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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

tective Association. at the corner OF
Third and Main streets. No. 3Ol, to hear
reports from the various committees, es-
pecally from one appointed at the last
meeting to perform a duty Of great i'm
portance TO the Association.
As there are many OF the members
home from their trips for the holidays, a
large at sndance Is expected.
II is understood that the post has
mapped out considerable work for its
members for the next six months and
they expect much interest TO be manifest
cd by them so that the post shall be in
good shape 10 make an excellent report
when the National Convention meets in
June at Omaha, Neb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
"Arflsflc AnatOmN.N

Professor j. w. BrodnaX, Of the Univer-
sity College Of Medicine. delivered his first
lecture OF a series on Artistic Anatomy
before the Richmond Art club, in the
rooms Of the club. at Fourth and Frank
I'm streets. last night.
The lecture was most entertaining and
instructive. 1t dealt mainly with the for
nation of the human skeleton and the
various curves of the BODY.
Professor BrodnaX was quite clear ana
explicit in his explanations, and the art
students protited thereby.
The date of the next lecture will be an
nounced in due season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
OBITUARY
Jonas Lsuer,

The death OF Mr.. Jonas Lauer occurred
December Sth in Scranton. Pa.
Mr. Lauer was the father-in-law or
Albert Rose. formerly OF Richmond, and
had other relatives here. lie was quite
we'll known in this city, and his friends
express deep regret at his death.
The deceased was born In Pretzfeld.
Bavaria. in 1927. and came 10 this coun-
try when he was seventeen years old. and
was always successful in business, hav-
ing established one OF the leading cloth
ing houses in eastern Pennsylvania. at
Scranton He retired a few years ago,
his son succeeding him. His wife died
eight years ago.
Mr.. Lauer was a member Of the Odd
Fellows, knights Of Honor, and B'nai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

Birth. lie leaves four daughters, Mrs.
Albert Rose. Mrs. Louis Marks. Misses
Clara and Title Lauer, and one son,
Simon, all OF Scranton.
The funeral took place from the late
home, and was conducted by Rev. Dr..
Chapman. OF the Linden-Street Temple.
A large number OF floral tributes were
made and many friends from distance
attended the last sad rites
John G.. Fensom.
Mr.. John G.. Fensom. for the pas. sew.
eral years well known among the retail
grocers or the city. and at one time a
member OF the Richmond police force
died at o'clock Thursday morning at
his residence. No. ll3 east Clay street
Mr.. Fensom bore an excellent reputation
as an officer OF the law. and only re-
signed upon decision 10 enter mercan-
tile life. Tho closing years OF his life
was spent in pursuit OF this vocation.
The funeral took place this afternoon
at $50 O'Clock from the Grace-Street
Tabernacle.
Mrs. Margaret n. Johnston,
Mrs. Margaret n. Johnston, an aged and
respected lady. for many years n resident
OF this city. died at her home. No. POS IL
west Marshall street Thursday Mrs.
Johnston was born in Dumfriesshirci
Scotland. in 1919. She was the widow Of
Mr.. Thomas v. Johnston and leaves
two children. Mr. Thomas n. Johnston
Jr.. and Miss Mary Johnston. Deceased
was a devoted Christian Of the Presby-
terrain persuasion. Death was caused by
pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary Gait.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. December Is
Special.-Mrs. Mary Gait. widow of VIZ
liam Gait. aged seventy-four years. died
last evening NJ the old Gait mansion. on
Francis street
The remains were taken 90 Norfolk for
interment Saturday morning.
George W Stainback.
PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. N.-Specisl.
Mr.. George w. Stainback a widely
known citizen OF Petersburg. died az the
Home for the Sick this morning after
brief illness. An operation was perform
ed on him a few days ago which Afforded
only temporary relief.
The deceased was a native OF this city,
and had always resided here He vac a
brother OF Edward III. Stainback OF THIS
place and Robert p. Stainoack. OK New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
OFFICERS NOMINATED.
COL. LAUGHT0N FoR COMMANDER
or TEE CAN'T.
Tho List Can Bo Added To on December 81
when tho Elections VIII BE Made
Four Resignations.

At tho meeting of Ice camp last night
officers FOR next year were Nominated.
Thc elections will be made at the meet
Ing TO 10 held Two weeks from last night
There viii be- no meeting OF the camp
next Friday night
eficsrs. they can be- added TO at the time
the elections take place.
Those already placed in nomination are
For Comrnandor. John T.. Laughton. Jr.
FIRST Ilcutcnant-Com a. Z.
Second Licrtonant-C Commander. Z. A.
Third LAoutcnant-commander d. c.
RicharGson B. NJ. Bsrham- j. G. DECKER
epn and W. r. Freeman.
Aduiaut. J. Taylor Stratton.
Quariermaster. ID. a. Brown, Jr.
SURGEON, Br - b. Slower
Chaplin Rev. Or J. l.. Smith.
Onccr 81 tho Day. J. H. Kracke.
TTeasufcr. James T. fcrrlter
Sergeant MAJOR. u. Smith BEDFORD.
Vidcttc +. y. Elliott.
Color Sergeant. l.. l.. Lacy.
First Color Guard Edward J. Turk.
Second Color Guard. ID. g. smith.
Trustees-C. c. Scott. -. ~. Pyle. John
Boiling William a. M6untcastle
Chairman Of the Sick Committee, John
Boiling and Gcrvas Storrs
Three trustees are 10 be elected Tor one.
two and three years. They will draw lots
20 decide their terms
THE NEXT COMMANDER.
There Is no question as 10 the election
Of Col LauchtOn 60 the position OF Com
nander He as now the First Lieutenant
Commander. Col LauGht0n viii succeed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
THE EDUCATORs ADJOURN.
Important Matters Considered by the Col
Iege Conference.

The conference Of Virginia Colleges as
sembled al Richmond College In its third
annual session. and adjourned Yesterday
afternoon after holding two meetings dur
ing the day. .,,- -
The conference met at 10 o'clock ana
nroreeded to consider the reports or COM
mittees announced yesterday morning.
professor Bowen. Of Randolph Macon
College. came i'm and was recognized as
one OF the representatives, OF that institu-
lion President Wilson, OF Washington
and lee University. who was detained by
the meeting Of the Board OF Visitors OF
The Normal School in Farmville yesterday.
did not come. .,..
The Committee on Organization and
Constitution made a report. which VIII
he made known later. IL remains 10 be
seen whether the rules adopted at a
nrevious meeting will be changed.
There was a very animated discussion
on Tho subject OF courses and REQUIRE
nents for degrees The conditions AFFECT
ING the different institutions were brought
out IDEAS were exchanged. the discussion
eliminating in a resolution calling FOR the
annointment Of a committee 10 consider
,bs advisabllity OF suggesting general
lines upon which the various colleges
could come nearer together In the scheme
OF work leading 10 the A. B. degree.
The conference then adjourned for dinner.
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Campo
Col j. VI Warren. who has presided over
the Camp during this year. Col Laugh
ton has Il splendid war record ana rs cA-
CeadinEly popular with his comrades.
An unusually large NUMBER OF members
were present. ln the cary stages OF the
from theodore Noel. representing me
Confederate Veterans OF Chicago, telling
OF scheme 20 raise rooney by "A banquet
10 care for the graves of COnfederdtes
buried in tha- city. 10 was voted TO buy
a ticket 90 the bapquct and the sum of -
was Appropriated Tor this purpose.
MIR. WElSlGER'S THANKS.
a letter was read from Mr., PoWhatan
Weisiger. who ts now i'm New YORK,
thanking the Camp for making him an
honorary member. lie rs one OF the sur
vivors OF the Ambulance Corps.
Chairman LauRhtOn. Of the PORTRAIT
Committee announced that pictures OF
Generals Early and Malone ana Lieuten-
ant Webb would be ready 10 be unveiled
early in January.
Miss Saine Il. Burruss, Of No. o2S north
Firth street was chosen 10 hll the schol-
arship at the Smithdcal Business College,
donated 20 the Camp boy Prof. Smithdeal
The young lady Is a daughter or veteran
John j. Burruss.
Ncssrs Gervas StOrrs. John Boiling. q.
w. Raughman and NJ r. Phillips tender
cd their designations as members OF tne
committee Of ton who have charge OF the
Sons ~ Veterans Camp. Their reslBha-
fions were AN laid ON the table.
Major Jed Hoichkiss was introduced 10
the Camp ana related some very inter-
,stinr "reminiscences of Stoncwah jack
son
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Tempernnce Work.

The Central Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union has adopted the White
Cross and White Shield work which has
been acded TO its pledges
The next meeting at the Home for In
curables has been postponed until De-
cember Slst
The petitions regarding the teaching
of scientific Temperance, instruction IN the
public schools We're handed I'm. represent
ing a very large number Of names.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
ImpOrfapt Arrest.

Sergeant Brooks. OF the Second sta
ton. made an important arrest yes
terday. The man was James Davis. a
mulatto. who is believed TO have stolen
brasses from a caboose on the c. and
o. road. The man is thought to be dan
gerous and desperate. Sergeant Brooks.
however did not finch In the discharge
OF his duty, and now the man Is safe at
the Second station. and he will appear in
Justice Johns line OF pilgrims to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Her Leading Lady Wns III.

Owing TO the illness OF Miss Eugene
Blairs leading lady. her engagement at
the Academy Of Music was brought 20
q close after the matinee performance OF
Camille" yesterday afternoon.
"Galatea" and "A French Marriage"
was the bill for last evening. but Miss
Blair did not want TO undertake the per
company and IL was mutually agreed be-
tween Manager Leath and herself not TO
give an entertainment last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Mrs. Ruppert's Funeral.

The funeral OF Mrs Barbara Rupert.
was held at ST. Mays Catholic
church at 9 o'clock yesterday morning
the interment taking place at 81. Mary 5
cemetery.
The following AIMED gentlemen acted
as pall-bearers:
Active-Messrs. William Felthaus. h.
Remke c. Tolker. ] Ross, Evers Her
bert. Snellingberg and +. Overmann.
Honorary-Messrs. +. Sitterding. J.
Steinhrecher. Ed Stumpf. George Bliley
A. Hulcher. Joe Heppert. Charles From
mer and Thomas Hulcher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
The Junior Entertainment.

Last night the large Association Han
was crowded with the boys and their par
ents to witness the Junior Gymnasium
Exhibition and Concert. The entire musi-
cal programme was well rendered and
was thoroughly enjoyed as evidenced by
the numerous encores.
The class drill was most heartily enjoy
ed and demonstrated clearly the great
advantages To be derived from physical
culture while young. Mr. c. r. Fairbanks
chairman OF the Junior Committee. pre-
sided and Mr.. A. y. Caldwell made a most
practical and ornate address on the sub
1ect: whats in a Boy"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Young uen,. Business Association

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Young Mems Business Association VIII
be held on Monday evening, December
10Th al : o'clock +. VI.
large attendance is desired, as mat
tiers of much Importance are expected TO
come up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

The chicken house OF Mr.. Charles f.
Langley, Of Varina district hehrlco
county was entered thursday nient ana
sixty-hye fowls stolen. Cohs'aDle Sdniue'
is looking into the case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
snnrcme Count Of Appeals.

Seldan vs Camp. fully argued by Wal
~ Ta,.lor Tor appellants and w.
l. e' Williams r for appellee. and submitted.
The court adjourned for the term. Inc
next term will commence on the 9TH OF
January lSgS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Nisifed the Library.

Among the visitors az the state Library
bniiding Yesterday were the following:
Judge T. g. Wells. Of Wise county. form
erly member Of the state Senate; w. p.
shelton, treasurer Of Hanover county;
] : Ware. OF Clarke county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

mas in the Heart. ms Lea
cue is in great favor with the young
people OF the church and Sunday school
There were elghty-seven present last
Sunday afternoon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Fir. Department.

The Committee on Fire Department,
which was called 10 meet az o CLOCK last
uoesre Eoster Hardwicke and Witte
we're the ONLY members present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18
Christmas in the Heart

At the meeting of the Junior Epworth
League of Park Place church tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Carrie
Y. Mitchell will speak on Christ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

The regular meeting OF Post A. viii be
held tonight at 9 o'clock sharp At the
psv headquarters Of the Travellers Pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

coats. anybodys SIS Overcoats VIII be
matched here for $3.50.
Bows Long Pants Suits that were
selling rapidly at $3.50. for s2.SO.
Boys Long Pants Suits that was
selling for sl2; our removal price, $.
Children's Suits that were selling
fast for Sl.75 for 75c.
Chlldren's Refers. ages to s, were
sold for $3.50, for si35.
ChiIdren's Suits OF new stylish
Flaids that were sold for $3.50. are
nov 81.
Oh ildren's Suits. all the 81 or $3.50
suits TO clear the counters are TO be
sold for Sl.75.
Chile'reus Astrachan Refers
were put up TO be sold for $50 a suit,
are cut dowa to $3.50
Corduroy Knee Pants, anybody's 75c.
grades for &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-18

All OF Mems Suits TINT were sold as
the cheapest in town for Sll. fiS. and
SIS. are on one counter to take your
Choice for s..
All Of our Mems Suits that sold
rapidly at 50. are on one counter TO
take your Choice for 1850
All our Suits which are the equal OF
anvbodv eIse &c Suits. are on one coun-
ter to take your Choice for $40.
Mems Blue Beaver Overcoats. are
equal TO the cheapest in Richmond ior
$50. for $3.50.
Mems Light Colored Short Box.
Oyercoat. the very newest and mob
best French Facing. were put up u
10 sold Tor SlZ to SIS; your choice Tor
any in the lot s..
Mems Satin Lined, Kersey Over
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
DELEGATES AT BOSTON.

Boston. June 1.-THE Pan-American
party reached this city last evening. and
after being assigned Accommodations
were taken 10 theatre for the evening.
The program for today includes a trip
down the harbor. with visit TO Lynn
and an inspection Of the shoe industries
OF that city, return to this city and
the partaking Of a complimentary bar
quet at the algonquin club by Mayor
Quincy A source of surprise 10 the
delegates is the warmth with which
the cities Of the country have taken up
the project which had its inception in
the PHILADELPHIA Commercial Museum
under whose auspices the tour is made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
ORDAINED AT TUFTS.

West Medford Mass. June 15.-Eight
men and three women were ordained
ministers In Goddard chapel, Tufts coll
lege, yesterday. The services in con-
nection with the ordination were i'm
pressive. the address being delivered by
Rev. John c. Adams, ID. -. The follow
ing candidates were presented for ord
iuation by President Capcn: Herbert
Elmon Benton Of NewtonYille, Flint
Mandrin Bisscll Of Wellesley, Augusta
Gertrude Earle of Somerville, John
Ellis OF Lowell. George Ferdinand
Fortier Of Somerville Isabella Stirling
Macduff of Clareno ont, y. H.. Clarence
Guy Robbins OF MelrOse, Mrs. Nancy
Wiley Paine Smith Of Tufts college.
Fred Allan Taylor Of West Somerville.
George Linnalus Thompson Of Stafford,
Conn; Fred Storer Walker Of Portland,
Me
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
Hospitality Extended the
South Americans.
City OfSpindles in Gala Attire
On the Occasion.
Visitors Expressed Appreciation OF
Their Reception.

Fall River, Ifass.. June 15-The PAN
American delegates were not long In
town before they discovered the quality
OF New England hospitality The re-
ception accorded them was in fact the
most popular expression of feeling thus
far encounter I'd inSny city. The town
was i'm its holiday dress; flags and hunt-
ing adorned the facades of nearly every
building, business and dwelling house.
ard across Pleasant street. the busiest
,horoughfare of the city, stretched an
imposing area, SO feet high, along the
top platform of which were grouped
living pictures of historical characters.
Forty five pretty girls represented the
states of the Union, each carrying
shield, pointing TO words of greeting in
English, Spanish and French. The arch
had been erected in honor OF the occas-
ion by the French citizens, who form a
large proportion Of the population.
Another event which lent particular
appropriate 20 the days festivities was
the opening OF the textile exhibition at
the Casino. AS Fall River has within
Its confines SO of the largest cotton mills
In the country. with an aggregate daily
output Of So 900 yards. there was nothing
small about. the display, and the dele
gates were quick to see its e.; portance.
In fact, a marked feature OF their days
sightseeing was a unanimous surprise
at the extent of the industries At the
Globe yarn mills they saw no less than
1912 automatic spinning machines In one
room, and nj tho American print works
A. a.
q miles of cotton cloth an hour and 1900
bed quilts In week. What 10 the Wis
itors were no smaller wonders were seen
at the Fail River bleachery and the
Stevens, Parker q Barnaby mills
After a drive about the city the Que
ouechan club was thrown open to.the
foreigners. and they had the freedom OF
the house uptil train time
During the interval dinner was served
and speeches made. Mayor Green well
coined the party in a brief address. re-
viewing the Industrial history Of Fall
River. which he told them was the
greatest cotton manufacturing city on
the continent.
Then President Ccughlln OF the board
of trade said q word In behalf OF that
body. Tho government Of Washing
ton and Monroe" he said. has ever
watched the emancipation ~ the South
American countries from the yoke Of
foreign domination and will always
watch your onward march along the
path Of prosperity and honor"
Simeon Y. Chase. president of tho
Manufacturer association. told the
delegates that in Fall River were oper-
ated 100000 spindles. one4sixth Of tho
entire number in the United States:
that they were run by 25.ooo persons. TO
whom went n weekly ware aggregating
slsO,Ooo The yearly output of cotton
-
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Washington, June 15.-The war vet
Grams are rushing forward their applioa-
tions for pensions under the new ad-
ninistration and the increase in the vol
ume of such business has been so extra
ordinary as to necessitate the detail
OF 30 additional clerks to the record
division Of the pension bureau 10 look
after the claims. These employees were
taken from the various adjudlcating di-
visions. In the 10 days, ending last
Saturday, the number Of applications
of all kinds for pensions aggregated a.
S00 During the SO days subsequent to
March s, last, the record division OF the
pension office disposed of s4. 100 applca-
tions. The approximate number of such
claims now pending in the bureau 10
$4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15

state armory commission-teD from Prov
idence, twelve from New York. seven
from Boston, three from philadelphia,
three from Buffalo two from Lowell, one
each from Washington, Newport, West
Orange. Yonkers, Worcester. Chicago and
baltimore.
After four weeks doliberation the com
mission selected the plans marked Vol
unteer. designed by William X. Walker
a. son OF this city, blue Seal, de-
signed by Olin W. Cutler of Boston, and
king Philip" by Walter Ather1on and
HERBERT ID. Hale of Boston. as the three
designs entitled 10 the award OF 1900 each
In accordance with the terms of the COM
petition. From these three the commits
sion will select the plan of William X
Walker * son as the one in accordance
with which tho armory will be erected.
This plan embraces all the features
called for in the conditions OF competition.
besides the additional company rooms
two company drill halls and gym
nasium.
IL Is proposed to build the armory Of
granite blocks for the first story and hard
brick above.
Accompanying tho Specifications Is a
bond from Nj. j. Houlihan to construct
tho building for S26s, l7i
In addition to this the heating and
ventilation will cost Sl5. $50; the plumb
ing sf35l, aud The electric wiring S2469
The comm issioners will give n public
exhibition of TIC plans during the week
of June II Mt rho Francis building
a. The arranf emont of rooms .called for Il
as fellows: In the east koad Gouse:
One room lSxjO feet for brigade head
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quarters. fitted with 20 lockers; and with
l w. G., urinals, and set bowls con-
nected herewith.
One administration room, 50x65 feet
One room lsx30 feet for regimental
keadquarters, fitted with III lockers; and
with 1 W. c., urinals and 3 set bowls
connected Herewith. IL
Nine company rooms, zach 1900 squire
feet for infantry. u accommodate % men
each, fitted with Individual lockers;
attached TO each room Ia TO be On officers
room, 40 square feet.
One toilet room for use Of company
officers fltted with 2 w. Cs., urinals,
and 3 set bowls.
One room, 800 square feet for signal
corps fitted with lockers for 10 men.
One room, 1900 square feet, for library
and readisg room.
In the west head house:
Ono room lSx;O feet, for regimental
headquarters, fitted with 10 lockers; and
with | w. g., 2 urinals and set
bowls connected Herewith.
Six company rooms. each 100 square
feet, for infantry, tD accommodate 90 men
each. fitted with individual lockers.
one company room, 1900 square feet, for
battery OF light artillery, fitted with
lockers for 50 men.
One company room, 1900 square feet, for
machine gun battery, fitted with locker
for 52 men,
one company room, 1900 square feet, for
troop oft cavalry, fitted with lockers for
90 men.
ore company room, 1900 square feet. for
naval reserve militia, fitted with lockers
| for 5i men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
(For further financial news see page {. }

(For further financial news see page p.
London has been buyer of stocks all day
and the continued firm market for Americans
in London and the bullish feeling so general
on this side has made the bears tiinid When
ever they try TO depress the market it broad
ems. Much Of the business, however. is con
fined 70 the Room traders.
Everything opened up this morning and
while there were some lower prices toward
noon, the changes were entirely fractional,ex-
cept in such specialtes as Sugar, Tobacco and
Jersey Central.
The Gould stocks were all firmly held today,
but Missouri Pacific took the lead in the ad-
vance In New York today sS5 was paid 10
call Missouri Pacific at l9I5 within seven days.
All the Grangers were firm today. but the
Coalers were q little weak, with the Industri-
ais uncertain There was considerable sell
ing of Pacific Mail this morning, which
looked like liquidation.
Price of Price, Mccormick & Co. says: II
have reason TO advise the purchase of Mexi-
can National stocks selling around 10 81 and
Of u. p, ID. e. O. stocks, selling at about the
same prices. These stocks. believe, are
likely to have some Improvement. believe
still botter purchase, as having n more in
,riusic value, is Y. p, d. s. g., first lien upon
the property, selling at 80 TO 30. l believe
they will sell at 50 before many days. There
seems to be no holding this market in check.
1t looks higher all around.
in London today theAmericans were stronger
and buoyant. In spite OF the confirmation of
the suicide OF Barney Barnato, Kaffir stocks
were also strong, and the Barnato issues were
only a to q lower Consols were firm and
the promise is that everything will do better.
In New York the foreign houses had orders to
buy 5000 10 10000 shares on balance. st. Paul.
Louisville Atchison and Reading were in
most demand