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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
yoErn caRoIINA cONFARENcE.
Committee Appointed Thank Mr. wash
ingion Duke.

KTNsTON. y. e. Dec. ll-Spccial 49,.
The third days session OF the Norm
carolina Conference opened this mo- n-
ing m o o'clock. Bishop Wilson IN inc
chair ,....., d..
Devotional exercises were conducted ny
Ecv W. e.. Norman of Raleigh.
The Bishop appointed Roy. r. \. yates
ID. H.. and Rev. II. \. Wits. COM
mittee 10 express 20 Washington bukr.
ESQ. Of Durham. the gratitude OF iNc
Conference for bis gift Or Sluup 10 lIhl-
iv College endowment FUND.
Rev j. y. jenkins moved reconsinsfa
,iou of the case Of Rev. j. T. Kendall.
whose application for rcadmis ION WIS
voted down yesterday The motion was
lost bv "a vote of 30 20 y.
Question I'D was resumed. are an me
preI.lcrs blareic-s in their lives and
oficnl administration ana the follow
ing elders being called made their re-
norts and passed the examination or
character. j. Sanford. j. j. Porter. =. =.
RumnaSs. &. 81. SNOW. T.. q. Glenn. j. \.
Martin. W. e. Merritt y. a. Forbes,
Ouv4r RYDER y ~. d. Wilson. r.. J..
Norman. W. G. Norman. }. Q. Guthrie
r. y. Ivev. and forty-eight others.
LAST uieht the Epworth League and
Sundav-Sr hOOl anniverf airy was held. and
cnirited addresses were delivered hv Rev
\. 3. Tyar financial secretary of Trinity
COLLEGE and Dr. cyrus Thomson the Sc
cretary-Of -Stato-elect ON the fusion ticket
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ODERDREU ms ICCOUNT>.
II Is Not Thought That Mr. Eembert In
tended IL Defraud Anybody.

About two months ago Mr.. O. l..
Rembert. "a young man who had come
to Richmond during the last summer
applied TO an officer OF the Sound-Money
League Tor employment during the cam
palgn. lie stated that Dee had been en-
pi0yed as clerk in tie freight Ollce OF
the Southern Railway Company. lie
was given a trial after the gentleman
from the Ound-MOney League had made
some enquiries about him and aaeeI-
tanned that lis statement was correct.
kembert made several speeches IN thl'
city. and was afterwards sent 10 SuiiOik.
Northern Neck. and elsewhere 20 make
speeches Ills work for the league
proved 10 Dee satisfactory Al the close
of the campaign be- stated 90 the gem
tleman who had employed him That ne
expected 10 90 10 Washington 10 Apply
for a position in one Of the departments,
In order that he might study Law. sub
sequently. however he said he haI
changed his mind. and found some one
with whom he would go into private
banking business. and that DEE was back
ed hy 5000
When Remhert introduced himself 10
the gentleman from the Souud-Money
League he presented some recommend
lions from people 10 savannah. whom
the gentleman knew very well. and he
also gave Rev DR.. Kerr. I'm Richmond.
as reference. Recently he rented room
No. 40 in the Chamber OF Commerce
building. signing a lease for IL for twelve
months. He purchased a lot or furni-
turs from Habliston & Brother. a car
pet from GAargA w. Anderson Il San-~-
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and rented typewriter from L. u.
Cloves * 60. he nuns oet a. .ioh %,
his door. setting forth mat NJ h'ii"'''
stocks ana bonus. and yOuhs i""s ""'
engaged a. typewriter. ,.,..,,,
A. soon as he mad established hiihsei
I'm business ne requested his former em-
plover to Introduce him at the ,ltzehs
Bank This the gentleman or the 9ouilu-
Money League did. but used the pre-
caution to tell Mr.. Wallace, the cashlei,
privately that he knew nothing auou.
Rombert's financial affairs. a Few hay
later Rembcrt again called ana drh'u
TO be introduced at the Mettopoii,'n
Bank. lie added that he had deposited
there his check on New York. but that
he had been refused TO draw against
the same. The gentleman again went
with Rcmbert and introduced nm az
the Metropolitan Bank. saying at the
time 10 the officials that he was not
familiar with the young man 5 financial
affairs.
A day or two ago Rembert stated to
the gentleman that he expected 10 go
to New York for few days. and asked
that his patron telegraph TO General
Logan that he was coming. This the
gentleman declined 10 do.
On Thursday morning Rembert failed
TO show up at his office. and when his
aly typewriter reported for duty she
found a note directed 20 her. containing
s. ana instructions TOR ner TO turn AH'
keys OF the Office over TO Mr. Dunlop
and to have the typewriter returned TO
Mr. Cloves These instructions the
young lady carried out, and she went
10 her home. leaving the office in charge
OF Mr.. Dunlop. The first months rent
on the Office is not yet due
Messrs Habliston Il Brother have
sued out an attachment on the furni-
ture TO protect themselves.
During Thursday the gentleman OF
the Sound Money League received
i'm his mail letter from Rem
bert. dated Richmond December 9th.
wherein the writer excuses himself TOR
placing his patron In an embarra sing
position. inasmuch as he had over
drawn his account al the Citizens Bans
TO the amount OF $3.50 He added that
he had been disappointed in money mat
tors and that he would leave the city
until ne was able 10 stralghien out his
affairs.
Those who know Remhert are Of the
opinion that he had no intention OF
doing wrong but that he has been I'M
fortunate I'm that be was disappointed in
not securing the funds he had relied upon.
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IINIl SerNIcr Reform

At the annual meeting of the National
Civil-SerVicc Reform League IN fhiiadeI-
pnia yesterday Mr. CdIl Schuiz the
president, was able TO congratulate ms
rellow-reformers on the extension OF
the civii-service rules 10y President
Cleveland til they now affect oiOp
offices. Begun by senator Pendleton, Oh
Ohio. Democrat. the movement has
reached Its acme under Democratic
President. II f. dOubly fortunate in nav-
ing been an issue I'm the recent presi-
dental election. and in having been APP
proved by the people. The merit sys-
TEN was at st. Louis Incorporated into
the Republican creed. and Mckinley IN
his letter of acceptance has pledged him
self TO thoroughly and honestly en-
force II. The reform Is here TO stay.
to the disgust OF ofiico-seckers Of the
class whose patriotism hungers after
cash rcwards.-BaltimOre sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
Cnnfrnclnr. Orgnnlzed.

In the Chamber of Commerce ON nurs'
day afternoon. the contractors ana sup
ply men of the city perfected an or
ganization for the furtherance OF their
building interests.
Mr.. \. q. Evans was called 10 the
chair. and fulfilled the duties of tempo
rary chairman. while Mr. John Bowers
acted ass secretary. After the opening
formaliues. and short speeches from
several gentlemen present. urging the
advantages of such am association. the or
ganizatiOn was perfected. and the fol-
lowing permanent nril eis were elected
President. John r. Williams, of John
r. Williams & 20. NiCe-President, W.
. Wcswood Secreta -, G. Gray Bos
sioux. Of Bossicux Il Baptist and Tr,l-
aurer. James J.. Phipp.n. cl the Monta
rgt Manufacturing 'om11 ~.
The president appointed committee
Of five 10 formulate RUGS nd re~iila-
ti)-s for tho government Of the associa-
fi0u. This committee will report 20 the
unSt meeting. which will be- held sub
iect 10 tine cnll of the president
those who attended the meeting were
ver- enthusiastic over the prospects OF
the association. and vigorous effort
will be made 40 induce all members Of
the trade 10 Join.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

In Order to Begin the Construction Of the
FIRST street Route AT once.

The Suprcme Court OF Appeals on
Thursday handed down an opinion J"
the case of Reid Brothers and others
against the Norfolk city Railroad
Company. i'm which d. was decided .h.t
am electric street railway is not an al
ditional burden or scrvitude ON the
street for which the ahuttinc lot-own-
ers are entitled 10 compensation. 10
view Of this decision Hon w. Writ Henry
Yesterday morning moved In the Cham
Gerry Court 10 have az once the injunc-
ton dissolved which had been granted
I'm the case Of Clarke against The kicn-
moud Traction Company until Deem
Der 18th. so that the construction OF
the First-strcct branch of the electric
road OF the Traction Company might Doe
commenced at once.
Counsel ON the other side asked for
a brief postponement Of the hearing OF
the motion. i'm order 10 bo able 10 famii-
iariZe themselves with the contents of
the opinion referred TO- The Court.
not sitting on Thursday. the hearing
of the motion 10 dissolve the injunction
was set for Monday morning
Messrs Henry ana Williams repre-
sent the Richmond Traction Company.
while the interests Of the propcrtv-own-
ors are being looked after 10y Mosers.
lewis Staples. and Munford. and Allen
Potts
Mr. W W Henry went before Judge
Wexford. Of the Circuit Court of Hem
rico. Yesterday morning and had the In
junction hills. affecting the lakewood
Cemetery line. and made ont 10y Meesrs
"owardiu and Canepa. dismissed Both
had run out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
\ JUBILEE AT DURHAM
yUr rOuN GO5> VIM OJEH fRIN-
RVS SPLENDID GOOD F0Ri'N''
over Quarter Million Endowment ''o'''
the same Mantle students W.
MI. Duke and lie speaks Granny

DrEuAM. y. c.. Dec u-speci'"-
last NIGHT there was regular DO" o''
Jubilee in Durham. particularly "1
trinity College. over the telegram rceeiF-
ed from Knston. where The annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Church is in s''-
sion anuouucing tine fact that Dr. D. ..
,ltlno had read before that body lrt'e'
RON Alr Washington Duke, oi lnl7 pi.
f.nI,rins n glft OF 100000 to Trinity '"l-
l'5gg;uorGuT IT WAS CHRISTMAS.
,rrs r.u,.,. bows went Wild. Use tow
caught the Infection. the nann- qua. ''
sl..-rork.ts ulumiurd the CLOUDS .'''
some ucople imagined that CHRISTMAS """
arrived ahead OF schedule unt' ,l..
Tho college boys called Oh Mf. b"h'
go, mass followed by number OF ciN-
z.ns. who called the old gentleman lo
the porch. who responded io 1i'I o''.'"'
ri haye been striving an my life to do
son..niue tha. would make the world o'l-
ter hv ms having lived I'D Dr.. nave nov
ACCOMPLISHED about all / can 10. IL no"
l.voly.. uuOu YOU 90 do what itiNtiiH
to le done. / leave you young mon 10
do the balance for Trinity cone
,rris Gift of Yesterday added To- WNHt
h. has formrrlv given TO Trinity. makes
moro than quarter million doIi'i
more than any Southern man has ever
given 20 one institution, OF i.ai.l'ii7'
RAILROAD CHANGES.
H. \. Williams. recently az the floildi
Central and Peninsula railroad, arrived
Yesterday 20 take charge as master ol
trains for THIS division ~ ne Souln'l9
road. relieving Captain W. j. west, on
picbmond. who has been bon charge ever
since q. l.. Ew.ne's transfer TO Ashe-
Vile This division is from Greensboro To-
Primers Point.
Notice has been given tnat app.l," Won
viii be- made 20 tine next legislature io
change the charter OF the town of Dur
Tobacco continues 70 come IN freely.
pecoints of cotton have also been heavy
.hfe v-ook
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
MISS mORdN EETUENS.
4 Load of ANXIETY Lifted or the Minds of
Some Young People.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Dec. n.-SpcciaL
Late last NIGHT Randolph Cuyicr admitted
that Pansy Moran had gone TO York
Pa. her former home. ana Constable
Webster left here at once TO ma her.
lie found her among friends there this
morning. and she agreed 10 return WIN
him. 1noy arrived back this afternoon
ana the Mayor and the father OF tine
girl and Captain Webster had "a consnlta-
ton. The result was that the matter
was dropped ia it's entirety. and the
charges against the accused being with
drawn.
All were freed. Cuyler and Talman are
Englishmen They make cartoons and
pictures for a number OF journals, and
live quietly and well cut in the country
raising bees and other things.
The Morans are nearly heart-hroken
over the affair. and among number Oh
young ladies' and gentlemen in AleXan-
dria CONGRATULATIONS are the order OF the
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
4 Significant Departure.

when a review is made q the condition
of affairs. il j. only right that some
thought be given 10 the physical body
which enables every one TO battle with
The profit or loss on the trial balance
sheet Though the bank account may be-
large ana each ones material gain be
great. IL would not be surprising n It
suddenly daWns upon many that good
health has been greatly Impoverished bg
the low condition of the blood. II is In
this state that the Tactic acid in the vital
fluid attacks the fbrous tissues. particu-
larry the Joints, making known the local
manifestations of rheumatism. Thou
sands OF people have found I'm Hood )
Sarsaparilla. the great blood purifier.
positive and permanent cure Tor Theu-
matism-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
rHL BLUH RIDGn HUNTCLUB.
officers Eirctcd-A Club House Soon 10 lie
Erected.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Dec. IL
Specialize Blue Ridge Hunt Club. at
its regular meeting. held at keswick'
elected Colonel john Armstrong Chdnier
president: Hon. George W. Morris, iitst
vicc-presidcnt: Colonel II. W. Fuller
general passenger agent Chesapeake ana
Ohio railway. second Nicc-prcsident, MT.
Murray BOocOck. treasurer. and j. W.
Everett. secretary Committee on Grounds,
Cary Runin. Professor ". ~. Echois.
Murray Boocock. George W. Macon, and
DR.. J.. l.. Thurman.
The club will soon construct n commo-
dlous clubhouse near keswick. and es-
tablsL golf links. fox hunts, and other
social features The organization IS COM
posed Of upwards Of twenty Of the most
prominent gentlemen Of this and other
sections
The meeting was held at Tho residence
of Mr.. r.. NJ. Randolph. and ~ was very
enthusiastic. as well as an occasion OF
much enjoyment 4 grand dinner was
one of the leading featu.os Of the even
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

MEBANE. y. g.. Dec. ll-Sprciai.
At "a recent meeting Of the board OF trus-
tees OF the Presbyterian High School. OF
North Carolina. IL was decided 10 receive
propositions from various towns IN the
state including Mebane for the perma-
nent location Of the school I'm the event
Of the schools removal. 10 f. rumored thar
Mr.. Preston Lewis Grey. OF Bristol VA
Will establish another school here on the
site u the old Bingham school
The Presbyterian Ministers Association.
Of Alamance county. recently held an iW
portant meeting here at the residence OF
X. c. kegley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Here # is again. ii Hung Chang has
been again, fined years salary ana de-
privcd OF his yellow Jacket and his pea
cock feathers for taking a look through
the palace grounds. This time the fine
was impozcd as a punishment 10 the
Empress Dowager who granted permi-
sion, but Ii had 10 pay the bill. Poor Ii.
His royal privileges come high.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
JUSTiCE JOHN's corr.
Dago Jim Goes TO the Grand jury for
Highway Robbery.


The docket in the Police Court -
terday morning was very hsht. Inc
spectators. however. were very numer-
Gus. and they enjoyed the passing snow
immensely, particularly the scene III
which Officers sutton, Austin. ana feu-
ford, the cupids OF police circles. hsuit
This trio i'm the fulhlmcnt OF their du-
ties. proceeded I'm a body TO house ON
north Second street and pulled in lot
OF young negro men ami women VINO h"D
anchored there for the night.
The entire aggregation mad no Gelci l7t
so said nothing this morning, ana were
sent down for thirty days.
Leroy Lewis, lauky negro VINO Is
awaiting trial upon an assault case, Wa.
in court again this morning Tor general
cussedness i'm throwing stones ana hlah
ing himself "A terror TO the denlIchS OF
Mallory's bar-rOOm and the adjacent Ter
ritory. lie was fined so for assault.
James Hope. "a negro man, uicu 10 Wlpe
up the floor with Susan Baehy. lie sald
ne didn't do it. but as witno sscs were
necessary to straightcn things OUT MS
Honor continued the case uhlu lo-"dl.
James Lewis. alias baso jim. an oyer
grown negro boy. met little Johnny ray
Tor another negro boy. ON tLc stree -
few months ago. and found lhal me mao
81. 80 iu his pocket. Daso JIM Mdil'."
some Of the money. anu lrl,r "h i.9 p,
suaeivcness upon johnny. Inc boy was
firm. however. and declined 90 lel paf'
have any of it, because 10 IS Go pay my
mothers rent" said Dee. Daso grew I'M
paticnt. however. and took ihe money
away from the smaller boy From inAi
day 10 this Dago has LAID low y
warrant WAS sworn ont against him
for highway robbery, and DE went on 20
the grand jury.
Jim Fuller. "a negro boy. ON November
18th. went into a store In Jackson Naic
TO get cents worth Of candy RE hAe
a companion with him who also invested
i'm some candy. When the boys left the
store two butcher knives. valued ut
81 rs. also left and this morning Pul''r
rot ninety days. ON another charge OF
entering the house Of mulalto ani
stealing sundry articles. be was given
.sf..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12
mrs Nor Bnhinrn utcho DrID.
Mr.. william RYAN says the Cuban War
Nav Last some Time.

Internal Revenue Collector William
Ryan said Yesterday 10 Times repre-
sentative that he did not believe Maceo
was dead.
timed hut still / hardly think ~ prob
able that the insurgent General has been
killed.
Regarding the status of affairs i'm Cuba
Mr.KVan said. The war must necessarily
be one OF determination. The Spaniards
cannot whip the insurgents al present
and me former are numerically too strong
for the latter. so. unless the United states
iuterposos. the war may last for several
YEATS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

That sturdy old veteran. Colonel VIII
liam c. Oates. who immortalizcd himself
on July 2. 1863. when he led his regiment.
the Fifteenth Alabama, up the rugged
eide OF Little Round Top Mountain at Get
tysburg. was In Washington a day or so
back and made the following statement
70 4 reporter
sVor the drst time In sirteen years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

would do. but the Bedford jury taxes
the cake by keeping the pubic from
finding out what it did do In the case OF
r. u. Berry. Nobody knows how the jury
stood. not even the jurors themselves anu
every poll that is published seems to
shroud their action more and more III
mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

The monument to be erected TO Harriet
Beechcr stowe at Hartford. Conn. Will
make the third one erected TO women
in this country. a heroine in the time
of an epidemic in New Orleans. and
Emma Willard in Troy, n. Y, received
the others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

The Georgia Legislature has determined
TO do the thing right and has appropriate
ed sl.OOO0OO for schools. They see how
dangerous little learning" has been In
the case OF their own Tom Watson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Senator Tillman says that the Presi-
dents position on the Cuban question is
n miserable straddle" What Tillman
wanted the President to DO was TO sharp
en- his pitchfork and so forth to battle
Tor the insurgents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Congressman Lorimer has announced
that he will resign on account OF the
small salary. This is only ruse per-
haps. of the Chicagoan to hurry up that
bill inceasing the salaries of represen-
tiyes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

meeting last Sunday night that had i.n
u progress for about four weeks.
meeting was conducted hy the PASTOR ~
d. n. Joyce. assisted hv fhr lrf. Nt.
Fishhum Of Roanoke. The meeting WAS
quite a success. .,
The Bautsts ~ this place have e'ec,ea
Mr.. ID. H. Rucker. Jr. clerk or me
church I'm piaro of 4. j. Hirhnson. de-
ceased. They have also called their pas
t0r. Rev. p A. Anthony for another
wear. bat the call has not been accepted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Congressman Barrett has introduced
q bin compelling the President TO select
his cabinet from Congress. The Sec
rotary Of the Treasury must come from
the house. and Secretary Of state from
the scratc. They are 20 remain in
Congress- white ia the Cabinet. hut re-
celve cabinet pay. This VIII probably re-
ceive he support Of both Dingley and
Senator Sherman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

1t is now said that Senator Hin is TO
be denied the empty honor Of nominal
ton for the United States senatorship by
the Democratic members Of the New York
Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

It is an interesting coincidence that CO.
temporaneously with the Introduction of
at washington comes a bill TO supply
that building with 100000 gallons of water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

The Rothschilds. as is their custom
nj the beginning Of each winter. have
sent 100000 francs (about 10000 TO the
Project OF the Seine for the needy ten
ants
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

We suppose the bill Just passed, pro-
tecting dramatic authors and composers
is directed against editors who refuse to
furnish stamps for return manuscript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

THE MAILING LIST is ONLY PRINT
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN "a .:
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEB, =. T. N ~ I. ~ n a
If THE DATE OPPOSITE 70 DiS y, s.S y, -
ON THE LITTLE PINK Sill - 80,
CHANGED AS SOON AS IhE BUD
SCKIPTION is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

What Weyler needs IS a patent attach
ment TO his typewriter guaranteed to
make Maceo stay dead after one of his
frequent killings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Some of,the Milwaukee messengers have
struck because they were compelled 10
use bicycles. That's right; what boy on
earth could play marbles on bicyciey
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

The New York papers do not seem
TO have much luck in marrying OF De
pew and Taimage. They should get
some younger blood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

Poor Pulitzer will get all Of the Wash
ington Posts spleen when Mr.. Bayard
has completed his term of service
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

IL must be remembered that it is only
the statue of Ada Rehan that has gone
into the hands of a receiver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

That Cabinet place that Texas will get
Will probably go 10 Hetty Green's son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

NORFOLK VA Dec. u.-Speciai.-
Iohn r. sfrauchln. contractor and
5niiiar of Rochester y. y made am
assis-nment here to-day for the benefit
OF his creditors. liis LIABILITIES are about
81 el0 while the assets viii amount 10
fully $4,000.
INABILITY o. realize on outstanding
claims caused fhe ASSIGNMENT he hullr
the Nig Consumers Brewery here and
among the assets is included so 90 ~
its paid stock. The company. however.
b. not recfcd ir any was nl Tho 1--iln-
mont. The creditors are principally banks
81. baltimore Washington. Chicago and
New York. There are no preferences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-12

We have often heard the lawyers say
that none but the prophets could foreteil
with sny .desree of certainty what Q twsy