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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
THE PICKETT COTTAGE.
ITS ID dication at the soldiers Home WIZ
nesscd by a Lnrge Crowd.

4 very large crowd Of veterans. consist
ing chiefly OF members OF Plckett ana
Lee Camps, went TO the soldiers home
last evening TO be present at lhc ceIe-
monies IN connection with the uedlcatloh
OF the new cottage erected at the home
by Pickett Camp. The cottage IS a
very spacious one. and has been con-
structed nearest 10 the chapel II con-
tains six rooms. and will accommodate
dozen old soldiers. The various ROOMS
have been tastefully furnished py the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of Pickett Camp.
Each room Of the cottage was hluml-
mated last night, and great many
Chinese lanterns were strung around the
porch which surrounds the building.
Chinese lanterns were also strung IN
a large circle around the lawn in the
centre of the grounds where the ladies
OF the Auxiliary Corps served refresh
ments.
The big mess hall was turned into an
auditorium. and on one side a platform
had been constructed. However large,
the room proved to be too small Tor
the occasion, and a good many visitors
had 10 find other entertainments while
the exercises were going on They took
their misfortune good-naturedly, and lis
tened TO the popular tunes which which
were played by a military band on the
lawn.
The exercises were opened with a brief
address by Colonel r. ~ NOrthen, who
turned the cottage over 10 Captain +. i.
Reeve, the chairman Of the meeting.
The latter gentleman. in a well chosen
address. on behalf of the camp. presented
the building to the Board OF Visitors OF
the Soldiers Home Major y. Y. Ran
doiph. the president of the board. ac-
cepted the gift in very feeling speech
and briefly dwelt on the history OF the
home and the connection of Pickett Camp
with the same
The second part of the programme was
made up by vocal and instrumental music
rendered by some of the young ladies
whose fathers fought for Virginia during
the late war Among them was Miss Nellie
Richardson, the daughter Of Mr.. ID. c.
Richardson. Messrs. Malcolm Shackleford
and Witt Boyd introduced themselves as
colored banjo soloists. and brought down
the house.
AT the close n the entertainment all
repaired 10 the lawn. where they enjoyed
a genuine Italian night entertainment for
an hour or SO.
Col. Charles p. Bigger. the commandant
or the Home. was perhaps the busiest
man at the institution last evening, for
he was untiring in hts efforts 10 make
his visitors as comfortable as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
TTCTOEf ron BRFfhINRIDGE T..
Captures the Committee and Fixes sop
farnber Iih ~ Inv for he pr- mnrits.

FRANKFORT. KY. May 2.-District
Chairman Mcleod called the Congressman
Committee to order at noon, and Mr.
Forman. OF Woodford, was elected secre-
tary, and the Fayette contest came up.
Mr. Hawkins the new chairman, pre-
sented his credentials, and a protest peing
put in by Riley, the depOsed chairman
new complication set In here. Mr..
Gormau, the chairman Of the fayette
County Committee. who represents that
part Of Fayette exclusive of the city OF
Lexington. presented himself as mem
Der.
The Breckenridge men sprung n surprise
by presenting two members from Fayette;
one from each legislative district, ana
claimed for each the right 20 vote. The
vote was first taken on the eligibility OF
Mr. German. chairman Of the County Leg
islatiye Committee, Of Lexington. BY
vote Of to l he was seated. thus giving
Breckinridge control Of the committee.
The contest over the eligibility Of HaW-
kins. who was elected to succeed Riley,
depOsed. was taken ~
The Breckinridge men had things pretty
much their own way. and fixed on Satur-
day. september 18th. as the day for a
primary election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
THE S4IURDAT HALF-EOlIDAY.
Many Of the CiN ....rrs will 20 HON.
Fariv To-Day.

There viii be n large accession to-day
20 thOSe VINO close carly. All the insur-
anSe oihces and a numbtr Of real estate
and other firms. no employ a number
IF clerks, will give them a half-holiday.
This is step in the right direction. and
10 is 10 be hOned that every employer will
give the matter consideration. and see
u y IS possible 20 give his employees a
halt-holiday every Saturday.
If clerks are told they can 90 at ?
o'clock If their work Is done. IL viii add
swittness 10 their fingers, and teach them
how 20 WORK quick.
Tho workirgmcn are discussing IL in
their unions, and several expressed the
opinion this week that they would be glad
either 20 lose the time or make il up on
other days.
Employers generally have expressed no
objection 10 the movement. provided IL
was not at any loss or disauangement
Of business.
The payment Of wages early in the week
meets with general favor. and several
firms have adopted this plan with sat
isfaction TO themselves and their en-
p.OyeS.
The hard-worl,ed clerks in the retail
stores would welcome this change as IL
would relieve them OF excessive saturday
network. 81
Mr. Munce desires Il said that there
seems to be an impression that q general
agreement is being signed TO close at
O'clock Saturdays but this is not the
L
agreement, but IL was prepared by a
committee Of their own, and the same
thing was done by the commission mer-
chants and insurance agents. and he sug-
gcsts that every trade follow the same
plan. as they know best what suits them
selves.
From conversation with many employ
ers, he knows they have only 10 be asked
for the half-holiday and payment Of
wages early I'm the week for IL 10 be
given to their employees.
II the working neople want these two
things let them get together and ask
their employers for them.
A great many people Will enjoy them
selves thoroughly this aftTnoon.
Editor Times: on and after the 26th in
slant our Offices will be closed AZ O'Clock
clerks may have advantage Of the half
holiday movement. Our patrons are re-
ouested 90 attend 10 all their business
with us before that hour
Yours truly.
THE SEOW-CHURCH 60.
We. the undersigned life insurance man
ayers, agents. and general AGENTS. 90
hereby agree 10 promptly close our ONCE
doors AT 3 +. NJ. ON Saturdays. 10 take
effect from May 10Th 10 October !, 1871
We regard this as an obligation each 10
the other, and as such TO be strictly OBJ
served:
Equitable Life Insurance Co. Of Viz
ginia. John r. West Penn Mutual Life.
Peasants & Hall; Manhattan Lie: ).
Blanchard: New York Life W. Il. Free
man: Washington Life. Il. J.. Alfriend
Home Life. 9. :. Sartin; Union Central
Hardwicke: Travellers Life. g. NJ. Brown-
ing: Mutual Life. ii. Swineford; North
western Mutual Life John b. Cary
Son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
John Sexton. A. J. Banks. ana Thomas

John Sexton, A. ]. Banks. ana Tnomas
keenan,, of Roanoke. - III,
rrhe huud,ng of this road. which VIII
no about six miles in length. VIII give
empIoymrnt 20 a large force OF hahos'
n f. understood that the proDapie cos.
81 the road will be in the neishpofhoo"
OF one hundred thousand dollars
A large excursion party left here this
morning on the steamer Ariel Tor NOT
folk. The excursion was given under the
management OF Mr.. T. J. Jarratt.
Mr.. J. M. Newcomb, who was re-eiec'-
"a member Of the City Council from
the First ward yesterday. has been
member OF that body from that ward ior
the past twelve years. and has mace !"
valuable councilman.
state Senators Mushbach. OF sietAt..
dria. and Walter 4. Watson. OF No'to 49,
county. were in the city to-day ~
former was here on law bufiness'
Mr.. George Cameron. wealthy a,,a
conist Of this city. has gone 10 h" s,a,ors-
Mr.. James Bristow, formerly % on
burg but now of Washington, Is mere ''
a visit. ,,,.
The Young white man irving MS nrnns
ne Tames Holt and hailing from west
Virginia who was arrested mere SOM
dave aqo on suspicion Of being Wine
White. the prisoner who made ms ESCAPE
from the county jail Of Chesterieia' mas
been released. 40 he proved not to be the
fugitive wanted
A. r. Hi Camp OF Confederate Nete-
rams held n meeting tonight and per-
fected arrangements for their trip 10
Richmond on next Wednesday. the Goth
instant. 10 take part in the unveilinS
of the Soldiers and Sailors
monument
Walter Dunricht. aged eleven years.
son Of George W. Outright. Of this city.
was run over by an electric car on
washington street this afternoon. Both
Of his legs were so badly crushed that
amputation Of each Of them viii he the
only hope Of saving his life IT is thought
that his injuries are necessarily fatal'
At the time Of the accident the boy was
attempting to cross the track In front
NJ on approaching car. Eve-witnesses
oxonerated the motorman, j. w. Kirk
from all blame.
Kirk was arrested hut was suosequent-
~ released by the Mayor on MS own
recognizance for his appearance In court
tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
HFATyfNTJILE UASONS.
They Lay the Corner stone oil ihe'' ~ '"
Tsmp's-Mr. wfn.rs Lecture.

HEATHsvILLE, VA. May 25.-speo'a''
Thursday the cornerstone OF TIC
Masonic Temple for this place was i', ga
with great ceremony by this lodge a ar
Lodge No. IS. of Lancaster county Ime
weather was Indictment, but large efo"'
was in attendance. .s &,
The Masonic lecture was dehVe,eu
the N. f.. church here after me r1y'"s
of the cornerstone by Rev. W. y. -.
of Gloucester county. He was Wy
introduced by r. Chambers. ISL
member of the House Of Delegates i'o''
this and Westmoreland counties
The new temple will be commences 90
soon as the material can be put III pave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

Five OF the six tvenfs go TO Outsiders
Uowever-The Other Races

NEW YORK. May 25.-The promise OF
fine weather drew a large crowd Of specta-
tors to Gravesend this afternoon. The
track was wet and heavy The feature Of
the day was the second race, a handicap,
az a mile and a quarter. IL was won by
the favOrite. RamapO. but only after
hard drive through the stretch With Pick
pocket. Outsiders captured four Of the
events. Summary:
First race-siX furlOngS-W ernberg Do
G. Tavlor. TO ID first. FactOtum second,
John Cooper third. lime. ll1.
Second race-handicap, one and one
quarter miles.-Ramapo Ol6. Griffin. 70
1W first. Pickpocket second, Prince Kla-
math third. Time, ia IL
Third race-for two-year-olds, five fur
lougs.-Glad Ill. Smms. 10 - first.
Choot second. Belle Of Stonewall third.
Time. 1905 ga
Fourth race-selllng. one mile and a fur
long-George Beck C9i, Blake. even first.
Judge Morrow second, Galloping King
third Time. 200 Is.
Fifth race-for all ages. heavy handi-
cap. one mile.-Dirian C06, Simms, 10 p
first. Rublcon second, Armitage third.
Time 1:45 Ii
Sixth race-for two-year-olds. selling.
five furlongs.-Potash Q03, Hueston. 30 10
IL first. Canterbury second, Cherry Blossom
colt third. Time, 100 IL.
The Senate has confirmed the nominal
ton OF A. McP. Handy Jr., 10 be collec-
FOR Of customs at Georgetown. ). G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
The First honorary Member.

The return of Capt William q. Waller
10 this city on visit has given great
pleasure 10 his many friends. and the
announcement Of his presence I'm the city
was greeted with pleasure M the meeting
or the old Dominion Press club Tuesday
afternoon. and when his name was offered
Tor honorary membership. he was elected
with q heartness ana enthusiasm tnat
showed that he had lost nothing IN the
esteem Of his newspaper friends by his
absence from their midst
Capt Waller IS the first and only horror
airy member elected. No man of the news
paper fraternity i'm Richmond is more
popular or more appreciated than Capt
ANlII..r
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

SANDY HOOK. VA. May 25.-SpeciaL-
The County Teachers Institute closed
its session at Coochland Courthouse on
yesterday. There were thirty teachers IN
attendance.
The county superintendent thinks TINS
the best teachers meeting ever neid IN
the county. The essays were unusualiy
good. and the discussions Interesting anu
profitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
4 ehIard Notes

ASHLAND. VA. May 25.-Special.-Th
graves OF the Confederate soldiers in
Woodland cemetery were decorated at 6
o'clock this afternoon under the auspices
OF the Memorial Association.
The Southern Stars. OF Richmond, play
the Ashland baseball team tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50.
A negro tramp passing through town
afforded considerable amusement for quite
crowd, who assembled on the college
campus to see him walk the tight rope
this afternoon. Several times the rope
broke, dropping him TO the ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

Bailey case was given to the jury 'ast
night at $50. and at io:i5 they returned
a verdict Of guilty Of murder In the sec
ond degree. ard fixed his punishment at
confinement in the penitentiary for term
Of fifteen years. to which the judge added
five more on account OF his having been
convicted Of felony and sentenced
to the penitentiary for term OF TWO
years, by this court, In 1881.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
BIDs FOX THE BELT LINE.
The Contract for Petersbnrg's New Road
Nav be Let To- Dsv-A. =. Hill Camp

PETERSBURG. VA. May Especial.
The bids for the contract for the build
Ing % the belt line road around Peters
burg for the Atlantic Coast Line will
be opened tomorrow. II is expected that
there viii be some sixty or more bidders
for the work.
Among those who will be bidders, and
who have been over the route for the
proposed road and who are now In the
city, are Mr.. n. b. Winston. of Mime
apolis. Mimi; Mr.. Henry Davis, from
near Richmond; Mr.. John Kelly, OF
Luxembourg; Mr.. G. II. Norman. from
sear Lynchburg, and Messrs. e. I. Luck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
For lIethnA.sf Ynnnr Hen

The young men Of Broad-Street church
have invited Rev. Edward l.. Pell % de
liver n series Of popular, instructive. and
entertaining lectures on McthCdism. the
object Of which shall be to famiifarize
Methodist young men with the history
doctrine. and usuages Of their Church
The first lecture OF the series will be
given AT Broad-Street church tonight nj
SIS O'Clock The young men II the various
Methodist churches are cordially invited
TO attend Special song service. Mr.. Q.
". Hunter, Jr., soloist, Mrs. BUNCH. or
ganst.
The Democratic State Committee OF
Michigan has decided 10 call a State
convention at Grand Rapids June 18Th
The convention Will nominate United
States senator's as well as State officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26


The Equitable League was another or
der which had a numerous membership
I'm Richmond, and which went the way
Of so many such ORGANIZATIONS.
MIR. James W. McEiroy special audi
tor Of the Superior Court Baltimore, has
issued the following notice:
"I have this day filed in tho clerk
office Of the Superior Court Of Baltimore
city my report on the claims Of AL mcm-
bers of the Equitable League OF Ameri-
ca. OF the city Of Baltimore, who We're
I'm good standing on the LIST day of De-
cember. 1893; and also on the claims or
all members who were not in good stand
ing on that date. I have also. AZ the
same time filed my report Of the widows
and orphans fund. and It's distribution
among nj, those entitled and a state
mont OF the sick benefit fund, and who
are entitled thereto.
- preliminary expense account and
a report thereon. showing the entire re-
ceipts and disbursements and allowances
OF and 10 the receivers have also been
filed by me.
"Al Of these accounts and reports VIII.
under an order Of court. stand for final
ratification. and viii be ratified unless
excepted TO I'm thirty days from this
date. which time will expire on or about
June 81, 1894.
"The accounts and reports can he
examined I'm the clerks office of the SUI
perior Court Of Baltimore city
when the accounts are ratified the
receivers viii mail checks The dividend
Is Is per cent"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
DEFCNCT ORDE rs.
Tonti the Last yictirn-Equitabie League
to pay seventy five Per cent.


Few OF the beneficial orders IN the
limited States have stood the storm when
set in two years ago and wrecNeo 80
MANY Of them. The order Of Tonti, when
was considered among the best OF tmeni'
and when examined I'm the courts OF Pnh-
adelphla unscathed, has gone to the wal..
The liberal sick benefit feature seems
70 have been the rock on which fohu
foundered. -. % oon
1t is said to have paid out about *Z'V ~
900 for sick benefits as advances TO the
,ro,,hors the largest portion Of which was
lost through the dropping out Of those
who thought they had enough ana caI .'
"ouits" In this manner what little tho
TIT collected during the first five or
six years. being ut the rate of $40 Tor
ST 900. payable in seven years, was los,.
Richmond is said to have Jared pretty
we'll in the Tonu matter. In additloh
70 thousands of dollars Of sick penen.S
distributed in the city. over No'VOo are are
said 10 have been paid 10 members Ior
matured certificates during the past siA
months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

Murder In the Second Degree.
sURRY. VA, May &.-spsciai.-Th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26
OLD SOILS SHORT REIGN
,xv,,,,, THREE RACES To BE FIN
isHED N PIMLICo.
Kxc. Scranton Belle a~d summons the
wIun~rs-Ramspo wins the frnei-
nal Event mt Gravcsend.
Baltimore. May o.

~ ilAtlIAt O. @'idt
HE sun smiled
upon the horsemen
for a brief period
to-day. and three
races were decld
ell at PimlicO, but
the never ending
rain spoiled the
sport. and caused
another postpone
nent. The track
was remarkably
good considering
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-26

The Senate has confirmed the nominal
ton OF A. McP. Handy, Jr., 10 be collec-
FOR Of customs at Georgetown. ). G.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09
Youthful


Wednesday of this week, Constable
SPOTS made the discovery that the resi-
due of the James Harris stock Of hard
ware, which is stored under the Famous
clothing store, had been tempered with,
and that a quantity of the goods was
missing. Investigation disclosed the
fact that ten or fifteen youths Of the city
were involved in the robbery. By fol-
lowing the matter up closely the Consta-
BILE succeeded in recovering about $25
worth of the plumber. Yesterday after
noon the lads were brought up before
Squire Berry, and after pleading guilty.
four Of the oldest of the boys were fined
$ro each, and in default were put in the
city Jail, from which. however, they
were released as soon as it was consider
ed that that they had been taught a
salutary lesson. 1t appears that it was
part of the boys scheme to dig a cave
in the bank north of Joe Spots home in
east McCook, in which to store their
plumber. 1t is to be hoped that the boys
have learned a valuable lesson.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09
Look Us Over.

I have for sale, in addition to all lots
in McCook owned by the Lincoln Land
Company. a number of choice residences
and business lots, among others:
No. 6I-5 roomed residence on Man
chester Avenue.
No. 62-8 roomed residence ON Main
Avenue.
No. 63-Two choice east front lots on
Melvin street, opposite high school.
No. 64-Small residence on Mcdowell
street, only $4,000. a bargain.
No. 65-8 roomed residence on Monroe
street, first class property; close in.
No. 66-The DR.. Davis residence, cor
ner Marshall and Dolan streets.
No. 67-8 roomed residence corner
Douglass and Monmouth streets.
All bargains. Prices and terms made
known on application.
J. f. KELLEY,
Office First National Bank Building,
ground floor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09
Something Unusual.

Last Saturday morning the people of
McCook witnessed quite an unusual
sight: the river quite empty for about
three miles and the greater portion of
the water of the Republican river rum
ming over the bottom between the bluffs
on the north and the old channel. This
freak of the river was caused by an ice
gorge forming just above the west bridge
and extending as far up stream as Car
sons island-between two and three
miles. The water, or a considerable
portion of the river, continued to run in
the new found channel until some time
Saturday night, when the ice gorge went
out, fortunately without damaging any
of the river bridges. The large quantity
of hay on the bottom was more or less
damaged by the food, and the water
works pumping plant vas forced to shut
down for a number of hours by the
presence of water in the pump pit. The
water also gained entrance into one of
the wells, but no considerable damage
was caused the works.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09

On Thursday night burglars entered
the post Office by breaking the glass and
frame of the lower sash of the window in
the rear of the building. They broke the
locks or fastenings to every drawer in
the room, and carried off some of the
drawers, about $Io4 in stamps, SIS in
money, the blank postal notes and mon
ey orders and a bank certificate of de-
post for $40. They also took IS in
money from Mr.. clark's private drawer,
six drill bits and several chisels. Mr..
Webster sleeps in the drug store and
heard the noise of breaking glass, but
there are pieces of glass near the build
ing and he supposed Cammack's large
dog was walking " it. In the morning
Messrs. Parrish, Duncan and Trissel
found Mr.. Duncan's horse blanket, one
of the post Office drawers and the blank
postal notes and orders in a box car near
Parrish's Extraordinarily nter-Ocean.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09
Surprised Her.

Last Monday evening, a large company
of Mrs. G. r. Oysters neighbors and
friends treated her to a complete and de-
lightful surprise, at her home on corner
of Main and Denver. Card playing and
pinning tails IN a donkey were among
the amusements provided. In the latter
sport Mrs. 2. L. Kay was the most pro-
1icient and a handsome souvenir spoon
was her reward. Mrs. w. c. LaTourette
was least fortunate, and a comical toy
white rabbit fell as her portion.
The refreshments were elaborate in
detail and were nicely served, embracing
a most toothsome menu.
Among the numerous membership of
the surprising party were:
Mesdames z. L. Kay, c. NJ. Noble, E.
c. Ballew, Cynthia Patton, w. c. La
Tourette, J. E. Kelley, A.. J. Thomas, T.
B. Campbell, c. G. Holmes, Holmes,
]. E. Sircolumb, c. E. Pope, W. S. Nor
Ian, J. F. Heber, A. P. Welles, F. S. Will
cox, c. F. Babcock, n. II. Troth, A. N.
Lewis. ]. F. Forbes, A. J. Chambers, c.
A. Dixon, George Leming,C c. H. Meeker,
J. H. Moore, J. F. Kenyon, F. M. Kim
nell, James Merrill, and Miss Margaret
Evans.
The event was successfully engineered
by Mesdames NV. Holiday, L. B. Stiles
and R. B. Simmonds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-09

J. w. HUPP drover over to Lebanon,
today, on business of his bank there.
MISSES Cora IRWIN and Hattie Crab
tree of ~Indianola. were the guests of
Mrs. Reno Walsh, Sunday.
PRESIDENT HoCKNELL of the First
National expects TO shortly leave for
California for his health.
MRS. ALBERT McMILLEN has been
entertaining her father and two brothers
from neal Trenton, part of this week.
MISS SARA LowNAN is in New York
City purchasing spring and summer
goods. The stock will be tine and com
plete-
R. A. EWING of Imperial and J. ID.
Shahan of Champ'-- were Commercial
guests, Wednesday, on heir way home
from Lincoln on business connected with
the Chase county treasurer case.