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|oNE OF WILSON'S CAPTAINS.
IA New Yorker Commanded British Ship
 In the Battle of the Nile.


 In the Battle of the Nile.
 The fifth ship was the Theseus, Cap stainNRalph Willett Miller This gentle < malewhom after his premature death Nelson styled the only truly yirtuous man ever knew, was by birth New | Yorker, whose family had been loyalists during the American Revolution. A let ter from him to his wife gives an ac- count of the fight which is at once among the most vivid and from tbe professional standpoint the most satis- factory of those which have been trans Mitted to us. Of the Theseus' entrance Into the battle he says:
 II In running along the enemys line in the wake of the Zealous and Goliath, observed their shot sweep just over us. And knowing well that at such mo ment Frenchmen would not have cool. less enough to change their elevation, closed them suddenly, and, running @nder the arch of their shot, reserved tpy fire, every gun being loaded with Iwo and some with three round shot, pnl had the Guerrier's masts in a as and her jibboom about six feet clear our rigging. We then opened with Rah effect that q second breath could N Dc drawn before her main and mig snnasts were also gone. This was pre- sy at sunset, or A minutes past 6. aea passing between her and the Zeal ' and as close as possible round the Side of the Goliath, we anchored by \ stern exactly in limo with her and east the Spartiate. We had not been Auy minutes i'll action with the Spar ae when we observed one of our ships N4Q soon after knew her to be the Van- a'd, place herself so directly opposite on the outside of her that I desist anhg on her, that I might not ao ''nlef toour friends, and directed ey. ~ gun before the mainmast on the
 ioh fourth Freneh) and all abaft ehe Gonquerant, giving up my ypef bird to the admiral. ''--st Nelson ae Battle of the Nile, by Captain Aaan. in Century.
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8
Advertisements.

Know ye,-Hodyiah 0wenson eampbplle, master all ehiefe Ipstrue= tor afye towae syngiage schoole, assisted by yetalented pupils thereof will gyve to public a grandeconeerte and recitation Of musick at YeMerril, Institute on VI fSrst dave Of ye month of Jnly. \ D fSl7. Ye ad- mission. Price 25rts. @Ycs proceeds therefrom shall be attributed 10 ye erection ofa newe Baptist meetih house
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10 the Sonth I>ole.

The south polar expedition that his been under preparation for q consider able time by German and Austrian sci entists will be commanded by J. von Payer. Itwill be preceded by ya prelimi- nary expedition from Melbourne, which will start next summer. and spend the winter in Victoria Land Non Payer will not accompany this, but will set out with tlle1nain expedition.
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Training School For Nesrs Nurses.

The University Medical College of New Orleans has determined to estab- fish training school for negro women IS nurses. The object is to supply well trained nurses who will serve for mod crate pay The trained nurses who are now ill New Orleans are not numerous enough to meet the demand, and they are paid for their services at rate which many people who need them cannot afford
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More Eloquent.

''They say there is character shown .n the way a man combs his hair. {
 Well, l think that often there ls rnore character shown in the way ha doesn,t comb it. "--Dstroit Free Presa
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A GOOD SUGGESTION.
A Change In the Calendar That Is Worth
 Thinking About.

Thinking About.
 It is suggested that on Jan. 1, 1900, a new division of the year into 13 months be instituted. If such division were made, the first 12 months would have 2s days or four weeks each, and the new month 29 days, to make s65. and 80 in leap year.
 After a few days there would be no need to refer to calendars, as the same s day of the week would have the same date through the year. If Jan. were, say Monday, every Monday would be the lst, 8th, 10th and 22d; every Tues day the 2d. 9th, l6th and 28d, and SC on through the year.
 The changes of the moon would be on about the same dates through the year, and many calculations, like interest. dates of maturing notes, Easter and many other important dates would be .simplified Although the present gener- ation would have to figure new dates for birthdays, and all legal holidays except New Years would be on different dates, yet the gain would be more than the loss, as that would be permanent and the objections triaing. .-Seientifio Amer. $ inan
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He Can Afford It.

The pavement il front of inc William fl. Vanderbilt residence i'll New York city cost over $40, 900 The single stone lying directly in flont is the largest known paving stone and cost, transpor- tation aud all, $9. GOO.
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- Utterly Bad.

ses, : spake they of the one who ssa gone, he was utterly and hopeless. sau ,s; its wiekedness might have been
 ], s,sen . haa Il been accompanied by .seu,eemlng <" trait, but he had none .lS O0lan even tell q funny story. |4anapolis Journal.
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CuBA'S CHILDREN,
F.fst Tender Used In the aepuDIic'a Schools.

She Flfst. Header Used In the aepubIic'a Schools. sre has just come to hand tke first Apban national schoolbook, a little Arst reader. in pamphlet form, GOV. cred with yellow paper and turned and doubled by the tiny scholar, who stuck it in his pocket during recess while he played at being Maceo and brandished toy wooden machete. It is dog cared and thumb marked No second glance at the text is needed to show what tho republic is aiming at-the rearing of a race of patriots, every one of whom shall be in the futulo western world Leoni das
 The title page of the primer would be red rag to General Weyleg could he lay eyes on it. Here it is, literally translated:
 PATRIA.
 REPUBLIC OF CUBA.
 Eastern Department
 PRIMER READING HOOK FOR THR PEHLIe SCHOOLS 0K
 THE STATE.
 By the Citizen,
 DANIEL FAJARDo oRTIg PRINTING OFFICE FL CUBANO LIBRE.
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Summer Tourist Hates.

To Noun Nebo. Searcy Spring Ravenaen Springs, lAI.ll.commenting June lst and continuing until Sep tember l5, S97, the St. L NJ. X X. Ky. will sell ronnd trip tickets to Ut Nebofor S7. 80; SearfI Springs, lS4 9; RaYendeh Springs. Ark, $S D, final init for return October. 1T 1897
 H. E. MIzELL, Agent
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N N oanafy islands have 9 peculiar saoNYn as the fountain tree, which saa reoeptacles for the collection os ssYsral gallons of water are often
 Y one os thssa natural pitchers
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Whenever a man offers you pay Tor your vote, he insults your manhood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
A GREAT COAL TRAFFIC.
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN TO
ESLARGE FACILITTES.
Fiv. Viii. " New Track at Crewe and
Min. ~ Iambert's Foint-Accommo-
dalton for Five Thousand Cars.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. Especial
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com.
pany Is preparing to enlarge their yards
ut Crcwo and Lamborts Point. This
company expects TO lay five miles Of track
al Crewe and nine miles OF track at Lam
bert's Point. so as to give the company
room 10 and more cars. At present
only twcnty-siN hundrcd coal cars can
be handled at Lambert's Point. The
proposed extension Of track VIII give
the company room for handling five thou
sand cars. IL is also learned that the
company contemplate building a double
track from Roanoke to Lambcrts Point.
The Petersburg Grays and a. I. Hill
Rifles have extended an invitation 10
Company A. Fourth Virginia Infantry.
Of Norfolk. TO participate in the military
demonstration here on the -
YOUNG MANS SAD END.
About half past eight o'clock last nlgnt
Mr.. James Bell Young. a young man wide
~ known in the community was found
lying on the porch OF Mr.. David Dunlop,
Jr.. on Sycamore street. opposite Cen
trail Park. brething heavily and uncon-
sciOus. He was taken TO the city jan.
where he died at a quarter past one
o'clock this morning. This afternoon at
/ o'clock. a corners inquest was held over
tho remains at the jail. The verdict OF
the jury was that the deceased came TO
his death from congestion Of the lungs
and brains. Mr.. Young had been drink
ing heavily for some months past. Ho
was a son of the late James r. Young.
who for some years was a prominent
iewcller OF Petersburg. The remains OF
tho dead man was turned over to his
mother.
Mrs. Mollie Northington. wife Of Mr.. J.
: NothingtOn. who is employed as watch
man at the factory Of the :. ". Nenable
Tobacco Company died quite suddenly
this morning OF grip. The deceased has
numerous relatives in Richmond.
4 NARROW ESCAPE.
Mr.. Clagget Young. assistant passen-
ger ticket agent Of the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company in Petersburg. and
Mr.. John Moyler, a popular young In
surance man OF this place. had a very
narrow esclpe Yesterday afternoon. They
attempted 10 Cord with a horse and bug
gy "a creek near Prince George Court
house. which had become swollen by the
recent rains. when tho horse got beyond
lis depth and came near being drowned.
Both Mr.. Young and Mr.. Moyler had
10 swim 10 shore. After the horse which
was owned by Mr.. @. A. Fittz. OF this
place. had been gotten out OF the water
be died.
I learn that Mr.. Russell Cargreve. OF
Washington, will put the steamer John
Sylvester on James river shortly 10 ply
between Richmond and Norfolk.
The Swift Cresk Cotton Mills. I'm Ches-
terrified count have started NJ. The
running OF these mills Will give employ
ment 20 "A large force Of operators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
Nnior Wood, for Governor.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-As the subject OF a suitable can
didate Tor Guhernatorial honors
seems 20 he agitating the minds
OF the people Of tho 'old
mother state" and as several gentlemen
have already been spoken Of. will YOU
allow AN old Democrat of Albcmarle to
name "a man. who. taking him AN around
Will come nearer filling the requirements
than amy of the worthy gentlemen who
have already been mentioned. I refer
70 Captain Micajah Woods. Of Alb marie
county. who has hue few peers I'm the
state, ~ any. a. p gifted lawyer. ready
and magical speaker. and a man OF
large experience as "a c%ampaigner. a high
toned gentleman I'm whom everybody has
the utmost confidence and whose record
as a trustworthy gentleman IS fayorably
known throughout the State.
Captain Woods has many influential
friends In Albemarle. who are anxious 10
see him become a candidate he also has
any warm friends I'm different parts OF
the State, who are uving him 10 come
before the people for G~ubernatorial hon
ors In the coming election. The gene
raj popularity Of Captain Woods. IL he
would enter the field. would insure his
nomination ana election over any man
that can be brought out.
DEMOCRAT.
University. Va. Feb. 3, 1885,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
THE TIMEs-RICHMOND VA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY A. 1897:
MIR. ARCHIBALD BOILING
TH or or or RTCHMOND'S
BEST kNOWN CITIZENS.
ist, but of Late Years Book-keepsr for
the Taylor and Boiling Company.

Mr.. Archibald Boiling, one OF the best
known citizens of Richmond died yester-
| day morning at 6.D o'clock after long sur
fering from the effects of paralysis, at his
residence No. pa west Franklin street.
Mr.. Boiling was born on December 18th.
49,. at Hunslet Hall. Henrico county.
His father was Captain Blair Boiling. and
his mother Mrs. Pennella Storrs Boiling.
on February 9Th. 1852. he married Miss
Eliza Truhart Armistead. of Cumberland
county. Va. who died in October, lo62.
The surviving children are Messrs. Blair.
Wyndhan and Stanhope. and Miss Matte
Boiling.
Mr.. Boiling served during the war In
Otcy battery. and was distinguished for
his courage and daring. At the close OF
the war he returned, having been pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant OF the Battery.
BUSINESS CAREER.
Mr.. Boiiing's business life has been a
varied one. Before the war he was clerk
for Mr.. John Stuart. of Brook iii. Upon
his return from tho war he started IN
the tobacco business, becoming associa-
ted with "A Mr.. Woodruff under the hfm
name Of Boiling & Woodruff. Subsequent
ly no conducted the same line Of business
alone. and was very successful, becoming
widely known in the trade. For some
treason. however. he finally gave up MS
business and travelled for q time.
After remaining for a while at Char
lottesville and various other places. ne
went TO Clarksville. Tenn, about 1875,
where he accepted q clerical position.
lie remained there only "a comparatively
short time and upon his return took mp
"a position with the Taylor & Boiling Co..
wholesale grocers. on Virginia street.
whose trusted bookkcepcr he has been
until "a few weeks ago. when he was
stricken with paralysis.
Mr.. Boiling was a descendant Of POca-
houtas. Randolph Boiling. Il son Of tho
deceased. while travelling for the Allen *
Ginter Tobacco CO.. was killed a few
years ago in South Africa. The young
mans remains were brought here and
buried from ST. Paul's church.
THE FUNERAL.
Mr. Boliing's funeral Will take place
his afternoon from the First Presby-
terrain church. Of which he was an elder.
The members of the Otcv Battery will
meet al the church TO attend the funeral
services.
The following gentlemen have consented
10 act as pall-bearers: Messrs. Wilie
Walker. Junius =. Mosbv. Junius 4. Nor
ris. Il. Il. Steger. Jonathan Bryan. T.. g.
Leigh. Jr. i. u. Williams. w. g.. Preston.
Or. J. II. Moore. Llburn r. Myers. W. G..
Miller, DIR. VI. d. Hoce. Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
4
Miss Elise Iiatclino Becomes the Wife Of
Mr.. Charles Spicer.

Mr.. Charles Spicer and Miss Elise Rat
clNe were married yesterday evening
az d o'clock at the residence OF the bride 8
aunt. Mrs. Montgomery West. No. 12li
Floyd avenue. Ii was a pretty tableau
marriage. The parlors were appropri-
ately decorated with carnations. ferns.
and other greens. which. with the soft
lights and dainty appearance OF the flower
children. combined 10 produce a pic
turesque and pleasing effect.
Miss Elise Harrison. Of Petersburg. was
maid OF honor. Her gown was OF white
organdic. She carried American Beau
ties. Masters Hugh and Rutherford
Rose and little Misses Lily and Mia West.
the latter i'm fresh pink irocks. and car
rving pink carnations. held the ribbons
when the bride and groom entered. Mr..
James Weddell. of Petersburg. was best
man. The marriage altar was In The
bay window. where the white D. green
effect was at once tasteful and IN keep
ing with the rest Of the decorations.
The bride wore 81 travelling suit Of dark
blue. Rev. j. Y. bowman. rector OF
All Saints church. performed the mar
rage and after light refresh
ments and the hest wishes OF the htty or
more relatives and friends Of the bridal
couple present. Mr.. and Mrs. Spicer took
the Z o'clock train for q tour. which VIII
include New York. They Will return
about February 18th, and viii reside on
south Fourth street. in this city. where
The groom. whose home has heretofore
been i'm Petersburg. is at the head OF a
furnishing tobacco business.
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partially paralyzed on the left side, ana
that his mind was wandering.
"A trained nurse was brought from
Grady Hospital to take charge of him.
and everything possible done for his re
lief. He has since slowly. but steadliy'
improved.
THE attack was brought on by over
work. In addition 10 his regular duties
which were very arduous. he has recent
~ been preparing some addresses 10 De
delivered I'm Florida.
1T IS thought that his close applica-
ton to this latter task was the imine-
diate cause Of the stroke.
During the period immediately tol-
lowing tho attack his mind constantly
dwelt on the addresses. portions or whlcn
ne would repeat. and ut times he would
make as II writing them out.
Or. Williamson came TO Atlanta nNc
years ago 20 accept the pastorate OF
tha First Christian church, then com
narativelv obscure. He raised II TO us
present prominence and hourishing con-
ditiOn. ,
"Dr. Williamson's condition to-day A. J
o'clock was very much improved. ana
the physicians think the chances Tor en-
tire recovery are good
Or. Williamson is widely known IN
Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04

The W0mau's Auxiliary of *. j.. Lee
Camp met at Lee Camp Hall yesterday
afternoon for the annual election of Of
ncers. There was not "a quorum present
so the election was postponed. %
treasurer report was read, showing the
expenditure of 5000 given by Lee Camp
and So dollars from dues. There are not
over thirty-siV members of the auxiliary.
and from this list not more than ten do
active work. Fifteen dollars was sent
TO deserving people during Christmas and
"a large number of clothes and toys. Mr..
Bagby. of the Needle Work Guild, has
also sent many articles of clothing. The
work of the Auxiliary is entirely among
the wives. widows and orphans of Con-
federate soldiers. In many cases the ola
soldiers are comfortably taken care Of at
the Lee Camp home and their families
are left destitute. Most Of those We
help are not the charity poor of the city.
but are people who have seen letter days.
10 is a. work that should appeal TO every
Confederate woman. and as the dues are
only ten cents a month. if they can not
DO active work. they could at least con-
tribute 20 such "a cause.
MRS. y. Y. RANDOLPH.
Treasurer r.. g. Lee Camp Auxiliary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
pnr>oNIL lND GrvrRAL
Interesting Facts About ~iichmond's TN
zens aud other Matters.

zcns aud other Matters.
Andrew J. Fairbauk died I'm Baltimore
last Monday in the seyenty-thlrd year
Of his age.
DIR. W. J.. Burfoot is I'm eXtremis ar
his home. No. so north Sixth street. Ills
attending physicians. Drs. Wexford and
Ross give no announcement.
Yesterday was Candlemas Day in me
Catholic church calendar. D masses
were held at all the local Catholic
churches.
The funeral of Mrs. Francis Ann kol-
Inns. whose death was announced D" Ihe
Times. took place yesterday afternoon
az 3 o'clock.
Dr. A. 3. Dunaway. who is TO supply
the pulpit Of the Leieh-Street Baptl9t
church during the absence of Dr. wright,
arrived in the city yesterday morning.
MIR. Marion l.. Dawson. of this city, has
q highly interesting article iu the current
issue OF the North American Review, en-
titled "Wnl the South Ie Solid Again.
Alr. Alexander CanIl.-h. Who is well
known To the citizens 1i Richmond as
one of the former secretaries of the
Young Mems Christian Association IN this
city. is at present superintendent Of the
POSTGRADUATE Hospital. ol Second avenue.
IN New York city.
Air. Thomas j. Todd h.d his arm badly
fractured and bis body painfully bruised
in "a runaway accident la-t Monday after
noon. He was ont driving in o. buggy
when the horse took fright and. running
away, threw Mr.. Todd violently 20 the
frozen ground. The injured man was
earf home where Dr. George Ben john
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
con cUrSniU,s SALART.
Nj. Meredith "a, the Ordinance l'edu'-
mn IL H. in rrnprr IOIm.

ing II - in rroper Form.
Some time ap0 MI. n. j. carter,
member OF the Council from Clay ""id'
made the point iu The street Doininll',s
that the ordinance rcducing thc salary Oh
the city Engineer was so constructor 80
t4 Mu,, out his compensation ehIHe'y
until "a new law should be- enacted.
The wording Of the ordinance Is thdl the
Engineer salary shall be reduced by
$1,000. and all resolutions ana ordnance
iu conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed
Alr. Garter held that as no sum was
suecined for his future compensation.
ana an ordinances On the subject being
repealed. ms salary was nil until some
further action was taken.
The point seemed 10 be we'll taken. ana
I'm order to settle the matter the opinion
Of the City Attorney was requested, ana
dee has given it as follows.
"Iu reply 10 an inquiry OF yours re-
port that / am OF opinion that the ordi-
nance reducing tho salary of the city
Engineer by $1,000 does not affect the bal
ance of his salary. The ordinance de-
clarcs upan its face that it reduces inc
salary by $1,000. A reduction by 800 is
not ana abolition Of 5000.
The ordinance also shows upon us
face that where 10 comes IN connect Win
another ordinance only TO "a certain eN-
tent. that then the whole of the former Us
not TO be repealed. but only the conflict
ing portion. The language oil the
rcpealing section of the ordinance
TO Doe construed is: All ordi-
uanccs. parts of ordinances. or resoiu-
tions i'm conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed
such language shows that the intent
of the Council was not TO repeal in fun
the ordinance fixing the salary of the
city Engiuoer-but only 10 the extent OF
reducing the amount by N.ooo.
&C.. v. MEREDITH,
city Attorney
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04

JENNINGS ORDINARY. Feb. 3.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. X. T.. Shore. who IS visiting ar
his daughters. Mrs. T.. T.. Parkinson. Is
seriously IN with a carbuncle.
After q severe illness Mrs. Or. Rogers
Is able 10 be about.
Mrs. Henry Nereer is confined 20 her
home with a severe cold.
Miss Gene Agnew. who visited Mrs. T..
Thursiield last week. has returned 10
her home. I'm Burkevillc.
Miss Rogers and her cousin. Miss Good
win, Of Iowa. who rave been visiting in
this vicinity for the past two months. lad
a very agreeable surprise last week.
Mr.. Bud Grafton IS visiting friends in
this vicinity.
Mr.. :. 5. Elicit. who FOR the past fort
night has been confined 10 his home with
iniiamatory rheumatism. is able 10 be
out to-day.
Rev. $. g. Hutton preached a most in
teresting sermon az Spring i'm Acat-
envy last Sunday 10 "a large audience.
Or. Southall. 81 Amelia. attended church
az This place Sunday, also Dr. Sydnor. Of
CrcWc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-04
BiBLE ~INSrITrrf" Ar J. N. c. 4.
Prof. II. /. wilett. \. H., Of Chicago Uni
versit,. Coming 10 Richmond.

Prof. ~. /. Wiilcti, \. H. 81 'hl'"Eo UNI
@ver-ity, COMM TO Richmond.
The ,Biblo students 81 the city will
have q rare opportunity for helpful in
%struction nj the bible institute which
viii be held Saturday Of this week. The
Christian Womau.s Board of Missions or
the scv%enth-street Christian church in-
vitcd Profe sor Willctt. who is now con-
Quoting "a Bible study at tho University
of Virginia. to CONT TO Richmond.
after consultation with the officers or
the YOUNG Mems Christim Association,
ct was decided TO make the session more
public. and the "Ilstituto' viii bee given
al the Association Hall The FIRST ses-
sion will Doe held Saturday at u noon.
The second session On Saturday at s
o'clock p. NJ. and g. is probable there will
be a session held Saturday afternoon 1T
the seventh-street Christian church.
Professor Willctt VIII take for his topic
studies ON Abraham. Moses. and David
lie will also teach the s~unday-school les
SON. usually conducted by Rev. Dr. j.. T.
Pell. on Saturday afternoon In Associa-
ton Hall.
The sessions OF the Institute viii be
omen both 10 ladies and gentlemen. All
are cordially invited 10 attend.