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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
HURIED THE UATCH LT:
Wake. Waddiii, Agnew and Bowden
smoke the Pipe OF Peace.


>moi.e the Pipe of Peace.
WASHING rON, ID. G., May S.-Spe-
cial.-Ine incident of the appointment OF
John c. Blair, assistant attorney fof the
Western District OF Virginia, which
caused such excitement among the Re
puDlcans here yesterday, Is hardly men
toned to-day. The circumstance Is by
10 means forgotten, but It's Importance
is simply oyershadowed by a greater ana
more recent surprise. The lrieDdiy N.-l
this morning TO the President or Gen
eral Jamey A. Walker, national commit
teemau. George t. Bowden, Hon. Park
Agnew and Judge Edmund Waddell, Jr..
who called at the Executive Mansion IN
a body as representative OF the Virginia
Executive Committee
LET Us HAVE PEACE.
This mcaEs peace among the Repu oli-
can leaders Of Virginia, and harmony IN
every congressional district IN the otate.
except tie second. TINS Is the result OF
a conference Yesterday afternoon Detwee -
General VaiAer and Judse Waddiil.
winch was afterwards joined by Soilec-
tor Park Agnew and National Commit
teeman bowden.
What con1 were made by either
size is only a matter OF remote conJec-
ture. the terms Of the AZ. ee44eAl a. o.
known only 10 the few who participated
in the conference. CoaoAel james ~.
Brady was wired 10 be present, Dut was
detained in Philadelphia by important
legal business. He was however, repre-
sented by proxy.
This puts an end 10 a factional nght.
which has been waged between keDuph-
can factions in the State. with great Dlt-
terness ever since the incoming oil the
present administration.
The visit TO the President this morning
was eatirely OF a friendly nature, ana
the question OF federal appointments was
not even mentioned.
MCkINLEY'S CONGRATULATIONS
The President received the delega uon
with pletsure, and congratulated them
on having settled their factionai diifer-
enCes.
ii is stated tonight that Representa-
tive Yost. who is aOsent al nis tome
Was consulted. and that be too viii take
a Whit al the pipe OF peace on hfs se-
turn to the city.
Representative Walker called at the
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VOL. I2-NEW SERIES. MOST.

meeting was neld TO discuss the answer
10 be MADE 20 tae dispatches OF the Dlit-
ish eC.ctary OF state Tor. the colonies
Joseph Chamberlain, WnO dcn1nucu
repeal OF inc law. The law was repeal
cd Dut, II IS explained this step was
taken not because The measure was
breach Of tho London convention. bul
because IL WAS dlstaatefui 10 ntlshDoIlhB
states. 1nc Iransvaal state attorney
tendered mis- Resignation IN disappiONal
OF the repeal. rms action Of the Trans
vaal government, IL Is said here, clearly
indicates a backdown upon the part on
President Kruger and the Noihsraad
and renders the chance OF war remote
Ii Is the most important concession yet
made by the Transvaai and removes the
chief cause OF friction not only between
tho TransvaaI and Great Britain. but
between Cape Colony and the TransvaaL
II was on this point that Mr.. Chamber
lalns dispatch took almost the form or
an ultimatum.
The past week has been uneventful for
the theatrical world.
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Encounter In Court.

NORFOLK. VA. May SIN the cor
poration Court Commonwealth Attorney
James +. Duncan. slapped the face OF Mr.
Hugh G.. Miller. well-known young
member Of the Norfolk bar. The occur
renee created a great deal OF excitement.
Ii seems that during his presentation Of a
case Mr.. Miller had made an insinuation
as TO the character Of Mrs. Bowie the
defendant. Mr.. Duncan. in closing ar
raigned Mr.. Miller for this
The young attorney here arose. and ad-
dressing Mr.. Duncan. denied that he had
made any such remark. Your statement
is untrue" said he. but here he stopped.
for Mr.. Duncan's palm suddenly came
into contact with his mouth. with re-
sounding whaCk.
Deputy Sergeant Cain sprang between
the belligerent attorneys. Judge Hanckel
raped sharply for order and quiet was
restored Judge Hanckel then sharply
reprimanded the combatants. demanded
apologies which were promptly made.
and imposed a fine Of $40 upon each for
contempt Of court
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Its Investigation Resumed by the Senate
Committee Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The Senate
Committee on Civil Service to-day re-
sumed It's investigation.
Senators PritchaId, Of North Carohna'
and Chiffon. Of Texas. and President
Proctor and iir. George Wales OF
the Civil Service Commission, conducted
A letter from Secretary Bliss. Of the In
tQlOr Department recommended that
each commissioner Of the departments
have a right 10 appoint a private seeIe-
tary or confidential clerk. end that the
chief clerk Of the department. ana the
chiefs Of the division be eX smpied from
the classified service.
The appointment of specia. agents, such
as land. timber. and mineral land com
missioncrs ana particularly special IN
dian agents. he said. should be more
directly under the control of the secre-
tary who is responsible for them.
lie suggested an examining board OF
the secretary and four commissioners 10
make "a special examination for such Of
Commissioner Of Pensions Evans rec
ommendod that the chief clerk, appoint
ment clerk. private secretary, chleis ol
divisions, and medical examiners, and
special examiners be exempt from the
classified service.
Commissioner Hermann, OF the general
land Office. wrote thai me chier CLERK
CHIEFS OF DIVISIONS, cohHuehtidl Siei n, ~. ~
spectOrs. and land cQmmissioners shohid
he outside the CLASSIFIED service.
II the dominant party Is 10 shape legis-
lation in consOnance with its policies u
has a right to know that the chiefs OF
the divisions who shape the recommen9a-
tions and who constitute the lne OF ue-
marcation between the political ana cleI-
zeal divisions of the party should De IN
sympathy with its aolicies.
Director Wolcott. the geological sur
vevor. reported that the civil service clas-
hureau and had operated satisfactorily,
and should not be changed.
Commissioner OF Railroads Generai
wade Hampton recommended the con-
tinuamce of the law.
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Department OF Justice to-day 10 respon,e
to a note from the Attorney-Iehei"-
The invitation for a further tax on uie
appointment of Blair. but General Walk
er declines to give any particulars OF t'c
interview.
The Impression here is that the appoint
ment will stand for the present al ieast.
Another delegation Of RepuDhcahs 'iVin
the Second Congressional Disttsc, aii"e'
here this morning By the Norfolk s,eainc',
They called on the Postmas,er-us"e' a.
and the President. and were courieously
received both by the Chief Magistra'e
and his official adviser. although no MOTT
iication had been given OF their coming
and no appointment made for tneir ie,
ception. At the Postofiico Department
the delegation was introduced 10 tne
Postmaster General 10y Captain III. r.
Nichols. Major II. G. Banks. OF Norfolk,
and Professor T.. C. corrigan, of Newport
News. were the spokesmen.
PROTEST AGAINST JOHN s. WISE.
The gst OF their speeches were In refu-
tatlon OF the allegations against the ma
fiCpni rormlfirefran hv the delegations.
headed last Saturday 10y DR.. Richard a.
Wise. and an earnest protest against
interference in Virginia matters by Cap
tain John S. Wise. a resident and an
Office seeker from the State OF New
York"
Til delegation were afterwards received
by the President, who. notwithstanding
II was Saturday afternoon. gave them
an audience OF half an hour Colonel IL.
De Il. Clay. of Newport News, presented
the gentlemen present In a neat, graceful
speech. which was pleasantly received by
tho President and which called forth tho
hearty congratulations of his associates.
Here too. th' faaiurc Of tho visit WAS m
earnest protest against the Interference
in. Virginia matters by Captain John S.
Wise, OF New York.
Tile delegation took great pleasure IN
stating that they We're here at the bid
ding or invitation of no one. and that
while they cordially approved Of the
official acts OF National Committeeman
Powden that gentleman himself had no
idea OF them coming until notified by
wire last night.
THE DELEGATION.
In the delegation were the following
well-known and representative Republi-
cans: Captain r. p. Nichols. Major r.
G. Banks. Thomas Lowery and others Of
Norfolk: Colonel Ambrose II. Lindsay, s.
8, Burrows chairman OF the Concresslon-
al Committee Of the Second district. and
others of Portsmouth
Colonel III. De Y. Clay. Messrs. Fred
w Reed. Il. j. Mulcahey. George Butler
and others of Newport News; Mr.. J. T..
West. Of Princess Anne: Cantain c. IT,
Causey. Jr.. Of Nansemond Colonel Jno.
J. Dyer. Of Southampton. and many
other gentlemen prominent I'm Republican
circles in the district.
The delegation numbered ffty-two and
presented a fine apnearance.
Captain Josephus Trader Of Mathews.
mado a flying visit to the city to-day.
National Committeeman Bowden. of
Norfolk. and MORGAN Treat. OF West
Point returned 10 their homes tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
VTRGINII BCfLT USBOJTS.
The Nashville on for Her Trial Trip and
the wilnIngi on to 60 Into Commission.

the winning on 10 tO ihtO tOnin MISSION,
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May S.-The
gunboat Nashville sailed this afternoon
at 2:20 o'clock for New London, Conn.,. off
which port she win lake her ofilsirt ial
trip on MAY 18th. The Nashville fs%ne
OF the hands0mest crafts of her kind
ever built. Her lines are perfect and
she sits upon the water as graceful as a
swan.
Great pains has been taken 10 III her
out with comfortable quarters for officers
and men, and in this respect her appoint
ments are hardly inferior 20 those Of the
first-cIass cruisers and battleships.
Her contract speed is fourteen knots
and she has already demonstrated her
ability to exceed sixteen knots an hour
il is confidently anticipated that she
VIII earn her builders a speed premium
Of $1,000.
The gunhoat Wilmington sailed at 1890
o'clock to-day for Norfolk. where she Will
go into commission at once With the
exception Of her armament she Is ready
for active service
The latter part OF this year will be
marked by the launching of the great
battleships, Kearsarge and Kentucky,
the former probably leaving the ways In
September.
The May term OF the Corporation Court
will open on Monday and there Is consid-
cradle criminal business TO come before
II. Probably the saddcst one before Al
is that OF young Gordon Robinson, the
son Of x-Commonwealth's-A
Robinson, who recently was the unfor-
tunate cause Of the death OF Mr.. William
Stokes. The men quarreled and Robin
son knocked Stokes down with his fist
In falling Stokes suffered a jar or con-
cussion which caused a hemorrhage at
the base Of the brain, causing his death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

The Board OF Visitors OF the University
OF Virginia net at Murphy's Hotel yester-
day In secret session.
When DIR. w. c. y. Randolph, the rec
tor OF the University was seen by rep
resentative OF The Times last night at
Murphy's. he was greatly disturbed al
IeinF questioned regarding the meeting.
Finally he vouohsafed the Information
that the meeting had fe:erense only 70
a~r,lnr;ra cS rta.n financial Affairs OF tnc
University. and that nothing else was
done at Il. An afternoon paper had
printed that the question OF presidency
Cor the univsrslty Sss probably beins
discussed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May s.
Special.-Rey. w. W. Lear, Of Manches-
ter, VINO has been preaching so accepta'
bly, during the past week at the Metho'
dist church I'm this city, left today foI
his home. The revival has been very
successful one. with between fifty and
sixty conversions.
Clrc--. Court will convene here on next
Monday. Judge Daniel 4. Grimsley, OF
Culpepor, will preside.
The University OF Virginia chapel VIII
be filed tomorrow by Rev. W ". Moore,
OF Hampdcn-S Sidney College.
The strawberry crop OF this section Is
the largest known for many years, and
OF q superior quality The Charlottesville
market H. flooded and the berry Is retail
ing at from ten to fifteen cents per quart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
BIC FIRE ~ WILSON, ". C.
Briggs aud Fleminc's Prize House ana
500 Hossheads OF Tobacco Burned

WILSON. n. C., May s.-special-As
tbis message leaves the prize-house OF
Briggs & Fleming, the largest tobacco
dealers in this portion Of the State, IS
being consumed by fire. The prze-house
is bylar the largest in the town, contain
ing at present 500 hogsheads Of lear
Tobacco AS vet the cause Of the fire is
unknown. The fire department is doing
chances for q total loss are good. Tho
building and contents are fully insured.
1920 A. M.-The building IS entirely con-
sumed The fire department have not
yet gotten the fire under control. and sew
eral other houses may be destroyed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

PUEBLO. COL. May S.-Irlin No G..
limited. on The Atchison. Topeka and
santa Fe railway which left for Chica-
20 at $50 last night. was wrecked about
o'clock this morning at Mile Creek. just
east of Lamar. COL
The train was proceeding at its usual
speed. when. without any warning, the
engine. tender. and baggage car plunged
into a treacherous stream. that had be-
como swollen. evidently from a cloud
hurst Fortunately for the passengers
air-bralxes closed down and held the re-
wainder of the train on the track. which
No doi,ht saved terrible slaughter, as
almost every seat was occuuied-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
NJ Mnrv Darlington.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA May s.-Spe-
cial.-A telegram was received here last
nieht announcing the death yesterday
evening of Mrs Mary l.. Darlington,
mother of Mrs. W. O.. Jones. OF. this place.
She died al the residence Of fer daugh-
ter. Mrs Mary Johnson, al college
Park" near Washington. The remains
arrived on the , o'clock train this after
noon. and the intcrment will take place
tomorrow az Cedar Grove cemetery. Mrs;
Darlington was eighty-four years old. and
had been a resident OF Williamsburg for
more than thirty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY. MAY. Q 1897.
7 confer with Edhem Pasha. the Turkish

confer with Edhem Pasha. the Turkish
commander.
AS this dispatch is being sent. the Turk
ish trOops are entering NolO The Greeks
who fled TO Almoyros will rej0ln the main
body OF the Greek forces at Domokos.
TURKS BURN vELEsTINo.
ATHENS. May s.-The Turks have
completely occupied and burned Vces-
tino. AT 7:SO o'clock Thursday evening
th, defeat OF the Greeks was complete.
and the pass TO Volo open to the Turks.
General Smolenskls army has been cut
in two and the left wins has retired TO
Admire The commanders Of the French.
British and Italian war ships. have had
conference at VclcstinO with Edhem
Pasha. the Turkish Commander The
latter promised to respect the inhabitants
and property at Volo, provided the Greek
squadron engaged 10 refrain from hos
Titles and retire beyond range. The
Greek admiral accepted these terms. All
the foreieners at Nolo have embarked
for other ports, and the town Is now
empty.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May S.-Before
leaving Volo the Greeks opened all the
prisons. The British and French consuls
invited the Turkish commander TO oc-
cupy the town Immediately.
Enever Bey and ten b2tallions entered
the town at II o'clock this morning. The
Turks have already established a system
Of street patrol.
LONDON. May "a dispatch to the OBJ
server from Rome. dated Yesterday (Sat-
urday). says that Germany unreservedly
supports the demand made by Turkey
,fpon Greece. The correspondent OF the
Observer at Athens says: II am assured
that the Greeks still occupy lsmaret ana
Salagora. i'm Epireus-'
A disnatch To the observer from Athens,
dated vosterdav (Sairrdap eovs ih't
the officials and consuls Of Salonica re-
mort maj the Turkish losses in killed,
wounded and sick during the recent cam
paign Will reach 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
L,nehin~ Imminent in MARYLAND

ANNAPOLIS MD. May s.-Governor
Lowndes this morning received q tele-
gram from Sheriff Nelson. Of Somerset
county. Md, saying that there is serious
danger that William Andrews a negro.
con- ned in the Jail at Crisheld. will be
lynched il he Is not removed from that
place at once Governor LoWnfes ordered
the prisoners removal to Baltimore. An
drews is accused Of an assault upon Mrs.
Mary Kelly. a young white woman, the
mother Of two children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
A N-'e-nrrfsr.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May s.-Spe-
cial.--As a result OF the effects OF mix
ture OF lager beer and domestic infcliclty
Mrs Elizabeth Farnham Of this city lies
at ber home seriously injured and her
husband occupies a prison cell Tonight
Tie couple engaged In a quarrel which re-
suited In the husband attacking the wife
and terribly beating her about the head
with some blunt weapon. Farrham was
employed at the shipyard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

A Bond-street jeweler was telling me
como woeks ago Of the new rage for
r,oarle and the consequent rise IN price.
4 tiny pearl which, cost two sHillings
two years aso Noula nov nov. cost ieeg ten shil shn
,n. To,don market has become absolutely
roodcd Win pearls. The poor. furnished
indians have sold all they possess at
famine prices and The Eatton garden
tress Great then. as is the demand
for nearis. 10 supply is far greater--a
hint 10 those who fondly desire neck
lie Of rcarls in this year Of grace 1871
The Contlewoman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
MEMoRIAL DIY IN WINsTON.
Judge Purnell Makes Ills Daughter His
PriNate SECRETARY.

WINSTON. y. c., May s.-Special-
Memorial Day was celebrated here to-day.
A beautiful Grafton was delivered by Hon.
Clement Manly, who also presented 10
Norfleet Camp. n portrait of It's com
mander. Major Il. j. Brown. The pic
ture was donated 10 the camp by S. r..
hOugh member OF the Fourteenth New
York Regiment but now a resident Of
Winston. Editor Whitaker, OF the Senli-
mel. accepted the picture IN behalf OF the
camp.
The graves Of departed soldiers were
decorated and salutes We're fired over
them by the Forsyth Rihemen and Davis
School Cadets. Dinner was served by
crates.
Judge Purnell. Of the United States
Court for the Eastern North Carolina
district has appointed HIS daughter. Miss
Lula, his private secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Ohio State Treasurer Short.

CINCINNATI. O.. May s.-A special TO
the commercially from Jackson
Vile. FLA. says: The legislative iuvcsti-
eating committee has found State Treas
urer Collins short sJ0,op. and has de-
manded his impeachment and immediate
people arc mixed up In this affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

NEW YORK. My S-Among the pas
sengers who arrived today PER steamer
Venezuela. from Laguayra; eis, was W.
l.. Scruggs. who brings the Venezuelan
treaty. which was recently, rAtined oy
that government lie will start for
Princeton. y. j.. this afternoon 70 meet
ex-Presidept cleyelard. From there he
Will go 10 Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
A clpS@ow Enterprise.

LEXINGTON. VA. May S--A tobacco
factory will be put in operation I'm Glas-
gov as soon as the necessary machinery
arrives. Capitalists from different parts
OF the country are interested. and sue
cess Is almost assured. for already orders
have been placed for the several brands.
Three brands OF smoking tobacco will be
manufactured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Declanlaiory Contest

ASHLAND. VA. May s.-Special.-The
declamatory contest Of Washington Lit
crary Society was held Tonight in The
college chanel. Tine contestants were ".
B. Gates. 4. NJ. CJmpbcn and J, +. Ty-
Ter.
The medal vas awarded Mr.. Gates, who
rendered q eulogy Father Ryan
The Judges Mere Dr \. X. KaigAt. Prof.
r. Il. Blackwell ard Alr. David Whitehead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
RararI En- Ronfe Home.

SOUTHAMPTON. May S.-Ex-Ambasss-
dor BayarI and family sailed for New
York to-day on the American line steamer
Paris. Mr., Bayard WAS heartily cheefed
at the steamer put of. Upon his arrival
here from London Mr.. Bayard was re-
ceived by the Mayor and members OF the
southampton Chamber OF Commerce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Glen nc' Grant q.

WASHINGTON. May S.--rhe President
to-day made the following disposal OF ap-
plications for clemency: w. L. Nargum.
OF North Carolira: Illicit distiiling, fine
remltted; Ennis Thomas. OF Virginia, IL
llclt dstiling, 1ne remitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
James HennesScv.

PETERSBURG. VA Nav s-Special.-
Mr.. James Hennesse Ia well-knOwn nier
chant doing business Ia Halifax street
died very suddenly at half-past 10 o'clock
this morning.
The deceased was a native Of lreland,
and for years had done business In Pc
tCrsbuIg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Iemnlr's Tour.

BuRKEviLLE. VA, May s,-Spseial =
Twohig Temple. the bicycle rider on tuch-
Iaond passed through her, ~ L;ss ",
day. en- route for Mexico ne e~pee'' "
reach panvlllc tonight. ,.
He was riding wheel that ne e~p'eS
to stand the entire Trip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
YOUNG SHEPARDSON SHOT.
Son Of the W.ll-KnoHn Richmondef
Dangerously IDjuP.d at Princeton.
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE VI 4 RlpLE.
Shot just Below the Heart and Wac Not
Expected TO Live Through the Night.
His Parents Gone to His
Bcdside.

PRINCETON, N. j.. May S-jpecisl,-
The Freshman Class celebration OF the
victory over the Yale Freshman Base
Ball team at Newhaven to-day was
brought 10 an abrupt close tonight by
an accident IN which ROwlcy ihcpard-
son, of the class OF 1907 who lived at
Richmond, Va. was, as 1t Is believed.
mortaily wounded.
Snepardson IN company with two other
Freshmen took advantage OF the hslf
holiday this afternoon 10 go on ash
ing excursion ON the canal.
The boys took their guns along inhopc
OF getting = shot at a stray duck. a
JUST BELOW THE HEART
pleasant afternoon was spent On the
water, and about o'clock the boys de-
cided to return. As the boat was rcaring
the wharf, young Shepardson stuck out
his rifle TO hold OF the boat rho rife
was at full cock and the trigger caugh.
in projection of the dock. The hammer
fell, and the ball passed though the gum
vale OF the boat, and then into Shepard
sons side Just below the heart. lie fell
back into the boat. saying, oh fellows.
I'm shot. His comrades conveyed him
to the lnhrmary.
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE.
The latest news from the lnarmory to-
night. IL hat Snepagdaon IL m !. very
critical condition. and IS not expected TO
live through the night.
As soon as the news was brought 10
the campus the seniors, who were sing
ing on the steps, broke up their meeting
and tho fire al the common, which the
Freshman were about TO light in nonor
of their victory, was abandoned.
rrIII1 DAI2LsN MTG Afn1sftrTten
Young Shepardson Is son OF Mr. Eu-
gene Shepardson, the proprietor OF the
New York Steam Laundry OF this cisy.
lie received a telegram about o'clock
last night at his residence from Prince
ton University. conveying the sad news
The telegram was as follows:
Princeton University. New Jersey,
May 5. pe7.
Mr.. Eugene Sbeparison. No. 32s Harrison
street, Richmond. Va;
Your son Rowey dangerously injured
by sunshot. Have sent for surgeon
from New York. Think he may recover.
]. o. MURRAY.
Dean.
BeyC nd this brief announcement no de-
tails were given the parents who were
prostratel with grief last night.
LEFT FOR PRINCETON.
Mr. Shepardson and his wife left for
Princeton at o'clock this morning.
Their son is a member OF the Freshman
class aud Is nineteen years Of age. lie
is a particularly bright and studious boy
aud. siood well In his class. only two
.sesk8Pag0 he WAS with his parents In
Philadelphia, while they were In that city
for brief visit
Last year the young man took tho
course at the preparatory school AZ
Princeton. whero boys are prepared for
the University.
At late hour last night Mr.. Shepard
son had received no further news from
his son.