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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

remains a month at Chautauqua, New
York.
The returning Leagues report am ex-
perience which Glasses among the most
pleasant Of their lives.
The Richmond party arrived al Niagara
Falls az 2.30 o'clock and were conveyed
across the lake to Toronto. arriving there
al $3.50 o'clock Thursday morning
The original party numbered about sew
enty-nve. and after q season OF sight
seeing settled down 70 the business Of
the convention, in which they took "a very
active part.
Everything in 1oroBo was America
during the session of the leaeuers.
Bounteous hospitality was everywhere
extended.
The Virglnlans held packed rally at
the Metropolitan church. Sunday night
~hen about a thousand persons could not
gain entrance 10 the services.
The convention adioumlng Monday. tho
Richmond party prepared for the return.
The Richmcnders took the boat at To-
rOnto and soumeyed across tho beautiful
Lake Ontario 20 the moro beautiful ST.
Laurence. travcrs.ns IT, crystal waters
20 Lewiston. Ne, where the cars We're
taken 90 Buffalo. then 90 Philadelphia.
from there % Baltimore. where the York
River Line boat was boarded and the
party which had now dwindied TO O. half
dozen proceeded TO this city. arriving here
al u o'clock yesterday morning
Mr. Rennie Gordon. of tle party states
that they found Toronto a city Of
churches. q place Of delightful living.
whore the days are breezy and the nights
pleasantly cool. and with q population
whose watch word is welcome lie says
that he saw only four negroes and ono
drunken man during his stay. that both
ara regarded up there us curio-ities 1t
was wholly a trip 20 Dee remembered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
THE DOVER BAPTISTS.
FOREIGN MISSIONS AND THE STATE
or the CHURCH.
The Two Principal Subjects Discussed at
the Sessions of the Association Noss
terday-The Other Matters.

The Dover Baptist Association contin-
ued its sessions yesterday at Walnut
Grove church in Hanover county.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
ROY. 4. 4. Howell.
The Association was called to order at
10 o'clock by the Moderator. Rev. J. 3.
Hutson.
The report on the Orphanage was read
by Rev. w. W. Reynolds. The report
was discussed by Rev. y. c. James and
Rev. James B. Taylor There are about
30 children in the orphanaee.
Mr. TAYLOR has been appointed agent
for this institution. and having resigned
his pastorate in Salem, has taken the
ncld for tho orphanage.
FOR COOPERATION.
Professor Charles J.. Cooke, OF Hollin's
Institute. smoke. lie plead for cO-opera-
lion among tho Baptists in supporting
their various enterprises. and held that
tne growth OF this institution is crafty
ing
Professor Cooke. Morris Broaddus, Of
Bristol Judge W. r. Barksdale, Of Hall
fox Professor r.. j.. Pollard. of Column
bian University, Rev. i. x. Ihornnill,
Rev. Alfred Bagby and Rev. T. Wells. Of
South Carolina. were recognized as visit
ing brethren.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Rev. George Cooper. of Richmond, read
the report on FOreign Missions. Inc For
eian Mission work has received very
great announcement during the last
three months
Rev. Harry Bagbv Of Richmond, offer
ell an amendment - tho report calling
the pastors and churches 10 greater zeal
I'm this cause. The amendment was ac-
cepted. .-
THE DISCUSSION.
Rev. George Cooper spoke 10 the repor..
lie held that F0reicn Missions have done
more for MS than we have ever done for
them. Missions destroy selhshness. They
encourage prayer. They establish our
confidence in Gods word. They help per-
sOnal holiness.
Rev. Harry Baehy followed. and urged
the points set forth in his amendment
mentioned above.
He paid q tribute TO the zeal OF the
Southern Methodists. who have raised
$4,000 for Foreign Missions during the
past year. The report was adopted.
Rev. e. G.. Cox. OF Newport News.
preached in the house, and Rev. o. f.
Flippo. OF Philadelphia. was appointed 10
preach no tho arbour at noon.
At o'clock tho Association took re-
cess. and "a sumptuous repast was served
az the tables in the grove.
AT $3.50 the body reconvened I'm the
house
STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Tho report on the state Of the churches
was read by Rev. r. II. Pitt Seven hum
drcd and forty-fve baptisms We're report
cd There are slXty-four churches IN the
Association.
The report was discussed by Mr.. VIII
liam Ellyson. OF Richmond, Rev. r. III.
Pitt GEORGE T. Williams. r.. Ut. Elicit j.
~ Tucker William J.. Hatcher r. a.
Gary. George Cooper. %. i. FlippO, and
adopted.
Rev Morris Br0al1us. Of Bristol.
nrerched at tho arhor On tho afternoon.
After the transaction OF some miscel-
ianeous business the Association adjourn
cd iil 1H o'clock this morning.
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rams. Colonel f. Leslie Spence command
ing. will participate I'm the battle.
The stage for tho vaudeville show. with
which the Carnival" Will open. will be
erected to-day. and the Traction Com
pany viii have a force OF men at work
putting up arc lights and wiring the
stage FOR incandssccnt lights. Manager
Smith has arranged the programme for
the vaudeville Performance. and will d.
rect the same. This afternoon at 800
o'clock 4 rehearsal Of the sham battle
will he held at the Baseball Park. The
Blues battalion and walker Light Guard
will meet al tho Blues Armory and. head
cd by the Blues Band will march from
there TO the park.
Tho fireworks VIII be a great finale 10
this mammoth evenings entertainment.
as the stock is most varied and complete.
one or the most attractive among several
unique set pieces win represent n typical
Southern volunteer soldier. Blue. the
uniform being reproduced In colored fire.
and With equipments complete.
Tickets are selling rapidly. and there
viii doubtless Doc am enormous crowd In
attendance on the pleasant anair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
FIFE is TERROR STRICKEN.
BetTayS at Last a Realization Of The
Awful Doom Before Him.
TEEPS AND STARTS At EVERY SOUND.
ae Denies Ills Guilt, However, and Exs
presses Desire to SEQ a Prcacher-The
Lynchburg Talesmen Return Home.
The Other Case Against Fife.

The great nerve that kept Joseph Fife
from breaking down during the trial that
eliminated i'm condcmnlng him TO DEATH
has forsakcn him. and De is seized win
bringing fear
While hc sNl maintains his innocence
De has begun 90 realize that he must uie'
and with shat grim Thought ever ih H,'
mind. tho wretch is now covering ~ MS
cen and Quak.ug with terror.
AFFECT MISERY.
A Times reporter went 90 sec him yes
terdav and Deputy Eaiton politely snow
td him into tho iuncr solitary cen IN
which hc ls confined a ccA th"t "a
Quilt within GEN. with little. heavily
barred window looking down into the Jali-
yard.
The boy was crouch.n- down on corner
~ his iron bed. and was the picture OF
nhiect misery He tromhlcl in every
aerrc. and great tears stroamcd down HE
fmaciatc1 features. while the beads OF
Precipitation poured from his wrinklcd
forehead The change that had taken
place in him was startling.
'1f you haHc anything 90 say, joe said
The reporter. "say DO now, and clear your
mind"
PROTESTS INNOCENCE
IL haven't anything 20 say said the
condemned man. 'I am innocent Of this
'kirs'
BE face and he brushed them away with
ais sleeve
lie sat on tho edge OF hts bed and his
lrrrs on she barred window with his face
huv.ed iu has hands.
HAS any one been TO see you, rJoe?'
'MY father was lcra sunday, but no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

ordinary interest. and Il was found so FAR
above The average that II would have
made a name for its author on its own
merits alone. But the poetic vein IL dis
tnctly visible throughout the story. and
Il Is especially 20 be noted IN the exquisite
descriptions OF scenery. az well as IN the
graphic account OF tho burning ship and
the rescue Of the passengers. "Fated 20
Re Free" Is a sequel 10 "O0 the Skel-
ligs." and In 70 We have the history Of
family Swallowed by tho blight OF soma
mysterious misfortune. "M0Dsa. the
Fairy" n story for children. Is one OF
the brightest and most Doetical u Miss
Ingcl0ws prose works. but with many
OF her devoted admirers sarah do Be
renger' and Don John are the favor
itos The last volume was published in
Isl. since which time she has written no
prose work Of moment
OF late years Miss lngelow had lived
in an old-fashioncd cream-coiOred stone
house In kenslngton, London. set In the
midst Of extensive grounds. Weakness %
the lungs. however. compelled her 10 pass
the winters in the South OF France where
she occupied a little vine-cOvsred cottage
overlooking the Mediterranean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

WASHINGTON. y. g.. July 2i.-ThA
United states civil Service Commission
announces "a competitive examination 10
an the vacancy In the position ~ super
Vlsing Architect OF the Treasury. Tia
salary 81 this position. which f. one OF
the most important and responsible under
tho government Is s. 20 per anuum and
u is hoped that architects OF high attain.
ments and reputation may be induced by
these considerations 10 enter the compe.
tltiOn. 10 is the desire OF the Department
10 secure a practical architect OF high
administrative ability To direct and SUI
DerVlse The work OF the Office force ?
well as the contract work done on pub.
lic buildings throughout the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

The Thirty.Fifth Anniversary Celebrated
at The Town of Manassas.

MANASSAS. VA. July 1.-The thirty
ffth anniversary OF tho frst battle OF
sfanaesas was celebrated here to-day UNI
der the auspices Of the Ladies' Memorial
Association and Manassas CnapleI
Daughters Of the COnfederacy.
4 reception was given Dy these AssO-
Citations 10 Ewell Camp Confederate Vet
Grams I'm the court house. Tables were
spread IN a spacious room in the court
fouse building around which the soldiers
gathered to bounteOus dinner.
The Attendance numbered between one
and TWO thousand. X. j. +. Thornton.
Commemorative Attorney OF this coun-
". delivered the address of welcome: Al
dresses were also made by Major III. kld
Dom0ias Col. Idge White. OF Confederate
cavalry fame. Judge Charles +. Nlcol. ".
III w Moran, OF the Manassas Journal
and others. <t-,... 49,.
The MANASSAS brass band furnished me
music much 10 the delight OF me o-d
Veterans who made the hills resound WI!
cheers as Dixie" The Bonnie Blue
Fiag.' and other Confederate war SONGS
were rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
GOOCHLIAD'S ASSAULT CASE.
Mus Valentine Recognized Her Assailant
hY III Nolcr.

GOO cHLAND. c.. H.. VA. July 2l.-spe-
cial-At the conclusion OF Mrs. Nalen-
tines testimony ON yesterday afternoon,
Mrs Allen. the daughter of Mrs. Falen-
tine. was placed on the stand. Her tes-
tlmony c0rroboratcd that 0f her mother.
The following witnesses were also put on
the stand by the prosecution. Peter
peasants. Herbert Riddle. Thomas row
crs. Henry Holmes. cOlOred ana The tom-
mOnwealth rested fits case.
The defense put on the stand Mss ora
T0ler and Mrs. Avis. after which the
court adjourned until half-past to-day.
The following witnesses were put on the
stand this morning: O.. ". Rediord, Rice
Iaudree Mrs. Winston. Hiss Agnes Steph-
ensou. Henry Holmes Mrs. Valentine.
Miss Kitty Britt. John Faudree. Al n rev
minutes past ] o'clock the court took a
recess for dinner.
After dinner the prosecution recalled the
following witnesses in rebuttal. Mr. Peter
Peasants. Mrs. Valentine. Mrs. valentine
stated positively that she recognized the
voice OF her assailant as that cf zach
Armstrong. the prisoner.
Mr.. A. Y MonteirO. attorney Tor the
Commonwealth began the argument Tor
the State this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
MERCHANTS EXCURSIONS
sUB-COMMIITEEs APPOINTED 10
4CT Ar ONCE.
Only Factor Lacking TO Make the fxcur-
sions success il the Cooperation OF
the Railways Which Is Forthcoming.

A fully attended meeting OF the special
committee Of the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce on Merchants Excursions
was held yesterday evening, at which re-
ports OF certain subcommittee were SUBJ
mltted.
SUB-COMNnTTEES TO ACT.
The question was discussed IN all OF
its bearings, and the necessity for ar
ranging the contemplated excursions over
the various roads at the earliest date
possible was emphasized, and sub-com-
mlttees were appointed 10 communicate
Immediately with the railroad upon which
il is expected 10 run the first excursion.
ONE THING BBACklNG.
Universal interest has been manifested
I'm the movement. and as tho FUN CO.
operation OF every manufacturer and
jobber can be confidently relied upon. tbs
success OF this EFFORT TO maintain and
extend the trade OF Richmond with the
out-of-town merchants. IL was felt by the
committee now entirely depends upon tha
extent Of the cooperation on the part OF
the transportation companies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
Hanover County Court.

ASHLAND. VA. July A.-speclal.-
mr.. v,,. a fair attendance al hanover
comfy court to-day. But little business
was transacted. however.
The motion for d new trial OF the case
- pe,er Coleman. colored, who was CON
y,efed al last court OF murder In the hrs'
degree was continued until next court.
The case against Julian Watkins col
ored for malicious cutuns' was also con-
Julian Parsley was fined $ for creating
, ,o0, az ball game IN Henry district
A. A meeting OF the Board or super'is-
ors Yesterday. Mr.. e.. ii. Olyer was ehos-
en- chairman Of the Beard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

The sommernaeht'. Fest Was Great Sue.

cess.
Tho beautiful Grounds around tho resi-
denco OF MI %. Hassel at No 1902 Pleas
ants street offered "a very gay appearance
last evening when the German Ladies Aid
Society of the Virginia Hospital gave
S0mmernachts Fest for The benefit OF its
treasury. The grounds. which could read-
ily accommodate % thousand people. are
located on O. blum that is known ass
Strecker's Hll, aud the abundance ~
shade trees makes it very pleasant
place On hot day.
Numerous tables and chairs were spread
All over the place and q cool breeze made
10 very delightful resort during the
evening ln view Of the threatening
weather that prevailed during The day
the attendance was not as large as bad
been expected. "a good many people be-
lieying that the entertainments would not
take place. Those who did attend. how
ever had 10 occasion to regret it. for
they spent very pleasing afternoon and
evening
THE entertainment commenced az g
o'clock. and when darkness set in several
hundred Chinese lanterns. which had been
stretched an over the place. were lighted.
The ladies Of the society We're on hand
tO walt on the visitors and sell Oh. m
tempting y.aUls at very modest prices.
s. phoroeTa ul and an amateur orChe--
ira. oonsist.n- ~ guitars. fanios and
maud0l'u~. added to tho attractions OF the
evening s special feature was a fortune
teller lv the name of Heunhorfer. who
attracted large crowd during the entire
evening and created much amusement ly
the manner in which be f1retold events
OF the near future
The entertainment VIII DE repeated Zoe
day. and in order 10 enable Cn''dron fo
attend if viii commence ~ : o'clock iu
tho afternoon Should the day Pc hot. ro
cooler and Uorc attractive place can Poe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

Portsmouth District Conference Convenes
Next Week

Next W eek
HAMPTON. VA. July zL-Special-EN-
teuslse preparations are being made 70
entertain the Portsmouth District CON
ference. which Riii convene iu the west
End Methodist church Monday evening.
Seyenty-aVe preachers and lay delee aies
VIII Dee present. Rev. Or. George II. Ray
0i Newport News, will preach tue opening
sermon.
Tomorrow evening the Democrats Of
Elizabeth City COUNTY will hold district
mass-m lettings for the purpose OF select
Ing six ielegags 10 Roanoke
An abundance OF rain has fallen In the
past two days.
Vegetables of an kinds and also cante-
lounos are pouring into market and bring
ing good prices.
9fr. j. -. Miller IS erecting a hand
eoms residence on west Holt street
Tna Fdwards-PaTiCk shooting case VIII
come no for trial tomorrow. some Of
The hest lawyers from Hampton, Newport
News and VILLA shurg have been en-
r4eel and The ease will De an interesting
one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
Nine More Delegates.

RrDFORD CITY. VA. July Especial
-The remaining nine delegates 90 Koa-
noke from Bedford county, NOT hearu from
-, ne frsf report WIS made. are.
CORE y. Wise, ". NJ. Bfocken-
brough George l.. Murrell and J.. IT..
Brockeubrou3n.
Cnamblissburg-E a.. DickCrson. Dr.
l.. -. stone. ~ jam G.. Nesh3ofs. q. W..
Thomas.
BIZ lsiand-T s. West
. All Tor Tyler. Scott T.. Mann. 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
ACorrection.

In settling up the advertisement I'm yes
terday's Leader ol Alrssfs. Saks ana Co.
~ their a. 1000. SIS and so SHIFTS WAS
obf.irahis M 81 --" The advertisement
should have read. "All o. the SIS. 1850.
ana SIS suits" and the SD item should
have been omitted
As Messrs saks q Go. are always very
careful ia thc construction OF their ads.
ana advertise only what they have for
sale. this correction Is made before the
demand for the suits advertised begins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

win Compel Gen William b. 1aIiaferro to

" lIl aumpNl Nth -thHi DO aHIiattilo TO
Resign asJ Judge of Gloucester County.
General Nm u.s. Talaferlo. VIII shortly
tender 90 Governor OFelrN h.s resisna-
4ou as county judge of Gloucester coun-
ty. The General is almost blind and his
nfrnity lroueht on hy old ase forces
alm to take tn.s step.
The Governor Will tncn have 60 appoint
ris succl. SOP for tne uufzplrel term.
which ssiu end uilh tac close of thc pros-
fut year. Ilc Legislature uuQu convene
inr early i4 December Will haVe to ape
roiat county Judges ln al the counties ot
tDe State.
General T.N4flrras SON. Mr james
Lyons TaU-fefIo s tpokcu of as DIS Toe
.Ielf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

what Ross said just before he died. IL is
thought that Rodgers is the murderer.
Epes has been arrested. but Rodgers has
not been found.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs W c.
Tucker died at their home here last
night, and was buried in the Grove Gem
etery this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
Xnlnnh.e Property Sold.

ATTANTN Iil-. FIII Tito Ur0D0T-
b. ~ tbc GeoreIa M.nu- Nauufacfurinr
ana Investment Company. consisting
chiefly of coal and iron mines ln North
t,eoreia valued ai slouu.Dlu. was sold to-
dav by Receiver Julus T. Brown on the
order OF the court Iue property was
SON. renresentlng the certificate holders
for S24 s05.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
LIKE BANQUO'S 0HOST
The Whistle Would Not Down. but Was
Iocateh bY ihe y Rave.


Located BY The RAYS.
Tho four-ycar-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Roberts. Of Louisiana street. Full
ton. swallowed q small metal whistle last
week and nearly chokcd 10 death. but
recovered. although the whistle remained
lodged inside his throat
Last evening. in the presence ~ Dr7.
Levy and Gee and the child's parents,
DR. W. II. Taylor iu bis laboratory die
rectod his Y rays upon tho boy.
a thorough examination was made with
the heuroscoue. but the lad would not
submit 90 the operation OF making
negative. The whistle was however,
satisfactorily located. lodged in the rear
of the oesophagus.
Tho operation Of removing the whistle
viii Doe deferred until a later time. the
child appearing not TO suffer from its
presence i'm his throat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
MCRDER ~ CRfgE.
A Negro brakeman shot Down While ke-
tn,niug From = Part.

CREWE. va. July 2L-speclaL-h'm-
NETT boss. a negro brakeman on tho
Norfolk and Western railroad was shot
and killed mere last night while returning
from a party. The shooting lay between
Tom Epes and Andrew Rodgers two
other negro men with whom Ross mad
some words. From what can be gathered
from the girl who was wiki Ross al the
time he was shot. II would seem that
Epos did the shooting. but judging from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

AZ tho Base, Bali PARK win be Great
~pscfHcfc- isuhtarsnls

The Blues Battalion had battalion
Irl last nlaht az tlcir armury. on Ninth
ma Cary streets. which was Witnessed by
lulte number Of spectators. The bat-
lallon was divided into two sections.
Greeks and Turks. and tho sham battle
osllch Will take place tomorrow night
60 the Baseball Park. was partly zee
1earsed.-tho HOwlfzers. Lieutenant
Myers commanding walker Light Guard.
captain Frank Cunningham commanding
ana IT, "nLd Guard" Confederate Vete-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

LYNCHBURG. Va, July I.-speciti-
A heavy rain storm visited ~ "Cilugl5
and vicinity this evening ,,''' ..l
about 500 O'Clock ana iasiihs uii'I - -,
o'clock. Nearly three lnches Oh W..
S'u one ana a half inches OK IL In the
last twenty-five minutes.
rbs river Is rising slowly. All small
streams ars away out Of their banks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
GrNERAL HUNDLEF ~ THE BACE.
He Has Not Withdrawn as "a Candidate Tor
Attorney General.

Rr-RKEVILLE. VA, July I-speclal.--
md upon investigation inat M 49,, ptbe
81 ,a, ,,s.. Tor Attorney was mis-
tske and take pleasure ia correcting 'NS
The second bali teams Of b9rke vie, ana .i
crew. played a game mere to ~, iba burke,
In "a score OK - 10 lh iA'oi VI
Vile team.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

CHRIsTIANA. July IA telegram
from Stavanger states that carrier
pigeon has been caught In the neighbor-
hood OF soevdo. in Rifyilke with a silver
ring upon one OF It's feet and the follow
ing stamped upon its wings. North Pole.
It2 w. 4162"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

LONDON. July 2l.-At the Putney boat
races to-day Blackstaffc won the Wing.
field souls Howell the young American
being among The competitors end taking
second place at the finish. Biackstafe
won by two lengths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

DETROIT MICH. July 2.-OWing 10
the bad condition o. the Crosse Polnte
track caused Dog rain This morning this
afternoons Blue Ribbon races We're post
poned until tomorrow. The track IS
now thoroughly dried out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

Many Dspiore the Decoase of the Gifted
AmfhOress.

Thousands will mourn the death 81
Jean Ingelow. which occurred In London
Monday night.
Miss Ingelow had been for some years
known as poet before her first prose
work a novel called "Oh the Skelligs,
appeared. As the first prose work OF n
writer whose reputation IN another line
was already made. il excited more than
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

The, Report q Pleasant sud Profitable stay
ln Inrl nfn.

A party 81 six Richmond Epworth Lea
euers returned yesterday from the rorOn-
20 convention The party consisted Of
Messrs. Bonnie s. Gordon Rennie b.
Gordon. Mrs. Mcclellan. Miss Coleman
and Mr. and Mrs. Heckier. and they COM
pose the vanguard Of the returning dele
CATION which Will IL is expected.
come hack In struggling numbers. taking
IN the sights of the various points EN-
rante Rev r. IL RawuAEs- of tl.a nAss~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

Among tho guests Of the Jefferson last
evening were Neasis. a. o. Winter nf
priadeluhia. rs. a. Phillips AND r. W.
bale. of Boston. and Carl Quenteu, OF New
Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
Major Scott Improving.

WARRENTON, VA. July 2l-Special-
Major Il. Taylor Scott continues TO snow
Improvement
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
seott's Marrow Escape.

The world had "A narrow escape of
never having known Sir Walter Scott
When IA tiny babe, he was left in charge
of a maid, but the girls heart was in
Edinburgh, whittier she wanted to go
TO rejoin her lover She was, however,
compelled TO stay and look after the
infant at Sandy Knowe, The girl re-
garded her charge as an obstacle to be
removed, and afterward confessed that
she carried young Scott up to the Craigs
(under strong temptation of the devil,
as she expressed it, fully intending to
cut his throat with her scissors and
bury him under the moss.