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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
THE BAL1IMORE COMMITTEE.
II Was Formed to Protect tho Local Inter-
.... of stock and Bond iders.

IL w ms Ofntu W ''o
.ss- nf stock and Bondhoiders.
BALTIMORE, March 1.-THE exclu-
siyeIy Baltimorean committee TO aid In
the reorganization of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, was added to to-day by
the appointment of ex-Judgc William n.
FISHER. He was named at the request OF
Miss Mary Garrett and others, represent
ing 81. 900 shares OF stock and large hold
ings of bonds of the Baltimore and Ohio
Company. The statement was made to-
day that the sole object of the Baltimore
committee was to protect the local In
terests of both stock and bondholders.
In regard to the present receivers OF the
road, II is understood that the new COM
mittee thinks they have shown per-
fectly friendly spirit in the direction OF
the property. and as long as they con-
tinue In this line no attempt will be made
TO disturb them in their positions.
1t Is estimated that the Baltimore COM
mittec now conrols S40.OOO.OOO of the Bal
timore and Ohio securities.
Almost the entire issue OF first and
second preferred stocks are held here.
and 1t is estimated that fully 10000
shares out Of 10000 shares of common
stock. in addition 10 between SIS 900, 900
and $4,000. 900 bonds. are held in this city.
The committee will meet early next
week TO discuss tn situation, but will
probably not formulate a plan of re-
organization for at least a year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
To RnY the Crnfer Fnrm.

A syndicate Of northern members OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic is nego-
tiating for the celebrated Crater farm.
which is situated a short distance from
Petersburg. Va. I'm the county OF Prince
George. and which is about half a mile
southeast from the old Blandford Church
burylng ground The Crater" historic
in prose and song. was the scene OF one
of the grandest yet most appalling TRACE
dies OF the civil war. II was here that.
without a seconds warning. 27s confed-
crate soldiers were blown TO atoms by a
gigantic mine OF powder that the Union
troops had tunneled under the southern
works.-New York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
FORTHE MONUMENT Fund.
Mr.. w. T.. Royal VIII Lecture at thu
Theatre Tuesday Evening.

The Veteran Cavalry Association, Army
OF Northern Virginia with tho assistance
OF the Daughters Of the Confederacy.
Will have, as has already been announced.
a most interesting entertainment. for the
benefit Of the monument which Is 10 be
erected 10 General J. 4. y. Stuart
Mr.. William l.. Royal has consented
10 deliver his famous address upon the
gettysburg Campaign and Battle" at
the Theatre Tuesday night at $50 o'clock.
Col Murphy has kindly given the house,
and Mr.. Mittedorfer will decorate II
free of charge. Reserved seats can be
secured at the Theatre without extra
charge after 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
Too much cannot be said of Mr.. Royals
lecture. at is "A mastery EFFORT" saws
the press of Baltimore, zone of the few
lectures that stand pre-eminent, being
both entertaining and instructive"
The patronesses are Mesdames Peyton
Wise, j. Taylor Ellyson. Frank Crump,
j. r y. Stuart. X. T.. VIM, and y. v.
Randolph.
Tie committee from the Veteran Cav
airy Association are: Judge f. c. Minor.
Mr.. f. A. Catlin. Mr.. l.. B. Vaughan,
Mr.. J. Dimmock. and Mr.. W. Il. Palmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
The Result fai>l0ed

NEW ORLEANS. March A.-There was
fine piece. OF Work done at the race
track here to-day. Ivy which every pool
room IN the country was hit. The
sixth and last race or the day was won
by Plug. but the official result was chang
ed by the telegraph operator al tho race
track TO read mat Royal Nettie mad
come uncer the wire nrst. she was n
10 TO ! shot, anc this deliberate faIsifica-
ton of the result by the operator was
no doubt the consummation OF a care
fully laid plan by himself ana confeder-
ates at various points. IL is stated by
the telegraph experts that the wire could
not DO tapped. as the wire 10 the race
track is what is known as a du-
pick wire, and an intermediate set OF
Instruments could not be put In without
attracting instant attention. The West
ern Onion Company officials are very
reticent. ard VIII make no statement, but
the above is gathered from an absolute
~ reliable source.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Insurgents Victorious.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Marcn ls.-Mr.
Gonzales De Quesada, secretary OF tne
Cuban delegation. to-day received the ioi-
lowing letter from Major-Generai san
chez, OF the insurgent army. in reiauoh
10 the great battle fought on the sth OF
February in villa Clara, in Viatacas:
"a great battle was fought on the sun
OF this month In villa Clara, In VIA
1acas Gordas IL lasted five hours In the
open field The enemy's forces were more
than 400 men. fought with loo. and
the Spanish troops were unable 10 al
vance one yard from their square. The
results OF the battle were, on our side,
seven killed, hfty-eight wounded, and
thlrty-flve slightly wounded. a few horses
were killed and wounded. as 1 gave
battle dismounted. The enemy. know
positively. had 23J losses, and sixty-odd
wounded. We captured horses. saddles,
blankets. and other articles"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
MAILS WHEEL.
New Orleans Will Have the First Horse
less Carriage SIS.

New Orleans Will Have the First Horse
less Carriage SIS.
II will be remembered that some time
ago the Post-Office Department, through
Post-Ofice Inspector Dice, erdeavored 10
make arrangements with the street rail-
wav electric car lines here for the In
auglration OF the system OF transporting
the mails TO the various portions OF the
city by the electric cars. The local COM
panies, after considering the proposition,
stipulated in their reply among other
things. that In that event they desired
to have their cars known as United States
postal street cars. 1t was during threat
ened trouble between the lines and their
employees that this negotiation came up.
The department begged to present the
assurance OF its distinguished considera-
ton and to decline the offer on these
terms.
1t was apparent that the department
was not eager TO get the country into
another Chicago labor imbroglio. 1t is
an open secret that tho department was
very much bent on this plan of distribut-
ing the mails, which would have afforded
q tremendous advantage and saved no
end OF time to the vast population served
by the United States mailing department.
1t is absolutely impossible TO get the mail
TO the residential sections. and especially
TO the suburban districts. by mail wagons
with the same rapidity that the city would
enjoy If It were sent 10 the postal stations
by electric car.
Now the intelligence comes from Wash
ington that a new experiment is TO be
tried. II is mentioned that New orleans
is to be the seat OF the test. II II prove
successful. II is likely that the present
system OF wagons will be displaced by
the motorcycle. and that even a greater
advantage will be derived than II the mail
was served to the different postal stations
by the electric car.
Second Assistant Postmaster-General
c. Nelson has the matter under con-
sideration. and It IL given out that at
present the motorcycles with which the
experiment will be made are In process
OF construction.
The motorcycle TO be used Is q wagon
twelve feet long. operated by a gas en-
CINE. II is six feet wide and trile high
or than that. Each motorcycle will be a
post-ofiioe on wheels. There are extra
heavy GprinEs benaath the uasaA hndx.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Visitors at the jefferson.

The register at the Jefferson has con-
t.nued for two weeks past TO snow
large number or arrivals. which nave
been increasing daily.
Yesterday there were two hundred and
twenty-five arrivals, Including a party
OF ninety-one. who came from northern
cities. under the auspices or the Pennsyl-
yania railroad.
A private car OF the New England
delegates TO the American Association OF
Passenger and Ticket Agents. which be-
gins its sessions at the JEFFERSON Hotel
Tuesday. will arrive late tonight over the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
route, and these delegates Will come TO
the Jefferson Monday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
FIVE HUNDRED NEW MEMBERs.
The League for Good Government Is Rap
idly Growing.

The Democratic League for Good Gov
eminent held another very large meet
ing in old Lee-Camp Hall last night.
The most interesting feature or the
meeting was the large number OF
workingmen whose names were present
ed for membership, and their cooperation
in the movement gives the best assur-
ance of success. and indicates that the
attempt to ALLEVIATE the workingmen from
the movement has failed. Another very
observant fact was the reporting or over
five hundred new names Tor membership
by the Executive Committee.
The greater part of the time last night
was spent in discussing the organization
OF the several ward divisions or the
league. This work Will be pressed most
vigorously and Will be an important fea-
ture. There is a very apparent and
growing enthusiasm now being taken In
the work OF the league, and Its members
are very much in earnest I'm the great
movement they have undertaken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
THE EASTER EXCURSIONS.
Parties Already Forming to Come to Rich
mOnd.


BLACKSTONE, VA, March 14.-Spe-
cial.-The funeral services OF Mrs. Alice
S. Grove whose death was noted In these
columns, took place yesterday afternoon.
Brief services were held at the house.
and the last rites were performed at
Lakeview cemetery. In the presence OF
large assembage OF friends.
The proposed excursion 10 Richmond on
April 7th will draw many people from
this section. Parties, are already being
formed. and the greatest interest IS
evinced on all sides. Among others
Professor Coffman proposes to take
number of the Hoge Academy boys over;
This move on the part Of the Capitai
CITY iiness men will undoubtedly De
of great value TO them.
Rev. T. y. Norris pastor OF the Bap
t,st church. has resigned his charge, ana
will leave for Portsmouth next week
The cold spell this week cut down ,ns
receipts OF tobacco on the local market
greatly. Prices strong on all grades OF
leaf. Lugs were lower.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
No Opening To-Day.

The announcement In newspapers Fri
day ana yesterday OF the opening OF
Lakeside Park to-day was erroneous. as
far as IT conveyed tho idea OF any formal
opening.
Lakeside Park grounds Will be open 10
the public just as on other Sundays De-
fore this. but there Will be nothing SOLD,
either to eat or drink. nor anything IN
way Of amusements on Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Mark Twain Better.

LONDON. March IA dispatch from
Bombay says that Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain. who is lying I'll at Jypore.
In the Bombay presidency, will recover.
his condition not being as serious as at
first reported.
LONDON, March IA late dispatch
from Bombay says the condition of
Samuel l.. Clemens mark Twain is so
much improved that he exIAts to be
able TO resume his lecturing tour by the
18th instant. He will start for Africa
on the 1st Of April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
DeryIshes TO Advance.

LONDON, March IA dispatch from
Cairo TO the Globe says that as the fast
OF Ranadan will end on March 18th,
It is probable that the Dervishes Will at
once thereafter advance northward from
Dongola-
Baron De Courcel. French Ambassador
to Great Britain. crossed the channel
from Dover TO Calais this afternoon IN
his way TO Paris to report to his govern
ment the result Of q prolonged interview
which he had with Lord Salisbury last
evening. II is believed that the confer
ence has especial reference TO Egypt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

CONSTANTINOPLE.M March 14.-Uuited
States Minister Terrell has started for
America OH board the steamer Furst Bis
marck on leave of absence. 1t Is now two
months since there has been any general
massacre IN Armenia, and the Porte has
assured Mr.. Terrell that Americans
shall not be molested nor their work In
terfered with during his absence. Mr..
j. W. Riddle, Secretary Of Legation.
will act as charge d. affaires while Mr..
Terrell is away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Victory for Reed.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. March 14.-For
some time a contest has been going on In
this county in the ranks Of the Republi-
cans and Populists. The contest has been
fusion or no fusion. DR.. X. A. Mosely.
Jr., was fighting for fusion, and Mr.:
Vaughan was opposed 10 IL. This matter
finally came to a test to-day About three
hundred Populists and Republicans from
birmingham and Jefferson counties were
present and participated in the meeting,
and. on a motion 10 cooperate or fuse
and divide the county nominees equally,
only about five votes out OF the whole
number recorded against It This Is
regarded rs a great victory for DR.. Nose
iy the Reed leader, over Vaughan. the
Mckinley leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
DEATHS.

aunt Mrs. j. III. Abrams. Washington,
ID. c., Saturday, the 18th instant. at
o'clock A. M, EUGENIA SUTHERLAND.
wife Of W. Writ Lefew. In the thirty
third year OF her age.
Funeral from Second baptist church
MONDAY. the 10th. at a'3o O'Clock r. NJ.
JOHNSON. oiled, ut her residence, 5s25
Fourth e,feet, Fulton. Saturday. March
i4,h, 1T IL NJ. MOLLiE T., beloved wife
OF W. J. Johnson. and eldest daughter
of Thomas VI. O'Connor.
Funeral will take place from 81. Pat
rick's church MONDAY MORNING, with
. requiem mass. at 10 A. M. Friends on
the family sys invited 70 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Justice Field, the veteran OF the United

Justice Field. the veteran Of the United
States Supreme Court, sometimes shows
slight failure OF memory. Recently law
YER in arguing a case read from various
authorities, and IN the midst of one cita-
ton was interrupted by Mr. Justice Field
with the remark that what he had Just
read was nonsense from the legal point OF
view. Inquiry showed that tho authority
so sweepingly condemned was nothing
less than an opinion OF the Supreme
Court of the United States which M.
Field had himself rendered . quarter Of
century or so aga
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Desire VS.. Capacity,

Mr. Callipers-"What kind Of boy is
Willie Wiggles?"
Little Clarence-"He IL q liar. pa"
Mr.. Callipers-"You should not talk so
about one of your playmates, Clarence"
Little Clarence-"Well. he is, pa. Why.
at the church supper. the other night,
when one Of the ladies asked him If he
had eaten all he wanted TO, he told her
yes, ma'am, instead Of saying that he'd
had all he could hold.-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Colonel IIarwood Endorsed.

The Clay Ward Actives held their
monthly meeting at Belvidere Hal last
night and transacted routine business.
A committee was appointed 10 confer
with the committee OF other clubs OF the
city as 10 whether the clubs should bring
before the public the purpose for which
they were organized. Another resolu-
ton was passed endorsing Colonel John
g HarWOOd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
America Minis

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE interna-
tional chess match between Great Bri-
tain, Ireland. and the United states was
finished to-day, and America won by four
and . half TO three and q half games.
Tho proceedings to-day were similar 10
those OF yesterday. the moves being made
pretty rapidly The spectators. number
lng upwards OF 1000. enjoyed the match
thoroughly, and 81 the conclusion there
was q cheer. suep ~ has never been
heard before ht .hess game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Connecticut State Convention.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, March IA
The Executive Committee OF the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee this after
noon decided upon June 10th as the date
for holding the State Convention. The
place will be left TO the decision Of the
full committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Georgia Railway Earnings.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE Georgia
Railroad Company earned gross for Feb
ruary of sl50,055; increase s6O.999; and net
OF s59.073: increase. SAG, III; and gross from
July l TO February % of sl.0ss, s42; in
crease, sl56, 9Oi; and net Of sSS6,6Gs In
crease, $S0.253.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Not Interesting TO Noah.

Newly Arrived Spirit-"Who was that
venerable looking parsonage that yawned
so dismally while l was talking about
the tremendous rain they are having on
the earth?"
Resident Spirit-"That was NOAH
The Denver Road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
To Succeed Crisp.

ATLANTA, GA. March IA special
from Hawkinsville 10 the Constitution
says that Charles r. Warren. a young
lawyer in the Third congressional dis
trict. announces himself as a candidate
for the House Of Representatives TO suo-
coed Speaker Crisp. Judge Allen Fort
will probably announce next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. March 1.-THE
Birmingham Jockey Cubs inaugural
meeting commences Monday with grand
prospects. as the best string or thorough
breds in training in the South are stabbed
at the track.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Not With Water.

Man from Colorado--'I am studying up
on the science OF irrigation. Do you
know anything OF it?"
Man from kentucky-"Why. sir: II Is
not a science; 1t is habit. "-Denver
Road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Any Old Thing,

You don't seem TO care much for origi-
nal IDEAS" said the contributor. with q
sheer, az he gathered up his manuscript.
NO" replied the zero-blooded editor.
wed rather have good onee"-6t. Louis
Repub,ic,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William johnson.

Mrs. Margaret johnson died at the
residence OF her husband. Mr.. William
Johnson. No. 1893 Fourth street. Fulton,
at noon yesterday.
She leaves a husband and five children.
tho youngest Of which is but one year
old
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Fenton for Congress.

COLUMBUS. o.. March N.-Congress-
man l.. J. Fenton was nominated for
Congress by tile Republican Congression-
al Convention at Portsmouth to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
With Celtic Flavor.

Mastsr-"Don't you bother your head
about fame. Pat II rarely comes to any
Of us till after we are dead"
Pat-"Faix. an Dim wtlltp' ta ohtay
haze and vait Tor "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Mrs Eucenia Sutherland Lefew.

Mrs. Eugenic Sutherland Lefew. wife
Of Mr.. w. Writ Lefew. of this city. died
In Washington at 4 o'clock yesterday
morning after a brief illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
"A Magnificent Showing
Of Flowers, Ribbons,
VeIvefs, Laces, and
Ornaments,

which comprises all that is new and ND
10 date.
Special attention Is called 10 the ex-
ceptional variety Of high-grade NOVEL
TIES i'm RIBBONS, as well as the large
range OF colors and widths I'm Taneta
and Satin effects for millinery ana dress
uses. .-
At the FLOWER DEPARTMENT. you
will find natures reproduction so real that
II would require an expert TO detect the
difference II would be hard TO name
a flower or foliage. in small or large ef.
feet. which this department. does not
chow en- either the domestic or French
production. at prices that will be reve-
latfon IN yoI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

The tin is IN the coin as an impurity In
the copper.
DIR. Knight, Of the chair OF chemistry,
Is TO be congratulated on the advanced
standard of his department and on the
great success attained by members OF
his class.
Randolph-Macon has also received
heouest of n late minister OF the Vir-
elnia Conference, and further donation
OF books TO the Thomas library by the
daughters Of Dr.. David Thomas, de-
ceased OF Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Unframed Hats and
Bonnefs. and ChiIdren'S
Sailors and TamS.

Wei, all we ask is a visit You'll find
the best-selected stock OF UNFRAMED
SHAPES. CHILDREN'S SAILORS, and
TAM O'SHANTERS. also LADIES SAIL
ORS and ALPINE HATS, ever shown on
our counters.
All grades are represented here, and
only the correct and up-to-date styles
find space here.
The prices should tempt you to make
your purchases early.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Ladies' Wraps, Suits,
and Dress Skirts.

Every day. almost every hour. is bring
ing new arrivals in Wraps and skirts
from the best makers. Come every day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Hon William II Webb

WASHINGTON. March 14.-Hon. VII
liam Il. Webb. Commissioner of the
District OF Columbia, died in this city
last night. IN his seventy-first year. Upon
the organization of the metropolitan po-
lice force, Of this city. in 1861, Mr.. Webb
became its first superintendent. and put
the force upon its present system. But
he was a much better lawyer than a po-
liceman. and his Digest OF Municipal
Laws" affecting the National Capital. is
regarded as the standard authority.
Hon. Thomas II. Nelson.
TERRE HAUTE, IND. March H.-Hon.
Thomas II. Nelson died to-day at the age
OF 76 years. lie was Minister to Chill
from 1861 10 1866. and President Grant
appointed him Minister 10 Mexico. He
was always prominent in political cam
paigns as a public speaker. and several
times headed the Republican electoral
ticket in this State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
SERGE AND FLANNEL
SUITS.

you a hint as to the stock. The prices
named now make many converts Of moth
ers who have heretofore bothered with
making these garments at home.
II would be doing the UNDERGAR-
MENT STOCK for CHILDREN an injus-
tice. as well as yourselves. were We not
to call your attention 10 the indispensable
articles i'm all that pertains TO Children's
Underwear in muslin and cambria. No
matter what you want in this line. we
are prepared 10 serve you. The prices
asked are within the reach Of every
purse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Ashland Notes.

ASHLAND, VA, March H.-speciai'-
Mention was made some days since OF d
liberal donation of money by one OF the
friends Of Randolph-Macon College 10
purchase a cumulative analyses scale ana
combustion furnace for the chemical
laboratory. These have been bought ana
received, and some Of the advanced mem
bers of the chemistry class have been
making analyses, which show gratifying
progress in such work.
The following analysis or United
States silver five-cent piece was made re-
Gently by Messrs. II. Campbell ana j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY.

this week. and you will find something
new TO interest you.