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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
IHNRICo C0uNTY COURT.
A Case that strongly Appeals to the
Charitable.

young woman having IN her arms a
baby OF year Old presented herself at the door
Of the Woman's Christian Association Monday
and asked the help OF the ladies 70 procure en-
ployment. Her husband deserted her and wrote
that he would return II she would send him the
money. This she did at once, giving him every
cent she had In the world, only 10 learn that this
cruel robbery was to be added to his unmanly
desertiOn.
The poor creature Is now thrown upon tho
world homeless and friendless, with nothing "a
cling 20 but the helpless child that cnly adds tC
her burdens.
The ladies' are anxious 10 procure q place foI
her and win be glad II any one who reads this
notice will assist them I'm so doing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24

r1HE country has been flooded WIN
cheap Pianos. They are nfnsy
affairs, not worthy the mama end
almost worthless FOR real service.
As the purchase OF piano involves
quite an expenditure Of money, yoa
want to be sure that you receive sonns
thing in return which will always %
pleasure and constant satisfaction IN use.
In other words. you want QUALITY
before price. We can give yon QuAIasy
with price, and that the lowest prioss
Both are united in the BRIGGS FL
AMOS that we have Just received di'
rect from the manufacturers,
These instruments represent every
latest Improvement ard paten ted device
for your piano comfort. including sne
famous Soft Stop, which reduces sound
to minimum and makes practicing pos
sible at sill times and without noise. -
saves wear on the instrument thus re-
serving the full rich tone for playing. !.
We shall be pleased to have you caii
and examine these latest arrivals. With
out any thought OF Purchasing, come
and try the tone OF these Briggs Pianos
and see how exquisitely perfect sucn an
| instrument can be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Leather-DeaIers Assign.

BosroS. June 23.-Alley Brothers x
Place, Ieather-dealers at "a South street, have
assigned TO w. A. Rust and William A. knowl-
ton. The liabilities are estimated at 100000
nnd tho assets claimed amount to 100000.
The house is successor TO John i. Alley x Co.
Mr.. Place, Of the failed firm, says the creditors
will receive 100 cents on the dollar with interest.
The firm are said TO have loaned soOO,OOO TO
John b. Alley g Co. some time since, and the
same was secured by collateral. This loan was
called for a short time ago, and disagreement
arose over IL among the partners. The Alley
Brothers are sons OF John B Alley, who Is a
24O0 600 sDecial partner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
REV. OLIVER scHooLcRAFT HERE.
He VIII Reside In America After HIS
Time as Curate Expires

Rev. Oliver J. Schoolcraft arrived In the
citv Yesterday. He will probably leave
to-night for New York, whence, aiter noh'h
stay, he will sail for England.
When Mr.. Sohoolcrafts time as curate IN Lon Lon
don Is out he will feturn TO New fcrk, wnere ne
win reside permanently and take cnarge OIL
no a friend yesterday he remarked that having
heen 40 long In England and there being 50 80
,"reh ~ interest and instruct there be preferred
living in that country, but he considered IL DIS
dnty 20 return 10 America. A.,
In sneaking OF the English Church ana tne
great good II accomplished among all classes,
not only In a spiritual, but In a Temporal
way as weI be remarked that his vicar nau ~ ~
,rcosne OF si50,00o year, but was conteht ~
hrry himself In an obscure part OF London ahu
tahe charge OF very small churcn. tnls W. w.
not Unusual for men Of force and high eaneauon
J IN English clerical life. .,,.,.,., ,,o,,
~ NJ. s SchooIcraft Is looking exceedingly wen,
Ne has devoted years while abroad 70 haru
study.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Mr.. E. 1. cLARKs MIsFoRTuNEs.
Accident to Col. Green-Opposed to n
Third Party-PythIan Officers Elected.
ff,orreanondencc Of the Richmond DispatchJ

Accident to Col. Green-Opposed TO n
Third Party-PythIan Officers Elected.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SMErHvII.LR, CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va,
June 23.-Mr. l.. l.. Clark, a lunatic, who
has been confined in jail for sometime, was taken
90 the asylum at Marion to-day by Deputy-Sherifl
Dckerson. Mr.. Clark was man Of splendid
talents. He graduated from Randolph-Macon
College with honor, and has since devoted his
time 10 teaching school Failure 10 make a
living is the supposed cause Of his losing his
mind.
COLONEL GREENS ACCIDENT.
Colonel William Z. Green. father Of Judge
Green, OF this county, met with very serious
accident the other night. He was returning
from a neighbors, and thunderstorm coming
up no rode rapidly to reach home before the
coming gale burst forth. While turning curve
In tho road his horse ran straight into tree,
killing the horse and hurting Colonel Green, but
he Is now improving.
The Board OF Supervisors met here yesterday.
Little business besides the regular county al
lowances was transacted.
FOR THE NOMINATION.
Charlotte aud Mecklenburg will elect sue
cessOr to the Hon. William II. Woods Gate sena-
tor from this district at the fall election. Mr.
Thomas G. Scott, who was United States Mar
shall under Cleveland, and Dr. A. ). Priddy,
prominent physician OF this county, are candi-
dates for the nomination.
From all that can be learned the Farmers Al
lance of this county is opposed to any third
party move.
PYTHIAN OFFICIALS.
At the last meeting Of Randolph Lodge, No
2S, knights of Pythias, Mr.. William G. Caring
| ton was elected chancellor commander; MIR. H.
+. Daniel yice-chancellor; Rev. William H.
Davis, prelate, and Mr.. j. II. Ingram, master al
arms. This lodge is In a very fourishlng cOndi-
| tiOn.
Mr.. Robert Catlett, Of Glasgow, is in town for
! \ few days. 49,
/ Mr.. Miles NJ. Martin, Of the Natural-Brldge
| Company, spent a few days here last week Oh
| his way ~ Hog Island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
conteutment Is Wealth.
The Power of Money

and TO obtain the former smoke Fruits and
Flowers. which can be found OF all dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
A Neu Mission.

A meeting of the Moore Memorial Chap
ter, brotherhood OF st. Andrew, was held last
night at the Moore Memorial church. A commit
lee from So. Jameschnrcn was present, and steps
were taken looking 10 tho establishment OIL
mission In the northwestern part OF the city. A
committee was appointed 70 secure mouse
suitable for the purpose.
The invitation 20 attend the union meeting OF
the brotherhood at head-MemOriAl church, Man
chester. ON Sunday night, was accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24

Lexington. ya.-The Athens OF the South.
Beautiful for situation; renowned for
heathfulness; the centre of the phenomee-
nal mineral development in Shenandoah
Valley; the home of a highly refined and
cultivated society; the most delightful
residence town in the South; within easy
reach by rail of the great centres of popu-
lation.
The Lexington Development Company
now offers IT'S Lots TO the public at low
sale. but any lot can be selected and
bought at any time. Splendid chance fol
profitable investment. Address
J. ID. II. Ross, President,
or j. Med. ADAIR, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Nirht-school Teachers.

The following teachers were elected by
the School Board for the night schools that VIII
open the 1st Of October next:
Springfield Night School-Elsha Morrisette,
principal. Teachers: Misses Irene Valentine,
Helen Hall, and Matte c. Smith.
Flba Night School-Mrs. NJ. V. Michaels, prin-
oipal. Teachers Misses Susie TTesnon and Nor
garet c. Williams.
Nicholson Night School-Mr. s. o. Perkins,
principal
the Richmond High School.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Officers of Enterprise Council.

The following officers have been elected
by Enterprise Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ: Junior
Past Councillor, W. G. Watkins; Councillor, j.
NJ Seymour; Yice-Councillor, S. 4. Turner; Re
cording Secretary, II. L. Granger; Assistant Re-
cording Secretary, C. II. Kates; Financial Secre-
tary, G. II. Gordon; Treasurer, II. f. Dempsey
Conductor, G. f. LYDIA; Warden, w. X. johnson
Inside Sentinel, /. J. Arnold; Outside Sentinel,
Robert Mitchell; trustee, eighteen months, II. G.
Watkins; representative State Council, two
years, /. NJ. Seymour; representative for one
year, Robert Mitchell; State Councillor, =. A.
Rawson; State vice-Councillor, George z. How
"a Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
MN Ylslt the scnlptor.

Mrs. Jacob Ezekiel and her daughter,
Mrs Esther Hermann, Of Cincinnati, are visiting
Mrs William II. Brauer, Of Henrico. From here
they win go 70 Old Point and thence to New
York, where they win sail for Europe. During
their trip abroad they will visit Sir Moses
Ezekiel, the sculptor, az Rome, where be has re-
sided for many years. The artist is the son OF
the 1rst-named lady and brother Of the latter.
He Is now engaged upon the figure which viii
surinount the private soldiers and sailors
monument being erected on Libby HIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
"a, Richmond Committee Performs
It's Mission.
NJ RECEPTION BY mrs DAVIS
NJ Numbers Introduced by Cap
tain William G. Waller.
CHARMING CONFERENCE.
:, nri, Unable to Give a Decisive An
swI
| aE WILL DO so IN TEN DAYS.
p. ,ramllttt Feel Gfratlv Encouraged by
Htf Manner.
| mDlrGIIER OF TIE CONFEDERACY.
riv Winnie Davis Makes a Delight
fol Impression.
/ nERlL WISE'S FEELING REMARKS.
4 -. psris Deeply Touched by His Aliu-
4 ,i,n.-The Committee Feel That
Thcv Have in Part Accom-
plished Their Object.
nD,TGIIER or TIE CONFEDERACT.
ris Winnie Davis Makes a Delight
fol Impression.
rTRlL WISE'S FEELING REMARKS
,,., psris Deeply Touched by His Allu-
son.-The Committee Feel That
They Have In Part Accom-
pIished Their Object.
- en- 80 corresncndent.l

yrs York. June 23.-The committee ap-
...,.slby the Chamber of Commerce 10
...i., with Mrs. Jefferson Davis. who is
.-r.ag N this city, regarding the reno
~ her husbands remains TO Richmond.
..-,si. m New York this morning about 7
-t,k The following gentlemen were in
i. Marty. General Joseph Il. Anderson
.,-mal1. General Peyton Wise, Hon. j.
r,r- EuysoD, Colonel John b. Cary,
T-s.n ". q. Waller Ga brother-in-law of
w. navi, and q representative of the Dis
s-U-UgRN HEApQCARTERS.
--s,nu.ttce all registered az the New York
--.. a, rhlch plnce the wife Of the late Con-
..,.-,is President and her family are stopping.
-, Anderson, who is well acquainted with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Hostile Indians In Californ's'
ra, tata0raph 10 tho Dispatch.l

Los ANGELES, CAL, June ,.Sd 2S.,,nn ne \, os as
ss'Sh. ', s1snateS nom Lieutenant Brett command
ine detachment In Kerns Canon, dated rtnos nttDs
Village: Come 10 Ariba 70 arrest ,,ars and
.tn rave destrDyed the surveyors MARKS "nu @
,hresten 10 destroy the schools. When we ,,, Gu,
,sre5 the village we were confronted BY sD2JI
MY hostiles armed and stationed SossiIiiy TO the
eaoes. ,,iaD} and light was barely ayerted;
ssyoe go,ce should be sent here Win sne No.
s,ins as anticipate serious trenD,S '"' NV
Ties arc not summarily deait "i.u'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
eREENesvILLE CROPS IMPROVED.
Disturbed by the WhlstIing of Freight En-
gines-Primary Elections.

gines-Primary Elections.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
EuoRIA, June 23.-We have had very hot
weather here lately, but for the past day
or 50 II has gotten little cooler. The seaeona-
bic weather has improved the crops very much.
great annoyance In our village Is the contin-
ued whistling and blowing OF the frelght-trains
at night. The people are disturbed IN their
slumbers, and as there are some very sick chill
dren it has become very Objectionable. IL IL only
necessary for the engineer 70 blow his whistle on
approaching crossings and nearing the depot,
but some Of them give US continued and pro-
longed blow OF the whistle. IL is believed that
the genial and accommodating superintendent
Of the Petersburg division Of the Atlantic-Coast
Line will put q stop 20 this nuisance.
AS TO CANDIDATES.
Your correspondent read with pleasure your
editorial In Sundays issue In reference 10 candi-
dates for the next General Assembly. l allude
20 what you said In regard TO primary and the
candidates 70 enter into an agreement not 10
spend any money for electioneering purposes.
The county campaign just closed here was a
free tight, and candidates were bled most un-
mercifully. In many instances the candidates
made large inroads on their first years salary.
Apart from she demoralizing effect OF this. 10 Is
tough on the candidates.
AFFIRMED.
Judge Hancock afirmed the decision Of the
County Court in the case OF the Commonwealth
%. Carlton Marks, but the Official decision has
not yet been certified down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
yyeber. Chairman Immigration Oo"'n's
si0n.
rBy telegraph TO the DIspaV0n'I

W.sHINorox, d. c.. June 2s--Asslsssns- ne,,.1
secretary Nettloton q 1.-The, shs Ssn & Weber,
Inent, i.ande1t .a Of Immigration at the port OF OF
Nls YORK. 20 proceed 70 Europe ior n,n auy a.
chairman of the Foreign, Imnsgra'iofr of ONO. re-
sIon IN place OF General "ros'e"'i'0'
ssoSenel Weber viii leave New losE ior nue2pe
Ley and wiii be gone about three n'n'nS'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
vARslTlEs AGAIN VICTORIOUS.
A Double Play by Abbott Thurman and
Creenway-The Last Game.

Greenway-The Last Game.
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, June 23.-Beau-
tiful weather, strongly in contrast to that
10 yesterday, greeted the Columbia Athletes OF
Washington, ID. c., and the University OF Vir-
ginia In the second game between these clubs to
day The Varsity boys added another victory 70
the many they have won this season. The game
was more interesting than that OF yesterday, but
too one-slded 20 he exciting.
BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE PLAY.
The special feature was the beautiful double
play OF Abbott Thurman and A. Greenway for
the home team. In the sixth inning Wright, the
catcher for the visitors was struck by hot bail
on tho knee-cap, and got sprained nnger, ne
cessitating a change OF batteries and positions
generally.
THE LAST GAME.
This has ended the last game OF the season BY
the Varsity boys on the homo grounds. They
leave on the Fourth Of July for an extended triI
to several States, going by way OF Richmond
Wa.
THE SCORE.
Following Is the score by innings: R. B.H. 3
Athletics ..... / o o 1 o o o o.
Uniyersities g o 2 8 . x-11
Batteries-FitzsimmOns and Wright, Sprigmar
and Bouche Mcclure and Greenway. Umpire
Mr.. Catchings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Orr FOR NoRTHFlELD.
s,udeats from Various states Highly En-
,ertained In Richmond Yesterday

large number of students who we're en-
,.on,s to Northfeld, Mass, 20 attend the
revuiar summer gathering Of the stuoen's "a Y,
h,sserica. spent yesterday In Richmona anu
right royalty were they entertained. a.. yo,n,
n uaass chrisflan Association during the forenoon
ami several hours we're spent IN music anu re e..
sai sI,afting. while many were driven osef 'ho
civ and Shown the many interesting poin'S'
An gLEaAST LUNCH
.,,.s ,he stuaents we're served with an
49,, ~ ,o,iation. This was under the auspices
~ s,,s ladies Auxiliary and was IN Snatso 2, 4,
a. VIZ Handy Ana tie Misses 6rsgg and biair. ~
was served on tss ssso@H paiidins. nS1h ~ W
na,. ,ss i.nel,eon the company repaired 70 me
,oare,tcent parlors where. prssidea, ,. w;
Tyayers afseg sery pleasant l,tto saafvss 80, -
relscmc. introduced Rev. Dr. hoge' VINO sp0A'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
AcLoUO-5URsT OVER WELDON.
washouts Delayed All the Trains
Damage Promptly Repaired.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatchl
WELDON, N. c., June 23.-There was a
cloud burst over Weldon last night which
did considerable damage. A waterspout caused
a washout on the Raleigh and CASTOR railroad at
Chockyotte creek, near town. All the morning
trains are delayed. A large force OF hands were
put TO work and the damage was repaired by IL
o'clock to-day. Gardens and truck-nelds were
also injured. The rain was local and did not ex-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Four Men Killed, six Wounded.

IBy teIegraph % INC DIspaVVI'I
RICHMOND, KY, June ga construction
train belonging TO the company which is building
the road from this place to Beattyvillo left the
track at Million, five miles from here, yesterday,
| and killed four men--Abner Hagan, Mat West,
Joseph Swopes, and William Dewitt (ail colored).
| Six we're wounded, one losing an arm. Con-
| ductor Stevens was seriously hurt. The men
| who remained I'm the cars were not hurt, but
those who jumped out were caught under the
car az it turned over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
TWO BOARDS OF TRUSTEES MEET.
Important Business Trsnsa
ments for tho CoIored College.

ments for tho Colored College.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
RALE1aH. N. c.. June 29.-Tne Executive
Committee Of the Board of Trustees OF the
Agricultural and Mechanical College met here
to-day. and elected Charles b. fark. OF Raleigh,
assistant instructor in the mechanical depart
ment. Plans for two additional dormltories we're
agreed on
coIoRRD coLLBGlL
The Board OF Trustees Of the '-olored Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College also met this after
noon and elected w. II. Pace president, and
John s. Leary secretary. It was decided 10 ed-
yertse for the most advantageous proposals for
the location OF the college, bids TO be made not
later than August 26th. s. Med. Tate, w. ID.
McKoy. Charles II. Moore, and John $. Leary
we're appointed the executive committee TO con.
fer with the committee OF tho white college, and
make arrangements for conducting tho colored
college here Professionally for period not 70 ex-
ceed one year until the college isreguarly eotab-
lished. The college cannot by law be perma-
nently connected with any existing institution.
PROVISIONAL
It was agreed by the committees 20 equip the
colored college out OF the nrst appropriation un-
the Merrill act, work 10 be done In teaching for
the provisional session by teachers f-om the
white college.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
BRIDeEPoRT's POLICE MUoDLE.
A Decision-Tho Injunction Against Chiei
Rylands Dissolved.
TBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.


BRrDGRPoBT. Conn, June 23.--Judge
Thayer rendered his decision this morn
ing in the celebrated pollce.muddle case, in
which he dissolved the injunction which was
brought against Chief Rylands restraining him
from performing any Ofthe functions Of his oiice.
Immediately after the decision was announced
the Chief took possession OF his ofice. This Is
considered very black eye for City-Attorney
Taylor, and the old board Of police commss-
sloners who are fighEng the mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
THE NASHVILLE BANK FAILURE.
It is Hoped that Business May Soon be
Resumed.
tBy telegraph to tho Dlspatch.l


NASHVILLE. Tenn. June 23.-Up to a late
hour last evening quite crowd of deposl-
tors fingered nj the doors of the Nashville Sa-
wings Bank, which failed yesterday; lion. Jonn
Rubm. attorney for the bank, Is still engaged In
shaping up she assignment. The Messrs. Sax say
that they have put every dollar OF their assets,
both OF the bank and their personal property,
into the assignment. Not only were expressions
Of regret general at the unexpected event, but
proffers OF substantial aid were made inme-
diately from all sides.
The institution has been In existence some
thing over a quarter OF a century, and has been
throughout this period one OF the most highly
esteemed banking houses IN Nashvlle. II 10
bored that within a few weeks business may be
resumed. Among the principal creditors are the
following First National Bank, o3,Sl3; Fourth
National Bank, S22, 2,2G0; American National
RANK. s1g 600: n. Martin, $4,000; A. L. Lam
Jis A Co. SIS, 500; Commercial National Bank
an 600; John S. Branslord, SlO,6O0-au Oh
which parties are secured. The assets, consist.
INC ~ ioans oyer-drafts, stocks bonds, cash, and
real estate, are fully equal TO the liabilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
E,lrible fIome sites at Auction.

Those nearby and beautifully situated Fair
mont Lots 20 be sold on Thursday [to-Inorrow),
25th instant, at O'Clock +. NJ, should be seen
by all I'm quest OF really desirable suburban
homes within easy walking distance nom busi-
ness and at moderate cost.
See advertisement Of j. b. Elan Co. In auc'
tion column and don't miss this chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
- 40 ne MarrIea Tae.aa ay.

, Colonel and Mrs. G. c. Wertenbake-.
of Charlottesville, have issued cards an
nouncing the marriage al their home on Tues
day next OF theirdaughter, Mrs. Rosa Lee Wer-
tenhaker, TO Mr.. Douglas L. Leftwich, the popular
Richmond baritone singer.
AtSt. Patrick's church next Tuesday evening
at quarter to o'clock Miss Mamie 4. farrs'sl,
daughter Of ex-Counciiman Parrater, WIN DO
married 70 Mr.. NJ. j. O'Donneil, Of Pittsourg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24

INVEST in place that is SOLID. High.
land Springs has a steady, sure growth and
is the best place for q home near Rich
mond.
New post-office, stores, school, church,
and purest running water. Money loaned
tor building. L. S. READ, Owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Two small suits.

The following suits were instituted yes
terday In the City Circuit Court:
Richard DuckErdt, an infant, against John ..
Adams; damages $500. suit brought Dy frsoe-
fick Duckhardt next friend 10 plaintiff.
American Preserves Company against George
n pearmnn. DAMAGES $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24

y , expressed great pleasure al knowing tns.
49, Davis mansion was 20 DO USED 70.
- and described with animatlon tse w.
~ Trees which formerly grew IN thelofeu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
Admlnis,rator and Guardian.

n. Ssover qnalined as administrator, with the
win annexed, OF Henry Bruning, deceased The
estate Is valued ~ $4,000. Or. stoyer also
aualned as guardian Of tne infant children Of
deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-24
AFFAIRS AT THE UNIVERSITY.
No Predictions as to Degree-Men-Festivi-
ties at the Finals.

ties at the f1natss
tcorres pondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
University OF VIRGINIA, June 23.-Dr.
Thomas X. Price, who at one time filled the
chair OF Greek at this university and who Is now
professor Of English in Columbia College In New
York city, Is visiting the family OF Professor
John Il. Minor, at the University.
Ii Is hard to predict anything OF the number OF
degree men. The medical and the law professors
are Dusy in looking over the papers OF the sppli-
cants The number Of graduates In the engi-
neering department win necessarily be small
The acadenical department. examinations are
not yet closed.
FESTIVITIES.
The festivities at the finals promises TO be
very gay. Miss Susie Dabney will likely give an
entertainment TO her cousin and guest, MISS
Dabney, OF Texas, this evening. In addition to
the regular final german, which viii DO danced
on Wednesday night In the library the merry
pafter OF dancers feet will be heard on Monday
and Tueeday night. On Monday subscription
german, and on Tuesday the farewell german
OF the "Tilkasp This iast-named organization
the " Tllkas H-is rival Of the Ell Bananas IN
tho field OF secret organizations. Like the khs
Il is composed Of members OF different fratern-
tiee, and embraces many Of The leading spirits
OF the University.