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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Two Men Went Down with Her.

NASHVILLE, KY, Nov 6--The steamer
Fashion, plying between Pittsburg and Gin
cinnati, sunk in twenty feet of water near
Manchester Island. During a heavy wind
and rain storm, the pilot lost his bearings
and struck the Kentucky shore. Two deck
hands were drowned
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Earthquake In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 5.-The severest shock
of earthquake in West Tennessee since that
of 1911 was experienced in Union City be-
tween and 4 o'clock in the morning The
motion was from west to east, and the shock
was preceded by n terrific roaring. Nearly
the entire population was aroused.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Fell Four storIes a. : Fire.

CHICAGO, Nov 5-While at fire at No.
126 Franklin street Fireman Frank Scrihner,
of truck No. 6, fell through a skylight, four
stories TO the bottom of the building, sustain
ing probable fatal injuries S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Killed by an Express TRIM.

MOUNT VERNON, N ", Nov. 5-Patrick
Degnan, of No. 2OS West Sixty-first street,
New York, and another New Yorker whose
name is unknown, were killed by being
struck by New Haven express train near
here. Coroner Tice took charge of the
bodies and will hold an inquest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Another Political Libel sniff.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5.-Rev. Joseph s.
Hughes, the Prohibition nominee for COVER
nor, has filed $4,000 libel suit against The
indianapolis Journal for publishing a story
that he said that he would see the Republi-
cans rot in hell before he would vote the Re
r,1,hlican ticket
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
A woman sentenced for Ar.on.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5-Miss Mary ]. Nc
Bride has been sentenced to the penitentiary
for four years by Judge Montgomery. She
was convicted in June last of Arscn, in set
ting fire to her house on June 30, 1856. Her
supposed accomplish, Mcfarland, was sem
fenced to three years. Appeals were noted
in both cases
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
proppea Dead In the Parade.

New YORK, Nov. 5.-William J. Osborn,
IS years old, of No. 40 Sidney place, Brook
lyn, while marching up Fifth avenue in the
Republican parade, dropped dead at Twenty
fourth street. His body was sent to the
West Thirtieth street police station and his
friends notified.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Thieves i'm "A Church.

BELvIDRRE, N. j., Nov. 5.-The Catholic
church at Stanhope was entered by thieves a
night or two since. 1t was robbed OF oil the
sacred vessels, several hundred dollars worth
in ALL The residence of Hugh o. Allen was
entered the same night, and 300 worth OF
solid silverware was stolen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
Hundreds of Tons of Dollars.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Sup to date 800
tons of standard silver dollars, amounting in
value to $33, 000, 900, have been received from
the minis at New Orleans and Philadelphia
and stored in the new silver vaults in the
treasury department here. The vaults have
a capacity for $100000,000
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
sensation in Jersey CITY.

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 5--The Jersey City
police commissioners have practically sus-
pended Chief Murphy. They have taken
from him the control of the department and
put Commissioner Davis, president of the
board i'm charge.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
EsxssHR's GHt6s.
@A4RB. & 0. RAIlRO|
sCnEDuLr IN EFFpcr Die. 4. Isl
THE MoDKL Fast LINE EAST Ann NJ
DOUBLE Track JANSEY Corr,
Leave Camden station.

For ANNAPOLIS. 80. 900 A. NJ lsK
SOB p. NJ. On Sunday. eos q. m, ana IA n
For Way Stations between Rsiiimor.t
Washington, $40, 6.3o and eos a m, isIS
500 $50 and hoo p. m. On SUNDAY. ha
e.05 a. M, l.s5, .a.nA e,30-and II COP m.
Trains leave Washington for Rsltimorc
$50, $40. 7.30, $50, $50 a. m. ~ Ia . Ia
$50. 40, 40, h.a0, 5.55, 6l5, f.3 Sa. II IA 4
Sunday, $50 Z 30 s.Se $50 a. m. IN "a /
40 $50 SOS Gas s.SS 1l,SO p m.
From Annapolis, go S.S7 l9.Os n. II. "A
m. Sunday, at S.Sl a. m. and 40 y. m.
Baggage called for and checked NJ ~
and residences on orders left al Ticket ~
N. w, Cor. Calvert and baltimore Strcr,s.
No go :. broadway. new No. lac West h,
more Street and Camden station
w. Nj. CLEMENTS. CK. LORD,
MANAGER. Gen. Pass Al
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
reu Dead Before the Excursion.

NEWARK, N. j., Nov. 5-George Watts
of the Watts Campbell Manufacturing COM
pany, died suddenly here from apoplexy
while preparing to go on the annual excur-
sion of his employees
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
l.iopsd with His Servant Girl.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, n. Y, Nov s.
Percy Sootheran, a young clerk in the West
Shore freight Office here, has eloped with
Ida Smith. who was employed as domestic
in his family. Sootheran leaves behind q
wife and one child
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
stnl,hcd Him sIx rIme..

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov SD Thompson
and John Morton, two young colored men,
quarreled in a barrel house on Water street.
They finally came to blows, when Morton
drew knife and stabbed Thompson six
times, inilicting fatal wounds Morton was
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
aFr. Charles mclean Dead.

LONDON, Nov. a-Mr. Charles Mclean,
formerly vice consul for the United States
at Portsmouth, is dead
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
strange Fish I'm the Hudson.

RHINE3EcK, n. Y, Nov. 5-Fishermen Of
various points along the Central Hudson are
catching strange fish. They weigh a trife
over pound and have heads like bull dogs
In other respects they resemble the commoner
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05

TROY, N Y, Nov. 5.-The mother Of
Edward Murphy, Jr., chairman Of the Demo
cratic state committee, died here aged "a
years
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05
The Weather.

Warmer; fair; westerly. shifting to south
eriy winds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-05

Misses Pebble Spiinq Heel Button, ~
Misses Slrais htGoat SIing feel But, 20
Misses French Goat Spring Heel But. 81
Misses Kan CARGO Springfield Button, "a
Misses FrenchKid Spring Heel But, q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
By r. A. Catlin,
Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer.


A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF "a
"A BEAUTIFUL LOTS AND ABOUT 10 ACRES
OF LAND NEAR CnlMBORAZO PARK.-At the
request Of Mr William A. Price, administrator,
will sell az public auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 90, 1888,
ut 5% O'Clock. the LOT OP LAND lying on both
sides OF Clay street, commencing at Thirty
fourth street and extending eastwardly.
This property has been divided mp into lots BOX
$50 feet, and should attract all who are seeking
either home or en investment that will rapidly
grow in value. These lots are on an eminenco
that commands beautiful view: are adjacent
70 the prettiest park in the city; are but few
blocks from street railway. and are free from
any Objectionable surroundings
After the sale OF lots TEN ACRES in one bod y
will be offered. There arc two running streams
through this land. mos; Of which is covered by
wood. A lake for fish and boating can he made
at very little cost The proximity OF This land 10
the city. together with its picturesgueness,
should enlist the attention Of some enterprisng
man, who could soon build IL up as a resort du-
ring the summer months TO large proportions
For pic mic grounds it has no equal In the
vicinity OF Richmond, as IL can be reached with
out the large cost and great danger attending
the transportation Of largo numbers Of children
by railroads or steamboats,. Plat at Office.
TERMS: One fourth cash balance at Elk,
twelve, and eighteen months, with interest add
ed. E. a. CATLiN. Auctoneer.
iel4 No Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
DEAD BY THE ROAD.
A SUPPOSED oAsg or MURDER NEAR
NORFOLK.
The Name Of the Man vnkncwn-Hand
Blown OF While Firing
salute-Brisfs.
cone.pOnaoDce Of tho Ri.hmond Dlsps,c0.l

rcorrespondence OF tho Richmond Dlspstch.l
NORFOLK, June rs. 1883.
Thi. morning early the body OF a colored man.
supposed TO have been murdered, was found ia
a ditch on The roadside between Bowcr's hill and
Cettys station, m the county. The head OF the
man was thockingly crushed IN on one side and
the body was badly bruised In several places
Charles Howard, the oyereeer OF the poor, took
charge OF the body for burial after tho coroner
concluded the inquest Neither the namo OF the
man nor anything whatever about him could ba
sacertained. ana IL will probably never be known
whether he met bis death from accident or BY
foul play.
Trains are now running from Norfolk 70 Jsru-
salem on the Atlantic and Danvllle railroad.
Commodore d. d. Harmony, OF Washington.
r. at the yard examining and inspecting the
condition on tho equipment department.
one OF the gun crew OF the United States re-
celving.ship Franklin, named Jackson. had his
lett hand blown OF While nhng salute In honor
OF the visit OF Commodore Harmony.
Some Of the most noted lecturers OF tho conn
try have been procured Tor the fall series OF Ice
lures Of the Young Mems Christian Association.
The Misses Ross. Of Richmond. will arrive In
Norfolk tomorrow IS the guests OF Mrs Alfred
r. Thorn.
nation that considerable work has been assigned
% several Of his shops i'm medtately after July Isl
the beginning OF the new fiscal year
Tho builders OF the new fcrry-steamer CITY
OF Portsmouth have n3tined the Ferry Commit
tee that she boat will not be here for month yet.
owing 70 delay In the erection Of her boilers.
A largo quantity OF rolling stock arrived today
tor tho new street railway.
The delegates from the Norfolk Fire Depart
ment 10 the Roanoke Convention were all elected
last night Those from Portsmouth were elected
eOme timO ago. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
WALNUT-GROvE ESTATEm
FOR SALE.

The subscribers offer for sale one Of the best
and most desirable FARMS IN the Valley Of Nir-
ginis located about seven miles west OF the city OF
stanton, in the county Of Augusta, Va, and ono
/ mile south OF SwOOpes depot, OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, ON Back creek, a tributary Of
Middle river Of the Shenandoah, and formerly
known as the Jacob Baylor Farm 1t contains
ABOUT COZ ACRES
Of rich and highly improved LIMESTONE LAND,
! OF which about 70 acres are In native forest
OAK, walnut, hickory. &c about Is acres in small
! grain-sOwed IN grass about 100 acres IN tIno-
| thy meadow. and the remainder In heavy blue
| grass SOD.
The fields are abundantly supplied with run
/ ming water, and there are two neyer-failing
| springs at the upper end Of the place, the water
from one OF which is conveyed 10 the house
Also, TWO ORCHARDS OF FINE FRUITS IN
| PULL BEARING, consisting Of apples, peaches,
cherries, pears, grapes. &c.
II is conveniently diylsibe by the public road
into two farms. aud could be futher a. Undivided
TO good advantage.
The IMPROVEMENTS are first class, consist
ing Of LARGE AND COMMODIOUS BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, with all the usual out
buildings and appointments; ice-hOuse, ample
stabling for horses. aud one Of the best-arranged
cattle barns with W stalls in the state recently
completed. There is also a Comfortable
/ TENANTS HOUSE on auother part Of the place.
| The FENCING is paratiyely new and in good
condition, most OF II being plank. IL is easily ac-
cessbe by good roads and conveniently near 70
depot. church, mills. &c.
stanton IS knOWn far and wide as an educa-
tOnal centre for both sexes. aud the public insti
tuiions make n steady home market for al pro
duce the year round. This is most attractive
homo, Ia q neighborhOOd OF thrifty farmers.
kindly and hosptablc, mostly Of ScOth- irish
and German stOcs, and there Is no more health
full or delightful climate on the continent
The farm Is undulatng. with number Of
building sites, commanding panoramic views Of
mountain ana valley, unsurpassed In beauty.
The laud, naturally Of the best. has been IN the
hands OF good farmers for generations back. aud
Is consequently In a high state OF Improvement,
producing an abundance OF ali kinds OF grain
well as the various grasses for hay and pastu-
rage.
Unless sooner disposed Of privately. the pro-
perty will be- soid deserving the gram crop Al
public auction, on the premises, at the residence
OF the late George W. SWoJpe,
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1888
TERMS: Unless otherwise agreed, ono fourth
cash. and the balance in three annual payments,
bearing Interest on bonds, with personal Sc
curity and the title retained or trust deed taken
Immediately after the sale Of land We will sell
about 200 bushels OF WHEAT, rWO-HORSE
WAGON, PLOWS, HAkROWS, FARMlNG IM-
PLEMENTS. &c, and also a lot Of HOUSEHOLD
ana KITCHEN FURNITURE, and ! COOKING
STOVE. Address
MRS MARGARET j. SWOOPE,
SOLOMON l.. VAN METER,
L. :. VAN METER,
Lexington, KY;
or, THOMAS D. RANSOM. Attorney,
or. WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
!e7-Th2t&w1t staunton, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14

Ham pden-Sfdney mencement.
re-,

HAMPpEN- SIDNEY. Va. June 70, 1888
The haccalRureAte sermon. preached on last
Sunday morning by The president OF the college,
Dr. Mcllwaine, was the beginning of the series
Of commencement exercises now being held
here. The sefmon, based on the 18th verse OF
the 4th Psalm. was a most excellent discourse,
and was attontvoly listened 20 by a large audi
ence, consisting ia a large measure Of visitors
from al parts OF this State and from other States.
The annual celebration o. the Union Literary
kccety took place hero tonight
The friedman DISCLAIMERS Medal was deliver
eli % Mr.. ". N, Nenabe. OF Virginia, through the
presiding of1cer: the Junior Orators medal 70
Nr. ". D. Hooper. Of Alabama, through Mr.. r.
G.. Hartman. ol Virginia, and the Senior Orators
MEDAL 20 Mr.. &. NJ. Engle, Of West Virginia,
through Mr.. ". r. Walker of Virginia
The junior orators were Me-srS. j. T. NcAllis-
ter, Of Virginia, subject" Reforms and Re-
formers" aud Frank Dawson, Of Virginia, sub
Jet The PATTI Of Greatness Senior Orator
Mr.. j. T. Muncaster. Of Maryland, subject" The
Steady Pursuit Of a Noble Ideal"
MIR. McAllsters GRAFTON was deseryedly COM
mented ON as being of unusual merit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
V0RK-RIyER LINE vA WLoI
Il POINn.
DAILY ExcGPr SUNDAY


Ths fAvor.te route n BairmOro The steames
or thls line are mOiels u beauty elegan,s, a. !
comfort Leave Richmond '3's1 aad Z. y
arrive a. baiumore 80 A. ~; lesss bs.a'
more az 4. NJ arrive as kichm0Ri ~ 49,
lO:l0 A, n.
Fare Richmond 10 Balsimors ElrstclAss, y
secone ella : 81. "a
aho York. River line affords superior sdVan-
tages 20 business men Ia enabling them .
leave Richmond near no close % tn5 DAY
Transactions ani arrive at Baltimore early mex,
morning after having enjoyed cshghw4 "
nieht's rest free from mo dass aud noise u sAa'
WEST POINT ACCOMMODATION
leave Richmond gfwenty-tnird
Street depon ....................-. n "
Arrive Richmond (fweasy-shiri =,
street. depot. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. N'te -
DAILY. fDaily except sunday.
Depot aud ticket-ofice; Root virginia stree
up-lcua eliies' Corner renn and Main s,roes>
JAS. L. TAYLOR.
General Passenger AgeaS
J. =. POTrS
Division Passenger Agosb
klchnond Va
sol. HAAS. Traf1o Manager.
sgxroS RANDOLPH. 0esszai MANAGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
ACCESSIBLE BY BOTH sTREET-cAR LINES
We will soli at public auction. on

We viii soil at public auction, on
THURSDAY, THE gisT DAY OF JUNE. 1883,
at O'Clock p NJ. the above EXCEEDINGLY
DESIRABLE PROPERTY. being DETACHED
CORNER BRICK RESIDENCE, lately erected
with much taste and care. aud located In front
OF the triangular PARK between Grove and PARK
avenues. which renders the location exceedingly
desirable and valuable.
The dwelling In three stories aud OF stock brick,
with neat and tasty granite trimmings. IL con-
tains ten rooms. besides closets, &C. and has
every modern convenience. with gas, water, and
culyert come 'tons.
The lot. on which there Ia a brick stable, fronts
40 feet on Grove avenue, with depth OF $50 feet
20 an alley.
I his sale affords n rare opportunity 70 secure
one Of the most desirable houses in the West
End and is only sold because 1t is too large for
the present owner.
The premises can be examined any day bo-
tween the hours Of 3 and O'Clock. and only by
written permits obtaired Of the auctioneers.
TERMS: one fourth cash: balance In six,
twelve, and eighteen months, interest added,
and secured by y uust-deed.
j. THOMPSON BROWN & CO..
10 "a Auctioueers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
LornI-Option tlection In Page.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
LURAY, VA. juno l2.-An election under the
local-option law was held today In Luray ma
gisterial district upon me question OF license or
no license for the sale Of ardent spirits in the
district, II resulting IN majority for the license
ticket. A very small vote was pollo1. the dry"
men In LurEy not voting. The latter hold that
the election in the district could not a1ect the
provision of the town charter giving the Council
Of LurAy control over the granting Of licenses in
luray
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
BY II. seldom Taylor,
Real Estate Agent and Aucuoneer.
ONCE Eleventh and Bank streets.
UCTION SALE OF TWO PRETTl

A UCTION SALE OF TWO PRETTY
IA BUILDING LOTS on THE SOUTH SIDE
OF CLAY STREET. COMMENCING 81 FEET
EAST OF KINNEY STREET. On
SAT UkDAY. JUNE 10, 1898,
will proceed to ssli by pubic auction. upon n .
premises nj 8 o'clock p. NJ, those TWO NICE
VACANT LOTS as above located. They fro o y
feet each, with depth Of i55 feet 20 a 20-f0Ot
alley.
Property in this locality Il still enhancing IN
value. and II you want 10 make a profitable ill.,
yestment don't lose This chance
TERMS: Liberal Ii. SELDOM TAYLOR.
iei3 Auciioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
The seminary az west Point.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WEST POINT, VA. June ID. 1855
The closing exercises OF the Virginia Female
Seminary occurred at the Masonic Hall last night
large and apprecative audience was present.
Tho programme consisted Of vocal aud instru-
mental music, Rotations calisihenic drill and
delivery Of medals. TIE participants acquitted
themselves with much credit end Wost Point
may Justly feel proud Of this her frst
commencement Miss Angie Ballou, Of Ken
lucky, received the medal for excellence in
music: Miss Edna Philips 81 West Point, for
improvement IN The studies; and Miss Annie
Edwards, Of King William Courthouse. for
scholarship. The teachers and scholars leave
for their respective homes tomorrow.
Alpha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
Lynehburg and vicinity.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispaicl

LYSCnBUEG. Va, June -. 1883.
4 terrific hail passed over Liberty and
vicinity on Sunday evening, doing considerable
damage TO growing crops and timber Near
Dickinson Mills. Ia Bedford county, the hail
storm played wild destruction with au Immense
lot of valuable timber.
The weather has been very cool since Sunday,
and thick clothing has become the fashion sgain
The Virginia Iron and Nall Works, above tnis
city, has just blown IN another new furnace. The
company Is In a very prosperous condition.
b
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
4 TLANTlC COAST LlSE.

WILLIAMS O.. WICKHAa. Receive. D...
aud ONO raiiWaE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
BY X. B. Cha1in & Co.
heal Estate Auct.onoers,
No. l north Tenth street.
EIRST-CLASS INVESTMENTS.
wEST-MAIN.sTREET LOTS AND DWELLING
AT AUCTION.

We will sell by public auction, on the pre-
misses, on
TUESDAY, JUSE 10. 1885,
at 81 O'Clock +. NJ, FIVE BEAUTIFUL LOTS
on the south sido Of Main street between Plum
and LomDardy streets.
This property Is In the immediate vicinity Of
Lombardy school, and on the Street-car Line.
Several new buildings have been Just erected
on this square and others are now going up. For
stores or dwellings the location Is unsurpassed,
and parties wanting homes or investments
where good rents can at once be obtained. and
where property is steadily and rapidly ad-
yancing, will be suited here.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ABOVE
we will sell n NEAT TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING, with seven rooms aud modern i'm
prove nents. on the same square.
Don't fail 10 come ard secure bargain.
Terms: Liberal, and announced at sale.
Il. B. CHAFFlN & CO.,
80 IL AUctiOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
LII AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

Correspondingly quick time 70 other points
Through bills Of lAding issued at low rates.
c. A. TAYLOR
mol General Freight Agen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-14
ROANOKE COLLEGE.
commencement Exercises-The era
duntes.

tCorrespondence CT tho Richmond Dispatch.l
SALEM. VA, June IL. 1888.
The commencement exercises Of Roanoke Col
lege took place to-day. The graduates delivered
addresses. a. follows.
Ernest shnier Dreher, Selwood, S. C. third
honor, Latin Salutatory.
David wallace Robinson, Lincolnton. n. c.,
Second honOr)-suOiect, Natures Cn"riuen
Page
William Joseph Maloy. Mcdowell, Va--sub-
iert Tho Jury system"
Joseph Lafayette Murphy, Bristol. Tenn
subject. "rho Third Party
George Crelghead Ca0en Jr.. Danvilie, va
subject "Tho Worlds Compromises"
Charles Whittelsey Greenwood, New Orleans,
Ia subject The LizabetnAn Era
James Franklin Bolen, Culpeper, Na.-sublecI
"Ihc Emperor william
Robert Loo Leatherman, Lewistown, Md.-suo-
ject The Ideal statesman"
Thomas Arthur Frey. Loyetiesviue, NA-suo-
jcct The ONCE Of Fiction"
Willsm Sebastian saunders, Tampico, Mex,
SPANISH GRAFTON. Tho lncas.'
samuel Jordan Csbel. Ce1arville, Va Cnrst
honor. Philosophical Grafton, " ldealism."
Edgar Bowers. Gorardstown, w. Va. thrst
honor. Naleiictory.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
President Drehor then conferred the degree
~ 4. g. on the members Of the graduating class.
and that Of A NJ on tho following members Of
the class Of 1888: Rev. william Brown, China
Grove. " c.: Rev. Benjamin ". Cronk, Gibson
vile, sc: Rey. Charles Is. King, Salisbury. y.
g.: Rev. William II. Mckinney, Hoiubbee,
Indian Territory; Dr. Fenton NJ. Nichols, Lou
doun county, Va: Rev Perry X. NugeDL Mar
unsyllle, Va: Rev John W. Smith, Bruceton
Mills, ". Va; Adolph II. Snyder, Woodstock,
Va.
PROFESSORS ELECTED
TWAS announced that Mr.. Wythe T. Morchead.
81 The class Of 1884, instructor In languages for
three years. had been elected assistant professor
Of modern languages Including English. aud
given leave Of absence 10 study In Germany
Mr. william A. smith, of the class Of 1894. who
was instructor In mathematics and natural
sciences for Two years, and who Is now 1T the
University OF Goottingen, has been e'ted assist
ant professor Of natural sciences, with leave 10
continue bis studies abroad.