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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
mEFrrNG or rHE BOARD.
Second Days Session Of the Trustees Of Rich
mond College.


The board of trustees of Richmond College
continued its sessions yesterday They met
at 10 A. " i'm the library Of the college. The
first matter that came up was the report on
the presidency. 10 was resolved TO have "a
president Of the college, and "a committee was
appointed % secure suitable man for the
office.
The committee on instruction offered the
reports OF the faculty. These showed hard
work and plenty of it. Thcy showed that
the school OF mathematics, Latin and Greek
are usually larger than any others nder
Professor Gaines the school of mathematics
enrolled ten more than last year Professor
Gaines who has done fine work and has greatly
enlcared himself tD the students during the
short time he has been teacher IN the col
lcge was elected as u regular professor with
much unanimlty, and his election WAS
greeted with rel Gated cheers by the students
when reported 10 them
The school Of elOcutlOn was continued for
the coming session. and Professor J.. X. Ham
berlin. who has been teaching 1t for one year
was appointed to conduct tho school as "A
regular professor.
st ~ o'clock the professors came into the
library and were presented % the board. A
free conference resulted and the learned
teachers spoke freely Of the needs Of their
schools and gave their advice as tO the pro-
gres5 # their important matters.
The professors dinel with the trustees in
the beautiful dining hall under the excellent
administration OF Mrs. WoodfOlk the popular
matron. Ia the afternoon session of the board
much work was done Several amcndmentstO
tie bylaws were contemplated by resolution
adopted in December last. Under the changes
adopted Rev. H. A. upper. ID. D., was made
yice-president of the corporation. the
trustees are greatly interested in pro-
noting academy work in the different
parts Of the State The Academy Of
Glade Spring now belongs to Richmond
College. Ii is in "A very hourishing condition
Me-srs. Edmondson and Loving are the pro-
fossors for the ensuing year. The proposed
school of technology as treated IN report
which was ordered 10 be printed. The gem
tlemen IN charge of the matter de-
plored p the adverse criticism Of
the announcements Of the purpose Of
the trustees u have such school. They
had thought it best 10 let it appear that no
antago gonsm % the school OF mechanics IN the
city was meant. The college desires "A school
OF technology organized upon the highest
plane. IL * hoped the enterprise may yet
succeed. The trustees alter Il long aud la
borious session adjourned no o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
MONTE HARI1.
Tho Closing Exercises Of the Academy Took
Place Yesterday.

lhe commencement exercises of Monte
Maria Academy took place yesterday morn
ing and wero unusually interesting. The
academy was decorated with beautiful flowers
ana the scene was made more lovely by the
bright c0lOrcd dresses of the children.
Among those IN attendance we're Bishop
Van de \yver and most Of the Catholic clergy
men, and number OF prominent citizens,
both Catholic and Protestant, were present.
The programme Of music was: Entrance
march, piano ID. Corbell A. Keegan NJ.
Smith; organ, Mary Dorsey; Fifth Nocturne,
piano solo, Miss Georgia Sharp: Carnival of
Venice piano solo, Miss Mary Smith: Queen
OF the FAIRIES y2)' piano duet Misses Sharp
keegan, Smith and Dorsey: Four Hundred
Gallop. duet q Sharp. organ. VI. Dorsey
Forest Nymphs, vocal, singing class, Mid
night Moon. vocal singing class: Under the
fayes, vocal, tt. Sharp. Afterwards vocal
g. Sharp: Marguerite Of Long Ago vocal.
Eva Phillips Beneath the Low-Ihatched
Roof, solo, T. Phillips; chorus. q. Brauer
A. Kouche. T. Braner, Pearson NJ Barry
exit march The Race Course Mary Dorsey,
Alice KeegAn.
Among those receiving first premiums were
the following:
Miss Alice Selke was awarded a premium
for Improvement in German.
Academic HonOrs in the Graduating Class
The highest honOrs. consisting OF a floral
crown and gold medal, were conferred on Miss
George Sharp. Of Boston, Mass; Miss Oracle
Brauer, Of Richmond, Va.
Department Of English. Section Of Second
Glass First Premium. Miss Roberta Bran
der. Alice Keegan and Mary Smith.
Premium Of Improvement Miss Mary
Pearson. Third Class, First Premium
Misses Agnes Rouche, Maude Tyree and
Daviette COrbell
Sixth Glass, First Premium Miss Halle
Myers.
Seventh Class. First Premium Miss Ma
talie Smith.
Section Of Third Class. First Premium
Misses Fannie McKevitt and Annie Reddy.
Fourth Glass. First Premium Misses Della
Powell and Eva Lowry.
Premiums for Housekeeping Awarded
Misses Mary Smith. Maude Tyree Agnes
Rouche, Mamie Browne and Maggie Browne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
WILD WINDS AND HARD RAIN9,
Great Damage Done in Iowa, Nebraska and
the Northwest.
SEVENTY-FIVE HOUSES DESTROYED.
The Sioux Valley Converted into Gree
Angry Lake-The Illinois Central
Railroad Impeded

Sioux CRY. Iowa. June 25.-The storm q
yesterday afternoon converted the Siou.
Valley into a great lake. The valley is one @
the most fertile sections Of this part Of the
country and is thickly settled. numerous
towns being scattered throughout its length
The damage done will run into hundreds o.
thousands OF dollars. Aside from the los
sustained through the sweeping away O.
houses, barns and cattle there will be q hsav
loss 10 the farmers by the total destruction
great fields Of wheat and corn. Although tn
flood came up suddenly, the people in tn
valley were-not taken by surprise, as Iideri
were Immediately dispatched to carry Il
warning Had the flood occurred IL q
loss of life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Each day brings 10 the ladies Of the City
Mission appeals begging help for the sick poor
Of the city. Some cases are really heart-rend-
Ing. hut the treasury can only supply s45 per
month and that is only a drop in tho bucket
Therefore the suffering must continue until
friends Of the Mission come TO the aid Of the
ladies'. Cases of cancer and consumption are
numerous. and much sickness among the poor
little babies. who suffer for milk and other
suitable food. When the cause Of humanity
appeals 10 tho city of Richmond II never
fails to respond. Contributions can be sent to
Mrs. A. y Stokes, 10 east Franklin: Mrs. G..
Clifford. lO1 south Elm Mrs. W. r. Lynlam,
4l2 west Marshall; Mrs John Addison so
Park avenues Mrs Raleigh Colston, zoo east
Franklin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
VIII Not Fight Mckinley.

CoLU,mUs. o., June 25.-Ihe sessions Of
the executive committee OF the Knights Of
Labor meeting here today are secret. IN
terUew- as 10 what is going on are very un-
satisfactory. Powderly denies that there is
any truth in the statement that it is proposed
% fight Mckinley. 10 is reliably reported
however. that several of the committee favor
This means of carrying on tn printers fight
at Washington. PowdcriYOpposes this The
committee has not yet reached this matter
The session will probably continue until
saturday. and on Sunday there Will ie a
meeting of State delegates # the order here.
reports OF committees engaged the attention
Of the Knights executiyecommittee. Presi-
dent Rae and Secretary Mcbride. Of the
miners. appeared before them The Nc
Knley matter viii not come up until Satur-
day. the secretary announces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
Ambulance Calls.

Ats.15 A VI Yesterday the ambulance was
called to the Gas Works at Rockets 70 a negro
hurt about the BODY by fall. lie was cared
for and carried to his home.
Az 1890 p. N. to the corner Of Seventeenth
and Cary 20 a negro with an injured foot. He
was treated and left with friends.
At 20 % Harwo0d Bros. corner Of Eley
enth aud Cary. where q colOred man had
mashed his fingers under an iron safe. One Of
the members was ampurated and bru scd
flesh cut from two others and the man taken
10 his home 40 the Valentine House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
Reatrn so Denlh.

MuNcroN. \. b.. June 25 On Friday last a
nine-ye girl named ida Young, who had
been adopted by one Jack Yinncu. a French
man. in Bathurst. Gloucester county. was
found by the roadside in a dying condition.
She had been beaten in a terrible manner
and was bruised from head % foot
She said blrs. Ninneu had beaton her be
cause she was sick and had then sent her 20
her former home. The girl died On Tuesday
night after making statement Of the treat
uent Size bad received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
In the Courts.

Gin circuit Co,Dt-The following suits
were instituted yesterday. Joseph r. Stone
braker d. Co. against Charles p Winston.
Action of assumpit. Damages $500.
Ellen Slattery and James Slattery. her bus
band, against Margaret Botto and James
Botto. her husband. Action of assumpit.
Damages $50.
In the suit of Harris and Kettle against A.
DE Iemos. verdict and judgment was gwen
for the piaintiG for SS4.10.
The cases of Morris against the city'of Rich
mond and Stevenson against the spme we-e
continued until next term. Both arc actions
for damages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
summinr.un of the King Trial.

MEMPHIS, TENS.. June 25.-Iudge Green
made the opening speech for tho defense in
the King trial to-day. He spoke foi
three and one-half hours, and analyzed the
evidence very carefully and thoroughly. Ell;
larged on every slight discrepancy devoted
his time 20 arguing the sanity and self-de-
Tense theory and made a powerful speech.
Mr.. Mitchell, Of Mississippi, also for the de-
fense. followed Judge Green IN aTaument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

They Discussed the situation at the Locomo-
tive Works.

about one hundred and fifty men gathered
at New Market Hall last evening They were
strikers Of the Locomotive Works and new
employees Of that establishment. and for about
two hours they discussed the situation"
The strikers were n tho majority. for there
were only about fits employees present fns
meeting was public one, inasmuch as the
doors were allowed 10 remain open, and tho
proceedings began by Slr. w. III. Null
len making a speech In bis remarks
he told why the men had struck and why
they had remained out and two Of the
STR kers followed with arguments Of similar
nature lt was also stated 20 aIINEs reporter
that three of the new employees made
speeches. coinciding with ihc arguments that
had preceded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

,Ew YORK, June %.
OyETT. WHO ON
Monday last pitched
the New lorks out
without a hit. faced
the same team to-
day. and they made
him appear ridicu-
loUs by contrast.
The local sluggers
hit him hard in
every inning and
earned all theirTuns.
The Brooklyns. on
the other hand. were
unable 10 do any
thing with Rusie
and made but six
scattering hit s.
Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
Another Shoe TaIlure.

BosroN. Mass. June 25-The main house
of Emile MARQUEE Il CO.. wholesale boot and
shoe dealers. assigned to-day. is in New Or
leans. and the Boston store has been simply
the purchasing headquarters. The firm has a
long record as a substantial aud conservative
house and its failure was a surprise 10 the
trade. The liabilities are approximately estl-
mated at $500 900 or t400. 900. but no exhibit
OF the firms affairs has been prepared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
They cnned the Judge.

The law class Of Richmond College called 81
the rooms Of Judge Gregory al the Exchange
Hotel yesterday afternoon and through Mr.
b. e. Gunter DR., presented him with hand
and appreciation Of him as a teacher Of law IN
that institution. Judge Gregory welcomed
the young gentlemen cordially and replied
anpronriatslv aud feolipgly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
4 Lunnfic Suicides.

To1TDo. O.. June 25.-W. II. Smith, an in
mate of the Toledo Insane Asylum. hung him
self yesterday while the attendant was with
other patients On returning Smith was
found\ hanging. The attendant instead of
cuttingthe rope started out to find the super
visor ami the two returned 10 tho cottage but
both nj once started 10 lnd the snperIntend-
ent leaving the patient still hanging The
physician let the body down though it WAS
TOO late TO save his life. Smith hailed from
Minerva Starke cOuntv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

BAE HARRoR, NJ. june 2j.-Ellington
Dorr Jr of Boston was married at noon to-
dav al Sorrento 10 Mrs. Elizabeth G.. Han
cock. nee Gwynne, Of New York, daughter-in-
law of General Hancock. The Right Rev.
John McGaw. Of Bangor, performed the cere-
mony. which occurred in the Episcopal
chapel Owing 20 the recent death of the
father of the bride the wedding was quiet.
only few friends being present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
Died ofHYdronhnbla.

BEAVER FAILS, PPM. June 25.-George
Wick, aged ten years, died Tuesday Of hydro
phobia, the effects of bite received twenty
seven months ago. lie was taken sick last
Sunday and suffered untold agony for three
days. The affected thigh turned black and
twitched violently when the lad was taken
sick. and Immediately after death decomposi-
ton set in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
AURORA LODG r..
The Odd-Feiiows Elected Officers Last Eve
ming for the Ensuing Year.

Aurora Lodge, No. 116. Independent Order
of Odd-Fellows. held meeting at Ellet's Hall
last evening and electkd the following officers
for the ensuing six months.
X. ID. Haller. noble-grand: g. ". Morris,
vce-grand; l.. f. Mason, recording secretary;
j. w. White. treasurer; o. J. Adams. fnan-
cial secretary; George c. White. chaplain.
The noble-grand-el will announce the
appointment Of subordinate officers at the
next meeting. After the business of the
lodge had been concluded the brethren re-
paired to 1T supper-room. where the supper
committee had prepared an elegant repast,
to which ample justice was done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Tho Circuit Court Of this city yerterday d.
cided that the laws OF this State impose tax
upon the capital Of building fund associa-
tions. and that il ~ the duty Of Commission
ers Of tho Revenue 10 list such capital on ths
pers nal property books The decision WAS
rendered in the case OF the motion OF the
Richmond Perpetual Building and Trust Com
pany 70 correct an eIr0neOns assessment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
BARDSLEF,S Sr4rEMENr.
The Report Of the Mayors Experts VIII
Tear it to Shreds.


PHILADELPHIA. Pa, June 25.-The mayors
experts. Taylor Faunce. Lawrence Brown and
Thomas W. Barlow are now preparing a re-
port which is likely 10 tear City-Treasurer
Bardsley's statement 10 shrcds. To-day Mr..
VIII be finished and presented % Mayor
Stuart by Saturday or Monday next.
Mr Brown was disposed % DO reticent as 20
the nature of tie report to be presented, but
it is learned that the experts have got enough
information to totally dlsprOye Bardsleys
statement.
1t is said that in direct contradiction Of
Rardsley's statement IS viii be- shown that
s4OO O01 of the public money went into the
Bradford mills. and that since Bardsley le-
came city treasurer fully SS0O0,O0J have
passed through the keystone bank in a fund
from which Bardsley has drawn various
amounts TO pay the expenses Of the Bradford
mills
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
New Yorks. rks.......31O2OO120-9 13 4
Bro0klyus. ........O $4,000 O00-2 3 9
Ratteries Rnsin and Bnckley. Loyett and

New Yorks.......31O2OO12O- 13 4
BrOO6lyus 30 o z o o o o @ 2
Batteries Rusie and Buckley; Loyett and
Daley Umpire, McQuade.
CHIcAGo. june 2j.-The ChicagOs defeated
Cincinnati to-day in q very evenly contested
but ADson's colts managed 10 get hits after
their opponents had made errors. Score:
R. BIZ. F.
Chicagos. .....O 12OOOO1O-4 3
Cncinnatis. 30 010001-2 IS
Batteries Luby and Bowman; Mullane and
Harrington. Umpire Lynch.
CLEvrIAND. o.. June 25.-Berger. who
played shOrt-st0p for the visitors to-day, was
the chief cause Of their losing the game
Baldwin pitched good ball and with decent
support his team would have won. Score:
Cleyelands. OO342x-0 . 2
PittsDurgs. 90 o OF 2
Batteries Baldwin and Fields; Beatin and
thinner. Umpire Battin.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 2j. The Bostons
put up n wretched game to-day and the home
team secured cheap victory Considering
the support be received Nichols pitched good
ball. but became disgusted III the fifth inning
when the Philadelphias scored SIX runs on
two hits Score:
r. D.H F.
Bostons.. .12OO13OOO-7 II 3
Philadelphias. 2 2G3 ox-H 9 7
Batteries. Nichols and Bennett Thornton
and Clements Umpire, Hurst.
ASSOCIATION GAMES.
At Boston: r. B.H. z.
Bostons.. IA s
Baltimores. q 90 1002 20 3
batteries. O'Brien and Farrell; MclIahon
and Robinson. Umpire. Kerins.
At Columbus: r. oh. r.
Louisyilles.....1 O2OOO1-3 i
Columbus. .....0 900 00O-1 o
Batteries. Bell and Cahill; Knell and Dowse.
Umpire Jones.
At Washington. r. B.H. P.
Washingtons O3OO4OOOO-7 II a
Athletics. 0202O0--5 . 9
batteries: Foreman and Macuire Sanders
and Milgan. Umpire. Ferguson.
At ST Louis: r. B.H. F.
st. Louis ......5 O1OO2O z 3
Cincinnatis. 81 90 90 o.
Batteries. Stiyetts and Munyon; Dwyer
and Kelly. Umpire, Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Another and apparently the most accurate
story is to the effect that Mr.. Parnell and
Mrs. O'Shea we're married in Steynlng shortly
before noon and IN the presence Of two wit
nesses, who arrived 10y train. 7 he names of
these witnesses are. however. not given.
Immediately after the knot had been tied
the bride aud groom left the town for a des-
tinati0n not known, but conjectured 20 be
Paris where 1t Is beloved the honeymoon
will be spent.
Ii is learned that the proper local authority
Mt Steyning was notified on Tuesday last OF
the contemplated marriage, and of the neces-
sity for his services. The parish registrar.
together with his books Of record vanished
after the wedding ceremony had been per-
formed, and ii is believed that his disappear
ance was the result of bribe iudiciously adj
mInistered by the willy Irish leader
THE BRIDES COSTUME.
Mrs O'Shea wore dark attire and pink
trimmed hat at her wedding to-day and
looked very happy. Parnell was in neat
dark dress and cheerful IN manner but
glanced neryously around during the ceIe-
mOny as if in fear Of observation.
The marriage took place ut 10 o'clock in the
morning The only witnesses were two ser
wants OF the registrar, and they were strictly
eniOined To- and promised secrecy. Parnell
remained at Walsingham Terrace. where Mrs.
O'Sheas house is situated, the previous eve
nug. \ One-norSe phaetOn was ordered Tor
O'Clock in the morning instead Of tho usual
order OF a carriage for exercise.
WILL BE A SECOND MARRIAGE.
After leaving Brighton the couple, Mr.
paraen and Mrs O'Shea, ordered the coach
man 10 drive westward in the direction of
Steynng Sussex, by circuitous route. They
reached Steyning about 9 o'clock IN heavy
rain. Mrs. O'Shea. knowing the situation,
took the ribbons and drove direct to the reg
strar's Office. where the ceremony took place
a. stated.
In order to satisfy the Catholic sentiment
there Will be a second marriage this time 10y
o clergyman i'm London a. soon as possible If
not Immediately.
MI Parneil has written a letter for publioa-
h0h in which he asserts that Mrs. OShea had
the authority of his private secretary Mr
Henry Campbell attached his signature to
tnat letter produced in.court at the time of
the trial of the action for damages brought
against the Cork Daily Herald by Mr.. Camp
bell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

san FnANcsco Cn.. june 25.-rhe con
test between sullivan and Corbett last night
az the Grand Opera-House was farce The
men appeared IN dress suits and simply
played with the gloves for three rounds.
giving no exhibition of skill. Sullivan IL a
snort speech repeated his previous declara-
ton that he would fight Slavln in September
III ten,round go, when the public could
see which was the better man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
PARNELL WEEDS MRS. O'SHEA.
The Cause Of So Many CT IreIanfS Woes
Ends at HymeI'S Altar.
THE EVENT CONDUCTED WITH SECRECY.
Only Two Witnesses Present-The Bride
Looked Happy-A Second Marriage
VIII Probably he Effected.

LONDON. June 25.-Mr. Parnell and Mrs.
O'Shea were married at Steyning. Sussex. this
morning. The ceremony was performed by
the registrar, the only witnesses present being
two Of the clerks employed in that function
arys Office.
Mrs. O'Shea s now said 10 have joined Par
nell on the road to Steyning, where they were
seen together during the afternoon. The
vicar Of the church at Steyning denies that
the couple were married in his church, but
adds that they could have had the ceremony
performed in any one Of the half dozen
churches in the district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
cArsE or THK BLOOD.

The overflow Of the banks Of the Littl1
Sioux and Floyd rivers was the primary cause
Of the food. This was supplemented by y
cloud burst at Lemars. Iowa The combina-
ton WAS an irresistible one and 1t was not
long before people IN the valley were fleeing
TO places Of safety, IN many instances driving
their cattle before them. The tidal wave dlo
not reach Sioux City until this morning. II
did not come with q rush. but gradually over
flowed the banks Of Floyd river and extended
over 10 Leeds, n manufacturing suburb.
Several big factories were submerged and the
little town is now under abous two feet OF
water On the Ononaw branch of the Hi
nois Central railroad which follows the Little
Sioux valley. the track Is washed out IN many
places and several miles Of track are under
water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Judge Joseph Christian arrived last evening
rom % Washington and is registered at Fords
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26
BfSF-B1LL BATTLES.

Giants and the Colts DO Good Work-Results
or the Othor Games.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Following are the results Of the races yes
tarlav-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

TopFKA. KAN. June 2J.-At 4 o'clock this
morning the heaviest rain storm Of the season
set in at this place and continued until noon.
The Sante Fe and Kansas Pacific roads are
washed out between here and lswronce and
all west-bound trains are laid up at Lawrence
waiting until the track is repaired Wash
outs have also occurred az Williamstown on
the Union Pacific and on the Sante Fe. The
damage TO the crops will be heavy
CLoUr-suKsr IN NORTH CAROLINA.
KNoxvuLr. TrNN., June Do A report comes
from Cherokee county. n. c.. Of terrible
clout-burst there late yesterday afternoou.
Two illicit disullers named Harvey Agncw
and Jacob Newton. who happened 10 be near
by. were instantly killed. a number OF farms
for miles below were inundated and growing
nr-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-26

Northwestern Iowa has suffered heavily
from the rainfall of the past two days. The
Little Sioux and Floyd rivers are raging and
overfowing their banks At Cherokee fifty
houses and barns on the low lands have been
swept away and the bridges along the
Illinois Central railroad have been washed
out. Only a few trains are arriving in Sioux
City to-day. and the Milwaukee, Sioux City
and Northern and the Illinois Central rail
roads are taking out gangs of men to repair
the damages