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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
PREACHERS SPEAK OUT.
A PETITION FEOM THE METHO-
DIST MINIsTERS OF NORFOLK.
They Urge Members Of the General As
sembiy To support the Maupin Bill.
Republicans Gathering.

NORFOLK, VA. Jan. Especial. -
me Methodist preachers weekly meet
ing to-day adopted the following reso-
luton. which was telegraphed to members
OF the General Assembly from this sec
ton:
THE Methodist preachers meeting Of
Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Berkeley rep
resentins twenty-five churches. urge you
to support the Maupln bill, prohibiting
gambling in the State.
(SigneD "R. II. BENNETT.
Committee for Meeting"
Jim Peterson (colored) was sent on to
the grand jury of Norfolk County Court
for stealing coal, estimated in the az
gregate at twenty tons. from cars on the
Lambert's Point terminal tracks.
Rev. G.. p. Rutledge. who recently re-
signed the pastorate OF Freemason-street
church Of Disciples. which rcsgnat ton
the congregation unanimously refused 10
accept, has been called to the pastorate
Of the same church for a term Of three
years, from March LIST, and accepted to-
day.
\ TERRIBLE FALL.
Captain John ID. Richardson. night
Waterman at the navy-yard. while max
ing his rounds last night. missed his
footong while walking along the stone
dry-dock. and rolled TO the bottom. one
OF his arms was broken. and he received
number OF severe cuts and bruises He
is resting easily tonight. but his condi-
ton is serious.
The police raided the Atlantic Social
Club twice Sunday, the first time on a
warrant sworn out by officer Snyder
designating VI. T.. Prince as the response
bic head Of tho club and charging gam
bling and the possession OF gambling
paraphrenalia.
For some rea son. the officer had
scratched out Princes name, wherrupon
that gentleman declined 10 accompany
the raiders 10 the station house. or al
low the removal of tables in the room.
Last night another squad cha rged on the
place. with a warrant for Prince and
charging gaming. The men present de-
clined 20 20 on such a paper. az they
were merely sitting around quietly. and
the prOhihitiOn-reform raiders withdrew.
These frequent raids and failure 10 sus-
tain charges upon which arrests are made
are making the police the butt of ridi-
Guile for the community
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
Hon. Jacob Yost. Col s. Brown Allen.
". +. Craig, J. G. Schaeffer. and VIII
liam Mcdonald. OF Stanton Re- r.
Funkhouser OF Harrisonburg, and other
prominent Republicans, are here tonight
TO attending a meeting to-
morrow TO fix the time and place for hold
Ing the State convention. The indica-
tons are that there will be A fun meet
Ing. and that Stanton will he selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
TWIN CITIES ON T1E DIV.
Danyille and Neapoli- to Vote for Annexa-
tion-fhe Tobacco Association.

DANNlLLE, VA. Jan. 27.-SI .ecial The
City Council to-day unanimously passed
resolutions requesting the Judge of the
Hastings Court 10 order a special election
To test the sense Of the people on the ques-
ton OF anneXins the town OF Neapolis 20
the city Of Danville In accordance with a
recent act of the egislttur,
II Is believed that large majority Of
the people OF the two towns are in favor
Of annexation.
Mr.. Julian ;. Carr. president OF the new
~ organized ScIthsrn Tobacco Manufac-
tuners Association. has called the second
meeting Of the assoc ltion TO be held i'm
Greensb oro, y. G., February 18th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
Court. " Justice

The House Committee on Courts Of
Justice at its session yesterday NOM
ing. considered bill relating 10 the
Corporation Court Of Bristol After
agreeing 10 an amendment. the commit
to-. decided 10 report the bin favorahly.
The Senate bill relating TO the fees
OF commissioners in chancery was also
amended and subseque reported IA
VOrably.
Mr. Diggs' bill. charging the iuris-
diction OF county courts, was reported
unfavorably.
The bills of Messrs. Pitcher and May,
I'm regard TO the method of accounting
by the clerks Of courts were discussed
and referred 10 a subcommittee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

On His Thirty->cventh Anniversary the
Emperor or ites Several Persons.

Emperor q or sfes several Persons.
BERLIN. Jan. 1.-THE Emperor's thir-
ty-so,enth birthday was celebrated to-
day with great ceremony. Divine ser
vice was held in the morning in the Cas-
tie Chapel, and later a grand reception
was held In the White hall Of the SchlOss,
which was attended by large number of
guests. including the foreign diplomats,
number of the Royal and reisning
princes, the ministers Of State and many
others of the high government officials.
The Emperor decorated Prince Won Ho-
henlohe, the Imperial Chancellor, with the
cross Of Grand Commander Of the order
OF the House Of IiohenzOllcrn. the order
Of the Prussan Royal Family. and also
decorated Baron Won Hammerstein-Lox-
ten, Prussian minister OF Husbandry, with
The order Of the Red Eagle.
The Imperial family and the Prussian
Royalists partook OF a birthday banquet
at the Palace together this evening.
Prince Bismarck telegraphed his con-
gratuations 10 the Emperor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Forecast for
Tuesday
For Virginia-Fair weather: westerly
winds
Tor North and South Caroiina-Fair.
light northwcsterly winds
An area Of high pressure covers nearly
ali the country east of the Rocky Noun
tains. a storm of considerable energy has
developed south of Newfoundland. and
II second depression exists in Western
Iowa.
The temperature Is higher In the Mis-
sissippi Valley and the Northwest and
lower I'm New England and Eastern
New York.
a continuance OF fair weather T. indi-
Gated I'm all districts east Of the Rocky
Mountains. except the extreme North
west whore there viii be an increased
cloudincss. possibly followed by light
SHOWS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

The Danville Register says: Six weeks
after Rev. Dr. Sledd. the new pastor OF
Main-Street Methodist Episcopal church,
assumed charge OF his new flock. and
while making some pastoral calls" he
visited the home OF one OF his church
members and met rather unexpected
reception When the door was opened
the lady Of the house accosted him i'm a
a sort OF who-are-you and what-do-you-
want style and was promptly informed
10y the visitor that he was her new pas
tor. Why what's become of Or. Ed
wards asked the lady. in wide-eyed
amaZcment"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

ANDERSON. w. VA. Jan. o. Special.
News reaches here tonight that three
men We're drowned i'm New river near
the railroad station OF Scwen. on the
Chesapeake and Ohio. while attempting
10 cross the river at o'clock yesterday
evening.
The bo-t. which contained four men
upset and the bodies of three OF them
are stll drifting among the rocks and
tangle of The muddy stream.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
4 GENEROUS OFFER.
Messrs. smith and Crisp Would Not OPP
nose Gordon for the SCnatOr-hip.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan. with
i'm the past two or three days Secretary
of the Interior IIoke Smith and eN-
Speaker Crisp have urged Senator Cor
don. Of Georgia TO withdraw his declna-
ton TO be a candidate for reelection
TO the Senate and both men assured
the Senator that If ne would do so. they
would not permit heir names to be used
as candidates against him.
Senator Gordon. while approaching the
friendship that caused the proffer, re-
mains firm I'm his determination not
again TO be candidate for the Sen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
Raleigh and Montgomery Go 70 Ne.

FORT MONROE. VA. Jan. 25.-The
cruisers Raleigh and Montgomery put
10 sea late last night under sealed or
dcrs
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 27.-Secre-
tary Herbert absolutely refused to-day TO
say anything about the destination OF the
cruisers Montgomery and Raleigh, which
are reported 10 have left Admiral
ounces squadron. at Hampton Roads.
AT midnight and gone out TO sea The
cruisers are not very formidable. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
Pickett Camps Ladies Nigh.

Ladies' night az Pickett Camp last
evening was most enjoyable affair.
The members turned out IN large force,
and there were a. number of ladies pres
ent. \ carefully prepared programme,
music and recitations, was admirably
rendered.
The feature OF the evening was an es-
say read ~ Or. W " Parker emit
tied How / Kept House In the Army
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

Messrs. Withers. Muchbach. and Flana-
gan. who were appointed a subcommittee
from the Committee on General Laws
to draft a bill for the appointment OF al
insurance commissioner. completed their
work Saturday night. and viii this morn
ing present the bill, together win "a
companion measure. providing for the
appointment. 10 the Senate. The bill is
practically the Mason bill, with fcw
amendments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Jan. 2s.-Spe-
cal.-State Convention OF Republican
League Clubs, met here to-day behind
closed doors.
The only information given out tonight.
was that Col H. De b. Clay had been
unanimously reelected State president
and that Richmond had been chosen as
the next place Of meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

WASHINGTON. Jan. Fin the United
States Supreme Court to-day motions 10
advance were made in j. NJ. Scott et
al, VS. James Donald, four cases from
the Circuit Court of South Carolina of
laws which prohibit citizens Of that state
from importing from other States and
other countries spirituoUs and intoxicat-
ing liquors for personal use and consump-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

At the called meeting ~ the bor-i ~
directors of the Methodist Sunday School
society the following member. repre-
s.nting the different sunday sen iui~. t.tit
annointed TO get "a honorary pali-bCnrn~7
81 IN funeral Of the late 4. l.. ID. Wal
ford. one OF the most faithful members
or me board. \. 5 Lee. Y. !. Christian.
George l.. Biagood. " y Nash. ~ 4.
q NJ Rogers. W. T.. Woody. W r.
Uechier. T. r.. StaRg. Mr. August. =. r.
Uardine. Adam Diacont. \. j. Gary.
". NJ. Elicit, and Mr.. W. +. Richardson
Ia represent the school In Japan.
THE above members OF the board VIII
meet at Broad-Street NJ T. church al 40
u NJ where carriages will be IN waiting
The entire board OF directors viii as
semble at Trinity church to attend the
funeral. .-,..--.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE fight between
Dan Creedon and James Smith. for
purse of 400 pounds, took place tonight.
al tho National Sporting cub rreedon
defeated his opponent easily. in the sec
ond round
The fighting lasted less than seven
minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

Many Have Been Rescued and the Re
mainder May he saved.

LONDON. Jan 21.-Explosions occurred
i'm two coal pits at Pont-Y-Pridd Wales.
this morning, entombing eighty miners.
The pits i'm which the explosions took
place at Pont-Y-Pridd, are on fire and the
shafts destroyed. The latest estimate Of
the number Of victims is double that
made at first. 1t is now believed that
100 men have been killed
The rescuers have succeeded i'm reach
ing the entombed miners and are hopeful
OF saving them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

r. T. Camp, No. l. S c. r., met last
night and held very large and enthu-
siastic meeting.
Five new applications were handed IN
and the camp looks for large influx Of
new members in the future.
The public is cordially invited 20 attend
the meetings OF tho camp In Lee Camp
Hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
IL lis Seal Az In

Senator Lovenstein was i'm his seat Ia
the Senate yesterday for the first time In
ten days. lie has been quite sick, but
was greatly improved yesterday He was
heartily congratulated by his colleagues
on his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
The FLYING Squadron Sailing Deferred.

LONDON, Jan. lit rs announced that
he new flying squadron ol British war.
ships now assembled or Berehaven. Ban
try bay, on the south coast Of ireland
VIII not sail until after The funeral of
Prince Henry of Battenberg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
The hentnckN nendlnrL-

FRANKFORT. KY. Jan 27-The Gftb
senatorial ballot resulted in no choice. 4
half dozen pairs were announced. and
the only variation was that anti-Rlack-
burn Democrats to-day complimentcd
Judge James H. liazelrigg instead Of
Carlisle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
FIR in Rockinrhnm. y. &

ROCKINGHAM, y. c.. Jan. 27.-Spe-
cial.-One Of the finest residences In
Moryen. belonging TO c. G. Moore who
recently moved 10 this place was de
stroyed 10y fire this morning. II was
insured for e 600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

An alarm of fire at 1880 \. NJ. yesterday
from Box "a. Thirteenth and Cary streets.
was caused by flames in the roof over
the Grain and Cotton Exchange Building,
opposite the box. The damage was small,
and a stovepipe was 1.-The cause OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

many other Democrats going down with
him.
Mr.. Hannahan says that I'm his travels
he has met many persons who favor Pres
ident NJ. T.. ingalls,. Of the Chessps axe and
Ohio. as "A candidate for the next Presi-
dent OF the onted States. and that the
opinion Is expressed that he would prove
a formidable opponent
Mr. Hannahan will leave tonight for
Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

cloak OF mystery Is thrown round every
thing connected with Admiral Bunce =
so-c1lled squadron OF evolution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

4 meeting Of Republicans was held at
Custalos Hall last night and resolutions
adopted endorsing the election Of Colonel
Lamb Of Norfolk. as chairman OF the
state Republican Committee. John
Oliver acted as chairman and Charles
Steward secretary.
BY action OF the meeting. the chairman
appointed the following committee 10
take the resolution to Norfolk this morn
ing: James Bahen. John oliver, r. p
Nandervall. John Clinton, W. 5. Sudden,
md Rnrfin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28
Colonel Lamb. Denial.

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. c7.-Special.-
Colonel Lamb. chairman Of the State
Committee. denies the published story
that ne has entered into an arrange
ment with Tom Plat. or anybody else,
10 control 'he state delegation In the in
terost of any presidential candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-28

c.Nrr,G0 Be CUBA. Jan. ~ VIA.
r3NfpA FLA. Jan. IA genttt,s .ll'l,.
Who arrived here latsy l.oi I.,,iis ~
pprIiDci1e' brings the following deial'S on on
iillSips encounter near Gascoifa, on
~ Instant. The Cuban goFeshrsi,
Lib its president. the MARQUIS pr ga H..
Tucia' at its head. Was tnod.,i',. y,
80. ,,sture ground AZ Mexico, protected
us e a. the camp were the cuban Gener.,
-, ~ Roderigucz, with 200 cavalry ana
oa0 infantry The Spanish Jun, -,
CoIonel Mira. 1900 In number hah an
'.,,romnt.r with Roderiguezs forces. The
enpauefnont lasted -FOUR hourS, 'hdihs
vim "A brilliant charge 81 cavalry, lei
personally by Mara koderSueI, ,he span
iards retiring In great haste, foiio"ed by
10 cnbans as far as cascorra.
The Spanish left on the field twenty
killed and seyenty-ive wounded, and
some prisoners were taken nS inc 'u-
bans The wounded and prisoners were
sent with a letter 10 Colonel Mira. who
had been slightly wounded In one hand.
The insurgents took from the Spaniards
ten mules laden with money, provisions,
and ammunition.
On the 18th Colonel Pando. with l500
men. had an encounter with rebel party
of guerilias in the vicinity 81 Duaba and
The Spanlards had three killed and
fourteen wounded and the rebels four
MADRID. Jan. IA dispatch to the
impartial from Havana says:
The rebels have been repulsed while
trying to burn the town OF Sabanilla
Seventeen insurgents were killed and
many wounded. General Luque. the dis
patcn says. has twice defeated the rebels
under Antonio MaceO. killing a large
number OF insurgents and wounding a
hundred or more. NaCeo " retreating
into the country. which h rough and
hliy. and. consequently offers many DIM
culties 10 the movement OF cavalry. Re-
cause OF this he has abandoned ~
ho--~~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-29
MOGULLIANS.

LaBelle Conclave No. 2la met IN
regular session Thanksgiving evening
and had one of the most enjoyable
meetings of the campaign. Ii reports
received indicate anything then the
LaBelle is gaining in popularity as
well as in membership. A cOmmunica-
ton was received from Sistersyille,
asking the Couciaye for an early pre-
sentation in their city Of the mock
initiation, for which MOgullians are
Justly becoming famous. A committee
was appointed to arrange for the en-
tertanment on a grand scale, and the
Players Club, of Wheeling, may be
called in off the road in consequence.
The Conclave will be accompanied on
their trip by faithful Ike, the Mogul-
liam Jack. who is a full-dedged mem
Der. having received the 18Th degree
at Mozart Park August 22d. Ike is
docile. goOd-natured animal, as the
Mees.air MOgul will testify. The meet
ing ever. all repaired TO the cafe of
Brother Steurnagel and enjoyed one OF
his fine Mogulian lunches such as only
our worthy brother and his able assis-
tants can prepare. A vote OF thanks
was rendered the caterers and his lay
out pronounced the finest yet There
was speeches. songs and jokes to burn,
and all present enjoyed themselves
immensely. and were loath to depart
therefrom. However, all finally DIS
persed to meet again December lOth,
when there will be an initiation sure,
which for the blues is a cure.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-29
THE SECRET ORDERS.
MASONRY

On Monday evening Wheeling Com
mandery No. held a stated conclaye,
with a good number Of its Sir Knights
present, there being no work had, only
business of a routine nature being
transacted. The Joint committee of
Wheeling and Cyrene Commanders
20 arrange for the entertainment OF
The Grand COmmandery of West Vir-
ginia, which will meet in this city next
May, have begun their work by the
selection of Past Commander J. ".
Morris, of No. 1, as chairman, and Past
Commander r. II. List, Of No. Z, as
secretary They will be enabled by
the next cOnclave of Wheeling Com
mandery to report as to the programme
for the entertainment which will be
had on that occasion.
On Tuesday evening Bates Lodge
held a regular communication, with
good attendance of members present.
Work was to have been had on a num-
Der of candidates in the r. A. degree,
but they were prevented from being
present at that meeting, and the con-
ferring of the same was laid over until
the next meeting.
On Wednesday evening Albert Pike
PreceptOTy No. 1, Knights Kadosh, held
a monthly meeting, and with the as
sistauce Of the corps of officers, Sir
knight McCahon, its Preceptor, con-
ferred upon ten candidates the fifteenth
to the tWenty-fOurth degrees inclu-
sive IN an impressive manner.
On THURSDAY eyeningf Nelson Lodge
No. so held a regular meeting, and had
q good attendance of brethren present.
Only routine business coming before
the body, the lodge was closed at an
early hour in the evening. The meet
ings the coming week will be as fol-
lows: On Wednesday evening Albert
Pike PreceptOry viii meet, and work
viii be had on a large number of aspir-
ants in the 30th degree, and Sir Nc
Cahon, Preceptor, desires the brethren
to be on hand early 50 that they may
be enabled TO set through with the
work at a seaSOnabie hour
On Thursday evening Wheeling
Lodge No. viii hold its stated meet
ing, and WorshipfJl Master Speyer de-
sires a large attendance of the brethren
to assist him in putting through sew
eral of the degrees a number of can
uidatecs.
On Friday evening occurs the month
ly conclave of Cyrene COmmandery
No. Z, and work is fully expected to be
mad in the orders on several candid
atees. Of which personal notice will be
received by the Sir knights
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-29

Mason ever constructed from the per-
ishabie materials of earth. Masonry
looks to the heavens for its model, and
in its work initiates the Divine plan,
in Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Brethren, would you not consider it
a moral wrong 10 spread the mantle OF
charity over the form Of an erring
brother without making an effort to
assist him in reforming from his evil
ways? What benefit would he be to
the fraternity under those circumstan-
ces? Now a chain is only as strong as
the weakest link; it is the worm-eaten
pole that explains why the scaGold fell;
and it is the sandy foundation that
caused the house to fall in time Of rain
and storm. Masons are temple build
ers; they are building a spiritual tenn
pie in mana building not made by
hands, eternal in the heavens. Man
undertakes the impOssibility when he
claims ability to so perfect the inter-
grail parts that the structure he raises
shall be personifed perfection. Only
the Divine, the Infinite, the All-Power-
full can thus execute. Only the Great
Architect of the Universe has the power
of absolute eXactiOn and percision, but
our example to our less informed
brother will assist in the work.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-29
K. A. E. o.


The Sir Knights of Wheeling Senate OF
the Ancient Lssenic order had most en-
joyable time at the comforting OF the third
degree last evening.
A banquet being a part Of the degree
I'm this order, many valient Sir knight
famous for his rrowcss in Don QuiXouc
adventures, made the eXertion Of their
lives TO be at the final charge on the tur-
key breast-works and other elaborate for
tifcations set up ry Vankeuren.
Happy after-dinner speeches were Ia
boriously delivered by the visiting Sir
Knights. Parsons and Matthews, Of the
sister Senate at Noundsville, and by Sir
Knights Morris, AIcGregor, Devine, Flick
and Bachman, under the inspiration Of the
witty introducuons of Excellent Senator
White as toast-master.
All however, regretted that the friends
of Past Excellent Senator Governor-elect
Atkinson had been so diligently and per-
sistently looking after their interests since
his election that he was unable, by reason
OF in health, to remain for the banquet.
Wheeling Senate is having many candi-
dates for degrees, and we hope may have
many happy affairs such as that of last
night.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-29
KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs.

The regular weekly meeting of Black
Prince Lodge was held OH Thursday
evening, with a good attendance, con-
sidering that it was a holiday. Only
routine business was transacted, and
the remainder Of the time was occu-
MED in after THANKSGIVING dinner
speeches.
The committee having in charge the
entertainment to be given on Christ
mas day were not present, but it was
learned that the affair will be an elab-
crate one, embracing literary, musical
and dramatic numbers by some Of
Wheelng's best talent. The ball to
be given in the evening will likewise
be something out Of the usual, and no
effort Will be spared by the committee
to make it a grand success.
On next Thursday evening there will
be work in the first degree. The di-
rector of the team has promised to get
a fast move on himself, so that mem
bers of other lodges need feel no hest
fancy in paying us a fraternal visit.