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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21

idcnt +. w Boatwright, Of the Colest'
The lectures will be delivered In me COL
lece chapel. and will commence each hlsHl
at S.iJ o'clock.
TICKETS REQUIRED.
4 new plan has been adopted this year
as 20 invitations and seats. The am
nouncemcnt made through the daily news
papers viii be considered sufficient notice
to those who wish 10 attend. In addition
Ia this some invitations viii be sent out.
Il IS the desire of the committee in
charge that the plan regulating the ad-
mission and seats may be wen under
stood. No one will be permitted To- enter
between 7:l5 and s o'clock without tickets
of admission These tickets can Doe had
free of charge by any one who wishes to
attond by applying either 10y messenger.
mail or I'm person at the President otice
I'm the main building Of the College before
October 9th Tickets Will be mailed To-
applicants If they so desire. Usually not
more than two tickets will be sent 90
one address. Each ticket viii be good for
the entire course OF lectures.
After O'Clock the seats remaining un-
occupied will be thrown open 10 the pub
lie This plan was adopted so as 90 have
the seats given 10 those who really de-
sire to hear the lectures.
THE LECTURER.
Professor Wilson IS one Of the best
known lecturers I'm this country TIE has
an attractive bearing. and IS a forclhle
and interesting speaker Tie is the first
Vircinian ever engaged TO deliver this
course of lectures. He is now Mccormick
Professor of Jurisprudence and Politics
in Princeton University.
Woodrow Wilson Ph. T.. IL. D.. was
born I'm Stauntpn Va. Deccmbcr 2>. 1896.
He graduated from Princeton Coliere in
1879 and in 1855 was made a Ph. j.. OF
Johns Hopkins University. After this he
was professor IN Brvn-Mawr College. Pa
and lecturer in Johns Hopkins and sub-
scquentiy became professor i1 WESLEYAN
University I'm Connecticut Tie taught
history and Economic He has delivered
Northern cities on history and govern
ment. and always with great success Ills
address before tho virginia Bar Assoc'7-
ton al Hot Springs two wears ago was
considered mastery effort by al who
heard H.
Professor Wilson has made q wide repl-
lation as writer as well as "a lecturer
and educator. he is the author Of tho
following works: Congressional Govern
ment" with the title Of a study in
American Politics published iSs5. "Tae
State" published in 1859. Division and
Reunion" published IN $50; An old Mas
ter and Other Political Essays.' publish
ed I'm 1893: Men. Literature and Other
Essays" published in 1891: and George
Washing on. published in 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
TBZEWELL COUNTY COURT.
Mother and Father Indicted for Try
inuto Staryc Their Children.

TAZEWEbL VA. oct. 19.-Special.-
Tazewen County Court convened yester-
day but owing 10 the rain and cold there
was not the usual attendance. a spe-
cial grand jury was called and indicted
Reese Lawson and Mamie Lawson for
deserving and starving their two small
children with intent TO murder them.
They will be tried next Friday.
An indictment was also found against
CHI Butt for obstructing the highway.
Beverly Davis. a young lawyer from
Franklin. addressed the Republicans in
the town hall az this place yesterday.
The crowd was small.
There were several pieces of valuable
property sold under DEGREES Of the Cir
cult Court yesterday Of which we're
Wirtberg Seminary at Graham, Va. and
the property of G. W. Yost. at Taze-
well
The weather is very cold here now after
three or four heavy frosts and some
severe wind storms.
Birds are reported plentiful ana the
sportsmen are enjoying every day good
luck in winging large numbers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
STAUNTON'S HORSE SHOW.
The Exhibit Good One. but Patrons
age Poor-The Tournament

STANTON, VA. October .3.-Sp,cial.-
The first day of the Horse ana Cot
Shov passed off most successfully so iaf
as weather and the association were con-
cerned. but the people did not patronize
the new enterprise as it deserved.
The association has spent money and
time to promote interest and enterprise
among the citizens Of town and county
and ought TO be encouraged ~ public
spirited men.
The procession left the Opera House
about II O'Clock, headed by mounted po-
lice and the Stonewal Band Very few
merchants awaited themselves of this
opportunity of advertising.
As soon as the procession reached the
grounds the tournament, under the ef-
fic!ent management of Frank Asst, began
and resulted as follows:
First-Kight OF Old Dominion, Joe
Denny: prize. fine saddle.
Second-Knight of Lone Star Frank
Asst: prize. bride.
Third-Knight Of Oakenwald, j. Bald
win Ransom; prize, pair of leggings.
Fourth-Knight Of the Lost Cause,
Richard Asby; prize, pair of spurs.
After the knights received their prizes,
Rudolph Bumgardner. in a happy coro-
nation speech. delivered the crowns.
Coy queen of Love and Beauty. and Mr..
Asst crowned Miss Helen Hanger first
msid Of honor; Mr.. Ransom. Miss Luz
ellie Booker second. and Mr. Ashby
Miss Addie Cook third. AS this was the
first attempt Of this association, the
usual coronation bah was dispensed
with.
Next came the trotting races-half-
mile heats. five entries. best three in
FIVE Won by Red SIrd, owned and
driven by T. Y. Friend.
For heavy-darueht horses. $. T. Pilson
won the premiums for both two and
four-horse teams.
The feature OF the vening was the hi
cycle races under the League OF Ameri-
can Wheelmen rules. Officers Of the day
were: Referee. c. c. Berry; Scorers-J.
l.. Bumgardner and II. c. Elder: Timers
j L. Brenneman and IL. Bowling;
Clerk. j. l.. Tannohill: Starter. \. l..
Humphrey.
First race-one mile, open-four en-
tries Won by j. b. Dannamiller. OF
Ohio. first. and J. +. Hanger. Jr., Wash
ington. second.
Second race-one mile lap. four entries
won by ]. Z. Hanger. first; j. b. Danna-
miller second.
Third race-two mile handicap. seven
entries-Won by J. y. Dannamiller first;
A. l.. Thompson second; and T.. o. Mon
ger third. J. J. Fallon fell from his
wheel in the last lap but was not in
)ured.
The Executive Committee OF the Viz
ginia School for the Deaf and the Blind
met to-day and elected x. S. Weaver.
OF this city. foreman Of the carpenter
shop and Miss Eva NJ. DeJarnette. OF
spottsylvania comfy, assistant In the in
FAINT deaf mute class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
How the ILLINOIS" Was Baptized.

The launching Of the Illinois vas a
pretty spectacle AS Is invariably the
case. % descended into tho waters stem
first. Along the side OF rs bow. on the
surface the launching platform had been
erected on which the distinguished
guests. besides Miss letter stood From
the opening for the ancnor-cnains IN the
bow a rope descended 90 The PLATFORM.
ana attached 10 10 was the bottle %
champagne 10 be used IN the christening.
Miss Letter held the bottle IN her hand.
and was expected 90 throw u with "a
gentle propulsion toward the side Of tho
hui as soon as The ship started 20 move.
with characteristic Chicago energy.
however. she gracefully hurled n against
the side. when thc bottle burst the
snark.mg contents. hke am exquisite
shower ~ refreshing Pommery fen IN
spray upon the occupants OF the plat
form. The contractors had provided
bottle OF wine incased IN silk netting.
but the Illinois visitors brought along
another. covered with gold netting. AMI
thls was used hy Miss Leiier.-Leslio'
Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
NICKEL IN THE SLOT.
Lynchburg's Mayor Prohibits the Ma
chincs-MisSiOnary Women Meet.

LYNCHBURG. VA. oct. 2O.-Special.-
In the nickel-in-the-sot machine cases
this morning. Mayor Smith decided that
the machines were Illegal and ordered
them discontinued within twenty-four
hours. Counsel for some OF the saloon
Keepers asked FOR time. but the Mayor
declared his decision final The de-
PENDANTS were unanimous In the opinion
that the Mayors ruling should be obeyed.
and consequently by tomorrow morning
not single slot machine will be in ope-
ration IN the city.
The second days session OF the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society OF the
Virginia Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. opened this
morning with devotional exercises, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Taylor, OF Danville Mrs.
Alexander made an interesting talk,
bringing greetings from the Baltimore
Society. Mrs III. @. Cheatham. Of Mar
tinsville. corresponding secretary, read
the annual report. showing le5 auxiliaries.
ass members us life members and sos
subscribers 10 the Woman's Advocate.
and also that eighteen scholarships and
six Bible women are maintained by the
society. At the afternoon session devo-
sionai exercises we're conducted by Mrs.
e. r Hasksr. Of Richmond. XJs. Waite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
THE RAGING RAPPAHANN0CK.
Water Rises Twelve Feet-Much Dam
aac-Maior I.acy's Golden Wedding.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. oct. 20
Special-The recent heavy rains in the
upper country caused the Rappahannock
river 20 commence rising last night and
this morning 81 reached twelve feet above
lis normal height
SCOTS island is completely submerged
and the river is far over its banks ia
many places.
A large quantity OF driftwood. pump
kins etc. tave been drifting down the
current and crops in the lowlands have
been badly damaged.
The steamer Westmoreland from Baiu-
more was unable to land here on account
o. tire freshet all of the wharves being
under water. The steamer returned To
Baltimore.
Bishop 4 Van De Vyver. OF Richmond
was here to-day expecting 70 leave on
the steamer for Kilmarnock, Lancaster
county. 70 confirm class. but owing 10
the failure Of the steamer % arrive, he
was compelled to SO By Baltimore.
Major and Mrs. j. Horace Lacy quiet
- observed the hftieth anniversary Of
their marriage yesterday, al their home
on Washington avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21

perhaps the "Crand-valse" opus AZ. by
Chopin. and Niefnan's "Gavotte' we're
most enjoyed Mrs. Thompson Is pianist
OF unusual ability. and displayed a most
beautiful touch and perfection OF tech
nique acquired by few She played with
briiliancy and dash which were fascinst-
Ing. Her presence On the stage Is pre-
possessing and reposeful. Last evening
she was gOwnei in q beautiful evening
dress OF pale blue silk. which was exceed
inglv becoming
Mr. Thompson Is ~, possessor OF
sympathetic. rich. resonant base baritone
voice. which was heard 10 the best ad-
vantage In the recitativc. Thus satin
the Lord" and the aria. But Who May
Abide from Handels Messiah. His IN
depreciation % Marie M the Lattice by
ana THE Violet" by Mozart were hcautl-
ful example, % vocal art. II IS 10 be
hored that Mr. and Mrs. Thompson VIII
find q possible to be heard again during
tho season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21

Of the Womans Christian Temperance
Union made a brief address. after which
reports were read from the several dis
tricts.
The exercises tonight consisted OF de-
votionai services. reading Of an inter-
csdng missionary letter. and short ad-
dresses
Mr.. James Gordon Lindsay, who fell
from the rear porch Of his boarding
house here early Sunday morning. and
sustained a serious fracture at the base
Of the skull. died at the Home and Re
treat here tonight. He was born in Lex
ington. but came here in April from
Charlottesville. where he held an impor-
tant position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
PROSPERITY AT BRISTOL.
Factories, Mills and Furnaces Running
on EuiI Time

BRISTOL, TENN. oct. Especial
Bristol has not had such fair prospects
IN years. Her factories and mills ana
Industries Of all kinds are running on
fun time. anording ample employment
for local labor. The Home Iron Company
has found a ready market for the output
of the furnace. and has sold large guam
titles of pig iron.
A number of business houses are now
under construction here.
Major H. c. Wood. whom the Republi-
cans Of sullivan county, Tenn, have
nominated to represent the county In the
next Legislature. was formerly q citizen
OF Virginia, and a few years ago ran
for Congress in the Ninth District OF
Virginia against Hon. J. W. Marshall.
Major Wood IS a popular man, and Will
make a good fight for the Republicans.
His opponent is J \. Faw, editor Of the
Bristol Times-Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
THE MATE TAKES A MATE.
Capt. !. II. Shelly. of the POcahontas.
WedS Miss Lee Burgess.

Captain J. r. Shelley. the popular mate
of the steamer Pocahontas. and man
esteemed highly by an who know him was
married last evening 10 Miss Lee Burgess
az the residence. No. 4l9 north Twenty
Nth street. AT 9.30 O'Clock.
The pretty parlors Of the home were
decorated handsomely with palms and
candeiabra and presented an inviting
scene to the large attendance OF The IN
innate friends OF the contracting pair.
The bride Is an attractive young LADY
who has for long reigned supreme IN
Church Hi social circles.
Capt. Shelley has been in the employ Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
The pH0EBUS RIOT.
The Saloonk-eeper and Five of the Sol
diers Sent on TO Grand jury.

HAMPTON. VA, OCT 2O-Special -
The preliminary hearing of the Phoebus
rioters was held this morning before jus
tice Furness. of Phoebus, in the County
Court room az this place. A large crowd
gathered to witness the proceedings. \
number of Witnesses had been summoned
and the whole day was taken up in hear
ing the testimony Commonwealth At
torney Collier, appearing in behalf of the
state.
Pat Eagan, In whose saloon the trouble
began. was sent on to the grand jury,
and placed under $20o0 bond; ia. Dus-
chere and Thomas Morgan. two well
known citizens Of Phoebus, going on his
bond Five of the rioting soldiers were
sent on. and n number were acquitted
The justice adjourned at o'clock this
afternoon until tomorrow morning when
the remainder of the witnesses will be eX-
ar.ined.
The men concerned are all recruits. hav-
ing Joined the army within the past two
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
Pod Tnpe

A, Gielwltz. in Upper si.esia' young
ster's kite got caught On the electric wire
OF a fire alarm. policeman noticed the
accident and I'm order TO get tho kite re-
moved made written report which
after having been purcsed hy the Pc
Uzrizorrniissa~ was forwarded 20 in
succession to thc "Poilzai-l1spckiqr
t,o m1rlsirate and .h. "l'erer.'s Afernt-
commission" The last named authority
an engineer 10 remove the Offending kite.
aud recommended the Magistrate 10 re-
ward the jealous policeman with pre-
MUM OF Is pfenniss. The engineer hand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21

the Virginia Navigation Company for four
years and is spoken Of I'm the highest
terms by his employers. He has been
aioat since his boyhood and was captain
of a big steamer when still i'm his teens.
Mr.. 5. V. Arther. the well-known AMI
genial Durser OF the Pocahontas. acted
AS best man.
After the ceremony capt. and Mrs. She.-
ley left ON the 1880 train for an extensive
tour embracing Hot Springs Natural
Bridge and the Luray Cave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
FRATRlClDE IN FRANKLIN.
William Haynes. Prominent Citizen
Shoots and Kills His Brother.

DANVILLE. VA. Oct. 2O.-Special.-A
special from Penhook, in Franklin coun-
~, says William Haynes. a prominent
citizen Of that county. shot and instantly
killed Elisha Haynes, his brother.
The brothers had a difficulty, the par
ticulars OF which cannot be obtained to-
night william Haynes was once door
keeper of the Virginia House Of Delegates
and has for many years been prominent
figure in politics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
Sick Men From the Fourth.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, oct. 2J.-Spe-
cial.-A hospital train with one hundred
and fifty patients left late last night for
Fort Meyer. Va. About twenty sick from
the Fourth Virginia Regiment went ON
II. Captain p. T.. Yc3man. regimental
adjutant. who has been very sick has
almost fully recovered. Private Scher-
mer Howe, Of Company D. is down with
typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
OUTRAGEOUS TREATMENT
\ North Carolina SherIn Chiins
White Boy To Two Negroes.

WILSON. y. c.. oct. 2o.-specal-ln
Goldsboro. y. c.. to-day two white Pop.
u'ist deputy sherfs from Sampson ooun-
~. with two burly negro criminals ana
one fourteen-year-o.d white boy al ''iFe
chained together stopped over De'"e1"
trains en- route for Raleigh
The citizens became So indignant at ,'o
sight of the cruel humiliation 20 which
the white how was thus subjected that
they issued "a process OF Jaw upon me de-
naties and made them separate the white
boy from the negroes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
\ Horse Car Driver Seized While at
work.

Work.
Mr.. a. T.. McKenny. who has but re-
Gently become a driver for the Broad
street horse car line was seized with am
attack OF paralysis while performing his
duties about o'clock yesterday morning
at the corner of Broad street and Brook
avenue.
The ambulance IN charge Of Or. Brown
was summoned and the unfortunate man
WAS conveyed 20 the hospital. where ne
suffered a second attack.
lie was somewhat easier last niEht and
hopes are entertained for his recovery
by the physicians.
Mr.. McKeuuy's home is IN Petersburs
where up 90 few weeks ago be was
employed ON the electric railway which
closing down forced him 10 seek employ
ment IN this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
TO OPPOSE RlXEY.
Dir. Edward Hughes. Of Alexandria 10
Ec the Republican Candidate.

ise The kepuplican ! di""'"'''
ALEXANDRIA. VA, oct 2o-speciai-
Cards are out for the marriage OF DIT.
Hugh Mcclure OF this city. 20 Miss sarah
J.. Johnson. daughter Of Mrs. r.. hdf'@
Iobnson of Washington The ceremony
viii take place at the Johnson residence,
ZOO Massachusetts avenue Washington
ID g.. on wednesday. November 81. ~ II
O'Clock. Dr. Hugh is son Of Or. Hunter
Mcclure Of Richmond.
No, ful THIS morning was 70 positively
decided unon by fhe Lamb wing OF me
Republican party in this state 70 nomi-
nate Air Edward Hughes. Of this city.
candidate for Congress in opposition t'
the nominee OF the Democratic party
Hon. John T. Rixey
The Junior order az Mechanics VINO
have been assembling here for several
days and enjoying the hospitality or the
city, adjourned last night and VIII meet
next year az Cape Charles city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
WISH THE LAW ENFORCED.
Retail Grocers Hold an Interesting
Session Last Evening.

An interesting meeting Of the Retail
Grocers' Association was held last even
ing az O'Clock at Lee camp Hail
During the session the question came
I'D regarding the selling OF ole)m lr-irine
by certain dealers contrary 10 law.
The appointment Of committee was
ordered To wait upon the Mayor and the
chief OF Police 20 urge the enforcing OF
the law
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

The following was the range of the
thermometer yesterday A. NJ, IS; y
NJ. e.: 3 =. NJ. 81; +. NJ. CO., p. NJ,
&c; 70 NJ. 81. Mean temperature. So 1-2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21

4 meeting of che Democratic county and
city chairmen Of the Fourth Congress
ionai District will be heid in Petersburg
this morning Hon j. Tay'or EilysoY
chairman Of the State Committee, will at
tend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-21
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
FROM CLARA BARTON.
Feeding Refugees Fever Suspected-The
Wounded Americans Doing Well.

New York. July IA telegram Was re-
ceived. saturday by tile executive COM
mi,tcr Of the Rcd cross, from Miss cara
Barton. dated Playa del Este, July l9' as
follows:
Santiago has SURRENDERED. came
from the front, yesterday, in pouring
rain. Fever is suspected here; SiooneH
burned DR.. Lesser. Mrs Lesser ana All
their nurses are in thu fever hospital w"
miles distant. | sam them, today ana al
are doing well. Four army surgeons OF
the ST. Paul are with us, there beng no
other provision for them we are leeu-
ing the refugees Of Sibon"y ana many
thousands at Eurmizia. ElwGl IS leed-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
BLANc0's CHARACTER.
Admirer Denies Alleged Suicidal Attempt
He is a Christian and Soldier.

Havana, July ia member of the
staff of Captain. General Blanco, re-
ferring TO the report in circulation in
the United States that the captain
general had attempted to commit sui
eide when he heard OF the destruction
Of the fleet of Admiral Cervera, said:
You can definitely announce that
Captain General Blanco is good
Christian and a Spanish soldier, and
that he viii never attempt to take his
life. Thich does not belong to him, bat
which has been consecrated entirely to
the service Of his country.
Only recently, | heard him say n
regretted not being younger 50 as to
be able to consecrate his life to fight
ing the nation which seeks to humll-
ate his Beloved country The loss Of
half a dozen ships of the Spanish fleet,
lost while gloriously fighting three
times their number, he considers as one
If many war incidents
As ne has previously remarked.
courage does not always accompany
fortune, and this great loss will not
make him change his purpose Of de-
Tending, inch by inch, this portion If
spanish territory. Therefore. do not
credit any rumors about the captain
general attempting his life. and also do
not believe that any one here will a.
tempt to take his life, because he IS
greatly admired by all for his firmness.
kindness and genuine Spanish senti-
,nCntS"