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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
SOCIAL EVENTS
IN CCCKADE CITY
The Card Parties Entertained Charm
ingIy-Goings and Comings of
Society Folks of Petersburg.

PETERSBURG, VA, May. 26.-Special.-
Mrs. j. II. Claiborne entertained the Mar
RED Ladies Afternoon Card Club We'd
nesday- Among the guests were Mrs.
Wight, of Baltimore; Mrs. Walter Jarratt,
Mrs. Alex. Hamilton. Mrs. Waverly VIII
kins. Mrs. II. P. Stratton, Mrs. W. a
Bragg, Mrs James McC1evy. Mrs. John
Lemoine, Mrs. Fl. G. Leigh, Mrs. John
Moyler, Miss Matte Watson, Miss Lucle
Watson, Miss Emily Peter, of Baltimore;
Miss Annie Watson, Miss May Ellen
W1ayte and Miss Helen Leavenworth
Miss Annie Watson entertained her
guest Miss Peter, of Baltimore, at
card party Thursday afternoon. Among
the guests were Miss Grace Lunsford.
Miss Lena NolteniuS, Miss Kate Mann
Miss Marie Steele, Miss Waite, Miss
Marie McGil. Miss Helen Leavenworth,
Miss May Ellen Whyte, Miss Lucy Cham
berlayne. Mrs. Valentine, of Richmond;
Mrs. and Miss Whitehead, Miss May Ciai-
borne, Miss Mary Gee, Miss Bessie Cooke,
Mrs. H. P Stratton, Miss Mary Moyler,
Miss Kate Percival. Miss Matte Watson,
Miss Fannie Spicer Mrs. Walter Iarratt,
Miss Lucie Watson Miss Lillian Nichols,
Mrs. J. II. Claiborne, Miss Martha Collier
and Miss Annie Gill.
Mrs. and Miss Whitehead, of Bowling
Green are in the city at the home of Mrs.
a A Allen, on Tabb Street. Mrs. White
the daughter Of Mr.. Campbell, author OF
"Campbells History of Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred WithersDoon are
spending a few weeks in New York city
Mr. and Mrs. David Dunlop, ST., viii
leave for New York the last OF next week.
Mr.. Franklin. Of Australia, is the guest
of Mr. David Dunlop
Miss Emily Peter is the guest of Miss
Annie Watson.
Miss Marie McGilI will entertain the AZ
ternoon Card Club on next Thursday af-
ternoon, and Miss BERTHE Gill on Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Valentine. of Richmond.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Cham
berlayne.
Mrs. Walter Jarratt entertained the
Married Ladies Card Club Thursday eve
ming.
Miss Noting. of Richmond, is the guest
OF the Misses Jassiter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
MARSHALL DAY.
John S. Wise Eas Written TO New
York Bar Concerning Ii.

John S. Wise Eas Written TO New
Yorl. Bar Concerning: II.
John s Wise has addressed a letter to
the bench. bar, and students of Ia" III
New York State looking to the celenra-
ton of John Marshall Day, FEBRUARY A.
1901. The occasion is the lootb anhl.ei
cary of the accession of John Marshall
to the position OF Chlet justice u 'tte
United States. Mr.. Wise says:
The. general plan for the national
celebration at Washington is to hoid a
meeting on the day named in the city
of Washington, either at the Capiioi "
some other appropriate place. Cn.ei
Justice Fuller has consented 10 plesiue,
and the President and his Caoinet VIII
be present. The Hon. Wayne MacSea5
of Penn sylvania viii deliver the oranon
commemorative of the life and services
of Judge Marshall, and the celebration
will conclude with a banquet at nlsnt.
The committee further resolved 10 ihVtte
the bench. the bar, and the students Oh
law an The several States, 10 Organic
similar celebrations for that day IN .heli
respective localities The courts Wlil pe
requested TO adjourn In honor OF the day.
v-hera bar ASSOCIATIONS and law schools
exist they are invited to proceed at once
IN organize local celebrations of the same
GENERAL character as that provided 1or
the national celebration, choosing orators
to deliver addresses, and adding such
other features as they may see III. III
localities where there are no regular
organizations. members of the bench and
bar are invited to cooperate in organizing
celebrations.
Pursuant to the instructions OF the
committee, I take the liberty of thus for
maliy bringing the occasion 10 the atlen-
don of the legal fraternity. No State
has furnished greater contributions OIL
talent and learning to the jurisprudence
of America than New York; no com
munity appreciates more thoroughly the
inestimable value of the genius the learn
ing and the faithful services OF John
Marshall to his whole country. NO man
ever did more to increase Inc respec :
Of the American people for the laws of
that country It is believed, desired, and
hoped that the State of New York Will
celebrate this occasion in a manner worthy
OF the man whose virtues ana an.eliec.
we seek to commemorate, and worthy Of
the State ITSELF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
makers is that the American product is
richer In oil than any OF the other pro-

makers is that the American product is
richer In oil than any OF the other pro-
ducts.
It is fact not generally known that
vast quantities Of peanut oil are made in
China, where for centuries this lowiy
product has been cultivated for food and
oil. the oilcake being used as fertilizer
and for fuel. The Chinese type. however.
is not as rich IN OIL as several other va
rieties.
The flavor of well purified peanut table
oil Is not unlike the best grades OF olive
OIL and its color is OF a rich, delicate wine
tint with shade of green. similar in this
respect to refined olive oil.
In burning this oil is, as has been said,
without odor. and burns without detrimeat
TO the wick. and unlike many other oils
o. vegetable origin, peanut oil will not
become rancid or strong. with age II
properly prepared and purified
The production of this oil in the United
States is OF no particular value, the
amount being exceedingly small. but with
the advancing needs of the arts for oils
i, Is not improbable that something may
be done in this direction bringing into
value thousands OF acres of land worth
less for any other purpose.
II. WEBSTER.
Commander L. S. N.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
HEARD ABOUT THE CAPITOL.
Gilmore Boshen Pardoned by the
Governor.


Governor.
Governor Tyler yesterday pardoned Eli
more Boshen, of this city. convicted IN
1899 OF house-breaking and sentenced 10
two years in the penitentiary.
The petition praying that Boshenk be re-
leased was signed by Judge witt. COM
rnouwealth's Attorney D. Z. Rlcharusoh'
the Surgeon of the Penitentiary. Mr. sam
Stern, whose house Boshen entered, ana
many Others.
The pardon was granted on account OF
the extreme i'll health of the prisoner.
Mr.. c. c. Darlington. of Halifax, super
infendent of census for the Sixth District,
was caller al the office OF the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth yesterday
Mr., Darlington was on his way nome
from Baltimore. having been TO that city
as a witness in the case OF Z. Il. fIench'
who is being tried in the United States
Court for breaking into and robblng
postoffice in Halifax county
Commissioner OF Agriculture Roiner has
returned from his home in Augusta.
He has been invited to appear before
the United States Industrial Commission
at Washington some liine in june
Governor Tyler has accepted an invl-
tation to participate Ii the ceremonies
of the HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association
on May Both.
He has received an invitation to be pres
ent at the Memorial Exercises of the Pris-
on Ship Martyrs Association OF the Uni
ted States at Brooklyn on May 18th.
Mr.. Joseph II. Shepherd, OF the State
Auditors office. was at his desk yesterday,
having returned from Clarke county,
where he went to vote.
Messrs T. H. Dickinson. sheriff of
Prince Edward. ana Jun:us Wilson. ex-
superinte a6ent of schools of Cumberland,
were at the Library yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
GIRLS CLUB OF RICHMOND.
1t Will BE Formally opened ro-o1or-

1t Will BE Formally Opened To-11or-
row Night.
On Monday evening, May 18th. ct $3.50
?. NJ, the Girls Club of Richmond will
open library and readins-room 1T No.
1903 East Franklin Street. After brief
prayer by Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones and a
minutes talk from Mr.. George Bryan.
the following musical programme will be
given:
Quar;ette. "Hcleve Me OF All Those En-
dearing Young Charms" Miss Meade,
Mrs Cadet. Messrs. Warren and Watkins:
Solo, Good Bye Tosti Mrs George War
ren; Duet, Selected, Mrs. CABOT and Miss
Meade; Piano Selection, Miss Terry; Solo,
Selected, Long. Miss Marianne Meade;
Ballade, Chopin, Miss Maria Williams;
Duet, Mrs. CABOT and Miss Meade; Violin
Solo: Solo, NJ IS Mamie Harrison; Violin
Solo; Quartette. Sweet and Low. Mrs.
CABOT. Miss Meade, Messrs. Warren and
Watkins.
No charge will be made for admission.
All who are interested in young girls are
invited 70 attend.
The Gilrs' Club was organized more
than two years ago. Lectures have been
given regularly at stated intervals on va
rous subjects, including literature, his
tory, science current events and phyS-
cal culture. Musical entertainments also
have been provided.
The Club has felt the need of a reading
room and library: and after Monday tins
room will be open daily from $50 TIL 800
p NJ The officers of the Club are: Miss
Grattan, president; Miss Maria Blair
first vice-president; Mrs. Albert c. Bruce,
second vice-president; Miss Bertha DICK
inson, treasurer; Miss Carrie Elicit, ssc-
retary: Misses Jones and Ieahy, asso-
ciateS.
Recently a Ways and Means Commit
tee has been at work to add to the scope
Of the Club. OF this committee: MISS
Margaret Branch is chairman: MISS
bertha Wexford. associat tie chairman,
Miss Maria Williams. recording secreta-
~; Miss Mary Cameron, corresponding
secretary; Miss Ellen Boykin, treasurer;
Mrs. Albert c. Bruce, advisory chalr
man. This committee is growing steadl-
w The names of other members VIII
be given later; also the names OF mem
bers of the Club not on the committees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
A Great Sale OF Muslin Underwent

&c Cambria Corset Covers to be sold for t6c
SOC Corset Covers hesched neck with edge and tuck
for 25c ,
soc Empire Corset Cover trimmed in Vaecnnes lace all
round $50
zoe Ladies Hemstitched Pants umbrella effect for Sc
4oc Ladies' Drawers with tuck and Hamburg, for 29c-
s25 Gown with Hamburg inserting and ucks, finished off
with Hamburg, for roc.
ribbon, Csc
s25 Muslin Skirt with lawn rule, hemstched, and' some
with torcton, for soc.
4oc Ladies' Plain Muslin Skirt for 29c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
FRENCH ACQUITTED.
Dramatic Scene When the Verdict
Was Announced.

BALTIMORE, MD. May 26-special.-
After celebrating an hour the jury IN
the case of Charles r. French brought IN
a verdict Of acquital at o'clock this
afternoon French was charged with
having unlawful possession of about $500
worth of stamps which it was alleged
had been stolen from the posto1hce al
Houston, Va. This was the second trial
Of the case, the verdict in the first having
gone against French. Because Of irregu-
larity in the proceedings new trial was
awarded by the court.
When the verdict was announced this
afternoon French sprang from his seat
and grasped the hands of his attorneys.
His venerable father rushed from the
courtroom to tell the news to the wife
and mother of the accused. who were
in waiting in the private Office Of the
United states District Attorney.
French soon Joined them, and for some
time the little family group were hid
from the eyes of the curious throng
which had gathered in the corridor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
The PEANUT A FACTOR.
Rapidly Coming TO the Front With a
Commercial Value.


From, a late report on the subject, re-
ce;yed at the State Department. II seems
that the hitherto despise6 peanut is rapid
~ coming 10 The front with commercial
value difficult to reconcile with the gen
cral idea of that edible.
United States Consul Robert P. Skin
ner has this tc say OF the peanut trade
in the pert OF Marseilies France where
he is Stationed: More oil is extracted
from oieaginous seeds in the city OF Mar
seiiles than in any other trade centre IN
Europe. The crushing of peanuts con-
stitutes one Of the most importan. branch
es of The industry, and the extent of the
business may be judged to some degree
by the arrivals of peanuts in this city
during the years 1897 1885 and 1899. as fol-
lows: 4e.&43 tons, 6S.S52 tons and 70,S20
tons, respectively
Concerning the uses Of the peanut Oil
the Consul reports that it is the most
poly.no:tjhous Of all oils adapting Itself
10 all purposes including nutrition, light
ing, lubrication and blending II Is the
most difficult to detect when mixed with
olive oil because its chemical reaction is
white.
The hest qualities of peanut OIL are used
70. table purpcsss-7etsef4- pure or mixed
with olive oil, cotton oil Or se2a.ne oil.
AS an illuminant 1t gives soft. white,
odorless light, and 1t IS highly rated as
lubricant but for this purpose It's .charac-
!eris.,o acid he's 70 be neutralized. Pea
nut,on can be used IN every industry and
department OF business when it can COM
pete with other vegetable oils in price.
and for many purposes It is superior to
thu other oils. It's principal uses are for
human consumption as IN salad eli and
In artificial butter, and for the manuiac-
:ure OF soap Peanut OIL soap Is the real
typo Of the world famous rhtte e.e.-
xeiiies soe, t. r.tps. sec-et.ts
comes mainly fsc-a ..-dia. Esgp. ard
Africa. A considerable quantity Of Amer
fcsn peanuts have been received IL Mar
SELLER and the impression among the oil
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Special
Black Goods Sale.

SOC Storm Serge, al! wool, SOC yard.
Sec Cameps-EIair Serge, all wool, SOC.
i5pieces of Black Fancy Figured Goods,
In crepon effects, 75c value, soc yard
ST Corduroy Serge, all wool, AZ inches
wide, soc yard.
Bead Serge, A. inches wide, worth
ST. so yard, for ST.
Melrose Serge, st.75 grade, for Si.25.
zoe Black Satteen for toc yard.
81 1-2c Black Gloria for 1920.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

a Remarkable
Paraso1 Sale.
sl.25 Ladies' Parasols, in white and all
colors. June Silk, Soc
sag China Silk Parasols, in all colors,
with ruffles, for st.75.
$3.50 Tatfetine Silk Parasols, hemstitcfa-
ed, in all ooiors, $3.50.
IS Tatfetz Sill, Parasols, in all colors,
h-n,stitched, for $40.
Special sale of Ladies' Parasols. 50 to
S..
Special sale of Millinery, in Trimmed
and Untrimmed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Hand Badly Cut.

The ambulance. In charge Of DR.. ellis.
e, Il 80 yesterday morning. responded to a
call from the Locomotive Works to at
tend Mr.. c. B. Taylor. whose right hand
and arm had been badly cut His thumb
had to be amputated. He was treated.
and sent to his homo in Barton Heights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
A Wonderful
ShirtWaist Sale.

500 Sample Waists, little crush, to be
sold regardless OF the manufacture cost.
soc PercaEe Shirtwaists and White
Waists, made in the newest style, for SOC
si.25 PercaIe Waists, with tucked yoke
back and front, CSC
$3.50 Percale Waists, with black in
serting, for ST.
$3.50 White Crinklc Waists, made
plain, for si.25.
$3.50 White Waists. with inserting, for
ST.
Special sale of White Waists, ST 10
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Smite Us, o Lord.
CWritten for The Times.)

Y
Sr1ite with thy love, dear Lord, all rocky
hearts,
That from their hinty depths may
ceaseless flow
An endless stream Of gratitude and
praise.
That Thee, their gracious Lord, they
better know.
smite, Lord. we pray. the countless
hearts of foes
That do beset the feeble-souled each
day:
And make them strong through Thee,
Thou blessed one,
To walk Alright Thy happy. peaceful
way.
smite, Saviour dear. each cherished
hope and joy;
Break down each barrier that obstructs
the light
That Thou wouldst flood along their
darksome way
To lead and guide their wand'ring feet
Alright.
Oh Father, smite each chain that frets
and binds
The weary, heavy-laden souls of earth:
And help them rise on eagle-wings OF
faith
Rejoicing ever in their new-found
birth.
RosALIB ]. ANDERSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

A Great Sale OF Wash Goods.
4onch White Muslin, is 2-3c grade, for Il t-2c yard
New India Cloth, worth t5c yard, for 1oc
New designs in White Dotted Swiss, IS to SOC yard.
English Cord Dinities, worth 25c yard, Tor 10 &c
SOC White Organdy, two yards wide $50
New Figured Dotted Swiss be sold for II 12c yard
75c White Orgsndy, two yards wide, Tor SOC.
New designs in Figured Organdy CSC goods Tor ,@.
New designs IN fine quality Dimty for Il t2c yard.
New designs in - Corded Dimties in remnants, for
61-4c yard.
New English Cord Dmity sold for yard, prices IN
remnants 1Oc yard
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
REUNION OF NORMAL ALUMNE.
THE REV. MERLE ST CROCK WRIGHT AND
DIR. HUNTER SPEAKERS AT
TIE MEETING

An address ''Rus1in As the Social Prophet
by the Rev. Merle St. Croix Wright was pleas
ant feature OF the annual reunion the Associate
Aumnse Of the Normal College Saturday afternoon.
Ruskin. Mr.. Wright said, preached the gospel of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for that which is above; rev.
erence for that which is beneath; reverence for
that which is around. and principally for that
which is within The speaker declared that for the
abundance Of life and the realization of man
hood Ruskn demanded that self-sacrdce a
necessity. He said that the author was a social
prophet rather than a reformer.
DR.. Hunter. who has been absent but once from
these reunions during the existence of the associa
ton, stated IN his greeting that never before had
the college been prosperous now. He gave a
witty account of what he termed the Tate of
the pins. Both the academies and the normals
claimed the use Of the college seal their class
pins. Feeling ran high. Eleven presidents visited
finally restored by his suggestion that the aCade-
mics nave gold and white on the college seal,
While the normals use lavender and white
Dr. Hunter expressed his appreCia LiOn of the out
side work Of the AlumnR Association in adding
10 the reputation and influence of the college. He
nau oeen surprised to find that fOrty-One OF It's
members are among the foremost principals OF the
puDuc schools. He stated that thousand cubic
1eet OF air had been added the classroOs Of the
college, during the last year and that classes there
nad each been diminished by about twenty pupils
ne hao been grathed, he said. by the recent state
uent or the State Superintendent of Public In
struction that Normal College graduates passed
State.
DR. Jane E. Robbins. Of the Alumnse Settlement
mouse at NO. 446 East SeVenty-SeCOnd-SU., gave
an interesting account of the work. Solos
dered by Mrs J. W. DowIng. Or. Eliza beth Jar
FetO the new president Of the society, presided.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
KoTHERg MEETING IN BUFFALO,

Tie fourth annual meeting Of the New-York
State Assembly OF Mothers to be held in Buffalo
OF October 90 q and November L promises to be
OF much interest. The general subject is, "The
American Home" An attractive programme Of
Speakers has been prepared. including Professor
N Y O'shez Of the Wisconsin State University;
Professor Henry P. Emerson. Superintendent Of
Public Schools. Buffalo: the Rev. Dr. O. P Clifford,
O. Buffalo; Mrs 7. ". Birney, President National
nan, of Bureau Of State Public Instruction; Miss
Z Marguerite Lindley. Of this city: Mrs. Florence
Kelly, corresponding secretary OF the Consumers
League: Mrs N I Lockwood, president OF the
Rochester Ethical Culture Club Nine. Katharine
Evanston Kenner and Miss Mathilde SchegeL
Among the subjects TO be discussed are Hidden
Eorces n tie Education and Discipline OF the
Home How Can the Home Help the School
American Citizenship Safeguarded by the AIner1-
can Home" "Honoring the Child's Individuality in
Lne Home, - The Newspaper in the Home. Child
American Homes" Music IN the Home" and
Illustrated address in bird study for the home
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
MISS WHEELER'8 DUCK FARM.

The chicken farm is a thoroughly exploited
occupation for women, but the duck farm has the
merit Of comparative novelty. Miss Frances E.
Wheeler, Of little town n this State, is the pro
pr1etor Of the farm. and finds it paying invest
uent
Miss Wheeler was q stenographer, but too steady
work at the typewriter caused her hands TO become
disabled for time and IT became necessary TO
do something else The little home near Lake
Champlatn was on the banks Of tiny river and
not far away a large summer resort Dis
covering that hotel found II difficult TO procure
fancy duckIngs, Miss Wheeler saw her oppor-
Lunity and installed an artificial incubator The
hrst season three hundred ducklngs were supplied
10 the summer resort This season more than
twelve hundred have been sold. The present
plant comprises three incubators. each OF $50
eggs capacity.
Miss Wheeler has done much Of the work herself
having only TO help her, and attends 10 ali
business details. The ducks are fed with such
Cleanliness and special care that they command
fancy prices because Of their superior flavor
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
WoHEns EMIGRATION SOCIETY.

In Great Britain the Women's Emigration soci-
ETY. IS a thriving organization by means Of which
women are helped 10 find employment, and Incl
dentaLy husbands in the colonies During 1898 the
society sent out 70 Canada, Australia and Africa
40 single women as nurses, teachers, governesses
helpers and domestic servants. Each one bore an
excellent character. and was well trained and
many were IN addition well educated. They
not sent out free Of charge but money is lent
travelling and other expenses. which has to be
PAID back by instalments. In connection with the
society, there IS g training home in Shropshire
Where Tor small weekly sum would be imrnl-
grants may become expert cooks housewives dress
makers ana go forth The Rhodesian government
has recently placed the Of $500 the disposal
TO emigrate to that colony.