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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The Wednesday Club-Miss Rsinhardt an
Miss RaglsBds


Tho first rehearsal OF the wednesday
Club for tho season Of issl-% viii De
held on Tuesday evening az SID O'Clock
In the big hall Of the young Mems 'hris-
tan Association. Those who desire 10
become members Of the organization are
requested to apply 20 the secretary Mr.
l. Parker DashielL The admission Zee rs
one dollar and the annual fees are three
dollars.
MISS Annie Louise Renhardt. tho
Young violiniste. will play al the Woman's
CnIb MONDAY She is 20 leave I'm Few
davs FOR brooklyn 20 study under Henry
Schradleck. formerly OF the Lepsie Con-
servatory, and one OF the greatest violin
masters OF the world.
Miss Gay Ragland has gone 10 New
YORK, where she will pursue her musical
studies under the ablest teachers OF voice
culture In that city.
Miss Ragfand's voice Is a high soprano
OF fine texture. and musically true. IL Is
remarkably wide ranged, the lower tones
are strong and well rounded. the upper
tones are steady and always under con
troll. and she Is possessed OF marked must
cal feeling, and a beautiful and graceful
personality.
Out OF Difference 10 the wishes OF her in
structor Miss Ragland while in Richmond
was compelled 10 decline all invitations 10
sing in public. although IN many Instances
II was a source OF great reluctance on Ter
part 20 obey those instructions. However.
she sung several times IN private. and her
voice charmed and captivated all who
were fortunate enough 10 hear IL. Miss
Ragiand contemplates returning 10 the
city next January and having benent ~
the Academy OF Music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
SOME new WEDDING G Tits
SeaSOnabIe Tributes for Cupid'S TIL
umphal Festival.
A CHRYSANTHEMUa JARDINIERE.
Lovers Tea set aud Glover Leaf lahie-N
shape OF Bonbonnieres Bric-a-
Brac Grows in Popu-
larity.



The problem Of selecting October we'd.
ding presents is only little less con.
fusing than that Of choosing Christmas
gifts. That As merely because there
are fewer of them % buy. Silver aru
cles for such purposes have come to o'
regarded as belonging TO much the sam'
coterie as china dishes and cooking uten
sis and fhis fact throws the glNer hacl
upon the other stock gifts such Ai
lamps, cabinets. etc.
THE newest thing In handsome lamps
mas the old-fashioned wrougnt-lfot
standard. with lockwood bowl ana oel
globe. other lamps nave rl1la,'
standard of onyx and glass welded TO-
one Of the most appropriate weddine
gifts on the market Is "A little hVe-o cloch
tea set. designed entirely ~ hedrl snap,
The ware is Royal Worcester. OF Wnlrf
the heart-shaped tray Is also made. the
four teacups and saucers. the sugar bow
and nitcher. an are On the shape of q
heart Even the teapot is In the same
appropriate design, and the whole So
sells for s2S.ZJ
An oak tea table. with a lower shell
the same size and shape as the npp'l
ono. comes IN the design Of clover
leaf which. though not tour-leaieo
clover. is probably intended 10 prophecy
good luck. Dainty dOiiies. consisting OF
three circular pieces Of white linen OF.
namented with drawn work and sewec
together at the adjacent edges, are uscc
on these tables and Will serve for g
Younger member Of o. family 10 make
and give a long with the larger pres
onts.
unense nut are done I'm "a hrOnZe-like ma.
terlal called Etienne, which rs cheaper
imitation OF the ware known as Nancy.
The nut is as large as small cdnla'
Ioupe. and a cupid or other fancitul tig'
ure Is represented sitting on the edge
Another design in the same ware has the
bonbon dish I'm the shape OF deep she'll
with a mermaid holding A.
Bric-a-brac grows more fascinating
each year I'm proportion as the designs
grow more modern and realistic. a col
ored newsbOy. with a bundle Of papers
under his arm. IS represented as Just
getting "A cigarette light from white
boy. A bicycle girl. standing beside her
wheel and waving ner hat over some I'm.
aginary victory. attracted the beyy OF
girls. who would formerly have been
thrown into raptures. by some dear lit
tie sky-terrier" or a love Of a bonnet.
Jardlnieres have appropriate designs.
either painted or mounted on the out
side. showing water sccnes-a water lily
some FISH swimming In the water, dol
phins Holsters and other things not quite
80 appropriate are all used In such deco
ration.
A chrysanthemum jardlnierc is the
| most seasonable thing yet displayed foi
October. Ii was made In Germany
| whence so much Of the finest pottery
| edge Of the plant Jar like a Stuart run.
| ana being done In color, II IS exceedingly
| effective. This can be bought for about
| twelve dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

fond of delicate missions. VIII see
what l can do. ,..o bod
And so he repaired to the state V ~
room. where our venerable pie, Posoto
tiarv was beginning those very eidp u az
processes OF the toilet Win WIN" -"
prepared for the couch. ~. go
NV dear Lord" began Lore Ouo'
dreadful rumor has reached u.s.
"Indeed, Pray what is it?"
1--WE have heard that you in'ehd 20
omen the proceedings tomorrow III
French"
"VelI. Lord Odo, what OF that! -.
's\Nhy of course, we all know that tho. =
is no one I'm Europe more competent 10
do so than Yourself. But, then' altei Az
TO make a French speech Is ra.her cU, Uni
rnonplace accomplishment Iheie WI
be at least half a dozen men az tne ~
gress who could do IL almost II not uule.
&C we'll as Yourself. But, on the otn t
hand. who but you can make an Eng lls .
speech? All these plenipotentiarles NV
come from the various courts OF Eulope
eYpecting the greatest intellectual ttea.
OF their lives in hearing Enghsn spoken
nv its greatest living master. Inc ques ,,
ton for you. my dear Lord u.s. VIII Sou
disappoint them?
Lord Beaconsfeld put his glass IN ms
eve. fixed his gaze on Lord Odo ana then
"There is much force In what you say
I will consider the point
And the next day he opened the Pr,
<eedings in English.-Manchester 'bns''
Guardian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

In New Zealand an eight hour day or
to be more exact. a 4S-hour week Is
compulsory for all women working IN
mills and workshops. and all children
under Is. They are not allowed to work
overtime for more than 20 days year.
and they are limited to three hours extra
a day. and tho written permission OF an
inspector must be obtained. In the case
of adult men the government does not
interfere with their hours OF labor, save
i'm exceptional cases but the eight-hour
day is general, though not universal
throughout the colony In Wellington the
average wage of adults in engineering
words is 2 pounds JOS. Sd. a week: mould
ers average 2 pounds 10 s. Sd: pattern
makers pounds 2s.. and adults in cleo
tricaI engineering works. Spounds rs. 4d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
To BE Married Wednesday.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Nellie Powell and Mr.. Frank Bliley. the
ceremony to take place at the Church Of
tho Sacred Heart Wednesday, October
9th. at 9 A. NJ.
Rev. Father Francis Meyer, o. S. B.. OF
Charlotte. n G., will be the officiating
priest. and the mass will be served by
Masters Thomas Powell and Raphael
Blley.
Mr.. John Biley. brother OF the groom,
will be the best man and the ushers will
be Messrs. John Powell John Ryan.
Horace Foster. Arthur Mayo w +. Red
dy and William Miller.
Mr. and Mrs Bliley will 90 on "A bridal
tour to Washington. Baltimore. New
York. Erie. Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
returning here for permanent residence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The new Congressional Library being
built at Washington. has already about
forty-four miles Of shelving. which will
accommodate over 100000 books. Tho
ultimate capacity OF the building for
books will be nearly 100000 volumes,
which will take 100 miles Of shelving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

founces Of lace. one has a foundation
strip Of pale green ribbon four Inches
, wide and a ward and half long. At in
tervals of eight inches or so is set an end
of ribbon about eight inches long. ana
over each of these is draped ilounce
OF black dotted lace.
ANNIE LAURIE WOODS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOODS.
Committee Appointed To Investigate
Them Is Taking Testimony
in st. Louis.

St Louis. Mo, oct. 29.-Senators Knute
Nelson. of Minnesota; J. II. Galiinger, OF
New hampshire, and James Berry, of Ar
committee on commerce of the United
States senate. held a conference here to-
day with the members of the Missouri
river commission. Senators Vest, of Mis-
scuri: Caffery, of Louisiana. and Mcbride,
of oregon, also members OF the committee
were not present. Senator Nelson oGiciated
as chairman. The committee was appoint
ed by congress TO report to the senate, at
its next session, by bill or otherwise. to
whether the annual overflows of the Mis-
souri, and Mississippi rivers can be pre-
vented.
Almost the entire forenoon was con-
sumed in taking the testimony OF Lieuten-
ant Colonel Stickney. which dealt chiefly
with facts and figures regarding the dis
astrous floods of last spring. In the opin-
ion of Colonel Suckney, the foods of the
lower Mississippi were caused by the over
flow of the Ohio and its tributaries, and
the rise of the upper Mississippi only tend
ed to prolong the high water
When asked by Senator Nelson if he
thought the building of a system of reser-
yoirs along the Ohio would lessen the dan
ger of a repetition of such a flood Colonel
Stickney replied in the negative He gave
as his reason that he did not think suffi-
cient area could be found along the Ohio 10
build reservoirs large and deep enough TO
carry OFF water sufficient to lessen ma
terially the danger arising from such an
overflow as occurred last spring.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
Mr.. GEORGE IN CALIFORNIA.
Went There in iS5. and Married n
Sacramento Girl in 1854
Started Two Pnncrs

San Francisco. Oct. 29.-The news of the
death of Henry George created profound
interest here, where he is well known Mr.
George, as editor of the Evening Post, of
this city. which paper he founded, was
prominent factor in California affairs many
Years ago. and his career since he left
this city has been watched with interest
Mr.. George first came here in 1851 on board
the United States steamship Shubrck of
which he was purser's clerk His first en-
ployment in this city was in the capacity
of laborer in a rice mill on Fremont street.
hut in 1855. when the Frazer river excite
ment started. his cousin and o. e. Griffin
and sent Henry up there to conduct it.
Six months later however. he returned to
this city and started n small weekly known
as the Home Journal. 1t was not sue
cess. He then went to work as a compos-
itor. In 1850. he married Miss Annie C.
Fox. and shortly afterward went to Sac
ramento. He soon returned, and began to
write for the local papers. His work on
the Examiner led TO his appointment as ed
itor on the Chronicle. but he soon left that
paper and started another weekly known
as ''The State" A few months later he
was sent East as correspondent of the
Daily Herald, published by John Nugent.
for several local papers, started the Even
ing Post. He disposed of this four years
later and was appointed by Governor Ir-
win as inspector of gas meters, an office
which he held for about four years. Mean
time, during his leisure hours. he was at
work on his book. Progress and Poverty
He then went East and took up his perma-
nent residence in New York.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
M'NALL DEFENDS HIMSELF.
Tries to Justify Himself and His
Agents In Their Holdup Ex-
aminatiOns.

Topeka, Kas., Oct. 29-tSpecial) State
Insurance Commissioner McNail dropped
into town to-day long enough TO give out
an interview defending the conduct of his
agents in holding I'D Eastern insurance
companies under the guise Of making "ex-
aminations" McNall says that the Eek
aminations' were legitimate, and that the
fees were not excessive. However. he will
have a hard time to convince even his
Populist friends that 5000 for three days
work for two men, and 1925 for two and a
half hours work for another man is not
excessive, or, in fact. is not a cold-blooded
.holdup" as characterized at the trial In
the federal court.
Mr.. McNall and E. s. Quinton are mixed
in regard to the examination" made by
Quinton in Hartford. Last night Quinton
submitted to an interview in which he said
that he did not make an examination" of
the real estate of the Hartford company
because he was not acquainted with Con-
necticut prices of real estate. To-day. Nc
Nall says. in Justification of Quinton's 8
charge, that oulnton not only examined
the assets in the Office. but also examined
the company's real estate holdings.
1t is the general opinion in offic,al -ir
cles here tonight that McNalPs exp sua-
ton does not explain. but that II = so
weak as to cause the administration still
deeper humiliation. "It would nav. been
better had McNan not spoken Is tls way
a state official put 1t.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
HIS SON SUCCEEDS HIM.
Henry George. Jr., Nominated for the
MayoraIty by the Thomas JET
fcrson Democracy.

New York. Oct. 29.-The Thomas jefferson
Democracy this afternoon substituted the
name of Henry George, Jr, oldest son and
confidential adviser for years of his father,
for that of Henry George. as candidate for
Iravor of Greater New York.
Henry George, Jr. is the oldest son OF
the mayoralty candidate. He is about %
years OF age is literary in his tastes. He
was at one time managing editor OF the
Jacksonville (Fla.} Citizen. but for some
time had been engaged with bis father ia
literary work which was suspended when
the latter accepted the nomination.
Mr.. George has accepted the nomination
which was rendered unanimously.
Henry George, Jr.. was born in Sacra-
mento. Cal. In 1862 He was educated in
the public schools of San Francisco. He
was taken from school and put to work in
a printing office and helped 10 set type for
Progress and Poverty" He came East
with his father III 1850
In 1855 he went TO England as his fathers
private secretary. After his return ne was
employed for some time on the editorial
staff of Truth. daily paper then published
in this city. Afterward he was assistant TO
the late James Redpath, when the latter
was editor of the North American Review.
When the Standard was founded by his
father as the recognized exponent of the
single tax movement. he became managing
editor of the paper holding that position
until 1881 Then he went to Washington
as special correspondent for number of
Western papers. La 1882. he spent six
months in England as Correspondent for
several prominent American dailies, writ
ing letters of social and political topics
In 1893 he went to Jacksonville, Fla, to
assume the news management of the Jack
sonville Citizen. He held that position Tor
two years and then retired to act as his
vision of the new book on political econ
omy, which was nearly completed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
CAREER OF Mr.. GEORGE.
Was IS Years Old and Had Been Sail
or, Printer, Editor. PoIiti-
cinn and Author.

New York. Oct aa-Henry George was
born on September >. 1899. He received Il
common school education and then went
into counting room. lie was also a sailor.
and afterward learned the printer S trade.
In 1857 he reached California where he
orked at the printers case until 1866,
when he became reporter and afterward
editor, working at different times on the
San Francisco Times and Post
He returned TO New York in 1880 and
went to England and Ireland the following
year, where he was twice arrested as a sus-
pect, but afterward released. when his
Identity became established. Mr.. George
was best known TO the world at large
through his writings upon economic ques-
tiUns. notably his work entitled Progress
and Poverty, published in 1873. His other
'SeI. works .I..I are our Land and Land P9.icy.'
Problems" 1855 Property in Land a
CONTROVERSY with the Duke of Argyll, 1881:
The Condition of Labor an open letter
to Pope Leo MIL, 1891 aud "A Perplexed
Philosopher OIerbert Spencer. 1892.
In 1875, Mr.. George was nominated by
the United Labor party for mayor of New
York polling 6S,0O0 votes. against 10000 for
Abram S. Hewitt the Democratic nominee,
and 5000 for Theodore Roosevelt, now as
sIstant secretary of the navy. Republican.
After his nomination for mayor by the
Jenersonian Democrats month ago, Mr.
George made an extremely active canvass,
speaking several times every evening and
working from early TO late at his head
quarters. He gave 10 the campaign it's
most sensational incidents. its attacks on
Richard Croker and Senator Platt. whom
he threatened TO prosecute for various
crimes, such as levyinG bIaCkmail upon city
contractors and aspirants for Office should
he be elected mayor. His candidacy gave
TO the coming election its greatest element
of uncertainty, for, according TO expert
politicians, it was practically impossible
TO estimate how much of Bryan's vote of
last year would go 10 George instead of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
VETERANS DIsFRANcHIsED.
Kansas Supreme Court Decides That
Soldiers Home Inmates Can
not Vote.

Topeka, Kas, Oct. 29.-(Special.) TIE
supreme court handed down decision this
afternoon which disfranchises all old SOL
diers who are inmates of any soldiers
home In the state. The decision was given
IL the case of G. II. Lawrence against H.
Leidigh, of Ford county. The former was
the Populist candidate for county clerk in
the election held in November, 1895. and the
latter, Republican, was elected by u
small majority.
Lawrence contested the election on the
ground that large number of Leidish's
votes came from inmates of the state SOL
dlers' home located at Fort Dodge, and
were, therefore, illegal.
1t was agreed in the statement Of facts
submitted to the supreme court that Lei
digh received enough votes from the SOL
diers' home to have changed the results:
therefore the question to be decided was
the legality of the votes of the old SOL
diers having their home there
The supreme court decided that section
3. article 5, of the constitution disables per-
sons kept at any asylum at public expense
from acquiring a residence for voting pur-
poses; therefore. the inmates of the state
soldiers home in Ford county, who have
removed there from other parts of the
state are disqualified from participating in
the elections held in such county.
The decision of the court. which was
unanimous. will affect between 5000 and
1900 old soldier inmates of the Dodge City
and Leavenworth institutions in this state.
The case will be carried into the United
States supreme court
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
STARVATION TURNED HIS HEAD.
Prisoner of the Late War Commits
Suicide After Beating His Wife
and Burning His Property.

Wamego. kas.. Oct. 29.-(SpecialD Henry
Willie. a prosperous farmer living on Wells
creek. Wabaunsee county. became suddenly
insane yesterday afternoon and after beat
ing his wife, attempted to burn up all of
his property. He poured kerosene oil over
several rooms of his house. set II on fire
and then fired his barn and grain stacks.
A neighbor passing at the time succeeded
in saving the barn: but the grain, the
barn. with its contents, including four
horses. and several outbuildings. were con-
sumed. Willie was seen watching the de-
struction of his property from Il distance,
and. when some of his neighbors went to
go to him. he emptied the contents of two
barrels of the gun he had with him into
his head and was found dead.
Willie was a prisoner of war. and, il is
since then his mind has been affected but
he never displayed until yesterday any
suicidal tendencies. He was 60 years old
and. besides a widow. leaves four children.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
TRIBUTES TO Mr.. GEORGE.
w. j. Bryan, senator Hanna. Ex-Goy-
ernOr AItGeld and Others
Sneak in His Praise

Logan, o.. Oct 29.-On the death Of Mr.
George, Hon. w. j. Bryan to-day SAID: II
have just received a dispatch announcing
the death of Henry George. The sudden
ness with which the summons came will
make more keen the sorrow which the pub
lie generally will feel at the death of so
great, so pure and so brave man. Rv
his own unaided genius he made his name
familiar to the reading public of the world
around. Those who agreed with his
theories found in him an ideal leader while
those who opposed him admitted his ahiI-
lty ana moral courage. He was one of the
foremost thinkers of the world His .deafb
VIII prove loss to literature, society and
politics.
Cincinnati o., Oct. Ex-senator Hanna
before leaving for Cleveland was advised
of the death of Henry George The srnat Tor
said: 1T Is u shock TO the country Henry
George was an honest man; a man of con-
Siction. But as far as his usefulness was
concerned II was neutraiZed by his one
idea. Had he been broader in his views he
would have been great benefactor to his
country. But he was no demagogue
George was winning many votes from
Tammany."
Indiana Mineral Springs. Ind. oct. %
Ex-Governor John =. Altgeld who is tax
| ing the magno-mud baths at this place In
| an interview with the Associated Press cor
respondent to-day. expressed himself az
! follows regarding the death of Uenry
/ George: Henry George was one of ths
| great men of the age. and he made a
deeper impression on the economic thoughts
| of his country than any other man He vae
| Of justice and struggling humanity His
| fame Will grow broader with time Ma
| tionally. the death of no one known will
| AFFECT the Democratic party"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30
YOUNG GEORGES ENGAGEMENT.
Is to Marry Miss Hitch, of Chicago, on
Thanksgiving Day Unless There
IL a pnStn0ne G IN enf.

Chicago, Oct. 29.-Unless the death of
Henry George causes postponement Hen
ry George. Jr., and Miss Marie Hitch, of
Chicago, will be married on next Thanks
giving day. Miss Hitch to-day received a
telegram from Henry George, Jr notify
ing her OF his fathers death. She denied
the report that Mr.. George had asked for
a postponement. and unless her fiance
should later make such request the cere-
mony will take place in Chicago on the
date originally agreed upon.
The love affair of the young couple is
somewhat romantic. They met in Chicago
the summer Of the worlds fair. although
old acquaintance existed between their
families. They were together often during
the exposition and correspoDded after Mr..
Georges return to New York. During the
came again West with his father. Miss
Hitch was the guest of Mr., and Mrs.
George at their summer home last August
and II was there that the engagement was
made.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-30


Sl5000 has been wagered on the Stock ex-
change alone. Van Wyck has led in the
betting, with Low second choice. In addi-
ton to bets on the main issue. any number
of bets have been made that Low would
poll more votes than Tracy. or vice versa.
Edward Talcott. who is one of the heaVi-
est of the Stock exchange betters, and has
laid wagers amounting to about $4,000 on
the election said to-day that he had com
municated with the men whose money he
holds with the purpose of bringing them to-
gether TO effect settlement of their bets.
1T is my purpose" said Mr. Talcott, Ito
have my betting friends appoint a com
mittee on arbitration. This committee
shall decide whether it is best or not, in
view of Georges death. to declare all bets
off. l, for one, will abide by the decision
of the committee.
The only way out of it that / can see
is TO wine the slate clean and begin all
over again
The decision Of the committee to be APP
pointed by the Stock exchange brokers will
doubtless be accepted by all sporting men.
A number of large bets have alfeady been
Cancelled by mutual consent. one large
bet on Low against the field was Cancelled
the holders of the Low end of the wager
consentine TO the Withdrawal Il matter
of fairness