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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-07

ASHLAND.
Public School Commencement-Preparing
for Closing Exercises at RaDdolph-Macon.

Public school Commencement-Preparing
for Closing Exercises at RaDdolph-Macon.
ASHLAND, VA, June G. - Especial. ] - The
public school had its commencement last
night in the Town Hall. The building was
crowded with the patrons of the school. At
the appointed hour the children, which num-
Der between ninety and one hundred, marched
IN. dressed IN their Sunday suits" Rev. Mr..
Whkers0n, of the Ashland Baptist church,
opened the exercises with a beautiful prayer,
alter which the children began the exercises
OF the evening which consisted Of singing and
Rotations. Professor Starke. the principal,
gave some examples in mental arithmetic,
which were answered by the children in a man
ner which now he had drilled them we'll and
that they had profted by his teaching. DR..
Buchanan, Of Randolph-Macon College,
delivered an address, which vas highly en-
lOYed by all present. Major Shepard and DR..
Richard Smith, also Of Randolph-Macon Col
lege, delivered short addresses. The prizes
were awarded as follows: Editor T.. J.. g..
Scott, Of the Ashland Enterprise, offered at
the beginning Of the year a gold medal FOR
attendance and department. Miss Mary Rat
clitfe. MIR. Julian Fox and Master Allen
Shafer were the successful ones. SO after
q consultation the two first withdrew and
gave the honor 20 their little companion. The
medal, a gOldO one, offered by Professor Starke
in the first grade. was won by Miss Mary Rat
NAAAt1. 4 ~ EtbbI4 EAdNAof a SA4f'l AAcQai dW0tQ-
ed by the superintendent of the school. Mr..
Campbell, was won by Master Allen Kern,
son of Professor Kern, Of Randolph-Macon
College. Third grade medal, awarded by the
assistant teacher, Miss Laura Radcliffe,
was won by Miss Carrie Slaughter.
Fourth grade medal, awarded by Miss
laura Radcliffe. was won by little
Miss Annie Radcliffe. Prizes were awarded
by Miss Belle Scott. the teacher Of
the fifth, sixth and seventh grades, to Miss
Josie Butter. Master A. Taylor and Master
Howard Brooks. Aprize was given 10 Master
Evan Cofey for improvement in reading.
After the prizes were given out the distinc-
tons were awarded and DR.. Kern pronounced
the benedictiOn.
The children were then given a bountiful
treat of ice cream and cake. Professor Starke
leaves for his home IN Petersburg to-day, fol-
lowed by the best wishes Of a host Of friends,
who wish him a pleasant summer and GER
taInly hope for his return IN the fall.
Everybody seems to be getting ready for
Randolph-MacO commencement 1t is a
time looked forward to with pleasure by q
number of persons.
The Southern Printing and Lithographing
Company was sold out yesterday. A large
crowd was at the sale. 1t was bought by the
Richmond Christian Advocate, who propose
moving here. so report says.
The Presbyterians have been so fortunate
as to secure for the summer the services Of
Rev. j. h. Hall, OF Union Seminary.
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A PLUG TOBACCO COMBINE.
An Effort to Form One Meets With Little
encouragement in DanYille.
DRY WEATHER NEEDED FOR THE CROPS
Too Much Clouds and Rain During the Past
Week-Burial OF the Stranger In
Lynchburg-Over the State.

DANvrLLz. Va, June 6.-[Special. l-Mr.
Theodore Allen, Of New York. the man who
formed the combine by which the American
Tobacco Company was organized, has benin
the city two days trying to form a combine
among the plug manufacturers here.
1t seems that Mr.. Aliens scheme is to con-
solidate the leading plug factories of Virginia
and North Carolina in a gigantic trust, which
will control prices, etc, in plug as the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company now controls the cigar
cite business.
Mr.. Allen met with but poor encouragement
here.
He has gone to North Carolina TO sec what
be can do there.
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Results of Turf.
The races at the various tracks yesterday
resulted as follows:
MORRIS PARK.

MORRIS PARK.
First race. five furlongs-His Highness first,
Canvass second, Clara third. Time, 59H.
Second race, one mile-LIntriguante first,
Rey del Rey second, Mountain Deer third.
Time. l:4013.
Third race six f%urlongs. the great Eclipse
stakes for two-year-olds-Tammany first.
dead heat for the place between Osric, He'll
Gate and Dagonet. Time, 1:121.
Fourth race, six furlOngs-COrrection first,
Steipner second, Saunterer third. Time,
Filth race, tho New York Jockey Club
handicap. one and a quarter miles-Eon first,
Tristan second, Tournament third. Time,
2.06H.
Sixth race, seven furlongs-Tavistan first,
Arab second, Kempland third. Time, l2i&.
Following are the entries for tomorrow;
First race, three-quarters of a mile. handi-
Foxford. 100; Bermuda. 1l9; Ocypete, III;
Flavilla, l16; Walcott, lis: Rhinegold, Richel,
ia.
126; Judge Morrow. Onaway. l22: Cassius,
Little Jim, ia; Admiral, 40; Isaac Lewis, LOG;
Trinity. Sequence icolt), 90; Hypatlc, 80.
Third race, Yanyest stakes. fye-eighths OF a
mile. selling-Mars, 1ls; Brita (colt), no;
Laughing Water, Exotic. III; DelusIon. LORI
mer. Bismarck formerly Oppressor), Ar
Plant, Temple, f05; Arnica. Uncle SIM.
Casinona. l02; Disappointment, lOs; Hamii-
ton. Aclojam, 100; Guilty. 81.
Fourth race, one mile. fleetwood stakes
+. j. b., Bolero. Warpath, Pessara-. Straa1-
meath. Russell, Picknicker, l22; Ambulance,
III.
Fifth race, i've and half ~furlongs- Kingdom,
lis; Perfume, Daao, Emintrude (colt), Take
Beck Shellbark. pan-Handba.H Coxswein, Pro-
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RECEIPTS or LEAF LIGHT.

Owing to The fact that farmers were very
busy on their farms-too busy to come 70
market with tobacco-the receipts Of leafwere
light this week and double sales were over
early in the afternoon. The nine loose leaf
houses sold nearly 100000 pounds and
tho average price paid was S13,62. This
put in the farmers pockets something over
S107 900. Much Of the s~tock.ofered was IN
high order and some Of it funked, all due to
continued rainy weather last week. The
market was very firm on all working stocks:
smokers and cutters, but wrappers weakened
somewhat and closed nj the end of the week
a shade lower. Smokers were a trife higher.
Ellers remain UNCHANGED.
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THE HILL CITY.
Railroad and Various other Matters in and
Around ~Lynchburg.

LYNcHBURd, Va, June Especial. THE
opening of the Clinch Valley division of the
Norfolk and Western railroad on Monday in
PRODUCES a new era of INSTRUMENTATION be-
tween the east and the west of the middle
States. The rails on this line were laid 70 Big
Stone Gap last month, where a connection
with the Louisville and Nashville is made on
to Cumberland Gap and through the great
tunnel into KentuckT. This tunnel. which
was built at a cost OF -40O. 600 and much hu-
man suffering, cuts through the divide of the
Cumberland Gap at the point where Virginia,
Tennessee and Kentucky JOIN, and while
passing through il the passenger actually has
the rare experience of occupyinga position on
the territory of three States at once. The
Clinch Valley road has been built through a
wild but a very rich country at great compar-
alive cost and will open up large mineral
wealth. On Monday next the Norfolk and
Western will commence runnlngthrough trains
on that line TO connect with the Louisville
and Nashville for all points IN Kentucky, soon
10 be followed by Pullman sleepers and q
complete mail and express service. Inc open
ing of this new line will reyOlutlOnize the ex-
press and mail carriage between Kentucky
and Virginia. Heretofore nearly all Virginia
mails for Kentucky have been sent by the
way of Washington city. and most of the eX-
press matter for the same State has gone by
chattanooga. and when It is considered that
these two points are over Blk AuhuItu mites
apart. and Radford, the beginning of the new
line. nearly midway between. it will be seen
that il is almost like taking the diameter Of a
circle.
The Norfolk and Western will also, com-
mencing Monday, inaugurate n buffet Pull
man parlor car service between Roanoke
and Norfolk on Nos. 3 and 4, the two day
trains.
REVENUE AND LIQUOR SELLING.
had q conversation to-day with Mr.. W.
II. Snead, the commissioner of revenue for
this city, and he takes some pride in the fact
that the revenues of the city from all sources
this year will exceed those of the previous
wear by S25. 900. 900. Last year the city liquor
license was raised from 1900 to $500, and the
consequence was a large falling off in the
number of saloons. but an increased revenue.
This year, however, the number has de-
creased five more, and the revenue from this
source is therefore deficient to the amount OF
twenty-five hundred dollars. Three of the
oldest and most prominent bar-rooms IN the
centre of the city have closed their doors, and
the proprietor Of another. when your cores
pondent made some inquiries of him on the
street as 10 his line of business, saw IN his
mind aprospectiye purchaser and 9nered 10
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Death of n Cousin of John C. Ca~lhoun-sena-
torial Aspirant.

KEYsv1LLE, VA, June Especial. IA
short time ago the death, near this place, of
Mr.. Drury Calhoun, a third cousin Of John
c. Calhoun, was announced. Another cousin,
Mr.. James +. Calhoun, died last Thursday
morning. Mr.. Calhoun was highly esteemed
in the community. was a good citizen and
kind neighbor. He leaves four children,
three sons and ono daughter.
We have had very seasonable weather for
the past two weeks, and most of the tobacco
crop has been planted.
There are a number of aspirants for the
vacant senatorship from Charlotte and Neck
lenburg counties. Among the number / learn
are: DR.. A. S. Priddy. our county chairman;
Or. F. j. Gregory. Hon. John ID. S~hepperson,
Thomas W. SCOTT. Henry Rice. Thomas j.
Thornton and probably others.
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BEoUEsTs ron THE BApTrsrs.
h''' hcike Leaves n Large Amount of won.x
for Education.


RALEIGH. N. c., June Especial New. 4.
received here to-day that a prominent Beptist
named A. G. Melke, of Lumberton, who died
very wealthy a few days ago. left laree no
quests OF interest 10 the Baptist denomination
IN TINS state. Among them are S25. 600 To tba
Ministerial educational fund of Wake Foyeat
couege, $4,000 for a Baptist college AZ LINN
Defton and a handsome sum for the benefit If
the Baptist Female University 70 be estah.
lished in this city.
kilograms received here this eyening from
the baltimore bondhoiders of the Reieigh
street railway announced that they would
have the work Of construction begun here next.
week. The bonds 60 build the road will he
issued to tho amoun of one hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars.
TIRE TIzorIoS oAsEs DISMISSED.
The Warren county election case. which has
been occupying the attention of the United
states Court III this city for several davs. was
decided this evening. the jury bringing IN the
verdict of not guilty, after being out only
eight minutes. IN this case the returnin0
board of Warren county was indicted
for throwing out the returns of
Sandy Creek township on account
OF irregularities. When the verdict of the
jury was announced the district attorney at
once nolle prosecuted the New Hanover case.
which IS Of the sam nature. and in which a
number Of prominent citizens Of Wilmington
were under indictment. There have been
one hundred or more witnesses in the city in
the past few days in attendance upon these
two cases.
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A Woman Caused IL.

SAT- LAKE CRY, UrsH, June 6-John
Kirby the night-yardmaster Of the Rio Grande
and Western railroad was shot and MORALLY
wounded to-day by Sam Liday, a restaurant
keeper. Liday then shot his hve-year-old
child. fred a shot at his wife and committed
suicide. Jealousy Of Kirby's attention 20 his
wife was the cause.
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Whlskey Seized.

LovIsyrILE, KY, June GA Government
twenty-four barrels OF the "Edgewater"
brand Of whisky Of Hofheimer h Co., of New
York. The whisky was shipped in 1888 TO
Bermuda and reimported last August, and
paid a duty of ninety cents per gallon, which
is provided in such cases. The whisky had
been doctored, however, and the duty should
have been S2.75 per gallon.
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Died From a Cat Bite.

AspuRY PARK. N. j., June 6.-Lawyer Ban
tine died this afternoon OF ~hydrophobia,
caused by the bite Of a cat. He suffered very
much from commissions and frothed at tho
mouth towards the last. His agony toward
the end was heartrending 70 witness. The
physicians were al present. The case excited
widespread attention.
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MATCH GAMES or BAsE-BALL.
Stars Against the Roanokes Commercials
Against the Notion Men.

AktAfHN hA1
The Stars, Of st. Peters Cathedral School,
and the Roanokes, from Tenth street, played
a very enthusiastic game of baseball at Island
Park yesterday morning before an audience
composed mostly of boys.
The Stars proved too much for their adver-
saries. who were unable to strike the curves OF
Brooks and OConnOr.
There were several fine plays, among which
were the battery work Of Brooks, O'Connor
and Quinn. Of the Stars. and the fine all
around plays of Bernstein and Leary, Of the
Roanokes.
Fitzpatrick, of the STARS" made a phe-
nomenal running catch inl the eighth inning,
for which he r~eceived1iberal applause.
Following is the score by innings:
Roanokes. ............ 90 900 90
Stars. ................. 0 3 4 2 2 X-l5
COMMERCIALS AND NOTIONS MIN.
The game of baseball played on Island
Park yesterday evening between the Com
mercials and the Notions men proved a per-
feet walk-Oyer for the Commercials.
The Notions men, through one error, sue
ceeded in getting in I'VE runs in the first
innings, but from that time on none of their
players succeeded in crossing third base.
They were entirely at the mercy Of the Com
mercisls' battery, Apologize and Peterson.
The score was 10 10 2.
Commercials: Peterson. catcher; Apologize,
pitcher; Smith. short stop Sheppard FIRST
base: Lumsden, second base. Leftwltch, third
base; II. Russell, left field; L. Smith, centre
field: Sydnor, right field.
Notion Men: Bowers, catcher; G.. w. Rus
sell. pitcher; Bargamin. short stop; Pyle, first
base: Wallerstein, second base; Christian.
third base; Long left field; Powell, centre
field; Currer. right field.
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Elected.

ton to-day resulted in the election of Stans-
bury j. Wiley, Republican. by a majority Of
about $50 over DR.. Willard Springer. Demo-
crat. The rest of the city ticket Is also
elected by about the same malorlties- The
Republicans will have a majority in the city
%counclls.
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Disaatrous Fire.

SANTIAGO. CuILI, June 6.-There was q
disastrous fire here to-day. The British lega-
ton was among the buildings destroyed, and
the British minister. j. q. Kennedy, and wife
narrowly escapted death. The building occu-
pied by the German legation was damaged
and many others destroyed.
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To Visit Europe.

DAvv1L1x. VA. June 6.-tSpecial, Miss
Ellie Elliott, one Of the most charming and
most popular young ladies of the city, will
next week join a party of Virginia young Ia
dies in New York, who will make a few
age of Miss Shaw. of Richmond.
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PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June GA letter was
delivered 70 Postmaster General Wanamaker
at his country residence tonight asking him
TO appear before the councilmanic commit
tee investigating the affairs Of City Treasurer
Bardsley and his connection with the wrecked
keystone National Bank.
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Five Indictments Filed.

LouIsvuLE, KY., June Give indictments
are filed away in the United States discreet
attorneys ofice against f. III. Hcrnes. an
alleged banker at 81 Wall street, New York,
who is the agent for several European -
teries.
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Tho Times Changes Hands.

SAVANNAH. Ga. June Especial THE
Savannah Daily Times this afternoon changed
hands. Gazaway Hartridge retired, and }. IL.
Cavanaugh was elected president and man
aging editor. The new manager is q man OF
wealth and long successful business expert
eDce.
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Each Win a Game.

PRINCETON, N. j., June 6.-The second
game of the series for the inter collegiate
championship took place here TODAY before a
large crowd among which were many admirers
of both teams. Score:
Yale 020O0OO o. 3
Princeton. ............ 2 0 0 o 0 0 3 O.
Each college team has won a game apiece.
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ON THE DIAMOND And TURF.
The Giants Indulge in a Continued Round
Of Victories.
THE INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Princeton and Yale Each Win u Game-Re-
suits Of the other Games-suceessful
Contestants of the Turf.
New YORK, June 8.

r five thou
sand persons saw the
Giants defeat the
Porkopolitans again
to-day. Rusie was
in fine form, and
moved down the
opposing players as
fast ashley appeared
at the bat. Only two
hits were made off
his delivery. and ten
men pounded moth
ing but the thin air
in their efforts to
hit the ball. Score;
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EEw York, June 6.-Rev. Drs. Shipman.
Peters and Butler were to-day appointed a
committee 10 inquire in the charges of heresy
against Dr. l. Heber Newton.
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o.

New Yorks.. 100000 o.
C~incinnatis $50. .........0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
Batteries: Rusie and Buckley; Rhines and
Harrington. Umpire, Powers.
BRooKLYN, n. Y, June 6.-Caruthers was
somewhat wild in the first four innings to-
day, giving a Chicago man his base on balls IN
each of those innings. but he was successful
in striking the side out each time. After the
fourth inning he steadied down and was very
effective. The home team hit Stein hard at
times aud received some aid from the visitors
errors. Thu fielding Of Griffin and Wards
base-stealing were the features. Attendance
5000. Score:
Brooklyns. OOOS12Ox-6
Chicagos. ............ 0 90 00 l o. 2
Batteries: Caruthers and Con Daley; Stein
and Kittridge. Umpire, Lynch.
BosToN, MASS, June 6.-The Spiders out
batted the Bean-Eaters to-day, and aided by
a bad muff by Cancel, which let IN three
runs. easily won the game. Both teams
played loosely in the field, but the home
teams errors were the most costly. Attend
ance. 3,761. Score:
BOstons.. ....... ......0 100000 %
Clevelands. ............. 0 B l 0 U D 0 l 2-7
Batteries: Getzein and Cancel; Young and
thinner. Umpire, McQuaide.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June ct took twelve
innings to decide tO-day's game between the
1ulllleS ana the IlttSDurSeFS. Inc IorHlet won
it by superior fielding. The visitors earned their
two runs scored in the seventh inning by hard
and timely hitting. The errors made by them
gave the "Phillies" their three runs. Both
pitchers did work. Attendance. 4,400.
Philadelphia .....O 0 1 100000 0 Ia
P%ittsburgs. ........0 0 0 0 o o 2 o o o o o. 2
Batteries: Thornton and Brown, King and
Fields. Umpire. Hearst.
ASSOCIATION GAMES.
AT Columbus:
Columbus. 0 0 Sc
Athletlcs ....... v U 1 u 5
Batteries: Gastright and O'Connor; Weyh-
ing and Cross. Umpire, Kerins. Called
RAIN.
At Cincinnati: Washington game postponed;
rain.
At Louisville:
Baltlmores .............2 300 IT
LOuisyllles. ............. 0 o 0 D 0 0 l O.
Batteries: Healy and Robinson; Ehret and
Cook. Umpire. Jones.
At st. Louis: CTen i%nnings.)
st. Louis. .............8 2 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ill
Bostons. l 1 0 3 0 0 90
Batteries: Stivetts and Boyle; Haddock and
OBrien and Murphy. Umpire, Ferguson.
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D1seusrrp COMMUNITY.

The Aichmyer electrician system inaugu-
rated here some weeks ago is only q system IN
name For weeks the citizens have been de-
priyed Of the old horse-cars, and for reasons
not satisfactory TO the general public they
have not been superseded by the electric-cars.
Indeed. the complaint is loud. and great dis
satisfaction is freely expressed. His Honor
Mayor Yancey arraigned the constructors 10
show why they had not complied with their
contract in starting the service. but they
showed that by its provisions they
had six months TO get il in running order
after the first trial and he threw down in dis
gust the agreement giving such ample lati-
tude. The Electric Car Company now give
il out that they will make another trial next
week. On the previous trials they made no
attempt 10 run up Fifth street, because il is
said the brakes were not sufficient to hold a
heavy car on such a grade. This street is
three degrees sleeper than the line on
Franklin street. Richmond. below the
Exchange Hotel, and it is told
thatJ. G. Brill. the Philadelphia manufacturer
of street-cars. when on a visit here was invited
20 ride over the line, and when he reached
this grade declined riding farther, but got out
and walked to the top of the hill and remarked
that he never expected to see street-cars run
at such an angle. This hill was successfully
traversed for years. however. and the average
Lynchburger is not prepared to accept any,
thing less.
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sell out. Drawing conclusions from the
above facts, il appears that while liquor sell
ing is on the wane. all other branches Of bust
ness show an increase.
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BOOKSELLER Expelled.

BALTIMORE, Mp. juno 6.-The judges OF
the Pimlico ~trotting-races to-day expelled
Frank Herdie, the w~elLknown bookseller;
George +. Davis, of st. Johnsbury, VT, the
owner Of the horse Tom Hamilton: his driver.
III. K. Brewster, of st. Johnsbury, VT; Will
liam Achuff, the driver who was given charge
Of the horse after Brewster had been taken
out of the race last Wednesday. and also the
horse Tom Hamilton. These men, the judges
claim were the chief iDstigators of the fraud
in connection with the $500 guaranteed
Pimlico stake which was decided Thursday.
The decision. which prevents the convicted
men and horse from participating on any
National Association track. caused great ex-
element among horsemen, particularly as
no appeal can be filed until the meeting OF the
board of review next December.
TRoTTING MEETING CLOSES.
The Pimlico trotting meeting was concluded
to-day. The track was very heavy. The un-
finished 2: 20 trotting and 2: 10 pacing races were
decided in three straight heats. Abbie v.
won the trot and Mambrino Hannis took the
pacing contest. The 237 class. purse $500,
went TO Norwood Hambletonian in three
straight heats. Fascination secured second
and Frank Brown third money.