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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

REV. DIR. +. Dewitt TALMAD4-, -. ID.
mon he went forward and shook hdhdS
with Dr. Kerr. and was by him mace
known to several members OF the con-
sregauOn.
Dr. Talmaee spent a portion OF yes
lerday morning looking around the CITY,
and renewing his acquaintance with ia
millar scenes. lie left for Brooklyn at
u o'clock yesterday over the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad.
Although Dr. Talmaee has often pass
ed through this city in the past few
ears, Sunday was the trst day ne mas
spent here since his boyhood. and the
visit afforded him much pleasure.
Mrs DOMAIN was seen yesterday even
by q Times reporter In reference 10 the
visit OF her distinguished father. IN. Tai
IMAGES visit was declared 70 be purely
q pleasure trip. In regard 10 the report
in an afternoon paper, 10 the effect that
o close friend ~ Or. Talmagc's had said
that he would marry again. but not inn
ucdiately." 10 was said that there was
no moro truth in 70 than an the often
denied rumor that nc was going TO marry
Miss Magnam. of Sing sing. y. Y.
REGhETS IT. NOT so
Dr. Talmage was questioned in a laugh
ing way while hore by one Of his friends
as TO whether the rumOr that he was
going TO marry the Sing Sing young lady
was true.
40" he replied. with % chuckle. "l
regret very much to say IT is not So
The Doctor seemed iu the best of health
and spirits. and the hand Of time has
touched him but lightly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

IptRrIIHLrOUrLINED BiD, Hh'%
~. IND DELP LIiD sch|"A'
.., Damn. uot shot Into Hanna and
Pritchard-A Negro i-a ,ahu'""'o
for Postmaster Of Raleigh

RALEIGH. y. c.. Dec. lL-Speclai'-
Fl, his nowspaper here tomorrow DID, "
leading editorial headed Bold ana
,,.,yenv senator Marion Butter VIII
ma, his respects TO Mark Hanna ana
s.n,tor prtchard. lie quotes articles
from ,hs Washington Post saying Mar"
Hanna bases his hopes Of fri'en''' b
reelection ON the pledges OF twenty
,,r.. ponulists re- vote for him, and that
rr,tchard Will when the Legislature
mcets declare for free coinage. SenA-
tor Butler says this is partially out
lined bold. braz,n. and deep-laid scheme
T-....Io,ea in Washington last week "1
MI Hanna and his allies, 10 capture
tr. LEGISLATURE iu enough states 10
eiy. Alciriev. sherman, and their crowd
"a majority.
TO nrY THE LEGISLATURE.
.rncir erst scheme Of buying TIC
LEGISLATURE outright 10 vote Tor soin-
HING fand il s understood that iLHhl
nrcfers tho use Of money instead oi
patronage 20 buy these votes mas hreh
somewhat modified. They no DOUBT rear
they cannot corrupt enough fopuis'7 I'd
elect "a man who stands Oh the 81 LOUIS
ulatform. though they claim 10 "'F'
tvoutv-thrce Popuii-ts in North '"ioni'A
fi.Je.l bon writing. IN seems ihey WISH
~ have grfchard again change nis po-
-iifon Oh the financial question tn'i''9
horiue 10 make b. easier ior any Hi'H
o.i, wants to vote for him Tor hn1n-
rt.I consideration % do so. bAt '"'7
.st move we1kcns pritchard DID, toad
of STRENGTHENING him. For man
elected ms ID free coinage man. Who last
summer changed to "a sound-money man.
rov suddenly t0 change back 10 ir'f-
,oin9eo man when il seems necessary
10 -at the votes of certain Legislators
would destroy confidence iu Prtchard $
convictions and respect for him AS
man.
Miss Mildred Cameron. of Hilsboro'
we'll known in Richmond. VIII he mar
riei tomorrow 20 Mr.. William y. Sh'p-
am of Edenton. whose first wife was
her sister. $500.
,ro SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE.
D, Jauuarv Governor Carr viii call a
meeting of the North Carolina Commis-
siorcrs 20 Che Tennessee Centennial 10
see what can Doe done.
James n. Young (colored)' edl,or OF
the Gazette and member of the l.eeis-
lature. IS an avowed applicant for the
postmastorship at Raleigh.
Robert l.. Patterson. who as chair
man of the Republican Central Commit
tee was here most of the autumn. died
saturday night 40 Asheyille Of Bright 8
disease.
Last evening Rev. Dr.. Simons. pastor
of the Baptist tabernacle here, preached
"a sermon i'm denunciation OF the For
men only" shows and their posters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

sir. Edward S. Grant Is on n visit to
relatives IN this city
Tonight at S o'clock Rev. Or. Hidcn
lectures at Ebenozcr Baptist church on
Missionary Work Among the Negroes
IN the Days Of Slavery.
A marriage license was issued yestor-
day in the county clerks Office 10 Ern-
est T.. Schultz and Linda War5urton.
Both are Of HenricO county.
The annual meeting Of the Virginia
Historical Society VIII be held Saturday,
December 18th. at the society," building,
No. l0l east Franklin street az $50 L. NJ.
Miss Eva King. who was reported on
Saturday as having been run over by n
horse and buggy, was found not TO have
been seriously uuIt, ana VIII Doe out ln 4
few days.
The young ladies Of ST. Marys parish
are earnestly az work preparing for the
Christmas festival which VIII Dee given
al 81. Mays Hall. on December 18th.
18th and 5vth, Tor the benefit of the
church.
Mrs. Colonel J. Bell Bigger and two
daughters Misses Peggie and LOttie. are
very sick with what was FIRST feared 10
be pneumonia. but IL is now thought 10
be Ia grippe.
Invitations have been issued 90 the mar
rage OF Miss Helen Dove Williams 10
Mr.. Julian Chandler Anderson The mar
riaso will take place on Wednesday
morning. December Zrd. az ll.l5 O'Clock
az the Seveuth-Streot Christian church.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union viii hold their regular monthly
meeting ~ the Soldiers Home chapel on
next Thursday morning az II o'clock. The
meeting Will be- presided over by Rev
Or. VI. u. IIoge. and they hope 90 furnish
good music and an enjoyable time for
oil who max attend.
George W. Burke. son OF the Roy
Heorse W. Burke. pastor Of The Mctho.
dist-Episcopal church. ST. Mlohaers. has
resigned from the Onancock (VaJ Acad.
envy 10 become head master OF the com.
mefcial department OF the Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
}. Il. Williams & CO. Of this city. are
shipping ten carloads Of roofing slate "a
Liverpool. England. this month They
20 from Newport News via tho Chesa-
peake and Ohio Steamship Company s
steamers. They have also received a
large order for slate 10 cover one OF the
finest building in Liverpool being the
new postofiice building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15
MRS. wOODIED'> FUNERdL.
The Wilson Cotillon Club Give Brilliant
German.


WILSON. y. c.. Dec. H.-Special.-Mr
Minnie Woodard. who died Friday nj the
home Of her daughter Mrs Mol
lie Daniel was buried here yes
terlav. Mrs. Woodland was the
widow Of the late Colonel Woodard' VINO
has been prominent figure ~ the lie OF
wilson county for many years
Tho Wilson Cctilion club gave a beau
tifm German here Saturday night. II
was led by Fret CauOs with Miss Min
ME Focte. Of Warrenton. The following
are those dancing. Mis- Bessie Harris
with j. f. Parker. Miss Tndinc Barham
with =. ~ Washington; Miss Ella Erwin
Green with Charles Elliott. Miss Mamie
A. Branch with Robert Barnes Miss Is
telle Brodie with Ed. Graves. Miss Alma
Clark of Georgia with W. G.. Carr. Miss
Dora carr Of Castoria with Warren
WooGard. Miss Jordan OF Washington
with $. II. AndersOn Miss Lizzie Ander-
son with Mr.. Waugh. Miss Sallie Herring
with O. T. Stanach. Miss Lizzie Pace wlta
Tyler Pace.
Chaperones: Mr.. and Mrs. y. j. Harris.
NJ. and Mr. H. @. whitehead. Mr.. and
Mrs. y. j. Boykn. Mr. and Mrs. r. :
Davis Mrs. Ella r. Brodie and Mr., Frank
Barnes.
Stays: Mossrs. Leggctt. Clark Of Tar
boro Hart OF Wilmington. Rollins OF
Washington. Fred Carr OF Castor!a Rich
mond Naury OF Danvile c. T. Harris.
r J. Hodley. Jr.. and w. |. skinner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Veterans ofPiolse't Camp Delighted With
OrnfnrN and Snng

Veterans Of Picket Camp Delighted With
Oratory and Song.
The meeting Of Pickett Camp was large
ly attended last night hy members and
visitors. among whom were a number OF
ladies. Commander =. j. Winston pre-
sided with his usual dignity. and the
evening was one of rare pleasure, its
compouelts being oratory and song
Major Robert stiles delivered one OF
the most interesting addresses ever heard
within the walls Of tho hall. his subject
being "The Battle OF Cold IarJor., il
WAS grand. eloquent and pathetic. and ass
the war-worn veterans listened 10 his
ringing words they seemed 20 hear again
tie rebel yen mingiing with the thunder
W. the artillery and crash of musketry.
At the conclusion OF the address Colonel
Lamb was called upon. and responded IN
an eloquent speech.
Upon the request OF Commander WIN
stou Captain Frank Cunningham sang
we VIII Sometime Understand" In re-
spouse 60 repeated calls be delighted his
hearers with "When the Days Are Going
By
The evening closed with an address
from Mr. T. Muller. "a repre- cntative Of
The sons OF Veterans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Son against George Norubrinck for
NI929. motion for judgment. Bowman
a MONEY! against Il. &. Plunckett. for
IS IS.
An order was entered appointing T..
Morris and John +. Mayer trustees OF
fratcrhai Looge. No. 81. a.. a. iitchlo
qualified to practice IN this court. An
amendment was granted TO the charter
OF the Conquest Tie and Lumber Com
pany, changing the name Of the con-
Germ TO the Scaboard Tic and Lumber
Company.
Suit was instituted BY Luther +. Sales
curator against e.. EVcnscn FOR $,.5.tJ.
iu the Gusungs Court. DcOi-e VIZ
Hams was convicted OF petit larceny
jailed for ninety days and fined s.. --li'
Brown alias Annie Clark assault, was
acquitted.
4 marriage license was issued 10 VIII
liam III. Kuhn and Miss Lula J.. Han.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Much Business Transacted in the Lcca
Tribunals Yesterday

Much Business Transacted in the LEGAL
Triburpl- Yesterday
Yesterday was busy day in the city
Hall Courts. ANA much legal business
was disposed OF. The regular term OF
the Law and Equity Court began vcster-
day morning. All Of the eases on
docket were set FOR trial. and "a number
Of small judgments were rendered as
follows:
j. e.. Watson in favor Lawrence Cobb.
Sl-il6. Anna Johnson. Maria L. licndcr-
son and Andrew Thompson in favor James
4. jackson. $500. G.. 4. Rady IA favor
Powcrs-Iayi0r Drug Company. $40 500
r. ~. bOyNiu & Co. IN favor same. $50.
same in favor James ID. Patton * CO.,
s,oi5.so. Taylor Is Taylor iu favor I y.
Jones. NN.ll. William and Annie T. Kinds
IN favor j.. p. Myers. >2i. II. Curtis iu
favor g.. Gump s. Sons. SliN.3, }. T..
~ s,n IA i9Nor Irefa,ias. leftcl a Co.
{3i.z3, J. IT, llumclck In favor Slater.
Myers a. Co.. $ss2of. Rosa Cohen a favor
Sweet, or * Co. Nt>fr5.C 4. Ea0N in
favor owl Cigar Company. S2il6, Charles
j.. Gardner in favor John Boyle * CO..
t316.5l; kiumelnck a. Belts Ga favor Day
enport & Morris S0i 20: state Newspaper
Company in favor Richmond Paper Man
ufacturine Company. Si25.Gl. \ IL. Rand
IN favor Van Iandt. Jacobs a. Co. Sl0l
w. y. WaldrOn and Jackson Brandt <
co. IN Favor Title ana Trust Company.
Counsel Ter the defendants IN the case
OF the city Of Richmond against &. y.
stokes. bondsman for the late Suserin-
tendent Adams. OF the Gas-Works filed
a general demurrer 20 the bill
In the City Circuit Court. the fol-
lowing judgments were rendered:
Patrick McDonough In favor Joseph
SCOTT. confessed. sl.OOo. j. 5. Moore &
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Rev. Mr.. Barsoom Talks at Length oil
Their Woes.


Rev. G.. Barsoom. a native or Cons'an-
tnople. addressed a large congregation
M Dr. Moses y. Hogc's church Sunday
afternoon. lie spoke OF the suffering Oh
the Armcnians in which hc mad been
aharor. both his sister and brother having
been killed lie gave statement 90
what had been attempted for their re-
nof. ana the reasons which had prompted
tho powers from interference.
Tho speaker traced the history Ct tne
Armc mans. and said that they were d",,o
rents 10 the Christian religion 7N'N' wy
third Cutury. lie recalled the great Hi"a-
aarIes of those Christians that have lthtH
Ilacc-that Of lN-2. when ooNw ,hiir i.'la
were destroyed. that OF lNh. Mu'H i.'N'
we're dealt with likewise, mat or io.'' |,H9i.
1900 persisted. that or lnip' "h'h i'"'
were killed. and the last bloody Harati'i 20
when over 10000 Christians were si"ll-
Mr.. liarsOOm then read am interesting
letter that no had just received from
fellow missionary ln turkey, Mhl'h re-
lated TO "a massacre which hdd just taken
place. 10 stated that in one Ct ihc 'hiiS
fian settlements. which was suilouhucu
by the sultan army, the people ti",t
on a. beautiful morning ana were at'ehn,
ine 10 their usual household duties ana
their places Of business. wnoh one %.
line Generals. az about a. ~. gave TINS
order 10 his army. The ciiA IS cCuNei'u
10 Won and YOU can do as you Ike iot
the next three hours. lhcn pHhNcirHluih
broke loose. The soldiers fusutH li"V lht
stores and took what they pleased. WO-
men were outraged. and Oid. gray Ndlf'h
women and little children were siuu&htor-
ed u their homes ana On the streets.
ono man DOastcd that hc had Killed forty
cight people with his own hand. I'm one
# tho churches whore they were holding
services the church doors were broken
open. and the soldiers rushed IN ana de-
WanGed the minister. ana when iOund ne
was asked IL he would accept The Turks
religion. and upon his refusal he was I'M
mediatoiy hcheadcd in the presence OF his
congregation OF the congregation lh1
were Killed and outraged. They then
burned the houses, together with the
church.
Mr. Barsoom told Of his sister. who was
teacher I'm one OF the missionary col
lepes. being taken. with twenty-s-eVcn
other young ladies. up on mountain and
murdered lie also had a brother Killed
while at his place q business. He told
of how they tie crosses around the necks
Of dogs and chase them around the
streets 10 dcflc the Christian religion.
He said that to-day there are 100000 Ar
mcnians i'm Turkey homeless and with
hardly ANYTHING TO cat. He asked the
prayers Of the congregation fer the
speedy delivery of the Armonians. and
predicted that soon tho power Of the Sui
ton would fan under the cross.
Mr. Barsoom IS "a young man. and
speaks the English language very intclli-
gently. and every person who heard him
seemed well pleased
lie ended hls discourse by inviting all
who We're Interested In the sorrows Of
the prosecuted 10 contribute 10 their re-
lief. and not only 10 pray for them. but
for their prosecutors and FOR the coming
of the time when the crescent may pale
before the light Of the cross.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15
coon ROADS CONGRESS.
The Gathering VIII Be = Representative
one Plans Heinr Perfected.

The Gathering VIII Be = Representative
Onc-PIens Heinc Perfected.
The Executive Committee OF the Ma
tioual Good Roads Congress, which Com
gress is TO meet in Orlando commencing
February p 1885,, are busily ana actively
at work i'm the line of their important
duties. 1T will be remembered That TINS
committee consists of five Of our most
UFOlIcs slNe CItIZtus-namcly, Mtr-fa. ~.
r. OfNeal president Of the Beard OF
Trade and treasurer OF the committee W.
j.. Palmer. president OF the committee,
Leslie Pell-Clarke, Mahlon Gore. mayor
of Orlando. Wm. Il. Jackson and John
Al Cheney. secretary of The committee.
lf committee composed Of these gem
tlemcn cannot make success Of the Ma
tlOnal Good Roads Congress, then d can
bee done al all.
The committee has had handsome cards
of invitation printed 90 be sent out in tho
name of the mayor OF THIS city. auu these
viii Dee mailed at once TO Governors may
ors. and other prominent persons an over
tho United States.
The committee already referred 10 will.
through the Governor OF this State. have
formal invitations extended 10 the other
state governments and 90 the National
government a little later ON We believe
ID is the plan of the Executive Commit
tee TO- formulate the programme Tor the
congress. which Will. we suppose. COM
siet among other things. of papers pre-
subject Cf good roads from its several
stauauoint including review OF the
work on this line now being done IN the
United States
The committee viii also devise q plan
Of entertainment for those attending the
congress. both the delegates and visitors,
and in this VIII we hope. Dee able TO
secure the cooperation of The ladies of
Orlando and vicinity u is also under
stood that national bicycle meet VIII
he hold here at the time of Congress. but
not interfering with its important labors.
As with our clayed streets our cHycu
roads 60 Winter Park and our splendid
bicycle track we offer unusual attractions
I'm this behalf we expect 10 see grand
display Of cyclcrs az that time. one day
apart for a grand bicycle parade.
These various attractions. the National
Good Roads Congress and bicycle meet
rrouiee TO bring am unusual crowd here
and 60 Dee great event I'm our local his-
tory. Let MS an take hold and pun to-
aeilor ia this good work.-Orlando Qla)
STAR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Richmond. Planters National Bank to
Mamie j.. Johnson. 70 l-2 feet. on north
side Franklin street ai feet west OF Madi-
SON. $500.
Joe Scott and Patrick McDonough. GER
tain personal property 800.
Barton IA. Wise special commissioner.
20 Oh,HI y. Willis lots ou north Sidc
SLIl1l
Honricc: Sarah A. and William T..
Browning tO e.. ~. Franklin. N2-ioy acres
ca iadee road. s.n.
Robert Carriers trustee 90 John r. Ely
son. 90 feet ou cast side Allou street 32
feet from northwest corner Home. S6.
Arthur j.. clerk and Vito To- Nanny T..
wife of Robert l.. Bennett. l2 IL acres
near New Market road. >llN.
Moses Dahury.s trustee to T. II. WOr-
than. aD feet ON west side olst street. 90
feet north OF r. >if.
sarah j. Alcnatts and Annie y. VIII
liams trustee 90 D. -. Vaughan. lot I ln
block t6 Barton Heights. 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15
NORTn C1ROLfNa CONFERENCE.
Raleigh the Next Place-Ihe Principal
Chances Made.

KINsTON. y. c.. Dee. H.-Speciai.-
Yesterday was a memorable day Ia Kins-
toms history. The beautiful weather
brought ia thousands OF people from the
surrounding counties. ana this added 10
the large crowd OF preachers ana lay
delegates already here attending con-
ference. filled every church cdince III
town OPEN
Bishop Wilson preached a sermon OF
great power at the Methodist church.
while other divines discoursed splendid
sermons elsewhere.
g,ais mornings session was brief.
compromise having been effected on the
Church-paper question, whereby The
North Carolina Advocate remains the or
pan of both the conferences in this state
Raleigh was chosen a. the next place
OF meeting.
DR. James Atkins. OF Nashville. Tenn.
addressed the conference in the interest
~ Sunday-School periodicals. After ap-
nroprlste remarks. the Bishop read the
aunolrtments AT 10 o'clock
There are many changes in
the cities. r. {. Glenn Is sent from
Morehead city 10 Central station.
Raleigh: ID. IL. Tuttie OF the latter plaza
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

The Downfall of a Popular Young Nan by
Temptation.

Temptation.
AsUEVrrLE. y. c.. Dec. Special
William G. Hudson. the railroad agent
al Bntmore. has been removed. II was
found that his books showed a shortage
IN the Southern railway of 500. Ali.
Hudson WAS also agent for the expires
ooup,nv. and with II be is short about
$50. n is understood that the shortage
nraf hoe,tn about three months ago.
The railroad company is secured 10y
bond given Dos The Guarantee ana Sc
cuyity Company for N~'.
Mr. hudson g. said 10 have been
splendid agent ard telegraph operator,
and had been at Biltmorc about two
and a BALI years. lie was born ana
raised near Danyilc, Va. lie was very
popular here. and made many friends.
1t is said his shortage is due TO too
fast living ard card-glaying. Much
sympathy is felt for him by his friends
here.
Tho West Ashevillo and SULPHUR
SPRINGS railroad was sold here Saturday.
under execution. for $3.50. 10 was bought
by Edward j.. Witseu. OF charleston.
:. g.. who has recently received a.
Indictment against 30 for $500 Tor dam
ages sustained by him in an accident
on the road about three years ago. I'D
which Witscll lost lee.
Mrs. j. u. Eeglcston. wife OF inc
Superintendent Of Schools. is critically
IN M her home in this city. Mrs. Fig
eloston was q Miss Johnston. Of Farm
Vile W..
n every community I'm tho United
States IS rs much aroused over the re-
ported assassination OF tho cuban leader.
Macoo. as is this. Mr.. Cleveland could
do no more popular act than 10 send
message 10 Congress recommending an
immediate recognition OF Cuban indie
pcndcrce.
The Morning Gazette. OF this city. has
lust nut in linotype machines. IL I'M
proves the appearance Of the paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

goes 10 Beaufort. r. c. Beaman. OF ST.
Paurs. Goldsboro. Is appointed pre,id-
ing elder of the wilmington district T. b.
John 20 Elizabeth City district goes 10
Goldshoro. while a. =. Tyler was app
pointed presiding elder IN that district.
g. A. Oglesby. late Conforenco secretary
of Missions. IS appointed 10 Main-Street
church. Durham. }. \. Lee. of MaNton.
comes here while !. .. Guthrie is APP
pointed TO Fairfield station. j. A..
Hornaday goes 10 Weldon and A. ;. Nc
Cullen no henderson. Roy. Or. Swinden.
iafo of Newhern district is appointed con-
ference secretary of missions.
Most Of the preachers and visitors have
taken leave and an are agreed that this
has been "a most pleasant session OF the
conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15
Good Roads IN Orange.

GORDONSN llLE. Va. Doc li-spe-
cial The farmers are taking sdyantlSc
of The good weather AND are pushing
following fog IRE next corn crop.
The county rolds frcm This place are IN
excellent condition. and the one leading
10 Barhoursviio. "a distance OF six miles.
IS now In better order than 10 has lccn
TOR many years. The citizens on this
lipo are 10 be- Congratulated fOr the good
condition and ihe excellent work and line
drainage o. tho rtad-hed. with thc spirit
oi Improvement OF the roads iu a., up
per end OF Orange county lands are bound
10 enhance I'm value
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

Special Professor N. ". IIamill. inc dis
tinguish0d Surdav-school worker OF the
International Sundays ohool Association.
addressed "a large mass-mcctiug OF sun
day-sChool teachers and workers az the
Baptist church in this city at o'clock
this afternoon.
Mr.. Robert carr. near stony Point Al
b"marlc county. lost 300 feet OF lumber
on Saturday night 10y fire. supposed 10
Doe sct on fire 10y tramps.
Two col0red men. Aaron Murray and
Edward Leo. got into difficulty on SAT-
urday nipht which resulted I'M Murray
cutting Lee badly with a dirk knife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

The members Of the Grays' Association
of the First Regiment held their annual
meeting last evening 40 Coucordia Hall.
No. 402 east Broad street. Tie attendance
wds large and enthusiastic. A good deal
OF routine business was l.spoeu OF. and
he following officers were elected fox
the ensuing year.
Miles r. Phillips president; Isaac God
dard, first Vce-prcsident. H. g. Garrison.
second vice-prcs dent. William Gibson.
third vicc-president. l.. Leslie spence.
treasurer. Thomas y. O'Kccnc secretary.
AT the cldse oil ihe bushes session the
members repaired TO tine private dining
room of Mr. otto Morgcnstern. the we'll
known caterer ana owner of Couccrdia
Hall. where ana elegant supper awaited
them. At The close of the banquet "a num-
hcr ~ war stories were to1 by the old
veterans, and aftcr-dinner speeches were
made boy President Niles r. Phillips. cap
tain T. Leslie Spence. Captain james r.
Vaughan and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-15

The Secretary of the Commonwealth
ras not Vet heard from the Board OF
Election Commissioners of Buckingham
county. The Board of state Canvasscrs
therefore. could not take any action yes-
terday IN regard 20 completine the cane
vassing of the vote east at the recent cleo
iIou fur congressional candidates and for
President and Nlcc-prosidcnt. II is oX-
pcctcd that the amended return from
buckingham Will reach here in a day
if TWO.