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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16

this city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. j. ROesch, Of Chesterfield. The
marriage was followed by a reception at the
residerrc oi the groom. The newly married
couple haSG ,.;oSae IN ;'-hrldal trip to New
York. -
Rev. !. VI. Pitcher, OF this city, has prenhf-
ed very interesting programme for "thil-
drcn'S Day" in the Baptist Sunday schools
in the state. which occurs in June. There
are about 700 Baptist Sabbath schools in
Virginia.
The chairman OF the committee on invita-
tions Of the 4. j. Hill Camp, Confederate
Veterans. Of this city, has received official
notification from the Pickett-Buchanan
Camp, Confederate Veterans, Of Norfolk,
Il. l.. Lee and George l.. Pickett
Camps of Richmond, stating that
they viii accept the invitation 10
take part in the demonstration in honor
Of the unyeiling Of the Confederate mOnu-
menl here on the 9th of June next. Colonel
Henry, grand commander Of the Grand
Camp, Confederate Veterans Of Virginia,
will also be- here. The Grand Camv will
hold its next annual meeting here on the
9th Of June.
The statue Of Confederate soldier, which
was purchased at the North by the Ladies'
Memorial Association, to cap the COnfede
rate monument was placed in position on
the monument to-day.
The total insurance on the various build
ings, owned by the city. is $ll,GlG.S3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16
SPelGHT-HlCKS.
\ Pretty Marriage Beneath an Arch of
IIoMera.


Miss Fanny Gregory Hicks, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. :. ID. Hicks. stood beneath an
arch Of lilies and roses last evening and
plightcd her trOth to Dr. j. Rufus >peight,
OF Norfolk. son of Rev. j. \. Speight. assO-
ciate editor Of the Biblical Recorder, OF
Raleigh. y. {. The ceremony was perform
ed at half-past nine o'clock. at the residence
of the brides father, 81 east Franklin street,
hy the father Of the groom, Rev. j. A.Speight
assisted by Rev. Hartley Carmichael. Mr.
Robert W. Hicks, brother of the bride,
was best man and Mr.. Harry simons also
attended the groom. Miss Willie spelght,
of Raleigh. sister OF the groom. attfed III
handsome costume of white lace with now
crs and pearl ornaments, acted as brides
maid. Miss Young. ofCharlcs City. dressed
in beautiful costume Of white tulle with
flowers and ornaments, also attended the
bride.
Miss Hicks was in IN exquisite gown Of
beautiful white satin, with pearl and dia-
m0nd ornaments. She carried bouquet ol
flowers and entered the room accompanied
by her bridesmaid anl attendants where
she Joined the groom.
a The large and beautifully decorated par
lors were filled with invited guests. friends
and acquaintances Of the contracting par
ties.
Immediately after the marriage an ele
CANT supper was served. Mrs. W. ii. Pow
ers presided mt the table, which was deco
rated with flowers.
Among those present were: Mrs. :: H.
Hicks. Jr.. si-ter-in-law OF the bride, in a
costume of blrk lace and cOrsage bOu-
puct Of American roses, with diamond or
naments: Mrs. Dunstan. blue satin and
Spanish lace. flowers and diamonds.
Dr. and Mrs. Speight will leave the city
in a dav or two for a Southern bridal trip,
after which they will reside in Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16
WYTHEVlLLE.
Another Farm to Re DevelOped-Episco-
pal Church Improvement.

pal Church Improvement.
WYTnEvLLE, Va, May u (SpeciaD.-
The farm known as Hedge Field. situated
one mile from Wytheyile, the old home of
Colonel Il. +. WIthers, was sold a fews days
since 70 the Nytbeyille Development Com
pany 10y the owner. Mr.. John Williams. for
Sl6,C0e. The Development company resold
Immediately TO one OF the real estate COM
panHs for $4,000. aud they TO a Baltimore
syndicate for $4,000. The tract contains "a
hundred and ninety acres. and Main street
if extended will pass through the center Of
il.
\ part of the land will he reserved for
manufacturing purposes and the rest laid
into streets and lots and put on the market.
\ street car line from the depot up Main
street and extending through the property
il contemplated.
The Town Council has determined TO en-
tend and Grade Main street at the west
end, along the lands of the Development
and Wc-t-Eud Land companies and lead
ing TO the new jackson Park Hotel"
The Hancock House, which was sold at
auction on Monday. was purchased for
5000 by four business men of the town.
\ handsome brick business building will
be erected on the Dyer lot. on Main street,
during the summer.
Two new stores will be opened here, in the
next few weeks. There L. a constant and
increasing demand for houses, stores and
offices, TO sell and rent. 4 Sich harvest
awaits the cntcrprising capitalists. who VIII
supply that demand The Prcsbyterans
have added very mnch to their church build
ing, by putting in very handsome stained
glass windows. The two memorial win
dows. one 10 the memory of Or. and Mrs $.
G.. Gleayes. the other 10 that of Mr. Charles
l.. Fox. are especially beautiful. The Epis-
copalians are planning extensive improve
mCnts upon their church also.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
CLAY BARCLAY SUPPOSED TO
HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
Excitement in Catawbs County Wake
County Cattle show Opens-Powder
Explosion Mt NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Gleanings.

GieaninGss
. CHARLOTTE, y. c., May Is (SpeciaD.-
'-ther sensational developments
There are lui..- ..,;,,,, oe ctav parclov
Of the supposed drown.- -last
in Catawba river at Robinson's IT. ADE
week. as reported i'm the TINES. Barclay y
supposed to be drowned body has not yet
been found. For IA week past hundreds of
men and boys have been working in the
river searching for the body. The river has
been dragged for great distance in both
directions from the ferry. Dynamite and
other explosives have lten used, but all
without success.
The growing opinion is that the man was
the victim of a fiendish enemy, and that he
was murdered. The buggy, horse, wnlp,
cushion, everything, even the jug of whisky,
which were in the buggy, have been found.
The mail carrier from Catawba station yes
terday brought the news that two men,
suspected of the crime, had been arrested.
Barclay lived on the Jim Matt place in
Mecklenburg county. On Tuesday OF last
week he brought his wife over the river To
Catawba county to visit her father. Mr.. Us
burne Asburv. lie left the Asburys in the
afternoon and went several miles up the
river 10 Allies still. and bought gallon OF
whisky. IL is reported that while at the
still he met two men, with whom ne had
had some difficulty sometime previous. III
il alleged that those two men SAID at the
still that evening they would have revenge
out of Barclay before they slept that night.
Barclay left the still late in the afternoon
with "a man by the name of Ilalsclaw, IN
the buggy with him. lIalsclaw says that
he rode with Barclay until he reached his
(IIalsclaw's) home, which was on Barclay
road. When they separated, he says that
Barclay was drunk. The last heard OF
Barclay was at the house of an old negro
woman who lives a half mile this side OF
the ferry.
She SAYS that she was awakened about
midnight by some hOllOring in the road IN
front OF her house. She recognized the voice
as that of Barclay, but when she opened the
door he was gone. About midway between
the old negro's house and the ferry are
signs of struggle. Here was found lock
of hair corresponding in color to that Of Bar
clay.
Near this place were found Barclays hat
and buggy whip. \ little farther on. it looks
a. if something had been dragged IN the
road before the buggy. The buggy wheel
tracks are in the impression made by the
dragging. Judging from the way the ground
is trampled down several yards from the
edge Of the water, it looks as if horse had
stood there and tramped around for an hour
or more. The tracks then 90 straight to the
river, rs If the horse had been driven quickly
forward.
Barclay was a popular young man, and
everybody for miles around has been aid
ing all they can in prosecuting the search
for him. The people are in frenzy Of eX-
citement over the probability of his having
been murdered. and no stone will be lett
unturned until the tate Of the unfortunate
man is known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16
PRINCE WILLIAM.
Baltimoreans Purchasing Tracts Near
Dumfries-COurt Notes.

Dumfries-COurt Notes.
BRENTsyILLE, May d. Special. The
May term Of the Circuit Court, which has
been in session since Monday, adjourned
to-day. and the Hon. James Keith left in
time 10 take the l:2O =. Nj. train at Manas-
sas.
Among the many cases disposed of on the
law side of the court were Wiley against
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany. In this case jury heard the plain
tit's evidence, which was demurrcd to 10y
Defendants counsel, and thereupon the jury
retired 10 their room. and returned INTO
court with their verdict, giving to the plain
tiii the sum of 800 as damages for the loss
of finger. On motion Of the defendants
counsel. the Verdict was set aside. because
not i'm accordance with the evidence.
In Ghcens' administrator against the
same company. jury found for the de
PENDANTS. In Lanburgh against the Rich
mOnd. Fredericksburg and Potomac kMl-
way Company, which was suit Instituted
to recover rent for some land at Quantico,
the jury found for the plaintili and hNed
the sum at SO.
Baltimore parties are purchasing num-
er0us tracts OF land near Dumilies Tor
mining purposes. Ii lis stated that pyliies
is found in paying quantities; also that
Washington party has an option on l,OW
acres of land near QuanticO. which has
been taken on account of iron ore.
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III. NJ. :. PinafOre.

The ever charming PinafOre will be pre-
scented at the Academy tonight 10y one OF
the strongest and best amateur opera com
panies ever organized in this city. There
: a fine chorus Of some fifty voices and a
cast that is thoroughly excellent and artis-
tically strong. The leading soprano, Mrs.
Mechling. of Washington, adds immensely
10 the strength of the company. Her
voice il pure, sweet and highly cultlya-
ted and has the rich vibrant quality that
musical people love SO well. The
opera will be presented under the manage
ment of Mr.. Il. b. Shepherd, which give,
assurance of a brilliant performance, ana
Mr.. j. Emory shaw. the composer, who has
recently come 10 this city. will wied the
baton. Ii should not be forgotten that these
performances are for the benefit OF the
society for the Preservation Of Virginia An
tiquities. an organization that deserves the
support Of every Yirginian. There Will be
three porf0rmances-tO-nigh and tomorrow
Afternoon and night.
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mittee appointed at the last meeting OF the
board 10 consider the adyisabilty OF hold
ing public meetings under the auspices Of
the Chamber. at which addresses may be
made upon the needs and possibilities OF
Richmond submitted report Of his COM
mittee advocating the holding of such
meetings. and suggesting that the first Of
the series be held in the early part OF June
neat. , ,no commit.
tee was empowered to q. O"' VIZ
visions Of the report. ,f
Hon. George l.. Christian, on behalf "a
the committee. consisting Gshimself Messrs.
: II. Hawes. X. :. Bosher, W. ID. Chester
man and +. G. Leigh, Jr., appointed to draft
suitable resolutions in respect 10 the ap-
preaching occasion Of the unveiing Of the
Lee monument, reported the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
Thursday. May 20ih. 1890, having been
designated as The day for unveillng the
equestrian statue erected in this city TO the
honor Of General Robert Edward Lee. IL
seems meet on the approach OF an occasion
like this, that this Chamber. representing
the business interests Of the city IN the de-
ferse OF which General Lee achieved his
great fame should send forth some express
sion Of the feelings OF our people at the nap
pcning of such an event in our midst; shere-
lore, De IL
Resolved, by the Chamber of Commerce of
the city OF Richmond, First, That the people
OF this city hail with prlce and pleasure the
coming Of the day for exhibiting To the world
a suitable memorial of the virtues and
achievements Of that great man, true patriot
and Incompatible soldier, General Robert
Edward Lee.
Secondly, That. whilst proud OF the growth
and achievements of this, our common coun-
try and as devoted 10 the Union ana GOV
ernmcnt Of our fathers IS any people IN thls
land yet We are confident the time Will
never come I'm our history when we VIII
cease To honor and revere the lame, chaIac-
Il & and deeds OF Robert +. Lee and his com
patriots: that we still cherish with pride the
memory Of the characters and genius OF our
great leaders, and the deeds OF valor, herolsIn
and devotion exhibited by our people in our
late struggle.
Third, Tnlt we recommend that all busl-
ness be- suspended i'm the city on the 20th IN
slant. that our whole people may devote that
daV To honOring the memory of General Lee
i'm every proper way. and especially by dis-
ulayIng a Virginia welcome and hospitality
to All Confederate veterans and other Nlsl-
tors who may come here to unite with us IN
hOnoriug our great southern cnieitain and
hero.
Fourth. That our secretary cause our rooms
to be suitably decorated on the 2oth inst,
and that we recommend that the occupants
of all houses on the Inc OF march OF the pro-
cessiOn, who can conveniently do so, cause
theirhOuses to be suitably decorated for that
occasion.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Arthur B. Clarke.
Messrs. HarwoOd Bros. a Co. were elected
members Of the Chamber.
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GLADSTONE ON THE CHINESE.
The Grand Old Mans Ideas Of Imm'gra-
tion.

LONDON, May lj.-Mr. Gladstone has
written a letter in explanation Of his re-
marks on the Chinese questions, on the oc-
casion Of his presentation Of an address 10
MIR Thomas Bayly Potter, at~the Golden
club. on Monday. when he criticised inc
anti-Chinese laws in operation in the United
states and declared that the Chinese were
more dreaded for their virtues than their
vices. A.,
The Liberal leader says that he did
NOT moan 10 be- understood as
fayoring unlimited Chinese immigra-
tion, but in limited numbers they
are no more harmful than other races or
classes. lie admits that legislation
restricting the number Of Chinese 10
be annually landed il necessary
but condemns the policy of wholly closing
the ports to people Of one nationality, wh'ie
leaving them open to others. no more desira-
BILE as citizens.
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GREENSBORO.
Many Interesting Bits of News Gathered
In Different Parts.

GREENsBoRo, y. C., May lj.-lSfecial.l
ON last Wednesday night, a man, Gordon
Elledge by name, was shot about one and
one-half miles from WilkesbOro by rail-
road negro labOrer, causing wound mat
will likely prove fatal. 1t seems that Ill
ledge had supply of whisky, and the ne
groes about the camp had gotten hold OF ii.
One report saws that he had sold the liquor
and asked for the pay. which offended the
negro and caused the shooting. Another re
mort SAYS there was general row. When
the deed was known, warrants were ISSUED,
but The negro and his acc0mplices had skip
ned. The ball was a 32-calibre, and enter
ed the body Of the man in the lower part OF
the back, and went right through. IL was
afterward taken out by Drs. Turner and
White, who report that the wound VIII
probably prove fatal.
The state Convention of "King's Daugh-
ters" met here to-day in the rooms Of the \.
NJ. c. Association. Mrs. j. {. Davis, OF
New York. was called to the chair and Miss
Mary Collins. Of IIillsboro, was made secre-
tary. Miss Bette Carter, Of q. +. College,
delivered the address OF welcome, and re-
sponse was made by Nrs. W. X. Odell, OF
Concord. After routine business the con-
yention adjourned till II. Nj. The \ NJ. G.
A. will give the "king's Daughters" pub
lie reception tonight from ) till 10 O'Clock
The president, Mrs. Davis, will deliver =
public address tomorrow.
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RED MEMS COUNCIL.
Great Officers Elected and Installed-rhe
Barbecmc.

Barbecue.
PETTRsBLRG, VA, May 10 special. r.
The Great Council, Improved Order Of Red
Men Of Virginia, was engaged until Il
O'Clock. hearing reports from the Com
mittees on Finance, Judiciary and bylaws.
At IL o'clock. the Great Council, went into
the election Of Great officers Tor
the ensuing twelve moons win thc
following result: Grand sachem, W. j.
Traylor. Of Petersburg; Great senior saga
more. j. W. Cherry. Of Norfolk; Great
Junior sagamore, O. +. Hatcher, Of Dan
Vile: Geat Prophet, l.. I. Mcclure, 0i
Norfolk: Great Chief of Records, George W.
Hall, Of Petersburg; Great Keeper OF am
pum. George W. Toby, of Manchester; /;
Great representatives. TO Grand Council oi
the United states: Senior Representative e..
: Wells. of Manchester, and Junior Repre-
sentative {. Emmett Hid, OF Richmond.
Richmond was fixed upon as the next place
Of meeting.
The great officers were installed this ai-
ternoon by Charles {. COnley. Of Philadel-
phia. Great Chief of Recsds OF the United
states. Great Sachcm ". j. Traylor has
appointed the following chiefs: W. L.
Vaughan of kecontan Tribe, No. 81, OF Ma
toaca, Chesterfield county, great shenap;
j. W. PeytOn of SOncdo Tribe, No -, OF
Fort ROYAL, great guard of Wigwan; J. X.
Jone, Of Meherrn Tribe, No. -. of Hicks
ford. -reat guard Of forest; II. y. Halle OF
Cbesapeake Tribe, No. 80, Of Norfolk, great
sansawaugh.
The barbecue given AT Granite Grove TO
the Great Council was grand success. Inc
Great Council was photographed while at
the grove.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16
AN INTERESTING DAMAGE cas.. T

Miss Amelia Teresa Biehling recovered q
verdict of So. .G00 to-day in her suit against
the city OF Brooklyn for $4,000. The YER
diet ends one OF the most pathetic ana at
the same time one OF the most intricate
eases that has ever come in the courts.
Miss Biehlmg was dress-makor, aged
twenty-three. When, on the evening ot
December ~, 1888, she was walking along
Court street. wooden awning, cOyercd
with snow, fell upon her. breaking her back.
At the time she was engaged % be married.
She Law on water bed for three months,
was encased in a plaster OF paris jacket for
"A wear. and has been under medicai treat
ment ever since. Her lower limbs are par
allied. and the doctors say there Il no
chance for recovery. The plaintiff was
brought 10 court in an inyalid's char. Her
face was emaciated aud she was unable to
rise from her chair. The jury was out TWO
hours. The city had offered Sl2v0 to settle
the ease previous TO the trial. but the oner
was refused. The jury also gave an extra
allowance Of five per cent. for legal Ices.
THE rAssErr INVESTIGATION.
The Fassett Investigators decided today
10 begin their work again Monday. Ibey
all enioyed "A pleasant little laugh over thc
discontinue Of the Iammany braves, Wh"s,
premature war whOop Of mingled Joy anu
defiance was heard Yesterday. when Inc re-
pOrt was circulated that there WOulu W Nv
more investigation at present.
The IMMIGRATION PROBLEM.
The representatives OF eighteen steamship
companies met collector Erhardt, imnllgra-
ton commissioner Weber and other ofhclais
to-day. Ia consider the matter OF steamship
carefully examining all steeraSe
passengers prior 10 embarking hoih
European ports. and should they De
unfit or undesirable ON arriving III
this country, to take charge OF such imiil-
grants and maintain them while here, and
finally return them 70 the place
of embarkation. The companies agents
recognize the fact that Il IL the
intention of the United states Gov
erument TO hold the companies Responsible
for the class of persons they carry rs pas
sengers 10 this country in their vessels. Inc
collector held another conference to-day
with the members of the sinking fund COM
mission, with the view of having Castle 'ar-
den as "A temporary Oi permanent iininigra-
ton lancing depot, but with no dennile re-
suit.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
The Elevated Railways OF Brooklyn are
advertised 10 be sold at auction June II for
taxes due the city, amounting To sJo',-
1866.
oliver Bell Bunce, the well-known author
and editor OF Appleton's publications, died
this morning, aged siXty-twO years. lie was
the man who suggested Picturesque
America and made a fortune for BIS pub-
li-hing-house He was also the Huihof Oh
.Don't.r "Bachel0r Bluff, and other WORKS,
and was l)ng unique figure in the literary
world.
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Nominations at Farmville.

FARNvILLE. Va, May u (SpeciaD.-O.
T.. Wicker was nominated in the Demo-
cratic primary to-day for mayor. Nomina-
tion means election. o. +. Wicker is about
Is wears Of age. carries upon his person a
wound received while following Pickett at
Gettysburg, is stalwart democrat, mas
worked his way to the front in the business
world. is an elder in the Presbyterian
church, the father Of eight daughters and
enjoys the universal respect and confidence
of ali who know him. He is the working
mans friend, the boys friend and will
make model mayor. His election means
advance all along the line of progress.
The following Councilmen were noml
mated: III. T.. Barrow, W. i. Gillian, }. Il.
Martin. X. NJ. Burton, \. II. Porter, j. Nj.
Crute. 4. l.. Morton, IL. +. Wall and 4. \.
Blanton. 4. H. Porter, Y. \. Blai.tOn and
III. L. Wall are new members. Enthusiasm
runs high.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-16
ALEXANDRiA.
On to the UnveilinG-Sale of Part of the
Ottcrback Estate.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May ID. Special. r.
There is much interest manifested here in
theunyeiling ceremonies at Richmond just
two weeks hence. The railroads are pre-
pairing for great crowds. The Midland
branch roads will bring several thousand.
and. with heavy trains on the Washington
southern. besides an Alexandria special for
Lee Camp and the Light Infantry and their
friends. this sections quota will be large.
The Il. Johns Cadets have not yet de-
cided whether to 90 10 Richmond or 10 Toll
chester. They cannot well visit both. II is
pretty safe 10 say that one company, under
Captain viii Carle. will 20 10 Richmond.
Captain Mushback says he will take about
forty and Adiutant Wariield says ility can
Doe put down for him. The camp has 40
members and light infantry %, SO this is Il
fair estimate-ospecially when Decoration
Day follows, and many hundreds here have
holiday.
The Oterback estate, down the river,
consisting Of OpOssum Nose and llieh
Point. were put up at auction here to-day q.
The latter was withdrawn. The former
comprising about l,03l acres, lying on the
river and QuanticO creek, brought 81 per
acre. or about S12,j00. The purchasers were
WashingtOnians.
MIR. Albert Bryan has been rc-chosen
president Of the boat club.
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SOUTHERN MsTHODlSTS.
Yesterdays Proceedings of the st. Louis
Convention.

II. LOUIS, Mo-, May ij.-At the MetRo-
dist Conference to-day tte committee on
temperance concurred in memorial
changing the degree Of oiense committed
by member who encourages the liquor
traffic, in renting property for saloons, in
signing petitions, from 'imprudence' TO
..immorality."
The Bible cause committee reported that
during the past four years the society has
distributed j.sss, 10 copies Of the Bible.
Five hundred and sixty-two thousand
Bibles have been distributed IN heathen
lands.
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SUSPEND BUSINESS THE 10Th.
Recommendation of the Chamber of Com
merce Board.

A called meeting OF the board Of directors
Of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce was
held yesterday evening at o'clock. Pres
ent: Colonel John b. Purcell, president,
Judge George l.. Christian, first yice-presi-
dent; Mr.. ;. ii. llawes, second viee-presi-
dent: Messrs. X. :. Bosler. John II. Cary,
W. ID. Chesterman, Arthur Il. Clarke, q. l..
Cottrell, James ID. Crump, Henry 4. Holmes;
D. n. johnson, A. ID. Landerkin, +. q.
Leigh, Jr., Leopold Levy, w. II. Quarles,
II. Wallerstein. X. IL. Whitlock and l.. {.
Younger. Excuses were mace for Messrs.
james Il. Elan, II. d. Taliafcrro and ). W.
rr,vers.
NJ. b, y. johnson, chairman q the con