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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
% THRILLING BICYCLE RIDE.
SIR. T. c. Haskins, OF Meherrin. Va, Has
Remarkable Escape From Death.


That T. c. Haskins, a young man
from Meherrin. Va. escaped with his
life when he lest control OF q bicycle
in descending Governor street hill y,s-
terday afternoon seemed almost a mir
acle 10 the Mortified bystanders who wit
messed his thrilling ride.
In company with 7. L. Lash. also OF
Meherrin he had hired wheel at j.
T. Temples Broad-street store and starr
cd 10 enjoy an evenings wheeling.
lie was an experienced 'cycist. but
was unused TO Richmond hills. and how
nearly that OF Governor street camc 10
proving his fate only those who saw his
wild flight can bear testimony. As II
was his escape from death was not unat-
tended with painful injury. IS his face
was almost ,nrccosr Fable from con,u-
sions and cuts.
1t was not until half the steep descent
had been accomplished that Mr.. Haskins
gave himself up as lost. The bicycle
was going at railway speed and drivers
hastily pulled their teams out OF the
way as the -ider shot by. seemingly to
certain death. A sudden turn OF the
guiding wheel and the unfortunate boy
lay stunned and bleeding at the curb.
Kind hands bore him TO a hereby resi-
dence where his injuries were dressed.
The wheel came out unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
TO ERkCT THE BCILDINGS.
Union University Board Authorized to
Comm nee Work

Union University Board Authorized to
Comm nee work
The Board of Trustees OF the Virginia
Union University held meeting Tuesday
TO consider Il number of matters in Ie-
gard to the movement, of moving Way
and Seminary 10 Richmond Rev.
Or. MacVioar, OF New York. SUI
,erintendent Of tie work Of
ne American BAPTIST Home Mis-
sion Society, under which organization the
movement is being developed. came down
from New York TO be present at the
meeting.
The board considered the question care
fully, and decided 10 endorse the pro-
position TO bring the Seminary to this
city. A Committee on Grounds and Build
ngs was appointed. and the Executive
Committee OF the Board was authorized
as soon as possible to take such steps for
he erection OF the new buildings on the
University site as the Executive Board
OF the American Baptist Home Mission
Society may determine and authorize.
The Board has purchased five acres OF
additional land on the Brook Road FOR
the site Of the University buildings. TINS
makes twenty-four acres in all purchased
for that purpose. Work on the new build
ings will commence in July. and Will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible
with q view to having the buildings com
plete and the work Of the new institution
well under way in the course OF year.
Several large buildings Will be erected
at a cost of more than $5D,WO.
Rev. Or. Hovey has gone to Washing
ton TO take charge OF the work or way
land Seminary there. He will return when
the removal Is made. and will beconnected
with the University here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
RIoHnoNn CoNvOoArlON.
Interesting Services at Epiphany Church,
Barron Hsighf-.

Interesting Services at Epiphany Church,
Barron H-isht-.
The spring meeting OF the Richmond
Convocation OF the Episcopal church is
now in progress in the Church Of the
Epiphany, Barton Heights. about siX-
teen members reported present yesterday.
Among whom quite a number were il ON
the country parishes. The nrst service
was held in the morning at IL o clock.
when a sermon was delivered by Rev
F. A. Rldout The afternOs meeting VAS
devoted to the transaction Of r1uci rou-
the business, dI,rr wnI~n 4.ss. ". Aiedue
Clarke opened the discussion on the
question. How Can We Best Advance
the Missionary Interest Of the Church.
The discussion was participated IN by
Rev. Messrs. Hepburn, bowman,
Gravatt and others, and il was determln-
ed to ask the council Of the church.
which convenes about the middle of this
month in Fredericksburg TO make this
4 special order. as the missionary needs
in the Diocese at present are very press
ing.
The sermon at the 8 o'clock service was
preached by Rev. F. S. Stickney.
The ladies' of the church have provid-
ed a bountiful luncheon for the clergy.
ton in the basement of the church. This
will not be the least pleasant part Of the
programme: certainly. judging from the
spirit in which they executed this part
yesterday. There will be no want of zest
and interest TO make II entertaining.
The programme for to-day and to-mor-
row is as follow:
$3.50 A. NJ Devotional meeting for the
clergy.
Ii A. NJ. Morning prayer and sermon
by Rev. DR.. Carmichael.
4 Z. NJ Subject : 'The Special Charac-
ter OF the Preaching Required for Our
Day" by Rev. X. A. Goodwin.
SP. NJ Evening prayer and sermon by
Rev. j. w. Ware.
Friday. $3.50 ~ NJ. Devotional meeting
for the clergy.
IL A. NJ. Sermon by Rev. Henry Win
gate.
S =. ". Conservation of the Church OF
the Epiphany. ty Bishop Newton. SER
mon by Rev. Il. NJ Randolph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

Pretty Programme f.,par.d for Corcoran
IIaL .. E-..L.x ~. IN .rL..inin.uI-

Hal = frtday >fgu IN -rtaiuineut.
1t is certain that many an 'oid vet.
will be found in the audience at Corcor-
an Hall next Friday tomorrow nign..
listening 10 the cherished southern songs.
sung by the DlAie Chorus, composed OF
Church Hill misses. That they Will APP
precIate and ENJOY the music goes with
out saying. and they Will hardly repress
vociferations OF applause when the Ia
nnliar STRAINS of "DIAIe reacn their ears.
There will be nothing operate about
the singing, but the giiis Will render Inc
old, sweet songs In true melodious style.
The impersonation OF Uncle Sam" and
other characters in the programme: the
declarations, Haunting OF flags, the APP
ptaiaIiCe OF GA J.el-h joe 500 D.
four-y ear-old boy; the Blue and Gray
duet, by the Misses Christian, Will COM
blne to make very pretty picture and
pleasin. occasion.
Mr.. Myer VIII appear In some character
sketches in the second part OF the pro-
gramme: Mr.. BILLY Wickers' will tell
about "Sary Jane an me-; Mr.. Kemp
will sing character songs; Misses DAVIS
and Ogilvie will sing a duet; Miss Chap
pei will sing Sweet Alice. Ben Bolt.
and there will be other attractive num-
bers.
1t is hoped that Captain Cunningham
can arrange to be present and sing a
solo, and 1t is likely a genuine "old Com
fed" banjo chorus will be on hand.
Miss Bickers will recite Poe's Raven. ."
among the attractions not above men
toned.
The admission is only ten cents. and
the proceeds go to worthy cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

SPRING VALLEY. VA. May Especial
Quite a blizzard struck this section on
Saturday evening Terminating In a light
snow on Sunday night. The fruit trees
are now full blown. and II Is the general
onInion that the fruit crop Is very much
damaged. Lee Soy
Mr.. Emmett Vaughan and Miss Lille
Rhudy were married on the evening OF the
29th
Mr. John Vaughan. one OF the oldest
citizens OF this section. died OF dropsy
OF the heart yesterday.
The spring term In the new Academy at
Spring Valley began on the zth inst. Inc
kins Glover, who taught the past session
al Stevens Creek. 10 PRINCIPAL.
The candidates for the spring election
ars looking after their interest. but NO
special enthusiasm has been msn~essso
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

York Herald has published your letter
ma, the subject OF removing the remains
of Washington from Mount Vernon 10
New York State.
/ shall be very glad to do anything IN
my power to prevent any attempt 20
change the present location. which Is
certainly the most appropriate.
NV grandfather. John Struthers, or
Philadelphia, presented TO the govern
ment about the year 1888 a marble sarco-
phagus, which contains the remains OF
Washington. | should be very sc-rv to
see this marble coffin removed from 'ts
present position and trust you will use
your influence TO make the present vault
a permanent one. | came from very
loyal and patriotic family. and most ra-
turally feel more than an interest In
what my grandfather felt a duty and at
the same time giving a lesson Of patrio-
tism to his children and heirs. / shall
he very glad TO do anything in my power
TO perpetuate this site at Mount Vernon.
and II at any time you would like infor-
nation on the subject I will be very glad
to give II.
The ladies in charge Of Mount Vernon
are doing all they can to preserve the
tomb. and believe the coffin OF marble
is In excellent condition. The metallic
case Is inside Of the marble one. Ii Is a
strange fact, that when the old case was
removed the face OF Washington was
almost In a perfect state OF preservation.
but soon took on another form. the air
I presume having the effect of changing
II. A book was published about that
time-only a few copies-by the members
OF the Washington family stating the
whole history OF the matter relating to
the presentation.
A letter. addressed TO me. care OF the
Philadelphia Club. 1901 Walnut street, Will
reach me. | remain my dear Sir.
Yours most obedently.
JOHN STRUTHERS.
I shall leave here in a few days for
philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
The GvynRNUK ADORsED
In Prot. sting Against The Removal OF the
k.us.ns at GEO g~ Wash.ngto

k.us.ns at GEO g~ Wash.ngto
Governor O'Ferrall has received q
,urler of letters. wherein the writer's
e,uress their satisfaction In regard 10
the stand which the Governor has taken
concerning the suggested removal OF the
remains Of George Washington from
Mount Vernon. The following are sIeci'
mems OF these letters:
''It is not possible for me to express
my Indignation feat this morning see
ing the proposition TO remove lie re-
mains of our beloved Washington TO New
York II would lie a Dissertation not 10 De
Thought of for a moment. Ny blood fair
Nv hollis at the thought His memory
needs no monument 10 uphold IL. NOUN
Vernon Is monument enough Tor him. l
was pleased TO see that the Governor Vi
OF Virginia expressed himself so s'rohsH
opposed 10 it. | am but an humpie ma
tive New Yorker. now over four-score'
but | could not forbear expressing my
feelings. | do not believe the citizehs
of the United States Will entertain inc
idea at all.
WAYS. but Of Washington from MS pc
loved home. | believe burial place OF
his own choice, would be ghoulish 10 say
the least. With much respect TO Inc
Governor OF Virginia | was greatly srau-
fed 10 read his communication In the
Herald this morning.
Very Respectfully,
SIDNEY WENTRINGHAA.
Brookiyn, n. T.. April 9th.
ANOTHER LETTER.
Lenox. Mass. April q. .s'.
To the Hon. Charles 7. OFerrall, Gov.
ernor Of virginia:
Nv Dear eir.--The editor Of the New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
WILL SELL AS A WHOLE.
ONLY Three Lots Of-red Yesterday which
Brought sI2 Front foOt-A
Syndicate May Buy.

For a month past a SUBDIVISION OF
the eastern portion of the Far GROUNDS
of the Virginia State Agricultural ana
Mechanical Society has been advertised
for sale by the trustees OF the property,
Messrs. John Skeleton Williams and
Charles V. Meredith. at the desire or
the Society's bondholders.
THOSE PRESENT.
Yesterday at noon there gathered at
the property a number OF business men
among whom besides Mr.. +. a. Catlin'
auctioneer Of the OCCASION and the trus-
tees, Mesrs. Williams and Meredith. there
were seen Colonel John Murphy, Judge
II Ashby Wickham, Mr.. John w. Fer
guson. Mr.. William G.. Owens. Mr.. WIZ
hanson Talley. Colonel James Lyons,
Mr.. ]. r. Elan. Mr.. Henry w. Rountree'
Mr.. John Morton, Mr.. L. Randolph
Williams, Mr.. Alfred Won Kersten, Colo
mel W. T.. Cutshaw. City Engineer; MI
Leroy +. Brown, Mr.. y. w. Bowe' MI.
o. W. S. Workman, Mr.. w. 3. Bradley ana
Mr.. Charles \ Rose
AT sl2 A FRONT FOOT II
1t was nearly o'clock before the SAFE
began. as the expected buyers came ou'
from town slowly.
The property was mapped off into lots
1856 ia number, fronting on Marshall Gay
and Leigh streets, wheh these streets are
extended through the property, the Au-
ditorium not being included in the sale
yesterday.
First to be offered for sale were the
three lots fronting on Broad street
nearest TO the city. each 30 by l4O feet,
and these were sold at $i2 q front 1901
10 Mr. L. Randolph Williams.
The next three lots put up for sale
we're numbers A. 8 and In the same
lot. and also fronting on Broad street
SALE POSTPONED.
Mr.. y. w. Bowe. offered sl2.io front
foot on these. but the auctioneer ana
trustees had consultation with the re-
suit of declaring the whole sale off. The
,ronertv was u en- announced for sale as
q whole, at a date TO be set and VIII
be advertised for thirty days previous
10 the sale.
II has been said that the whole OF the
grounds and also the buildings Will be
purchased for a syndicate who VIII make
an amusement enterprise OF II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
IHE A. r. Y. I. ExCURsIOy.
1t VIII be a Delightful Outing for Every.
body.


body.
The A. L. V. a. excursion from Lynch
burg TO Richmond, en- route to James
town, will bring fully one hundred per-
sons. who will reach Richmond by spe-
cial train in time to take the steamer
Pocahontas, on May 18th. There VIII,
also be a large number from CharIottes-
Vile. including all the boys and teachers
from fanIops Acaoemy, VINO are que
here about the same time as the Lyncn-
burg party.
Owing to the large NUMBER OF strah-
gers In these two excursions, Mrs. Roo
inson. the chairman. VIII appoint the
Directory Board OF the A. +. V. A.. a
committee 10 receive and introduce the
visitors, and also 10 chaperone any young
ladies who have no older persons witn
them. This Reception Committee will
be- known by a white RIBBON ana the
badge of the association Inc blues
Band has been engaged tor ,he occasion
so that fine music and plenty OF IL can
be certainly expected.
Tho ladies of the a. Z. V. A. desire 10
correct the opinion which they are sur
prised to find prevails TO some extent.
~ iny,tations are necessary to the pur-
chase OF tickets for their annual James
town excursion.
There is no foundation for this what
ever. The excursion Is open to the pub
lie. and the ladies desire just as many
ueople TO 20 as can. The date OF the ex-
cursion is May 18th. and tickets. are now
on sale at Geo. NJ. Vests. the Jefferson.
li3 south Third street and at eol north
Tenth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Attorner-General,s Office.
CLAW Ward Actiyrs.

The secretary OF the Clay Ward Actives
upon reference TO his hooks has found
many names OF good Democrats who have
not signed the proper papers. The meet
ing 10 be held next Saturday night IS of
vast Importance 10 the Democrats and he
respectfully requests that they attend and
comply with the requirements of the Clue.
He said yesterday: The fight is on. Who
will Dee Nirginia's next Governor. Is the
question that is now agitating the party
all over the state. The fail election for
the House OF Delegates is also question
TO be considered. All in all the meeting
for next Saturday night will be one of tie
most important OF the season"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
ScaIded on the Cars.

Mr.. c. Il. Ryan. OF Cincinnati. Assistant
General Passenger Agent Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway. who is a brother
OF the Hon. William Ryan. United States
Collector Of Internal Revenue. for tie
Richmond District. has little boy. who
met with a severe accident last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. h. Ryan were taking
Master Ryan home from Evanston, ILL.,.
where he had been under medical treat
ment. and their train. on the Chicago and
Northwestern railway. coilided with an
other one Sunday.
The lad was scalded by steam from a
steam heater In the car. which was
broken up In the collision. His little SIS
ter. who was sitting by him. was slight
~ scalded also. No other OF the passen-
gers were injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
THEIR AAAUSL NJ ETING.
Ladies' Hebrew Memorial Association FL
ects Officers.


The annual meeting OF the Ladies' He
brew Memorial Association was heid
Tuesday afternoon at the residence OF
Mrs. Charles Straus, No. $50 PARK avenue.
The bylaws were changed so that OF
hcers will hereafter be elected annually
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows:
President Mrs. Joseph NJ. Rosenbaum.
First Vice President. Miss Isoiine MO-
scs.
Second ice-President. Mrs. Isaac Thai
himer.
Third Vice President. Mrs. Samuel CO.
hen.
Fourth Vice. President. Mrs. L. q. Nor
ris
Miss r. c. Levy, who has served the
association for twenty years or more as
secretary and treasurer. Is absent from
the city a great deal. and rendered her
resignation. but by unanimous voc II
was not accepted. on account OF her long
and faithful services.
Mrs T. a. Ezekiel was. however re-
quested to act as secretary and treas
urer pro TEN. while Miss Levy Is absent
from the city.
Wednesday. May 18th, was selected as
Memoriai-Day, the exercises TO be helo
AT the Hebrew burying- ground IN the al
ternOon.
Invitations were extended 10 the Hol-
lvwood. Hollywood Junior Oakwood. and
Oakwood Junior Memorial Associations
to take part IN the exercises.
An invitation from the lakewood Me-
mortal Association TO participate In their
exercises on the 10th instant was received
and accepted
A letter was received from the Old
Guard of Lee Camp. which has recently
been re-organlzed. rendering their ser
vices whenever they shall require lis CID
In any way.
The letter was highly appreciated ana
duly acknowledged by the association
The memorial exercises VIII be ABOUT
as usual and the programme VIII De an
nounced later. =.
The usual invitation will be extended
to the Walker Light Guard to participate
in the exercises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
An Early Morning Marriage.

A ouiet home wedding was celebrated
Yesterday morning at o'clock at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. Daniel nix.
No. SIT east Main street The contract
ing parties were Thos. Crook. OF Bram-
well. W. Va. and Miss Addie +. Pur-
Wis. of Richmond. Rev. NJ. d. Hoge,
ID. D., off'ciated. The ceremony, though
short, was beautiful and impressive.
The bride was attired in becoming
tan-color sd travelling dress trimmed IN
braid, with hat to match. and carried a
lovely bouquet OF La France roses and
smilax
The couple left on the s:45 train over
the r. +. & p. for New York and other
northern cities. They will make their
home at Bramwell. w. Va.
The groom Is connected with the Bram-
well bank and the bride Is an accom-
plished and popular young lady and q
niece OF Mrs. Hix.
Only the immediate friends and reia-
tives were present at the ceremony.
Those from o distance were Mrs. X. W.
Page mother Of the bride. Mr. Hugh
w. Purvls and Miss Lula b. Purvis.
brother and sister OF the bride. OF Char
lottesviile. Va: Jawes II. Witt. OF Crewe.
va. uncle Of the bride, and Mrs. Alice
smith and son. of Roanoke. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Gning TO California

Conductor A. C. Anthony. Of the ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway. will leave
Richmond tomorrow for Los Angeles.
Cal. whittier he goes as delegate from
Richmond Division. No. l52. o. r. c., TO
the Grand Division Convention. Captain
Anthony is one Of the Oldest and most
successful conductors Of the Eastern Di-
vision Of the c. and o. road. and as
representative to the Grand Division. he
will reflect credit on his local division OF
the great Order OF Railway Conductors
no less than on the great road. to which
ne Is devotedly loyal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Nal. o.,har ASYLUM Excursion.

The first excursion Of the season to the
sea shore for the benefit OF the Richmond
Male Orphan Asylum over the Chesa-
neake ana Ohio Railway Company will
take place on Monday. June 2lst:
The train will run directly TO Old Point
and those who desire 10 do so can go from
there to ocean View on board OF the
steamer Endeavor, which runs between
the two points every hall hour.
Mrs. ]. r. Gin. the efncient and popular
superintendent Of the orphan Asylum
viii manage the excursions I'm the same
abs msnnsr a. she did last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Bicycles Free Over the s. A. l.,

Welcome news to those travellers who
are also bicyclists. Is the announcement OF
the Seaboard Air Line. that bicycles Will
be taken over its lines free of charge,
when they accompany passengers with
regular tickets or passes stssEat4
The company requires a release from
the passenger owning such bicycles, agree
ing 10 hold the company harmless for
their loss or damage in transit Z
Carriagf, OF bicycles is limited TO ore
each for every passenger. The company
cautions its employees TO be very careful
in the handling Of these bicycles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

issued about June 1st. II Is called THE
Spider OF 81" and Mr. Evan K. Chester
man. private secretary OF the Governor
Is the editor-in-chief.
careful manner. and is gotten up IN the
caremui manner and Is gotten up In the
most attractive style. II contains nuner-
Gus Illustrations In half tone. edglnss.
etc, the work OF some OF the siudents.es-
pecally Messrs. Chesterman and Thomas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Junior HOLLYWOOD Memoir al Association.

Mrs. Il. Stewart Hume. President OF
the Junior Hollywood Memorial Associa-
ton states that an important meeting
will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A., this after
noon at o'clock.
An persons desiring to join the Asso-
citation together with all old members
who wish 10 continue their names or
the roll. will please either be present
themselves or by note signify their IN
tention to that effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

Rev James Y. Fair, late the pastor of
the Grace Street Presbyterian church,
Will leave Richmond for savannah, Ca,
at 7.30 L. NJ. to-day via the Atlantic Coast
Line.
DR.. Fair Is expected to preach his first
sermon in his new charge, the lndepen-
dent Presbyterian church, Of Savannah,
on Sunday morning next, May the 10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
Norfolk and Western Earnings.

The statement of earnings and expenses
of the Norfolk and Western railroad for
March shows the total earnings TO have
been 1898 5l5.A. and total expenses $6l9,-
2340S. against total earnings of 1861. 30JN
and total expenses of $776. 626.S3 for the
corresponding month last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06

Bishop Newton confirmed class OF
seventeen at 81. Andrews church last
Sunday night. The vestry will meet to-
night to organize and to elect delegate
TO the Council Of the Episcopal Church.
which meets IN fredericksburg May 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
5000 for the property. ana IN mere how
trying 10 arrange about the matter
MIR. GILBERT II. POLLOCK TALKS.

MIR. GILBERT II. POLLOCK TALKS.
Mr.. pollock, formerly the bookkeeper
for Me Crawford. was under the Inn
preston that Mrs. Peyronnet went to the
office OF Mr.. Crawford with the YOU,
He placed the amount on the books and
afterward put II into the bank.
Arguments were then MADE Oh tne e.i
dence as presented by counsel, ana alter
hearing the case discussed by ootn siuss.
Justice crutchheId said that u uoasr , ,he
evidence OF Guilt was slight. and from the
cvldohte he could not see that such WAS
tho cas-. and he refused BAH. 49,, w.,
the attorney for Crawford, MT. wen
dcnbert, al once carried the case UP 10
the Hastings Court on writ OF haoe l,s
corpus. where motion was maze Io' pa,
I'm the sum OF 5000. which was furnisneu
by Mrs. Maria II. Slower, the mother-m-
law Of the accused.
The preliminary trial OF the case Is set
for the 18th instant In the Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-06
The College Annual.

The various organizations Of Richmond
College have just c2mpleteo the annva