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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

Johns baptism. standing on the crest OF
the Judean mo intains. contemplating III.
nj. toric panorama lying before him. Al
his feet lay Jericho. the scene OF Joshua
Victory: "A little further OF. Gilgai, where
the ISraelites encampsd ana renewed the
ordinances OF circumcision ana the rasS
over. In front OF II, the Jordan wound
~ way towards the Dead Sea, which lay
silent in the distant south.
The eastern horizon was walled In Dy
tho mountains OF Moab. one of the peaks
of which was Pisgah, from whose summit
the noble soul OF Moses took It's Night 10
heaven. and II, which his .irei pooy
found grave dug by the hands u
angels. ,.,,
three thousand feet 10 the plain. the at
m,sphere becomes oppressiyely warm, Tor
ua are twelve hundred feet below the
level Of the Mediterranean Sea. our
tents are pitched I'm an orange grove
the trees hanging with rich, ripe irui''
and all about US bloom the flowers LOT
which the plain of Jericho has ever peen
famous. .,,
we take our plunge into the Shiny wa
ters of the Dead Sea, where IL Is inpos.
sible 10 sink. and are glad 10 repair a.
once TO the Jordan ana WASH o'. INC
sticky salts of the sea In wnieh 10 iouio
no living thing ., % hs-
hold when the thousands OF men, women
and children rush at sunrise INTO Tue
Jordan for a bath. In what they CONSIDER
the sacred waters OF the river.
Here long ago. John. the Hermit OF 'he
Dosert preached TO mulutudss, ana mere
he baptized Christ. and here Goa pap
,tzed his Son with his holy spirit. IN
Quoting him into his Office as Meuia,o'
and Messiah OF Israel and of the worsu'
The singing, led by Miss Lillian
trough. under the direction OF froi' ~
Y. Clapp. was exquisitely rehueieu' 80 80
u,,th fne effect. This has become one Oh
~ hast choirs I'm the city Its members
orc Miss Lillian Yarbrough, soprano
Mrs I y. s Hume. alto: MI. west 'e"-
or and Mr.. James Lynch. basso.
Dr Kerr's lecture on next SUNDAY nisns
,,,u be on ..The Judean Mountains tiis
hau,ts Of robbers and wild beasts inc
scene Of the temptation OF CHRIST
In the morning Dr. Kerr preacheu on
r,sa,,, xlix. S-"The redemption OF theii
so,,l is precious, and It ceaseth ioreNel.
lie closed with a description OF the iul'c'
al Of a lost soul that had sl''neu """'
its day Of grace. .,,,,.e,
OTHER SERVICES.
rho Roy J. Calvin Stewart preacneo 10
,wo large congregations at the churcn
~ tho covenant on Sunday. AZ ''e
,,,or,ir- service his text was Matthe" W.
~ and al night. Galatians i'll. -. a.,
Rev. James Cooke preached AT ,,o , or,
Marie, Hall. In the morning ms No
was Proverbs xi 80, and at night a. w
request Of the Good Tempiars. ne ~ 49,,
ed on "Intemperance, from e'o
Fphesians xviii. SIS. ,,~oocned
De-, Mr.. G. NJ. Chumbley preacns"
- at westminster church. IN tno
80 his text was Matthew xi, 90
an md I'M IN the afternoon Psalms iioth chap''
9Th verse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
Officers Elected.

At a recent meeting OF the Commandery
of st. Andiew. No. l73. Knights 1 r'plar
the following officers were eiects't:
j. j. English. Jr., eminent commander
John NORM Taylor, generalissimo; II.
Boykin. captain-general; James Y. Fair
prelate: G. a. Nesbitt, senior wGrdeh
Thomas Whttet. junior warden; George
W Foe. treasurer; George G. jefferson
recorder: II. Theodore Ellyson. standard-
bearer: Sol. Cutchins. sword D 'ater
Frank l.. Montague, warden; w. r.
Curry. third guard B. r.. Allen seconI
guard: Pleasant l.. Reed, first gua.J
James l.. Phippen. captain OF quad j
\. Cosby, sentinel; William kriIse, stew
ard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
"CH RT>TfIN INiIf.'
Rev. DIR. l.. X. Thornhill says such
Thing j. Impossible.

Thing j. Impossible.
Rev. Dr. L. r. Thornhill. Of Manches-
fer. exchanged pulpits with Rev. w j..
wright -. d.. OF Leigh-Street Baptist
church. Sunday night. and delivered a
most instructive discourse on ila''a il
Iinion," After reading the fourth cnap-
ter of Ephesians. the speaker began "
saving that prior to the last meeting OF the
Baptist General Association ne mad Deen
asked 10 prepare paper on the suplre'
of "Christian Union. ana thal IT.
Wright had asked him 10 present The
same to Leigh-Street Baptist church con-
rregation Or Thornhill ably discussel
the subject. and i'm most I'M s.li... II
manner showed that while ChrlJudh
union was wished for by all Christians,
N was impossible for such thing 10
occur. A distinguished prelate IN lhe
Roman Catholic Church had said that
christian union was sreat ueal
THE Protestant denominations would
only be returning 10 the house of their
fathers" The same thing had been
said bv other church dignitaries or Nafl-
ous denominations, and made union seem
ingly easy from the standpoint OF those
VINO desired IL. provided all other denomi-
nations would sacrifice their denomina-
tiOnal beliefs and embrace ihat OF thoSe
who favored union.
DR. Thornhill expressed himself as op-
posed 10 surrendering one single docIri-
nal principle of the Baptists. or that OF
any other Protestant denomination, Tor
which men had shed their blood and
STRUGGLED for years. The speaker warned
tho Young people Of the Church against
being tossed to and fro and carried
about with every wind OF doctrine ~
the sleight OF men, and cunning crafti-
ness. whereby they lie IN wait to de-
The discourse was an able exposition
of Baptist faith, and plainly showed that
Nr rhornhill is Baptist from be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

proclaim the truth OF Jesus. though they
are repulsed and mlsused here. there ~
q Growing Day Coming Bye and Eye.
During the offertory. Mrs. Bringle sans
exauisitcly. "The Holy city. ana at the
conclusion OF the sermon all united I'm the
grand old hymn. "The Old, Old story
At midnight Sunday night pr. starr
left for Petersburg. business Of impor-
,ance recurring his presence In that city
carly Yesterday morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

only one plank. and that plank bearing
but one acknowledgements, Cuba SHAH
be free'-and that snatesman VIII roe 81,
the shoulders OF millions OF young men
10 the presidential office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

Rev. Father Francis. O. :. T.. from st.
Mary's Help Abbey. North Carolina, sang
high mass Sunday morning at ST. Mary's
church. Sunday night at o'clock solemn
vespers were held. after which Father
Francis delivered the introductory sermon
10 the mission, which is to continue this
week for the young people. The sermon
deeply impressed the large number OF
Catholics present The benediction closed
the service The singing OF the choir was
of high order Services will be held
every morning at and o'clock and 2:2O
In the afternoon and at o'clock at night
Rev. Father Andrew. o. S b.. assistant
priest a, St Mary's church, has returned
after a weeks stay at Buckners Station,
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

A Large Congregation Listens to His sixth
Lecture other Church News.
The usual crowd assembled on Sunday
night at the First Presbyterian church
10 hear Or. Kerr's Palestine lecture on
"The Jordan, Jericho. and the Dead Sea. "
He described Christ on MS way 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN SCHEDULE.
on and after December LIST train No.
80 viii leave Richmond 1f.2O T. NJ, IN
stead OF i1:iO +. NJ Train 4O2 will leave
Petersburg 5:55 \. ~, instead Of 6.Ol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

DO YOU SEE the testimonials written
bv people who have been cured Of various
diseases by Hoods Sarsaparilla2 They
point the way for you II you need a good
medicine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

HOODS PILLS have Won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy
action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
DR.. STAIRS INIIIALSERMONS
He Delivered Two Eloquent Addresses at
Bltaa-StTest Sunday.
4 Nan OF STRIKING ORIGINALITY.

MS morning sermon Was Upon what IL
f""or?' and At Night the "Trao Test
81 Manhood "-isOth Sermons Were
characterized by Beauty of Meta
phor and Depths of Thought.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
LET Us sYMPATHIZE.


What can we do about it? As indi-
viduals we can do something. Talk on
the right side OF this question. Individual
opinion makes public opinion, and public
opinion rules America. As a community
we can do something. Why not have
a rousing mass-meeting In the Chamber
OF Commerce and declare our honest
views and convictions in no weak. vacil-
lating, or mistaken tonesy Other cities
have done this. Where Is Richmond 5
patriotism. Richmond's enterprise? What
could be better than the adoption OF the
resolution unanimously passed at the
great mass meeting in New York. Here
IL is.
patty to the Cuban people in their strug.
gle for freedom and independence, and
we call on the President OF these United
States and on Congress. and request
them to grant belligerent rights to the
NV friends. our political parties are
hunting for a great national issue Sill
yer. they tell US. is dead; free trade and
protection are sleeping, sectionalism Is
done with. What. then. Ia an issue so
worthy OF a great party as the cry. Cuba
shall be free?" Let any great sfatesman
of any party step on platform with
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
ADMIRAL AS FIRE CHIEF.
One Old Sea Dog Cooly Directs the Fight Against the Flames in the Union
 League Building.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S.-E1ad it not been for the prompt action of Rear Admiral Richard w. Meade, Maj. A l.. Williams and other members of the Union league and the handsome club house of the league might be a pile of ashes. At 3:3( o'clock it was discovered that the rear end of the building was on fire.
 Admiral Redd was in the corridor and the admiral, who has more than once had to cope with fire aboardship, took com mand and ordered the alarm to ring to fire quarters" The entire brigade of the league responded to the call and rushed to the third story, where the fire para phernalia is stored. There were many members of the league present, and they rushed wildly upstairs to assist in quenching the flames. It was soon learned that the fire was in the annex chimney, where the motor which fur nishes air to the kitchen Is located, and in less than five minutes the room was full of excited leaguers and employees.
 Admiral Meade coolly directed the hose men where to place the stream, and the flames, after thirty minutes battle, were stified without other aid, and all hands adjourned to the captains cabin for re- treatments.
 The only casualty was a severe Wetting which was given to Coal Room Keeper Charles Ordsey, who got between the hose and the fire. The loss by the fire was only $500, of which amount $350 is the cost of the motor
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
BOY TRAIN WRECKER EXECUTED.
His Father Filings Himself Before Train.
 0thhr Mexican News.

St. Louis, Aug. 1S.-A special from the City of Mexico says: A boy named Garcia, who displaced stones on the track on the Hdalgo railway, the second time caught wrecking a train was executed today at Pachuca, under the new law suspending constitutional guarantees in the case of persons obstruetinG the pub lie mails or railway trains. Garcia s father has committed suicide by throwing himself in frcnt of a train. being frantic over the fate of his son. The new law is being universally enforced and the penal ty Is about to be inflicted in the case of Jalisco, for .obstructing the track of a railway.
 Governor Martinez of Pueblo makes public a statement of his relations with Editor Dimes, who was assassinated in the City of Pueblo short time ago. The governor shows that he had loaned Dimes money and had promised to aid him in being elected to the national con gress and besides had not pressed him for debts due the state treasury.
 General Roachke, who was judge in the Verasti Gui-Romero duel has re- fused to avail himself of his rights as Q soldier to be tried by military tribunal and submits to jury trial, although it is possible some of his political enemies may be drawn on the jury that may try him. His conduct is applauded by the press and public. Interest in the ap- preaching trial is increasing, and espe- oially as the testimony promises to be Sensa tiona1
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
ROLLING EASTWARD.
The Gigantic Forest Fires of Washington. Mining Camp Wiped Out
 of Life Reported.

Spokane Wash, Aug. 18.-Three Forks, a little r ming camp in the Spokane country in British Columbia, was entirely wiped out by the fierce forest fires, which continue to rage with unabated energy throughout the country north and east of here. The inhabitants left everything and fled for their lives, several families having arrived at Kasalo and Siocan more dead than alive.
 Rossland, B. C., was surrounded by the forest fires, and for two days 1t was threatened with destruction. But for the heroic efforts of the citizens the hust- ling mining camp would have gone. The flames are now past and travelling east in their terrible work of destruction eating up the grand forest, the cabins and homes of many hundreds of pros pectors and miners who are in the path of the fire. Reports of the loss of fife came into RosSlSnd and other mining camps, but no verificaticns of the re- port can be had. It would be remarka- ble, however, if some loss of life is rot occasioned by the fires which are now raging.
 Nothing has been heard from the little town of Saltez, in the Cour d'Alene coun- try, which was threatened with destruc- ton yesterday. It is off of any line of railroad and the burning forests cut off apv communica tiOn with it,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
HIS LIFE PAID FOR NINE.
SAM LEWIS LYNcHED IN FLORIDA
The lailer Is Killed by a Volley From the Mob-A Man of Many
 Crimes.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 1S.-A special to the Times Union from Jupiter, Fla, says: Samuel Lewis was taken from jail at Juno by mob at o'clock hanged to a telegraph pole in front of the court house and then riddled with bullets. The mob approached the jail with slcdge hammers and began to batter down the door. Seeing that they were determined to get in, Jailer Keyser threw the mob the keys. As the lynchers entered Deputy Sheriff Perkins, who was m the jail, fired at them. The lynchers fired a volley in return, killing Sheriff Keyscr. They then dragged Lewis from his cell, clad only in an undershirt, and lynch d him. the nude body Of the victim hung was cut down. The lynehers came ta Juno, which is on Lake Worth, in boats from Biscayne bay, the scene of Lewis crimes.
 Some weeks ago Lewis in cold blood shot down Ex-Tax Collector John High Smith and lis nephew, John Davis, be- cause they refused to kneel and apol- ogize for fancied insult The mur- derer fled to Nassau, but the English authorities got after him and he was taken back to Florida, but escaped. About q week ago he was captured after a fight. in which he killed Ret McGregor. one of the posse, and was himself Laiiy wounded.
 Lewis was native Of Vermont, but came to Florida from the west. He boastcd that he had killed two men in Montana and three in Texas. So, includ- ing Jailer Keyscr. Lewis was responsi- ble for the death of nine men. IL is said that Lewis was the first white man ever Iynched in Florida. The lynching is gen orally approved
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
SHE'S A SUMNER.
An Old Sea Captain Says the Valkyrie Will
 Win,

Gloucester, Mass, Aug. 1S-Capt. w. N. Wells of the schooner Helene G. Wells, which arrived from Grand Banks today, reports that at ' a. m. on August 3, when thirty-six miles southeast of Cape Race, he passed within a short distance of the British yacht Valkyrie. The Wells kept company with the Vallxyrie most of the day, but did not speak to her, as she dise played no signals to be reported. Cap tain Wells thought the Valkyrie was un- der small sail in comparison with her great hull. She had mainsai small jib and driver set, and under this short can vass sailed very fast. lis vessel is of the latest design and the fastest of the fishing fleet, but under full sail and in a moderate breeze she had all she could do to keep up with the yacht. When the Valkyre tackled and hauled by the wind was quite stiff and the sea lumpy, but Captain Wells noticed that she stood up remarkably well and easily went through the sea. She did not appear to have sus- tained any damage.
 Captain Wells, who has sailed all kinds of vessels, pronounces the. Valkyrie the most beautiful and slckest craft he ever saw and he would select her as the win ner in any race, although he hopes De- fender will win.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
DEFENDER WAS JOCKEY ED.
She Has Never Been Put on Her Best Gait, But
 Just Watch Her Tuesday.

New York, Aug. 1S.-The Defender was lowed to New Rochelle this morning from the Erie basin in the dry dock. She will be towed down to the Horse Shoe tomor- low morning, leaving New Rochelle about noon. Three full suits of perfect ly fitting sails will be put dn board.
 Some things have been learned about the Defender that will tend to relieve tn anxietes of all who have any fears oi the Americus cup leaving this country. II will be remembered that some days aga reference was made to the curious man. ner in which the Defender had sailed It was even hinted that the glorious boat had been jocl<eyed a little: that when she had full bridle there was load of lead in the keel, about which the public knew nothing whatever. This information was correct and it is pretty safe prophecy that people close to the man who is at the head of the Islin syndicate expect the Defender to defeat the Nigilant in most pronounced style Tuesday
 So far the Defender has been held back. She is new boat. Every spar, wire, block and sail aboard her was not only likely to break, but certain to stretch more or less, and it was not deemed wise to put too mrch strain on her at the first trial Tuesday in the first of the cup trial races she will cut loose. and yachting experts who are known to err generally on the side of conservatism expect her 10 beat the Vigilant by from eighteen to twenty minutes.
 The Vigilant was lowed from the dock to the Horse Shoe, where yachting wrecking company went down and cleared her center board. This required from five to six hours. When it was fin- ished the Vigilant was ready to put in at the Highland docks as fit and trim for Tuesdays race as it is in the power of the men to make her.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
THE FIGHT IN OHIO.
Brce Almost Sure to Call the Convention to 0rder-What the Latest Returns
 Indicate

Columbus, O., Aug. 1S.-Judgng from the reports from yesterdays primaries throughout the state and the gossip hero tonight by those well informed in mat ters political. it is reasonably sure that Calvin S. Brice will call to order the den cratic state convention which meets at Springfield next Tuesday to nominate full ticket.
 F The sound money men believe them selves to te in control of the situation. but the fight, which has been long and bitter, will be renewed with increased force upon the taking up of the business of the convention. The conventions have in many cases been attended by bitter strife.
 In the Cuyahoga convention at Cleve- land yesterday there was bolt, and in stead of 59 votes from that county next Tuesday, 11S delegates will clamor Tor admission. In this case the Brice forces will have to make their claims against the regularly chosen delegates before they will be permitted to take their seats.
 After the bolt the regular convention passed the following resolution, which was introduced by Colonel Sahlen, Tom Johnsons lieutenant:
 Resolved, That the delegation selected today be instructed to vote as unit for any movement which will lead to the 1Ctlfcnent or CtlNln .. foTlce as SelldtOl and as leader in the democratic party. In tho MusliiHgum county convention at Zancsville the dnti-Brice men were successful after a bitter struggle. The delegates, however are not all silver men, but the entire platform of last year was indorsed.
 At Akron he Erice men had everything tllcir own way, and the twelve delegates chosen will enroll a the bidding of Brice.
 Seneca county democrats in their meet ing at Tiflin selected nine silver and two gold delegates. There was much opposi- tion to Senator l}rice, and it is believed that all but .onc will oppose the senator.
 The silver men are not doing much talking, except to say that there will be many changes before the eighty-eight delegates give their names to the conVen- tion.
 Ex-Governor Campbell, who was first choice for governor, Is reported to have declined the fominatioE, on the ground of financial affairs. Paul J. Sorg Of Ham ilton is a strong second choice, while many think that in John II. Clark of Youngstown will be found the dark horse at the critical moment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
FOUR FAMILIES HOMELESS.

A Fire at Alexandria, Va.. Destroys $25,-
 900 Worth of Property.
 Alexandria, Va., Aug. 18.-Fire broke out in Jones' wood yard at 5:SO this even- ing, and before the flames were under control property valued at $25,000 had been destroyed and four families render ed homeless. Jones will lose $45OO and Atchison X Bro. $20,000 on a row of frame buildings. The fire engine broke down, and but for sudden change in the wind the entire block would have. been de- stroyed. Street car service was inter- rupted for several hours. The insurance is very small, mostly held in policies written by the Alexandria and Mount Vernon Fire Insurance company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
Our entire stock of Ladies OxfOrdS at cost.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th street.
Music at East Lake. 5-2o-tf
IS PROVING DANGEROUS.
Chicago Phycisian Condemns Fast Riding
 on Bicycles.

Chicago Phyc1Slan COndemnS faSt hlulng
 on Bicycles.
 Chicago, Aug. 1S.-"Bicycle riding, especially scorching, is likely to result In death to many lovers of the exercise, , says Dr. Reilly of the Chicago health de- partment. He has been making a study of the matter, and has made public his conclusion that bicycle riding has de- cided tendency to promote nervous dis eases. He also finds that the number of deaths from these diseases is increasing rapidly, and now is 360 per cent greater in Chicago than before the bicycle craze struck the city.
 "The, nervous strain upon riders who go through the down town district, lodging wagons and cable cars," he says, "is sufficient to render fatal some ailment which otherwise might never have been noticed. The strain of fast riding is as great as that upon an oars man in a race, and yet there are hun dreds of bicycle riders who often make fast runs, but who would never be al- lowed by their physicians to take part in a race"