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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

and Navy club. The guests invited to
meet the major general were the presi-
dent. members OF the cabinet. the Of
tloinis OF the District OF Columbia. the
visiting members Of the grand COM
mandery OF the Loyal Legion and tho
military attaches OF the foreign legn-
lions to the United States,
The presence Of the army and navy
officers In full uniform OF their rank
made the scene brilliant one. Secre-
tary Lamont was among the large
number who were presented during the
eveninu
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DEATH or 5. n. sINGLErAHr.
Heart Failure Removes wen
known Citizen of Lampnsns'

Lampasas, Tex. Oct. lI.--tSpecial)--
Mr.. s. Il. Singletary, prominent
man OF this place. and a member OF the
CITY council, died at his residence Tues
day night or heart failure. and VIII De
buried tomorrow by the Knights OF
Honor. OF which order he was an en-
thuslastic member.
HIS death is greatly lamented by the
entire community
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

Little Falls, n. Y, Oct 17.-west
Bros knitting mill at Newport was
destroyed by fire today. The loss Is
estimated at 1000; Insurance. $4,000;
The knitting mill formed the principal
Industry OF the village.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

ID. u. Kennedy aud Miss Maggie VIII
son United.

Arlington. Oct. 17.--tSpeclal)-Mr d.
II. Kennedy OF Fort Worth and Miss
Maggie Wilson Of this place were mar
ried here yesterday evening. in the
presence Of quite a number Of friends.
The ceremdny was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Bunch. The couple will make
their home In Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

Toledo, O.. Oct. i7.--At noon nearly
200 tool makers and machinists In the
bicycle factories struck for an advance
OF 10 per cent In wages. Every factory
in the city Is involved except the
Viking. which advanced wages Of this
class OF workmen last week.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS.
PARCHMANN HOUSE.
HEADQUARTERS for commercial men.
Rates Sc per day. Mira. c. NJ Pareh-
man. proprietor. ------- y
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statute will be presented TO the park
py hlr: Medill and will cost from $780,
600 10 $4,000 ana Is Intended to perpet-
ulte the memory of franklin ns the
father of American printing and jour-
nnllsm.
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NARROW. l. r.
CITY HOTEL.
t. ]. Chapel. proprietor. First-clas'
accommodations
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MT. CALM. TEX.
CITY HOTEL.
Flrst-class accommodations for tho
travelling public; good rooms. clean
beds and table supplied with the best
me market affords. Rates. 81 per day;
mari OF town. b. II. oates, proprietor.
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DAINGERFIELD. TEXAS.
SMITH HOTEL.
The only nrst-ci.,ss huiel in the city.
Headquarters for commercial men; por-
ter meets I'll trains; rates. s. lrr day.
J. H. Smith, proprietor.
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Conway, Ark. Oct. l7,-The Mercan-
tile firm OF l.. 70. Griffin & Co, OF this
place. assigned today. assets $4,000
liabilities $4,000.
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HENRIETTA. TEN.
KENTUCKY HOTEL.
Tho only nrst-class 81 a day house in
the city; near Missouri. Kansas and
Texas depot. II. n, Morgan. proprietor.
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DAVIS. /. T.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

DENIsoN. TExAs.
CENTRAL HOTEL
j. II. Mershon, Proprietor. 4OO-i0s Main
street. Rates 81 so and So 90 per day.
Special rates by week or month. Elec-
trio bells and all modern convenlences.
Sample rooms for travelling men. Head
quarters for show people.
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yYIfE, TEXAS.
COULTER HOUSE
House and furniture new and nrst'
class: In hsart OF bueiness taft % Inwn'
free sample rooms. fted With counters
opens ia-o hotel Office. Ratsz- s2.ve lPsA
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COMMERCIAL.


Meridian. Miss. Oct 17.-Broach
Brothers, the Oldest mercantile house OF
Meridian failed today. Liabilities $685.
600, assets $4,000.
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Houston. Tex. Oct. i7.-Cspecial.l-
The barn of j. ] Taylor three miles
from the city. was burned with its
contents this morning. Loss. $500. In
surance. $3.50
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DENTON, TEXAS.
HOTEL OATMAN.
Mrs. Ada Walden, propriotress. Only
ilrst-class hotel In the city. Rates. 81
per day.
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BELLEVUE, TEX.
MAJOR HOUSE.
Rates 81 per day; 81 per week. II. r..
Jordan. proprietor. First class accom-
modations. comfortable rooms, clean
beds, table supplied with the best the
market AFFORDS. Sample room for COM
mercial men.
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n'cago. oct. 17.--Jos. Mediil. pro-
.ed the Lincoln park commissioners
\ site in tho park for q bronze
rSass o Ren.s.aaln Fsanklip- TIE
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newly Appointed General Commando
ing highly nonored.

washington. Oct. i7-Major
General Nelson a. Miles. com
manaing thu army. was f'ven
. reception tonight By the army
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

Duluth, Oct. 17.--c. J, stucky, cashier
az mo susie Bank OF this city. Is miss
Ing ~ Il also about si5,eo9 OF the oanA .
mooey, - ;
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AUSTIN, TEXAS.
TYLER HOUSE.
POS East Seventh street. opposite 81,
Mary's academy; special attention to
transient custom; good meals, com.
Portable beds. commodlous rooms, po-
lite attention. Rates, $3.50 per day; 81
per week. Mrs. Lee Gordon, proprie
tress.
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MT. CALM, TEXAS.
CITY HOTEL.
Flrst-ciass accommodations for the
travelling public. good rooms, clean
hedg. and table supplied with the best
the market AFFORDS. Rates, 81 per day.
II per week. Convenient to business
pari OF town. b. II. Oates. Proprietor.
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ALBANY HOUSE.
First-class In every respect Table
supplied with the best the market af-
fords. Headquarters for commercial
men. Rates, 81 per day, James Mel
ton. proprletor.
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STATE HOTELS D.,
~ss-s---~00~-0o~o--NsesN~
ALBANY, TEXAS,
MELTON HOUSE,

s,,.~.>ooeS0s-e~y~,yY~s~y-
ALBANY, TEXAS,
MELTON HOUSE,
ARDAIoRE, l. II.
WIsNoR HOTEL.
lust changed hands. S. S. Tolson, for
merly of Quanah, In charge. Soliclts
patronage Of commercial men.
ALBANY. TEXAS.
ALBANY HOUSE.
First-class In every respect. Table
supplied with the best the market af-
fords. Headquarters for commercial
men. Rates, 81 per day, James Mel
ton. proprietor
AUSTIN, TEXAS.
TYLER HOUSE.
POS East Seventh street. opposite ST.
Mary's academy; special attention to
transient custom; good meals, COM
Portable beds. commodious rooms, po-
lite attention. Rates, sl.50 per day; VI
per week. Mrs. Lee Gordon. proprie
tress.
ATHENS, TEXAS.
BRICK HOTEL. Opposite Depot.
sample rooms for commercial men.
j. b. REILLY, Manager.
ALVORD HOTEL.
Everything lrst-class; travelling trade
a specially; rates, 81 per day. simp-
son Bell. prop.
BLUFFDALE, TEX,
GLENN HOUSE.
Only first-class hotel In town; has lust
been RENTED and remodeled; rates,
81. so per day; free sample room for
drummers. b, II. Finn. manager.
BOWIE, TEX.
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
First-class in every respect; elegantly
furnished rooms; menu unsurpassed;
rates, 81 per day; near Denver depot.
w. l.. MoIiain. proprietor.
BuRLEsoN. TEX.
CITY HOTEL.
Recently changed hands; thoroughly
renovated; convenient TO business por-
tion Of city; rates, y; headquarters Tor
commercial men. W. B. Dawson, prop.
BELLEVUE, TEX.
MAJOR HOUSE.
Rates 81 per day; 81 per week. II. r..
Jordan, proprietor First class accom-
modations, comfortable rooms, clean
beds, table supplied with the best the
market AFFORDS. Sample room for COM
mercial men.
BASTRCP, TEX,
HIGHsMITH HOUSE.
First-claHs In every respect, tnt ac-
commodations are the best In the city.
BARTLETT. TEX.
BARNHART HOUSE.
Newly built and furnished. we Invite
the travelling public 10 stop with US.
j. NJ. Barnhart. proprietor. formerly
proprietor Bartlett House.
BALLINGER. TEXAS.
| PEARcE HOTEL.
II. d. Pearce. proprietor. Terms, Si.sl
per day; special attention TO traveins
men: situated on the main street.
BELLS. TEXAS
UNION PACIFIC HOTEL.
| Fifty feet from Union depot; iirst-clars
In every respect: table supplied VIII
the hest the market affords: nicely iur-
fished: large sample rooms; heAalu.asnn Z,
tiers for commercial men. Hatss ~
per day. Meet all trains. J. y. fhii'
lips, proprietor.
| rtrfl cANTraW TfTTXAQ IN
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BELLS, TEXAS.
UNION PACIFIC HOTEL,
Fifty feet from Union depot, nrst-clarS
In every respect; table supplied WITH
the best the market affords: nicely FUR
nished: large sample rooms. headquar =
tiers for commercial men. Rates 800
per day. Meet all trains. J. N. Phii-
lips. proprietor
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pIG SANDY. TEXAS. .4a-4
WILKINSON HOUSE.
Mrs. Barrett. Proprietor. 800 per day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
CARLISLE ~ DEMAND.
He VIII spenk I'm New YORK N"'e
bcr fSth--ui1t.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. OCTOBER
rotary Carlisle has accepted an 'i,V'". 49,,
70 attend the annual dinner OF 'he -Ne"
York Chamber OF Commerce. on NoVe'n-
har 18Th He will deliver the princIpai AZ
dress on Sound Money. lie has "'
el,nea IN invitation TO deliver an ADDRESS
AT the Tammany Hall meeting on 80
her 92d as on that day he VIII oe M i
route with the President Tor AtIah.a' az
has also declined an inVltatoh ~. ~ ~
dress the labor union orgahi"a'Io,I 70
chicago on December 18th. on tne euvJ s.t ;
Of soInd money. stating that ABOUT ,n nd
time Congress will be opening mere an"
his presence will be necessary. a..
Secretary Carlisle has received az ILL,
N.itation from the Hurst Democratic ctup;
~ baltimore. Md, 10 deliver poiiuca,
address on Saturday. November Zoth, anu
IL is probable that he will decline TINS m
viiation. under the rule laid down ps
tho President that Cabinet oincefs anu
other government officials are not eX-
pected TO make political addresses out-
side of their own States. -,
Senator Hill appeared before tne SUI
nrcme t'ourt of the United states TO-DAY.
In argue a question as to allowance OF
interest on a war-claim Of the state on
New York Involved in the case IS the
question recently discussed by comp
troIler Bowler in his opinion in the sugar
bounty case az to the power OF the ue-
partment TO refer TO. the Court OF Clallns
such cases as this one without the rlth,
OF appCal to the Supreme Court from inc
Judgment Of the Court Of CLAIMS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
DOUBLE WEDDING.
Episcopal CIergymen Marry Sisters
nj stanton.

STAI-NTON, October E.-(Special) ,
Emanuel Episcopal church wae crowded
this afternoon. when was solemnzed the
weddings of Miss Fannie Minor, OF Baltl-
more. to the Rev. James Fits Plumner'
of oxford. y. c.. and Miss Annie Minor
her sister, TO the Rev. Andrew GlasseH
Grinnan, Of Point Pleasant w. Va. The
brides are the daughters of DR.. c. l.. {.
Minor. of Baltimore. and the grooms are
young clergymen of the Episcopal CnurCh
AT / oc.ock the brides entered the
church, Miss Fannie Minor. leaning on
her fathers arm, and Mr.. Berkeley
Minor. of stanton, escorting his niece,
the other bride, Miss Annie Minor. Ar
irving at the chancel, the ushers In pairs
separated. two TO the left and two to the
right. The clergymen officiating were the
Rev William Gardner. of Dorsey, Md.
the brides cousin, and the rector OF
Emanuel. the Rev Robert G.. Jett
Mir. Plummers best man was Mr.. Game
ron McRae, Of oxford. n G.. IAN, ana Nj Mr.
Grinnan's best man was his brother, MI
Daniel Grinnan. of Richmond.
THE USHERs.
The ushers were MI William Huger, Of
Charleston, s. c.: Mr.. John Bryan. Of
Henrico county Va. Mr.. Theodore Car
nett. of Norfolk, and the brides cousin,
MIR. James Fontaine Minor. OF stanton.
Mr.. Frank X. WepD presided at me
Rride' as the wedding party entered the
church.
Some Of the relatives and friends from
a distance at the wedding were MISS
Mary Minor. OF baltimore. aunt of the
brides: Misses Harriet and Eliza Gardner
of Dorsey, Md: MIR. l.. NJ. Blackfoni, OF
Alexandria; Miss Mackall. OF Alexandra !:
Misses Georgia and Nina Grinnan, sisters
Of tho Rev. Mr. Grinnan, AMI Mr.. Ed
ward Fontaine. Of Hanover. Va.
THE BRIDES DRESSES.
The bride OF Mr. Plummer wore a
handsome travelling dress OF dark-Sreen
crepon, trimmed with cafe au lait lace
and hat and gloves to match. Her Sis
ter's dress was a stylish suit OF dark
blue broadcoth. trimmed in velvet and
butter-colored lace; hat and gloves 10
match The church was tastetully de
corated with cut-howers and potted
plants. The wedding party left on the
afternoon train for visit to the eastern
cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
LUNENBURG COURT.
Several Felony Cases-Thc Pollard
Money Again.

LUNENBURG COURTHOU 81, VA
October 17.-fSpecial)-Th County Court
Judge George c. organ presiding mas
been engaged ever since Monday last III
trying criminal case To-day X. ii. ASH
worth, who was indicted for felonious as
sault upon Allen Watts. a negro, was con-
ylcted and sentenced to the peniten.iarv
for one year. There are several felony
cases vet to be tried. 4 lengthy petition
signed bv the people OF LunehourS, mas
been, as you know, presented u JUS
organ. asking him TO remove me ~ Isu,n-
ers, Solomon Marable. Mary Apernath!
of the murder of Mrs. Pollard, from inc
iail of Richmond city. The Judge mas not
yet acted upon the petition, ana IL Is hVt
known what action ne Will take IN re-
gard TO the matter. The rumor. puDlShei
In the public press. That the IoildIi !
money has been found, cannot be traced
To any truthful source. IL VIII De femeih-
bered that Solomon Marable stated as a
witness I'm the Pollard murder triaus thdt
Mary Alternately said. after .he hlu ,,,,1r
derers from Pollald's house, i am ne
head of this money, and am gong down
IN Lunenburg, and as soon as lhls tnthS
gets quiet | will call you all tose'htI
Pokey Barnes and divide the money.
Mary Alternately did go down IN l.unen-
burg. as she said, TO the house OF jesse
Rem. who married her husband slstt r,
and was arrested mere. chais VIZ VIZ
being implicated In the murder. 1t w
thought, therefore. that the stolen money
was carried TO Jesse Renn's by Mary
Alternately after the murder.
The people OF this county, with rev eN-
captions, believe that the parties cohVi no,
brought out on their trial tends strongly
10 establish their guilt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
NARRIAGI IN MARTINsNlLLE.
Wright--Drewry-T Social Event
OF the season.

MARTINSVILLE. VA, October Il
1Special) --Christ church was yesterday
the scene Of the most brilliant social
event of the season. when John Ashby
Wright led to the altar Miss Flora Reid
Drewry. and the twain were united Ia
marriage by Rev Alfred W. Arson, ac-
corJing 10 the beautiful Episcopal cere-
mony. The church was elaDoIateiy ue-
corated and brilliantly lighted. making
a scene truly enchanting. promptly az
the appointed hour. to the soft strains OF
Nendeissohn's wedding march. the BRIDAL
PARTY flied into the church. First came
The ushers-fourteen in number-and TOOK
their positions to the right and the left.
Thev we're George |. Dillard Il. l.. Lewis
/ ID. Stultz, j. W. jameson. T. q. Burch'
L. d. Daniel, r. W. Blair, Samuel Hair
sion W. II. Gravely Harden Hairston,
viii Scott. r.. F.. Hall. John T. Penn.
and p d. Daniel Then followed down
the right aisle the groom. with j. W.
Daniel as best man. At the same time
the bride. with her sister, MISS klzzlah
Drewry. as maid Of honor came down the
left aisle. meeting the groom at the chan
Gel.
The bride Is the youngest daughter of
Dr and Mrs. f. NJ. Drewry. She Is a
magnificent-iooking woman, besides be-
ing known far and near as a woman OF
beautiful Christian character. she was
handsomely attired In a lovely gray
travelling dress, and carried in her hand
a prayer-book and hymnal.
The maid of honor, Miss hlzzan DreWry.
who was richly dressed in black crepon.
is the ACKNOWLEDGED belle of town noted
for its beautiful women
The groom is an officer of the firm OF
J. ". Daniel Tobacco Company, and Is
a man greatly beloved by all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
THE SUFFOLK FAIR.
The Attendance the Largest in Its
HistOry-1he Races.

SUFFOLK, VA. october 17.-(Special.)-
The attendance at the Suffolk Fair to-
day was estimated at from 5000 to 4,cN.
being the largest in its history. There
were two racing events the first being in
the 225 class. mile heats. best three in
five. purse 500. resulting as follows: An
ME lawson, owred by :. Walton. OF
Falls Mills, Va, !. !, /; Lucy Ashby.
owned by Joseph station, of Richmond,
2 2 2; Jack Lucas. owned by J II. Paw
Ing. Of Philadelphia. T. 3, 3; Reddy Clay,
owned by NJ. II. White. Of Edenton, y.
C., 3, 4. l. Time. 2:25. !? % ii. and 2:27.
The second event was 2:2o trot and
2:22 pace. mile heats best three in five.
nurse 5000 resulting: Allendore /. |. /:
Prince G., owned Ly Joseph station, Of
Richmond. Va. 5, 2. 2: Julian May, own
cd by NJ. II. White. of Edenton. \. G,
.. T. 1: Wilbooka. owned by Samuel Wal
ton. Falls Mills. Va, 3, 3. 8; Walter
Drake. owned by Lawrence & Atkinson,
of Suffolk. (, 5. distanced. Time, 2:22 II,
225 Ia, and 2:2l i-2
The most notable event was the break
ing of the State trotting record of 2i9,
which was accomplished by Samuel Wal
tons Katharine Leyburn, she making the
mile in 217 Ii. thus lowering the record
! Al seconds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
HE DRANK LAUDANtM.
4 Petersburg Young Mans Rash Act
The Murder Mystery.

PETERSBURG, VA, october l"-tSpe-
cjal)-Mr. William Beasley. weli-kho"h
young man, residing with his parents
at the corner OF West and Shepherd
streets nearly lost his life last night
from the effects Of large dose OF lau-
danum. which ne swallowed
There was a vial on the mantel IN
his room filled with nearly an ounce OF
the deadly drug, which he drank. lie
ten threw the empty bottle downstairs.
The noise made by the falling OF the
bottle aroused one Of the inmates OF
the house. and an investigation Mas
made as 10 the cause of the noise me
bottle was found at the bottom OF the
stairway. ana suspicion was directed
TO the room of the young man. ana
when II was entered he was fouiid III
4 semi-comatose state. physician was
Immediately summoned. VINO worked upon
MIN four or five hours before the danger
POINT was passed. He is much better
to-day.
TO BE HANGED FOR MURDER.
Robart Ridley. the negro who muir
dered Mr.. William Williams, we'll
known and respected citizen OF Sussex
during Christmas week of last year, AT
tho latter's home, near Hiida, Will be-
court house tomorrow.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.
Mr. Reuben Rufin, aged Il years. on,
Of our Oldest and most respected citi-
Gems. and a merchant of long standing
and honest repute, died this Afternoon
AT his home, on Halifax street. h.
leaves many relatives and friends tc
mourn his death.
THE MURDER STILL A MYSTERY
The manner in which William NJ. Wood
whose body was found last Tuesda.
night in the coal-car of a train which
arrived here from Norfolk. met his death
has not vet been explained. The men ar
rested last night on suspicion OF being
implicated in the murder were to-day dis
charged by the Mayor. Detective Barham,
OF the Norfolk and Western Companys
force at Norfolk. arrived here this morn
ing and on his statement the suspects
were given their freedom.
A PLEASANT OCCASION.
Powhatan Starke Lodge. No. 12i. An
cient Free and Accepted Masons. hac
very pleasant and enjoyable enter
tainment tonight. at which the members
OF sister lodges were guests.
The occasion was for the comforting of
the degree OF Master Mason Daughters
on a number of ladies who were entitled
10 that privilege. There was a large
attendance OF Masons and ladies.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Mr.. Golden Morrison, eldest son OF Mr.
II T. Morrison. Is critically Ill OF ~
phoid-fever at his home, on Hinton
street
The frame dwelling on Market street
occupied by the Misses Hall, was par
TALLY destroyed by fire this afternoon
The fire was accidental. The loss +
covered by insurance.
William Sanford. a youth OF this city
was tried and acquitted In the County
Court OF Chesterfield to-day, Of tho
charge Of criminal assault.
In the Hastings Court to-day Judge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
THE HILL CITY.
An Address from General ROsser-
Injunction Refused.

LYNCHBURG, VA. October H-(Spe-
cial)-General Thomas l.. Rosser de-
livered an address TO a large audience at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall tonight on the subject Of the war
From Manassas TO Appomattox." The
object Of General ROssers lectures Is TO
arouse interest in the proposed Confede-
rate memorial hail, 10 which Charles
Broadway Rouss, of New YORK, has
offered TO donate 10000 under certain
conditions Resolutions were adopted
praising MIR. Rouss for his liberality. The
resolutions were offered by Congressman
Otey. himself a Confederate officer Of
distinction.
James NJ Casey, an old and respected
Irish citizen, died to-day; aged 90. lie
was born in County LOngford Ireland.
and had resided In Lynchburg for forty
years.
An order was received from Judge Tay-
lor Berry, OF the Circuit Court, to-day
refusing to grant the application OF
Cameron and others for an injunction TO
restrain the city of Lynchburg from
guaranteeing $4,000 OF the bonds Of the
Lynchburg and Rivermont Street Railway
Company The city made this guarantee
under the recent contract for lighting the
city, and the proceeding was attacked
on the ground that it was not authorized
bV the charter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-18
An INTERESTING CASE.
The Question of Taxing Monastery
Iuuds-Nuuassasp Personals.

MANASSAS, VA, october l1.-tSpeciai)
Circuit Court adjourned yesterday. the
only case of interest that was on the
docket was test case in reference 10
the Bcnedictine monastery near here
being exempt from taxation. The Com
monwealth endeavored 10 have the de-
cisiOn OF the County Court reversed,
claiming that the 100 acres or valuable
land exempt would constitute too mucn
concession TO the institution. Judge Nlcol
decided in favor of the monastery. Inc
case. however, will be carried TO The Su-
preme Court.
Mr.. Robert Portner, who is spending the
winter in Washington. was In town yes
terday. He Is having erected at the NJ IN
street entrance to Anlaburg Park, his
paat.al horne here handsome gate-keep-
er's lodge OF brownstOn. and brick,
which will be completed in the near
future.
Miss Alice Maude Ewell. the authoress,
left her home, "Dumblane," near here.
yesterday, on a visit 10 the family Of
Colonel Ewell. in Williamsburg.
Mr. John j. Tillett, OF this place, Is
dangerously Ill with typhoid-fever at
Charlottesville. His father and mother
are with him.
Or. Il. +. Idew left for Martinsburg, w.
Va, this morning, where he was called
by a telegram TO see his daughter. who
was taken suddenly i'll at that place.