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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
RefreSh-
which was greatly enjoyed. Refresh
nents were served.

which was greatly enjoyed. Refresh
rnents were served.
The brotherhood will be entertained
next month by Mr.. Joseph H. Shepherd.
The Church Hin branch OF the Woman's
Christian Association met At Union Sta
ton Church "Wednesday afternoon at .
o'clock with the president in t.Ie chair
The ladies are anxious TO open the
house as soon as possible and ask all
philanthrOpic citizens and all interested in
the work for women, to come TO their
aid, especially III contributions ana fur
uishings for kitchen. bedrooms, and pam
try.
Rev. w. A. Barr will leave on Mon
day morning to conduct mission in Bed
ford City for Rev. Dallas Tucker, rector
of st. Johns Church ~
Secretary William EIIyson mas issued
.tie following list of Virginia delegates to
the Southern Baptist Convention, 10 ba
held at Hot Springs, Ark. May 11th:
& c. Henfng Ricilmoud; Z, n. Pitt.
Richmond: y. C. Williams. EoyGt0n; w.
r. L. Smith. Richmond: Fl. Theodore
EIlyson. Richmond: NJ E. Broaddus. Me
CIelIand James eva taIney. --: C.
H. Winston, Richmond; z. E. L. Aylor.
Cha than; j. c. Holland. DanviIle; w. W.
Sisk, Manchester: T. H Athey.. Lynch
burg: r. j. WiiEinghaEI, Richmond; E E.
Bomar Richmond; j. B. Prince. Court
land; p. ID. Camp. Franklin; ]. S. Camp.
Franklin: J. d. Anbitr. Handsom; \. Ed
wards, Holland: George Braxtou Taylor.
West AppomattoX; F. C. Mcconnell.
LynchburG.
The services at Grove-Avenue Baptist
church next Sunday viii Rave soma spe-
cial attractions DR.. Hawthorne wilt in
the morning sermon, discuss the demon on
inquisitiyeness. and pay his attention te
modern destructive criticism. In IN.
evening he viii discuss the process by
which all human character is tested the
ordinance of baptistn will be administered
at the close OF the evening service This
music Will be very enjoyable feature OF
both services.
DR.. Hawthorne has been invited TO
Roanoke next week and spend a few
DAYS in delivering q series OF special SER
mons. He has not vet decided, but may
do so before the expiration OF the oresen,
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
ONLY A DUMMY
street-Car Passengers are Given a
Fright

As one of the summer cars of the Rich
mond Traction Company was returning
from the Auditorium last night, about
10 O'Clock, an incident occurred which
caused for q. While considerable excite
ment among the passengers. AS the car
swept by the Baseball Park at a rapid
rate, the motorman suddenly applied the
brakes and brought the car to a sudden
stop. All of the passengers We're alarmed,
and the motornlan called to the con-
ductor What was that I struck In
an instant as many heads as could be
gotten outside were looking up the track,
and at an object lying near the rail.
Some one called out that it was man.
& In an instant the conductor and several
gentlemen alighted and FASTENED toward
thu. object: As they drew nearer the OBJ
ject looked more Ikea mans. body. Sew
seral ladies' gave forth gasps and prepared
to faint.
On reaching the object it was found
that it was a e1eVeriy-devised dummy,
which some joker had placed on the
track. and as. the discovery was made
loud cries of ubber neck issnetl from
the sidewalk nearby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
STILL UNDER THE SPELL.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Pc
tersburg 1ndex-Appeal, is still asitated
concerning the spelling of a certain
word We recently took day off and
searched the records in order to get at
the exact facts concerning this matter in
dispute, and we expressed the hope that
as the result of our investigation we
would be able, so to speak, to remove the
spell and becafn the troubled breast of
our friend in Petersburg. In concluding
that article We said that as a result of
cur search We were quite clear that the
original spelling of the word was Green's
VILE. ana that the additional was
added so far as we could learn TO the
contrary, without authority. Instead Of
calming itself our contemporary replies in
this excited sort of fashion:
In the name OF all the powers what is
authority if the Constitution OF the State
is not? The authority OF that instrument
is paramount. 1t has absolute power TO
FIX the spelling OF the word, regardless OF
its origin and its previous use. 1t can
change the name Of the county entirely.
1t can change the name of the State it
self.
t.
When Mark Twain made his famous
map OF the United States he said in a
foot;lofe that he had discovered upon ex-
animation, after his work was completed,
that s,e changed the course of one of the
Western rivers. Some friends suggested
revision, but Twain replied that he had
had so much trouble in making that map
that before he would DO the work over
again he would change the course OF the
Mississippi River or the Gulf Stream.
The Constitution of the United States
might have adopted Mark Twains map,
but that would not have altered the fact
that the MAJ, was wrong. Moreover. we
are amazed that the Index-ApDeal. which
has been and is such an enthusiastic. and
NE must say such an able, advocate OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
MANY RECEIVE
THEIR DEGREES
from First Page.

tStONClnu9Q from EirSJ
- ----------------- -----
Walter H. Janney, Occoquan; Horace
Gibbs Iazelle. Richmond; Frederick Lee
few, Richmond: E. Harwood Lulzin,
Leesville; Newton f. Mcdonald, Hot
Springs: Neil MacRae. Fayetteville, II.
c.: William Julius Mason, Jr., Norfolk;
wayman Chalmers Melvin, Populi, \. c.;
Joseph Lyon Miller Beech Hill. W. Va:
John Garnett Nelson, Alexandria; VII
afam Clayton Orr, Petersburg; James
tIiaEzim Patrick. Institute, N. c.; Robert
Louis Price, Boone GIill; Lewis George
Richards. Island Ford; A. Stuart Rich
ardson, Valley View: Luther Addison
Robertson, Fall Geek: William Ashby
Robinson, Brink; George Chrisman
Rodgers, Meadow Dale; George Wilkin-
son LeAtch Sanford, Marmlon; Lester
Linwood Schwab, Warrenton; Gibson T.
Skies, Clinton, n. G; John Samuel Slate,
Mlspah, n G.; Jonn N,tlia ian. siate,
QUAKER \. =; James Z. sinful q, hano'
kuther Ra.looiFh 9tihsoh. be zt::
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
MANCHESTER COUPLES
Two of Them Went to Danville t

Two OF Them Went to DanviIie to
Wcd-NEiss HoIman's Marriage.
DANVILLE, VA, April 26.-Special.-
Edward Wilson Mann and Miss Halle
Haskins Dearen and James Bruce Ash
brooke and Miss Mamie Raymond Jewett,
all of Manchester, Va, arrived here to-
day, and two couples were Joined in we'd
lock by Rev. ]. a. Spencer, formerly of
Manchester.
Miss SalIie Holman, OF this city was
united in marriage TO Mr.. William sydney
Moore. of Wythevilie, here tonight Both
parties are from prominent Virginia
families
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
SuItan's adroit Move

LONDON, April 26.-The tantinople
correspondent of The Daily Mail, says:
in addition to rebuilding the American
structures at Kharput, the Sultan has
found way Of paving the idemnity by
ordering a cruiser TO be built in the United
States, the cost of which will include the
$4,000 claimed. By this adroit move he
has proposed to shelve the question of
principle and TO avoid giving the Powers
g pretext for pressing their claims"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
NICARAGUA CANAL
Concessions TO Maritime Company
Cancelled

WASHINGTON, April a6.-The
Nicaraguan Government has finally can
celled the concession OF the Maritime
Canal Company TO construct a Ship canal
across Nicaragua. This is the result OF
proceedings covering a period of nearly
seven months. The original concession
would have expired October 9th last, but
the company applied for an extension of
the period and carried its appeal through
various stages, including a demand for
arbitration.
The iNicaraguan Government admitted
the obligation TO arbitrate the matter and
appointed Its arbitrators, the company be-
ing notified that in accordance with the
common law of nations it must name
Nicaraguans as arbitrators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

Involve us in a bloody and terrible war
We cannot believe, as we have said
that there is a anything in this. Russia has
nothing whatever to make out OF a con-
ilict with rs. and in making this demand
upon Turkey VIC are not threatening any
interest whatever of Russia 1t would,
therefore, in our opinion. be a supreme
ac: OF folly upon i,er part to intermeddie
in the AFFAIR, but IF she does intermeddle
she must be made TO understand once for
all that her interference with us will not
be tolerated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
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Danyiiie Primary.

DANVILLE, yA...Aprn 26.-Special.-In
the Democratic primary for the nominal
ton of city officers here to-day there
was no contest save for councilmen These
officers were nomina ted: Mayor. II. Harry
Wooding; Clerk ofCourt. VIM. Ftlson;
Communicating Attorney, Thomas Ham
lin; City Sergeant, Phi. Roissea u.
Half the council membership We're re-
nominated. They are: r. A. Bendail IA
Fox, j. T. Moore, e. l.. Swain. j.. II
5Schooltield, John W. Carter, a. D. Gle
.ment and Thomas w. Lanier. n omi-.
nation is euniYaleut.to election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
SEIZED CATTLE AND HORSES
This Punishment Melted Out 10 Those
Who Broke Faith.

BLCEAIFONTEIN, April 26.-General
Pole-Carew's force are seven miles north
Of DeWet's Dorp to-day. They are dis
appointed at the failure to surround the
Beers, but believe the march will have
good effect on the Free Skaters. The lat
ter. trusting to British leniency, had
PLAYED the game of pretending to sur
render and of taking every opportunity
to fight Wherever he found Free Staters
who had broken the oath, General Pole
Carey seized tlleir cattle and horses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
Negotiations With the Porte Trans
cerrad to Washington.

Cc,NsrANrTNoPLE, Wednesday, April
25.-The negotiations between the United
States and the Porte regarding the Aneri-
can indemnify claims have again Oeen
transferred here. United States Charge
d'Anaires Griscom yesterday handed to
Twfick Pasha, Minister of Foreign At
fairs, a note based on instructions ne had
received from Washington, doubtless de-
handing prompt payment of the tnden-
nifty.
Another trade, issued April 18th, orders
Rear-Adniral Ahmed Pasha to proceed to
America in order to study the construc-
ton Of battleships.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
MISSIONARY SERVICE.

Last night q missionary service was
held, with a fairly good congregation
The speakers were Introduced by Rev.
Preston Nash. Rev. s s. Hepburn, who
has been nineteen years in Hanover c0un-
~, spoke on Diocesan Missions
Rev. E. L. Goodwin, of ST. Marks, made
a very strong appeal for foreign mis-
sions. At the meeting yesterday morning
Rev. W. \. Barr. of Monumental, preach
ed a splendid sermon on the Church
and the address was considered one OF the
finest ever heard in Richmond. The ses-
sion of the Convocation will close this
morning at IL o'clock with the business
meeting No devotional exercises will be
held. At night, contrary to the published
notice, the service Will not he held.
EPWCR'TH LBAGUERS MEET
AT the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton last night was held one of the most
enthusiastic meetings YET held relative
to the coming State Conference of Ep-
worth Leaguers to be held in June. This
was a joint meeting of the Union Coun-
ell and the local Executive Committee.
and was largely attended.
Tt was decided to hold q grand rally of
the Leaguers of Richmond and Manches-
ter preparatory for the State Conference
at BrOad-Street Methodist Episcopal
Church on Thursday night next at SIS
O'Clock. The object of this meeting is TO
June meeting and the methods to be used
in making it a success. Quite an in
terestng. programme has been arranged.
Rev. j. L. Gross will remain over the
Sabbath at the First Baptist Church.
The services yesterday were largely at
tended. At the morning meeting the sub
ject was, The Holy Spirit in His ReIa-
tons to the Christian Life and Service
AT night the sermon was on Excuses
lection of Christ" The usual services
Will be held to-day at 11:3o n. NJ. in the
parlor and at I. NJ
MISS COOK AT UNION STATION.
East-End Union of the Eoman's Chris
tan Temperance Union heard an address
by Mrs. Lee GIencora Cook delivered at
Union Station Methodist Church.
Miss Cook held the rapt attention of the
audience for nearly an hour An after
meeting was held at which preliminary
steps were taken looking to the formation
of a '.Y'' on Church Hill.
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH.
A handsome lot in Fatrmount has been
purchased by the congregation OF
Towards Grove Baptist Church. The
new Church will cost about $S.0oo and VIII
be begun within the next few weeks
The new building viii be amply provided
with seating capacity, and will be
valuable addition TO that rapidly-grow-
ing and beautiful suburb. The present
congregation numbers about 80 persons.
which viii be materially increased by the
change OF location.
The sociable of Holy Trinity Chapter,
Brotherhood of St Andrew. held at the
residence of Mr. Conway II. Gordon, No.
SO Yves. Grace Street, Wednesday night,
was a most enjoyable affair. About thirty
persons were present and a most pleasing
musical programme was rendered. Those
participating were Mrs. Henry T. Melo-
nev. Mrs. Conway n Gordon, Mrs Hor-
ace Slater, the Misses Shelton and Bid
good and. Mr.. Eugene Jones. Major James
II. Capers was to have sung, but made
happy and felicitous address instead,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

II Hobart Nichols. editor OF the fne
Arts Catalogue Of the Paris Exposition,
returned from Paris on
Art at fa!is the st. Paul. He gives
IApos't'o''' glowing accounts Of the
United States exhibit of tine arts at the
Exposition. He says that in spite of the
fact that the Americans have met with
many obstacles, they are only second to
France in point OF readiness. 1t is safe
to say that when all is completed the
United States exhibit of fine arts VIII
be second to none. The Grand Palais des
Beatlx Arts will probably be the last
building TO be finished, as it is to be
permanent structure. but when MI Men
OILS left Paris worlNnen We're busy night
and day, and he thought 1t would pe COM
pleted by May 18th.
While the space allotted to the United
States for fine arts is far from adequate,
it is fully as great as other nations have
received. and much superior 10 most OF
them in point of location, which is a mat
ter Of much Importance.
a special from Wymore, Neb-, says:
.sThe tornado which devastated this
section yesterday was
me sa'nsa'9n the most picturesque af-
ope'ea' fair ever witnessed in
the State. Though no loss Of life re-
suited. as far as reports thus far indi-
cate, forests were rooted up by the mile.
Great holes were dug in the newly
ploughed fields and wire fences were rip
ped up by the, thousands of feet. The
most extraordinary freak Of the twister
occurred on the farm of John Wells, ten
miles south. There the snout Of the big
cloud switched about in a flfty-acre
field. striking no less than a dozen times.
1t seemed to be whirling around in that
space for several minutes. Every place
where the snout struck a hole from ten
to fifteen feet deep and covering thirty
square yards was made and the dirt
carried into the heavens in great streams.
The soil descended in the form of mud
showers ten miles further north. and the
houses around Wymore were spattered
with it. Much stock and poultry were
killed.
We judge from this that the presiden-
tial campaign in Nebraska has about
opened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
CANCER BACILLUS FOUND

\ German Professor Claims to Have
Made This Discovery.
BERLIN, April 26.-Professor Maxfml-
ian Schuelter claims to have discovered
the cancer BACILLUS. A bacteriologist
journal gives a detailed description of
the appearance and development Of the
bacillus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
IN INTEREST OF SKATER
Bill hooking to His Appointment as a

Bill hooking to His Appointment as q
NIaloT-Generai.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Bur-
rows introduced a bill in the Senate to-
day authorizing the President to select
from the retired list of the army an officer
not above the rank briSadler-general,
who may have distinguished himself dur
ing the war with Spain in command of.
a separate army, and appoint him to be
made Encouragement on the retired list.
The bill is in the interest OF General
Shafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Suddenly Ill.

DR.. Charles L. Steel while on she staga
at the Academy of Music Hast night. was
taken suddenly very i'll. Later he wns
taken to his home. No. 5UT East Main
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

Tim Kearns and Jack powney are liable
TO be matched to fight again within a
short time as Downey is not satisfied
wifi, their last unee.ia..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
TUFTS Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.

Save Your Money
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many dollars in doctors bills
willsurely cureall diseases
ofthe stomach. liver or bowels;
No Reckless Assertion
For sick headache, dyspepslas
malaria, constipation and bilio-
usness, a millionpeopleendorse
TUFTS Liver PILLS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
RADIO AL CHANGES
ARE ADVOCATED
Convocation Committee Declares the
Penitentiary is a Disgrace.
CONDITION OF THE CELLS.
More Room Badly Ncedcd-Nieetin:
Of the Epworth Eeasuers-Bap-
list Delegates TO the Conven-
tion-Reiisious News.
CONDITION OF THE CELLS.

Seventeen of the twenty-one active
members of the Richmond Convocation
were present at the business meeting art
ST Andrews Church yesterday afternoon
and much important business was trans
acted Rev Dr. Landon r. Mnson read
a very interesting paper on the Best
Methods of Pastoral Work Among the
Poor and Sick of the Congregation The
Committee on Vacant Churches reported
that only two churches were vacant
ST. Paurs, of this city, and ST. Peters,
of New Kent.
rhe Penitentiary Committee. consisting
of Revs. r. ~ Goodwin, Landon h;
Mason, D. D., bowman, Martin anu
Hepburn. made very interesting report.
| was in substance the same as that OF
the committee authorized by the Cover
nor some time ago to investigate condA-
tions at the Denitentary-
The committee reported that they had
had every facility in making their eX-
animation and seemed to find that the
only very serious matter, and that Which
needs a prompt and radical change, Is
the condition OF the cells. Eight men were
found in cells which would barely ac-
conuodate two The immortality incident
to such crLwding was worse than feared
This condition was admitted by botn OH
GERS and men as horflo!e' anu d u4sSi'Ie
to the State.
The officers of the penitendary had no
power to control this, and the RESPONSE
ibiIfty rests upon the Legislature TO pro-
vide more room for such large numbers
CT men.
The women's department is entirely
different There Is ample room and the
places are clean and we'll kept.
The food might 5be, and perhaps should
be, improved. Some men get better food
by getting extra pay for overtime, out a
large number are compelled to take the
prison fare But it must be said that as
a body OF men the prisoners looked very
well and the death rate is reported as
small
It was recommended by the Conyocat ton
that a report of the existing conditio"s
at the pehitentiary be presented TO the
Episcopal Council that meets 1t Char-
lottesville on May 18th The rlatter w:Il
hereafter be. pushed right along, and it
is the opinion Of the convocatto1 that
much good can be accomplished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

After looking over Mr.. Aycock's pic
lures in the newspapers, the Newport
News Cva) Herald suggests that the
people of North Carolina will hesitate
before electing for their Governor q 2.
man who wears rundown collar and
shoe-string tie. The people of Norts
Carolina have done stranger things
than this 1t was once prophesied that
they would never elect "a boW.iegsea
man Governor, and yet in 1855 both OF
the candidates we're bow-legsed ana
they had to.-Charlotte Observer.
1t must have been amusing to see such
men running for Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
THE GOLD MOVEMENT.

rs there is some talk of gold exports.
the following ligures relating to the gold
movement may be interesting:
In the first week of January last 5000
COO was shipped to England. and since
then ss.eaa.coo has gone to South America
and $500 to the West Indies. In April
OF last year there was slight excess
of gold imports, but in the same month
of 1897 the excess Of gold exports over
imports was s5600coo. In previous years
during the month of April excess Of gold
exports over imports was: 1895, S26oo,o2e;
1921, $4,000: 1853. s1S,3oo0Go; 1892 $780,
CO., and 1891. s1S,9oo,0oo
If Europe is in need of gold this coun-
try was never in better condition to supply
the demand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

All Subscriptions by mail payable IN al
vance. Watch the Label on your paper
yoI,r s,,bscrintion expires. SO you can re-
new before the paper IS stopped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
TEE SUNDAY TINES, si.ao year

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ed in two PARTS. SI.U0 a year by mali
anywhere in the United states.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

The Times is always indebted TO tgienos
who favor II with society items and per.
sonals. BUT mast urge that all such De
sent oreT the signature OF the sender
All unsigned communications VIII Dc re-
jected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

BUREAU, 1l21 HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
CI1RRElNT TOPICS.

II. Hobart Nichols. editor of the Fine
Arts Catalogue Of the Paris Exposition,
returned from Paris on
Art al Tasis the St. Paul. He gives
E.nnsitinn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS S. c. HUTCHINSON, 4 LOMbARI
STREET
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

Rev. w A. Barr will leave on Mon
day morning to conduct a mission in Bed
ford City for Rev. Dallas Tucker, rector
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-07

Pretty, inexpensive mats to protect
the table from hot dishes may be made
from a thin board. some linen. muslin
or silk, or any desirable material, and
some lace. Get thin. smooth board.
such as dress goods are wrapped
around and cut 1t to the size preferred.
Cut the linen the same size allowing for
a seam. The upper piece to cover the
board may be hem-stitched or other
wise ornamented. For the under side
a plain machine sewn hem will suffice.
Now sew the upper and lower pieces
together, leaving one end open, into
which the board DIETER painted white)
is slipped. Pretty linen or other lace
should be sewn on where tine twu
pieces are Joined. The lace may be
put on plain except for little fullness
at the corners. These mats are much
better than crocheted ones, as the heat
cannot possibly penetrate through
them, and when the covers are soiled.
the boards may be slipped out and the
covers washed. Though fashion has
decreed that table-mats shall no longer
be used, many housewives. who value
their taple-tops refuse to discard them.
at least on ordinary occasions.-M. M.
D.. in Montreal Family Herald.