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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
PUNIsHING POLICY MEN.
witnesses Refuse to Testify, Taking Adj
Nnnfnce of the New Law.

NORFOLK, VA, May n.-Special.-
The Commonwealth attorney says that
owing TO the selection of the State law,
which imposes a fine for playing policy
IL is almost impossible TO indict policy
shops The grand jury, which was M
session yesterday, examined nity or more
witnesses. and with few exceptions they
refused TO testify, on the ground that
they would incriminate themselves; con
sequently the fifty or more policy dens
i'm this city escaped. and the jury Was
able to bring in true bills against only
three places. 1t would be well If the
LEGISLATURE desires TO break up this spe-
cies of gambling to repeal the clause
imposing a fine for playing Captain
Mushbach of Alexandria. Will return 10
Norfolk the oath instant TO assist the
Commonwealth in the prosecution of the
parties indicted. He represents an anti
rambling society. which is making war
upon the Dismal Swamp Lottery Com
pany. which has never ceased 70 DO 0usi-
ness. although the business has been out
lawed.
The corporation court is now in session
disposing of the criminal docket. +. ID.
Tabb. a young sporting man Of Ports
mouth. who was implicated in the rob
berry of the Surry county saw-mill man,
Fclton. has left for parts unknown, ana
his bondsmen will have 5000 TO pay.
This was one of the most notorious
cases ever brought 10 the attention 81
a Norfolk jury. The facts have been
published in The Times
Mr.. r. +. Turner, of this city, business
manager of the Nirginian, Is the author
OF a sacred opera called "Nebuchadnez-
| Ear" which will be presented at the
! Academy of Music tomorrow nl-ht.
The british steamship COlliugAam has
been chartered to load Virginia camel
| coal for London. She will arrive I'm Nor
folk in "A few days. and her cargo Will
| be the largest Of the kind ever shipped
| from the United States.
1t IS stated that some OF the Federal
ofnceholders In Norfolk and Portsmouth
are dabbling extensively in Norfolh
county politics. Thee attention OF Mr.
| Tyler has been called TO the fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
1nEr. ". G. 4. CONTENTION.
Proceedings of the Second Days session Vi
the international Body.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, May lie. n
Pierce. the newly elected president OF the
Young Mems Christian Association ar
rived at midnight from Dayton and as
sumed the gavel at the morning session
tbie morning. Mr.. Pierce expressed sIau-
tu1e for the honor in little speech at
tho ouonirg Of the convention, ana
nror,,ised that the duties Of the position
ehould have the most efficient service he
could render. The morning programme
contested Of Scriptural reading and
nrover announcement Of standing com
mittees by the president. f. l.. Shuey,
Of Dayton, read a paper on educational
Work I'm the AssociatiOn-Best Form ana
Methods"
seldom Il. Spencer. of St. Louis. read a
paper in the afternoon on "Co-Opera-
tion." He dwelt upon the one thing need
full to the success of the Association
contributions. This paper was followed
bv one which Dr. j. H. McCurdy, of New
York. read, on 1.-THE Physical Depart
ments" lie applauded the recent action
OF the international committee in award
ing medals and certificates. He further
suggested that field days be features OF
the physical work.
In the evening a reception was rendered
the visiting delegates at the Young Men S
Christian Association Hall. The commit
tee on permanent organization is hearing
arguments on the availability OF various
cities I'm which TO hold the next conYen-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
THE LEXINGTON PRESBYTERf.
The Body in Session Near Brownsburs
The Proceedings.

BROWNSBURG. VA, May 1l.-Special.
The Lexington Presbytery met with Prov
idcnce church at 4 p. NJ. Tuesday ana
was opened with sermon by Rev. I. +.
NJ. Lee. in absence Of the moderator
from Heb. tx, y.
Tine Presbytery was constituted with
prayer by Rev. c. j. Gilkeson, the last
moderator present.
There were twenty-seven ministers ana
twenty-nine ruling elders present.
The Presbytery was organized Ivy the
election Of Rev. c. 5. LinsamieiJer' OF
Eli,ins. W. Va, moderator ana the
Rev. J. H. Davis Jr, writing clerk ana
the Rev. r. A. Lapsley, reading clerk.
The Rev. G.. A. Wilson and Ruling Elder
L. b. Bosworth were appointed a com
mittee on devotional services
The following hours were fixed for the
meeting: Meet at $3.50 a. NJ, adjourn at
Y NJ. for public worship; meet at and
adjourn at +. NJ.
on Wednesday the Presbetery met ana
was opened with devotional services and
prayer by Rev Il. l. Preston ID. u.
Minutes Of Tuesdays session were read
and approved Rev. A. NJ. Frazer, OF the
Presbytery Of West Lexington. ana Rev.
f. =. Palmer j. D., of the Presbytery
Of North Mississippi were invited 10 SIT
as corresponding members.
The minutes OF last stated meeting, or
two adjourned meetings and or -FOUR
called meetings were read ana approved
It was made the special order Of the
dav to examine thu Rev A. NJ
Frazer. pastor-elect Of First Presbyterian
church. Staurton, I'm order TO his reception
| into the Prebytery
Rev. John II. Davis preached an excel
| lent sermon on /. Cor. H., ,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
MADE AWAY WITH HIM.
yxsoIEyT yEGRO TAKEN From An
ofFrcEE By WHITES.
T.. q. Not Believed, However, mat nc
Has Been Lynched-"'perh'
Armstrong Dead.

PETERSBURG. VA, May n.-Speciai'
II was learned from gentleman 'o-uaS
that AN evening or two ago, while TWO
btoblv respected ladies OF Wakefield were
on, driving p short distance from that
rlace they came near driving over
necro man. whose name was not learned.
The negro was in the middle Of the road
hut tho ladies failed 10 see him. They
.,,riootzed 10 the negro. but instead Of
,ocor,t,,, the apology he became very
,nsolent. and. with an oath, told the
ladies' that he would not get out OF the
road for them or any one else. The
,,,,,-, was arrested. but it is said that he
-. ,.eto,u-ards taken from the constable
~, q r,ob of white men and carried on,
sipce which time nothing has been heaTd
80 him II is not believed that the negro
- forllv dealt with by the mob, but
49, he was severely whipped and then
o,deroJ 10 leave that section OF the
Cant.in W Gordon McCabe left this
afternoon for Baltimore TO deliver d
,oc.,ro before the University Club Of that
rlace His subject will be Personal
Recollcctions Of Lord Tennyson. .
Mr. T.. A. Davis. OF Chesterfield cou lr.
~ has lust been granted patent Tor
an Improvement on road carts or jump
ers bv which the horses motion IS en-
tirelv cut off from the driver anu .'i'
drivers motion cut off from the horse.
Major r. r.. scott, Of Richmond was
In the city to-day. orr
Captain W. T.. Alley a newspaper car
rier here. and who is Mexican veteran
is seriously III. ~. ,,5
Irvitations have been issued ~ Mr.; ana
Mrs Bartlett Roper TO an informal re-
cention. 10 be held at their residence on
Market street. on Saturday nest from
to 10 p. NJ. The reception IS gwen ~
honor Of the following ministers VINO ar ar.
sneakers at the eighteenth annlVers ,iI > >
exercises OF the Young Mems christian =,
Association Of this city: Rev. Miliiain =, -
Hatcher. j.. D.. Rev. y. ". I1tzer' ~ -
Rev. j. G, Hiden. J. D., Rev. \. >. 10y 10y a.
u. d.. Rev. W. J. Young and l. T. " oou
ward Esq. ,-,.o C.ooroe
In the County Court Of Prince Georss
today Cornelius Bland (coloredl' chaIseu
Win housebreahng. was fined 50 ana sent
TO iail for one hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12

tracted quite a lumber Of the long
haired denizens Of the back counties
into the light. Most OF them are inter-
ested I'm cases connected with the suTrep-
titious production OF mountain dew.
Steve Campbell. tough, arrested
at Big Stone Gap last Saturday on o
charge OF assault on Mine Boss John
White. at Embreevile. Tenn, some ume
ago. and for whom a reward OF hfty DOL
lars was offered. is in jail at this place,
awaiting a requisition from the Governor
of Tennessee. He refuses 20 go bacN
without n requisition, and has sued our
writ OF habeas corpus before city JUICE
Rhea. He struck White with piece OF
iron ore. breaking his jaw, ana lnJurlhS
him. so that II is feared he will die.
Mr.. Robert A. Preston has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of washington
county Oa) public schools. TO I'll OUT the
unexpired term Of Hon. X. 2. Carson
resigned.
The ladies Of the Episcopal church OF
this city gave very original ana en-
ioyable entertainment at the opera mouse
last night netting about eighty-iiVe dol
lars for their society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
TWO EDUCATORS AT WAR
col. HARRELL PREFERS CHARdES
AGAINST PROFESSOR M'IyER.
on,cers Elected by tho State Medical Asso-
citation University Matters-Nof'"
State News.

RALEIGH, ". c.. May n'-Spec'a'
4 serious controversy has been precipi'a
ted between Colonel f. G. Harre"' u
tbis CITY editor of the North Caroliia
Teacher and Professor Charles ID. NC
r,,or president OF the State Normal ana
Industrial School for girls at "FeeA'
boro Harrell has published an arucie'
charging that McIver makes more illo"e'
an, ~ the institution than the law ailo"S'
and making other grave charges
lessor McIver is now here for the pun
nose ~ making reply TO Colonel Harreh,
which IL is said, will be very "l'nei MS
one. ,..to, 4, Cos
The State Medical Association III
sion here to-day. elected officers Ior r,e
ensuing year as follows. Fresluen''
" II II. Cobb. Of GoldsborO; First wee
president. Or. J. \. Hodges; Second VICE
president. DR.. r. f. Tate; Third VICE
President. DR.. J. w. Aston; Fourth VICE
President Or. VI. a. Fletcher. Dr. y.
II Janatt was reelected secretary ana
NJ p Perry reelected treasurer. Green's
boro was chosen as the next place OF
meeting on the third Tuesday In May
1894 I Monroe. Of Elm City. was chosen
orator for the next year. and j. II. Wray'
OF Waynesville. was selected essaylst.
President George =. Winston, OF the
State University. who is here to-day
saws that among the events Of the com
/ ing commencement Hon. Thomas G. Ful-
| Ter will deliver an Grafton on the life
and character of the late Joseph Davis
| and Judge r. r. Bennett will make an
address on the life and character OF non.
Walter l.. Steele. The class Of 1913 VIII
| celebrate the hftieth anniversary or us
| graduation, and Judge r. =. Dick a
! member of that class. will speak on the
! memories Of nifty years. There VIII be
n grand reunion OF the alumni. ana q
| large meeting OF the board of trustees
| An election will be held 70 supply the
Mace OF Minister Alexander, and rumol
saws that another chair besides, Of greaI
importance to the University, and espe
cially 10 the teaching profession OF the
state. will be created by the trustees.
II is announced that the next meeting
of the North Carolina State Dental SO
ciety will be held in this city May 23d L
l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
THE FIRST CREYAsSE.
Considerable Loss of Property in Texas ana
Arkansas May Result.

NEW ORLEANS. May 1.-THE first
crovasse Of the season occurred to-day.
Information was received this morning
Of the breaking OF the levee at Lake
mort. Ark The water from the DieaN
win flow into Black river ana Ieiisd'
basin. - ohio
Both streams are low and may pe aolc
~ carry off the water Of the creVassc.
n they are unable 10 do this there VIII
nrobablv be considerable loss OF property
i'm Texas and Arkansas but not heccS9"-
rily any danger of life. ,..o
MEMPHIS. TENN. May 1.-THE IeVee
on the Arkansas side, near LaAepoI"
broke this morning. 49,.
A dispatch from Greenville, MISS ''io
afternoon says that the latest news II
that the levee break is now over wv l-0,
vide and that portion of Arkansas
is undnr water. 1t IS flowing down TO-
wards Louisiana. 1t is feared una
Arkansas City will be under wafer az
a. &c said that the levee in front OF the
city cannot hole. ,.o
MEMPHIS. May 1.-THE levee prohe
this morning on the Arkansas front az
TakepOrt. twelve miles below GTauNliV'
and on the next place below SUNNI 9,l.
LANDING Tho creVasse was wv loe' " ~
when the first news came hcI0 - V'-'
Greenville, Miss, AZ NOV 'i,o - ~,
Water from this break IS NOUNS
,ov,er norton of Chicot county, Ark" ID
which county the cotton production annu-
ar Nv averages 5000 bales. The back poT-
ton of the county has already been hood-
ed low the water out Of the lower Arkan-
sas passing over the county ana "a nm 53
nm from the rear. The overhowed ldhu
viii not be relieved Of water in time 10
| make a cotton crop this year.
Parties from above this city to-uay
interested in cotton plantations report
large areas under water up about tne
Centennial Islands and around BradleH >
| twenty miles or more ABOVE t,l9 -.
7, means no crop Of cotton for the lands
flooded, and nearly all subject to inunda-
lion Is now under water up that way
The river here this afternoon is very close
70 the thirty-foot mark on the guage' ana
IS within six or eight inches or the hishes'
on record, which was attained Ia MAI '"'
]
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
ROBBED by TWO NEGROES.
A One-Armed Ex-Confederate Soldier As
saulted on the Highway-Other NewS

4 One-Arncd EN-Coniederate Sol"''' ~
saulted on the Highway-O Other News
liARTINSVILLE. VA. May u.-Spe-
clal.-A farmer by the name Of p. C.
Young left this place. on his way to his
home I'm Franklin county, a few days
opo and about two miles above here
ON the Norfolk and Western railroad al
"a Mace called Walters Ford. be was at
tackled by two negro men, and whle one
of them held him the other ROBBED MIN
Of thlrty-tWO dollars.
Mr. Young was a One-armed Confeder-
ate soldier. and had no one with MIN nc
the time but his little son. Inc CON-
nonwealth's attorney suspected James
smith of the offense, and had him ana
another negro. whose name Is Henry
Hinton. arrested. and on examination
n was found that they were seen iol,
lowing Mr.. Young from the town. ana
although they denied having any money
fifteen dollars has been found with IN,
merchants OF the town that they mao
changed In making different purchases
Mr.. Young has not returned put ma
beon summoned 10 appear here on IhuIs
day 20 recognize the parties uhuer a'ie''
IL they are the guilty men.
lanes l.. Grogan VINO was indicted IN
the county court some time since loi
Grand larceny. and who fed 10 Norm
Carolina. was brought back by the ON
cor from North Carolina. where ne mas
been held for some time for murder uh
dor a rendition from the Governor ol
Virginia. lie was placed In jail. but was
aIlov,ed bail by the judge Of this county
i'm the penalty Of 800.
County court will adjourn to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
y. m.C.A. IN FININCLiL STRAITS
The Ministers Conference Meet-Lieweiiyn
Very Stoical.

AsHEVIILE. y. c.. May u.-Special.-
The Young Mems Christian Association
&c in financial straits for the first time
since its organization, and is making an
anDeaI which no doubt will receive
nrornpt and proper consideration al the
hands OF our people, for the necessary
assistance. The general business depres-
sion is responsible largely for this con-
dition Of affairs.
The ministers Conference an orSah-
cation recently inaugurated here Tor the
moral upbullding OF Ashevilie, held
meeting yesterday and discussed generaily
the most effective ways Of accomplishing
this laudable purpose. Various commit
tees were appointed for special duties.
Rev. L O. Adams is president, Rev. Nc
Neelv DuBose. vice-president, and Rev.
II. +. Campbell secretary of the confer
ence.
The elder Llewellyn who. with his son.
a young man probably twenty-five, is on
trial for the murder of Brockus, the Uni
ted States marshal is every day OF
seventy years old, and is a physical
wreck. being almost blind and very de-
crcpit. There IS something pitiful In his
absolute Indebtedness, yet his neighbors
say he Is a tough character. without
heart or conscience. and fully deserves his
present fate. He seems entirely incapabl,
| OF appreciating his position and Indifferent
20 what is going on around him. The SOL
Is alert and attentive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12

Thrown From His Vehicle while Driving
and seriously Hurt.

and seriously Hurt
GREENSBORO. y. c., May lL-Spe-
ciaI.-As Or. W F. Beall, one Of Greens
boro's most prominent physicians, was
returning from a drive this afternoon.
His horses became frightened and ran
away. Or. Beall was thrown against
fence near his home. and received very
serious injuries. breaking his collar bone
and several ribs.
A report from the attending physicians
at a late hour tonight states that he is
still unconscious, and they are unable
TO give an exact account of his injuries.
Colonel James r. AOrehead and j. W..
Scott. Of this city, will be a part Of
the escort of honor 10 accompany the
remains Of president Davis on the trip
through this State.
The trustees of the State Agricultural
and Mechanical College (for the colored
race) met here yesterday and inspected
the buildings now IN course Of erection.
Mr. r. W. Murray was elected treasurer
OF the institution.
Mr. s. A. Kirkman, son Of the late W.
l.. Kirkman, died at his home in this
county on Tuesday. aged about twenty
four years.
A telegram. received by Chief Of Police
Weatherly yesterday from Charleston.
w. Va. stated that JEFF Nelson. the ne
gro who burned barn i'm this county
some time ago. had been arrested there
bv a detective and was being held. OH
GERS. with the necessary papers, VIII
start for him at once.
Senator H. b. Vance passed here to-day
on his way from Washington 20 MS
home near Black Mountain I'm this state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
Crews of BE n-ofNar Ence.

NEW YORK. May 11.-Crews from the
American men-of-war, except those OF 'le
San Francisco. raced for prizes this L., -
noon. and drew another crowd OF Nisi'oi
"a the sonadron in the North river.
Tho races were started three ana Two
miles M the Hudson. and the finish was
a line from the Chicago to the Are'i ~,
In the first race twelve-oareu poa'9 Ia
tho pbuadelphia. yorktown, Newark ana
Atlanta rowed against ten-oared boats ol,
from the Baltimore. Bancroft ana CnI,
cago. The Newark crew took the leaG
carly I'm the race. and gradually ioiseu
abead winning by nearly one minute.
,rt,o t,celve-oared crew from the yorktown
and the ten-oared crew from the ban
croft had a hot squirt for second place
In the second race crew from the Eesu-
vius came in first, with the Doi i,I,l, .
boat ten seconds later and the Fhiiauel.
,bie,s boat rowed almost dead neat
with the second Vesuvius boat but VIII
Ming by less than one foot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
SHEEP HUSBANDRY and DOGS.
Tho Canine Evil Practically Illustrated.
Prominent People Ill.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May IL
special.-Dr. George II. Chewing, Of
this city. has a farm in Fauquier county
well stocked with fine sheep, cattle. etc.
About two weeks ago he lost laree por-
ton of his flock Of sheep by dogs, and
on last Tuesday night the dogs made
another raid and killed twelve more
and thirty-hve head on the adjoining
farm. The Doctor is thinking of discon-
tinuing sheep-raising.
Colonel II. b. Merchant. editor Of the
Fredericksburg star. was taken suddenly
IN last night. He is somewhat improved
to-day. but his condition is still regarded
as serious.
Among others Of our citizens who are
very IN are Mr. James r. Berrey and
Mr.. John Copeuhaver. Mrs. Gabrielle
Johnston, mother OF Or. II. II. Johnston,
who has been quite sick. is rapidly re-
covering.
Mr.. John r. Chesley left this week for
baltimore. where he is undergoing treat
ment at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
nooKIEs DopN THE PUBLIC.
uhcy Get the Best of the Battle Mt "u'te"-
burg-Re.uIts of the Contests.

uhcy Get the Fest OF 'i'' "''''' w
burQ-Re.ults of the Contests.
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE GuttenDurB
race course was througed to-day Ihe
fine weather and excellent programme
,,ad the effect OF drawing out lovers OF
racine in full force The bookics had an
,be hest O, the battle with the pun1C'
lut ore favorite winning. summaries
First race. nve-oiehths Of a mile-Iara-
eon first. Hieh q. second. Gladia'or
third. Time. l0z 81. ,no
second race. three-cighths or mic
nfarinelH FIRST. Florctt second. Prosper
Jr.. third. Time. 80 81 c,-.
third race. lye-eights Of mile-Sirocco
first. Flauery second, Strathmaid thiIu'
Fourth race. mile and a sixteenth
Logan FIRST. Lord Harry second Nause
third. Time. l:i9 % <-,-
Fifth race. six and one-half furlongs-
Facet first. Ny Fellow second, Roq ie-
fort third. Time, p u. A..
sixth race. one mile-Larghetta hrst'
Brooklyn second. Headlight third 1lhle'
1:ff.
winners mt Louisville.
LOUISVILLE. KY. May 1.-THE races
here to-day resulted.
FIRST race. six furlongs-Emma Mac
first. Captain Rees second, Ely thlru'
Time, llI. .u. r,ar.
second race. selling. one-half mile-Dart
cret los Vegas second. Llewellyn third.
Time. 81 II. .,.o
Tbird race. the Hurstbor stakes, two
vear-olds. seven f,ulongs-La Belle frst'
philophena second. Empress CT NorIoih
third. Time, 1:35. a..
tro,,rth race. one milc-Ducat first
Shadow second. cxsomar third1 1line'
1A5. cue, c.. -,,,,o
Ilackburn second, Galindo tmrd. Illhe'
1.42 "a.
Rain interiors at st. Louis
ST. LOUIS, May 11.-Showers fell during
The afternoon, and only about Z'oOO people
were present. Free scratching III 'he
0ftb race caused IT 10 be declared OIL
Firet race six furlongs-Rally first, Bos-
ION Row second, Get There third. Time
second race. six and one-half furlongs
seu,ne-First Day first Eusonia second
Irene H. third Time. 1:25.
Third race, four furlongs. Hotel STAKES
for two-year-olds, $1,000 added-
Thompson first. Floriana secohu' feHo'
Day third. Time, 81 II.
Fourth race, six furlongs, sellhs-Ndiii
most first. Sly Lisbon second, Minnie Ce
tbird Time, 1:5 II.
Fifth race declared or.
sjxtb race. one mile and twenty yards
bandicap-St. Joe first, Pekin second
Senir third. Time, 1:4S.
Lucky Day for the Talent.
GLOUCESTER, n. j.. May n.-Ther
was a good days racing here to-day IN
talent picking four winners In six events
The summaries:
First race, one and one-siXteenth miles
pIevmar first, James second, Hyacint
third. Time, 1851 81
Second race. six and one-fourth furlong
-Perchance first Silver Queen secoh'
Wist third Time, 1:2i.
Third race. four and one-half furlonSs-
Minnie j. first. Marmont second Silenc
third. Time, 81 81
Fourth race. five furlongs-Lord ia
meny FIRST Captain Brown second, Ne
Meyer third. Time. 1Oi
Fifth race three and one-half mrlongs
La Gartia first. Pansy (colO second, Dub
of Gloucester third. Time. &c IA
Sixth race. six and one-fourth furloni
king Crab first. Mindon second, Mayo
Il. third. Time, l.2j 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
GENERAL 1EjfSIEOSG DEAD.
Tho Father of the Hampton Normal
school Passes Away.

HAMPTON. VA, May n.-special.-
General s. c. Armstrong. principal Of the
Hampton Normal School. died this after
noon al 2 o'clock. General Armstrong
was the father Of the Normal School.
having established it, and having devoted
his entire time TO this enterprise ever
since the late war. The wonderful pros
perity of the school is almost entirely
due TO his efforts. and 10 his remarkable
ability for raising money. He was pro-
badly as well-known throughout the coun-
try as any man in Virginia. and his death
will be learned with sorrow all over the
land.
General Armstrong was born I'm the
Hawaiian Islands OF missionary parents
about hfty-siX years ago. He leaves a
wife and four children 10 mourn their loss.
The funeral will take place at the Normal
School at o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-12
Ascensinn Day SERVICES.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May IL
Special.-The Ascension day services at
ST. Georges Episcopal church to-day were
OF a most interesting character. Rev. W.
NJ. Clark. the rector, preached an able
sermon. and the musical part Of the SER
vices, under the direction Of Captain
George +. Wheeler were Of a very high
order. The special choir for the occa-
sion included many Of our best amateur
singers. anC the instrumental effects added
no little 10 .he harmony in the rendition
OF Gounod's Redemption" from which
two chOruses were sung