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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
ion was progressing as rapidly as possi-

ton was progressing as rapidly as posd-
bic.
A committee. composed OF Messrs. Geo.
T.. Haw. 4. 4. Bowles ID. A. Timbcrlake,
A. w. Brock. and J. @. Tiler. were APP
pointed to prepare papers on the battles
of the war. in which Hanover troops
were engaged. one TO be read at each
meeting.
The camp decided 10 hold meetings
twice a year at the following places IN
Hanover county on the second Tuesday
OF each month at 2:3O II. NJ: August and
February. Goodall's: September ana
March. Old Church: November and May,
Shady Grove: January and July, Ohver $,
December and June. Ashland: OCTOBER
and April. Ncgrofoot. and some annual
all-day meetings on February I'd az
Hanover Courthouse and Ashland Park
on last Saturday In August of each year.
After the business meeting the camp
was escorted by the Wickham cadet
Corps. composed OF small boys, under
the commandership of Wilmer Han. 10
the dlning-room Of the Masonic Han,
where a splendid repast had been spread
by the ladies'.
After dinner Mr.. George +. Haw gave
a most interesting reminiscence of the
battle Of Sharpsburg. where Mr. Haw had
the misfortune TO lose an arm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
CHARLOTTESVILLE ELECTION.
Observance of the Day-A Handsome
Residence 10 be Built.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA Feb. o.
Special. The election for Mayor and mu-
nlcipal officers occur tomorrow. y. >.
MoCue the present Mayor. is opposed by
Mr. John $ Patton. eX-MayOr.
The natal day Of Washington was oh
served in this city by the closing OF the
postoffice and banks
TIE revival which commenced az the
Methodist church on Sunday night ls
largely attended. and great interest IS
boz ng manifested. Or. W. h. Edwards
the pastor. Is being aided by Rev >. ID.
I.anglv and Pres ding Elder Hunter
Professor r. W. Rawlings owner or mo
beautiful estate. Carleton one mile
east of the city. az the base of Monticello
Mountains. is having "a ten-thousand-d9l-
iar residence erected on the site Of the
original building. which was burned down
about twelve months ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
Goochland Court.

SANDY HOOK. VA. Feb. 22.-special.-
Yesterday was Goochland County Court
day. The whole time Of the court was
consumed in the trial OF James Watson
alias James Boiling. colored boy indicted
for grand larceny.
The jury found him guilty and gave MIN
one y ar in the pen Tertiary. Common
wealth's Attorney Barrett represented
the State and David II. Leake, by re-
quest of the court. represe ted the de-
fence. Mr.. Leake's maiden speech at the
bar received very high compliments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
CHRISTOFORO COLUMBO BA No
Gave Successful Bali az Monticello
Hall Last Night.

The bali Of the Crist0f0rO COiumb0 Band
no Monticello Hall last night WAS "a most
successful affair. and there was large
attendance
The band is popular one. and IT'S
friends turned ont Boo full force. Mr. Nike
Pierce and Miss Sch1pirO lod the march.
Cohen. Fannie Jacobs. Eva Crodcr Rosa
Schap|no. Rosa CIrorn. Annie tarera.
Ray DAVIS. Lily Og.ivie Sadie Cohen
Lula Bailey. Minnie Pearmau Mary
Jones and Miss Gianett. and Nesdamcs
j. Lester Taylor Mrs Cohen, and Mrs.
Jacobs
The gentlemen We're Mcssrs. j. Lester
Taylor Charles Jacobs. h, Schap.rO. n.
Bernstein w Berry g. Fitzpatrick O. Al
BRIGHT. j. H. McGrudor. T. stewart J.
Hannah. ID. Griffith. b. Osterbind and
Ed Ryan.
Dancing was kept nap until a late hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
1" AMful Realism -

"Under the Dome" one OF Lincoln J.
Carter's great spectacular plays. was
given at the Academy az matinee and
night yesterday.
The play depends for rs success upon
SIS scenic effects more thar upon thu
performers themselves. and with THIS un-
derstanding 20 may be- said 20 have made
time since Richmond audiences have had
the opportunity to witness such realism
a. Is condensed into one play.
The scenic effects We're startling and
grand. The storm scene on the Samoan
Islands was awful in its realism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
Fire i'm Chesterfield.

SKINQUARTER. VA. Feb. 22.-Special.
The store-house belonging to j. y. n ID. l..
Sims was burned Sunday night about $50
O'Clock. The goods We're J.. Is. SINS. the
son of ]. b. SINS. The house was one of
the oldest i'm the community, and built OF
the best of lumber. and consequently il
was consumed very quickly The goods
were insured in the Farmers Mutual TO
the amount OF 1000. Mr.. ID. l.. Sims
used the upper room OF the store as a
sleeping room. where nc kept his clothing.
Mr.. Sims left for Richmond Sunday after
noon. and all Of his clothes were burned
except those he had on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23

escorted by the three local councils head
ed by q band of music and mounted poo
lice paraded the streets. going Zoo the two
graded schools of the city where pa
triotic exercises were held. Speech of
welcome by our Mayor Linn. and re-
sponses by members OF the order Rocita-
tions. dialogues and songs by the school
children. then a presentation of and rails
ing OF "Old Glory" and a Bible presenta-
ton 10 the schools closed the exercise
\ library was started az the city graded
school and many valuable books were
contributed by our citizens for the
schools benefit.
Superior Court is in session. but il adj
iourned at noon in honor Of the day. The
banks and many others observed the day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
4 New Town.

riEHERRIN, VA. Feb. 22.-Special-
The New York agent and promoter Of the
colony of Frankville was in the village
this week with five new settlers.
Frankville is three miles south OF Me-
herrin, on the Southern IA lroad. and
takes It's name from it's promoter Mr..
Joseph Frank. The fact is established
that this will soon be town.
Mr. kurz. a civil engineer of New York,
Is busy at Frankly lie laying off the
streets and lots. and this work. he thinks,
Will engage him six weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
Southsilc Club.

The southside Democratic Club. OF Clay
ward. met last night at Their hall. No.
624 south Belvldere street. The meeting
was called To order by the president, Mr..
w. Il. Bowers. az o'clock, and the
minutes OF the last meeting were read
and approved. and as there was no bust
ness before the club. candidates for city
offices were introduced and made inter-
osting sreeches. Mr. VIII Toler rendered
one Of his popular songs for the benefit
OF the club. after which the club ad-
tourned 10 meet next Tuesday nisht AT
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
LEXINGTON'S OBSERVANCE.
The College aud Institute Suspend
Academic Duties.

LEXINGTON. VA, Feb 22.-Special-
The anniversary of Washingtons BIRTH
day was. observed here by the closing OF
the banks and stores. also the suspension
Of academic duties both IN Washington
and Lee University and the Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
The Washington Society OF Washington
and Lee University held its annual cele-
bratiOn in the University chapel al )
o'clock tonight. The medalist orator was
Mr. G.. C.. Powell. and medalist debater.
M A ". Webb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
CREWE CELEBRATES.
Public School Exercises and Half
Holiday.

CREwE VA. Feb. 2.-Special.-Wash-
ington's birthday was observed by the
public school The pupils assembled in
'front.' os the building at s:45 this morning,
and as soon as the flag was raised over
the building. sang THE star Spangled
Banner" and My Country, IT'S Of Thee.
They then marched into the building,
where a programme, consisting Of pa
triotic songs. Rotations, readings and
essays appropriate for the occasion. was
carried out In a most excellent manner.
Mr.. Eugene Cloves, of Richmond. sang
several selections. The school gave a half
holiday.
Mayor j. W. Bryant and Councilman
T. +. Lockott the In Richmond to-day.
having been appointed a committee by
the Town Council 10 accompany Judge
w Ii. Mann, attorney for the town of
Crewe. in a suit which has been brought
against the town by the county of Not
toway in which it is situated. for two
years taxes from which the town Is
claimed to be exempt. The matter IS ex-
pected TO come up in the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23

able; but as soon as | would put my
feet on the floor, the pains would
come back.
Every one thought it was impossi-
bic for me toget well. Twas paying 81
per day for doctors visits and IS cents
a day for medicine. made up my mind
to try Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t has effected a complete cure
for me. and | have all the faith in the
world in it. What a blessing to wo-
man it is!"-MRs. JENNIE l.. SMITH, No.
a24 Kaufman ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
A GRAND AFFAIR.
The Chamberlin Ball Had Larger
Attendance Than Opening Night.

HAMPTON. VA. Feb. 22.-Special.-Ine
ball at the Chamberln last night was
most brilliant affair More people were
there tnan on the opening night In April
1896 Hundreds of visitors were present
from New York. Baltimore, Philadelphia
Wa.hiI gtcn and Richmond, and the sur
rounding towns Dancing was begun az
T. O ock and continued until late hour.
J. T. Edwards. who was sentenced 10
two ard a half years IN the State peni-
t.nt;ary for shooting John Patrick last
August was refused a new trial yester-
day by Judge Lee This was Edward s
second trial. he having received only one
year at his first trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
At RANDOLPH MACON.
Tho Washington Literary Society Cele-
brate the Day.

ASHLAND. VA. Feb. 22.-Special.--
Washington's birthday W celebrated to-
night ty the Literary Society Of Ran
1olph- Macon College. which bears Is
n. me. by holding a session open to the
pui lie. The meeting was opened by
prar n by Rev. Mr.. Atwell, after which
Il. i.raga. of Brazil. detained In Por-
tugeea Cripta Pantheon, and T. NJ
Campbell acclaimed THE Leaf OF Ran
san Beg"
DR.. r. r. Howison. Of Fredericksburg.
then delivered the address Of the even.
on the life OF Washington. j. c. Nickers
acted as president of the society; +. r.
Hin. vice-president. and r. X. Odell, sec
rotary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
T0MLlN-- Taylor.
The Wedding of "A Wcll-KnOwn and
Popular Couple in Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. Especial 49,
Captain Robert w Tomlin was married
at $50 o'clock tonight to Miss Nina
Wickham Taylor, daughter of Colonel
Walter ". Taylor
The ceremony was performed by Bish-
op Randolph. assisted by Rev. A. NJ.
Lloyd, at Christ Church.
Captain Tomlin and his bride are both
favorites in Norfolk society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
A RANDOLPH MACON CHANGE,
Prof. Farmer Resigns NJ Danvillc and
Prof Davis rendered the Position.

DANVULE. VA. Feb. 22.-Spec.
The management Of the Randolph Macon
Institute 0he Methodist cOilegs herel
held a meeting here late yesterday and
decided to accept the resignation Of Mr.
r. r. l.. Farmer principal OF the school
ana the position has been rendered Pro
lessor W. IA. Davis. at present ~ me
head Of a fiourlshing school ia ROCKY
Mount. y. C..
The change will not be made until the
end OF the scholastic year.
Guild Professor Davis accept the place
A. will be a decided acquisition 90 .ne
great system Of schools. lie is higAiy
endorsed. and is quite popular I'm his
present bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
SEED FACTS TO BE RELIED UPON.

The latest catalogue Of the seed growing
firm Of j. J. H. Gregory * Son. Of Mar
blehead. Mass. describes some valuable
results achieved by this long-established
house. i'm which two generations have de-
voted brains and energy 20 improving
suashes. cabbagos. potatoes. peas and
other vegetables. I'm new varieties and
old ones this firm has always been found
reliable. They have always taken great
pride in the purity and standard excel
lence Of their seeds and in this respect
as well as I'm fairness OF prices they have
an enviable reputation. They will send
their catalogue free on request.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
4 Secret Meeting.

A mass-meeting OF the Democratic
voters or Jackson ward was held last
night at the Powhatan CluD. "A. r;
Hulcher called the meeting together: and
SOU re F. j. Mccarthy, justice OF the
peace. was elected chairman OF lhe NEE
ing. Mr.. Holm Johnson secretary and Mr.
Michael Doherty sergeant-at-arms; The
meeting was secret A vote OF thanks
was rendered Mr. Jefferson Wallace Tor
the use Of the club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
TOBACCO ASSOCIATION.
An Inspector Re-elected-Bank Presi-
dent Quite Ill.

PETERSBURG, VA. Feb. 22.-Special.
The Tobacco Association yesterday re-
elected Mr. James *. McCulloch, inspec-
tor. which office he has held since 1855.
The Association instructed the presi-
dent to appoint a committee 10 co-ope-
rate with the committee appointed from
other bodies for the purpose Of further
ing the bill to establish a national park
near Petersburg.
Mr. Il. r. Vaughan. president Of the
National Bank of Pet rsourg and vice.
president of the Tobacco Association is
quite III.
Miss Josie Claiborne died at the resi-
dence Of her cousin. Dr. John Herbert
Claiborne, on Union street yesterday
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
A LETTER TO WOMEN.

A few words from Mrs. Smith, Of
Philadelphia, will certainlycorroborate
the claim that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is woman's ever
reliable friend.
II cannot praise Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound too highly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
NOTICES!

All persons Indebted 20 the late CARO-
LINE CHALKLEY. OF this city. will call
and pay and all persons 10 whom she
was Indebted. II any, Will call and have
Leader building. Manchester. Va.
ID. L. PULLIAM,
Admir- OF Carolina Chalkiey. deceased.
Feb. 10. 1888. ssli-frxt /
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
JUNIOR MECHANICS.
The State Council Parade and Have
Appropriatc Ceremonies

SALISBURY. y, c., Feb. .2.-Speciai.--
me annual meeting Of the State Council
or Junior Order United American Me-
chanic's met here to-day. Many men OF
prominence In the order are In attend
anca This afternoon. the state Council
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
TO CTRE COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fall
to cure. &c. The genuine has L. B. Q.
on each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23

who. when one knows how charming the
children are-Ought to be legion. The
proceeds will be devoted TO mission work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
a" For nine

" For nine
weeks Twas /
bed suffer-
ing with in
fammation
and conges- /
ton Of the \
oyaries. l q
had a dis 4
charge all /
the time. !
Whenlying
down all -
the time, v
felt quite
comfort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

was the noise Of the newspaper vendors who Inc
lions. in ali keys and various degrees OF shrit
ness.
At an hour when the noise and hurry and bus
tie were the greatest. the sounds of organ strainS
mingled with the clatter in the street. and from
the portal OF St Peters Church came small
procession Of little girls. white-rob@i. white
yelled and wreathed with spring flowers. They
had been confirmed and fresh from the holy
Office they stepped smilingly into the busy world
a picture of peace amid the preparations for
war; of smiling. happy youth in the presence of
dark proved anxiety: OF childish hope. happily
ignorant Of the dark despair which formed part
Of the busy throng.
They were not the children OF wealthy parents.
Their homes were in the district unknown 70
the fashionable world. where the inhabitants see
much Of the shadowy side Of life and enjoy few
Of its pleasures But the children looked happy
and the parents and friends who stood near and
saw their smiling faces. and heard the deep
toned notes as they vibrated through the old
church and hoated out upon the street seemed
to be proud Of the little white-froc,,Ni girls who
when another generation will have taken their
places, will tell the little ones how they were
confirmed on the day when the first NewYork
regiment went South to the war with Spain:
how beautifully the streets were decorated with
flags. and how they remember IL all distinctly.
although it was away back In 1888"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

about the latitude Of Charleston. s. c.. may also
be included In the British island colonies In this
part Of the Atlantic.
OF all her once numerous island colonies in and
around the Spanish Main" Spain has retained
only Cuba and Porto Rico. which two she Is now
in a fair way to lose also. Jamaica and llayti
were once hers as were many others Of the
Lesser Antilles. having been discovered by Co
lurnbus, but all Of these were taken long ago
by other European Powers.
the Lccward Islands. and include part OF ST
Martins St Bartholomew Guadaloupc. Marie
Galantc. lies dcs Saintcs and Martinique. In
the same group the Dutch own the small island
Of Saba. that part Of st. Martins when does
not belong to France and the island ~ 81
Eustatus. In the southern part Of the Garth
hoan Sea of the Venezuelan coast. Holland also
has the three islands Of Curacao Oruba and
pper Avre. The Dutch and French. respect
lively own the other divisions OF Guiana. In
South America.
Denmark possesses the three Islands OF ST
rhomas St John and Santa Cruz In the
vir,tn group. which have frequently been sug-
,osted for purchase by the United States. She
has besides. a considerable number OF islets
near by.
Tho islands OF the East Indies. the great
Malay Archipelago. arc not so evenly div'ded
among the European PowerA In iacI WIN '0e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

exception OF the Philippine Caroline and Lad
rome Islands. which belong to Spain; Singapore,
two other small islands and settlement OF Sara
wax. on the coast Of Borneo. whic rre Eng
lands and few small Portuguese possessions
the whole Of this vast group OF rich islands Is
under the sway OF Holland. The most i'm
portant OF them-Borneo, Sumatra, Java and
Celebes-are among the largest and finest
islands In the world. Borneo alone. containing
2S1.O0O square miles. Is more than three times
as large as the State OF Kansas and Sumatra
the longest OF the islands. extends for over a
thousand miles from northwest TO southeast
with an average width of about two hundred
miles. The Moluccas. Spice. Islands. east Of
Celebes. another important Dutch group.
and still east OF these the Dutch own the west
ern half OF the great islands Of New-Guinea
the eastern half OF which is divided between
England and Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
OWNERS OF THE INDIES
HOW THE ISLANDS ARE DIVIDED
AMONG THE EUROPEAN NATIONS.

ENGLAND THE CHIEF AUTHORITY IN THE WEST
INDIES OUTSIDE OF SPAIN AND HOLLAND
IN THE EAST.
In view OF the number Of islands In West
Indian and East Indian waters which are now
being brought into public attention through the
movements OF the American and Spanish fleets
1t Will be useful to have a statement showing
exactly what insular colonies are owned by
European nations in those two widely separated
parts Of the globe.
Great Britains colonies in the West Indies
include the Bahama Islands. Jamaica. with the
neighboring Cayman Islands: about fifty Of the
small Virgin Islands, in the Lecward Island
group Angua. ST. Kits (or ST. Christopher.
Barbuda, Nevis Antigua, Montscrrat and Domi-
Mica; IN the Windward Island group which con-
tinues the chain of the Leeward Islands to the
southwark. ST. Lucia, St Vincent. Barbados.
the group known as the Grenadines Of which
Grenada is the chief: Tobago and Trinidad. She
also has the continental possession OF British
Guiana, on the northern coast Of South Amer
lea. little over a hundred miles south OF
Trinidad. The Bermuda Islands though we'll
10 the northward OF the West Indies, being In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

Why | think there never has been such
place, I have some small knowledge Of new
towns and the impression I'VE gathered IL this
that there's 10 point on which any one or them
can compare with this city
In what way do you mean. Mr.. kipling? i
inquired.
Why, I mean that here you have an organ
lied orderly town OF hardly four years growth.
which has seen and thrvcn on war and rebel
lion popped down hundreds OF miles from inter
course with other civilized communities. 10y
what YOU might cal IA handful of public school
men. yet starting. In fact from point that
many n mining town Of long standing out West
has not arrived at yet ! must say am posi-
lively astoundcd at the material progress and
the general tone. well as at the wonderful
go-aheadedness and public spirit you meet with
every side.
Then you're going home 10 tell the public all
about us in Plain Tales from the Ncidt'?
suggested. but Mr.. Kipling shook his head. re
plying with laugh.
mo no-nothinE Of the kind: so don't you
run away with the idea, Mine Is only flying
visit I'm not up here for work. and am fairly nj
sea In these parts. Besides the town will have
grown out OF all knowledge In another twelve
months"
so on the whole. you've been favorably i'm
pressed, Mr.. Kipling?'
Impressed | have never been so impressed
with any community In the whole world And
with these flattering remarks on the capital or
Matabcleland, Mr.. Kipling vanished In cloud
OF red dust.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

shedding hypothetical blood The recruiting
sergeant cooled the arcor Of many theoretical
trigger-puller In one county the Confederate
authorities had ccnscripted a number II coun-
trymen These were under cEaId IL the
courthouse awaiting regimental appointments.
When the day for appointing care the follow
ing occurred
Officer with list Of names) TON Jones?"
"Yeere" sam Thompson" "Yeere." "Bl
Saunders?' "Yeere," "ZckC Pepper" (NO
answer) "Zeke Poppcr?" (St.li answer)
'Zeke Pepper" lin stentOrian tones). "Yeere
but hain't agwinel" The last seen Of Zeke he
was tied hand and foot with a hay rope and
hauled off In a cart-a Confederate volunteer
Zeke deserted to the Yankees. but the Yanks
set him to work. he deserted 70 the Con-
federates, preferring shooting to work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
CURTOTS BIBLICAL FRAGMENTS.


from The London GLOBE.
While tho Trellis- written Bible was undoubt-
edly intended for the use OF the grown-up
scholar, In WhOse case a fair acquaintance Win
'he Sacred volume could be assumed. we nave
another Species Of biblical fragments, represept.
hg the Reader without Tears Or the Cid
"Orlc. They are written In large. distinct let.
.srs and contain. AS rule. the first verses OF
,he Book II I4cviticus, accompanied or preceded
10y various combinations Of the letters OF the
ssphabet which the child had to practise upon
sometimes 1t Is the fragments forming the CON
Nusions OF books. or more correctly, or Whoie
groups OF books such az the end Of the Penta.
wwuch the end Of the Prophets and the end OF
10, photographic that yield us important In
utmaiion. for in some cases they possess ap-
p aes or colOphons that give the date or the
,sunaanuscrrts as well as the names OF the owner
ana Of the scribe.
q. occasionally we come upon good scolding.
~, %hen the cOlOphon runs: This Pentateuch
WI ", fsalteD was dedicated by N. NJ, in the
.t. -, to the synagogue - IL shall not be
s. u. ~ snail not be removed. 1t shall not be
ih H., cursed be ne who sells It, cursed be ne
uia' removes it" etc.