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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
CHARLOTTESVILLE GOSSIP.
Memorial Ceremonies Postponed-MarrI
MT Mechum's-severe storm.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June Especial. !
Since the action of John Bowie Strange
Camp. Confederate Veterans, when they re-
solved TO observe the 18th instant as Memo
rial day, it is understood that the Ladies' Me-
moral Association has requested the camp TO
postpone indefinitely the proposed observ-
ance. The reason for this action is that the
Association. upon whom has devolved the
care and expense Of the soldiers graves, have
ior years been trying 10 get a stand of grass in
the cemetery. This they have at last sue
ceeded IN doing, and they would regret very
much 70 have undono in such short time
what they have been years in accomplishing.
~ Is also understood that the committee in
charge VIII report back TO the camp a recon-
mendation TO the above effect.
MIR: 4. l.. Hughes and Miss JanieJones were
married Oh Tuesday evening at the residence
OF the brides parents at Mediums River, All.
besmsrle county. Rev. Mr.. Southall perform.
ing the ceremony. After the marriaoe tbe
bridal party and number of friends renaired
20 the residence OF the groom's parents, where
an elegant supper was served
A severe wind and rain-storm visited Char.
lottesyille yesterday afternoon about a 40
o'clock. For considerable time the rain fell
in torrents. The wind blew perfect hurri.
cane. 'uprooting q number Of fruit and shade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
Hampton's Public Schools.

HAMPTON, Va. June Especial. IA large,
appreciative and representative audience con-
gregated at the Armory Hall last night to wit
ness tho closing exercises of the Hampton
Graded School. The medal for the best essay
on The Life and Character of General K. f.
Lee" was awarded to Miss Addie &. Richter:
Colonel j. b. Cary. of Richmond, presented
this medal in very handsome manner.
large number of certificates for proficiency
was presented TO the different grades.
A gold pen was presented by the principal
TO Master Frank Harris for greater improve
ment in writing. Badges for highest average
in the other grades were awarded TO Miss
Nellie Wood and Master Howard Bonneville.
The "Schemez medal" for scholarship was
awarded to Miss Mamie HARDWOOD 10y Mr.
Marion Colbert.
This has been one of the most successful
years in the history of this school and the in.
terest in public instruction is growing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
VERY LARGE METEORS.
Several Monsters That Fell in Various
Lands.

Of the vast number of meteors seen in the
SKY, the great majority are of insignificant
sze-mere particles of cosmic dust that are
comepletely consumed on striking the atmos-
phere: yet many of the masses are large
enough to reach the earth's surface, and some
are Of great size quite number being known
that weigh more than 1000 pounds. This list
OF some of the more famous aerolites has Just
been compiled by M. Jacques Leotard: l. The
aeroltie which long served as bench of the
door of the church of Caille in the Maritime
Alps, now III Paris. weight. 1875 pounds. g
The aerohte found iii 1883 at Tucoman, Argen-
tine Republic now in London, weight, 1886
pounds. g. The aerolte discovered in Siberia
by Pallas IN l749, now in Paris, original weight,
1876 pounds. 4. The serolite which fell in 1919
at Santa Rosa, New Granada. weight, 1000
pounds .. The aerOllte which served as an
idol, afterwards as church ornament at
Charcas. Mexico. finally taken to Paris
weight 1880 pounds. 6. The aeroite dis
covered in 1861 at Melbourne The two pieces
one at Melbourne and the other in. London
weigh. together s,040 pounds. 7. The aeroiite.
of Bendego. near Bahia. Brazil discovered
in 1917, and taken to Rio Janeiro in 1876,
weight 1864 pounds. s. The aerolite
which was found near the source of the
Yellow river, China. and was nearly fifty feet
high weight. 26,S00 pounds. g. The great
aerollte OF Tucuman South America; weight,
40,200 pounds. 10. The enormous aerolite dis
covered IN 1878 on q mountain Of the province
OF st. Catherine. Brazil; the combined weight
OF fourteen fragments Is 81 900 pounds. is.
The greatest stone of all, which was discoy.
cred at Ximenes, Mexico, and whose two
pieces have the enormous weight of rs. 600
pounds.-St Louis Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
PETERSBURG.
New Church-Chesterfield Farmers-Storm-
Land Company Chartered.

PETERSBURG VA, June 4.--lSpecial. /
The Methodist church at Chester of which
Rev. j. w. Stiff is pastor, has been taken
down and new place of worship IS now be-
ing erected on the same site. The new church
Will have seating capacity for between Tour
hundred and five hundred persons.
At the commencement exercises OF the te-
male Institute at Bowling Green Miss Lillian
Wilson carried of the donors of vocal medal
ist. Miss Wilson is q daughter OF Rev. X. l.:
Wilson, pastor Of Wesley Methodist Episcopal
church in this city.
There was a considerable storm last night
in this city. and also along. the line OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad as far west as
Sprouts Spring There was also heavy
storm in Dinwiddie county. but as far as
learned no damage of consequence was done.
A meeting OF the farmers and workingmen
of Chesterfield county will be held at the
county courthouse on Friday. June 18th. An
address will be made by Robert Snavely,
State lecturer of the Farmers Alliance, who
will explain the objects and principles of the
Alliance.
Judge d. M. Bernard, of the Hastings
Court of Petersburg to-day granted a charter
30 the Petersburg Southside Addition Land
and Improvement Company, with authority to
purchase lease, convey, exchange and en-
cumber real estate and personal property III
the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George and
Chesterfield. The company is to hold not
less than 800 nor more than 5000 acres of
land, which may be subdivided and laid off
INTO lots for the construction thereon of
dwellings, stores and other buildings.
The capital stock of the company ID not to
be less than $4,000 nor more than 1900, 900.
The principal Office is TO be in Petersburg.
The officers for the first year are 7. A. Frier-
son, of Chattanooga. president; II. W.
George. of Pittsfeld, n. H., general manager;
X. w DeHaven, of Petersburg, secretary;
John n Chipley, of Chattanooga, treasurer,
ton. N. H.; j. Ii. Brown, of Bradford, N. II.
i. S. George of Pittsfeld, n. H.. and Il. j.
Ellsworth of Springfield, Mass, are the
board of directors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
VIRGINIA PIREMEN IN SESSION.
pNceMInSS.Of The Closing Day in DanTlns
Yesterday.
EXHIBIT At THE CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR
Xasiewood Convicted In Lexington OF ma-
Iicious Shooting Closing OF the COM
msnccment Exercises in Danviiie.

DANvrIhx. VA, June 4.-ISpeciaLl line
State Fireman's Association wound up il'
business to-day. The body was called 10
order by President Reid at 10 A. M' ID the
Academy of Music. The Charlottesviiie'
South Boston and Manchester fire depart
ments came last night. The two latter joined
The association: the former was already IN the
fraterpifv The committee on state OF the
order recommended that the association DC
Incorporated, and that the Legislature be me-
mor,ai;zed TO pass law imposing small tax
~ ;rs,rancs companies TO aid in the mainte-
rance ~ The association. The report was
adopted. . e
Henry A. Hills. of Cincinnati. secretary oil
the National Association, was by resolution
recommended for the position OF superintend-
emit of the fire department exhibit al the
Worlds Fair. ...:
The following officers of the Association
xret, elected for the ensuing year; President,
# j. Williams, Charlottesville; Vlce.Iresl-
dent. W. Il. Robinson. of Portsmouth; Treas
urer. Charles Goodrich, OF Alexandra; sec
rotary, George G.. Cumming, OF I1r5sinouttn
Statistician. Iewellyp Lockablll, OF Roanoke
Executive board: n. f. Reid, X. G. Marshall
II. Vance and J. T. Engleby and Ohver
Mountcastle. Legislative committee: II. L.
Marshall. Il. l.. Herbert, Oliver Mount
castle and T. H. Wilcox. Representative 70
National Association, Il. c. Marshall, OF
Portsmouth.
A number Of honorary members OF the AS
rociation were elected among them Mayor
w. 7. Gravely. of this city.
After the usual resolutions OF thanks al
around the convention adjourned TO meet ID
Charlottesville October 8, 1892.
Ia the afternoon there was fremens
grand parade and at night the Danville de-
1artment rendered the visitors banquet.
The final commencement exercises OF the
Roanoke Female College took place tonight.
There were seven members of the graduating
.la
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05

Comments on Current Topics C"''eo A''
Leading Journals.
rpb;Iadolphis Times.l

rPhiladolphis Times.I
The CENSUS Of the United Kingdom INST
completed shows the total population Oh Ire
land to be 4.7O6, 1862, decrease OF 9'Oo per
cant since 1881. This is a greater ra,lo ol
derrease than was shown by either OF .ne wv. ."o
nrecedine censuses though the depopuiae.,fJ ~ =
of ireland has been going on s'eauiy ~; .o' vro
mast half century and with Iap'uIy un,
known in any other part OF tne ci'iii~eu
world. 1 :, ,o.r ,vos
ieS 5o7 By 1851 it had fallen to 6,6I4,2l,
tbe loss Of nearly one-ffth being largely by
an,;gration 10 the United States. In the fol
lowing decade the loss was ll.50 per cent;
from, Is6I 10 1871 il was 6.65 per cent. and
from 1871 to 1881 10 was i.i0 per cent. In hity
Years Ireland has lost 4, 706. l62 from popula;
ZION of 1876. 5g7, or 49, SO per cent. Inc actnai
loss il, of course. greater than this when
allowance is made for the natural increase Dy
births. And still the remnant that are leit
find it hard TO make living. ,,,-
These bare figures constitute III tnemselveS55
one of the strongest indictments that couil
mo framed against the political conditions 10
which Ireland has been subjected conditions
which have made expatriation the only resort
of more than one-haf the people OF .he
country. Fifty years more OF the same policy
will depopulate Ireland entirely, and then the
English will doubtless be able to govern IL 70
their satisfaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
WYTHE COUNTY.
Democrats Disappointed Over the Wythe-
Vile, Va, Elections.

Vile, Va, Elections.
WYTHEvILLE. VA, June Especial THE
Democrats were much disappointed in the de-
feat of their candidate for Commonwealth
attorney, it being the only Office they were
very anxious TO carry. This election was
almost conceded by Republicans even for
some hours after the polls closed. The very
inclement weather. no doubt, much affected
the result.
The county supervisors we're largely elected
upon the road issue, the country people es-
pecially being Just now much Interested in
Improving the county roads. A mass-meet-
ing of the citizens will be called, who will
petition the supervisors TO put TO the popular
vote proposition authorizing the supervisors
to expend one hundred thousand dollars on
the roads This can be done without lncreas-
ing the taxes, and would be OF great benefit
to the county. 1t is proposed TO repair all
the roads and macadamize about ninety miles
The commencement of Plumer- Memorial
Female College is in progress this week. The
baccalaureate sermon, preached before the
young ladies and large congregation Sunday
from the text, Her daughters shall be like
corner-stones polished after the simlitude of
a palace by the Rev. James Little, Of your
city. was fervid and graceful address. The
truths so beautifully set forth in his discourse
should be never failing inspiration
TO women since they may be not
only the ornaments of society but corner
stones binding into strength. harmony, unity
and safety the fabric of life. The concert
and recital by the music and elocution
classes last evening were an enjoyable and
creditabie entertainment. An art reception
will be given by the Art class" this after
noon and the graduating exercises take place
this evening. Misses Helen Moore and Carrie
Alexander are the full graduates.
The Wytheville Male Academy holds its
closing exercises tomorrow afternoon. The
contest for the debaters and orators medals
will take place at the same time.
Several families of summer boarders have
arrived at Wytheville The season opens
early and will be a crowded one from present
indications.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
nIeagre Pay.
rPhiIadelphia Telegraph.1


Another congressman finds that he cannot
live on IS GOO year Representative Herbert,
Of Alabama, at the end of his next term pro-
poses TO return to private life to resume his
law practice. The interesting question Is
opened up again as TO the salaries of members
of Congress Within tho past few years II
has become a very common thing for our
national lawmakers to resign on account. OF
themeagre pay offered in the public service.
Senator Chase retired for this reason; Senator
Aldrich some time ago announced his de
termination 70 return 10 the law. Last
fall Representative Peters of Kansas and Ben
Butterworth refused denominations because
of the same desire to look after their personal
fortunes. 1t may be that the honor of the
thing. without any salaries, is enough IN Eng.
land and Germany 10 keep the best class of
men in the Parliaments of those two coun-
tries, but honor does not count for much on
this continent. Here. too, the distances are
so much greater that man cannot be at
Washington and conduct his business athome
at the same time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
Kansas Farms.
Wilmington On. c. Start


The man who buys a mortgaged farm in
some parts OF Kansas and takes possession of
it TO live upon it. don't have pic mic all the
time. This was the experience of one
Oscar Kinlesperger who bought little farm
in Jewell county which was sold by the
sheriff TO satisfy a mortgage, and with his
family took possession. He had Just time to
of the neighbors called upon him
accompanied by bludgeons, shotguns
and other suggestive articles. and
informed him that it was their unanimous
opinion that he had better pack his traps with
in given time. beginning at once. and yacate
the premises, which rather than cause hard
feeling he thereupon did. and then without
more ado the forty neighbors reinstated the
elected owner, who had more mortgages than
he could conveniently manipulate. There is
a good deal Of that kind Of thing being done
in Kansas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
Monument to the Gray and Blue.

San ANTONIO Tex, June 4.-On Memorial
day Charles A. Ogden, a lawyer of much
prominence delivered the principal address.
He advocated with much earnestness the
building of gigantic monument which
should overtop the Washington monument,
and TO be erected in memory of the valor and
patriotism OF Federals and Confederates
alike. The G. A. r. post took up the matter
and extended an invitation to all posts of the
u. A. X. and camps Of Confederate veterans
TO cooperate III the movement Many vete-
rams of Texas have been heard from. and the
invitation will be extended outside the State
IL IS expected 10 assume national character
IN short time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
FLUTANNI COUNT.
Farmers Mt Work After the Elcction-Aimost
Tragedy.

COLUMBIA. Va, June 4.-tSpeciai.I-Ihe re-
cent fight for the county Offices hereaoout
az we'll as throughout tho State seems TO nave
amounted TO little more than n slight Skin
mish. and our farmers are continuing TO give
their more serious attention TO. the great
problem of making two blades of grass grow
where one grew before" But O. long dry
spell, followed by long wet spell, has con-
siderably retarded operations in this line.
Very Lttle tobacco is planted. and the corn
planting IS scarcely finished. Wheat is look
inc better than usual, and the hay crop is fine.
Our little town was very near being the
scene OF tragedy few days ago. The little
grandchild Of Mr. Thomas Seay was poisoned
by its colored nurse giving 1t portion OF the
contents of bottle of laudanum for the sup
posed purpose of inducing sleep. Forum
ately. after strenuous exertlons the child was
restored.
The Alliance people in those parts are
generally in full accord with the Democratic
party and Cleveland still seems TO hold the
popular favor as the next presidential candi-
date among all ranks of both these organiza-
tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
Desire of CoIored Men 20 Become White
New York SUM-

Bishop Turner. a colored prelate of the
African Methodist Episcopal denomination;
made some curious statements about colored
people in his sermon of last Sunday IN
Brooklyn. He spoke of desire OF colored
men to become white. and expressed his DIS
approval of such desire on their part. he
told of colored lady who assured him that
she would gladly be skinned i skinning
would leave her white. and he alleged. that
she fell in his esteem after making this re;
mark He said that great many coiored
people believed that they would turn white
on going to heaven, but he informed them
that they would not thus lose their identity IN
the resurrection.
We are disposed to say that we are inclined
to express our approval OF Bishop Turner
remarks on this interesting subject; Inc
colored men who desire to become, white are
unworthy Of their complexion: the colored
lady who is ready 10 be skinned for the sake
of becoming white deserved to fall in his
esteem, and as for the colored people VINO
hope to be white in heaven we need only say
that they were properly warned against IN
diligence in such hope.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
SIR CHARLES CONFESSION.
He Says Mr.. Blaine Did Not Agree With Him
and Sir John Macdonald.

OTTAWA, ONT, June 4.-The papers in re-
ference to the negotiations between the Gov
eminent of the United States and the Cana
dian Government were laid before Parliament
yesterday. The main point of interest is the
confession of Sir Charles Upper that Mr..
Blaine said he did not agree with the refer
ence which he'd been made by Sir Charles
Upper and Sir John Macdonald as to the ini-
tistive of the proposed informal discussion
between the Dominion and the United States
representatives. Contrary to what these
gentlemen had talked on the stump, the mi
tiative had come from Sir Julien Pauncefote.
Sir Charles completely absolves the Presi-
dent and Mr. Blaine from any discourteous
intentions in postponing the negotiations
until October 18th
Many important letters in the negotiations
have been withheld pending receipt of per-
mission from the Government at Washington
for their production.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
CARDINAL GIBBONS.
He VIII Leave in "A Few Days for Rest and
Recuperation.

BALTIMORE, June cardinal Gibbons will
leave Baltimore in few days under the advice
of his physician for rest and recuper-
alton. While his sickness was more serious
than was at first supposed. and he
shows the effects of it plainly. there
is nothing alarming in his condition and he is
improving every day Only a little time, quiet
and care are needed for his recovery. He is
the grip, coupled with malarial fever, was az
grayated by his getting wet in a rain-storm
while attending TO his duties in Southern
Maryland. which brought on a chill.
He has not yet determined where he will go,
but probably to Atlantic City. Letters and
kilograms from all parts Of the country have
been received at the Cardinals residence
anxiously inquiring for his health. and he has
large number Of personal callers every day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05

trees. Part Of large porch on University
ayenue was demolished. -
woytbv ooiored man of Tree Union. TINS
county. are expected here to-day. lie was 81
work In mine in West Virginia when ne was
caught undera mass Of falling earth. kiiiins
him instantly. ,,.u .h;s
Mr.. John w. Maupin, near Whitehall, TINS
county. Is quite III, =, whit.
Mr.. Leigh waddell will address the "h''e-
hall Alliance next Saturday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
THE COTTON CROP CURTAILED.
Recent Cold Spells Reduce tho Production
TO 60 Per Cent.
TO INVITE PRESIDENT HARRISON.
A Committee OF Representatives from All
the Southern States Will Request His At
tendance at the Southern Exposition.

RALEIGH. n c.. June 4.-ISpecial.]-News
is received here this evening from all over
the cotton section of this State that tho
damage by the recent cold spells and rains
has been so great that tho crop this year
cannot possibly exceed 60 ercent. oflast year.
LITTLE BENNY TO BE INVITED.
President Harrison has designated June
10th as the day upon which he will receive the
committee which has been appointed from
Southern States TO invite him and his Cabinet
TO attend the Southern Exposition in this
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05

Visit Bedford County-Body of the Suicide
Not Found.

fYNcHBUBG. Va. June Especial IA
very severe wind-storm passed over Bedford
City and portions of Bedford county last night.
doing much damage 10 crops and property.
Several houses were unroofed and trees and
fences blown down.
For the accommodation Of persons wishing
to come to the commencement of Roanoke
College from points on the various divisions
Of the Norfolk and Western railroad from
which excursion tickets are not sold the facul-
ty will arrange to have special rate tickets put
on sale at such places if notice is given in good
time that such tickets are wanted.
The body of the young stranger who
drowned himself last Monday at the Free
bridge oAer James river in this city has not
yet been recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
OPEN ALL THE YEAR.

These Hotels are new and handsomely ,p,
nished. with modern conyeniences, running
supplied with mineral water from neighborin.
springs. They are within 100 yards of the Ns,nss
raj Bridge.
They are reached by the Cheasapoaka ana
Ohio railway and tho Norfolk and Western ri
road. All trains are met with coaches. bo.,
Office. ticket, express, and telegraph Offices -
the hotels. The Hotels are so feet Above ,ba
sea. overlook broad valleys and are surrounded
by forests.
The Natural Bridge Magnesia Spring il sl,r
ated within few feet Of Forest Inn. The yater,
are diuretic. Alternative and tonic.
Music from July 70 October.
Board por day, 80 to 81 board per week. si2 a
to s2i; board per month, ESQ to s75.
An excelant livery attached.
DR. John F. Woodward, Of Richmond. Y.
resident physician. .
je5-lm i. G. PEYTON, Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
Hanged without Confessing.

EOBIGNAL, orr, June 4.-Narcisse La
ROGUE was hanged this morning for the murder
of Mary and Eliza McGonagle last October
The drop fell at S:05 o'clock The execution
was probably the most expeditions on record.
Exactly five minutes from the time the hang
man pinioned his arms Larocque was swung
into eternity. He died without a word and
without the slightest sign of fear. He made
no confession. Larocoues victims were the
children of James McGonagle, farmer. and
were aged fourteen and twelve years respec-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
ORANGE COUNTY.
Pleasant Farming Weather-County III
nnnces-Tbe Third Party.

nnnces-The Third Party.
ORANGE COUNTY, Juno 4.-[SpecialJ-Ihe
sunshine kisses the poor mans garden
this morning, refreshed and invigorated by
the recent rains. At this writing there are
many acres yet to be planted in corn here.
The finances of our county do not appear TO
be in a healthy condition. The needy school.
teachers have been forced to sell their school
drafts at a big discount, and the public roads
are menace TO all.
We anxiously watch Mr.. Powells condition,
and his friends and patrons here sincerely
hope that God will bless the remedies used
for his restoration and restore him to many
years of useful lie.
The third party is much discussed about
here. and the prevalent opinion seems de-
cidedly against it.