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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
"a UEDEKED BY 4 mon,
Further Particulars OF the Recent Killing
of I'D. Nowlin by Moonshiners.

The Floyd .Va) Press tells the follow
ing story of the murder cf Id. Nowlin
by moonshiners, mention Of which has
already been made in The Times:
News reached this place late Tuesday
afternoon 10 the eject that Ed. Nlwlin. a
young white man and notorious reporter
OF Illicit disulleries, met horrible death
Monday night on Runnet Bag, Franklin
county, famous lincolnshire" district,
about fifteen miles from this place.
The particulars Of the dastardly affair,
so iar as We were able 70 obtain them,
were these:
Nowln, who for a number OF years has
made IL business TO report illiclt dis
tilleries, often taking the officers directly
70 them, for which he received fees from
inc government, was arrested on Sunday
last on warrant sworn out by Thomas
Spencer, OF the same neighborhOod.
charging him with breaking into his
spring house and carrying off butter,
pickles, etc. The arrest was made by Con-
stable Hash, and on Monday the pris-
oheI was taken to Long Branch TO stand
ttldl before justice Of the peace. The
commonwealth not being ready 10 90 into
trlal, the prisoner was offered bail. He
Oliered several parties as bOndsmen, but
they owned no real estate and the magis-
trate refused 20 accept them as suretes.
for some reason, We know not what, II
was deemed iuexpedient 10 take the pris-
bic distance, and two or three men were
appointed 10 guard him over Monday
night. lie was taken back TO the house
or Ihomas Spencer, and some time De
tween the hours OF 10 and IL O'Clock a
number OF men armed with guns forced
open the door TO the room i'm which Now
lin was sleeping and jerked him out or
bed and cut the door ard began nring
The first shot. which probably caused IN
slant death, took effect ~ the abdomen
From an indications the gun was either
loaded with buckshOt or slugs and his
stomach was perforated like sitter
NOwlin fell forward upon his face and at
least two more shots were fired into the
dying man. the same ticking effect in the
back left OF the spinal column. and about
even with the heart. producing very large
holes.
NOwlin bore a very bad name I'm the
community I'm which he lived, and the
theory Is that the deed was committed
by those against whom he had committed
the objectionable sin" Of reporting.
But this is no justification FOR such a
bic should be made by the State and
Federal authorities to capture the guilty
fends.
Dr. John W. Simmons, 10 whom we are
indebted for the above particulars, hap
pened 10 be in that community on profess
sionai business Tuesday and was called
on 10 make the post-mOrtem examination.
The verdict OF the coroner's jury was that
deceased was shot 10 death by unknown
parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
ONE PHASE OF POLITICS.

1t is a sad commentary on American
politics that some OF the Populists seem
ever willing TO fuse with any party that
promises success and division Of the
spoils. II seems to matter very little
with them whether it be the Republican
party or the Democratic party, just so
the Offices are in sight
A little while ago the Popuists in Vir-
ginia were knocking at the door OF the
Democratic convention asking that one
of their men be nominated for Lieutenant
Governor. and the leaders expressed their
entire Willingness. on that condition, to
fuse with the Democrats in the coming
election. But the Democrats very prop
erIy refused to recognize them, and as
soon as that fact became known the lead
ers at once proclaimed publicly that the
Democratic party was boss-ridden and
corrupt to the core, and unit for decent
Populists to affiliate with. The object OF
the proposed fusion was TO defeat the
Republican party, but no sooner had It
miscarried than we began TO hear reports
that the Populists would fuse with the
Republicans TO defeat the Democrats.
1t is this sort of thing that disgusts
honest men with politics. There is In
such politics no semblance of patriotism,
no sort Of desire or purpose TO promote
the welfare Of the people. but it is poll
tics for what is in It. politics for spells.
OF course we do not make this charge
against all Populists. for many Of them
are entirely honest and sincere in their
belief however, misguided and errarc
they may be. Tom Watson and men like
him have the respect of the country, but
the same cannot be said Of those Of the
Butler stripe who are in politics for
everything in sight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21

A Man Feat His Whe and IT Cost Him $50
and $500 Security.

Some long winded cases were before tne
Court of His Honor yesterday put INC
line of pilgrims was short
Charles Brady, CoOred, was the hial
pilgrim lie had wandered into town
from NottOway in search ~ Work. he
was looking hard for IL yesterday when
an unknown white man came mp behind
him and told him 20 clear the track when
he saw him coming. for he was bad man
and cock OF the walk. The stranger from
Nottoway mildly retorted that there was
lots OF room In the street for both. ana
then the unknown white man got hot and
threw bricks at the wanderer from MOTTO
way. The wauderer returned the comph-
ment and then fight took place. The
scene Of trouble was located in Copitoi
Square and officer Walton rushed to the
scene. He arrested both men, but on the
march 20 the station the unknown white
man went into a store and took ms de-
parture for spots unknown.
Brady was hned $3.50, which he failed 10
pay
Mary Scott is a destitute white woman.
She was found wandering about the
streets and it was learned that she had
no place 20 90. so Superintendent Davis
kindly proviQeo for her at the Almshouse.
Augustus Schmidt went home late
Thursday night after INDUCING in four
glasses Of beer and his wife entered
mild objection 10 his staying ont s." lalc.
suggesting that he remain out all night
so that the baby could sleep.
Schmidt grew angry az this remark ana
began TO curse his wife and beat her.
The blows and curses were heard uy
passers-by and Schmidt was arrested. Tie
was fined S25 and required 10 give security
In the sum Of $500 for twelve months.
Mike Fernandez. who keeps store az
Lombardy and Cary streets. and Major
Riddell got into a row last night because
somebody said somebody else was mean
enough 10 steal smoke and bottle o.
Great excitement prevailed in the vicinity
for short while and the two got mixed
up in the affair I'm which lead weights.
bushel measures. knives and stones fig
ured. Nobody got hurt TO any extent. and
In the evidence before the Party. Mr.
Buck Smith proved himself the hero. Dee
cause he assisted materially IN quellins
the disturbance going through great
bodily danger In doing so. The Party on
the throne put "a stopper ON the proceed
ings by dismissing Fernandez and lining
Mr. Riddeu s..
Addie Johnson. colored woman charg-
ed with obtaining lot OK bed clothing
By false pretences. had her case continued
until next Tuesday for witnesses.
VIM. Harmon a white man. was charg-
ed with being drunk and begging on the
streets He was given thirty days.
Josh Evans a cOllred man. was charged
with being suspicious character but 10
was shown that he was employed on a
suburban farm, and he was allowed 20
go
Edward Patterson. a colored man, ace
cused OF assaulting a little mulatto girl
named Pearl Belts last December. and
who was arrested by Detective Wren AT
stone on Wednesday, was sent on 10 the
grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
THE CHICAGO PLATFORM IN vIR-
GINA

The Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser
says:
Senator Daniel was one Of the central
figures in the recent Virginia convention.
He was endorsed for reelection along
with an endorsement OF the Chicago plat
form. How his face must burn every
time he thinks OF his resolution in the
United States Senate in July 1894, COM
mending Mr.. Cleveland for his efforts TO
preserve law and order during the riot
Gus times at Chicago. The Chicago con-
vention platform OF 1896 denounced the
very thing which Senator Daniel warmly
commended and which at the time met
almost universal approval Mr.. Daniel in
his speech before the convention must
have been thinking Of this Inconsistency
for he is reported as saying and was ap-
plauded too, that he believed that il had
been better in the late campaign had
some Of the planks OF the Chicago plat
form been left or" Senator Morgan has
recently expressed an opinion Of the same
sort
There were many delegates to the
Roanoke convention who, we have every
reason to believe. opposed not only this.
but other planks in the Chicago platform.
but no word of protest was heard against
its re-adoption as a whole.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21

After a Long Deadlock Blakey Defeated
Stubbs by "A Close Margin.

Stubs bY Close Margin,
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. August 90.
-Special.-The convention OF the Thirty
ninth Senatorial District. composed Of the
counties Of Essex, MddleseX, King and
Queen. Mathews and Gloucester. was held
at Saluda, Wednesday, August 18th. at
noon. and concluded its laOOrs at l
o'clock Thursday morning.
Judge 4. h. Evans. Of MiddleseX. was
made chairman and W. ID. Ryland secre-
tary.
The present Senator James y. Stubs,
OF Gloucester, was placed in nomination
by DR.. a. G.. Grubb2 Of King and queen.
Judge Thomas +. Blakey. OF Essex. by
Judge Thomas CrOXtOn. and Mr. J. Boyd
Sears, Of Mathews, by Mr.. George Y.
Hundey.
A number Of seconding speeches were
made for each candidate.
The first ballot resulted, by a scaled
vote, Blakey, ,s47 2-3, Stubs, l,f97; Sears,
S3j l-3. There was no election.
A number Of ballots were taken without
result. The convention was In dead
lock
Just before the taking OF the twenty
third ballot, DR.. l.. 5. Foster. of Mathews,
announced that his delegation having eX-
hausted every effort TO nominate Sears,
his name would be withdrawn. II was
then past the midnight hour II was seen
that the deadlock was about 10 be broken.
on this ballot the contest was narrowed
down to a fight between Blakey and
Stubbs
Blakey was nominated by a close mar
gin. the ballot resulting, Blakey, 2l02;
Stubbs 207S
Judge Blakey in a speech accepted the
pledged their earnest support for the
ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
no ENLARGE rHL RErREAr,
A Needed Addition to be- Built on Adjoin'
ing Property.

ing IropeFD'
At a meeting Of the Board Of Managers
of the Retreat for the Sick held some time
since it was decided by Il vote of is 20 4
TO enlarge the Hospital by acquiring the
adjacent property belonging 20 Mr.
Henry Wickham, and erecting upon DC a
building suited % those needs which have
existed for years.
This however. cannot be done without
conference with the Board of Directors,
and Thursday at IL o'clock meeting
was called. Of both Managers and Direc-
tors In order that the corporation OF the
latter might be secured.
They, however, with the exception OF
Mr. Howard Swineford. being unable 20
attend. the matter could not be finally
disposed OF. and another meeting is called
for Thursday next, when it is hoped there
will be a large attendance OF both Man
ayers and Directors. Until the consent
of the latter is gained, no proposition can
be made TO Mr.. Henry Wickham, the
owner.
The Hospital management Will offer
$1,000. OF which sum Sl,50o will be paid
down, and the balance, which is 10 bear
interest az the rate Of per cent per am
num- will be paid within ten years.
The addition will not be made for the
accommodation of any special class Of
patents, DuL purely TOT the purpose OF
charging the Hospitals field Of general
usefulness.
The improvements i'm the main build
ing, which were undertaken with the
slS5 realized by the bazaar last fall. have
just been completed. For the amount
Of money at the disposal Of the board.
they have been remarkable. including four
new and delightful rooms for nurses
with the necessary furniture and extern
siye repairs 10 the elevator The Re
treat Is meeting with very substantial
support from many sources, and Is car
rying on great and commendable work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21

fers some other method. Each must be
allowed to have It's own way. and so in
respect to almost everything else. A
paper currency belongs in the same class.
Each state is 10 have its own. just as
Belgium has one system, and its i'm
mediate neighbors. Holland and France.
have different ones.
But. by common consent the currency
is the subject that causes all OF our
troubles. What are we going to do about
Il? We have an era Of prosperity at our
doors. and we are going to have a period
OF great prosperity. But all experience
teaches us that that era will not last.
Prosperity and adversely come in cycles.
We shall have our cycle Of prosperity.
but II will be followed by another cycle
OF depression. Are we going to sit SUI
pinely through one prosperous era 10 be
confronted. when 1t is passed, by the
evil that lies deep down in our social
fabric in what may possibly be a more
terrifying garb next time than 1t was
this? We shall deserve the perils we
will run II we are so fatuous as to permit
Il.
Very well, what will we do about It?
What IS the source OF the evil? Is there
any discomfort with our currency system
in the cities? We know Of none. is there
any content VITA our currency system in
tho rural 0s95cts? The entire rural
commugi t,,}9l "a =, state Of discomfort, as
the M rl8l, ~ ave quoted from say?
They IN l5t93l isiS1d the source Of their
discon%7a-f: 3H. ;isSSy know they are being
hurt u q II .~$
whHys.l IN not take this matter
up at NIfssH>.,i '1ning, and address our
cure to ;ho source Of the disease. 1t is
with TX gaomers, and it is going to play
havoc sSJsrSr later unless it is PROPER
~ attended, -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
WITH VIRGINIA EDITORS.

The Charlottesville Progress thinks
that all fair minded men will agree that
the efforts of Colonel William Lamb to
advance the Republican party of Virginia
have been rewarded with the most shame
full treatment that was ever accorded a
chosen leader. The Progress should re-
member. however, that nothing is so I'M
grateful as politics.
The Farmvine Herald belives that the
workers who have living salary and
live within it are the best off. 80 far as
we now remember" says our contempt
rary. 1--WE do not recall a thoughtful, pru-
dent man with a certain income, who has
not accumulated property. a good sala-
ried position is certainly very comfor-
table thing to have, but this does not
release man from the obligation to own
and conduct his own business, If he is
able and capable TO do so.
The collecting business at Bristol Is
rather slow If we may judge from the
following paragraph from the Courier:
The people in this town nave chrome
case Of stand off. They can't pay big
bills and wont pay little ones. They give
the collector the merry ha-ha with as
much cool assurance as If he owed them
an apology for being alive, and. after
standing him of once they consider the
account squared and proceed TO spend
their money elsewhere.
The South Boston News thinks that the
Democratic convention made a great mis-
take in not fusing with the Populists. by
nominating Captain Cooke for Lieutenant
Governor. In our opinion that was one OF
the most sensible things that the con-
vention did.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
NEW BROAD STREET STORE.
j. NJ. Fourqurean 4 Company to Open


Many retail dry goods buyers Of Rich
mond and various parts Of the State will
read with interest the announcement
that Mr.. J. NJ. Fourqurean. Mr. Walter
a. Grinnan and Mr.. Robert ). Gray
have formed a cO-partnership UNI
der the firm name and style Of
}. NJ. FourqUrean & CO.. 10 con-
duct a first-class dry goods house at ll3
east Broad street, opening about October
lst
Mr.. J. NJ. Fourqurean, the senior mem
Der OF the new concern Is one Of the best
known dry goods merchants in the state.
and has been for a quarter Of century
closely identified with the trade. lie was
the founder OF the well-knOwn house OF
Fourqurean, Price. Temple & Co. after
wards The Fourqurean Price Company.
Two other members OF the old firm.
Messrs. f. D. Price and j. Haryie Blair.
are well known for their uniform courtesy
10 the trade and their accomplishments
in the mercantile world.
Both Of the young members OF the new
concern are well-known and popular la
the dry goods business. Mr. Walter
Grinnan has been for seventeen years
connected with the Fourqurean Price
Company as cashier and credit man.
Mr.. Robt. s. Gray was for many years
a popular salesman for The Fourqurean
Price Company. but recently has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
FOUNDRY HANDS 0UIT.
Refuse to Work Because One Man Was Paid
Only Ninety Cents Day.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, August 20.
-Special-The large force OF hands at
Hunters Foundry and Pillow Works re-
fused TO go TO work to-day. giving as
reason that one of the wOrkmen in the
moulding department was receiving only
ninety cents per day. This they cOnsid-
cred too little and had a tendency. they
said, 10 reduce wages generally. Hence
their action. The foundry has shut down
for the present.
The convention TO nominate a candi-
date for the House OF Delegates from
orange county will meet tomorrow at
Orange Court House. Judge w. q. VIII
liams will be nominated. he having been
the crolce Of the primaries.
The following teachers have been elect
ed by the City School Board for the pub
lie schools the coming session: Mrs. a. l..
AIagrath. Misses Kate j. Mander, NJ.
Emily Mander, Lizzie Stone, Eva w. Cor
don, Jennie NJ. Goolrick. Maggie j.. Hon
ey, LuOna Jett, Jane l.. Gordon, }. g.
Grant +. ID. Bowes, Harrison Holmes
The schools Will open the first Monday
in September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21

times Is toward education that will enable
young men and women to earn a living.
our schools in the South have paid too
little attention 10 this subject. II Is
hard for the South to get out OF its old
habit. Before the war our young men
were educated for professions. and the
girls for the social circles or to teach.
But conditions have vastly changed
since the war The South is now a manu-
featuring section. and there Is no idle
class. What the South needs is practical
men and women to carry on her great
industries, and she should educate her
own people to do this work. instead OF
having 10 send to the North for them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
Military Notes.

A course OF lectures viii be delivered IN
the winter months 10 tho Ambulance
Corps OF the First Regiment Drs. Teusier
and Kuyk viii probably De selected as ne
lecturers This interesting branch Of enc
volunteer service is becoming very rou-
lar and Is being rapidly recruited. Much
interest Us shown bon the weekly mecuns-,
and the attendance is invariably large.
The corps has received an invitation
from the Boston Division Ambulance
Corps OF the Massachusetts, Volunteer
Militia. 10 visit them during their forth-
coming encampmcnt at Framingham
Nurse Zimmerman on She corps. has
changed his residence t0 go west Broad
street.
Bids arc all IN for tho new uniforms
for the regiment and two toilors have
been selected from Che number to pm.
dertake tho work. and have been asked
20 submit samples.
Company T. viii hold their regular tar
get practice to-day no ChImhor1zo Park
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
THE G. A. R. INVITATION.
THEY. NJ, ~. a. CONMITrEE LEATEs
TO-MORROW.
To Start for Buffalo at $50 Jo-Morr"w
Morning Carrying the Invitation TO the
GAR. to visit Richmond.

The final meeting OF the committee ap-
pointed by the Young Mems Business
Association to invite the Grand Army OF
the Republic to hold its encampment IA
1899 in Richmond was held yesterday
evening in the Office OF Capt. REGISTER
and ali the details OF the trip were ar
ranged.
THE COMMITTEE.
The following gentlemen will constitute
the Committee OF Invitation: Samuel
REGISTER. II. d. Eichelberger, Thomas II.
Fox, r. Lancaster Williams. W. II. sa-
worry. Barton II. Wise, George NJ West
Joseph Wallerstein. Reuben Burton, r,
II. c. Cabell, Captain b. &. COON. Julian
Bryant, W. II. Bennett. g. W. Nestouty'
John ID. Potts, y. l.. Truitt, II. NJ. BOY
kin. and III. W. b. Glover
TO LEAVE TOMORROW.
The committee will leave Richmond ON
the Atlanta special tomorrow morning
at $40 O'Clock, carrying the invitation OK
the Young Mems Business Association
and of both branches OF the CITY Noun-
Gil.
Headquarters have been engaged IN
Buffalo i'm the Ellioott Square ONCE pullo-
ing. next 10 the Citizens Committee Oh
Buffalo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
rnlerlnlnmrnt I'D RLdee Chnrch.

The members and friends OF Ridge
church. located about nine miles from the
cifv ON the cary street road. assisted hy
some OF RichmOnd's talent save per
f,r,,,arro Tor the benefit OF tho orr7n
fund "Wednesday evening Co n large au-
Nnch credit is duo Miss Myrtle Carter
who was applaudod FOR her sweet SING
inr Tine mirth- provoking Dutch sketch
presented by Mos-rs Albert ho non 1nd
Vuuo Chiffur was VOL taken Tho
usual applause was civCn SIR. Tom Nit
choH Who appeared Boo h.s un-to.d 1f'
black face snccillt.cs. and the rfr1IEnf-
face comedian work hv Nr. lierm
Roghcn and fhc twirlns of Che baton hv
Mr.. cannon Echels came ODD for tt,ir
share OF applause.
quite "a handsome sum was raised Tor
the good cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
THE TERRoRs oFPRosPERITY.

A distinguished silverite upon learning
yesterday that wheat was about at the
fun dollar mark and that the Virginia
farmers with big crops were doubling
whether to sell now or wait for a posi-
bic dollar and quarter a bushel, ex-
claimed in anguish-"Great Heavens
what is to become OF Bryan? This pros
perity IS playing the very devil with him.
But in spite of it all 1 cannot help re-
jolcing"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21
Lrtter-Carriers Afloat.

NORFOLK, Va. August zO.-Special.-
The Letter Carriers Yacht Club, Of Balti-
more. arrived Aere to-day aboard the
yacht Almira, af,er visiting Old Point and
the fishing grounds.
The crew is composed OF fourteen car
riers who attracted much attention on the
streets to-day in their neat gray coats,
white duck caps and trousers.
Tomorrow evening the Norfolk letter
carriers will be entertained BY them
ABOARD the yacnt.
To-day the Baltimore boys were the
guests OF the local carriers.
They leave for the upper Chesapeake
Sunday evening.