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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

John Lawrence, a stockman, was
found dead on the range, about IL
miles south OF Union. There was
bullet In his head and pistol lying
few feet away. A coroner's jury is
investigating the case. In looks like
a case OF suicide, but no cause can be
assigned for the rash act.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung 10 Castoria.
When she had Children, shs gave them castoria.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29
JOHN HUGHES,

Dealer in groceries, paints, oils.
window glass, varnishes, and
the most complete stoce Of
brushes Of all kinds in the
state. Artists materials, lime,
hair. cement and shingles, and
finest quality Of grass seeds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-4S acres inns
proved farm land. miles east OF Salem, with
new house, new barn, running water; will
sell or trade for cheaper land. Address o.
NJ. Reeves, Salem, Or. 727 I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

LOST.-Ivory handled ladies umbrella be
tween boat landing and 0ddfellows cemenlary.
Marked ON handle Kate M, Buick, Parties
please leave at this office and receive reward {.
~ 3 I.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29
A year and
a half ago

the Burlington Routes New
Short Line to the East and
South was opened for business.
During these I8 months,
thousands Of travellers have
patroniIed II and by so doing
have not only saved much valu-
able time but have gained new
ideas Of how a railroad should
eIrT6771 be run.
1I1ilMiII They have learned, among
/. Iother things, that Burlington
|iIllIl trains are always on time; that
l1AE1eaz-- the Burlington's track is incom.
- parably superior to any other
in the west; that the phrase
Comfort, Speed and Safety
means something on the Bur
lington.
Omaha kansas City, St.Louis,
Chicago.
Write for information about
rates and trains.
A.C. SHELDON, C. A.,
Portland. Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29
@. R. e. N. CO.
Z. M'NEILL, eRECEIvER.
TO THE EAST GIVES THE cHoIc
--OF-
Two Transcontinental
Routec.

Via Spokane Minneapolis St.Paul.and Den.
yer Omaha and Kansas City. Low rates TO
eastern cities.
OCEAN DIVISION.
Portland-San FIancisco.
Steamers leave Ainsworh dock. Portland
July, 26, 81 and August 5, 9, 10, rs. 40. as
and 80.
Fare-Cabin, SS; steerage, $3.50.
WILLAMETTE RIVER DIVISION.
Steamers Ruth for Portland. Tuesday aud
Friday, at 1880 a. m.
Forcovsllis Wednesday and Saturday at
pm.
Steamer Gypsy for Poetland. Wednesday
and Saturday Al 1890 A. m.
For Corvallis. Monday and Thursday at S
p. m.
Lowest freight and passenger rates. Round
Trip tickets very cheap. Tickets sold and
baggage checked through 10 all points with
out extra transfer charges.
For full details call on Boise & Barker
agents. Salem. Oregon. Of address,
W. II. HURLBURT.
Gen'l Pas. Agt. Portland, Or
For full details call on or address
~ G. M. POWERS,
Foot Of TTadesl. Local Agent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

Another one of the Johnson child
rem, Of Eugene died Of diphtheria.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

WORK WANTED.-An experienced girl
would like to obtain work in small family.
Addreas A. b. X. care Journal. AZ 8 ~
FOR RENT OR SALE-A 5-room house,
beside chamber; convenient for small family;
water service free. Inquire at 4z4 Winter St,
23 3tH
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29
= GLANCE AT THIS MApl

OF the Chicago, -Milwaukee and tSt. Paul
Railway and note lis connection with all
transcontnental lines At 81. Paul and Omaha.
and remember when going east that It's irl'ns
are lighted with electricity and heated by
steam. Its equipment is ssupeIb. Elegant
Buffet, library, smoking and sleeping cars,
with free reclining chairs. Each sleeping
car bsi IN las an electric reading lamp, and
is dining cars are the best 10 the world.
Other lines are longer than this, but none
are shorter, and no olheT offers the above lux
urious accommodation. These are sufficient
reasons Tor the populanty,of "Ihs Milwau-
kee." Coupon ticket agents In every rail.
road Office will give yon further information,
or address
c. EDDY, General Agent,
]. W. CASEY, Tray. Pass. Agent.
Portland
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

WORK WANrED-By first class licensed
engineer, who has had 20 years experience.
Address A, care Journal. 20 3tF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-Gentle family horse and good
top buggy-cheap. Apply to c. w. Senber,
South Commercial St. I4u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE.--A proprietor
wants to trade good weekly newspaper office
in good town for unineumbered i'm roved Sa
lem property. No opposition. Good rea:
sons. Information at tbs office. 10 II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

WOOD WANTED-Ten cords OF prime big
fir, ten cords OF grub oak and ten cords split
ash. Address, with price, xxx, care this
Office. I4u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

THE OREGON PEACH BIIIEKS IS now
reduced to $3.50 per dozen II the cash ae-
companies the order. Per bottle rs cents.
Send direct to the manufacturer, ii. Klas,
Aumsville, Or. 7-9 I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

7-10 d6t w3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-Dhving mare for sale at bar
gain; weight about 100; good traveller, In
quire Of Vim. Brown x Co. 3ou
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-At Bargain. Fine residence
and corner lot, near city hall. For further
particulars inquire at this Office. 6-23u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
NEW NATIGArION CoHPANr.
Chartered to Establish Lines on the Chesa.
ncnke md Ill. IIIhmIArir-.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. iS.-Special.-
The annual meeting Of the Board Of
Stewards OF Norfolk district was held
to-day and the various apporiionments
made the total amount being 80 less
than that of last year
The Eastern SHORE steam Navigation
and Transportation Company late This
afternoon made application 10 Judge
Hauckel for charter. The object ana
PURPOSE of the company is the equip
ping, maintaining, ana opeiat-
ing lines of steamers and and
-all ye-srls. for the transportation or
passengers and freight between the
points on the Eastern Shore Of Virginia
and intermediate points on Chesapeake
Bay and Hampton Roads and their tribu-
taries aud between other cities ana
towns in the State Of Virginia and else
where in the United States. capital, W.
600 TO $1,000, principal Offices. Noriolh'
President George Franklin IhiihpS
The arOund-the-wOrl yacht Norma,
which was libeiled by Hugh Ramsay, OF
Perth Amboy. for S2.3ls.S', for debt. ana
which vessel. stll in the custody a. the
United States marshal AZ Newport
News. was 10 have been sold to-day. by
order OF the Court. but Mr.. John
Ntelv. counsel for her owners. appeared
before Judge Hughes and asked Tor
more time that lncy might riNe bond
and be released. which was granted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
OPPOsED 10 UIR.
Butt Comes Virginia VIII lie Quick 10
H,.u,ud TO the call of Duty.

When I called on Governor O'Ferrail
last evening and calico hl- dtltitlvN w
the action of the Senate committee Oh
Foreign Relations, d'ciuIhs 20 ,HH "r
the report on the Cameron resolution .i
the United States Senate Oh next MONDAY,
the Chief Executive sara ne ola NOT ca
to make any new stattmtht. ne 'ou.-
merely repeat what ne had said on "
same subject a DAY or two ago. Inc
FIRST requirement. Tor recognition VI
beliigerents was that they had "A govern
ment. This could not be said oi lne
insurgents OF cuba al thla liiie' 0vi-
tuuiug. the Governor s,iiu- e....,.
Il DO not now think the United states
would be warranted IN according ucA.g
gerent rights and thereby place htisoil
300 d. hostile attitude 10 SPAN, VIM B.
would almost certainly lnfoNc US III
war. But war with spain means ~ ny
opinion. more than war WIN SPAN.
IL means that Spain Will not light her
battle alone. s4,
that the time may come when humanity o
as well as American interests, VIII ut-
maud d cessation OF bloodsned ana nc
structiOn Of property. d.,
When asked what virginia Wouu w
I'm case "a war should be precipltaied on
this country. the Governor SAID
As 10 Tie number of volunteers Nlr-
ginla would furnish, l can only say Una
the loyalty Of klrsinldus 10 the nag Oh
their country will never fall when tucy
are needed. on land ana sea-. Tie pres
cnt available volunteer force OF the State
ls about $500 mem
General Charles T. Anderson. the Adj
jutant- General and military adviser OF
the Governor heartily cJInclded with the
utterances Of the Con manGer-iu- Chief.
and added.
We do not want war with any nation;
II it Doe forced upon us. We should be
ready and quick TO respond. Modern
wars leave IN their wake untold ruin TO
people and governments. which IL takes
decades and centuries 10 heal"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
THECITY OFPETERSBURG
TUECUIET,S TLLfGRIM dRRIPLD
arm A PRISON ER'S RLLEdsf.
. Verdict of Five Hundred Dollars Dam
ages for Mander trowder's Desth "h"
Was Killed on an Elevator.

PETERSBURG. VA, December Il
Special.-Mr. Il. 4. Ragland. OF this city,
rocei, ed a telegram this morning from
chief OF Police Howard, If Richmond
asking tfat a lockout be Kept for Dave
Woods. who IS charged with borrowing
ten dollars from Col. Murphy. CT Rich
inond. and leaving that city Without set
Ting the same. on receipt If the tele-
gram Mr.. Ragiand located Woods on
Lombard street, and Police officer Rug
Gin arrested him. Woods was brought be-
fore tho Mayor this morning. ana inc
charge entered against him was i'isde-
u.caucr. Tie Mayor ordered that lie %
held on SUSPICION and in the meantime
chief of Police Howard was Informed by
wire Of Woods arrest. After waiting hr
am hour and A half for a reply 10 Tie
telegram sent to Chief Howard ana hoth-
in- bcin,. heard from lin. ohe Mayor dis
charged .Ee accused.
Shortly after tho discharge or inc PTS
onor a telegram was received from M.
Hazard asking that Woods be nelu anu
trat an officer would be sent here Tot
hin. I'D 10 2 o'clock this afternoon
WOODS had not been rearrested- nc
rnakos no denial Of having borrower ',n
dollars from Col Murphy but SAYS nc
sees nothing criminal in having done 50.
After his discharge he told the MaSo'
that he was going back to Klchhoiu'
A DAMAGE SUIT.
,r,,o Circuit Court. Judge Il. \. Hancock
,reu,d,na' is engaged to-day in the trial
Of the suit of Crowder. admlnels.,i,.,r,
against the Ettrick Cotton Manuiaic' d 1''5
Cor.nonv The amount involved IS >'V''
,rLn ovar,ination OF witnesses and arsu-
1 "T Of counsel occupied the attention OF
the court until o'clock to-nisht, WIZ
The case was given TO the jury VINO
returned a verdict IN favor OF tie P',aiimt
limo his suit has been tried. the jury
- each previous trial having failed 10
agree on a verdict. This suit was orous 't,
by the parents Of Mander CfoWuvl M .
lS5, by the elevator at the defendant
comnanv's factory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Captain J. Clements Shafer, of Company
=. Blues Battalion. Of hlchmond. has re-
signed Lis commission. and will retire
fiom ,he State volunteer service.
The regular weekly meeting of the COM
rany was held at the Armory, corner OF
Ninth and Cary streets. Wednesday night,
and after the drill Captain Shafer left the
hall. leaving behind him .etter convey
ing to his comrades the Intelligence that
he had forwarded his resignation.
I'm the letter the Captain ascribed as
his reason for leaving the company his
proposed change of residence from the
city 10 the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Rev. Geo. BarsOom will give a lee
ture in English on the Armenians and
the massacres they have suffered from
the Turks for a length Of time Ia the Ger
man Evangelical church, corner Eighth
and Marshall streets, tomorrow evening"
at ) o'clock.
The parents Of the young minister are
Armenians. He was born and educated
I'm the city OF Constantinople. Before
leaving that city he had 10 witness more
than once scenes Of such horrible mas
sacrcs. on one occasion he just escaped
with his lie Several members OF ms
family were killed i'm these cruel perse-
CutiOns.
Rev. BarsOOm came to America as did
many Of his educated cOuntrymcn for
the purpose Of studying theology. lie
graduated from the University of ChiCzi-
20 this summer. and is at present taking
% course i'm the medical college of the
Maryland University. i'm Baltimore After
having finished IL he intends 10 20 back
into his native country TO work as an
evangelical pastor among his country
people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

too. that leather IN fancy coIors Is super
seding pearl. Cold and pearl however.
make the richcst-iooking combination ana
will always remain popular. In ieatncs
You have q choice or shark SKIN, Win
nickel trimmings. and morocco and chaseS
gold, or cheaper metals. This firm makes
"A speciality Of manufacturing everything
that applies 10 vision, especially neld'
glasses, spy-glaSseS. and magnfyinq
glasses for the purpose OF examining Oh
prints and engravncs. There are many
things here that would prove OF interest
and pleasure to the boys. such as SUM-
glasses and miniature magnifylng glasses
LANDER
with the thought OF Christmas comes
visions OF roast turkey and plum puds
ding and the innumerablc other tooth
some solids and daintlcs that delight the
inner man. makes life worth the living.
and makes us all feel NJ peace with
ourselves and our feliow-mcn. What
would Christmas hc without the christ
mas dinner and the appotizng odorS
which assail US from the kitchen dur
Ing it's preparation What MOI 1orics
these dinners recall. the stories to'd
by loved ones reunited after. perhaps.
weeks. months. and years OF separation!
How thankful we should be. thcn. 10 me
man who does 50 much towards making
these dinners possible, That Is what
The Times man thought. and he ~ oncs
started for the grocery store Of lander.
Sixth and Clay streets. Here ne iounh
everything tn abundance that goes into
tho composition Of n wcll-prepared din
ner-spiccs. fruits. nuts provisions,
canned goods. and everything TO be
found I'm "A firSt-class grocery store.
BREEDEN. TALLEY & 60.
Children seem 20 think that Christmas
was made expressly for them. and their
great regret is that n comes hut once
% wear. but to the man OF large family
and limited means. this Is quite sufficient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Suit Against the steamboat company
Decided In Their Favor.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. H.-special.-
In the Circuit Court of Norfolk county
to-day. the cases Of the administrators
Of Anderson Gibbs and Bernard Randall
were disposed Of. after four days devoted
10 hearing evidence and arguing instruc-
tions. The circumstances IN the cases
are az follows: Randall ana 1ipus We're
the men drowned in November, NO IN
Tho collision OF the tug Katie, with the
Washington and Norfolk boat Newport
News. of Boush Blum. ..-.-.
Their families sued the NorioiA anu
Washington Steamship Company Tor
$4,000 damages. -.
The cases came up for trial first I'm last
March. resulting I'm a hung jury. Inc
principal witness in the new trial was
Admiral Brown. OF the Norfolk navy
ward who was on the Newport News
at the time. ,...-,.. 4,
The jury i'm four minutes brought IN
q verdict for the defendants. and Judge
prentiss overruled the motion Tor 4
new trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

children, who. with their families, live
I'm the following places.
Professor n. III. Lpos. at Newport
News Mrs. Thomas NJ. Doll2rd. OF Black
stone. Nottoway county, Mr.. Charles a.
Lpes. OF the firm OF Latin. Bragg q Epes.
~ Petersburg. Mr.. Cary B. Epes OF
Tyler. Texas. Mr.. sydney T. Epcs Reg
lister OF tho Land once and congressman
elect from the Fourth district; MISS
Martha o. Epcs OF Newport News, MI.
Richard Epcs. Jr.. OF Richmond Al OF
BIS children, except the son VINO hNcs
in Texas were present al the Solueh
wedding.
Mr.. Richard Epcs was born on January
q ls25 and his wife on November ~.
~. ono Of the ancestors Of Mrs tpes
wus Henry Rattc a wcll-known explorer
and her mother was a Miss Wilkerson
from New Kent Tho venerable couple
are both stll very active physically ana
in spirit, and Mr.. Epes b. stu a crack
shot at birds. having few equals as
NimrOd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Subcommittee on streets Examines
the Tourth-Strcet ProperiN.

the IOurtH street Tiop'i'N.
The subcommittee appointed by the
Committee On Streets TO assess the damage
done to property on Fourth street by the
bursting of "a watcr-pipo during the nrst
part Cf July last, met at U CLOCK ycaltI-
a4y Afternoon at tho corner OF foulth
and DuVal streets. The members present
were Messrs Pollock chairman. NoOcy'
I.bol anu John }. King. Colonel CutshaM'
the city Engineer, Mr.. q. Y. Meredith,
City Attorney. We're also on hanu, as Weie
M.ssrs. s. >. i. PattesOn ana j. W. Cor
don. representing several property owners.
The committee made "a careful eAamiha-
tion of the damaged property. when Is
situated At Clio. a., 20, ~ and ~ north
TOi rth street. and owned ~ Messis.
Shelley. GrasOwitz. Rowe. and OliNer.
Thee houses were found 10 haN. bcen
SO much damaged by water that the ten
ants had been forced to Nacatc them.
The former site of Emmanuel Baptist
church. which had 10 be pulled down on
account of the damage done II by the
water. was also inspected. as were also
some personal effects winch were injured.
After the investigation the committee
adjourned TO meet In the city Han next
Tuesday night at 1880 o'clock. when tosti-
mony regarding the personal property
Will be heard.
The damage 10 real estate will not be
considered until after the regular meet
ing Of the Street Committee on December
2sth. as the subcommittee has g. secure
authority TO 80 TO some expense to get
evidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
Christmas HOLIDAY Rates

on account OF the Christmas holidays
IA. Southern railway will sell round-trip
ricketts, TO points within a radius OF three
hundred miles AT rate Of four cents per
mile ono way for the round trip. Tickets
10 Dee sold December 22d 10 18th, inclu-
eive and December 31th to January LIST.
inclusive. with extreme limit January T..
Tickets viii also be sold December 18th
10 9th inclusive. 20 students holdlng
certificates signed by the principals OF
]. G. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
PERNONIL AND GhNERAL.
Interesting Facts About Hiohmond's Cit
zens and Other Matters.

Lruf ANA Dfhrr hHiifi-
Colonel William L. Peters. professor
at the University Of Virginia, Is stopping
40 MIiphys Hotel.
Tho serious !llness Of Hon. John Ran
Golph Tucker will be learned With great
concern by thou. ands OK Nirginans, who
both love and admire him
Squire Vincent yesterday recognized q
party Of young men for their appearance
before him. on the 2ith instant 10 answer
the charge of unlawful hunting.
Rev. Dr. Hoge will deliver lecture on
"Tarsus" next Wednesday night In the
lecture-r0om of the Second Presbyterian
church.
Alderman Reuben Burton. OF Monroe
ward. viii leave to-day for Dallas. Tex.
10 spend The Christmas holidays with his
mother.
The negro woman. Mary Meckin. who
was shot hy Tom Smith few nights
since. was doing very well at the Aims
house last night. She viii recover.
Rev. John y. Nen VIII speak az the
hnU on corner cf clay and Twenty NTH
streets. 81 $50 II. VI. tomorrow on The
subject. "GoiG and Silver from the
Bible standpoint.
Agent Z. G.. TAYLOR. Of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals.
killed a handsome Newfoundland dog yes
torday morning that had been run over
and injured so badly that ii would not re-
cover.
Detective Charlie Gibson has just re-
ceivcd letter from Susie Randolph. a
negro married woman. living i'm Knox
Vile. Tenn. asking him 10 find her d1ugh-
ter. Lena. who was brought TO Richmond
some time ago hy an aunt. ana who
has not been heard from since. The girl
s about iol-teen years old. and was
found hr Sergeant Gibson at No. SO
Brooke avenue. with Dorcas Evans. ana
viii Dee sent 10 Knoxville as soon as her
mother has been heard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

An Epworth League social-Injured WINE
Jumping on - Moving Locomotive.

CREWE. VA, Dec N.-Speciai.-Ihe
Epworth League gave a social at the
Y NJ. G. 4. Hall last nigh. to its mem
bers and their friends. \ nice prosrahlihe
was successfully carried out Some OF
the best features were the recitation by
Miss jamie Mccormick reading by Mr..
j. G. Nosworthy. and the 1ong, w nat
win You Take TOR Me, Papay by niue
Miss Chlaris Wilson.
Captain w. \. Eliot night yardmaster
at this place. was painfully hurt yestcr-
dav morning while attempting TO jump
on moving engine.
Misses Nellie and FlCssie Moore LETT To-
dav for Burkeville 10 participate III
concert TO bee given tonight AT the SCUM
side Female Institute.
Miss Nina Nash. who was so uncNpect-
edlv called home last week by n telc-
gram announcing the death OF her father.
returned last evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Professor HamilL the famous Sunday
school worker of the United States ana
Canada VIII conduct the study o. the
Sunday School Lesson in Che Association
every Sunday-school worker should hear
him.
Professor DObbinr Of Boston. Mass.
will give a stcreopticOn lecture 10 men
on tomorrow afternoon on THE Two
Princes story written from Zen
Ilur" and 1.-THE Prince Of the House of
David"
At -.3O o'clock Professor Dohb.ns Will
give am illustrated temperance lecture 10
BOYS under sixteen years OF age. Every
Low I'M the city Us invited.
The new baths al the association arc
almost c0muiete. Can in and see the
improvements.
The formal reunion will take place at
an nurIL llla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Mr. and Mr.. Richard Epes Were Married
Finv Year. Last Wcdnc-dat.

Mr. and Mr.. Richard ipe~ Were MARRIED
Finv Year Last Wcdnc-dae.
A rare celebration took place last We'd
rcsday evening at The residence Of Mr.
Sydney T. Epes. consrcssman-clect from
she Fourth district. ON south Third street
in this city. The occasion being the IT.
fItth anniversary of tne Wedding ct me
Iarert- of the Young Congf 'ssinan-' lect.
IL was ou tle 10Th day of Dccemerf
1876. whom Afr. Richard Epes dnd MISS
agnes Atkinson Bate were united IN we'd
l0DE lg tnc Rev John LeNhurn. OF me
Tabu--uect hyfDrlan church. ln re
tcrshuff. The groom was native OF
Nottowny county while his bride called
PETERSBURG Der birthplace. Both han ifOm
well known families 300 Virginia. Mt
Epos' ancestors being found as early as
1867 in Charles city county. Mrs Epes
IT. closely connected with the Poyihrcss
Blands and Bates. wcll-k known families
Of high standing Boo tLla state.
The loldcn Wedding OF the venerable
couple was celebrated IN the most quiet
manner. only tho nearest relatives being
present
Mr.. Richard Epes. who is az present
assistant 10 his son Sydney r.. the Regis
tSr OF the Land once. has seven grown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

confined 10 his room and bed with an as-
srravatcd case OF picurisy. but during the
mast few DAYS his condition was thought
10 he Improving until this, afternoon.
when he suffered an attack OF heart iali-
ure. and for time u "a7 thoushl 10
was I'm a stage OF dissolution.
At 7:3O tonight there y "a slight change
for the better. but the family fear IL Is
only a temporary change. lie IS In his
sevonty-second year.
III to few weeks ago he conducted his
regular lectures IN International ana con-
stltutional law before tne classes OF the
University. and his condition then prom
isod many years more for his useful life.
Ills death would Dee a calamity 10 the
University and law education in general.