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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
COL. CUSSOES' RESIGNATION.
Il S accepted by Grand Commander ].
n. Stubs.
PRAISE OF 4 GALLANT SOLDIER.
n a. Hinted That There May be Another
Chapter Of Interest In the Matter OF
The Retirement Of the Colonel
Prom the History Committee

Colonel James y. Stubs. Grand Com
mandor OF the Grand camp OF Confede-
rate Veterans. has accepted the resigna-
lion OF colonel John Cussons as MEM
Der OF the History COMMITTEES.
In doing 50 ne pays handsome tri~
bur TO Colonel Cuss0ns as a soldier and
student Of history.
colonel Cussons did no; send his resig-
nation 10 the Grand Commander. but
aaaresscd a TO Captain Thomas Elicit.
mo Adiufant General Of the Grand Camp.
Inis fact has occasioned some comment.
COLONEL Stubs. as IL was expected he
would DO made his reply to the Acjutant
General
WHY DID he REsIGNg
Colonel Cussons' reasons for resigning
are ms yet known only 10 himself and
lcw intimate friends.
mere has been much said. In cosby
sort o. way. as 10 why Colonel Cussons
retired from the committee Much that
has been said had no foundation. what
ever Colonel Cussons reasons for his
action may become known az some future
time. bat FOR the present he is maintain
ing a dlgnihcd silence.
n is limited al that this matter may not
b. ended here. but that there may be an
other chapter or perhaps two or three Of
them. resulting from the Colonel's resig-
nation.
COLONEL STUBBS' LETTER.
Inc following Is Colonel Stubs letter:
Woods X Roads. Nov. /. 1897.
Captain Thomas Elicit, Aujutant-Gcner-
al Grand Camp. c. v, Of Virginia,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Captain. -Rcaching home to-day,
after an absence OF many days In the
campaign. ] found yours Of the 26th OF
October. with the resignation OF Col.
John Cuss0ns. as member Of the History
Committee enclosed.
10 is with profound sorrow and deep
regret that I have 20 accept the resig-
nation OF our distinguished comrade. lie
has been member OF the History Com
mittee from w. Organization. and : know
! reflect the sentiment Of the whole COM
mittoe that his devotion 10 duty. his
marked ability. and his great anxiety 70
have true history rendered him one Of
the most useful members.
SINCERE REGRETS.
Please convey 10 Col Cussons my re-
greet az ;his course he has taken. and APP
prise him OF the very high appreciation
have for him as a student OF history,
comrade. and "a gallant soldier.
I hope he will give 20 the South and
his comrades the benefit Of his study
and deep research into the truth Of his
tory. in addition TO that splendid PAM
phlct. "A Glance at Current American
History" which has been so highly COM
piimented by the students Of history and
az the recent session Of the Grand Camp.
Of Confederate Veterans OF Virginia in
Richmond. 10 placed its seal Of approval
and commcndation on the work.
Yours very truly,
J. y. STUBS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
MARRIAGE AT WEST POINT.
Miss Maud A. Slaughter Becomesthc Bride
ola Richmond Man.

A special telegram 10 The Times last
night from West Point. Va. says;
A brilliant home wedding occurred in
West Point AZ 5 p. NJ. to-day. V'hen Miss
Maud 4. Slaughter married Mr.. Charles
Friend. OF Richmond.
The beautiful bride was tastefully at
tired in a travelling suit. OF brown cloth
and carried white roses. Mr.. Kemp
Slaughter. brother OF the bride preceded
the couple into the handsomely decorated
parlor 10 the strains OF Mendelssohn's
wedding march. rendered by Miss Emma
Healey. Rev. c. l. Price performed the
ceremony.
The couple left on the Baltimore boat
at 6 T. n for an extended tour north.
on their return they will live in Rich
m0nd
The presents were numerous and beau
tiful Miss y. Hagan. Of Richmond; Mrs.
T. f. Anderson. OF Baltimore; Messrs.
Eliza Baker and Eddie Friend we're among
the out-of-town friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC.
Blackburn Gives an Illustration of the
Gratitude OF Politics.

bratitude oil fOiltcs-
LEXINGTON, KY. November THE
headquarters Of the Democratic State
Chairman were not open tonight and no
further returns were received. There IS
little interest in the size Of Shack
ford's majority. as IL is conceded TO be
somewhere in the neighborhood OF 1900.
The Democrats have won or increased
their votes everywhere. The issues were
local, free silver not being an issue in
any race from the lowest to the highest.
The efforts at fusion between the Re
publicans and Gold Democrats in local
contests failed signally. chiefly because
the negroes would not support the fusion
tickets. a large portion Of them being
charged with selling their votes 10 the
Democrats or staying away from registra-
ton or from the polls for pay.
The Democ, ats have secured GOOD
majority in the Legislature. but as A
Senator Is not TO be elected until after
another election is held for representa-
tives. Blackburn's election 10 succeed
Senator Lindsay may not be accomplish
ed. although Blackburn is jubilant over
the victory Of his party and very hopeful
OF again being returned to the Senate.
Blackburn IS said TO be especially joy
ful over the defeat OF the gold standard
candidate from his own county Henry l..
Martin, who stood by him in the Legis-
latuTe so faithfully In two long drawn out
senatorial contests.
Goebel. state Senator from the Coving-
ton district. a gold standard man. who
posed as a silverite and led Blackburn's
hight for reelection, goes 10 the Senate
again. hut by a very small margin.
The National pemocracy's candidate for
Appeal Court clerk. Hindman. got fewer
votes than expected. as tie gold~si indard
Democrats on account OF fusion with the
Republicans generally voted for the Re
publican candidates, thus reducing the sill
verite majority.
The Result in Baltimore.
The result OF yesterdays election In
this city Is an emphatic and unmistak-
able rebuke 10 Rainism and boss rule in
Baltimore. The attempt 10 re-establish
the machine that was smashed In 1885
has sienaily failed. and this In spite Of
the fact that an amiable and personally
respectable gentleman was cunningly
set up as a figurehead 10 deceive and mis-
lead the community. But the old trick
Of attempting 10 concea, Rainism behind
the good name OF a reputable man has
been again exposed and brought 10
naught The discI edited city boss should
now al last understand that he is not
wanted. that he need not apply any moro
for his old situation and that the voters
Of this city have absolutely determined
that he shall not resume business at the
old stand.--The Sun.
New York.
NEW YORK, November a-Returns
from the state and city elections re-
ceived to-day 90 not change the result
announced by the Associated Press last
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Andrew BONd.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Nov. Especial
Mr.. Andrew Boyd, for long time a resi-
dent OF this city. but who for the past
few years has been living at his farm
near Burford's. died there yesterday after
noon Of Brights disease: aged aixty-six.
He was born I'm Ireland. During the war
he Joined the Second Virginia Cavalry.
Appomattox
He married a Miss Fullerton. OF Balti-
more. who survives him, and leaves four
sons-Edwin Boyd. OF Dwight. Kan. .
Samuel F., OF Chicago. and Guy and
Ernest, Of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
End Of a Lifelong Romance

CHICAGO. Nov. 3.-Alonzo Barnes. a
pioneer Of Illinois. the founder OF Prairie
city, and more recently a citizen OF Lin
coin. Neb., died suddenly in the arms OF
his bride Of three days at the Palmer
House yesterily. Heart disease was the
cause OF death. Mr.. BARNES was past sew
enty-two. and his widow whom he mar
ried on Wednesday evening al Lincoln.
Neb.. is fifty-six. Their marriage was the
elimination Of life romance. They had
been lovers in youth. but parted. and but
recently renewed their acquaintance. 80
Ne,N York sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
To Manage Cubas FInancss.

HAVANA. Nov. 3.--Accondng TO dis
match from Madrid. TIE Spanish govern
ment intends TO enter into contract
With the Bank OF Spain at Havana under
which the bank viii undertake the man
agement OF the Cuban treasury, the lot'
tory and the other public financial con-
Germs OF the island. II IS understood that
the bank will make new issue OF gold
notes 10 the amount OF 800 0Ov9, and
these notes will be received by the gov
eminent in payment OF taxes OF every
class. Including custom house duties.
The government silver bills under this
Arrangement will be withdrawn. IL Il
said that senior Nartos Garua will be ap-
pointed governor OF the province or San
ia Clara.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
REPLIES TO Mr.. TAYLOR.
sEy0R sALvfyI Sdrs NE HAS
CHANGED MS views GREATLY.
The Ex-MinIster Doesn't Think Spain is
Capable Of Meeting the situation ON
the Island OF Cuba.

MADRID, Nov. a-senor Salvini has
written u letter TO the new Yalers here
in reply to the article on the Cuban quea~
lion. published In an An erican magazine
Of which article Hannis Taylor. the for
mer United States Minister TO Spain u
the author. The Sencr says:
II am istcmded at Mr. Taylcr's article
IN an important American review
Continuing Senior Saly.ni then proceeds
TO tell the Following story;
MUST CARRY OUT REFORMS.
Il met Mr.. Taylor hast April In a street
OF Madrid and though out OF prudence,
asked him nothing. he said.
spain must not suppress the cuban
fusurrectlon By force OF aims alone. she
must carry out reforms.
"He did not mention WORD ABOUT au-
tonomy. but he added
Peace will then follow immediately.
Spain has A friend in the White House,
whose power is on the eve OF expiring
and she ought to profit by the opportunity
10 obtain peace speedily, Tor, whoever
succeeds him. he Is certain 10 be less
favorable TO Spain than President Cleve-
land"
Il recognized the Importance OF the
foregoing declaration and L FASTENED TO
1onmLrlcato with my hlend Canovas
the former PremierJ who warmly thank
ed ne in a letter which | have retained.
shortly afterwards the reforms OF
Canovas began to be talked about and
was commissioned TO explain them to Mr..
Taylor and TO tell him they would be
published within a fortnight as actually
occurred. MIR. Taylor embraced me. say
ing:
PEACE IN CUBA.
You and 1 will bring about peace in
Cuba. and thus powerfully contribute 20
the good OF humanity and uphold the
great interests OF civilization by ending
the war, the protype Of crime and return
70 barbdrism."
II again FASTENED TO communicate these
words in the proper quarter. Just prior
to these events. Mr.. Taylor. at lunch
in my house and in company with Caste
lar and others. toasted peace. warmly
protesting his admiration and love for
Spain and expressing the desire 10 see
US successful in the work Of pacincatiOn.
Shortly after the election OF President
Mckinley when IL was mooted that Mr.
Sherman would be made Secretary OF
State. | asked Mr.. Taylor. II Spain would
not have reason TO fear a man who in
speech I'm the Senate had displayed such
hatred OF Spain Mr.. Taylor replied.
Don't notice that. for sherman as q
responsible minister. will change his opin.
ions. Spain has nothing TO fear in this
respect"
In conclusion Senior Salvlnl said:
These ideas and sentiments differ
greatly from those attributed 10 him
now"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
MR.. TAYLOR.s ARTICLE.

The article which provoked the above
was written by ex-Minister Taylor and
appeared in the North American Review
for November. Mr.. Taylor aserts the
opinion. as the result Of his observations
while in Spain. that the statesmanship OF
that country is utterly impotent TO deal
with the cuban question: in other words.
that the cause OF humanity In the island
has nothing 10 hope for from Madrid
under any circumstances. His remarks
apply equally 70 both OF the great political
parties in Spain. His conclusions are that
Spanish sovereignty over Cuba Is now. 70
all practical purposes extinct; and that II
IS the duty Of the American Con-
gress. Immediately upon assembling. 10
assert clearly, first. 10 intervene: sec
ondly. 20 declare that the offers OF this
country 10 become the peacemaker have
been rejected by Spain; and. thirdly. 10
announce in unequivOcal language the
intention Of the United States 10 proceed
upon its own responsibility TO put an end
to the war i'm the island. in case Spain
fails 20 accomplish that result within a
reasonable time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Nov. 3.-spe-
cial. During october Las .O03 bushels OF
grain were exported from this port. which
shows that the upward Tendency com
menced last month continues.
Corn led with ST. L. bushels oats 5Q3 .
syl and wheat 2g2.OsO
The shipments Of coal were also above
the average. the number OF tons dumped
beng $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
CarlIsts Importing trms.

MADRID. Nov. flowing 20 the fact
that the Carlists arc known 20 be for
wardlng arms into Spain. the Premier.
Senior Segasta, and General Correo. Mn
lister Of War. have resolved on adopting
suppressive measures.
II r. reported that General Ascarraga.
who succeeded the late senior Canovas
Del Castillo as Premier has decided 10 re-
tire from political Afc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Gold Currency Recommended.

LONDON Nov "A dispatch 10 the
Times from Singapore, capital Of the
colony Of Singapore. one OF the straits
settlements. of the southern extremity
of the Malay peninsula, says that the
Committee on Currency Of the Chamber
of Commerce recommends the adoption Of
gold currency for the straits settlements
and the Malay peninsula.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Married i'm Warrington.

Mr.. Thomas W. Bowry. ianitor Of the
Law and Equity Court and Miss Rena
Hammond daughter Of Mr.. James Ham,
mond. Of north Twenty-sixth street took
the early train for Washington yesterday
morning with the intention OF getting
married.
Tney were accompanied by Messrs. Dan
Weislger. Alfred Blunt and Edward G.
Hicks. The young couple will make their
home in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

A Brilliant Wedding in Old st. Johns
Church Hampton.

HAMPTON. VA. Nov. 3-SpeciaL-The
most brilliant wedding that has tken place
in Hampton for long time was soiemn-
ICED at Old 81. Johns church. at $50 this
afternoon. when Mr.. Gillette Parker and
Miss Laura Janet Hope. OF this city, were
made man and wife.
The bridal party entered 20 the sweet
strains OF the Wedding march played by
Professor Rathbun. The bride, one Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

LYNCHBURG. VA. Nov. Especial 49,
hrs. Annie J. Latham. wife OF the late
DR. Henry Latham. and mother OF DIT
II. Gray Latham. died this morning al
her home. in this city.
Her father was Captain Thomas ]. Ellis
She was a first cousin OF the late Major
Thomas J. Kirkpatrick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Mr.. A. Carroll. who was hurt al the
LOGON olive Works Friday morning Is
very IN al his home. 1901 east Main street.
Richard c. Minor. of Stockton. Cal.
Is visiting his sister. Mrs Robert W.
Lewis. COS. east Leigh street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Amnesty for Spanl 81

MADRID. Nov. IA dispatch from
Barcelona says that III persons who have
been confined in the fortress Of Montjuch
FOR a year on suspicion OF completely In
Anarchist plots and Outrages were re-
leased to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Nov. s.-spe.
cial.-Dr Joseph Charles. who. upon the
death OF Colonel a. dc =. Clay. became
the candidate OF the BoWdenites for the
collectorship OK this port. Il Is stated to-
night will enter the mayoralty contest al
the coming elections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
New postmasters.

WASHINGTON. d. g. Nov. s.-Among
to-day fourth-ciass postmasters were:
Virginia-Potts Greek, A. 5. Goven;
Pennington Gap. +. +. Holden.
North Carolina-Roper. J. r. Kessing-
er; Barnardsville. r. p. Whit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Mrs. B. c. McCargo Is visiting the fam
lily OF Mr.. Robert X. Roberts at No. loi
south Third street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Mr. Michael Dore, Of stanton. Va. is
visiting frlends at No. loo 'lorth First
etrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
ANNIoUS TO marry.
Willing TO Eenounce the Khedivate for q
American Lady.

American Lady.
LONDON. Nov. A dispatch TO the
Times from Cairo says.
II Dr. asserted mere that Prince Moham-
med AL the brother Of the Khedive. Is
engaged 10 be married 10 an American
adv whom he met in Europe. He has
offered 90 ren0unce the succession 70 the
khedivate I'M order 10 obtain the consent
OF the khedive. who with his mother, is
sifongiy opposed % the marriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
New York.

NEW YORK, November a-Returns
from the state and city elections re-
ceived to-day 90 not change the result
announced by the Associated Press last
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
EredrrickshnrgNarr.-

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. ov. B.
Special.-Harry Mghtner. o- tlmouih,
and Miss Leslie Armstrong. '- ms city.
Of the bride. Rev j. p. StuE>>, othciat-
ing
Mr.. W. Farley Stephens and Miss Mar
guerlte 5. Eastburn. daughter Of Mr.. OIL
yer Eastburn. both Of this county, were
married tonight at the historic Salem
church. near this city. Rev. W. j. Deck
or officiating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Other cases decided were tNtst-
Fila :. Tunstal Administrators of Lew
is Tllnstau decd. plaintiff in error. We.
Richmond and Danvine Railroad Com
pany. and Asheville and spartanburs
Railroad Company. defendants. IN error.
Error 10 Circuff Court. Western District
OF North Carolina. az Asheyille. Opinion
bv Judge Brawley reversed and remanded
for new trial. Dissent by Judge Cor.
William w Patton pialnlh ~ error
vs.. Southern Railway Company. de-
PENDANT IN error Error 20 Circuit Court.
Weltern District North Carolina al Ashe-
VILE Opinion by Judge Brawley reversed
and reminded for new trial Dissent by
Judge Con-
steamship "Haxby.' appellant. vs..
Nerritt's Wrecking Organization. an
pellee. Appeal from District Court East
ern District Of Virginia. n Norfolk Opin-
ion by Judge Gon. Reversed and remand
ed with directions 10 enter decree for
Merritt's Wrecking Organization for 49,
$3.50 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Farmer Barrow,

DANVILLE. VA. Nov. 3.-Special.-At
: O'Clock this afternoon Miss Essie J.. Bar
row was married 20 Mr.. William y Farm
or. at the home OF Mr.. T.. 5. Arnett, IN the
suburbs.
The young couple both OF whom are es-
teemed by a large number OF friends. LETT
for a brief honeymoon trip 10 AsheVliie
and other points IN the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

HURON. s. D.. November 3.-Returns
from yesterdays election for eight Cir
cult judges show the Republicans have
won six and the Fusionists two.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02

MnGprn KnIDh 1 In M n

Knighthood is cheap commodity in
these days. 1t is modern royalty's sub
stitute for largesse, and, in the historic
week that is before US, it will, of course.
be scattered broadcast. Though all
men sheer at it, there are few who do
not covet it. If report speaks truly,
ESQ applications for the honor have al
ready been received by the authorities
at court, and it is likely that most of
these fevered, outstretched hands will
be allowed to grasp the dingy patent.
After all, title is still title. The
provincial mayor delights to think that,
into whatsoever house he enters, his
name will be announced with the very
same prefix as would be the name of
the best-emblazoned baronet, and that
his wife will be as good, colloquially, az
marchioness. Even now, the number
OF those who are not knighted exceeds
the number of those who are. Time,
doubtless, will reverse these figures. 1t
Is quite possible that in the next GEN.
fury form OF application for knight
hood will be sent out annually to every
householder, and be thrown with other
circulars into the waste-paper basket.
Further still in the future, knighthood
may be one of the lighter punishments
OF the law. Forty shillings or a
lSnighthood" sounds quite possible
London Saturday Review. .,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02

last even the fair daughters of the con-
federacy have decided that their cause
is a hopeless one, and have commenced
captivating their colors-eulogizing
them, very naturally, as they so do"
The turning of the tables had been ac-
complished so neatly that the crowd
cheered, in spite of themselves; the
young lady, who had perhaps harbored
an idea that she would be arrested, and
made q sort of martyr, rushed away in
confusion; and the colonel marched his
regiment back to quarters with flying
colors. He afterward received a merry
note from his acquaintance of day,
apologizing for the trick she had at
tempted to play upon him, thanking
him for the gentlemanly manner in
which he had treated her, and acknowl-
cdging that he had had the best of the
incident.
During a late visit to the Nashville ex-
position he enjoyed the pleasure of
meeting her-now handsome Colonial
Dame"-and of laughing with her over
the incident.-Every Where. sss
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02
Gront,. rr,bute to Mcpherson.

In the battle of the ed Gen. Nc
Pherson was killed. When this news
reached Gen. Grant he was visibly
affected ard dwelt upon it in his con-
versations for the next two or three
days. Mcpherson" he said, "was one
of my earliest staff officers, and seemed
almost like one of my own family. At
Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg and Chat
tanooga he performed splendid service.
I predicted from the start that he
would make one of the most brilliant
officers in the service. / was very re-
luctant to have him leave my staff, for
dislilled to lose his services there, but
felt it was only fair to him to put HIM
in command of troops where he would
be in the line of more rapid promotion.
I was very glad to have him at the head
of my old Army of the Tennessee. His
death will be a terrible loss to Sherman,
for I know that he will feel it as keenly
rs I. Mcpherson was beloved by every
body in the service, both by those above
him and by those below him."-Gen.
Horace Porter, in Century.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02
HUMOROUS.

-Hicls-"Have q good time out ride
Ing this EVENING"" Wicks (neophyte)
Mot SO good atime as the people who
were watching me."-Boston Tram
script.
HE is one of the leading lawyers OF
the town." "Gets pretty big fees, eh?"
II should say so. Why, it is almost as
cheap to buy the grand jury as to hire
m."-Truth.
fare you one of the striking min
ers?" asked the woman at the door.
ayes, mum. I'm what dey'call pion-
eer. Istruck 80 years ago and I've never
give in yet."-Detroit Free Press.
Not Spiritual Methods.-"Even q
fly can do good by gettinga man awake
in time to attend church" Eyes, but it
doesn't put him in the proper frame Of
mind TO go there. Chicago Record. :.
They say people in this country
spend more money on bicycles than on
bread" 'SThat's queer; bicycles can't be
eaten" II know; but then people can't
show off with loaf of d."-Chica
go Record.
"A Consistent Woman.-Mrs. Gill
foyle-"Mrs. Bargain Hunter is thor
oughly consistent woman" Mrs. Kill
duff-'Ts she?" Mrs. Gilfoyle-''Yes;
she is. She has marked her five o'clock
teas down to 4:57."-Puck.
do you always sayyour prayers at
bedtime, Mary?" asked the Sunday
school teacher affectionately. mo
miss, not regular, DON'T" was the re-
ply. "Why, Mary, are you not afraid to
go to sleep at night without asking a
blessing?" "Not when I sleep in the
middle amt, miss" - Household
Words.