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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Mss Letter 10 We'd.


The following marriage licenses were
issued by the clerk of the Hastings Court
Yesterday morning.
j. Eugene Ewing and Temple T.. Berry
VIM. T. Thurston and LOttie NJ. Tu-
lane.
Moses Stein and Rosa 4. Cooper.
VIM. Ford. Jr.. and Molie NJ. Daniel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Change In Passenger Rates Via Bay Line
James River Route.

on and after Monday. December 10Th.
Passenger Rates via Bay Lane. James
River Route. will be as follows:
Kicnmond TO Baltimore, one way......s2J0
Richmond 10 Baltimore and return. 400
Richmond to Baltimore. second class. 80
Richmond 10 Old Point. $50
Round Trip tickets will be limited 10
December 18th.
For State room reservation and other
information, apply to
H. NJ. BOYKIN.
General Agent. sse east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Ford Daniel.

The marriage of Miss Mollie NJ. Daniel
and Mr.. William Ford. Jr., OF this CITY,
took place last hight M O'Clock al the
residence Of the brides parents 'O3 north
Twenty-seventh street The ceremony
nastor OF East-End church. and the ush-
crs were Messrs. Roy Ford and Harry l.;
Smith.
The bride looked very handsome in
suit of dark green ladies' cloth, ana car
ried a bouquet Of white carnations.
TIE wedding was quiet nome an
witnessed only 10y near relatives and in
innate friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Ford will reside at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. S. L. Daniel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

The returns in question have not te.n
made 10 this Office. and have ~iitt'1 10
Mr.. Houghton TO that effect.
Yours truly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Sterling Silver.

The largest assortment OF Genuine Ster-
ling Silver Novelties at wonderful clear
anCe prices.
Genuine Sterling Silver Nail Files and
Button Hooks. extra long fully &c
worth 7jc. for Observation-Disclosures. OCS
m Sterling SLY slyS err. Embroidery Fo9 and soc
Sterling Silver Letter Seals for. 25c.
Sterling Silver Bells for CardS, ~
Parties, now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Cut-glass Vinegarettes with Ster &, no
ling Silver tops, 20 now II i.OO
Cut-glass Salve Boxes. with Sterling
Silver Tops, from f2c. up.
Hat Brushes. with Sterling Back. oQc
for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SOS
Exquisite Sterling Silver Glove Stretch
ers. fully worth $3.50. 10 go nowS. -
at ....'''.'.'....'....'...''. '...''.'..~ 'CS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
nr NcGnire

DIR. Hunter Mcclure who has been
very much better last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Tn Cure Cold In One Day.

rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fail
TO cure. 25c. The genuine has La .. =.
an aach Ia hlet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
ESSEX.

ESSEN.
Tappahannock. Va. oct. ]. 1881
Dear Sir.-I am in receipt or your let
ter OF the 18th instant stating that so FAR
as returns In your office show T. IL. Gar
row. inspector Of oysters for this county.
has failed to make the assessment OF
tax on planted oysters and shells for the
years 1896 and 1897.
In reply | have TO stats that no re-
turns for the years mentioned have been
made to my office, although I have re-
peatedly called his attention TO the law
and urged him TO make the returns.
II seems to me proceedings should be
taken against this officer. and 7 will
therefore hand your letter to the County
Court Judge. Yours respectfully
II. SOUTHWORTH.
Clerk Essex County Court.
Hon Morton Marye, Auditor Public Ac-
counts.
LANCASTER.
Lancaster Va, oct. -, 1897.
Hon NJ Marye. Auditor:
Dear Sir-Replying to yours OF 10Th in
slant inquiring concerning assessments
OF oysters and inspectors on planted oys-
ters and shells. viii say that the in
spectors YOU name have not made their
mention. have written 10 them and
hone they will do so without further de-
lay. Yours truly.
WILLIAM Chiffon, Clerk.
PRINCESS ANNE.
Princess Anne Courthouse Va,
November 81 1897.
Mr. J. B. Woodward. Auditors Office:
Dear Sir,-Yours came duly TO hand. l
have no report OF the assessment Of plant
ed oysters for lS95-lss6. After receiving
yours in regard to the assessment / nom
fled the oyster inspector and he Is now
making the assessment for 1897. II / can
serve you further let me know.
Yours respectfully,
o. r.. kELLUM.
MATHEWS.
Mathews. Va. Nov. H. 1851.
Colonel Morton Marye. Auditor OF Publlc
Accounts:
Dear Sir-In reply 10 your favor or the
18th instant. will state that no report has
been made 10 my ONCE by Captain Alex.
James OF assessments OF planted oysters
for the wears 1896 and 1897 I called Cap
tain James attention 10 your last letter.
think that he Is AZ work on the report
az this time Yours truly.
SANDS SMITH
NORFOLK.
Portsmouth Va. Oct. -. 'He1.
Mr.. ]. r. woodward. clerk. Auditors
once.
Dear sir.-Your favor OF the ioti In
slant inquiring as TO the returns OF &. l..
Houghton. oyster inspector. 10 70 hand'
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Kal|Dl3DD & Co.,
Great Price Sacrificed
CLEARANCE SALE.
But three days left
Before Xmas.
DOLLS! DOLLS!
Every Doll Must Be Sold, no
Matter what the Los is.

% Handsome. Large Jointed Dolls. fin
est RundiestOct Bisque. with real natur-
Al hair. Dolls actually worth up OSc
10 80. must go now al ........-. ~
Real French Kid-Body Dolls. with real
Bisque Head and Hands and natural
Curly Hair. Dolls stand fully p Inches
high and regularly worth SL@' SOC
must 20 now al ...........'.....'.'
I<id-Body Dolls. fully II inches tall,
with Bisque Head and Hands. dark ana
light hair Dolls that so To sleep and
Dolls that stay awake-all must 1Sc
80 now at .............'''.'..-'...' a
Fine Kld-body Dolls. with French
Bisque Head and Bisque movable arms;
has beautiful curly hair. and shoes ana
stockings. also fine Bisque-JOinted Dolls,
and dressed jonted Dolls. with real
Bisque Head. and worth up TO ,Ec
SOC. must all 90 now at.......... ~
] Small lot OF Rubber Dolls. with GRO
Chef Sack must now be closed &C
out at ..s..s.+s..s..s...s ss.sssssF+ss
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THE GOTERNOR RIGHT.
As to the Failure of Certain Oyster In
spectors to Make Reports.

The correctness of the statement OF
Governor OGerGall in his message to the
General Assembly as to the failure vi
certain oyster inspectors 10 make reports
Of panted oysters having been question
ed, the Governor addressed the following
letter TO Auditor Biarye.
Governors Office.
Richmond. Va. Dec. Ii, 1891
CclCnel Morton Marye. Auditor Public
Accounts:
Sir.-ln my late message t. the Gene
raj Assembly / made the following state
ment in reference 10 the reports Of plant
"a oysters by the inspectors:
nc reports have been made for either
1886 or 1897 by the inspectors Of the coun-
ties OF Essex. Lancaster. Mathews, and
Northampton. and the inspector for the
county CT Norfolk Is delinquent for 1871,
and the inspector OF Princess Anne Tor
1895. 1896 and 1897. l assume OF course.
that in all OF these six counties oysters
have been planted
This statement was based upon infor-
nation from your office.
observe that the correctness OF my
statement is denied by the Citizen. Of
Lancaster county, and the Cape Charles
Light. Of Northampton county. as TO their
respective counties.
VIII you please give me the facts as TO
all the counties named in my message?
Respectfully.
CHARLES 7. O'FERRALL.
Governor.
AUDITOR MARYE'S REPLY.
ONCE OF the
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
Richmond. Va. Dec. IS. 1897.
His Excelency. Charles r. O'Ferrall,
Governor of Virginia:
Sir.-ln response TO your favor OF yes
terday, | beg leave TO say that prior to
the first Of this month no reports OF
planted oysters had been received from
the counties OF Essex. Lana ster. Ma
thews or Northampton for 1896 or 1897.
nor from Norfolk county for 1897. nor
nor from Princess Anne county for 1890
1876 or 1897
l enclose copies OF letters received from
the clerks Of the County Courts OF Es-
sex, Lancaster. Mathews, Norfolk and
Princess Anne stating why they have not
made these reports.
Very respectfully.
MORTON MARYE.
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
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ried a bouauet Of white carnations.
TIE wedding was a quiet, home aftair,
witnessed only 10y near relatives ana IN
innate friends
MIR. and Mrs Ford will reside at the
home of the brides parents Mr. ana
Mrs. S. l.. Daniel.
ThurstOn-Tnlane.
The parlor Of Rev. Joel 7. Tucker
residence was the scene Of very pretty
vredding Last evening at $3.50 O'Clock, the
contracting parties being Mr.. William !.
Thurston and Miss Lottie VI. Tulane.
TIE ushers were Mr.. Charles Faundree
and Harry Thurston.
The bride who is a very popular young
lady of tho Fast End was especially
pretty in suit Of cadet blue cioth WIN
a bouquet Of white roses.
on account Of Illness I'm tho bride
family. the wedding was very quiet
affair.
their friends at 1875 east Darlington
street.
Enos-licDowell.
This evening at o'clock at the fair-
mount Methodist church Mr. j. \. hnos.
a well known anC greatly esteemed en-
ploye OF the Hasker and Marcuse iac-
tory. and Miss Rebecca McDOWeH, the
noDular and pretty daughter OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. 4. j. Mcdowell, OF NO. 100 'ai-
TipgtOu street, Will bt Jo4it~N 80 --'-+-'
monv by Rev. r. +. Beadles.
The wedding will be quiet one. the
closer friends only Of the young people
3einng invited.
Miss Peachie Mcdowell, sister OF the
bride. and Mr.. S. l.. Enos. brother OF me
groom. will ofiicate as bridesmaid ana
best nan, respectively.
The ceremony over. a reception viii be
rendered at the Mcdowell home. which
will be the residence Of the contracting
pair for a short time.
Pavne-Wade.
Mr.. Thomas +. Payne. a well-knOwn
clerk. and Miss Bessie Wade. daughter
of Mr. J. F. Wade. were married at the
residence of the bride. No &oi east
FRANKLIN street. last night, the DR.. j. {.
Hidcn officiating.
Mss Letter 10 We'd.
Mr.. and Mrs +. Ellis lie Cler have
issued invitations TO the marriage Of their
daughter. Emma Warren. 10 Mr.. John L.
McAllister an emplOye Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad.
The marriage will take place at the
residence. No 251O O street, this even
ing, at O'Clock.
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Pavne-W Wade.

Mr.. Thomas f. Payne. a well-known
clerk. and Miss Bessie Wade daughter
Of MIR J. r. Wade. were married at the
residence of the bride. No. 29Oi east
Franklin street. last night, the DR.. j. C..
IIfl.,, ,fFfgfaffpo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
RESTORATION OF RATES BETwF IN
RICHMOND AND BALTIMORE.

A very small pill. Turns your liver.
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Tappahannock. VI

Letters:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
DEB's COLONIZATION SCHEME.
Editor Berger Says 1t Is Only n side
Issue With the Socialists.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 9s.-The Debs col
onization scheme has not been abandoned
as has been reported. Victor. L. Berger.
editor of the Vorwaerts, of this city. who
attended the conference of the leaders of
the social democracy at Chicago recently.
said the whole matter has been misun-
derstood. He says it is the intention of
the social democracy all over the country
to go on organizing in the hope that event
ualiy they will get into power and revolu-
tionize the social system of the United
states. Meanwhile. as fast as they get
means, they intend to send unemployed
people from the cities to point in the
west, still to be selected, where they may
nave chance to make a livelihood The
colonization scheme is only a side issue
with the social democracy, but Mr.. Berger
says the press of the country have made
IL the main plan.
Mr.. Debs is in full accord with the plan
outlined by Mr.. Berger. The latter saws
there are 100000 unemployed in the coun-
try and he will consider his party lucky II
1t can raise money enough 10 transport
only 10000 TO the west. There was never
any intention of forming a vast army TO
invade the west ina search of homes and a
livelihood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. Whitfield Clark of Hubert is in the
city.
Mr.. A. c. Phillips came up yesterday
from Ocala.
Mr. p. ". seabrook came over yester-
day from Charleston.
Capt. j. w. Hughes OF Johnson Station
was In the city yesterday
Among the visitors in the city yesterday
was Mr.. A. $. Hayward OF Atlanta.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Pu-
laski was Mr.. w NJ. Whidden OF Daisy.
Mr. Sam p. Palmer of Macon was in the
city yesterday. guest OF the De Soto.
Among yesterdays arrivals In the city
was Mr.. g. Holcomb Cox OF Waynesboro.
Mr. and Mrs George H. Richmond OF
Jacksonville are stopping at the DE Soto.
Among the guests at the Dc Soto yes
terday was Mr. John Flournoy Of Column
bus.
Messrs. y. c. Purcell and r. J. Ingrs-
ham are Registered at the Pulaski from
Hogan.
Mrs. John Fitzgerald ana family Of
Tampa we're passengers on the Tallahassee
for New York yesterday. They wi.l spend
the summer at New Haven, Conn.
Mr. and Mrs. H. s. Haupt are al home.
No 37s Third street, west having return
ed yesterday via the Central railway from
their bridal tour. visiting Atlanta. Nash
vile. Lookout Mountain and other places.
Among the passengers on the Tallahas-
see yesterday was Mrs. O. ~ Thonnesen,
who rs on her way 20 Krisbianio. Norway.
via New York. on a visit to her old home.
Mrs. Thonnesen will be absent about four
months and intends 20 visit some OF the
art centers In Europe before returning IN
October
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30

Cleveland and left the republican party
Tor another day continued the senator.
here, Mr. Tillman insisted on setting
hlmseH straight on Grover Cleveland. and
IN spite of protests. he proceeded rapidly
20 assert that in 1892 ne went to the ma
tlonal convention at the head of the south
Narollna delegation, after the state con
yenuon had declared Mr.. Cleveland to be
prostitute of democracy"
Mr.. Chandler here interposed a protest.
ana with mock seriousness convulsed the
senate by refusing to yield longer.
cannot permit" he said, ''such Ian
guage against the President of the sena-
tors party. He would yield only in case
the South Carolina senator adopted his
usual courteous and respectful style to-
ward the late President"
Mr.. Tillman started 70 review the cir
cumstances of his support of Mr. Cleve-
land. The senator said the South Carolina
delegation had voted against Mr. Cleve-
land up to the time of the national con
Vention, being four years in advance of
their brethren Of the south in learning his
character. But after he was nominated,
South Carolina accepted the result. having
participated in the convention, and gave
Mr.. Cleveland one of the biggest matori-
ties in the history of the state. So that If
there was prostitution of his high office.
exclaimed Mr. Tillman, the blame rested
on the President individually and not on
those bound by party ties who had sup
ported him. and now, concluded Mr.. Till
man, as he took his seat, II hope the SEN
ator will not twit me again for having
made fool of myself once"
Mr.. Chandler, continuing his mock Sc
rious manner, insisted that now that the
President was gone, the members of the
democratic party were responsible for all
his acts. good and bad The senator was
speedily involved in another colloquy
with Mr.. Tillman. during which the South
Carolina senator referred to Mr.. Chandler
as you"
II must object to this supplementary
action" interposed Mr.. Chandler, "as the
senator's direct use of you frightens me
more than he is aware off,
Il have no pitchfork," called back Mr..
Tillman, who added that he recognized
Mr.. Chambers purpose to ridicue him.
The vote was then taken on Mr. Till
mans amendments, and they were re-
jected by vote of 3 to As. The three votes
in the affirmative were cast by Messrs.
Teller Quay and Tillman.
When Mr.. Quay voted for the amend
ments there was a hearty laugh, in which
the senator joined.
The tariff bill was then laid aside, and
at $50 o'clock, the Senate went into exec
utive session, adjourning soon after.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
CATHOLICS OF wAYoROss.
A Committee 10 Push the Project Of
Re-Erecting Their Church.

He-Erecttng Their Church.
waycross. Ga, June 29.-On Sunday a
meeting OF the Catholics Of Waycross was
held at the home of Frank Cross For
some time past the Catholics have desired
to rebuild their church, which was demol-
ished by a storm some months ago. Last
Sundays meeting was called to order by
the pastor, Father LuclSie, to ascertain
the views OF his people regarding the new
church. There was free expression of
opinion concerning the size, style and cost
of the contemplated building. But the
practical result Of the meeting was at
tanned in the selection of a number of Ia
dies and gentlemen to act as temporary
church committee.
Following are the names and functions
of members selected: Mrs. W. A. Cason,
treasurer; Miss Mamie Ryan, honorary
secretary; Mrs. M. Stanton, Mrs. Henry
Dubose Mrs. Blanche Cross, Mrs. Lizzie
McAlister. Miss Ally O'Brien, Mrs. Marie
Dickins. and Mrs. Mckinley, collectors.
Select committee of gentlemen TO superin-
tend plans, cost, operations. etc: Rev.
r. J. Luckie, s. M; W. A. Cason, Frank
Cross, Thomas McAlsters Mr.. Pinckney
Mr.. Mckinley and Clarence Wilson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
NEW RAILWAY TO SELMA.
Men Back of the Project in Confer
ence at Atlanta.

ChCC at AAAAnNHs
Atlanta, Ga. June 29-The project to
establish direct railway connection be-
tween Atlanta and Selma, Ala, seems 10
be taking shape. There was a conference
of leading stockholders of the Atlanta
and Alabama railway yesterday and this
morning in the company's office on the
fourth floor of the Inman building, and
large stockholders from Selma, Birming-
ham and Montgomery were present.
The conference is to agree on an organi-
zatlon OF the company and the election of
officers and a board of directors.
Col. r. M. Mitchell, the leading spirit of
the enterprise; Capt L. e. O'Keefe of At
lanta, Hon. NJ A. Hanaley of Birming-
ham, who owns a great deal of property
on the Atlanta and Alabama line at Roam
oke, Ala. and is a subscriber for 500 COO
OF the capital stock; Col. w H Tinsley
OF Montgomery, United. States marshal for
Alabama, and formerly resident of Sell
ma, where he owns property and Hon.
CASTOR A. Robbins of Selma were present
and took part in the conference ID
Selma has subscribed SCI, 900 to the capI-
tai stock of the road and the gentlemen
from that city expect to increase the
amount to 100000. They look to Atlanta
TO meet Selma half way and little more.
There viii be another meeting tomorrow
ana IL Is expected that a board of direct
ors and officers will be elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
DEMOCRATS OF OHIO.
Free silver and Mclean For senator
Their Convention slogan.

slogan.
Columbus. o.. June 2s.-The preliminary
work Of the democratic state convention
to-day shows that II is almost unanimous
for free silver and John r. MCLEAN for
the United States Senate Lawrence T.
Neil. who was defeated for governor by
william Mckinley, John Farley and the
other gold standard democrats were ac-
tive In the chorus for Mclean, but they
were contendins for different man for
governor. Robert f. Hough seems to
be the favorlte to-day and is favorably re-
garded by the field men, but the field will
make better fight on him. The friends
of Congressman Paul j. sorg-who Ia
supported by ex-Gov Campbell John q.
Welty and Horace l.. hapman-showed
much strength to-day. Even II the Mo
Lean men insist on putting through the
Hough slate tomorrow II is believed there
VIII be several ballots in order 20 permit
dozen or more candidates to show
their respective polls. There are many
candidates for places on the state ticket
and the convention may extend to Thurs
day.
There Is a larger attendance here for tho
convention than has ever been known on
such an occasion in Ohio. IL was Thought
to-day that a fusion would be perfected
with both the silver republicans and the
populists, but the committee on rules 10
which the question was referred could NOT
agree tonight on report to give places
on the ticket To both OF these elements.
and the whole question Of fusion will be
referred 10 the convention to-morrow
without recommendation
The platform Is for free silver, and Moth
ing else. II simply reaflrms the Chicago
platform and repeats the language OF the
financial plank. There Ia no new matter
IN the platform. II was the desire OF Mr.
Mclean 10 have the state convention last
year adopt only one resolution, and that
Tor free and unlimited coinage Of silver
az 10 10 ]. and this was his wish at Chit
oago' but he had his way tonight as near
as can be and there Is no doubt about
IFS adoption by the convention to-mor-
row
Although there has been a hard fight
tonight on Il. T. Hough az McIean's cam
didate for governor. II IS believed that
Hough viii be nominated, and that Ina
Mclean men will have their way In every
thing tomorrow as they have had to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30

POLICE BICYCLE RACE.
Chief Mcguire Invites Atlanta 10
Send on Her ScOrchers.

ChieI mcguire invites Atlanta 10
Send on Her ScOrchers.
Atlanta Ca. June 29.-The chief OF po-
lice of Savannah has invited the Atlanta
chief to send one of the new bicyclists
to be attached to the Atlanta depart-
ment 20 enter a race during the conven-
ton Of chiefs of police, marshals, etc,
which convenes In Savannah July 10.
The men who are TO do the police riding
have not been appointed yet. Chief Con-
molly will probably comply.
The amateur bcyclists OF the city are
likely to get themselves In trouble If they
do not adhere TO the League Of American
Wheelmen racing rules. Since the indoor
track has been IN the city, a great many
races have been run and a great many
riders have won prizes on this track.
The racing rules OF the League Of Ameri-
can Wheelmen say plainly that when an
amateur wins a prize In an amateur race
he Is not 10 sell or trade II In any way
whatsoever II further says II an amateur
should break this rule from that time on
he Is to be classcd In the professional
ranks. There are several riders who are
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
CITY BREvIrIEs.

The Eiks initiated two new member.
last night. After the initiation an i'm
promptu entertainment was given az
which Mr.. G. NJ. Mclaughlin. baritone So
ioiat, win MS guitar, gave several sclec-
lions.
An alarm OF fire was turned IN AZ 2
O'Clock yesterday morning from box No
81. at Oak and West Broad streets. The
IRE was al No. SO Oak street. where a
mattress had IN some way became gnlted.
The burning stun was thrown out OF a
window and besides It's toss no damage
was done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
undcr n serInns chnrre.

George Walker. ii-year-old colored
boy, was arrested last night by Policeman
Crosby on the complaint Of Clara King
that Walker had eriminally assaulted her
7-year-old daughter. The alleged offense
was committed Sunday, but the woman
said that she had not been able 10 ind
Walker until last night, and had him ar.
rested az first opportunity. Walker lives
IN tho adjoining house TO the King girl
and the two were frequently together.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-30
RICHMOND ACADEMY.

Interesting commencement Exer-
Cises Followed by a Hop.
Augusta, Ca. June 29.-The commence
ment exercises OF the Richmond Academy
took place tonight in Masonic hall, end
ing up with hop after the delivery OF the
diplomas Moragne Davis carried or the
honors of the graduating class. week
or so ago he received the appointment 10
West Point from Congressman Fleming,
and he will soon leave TO get ready for
his entrance examination.
An interesting feature Of the programme
tonight was that George r. Jackson, who
has Just graduated at Athens. and who
only a few years ago Was graduated from
the Richmond Academy delivered the
Grafton to the graduating class. He sus-
tanned himself handsomely and reflected
credit on both alma matters.