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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Items of Interest From Across tho
River.

Items of Interest From Across tho
Mr.. Edgar Vaughn is quito Ill at his resi-
dence on Cowardn avenue.
| Master Floyd Morrissett met with painful
| injury Friday evening. In running he struck
| against plank and knocked out two front
| teeth. !.
Mrs. Peter E. Coles died at the residence OF
her husband. 1903 cambridge street, Friday
| evening. Her remains will be taken to Lu-
nenburg for interment.
| The election returns were canvassed yester..
day at the courthouse, and certhcates Oh
election awarded TO the new CouncilmenI
Messrs. Starke, Taylor. Pitt. Welslger ana
Toney.
The suit of William st. Paul Pulliarn against
the city of Manchester. in the Circuit Ioure
of Chesterfield county, was decided by Judge
b. A. Hancock on last Wednesday IN favor OF
the city. ~.
on Hull street between Eleventh and twelfth
and carried off q suit of clothes Friday even
ing. Entrance was effected from the rear
Rev. Robert II Winfree. of Chesterfield,
son of the lamented DR.. ID. b. Wintree, so
well known in this city. will preach at the
Bainbridge-street Baptist church to-day at IL
A. NJ. and =. Nj,
The High School closed Friday afternoon
There were no public exercises. The graduates
this We ar were Miss Lala Mayo, MISS WINE
Fisher, Miss Matte Davidson, MISS J0rrie
Jones, Miss Annie Donley, and Dir. Iuden
Harrison.
Mr.. Henry Hewlett died yesterday morning
at his residence on McDonough street be,
tween Ninth and Tenth. He had been IN bad
health for some time, but until few days ago
he was able to be about and TO attend TO ms
dairy business. The deceased was found dead
in bed.
In accordance with the usage of the Metho-
dist church. Childrcn's Day will be observed
to-day at II O'Clock. A programme OF exer-
cises has been arranged, in which the children
will take part ut the conclusion OF which they
will be addressed by the pastor. Rev. Mr..
Laughon will preach at Central church at 3: 10
p. NJ.
The commencement exercises of the Man
chester Colored High School. James II. Black
the First African church. The church was
were quite number of prominent white citi-
zens in attendance, including the members Of
the school board.
The new Cowardin-avenue Christian church
will be dedicated this afternoon at o'clock
by Rev. Jabez Hall, pastor of Seventh-street
church. of Richmond. Rev. |. j. Spencer
will preach at Cowardin-ayenue church at
s o'clock. There will be protracted meeting
at the church next week. The meetings at
Leader Hall Sunday nights will be dIscon-
tinued and held hereafter in the church.
Mr.. II. w. Provence, Of Florida, will preach
this morning at IL o'clock at Ciopton-stree
Baptist church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS.

In commenting on the proposed appoint
ment of General Hampton as president of the
University of South Carolina, the New York
Commercial Advertiser points out the grow
ing disposition of Northern educationalinstitu-
tons to select as their official heads men who
are distinguished not 30 much for scholastic
culture as for long experience and tried eff
cheney in the administration of afIairs-men
who occupy the most conspicuous position in
their communities as individuals of great per-
sonal influence by their force of character and
by their practical sagacity.
The remark of the Commercial Advertiser
is confirmed by the reputation of the presi-
dents of all the leading Northern universities
President Gilman, of Johns Hopkins, for in
stance is not only man of unusual literary
attainments, an historical scholar who has
contributed much that throws light upon our
political annals, notably in his fine biography
of Mr.. Monroe, whom he has defended very
successfully from the charge of intel
lectual inferiority, but he IS also man of
eminent administrative capacity, a skillful
executive who has done as much by his
knowledge of the world and men to elevate
the Johns Hopkins University to its present
high position as by his knowledge of
the scholastic needs of such an institution as
that over which he presides
Ex-President White. of Cornell. who re-
signed from the official headship of that uni
versity few years ago, was a man of the
same general type, trained scholar, but also
diplomat VINO had won a very high reputa
ton'in several conspicuous positions TO which
he had been appointed blythe National Gov
eminent. AS a representative of this country
abroad he exhibited qualities as a man of
affairs which will give him an honorable fame
in our diplomatic history.
President Angel of Ann Arbor, enjoys a
still more distinguished reputation, not only
as college executive. but also as a negotia-
tor of important treaties with foreign powers.
There are few men in the United States
whose judgment on all public questions.
whether educational, political or financial. is
entitled 10 more consideration than that of
President Eliot, of Harvard, man who has
never filed any high political position indie
pendently of the headship of the great uni
versity which he governs simply because he
has not permitted himself to be drawn away
from the performance of the duties which his
connection with Harvard imposes upon him.
President Patton, of Princeton. is the most
scholarly of all the heads of Northern colleges.
and in force of intellectual ability has few
superiors in the United States
President Low, of Columbia. and several
Others whose names might be mentioned all
illustrate the growing disposition at the North
to select men as college presidents who are
not only scholars but also persons of extra
ordinary practical talent and the widest adj
illustrative experience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Average OF Human Life.
baltimore Americana

great many sermons are preached q great
many articles are written. upon the wear and
tear Of modern civilization, but the fact re-
mains that the average of human life is con-
stantlv increasing This IS the subject of a
recent article in the Popular Science Monthly
by Mrs. II. Nj. Plunkett. She tells how il was
discovered. In the last century the English
Government found a large profit in the sale OF
annultles, but In this century the profits began
to disappear, and an investigation showed
that 1t was due to the increasing average of
life Geneva. Switzerland, has kept the NOR
tally record since 1851. In 1000 forty out of
every one thousand died while in 1900 the
number was only twenty nine. and it has
been decreasing steadily. In Baltimore less
than twenty in the thousand die during a
year. OF course. this improvement is due to
the better conditions and accommodations of
living. and very largely to the increased at
tention TO sanitation. A significant illustra-
tion OF it is afforded in an experience in Balti-
more. The new plumbing law cut down the
number of deaths from diphtheria and kindred
diseases more than one-half Since 1880 the
mortality, except in the smallpox year, has
decreased. With a thorough system of sew
erage and first-class sanitary law the death
rate In this city would not be over fifteen in
thousand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

he stole while City Treasurer in number OF
well-known banks. whose officers paid him
handsome percentage of interest on his de-
posts, although aware that he would apply
this interest TO his own personal uses. In
other words. it was practically offered as q
bride and openly accepted as such. 1t is to
be hoped that the Philadelphia bankers in-
volved in this charge will find no difficulty in
relieving themselves. and until they are posi-
lively proven to be guilty there will be much
hesitation in attaching importance to Bard
sley's story
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
POLITICS IN MECRLENBURG.
The Democrats Make a Good Fight for Conn
ty Honors.

BoYDToN, Va, May 9O.-[special. THE
Democrats Of Mecklenburg have many rea-
sons to feel that they have done well in last
Thursdays contest. For the first time in the
history OF the county portion of the ticket
was elected. In spite of the heavy rainfall,
disatectlon and lukewarmness within their
own ranks; in spite of open treachery upon
the part of Democratic nominee, who shame
lessly sold his honor upon the day of election.
4. Is. Cogblll Is elected sheriff by good
majority, while Hon. w. f. Atkins made q
magnifice mt run for Commonwealth attorney
and is defeated by small majority only.
Mr.. Atkins has done what no other man has
done or could do in Mecklenburg he has
carried quite half thousand negroes into the
Democratic party. Had he received that sup
port which Southern men and gentlemen
usually accord TO the nominees of tho Demo-
cratic party. even the heavy rainfall would
not have been sufficient TO cause defeat.
AS 1t IL, the party has cause for congratula-
ton in the fact that the days OF Republican
supremacy are over in Mecklenburg. and
with proper management her vote may be
counted upon and swell the ranks Of De.
mocracy in the BLACK Belt"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
NEWS SUMMARY.

Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina
Fair; stationary temperature.
Debt Commission meets.-John II. Eller-
son buried.-Charles III. Cosby made deed Of
ssignme nt.--Judge Witt granted stay of ex-
ecution in the Grymes case.--A little daughter
of Colonel G. 7. Bigger kicked by negro
woman.
VIRGINIA.
The hail-storms and heavy rainfall for the
past week greatly damaged the crop in many
portions of the State.--The University base
ball team defeated the Olympics, of Kentucky,
neutrality-suspicious. Memorial Day was
observed in many cities throughout the State
yesterday.-Bederal Decoration Day in Dan
vile was very tame affair.-The leaf tobacco
market during the past week has been very
active--New week in Danville will be
crowded with events of memory.-Col-
onel w. H. Peyton, of Greenville, is dead
NEW YORK.
The Confederate and Union soldiers alike
decorated the graves of the dead heroes in New
York yesterday.--The Metropolitan Museum
of Art will be opened for the first time on Sun
day ito-day.--The bid price Iof Nashville and
Chattanooga stock has advanced past
week has been dull one in the iron trade
The board of managers of the New York Cotton
Exchange have decided TO open on Mon
day at II A NJ, from June to Octo-
ber-The total amount of gold exported
10 Europe yesterday amounted 10 $2s5O, OOO.--
FOREIGN.
The illness of Sir Jonn Mcdonald gives Eng
land great c0ncern.--Ihe Raccarat scandal
trial begins in Londoa o-morrow.-The
strong leaning of the Swedes 20 Germany has
caused Russia great apprehension.--The Gar
has postponed his visit to Moscow-Irouble
is reported on the frontier between Russia and
Germany.-The persecution of Hebrews in
Russia continues in its severest degree.--A rev.
olution has broken ont in Hayti. The provision
OF the Behring Sea bill is published elewhere.
Belle Bellion. variety actress, has suddenly
become Lady Dunlo.-Bohemia has produced
wonderful double-headed woman.-The
change OF the imperial residence from ST. Pc
tersburg to Moscow was at the desire of the
Car himself.-A remarkable criminal has de-
yeioped IN the daughter of Madame Daniloff,
the Russian Nihilist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
The Ouakers.
New York SUM-

Asit is with the American Quakers. so it is
with the British Quakers. On Tuesday we
referred 10 the fact that at the yearly meeting
of the Quakers. then in session here, the at
PENDANTS of both sexes wore the garb OF the
worlds people, having discarded the coats
and hats, the bonnets and shawls. by which
they were formerly distinguished from the
ordinary run of mankind and womanklnd.
We now learn that, about the same
time, large body of British Quak-
ers attended an entertainment in
the Mansion House in London, TO
which they had been invited by the Lord
Mayor. who is of Quaker lineage, and that
only three of them, two women and one man
wore the historic garb of their faith. We
learn, furthermore. that the British Quakers
are even more revolutionary than their Amer
lean brethren; for those at the Mansion
House in London had discarded the Scriptu-
raj yea and nay which were heard in the
Rutherford Square Westinghouse here. this
week. Verify, there are many heresies IN
these times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Southern Timber Lands.
[Yirginian Manufactured


BY all means should a stop be put TO the
present practice Of destroying the pine lands
of the South which the turpentine farmers are
engaged in. At price varying from seventy
five cents to one dollar an acre. whole sections
of forest lands are destroyed which in from
ten TO fifteen years could be made 10 yield
more than 800 .000, 900 worth of lumber
Not only is there wastefulness, such as is
mentioned above but mill practice is as yet
highly uneconomica. In the manufacture Of
lumber much is thrown on the waste pile that
can be made to yield thousands of dollars.
Scientific investigation has found use for
almost every square inch of wood, no matter
what its form or condition. and clever minds
are constantly engaged in the search for
further uses, Attention to these by-products
should not be neglected for no inconsiderable
return can be gained for them.
Altogether the timber problem is one Of
great importance and interest to the South
and it is the part of wisdom to study it well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

A Very Pretty Marriaee-Damage to Crops
by Rain.

WINDSOR. Va, May 3O.-[Special. IA very
pretty marriage took place Wednesday even
ing at the residence Of the brides parents,
about three miles from Windsor. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. NJ. +. Hall and Miss
Matte Fl. Marshall A large number of rea-
tlves and friends were present 10 witness the
ceremony, and about o'clock the bridal
party, consisting of Miss jamie Marshall and
Mr.. r. l.. Hall, Miss Effie Briggs and
Mr.. Archie helms, Miss Julia Darden
and Mr.. G. F. Batten, Miss Bina Briggs
and Mr.. II. L. Holland, Miss Victoria Hall
and Mr.. T. b. Marshall, Miss Noyella Mar
shall and Mr.. Tommie Birdsong. Miss Mamie
Butt and Mr. Pulley, Miss Rosa Eley and Mr..
Wilson Watkins, entered the tastefully decora-
ted parlor to the sweet swelling strains of a
wedding march by Valienti, rendered by
Mrs. &. +. Joyner. of Windsor. Then en-
tered the bride leaning upon the arm of the
brldegroom-elect, and beneath beautiful
floral arch, from which suspended the initials
OF their names. they were united in an i'm
presslve ceremony by Rev. j. +. Dean in ties
that only death should sever.
The bride was dressed in a handsome tan
travelling suit, and carried fragrant bouquet
OF Marechal Neil roses.
Alter receiving many congratulations from
relatives and friends the happy pair left for
their future home. CORTLAND, together with a
party OF friends. where they received recep-
ton last night. The presents were MANY and
some OF them very handsome.
Heavy rains have fallen here for the last
two days, damaging crops very much, wash
ing roads badly and breaking several mills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Negroes at the North.

I NIIIIIIb UUII w D'I -uto0tII5tI'I
The negroes are having a rather rough ex-
perience in the highly civilized North in the
courts. it appears They are victims of race
prejudice. and this, too where no prejudice
should ever enter-the judicial tribunals In
Pennsylvania. in Iowa and in Indiana. Har-
rison's own State. they suffer in this
way. Strange, very strange This testi-
mGIny comes from the negroes them ben
burg, Pa, told how it was in that State.
A dispatch from indianapolis tells how ne
gro named Abbott was executed by a mob
near that city. In the Gate City is letter
from a negro telling how the negroes suffer
andare abused in Iowa. The writer is vouched
for by the newspaper rs lone of the most in
telligent and scholarly of the colored men Of
Keokuk> and the State" which merits ma
tional attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

The stories which sensational journals ara
spreading abroad as TO the sanity of such
prominent men as MIR. Blaine and Mr.. Hayes
are as cruel from moral point of view as
they are uniustifable in consideration
of the facts. The reported arrangement of
the faculties OF these two public men has been
shown 20 be gross misstatement, and but
FOR the advertisement which it would give TO
the. journals implicated and the notoriety of
thetrials this misstaaement might very pro-
perly be made q ground. for Al action Of libel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
DEATHS.

JOHNSON-Died. Mt 10: 80 o'clock P. NJ, May
GOTH of cholera infantum, at Up Brook avenue.
ROBERT. infant son OF L. L. and r. A. John
son, of Lynchburg, Va.
McCLUER.-Ded at the residence of her
husband, Charles T.. McCluer, No. 9SOl east
Franklin street, Richmond Va. at 4:5O p NJ,
May -, 1891, CHARLOTTE L. MoCLUER, in the
fiftieth year of her age.
Funeral from Third Presbyterian church,
Twenty-sixth and Broad, at 4:30 7. NJ. TODAY
Sunday. Interment at Hollywood.
Lexington. Va, and Lynchburg Va, papers
please copy.
HOWLETT.-Diedo on the morning of the
of May. 1891, in the fifty-ninth year of his
age, II. c. HOWLEIT of Manchester.
Burial from his late residence, go McDonough
street, SUNDAY AFTERNOON at 80 o'clock. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

WILL RETAIN MS CHAIR.
Professor II. A. White, Of Washington and
Lee, Refuses An Offer.

The Rockbridge News, referring TO Profess
sor II. A. White, who married the daughter;of
Judge B. r. Wexford, and who has many
friends and relatives in Richmond. says that
he was few days ago elected president Of
Central University, Of Richmond. KY, by the
authorities of that institution. The position
is one of great honor and Importance; the
salary is $4,000 per annum, with residence
furnished in addition. Professor White has.
however, concluded to retain his chair az
Washington and Lee.
This is but one Of several very compliment
tary offers which Professor White has re-
ceived from other institutions. and is the
strongest possible testimonial of the appre-
citation in which his abilities are held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
The SWelled Head.
[Charlestnn Neus and conrior

charleston News and Courierl
The effort of the New York Herald to prove
that Mr.. Blaine is physical wreck, and,
therefore, ineligible for future political hon
ors. does not appear TO have made much of a
sensation In any part of the country. The
prevailing impr sssion is. as indicated by the
press. that swelled foot is not nearly so
much Of hindrance in presidential race as
a swelled head and the Secretary OF States
trouble is confined to his foot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

THERE is one very common form of crime
at the North--robbery of famous graves
from which the South is happily exempt. and
may it continue indefinitely so. The most re-
cent effort that has been made 10 steal the
body of a celebrated Northerner is that which
is reported in connection with the remains of
Mr.. Barnum, the Snowman. The fends
were interrupted in the very consummation
of their ghoulish scheme, and were driven off
before they could remove the body to point
where they would have been able to evade
detection. That this species of body
snatching should so often occur is
a reflection upon the civilization of the North
ern States, and should be regarded with sem
sations of profound shame by their citizens.
Nowhere else in the enlightened parts of the
world is such a crime as this committed with
the frequency that is observed at the North.
Few things, indeed, in its contemporary his
tory are 80 well calculated TO bring its social
and moral life into deeper discredit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
CREAM or THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics Cuiied srom
Leading Journals.
froh;ladalnhia Times.l

fPhiIadeIpnIh IlmoSI
While the Charleston was coaling az AGA
,,r,cn the Tsmerada was quietly lying along
p l;ds her with the ltatas arms on board. That
Is the e. apparently reliable report from the
City of Mexico. 1t will be snr ' th
T 1n came in and returned almost i'm
,ned;ateIy. II was. therefore, piece of great
nnod luck for the insurgents that the trans
lot tort and her ally escaped the notice Of
he American vessel. AS the very slightest
ered;t Is to be attached TO the reports of an
agreement by the Government with the in
surgents, to receive the ltata empty as a sort
% ended. The insurgents have scored off us,
aud il is only to be hoped that the arms they
have secured will do very little damage. 1t
might be an interesting point for specula-
ton, by the way. whether they have been
paid for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
SUNDAY. MAY 81. 1891.
THE TIMES" PRIZE ESSAYS.

In order 70 elicit the views of practical and
thoughtful men and women on the great adj
vantages that Richmond offers to the whole
country The TIMES will award prizes for es-
says on the following subjects:
First. Richmond as a Manufacturing City,
with suggestions tending to promote and en-
largethis great and growing interest
For best essay. ..$lOO
Second best essay ........ so
Third best essay ..... IS
Second. Richmond as Trade or Jobbing
Centre for the distribution of merchandise,
with suggestions for increasing its importance
in this respect:
For best essay. SlOO
Second best essay so
Third best essay. ....... %
Third. Richmond as a Residential and Edu-
cational Centre, with suggestions for improv-
ing ats great advantages in this direction:
For best essay. .....--.....$15
Second bestessay ..."..... 80
Third best essay. .......... Is
THE SUBURBS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OFFER.
Fourth. The proper development of the
lands adjoining the city both for residen-
tial and manufacturing purposes is 50 impor-
tant that The TINES will publish as received
essays on 1.-THE Proper Development Of the
Suburbs Of Richmond"
Prizes-First. ........... $50.
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Third. .............. 10.
Committees will be hereafter selected and
announced who will adjudge the prizes. Es-
says must not exceed 5000 words or about
three columns of The TIMES Each essay
should be signed by nom de plume and adj
dressed to the respective Committee on Man
ufscture, Trade or Residence, according
to the subject of the essay, care of The
TINES. accompanied with the real name and
address of the author IN a separate sealed en-
velope, which will not be opened until after
the awards are made.
THE TINES reserves the right to keep or use
for publication any essay received, which
must be mailed to The TINES on or before
July ], 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

" the charge which Bardsley, the Philadel.
phia defaulter. makes in retaliation for his
recent arrest is based upon actual facts il
leaves many of the most prominent bankers
OF Philadelphia in an unenviable position.
HenoW assexts that he placed the funds which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
Memorial Day.
New York World.l

This is the Day of the Dead. Not especially
the day Of mourning. for the heart that
mourns knows no distinction of days in its
grief. but day of gentle memories and loving
tributes TO those VINO have gone before, day
set apart for strewng graves with flowers for
want of a better means of testifying love and
regret and tender recollection.
In its public observance the day is still. as
at the beginning, one of honor to the men,
DRY of soldiers who gave their lives for the
country but it has taken upon itselfa broader
significance, deeper meaning to those who
sound of a voice that is still" 1t is the day
of our dead. our Sabbath of souls. kept in
memory of those whom we count our loved
and lost"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
MEETINGS.

OFFICE or
RIcgMoND AND CHESAPEAKE r.. r. CoHPASr,
RICHMOND, VA, May 18th, lssi
THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE STOCK.
4 HOLDERS OF THE RICHMOND AND
CHESAPEAKE RAILROAD COMPANY vii be
Richmond. Va, on WEDNESDAY. the ls,h day
OF June, 1871, at u o'clock noon. .-...,.,-
NJ b. POITIAUN,
my29-td Secretary.