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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
SUMMER HOMES ON THE SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway has just issued
a very handsome and attractive Summer
Homes and Resorts folder which gives
full information in regard to summer
homes ana resorts located on or near It's
line and connections. This pamphlet
shows location of different resorts, near
est railroad station, accommodates.
terms. etc. OF the various places.
This pamphlet can be had upon appli-
cation at Southern Railway Office. s2O
east Main street. Richmond, Va, C. W.
Westbury, T. p. A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
YOUNG LADY DISAPPEARS.
A Mysterious and Distressing Case Not
Far from Saluda.

sTORMONT, VA. June Especial
Miss Sarie Ashbury. a highly respected
young lady. who resided with her father
and brother near Saluda, retired last
night shortly after midnight apparently
I'm GOOD health and MIND. Nothing has
been heard of her since
When she failed 20 respond TO the
breakfast call ner room was entered by
her sister in.law. and no tidings OF her
being foand. the alarm was given. Search
has been going on by the entire COM
munity but no clue as 10 her whereabouts
has yet been obtained.
1t is feared that she has strayed away
in her sleep. and great fears are enter
tanned that she has either Deen drowned
In the river three quarters of mile away
or has attempted suicide. as the remains
of a small parcel of Rough on Rats was
found in her trunk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
DEATH OF A SOLDIER.
III. ). Porter, of Company +, Second
Regiment, Succumbs To Meningitis.

II. $. Porter a private in Company f,
Of the Second Virginia Regiment, died
Mt the Old Dominion Hospital yesterday
afternoon OF spinal meningitis.
The young mans home was at Nimrod
Hall i'm Bath county. He was taken TO
the hospital on June 4th. His father was
with him Monday but had 70 return home
that night
Major David D. Price learned Of the
Young mans death on his return from
Lexington in the evening. Without stop
ping TO get supper he went out 10 look
after the remains. Undertaken Chris
tian prepared the body for burial and
Major price had it shipped to Millboro
last night.
Major Price called on Captain Hutchin-
son. of the Howitzers for a detail OF men
10 escort the remains to the depot Cap
tain Hutchinson sent about fifteen men.
The procession to the station included
the escort. Major Price, Sergeant Wolf
and Mr.. Watson, OF Bath, a friend OF the
family. Half a dozen Howitzers served
as pall-bearers.
Mr.. watson accompanied the remains
10 Millboro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
Circuit Court of Henry.

MARTINSVILLE. VA. June Especial
The Circuit Court OF Henry County is
in session, Hon. S. G.. Whittle presiding
One hundred and seventy cases are on
the docket so far. In the two cases OF
importance heard, the first one is that
Of l. T. Gillispie against r. z. Davis for
one thousand dollars damage. The plain
tiff sues the defendant for putting him in
SAIL for not working the roads. The de-
PENDANT demurred 10 the declaration on
the ground that he was shielded by the
judgment Of the justice that committed
the plaintiff 10 jail. The court held this
was no defense. that there was nd road
law in Henry county. therefore the judy
ment OF the justice was void.
II. Il. Hundley against Judge n. II.
Hairston VS. the other case. judgement
in favor Of the plaintiff for one hundred
and eighty-hve dollars was rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF
SOUTHERN WHOLESALE GROC-
ERS. CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN, TENN, JUNE 1918,
1879

Account Of the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
points on its line to Chattanooga. Tenn
and return at rate Of one first class fare
for the round trip. Tickets will he sold
June Il. Is, 16 final limit returning June
p 1895
The Southern Railway has exceptional
" fine double daily service 10 Chatta-
nooga and those attending this meeting
should not lose this opportunity TO make
the trip via this route, through sails
bury. Round Knob. Asheville and Hot
Springs, n. G. i'm the Land Of the SKY,
a section in the mountainous district OF
Western North Carolina widely known
for the grandeur Of its scenery.
Further information as TO rates. sched-
ules, sleeping car reservations, etc, can
be obtained upon application 10 agents
Of the Southern Railway or c. W. West
bury. Travelling Passenger Agent. 920 east
Main street. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
BUFFALO AT NEWPORT NEWS.
She will be Fumigated Before Anyone
will be Allowed to Board Her.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, June THE
United States cruiser Buffalo arrived at
Old Point this afternoon at o'clock.
She was detained at quarantine. No one
was allowed 10 go on board.
The Buffalo is iH such a filthy condition
that Il is stated that she will be fumigat-
ed before being released from quarantine.
Her crew is made up of several nation
allties. whose characteristics are wholly
AT variance with those of the American
sailor.
The Buffalo was conveyed part of the
way from Rio by the battleship oregon
and the gunboat Marietta. She left them
a short time after her departure, how
ever and came through to Newport
News without entering any port.
The Buffalo is in command of Captain
Meissner, of the American Navy. She
will come TO the shipyard here and re-
ceive battery of fve-inch guns.
Commander j. H. HemphX, OF Wash
ington. will command the Buffalo when
she receives her new equipment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
NEARLY ALL OF
THE DELEGATES.
The Tenth District Fight is Now
Nearing Its End.
THE SITUATION UP TO DATE.
Flood Has 81 Delegates. Glasgow "a
QuarIes ~. and Petit 9-Eforts
10 Capture Othcrs-Claims
ofthe Candidates.

HoWARDSVILLE. VA, June 1-Spe-
cial.-The election Of delegates TO the
Democratic congressional convention Of
the Tenth District has nearly been COM
pIeted. and the result is not as satisfac-
Tory as the friends of Flood anticipated.
THE DELEGATES.
Flood has now Sc delegates. Glasgow
a. ouarles IS and Petit O. and 20 contest
ed delegates with yet TO be chosen.
Quarles ana Glasgow are for each other
as second choice. making a total OF a.
shor, of a majority. 1t Is the prevalent
on,nion that the contested delegation
from Nelson will be evenly divided be-
tween Flood and Glasgow. giving each
~ runniug Glasgow's number up 10 i9f2
. one-haif short OF a majority. Flood VIII
get Fluvanna's delegates as second
choice. and perhaps the five contested
delegates from Boteiourt
All parties claim the five delegates from
Bath. which will DC elected on the tth
inst.
The fight in convention promises TO be
the hottest held in the old Tenth for
many a day and the outcome is extremely
doubtful.
NEW RAILROAD
The new railroad from Warren 10 Abe
rene has been completed and is pronounc-
ed 10 be a frst-cass job. IL was ouilt
principally I'm the interest Of the Alberene
soapstone quarry. but will be great
bensit 10 this section Of Albemarle IN
general. Several depots will be erected
along the line and a nice passenger SER
vice will be put on.
The warm days and cool nights nave
been very bad on the corn and tobacco,
which are both backward several weeks.
We have about recovered from the re-
cent deluge and the soil now is In first
class condition TO work Wheat Is look
ing extra well and nearly every one APP
pears to have good prospect.
General r. NJ. Logan, who came down
from New York 10 attend the marriage Of
Miss Minnie Cox, has returned.
Mr.. Fred Noting has returned 10 Rich
mond after very pleasant visit to his
summer home near here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
VIRGINIA SUMMER RESORTS AND
MOUNTAIN HOMES

ON THE LINE OF THE NORFOLK &
WESTERN RAILWAY. SUMNER EN-
CURSION TICKETS NOW on SALE,
good to return until October 81. 1898. with
stop-over privileges at all stations a de-
scriptive pamphlet. giving a complete list
of the resorts and boarding houses along
the line, now ready for distribution, and
will be mailed to any address, upol APP
plications. For tickets, timetables, and
full information. apply TO the Richmond
Transfer Co. 903 east Main street; IL. g..
Carter, ticket agent, Byrd-street station,
or at Companys Office, S3S east Main
street.
r. W. COURTNEY.
Dist. Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
BUFFALO AND HARVARD.
Both Now at Norfolk-New Flying
Squadron May be Formed.

NORFOLK. VA, May Especial Thu
auxiliary cruiser Harvard formerly the
New York. OF the American line. arrived
and anchored of Old Point az $50 O'Clock
this afternoOs. Immediately upon land
ing "A number Of mail bags were brought
ashore and forwarded TO Washington.
IL was learned that the Harvard wa.
Of the feet which bombarded Santiago
last Tuesday. OF which very interesting
account was given The ship touched at
Mole ST. Nicholas and forwarded from
there dispatches to the government.
She came here ostensibly 10 coal. The
impression prevails here. however. thai
the gathering OF ships IN this harbof
indicates the formation Of new nyina
squadron.
The Buffalo formerly the Braziiiar
dynamite cruiser NictheroyJ arrived TO-
day and Is anchored near the Harvard.
There are now in this harbor the Har'
ward. Yale. Buffalo. Yosemite. Ne"srh
and Cincinnati.
The repairs to the Cincinnati will, u IA
thought. require about ten days
The Newark could possibly be mans
ready 10 sail within less time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08

DWALE. DICKINSON co. VA. June
6.-Special.-A farmer reports having seen
\ novel sight near here on yesterday. He
was out In the field and saw large
shadow passing over the ground. when he
cast his eyes upward where ne saw a
huge cylindrical shaped object cutting
through the air In a nOrthward direction
Its size. as he expressed IL. was about
that OF horse.
When some distance away the object
seemed to burst into fragments and the
pieces went In almost every direction
From his description II must have been
large aerolite or falling body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08

hill. among them Miss Flora McRae
Smith. of Robson county, who Is visit
ing Mrs Daniel j. Currie and Mr.. W. K.
Webb. OF Bellbuckle Tenn. who Is stop
ping with Dr. II. V. Wilson.
improvements still go on, however. In
the village Mrs. Tankersley is building
a neat cottage on Franklin street and
Mrs Graves is making great improve
ments in her residence, charging II and
painting It,
President II. A. Alderman. who received
a. heavy and painful fall on commence
ment day. Is still confined TO the house,
but is improving.
DR.. Thomas Hume has accepted an in
vitation 10 preach the baccalaureate ser
mon at Washington and Lee University
on next Sabbath.
Rev. Thomas F.. Winecof. rector Of the
Episcopal church here. will preach his
farewell sermon next Sabbath. He has
accepted call to work in West Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
A Barn Destroyed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June -
Speclal.-Jacob Hartman. who resides or
ivy creek. four miles northwest OF ths
CITY. lost his barn this morning by hfe.
The fire broke out between ana
o'clock. Farm machinery consisting OF
plows, harness. &c. was consumed Dy
the fire Fire supposed 20 be OF incen-
diary origin. Value OF building. $1,000.
insurance. 5000.
Thus early quite n number have arriv-
Oh from distance 20 attend the finals
most OF them young ladies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08

II may have been considered 50, for IN.
stead Of cleansing the system and purify.
ing the blood by using Dr; David's iode-
Eorth,, for all blood troubles. he neg
iscted II. and hence the disease finally
DR. David's Iodo-Ferrated sarsaparills
has no superior as an Alterarve TOME
hesithy tissues. and gives strength ard
,,eo- 10 the whole system. II 10 both USE
less and criminal 10 neglect taking so
valuabie remedy and certain cure. whes
Won can get Il at your nearest druggist ..
price 81 a bottle: six bottles FOR s..
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
THE REGIMENT EXISTS:
Military People Say That IL Does aud
That Settles It.

Colonel George Wayne Anderson. OF the
First Virginia Regiment, was very ,muen
surprised TO read In the papers yeste,Ia "a.
that the Common Council had raised the
question as to whether or not the regi-
ment was in existence.
The city has about $500 10 the credit
OF the regiment and 1t is proposed 70
use this money for some other purpose
should the investigation reveal the TACT
that there Is no such regiment
Colonel Anderson will try 10 convince
the councilmen that the regiment exists.
All the military people spoken TO on the
subiect said there was no question as 70
the existence OF the regiment The Gov
ernor has not disbanded It. II Is true
that only three companies are left but
the regiment has existence. in name II not
I'm fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
S0UTHSIDE INSTITUTE.
Events Incident TO the Closing of This
Seminary.

BURKEvILLE. VA. June 7.-Spescial.
Yesterday and Sunday were gala days
I'm the town OF Burkevlle. owing 10 the
closing exercises of Southside Female
Institute coming on those days.
On Sunday night the baccalaurate SER
mon was delivered at the Baptist church
by Rev. p. r. Warren. of Appomattox
county.
The edihce was crowded TO its utmost
capacity and the sermon was listened to
with rapt attention throughout.
Rev Mr. Warren took as his text. She
hath done what she could" and illustrat-
ed by scriptural reference the influence
of woman for good and for evil. The
sermon should be in print. as 1t was one
of the ablest discourses IL has ever been
our pleasure 10 hear and would awaken
a responsive chord in the heart of every
true woman.
The music Of the occasion was furnish
ed by the music class Of the institute,
and was rendered beautifully. The YES
per hymn by Beethoven, with invisible
as was the soprano solo by Miss Brad
shaw.
Yesterday at 1890 A. NJ. the Juniors
and intermediate Music Glasses gave
their final concert in the college chapel,
after WHICH was the delivery OF certifi-
Gates Of distinction and proficiency" and
art exhibit. delightful musical pro-
gramme was faultlessly rendered.
Last night at o'clock was the final
concer1 and an address by Judge William
IT, Mann. In the concert the young
ladies surpassed any previous effort and
Judge Manns address was one OF his
masterpieces. and his subject, Character
Building" ably presented.
Some estimate may be formed OF the
number present when IL is stated that
the five acre campus was filed with We
hicles. and there were vehicles Of every
description on the town streets. the occu-
pants OF these. uniting with large num-
bers who arrived on the Southern and
Norfolk and Western trains. made such
an overflow as has never been seen In
Rurkeyiile on such an occasion. One not
knowing; would have thought that there
was a regiment of troops about TO leave
for the front. To prevent a recurrence
of the disorder. the institute will issue
tickets OF admission at future public en-
tertainments.
The following young ladies received d.
plomas;
Natural Science-Misses Claudia Waugh
an and Mary Adams.
Frepch-Misses Florence Atkyns, Lizzie
Powell and Mamie Bates.
English Language and Literature
Miss Jem Mahon.
Full Diploma-Miss Patsy Ballou.
Afusic-Miss Matte RicA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
GAINESVILLE MATTERS.
Sunnyside Female Institute Com
mencement-Other Items.

menCenent-Otncf iteniS
GAINESVILLE, VA, June Last
night Witnessed the closing exercises OF
the Sunnyside Female Institute. near
Clarksville. conducted by the Misses Car
rington in the presence of a number Of
interested spectators. Music. instrument
tai ard vocal. was the principal feature
of the occasion. The students presented
q very ctSaitable appearance indeed.
The weather vas ideal for such an oc-
casion.
The tobacco markets here are rapidly
nearing the close for the present season,
and a lull In business IS the inevitable
result. The home coming Of students is
largely in evidence just now. while pic
mics and social recreation will come in
for large share Of attention.
A cheap excursion will be run on the
Atlantic and Danville railroad from Law
renceville. Brunswick county, to Danville
the first Of July.
Clarksville hasn't gotten up a company
of soldiers yet TO fight the Spaniards, and
] hear of no move TO do so.
DIR. Thomas Wimbish. late Of South
Hill. Mecklenburg county. is now located
IN this town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
SOUTHERN BIBLICAL ASSEMBLY.
KNOXVILLE. TENN. JUNE 1928.
1893 - SUMMER SCHOOL FOR
TEACHERS. UNIVERSITY OF TEN
,NESSEE. KNOXVILLE, TENN.,JUNE
1925, 1898.

Account of the above occasions the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
points on its line to Knoxville. Tenn. and
return at rate of one first-class fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be on sale
June 18th. 14th. 18th, 10th and 18th. final
limit June q, 1898; also June 10Th and 2lst.
final limit July 4. 1898.
When securing tickets 10 Knox
willie TO attend these occasions be
sure they read via Southern Railway,
Land of the Sky Route" through Ashe-
VILE. n. c., thereby availing yourself Of
the opportunity of viewing the grandeur
and beauty OF the mountain scenery on
this route.
Complete Information as TO rates, sche-
dulles. etc. cheerfully furnished upon APP
plication TO agents Southern Railway or
c. w Westbury. II. p. a, 800 east Main
street, Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
REDUCED ROUND-TRIP RATES ON
SATURDAYS DURING THE SUM
NIER VIA RICHMOND, FREDER-
ICKSBURG AND POTOMAC RAIL
N tAoI
ROAD.

Commencing Saturday, June 4th, the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company will sell round-trip
tickets from Richmond TO all stations on
its line on Saturdays only, at the one
ing Mondays only.
Tickets on sale only at Byrd-Street sta
ton. Richmond &, A; IA Lon,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
APECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Negro Boy Jumped from Train,
Struck Pole. and was Killed.

ASHLAND, VA. June Especial
Jesse Roy. negro boy IL or II years OF
age was killed this morning py jumping
from the Fredericksburg accommodation
train lust before IL stopped at the Brin-
ton House
He cnme IN contact with telegraph
pole and died from his injuries two hours
later.
He was in the employ OF Mr.. John
Taylor and came here from Henrico
county two months ago. He Is an orphan
but has a sister living near the hrst toll
gate on the Brook Turnpike
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
Quiet Mt Chanel Hill.

CHAPEL HILL, ~ c., June 7.-spe-
Calais usual after commencement Chap
eli Hill is very auiet-alnost lonely. The
graduates. who are usually among the
last to leave. are now nearly all gone. and
only now and then a student Is seen on
street or campus Ours Is deserted
village" Yet q few visitors are on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
THE DENTAL EXAMINERS.
A Glass OF Thirty-One Applicants.
Members of the Board.

The State Board OF Dental Examiners
met in the han OF the House Of Delegates
yesterday with a class of thirty-one ap-
pllcants for certificates. Two or three
days will be required for the work and
the list Of those who pass examination
will hardly be announced before Satur-
day.
The following are the members or the
hoard: Drs. j. V. Halter. president.
Wytheville: II. Wood Campbell. secre-
tary, of Suffolk; c. v. Calvin. OF Char
lottesvile; j. F. Thompson, OF Freder-
icksburg; George X. Herst. OF Accomac,
and Charles A. Mercer. OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
KAUFMAN & Co.,
Fourth and Broad.

The ". b. Cridlin music medals were
won nv Miss Matte Rice, best knowledge
of music: Miss Lula Smith, senior I'M
provement: Miss Mamie Bates lhterine-
dfata Improvement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
The Harvard AZ Old Point.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June The
United States scout ship Harvard arriy-
ed at Old Point this evening AT o'clock.
She will come to Newport News to-mor-
row for coal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
Ladies' New Fronts

at one third price during this sale.
fine plated dounces. edged with lace,
stock collar, also edged with lace IN
,.,.t. wnne they las.. 10 be solo zEC
now for...... .........'''.''''.''''''' TO-
Beautiful Null Fronts with l3 rufles
Of tiny plaits. edged with dainty lace, 50
kind: white they last to be sold OSC
st......... ......... .................... -
New Null Fronts. with Il rufles OF tiny
plaits. edged on either side with rufies
OF same. have beautiful stock collars. en-
tire front inner lined throughout. actually
worth $3.50. at this clearance SJIo
sale, only. ...................
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
DECLARE FOR RHEA,
The Ninth District Democrats Endorse
Him for Congress.

BRISTOL. TENN. June Especial
The Democrats of Russell county Va,
to-day unanimously instructed for Judge
William F. Rhea for Congress in the
Ninth Virginia district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
Ladies' Silk Ties
and New Fronts.

The handsomest line of Ladies'
Ties and Fronts shown this sea-
son at special clearance sale prices.
An extra bargain, IS dozen Ladies' All
SILK Pun Ties. extra long, newest styles,
regular SOC. Puffs, at this extraor- loo
binary clearance SALE. ............. 'S~
90 dozen Satin Band Bows with latest
patent fastener. in white, black and coll
ors. regular 2jc. bows, at this 100
60 dozen Ladies Long String Ties, about
70 different patterns, just the KIND to
wear with shirt waist. at this IOC
clearing out sale. choice for......... 'OS
10 dozen Ladies' Now Null Ties. with
stock collar attached In Four-in- HAND
style. with double ends finished of with
accordion plated ends. special $50 cOc
value, at this special clearance sale OOS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08

PETERSBURG. VA. June i.-spseial:-
Southern Female College are Misses Eta
Virginia Jones. Annie Pickrell Mckinney
ana Mary Vaughan Aeylsr. Of Peters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
KAUFMAN & Co.
Extraordinary
Special June
Clearance Sale

with marvellous money-saving
chancesl Values you've never
seen before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-08
While They Last, 15C.

size newest patterns. sold the
world over at DC, to be sold now Isc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-10
ST. PAUL WAS AWHEEL.
Cyclists Out I'm Droves In the Middle
of Winter.

The temperature in Melbourne, Aus
tralia, yesterday was 102 in the shade.
Nobody thought anything in particular
about that in Melbourne, however, as
it was midsummer there, and hot
weather was expected. In st. Paul
Writer had the date and summer the
weather The calendar Indicated that
it was Jan. 9, but the weather was SO
much like early May that had it not
had the winter label on 1t people would
have taken it for spring. A whole lot
of people did take advantage Of it, es
pecially the bicycliSts Early in the
afternoon wheels were brought from
the attics and cellars, pumped up.
creased up and rubbed down, and many
riders went for a spin amid breezes as
balmy as those of June. The century
riders ran clear out to Mortified, the
scorchers slashed over TO Minneapolis
and back, but the big crowd rode the
Summit avenue path to the river. You
weren't out? Well, you missed it.
Riders weren't out there by tWos and
threes or fives and SKIES, but by dozens.
The trees were not in leaf, there were
no bright red berries on the rows of
mountain ashes and no little birds were
fitting about. These reminders Of sum-
mer were all absent, but the fine track,
the bracing air and the pretty girls
were there, and the riders had an hour
OF more of royal fun Think of it, We
promoters Of ice palaces, the good peo-
pie Of the Minnesota capitol cycling in
droVes on the 9th of January.