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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-03

it is feared that drowning accident
has happened in the vicinity Of Hurri-
cane, Whereby Benjamin Curry has lost
his life. Curry is a lobster fisherman,
and recently has been camping out al the
White Islands near Hurricane. Last
week boat was picked up at Black
ledge to the south of Hurricane A few
Holsters were found in the boat. Final
" the Thought occurred to some people
that the boat belonged to Curry, and
parties visited White Islands, but found
that the man was not there. While
SONS OF his friends have hope that he is
all right. yes thu general idea is that by
some means. while pursuing his evooa-
ton he fell overheard and was drowned.
Rev. George A. Andrews, who has
for months been conducting very snc-
cessful revival at Northport, has Just
passed through very dangerous sickness
Some weeks ago, while Mr.. Andrews
was using jacknife, it slipped, pisroing
his left thumb. This member began to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-03

ratio Carmichael, NJ. A., Edited by
Provand Webster, with Numerous i1,,a-
trations by Warwick Goble. This stow
Is Intentionally and unreservedly ,f az
sensational order, and your Sensations al
story likes nothing better than to adont
the verisimilitude of grave, historic tact
Here we have treasure to recover and
mid Africa to recover it in, a cantured
Princess, and hidden city sornethino
like the cities of Pompeii and Reroula-
neum in their prime. A blood thirsty
revenge grows apaoe, and DEVELOPMENTS
and piracy abound. We would not i'm
ply that this is not a good story of it's
kind. It is and of Kind after the order
of She. The Oracle of Baal is ingenious
and we'll put together and readers tired
of realism will ally themselves boldly
with this sweeping narration, which
Is not, by the way, strengthened by it's
pictures, but which stands alone very
valiantIy. philadelphia. j. B. Lippin-
colt Company: Portland: Loring, Short
g Harmon. Price $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-03

Catalina; Art Student, by L. Il.
Meade, author of A World Of Girls, etc.,
etc. with eight illustrations by W.
Boucher, is pretty volume, well illus
tratsd, which introduces young people
to the Randall School of Art in England
and to the heroine OF the story. therein
perched. with painting bib and tucker
on, and the trials ahead, of art for art IS
sakei Catalina has difficulties still more
serious at home. but she is plucky
little creature. and young readers will
find, as she did, that obstacles go down
before common sense and courage. and q
heart above oonventionalities. The title
story appeals to the formative period iii
bright girls career, aud tells of life
work at home and abroad, believing a
love story is not the only story: (Phila-
dlephia: J. B. Lippincott Company;
Portland: LoIing, Short & H armon.
Price $1.25.)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-03

The Oracle Of Basl. A Narrative of
Some CIRCUS Events in the Life of Ho-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-03

William Henry Seward. By Thornton
Kirkland Lothrop (New York: Harper
& Brothers; Portland: Loring, Short
& Harmony. William H. Seward was
born in Florida. New York, May, 1901.
He was the fourth of six children, After
graduating from college young Seward
resolved upon law as his profession, and
was admitted to the bar in 1922. He had
tasta for public affairs, and we soon
find him prominent in local pelitios.
When the anti Masonic party became
a power in New York State, Seward
connected himself with it, not because
he sympathized particularly with its
avowed objects, but because it was the
only party of any vigor that was opposed
to jackson, Calhoun and Van Buren,.
He was elected State Senator by this
party. and made his first appearance in
public life under its auspices. In 1884 he
was the candidate of the Whig party for
governor, but was defeated, and re-
turned to the practice of the law. In
1888 he returned to public life as candi-
date of the Wings for governor, and this
time he was successful. He held the
office for one term Of four years, and
| then returned again to the practice of
| the law, but he took an active part in
the campaign Of 1874, doing his utmost
| to secure the SUCCESS of the Who's
Again in 1S4S he was prominent on the
stump in support of Gen. Taylor. In 1S49
ne was chosen Senator from the State of
New York, and soon became one of the
most conspicuous mem Der of the United
States Senate. He resisted at every stem
the efforts of the Southern men to extend
slavery into the now States and Terri
tories. he was one Of the most consplcu
GUS man In forming the Republican mar
| ty, and in 1860 wns the foremost candi-
date for its nomination for the Prvsi-
| dency. but was defeated by Mr.. Lincoln.
He accepted the Office of Secretary of
| State in President Lincoln's Cabinet
and remained throughout Lincoln's al :
| ministration. He barely escaped from
| the murderous conspiracy which struck
down Mr.. Lincoln. When johnson be.
came President he remained as Secretary
| Of State, and in tho bitter con troyersjes
between johnson and Congress he stood
| by johnson. At the close Of Johnson,s
administration he retired finally from
public life, and the closing years of his
career were spent in retirement. He
| died on the 10th of October, 1872. Mr.
Lothrop tells the story Of Mr.. Seward
career con oiscly, but nothing is omitted
| that Is essential His Judgment and crit
icism of Mr.. Stewards character and
| public acts appear to be impartial. and
his conclusions are characterized bv ms
tioe and an evident desire to got AT tba
| truth.
The Wonderful Fairies of the Sun. by
Ernest Vincent Wright, (Roston
Roberts Brothers) with illustrations Rby
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
THE JAsPERs DID NOT AGREE.
Their Troubles to Justice John, Who
Eincd All Hnnds.

It was with complacent smile that
Justice John yesterday morning sat and
gazed upon the two factions of Jaspers
who had come in full force TO settle their
long dispute. Now there are several
families Of Jaspers in this old Confederate
capital, though most OF them are
in some respect related to the world
famous John Jasper. whose sermon on
1.-THE Sun Do Move" has been printed
in nearly every known language Still
these families who appeared before JUS
tice Crutchheld yesterday claimed no
such honor OF relation. Both families,
every member OF which were present and
properly introduced 10 the Justice and
then TO his Bible, claimed to be dis
family connected. The mother OF one OF
the feminine prisoners said that she was
q second cousin to the uncle of prisoner
on the other side. and the grandfather
on one side claimed to be also the great
uncle of Florina Jasper, prisoner on
the other side.
The families live near each other and
all agreed that they lived across the
street from each other. When the names
of the prisoners and witnesses were
called sufficient number of dusky faces
appeared before his Honor TO start a
colored opera troupe.
Phyllis was accused or cursing and
abusing Florina. and Florina and Harry
were in turn accused Of trespassing on
the property of Bette Jasper. BEETLE
said that Florna had actually stolen
eggs from under her setting hen and
then had the audaclty to sell them back
TO her
Tho Justice smiled at this, and wlnked
his eye at the scribe while the factions
continued to look daggers at each other
and throw out words so hot that the
Justice became overwhelmed and had TO
close out the affair. Phyllis and Florina
were fined $3.50 each.
James Townes. who was arrested by
Sergeant Whtlock as a suspicious char
acter, was continued until the 9th, TO
allow further evidence TO be produced.
James IS thought 10 be the man who
stole the basket OF clothes from the 10
year-old colored boy some time ago.
Ananias Berkeley. (colored). a fugitive
from justice from Hanover county.
was turned over to the county authori-
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
COMING FROM SOUTH BOSTON.
Ladies' and Children, as Well ms
Business-Men, to Come.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA. April 4-(Spe-
cial.)-The excursion leaving here at $50
A. NJ. April 9Th. for Richmond. under
the auspices OF the Association for the
Development OF Richmond Trade. and
managed by Messrs. j. NJ. Darlington
and a. Ii. Vaughan, of this place. shows
the great business tact OF the Richmond
people, and Is well received by the peo-
pie generally Of this section. Affording.
as 1t does, rare opportunity for sight
seeing and spring shopping, the excur-
sion win be well patronized from this
section. A great many ladies and chill
dren, and some OF our leading business
men, have expressed their intention to
take advantage OF the exceeding low
rate Of $3.50 for the round trip. being about
81 OF a cent per mile. The arrival
OF the train In Richmond at 2 u. III. April
9Th, and remaining till p. NJ. OF the
7th. will give every one abundant time
TO see the sights and do their shopping.
Stopping at every station, too. along
the line OF the road gives every one an
opportunity of going. No doubt, the play
OF "Powhatan," presented at the AGA
denny OF Music. viii be well patronized:
and, as some one has truthfully suggest
ed, the circus viii not be neglected.
Circulars giving low rates of railroad
fare, as well as OF half-rates at the
hotels, have been abundantly distributed.
and will no doubt help TO swell the
crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES.
Many People Want to Come to the
Old CnpitnI AEnIn.

COLUMBIA, VA, April 4.-(Special.)-
The people OF "Old Flu" are not slow
to appreciate a good thing, and voice
the sentiments Of this community when
l say that they are glad to see that the
businessmen Of Richmond are stirring
themselves TO get up this excursion on
the James-River Division Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad for the benefit
and pleasure of their country friends.
I say benefit, because these excursions
will enable the country people TO make
purchases In the city, where they can
choose from large assortment and
where competition is great. the mighty
dollar will go to the businessman that
offers the best bargain
Those who take the trip will have an
opportunity to visit the markets and see
the different products raised in the coun-
try bring the best prices. and be stimu-
lated to ship such products as will be
mostly to their interest. Many things
which every family needs, but cannot
be had in the country without costing
many times their value, can be gotten
In the city by means OF the low rates
offered by these excursions.
Then, too, there Is the pleasure or the
trip We all Ike to visit the city some
times. although we may not have any
special business there. We Ike to see
what Is going on, see the many places
OF interest about the city, and the many
improvements going on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
WILL PERFORM THIS WEEK.
Hunting's shows to Give Four Ex-
hibifions In This City.

Huntinx's shows to Give Four Ex-
bibIfions I'm This City.
when the residents of the quiet neigh
borhood Of Kinney and Clay streets awake
tomorrow morning they will be sur
prIsed 10 see their midst invadeu
by Huntings Railroad Show in It's nu-
merous white tents. and the helds tue
solitary pedestrian strobe across last
evening. soliloquizing in his solitude,
changed 10 a scene Of hustle and hustle
made by a small army Of men.
Work. work. is the song or the circus
attache. and TO that harsh monotone ne
must labor from the opening 10 the ciose
of the season. His only ray OF sunshine
Is in that, perhaps, he may some day De
the owner. and give orders. and not be
ordered as he now Is.
Hunting's Railroad Show has been WIN
tering at the observation-disclosures, ana
the performance tomorrow afternoon al
2 o'clock will be their first one this season.
1t will also commence a tour of the snow
through the United States that will last
forty weeks. During the winter the rolling
stock Of the circus has been rebuilt anu
repaired the harness and other proper
ties have been replaced with new ma
teral, and many changes nave been 1naue
in the canvas. Tomorrow will see the
show arrayed in a complete garb OF
white that being the color adopted by
Mr. Hunting this season. Underneath the
canvas the veteran Snowman warrants
performance that has never been equalled
by any circus playing 10 MS scale Oh
prices. The programme contains INC
names OF some prominent performers
The Hunting brothers head the list WIN
their acrobatic feats. William ana hltS
darbeck, contortionists and hying-wlre
balancers. are prominent features OF lhe
programme, while Gregory and Odnier, IN
their horizontal bar act, constitute anoth-
er valuable acquisition.
The hippodrome presents many pretty
feats in daring bareback riding anu
chariot driving, &c.
The shows win be seen at the head OF
CLAW street tomorrow and Tuesday, ana
nj Twenty-eighth and Z streets Wednes-
day and Thursday. There VIII be TWO
performances given daily.
Quite a number Of Richmond boys Will
go on the road with the show William
q Cox. a Richmond bill-poster, has been
made manager OF advertising car NO. T.
and left ahead Of the show yesterday
COY was an attachee OF the Academy
of Music for a long time. Jimmy Chafn-
berlayne and Billy Workman. also
knights Of the paste-brush, have joined
the adyance-car force. Joe Falk. Bun
nvp Haurand. Billy West, and several
other Richmond celebrities, VIII occupy
the exalted positions Of candy outchers'
cooks. helpers, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
CHANCE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
Many May Come Who Have never
Reen to Richmond.

Been 10
SCOTTSVILLE, VA. April 4-tSpeciai')
From present indications large numbers
OF people living along the line OF tue
railroad, and in striking distance OF TINS
noint. will take advantage Of the cheap
excursion which will be run on Tues
day next by the businessmen or klch-
mond. This will be a rare opportunity
for the country people to visit Rlenmohd
al a merely nominal cost-only 81 Tor the
round trip from this point. Every FARMER
should avail himself of the opportunity
TO let his wife and children have Gay
OF recreation and pleasure, SUCH as ne
will rarely have again. There are many
young people, especially in the country,
who have never been to Richmond, ana
this will be a good chance Tor thein 70
take a day off and so down to the CITY
and see what is going on In the Woriu'
Besides having the opportunity OF mar,
ing purchases at the big city stores. ana
Of seeing all the magnificent puhdlhss'
such as the State Capitol, Public Library
building. CITY Hall, Jefferson Hotel. and
visiting the dock" and see the ships,
riding on the els.tric-cars. &c, the ex-
cursionists will meet with hundreds OF
people from all over the State, coming
i'm by every railroad centering in Rich
mond In fact. this Will be an opportu-
nifty which may not occur again In
great while. 1t was a wise and generous
scheme of the businessmen OF Richmond
TO get up this excursion, and / nave no
doubt the people will appreciate II, ana
avail themselves of this grand opportu-
nifty, when the cost is so very small
Many OF them may be obliged to make
a trip TO the city soon, anyhow, on busi-
ness, which costs for the round trip from
here $40. IL they will shape their bust
ness SO as TO go now. It will be a big
saving in expense.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

special train will leave this city at !
o'clock A. NJ, arriving In Richmond abou.
II A. NJ, and starting on the return al
$50 that evening.
No one who takes an interest IN any
thing touching Virginia can De lnuii-
ferent to the history Of its capital or 70
its historic or other attractions and places
of resort. The shopper will ind there
stores well stocked, and goods at very
reasonable prices; the politician meet MS
friends and acknowledges, the DUST
ness man encounter those with whom ne
has long dealt, as well as observe metro
politan methods and shortcuts In trace
and the sightseer visit the museums, the
Capitol and other places that attract tne
sightseer. The jefferson Hotel Is one Oh
the sights of Richmond, and the visitor
can enter II with the assurance that tnere
IS nowhere n finer one. The new State
Library is worth visit.
In spite OF the cheap rate spsclai
coaches will be devoted to women anu
children. and everything done TO make
this class of excursionists comIortaDle.
Altogether It is a remarkable opportunity
70 visit Richmond at all exceedingly small
cost. and many Of the citizens OF CHAR
lottesville expect to take advantage OIL
the opportunity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

railway, and is president of or director In
a score or more of the leading business
enterprises of Virginia. as well as many
of her social organizations and insttu-
lions
Since Mr. Munford's term Of service in
the Legislature expired he has been re-
peatedly urged to become a candidate
for political offices, especially those OF
State senator, Mayor. and congressman.
hut he has continually refused. Mr..
Munford is an active member OF the
Chamber of Commerce, with which body
he has been connected since he came 10
this city. As one OF the Committee on
Outward Trade, he has repeatedly repre-
scented the Chamber before committees OF
the General Assembly and Congress.
Mr.. Munford has found time among his
many duties to prepare and deliver nu-
merous addresses upon literary and kin
dred subjects.
JOHN T. HUGHES
Mr.. John T. Hughes. who has been Sc
lected to be chief marshal OF the parade,
Is one OF the best-known men In the city.
He is filing his second term as City
Sheriff, in which office he has met with
pronounced public favor. He Is man OF
sterling character, and of dignified, SOL
dierly bearing, and is a fine horseman.
He was born in the county of Gloucester.
March 7, 1884, and removed TO Richmond
when a youth. He attended the schools
of this city, and also was student at
the University of Virginia for two terms.
In 1866, after having served In the rs
serves, he enlisted in the active service
and surrendered at Appomattox After
the close OF the hostilities he entered
business as salesman In the store OF w.
A. Cook. then located In the Spotswood
Hotel building. Later he went on the
road for Richmond firm. and then en-
gagged as a runner and assistant cashier
OF the old Dollar Savings Bank. He then
became engaged in business with his
father. under the firm name of J. w.
Hughes & Son. commission merchants,
corner Eighteenth and Franklin streets.
He served for six years rs O Council
man and Alderman. and In 1891 received
the nomination for City Sheriff after a
most exciting campaign. He was duly
elected TO the Office. and In 1888 was
chosen his own successor by the people
OF Richmond.
ARTICLES IN THE CORNERSTONE.
Below Is given list Of the articles
placed In the tin-box. which rests In the
cornerstone Of the Confederate soldiers
monument at Oakwood Cemetery. which
ives laid May 10. 1871:
1. On parchment. a brief history OF the
Ladies' lakewood Memorial Association,
and the names OF It's officers.
g. The number and names OF the Con-
federate soldiers inferred In lakewood
Cemetery.
D. A Confederate fias. a. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
A GREAT TREAT FOR ALL,
Interest Around Burkevillc-A Sug-
gestion to the Young Men.

AEOunu SuE-
gestion to the Young Wen.
BURKEVILLE, VA. April 4.-(SpeciaL)
Few events have come to pass since the
commencement Of the present century
which show the liberal and generous
spirit IL the trades people OF Richmond
more than the proposed excursion to that
city on the 7th Of April for mere trifie
of cost. In all area OF the circle Of one
hundred miles, north, east south, and
west, each person will be entitled to make
a visit TO our capital city for the small
sum of 81. Richmond always has been
most attractive to the good people Of Vir-
ginia, old and young, and since the war
much more attractive TO the younger peo-
pie OF her own people who are in all sur
rounding States, ana extending to the
intelligent people OF foreign notions.
The young gentlemn in the named area
OF one hundred miles cannot do a more
courteous and handsome act than to take
one or two OF their lady friends TO the
city on that day as a unique and neat
treat by way OF recreation and pleasant
entertainment.
We all take our, girls to the shows and
exhibitions at or near our homes, and
are pleased to do so. as a means OF educa-
ton and entertainment, and they enjoy
them. How much better taste will be
shown to them by visit to our capital
city. in the place OF a drive to Crewe,
Farmyille. &C.? They all want in early
springtime TO get where they can enjoy
life. and an opportunity to get up a few
small articles Of taste for themselves or
their friends. What more favorable for
thatthan the excursion Of the 7th April,
1862
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
INTEREST IN WILLIAMSBURG.
Pa opIe VIII Come to Fit Out Them
selves and Their Homes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. April 4-(Spe-
cial)-The proposed trade excursion on
the 7th instant via the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. Is at present attracting
considerable attention among a large
portion OF our people. Already your cor
respondent has heard Of many who pro-
pose to take advantage OF the unusually
cheap rates to visit the capital city and
combine business with pleasure. Very
many will go, especially, as the schedule
Is good one, which VIII permit those
who take advantage Of IL TO remain in
Richmond nearly eight hours. While a
large number OF our citizens visit Rich
mond frequently during the year on busi-
ness still there Is a considerable number
who seldom. IL ever, go, both on account
OF the high train fare and for the reason
that they are unable 10 return the same
day. Many will go from here simply 10
see the city and Its improvements. Some
desire to visit the Confederate Museum.
to see the Lee monument, TO take in the
gorgeous sights OF the Jefferson, OF
which they have heard and read so much,
others wish TO while away the hours ad-
mIring the goods and wares so attrac-
lively displayed in the numerous stores.
This latter class will predominate, as this
IL d sea son at which all who are able
are inclined to spend whatever they have
20 spare towards fitting out themselves
and their homes. This latter thing Is
what will attract mostly. as they are
we'll aware that in Richmond their loose
change can be spent TO a much better
advantage than elsewhere In the State.
This Is the season. especially FOR the
young men who want a nobby "spring
suit at a moderate cost. hence a large
delegation Of semi-dudes will embark
on the TIN. bent on securing the latest
cut and having a good time. IL Is earn
estly hoped that this excursion will
be a grand success. and that II may be
followed by others. as It will no doubt
be- for the mutual benefit Of the citizens
OF old Williamsburg Is well as Of big
Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
HONOR DEAD HEROES
Preparations FOX The Proper ObssriaSce
Of 0akgeod HemorIal-Day.
THE ORATOR AND CHIEF MARSHAL.
GI stcbes of Messrs. Munford and
Hughes--IIistory OF the Associa-
tion--A Branch of Juniors Formed.
omcers aud Members.

Ever since the dark and dreary days
Just following the surrender Of Lee at
Appomattox. the women OF Richmond
have been loyal and faithful TO the cause
which fen on that eventful occasion and
TO the memory OF the southern heroes
who fen upon the fields OF battle during
the four years OF strife which had just
passed virginias women suffered al
most as much self-denial and endured a.
most as many bardships as did her SOL
diers; and at the close OF the war they
linked their hearts and hopes with those
OF the ex-Confederate soldiers in the
preservation OF the principles and the
sentiments which actuated this fair
Southland to sacrifice all save honor 20
defend the rights and privileges Of
home and State.
The women Of Richmond did nobly their