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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
THE TIMES: RICHMOND, VA SUNDAY. OCTOBER 80, 1893.

death. II Il said upon the best OF author
ity. 10 found certain institutions which
she has long deemed necessary. She
Will bcuucath only ktep-sakes 20 her
family for she reasons that they are
wealthy enough. 10 may be mentioned
that she is very generous 10 her neph4ws
and nieces. and prodigal TO her brothers
and sisters. When the Countess Castel-
lane was married Miss Gould bought her
the Tsforhazy diamond as a wedding
gift. This magnificent stone Is one of thu,
six largest diamonds I'm the world.
George Gould's fourth child IL named
Helen Vivian and ~ the child's ehristea-
ing Helen Gould gave her little name
sake the most magnificent outfit a baby
ever owned. She sent her little nephew.
Count Castellaue. j.. an Immense chest
flied with exquisite hand embroidered
baby clothes. To her sister-in-law. Mrs
Edwin Gould. she gave Tor wedding
gift. the largest chest ever turned out by
"a famous Jewellers firm OF New York.
completely packed with silver OF every
description all fully inscribed.
But charity does not end at home with
our American Florence Nightingale.
where she gives one douar 10 her own
she gives ten 10 others
litf latfNl ACT " N''''' was tir u''
ing or MAGNIFICENT residence in New
York which she turned into @ stopping
place for sick soldiers. As soon as able
they are invited to visit "A similar home
in the country. All expenses amount
ing to several thousands per week. are
betrayed by Miss Gould.
She Is 20 be called. now. before the
Investigation Committee Of the War. 70
give her opinion OF It's abuses. and this
fact gives her untold sorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

A London newspaper donated three
columns the other day, which is a great
deal OF space for London periodical, TO
our countrywOman. Helen Gould
II called her "the American Florence
Nightingale OF the 10Th century and
described in detail the munihcence Of
her work as felt on the other side Of
the ocean. Ii called her the greatest
philanthropist OF modern times, rich,
wise and broad.
SO Helen Gould. tho daughter Of the
cleverest money maker of modern times
has won. while I'm her 2lth year, world
wide reputation I'm the field of work
which she has chosen for herself-phil-
anthropy
other American women Of wealth and
without society lcanings have gone In
for various charities: Grace Dodge de-
votes her life 10 working girls; another
Dodge does reform work: Miss Jessie
Schley has spent years and a fortune up
on international peace; Miss Virginia
Fair gives thousands to rising talent
But Helen Gould is the Florence
Nightingale OF America
Ii Will be just six years in November
that at the death of her father Miss
Gould decided 10 devote her life 10 char
ity. She began in a very simple way
by inviting six children OF the tenement
up TO Tarrytown TO enjoy Christmas and
meet Santa Claus for the first time In q
country home.
The following spring she built house
which she called Woody Crest, and here
with the aid Of resident physician. she
began the work OF not only healing but
educating crpples. The Woody Crest
home is nllcd with one legged, one armed
knock-kneed and deformed youngsters,
who learn all sorts Of handiwork by
which they can support themselves.
Special arrangements have been made by
Miss Gould 10y which these children can
enter the trades and stand In a few years
on plane equal to other workmen.
They are taught wood-carving and other
arts; and 20 are fitted 20 work their
way through the busy world
Nor IS the Woody Crest home the lin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
SHE HAS TAKEN 4 LEASE OF THIS
HOUSE FOR AN INDEFINITE
PERIOD OR AS LONG AS
THERE ARE CON
VALESCENT
SOLDIERS.

front and possibly keep a yacht, but
the million or so Of income a year
dwindlcs down TO n few thousands.
Miss Gould can spend her money upon
charity. just as her brother Howard can
spend his upon the Niagara. Howard.
when the yacht was built. chrisiened It
and handed it to the government to be
used fin the war Helen took "a ike sum
and sent to the War Department 10 be
used ia buying q warship. Then she
visited Camp Wikoff and left check
for 5000 behind her. Her hand con-
stantly went IN her pocket during the
war and one of her fellow workers COM
puted that she gave round million TO
her country.
Helen Gould is by no means a straight
laced girl. She is, on the contrary, very
pleasant almost familiar in manner.
though with a reserve toward strangers.
She dresses very plainly because plain
dress Is very becoming 10 her In APP
pearance she Is light. OF medium build.
rather dark with strong face inclined
70 be serious. though her mouth. when
she laughs is very pretty.
When She built The church al kOXbury
to CONNER crate the memory OF her Ia
Their. the natives there turned out e.
lnasse 10 see her NJ the dedication Of the
church. TO their surprise and disap-
pointment they boheld an ordinary girl
in tight fitting black dress girl who
carried her cape on her avn and walked
without q maid. She had no train nor
did diamonds fash from her ears. Before
she left however sire convinced them
that she Was q Princess In sombre dis
ruise, by distributing contracts for fu-
ture work to all the artisans In the VII
lage.
Helen Couldx money will 60 at her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
80 FAR as the worlds gossip

heart-free 50 far as the worlds gossip
u concerned.
-er nruc sister Anna, on the other
hand. was constantly rumored engaged
until her marriage with Count Iastei-
lane settled the matter permanently
Her brother George married ABOUT
fourteen wears ago. Miss Edith kinsdoh'
a most an liable young actress III Ausus-
tin DAYS company; and niue ialer
her brother Edwin welded the daughter
Of DR.. Charles Shrady. OF New YORK cry
Howard could mas had various attach
monts which by his great wealth nave
rendered themselves conspicuous ana
Frank, the youngest Of the family is al
ready connected by rumor with wen
known dcbutante.
None OF the Goulds go IN society az
IL is spelled with q capital $. but the
fact that they do not DO so Is laid 10
their own preferences. which are laIEe-
ly independent and Individual Mrs.
George Gould spends the winter at Lake
wood. y. j.. with her five children. Mis-.
Edwin Gould il member Of the famous
millionaire club at Ardslcy and prefers
the seclugion Of her country house all
The year around. She IS rather econ
omicaI I'm tendency and her husbands
fortune goes on accommodating. Edwin Is
the money maker OF the family.
George gets q large annual income Tor
lecping the family fortune together.
The Countess Castellano lives rather
quietly in Paris except for an occasional
MAGNIFICENT entertainment which she
gives 10 Partisan nobility, and Howard
snends his life upon his yacht. Frank
and Helen are the only ones 70 be round
i'm New York. and even they spend
great portion OF their time at Lindhurst
their country home. which commands a
beautiful view OF the broad Hudson, Just
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

It OF Miss Gould's charitable activity.
She has a large but systematic hospital
work which commences with the babies
of the Post Graduate hospital and ex-
tends 10 the babies Of all the institutions
of New York. She visits the hospitals
and makes them most lavish gifts Of
money. /. f. no unusual thing for Miss
Gould 10 purchase Slo0o worth Of need
ed apparatus and Christmas she sup
plies the entire institution with gifts and
goodies; even the nurses are remember
cd.
A few years ago Miss Could was ~
mored engaged to a certain DR.. Chaplin.
whom she frequently met in her work.
Her friends say that it IS doubtful IL she
VIII ever marry; her life is too fun Of
work for marriage
There is a story OF a recent benefac-
ton which was instituted at Miss
Gould's expense. This IS no less than
the hiring Of gymnasium IN which her
friends who are none too wealthy, can
practice Private dressing rooms. a
magniucently equipped room; boomers
and instructors. are at the disposal Of
the guests. Miss Could herself fire.
quenty comes down from Tarrytown to
take part In the sport
GAe oOcS al lNlS Wllle ItI private
good deeds are being conducted Not
long ago q cousin. a girl of modest
means, married and went abroad on a
brief wedding tour During her alb
sence Miss Gould's friends whispered the
tale OF a wonderful surprise which the
young lady had IN store for her newly
married cousin. Unknown to tho couple
she was building a beautiful home in
one Of New Yorks suburbs. which they
were TO occupy on their return.
4 New York kindergarten has for
many years received IT'S stimulus from
her purse. and she has given very gem
erously to law classes and private clubs
Miss Gould is a young woman who has
never been disturbed by love. Although
one OF family of six brothers and sis
ters ali Of whom have had noteworthy
love affairs, she has remained entirely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

Queen Victoria is to proceed 10 the con-
,fnart next year at the beginning Of
Marcn for an absence abroad Of about
civ weeks. Easter falls unusually early,
so that her majesty will return 70 Eng
land during the third week Of April The
Queen is going again to Cimiez for four
or five weeks. The Queen has long been
anxious 10 visit Milan. and may possibly
do so next spring when on her way home
from the Riviera, as King Humbert has
again offered 70 place tho chateau ~
Monza NJ her majesty's disposal Monza
Is an Immense house. with ample accom-
mediation Tor the Queen and her suite and
servants The beautiful gardens and the
vast and richly wooded park are the
great attractions OF MonzS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

at the place where Washington Irving
wrote his Sleepy Hollow legends.
Miss Could the oldest unmarried one
Of the family. Is the head OF the family
TO "the boys" They speak Of her rs
my sister," as though they had no 9th
or sister, and she is consulted by her
brother George I'm the management Of the
estate. For financial reasons it is all
kept together and the income is dealt
ont annually 10 the several children.
They an receive a ike sum and they are
privileged 20 do with it as they please
The only binding clause IS upon the
subject oil marriage. Here they are linz
tied Al a family marriage all the
brothers and sisters must vote, and if
there is one dissenting voice. the mar
riage cannot take place. il a brother
or sister contracts a marriage against
the wishes OF the remainder of the fam
ily. then he or she loses an but a small
share iu the family fortune. There is
still enough TO support q brown stone
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
Church Notes.

At morning service Rev. McCutch-
con will preach on "The Triumph
over Evil At evening service the
pulpit will be occupied by Prof. Jas.
P. Whyte of the University.
Episcopal Church: Tomorrow IS
the fourth Sunday after Lent. The
morning services will be held at 10:
35 and the evening at 1880 In the
evening Rev. Sheerin will preach on
the Rights and Duties of Men and
Women
Lutheran services in Municipal
Hall at 10:45 a. m. and TAB p. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Rev. /. M. Wallace, pastor.
Regular services at Jones M. E..
chapel to morrow. Preaching at Ii
A. NJ. and s p. NJ. Sunday School at
2:30.
Rev. CHAs. CUMMINGS, Pastor.
DR.. Cameron will go to Councils
vile this afternoon where he will
preach fol- Rev. Mr.. Risk to morrow,
the gentlemen having exchanged
pulpits as announced elsewhere.
Rev. J. B. Risk, pastor of the M.
E. church in Connellsville, Pa, will
preach in the Morgantown M. E.
church to morrow morning and eve
ming. Mr. Cameron will be in Con
nellsville in exchange with Mr..
Risk. Mr.. Risk is an eloquent
preacher and distinguished scholar.
Morgantown should give him a good
congregation in spite of the weather.
DR.. P. B. Reynolds will preach at
the M. P. church Sunday morning
at l0:45. 1t is expected that Rev.
Geo. w. Morris, of Pittsburg, will
preach il the evening at 1880. The
Sunday School meets at $3.50. Stu
dents who do not attend any where
else are invited to become members
of the students class taught by Prof.
Woolery.
Services at the A. M. E. Church
Sunday morning. Subject for night
"God Sees U.s." Sunday School at
at 2:30 P. M.
REV. SANDY CHRISTIAN.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
A "MILITARY BAND"
Every Member ofwhioh Declined TO
Leave Home ia Case of War.
From the Charleston Mail.

AOhA Nht 0AaAtSSttn Nihlkf
The military band recently organ
lied at Morgantown, was the pride
Of the people of the Modern Athens,
and the populaee Of the town were
won't TO assemble on their piazzas and
on the streets, TO hear the toots and
squeaks OF the brave young fellows
who were soon TO lead the National
Guard of West Virginia on to victory
against the treacherous "Dons.p
The aforesaid populace are not do
ing so any more. They don't care
continental whether the band plays
or not. And IL Il stranger happens
along and asks how the military band
is progressing, he is apt TO receive
cold, disdainful look from the Nor
gantown citizens that would be con-
sidered equal TO December frost.
The trouble is this The populace
above referred TO, had spent their
time in vain imaginings about how
glorious the military band would look
attired, in an abundance of gold lace,
and heading the brave soldier boys OF
West Virginia, and had also spent
some OF their shekels in equipping
the youngsters with instruments
and uniforms. Now, they have just
learned that they were placing their
trust and shekels in the hands of
"babes and sucklings,' who at the
very first intimation OF war, would
hide behind their mothers apron
strings.
Col. Smith wrote to Prof. Ellen
berger, the leader OF the flrstregiment
band at Morgantown, to know just
how many Of the members Of the band
will go in into the army in case that
war breaks out. The Professor sum
moned the band boys, and stated the
case. He was astonished and morti-
fed to learn that many of them would
not go, because, as they said, "their
parents would not permit them to
CO." And this from Morgantown.
Why the smallest boys over in the
"Buckwheat county, of Preston, as
the Morgantown papers are apt to
call it, have boys drawer than these
in the primary school rooms. As the
NEW DOMINION says: "a military
band that is warlike In time Of peace
is not OF much account, and what is
wanted are men that will stay no
matter what turns up. y
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
DEWEY O. K.
News From the Pacific Hero
Received.
CONFIRMS FIRST ACCOUNT OF The VICTORY

The SpaniarS told Badly They
The Dispatch boat Mccullough Arrives at Hong Kong with
News from the Fight at MANILA Cipher Dispatch at the State
Department Being Deciphered-The News Here Unofficial
but High Officials Say that it is All Right and that will be
Confirmed Later-Ony Six Americans WOunded-C0mpete
ROut Of the Spanish FeeThree Hundred Killed. Four
dred Wounded and Eleven Vessels Destroyed.
to DOMINION.
LONDON May 1.-THE dispatch boat Mccullough has
rived at Hong Kong from Manila. 1t gives Of
Deweys capture of Manila The Mccullough reports that
the Spanish fleet utterly annihated 800 Spaniards
were killed and 400 wounded The loss the American
side slight being killed and only six wounded
WASHINGTON May AT 4:4o this morning cablegram
received the State Department from Consul Wdman
Hong Kong stating that the Mccullough had dispatches
from Denver which filed The dispatcher from Dewey
cipher and it will take considerable time translate
them Officials at the State Department say there
to in any way doubt the above
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
THE HERO OF MANILA.
Commodore Dewey Saw Many Hot
Fights Before the Present One.

Commodore George Dewey, who
won our victory in the Pacific, is not
a stranger to hot battles. 1t is
doubtful il he had harder fight with
the Spanish fleet than he went through
In the capture of New Orleans thirty
six years ago, or in the passage OF the
batteries TO Port Hudson the fol-
lowing spring. He was a lieutenant
on the sidewheeler Mississippi in Far
ragut's fleet at her passage Of Forts
Jackson and st. Philip, under Cap
tain Melangthon Smith. Just as the
end of the battle Of New Orleans APP
peared to be in sight, the Confeder-
ate ram Manassas came at full steam
to attract the Union fleet. Admiral
Farragut directed Captain Smith OF
the Mississippi to turn and run her
down. The Mississippi instantly
obeyed, but when within fifty yards
of the ram the Manassas lodged and
ran ashore. The Mississippi poured
two broadsides into her, and sent her
down the river total wreck.
In March, 1863, the Mississippi,
while trying to run the batteries at
Port Hudson, grounded and heeled
to port. In spite of all her crew
could do she could not be NOV
ed. The enemy got the range, and
were hulling her at every shot.
AT last Captain Smith gave the order
to fire her, and then take to the
boats. After the destruction of the
Mississippi Lieutenant Dewey was or
dered to the gunboat Agawam, Of the
Atlantic blockading squadron. He
was in both attacks upon Fort Fisher,
and by the close of the war he had
reached the rank of lieutenant COM
mander. He served in the old Kear-
sarge, in &c., His shore duty has in
cluded detail at the naval academy,
at the torpedo station and upon the
lighthouse board. His sea service,
before the present cruise, has been IN
both European and Asiatic waters.
Commodore Dewey is a Green
Mountain boy, both by birth and BY
residence. He was appointed to the
naval academy, from Vermont in
1854, graduating four years later and
going to the Mediterranean on the
Wabash.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
ELKS WHO ENLIST
Can Depend Upon Their Families
Being Provided For.

Mead M. Detweiler, Grand Exalted
Ruler of the B. P. o. Elks, has issued
an official order to subordinate lodges
with reference to the stand to be
taken by members of the order during
the present war with Spain.
The order is that all members of
subordinate lodges who at their coun-
try's call have enlisted in the service
of the United States Government at
the sacrifice Of their business and
private interests, shall be protected
during the term of the service; that
all dues incurred during the period of
their enlistment shall be remitted
and not charged against them; that
during their absence special COM
mittee of three shall be appointed to
ascertain the circumstances of those
dependent on them for livelihood,
and to provide them with such liveli-
hood, if necessary, during the term of
the enlistment of the brothers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
Three Prizes offered.

Capt. Jos. r. Miller has offered
three prizes to be competed for by
the base ball team. First, he offers
fine briar pipe to the home player
making the most number of hits
from now on. Second, a handsome
cane to the local player scoring the
greatest number of runs. Third,
a box of good cigars to the one who
at the end of the season has the best
fielding average. These prizes show
good spirit in Capt. Miller toward
encouraging the boys.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
GLAsSED WITH IMMORTALs.
There Is Where An Engiishman Puts
the Gallant Dewey.

LONDON, May 6.-Vice Admiral
Philip Howard Colomb, retired, the
inventor Of improved methods of sig
mailing at sea and the author of a
number of naval works, in an inter-
view on the subject of the splendid
victory of the United States feet at
Manila, is quoted as saying: II
doubt if there ever was such an ex-
traordinary illustration of the in
fiuence of sea power. A superior fleet
has attacked and beaten Spanish
fleet supported by batteries and, it
now appears, it passed those batter
les and has taken up an unassailable
position off Manila. The boldness of
the American commander is beyond
question. Henceforth he must be
placed in the Valhalla of Great Naval
Commanders. Nothing can detract
from the dash and vigor of the Amer
lean exploit, nor dim the glory which
Dewey has shed upon the American
navy. 1t may be bad for the world,
for assuredly the American navy will
never accept subordinate place after
this exhibition of what it can do"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
DEWEYS REPORT
First Part Translated and
It's Good News.
BATTERIES SILENCED--- lICYORY GROWS

the End the Cable Having Cut it Himsef-He
Bay and Every thing Else Completely at His Mercy but Has
Taken the Town. Owing the Lack of Men-st of the
sells Der0yed-RepOr is Longer than Expected-Alger
will to His Assistance the Town will be Taken
at Once.
ed rel sSpecia The Daily Newt omin
WASHINGTON, May 7.--Deweys report is much longer
than expected 1t thought at first that there
sheet but four have and others coming
The message will make least several hundred words It's
text will be given as soon as finished
He by saying that he has senced the batteries
completely He cut the cable himself and has the bay and
everything completely his mercy He has however been
unable to take Manila account of lack of Alger will
rush him and the city will be taken before
very long
The of the Spanish ships destroyed Isle de
Cuba Reina Christina Castillo Antonio Ullo, Don Juan de
Austria and Velasco all cruisers; Elcano General Lazo
Marquise del Duero gunboat and armed transport Isle de
Mandanao.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Sheriii's Indebtedness Cannot offset
Taxes.

The supreme court has rendered an
was sheriff o. Berkeley county from
1889 to 1892, both included, and as
such had taxes for these years against
Wisner, and levied upon the property
of the latter to satisfy such taxes.
Wisner gave forthcoming bond, and
when Miller moved the circuit court
to issue execution on the bond Wis
ner filed set-offs for services rendered
as Miller's attorney for four years at
$500 per year, for which he claimed a
contract with Miller prior to his
election, and that such annual fee
was TO go as credit on his taxes.
The circuit court allowed the Off
sets, but the supreme court reversed
the lower court.
The syllabus in the case reads:
!. A taxpayer cannot set-off the sher-
IFS individual Indebtedness to him,
even though the Sheriff has settled
with the State treasury for such
taxes.
2. No set-off OF the Sheriff's indi-
yidual indebtedness can be allowed
against a forthcoming bond given on
the levy of taxes, under chapter % Of
the acts Of 1898.
3. A contract between sheriff and
a taxpayer by which the taxpayer is
to act as the Sheriff's attorney at a
fixed sum, to be applied on the tax
payers taxes, is against public policy,
and court will not apply it as pay
ment on the taxes.
4. A contract to render personal
services for longer term than one
year is void under the statute OF
frauds, AID no suit can be maintain
ed upon the contract itself, but after
the performance Of the service there
may be recovery Of its worth upon
quantum meruit.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07

Rain at t'amn Lee.

Camp Lee in the drizzling rain is "a
far different thing from Camp Lee in
the sunshine. Several drenching
showers have made everything very
disagreeable. The ground in and
about the camp is covered with pools
of water, and the soft sticky clay in
the company streets keeps all prone
naders in tents, and only those who
are compelled to go out do So
Charleston Mail-Tribune.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
A Correction.

In your issue OF May there is a
statement which the editors of the
Aurora feel should be corrected in
justice to the winner of the first prize
poem, Ella E. Egbert; The award
was ten dollars instead of five dollars,
and the theme was pathetic and not
humorous.
EDITORS OF THE AURORA. "
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-05-07
Postponed Until Monday.

The game with w. u. p. which
was to have been played to-day has
been postponed until Monday after
noon at $50. The team will arrive
this evening from Uniontown and
viii play here on Monday The ar
rangements We're made over telephone
this afternoon. Several of the old
Amatuer team will be here and will
play with the w. u. z. team.