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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
The Conversational tichf

D4rrressman George -. Wise is still
h tt- city. and VIII probably remain
Deere day or TWO longer. Since MS ar
u'al Dee has held number OF confer
'.rr. with many OF his friends and they
eu lave at once gone actively 10 work
it d.. interest
The supporters Of Judge Ingram are
also as busy as bees. They hope 20 se-
cure thc delegation from CHESTERFIELD
ana are Of course certain OF Manchester
delegates
To-day The convention Of King William
county viii be- held al the courthouse
of hat county and a hot npht is exnert-
ed there
The city Democratic Committee will
meet here this evening TO decide when
ana how the delegates from Richmond
u the Congressional Convention shall
b. elected In all probability precinct
meetings Will be decided upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
OBITUARY.
wIIMIR c. ATKINS.

Mr. Wilmer G. Atkins, son Of Mr. and
Mrs j. W. Atkins died Monday morning AT
~ o'clock al his parents residence NO.
2gl south Jefferson Il, after much sur
fering from that dread disease. consump-
tl0n Up o. about TWO years ago. ~hen
ne was first stricken with the latal
maladv, Mr.. Atkins was a magnificent
specimen Of manhood but at the time OF
his death he was a mere shedow.
re bore his sufferings with exemplary
patience and Christian fOrbearance. He
was member Of the First Presbyterian
church and was also a member In good
standing Of Richmond Typographical
Union. 80. 90 with which he has been
associated since he finished his appren-
tceship at the printing business. He was
very popular and beloved BY all his asso-
ciatc5.
Mr. Atkins was at one time connected
with the compOsing-roOm OF The Times,
where he made friends with all. and
where his value as an excellent cOmpos-
itor was known and fully appreciated.
His funeral will take place from the
First Presbyterian church this afternoon
at o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
Richmond Clericns-

lt- Richmond Glorious met yesterday
e i.. as usual in room No. - Of the
.-..r building. Bishop j. IL. Newton was
81. - those in attendance
DID,. GLOWING is the list OF the Bishop S
i-.i a..'tlons and combinations:
Chapel (cOlOrcd. 4: Falls
h-i.t rfax. 10; Herndon. 3; Chan-
ui.}. f.IrfaX Courthouse. E. Church
g.. nr Good Shepherd. Fairfax county. b.
9; naymarket. 81. Grace
'-a'. Prince William, 4, Church OF oar
.r Fauquier. 3: Plains Fauquier
, Marshall g. Leeds. Fauquier, g.
Pc Bishop leaves on Friday for Mar
s..I and Gloucester.
i,r, Dr l.. j. McBryde, Of Lexington.
.. t.- Just returned from a brief visit
a' Mortified. Mass. Mr.. Moody's summer
i.N. preached at ST. James Episcopal
-rch Oh Sunday morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
pEKsoNAL AND GEAERIL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's CHI
zen. and Other Msiter-

Mr. John G.. Allen IS quite sick at his
home. on Leigh street.
Richmond COmmandery No. .. meets
Tonight i'm monthly conclave.
Miss Geneyieve Kelly left yesterday
morning for Hampton 10 spend the sum-
mtr months.
Miss sarah Davis leaves Thursday
Morning for her country home, in Motto
way county.
Miss Josie Chillress. Of Petersburg. IS
visitiug her cousin. Miss Florence Hay
ward. Of Church Hill
Miss Agnes Delaney, OF No. II west
Marshall street. has gone TO spend a
month at the seashore
Alr. william VI. Johnston is visiting
his wife Mrs n. NJ. Johnston, at Nelinia,
who is summering there.
Mr.. T. T.. Hal. Of the Life Insurance
Company OF Virginia, is spending some
time at the Yellow sulphur.
MIR. Wash Tyler and wife. Of north
Twenty-sixth street, left Sunday for a
protracted visit to Virginia Beach.
Mrs Evelyn Goode. OF Richmond. and
Miss Eulah Bass. OF Manchester. left
Saturday TO visit friends in Prince Ed
ward county, y a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
Property Transfers.

Falconer. 16 II feet on east side Of Tween
ty-sixth street. between O and T. $3.50. Al
len G.. Collins. special commissioner TO
Beatrice c. Gum, 81 u feet ON Cary
street, northwest corner Of FOushee. S6.l0O.
CustaVus Millhiser. special commissioner
to James Hartley, II feet on west side Of
Williamsburg avenue near Nicholson
street SIP Same 10 Moses Mnhser. co
feet on south side Of Graham street near
Fulton, $3.50 Thomas T.. Patterson To j.
Samuel Brauer. 10 feet on west side Of
Buchanan street, near Venable. $500.
Henrico: John Lemon to w. -. HartOn,
- feet on north side Of Wood street, $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
The Richmond Yacht Club Retnrped.

The schooner Three Sisters of Hamp-
ton. Captain Evans commanding. re-
successful cruise In Chesapeake BAY.
safely landing In this city the members
of the Richmond Yacht Club. OF which
Alderman t. NJ Noble is captain. The
schooner arrived here in tow Of the tug
Annie. from Newport News. The mem-
hers state thai they hal a very good
time and enjoyed some excellent fishing.
A few Of the party Messrs Sheppard,
Dlckcnson. Roach. Bailey, and Taylor,
left the party at old Point. and returned
on Friday evening. Mr. Burbank also
left them at the latter place and went
to Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
Tch,ex From Cleveland.

The Executive Committee OF the local
union of Christian Endeavor Societies OF
this city held "A meeting last nlght in the
parlOr OF the Young Mems Christian As
sociation. Arrangements were made 10
hold a rally on Monday evening. July 30th,
AT the Second Presbyterian church DIR.
Hoge's) Interesting addresses VIII be de-
livered by delegates TO the Cleveland Con
vention, and a pleasant ana prontable
evening is promised 10 all that attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24

A rather small audience greeted the
Washington combination Of music-makers
al the Mozart last night. The programme
while classic. was not heavy.
creditaby. but ~ remained for Miss
Hemrichs. the viOlinist. TO capture the au-
dience. She played with expression, and
has a decidedly clear and refined touch.
Her conceptions were equal 10 her selec-
tions, but the instrument was not. Miss
Heinrich is pupil Of Caspars Mr.
Jacob Reinhardt acquitted himself IS ac-
cOmpanist in ms usually artistic STYLE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
CIV School Board

The regular meeting Of the city School
Board was held In the city Hall ycster-
Gay afternoon al O'Clock. Present, Hon.
: Taylor ElysOn. chairman. Hon. VIM.
J.otcnstcln. Hon. Joseph &. DickcrsOn. +.
W Hey Davis, Il. Edgar Shine. and James
D. Capers, and Charles +. Rady, super
visor
The superintendent reported the resig-
nations Of Misses Bessie Pollard, Annie
McCOnnell. and Cora Everett The resig-
nations very accepted by the board.
Miss Florence @. Meyer was placed on
INC reserve list In place Of Miss Annie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24

Snyder. a regular teacher. who declined
reelection.
Edward Graham was recommended as
State student TO Blacksburg College.
The contract for furnishing coal to the
public schools was awarded TO Mr. Chas
II. Page. The contract for wood was
awarded Mrs. Jane King.
After the transaction OF regular routine
business the board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24

Pocahontas will leave her wharf at s15
i. NJ. sharp. and will no doubt carry n
large crowd 10 Dutch Gap. Refreshments
Will be served at city prices. and concert
Regimental Band. The members OF the
regiment have worked hard. and have
contributed a good amount themselves
TO the fund. They hope. therefore. that
liberal manner to procure the new gray
uniforms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24

About thirty members of Lee Camp and
their friends left yesterday morning at
$40 O'Clock over the Chesapeake and
on 10 railway for Ocean View, where thew
win spend week or ten days at the
hotel. Several members who could NOT
leave at that time followed on the ar
ternoon train. and others will go this
morning In all, about one hundred tick
cts have been sold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
Mrs. louisa IoNG1NorTI.

Mrs Louisa LonSlnotti died at the res
idence Of her sOn-in-law, Mr.. j. H. Co
wardln. Sunday night
Mrs. LonginOtu left her native home IN
Italy siXty-three years ago. at the age OF
twenty Arriving first IN New York and
not being pleased with that city, she came
to Richmond.
Mrs Longinotti was the mother Of six
children. Miss Victoria married Mr.. }. II
COWardin. and Miss Augustini married
Mr.. i. +. Cowardin. both marriages
taking place the same night.
Mrs LOngnOtti had a large circle OF
acquaintance I'm this city.
She will be buried at Shockoe burying
ground this morning at 10 O'clock.
MISS IDA 8. RowZIE.
Miss Ida ). Rowzie, a young lady OF
rare Christian character, died yesterday
after a very brief illness at her mothers
residence. aged twenty-three years.
Her funeral took place from the Baptist
church, Of which she was a member,
yesterday afternoon, Rev. T. S. Dunna-
way officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24

Messrs Il. Morgan Shepherd. VIM. r.
Crawford. Arthur Crawford. and y. r.
Michaels have returned from their Vaca-
ton, which they spent at Hampton and
old Point. They report that they had a
glorious time. and caught plenty Of fish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
The uooulipht of the Regiment.

The moonlight excursion or the FIRST
Regiment on next Thursday evening, Tor
the benefit Of the uniform fund, promises
to be a very pleasant aHa's i"e s'sA'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
ITO MANAGE THE HOTEL.
rFY AND WEBSTER 40 TAKE
cHARGB OF THE JEFFERsoN.
49, Hall from New Hampshire and
Know Their Bosincss-Hoosst to be
completed by March LIST.

~. leaked out yesterday that the mag
..t Hotel Jefferson. which Is now
30. ready to- receive it's roof. VIII be
-.-ed by Mcssrs. Ainslcy and Web
q New Hampshire. This arrange
..,.t has just been settled 10y The Jener-
-. Hotel Company. and viii be made
..l.l. tais morning for the first time.
,e.r Lewis Gintcr Mr.. John Pope
al Nr George Arcnts recently return
" fram the White Mountains. IN New
4..psllre. where they met Mcssrs. AIMS
,.. and Webster. who are now managing
3D.. laplcwood Hotel. near Bethlehem.
,rcr .n explanation Of the plans OF the
E... Jefferson 20 the Sew tnslan"cIS
,.. .atter was freely discussed, ana the
,er, aNrecd upon Tine MapiCWooa Iio.el
..r isl now lu charge of MtSers AIMS
..l Webster. is the largest and most
.....to establishment OF the KIND IN the
Sl... Mountains, being even superior TO
rl Profile House. 10 las national rep
'..... and has been managed with re-
-..t.c success 10y the gentlemen who
.-e.. operate the jefferson. Messrs AIMS
=, a.l ~ cbStcr are said 10 be TWO OF the
.f.. sotcl men in this country. They
I-rrr.y MANAGED the fremont House i'm
i.t.l. which was then one of the most
t.ar hotels lu New England, and they
Re aftcrv ards I'm charge OF IT. Marks
So Augustine, fla. They are now
81, ga 10 '|He cH.ihr on lhe Jefferson,
, Nc most desirable place of the Kind
&, H.. t1und ia the South.
$685. Ainsley viii manage the internal ar
raag.ucuts OF the aotel lie is am en-
'.cI ana Wen equipped manager 90
its department. and has the advantage
g. .sug familiar with an the details OF
t.r business. Ills partner, AR Webster,
vI look after The general Office WORK.
WILL 4Ahh ChAh'E MAI SfhlN"'
N,ssrs. Ainsley and Webster will take
c.arge Of the jefferson just as soon as
1.t splendid structure has been COM
.-ted Ia viii Dee surprising 10 Richmond
ts.l lc generally 10 know that the edinCe
Size by the FIRST OF next March. This is
e.e. earlier thau had been az first count
81. 10. At IS, however. the purpose OF
Bose H charge 10 have the great build
!.- 0.'S LOT occupancy at that time,
D. S'"tSu DF 'hoee IN position 10
."d1 uAlvss some ANTIQUITIES ia the
"af I'D '''.v'""'t n@d weather ana the
tD''i hopes Ih tnls direction
N' 'f ie"ll1td ALREADY the massive
..'. i.-Ne lis'i 10 inc SKIN story on
-o.atge sile. anu ~ snort time
vi" De l"t H1. When tniS Is
.'''. % ~ "i4t OF l"e
1i't ''l".-, assuming parts
f, .i' py ,ol"Ill.ii3tu az once
sb.e 10 is thought that the root viii be
On ~ '.t -'.H on august ana II the
"-.."e. u y" i"'it' mere seems 70 he
iilr QoNDt lhdt these plans VIII be
4A- general internal work VIII be COM
"a soon after the roof la put on.
i+iA"rIs are already pussy putting IN
ilies ana MIXTURES, and the electrical men
'ftI no" '.sd5rd in looking atter
i.tl p'IuJh OF the Work. A large part
' "t interior WORK Us btlhS zone OUT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
'Captain Wa Ter No Better

Captain VIM. G. Walters condition is
still unchanged. He will leave with Mrs
Waller for Richmond within few days.
Captain Waller Is still at Rockbridge
Alum Springs. .t....
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
OTHER afEETINGs.

The Committee on Light viii have
called meeting in room 40. OF the city
Hall this evening at 6 o'clock.
The TWO branches of the CRY Council
VIII hold joint session on Thursday
evening At 8 o'clock 10 elect a fire com
missioner from Jackson ward 20 succeed
Mir James r. Sheppard and n police
commissioner from Clay ward 10 sue
coed Mr.. j. f. Jacob. whose terms II
Office have expired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT woMBLE Ill.

Major John L. Womble. first assistant
superintendent OF the almshouse. was
stricken with paralysis IN the right side
some time on Sunday night. Yesterday
morning Major Womble remained In hts
room LONGER than usual and fearing that
something had happened 10 him, one Of
the attendants Of the institution went 70
his room and found him In helpless
condition. The physicians have been at
tending him all day, but late last night
his condition still remained unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
RECOMMENDING BuI1DrSG PERMITS.

The Committee on Fire Department
held an adjourned meeting in room No.
H. Of the city Hall last evening. at $50
o'clock. with M Marx Guust I'm the
chair. 4 number Of applications for per
mits 10 ,erect frame buildings, with
hre-proof roof. was considered. and the
committee finally decided TO recommend
u the Council tie granting of the per
mitS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
MRS. BLAY1oS's Will.

The will Of the late Mrs John II.
Bldyton, who was killed by her husband,
was admitted ~ probate IN the Chancery
Court yesterday. The Will reads as fol-
lows.
In the name of God. amen. T. Esther
Virginia BlaytOn, in the county Of New
Kent. state OF Virginia being in good
bodily health and Of sound dispOsing
mind and memory calling % mind the
frailty and uncertainty OF human life.
and being DESTROYS Of settling my worldly
affairs, and directing how the estate with
which II has pleased God 10 bless me
shall be disposed of after my decease
while | have strength and capacity SO to
do. do make and publish this my last
will and testament, hereby revOking and
making null and void all other last wills
and testaments heretofore made, and first
| commend my mortal being 10 Him who
gave It and my body % the earth TO be
buried with little expense or OstentatiOn
by my executor hereinafter named. and
10 my worldly estate and All the property,
real. personal. or mixed, Of which / shall
die seized and possessed, or to which
shall be entitled at the time OF my de-
cease. | devise. beQueath. and dispose
thereof In the following manner-to-wit:
LIST. Ny Will Is that all my just debts
and funeral charges shall, by my eXecu-
tor hereinafter named, be paid out Of my
estate as soon after my deceasc as shall
by them be found convenient.
2d l give. devise, and be4ueath 70 my
beloved huspdIib' JOhH ileNIy ,id9 ton
all Of my interest in real and personal
estate. including all accounts bonds, ana
insurance policies which are made pay
able TO me.
3D. / do nominate and appoint my said
husband, John Henry BlaytCn, 70 be the
executor Of this, my last will and testa-
ment. In testimony whereof l. the said
Esther Virginia dayton, have 10 this, my
last will and testament. subscribed my
name and affixed my seal this eth day OF
May in the year OF our Lord 1885.
The will Is signed b. Esther Blayton
and witnessed by John ID. Turner and
II. b. Walker The estate is valued al
$1,000. clayton has since been adjudged
a lunatic by the court and some one
Will. therefore. have 10 be appointed ad-
minstratOr.
FINED FOR CONTEMPT OF Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
DOTTED SWISS MUSLIN.

We have a new assortment ofthe Pin. Dot
SWISS. now all tho rage.
Sec the Dotted Swiss at CSC. was SOC. quail
ity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
rINtp FOR CONTEMPT OF Court.

Judge Minor. yesterday. X. II. Fox was
fined SO for contempt OF court for violat-
ing an order OF Injunction In the case
OF T. c. Edwards against Fox q Rider
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
FRENCH VALEKCIENNES LACE.

We have a large assortment of this now
very popular Lace. all prices fr ON, Sc. 10 e.
dozen. Also Tnsertings 10 match.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
BLACK SILK VELVET RIBBON.
CHEMISETTES.

new line, all sizes. at 25c as good as you
usually pay soc. for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
A HANDKERCHIEF SALE.

sCALLOPED AND EMBROIDERED MUS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at TO- 1870. 10 e-s. 10
and &c, apiece. all worth double the money
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
INDIA LINEN.

Very sheer and fine are tho qualities. Prices
commence at O. /, then 50, 10 l2I2, 1884 20, and
25c.
At each price we sell you alittle better num-
Der than Is usually done. That 10 why We
have so largely OF It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
4S.INCH HEASTITCHED INDIA LINEN.

We have but few pieces left Of this grand
bargain. It's value is 3Jc; our price i5c. .
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-24
RIBBONS.

All colors and qualities are here at the RICH,
prces-the lowest. We replcnish the assoE!-
ment daily.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-11-25
Writing With Milk.

In the course of a trial in France u
letter was read from a man named
Turpin, II chemist, under sentence Of
five years imprisonment rs n spy
giving directions to Il friend, with a
view to establishing n secret cores
pondence with him while in prison :.
This led to an official inquiry on the
subject by the French authorities,
and some strange revelations were
obtained from some OF the con.
victs.
1t appears that when information
has to be conveyed to n prisoner II
formal letter containing apparently
nothing but II few trivial facts of n
a personal nature, is forwarded to the
prison. This is read by the governor,
who stamps it and allows it to be
handed to the man to whom it is nd.
dressed. The latter il aware however
that there is another letter to be read
within the lines, this being written in
milk and being easily decipherable on
being rubbed over with Il dirty
tinger.-Chambers' journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-11-25
House OF Representatives.

There are three hundred and fiftv-
six members in the house Of repre-
sentatives az now constituted and
some very interesting facts may be
obtained from Il careful observation
OF the distribution OF these congress.
men. New York has the largest mum.
Der OF any state, having thirty.four
members, just twice as many as the
eight Pacific Coast and Rocky mount
ain states combined. New England
has twenty-six congressman, which
'ogether with Now York, Now Jersey
and Pennsylvania, gives that section
oil the country ninety.four congress,
men, only twelve less than the fifteen
states included in the entire South,
which has one hundred and seven
members. The great South and West
united has n hundred and twenty
four members, iifty.four less than
half Of the entire number of congress.
men,.
West ofthe Mississippi there are in
all but eighty-hve congressman, while
the other side is represented by two
hundred and sixty.one, There are
fourteen states which have together
but twenty-five representatives, while
seven other states, only half the mum.
Der. have II hundred and forty.two
congressman.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-11-25
y apnn'S Reply.

WAsuHGTOH. Nov. 2l.-1ho State
Department has received a cable re-.
ply from Japan through Minister Dun
at Toxic. tn The United States, sug.
gcsiing mediation. Tho japanese
legation at Washington has also re-.
coivcd from the foreign Office in japan
II cable stating that Il reply had been
made aud giving its terms. Both
were received here Sunday afternoon.
Tho fact that they had been sent, first
became known through Il dispatch to
the Associated Press at Toxic. This
much having become known. the oil
Cinls here made no further conceal
mcnt OF the details Of the reply.
Tho cable To Secretary Gresham il
accompanied 10y unusual dignity md
formmlity. having the imperial sane.
ton Of lila Majcaty. tho Emperor Of
japan. II ia rarely the Emperor
speaks in diplomatic negotiations, so
his action in this caec ia nm evidence
of Jupnn'g desire To- express its up.
probation ~ the course Of tho United
Stntcs.
The mrsaagc ia in two parts, first
giving the imperial expression % good
will and saying the success Of tho
japanese army has been such that
China phouldHrpr0nchJnp directly.
Tho roc0md part is rloio directly from
Minister Dun. and Expresses the view
Of Tho Japanese foreign Office, that
China having no Minister at Toxic,
should submit u direct proposition
through Minister Dun.
Tho cables to Minister KurinO il
substantially the same IA the forcgo.
ing,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-11-25
4 German Soldier,

james A.. Reilly, the clover dialect
comedian, will appear ut Freeman's
Hall Sunday evening in "a German
Soldier" The piece is one of his
most popular successes and it enables
him to display the versatility Of his
talent and the excellence of his CON-.
pany. Mr.. Kelley is n very sweet sing.
er, and has Il catchy stage style that
establishes him a favorite from the
start. lie has had wonderful sue.
cess this season, and shortly conclud.
ed an engagement i'll San Francisco
where he made the Int OF the year.
Among the members OF Mr.. Reiily's
company ire May Tomplcton. the
bright little actress, and his son Rob-
bic, who plays the part OF Daisy. The
show all arouudis one OF the best that
is liable to visit this city for n long
time to come.