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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
FIELD DAY ExERCIsES.
A Highly Enjoyable Time Under 'he AUS
pIces OF Randolph Macon.

ASHLAND. VA, May 5.-Speciai.-Soon
after the appointed hour a crowded
grand stand witnessed the opening exer-
clses Of Randolph Macon's annual heia-
dav. The shower Of the preceding nishe
b,l rendered the morning cool ana
pIeasant. and under the supervision OF
Dr. Merrick, the gymnasium INSTRUCTOR,
ana prof Brown, his assistant, the siiair
resulted ir quite n success. hu"'oet OF
visitors from Richmond were present
The first contest was the putting OK
a sixteen-pound shot, OF when Mr. besc
was tho winner, by a thro" OF "i "a
Got rho Toward dash OF the larger
athtotes was won by Wolf in 10 2-3 Sec
onds and that ~ the smaller boys by
KiIbv. I'm II secol.ds. A pretty run was
the 290-yard dash, which was also won
nv Wolf. I'm q seconds. The STANDING
high. and long jumps were won by WIZ
uams, by the height and length OF
feet ala inches, and feet III la inches.
respectiyely. The pole vault OF feet 81
NJ an inch, was peTformed by wright. Inc
bicvcle race was run In sections. ana
was qnally won by Whisner. one OF the
contestants upon reaching the secohh
round side-l racked. and running INTO inc
blackboard that contained the rccoThs,
was rendered unconscious for a short
,tme A hurdle race OF 100 yards was
run hy Wolf in 10 81 seconds. Very anus
,ny we're the sack. shoe, molasses, potato,
water. and pick -a-back races
After Mr.. Temple, the chahpioh
bicvcle rider OF the State. had given
an exhibition OF fancy and rapid ndlng.
the sentimental part Of the performances
hegan. Major Shepard, with an introdnS-
tory speech. announced that Mr; ,',s Ls"
was entitled 90 a bouquet OF no"Ss,
since by vote OF the contestants ne hah
brought TO the grounds the most beau
tifuI young lady. Escorted by Mr. Leisn;
wIss Barksdale stepped forward ana
crowned Mr.. Wolf the all-around ehaih-
pion OF the day. .,.,.. 49,,
The junior tennis match IN "nlcn .le,o ,.'
were eight couples. took place yestefoay'
uessrs. Talbott and Turner being the sue
cessful contestants. The senior match VIII
be some time next week.
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nr. Thornton S Easley Dead.

SOUTH BOSI on. VA. May Especial
Mrs. Thornton S. Easley. wife Of Thorn
ton 8. Easley. OF this place, died at
o'clock this evening. after an illness Of
only forty-eight hours. in the twenty
ninth War Of her age. Mrs. Easley was
a woman OF beautiful disposition and
lovely Christian character and Is deeply
mourned by a large circle OF relatives
and friends. She leaves husband and
two children. Mr.. Easley was away from
home on business. and did not reach
here until after her death. Her maiden
name was Miss Emma Jordan daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. X. e. Jordan, Of this
f,face
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
SESSION sRORT AND nor.
Lively Discussion Concerning Changing
the Rules

MEMPHIS. TENN. Nay 3. 5.-speclal.-
The session OF the Methodist General Con-
ference was short and hot to-day.
The discussion concerning changing tho
rules was lively and prolonged. Drs. w:
". Smith and Paul Whitehead took part
IN it II was ended by the creation OF
ata anding Committee on Rules OF five mem
bers-Paul Whitehead, j. J. Tigert' An
son West, f. 81. Perkins, and y. H. pun
can. .,,,, ..,,,,.a
A petition to make more clear the duues
OF church trustees, which waS refeTrea
10 the Committee on Rules
There were more memorials from ths
Virginia delegation to-day. They related
10 church registers and to admission OF
ministers on trial.
DR. whitehead had the title Of the
journal corrected so as 10 read, "1welfth
General Conference of the MethodiSt tpis-
copal Church. South tbeing the twenty
seventh OF the Methodist Episcopal Chu'cn
The falling of I'm the collections had
forced the Mission Board to make re-
duction in their appropriation OF II per
cent They appointed committee to-"'S
To reduce this scale. II possible
Il was resolved that no new pusinsss p.',s
should be introduced after the seNe"'"
days session. ..,t,. ana
Memorials were read from circuits anu am,
stations in the Virginia coniS.ene ci, 80 the
the transfer OF their territory 10 i"'
North Carolina Conference. >,-,. caro-.
Two OF the appointments IN Nortn , III
lima are for TRANSFER ana SIN ssan ron-
Bishop Wilson presided over wv III
ference this morning. and the deyotlohai
exercises eSi ne, were led by Rev. Horace Bishop
80 The Northwest Texas Conference. -,
The most important feature OF tne
session WAS n report from the coInihi..
80 ~, anneals sustaining the appeal or
Rev George Vaudeville from the action
~ the louisville Conference, In eNpelllns
him from the church. The report prsc-
,irally reinstates Or. Mandeville. no
other business OF general interest was
t-apaacfpd.
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TIE BLUES sEVBRELY CRITICIsED-
The Report, However. Is Withdrawn to Al
low Further Investigation.

LYNCHBURG, VA. May Especial
At meeting Of the Council yesterday
afternoon the report of the committee
appointed 10 Investigate the charges
brought by the officers Of the Home
Guard cavalry and Zouaves against the
Blues was submitted. The report. which
is based on the verbatim copy OF the
evidence submitted before Captain Ander-
son censured severely the conduct or
the Blues and complimented the officers
bringing the charges on their Jealous
rcgard for the standing Of our local
military and the steps they had taken to
preserve this standing. one member OF
the Council objected 20 the report en-
account Of the fact that he was afraid
that some Of the innocent might suffer
with the guilty. Some discussion ensued
and the report was finally, on motion,
withdrawn IN order 10 give the officers
bringing the charges an opportunity Of
strengthening their case. which they
claimed TO be able 10 do, with the aid
OF additional evidence Of which they had
learned since the last investigation.
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tate with profit; whose days have been
pure aud whose nights have been sinlcss;
whose ability Is ample. whose experiences
is wide. For a hundred years this dis
trict has been represented by men. They
have not always been sinless men. and
whether you re-elect or reiecs me. here
after when some one comes to write ifs
history, whatever blame may attacn 10
me- he will write OF me that even with
that blame, ne loved the poor. he toiied
for his fellow-men, he iabored for good
causes; and as this historian turns over
the pages OF the record I'm which my Ut
terances are contained. ne will rise from
them with the belief that I was loyal
to my principles. faithful to truth, DE-
voted TO you
APPLAUDFD ALMOST coNrfNrALY ;.
Colonel Breckenridge scored the Miuls.
terial Union Of Lexington for the part
n took in trying TO poison the minds u
his people against him. and when ne
wound up his castisation Of them ne
said he fully and freely forgave them.
He said he was willing TO trust his case
with his Saviour He also denounced the
newspaper men who printed the pictures
of the graVestones OF his beloved dead,
together with the Inscriptions thereon.
The applause was almost continuous,
and al times the scenes were Of the Wild
est character.
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The Southern Convention Meets In Memo
rial Temple.

NORFOLK, VA, May 5-Special.-The
Southern Christian Convention Is in ses-
sion at the Memorial Christian Temple
I'm this city. There are present in addi-
ton TO the hundred or more ministers
from the South. large number OF dis
tingulshed divines fom the North and
West. The temple, which was completed
about a month ago, will be dedicated to-
morrow. The sermon will be preached by
Or. r. NJ McWhinney.
Ministers Of this denomination Will I'LL
the puipits of the Baptist, Methodist
and Presbyterian churches tomorrow.
In the suits Of George w. Miller. col
ored. and the administrators OF WIS
Miller, colored, VS.. Messrs. Balli .5ros..
cotton exporters. Judge BroC!,e LAS grant
cd the former Sl0s0 and the latter Sl,500.
Each sued for $500 for injuries to
George Miller and for the killing Of
Wills Miller by the falling OF lOt OF
cotton IA Nessrs. BALI Bros ware
house here more tnan a year ago. The
defendants did not appear. and judgment
was given because of their default.
The new registration Of votes com
menced Tuesday and closed tonight with
a total registration Of 7.,00. a white ma
jority OF oyer 2O0O. On Tuesday next
the regular reCistratiou-day. II is est-
mated that this list viii be increased
about so votes. There were about 5000
names upon the old books. The white vote
is Increased I'm the Fourth. Fifth, and
Sixth wards. The Democratic primary
will be held on the lith. and a fair vote
will be polled. The Democrats in the ten
days following the primary will put IN
some effective work, and expect 10 carry
the city by at least loo majority.
None OF the Prohibition speakers who
made things so lively last week. are In
the city but they expect To return IN a
few days. and will renew the fight with
energy. 1t is said that Mr.. W. W. Gibbs.
the chairman OF the Prohibition party OF
the State, Informed a gentleman that
he spent 81 900 in Augusta county las
fall. He will be likely 10 spend as much
here If he can get the money. The Dem
ocrats up 10 the present time have raised
no money, except $t217. to conduct two
DAYS primary election.
The chairman Of the Democratic party
Mr.. w. 4. Young is confident that h
will carry the city by "A handsome ma
iority. The Prohibition chairman claims
the city with as much confidence. The
negro vote will play an important part
and has assumed an independent position
| In the language Of the president of th'
| coIored club in the Fourth ward, they are
looking out for the interest Of the black
man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
BURNED 4 NEGRO WITH sMALL-POK
Tho Doctor Refused To Attend Him and
His House was Burned TO the Ground.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. May 5.-Reliable
information reaches here Of the burning
OF a negro in Ouachita county. supposed
to have had smallpox. The telegram con-
veying- the intelligence says:
Last Monday negro at Miles switch.
I'm 0uachta county. was taken sick with
some kind of "a breaking out, which was
thought TO be smallpox, and doctor was
sent for. but for some reason he did not
attend the case. The negro was put In a
cabin, TO which some one set fire, and he
being unable TO escape ne roasted in the
flames. one report says he WAS shot and
then burned. while another report says
he was only burned one thing is sure,
and that is that the house occupied by
the negro was burned TO the ground ana
he cannot now be found. The Identity
of the guilty parties Is not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06

Farming lands Inundated Causing GreaI
Destruction Of Crops.

FULTON. ARK. May 5.-The Red
river continues to rise at rapid rate
Nearly every business house on Main
street has from two inches 70 two feet OF
water running under IT,
The whole country North and South or
the Iron Mountain railroad between here
and Clear Lake, thirteen miles distant.
is one vast expanse Of water Planters.
with their families and stock, have been
compelled TO flee TO the hills for safety
from the flood Hogs and sheep are re-
ported being drowned by the hundreds.
Thousands Of acres Of land are being in
undated with their crops Of corn and
cotton. No crops can be raised this year.
The food will prove the worst ever known
I'm this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
Mrs. Mamie Gordon Christian Dead.

WILCOX WHARF. CHARLES CITY
COUNTY. May Especial. Mrs. nan,
,,tfe ~ Irdge Isaac II. Christian, dicd TO-
dav Al her residence, in this county Mrs.
CHRISTIAN was daughter OK the lata
J5hn n. Gordon. prominent merchant
% pichmond. and was a sister ot James
GorSo, aud Iohu y. Gordon, the Rev.
r. G. Gordon D. D.. OF Missouri; MIS-
lanes A. WaddHl. Mrs. s. J.; Christian,
Mrs Talbot Coleman, aud Slrs. hosn s'
Blair. she had early eouesponai az. ~
vantages. and was a Ane bellies lettrss. ,.
LargeIy through her Jealous pletx t@ns ne
Presbyterian church here was pun' ~
ana maintained. Few women nave haa
Tie ooporrinIty 10 DO 40 much, or nave
done 80 well. 60, ,,a-.
She leaves four chiidren-Gofdon, lara
Louis. and Allen. and two s,ep,enuarsnN,, sn,
James II. Christian, of NtN 1e's', ,,o,a -,
Mrs. T. G. Cunningham. Of R.s h.nohin,
She viii be buried az the Presbyterian
church on Sunday az 2 O'Clock
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TONEY AND NEAL.
Two Virginia PosimRsters Nanod-Other
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 5.-The
President to-day sent TO the Senate the
following nominations:
Seneca Hazelton. Of Vermont, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary 10 Venezuela.
United States Cousuls-George Keenan,,
Of Wisconsin, at Bremen; Colin G. Man
ming. Of South Carolina, at Fayal, Azores
Edward J. Priclett, Of Illinois at Kehl.
Postmasters: Virginia, d. l.. Toney,
Manchester: James NJ. Neal, Danvlle.
South Carolina - William r.. Metts.
Greenylle; Caroline A. Youngblood, Ches-
ter.
Loulsiana-Frank 4. Daniels, of New
Orleans.
Tennessee-Charles b. Sewer. OF Harri-
man.
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BOTH SIDES WHITING.
IL Is Hard to Say what the Outcome OF the
Coal Strike viii lie.

PITTSBURG, PA. May 5.-rhe coal
strike continues. and It IS exceedingly
hard to say what the final outcome
will be- Both sides are waiting. The
operators who are friendly 10 con-
ference TO secure uniformity Of rates ex-
pect that a settlement will be reached
at the Cleveland conference. They are
notifying customers that they will be in
position 10 supply coal as usual.
BELLAIRE, O., May 5.-On account OF
the coal strikers the Bellaire Steel Works
and blast furnaces and four steel plants
and nail mills in this vicinity have shut
down for the want Of coal. There is at
present fully 5000 men idle here.
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w,,,o,vbhy nrnde lectures.

ASHLAND, VA. May 5.--special.--l'as,.. y.
night Prof. WIlloushby keade' VINO u
oronounced the best reader ana huiio,'ss .D,','.
IN the south, for about two hours h'snn
entertained the audience that met ~, Hi.s
IN the college chapel HIS selections. wH,,"
we're humorous. dramatic ana pathsue,,
from beginning to end compie'e'y he,a -
the attenticn Of the hearers. ',ass ~
elocution. composed % students an" nun'
herring about twenty-five. VIII DC l,s','s
dlately formed and trained und'r his '"-
strttcffOn
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parade the Boston Coxeyites, fifty-hve
strong. formed in line at 10 o'clock and
started down Fourth street 10 Second
avenue. and proceeded to the Twenty
third-street ferry. where they embarked
for Jersey City. On their arrival at Jer-
sey City they took the tratin for Newark,
fares having been paid by friend.
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Atlanta Endorses the wilson Bill.

ATLANTA, GA, May 5.-The Atlanta
Chamber OF Commerce to-day passed re-
solutions urging the Senate 10 Immediate
" pass the Wilson bill, and endorsing the
repeal OF the purchasing clause OF the
sherman act. as the first step necessary
IN restore prosperity TO the country. and
declaring that the passage Of the Wilson
bill is the next necessary action.
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JACKSON. MISS. May News was
received to-day Of the lynching or Amos
Titchs (colored), near Rocky Springs.
Hichs was suspected OF burning the SIN
and stables of a white farmer, but there
was no proof against him. Last night his
house was entered by armed men and this
morning Hichs' body was found riddied
with bullets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
s.cre,,rv n,r,ert or for the West.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-Secretary Her
bert. accompanied by his daughters, Mrs
Micau and Miss Herbert, his niece, Miss
Rue.l, of Alabama, his naval aid, Lieu
tenant Reamy, left Washington this
morning over the Baltimore and ONO
road for the West on a tour OF inspec-
ton OF the Mare Island naVy-yard, the
scotts ship-bulid!ns works. the San fran
cisco (Cal) new Puget sound naval sIa-
tfon near Seattle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
OUTRAGED, THEN POISONED.
ASSAULTER An UNKNOWN WHITE NAN,
He Makes His Escape. but Is Hotly Pursued
by Citizens, and IL Caught will Certain
". Thought, be Lynched.

IRON GATE, VA, May 5.-Specih.-An
unknown white man to-day assaulted and
outraged Miss Mary Pierson, aged twen-
ev a most respectable young lady living
near Salt Petre Cave, in Botetourt couh-
tv four miles east OF Eagle Rock Inc
particulars. as far as your correspondent
Is able to ascertain, are as follows
Miss Pierson had gone out to the heid'
about one-fourth mile from her house, 10
let some COWS out Of the pasture. She
WAS in the act OF picking up a rail to
shut the gap when the man stepped up
bebind her. grabbed her arm, showed
ristol In her face and told her If she
said a word he would blow her brains
out lie then tied her hands behind her'
after an apparent struggle. as her neck
sboV,s the entire prints OF his myers
showing she had been terribly choAtu'
and her hands scratched all over tne
back.
rofC % HFn 20 TABE r0ISoN.
After his hcllish purpose had been ac-
compished he forced her 10 swallow d
ntu nv putting a handkerchief IN her
mouth. after which he cut her ioUse.
She became unconscious for time' Due
finally recovered enough to get hotne'
Uben she told the awful story.
,vhe ,,.:i proved to be poison, and the
last reports, at O'CLOCK Is thdt snt
Is raving. and, IRON appearances, cannot
live. u,,-t.o
rho man is described as follows: White
man ~ medium bhld. weight $50 or l6o
potnds. light hgir. sandy mustache'
dressed I'm light blue clothes. right much
worn black satin shirt. no hat wneh
last seen. Before the news Of the crime
could be reported 10 the nearest teie-
graph station, which was Eagle Koch'
tho man had purchased a ticket from
that noint to Clifton Forge on train NO.
Q. saving his home was Ronceverte' va,
He got on the 'Dlind" baggage ana
the conductor did not see him III haia
Water was reached and then dln not
know Of the awful deed On arriving at
Glen Wilton. Conductor Harris received
a telegram giving an imperfect descrlp-
ton Of the man.
ESCAPED FROM THE TRAIN.
Having shaved was not recogrlzeu'
hut getting wind Of such message he
acted iu such a way as to cause suspl-
cion and the conductor kept close eye
| on him for the next few minutes. IN
| the meantime the train was slowing up
| for Lick Run. Here the man made d
rush for the door. closely followed by
the news agent. who made grab for
him and secured his hat. Conductor Har-
rls fred fye shots At the man as ne TOOK
10 the bushes. closely pursued by the
train crew and passengers, but the un'
J dafcrowth being *, made good Ms
+, escape Ia the direction OF Callie Furnace
Much excitemsr prevails. The noun
tain passes and all probable places OF es
cape are being guarded, crowds OF deter
mined men are securing the mountains
and If the brute is caught, lynchlhB L
| certain.
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Mr Richard Nnnn Dead.

sTBVENsVILLE. VA. May. Especial.
Nr Richard Num-, Sr., died yesterday
naorpinT after only four days illness OF
Congestion. aged about sixty-seven. lie
leaves four grown sons, a grown daughter
and a widow. t,,o,,,aacce
cbnrch this morning at 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
All 0uiet a. HoaoIulu.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, May g.
The steamer Australia arrived at
O'Clock this morning from Honolulu
bringing advices to the 18th ultimo that
all Is quiet there. Admiral Irwin, re-
lieved by Admiral Walker, and PAU
Neuman, were passengers on the Aus
tralia
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wyArnEi. ~ foKkoasr

WARRINGTON. ID. c., May o.-for
Virginia. and North Carolina: showers ~
early morning snd showsis .,,,sr y, sxeeoe
,''as the coast. high southwest winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
Cable Brryiiies.

The Popss coming encyclical, wnicn when
4. rsadv for submission TO the Com
m,ttee Of the Sacred COLLEGE concludes
WITH with an appeal to Christians OF all al
creeds 70 preserve peace and strive Tor
unity.
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Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Senate mas
confirmed the following nominations;
Postmasters: Georgia-A- j. Tomiihsoh'
Cedartown. Mississippi-J. +. Saucier'
Raw ST. Louis; George Handy, Canton
Texas-S. T.. Wilson, Rusk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06

Ex-United States Minister. 10 Austria
go.,ov Tery York. He was born ia New
YS yarS in isi7. and was the son OF Judge
Iv,stsara law and a grandson OF John jay.
arst chief justice OF the United states.
He married In lSn MISS Eleanor f'e''' F"
dauvhter OF n. w. Field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
p.,or or THERMOMETER.

rh. following was the range Of the
thermometer az me y'mss ss once sssss:
Sp r.. 70: . p. NJ. Is: " NJ. ~ Aver
age, Is ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
NRw sENAroK FOR MICHIGAN.
John Patton, DR.. of Grand Rapids' TO Suc
ceed rhe Late Mr.. Stockbridge.

LANSING, MICH. May Ex-Governor
John T. Rice at 2:D O'Clock this after
noon appointed John Patton, Jr.. of Grand
Rapids. as senator to iii the vacancy
caused by the death of Francis b. Stock
bridge.
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RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY MAY 6 1891

port principals to the robbery, have each
been convicted and given eighteen years
In the penitentiary.
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Tennessee Niners Returning 10 Work.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. May 2-Ihe 3,-,rin,
are gradually returning 10 work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
Ak RLOQuKSr DEfHNCf-

.If some one In your Mast can Deter
do the work you want done as your repr.-
sentative, choose hln. ! snah n,n.s.
.,'nnsa morals your young men can inir
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-05-03
Minor State News.

The Odd Fellows of the state gener-
ally celebrated the seventy-fifth ami
versary of the order on the Goth.
The police board of Leavenworth has
commenced a war of determination
against the nickle-in-the-slot gambling
devices of the city.
The state board of charities met at
Topeka on the Esd to investigate the
charges against Superintendent Hitch
cock, of the reform school
R ]. Stewart, treasurer of Capital
lodge, A o. U. Ws, and of Capital le-
gion, Select Knights, at Topeka, is re-
ported to be short in his accounts sew
eral thousand dollars, but his bonds
men are said to be perfectly good.
A well-to-do farmer named William
Pierce, living near Cora. Smith county,
committed suicide the other afternoon,
shooting himself through the head
with revolver Dependency because
of being unable to live peaceabiy with
his wife, from whom he had been once
divorced. but again married a few
months ago, was given as the reason
for the act
The Kansas State Dental association,
lately in session at Topeka, changed
the time of the annual convention from
the second Tuesday IN April to the Sec
ond Tuesday in May. 1t was also de-
cided to hold three days sessions in
stead of four
Odd Fellows of Kansas and Missouri
celebrated the seventy-ffth anniversary
of the esta blishmento of the order at Kan
sas City. Mo, on the Doth. The features
of the occasion were a street parade,
and banquet, ball and addresses
While some boys were drawing water
from a we'll at Lawrence the other
morning. they drew up the body of q
white female infant, which had proba-
bly, been in the well week
The peoples party state central com
mittee met the other day at Topeka
| and called the state convention to meet
at Representative hall, Topeka, june
10