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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

About o'clock yesterday morning as
Ms James T. Gentry was walking
down South Pine street he was stricken
with apOplexy and was taken in the
house. no. ll6 South Zine street Dr.
T.. b. Davis was summoned and be
rendered an lhe assistance in his power.
Mr. Gentry continued 10 grow worse un-
I'll o'clock when he died The am
bulance was called ana the lody was
taken TO the late home of the deceased
on the corner Of Madison and Broad
treels. Mr. Gentry was hfty years Of
age aud was q plasterer by trade.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

THE whirl and rush Of Spring bust
ness has set in.--Thc procession is
on the move.
What's going to be worn this season >
We've got FIVE floors just piled, packed
full.-ihat are groaning under the
weight Of the necessities aud Injuries
in Men's.-Boys -a and Childrens
Outfitings That's the, answer
Come in and see for yourselyes.--Cir-
culAie around among our different de-
par,ments.-Ask quesiions-You'll
find our assistants intelligent, com
petent-and anxious to impart to you
all the information you Gesire.-~Dont
think you've got TO buy--There's no
obligation to purchase entailed in your
visit.
Look through the ground hoor--see
the novelties .- Depariments--to be
snre.-with us-but stocked and
managed as separate institutions --
Upsiars--The second noor--A boys
and children's worlds display.---The
very sunrise Of fashion-noyelties
glittering in every nook and corner.
Reflect on what you see--When you
are ready to purchase bear US in mind.
Why.
For four good reasons-undisputeo
ones
The largest stock.
The greatest variety.
The best qualities
The lowest price,
The four spokes in our business wheel
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Fannie Fox aud Clinton Fox, her hus-
band. were before the Police Court yes
ierday on the charge of causing the
death Of Bessie Murphy. The Com
monwealth was not ready, and Fannie
went to Jail along with her husband, Ia
remain until Tuesday, May 9th
Unity James lcoloredl preserved his
unity by drinking too much whisky, and
in consequence getting drunk aud be-
having unsecmly on the public stieets.
lie was fined 3 30 and costs
William Smith icoloredl after getting
drunk in Onesty's bar-room became dis
orderly The latter feature cost him
- 80 and cost.
Richard ". White tcoloredl was fined
3. 30 and cost for assaulting snd throw
ing wafer on the child of Virginia Jack
son.
George W Forstman was fined $40
and cost for fast driving
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

LoNDoN. April 3O-The Parnell com
mission resumed its sessions O.day after
the Easter recess
Mr. Parnell wss put in the witness
box. lie gave his testimony in clear,
deliberate manner. lie stated that be-
did not know that Delaney, who testified
for The Times. was connected With any
plan for obtaining amnesty for any of his
associates The witness stated he bad
never heard of any attempt ON Judge
Iawson's life. lie said That Dee never
was a member of any secret society
Mr. rarnel testified luuherthat be did
not know tin 1877 that Mir Biggar. Ma
tionalist member of Parliament for West
Cayan. was q Fenian iie then asked
him 10 resign from the organization,
but Mr. Biggar refused.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
IN. nnlloooi.t Drop. and WIN Die

. BONNEVILLE. IND, April go large
crowd gathered here yesterday 90 VII.
ness 2 balloon ascension hy Harry -tfcit
His balloon pscendcd finally Suddenly
however, the spectators were hofrlIei
by the bursting OF the balloon in mid AIR.
The aeronaut was then about 300 feet
from the ground. lie fell with irighiiui
rapidity Strange to say he was not in
stanilv killed. bat many OF the bones
were broken. and he will certainly die.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Concert last slight at the = Vi. {. a.
Hall

The concert for the benefit of Monu.
mental Church. under the management
Of Mrs. Dr. +. r. Robinson, was great
success, ariislically and financially.
The vocal soloisis. Misses Rogers,
English, of Washington, ID. c., Blanken-
ship, Pad0t and Pace acquitted them
selves with the grace and perfection Of
professional artists Miss Rogers rem
ditiOn of MaTguerite's Three Bou-
quets, by Braza. with violin obligato by
Mr. Stein, was exquisite, and TO hearty
encore she was forced to respond in "a
charming ballad.
All numbers on the programme were
deseFyedly applauded, and better re-
pertory could MOI have been selected.
Mr. Charles III. Read, Jr, sang with
excellent method and cultivation Ruben
STEMS Longing" and the Instrumental
ists. Misses Williams, Guillaumme,
Minor ana SHELTON and Mr.. Stein, con
tributed most satisfactorily TO make Ms
RobinsOn's concert one Of the most cred
liable musical events ever presented by
our home talent.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Yet rday morning Mr. Lee Dyson, a
brakeman Oh the Richmond and Ale
shany Railroad. caught his foot in "a
frog az the railroad yards, and before he
could extricate himself an engine came
along and ran over his leg, inflictiug a
serious injury. Dr. Hugh NJ. Taylor.
the physician of the road, was summon
ed. The wounded man was taken TO the
Retreat for the Sick, where The physi-
clan, after examining the wound, deem
cd 10 necessary 10 ampuiate the leg al
the thigh The operation was perform
el Yesterday evening The wounded
man il cOnyalcscing.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

At the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Hall tomorrow night at s.lj
o'clock General T. d. Fry will relate
some Personal "reminiscences OF the
Mexican War This Is a romantic cpl
-ode of that war, and as so little Of this
great conflict is known. and Gen
eral Fry being an old veteran OF
this war his address will be of a
peculiarly interesting, a we'll As an in
structiye nature. The members of the
association can secure reserved seats
free Of cost by applying Immediately at
the building
Those wishing TO obtain seats should
90 early
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

prisoners Of the city Jail who escaped
Monday night, April 22. City Sergeant
Garter had his eyes open. He was
hard at work, assisted BY bis deputies,
and he learned Monday night where
King was. The two men left the jail al
ten minutes TO o'clock and returned at
ten minutes past o'clock with their pris-
oner. King was f0uni on tie street
near a bar room on the western side OF
Seventeenth street. lie had been IN the
bsr-room. but came out TO cool himself.
Indian Bin j. still absent from Jail, but
has been seen in the city.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Yesterday as the great crowds were
passing through the Capitol Square
their eyes were directed TO a lovely
wreath made Of Gala lilies and beauti-
ful evergreens placed around the head
OF the monument Of the Father OF his
Country.
This patriotic work was done by the
hands of ladies', Misses Ellen Lee and
Bessie Pace having prepared the wreath
f0s the occasion. that they might also
do honor to the great Nirginian's mem
OIy, who was deseryedly attracting the
attention of the world.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
Washington Races.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 3O.-Firsl
race, three-quarters of mile-SalyinI
first, Bigoneile second, Pocatella third
Time III.
Second race. handicap sweepsteaks
one mile-Boaz first, Bess second, Lelo-
COS third. Time las.
Third race. youthful steaks for TWO
year olds, half mile-Bayarian first, In
sight second, Tennesseean third. Time
jOf
Fourth race, selling, ihree-q quarters of
mile-Pairole first, Bocaccio second,
Letretia third Time It's
Fifth race, Senate steeple chase. full
course-Hercules first, Elphin second,
No third. Time not taken.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
A brakeman ON the Virginia Midland Road
Killed.

LyNcHnrno. Va, April 80 II
Tanner young white man,employef -
brakeman IN the yard of the Virginia
Midland Railroad Company, tcll between
the ears this morning while engaged in
coupling. and was cut in TWO about the
middle of the hody lIi. brother was
killed i'm similar accident last year
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Yesterday morning about II O'Clock
the ambulance was called 10 Twenty
fifth and Cary streets. - a white man
who had fallen in boat and hurt his
back. The man was properly cared for.
AT $3.50 T. NJ. the ambulance was called
to attend a colored man at the Tredegar
Iron Works who had gotten overheated
and had cooled of too quickly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
HenricO Property.

Among the deeds recorded Yesterday
at lienrico county courthouse, were the
following.
Thomas NJ Rutherford, executor &c,
to Willard B. Clary the lot on Twenty
seventh street, between q and r streets,
fronting 3,t feet and rnnning back 40
feet Price paid, $500.
W b. Clary TO Martha A. Wright, the
lot above described. Price paid, S3j62j
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
A Fatal fight over Handkerchief
IAH..t.l a.. ~. fTf.s1l !

WooDsTocE, Va. April 3O.-Edward
lIiggs and Alexander Kite qrarreled at
o bark peeling near Newmarket in this
county, yesterday over the ownership of
pocket handkerchief. Higgs became
enraged and struck Kite with club,
from the effects OF which he died last
night. Higgs was arrested. b.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Roland Reed will appear az the The
atre FRIDAY, Saturday and saturday mat
inee, MAY and I, in The Woman
Halter, and for Saturday night he will
give bis great part OF Check for the
asst time sale Of seats will commence
Thursday. Nav ,.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
BARNlM DEAD.
~ senator william ~. Barnum Gathered
10 HIS Fathers Yesterday.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, April 30 Hon.
William H. Barnum, chairman of the
National Democratic Committee, died az
Limerick 40 g.lj this morning.
Mr.. Rarnum had been confined 10 his
bed but two or three days. and for the
past twenty-four hours his death has
been momentarily expected. Tie was
out for the last time on Friday last,
when ne sat on the piazza for an hour.
Saturday he was taken with p bad
spell, and it was apparent from ihe hrsi
that he could not recover lie had been
very feeble ever since his sickness
during the Presidential campaign.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

The Committee on Electric Light met
Yesterday afternoon and ordered the
payment of the Schuyler electric LIGHT
bin for the month Of April, amounting
TO S1,59l72 with si2S deduction for
1iUbf4 ont
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

New York. April Police lnspec-
tor Peter Conlin fell from his horse dur,
ing the parade this morning at Fifth
avenue and Thirtieth street. badly in
turing his leg Ills face was also badly
bruised He was removed t0 The New
York Hospital
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

On next Friday We Olde FOXES COR
cert will be given, under the auspices OF
st. Andrews Guild. in the lecture room
of that church. This will be the fifth
appearance Of We olde folkes under the
leadership of Mrs b. A. Clements
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

LET This afternoon be- orc of r.eIYf.
and profit lou need re.i from f0Hr
city life. Join ourpariy Do 1.Hl ~
corner Tenth and bank Streets a.i
with MS ON Two decorated -umm 0..
tric ears, right to our Dots. NcnII ....
"a band OFF music with u- anal ..
lunch served ON che grounds Pleasant
and profitable time assured INr .|
Il. H. tuAFFfN a. CO.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

One of the Escaped Prisoners Captured.
During the small hours of yesterday
morning City Sergeant Rocert \. Carter
and Waterman Driscoll captured Scott
King, alias Thomas Walker, one Of the
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

We will take our friends up along the
line to our sale.
Recolect we leave promptly at $3.50 7.
NJ. from corner Tenth and Bank streets.
X. 2. CaAFFIS 4 Co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
"FrnhlinGsfcst %

AT the Dolls Prize Party, to he given
Wednesday, May lst. prizes will be
given for the oldest doll lheirlooml,
largest doll, preltiest doll, ugliest, and
the smallest doll Children wishing TO
compete for these prizes will send their
dolls to the armory before II o'clock that
day, where they will receive the best Of
care. Festival AT o'clock
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

REAL ESTATE in Richmond is lower
to-day than any city in the United
Staten We, who travel, know this 10 be
fact. X. Is. CHAFFIS i Co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

No. p. BRASCa FRgO. Il. 5oOr
THOMAS BRANCH & co, BANB
i hrs , Nd COMMISSiON MERCHANTS
BONDS aTOChS, and SECURITIES
BOUGHT AND SOLD Ia this and al the
Northern markets
We have private telegraph wire from our
osSoe 10 ali the Northern exchanges, and car
execute orders for ACTIVE STOCKS within
few minutes OF their receipt AZ our Office.
We get quotations cvcry QuM~er of an nOcf
which are open Tor the insp~ ttion OF ou
customers.
|. Karlest information GU the subject Of Rail
road and Corporation Securities and STATE
destf rpONAS BRANCH h co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

Mr. JEaE Hollis. Macon Ga, says.
For twenty-one years ! have been ai-
iicted with severe headaches caused by
pressure of blood on the optic nerve,
and could not get relief from anything
until tried Biadycioine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

That hacking cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee
OWENS x MINOR DRUG Co
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
A. SIMON, Agent,

PRACTICAL MERCHANT TAILOR,
Ninth SrREsY. Under the st. Clair Hotel
Having opened a Inst class TAiLOhiN"
ESTABLISHMENT. with fun lines Of im-
ported CLOTHS. CAssINREs. wORSrEDs
CHEyOlrS. SERGE. VISITING, &C. So
lclt the patronage OF the public.
My long experience ant success IN the eat
ting aud making OF Ocntlencn spiaiti -n"s
b.st dressed class ~ sur people, AMI appc"A
''''"'' A. SIMON,
mfs-eoj Ns'l''
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
Children Try TOR Pitchers Castoria

Vhen Baby was sick. We gave her Castorra-
When she became Miss. She chung "a Castora.
When she had Children, she gave them Ca.'fortA
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
EAST HANOVER PRESBYTERY.
It, Services in Norfolk and the Programme
of Exercises.

N0RrOLK, April 3O.-The East Han
over Presbytery commences lis semi
annual session "a the Second Preshy-
terrain Church in Norfolk this evening.
The opening sermon will be preached by
the Rev Robert Z. Kerr ID d., of Rich
mond. The presbyiery will then De
called 10 order by the moderator, the
Rev. ". $. Lacy, of Norfolk, and after
prayer the roll will be made up and an
effected for the meeting.
The Rev. VIM. A. Campbell, ID. ID, is the
stated clerk and permanent officer of
the Presbyiery.
Rev. Dr. HOge, of Richmond will
preach Wednesday evening at Y O'Clock,
and on Thursday evening the Rev Dr
Edward Lane. Missionary 10 Brazil will
deliver an address The session OF the
prestytery will be opened to the public,
and will probably continue three days
The East Hanover Presbytery com
prses all the churches i'm that part OF
Virginia east of line running from the
North Carolina line to the Potomac
river along the western boundary lines
Of Brunswick, Noitoway. Amelia, rowha-
tan, GOOchlapd, Hanover, SpOttsylyania,
and King George counties. II embraces
i'm all thirty-nine counties A large mum
her of the delegates have already ar
rived in thc city. and are GUESTS al The
residences of Norfolk presbyterians
Or. liOge is stopping al the residence OF
Mr. " ID. REYNOLDS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01

NORFOLK. Va, April 3O-At Che ses-
sion of The East Hanover Presbyiery, to-
night. Rev. A. r. lolderby, of Ashland
Church, was elected moderator for this
meeting, and Messrs. James Lyons, OF
Richmond, and Rev. H. Calvin Stewart,
clerks The organization of Westmin-
.ter Church, near Richmond, and a
church al West Point were reported
and. after fixing the time OF meeting from
10 o'clock until 23O daily. the Presby-
terry adjourned until tomorrow.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
The Procession
Has Started.

THE whirl and rush Of Spring bust
/ ness has set in.--Thc procession IS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
OLD DOMINION
Iron and Nail " 0rkS,
HiCBMOND. "a.
MRS. JOE PERSONS REMEDY

For sale rs all dealers. Write co.. ,ai
ampIe- and prices
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-01
THE COLLECT FOR THE DAT

Almighty God, who hast in all ages
showed forth Thy power and Thy mercy
in the preservation OF Thy Church, and
in the protection Of al who put their
sure trust in Thee; grant that The people
OF this land. which Thou hast so blessed,
may show forth their thanks and praise
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-07
CITY BRBVITIES.

Indignant Julia" is reminded that names
must accompany communications to insure
their insertion, as an evidence of good
faith.
In consequence of the destruction of the
arsenal by fire the Savannah Volunteer
Guards battalion will assemble at the Chat
ham Artillery hall at $50 O'Clock this after
noon, uniformed, armed and equipped, to
pay the last tribute of respect to Private
James Perry of Company c.
The operetta, "a Night in FARMLAND. ~
will be given under the auspices OF the
st. Johns Rectory Society at the theater
May 3. The operetta will be sung by
children. The rehearsals are being care
fully conducted, aud the entertainment i,
likely to be one OF the most attractive that
has recently been seen in Savannah. IL
certainly will be most novel entertain
ment.
The Columbus Gal Investment Com
pany has been organized with capital stock
Of 3 900 shares, and has adopted the con-
stitution and bylaws Of the Chatham Real
Estate and Improvement Company, as its
plan Of operation. Mr. M. J. Solomo ns.
George j. Baldwin and Col William Gar
rard Of this city are interested in the com
pany. The company was organized after
a conference with Mr.. Solom0ns, secretary
and treasurer OF the Chatham Company
who went to Columbus at the req nest OF
parties there aud explained its workings
All Of the stock in the company has been
taken and the amount is TO De increased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-07
TYBEE ISLAND.
The Ocean House Undergoing Thor
ouRh Kepairs-A Talk With Mr..
Charles Graham, the Proprietor

The Ocean House Undergoing Thor
ouRh Repairs-A Talk With M.
Charles Graham. the Proprietor
when will you be ready to receive
guestsl" asked NEWS reporter yesterday
OF Mr. Charley Graham, the proprietor of
the Ocean house at Tybee.
"Well, that depends somewhat on cir
cumstances. l can accommodate now all
eKcursionists or picnics, but it win be about
the first OF May before | will be regularly
opened tor the public
do you anticipate busy season?' was
asked.
"Oh, yes; the outlook is most fiattering,
and l am making my preparations accord
ingly. | have gone to some considerable
expense in fitting up tho hotel, and have
sent north for my cooks,
you propose, then, to give the public
good fare"
Eyes, the best the market affords. feel
justified in going to this heavy expense, as
have already received several letters ask
ing for accommodations. My aim is to
please our home people"
do you give families special rates."
"Yes, l intend to make this feature
the accommodation of familes-and shall
also look after excursions and picnics
Tybee island has long been summer
resort aud offers many attractions, and
visitors can be assured OF getting the best
OF fare and the closest attention at the
Ocean house. Mr. Graham is caterer of
no mean pretenslons, and intends to give
satisfaction to all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-07
GEORGE AND MARTHA.
HABITS OF WASHINGTON AND
HIS WIFE

An Interesting Interview with Mrs.
Martha j. Lamb. the Historian of
New York City, on the Personality of
George and Martha Washington-Ee
Was Not lllterate, and Mrs. Wash
ington Was the Leader of Society
and Fond of Dress.
Copyright 1897
NEW YORK, April 6-George Washing
ton could not tell lie but it is safe to say
that good many have been told about him.
Mrs. Martha j Lamb, the historian of
New York, is an authority ON the life and
character of Washington and his contem-
poraries. Probably no person in the coun-
try has rendered mere assistance to the
centennial committee in their preparations
for the forthcoming celebration than she.
Mrs. Lamb has studied the historic George
and Martha, not t5e ideahsad man and
woman, but the people of fl sd and blood :;
the man who liked his bitters in the morn
ing aad the woman who mended and darned
and kept close eye on her children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-07

special culture, she WIS observant and fit-
cal, easy and self-possessed She ever
expressed her opinions upon public Quhtions
nor permitted political discussion TN her
presence. She was stHtuesQue and dgniied,
but does not seem TO have had any particu-
lar vlvacty or humor. She wss philau-
throElc IN her character, AWAY courteous,
and convorssd we'll She was evidently fond
OF dress III her younger days, and while she
lived m New York and Philadelphia as the
wife of the President she night be said to
have been the leader Of socie'y. Among
other society leaders in View York at the
time she resided here wyro Mrs. Jay, Mrs.
Knox, Mrs. Hamilton. aud Mrs. Langdon,
also Lady Kirby Durs and several others
For some weeks patt there has been Wig
oreus hunt IN progEss for direct descend
ants of these s5cisay leaders. They are to
be made useful r, inaugurating the grand
ball at the Metropolitan opera house on the
evening of the 18th This ball will begin at
1880 o'clock p. m, with a great Virginia
reel 90 be dagod by thirty-two couples. All
sorts OF inftvoace is being brought to bsar
upon Pres.f9lt Harrison to induce him to
lead the resi- WITH Mrs Morton for a part
per. If he consents Mr.. Morton and Mrs
HarrlsoF will constitute the next couple.
Then viii come ex-Presidents Cleveland and
Hay@ with partners yet to be choOsen Gov.
HI And Mrs. Hayes and Mayor Grant and
MIS-. Cleveland. The direct descendants
wiz he drawn from to make up the remain
ing tliirty-two couples. Ward McAlliser
PAS been and still is conducting tho sea- oh,
an he has had hard time Of it, Not that
our forefathers ~ ere ohidless, or that their
children have left nobody to bear their
names or preserve their blood but that not
all Of The direct descendants are eligible TO
association with The 400. l. would he so
eJsy t. PICK out scores of ladies whose stand
ing in society seems to guarantee long line
of blooded ancestry, but-wheu the records
are consulted il appears that their aristoc-
racy is of ono generation only, or that
they were noboiies until they married their
present husband! Poor Mac he has actually
immersed himself IN history, his brain fairly
buzzes vita marriage certificates and the
birth pages Of family Bibles, and still there
are gaps in the double file of people who are
to da ce to the centennial reel Among
those that ne has selected are Miss Schuyler,
a descendpIt of the Mrs. Lauedon above
mentioned Mrs. Frederic J. de Peyster,
Mrs. Elbridge Gerry and Mrs. John Jay.