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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
COLONEL CARR DECLINES.
lie Withdraws when a Nomination Was
Certain.

RALEIGH. y. C., June 22-SpeciaI.-
To the great surprise and regret OF his
party. Julian s. Carr tonight gave to
Democratic State Chairman James II.
Pou tho following letter:
Il regret that just on the eve OF the
convention. In obedience 10 the wish OF
ms wife and In Difference 10 the desires
or my business associates who are ayerse
TO my entering politics. I am compelled
20 decline TO allow my name 10 &c before
tho Democratic State Convention for the
nomination for Governor
when the outlook for success was not
so bright. | could not bring myself 20 de-
cline 10 lead what many regarded as a
forlOrn hope. Now that conditions have
changed and the party seems almost GER
tain Of success. ] feel that | can ask my
political friends to permit me 10 serve in
the ranks and not as leader
In thanking my friends throughout the
State for their loyal and unsolicited sup
por;. which / shall ever gratefully re-
member, and profoundly approaching the
confidence reposed In me. | desire To add
that in the coming contest no man In
the State will endeayor 20 do more for
tho election OF the Democratic State and
national tickets in proportion to his OPP
pOrtuntiea than myself"
Colonel Carr thus refused a certain nom
ination on the iirst ballot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Married After Many Years.

crpcrNT KY, June 2.-Specia.,
Otto an interesting and remarkao,e w.
r., 81 rlace a few days ago III nc" ,, ',,
uins no,r the Letcher county ana W.
ei Sarnuel Baker. during the late wal, we"
, ronfederate soldier. barely
,.oars old. and in a skirmish near la,'.
So,rtbouse was desperately "ouhueu,
re ,sIl i'm at the home of man hdlneo
caueen but as he was visiting from hoi'o
-. ~ time caIleens daughter FANNIE,
,Lon sixteen. became Bakers at'ehud"'
and nurse. After several months ne
covered. during which time union "a
io,,o ,Vas formed between the two. Baker
went south, where letters were eN0na''7
cd for some time. when he was marri'u
10 a beautiful young southern woman
and lived happily together untll ld.e III
the fall OF last year. when she dled. iea'-
ing him alone. Baker then made imu'e-
diate preparations for his return TO har-
Ian county. the scene OF his first love-
who was then a widow.
Two weeks ago he returned 10 the Cal-
lcor home. where he was highly welcom-
ed Three days ago a country parson was
called in, and I'm the presence of several
hUncred people they were made "one."
near the same spot where over thirty
years ago. he was carried off the battle
ground almost llfeless.
They will begin housekeeping in a few
days at the famous old Calleen home,
three miles from the quiet little mountain
town OF Harlan Courthouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

declare his position regarding silver. nor
would hc accent the nomination for Gov
crnor. lie was written 10. and the ioi-
lowing telegram Was received showing MS
position exactly;
Your letter received. ! favor as l
have always done the free, unlimited,
and independent coinage Of silver al the
ratio OF Ii TO /. / have made no such
declaration touching the nomination as
you report. JULIAN > CAitk.
Leak the leader Of the negro boilers
AGAINST Russell. says that the size Of the
mass-meeting 10 be- held here on July "a
will surprise those who declare II Is all
- blow
Judge Spler Whitaker is an announced
candidate for Popuiist Governor.
CUMNOCK MINES.
Tho Cumnock coal mines are said TO
bo IN excellent condition. and new men
ara arriving 10 20 down into the mines
and work them.
4 Confederate concert Is soon 20 be given
hero 10 raise funds TO build a memorial
chapel at the Soldiers Home here.
Work begins al once on five greenhouses
at tho Agricultural and Mechanical Col
legs These are 10 test the forcing of
early vegetables
It is proposed that tho North Carolina
division OF veterans at Richmond carry
sprig of pine 10 be distinctive in the line
OF march.
Tho Railroad Commissioner Tomorrow
begins the work OF assessing for taxation
all the railroads IN tho State. There are
seyenty-siX. Values will be much in
creased
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Summer Sojourncrs.

virginia BEACH. VA. June 20
Special.-The following guests are at
Mrs. Burnetts cottage, at Virginia
Beach:
Mn Pnckney Williamson, Danville:
Mrs. John Pace and daughters, Danvile:
Mr.. W. 6. Pace and wife. Danyille Mrs.
John Small, Washington: Mrs. Archer
Anderson and daughter. Of Richmond;
Miss BEETLE Hayes. Mr.. John Addison and
wife. Of Richmond Mr.. James Ball and
family. Mrs. *. V. Burruss. Mr.. James
II. Scott and family Mr.. II. Campbell
and wife Mrs. Dr. Darlington. Mrs Stu
art Hume Mr.. Charles Strauss and fam
lily, all OF Richmond; Mr. Fred Green
wood and family Mr.. VIII Camp and
wife. of Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

Questions of Much Interest Discussed at
Their Last Meeting.

Many OF tho travelling men are out on
tho road. and the meeting Saturday night
WAS not as well attended as usual, yet
tbos. who did attend were very much
interested in the proceedings Of the even
inf. discussing measures by which the
interest Of the commercial world can be
bettered. They were interested In let
ters and communications from hotels in
Virginia and Georgia, ia which there were
expressions Of acquiesence 10 demands
made upon them by the organization and
from others who asked 10 be privileged
to advertise in the rooms OF the Rich
mond Post.
The main topic Of conversation was the
proceedings ~ the Torre Haute Conven-
tion. Aside from the business transacted
az tho natiOnalconyOcati0n, u Will not De
amiss 10 say that all those who had the
good fortune to attend were profuse In
their praises Of the pleasant reception
which met them and tho ctinuity Of the
happiness throughout their stay In the
beautiful city on tho Wabash. The ladies
OF Terre Haute distinguished themselves
by their graceful hospitality during the
convention. An elegant reception was
given tie visiting ladies' al the Terre
Haute club. and then they were taken
throughout the city in carriages and most
delightfully."- and tastefully entertained.
Hon. Russell Harrison. son Of eN-Presi-
dent Harrison. lives in Terre Haute. and
is president Of the electric street railway
lines OF that city. lie was very consid-
crate and kind 10 all during their stay.
and at the grand ball, which there
wcro one thousand couples, he was pre-
scented with tribute OF the esteem OF
the delegates IN the form OF sample
case made OK white roses and ornamented
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
BANK CLOSES ITS DOORS.
THE WEST POINT BANKING COws
PANYCAN'r PAY DEPOSfTORS.
The President Makes q Statement and
Hopes to Pay Everybody In
short Time.

RALEIGH. n. c., June 22.-Spe'
ciai.-Ths news here Of the dis
morning were quickly changed TO tho
shade of gloom by the following announce
ment on the doors OF the West POINT
Banking Company:
owing TO the demands OF deposl'ofs
for tho past thirty days. and the failure
to collect outstanding bills receivable II
has become impossible TO keep suihcien'
cash on hand to meet the checks. mo
bank is therefore forced 10 close, anu
place all bills receivable In the hanns
Of a trustee. who will at once proceed 10
collect the same A. .e..
The amount due depositors Is so.ssz;
bills receivable. $685.. There Is no dan
GER OF any one losing what Is due them-
We hope in a short time to pay all oe-
oosItorse in full ,,.,
,SigneD III. I. LEWIS, PRESIDENT
June %. 1906"
The bank was quite LITERALLY patronized
nv the citizens OF the town, ana some
from the surrounding country.
The failure is the main subject Oh con-
yersation here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

chiffon over pink. with little old.fashioned
tufts OF pink moss roses. pcepinS about In
the rufFics. II looked too drcssy for words.
a fluffy cover OF pale yellow chiffon sug-
costed "a primrose And attircd In cameo
silk and lace. 81 was very dainty
The craze for the Marie Antoncttc styles
have called forth perfect treasures in the
way OF hand-paintcd Marie Antoinetic
fans INST Of them decorated with deli
catcy.iinted figures. No
FROGS IN STYLE.
Cafd-casCs aud pockcthooks OF frogA
green leather. with gold clasps. are used
by the dcyotccs OF fashion.
Women who would die n Touched by
1.-Two frog are seen claspine these frog
Ike prcscntments with q lifc-or-dcath
clutch. ! certainly have seen these frogs
trimming q whole frock Frogs were no
tho collar-hand. again az tho belt. and
again at the side panels Of the skirt. and.
~ course. great iumpng-fr0g upon the
hat. But DO not expect such n costume
20 be worn, so why dwell upon 20. when
there are so many exquisite styles for
copyIng7
II were an American woman here en-
tirely for pleasure the pleasure Of buying
my summer WARDROBE should select the
finest decorated ivory fan ] could find. the
handsomcst paraaol Of Dresden and ivory.
tho most beautiful mcdallion-bolt. and "A
dog-collar OF Joined links Of gold and
some small glovc-buttOns Of miniatures.
These ] should pack i'm one box. separate
from everything else. and label the box.
''Io DO worn when ] want 90 be elegantly
stunning NINA GOODWIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
ClRROIL COUNT.
Liability of an Agent-DeieEates riee'e"
IN the Nsr,insvilie Convention

IuISVIILE, VA. June 2.-SpeciaI-
Tho June term OF County Court closed
last week with small crowd IN a'len-
dance. and but little business disposed o.
The case of j. l.. Walker vs.. o. H.
Robinson was decided at this term wnloh
settled a question of considerable hhpoi-
lance TO the people of this county.
The Alfred woollen factory In Nor'h
Carolina. was burned I'm the summer OK
1895: Mr. o. II. Robinson was agent
for the company. had had gathered
considerable quantity OF wool, ana sent
10 the mills, which was lost when the
IRE occurred. This was an action TO hoid
the agent liable for the loss OF the WOOL
but Judge w. +. Oglesby held that the
transaction was baiment, and as no
negligence had been proved. 1t must be
the bailor's loss.
Many others who had lost weel were
ready to bring suit III there had been tudg-
ment in this for the plaintiff.
The Democrats held a mass-mee citing To
elect delegates to the congressional con-
vention TO be held at Martinsville. Tho
convention endorsed Hon. G. A. Swanson
and recommended the free coinage OF sill.
yer at the ratio of rs TO |.
So far this has been the best season
In Carroll for years and all the farmers
are happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

Application for New Trial VIII be Made
To- Morrow

Some days ago Hon. George d. Wise.
who in conjunction with Judge II. w.
Flournoy and Captain \. Il. Guigon de-
Tended Mary Alternately in her recent
trial at Farmvile. wrote TO Judge Sam
uel T. Coleman. asking him to fix a day
for the hearing OF argument for a new
trial Of her case.
Captain Wise has just received a reply
from Judge Coleman fixing tomorrow
as the day upon which he will hear their
application. Judge Flournoy and Cap
tain Wise Will leave to-day at 1855
O'clock in order 70 be on hand when
court opens tomorrow morning. and they
expect 10 be able TO conclude their bust
ness In one day.
Captain Wise. when seen last night,
expressed the firm conviction that Judge
Coleman would not refuse 10 grant the
prisoner a new trial. He has been busily
engaged recently in preparing a petition
for a retrial. and states that he con-
siders enc point alone sufficiently strong
90 win his appeal
This point Captain Wise has submitted
70 three of the best lawyers i'm Richmond
and probably I'm the State. and each one
has expressed the opinion that Judge
Coleman will not be able 10 arrive at
any other conclusion than that the woman
Is entitled to a new trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Excursion This Evening.

The excursion which Will take place this
e,enin on the elegant steamer Pocnhon-
tas is for the benefit OF the Virginia Hos
pital. This institution vas organized
three years ago. and has done large
amount Of charity work since It's organi-
zation. The object Of this excursion, as
we'll as the other entertainments which
It will have. Is 10 enable ii 10 take
care Of more charity patients. The build
ing has been recently enlarged by the
building of an annex. and the old build
ing will be remodelled after the lst OF
July. when the r'sf,tal viii be close !
until the ist of September. while the old
building Is undergoing repairs.
The ladies will no doubt carry a large
crowd with them on the Pocahontas this
evening. Refreshments. hot fish supper.
and music for the entertainment OF all
who will go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

N'nNfIeNf. INN. iur ne ii"'''
PARIS. june U.-It ls 300 the thousand
anu ono utiIc accessories that go TO come
ploto toilet that tuc French" oman cN-
pictc toilet That thc froncn"oin'n cN-
gown ITSELF hut Tine way JOB "nich she
wears &c. Tho rnlafc OF tour dc con-
or tho addition of d. hr.ent bow Of ribbon.
oven DID, rnhIy-hucI hoiDro. French wo-
man finds very WtIe trouble in looming,
viii lend such an ar of fesuViiy TO
sombrc-hnca Tailor made gown.
ono man lrossmakcr has had be-
wItohng window r.tcn over entirely TO
these aaIriI.r cuniections. and thc color
inr Displaced. which WAS "a combination
Of green aud llue suggested very fogcinly
faoook-isathers.
MRS OVERS COLLAR
A week ago I saw Che very handsomcst
cn'iotc that ho exhibited on Mrs. Dyer.
Sho Is. j understand the great New York
beauty whose p0rsit 90 the exhibition
was stared at neht and day. 10 suited
wonderfully hor charming type of beauty.
Ip This coIette. too. green and blue
wore So shHfuHy combined that one just
was conscious of tine harmOuizing ensemble
that's 500 snicuole Zoo peacock plum1ec.
The yoke OF tlc collcttc was OF chanecabie
ttneil. rf.eG ana blue very much sh.rrod.
merging into hieh Mcdicis collar Around
tho pointed woke were four fun fills OF
green NOUS cline dc sole, over blue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

All old V. NJ. I. boys" will be glad 10
tnow that among the coming veterans
win be Colonel Clay Stacker, OF Clarks-
vile Tenn. Colonel Stacker was stu
dent AT the famous school when the bat
TALON was ordered 10 New Market, and
did his duty with the rest in that action,
60 full Of glory TO the corps. Since the
war he has resided ia Tennessee. and has
been horyred by being several times
elected city Treasurer OF GAINESVILLE. In
tho fall OF 81 he was elected captain OF
Company III" First Infantry. Tonnes
see National Guard, and was its com
mander during the bloody riots at Coal
Greek. In East Tennessee. He so fully
proved himself an accomplished soldier
during this campaign that he rose TO
the rank OF colonel. which he now holds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

Tho rain and wind played havoc among
the reunion decorations IN the city yes
tcrday.
The star above the entrance to the
Capitol was turned entirely around show
ing the hack instead of the front. In
some places the colors ran one into an
other making an manner of unts.
Alongside of the United states. Con-
fcdcrate. and other flags on a Broad-strcet
store yesterday was seen the flag of the
Cuban republic This shows that sym
pathy for Cuba lbre is not wanting in
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
The Traction lOmpany.

The cars Of the Richmond Traction Com
pany have been crowded ever since they
started and the comfortable cars and the
excellent roadbed have been the admira-
tiCn OF all
The siX-minute schedule now in vogue
Will be reduced later in tho week. by
which time the power-houso. which IS
now being run at only half IT'S capacity
may safely be taxed TO its limit.
The last instalment Of cars Us expected
- arrive tomorrow night, when the total
Of new stock will reach thirty-siX. The
trailers recently purchased from BostcI
are heint repaired and reprinted and
will be ready for the reunion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

The Rev Drs. Nelson ana Hatcher
preao he'd at tho First Baptist church. in
Norfolk. Sunday. 10 immense cOngrega-
lions. the former I'm the morning and the
latter In the evening. AT night there
was mass-meeting and the large church
was crowded in every part
The occasion was a special effort %
raise funds fer the liquidation Of a debt,
and over $1,000 has been added TO the
fund
Mr. Haddon s. Watkins, the popular
tenor Of the Grace-Street Baptist church,
went ever and sang several solos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
PrOpertY Transfers.

Richmond Robert Hewlett and wife 10
Margaret Hewlett. 30 feet on west side
Seventh street. between Preston and
Bates. s..
s. r. Lathrop's executors 10 John X
Jones. % feet feet on north side Franklin
street. between First and Second $4,000.
Southern Loan and Endowment Asso-
citation OF America 10 Jennie NJ. wife OF
J. F. Bggs. IS feet on east side Adams
street. between Clay and Leigh. s..
Henrico: James #. Bartons trustee to
Julia A. Schultz. block b. Barton Heights.
$500.
Emma +. Sisson. to Samuela. wife Of
Henry l.. Ainsle los feet on Second ave-
nue. (Meadow- Bridge Road. $685..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

The usual popular Sunday excursion
via the Chesapeake and Ohio route TO
Newport News. Norfolk and old Point
was more largely a-eh:ed last sunday
than on any previous Sunday OF the sea-
SON About sixty eXcursionists went TO
Norfolk. leaving the train at Newport
News and taking The boat across The
day at ola Point was delightful ln every
respect. Large numbers were in surf
bathing forenoon and evening. anr several
sailing parties were made up and enjoyed
this cXhilirating form of recreation.
white carriage drives were iudulaed So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

Funeral OF the Lady VINO Owned the Site
OF the Town-Sunday-sc oil Exercises.

OF the Town-sunday-sch.oI Exercises.
CRENE. VA. June Especial The
funeral OF Mrs. Catharine chamberiiss
was preached In tho Presbyterian church
yesterday morning by Rev. MIR. Epps, OF
Blackstone. Mrs. Chamberllss dled near
MELVILLE, in Nottoway county, on Satur-
day, at the home of some relatives. with
whom sho had been staying The de-
ceased was in the seventy-ninth year OF
her age. She lived In Crewe for long
time. and owned considerable property in
this vicinity. II was from her that the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
purchased large portion of the land
upon which the town OF Crewe now
stands when they decided to move their
shops here and build tho town.
Children s-Day exercises were held at
tho Baptist church yesterday afternoon.
The children acquitted themselves very
nicely. and good collection was taken
up for tho Sunday-School and Bible
Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.
A PROMINENT MANCHESTER FIRM
GOES 10 THE WiLI.
Serious Accident TO Mrs. Robert Criddle'
A Pleasant observation-disclosures
and Briefs


Nj ANfHl RIiE DlItAI ll'nmtNh 'l'it7s
No. 1921 HULL STREET. BgATrIt BLoch.l
Mossr.. savory & Burgess, leading moi-
chants OF Manchester. who for a long time
past have conducted their business at No.
1915 Hull street yesterday morning hled
deed assignment in the clerks office
Of the Hastings Court. Mr.. l.. W.
Chcatham is named as trustee and TO
him Is assigned all the stock Of goods I'm
the store. an iron safe. three wagons. and
one cart
After paying the trustee . per cent upon
the proceeds Of the sale and money re-
ccivcd and collected by him. and fee Of
$50 10 Coebin & Wells. attorneys at law.
for services as counsel I'm this matter, and
the other costs attending tho execution
OF the trust. the following debts. claims
and demands are to be paid ga the order
and classes named. as follows:
THE CREDITORS.
First class-J f. Bradley. $50 Tor store
rent. American Homo Building and Loan
Company. OF Richmond. a note for So
and interest drawn by A. J. Burgess and
endorsed 10y j. j. Hosslerr. 20 note for $50
payable July :. 1s9G. drawn 10y savory g.
Burgess. endorsed by j. j. Hessler: also
another note OF 500 drawn by .. ".
Savory. endorsed by o. A. Savory. In
event that the proceeds arising from and
under this trust arc insufficient 20 pay
of tho debts above mentioned I'm the
first class in fun. then the same shall
bo paid by said trustee pro rata. After
the payment and satisfaction of the debts
enumerated IN the first class the trustee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
SfLDLK DELfGiTES,
A. c. Avery Endorsed for the Supreme
I;ench.

WELDON. y. c.. June 2.-speciaI'-
The Halifax County Democratic Conveh-
ton to-day elected delegates TO the State
and Congressional conventions
delegates 90 uninstructed but are 70
vote only for a candidate who iavors tne
&c coinage Of silver at 10 10 l. iesa'u''"'
Of the action OF any other ha''on,
= Averv for the Supreme Court bench.
10 conntv ticket was made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

hy not "a few. who took the opportunity
of visiting some of the interesting places
at and near the Point
The management of the hotels at Old
Point are extremely courteous ar,l
olngug 20 cXcursionists and with the
various facilities and attractions onercL
these poular Chesapeake and Ohio sum
day excursions Will afford means OF
recreation and change TO AN who care
10 avail themselves of the weekly oppor-
tuuitv.
Among -ose registered AZ Hygeia were
Mr. George Schocn. u. Theodore Ely
SON. d. *. Ellyson. Jr.. Mr. and Mrs
Frank w Christian, MIR. ana Mrs. o.
MoCmcu. the Misses Cameron. James D..
DtKuy. r.. II Gaines, Arthur s"rlton
WHY. George a. Gibson. G.. b. Stacy,
A. j.. smith ". Tallcy. oscar Weisiecr,
Miss Damle Stern and X. II. stoltz and
party.
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was TO have been held to day. The pris-
oner waived examination, and he Is heli
for court.
Graeg and Franklin. who are held Tor
the murder OF Fogg Green. were taken 10
Charlotte Jail for safe-keeping on the
afternoon train. as the sheriff appreheno-
ed lyDching II not removed at once.
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with 1no o.. J.. A. Of \. initials formed
Oi blue flowers.
Tho convention did considerable work.
and amendments of great and value and
Importance were added TO the constitution.
Nashville. Tenn, was selected as the
next meeting place for the eighth annual
convention.
In reply TO the question put TO the
Nafi0uhaI President. John \. Lee. hy the
Chicago Tribune. what do commercial
travellers want from railroads. and why
should they have it2' lie said they want
aga interchangeable mileage ticket; they
want the friendship. cooperative sympm-
thy. and active and considerable aid OF
the railroad companies in building mp ana
developing the commerce of this country
including an extension OF its railroad Ia
cilitie' because commercial mcu are pro-
fessional promoters OF the prosperity OF
the people. and the most economical
prompt and practical medium of eN-
change between an the people for the pro-
ducts of their labor. Because they are
the recognized representatives Of coin
mcrce and its great upbuildms and civil
ling power and are as essential 20 the
prosperity and growth OF railroad inter
ests as the railroads are 50 theirs. They
ara practically ana constantly acting as
freight solicitors for the railroads, and
40 tho same time paying the railroads mil
lions of dollars for tho privilege OF so
acting. They should have them also be-
cause they arc willing 20 submit 10 all
reasonable and fair restrictions as 20 use
Of such mileage tickets. Though manu-
featured and agricultural products have
declined I'm value nearly 30 per cent. In
ten years past. there has during that
time been no corresponding reduction.
and i'm fact no reduction az ALL IN pas
senger transportation rates.