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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

Mr. Luther Libby. deputy clerk Of the
Law and Equity Court. had two success
nl duck-hunts last week. near The White
House lie used a patent duck caller.
and the first call he made brought down
SD many ducks that In shooting at them
be- shattered his decOys. II Is said that
ID certain Young hdv down there was so
mucn impressed with the patent caller
tnlt She got possession of IL and called
him. and il is rumored that when he goes
cu another duck hunt the game he Will
bring home will Doe different from ducks
that swim and Ny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

Tho session Of the Committee on re
tronchment ami Reform at o'clock to-
night viii be one OK great interest As
has been printed boz The Times. the ques-
tion az 10 who i- responsible for the
prcscnt condition Of Broad street Will bee
discussed. and testimony Will Dee given 500
lv the city Attoruey city Eneineor
members of the old street Committee.
and engineers OF the TWO electric com
panics.
The Board Of Public Interest Will meet
~ SEQ this afternoon in room 30. of
the City Hail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

against Augusta Van Lew and others for
partition OF real estate.
In the Circuit Court the following mo-
tons for suit were docAeted by consent
aud continued.
W. ID. CardweU. Receiver Of the Chan
Gerry Court OF the city OF Richmond. Ia
the suit OF F'louInoy ct ais against the
Virginia Iron and Slate Company against
II. Kelly for $50.
The same vs. Chas. II. Langford for
s,o.
The same VS. Goodwin g. Airport for
$50.
Tbs same vs. Whitehurst & owens for
si00.
The same VS.. b. c. Metzger for $50.
The same vs.. y. H. Pyle for $50.
rhe same Us. WIN. Spratiey for $50.
The same VS. }. Thalhimcr for $40.
Tho same vs. W. H. Lee for S,0.
The same vs.. W. n. Parrish for $40.
The same ". Jas. J. Rankin for $40.
The same vs.. NJ. T. Page Tor $40.
The same Va. John Lindsay Jr.. FOR $50.
The same vs.. w. II. Heck for $50.
The following judgments were also rem
dorci IN the Circuit Court.
John Amrhcim IN favor OF +. Stterding
TOR Sl.COJl0
Jones J. Sutherland in favor Of ).
Thompson Brown q CO. FOR Sl9396l
T.. L. Carter in favor Of a. b. Lips
comb for $3.50. ana motion as to the
residue.
The suit Of T. +. Stagg against Wesley.
signaiso s. Satterteld was dismissed on
motion Of plaintiff.
In the Circuit Court the following
judgments were rendered. L. SitterGne
against John Amrhein. for Sl000l0. J.
Thompson Brown & Co. against james
j. Sutherland. sl979 g.. \. b. LiYsconlb
against l.. +. Carter. for {30SJO. and
continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

it, Plant Badly injured by Fire on sunday
Morning.

The Webb Chemical Works. situated
inst below Fulton we're almost entirely
destroyed by fire ut an early hour sunday
morning. The alarm vas turned ln
about o'clock aud was responded 20 by
engines Nos. and s. The loss Will
probably reach $500; Partially insured.
Ihc property was owned hy Nr. J. Hos-
well. Jr.. OF The firm of Boswell & har-
man. aud 80 IS not yet known what the
exact loss viii Doc.
SIR. $ G. Webb president Of the com
pany. when seen Yesterday said that he
could not cay what caused the fire. Some
times spark would get into fhc dust
and fire would follow. The place was
insured for s. no in tlo several companics
horc and 90 IS thought that the amount
VIII cover the damarc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
CITY nan tOIHIS.
Proceedings Yesterday in Kichmond's
Legal Tribunals.
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=
Legal Tribunals.
IT. the Husunc. Court yesterday
day morning the grand jury brought IN
the following true bills OF Indictment:
W. II. Adams. larceny; ]. u. Allen. lar
ceny, VIM. Durwell, HOUSEKEEPING, Ed
gar Burke malicious cutting. Eugene
Britton. breaking in car, Darlington
Brown, murder. ella Brown alias Annie
Clarke. cutting. Thomas Downing bur
glary: Alexander Epps shooting. Giles
Hayden. malicious wOuuding, John Hunt.
heusebrCakng Emanuel Taylor. -1use-
breaking: Edward Miller. housebreaking;
Emma Richardson. malicious scaldlng.
Carrie Scott. wounding; IL. Is. Smith.
housebreaklng: Emanuel Taylor. house
breaking. Wilson Nester. cutting, George
Williams. robbins.
In the Law and Equity Court suit was
Instituted by Scott * Kinds against WI
liam c. Schmidt. Action OF unlawful
dctalner.
Florence T. Harkins entered suit :or
divorce from Robert 4. Harkins on the
grounds OF desertiCn. They were mar
rled IN 1883 and Harkins deserted his wife
in 1880.
Suit was entered by John Van Lew
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
Two Able Sermons.

Rov. W +. Davis, the new pastor or
Rarton-ueights church, preached Sunday
morning and night 10 large and appfe-
ciltive congregations. His sermons were
both able efforts and were thoroughly
enjoyed by his hearers.
Mr. Davis. by his whole-souled. genial
manners. and his true Christian worth.
has already won his way 90 the hearts OF
his people. who are congratuating them
selves on having secured such a sue
cessor 10 their former popular pastor.
EeN. S. Z. IIaicher
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

"The Lost Chord" set 10 sacred music.
was beautifully sung Tor the first time
In This city Sunday night nj the First
Taptist church by the following quar-
fcttc. Mis-. Alice Swain Hunter. soprano,
Mrs George W. Bethel. contralto. Nj.
IL r. Carbon. bassO, Captain +. ".
Cunnineham. tenor. IL is the Intention
ID make the sunday evening music az
this church particularly fine during the
winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

The rumor that tho well-known bank
r0hher and general all-around craftsman
Shaw was seen in Richmond on Sat
urday rs discrcditcd i'm police circles.
They know nothing about his being In
this section ~ the country. There II no
foundation for the rumcr save the fact
that 3D. man who looked Ike" Shaw was
seen on ihe streets Saturday IN may 10
well. however. for the good citizens ~
this vicinity 10 be careful about their
doors and Windows fastened all right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

owing TO the fact that the Supreme
Court Of Appeals has not yet rendered
its decision in the Yost manlamus pro-
ceedines. the Board Of State Canvassers
did not take any action yesterday Tho
Board Will continue 10 take a recess from
dav 70 day until the count has been
heard from. when the canvassing Of the
VOTES cast in this state ar tho recent
election VIII be brought 20 close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

Work was commenced on The improve
ment Of shOckoe creek yesterday Mr..
Ross Lowry with q force OF hands Is now
driving plies 70 dam the canal while the
arch can be taken out. IL will not be
very long before tie creek water will
have plenty Of room 20 pass of without
visiting ihe neiehhoriug cellars, as has
been the case in time Of floods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

4 special telegram from ST. Louis. Mo.
says.
The Tramp compound ~ the Rich
u0rd Locomotive Works las just in-
iehcd "a service te-t ou The Louisville aud
Nashville railway and goes On t.c
Wabash at once for experimental runs
between ST. Louis and Decatur. Iae
Louisville and Nashville railway mas
made no report set. bat 10 i understood
tIat tie errIuD has given perfect -lllr-
faction and showed great fuel economy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

Snug sum Eai.ed for the yenable-streot
Church.

Church.
The rou-can rally plan Of Rev. j. :.
Dill. D. D.. pastor OF the Ncnable-suoet
Baptist church. TO raise money 20 pay
off q psrt of the church debt Sunday
proved most successful. This service was
conducted ly calling the church roll and
each member present in answer o. the
name came forward and deposited an
Offering for the church debt
There were 200 responses. ana an ae-
rrcaatc sum Of 81 22J WAS rcalzcd. This
represents the hard earning az working
people. and 20 was q true spiritual SER
vice m froc-wiu Offering to the Lord.
Tie congregation Will easily make the
amount $500. and thus reduce the deDt
from $4,000 10 $1,000.
At night The pastor preached ON the
"Rcl-Can OF Heaven. IN the sermon
he dc, elopcd two lines o. thought. First.
lie 10Y Of having one S. name enrolled in
Heaven and. second. how this - 10 be
Ecv IT, A. Barhy has just closed
riceUug with this church. ana Pastor
Dill Las seven candidates awaiting bap-
tiaW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

The Richmond City Directory for 1871
is expected 20 he out ln February. IT,
VIII be published 10y the J. L. Hll Print
fng COMPANY. and il b. thought tho new
directory viii hc the best ever issued in
Richmond. The publishers request that
the mer Of the family VIII furnish in-
formation 10 their canvassers when they
coT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
ACeyernment job.

Mr.. Samuel y. Ragland. having here
tofore passed an excellent civll-service
examination. has been appointed 10 a
position IN The Government prlntlng-of-
roe - Washington. and has been or
de-ea u report for duty. II, Il. however.
only promised employment during the s.s-
sion OF csr-r.ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

a general meeting OF the members Of
the Grain and Cotton Exchange is called
for to-day in the rooms OF the Ex-
change az 1880 o'clock \. ". \ large at-
tendance IS expected as a matter n lime
porianco TO the trade Will bc considered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
4 New Church Organizei.

GIBSON. y. c. Dec. 1.-Spcciai-A
commission Of Fayetteville PrcsDytery
met here yesterday and organized a Pres
byterian church. IL viii be served BY
Rev W. y. ArrowOCd, OF Laurinburg, in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

Rev. W. W. Braudcr at tho Memorial
Church. Baltimore.

Tho Row w W. Hrandor formerly OF
Richmond. Va. onciated Yesterday for
tho first time as assistant minister at the
Memorial church. Lafayette avenue and
Bolton street. Of which the Rev Dr VIM.
NJ Dame is rector Rev Mr. Bandcr read
part OF the morning service and preach
cd AZ night. The hour for evening service
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08

A small nrc NJ The Exposition Grounds
on Sunday. burned a portion ~ the sta
bios Tho cause was attributed 10
tramps. who make that place their camp
INK grounds. Loss. about IS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
BEREFT OTHER SENSES,
BUT THEYHdVE JHE TLNDER CiRE
OF CONSCIENTIOUS PEOPLE.
The Deaf. Dumb and blind Institution of
Virginia in Excellent Condition
Under New Management.

STANTON VA. Dec. 7.-Special-
The annual report Of the institution for
the education 81 the deaf dumb and
blind for the year ending september 90
lsiG, has been issued. and Us an interest
ing document. The period covered by
the report is from October I, 1875. to
July /, 1896. under Captain T.. S. Doyle,
and from july l. TO October !. ls9j under
Professor ". a. Bowios
1t viii be remembered that the institu-
ton was. under an act of the Lesls iaturc.
reOieanized in March last. when the
iy-aplointcd board took charge. and
Professor Eowles was elected in June
and took charge july lst. The institution
has prospcrca beyond expectations. ana
the wisdom of tne lOar1 iu tine election
Of Professor L0wles as superntende mt
IS fully vinlcatod by the splendid out
come OF DIS infringement.
The number of pupils Tor the session
g6-'gI i- larger than ever known IN the
history % the institution there being one
hundred aad siXty-siX QGGJ on the rolls
which is fifteen more than ever before
entered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08
THE CONFEDERATEDEAD
1y-ypsL MEETING or THE MEMO
RrXL SOCIETY,"
Tho Presidents Touching Ad"ro" anu
tho Treasures Annual REPORT
Tho Officers.

annual meeting Of the Confederate
-,..,o-,a, and Literary Society was held
=, che Museum at noon yesterday.
srbore was a very large attendance OF
members
Tho meeting was opened by the presi-
don't Mrs. Joseph Bryan, who. in a short
.ddross. spoke Of the duty that tho So
clety owed TO tho Confederate dead.
She said that q lesson was to be drawn
from those soldiers who had died in pris-
ons and battles. That as they had been
faithful unto death. so was 81 necessary
that the women should be faithful in the
performance OF their duty. and ever keep
green the memories of those who had
given their lives for tho principles for
which they fought
The address was one OF great strength,
and path0s. and brought tears TO the
eyes OF many Of those who were present.
Tho first business was the reading Of
the reports Of the corresponding ana
recording secretaries. Satisfactory re-
ports were also received from all OF .he
standing committees All Of the vico-re-
gents were present. and made reports
from their various states.
4ufs. Joseph BiNNN WIS lt-'A'Nh'N fi'''
dent by reclamation. Mrs VI. 5. Smith
was reelected treasurer also by acclama-
ton.
Mrs r. G. Minor was elected first vice
president; Mrs Raleigh Colston, second
vice-prosidout. and Mrs. James Grant
third vIce-prcsidcnt. Mrs. l. &. Daniel
was chosen corresponding secretary, and
Mrs stephen Putncy, recording secretary.
The following vice-rcgcnts were elected.
Maryland. Mrs. G.. OBJ. C0wardin, Texas
Caznoau Mcleod. Florida, Mrs. r. A.
Patterson. Louisiana. Mrs. George Wayne
Anderson: North Carolina, Mrs. b. IT.
TroaduaX. Mississippi Mrs. Pendloion
Arkansas. Mrs Decatur Axtell, missouri
Mrs. q. w. stacy. South Carolina. Mrs.
w. l.. DO Saussuro. Kentucky Miss NJ,
b. Harris. Alabama. Mrs. j. II. Drake;
Solid South. Miss May Bauchman' and
Georgia. Mrs prosser Harrison.
There viii be am adjourned meeting
a. tho society Friday an noon, 10 trans
act some unfinished business. The fol-
lowing SIS the annual report of the treas
urer
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
Official Route to Democratic Ma
tional Convention. Chicago

The Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and
Chicago and Northwestern line has been
selected as the official route for the Cali
;.rnia delegates to the Democratic Nation
al Convention at Chicago, opening July !.
Special rates tor the round trip, only $3.50
California and return. tickets OH sale
June so ard July 1.
The only line running Pullman draw
ing-room sleepers and dining-car> San
Francisco to Chicago daily without change
ana free composite buffet smoking anc
library cars. Time to Chicago So days
Ticket and elecping-car excavations d
general ticket Office, No, l Montgomer,
street. ID. W. Hitchcock, general agent
San Francisco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
Summons

In the District Court of the First .Ju-
dicial District. State of Nevada. In and
for the County of Ormsbv.
John B. Gallagher Plaintiff. versus VIM.
Clifford Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court Of
the First judicial Court of the State Of Ne
vada, Orm$by County, and the conplaine
flied in said County, in the office Of the
Clerk Of said District Court. on the r4th
day of June A. y. 1898,
The State of Nevada Sends
Greeting to W. NJ. Clifford, the above
named defendant.
You are here BY required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
| named PLAINTIFF, in the District Court Ct
the First J"dicia) District of the State Of
Nevada, Ormsoy County, and answer
| Complaint flied therein within ten days
(cNc}usivc of the day of ~ervicc) after the
service on YOU OF this Summons if served
in SAID Ioontv, OF if served out of said
County, but within :rr District tAenty
DAYS, in all other gases forty DAYS or iud@-
mcnt by default will be- ta>rn against YOU
according to the prayer Of sod Complaint.
The said action is brouguj to obtain a
Judgment against YOU the SAID defendant
for the sum of two thousand five hundred
and iiftr-fivc (1555l dollar, gold coin O
the United States. balance duc and owing
fr,r, D +i. aid .I.f .-l,Dt :, .R.. .ail
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11

United States Land Ohlcc, Carson City,
Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
Fireworks.

Call at Gee Hugs and examine his
large stock Of fashionable goods.
d large stock Of fireworks. These
goods are guaranteed the newest made
and best quality. Large size. Place
your orders early, thereby insuring re.
ceiving goods in season. Two block.
below the Briggs House, neal White
House. til
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
Collection Agency,

The Interstate Commercial and Co.lec-
ton Agency (incorporated) /, the recog-
nized reliable and established agency of
the CITY OF Sacramento, has attorneys at
ali prominent points in and out of the
State. Your membership is solicited
We will also collect accounts on commits
sion. Olhce, oIo Fifth Street Sacramento.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
Carpets and Furniture.

Downey is now selling all kinds Of
carpets at San Francisco prices freight
added. You can't call for anything
in his line, carpets, furniture or brio
time rates.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-11
ICE! ICE! !CE!!

Doc. Benton is now supplying the
finest ice that was ever harvested il this
city. 1t is the pure Carson liver pro-
duct. il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-17
IN THE CHURCHES.
Continued from First Page.

lees. He could tolerate no UNJUST condl-
lion. He hated the injustice OF slavery.
His magnRnimity was InmeasuraDle.
His placing Edwin III. Stanton in the
position of secretary Of War-hls over
boxing of evil speaking against himself,
by men who, he believed, filled their
places we'll, show the greatness OF MS
soui. He was willing to retire from the
contest for II second term IN favor OF
Gov. Seymour Of New York. He pro-
posed this, only asking his assistance in
leUuring the enforcement of the drafting
Ii mel, for the army, His offer was re-
FUSED. He proposed to Gen. Mcclellan,
whom he greatly esteemed as soldier
and man, that he should Withdraw his
candidacy, since the signs showed the
certainty of his own triumphant Teelec-
tion. He believed that such an act as
this would hasten the end of the war.
MoCiellan's noble heart responded to the
proposition, but the politicians dissaaded
him from doing so. All tho new material
for I4incoln's biography now being
brought to light, show his glorious mag
ma nimity. such man, believing in
GOD, longing to help man, ready to sacri-
hoe himself Tor his country's good, is all
example most gr3yely needed by the sell
1shness of mankind.
Dr.. Blanchard made strong appeals for
r thorough study of this noble life in
homes and schools and colleges and
political circles The young need to
know him to receive baptism from his
great soul. Parents, teachers, professors,
ministers should solicit all whom they
could reach, to see how Lincoln towers
above all other Amerioans-that he is
greater even than great Washington.
Dr. Vincent will have Hall of
Christi in next summers Chatauquan
Assem- bly,. There. in library, there
viii be all the lives of Christ ever writ
ten. There, in hall of paintings, there
will b., inspiring pictures of His deeds.
In Warrington, there well may be a Hall
OF LincolD. In it should be placed all
the lives now written and all those which
yet shall be; in it should be put pictures
Of his great deeds. Then may they who,
disguised by selfishness of politicians,
wish to turn away from this, enter into
this hall ana seeing and studying may
be refreshed by this great soul-may be
made to feel how God raises UP great
men for great occasions.
1.-THE righteous shall be In everlasting
reme7n hIance.
Abraham Lincoln was righteous man.
His fame shall be in everlasting remem-
branoe. Others who toiled for self will
pass into oblivion. He shall live resplen-
dent in posterity's mind. The transfig-
uTed President shall be an inspiration to
the present and coming generations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-17
"Old Maids Children

Theoretical Jokes, halters and highways
are admirable, but "facts are stubborn
things and will not be harnessed or driv-
en-. IF the theory does not accord with
the facts, the worse for the facts, Z" is the
universal position of theorists, however
untenable it may be. The fault is not in
the theory, but iii those who attempt to
put it into practice The statement that
cold maids children are perfect" is in-
tended as a slur upon the old maids, whose
theoretical children have been theoretically
trained, but in truth it is reflection upon
ourselves in the fact that our irrepressible
and fractions flesh and blood children are
not as sweet and lovely and amenable to
control as are the offspring of the virgins
gentle thought. How beautifully and
amiably have these latter developed under
careful training, but what little unman-
ageable colts and cubs have we produced!
DIR. Mary WoodAllen in Wonankind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-17
DR.. NANsEN.

and pays high tribute to DR.. Nanssn Is
indomitable courage and fertility of re-
source. s'If," said he. dr. Nansen
found land north of the New Siberian is
lands, it would be a comparatively easy
matter for him to proceed northward, for
che distance is not SO great. The extra
difficulties experienced in travelling over
the frozen sea makes the task
ONE OF GREAT HARDSHIP
and imm easnrably increases the appar-
ent distance"
Brigadier- General Greedy. the Attic
explorer, gives little oredence to the re-
ported con frlnation of the success of DR.
Nansen's attempt to reach the North
Pole. He laid particular stress today in
speaking of the report from Archangel,
on the fact that Nansen's theory Of reach.
ing the pole was at variance with his
alleged arrival off the Siberian coast,
which the explorer did not contemplate
in his arrangements for the expedition.
Gen. Greedy could not understand how
the information that Nansen was APP
pfOdCuluk tud Qtltd 6HOulu IdCu
such a remote point as Archangel. The
absence of details in both the Archangel
and Irkutsk is also reason for disbelief
on the part of General Greedy. Nothing
is said in the report as to how he bad
been communicated with nor any thing
about his journey. 1t is also unlikely
that news coming from such an import
ant place as Arohangel, having excellent
communication with the outside world,
could not be given with more directness
as to particulars. Nansen's theory that
a current swept across the pole was dis
approved, said General Greedy. If Nan
sen had arrived anywhere off the Siberian
coast, the indications seemed to be that
a current had swept him from the neigh
borhood of Bennett Island to the pole and
then returned him to this starting point
This is hardly possible, said the General,
and there was no scientific evidence in
confirmation of it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-17
FANClEs OF THE NIGHT.
Ex-Minister Thomas Tells How the Report
May Have Started.


May Have Started.
Hon. W. W. Thomas, Jr., ex-minister
to Norway and Sweden, was asked about
Prof Nansen Saturday and said that
as bearing on the report of Nansen's dis
covery a remark of Baron Nordenskjold,
the great Swedish Arctic explorer, is of
interest Mr.. Thomas at the time when
Captain Schley, U. S. N, was prosecut-
ing his search for General Greedy, asked
Baron Nordenskjold about Esquimaux
reports rs to Greely's whereabouts.
"You must not believe the reports COM
ing FROM these northern peoples" said
the great explorer; mot that they
mean to lie, but because in the darkness
and solitude Of the long nor thern nights,
fanoies to them become realities and
they report them as SUCH" Mr.. Thorn
as said that the Esquimaux and Laps
know OF Nansen's exped ition because
in the summer months they meet the
crews of whalers and the hunters who
go north in search of white bear This
report, coming in the midst of the dark
winter months, is very likely the result
of the halucination of band of these
inhabitants Of the frozen north. ME-
Thomas added that the report was en-
tirely at variance with Nansen's theories,