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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
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ST. Mary's Beneficial and Social Union
will celebrate their annual winter enter
tainment with bah at Sanger Hall on
Tuesday. February 18th. Mr.. -. J. Never
is chairman oi the Committee on Ar
rans-ments. with the following 20 assist
him. Reception Comm.ttee-A. j.. HUI
cher. George BWey. and b. j. Meyer;
Floor Commit Frank Biiley George
schnndt. ana George Motif supper Com
mittee-G. =. FelthaLs \. L. liuicAe1
and George Bliley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

we shall soon have the needed amount
secured / am.
Fraternaly yours.
fSigneGJ J. =. GORDON.
General Gosser's appointments for this
month are as follows:
Charleston. s. g.. February lith. stump
ter. s. c.. February 18th. Laurens. S. c..
February 17th. Spartanburg. 5 c.. Feb
luary 1911. Grcenyillc. T. c.. February
Dist; Anderson. S. g., February 26th. Au-
gu-ta. Ca. February 2>th.
General Rossor was I'm the city last
week. and engaged tine services Of Mr..
Horace T.. Smith. of this city. who VIII
have entire charge OF his lecture tours
during the coming year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
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Plans OF The Piedmont Gold Bell Chartered
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

work. which he is trying to accomplish.
and I know that he cannot fail to have
your hearty cooperation towards its
complete success
with best wishes. am.
Your comrade In arms.
(slgned)
CHARLES BROADWAY RoUSS.
FROM GENERAL GORDON.
United States Senate.
Washington, ID. c.. Jan q. 1896.
TO tho Commanders. Camps United Con-
Tolerate Veterans.
NY dear Comrades. Gen. Thomas l..
Rosser. OF Virginia, VINO was most gal
liant ana accomplished soldier IN the Con-
federate army. is engaged I'm the admira-
bic undertaking 10 aid the Rouss Memo
rial movement. No true Confederate VIII
fail TO take an interest In the Battle Abb
hey Of tho South. which Mr.. Rouss so
generously proposes TO establish. l COM
mend General Rosser's efforts in this he
half most earnestly. and hope you Will
give him all the aid in your power.
Fratcrnaly yours,
fsigned) J. II. GORDON,
Commander-iu-chief United Confederate
Veteran.
United States Senate.
Washington. y. C., January q, 1895.
Gen. Thomas +. Rosser.
Charlottesville. Va:
Ny dear General,-I am delighted to
hear that you are going to give your
time and talents ~ aid of the Rouss Bat
tie Abbey. My secretary informs me that
he has written you in reference to tho
list Of camps which you desire. Feel
ing as ! DO. the deepest interest i'm the
success Of the Battle Abbey movement,
l earnestly commend you and the work I'm
which you are engaged to the COnfeder-
ate camps within the l.. c. V. organiza-
ton
With tho sincere hope that your efforts
may be crowned with success. and that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
For Half a Century
Virginia has been known as gold producer and up TO the
discovery of gold in California the South was the only
ld-producng section of the United States.

Of Professor overnan
OF reported follows; We
print rock
the bestnford ana most
this country IN me
allkn deposits
letter this emne
to wc the
and glad TO see that company
the purpose developing that field
from very able pa
by G Harrisburg Pa;
nrslon will
of tn series referred
face
extending beyond
gold
Carolina. n taken
and This prediction seem 10 tse
Utopan
i ton Of the
late Profess
this state
scarcely have a globe
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Subscriptions will be received H. the Company, so
Broadway New York by Mes3rs Phenis, Cram u
Kerr Bankers and Brokers' Mills B4ding New York, or
by Messrs Smith Bailey, Brokers Rooms S6SS Cham
mond, Va.
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chant. was "a private soldier IN General
Rossers command. and has made sub
scripton OF s. $3.50 towards the establish
ment Of the abbey.
HIS WAR RECORD.
General Rosser has come from retire.
ment now 10 engage in this extended tour
for the object above named. and if possi-
nle TO secure additional ala to supplment
Mr. ROlss' munifccnt subscription.
Wherever GCn. RossCr has delivered his
great lecture hc has been received with
"a spontaneous burst Of enthusiasm and
bv OverfloWiug houses. General hOsscr is
now nfty-seyeu years OF age. is large,
weli-prcservod. hearty, and of command
ing figure. He is 10y profession civil
engineer, and entered the Confederate
army at twenty-five years of age. His
first service vac in North Carolina. and
in constructing the forilcaiOns at Fort
first Lieutenant of artillery was elected
captain OF the famous Washington Ar
tllcry Of New orleans, which be COM
manded in the FIRST battle oi Manassas.
he then rose 90 loutenant-cOionel Of Ar
tillcry. In 1862. we find him colonel
Of cavalry. in 1868. "a br.gadier-general,
and i'm the fall OF fsfi. Doe rose 10 the rank
OF "a major-eeaoral. lie served with
great distinction throughout the war, ana
his pluck. courage. and leilty 10 the
cause are attested by the nine wounds.
received i'm as many battles which he
bears upon mis- body. Ills family con-
f'sts of his wife. one son and two daueh-
tors. In ls6e-i 90. ass chief cneinest, he
constructed tho Northern faeiuc railroad
and then the Canadian Pacific railroad.
ana m 1885, took up his abode on his
farm, near Chariot willie, Va, where DE
now sides.
ENCOrRAG1Ns LETTERS.
The following letters in reference TO
General Rossor's work ln connection with
the Battle Abbey of the South, wf'ch.
by am means. and from every reasonable
standpoint should De and probably VIII
Doe located rcrc I'm Richmond. will bee read
with interest:
Office OF Charles Broadway Rouss,
So. -5i. ana $50 Broadway.
Now York city. oct. g. 1855.
To the Confederate Veteran Camps.
Dear Comrades. This letter is intend-
cd 10 indicate to you that 1 am I'm hearty
sympathy With Gen. Thos L. Rosaer in
She delivery of the course 81 lectures
which De has undertaken. and not only
comme ad him and his lectures TO You. but
interest in the erection Of the Confederate
Memorial Building
Cen R0sser was q gallant and able
Confederate soldier. and be deserves Wei
Of each and every one who wore our gray
tend no him Your hearty cooperation and
tho most cordial of welcomes.
lie has my earnest support in the great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

chant, was "a private soldier In General
Rcssers command. and has made a sub
scripton OF s. $50 towards the establish
m.nt Of tho ahleH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

The folio Firg letters in reference 10
General BCsscrs work IA connection with
the Battle Abbey OF the South wf'ch
by am means. and from every reasonable
standpoint. should De- and probably viii
Doe located here I'm Richmond. will bee read
with interest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
UPR0AR IN TIE COURT.
Litigants Almost Come to Blows
Before Judge Bedle-
All Put Out.

Thomas #. Ruhle, of No. 346 East
Eighty-seventh street, New York, a poll
tician, who is connected with the De-
partment of Public Works in that city
under Commissioners Coils, was ordered
out Of Judge Bedle's court yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Ruhle. through her
counsel, William Cudlipp. brought suit
against Augustus Whitehead, formerly a
resident of New York, but now living
here, for $11S. When Whitehead was liv-
ing in New York at No. S43 East Eighty
seventh street, Mrs. Ruhle claims to have
attended his wife through a long illness
from which she subsequently died.
Whitehead, she AYERS, did not pay her
and she filed a claim for fifteen days SER
vices at IS a day, s14. for one mattress.
1928 for washing and ironing, so cents
for a sheet, $3.50 for a night robe, $50
for seven meals, 81 for a burial shroud,
rs cents for three telephone calls and 50
cents for car fare to Elizabeth. Mrs.
who was inside the railing, shouted out
that while Mrs. Ruhle was at his house
he gave her a satchel containing $198.
OF that sum-, he charged, that only $50
was returned to him.
Mrs. Ruhle became hysterical while de-
nouncing the allegation. Her husband
who was in the audience, also set sail
for Whitehead and proclaimed his inten-
ton of punching Whitehead's head for in
s~inuating that his wife had misused any
funds which had been entrusted to her.
Whitehead also had something to say,
Notwithstanding the efforts of his coun-
sci, John VAIL Queen, to quiet him. The
court room was in an uproar when Judge
Bedle pounded on his desk with his gavel
and ordered Ruhle put out. Whitehead
was adopted on a split vote and caused a
the taking of testimony was continued.
Whiteheadsa Ruhle met in the lower
hall and would probably have come to
blows had not friends interfered. The
racket they made disturbed Judge Bedle
and he finally announced that if the dis
putants did not preserve order he would
commit them both for contempt. This
threat had the desired effect and the
wranglers separated. Decision was re-
served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11

some other guest approaches. II the
room is crowded merely shake hands,
say a word or two Of greeting and pass
on.
If you are not personally acquainted
with the hostess seek out the woman
through whom cards were sent to you
and ask to be presented to the hostess.
On leaving the hostess seek out your
friends for a little chat, one by one.
In the refreshment room one Of the
young ladies acting as aides will
serve you ices, or coffee, or whatever
Wand is served. You eat these stand
ing.
AS to the length of time to remain
there is no special limit. 1t is custom
airy to remain less than an hour. Cen
orally from fifteen minutes to half an
hour 1t depends chiefly upon the num-
Der Of your acquaintances present.
Before leaving the room seek out your
hostess, shake hands and say that you
have had an enjoyable time. After this
mount the stairs for your wrap and
leave. You have done your duty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
G. g. CLUB NO. l MEETS.
1t Re-elects old Officers, Discusses
Water and Invites a 6Eirister to Speak

Good Government Association, No. /,
held a meeting at Arcanum Hall last
night. The terms of the officers having
ended IN election was ordered which re-
suited in the reelection of all the old
officers. They are@President. John Holt;
Vice Presidents. H. Clayton, DIR. /. N.
Quimby and w. Hughes; Secretary, J..
w. Russell; Treasurer, J. NJ. Laney; Cor
responding Secretary. w. Leland.
A resolution was proposed requesting
the Board of Finance and Mayor Wanser
to withhold their assent to the water con-
tract, because the members of the asso-
citation think that the Commission on
Pollution should be heard from before any
action is taken. After considerable dis
cussion the resolution was carried unani-
mously.
The Secretary, Mr.. ]. w. Russell, then
read a paper on the system of TRANSPORT
tat'on adopted by the authorities of the
city of Glasgow and which was proving
most successful. In that city passengers
are carried at the rate of 1h cents per
passenger and tickets are issued which are
good for one-half mile ride at one cent
apiece The members of the association
thought the system a good one.
A resolution was then introduced ana
adopted, to invite the Rev. c.. H. Vail.
pastor of the First Universalist Church.
70 appear at a meeting to be held on
Thursday, December "a. and read a paper
on Municipal Ownership of Light and
transportation Systems"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11

Pensatlon or reward, in any form, for the
dlspiay. exercise or example of his skill
IN Or knowledge Of any athletic exercise,
or Tor rendering personal service of any
Kind to any athletic organization, or for
becoming or continuing a menber Of any
athletic organization. or has entered any
composition under q name other thar his
own, or from 8 club of which he was not
at that time a member N good standing;
or has entered any competition open TO
any professional or professionals, or has
competed with any professional for any
prize or token. or has pawned, bartered
or sold any prize won in athletic compete
ton.
The prizes will be gold medal to first.
silver medal TO second and bronze medal
70 third. Medals will be on exhibition at
Spalding Brothers, Nc. 126 Nassau street.
New York.
The entrance fee will be 50 per man. En-
tries viii close with G. G. Hughes, Kniek-
erbocker Athletic Club, Madison avenue
and Forty-1fth street, New York city, on
January 4, 1897. Right TO reject any en-
try is reserved. The championship VIII be
decided under the revised rules OF the
Amateur Athletic Union. Admission, 81.
For further particulars address GEO. d.
Bushfeld, Chairman Local Committee.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
GOVERNOR GRIeGs QUIET DAY.
Spends His Time Considering Reports
--New Portrait al Ehe State House.
special TO the Jersey Cftr Neus.

0tN6
TRENTON, Dec. II, lss6.-Governor
Griggs was at the State House nearly all
day yesterday. his time being consumed
chiefly with the consideration Of routine
business. AS the fact that the Governor
would be here was not generally known.
there but few politicians present, and,
as a consequence, he was not disturbed
by visits from ofice-seekers.
The Governor looked over a number
of the reports from the various State
officers and obtained considerable data
for his annual report to the Legislature.
There was an informal meeting or con-
ference Of the Printing Board. u
no definite action regarding any of tha
reports was taken by them. Before the
reports are printed they will be submit
ted to an expert, who will examine them
with a view to ascertaining how they
compare with those of last year in
length, etc. The reports of the State
Treasurer and State Comptroller have
already been revised and are in the
hands of the printers. They are ex-
pected to be ready to present to the
members of the Legislature complete on
the opening day Of the session.
Two designations were received by the
Governor yesterday and accepted. They
were those of James A. Brace, of New
ark, Second Lieutenant Company ID, and
Charles Reilly, of Newark, of Company
a, both Of the First Regiment.
A handsome oil portrait of the late
Thomas s. Allison has been hung in the
office of the Secretary Of State. Mr..
Allison was Secretary of State Of New
Jersey from 1851 to 1861. and during the
war was State agent for New Jersey at
WASHINGTON. He was the father Of the
Misses Henrietta and Augusta Allison.
Mrs. Ferdinand w. Roebling, Mrs. Frank
o. Briggs and Mrs. Cook. TIL portrait
as a gift to the State from the family.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
LEWIS GREAT RIDE
Chased a Runaway Horse on
His Bike and Caught l
the Anfmal.

a thrilling scene was witnessed on Ber-
gen avenue yesterday afternoon. A horse
attached to a light wagon, owned bv
James WheeIihan, the contractor Of Mont-
g9mery street, was standing near Bergen
sqrare the owner being in a store attend-
ing to some purchases.
A passing trolley frightened the animal.
ana with a rear and 4 snort down the
street it tore. The animal was going at
breakneck speed and swaying from side
to side to the imminent danger Of the rig.
When the horse started several vofng
men were standing about a nearby corner
Jalking. One of the young men rode 4
pleycIs ana IL was standing near He was
Dell Lewis, of TUerS avenue. Lewis has
acquired considerable fame as a trick and
last rider, and when the horse started
Lewis seeming danger determined to
avert 1t If possible, and started after the
horse.
The speed of the infuriated animal had
nor diminished, and Lewis putting forth
every effort spurted ahead in his deter
to catch the animal.
On, on few the horse. with the 5icyetist
following. They flew past the Bergen Re
formed Church, where several bystanders
Sazed aghast at the race. On went the
morse till it reached Church street, where
turning to the left it bolted down past the
armory. Church street is macadamized
and here was Lewis opportunity. He ex-
erted every effort and gained inch by
men on the runaway until at Summit ave-
U he was neck and neck with the beast.
When he had reached an advantageous
position Lewis suddenly reared out Of The
saddle and riding on one pedal he stead
led his wheel with one hand and grasped
the rsins with the Gther. HAVING caught
the feins he was seen to doubie himself
almost in a ball. Then the onlookere saw
him leave the saddle and alight on one Of
the shafts. The bicycle rolled to the
ground, but il had done IT'S work well and
0 few feet down the street the horse stood.
painting and w~ild-eyed. but under control
The owner appeared and led the horse
away, while Lewis caimly mounted his
wheel and rode away as unconcerned as
if he had not done the most daring deed
that has been witnessed here in some time
He had game a reputation on the BouIe-
ward through stopping gs1t
a year ago; but the rescue was tame as
compared to Yesterdays mad chase and
final triumph. Lewis is a member of the
Olympic Field Club of this city, and be-
sides being a bicycle rider is a sprinter
of no mean ability.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
A TALK ON TRUSTS
Vice Chancellor Bird Speaks to the
Central Baptist Young Men.
SpcciaIt ) the Jersey Citp Eelrs.

TRENTON, Dec Il, 1Ss6.-Ex-vice Cham
cellor Bird gave a talk on Trusts last
night before the Mems Association of the
Central Baptist Church. He held the in
terest Of his audience during the entire
discourse and was frequently applauded
when he made some telling points against
trusts, corporations and combinations.
The speaker began by saying that the
elementary power Of trusts was selfish
ness, which prompted the promoters of
these schemes of organized capital to do
anything in their power to enrich them
selves, regardless of the sufferings and
privations of thousands less fortunate
than they.
The speaker employed the terms mon
cpoly and combinations more frequent
ly than he did the subject of his talk. He
spoke at some length on labor unions, and
said the public appreciated the value of
organized labor, but when they do injury
to the public at large by destroying pro-
perty, they go beyond their interests.
The New Jersey Coal Combine, as it is
known, received some attention from the
speaker, and other organizations which
advanced the price of this very necessary
article of the mineral world called forth
his Hearty condemnation He said that
there We're sugar, whhskey, tobacco and
many other ~monopolies, but that above
them all the Coal Combine stood out in
bold, black relief, as being plumber most
outrageous. unspeakable and damning.
AS an Illustration, Mr.. Bird eaid that
American coal could be bought in Ham
burg, Europe, for IS a ton, which Is 80
cents less than 1t can be bought in Tren~
ton, or other parts of the country of
which it is a product,
In closing, the speaker said the people
could not give too much attention TO the
and trusts. The only way to overthrow
combinations is for the American
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11
MEN MISSING.
Discoveries Made by an
Unexpected Visit to
Snake Hill.
CLAYTON AND VERD0N WENT THERE
Two Men Suspended Who We're
Absent Without Leave Econ
omies That Suggested
Themselves.

Director Clayton gave the county Off
Gals and employees at Snake Hill a sur
prise by paying an unheralded visit to
the institution yesterday. He was ac-
companied by Freebooter Verdor. The
visitors found some things which sur
prised them, but as a rule everything was
in good shape.
The lower floor and the centre of the
Asylum were understandable because there
was no heat. On making inquiry Director
Clayton learned that Fireman Prosser,
who has charge Of the heating apparatus
in the building, has been on a months
vacation without anybody's consent but
his own. He went away about a month
ago and has not returned.
The Director ordered Prosser suspended
and sent a fireman from the Aims House
to take charge of the Asylum fires.
Then the discovery was made that the
county has been paying 81 a night for
electric Lights which were not furnished.
There is no dynamo.
On reaching the power house the yisi-
tors found another man missing. He is
Assistant Superintendent Brennan. He
not been on duty for some time, and it
was suggested ira perhaps he is looking
for Prosser. IL so he is at liberty TO con-
the search. as Director Clayton sus-
him also.
After looking all over the Buildings and
grounds the DirectorAhas decided to sug-
gest some changes which, he thinks, will
be beneficial and at the same time re-
duce expenses.
He thinks the coal ought to be pur-
chased by the cargo and lande at the
pier on the Hackensack River. The
quantity Of coal used is twenty-six tons
a day, and Mr.. Claytonsis unable to see
where it all goes to. He believes that one
heating plant should be constructed to
do all the work instead of having a sep
arate apparatus in each building. That.
in his opinion, would effect a saving of
from 10000 to $1,000 a year. He says
he proposes, if he can, to have the IN
stftution run on strictly business princi-
pies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-11

HUDSON COUNTY WON
The Wheelmen Gave the
Castle Point Cyclers a
Double Defeat.
CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL
Arrangements Complete for the
Tournament in This City
Events for the Ar
mory Games.
CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL

The Hudson County Wheelmen rolled
two games IN the New Jersey Associated
Cyelers' League last night at the Pythlan
Hall alleys with the Castle Point CycIars
OF Hoboken, and after a hard scrimmage
won both. The games were not marked
by any great exhibition and the scores
We're unusually low. The contest at
tracted a large crowd of H.. c. w. en-
thusiasts, and they had a very enjoyable
time roofing. The Castle Points have had
lots Of practice, while on the other
hand the local team mas had very little
and Their success last night was an agree
abae surprise. They are now in the adj
vance Of the Clio Wheelmen in the record
and the boys are happy. It was close
work on every frame, and the Hudson
County got the victory right at the I'm
ish. All the start of the first game the
home bowlers led. They had q pins the
besI of i on the second, and were 5 ahead
on the third. This was increased to Is on
the fourth and 16 on tine fifth. The
teams changed places on the sixth and
the Castle Points were ia the front for
h first time by 2 pins. Their advantage
was short. as II. G. w. made a gain of.
q IN the seventh. They held their posi-
ton from there to the finish, and John
cordner's triple header pulled the game
out by 80 pms. He was the only one to
beat the 15O mark. The second game was
more exciting for a time, and the Castle
Points had their opponents guessing.
they began with a margin of 9, which
was increased to p pins. Hudson County
did the best work in the third, and cut
into the Lead 9 u;ns The visitors cont
their score ahead 20 OF the fourth, but
II. G. w. encouraged their rooters by go
ing to the front on the fifth by q pins.
They We're 40 in the lead on the sixth. 50
on the seventh, and from that time on it
was pain sailing and the H. C.. w.
gained the second victory by IS pins.
For the home team Cerdner and Burnham
beat the 100 mark. TAFT rolled 142 for
Castle Point. The score.-