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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
InInn Brotherhood Meeting.

A union meeting of the Brotherhood OF
St. Andrew was held last evening at the
new edifce Of Epiphany chapel. at Bar
ton Heights. Owing 10 the stormy weather
the attendance was not as large as ex-
pected, but the meeting was highly in
teresting one. Rev. y. NJ. Randolph, I'M
der whose charge the new chapel comes,
conducted the Introductory evening ser
vices, and Mr.. $. S. Nash, a business
man and active member of the Brother
hood i'm North Carolina, made a very in
teresting address He had only arrived
In the city a few hours before the ser
vices, and will leave again for his home
this morning.
Mr. Nash spoke Of some Of the objects
for which the Brotherhood has been or
ganized. The brotherhood has come into
life, he said as a direct response 10 the
prayer contained In the Litany. THAT 1t
may please thee to send laborers unto
thy harvest" Every effort 10 lead the
Brotherhood into other channels had been
frustrated. and it was still growing. COM
prising at this time about 1.l60 chapters
and 1900 members.
Among the suggestions as to the practl-
cal work Of the Brotherhood the speaker
mentioned the necessity OF having Bible
classes for all men for the purpose OF
searching the Scriptures. He advised all
members who could possibly do so to at
tend the coming annual convention. which
will be held at Washington on October
1lth.
At the close OF the address a number
Of questions were put by members as to
the practical work OF the organization.
and replies were made by Mr.. Nash and
others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19

The remains Of Esther Virginia Blay-
ton. the murdered wife Of John Henry
Blayton. will to-day be buried In the
churchyard at Good Hope church In
New Kent county, near the home Of her
childhood.
Mr.. ". W. Crump, whose wife Is
sister of the murdered woman, arrived
here yesterday and took charge Of the
funeral ARRANGEMENTS.
Mrs. Blayton formerly lived with MI
Crump on his farm near New Kent
Courthouse, and since her marriage ana
removal 10 Richmond Miss Lulu Crump
has lived here with her
There is strong belief In old man Blay-
toms dementia, and that his insane Jeal-
ousy and corrupt imagination alone
caused the death Of his wife and the
attack upon her character
1t is said that George Bell. who inquired
IN the story of the wife's inhdelity Is
also married. and has had matrlHonial
infelicity His wife lives in Washington
city, and was separated from him two
years ago.
The almshouse surgeon thinks Blayton
will be able to attend the Police Court
this morning. when the preliminary eX-
animation of his case will be made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
FROM THE IRNOHY.
All Arrangements for the Coming Bszaar
Almost Complete

The Executive Committee Of The First
regiment received the following from Mr
John Conoyer. No. %. CourtIanI street
\. y:
~ have this day sent one hundred ~.
lars by Adams express 10 Mr. Julian
Tenant. to be used by her az chairman
Of non-commissloned officers ana hoe..'al
booth. Please acknowledge receipt of
same"
Mr.. Conoyer served during the afa
war I'm the same company with C1ut.r
remnant. tho Thomas Artillery ~ fl.
city. He started out from here v.l'a Obs
battery at the beginning ~ 'ho var
and his many friends IN Richmond uI
appreciate his noble generosity.
The officers Of the regiment hN aa.
other meeting I'm the headquarters rotm
of the armory last evening, WHOM 'h-r
discussed some routine business. a epe-
cia committee was appointed o. tak,
charge Of the doork ecpers. Il consists NJ
Captain Mosby, and Lieutenanu Go1.e.
Garrison. Jefcr Painter and Io.e'eod
The electric lights we're pat in tho Dig
drill hall yesterday and electric farf
VIII be placed I'm position before The h1a.a.
opens. making tho place as pleasant .e
the decorations speak in he highest term
Of the taste displayed.
Several lady chamen and assistants
were busily engaged in arranging their
tables yesterday. Everything points o.
successful opening on Monday evening
The members Of the regiment are kecpin-
the quartcrmaster sergeant quite busy en-
terlng and listing donations.
orders have been issued 10 tho tanitors
to admit only persons having badges %
the armory during the preparation of the
tables. Parties who may send I'm dona-
lions are requested 10 apply TO the quar-
termaster. whose Office is just NJ the ea-
trance so that he can see that they Pc
ceive proper attention.
The Telephone Exchange has Just put a
telephone I'm the armory. 'he number ~
which is lloS Parties desiring 20 com
municate with the officers in charge can
use this telephone
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
THE BALTIMORE TEOIS.
On Account or l,nln Wednerday's Pre-
grGinms 60 Id on he Finished up.

On Account or lnln Wednerday's Pre-
grGInm- 60 Id on y he Finished up.
BALTIMORE, MD, May 1S.-The races
at the Gcntiemcns Driving Park were
again interrupted by rain to-day. We'd
nesday's programme was finished up, how
ever, before the Storm turned the track
into a quagmire and caused a postpone
ment Of the contest until tomorrow. 1t
will not be possible to finish up the
card tomorrow. but should the weather
and track be good three races Will Likely
be decided, the other three being declared
OF.
The sport opened to-day with the I'M
finished 2.2i trot. in which two heats had
been decided Wednesday Scranton Bell,
with one heat TO her credit was made
favorite. and she finished up the event in
two straight heats Waiter Drake. the
original favorite. won second money
The second race. also postponed We'd
nesday after two heats had been paced.
WAS won by Simmons, a green side-wheei-
er. who won the fourth, NTH and sixth
heats and established a record OF 2:Z5 IA.
Pattie D.. the original favorite. was dis
tanced IN the first heat to-day. AmDoy
had no trouble in placing the 2:l9 trot to
his credit in straight heats. The favo-
rite, Albert T., proved himself rank
counterfeit. one heat Of the 2;Zi trot was
won by Puck in 2:26. James NJ. second.
Golden third. Cumberland fourth and
Prince Wood fifth. before the postpone
ment was announced. Summaries:
Two twenty-four class. postponed after
two heats had been trottsd) purse $50
Scranton Bell b. m. by Bismuth payne,
8. /, !. /; Walter Drake. b. F.. by Joe
Gavin (Chambers). !. .. .. 2; Alta Patchen.
CHI. =, Nower). .. 8. 8. 4; Nuuci0. b.
9. Scarce. (. I. (. 3; Blue Light. & 2.
(Nicholsonl. ), 3. :, 5. Time. 2:27, 2:2i IL,
2:3l Il. 2:2].
Two twenty-sevea. pacing. postponed
after two heats had be n paced; purse.
S1oo.-Simmons, b. e, by BelladOana
CBanes). >. g. 4. l. !. ]; Lutte Strathmore.
:. =. m. b. Strathmore GIaws). ;. .. /. 2.
2. 2; Maud l., z. m, by Lapidus, chief
Ketchum). |, .. >. 3. 8, 3; Frank +. b.
e.. Cummings, 3. 4. 8. 4. 4. no: Simon
Bolivar, on. g.. (Simmons). 1. 6. ). ;.
dis; Pattie -. ch. m. Onutp. G. !,
dis. Time. 2;2) -. 2:2) H. 2:29 81. 2:2j ii.
2:23 IL. 2:2G 81.
Two nineteen class. purse. SC0.-Amboy.
ch. e., by Heptagon (CornwelD. l. I, 1;
Daily c, b. m. Hetchun). 2. g. 2; ST.
Elmo, b. g.. (Brawley). 4. 2. 3; Albert T.
sr. g., oGreenway), 5. 4. 4; Diamond Joe,
b. e. tScarce). 3. dis; c. Il. Isemenger
IPawllng),. C. dis. Time. 2:22 81 20.
2;13-L
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ever he might have been 70 his country
IN the past he would be 10 the emo.
..rhe Confederate he presented as
"martyr TO the truth. az ne understood
a." His address was made w of The
incidents rather than the history OF
Tho events OF the war.
cheers rang out time and again when
he referred In enthusiastic terms TO Lee
ans Jackson, and his description OF
Grants modesty and magnanimity at APP
nomattox was answered with hearty APP
plause.
nrtyate Confederate soldier. and was eio-
oucnt in his description Of their cheer
fulness and grim humor under all CIR
cums;ances.
lie related many pathetic and humor-
Gus incidents. and his address is true
picture OF the days that tried mems SOUS
and worthy OF a Confederate VINO re-
jolces In a united country.
At the close OF General Gordon au
dress ne was surrounded By many prom
rent Confederates. who greeted MN 81 ..
daily. He was entertained Afterwards
at the Westworeland Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
BETOyD THE Age LIMIT.
DI.nppolntrnrn, of IA Candidate for the Ca
de!ship.

AsHEVILLE. y. c.. May B.-Speeial-
T. L. Brown. the successful candidate for
the cadetship At the Naval Academy in
the examination lately held in this city,
went on to Washington a few days ago
and. greatly 10 his surprise ana disaD-
pointment. found tina. the vacancy from
this district does not occur until June
Goth. when Mr.. Brown VIII be exactly
twenty-seven days beyond the age limit
twenty years. q. ~ Ferguson, OF Waynes-
Vile. who tied Mr.. Brown In the eXami-
nation, will probably be selected for the
place.
II is probable that quite large crowd
will go from here 10 Raleigh to attend
the laying Of the cornerstone Of the
Confederate monument. on the I'D.
1t is reported that the three "C' road
Is now more than paying expenses. and
that e will be extended from Marion
into Tennessee before very long.
United States District-Attorncy Glenn.
after adjournment Of Federal Court yes
terday. went down 10 Hot Springs for a
brief period OF rest and recuDera'ion be-
fore his return 10 Winston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19

In uniform; Mayor Elect Taylor Generai
Charles j. Anderson. William Ryan, MIR.
James Lyons, State Senator LoVsnstein
and others.
The procenium boxes were occupied by
members OF the Westmoreland end Com
monwealth clubs. and the audience was
composed of many OF the leading men OF
the city. and included number OF
ladies'.
The stage was decorated with a stack
OF muskets on one side and stand OF
national colors on the other.
To the latter General Gordon frequently
nointed and patriotically referred.
rev. DR.. Moses u. Hoge. whose history
Is as inseparably bound up with the Con-
federacy as thet Of any officer In com
r,and. introduced General Gordon. ana
said:
n the story OF the civil war is one of
the most interesting In military annals,
the story OF 1.-THE Last Days OF the con-
federacy" Is the most pathetic
When that story is truly told, even BY
. foreigner. as by Mr.. Percy Greg. In
hIy history OF the war, II stirs our nooiest
emotions but how much more nff9ct.nr
IA II when Ii comes from the lips and
heart OF one who was himself partici-
pant In it's alternate trumphs and re-
Vefycg. whose pdtrlOlC NdlpF gave JUS
ire 10 it's conflicts on innumerabie bat
tle-neids. and who still carries the visi-
HE credentials of his splendid courage In
the honorable scars which distinguish his
manly face and for.n. Still more does II
intensity the interest OF the sorry when
Il Is rehearsed, as II viii be tonight 10
40 many OF you who shared with him in
the noble strife. and who were actors in
the scenes which he will 50 graphically
portray.
In the distribution of gifts II some
times pleases Providence 10 bestow on
one man the power to perform heroic
deeds: on another man the ability 10
speak impressively Of the heroic deeds
OF Others. have the honor 70 introduce
20 you one who combines both OF these
gifts and whose happy lot il IL to unite
hcroism In action with eloquence in
epeech--General John b. Gordon. soldier
OF the Confederate States. Senator Of the
United States.
II was following these inspiring words
that General Gordon was accorded the
enthusiastic ovation referred to ab0ye.
His reply was graceful and closed with
the sentiment that no heart could re-
main unpr0founily stirred by so gracious
a greeting from so great a people.
! General Gordon spoke for two hours
and held his audience Ia a state OF in
tense interest. His address was patriotic
end inspiring, and might be made In
Boston with the same propriety.
lie promised In the opening that what
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Broad-Street
VI. T. Church gave a very charming lawn
party al Forest Hill Park Thursday night
last. which proved to be a pleasant and
profitable affair There was quite large
crowd In attendance. the cars being in
adequate 10 accommodate them. Many
were attracted. no doubt, from the fact
that the Blues band was advertised 20
play during the evening. II the Electric
car Company would engage band dur
ing the summer months to give series
of concerts, Forest Hill Park would prove
one Of the most popular resorts for
families 10 spend their evenings. thereby
refreshing themselves, and at the same
time enjoying musical treat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
MIR. ELLIOI1'S CONDITION.
Tho Passenger Hurt on the f"dSin '"''ey'
Fayetteville Blues.

FAYETTEVILLE. y. c., May ls'-spe-
ciaI.-Mr. ". p. Elliott. Of Wllm'i's.o",
the passenger who fell from cape rear
and Yadkin Valley train in this city yes
tsrday. IS still in a sepi-conscious conGi-
ton. While his injuries are not necessary
fatal. there is very little chance FOR ms
recover. Mr.. Elliott had taken SoVo
accident policy the day before the acci-
dent. 49,
There was a special meeting OF INC
FAYETTEVILLE Independent Light infantry
Company at the armory tonight. Inc i"-
vitation from the Richmond Blues to the
f. |. l.. /. to be present at the uhVeHins
of the Davis monument was considered
II q reasonable rate can be- secured there
is little doubt that the boys in gray VIII
be there.
In the twenty-mne relay bicycle race
AT Wilmington to-day, Capt. Cooper
team won by twenty-five seconds. The
race was from the orion House to
WrightsyilIe and return, a distance OF
twenty miles. Time one hour and twenty
minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE
oT8 Ecs REFUSE 10 JOIN THEM IN
LEAVING yEWPOErSEWs JAIL.
Among tho Latter was Murderer Randall
who Firmly Declined to Leave h'e
Cs,,--ssruck by Lightning.

NEWPORT NEWS. May ls.-speciai'--
Two prisoners broke jail here last nigh'
and escaped. and but for the faithfui"'s'
Of Howard Fairbanks. fellow prisoner
nine prisoners. including niuro'ie''
would now be at large.
During the day the prisoners are allow
ed the freedom OF a large ROOM '"''
night when Tailor Mitchell went "
lock them in their cells. heidi not notce
that LeSsle Kendrlck and George CiarH'
two negroes. had concealed themselves
in a recess. and they were therefore nor
locked up This morning they were som ,'nDs
Eendrick was awaiting ulai lOs s.e"''',
a barrel OF whisky from .ir,ien' "a,
on tho G. q .. siding. ClarK had Just
s,.s,,ea a thirty days sentence for lar
ceny. .,.o
This morning Fairbanks. who Is whlte'
.,d ts awaiting trial for larceny, wrote
Sheriff Milstoad letter giving graphic
account OF how the escape occurred
p,,rinc ahe night, he said, kendrick
oa,oc 10 his ell and asked him If he
wanted 10 get out. Fairbanks asked now
that could be. seeing that ne was locked
In a cell. Kondrick replied that another
prisoner had Key which would open
the cell.
Fairbanks refused. saying that ne was
conscious of his innocence. and was con-
ndent OF acquittai. that he had wie
and child to support. and could not
afford to take any chances lie also
warned the two men that II the cells
were opened and they attempted 10 erect
a general escape. he would give the
alarm. ~.
The men then went to the cell OF
,he negro murderer Henry Randall, ana
importuned him to join them. Rancah
killed coioTed woman some mohths
ago, while drunk. was convicted ana
sentenced to be hanged. just before 'he
day set for his execution the proceedings
were stayed by the circuit judge, who
ordered a motion for new trlaL Inc
matter is still undisposed of
When approached by the two men Kan
dali firmly refused TO join them, saying
that he would abide his fate, and com
NIT no more violations OF the law. His
conduct Is the more compendabie, since
the only question Is as TO the degree
Of his guilt. and it Is practically certain
that even If he escapes the galloWs,
long term of Imprisonment awaits him.
Failing In their efforts to get Fairbanks
and Randall to join them. KenGrick and
Clark waited until the other prisoners
had fallen asleep and then dug through
the wall and gained their freedom. The
key referred TO by Fairbanks was found
this morning in the possession Of Doug
las jefferson. another colored prisoner.
Circuit Judge Il. r. Gunter was to have
heard argument here to-day on the con-
stitutionality Of the special liquor tax
law recently passed by the Legislature.
but he received word that his house in
Accomac county had been struck by
lightning and destroyed. He started at
once for home. having postponed the
hearing until the 10Th instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
Science and Communion.

The new method of administering the
Lords Supper. with individual wine cups.
as introduced at Rochester is described
In detail by the Post-EXpress Of that
town; and as the adoption OF the innova-
ton may become extensive among pro-
testat churches. the description is Of
much interest.
The chalices provided are as many as
the commandments OF the church, ard.
therefore. as the pastor explained on the
occasion OF their Introduction two Sun
days ago, one Of the incidental advan-
tages OF their use IS that IF any mem
ber's chalice is left untouched. the rea-
son for that members absence" can be
discovered. They were constructed In
accordance with scientific sanitary prin-
cipcs. unAer the suI4 rvision of DR..
Charles Forbes. OF Rochester. and are
''of silver. with gold lining. bell shaped,
with fiat bottom. each holding teaspoon
fui." They are handed about In holders
Of OAK. silyer-tipped. with a convenient
handle each holder containing forty or
fifty OF them.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
DIR. RICE BEATS BANQUET.
The Handicap Winner Wins Race In Fast
Time.

NEW YORK. May lS.-The attendance
at the Gravesend track was again large
to-day although there was a slight falling
off from yesterday. The chief interest OF
the day was in the promised contest be-
tween Clifford and DR.. Rice al l22 pounds
each, in the Parkway Handicap. at one
mite and a sixteenth. but to the disap-
pointment Of all Clifford was scratched.
leaving Banquet as the chief contender.
The Dwyer gelding was well supported
and fiattercd his hackers for while. only
10 give up in the end. Up 10 the three
quarter pole the four contenders ran
nose and tail at a cracking pace. Bl.zen
leading the way, with DIR. Rice second.
Banquet third. and Herald last. The mile
was run In la 3-4. and then Bitten shut
up suddenly and dropped TO last place.
Banquet tried hard 10 overtake DR.. Rice
but could not, and the latter won a we'll
run race In fast time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
carr. kITCHEN'S YIEVS.
The TX Congressman Attacks His Former
Democratic Friends More Iron Ore.

RALEIGH. y. c., Ny 1S.--Special.-The
card of Capt ". H. Kitchin appeared
I'm the last issue OF the Caucasian. the
organ Of the popuiist party in North
Carolina. Il was Just what those who
knew Capt. Kitchm and his extreme
views expected. He denounced the Demo
cratic party in the same severe iansuaSe
that he formerly used in reference TO the
Popullsts. lie says that the Democratic
marty is Il success only when out of
mover. In tAis card Captain kitchin
does not say what his future policy will
h., bar the editor Of the Caucasian an
nounces that he is in receipt Of another
card from Capt Kitchin which will dis
mel all doubt on this subject. This sec
ond card will appear next week. Capt.
Kitchin has many friends In this city,
and there is general regret at his action
In this matter, though there is very
little surprise.
Another large bed Of iron ore has been
unexpectedly struck at Bessemer City,
IN CASTOR county. The now find is vein
Of the finest magnetic ore. fully thirty
feet thick, and has been developed suili-
GENTLY to prove that It win make fine
Weld Of pure iron. The directors Of the
company held meeting yesterday for
the purpose Of authorizing an enlargement
Of the present plant in order to work
this new bed Of ore. Col. Price of Mich
isan. and several other northern directors
attended the meeting. They expect 90
also soon have d cotton factory in
operation at Bessemer city.
II has been suggested that organizations
he formed throughout the State by the
sons Of Confederate soldiers 70 b. known
as Sons Of the Confederacy.' The idea
IS TO have a small annual fee. and let
this go to the support OF the State SOL
diers Home.
\ underground howitzer, belonging TO
the naval reserves at New Berne was re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19

Lee Camp held its regular meeting last
night.
The invitation from Pickett Camp to
attend the dedication Of their Pickett S
Cottage at the Soldiers Home, on next
Friday night. WAS accepted.
The organization Of the Sons Of Nete-
rams was reported, and the election OF the
following officers Of that organization was
rotiGed bv Lee Camp: Thomas Z. Pol
lard. commander; J. T.. b. Stuart, Jr.,
FIRST lieutenant: William r. Wichham,
second lieutenant. and ". Il. Walden.
third lieutenant. The Sons will hold a
meeting In Lee Camp Hail on next We'd
nesday night Without transactins any
other business the camp adjourned for
the purpose Of attending the lecture Of
General John Il. Gordon.
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GENERAL JOHN u. GORDON.
He Do ivered His EXCELLENT Lecture in
Richmond Last Night.

General John r. Gordon lectured last
and II was great compliment TO the
southern soldier and statesman that such
a representative audience assembled 10
hear him when the heavens were open
and a down-pour in progress.
Those present gave him an ovation.
Ills appearance was greeted with APP
plause. loud, long. and several times
repeated.
on the stage were Governor O'Fer-
rail- Judge George l.. Christian. Colonel
a. w. Archer. of Lee Camp, and Com
mander Northen, of Pickett Camp, both
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19

Thursday afternoon the horse attached
10 the delivery wagon Of the Economy
shoe store becams frightened on the cor-
ner Of Seventeenth and Grace streets
and ran of. Mr.. b. +, Hofheimer. one
Of the firm. who was in the wagon with
the driver was thrown out and one n
his legs was hurt. The wagon was
smashed up and the horse considerably
skinned up. The driver escaped without
injury.
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ce,ved here Yesterday and placed IN posi-
tion in the Capitol Square me piece
viii be fred every half hour during lhe
dav Of the 22d. from sunrise to sunset,
and will be manned by a detacnnneh1
from the reserve corps OF the cover
uor's Guard.