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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-11

The wheat returns relate TO spring wheat
only. the average for the whole breadth
advancing somewhat during the month.
The Improvement is general except IN
Washington where hot winds injured the
prospect III some districts, and the State
returns outside Of this State and Miscon-
sin closely approach the standard for COM
parison. The principal States are; Wis
consin. 70. Minnesota, %; Iowa, So; Ne
braeka. q 4: North Dakota, 90 South
Dakota, 50: Washington. 30.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The Blues bazaar offered quite a lively
scene last evening. The articles IN the seve-
raj booths were sold at very low figures, and
the canvassing for votes on the several prizes
was eagerly kept up by the friends of the re-
spectlve candidates.
The vote on the sword and belt for the most
popular officer in the State closed last even
ing. Captain Hutcheson being the winner, who
received $50 votes
The uniform for the most popular officer in
the city was won by Captain Euker, VINO re-
celved $50 votes
The watch for the most popular policeman
was won by NJ. }. Griffin wlth490 votes j. J..
Powell received 300 and JOyner 113 votes.
The medal for the most popular young lady
was awarded to Miss Ferrandina.
The bazaar viii positively close this even
ing. The ladies will be at the building at
noon. and during the afternoon all the goods
left over viii be sold
Az 10 o'clock this evening the horse and
buggy and the piano Will be ratfled of All
holders of communication tickets with coupons
are expected to turn them in before that time.
The votes on the pair of trousers for the
most popular sOldierand on the suit of clothes
for the most popular captain of the First
regiment VIII also close this evening
At the same time a lady's gold watch will be
voted 70 the most popular lady assistant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Personal and General.

Mr.. c. II. Causey, Jr., of Norfolk, is in the
citv the guest of Mr.. II. l.. Denoon.
Mrs. l.. w. Smith has returned from a
visit in Hanover county to her home, No 10
north Beech street.
The ambulance was called yesterday at 2lQ
o'clock TO 1909 Broad street. where a cOlOred
man had cramp colo
The Howitzers drilled last evening. Many
ladies were there. 1t was probably the last
drill before the anniversary.
Rev. William S. Campbell, of the Presby-
terian church of Henrico County, has re-
ceiyed call to Milton, n. G.
Captain Richard Brooke was much better
Yesterday and was able to take ride during
the afternoon.
Governor Mckinney will be prevented by
BUSINESS from accompanying the visitors
from this State TO Mount Vernon on Friday.
The registration books were open in the
city yesterday. but everything around the
various precincts was very quiet and those ID
charge had little TO do
regular meeting of the City Democratic
Committee was held Yesterday evening, but
besides routine work little other business was
transacted.
Clement Randolph. colored, was arrested
last evening by Officer Butler, of the First
police station, for cutting Clement Christian
during a fight last SATURDAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Y. NJ. &. A. Boat Club.

A meeting of the members of the boat club
of the Young Mems Christian Association was
held last night with Mr.. 5. w. Travers IN the
chair and Mr. 5. L. Pulliam acting as secre-
tary.
The finance committee reported on the sub
scriptions received. and on motion Of Mr.. 4.
McCluer ii was decided 10 have the commit
tee canvass in a systematic way.
On motion Of Mr.. James Gordon il was de-
cided that as soon as the sum OF 1850 has been
collected out Of the subscriptions, outside OK
membership fees. the executive board OF the
club shall have power 70 give out the con-
tract for the erection Of the boat-house. =,
The committee on nominations reporteu
the following ticket for officers Of the club
which was elected:
c. T.. McCluer president; s. I. Pulliam,
secretary: James Gordon. captain.
Louis NJ. K Judkins. Clarence Werner;
Leroy Grant and VI. l.. Dawson were elected
members of the executive board IN conlune'
ton with the officers of the club.
On motion of Mr. McCluer Secretary Cand-
lish was added to the executive board as an
ex-officlO member.
All further details were left 70 the executive
board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
CAPTAIN VERNEY EXPELLED.
In the Midst Of Profound Silence the House
Of Commons Remove bis Name.
PRELIMINARY In CASE OF De COBAlN.
Stops Taken in the House to Prevent tho
Spread of Infiuenzn.--An Attempt to
XIII the Czarowitz.
fBy Cable 20 The Times.l

LONDON, May 12-In the House of Commons
to-day Mr. William Henry Smith, the Govern
ment leader, moved the expulsion from that
body of Captain Verney, member of the
House for Buckinghamshire, who was re-
Gently convicted on the charge of procuring
girl under twenty-one years Of age for inn
moral purposes.
In making the motion Mr. Smith asked the
speaker whether Captain Verney. following
the usual course, should attend on special
order and answer the charge at the bar Of the
House. The speaker replied as Captain Yer
ney had been convicted on his own COMES
sion the House would consider that fact. and
agree that his presence was unnecessary.
Mr.. Smith thereupOn formally repeated his
motion, which recited that it was impossible
that Captain Verney could longer remain a
member of the British House of Commons.
The motion was seconded by Rt. Hon.
Henry Campbell Bannerman Gladstone Lib
oral). In the midst of profound silence the
speaker put the motion. which was agreed
to.
As preliminary to the expulsion of De Co
BAN, the Tory member for Belfast, accused
of unnatural crimes. the Rt. Hon. Plunkett,
Conservative member for Dublin University,
to-day moved for copy Of warrant OF the ar
rest.
TO PREVENT INFLUENZA.
In the House of Commons Right Hon. d.
Plunkett for the public buildings department
stated thas he had ordered that Parliament
house be cleaned and fumigsted with sulphur
during the holidays. he having been informed
on good authority that sulphur was the best
preventative of the spread of influenza. the
microbe of which, Mr. Caldwell. NJ. F., de
clared were probably be pTesentin multitudesin
the chamber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
PRICE TWO CENTS.
THE KTNG1N FIRE.
Books and Papers Believed TO be safe-eirease
nnr

DOCKS anu ldDeTs Dtli6ttu 10 DO 1tff-Asre14S
Burning.
A large crowd surrounded all day yester-
day the smoking ruins Of the Kingan q Co.
pork packing establishment.
Literally nothing which fire could destroy
was saved from the burning flames and it
wasfully7 = o'clock yesterday morning before the
fire was fully extingushed. The great building
was filed from cellar 70 garret with lard and
pork of all kinds. and before the fire had con-
sumed itself the cellar became almost filed
with grease which was extracted by the
heat. This foated. of course. on top of the
water and finally caught fire, which added
much fury 10 the destroying element. Every
piece of woodwork about the building was
either burned entirely or badly charred,
but both the safe and vault seemed
TO be in good condition and showed no signs
of having been tampered with before the fire.
Mr.. John s. Munce. the manager OF the house,
said yesterday TO a TINES man that be was ut
terly at u loss as TO the cause OF the IRE. He
knew OF nothing that could possibly cause
any one TO desire 10 burn them out. but after
consultation with Chief Fuller ho
feels satisfied that the building
caught fire from the rear. They
do not believe. however that the flames
originated in the smoke-house. The general
comment is that the fire was managed excel.
lently. The men were never known TO work
harder. and the cool judgment of the officers
is complimented. II seemed wonderful that
the flames were confined within the four
walls. Mr.. Munce said he was more than
pleased with the skill and hard work shown
by all.
The cellar was being emptied yesterday by
opening the sewer on Fifteenth street. The
boy who was arrested on suspicion was dis
charged. as there was no evidence that he
was the cause of the fire. The firm resumed
business yesterday in the Blanchard ware
house. and moved into it large supply Of
goods which they had in the depot The loss
on the stock is estimated at between $4,000
and 140 900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
SECOND EFENTNG.
Two and Half Hours OF Music Mt the May
Festival.

The second concert of the Music Festival last
evening was in every respect superb one, su-
perior in many ways 10 that Of Monday evening.
The house was much better filled. and the en-
thusiasm so unbOunded as to double the long
programme with encOres. The audience was
brilliant IN appearance. evening dresses being
In abundance. and the majority were
musical in their tastes, and showed great
discrimination in their applause. The con
cert opened with the familiar ann
hauser overture. which was rendered
with great spirit and fire, Mr.. Herbert having the
faculty of inspiring his men to their best work.
his earnest manner and thorough musician
ship being contagious and irresistible. A poor
orchestra would play well under ms leadership,
and with such an excellent band as he brings
here splendid results are matter OF course.
The orchestra work throughout the evening was
excellent in every respect IN the purely or
Chestral numbers, and in the accompaniment
their work was not only acceptable, but more
than that-interesting and often inspiring.
Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker appeared
for the first time. she sang tne
dramatic soprano, true in lntonatlon' good
enunciation and great breadth OF concepuon
Dr. HopkInsOn the baritone sang an ara Win
piano in excellent style; lie has prll!lant, anti re-
sonant voice, capable Of a good deal OF expires.
sion, and his aria from Trompeter' was one OF
the gems OF the evening
Miss Rose Stewart maintained the good
opinion formed by her last night singing, rem
dering the "Cayatina" from Der hrelschutZ,
and the Pages aria from Figaro" with great
purity, sweetness and feeling.
traulein Aus der One, the pianiste, took the
honOrs Of the evening She is unmistakably the
greatest pianste now in this country. Her per-
tormance Of the List concerto created per-
feet Juror. The ylgor and force of her playing
It's magnetism and fsCile virtuosity carried the
house by storm and an imperative encore fol-
lowed. Her Chopin selections later on the pro
gramme were beautifully played, and again the
audience insisted on a repetition late as 1t was.
The concert IN every detail a superb one.
heightened by repetitions of almost every num-
her TO over two ana One-half hours. The only
people 10 leave the hall were those from neigh
boring towns. who were compelled 10 forego the
beautiful music TO catch their train. A large
number of visitors from all over the State are
pre- ent each evening.
This evenings programme IS the grandest OF
all and the "Stabat Mater" and "kalr Ellen
Will form a fitting elimination to the hnest
musical festival ever held in Virginia. The list
Of soloists includes Mrs. Walker, Miss Gertrude
Edmands. br. Parker. DR.. Hopkinson and the
veteran Myron Whitney. The festival chorus.
which made such a success Monday evening,
will have full scope in the choral works and the
oratorio evening will be the grandest OF all the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
In the Courts.

United States Commissioner. The contin-
ued case of Oliver p Tice was before United
States Commissioner Atkins yesterday after
noon on the charge of selling liquor without
a license.
Tice. it is alleged. kept gambling place on
Broad street. and during the game would
send out for liquor and retail it 10 those who
were at the tables
Several witnesses were examined. but the
commissioner decided there was not suffi-
cient evidence 10 make case and lice was
dismissed
Poice Court. Laura Brooks (colored),
James Frederick George Jackson (colored),
Eddie Cox colored). Larkln Gill. and John
Watkins (cOlored) were arraigned yesterday
for being drunk, and had to pay the usual
fines.
Lizzie Amelia (colored) had to pay s5 fine
and cost for trespassing on the premises OF
Carrie Blakey and assaultng her.
John II. King lcOlored was sent TO jail for
four months for stealing dress and basket
from CornelIa Randolph
Henry Carr lcolored had 70 pay $3.50 and
cost for assaulting Louisa Russell.
Allen Marshall. the colored boy who was ar
rested at the time of the fire at klngan AZ Co.'S
establishment as a suspicious character, was
discharged, there being no evidence against
him.
HenrtcO County Coui.-The County Court
will meet to-day, and the grand jury VIII be
called at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Judge Minor was at the courthouse lot
little while yesterday. and issued naturallza-
ton papers 10 John Powell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Binrnmn Exhibition.

A grand biorama exhibition was given last
evening in the large hall of the Young Mems
Christian Association for the benefit of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union. 4
large canvas was stretched across the plat
form. on which u number of fine stereopti-
con.yiews We're presented to "a large audience.
The pictures comprised a collection of me-
chanical views, scenes from the life Of the
Saviour and miscellaneous collection of
chromatic effects and portraits of prominent
men.
During the intermissions and after the per-
fOrmance the ladies served some choice re-
freshments in an adjoining room.
On Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock a
matinee will be given for the children, and a
small admission fee of ten cents will be
charged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
ST. JOHNS RECTOR.
Rev. DIR. Burton's Name TO be Proposed fol
Bishop.

A special telegram to The TINES from
Savannah, Ga. last evening said The
name of Rev. DIR. Lewis w. Burton. rector Of
81. Johns church, Richmond, Va, will be
presented before the Episcopal Diocesan
Convention. which meets here tomorrow, IA
a candidate for Bishop, 10 succeed Bishop
Beokwith. He IS said to be heartily endorsed
who states that he would if elected hll the
position with honor to himself and the
Church"
DIR. Burton has been the rector of st.
Johns church for several years, he having
succeeded the late DR.. Weddell. He is much
beloved by his congregation and highly es,,
teemed by all who know him.. The work and
influence of old St Johns has widely in
creased since he began his ministry here. DR..
burton came here from Clavaland- Ohin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The Great Council Of the Supreme Order Of
Red Men viii meet in annual session in this
city to-day. The delegates viii assemble at
Odd-Feows' Hall az II A. VI.
There are about half a dozen tribes in this
city and two i'm Manchester, while there are
over fifty in the State.
r. l.. Traylor. of Petersburg. is the present
Great Sachem while Captain Otto +. Wise is
Great Chief Of Records, who has recently
been appointed to fiji the vacancy caused by
the death of George W. Hall, of Petersburg.
George w Toby, of Manchester, is Great
Keeper Of Wampum.
The reports Of the various officers will be
presented to-day. and after the transaction Of
some routine business the officers for the en-
suing wear will be elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
More Forest Fires.

DrTUrH. MINI, MAY r. Heavy forest, fires
are raging on the Wisconsin shore. and the
whole head of the lakes j, enyeloped IN smoke;
Sonth Superior and New ST. Louis, Wis, we're
received here this afternoon. he 81. Louis
Land Company have sent out large force s.9 9i
men with buckets TO do what they can toWarus
rbecking The flames The forests in the lmnle-
date vicinity of Duluth are also burning. he
cifv ire department has been called on ana IS
now playing upon the flames; H.,
the farmers OF this vicinity have been ont day
and night fighting a severe fire. over 5.H9
acres of woodland have been burned over ana
The entire region is filled with smoke Inc nre
!. rn,, n.liered 70 be under control.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
ResnIts of tho Tnrf.

The entries for the Guttenburg races to-
day are:
beaten horses Nengeur, 1l6; Defendant: 40;
Vosburg. 100: Morrstown, l07; Muligan,
Chickasaw. Quibbler, 100; Architect lOi;
King Arthur, Discount. 10l; Flagrant. 80.
Second race, three-quarters of mile sell
inc beaten horses -Westfeld. il6; lima Is.
Anomaly. Forest King. 1l2 King Otto Van
ouish. 10. AmbOy, 104, RiptOn, lO3; Cascade,
i0l: Algebra (hly), ~.
Third race, three-Quarters Off mile, selling
Sparling. 40: Meriden. l0S; Sallie Harper,
l67 Pilgrim. l05: Chapman, Amazon, Ruby,
lO4: Genmound, Derango, l02 Little Minnle@
Fourth race one mile and half handicap
-Longstreet. 124: Badge, 1l6; Text lO4; De
faulter, lO2; lie Panto, 50.
Fifth race. tive-eighths of mile-Autocrat,
Charley Post l15; John Atwood, Eclipse, ITO;
Terrell, Wendaway, 1877: Queen or Irumps.
Otty. Sunday, l04 Censor. 81:
Sixth race. one mile. selling -Blackthorn,
1l8 Firehy. ll5: William DAILY, Jr. Bohemian,
ia Harrison, 10; ClifwoOd 107; Garrison. 1876;
MOhican, 103 Duke John, lO2; John Day, W;
Spendall, 95; Pokeno. SO.
Following are the results:
First race. three-Quarters Of a mile, beaten
hosses- -Defaulter first, St. Patrick second.
lima b. third. Time, 1854.
Second race, six and one-haf furlongs,
three-year-olds, selling Baldwin FIRST Sir
George second, Emma j. third. Time, I:22$4
Third race. five-eights of a mile two-year-
olds. madens-Artight first. Petulant second.
Bratton third. Time. l:0l.
Fourth race. three-quarters of mile. sell
ing Charley Post first, Sunday second. Red
Elm third. Time, 4sA.
Fifth race, one and one-quarter miles, sell
inq-Little jim first, Success second, Troy
third. Time, 21l}4.
sixth race. seven -eghths of a mile. selling
Sandstone first, Romance second, Count
Lima third
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Tn be Presented to the Camp.

At the meeting of Lee Camp next Friday
evening life-size portrait ot the late General
John X. Cooke will be presented 10 the Camp
by its members.
Major n. V. Randolph will make tho pre-
sentation address. and Captain Alexander W.
Archer was 20 have received Il. He now being
a Juror in the Grymescase will, 1t IS prooaoie'
preclude him from doing 50.
All friends of the Camp are invited 70 DO
praSent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
THE OPERI-HOUS USE.
Judge Witt Gives Permission for 1t to Re
Opened.

Opened.
If a man wanted to write play called I'm
the Soup" he could have easily gotten plot
at the Broad-street 0pera-House on Monday
evening
As it was, scene was enacted entitled
The Copper. or Authority Obeyed." for just
as the curtain was about TO be raised Sergeant
Cosby, of the Second station. mounted the
stage and stated If performance was given
he would arrest everybody in the house.
OF course, everybody did not want 20 be
arrested and soon the audience were out OF
sight. The actors and actresses followed
shortly after, and darkness and silence was so
dense in a short time In the house that one
could have heard p cough drop.
Judge 5. b. Witt was informed OF the pro-
ceedings yesterday, and was indignant that
any one should have usurped his authority.
He at once informed the present managers Of
the house that they could keep the establish
ment open: that if a disorderly house was
kept they would be indicted and fined. but
until he gave authority for the place TO be
closed it could remain open.
Acting on the permission the establishment
was in full blast last evening. and to medium
sized audience the artists" and artlstes"
gave performance.
The acts" done were certainly of variety
cast. but there was nothing objectionable.
On the contrary some of the dancing, slack.
rope walking and singing was good.
The management will give performances
each evening this week. and the proceeds will
pay the performers fares out of town.
Many of them have dates IN other cities
that have to be reached by Monday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The funeral of Mrs Mary Armistead FRAY
ser took place Yesterday from the Second
once knew and loved her. The services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Kerr. The remains
were Inferred in Hollywood. The following
were the pall-bearers: Active. b. Kidd,
William Archer, ". r. Royster, II. W;
Stamper. W. q. Waler.S II. Hawes, Colonel
J. s. Cary. and Or. h. G. Crouch. Honorary
Judge T. c. Minor, Il. b. Munford, Alfred
Shields. s. y. HaliburtOn..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
RenIe- Powell.

Miss Maud Powell Was married to Mr. William
T. Beale last night at the RESIDENCE OF me
brides mother 9222 Nenable street; The cere-
monv was performed by Rev. Mr.. Phaup, pastor
of Howard Grove church. L..
After the ceremony the wedding party drove
10 the residence OF Mr. ). II; Marshall on east
served ,;, Mas,
OF this city. A. ~ po,io,oir
Powell Of THr TINES composing room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

PHILADELPHIA Pa, May l2-Ihe siNty-thir9
birtbldav Of George W. Childs was celebrated
by the ypographica Union Of phade,P9da erPodneea ea
L, bovin0 The wi YES and sWeethearts OF the prln-
terspresent. Among the letters read was one
from Secretary Blaine. NJ Chuds
Cablegrams were. received by III Hr, Illus Hor'
throurhout the day from England france; Ger-
man and kilograms from all parts Of the Union.
Many floral tributes were sent to MS once Dy
printers and other friends during the Day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The present financial condition Of the State
Bank Of Virginia is as follows: Capital stock
1900 600 surplus and undivided profits, s22o'-
0O0.
In 1881 the average individual deposits
were sG40 900, and they have now advanced
~ 81. 10S, ,000-a fiattering showing indeed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Non-secret Endowment.

Old Dominion Assembly, Non-Secret En-
dowment order. was instituted last evening
al Tholls Hall The meeting was called to
order by Edgar r. Howe, the supreme or;
eanizer. who, after explaining the aims and
Objects of the order. organized the assembly
with the following officers: G. f. Mitchell.
president; Joseph Hancock, vice-presldent;
br Robert Jockey secretary: John IL. Nagie,
treasurer: j. r.. Holland. counsel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Pota,oes Go West.

SAVANNAH. Ga, May i2.-.Ispeci9al line Inc
first carload of new potatoes Tor the Wes. .niS
season was shipped to-day. Last season truck
was shipped West for the first time, and as
that market was found more profitable than
the North heavy shipments will be made thus TINS
wear Truckers say potatoes will average s5OO
an acre this season. The bulk of the cabbage
has also been sent West, and 1t is freely pre-
dicted that in a season or two more than nan
of the product of this territory anc floriua
will 90 in that directlnn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
ConnciI Committees.

The Relief of the Poor Committee was not
accompanied by the Finance Committee yes
tcrday afternoon, and. as a consequence, the
inspection Of the almshouse of the city was
postponed until some later date
The former committee, however, held
meeting and awarded contracts for supplies.
The Council Committee on Ordinances met
last evening, but no business was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

CHICAGO. May 12-The foreign exhibits
committee has decided 10 send Ex-Governor
Thomas'M Waller of Connecticut to London
10 represent the Columbian Exposition. The
duties of the Office will probably lead Coy
ernor Waller pretty much over Europe. 1t
will be his business TO secure exhibits and to
furnish information to all Europeans who
hannen 10 ask Tor II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The Spanish steamship " Guido" entered
Yesterday at the custom-house coastwise
from Newport News and cleared for Liver
pool. Her cargo consisted of 2,376 bales of
cotton. valued at Sllf,O4s; $50 tierces of to-
bacco. valued at 100000; cars of lumber,
valued at 300. S52 cases of shuttle blocks,
valued at 1850, and $50 head Of cattle val
ned at sol 2sO