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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
THE YORKTOWN MONUMENT.
A Party From Washington Inspect the
Work.

YORKTOWN. Va, June l7.-rhe annual
exercises commemorative Of the 10th anni-
versary Of the surrender Of Cornwalls at
Yorktown, took place on the battle field
to-day, although the surrender took
place in October, I1sl, the principal
event being the inspection OF the mon
umept erected by the government at
a cost Of $4,000. "A congressional party
from Washington numbering nearly ~ per-
sons in which the Massachusetts delegation
were largely represented. as it was chiefly
through their efforts that Congress made q Q
appropriation for the monument, accepted
the invitation Of Colonel J. T.. Peyton, of
Philadelphia, president OF the Yorktown So
ciety >of that city. and left WASH
ingtoIf Monday afternoon. on spe-
cial train for Baltimore, where the
party boarded the steamer Charlotte for
West Point, Virginia, arriving there
early this morning. West Point IL about
thirty miles beyond Yorktown, and 1t was in
tended to return to Yorktown on the United
States steamship Dispatch, which was
awaiting the party. but a telegram was re-
ceived by Lieutenant Cowles stating that a
party from Richmond would join them. and
1t was decided to proceed on the Charlotte,
which arrived at the battle-ground at noon.
NO FORMAL ExERCIsEs.
There were no formal exercises, the visi-
TORS simply inspecting the monument and
visiting the various points of interest on
the ground where the surrender OF Corn
wallis proclaimed free country.
THE MONUMENT.
The monument is built Of New England
granite, standing ninety-eight feet in height,
and is a marvel Of symmetry and architec-
tural beauty. just above its bases there are
engraved the figures of thirteen maidens,
all of different features and de-
sign. representing the thirteen original
States. At the apex, the Goddess of Liberty
stands with 0utstretched hands. proclaim
ing peace, and in the centre Of the shaft II
inscribed the simple word yorktown"
GOVERNOR M'KINNEY's ILLNESS.
Hon. William Vert Henry, in "A speech of
welcome. said that sickness prevented Gov
ernor Mckinney from being present, and In
behalf Of Virginia he was delighted TO wei
come the visitors. Mr. Beckenridge, of
Arkansas, responded, and addresses were
also delivered by Representatives Buchan-
an, Coodler, Grant, and Mansur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
BASEBALL.
Report OF the Various DANES Played
Yesterday.


Players League.--At New York: Phils-
delphias, Z; New York, q (Io Innipgs). At
Boston; Morning game.) Hosfoes. ~;
Brooklyns, 5. AFTERNOON game.l hstOns,
%: Brookiyns, 4. At Pittsburg: Pistsburup.
IA: Bufaios, o. At Chicago: Chicayoss .;
Cleyelsnds, |.
game.) Bostons, g; New Yorks, 4. (Anes-
noon game.) New Yorks, 8; BostDc% l. A.
Brooklyn: Brooklyns. O.; Phiisdsspelss, 4
At Cincinnati: Cincinnatis, 3; Chicngoss
o. Al Pittsburg: No game played o. ae-
count Of the non- arrival OF the Cleve!ande.
mAmerican Association.-At Philofle:>
puia: Athletics. !; Brooklyns, ,. Al sys-
cuse: syracuse, 1; R0chestefs, }. ~ To
Iedo: Toletloes, 10; st. Louis, J. At colunA-
bus: Columbus, ,, Louisvillcs, .:
Atlantic Lea que = Al Jsrsey City: Jesey
Citys. 2; worce..sr, 9. a. was.lsgSce:
Washingtons, 8; WilmingtOue, ~ Ney
Haven: New navens, ~; Har1loglk !.
Al Newark: Newsrks. y; HAltimogoA !
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18

Yesterday at ll;5 A. NJ. to Eighth and
Main streets to a colored man who was IN
inr.d about the bead by timbers ialing Oh
ium. lle was taken 30 the Almshouse.
Al 4.5j l.. NJ. 10 Twenty-second ana
s;raco streets to attend . brichlaysr' WhD
E, "a c,ilen from some scanoldiDg and broken
l,i. leg. lie was taken 10 bis home, on
Twenty. nurih and o streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
FATALLY Injured BY Lightning.

WyTHfNILLE.NA., June H. special. J.
Senah IIounshell. colOred woman VINO,
with two younger brothers, started 10 walk
from Wytheyille to Cripple Creek, stopped
under tree when on the mountain TO AVOID
a passing shower. While there they were
struck by lightning. The woman was IN.
stantly killed and the two boys were injured
10 such an extent that they will die. The
bodies Of all three were brought TO Wythe-
vile this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
desperate Battle Between Brulssrs.

NEW YORK, June l7.--Paddy Mcbride,
of Philadelphia, and Jimmy Lynch, OF this
city, met Ia skin-tight glove light to =
finish ihisimorning ut Oak Point, on Long
Island Sound. One Of the most desperate
contests seen In the ring In this vicinity toe
many year was Witnessed BY over two
hundred enthusiastic sports. The men bal.
le.l for a 81, 100 stake and nm added purse o.
500. Ly yuch won " the eighteenth round.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
naii,nad sinckholders

A ioint meeting ofThe stockholders OF the
Richmond and Chesapeake and the freder'
ici -lnrg aud Chesapeake Railroads was
hed YESTERDAYS at noon OF their Offices Aitei
fhe Transaction OF some unimp0riaut busi.
n..ss fine meeting was adjourned until neA'
3, iturday nj II NJ, in order 10 hear the re,
t,,rt. 81 the presidents, treasurers: ana
chef engineers, which were not ready io'
submis.iOn Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18

NORFOLK, VA, June i7.-~lspeciai. l-Col.
William II. Ward, inspector Of hulls for
this district, to-day received letter
from The Secretary Gf the Treasury, inform
ing him that his services were no longer
needed. Colonel Ward was "a Cleveland
appointee. His successor has not yet been
chosen,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
monty" Walkers Eepeiit.

Nearly everybody who lived in Richmond
six ar eight years ago remembers MountjOy
Maker. who used 10 sing al the Mozart
,mnslcales, churches, &c. Well. now he is
travelling with the Grau Opera Company,
and last Thursday benefit was rendered
s,,m in Charleston. :. c., which was highly
,ucccsslul ia every way. over 800 tickets
were sold. Monty's father is Major Richard
a. Walker. 0f this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
ALEXAtDRiA
Reported Illness of Judge yhomas-1
Fireman Seriously Injured.

ALEXANDRIA, June IL Special. ntcll
once from Fairfax is to the effect that Jude
II W. Thomas exceedingly III f ON the ef
lects of taking dose of medicine from ihe
wrong bottle week or ten days ago. His
daughter. who has been i'll a long time, was
reported very low This morning.
4 fireman on the Manassas road, named
Pierre Angelo. fell from his engine AZ Front
Roval this morning and broke his ankle and
collar bone.
Mr.. William NJ. Reardon, Of the firm OF +.
4. Reed a Co., of Alexandria, and Miss
Nora NJ, daughter Of Hon. John Under
wood. were married in Prince William to-
dav, by Rev. Charles Sutton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
TWO MEN KILLED.
Explosion On the steam Ing Lightning
at Newport News.

NORFOLK. VA, June l7.-ISpecial. Be
tween and 10 O'Clock this morning the
steam pipe Of the tug Lightning, belonging
to the Atlantic Dredging Company. now at
work under contract at Newport News,
and while at work near the dry dock. eX-
plodcd with terrific violence. Captain
Darby and the fireman (namc unknown
were almost instantly killed. and the cngi-
neer. whose name could not be learned, was
scalded so severely that there is no prospect
for his recovery. The tug was engaged in
towing mud bumpers and is as well rs
those on board. well known in this port
The tug, almost a wreck, Is at Newport
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
ChoIers On the increase.

MADRID, June 1.-THE Government has
ordered troops to proceed TO the province OF
Valencia and establish there military
Gordon about the district IN which the
cholera has made its appearance. Seven
more cases OF the disease are reported as
having developed IN Puebla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
A sncco.sfuI Fridge Jump.

CINCINNATI, o. June l7.-Meredith STAN
ley, the worlds champion bridge jumper,
made n successful dive from the suspension
bridge at | T.. NJ. to-day, "a distance OF lon
feet. lie struck the water head iirst, and
after coming 10 the surface he climbed into
the boat waiting for him, and helped row
ashore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
An AnIndependent lady.

NmNNA. June iI.--ID the presence Of the
Emperor. the Court. Count kalnoky and
the Arch-BisbOp of Vienna. ths ArciI-Duch-
e.s Valerie. yesterday abdicated all her
Gains fo the throne Of Austria. Her action
j. taken In order that she may be enabled Il
marry whom-socyer she pleases, free from
All considerations 0i state policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18

ATLANTA, Ga, June i7.--A nelDoe1 -
becu seen drifting about - ~ W..
since Saturday. sope meo ~ ~ ~ u
fell nom Il were picked ulh ~
Ssiisss Il Ss's; "a w ~ a. - ~ q !
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pam. . Going Away and KeturninG~D'
ing This and That.

ing This and That.
reccn. number Of the Journalist, o.
N.,, York. con, ,ains a frontispicce portrait
and am interesting sketch of the life OF GLE
on NJ. Tayleure. well known in this city.
Mr. William Leckey. treasurer Oi lorh
county. was at the Capitci yesterday
Mr.C. ". Voolfolk, treasurer Of orange
county, is in the city
Sudge William Il. Barksdale, Of IN,
e,,,u,y Court of Halifax, is IN the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
RALEIGH BUDGET.
Wilmington and Weldon Road-A Plucky
Woman and Plate.

RALEIGH, y. c., June lT.-fSpecial. +
Warren G.. Elliott, president of the Will
mingtOn and Weldon Railroad, and II. Wal
ters. general manager, have been spending
several days in this city prospecting with a
view to making an arrangement 10 build
their line into this city from Spring Hope
II the arrangement is effected. the Whining
ton and Weldon will take stock in the new
union depot about TO be built here.
kNOCKED HIM sENsELEss.
Last night after the family of Alr. W. T.
Woodland, who lives near the depot. had re
tired from the dinng-r0Om, Mrs. WoOdarC
returned to the room, aud to her surprise
found a burly negro sitting at the table
helping himself 10 the remnant of the meal
She told him TO be gone, and upon his refus
ing to do so, she picked up plate and, Will
great presence of mind, hurled it at hi.
head striking him a crushing blow and fell
ing him 10 the floor. He was taken 10 ;
drug store where restoratiyes We're admin
istered. His skull was fractured, and hi
condition is very precarious.
RAIDS BY REVENUE OFFICERS.
Revenue officers are making regular
campaign Of raids since the recent addition
| to the force of special raiding agents. New,
Il
has just been received of bold dc
scent upon the "mOOnshiners" Of Rock
ingham county. The still Of Robert Martin
near Ayersyille. was completely demoish
ed, and a number Of hogsheads OF bockad,
whisky cut up. The still Of Gus Martin
near by was also destroyed. and the liqui'
which was turned loose Hooded the il0o
| till it was knee deep. At Smiths still
house, a few miles further on, the raider
were repulscd with firearms in the hand
Of the "moonshiners," but no one wa
killed.
IT MAY BE LEPROSY.
4 peculiar disease, with which man i
afflicted at the pOor-hOuse at New Berne
has caused considerable alarm and concerI
there. The appearance of the man ind
Gates that he has lepr0sy, and he has beef
temporarily sent out Of town while an ex
animation by the county physician is IL
progress.
AN EX-GOVERNOR CENSUS TAkER.
Ex-Governor Bragden has accepted th'
position Of one of the census enumeration
Of Wayne county and is regularly employed
in taking the statistics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
MORAL SENSE.

Can any fraud. evasion, or conttlvance
whatever be pmctlced or connived at with
out by 50 much impairing the moral sense oi
!, n,ople as well ms of an individual? Tan any
addiction whatsoever, no matter how mex
orablc The occasion. from the path of aDso-
iute reclitudc, be tolerated without innict-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-18
MEDALS DISTRIBUTED
ALUMNI SOCIETY.

The Society Of Alumni will hold its an
nual meeting tonight in the College chapel.
Addresses will be delivered by DR.. Robert
Ryland, the first president Of the College;
Rev. II. \. Tupper. Jr., of Louisville, Ky.
and poem by Professor l.. X. Iiamberl,n,
Of Louisiana. The public are cordially in
yited to attend.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26
wAsIIIxGroN.

WASHINGTON. The senate original
package bill was under consider
alton before the house judiciary committee
today. So far the proceedings have been
confined TO a critical analysis Of the ex-
isting laws, supreme court decisions and
constitutional provisions and the indi-
cations are that several sessions of the
committee viii be consumed
THE house Committee on Foreign At
fairs has practically decided to report fav
orably the Senate concurrent resolution
calling upon the President for copies Of the
cores ondence between this Government
and Great Britain respecting the British
Regulation requiring cattle imported from
the United States to be slaughtered at the
port Of entry.
THE Finance Committee Of the
Senate on Wednesday, by strict
party vote instructed Chairman
Morrill, to report the Tariff bill
with amendments Among the changes
made 10y the commirtec in the bin Is the
removal Of works Of art from the free list
and making them dutiable at 30 per cent. adj
valorem The $500 limitation as the
value Of clothing person may bring into
the United States is stricken out
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26

Ext Congressman Wharton J. Green
OF North Carolina, has furnished for pub
LEGATION the following extract from letter
written By Miss Winnie Davis Ii was
written to her mother from Paris, France
about two months after her father
DEATH
The society Of ordinary people is very
tiresome to me. think you and our dar.-
ings have spoiled me for the little talk and
aims of the world. ! remember how we
used to discuss the things that were worth
thinking about-things and thoughts that
would help me to live better and think
higher; but don t find that atmosphere
of pure thinking and living out Of Soc
ciety Do you suppose that political exc
pediency has permeated all the inner world
of ideas, or that we are really fallen into q
decadence? have to believe that per-
haps it is the old order giving place 70 the
new, and before the socialism of the cen-
fury. The 0ver-developed indigidualIsm
and selhsbness is necessary to make smooth
the road for the new political gospel it
can not be healthy development when the
poor are starving at every corner and tle
luxury of the rich i. eating into their lyrs
until the family relation and with 1T a.i
spirituality, is crushed out by pure force
of unbridled excess of comfort. ltmay be
part of that puritanism Of which You acc
cuse me, but ] do not think it is half o
easy 10 lead a high life in the midst OF
such luxury of comfort rs invests the
modern interior as it was in the old-f3sh.
toned houses where the Bible was the chief
ornament Of the parIor. Not that ! mean
to say that ornamentation Is exactly evil,
or simplicity is alone necessary, or luxury
and religion antagonistic, only somehow
one grows to put false values on things
and To be too bound by wants Of the body
The soul FATHERS spiritual dust as the 91o-
a-brac does the actual dust The fact Is !
am just in the frame Of mind to see more
heroic sacrifice in the life Of Daniel than
that Of st. John. ! do not wonder ne
great prophet went up three times a gay
to pray towards Jerusalem. He must
have been glad to leave the corruption p
the court y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26
LATEST NEWS CONDENSED.
GENERAL NOTES.

Ten years ago the park area in New
York City was ! ,094 acres. Now 1t Is D.
BUSINESS failures for the week number
1919 against 2l2 last week and 220 in the
corresponding period Of 1889
FRAxcE's census of carrier pigeons
shows that in time of war the government
would have at its disposal upward OF a
quarter Of a million OF them.
MARY AyDERsOS, the noted American
actress, was married at London, England,
Tuesday to Mr. Antonio Navarro, Of New
York
The returns Of the
census enumerat0rs are almost entirely
completed. and the supervisor for tl.ls dis
trict gives the population at l,O40, 443' an
increase Of 1929 over 1850.
AFTER his occurring tour in the United
States, Explorer Stanley will return to
Africa d. encouragement of the Congo
Free state. King Leopold. OF Belgium,
has offered him that position and be has
accepted it,
A CENSUS enumeration in Hannibal. after
asking women In that city all be could
think of about her family Of seven boys
and girls. finally asked her if they We're
all white She replied They generally
are when their faces are clean.
REscufNG parties at the mine at D
bar, In which q fatal explosion occurred,
reported at noon Tuesday that faint sounds
from the imprisoned miners could be
heard, and work was continued with re-
newed vigor in the bare possibility that
some Of the victims might be saved
BEAVER FALLS, PA. The extensive
steel mills of Carnegie Phillips a Co.
here shut down Tuesday on account of a
strike Of the rod mill bundlers for increased
wages Their demand was refused and
the mill closed. Three hundred men We're
shut out
New YORK The steamship Wyoming
Thursday landed $50 Mormons who We're
in charge Of Bishop Wiley. The Nor.
mons were made up of Scandinavlans and
Welsh, There were number Of families
in the party The party viii leave this
afternoon for Salt Lake City A special
registration of the party was made 80 that
it the Government should wish to inter-
fere on the ground of imported labor the
arrivals caa be located easily
SAN Francisco The chief of police
has made an announcement that
he viii make an effort to stop all glove
contests between profes sional pugilist. as
given in various athletic clubs in this city
He init mates that he will arrest the
principals, seconds. club officials and
probably spectators at the next contest 10
be given in any of the clubs and will
prosecute them under the state law, which
prohibits prize fighting.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26

The Rev. Smith Baker while IN 500
last week told Of an experience he one @
while holding a pa-torate near ban ],
There was a well-to d0 farmer who .'e+
on the opposite bank of the pen5pst9' .r'A
Mr.. Bakers residence who. one
when the lee on the river was ureaAiH-
lost daughter Mr. Baker WAS a-6al (.
otfciate at the funeral which Doe dla y.
ing obliged 10 hire q horse and csEra2- 2.
make tie journey. the nearest bridge
ing some distance MP the river N9Il-4-
was said about paying him either faI
services OF expenses. a little WhlIe ti.
wards another death occurred to the nm. y.
Mr.. Baker was again asked 70 c1ndaet rs
services. which he did, this time hlEtH-
man IL row him across tie river
again with no mention of compenstli I.
Theuext spring tine farmer mother
away Mr. Baker was obliged 20 make q
journey as he did the first time hF
age. This time the farmer went & '--.
Baker and said MIR Baker. you
been very kind t. come over here g
duet these funerals at such an eNTsn
YOU and feel that it is asking toe lA-..
want to pay you something -
fall when tue apples are ripe yaa 1I.'.
around and you can help yourself IRON '-s
orchard
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26
THE WAYS OF NyICKEpNrss.
The wrong Route Through Life is Rough
and Runs 10 the Deuce


The ways of vice and polite. seldom
lead to length Of days or increase. saw.
New York correspondent of the Cincin.
natl Enquirer Tweed died poor. Aaron
Burr. who was the first man to get b3ns
charters at Albany and do a large l9bbv
trade as legislator was barely kept out 6f
the poor-house in the last twenty years of
his life in this city by plying women
Here is Harry Hill, who kept a dance
house den, and was himself an athlete
said to be in want because the police
under instructions, broke hi, occupation
up He used to swing the Indian club.
himself, and was champion wrestler re-
thought he had vested rits in New York
and all the politicians on his side They
closed him out, and soon his fine place On
Flushing Bay, where he had game, %
Sunday for his private delegation, went t1
the Sheriff Old age and coarse pursuits
i'll consorts with each other Years ago
used to see Jem Ward. once champion of
England. J think. sitting in the midst of
public house, perfectly senile. dressed
like "a sailor for the purpose of attracting
customers. John M0rrlssey was q mem.
Der of Congress and State Senator. aud 40
one time controlled half Of the power Of
the city Of New York. and yet he died
without any means, and ! understand his
wife is living in real poverty IN Smatog1s.
Now and then catch sight OF a lobbyist
whom | have seen in Washington wear
ing poor clothes and loon ny hopeless.
or perhaps coming around the hotels To
see if he can borrow flyer from some
statesman whom he once served with
smiles
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26

tiers 10 the coast. Casati lived thor. e.
months, and was fairly well traat..l l ~, =
king until suddenly the capricior. .-7
changed his humor and sentence Is's'p9,
to death. N''al
His black comrade. Mohamms5 ~.
was put to death This man w. u PIT,
sian slave boy en- the coast of tbe N. .il'
ranean when Lieut.. Becker. E....:sf'
took him to Europe as his servant '4 tl
atterward accompanied his pmpI7r.. '.s
Lake Ianganyika, and after Beckar,.
service at the Belgian station of Ksr.--s
MOhammed Biri, chose TO saw g1g5. j...-.-'
white friend and remain behind
trail African trader He was r4ma-,.' M Ia
successful, and when he met hi. f.ts .
was getting rich as riches ara eao,..-
there.
Casati though bound hand and o.
managed 10 escape one dark Diob.
for three days he wandered almost rat-i
and without a morsel of food until
reached the lake The entire cnrg.-. +.
the lake IS under Kebba Rega swan .,i
the white man did not dare TO show H..
self in any village. A few Of Ca.at,s -.
PENDANTS escaped with him. aud an. -
them, finding a native canoe psdn.5
across the lake and brought Emi6 In "a.
steamer to the relief of the stsryirs
party.
Caasti's great grief on this occasion vs.
the loss Of all his note books Il ,r
wofuIly oppressed he wrote a5g fla
loss of all my notes The work Of & t,agc
years vanishes like smoke" 1t was injas4
a great loss. Though his chief ba.ir..'
was to study the commercial possibl.It,s.
Of the countries he visited, he lost n, my
portunity to explore their geograeaic'
chronological, and other scientific asp4.t.
Fortunately he had sent home a good d45i
of materials and now after ten years In
central Africa he is about to enjoy we'll
earned rest in his native land
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-26
Mr. ynuN' Dance WIN Queen Victoria.

1t is aveued by those who witnessed
Mr.. NauN performance on the occasion
that while he danced well there was no
relish of elTete royalty in his movement.
He struck out in regular democratic puncb-
eou-aoor. possum-m-the-stump-f0shion,
and there was a veritab.e fourth of July.
gimme-iberty sound in the clatter of his
heels and toes as he forwarded and backed,
swung corners. and did the grand right
and left There was suggestion of
topling dynasties and crumbling crowns in
the way Mr. Naux pigeon-winged, bucked,
and shutied in the presence Of royalty
and in the midst Of proud nobility Of
Britain's capital When he swung his
partner there was an unmistakable wrist
movement, which gave her royal majesty
10 understand what would happen if the
British lion tail should ever get into his
,inawy hand. Nashville American