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READING OF TEACHERS,

READING OF TEACHERS.
 There are none greater or more exten- sive readers than the people of the United States. This is apparent from the vast number of publishing houses, each of which issues thousands of volumes an- nually; from the hosts of magazines pamphlets and newspapers published In
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-24
WHIST STuDY SlnTS

Spades-None. Hearts-A, J, g. [. Clubs-A, 3. DiamondS-K, 6,
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PLAYING FOR KEEPS.
 Since Principal George Edgar of Niles stirred up such a tempest in a teapot bv forbidding his boys playing marbles for keeps the subject has been taken up and discussed at length by the surround
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-24
THE JUNIORS.
INDEPENDENT FoREsTERs.

At the meeting of Court Yerba Buena last Tuesday night there was the initia- tion of one candidate and T. w Waite was elected chief ranger, vice A. H. Bo- lion, resigned. The newly elected officer will be installed on Tuesday next. Under good and welfare, the recording secre- tary, Benjamin l. Solomon, enter tained the members of the court with se- lect readings and his efforts in that line were rewarded with well-merited ap- plause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24

Judge Day. and says that his words 20
him We're such that he accepted the rort-
folio. Now Senior Gown finds himself
bottled up in Havana when otherwise be
would De at Atlanta out OF the blockade
The Cuban families that have remained
I'm Havana are subject now 70 the great
est outrages. An inspector Of polio
named Sebatcr. searched some nights ago
the houses of several families living at
Elcerro. looking for a man who, it Is
said. came from the Cuban lines with a
secret message for the Junta. lie did
not find him. but he arrested some wo-
men of good families. All the political
prisoners in the jail of Havana have
oeen put in MORO Castle The rondas,
or police patrol IN charge Of keeping or
der in the city. are committing many
abuses, and its members avail them
selve. of the opportunity Of exercising
personal revenges on their enemies
General Emilio Nunez. commander Of
the Cuban division Of volunteers, the
Maine. and Colonel Baldomore Acosta, Of
the Cuban army are back in Tampa from
KEY West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24

live in daily dread of being called on to
shoulder arms" The expression enjoy
ing bad health" can be used with pro-
priety just now
Mr.. Maben. proprietor Of Bedford
Springs, is busily engaged preparing for
the coming season. and the prospect
seems good for lively season IL the war
don't interfere.
Mr. II. b. Flippin, Of Richmond, IS
here on his annual vacation. lie is look
ing rather blue. as indulging In his favor
tie amusement squirrel hunting) is poor
fun, the little animals being remarkably
scarce, having left for parts unknown.
Mr.. Thomas Callahan, of Forest Depot
near here. has invented a plow which he
claims can do the work Of ten men. II
plants corn. distributes fertilizer makes
tobacco hills and other things too numer-
Gus to mention. If these inventions con-
tinue. the darkey will become q useless
piece OF furniture. and voting will be the
only privilege left him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
The "Immnner Regiments.

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-Captain j. y.
Petit. First Infantry and Lieutenant ~.
II. Sargent Second Cavalry VINO were
rently appointed colonies OF indepehaehe
regiments OF volunteers. 10 be coinposeu
az immunes are now making arrange
ments FOR the organization OF their regi-
ents. Captain Petit will recruit his
REGIMENT from the residents Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Maryland Virginia.
West Virginia and North Carolina and
Lieutenant Sergeant will secure his in
Alabama and Mississippi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
SPANISH CHARACTER.
Spain's Treatment Of the Cubanc
Caused Them Ia Revolt.


LONDON. May 22.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes a special edition containing a dis
patch that was filed ia Hong Kong az
Sis o'clock this evening. 10 says that
Mr.. OCCUR an American miner. arrived
az Hong Kong to-day from Manila. For
several years Mr.. Occur had managed a
coal mine near Ccbu the output OF whica
was 100 tons daily. The authorities. fear
ing that he would supply coal 10 Admiral
Dewey's vessels. expelled him from tho
country.
He says that food is scarce IN Cebu,
flour selling az so per sack and potatoes
being unobtainable az any price. lie adds
that the Spaniards were responsible fot
the revolt of the Cebuans. The latter as
sisted the Spaniards IN the recent insur-
rection. regular pay having been promised
20 them They were also told that their
families would be cared for during their
absence. and that they would be free
from paying tribute.
After they had served for seven months.
during which time they received no pay.
they returned 20 their homes. only % md
that their families were starving. Ihen
the authorities demanded the usual tflD-
ute. whereupon the Cebuans revolted.
Cebu is an islanc In the middle OF ~
Philippines. and its chief town, also nam
ed Cebu. about 300 miles from Manila. -
third in Importance as a commercial port
in the Archipelago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
NO SPANISH SPIES
IN ACC0MAC.
The Reports from Magistrate Wilson
are Discredited,
A SON SHOOTS HIS OWN FATHER
Tho Niscreant Left the County and
Has Not Been Arrested - Straw
berries Bring Good Prices-Capt.
Wise's Son Accidentally Shot

oNANcOcK. VA. May 23-special.-
Many Of our people were not niue sur
nrised al the accounts Of spanish iu'-
nished Governor Tyler by Magistrate
Wilson. OF Franklin City. in Northern
AccomacK. no one but the author OF the
letter has even seen or heard OF 'hcm'
and while such fakes may be harmless,
the citizens generally do not appiSoloeo
spch accounts Of their county ana sec
tion. w..
stems looking to the building Of a Pro-
,estant Episcopal church in Bell Haven
have been taken A suitable site mas
neen offered. and a committee Of which
AR. J. r. Walkley IS chairman, appoint
ed 10 take the matter in charge.
Mr.. William Annis. a worthy ana re-
spected citizen Of Guilford was shot by
his son Frank a few days since, ana lot
a time his life was despaired OF. he Is
ro,g ,mnroving. The difficulty arose over
a small batteau. The son left the coun-
~ Immediately and up to this time has
not been arrested.
STRAWBERRIES.
Strawberries have been shipped In large
onantines this week. The early varieties
were very inferior and brought moderate
prices. but probably more than they
were really worth. The later shipments
are much superior, and are bringing rom
10 cents per QutAN ia NA~ 49,
markets. .,-
Mr.. Henry A. Wise. son Of Captain
John s. wise. accidentally shot himself
with rife Friday last. The ball struck
his right great toe. and the wound while
painful. Is not dangerous.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS.
Contracts have been awarded Tor re-
modelling and improving the Onancock
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1t is
proposed 10 erect two towers, one at each
corner OF the front Of the building, and
10 make extensive alterations in the
main audience room. The improvements
will cost about three thousand dollars.
Work will be commenced by July lst.
President A. D. Melvin. OF the Mary
land Methodist Protestant Conference. is
making his annual visitation 10 the
Methodist Protestant churches In Acco-
mack.
The Baptist Sunday School Convention
for Accomack and Northampton will hold
its annual session in Red Bank church,
Northampton, Saturday and Sunday
next.
Mr.. Oliver Robbins caught thirty-hve
drum fish at the south end Of Broad
water Island last Thursday from TO
$50 O'Clock in the afternoon. He says he
LEFT the fish still biting. but having about
a load for his sSiff was compelled TO stop
catching them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
SUNDAY IN HAMPTON.
An Eloping Couple Return Home for
the Parental Blessing.

HAMPTON. VA. May Especial
Rev. John n. Dickinson, of Norfolk
county, filled the pulpit of Rev. c. tG.
Bryan. OF St Johns church. yesterday.
Chilren's Day was celebrated last night
at the West End Methodist church. The
exercises were well conducted and most
entertaining.
Memorial services were held at 4:3o yes
terday afternoon at the Young Mems
Christian Association assembly room in
memory Of the late Mr. p. w. Phillips
and Miss Julia Armistead. MIR. George
III. Overdorf. Of stanton. for many year.
secretary OF the Young Mems Christian
Association here. delivered the principal
address.
Mr.. Silas Daugherty and Miss Agnes
Bolton, who eloped TO Elizabeth City, ".
c., on Friday and were married. return
"a home for the blessing Saturday night.
Mr.. Daugherty is the son Of Captain w.
=. Daugherty. commissioner OF the reve-
nue. Of this county, and is twenty-one
years Of age. Miss Bolton was fifteen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
HAVANA AFFAIRS.
People Eating acknowledgements
Seizes CoaI-Autonomists Weakening

Seizes Coal-AutOnomists Weakening
TAMPA. FLA. May 22.-Letters from
Havana by way Of Mexico were received
here to-day. under date of May 10th. An
important one. addressed to a member
of the Cuban Junta by one Of it's officers
in that city, said that the situation was
already desperate there on May Oth' ana
that the people were beginning 10 eat
horse meat. the few cattle in stock hav-
ing been seized by the army. The insur-
cent hands the letter said. are control
ling the interior and have taken posses
sion of some towns. while the Spaniards
in large numbers control the northern
coast. A strong Spanish military line
has been placed along the railroad be-
tween Havana and Batabano 20 keep
the trains from running from Havana
city TO the southern port on account
of the great scarcity of coal, General
Blanco issued an order stopping the gas
works and all manufactures In which
coal is needed. The coal has been stored
bv the government for its use.
General Blanco says that when the
Spanish fleet reaches Havana Admiral
Cervera will be in a position TO sail
again il he wishes and fight the Ameri-
can squadron. The prevailing idea among
the Spaniards in Havana Is that the city
will not be bombarded at present by the
\
near 10 catch them between two fires.
General Blanco says that the dearth OF
provisions will be soon relieved. At a
junta Of the authorities, held in his
palace, he said;
BE confident and let the people be
confident, that Spain is not going TO
abandon us
General Arolas. military commander OF
Havana said also that IN case OF an at
tack Havana Is better prepared 10 repel
II than was believed generally. The rabid
spaniards are making all efforts 20 9la-
cate the Cubans. and in a manifesto ad
dressed 10 the Spaniards born In the
peninsula or Cuba they say:
LET us forgive small differences Of the
past and unite like a man against the
common enemy"
The Autonomlsts are making strong
demonstrations OF their Spanish feelings.
as they always do. but privately sore
OF them confess that they had been mis-
taken Senior Antonio Gown, Secretary
OF the Interior says that he was de-
'celved while In the United States at
Washington. He explains that he was
safe with his family living az Atlanta.
Ca. when an envoy from Senior Dupuy
de LONE went there 10 offer him n port
folio I'm the Spanish Autonomist Cabinet
IN Cuba He first refused. but Senior
Rodriguez wrote him a letter assuring
him that the United States was never 10
interfere in cuba against Spain and using
for that statement the authority OF Judge
Day. az the time Assistant Secretary OF
state, and said 10 be the controlling
spirit IN President McKiniey's Cabinet,
Senior GOWN went to Washington, mat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
THE MURDERER HITE.
His Counsel Making a Desperate Effort
TO Save His Neck.

ROYDKIN, VA, May 23.-Special-The
application 10 the County Court of Meek
lenburg for new trial, in the case OF
George H.te, who was on last Monday
sentenced TO be hung on the 9th of July.
for the murder of William Bowers, at
Skipwith in April was heard on Satur-
day last. The ground OF the motion was
that one OF the jurors who tried Hite was
a mionr, and. therefore ineligible as
Juror. The prisoner was represented oy
Mr.. c. #. Reeks and the state by Com
monwealth's Attorney Is. c. Goode. Inc
question being an entirely new one before
the courts of this county, II was argued
at considerable length by opposing coun-
sci, and each side brought all the law
and decisions Of the higher court 10 bear
upon the case. 1t was not denied by the
Attorney for the Commonwealth that the
Juror was under age, but that he was not
challenged by the defense at the time Of
smpanelling the jury and that now IT was
too late 10 do So that If the prisoner had
been acquitted that he ,the Common
wealths Attorney could not have gotten
q new trial, on account of the minority
Of the said Juror. and that the courts OF
the State held that although certain per-
sons were exempt from jury service, that
II did not bar them from the right TO
serve. II they chose TO do so. that the
prisoner had had a fair and impartial
trial by a jury. as the law directed and
that he could not after conviction. plead
the minority of one Of the jurors as cause
for a new trial. thereby having another
chance TO free himself from the clutches
of the law
Judge Homes promptly overruled the
motion. and in doing so. took occasion to
say that he thought the prisoner had had
an exceedingly fair trial. that the in
structions given by the court TO the jury
were even more lenient than the prison
er's counsel had asked for. and that he
was unwilling 10 disturb the verdict which
he believed TO be just and proper one
Prisoners counsel gave notice that he
would take the case up TO the Circuit
Court, upon a writ of error and asked
the court for stay Of sentence. Judge
Homes had an order entered staying the
execution OF the death sentence until the
10th OF July. which will give time for the
appeal TO be heard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
STILL TALKING,
The Senate Continues to7Amuse Itself
with the War Revenue Bill.


WASHINGTON, May p. - For i've
hours to-day the Senate had the war
revenue measure under discussion. The
entire time was occupied by Mr.. Chiffon
Dem. of Texas Mr.. Lodge (Rep. OF
Aassachusetts) and Mr.. Turley dem. Of
Tennessee). while Mr.. Lodge confined
himself to a discussion Of the proposed
tax on corporations and bank deposits
strongly urging that such taxes be not
imposed. Mr.Chilton and Mr. Turley COW
cred pretty fully the general features or
the bill. Their speeches dealt comprehen-
sively with the theories Of the taxation
and we're, therefore in the very nature
of things legal and technical disserta-
lions upon thes ubiect. No exception OF
any kind was taken upon the bill.
At the request Of the War Department
a bill was passed admitting TO American
register the steamer Zelandia The YES
sci. which belonged 10 the Oceanic Steam
ship Company and was under the Ha-
faiian flag has been chartered 10 convey
troops 10 Manila. The steamer Is Brit
ish built.
The Senate at SIS P. VI. went into
executive sessiona nd ait $50 z. NJ. ad-
iOurned.
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Miss Gould's Souvenir.

WASHINGTON, May 22-Miss Helen
Gould writes as follows to Treasurer
Roberts in acknowledgment OF the hand
some certificate forwarded her for her
Sl00. 900 gift TO the Government
when you stated in your letter OF
May eth. that a certificate Of deposit
would follow in due time l had no eX-
pectation OF receiving such a handsome
acknowledgment Of my gift to the Gov
eminent as the certificate that has
reached me. I am much pleased with It
and shall always value It high
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
Virgininns in Washington.

WASHINGTON. May Especial
Among the visitors to the city to-day and
yesterday were the following:
+. d. Meanley. Richmond; II. II. Down
ing. Of Virginia az the Metropolitan.
+. =. Taylor and T. B. Ellison. OF Rich
mond. at the National.
r. o. Burton. Raleigh; Clip Rountree. OF
Wilmington, y. c.. and James l. Rchey'
Roanoke, az the st. James.
w. U. Rosser. Luray; +. 5. hibler.
Mauch: j. 7. Watson. Franklin. Pa, G..
F. Mayors. stephens City at the How
ard House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
MRS. LOUISA +. sPILLlNc
Richmond. Va. Nav %. L

ltIIUIIUIIIi ' do My % I''''
Col. Z. Leslie Spence.
Secretary Old Dominion Chapter No. PA,
American Guild Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:-Scarcely a week ago I pre-
scented TO you the proofs Of the death OF
my husband. Geo. W. Selph, who was a
member Of your chapter. for transmission
to the Supreme Chapter.
I have received to-day check for one
thousand dollars. the amount Of his bene-
1T certificate. and l thank you and the
Guild for this very prompt settlement.
The fine reputation enjoyed by the Guild
IS more than justified. and 1 trust that
it may prosper and continue to do good
With thanks TO you personally, l am,
Very Respectfully.
MARY SELPH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
BAD soldiers

Chattanooga IS having a deluge OF sol-
dier ruffians. The Times says edi,orially
that so many women have been wanton-
~ insulted that ladies are AFRAID 20
walk the streets alone In daylight Ana
the local columns OF the same paper tell
how a couple OF volunteers from New
Hampshire were arrested ana fined $50
anlece Tor an OFFENCE OF this kind. The
prosecuting attorney brought down the
house when he declared 20 the court,
"the American people DO not need such
msn 70 1sht their battles: II were bets
ter 10 turn jungle full OF tigers loose
IN Cuba than such human bcastsi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
COLORED SALOON KEEPER.
Proposed as Postmaster at Scotland
Confirmation Held Up.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-The Senate
spent more than an hour in executive ses-
sion to-day in an effort 10 confirm the
nomination Of Collin p. Anthony, as post
master at Scotland Neck. y. G.
Anthony IS n colored man and he was
opposed on the ground that he is sa-
loon keeper Senators Pritchard and
Wolcott defended him.
An aye and nay vote developed the lack
Of a quorum, and the Senate adjourned
without action.
The vote taken showed a small ma
jority against Anthony
Joseph F. Doyle was confirmed as post
master at Savannah. Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
AIaska Has Men as Wen as Gold.

WASHINGTON May 2.-Special--A
COPY Of the Alaska Mining Record. pub
hshed at juneau. Alaska, has just been
received. which states that steps have
been taken recently in each Of the lead
ing towns looking toward military or
ganization. A paper has been prepared
10 which all who viii are requested 70
subscribe. II reads:
1--WE. the undersigned hereby associate
ourselves together for the purpose OF
forming a military company, battalion. or
regiment. and hereby offer our services
TO the Governor Of the District Of Alaska.
and through him to the President OF the
United states In case OF need"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
NEW SLEEPING CAR LINE BE
TWEEN CHARLOTTE, y. C., AND
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, VIA SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY

On and after May lists the Southern
Railway will operate through sleepers
between Charlotte. n. c.. and Birming-
ham. Ala These sleepers are the latest
design. ten section, drawing room and
buffet Pullman Sleepers and will be moved
on the Southerns United States Fast
Mail trains. Nos. 80 and &C. between the
above points. Passengers leaving Rich
mond at l2:01 p. NJ daily will make close
connection with this through car at Char
lotte. and sleeping car space for any
point south of Charlotte can be reserved
at Richmond. This service is in addition
20 the regular New Orleans sleeper ope-
rated on this train, and also in addition
TO the elegant sleeping car service now
offered on train leaving Richmond 1910
A. NJ. in connection with Washington and
Southwestern Limited between Richmond,
Atlanta. Birmingham, Memphis and 10
New Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
TALK WITH SENIOR CAPOEPON.
Spain i'm the Position Of a Duellist
Bound to Defend His Honor

MADRID. May 22-In an interview to-
day Senior Capdepon, Minister Of the IN
terror. said:
1.-THE new Ministry has no Illusions
It knows SPANS weakness and poverty
as compared with the strength and
wealth of the United States, but the
country is in the position Of duellist,
bound to defend his honor against the
gross insults Of a more powerful anita
gonist
Spain knows that the moral sympa-
thies Of the Powers are with her, and
that they only hesittte to interfere be-
cause their interference might lead to a
greater war"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
POPULAR wEEK-ENDING RATES
OUT OF RICHMOND VIA SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.

Effective May 18th, and continuing dur
ing the summer, 1898. Southern Railway
will sell tickets on Saturday and Sun
day of each week. good returning follow
ing Monday. as follows:
Richmond TO West Point. Va, and re-
turn, 75c.
Richmond to Keysville. Va. and inter-
mediate stations and return, one fare
for the round trip.
These popular rates will enable many
Richmond families 70 spend the summer
IN the country thus avoiding the excessive
heat Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
Eloauent Address.

Quite a large number OF members OF tne
McGill Catholic Union assembled az tnelr
titled "A Trip 10 Europe" by ]. NJ. r.
Higgins. The discourse was intensely IN
teresting. dealing witt the points or IN
terest In the old world. Mr. higgins
proved himself quite an orator. lie pe,
l;eves that such a trip as ne descrioco
close A vote OF thanks was rendered the
sneaker Tor his eloquent addrekA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
Cberubs Did Not Play.

NEWARK. y. J.. May 23.-Richmond-
Newark game postponed on account OF
rain.
READING May 23.-Reading-Harttord
game postponed on account Of rain.
PATERSON. y. j.. May 8-Special-
Norfolk-Paterson anne postponed on ac-
connt OF rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
Cincinnati. :: Brooklyn. ..

CINCINNATI. May 8.-Hill kept the
hits well scattered to-day, and pitched
himself out Of many tight places. At
tendance. 1900. Score: K II. T..
Cincinnati. zee. Il 0 B 0 OX-f IL
Brooklyn zee. 100 o o U - Il
Batteries: Hill and PETIT Kennedy
and Ryan. Umpires-McDonald and
O'Dav. Time, las.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24

Summary: Earned runs-LancasIei' z.
Two-base hits-Dclehanty Three-oase
hits-Chiles. Sacrifice hits-Delehanty'
smith. Buttermore Stolen bases-Chiles
Left on bases-Lancaster, 6; Allentown
& sturck out-by West: Smith, CleVe'
bv Wood: Schaub (2). Madison Butter
more. McVey. Roth. Double plays-Snat-
fer mnassisted). First base on errors
Lancaster. ?. First base on balis-on
west. g: off Wood 8. Umpire-Mr. KEEL
ley. Time. 2l5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
STIRRED UP BY THE WAR.
In View OF Consumption Bedford Oar
kies are Enjoying Bad Health.

BEDFORD SPRINGS. VA, May D.
sneciai.-The impression that the cold
snap had demolished the fruit crop IS
ergonools. as there is considerable scat
tered throughout the country OF both
peacnes ana apples.
The late rain storms did a good deal Of
damage TO growing crops. Wheat and
oats are looking well and the farmers are
well advanced with their work.
To people generally are considerably
III "a account Of the war. but
~ -. @ nova Nh3 are enth-so1
A. ,as pv.at u enllEing. Volunteering
eeorns 10 be connnsd 90 the eitSes and
e ~ nssxsz sxa sMua,x sunm4Sp END
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-24
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