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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

ernor In the assemblage. and the latter
briefly addressed the audience.
Nearly four months have / been sick
man. said His Excellency.' and this
prevented me from being with you at
the first night. | was. however with
you i'm spirit, and | would be glad To
address you tonight, had not my ply
stefan forbiddenit."
After complimenting the superinten-
dents for selecting Richmond as their
gathering place, a city around which
so many sacred memories clustered. the
Governor briefly discussed what he be-
lieyed to be proper education OF children.
and pointed out that no more sacred tru
and pointed out that no more sacred
trust and 10 higher honor could be found
than that conferred upon the teachers In
this State; at the same time fhere was
no more responsible and exactlng POSI-
tion than the one held by the supern-
tendents
Mr.. Massey expressed his qualification
and pleasure over the unexpected sue
cess OF the conference, and mentioned the
fact that OF the III superintendent in
this State, 1O2 had been in attendance
lie then adjourned the conference. and
all present came forward TO shake hands
with Governor O'Ferrall who stood at
one end of the platform, and had friend
~ word FOR every one approaching him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
interesting Items About Richmond's Citi
zens and Other Matters.

Judge Frank East and Mr. John +.
Lawlcr. Of Norfolk, are in the city.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Crimmins was able 10 sit
uD In his room at the Retreat yesterday.
Messrs. Rountree and Ives are stili at
the Old Dominion Hospital, but are much
better.
Mr.. George 4. Powell left Monday night
for Washington. where he accepted a
position at the jefferson Hotel.
Judge Coleman and Major Slaughter.
who are at the Virginia Hospital, were
reported much better yesterday.
Among the callers al the Office OF the
Auditor Of Public Accounts yesterday was
i. y. Forbes, clerk Of buckingham
county.
Mrs. Charles d. Wheat, Of California,
is the guest Of Or. John r. Wheat. at
No. a west Main street. where she will
be pleased TO sec her fricrds.
At 1:i5 the ambulance was called TO
the Allegheny shops at the foot of Second
street 20 attend a colOrod man whose
hand had been mashed. lie was treated
and went home.
MI William Hessberg has returned
to the city after On absence Of two years.
He will reside here in the future. and
VIII De engaged in Business with MS
father. NJ. Hessberg
Dr.. r. =. Jones (colorad). who has been
critically i'll at his residence, 10 east
Leigh street. suffering from an attack OF
appendicitis. is somewhat improved. RE is
under the care Of Drs. Desmond and JET
ferson.
Mr.. Thomas G. Burroughs. one Of the
watchmen al the City Hall. was quite
sick when Chief Engineer Calder arrived
yesterday morning at O'Clock. lie NGs
taken 70 his home, No. 20i north TWenti-
eth street. and is resting easily, though
very weak.
Rabbi +. y. Calsch will speak to-
Night on the subject, "HOw is Israel
the Chosen People, Services al )
o'clock. Saturday morning the sermon
will be on Jerusalem. the Golden" Ser
vices at 1890 O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
81. PiTRICk,s SOCIETY.
Officers and Committeeman Elected at tho
Regular Meeting Wednesday.

At a regular meeting Of ST. Patrick :
Beneficial and Social Society, held at It's
rooms, corner OF Twenty-siXth ana Grace
streets. Wednesday evening. May 9th, the
following officers were elected:
Rev. Father p Donahoe. spiritual d.
rector: T. j. Shechy. president; Robert
Andrews, yice-president. John y. Slcdd.
financial secretary. John 4. Sullivan, re-
cording secretary; T. ;. Edgar. treasurer,
August Bucker, sergeslt-at-arIns.
Executive COmmittee-JOhn j. Blake,
T. &. Martin, and W. f. Byron.
Literary COmmittee--John j. Blake,
John f. Sullivan. 0fomas Shea. NJ. f..
Smith. 7. 5. Edgar, Edward kain, and
f. II. Bliley
Library Committee-Walter I.owery.
Thomas OGormnn, and August Bncker.
Room Communications r. Sullivan,
Robert Marks. James Hogan. Thomas
OGorman. Thomas Welsh. John Brophy.
Frank Solari, Walter Lowery, Joseph
Smith and Thomas Doherty.
Press Committee-W. u. Byron, George
II. Parater, and John J. Campodonlco.
This society. which IL composed OF Cath
olic young men from every parish In
Richmond, * one OF the most popular
Catholic organizations i'm the city. II is
in hourishing condition. having a very
large membership. which Is rapidly in
creasing, twenty-five applicants having
been initiated during the month OF April.
The rooms OF this society having become
n little the worse for wear a handsome
sum has been appropriated for the pur-
pose Of refurnlshing and beautifying
them. and Gs soon as they are put IN
proper shape the members VIII cOntinuS
with their entertainments musicaies,
card parties etc, at which their friends
will be invited 10 attend and participate.
The society meets every Wednesday
night az their rooms, corner Twcuty-sixth
and Grace streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
THE CIRCCS TO-DAY.
IL VIII Exhibit ON West Clay Street.-The
Parade This Morning.

Barnum & Bailey viii arrive early this
morning from Washington 10y three spe-
cial trains over the Richmond, frede-
ricksburg and Potomac road, and will eX-
hibit today on the lot at the old ball
grounds. west Clay street.
TWO performances will be given-one
OF o'clock and one at S o'clock. The
free street parade, In which team OF
forty horses plays a conspicuous part, VIII
be made at o'clock this morning, and
IL will make a tour. showing on Broad
street. which Is one of the finest avenues
in the country for parade purposes.
scarcely second 10 the celebrated Penn
sylvania avenue i'm Washington.
The show is a grand one in every par
tlcular. and should DO a business COM
mensurate with the worth OF the Greatest
Show on Earth. which il undoubtedly IS.
Horses play a conspicuous part in the
performance. and one Of the finest Of all
circus acts IS that I'm which seventy fine
thoroughbreds perform in a single ring,
conducted by John O'Brien, the famous
horse trainer who has been with the
show for several years. Two summers
ago lust before the show closed for its
season. Mr. O'Brien went 20 Mr.. Bailey
and said: Mr.. Bailey. 1 have an idea
in my head for novel act which | think
would make a great sensation. ! believe
that / can teach fifty horses 70 perform
in a single ring together, TO form pyrs-
mds and TO trot in different directions in
concentric rings giving a Kaleidoscope
effect with their intricate movements"
Mr.. Bailey thought II over a few days,
and then told O'Brien to 20 ahead. He
worked I'm the barn al Bridgeport, Ct,
for three months, taking the horses sing
T..s Al
and finally by nfties. BY spring the whole
group worked perfectly I'm the practice
barn. but every one was afraid of the re-
suit when these high-bred and nervous
animals should be brought out for the
h-st time I'm Madison Square Garden. with
the glare Of the lights the noise Of the
band and the excitement of the crowds.
and the distractions OF the property men
and rigging FOR the acrcbats. However,
the first public exhibition came of with
ont a hitch. and so wonderful aid IL seem
to see 80 large q group OF horses perfect
" trained in movements 50 intricate that
the eye could not untangle them. that the
ring full OF horses became Immediately
the feature Of the entire performance.
Last fall O'Bricn became more ambi-
tious. and asked for a greater number Of
horses Mr. Bailey consented to increase
the number 10 seventy. and bought twenty
more thoroughbreds TO match the first
lot Again they were worked upon all
winter long. and much finer effects were
secured by the movements and groupings
The effect was most startling, and the
bic audience at the opening show at
Madison Square Garden this spring
though schooled 10 expect much. arose
IN their seats and shouted In excess Of
enthusiasm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

Coleman had to return 10 Williamsburg
before the meeting. Mrs. Robinson is
the guest of Mrs. Jock EllersOn.
A Marty OF leading Richmond ladies'.
upon the invitation OF Mrs. Emma Il.
Bah. regent for Virginia. will 20 to Mount
Vernon. to he present IT the meeting Of
the regents there.
The success OF the Association for the
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities ex-
cursion TO jamestown on May 18th, Is
already an assured success. The excur-
sion is in charge Of the following COM
mittees:
Chairman Of Excursion-AIrs. Virginia
Morgan Robinson.
Reception Committee-The Board OF the
Antiquities Association, wealing white
badges.
Ticket Committee-Mrs John p. Light.
foot
Music commi;tee-Mrs. Paike Bagty.
The Blues' Band has been engaged.
Physician-Dr. Trevllian.
Refreshment Committee. wearing or
ange badges.
Tho privilege Of serving refreshments
has been purchased by the Young Ladies'
Society OF Grace Church.
The president. Miss Mary Thaw. will
be assisted by Mesdames Jchr r. Cooke.
I.afferty. Smith. Bernard, Harvie, Stacy.
Austin. Brockenborough, Grsenor. Sarah
Harvle. Mrs. Taliaferro Lou Adkins,
Fanny Archer. Fanny Gum, Laura War
rem. Mary James Lena Green. Josephine
Knox. Amy Lyell. Lucy Mason Carrie
Lay. Kate Michaux. Rachel Cooke. Mary
and Eleanor Darlington. Blair Harvie.
Halle Cooke, Booker Sarvsy, Therese
Barsamin.
Eatable and drinks served. Sandwiches,
hot tea and coffee. ice cream and cake,
lemonade, cigars and cigarettes.
Tickets. 81 20 cents for teachers and
children under 15-to be had at Mrs
Llghtfoots. COZ north Tenth street: Geo.
NJ. West. Main street: Virginia Naviga-
tion Company's: Mrs. Robinson. ll3 south
Third street. jefferson Hotel. Any one
can purchase ticket as the excursion
is for the public.
Special parties OF one hundred from
Lynchburg and fifty students. On charge
OF the principal. from Pantops. also from
Shirley and Wyanoke will come to join
the cxcursionists from here.
McCabe's baseball team is in CORES
pondence 10 effect a game on jamestown
grounds on the day Of the excursion
May 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
M KfN AWAY.
Little George James is Now Missing From
His Happy Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. James, who i've
at No. COG MOTH Twcnty-seventh street
are in deep distress over the conduct OF
their nfteen-ycar-old son George.
The little fellow ran away from nome
ON Tuesday OF last week. and so FAR, all
efforts TO ascertain his whereabouts nave
been unaNaiung
On the morning OF his disappearance
George left for school as usual. Late
that evenine a note was received from
Mr.. Morrissett. principal OF Bellevue
School giving notice of Georges suspen-
sion pending "a consultation with the CITY
Superintendent
What the misconduct was is rot known
and his father thinks it must have been
shame which led him TO run away. He
saws il could not have been fear of pun
ishmont at home. as he had not been
whipped for q long time
Mr.. James has only heard ON his 10y
once and that was indirectly. through a
playmate. This message was 10 the e.
feet that George went TO Petersburg on
Tuesday last. and expected TO 20 from
there 10 New York
Georee is fifteen years Old slender,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

stoops slightly. and is tall for his age.
lie has hair of a reddish or auburn
tinge. brown eyes, and is somewhat freck-
led.
When last seen be wore a gray suit
with knee-pants patched in the seat, a
striped cotton shirt. and worn black
fur cap.
lie has never given his parents any
trouble before. except on one occasion
when he slipped oil to Petersburg for
a day or two.
Mr. James has notified the police OF
Richmond and Manchester. and the city
detectives have been looking for him.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. James are much
frieyed over the conduct of their son
ana are extremely anxious in regard TO
his safety When he left home he had
no money and he is doubtless in sore
straits.
ANY Information leading to tho discov-
cry of Georges whereabouts will be
greatly appreciated by his parents.
Mr.. James is a brakeman on the South
crn railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

lie Is Elected President OF the Interna-
ffoDal Association Of Railway Surgeons


Dr. George Ross. Of this city surgeon
OF the Southern Railway, was elected on
yesterday TO be President OF the lnteraa-
tional Association OF Railway Surgeons,
in session at Chicago.
Twice has this honor come To Richmond,
for at the session OF this body held in
Omaha, four years ago. DIR. G.. w. r.
Brock. surgeon OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. was chosen as President
OF the Association.
A special last night from Chicago to
The Times says.
AT its session to-day the National As
ISOLATION OF Railway Surgeons. out OF
compliment to the MEMBERSHIP In Canada
and Mexico. changed its name TO the In.
ternaUonal Association OF Railway Sur
gcons. The next meeting will be held in
May. 1885. in Toronto. Dr. George Ross,
Of Richmond. Va. was elected President;
DIR. Hutchinson. OF Montreal, First Vice.
President. and DR.. Riordan. OF Toronto,
meEts."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Farewell 10 Or. Fair

Many Of the friends Of the Rev. ur.
James Y. Fair went to the Byrd street
station last evening TO tell that reverend
gentleman. the late esteemed pastor os
the Grace-Street Presbyterian church.
goodbye. on his departure for his new
field OF spiritual labor. the independents
Presbyterian church, Savannah. Ga
All day long other friends. members OF
his late congregation. and OF other con-
gregations. -Presbyterians and others. in-
Guiding many ministers OF the Gospel
called at his home In south Third street.
for the same purpose.
DIR. Fairs father and his sister ieft
with him on the 7:3o p. NJ. train over the
Atlantic Coast Line yesterday evening.
ami the scene at the station was very
interesting end pathetic one as ,hey SAID
the words Of farewell 10 their friends.
DIR. Fair expects to preach sunday next
IL the church IN Savannah which his
Just called him 10 It's charge. ana WIZ
begin his regular work there at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Runaway on Broad Street

A horse attached 10 a wagon belong
ing TO Mr. George Bull took fright while
standing I'm front Of Mr.. Bulls store on
Sixth street yesterday afternoon and ran
up sixth and down Broad. At Gil east
Broad the wagon smashed a handsome
show case in front Of Mr.. Meyer Green
trees store This did not stop the run
away. however, and a window in the
store OF Frank Fernandini was next
broken. The horse here became de-
tached from the wagon, and was soon
caught.
The driver was not in the wagon when
the horse ran away. Neither the vehl.
Gle nor the horse were much injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
ANOTHBR NARROW Escape.
A Small Fire In Newspaper ONCE
Child Injured,


The Dispatch Newspaper Company had
another narrow escape from serious
fire yesterday evening at o'clock. somo
Of the men who had Just Quit work hap
pencd 10 return 10 the Job printing or
fec on the fourth fvCr and were met by
q icnse volume Of smoke An alarm
was turned in from box D. and was
promptly responded TO-.
The nrc which WAS In q type cabinet
was extingulshcd by the nremen with
chemical exiting fishers II IS kept the
loss down TO trining amount. HAD II
been necessary 20 rse the hose the dam
uge from pied" type ana BY oxen fonts"
O. ossortments Of .ype would have been
much greater
The origin Of the blaze IS a mystery as
there had been no fire In the room dug
ing the day. IL f. supposed that mice
and loose matches wors responsible.
When the alarm was sounded the
horses belonging TO Steamer Company
No. 3. on Broad street were being excg-
cised. They stmteo ~ once for tho en-
CINE house. one OF them struck Charles
kanary. h,e-year-old child Of Mr. VIII
liam kanary. who lives al No. 9is east
Broad street Or. Mann was called Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Oakwood Memorial DAY,

lakewood Memorial-Day. May 10Th. IS
expected 10 be made an interesting occa-
sion for the First Regiment, the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues and the
Richmond IIowitzers will parade and at
tend the exercises at the cemetery on
that day.
Mr.. John T. Hughes is tho chief mar
shall. and Colonel G. Percy Halves is his
chief of staff for the ceremonies Of the
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
ilI-Day Meeting

There will he an "all day meeting to-
day at the Broad street mission, 7i2
east Broad street 10 which all are cor
daily invited. Addresses will be made
by city ministers and workers. The morn
ing meeting begins al 10 o'clock, the after
noon at O'Clock. and the night at s.
Next week Rev. G. c. Cook, of Balti-
more, Is expected 10 hold special meet
ings and Bible studies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
DIXIE CHORUs TO-NIGHT.
Pretty Entertainment at Corcofan Hall
The prOgramme.

The Programme.
The pretty entertainment 10 be given at
CorcOran Hall tonight under the auspices
OF the Dixie Chorus. Of Church Hill. Will
comprise a double programme. Part first
y in comprise the Dixie Cantata, in which
the war songs Of the south. old plantation
melodies etc, will be sung. Dixie Will
be impersorated by Miss Julia Bickers;
Columbia" by Miss Maud GIL; Uncle
Sam" by Mr.. w. VI. Blckers: virginia
joe by Mr.. eli II. Smith, and the South
ern States will each be represented by q
Missile Master Nitter -four years old,
will sing Alabama This part of the
programme will conclude with America
by the full chorus ard a tableau.
Part second will embrace character i'm
presentations by Mr. Myer humorous
songs by Mr.. Kemp. pretty duet by two
little girls solos by Misses Chappeli and
Christian. duet by Misses Davis and Cgil-
vie. "Sary Jane an Me- by Mr. Bckcrs.
Poe's Raven" by Miss Bickers, "Old
Confed" banjo chorus, etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

and scwcd up a small cut over the left
eve The child also sustained several
painful bruises about the body No bones
were broken and his condition IS not
REGARDED as serious. I.N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

WASHINGTON. u. c.. May 1.-THE
fourth triennial Congress Of American
physicians and surgeons adjourned TO.
day. They decided that future cop8Te1o1o
Uf6 - Ma n thIs ok1a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

The Washington Post recently made
highly complimentary allusion TO the
brilliant playing Of Miss Helen Stringfei-
low at the recent Whist Congress IN
Philadelphia. at which, by taking trick
from one Of the cleverest of the other
delegates. she covered herself and the
Emma III. Andrews Whist Club. which
she represented. with honor. That cluo.
by the way, has held some delightful
meetings lately. one ON Saturday night
at half-past o'clock. at the residence
OF Mrs. Austin Brockenbrough: another
on Wednesday, when Mrs. Isaiah White
was the hostess. In order TO enable the
members TO be present who had evening
engagements. the latter meeting was held
at half-past O'Clock. but the regular
hour will be resumed for future meetings.
The membership of the club is thor
oughly charming. The members present
at Mrs. Whites We're Mrs. Christopher
Tompkins Mrs. Gideon Davenport, Mrs.
Charles Davenport. Mrs John u. Potts,
Mrs. s. ". Travers. Mrs. Austin Broken
brough. Mrs. Ben. Palmer, Miss Marga-
ret FERGUSON. and Mrs. Rachel Cooke,
and Miss Helen Stringfellow, Miss Viz
ginia Peasants, and Mrs Judge) Keith
were the clubs guests for the afternoon.
Mrs. russell, ch1rmlnely remembered
here as Miss Susie crutchneld. OF Fred
ericksburg. Is visiting Mrs. Richard
Maury.
Miss Mary Rogers will leave shortly
for Fredericksburg.
Mrs Russell Robinson. president OF the
Society OF the Colonial Danes, has called
a general meeting OF that society for newt
Monday afternoon at o'clock. The
exercises will include the reading OF a
very interesting paper. written by Mrs.
Shields. OF the Missouri branch Of the
society. Everybody regrets that Mrs.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-24
The Coelho trial is still on.
Coptic from Frisco tonight.

The Coelho trial is still on.
Coptic from Frisco tonight.
Officers of Oahu Sugar Co. are
elsewhere announced.
Kamehameha Lodge of Perfec
ton meets this evening.
Ths IL. b. has the exclusive
right to make sweet yeast bread.'
Deferred matter of several days
causes great pressure on the
BULLETIN columns today.
Kahopukahi [Sipglecatcherl is
under arrest for catching on to
something that did not belong to
him.
JAS. F. Morgan will sell wines
and liquors of the late Capt.
Halves effects at auction on Mon
day at 10 o'clock.
Next week "Held by the
Enemy" will be played Tuesday,
and "a Social Highwayman"
Thursday night.
There was Weyler business in
Nol'e's hennery at the Park last
night, and patrons of the Beaver
lunch rooms had curried chicken
this noon. Two dozen birds ag
gregated 70 pounds dressed.
The defense is still putting on
evidence 10 the Kauai murder case.
VIM. Rathburn, charged with being
accessory before and after the
fact, is on the stand this afternoon,
having been there all the morn
ing.
The Hawaiian News Company
make their holiday announcement
today. Among the fine stock of
G ristmas goods Just received by
the Ciaudine there is IN eleeau,
assortment of Christmas aud New
Years cards, toys, dolls, children's
books and other articles suitable
for presents at prices lower thar
ever before.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-24

There was II large aud enthusi
astic meeting of the American
League last night. Several new
members were taken in aud con
siderable routine and new work
eceived attention. The report Of
the Committee appointed to ad
dress Senator Pettigrew on the
subject of annexation was ap-
proved.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-24
Election Of Officers.

At the Adjourned Annual Meeting
of the Stockholders Of the Paia Plan
tatiOn held this day, at the office of
Castle Il Cooke, Ltd, the following
Officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing year:
II. p. Baldwin,. ......... President
S. NJ. ..Vice-President
J. b. AthertOn............
j. p. COOke.........-.........T Treasurer
w. A. BOwen...................
j. b. ATHERTON,
Secretary.
Honolulu, Nov. 20, 1897. 769 81