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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
ROCHAMBEAU'S CASTLE.
n Storehouse OF Interesting Relics OF
the American Revolution.

On the occasion OF the Inauguration OF
the statue of Rochanbeau at VeEdome
the other day reporter of the daulols
paid a visit TO the old chateau OF the
family on the outskirts of the town. The
following is his report:
Il received a most cordial welcome. The
Marquise and her son, the Count, with
charming courtesy led me through all the
principal apartments OF the building, in
GLIDING the room in which the Marshal
died, which remains to-day lust as 1t
was al the time OF his death. the castle,
as il stands dates from the eighteenth
century. The main building is rectangular
fianked by two square pavllonS. Accord
ing 10 tradition tae ancient castle was
built in the twelfth century. 1t was sur
rounded by strong walls and towers.
Several of those towers were built in the
river, and when the sky is clear and the
water transparent, the Count de Rocham-
beau tells me, one can look down and see
clearly the remains of the old founda ions.
Al the close of the last century these tow
ers were demolished and replaced by the
pavilions that frame the old main build
ing.
The Marquise de Rochambeau guards
with pious zeal the relics of the Mar
shall. which really form little historical
museum On the ground floor is the por-
trait gallery, whose pillars bear the arms
of the families allied to the Rochambeau
and the names of the many battles N
which they distinguished themselves
noticed particularly the American colors
presented to Rochambeau at the time OF
his expedition to the United States. Here
said the Count de Rochanbeau, are the
TWO little culverins. which in 1877 Louis
XVIII presented to the widow OF the
Marshal to replace the two cannon taken
from the English, which the Americans
had sent TO the Marshal in recognition OF
mis- glorious service. The two cannon had
been taken away from the castle during
the Revolution.
.ln another room the Count showed me
glass case, containing the baton de
Narecaal of the hero of Yorktown, coy
area with blue velvet, profusely ornament
ed with tieurs- de lis. Also the s"oro
which he carried with him TO America and
,,Inerous decorations, including those of
The Order of the Holy Cross. with me
great green cloak, embroidered IN goiu,
and the missal Among the many poT-
traits and busts of Rochambeau In the
ola castle the most remarkable Is the me-
.;ize portrait of Marshal Hauspe, me
s,rsnd uncle of the present MarQuise de
Pochambeau, painted by RiNens. There are
also two splendid portraits OF the A1arechal
and Marechaie de Matignon, by Nottier
auS two genuine chefs d'oeuvre, the water
colors of Van Barenbershe, the celebrat-
ca ,ninia:urist. one representing the siege
~ Yorktown and the other the surrender
ne me English army. In the latter picture
n,a see the English defiing between the
ranks OF the French and American soldiers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
HOME EDDlNG.
Mr.. VIM. A. Carri.an and Miss Mamie
Hamilton GOodc.

RoYDToN. VA. June 2S.-special.-A
home wedding of unusual beauty was
solemnized at Wheatland Wednesday morn
ing. when Miss Mamie Hamilton Goode
was united in marriage TO Mr.. William a.
.Carrigan The Rev E. Sterling Gum. OIL
St. James Episcopal Church. Boydton, Va,
OBLIGATED on this interesting occasion
The bride is the daughter of MI and
Mrs. Edward B. Goods, OF 'MeckicnbuTg,
and is a handsome brunette. tall and state
~ in her bearing. The groom is young
gentleman of Society Hill. South Carolina,
and belongs to one of the best families OF
that State.
While the wedding march was being rem
dered by Miss Isabel Norvell of Chase
City, the bridal party entered the parior
in the following order: Miss Margaret
Carrigan with Mr.. Z. b. Goode. Jr., came
first. then the groom with his best man,
Mr. Lawrence Carrigan. Miss Judith
Goode. the maid of honor, entered alone,
followed by the bride leaning on the arm
OF her father.
The bride was attired in white satin with
point lace. and her veil was caught with
an exquisite brooch OF diamonds and pearls,
thu gift OF the groom.
The presents to the bride were numerous
and handsome. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Carrigan left for northern tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
DIED AT NINETY
IN PETERSBURG
The First Cotton Bloom of the
Season.
A CYCLE DRESS PARADE.
Suit in the Hastings Court Over 4 Tim
Der Contradictory Uniforms for
the Police Two
Marriages.
A CYCLE DRESS PARADE.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 2S.-Spec!al--
Mr.. r. Ernest Butler and Miss Fannie
EIoise ChappeH were married az Wesley
Church this afternoon.
Mrs. Vaughan, mother OF Mrs Thomas
E. Owen. died at her daughters home, on
Washington Street, this morning. Mrs
Vaughan was over ninety years OF age,
and for many years has been a consistent
member of the First Baptist Church.
TIMBER SUIT.
Judge Mullen is engaged today hearing a
suit in Chancery brought by w. l.. DAVIS
e Company against w. r. Mckinney. to
enforce the execution of a contract.
W. l.. Davis & Company We're the pur-
chasers of standing timber in Dinwidite
county, owned by Mr.. Mckinney
The plaintiff alleges that rough memo
raniutn of agreement was made between
the parties, and that the contract signed
and acknowledges does not ernbocy all the
agreements made in the memorandum
Mr.. ". &. AIcIlwaine is counsel for Ar.
McKenney, and Davis and Davis are coun-
sci for w. L. Davis & Company
The first cotton blooms OF the season
in South-Side Virginia were sent to Pc
tersburg yesterday from the farm OF Dr..
r. S. Powell in Brunswick county
CYCLE DRESS PARADE.
The Cockade city Cycle Club contem-
plates having parade with decorated
wheels at West-End Park II the races are
held prizes will be awarded for the most
attractive decorations.
Mr. James NJ. Qucke, under contract.
will furnish the police force with new uni
forms.
Mr.. W. A Cooke. conductor on a Nor
folk and Western freight train, was slight
ly injured yesterday by being thrown from
his seat in d caboose car
There were forty-nine deaths in Peters
burg during the month ending June 26th-
Mr.. C. A Slaughter has qualified as City
Treasurer. giving bond of $4,000
Mechanics Association expects 10 add an
additional story to their building at Syca-
more and Tahh Streets.
Mr.. Robert Hall and Miss Ida Irene
Brown were married at the brides home
in Petersburg last evening
H.gh-street NJ. E. church will give an
excursion 70 Virginia Beach on July 18th.
for the benefit OF the building fund
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ions, announced Chairman wolfsn-

tons" announced Chairman Wol1en-
barger.
Alabama gives way to Illinois" piped
the lone woulan from that State
ITnon the announcement of Mr. WoolIeyts
name by Mr. Stewart. half the delegates
arose. waved flags and cheered wildly
George w Geer. of Illinois. then nomi-
mated Hale Johnston. and Homer II" ssi'S-
tie. OF Pittsburs, nominated Dr.. SwaiioW-
Dr. Swallows nomination came near
stampeding the convention. The roll-caH
was then concluded. no further nominal
tons being made
Hale Johnston. of Illinois. in BRET
speech thanked his friends for their sup
port and then withdrew his name as d
candidate.
Amid considerable confusion the ballot
ing then began. When the result was an
nounced-Wool1ey. IS: Swallow, 60 per-
feet tempest of cheering ensued, and the
nomination was made unanimous
A. A Stevens, of Pennsylvania. then
secured the floor ut would make the
ticket the strongest we ever had, he
shouted, Ito nominate S. e. Swallow for
vtce-Pressdent'' This started the cons
ventiou again. Hats, cane. umbrellas,
fans, pampas plumes and everything put
chairs filled the air.
After a brief conference the chairman
of the Pennsylvania delegation announced
that DR.. Swallow would not accept the
nomination
The roll OF States was then called for
nominations for the vce-presidency- H.
L. Morrill,. of Massachusetts,. placed Henry
B. Metcalf, OF Rhode Island, in nomination.
A motion to suspend the rules and nornt-
nate Mr.. Metcaif by reclamation was lost
by close vote.
Dr.. E. L. Eaton, Of Des Moines; Thomas
r. Carskadon, OF West Virginia. and Jas.
A. Tate of Tennessee, were placed in
nomination.. Mr.. Tate, however, with
s.Eew his name. The roll was then called.
Tho result was al overwhelming vote in
favor Of Metcalf- The vote was as follows:
Total votes cast. 59-ATetcalf. $40; Carstta-
don, 1a2 Eaton, rs. y motion by DR.. Eaton
to make the nomination unanimous was
seconded by Mr.. Carskadon and carried.
| and after resolutions Of thanks had been
passed and committee appointed to for
rnaly notify the candidates of the nonli-
nations, the convention at o'clock adj
iourned sine die.
mass-meeting OF Prohibitionists was
held in the armory tonight. at 4h,ca a
| number Of speeches were made. including
short addresses by DR.. WooIIey and Mr..
Me;calt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29

under Washing ton and Rochambeau. It is
an episode which the Marshal did not fail
to note in his memoirs.
con the 10Th OF October, he writes,
the garrison OF Yorktown defiled at 3
Q clock between the two armies, with
drums beating and the soldiers carrying
their arms which they afterward stacked
With their twenty-five flags. Lord Corn
wallis being III, it was General O'Hara
that led the garrison. Coming in front of
me, he offered me his sword l pointed in
front of me TO General Washington, at
the head Of the American army, and told
him that, the French army being an
auxiliary on the American continent, it
was for the American General TO give him
his orders
Copies of these two beautiful works OF
art are in the museum Of Versailles.
Il asked the Marquise de Rochambeau
where was the correspondence between
the illustriouS Marshal and General Wash
ington. She replied: That correspondence.
4 small portion of which has already been
published in America. is in my possession.
Then we went up to the bedroom of the
Marshal. 1t was a well-lighte room with
white woodwork and the windows looking
out upon the river the view is magniii-
cent. taking in the valley Of the Loire to
the village Of Villiers. The green horizon
is fresh and beautiful. The MarShal'S bed
is in the middle Of the room. 1t is 4 Louis
XVI. piece of furniture in wildwood
surmOunted by square canopy. The car
pets and draperies which decorate the
the room We're all made by the hand of
the widow OF the great soldier. They con-
stitute a work of art representing flow
ers and leaves. The chairs. consoles. COM
modes, and, in fact, everything in the
room. We're there during the lifetime of the
Marshal with the exception of a bust
of Louise Philippe 1t was in this room
that I saw the famous full-!ength portrait
OF Washington, the gift of the celebrated
American General to his illustrous COM
panion-in-arms washington is represented
leaning on q canton. In his right hand ne
holds his military hat. In the middle dis
lance we see his horse Snd a standard
borne by an American soldier.
Americans have repeatedly manifested
the desire to possess this precious canvas,
but the Rochambeau family, naturally
enough, hold on to the souvenir present.
ed to their valiant ancestor. Therefore
there are only copies of the historical
painting in the United States. On the
mantelDiece there is a clock under
globe and two brass chandeliers supported
by two negroes
THE Count de Rochambeau, who kindly
showed me all these things and gave me
the explanation, finally brought ME into
the beautiful library of MS father, the
MARQUIS de Rochambeau, who died three
years ago He was a man of 8 eat learn
ing and distinguished writer. He pub
Iished among other things some curious
souvenirs of Ronsard. to whom Vendome
raised a statue. and letters of Antoine dc
Bourbon TO Jeanne d'Albert'-N. Y. Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
FIELD OF THE NOTTINGHAM.

indianapolis has a negro bod carriers
union.
There is not a union granite-cutter in
the United States now who is wcrtin.
over eight hoars a day.
Georgia union stone-cutters say that
every soerube: OF the craft in the State
should receive equal pay.
The Big Four" strike In the South
eastern Kansas coal district Is PRACTICAL
" at an end. Three ef the Big Four.
companies have signed an agreement
satisfactory 10 the miners. and the fourth!
the Southwestern Coal and Improve
ment Company--is expected 10 accede IN
a few days BY the terms OF the agreement
tha 1.soo white miners who nave been idle
for more than a year will return 10 work.
By the terms OF the agreement entered in
10, the miners are granted an INCREASE OF
five per cent per ton on coal they ui.Ia,
CT an increase of from Is to II IL cents
per day OF eight hours As a further safe
guard. 1t Is stipulated that the opera
tors shall in no case pay their work-
men less than the Current rate in the dis
trict." The mine run basis is iiS9
agreed 70. Tie cheekns-off system is m
cepted. All Of the terms OF the old agree
ment. which were mutually satisfactory.
were renewed BasIpg the increase N
wages given on the statistics showing Inst
years coal output IN Kansas, it means
that not less than S525,e10 Will be given
the miners this year in wages. During
the strike the places OF May OF tn.
strikers were filed BY negroes imported
from .sfabania and etier Southern States.
1t Is said that their services being no
longer needed. they VIII be shipped back
again ar the conpany's expense. Many OF
them are ex-ecnricts and have been a Stc~
ious claimant In tha cnxn:aHGttx.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
Many WEDDINGS
IN OLD VIRGINIA
Numerous Couples Plighted Their.
Troth on "Wednesday.
DR.. HOPE AND MISS ELSIE LOVE
Mr. VIM. a. car,i=an aau Miss Mamie
Hamilton Goodc Were Married at
Nhcatland--aIr. Fowikes and
Miss Carlin.
DR.. HOPE AND MISS ELSIE LOVE

CREME, VA, juno 2S.-speciai.-A beau
t.fui wedding took place yesterday evening
al O'clock at the residence of Mr. j. a
lsarltn, on Carolina Avenue. when Mr.. j.
Edward Fowikes led 10 the altar Miss
Magic Carlin. The accomplished and tai
ented daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John y.
Caglin
The pariors were beautifully decorated
with cu3 flowers and evergreens. the soft
light Of lamps and candles threw q mel
low gloT over the charming scene. and
the rooms were filled with friends Of the
contractat parties
To the strains of Tannhauser's We'd
ding aiardi rendered by Miss Sadie Carlin.
youngest sister of the bride, the bridal
party erteari as follows: First came little
MISS Louiss Beasley, niece Of the groom,
atfired in white organize. and bearing
SILVER wafer, upon which was the we'd
dinE ring. She was followed by the maid
OF honor, tss Nellie Carlin. another sis
IeF o. the ride. in white organize. and
MY Wiile G4riin, the best man. The bride
entered leaclag on the arm OF the groom,
and was moS3becominsly attired in white
SILK en- trains, point d'alencon lace and
satin ribbons Her veil was pinned with
magnificent diamond brooch, the gift
OF the groom She carried white caTna-
tons and ferns
Behind an inprovised altar stood the
Key. Father OF5arreli. of Petersburg. who
performed the saremony in most impress
sire manner.
At the close Il the ceremony an elabo-
rate supper was given the bridal party
and invited sues by the parents of the
bride, after WIFI the bride and groom
Were driven TO tisSresidence of the groom.
on Virginia Avenie
* +t,o
Norfolk and Wesern Railway Company
at this place, and ga most popular young
man.
The presents wee numerous and very
handsome, and shy the nigh esteem in
which the young craa2le is held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
HOWITZERS' THANKS
The Organization Shows appreciation
Of Many CnurteSies.

OF Many COuffeSieS.
The following, adopted by the How'll
zers, explains itself:
The committee to whom Was assigned
the duty OF conveying to the Reunion
Executive Committee our appreciation for
the many courtesies extended US during
our recent visit to Louisville have the
honor to report as follows:
That. amid the insp ring tune of Dixie
and the outburst of enthusiasm from
those who met US on our arrival at the
reunion city was splendid illustration
of kentucky's love for the sons OF Nir-
einia Our reception, indeed, was a cor
dial one, and every HoWitzer feels CRATE
full.
Our thanks are especially due the Exec
utIye Committee for the comfortable and
commodious quarters assigned us, as we'll
as for the table fare in lieu of the Gus
ton1ary soldiers ratons all furnished gra-
tuitously at a time when house space
and subsistence were at a premium.
Well, indeed, did Kentucky display her
hospitality, for Which she is famous.
We also record our appreciation Of the
courtesies rendered US by General John
b. Castleman, first vice-president Of the
Reunion Executive Committee. We are
Indebted to him for a speech, and an invi-
tation (Which was freely accepteO to
enjoy the freedom of his office. where
cooling refreshments" we're served. Cen
eraI Castleman understands well how to
entertain the soldier boys, and he en-
1eared himself TO the hearts Of all How
tiers.
We are not unmindfu of the special
helpfulness towards our pleasures, and TO
the ladies of the Albert Sidney Johnston
Camp Daughters of Confederacy. We
also owe our thanks. and in recognition
of the pleasing environments surround
ing us at their headquarters each and
every Howitzer have some pleasant rec
objection.
In expressing our appreciation to those
who specially looked after our comforts
and pleasures. can we be so neSiectful
as to forget LouisvilIe's fair women-its
girls? Beautiful girls they are, too. They
were the centre of attraction everywhere
for the -.jolIy cannoneers. ard so deep
~ did they engrave impression that the
hearts of many OF the bachelor boys are
aching, and even for the time being the
married men were forgetful Of the ones
they left behind.
Home again; we all voice one sentiment
simultaneously: For the people Of
Louisville the Richmond Howitzers will
ever cherish among their fondest recol-
lections the hospitality accorded them
on this visit, and as we have come forth
from these most delightful companion
ships, it is our desire that your joys. as
the days come and depart. be correspond
Eingiy. as numerous and Astounding as the
plea sures we have Just participated in.
Respectfully.
LIEUT.. f. w. sMINSoN,
CORPORAL 3. w. WILSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
: New york IN the heart of Professor

for New york in the heart of Professor
Mahaffy
But there is one thing that appeals to
him above ali else--to wit, a lord-unlesS
1t be a duke, prince, or king. He claims
friendship with all the mobility of conse-
auence in England, and all the crowned
heads of Europe; and OF only one of these
he has been known to say a bad word
namely. Victoria, Queen OF Eng
land. OF her reception in Dublin
he speaks as the dulest func-
ton he ever attended, of the Queen
as "a slow old person The Professor
and the Queen did not hit it off in Dub
lin, the fault being with the latter, In
that she she did not see that in his case
the ordinary rules Of royal etiquette
should be suspended.
Among the djgnitaries for whom DR..
Mahaffy processes the highest regard is
the German Emperor. at the time of
the Queens visit he had Just returned
from Germany, where he had been thrown
into the society of his distinguished
friend. According to the Professor
account. the Emperor had hidden him
present his love to his revered grand
mother.
the guests at the evening reception in
Dublin castle were filing past the Queen
he stepped out of line and addressed her
i've Just seen your grandson" he
said. land he told me to give you his
love- The Queen gave him a stony stare
and said never word.
It is doubtful if DR.. Mahaffy will ever
again be as loyal d. subject as hereto
fore. OF course. he knew that royal
etiquette forbids the subject shall address
the sovereign unless first spoken to, but
he assumed that her Majesty would be
sufficiently cognzant of his standing in
royal circles to make as exception in his
favor.
In another little contretemps that occur
red in Dublin it was the Queen that got
the worst of It The Queens secretary
came to tie Dean Of the Chapel ROYAL
to give him particular directions concern
ing the service for the following Sunday.
The instructions concluded with the
injunction that the Sermon must by no
means be a second over ten minutes
"Her Majesty is very peremptory and
hard upon US said the Dean. laughing.
"And who has better right to be.
replied the secretary. .'seing that she is
the head of the Church.
pardon me-" rejoined the Dean mot
the Irish Church The secretary apolo-
eized He had to confess that the Dean
was in the right. seeing that whereas the
English Church is a State institution. the
irish Church was disestablshed in 1853
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
Man DROPS DEAD
FROM HIS HORSE
Mr.. |. G. injury, Waterman at Camp
No, !, on the R. P. & c.
Mr.. PATRAm THE CHOICE.
Nir. Il. d. Engineer scaidcd.
News, Personal and Brief.
Of Manchester.
Mr.. PATRAM THE CHOICE.
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times,
l1l2 Hull Street, Beattie Block


Mr.. I. G. Mury, watchman at Camp
No. /, of the construction department OF
the Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina
railroad dropped from his horse dead yes
terday morning at O'Clock. Mr.. injury was
al the camp at the time, and supposed to De
in perfect health. He was a native Of Hal
flax county. but had been employed on the
railroad for several months. The de-
ceased was a man of splendid physique,
weighing possibly two hundred pounds
ana six feet, one inch tall He was
dead in less than two minutes after ne
was first noticed to reel in his saddle, and
fall. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Eliza
Coles. living in Halifax, who was notified
yesterday morning of her brothers death.
Coroner Loving viewed the remains. but
held no inquest, giving as the cause OF
the death heart trouble. TIE body was
turned over to MessrS. MorriSsett & Son,
by whom it was prepared for burial.
The relatives of the deceased will arrive
in the city to-day and take in charge the
ramdinS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-29
WHY MARAFFY DISLIKES QUEEN
He Delivered . Message From Her
Grandson, at the Wrong Moment.

The whole British empire contains no
community more enthusiastically loyal
than Trinity College, Dublin, governing
BODY and students. 1t was Trinity, II
will be remembered, which, on the recent
visit of Queen Victoria TO Ireland that
caused some apprehension lest its eXuber-
ant expressions of loyalty might cause
trouble among others less well disposed
% the British regime. Now among the
professors of Trinity no one has shown
himself a more consistent admirer OF the
Throne and court than the Rev. John
Pentland Hahatfy
Professor Mahaffy is we'll known in this
country. He is really a profound
scholar, and on certain periods OF Greek
history is probably the greatest authority
in the world Nor does he contine himself
to this speciality. He is a Doctor OF
Music, and is willing to discuss and even
examine any subject in the world from
electricity TO ethics. In Ireland. how
ever the Professor is, perhaps, better
known for his social gifts and peculiarl-
ties AS a converSatlonallSt he is I'M
equaled. He may be said to be one of
the very last of the great Irish wits
Neither is the Professor one to hide his
light under a bushel. He has not the
least objection to the plain people recos-
niZing in him the celebrated Professor
Mahaffy. On a recent visit TO the United
States he was being conducted through
Central Park. Passing the obelSk the
attention Of the scholar was attracted
and he began translating the Coptic
inscriptions for the benefit of his COM
panions. Soon little crowd collected,
which gradually Increased. The learned
Professor. was not dismayed: in fact, he
raised his voice. SO that all the, bystand-
ers might have the benefit of his learning;
nor did he cease until the very last
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mented upon. It is safe to say that this
;nniSant villa iwayS leave a tepdare cy,,t