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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

brave men. and soon the popular progress
sive euchre was in full swing.
There were twelve tables. at wnich
we're seated the following guests Mes
danes Pope. McCarrol. Frazier. Wool
folk, Popham, Vaughan. Collins, hum-
phries, Lewis. Clarke and Gates the
Misses voolfolk. Dilley, Cottreil, Court
ney. Wilcox. Cox. Roller. Chenault' Nau-
dill. Slaughter. Mayer, Miller, Lownoes'
Groner, Judge Lewis, DIT. William X
Jones. DR.. Curran Pope. Dr. weston
Ayres, Messrs. Chesterman, Crltcher'
Shepherd. Pendleton, Pope. Shirley NJ
Crawford. owen, Thomas, Coionel Fry
Lowndes. Groner, Courtney
At II o'clock the gay game was ended,
and the prizes, a cut-glass and silver
cold cream box, vinaigrette violet pin, and
fancy wax ball were awarded TO Mes
danes Frazier and HUMPHREYS, and little
Miss Virginia Miller, while charming
society leader from Richmond received
the BOBBY prize, fancy wax ball Messrs.
Robertson and owen were the yictors
among the gentlemen and were rewarded
for their skill by receiving a silver memo
randum tablet and cigarette case. Then
a most delicious supper was served, with
punch brewed by the fair hands OF the
hostess. and a most refreshing beverage
IL proved.
Mrs. Alexander Lawton. Of Savannah.
gave a lawn party on Thursday to her
two grandsons. Alexander and Beckwith.
and the young folks who were hidden en-
tered into the games most ioyously and
right merrily The scene appeared 20 the
lookers-on. who longed to be children once
again, and take part in the active games
OF puss-in-t he-corner and hide and seek.
JOTTINGS BY THE WAY
Judge s. c. Graham's departure Is a
source OF universal regret as he had cap
tured many hearts by his brilliant con-
versation.
Miss Estelle Courtney. OF Richmond, IS
said to be the most popular woman at
the springs.
Mr.. Estes Vaughan. OF Lexington, has
been pronounced the handsomest beau
OF tho Alum.
General Dabney Maury's lecture ON
General Forrest. given on wednesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
andsom woman at the Aleghany HO vrgna)

on Saturday morning. They turned out
in full force and devoured everything ex-
cept the candles. The mountain air is
great for the small boys appetite.
Mr. Humphrey. of Philadelphia and
Mrs. Stephenson entertained starr party
delightfully."- on Saturday night.
Friday night the young people from the
Cold Sulphur were invited over for the
usual german.
The ballroom seems TO be the greatest
attraction. There are some beautiful
dancers here. Mrs. Judge Tyerns daugh-
ter, Miss Patsy. is one of the most grace
ful and always attracts the greatest at
tention by her lovely face and pretty
gowns.
The Younger sister, Dorcie. Is irresist-
able I'm the fancy dances. She has the
most picturesque costumes for each and
n adds so much TO the beauty OF the
INFORMAL AFFAIR.
There has been several small entertain
ments on the side. There Is such an air
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

Mr. Sc0ville. having been somewhat NJ m
invalid himself. and with that yellow ie i-
ing" as well as good judgment has proc
vded every comfort for BITS sick rle %
IN delightful rooms and dainty fare. ana
the service Of Richmond's ek.lfIi rhyaI-
clan. DR. Stuart Mcclure and his nrishL
competent nurse. Miss White who was "a
graduate OF 81 Lnko's last year ana IS
both nurse and masseuso. and to rho soc
ciotv belle. a rest from The whlrl i1 which
she has plunged FOR tho past SIX
weeks. 70 bring tho roses back and
make her even moro beautiful FOR lrr
winter campaign: and % the lawyer. doc
tor clergy tho retired man ~ wealth.
oflce-sookor the kl0ndike crank. tho
sturdy farmer and 70 am those thu, ars
seeking n hoaifh-gving place % rocupor-
ate and strengthen FOR their future e.
forts will find IL In tho clear God-eivon
afr and curative waters Of the Greenbrlor
White Sulphur
THE COLUMBUS CLUB
This club is composed Of Richmond ana
Baltimore men, numbering thirteen. ard
have been the leaders Of an fashionable
functions Of this season
Mr. Robert r. Wallack. OF Washington.
gavo an elegant dinner on Saturday night
I'm the cafe % this club. Covers were iaid
for thirteen. and as n was stag anair.
7 only could get bits Of news. but enough
10 know that ~ was excellent
The Gymkhana races on Saturday was
a delightful Success compri Ing some OF
the best talent - the White.
Dr. Stuart Mcclure gave q supper after
the hop on Monday night 90 his two Sis
ters. Misses Annie and Fannie Mcclure.
Covers were laid In the cafe for ten Miss
Alice Pritchard Moore. Miss fainter Miss
May Waring. Messrs. @. Z. Williams.
Bryan. Richie and Dr. Bodow were his
guests.
Messrs. Wray. Daingerneld and Tilton
entertained their friends ON Monday night
az a supper In tao cafe-Mlsses Katherine
Reinhart. Gertrude Scov.lie am Edith
Jackson. chancr0ncd hy Mrs Mciarcn.
THE BAL pOUDitE.
Tie Bal P1udre on Thursday was a
beaut..ul scene Tho powdered hair ana
rosy cheeks With patches was most be-
coming to the fresh. pretty faces that
filed the ball ROOM But the men, why
fContlnued on Seventeenth Page)
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The most beautiful Hockndge Alum Springs MIS-
Of
hair violet blue mobile mouth Her voice one 81 rare
daughter Senator and Mrs clement
lew
social life Atlanta
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thlrty-hve couples danced. Everybody
had good time. and the girls were un-
usually attractive. as they looked so cool
ana fair in their sweet organdy gowns
and their eyes fairly teeming win nap
piness. for what is nicer than TO dance on
a good floor with good dancer? 1t Ger
tainlv makes you have a soft spot In
your heart for your partner. You idolize
her and love afterwards to be with her
Thera ,s so much said about the sum
mer girI"-so many testing remarks made.
hut I don't think any friendship in life
can be stronger than that formed in
summer. You are together all day long
ride drive and walk, and have SO many
,-terests I'm common. Then, TOO, so many
little accidents happen; you have queer
adventures, and by the end OF summer
Won feel as II you had known your jolly
comrade all your life. People may say II
is all forgotten In winter Du' oouo'
It,"
SIC SEMPER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

WAS largely attended by the Alum's most
distinguished guests. and was grea,ly gu,
so,,ed bv all who had the pleasure OF
hearing the eloquent General
Mrs Frazier's seven-handed euchr9
marty given 10 Mrs. Alfred T. Pope on
Thnysday morning. was one o. the events
IN the seasons gaieties. Mrs. Russell ana
MIS- clarke were the victors. and received
hondsome souvenir spoon and silver en-
velope moistener.
Among the recent arrivals ] may men
~ Nressrs. T. L. Courtney. Richmond
~ Nm u",ter Rurch, Newport News; MISS
- Ivncbburg. va: s. Brown Allen
stanton: Miss Lula Cox. Wasnins1on,
n q. Judge and Mrs. Waddlll' MlsseS
nile, and Mary waddili. and M s,....
WaddnI, General Dabney I ~, 9I'S, -
richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
Coal viii 60 Up.

In regard 10 the rumors that there
would be rise in the price OF anthracite
coal In Richmond soon a prominent coal
man said yesterday that he expected as
much very soon. The cause he thought
would not be so much the scarcity of
ccai as the difficulty In getting rolling
stock sufnctent 70 handle tina output.
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SUNDAY SERVICES.

Sunday the Rev. Mr.. Graham ~ CO.
iumbus preached for ne. and Mr. Gordon
sang. We have quite good choir now,
20 the singing Is much enjoysd. Sunday
night Mr.. Gordon sang with exquisite
sweetness many songs for Us. which were
moro eloquent than sermons.
Monday night a large bowling party
wss gotten up. About forty persons play
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CONTINUED on Seventeenth psEe)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
HANxA,s TRIUMPH COMPLETE.
The Ohio senator Congratui"te" o."
His Orntory.

TOLEDO O.. June 23.-rhe Republican
state Convention completed its WORK 10
dav in a session of less than -FOUR hours
while there had been a hard hght lot
,uo DAVIS for the control OF the state
Cen,raI Committee, there was every ap-
nearance of harmony and enthusiasm W
day The two contested uis'iiSeS 49,,
decided in favor OF the DICK caitul '...'t.
and this showed that the State .ohlii.ls
aiI' .nnd seventeen for Dick and Tour TOT
KurtZ. o,,,, corgratu-
lated on the result, but all the ueiesas,
were seeking admittance 10 ms a t,,,sn
rents for conferences. Governor push
Mi not only accepted the situation COM
nIacently before the convention assem-
bied nv having friendly consultations
With senator Hanna. but ne also HIaee
a strong speech OF acceptance IN M a.
vention. When Governor Bushnell ue-
ci,red ..In spite of the statements OF thr
Democratic press. | accept there was
In the organization OF the state Central
Committee in the afternoon, oo'erhVI
pushneli named the vice-chairmen. wniie
senator Hanna selected the chairman aho
"a" senator Hanna returned TO Cleveland
this afternoon, and will soon be back IN
49, until tomorrow The two leaders
Nd a friendly meeting before separating.
md n is understood that they have
cached an agreement on the organization
NJ the state Executive Committee.
The feature Of the convention was ths
sneech OF Senator Hanna. Governor
Rnshnell. Lieutenant Governor Jones. and
others who spoke had been frequently
heard. but Senator Hanna was mol
known before In his own State as an ora
TOR. although he had for years peeh ~
coruixed as a leader In management anc
oreanization. His delivery was eloquent
and forcible. and he captured the conven
tIon by his commanding oratcry. He Wal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
OVERWHELMINGLY FOR BRYAN.
Fusion In Iowa Of Democrats S''>''
PcuubIicans, and Pop"iis's'

Drs MONIES, IA June ZS'-lhe
Democratic state Convention ad)ourheu
earlv this evening, having completed us
work The two allied convenuoh5-'he
silver Republicans and Populists-coih-
Melted their work slightly in advance
The three factions were after much con-
troversy. able to agree on one PLATFORM,
With free silver as the main IDEA ana
80 ,icket composed of two Democrats,
TWO silver Republicans. and one Popu-
LIST The ticket will be placed on the
official ballot under the name Demo
cratic"
when this became known there was
q split i'm the Populist convention the
middle-of-the-road faction. under the
leadership of A. w. c. Weeks, walking
out. ,oo
the seceders numbered probably 100
Of the delegates. General ). u. Nea-
ver's faction remained with The Demo
crots whereupon ne was bitterly de-
nouncod. But for this rupture the union
of III the free silver forces would have
been complete. The ticket is as follows:
covernor-F. +. White OemocraD.
Keokuk county
Tset,tenant- Governor-B. A. Plummer
silver Republican, Winnebago county.
Judge Supreme Court. G. hinne
nemocraO, Polk county.
Railroad Commissioners. Is. Gray
PopulisO. Dallas county.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
G. f. Rhinehart silver Republican,, Jas
per county.
The sentiment was almost overwhelm-
lngly for Bryan. Every reference TO ms
name was greeted with lusty cheering.
His picture was repeatedly displayed ana
every time an orator pointed To-
ward II there was applause. There was
40 onarter given TO the gold Democrats.
,rbe silver element Of the party had its
own way In all the proceedings. l..
nciut OF numbers Il was one OF the
largest Democratic conventions ever held
in this city, and in point OF enthusiasm
n will compare favorably with any OF
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
THE TONER,

enthusa sticalIy cheered. and congratu-
lated more on his effort to-day than on
his triumph OF yesterday The ticket, az
nominated. is as follows:
Governor-Asa w. Bushnell,
Lieutenant Goyernor-A. w. Jones.
Supreme Judge-Jacob F. Burkett.
Attorney Gencral--FTank Monnett. '
State Treasurer-Samuei Campbell.
The platform reaftirms the principles In
the national platform, endorses the adj
ministration. synipathizes with Cuba, and
favors Hawaiian annexation. President
Clevelands ORDER extending the civil-ser.
vice act beyond its purport and Intent
Is denounced; reforms inaugIrated in the
Pension Bureau are commended. a nation-
al board OF arbitration is favored, ana
Governor Bushnell and Senators Panna
and Foraker are endorsed
The platform concludes as follows: De-
string to continue such representation. and
approaching his services to the party.
and to the State and nation. and hts emil
nent and proven fitness for the position.
we endorse the candidacy OF the Hon.
Marcus ~ Hanna for United states sem
ator. to succeed himself. and pledge the
support Of the party I'm the next General
Assembly to his election TO both the
short and long terms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24

Yale Wins on the Hudson-RecOrds
Broken.

POVGHKEEPSIE. y. Y, June o.
Three crews of freshmen on the Hudson
this evening smashed 10 smlthereens all
previous records for freshmen on two
mile course and put up one Of the hottest
INTERCOLLEGIATE races ever Witnessed IN
this country. crew or sturdy faie
freshmen rowed the two-mile course IN
9 minutes 1872 seconds tribe lighter
crew OF Harvard freshmen fought them
every inch OF the way, and finished u
trhe over two lengths behind them IN
s:26h and the Cornell freshmen. whose
college record Is that none OF It's fresh.
men crews has ever been beaten before
finished length behind Harvard, In 92sia
The best previous record for two miies
was g;il. made by the Columbia freshmen
crew Of 1894. at New London. IN isyl:
While the conditions here are better FOL
fast time than they are upon the Tha-'es.
and while, therefore, some small allow
ance should be made for the much octtef
exhibition today, to-day's race was
crews having lowered the record, the last
crew i'm the race-Cornell-dolns so by
H. seconds. All three OF the crews useo
every pound OF power In their boats at
every stage Of the two miles. and eacn
crew at some period OF the race was
in the lead.
The victory OF to-day is looked upon by
the crowds here tonight as being In some
mea sure indicative OF the result OF FRI
DAYS big Varsity race. IL Is not con-
tended that the order or finish will be the
same for Mr. Lehman, Of Harvard, has
ali along said that his freshmen had been
badly neglected. and could not be looked
upon as a representative freshman crew
on the contrary. the Yale crew OF young
sters has been SAID to be more sure OK
| Courtney's Cornell crews have had equa
attention paid TO them. The chances
| therefore. as picked out tonight. are that
| the order OF Fridays finish IL likely te
| be Harvard. Yale. and Cornell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
DIG AND EXCITING FIRE.
Panic Among Working Giris-Vniuo
of school Drill.

NEW YORK, June pa fire that caused
a loss of S25O0c0 and called out most Oh
the fremen In the city broke out THIS
afternoon in the large seven-story build
ing at the northwest corner of Greenwich
and L,aight streets. The flames taxed the
firemen TO their utmost. ana the interior
of the building was destroyed. Inc nIst
floor and basement were occupied py inc
wholesale wine and liquor nim OF ID.
Dreyfus q Co.. and from the second noor
to the roof r. T.. Detz < Co. carried IN
the manufacture OF metal lamps, lanterns.
and OIL and gas-stoves. THIS concern
has a branch In Chicago.
Adjoining the building on the west ano
extending back. forming an Il AROUND
IT. is the United States bonded Warehouse
of Walker & Williams. Hundreds OF par
rels of spirits and whiskey are stored in
the warehouse and the flremen kept their
attention directed toward this building
and prevented It's catching hre.
The second floor Of the burned ouiiding
was utilized as tho office OF K. +. Dietz
& CO. and on the third floor was their
shipping department. The fourth floor
was the packing department., the nftn
floor was the iapanning and painting de-
partment and the two top floors were
occupied by the soldering and machinery
| departments. one hundred and nfteen
hands were employed by the concern, ana
OF this number fifteen were young women
and girls.
(
( broke out on the third floor in a small
| storage-room. The first intimation was
| at l:3j p NJ. when the automatic nre
| signal sounded. Then smoke was seen
| coming out of the storage-room. and the
| alarm was given to the workmen ans
| women I'm the building. The young wo.
| men became palic-stricken. but were all
| rescued The fire spread with alarming
! rapidty, and dense smoke soon nied tne
| streets 80 as to hamper the firemen IN
| their work. The water-tower was put
| into use. and poured hundreds Of tons or
| water into the building. while dozen
| large streams were being thrown by the
l engines The flames soon reached the
l nth and sixth floors. where the varnlsn,
oils and resin were stored, and then
| greatly Increased I'm volume.
| The halters of horses In an adjoining
| stable were cut and the animals were
| driven into the street. where they ran
| wildly about, scattering people In every
! direction.
| Primary School II is just back Of the
| burned building. Two hundred and nifty
| little scholars were I'm the school when
| the fire broke out. The scholars were
| marched into the main room. where the
/ principal kept them quiet for a time by
| telling them stories. The whistiing OF the
) engines and the ringing OF bells was
| finally TOO much for them. however. and
! they became uneasy. Then they were
ordered 10 rise and sing America" They
obeyed. and thus drowned out the noise
made by the firemen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
TOBACCO TAN INCREASE.
Probability OF Its Prevcntion-Pro-
lection for snssnfras OIL.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-(Special)-
Representative Lamb was in conference
again to-day with Senators Ekins. of
West Virginia, and Pritchard. Of North
Carolina, in reference to the proposed
amendment to the tariff bill increasing
the internal revenue tax on manufac-
tured tobacco. These senators have been
promised by the Republican managers
of the bill that when the tobacco
schedule is reached in the Senate the
amendments shall be carefully cOnsid-
cred in caucus before any action is taken
by the Senate. In the mean time. Sena-
tor Daniel IS carefully watching the
fight and has his Democratic colleagues
well i'm hand, and ready with him 10
make solid opposition TO the amendment.
He has also interested Senator Teller
and others Of the Silver Republicans in
the fight. and hopes TO defeat the
amendment. should the Republican
Steering Committee determine TO press IL.
Representative Lamb also brought to
the attention of Senator Pritchard the
fact that the manufacture OF sassafras-
oil was an important Industry IN VIZ
ginia. and he requested him ana Sena-
tor Elkins TO use their best influences
TO have ii properly protected. The SEN
ator promised to go before the senate
Committee having charge Of the tariff
hill. at their meeting tonight and urge
fhat such an adequate duty be placed on
Unmarried sassafraS-ou as VIII protect
the nome manufacturers.
The Republican squabbie over the post
mastership at Newport News was
brought TO a close by the appointment
Of klr. Fred. Reed. OF that city, whose
nomination was sent in to-day. ms II
claimed 10 be a victory for the BoWdeh
saction in the Second District. Mr.. w.
/ II Eonllins was the candidate OF Colonel
| William Lamb and DR.. Richard WISE
1 hotb Of whom had used al heir IN
/ euance I'm behalf of Mr.. Hopk rs.
Colonel James $. Browning, OF Poca-
/ hontas. Is here to-day.
NORTH CAROLINIAN.
senator Pritchard. Of North Carolina
,,.as at the White House this morning
and presented II. A. Gudger, Adiutant-
/ General Cowles. and John p. Cramer'
/ an onnlicants for consular appointments
i Later In the day he had private CONFER
NC with the President in reference 10
/ the annointment of Gudger. NotWlth-
ston5ina the scmi-oH'ciai announcement
~ 4h. contrary 10 other con uldI a|-
! nointmerts will be made at ms liiHe'
There is authority tor the sta'Ciie"t - -
/ Gudger's appointment as consul propaD-S
AT Dundee. will be made soon. Mr
| Gudger will remain here, in anticipation
| of an early appointment.
The appointment of T. A. HoLton "a. a.
United States District-Attorney Tor the
/ ,rostern District of North Carolina was
NOT sent in to-day, owing 10 the douO'
/ az 10 whether it can be properly hduS
mill after the resignation OF Geherd'
/ Glenn. the present incumbent taxes el'
/ feet. August lst 1t IS minated III lhe
! Attorney Generals office that the APP
pointment may so over uh'i "i''i ''''
/ adjournment of Congress-
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nh. masonic Home Celebration.

The entertainment given by tne iaui ss
of the Masonic Home Auxiliary at me
Hornn Tuesday evening was very credit
able success. and the CONGRATULATIONS que
fbese kindly ladies are TO be second ohIy
10 tho CONGRATULATIONS due those 400 upon
their being so fortunate as 10 J @t1ehu wa
one feature Of the evening whlch We
~, 30 mems a minor one was the game
Of baseball between the boys ,r,t OF the, the
home and Squire Jones's Pets. me pen
nont was holly contested. but resulted IN
s ~ score of 10 to in favor Of the little
boys i'm gray. The home team mas peeI,
yeTy nroud OF their signal victory; All
tbe more so. because at their hands alone
have the Pets experienced defeat.
Two little girls who live at the home.
Tho Misses King and McCabe-also lent
their aid i'm rendering the entertainment
complete and pleasant by a song ana
recitation. 49,. ,o~oo uos
80 under her care by a donation OF
two barrels of flour and four punches sol OF
bananas from Mr.. Bliiey. Mr.. Harvey.
NJ florist has sent them a large nuHDei
~ niants. and has promised more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
PHuADELPHIA AND THE SOUTH.
ouaker CITY Action on Proposed
Withdrawal of Ocean :. >. Co.

PHILADELPHIA, June pa special
meeting of the members Of the Maritime
Commercial. Grocers and other eN-
changes was held in the Bourse to-day,
70 consider the proposed withdrawal by
the Ocean Steamship Company of its d.
rect service between Savannah ana TINS
civ. President Bartol OF the Bourss'
called the meeting 10 ORDER. Nlllian X.
rucner. secretary Of the Board or Trade,
stated that one OF the Few cohhectins
links between Philadelphia and one OF the
most important southern ports was about
10 he broken. THE proposed move OF tne
ocean Steamship Company, the speaker
said '.is from the best Information AT
hand an ARRANGEMENT between the pres
ent company and another company 10 IL
vert the commerce OF TINS cry 10 the
norts OF Baltimore and New YORK.
ft,olonel James formerly of the Ocean
Steamship Company, stated thd' the cont-
many had been losing money Tor sone
lime and unless the pennsylvania rail-
rnad would give the steamship company
tho tame backing the Raltimore and ONO
company extends, the result must be loss
of trade TO Philadelphia.
Frank Heywood editor or Southern Pro-
gress representing the commercial bodies
Of Savannah and six other southern ports
stated that the South was ready TO join
hands with philadelphia In establishing
a new line of steamships between Phild-
delnhia and the South Before adjourn
ing 10 meet four weeks hence, resoil-
lion was adopted. calling Tor the appoint
ment of "A committee OF nfteen members
nv the chairman OF this meeting. the
committee 10 consist or one mefnbei~ironi
each trade association. sald committee 70
consider all facts In connection win me
Savannah service, ana 10 report 70 ti'7
,nan,ing within four weeks from this date,
with such recommendation as 1t may see
~ 10 make