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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
rO CoNTFST THE NiNNING WILL.

rhr n Manning Yesterday filed notice OF
nro,es, to the probating of the will of Mara
r. Manning. Who died on June II a,i, AcGori'n3
r. the notice OF protest, the VIII naeh M! u, ~
~ ~, ny H. last will of the testator Undue innus nee
on the part of Mrs \. O. Andrews ana una l. H.
Shase sisters OF Mrs Manning, Il charged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
4 VIEW TELEGRlPHTC WIRE " THE WEST

The Western Union Telegraph Company Is TO
string "A new wire between San Francisco and chi
cago 10 accommodate increasing business II VIII
follow The Central ana Southern Pacific railroads.
and will be completed I'm about sixty days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
P4PEERS Defence or OBRlEN.

force Of carriers increased and then there VII! b
no possible cause OF complaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
John WANAMAKER

Formerly A. r. Stewart & Co.
Broadway, 4th ave, 9th and 10Th SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
PROSPERITY SURE TO COME.
WILLIAM J. CoOMBs HEARS THE MUSIC
OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.

~ TALK WITH TRIBUNE REPORTER Iht
FORMER CONGRESSMAN TELLS OF THE
SIGNS AND PREDICTS \ RUSH WHICH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-12
TRACTION CHANGES ASKED.

Finest Goods-Mnkcr1 Prices
The record-union., 1897-10-17

gun in 1894 The more recent work for
the bronze doors of the new Congress
sional Library, and the statue of Fame.
recently unveiled at West Point, are dis
tinctly separated from his early work
OF the sort.
He is no longer feeling his way. He
has discovered where it is necessary for
him to be in touch with nature and with
his predecessors, and where he can
freely depart from both. In general, it
may be said that in the treatment of the
figure he keeps close to the model, and
eXpends his fancy upon the drapery and
accessories. A taste for the refinements
Of the Graeco- Roman school as shown
in the bronzes from Pompeii is evident
in several of his smaller works and in
the decorative adjuncts of others. But
such as he now is, he must be considered
distinct figure, which cannot be ac-
counted for by referring to the practice
or principles of any school, ancient or
modern.
The record-union., 1897-10-17

of the sisters. The doctor was absent,
and was desperate. I raised him care
fully to where he could look from the
easement. Within was her hearts
treasure, and she turned as she had
hundred times and their eyes met,
and I can't tell how, but in an instant
they were together. I whispered in his
ear that it was the living Blanche,
and that he must not attempt to talk,
and the black-eyed angel made herself
known Great as was her love, her
keen Yankee common sense did not
desert her, and she withheld her en-
braces for his restored health A fer
vent kiss, a warm pressure of the hand.
and an assurance that she would re-
main near him, and that was all. and
she passed just in time to escape the
doctor. There was a slight symptom
of returning fever, but the doctor ac-
knowledged the patients improved ap-
pearance, and only the next day I was
able to tell Myers how IT all hap
pened. and that once for all he must
not place too much credence on oc-
cult impressions, and that a black-eyed
school girl was much preferable to a
black-eyed angelic spirit, while it was
in one Finding his old life tenacity
returning, and with it an appetite of no
small dimensions for an invalid, I con-
fessed my trial practice to the doctor.
who readily forgave me, and permitted
Blanche to be installed as nurse
Rowland recovered rapidly Only
day or two after the hazard of his un-
deceiving his father and mother ar
rived, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs
Guilford, and to form an important
quintet Rev. DR.. Bristol accompanied
them Not long after their arrival
Howland Myers and Blanche Guilford
were married. In the early springtime,
Howland having received his discharge.
he was able to accompany his wife and
parents home. Fortunately or unfortu-
nately, my wound had incapacita4ed
me for further duty, and I received
my discharge in time to accompany
the happy party to the Boonville hills
of old York State
One would hardly take the stately
matron of the Myers mansion in this
year of the Lord 1897 to have been the
"biack-eyed angel" of the sixties and
Judge Myers, though he still carries
the lead received at Fredericks burg, is
decidedly portly and considerably gray.
They have son in the senior class at
college, which I am proud to state is
known as Hail.
The record-union., 1897-10-17
He Lost the Wrong Leg.

Abraham Sprawls was veteran OF
three wars, and he used to live in wire
grass Georgia. He had lost one leg y
battle, and walked around on a wooden
stump. One day he got in the way OF
the fast mail and the engine ran over
him.
One Of his sons-and he had a family
of flfteen-had witnessed the accident,
and, running toward him, shouted:
Trains cut off dads leg, an he'll
git damages."
He lifted the old man to inspect his
wounds. but suddenly let him fall. say
ing, in d tone of disgust:
'Durn it all. It's his wooden leg
they've cut off,
Yes" groaned the old man, as they
wheeled him home, its jest my durn-
ed luck. Can't see. ter save me, how
they missed the good leg''-Atianta
Constitution.
The record-union., 1897-10-17
A Comfortable Companion.

Doesn't your wife annoy you by
asking questions at the baseball game?''
Never; she is one of those women
who always like TO let on that they
know all about everything g.''-Deroit
Free Press.
The record-union., 1897-10-17

A telegraph and telephone line be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee is owned
by the patrons, who pay D cents for
each message.
The record-union., 1897-10-17

| (Written for the Record Union'' by Hi
ram Hoyt Richmond, late of Company
/ C 18th N. Y Vol Infantry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

Three Men Killed and Two Women Fa-
tally Injured.

MACON. GA. Dec. ia special from
Jacksonville. says:
The citizens OF this place were startled
last night by a fusilade OF pistol shots at
the residence of X. l.. Calf, where q
house party was in progress. The scream
ing of womcn aroused the town and the
whole population gathered about the
scene OF the shooting when II was disCOV-
cred that three men were lying dead on
the parlor floor and a-woman and a sirl
had been fatally shot.
During the party when the amusement
was at its height Shaw Griffin, a young
man under the influence of liquor. be-
came too offensive I'm his toward
the ladies. Mr.. Califf demonstrated with
him and advised him TO go home. This
enraged Griffin and he drew a pistol and
began to rave and make threats against
his host. Calin. knowing Griffin to be a
dangerous man. prepared himself and or
dered the ofender to leave the house.
This precipitated a fight.
Seven shots were exchanged. Both prin-
ripals dropped dead and Clarence Jones,
q young man. was also instantly killed.
AS soon as the first shot was fired. the
young ladies began TO flee, but before the
room was cleared two Of them were IA
tally wounded.
Calif fired three shots, all three taking
effect-one striking Griffin In the right
temple and two in the breast. Griffin FIR
ed four times. One shot entered CALM S
breast. killing him instantly, another
struck Clarence Jones in the head. Mrs.
Calm was shot In the abdomen and her
seven-year1old daughter In the neck.
when the firing commenced the people be
gan TO scatter many of them getting into
ugg1es and driving away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
For Better Roads.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-I note your editorial on the sub
jet of good roads and the use of con-
victs for that purpose.
The experience has been. that conyicts.
when guarded. cost more than any other
labor Of the roads and again that few
counties desire them.
1 would suggest that the Legislature
pass a law making the punishment for
minor offences. so many days work to
be done on the public roads. consecutive
ly or so many days during each week,
until the sentence was carried out. The
offende not TO go 10 Jail. but to do the
work as any hired man by the day; but
TO receive no compensation or just enough
to feed and cloth him. The offender
might run away, for that. punishment
should be severe to deter him. but II he
did fee IT ought also TO deter him from
returning. a great deal OF work could
he had under this plan. and much crimi-
nal expense saved.
The greatest good that can be done the
State at this time, is 10 i%naugurate a
system Of road making. II need not be
expensive, there are enough idle brains
and muscle in Virginia to make all the
roads good. IL properly organized and
ORRIS a. BROWNE.
Cape Charles. Va, Dec. IL. 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
FUyATRICHMOND COLLEGE,.
A Splendid Programme for the Annual
Qualification.

The annual jollifcation at Richmond
College will be given tomorrow evening
December 18th. by q full corps of juvenile
1okers. Their extensive repertoire in
cludes huge outlaws from remotest parts
OF Africa, representing the African in his
own inimitable way. jolly Jokes abound
ing in hilarious revelry, up-tO-date longs.
sentimental and comic, clog dancing TO
which special attention is called.
The extensive olio OF specialties are as
follows. First the original cake walk, rep
%resenting the I'D plantation strut" neXt
the famous hypnotic scene, realistic In
every detail. entitled John Henry and
his Pa" portraying this truly wonderful
psychological phenomenon in every phase.
II is said that one of the best features Of
the programme is the burlesque duel scene
in which all the lassies and laddies of the
village are invited to a swell picnic. A
swell coon Of high degree is the cause Of
the trouble existing between the Drin-
cipals of the duel, ending in a darktown
fistcuff I'm good 'old niger style" Mr..
Twohig Temple In his bicycle speciality.
defying the laws of gravity, is Il feature
not to be overlooked.
roaring farce entitled 1.-THE Initiation of
Rats into the Midnight order of Toe
Pullers," In which the poor, unsuspecting
rat is disturbed in his slumbers and is
violently dragged from his bed and car
ried through a series of performances cal
culated to produce merriment. The stu
dents consider this the finest entertain
ment they have ever prepared. and 10
doubt every one will leave fully satisfied
that they have truly visited the homes
OF the old Southern "darky."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL
A CuIpeper Delegation Advocates Col
Males appointment.

Governor-Elect Tyler spent a busy day
yesterday. lie spent most of the day at
Murphy's Hotel and received scores Of
visitors.
Major Tyler Is overerun with applica-
ions for office. lie has but few positions
to give out and the most OF these have
been filled.
There are an astonishingly large num-
Der OF gentlemen who desire TO servo on
the Governors staff.
A delegation Of Culpeper gentlemen
consisting OF Congressman Rixey. Sena-
tor Jeffries. Messrs. G.. ID. Gray. John s.
Barbour. T. L. Grimsley and II. c. Bur-
roughs called on the Governor-Elect
last night and presented the claims of
Colonel William Male for the position OF
Adjutant-General Major Tyler heard
what the gentlement had TO say and stat
ed that he would give the most careful
consideration to Colonel Males claims
upon the office.
Major Tyler expected TO leave last
night for home but was detained by
overtures from several delegations who
wished TO call upon him last night and
to-day. He Will, however. return to-
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

The change in the custom az the Uni
versity OF Virginia by which the acad-
emic session is now divided into three
portions instead Of two Is working well.
The more even distribution Of the exam
nations being conducive 20 more uni
fOrmily sustained class work. There Is
one class Of young men 10 whom it Is
certainly favorabie-those who wish 10
10 enter the University but were unaoie
10 do 50 al the beginning ~ the session.
Heretofore II has been 10 t~hcadvantase
OF A new student 10 enter IN January
because January was maiiny give up 20
examinations. the consequence or when
the student entering found that be Pre-
tically lost the whole of that month. Now
he can enter at once upon his regular
class work. with two fun terms or the
session remaining. The advantage II IN
creased too. by tho fact that In some OF
the schools. either new COURSES or new
divisions OF courses are taken up 50 thst
he enters az the most favorable time Win
in the session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
VENUS ROSE FROM THE DEEP.
How a Blind Mule Came to Grief and the
Trouble of Its Master.

Venus is the name OF n blind white mule
that gave its master. an elderly Ethiop
and a half dozen sympathetic ~bystanders
. world Of trouble shortly after noon yes
terday.
1t was in the rear OF the A. c. Young
building where a six foot trench yawns
n bars progress through the alley that
the difficulty occurred.
The old darkey. whose rickety cart con-
tained the cuttings OF several hours
search among tho ash barrels of the
peighborhood, had ~dlsmounted 20 recon
noitre the ditch before attempting TO pro-
coed.
Hts investigation proved unsatisfactory
IN It's result and a murky cloud of dlsap-
pointment bebgan to overspread the dusk
tf his oountenance when his reflections
were interrupted by a noise Ike an explo-
sion in a crockery store.
When the mists OF wondering alarm
had cleared from his eyes he beheld Il
chaos. consisting Of his cart and several
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
4 CRY.
A Pathetic Appeal for Destitute Colored
Orphans.

The Times has received from Rev. D..
j. Jenkinc, colorcd, president and founder
of the Colored Orphanage at Charleston,
S. c.. a communication in which he makes
a pathetic appeal TO readers of The Times
for aid for the hve hundred negro children
in his institution. He says among other
things:
Now we are certainly at the door Of
starvation and without some immediate
relief, must fail: but ! can't believe we
will fail, If the press OF this country will
lift their voices in behalf of a needy
cause
1T is a trying hour to us here. Dark
ness nov prevails, and it looks as If some
thing is going TO happen to the Orphan
age: no money, no food. n so many chill
dren to feed and clothe. Cold weather Is
coming and bedding is scarce; food is out;
a stove is needed. and so many other
things hat ] NOW not what 10 say.
Seven years reveal the fact that the
Je lkins Orphanage is in its seventh year.
and having enrolled over 800 children nave
lost but one, and that was the presidents
wv child"
All donations should be sent direct TO
Rev. Jenkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
A FIGHT ON Mr.. PAASON'
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR or
POSES HIS APPOINTMENT
To BE Interstate Commerce commission
er on the Ground Of Alleged Haired
for Organized Labor.

NASHVILLE. TENN, Dec. 15.-At the
nrDraing session of the American fedeIa-
lion of Labor. several resOlullohs "Slg
introduced, among them DeluS o.c " ~
fraternal delegates annually 10 CONFER
with the Trades and Labor Congress Oh
a Communication was read from the
Atlanta Union stating that they are Oh
= strike and asking that their petition
be heard By q representative. fresluenI
N. l. Deley. OF the Atlanta Federation,
was introduced and asked the conFenilOh
10 give the matter carelul cohsI"o'"''0"
OPPOSED MR.. PAXON.
The afternoon session was marked Dy
many Vigorous speeches. Especially was
fnis The case in regard TO the protest
onered against the appointment OF =; NJ
PaNson to be Interstate COM
ReeoIutious protesting his appointment
on the grounds OF his hatred for organic
ed labor, were presented and referred 10
the Committee on Resolutions.
l.. J. Mcclure in a caustic speech ahlla
much applause, moved that the president
of The Federation be instructed 70 tele-
graph the presidents of organizations a
most solemn protest against the iuuioieu
This motion was enthusiastically sup
ported by many speakers n was car
red unanimously.
Fdward Hartford. Of the Railway En-
plOvees Federation, fraternal delegate
from England. addressed the Federation
STEEL INDUSTRY.
NJ. Henri Cardozo. a representative OF
the French government. investigating the
steel Industries in the United states, was
presented ami spoke briefly, explaining
the purposes Of his visit.
federation invited investigation and re-
fered NJ. CardozO 10 the Leaders OF the
organization familiar with the steel IN
dustry. A.. -,
eGciaI aid be given the textile workers OF
Atlanta and that an advisor be sent 20
them. was adopted after some debate.
A public meeting. well attended, was
held to-nieht al which President Gompers
and many others a addresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
Begin at Home.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.--I see SO much talk by the Chamber
OF Commerce and the papers about en-
c%ouraging manufactures 10 come here
tina / want TO ask why Richmond mer-
chants 40 not patronize the factories that
are already here. One who wished 10 sell
out was asked by a would-be purchaser
whether he was well p%atronized at home.
Knowing that there were only two fac
tories of the kind here. lie could not say
he was, for he is not. Only one mer-
chant out OF the many here prefer his
goods at the same price and quality OF
others. let the business men encourage
and patronizc the manufactures already
here. and when rrospectors see thar these
are busy they will come; but when they
see the manufactures here not half work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
RainhoM and Sun SnOts.

BURKEVILLE, VA, Dec. 15.-Special-
A large rainbow was visible i'm the north
west this morning at $3.50 o'clock. All Of
the colors were plainly seen with naked
eye. The sun-spots could be seen also by
the aid Of smoked glass. Though only
one could be seen by this method. a
small field glass revealed four. They are
northwest Of the centre. and are said to
DO holes. thousands of miles in length,
width and depth. Some astronomers
claim that the discharge from this dis
turbance is much larger in size tina our
world, and that il may mean the birth OF
a new planet. When the spots reach the
edge Of the sun. flames may be observed
shooting thousands of miles from the sur
face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
More for Local Option.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec. 15.--Spccial-
The Good Government League Of Lynch
burg at a meeting held last night decided
by a unanimous vote to haVe a local Op-
tion election some time in the spring in
L%ynchburg and BrookVille district, OF
Campbell county.
A large committee was appointed 10 be-
gin AT once the work Of canvassing, il be
ing necessary TO secure on the petition
for the election o%ne-fourth of the names Of
persons who voted at the last November
election
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

legs of his faithful steed. the latter un-
dermost.
Tho mule. in the chiIdlike faith OF sight
less ones had followed its master 10 the
edge OF the ditch and then took a super
fiuous step.
A small crowd OF sympathizers turned
wiling, and Venus gave a second edition
OF her amous rising from the deep TO
the approval OF the sympathizers and the
evident relief OF her master.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

PRICE-Entered into rest wednesday.
December 18th, at 40 p. " Mrs. 50
RAH ~. PRICE. widow or samuei u.
Price. aged sixty-eight years.
Notice OF funeral In Friday 5 papers.
SHEPPARD.-Died yesterday afternoon,
December 18th. at his residence. sll west
Main street. NATHANIEL Il. SHEi-
PARD. In the sixty-ninth year OF his
age.
The funeral will take place from Holy
Trinity church THIS AFTERNOON AZ
3.a0 o clock. Friends and acquaintances
are respectfully invited 10 atts"d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
Eyans-plume.

WATERBURY,. CONN, Dec. b-Miss
Emily Mansfield Plume. daughter x Da-
yid 5. Plume. was married to-nitnt 70
Ex-Governor John cary Evans OF AiAen'
5. &.
The wedding guests included mesnoers
OF the groom's family from Edgrneld y;
couple from New York. New Haven. Phil
adelphla and Houston, Tex.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
GBEAT FIRE.
A Damaging and sensational statement
by the city Solicitor.

bF iHf NlAl NtlA'lAoAF
LONDON, December 5.-During the
course 0f to-day's great inquiry into the
recent great fire IN the cripple Gate dis
trict of London, the cry Solicitor. Ar.
Henry Homewood Crawford, made a SEM
s|atiOnal statement. lie said the inquest
had assumed grave import. The expert
evidence had proved that the fire WAS
not occidental. n the evidence showed
that the fire had started in a stack or CLOTH
ing in the show room OF Waller q Brown.
mantle manufacturer. Mr.. Brown. he
added. could not escape the fact that ne
was the only person in the show room
just prior 20 the outbreak. II was only
fair to state. said the city Solicitor in
conclusion. that Mr.. Brown was per-
fectiy willing 10 re-enrer tho witness
box and give any futher details he could
on the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
Greeks Want an Extension

CONsTANTINOPLE. Dec. 10 T q
Greek government has requested a
months extension of the term fixed upon
for ratifying the treaty of peace with
Turkey. The members of the diplomatic
corps are much surprised at this request
and the Turkish officials declare that IL is
unwarraated and unacceptable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
sOCI4LIST-LIBOR TOTE.
ouantz Received o Votes and Maycnm-
Der 2027.

Editor Of The Times:
sir.-At the last meeting OF the state
Committee OF the Standardization party J
was instructed to request of you that the
detailed vote that Is, by cities and coun-
ties) cast for the SOcialist-Labor party In
the recent State elections be published in
The Times at YOU earliest convenience.
A. b. McCULLOCH,
Secretary State Committee.
Manchester, Va, Dec. -, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

and. on the contrary, goods c"lhll5
from every part OF the United states, they
will not be induced 10 come 10 "a place
home Industries are not p~atIon!1eu'
MANUFACTURER.
Richmond Va. Dec. II, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Barbara RUPERT.

Mrs. Barbara Rupert, the widow OF
the late John L. Rupert. died yeslelu"S
morning al 1890 o'clock at her home no
2iOl east Main street. .
Mrs. Rupert was eighty years old and
had long been a respected resident oil
this city.
Her funeral will be held Friday morn
ing AT 9 O'Clock from ST. Mary's church
Nj. II. &. Anderson.
Mr.. II. c.. Anderson died yesterday
morning al 2.gO o'clock at his home ON
Chelsea Hill after an illness Of nine
months.
lie was ~thlrty-four years Of age and
leaves "A wife and four children.
The funeral will take place from inc
home al 2 o'clock this afternoon
the interment will be made IN Holly
wood