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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
VIM IN FoRCfD TO LEAvE.
Rev. George w. Knapp Confined In JAN
at Diarbekir.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April G. via SOFIA
Bulgaria, April 7.-Advices received here
to-day from Dlsrbekir indicate beyond
any reasonable doubt that the Rev. Mr..
George ". Knapp. one Of the American
missionaries IT Bills is confined in the
ian at Biarbeklr. capital Of the Nilayet
" that name. I'm Turkish Armenia.
The Turkish government. replying TO
the representations of the United states
Charge d'Anaircs. Mr.. John W Riddle.
has announced, through the Grand Nizier
and through the Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs. that no news has been received by
the Porte regarding the reported expu-
sion OF the Rev. Mr. Knapp from Bills
and IT was intimatcd that IL u was true
that be had arrived AT Diarhekir IL would
appear that the local authorities We're
DESTROYS of secretly eXpelling the Ameri-
can missionary
But the latest news from Diarbekir
shows that cannot possibly be the case.
as il IS further announced that the Rev.
Mr.. Knapp Is to be sent from Diarbekir
TO Aiexandretta. a seaport on tne Bay
Iskanderun, opening into the eastern por-
ton OF the Mediterranean, there To be
either shipped out Of the country or de-
llvered to the representatives, Of the
United States.
The United States Charge d'Ahalres has
obtained from the Ports tue assurance
that the Vail Of Aleppo has been instruct
ed TO protect the American missionaries
in the Suedich district
The officials a. the State Department
ara fully aware OF the condition OF the
missionaries in Turkey, and Of the devel-
opments in the case of Missionary KNAPP =
who is reported by cable TO be I'm con-
nnement at DiarbcNr but they refuse to
discuss the matter in any phase. IL IS
quite certain that no orders have gone
forward 10 Admiral Selfridge 10 gather
his fleet in the Gulf OF lskanderun 10
make any sort Of a demonstration. Ad-
miral Selfridge's ships are well scattered
at present His flagship. the San Fran
cisco. IS at the Piraeus, the Minneapolis
is at Tarant0. Italy, making small repairs.
and the Marblehead is al Mersine.-Wash-
ingtOn Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
H1TAHDIN STOOD THE TEST.
Her Machinery Works Perfectly on q
Twelve-Hour Run.

NEW LONDON, CONN. April The
Ammen ram Katahdin returned at ESQ
o'clock tonight from her tweVe-hour trial
trip at sea. The machinery OF the yes
sci worked perfectly and tho members
OF the trial board finished their days work
well satisfied that the builders had full
filed their contract. as far as good work
manship and material were concerned.
The board will recommend a few minor
improvements but these viii not be due
TO any fault of the builders.
The twelve hours run to-day was or
dered by the Naval Department for the
purpose OF testing the hull equipments,
&c. Particular attention was paid TO the
machinery as there was some doubt
whether or not IL could stand the strain
at first Of a run of twelve consecutive
hours The machinery was run al full
speed for over an hour under natural
draft and stood the test 70 the satisfac-
ton Of all
The Katahdin left the harbor at $50
this morning and proceeded 10 Montauk
Point under natural draft at the rate Of
twelve or thirteen knots. The weather
was not altogether favorable as strong
head-wind and rough sea were encounter
ed. After the boat reached Montauk
Point she proceeded TO sea on a south by
southeasterly course. The machinery was
started at fun speed at 10 o'clock and
kept up for an hour and a half The en-
gnes made from ia TO ll6 revolutions per
minute. tho boilers carrying $50 pounds OF
steam. During this time the average
speed was thirteen knots an hour.
AS the ram proceeded TO sea the high
winds and rough sea increased. The yes
sci put about when about forty-nve miles
southeast of Montauk Point and began
the homeward run.
Just before the vessel came abreast Of
Montauk Point again. four rapid-hrins
siX-pound Schroeder guns We're brought
into play Each gun was fired TO ascer-
tain whether the carriages were in proper
shape. Conical shots were fired and car
RED distance of three miles. When
they struc. the water great splash for
lowed which could be plainly seen with
glasses from The Katadhin.
The return run was made without fore
ing the engines. tht revolutions ranging
from io5 10 Jos per minute. The speed
was from eleven 10 twelve knots. The
vessel reached Race Point, threc-quarters
of an hour ahead Of time and the course
was changed 10 west. a run being made
toward Saybrook. 20 get the ranges for
the speed trial. which will probably take
place on Thursday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
Behind the Bat.

Brooklyn will meet Richmond at the
West-End Park this afternoon. The
game will be called at 415 o'clock.
The Boston team registered at the JEFF
ferson. Several OF the players wives
were along. and all were loud in their
praise Of the jefferson.
The Baltimore papers are very sore over
the way the orioles were treated in Pc
tersburC. Many more such occurrences
as Wednesdays riot will Kill ball in this
State.
Mr. T. II. Murmane. OF the Boston
Globe. and MIR. J. G. Morse, OF the Bos-
ton Herald, are accompanying the Bos-
tons on this trip.
Woods hit I'm the first inning must he
credited 10 loves slOwness. lie could
have gotten the ball.
Danny Boland Is improving in his work
and will no doubt come UP 10 expectr,
tons.
Mains and SWEETS each wore glove on
their left hand while pitching.
Lowe made a beautiful pull-down Of
Wells hot liner I'm the fifth inning
Dobbins claims that he was not released
by Wells. hut simply stopped Of his own
accord. Wells saws he was released
Dobbins claims that he did not have a
fair trial. Wells says he did. and that
t. how il all stands.
Sweeney was In the game yesterday.
All he wants is show.
Tannehnl caught Tucker mapping at
first in the sixth
Umpire Woods decisions gave perfect
satisfaction.
Boston win play at Princeton College
TODAY.
Kahn tried to steal second on Camel in
the third inning but IL ala not work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
DEM0CRArsIS THE EASTERH COUN-
TIES INDIFFERENT 10 POLITICS.
The Public Library Fund Growipg-Chil
dren's Ward in the City Hos
pital Complete.

RALEIGH. n. c., April 3.-Speciai.-
In the State Treasury there are portraits
of Treasurers Jonathan Worth, Johh H.
Worth. and Donald w. Balm Now All
other has been added, that OF treasurer
John II. Wheeler.
AT the meeting OF the Populist state
Committee on the 18th the special SUD
committee OF i've recently appointed ~
the Republican state Executive CoInHils-
tee, will meet with them.
Frost in the eastern trucking secuon
OF the state has done no INJURY tH'
season is very late.
Democrats in several eastern counues
are very Indifferent, even IN the spllil"
municipal election. No regular Deilio,
cratic ticket has been nominated l"e
Democrats being satlshed u "00'Ps =
mixed ticket. -. ,,a.h
Nh. puDllc library fund has now reach
Oh 81 t.O The. amount needed is }-,JVV'
FOR THE CHILDREN. ~.
The "Children's WARD at the city HOS
pitai here was formally turned over ~
the hospital committee yeS', ,hts r,,,cb-
building and furnishing OF TINS hluOn,
needed ward has been tn the hahaS u
Miss Sadie Tucker who has colecteu
the funds and directed the work Oue
OF the four cots Is alfeahy eHuo"eu' ie
others will possibly be endowed sooii'
only children under five years are ad-
mitied. The room IS separate rom '"e
hospital proper. ,-A. ,.,,.o, nv
The loap-ytar ball last night given py
the young ladies' OF Raleigh was one Oh
the most successful balls ever gwen mere
There were nity couples on the moor
Miss Marguerite HOusdale, one oil ia
lcigh's greatest favOrites. led the german
The figures were novel, but nevertheless
very beautiful.
Many people have heard With regret to-
day OF the death OF Mrs. Eugen Grissom
IN Denver, Col.
NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOClA-
TION.
The wilmington Chamber Of Commerce
having invited the North Carolina Press
Association to meet al that city, tne
Invitation Is accepted. The meeting Will
be held July 18th.
This morning three white tramps. who
were stealing "a ride on the blind baggage
OF a Southern railroad train sprang OF
lust before reaching Greensboro. Inc
bones OF the face OF one were broken, and
his injuries are severe. Another snIefeu
fatal internal injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

One reason why women are so gcner-
ally troubled With some arrangement of
the distinctly feminine organism is that as
girls they learn nothing about their own
physical make up Parents are waking up
70 the importance Of education Of this kind,
and young women are becoming more and
more abba 10 take care Of their health.
Carelessness Ia giIlhood causes the great
est suffering and unhappiness In after life
Little irregularities and weaknesses in girls
should be looked after promptly and treat.
ment given At once Or. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription promotes regularity OF al fen
mine functions, makes strength and builds
up a sturdy health With which II meet the
trials to come. The FavoTite PreseTip-
ton r." is not a universal panacea. II IS
good for but one thing II IS directed
solely al one set of organs.
II have been a sufferer from female weak
res for six years. grew worse; had severe
cutting pains In left ovsry, also tn iet side aud
stomach. The pain In left side was constant.
would have light spasms previous 10 monthly
period aud when the spasm would leave would
suffer from severe soreness all over aud could
bear nothing TO touch me. also suffered from
severe headaches; burning pressure on brain
which almost caused me to be insane | could
not lay my head down without sfnoiherng. Ny
face was poor eyes looked dead; wasted IN hesh.
was eons,ipated ard suffered severe pain wheu
bowel, would act ] could not eat ior the null.
ness la region Of stomach had tried three OF
the best doctors here but they only gave me tenn
porary relief had given up all hope {, ever
getting well again. Al las; concluded 10 give
Or. Pierces Favorte Prescription trial have
taken two bottles. one Of the Golden Medical
Discovery and one OF Pellets have not felt
any signs Of my old disease. headache all gone:
mensss regular without ache or pain. Indeed !
feel Ike a new person" Yours truly.
.NMs.M Z2v.%1,
49, =, xAsxza 1eataa cA-~A Az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

CLEVELAND, o., April 9.-The Iron
Trade Review says.
Iron has further advanced towards
higher grounds in the past week. De-
mand has not broken loose In any gen
eral way and the higher prices have not
convinced buyers that they need make
haste 10 cover. The Pittsburg basis
finally established for soft steel IS 300,
with 5Oc., 81. and s.. % added, respec-
lively, for Cleveland, Chicago. ana last
ern prices. Sheet bars and tin-plate bars
carry g and $3.50, respectively, above the
billet figure. and wire rods g. While the
steel agreement IS a substantial one as
such agreements go, there are not want
ing predictions that one or two OF the
largest interests have submitted 10 re-
ouirements that may lie put under a
severe strain in tho next few months.
The supply OF tonnage viii be large fac
tor in the outcome.
Structural iron Is unchanged. Scrap is
held more firmly In the expectation or IN
creased pudding and mill irons are
higher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
White Cans at Mt. Airy.

WINSTON, y. c., April e.-News was
received here this evening that White
Caps recently visited the home OF Martha
Lowry. a sixteen-year-old white girl, In
Mt. Airy. and after beating her unmer-
cifully added another afilicuon by cover
ing her with tar They also abused the
girls grandmother, with whom she lived
Mart Griffith. Henderson Mitchell, Fonro
Riddle and D. VI. Hodges are said 10
be the guilty parties. Mt. Airy is great
~ stirred up over the affair. Griffith and
Hodges have been tried and bound over
TO the court. II is said that the latter
was whipped by white-caps two years
ago. Mitchell has left tho country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
BEAN-lIATERS VICT0RS.
BOSTON DRAEATKD RICHMOND BY
As CORs or 8 TO 4 YESTERDAY.
The Visitors TT led Three Pitchers-fise
Double Plays Were Madc in the Game
Three of Il leni by Rivhmond.

The game vest. rcay between Manager
seiee.s Rean.Est~ni and the Champions
was played In the presence OF ABOUT one
thousand persons. The cold weather ana
the promise OF rsdit at any monch, va"
the erce. OF kecpin. the abundance oo"",
but what was lacking III huih"e'S was
made up :R entAusias NJ
The game was one Oh those coh'es'S "'"e
herd A phenomenal pAiy at almost every
turn. and the players on both Sides were
frequently applauded for their snappy
work.
Tho visitors put up a perfect NEEDING
game. and in addition they won the al
fair out In the first iniang by their time
ly stick work
Richmond was unable TO do anything
win the Trio Of twirlors that Captain
Duffy presented. Several time the locals
had men on bases. but Mains, Nerrick,
and Stivotis always mana yed TO hold the
key TO the situation.
TENNY HURT HIS HAND.
Tenny started I'm to do the catching.
but the third bali that he caught tore one
OF the nails on his right hand Loose, and
he was forced TO retire IN favor OF Can
Eel.
Dillon and Tannehill were the pair that
Wells slated 10 face the Boston baismen,
and they both gave a good account oil
themselves The former allowed but six
hits In four innings. while the latter only
permitted two TO be made off OF his de-
livery I'm two innings.
The game was called before the end
OF the seventh inning on account OF dark
ness and cold weather combined.
Five pretty double plays were made.
and three OF them musI go 10 Rchm ond 5
credit.
o. 49,. In .ho .ccor1 ip,fy. Moipc
had been given his base on balls. then
Hamilton drove low. quick. and red
hot one TO Sweeney. who got II and
snapped the hall To Wells before Mains
could regain first.
In the third Duffy had reached first on
a hit, when Tucker sent a fast Grounder
TO Jake. who touched FIRST and 1ben put
the bail to Berte in time To get Duffy a.
second.
In the fourth Collins singled: then Gan
Eel drove one out TO Kahn. which Barley
captured on the run and threw 10 first
I'm time TO cut Collins off.
The visitors got their doubles i'm the
second ana seventh innings on fast in
field work. Richmondfs work IN the
field was very satisfactory. The work
OF the Boston team was clever, smooth.
and fast They work together say very
little but saw a Large amount Of wood.
HOW THEY SCORED.
Two timely singles. combined with n
base on balls and Dillon's wild throw TO
Pendcr. gave Boston three in the first
In the third "A base on balls and singles
by Lowe and Duffy gave Boston two
more runs. which were her last. on sew
eral other occasions the visitors had men
on bases. but close fielding prevented
their scoring.
For Richmond Tannehin scored In the
sixth inning. lie got his base on balls
kain flew out 10 YerTck; Wood got his
base on balls then Fender dropped
short one into left field. and Tannehin
came home.
The score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

WAS GREETED ny A LANCE AUDI
EyCE AT RTCHH0ND C0LLEGE.
Able Discourse ON the subject, "Our I'm
finished Worid"-Wiil Apply Principles
to the Reform In Cities.

In spite OF the inclement weather last
evening a large and fashionable audi
ence gathered in the Richmond College
chapel to hear Prof. Albion w. Small. Of
Chicago University. discuss the subjec. Of
our Unfinished World" In the audience
were some Of Richmonds most dstin-
gushed citizens. a section Of seats had
been reserved for the officers and teach
ers OF the Woman's College. and these
formed a centr, OK attraction for many
Of the young conesians. who occupied
a body OF seats just opposite.
President Boatwrght welcomed tho au-
dience and spoke Of the broad phllan-
thropy which lei 10 the cstabliahment
OF the Thomas lectures. lie then pre-
scented Professor G.. IA. Winston, chair
man Of the Thomas Lecture COMMITTEES.
who. in appropriate words. announced the
subject OF the course OK lectures and
introduced the speaker Of the evening.
WITH GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Professor Small Is fluent magnetic
speaker and possesses a fund Of anec-
dotes with which be aptly illustrates bis
Arguments. lie held the undivided atten-
ton OF his audience. and from the hearty
applause accorded him seemed 10 carry
is hearers with him. The lecturer eN-
planned that the first three lectures would
deal with general principles. and that tho
fourth lecture would discuss tho apolca.
tiou OF some OF these principles to the
most important problem in American
life--namely. the reform or cities. lie
defined sociology as an attempt 20 con-
struct o philosophy of thoroughly reason
able life In society. lie congratulated
81 nrr rsn
20 DO On making social life reasonable than
all the ages before as have accomplished.
DEMANDS OF SOCIETY.
The main argument OF the lecture was
sustai1od by comparing the actual with
the possible social service Of each Of che
learned professions. The lecturer then
discussed the function that tho managers
OF business the captains o. Industry
ought 10 perform. He discussed the de-
mands OF society upon public servants ia
official place. and finally the social func-
lions OF the ministers Of religion.
In conclusion. he said. THE brightest
page in history ought 20 fll the blank
reserved for the next generator record.
The optimism OF middle ago survives both
disappointed hope OF reforming the world
at once and reacuonary despair az ace
cornptfshtng any good a al. ~ eiories
I'm courSe 20 bear It's part ln an economy
OF ceaseless reformauons 20 long as ume
shall last thank God that he has let
me live in this world while he still needs
helpers. I congratulate you. citzens,
thaf tho lines have fallen % you 10 an un-
f,,hshed world Every institution OF
society signals TO Americans or to-day
The same appeal that inspiration gave 90
paul. Quit you Ike men. Be strong
The subject Tor this evening IS 'Ihe
HOLY Alliance OF Politics and Religion
These lectures are all open 10 the public,
and the citizens OF Richmond are cordi-
ally Invited to attend. The lecture begins
at sis O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
Annnmaifnx Republicans

WEST APPROXIMATION. VA. April g.
Speciai.-The Republicans OF Appomattox
met in mass-meeting here to-day and
elected delegates 10 the district and State
conventions.
ing Mckinley for President. and instruct
Ing the Appomattox delegates TO the Dis
trict Convention, 10 vote for w. G. Frank
lin as delegate 10 the ST. Louis Con
Nention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
CUMBERLAND COUNT.
Natures Signs That Portray the Coming
spring Season.


OAK FOREST. VA. April 9.-Special.-
The cold wave Tuesday night and the
frozen ground indicate that the peaches
We're all killed.
Farmers had good weather for seeding
their spring oats. and have gotten a soOd
stand. After the late rains the wheat
became much greeuer In color but the
cold weather prevents rs growth. 40
not suppose the country gardens were
ever so bare as they are al the present
time. The bugs and worms destroyed
all the winter cabbage and the dry iaH
caused a failure IN turnips, so that we
do not have any spring salad.
One of cur farmers says that ne Is
going TO plant corn tomorrow, ana an
other one, who likes TO be FIRST ~ such
matters. Is anxious % begin, though only
one whipperwill has been heard, not a
dOgWOod i'm bloom. not poplar 10 lear.
while the black martin and the bulloat.
sure harbingers OF warm weather have
not made their appearance. The larger
winter sparrOws, that come and go with
the snOw-brds. have nearly ali dlsdp-
peared. and the smaller summer spar
rows have taken their places. 90 not
know that l have seen so many or these
as / have this spring. since J was
child. when great hocks OF them fed
I'm the soft. young grass IN my iather
yard and orchard.
Mrs Fred Booker continues very Zee
HE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
Visited by Grand Chancellor.

The Pythians OF Richmond met in Joint
session In Lee Camp Hall this evening
with jefferson Lodge. No. %, for the pur-
pose OF receiving an official visit from
the Grand Chanc Nor, william =. Car
rett. OF Leesburg. After conferrlhg the
page and esquire rank on two brotheis.
the Grand Chancellor was received win
grand honors and cordially weicoheu 70
Pyth.ans' new castle hail by the Chan
ceHor Commander, Sol j.. BloomDerg
The order was much enlighted py the
Grand Chancellor, who spoke on many
interesting subjects TO the Pythlahs OF
Richmond. The Grand Chancellor COM
p-mented the lodge on It's proficiency
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
OBITUARY.
Edward II. Gay.

The death OF Mr.. Edward II. Gay
formerly OF Boston. occurred az his res
dence 3O7 south Third street. az O'Clock
=. VI. yesterday, from tuberculosis, rom
which trouble he has been suffering loF
several months past. ,,-,.,
about eight years, having located h-ie
Immediately after graduating from tne
Boston Law School. identtyihb Hii,sf.4
i'm the coal business with ms nfotAer'
Mr. Ware B. Gay, ard Mr; ~. - -,
nanv' OF which he was the secretary ana
Ills kindly nature attracted 10 nm a
large circle OF friends, and WIZ De
greatly missed in this community
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
4 Bg1CTIFUL CONCERT.
Cathedral Hall Was Filled with an Ap-
preciatiNc Anhlence

Despite the inclement weather. a large
audience assembled in the Cathedral Hall
last evening, to hear the concert given
for the benefit Of the Ladies Benevolent
Society.
owing to the sudden Illness OF Mrs.
boswell. her place on the programme
was filed by Miss Nellie Rogers, who
sang most delightfully."- THE Holy City, ."
by Adams. and was compelled to respond
to an encore. singing the ever-poDular
Ben Bolt" The quartette numbers by
the choir OF the First Baptist church
were especially beautiful.
Miss Eva Iawson's fine dramatic so
prano voice was effectively heard in
Nevins' "Oh. That We Two Were May
ing" She was compelled to bow
graceful acknowledgment TO a most fiat
terng encore.
Mrs Jasper l.. Rowe gave new life and
vigor TO that fayorlte Of songs. Tosus
Good bye"
Messrs. Cunningham and Lehman were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

The basketball team OF the Young
Mems Christian Association of this city
will leave here this afternoon Tor Nor
folk. where the will play the team OF the
Norfolk Association tomorrow. The fol-
lowing members compose the Richmond
team. ". T.. Crawford, captain: a. >.
Crawford, right forward. L. o. Michaels,
left forward. ". T.. Crawford, centre :
y. NJ. Shepherd, right guard -. ';
Gregory, left guard. l.. G.. Burruss' and
X. r.. Forest. substitutes.
The team will return tomorrow even
ing 80
Tho Norfolk team will cHne TO Hlch-
mond ON next Friday 10 play the hlcn-
mond boys a return game ~ me re- j.
mental armory. on Seventh and Marshall
streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

heard to advantage in their duet. MY
Faith Looks Up to Thee"
Probably the most taking feature OF the
evening was the plantation MELODIES
sung with banjo by Miss Maggie Leahey,
the audience compelling her 10 respond
to several encores. and they seemed
loath to permit her TO retire.
Quite a handsome sum was reaIizea
from the concert
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
soUrHERy,s NEW ACQUISITION.
The Knoxville. Cumberland Gap and
Louisville Bought.

NEW YORK. April 9.-The Southern
Railway Company has acquired and Will
assume Immediate possession OF the Knox
VILE, Cumberland Gap and Louisville
railroad, extending from Knoxville 70
Cumberland Cap Tenn, a distance Of
about sixty-ave mics, OF main limo. and
has sold the Cumberland Gap tunnel and
connections 10 Mlddlosboro. KY, 70 the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com
pany, reservng trackage rights through
ana over the same. IL will establish a
junction for the exchange Of business at
that point with The Louisville and Nash
willie Railroad Company The laster com
panv has bought the Middlesborough Belt
railroad. which connects with the Cum
berland Gap tunnel. and that portion or
the Knoxville. Cumberland Gap. and
Louisville railroad which now forms the
connection between the tunnel and tho
city OF Middlesborough will be added 10
its main line.