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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
AN OLD SERTdNT DEID
Uncle" George stevens Passes Away in,
His Sevrnty-Scvcnfh Year.

His Seventy-seventh Year.
Uncle" George Stephens one Of Rich
mond's oldest and most highly-respected
colored citizens died at his residence ON
Duyal street yesterday morning at 4:5O
O'Clock in the seyenty-seventh year oil
his age.
Uncle" George as he was Familiarity
konwn by host Of white friends whom
ne had served faithfully for more than
three-score years was one Of the most
upright and honest Of the old Virginia
servants who arc now fast crossing the
river" Ee was born at Studley Hanover
county, the home Of Patrick Henry, Of
which he often boosted, December ii,
1920. His father and mother were the
trusted servants Of the late. Peter Lyons,
the former his gardener and the latter
his house maid. Mr. Lyons being
widower. George, being active and cner-
getc. and possessing more Intelligence
than the average colOred boy, was quite
useful as an errand boy in and about
the great house. looking after the
gentlemens horses. etc. Having at early
age evinced great fondness for horses
shortly after his masters death. he was
nut on the race track. and was fine
Jockey tin he was seventeen, then be-
coming too heavy to ride.
His parents dying about this time he
came 10 this city, and hired himself TO
the late Captain William &. Sheppard
who was then inspector Of tobacco at
Seabrooke's Warehouse. There. 10y his eX-
cellent conduct and strict attention 10
his work. he won the confidence of his
employer. and soon became the best
drawer OF tobacco samples In the city.
He soon became known 10 the various
commission merchants and inspectors OF
tobacco. and always found employment.
earning "a sufficient amount OF money
to pay his own hire, and to live COM
fortaby.
lie was at different times in the employ
Of Messrs. Ludlam & Watson, Jesse
Hutchinson. X. VI. Wilson. Charles ID.
Hill. General Poyton Wise. George a.
Haynes. and for several years was the
faithful porter Of the Richmond Tobacco
Exchange.
Forty-hye years ago he was married,
and was the father or nine children.
three Of -hOm with his wife, preceded
him 10 the grave twenty years ago.
Since the war he has been the same in
dustriOus and honest "Unc.e" George.
His six surviving children. true 10 his
teachings and advice. arc useful men
and women among their race. two OF
them being teachers IN the city schools.
one connected Win coioIed NcN7lntpNs
two others having good trades. and his
eldest daughter his hOusekeeper.
At an early age he connected himself
with the old African church. and has
always been one Of the church's most
useful and conscientious members.
Though nearly four-scOre years. Uncle"
George was full Of life and activity. and
could do a full DAYS work till about four
weeks ago. when his health began 10 fail
rapidly bringing him finally 10 his eter-
nal rest
Tn his passing away. another link Is
broken in the chain Of old-time Virginia
servants. whose memories will always be
cherished by their former masters and
employers.
The funeral will take place from the
Old African church sunday afternoon at
Z o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

p T. Lee Camp. No. !. Confederate
Veterans. held their regular meeting laSt
night. Commander john NJ. Warren IN tue
chair. A.
The Ladies' Hollywood Memorial AS
ISOLATION sent an invitation 20 tne eaI'lP
"a annoint a committee 10 take charge OF
their memorial services on May 3lst. ana
inviting Lee Comp 10 attend the services
ON sunday. the Goth. and ON Monday, May
31sf The invitation was accepted. ana
tho wishes OF the Hollywood Memorial
Association will Doe carried 20.
The camp appointed the following COM
nittoc 10 confer with the ladies' OF the
scciation.
Y pidoood and Maxwell r. Clarke.
Comrade John T.. Lauehton. Jr.. chair
man OF the Picture Gallery Committee.
Tueeiav nirht. NAY 18th On the camp hall
at $40 o'clock. An members are urged TO
attend.
Conrade Judge Samuel =. Coleman was
reported sick at the Virginia Hospital
and would be glad to see his old comrades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
FOOD STRENGTH.
Comes From the Right Food Properly
Digested.
Food strength is natural strength. 1

Food strength is natural strength. II Is
new strength; created strength. That is
It is not stimulation
The real strength Of your body IS your
constitutional strength, your reserve
strength. II Is the result OF eating proper
food and digesting H.
Eating food does no good az all; rather
barm-unlcss IL is dLsested. SO that every
thing narrows itself down to one PROPOSE
tion. How is your Digestion
ono rerson I'm three Of Us have indi-
eesfion i'm some form or another. IL IS not
really a disease bat condition; a con-
dition which may become serious.
We all wish 10 become strong. and we
might all become so If We diCested our
food. The loss Of your strength is a ser
ious matter. It may be the beginning OF
a dangerous disease. 10 may mean that
Won cannot go on with your work
Shaker Digestive Cordial IS an aid 10
digestion. il IS a strength maker. II
makes your food nourish you II makes
Won strong. II relieves al once all the
symptoms OF acute dyspepsia. tones up
the system and creates flesh energy and
strength. Taken Regularly 10 will perma-
nently cure Indigestion and make the
weak. thin. irritable, nervous. dyspeptic,
strong. fat. hearty, and wei again.
A 10 cent bottle will show you what II
will do.
Sold by druggists at 10. o. 20 cents and
$l00 q bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
PHRsoyfL IND cEyERAL.
iterestins Facts About Richmond's Citi
,oraa and other Matters.

Iteresting Facts About Richmond's Citi
zens and Oiher Matters.
Misses Annie and May Sullivan have
returned 20 the city.
The Walker Light Guard viii attend n
special service at the First BAPTIST church
tomorrow night
Mrs. q. W. Dunn. who has been III at
the virginia Hospital. under the care Of
DR.. Hurh Taylor. mas returned homo
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Brooke, Of Allston.
Mass. are at The jefferson. Mr.. Brooke
Is q member OF Aleppo Temple, Mystic
Shrine.
Mr. w. r.. Ford Of 1900 west Main street
who had his arm amputotcd at the He
treat for the Sick Tuesday evening Is
steadily improving.
paul Preaching 10 the Gentilcs." will
he the subject Of Rev Edward l.. Pells
lecture M the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION this afternoon at o'clock.
The funeral OF Mrs Caroline u. Klein
ingham. who died wednesday In Ashland
took place from EllI station upon
the arrival OF the remains yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock
Congressman Sidney =. Epes. with his
private secretary. Mr.. Thomas y. VIII
liams. arrived IN Richmond yesterday.
They will be here until to-day.
MIR. and Mrs. George Harrison Morriss
are I'm the city on d visit Of several days
to the parents OF the groom at No. 100
west Grace street
j. II. Capers. Jr. treasurer OF Madison
Council. No. GO. Home Circle. has paid
TO Mrs. Helena Ide. widow Of the late
II. Julius Idc. a check for 5000, in full OF
policy on the life OF her late husband.
This is the second payment Of similar
amount made by this council within the
past month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Negroes Terrible Crime.

EVANSVILLE. IND, May 4s-Elbert
Sfendord a burly negro. was captured at
Mount Vernon. and held as the murderer
az little Lizzie Buente. whose bleeding
BODY was found IN the woods near her
fathers farm house.
Piooa-hounds followed the trail from
the scene OF murder at Mount Vernon. A
humber Of negroes had been arrested on
suspicion there. and the dogs were taken
10 iail. There they sprang upon this ne
gro. Blood stains were found upon his
clothes.
Evansville was much excited last night
over rumors that Standard. who was hur-
riedly brought here. would be lynched
Armed mon were placed In the jail,
however. by the sheriff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The closing exercises of Miss Bella
Waidcn's dancing class were held last
night at Saenger Halle quite large num-
Der a friends of the pupils and others
attended and am entertaining programme
was presented The execution Of the
figures renec-ed much credit on Miss
Walden.
Two gold medals were presented. one
20 Winston Ireazcal for bringing in the
largest number OF scholars and one 10
Miss Maude Miller a prize for the sec
- largest number. Silver medals for at
tendance were given to Misses Katie and
NIaude Miller and Masters Frank Cauley
and WinHonBrelzeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
BURiED ALIgE.


Jacob Dudley colorcd who was en-
carod in digging sand for moulding pur-
poses 30 the end of Nicholson street, was
instantly killed yesterday morning. be-
tween and 10 O'Clock hy the wall OF the
pit falling on him
Al the Time of his death De was alone.
the driver of The cart having ieit him
about o'clock The unfortunate man
bad been warned NOT 90 dix further under
thc bank but evidently must nave dis
REGARDED tho aGlnonitOn.
Tor nearly two hours the body must
have remained buried. for whom the place
was visited about noon. the body had
just been found and was hurriedly dis
inferred
Dudley had boon working fin a pit about
as deep as DIS shoulders and must nave
bad bad warning of The caVc-iu, lor
thc body Was found in such position as
o. indicate chat be had made an effort
t1 escape
Tie lived on south Laurel street, in Rich
mond. and was married.
lII. trOXfDu the coroner OF Henrico,
was notified. and held an inquest I'm the
case yesterday afternoon.
The jury viewed the body heard tho
evidence. and rendered "a verdict Of acCi-
dental death. when Dr CroNton per-
mittod the removal of the body by friends
of The dead man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The valuable farm Of three hundred and
fortv-siN acres and brick dwelling. located
near Rapidan station in Orange county
and owned by Mrs. A. Seldom Jones was
sold last wednesday 10 Mr.. n. T. llollo-
9,,, for a New Jersey party for q hand
sone sum The house viii be occupied
hv Mrs Jones until September during
u.bich time summer boarders Will find IT
cool and comfortable Mrs. Jones Will
fa,e several boarders until the fan and
the climate there is delightful and
healthy throughout the heated seasol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Successful Contestants at the Martha
Washington Bazaar.

Washington Bazaar.
Tonight the Martha Washington Ba-
zaar closes and a large crowd VIII be on
hand 10 avail themselves of the many bar
Gains 81 hich are to Doe auctioneered OF.
a large crowd was i'm attendance last
evening and much interest was manifested
in the various contests. The beautiful
SILVER torch was won by Mr.. j. A. Moore.
of the r. r. and - road. with L0Jl -
votes whilc Mr. Andrew preelin, OF the
same road. was q close second with gol Il
votes.
Miss MoIlie Ryan. won the contest for
one dozen Paris Panel pictures, given by
W. W Foster.
Mrs n. e. Dart won the handsome
rocking chair at tho tobacco booth.
The "Alb" TO Doe given 20 some PRES
in The Richmond Diocese will be railed
off at 9 o'clock tonight.
Mr. George Pope, sent Miss Marie Is;
Higgins. Of the tobacco booth. bis persona
check for $50 fOr the bazaar.
All the various contests VIII close 70
night and everything will Doe rallied OIL
and The bazaar VIII formally close.
Last evening the singing OF Freeman
and Wilson was greatly enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
ShaEesperian Reading.

owing 10 the inclemont weather COM
parativcly few persons We're i'm attend
ance upon the social of the Westminster
League at Grace street Presbyterian
church last evening but those who were
present enjoyed rare treat I'm the
ShakesD earlan reading of Mr.. Pesram
Darean.
Hls selection was am ambitious one
Hamlet 'bu his Interpretation was clever
and interesting. and ha showed himself
10 be am earnest student OF the great
poct.
There was some music by the church
choir. and light refreshments were serv-
ca
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Science Hall.

Tho Finance Committee of the Trus-
tees OF Richmond College met Thursday
morning at lhe state Bank TO consider
fhe matter Of raising the amount OF
money sufficient 90 guarantee the foun-
dalton Of science hall, IN connection
,,.,ta Inc collece. Mr. John c. Williams,
chairman of the committee, presided,
and stated that quite a handsome nu-
(leus had already been subscribed. and the
ntirrose Of their meeting was mainly %
cash the promises. To 40 ms would
bo made without delay Beyond This.
nothing more engaged the committees
attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Nav Get the Sovereign Grand Lodge.

Mr.. George p. Davis. superintendent Of
the Almshouse. has returned from Staun-
ton. where he went as delegate 70 the
Grand Lodge Of Odd-Fellows.
Mr.. Davis has been exertlng great ef-
forts 10 have the sovereign Grand Lodge
Of the World meet in Richmond In Sep
tember. fsqS. The next meeting viii bc
held I'm Springfield H.. next September
and Richmond claims VIII be presented
IN the most persuasive manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Pennsylvania society az a cost Of 49,
900.
George Washington was first president
Of the society. and the fund for this mouu-
ment was started soon after his death.
The Pennsylvania society viii entertain
at dinner this evening 40 Horticultural
Han the Cincinnati Of the United States
and Of France, at which viii be present
President Mckinley and bis Cabinet and
distinguished officers Of the army ana
navy.
The Virginia society representing Wash
mgtons State. viii have a prominent
place in these interesting ceremonies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Al the regular monthly meeting tonight
al 4 O'Clock I'm the headquarters OF Post
A. Travellers Protective Association many
items Of interest will be discussed among
them the national convention OF r. p. As
which meets In NashFiue rem. June lst.
Instructions TO the delegates from Nir-
ginia TO this convention, and other mat
ters OF a local character will come up. All
visiting travelling men are cordially IN
Vitcd 10 be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
AnInlnrrstinc Occnslon.

,rhe REGULAR monthly meeting Of tho
Baptist Sunday-Schooi ASSOCIATION Of
3ichwfnd and Manchester. will be- held
on sunday evening next az O'Clock. at
the Cracc-S street tabernacle. corner Bel
Videre and Grace streets.
Addrcssos may be expected from Rev.
Tldridge r. Hatcher. OF Norfolk and 9TH
exc.
a special programme OF music has been
provided. and highly interesting eXer-
clses may be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Of Ncrsra. 8. G.. Mitchell. chairman; j..
r. Hunter. D. Day lee. John D. kaufman,
u. j.. Loving. Erncst O Bannon, o. j..
owens
Tho officers Of the Association are
Mcssrs. K E Gaines president; w. T..
Daufhiry. vcc-presldclN N. J.. Rhea.
secretary. il. ~ Fugate, treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Jersey Lily Divorced.

LAKEPORT. CAL. May 13.-The Lang
try divorce case came up for trial in the
superior Court this morning. Mrs. Lang
trys case was presented by Attorney Nc
Pixie. upon DISPOSITIONS taken in Lon
don Judge Crump took the case under
Amusement until this afternoon. when he
granted 10 Mrs Langtry a divorce az
prayed for. There was no OPPOSITION
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Society Of Cincinnati.

Dr. George Ben. Johnston. Mr.. Patrick
u. c. Cabell. and John Chopper viii rep
resent the Virginia Society OF Cincinnati
to-day al the unwilling Of the Washing
ton monument In Fairmount Park Phila-
delphla, which has been erected by the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

photograph represents not inc h inv saI
DR. larger CacnlL'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23

Immediately after his meals He went
on in that way for some time In the
winter Of 1883 he eoughed an winter and
in the spring commenced his work as
usual. coughing night and day the most
OF the time. Then requested him 10
try something new or to go to the doctor
He said, well if go to the doctor / will
go 70 bed, and go there TO stay. 1 will
never get well If 1 depend upon the doc
tors medicine By this time he was
getting very weak and had no appetite.
so ne went to the drug store and the
druggist said to him, well think il the
best for You TO go to the Doctor Ny
husband said. no. will not, for if do
/ will die sure, as have known people
with this disease who went 10 the doc
tors and mex, they went TO the grave.
You know as wen as thar the doctors
all call this disease hereditary consump-
ton. WELL said the druggist, viii
give you Dr.. Pierce's medicine. apd YOU
can try it. as believe il is the best med
icine have in my store. You can give
j. a trial So my husband commenced
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
and also the Pellets and by the time
one bottle was gone he was improving.
He had better appetite and was feeling
much better. He took seven bottles OF
the Golden Medical Discovery and as
many of the Pellets At the end OF
that time he looked like new
man. and said Re felt ike a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23
NAT vINCENr's DUCK FARM
Something New In the Wav of Large Profits
From Small Investments.

Syl Duncan, who always takes an inter-
est ir all kinds Of poultry. one evening
this week drove out to see his friend
Nat Vincent, on College Hill, the last
Place TO look for duck farm, and was
much surprised to see the success Mr.
Vincent is having with ducks. Starting
a year ago with four ducks, he realized
nearly $50 from them last year, and this
time he has about six hundred young
ducks. and eight hur bred more in a s.S.s
Of incubation. Some OF first Matching
about nine weeks old, will weigh nearly
three pounds each; for the early Matching
ne expects TO receive IS TO 80 cents per
pound. or nearly 81 each.
Mr.. Vincent expects TO hatch about o.
eco ducks this season, and is having
splendid success in raising them. His
ducks are the large Pekin variety, and
some Of them that are a year old weigh
ten pounds each. He will market the
young ducks as fast as they are large
Enough, as the ground occupied is only
a hundred foot lot, and vii keep his in
CubatorS goirg until July, and Will have
his ducks on the market by holidays, ex-
cept such as ne retains for sale in pairs.
which he receives good prices for, all
Of which shows what a man can do who
has stamina, pluck and judgment 10
push a business along, that some people
think TOO small for attention or profit
Any ore with lead pencil can figure out
Mr.. Vincent several hundred dollars
aaead on his investment, and but very
little time devoted 10 same He NOW has
three incubatcrs running and fifteer hens
sairiur
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23
FATHER THEN NICELY HONORED
Citizens of Mobile Hear Him Preach at the
Cathedral.

The Mobile Daily Herald passes tie
following well merited compliment on
Father Then OF this city. who was hon.
ored highly by being invited % preach
in The Cathedral during his visit 10 tha.
city as a delegate from the Catholic
Knights OF America OF this city. The
Herald says:
The Cathedral pulpit was occupied a.
1880 o'clock by Rev. J. Henry Then.
rector OF The Cathedral at Wichita. Kan.
Father Then was one Of the foremos.
members Of the convention. and I'M
pressed ell who heard him addressing
is members. He is gifted with a magni-
ficsnt flow o: language and a ringing
voice as clear as 4 bell. and when il was
earned that he was % preach al III.
Cathedral the sacred ediace was well
filed. The congregation assembled IN
Anticipation o. fine oratorical effort,
and .lSy Mere we'll satisfied -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23
WICHITA MUSICAL CLUB
| Fave Elected Their Ocncers and Enter the
New Year With Emf huslasm.

The ladies of the Wichita Musical club
held their annual meeting May and
elected directors for the ensuing year.
The directors will meet in their room IN
the city building Tuesday afternoon az
O'Clock fog the purpose OF completing
their organization and election q OH
GERS.
Miss Jessie Clark was unanimously re-
elected director Of the choral depart
ment. as was also Mrs. Fred Bentley OF
the piona department
The Musical club has just completed
It's fifth year OF work is justly proud OF
The record i; has made. Their plans for
the coming year show an enthusiastic
and progressive spirit. Their associa-
ton membership iistp rssents he names
OF many OF the substantial business men
and citizens who are proud 20 show their
interest in this association The club
enjoyed their day a; the Hutchinson ju-
biiae and returned home feeling en;hused
and much benefited by their contact
with the musicians OF the state
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23

has been visiting Miss Leonard, return
ed 10 ner home yesterday evening.
George E. Lewis Of Kansas City, Kan,
OF the United States railway mail serv-
ice. is calling on friends in the city.
Rev. Father Then returned from his
southern trip yesterday and reports as
having a very pleasant and enjoyable
trip.
Professor Sanford and his musical
family viii spend the summer in Mem
2cis, Tenn, where they have an en-
gagement.
Mr.. George Durgan Of Atchison, one
of the successful contestants at the
Hutchinson jubilee is visiting his cd
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. I. n. Singer. NJ.
Durgan viii play for Hypatia Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. Beach was given reception in
honor a. the home Of Mrs. Sam
McNag9lten Thursday afternoon. Those
present were: Mrs. L. NJ. Cox, Mrs.
Roach, Mrs. Will McNaghten. Mrs.
Clifford Cox of ST. Louis, Mrs. G. v.
Wells and Misses jessie and Lena Cox.
Monday afternoon little Miss Oslo
Bergman entertained a merry party OF
her young friends who called in honor
of her birthday. Various little pleas
ures were planned by Mrs. Bergman and
the youngsters set the premises alive
with their ringing laughter. About forty
little friends played with Miss Oslo.
The ]. F. n. NJ. club entertained last
Monday evening az the home of Miss
Maize Alley, 1906 Fairview avenue. The
evening was passed delightfully."- n gen
eral jolTty and the amusement of a
mock wedding. Present: Misses Lott;e
Adams of Harrington, Kan; Blanche
Chandler. Maud Matthews. Agnes Dav-
idson, Joyce Neguiar, Fac Alley, Nellie
Jdckman, Maize Alley; Messrs Hal Nc
Coy, Claude Larimer, Fred Heller, Bert
Selovar, Marshall Jackman, Arthur
PIERCE, Ed Selover, Carl Alley.
Miss Helen Taylor gave a delightful
reception Tuesday in honor of Miss
.urence Rhone. Dainty and elaborate
refreshments were served and chance
casts of the horoscope were read from
Longfellow. Those present We're: Misses
Jessie Allen, Minnie Woolard, Mamie
Lewis, Blanche Chandler, Lulu Shep-
pard, Joyce Maguiar, Florence Rhone.
Kate English, Millard Hayworth. Emma
Hell, Bessie Crumes, Florence Carpenter.
H 1rriet Welles. Nellie Jackman, Agnes
Davidson. Gala Durley and Maud
Matthews.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-23
OLD-TIMB Lying.
GRANDPA TELLS THE STORY
OF PIONEER LIFE.
MODERN MODES OF LIVING.

Hungry as horse. Ell? That's right,
my boy-just so long as you get good
and hungry and sleep like a top you're
ali right
That's what grandpa says. Every
tody stops TO listen when grandpa talks
about the times when he was young
when ne was a boy. Grandpa's talks
are more interesting than a book. The
children lay aside their toys. Father
stops reading his paper. Mother puts
down her sewing for a time.
Grandpa's story goes back to a time
before many of us were born. 1t is q
story OF many privatiuus and few plea
sures. Ii is a narration Of hardships
and struggles with wild men and wild
beasts. 1t is a tale Of great labor and
scant rewards.
Grandpa tells about the time when he
and grandma started life Their home
was a log cabin and they depended for
livelihood upon their strong muscles