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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
LEgTTIMA TE RACING ASSURED.
The Gray and W Ia Bis Passed on ""t'o"
10 Reconsider by the Legislature

ALBANY, y. Y. May 2.-The passage
of the Gray racing bill by the senate To-
day. together with Mr.. Wild's two anti
gambling bills insures legitimate racing
i'm this state this year. WITHIN the pro-
visions OF the Constitution, "hlch II
was supposed would put a stop 10 tne
sport since its adoption by the people
last fall.
The Gray bill legalizcs rar''ig for stakes
prizes. purses and premiums. hut spe-
cincalIy prohibits book making and pool
selling Of all kinds. ON race-tracks Hhfre
running races are held. and which nave
received license from the state Racing
Committee, and on al trotting tracks 20
bin permits the making OF private bet
or wager. provided that there shall be
no passing OF money directly. and no
interchange Of record or memorandum or
bet made.
This. i'm effect. establishes betting on
horses I'm this State as 80 has been con-
Quoted for many years In England
The bill provides that not moro than
forty days racing shall bee held on any
one track. between April 18th ana NO
vemher LIST. and all racing shall Pee be-
tween sunrise and sunset
4 tax OF hve per cent ON the gross re-
cCipts OF all classes OF iA'iH@ a0'"'ia-
tions. except agricultural associations. IL
imposed bv the bin. which is TO Doe dis
tributed among agricultural associations.
The two Wilds bills carry out the ANTI
eambling provisions OF the new cons tn-
ton. and prohibit pOol-sclling and book
MAKING. and an other kinds of gambling.
and 81 ecihcally ropeals the Ives pool
law. These three bills now so TO che
Governor for his action. Tine hHls we're
passed on motions I'D reconsider inc vote
of Yesterday defeating the measures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
NOMINATIONS IN srArrolin.
IHILIFtA UEDDING.
Public HHll-Li,ey County Poiitics.-M Many
tandidntrS


HOUSTON. VA. May 9.-Speclal.-On
the S0ih OF April the home of Mrs. VIII
liam Holt, six miles from Houston. was
the scene of the happy marriage of her
dauGhtcr Miss Phoebe Holt. TO Rev. j.
j.. Pribble formerly Of Halifax county,
but now I'm charge IN Patrick county
Of several Methodist churches. The SIS
ters of Miss Holt were maids of nonor,
and a number of relatives and friends
were present Lovely flowers adorned the
Holt mansion, and composed the exquisite
bouquet held by the bride.
A wedding dinner was served. and the
bride and gfoom were escorted TO the
$40 =. Nj. train. where gool-byes were
said and good wishes were offered by
a number Of friends
The bride is a daughter Of the late
William Holt. the niece OF Mrs +. =
Easley. of Houston. and related TO the
Edmundses end other Halifax families
Politics are very lively in this county
at present. There arc no party nominal
TORS For Commonwealth attorney
Were are four candidates, for three COM
iaissioners of the revenue there are about
thiriy-fiVc candidates; nifty candidates for
Justice Of the peace are abroad In the
Iand-onc for each Office In sight: eight
offices Of supervisor are sought by nf-
teen candidates. likewise fifteen men de-
sire 20 nh the eight offices OF overseer
If the poor There are two candidates
Tor county treasurer. and only one for
sheriff. the present efficient incumbent.
With about - candidates. the illt,rate
voter VIII ne at some considerable dis
advantage under the Walton law. where
an except the candidate voted for have
20 be scratched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

NEW YORK, May THE Original So
cicty or the Colonial Danes OF America
held its NTH annual meeting Tuesday
night. The anniversary of the Inaugural
ton Of Washington formed am important
feature of the meeting, which was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Grace Kins. Delegates
were in attendance from the chapters or
the society which represent tire thirteen
oriCiral States. A number Of valuable
papers, the property Of the descendants
Of Alexander Hamilton. were placed IN
the custody OF the society. These, toseth-
er with the books which constitute the
library. will soon be placed IN a pei ma
rent home. which is about 10 be provided
for that purpose By the Colonill Danes
society. After the meeting a luncheon
was given 10 the visiting members and
distinguished guests. Among the latter
were Mrs Henry Potter. Mrs John Hone,
Miss Culhcrt. and Mrs. IrOnie Kent. Mrs.
pruym. a visiting delegate. extended a
cordial invitation 10 the Colonial Danes
to visit Albany on May 18th. when they
will be presented TO Governor Norton ana
his staff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

Arranging fora Proper Representation Of
Virginia AT Atlnnia.

The lady managers Of Virginia Of the
Cotton States and international Exposi-
ton, Of Atlanta, and the members OF
the Colonial Committee met yesterday
at noon. at the Governors Mansion for
| organization. The following ladies are
the lady managers: Mrs. Lucy preston
Cock, of Buchanan; Mrs. \. f.. Henneber-
ger. OF Harrsonburg; Mrs l.. g. Brent.
of Alexandria: Mrs. &. \. Nash, OF Nor
folk; Mrs J. H. II. Figgatt. of fincastle;
Mrs W. J. Johnson, OF Richmond; Miss
Elizabeth T. Kent. OF WytheYte. and
Mrs. G. T.. McPhail of Richmond.
The Colonia Committee Is composed Of
Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page Of Norfolk; Mrs.
Ann S. Green. of Culpeper; and Mrs.
Mary Stuart Smith. OF the University OF
Virginia.
The ladies' were received by Governor
O'Ferran and Mrs. OFerrall. ana Mrs.
Beale was reelected president and treas
urcr. and Mrs. \. T.. Henneberger vice
president. while Mrs Smith acted as
secretary.
The president was requested to 20 10
Atlanta some time during the present
month. TO look into the work that is
expected Of Virginia, and 10 ascertain
how much space Will be allowed TO the
State. and what details will have TO be
looked after in the womans department.
The question of raising funds and start
ing the work was discussed at some
/ length. and several OF the ladies agreed
mat IL would be advisable 10 raise as
much money as possible by concerts,
private theatricals. and other entertain
ments.
A resolution was adopted. expressing
the wish of the ladies that the Governor
appoint Mrs O'Ferrall a member OF the
board Governor Oterran stated that
the membership of the board was COM
plete, and that he. therefore, could not
make any additional appointment. The
board subsequently directed the secretary
to write to Atlanta to the proper autnori-
ties and request that the privilege be
extended to this board TO enlarge its
membership, so that Mrs. OFerrall might
be elected.
4 resolution was also passed, providing
that the Virginia Board of Lady Mana
gers and the Colonial Committee unite
and act as one body, with the consent OF
the Governor.
Miss Clara Bell Palmer. who was pres
ont. assured the ladies that she would
assist them i'm every way in seeing That
Virginia was well represented IN the mu-
steal line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
Result Of the Chime, ~ Normandy

Mrs. G. O'B. Cowariin entertained the
committee Of ladies' composing the AssO-
ciated Hospitals at a charming lunch OH
Wednesday afternoon. Salads strawbor-
ries ice cream. and other delicacies we're
served by the hostess, assisted by Miss
Nellie Neale.
The selection of these ladies from The
four hospitals whom they represent 10
devise a plan for raising a fund 10 carry
On the work of charity for the sick and
suffering, was a most happy one. They
lave worked together since the frs, OF
January most tremendously and prOfita-
bly,. and one ana all regret that tnis
meeting on Wednesday was 10 be the last
o. the pleasant gatherings. The amount
realized from tho entertainment under
their charge is s. 4719. expenses. S59}.i3,
leaving the handsome sum OF 81 i&9 TO
Re divided between the four hospitals.
The thanks of the ladies are extended
TO the following. who assisted ia the
success of the Chimes of Normandy:
Irofess or Jacob Reirlardt. for untiring
zeal and ability in training the COM
iany TOR two months; The Dispatch Com
/; ny. Tor advertising; Thomas g. Ledth.
Academy free one night through the Dis
fatch Company; Colonel John Murphy,
Murphy's Hotel: \. W. Archer. Exchange
Hotel, The Richmond Tim-s. State and
star for advertisements and notices. the
treasurer and assistant treasurer of the
Academy Mozart Academy Orchestra.
usfers. and stage hands for their sre-
vices one niGLt. Mr. Juan Pizzini for
printing tickets. Nr. Waller scott and
Ncssrs. Savage Homs Tor furniture;
Messrs. prewry, Hughes and T. W. Tig-
nor's sons for decorations, Chesapeake
and Ohio. Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac. and Pennsylvania railroads
Southern Express Office and Postmaster
W. II. Cullingworth for courtesies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
PERSONAL dND GENEEdL.
Interesting Facts Al ont Richmond's Gil
Zens and Other Matters


Mr.. d. II. Jackson. OF Petersburg. is IN
the city.
Mrs. ". 4. Cheatwood who has been
quite Ill., Is very much improved.
Mr.. Daniel O'Donnell is still suffering
greatly from rheumatism, and is unable
to attend to business
Mrs. DR.. Alexander White. Of Lcxing-
ton Va Is on visit 10 her father
judge b. Il. Wexford.
Nr. Lewis d. Nelson. Jr.. Of Culpcper
is stopping with Mr. Russell Chelf, los
and los north Pine street.
Paymastcr Charles c. Thompson.
United states navy, Is in the city, visit
ing his parents and other relatives.
Miss Fanny J. Taliaferro. of Glasgow.
scotland, ls guest Of her cousin, Mss
susie 5. Wexford. No. ili west Grace
street
Mr.. W. r. Bundick. state Deputy chief
Templar /. .. g.. r.. OF Onancock, Va,
will arrive I'm Richmond to-day, and will
stay here week.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson will not be able
- attend the conference to be held at
Roanoke on the 18th instant touching q
proposed constitutional convention.
The Geographical Society of Richmond
College postponed IT'S annual excursion
10 Yorktown. via the West Point and
Baltimore boat line to-day, owing 20 the
recent heavy rains.
The executive committee OF the Bap-
fist city Missionary Society Will hold
its monthly meeting tonight al tho office
Of the president, Mr.. Josiah Ryland IN
the Capitol building
The Rev VI. Ashby Jones. son of DR. J.
William Jones, who left the university In
March last 10 become pastor Of the Bap-
list church al Bardst0wn. KY, Is % be
married Tuesday. MAY eth. 20 Miss May
Turner OF Silver Greek, KY
Mr. W. T. Bundick OF OnancOck. AccO-
mac county. the State Deputy Chief Tenn
plar of the Independent order OF Good
Templars, has promised 10 come 10 Ricn-
mOnd I'm the near future and deliver a
lecture on temperance
Messrs Conway r. Sands and II. NJ
Smith. Jr.. who have charge of the
prosecution Of Smith. alias Parker. viii
ask Judge Barham 10 require Smith 20
pay the cost of the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings at Emporia, ON May 10th.
All members of the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities are
earnestly requested 10 meet on Saturday,
May an. at 4.5O O'Clock +. NJ. in the
Virginia Historical Society rooms, iOi
east Franklin street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

Warrants for rho Arrest of Fifty No,folk
saloon k~spsrs.

NORFOLK. VA. May 2.-Spccial.-The
chief Of Police has secured warrants for
the arrest Of more than nifty liquor deal
crs charged with violating the new liquor
law passed by the Council The specific
charges are that they have not put up
signs warning minors not to enter that
they have kept open after y o'clock. and
that all the saloons are not located in
front rooms opening on the street. There
appears 10 be a general crusade. and IL
quOr dealers are being hauled UP 20 an
swer the charges OF selling 10 minors.
selling on Sunday. and selling without a
license. The Chief Of Police says that ne
will secure fifty other warrants to-mor-
row, and that the law will be rigidly en-
fore ed.
movement Is on foot 10 have the city
Councils adopt an ordinance giving to
the infOrmcrs In cases Of violations or
the new liquor law. onc-half Of the fine,
and there IS still another movement 10
eve them all OF The fines In sucn cases.
The minimum fine Is 80 and maximum
500. and II is thought that such an Ordi-
nance as one or the other Of those in
dicated would greatly stimulate private
detective work. II is said that the move
ment originated with the better class Of
liquOr dealers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
THE POPE'S SUCCESSOR.
ONE TO BE CHOSEN WHO WILL con
TINUE LEC'S POLICY
The Holy Father Communicates an i"-
portsnt Political Testament 10 the Oar-
dinsls and the Heads OF Or e-s.

LONDON. May 1.-The Standard has on
tanned some details OF a document wnicn
the Pope is said to have communicates
n the Cardinals and the heads OF or
ders This document. the Standard is IN
formed. has the form of a political tes-
lament. II recalls the condition OF the
Papal See when Leo Kill was elected
The apathy Of the powers showed II
saws. the necessity of the Papacys TAX
ing A position which would prevent us
absorption by the new order OF Things
Instituted in Rome.
TO MAKE CONCESSIONS.
Therefore, continuous efforts were MAJ
10 associate other governments WIN NV
Papacy in making such concessions d
the times required II appearances VIZ
NOT always favorable to this lire OF con-
d,ct ,he document saws II has been
gradually justified, nevertheless, by the
facts. as any other line would have lower
cd the Papacy, which would then nave
been subjected 10 sympathy, instead Oh
remaining in a superior position. ne
document continues. according 10 inc
Standard, substantially as follows.
'Even If Temporal! power has not oeeh
attained. the Papacy has arrived at
situation enabling il. when the opportuhe
moment shall come, to dictate conditions
and the same calm. prudent line Of ac-
ton Will conduce stu further to that
end. II followed undtered.
roPE LEo', SUCCESSOR.
The document warmly appeals to the
cardinals when they gather In any fu-
ture conclaye. to keep this ideal and con-
tinue this policy. as well as 20 hasten the
election OF the next Pope, without allow
ing time for outside intrisues and the
Jealousy of powers to influence the car
dinals' vote and hampe, the chosen one.
The whole drift of the document is -
secure the choice OF a successor who VIII
continue the present Pope's policy.
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been offered near the city OF Lyncnourg'
known as the Miller Park Place, contain
INK about j. acres. and w'tAih Nv
hundred yards OF the city limits. Eielir- :
OF these sites. In the opinion OF your
committee, Is well suited as A location
for a theological seminary. But, IN tle
opinion Of your committee, no proposi,lOII
for the removal Of the Seminary can
be considered unless, besides the 9iie ~
OF site. this board can be assured or
not less than $1,000. either from the
offerers OF the site or others.
The board approved the report OF the
committee, commended It's dilsgence' ana
voted 10 continue the committee WIN
the same powers and under the same
conditions az before.
This additional recommendation was
adopted
"'rhe board expresses its cordial APP
probation OF the courteous action OF
the faculty and board OF visitors OF the
University or Virginia and instructs us
committee 10 take the proposition into
consideration with the others"
II Will thus be seen that the question
principally now is as 10 the size Of the
bonus 10 be offered. and IL appears likely
that the site accompanied by the largest
amount OF money VIII secure the valuable
prize
The two competing sites from Rich
mond put before the committee were
supplemented. The bonus offered by the
friends Of the Ginter site was eight thou
sand dollars, land from Sherwood Park
TO the value Of SlO.OD. and land from
the property Of Messrs. Bissell and Hood
to the value OF 5000 The supplement
70 tho Highland Park site was 5000
in money.
The specification OF SlO0.00O as a requi-
site 10 accepting an offer for removal
was entirely in accord with tho wishes
OF the Richmond people. Including the
money mentioned above. Richmond al
ready mas $1,000 for the purpose. Dr..
Kerr with whom / talked, estimates
that they can raise an additional 5000
IN tich'ond and another $1,000 In the
states OF Virginia. Maryland. and North
tarQh'i. an Of which have an interest
in the institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
TOH A fKEI ->ILTtR BLOU-OUI
A Movement to Counieract the Eject OF the
sound Mo- ey 'ony-nti"n.
MEMPHIS. TENN..

MEMPHIS, TENN, May 1.-The Central
Binetallic League Of Tennessee was per-
fected this afternoon, and movement
set on foot TO call a free silver conven-
ton TO meet In Memphis June 18th and
l2th. An address has been prepared that
Will be circulated throughout the South
ern. Western. aud Pacific coast states
from which IL Is desired that delegates
shall come. In the preamble % the rosO-
luton fixing the date and call for the
conference the bmetallists say.
The enemies II silver have maIe extern
sive arrangements for a convention 10 as
semble In this city on the sd instant
under the delusive and misleading pre-
t,nce 10 protect aud uphold what they are
pleased to determine sound noney To
meet and cOunteract as far as possible
the effort OF this movement n has been
determined IN a public meeting OF the
advocates OF silver at Memphis TO call
convention OF representatives from all the
States OF the Mississippi Valley. the West
and Pacific coast 10 formulate and give
direction TO the overwhelming sentiment
which is now declaring for free silver
at ratio OF Is TO /.
All Senators ana Congressman from
these States will be invited. In addition
to the calling OF this convention, the
bimetallists to-day decided TO nave ca
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

The TAX Of Peter Prices pr ng -, mands
FIR Higher Wages


CLEVELAND. OHIO. May 2.-The Iron
Trade Review says to-day: The talk OF
better prices for lion. whatever share OF
IL has been realized I'M actual market
transactions has brought immediate fruit
I'm demands for higher wages. with an un-
uneasiness apparent i'm other directions
that promises soon 10 be heard from. The
Minnesota Iron Company has made a ten
per cent. advance In wages, but as IT'S
men were paid less than the rate az most
Lake Superior mines, this action may not
be considered a precedent The furnace
strike az Newcastle. Pa, continues and
at one Mahoning Valley furnace a de-
mand has been made for higher wages.
At other furnaces in both valleys the
wages question may be expected 10 come
up at any moment.
In connection with tie amalgamated
convention soon 10 be- held I'm Cleveland
an advance OF 80 20 70 cents I'm the pud-
ding rate is mooted. The wage features
OF The situation seem 10 support the adj
vance i'm price announced in various die
rectiOns. Further furnace strikes in the
valleys could result in a firm market
for Bcssemer pig.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
.dnn1N4 UoRnnh, 10 slRIhr.
Twenty Thousand Ter.ons VIII lie Ansc-
red and the Climbing Trade lsralyied.

Twenty Thousand l"ison@ WIZ ~ Nhe'
rcd and the Claiming Trade psralyied.
BALTIMORE. May 2-lndicatons to
night point TO general strike OF sat-
ment workers In this city, which wUl
affect directly on indirectly ~ '" pri-
sons. and paralyzo the clothing business.
Ropreseniativcs of the $500 striking coat
makers met "a committee from the cone
tractors organization today. AND agree
unOn the terms under which the strikers
win resume work IL was decided that
the two organizations present joint d'-
mand 10 the manufacturers tomorrow.
I'm tine event OF refusal on the pare
of the latter 90 accept the conditions,
thc garment makers union. through
General Secretary keichers. VIII can ont
the trousers and vest makers. which viii
throw out of work Outton-hoie workers,
examiners. sponsors and I'D of the various
persons dependent on these mechanics
for employment, and deprive the cutters
OF work also.
ln addition the strikers and lonfr1c-
tors claim that the big clothing dealers
will boz paralyzcl n their business oTcru-
tious. as "a -irike AZ this time means
that the Merchants can arrange no s'n'o
OF prices for their statesmen or drum
mors. and cannot even ger up samples fnr
these agents to exhibit ON the road.
Several manufacturers were seon to-day
and stated that they could not fIfai""
Prices on account OF hard times and while
they deplo'cl "a strike they could noe
rtssibly increase rates 10 is understood
that the contractors viii demand a1 m-
crease of from 90 % I'D per cent over
present prices.
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10 BONION IOWN.
About Ore Hundred Delega' es VIII O.
From rhs >fAtr.


ARRANGEMENTS are being made for a
hundred delegates from Virginia to visit
the Christian Endeayor Convention IN
Boston i'm July, and the probabilities are
that they will have 10 Toe enlarged before
the time to start.
In the convention hall, where each state
will have its headquarters, space = 10y
u feet has been allotted 10 virginia, ana
here will be opened "A bureau OF lnlOfhd-
ton and general rendezvous for Virginia
delegates Virginia Will be bounded on
the left BY North Carolina, South Caro-
Ina and Mississippi, on the rish. by
Connecticut. and IN the rear by Min
aeeota and North and South Dakota.
Each state headquarters Will be deco
rated and furnished by its own deiesa-
ton. .,..
has been secured the Virginia state trans
portation manager. and the delegates Viii
nave Their choice of COINS all RAN or by
steamer 10 New Ork, and rom t.e.t
BY boat or ran. The itinerary VIII lnclude
d two-days stay IN New fork, eA route.
and several side trips after the close OF
the convention.
The fare from Richmond by rail will be
SIS for the round trip. and $3.50 by boat
10 New York including state-room and
meals. and raj or boat from New YORK
The Indications are that the largest
number will 30 By boat, and accommoda-
tons have been bespOken Tor one hundied
delegates on one Of the old DONATION
new steamers from Norfolk. SATURDAY
evening. July 9th. They will have an IN
teresting programme OF religious services
on the boat during the day, Sunday. and
arrive in New York IN time for supper.
The delegates will spend two days IN
New York, where special receptions ana
entertainments VIII be given them by the
New York Christian EndeaVOrers al the
Marble Collegiate church and other build
ings in that city.
Accommodations for the Virginia dele
cation are being arranged Tor IN both
New York and Boston. All arrangements
will be made much more satisfactorily n
the delegates will notify MIR. Robert
Lecky. Jr., Of this city. the Virginia trans
portat.on manager. at an early date OF
their intention TO 80.
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Mr.. Nnyent al Rnydion-

BOYDTON, VA. May 2.-Special-The
Rcv j. II. NuGcnt. an evangelist OF
Richmond. closed last nieht very inter
estng and profitable series of religious
services at the Episcopal church IN this
place. Mr.. Nugent commenced his ser
vices on the 23d of April and has preach
ed twice daily since Attendance has been
very good. Mr.. Nugent IS a fluent and
very Impressive speaker and | believe his
labors among our people will be very
helpful TO the Christians and awak-
en- livelier interest in all TO do their
duty He leaves to-day for his home.