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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
THE NEWS or II>JEHDiY G1TH-
ERTD IrROsS THE JAMES.
Religious Services To-Day Echo Meeting
of The Railroad Branch Y. VI. q. A.
Mr.. Bradley Better-Ncw- Notes.
MANcnrsqrn BunrAu RrcnmosD Tlmrs. }

MANCnFs7TR BUREAU RICHMOND IIaTs.
No. ll2l HULL STREET. BrATTIE BLOCK. }
A large attendance is expected at the
mesuns OF the Railroad branch Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. which
will be held this afternoon at o'clock at
the Presbyterian church. a fine musical
programme has been prepared, and ex-
colent singing can be counted on. The
main feature of the meeting Will be hear
ing reports from the delegates who at
tended the recent meeting Of the Ma
tional Convention Of the Railroad Branch
OF the Young Mems Christian Association,
which arc expected 10 be extremely in
teresting.
DIrlns The past week services have been
held every night at Bainbgidge-St
Baptist church. which have been attend
Ell by large congregations. Services WiIl
be held In this church to-day. both morn-
Ing and night. and at the morning SER
vice the pastor VIII announce whether the
revival win continue another week
ROY. John J. Clopton will I'll his pulpit
this morning, and at night Rev. William
W. Brander Will preach.
Rev. Charles y. Van Houten having
been called from the city By the death OF
his father. Rev. Mr. Ray viii occupy the
pulpit Of the Presbyterian church this
morning.
Rev. W. W. Lear will occupy his pulpit
to-day. both morning and night. Ills
subject at night Will De The Fear OF God
the Glory OF Womanhood."
Rev. J. W. Sti1 has returned to the
city and will preach AT West-End church
at both services to-day.
A meeting OF the Missionary Society of
Clopton-Street Baptist church will be
held at that church this evening at $50
o'clock. The meeting promises TO be
very interesting.
The usual services will be held to-day
at Asbury chapel. The pastor. Rev. J. IL.
Busby.will preach both morning and eyen-
ing.
a sociable was given by the Epworth
Leage OF Asbury chapel Friday night. A
large number attended. and very enjoy
able evening was spent.
Chairman Ernest IL. Wells. OF the city
Central Democratic Committee. parucu-
larry requests that all members OF that
body shall be present next Tuesday night,
when the committee Will be reorganlzed
and plans for the coming campaign In
augurated.
Chicken thieves still continue their de-
predatons. Friday night the lighthouse
OF Mr. W. q. Bohanaon, on Stockton
street. was entered and number OF fowls
taken.
The Hastings Court was busy yesterday
disposing OF civil cases. The trial OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
YtlE waNrS 10 wnEr HARyARD.
VIII Make Ovcrtures for Big Football


VIII Make Ovcrtures for n Big Football
Game.
NEW YORK, Sept. m.-From present
indications there are secret negotiations
I'm progress between Harvard and Yale re-
lative TO q football game this fall IL
was only q few days ago that Captain
Thorno was quoted as saying that he
would take extra precautions 10 keep the
facts from the newspapers. but, i'm spite
Of his efforts. things are graduany leak
ING out Th0rne and Manager Foote, OF
the Yale eleven. were al the Murray
nm Hotel. Thursday night, ana IL is
said that they held "a long consultation
with such well-hnown graduates as Judge
Henry Rowland, George y. Adee. ana
gosh" Hartwel.
According 10 a well-posted Harvard
man. they did not meet any representa-
tivos of the Cambridge University, all
though several wcll-known Harvard
graduates. who always figure prominently
I'm football matters. were in the city al
the time. Thorne and Moore il rs stated.
eimplv conferred with their elders, who
endravored TO convince them that game
with Harvard should be played at all
hazards. 1t has also been learned from
an excellent source that the Yale men
win make the first ovcrtures, although
the fact Will Doe kept sub rosa. Inc haf-
ward men. IL is said. while willing TO play
the game. viii stpulate that IL take place
on college grounds.
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HfRJIRD UIIIING.
Ready 70 Meet Yale Halfway in Arrans-
ing Il Game.

ing a'hh''
BOSTON. MASS, Sept @.-The extent
Of Captain Brewers talk On -cgard 10 a
game of football with Yale bis year e
that November 9TH i1 open for q game.
Wild horses could not indl another word
ont OF him ON that subject. but that he
wants "a game every man in college
knows. Tie sentiment in Cambridge
to-day is strongly in favor Of the game
with Yale. but there is no disposition 10
20 more than half way ia the matter.
Those on the inside al Harvard cleclare
that the prospects for game between
the two big colleges were never brighter
than at the present time, some going so
fa, as to say that "a game with Yale IS
sure. II is known that Captain Brewer
has received a letter from the 1ai"
alumni meeting. recently held in Now
York. and the absolute refusal or cap
tain Brewer 90 discuss the nature or the
letter lends color SO the belief That the
document has am important bearing on
the football situation.
THE belief in Cambridge Is that the
little neht between the Boneys ana
keres societies al New Haven will be
settled. one uphods the position taken
hv Yale last year, while the other de-
nouncas il. Adee. one Of Nale's most
famous graduates, has been doing all IN
his mower 20 amicahly settle the differ
ence between the two colleges, and 1t is
possible that Captain Thorne may have
to put the matter OF settlement In the
hands Of the alumni. niost Of the hard
feeling aroused 900 Cambridge last year
by Yalo's demand for an apology has
died out. and the students almost TO a
man want TO see the usual annual
Games. Word comes from Springfield that
there is acit understanding between
Sir. rriuk. of the Hampden Park Associa-
ton. and the football men that there
will be a game
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on his lip. but those who know him best
say that his cynicism is only skin deep.
OF A NOTABLE FAMILY.
OF a family whose every member has
been conspicuous in one way or another,
one the greatest soldier OF his day. anoth-
or the best talker. still another the pos
SCISSOR of tho handsomest leg, the young
Duke, in his matter OF fact way. has
already shown that he has some Of the
family traits strongly developed.
lie went 10 Cambridge, where he soon
showed that he had reached his proper
sphere by flooring the bOldest examiners
OF whom Trinity College could boast. lie
speedily became a member OF the Pitt. the
Athenaeum, the True Blue. the Carlton,
and other organizations OF the students.
lie played polo and cricket. the latter
with great precision and accuracy OF
style. His rooms became noted as show
ing his excellent taste, and he was well
known TO the Bond street dealers in the
antiques He is a bold hOrseman as well.
and with all these. he was an excellent
student, history being his favorite study,
while for mathematics he entertained a
strong dislike.
After the year OF mourning consequent
on his fathers death. the young Dukes
coming OF axe WIS commemorative Dy a
grand fete I'm historical Blenheim Palace,
in which he had passed almost all of his
life. Then he took his seat I'm the House
Of Lords and began TO take an active
seat in politics But he found some time
TO devote TO literature, and IN January
OF last year he made his debut as n
writer with an article on "Blenhelm and
its Memories" which was published in
the Pail Mall Magazine.
II was In this palace, about year and
a half ago, that he entertained the young
girl who IS destined 20 become its mis-
tress Named Consuela. after the Duchess
of Manchester who was Miss Yznaga.
and an intimate friend OF Mrs. W. X.
Vanderbilt, the young person is just such
a girl as might be supposed 20 attract a
Young man like the Duke.
Now about eighteen years old, she is
strikingly tan, dark brunette. with
black hair and eyes. and very rich color
ing. Her face is small. and she is de-
cldedly japonaise in type. she is very
slight but carries herself well. and will
undoubtedly be very handsome woman
Size has unusual sweetness and charm OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

Rv this marriage there will be united
the representative Of one Of the most
DISTINGUISHED families Of Europe and the
eldest daughter OF one Of the richest fam
lies OF America.
Charles Richard John Spencer Churchill,
the ninth Duke of Marlboro gh, who. IN
choosing for his wife an American girl,
is following the fashion set by his father
and his uncle. the late Lord Randolph
Churchill. will Doe twenty-four years old
on November 18th, next lie attained
his majority four days after his father
the late Duke, died.
In addition to being Duke Of Marlborough
he is the Marquis Of Blandford, and will
be until be IS the father OF son, who
will assume that title by courtesy. He
IS also Earl of Marlborough, Earl OF
Sunderland. Baron Spencer, Of Worm
leighton: Baron churchill, Of Sandrige
Prince Of tho Holy Roman Empire. and
Prince Of Mindelheim. I'm Suapia-
The young Duke is a strong contrast IN
appearance 20 the general run Of the
Churchls although he bears family
resemblance 10 the portraits OF the first
Duke. who WAS the greatest general
Of his ace. He incllnes more 10 the
Hamlltons his mother having been Lady
Alberta Hamilton. daughter of the Duke
Of AbercOrn. She is still alive. Lake
his father. he somewhat below tho aver
age size and slender. with n sallow COM
plexion. a high forehead, aqulline nose,
and dark brown hair
His face is without hair, with the ex-
ccption Of light musiache. and his IA
yorite attitude ia conversation is 10
stand with his arms crossed on his
breast and one hand strokng his chin.
His manner Is entirely unassuming
while the acute observer may OCCASIONALLY
detect a look of boredom in his eye or
what might be taken as a cynical curl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
LEADERS AMONG WHRELMEN.
One Of RNhmOnd's Best Bicycle 0rsani-
cations.
4 RAPIDLY GROWING ORGANIZATION.
After Many Moves IL Has Finally Selected
Permanent Headquarters, Which win
BE Handsomely FIXED tp-A
sketch of Its History

Tho owl cycle Club was organized on
sbe night OF April 49, 1898. the following
nyhe,lm constituting the charter mcm-
bcrs. Nessrs l.. n. Cryna. G.. Y. Wal
la. d. r. Temple J. G.. Lancr, T.. ".
Cooper. r. N. Tgnor. III. O.. Whittct, and
L. l.. Johnson.
The club was organized IN a room IN
tho building belonging 90 Mr.. Henry
l.anicr. 40 the corner OF Main and Henry
streets. AMI there the Cun made iis
headquarters until twenty members had
been enrolled. WHOM 30 removed 20 80.
$50 west Main street. whore its head
quarter were until the fan Of lsH An-
othcr move was chen made. and the Sec
onj floor Of no. il9 east Broad street was
10 Cd.
hcsc quartc-s were very pleasant, ANA
Tho club would have remained there
POM ancutly. but the membership OF rae
clan did not Increase as rapidly AS was
dcs.rall1. and thc u .mneis considered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

alleged poisoner George Bratcher will
take place next Tuesday.
Miss Lcthia W. perdue and Mrs. j. X.
Perdue have returned from a pleasant
visit TO friends ana relatives at Hanover
Courthouse, Va.
Mr. ). l.. Hawkes. has returned from
the country, whore he has been visiting
friends.
Mr. J. G. Robertson has gone to Ran
doph-Macon Academy, Bedford city.
Va.
Miss Mary y. Cox. who has been visit
ing at Cartersville. buckingham county,
has returned 10 her home on Porter
street
Mr. James +. Bradley. who was con-
siderably bruised Friday by his horse run
ming AWAY, was much better last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

James Whitcomb Riley. the Hoosier
poet. has taken 20 the bicycle. Early ev-
Iry morning he may be seen on the as
bhalt pavement leading northwSid' Ihe
first morning the curbs on tho east side
80 usef,l In protecting the lawns and
nower beds from the plunging wheeiman.
Every morning he has wabbled less. and
.oxx be would not be taken for new
uder. True. there is a rhythmical sidc-
ong glide 10 his motion. but one expects
thar from glance at the man.
IL want 10 10 able 10 ride about four
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

accepted an invitation 20 visit Marble
Hall, at Newport The three weeks spent
there gave him a pleasant insight into
American manners and customs, and Gull
minated in the engagement.
The Duke has said that under any cir
cum stances his best man and several
of his ushers wot I'd be his own country
men, but that as yet he had been unable
20 announce their names. The persons
who will form the bridal party viii be
OF the first prominence I'm title, wealth
and beauty IT, England and this country.
Under these circumstances the wedding
Will be a most imposing spectacle.
The plans OF the Duke Of Marlborough
have naturally been changed by the
engagement and approaching wedding.
The tour Of the world Will be abandoned.
but he viii devote some time IN seeing
America. Within a few days row he
ioin Sir Rivers Wilson, the recently
elected president OF the Grand Trunk
Railway. and a party in making tour
OF that road.
Thereafter he will join Mrs. and Miss
vanderbilt either IN this city or Newport.
and without doubt participate in an ex-
tensive round Of entertainments given
IN his honor and that OF his fiancee This
will make him wen acquainted with the
friends Of the Vanderbilt family before
the date of the wedding.
While in Newport the Duke was the
recipient of many kindnesses. which
greatly pleased him. II IS known that
in speaking TO frierds he has taken oc-
casion repeatedly to mention the many
courtesies that have been extended TO
him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
MISS VANDERBILT TO WE'D.
Formal Announcement Of The ENGAGEMENT
10 Young Marlborough.
10 Be MARRIED BEFORE JANUARY.
Prince Of Wales Notified by Cable Dis
patch Sent by the Nobieman-fhe eere-
mony VIII he Held I'm Church,
an Episcopal Clergyman
Oficiating.

The New York Herald Of yesterday
says:
Miss Consuola Vanderbilt. daughter OF
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt viii before
the end Of the year become the Duchess
OF Marlborough.
The engagement was quietly announced
TO the families and intimate friends OF
the contracting parties yesterday. II was
confirmed beyond any question last even
ing.
As the engagement IS Of such recent
date only few details Of the approaching
marriage have yet been arranged. Tie
ceremony however. will be held in this
city within the next few months. IL will
DE performed In accordance with the
ritual OF the Protestant Episcopal Church
conforming with that of the Church Of
Eng and. Bishop Potter will probably
oficiate. and the services. It is thought.
VIII be in open church.
The Duke OF Marlborough ,abled the
news yesterday morning 10 the members
of his family and intimate friends in
England and on the Continent Included
among those 20 wn0m the Information
was conveyed was the Prince Of Wales.
who is godfather 20 the Duke. II rs cx-
pected that several of the intimate friends
Of the Duke will cross the Atlantic TO be
present at the Wedding.
Intimate friends Of the Duke last even
ing. I'm speaking Of the engagement. Of
which they had full cognizance, said that
the Duke regarded the approaching mar
riage as private affair and one of which
he was lOath 10 speak publicly How
ever. since il was now announced, it was
with his authority that such Of the de-
tails as are known were given TO the
Herald.
TINY NIT II LONDON.
The acquaintance between the Duke
and Miss Vanderbilt was formed I'm Lon
don about eighteen months ago. During
the last two London seasons and in Paris
last spring they met frequently Ion society,
and the friendship thus formed Jed 10 the
entertainment Of Mrs. and Miss Wander
hnt at Blenheim early in the present sum
mcr.
II was but natural under the circum-
stances that when the Duke reached New
York upon his contemplated tour Of the
world that he should have received and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
Pardon Granted.

Governor O'Ferrall yesterday granted a
pardon TO James Kenioe, OF Scott county
on condition that he leave the State OF
Virginia He was serving two years In
The penitentary for house-brcaking, and
being a cripple for life. his pardon was
recommended by the surgeon and super
intendcnt Of the penitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

constitute board of governors.
Tine membership OF the club is thirty
and new members are rapidly coming
IN. scarce a day passing that some. APP
llicatou is not received. and at its next
meeting IL IS probable that enough new
mentors VIII Doe taken in 20 swell the
humber 20 half q hundred.
The club is composed OF good material,
n,mbJ RINK in SIS ranks some az the clev-
crest blcyclists ia Richmond. its pres
Ident and secretary are performers on
the wheel Of no mean ability and ev-
ervbody is familiar with the fine riding
Of Mr. j. Il. Temple, one OF the clubs
most energetic members.
This Organization, from all indications,
has "A splendid future before IL. and has
every CHARGE 10 become the leading or
rau.zation Of wheclincn OF Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
visitors al the Iibrary Building

Among the visitors at the state Library
building yesterday were John y. rarrl-.
clerk OF New Kent county; William i.
Shelton, treasurer OF Hanover county;
Henry Fitzgerald. city sergeant Of Man
h,ster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

lie remarked, In one instance, that his
father and uncle had assured him that
II he ever visited America ne would be
warmly received, but that their assur-
ances had conveyed TO him but an I'M
perfect impression OF what had really
been his experience.
AS 10 his plans after the marriage. II
was said last evening that the Duke,
upon his return 10 England would con-
unue actively in politics in the House of
Lords.
The Duke, while modest and unassum-
ing in his demeanor toward all with
whom he comes In contact. Is thoroughly
impressed with the great historical I'm
portance of his family. and has formed
the resolution to maintain It's best tradi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

Mrs. f. O. Robinson, principal or the
BelyiIere school and kindergarten. has
returned from the mountains. snc VIII
reside at 9sS west Grace street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

Mr.. Charles Melville. business manager
Of Tho Two Colonels." Is In the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

The present officers Of tire club were
elected al ifs scmi-annual meeting on
July 9th last They are as follows:
j.. W. Cooper president, w. II. Peat
ross. vice-prcsident. G.. u. Johnson, sec
retary-trcasurcr, and &. W. Wallace,
captain.
The above mentioned and Messrs. 4.
NJ Tignor, 9. J.. Epps and A. L. Jones,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

make another move. Mr. Laulcr kindly
offered them tlc use of the room in which
HE club was first organized. ana the
club returned 20 its old quarters.
Hcre thc boys remained until March
TO- lN5 when they again moved. ana
established themselves boa coy quarters
al lll1 Grove avenue.
This move. while desirable in many
v.ys. set had its draw back, being 500
far out IN The West End for the con-
N.nienee Of some of It's members, and
fhey have for some time been looking
about for Ciub-rooms that Will combine
comfort and convenience
rHru NEw QUARTERS.
Several days since they found a place
which they think viii afford them
permanent abiding place, ana leased u
Tor twelve months. beginning the first
of october next
Their new club-rooms viii be az No
GM west Main. and the members are
highly pleased with the prospect of COM
Portable and elegant quarters. Their
new rooms VIII Dee fitted zap nicely. and
when finished, viii present a handsome
appearance.
The FIRST wheeling event OF the club
was held on june -. lsJl and was eN-
tromoly successful, the events being run
on i'm very fast time. considering the
condition Of the track. Many visiting
wheolmen We're present. ana the young
club was much encouraged hy the signal
success OF its maiden effort
The next event worthy OF mention was
Tor q beautiful silver cup offered by the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society. under the condition that the cup
was 10 be won three times before 1t
became the property Of any CLUB. Tie
team selected 10 represent the Owls in
this match consisted of Mossrs. TEMPLE
poatr0ss. and Jones, ana although
crack team was put I'm tho field by the
Richmond cycle Club, the Owls Won'
ari the cup is still IN their possession
Tie race was beautiful affair from
cycling standpoint and excellent time
was made.
A Few DAYS after this race another was
sfn. ln which about twenty Richmond
whcolmen took part, ana the pace made
came very near being rccOrd-hreaker
ON tho 1eth OF August last another
race-meet was held by the club which
was perhaps the most successful ever
held here IL took place at the ENposi-
ton Grounds and o large crowd includ-
ing many ladies. went out 10 witness II.
There were eight events. and an unpaced
half-mue. and the sport turned out 10
DE extremely exciting. Many noted am
ntcur cyclists OF Richmond took part
and the honor OF the owl cycle Club was
well upheld. Tho unpaced half-mile was
made in the good time Of 1901 40.
orrIcrns or rHr CLUB.
The present officers Of tire club were
elected at ifs stmi-mnuai meeting on
July 9th last They are as follows:
j.. W. Cooper presidents w. H. Peat
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ENQUI RER-UPPER MARLBOROUGH MARYLAND JANUARY 49, 1885,
TROI BLE BREAKS
or AGAIN.

TROIBLE BREAKS
OFT IGIIN.
"Ihrrc Is no bigger lie in the world,
growled the exchange editor. abbing
his III 'arS vindictIvely into an unof-
Tending newspaper before him. ethan
an old proyerb. I've seen it rain lots
OF times when il didn't pour.
"Thor snot ing strange abou, that,
said The financial editor. tive seen
plenty of dry weather when all signs
didn't fail.
well" 7 joined the other, ''ycu're
not the only one rha'' : seen it. And |
know there are plenty Of fools like
the old foo S, too.
well. | don't know retlecrcd the
financial editor, but | am willing to
make affidavit that Il watched pot will
boil as we'll as any other Io'.'
Il don't know that your affidavit
would strengthen the statement any,
but It's all wrong about Il liv. dog be-
ing better that dead lion. 1t isn't
nece s>arily Il wise child that knows its
own father, and the hand that rocks
the cradle doasn rock the world by
a jug full
The child isn't h father of the
man, either. The man he father Of
the child.'
"And troubles do sometimes come
singly."
Early to bed and early toliSe won t
make you healthy, or wealthy, or wise,
either. 1t only make you cross. I've
lived in the suburbs long enough to
know that
"A penny saved isn't two-pancc
earcntd, and care dim kill the eat
'.Neither does 1t AXE nine rallors 10
make man
Ana II you pull ont one gray All
there won't be and thousand -
What do you k'ov about hair
snapped the financial edi or.
Nv hat do you know about what it
takes to constitute Il man." snarled
the exchange edilo:.
81 know vou can always rel man
by the company he keeps. Sometimes
he's got to stay in the same room With
men that
Two !Sn t alwa company. q her.
Sometimes two is crowd. | know
men that take up altogether to much
room for cir size. and
Wei -
"W ell"
But friends interfer,d.