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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Asto Pressing Well.

In business. a man who is careful about
his appearance always makes a good inn
preston. and this often OF the greatest
advantage to him. People Involuntary
treat him with respect. II is much more
difficult to ignore or to be rude to a wei
dressed man than 10 one VIVA is careless
about his clothes, who puts on anything
in any way. regardless OF appearances
so long as it happens to serve the pur-
pose for which he wants IT.
Care I'm dress argues certain respect
for ones self. and people are very prone
to take one at his own estimate.
OF course 10 be well dressed there is no
necessity to follow all the latest vagaries
of fashion, to be one of those whose chief
aim in life is to advertise the newest
styles That takes much time and money
and the result is anything but desirable
Dudes" are not looked upon with much
respect OF them / am not talking. Iney
are n class by themselves. The Well
dressed man is the man who Is always
That Is n.s secret He knows what 10
wear and when t. wear Il tie does not
put on all sorts OF incOngruous comOln-
atoms. II he wears SILK nat he docs
not wear n sack-cOat and russell shoes
His d., IS Is harmO liOus. IL Is either en-
trey informal or intirclY formal IN
fast. il IS designed to make the wearer
as little conspicuous as possible. Iheie
Is nothing that attracts attention. You
glance at him, and a moment after you
could not tell what he was wearing, but
you do Know that he looked well. his
clothes was suited to what ne was doing.
There are social occasions upon when
n certain style Of dress is imperative,
and If one does not care TO conform To
that style. II is better as rule that he
fOregO the pleasure OF these particular
entertainments It IS seldom pleasant 10
be singular in anything.
Not that | would argue from all TINS
that the clothes make the man. NOtso.
but they do In a way stamp the man.
II f. hardly possible for a man OtcultlNd-
tion TO help showing in It his outward
appearance.
We all owe a duty to society at large
10 make the best or ourselves I'm every
way, and this is one Of the ways OF doing
IT, Most Of the people we meet in the
world can Judge the inner man only from
the outer. and why not let the outer man
Indicate taste and refinement OF nature!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
"0.d IrOnsiles.n

The Constitution, or "Old Ironsides."
most famous Of all the wooden ships
that we have preserved Time again did
she vanquish the English ships In the
war OF lSi2. and proud We're the people
OF her captures. Probably the most
thrilling incident of her career WITS her
escape from seven English men-of-war,
after an exciting chase OF nearly three
days and nights. The chase began on
July II, 1872. The Constitution was out
for a long cruise and was weighted down
with stores. The sea was calm and no
wind as stirring. Captain Hull put out
his men In boats TO tow the ship. They
pulled valiantly, and as night came on
q 'kedge" anchor was run out half
mile ahead The crew on the ship kept
pulling on this, and the Britishers didn't
discover for a long time the secret. IL
nay the Enss saw w II and ndop6ed ,b ,as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
me REDS 4HD THE BLUES.
ihey Play Basket Ball In Fine style-A
Wizard.

fiay ball. boys; and they played ball
~ Was great game OF basket bail at
-''and Park yesterday evening. Craw-
.3iI and Carriers teams played of the
,'"' postponed from Tuesday. and every
finish
TO distinguish the players. Crawfords
CON wore red sashes. while Carters
wore blue
A. toe end OF the first half the Reds
s'ie four points Ia the lead. but two
eos Tor the Blues put that side two
POINTS ahead. foul by Davis and q
s'm for the Reds by Westman gave
lein The game by two points. Wallace
-. l6hion proved 70 be the man for
itnlre His many clever passes were
-DriaAy applaUded. craWf0rds ali
iylH1 playing was especially nne. ny
,feFer catches and passes he assisted
" estinan 20 carry OFF the victory FOR ms
SOC. Hunter Cardoza also played q
,leFer same at right forward. so much
ivi the Reds
me Blues. however. were very little
,ehind In their team work, as they played
"hriher throughout the game.
Daisy" Carter occupies the same POSI-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
4 Remarkable Duchess.

4 great deal has been written OF the
levee Of one hundred and one descend
ants over which the Dowager Duchess or
AbercOrn presided so gcn!ally recently AZ
MOntagu House. The gathering was
probably absolutely unique, for the ven
cradle hostess has known no less than
six dukes Of Bedford. the heads OF the
great house Of Russell being I'm turn her
father, her brother, her two nephews
and her two great nephews. Earl Rus
sell and LORD Ampthlll are both her
great-nephews, while the numbers among
her linal descendants the reiSninS dukes
of Abercorn and Marlborough. the fu-
ture dukes Of Leeds and Buccleuch, the
future MARQUIS Of LansdOwne. the earis
Of Durham and I.ichheld, and the future
earls OF NintertOn and Mount Edgcombe.
Several very large photographs OF the
"march past" were taken.
The dOwager duchess l. daughter Of
John, Duke OF Bedford, 07J6-lSSD by his
second marriage with the daughter OF
The duke and the famous Duchess OF
Gordon, ard IS therefore half sister 70
Lord John (EarD Russell. There is a
reference TO the great beauty Of Lady
Louisa Russell. (When She was child
IF twelveJ in the recently-published
letters Of Lady Granville. The duchess
Ghen II arCuisl Of AbercOrn, and she has
always been tres grande dame, and was
for fifty years prominent figure in
the very best and most exclusive English
society The duchess was great ia
vorite at court Cas also is her daughter.
the due hess OF Buccleuch). and she de-
clined G0r private reasOns) the Office Of
mi. ress Of the robes both in lS4l and
lS5- the place being offered 10 her each
time by the special command Of the
queen. When Lady Aberccrn refused in
lSil, Sir Robert Peel offered the post
10 the present Dowager Duchess OF Buc-
cleuch who reluctantly accepted II; and
in 1852 Lord Derby appointed the present
Dowager Duchess Of Atholl, who has for
nearly hfty years been one of the queens
most intimate and trusted friends. Since
Castle, a pretty place near PetwOrth,
and she is. still very active and bright
and alert in conversation. The queen
and the Prince and Princess Of Wales
sent her most cordial congratulations
list week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
POSTAL NOTES
For the improvement of Rlchmond's Mail
Facilities.

Preparations in connection with the
Coming Of the two new postal stations in
rs city September LIST is progressing
torably.
There is a large amount of detail-not
g say red tape -.n connection with this
Improvement % kchmond's mail facili-
lies. which Postmaster CullingwOrth mas
tacklvl "iin his acCustOmed energy, and,
a. Governor Il.'man would say. is rapidly
hckinr - into shape. He Will be ready in
t." days tD announce the organization
OF ne forces which viii conduct the new
tiauons- slp-rntendents clerks and car
rIrr-
Ite Fostohice Department has ordered
tIr l.scoutiuuance Of the advertising of
lncait4-for letters in the general de
@trrN as being an unnecessary expense.
hereafter the list Of names Of letters UNI
.aIrl-iOr Viii be- posted in the lobby Of
we post-Ofhcc. where they may be
AIMED by the public.
0--istant Postmaster Lewis ID. Cren-
f.eN Us reported 10 be steadily improving
a. e.l hs entire recovery is looked for IN
snort time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
4 German ~ Howardsville.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA. Aug. lo.-Spe-
ciaI.-A delightful day german was given
at Axtell School on August 18th, at which
Richmond was well represented. The ger
man was gracefully led alternately by
Messrs. Coles and Biackford.
The girls were all becomingiy attired.
Most of them wore white gowns and va
rious colored ribbons. when produced a
picturesque effect as they danced.
The chaperOnes were some or our most
prominent society ladies'.
The young men from buckingham VIII
give another next week in the same build
ing
The recent rains have much improved
the tobacco and corn crops. ana more
than an average crop Will be made.
The political prospect here is very bright
for the election OF our Democratic con-
gressional ticket in November next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Outing via c. md q. sunday. August foi,,

Klchmohd 10 Norfolk and return. 81.
mlchmond TO old Point and return, 81.
To Norfolk and return via old Point
Si25.
To Norfolk, the Capes. and return via
Old Point. Sl.JO.
Connection made at Norfolk for vir-
gina Beach and Ocean View.
"A superb vestlbued train, making no
local stops. Will leave Richmond Sun
day. August 18th. at y A. NJ: returning,
leave Norfolk for the Capes and Old
Point at l.. NJ. Leave Norfolk via Old
Point $40 Il. NJ. Leave Norfolk via
Newport News at I +. NJ. LeavekO Old
Point for Richmond at Il. NJ, and ar
rive Richmond 10 Il. VI. These outings
are under the auspices OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company, and are
being patronized by our best citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

In July last Messrs. Thomas L. Stage.
Charles ". HardWlcke w. Minor Wood
ward. W. J.. Whitehurst and John H.
Frischkorn, all OF this city, procured a
charter for the conduct of the fire insur-
ance business. and on the sd day OF
July organized a company under the title
OF the Mechanics Fire Insurance Com
pany. with the following officers and di-
rectors: Thomas f.. Stage. president;
Charles w. Hardwicke, Vice-president,
Henry NJ Tyler. secretary and Treasurer;
W. Minor Woodward, ". J. Whitehurst
John Bowers. J. NJ Newell, q. Harvey
Clarke. W. l.. Carneal. John II. Frisch-
korn. John X. Williams Ware Il. Gay
Gilbert j. Hunt. directors.
Ii IS the intention of the officers for the
present 10 cOnhne the business Of the
company chiefly to this city. and while no
especial effort has up 70 this date been
made 10 procure business. still what has
been done has been gratifying. ON yes
terday the company secured as general
AGENT the services Of Mr.. J. \. Cooke. Of
stanton Va. whose experience and ablll-
Ties III him well for this work. Mr.. Cooke
comes 10 US endorsed I'm the strongest
manner possible. and the company is re-
garded as particularly fortunate IN Sc
curing his services. The Otiice OF the
company is at present at No. HOS east
Main street and is now fully prepared TO
push its business.
They enter the field as an independent
company. confnng itself mostly to fire
Insurance in this city, on equitable con-
ditioas and rates.
The gentlemen composing the company
believe IL is the true policy OF the citizens
Of Richmond 70 retain as large a portion
Of their money in the city as possible.
and especially Is II believed that this
will be the case when the fact is known
that fully so per cent. OF the amounts Of
premiums paid I'm the city OF Richmond
for fire insurance was paid 10 foreign
companies. and companies not chartered
I'm the State.
These gentlemen have long been identi-
fed as deeply interested in the growth
and prosperity OF Richmond. and they
believe that in organizing this company
they are materially aiding its business
welfare. The outlook OF the company Is
most encouraging. and it's popularity
amongst the various business interests
represented in its directors ana stock
holders. is very gratifying. From all
present Indications its success seems as
sured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Colonel Tnzewell Elicit Improving.

Mr.. +. l.. G. Scott, chairman Of the
Tnird Congressional District Committee,
stated yesterday that he had seen Or.
Wexford. the phys clan who is treat ~
Colonel Tazewell Elicit, just after his
return from visit 10 his patient 1t
Warrenton. DR.. Wexford stated to him
that Colonel Elicit Is steadily improving
ana growing much stronger. On Tuesday
ne was able TO take drive TO the
springs. Dr.. Wexford. however. has adj
yised him not TO return to this city be-
tore September LIST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
SIORn ~ ORANGE
Considerable Damage to Crops - Otht I
County Matters.

ORANGE, VA, Aug. 15.-Speciai-rne
southwestern part OF this county was
swept by a destructive hail storm yester-
day. Corn. tobacco, vineyards. melons.
and gardens were totally destroyed IN
many places. and many of our county
men are seriously damaged. / have heard
OF no deaths as yet
Or. T.. 3 Dunaway, OF Fredericksburg,
Is holding large crowds at North Pa
munkey.
Great delight is expressed a { the passage
OF the tarin bill. and the nope Tor better
times is once more budding our COM
muuity.
Primaries passed of quietly No op-
position TO Meredith.
Hog cholera is suDsidng.
The Times is growing with our yeo-
many.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
REV. !. RAvRNscRoFr JONES

Rev. J. Ravenscroft Jones, son Of Rev.
Or. Jones, who was rector Of ST. Paups
church. this city. prior to the Rev DR..
NinnegerOde, died yesterday morning at
Mellwood, Clarke county, Va.
The late reverend gentleman was sixty
seven years OF age and for thirty-hve
wears had been a clergyman of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church in Virginia
where he was born.
Two brothers i'm Richmond survive him.
Major W. NJ. Jones and Dr. g. w Jones
and in St Louis, Mo. he leaves a brother
Captain l.. i. Jones, and a sister, Mrs
Price. Mrs. William =. Craighill, Of Balti-
more is another sister.
The interment will be I'm the graveyard
Of the old church at Mellwood. where he
followed his father as rector.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
pronerfy Transfers.

Richmond Sallie ID. Stouts trustee TO
s:iSneU Duesberry, q 10 feet on north side
Cary street between Harvey and Plum,
81 40. - "a,
berry, his wife, lot y In SQUARE II, lot is
nut Inn. So Paramount Land Co., 10 John
Ellsworth. 81 IL feet on south side Fair
mount avenue near Nineteeth street.
81 800: William J. Gilman ana VIE TO X.
I, Peters. 90 feet on west side West street,
near Wood. $40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Washin ton.

A chance for everybody 10 visit the
canitai of the United States Is Offered b.
the Richmond. Frederiek sourg and Poto..
Pvthias corcleve. Tickets will be sold
=; ,he one fare rate. $780, for the round
IT. ~ August 23d 10 18th. inclusive. good
mil september 9th. and by special ar
.uannements these tickets may be extend
"a until September 18th. Several trains
Zach way daily connect the cities In "A
few hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Holding n Lawn Party.

The Lulu Widen Society and the Sun
day school OF Randolph-Street Baptist
church are holding lawn party on the
plat adjoining the church. corner Of
Randolph and Beverly streets. II will
be continued during the remainder OF
the week. In addition to refreshments
Of all kinds. there VIII be vocal selec-
lions rendered every night by well-known
local talent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Sc Get Weekly Excursions TO Atlantic City
Cape Nav ard Sc. I-Ie city.

Special train leaves Washington from
PENNSYLVANIA railroad depot Fridays Au-
gust nth 2lth, and Dist. and Saturdays,
August 18th and 9th at IL y. VI.
Richmond, Fredericksburg ana Potomac
train leaving Richmond at \. NJ. ar
rives Washington in time for the special
train.
Round trip from Richmond. only 81.
Tickets good 10 return by regular trains
until the following Tuesday. Apply 10
&. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager,
Byrd-Street Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

ton IN the basket ball arena that "Baby"
Phillips does I'm the baseball world. In
the language OF the "rootcrs." he Is
something OF a wizard Jack Blake
made his three goals as usual.
Laughton, OF the Reds. found his match
at centre I'm the shape OF Ben Hermann,
who put up one Of the stoutcst games
OF the season I'm his position.
Samples" Harvie indeed gave n sample
OF how the game at forward should be
played
Rurruee the "Sky-Scraping" goal
kcepor for the Blues. made his opponents
hustle for what they made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

via Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad Company Tickets on sale
August 23d 10 18th, good until September
sth. Those who desire can stay until
September 18th. by depositinR their
tickets with Joint agent OF the Trunk Line
Association on or before September 9Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
OISIIU AIRY.
THOMAS II. PFRKINsoN

Thomas Il. Parkinson. well-known
citizen of Richmond. died yesterday at his
home. GlS State street, In Fulton Every
body in that section knew, and knowing.
loved him for his NE was a useful one
-Four children with their mother, are left
behind TO grieve for him. Mr.. Parkinson
was In life employed at the city gas
works
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

WASHINGTON. Aug. IA special from
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, says
The village of New England city. TWEEN
" miles distant, was nearly wiped out
OF existence by severe hail and wind
storm to-day. The damage to property
was up into the thousands OF dollars, but
no lives were lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
Cheap and serviceabie.

Only 70 cents Will purchase a splendid
binder for the Century War Book at Inc
Times office. This binder IL convenient as
well as ornamental. The parts enclosed
can be easily slipped In and out. the
binder will hold one part or the entire
twenty with equal ease
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
TO ERHCT TUT TIBLEJs.
Arrangements To secure Funds for Honor.
Ing Eanovor's Dead Soldiers.

ASHLAND, VA, Aug. 15.-Special.-TO-
day in the Masonic Hall the adjourned
meeting OF the committees appointed at
last court TO arrange for the erection
OF tablets at Hanover Courthouse to the
memory of the deceased soldiers Of Han
over. was held.
The following were present: Major and
Mrs. John Page. Captain d. II. Timber
lake. Mrs. }. II. Undertake, Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Nash. Nj and Mrs. George
j. HaW. Mrs. w W.ngiield Jones. Mr..
and Mrs. II. T. Wickham, Mr Roosevelt
Page, Mr.. J. II. Tller. Miss Mary j.
Haw, John II. Haw, Mr.; j. \. Brown
Major John Page was chosen chair
man. col. H. ". Wngfield secretary.
and Mrs. II. r. Wickham. treasurer
The general outline Of the business be-
fore the meeting was submitted by Major
Page. The two committees separated
and arranged for the collection OF names
for the raising Of the proper amount Of
money 10 carry the proposition TO COM
plctiOn.
The two committees. after consultation.
decided 10 report at an adjourned meet
ing which is 10 be held in Ashland on
October 9Th.
THE RESOLUTION.
The committee for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning the names OF the soldiers who
enlisted from Hanover, drafted the fol-
lowing resolution. when explains itself:
The Confederate Veteran Committee.
Of the county Of Hanover appointed
iCr the purpose Of obtaining the names
OF all Confederate soldiers who enlisted
rom Hanover county, or were residents
OF Hanover county when they enlisted.
ana who were killed or died during the
war, TO be inscribed Oh suitable memorial
tablets 10 be- erected in Hanover court
house, hereby request and urge friends.
relatives, or dcqGaintances Of the de-
ceased 10 at once forward the name.
age, and place here killed or died, to
Colonel II. V. Wnsncld. secretary Of
the committee, at Hanover Courthouse.
Va
Please give this immediate attention,
so that the list may be completed IN
time 10 be reported TO the general meet
ing Of the citizens of Hanover Interested
In this subject, to be held At Hanover
Courthouse on Wednesday, the 18th day
Of October. 1874.
(Signel) II. v. WINGFIELD.
Secretary.
THOMAS G. BUMPASS.
Chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Are you going to Washington during
the knights Of Pythias conclave? II
SO the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad viii sell you ticket
AZ $3.50 for the round trip. from August
23d TO 18th, inclusive. good until Septem-
Der 9Th Several solid trains IN each
direction daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Round trip Richmond to Washington
$50, via Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. Several solid trains In
both directions daily. See regular sched-
ule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
The following IS the score in detail.
Goals. Fouls.

] klHlN. ....s..... .s'.'..sss %
CON counts thrc. points, fouls one for
opposite side. Reds. Il; Blues, 10 Umpire,
y. NJ. Shepherd. Referee. James L.
Jones Tine Of game IS minutes.
There will possibly be another game
Tuesday evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Real faith never grows weak by having
TO wait. Sufferers taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for chronic complaints should be
patient, and the result VIII be satisfac-
tory. Hoods Cures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

THAT tired feeling, which is so common
and so oyerpowering, Is entirely driven
off By Hoods Sarsaparilla. the best blood
purifier Hoods sarsaparilla overcomes
weakness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

MIR. r.. III. Pace, one OF the Richmond
Ice Company's most popular employees.
has gone to Goochland TO visit relatives
and friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Address a postal to w. J. Cordiey,
piano tuner, Richmond. Va. and you VIII
have good work promptly done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

II you can't, and want TO have work
done In tirst-class manner. send your
orders 10 The Times office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16
cnARAcrER OF THE TAnLErs.

The committee to arrange about tabs
let's are 10 determine whether they shall
be of marble or Of bronze, and for
this purpose VIII meet Ia Richmond We'd
nesday. August I'D, al $50 4. NJ, at
the Chesapeake and Ohio depot. The
meeting was strictly a business one.
present predicts an early completion of
this praiseworthy and laudable scheme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Richmond TO Washington and return
only $3.50. via Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad during the knights
OF Pythias concave. Tickets TO be solo
August 23i TO 18th, inclusive. good until
September s, 1894.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Hoods Pills are the best family cathar-
tie and liver medicine. Harmless, reiia-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills. assist digestion, cure headache. sc
EOx.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-16

You will like it-Mar,On.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-05-25
The State Board Of Health Guarding
Aesfast Soall.pox.

The state board Of health issued
an order Saturday closing the be-
nevolent and penal institutions Of
the state against all visitors and
new applicants for admission un-
less the same are approved by the
board. Persons from the infected
districts in Northern Indiana will be
subjected to examination.
The quarantine will continue until
July. The greatest care will be ex-
ercised at the Michigan City prison
because Of its proximity to Chicago.
The state board reports twenty-four
cases Of smallpox in Fulton county,
three in Pulaski, four in Marshall /,
and one each in Blackford, John
son and Wayne, all Of them tracea-
bic To Chicago.