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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
ASSOCIATIONS UORH.
The Young Mems Educational. CIasses-Pres-
ents Received.

Applications Of members of the Young
Mems Christian Association to be admitted to
the educational classes, which will be opened
early next month, are being presented to Sec
rotary Candlish every day, and good atten-
| dance OF the several classes has already been
secured. The classes for shorthand and
for typewrtlng are receiving the largest at
tendance, and, the number of seats being
limited, there IS only room for few more
applicants in either of the two classes.
Members who are DESTROYS to join any of
the educational classes are compelled TO make
q deposit OF one dollar for each class before
the end Of this month. This deposit will be
refunded at the end of the session TO those
who have attended the classes regularly
A change has been made in the personnel
OF the officers of the Association. Mr.. Richard
tasley was yesterday appointed Librarian.
Mr.. Easley was up to the present time with
Mr.. John X. West manager Of the Equitable
Life Assurance Company in this city.
Mr.. Easey will also act rs assistant secre-
tary during the absence Of Mr. James s. At
kinson. who is at present confined to his room
by sickness. Mr.. Atkinson was at one time
critically i'll. but he is greatly improved at
present. He hopes to be able 10 attend 10 his
duties again in about two weeks.
Mrs. Clements, of the Conservatory of Mu-
sic. has presented the Association with a beau
tiful lambrequin for the mantelpece in the
parlor. The lady will also donate a pair OF
nd-painted vases. which will be great or
nament TO the room.
Two handsome pictures have just been re-
ceived as donations from friend of the Asso-
citation. The pictures represent sceneries of
Virginia. the tunnel at EggartOn Springs and
the palisades Of New river. Tho pictures now
adorn the walls Of the reception ROOM
A general information department has been
established by Secretary Candllsh. where
all kinds of bulletins Of any information may
DO posted.
Secretary Candlish has opened negotiations
with certain booksellers to obtain the books
10 be used in the several classes Of the educa-
tional department at wholesale prices The
members OF the different classes will be en-
abled in this manner TO secure their books
from Mr. Candlish at very low figure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

They Spent tho Day in Richmond Sight-See-
Ing ard Left Last Evening.

The excursionists Of the New England Gro
GERS Association. who arrived on Wednesday
night left the city at $50 o'clock last evening
for their homes in the North.
They were all registered at Ford's Hotel,
and began the sightseeing early yesterday
morning
They visited the tobacco factories of J..
Wright d Co.. T. G. Williams. X. A. Patterson
Company and p H. Mayo d Brother.
They were welcomed by the proprietors in
all Of these factories and were Hospitality re-
ceiyed. Different members of the visiting
party responded with appropriate speeches
to the courtesies extended and good humor
and witticisms were the order OF the morning.
number OF our tobacco manufacturers
will have exhibits at the Food and Health
Exposition, which will be held in Boston
from October 9Th TO 2Gth
After their return from an extended drive
through the. city a number Of the party were
seen by TINES reporter. They were unani-
nous IN their expressions of delight at the
beautiful residences and splendid business
accommodations Of the city. All of the his
toric points of interest were visited by them,
and each left last evening thoroughly i'm
pressed with the beauty and excellence of the
surroundings of Richmond.
Many of these visitors. both ladies and gen
temen. have never visited the South before
and the hospitality Of her people and the cor
diality Of the reception they received seemed
10 impress them favorably.
The recollection of our dav in Richmond"
said one of the gentlemen, will always be
sweet 10 me, and find the Southern home
and people all and more than / had
imagined"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
TO yiRGINIA REPUBnIcASs.
Address just Issued by Boss billy Malone.
State Committee.

PETERSBURG. Va, Sept. lO.-The Republs-
can State committee, General William Ma
hone chairman. has Just issued an address 10
the Virginia Republicans. 1t begins as fol-
lows:
Republicans # Virginia You wore never
more resolute nor more firmly impressed with
the righteousness of your cause Long AGO
you comprised "A well ascertained majority OF
the voters OF this Commonwealth. You have
steadily increased that ma ority until now Won
embrace not merely ma Ority OF our people
but iully 10000 Of our white citizens. largely
ex-Contederate veterans. who. weary Of nurs-
ing an ancient wrath 70 keep 10 warm and
ashamed OF the grudges Of sectiOnalism and
prejudice, have no higher nor worthier aspi-
ration than FULLY restored union Of States
and people for the protection deyelop
ment and maintenance of the general
welfare. But with this well ascer-
tanned majority so constituted what a
spectacle is presented in your State bereft
wholly OF her constitutional elections and her
people utterly DISTINGUISHED Since November
1881, Virginia has hal in fact no State election
and every ballot cast and counted since then
has escaped only through the mere allowance
OF uSurping minority. 4 oman within our
borders for near decade Of the most hateful
suppression has exercised his suffrage as of
right and In honest security The ballot
whether of white or black, whether Of Demo
crat, Republican or neutral. has been a
wretched thing, insulting. insuferablc during
all that period. at the wAnton and wicked sport
Of fraud and treacherY"
Iheaddress goes on TO say. No Republican
can be elected IN Virginia. In fact. nobody can
be elected 80 long az usurpation dictates who
snail vote and who shall count the vote In
any true and constitutional sense there 10 no
vote nor election in Virginia. especially for
state. county or city officers or for members
OF the Legislature. and any man. Democrat
or Republican. who becomes such an officer
or legislator only becomes 30 by the dictation
or alliance of the usurpers
Then why should any Republican run for
the Legislature in 1912 Should wo not
wait til We are sure Of An election and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

The Ofhcers Commissioners By the Grand
Master-Tirst Meeting.

Grand-Secretary william B. Isaacs. OF the
Grand Lodge Of Masons Of Virginia has for
warded TO the district deputy grand master
the following instrument:
The Grand Lodge OF virginia-To all whom
these presents may come-Greeting;
Whereas. it hath been duly represented to
me that in the city Of Richmond and State OF
Virginia there resides a number Of Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons who are DESTROYS
OF being authorized TO proceed forthwith 70
work as regular lodge, and it appearing to
he for the benefit of tho craft IN general, as
well a. for the aforesaid brethren ~ partlcu-
lar. that they should be encouraged in their
laudable endeavors and designs There
fore. ye do hereby know that
j, J. Howard Wsyt. Grand Master Of Mnsons
IN Virginia. by virtue Of the power and aI'-
thority in me vested during the recess or the
Grand Lodge, do hereby nominate and ap-
point our trusty and well-beloyed brother.
Hartley Carmichael. rs Master. Charles Al:
bert Ncsbitt, as Senior Warden. and Richard
pardee Williams, "a Junior Warden. together
with all such true and lawful brethren as
may be permitted 10 associate with them. TO
assemble and work as a regular lodge NJ Rich
mond city aforesaid. by tho designation
of Lodge of the Strict Observance,
and there TO enter Apprentices, past Fellow
crafts and raise Master Masons. agIeeably TO
the customs and usages Of the Ancient. Free
and Accepted Masons. and the ordinances and
regulations Of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia.
but not otherwise. And do hereby require
and enjoin the Master and Wardens aforesaid
TO make due return OF this dispensation. and
your record. or a copy Of all the proceedings
had Hereunder. 20 our Grand Lodge at the
next Grand Annual Communication. until
which time this dispensation shall continue
in full force and virtue.
Given under the hand OF the Most Worship
full Grand Master and the seal of the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. this 9Th day of September
A. l.. 1891. A. ID. 1891.
The new lodge will hold its first meeting at
81. Adams Hall Monday. September 18th. 1t
starts with exactly 10S members. The Grand
Lodge viii lie asked for full charter at the
annual communication.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
EARMER TRIPLETT NOMINATED
by the Fairfax -AIMarriage-
Alliance.

Alliance.
FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, Va, Sept. 10.-lSpe-
cial. The Democratic County Convention
met here to-day to nominate a candidate for
the House Of Delegates. Richard G. Triplett,
farmer. received the nomination by vote Of
fifteen TO five on the first roll call, over
Captain j. Owens Berry the incumbent
A hard fight has been made by the friends
of both, notwithstanding which Berry only
received the support of one district ont Of
the six. Iripletts nomination was made
unanimous.
Mr. Triplett is man in the neighborhOOd
Of fifty years old. lie was q brave and gallant
soldier in the famous Mosby cavalry during
the late war. For long time he has made
Gil efficient magistrate in Mt Vernon district,
but further than that he has never served his
county IN any official capacity.
He was instructed, amid great enthusiasm.
70 urge and support Hon. John W. Daniel for
the United States Senate
The Farmers Alliance is receiving very
little attention rs political body IN this
county. When 1t comes 20 voting upon any
prominent or significant party question the
vote 10 either Democratic or Republican. and
will be in the future.
Miss Nj. Ada Moncure. granddaughter Of
the late Judge Moncure. OF this State, was
married last week 10 Dir. J. II. Powell one
of tue younger members Of the Fairfax bar.
IL IS reported that Editor DonOhOe Of the
Fairfax Herald. will shortly begin the pub
LEGATION of q daily paper in Alexandria Ho
Is an able and efficient editor. and has con-
Quoted the Herald successfully and with
credit t. himself and TO his county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
DIPHTHERTA GOING.
The Disease Has Almost Been Wiped out 'n
tho Last Two Days.


tho Last Two Days.
Two new cases of diphtheria and no deaths
was the record at the Office of the Board OF
Health for twenty -four hours ending at mid
night last night. There have been only seven
teen deaths in the city of Richmond for hye
days from all causes. Two of these were the
women killed on the York River road
and two Of them from dlphtheria,
as against thirteen cases last week from that
disease. twenty-five cases.of diphtheria nave
been reported in tho nine days from the "a
10 the 10th inclusive. Of these four have
died and fourteen are conyalescent, leaving
nine cases of diphtheria now in the city rs
against twenty or twenty-five two days ngo:
The rate Of mortality when the disease first
appeared was so per cent. 1t Is now shown oy
the above figures to be not more than 10 per
cent DR.. Harrison of the Board OF Health,
says heis Of the opinion that the present rate
Of mortality from the disease IS not over III
per cent. The Improvement in the last two
days is marked. and conclusive Of the fact
that unless some unusual condition arises
the ravages of diphthoria in our city IS
thing of the past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

of q ballot? Submit quietly? No m.
band? Never Fly b arinsl II VI
ginia were a separate state and its pres. ~.
Government the only one 10 deal w',l
there could be no donbt as 10 our rioi,
and duty. But as it is we have a Feds,as
Government. which at least mitgstes our 90
preston and alleviates our situation even n
guarantees republican form Of gove,n
ment given us by the National Con
stitution. The usurpers are largely 20
strained in overt acts Of tyranny by tbs
supervision at Washington. and all Of US hsvs
great occasion TO thank God tina. our no,
sons, our property. our liberty and our inter.
ests are not wholly at the mercy Of Demo
cratic oligarchy, but are still in great bar,
under the immediate protection OF Federal
laws. officers and powers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
A MASONIC DEED OF TRUST.
The Temple Association Yesterday Filed 1t to
Secure a Loan of S11. 600

Secure Loan of $4,000.
The board of trustees of the Masonic Tenn
pie Association yesterday filed deed of trust
in the clerks office of the chancery court to
secure mortgage Of s75. 900 on the real estate
owned by the Association
The deed. which is signed by Messrs. b. G.
Wherry and William f. Tanner trustees, is
given to the Fire Association OF Philadelphia
for loan of $4,000 for ten years at six per
cent. per annum, with the privilege Of paving
of said loan in whole or in part after
five years. Tho deed is secured upon
the Masonic Temple building and lot
at the corner of Broad and Adams streets,
and upon the real estate Mt the corner
of Fifth and Main streets. known as the
Allan property. with the prOvso that the
deed of trust is to be released so far as tho
Allan property Is concerned when, after the
completion Of the Masonic Temple, the time
has elapsed within which mechanics lien can
be put upon it under the statutes Of this State.
the Allan property being included in the deed
only as security against mechanics liens
upon the Temple.
The provisions of the deed set forth that
the Masonic Temple Association may after the
lapse of five years make part payment
time.
In the event that default shall be made in
the payment OF the 5000 or in easy install
ments of interest thereon, the trustees. shall,
If requested by the owners of the deed of
trust, sell the property conveyed after due no.
tice has been given in the public prints.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
Democrats and Republicans Array Them
selves For a Legal Battle.
COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS RENDERED.
openfng of the Virginia Military Institute
and the Washington and Leo Cniver-
sity-From Over the state.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA. Sept. TO-
Especial. "A large crowd was out TO hear
the contested election case which commenced
to-day, Judge Garnett. of Mathews county.
presiding
The contestees were represented by Nessrs.
Donovan. McCandlsh. Stubs and Jones;
the contestants by Messrs. Henley. Waddill.
Bristow and Walker The first motion was to
dismiss. on the ground that the statute re-
quires fifteen qualified voters 70 the petition
and the said petition only contained thirteen,
and the requirement Of the statute must
strictly be complied with.
NOT QUALIFIED.
Three partes on the petition were not
qualified voters. which the contestees could
prove by dispositions taken Of parties who.
the contestants claim, were and had signed
such paper. The cOntesteeS also showed that
all the signers were on q blank piece of paper
and not on the regular complaint.
4 motion was made by the counsel for COM
plainants TO introduce oral evidence. and TO
put certain parties on the stand 10 prove they
were legally qualified voters. Tins motion
was resisted by the counsel for the contestees.
Judge Waddill argued TO show that the cases
of contested elections were not statutory
remedies, but purely common law proceed
ings.
cONTEsTEEs' DENIAL.
The contestees' counsel denied that this
was an equitable proceeding andif an equ-
table proceeding no one ever heard Of n
motion to quash such proceeding; that the
motion was nothing moro or less than
demurrer The court adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
PRINCE GEORGE MARRIAGE.
Miss Annie Ramey and Mr.. John Livesav-
Danced Till Morning.


PETERSBURG. Va, Sept O.-ISpecial. l-One
of the most brilliant marriages that has taken
place in Prince George for long time was
that which was solemnized at Mt. Sinai
church in that county last night. The parties
were Mr. John Liyesay and Miss Annie
Ramey The following acted as waters:
Miss Fayetta Raney (sister of the bride),
Mr.. Benjamin Livesay IA brother of the
groom; Miss Leila PEBBLES of Prince George
county, Mr. w W. Moss of Richmond Miss
Oracle tanes of Petersburg. Mr.. Rada
Newell of Prince George Miss Pattie
Moss of Wayerly. Mr.. Spark Pulley OF
Prince George Miss Maggie Eppes, Mr..
Robert PEBBLES Of Prince George Miss Lois
Newell Mr.. Edward Tench of Prince George,
Miss Florence Waymack Of Prince George,
Mr. Joseph Leath OF southampton. Miss
Gertie Liyesay a sister Of the groom Mr..
John Ramey a brother Of the bride). The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. b; De
Berry in the presence of about three hundred
persons. The church was beautifully and
tastefully decorated Miss Della PEBBLES
played the organ The bride wore white
cashmere. en- train, pearl ornaments and car
ried "A bouquet of bridal roses. A bountiful
supper was served at the grOOm's house, and
dancing was kept up until thismorning.
The executive committee Of the Virginia
Normal and Collegiate Institute have awarded
Iuc coutldct5 lOI suppllcs loi luo Ensuing
three months as follows Flour 80 barrels,
Dalton * Co.: fish, meats. 5000 pounds, ia
cob Schwartz: salt meat, 1000 pounds d. Rah-
lily: POcahontas coal. 500 tons. Marks Il
Friend anthracite coal. 80 tons, w X. Mich
OILS white fish, 30 barrels. j. A. Gill & Bro;
graduated sugar. 10 barrels, j. A. Gill IL
Bro: syrup. 6 barrels d. Rahily.
The first new fue-cured tobacco of the season
was sold this morning by Green Il Towns ID
xVoq CONSIGNED 10 them by Mr. II G. Hover
ton OF Brunswick county, and brought very
satisfactory prices.
The Petersburg Grays Captain F. r. LASH
ter commanding, will be inspected by Colonel
10 Lane Stern on the evening of the 18th
instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

The Governor and Prominent State and City
Oficers TO Occupy Seats on the Stage


Oficers 10 Occupy Seats on the Stage.
The arrangements have all been completed,
as has been published in The TINES. for the
lecture on Egypt. to be delivered by Judge
A. NJ. Kelley for the benefit Of the Soldiers
and Sailors Monument Association.
The lecture will be given in the Mozart
Academy, on Tuesday evening. September
18th.
The Governor and State officers the Mayor
and city officers and members Of the Board Of
Aldermen and City Council have been invited
20 occupy seats upon the stage
The members OF the Soldiers and Sailors
Association are requested to call upon Colonel
John Il. Cary. chairman of the committee.
and procure tickets 10 sell for the lecture.
The indications are that the event will be OF
great interest. and grand success is antici-
Iated. The eloquence OF the speaker and
the entertaining character of the subject
combine TO make the occasion one of unusual
pleasure, and a general attendance of all of
our people. who appreciate the splendid object
OF the lecture, will undoubtedly prevail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

DIR. JOSEPH ~. SOTTHAIL
Nominated For the state Senate by the Dam.
ocratic Convention.

ocratic Convention.
FARMvuLE. Va. Sept. 1O-ISpecial This
Democratic Convention assembled here b.
day in the courthouse 10 nominate a candi-
date for the Thirtieth Senatorial district
composed of the counties Of Amelia. Prince
Edward and Cumberland. The convention
was called to order at o'clock by County.
Chairman X. O.. Southall, Of Ana
La Captain f. A. Cooke. of Cumberland
was chosen permanent chairman. with Dr. p
t. Anderson, Of Amelia. secretary. IN.
committee on resolutions was composed of a
delegate from each county. as follows Judge
Watkins of Prince Edward General ellis 81
Amelia and DR.. Fuqua Of Cumberland. A res-
olution in accord with Farmers Alliance
Democratic doctrine was reported. which was
adopted. Nominations being in order Judge
Watkins presented Mr. Jennins l.. Wilson.
Mr.. b. w. l.. Blanton nominated DR.. joseph
w. Southall. Mayor .. L. Wicke. advocated
Mr.. L. j. Berkeley
The vote then being taken by call OF thc
counties DR.. Southall was found to havs
been elected by good majority; com.
mittee was appointed TO inform him of his
nomination, who escorted him 10 the hall.
and he made a statesmanlike and pleasing
speech In acceptance. which caused the hall
to echo with applause. Both Mr.. Wilson
and Mr.. Berkeley made graceful speeches,
pledglng themselves in support Of DR..
Southall. There was large and enthusiastic
crowd present The convention, har-
monious one. adjourned amidst many cheers.
Hampden-Sidney College opened this even
ing with public exercises in the chapel. Pro-
lessor Henneman. of the college delivered
the address. taking as his theme the nobls
old college itself, which is 80 interwovon in
the history of the state
The Normal Female School opened this
morning. and the roll-call shows a large list
Of namS, as many as could be accommodated,
and thlSwill be a successful session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11

Important Case Sent 10 the Higher Court.
Not Lunatic.

At the Henrico.county courthouse yester.
day Justice James I. Lewis was engaged in
hearing the cases against Conductors Good.
man and Sweikert, of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. who are charged with feloni.
ously ASSEMBLING Charles Lewis (colored) and
violently eiecting him from a train on the
James river division Of that road on August
25th last.
Mr.: Hill Carter represented the conductors
and Conway X. Sands ofliciated for the prose-
cution. Alter hearing the testimony of Lewis.
further examination was waived by the ao-
cused. and the case was certified TO the county
court. which meets next Monday
Justices frlschkorn. Lewis and Alice yes
terday held court Of lunacy to inquire into
the condition Of James Lyme, the well known
Seven Pines guide. There was no evidence
whatever 70 sustain the charge. and Mr..
Lyme was discharged. The parting admonition
OF one OF the justices Us Mr.. Lyme left the
court house was. Jimmy. get your hair cut"
and Jimmy" proceeded straightway 10 do
so. be II sud 10 his credit. he presented an
entirely different appearance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
MARRIED. YESTERDAY.
Mr.. John A.. Livesay and Miss Mamie Ramey
Were Welded.

lovely wedding, of which many Rich
mond people will read with pleasure, was that
Yesterday at Mt. Sinai Methodist church in
Prince George county.
The contracting parties were Mr.. John A.
Livesay and Miss Mamie b. Ramey. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev j. ID. Deberry,
and about $50 persons were present at the
happy gathering.
The bride and her maids were all attred in
white. while the gentlemen attendants wore
the regulation evening dress.
Supper was served during the evening land.
with music and dancing. the happy couple
were launched upon the placid sea Of mat.
rimony.
The following ladies and gentlemen acted
as attendants upon the bride and groom:
Misses Fayetta Ramey, Gertie Liyesay. Pattie
Moss. Oracle Eanes, L. Newell, Maggie Eppes,
Florence Waymack and Leila PEBBLES,
Messrs. b. f. Iivesay. John Ramey. O. j.
Pully, f. Newell, f. T. Tench, X. PEBBLES,
J. Leath and w. w Moss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-11
MOscO's Murderer.

BUCHANAN. Va. Sept. I0.-lSpecial. will
liam Boone. one of the alleged murderers Of
G. Mosco. one of the railroad contractors. an
account of whose death appeared in THE
TMFs, was brought 90 town tonight by the
sheriff and was escorted to the lookup by $50
people. Fears were entertained Of lynching.
but by advice of prominent citizens he was
placed in the lookup here tonight and will
be taken TO Fincastle tomorrow. Nowlin.
the other alleged murderer, is injail at Lynch.
burg, and will probably be brought to Fin.
castle tomorrow.