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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-04
Fire the Cannon on the Grounds With
Time Fuses.
BARRICADE AGAINST SURPRISE.
They Sccrctc Il Large Amount of Fire
Works and Fire Them OF nj tho
Midnight Hour - They Were
Warned Not 20 Attempt the
Escapadc-Onc SINH
lar Case.

LEXINGTON. VA. January S-spe-
cial-As the result OF Ncw Year frolic
the members Of the graduating class at
The Virginia Military nsu.ute-thirty-
five in an. with the exception OF First
Captain Dcrbyshirc who was officer Of
the day-have been expelled. They have
been under close arrest and the duties
OF the commissioned officers. am of whom
are in that class are performed by nom
commissioned officers.
Non-c0mmiss.oned officers were I'm
charge of the various companies sun
duy when marched so church
IN SPITE or WARNING.
a special order by the superintendent,
General shipp was published at evening
parade which dismissed the entire class
as whole with the exception Of Cap
tain Der1ysh.re.
It appears from the order that the class
haI been warned not to attempt amy
sscl escaplde and. in spite OF warning,
taok the reins in their hands and went
ah0al The class embraces men from
twelve States
This is The second time On the history
that a class has been dismissed from
the school
when General Smith was superinten-
dent he dismissed the third class in 1879
for characterization.
THE ESCApADE.
The breach W discipline OF which the
class is guilty was grand display OF
fireworks from the top of the cadet
barracks about an hour of midnight
which awakened the corps from their
smmber-. and professors as we'll
Br some means or other large supply
of fireworks were procured from "a near
by city and sent here by express. Ihey
were stored away until New Years eve.
when. after taps. The class gathered ON
The tor OF barracks. and ln Dlinlms
sleet ana snow storm. made merry.
when the open g discharge or cane
mons took place ou the ground below,
fred bv time fuses. rockets, bombs col
ored ares. roman candles and fire crack
ers made 3D. brilliant display and the
pvrotechnics did not cease until aI had
been fired. for the boys had secured
themselves by fastening the entrances
and tho professors could not get 10 them
t0 stop them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-04
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for wednesday.
VIrginia-Incrcasiug cloudiness and rain
Mt nixht. warmer. frosh to southwest
winds. .-,--
North and south Carolina Increasing
.,c,,5iroas with rain IN western portion
IN the afternoon fresh east TO southeast
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-04

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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-06-03
PERSONAL R[COuECNONS
Continued from page l.,

LII
front and desperate deeds are done. AT
ter certain amount Of evaporation and
agitation, certain men become reckless
and cruel as devils; and our statesman
ship is helpless till things come near
this point
The philosophy of the Irish question
is there. But the politician sometimes
forgets his own philosophy in practice,
as John Bright came to do. 2.'..t.
Mr. Mccarthy writes from the haven
locking backwards. There is touch
ing passage describing his present point
OF view. He is writing OF "Dick" Pow
er and Mr.. Edward She'll, the whips
of the old days:
Orchard Power has been dead these
some years. His bright career came to
an untimely end. Edward She'll 1 have
met lately several times. He declined
to stand again for a constituency when
the general election OF 1892 came on,
and he now lives sort of recluse life
in small seaside town not far from
the spot where have lately taken up my
abode. We talk together philosophical
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-06-03

ly like men who have been in the thick
OF the political world, and have outlived
our vain ambitions, and are content to
let the idle-busy, strengthening
crowd go its way. She'll, to be sure, is
younger than I by twenty years and
more, but to both of us I feel, some
how, as if the beautiful words OF the gift
ed American writer, Henry Harland,
would apply: I suppose it must be that
we pass the Castle OF Entertainment
while we are asleep. For surely, at first,
it is before us-we are moving towards
it; we can see it shining in the distance;
we shall reach it tomorrow, next week.
next year. And then-and then, one
morning we wake up, and 10! it is be-
hind us. We have passed it. We are
sailing away from it. We can't turn
back-we can only look back
What Mr.. Mccarthy sees while look
ing back makes an interesting picture
of a life in which there have been many
full hours and golden days. The work
will be issued in two volumes during
the present week by Harper & Bros.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-06-03
GEN. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN
Continued from page ~

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tunity to defend the buffalo against what |
he called murder
sheridan had a marvellous gift or
sense OF locality. He could cast his eye
over a country and at glance, it
seemed, master its topography; and once
it was impressed upon his mind it
seemed never to be forgotten. He could
put such knowledge away in his memory
just as an engineer would record it, on
chart. and years afterward summon it
to his service. He had also great gift,
or instinct, as you will, which was OF
invaluable service to us all in the Indian
country-that of locating grazing
grounds and streams. 49,.
Sheridan must have been keen
judge OF men, Colonel Crosby l sug-
gested.
"He certainly was,' replied the
colonel, "and it was chiefly to this that
most of his success was due. He treated
men according to his knowledge OF
them, too. Sheridan had absolute faith
in the valor OF his men,
staff officers who were with Sheridan
in some OF the great battles OF the war
testify to his taking all the risks his men
took, and in every great crisis leading
them in person in the final assault. This
was conspicuously the case at Clicka-
manga, Missionary Ridge, Cedar Greek,
and Five FORKS. Private soldiers always
had access to Sheridan at all times, and
his courtesy to even the most awkward,
shy, and verdant was. just as, great as it
was to an officer He knew personally
more officers in his command than any
other general in the army.
His pet aversion was anyone who
was forced upon him through political
influence, and he has often told me that
whenever general with a pull was or
dered to report to him for duty, he
would, in some way, manage-especially
if the new man CHANGED to rank one of
his (Sheridan's)i old officers who had
been thoroughly tried--to assign him to
some duty where he could not Interfere
witt, men in whom the general had con-
fiderice. At one time Sheridan, estab-
lishedl what he called military hospi-
|tal,' where, failing to- find suitable EN-
|iplnyment for POLITICAL generals, he
7llplaced them, on, waiting orders. !"
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
BRARBLEToa WARD

The fourth quarterly conference of
McKendree Church was held Monday
night in the pastors study of the
church. 1t was one OF the most pleas
ant conferences ever held by the
church.
Rev. W. II. Edwards, presiding elder
and a former popular pastor of Nc,
Kendree, presided.
roper s+eetaa.a III
able. Some of the items are as fol-
lows: One hundred and thirteen new
members have been received, the entire
church debt Of s3.125 has been paid,
s2ol has been raised in the Sunday
school for missions. $3.50 has been
raised by the Womans Missionary So
ciety. s26s by the Ladies Enterprise So
ciety, $500 has been subscribed to the
Twentieth Century Thank Offering
Fund. new Sunday school with n
bright future, and an afternoon preach
ing appointment have been established
forty members were received in the re-
vival. and six names turned over to
other churches as candidates for mem
bership.
There was quite a nice surplus re-
ported on missionary and conference
collections. All salaries were paid In
full, and an extra purse OF 5000 was
presented by the church to their de-
parting pastor as an expression of
their love and esteem.
The following stewards were elected
for the next year: r. NJ Whitehurst
G. r. Parlett, G.. B. Ferebee, George p
Hudson, A. ]. Hudson, j. D. Louns-
berry X. b. Woodhouse, J. N. Webster
T. N. Ramsay. A. Mercer, Fl. G. Pc
terson, G.. II. Simpson. w. F. Rev, A.
Lawrence Harwell. John McWhorter
c. l.. Young a. Tatem.
District Steward-G. Benson Fere-
Recording Steward-W. f. Rev.
Snnday-School Superintcndent-J N
Webster.
The church makes no request for any
one as their new pastor. but have re-
quested their presiding elder and pres
sent pastor, whose time has expired
under the law of the church. to consult
together and look over the field and
advise with the Bishop and cabinet.
BRIEF MENTION.
The regular business meeting of the
Anna Gordon "Y" will be held at the
residence of Miss Evie A. Johnakin, No
S23 Tunstall avenue, this evening at
o'clock. a cordial invitation is extend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

George w. Taylor & Co. beg to an
nounce that they have received cargo
Of the celebrated ISanawha splint, the
superior of all crate Goals.
The young ladies and gentlemen Of
West End will give another one of theii
popular Soirees at the Masonic Tenn
pie Saturday night at $3.50 o'clock.
The Atlantic Garden Theater, under
Its new manager, Mr.. S. Wasserman
will reopen next Monday night with
new people. During the week in which
1t has been closed down Its interior APP
pearance has been greatly improved
Rev. Charles /. Stengle left yesterday
for Richmond to attend the meeting
of the Baptist General Association OF
Virginia, which convens there to-day.
Messrs. Cleveland ~. Ward and VIII
liam Gunther, of IIockport, N Y, nrc
in the city. the guests OF Rev. Charles
l. Stcngle. They report good sleigh
riding In their neighborhood when they
left, ana were surprised at the mild
ness of the weather here. They will
spend several days in this section.
Mr.. w. II. Doll. of the Southern rail-
way, left yesterday to spend several
days In tie Danvillc division Of the
system.
MIR. Henry b. Green and bride, nee
Bossleux, OF Richmond, are i'm the city,
stopping at the Monticello. They were
married Wednesday in the rectory OF
Epiphany p. l.. Church. Washington.
Mr.. l.. Royster, clerk of the courts
is again confined to his home by III
ness.
Captain a. j. Smith. general super
intendent of The Old Dominion Steam
ship Company, arrived in Norfolk yes
terday from New York.
street car traffic was resumed over
the Client bridge yesterday, after q
suspension OF several days, necessitn-
trc fn
Atlantic Lodge of Masons had work
In the first degree last night
Mr.. p. NJ. N1etcnlf, recently chosen
as janitor of one OF the cfty's public
school buildings. declines to accept the
position.
The Norfolk Rough Riders will play
the junior Portsmouth team this after
noon at Columbia Park. The game will
be called ut ala sharp. Norfolk's en-
thusiasts should go over and enjoy the
sport.
Detective Snowden recovered yester-
day from two negroes q lot of chains,
etc. that apparently came off a mast.
Thc owner may have the same by
calling at police headquarters and es-
Publishing ownership
The Light Committee of Councils held
meeting yesterday afternoon to make
slight alteration in the specifications
for bids for the city lighting contract
1900.
Miss Lizzie Furlong has returned
from three months stay with friends
ana tivcs In Canada, Boston and
WATERFOWL.
A sum of money and q gold medal
was found in the Sacred Heart Catho-
lie Church Wednesday night. and Is now
In the keeping OF Father Wilson. The
owner can get same by calling at the
residence of Father Wilson and descrIb-
ing the property.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
the KINGS DAUGHTERS.

INTERESTING ANNUAL MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The City Union of the Kings Daugh-
ters met In the chapel of Epworth
Church at 3:45 o'clock. The chairman
read the 18th chapter of First corin-
thtans, and Mrs. Washington offered
prayer.
The minutes of the November meet
ing of lie Executive Board were read
by the secretary She reported details
of the furnishing Of the Kings Daugh-
ters house, for which many donations
of work and materials were received.
The house is now ready for use. On
shower day, November 18th, n number
OF useful gifts were received-best of
all check for Sis.
A constitutional amendment was rec.
commended and adopted doing away
with the nominating committee, ana
providing for nominations by q novel
form of informal ballot, Blank forma
are provided containing a plan for the
rI;trrfe-eff a candidate for each-ofiice,
and requiring the signature of the
voter. From the blank the tellers make
up list Of three nominees for each
office and place them on the black
board. The officers are elected from the
list. 1t seems to be the best plan OF
election In women's societies that has
yet come to town. The average woman
can readily log-roll for one candidate
at time, but 1t is difficult to man
age four or FIVE all at once.
The third annual report was present
ed while the tellers prepared their re-
ports.
~ second nurse, Miss Lillian Hutch
inson. of Mt. Sinai Hospital, has been
employed. The work has necessitated
removal to a larger house. corner of
IA t.In rs
which place donations will be welcome.
The nurse, accidentally exposed to
smallpox, lost three weeks in ouaran-
! tine. BY fall from her wheel she lost
three months and ten days. In spite of
drawbacks she made 1897 visits.
The treasurer reported that the
| monthly expenses of the house are
The nurse has made 1897 visits to Is
men, 81 women and 20 children. She
has cared for typhoid fever. malaria,
neploritis. rheumatism, tuberculosis,
malnutrition and obstetrics, 81 cases.
The union had at the beginning Of
the year list of % old women to be
visited. Fourteen are visited every
week: eight whose residence cannot be
| found are on the reserve list.
| One circle reported seven cottage
prayer meetings and two services in the
| Jail and distributed $50 pages Of relig-
| ious literature.
The delegate to the State Convention
| made her report. There are 1,074 King 8
| Daughters in Virginia. They take 1856
copies of the Silver Cross and have
raised $4,000 in money during the past
| year.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
| The following officers were elected:
Miss Margaret Roper. president IRE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

ed to sister ''Y's" to meet with them.
INC Busy Bees of Spurgeon Memorial
Baptist Church will hold their regular
meeting at the residence OF Miss Vivian
chapman, on North Reservoir avenue,
this evening at o'clock.
Rev. James H. Moss will preach at
Mckendree Church next Sunday morn
Ing and night. Mr.. Moss Is q fine
preacher and quite learned man. He
was until recently Professor Of Latin
and Greek In Emory and Henry Col
lego, and Is now pastor Of q church In
Charlottesville.
There was a masquerade surprise
party given at the residence of Miss
Mamie Cousins, on North Park ave-
nue., last night. 1t was very pleasant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
wom"n Ncen sn,,f.,Adv,co.

DR.. Greene, discoverer of that most
wonderful of all cures for womens
complaints. DR.. Greene's Nervura. is
the most successful specialist in curing
female complaints, the physician 10
whom thousands of women write I'm re-
gard 10 their diseases. and who gives
consultation and advice absolutely free
of charge. Many thousands of women
have regaincd their health and strength
and become happy wives and mothers
through the timely advice and counsel
of this skilful woman's physician. II
you are sufferer from any of the
weaknesses and diseases peculiar to
women, do not fail to write to Dr.
Greene about your case at once. at his
office, 80 West 18th ST.. New York City
and by following his advice. based upon
his long experience and remarkable
success. you can be absolutely sure OF
being cured. Write at once. 1t will
cost you nothing to get his advice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
ATLANTIC CITY RARD

The revival at Central Avenue Bap-
list Church closed last. night after It's
second successful week, the meetinge
belng conducted by the Rev. l.. r.
Christie, assisted by the pastor, the
Rev. Mr.. Dudley.
Mr. G. II. Hostetter, the well-known
saw-mill owner. died suddenly yester-
day about 6 p. m, at his home in At
lantic City Ward. The cause of his
death Is not known, as he had been
feeling usually we'll of late, but is sup
posed to have been heart disease. He
and Mrs. Hostetter had arranged to at
tend the lecture at the Academy of N1u-
sic last night, and he lay down to rest
little before they had supper. While
lying down. possibly in slumber, he
passed away. The remains will prob
ably be sent to Pennsylvania for Inter-
ment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
ELKs' CARNIVAL.
A BIG COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO
HAVE CHARGE,

A BIG COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO
HAVE CHARGE.
Last night an enthusiastic meeting OF
the Elks' Committee on Carnival, which
was appointed at the last session OF
Norfolk Lodge, No. 49, B. P. o. E., was
held. After a few preliminary address
es a permanent organization was CT
fected as follows: F. C. Chisnell e. L.
X, chairman; A. A. O'Neill, &. r., vice
president; w. II. Sergeant, Jr., e. L.
X, secretary, and J. w. Martin. treas
urer.
General lines OF the varied features of
the carnival were gone over, and 1t was
decided to give carnival of several
weeks duration and one that. in orig
inalty, will surpass anything Of the
kind ever given in this section.
1t was decided, on account of the ma
ture of the high class Of talent to be
sought and which must necessarily be
engaged some time in advance, 20 open
the carnival on Easter Monday.
No effort or expense will be spared by
the committee or lodge in carrying this
event through in highly successful
manner and. as the proceeds go to a
most worthy object, 1t is confidently be-
lieved that this occasion will be one of
such moment as not to arouse alone the
interest of Norfolk lodge. but public
generally.
In addition to the committeeman al
ready mentioned the following gentle
men have been added making 1t one OF
the strongest committees that ever took
charge Of such an event in the State.
The additional members of the commits
tee are Messrs. II. C. Wall, w. H Ven
able. r. D. Nichols N. Metzger, Lloyd
G. Blick, d. ). Mcfarland, e. R.
Joynes, e. n. Cunningham, J. A. Daily
r. l.. Guy, w. L. Baker, John J
O'Keefc. ]. w. Belote, H. D. Oliver
John %. Burke and A. Aronheim.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
Indy snmcrsctYs Meet.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Lady Somerset Y. was held last night
at the First Baptist Church for the pur-
pose Of electing superintendents for the
year. which resulted rs follows:
Parior Meetings-Mr. Frank Bass and
Miss Eulah benson.
Flower Missionaries Pearl Adds and
C. T.. Morrisette
Literary-R, E. Reed and Lizzie Eos
Press Work-W. P. Duff.
Evangellsttc Work-C. II. Todd.
After the election the US were
highly entertained by solo-"The Holv
City"-by Miss McGrath, after which
the meeting adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
sfethodixt pnrp,,. sunday

The Methodist pulpits in Norfolk and
Portsmouth will be filed Sunday by
visiting ministers from the conference
at Petersburg, as follows:
Epworth-Rev. B. NJ. Beclham, IL a
m. and 1880 p. m.
McKendree-Rev. James II. Moss; Ii
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
centenary-Rev. George H. Ray, D
d.; IL a. m. and 1880 p. IN.
Queen street-Rev. j. T. Masters: Il
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Monumental, Portsmouth-Rev. W
e. Cooper, of Kentucky; IL q. m. ant
7:30 D. IN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
A.soc,ntion No,c..

Yesterday saw the largest class OF
boys this season in the gymnasium,
when. siXty-three juniors lined up for
exercise.
The gymnasium Mandolin and Glee
Club held an interesting rehearsal las,
evening in Association Hall. The mem
bers of this club are making excellent
progress.
Thirteen men Were present last even
Ing at the class in mechanical drawing
Regular monthly meeting Of the Board
Of Directors tonight at o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

To make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves Ill, that they are
net affected with any disease. but that
the system simply needs cleansing, Is
to bring comfort home to their hearts,
as n costive condition, Is easily cured
by using Syrup OF Figs. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only,
and sold by all druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
FUNERAL NOTICE.

elected); Mrs. Frank p Washington.
second vice president; Mrs. r. a. Mapp,
recording secretary; Mrs. Robert Lamb,
assistant recording secretary; Mrs. w.
D. Southall, corresponding secretary.
These officers will choose the various
committees
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were elected:
Miss Margaret Roper. president IRE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
Ohef Shoion synagogue.

Dr. S. R. Cohen will lecture ut Ohet
Sholem Synagogue this evening at
o'clock. taking as his subject Religious
and Social Regeneration a Solution fol-
the Jewish Problem"
He will preach Saturday morning.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-29
4 Laughable Entertainment.
w. GANSON.

One of the most novel and
amusing entertainments of the
season will be given at the Opera
House, Friday night, December
18th, by home talent. The Spinters
Fortnightly Club represents a
convention of "out of date ladies"
twenty-five in number. The
variety of costume, the up-to date
mode Of conducting a woman s
convention, and many other things
will certainly canse you to spend
the evening pleasantly and enjoya.
bly,. From beginning to end will
be funny and laughable to old
folks, young folks, and children.
Admission % cents; children Is
certs; reserved seats 35 cents.
Everybody should attend.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-29
administrators Sale of Personal
Property.

R4 virtue Tan Order OF the honor
- able & ID. Jones Judge Of P,o>
bate OF Lancaster cCunty. / will sell at
pu"llr QUERY. ou "Wednesday, TN,
fourth day nl December mex. at the
late Residence of w. McWhirier
deceased, in The t,wu Of Lancaster.
the following personal properly he
longing Z" the estate "f said deceased
q Insisting mostly Of the following ar
ticles. To wi:
tIve shares # Lancaster Cotton
Mills str ok ut the par value Of one
hundred dollars. per share. Hou-e-
hoid ami XII chen furniture, one OK
one hog. billiard tab e and fixures. one
pistol, one OK cart. 0ne sleish bee
gums. twogrind stones. diamond ring
and diamond pin, DC.
:. pH Terms OF Sale CASH upon de-
livery.
George |. G. MCWHIRTER
Administrator OF tue personal estate
Of w McWhirter, neceased.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-29

The Dewey arch committee,
New York, is receiving subscrip
tions ut the rate of about IS, ,O00
Fer day, and thus far has about
800, 900 in the hands of the
treasurer. 1t is expected that
while the temporary arch was
erected in honor of Admiral Dew
ey, the permanent arch is to Le a
memorial of oil the heroes of the
American navy, from John Paul
Jones down to Dewey. II is, in
short, to be q navy memorial
arch.