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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

DANyuLH. Vs.. August 27.-The week has
been barren OF social matters. The first part
of the week was too hot and uncomfortable
for partes. balls and dances, while the re-
manning half has been very wet rain having
fallen for three or four DAYS. Then again, a
large number Of those who eOg&Se 10 Tue
social whirl are away seeking health pleas
ure and recreation. and Will come Daoh ia
time refreshed for the many social whirls
and entertainments that will be inaugurated
for the fall and winter months.
Mr.. George w. Martin, who had long
spell of fever, has entirely vee0Vesed s2d Is
again attending 90 business.
Miss Minnie Martin who has been spend
some time In the mountains, IS az home
again.
is engaged in religious work at BRAKES
Mrs. X. Y. Henley and children are in
Frederick county.
Miss Ella Gibson. of Concord. n. c., and
Mrs. John II. Hatchett, of Memphis, Tenn,
are on a visit 10 Mrs j. II. Johnston.
Mr. j. II. Rhodes, Danyiles tonsoral
artist, aud family AYE az pAtyiek SSSlDgs.
Miss Lou Henley 10 on visit to friends
and relatives at Bowling Green, Caroline
county.
Miss Jessie Lewis. daughter Of Mr. J. L
Lewis. Is very i'll with malarial fever.
Mr.. Edgar w. Smith. after spending most
Of the sornuAer IN DAnTllle, has ret0SDed 70
Rocky Mount, n @.
MISS Fannie Haryie has returned home
after most pleasant outing.
Judge Bergman Green is home again
from the Yellow sulphur, much improved IN
health and ready for the Democratic cam
palgn.
Mrs. w. S. Copeland has returned from a
very pleasant trip 20 the West and visit
to relatives and friends 10 Petersburg.
Mrs. Mary r. Fletcher, of Warrenton,
Va. is on a visit TO her son. W. A. Fletcher.
Mrs. William Paylor has returned from
her visit 20 the Convention Of deet 120tsS *
Stanton.
Miss Annie Hood is visiting relatives and
friends at South Boston.
Mrs. J. ID. rews. after a visit OF three
weeks b relatives and friends IN MecAlen-
burg county, Va, is at home again.
Captain !. ". Saun2eys has Tetufned 50
the city
Mrs. N. II. Massie has returned from the
White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. w. j. Dance has returned 10 the city.
Mrs. s. Al. Fields and family. of st. Louis,
Mo are visiting Mrs w. Il. Clark.
Mrs. " barnes has fetNrne0 homo nom .
pleasant visit Of several weeks TO friends and
relatives in Prince Edward, Charlotte and
Halifax.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Watson, Jr, are al
home again from their trip 10 the West.
Mr. George s. Hughes Is at Chase City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

The Bureau Of Public Comfort Of the
Columbian Exposition have Just concluded
contract with the Representatives OF the
Remington Standard Typewriter by which
the latter are awarded the exclusive priv
lege of furnishing typewriters for public
use during the Exposition.
The Bureau will have under their control
five buildings. which are to be entirely de-
voted 70 the comfort and convenience OF
Worlds Fair visitors. The writing rooms
OF these buildings are 10 DO furnished with
Remingtons In charge OF expert operators.
whose services will be available TO any one
who desire them upon payment Of small
fee. Machines and operators will also be
furnished ut any other points about the
grounds where :he public convenience may
seem TO require them. Doubtless many OF
the State buildings will DO similarly eqtip-
ped.
The use Of the typewriter has now be-
come SO general. and the Remington 10 90
generally regarded as standard machine.
that such an arrangement cannot fail to
serve the public convenience admirably.
over 100 Remingtons are already in the SER
yiea OF the " ofld's Fair commission In their
own work. and this arrangements Ia the
natural result Of the excellent work done
by this machine. The contract 10 a large
one. which could only DO successfully m.
dertaken by concern having the exosllsnt
facilities and thorough organization poe
sssssd by the Remington ConnAaN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

agriculture In tho University of Virginia.
now Of Birmingham. Ala, was In Char
Iottesyllle this week and was warmly
greeted by his friends.
Miss Rosa Steele. OF Augusta county. il
visiting at DR.. Howsrd's, In Albemarle
county.
Or. Allan II. Tupper and DR.. J. i. Haw-
thorne. OF birmingham, Ala, will CON-
mence series OF meetings az Hebron
Miss julia Wingate Boyd and Mr.. Lewis
Minor Coleman will be married at Portland
Ne. on the tn % September. MT. Cole
man IL an old University man.
The Rev. IT, X Hawthorne. son Of the
Rev. DR.. j. j. Hawthorne, has been called
TO the passionate Of Hebron church, Nelson
county, Va.
Mrs William J. Robertson is guest at the
Old Sweet Springs.
Mrs. Or. Strayer. Of this city. is visiting
friends at New Market.
Miss Josie DuPre is visiting friends in
Amherst.
Mr.. Rock. who was visiting friends here
this week, is now in Gordonsyille with his
mother.
Mr. N. ?. Roberts spent the week in
/ Clifton forge.
Mr. r. /. Felter. Of New York. Is spend
ing bis vacation at AlbeIene, this county;
Mrs y. L. Thomas. Of EsmOnt, visited
friends ct Alberene this week.
Mrs. >. T. Early, long resident o. Maoi-
| son. has moved 10 Fauquier with her
/ daughter. Mrs. skinker.
Miss Eugenia Watts has returned 70 Madi-
son after lengthy visit 70 Southwest Viz
ginia.
Miss Eva Cleveland, Ruth Turner and
! Lizzie Sinclair are at black Rock Springs.
Professor II. Q. Fauntleroy Of -. Paul.
/ MINI. formerly instructor in Latin and
| Greek In the University Of Virginia, was IN
/ Charlottesville this week.
Mr. H. ii. Turner who has been summer
/ ing at Greenwood, has Lett for Fort Worth,
J Tex.
Mr.. p. c. Massie. Of Montgomery, Ala,
| visited friends here last week.
| The Rev. G. I. KincanDOn, Of Louisville,
| KY, WAS also a visitor 10 ChariOttesYille
/ this week.
Miss Mabel Page, who has been request
/ OF Miss Fannie Page IN this city, mas re-
turned 10 her homo 10 Richmond.
w. ". Scott and family, John K. Chill
! drey and wife and W II Sale of Riohmond
| Mrs. Walter Turtle and Walter Iurle, Of
/ Duluth. Mimi: Mrs.. Banning and family,
/ Of Cincinnati o.. are at Hotel AibemarIe.
+ Fry's Spring. ..
Mr. j. j. Given. manager Of Wrghts Ho-
tel. has been confined 10 his room by SICK
ness for more than three weeks.
Mrs u. t. KING. Misses NJ. Jones ana NJ.
| B. Vest. OF WaynesbOro' spent day more
| this week sightseeing.
/ The Hon. Thomas $. Martin. Of SCOTS
vile. was In the city this week. Ho has
been suffering with throattrouole.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
THE TIsrEs-RIcHMoND VA SUNDAY. AUGUST % 1892.

Miss s. Yerby Of Spotsylvania. Miss Belle
Gordon. Mas Kate Gordon, Miss May Dick-
inson and Miss Ellen Dickinson OF Caroline
Miss Goschel and Miss Mccarthy OF Balt-
more. The gentlemen present were; DR.. 4.
o. Luthioum. Messrs. G.. 7. Bonlware, VIII
llcy2 9iSxineON, Thomas DiSksnson. Champ
Corbin. Willie Bernard, Thomas Conway
and hr. Gordon OF Caroline. Nessrs. Lewis
hnd Harry Gore Of King George. hr: John
Pollock of Stafford. Messrs. j. b. and
George Fernsyhough OK Fredericksburg:
Mr. Lewis Of Richmond. Messrs. Arthur and
| }nomas Person and Y. 5. Di1on 81 Caro-
line.
Mrs Sue Farmer and two daughters, of
Richmond. are visiting relatives IN the city.
Miss Emma Hopkins. OF Richmond, IS
visiting Mr. Warren Patterson.
Dir. Clarence Timberlsks. OF Richmond,
BpeAl a few days here tnis week.
bliss Sallie Hardy, Of this city Is visiting
friends In Alexandria.
Miss Matte Z. Lockwood. OF Richmond.
has returned after a pleasant visit TO DR..
Sehepmoes and family.
Miss Addie BeekWi.h is on visit to Nor
fol&.
Dir. st. George r. Fitzhugh, the distin-
e1ished lawyer, has gone TO Bedford Springs,
Penn.
Miss Julia Teller. OF Richmond, is visiting
friends in the city.
Miss Nellie Davis, Of Richmond. is spend
ing some time with Mr.. D. +. flemlng and
| family.
Dir. John White and daughter, Of "Altoo-
D." this county are visiting friends in
Connecticut.
Mr.. Thomas Wexford. of Memphis, is
visiting his sister. Mrs. James II. RaT.
Mrs. T. Q. Nude. has returned home from
! King George county.
Rev. J. II. Lacy of Goldsboro, is sick at
! bis fathers home. The wilderness. this
county.
Mr.. w. II. Hickerson, OF Richmond, is
visiting friends here and in Stafford county.
Mr. j. b. Bolts, OF Roanoke, IS spending
1 some time here with his father, hr A. b.
/ Bolts.
Hiss Annie Welsh, Of Richmond, is visit
/ Ing Mr. Charles +. Hunters family.
Miss Nellie Fletcher, of Bethel. 10 visit
! Ing the family OF Councilman George W.
! " O0ten.
Mr. G.. C. Mann, of Richmond, and DR.,
| ] J.. Welsh, OF Pensacola. Fla, are visiting
| trends in Spotsylyania county.
Mrs. w. {. Morrison has returned 10 her
| home in Washington after a pleasant visit
| T. relatives Ia the county.
mr A T. Howe, 81. Is ID Sta0ntOn ~
tending the district fair. where he has
| charge of the large Jersey cattle exhibit oil
! Aessrs. NJ. b. Rowe q Co. of this city.
Mr. John Jones. Of PHILADELPHIA, Is spend.
! ing a few days with his mother Mrs. Roy
/ Jones, on X street
B1. George II. ShSwninE anA family aTs
| spending the summer on his farm In Eau
! Cuier county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

indoors. The halls. parlors and porches
were prettily lighted and afforded ample
room for the games spd charadss, when
were the amusement OF the evening. There
were about forty people present despite the
bad weather.
A delightful supper was served about IL
o'clock and II was between aud before
the happy party would agree 10 go.
Mrs. X. l.. Dabney. of Texas. Is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Il. M smith.
Rev. W. G. Alexander and wife. nee MISS
Juliet Dickinson, are spending several
weeks with aer mother, Mrs. A. ID. DieAin-
son.
Miss Otelis Hart, OF Richmond, is visiting
the Misses Hart. at Worsham.
Miss Annie Hart of Baltimore, who has
been visiting the same young ladies, re-
turned home day OF two ago.
Professor A. 9, Bondurant, OF the Uni
versity of Mississippi, was on the Hill few
days this week.
Hrs. Isaac Darlington end children, OF
Richmond. are at Mr.. Andrew Venable's-
Mas Bette Johnson. Ok ta-myille, Is
here staying with her aunt, Mrs, Caring
ton.
Our church has again called pastor.
Rev. Alexander Spruut WAS selected unsni-
mously. but Il is not known whether or not
be will accept.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

The readers Of The TIMES will be pleased
TO learn that there Ia at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all it's stages. and that 10 Catsrrh. Halle
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known 10 the medical fraternity. Catsrrh
stitutional Treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
thereby destroying the foundation Of tho
disease. and giving the patient strength bv
building up the consti. ution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in It's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars Tor any
testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY b Co.. Toledo. o.
ES~Sold by Druggists. 76c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
IYIlliansburt.

WuIr,NgBuEo, Va, August 91.-Messrs.
Willie and George Walden. Of Selma. Ala,
but formerly residents OF this town. who
returned this week from pleasure trip TO
New York, spent few days here with their
parents and then started for their Southern
home. 80,
Mr.. 4. G. Peacny, Commonwealth's az
tOrney for this city and county. Is at tho
Rockbridge Alum Springs.
Professor and Mrs. Wharton returned this
week from their outing at Cobb's Island.
but left on Wednesday for visit to relatives
Professor Bro, Of the college iacGlty
spent a few days here this week and then
left for visit g. Petersburg.
Sir. p. NJ. Thompson, VINO has been con-
fned 10 his room ever since the last OF June
on account OF an injury 10 one OF MS knees,
is improving, and hopes TO be out again
soon.
President Lyon G.. Tyler. who has been
absent with his wife for some time at Noun
tain Top. returned home on Tuesday. he
reports Mrs. TYLER a. very much improved.
General William b. Taliaferro and Hon.
James n. STUDIOS, OF Gloucester, and Mr.
" alter Edwards. 81 Norfolk, were mere on
Wednesday attending q meeting of the
exseutiye committee Of William and Mary
College
Mr. Oscar Edwards, Jr. OF Norfolk, who
was last session a student here, was IN town
during the week.
ney. L. II. Amber and wife. Of Ashland.
who were here to attend the funeral of the
late Miss Custis. have returned hOms.
Dir. g. Frank Wilkins has returned from
Richmond.
Mr. James B. McCaw returned yesterday
from pleasant visit to Petersburg.
bir. j. G. Spencer returned yesterday
from visit TO relatives in james City
county.
Miss Sally witherspoon. Of Petersburg,
who has been visiting Miss Bette Henly,
returned home On Wednesday
SIR T. T. Lamb. general forwarding age mt
at West Point. is here on orlef Ylslt 10
friends
Mr.. William Roders. the genial proprietor
Of the Yorktown Hotel, was in the city yes
terdaY.
Mr.. Robert n. McCandlsb, OF Norfolk,
was here on Thursday TO attend the funeral
! OF bus aunt. Miss klmmo.
Mr.. A. Brooks spent several days this
week with friends IN Yorktown. He re-
ports boating and fishing in the noble York
as very good
Mlss Lizzie Charles left yesterday for a
visit 10 relatives in Newport News.
Master Dunlop MOncure and brother re-
| turned yesterday from quite lengthy visit
| 20 their uncle. Colonel Marshall Moncure' ID
Dinwiddis county
DR.. X. A. Wise made flying Visit 10 New
port News during the week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
FaruvilIe.

FARMyrLLE. VA. August 26.-The more
important event this week was delightful
german at the Mckinney House Ynurs0ay
pght
Hiss Matte ". Booker. of Amelia. is a
guest at the home Of Mr.. Richard Pauett
Mr.. h. Writ Holman, Of Suffolk was here
on a visit this week.
Rev. DR.. Harding, OF the Presbyterian
church. preaenen 10 the unioD congregation
81 the Baptist church Sunday, and his dis
course was pronOunced by all to be very
Interesting one.
Misses Mary Hooper and Virgie Norton
returned on Thursday morning after a
pleasant visit 70 Mrs. Bette Friend, near
luaku branch.
Mr.. w. s. Davis, Of Lynchburg, was here
this week visiting friends.
Ex,Mayor Robert +. Hagen and bride
pave returned 70 their home at Huntington,
". Na.
Mr.. r. G.. Porter Of Norfolk, was in town
(hls week.
Hon. r. NJ. Burton has been on a visit Ia
Pamplin City this week.
Miss Blanche Burke spent o portion of
the week at Raines
Mr.. Augustus G. Porter and bride. Of
Suffolk. came Up the first of the week to
VISIT tngrr parents, NJ vi whom hVe IN
Farmville.
Mrs. Fannie Spencer. of Charlotte; Miss
Sarah z. Spencer, Of the state Female Nor
nsl school, and Mrs. Agnes McCallum, Of
NJ ssissippi, have Deen the guests OF their
sister Mrs. II. r. Hooper during the week.
1IIss FANNIE :. Hooper, Of nardes Miss,
veho mas been on a visit 10 friends hore, left
to-day for Cartersville to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Fannie ~ Ford.
Colonel G. NJ. Walker and family, who
have been domiciled at the Yellow Sulphur
Springs for the past month. returned home
fIia week, much lYNGSoYed by thex sOl0urn
in the mountains.
Mrs. NJ. +. Holt. accompanied by her
granddaughter. returned yesterday from a
visit to Henderson. n. G.
Miss Carrie williamson. Of Portsmouth. Is
on a visit h. the family of Mr.. h. ). Pau
lett.
Captain w. II. Spencer. Of Red Sink
Miss. who has been visiting relatives N
Virginia. returned TO his home this week
He was presented with a trio OF genuine
Virginia fox hounds by the Farmyille Fox
Hunting Club. which were sent by express
MASSES Carrie and Mary lee DAanton ar
at Ocean View.
County Clerk Hooper has issued sixty
nine marriage licenses up 10 this time. the
same number issued 10 date last year.
Mss Kate Burton has been in the county
during the week.
Miss Mary Grow. Of 3icnmOn6. paid
short visit here this week. she ATTENDED
the Normal School last session.
Miss Louise Tweyetrees has been th'
guest Of Miss Annie Burton the past week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
Frederlcksburg.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. August PA
dance was given on Wednesday night at
Chestnut Valley Farm. the homestead Of
the Dickinsons in Caroline county, by Mr.
porcv &. Dixoa. Amoug tue ladies' ores-
ent were: Misses Mollie aud Hattie Dickin-
SON OF Caroline. Miss Flora Stokes and Miss
fonise Ferneyhough of fredericksburg,
Mrs f. o. Lunthicum Of Caroline. Misses
Kate Pollock. MAY Pollock. Mamie Gray
and Jennie Gray OF Stafford. Miss Minor OF
Ras,pahannask. MiAA AlsAn- -aS ksaSSoana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
Wants "A Divorce.

Mr. G. T. Reed, piano tuner. of this
Messrs. Smith h Moncure. for o divorce
from his wife, Gertrude VI. Reed. The
dispositions of james Ii. Calvin and othsrs
to bs used as evidence IN the suit will be
taken on September attn in Providence.
X
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
Harnpden-sidney.

HAMPDES-SpsEY. August 81. -The young
people here had a very enjoyable entertain
ment last night at the new and beautiful
home OF Mr.. A. X. yenabls. IL was at first
designed 10 be lawn party. bat as the
Night WA .einy they had u stAy 0stetQtly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28
AfbenarIe County.

MEcnUM's RryRR. August 27.-Mr. Han
cock and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben and
little daughter, all Of Richmond, are at Mr..
G.. ii. Prices.
Mrs. Morrison and daughter left on Tues
day for Louisa county.
Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Sewers and Miss Julia
Cardoza left on Thursday for the Cold Sui
pnur SpTings
The Rev Mr. Belts attended the Baptist
Association at Bethel church, in Fluyana
county. this week.
Mrs. Dr. Wilson IL at hr. Joseph Per-
kins's near whitehall
Air. a. @. Clarke has gone to Baltimore
where he expects 10 engage IN business:
Mr.. Alfred Rogers is visiting friends IN
Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. Beck. Of Caroline county,
are the guests of Mss Jane Ovens
Mrs. W. A. White, JH.. has returned from
a visit 10 relatives and friends near Earlys-
Vile.
Dir. Joseph Smith. Of Charlottesville, is
quite sick at bis mother-in-laws, Mrs. A. D.
Th0mps0n's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-28

Miss Bette ond Mr.. +. NJ. Brown are at
Black Rock Springs Miss Bette yin not
return nntil the LIST of September.
The Rev. John vs.. Harris and Mrs. Har-
ris. Of Bridgewater, we're at the Hermit
agen this week.
Mr.. and Mrs James w. Early and daugh-
ter Marie and Miss Lucy Brown are ex-
peeted home from Black Rock Springs tho
lst of September. as also are Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Early of Doylesville.
Mr.. John W. Carver bias been in Harrison
burg this week.
Mt. e. Price Brown, Of Washington, d.
O., is expected at the Hermitage this
week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
New Men for the Places of Ryder and
Johnson-0ther Consuls.

WASHINGTON. Oct. /. - The president
yesterday appointed Orlando H. Baker, OF
Iowa, consul at Copenhagen, to succeed
Consul Ryder. who is now awaiting trial
IN that city for the peculation of large
sum of money. When the charges were
wade against Ryder, the United States
minister to Denmark, Carr, was in this
country. The state department ordered an
investigation to be made of the charges
against Ryder by consular officials and on
receipt of their reports Carr was sent back
to his post and RYDER was removed. Ryder
confessed his guilt. Baker is college pro
fessor at Indianola, Ia, and is well fitted as
a linguist for his position.
The Consulship at kiel.
The president also filled another position
in the consular service made vacant by the
removal of another consul whose notoriety
Is second only to that attained by Ryder.
This second case is that of Edmort John
son, consul at kiel, Germany. johnson
was removed last month for alleged irregu
lar practices in his official position and for
Justification of his military record He was
4 half brother to Agnes LIE Clerc, widow of
Prince Salm-Salm, the German noble
man who rendered service to the
federal government during the war
In the army of the Tennessee and
that of Maximilian in Mexico. Johnson's
successor is John B. Drake, of South
Dakota. Mr.. Drake is the editor of the
Dakota Pioneer, published at Aberdeen
Some Other Plums Given Out.
Other appointments made were those OF
Ransom McCrilIis of Massachusetts,, consul
1t Denia; John c. Sundberg, of California,
consul at Bagdad; A d. Lowrie, of Illinois,
commercial agent at Freiburg; John 2.
Erich of Ohio commercial agent at st.
Pierre, and Kasper Smith, of the District
of Columbia, commercial agent at Turin.
McCrillis is successful merchant of Dan
vers, Mass. Sundberg is the editor of The
Pacific Medical Journal in San Francisco
and is proficient in Arabic, Persian and
other Oriental languages. Lowrie is editor
of the Elgin, ILL.,, Daily News. Erich is a
prominent minister of the Lutheran church
of Ohio. Smith was formerly consul at
New Castle, England, where he made q
very good record.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The record of the largest real estate
transaction in Ashland county, Wis, has
been filed. The Cornell university trans
fers to the Chippewa Logging company,
1G9G66 acres of land in Price, Chippewa,
Taylor, Ashland, Barron and Sawyer coun-
ties for a consideration of 81 ,S41, 40.
Congressional nominations: Second Con-
necticut district. - Kellogg, Republican;
Fifth kentucky, \. Wilson, Republican;
Sixth kentucky, A. :. Berry, Democrat;
Tenth Missouri, E c. Kehr. Democrat;
First Texas, ID. Taylor, Republican.
The shereef of Wazan, a great religious
functionary, held throughout Morocco in a
reverence second only TO that shown the
sultan. and the chief Mohammedan author
ity in Africa, is dead.
The New York board of aldermen has
granted the Metropolitan Traction com
paEy. of Philadelphia, permission to con-
st-uct street car lines on the overhead troll
ley system.
The grand jury of Orange county, y. Y,
reported that they had not indicted the
Port Jervis lynchers of Bob Lewis because
he Port Jervis people had failed to give
the evidence necessary to indict.
The Adelphia theatre, of Baltimore, some
times known as the Mud theatre, is to be
RACED to make way for a modern building.
1t was the first theatre in the United States
illuminated with gas, and was opened Dec.
9. ISL.
The South Carolina Republicans put an
electoral ticket in the field, but made no
nominations for state offices. They adopted
resolutions on the subject of a free ballot
and a fair count
BY the explosion of the boiler of a loco
motive on the Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burg railroad near Grove Summit, Pa, the
engineer, Levi Wise, and the fireman,
Ia1 hair
being blown to pieces.
Harvey Plattenburg, brother-in-law of
the late Major John \. Edwards the we'll
known newspaper writer. shot James Nc
Dowell through the head at Lexington,
Mo, killing him instantly. Police Officer
David NJ. Gray attempted to arrest Platten-
burg and in the scuffie that resulted WAS
shot in the left breast and fatally wounded.
The American Fire Insurance Lloyds has
just been organized by Beecher, Schenck &
Co, of New York. One hundred business
men of the United States have made indi-
vidual deposits of s., 900, creating an initial
fund of 500 900. which has been deposited
in trust companies and banks for the pro-
lection of policy-holders.
The election in South Bedfordshire to fill
a vacancy in parliament caused by the ele-
walton of Cyril Flower to the peerage re-
suited in the return of the Liberal candi-
date by reduced majority.
Have Gone to sea in "a Tub.
NEW LONDON, Conn, Oct Captain
Albert Able and Professor Tobie the two
surf men from Far RocNaway Beach. who
started from the iron pier near the latter
place on Sept. - in boat made of pieces
of dry goods box to make the trip by water
to Boston in forty days on a wager OF $500
against 81 900. arrived here Thursday after
noon in the best of health and spirits and
not at all wearied by the hardships they
have undergone thus far on their trip.