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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
In War Times.

The sale of seats for the benefit to Lee
Camp and the First regiment Virginia Vol
unteers opens to-day. The veterans and
the newer aspirants for records on the mill
tary list have been doing yeoman service In
the disposition of tickets for the perfor-
mances.
The programme is an extensive and varied
one and embraces many of the songs that
were given AT the recent entertainment IN aid
of the Stuart monument fund. which are to
be repeated by IN almost unanimous request
from those who attended it at that time.
Mr.. Polk Miller will give his well-known
composition Pm Coin TO Ole Virginny,"
assisted by q large chorus. Special scenery
has been prepared for this number on the
programme. The song will be introduced as
the dream of Uncle Cephas the old negro
who has followed his master 10 the war and
ut the campfire falls asleep and dreams OF the
day when he will be free.
series of tableaux. War and Peace, have
been arranged for the concluding number on
the programme and will be shown with the
full corps of the odd Guard" of Lee Camp
and three companies of the First regiment.
The performance will commence at Sis
sharp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
Tho 1Fuafcata

The Mozart musicale was attended by but
q small crowd last evening, the threatening
weather evidently keeping many haoltues at
home 1t was an enjoyable evening OF music.
Miss Isbel Edmonds. soprano. and MI. A. E;
Aryeschon, baritone. being the yocalsts ana
Miss Clara Belle Palmer, pianist. Feel
Thy Angel Spirit" by Hoffman. was most
pleasingly rendered and possessed much that
was artstic while Pattison's waltz song. as
sung by Miss Edmonds. thoroughly capt.
waited the audience. She has q
wel-traned voice that IS rlcn
and full and her trill wo:k was well exc
cuted. Mr.. Aryeschon was splendid. lie
sang II Fear No Foe (Pinsuti) in mastery
manner with a voice that has been most hghiy
cultivated He was forced to respond to al
encore. Miss Palmer is from the PEABODY
Conservatory Of Music. Baltimore. and Is 3
native Of Augusta county. Virginia; one
plays we'll and elected deserved plaudits pS
her excellent execution. c
In her Interpretation Of one of LISTS diff
cult compositions she showed marked AFFINITY
her touch being the result Of admirable SCHOOL
ing.
Miss Palmer. since graduating from TN
Peabody Institute, has appeared IN the 'arge
cities Of the North and has always met VIII
lust appreciation of her excellent talent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
CHRISTIAN YOR.
A Meeting of the Local ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
for Attending the Convention.


The local Union of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor met Sunday
afternoon at o'clock in the leoture-room OF
the Seyenth-street Christian church. This
union is composed Of the several societies De-
longing 70 various churches in the city. In
the absence of j. K. Durrett. president. on
account of sickness. +. w. Newman, secre-
tarv. presided The meeting opened with a
brief song and praise service.
Mr.. W. @. West. secretary OF the State or
panization, made report OF the work, aud
stated that he was in correspondence Win
seventy societies IN Virginia.
A c0mmtte appointed at the last meeting
TO make nominations for the officers OF the
union for the ensuing year made their report
which was received, and the following named
officers were elected, as reported; Presi-
dent. w. f.. Smith; Secretary, r.. n. Newmani
Treasurer Julian Snyder
Mr.. Vest read communication from the
committee of arrangements for the annual
national convention of the society, which
will be held in New York city from The 7th to
the the 10th Of July inclusive. This conven-
ton was held at Minneapolis last year, and
was the largest meeting of evangelical Chris
tians that ever took place. This one will be
still larger and will be held in Madison
Square Garden.
il was ascertained in the meeting Sunday
that from twelve to fifteen delegates will 20
from Richmond. Ia order to secure concert
of action and the advantages TO be gained by
going as a solid delegation, the Chair ap-
poinied a committee to ascertain the exact
number of delegates and arrange accordingly.
The following committee WAS appointed
John d. Murrell Centenary; w. T.. Smith,
Marshall-street; Dr. Burgess, Laurel-street;
c. A. tinker, Seventh-street, and j. 5. lay
lor. Third Christian church. Another meet
ing was called for Sunday, July Sd, at the
same time aud place, and committee ap-
pointed to arrange a special programme for
the meeting.
Mr.. j. h. Durrett, who has been president
of the local union of the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian Endeavor since its oIganiza-
ton. had to resign on account Of bis duties as
assistant State secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, to which he was re-
Gently appointed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
A BULLET IN HIS HEART.
DEAD ON cRANDrArHEE's CRAZE.
Mr.. A. Il. Curtis Shot Himself sunday
while in the Family Cemetery-Ap-
parenuy No Cause Tor the Deed.

r. Curtis. a young man we'll known in
9ichmond was found dead Sunday after
noon lying across his grandiathers grave IN
nrivate ground at the family home
tead about six miles from this city IN Hen
Woo county hole over the heart and
,,s,ol AT ms side we're the evidences which
stronolv indicated that no died by his own
hand. Curtis was q young man OF the
most exemplary character without bad
habits and much beloved by all who knew
him. and no reasonable cause can be assigned
for the rash act For some time past he had
been Ia the employ of McssIs. Mann q hee'
agents ia this city for the Otter0ufn iAtbia
Springs While at work with theih ne
e6owed such ability and desire 10 succeed
that the proprietOrs Of the springs turniSh.u
Inn with delivery wagon 10 ala nm ~
establishing an agency IN Petersburg similar
- the one N Richmond.
IN PETERSBURG.
He went 10 Petersburg several days ago 20
prosecute the business, and was suppOse9 "
be getting along ali night until 0atu1 '.s
when Mes~rs. Mann and tice received q ie.t ~
tro,,. INN saving that he had turned the
bnefness over 20 another party and teAing
80, cf the disposition no mad made ot cor
tair demiiohus belonging 70 them.
NgIflo 4 WAS talking 70 Dir. MANI eOSNSAN"J
,,or,-ir, General George j. Hundley, one Oh
H. rroprietors of the Otterburn Springs cor
,oborated the opinion as 10 the e&ceheht
character of young Curtis and mentioned DIS
e60rt 20 advance HIM in business ia refers
burp. on Saturday evening Curtis came from
Petersburg and reached bis home about 3
O'Clock. lie was on foot and when gong
through the city left his yalise at Sales drug
sore az the corner of Mos0y and NenaOie
streets, saying he would call tor 1t Monday.
IN GOOD SPIRITS.
He appeared then 10 be in good spirits, and
cbattsd pleasantly. Sunday morning after
breakfast he took a walk with his mother
about the place. but did not exhibit any un-
usual condition OF mind or create any sus-
13ici0n of his intention Us shown by bus act.
Tic cause for his suicide IS uneXplainable 10
bis friends. lie was not quite twenty-one years
OF age intelligent and Of good habits and a
favJrite with all who knew him. lie Yislteu
some Of his relatives in this city Saturday AZ
tgruO0n and his manner was entirely natural
and the news of his death was as great
shock to them as 10 his immediate family.
Universal regret is expressed NJ his SAD END,
and rreat surprise was expressed by oil at the
manner IN which he died. Young Curtis was
tie grandson of the late Tyler Curtis, VINO was
a rentleman Of distinction, and IN the early
DAVIS of California was the mayor OF san
francisco. His funeral took place yesterday
afternoon. and was largely attended by rela-
tves and friends from the city and country.
Ills romans lie IN q short distance OF the spot
where he shot himself on Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
Pardons Refused.

Governor Mckinney yesterday refused to
grant pardons 10 the following persons
George Hunter. convicted during the Febru-
ary term. 1880. at Norfolk of breaking AID ell
tering into astore-hOuse with intent TO commit
larceny and sentenced 10 term OF ten years
in the penitentiary
John MattOx. convicted during the Febru-
ary term Of the Campbell County Court upon
an indictment for breaking and entering into
a store-house with intent 70 commit larceny
and sentenced TO term OF three years IN the
penitentiary.
Livingston w. Davis. sentenced in March
1877. in the Albemarle County Court for luur-
der in the second degree TO eighteen years in
the penitentiary. An application for pardon
was once before refused in April 1890
j. w w. Bradley. convicted during the
Novamber term in 1889. in the Loudoun
County Court for an assault with intent e
kin and sent to the penitentary for term OF
three years and ten months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
The Presbyterians.
REAL ESTATE Association.
Active Steps Being Taken by Members OF tii
Craft to Unite for 1heir Good.

Active Steps Being Taken by Members OF tho
Craft TO Unite for 1heir Good.
There has been for some months an agita-
ton of the question of organizinga real estate
association in this city TO be composed OF all
the real estate agents in Richmond. While
passing along the street yesterday saw Mr.
Il. S. Rose standing IA his Office door and
asked him If the move was still alive.
Yes sir. - he replied. "On Saturday last
there was called meeting Of the real estate
agents for the purpose OF paying the last trlD-
ute OF respect 20 the memory OF that generous
soul, the late Benjamin N. Quarles. who was
so well and favorably known 70 all of our peo-
pie. Though his voice Is stllled IN death, yet
his memory will be perpetuated through
time. | was touched 70 note the warm re-
spouse the call received. After the adjourn
ment of the meeting | took occasion to press
the ACCESSIBILITY Of having real estate BssO-
ciation, which Was discussed by several gentle
men. A large majority advocated the plan.
There we're however, a few dIssenters. which
is TO be expected in ali meetings, the
church not excepted. We have made a
start IN this great undertaking by enrolling
the names OF the following firms and repre-
sentatyes Of firms Chewing X Rose, Cobb
a Wingheld, Apperson q Pollard. George ).
Vashon 4 Son, Csbell Il Wilson, John
Thompson Brown Il Co., Charles A. Rose,
William Marshall. DR., III. ,. Taylor q Don, :.
III. Pluemacher."
Do you think it will be q success
In the bright lexicon Of youth we are told
there is no such word as tail. Hence you may
count upon the Association as being an as
sured success. The intent of all association
il to bring together in social intercourse all
who are plying the real estate calling, TO raise
the standard mot the rates.. 10 learn each
other better. 10 straighten differences Of there
DO any. 10 work tremendously and pull to-
gather as one man, which will give us Sam
sonian strength; to share each others sofrows.
Joys and commissions; TO rekindle q fire IN tile
breasts OF all interested in the development
of our city's growth, which fire properly
kindled land you may depend upon that
being done will spread 10 River View; thence
cross the noble James by way OF the new
suspension bridge just above. engulf Wood
land Heights and Manchester thence return
by way of Mayos bridge. thence away 70
Seven Pines (by steam or electricity. infect
ing the various hills and parks in that
direction; thence across 10 Chestnut Hill ana
Barton Heights thence across country,
taking ia the vast possessions OF Major tiintef
and others thence 10 Leonard Heights lastly,
but not leastly) thence back to Richmond
College, where Ii will be famed into tent
porary slumber by tho wings Of that great IN
s.itution Of learning. II I have not men,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
Hot Weather DEATH Llst.

For the week ending Saturday there were
seveuty-two deaths in the city, against sixty
four the corresponding week last year. Ac-
cording to color these were diyided-white
- males; Is females: colored, Y males ana II
females:
Rate: White. 1851 per 1000 per annum;
coiored. 52.37; whole population, 800.
Locality: Marshall ward. Ii; Madison, s.
Clay. -: Jefferson. 5; Monroe, 6: Jackson, %
almshouse 6.
Age: One day to thirty. 5; one month &c
SIX. is six months 10 twelve. IL; one year tc
three. 7: three to ten. 8, ten to fifty, 4 over
fifty. Is: unknown, !.
Condition. Single, 81; married, g widowers
3; widows. 6.
Nativity: Richmond. 46; other parts United
States, a; unknown, 2.
Principal causes of death: Cholera infantum
Is. CONSUMPTION. 4: commissions. 6: diarrhna
heart disease 2; marasmus, 10; old age, .
paralysis; g. teething. 2; whooping-couSh,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
THE STATE DEBT.
The Old Bonds Are Coming in Rapidly nj tho
CapitoI-The New Issue.

Capitol-The New Issue.
State Treasurer Hartman and Second Audi
tor Ryland yesterday received the first lot OF
State bonds from the New York committee
for Identification and verifcation. The lot
contained a package of bonds OF the lace
value Of 1855, $40 and package OF coupons
si5Z.oH. The arrangements IN the oHlces Or
the Treasurer and Second Auditor are sucn
that the bonds can be taken IN charge as fast
as they arrive. and the New York committee
will send them here at the rate OF one package
per day. Mr.. Hyland has written 70 the COM
mittee that no expects to be able 10 dispose OK
about two packages per day as soon as the
additional clerical force will DO completed:
Il Will REQUIRE two extra clerks IN eacn one Oh
the two offices TO do the work
Treasurer Hartman and Second Auuitor
Ryland were in New York last week IN con-
nectlon with the printing OF the new State
bonds to DO issued 20 the New York commit
tee. They ascertained that there are
only three business houses IN this
country that can do the work-the Amer
lean. Bank-Note Company, the New YORK
Bank-Note Company and the Homer
Lee Bank-Note Company. There IL Ia
existence another concern. the Franklin Bank.
Note Company, which. however Is controlled
by the American iBank-Note Company, and
the latter has two branch houses IN Chicago
and Boston respectively. Consequently bids
can only DO reported from the three houses IN
New York. and Mr.. Ryland will write TO them
to-day asking them TO submit bids Tor the
printing Of the bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21

n snbdued expression. and oil felt that the
preacher had succeeded In accomplishing MS
purpose TO preach sermon that no Souug
man who heard il should ever forget Inc
preacher was grand ia description. ana the
impression made by bis climax presentat'on
Of FIRE. storm az sea. cyclone a." ="
earthquake. viii be stamped on evely ih,
agination. Some Of the striking things caugnns
on the fly were such ~ these II nun W.
keep good terms with God. his conscie .1
and hia wife he will be able TO overcome 'ne
combined forces Of tho world, the hesn "n az.
the devil" My father used TO say 70 naI
sons. Boys. always shun the twilight Oh in nv a.,
questions A man Is never wnlppeaI ~ ser1
is whipped inside" At the close CT the ser se
mon Kew, Mr. Hines led in prayer, and the
services closed.
LAST NIGHT.
The evil Of threatening rain was counter
acted bv the improved temperature anu on
appreciative audience greeted the DoSs IA
their exercises last evening. This IS the Only
night of commencement given up 70 snS
boys" entirely. They furnish eyeTyIl1link a1H
do all the speaking. After prayer MI. ye.S A.
Uerwood of the Nh Sigma Rho SOCIETY," ue-
livered the salutatory. Mr.. Harwood Is u -
A. graduate Of this session, ana has sinoo
| Lis imitation into college been us poet
nraised and popular. He has host OF lrlenus
among students and faculty as wen as among
| Richmond people generaily' WIZ WV
| Of his performance last night. a. n
The orator Of the evening was mI; T.. -.
| Laird. of Atlanta. Ca. member OF the Alu
| Sigma Rho Society. He chose as his suDlec'
! 'The Triumph Of tho Christian Church. I'D
! his Introduction he set forth the importance
! OF the idea expressed by q great Southern
/ writer in the words: Nothing Is known
| thoroughly until il is known historically"
| Mr.. Garnett Ryland, Of the PhilologIan 80;
| ciety. delivered the valedictory. MIR. Ryland
/ who is editor-in-chiof of the Messenger. WIZ
receive bOt1 declaimers and writer's medais
! at this commencement, and VIII De Iuil
graduate His address was in keeping wlth
! his other successes, and all felt that they were
/ told goodbye in such a charming style that
il was sweet TO linger and learn more OF the
! speaker.
The campus Is filed with beautiful girls
/ resident and visiting.
| Mr. J. Garland Pollard returned from Wash
ington Sunday night where he has been en-
Mr.. w. II. Ryland, Of Middlesex, Is mere te
| attend the commencement.
/ II is reported that Professor Hamberlin ha:
accented an invitation TO take the chair o.
English and Expression in the University o.
DIR. J. c. Long, of Chester, Pa, arrived yes
| terday.
The trustees meet 10 day.
Dir. Harwoods address was we'll received
for its rich references and poeticai quota
/ tons
MIR. Ryland's address brought storms Of ap
/ plause for its reference 70 college life
/ sobriquets Of professors and general college
customs. II was ornate, chaste and charm
| ing. poetcal in structure and replete Will
aptly chosen quotations from different
| authors.
j. S. Harrison. from Franklin; Rev II. n
| Quisenberry, of Berkley and Sparks Melton
who returns to attend commencement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
The McGiiI Union.

The McGn Catholic union had very IN
teresting meeting last evening. the occasion
being the presentation Of prizes 70 the sue
cessful contestants at the outinglof the union
held on June 9th at Tree Hill
Mr.. 5. L. Kelly the president, introduced
Rev. Father 0'Rielly TO present the prizes
which he did in his most happy vein.
Mr.. Norman J.. Dart was presented with q
handsome gold badge. suitably engraved, for
being the best rifle shot in the union.
Mr.. G. Reardon received the prize for the
champion quot pitching
Mr.. Frank Mott was awarded the prize as
the winner Of the sack race.
Mr.. John MCGOWAN received handsome
silver match box for the champion IN the run
ming and jumping races.
Mr. James Phillips and bIr. William Powers
received each prize for winners Of the three
legged race.
After the very interesting ceremonies Of
presentation the union went into bushes;
session aud elected six new members anC
transacted other important business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
GAKNET and CREAM.
The College Chapel Decorated for Sundays
Exercises.


Exercises.
The College chapel was handsomely but
modestiy decorated Sunday evening in the
college colors. garnet and cream. The crowd
began to assemble an hour before the services
began, and every available seat was occupied,
while many stood throughout tho services.
On the platform were. Drs. Hatcher. Cooper.
Cade, Ilchenor Il Atlanta and Nelson and
heYs. huuson, Hines and Wright and Or.
Carroll o. Waco Tex. Dr. Hatcher presided,
If. cooper made the invocation and Mr..
wright led ia prayer Dr. Hatcher, in intro
duclng br. Carroll, who preached the sermon,
SAID: III mas been the design from the begin
ming that this shall be, in the highest sense. a
Christian college. We are taught TO recognize
God a. the Head II the college aud Jesus
Christ as our Saviour aud King
Dr. Carroll read Acts vi, Is as introduce
tory, making comments in which he grew
powerful and eloquent. Whom no reached
the 18th verse be chose his text DO 1hysef
no Harm. and addressed especially 10 the
students. magnificent sermon on the theme.
The prohibition Of the Word OF God against
self hurt"
Tho main point emphasized in the sermon
vas the idea that our social relations prevent
She termination 10 ourselves Of any act OF
se.f-harn. lie also emphasized tho thought
that harms never come siugly Tho speaker
said lao would not resort % reason, but would
use tho more convincing argument Of illustra-
ton. Ae he proceeded, presenting picture
after picture OF the awful influences on others
Of supposed seltiniuries Of young men on
their mothers, fathers. wives and the COM
nunities. women wept. old men brushed
away the tears, and youth wore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
81. Pntrick,a school.

The closing exercises of st. Patrick's male
school took place yesterday. In the first
division the first honor. handsome gold
medal. was awarded to James Mccarthy for
general scholarship. This prize was given by
ST. Patrick's Beneficial and Social Society.
The gold medal for spelling was gwen 70
John Murphy. Gold medal for Christian
doctrine was awarded William Allen. Goln
medal for good conduct to Eugene Bossieux.
In the second division the silver medal for
scholarship was awarded William Sullivan
The second class silver medal was given WI
liam Sinnot. Each scholar also received q
nice hook
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21

A meeting Of insurance agents from the
State at large will DO held at the Exchange
Hotel az 4 clock tomorrow afternoon. The
,neetino is called for the purpose of con-
Earring together in regard TO the move which
is on foot TO bring Virginia within the juris-
dict,on OF the Southeastern Tariff Associa-
t;on This organization now controls most of
the Soathern States and controls insurance
rates in those States. There Is said to DO
very great opposition to the move. Inc rail-
attsndne this meeting. and the attendance
will ba ouito large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
PrnnerfY Trnnafers.

Richmond-Crump & Cosby. special COM
miss;oners, to ID. ". Witte, IS feet on east
side Fiet street near Leigh, s22iO.
Samuel Parrish. special commissioner, to
John Murphy. Is feet on south side Broad
street between Eighth and Ninth, $4,000.
Harvey Wilson. special commissioner 10
Giles B. Jackson, 2s3s feet on st. Peter street.
S200.
Henrico-L. NJ. Gill to Martha NJ. Page; 26
feet on east side Williamsburg avenue be-
tween Virginia and Louisiana streets. 80.
John w. Loving t. Isaac &. Woodcock, II
feet on south side Wood street. $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21

toned some OF the living towns mean no dis
courtesy 10 them: they have only been over
looked 10 the hurry Of the moment. by INC
way, call and see me at some future day. Phi
be able 10 report our craft at work. and will
be able to show you specimen of their work;
such work as will he needed in the construc-
ton Of our Chamber of Commerce. soon 10 be
erected. Now come. let's adjourn from labor
TO retreshments.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
Henrlco County Court.

The case Of j. II. Silva. charged with house
burning, was completed ia the county court
yesterday. Argument was completed about
o'clock and the case given 10 the Jury, VINO
failed 10 agree upon verdict
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-21
Peernm Battalion.

Tha pepram Battalion held meeting last
NIGHT and accepted the invitation OF Louisa
rsn,n IN visIt them on the 9th OF july.
Election of officers was postponed until that
date. Members that will 20 are requested to
report 10 the secretary promptly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-12


a large increase Of area In Tax Is re-
ported.
The extension Of tho canning industry
has boon very rapid during compare.
lively short period
\ beet sugar factory is to DO estab.
lishod at Toronto
According to one estimate there were
8OJ,OOO,OOO foot Of timber cut in tho Adj.
ronduck forests In 1891,
Tho wool product Of 1891 shows .
larger weight Of fleece than usual. Tho
estimated product is 100000 pounds,
According to The Jersey Bulletin tho
four dairy cattle breeds AFRO represented
Ia tho United States In the following or
der as TO numbers: Guernsoys, sly 900;
Ayrshires, 10000, Holstoins, 10000; Jer-
seys, 10000 These uumD0ra represent
the registered animals.
Last years tomato pack was the largest
on record.
During the last three years more than
a3,0jJOOO acres OF land have boon open.
cd TO settlement Most Of this rs Ia the
new territory Of Oklahoma.
The exports Of Canadian apples, which
have boon so iayorably received In Eng
land this season, amount 10 about 900,
wv barrels, as against lI.S o''S last s'.usnn.