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officially open, and It has been thronged

oncially open, and II has been throngeu
night and day by the people who make
the wheels of fashion go round.
The Ardsley Casino is the effect of sew
eral causes. 1t is located near Dobbs
Ferry, some thirty odd miles from the
city. On all sides of it are the country
homes of millionaires-not ordinary mil
lionaires, but millionaires whose millions
are counted by the score.
During the last ten years it has been
a fad with these great men to buy i'm
mense estates along the east bank of
the Hudson river. This bank is some-
thing like 140 miles in length, and 1t
would seem that there was enough room
and some TO spare to give each of them
a fine home and a fair sized park. But
the customary greed of the millionaire
soon consumed all of it. The whole mat
ter soon developed into race between
the Astors, Rockefellers. Vanderbilts,
Morgans, Mortons, Goulds and others
of that ilk as to who should get the most
of 1t. Naturally prices went up with
sky rocket speed.
All of these people now have fine homes
along the Hudson, and when that much
had been accomplished they began to
look about for some of the pleasures of
city life. The first thing to have was
club house, something that would be
just as luxurious and just as exclusive
as the old Union club on Fifth avenue,
and something that would have a rustic
flavor. All of these millonaires hunger
ed for club life even when surrounded
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by the countless luxuries Of their pala-
tial homes. SO the Ardsley Casino was
projected. This was Just year ago.
Part of the Cyrus Field estate. the land
owned by the old Manhattan college,
and the farms of several small owners
We're purchased, and then George Par
sons, the landscape gardener of Central
Park, was employed to lay out the
grounds.
GILT EDGED OFFICIALS.
Officers were appointed, and they
speak for themselves as follows:
]. Pierpont Morgan, worth $G5 600, 900
John d. Rockefeller, $3.50, 600 900.
William Rockefeller, 10000 900.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, $4,000 900.
Chauncey NJ. Depew. $4,000, 900.
w. Seward Webb $50 900, 900
Edwin Gould, $13.000,000.
General sam Thomas, $3000,000
Henry Willard, $20,0000 900.
j. j. McComb, $4,000, 600.
Cyrus Field Judson, 81, ,000, 900.
Philip Schuyler, $3,000,00a
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story and a set of small windows at
the top of the half story the music can
be heard not only on the inside but on
the first and second story piaZZas also
ON the second floor are parlors and about
fifteen sleeping rooms. There are twen-
ty more sleeping rooms on the third
floor.
FOR FAIR WOMEN.
The second floor will be largely givea
up to the women of the families of the
members, and in this respect the club is
unique. There is a large sewing room,
in which, however, there Will be m ghty
little sewing done. This floor alsc holds
the clubs library, in which standard
works on sport and games play most
important part. There are a number of
small parlors and bathrooms also, and
these, with the bedrooms have, been di-
Vided into suites. Some of the rich men
whose wives have been IN the habit of
going to Newport for the SUMMER, leav-
ing their husbands to wreStle with the
cares Of business during the hot months
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Here is one Of the many stories about
Colonel North, the nitrate king, which
is told in Vanity. "One day he had an
appointment to meet John W. Mackay
on business Of Importance. and as was
usual with the English millionaire, the
meeting was arranged to take place at
luncheon. Colonel North was famous as
a good liver. and the proceedings began
with cocktails, followed by champagne.
'etcetera.' AS is his custom. Mr.. Mackay
declined wine and drank nothing but
Johannis. After the luncheon North re-
marked to friend: 'Mackay is very
nice man and has fine business head,
but I'll be hanged If I can see how he
ever made fifty millions on a diet Of
mineral water An hour later, Mr.
Mackay, having arrived at his house,
said to the same friend, Colonel Ochil-
tree): Colonel North is very fine man
and business executive of great ability
but am blessed if can understand how
he ever made fifty millions on diet Of
rum and champagne Thus did two
millionaires estimate their respective
advantages"
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1HR WAY OF THE WORLD

Two men went down to the sea in shin.
Flushed with the scarlet of drink ana
song:
A ribald jest was on either's lip
And their pulls at the bottle were deep
and strong.
A storm arose and the vessel sank
The sea retoiced in triumphant hate
And two fought death on a narrow nlank
That sank and shiVered beneath their
weight.
Then one cried out: ~ must leave you.
Jack; 'N'
You have babes and wife. but luckily
Have none who will mourn If ] come not
back,
And one may live. but one must die"
'True," said the other, my wife will wall.
'Tis a coward deed, but ! must live on y
Two hours later a passing sail
Took up the one but the other was gone
The blind world cheers for the man who
wins.
And looks not under the sea or the sod
30 II says OF tHe one that he died in his
sins"
While the other was saved by a loving
God. FRANK PUTNAM
Every man should read the advertise
ment of Thomas Slater on page 23 of
this paper.
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THE WAY M|L[|0NA|RES PLAY
A Great Pleasure House on the
Hudson
BILLIONS ARE BEHIND 1T
Some Of the Big Men Who Are Mem.
bers
Official Opening Of Ardsiey Cssino-AlI the
Luxuraes Of Fifth Avenue Club House
In the Country

NEW YORK, May 29.-Tomorrow the
very swell people of New York celebrate
Decoration day by officially opening the
Ardsley Casino. place destined to play
an important part in the society drama
of the metropolis.
1t is an entirely new thing, but its sue
cess is assured simply because it has
the driving force of boundless millions
behind it. In fact, its success has al
ready been demonstrated. For more
than two weeks the place has been un-
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SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
ceived up to June 10th, 1886 at the office
of NJ. Schwed clerk of board Of school
trustees, Los Nietos, Los Angeles county
for the construction of an additional story
to the school building .u Los Ni-tos
Good and satisfactory sureties VIII ne
exacted from the successful bidder for the
faithful performance of contract and
against liens.
The board of trustees reserves the right
TO reject any and al bids
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the office of a. NJ. Edelman, architect, 249is
South Main street Los Angeles and al
office of clerk of board.
BY order of board of trus ees.
NJ SClTWED Clerk
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AccidentaIlY Shot

Henry w. Preston, who resides at IT'S
San Julian street. corner of Eighth, met
with an accident yesterday evening which
came near proving serious. He had in
tended going hunting today and was clean
ing l6-gauge shotgun. IT went off acci-
dentaly. the load grazing his head, but in
nicting a merely superficial wound.
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trees. bitches, the Croton aqueduct, ra-
vines and fences. The longest run Is 600
yards, and the shortest is 220 yards.
Championship matches will be played
on the links later on in the season.
1t Is the hope of the projectors to make
of the Casino the finest millionaires'
playground the world over, and 1t looks
as if these ambitions were destined to
be fulfilled
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VIII
gd Ter Remedy he ehas
In 30 head
o worst tfmso fchrcca
i Ter bdp
gr.n The success
gr now that
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OLD WAGONS AND BUGGIES BOUGHT.
sold and exchanged. WILLIAMS, 1925
n Alameda ST.
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FOR SALE-TRAP, ONE END SPRING,
top buggy. and one phaeton. all Column
bus, Ohio make. Buggy and phaeton
never used; at a big sacrifice No. 4l6
E. Twenty-third st. $40
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FOR SALE-BLACKSMIT TOOLS. OR
trade for spring wagon or hay. e. MOAT.
222 L. Second st.
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FOR SALE-FARM WAGONS AND IN
plements. or trade for hay or spring wag-
ons. E. MOAT 300 L. Second st. I
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R. D. LIST. REMOVED TO PIP W. SEC
ond. bet. Spring and Broadway. Notary
public: legal papers carefully drawn: eX-
changing of property a speciality. 10
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FOR SALH-REAL ESTATE
Country Properly

FOR SALE-201 ACRES IN SAN LUIS
aObispo county. six miles from Santa Mar
guerita; wood enough on land to pay for
1T; s12 per acre. For particulars inquire
OF MGARRY & INNES. 227 w. Second
st.
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FOR SALE-S250 BUYS FURNITURE OF
Groom house, rent only $25. close in. E.
T. CASEY & CO., 223 w. First st.
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FOR SALE+ONE WEEK, PRIVATELY,
parlor, bed room suits, stoves. dishes
sewing machine; cheap. 65l S. Spring II
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FOR SALE FINE THOROUGHBRED
bull terrier pups; S. for male and s.. 80 for
females. 200 San Fernando ST., city. s
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FOR SALE-A GOOD LIGHT TOP BUG
gy for $25, or trade for spring wagon. E.
MOAT 222 E. Second st.
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FOR SALE-AN ALMOST NEW TAB
or's business buggy for just u of what it
bargain, so If you want 1t call early on
F. B. WILLIAMS. 2O61a S. Broadway.
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Paint, buggy, 75c. s2s S. Spring.
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FOR SALE--HANDSOME UPRIGHT
Grand Steck piano. al a great saCri-
fee. Room No. 5. The Stanford Fourth
and Hill stS Call mornings. If
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FOR SALE-WALL PAPER AT CENTS
per roll; borders a % cents per room
504 s. Broadway.
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BOOKS IN ALL LANGUAGES BOUGHT
and sold at GINSS', S1j 5. Main, near
Third.
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FOR SALE-ALFALFA RANCH FOR
sale; one of the best ranches between
Los Angeles and Santa Monica ample
water Inquire of M'GARRY & INNES,
227 w. Second st.
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Notice 10 Contractors

FOR SALE-GOOD TALKING PARROT.
with cage S. l103 W. Ninth 81
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FOR SALE-s2400-S ACRES IN CITY.
nicely improved. biggest bargain offered.
BEN WHITE, 221 w. First st. Read my
ads. in Real Estate and Exchange col
umnS.
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FOR SALE-CHEAP: 500 POUNDS BRE-
vier type; was used on The Herald until
put In April 10. Address Business Man
ager, The Herald. Los Angeles, Cal.
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FOR SALE-SAN GABRIEL-ONLY. A
few and 10-acre blocks left; water right.
Now Is the time to buy. If you have any
thing to sell or trade see Z. K. ALEX
AMBER, las S. Broadway. tt
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FOR SALE-A MODERN COLONIAL.
home, in Wiltshire Boulevard tract; ~
rooms, porcelain bath, etc: $500: easy
TERMS WILTSHIRE CO., 14S S. Broad
way.
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FOR SALE-WINERY AND STORE; 80
acres of fine land, 10 acres in vine. best
CHARLES SIESS. National City, San
Diego county, Cal. 1T
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EOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-REMOVAL TO SIXTEENTH
and San Pedro streets-Owing TO building
on our present location at Fourth and
Los Angeles streets. we have a lot of
plants still on the ground, which we will
sell al a sacrifice, rather than move them
to our new place. The present entrance
Is on Fourth street, next to Flower Fest-
val boarding house and through drive
way I'm rear of Westminster hotel
CHRISTENSEN & HUSTON, nursery
men and florists.
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Every man should read the advertise
ment of Thomas Slater on page 20 Of
this paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
COLLECTOR RYAN INTERVIEWED
Papers He DrinRs--His Meeting Ma
Geo I'm IInbnna.

NEW YORK. June 23-fnternal-R -Reve-
nue-Collector William Ryan, Of Richmond.
Va. who has been in Cuba for week
visiting Consul-General Lee, and who
was detained on Hoffman Island for
twentyfour hours because he did not have
acclimatization papers, arrived In this
city this afternoon. In an interview with
n reporter Of the Southern Associated
Press. Collector Ryan declared that he
went 10 Cuba on a purely social visit TO
General Lee. and not on official business
for the government. but in the next
breath he stated just as positively that
he had been instructed officially not TO
talk on the result of his visit TO Cuba.
do you bring any documents addressed
to the State Department or TO President
Cleveland from General Lee?" he was
asked.
Il bring no official documents what
ever" he replied, with a strong accent
on official.
'Do you bring any papers written by
General Lee, and addressed to the State
Department or President Cleveland?"
II would rather not answer that ques-
tion; but / have no official papers of any
sort for Washington"
Mr.. Ryan told Of his trip:
lie made a declaration that surprised
some of those who were conversant with
affairs In Cuba. one night he was walk
ing about I'm Habana with a newspaper
correspondent.
Would you like 10 meet Antonio Ma
ceo?" his companion asked.
Yes"
"Well. we win go and look him up"
So they started after the insu-gent Cuban
general. After visit to two or three
cafes he found the man of war, with
two or three companions.
1--WE swapped pictures" said Mr. Ryan.
. "Maceo, Of course. was not in uniform,
and was dressed very poorly
How did he get past the trocha, and
is it not dangerous for a man like Maceo
to be parading around Habana?"
"Well, yes; it is a little dangerous" re-
piled Mr.. Ryan; but you know the Span
iards are asleep half the time. Why,
1T is said down there that he visits Ha-
bana about once a week to talk TO the
American agents Of the revolutionary
party" he continued.
Mr.. Ryan said he tried to draw Maceo
out regarding the condition Of affairs on
the island, and that he replied: Il dc
not know much about the civil end Of this
question. 1 am here for war. and intend
to stick to 1t 10 the end"
MIR. Ryan admitted that he brought in
formation from Cuba, but would not ad-
nit that It was in writing. lie said that
as a matter OF fact General Lee started
to work on his Cuban report on Thurs
day last, and that it would leave Habana
on the Ward ship, sailing from there on
Thursday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24

NORFOLK. VA, June @-(SpeeiaL)-
BY being clearly outplayed this afternoon
Richmond lost two games to Norfolk
the first being noted for its hitting by
both teams, and the latter for Its slug
ging by the locals and lack Of hitting by
the visitors.
The absence OF Jake Wells might pos
sIbly have affected his comrades to
certain extent, but his position at first
base was very acceptably filled by Bal
Ientyne, late Of the Norfolks, and the
Bluebirds never ceased their chirping.
Mullarkey was hit harder in the first
game than on any previous occasion this
season; and while Sechrist was also
touched up pretty lively, he kept the hits
better scattered than did his opponent
In the second game Gilroy was master OF
the situation. He was absolutely In
vincible. two OF the four hits made off
him being OF the scratch order. Tame
hill. on the other hand. suffered all du-
ring the game, and but for the clean sup
mort given him Norfolk would have more
runs to her credit. Both teams put up
a gingerly fielding game, and the play was
fast. The scores follow:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
MARRIAGE At PAMPLIS.
Miss Jcanie Leps and Mr. William IL.
Burdette.

PAMPLIN CITY. VA. June 23.-(Spe-
cial) This bright. beautiful day was aus
picous for the marriage Of Miss Jeanie
B. Leps TO Mr.. William Rush Burdette,
both of Greenbrier county. w. Va.
Rev. John C. Leps, brother Of the bride
and pastor Of the Presbyterian church at
this place, performed the ceremony, which
took place at 1890 o'clock In the parlors
OF the Park Hotel.
The bridal party were preceded by Miss
Virginia Shields, OF Greenbrier. and Miss
Salle Rice, of Pampln City. Next came
the groom with his best man, Mr.. j. II.
Hutcheson. OF Clifton Forge. and the bride
with her brother. Mr. Henry NJ. Leps OF
Morgantown W. Va.
The bride is a daughter OF the late Rev.
James H. Leps. and during a brief resi-
dence at this place with her brother has
made many friends by her sweet and at
tractive disposition. The groom is dis
tant relative of the humorist. Robert j.
Burdette.
The happy couple left on the afternoon
train for Richmond and their future home,
in Greenbrier county, W. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
CLANS DEFEAT FARMERS.
Hard Hitting and Some Fine Field
Work.

PETERSBURG, VA. June 25.-(spe-
ciaL)-The CLANS defeated the Farmers
with ease this evening. their stick-work
being the hardest that has been wit
messed in this city this season. Armstrong
started in to pitch for the Farmers, but
In the second inning he was knocked out
OF the box by the CLANS hitting him
for two home-runs. two-bagger. and
three singles. These hits, with an error
by Sholta, netted them si~ runs. and
practically won the game.
Kitson then went into the box. but he
was hit almost as hard, although he
managed TO keep his hits scattered.
Bruner. who pitched for the CLANS. pitch
ed good steady ball. and was well
supported. the fielding Of the CLANS
at times being wonderful, as they stopped
nearly everything that was hit in their
direction. and cheated the Farmers out
OF many n hard drive that looked sure
base-hit, but was gobbed up, either by a
phenomenal one-handed stop or one
handed catch, by some OF the CLANS.
Score.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
A Sunday Outing.

The popular Chesapeake and Ohio route
Sunday excursions TO Old Point, Buck
roe. Newport News. and Norfolk AFFORD
a most delightful days outing-round-
trip fare. 81.
Special fast train leaves Broad-Street
Station next Sunday at $50 A. NJ. arriving
at Old Point 1890 A. N. Electric line to
Buckroe. Returning. leave Old Point 7
=. NJ. Newport News 715. arriving at
Richmond . i. VI.
Excurslonists served with dinner at Old
Point-Chamberlin's, 81; Hygeia, 70c.;
Sherwood, SOC.
Tickets on sale at Ramoss Music-House.
Broad street: Morris's Mineral-Water De-
pot. Broad street; Aliens. Ninth and
Main; o. H. Berry Co.'s, Tenth and
Main, and at Broad-Street Station.
HORACE +. SMITH, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
CHAMBERLAIN's DONATIONS.
One 10 Yale, and Another TO n Con-
fcderatc Home.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, June 2S.-(Spe-
cial.)-Coming closely upon the anti
southern statements made by Rev. DR..
Twitchell, of the Yale Corporation, ex-
Governor d. H. Chamberlain, of South
Carolina, sends the following TO the Yale
Corporation. which was read at the
meeting to-day. 1t will be discussed at
the alumni dinner tomorrow:
New York. June is, 1896.
The Treasurer of Yale University
Dear Sir,-Having recently received a
certain honararium for literary service,
which l feel | can use as may choose,
without injustice TO my family or my
self. l wish to give the greater part OF II
to the authorities of Yale University Tor
a specific purpose. Ii is now more than
thirty-one years since our great civil war
was ended Time enough has passed TO
compose in great degree, l think Almost
entirely. the bitter strifes OF opinion ana
the infamed feelings which such a strug-
gle must give rise Ia. Each side Is now
engaged in the work OF honoring the
memories OF those who were conspicuous
by their services on their deaths in the
Contest. 1t is altogether right that it
should be so. Heroism. self-sacritice, de-
VOtiOn 10 public interests were highly IL
Illustrated on both sides. 1t Is not impor-
tant i'm comparison with other results
that the two sections should ever think
alike about the merits of the question Of
questions therein involved. The thing
of most moment Is that the great ex-
amples which both sides gave should rot
be FORGOTTEN. Impressed with these
Thoughts. L have been grieVed TO zee that
no movement has been begun TO set a
memorial OF those of her students ard
graduates who took part in. and especially
Of those who lost their lives In the civil
war. and l long ago resolved that If l
could ever do II | would In some way
do what / conceived TO be my duty in
this regard ] now, therefore. tender you
The sun of 5000 herewith inclosed towards
the erection at Yale OF such permanent
visible and specific memorial as the uni
Versity authorities may consider appro-
pirate TO the end | have stated. OF the
form or character of the memorial /
have nothing now TO say or suggest or
course. l hope my small contribution may
be the beginning of fund large enough
10 do what Harvard. Bowdoin, and many
other universities and colleges, with a
FAR smaller roll of graduates and friends
than Yale. have already done. Permit
me 10 add that | have given the rest OF
the sum first referred to 10 what l regard
as an equally worthy, as wei as a KIN
drcd ohiect-the support OF The Confede-
rate Soldiers Orphan Home. in the city
Of charleston. s c. IL within the next
two wears no such further sums be con-
tributed for the purpose here named as
will enable the authorities OF faie 70
erect a suitable memorial then / give the
oroount hereby rendered TO the university
absolutely TO be used at its pleasure.
Very respectfully, ,,.,,, .,>,
p. ST. take the liberty to enclose here
with n copy Of my letter accompanying
my gift 10 the orphan home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
conceive to be true Democratic princi-

conceive TO be true Democratic princi-
pics
The regular Democratic convention or
ganized at II o'clock by electing Hon. w.
l.. Ramsey "a free-silver NAM chairman,
and. after appointing committees. ad-
journcd until o'clock. The convention
VIII send 20 Chicago n solid silver dele
cation. which Will possibly be instructed
for Bland.
The regular convention at II o'clock to-
night adopted a platform declaring for
free-silver coinage, without awaiting the
action OF any other nation" A minority
report In favor OF sound money was voted
down by over two-thirds majority.
Ex-Governor Hogg. Governor Culberson.
and Congressman Bailey will probably be
among the delegates-at-large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
TeieGraphic Clicks.

Columbia. S. C.-The announcement OF o,
Judge Earie's candidacy for the United
states senate has just been MED on W ue-
laved telegram and he Is ofhclaiiy IN inc
race.
Indianapols.-Th State Bar Associa-
ton OF Indiana was organized at meet
ing OF LAWYERS from all over the state,
General BENJAMIN Harrison being CHOSEN
first president unanimously.
New York.-The trial OF the suit OF
David Beiasco against y. X. Fairbank
for S65 600 as remuneration for instructing
Mrs Leslie Carter In the dramatic art.
ended The Jury bringing in a verdict Tor
the Dlaintiff for $4,000.
Washington.-Quite a large number of
nromInent officials connected with the va
rious departments are preparing TO at
tend the Chicago convention, and most CT
them viii leave here July 81 so as 10 be IN
Chicago with the advance guard.
Nashville. Tenn.-The Nashville Trust
Company filed IN the Federal Court a petit
tion to foreclose the mortgage bonds OF
the Nashville American Publishing Com
pany. this being the result OF default in
the payment OF semi-annual interest on
bonds due last DECEMBER and amounting
10 slt0OCQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
Reduced Rntes to West Point and
Return.

The Southern railway, recognizing the
fact that great many Richmond people
would Ike 10 spend their Sundays at
West Point, have arranged to put in q
tate os 81 for the round trip. tickets 10
be sold Saturdays and Sundays. good TO
return Mondays. The Terminal Hotel"
at this point has just been opened under
an experienced management, and every
thing has been done for the comfort OF
guests who may go to that point. For
rates. tickets. and other information, call
AT Richmond Transfer Company's. 900
east Main street; j. o. Verser. ticket
agent Southern Railway Station. or $50
east Main street. J. c. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-24
Carrier Pigeons Captured.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
on Sunday evening. the 2lst instant. l
captured on my place a pigeon with a
band on each leg-one bearing the letters
"D T." and the other the mo. 1913.
Perhaps this might interest some one
and as I notice you publish such items
occasionally in your paper, you can pub
lish this Is you like. | now have the bird
i'm my possession. unhurt.
| think the Dispatch a splendid paper
and can't get along well without II.
Very respectfully, $. r. HILL.
Postmaster. Preston, Va.