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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Affairs in Buckingham.

NEW STORE, VA, May Especial
The continued drought which has been
a source Of sreat uneasiness to the farm
ers Of this section. is broken at last' ana
last night a heavy shower fell.
The crops. with tho exception OF wheat
which is somewhat affected by chlnch
hug. are all good. and promise plentiful
harvest =,
The fruit Is all killed in some locali-
ties. but at this place, as usual, II was
not Injured by the frost, and from pres
ent indications, / think there Will be an
abundance Of fruit OF all kinds.
Tho wild strawberry crop VIII be unus-
ually large.
Mrs. w. L. Gillian, who has for some
time been in Richmond at the Virginia
Hospital, under the treatment or Dr.
TAYLOR, and afterwards spent several
weeks with her cousin, Mrs John Munce'
has returned 10 her homo near this place
much improved in health.
Mrs. r. NJ. Anderson. OF Andersonville.
is stfl in Richmond under the care OF
DR.. James White. Mrs Anderson IS suf-
fering from a throat affection. which has
been troubling her for several months
This makes her fourth visit 10 Rich
mond within the last six months, and 1t
Is hoped that this will be her last. foi
treatment. as she is much improved.
The Rainbow Circle Of Kings Daugh-
ters gave an entertainment at the Auro-
"a Vista School house at Andersonville
on Easter Monday, which was well pa
tronized and which was remuneratiye
success.
Mr.. Howard Lewis. OF Howardsvllle
spent a night or two with friends at this
place this week.
Mr.. Lewis is much interested in the
minerals Of the county. and considers
some Of the specimens very fine.
Mr.. Edward c. McCraw. OF Bristol
Tenn. Is at his home near this place on
a visit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Newmnn-PreStOn.

BRISTOL. VA. May 1.-Special.-
The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
Preston. Spencer street. was the scene Of
a pretty home wedding on Thursday
morning. when Miss Jennie Fairman
Preston was married 10 Mr.. Thomas J.
Newman, Dr. s. r. Preston. Of Green
vile, S. c., officiating.
The parlor was tastefuliy decorated
with palms and ported plants and cut
flowers, forming a beautiful bank. before
which the bridal party stood. The
ceremony was simple but impressive and
beautiful.
The bridal couple left Immediately for
Lynchburg and other points In Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

sreat-grandfa;her would have felt proud
Of him. Master Robert Daniel. the fine
little son Of Mr.. J. n. V. Daniel, person
ated Edmund Randolph. making cap
uyating speech In acceptance Of the APP
poi"'heht or first Attorney Mas
yer Dahlel. az well as Master Lyons. was
ioudly applauded Little Page SheiDurne
as Mt rage. sang the national hyInn
charmingiy. Then little Miss Inez
GoodWyn really covered herself win
holors by her recitation, How Grandma
Danced The Minuet." She also sang III
response 70 an encore. comm Thro' the
aye Then came the minuet' lea ny
Mary Narield Cronshaw as Miss warner
and handhome little Robert Minor "a
shell as Co,oncl Robert Randolph. Inc
other dancers. lovely little parry, We
Master Land0n Mason. as MI. reoIsc
Mason; Miss Henningham Lyons, Ms
Patrick Henry: Miss Hlnsie GlazeoIoOh'
Mr.. Robert Roane; Miss Cora Harrison,
Mrs. Heath: Master Peyttn, Ut Dlsiu
Ramsey; Mrs. Louise Harrison Mrs'
Richard Bland: Miss Elizabeth hin-'
Mrs. Kent Master Grayson Dashieh' ~
Mortimer: Miss Inez GOODWIN, NIT. nu
mund Pondloton: Miss Josephine Iue".y,
as Mrs. Robert Alexander; Little Masss 49,,
Peyton. Mr.. Dabney Carr; Master o'ePn-
en- Putney as Il. Keen Withors.
The ladies' Of the local memorial socie-
ties and all who co-operated with tnein
in presenting the scenes and lhciuehls
Of the Cuban War" deserve nearly co"-
gratulations upon the pleasant entertain
ment. and all their friends VIII resre.
with them that the affair was not
greater financial success.
Last week Mrs. Hunter Mcclure en-
tertained party Of ladies at an elegant
luncheon in honor Of Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee
and her sister. Mrs. Alexander f. ROD
ertson, Of Stanton. 1t is delightful TO
the friends OF the charming wife Oh
the gallant Consul-General 10 nave her
back again.
After May 9Th. Mrs. r. II. Sduiob, or
Brooklyn. y. Y, will be the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Francis b. lsaacs' No.
Ills Park avenue.
The Young Ladies' Society OF Grace
church has purchased the privilege OF
serving refreshments on the jamestown
excursion, on May 18th. under the nus
pices of the Association for the Preserva-
ton Of Virginia Antiquities. These pop
ular ladies are well known for their ELL
cient work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Cineograph al the Academy.

The cincograph, as one OF the new ma,
chimes for reproducing life-sized animated
pictures Of everyday occurrences Is Gait
ed. began an engagement OF three nights
and Tuesday matinee AT the Academy OF
Music last evening before small audi
ence. ,.,
A graphophone gave various selections
of both vocal and instrumental music
between the pictures, which were nu-
merOus.
There were several bitches I'm the work
ing of the cineograph. rendering few
OF the scenes in an incomplete way The
manager said that n sprocket wheel In
the delicate machinery had broken. which
caused the trouble.
The majority OF the scenes went very
well. especially Feeding the Pigeons,
inauguration Day on Pennsyivania Ave
nue." Wash Day" The Seaside. The
Lehlgh Valley Railroad Express" and a
number OF scenes OF street happenings
including views OF patrol wagons. nre en-
gines and sleighing parties.
An accurate reproduction Of the late
Corbett- Fitzsmmons prize fight Is prom
ised. possibly Monday night. surely on
Tuesday night, and duplicate OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
THE loan EXHIBITTON.
some of the Attractions for the Week-The
Visitors.

The attendance at the Loan Exhibition
was somewhat decreased on yesterday
by the inclement weather.
Those that were there. however, were
loud i'm their praise of the wonderfully
interesting collection which is bound TO
appeal to the taste of all who have any
appreciation for the history OF our past
or love for the productions Of art.
Ii should be born i'm mind that this eN-
hibition is not antiquarian only but con-
sists largely of objects Of artistic interest
While many of the representative and
most cultured people of Richmond have
seized the opportunity OF enjoying such
a treat as the exhibition affords, the
wonder is that in city like this there
are so many who have been Indifferent
to its attractions.
The Exhibition will be kept open until
Thursday night and on each evening
there will be some entertainment of spe-
cial interest and on each afternoon the
usual teas.
The presentation of stereopticon views
II old Virginia homes and churches,
which attracted so much attention, Will
he repeated by special request on Mon
day or Tuesday evening. Further notice
as TO the exact time will be duly given
through the newspapers.
Upon other evenings ;here will be mu-
sic including old tunes once familiar but
now seldom heard.
There are no expenses In connection
with the exhibition except the small fee
of admission and sale OF catalogues.
Among the visitors last evening was
the Rev. Frank Page. of Waco, Texas,
a brother Of DR.. Thomas Nelson Page,
of Washington.
Other visitors were the Misses Houston,
Mr.. cambridge Spotswood. Mr.. holland,
Mr.. Herbert w Claiborne. Miss Robins.
Mr.. Hunt. Of Philadelphia; Mr.. Merri-
wether Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Tinsley Mr..
Harvey Miss Conway, of Rappahannock
Miss williamson. Mrs. Peasants, Miss
Neale, Miss Tatum. Mrs. sutton Mrs.
Lightfoot Wormley, Mrs. Adair Pleas
ants, Mrs Carter and Miss Diana Duyai.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Randolph Literary Society.

Last night was the date set for the an
nual election or officers OF the Randolph
Literary Society, which resulted as fol-
lows:
Messrs. Lee Crutchreld. president
John Gibson. yice-president: Elbin Folkes.
secretary; John y. Lightfoot. treasurer;
Crump Tucker. censor and critic: j. NJ.
n. Allen. sergeant-at-arms
The secretary then proceeded 10 the de-
bate which was upon the question: Re
solved. That Socialism Has Its Redeemng
features" After the subject had been
discussed by the regular debaters. Mr..
Frye. an old member OF the society. who
was present. was called upon. and re-
sponded In an interesting manner.
The next meeting is at SIS p. NJ.
Saturday, May sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
To Appoint Superintendent.

The State Board of Education will con-
vene at noon on Saturday, May 18th. In
the executive chamber. The Board con-
sists OF Governor O'Ferrall. Attorney
General r Taylor Scott and Hon. John
f. Massey. Superintendent OF Public In
struction. Mr.. John A. McGilvray is the
secretary. The Board will be in session
for several days n order to appoint SUI
penintendents OF public schools for the
various cities and counties.
The positions where there IS no con-
test will first be filled. but II IS thought
that in some localities quite fight for
the appointments will be made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May /
Special.-At East Belmont" Keswick.
va. the beautiful home OF Mr. Isaac
Lorg. at o'clock this morning fire de-
stroyed a large office in the yard The
danger. but the neighbors succeeded In
conquering the flames before they reach
ed the building. Cause OF the fire I'M
known. but supposed TO be Of incendiary
origin.
Since last evening coplous showers OF
rain have fallen. and all vegetation seems
to leap for joy. and farmers wear cheer
full smile In anticipation OF an abundant
grass, grain and fruit crop
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Freight Clerks Meet.

The Freight Clerks Association had its
regular monthly meeting in Central Hail.
Fifth street between Broad and Marshall
last night.
There was large attendance OF MEM
bers OF the association. and much Inter
est was manifested.
The association having decided 10 In
clude I'm its membership all railroad.
steamboat and steamship clerks. many
new members were added to its roll last
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Oxford Republicans.

OXFORD, n. c.. May i-Speoiai.-rhe
Republicans OF oxford held a secret meet
ing Friday night, and nominated ticket
which they call the Citizens Iic~eI
for tho municipal election next Monday.
Mr.. Thornwell Lanier, who was deleatea
I'm the Democratic convention Tor Mayor
was chosen as the Republican nominee
for Mayor. Democrats were nominated
for commissioners also on the same
Ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

IN spend their honeymoon, after which
they Will return 10 Bristol 10 reside.
The bride is related 20 many prominent
peoplo In the state. She Is a lady or
winning disposition and a fayorlte In So
cial circles.
Among those in attendance were Or.
and Mrs Robert j. Preston. Of Maine,
DR.. S. b. Preston. OF South Car
DINA; Mrs. John c. Summers, OF
Montgomery and Miss Isa Preston. OF
Walnut Grove.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Charged With Stealing a Cow.

Charles Walker, q colored boy. seven
teen years of age. was arrested yester-
day on the charge OF stealing cow from
q. A. Schleiser. O. Justice OF the peace,
living near tho Old Market.
The COW was recovered and the boy
taken to the Second station
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

broken wheel Is now on the way. TO ar
rive here to-day.
The graphophone was very entertaining,
producing popular songs, marches, md
other pleasing melodies In interesting
fashion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Photographed the Mystery.

The mysterious hand which has appear
ed on q window in the residence or ME-.
n. e. Woods. at No. III east Clay street
has heen photographed by Dr. William Il.
Tavlor. The negatives have not yet been
developed, but Or. Taylor thinks he has
a good photograph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Maior Slaurhter's Condition.

The condition OF Major NJ. Slaughter,
who is at the Virginia Hospital unoer
treetment after his recent stroke OF
PARALYSIS was reported 10 be unchanged
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
Valuable Rain

sTAUNTON. VA, May Especial
Forty-eight hours OF rain has been
worth thousands OF dollars TO the farm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

Miss Adele williams, who Is now IN
Atlanta Is expected to return next week.
Early in June she will san Tor EuropS
ON a three-months' sketching TOUR III
various directions brilliant future IS
nronhesied for Miss Williams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

crash came. Flying debris struck him
on the head, tearing It open down ~
the end Of the nose. He was quickly
removed In an ambulance and his in
juries may prove fatal
AT 2ss0 o'clock the fire, though still
burning fiercely, was practically under
control, ard''at o'clock with the ex-
cfptien Of patches Of burning embers
had been extfnguished. Nothing was
left Of the two top floors, but the broken
waIrf, while the three lower floors suf-
fered damage from water and falling
debris. Tire fire came so suddenly tnat
the Wabash company was prevented
from saving anything. Every reco-!
In the Office Of the chief engineer
rights of way real estate deeds and
surveys of every descTption-was de-
stroyed. An officer of the company es-
tlmated their loss at 100000. Real es-
tate men place the valuation of the
bsilding at $4,000, with 80 per cent.
loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
NOTHING WARLIKE IN THE NOTE.
Woodfori's Gable Received Giving the SUBJ
stance of Spains Reply.

s''''e Vi 'p.'i' iePi'.
washington OCT. -S'-lne event or
yesterday at the state department was
the receipt Of the long-expected cable
gram from United States Minis
fer woodford at Madrid ,rarsr,i+,i,,
the renr,- or thu S,o,isb ,o,.ar,,,,o,,, =,
80. .....;, :, ~, -.
Vi
peaee Ia Sopa. iniS MESSAGE pesah 10
some III lhstalirnents at Q CLOCK Tues
day right and it was neawly noon yes
teTday before ii was all in hand at the
state department. 1t was not the length
of the message that occupied the wires
all or that time, but the fact that 1t was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
SALE OF THE UNION PACIFIC.
VIII Take Place Next Monday and THAT oi
the Kansas Pacific Dec. -.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Attorney Gen
eral McKenna fully ccnfirmad the state
ments heretofore made in these dis
patches as to the recent offer OF the re-
organization committee and its accept
ance by the government. by which the
fun amount Of the governments claim
against the main line Of the Union Pa
cific road, principal and interest, is
guaranteed. This amount is something
in excess of SJS. 600 000 and includes out
standing government bonds issued in aid
of the road to the amount Of S19, ,O16, 5I2.
OF this sum sis,519.512 becomes due on
jar. /. 1885. ard 50, Isl, 600 on JAM /. 1889
| Whether or not the reorganiZation's
original bid Of $4,000 eco holds goods TO
a proportiOnate share as to the Kansas
Pacific road is an open question. The
master in chancery fixed this amount al
| approximately S5, 600 coo. and the conten-
tion undoubtedly will be that the guar
antee offer as to this amount holds good.
! This question, however is regarded as
Of little or no consequence, as it is con-
Ederuy expected that at the Kansas Pa
ciflc sale-which odoubt will take place
on Dec. 1.-THE reorganization commit
tee will bid up to the full amount OF the
! r.
gage bonds. Its interests, II is said,
| would compel il to 90 this. II by any
| chance. however. the committees bid
should fail short Of the full amount Of
the governments claim it is almost GER
tain that the government Itself. acting
under the authority conferred by the act
of 1857, will be prepared to bid in the
property. No such contingency. it is
stated is likely to arise. ard the state
ment is made from high official sources
that the ret result of the deal with the
reorganization committee will undoubt-
edly be tte realization OF the fuli amount
Of the governments claim against both
the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific
reads.
The next move of the government TO-
ward a final settlement of the whole
bond-aided railroad question, ii is said.
; viii be the institution or proceedings
lagairst The Contra! Pacific road Tie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

Milwaukee. Wis, Oct. 2S The
second aud last business session
o, the Society of the Army of
the Tennessee was devoted TO
receiving the reports Of COM
mittees. That recommending To-
ledo as the next place of meeting
was adopted. as was that choosing
Gen. John G. Black, OF Illinois, ora
tor ut the next meeting. with w. X.
Hefrern, OF iowa. alternate. Tho
present 'ili 'eTs were reelected for the
ensuing year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
GEO. n. PULLMAN,S Will.
Gives S1jO,000 To Charities and 81 ,2O0,O0o
for Erec Training school.

Chicago, Oct. 2S.-The will of the late
Geo. NJ. Pullman was filed in the probate
court yesterday afternoon. The docu-
ment devises to the widow the home
stead on Prairie avenue and all furnish
ings; also $4,000 the first year after his
death and the income Tom $3.50, 900
during her life. His daughter Florence
receives Castle Rest in the Thousand
Islands and all fixtures there. Florence
and Harriet also receive Sl,C0o coo each,
which is placed in trust.
George II. Pullman. JR. and Walter
Sanger Pullman. sons. are to receive
an income Cf 5000 a year eaCi. Royal
Henry Pullman and James NJ. Pullman.
brothers. and Helen Pullman West and
Emma Pullman Fiuhrer, sisters. are to
receive sJ0. coo each. To another brother.
Charles I. Pullman, s25.G00 is be-
qucathed. Provision is made for grand
children. nephews. riaces and some of
Mr.. Pullman's faithful employees and
servants.
To the Chicago Historical society. the
Chicago Orphan asylum. the. Home for
the FrienG,ess. the Humane society, the
Newsboys ard Bootblacks' horne and
other institutions. $4,000 each is be-
queathed. the sum agEreCat!Gg $780,
coo The sum OF si-2Jo.GG0 is set aside for
the establishment Of a free manuel
training sChOl In Pullman.
The total value of the estate is shovr
by the petition fer letters testGrne rtary
to be $1,000, Geo. OF this amount 81. 500 Coz
is in personal property ard SS0o,000 i;
realty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
JusT 4 LIGHTED CIGARETTE.
Eut ~ Cost 81. Louis About 100000 aud
Probably a life.

81. Louis. oct. "a lighted cigarette
dropped by thourhticss clerk is sup
posed 60 have caused the fire which
yesterday afternoon practically gutted
the white stone building at the corner
of Seventh and Chestnut streets occu-
pied by the general Offices OF the Wa
bash railroad. At 1.25 o'clock. Just after
the clerks had rUturLei from their noon
recess and were beginning Work. the
fire broke out and the alarm was given.
Instantly there was n confused rush for
every means Cc exit. Fortunately the
stairways vera wide. The attic. where
'ho fire started. was stored with old
papers and documents. and within Eve
minutes WI rcesirg furnace. The
whole floor seemed II suddenly burst
into iilmcS in every part.
During all this excitement seven
young wNnen employed in one of the
inner mailing rooms on the fourth floor
had not been notified and We're still
working uucnnsciEusof their peril When
they dil discover their situation they
found to their horror that Il was i'm
possible iu reach the street, as the
stairway was burning fiercely. They
appt ared at the windows and a cry OF
horror went Cp from the streets. The
fire escape shouted the crowd, and the
young w.ren ,omprchcndlng disap-
pea-cd, and moment later climbed out
On the iron platform Of the escape. They
hesitatCd. but advancing flames gave
them Determination ara they started on
their descent, reaching the stree, in
safety as laundering cheer went IN.
when IL was seen that the entirs
building must go an order was given %
cat the electric wires. Dense thron,-
blocked every thoruuChfare. Without
warning the wires were clipped and II,
an instant the throngs we've madly fall.
i1E back as flashes Of blue and yellow
lightning syUttcred from the ends Of II,
deadly wires that came falling to th-
prouud. Nobody was injured. but a Wiz.
struck horse. killing il in its track i,
At 1:50 O'Clock the roof fcll with cras,,
y. II. Field. n clerk. was arryinE som.
books from the .tisst- floor when tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
u. low E&YeY.

New Orleans, Oct. 2S.-Indications
for record breaking day in the fe-
yer situation were excellent this FORE
noon. At 10 o'clock there we're Is
new cases and six deaths. The heavy
increase, particularly in the mum ber
Of deaths, is attributed to the chilly
nights and warm days. At o'clock
there were SO new cases and five
deaths.
Mo bile. Oct 2S.-Seven new cases
and two deaths from yellow fever is
today's record.
Memphis, Oct. 2S.-Five new cases
and two deaths from yellow fever to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

Chicago, Oct. 2S,-The hearing be-
fore the Congregational council In
tho matter Of the position OF Rev. G.
o. Brown by the Bay district confer
day. The session was occupied with
DR.. Browns reply to the statement
made yesterday By representatives Of
the Bay conference. He held the ac-
tirn of that conference was irregular
spd its findings sunwarranted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

government mas conteh6ed that this read
Is already in default, and therefore sub
yect to FORECLOSURES; but in any event it is
said that the racd must default on the
1st of EeXt January. On the first of the
present month the Central Pacific debt
to the government eggree atei SCI. 81. .463.
Of which amount s25 5.239. .S42 is unpaid in
terest and the remainder principal. In
ala of this road the government now has
outstanding sl9, 9,s11.120 in bonds. Of which
sl0.61i.120 fall due on Jan. l rext, and
&C. Ie1, Geo cn Jan. !, 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28
Royal Arch Mascns.

Chicago, Oct. zS.--The grand chap
ter Of Royal Arch Masons of Illinois
co omnenoed its 4S.h annual convoca-
tion today. Grand High Priest f.
G. Winslow, Of Jacksonville. pre-
sided. Reports OF Grand Treasurer
Egan and Grand Secretary Barnard
were read and showed the chapter
to be in q il0urishipg condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

Christiana. Oct. zS.-Arctio tx
plorer B-akmo proposes TO sail for
Prince CHARLES promontory TO inves-
iiga:e reports Of whaling ship hsv-
ing sighted Andree's balloon fl ,ating
GEAR there there. SSpt. IS, Capt.
sverdrup. Nansen's commander. dee;
not c;edit the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

Meeker, Col, Oct. 2S.-SnAke Riv-
er advices confirm the reported kill
ing of seven Indians BY game war
dens. Warden Lyttle. now In Coyote
Basin. says the settlers have gathered
at Vsughn's ranch. and are much
alarmed over the situation. The re.
port ssys the Indians resisted arrest
and fred the first shots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-28

Kansas City, Oct. 2S.-The morn
ing session Of the annual meeting
Of the Army and Navy union was
secret. The summary dismissal yea
terday OF Past National Commander
j. B. Morton and the dishonorable
discharge Of Daniel A. Brennan, had
not. it was said, closed that incident.
Rumors of further sensations are
rife