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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
NOTED ROBBER KILLED.
Eugene Bunch, the Weli-Known Outlaw.
Shot at Last.

NV ORLEANS. August PA special from
Franklington says that Eugene Bunch. the
noted outlaw aud train robber, WAS shot
aud killed near that place by a posse yes
terdgy morning. Detective jackson, OF the
Southern Express Company. has been on
Bunon's trail for the last three months.
Bunch had robbed trains IN Louisiana. Mis-
Sissippi. Florida, Georgia and Texas. and
several days ago two Of his gang. Ben Dun
can and William Carneyguay, were cap
tured He and another of the gang. Colonel
Hapgood, were surrounded in dense swamp
near Honey Island on the Pearl river.
bunch. who had sworn never to be taken
alive, showed fight and was riddled with
bullets. He died game and fired three shots
at the posse. none Of which took effect
Hapgood surrendered and was quickly made
captive. The rewards outstanding for
Bunchs capture dead or alive aggregated
5000. Hspgood is also wanted in Misss-
sppi for the murder of man named Ter
reii. lie viii be tried on this charge first.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Nine Gallons of Water in Hsr BODY.

GLADEsBoEo. Va. August 10.-lSpecal. !
Miss Leatha Beamer a few days ago died Of
dropsy after an illness of five years. Dr.
Taylor tapped her AID took nine gallons of
water from her body before she died
A deer's horn has been found in the forest
near here completely grown around in a
tree. II Is supposed deer by some means
got his horn last in the fork OF the tree and
In trying 10 release him self broke it OF, and
the tree growing around II the fork soon
formed above it, leaving IL now almost in
the solid wood.
One Boieu in the time Of the late war.
went TO the Northern army and was not
heard Of here until recently Ills wife died
the same day he returned here. having mar
ned another man. who died some years ago.
large black bear is proving in this
neighbOrhOod.
The drought continues here. Corn is at
least one-third short already on account OF
dry weather.
son OF one Of the celebrated Siamese
twins was IN town YESTERDAY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
r<ssrrrR IN mEcKLENsURG co.
The Assignment of Leading Merchant OF
surry for Large Amonnt-hn ""ei"p'
10 AssassInste Colored Man

p,r,R.prRe. Va. August 22.--lSpecial. J.
Major F. Il. I.Assiter left yesterday for
Mecklenbure Courthouse. where he spoke
to-day on the issues involved in the presi-
s.ntial campaign. lie had quite large
crowd 10 hear him and bis speech was list
.ped TO with the closest attention.
Mr.. J. Finley McIlwaine. who was APP
nointed by Governor Mckinney commits
.iona- 70 nav ont the direct-taX fund IN re-
,sysburg. began distributing the fund to-
day. NJ
~ FMS CITY. held feast few days ago,
when set of furniture valued ct thirty-hFe
dollars and asuit Of clothes valued at twenty
dollars were donated 70 the councii-the
former by the kOtheIt Furniture company
And the latter by Mr.. NJ. Il. Saal OF TINS
civ Tickets emitting the holder TO either
The furniture or clothes were sold and the
drawing has recently taken place. The fur
niture was won by Mr.. George W. Bllck, OF
petarsburr. and the suit OF clothes 10y Mr;
]. a. Whitmore, OF httrck. Chesterhelu
Mr. william 3. McIlwsine. Of this city.
was called T. the Yellow Sulphur Springs
this morning by telegram announcing TIC
illness Of his daughter Hibernia;
r. ID. Parker n Co.. doing business at
Moorringe Surry county, have made an as
sicnment Their Liabilities are Ia the mega
borhood of $4,000 assets s2,5OO 1. -.
Parker. a merchant o. Dendon. STATION on
tbe Surrv. Sussex and Southampton railroad,
has also assigned His liabilities are about
a. ZOO. assets nominally between =. 600 and
g. 600. The creditors OF the above firms are
principally in Petersburg. Norfolk. Rich
mond and Baltimore.
An attempt was made day or two ago 10y
some unknown person TO assasslnate cpl
ored man named james Hill, VINO is EN-
plcyed by Mr b. n. Wilkinson, OF Lunen-
burg county. At the time the SHOT was
fred at him fill was on his way 10 the farm
20 90 20 work.
A dead white baby was left az the aims
house yesterday morning by some person
unknown The waif was apparently about
a month old. and there we're marks on It's
neck which led to the belief that 1t mad
been chOked to death.
Miss Bette Verrel. a daughter OF Mrs
V. A. Verrell. residing on Farmers street,
has lost the sight Of one Of her eyes. The
sight was destroyed by an insect OF somo
sort getting into the eye. On the other eve
an nicer has now appeared. and it is feared
that she will also lose the sight OF IT,
The Democratic voters Of Petersburg held
ward meetings tonight and elected ten del
egates 10 city convention 10 DO held to-
morrow ulRult WHICH cltCLo NpiVG"Noo " Wiz
Congressional Convention 10 be held at
Farmville August 3Oth.
Mrs. Eliza Heath. wife Of Joseph L. Car
ter. of this city. died tonight after pro-
tracted illness. Her death was caused from
a complication of diseases. Her husband
survives her, with four sons and one
daughter. They are William l. Carter of
Manchester. Richard A. and Horace G.
Carter of Richmond, and Miss Emma J..
and Ernest II. Garter Of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
a Red Letter pAy-Doa,h OF Colonel menic.

SALISBURY. \. c.. August 22.-fSpeciai. j.
To-day has been red letter day for Demo
cracy here. More than thousand people
were IN town from the country 10 attend
court and hear the speech OF Senator Ran
som. A procession headed by band OF
music. carriages and several hundred per-
sons on horseback escorted the SENATOR 10
the courthouse. where he spoke for four and
half hours After the speech by Senator
Ransom, the Hon. Mat Robins. of States
vile. spoke 10 the crowd outside OF the
courthouse.
Last night IN church Colonel Paul n. Hell
lag, one of the best and most prominent
citizens OF this place. was taken violently
sick and was removed to the Lutheran par
sonage adjoining, where no expired at 10
L. N. Colonel Heilig had been a promi-
nent man here for years aud MS death is a
great loss To the community. He had been
Tor long time treasurer Of the General
Southern Synod OF the Lutheran Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
pistrossInElr pry-rhlrd Party Meetinl

FARMyILLE. Va, August 22-lSpecial. T.
1t Is still distressingly dry. The corn is rap
idly parching up and tobacco is suffering.
There was fine rain in the vicinity of
Hamp0eu-Sidney Saturday, bat none here.
The Third party is progressing very slowly
here. A meeting was heid at the last county
court, but very few openly avowed their
afhilation with the party. IL organized by
appointing district chalrmen and commit
tees ia the several maglsterial districts. but
1t is since learned that many of the appoint
ments were not accepted. This county Will
poll very small vote for Weaver and
Field.
Miss Nemmie Morrissett. a Young lady
well known IN Richmond and Manchester,
died last night OF lever al the home OF Mr.
Anderson Lyon IN Cunt erland county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Accidentally Shot ina seuele

CLIFTON FoBGF, Va. August22. Especial.
Last nighta little after 10 o'clock Rucker
Booze. white man, in afriendly scuftle with
another party for the possession OF pistol
was accidentally shot Drs. Miller and
Lewis were immediately summoned and
examination of the wounded man showed
that his condition was most serious. The
ball entered the abdomen just above the
right hip, and its lodging place has not been
located as yet. His chances for recovery
are very slight. No arrest was made. as It
was entirely accidental. hr. Booze was
from buchanan, and belongs 10 prominent
and well-respected family Of Botetourt
county. He had been in Clifton Forge for
some time, in the employ Of the Withrow
Lumber Company, a big contracting con-
Germ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
THE COOLEY GANG.
A Visit Paid Them by an EaterprisIng
Reporter.

~ fibAb Ihiu ny an Eltefprlslng
Reporter.
PrTTsBUBG, Pa, August %. A Times 70.
porter has interviewed tho notorious Cooley
gang in Fayette county. He got word 70
them that he wished 10 yisitthem. After
waiting six days, during which time he was
watched and questioned. a messenger came
to him telling him that be would have o. 20
unarmed. permit himself 20 be searched
and it any one followed the reporter
the follower would be killed. In the midst
Of forest the reporter was
blindfolded aud led into the presence
of five Of tho gang. Frank Cooley tie
leader, is abou. twenty-five years Of age. IN
the interview he said he would give hlmsel.
up if guaranteed that he would not receive
more than four years imprisonment. Jack
Ramsey has no thought Of giving himself
up and says he will not be taken alive. the
outlaws deny completely in many crimes
laid at their door They have a secret cave
well stocked with provisions and the place
Is surrounded by outposts. who warn them
by signals of anybody's approach. The she
rif's posse was in recent years in hunt Of
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

KEYsyuLE. VA. August 22.-fSpecial. /
Mr.. j. ID. Harvey, who was run over by The
south-bound passenger train Saturday
afternoon. having his right leg badly
mashed. is at the Osborne Hotel DR.. +. j.
Gregory reports that his condition is favor
able and that he IL getting on as well ms
could be expected. His right leg was am.
putated bali way between the knee and
ankie by Or. Gregory. local surgeon Of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany, assisted 10y Dr. A. S. Priddy. His
wife arrived yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Halifax Democrats Aroused.

Houston. HALIFAX Co.. Va. August %
Especial. The Halifax Democracy was
aroused to intense enthusiasm to-day, and
II has been a field day for the cause. Ex-
Governor FitzhuCh Lee made an eloquent
and dignifed address and the Hon Charles
Il. O'Ferrall in a telling and logical speech
appealed TO the citizens of Halifax TO stand
TO the Democratic colOrs. and not be de-
ceiyed by the Radical party under the guise
OF Alliance men. Both speakers held the
undivided attention of the large crowd pre-
sent and made profound and lasting i'm
preston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton-Attempted Robbery

DANvILIE, Va. August 22.-lSpecial. !
Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton. wife of Captain W.
J. Fulton. died Sunday night at Pulaski
Springs, where she went three weeks ago
for her health. The deceased WAS born
sixty years ago at Callands, in this county.
but had resided in this city for number OF
years She had been a member OF the
Methodist Church from girlhood. She
leaves one child. Mrs. A. y. Keen.
Sunday night thieves entered the printing
Office OF +. K. WaddiH. on Main street, by
cutting through twelye-inch back wall.
The bricks we're dug out by chisel, and a
hole was made large enough TO admit a
good-sized man. Nothing. however. was
missing 1t was thought that the object OF
the thieves was to rob Clark d Co. 8 gun
store, bnt they were scared on before an
entrance could be made.
A heavy rainfall. the first in four weeks,
set III here tonight and Is still falling. The
atmosphere has been cooled several degrees
and the indications are that the hot spell IS
broken. The storm seems to be pretty gen.
eral throughout tins section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Old Confederate omcer Gone.

FRFprRrcKsgURG, Va, August 22.-lSpe-
cial. The news Of the death OF Captain
John X. Anderson. Of this city. was received
here Yesterday from Montagues, Essex
county. where he bad gone on VISIT 10
DR.. }. II. Hundley. Captain Anderson was
a native Of this place and tiity-six years OF
age He leaves two grown sons, ms VIE
having died some years ago. Mr.. Anderson
was gallant Confederate soldier serving
through the war as captain OF Company A.
Thrtieth Virginia regiment
IntelIigence was also received here Sunday
of the accidental drowning Of Captain Tobias
Haney. citizen Of this place, IN the Zap
pahannock river near Port Conway on
Thursday night. Captain Haney was en-
ployed as government inspector on
dredging machine. and IL is supposed lnaV
he accidentally fell overheard. his remains
were recovered from the river on Saturday
aud buried at Port Conway. Captain haney
was about sixty years old. He served IN the
Confederate navy during the war. lie
leaves Il wife and several children.
Trinity Episcopal church, Of this city mas
extended call TO Rev. Mr.. Gray, OF An
napolis. Nd.
efficient railway postal clerk between New
York and Wilmington. was married ~
Washington on Saturday TO Miss Matte W..
Davis. OF that city.
The remains OF Mr.. Thomas T.. Ware
aged twenty-three years son OF the late
William Ware. Of this city. who died IN
Alexandria on Saturday. were brought here
to-day and inferred IN City cemetery.
The drought is beginning to be felt. here
10 great extent The corn. grass and veg
citation generally Is suffering severely-no
rain having fallen for nearly three weeks.
Mr.. Henry Shipley of this city, while on
q visit to his son in Washington. attempted
20 commit suicide on last Friday by cutting
his throat. 1t is thought he will recover;
Mr.. Shipley is seventy years old. and Ill
health was supposed 10 be the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
A PoIitieal AIseting at stauntOn.

SrAUSroS, Va, August 22.-lSpecial. J.
Hon. James Lindsay Gordon addressed the
Democracy Of Augusta county to-day. The
tariff and the Force bill were the topics pro
sented for the consideration of the farmers
OF the county. Upon the conclusion of Mr.
Gordon's speech Hon John Z. Har.
rs who, had Just arrived in town
was forced TO the stand and de-
livered one Of his characteristic speeches.
lis replies to persons in the audience VINO
interrupted him brought forth loud APP
plause and kept the crowd in q good humor.
Mr.. Harris was on his way TO Roanoke TO
fiji an appointment.
Stonewall Jackson Camp Of Confederate
Veterans organized to-day by the election
of Captain +. ID. Ransom commander,
Major Jed Hotchkiss leutenant-com-
mander and f. T. Striking secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

Passengers on the p. VI. Chesapeake
and Ohio train going East from Richmond
sunday afternoon were ast0uished 20 find o
mass Of smoking ruins in the place of tue
station at Fort ee. Just below Richmond.
i'm Henrico county. The building was en-
tirelv consumed. and the heat from the fire
was plainly felt 10 the coaches Of the passing
trains. The origin of the fire was mystery,
as the operator left the station in good con-
dition and went 10 diuner, returning IN an
hour 10 find II ia flames
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

After very oppressive day from the heat
clouds beoan 10 gather about 10 o'clock
Sunday evening and by IL severe electri-
cal storm broke out at Old Point and Hamp-
ton Roads. The display Of lightning was
very vivid and the black skies were ripped
aud slashed with Jagged stre0ks Of dame
that made beautiful spectacle. The ram
came down in sheets for half an hour. IL
was greatly needed for the country was
suffering from the drought. Norfolk and
vicinity was included IN the storm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

A newspaper Office is ever an interesting
place % the uninitiated and often is THE
Tms building visited by beyies o. Young
ladies'. with their escorts and chaperons ut
night. Last evening Misses .orenee. Myrtle
and Coral Glenn aud Minnie Pippen called
on the editors % and they were escorted by
Corporal O. C. CORTLAND Corporal r. II.
Burress and Private o. K. Rudd, OF Com
pany Z. First regiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

PLEASANT SHADE August 22.-lSpecial /
Nr. Writtenhouse, OF the lumber frn, 90
Mrittenhouse a Baker, ATTEMPTED snic;Se
Saturday night. To accomplish his
purpose he borrowed a pistol on
one CT his men, then going to the saw
gust pile. placed the pistol to his forehead
ana hred the fatal shot lie was fonnd a
ton. NOHul-
Mr.. Wrttenhouse is a machinist and hss
been living IN Belheld until recently ~ .hs
saw-iniii Of hessrs. Limeburmer h Cemn.
oslt. his rash act cannot DO accounted for
hs ne Is IN good circumstances. ~
t1e farmers OF this vicinity are very de-
spondent over the continued drought In
iess ram soon falls there will be a great
shortage In crops. s''"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

McGOVERN.-pied.M Monday. August 22d. at
4:30 A. VI az her father residence. 800 Brook
avenue after brief but pa niui illness, An
MI GENENIENE. the beloved daughter OF
Patrick and tho late Ann Mc6Oyern, lu tlo
twentieth year OF her age.
May her soul rest ~ peace. Amen
Funeral will take place THIS Az IEhNOON
NJ clock from Sacred Heart church.
Friends and acquainiances invited tO attend
Norfolk. Portsmouth and st. Louis papers
please copy.
DOLLARD. Died, SUNDAY, August 81. 1892
AZ O'Clock A. NJ, THOMAS, infant sen u
John and Mary DoIlard.
Go 90 your father ia heaven,
You Innocent little child,
And patiently wait Tor those that love YOU
They II be- With you after while.
HIGGINS.-Died at the residence. No. 2l3
north Nineteenth street MONDAY morning.
August p. 1922. tirs. KATE g. ulGtIAS. VIE
OF John NJ higgins.
The funeral will take place from St. Peter
Cathedral WEDNESDAY MOkNlNG 40 ~
o'clock Friends invited % attend.
Baltimore and Atlanta papers please COPY
FISHER.-Died. az Verona, Augusta county
Va August ED EDWARD III. FISHER, in
the f0rty-seyenth yesr of his age.
Funeral from Monumental church Ihl1
TUESDAY LAENIAG August 2ld, ats oclocA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

The following news was received on
Sunday from Beilaire. Ohio.
Last night at 10 o'clock William Butler
walked into Mayor Mahood's Office at Ben
wood. W. Va. drew knife from his pocket
and deliberately cut his own throat, sever
ing the vindpipe. He cannot recover His
home is in Richmond, Va"
1t was learned yesterday that one William
Butler a carpenter by trade. who lived on
Ashland street beyond the Old reservoir.
wont to Vest Virginia about year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge. and two
for s7. 500 and the other s5.5 Both OF
these verdicis we're set aside by Judge Nc
Isughlin. Captain Micsjah Woods. repre-
senting Jarman's administrator, and Messrs.
Y. J.. Parrish and X. T.. Wlckhhn. repre-
senting the company, held conferences,
which resulted in the company paying 3d.
eco in satisfaction Of the claim by compro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Accident to Lieutenant Ray and Family.

MnLBoRo SPRINGS, Va, August 22.-[Spe-
cial. lon saturday evening Lieutenant n
9. Ray, wife and little daughter OF. Wash
ington, ID. c.. on their way 10 the station
from Ninrod Hall. met with painful but
not serious accident. III which the vehicle in
which they were driving was turned over.
Mrs. Ray sustained an injury TO her right
shoulder. The other members of the party
escaped without damage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
PERU IND CHILI.
Possibility of Trouble Between These Oh
Enemies


NEw YoRE. August pa special cable.
gram to the Herald from its Valparaiso cor
respondent says there is a possibility OF
trouble between Peru and Chill arising
from the protocol between France and
Chill. The offensive tone of the Peruvian
press and the hostile talk IN the Peruvian
Congress has caused much comment here
IL u ~ true as IL is freely rumored. that q
secret treaty against Chill has been entered
into between Argentina and Peru. TBS
country. while not seeking trouble will not
brook insult and is ready 20 meet them.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Errazuriz has
telegraphed to the GILLIAN Minister O. Peru
to state the terms Of the offensive protocol
10 the Government OF that country and as
sure it that nothing IS intended in tho
document 10 reflect IN any way on the dig
nifty and sovereignty OF Peru.
The Counsel OF State Mt Santiago has APP
proved the agreement for a commission 20
arbitrate the claims of citizens of the
United States against Chill. the terms VI
which have been previously cabied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

The following marriage licenses were
granted in Washington yesterday 70 parties
from this city and Manchester: w. +. lily
son aud Rosa b. Mitchell, both of Rich
mond. Va. Charles " Roach and lsadore
Eastwood. both Of Manchester. Va; John
Leddy and Mary L. DAVIS, both OF kich-
mond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
HORIZON RECRCfrI5G
An Effort to Stop 1t to be Made Ia Eng
land.

land.
LONDON. August Z2.-There is a move
ment among dissenters 20 put stop 20
Mormon recruiting in England A Baptist
minister states that Brigham Young Jr.
who - a European apostle of the Mormon
Church. sends i've hundred converts %
Utah annually The greater part ol these
converts, he says. are English. The Nor
mons are very active ina North London and
are said 10 have made many converts. A
petition Was recently presented o. The Lone
don county council asking 10 % stop tbo
Mormon propaeandsm, which is carried ON
principally through opeu-e,r meeUngs.
The council considered the petition and
finally refused TO stop the outdoor meet.
tngs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
TIN TNfps acknowledges a daylight sere

Tar TIMES acknowledges daylight sere,
made from the Excelsior Brass ana heeo
Band. OF Norfolk. Va. on Yesterday.
This ba nd of twenty-five members. VINO
arc colored men. played with excelien,
effect. rendering With precision and III goo. good
time aud tune. among other airs Inc
Dudes March" the Jubilee Pot Pours,'
and tho old layorite Rocked IN tue cradle
OF the Deep" 10 the delec,atton OF the once.
They are on an excursion for their oonont.
intending to buy uniforms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

- LYNcHDuRo, August q. Especial. John
Thomas Jarman. OF Albemarle county, a
brakeman on the Chesapeake aud Ohio rail-
way, was killed Ia collision at Goshen in
1889. HIS administrator sued for damages
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
wEarHER FonrcA.r.

WAsHN0rON. ID. c.. August - for lr-
ginia: Showers in outhern portion on
the coast; winds shifting 20 southgast.i.y.
FOR North and South Carolina. Showers
Tuesday; slightly warmer in tho Interior
southeast winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Hamnton FemnIe College

HAMPTON, August 22.-lSpecial. The
female college building is about completed
and presents fine appearance. commit
tee OF ladies have been requested t. select
and purchase the furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

Range % tho thermometer az IHE TINES
Office yesterday. August ~, 1902;
"a. b., 81; - ~, 90; z. NJ. go; +. NJ ,-,
OF. b., cO; midnight. Co. Average, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

You should have copy OF the picture
which will be given free with next Sundays
TINES 1t is historical in character. taken
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
A Seduction oase-Ths Third PART.

,M4RTISsyiLIy, Va, August 22.-Tgpe.
clal J--floyd Barker. OF this county. had
preliminary hearing to-day on the charge Of
ssdueing Emily Mcdonald, who il a deaf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23

OF course you want 10 spend a pleasant
evening If you know of the chance % do so.
Then 20 on the Military Moonlight If +
Company next Tuesday night. the 23d Of
August, down James river on the steamer
Ariel Al 8 o'clock precisely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-23
Rehenr.aI for the Carner-stone LAWNS

The first rehearsal by the cboirs of tce
churches Of this city for the ceremonies in
cident to the laying OF the cornerstone OF
the Chamber Of Commerce building was
held last evening At $50 O'clock at the
Young Mems Christian Association. Tho
hymns 10 be sung are familiar, and only
short rehearsals ara necessary.
Owing to the short notice only small
number were present last evening. and Il IS
hoped that much larger crowd will be
present tonight. The rehearsal will take
place 10 the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation nall at $50 o'clock.