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1t Is to be hoped that Liliuokalani has
not been led to jump at the conclusion that
this country Is sympathetic with monarchi-
cal institutions OF every possible description.
by It's somewhat dilatory course with ref
erence to Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-21

The generosity with which American
capitalists are behaving in connection with
the Queens Jubilee may make 1t difficult
for the average London citizen to realize
that President Mckinley has a genuine
hard-times problem on lis hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-21
No warrant for the pro,e.,

Japan. 1t is said. has entered a protest
against the annexation of Hawaii to the
United States. on the ground that it will
interfere with the existing treaty between
that country and Hawaii. But there Is no
warrant for any such protest in the terms
Of the treaty or IN International law.
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included in part are
Bisseal'S
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Every housekeepcr knows that
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crates OF Bisseirs Criterion and Pilgrim
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In connection with Mr.. Lows prospects
for the Mayors Office In New York 1t is
being asserted that the good die young
is frequently true of political candidacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-21

With reference to Mr.. Bryan's plans for
1900. it should be noted that the delibera-
ton shown in constructing the tariff indi-
Gates thai 1t Is meant to last for a long
time.
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A Strong Reason.
From the New York prss..

With Hawaii once in the Union, Japan
would no more think OF playing the Hec-
tor at Honolulu than at San Francisco So
much for the political reason for annexa-
ton. It 10 q strong one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-21

Spain's dislike for Consul General Lee Ii
natural 1t has. however. been shown with
less blood-thirsty energy than in the cases
of other American citizens
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The treaty should be ratified now. There
should be no postponement till winter. The
American flag should float over Hawaii be-
fore the summer IL ended.
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Liliuokalani's appeals to Hawaii to come
back and be forgiy en- continue to meet with
no response whatever.
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Summer
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The protest OF some English Journals
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First floor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
THE OLD DOMINION.
AN IMPRESSIVE CHURCH CELEBRA-
TION IN LYNCuBURG.
Twenty-scvcn Years Their Rector
Last of His FamiIy--A Mil Par
TALLY Destroyed by Fire-Other
Virginia News.

LNNCHBURG. VA, January 4.-(spe-
cial)-Rev. 4. NJ. Carson. rector OF 81.
Pauis Episcopal church. yesterday cele-
brated the twenty-seventh anniversary Of
his rectorship. The services Of the day
were exceedingly impressive. and were
attended by large congregations. Mr..
Carson's sermon was an interesting re-
view Of the twenty-scven years Of his
work in the church.
Mr.. Samuel Garland Payne, son Of the
late Mosby II. Payne. died last night at
the residence OF his great aunt, Mrs. Mary
Lightfoot Garland. aged IS years. lie
was the last member OF the family. both
Of his parents having preceded him to
the grave some time ago. lie had been
attending Hampden-Sidney College. and
was at the time Of his death a student
at that institution. having returned home
on account Of his failing health only a
few weeks ago.
a large building. used as a barytes-mill,
was partially destroyed by fire this
morning. The property belonged 10 Gene
raj T.. Burd Grub. Several thousand
dollars worth Of machinery was in the
house at the time. but it was not dam
aged TO any extent. As the mill had not
been I'm operation for a long time, it is
thought that the fire was Of incendiary
origin.
General William j. Craighill, Chief Of
Engineers Of the United States army.
who will retire. owing 10 age-limit on
July lst. IS spoken Of as probable sue
cessor TO General G.. w. c. Lee as the
president Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity, at Lexington. General Craighill
resides at present in washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
BERRYVILLE.
Closing German of the Holiday Sea-
sou-pergOuuI.

| Closing German of the Holiday Sea-
son-PersonaI.
BERRYVILLE, VA, January 4.-(Spe-
cial)-The gayeties of the holidays closed
Friday night with a german at Winston
Hall. The german was given by the
young men Of Berryville and Clarke
county. and proved Il fitting climax 10
the other festivities OF the season. About
seventy-five guests were present; some
very pretty dresses were worn. and the
/ scene when the dancing was at its height
was a brill(nt one. The dancing OF the
german commenced at 1890 and lasted
until late hour. During the dance in
termissiOns a supper was served. The
chaperOns were Meslames r. j. Page,
Lambert Mason. and Gordon Van Hook.
The Reception Committee were Messrs.
George Nightingale and George irwin.
Among the guests from out Of the county
were Misses Ethel and Margaret Ken
nedy. Christine Chew, May Mason, Mrs.
James NJ Mason Jr.. and Messrs. Paca
Kennedy Richard Alexander and A. >.
Allen. Off hariestown W. Va; Messrs.
Charles +. Mcclure. Roger Chew. and
Hardie. of Hoboken. n. j.; Richard and
Augustine Willis. James Thompson, and
Henry Shirley. Of Summit Point. w. Va;
10 j
Kentucky. and Poe and Slingluf, OF Bal
timOre. Others present were Misses
Edith Allen. Betty Rice, Nellie and Mary
=. Page Mamie White. Mary, Eliza, and
Mamie Lippitt jamie Moore, Mamie Nc
CURE. Mary and Annie Moore. Resale,
Annie b.. and Mamie u. Mccormick
and Nellie Griffith, and Messrs. Harry
Warden Tho mas Hardes,y Townsend
Burwen. L. J.. and Truxton Boyce. John
Briscoe Reilly, w. r. Lewis, $. s. Thomas
Jr. Eugene and Elliot Glover. O. IT,
Mercer Province Mccormick. Mack and
James Clagett. and Graham Webb.
A stag party was given on Saturday
nieht by Hon s. S. Thomas. no his cOun-
try home. in this county Among those
present We're Captain r.. $. Parks. OF
I.uray: Messrs Marshall Mccormick. c..
NJ. Brown. W. 4. Lewis. Blackburn
Smith, j. s. Powers, $. NJ. Taylor, and
II. II. Powers.
An informal eggnog party was given
New-Year's night by Misses Margretta
and Bosalie Mccormick
Messrs. Charles T.. Mcclure and Hardy,
who have been visiting Or. J. NJ. c.. Nc
CURE. returned 10 their homes, at Hobo
ken. n. j., Sunday.
Miss Kate S NELL returned Saturday
from a visit 10 relatives in Washington
ID. Q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Campbell, Of Ho-
boken. y. j.. spent several days with Dr.
j. VI. O. Mcclure last week.
Dr. ". b. Grove left Sunday to take
q postgraduate course in medicine in
New York city.
Mr.. Henry Wise. of New York, is the
guest Of Colonel j. r. G. Lewis, at Buena
Vista.
Mir. C. Elicit Caben. of Lynchburg. is
visiting relatives in Clarke county.
Mr.. Wells, OF Boston, is visiting Mr..
Thomas Mccormick. az Frankfort"
Miss Rose Mcdonald returned to-day TO
her home at Norfolk.
Misses Mary and Annie Moore left this
morning for Norwood Institute, Washing
ton.
Miss Lalla Craighnl. of Charlestown, w.
Va. is visiting Miss Emily Smith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
WHIsKEY FOR HIS sHROUD.
Kentuckian to he buried In IA Colin
Full of bourbon.

CYNTHIANA, KY. January i.-Charies
Bramlett, who died Saturday. az the aga
Of So owned several plantations in Har-
rson county, and had been Il very pros
porous man all HIS life. HIS only pecu-
liarity was IN hts ideas for his own burial.
He was a great reader. and perhaps drew
his notions Of his own interment from tho
history Of ancient Egypt.
At any rate. about fifteen years ago he
hired stonemason 10 make him sar-
cophagus Of blue Kentucky limestone.
which Is much more durable than tho
hardest marble Al the same time ho
bought barrel OF the best old Bourbon
the State could produce, and ordered that
at his death the whiskey should be poured
upon HIS body after IL was placed In tho
stone coffin. The sarcophagus WAS then
10 be hermetically sealed and placed In q.
grave near his residence.
All his directions have been followed To
the letter, and he is 10 b. buried to-mor-
row 1t will take a number OF strong
horses 10 carry his body In It's heavy re-
ceptacle 20 the grave already waiting for
It, Bramlett was a constant imbibsr OF
apple brandy, and never left his house
without faskful In his pocket. yet mono
ever saw him so intoxicated as 10 be un-
able to attend to business OF TO talk SEM
slbly on any and all subjects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05

EMPORIA. VA, January 4.-(spccial) -
The County Court OF Greenesyille court ~
met this morning at II O'CLOCK GOn.
George T. Barham presiding. There is
quite q full docket of criminal cases. ana
the court will likely sit for two or three
days. A large crowd was in attendance,
and for a wonder January court was q
good day
Cadets Robert and George Turnbull, OF
Blacksburg, who have been visiting their
parents at LaWrenceville, passed through
here yesterday, en route for the institute
All of the young ladies from the various
schools who had been spending the holi-
days at home. have returned.
Captain Charles ;. Garner and Mrs
Garner, Of GarysDurg, spent yesterday in
town
Rev Vernon Ransom, the popular pastor
Of the Baptist church here, preached IN
Enfield. n c., yesterday morning.
Among the lawyers at our court to-day
were Judge Mallory and J.. Z. Buford, OF
Brunswick county; George s. Bernard, OF
Petersburg, and ]. l.. PerrOn. Of Sussex
county.
CAPTAIN John Lamb. cOngressnan-e elect
from the Third District. was also here.
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WILSON.
His First sermon-GoOd Trade In
HOrscS-Personal.

WILSON, y. c., January f.-tSpecial.)-
Rev Mr.. Hurley. the new pastor OF the
Methodist church. preached hts first SER
mon here yesterday. Preacher and con-
gregation made a good impression upon
each other.
Dealers in horses say their business IA
very brisk now. Last weeks sales, espe'
cially the last two days. were something
extraordinary for this place. one dealer
sold out carload OF horses In few
hours
Mr.. O. w. Maynard. who IL I'm the eni-
ployment OF J. }. Privett. a jeweller, ietS
yesterday for New Wilmington, Pa.
where he will wed tomorrow Miss
Florence Ashinghutt, OF that place. After
a short tour OF some OF the western cities
he will return 10 Wilson with his BRIDE
where they will In future live.
Rev y. y. Iyey has begun his duties as
editor Of the North Carolina Christian
Advocate. ne having gone 10 Greensboro
for that purpose last Friday. His In
teresting family are stu here. but Will
join him in their new home the last OF
the week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
Fatal Mine Accident In Louisa.

MINERAL CITY, VA. January A.
(Special)-An accident which resulted
Yesterday in the death of IL. III. Mallory
occurred at the Arminius Mines on Satur-
dav morning The bucket on which part
OF the night shift was being brought 20
the surface failed 20 stop al the proper
landing. Some OF the men succeeded IN
jumping of; two eolored men We're dump ~
name of Ennis were damned together.
Ennis sustained severe bruising 10 his
left leg. but Is doing very well Mallory.
who was very much liked by all. and had
not been working at the mines very long
bad his left thigh broken, and was in
iured Internally. Everything possible was
done for HIN by Dr.. Terrell, the mine
doctor. and by Dr. Coleman. who was
also called. and great sympathy Is felt
for the deceased mans friends.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
NJ 1 o'clock In the mean time. work
at the mines has been partly suspended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
u,;xersity and Charlottesville.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. January
University to return TO his home, In
China. having completed some special
work i'm the academic department of tho
University OF Virginia. His article In the
december No. Of the University Magazine
on the Customs of China" attracted
much attention and very favorable COM
ment.
A telegram from Chicago announces the
marriage In that city yesterday OF ar.
John Lewis Cochran. Jr.. son OF Judge
John T., Cochran, OF this city. and Miss
Anna Mayberry Walbridge, OF Chicago.
George OTIS Dickinson died yesterday
near Cismont in the 9th year OF his age.
and was inferred at Grace church, near
castle Hill, at O'Clock this afternoon.
20 was the third son OF Mrs. Ka4e Bald
win Dickinson. and the late George Cod
wise Dickinson. Of Rougemonts this
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05

bought It for $4,000. The fight now Is for
the confirmation OF this sale. The costs
In the case have already reached SIS. 600
and from the array OF legal talent en-
gagged It looks as II the costs will be the
biggest thing I'm IL. The attorneys fight
ing for the confirmation Of the sale are
II. G. Peters. X. l.. Dulaney, Judge
Thomas Curtin. Judge William r. Rhea,
and Charles X. Vance. OF Bristol while
Colonel A. Fulkerson and Judge r. NJ.
Page Of Abingdon. Hon. J. Allen Watts
and +. W. Robertson. Of Roanoke; Joshua
r. Bullitt and Joseph l.. Kelley. OF Big
Stone Cap are fighting against the con-
nrmatiOn.
News has been received by Mrs. Edgar
+. Eskridge. Of this place. that her father,
Judge Terrell. OF London. Eng. had died
AT Nice. Judge Terrell leaves a wife and
seven children, Mrs. Eskridge being the
youngest.
The year 1896 was a fairly good year
for Radford. and the city made progress.
The recent fire will be felt. but good and
substantial buildings will replace the
wooden ones. and there IS every prospect
for more business I'm 1897 than In 1886. The
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company's
shops still run on good time, and the
payroll during the past year has been
larger than ever before. The city schools
have q larger attendance than ever be-
fore. and some additions have been made
in buildings Real estate was more active
than for several years. and it is hoped
that the Pipe and Foundry Company will
roopon I'm 1897. All the large land COM
panies have paid their aaXes and a
greater per cent. Of taxes has been col
lected by the Treasurer than I'm 1895
Taking all things into consideration. we
have progressed.
Radforl Lodge. No. 81. Knights OF
Pythlas. has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: G. l.. Drake. cham
cellor commander; Joseph l.. Weller. vice
chancellor; W. w. Goodykoontz. prelate;
Frank Cassel, master OF work; W. \.
Young master-at-arms; i. G. Roberts.
master Of finance; +. T.. Croy. master Of
oXchequer: W. +. Gum. keeper of record
and seal: a. W. Agee. inner guard; y.
II. Wear. outer guard. and W. =. Gum,
representative 20 the Grand Lodge. The
new officers will be installed tonight.
There IS an epidemic Of grip in Radford;
more Of 10 than ever before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
Entertainment for the city Mission.

The entertainment 20 be rendered at the
Academy of Music for the benefit Of the
City Mission, ON the evening of the l4th
instant bids fair TO De "a delightful sue
cess. officer j. VI. sale has charge Of the
AFFAIR The programme Will begin with a
0uce-act comedy. entitled In Want of q
Servant" In which the following cast will
appear. Mr. Marshall. Mr. A. II. Felthaus;
Airs. Marshall (his wife), Miss l.. Ger
ring. Margaret OFlannagan. Miss T. Ger
ring. Katrina Won FOllenstein, Mrs. JOS
eph H. Hulcher Mrs Bunker. Miss Kate
schepers; Snowdrop Washington. Mr. c..
Gerring.
The comedy requires about thirty min
utes. and the balance OF the evening Will
be devoted to speclalties from the follow
frg Wcu-knOwu talent. The old Dominion
Sextette. the jefferson Quartette, Eyensen
Brothers. Miss Newman, Captain Frank
w. Cunningham, and Mr.. Charles ID.
In addition 10 these Mr.. John NJ, Ryall,
the Irish character comedian. and Messrs.
Toler and Freeman, burnt-cork artists
give special acts
one of the most pronounced features OF
+ne evening viii be an exhibition or
Iudian-club swinging boy officer j. NJ sale
and his two little daughteIs-Mary ana
kite
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-05
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WILLIAMSBURG.
To Have m Neutrality-suspicious. Sus-
Dendcd-PcrsORal.

To Have m Ice-EactOfN-o oflN Sus-
Dendcd-PersORRl.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January A.
tSpecial)-Mr. Arthur Denmead was in
Newport News Saturday and closed a
contract with Hnlyer & Co. for an ice
plant to be put in within sixty days
time The factory, it is stated will be
located on the Banks lot, near the Chesa-
peake and Ohio depot. The plant VIII
cost s. 400. and will be ready for business
boy March 1st Mr. T.. ID. saunders, who
Is one Of the largest ice dealers here,
went down to Newport News with Mr..
Denmead to make the necessary arrange
ments.
Work on the large grist-mill which is
being erected near town by Mr.. ID. 5.
Jones. of Newport News, Is suspended
on account of the supply OF bricks run
ming out. The contractor, Mr.. William
Haw. of Hanover. hopes 10 resume ope-
rations i'm a few days, and complete the
building by the middle OF February.
Miss Kitty MorecOck went down 10
HAMPTON yesterday TO visit her aunt,
Mrs. y. G. Dinfey.
Mrs. Susan Webb, who spent the Christ
mas with her mother, Mrs. Hartwen
Macon. will return tomorrow morning
TO her school in Norfolk.
Mr.. John Spencer, after a delightful
visit TO his brother Mr. y. ID. Spencer,
i'm New York, returned home yesterday
evening.
Miss Emily Christian is expecting in a
few DAVIS her friend. Miss Ellie Hollyday,
Of Old Point
Mr.. Edloe Morecock. an inspector in the
Newport News custOm-house. was here
Yesterday to visit his mother and sisters,
who reside here, but who will shortly re-
move TO Hampton. where Mrs. MOrecock
has a sister, Mrs. Il. G.. Dinfey.
MIR. Arthur Denmead left last evening
for Baltimore 20 attend TO some matters
recurring his personal attention.