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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
DEATHS.

BAILEY.-Died, I'm Prince George
county, November go 1887, Mrs. LUCY W.
BAILEY, in the 9th year of her age.
COTTRELL-Died, at his fathers resi-
dence No. 3l02 east Broad street. al e
o'clock NJ, December l6, 1897, WILLIAM
WHITE, infant son OF Clinton G. and
May White Cottrell; aged l6 months and
% days.
The funeral will take place from the
residence THIS AFTERNOON AZ 3
o'clock. Friends OF the family are invited
to attend.
FENSOM.-Dled at his late residence
113 east Clay street, at 8 o'clock a. NJ
Thursday, December 16th, JOHN G. FEN
SON. In the 51st year of his age.
Funeral from the Grace-Street Taber'
nacle at 80 O'clock THIS NTlday) Az
TERNOON. Friends and acquaintance
of the family invited 10 attend.
JOHNSTON.-Died, December l6. lS5I,
at her residence, No. EOS IL west Mari
shall street, GIrs MARGARET b. JOHN
STON. in her 18th year. Born in DUN.
friesshire. Scotland. in 1919.
Funeral notice later.
PENDLBTON.-Died. yesterday Crhurs.
day. afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, at Hone
Place." at the residence OF William b
Daniel. ELLA w. PENDLETON, IN her
cd year.
Funeral will take place at . o'clock
THIS MORNING at the home. The r..
mains will be taken 10 North Bank, Kins
and Queen county, for burial.
PRICE.-Entered into rest "Wednesday,
December 18th, at 4:SO +. NJ. Mrs. SARAH
NJ PRICE, widow OF Samuel NJ Pricei
aged IS years.
Funeral will take place THIS friday
AFTERNOON at o'clock from Grace
Street Presbyterian church.
RUPPERT.-Died. at 1la5 A. NJ, De-
cember 18th, at the residence OF her ron,
J. e. Rupert, No. 24O1 east Main street,
Mrs. BARBARA RUPERT, In the elst
year Of her age.
Funeral from st. Mary's Catholic church
THIS Hriday) MORNING at 3 O'clock
Baltimore and Washington papers plea'I
copy.
SMITH.-Died, December IS, lSG. VII
LIAM Il. SMITH, OF CoWngton, Va.
Funeral will take place THIS Rridayl
MORNING, the nth, at 10 o'clock, from
the residence OF his brother-in-law. r. ;.
Davis, 1903 west Leigh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
crvn-sERvICE REFORM LEAGUE.
Carl schurs Replies to- Charges or
Cougressman GrOsvenor.

CINCINNATI, o., December l6.-The
sixteenth annual meeting OF the National
Cgvil-Saryice Reform League began ses-
sion OF two days here to-day, with Hon.
Carl Schurz presiding.
The forenoon session was devoted TO
Joint meeting Of the General and Execu-
tive committees, with closed doors.
AT the afternoon session secretary
George Mckinney verbally submitted his
annual report. The secretary recommend
ed the extension OF civil-service rules to
the Congressional Library and the Census
Bureau. Fourth-class postmasters, he
said, would probably be reached by con-
solidation with other postal affairs.
Reports were received from a number
OF States. after which the meeting adj
iourned till tomorrow morning.
Tonight Odeon Hall was filled to near
the annual address by Hon. Carl Schurz,
President OF the National League. Judge
William H. Taft, of the United States
Court of Appeals, presiding.
President Schurz was frequently inter-
rupted by applause and especially in the
closing part of his address, in which he
became most vigorous in his reply to the
recent charges OF Congressman Grosve-
nor. At the conclusion Of the address
there was a rising vote of thanks to Mr..
SchurZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Views MS TO Convict Labor-The
Negro Question.

NASHVILLE, TENN, December To-
The American Federation of Labor met
to-day In adjourned session.
One of the most important reports OF
the session was that of the special COM
mittee on convict labor. 1t was the sense
of the convention that the employment OK
convict labor should be primarily for SELL
support, and at the most for the making
of goods which should be used in State
institutions.
A resolution rendering the sympathy OF
the convention to the textile workers or
the North, and promising to render all
possible assistance in case OF STRIKE
was adopted.
The negro question occupied the major
norton of the afternoon session, ana
heated discussion was brought on by
resolution, introduced by Henry Lloyd
reaffirming the declarations Of the Fede-
ration that all labor, without regard TO
color Is welcome to it's ranks, denounclng
as untrue, in fact, the reported state
rnents of Booker Il. Washington that tAe
trade unions were placing obstacles in the
wav of the material advancement OF the
negro, and appealing to the records oil
the Federation conventions as complete
answers 10 such false assertions. THIS
resolution caused much spirited discus
sion. 1t was finally adopted, and the
delegates then went into executive ses-
cfO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
Death of Mr.. III. A. Lukhard, Hus
band of Bette 4. Lukhard.

a sad and distressing scene was VII
messed at the residence Of Sfr. III. \.
Lukhard, No. 23l1 west Main street, Sun
day evening about o'clock, when he 50
quietly and peacefully passed away 10
will be long remembered that on tho Ism
day OF August. 1894. Mr.. Lukhard had a
fall over an embankment at the corner
OF Randolph and Beverly streets, and
has been a great sufferer ever since. He
was a son of the late John and Dis1
I.ukhard, and was born in King Nilliam
county on January 5, 1871 when quite
young he married a Miss BEETLE c. Gu'h-
row, daughter OF the late Mary ana
John Il. Guthrow. and also a granddaush-
yer OF William Slmmon and Bette Guth-
RE, Of France. After his marriage IN
King William county Mr.. Lukhard moved
to baltimore. where he lived only shor1
while, hence he returned to Kins WI
liam until about fourteen years ago.
when he moved To this city, where 10
ended his days. He was a member OF II
Il. Lee Council, No. II, Jr. o. Z. a. NJ,
and member OF ]. o. o. T., No. s., ana
was insured in the Metropolitan LIE
Insurance Company. He leaves eight DE-
voted aud loving children--Mrs. J. =
Volmer, Messrs. c. r.. II. j., Jr., and D.
b. L.ukhard; Misses Bette and ollie Lls'
hard. The funeral took place from mo
above residence last Monday Afternoon
at $50 o'clock, and was conducted ~
Rev Or. II. NJ. Mercer. OF West-Elew
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Il %,
Guyer and was inferred in RiverVie#
Cemetery.
He was o member OF Colossce church,
IN King william. and was true ana
loving Christian and beliked and loved ~
all who knew him. and leaves many
friends and relatives 10 mourn oe"
friends loss.
A precious one from Us has gone.
A voice we loved Is stilie9;
A place ~ vacant In our homo
which never can be filled.
ny HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs Bonnie Mahoney and children left
at noon yesterday TO spend the winter in
Florida with her sister, Mrs. Smith.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale will meet
this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. G. w. Stevens, No. Sl9
Floyd avenue.
It is understood that Major Tyler,
though he has not announced his decision,
will reappoint Mrs. Page matron OF the
State Penitentiary.
Richmond Lodge, No. 42S, OF Good
Templars, will hold an important meet
ing tonight, at which It is hoped there
will be full attendance.
Mr.. George w. Anderson was quite
sevArely shaken up, though not seriously
injured, yesterday afternoon by falling
from a street-car near Seventh. and Clay
streets.
The war chaplain, author, and lecturer,
Rev. DIR. John William Jones, Will de-
liver his famous lecture, 1.-THE Boys In
Gray" at Venable-Street Baptist church
this evening at o'clock.
Jesse Tannehill, the well-known base
ball twirler, who formerly played with
Richmond. IS in the city to spend the
holidays. He is stopping at Gissel-
brechts, 1914 east Main street.
Mr.. Hunt Chipley, the southern mana
ger for the American Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company, is at the Jefferson. Mr..
Chipley Is or business connected with
the company's Manchester office.
Rev. ]. w. Hundley, formerly pastor
of the Baptist church at Marion: Hon.
Harry Stewart, Judge of the County
Court of Tazewell, and Robert McNutt,
Sheriff Of Bland county, were callers on
the Register of the Land Office at the
Capitol yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Semple, OF New
York city, are at the Jefferson Hotel.
Mr.. Semple is a rising young lawyer,
the son of Judge Chinchllly Semple. OF
Alabama. and his wife is the daughter OF
Colonel John McAnerney, president Of
the Seventh National Bank, New York
city.
Mr.. James II. Spence, OF the Hamilton
Printing Company. and Miss Otelia God
din. daughter of the late A. f. Goddin.
were married by Rev. J. b. Hutson We'd
nesday night at the brides residence. 3la
east Cary street A reception was ten
dered. the couple at the home OF the
grooin's parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17

PROFESSOR ROBERT FRAZER, LII. IL.
when he went to Greenwood, in Abe
marie county, and attended the school
conducted by Professor Dinwiddie.
He then went to the University of Vir-
ginia, and graduated in several classes
He expected to take the degree of Master
of Arts. but the war broke out before he
could do so, and he enlisted in the Rock
bridge Artillery, and at once went to the
front He was wounded at kernstown
in the leg, but went back into service
after he recovered, and was again wound
ed in the battle of the Wilderness,
this time quite severely. He was inca
FACILITATED for further service, and left the
array, going to Florida, where he taught
in a military school. He spent only
year or two there, when he was appoint
ed by General Grant as Consul to Paler-
mo, Sicily. Mr.. Frazer has always been
a staunch Democrat, and this appoint
ment was considered to be a great COM
pIiment. After @ two-years' sojourn in
Palermo Dir. Frazer returned to Vir-
ginia and accepted the superintendency
of the Female Institution at Warrenton.
He subsequently bought the Institution,
and while conducting 1t married Miss
Spillman a daughter of Mr.. John A. spill
man, of Warrenton.
He sold out his interest in the insttu-
ton and bought a farm in Orange, Whlch
he carried on for some years. 1t was
while farming in Orange that he was
elected president of the Judson Female
Institute at Marion, Ala. The institution
was then at a low ebb, but under Mr..
Frazer's administration 1t was built up
until when he left it it was In flourish
ing condition. lie went four years ago
to accent the presidency Of the Industrial
College and Institute at Columbus, Miss
and his efforts have been crowned with
success He only leaves il to return to
his native State, where he can be near
his only brother, Mr.. w. I. b. Frazer,
who lives in this city with his daughter,
Mrs William j. Cowardln
one of the most important recommen-
dations which Professor Frazer has Tor
the position to which he has just been
elected is that he is not novice in nor
NAL instruction.
In addition 10 the above qualifications,
Professor Frazer Is an humble, earnest,
active Christian. 1t may not be amiss
10 add that Mrs. Frazer Is one OF the
most accomplished and sweetest OF wo-
men. and has winning manners that
make the girls devoted to her. She IS
tower of strength to her husband in the
management and discipline OF schools.
The entire school faculty is gratified at
the choice of the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
brown AND ELIOT CONDEMNED.
Formers Praise of Confederate Gem
erals Called "DislOynI BOmbast."

BOSTON, December 16.-The annual re-
union Of the Twenty Massachu-
sets Infantry, Second Company of Sharp
shooters, and the Third Battery here to-
day, was made noteworthy by the adop-
ton OF lengthy preamble condemning
the utterances of President Andrews, OF
Brown University, laudatory of the mill
tary genius OF certain Confederate gene
rails. and OF President Eliot, of Harvard,
to the effect that 'it would be better to
pitch Sl5O, 10000 into the sea than pay 1t
to Union veterans"
The resolutions adopted set forth the
transoendent ability of Union soldiers,
and chat II Is the duty of all friepds of
the Union to set the seal of condemnation
on such utterances as these, emanating
from alleged public teachers; and we, as
soldiers of the Union army, ask the loyal
public of the country TO frown upon all
such disloyal bombast, and repudiate both
the speeches and the speakers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
He VIII Hang To-Day.

The Court OF Appeals yesterday re-
fused to grant the writ of error asked by
Attorney +. III. Evans. of Buchanan coun-
ty, for his client, John Hardin, condemn
ed to be hanged there to-day. Governor
OFerrall also refused to grant a respite;
so Hardin will die upon the gallows about
noon to-day.
Hardin was convicted of the murder of
George Mounts, who, he claims, had Sc
duced his wife His counsel, as grounds
for asking the writ and the respite. urged
that Hardin is of weak mind, and, fur
thermore. that his provocaioH rendered
the murder justiiable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
ARE MARRIED IN WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Hunt and Miss Mayo Welded nj
the National Capital.

Mr.W. c. Hunt and Miss NJ. Pearl Mayo
both of this city, were married In WASH
ington yesterday afternoon.
The bride is one of the most popular
young ladies of the West End, while the
groom holds a high position with the
Montague Manufacturing Company. Mr..
Hunt and his pretty bride will return TO
Richmond on the 18th instant, and will
reside here. They were accompanied
on their tour by Miss NJ. Sammie Hunt,
a sister of the groom.
This announcement will doubtless be a
pleasant surprise to the many friends
Of the young couple. The bride Is a
daughter Of Mrs. Ruthetta Mayo, who re-
sides at No. Col 1-2 south Pine street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
TRIED by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Thus Treated Because He Failed to
XIII WeyIer.

MADRID, December 16.-The man who
was found the other day in ditch near
Saragossa, with hands and feet tied and
dressed as a woman. and who had travel
led on the same train with General Wey-
Ter, has confessed that he was tied and
dressed in woman's clothing by three
members Of a secret society because he
fad failed to assassinate General Weyler.
The latter says he was warned of the
plot and was conscious throughout the
Journey that he was being followed by an
assassin.
At the Cabinet Council to-day Senior Gull
Ion. the Minister for Foreign Affairs, read
dispatches from Washington, which, 1t
is said, gave general satisfaction"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
New Chilean Cabinet.

LIMA, PERU. via GALVESTON. TEX,
December l6.-The new Chilean Cabinet is
composed as follows: Minister OF the In
terror, Senior Pedro Montt; MIpister OF
Justice. Senior Amunategui; Minister OF
War Senior Ventura Bianco; Minister OF
Finance, Senior Gonzales Errazuriz; Min
lister OF Public Works, Senior Banados
Espinoza: Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
Senior Silva Cruz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
NATIONAL HOARD OF TRADE.
Endorsement of Pooling by Rail-
roads, Under Insterstate Comm'n.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE Ma
tional Board Of Trade to-day adjourned
after three-days' session. The most I'M
portant action of to-day's session was the
endorsement of a pooling measure, which
would place this question under the SUI
pervision of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. There was a strong sectional
division on the question, the East beng
for and the West against the measure.
The resolution was presented by MI
Thurber, OF New York. and was as FOL
lows:
"That the National Board of Trade
earnestly advocates legislation by Con-
gress to amend the interstate commerce
law so as TO permit pooling by railroads,
under the supervision and control Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, to the
end that unjust determinations may be
prevented, and reasonable, uniform, ana
stable rates be established"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
MIR. w. n. TRIGG HoNORED.
Appointed Member Executive Com
mittee of Monetary Conference.


Mr.. William II. Trigg. president Of the
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works, has been elected member Of the
Executive Committee of the indianapolis
Monetary Conference, and he has accept
ed the distinguished honor conferred upon
him.
His election was announced In the toi-
lowing telegram received yesterday:
Washington, December 10, 1871.
w. r. Trigg, Richmond, va:
Executive Committee Indianapolis None
tary Convention has elected you men,
Der thereof. VIII you do US the honor to
accept? II. IL. HANNA Chairlhah.
Mr. Trigg sent the following reply:
II II. Hanna, Chairman. Washington,
ID. c.:
Believing that in currency reform lies
the greatest good for our people, VIII
accent the position on the Executive Com
mittee with pleasure.
WILLIAM r. TRIGG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
COMMISSIONERS STEVENSON BACK.
He VIII Not Discuss Results of His
Trip Abroad.

NEW YORK, December 16.-Among the
passengers arriving here to-day on board
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm H., from &C.
noa, Naples, and Gibraltar, were former
President A. e. Stevenson and Mrs.
Stevenson, of Bloomington, ILL.,; the Rev.
Or. c. a. Briggs. of Union Theological
Seminary, New York; Archbishop Kain,
of ST. Louis, and Count and Countess ii.
DeFrankenstein,
Mr. Stevenson, who went abroad as
member of the United States Monetary
Commission. declined to-day to discuss the
results of that mission. He said he In
tended going first to Philadelphia, and
then to Washington where he might
make public whatever he had to say re-
garding the work of the Monetary Com
mission,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
WEYLER AT MADRID.
Grave Fears of a Popular UPRISING,
IL Is said.

LONDON, December H.-According to
the ST. James Gazette, private letters re-
ceived here from Madrid say that Gene
raj Weyler's reception there was most
significant, and that the government is
so alarmed by the menacing attitude of
the populace that artillery has been
stationed at concealed points commanding
the main thoroughfares. The gunners.
however, cannot be relied on. The widest
rumors are current, say the letters in
question, with reports that preparations
are making for the flight Of the members
of the Royal family to France, at the
FIRST sign Of revolution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
LuETGERT JUROR BOUNCED.
Testimony That He Had Called for
Rope for Prisoner.

CHICAGO, December l6.-There was
peculiar turn in the Luetgert trial to-day.
Juror Boasberg was accused of having
expressed himself, prior to being placed
on the jury, as in favor of rope for
Luetgert. The testimony OF number of
people who heard Boasberg make this
remark was taken. Judge Gary gave
Boasberg the alternative of resigmng
from the jury or Of being discharged.
The defence waived their claim to the
right to discharge the other members OF
the jury, thus removing the danger OF
another long tie-up. A panel Of 100 venire-
men was ordered by the Court, and the
attorneys for the State and defence will
tomorrow attempt to secure another
Juror.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
Deputy Sheriff In "a Tight Place.

Deputy Meredith, of Sheriff Hughess
force, was driving down Seventh street
yesterday evening about O'Clock when
he came into collision with Clay-street
car at the corner of Seventh and Frank
lin streets. The off fore leg of his horse
was badly injured and the shaft of the
buggy was broken. Mr.. Meredith was
very indignant at what he considered the
of the motorman. and says
he may bring suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
A nonnnra of whisley.

KANSAS CITY, MO-, December t.
When the river steamboat Arabia sank
in the Missouri river near Parkville Mo-.
over forty years ago. her cargo included
1e5 barrels Of whiskey. For several weeks
past a small force OF river men have been
digging into a sand-bar year Parkvilie in
search of the Arabias valuable cargo.
Late this afternoon the diggers uncovered
the whiskey, finding the barrels well pre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
pcnce Am the phillppines.

MADRID, December i6.-Marshal Primo
Rivera, the Governor-General OF the
Philippine Islands. has sent dispatch 20
the government, according to the Gazette.
saying that in his opinion the submls-
sion OF the rebels Is the result OF the re-
cent Spanish victories. and that peace
has been attained which leaves SPANS
honor secure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMITTEE.
Mr.. william II. Trigg, on This City,
One of Four New Members.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 1s.-
One of the first steps in the direction OF
an active propaganda to secure favorable
action by Congress on the currency Ques-
ton will be The enlargement of the Ex-
ecutive Committee OF the Indianapolis
convention, which created the Monetary
Commission now in session here. Four
new members have already been selected
These are Henry c. Payne, OF Milwau.
kee, Wis. who was prominently identi-
fed with the management last year on
the Republican presidential campaign;
william X. Trigg. the president OF the
Richmond Locomotive-Wo q Demo-
crat, OF Richmond. Va: MFR. C. C. Jack
son, of Boston, Mass. also q Democrat,
and Hon. John b. Henderson. OF Missouri.
but for many years resident OF this
city. and Republican in politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
DIR. Richardson Doing Well.

DIR. w. ]. Richardson, one of the most
prominent physicians Of North Carolina,
who was operated on for virulent case
Of appendicitis by DR.. George Ben. john
ston, at the Old Dominion Hospital, last
week, is recovering rapidly, and will be
able to return to his home, In Green's
boro', shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
COLLEGE CONFERENCE IN SESSION.
Second Annual Meeting Being Held.
uichmond College Admitted.


The second annual Conference of the
Virginia Colleges was begun at Richmond
College last night, and VIII continue
throughout to-day, and probably to-mer-
row. Richmond College was rot q mem
Der of the organization, which. by the
way, is only one year DID, but she ten
Ssred the conference an Invitation to
visit her this year. which invitation was
accented. and last night the capital city's
institution was unanimously elected TO
membership
The conference was caiie1 together NJ
s.ao O'clock. and DR.. y. ID. Barrfnger,
chairman OF the University OF Virginia,
who Is also chairman of tho conference.
presided. There were present besides him
self. Professor c. w. Kent OF the Uni
versity Of Virginia; President Richard
McIiwaine, of Hampden-Sidney; Professor
]. %. Dreher. Of Roanoke College; Chan
csllor w. w. Smith and Professors Il. IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
po.tmnster. for yirglnin.

wAsHINGToN.N ID. c.. December IT,
The following fourth-class postmasters
have been appointed in Virginia: Amster-
dam. Charles Minnich; Hampstead, James
II. Jones; Raccoon Ford. Edward w.
Legg; Mount Crawford. a. 8. Hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
Funeral Notice.

The funeral OF Mr.. PETER GILLiEcE
will take place THIS friday MORNING.
at 1890 o'clock from ST. Peters CATHEDRAL
Interment will be at Philadelphia, Pa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
HTbe Plain Christian Versus the Adj
vanced Critic"

This Is the theme on which DR.. j. Z.
Hiden will open the series of lectures on
THE Evidences Of Christianity at Rich
mond College on the night of the first
Thursday of February next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17
p,.hmouders IN New York.

NEW YORK. December is.-(special.)-
!. Kenyon, F1fth-Avenue; ID. Axtell.
waldorf; D. H. Currie, DIT. w. b. Nichols,
broadway Central; j. III. Estes. St Denis:
w. s. Stairs. Z. NJ. Stairs. Stuart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-17

WASHINGTON, d. C., December H.
Owing TO the death OF President McKin-
ley's mother the white House win be
closed against all social functions for
thirty days. Consequently. the regular
Ns~-fears reception viii be omitted.