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The morning times., 1896-09-30
SEVEN DAYS CELEBRATION,


Central Union Mission Preparing to
Observe an Anniversary.
At a meeting of the board OF directors
or the Central Union Mission, held yeSter-
day. afternoon, the question Of appropri-
ately celebrating the twelfth anniversary
OF the establishment was discussed.
The idea OF securing one of the largest
churches i'll the city and holding an even
ing service which would briefly embody
the necessary reports, and include a suit
able program of singing and speech-mak-
ing, was advanced, but it was thought that
a week OF meetings in honor of the an.
niversary time would not be too much, and
this plan was virtually agreed upon. Tic
board then adjourned, to meet again in a
short time to perfect the program. a synop-
sis of which was offered. as follows:
First Day-Raliy of old mission work
ers, to" conclude with one or two short
addresses of fifteen minutes each Spe-
cial music.
ness mans point of view. Short talks by
business men and one address of twenty
minutes. Special music.
Third uDay-The mission from the pas
tors point of view. Talks by several pas
LOTS OIL -Cly CnuIcHes. Spetliit duuTcSS Dy
DR.. Alex Mackay-Smith. Music under the
direction of DR.. Woodman.
Fourth Day-The young people and the
mission. Talks by Christian EnGeavorers.
Epworth Leaguers and Others. One special
address, Music under direction of Percy
S. Foster.sa
Fifth Day-The converts rally. The
program Of this day to be made up of ex-
ercises in which only converts brought
about by the missions work will take
part Music under the direction of Mr..
Howell q
Sixth Day-Rally Of the branches and So
cieties Of the mission.
Seventh. Day-A anniversary exercises;
reports from the mission board; the busi-
ness management; the Industrial depart
ment; the religious work; the converts;
the churches and the mission.
At tile next meeting of the board the
details ofthe anniversary will be definitely
determined.
The mission would be ably supported
in its epdeavor to carry out a program OF
OF such q character, and its several meet
ings are sure to be exceptionally interest
ing, not only to the church people, but to
many others who are interested in the
work of the mission.
,.v,.cs, v7oaono arpud Fall Aropfnr Tn.
The morning times., 1896-09-30
site FOR new CREMATORY
That at the Old Naval Observatory
to Be Surveyed Today.
Contractor and Smith People Hold
a Conference to Finally Decide
Matters.

A conference was held yesterday between
Contractor J. n. Warfield and the repre-
sentativcs OF the Smith Crematory Com
pany with reference to the details of the
proposed contract for the construction of a
new garbage crematory.
There was no definite conclusion reach ed,
but the ground tor the proposed plant, that
in square 81, near the old Naval Observa-
tory, Is To De surveyed this morning, when
the company VIII submit a proposition for
MI Warfieid's acceptance. IL VIII de-
pend, OF course, upon the terms OF the
proposal whether or not they can agree.
The owner OF the system, Mr.. Smith, is
here, accompanied by MIR. CyrGs Boersner,
and the Two gentlemen VIII remain until
the matter is decided one way or the
other.
Tie Brown furnace at the foot of South
Capitol street is to be finally examined
also, this morning, and the report OF that
inspection Will decide whether or not air.
WarrIeid Will accept ii under the contract
he has with the present owncr.
The morning times., 1896-09-30
Suit for Slander,

Jerome Is. Fellheimer, an insurance gent.
yesterday afternoon sued lsador |. Ber.
mann tor $4,000 damages for alleged
SANDER. Fellheiiner says that for about
Equitable Life Assurance Society, acting
as an agent in this city. While doing
so heinduCed Bermann to take out policy
In the company and to execute his note
for the payment OF the premium April
II last. The plaintiff alleges that July
20 Bermann went to the office OF the com
pany. and speaking to his employer ac-
cused him Of being confidence man.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

an institution. Let all under three years
OF age he boarded out as is now done by
this board, and let agents he provided, who
will watch over all pla Ced-out children
until eighteen years of age.
COMPULSORY suPPoRT OF CHILDREN.
There Is Il most urgent need Tor the
enactment and enforcement in this Dis
trict OF law providing for the compulsory
support OF children by parents. The law
now in existence for the punishment of
abandonment carries u fatal defect and
cannot be enforced
"A nian who cares nothing for public
opinion, or for the exploitation OF bis
name in the police court in connection with
charge OF non-support, has nothing to
fear when he throws off the burden of the
support OF wife and children in the Dis
trIct of Columbia" -'S-
The morning times., 1896-09-30
PARDoNED A MooNsHINER.
President Acts on Two Application
for Executive Clemency.

The President has pardoned c. j. Grit
nth. convicted of Illicit distilliDg in Vir-
ginia in April last to six months in Jail
and fine OF SlOO. The prison physician
states that Griffith is in poor health and
that longer imprisonment will endanger
his life. On this account the pardon is
granted.
The application of Arthur d. Andrews
for pardon is denied. Andrews was con-
y!cted in California in March 1894, of
deposiing obscene letters in the mails
and sentenced tethree years imprisonment.
The morning times., 1896-09-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
NEW YoKK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished ny Seymour Bros, bank.
ers and brokers. members of New
York Stock Exchange. Washington
office, Rooms 5 and 3a. Sun Building.
i. A. Breen. mn naNRH.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Secretary Lamont has issued an order
turning over TO the Interior Department,
for disposition under the general land la ws.
the abandoned Fort Robinson, Neb.. mil
ttary reservation.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

washington Real Estate
Is sure to enhance In value. Prices have
reached rock bottom. Please see what.
we can offer. The Times Real Estate
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Profit-not quality-is sacriz
feed in our $3.50 Mems Suits.
A1l-wool fabrics substantial
trimmings = careful sewing -;
more than you get for $40 in
plenty of stores.
Graceful looking Suits-noth-
ing about them suggestive of the
small cost.
IL ra:terns-including plain
black.
Of the Famous Eiseman
Make"-that's all the guarantee
you want for correctness Of style
and fit.
Every size from 33 to a..
EISEMAN Bros,
Cor. 9TH and E SIS. N. W.
No Branch Store in Washington.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

EASY payments buys a
good Piano reliable in
strniAei1t, at.E. r. DRo6P,s,
921 Pa. Ave.
The morning times., 1896-09-30
FINANCIAL.
Interest Paid
Upon Deposits.

INTEREST is ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
- on daily balances subject to check.
- Those who have accounts open that
- usually have balances to their credit
should consider the advantage of
- such balances
EARNING INTEREST.
1t Is credited OH your pass book,
added to the principal and made
- subject to your check.
Investments for Sale.
VIC have some first mortgage real
- estate 6 per cent. notes FOR sale.
These are sold in any amounts at
par and accrued interest.
- Boxes for rent in burglar and
- fire-proof va ults for safe deposit and
- storage of yalua BILE packages.
JOHNJOY EDSON.. :. President
JOHN A. SwOPE.. Vice 2 resident
HIS CUMMINGS. I'd Vice P President
JOHN R. CARMODY :. Treasurer
ANDREW PARKER :. Secretary
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Comptroller Eckels has appointed John
DeCon receiver of the First National Bank
OF Larncd, Kansas, which failed several
weeks ago.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Kings Palace Grand Fall Opening to-
day and Thursda Y.--- -
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Kings Palace Grand Fall Opening to-
day and Thursday. a-4-
The morning times., 1896-09-30
STOCKS; GRAIN, COTTON.

They are all active. They arc sure TO ad-
vance or decline 10 per cent within the next
80 days. u We regret to say we do not feel very
confident of an immediate substantial advance
in stocks, Our opinion. however, does not
control the market and IL you feel like taking
u hand in. we would be pleased TO place our
uncxceliSd facilities at your service.
The morning times., 1896-09-30

Our facilities for dealing in all
kinds of securities and specula-
tive commodities cannot tpOssibly
be excelled. They include ample
capital and every possible attri-
butte that could contribute to the
success of an investor or opera
tor. Call or send for Daily Let
ter and circular. Exclusive pri-
yate wire to our main office.
81 and SO Broadway, New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
WEST POINT ACADEMY.
ID Is Flourishing, According TO Its
SupcrintenGcnt.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., October "a
The Military Academy at West Point IS
In a nouris hing condition according 10 the
annual report TO the War Department OK
Colonel Ernst the superintendent. VINO
says 10 Is passing through m era OK I'M
provement, so far as rs equipment and
outward physical conditions are concern
Oh. owing 10 the greater lberality OF Con
gress in recent years The curriculum
both theoretical and practical is the re-
suit Of many years experience, and has
proved itself well adapted % the objects
OF the institution. Improvements IN that
direction are less rapid and less radical
than I'm the others, bur there alsO lue
academy is advancing. The professor
and officers are accomplished, each IN hls
sphere and devoted to their work, aAd
deserve we'll Of the government.
The number OF cadets this year o5A' ~
cluding one foreigner receiving instruction
10y special authority Of Congress, rs lue
largest ever belonging to the academy at
one time. The recommendation IS renew =
cd that senator's be allowed to appoint
Two cadets at large from eacn Sttte'
thereby inCreas .ug tho number or cadets.
The health OF the command during the
year was far from satisfactory. Ihere
were epidemics Of Influenza, malarlal-
fever. measles and WhoOplng- cough. lheis
were several cases Of appendicitis ana
oLutl htHItlalt ui7HHr.a' Ntits ,i..
died. An abundance of good healthy food
iE sufficient variety was furni ned, az an
average cost Of 50 cents per man per day.
Clothing. books. and other articles were
secured at low rates except the case OF
drawing iuGtrumcuf- each cadet had 20
purchase. These co-t sZ305. or more than
hale a months pav. Colonel Ernst says.
"The Instruments are imported. none or
suitable quality being made In this coun-
Try The duty upon them Is 81 per cent.
should be reduced. and the price IS as low
as it can be made II the custOm-house
dues are paid. Legislation is recommend
ed remitting the duty"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
THE ITALIAN ROYAL WEDDING
Civil and Religious Ceremonies
Great Popular EuthusiaSnl.

AsEtAl AONnAaE ffhAhh1fth-at-.
ROME, October 24-The civil and religi-
Gus ceremonies uniting in marriage Prince
Victor Emanuel, the Prince Of Naples ard
Crown Prince Of italy, to the Princess
Helene third daughter Of Prince Nicholas
l.. the ruler Of Montenegro. We're per-
formed this forenoon. The civil marriage
took place at the Quirinal a 10 O'Clock. in
the presence of the King and queen or
of Montenegro who had come with
Princess Helene 70 witness The ceremony;
the presidents Of the Senate AM Chamber
OF Deputies, the members OF the Ministry,
and a number OF court and other dlgnl-
tarics. The civil function was performed
by the Marquis di Rudinl, Prime Minister
and Minister OF Foreign Ahairs in his
capacity as Crown Notary.
After the performance Of the civil cere-
mOny the Prince and Princess, King Hum
berr and Queen AIargherlta. ana the royal
ana other guests entered state carriages
and were driven 10 the Church of Santa
Maria della Angel O5t. Mary of the
Angels. where the religious ceremony was
performed al II O'Clock. The wedding pro-
cession from the Quir.ual 90 the church
was preceded by an escort of Curassiers,
and military bands stationed along the
route played appropriate music as the cor
tege passed. The streets were beauutully
decorated with flags. banners, bunting,
and a prOfusiOn Of flowers. and lined with
people. who gave vent 20 their enthusiasm
by almost necessarily cheering as the pro-
cessiOn passed on its way 20 the church,
and again on its return 20 the Quirnal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
LYING IN STATE.
THE REMAINS OF JUDGE CRISP
VIEWED BY THOUSANDS.
THE FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
It VIII Take Place at Americus,
nnd the Services VIII lie In
Charge of General Clement A.
Evans

ATLANTA, GA, October Eth hou-
SANDS Of devoted Georgians looked to
day for the last time upon the face OF
Charles Frederick Crisp as his remains
lay IN state under the dome OF the Capt.
tol. From II o'clock until O'Clock to-
night the people OF Atlanta and repre-
sentative citizens from other parts OF the
state IN slow procession passed me
casket In the rotunda.
The escort accompanying the body left
the Halcyon, where Judge Crisp dled, at
I0.50 o'clock. -Four white horses drew tho
frneral car. which was followed by hum
dreds OF the ststesmeus sorrowing
friends. Governor W. y. Atkinson and
Ex-Governor W. J. Northen Immediately
followed the hearse. and behind them
were State and city officials, military
bodies, and private citizens.
When the casket was placed in the
Capitol rotunda, the dais was covered
with a wealth Of beautiful flowers. The
caskets lii was thrown back, and
through tho glass could be seen the calm
features Of the dead. Sickness had vast
ed judge Crisp's strength, and his face
was a little thinner than when he was In
health An expression Of relief rested
upon the face, the expression that settled
upon II as soon az the fatal paroxysm
OF pain had passed.
Just before the end came Mrs Crisp
had passed out Of the room for a breath
Of fresh air leaving Mr.. Crisp with a
nurse. Mrs. Crisp remained away but a
moment or two, her husband sitting up
IN bed, his pillows prOpped about him.
Just as she returned he looked toward
hcr. and. placing his hand to his heart
exclaimed. as his features contracted
with agony: "Oh, that painw Those were
the last words he spoke. for as soon
as they were uttered he fen over among
the pillows. ard. when his head was
lifted, uns soul had gone into the mystic
ries Of the beyond. The pained express
sion faded away and the features were
calm and peaceful Had it not been for
the pallor one might have fancied that
Judge Crisp was only sleeping.
A military guard was kept by the
casket, and the watch Will remain all
night A. o'clock the Capitol doors
were closed 70 the public, and only the
soldiers remained.
Governor Atkinson and an honorary es-
cort appointed from the General As
sembly viii accompany the body to-
morrow morning 10 Americus. Judge
Crsps late nome. The train will reach
Americus tomorrow afternoon at ?
o'clock, and the services will be conducted
at 3 O'Clock. They viii De in charge Of
General Clement a. Evans, OF Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE.
Approaching Marriage Political
E:eeffngs-PersOnai

Eeetings-PersOnal.
SCOTTSVILLE. VA, October 2l-(spe-
ciaIJ-Next Tuesday az O'clock p. NJ,
at the Methodist church. in this place,
Nr. Bernard \. Burgess. Of Richmond,
will wed Miss Mary Anderson, daughter
of Major ID. W. Anderson. OF Fluvanna
county.
Hons Thomas s. Martin. James w.
Marshall. and Edmond w. HUBBARD viii
90 the speaking at q srand barbecue and
freo-silver rally at New Canton on We'd
nesday next.
The rally at Centenary, Buckingham on
Saturday next. which embraces a barbe-
cue. fag-ralsing, ana speaking, will be a
big thing.
The Bryan, sewall, and Hay Club, OF
ScottsviIlo, will nave speaking at Beal $
Hall next Wednesday night when Hon.
j. Richard Wiugfelj. eX-State senator
and several other speakers viii make ad-
dresses.
Corn is being delivered here az $40 per
barrel I'm trade. ana It can be bought on
the farms at SIS. The weather is fine,
but quite dry and dusty.
Mrs. J. c. Hill is out again after a
long and severe spell OF sickness.
Miss Mary Gillespie Of Louisa county,
IS here on a visit 70 her grandmother'
Mrs. George ". billiard.
Mr.. W. W. Locke. OF Louisvlls, Ky"
IS visiting his venerable father, Rev.
Thomas l.. Locke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
rARrRrDoEs MUST NOT HE KILLED
Nirginia Ticid-sports Association
NuI SEQ That This Inv IL ObserNcd


WuI SEQ That This Inv IL observed
Tho members OF the Virginia Field
Sports Association have had their atten-
tion called 60 the fact that the follow
ing law TO prevent the determination of
partridres In this state is being violated:
/. Re it enacted boy the General Assem-
Niy of Virginia. That 90 shall De unlaW-
ful Tor any person to Rim or capture any
parridges tov QualD iu he state OF VIZ
giuia for The period Of two years or 10
offer for sale. or bu' any partridses 50
unlawfully killed ou0 captured IN SAID
state. within the aanosaid period
q Any person 81 inc this act shan
be deemed euilty OF Ncmnisdemeanor, and
fined $40 for each ofefor and imprisoned
iu jain until the fine isnglid, but not eX-
cccding thirty days. "
B. lu any prosecution n person for
q violation of this act. ever OF tho pos
session of any such h1, ,Lo iall be prima
facia evidence OF Cui ieS> '1
g. This act sb"1, O. In force from It's
The mcmbe )ouf the association are
thoroughly used 20 the necessity for
having this r.w enforced. and they Will
have every violator whom they can de-
tect arrested and prosecuted TO the fun
extent of the law. Partr.tsos are very
scarce in Virginia. and 30 is intended to
give them tVo years in which to multi
ply. and 10 IS confidently expected that
in tlat time the covcyg viii he equally
as numerous IS they We're some years
ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
THE COCKADE CITY.
A Big Registration-rhe Negroes
OrEarfzcd--iiricfs

PETER RSBURG. VA, October 2A-(Spe-
oiaI)-There was an unusually large
registration of voters IN this city to-day.
and the registrars in the several wards
were kept busy from morning until night.
The crowds Of negroes about the several
precincts. asking Tor transfers and ad-
ding their names 10 the lists Of voters.
was an unusual scene and evidenced
COMPACT oIeanizatlOn and active work
among the anti-Democratic parties. Every
effort seems 70 have been strained to
secure a fun registration OF the negroes.
and the same efforts will be made to
bring them to the polls 20 vote, all OF
which VIII work TO the benefit OF the
Republican party I'm the future; and the
Palmer and Bucl.ney followers who seem
10 be working 20 lovingly with the Re-
publicans I'm their efforts 20 defeat Bryan.
will be I'm large measure responsible.
At least, 50 said a prominent Democrat
to-day.
Mr.. George W. I<irkham. an old and
well-Ixuown citizen, and for many years
doing business as a florist. died last eve
ming at his home. on Adams street; aged
O. years.
Mr. Frederick steere, a popular young
citizen. LETT To-Day for Bedford city.
where on Thursday O. next week he will
wed Alisa Cora Blamire, ~ that place.
Mrs r. l. Johnson, o. Waverly. who
has been under medical treatment in this
city. has returned home, much improved.
Mr. Frodick Pitcher. son Of Rev Or.
J. NJ. Pitcher. Is stiil helpless ia bed, as
the result Of a long spell OF illness. on
the 9Th day OF September be was brought
10 his fathers home, i'm this city, from
Roanoke. sick with typhoid-fever. For
six weeks he was III. but for the past
week no has been free from fever. and
his recover viii be slow. His sickness
prevented hin from returning to the Nir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute when it open
cd on Seutember 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
Petcrshurs Convocation.

BLACKSTONE. VA. October 2L-(spe-
cialJ-The Petersburg Cony0cation will
meet I'm the Episcopal church OF Black
stone during the coming week. the exer-
cises beginning on Monday. = full at
tendance ls expected, and the programme
promises 10 be an interesting one. Among
The clergy expected are Rev. Reuben
Meredith. Rev. W. A. II. Goodwin, Rev.
G. s. Bunting. Rev. Baker T.. Lee. Rev.
EDGAR Carpenter. Rev. Il. :. Gum. Rev.
John Rideout Rev. G. Il. Kuyk is rector
Of the Nottoway parish, and the church
here IS q new ana very tasteful one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
THE CASE OF WINNER
1T WILL DE CALLED IN THE nUsT-
INGs COURT TO-MORRow.
BOTH SIDES READY FOR TIE TRIAL
story Of the Tragic killing of
Young samuel G.. ThRlhIme r--Pn-
Whose Honor Il IuvOlved.

The case OF James Edward Winner the
slayer Of young samuel c. Thalhlmer.
will be called for trial for the third time
IN the Hastings Court at II o'clock to-
morrow morning. II IS more than pro-
bable. however that II will again 10
continued Ia the interest OF the Com
monwealth. Some character Witnesses
from former homes OF the accused have
been summoned by Doth sides. and IL
was said yesterday by AR Mlnltres
Folkes Of counsel FOR WINNER. that ths
defence was ready 20 so into trial to-
morrow
No case in the history OF tragedy in
this city has created more profound in
terest and sympathy than this one has,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
TOURNAMENT At STANTON.
The Successful knights and the
Ladies' They Crowned.

STAUNTON, VA. october 2L-(Special)
Despite threatening weather Friday af-
ternoon, a good crowd assembled at the
Fair-Grounds to witness the tournament.
given by some Of Stauntons knights. The
gate receipts were given to the King 5
Daughters Hospital
The knights formed in procession in
town, and headed by the Stonewan Bri-
gade Band. marched out 10 the grounds.
Miss Ann PeytOn Cochran was crowned
Queen of Love and Beauty by Mr.. W..
Murray Hilleary. Mr.. Joseph A. Denny
winning second prize and crowning Miss
Charlotte Ransom first maid OF honor.
The third prize fell TO Mr ]. Baldwin
Ransom. who crowned Miss Fannie Harri-
son, Mr.. Horace Peck winning the next
position and crowning Miss Janette Bell.
The coronation address was made in
fitting words by Captain James Bum
gardner.
The marshals were Captain Thomas d..
Ransom and Captain Garrett G.. Gooch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
Death of IL Veteran.

NORFOLK. VA. October 2i-(Special)
Major c. Wingfeld. OF Portsmouth. died
to-day; aged Il years Prior to the war
he was major OF the Third Virginia Vol
unteers. and entered the Confederate
army - commissary under General
Blanchard, and later served as quarter
master TO General Allison. After the war
he connected himself with the seaboard
and Roanoke railroad, but owing to III
health retired several years ago. lie
leaves two sons and two daughters and a
brother. who is a distinguished bishop
OF the Episcopal Church In California.
The funeral will occur tomorrow from
Trinity Protestant Episcopal church.
Portsmouth. and will b. conducted by
stonewall Camp. Confederate Veterans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
nctfrement Law for tho Navy.

WASHINGTON. October 2i-Admiral
McNair and every officer on the Asiatic
squadron have united in petition re-
ouesting Secretary Herbert 10 urge upon
Congress the enactment OF such amend
ments TO existing laws as will extend the
privilege Of thirty-year retirement now
enjoyed by the army and marine corps
to the officers and men Of the navy. The
design is TO abolish an apparently un-
warranted discrimination against its en-
listed men. who do not have the adj
vantages of army priyates. Similar petit
tions are expected from other squadrons,
and little doubt IS expressed that Secre-
tary Herbert will seize the opportunity
for making a strong recommendation in
his annual report on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-25
To watch TorpedO-Doat Construc-
tiou.

WASHINGTON, October 4.-Technical
inspectors have been ordered TO the Her
reshorf Works, at Bristol. r. l., TO watch
the construction OF torpedo-boats H. 10,
and l6. Hitherto, a single ensign has rep
resented the government at these works,
hut after November fth Assistant Naval
Constructor II. c. Gimor will look after
the hulls and Passed-Asslstant-En gineer
NJ A. Anderson will pass upon the ma
chinery. Constructor Gllmor has been
fleet construction officer OF Admiral
Bunce's feet on the cruiser New York.