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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-08-21

When the Queen first acceded to the
throne of Great Britain she was the
Princess Victoria, daughter of the
Duke of Kent. She was believed to
have been very beautiful then,
although she has not much beauty as
en- old woman. She became Queen at
the very tender age of eighteen. It
was in the early morning that the
Archbishop of Canterbury and the
Lord Chamberlain awakened the young
Princess from a sound sleep to inform
her that she was Queen of England.
She came down into the drawing-room
OF Kensington Palace clothed only in
her nightgown. When they bowed
their knees to her and told her she was
now the Queen she said to them:
Gentlemen, ask your prayers for
me-"
She was crowned with much ado,
and as soon as her face became known
in London numberless young men fell
madly in love with her. Songs were
written to her by the thousand. One
that has remained to this day is the
madrigal about the harp and the willow
tree and the disappointed lover who
announces his intention of being "off
to the wars again" although there was
really no war at all 1t was he who
sang:
For the lady love is going. to be bride
With diadem on her brow.
The diadem was none other than the
splendiferous crown of England, with
Its 5000 precious stones.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-08-21

Victoria has ever been very exacting
IN the matter of court etiquette. When
she holds reception she always insists
upon the performance of every detail
OF custom. Persons who are fortunate
enough to be invited to court have,
therefore, to drill themselves and re-
hearse their parts, for fear of offending
the Queen by any little neglect of man
ners. Now and then, however, her
majesty unbends. On one occasion.
in very hot weather, she was receiving
line of sweltering noblemen and
ladies. Everybody was suffering from
the heat. The Queen turned to an at
tendant suddenly and exclaimed:
srMy! Amt I hot!''
1t is court etiquette never to contra
dict royalty, and the lady addressed
replied:
Eyes, madam, you are"
On this occasion the Queen forgot
both her manners and her grammar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE PROPOSED NEW JAIL.
How the Sale Of the Ciark-Spring
Property Would Affect IL.

The resolution offered in the Common
Council on Monday night by Mr.. Gunst,
on behalf OF the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings, instructing that committee
to ascertain what price the city can get
for the Clark Spring property, and 10 re-
port upon the ACCESSIBILITY or the sale OF
this tract of ground at this time. is
thought to be another step In the direction
Of the lOng-talked-of new City Jail.
This property is very valuable. and is
situated i'm the southwestern part of the
citv. near Hollywood Cemetery. Two bids
for this piece OF land have already found
their way 10 the special committee on new
iail which body spent considerable time
looking into this matter several months
ago but pending the great strain for re-
trenchment and reform. and the hard and
depressed times in real estate. nSthing
was done. The special committee on the
new iail is composed OF Messrs. Marx
Gunst chairman. Otway $. Allen.
Branch r. Allen, John NJ. King, and ii.
W. Rountree.
One OF the propositions to purchase the
ground came from a syndicate here and
thc other from the Hollywood Cemetery
Company. The cemetery company wants
the property for burying purposes in the
future; the other party wants il for build
ing purposes. 1t Is understood that both
offers are practically the same, and. in
the minds of the committee, are very add
vantageous.
The committee. II 1t is decided to sell
the property. wants permission TO use
the money In building new Jail. The
new-iail project has long been considered.
bonds TO obtain the money to use in the
building OF the jail. but II the Clark
Springs property Is sold there will be no
need OF issuing bolds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

parison between past and present me-
thods of transportation, and called to
account those people who are continually
characterizing railroads and stockholders
In railroads as robbers and oppressors OF
the poor man. He quoted statistics which
showed that more money had been lost
by the builders OF railroads than had ever
been made by them: that the stockhold-
ers, taking the whole system throughout
the United States, made less than per
cent. per annum on their investment.
Let me-" he said, mot be understood as
opposing the regulation of railroads by
legislation. They are built for the pub
lie good, but they must not use their
chartered privileges TO the peoples In
jury. / ask for legislation which will
prevent them from depressing the public.
In 1896 the total assets OF the railroads
were sl2 029. 524, St5. The liabilities Including
capital stock, were SLIGO 9ol. 6l4 The capi-
tai invested in these roads amounted to
5,is2 l2l, 1893. and the dividends for the
year were only ssi, 375. TIA dividend OF
less than 6-l0 per cent. This seemed TO
me poor return for the money invested"
Suitable responses were made 10 the adj
dresses Of welcome; after which reports
were read some routine business trans
acted, and the convention adjourned un.
Ill o'clock tomorrow morning.
At 4 o'clock Governor OFerrall receiv-
ed the ladies In the Red Room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
sOUTHsIDE FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Enjoyable Excrcises-,iusicnI Enter
tainment.

BURKEVILLE, VA. June S.-(Special.)
The commencement exercises OF the
Southside Female Institute began Sunday
night at the Baptist church. \ very
large crowd attended and the church
was filled to it's utmost capacity. Seats
had to be arranged in the aisles. To the
strains of a beautiful march the girls,
attired in white, marched up the aisles,
preceded by the faculty. and took their
places I'm front Of the pulpit Professor
r.. w. Cridlin presided at the organ. The
exercises were unique in every particu-
lar. and from whatever side the pro-
ceedings were viewed they were striking.
Rev. DR.. Haslip. Of Boydton, Va. de-
livered the sermon il n most forcible and
IMPRESSIVE manner. DIR. Pitcher read
portions Of the Second Psalms and of the
second chapter of Philippians, and prayed
most earnestly Gods blessing upon the
school
4 musical entertainment was given in
the chapel at 1890 yesterday, and good
crowd attended. The programme was
deliberately arranged. and the people
manifested their appreciation of IL by
liberal and frequent applause. Several
of the young ladies deserve special men
ton for their rapid improvement In music.
The feature of the occasion was the vocal
music. Professor r. T.. Barglebaugh de-
livered the certificates of distinction and
proficiency, after which the audience We're
invited TO the art gallery, where they
found many valuable and pretty pictures,
painted by the students.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS,
Condition of Corn. Cotton, Wheat
md TObacco,

WASHINGTON, d. c., June S.-The
Weather Bureau. I'm IT'S report Of crop
conditions for the week ended June 7th,
says:
The week has been unseasonably coil,
and unfavorabc to crop growth. through
out the central valleys. the Lake region.
the New England and Middle Atlantic
States. In the Southern States the tenn
perature conditions have been more ia
vorable. On the North Pacific coast rain
is badly needed. In the Southern States
corn has made good progress during the
week. but in the central and northern dis
trcts the crop has made but slow growth.
owing TO abnormally low temperature.
Poor stands are reported quite generally
from the States of the Ohio Valley. the
Lake region. and New England and In
Wisconsin and South Dakota the wheat
crop has also sustained injury by frost
some being permanently damaged in
South Dakota.
The reports generally indicate that cot
ton has made but slow growth during the
week. and that the crop as a whole. is
backward. Some improvement, as COM
pared with its condition in the previous
week is reported from Georgia. Arkansas.
and Louisiana. In Northern Texas re-
planting continues. and growth has been
retarded by cool weather but i'm other
sections of the State the crop has made
fair growth. although damaged to some
extent in localities by heavy rains.
Harvesting OF winter wheat is now
general In the Southern States. Some has
been cut as far north as Southern New
Jersey. and harvesting will begin In
Southern Kansas in about ten days The
reports affecting this crop are generally
favorable. but only slight Improvement is
indicated from Missouri and Ohio, while
some injury has been done by frost In
Wisconsin. Abnormaly cool weather has
retarded the growth Of spring wheat,
which has been damaged TO some extent
by frost in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Rain is needed for transplanting tobacco
in Tennessee and the States of the Ohio
Valley. Most of the Maryland crop has
been planted. In Connecticut. Virginia,
and North Carolina, the crop is not doing
well. but more favorable reports are re-
celyed from Florida. South Carolina. and
MisUori.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
LABOR FEDERATION.
Meeting OF the state BODY OF vtr.
ginia at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, June S.-tSpecial)-
The Virginia State Federation OF Labor
convened In second annual session this
fSorning I'm Emerald Hall. there being a
large attendance OF delegates. Mayor
Mayo In a pleasant address. welcomed
the delegates to the city. and was fol-
lowed by Rev. j. w. Moore, OF Queen
Street Methodist church. Mr.. James
Casey. on behalf OF the Central Labor
Union. also welcomed the delegates.
President Dornin. OF Richmond, respond
ed. The majority OF the business trans
acted at the morning session was OF
routine nature. The presidents address
was a review OF the work OF the fedora
Sion during the year just past. and an
earnest appeal for persistent endeavor
and thorough organization during the
coming year.
Tomorrow morning the Central Labor
Union will entertain the visiting dele-
gates on an excursion around the harbor.
Delegates are present from Richmond,
Lynchburg. Roanoke. Newport News
Radford. Manchester. and Portsmouth.
The convention will remain In session
for two days longer.
At the afternoon session the federation
elected the following officers: w. II.
Mullen. OF Richmond. president: J. III.
Best. OF Roanoke. first vice-presidcnt:
C. c. Williams. Of Norfolk second vice.
president: f. w. Jennings. OF Norfolk.
third vice-president T. F. Dornin. OF Rich
mond. secretary: Charles q. Kiser. Of
Norfolk. treasurer; II. c. New, Of Rich
mond. sergeant -at-arms. Legislative Com
mittee--J. II. Parlane. OF Roanoke: c. q.
Kiser of Norfolk: w. III. Mullen. OF Rich
mond: c. c. Williams. OF Norfolk; n. r.
Pace. of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
SCOTLAND NECK.
a Long Journey In n WagOn-Were
Disappointed.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., June s.
lspec!al) The old-tlme way Of travel
Ing long distances on wagons has not
been entirely abandoned. Mr. J. W.
Mccoy took quarters near the town here
saturday night with his family, having
came from Tennessee on a wagon. He
rs looking for a place 10 settle. down 10
i've IN. He was i'm the flooded districts
OF Missouri and concluded TO look for a
pace free from such disasters. He liked
what he heard OF Scotland Neck and
came here to find home.
there was considerable excitement at
me courthouse In Halifax yesterday
over the election Of a County Board Of
EDUCATION. BY act OF the last Legisla-
lure the Board OF County Commission
efs throughout the different counties Of
me state are 10 longer the Board of Ed
ucation; but they, with the Register Of
beeds ana Clerk OF the Superior Court
an eacn county, yesterday elected a new
board OF Education. The colored chill
oish IN this county number twice as
many - the white children, so the
coiored people hoped and expected to get
coiored man on the Board OF Educa-
ton. They were at the courthouse In
lofce. The chairman OF the Board of
commissioners being a Republican, one
member OF the board being a colorcd
man and one a Popullst they expected
70 get recognition. But the election dis
appointed them. c. T.. Simmons Popu-
,isD, J. NJ. Gr.zzard (DemocraO, and j.
-. hue NepuDlican). were elected.
ihese. on the first Monday In July, will
eject County Superintendent.
DIR. w. L. cantwell. owner Of the VIII
~" advance. Is here on a business trip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
MIR. sCRIvENOR As DIRECTOR.
He Is Thus HOnorcd by the Phil
harmonic Association.

The Philharmonic Association held their
second meeting at the store OF
Messrs. Waiter d. Moses & Co. last night.
Much routine business was transacted
and several new members were elected.
The amount of the monthly dues for
membership was fixed, and it was decided
that the fees should be payable in adj
vance. and that they should commence
at once.
The Executive Committee. which had
been charged with the selection OF a
director, reported the name of Mr.. Arthur
Scrivenor. The announcement was re-
ceived with demonstrations of enthusi-
asm. 1t was felt that with Mr. Scrivenor
al the helm the success Of the associa-
ton would be assured, and that any feei-
ing of rivalry between the Wednesday
Club and the Philharmonic would be i'm
possible.
The association will have its first prac-
tice next Tuesday, when sir. Scrivenor
viii direct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
ACROSS THE BORDER.
THE NEWS N THE OLD NO8TT,
STATE CAPITAL.
The Agricultural and Mechanical
COllcCc-hcpOrtS of Intended
Changes in the Faculty Denied
Wants Bonds Declared Void.

RALEIGH, y. c.. June s-(Special)-
The Executive Committee Of the trustees
Of the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lese met to-day. The chairman of the
board, j. c. l.. Harris. was asked what
ruth there is in the rumor of changes
in the faculty. lie replied: Not a sin
Gle application for professors place has
been handed to me. have not the least
ilea any changes will be made. Profess
s0r Wheatley. OF High Point, and Pro
lessor John Graham. of Ridgeway, say
that II President Holiday is to retire,
they desire that pos i5ion. There is no
idea OF retiring President Holiday"
DR. McGachey. who has for two years
been second assistant physician at the
insane asylum here. left this morning for
Atlanta, and will make that city his home
He has for two months been in charge
Of the female patients. DIR. Davis. the
new first assistant, taking charge Of the
males
\ hammer-headed shark, Il feet in
length caught in one of the great nets
40 Cape Lookout. is the latest arrival at
the State Museum.
The county Of Stanley issued 100000 in
bonds in aid OF the Yadkin railway
II now asks the court TO declare the
bonds null and void. and claims that the
railway has failed TO comply with its
contract
Governor Russell is invited TO attend
al Chicago. July 221. the unwilling of the
statue OF General John 4. Logan. The
President and Cabinet will attend.
New floors are being put in the Capitol.
They are of thing. Wooden floors quick
h decay In this building. There is no
basement. strange 10 say, and the floors
ole very near the ground.
The claim Of the Southern railway that
a. the lessee of the North Carolina rail-
way IL owns % feet OF the land now oc-
cnpie1 by the penitentiary here, is apt
70 90 before the supreme Court. The land
WAS graded by convicts for a distance Of
over $40 feet on the front. The high
siocAaQe is very near the track.
Many lawyers from here are at Ashe-
vic 90 attend the hearings Of the North |
Carolina and Atlantic and North Carolina
railway cases before Judge Simonton.
DIT A. 7. G. Bryan, the veteran agent |
Of the Southern Express Company here,
IS critically sick
IL Is intimated that the State Board |
o. Pu'dc Printing proposes 70 make a |
number OF changes in contracts. 1t meets |
this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
1mportnnt Session of Druid,.

The annual session Of the Grand Grove,
United Ancient order OF Druids. of Vir-
GINA. will be convened in Druids' Hall.
Seventeenth ard Main streets, this city,
or Monday, July 4th. The Wilmington
az. c. Grove of Druids will also meet
with the body. Important business will be
transacted at this meeting, and a large
number OF delegates from all over the
State will be in attendance.
Liberal Grove. No. 2. meeting at Druids'
Hall. IL the only German grove In the
state IL Is In very prosperous condi-
ton. and is constantly adding new mem
beers. They will give basket picnic In
and friends.
Monroe. Grove meeting at Belvidere
Hall. Ike the Liberal Grove. Is also re-
ceiving many Few members
Two new groves Will be instituted In
the near future on Church Hill and Bar-
ton Heights. Many young men will join
these groves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
TRINITY N. Co. COLLEGE,.
commencement Week-Impor,opt
Meeting of Trustees


DoRHAM " c.. June S.-(special)-
IRIS is Trinity College commencere,,
week and very many preachers esnoci.
any from the North Carolina and
the western North Carolina conferences
are gathering TO attend these inter-,
iIs ceremonies The address Of r.
P,Vslueht TO the graduating class con
si9''HB OF thirteen was made AT MI
'sieel Methodist church on SUNDAY nt,-h
W PACKED audience. His words 90 ~
VIC were timely and of the deanos, g.,
,Htcfest 10 those just going out from oai
Po' ne commended to them tha -
@nIPle OIL the Apostle Paul as 49,,
-oi ,neir lives. The trustees mo, IUs.
t itsnt AT the college in the " M
,. Inc principal matter of inta
- was 10 I'LL the chair made vocor,
- .ns resignation of Professor NJ ~
30 tta 'ooI' ana j. /. Hamaker. Phi II
a. @iu' was chosen. DR.. Hamaler
Of rho ~ oI Kansas. and a graduate
- ''o University of that State D.
~ a. Oglesby. of the North rev
Inference; Colonel G.. w FIon.o ,lo'iiia
I1,a.yiorsviue, and Mr.. p. II Hanos' VI
'ni9'on' were elected trustees 80
institution. The meeting was ono % ,H
~, IMPORTANT held for some TIM -
niuch OF the business transacted rl, "a,
'no INSIDE work Of the college ana a.
not for publication. ana Is
Inc Richmond band is oivi,,, a-.
lsi"etIoh mere. They took mart a.
applauded. 'oclerousiy
Faul V Anderson. a member 90 ~
- -, iDud'ihg class of Trinity COLLEGE ~
u.,S commencement. has been eIoo+oS
m pr OF the Wilson Graded schooI
s go mas neen tutor in Latin during his
ne annual address and sermon will
~ ,',n u9 ~ to-day. an account of which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
WILLIAMSBURG.
The College Commencement. Pro-
srammc-PernOna1 and General.

WILLIAMSBURG VA. June s.-(Spe
ial)-The following is the programme Of
final exercises at William and Mary Col
lege:
Sunday, June 2Oth-ll a. NJ, final ser
mon by Rev. w. V. Tudor. ID. d., OF
! Richmond. Va; s p. NJ. sermon before
Young Mems Christian Association.
Monday. June 2lst-ll a. NJ. meeting OF
committees Of Board of Visitors; p. NJ.
celebration OF Philoma thean Literary So
| ciety.
Tuesday. June 22d-1l a. NJ. annual
meeting OF the Board of Visitors; Senior
| Club celebration; 8 =. NJ, celebration of
| Phoenix Literary Society.
Wednesday. June 23d-S +. NJ, address
| before Alumni Association by Hon. James
! l.. Gordon. of New York.
Thursday. June 2ith-1l A. NJ. grafton
before the two literary societies by Hon.
Samuel w. Williams, of Wytheville, Va;
II NJ. award of diplomas, medals, and
scholarships: T.. NJ. final ball.
Lieutenant Rogers II. Gait. whose fami-
~ reside here. has been detached from
the monitor Terror and assigned to duty
at the Newport News ship-yard. in charge
Of the government work at that point.
MIR. ~ l.. Henley left last evening for
Richmond, carrying with him the printed
record in the suit OF Charles Heffners
Administrator VS. the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company.
Mr.. +. NJ. Lamb from the Norfolk Office
Of the Norfolk and Western road. is here
with his brother, Mr.. f.. T. Lamb, whose
little son is lying very low at Captain
l.. w. Lanes. on Waller street.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. Frederick Collins and
Miss Edith Walker. OF New York. have
been guests at Carter's Grove this week.
Mr.. Collins left this evening to attend the
big railroad meeting at Old Point and
Mrs. Collins and Miss Walker for a stay
at Brook Hill. in Henrico.
Editor W. c. Johnston. OF the Gazette,
left for Richmond this morning on bust
ness connected with his paper
Mr.. Cary Hoffman. who mas been teach
ing during the session in DR.. Booths
family. will leave Saturday for his home.
Mr.. Hoffman has made many friends
here who regret that he will not be able
to return next session. He has decided
to take a course of electrical engineering
Mr.. Willie Tophan, son Of Captain j. H.
Tophan. will leave in few days for PIN
ners Point TO engage in business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
NORTH CAROLINA DOCTORS.
Meeting of the State Medical AssO-
ciation--Editors to ConVcne

MOREHEAD CITY. n. c., June g.
(SpeciaL)-The North Carolina Medical
Society convened here this morning in its
forty-fourth annual session. About 200
physicians were present. The meeting was
called 10 order by DR.. T. l., Murphy. Of
Morganton, president OF the society. The
address of welcome was delivered by MIR.
W. L. Arendell, OF Morehead. and re-
sponded 10 by DR.. III. A. Royster, OF RAJ
leigh. Several papers Of interes, TO the
society were read. Sixty-nine applicants
for license have been before the Elk
amining Board to-day Many more doc
tors will arrive tonight
The North Carolina Press Association
meets here tomorrow; about sixty editors
arrived tonight. and others will come to-
morrow. Altogether, this promises 10 be
an interesting week at the hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
All the Manufactured
Wool Suits.

The very latest styles-and only the
very latest styles--the silk-lined al
through. and those with silk-lined coats
the most elaborate and the more STAPLE
lts full and complete clearance
The Silk-Lined Suits that have been so
and sa5. now st30S
The Silk-Lined Suits that have been So
and 80, now ......................sIS. ~.
The Suits with sik-Lined Jackets-that
have been s25, S22, and $40. now
81. sD
The Suits with Silk-Lined Jackets--that
have been SIS, si2, and $40, now
S3 Slb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
HEIDSVIILE.
He"'h or W. u. Staples. II Prom;nen,
business Man

hEIDsNILLE, N. c.. June s-(spe-
c'aL)-After an illness Of only eight DAYS
win acute stomach trouble. Mr. WI
nam X Staples, one of Reidsville's most
prominent young businessmen. and =
member OF the firm Of p. II. William
son g Co., died this morning at 4 O'clock
at me residence of his father. W. C..
Stapies' Ills death was n great shock
lie was universally esteemed. and for
twenty years had been in business at
TINS place Mr.. Staples leaves two little
sons inc FUNERAL will take place to-
morrow morning at II O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

announced. the United States Attorney
who had charge OF the prosecution tele-
graphed the facts to the department.
recommending an appeal, and asking in
structions. The department at once d.
rected that an appeal be taken to the
United States Court OF Appeals at New
orleans. where II Is expected the case
VIII be tried at an early date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Roanoke Investigation.

ROANOKE, VA. June Especial AT
the meeting of the city Council tonight
the Finance Committee reported that the
investigation OF the books OF the late
City-Auditor w. A. Noble revealed dis
crepnncy in his accounts OF about $500
The committee asked OF the Council an
additional appropriation to continue the
investigation. which the Council granted.
leaving the amount 10 be so used to the
discretion OF the Finance Committee