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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-05-27
ruE {. Y. DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
A scheme Which Promises Great Ben
ents To Southern War Survivors.

A Scheme Which Promises Great Ben
eGts 10 Southern War Survivors.
As the years multiply that make more
dim the distance between the conflict OF
'6l to % and the growing generations,
the more dccrepit and neediul naturally
hecOmc the survivors Of that conflict.
Two decades and half have turned
Young warriors into old veterans The
strurgles incident to the winning of daily
bread by many Of them, ADDED 10 the sui
ferings by hardships and wounds of war,
have caused them TO ground arms and
cry for help and succOr TO those who are
more fortunate. Some of those who
were ION the other side, as well as some
Of their own Southland, have nobly
responded to their call, and yet for years
20 cone the response must be generous,
or else many OF these old veterans must
seek their raiions and have their clothing
issued in an almshOuse. 'Tis true that
brave. praiseworhy, and partially sue
eessful Efforts have been made TO estab-
lish homes for these Old soldiers, and our
own Lee Camp Home, near this city, is
a standing monument and daily witness
to the necessity of further effort
RECOGNIZING this fact, a number ot ex-
Confederaies. well known in connection
with every movement which has been
inaugurated to ameliOrate the sutierlngs
OF their old comrades, some time since
asked for aud obtained, charter for a
company under the name which heads
this article. having for It's objects a dis
lrihuliOn scheme by which they nope to
raise funds sufficient 10 carry out the
purposes they have in view for perman-
entity providing for Southern veterans,
their widows and orphans. some such
scheme as this is necessary since the
Southern hero has no rich Govern
ment AT his back 10 give him liberal pen
siOns but he is forced TO rely for aid In
bis old age for himself and family upon
the Efforts OF his friends, comrades
and sympathizers.
Among the names of the organizers OF
this movement are many who bore active
par, in the late war on both sides. They
are aided by men who are too young to
have participated in the conflict, or who
FOR other reasons are moi veterans, but
whose sympathies, as business men and
citizens are in unison with The success OF
sopraiseworihy am0tiye as gave inception
to this corporation.
The headquarters or home office OF the
company is in this city. The company
are pushing their preparations as fast as
circumstances will allow, and the
public may soon e&pec, to be invited
to aid in this good work. The
projectors OF this movement are sansuine
thai they will be able TO comfortably pro
vide in the near future for the inmates Of
the homes now established, and for many
old veterans and widows of dead Con-
federates outside, thus doing away with
The appeals heretofore made 10 the Legis-
iatures Of States lin every instance but
one iefused) and The private means OF IN
dyidpa.s.
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THE PAPAL REsCRIPT.
The Irish National League Of America "
Discuss 1t.

CHICAGO. May ga dispatch from
Lincoln, Neb., says President Fitzgerald
and Secretary Sutton of the Irish National
League in America have telegraphed to
the different members of the executive
committees call for meeting OF the
committee at Cleveland, June r. The
object Of the meeting is not given, but II
Is undoubtedly in regard to the Pope's
rescript. In this city, the headquarters
of the league, Bishop Bonacum, the resi-.
dent Bishop, has inaugurated a system of
boycott against the officers of the league,
refusing Secretary Sutton, Mr.. Egan and
others admission to his presence on ac-
count OF the resolutions passed at re-
cent league meeting at the instance OF
President Fitzgerald. These resolutions
declared the Pope had no right to die
tate politics to the National League or 10
interfere with its plans, and, further,
promised the Irish members of parlis-
ment the continued support of the
National League in America 10 the plan
of campaign as followed by the Irish
leaders
These facts point to highly interest
ing session of the league executive COM
mittee at Cleveland. The membership of
the committee comprises the general Of
ficers of the league, with one member for
each State and Territory and the
Canadian provinces.
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MILLIONS or BUGS.
Pests that DevOur the Governments Ar
chives by Wholesale.

WAsuISGToN, May 2G.-Milions Of
voracious bugs have been expe. iencing
glorious time for some yeaIs past in the
basement of the Treasury, where al the
documents and files of the Department
have been stored since tie tormyt on Of
the Government. The insects have de-
voured hundreds Of letters ami printed
volumes, and SO great has been the havoc
that the Treasury authorities have deter
mined TO make au effort towards exter-
minating the pests.
Chief Clerk 1oumans has sent box of
the insects to Professor Riley, the ento.
mologist of the Agricultural Depart
ment who has expressed much interest in
the problem of getting rid of them The
bugs range in length from an inch and
a half TO two inches, and resemble
roach in appearance Theyare provided
with wings and can ily About each eye
is red circle and strong bills, like those
of beetle, enabling them to tear paper
and cloth. Their backs are Jet black and
abdomens light brown. When the at
tention of Mr. Youmans was called to
the pests they were dOyouring a lot Of
letters written during Mr.. Polks admin.
istration
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SIR, Franklin Stearns.

Mr.. Franklin Stearns, whose critical
illness was reported yesterday morning,
died a, his residence in HeDrico county,
"a few miles below the city on the VIII
lamsburg road
Mr.. Stearns came TO Richmond about
fifty years ago 10 take a contract on the
James river and Kanawha canal lie
failed in that enterprise, but afterwards
entered into copartnership with Mr..
Joseph Brummel, and established the
firm of Stearns d Brummel, which sue
cessfully carried on the business OF rectl-
flying Western whisky for 4 number OF
years. In this he accumulated fortune,
and his investments in Richmond real
estate have been profitable and fortunate.
During the war Mr. Slearns was an
avowed Union man, and since the war he
has, so far as be has taken aly part in
politics at all, affiliated with the Repub-
lcans. He has. however, always had the
interests of Richmond at heart, and has
done great deal towards advancing the
prosperity of the city. He was useful
citizen. and will be greatly missed.
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Silk Ribbonsi

Those Of our lady readers who would
like to have an elegant, large package OF
extra fine, Assorted Ribbons 10y maiD, in
different widths and all the latest fash
ionable shades; adapted for Bonnet
Strings, Neckwear, Scarfs, Trimming for
Hats and Dresses, Bows, Fancy Work,
etc, can get an astonishing big bargain,
owing 60 the recent failure Of large
wholesale Ribbon Manufacturing Co., by
sending only Is cents (stamps), 70 the
address We give below
As "a special offer, this house will give
dOu5te the amount of any other firm in
America if you will send the name and
+. o. address of ten netLy married ladies
when ordering and mention the name Of
this paper No pieces less than one yard
in length. Satisfaction is guaranteed, or
money cbeerfully refunded Three pack
ages for so cents. Address
LONDON RIBBON AGEScY, JERSEY CITY,
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LOCAL NOTES.

Charles Lawrence, negro, was ar
rested on search warrant Yesterday by
Sergeant Jeler and Policeman Vest on
the charge of feloniOusly stealing a
clock, quilt, dress, wash-tubs, soap, blue
ing, and other articles from Mrs. Ann
LOckin. This otfense happened in March.
Lawrence was helping the driver 10 move
Mrs Lockin from one house to another,
and stole these articles at the time
Lawrence was found in NewtOwn, Rock
eits, and the quilt and cloak recovered
He will be tried tomorrow before
Justice Richardson.
John Booker, a negro, charged with
entering in the night time the residence
Of c. T. Timberlake, in Henrico county,
just outside the city, was examined be-
fore Squire CHM Yesterday and sent on
to the grand jury.
Rev Dr. Calvin Stewart will preach at
the Soldiers Home this afternoon. The
choir Of the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN church,
assisted by Mr Leftwich. will render the
musical part Of the services.
Yesterday morning about daybreak
Policeman Rober, +. Brown found a coil
of one inch new rope about $50 feet in
length, near the bank OF Giilie's creek in
rear OF Fulton Baptist church. He hired
a wagon and sent the rope 10 the First
police station. This rope was evidently
stolen from one of the vessels in the
dock and hidden where the wileawake
policeman found it, preparatory to its
being taken 10 some junk shop and sold.
The last fire alarm in Richmond was
on the Ninth day of May, eighteen days
ago. Insurance companies ought 10 be
happy.
The overhead wire Of the Electric line
broke Yesterday morning al the corner Of
Cary and Reservoir streets, rendering
useless two cars that were beyond that
point The end on which was the cur
rent curled up on the ground, and man
was promptly placed on guard to warn
off persons and yehicles-a very wise
precaution as else number Of horses
might have struck the wire and been in
jured, and number Of thoughtless boys
been suddenly translated. The wire was
reconnected as soon as possible, and the
cars ran through as usual.
The Board of Aldermen have been
called TO meet tomorrow night at 1:30
o'clock, 10 consider the Mayors veto Of
the ordinance allowing the Richmond
Union Passenger Railway Company to
run its track up Cary stree, from Seven
teenth street 10 the corporate limits.
Friday night thieves broke into the
freight cars of the Richmond and Dam
vile railroad, both at the Richmond
depot and over in Manchester, what they
stole was not much. yet they appear to be
the same thieves who robbed the Rich
mond Il Allegheny cars. Which roguery
was broken up by Captain Angle and his
efficient assistants
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Electric Railways in New Orleans.

Mr. Chris D. Halle, superintendent OF
the New Orleans q Carrolton Railroad
Company, who has been in this city four
days, left for the North last night. lie
came for the purpose OF examining the
electric street railway, and expressed
himself so well pleased with ii that he
will have the Sprague system introduced
on his road. The New Orleans Il Car
rollton Street railway is fifteen miles
long, but runs on dead level through
out its length, and Mr.. Halle told the
TINES reporter that he could therefore
run it cheaper than it is done in Rich
mond withs its.teep hills.
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BASEBALL.


Notes of the Games During the Week
The Chicago team still leads the pro
cession by exactly the same number OF
games it has for the past ten days
Though last week it met some of its
dearest foes, il passed through the ordeal
unscathed. The Bostons are playing
grea, ball. but they seem unequal to over
come ChicsgOs lead.
The Detroits and New Yorks are play
ing about evenly, so no change OF po-
silion has taken place between them, but
the gap is continually widening between
them and the two leading clubs
The two Pennsylvania teams are hay
ing nip-and-tuck race. The Phila-
delphias had the bes. week Of it and sup
planted the Piusburgs in the fifth place.
The indianapolis club are, If anything,
playing worse than they usually do, and
are showing eviden; proclivities towards
the tail end.
Though the Senators are still last, they
are playing in improved form, If their
squirt is continued they may yet overtake
some of the lsggards
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THE PRESBNffKiANS.
Evolution the Great Question Before the
Body.

Body.
BALTIMORE, May 26-The General As
sembly met at $50 O'Clock. The pending
case was then resumed and the call con-
tinued for an expression OF the views OF
the members on evolution
Most OF those who gave expression to
their views announced their belief in the
sincerity Of DR.. Woodrow, but could not
sustain his complaint Others declared
that the question was beyond the juris-
diction of the assembly. and should be
dismissed without consideration. Others
again denounced the theory OF evolution
as opposed to the Scripture and subver-
siye TO the interests of Christianity and
of the Church. Still others insisted that
DR.. Woodrow. in his teachings, did not
violate any law of God or Of the Church,
and his complaint against the synod OF
Georgia should be sustained. The dele
gates from the South Carolina synod,
with three exceptions, spoke in favor OF
sustaining the complsint of DIR. Wood
row; and Rev. Dr. 10. Linsay declared
his entire believe in evolution, not only
in the creation of the body of Adam, but
in the creation of all things. His remarks
were created with applause, which was
promptly checked by the moderator.
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n EMPEROR FREDERICK.
His Condition Reported Worse.

BERLIN, May 26.-Emperor Frederick
is worse to-day and is obliged to remain
in his bedroom. A fresh inflammation
has appeared in the parts around the
wound in the throat. No cause can be
assigned for this new development, and
the physicians are in consultation over
it. The patients general state is good.
DR.. Mackenzie has again changed the
canula, choosing one of another shape.
3p.m.-The Emperor has been in his
study since II o'clock. He received re-
ports from General Albedyll and Minis
ter Won Puttkamer. He was afterward
visited by the Prince of Wales and Prin-
cess Charlotte of SAKE Meningen.
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Customhouse Contract t..

The contracts for the work on the ex-
tension to the CuSlomhouse will doubt
less be awarded some time this week by
the supervising architect Of the Treasury
Nr. viii A. Ferret The bids were
opened several days ago, but they were
taken together for different work Of such
an intricate Chala acter that the superyis-
ing architect took time TO work them out
and find who was the lowest bidder.
Hon. John s. Wise made an appeal
that the work be done by day labor, but
the supervising architect said that all
Government work was done by contract,
and he would not make an exception in
this case.
There is probability that part of
the work may be done by day labor, but
il is doubtful.
There is strong probability that the
entire Job will be given TO one contractor
The two lowest general contractors are
Writ a. Chestermau Of this city and
Mccarthy d Co. of Washington, with
chances in favor of the latter.
Should either of the above firms get
the entire contract the sub-contracts,
as far as possible, will be let in Richmond.
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Police Notes.

Charles Harris, negro, was before the
Police Court yesterday on The charge OF
creating a disturbance in electric car No.
3. He was fined $3.50 and costs.
Three vagrants, who trespassed on the
Richmond & Fredericksburg Railroad
Company's cars, were given marching
orders.
William Hays, a negro, charged with
being common thief and suspicious
character, was sent to Jail in default of
5000 security.
Jack McDonough was fined 81 for
standing his hack in place not desig-
mated by the Mayor
Edward Robinson was fined IS Tor
soliciting passengers at the Union Depot.
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A WORTHY COMPLIMENT.
Farewell Presentation to Lieutenant
Greene.

Last evening the Commercial House
was the scene Of an occasion which Will
long be remembered By the participants,
and particularly by Lieutenant ;. ID.
Greene, the electrician Of the Sprague
Electric Railway and Motor Company.
Mr. Greene leaves Richmond tonight for
New York, having completed his duties
here in equipping he Richmond Union
Passenger Railway In this achieve
ment the difficulties to be overcome were
almost superhuman. The citizens OF
Richmond at large know how successfully
all ubstacles-even the most tTying-have
been surmounted, and that today they
possess one of the best street railways in
the country, and the most successful
and largest electric road in the world.
To Mr.. Greene's ability, his indomitable
effort. his tireless energy, evenness OF dis
position, and consideration for the men
engaged in the work, are these facts
largely attributable, and ii was in recog-
milton of these qualities and as token
of the esteem in which they hold him,
that twenty motor men, the first EN-
ployed by the company, and whose loyalty
have been signalzed by the most efficient
service in trying times, mee as above to
do him honor
Al precisely o'clock they sat down to
banquet served by that Incompatible
host, William Smelling, and which was
contributed by Mr. &. A. Burt, the gen.
eral manager of the company, as mark
Of his appreciation To the men in ques-
ton. After the solids had been rend-
cred full justice, MIR Burt, on behalf Of
the men, arose, and in a speech compli-
mentary, happily humorous and peril
nent 10 the occasion, presented Mr.
Greene with gold badge, the exact fac
simi.ie of an electric car, beautifully en-
graved and appropriately inscribed. The
embarrassment of the recipient was no.
tably manifest in his response, his sur
prise being complete and perfect. His
remarks evidenced his sincere apprecia-
tion of the honor conferred, and he in
return paid glorious tribute 10 General
Manager Burt, without whose executive
management and aid he could have done
nothing; to Mr. W. H. Forbes. the
master mechanic, whose assistance has
gone far toward promoting the general
excellence of the system as At present,
developed, and to the men themselves for
their loyalty and adherence and
general efficiency. Speeches were
also made by Cashier John l.. Grubbs,
Mr. W IL Forbes. and Superintendent.
Davids Toasls were drank TO the Rich
mond Union Passenger Railway, and the
Sprague Electric Railway and Motor
Co, which were responded to by Mr..
Burt and Mr. Samuel Edwards respec.
lively. Pleasant interchange Of senti-
ment and good will was had, and after
singing A Jolly Good Fellow" the
company dispersed. Mr.. Green takes
with him the best wishes Of host OF
friends whom lie has made by his genial
manner and uniform courtesy, 10 which
We are pleased 10 add our own. Sue ess
TO him in all his undertakings.
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Sheriff Winston TO Make Test Case.

Sheriff Winston has decided to make a
test case of Judge Bonds injunction re-
straining him from levying in the cou-
pom cases, reported in Yesterdays TIMES.
He said yesterday that he would make
the levies, and if he was arrested and
iailed. would make a case before the
United States Supreme Court, under its
recent decision in the case of Attorney
General Ayers He takes the ground
that if he refuses 20 levy Judge Wexford
will put him in Jail, and if he leyies,
Judge Bond will Jail him. SO he will
probably 90 to jail under any cream
stances, and the bes, thing he can DO is to
fight i! out.
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Another Line To the Exposition.

Major Benjamin H. Nash presented a
petition TO the County Board OF Super
visors yesterday TO allow the Manchester
Railway and Improvement Company to
run an electric or horse street railway
out Leigh street from the corporate
limits of the city. to and into the Exposi-
ton grounds, crossing the tracks OF the
Richmond, Fredericksburg Il Potomac
railroad ia front of the grounds at the
intersection with the Hermitage road.
The Board considered the matter for
some time, and seemed fayorabiy i'm
pressed, but decided TO postpone final
action until next Saturday.
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A Lunatic Beaten for Being "Conjuror.

Warrants were issued yesterday at the
County Courthouse by Squire Vincent
for The arrest Of John Tate, white man,
and Joe Whiting, negro, on the charge
of assauting and beating negro woman
named Elizabeth Anderson. The OtIense
happened near Seven Pines about two
weeks ago. The cause given for the as
saut was that Elizabeth had "conjuged"
a white man. Since the beating occurred
Elizabeth has been adjudged "a lunatic,
and is now incarcerated in the county
iail. The trial of her assailants will take
place tomorrow morning at II o'clock at
the Courthouse before Squire Vincent.
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in the American Association the Gin
cinnati has still its lead, though il has
not improved it much; the Brooklyns
and the St. Louis men being dangerously
near
The Athletics gained the fourth place
from the Baltimores, and are in easy
reach Of better position.
Louisville and Cleveland are playing
losing ball hey rank sixth and seventh
respectfully. Kansas City brings up the
rear
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THF GRAyS' orr.
Escorted to the Depot by the Veteran A.
soCiatiOn.


sociation.
Yesterday the Richmond Grays Com.
many A. First Virginia Regiment, headed
by fardeHa's band, marched down Main
street 10 the depot to take the train Tor
Newport News, from there TO sail to
New York. They were escorted by the
Veteran Grays Association, aud carried
with them the beautiful State flag, which
was presented them Friday night by The
old Gravs full account of which
presentation was in yesterday morning 5
TMGs The following is
THE ROSTER or THE COMPANY
who left for the North Captain G. Gray
Bossieux. First Lieutenant Z. G. Garri-
son. Second Lieutenant }. ii. Gibbs,
First Sergeant j. f. GoOde, Sergeants
John T H0wie. +. ; Jeter, George ".
Sneed. C. 4. Crawford, Corporals j. NJ.
Andrews. 4 v Shelton, +. 5. Gibbs, w.
l.. Amory. Priya,es George w. Brooks,
l. T. Brown, Thomas Baptist, j. w.
Curt Dickerson, V. DOnati, W l.. Davis,
/. Davis, b. X Dudley, +. NJ. Epps,
A. Gipperich. f. J. Gibbs. W h. Ford,
= :. Holland, C. Ii. Hall. j. 6. Jennings,
+. e Kindevarier, Robert McKenns, 5.
C. Minor George Meyers. j McMullen,
NJ. T. Phillips, j. r. Phillips II. l.. Rus,
W. A. g. Rus, j. W. Ritter, Robertson,
Smiiher. Tills, II. j. Warthan, Charles
Verne. Walden, Wfenn, II. c. Whitock.
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Large Number of " Ifs.

In conversation yesterday Sheriff
Sou,hward said several things; among
them were:
do not intend 10 again accept the po-
si,ion of chairman of the Republican
party in Henrico county.
If Captain John J. Wise would run for
Congress this fall | would stump the dis
trict for him.
think Judge Edmund Waddill will be
the candidate for Congress of the Re
pubicans this fall
| could get the Congressional nomina-
ton myself, but do not think | could be
elected. If the Republican party wins
this fall am certain TO get first class
good paying Federal office IN Richmond.
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Remains of Confederate Heroes.

Captains Maxwell and Cunningham
and Comrade Kratke, committee from
Lee Camp, went to Drewry's Bluff yes
terday and brought back the remains Of
thirteen old COnfederates. In one of the
collins theie was found about bushel of
charcoal in addition to the bones. The
remains will be reinterred in Hollywood.
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Circuit Court.

In this court yesterday twenty
coupon suits were docketei, and will be
tried at this term.
One suit was instituted, that of J. e.
Goldsmith and wife against the Southern
Accident Insurance Company. Damages
placed at $1,000.
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Memorial Day

Wednesday next will be the Memorial
day for both the Gray and the Blue y
Its observance of the day by the Grand
Army Post Phil. Kearnv) here, the
Confederate Camp (R. E. Lee, the
volunteer military of our people gener'
allv is foreshadowed by the prepara tions
now being made.
Lee Camp publishes in another column
the order for its membership in connec-
tiOn Herewith.
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New YORK, May 26-There were
rumOrs to-day that Mr.. Jay Gould was
worse. He has been suffering from neu-
ralgia for few days, but bis son Eddie
says he Is better to-day.