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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
The raptist Missionary Union.

SARATOGA.- y. Y. May So.-In the
American Baptist Missionary Union Con-
vention yesterday Rev. r. l.. Halsey
spoke on missionary work in Japan.
Rev Messrs. w. 3ushell and r.. y. Suth-
erland made stirring addresses on mis-
sion lry progress in Burmah. Rev. NJ. c.
Moson told OF the work in Assam. In
vitations were received from Asbury
Park, y. D.; Portland. ore. and Pitts
burg, Pa. to hold the lSt anniversary
there. but this matter was left 10 the
discretion OF the executive committee.
Rev George Bullen. Of Massachusetts,,
was chosen 10 preach the next annual
sermon, and Rev. Norman Wood was Sc
leeted as alternate. President Strong ex-
tended q cordial reception TO Rev. DR..
II. A. Upper. OF Baltimore who brought
fratcrnal greetings from Southern Baptist
societies.
The annual election took place in the
evening, with this result:
President Henry +. Colby. Dayton. O.
vicc-prcs.dent. G. W. Kingsley. Cam
bridge. Mass: George @. Manning. Baiti-
more. recording secretary, Henry ). Bur
rage, Portland, Me.
Board Of managers:
Ministers-P. 5, Henson. Chicago. III. (:
l.. G. Barnes. Pittsburg; Richard Mon
tague. Newton Centre. Mass; j. S. Cable
manu. ttbiItri'lf ~ 10 - BuINndnl,
Hamilton, y. Y; ". II. Butrick. Albany,
\. Y; \. g.. Lowson. Camden. y. j.: w.
G. =. Roades. Brooklyn; n. NJ Luther,
Noward, y. j.; Q. A. Woody Portland.
ore; ID. w. Faunce Pawtucket, II. l.;
4. Gronell. Detroit. Mich.
Laymen-Gcorgc A.. pillsbury Mime
apols Mimi; a. ID. Brown, 81. Louis: J.
l.. Howard. Hartford. Ct: $. A. Grocer
Upland. Pa: T.. o. Sage. Rochester y.
y; r. Goodman, Chicago, =. :. Green,
Seattle, Wash; 1. Carpenter, Omaha,
Ncb.
Womon-Mrs. 4. r. Stillwen, Dayton.
O.; Miss James B. Colgate, Yonkcrs.. n.
y; Mrs. Henry r. Glover, Cambridge.
Mass. Mrs. Charles H. Baines. Philadel-
phia; Mrs. James $. Dickinson, Chicago
Rev. DR.. William Ashmore spoke upon
the work ia China. Rev Dr. George {.
L0rriner, Of Massachusetts,. made an ad-
dress upon "The Crisis In Modern Mis-
siOns."
The committees report and rocommen-
dati0ns that church missions be self
supporting were adopted The report OF
the Committee on Revision Of Constitu-
tion was read. The alterations to the
several articles We're taken up seriatim.
discussed az length and adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
Fight on Packine-ilou>es.

ATLANTA, Ca. May S0.-The Southern
Wholesale Grocers' ssociatiOn began a
fight on packing houses this morning that
sell 20 the grOcers' trade The movement
was started by H. h. Goodridge. OF Nor
folk. and was Immediately endorsed by
the ssociati0n. He drew up an agreement
that was signed By the grocers, stating
that they would not deal with any packer
that came I'm conflict with hem.
This is considered by the grocors TO be
the most important feature OF the con-
vention. This morning the reports OF the
numerous committees were heard and
adopted. This business was exclusively
routine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
IWELVE CARs WRECK


CAPE CHARLES, VA, May S0-spe-
clal.-A freight train was wrecked on the
New York, Philadelphia. and Norfolk rail-
road yesterday about sixteen miles north
OF here. near Nassawoodox station. The
wreck was caused by an axle breaking
under car loaded with lumber, which
dropped TO the ground and piled up twelve
more cars In a mass Of kindling-wood be-
fore the rear end Of the heavy freight
TRAN could be stopped. The tralr was
composed Of ifty ears. all slow freight.
The wreck has seriously impoded the
movements OF trains. the maiE track
being completely blocked about eight
hours. Considerable track was torn. UP
in the wreck
The contest for supervisor in the Cape
Vile district, this county. was tie be-
tween Samuel L. Townsend and William
+. Wise. recount WAS made. which re-
suited In tie still, and the commissioners
OF elections drew Tor choice. and Mr.
Townsend was the successful candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
FLOWERS FOR HEROIC DEAD.
Decoration Day Exercises in Many Of The
Cities Of The Country.
SECRETARY HERBERI'S LETTER
Owing 10 the Death OF Mr.. Gresham He
Could Not Deliver tn. Grafton Mt the
Cemetery Near Washineton-The
Exercises in Other CITE.

WASHINGTON. May 30.-Decoratlon-
Day in all the great national cemeteries
which belt the Capitol, and in which so
many thousands Of the Union dead lie
buried, was commemorated BY appropri-
ate exercises. The weather was clear and
beautiful. The absence of the President
and his Cabinet escorting the remains OF
Comrade Gresham 10 their resting place
in the West. deprived the day of some
Of its expected features. Notable among
them was an address which Secretary
Herbert, Of the Navy. was TO have de-
livered at ST. Elizabeths cemetery, UPON
the reunion OF the gray and the blue.
In this cemetery are intererred the re-
mains of those who died in prisons and
hospitals on both sides Of the great strug-
gle.
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Mrs. eirimm q Suicide.

NEW YORK. May 30.-Melyin u. Grimm
wife OF Baron Constantine de Grimm. the
well-known artist and caricaturist. COM
mitted suicide at her home. 222 east Twen-
ty-ffth street. this afternoon. by shooting
herself In the head with her husbands
revolver. Death was instantaneous. In ex-
planation Of the suicide, 1t is said that
Mrs. de Grimm has been OF unbalanced
mind for two years, and possessed hal
1ucinations. She continually labored under
the idea that detectives were dogging her
footsteps and watching ali her move
ments. She made an attempt upon her
life a short time ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
JUD6E ESETuOUR TDsTT HEHr.
Judge simopton Telegraph. for Him to Sit

in the South Cnrolin Ina CaSe..
RALEIGH, y. c., May 30.-Spccial. The
United States Circuit Court, which was TO
have held here for two or three weeks,
will close Saturday, as Judge Seymour has
been telesraphed 10 By Judge Simonton
TO come TO Richmond. so as 10 make a
quorum in the Circuit Court OF Appeals.
go sit in that city for the trial Of many
cases. among them being the South Caro-
lima registration matter. The absence or
Judge Seymour will pile up many I'M
portant cases here for the next term. hut
the trial of prisoners in jail will be dis
posed OF, and so there will be no OppOsi-
ton TO the proposed hold-over Judge
Seymour is extremely popular here IN
Raleigh.
The Supreme Court has simplihed the
course OF study required for law students.
Now they are given "Ewelrs Essentials"
which contain in condensed form ali
that is necessary for a student to acquire
regarding law. This step has long been
contemplated by the Supreme Court, but
has been delayed until now. This state
Is among the last TO make the change
which will be OF such benefit.
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LONDON, May 3O.-In the House Of
Commons to-day MIR. James 4. Logan
asked the Government TO state the re-
suit OF the inquiry in the matter II the
imprisonment and suhiecti0n 10 harsh
treatment Of British subjects In Honolulu.
Sir Edward Gray. Parliamentary Sec
rotary for Foreign. Affairs. said the casos
In question were now being examined by
the law Offices or the crown, 10 whom
they had been referred
During the debate on tiIe estimates
In the House Of Commons, James a..
Weir UiberaD. protested against the ex-
cessiye salaries paid TO officials Of the
House OF Lords, and proposed that a
reduction be made I'm them
Sir J. r. HILBERT Financial Secretary
10 the Treasury, stated that In the case
Of new appointments 10 office IN the
House OF Lords the salaries were re-
duced so as 10 correspond with those
paid 70 the officials in the House of Com
mons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31

CHICAGO. ILL. May 3O.-Homer Fair
mon. Of the Chicago Cycling club won
ait the honors. and more substantial re-
wards. FOR finishing winner I'm the grea;
Chicago road race to-day over the Evan
stOE and return course. Of 10 81 miles
lie was 5.i5 man. and his time was "a .a6
George Emerson, OF the EnslewOOd 'Cy-
cling Club. finished second. and also car
ricd of the best time prize. tie was in
the ten-minute class, and his time was
52lL
Emerson broke last years time record.
which was $40. and also the record OF
5ao, for the distance held by j. r. Wolf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
The Killing Just fed.

MACON. GA, May 30--The decision of
Judge Speer was rendered to-day In the
case Of the state against the three iTnifad
States deputy marshals. charged with
the murder of Lucius l.. Williams OF
Telfair county, who had been declared
an outlaw by the Federal Court. The
court decided the officers We're only
doing their duty, and were compelled 10
shoot the old man in order 10 save their
own lives. Williams was asleep on his
front porch. The deputies approache
the house through the fields and hailed
when at the front gate Williams RAISED
up. seized his gun lying by his side. and
shot at Deputy Kelly. who returned the
fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
Matt Pouch Robbei.

NEW ORLEANS. May 5O.-The post
Office Inspector IN charge at this place
was informed by telegram to-day that the
mail carrier on the route between Forest
Scott county, Mississippi and Raleigh
Smith county, was held up by a high
aymap this morning Tie mail pouch
Was cut open and robbed Of its contents
including several registered packages and
lettA's. The route IS unfortunate as
exactly one month ago to-day the mail
carrier was assassinated and the MAJ,
pouch rihed, probably by the same des-
perado. Every effort will be made bv
the Post-otlice Department 10 capture
the rObber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31

ASIIEvfLLE. ". c., May D.-speciaJ -
Work is soon TO be begun on the new
passenger depot at Biltmore, the site OF
Mr.. George w. vanderbilts model VIZ
lage. The structure is 10 be OF stone
brick and wood IN a new style Of depot
architecture, and will be one OF the
hanison'est buildings OF It's kind and size
in the South.
The Asheville baseball team will open
the season here next Monday. playing a
team from Tuliahorna. Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
GoY. MORTON oVERCoME BIZ NEAT
while Reviewing Parade lie Falls Dow"
InconscInn. on the pIa form

NEW YORK, May 90.-At II o'clock.
while Governor Morton was reviewing the
parade AT the Worth monument. ne was
overcome by heat anl dropped down on
the platform unconscious There was
great excitement at the time. and call
vas made Tor a doctor. Patrol wagon No.
q was drawn up on the opposite side OF
the street with Police Sergeant Williams
Ia it 20 attend 20 emergencies. The sur
seOn dashed across the street. bag In
hand and went 10 the side Of the Cover
nor Governor Morton was stretched out
on a rough board. and the surgeon APP
piled rcstOratiyos. while eX-Presldent
Harrison, and the Governors private
secretary, Ashley w. cole, chafed the
hands Of the unconscious M n, ana fam
ned his face. Governor Morton soon re-
gained CONSEQUENCES, and was hastily
conveyed 10 the Windsor Hotel, accom-
panied by sX-Presid,nt Harrison and the
Governors private secretary.
Mayo; Strong then reyie Ncd the parade.
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The Petition for an Injunction 10 be
Heard in TIA. United states (our,,

MACON, GA, May 3O.-1'he city is en-
tertaining tonight number Of the most
prominent railroad men and lawyers IN
the country Tomorrow Is set for the
hearing in the United States Court OF
the petition Of the seaboard Air Line for
AN Injunction agains, the Southern Rail-
way and steamship Association
This is believed 10 be one OF the most
important eases yet tried under the inter.
state commerce laws, and may effect
every railroad doing business south OF the
Ohio and east Of the Missouri river
The petition asks that the lines In the
association be restrained from withdraw
ing the prOrates or proportions OF through
rates. or bills Of lading based thereon
from plaintiff lines operated by them, as
now afforded 20 other lines competing
with the cOmplainants for the same blpsl-
ness TO and from The same points.
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l.. ID. Whitehead, of Louisa, Arre,ted for
That Crime.

PALMYRA. VA, May 80.-Speciai.-On
Monday. May 10th, man walked into
the store of l.. A. Haden. Of this town.
and introduced himself as J. V. Hugh
ston, and said he would like 10 buy some
goods. He made purchases to the amount
OF {l3, and in payment presented check
purporting to be drawn by j. X. Crank,
OF Louisa county, on the First National
Bank, of Richmond, Va, in favor OF j.
Y. Hughston. for 80 He endorsed the
check. and was paid the amount and left.
Nothing was thought of the matter I'm
iii the bank returaed the check protested
stating that IL was a forgery.
Mr. Haden at once In a quiet way be-
gan search for the swindler. Finally a
clew was obtained. A warrant was sworn
out against Littern d. Whitehead, OF
Louisa. for forgery, and Haden, with
Constable Phillip Perkins. set out to
make the arrest. After some fine detec-
uvs work thay succeeded In nantnrjns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-31
LOVE FOR THE GREY.
EulOSisS for Dead Confederate
Heroes.
NORTH AND SOUTH UNITE
In Unwilling Monument in Chicago 10
Soldiers Of The Lost Cause.
GEN. WADE HAMPTOS'S GRAFTON.
The Cd Soldiers Eloquent Defense Of The
Men Who fought for Principle.
CONFEDERATE "TALLER IN DEATH. "

The Pa rade One Of the Most Notable Eve
Wiine-sed-Me Who Have Made the His
tory of the Nation Pnrticipate-Ihe Sur
viving Leaders OF tho Late War From
Both Sides Minglo In Brotherly Com
munion- Chaplain fichett's Llo-
auont frayer-the Ceremony OF
MOnumentinc tho Gu one or
the Most fnteres ing caturss
OF the Ixcrci,os - General
Hitzhugh Lee and General
Ippa iiunton Prominent
Among the Confederate
G0nerais-Longstre,t,
Gordon and stephen
ID. Leo-The Re
ception.
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1HL OBSEEJANCE LLsEUffIHE
Decoration Generally Observed in severa
CItIes-Ihe fNeIcis-e Ia tha Snnth

'Hics-ihe fNetcis~s Ia the South.
NEW YORK, May 3J.-Publlc observ-
ance OF Memofial-Day was more extcn-
sive to day than on any day for great
many years. Tie day was clear and
warm, and the uptown s.reets alons
Nhch the veterans marched were throus-
ca win people. business WAS gcuer lllv
suspended throughout the city. the down
town stieeis BENG almost deserted.
THE COLOR LINE DRAWN.
MOBILE, ALA. May S0.-As mas been
customary Tor some years past. tncro
were two ceie tDratiOns at the National
cemetery here. The first was from Do
A. W. for whites ana the second al o.
+. NJ. for negroes. The color line was
strictly drawn.
In the morning no cOlorcd man intruded :
IN the afternoon no white. Colonel Wick
ershall, district attorney. made the morn
inS address. Key. g.. f.. Tucker chaplain
Of the First regiment. Alabama state
troops, offered prayer. The Confederate
veterans sent a floral tribut, and ach
gravo-stono was Orndmentcd with the
national flag.
MISGLING or THE GRAY AND BLUE.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, May 30
DecOratiOn-Day was more generally OBJ
served in this section than ever before,
and thousands OF people Hooked 10 the
city. The arrangements were IN charge
If the g.. ) r.. anu for the first time
them 10 the cemetery and assisted iu
strcwing flowers on the graves OF Union
veterans. Saturday the q. a. r.. Post
viii assist Camp Garnett ia the same
Md.'.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. May 30
DecOratiOn-Day was more generally OBJ
served to-day than ever before. The yefe-
rams turned out together and marched
TO the cemetery, where the graves of al
cxsOldiers we're strewn with flowers.
IHE ORATOR A soUlNEnNIR.
MACON. GA. May 30.-Several thou
sand people. mostly negroes went 10
Andersonvillc TO celebrate Decoration
Day. The exercises We're conducted most
improssivcly. The orator Of the day was
Walter f. COrbett, OF this city. cN-mar-
snal OF the United States for tho Southern
district OF Georgia. who is sOutt~n born,
ana the son OF an eX-COnleQerate soldier
Mcmorial-Lay at himpt ~.
FORT MONROE, VA. May 30.-Memo-
rial services were held at the Hamp-
ton National Cemetery to-day, Corporal
Tanner delivering the address The six
thousand graves We're decorated by the
veterans OF the soldiers Home and visit
ing Grand Army posts from Norfolk.
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OTTAWA. ONT, May D;-After a dis
cussson occupying thirteen days the House
reached vote et daylight this morning on
Sir Richard Castwrlght's az, endment to
the budget speech, calling for a tariff for
revenue only The amendment was defeat
ed by a vote of II yeas 10 Ut nays.
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Another Battle w,tb Insursents.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. May 30.--A body
Of men guarding cattle which were being
brought here TO supply the city With meat
was intercepted by insurgents yesterday.
and a force OF troops was sent 10 their
assistance The troops attacked the
well armed and a fight ensued, In which
the rebels lost two killed and Ave wound
ed. The Governments loss was two
killed and four wounded. The insurgents
were driven OF and the cattle were
brought to this city.
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GOID ~ ana UsJI
A Rich Find Discovered Near Harris.

"e" ''"" Uncovered Near Harris
on.
STANTON, VA, May 30.-Special.-
Mr.. w. d. Gray. Of this city. has been
prospecting for gold in the eastern part
Of Augusta county, and has made rich
find near Harriston. on the line Of the
Norfolk and Western railroad. Five as
s,ys have been made. averaging $990s TO
the ton, the lowest being SIIi6, and the
highest. $206O.
This has been the hottest day this
season, the thermometer registering ~
in the shade.
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VOL 9-NEW SERIES NO 95.

art In Heaven. hallowcd be Thy name;
Divine Father in the name and in the
service Of the Prince OF Peace, we present
ourselves as children before Thee, bearing
palms and olive branches In our hands.
From the North and South, from the
East and West. We have come as brothers,
TO present our Offering and, over the
ashes enshrined In these nameless graves
OF southern soldiers. who died In prison,
giving testimony Of their faith. and on
the graves of northern soldiers who offer
cd their lives for the restoration OF the
Union. Make us feel. Father OF All Mer-
cies. that no drop OF blood, no tear OF
love was shed in vain during our CON
nict. Help us to know that they swell
the rivers sweet Of perfect peace. Bind
up the broken hearts, North and South.
and in ali lands Of the earth. sail Thou
the ships Of mercy on the tides Of blood.
Unfurl Thy flags Of trust In every coun-
try Of the earth. and help US to help our
fellow men along the progress or the
ages. Blessed are the peace-makers, for
they shall be called the children Of God.
Give us thy spirit. that I'm the hope OF
eternal life IN Christ our Lord, we may
ever manifest the spirit Of peace. good
will toward men. To Thy glory In the
highest. Amen"
General John G. Underwood. who origi-
mated the idea Of the monument. then
briefly sketChcd the inception and pro-
grcss Of the monument. which culni-
mated in the great gathering to-day. and
closed by introducing as the presiding
officer of the exercises Rev. II. ". Boil
ton, pastor of Centenary Methodist
church. and past commander Of L. >
Grant Post No. g. q. A. r., whom he
ouogized as the embodiment Of honor
Justice and morality. a broad representa-
tive Of tho Union veteran Humanitarian
and a Christian gentleman
DR. Bolton, on taking the chair re-
turned thanks for the honor conferred
upon him. and, in a speech Of some
length. delivered an eloquent oulogy upon
the soldiers of the late war. both North
and South. After an anthem by double
quartetto. the orator OF the day. General
Wade Hampton, was introduced, and
spoke. in part, as follows:
WADE HAMpToN's SPEECH.
"The scene presented here to-day Is one
that could not be witnessed IN any coun-
try but our own, ana for this reason If
no other 1t possesses significance worthy
Of the gravest consideration A few years
ago brave men from the North and from
the South stood facing each other in
hostile array. and the best blood Of the
country was poured out like water on
many battlc-nelds. Thousands, hundreds
OF thousands Of our bravost sleep in
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able Bfeyiti~S

The North German Gazette. OF Berlin
powers have arranged for The floating OF
a Chinese war loan or that the Roths-
childs have been entrusted with the
raising OF such loan.
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their man, and landed him In jsh Mon
day night. The accused had hearing
before Squire Hudgins, and the evidence
was SO strong that he made a confession,
and was sent on TO the grand jury.
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TO follow that the decoration of Federal
graves by rebel" hands would be open TO
the same criticism. but no denunciation
OF Southern people for daring TO honor the
memory of men who were once their
enemies, mas met my eyes. Such mar
row and bigoted feelings as would prompt
a discordant note on occasions of this
sort are rarely found among true men
Continued an Second PaGAA
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A Young white Luniiic Assaults Himself
in Jail

PETERSBCRG. VA. May 0.-speclal.-
Thad. Nerser. a young white man, who
was committed 10 Jail two or three days
ago for lunacy. attempted 10 commit sui
eide tonight by cutting two long
gashes Oh each side Of his throat. with a
pocket-knife. His wounds are considered
serious.
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Secretary Herbert was one Of the fu-
neral party that escorted the remains Of
Secretary Gresham 10 Chicago. ln place
of an address from him the following
letter was read:
Navy Department. Washington. ID. c.,
May 2s, lSl5.
My dear Sr.-Refcrring 10 the kind IN
vitation OF John A. Logan Post. No. j..
10 deliver an address OF memorial TO the
surviving soldiers and sailors OF the Ciyil
war, which IL gives me pleasure TO ac-
cept, i now find myself under the nccos-
sity Of informing you Of my inability to
be present owing 10 the sudden death Of
my colleague, Hon. W. q. Gresham. The
arrangements for the funeral nocessitatcs
my leaving here tomorrow with the body
and / Will be absent from the city until
Friday or Saturday.
ut is q disappointment TO me that /
shall not have the pleasure OF speaking
TO the soldiers and sailors whom / had
anticipated having for an audience. 10
would have given me great pleasure TO
speak TO them Of the lessons taught by
the civil war, CT the closer bond Of union
Which is year by year cementing tho
friendship OF those who wore the blue
and gray, and Of the glorious future.
which, as united people, awaits our
country.
Again expressing my great regret at
not being able 10 meet those who will b.
present with YOU on the Goth instant. 1 am
very respectfully yours,
"II 4 IIEppTrprr