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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
THE DEATH OF
REV. W. T. JOLLY.
Unexpected Demise Of the Gifted
Baptist Minister
HE CAME TO RICHMOND IN 1892.
And Under HIS Care Randolph-Strcet
Church More Than Doubled us
Membership--Useful Ia
reer in the Ministry.
HE CAME TO RICHMOND IN 1892

The death Of Rev W. T. Jolly, pasctor
OF Randolph-Street Baptist church. which
occurred Unexpectedly at his home, No
204 Randolph street. at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, has cast more than mere
transient cloud of sorrow over MS en-
tire congregation.
Rev. Mr.. Jolly had been complaining Oh
feeling unwell for more than two weeks
Hardly "A fortnight ago he had lett nome
then unwell. for Shelbyville' ina, 10
preach the semi-centennial sermon In a
church OF which he had been the second
pastor
GREW WORSE.
He was still sick wen he returned
but his trouble did not become acute until
Sunday last
He had attended Sabbath school that
morning, and came home with the et-
pectation Of returning TO church 10
preach the morning sermon, but was
taken 50 ill that he was compelled TO seek
his bed instead.
Physicians were called. but Mr.. jolly
continued 10 grow worse, ana at y.5O
o'clock he became unconscious. Inc
end came after hours OF suffering at the
time stated. but without the divine ;
having regained consciousness.
A USEFUL CAREER.
Rev Mr.. W. T. jolly was born on Feb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
NOT SUGGESTIVE OF WAR.
Old Dominion Officials Deny that Their
Boats are Inspected for War Purpose

a dispatch Of the 18th instant states
that the Old Dominion Stes mship Com
pany's steamers, Primers Anne and Old
Dominion. had Deen held for inspection
by United States naval officers, with a
view TO their future use as war vessels. as
the boats were about to leave New York
Saturday afternoon
Mr. John +. Mayer the company
agent I'm this city. had not heard yester-
day that such an inspection had taken
place with such an object.
First officer +. T. Page was seen yes
terday afternoon upon board his ship, the
Old Dominion, by a Times reporter. He
stated that an inspection did take place
last week but that IL was the annual
inspection of the ships boilers
by the naval officers. In his opinion. the
Old Dominion was of a size exempted
from use as war vessels
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
CANDIDATES.

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To tho Voters OF Clay Ward.
I'm Sundays issue OF the Dispatch. I'm
der the caption CLAY Ward Actives
Meeting the following appeared.
Mr. C.. w. Tyler said he was not op-
posed 70 running ticket against the
Good Government League. but he though,
the ticket should be nominated in a gen
tlemanly manner, and an should be con
suited lie was opposed to kicking men
Off the ticket. and urged that an tho can
didates should come together 10 select
the fortunate live. and tho decision
should not be reposed in three or four
men who cssayld to represent the whole
ward"
The above language attributed 20 me
IS without the slightest foundation. in
fact and absolutely Incorrect in every
particular and beg leave 10 refer 20
inc large audience present on the occa-
sion. and particularly 70 Messrs W. j.
kimbrough. Luther "A. jenkins and Henry
W. Rountrec who were I'm attendance A.
lne meeting q. W. (NAT) TYLER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
MACHlAS FOR BOSTON,
Tremendous Activity at the Norfolk
Navy Yard.

NORFOLK. VA. March H.-Special.-
Tho punboat Machias has been ordered
10 Boston for repairs and will probably
leave Tomorrow
Two months or more ago the Navy De-
nartment decided TO send the gunboat
Machias here for repairs and she arrived
last week just before the time that an
order was received to complete the New
ark in sixty days.
il IS currently reported that Constructor
Stahl told the Chief Of the Bureau that
if the Newark was TO be completed in
time no other work could be done here.
one hundred and seventy-five men were
called in the yard to-day and the num-
Der will now reach LOO. Night work
continues
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
PEACE OR EXTINCTION.
one or the other Certainty in Cuba
SAYS Consul Barker.

JACKSON. MISS. March 14.-Secretary
of state Powerton has received letter
from United States Consul Barker at Sa-
qua La Grande. Cuba. enumeratng the
needs of the starving Cubans in h dis
trict. In conclusion Of his letter Consul
Barker says:
In my humble judgment substantial re-
lief can come to this people only through
neacc. Stop the war and stop II instant
er: II not. the Cuban race Will soon be
extinct
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
A CARD.

To the Democratic Voters:
The card appearing In the Leader OK
Yesterday afternoon. signed "Fairplay. %
is correct in stating the gross income Of
the collectors office for the last nine
years. The following explanation may
put tho matter in a clearer light before
the people.
Fully one-half OF the income has been
paid by the collector for the expenses Of
the Office. he employing two regular depu-
ties. and in the early part OF each year
eight or ten extra clerks FOR the purpose
OF making out the tax bills. With all this
in view. however. the fact remains that
Mr. F. T. Bates. the opponent OF Captain
Cunningham has held a position In the
City Engineers department ever since
he was twenty-one years OF age. and
still holds it, The writer Of the card sign
ed "A Lover Of Justice simply wishes TO
emphasize the fact that II Captain Cum
ningham is defeated he is thrown out Of
employment when positions are hard 70
find. and II his opponent is defeated he
retains the very desirable position which
he now holds. Therefore. let every citi-
zen who wishes to endorse a faithful
officer. and one who has been ever ready
10 serve the city and the public. go 10
the polls and vote for Frank W. cum
ningham.
AIOVER OF JUSTICE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
INDEMNITY FROM SPAIN.
A Resolution Authorizing a Demand
for the Benefit of Two Americans.

WASHINGTON. March 14.-Mr. Lodge
fNassachusetts) OF the Foreign Relations
Committee, called up the Joint resolution
for the relief OF August Bolten ana
Gustave Richelieu. The resolution as re-
ported from the Foreign Relations Com
mittee. is as follows:
THAT the Presi lent Of the I'm ted States
be and he is hereby empowered 10 take
measures as I'm his judgment may be
necessary to obtain the indemnity from
the Spanish government for the Wr3nss
and Injuries suffered by August Bolten
and Gustave Richelieu, by reason of their
wrongful arrest, and imprisonment by
Sparish authorities as Santiago de Cuba
in the year 1895. and TO secure this end he
such means or exercise such power as
may be necessary.
The resolution 10 which objection was
made a few days ago. was passed VIII
out debate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Ready TO lynch Young Don.

NEBRASKA. March 14-An expression
OF sympathy for Spain nearly cost Robert
Parsley his life. He is a student in the
local high school. Parsley's mother Is a
Spaniard.
In dispute during recess he said that
IL the Spaniards destroyed the Maine he
was glad Of II.
His school-mates set upon him, and
after giving him severe beating
dragged him with a handkerchief tied
around his neck 20 a nearby post. where
Il was proposed TO lynch him.
Parsley was rescued by a crowd oi
cooler headed and older boys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Riotous Socialists.

VIENNA. March 1L-A large meeting
OF Socialists was held yesterday at puma
Flodya=. Hungary. The speeches ana
resolutions were so seditious and the con-
duet OF the crowd so demonstrative that
the gathering was dispersed by the Gend-
armes.
The Socialists resisted the gendarmes
and In the conflict two men were killed
and four seriously wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
SPANISH SQUADRON SAILS,
Going TO Porto Rico to Await Orders
from General BlancO.

LONDON. March IA special dispatch
from Cadiz, Spain. announces that tho
Spanish squadron has sailed from that
port. II is understood the Spanish war
ships are going TO Porto Rico TO await
orders from Captain-Goneral Blanco.
Enthusiastic crowds of people gathered
10 bid farewell 10 the war vessels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
FIorida's Prepara,ions.

PENSACOLA. FLA. March 1.-THE
schooner Josephine Mestier has arrived
with a large quantity OF shot and shell
for the forts and batteries here. A large
lot of powder for the government arrived
over the Louisville aud Nashville road
this morning and two car loads OF tor
psdces arrived lo-pight, The ney'menl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
SALISBURY IS I'LL.
He Has Been Ordered TO the South OF
France by His Physicians.


LONDON. March l5.--lt is officially an
nounced that the Marquis Of Salisbury.
the premier. and minister OF foreign al
fairs. was greatly fatigued by Friday S
Cabinet counsel. and a return OF the
weakness from which he has suffered tol-
lowing the attacks Of influenza, with the
result that Or. Broadbent. his physician
advised the Premier to take a complete
rest in the south Of France. Mr.. A J.
Balfour. the first lord OF the treasury.
and government leader in the House OF
Commons. so far as necessary. is now
dealing with the foreign office business.
The Press Association say It is author
lied TO declare that the rumor that the
Marquis OF Salisbury contemplates resign
ing either OF his Offices Is sroundless.
The Marquis starts for Beauleu IN
about a weeks time and will stay there
about a fortnight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
General Ouarantine.

ST. LOUIS, MO. March IA special 10
the Republic from Austin. Texas. says
Governor Culbertson issued a general
quarantine proclamation. going into e'-
feet April LIST. and applying on all coast
points and along the Rio Grande. me
quarantine is against yellow-feyer' small
.oox and cholera
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

month. In some political circles the
opinion is expressed that this agreement
is the result of discomfort, caused by the
fact that The autonomist government has
been unable to give employment 10 the
excessive numbers OF people VINO nave
been seeking positions IN the government
Offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Causes of Suspension.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE Board OF
Managers OF the New York Cotton Ex-
change to-day decided In favor or an
amendment defining causes OF suspen-
sions. Among the things prohibited Is the
publication Of advertisements requesting
money TO be sent as margin for operat-
ing or discretionary orders"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

OF troops from Fort Barrancas TO the
heavy batteries on Santa Rosa Island
began to-day. This Is preparatory 10
practice with the big disappearing guns
which ia expected TO begin TINS week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Antonomists Dissatisfied.

HAVANA. March H. 1s9S.-Import-
ant factions of the autonomists
of Matanzas and Santa Clara represent
ing all races. have agreed not 10 take
part in the general or local elections next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
% THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND.

These figures arc taken from official
records Now. supposlng Capt. Cunning
ham mas paid One-third of above amount
TO hts two deputies. the remainder VIII
show that no friend of his has amy excuse
10 plead poverty in behalf OF man who
has held this lucrative office Tor 50 many
years FAIR PLAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

Richmond Va March 49, 1SaS
TO OUR FRIENDS, THE DENOCRATTC
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND.-Ne, the deputies ana guards
employed by City Ser cant ri. claiborne
Epps' respectfully and humb.y beg OF
YOU 10 give as your votes and Influence
an the reelection of him 20 that Office.
which he has so acceptablv filled S nco
the death OF hts lamcnted father. prone
ising you faithful performance I'm tho
future, as 10 the past. of the duties
encumbent on him. Il spectfully.
+. :. FERNEYHOCGH.
W. d. DAN) WEISIGER.
j. Is. JOHNSON.
r. W. GILL
". IT, q. BILLY RALSTON.
VI. j. (MfkEl MARIN
HENRY j. MESCO
THOS. =. SAUNDERS
CHAS. NJ VALENTINE.
mhl3-2t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

THE EVIDENCE in the case proves
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures rheumat SIN,
dvsnepsia, catarrh, that tired feeling,
sSrofula' salt rheum. bolts. humors and
all blood diseases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
ALOvER OF JUSTICE.

The virginia Trust Company offers abb
soIrte security for all yaluables deposited
In It's vault, the only one in Virginia.
parties are invited to avail themselves
of such security
The boxes in the Safety Vault OF this
company cannot be surpassed. Both
vaults absolutely fire and burglar proof.
and located in the only hre-proor ofhce
building in this city. Charges very mod
crate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

HOODS PILLS are prompt, etnclent
always reliable, easy 70 take -asS 70 oP-
crate. Csc
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-22
lUMBERMEN'S DAY.
The Mill Men Will Celebrate To-
 day, at the State Fair.

The lumber industry is one of the. largest in the State. It is second only to cotton. The large number of sawmills contiguous to this city, make Pine Bluff a Southern center for lumbermen. The managers of the State Fair enterprise, with due regard to the lumber interests of the State, set apart a millman's day, and Saturday, October P, was deslgnated as Mill and Lumber mems Day.
 The races for to-day are as fol- lows
 1-Pacing-2:3O class.
 Entries News Lady, Nettie Ill., Robbie G., Jack L. 2-Running- furloogs, all ages.
 Entries Grace Quiye, Sallie Morgan, Bill Davls, Harvey B. 3-Running-3 mile.
 Entries: Joe O Sot, Dry Bones, Ollie B., Tom Quick, Bravo, Frost- ons, Gov. John, Mamie Lou, Mike HaYerty.
 4-Running mile Entries: Mora s, Revenue, King Bella, Irmas Ellenay.
 5-Rpnning, 5-8 mile. Entries: Miss Addie, Francis, S. F., Jim Bond, Little Dick, Sall.e Morgan.
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All right!" replied his Machiavel- lfan partner; but you jest wait till chew my candy outen it."
 J, Singleton. owner of the race horse Bill Davis, had the misfortune to have a horse cast itself on him, as he lay in It's stall, Thursday night, breaking his arm-At least this was the story told the Graphic reporter, who had not time to seek verifca- ton.
 The grand stand, filled above with happy, innocent children, and below with the thirsty patrons slaking their thirst at the bar with which 1t is fitted up, reminded the Graphle's hired man of the inscrip- ton written on the door of church in Scotland, in the basement of which liquor had been stored There's spirit above and a spirit
 below;
 The Spirit of love and the spirit of
 woe
 The spirit above is the spirit divine, And the spirit below is the spirit of
 wine" "
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FAIR NOTES


 The children sure liYened the grounds
 The ice cream gentleman should eonfine his operations to fairs held not later than August.
 Since the election of the dancers from the Fair ground, oyercoats are more generally worn there.
 The vendor of toy balloons, whis- ties, rubber balls, etc., at the Fair, smiled in his sleep last night.
 F. c. Shoemaker, the photograph man, treated the Graphic reporter to 7 delightful song, through his ma chine, on finding out that he was 'broker than rabbit"
 If the boy is father to the man, the young negro mlscreant who placed Instructions on the track, to wreck the train on the baby Cotton Belt, at the Fair grounds yesterday, will stretch hemp some day.
 You gimme my gum!" yelled one kid to another at the Fair grounds yesterday.
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FOR FOUR YEARS.
Joe Wessbrook Will Bo 8 Guest of
 the State Psnitentiary.

Joe Westbrook, colored, was yes terday before the circuit court for stealing a bicycle from County Clerk Flanders several months ago.
 Westbrook stole the wheel and was captured atCornerstone and brought back to this place where he remain ed q guest of the county jail until his trial in the circuit court, which occur ed yesterday. Judge Elliott gave him four years in the penittntiary.
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SKULL FRACTURED.
Henry siartln, Cslored Cotton Belt
 Employs, I.Jured While at Work.

Friday morning while at work Tn the machine shops, Henry Martin, tcolored) a helper, was struck on the head by an iron spool, upon which he was working. The spool flew from its resting place and strik- ing Martin on the center of his skull, rendered him insensible.
 Dr. Troupe was immediately sum- moned and after administering the necessary narcotics. had the injured man removed to his home on West BarraQue street.
 The wound, wkileit will not prove fatal, is a most painful one and it will be several weeks before Martin can attend dury again.
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wen Known Here.

The betrothal of Mir Emanuel Bach, of New York, and Miss Nellie Schloss, of Memphis, has just been announced. Miss Schloss is the sis ter of Mir. J. c. Schloss, of this acy,. and is well known here, having yis- tied relatives here several times. She is the possessor of a very powerful contralto voice and is a leader of the Jewish choir at Memphis.
 Mir. Bach Is popular travelling representative for large mercantilfe house of New York City. having been connected with that establish ment for the past fourteen years.
 The date of the wedding has not as yet been announced.
 In advance we wish the happy couple all the happiness and pros perity that can befall them.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-22

r. Sweeney, ice cream and cake stand.
 ". Rockburp, refreshment stand.
 Mme. Brouilliard, glass blower, has a tent.
 Mrs. Bell, sister-in-law Of aBellita, '' has spirit.photo stand outside Floral Hall.
 The great sea or ocean wave pleasure swing, owned by Geo, L. Johnson, has q tent.
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A HORSE THIEF
Attempts to Sell Stolen Animal and
 Lands Behind the Bars.

Friday morning an innocent-look- ing coon walked into Mr. Joe Gem ent's wagon yard on West Barraque street accompanied by a fine horse which upon looking at, you would estimate in value at $50. He approached Mr. Clement and inform ed him that he would like to sell the animal, stating that he was in hard luck and needed some cash. He of- fered to sell the horse for $750 MT, l ClemeL ts at once "cuught on." and told him to hitch his horse and ac- company him to the business portion of town, wnere he would change a $20 bill. This being accomplished Mir. Clet ent neared the court house and walking up to Constable Stewart said, Give me change for a coon" " The change was given and thenegro, who gave his name as Jonas Thom- as, is now awaiting trial, the charge in which is grand larceny.
 The horse was stolen from Mir. Harry Mazeke. at Pastoria.
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AT THE STATE FAIR WAS A
 GLORIOUS SUCCESS.
The Attendance the Largest of the season-ovor 2,oOO People Pre-. sent-Thrss Very Inter-
 esting Races.

Friday was Children's Day at the State Fair, and the attendance was the largest of the season.
 The various schools Of the city re- sponded royalty in numbers to the invitation of the Fair management, to thenumber of over two thousand, white and colored, who marched to the grounds In d body, bearing ban ner. inscribed with the numbers of thet9 several grades.
 On arriving at the Fair grounds, the children were addressed briefly by Mr. Langford. and after singing a number of patriotic songs, were dis missed, and hurried away to the different places of amusement and entertainment. The baby Cotton Belt came in for a largs shere of the children's delighted interest, anG as thediminutive model of Stephenson's invention emitted it's infanti1e shriek of warning, preparatory to pulling out, in imitation of its Juggernaut- like prototypes of the larger liues, a chorus of joyous laughter would arise from the happy eXcuFsiOnists, as they waved adieux to their wait ing mammas and other friends and started on their journey.-Ah, me !! the writer prays God to ieng then the time that will elapse until they wave their adieuX from real trains, going on q real journey, when the loving, waiting mamma must wait weary weeks. and months and years, perhaps, for the return of her darling.
 h che afternoon the children were gathered together. and listened to an address by superintendent-eleet J.J. Doyne, after which they were again dismissed, and scattered, each to seek the special entertainment which to him or her would round out day of superlauve enjoyment.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-22

We give no rewards, an offer of this kind is the meanest of decep- ti0ns. Our plan is to give every one a chance to try the merit of Ely s Cream Balm-the original Balm for tbe cure of Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold in the Head, by mailing for 10 cents a trial size to test its curative mowers. We mail the 30 cent size also and the druggist keeps it. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment. Relief is immediate and 2 cure fonoxs. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Judge C. ". smith and family os Camden, and Miss Mary Smith of Fl Dorado, are the guests of Mir. Dan B. Byrd and family during the Fair..
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There were only three races at the park Friday. the fourth and last one being postponed on account of one of the horses running away with it's rider. The events were: 1-2:40 tFot. Purse S1OO. Entries: Eliza, Ececutor, Jr., May Holmes, Jim T. Boy.
 Finished: May Holmes, 1st; Eliza, 2nd; Jim T. Boy, 3rd. 2-Pacipg. 3-minute class. Purse S100. Entries: Pacific Slope, Breck- inridge, Pick-Up, Belle, Roxie and Alfred Wilson.
 Finished: Roxie, 1st; Bell, 2nd; Breckinridge, 3rd. S-One mile running, 3-year-olds and upwards. Purse $2OO Entries: Sallie Lamar, Revenu ue, Bravo, Big Fellow, Tawornda.
 Finished: Sallie Lanar, 1st; Big Fellow, 2nd; Tawornda, 3rd.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-22

Mr. R. T. Holderness, one of For dvee's leading druggists, is in the city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-13
Sport sman's Exposition.

NEW YORK, January 13.-The an
nual Sportsman exposition and BIZ
cycle show, which opened today at
Madison Square Garden is by all means
the most complete exhibition that the
National Sportsman's association hes
vet attemp ed. The catalogue would
fill page of an ordinary newspaper.
There are the latest and most improved
inventions in rifle. revolver, trap and
field shooting, in foot ball, tennis, golf,
hockey and other forms of athletics, in
boating and canoeing, in ehainless
bicycles and bicycle supdries while the
big powder companies and ammunition
factories have immense and striking 9
displays. There are several boats on
exhib ton that next spring will be
used in the river and lakes of the
Klondike region. A feature of the ex-
position will be a pational bowling
contest under the auspices of the
American bowling congress and in
which leading cracks of the country
will participate