox county. resulted in MAJ
iorIty for the "wcts' of one hundred and
twelve.
The TiicWatcr Democrat Is the name
% tie new paper TO he started al rap
rahunnock. 20 Offset The kaprahannock
Times which has become Republican.
Marshall district. Richmond county, has
elected tho following public school teach
trs. White. 30. l. Warsaw-Miss Willie
Ioclins. SO. 9. Pincy Grovo-Miss Flor
ence Hanks. 30. e. Farmer's Fork Miss
Annie Yeaiman. so q. Cchham's Pork
Miss Adelaide Pratt. 30. o. Taylors Fork
Miss Minnie Luthch COlOrcd NO. 4,
Cobham's Pork-Virginia Paign No. p.
Globe-to Dee supplied No. s. Moss Gate-J.
A. Turner. No. 10. Iincy Grove Charles
d. Carter
Hon. j. j. Garland is having extensive
improvements made az Morgan Hotel.
Warsaw. preparatory TO moving in Oc-
tOhcr ISL
DAMN SENTENCED.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. sept "a
special-The case Of William Damn.
charged with burning his house. which
has occupied tho Hastings Court since
Monday. was brought 10 "a close tonight
by the jury after celebrating about =
hours. bringing I'm a verdict Of four years
in the penltenuary
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
THE CONGLOMERATE POLITICAL
SITUATION GETS MORE MIXED.
Kicking Against Fusion Has Already Com
menced-A Republican Banner
Torn Down-frosts

RALEIGH, \. s.. September H-spe-
cial.-In spite Of the positive assertion OF
certain papers that the yargated electoral
ticket that Is to be dosed 20 Democrats,
Popunsts and the Silver party as one Is
heartily endorsed. such is not the case.
The kick" has already begun, and will
continue, and the promoters and hackers
Of this movement are not going to lie on
"nowery beds of ease
The name OF Judge Walter Clark. OF
this city, Is being hauled around as the
possible successor Of both Sewall and Wat
son on the presidential ticket. AS long
as in this State at least, the Democrats
and Populists have fused, Judge clark
would mt" as he holds his Judgeship by
having run on both tickets.
Pond and Stroud. congressional candi-
dates for this district, had a joint debate
IA this city tonight.
REV. TOM DION.
Rev. Tom Dixon. Of New York. VIII
stump this State unC the direction Of
the Republican State - ecutve Commit
tee. lie is a North Caroinian.
The handsome Republican banner which
was hung from Republican headquarters
came near being totally wrecked yester-
day by the big city steam road roller,
which In passing, tore II down. It can
be repaired
The Populist county convention met here
to-day to nominate county officers end
a legislative ticket.
Quite a heavy frost here this orp'ng
was the resul. OF this really cold spell.
ST. Mary's school opeaed to-cay with
bright prospects for the new session.
CONVICT FARMLLi
Fifty more conyicts viii tins week be
sent from the penit ltiavv 10 one o: tic
state farms on the Roaroks. State sarm-
ing next year will DC on = larger scale
than ever
quite a strange compli ,ati1n has alisen
IN this district as TO the congressional
candidate Pat Massey. Republican. The
IopuAst chairman ,a.d Massey as down
ana the Republicans would vote fer
stroud, Populist Some leading Iscnubl.
cans say the same. bu; IL seems that
Massey refuses 10 able by tho decision
or the committee aud Will stay in the
race.
The wife murderer, Pat Moore. Of Wayne
county. who In the prese.. 20 O. Witnesses
cut his wife's throat. gets urfy thirty
years I'm the penitontiary.
he question is asked as 10 what has
become or the proposed Public Library"
LIKE many other things. IL has bie run
IN the begnnine but has died ont.
Ihe state University has opened we'll
SO fIesldent Lederman writes Governor
Carr a high standing Of conduct has
been determined upon bv the students
There are l2O students VINO en- IN Com
mor's Hall" Twenty of the students
wait on the tables. tius Gazing their
bard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25
UIRRI1GE ~ MrChLENBURG
Famous Hunters Guests of Col. William
owne--A short Corn Crop.

owne--A short Corn Crop.
BOYDTON, VA. Sept. 2f.-Special.-
DR.. II. j.. Atkins was married this morn
ing to Mrs Davis. widow of the late
John Davis. who resides some six miles
south OF town Rev. T.. L. Baptist OF
the Baptist church. officiating. They
took the noon train for bridal trip
Mrs. Davis husband was on the Atlantic
and Danville train that went down on
the bridge as IL fell through At Milton
four years ago, and was killed
Dr. william Iownes and Captain Alvey,
Of Memphis. are visiting Colonel VIII
liam Townes. on Roanoke river, and are
having a biz time hunting. Mr. DICK
Snead. who is a famous fox hunter, Is
also with Colonel Townes. ami has Ills
fine pack of dogs with him. These gem
tcmen hunt every fall.
Rev. +. VI. Boyden, rector of the Epis-
for the removal OF the chapel at th9
County Poor House to a point south OF
the present location, and the work Will
soon be comm slced.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson. OF the Methodist
I.4rn. commenced revival services in
bis church here Sunday, and will con-
tinue them during the week. Mr . fcmp-
son is quite 4 yOun8p preaCoer, but IS
eloquent and earnest.
Rev. John Amber. the missio.,nry. Who
has spent the past seven years In al an.
has returned from visit OF more than a
month TO his ne cations, near Alcxdh Tia.
Mrs. Amb er has been with her iroiher
at this place since he returned from
Japan.
this county VIII lJt be mr. g than n bali
crop, owing TO The scvsce drought here
during the summer and the freshets IN
the early sumner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

He Abuses Cleveland and Mn In n Terrific
Manner.

GOLDSBORO. y. c., September a.
specIal.-Senator Tillman. OF pitch-fork
fame. spoke at the Opera-House tonight
TO n packed audience. many ladies being
present. His speech lasted ior nifty nm
utes on pure Democracy without the
Populistic combination attachment. His
abuse on Cleveland. Hill and the Eastern
Democracy was terrific and -hlie 1t
pleased few. the majority Of the audi
ence did not seem to relish IT. lie consid-
cred the present political state OF affairs
In North Carolina "a genuine curiosity"
but gave counsel how To combat it. not
by abuse, but TO talk kindly and reason
with those who had strayed of from the
Democratic fold into the Populist camp
and thereby help to elect Bryan with l6
TO ! or bust
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

Slight Trosts Clint the Lowiands and sum
mer Guests Bid Farewell.


mer Guests Bid Farewell.
ALTON. Va. Sept. "A. - Special.-A
slight frost appeared on the lowlands this
morning and planters are Fastening with
the tobacco cutting and digging Of sweet
potatoes Both of these crops are very
good
AIRS Henry Page, who has been IN Roam
oec On visit 60 her daughter. Mrs Carr
for the past month returned TO Alton
yesterday
Miss Edna Bcu Lipscomb left Monday
ior Covinlion. Va.
afiss Bessie Marchant has returned for
The school session 20 Locust Dale.
Mrs Iettio Thomas. of Basic City is a
sister. Mrs. W. J.. Ilpscomb. OF Chariottes-
Nile
Miss Iclcn Hays. OF Chestnut Ridge,
came home from Washington, Monday
evening.
alss Lula stovcr. of Rush Run. is visit
lns her aunt 0u rayi9rs creek.
Mis-. Benton IipscOmb and daughter
Natue. of "Hcdlaude.' leave for Fork
Union. Va. this evening 10 visit Mrs
frank Noel
Airs Kettle Thomas OF Basic City, is a
guest at Rose Mound.
Airs. Lewis. of Kcswick. is with her
daughter. Aims. Mays. OF ldlewild who has
been quite il.
Miss Iotue zimmerman has gone for a
week s. stay among relatives i'm SCOtsNIle.
Trnsfory visitors from the Nir-
plna Springs are stopping over daily ~
the two hotels.
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The State Board Of Agriculture met last
night in the Office OF Commissioner White
head in the State Library building A
quorum was present. composed OF thu
following members: Colonel a. 5. Buford.
president. Hon. John J.. Hurt, O. J.. Hine,
r. NJ. Mallory. J. l.. kemper, W. W
Brand. Commissioner Whitehead MIR.
Thomas IT, Bigger acted as secretary.
HE commissioner submitted his report
for the past three months, and reports
were also received from the various cCm-
mittees, which will be taken up to-day
and acted upon.
The Board appeared 70 be greatly in
terested in the extension Of the weather
service.
10 was stated that a large increase has
taken place during the present year in the
fertilizer business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

Arrested Tor Robbery An Interesting sui
lrost la Roanoke.

Arrested fni ttohhtiN An interesting suit.
irost in Roanoke.
TOANONE. VA, Sept 2l-Special-
Chicl-of-ronce Dyer IN response to a
telegram from Martinvue arrested here
to-day Mack Peoples. Of Wythvine who
is wanted ia the hrst-named place TO
answer 90 the charge of robbery. Peoples
was selling paints in this city when ar
rested Tie viii Doe held I'm an officer
from Martiasylile arrives 70 take him in
charge
Tho ease Of Enrhdove VS.. Fishburne a
suh FOR $1,000 damages in an alleged
breach or contract in the lease OF a
building came up in the Circuit Court to-
day. Tho suit originated ia 1891. and re-
suited several times I'D "a mistr.al Finally
q verdict for $500 damages was rendered
hnt tn.s Was SCI aside 10y The Court OF
Appeals. which sent it back TO the CIR
CUT Court Much interest IS manifested
here in the outcome OF the case
The cold weather last night was fol-
lowed hy fio~t this morning. but not
enough to materially damage vegetation
IN this locality
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25
FRUTT M FFIdNISyI.
The Insult to GOV. O'terralI and Gen.
Buckner Converts This Silver Man.

The Washington S.Lr Of yesterday
prints the follow.n g:
To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
/ have been IN ardent a,imlrer OF can
didate Bryan, nri wished MIN crested,
and / have always voted the Democratic
ticket. but | must confess that the Boy
orator has made me dizzy by continually
arraying the poor in battle against tho
rich. The poor man obtains his living
by being employed by the rich. and could
not d. without his aid, but the rich man
can do without the poor Ninety-nine
per cent. of the rich in this 60 mary COM
menced as poor men, anu me cause OF
their riches was that OF a Saturday night.
instead of spending their weeks wages
I'm the bar-rOom, they went home To their
families and provided lot mem ms ~.
OF the whisky dealer. ana laid by tnelr
money for future 81 equation. But sir,
in one second after reading the papers
OF to-day. / iumned from the silver INTO
the gold camp Why some or the rca.
sons ara above. but the Last Is the Insult
to Governor O'Ferrall and General Buck-
ner in RichrnOnd last night by "A ct OF
Bryan ruffians. and who were treated WIN
outrageous disrespect. / fought uhutI
General BuckLer at Fort Donelson' anu
he is a good man nave al" va ,l.,l neJi'
and voted for him; he was brave sol
der in the war. and fought all his ne
in the Democratic parry. ne mas pten
hOnOud for many ofuCts IN virginia anu
is the head Of the State. and ! there
fore denounce this Watson oxey AT 70
gcld-Tillman party. and It's leader, ". j..
Bryan, who four years ago boted the
Democratic party. ran a. fopuhst lot
Congress and voted for Weaver for Presi-
dent against the regular nominee, Grover
Cleyrland. statesman and patriot | am
on nv way West. but Will return TO vote
against Bryan. ,,..-..r,D
A Virginia farmer and Worhinsihan'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

then robbed OF all the money he had
about s..
The robbcr then forced the couple TO
60 10 The house Of house OF Mrs. NJ foore.
where he secured $25 by threatening 10
shoot the lady. Mrs. Poore was the solo
occupant OF the house her husband being
away on a hunting trip.
She had saved the money ~ 10 make
nor last navment on the house. Lynch
lu,rg police think the robbery was com
mittcd by a tramp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

County Popuiist Ch"irman Wants It, but
The state Chairman Satisfied.

1hr NF.lTF Y fIHII III ~ VT
WINSTON. y. c.. Sept 2i-Special.-
Chairman Pfaff OF the County Populist
Executive Committee went over TO Mock
Vile tonight with his lawyers to appear
before Judge Hoke. in chambers. and ask
for the removal OF two Republican reg
istrars In Winston, appointed by the clerk
OF the court, Wilson. Mr. Pfaff asserts
that Wilson did not appoint the men. ne
recornmen ed. consequently the Populists
arc not represented IN TWO OF Winston's
wards.
Populist State Chairman Hal. Aver az
rived here this afternoon and made affi-
davt, that the registrars appointed by
Clerkwilson were satisfactory to him
Stats-Eisctor J. l. Patterson fos IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

He Robs Man and Wife and Makes Them
NItness 10 Anolhcr Knhh.r.

LYNcHbURG. VA. Sept. 2i-special.--
Mr. W. $. Taylor an Amherst farmer.
and his wtfe. on their way TO I.ynchbure
with produce for sale. campsd last nisht
on the river bank opposite the city.
About 80 a. NJ. Mr.. Taylor was arous-
"a by severe blow on his head. and
opened his eyes on q masked white man
viii q revolver in his hand.
Tay1urs srsns wero bound. ana be was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

" tho average dead man could read
the lines on his n cnument he would lie
very mrch puzzled 10 solve the mystery
why his friends dfd not think of such
nice thfngs 70 write about him when ne
was alive.-SrrShinA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25
THE T1MEs-RICHMOND VA. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1895

gold-standard Presidential ticket. opened
his campaign in Wauehtown last night.
He addressed sixty people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25
BRornrnHooD or ST. ANDREw.
How the Local Chapters are To be Repre-
scented "A the Coming Convention

4 callei meeting OF tho local council
~ the brotherhood Of 81. Andrew, Of this
city and vicinity. was held last evening
in the I.cture-room Of Grace church. O"-
ing to the short notice given out the AZ
tendance was rather small, but OF the
twelve chapters belonging 10 the council
eieht were represented. Those VINO had
no representation were The chapters OF
81 paul's St Marks. 81. Andrew
church. OF this city and Of Meade-Memo-
rial church. OF Manchester. Mr. Thomas
g RufHn. the director or the council. pre-
s.oed. and secretary Thomas PoindeXter
recorded
The Sub Iect under discussion was why
We Have Prothertccd Conventions" and
It was was handled in a very able man
ner by Rev. John II. Griffith. formerly OF
Charlotte. y c. At the close OF the
address It was found 70 be the unani-
nous sentiment OF the chapters repre-
scented that delegates shonld be sent 10
the convention 20 be held az Ilt.sbIrg
from October 18th to 18th
The secretary read the following letter.
which had been received from pittshurg.
Pittsturg Pa. sept. =. is9j.
To Richmond Local Assembly:
Dear Brothers ON behalf Of the mem
bership Of the Pitis5u-g Local Assembly.
7 extend a corlal invitation % your as-
sembly for tho eleventh. annual c0nvcn-
ten. October II 10 ~ 1896.
As you viii note in September Gross"
the programme is worthy large attend
ance from Your assembly.
The brotherhood men I'm pittshurg as
sure Won that nothing will be le,t unlone
10 make Your visit 70 our city both
pleasant ara Instructive.
Yours frateually.
IT, D. w. ENGLISH.
President.
Reports We're then called for from the
various chapters in order ID ascertain
what each chapter expected 10 do as t.
the defraying Of the expenses n the dele
gates. which We're estimatl M ahont go
each. including Si525 for railroad fare.
10 was stated that probably tho chan
ters Of ST. James Monumental. and HOLY
trinity church viii send their own dole
gates. and the ether chapters rerorted
mat they were ready 10 contribute their
q ota towards The defraying or the *.
penses Of the delegates 10 be sent ~ the
council. '''4
Or motion OF Colonel Biieocd. II was
decided that each chapter hold as soon
q, poe siole called meeting TO determine
"hat II expects 20 DO IN the matter. and
the reports VIII be received at n meeting
cf the Local Council. 10 be held next
Ihnrsiay week The council then adj
iourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-25

Harvey IS the only apostle Of silver
Ianra's laugh hath mach OF music.
Iaura's smile hath much OF charm,
Mhen a wave breaks sofuy DER US
And she's resting on my arm
With her graceful form reclining
In the surf where snall0ps skim.
Here's the chance Tor arms entwinlns
when / teach her how 10 swim.
Mingled cries OF fright and pleasure.
Gurgling laughter. then a choke
This OF Joy my greatest measure
AS / guide her stroke by stroke
Yet. | cannot keep from noting
Snapcy foot and ankles trim
She displays. it's bliss, I'm voting.
When / teach her how to swim.
Toam-capped waves OF wind-swept water
Dash your breakers wild and free.
Neptune's late adopted daughter
Hath 50 much OF trust in me
Pears she not your rage. but sweeuy
Seeks to master latest within.
And / always clasp her neatly
Rden teach Der how to swim.
-RoY THzxau 0reenA
The morning times., 1896-02-01
WILLIAM RYAN'S ESTATE.
VIII of II South CaroIinian Offered for
Probate Here.


a certified copy of the will of tie late
William n. Ryan was filed here yesterday.
Mr.. Ryan lived in Charleston, s. c., but
spent "A good deal Of time in Washington.
He owned considerable property in this
jurisdiction, including "a handsome country
place on Pierce Mill road.
The manner in which the will was ad-
mlucd To probate at Charleston lacked the
full formality that Judge Hagner usually
requires, and there may be some delay
In its probate here.
Mr.. Ryan left his furniture, silverware,
horses and carriages, books, pictures and
other personally to his widow, Martha 4.
Ryan- To his daughter, Caroline Ryan
flash. 5000 Is given and TO his sisters Julia
and Ennha Ryan and his brother John an
annuity OF $3.50 year
The residue is given to Charles Efddell
and the teStator's widow and daughter. as
executors, to pay over the net income during
the widowhood OF Mrs. Ryan as folio ws:
81 200 year TO the widow; 81 500 wear
to Mrs. Nash. the daughter; 81 800 wear
to the five children of his son Arthur Il.
Ryan, to be expended in the discretion of
the executors. Any balance of income is to
go to Mrs. Ryan during her life.
II Mrs. Ryan should marry again one
half the income is TO go TO Mrs. Nash the
other half 10 Arthur Ryan 8 children. Upon
Mrs. Nas's death the remainder of the
estaleis Ia be divided among the surviving
grandchildren.
The instrument is dated May II, 1895.
codicil socn afterward provides that if
the income is not sufficient to pay the an-
iuities the body OF the estate may be drawn
spon to make up the deficiency. -