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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

All articles intendedo 10 be deposited
in the cornerstone must bee left AZ one
with Mr.. j.. Taylor Elysou. president OF
me Jefferson Davis Monument Associa-
uou' chamber or Commerce building. with
- description or the same. and printed
lists will be published I'm the press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
4 NONoGENARIAN DF4D.
mr. John X. Gillian Passed Away Wed
nesday in Buckingham

Mr.. John r. Gillian. one Of the best
known ana most highly respected residents
Of Buckingham. died IN that county on
Wednesday. at the advanced age OF nine
y years.
Mr.. Gillian was the head Of a family
well known in this city. being the father
OF Mr.. Marshall VI. Gillian. the son-in-
law OF Rev. Or. Moses d. Hoge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Lizzie Shields.

A private dispatch announces the death
Of Little Rock. Ark. OF Mrs. Lizzie
Shields
Mrs. Shields is the daughter Of Mr.. aud
Mr.. r. T. Marshall. of 6O7 east Main
street. and had a host OF friends here.
where she was widely known and highly
esteemed for her many admirable traits
OF character. Deceased had been serl-
ously I'M for nearly two weeks with mala-
rial fever Sho leaves a husband aud
three small children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
nrn,rned Mhile EIshinp

IsOUISRURG. y. G.. june iS.-Special.-
Mr. J. H. Upperman. Jr. fell In the
river and was drowned here yesterday
afternoon about 3 o'clock. He was alone
fishing. and It is supposed that he was
taken with spasms and fell In the river.
The body was recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
NORFOLK

Summary: Earned inns-Portsmouih.
/. Norfolk. 3. TwO-base hits-Armstrong.
G. McFarlan, Vent. Rciman. Left on
bases Norfolk. g. Portsmouth :. Stolen
bases - Langsford. Stephenson. Wentz
Hargrovc 3. Mailman. 9. Mari. Double
plays Reiman 10 IIelman. Bases on
balis-on Evans. /; OF Gilroy. 8. Struck
out-hy Evans. 3. 10y Gilroy. 3. Time OF
game. one hour and thirty-hve minutes
Umpire, Cline
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
Mr.. Knndnlnh SicL

Mrs. Norman v. Randolph was sud
denly taken I'D Yesterday rs result
OF overwork and anxiety On preparing for
lhe reunion Her indisposition. however.
is only thought 10 be temporary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

STANTON VA. June ESPECIAL.
Hugh =. Lyle died late last night. Mr..
Lyle was the head OF the firm Of Hugh
+. Lyle & Co. dealers in agricultural
Implements. and also of the firm OF Lyle
& Company. manufacturers Of the Nesu-
Wins pillow. and owners OF the Nesuyious
Works. in Rockbridge county.
Some months ago Mr.. Lyle suffered
stroke of paralysis. and yesterday while
al Midway. on his way % \esuyius. he
had another stroke. which terminated
fatally
Mr.. Lyle was sixty-two years Old. lie
leaves two sons-S. r. and W u. Lyle
who have been associated with their
father I'm tho implement business. and
will continue 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

The following was the range ~ me
thermometer al The Times Office yc'ter-
day: . A. s.. 20: y NJ. "a J.. M- .V'
6 p. NJ 80; o +. NJ. 80, midnight %
Average. e. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
Gold Rr.rrrc. slna nas- iss

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 1s.-The
Treasury gold reserve at the close OF
business to-day stood az S1o3. 63s1ss. The
days Withdrawals We're Sl25.lOO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
Standing of the Clubs.
Games Scheduled for To-Day

Games Scheduled for To- av.
Washington at Boston.
Chicago at Cleveland.
PHILADELPHIA at Baltimore.
St Louis at Pittsburg
New York at Brooklyn
Brooklyn al New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

LYNCHBURG.

summary. Earned fIlns-ROanOke, :,
Lynchburg 2. Two-base hits-Grove. .:
Tate. Ill., Williams. Leahy. Three-base
hits-Tate. Home runs-Dolan. Stolen
bases-Leahy Wrigley. Double plays
Lcahy TO Mccain TO Little. Base on
balls-On Cresbro, 4; off Boylan, .. Wild
ptchcs-Boylan. Time of game. one hour
and forty-hve minutes. Umpire Nc
UermOtt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
John Shepherd.

COLUMBIA. VA. june H.-Mr. John
Shepherd died az his home. in Columbia,
yesterday morning az $50; aged seventy
two lie leaves a wife and three chill
dren-Mr. Clarence Shepherd. Mrs. Mat
tie walton, and Miss Laury Shepherd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Brown (nee
Della pancy wesson). OF Queen Anne
county. Md. arrived on the oYrk River
railroad yesterday morning on a visit TO
relatives In Virginia. accompanied BY their
little daughter, porotheA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19

Interest in Richmond yesterday in the
result OF the deliberations OF the Re
publican Convention az St Louis was
az fever heat and all hay large crowds
surrounded The Times bulletin board
upon which dispatches were posted as
fast as they arrived. The service OF the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph com
panies was admirable. and the whole
story from the opening OF the convention
yesterday 20 the nomination OF Mckinley
and Hobart was told IN condensed form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
LyNCHBUEG AND hoANoRE.

The HiIl-Climbers DO Hot Work in the
Ninth.
Games Yesterday.
Lynchburg, 8, Roanoke. s.
Norfolk, 4 Portsmouth. 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-19
INTEMPERANCE.

We sympathize with al wise and leeiti-
mate efforts 10 lessen and prevent the
evils Of intemperance and promote nor
ality.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14

The republican congressional conven-
ton of the Eleventh Indiana district
rcnominated George w. Steele, who Is
now serving his fifth term in congress.
The Rhode Island republicans in con-
vention at Providence renominated Gov.
Charles w. Lippett and the other state
officers. The platform declares for pro-
lection and for "A financial policy which
recognizes every dollar 20 be Of equal
value"
The republicans OF Kansas in state
convention at wichita were unit in
their Endorsement OF Mckinley for
president and elected delegates 10 the
national convention favorable to him.
Ohio republicans met in convention
mt Columbus and In speech ex-Gov.
Foraker declared his allegiance TO Maj.
Mckinley for president.
DR.. Nicholas Rowe. editor OF the
American Field, and member OF near
ly oil the prominent gun and sports
mems clubs in America, died in Chicago,
aged 81 years.
Aaron Beans died at Akron, o.. aged
90 years.
Henry Howe. nged "a. the oldest thea
ter actor in active service in the world,
died in Cincinnati.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
LATER.

In state convention at Des Moincs
the Iowa republicans heartily Endorsed
the candidacy OF William b. Allison
for president and elected as delegates
at large 90 the national convention ID.
j. Henderson, John III. Gear, j. :. Clark
son and w. =. Hepburn. The report Of
the committee on resolutions was de-
voted entirely TO Senator Allison.
Fire destroyed hc Masonic block and
It's contents NJ Westfeld. Mass, involv-
ing loss of 100000.
Bert Shepard. of Bronson, Mich. be-
came SO crazed by the use of choral
that he cut his wife fatally with razor
and then killed himself.
The Rhode Island democratic state
convention at Providence nominated
George Littleiield for governor.
Rothschild. Baum & Stern, one OF the
largest clothing manufacturing con-
Germs In Rochester, N. ". failed for
$40O.0 900.
John j. Ruoppaa. a missionary, and
Abram Heituncn, pastor of the Finnish
lutheran church. both residents OF
Calumet. Mich, were suffocated by gas
In hotel in Boston. Mass.
j. T. Crandall. who wrecked the First
national bank at johnson City, Tenn.
was sentenced 10 eight years in prison.
John Chambers, Frank O'Donnell,
Michael Boyle and Jonas Stewart were
killed by the explosion of an engine
boiler at Gum Run. Pa.
fTH. .,..un,tt.... - 49,. Io...l.tnt III
two republicans in the Kentucky legia-
lature nearly caused n riot.
Cotton valued Mt 100000 was burned
on n wharf at Mobile. Ala.
The Ohio republicans in state con-
vention at Columbus Endorsed ex-Gov.
Mckinley as candidate for president,
adopted resolutions declaring for n
protective tariff and bimetailism. and
elected the following delegates at largs
20 the national convention: Gov. Asa
Bushnell, Senntor-elect J. II. FornlSer,
Congressman Charles III. Urosyenor
aud Hon. Marcus A. Hanna.
IL was announced fical Washington
Tint n settlement OF the Venezuelan
question had been reached.
Washington. March 12.--In the SEN
ate yesterday the time was occupied In
discussing the Cuban bcIIigerency rcso-
lutions. Senator lIoar spoke at length
against their adoption. and Senator Al
len (Ncb.) offered n joint resolution
authorizing and requesting the prcsi-
dent 10 make thorough and rigid in
vcstigntion into the present state Of
wnr In Cuba. In the house the post
Office appropriation bill was passed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

James II. McVicker. for nearly 40
years proprietor of McVicker's theater
in Chicago. died at his nome. aged ~
years.
The following congressional rcnomi-
nations, oil republicans. were made IN
Ohio: First district. Charles +. Taft;
Second, j. III. Bromwcll: Eighth, Archi-
bald Lyman; Thirteenth. stephen Il.
Harris.
Philip j. A. Harper. the retired senior
member of the publishing firm of
Harper Brothers. OF New York city.
died at his home In Hampstead. l.. L..
aged 72 years.
Andre Mondehnre. French vice consul
for Colorado. Wyoming and Montana.
died at his residence In Denver. aged AZ
years.
Rear Admiral Henry Wake died Mt
his home in brooklyn. N. T., aged SO
years.
w. A. Burleigh. who served two years
In congress 30 years ago. died at his
home In Yankton. $. d., aged &c years.
Chief Justice Charles Doe. aged &C..
OF the supreme court Of New Hamp-
SnlIts WIS htilEhtH Win lNINlNAlA IN
the depot at Rollinsford and died.
Louis Darwin died mt his home, near
Black River Falls. Wis, aged i07 years.
Ills wife. TO whom he had been married
for 50 years. died ON November IL last
ngcd l0i.
Congressional nominations were made
as follows: Ohio. Ninth district. James
VI. Southland (rop.) renominated;
Eleventh. Charles Grosvcnor (rep) re-
nominated; Twelfth. David X. Wat
son (rep.) rencminated. Kansas. First
district, Case Frederick (rcp.) renoml-
mated; Fourth. Charles Curtis (rep.)
renominntcd; Seventh, Chester /. Long
(rep.) rcnomlnated.
GRANDMOTHER" Watson died az Kirk
wood. Ill., at the age OF i0l years. Gen.
Washington was frequent visitor at
her fathers house when she was =
child.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14

In order 20 give everyone an opportunity
20 see the Western Country and enable tho
home seekers 70 secure q home in time 10
commence work for the season OF 1896 the
Chicago, Milwaukee a. 81. Paul k'y has ar
ranged 10 run series Of four homo seekers
excursions 10 various points In tho West,
North est and Southwest on the follow
ing dates: March 10, April and 81 aud May
D, at the low rate OF two dollars more than
ONE FARR for the round trip. Tickets win
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sale. For rates, time of trains and further
details apply 70 any coupon ticket agent In
the East or South, or address GEo. III.
hEAFroRD, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
FOREIGN.

The ministry OF Italy announced It's
resignation and Premier Crispi added
that il had been accepted by the king.
Advices from Rome say that King
Humbert had declared that he would
rather nbdicate the throne of Italy than
to abandon the italian province OF
Erythrea, In Africa.
Col. vozhak, Russian military agent
to China. confirmed the report that the
queen of Corea Is alive.
There were renewed demonstrations
of hostility TO the United States at
Valencia, Dolores and Alicante, in
Spain. The prime minister announced
that all hostile demonstrations against
America would be suppressed, and he
hoped mems would be found TO avoid
alternating the friendly relations with
the United States, while at the same
time he could not admit that the slight
est ground existed for the recognition
of the belligerency of the Cuban insur-
gents.
Dispatches from Havana say that n
majority of Cuban merchants have
agreed to boycott the products of the
United States.
The actions of the mob element in
Valencia, Spain. became SO threatening
that martial law was proclaimed. The
mob marched through the streets shout
ing "Long live Spain!" Death TO the
Yankecsl" At Bilboa and Barcelona at
tempts to mob the American consulates
were prevented by the police.
a new ministry for Italy was formed.
with Marquis di Rudini as premier and
Gen. Ricotti as minister OF war.
Adyices from Cuba say that Gen.
Maceo with 5000 insurgents was within
ave miles of Havana, and was waiting
for Gen. Weyler TO attack.
At Brockville, Ont. a maniac named
Lapointe shot nine men. One man,
Peter Moore, was dead, and Chief of POI
lice Rose was fatally wounded.
Another expedition was safely landed
In Cuba. evading the Spanish troops
and joining the insurgents.
Floods were reported in the Rhine,
Saar and Neckar rivers in Germany.
and several persons were drowned and
much property destroyed.
Another nnti-American riot took
place at Bilbca, Spain, but the American
consulate was protected.
Refugees from the country were ar
irving in Havana with terrible stories
OF outruges and cruelty by the Spanish
troops.
Heavy snow and floods caused great
damage throughout Austria and Ger
many and many lives were lost.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
TRADE REVIEW.
business situation According to Dun and
Bradsfrect.

business situation According to Dun and
Bradstrect.
New York. March 7.--R. q. Dun e.
Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
'Tt must yet be broadly stated that bust
ness appears 10 Improve only In prospect,
and IN the confidence on which future
transactions may be based, but not as yet
in actual sales accomplished. The indus
tries all report a slightly tower range OF
prices. except for iron and steel products.
The demand for no class OF iron products
IL at this time brisk. but large structural
business IL expected IN the spring, and there
II still much hopefulnoss about railroad
orders. as earnings continue TO improve.
The reports OF the boot and shoe interest
are not on the whole more encouraging
this week. shipments from the east being
still nearly 20 per cent. less than last year,
but there was no further decline IN prices.
No important change appears Ia the leather
market. ard hides are somewhat weaker.
Failures for the week have been 2S5 In
the United States. against "a last year,
and CS In Canada. against az last year.
''The volume OF business reflected by
clearing house exchanges u not materially
improving. the weeks returns showing
gain OF only 6.5 per cent. over last year.
and a decrease OF i7.g per cent. In COM
parison with the same week OF $685."
Bradstreet's says;
General trade began the week relatively
less faNorably; with the change from high
winds and extreme cold which checked
trading to miidcr weather, Increased pur-
chases and brighter prospects for busi-
ness have appeared. Makers OF wooden
goods report spring trade over. fall trade
not yet begun and much mcn's-wcar wooden
machinery Idle Iron and steel have had
an unsatisfactory demand and prices OF
blllets and southern pig are shaded There
are also reductions Ia quotations for cot
ton. print cloths. petroleum. hides and for
wheat. Indian corn and oats Mercantile
collections are generally unsatisfactory.
notably IN Chicago. where there arc more
complaints than for year past"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14

j. u. M'vIcKEI. stroke. His head
was cut by the fall and II IL had not
been for the effusion OF blood he would
have died almost Immediately from con-
cussion of the brain. The stricken man
lay with his right side paralyzed since
then, not being able 10 speak half a
dozen words all the time. but conscious
until Friday. The turn which meant
death came at nine o'clock Saturday
morning. Mrs. McVicker and his mana
ger, Louis l.. Sharpe, were at his bed
side.
mfr Mcvlcier was IN his 74th year. hav-
ing been born IN New York OF Scotch
Irish parents. lie determined 20 become
an actor when is years old. and played
several small characters before coming
here In lS4S. His first appearance on the
stage mere was at Rices theater in My
Neighbours Wife" His success was as
sured from that time lie was member
OF the stock company at that house, now
gone. for two years. the building being
burned In 1850 during a performance or the
opera LA Somnambula." Ricc's now
theater was built In 1861, and McNicker and
his wife appeared I'm the cast, he also act
ing as manager. In that year he also APP
pcared In Yankee" character at the
American theater. New York. He man
aged tho Peoples theater. 81. Louis. and
IN 1857 returned here TO build the theatcr
which has always gone by his name, al
though named the New Chicago theater.
The famous house was burned In the
great fire and In 1890. but friends always
came to his aid. He died worth $4,000
10 5000. 600 His only daughter Mary. who
died years ago, was tho first wife OF Ed
win BOOth.1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14

Wholesale Arrests OF cubans stopped ny
the Captain General.

Havana. via Tampa. Flr.. March TO-
Arrests OF civilians under the sweeping
provisions of Gen. Weyler's procIama-
tions Of February 10 have been made at
such rate and In many cases with so
little evidence Of guilt that Gen. Weyler
was compelled a week ago 10 issue in
structions 10 his officers TO be merciful,
as he required more proof than verbal
denunciation. Sunday he issued cir
cular I'm which he stated that absolute
proof must bc furnished by other than
sons will DE deported, and warning
commanders that they viii be held re-
sponsible for false answers. Without
doubt Gen. Weyler has in view the eff
feet of this order abroad. as well as
here, for the manner In which Cubans
who have never borne arms against
Spain have been dragged from their
homes, their families. the stores or
their farms and thrown into prisons
with felons and after few days delay
placed on board ships for what is prob
ably the vilcst penal colony on the face
Of the earth, has become shame that
cries aloud for redress.
Gen. Weyler has set AT liberty a num-
her of these civilian prisoners whom
Gen. Pando had taken from their daily
occupation in the eastern end of the
island. The only evidence against
these men was paper purporting
to be list Of the people who were aid
ing and communicating with the en-
envy. II was made up by a Spaniard.
Since that time Gen. Weyler has re-
leased others captured In the same way.
Hundreds have, however. been sent TO
Ceuta, Africa. and TO the Isle of Pines.
and the arrests are increasing in num-
Der. Gen. Canella was sent back 10
Spain by Weyler either for having shot
dewn II prisoners or for having re-
ported at bodies were found i'm another
part of the field" but the man con-
fessed to his friends here. and probably
TO Gen. Weyler, of having killed II peo-
Pie in cold blood, received no more Sc
we're punishment than being deprived OF
his command.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
Purify
Your Blood

Now, rs when warmer weather comes and
the tonic effect OF cold bracing air u
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
win not furnish necessary strength
That tired feeling, loss OF appetite, win
open tho way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out OF humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, rcd
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands un-
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-14
The News Condensed
important intelligence From All Paris
CONGREGATIONAL.



The Proceedings OF the First Session.
In tho United States senate on the
9Th the conference report on tho Cuban
resolutions was presented and was mnde
n auecial order for Monday next. A Dill
was introduced for a discriminating tarir
OF ten per cent. ad yalorem. In addition 70
other duties. on all merchandise imported
In vessels not belonging to citizens OF the
United States. In the house the iegisla-
tive appropriation bill was further consid-
cred and during the debate Mr. Hartman
fMont) attacked President Cleyelanns ut
serances In tho Carnegie music hall mis-
slonary meeting In New YORK. IN when
he spoke Of corrupt and unsafe states and
undesirable territories" and denied the
right OF the president 10 thus insult the
citizens OF any part OF the country, and said
that the greatest need OF the schoolmaster
and missionary was 70 be found In the
white house.
The United States senate wan not In ses-
sion on the Cth....In the house the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appropfia-
ton bill was passed, as was also bill
making seven years continued and unex-
plained absence sufficient proof OF a sol
dier's death In cases OF application for pen
sions. The post office appropriation bin
WAS discussed.
There was no session OF the senate on the
7thI In the house the joint resolution an-
thorizing the secretary OF the treasury 10
distribute the worlds fair medals and
diplomas was passed. The post Office APP
preparation bill 1881. 900. 000) was discussed.
and series OF attempts were made 10 In
crease the compensation OF fourth-ciass
pcstmasters. but they went before points
OF order.
In tho United States senate on the 9Th
Senator Frye introduced a bill for the
establishment OF a department OF gov
eminent TO be known as the department
OF commerce and manufactures. the head
OF which IL 10 be a member OF the presl-
dents cabinet. Senator Hale tMe) spoke
against the conference report on the Cuban
concurrent resolutions. In the house Dis
trict OF Columbia business consumed the
major portion OF the day. The considera-
ton or the post office appropriation bill
was continued but no important amend
ments were adopted.
In the United States senate on the 10th
the action OF the Spanish minister In cor
recting or qualifying through the public
press statements made In the senate on the
subject OF war In Cuba, and particularly
on the subject OF Gen. Weyler's purpose
and character. was taken exception TO by
Senator Lodge (Mass.l as n violation OF
diplomatic usage. but no definite action
was taken In the matter. A bill was favor
ably reported for the establishment OF a
national university at Washington. IN
the house the time was occupied IN discuss
ing the post Office appropriation bill.