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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17

frigbtened others out OF the first, ana tne
arm. which had ,hirty-fve entries, was
split. Two favcrites. second cno'o-'
and two outsiders won. The attendan,e
was quite small, and the bettihE nsn'.
Uncle Luke and Domingo were even loa
the Nicholson House stakes, win = suas
anttcd value OF 5000. at six turionss
The stable had TO depend on Uncis bune'
as Domingo was never In the nune' Tia
no made the pace 10 the sstretch, WIZ
Uncle Luke challenged him, ana mar
raising resulted. Uncle Luke winning uS
a head. Lottie Nils was third. Sumiiia-
ries: 80.
First race-six furlongs-Leoneh Wv
Leigh, 3 10 ID first. CattarauguS sec0h''
Miss Lily third. Timeo, l:l6 ST.
Second race-four furiongs-foiioch
COS, Perkins. TO - first. Rag second,
Claude Martin third. Time, 81 IL.
Third race-Nicholson House stakes,
81 900. for three-year-olds and upwards.
six furlongs-Uncle Luke or, Thorpe,
even, coupled with Domingo) first. Elano
second, Lottie Mills third. Time. LII IL
Fourth race-selling. one mile-Minnie
Gee G06. Thorpe, TO 81 first, Jaja sec
ond. Text third. Time. l:46
Fifth race-six furlongs-Somnambulst
107, Vancamp. 10 to u first. George L..
second, Belle Starr third. Time, LEO.
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THE ROANOKE PRESBR TERRY.
Meeting at Carmel Church In Haiifax-im
portrait Propositions

MT CARMEL. CHURCH. HALIFAX
COUNTY, VA, April ie.-speciaL-rne
regular spring meeting of Roanoke Pres
bvtery was held at Mt Carmel church.
near Turbiville. Halifax county, from
april 10th 10 18th.
The territory covered by the Presby-
tory embraces the southern counties OF
The state of Virginia along the borders
If North Care lima, from Patrick on the
west to Lunenburg on the east. IL con-
sists of forty-seven churches and eiSh-
teen ministers. Only twelve ministers
were present. and about the same num-
Der of churches were represented by their
elders.
The routine business attended TO was
the usual hearing of reports from the
churches on their growth, condition, ana
contributions to the work of the cnurch.
The General Assembly sent down two
overtures to the presbyteries for adop-
ton. one was the ordination OF evange-
lists In missionary (heathen) lends. the
General Assembly sent down proposition
allowing this work TO be done by SIN
gle evangelists under certain circum-
stances This was agreed to by d majori-
ty Of one vote.
Another proposition OF the General AS
Sc mDly was 10 uiitI tut tVioAiN"Nt'+ioa
law to allow candidates for the ministry
to be licensed after two years study
at the seminary This was rejected by
a majority Of one vote also.
An overture was sent TO the General
Assembly asking for a change in the
system OF collections for church work,
and methods of doing the home mission
work of tho presby ternes. This was
adopted by a fair majority.
The discussion Of these vital questions
was earn st and protracted. but cour-
tcoUs.
The attendance upon the meetings by
the people Of the community was full, and
the meetings were interesting.
The hospitality of the people was UNI
bounded. The beautiful new church was
much admired. and the comfort of the
presbytery was carefully looked after by
the members of the church. Two SER
mons were preached each day, and the
services concluded Sunday with the in
atallation of the pastor-elect, Rev. f. ;
Wilson. by a committee OF the Presby
terry.
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sreeat,on was very handsome one
Amounting 70 si.s4s Just before ,ne .'.e
sIon Of the vestry tie rector annou,'..'
tbaf the service would be one OF 'ha,n s,
giv,na TO Almighty God for tne sie ',s
Messing he had poured out upon n' 80
neoplo. IN putting It into their hearss "
1--WE so literally Of their suos'anee ~
Tho cause OF the Master kingdon.
vas a beautiful service. Appropr'a'e
r,,n,s we're sung The rector made an
,nonromptu address full OF tenderness
and feeling. that touched every near.
crescent. ana closed with prayer 'h"'
brought tears 20 many eyes.
Yesterday. at meeting OF the poaru
Of directors OF the Deaf. DUMB anu
R,ind Institution. Mrs. w. L.. Bum
gardner was elected teacher OF vocal
music. in place OF Mrs. crompton. re-
signed. on account OF Ill health. Tne Sc
lection is an admirable one, and returns
10 stanton popular and accomplished
lady. -
The Board Of Supervisors OF Augusta
county have determined to work the
county prisoners on the county roads.
Judge Lyman Charley, Of the County
Court, Is preparing the regulations under
which The roads will be worked.
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The regular meeting of the Geographical
and Historical Society of Richmond Col
lege was held yesterday evening in the
modern language lecture-ro0m. Pro-
lessor Boatwrght presided. and quite a
number of students attended. The paper
of the evening was read by w. n Roper,
OF PETERSBURG, on Benedict Arnold. Mr..
ROpers discussion was very full and
much enjoyed by all. Mr.. Roper dwelt
specially on Arnold's raid. AFTER Sir.
Kopers paper, however. Professor Boat
wright said he wanted 10 differ some
what from most people in his estimation
OF Arnold He could not think OF the
man without a feeling OF sympathy.
Arnold was a brave soldier and an able
genelal. and was highly appreciated by
General Washington. but he vas wound
ed, indeed deeply insulted, by seeing MS
interiors as TO ability promoted ABOVE
himself, and MS ambition and wounded
pride urged hmm too strongly TO seek
revenge and thus he forsook the course
he had really loved and fought so bravely
TO defend His being placed in command
of Philadelphia, the wealthiest city IN
America, and his social relations ana lie
also concurred with other things 10 lead
him away from his true post OF lo!sity
The committee on the excursion 10
Yorktown made an ENCOURAGING report
and the president Of the society an
nounced that the faculty had apPo.hteSs
Nav Sd as historical day. III Is eApectSs,us
that a large number OF the students VIII
90 on the excursion that day, =. IT..
NIessrs II NJ. Fugate and X. T.. LOVING
we've elected as representatives OF tne
society on the editorial stan OF the pro-
posed College Annual.
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A MODEL OF INDUSTRY.
But the sowsr'. Costume was Entirely In
Advance Of tho season

In the old-fashioned almanac the page
devoted TO April was adorned with INC
figure OF man in his shirt sleeves, wear
ing a straw hat and scattering SEED irom
n huge apron. He set an example OF M
dustry. but not OF dress. to us VINO kno"
that April never passes without many d"
overcast, bleak. bitter day.
In such weather we are liable TO pro-
sale. bothersome colds that stop up our
noses make our eyes water. and stlnen
the muscles OF our backs and limbs. so
that we wonder II we are growing old.
Not bit OF IT, The blood is sluggish.
and does not carry away broken-down
tissue--the ashes OF the body. Dunys
pure Malt whisky changes all this. II Is
an honest medicinal stimulant, helpfui 70
revive the tagging strength when sudden
changes Of temperature try the BODY
sorely. ,,.,.
II ausckens the circulation, and dlnuseS
q healthful and most welcome warmth
through tho body often we ma people
comnla.ning at this time OF year, tnat
after exposure IL takes them lons tme
70 get thoroughly warm. spring coid
has ertpped them with its gaunt, icy mn
gers. LEI them assist the processes o,
life with Dufy's Pure Malt WHISKY ana
the clutch OF the intruder Is shaken on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17

The Chimes of Normandy Rendered with
Grrnt Success

lhe tHimes nj csrmsnny ''''-'
Grrnt Success
Beauty, fashion. flowers and song were
magnifcently blended at the Academy Oh
Music last evening on the occasion of the
first presentation of the Chimes OF Nor
mandy"
The audience Was both large and bril-
liant, and the entertainment IN every way
a success. Many Oh the ladies and gen.
tlemen were I'm evening dress, ana a
large contingent OF visitors were present
from Petersburg. Norfolk ana otner
places. The costumes were extremely
bright and pretty. and the ensemble OF
the caste in the tableaux scenes present
ed effects of light and color very striking
and beautiful.
Hard as IL is to discriminate In an
opera where youth, beauty and sympathy
fill the critics eye, one must, perforce.
accord TO Miss irene Langhorne more
than need of praise due an amateur IN
the ordinary. for in the music, ana inc
acting OF the character OF Germaine, she
sustained the part with remarkable grace
and ease. and showed complete famiiiari-
ty with and mastery OF the music.
Miss Taylor. of Norfolk, VINO lmperson-
ated Sarpolette, the mischiefmaker OF the
village, has delightful voice. and charm
VI lilH dAAitItt Win h't H"'.~~N
tiCn of the solo parts which she essayed.
Mr.. Burthe of the University OF Nir-
ginia. took the leading part as the Mar
quis de Cornville and showed himself 10
be at case in the character.
Mr.. George Ainslie did some clever act
ing as the notary. and coionel {. Is.
Cowardin as the Baltic was strictly ori-
Ginal and immense. His topical song and
dancing both made hits.
Mr.. Ebert as the Fisherman, sustained
his character well. and sung the tenor
Tarts most 3cceptably.
Colonel James X. Branch took the part
of Gaspard, the Miser, and carried through
in both cong and impersonltion in the
nest admirable manner. Indeed his act
ing was pronounced to be as fine as had
ever been seen In that character in Rich
mOnd.
Miss Langhorne was generously sup
piled with favors in the way of flowers,
receiving ten or a dozen msgniiicC mt
punches of roses and baskets of flowers.
Miss Taylor also came In fer a large
share OF flowers.
The programme gotten up by I commit
tee of ladies was very neat feature OF
the entertainment. and helped to mate
rally swell the very handsome door re-
ceipts. all Of which go to the benefit oil
the associated hospitals
The perform ance will be repeated this
evening. and another large audience is al
ready assured. most Of the seats having
been taken
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soUrHwnsrERN HOSPITAL.
REORGANIZATION of the Boerd Ct Directors
a., New Ofheers Elected.

MARION, VA, April l6--Special'--lhe
hoard of directors of the southwestern
Hospital met here yesterday. with the
following members presents Or. Il. r.
Young, G. c. Talaferro, II. A Rutn' H.
&. Cummings. Judge d. w. Boiling, Dr.
r w. Simmons, II. r. c. Richmond H.
G. Southall and Il. M. Pcndleton. Inc
board was reorganized by the election OF
ID. c. Cummings. president. and Dr. H.
= Young. c. c. Taliaferro and ID. e.
Cummings as executive committee. d.
II. j. Preston was elected superintendent;
DR. Y. D. Herman, assistant physician
C. w. White steward; II. X. Staley'
clerk, and Miss +. r.. Scott, matro-
The addition of another wing to the
hospital was decided upon at an early
date. which viii increase III capacity 100
patients. The hospital is now taking care
of 300 patients. The salary of the steward
was reduced, and that Of the clerk In
creased, all other salaries remaining as
before
Hon. John Sheffry returned from
Grayson county on Saturday. having
completed his April term of the Circuit
Court for that county.
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The I'm 10 Houston.

The committee appointed by Lee lamp
IN make arrangements for the trip 10
uorsson Tex held well-attcnded meet
inS Yesterday morning at . o'clock az the
office OF Colonel II. NJ Boyki,n,, REPORTS ports
were received from various raIinyaa eo a.
rr. a to meet again at :he office OF Geni
eral Thomas 4. Brander, In the e.cI hcs'
- Tann will no doubt make the trip,
and will probably be escorted by tne
Richmond Light Infantry Blues and the
Richmond How.tzers. -. 49,
The occasion Is the assembling OF the
United Confederate Veterans IN ar ana ,r'n
convention. ard the success Oh tnr Up
of Lee camp and their escort is mfiser
Of public Interest. as the camp expects
TO Sc able 70 bring the next Session ,s a. 70 Q
uiii he represented. and the advantages
cf l2ichn end will be more widely adver-
t!sed than could otherwise. be accor.-
plisfed by the expenditure o. large suns
Of money and years OF personal effort on
the part Of our merchants.
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lie 10 Attacked AT Farnviiie by Mr.. Ben
Cox-Hi. Wound Not Dangerous.

FARMvILLE, VA. April l6.-Special.-
This quiet and unruffied little city was
thrown into state OF excitement yes
terday morning when il became known
that AIR. Ben Cox. clerk In the employ
OF the state Female Normal Scnooi, nad
shot on public thorousniare MI
IL. l.. Jayne carpenter. MI. 10y ne ne
was accredited with saying what ne
most emphdtically denies re repSAlsn
what two colored boys told MN one one
evening last week while he was ensaSea
on building in course OF eieS''o" "0"'
W Inc e''"i reports in course Of time
reached The ears Of Mr. Eddie Rice, out
he took no. action until MONDAY nora,
himself with a revolver and started out
81 search of Payne. He lirst Went 10
the litha springs. Not fndins ms man
there. he returned 10 the city where ne
net up with his father, MI L. II. - rice
and Mr.. Zen Cox
IN SEARCH OF PAYNE.
The little PARTY started off together in
quest of the carpenter. They first went
TO his home, and not finiing him III. re-
turned in the direction OF Main street;
and when they reached the corner Oh
Second and Middle streets they. met the
object of their search. Mr.. Eddie Rce
asked Payne II he made certain accusa-
tions. and he gave a negative reply, "nen
Mr.. Cox called him payne a liar, and at
the same time struck at him PayAe
threw a number Of tools at young Rice all
OF which he lodged except the hammer;
which hit him In the breast and feiled
him. As young Rice was getting up
PAYNE picked up some tool and was just
about to hit him. when Mr.. Cox drew
his pistol and fired. The ball entered
the shoulder and lodged in the muscle OF
the left arm. After the shooting Payne
was eft TO his fate. The trio came over
on Main street and Mr.. Cox gave NM
selr up to an officer. Warrants were
issued for all OF them. and they were
summoned to appear before Justice OF INC
Petce Booker this morning.
Payne only lives two blocks fr1rl Wiiet re
the Shooting occurred, and managed TO
get home without assistance. doctors
wore hastily summoned, and rendered the
necessary attention.
P.YNF's CONDITION.
When a Times reporter called az
pavne's home this morning he was get
ting along as we'll as could be expected.
He said he had no idea OF creating
sensation when he repeated what he was
told bv the two colored youths. he also
I'D that IL the trio who assaulted MN
IN the corner had given him time 10
explain his position he would not nave
been shot, and everything would nave
passed Off. -
Nessrs. Ben Cox +. II. c. and r. a.
Rice were given a preliminary hearing
this morning, and were bailed 70 await
the action of the grand jury at the May
term of the court.
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The Negro Who Shot Robert Jones at Ne"
port N~ws Fludes Arrest.


pnrt N~ws Fludes Arrest.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April 16.-spe-
c,al-The congregation OF ST. Paurs
Episcopal church met. dast night ana
reelected all the old vestrymen ana
elected three others, making the number
twelve instead OF nine. as heretofore.
The police arc at loss TO find out the
Whereabouts of Richard Williams VINO
shot Robert Jones (colored yesterday
afternoon. They are working hard on the
case. and IL is probable that the muluerer
will soon be I'm the tolls.
ar. Il. Lee--the Model Man." was the
grhlect of "A very interesting lecture de-
uvcrcd here tonight by Rev. j. William
Jot ca. who at one time was chaplain IN
the Army of Northern Virginia The lee
ture was for the benefit OF the reheI
fund of Magrouder Camp. Sons of Con-
federate Veterans.
The Huntington Republican League
Club gave a very elaborate ball at the
Casino last night. Many visitors were
present. and the AFFAIR assumed the pro-
portions of big society event.
Captain Carl Flyers. OF this city. has
been appointed captain Of the tug boat
Albert r. Dewey. He left here last night
in charge Of the tug. bound for Punta
Gorda, Fla.
The Virginia Navigation Companys
steamer Pocahcntas is being oyerhauled
at the shipyard.
Rev. J. ". Lee. of North Carolina, viii
assist Rev r.. NJ. Chandler, the pastor,
In a series OF meetings 10 be held at the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Methodist church be-
ginning tomorrow evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
BUCkINGHAM KEPUBLICANS.
They Nominate Candidates for County
Ofhces-A Memo Sentenced.

BUCKINGHAM c. H., VA. April l6.-
Specialize Republican County Conven-
ton met here to-day and nominated the
following candidates for county offices:
For Treasurer. A. c. Garnitt: for sheriff,
j. w. Word; for commissioner Of the
revenue, w. \. johnson and T. l.. Bon
durant No one was nominated 10 oppose
Hon. Il. W Hubbard. the Democratic
nominee for Commonwealth attorney.
The Democratic party has already
placed in the field for treasurer. jefferson
Davis; for sheriff. William Williams; for
commissioners of the revenue. c. c. Cam
den and Cleveland Elcan The candidates
OF both parties are wel-known citizens.
and the fight promises TO be interesting.
Robert Cobb a colored youth OF eigh-
teen years. was sentenced In the County
Court here to-day to serve two years
in the penitentiary for assault upon ne
gro girl
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THE NORFOLK PRESBYTERY.
The Opening sermon by Rev. w. A. Stay
mater-Thosr fre'ent.

PORTSMOUTH. VA, April i6.-Special.
The Presbytery of Norfolk convened for
the regular spring session in the Court
street Presbyterian church at =. Nj.
The Presbytery was opened with ser
mon from Rev. w. A. Siaymaker at the
request of the retiring moderator Mr..
W. II. Burroughs.
There were present: Revs. w. A. Stay
maker, w. c. Lindsay. II. T. Darnall.
b. c. Clark, +. r. Wexford, William 5.
Lacy, ID. D.. f. b. Mcclure. j. l.. ALI
son. H. C. Moore and r. +. c. Lawson
Elders j. A. Wilett, from the First
church, Newport News; f. w. Foster
Norfolk, Secord; w. II. Burroughs, Nor
folk. First. W. A. Picker, Hampton; j.
r. Parks. Armstrong Memorial; c. A.
Field. Colley Memorial: Dr. Daugherty.
Portsmouth.
. Bev. H. c. Moore was elected modera-
tor. and w. A. Picker, temporary clerk.
The Presbytory adjourned to meet at 10
A. NJ. Tomorrow.
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INDICTED ron SHOOTING.
JOHN wsveriy's Gaze Befors the Goochland
Counfx (nnrf

SANDY HOOK, VA. April i6.-Special.
John Waverley (colored) was indicted
yesterday for shooting James Cabin
(colored).
Very little business was done In court.
Most OF the day was consumed by the
various candidates In trying 10 secure
votes. Speeches were made by Hon. r.
M. Parrish. In favor OF the old officers,
and by Hon. A. X. Leakc. In favor Of
the new candidates
For sheriff, r. A. Trice Is opposed by
William n. Crouch; for commissioner OF
the revenue, IL. II. Hoye, by w. A. RAN
some: for Commonwealth attorney, r..
ID. James. by A. X. Monteiro; for treas
rrcr. n. n. Turner tpresent incambenp
has no opposition. All Of the above. ex-
cept the last-named, are Democrats.
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HITES.-Died, at his residence. No. $50
east Marshall street. April -, 1897. at
7:i0 A. NJ, after a brief illness. THOMAS
r. HlTES, in the fifty-eighth year OF
his age.
WALLEN.-Died, al the home OF her
grandmother. Locust Grove. Chesterfield
county, Va. Monday morning, April 10Th.
BESSIE. daughter OF Mrs. James A. Wal
len and granddaughter OF Mrs. L. and
the late III. ". Hey.
WISE.-D.sd, Tuesday. April 10. 1906.
at 1855 +. NJ, at the residence OF her
son., Mrs. AMELIA WISE, mother or
o. F. Wise
Funeral will take place from her sons
residence, 63l north Fifth street. THIS
wednesday, AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock.
Friends and acquaintances respectfully
invited to attend.
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The very unique case Of Seldom Chalk
ley: the young man who was arrested
and lodged in the Henrico county Jail
on the charge of stealing a plank from
4. ID. Moore, which was valued at one
cent. an account Of which appeared I'm
yesterdays Times, was tried before JUS
tice Lewis, OF Henrico, yesterday. After
hearing the evidence In the case, young
Chalkley was required TO pay the costs
in the case. which amounted to S2.49.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17

NEW ORLEANS. LA, April 16.-Spe-
cial.-Polk Miller scored enc OF the great
est successes OF his life in New Orleans
tonight His audience was made up OF
the New Orleans Four Hundred. who.
usually undemonstrstive, showed by their
close attention, frequent applause. and
the huge buncnes~ Of flowers. their thor
ough appreciation Of Nirginia's great
humOri5t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17

May improvements Going on at Fred
erick sbufg.

FREDERICKS BURG. VA. April i6.-
Special Major j. Horace Lacy. eX-mem-
Der OF the Legislature from this city, Is
seriously sick at his home.
United States Marshal John NJ. Hudgin
Is quite sick.
Mr. James Roach is building opposite
10 this city a steam grist mill, three
stories high. The mill will have all the
modern Improvements. Councilman NJ.
@. Willis Is going to build at once four
nice houses on the National Boulevard.
They have been already spoken for. Every
house IN the city Is rented as fast as
completed.
Misses Jennie and Hattie Hay have
given out the contract for building a
handsome residerce on Prince Edward
street
Parties interested In the proposed Vir-
ginia. Fredericksburg and Western rail-
road are still here. Last night they at
tended the bazaar OF II. S. Chew Camp.
sons OF Confederate Veterans, and to-day
they have been inspecting depot sites
and approaches 70 the city.
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sALUDA. VA. April l6.-Special.-Th
schooner George T. Garrison. of Oman
cock. Va, encountered severe gale on
the Rappshannock river yesterday. near
Urbane, and capsized. The captain and
crew were rescued By Captain walker
who happened TO be near them The
vessels mast can be seen. but her hull
Is on the bottom In twenty feet OF va
ter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
FOUND WIrH ms THKoArcUr.
Murder In Aibemarlo of Charles Dicks son,
~ Lumber Dealer

ORANGE. VA. April 16.-Special.-
Charles Dickerson. lumber dealer Of
Orange county, was found dead last
evening in the bushes near Profits sta
ton, IN Albemarle county. with his throat
cut from ear 20 ear.
The guilty party or parties are supposed
10 be known. though not yet disclosed.
1t IL rumoIed that there is woman in
the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
Who F.und the Kinney !

Mr.. T. G.. Burroughs, one OF the light
Waterman In the City Hall. was unfor-
frrate enough on Monday 10 lose the
money Just paid him for half moatn .
nser's once. on the third floor. where the
money was handed to him cy Mr.; Frank
r. Bates In an envelope. From there ne
went 70 the Treasuyers once 70 pay DIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
Lr. Foster the Leader.

OTTAWA. ONT. April l6.--Wth the
complete approval Of all his colleagues. IL
is settled that Hon. G. +. Foster, Minis
ter OF Finance. will be the leader OF the
ministerial forces IN the House OF Com
mons. Parliament will assemble on the
18th instant.