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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
hM A 800 BICYCLE GIVEN AWAY.
IiN5kuS- SEE OUR ADVERTIS RMENT IN
HA FIRST COLUMN AND THE BI.
b<-c82 CYCLE IN OUR WINDOW
HA MASSIE'S PHARMACY
1C9 JEFFERSON ST.
They Pleaded Not Guilty,

New YORK. May 81. B. Duke, w.
Il. Butler. w. A. Marburg. T. Ginter.
g: Arents, G. w. Gall, B. N. Duke. q.
w. Watts. j. Browne and G. G.. Emery,
through their attorney, W. w. Fuller,
to day pleaded not guilty to an indict.
mens charging them with conspiracy.
This conspiracy. 1t is charged In the
Indictment, according to their own ad.
missions was formed for the purpose
OF restricting and preventing compe-
tition to increase the price OF O com.
modify OF trade
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
VIII Not Go to Onha.

RALEIGH, N. c.. May s.-Major E. M.
Hays, OF the Seventh Cavalry, United
States Army. returned to-day from
Lynchburg. He Was much surprised a.
the prominence given his recent meet
Ing with Gen. FitzhuRh Lee in Wash.
ington. II went to Washington on Q
purely personal matter" he said. "to
secure the appointment of my son to
West Point. have no intention what
ever of going 10 Cubs"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Thirty Years in the Pen.

WINSTON. N. O.. May s.-Willism
Gadberry was sentenced to thirty years
in the State penitentiary for the muir.
der of his sweetheart lsst year in Yad-
kin county. He was convicted of muir.
der In the second degree. His first trial
resulted In verdict Of murder in the
hsss degree and he was sentenced to be
hanged
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Outlaw Leader Oapturea.

ATLANTA, Ca. May s.-Taylor Delk,
leader OF notorious gang Of outlaws,
VINO has been wanted for several weeks
for the murder Of the sheriff OF Pike
county, was captured near Senoie Wed.
nesday by Detective Looney, Of the
Atlanta police force, and lodged in
jail In this city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
No More Bodies Founa.

CINCINNATI. May 8 -Workmen have
now 80 far removed the wreckage from
the buildings destroyed by tho explo-
aion Monday night ON Walnut street,
that 1t Is apparent that no more bodies
are to be found.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Turner and DUNLAP Extraa,tsa

LONDON, May s-The exsradition of
William Turner and William Dunlap,
who were arrested here on the charge of
having stolen jewelry valued at 500, 900
from Townsend Burden, of New York,
WAS granted at the Bow street police
court to-day by the chief magistrate,
Sir John Bridge.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Candidate for the Moose,

PETERSBURG. Nay THE man Ma
gruder. who committed an outrage on 8
colored girl and afterwards murdered
her In Allegheny county. was found
guilty to-day and sentenced 10 be hung
lima 10
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
The End at Hand

NEWPORT. KY, May THE end of
the Scott jackson trial is now near At
hand. The commonwealth announced
day that 1t had no more witnesses to
offer. The arguments will consume ell
OF Tomorrow.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Standing OF the Clubs.
Juatice Mated Ont

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, May John Wal.
drop, who four months ago while sery-
ing term in the Coalbusg penitensiary
for larceny, Drained 6 fellow prisoner
with pick, WAS hanged in the Jail yard
here this morning.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
national oeographio Society.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, May s.-The
annual field meeting OF the National
Geographic Society will be held at
Charlottesville May 16 The principal
exercises will take place at Monticello,
the home of Thomas Jefferson, followed
by visit to the University OF Virginia.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Country Cured Hams.

PHONE or send us an order. Fines
In town. w. w. PAYNE & Co, Parl
street grocers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
W0mGl'S ideas

Are more practical every day,
and every day there are more
Tablets used-more people find
what patience and time-savers
they are. There are Tablets
made of all conceivable papers,
for the fastldlous and tho care
less, the. traveller and the stay
at-home. sc for the medium
grade and l0c for the linen, and
up and up.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

THE United States Governments re.
ports show Royal Baking Powder gu
perior to all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

Go to Donsldson's for Carpets, Mat
ting and OIL Cloth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
ELSIE KREGIoS HURDERER(AUGHT
He Makes a Full Confession oil
the Crime.

Sage He Met the Girl Going Toward Hor
Home. and When He Asked Her Where
the Zoo Park Was She Made q Curt
Reply-He Attacked Hsr with Pen.
knife and Killed Her.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
IN THE PROCESSION.

Sussex County Democrats Want Co be on
the Winning Side.
RICHMOND, Va, May s.-Sussex
county elected delegates to the State
Dem oratio convention to-day and in
structed them for silver.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
ROANOKE.
'ETBRSBURG.

Earned runs.-.Petersburg, 8; Roanoke, 2. Two
base hits-Kelley. Keefer, Breen 2, McFalle.
-Dundon Double pisys-sholia to Keefer, W Iic.
ley to Tate. Base on balls-on Kitson, /. Hit by
pitched BALI Nh M,;stsnhope. Struck outBy Kiteon,
hour and fifty minutes. Umpire-Connor,
Notes.
Willis will pitch for the home team
to-day and II he puts up his usual steady
game. the MouHtatneers will take two
out OF the three games.
Kelley, the left fielder of the Peters,
burg seam, was fined S25 yesterday by
Captain Stanhope and put out of the
grounds for characterization. Kelley
questioned some decision of Umpire
Conner, and upon his refusal to keep
quiet, was ordered off the grounds and
fined.
Umpire Connor has made q favorable
impression on the fans and cranks by
his quick decisions and the impartial
way he makes them. Men thoroughly
posted on baseball matters declare that
he 10 she best and most impartial UNI
pire thai ever went on o Virginia dia.
mond.
The Belmonts will cross bats with
the Brewery boys on the grounds of the
latter this evening at 4 o'clock.
Very Pretty Game.
RICHMOND. May s.-The game here
was beautifully played. Both pitchers
were in fine form and did splendid
work.
Score r. II U
Portsmouth -. .... 0OOOOe1x-s
Batteries-Brandt and Kieman; Malarkey and
Wilson.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Have You an Eye For the Artisttc?

IF 30, you will see something to
please you in the fancy cased Jeweit
pianos. See them at the wsrerooms of
II Ibbie Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
They Really Lose a Game.

NORFOLK, May Heavy batting and
clean fielding tells the story of how
Norfolk won to days game. joe Cor
bett pitched for the locals and Lynch.
burg was unable to locate the ball.
Tommy Turner lead in she batting with
q record Of two singles and two doubles
out OF five timea ct bat. Langsford's
work at short was q feature.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
$40 I! ING, GOLD }Ll

GUESS ,THE NUMBER OF BEANS
AND PEAS IN TIE JAR IN OUR
WINDOW AND GET 5000 IN GOLD.
WITH EVERY PURCHASE WE GIVE
YOU CHICK, WHICH WE PRINT
WHILE YOU WAIT. 1T ONLY TAKES
A MOMENT, AND THE CHECK HAS
VALUE. SAVE THEM, AND WHEN
THEY AMOUNT TO A DOLLAR You
ARE INVITED TO COME AND GUESS.
THE SAVING OF MORE CHICKS
MEANS MORE GUEsSES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
TO HAVE A CITY MISSIONARY.
9hc Socicty's Executive Committee
Agrees to This and Fixes Duties.

There was an interesting meeting OF the
Executive Committee OF the Richmond
City Missionary Society at 81. James
Episcopal church last night. The session
was presided over BY Rev. Landon r.
Mason, and Mr.. Spott Allen acted as Sec
rotary. Rev. DR.. John X. Mason reported
that at a meeting Of the Episcopal Cleri-
Gus, held yesterday morning. a resolution
had been adopted recommending to the
society that city missionary be en-
ployed. the term Of Office OF the former
missionary, Rev. =. X. Nugent, having
expired January LIST. The report presented
by DR.. Mason I'm this connection was
adopted with a few slight changes. the
duties of such an officer as fixed providing
for one service each month on Sunday
morning at the penltentiary. services at
the almshouse as the occasion requires.
midday services at the railroadmachlne
shops services at st. Lukes Home every
Sunday afternoon. and services there
twice a month on Thursday nights, such
open-air services as may he deemed ne
cessary. etc.
II was decided that the rector of each
Episcopal church submit TO his vestry
the question as TO what amount they will
appropriate as the share of their respec-
tive churches towards the defraying OF
the expenses.
1t was also agreed that an effort should
be made TO raise the sum Of $1,000 as a
salary for the city missionary, so that the
entire amount to be raised by the Episco-
pal churches of this city for mission
purposes. including the sum of 500. for
the Brazilian mission, will be $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
To Cut the stone Here.

The Granite-Cutters' Journal OF a re-
cent number has the following to say:
"Rumor has il that the granite-work
for the proposed Federal building in Allie
gheny. Pa. will be cut in Richmond. Va.
This. If true. will be good news 20 the
Richmond men. They have had a long.
duh spell there, and oppositionsts hays
helped TO make the few nibbles that fell
their way as insecure as possible. II Is
long lane that has no turning. When
1t turns in Richmond the reckoning Will
be graf. To none there Will the news OF
a lob be more pleasant than to the oIfi-
GERS of the branch-tried and true men,
who have stood by their colors with
scanty support during adversely. To them
Is due the preservation of Whatever union
feeling now exists in the Old Dominion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Mr.. FarlaDd TO Appear Here.

Alfred A. Farland, the banjo virtuoso
will be at the Richmond Theatre next
Friday. He occupies an altogether unique
position in the musical world. and his
marvellous accomplishment on the banjo
has excited the wonder and admiration
of the critics in almost every city in
this country. His repertoire includes COM
positions by Dussek. Mozart. Beethoven,
Mendelssohn. Haydn, Schubert, Rossini
Verdi, Chopin. Gounod Hauser, Mos
kowski, Wieniawski Paderewski, Valid
teufel Strauss, :nd others, and is practi-
cally inexhaustible. He has made an
unqualified. pronounced, and absolute sue
cess in every city in which he has APP
peared, being greeted everywhere by
large and representative audiences. who
have been aroused to the highest pitch
OF enthusiasm by his original. novel, and
truly marvellous performance.
Mr.. Farland will be assisted next Fri
day evening by the Old Dominion Sextette
and other prominent musicians of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Friends of the Home.

The following persons have recently
made contributions 10 the Richmond In
dustrial Home: j. w. Brauer. 5. O..
Robinson. A. ID. Bryant Perkins S
Bakery. ]. T. AGREE. p. A. Woodward,
r. Castlebery, Mr. Beale, ". J. Hechler.
Mr. Cook. W. NJ. Brauer. f.. w. Evans.
b. a. Brauer, j. e. Taylor e. Co.. Frede-
rick Keck. Thomas Myrtle, Edward
Smidth. j. l.. Switzerland. Il. III. AGREE,
w. J. Todd. J. Il. Shaft, +. F. Quinn, ID.
-. Peasants. b. T. Crump. A. II.
Fletcher, G.. W. Saunders, F.. L. Fletcher,
T.. r. O'Donal, DR.. Scott. Mrs. Browning,
w. II. Taylor. w. V. Keller. @. W. Tay-
lor III. Groot. G. a. Laenard. NJ. Koch,
J. II. Volde. j. NJ. Whitlock, j. II. Brad
ley. w. II. Long. f. Lewis. c. l.. Kau-
felt. J. p. Ford. g. II. Hord. DR.. Reed,
r. l.. Butler, George a. Bowden. G.. G.
Ungar. John Commons. J.. b. Lane. +.
J. Ryan, F. W. bunker. f. Meredith. a.
w. Fsdyen. w. ID. Harton, \. w.
Browning. j.. A. Westerman, l.. a.
Lowery. J. r. Bowen. II Pitts, J. Me-
Graw. A. Schraudt. Mr.. Cook l.. Cochen.
Park-Place Market. Cox & Harrison, j.
A. Slaughter. J. McCrady. r. Il. Padget.
A. j. Strand. ~ Martin, r. u. Brown,
+. y. F.ournoy, Robert Bowie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The Dancers becoming Familiar
with the DfmcuIt Steps.

Preparations for the kirmess go mer-
rly on. and by the end Of this week the
participants in the various dances will
no doubt have very nearly mastered the
difficult steps which Mr.. mcdonnell Is
80 carefully rehesrsing them in.
japanese and Germans. Swedes. Span
iards. and Indians. all mingle together
in the most friendly manner In the big
hall of the Armory, and so far there have
been no warline manifestations between
the races The nearest thing approa chins
such a demonstration. however. was the
war dance of the Indians last night.
but they were soon pacihed, and before
they left, smoked the pipe of peace and
buried the Ratchet.
In the afternoon the little Indian girls
and the Gypsies released their danceS
Mrs. w. S. Murray, the chaperon of the
latter, has given each. of the twelve
pretty girls she has under her charge a
tamborine, which they will use in the
dance, and then keep as a souvenir OF the
occasion. The German North Country
Peasant dance was released last night.
as was also the Spanish wedding dance
The latter will. no doubt, be one Of the
prettiest in the Klrmess. The following Is
the schedule for rehearsals for this week,
so far arranged: Indian war dance,
Wednesday and Saturday, at +. NJ.
German North Country Peasant dance
(girls). to-day at IL A. NJ. little Japs.
and little Egyptians to-day at $50 T. NJ
Jananeae court dance and Swedish dance.
TUESDAYS, Thursdays. and Saturdays at
73O y NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
THE COTTON KING LAST NIGHT.
4 MeIodramn of the Usual Kind
The Daxxler; Henry Irving.

The Daxxler; Henry Irving.
william A. Brady's company in Sutton
Vane's melodrama. THE Cotton KING,
attracted a large audience TO the Aca-
denny of Music last night. The melo-
drama has the conventional plot, like all
its predecessors. The scenery in its
halcyon-days was realistic and massive,
but wear has injured its original attrac-
tiveness. The performance pleased the
gallery contingent and as it is TO them
the melodrama writer now caters, the
play could not be called unpleasant
Miss Helen Robertson. as Kitty Mar
shall. the female Sandow, and James
T.. Mcdonald sustain the burden Of the
play upon their shoulders, and to their
efforts was due what success there was.
During the course Of the performance
an occupant of one of the gallery seats
became boisterous. He was cautioned by
the ushers and police that continuance
of the noise would cause his arrest. to
which he paid no attention, and he was
finally placed under arrest and taken TO
the Second olice-Station.
Casgrove and Grants funny comedians.
chic subrettes, and pretty girls in The
Dazzer," farce so well known TO local
theatre-goers, will be the attraction at
the Academy of Music tomorrow, matt
nee and night.
The sale of seats for Sir Henry Irving
engagement. the 10Th and 2ist instant.
will commence at the Academy OF Music
box-office this morning at o'clock. HIS
repertoire will be: Monday night. THE
Merchant OF Venice; and. Tuesday matt
nee. Nancy Oldfeld' and 1.-THE Bells"
There Will be no performance Tuesday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The monthly meeting was held at St
James church Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. II. S. NJ. Valentine, president;
c. Z. Rady secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. II. b. Beades. of Paramount
church. and singing by the school. DR..
f. W. Stith. superintendent OF st.
James school. presented a very fine re-
port. showing its rapid growth. until now
it outranks many OF the schools that
are much older. The pastor Rev. W. b.
Beauchamp, spoke OF the future OF the
school. and the hope that, under the bless
ing Of God, the present year may be
one Of abundant success. Rev. II. NJ.
Hope. pastor OF Clay-Street Methodist
church, then addressed the meeting:
subject, THE Agencies Through Which
God VIII Win the Children to Himself"
He named these agencies az. first, home
influence and parental training. God or
dained this as one of the instrumental
tics Second the pulpit ministrations
Nothing can displace the preached Word.
and God has commanded that the Gospel
shall be preached to every man. Third,
the Sunday school Should home inlu-
ence fail: should the ministry forget
or neglect TO perform its duty to the
children. then the Sunday school becomes
the great means through which God will
bring the lambs of the fold TO Himself
The following Is a summary of super
intendents' reports for December:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

the lecture was one OF the most enjoy
able yet given. 1t was heard by very
large audience. The subject for DR.. kerr's
lecture next Sunday night will be The
Last Battle Field OF the Crusaders. and
Erdraelou. the Field Of Many Conflicts.
In the Methodist Pastors Conference
Yesterday morning very encouraging re-
ports were made as to Sundays services.
Or Vanderslice received six members at
Union Station. and eleven stood FOR
prayer. Az st. James church twelve were
received. There were twenty conversions
and as many additions at Laurel-street,
where Rev. W. Il. Holcombe, the boy ora
tor. continues to preach TO great audi
ences. The services will last through the
week.
Two persons were received for baptism
q. Pine-Street Baptist church Sunday
n'.ht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

held Its quarterly meeting Sunday after
noon at East-End church. with President
Eilet In the choir. Professor s. &. Mitchell
made splendid address on teaching. and
the president announced the names OF the
following gentlemen TO. represent the as
ISOLATION on the Executive Board of the
city Missionary Society: Josiah Ryland'
Jr.. II. 4. Gary. W. ID. Duke, II. {. Harms
r. T. Johnson. ]. Il. Ute, J. +. Davidson'
W. II. Jones. II. NJ. Smith. and I. III.
Elicit lex .oficic). The next meeting VIII
be held with the West-View church the
second Sunday In February.
The quarterly and monthly reports were
read. The latter showed marked increase
In attendance. The figures for the mon'h
were as follows. the frst two columns
being averages:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
The Gettysburg Charge.

Pickett Camp had a large attendance
at its meeting last night. Applications
for membership were received from
George ID. Wise. of the First Kentucky
Infantry. and j. +. Rowlett, OF the Four
teenth Virginia Infantry. Captain NJ. W.
lakewood delivered very interesting
address on the last day Of the battle at
Gettysburg. Captain John Thompson
Brown gave his experience of that battle,
which was followed by "A general discus
sion of the great struggle. The camp was
urged to attend the lecture Of General
Rosser's at the Chamber of Commerce on
the 18th. The Committee on Hall will
push matters to get the camp in better
quarters. Captain j. Thompson Brown
and Comrade j, b. Lacy were added 10
the committee. On the 9th Of rhis month,
ladies'-night. DR.. W.. W. Parker will lee
ture. and a splendid musical programme
is being prepared for the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
The Disciples Union.

The bi-monthly meeting Of the Disciples
Sunday-School Association was held AT
tsu Third church. with full attendance
The music was excellent. and Rev. Ii.
c. Garrison delivered an address of deep
interest 10 both old and young.
The reports OF the secretaries OF the
several schools were among the best ever
presented TO the association. sixty new
scholars being reported, and an aggregate
collection of slS6.06 for the two months
Marshall-Street Sunday school was
award ed the banner for The best per cent.
in attendance. 1t was presented by Kew.
l.. NJ. Omer. and accepted by Mr.. w. D.
Kimhrough in very felicitous manner.
The following officers were elected LOT
the ensuing year: President, w. j. Kim
broueh: misunderstanding. X. NJ.
Uardaway: Second-Vice-Presiden George
3. Ely; Secretary. William III. Adams;
Treasurer. Winthrop Crenshaw; AUDITOR
j. L. Hill.
The reports for the month gave the foi-
lowing figures. showing the average at
tendance and collections:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
THE DEATH RECORD.
Mr. Samuel Meredith Passes Away
Mrs. Gus r.. Delaruc-Funerals.

Mr. Samuel Meredith. one OF the Oldest
citizens OF Richmond, died at his resi-
dence. No. 1l2 west Jackson street. yes
terday at 1890 O'Clock. Mr. Meredith was
a grandson Of Colonel Samuel Meredith.
of Revolutionary fame. ard a grand ne
phew of Patrick Henry. He was born in
Richmond II years ago.
His life was one OF quiet performance
of duty and simple enjoyment OF the
family circle. His modest, reserved ma
ture prevented him from going much into
The society OF others. But his character,
combining a strict Integrity, high sense
Of duty. and a gentle consideration for
the feelings OF others. made It's impress
sion upon all with whom he came In
contact. Within its sphere his life
brought good and gave pleasure to all
who knew him.
Mr.. Meredith was a sufferer from spinal
meningitis and this caused his end. bu,
he had not been sick for any great
length of time.
EarIy In life he married Miss Elizabeth
stewart, of King William. and she sur
wives him with three daughters-Mrs.
William II. Turner. OF Greensboro. n.
O.. and Misses Rosa and Ada Meredith,
of this city. Deceased also leaves two
grandsons-Messrs. Charles NJ. and SAM
uel r. Frischkorn.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock from st. Mark $
Episcopal church.
DEATH OF MRS. DELARUE.
After having been in failing health fol
some time Mrs. Laura +. Delarue. wife
Of MIR. Gus T.. Delarue. died at her home
here sunday morning shortly after
o'clock. 1t is thought that her death was
FASTENED BY that OF her bkother. who
passed away two weeks ago of consump-
lion. Mrs Delarue suffered from the
same maIady. She was In the Ath year
OF her age. Before her marriage she was
Miss Laura Faris. Of Charlotte county
Her mother and father were telegraphed
for and were at the bedside when death
came. Deceased leaves also two brothers
ard a sister. all Of whom reside in Char
lotte.
Mrs. Delarue leaves three sons. The
Oldest IL a student at the Virginia Agri-
cultural ard Mechanical College. He came
nome for the Christmas holidays and his
mother being III when the time came tt
return. he did not so back. but remained
with her. The youngest son Is about !:
years old. Deceased was q lady Of many
EXCELLENT qualities. She was q devoted
wife. . loving mother, and . kind neigh
Dor. 90,
O'Clock this morning from Centenary Me-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Preuare for Gen. ROsser's Lecture.

The Board of Directors of the Veteran
Cavalrymen's Association held a meeting
In Colonel Joness Office, at the Armory'
last night. and completed Arrangement
for General Thomas l.. Rosser's illustrated
lecture on THE Army Of Northern Viz
ginia." which will take place at the Cham
oer of Commerce on Thursday. the 10Th
Mr.. Joseph Bryan was appointed to intro
duce the lecturer.
General Rosser has been delivering these
lecture, through the South, the proceeds
Of which are fo- the benefit of the
Battle Abbey of the Southern Confede-
rate States" Some local Confederate or
ganization In the place where the lecture
IS delivered, however always shares half.
In Richmond the Veteran cayalrymens
Association will share the proceeds. This
fact. and the fact. also. that the proposed
abbey" viii very probably be located at
the Jefferson Davis Mansion, In this CITY,
should insure large audience.