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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
THE PREsBYTEaIaNs.
Reformed Church AppeaI-0rgsnic
Union-WestmiBstc Celebration.

CHARLOTTE, ~ c.. May 4.-One Of
the most pleasing Incidents OF the Gene
raj Assembly occurred late last night,
in the stirring address of the Rev. DR..
II. Holderman, of Chicago, froternai
delegate from the Reformed Church OF
America. lie spoke of the earnest hope
entertained by many persons that there
might be effected soon union between
their churches and the assembly bis
address was cordially received A reso-
luton this morning, to appoint a com
mittee on union with the Reformed
Church. was referred TO the Committee
on Foreign Correspondence.
The report on Sabbath observance was
adopted. The report on Home and Scnool
WAS made and docketed. 1t recommends
the separation of the Assembly's Home
at Fredericksburg from its connection
with Fredericksburg College Dr. HoSe
gave notice of his earnest opposition 10
this course.
rhe report on theological semnaries
recommended the establishment OF
summer Bible school at some convenient
point where the learned professors may
Owe popular instruction for the beneht
Of neople generally. A committee TO ar
range for this was appointed lhe co'h
mittee is as follows: Drs. Summery,
Reattie. McPheeters and Moore, ana
Ruling Elders Ansell; Hunter, OF LOUIS
vile. and Joseph Hardie.
The assembly resumed the Westminster
celebration and heard the Rev. Dr. D.
r Cannon. of st. Louis on the Influence
Of the Westminster Standards on the
Individual. the Family, and society.
His address was clear and strong, direct
and popular. s..o,,
The hottest discussion Of the afternoon
was on the salary of foreign mission
aries. A motion was made TO reduce II
from g. 500 to 5000 The vote was CLOSE
hut the recommendation of the commit
tee that it remain as before, at VOW
was carried. g..
The report on the Assembly's Home y
pending Dr. Hoge is very much inter
ested i'm this 1t is his pet scheme. lie
IS constantly i'm the Assembly ana con
stantly receiving ovations.
Tonight the assembly celebrated the
I.orq's Supper The attendance was
large. The sermon was preached by Kew
DR.. j. Olderman, of Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
CHICAGO PLATFORM.
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS STAND
ING FIRnLI THEREON.
cHAIRaAS DEb rs OpIHIoK
Plenty OF Local Issues, But the Esn~
pire state Democracy VIII Not B4
Ignored.
Ignored.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Elliott Danforth,
chairman of the Democratic State Coin-
mittee, came to town to-day, after trip
through the interior OF the State, during
which he had talks with the leaders OF
the party.
II have talked with leaders OF tho
Democratic party In Albany and other
counties lately" said Mr. Danforth. to
an Evening Post reporter, 'and | find
that while there is a disposition TO get
together, there is no disposition to ignore
the platform adopted by the national
convention last year. The Democrats up
the State believe. and l believe. that q
platform adopted by the national con-
vention Of the party stands not for sic
months or for a year, but for four years.
The Democrats Of this state endorsed
the national platform at the Buffalo con-
ventlon. and the party stands on that
platform until the next national convene
tion meets.
"There is no doubt the national plat
form expressed the wishes Of the great
masses OF the Democrats of the State
last year, and it does to-day. The tre-
mendous vote polled for our ticket IN this
city-lSj OOO-under the most discouraging
conditions. shows what the gocal Democ-
racy thought OF the platform. Those
1856 600 voters. | have no doubt, think the
same way to-day, and DO not think they
will be content TO have their national
platform ignored"
1T IS true that the Democrats of this
city and the State have plenty Of other
issues to make their fight on. The ex-
travagance OF the Republican Legislature.
the high tax-rate, the Raines law amend-
ments. and the Black civl-scrvice law
are good issues, and will help the Demo-
Gratis to victory. but. as | said the Chi
cago platform stands for four years, and
the mass of the party will adhere TO 1t.
think"
"Will the State organization make any
declaration I'm that direction? was
asked
II do not know yet" replied Mr.. Dam
forth but | suppose the state commits
tee will place itself on record at the
proper time. We shall have no State con-
vention this year The state commits
tee will meet, probably IN August. TO
select the candidate for Judge OF tho
| Court of Appeals. and then an address
may be issued. stating the issues on
which we propose to make the fight.
Anyhow. we shall have TO address the
people in some form so that they may
know where we stand. our platform
will be thoroughly discussed at the State
committee meeting, and while / cannot
speak for the committee. / can say that
! from my talk with the party leaders.
Judge that there will be no backsliding
| from the Chicago platform"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
SOUTHERN WHOLESALE GROCERs.
Association in Session ut Nashville
President Leigh's Address.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May H-@uite
200 delegates. representing the chief trade
centres in the South. are in attendance
on the sixth annual session Of the South
ern Wholesale Grocers' Association, when
met in the State Capitol this morning
The officers attending are: +. c. l:eIBn'
Jr.. Richmond, Va, president; w. B.
Lockett. Knoxville, Tenn, first vice
president ". +. Vandiver, MONTGOMERY,
Ala. second vice-president; j. ID. Blair
Richmond. Va. secretary, and T.. T..
Hooker. treasurer. T. o. Morris, or TINS
CITY. after the convention was called TO
order. delivered an address OF welcome
and President Leigh responded.
The president then read his annual ad-
dress IL was a conse serYatiye statement
of the grocery conditions existing in the
South and recommended remedies. IL
was received with much enthusiasm. MI
Leigh advised the grocers of the Southern
States TO unite In testing the constltu-
tlonality OF many Of the recent laws
passed controlling their business.
An invitation TO visit the Centennial
Exposition was accepted and standing
committees were appointed. The after
noon was devoted to committee work
and the convention adjourned until to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
AMERICAN SABBATH UNION.
Its Interests Occupy Northern AS
sembIy-Orgnnic Union.

Its interests Ot'tPE
sembiy-Orgnnic Union.
EAGLE LAKE, IND. May H.-The
interests OF the American Sabbath union
occupied the lime Of the presbyterian
General Assembly tq-das, during the
first half hour. usually devoted to devo-
tional exercises. Dr. j. w. Hathaway,
president OF the union, presided and made
remarks. during which he said that the
decoration of the Sabbath in America
had no parallel i'm Europe.
4 report was made by DR.. WlthroW'
of the Committee on Bills and OVertures'
concerning organic union with the South
ern PRESBYTERIAN Church. The follow
ing answer was made and adopted by the
assembly: 1--WE reiterate our readiness 10
take active steps towards such union as
soon as the Lord in His providence snail
open the way
4 committee of fifteen was ordered APP
polnted representative of all the shades
of opinion I'm the Church, TO arrange 4
plan of cooperation and harmonic az
interests engaged in the work OF nome
missions.
Elder James A. Mount, Governor OF
Indiana. chairman OF the committee 10
make recommendations as to the celeora-
ton of the adoption Of the Westminster
Confession Standards. reported resoiu-
tions providing for the appointment Of
committee of fifteen and fixing the second
Thursday Of the assembly's session in
1895 as the time of the celebration. The
regular order of the morning was the
report on the work of the Board Of AID
for Colleges Statistics of that WORK
were given.
,rbe REGULAR order of the afternoon was
the report on the work of the Board OF
Church Erection.
The decision as to the place Of the next
meeting Of the assembly occupied the
remainder of the session. Invitations
were received from the Westminster
church. of Minneapolis; from the Presby-
terry Of Philadelphia, to meet In the new
Witherspoon building OF the Board OF
Publication. and from the directors OF
the Winona Assembly. The last-named
WAS accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
where Shall spend Wy sundays for
Needed Rest, Pleasant Recreations
and lomfOrt.

II should not take you long to decide
This IL you are informed as 70 the Chesa"
peake and Ohio Sunday outings.
snecial fast vestibule train leaves
Richmond every Sunday at $50 A. M.
from Chesapeake and Ohio Broad-strees
station. for which tickets are sold "a
a,rher old Point, Ocean View, or Norfolk
for ONE DOLLAR.
By this train and for this money you
can spond either six hours at Noroik.
seven hours at ocean View, or eishs
,,o,,rs at old Point. Norfolk and ocean
View passengers take steamer Endeasor
from Old Point, connecting on opposno
.tde NJ Hampton Roads with electric cars
Snr OCEAN View and Norfolk. This COM
bination Of rides makes up a most DE, ,
,,mh,sni outing Those desiring TO 90 20
iis,s,a iisnt,L, roach will make connection az
Nnrsoilx The rate to Virginia Beach ~
8 90 for the round-trip from f,onarS Ren%ona; q;
For patrons OF these sser@oog 0ossS; % cents: al
CSarnberlin. CSer% Hygeia. or Princess Anne
Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Verdict In n Damage Suit.

WELDON, n. c., May H.-(Special.(-
The jury i'm the case OF Purnell VS.. the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company
favor of the plaintiff for 5000 damages.
The suit was for $1,000. The jury stood
AZ first two for the defendant company,
and the others ranged for from S.WJ
$40 600 TO $1,000 damages. They fnally
agreed on a compromise verdict as above
stated The defendant company made a
motion for a new trial The motion was
oyerrued by Judge Timberlake, and the
company gave notice of appeal; .,.
The most important case to-day Is WIZ
COX brothers VS.. Swift-Courtney Com
pany. Of Richmond. IL appears that the
Swift Courtney Company sold Fenner
Brothers machinery for large lumber
niant. Wilcox Brothers paid consider
able sum on the plant, and now sues Tor
fnlI DOssessiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
In Fairfield District the Democratic
victory Was Complete.

A large vote was polled in Henrlco.
the constitutional convention proposition
being Overwhelmingly defeated there.
and the election passed of quietly. so
far as heard from. except at Smither's
Precinct. where two oyerzealous work
ers VINO had disagreement when al
work ln the Democratic primary met
and settled their differences by ham
mering each others faces.
As IS usual. the outlying districts were
not heard from but unofficial messages
from them bear out the statement that
the vote on the constitutional convention
question was largely in the negative.
The principal fight. 80 far as the officials
Of The county are concerned. was made
In Fairfield District where alnost every
nominee Of the Democratic primary had
opposltion. The Democrats rallied 10
their support though. and voted down
every EFFORT 10 break the ticket. Magis-
trate @. G. Vincent the poet squire, who,
having been barred from participation
in the primary, ran as an independent.
being defeated along with the rest OF
the opponents OF the straight ticket.
Nothing has yet been heard from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Must he Played over.

PHILADELPHIA. May H.-The Board
Of Directors OF the Atlantic Base-Ba II
League met in the Hotel Hanover thls
aSteTnoon 10 take up the protest filed by
Norfolk i'm the matter OF the game played
Nav 18th. which the umpire declared no
game. The Newark team prepared 10
catch a train. and for this reason the
game was begun early. When the score
VAS TO 0 in favor OF Norfolk yain fell,
and the game was stopped nearly half an
bour When Norfolk had finished four
Innings and Newark had finished five,
the umpire gave the Newark team per-
mission 10 quit and declared no game.
Worfolk protested, and the matter came
nm for a hearing to-day. The decision
was that the game should be played
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
TcleGraphic Briefs.

WASHINGTON on.-Ex-Senator Call OF
Tlorida. has made a formal application
for appointment as member OF the
Dawes Indian Commission. and has tho
endorsement OF number OF his former
colleagues in the Senate.
Washington.-Th attempt to place the
old cooperative town company or Eliza.
bethton. Tenn. (now the Watauga Land
Company, in the hands OF a receiver mas
been defeated, and the company's pro-
nertv has been saved and taken from the
receiver through the efforts OK ex-secre-
tary Carlisle. Senator Harris. Ben1amln
Rutterworth. Senator Hansbroagh. Judge
NcComas, G. T.. Toncray, and james L.
Dubois.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
THE RICHMOND VOTE VERY SMALL
Mr.. Phillips Reelected and the
Convention PrOpOsition defeated.

I'm Richmond. the election was an eX-
ceed.ngly quiet one. A great many peo-
pie hardly realized that a contest was
going on. The polls were opened at sun
r.se and the voting was slow. The
tickets provided for a ballot for Charles
II. Phillips for City Treasurer and for
or against constitutional convention
1t is hardly probable that the total vote
reached 1000 and the returns. with four
precincts to hear from, show that the
city has gone against the convention by
about l1j 20 200.
While the people were aroused 70 ne I'M
portaucc Of the constitution convention
question great many of them had not
studied the matter sufficiently 70 know
how TO cast their ballots intelligently,
and this kept a large number away from
the polls. The vote cast was less than
one NTH the voting strength of the city.
Around the polling places there was
dearth Of the usual life and activity.
There was no opposition to Mr.. Phil-
lirs. the popular City Treasurer and
even had there been. he would certainly
have been reelected.
Below is given the vote of the city
with but four precincts not heard from;
A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

Mr. Hechler easily defeats Mr.. South
worth, and the four Democratic magis-
tratos lead the Independents by large ma
jorities. the lowest Of the four MI
Larus. having received more than twice
as many votes as the highest lnde-
pendent. Mr.. Vincent Mr.. Garnett had
no opposition as Constable ana MI
Houston. who was opposed for overseet
OF the Poor by Mr.. Evans, led tha'
gentleman by over coo votes.
The vote from Var1na was not receiver
until late at night, but 1t shows decided
majority for the Democratic candldates
and a defeat for the constitutional con-
Vention movement.
Following is the vote by precincts III
TINT district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

feet from the ground, lost his hold ana
fell to the brick sidewalk below. breaklhs
his right leg above the ankle. The IN
jured man is a citizen of Frederick. Md,
and has a family. He is a member OF
Chippewa Tribe Of Red Men, Of frede-
rick, a1d as soon as that fact was known
several Red Men of this city hurried 10
his relief.
The public schools Of the city closed to-
night. the exercises being held in the
Academy OF Music. The building would
not hold half the crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Quite N Notable Occasion.

fREDERICKSBURG May 27.-(SpeciaL)
The reception rendered the visitors who
came from Washington with Judge Sener
to-day was quite notable function;
many ladies' were present. and Bower
Ing's Band made sweet music during the
reception. Tomorrow will be spent in
driving around the town and visiting
nearby points OF interest. The next
day will be devoted TO "A comprehensive
visit 10 the famous battle-nelds Satur,
dav the visitors will join in the memorial
exercises. returning TO Washington on
the late evening train. These gentlemen
are here TO attend the melting or the
Battlefield Park Commission Wnlch
takes place here tomorrow.
Mr.. Edgar Allan came up on the mid
dav train from Richmond. Quite a con-
tingent is here from Orange county ana
the line OF the narrow-gauge rallroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

The Rosemary excursion to Old Point
next Saturday will, doubtless. be sue
cess in every particular. AZ 2:i5 i. NJ.
after business hours. the fast yestibuled
train will leave Richmond via Chesa-
peake and Ohio. and will return at II
midnight. giving five hours stay at Old
Point.
Those desiring 10 remain over for any
train of Sunday or Monday morning can
do so. The ticket rate is but ST. There
will be three trains from Old Point TO
Richmond on Sunday. on all OF which
these tickets will be honored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Nnrses Receive DipIOmns.

BALTIMORE. May 2.-(SpeclaLo-At
the annual commencement OF the training
School for Nurses OF the Maryland Uni
yersity Hospital to-day, Misses SUSIE
Katherine r watkins. OF Virginia. re-
ceived diplomas. Misses Mary Carlos
Cieoe and Alfalfa Lord. of North Caro-
lima. were among the graduates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Their Bont Upset.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May T.-tSpe-
clal)-While Edward Barton, Charles IL.
Rentz Mrs. Ella Barton. and Miss
Florence Edwards were out rowing this
afternoon their boat was upset by u
hawser from the tug Luckenbacf, cri
they were thrown into the river. They
were rescued by persons in another boat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
DIR. HOGE MAKES A REPORT.
DR.. HcmphiII Delegate to Reformed
Cburcb-Rcy. R. IL. GwiDn.

Churcb-Ncy. H. 1T. UN'ibH.
CHARLOTTE, y. c., May N.-(Speclal)
Dr Hoge to-day made a report for the
Committee on Foreign Correspondence
of which he is chairman, naming Dr.
Charles r. Hemphill as fraternal dele
gate to the Dutch Reformed Church. Ihe
question of organic union with this Church
was also brought up in this report out
WAS referred back to the committee.
Rev. r. II. Gwinn, Of Glendale, va,
this morning conducted the devotional
exercises at the opering of the assembly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

s,re and use that old and wen-tried
20 dv a. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
Ien cbil6ren teething. II sootnes tne
aSus softens the gums. aiiays All pain.
cnres wind-coiic. and Is the pes. 's%suy s
sor diarrhoea. twenty-five cents W."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
s.r,,,. Accident to n Linemam.

ROANOKE. May 27.-tSpeclai.)- )-Joseph
Walling. a lineman in the employ, OF the
Interstate Telephone and Telesrapn CON-
pafternoon' He was in the act OF climb
ing a teiephone-pole TO string wires and
unon reaching a distance OF about forty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

Brookland where fight for the con-
stabulary Office Is being made, but the
complete returns have been received
from Fairfield. showing the vote to nave
been ae follows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Rcn

the Tower advertisement ana see ~nas
Ok ana zoe. will buy to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
An Evening nt Old Point.

A great Glove sale will take place at
the Tower to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
-i,e weather.

Money has never had such power %
a. ~ Ia Soc viii have to-day at the Tower'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

WASHINGTON. May H.--fors-
cast for Friday;
FhR For Virginia and Norm Saro-
lima - Fair weather; warmsrt
southeaster,y winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

% and soc. will buy more at the Tower
sale to-day than any other store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
The Tower

is selling 8 pairs Of 25c. Hose to-day fos
soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
RICHMOND

THE WEATHER IN RlchAoSu
YESTERDAY was clear and peasant
With falling temperature at night.
State OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
Read the Tower Advertisement.

The Tower has great 25 and soc. sales
for to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
The Tower
=, A.. naby Is Cutting Teeth,

he's a big wash-Goods sale Tor t0-day'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
The Tower

can save you money to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

Leesburg: A small vote was polled In
that no convention prevails by large
majority. At this precinct the vote was:
ro1yention, 45; no convention. loi
LYNCHBURG.
Ivnchburg: The election held here to-
day for city councilmen. aldermen. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

Louisa: The vote I'm this county wa:
considerably under full one. Little IN
question. and a good majority VIII b'
against IL. ..o~.,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
LEXINGTON

Lexington: The largest vote ever polied
AT a spring election was cast here to-day.
Much interest was manifested. There Is
a majority for no convention. t. r.; Nc
Corkle is. from all appearances, elected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
KING GEORGE.

King George: This county gave to-day
a large majority against the calling Of a
constitutional convention. The exact vote
for ana against cannot be given az TINS
hour. but a very small vote was cast In
favot of a conyoution
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

Mean temperature ...,s.........s...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28

King William Courthouse: From infor-
nation at hand, the county has voted
against holding a convention. a small
vote was polled at the majority OF the
precincts.
Lester Manor: Lanesyille and West
Point precincts. i'm King William county.
give So majority for "A convention There
are four other precincts 20 hear from.
which will very probably put the county
In opposition 10 "A constitutional conven-
an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-28
nENRicO AGAINST CONVENTION.

Grand total ..lcoo css s5 l.sa
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-03-02

tive papers OF being owned body and
soul by capitalists, and indulges In
other language toward them which IS
almost unprintable, showing that
come English papers can sin in this
respect more deeply than the Ameri-
can papers they SO frequently taunt
with the offence. The concluding SEN
fences OF the article in TOE day are;
''If the concert OF Europe must be
broken up to have done with this
DEVILS work, in the name OF God let 1T
90 down and be drowned in it's own
blood. Better war from the Rhine to
the Trails than that this infamy should
continue. There has been contest
of nothing but the shrieks of the dying
and the tortured "-Ex.
The action Of the marquis OF Sails
bury toward the murderous Turk re-
minds us that the policy OF the
Cleveland Olney combine toward the
murderous Spaniard terminates day
after tomorrow.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-03-02

"Dear mother, l received your letter
Oh, how it cheered MY heart
So far from home and friends,
Doing the workers part.
You ask about nay habits.
Pray set your mind at rCst.
do not t.rink, dear mother,
And try 70 do my best.
''The tempters they are many,
Tie tempted they are more,
And they often sail i'll the If painted ships
Quite smoothly from the shore.
But III l. oking down the river
Oh, their sutft rings who can tell
see the struggling, helpless forus;
/ see the wrecks as we'll.
81 see on shore friends weeping.
l hear the children cry.
AEd again ] see the cruel waves
Still running mountain high.
stretch NY hands to save them
Above the lreakeTs' RI ar.
All, too late, too latel l.. sight of home
They sink to rise no more.
81 will not drink, dear mother,
And III try to [ o my bes.-
God helping me-while al 81 MT
So set vcur ht art at rest. :"
Oh. happy, happy mother,
A victory you've won!
And you. a loving heart have blessed,
Oh, happy. thoughtful soni
-Banner of Gold.