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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
IOIISI ron TILEH.
Wanted TO Vote for Scott. But Questioned
Ills LOYALTY To- Free silver.

LOUISA. VA. July 12.-Special.-The
Democrats in convention to-day sent
delegation OF fourteen to the convention
to meet at Roanoke, instructed TO vote for
made to endorse the present Attorney
General for nomination. but his
position on silver was questioned and
il was withdrawn. as the mover of the
resolution was unable ~. state positively
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
Tyler aud Scott.

CLIFTON FORGE. VA, July 12-spe-
cial.-The Allegheny County Democratic
convention met in clifton Forge saturday
afternoon and elected fourteen delesates
90 he Roanoke Convention. giving each
delegate a half vote, with instructions 10
vote for Tyler and Scott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
Barn DESTROYED.

LOUISA, VA. July le-Specili-The
barn OF NJ. h. Wright. NJ his Remnant
farm. was struck by lightning Yesterday
Nc insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
uAScror THERMOMETERS.

The following was the range OF the
thermometer at The Times office yestsrs
day: o A. NJ. -: u ~. -: p. ~, s.;
y. NJ. To- . Z. H.. "a: midnight. J&,
Average. ~ 2-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
TINE TOrE FOR GOgERNOR.
Nearly One-Ualf Of Al / the Delegates TO
-, l.-........i,,, LII AZ Ercn Elected.

The following IS the result Of the cleo
tion Of delegates for Governor and the
manner in which they have been instruct
ed to vote up TO last evening:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13

that Mr. Scott was free-silver man.
The Democrats in this county are az
ardent silvorites now as they were one
year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13
THE HDT,E
Reads the journal aud tdjourns Out OF
Ke.pecf 90 the Dead senator.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July l2.--On ac-
count Of the death of Senator Harris
as soon as the journal had been read the
House on motion OF Mr.. Moon. Dem. OF
'Fcnn) as "a mark Of respect 10 the mem
orv Of the deceased Senator, suspended
business until tomorrow at noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-13

After the ceremony % reception was
rendered the couple. and there was an
elaborate supper. representing the fine
fervicc of the EXCHANGE for Womans
Work Congratulations were extended
and later Mr. and Mrs. Ilawes took INC
train FOR New York. expecting 20 sail
thence tomorrow Tor Europe. Landing
at Southampton. they will spend some
weeks az the Isle OF Wight. then proceed
ing 20 Paris. and. finally. 10 Switzerland.
Upon returning they Will make their
home az the Hawes residence. 422 cast
Franklin street Good wishes follow
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tn COUGH does not always indicate
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The herald., 1897-05-09
A PLEASANT SMOKER
Orange Grove Lodge, B. of L. F., Gives
an ENJOYABLE Banquet

An enjoyable and largely attended
social and smoker was given last even
ing by Orange Grove lodge 81, Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen to those of
the railway conductors who are already
in the city and friends at their hall, cor
ner of Main and Leroy streets. The pro-
gram was opened by vocal music from
the Corona quartet, followed by several
selections on mandolin, guitar and banjo
by Messrs. Plotts, Bower and Dobson.
Fully $50 persons sat down to an elab-
orat banquet which had been spread,
to which ample justice was done. Toast
master Keefe first called upon Grand
Master Sargent of the order, who re-
sponded to the toast, THE Brotherhood
o; Locomotive Firemen," making most
interesting and witty speech. Grand
Master Clark of the Order of Railway
Conductors responded pithily to the
toast to that organization. Mr.. Kelly of
the engineers responded on behalf of the
knights of the throttle, and Third Grand
Master Maier and Delegate Kinch made
we'll received addresses on behalf of the
conductors. DR.. A. w. Corel answered
the toast, 1.-THE Widows and Orphans"
in a fitting manner, and speechmaking
was closed by A. V. Baker of The Her.
aid, who expressed the good will of the
press to the organiza ton.
The feasting and speechmaking con-
tinued until a late hour and a most
successful and enjoyable entertainment
ushered in the preliminaries to the great
convention of conductors to be held here
this week.
The herald., 1897-05-09

AS dinners were in the lead in matter
of popularity last week, so have lunch
cons taken precedence this as form of
entertainment. Mines. Ozro w. Childs,
John e. Platter, Gregory Perkins, John
D. Foster and Miss Phelan have all given
handsome and elaborate luncheons; Mrs
J. H. F. Peck and Miss Corson have en-
tertained with dinners, and Miss Alma
Robinson gave a large theater party
Tuesday night, followed by a supper in
her home, Edgemont. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
c. Carpenter and a congenial party en-
joyed an al fresco luncheon in Laurel
canyon Thursday, after an invig orat ting
bicycle ride there, and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Davis entertained informally with a
supper Sunday evening in honor of some
of the members of the Otis Skinner COM
pany. Mrs. E. p. Bosbyshell and Misses
Amelia Schmitz and Sadie Breen have
each been surprised by party of their
friends, and receptions have been given
by Mrs. George Compiler, Mrs. J. r.
Dupuy, Mr.. and Mrs. Shehorn and Judge
and Mrs. Cheney, the two former in
honor Of their respective daughter-, the
latter to meet Mrs. Annie Besant. There
have been several weddings, and Mrs
Wesley Clark entertained the Daughters
of the American Revolution. Among the
hosts and hostesses for cards and other
games have been Mrs. ]. Phillip Erie,
Mre r. B. Williamson, Count and Coun-
tess Won Schmidt; DR.. and Mrs. Shelley
Tolhurst entertained the Harper Tract
club, DR.. and Mrs MacGowan the Neigh
borhood club and Mrs. H. G. Gates the
As You Like It club.
The herald., 1897-05-09
French Whist

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Caswell of 1903 East
Washington street, entertained Friday
evening with French whist, in honor of
Miss Alice Owen of San Francisco The
decorations which were most effective
ly arranged were of carnations, roses
and maiden hair fern. At the conclu-
sion of the game four prizes, first and
second each, for ladies and gentlemen
were awarded as follows: Silver pin
tray, Mrs. Mott; cut glase bottle, Mrs.
MacGowan; framed water color, Judge
Mckinley; silver-mounted razor strop,
]. ]. Byrne.
Aside from the host and hostess and
the guest Of honor there were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra 7. Stimeon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wander Leck, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal.
ter B. Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T.
Earl, Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. Byrne, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. j
T. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Mott, Jr.,
Judge and Mrs. Mckinley, Mines. Gran
Vile MacGowan and Victoria Harrell,
Miss Mae Owen, Messrs. Louis Vetter,
Charles Henderson and hoffman.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Cheney Receution

Judge and Mrs. Cheney gave 6ci.g hit
full reception last Thursday evening in
honor of Mrs. Annie Besant, at their
beautiful home on South Hill street. at
which were gathered some very repre-
sentative people. The evening was spent
In discussing the main points of belief
In Theosophy Among the many present
were: Count and Countess Wacht-
meister, Mr. and Mrs. Valiant, Mr. anG
Mrs. John w. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
M. Spaulding, Mines. John Henderson
Joy, Alice Rollins Crane, Spencer. Blais-
dell, Wise, Rice, Peck, Finny; Misses e.
Joy, II. Hotchkiss, Helen Goodwin;
Messrs. O'Neil, P. o. Taylor Harvey
Cheney, Dr. Wise, Judge L. z. Hatch and
Col. L. +. Crane.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Here and There

Mrs. w. B. Wightman and Misses
Dillon and Golwey will leave by steam
er for San Francisco Wednesday, May
18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor will enter
tain the Corrillo club Thursday evening.
May 18th, at the hall corner of Thirtieth
and Main streets.
The engagement is announced Of Miss
Amelia l.. Rupp and Mr. William J. Heis-
Ter of San Francisco. The wedding is
to take place in July
The engagement is announced Of Miss
L. LAM Folsom, eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene r. Folsom Of this city,
and Mr.. Willis T. Knowlton Of Maiden,
Mass.
Mr.. J. H. Shankland, his daughter.
Miss Elizabeth Shankland, and his son,
Fowler Shankland, have gone east to
attend the Tennessee centennial expo
sition.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Payne have is
sued cards for a rose ball 10 be given
in the form of a class reception, Sat-
urday evening, May Is, at the academy,
Illinois hall, corner Sixth and Broad
way.
Mrs. John Alton, accompanied by
Miss Ethel Alton, will leave Tuesday
at $50 p. m. for her former home in
England. They are booked to sail on
the Teutonic from New York on the
10th inst, and intend remaining away
about six months.
A number of the friends of Miss Clara
Mutually rendered her most charming
surprise Thursday evening at her home,
979 Yale street Dancing and card
playing were greatly enjoyed during the
evening. Among those present were
Misses Fallen, Boyles, Mitchell, Stone,
Marthe Mutually, Trask Celia Donalty,
Heightman, Winnie Donalty, Clara Null.
lally, Bigelow, Maud Mutually, Messrs.
Hook, Boyles, Bushard, Mutually, r..
Boyles, Fred Coddington, Durfee, San
born, Horald. Frank Coddington, Nc
Donald, Stone. Perry, Benedict.
The twenty-first annual meeting Of
the California state Homeopathic
Medical society will take place at Echo
Mountain house, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday of this week. Visiting
physicians are expected from all over
the coast, and on Friday morning the
ladies of Pasadena will give a tallyho
drive to the visiting ladies through Pas
adena and the beautiful suburbs in the
San Gabriel valley. The committee Of
arrangements consists of Drs. Sails
bury, Manning, Buell., Campbell and
Arndt
The herald., 1897-05-09
Asks for a Pardon

WASHINGTON, May S-The friends of
Elverton r. Chapman of New York the
recalcitrant witness in the Sugar Trust
investigation, have submitted to the pres
ident request for his pardon. The pres
ident has in turn indicated course of
action which should be followed prelim-
mary to any executive action. 1t is under
stood that this is in the nature of an
apology or retraction of the course which
placed him in the attitude of a contumaci.-
Gus witness. 1t is not stated positively what
the president will do should the course of
action be pursued. but it is felt that Chap
mans prospects for pardon are materially
improved.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Reception at Whittier

DR.. and Mrs. William Vestal Coffin re-
turned on yesterdays overland train
from Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Coffin was.
until within a few days, Miss Sarah
Nicholson, daughter of Timothy Mich
olson, who is a trustee of Eartham, the
leading Quaker college of the country.
DR.. and Mrs. Coffin were welcomed with
a large reception in Whittier yesterday
afternoon upon their arrival, and they
will occupy the Lindley residence there.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Nash-Eanlv

Mr.. Thomas Nash and Miss Maggie
Hanly were married at the old cathedral
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. the
Rev. Father Liebana officiating. John
O'Connor was best man, and Miss Mary
Haniy, sister of the bride, attended
ner Ine church was very beautifully
decorated Among those present were:
Messrs. +. Doyle, Harry Flynn, John
Hickson, p. O'Brien and Sam Carter,
and Mines Doyle, Flynn, Hicksor,
O'Brien and Carter.
In the evening largely attended re-
The herald., 1897-05-09
Pupils Musicale

The pupils of Mrs. Alice Lang gave a
musical at the residence of Z. c. Ship
ley, IA Eighth street, last Wednesday
evening. The following contributed to
the programs: Mines. Vignes, Mathis,
Lewis, Coleman; Misses Alice and Kate
Mathis. Fay Pendleton. Lizzie Paul and
Rees, Hazel Dunn, Viola Dunn Mabel
rage, Ioka Sresovich, Valentine, Bir-
die Shipley, Clara Trevis, Dora Bellew;
Master Joe SresoVich
The herald., 1897-05-09
Knighten-P -Pittenger

Miss Julia Pittenger and Nestor c.
Knighten were married Tuesday even
ing at the residence of the groom's pa
rents, 2S20 South Main street. the
groom'c father, Rev. Will A. Knighten
officiating. The decorations of roses,
lilies and smilax were beautiful and ar
tistic. There were a number of hand
some presents The bride was gowned in
cream crepe and carried a cluster of
white carnations tied with cream satin
ribbon. Dainty refreshments were
served
The herald., 1897-05-09
Northern Bench Show

SAN FRANCISCO, May S-Entries for
the coming bench show of the San Fran.
cisco Kennel club will close Monday and
from present indications will reach total
of $50. Dogs have been entered from
Tacoma, Seattle and the smaller cities Of
the sound and from widely separated
points in this state.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Guild Entertained

Mrs. S. c. Hubbell of Mt. Pleasant,
Boyle Heights, entertained the Young
Ladies guild of the Emmanuel church
Friday afternoon delightfully."-. The floral
decorations were beautiful and most ar
tistic. Mrs. Brsinerd assisted, and Dr.
Chichester was present. Mrs Hubbell
read short paper on "Our Girls in
Society,"" in which her special point was
that society life need not interfere with
the spiritual life--on the contrary, it
might be made an aid toward it.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Elizabeth Christened

INDIANAPOLIS, May S.-Elizabeth. the
little daughter of Gen. and Mrs. Harrison.
I. Haines, pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church. The ceremony took place at $3.50
o'clock in the parlor of the Harrison home.
where beautiful lilies and palms were ar
ranged on the mantel and tables. A few Of
the neighbors and friends of Gen. and Mrs.
Harrison were present.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Wheaton Retires

DENVER, Col, May Sat noon today
Brigadier and brevet Major General
Wheaton retired from the army, having
reached the age of 63 years, of which
forty-seven have been spent in the serv-
ice. officers and employees of the De-
partment of Colorado assembled in Gen.
eral Wheaton's Office to bid him fare
The herald., 1897-05-09
Peck Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. j. H F. Peck entertained
informally with dinner last evening in
their hospitable home on Beacon street
The decorations were pink sweet peas
ard maidenhair ferns. The place cards
were decorated with clusters of sweet
peas and pink satin ribbon loops and
ends. The guests were Misses Leila and
Helen Fairchild, Ysidora Scott. and
Hines, Messrs. Barnwell. Dick, Ray
Fairchild and DR.. Karl Kurt
The herald., 1897-05-09

The Thursday Night Neighborhood
club were charmingly entertained last
week by Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Walters at
their handsome new residence at 450
East Tenth street. Mrs A. c. Moore as
sisted. Alternate whist and euchre
was played and the prizes were awarded
as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. James
Jones, and gentlemen's first to Mr.. ]. P.
Hirschler; the consultations were aword-
ed to Mrs. Judge N. B. Smith and Addi-
son Day. Dainty refreshments were
served,
The herald., 1897-05-09
BeSson- -Alnon

Miss Frances b. Almon and Manuel
Herbert Besson were married last even
Ing at o'clock at the residence of the
brides sister, Mrs. H. j. Hawvichorst.
o21 Moulton avenue. The bride was
cEarmingly gowned in white swias, with
a cluster of sweet peas for her bouquet
Only the relatives and i,nmediate friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Besson left
on the evening train for San Francisco.
where they are to reside.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Bayard at SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON, May Son arriving
at Southampton today on his way to New
York, Thomas F. Bayard was received by
the mayor and deputation from the cham-
Der of commerce of Southampton. The re-
firing United States ambassador was pre-
sented with an eulogistic address. Mr..
Bayard responded briefly.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Italian EARTHQUAKES

ROME, May S.-Slight undulatory shocks
were felt here today and at Rocca di Papa,
Rivoli and Velletri as result of the earth
quake shocks this morning. Lesser shocks
followed later in the day. doing no dam
age. The earthquake appear to have been
without special incident in Italy.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Stood the Test

BETHLEHEM, Pa. May s.-The govern
ment test at the Bethlehem Iron company's
grounds today of ten-inch plate repre-
senting side armor for the cruisers Kear-
sarge and Kentucky, was successful In
every respect The penetration projectile
entered only three inches and was then
shattered. while the cracking shot failed
to make a single crack.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Sickness and Poverty

WOODLAND, Cal. May S.-Mrs. VIM.
Soule, of this city, committed suicide by
taking strychnine this morning at the
residence of Mre. Joe Paul, her sister,
in Winters Cal. Ill-health and despon-
dency on account of business reverses
were the causes.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Exposition POSTPONED

BRUSSELS, May SIT is officially an
nounced that the opening of the Brussels
exposition has been postponed until Mon.
day. because of the death of the Duchess
D'Alencon. who was one Of the victims Of
the fire at the charity bazar in Paris on
Tuesday last.
The herald., 1897-05-09

given in Music hall on Thursday, June
18th, instead Of July. as announced
The program will include ''The Rose Of
Avontown," by Mrs. H. H. A. Beach
At the conclusion of the program Nine
Isidora Martinez, the new director Of
the club, will be rendered reception.
The herald., 1897-05-09

vided the city should raise like amount.
That would be worth trying for, would it
not? Even in hard times like these the
city could afford to invest money in
that way. 1t would be building for the
future as well as providing for the pres
ent. No city can make better invest
ment than a well-equipped. well-housed
library.
The herald., 1897-05-09

we'll. He made some appropriate re-
marks. The General goes East tonight.
In August he will sail for Europe, where
he will remain for two years. Colonel
Merriam assumes command until Gen.
eral Otis arrives.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Social Entertainment

The members of the New Chritianity
church (Swedenborgian) gave a social
entertainment last Thursday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Waters
450 East Tenth street.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Pastor Welcomed

Rev. and Mrs. i. S. Farreina, late of
Plttsburg, Penn, We're rendered a most
delightful reception in the Boyle Height te,
presbyterian church, of which he is now
pastor. Friday evening.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Hayden Indicted

CHICAGO. May s-The grand Jury today
voted an indictment against Bank Exam
iner George r. Hayden for failure to re-
port on the condition of the Globe Saw
ings bank for over two months after he
knew it to be in an insolvent condition.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Treble Clef Concert

The third and last concert of the
Treble Clef clubs eighth season will h
The herald., 1897-05-09
Thursday Night Club

ception was held at the residence Of the
bride.
The herald., 1897-05-09
Special
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1900 yards Crash Sungs greatest bargain Of the
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$A&SES
The herald., 1897-05-09

1897. the public library there circulated
$4,000 volumes. The Los Angeles library
circulated $4,000 volumes. The San Fran
cisco library contains nearly $4,000 vol
ONES; the Los Angeles library 47,0O0.
and when the difference in population
is also included in the comparison the
contrast becomes the more startling
and the record more creditable to this
city.