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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

Of etiquette fer q naval officer to criticise
the navies of other countries. He grew
enthusiastic, however, over the navy OF MS
own country.
Our navy is small now" he said, "but
what vessels We have are excellent. We
are building UP navy by degrees. At
present we have nine ironclads tbattle-
ships, four cruisers, twenty-five torpedo
boats, four torpedo boat destroyers, five
transports. and four training ships. The
Presidente Sarmiento. the newest and
largest of the training ships. is fitted with
every convenience. We have three pianos
aboard. every room is lighted with elec-
tricity, and we even have q printing ma
chine on board and print newspaper.
He showed a copy of the paper, small,
fourpage affair. but very neatly dressed.
1t is called "El Sarmiento," and is devoted
entirely to the events which happen on the
ship. The copy was dated July 3, 1888
independence Day in the Argentine Re-
public. Among the articles was an ed
itorial on THE Changing of Dates in
| Crossing the Meridian" report Of visit
from Vice Admiral Robert Fitzroy of the
British navy, and another article headed
Our Stay in Honolulu" which told of a
banquet on board the ship. Among the
guests on that occasion were: Mott-Smith
and wife. Procurator General Cooper and
wife, United States Consul General Hay
wood and wife, Capt. Charles Fremont
Pond, U. S. N. Commander j. S. Merry.
u. S. N, Senoritas All Fong, Miss Mary
Caldwell Burke, Mrs. T. NJ. Hitch. and
others. One column was headed Gossip
and another Varieties" Half page was
devoted to history of the frigate and
gave details of her construction. The
sailors contributed short stories and jokes,
which were printed under the head of va
rieties. but the bulk of the news was re-
ported by the cadets.
The cadets are all expert fencers. They
have maitre d'arms, whose sole duty it
is to give fencing lessons. He is NJ. Cor
vina, graduate of the Royal Academy OF
Fencing in Rome. The professor of box
ing as he is known on board ship, is
Mike Collins. a local champion of San
Francisco. At Hongkong Mike was Chal-
lenged by the champion of an English
man-of-war. He accepted and the contest
took place at a public hall In Hongkong in
the presence of the British and Argentine
officers and cadets Mike delighted the ar
gentinos by thrashing the Englishman
thoroughly and knocked him out in the
fifth round. There are two music teachers
on board, one of whom is the ships band
master. They have an excellent band
There Is also teacher of languages.
Despite their hard work. the cadets say
lin SPANISH that they have had "a bully
time" since they left home. They will
leave New York in about two weeks, and
after day or two at Hampton Roads they
will sail for Buenos Ayres. They expect
to arrive there early in September. Their
cruise will then have lasted twenty-one
months. Next year those cadets who are
successful in passing their examinations
will be appointed to vessels in the Argen-
tine navy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
PFEFFER WINS HIS SUIT.
New York Baseball Club Must Pa,
Him SGS5.

The suit of Fred Pfeffer against the
New York Baseball Club. which has been
pending in the courts Of that city for some
time, was settled in the Supreme Court be-
fore Judge Scott in favor of the plaintiff.
The suit grew out of the suspension Of
Pfeffer as a ball player. Pfeffer was Sc
cured from the Chicago Club. $1,000 being
paid for his release, and he signed con-
tract to play with the New York Club at
salary of S2,400 for the season, begin
ming April 1, and ending September 30,
1896. He reported to the New York Club
for duty and after playing two games vas
laid off Indefinitely without pay for the
reason, as alleged. that he was not in good
physical condition.
President Freedman refused to release
him or to pay him his salary. hence The
suit. In rendering his decision Judge
Scott gave judgment for $685.. the differ
ence between Pfeffer's contract price and
what he had earned elsewhere after his
suspension. with an addition Of $50 at:or-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
Arlington and Mount Vernon.

A very pleasant way of spending part
of Sunday is to take the electric trains of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway and go TO Arlington. The
beautiful National Cemetery is looking its
prettiest now. Sunday is the most popu-
lar day in the week for visiting Arlington,
because the fare is reduced on the electric
trains. Round trip tickets will be sold at
reduced rates today. Electric trains leave
the station at Thirteen and Half Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue every half hour
for Arlington, making the trip In fifteen
minutes. These electric trains are also a
quick and attractive route to Mount Yer
non. the home and tomb OF Washington.
Trains leave for Mount Vernon every hour
from 10 O. IN. to 3 p. m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
Wildwood.

Tomorrow commences the sixth week Of
vaudeville at Wildwood. and the bill prom
ises to be the most excellent that has yet
been provided. This resort has become de-
servedly popular. and it has been pro-
nounced the success of the season by lis
large number of patrons. Visitors are i'm
pressed with the natural picturesquensss
of wildwood. with its wooded walks, purl-
ing streams crossed by rustic bridges, and
with the many improvements and conve-
niences that have been provided The
management are successful in their efforts
to cater to the best elements. Nothing o.
jecticaable, either in the class OF enter
tainment provided. or in the conduct OF
those who visit the place has been or viii
be tolerated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
TO HIRE DETECTIVES.
Farmers Near WiIkcsbnrre to Run
Down IL Desperate Gang.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, June ga mass
meeting of the farmers along Kitchen
Creek, in Paramount township. this county.
will be held on Monday to raise 5000 to be
used in hiring a detective 10 get evidence
against the four masked men who tortured
and robbed aged Edward Moore and his
wife there a week ago. The old people are
Just recovering from the assault.
The gang is supposed TO be composed OF
a number of men who have been terrorizing
the neighborhood for several months Last
Wednesday night the Unityville postoftice
was raided and though the robbers got only
a few stamps they carried lot OF pro-
visions from the store.
Farmers have missed sheep lately AMI the
detectives think the gang is well hidden
somewhere in the woods waiting for the e1-
element to die out. The district Is twelve
miles from the nearest railroad and in
wild region.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
CLAIMS NO RESIDENCE.

w. s. Taylor ReEisters in nm I'm
usual Way at Atlantic City.
ATLANTIC CITY, June 23.-W S. Tay'
lor, of Kentucky, arrived here this morn
ing. and registered at Hotel Brighton, with
no residence recorded. He refused to SEE
any newspaper men and became excited OF
being approached.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

ney's fee. John NJ. Ward. the famous cd
time ball player, was the attorney for the
plaintiff.
The decision of Judge Scott is con:ii-
cred great victory for the ball players.
who are proposing to fight the reserve rule
and other Objectionable features OF their
contracts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
NO TRACE OF MURDERER.
The Slayer of n Woman Believed to
Have Been Lynched.

Ihe singer Oh IL W ONfuh betieNcu u
Have Been Lynched.
NEW ORLEANS. June 23.-Mrs. Re-
becca Coates, wealthy woman living six
miles from Springfield. Livingston Parish,
was murdered yesterday on her farm. The
body of the woman was discovered by her
grandson. and the neighbors were notified
Some thirty men visited the place. searched
the premises and discovered Frank Gil
more, q white man, concealed in one of the
outhouses. He attempted 10 escape, but
was captured.
He made feeble defence, saying he had
come TO the house to see Mrs. Coates about
some blowing. An examination of Gil
more left no doubt of the mans guilt, and
the men who had charge of him voted 10
lynch him off in the woods.
No news has been received from them
since, but II is believed that he was
lynched. Gilmore was a man OF good fam
lily, but black sheep.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

In order to see how closely your opinion will
agree with your !r.nds' expressions about the
qualities Of Heorich's beer, phone 63;, Arlington
Bottling Co, for case. haerzen. Senate, or
Lager will give yor satisfaction because they are
brewed OF the best malt and hops and have proper
matured age
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

A splendid assortment of the finest
Ail-over Embroidery. q inches wide.
in sheerest Cambria and Swiss-and
the widest possible range OF styles and
effectS-the most elaborate to be
municipalities that have al nor
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yard. for. Observation-Disclosures. w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

Superior qualities in Cambria. Swiss,
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and Insertings to match. A fine range
Of the most popular patterns, includ-
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which are in such popular demand.
The best and choicest styles OF
the season. Widths range from Z or
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

The isest quality Embro.deries; in
servings. and edgings IN Cambria.
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Irish Point and pretty open effects. A
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1sc to Csc a yard. ~
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

100 rolls of extra heavy seamless
China and Cotton Warp japanese Mat
tings-in tie choicest and most de-
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this season. Guaranteed double dyed
and strictly reversible. Close woven
and good wearing. Qualities which
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
g22-24-26-28 7th St,
Running through to 7o4-e KSt
The seasons browning values
in embrOideries come
tomorrow.

As Standardization to the sale OF
travellers samples Of Ali-overs, we
shall offer some extraordinary values In
Embroideries. Importers have been re-
iieved OF surplus stocks at the most
advantageous prices-with the result
that We can quote values beyond the
range of all competition. Never have
such tempting values been spread out
before you.
An immense assortment Of fine quail
ity Cambria and Swiss Embroideries.
Edgings. and Insertings to match, In
widths ranging up to 4 inches-and an
endless variety OF the most desirable
patterns. Qualities which al Azc
ways sell at Sc and 10c yard l6I
Monday Observation-Disclosures. TO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

IS rolls of the finest quality of Mat
tings that cross the ocean-in heaviest
seamless Chinas and genuine Linen
Warp japanese kinds; extra fine woven
and double dyed 1S0-warp. Hand
soonest effects, including car
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Qualities which never sell else orc
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24
."The.sDependabIe
Store"
Mating prices have been
sharply reduced for
clearance.

We won'tIiwaiv until the season is
over before reducing Mating prices
but begin now when the demand is at
its height Beginning tomorrow We
shall inaugurate a clearing sale with
price reductions that will quickly put
to fight our surplus stock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-24

40 rolls of heavy quality seamless
China Mattings. in splendid assort-
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checks, plaids. and stripes. Closely
woven kind-N0T the cheap. loose
weave kind that others offer at similar
prices. Every yard is fresh 11lH
and new. Tomorrow IZ3C
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
THIRTY-sECOND DISTRICT.
Splendid Work of Chairman John c.
Parker and Col. Fcnfon Day.


SUI FODk, VA, May H5.-Special-
Semi-official returns from 80 out of "a pre-
cincts in the Thirty-Second Senatorial
District give a net majority of 1913 tor
the convention. The unheard-from pre-
cincts Will likely increase the convention
side of the proposition.
In Nansemond four precincts went for
a convention and eight against, leaving
a majority of 147 against. There is talk
of one big anti precinct being thrown out
at the official count.
Nine precincts out Of eleven in Isle Of
Wight give 524 majority for a convention
The most remarkable point over there
was Carroliton. where the vote was 10 to
0 for a convention.
Smithtield. the chief town, went 213 10
10. the same way. No precinct that has
reported in Isle Of Wight went against
the convention
Nine precincts out Of eleven in South
ampton give 942 majority for a conven-
ton. The whole vote will be about LOCO.
Southampton Is the county Of which the
Hon. John c. Parker is chairman. The
returns verify the political sagacity of
Chairman Parker, in Southampton, and
Colonel c. Fenton Day, in Isle OF Wight.
In printed interviews last week Mr.. Park
er named his county's majority at 1000,
and Colonel Day claimed between 500 and
600. Both We're almost absolutely correct.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
SOUTHERN PRESBYIERIANS
Opposition to Hymn Nearer My God
to Thee.


ATLANTA, May 25.-The General AS
senlbly of the Southern Presbyterian
Church decided tonight to raise fund OF
81 Goa, Goa Twentieth Century fund-Wlth
which to endow the educational insttu-
tons of the Church.
The Assembly will adjourn sine die To-
morrow. :,
ATLANTA, GA, May 25--Rev @ n
Van Houten. of Manchester, Va, led the
devotional exercises at the morning ses-
sion.
Stated Clerk Alexander announced that
he had a communication asking this BODY
to extend moral support to woman sui
frage A motion not to receive the COM
munication prevailed.
The report of the standing Committee
on Sabbath Observance was read and
modified mildly; the report of the perma-
nent Committee on Sabbath Observance
was submitted several days ago.
The Committee on Narrative recon-
mended that the pastoral letter be handed
down to all the churches in the Assembly.
Adopted.
The report of the standing Committee
on Bible Society, and that OF Systematic
Benevolence were read and adopted. The
report of the special committee on hymn
books was adopted but not until Elder
A. w. Leland had registered an objection
to the hymn Nearer My God to Thee,
contained therein, on account of its being
written by a Unitarian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
SECRET WEDDING.
Noble Russian Marres First, Then
Asks Parents Consent.

Asks Parents Consent.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 24-News has
just TRANSFERRED of a romantic secret we'd
ding on the Sunday after Easter a a
modest little church in a suburb of the
capital. Those united were Prince Henri,
of the noble family of ayn-Wittgenstein-
Sayn, and Mile E. Nabokoff, maid of
honor to the Empress, and daughter of
NJ. D. n. Nabokoff, Minister of Justice
under Alexander II.
Young Prince Henri lived on his fathers
estate, a few hours ride from st. Peters
burg He had for immediate neighbors
the Nabokoff family. Last winter the
Prince made the acquaintance Of NJ.
Nabokoffs two younger daughters,
charming girls of twenty-five and eigh-
teen years, respectively, and soon became
betrothed to the older.
Foreseeing great and serious difficulties
on the part of their parents, the young
couple dissembled their intentions, and
agreed on a secret marriage. The Prince
found priest willing to perform the
ceremony It was arranged that his
fiancee should go into town with q. gov
+. erness and her younger sister to pass a
few days with her father. who happened
to be in town. Instead, the bride went
to the church, where the groom was
waiting with four witnesses, and their
marriage was celebrated in accordance
with all rites of the orthodox Greek faith.
The newly-married pair then went TO
the brides mother and at her feet sought
and found forgiveness. Her father also
eventually yielded. The Prince and his
bride have left for Meran, where they
hope to obtain the pardon Of the Princes
parents.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
Wants Fer Husband Dead.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., May 25.-Mrs-
Catharne Whalen will have a hearing
before Surrogate ILLS to-day, who will
consider her application to have her hus-
band, James W. Whalen. declared dead,
in accordance with the statute providing
that a person is legally dead VINO has
disappeared for seven years. In 1880
Whalen went to Cripple Creek, Col. He
struck gold. Money Flowed home in nu-
merous letters for a year. Then it all
stopped. and efforts to locate Whalen have
been fruitless. The application will be
opposed by blood relatives of Whalen, who
are contending for a legacy of $4,000.
recently left him by an aunt. Usually
such cases are not contested, and it may
be that Whalen or recent photographs
OF him will be produced, as his relatives
claim to have a surprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
Plain Points on Personal Purity.

The men of Richmond will have privi-
lege of hearing a man who knows what
at o'clock. in Young Mems Christian
Association Auditorium. DR.. George F.
Hall. of Illinois. the noted author, lec-
rurer and orator, Will address the men S
nlass-meet:ng. taking for his theme plain
Points on Personal Purity" DR.. Hall
has written. most helpful book on this
In addition to this, he is one of the finest
speakers in the country
Mass-meetins for boys in the auditorium
speak, and will tell of 1.-THE Most Sue
cessful Boy in the World Three hun
dred boys are wanted for this meeting.
The Workers Bible Training Glass will
meet in the parlor at 5:15, and all men
are welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
BOERS RETIRING
SOUTH OF YAAL
Continued from First Page.)

ing a demonstration at kreksport when ne
arrives. opposite that railway terminus
General Hutton's column is in the neigh
borhood of Vredeport, where it threatens
the enemy's right flank
The best opinion is that the next big
enga cement will be fought just south OF
Johannesburg, and that the hSht thefe,
and possibly one at Lang Mex VIII
nrove the last pitched battles of the war
The Ia test indications almost point to the
Ia tter being the more stubborn of the
two 1t is hoped here that General Butler
will delay until Lord Roberts is able to
detach a force to seize Heidelberg ana
sever railroad communication between
johannesburg and Laing's Mex.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
To Ask FaYors.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 25.-The
State of Indiana will be called upon To-
day to ask two favors Of Governor Beck
ham, of Kentucky. Governor Mount will
ask him to recognize requisition for ts.e
return Of man to this State who is
wanted in Lawrence county A company
OF soldiers. located ut Madison belonging
to the Nat!oaa! Guard. desires to oartic.-
pate in demons tratlng at Louisville. KEN
lucky, In honor Of the Confederate sci
{diers. Following the usual y, Adj;
sjutant-General Gore will ask the RMS
sion OF Governor Beckham to permit them
to pass through Kentucky on their Bay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
VIRGINIA SAILORS.
The NavaLNIilit:a Nyon't Cruise on the
u. S. s. Prairie

WASHINGTON. May 25-The Virginia
Naval Militia is the last to fall out Of
line. Notice was received at the Navy
Department to-day from the Adjutant
General of the State that the naval militia
would not be able to make its regular
cruise this year on board the United
States Steamer Prairie
The excuse assigned is that the organi-
"a ton finds its resources fully taxed by
the necessity of manning and vancouver
ing the converted yacht Siren, which was
loaned by the government.
The wholesale OBJECTIONS among the
naval militia are expected to lead the
Navy Department TO renew its efforts to
secure from Congress legislation for the
creation of a national naval reserve which
can be relied upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
The APPOMATTOX
AT PETERSBURG
The Prospect for the Diversion
Scheme is Bright,
COMMITTEE IN SYMPATHY
A Couple Who Cauld Not Get Lii
cense TO Marry, and the Reason
Why-Isosa Bonner Acquitted
in the Hastings Court.

PETERSBURG, VA. May 25.-special.-
Captain Carter R. Bishop, the most en-
,thusiastic CT ali the workers in benai1 OF
the diversion scheme. by which II IS
proposed to change the course OF ttesnee
water in Appomattox River, says that the
prospects are brighter now than ever De-
fore for the success of the scheme.
The Committee on Rivers and Haroors
Of the House Of Representative mas pre-
scented an emergency bill, which was FasS-
ed, providing for a resurvey a.io is
estimate of the cost OF the proposeu VIZ n.
The cause for this action is the fact
that the first estimate (about Soo.C0O was
excessive, and the government engineer
believes the work can be done Tor nan
that amount.
MORE PUSH.
The committee is thoroughly In SYM
pathy with the scheme, and the only
thing needed is more push on the part OF
the people of Petersburg.
Mr.. R. H Beasley, Of North Carolina,
didn't marry a Cockade City widow yes
,terday afternoon as was his expectation
when he came to Petersburg.
Mr.. Beasley's first wife got divorce
from her husband and the decree OF the
divorce does not allow the young man to
marry again in North Carolina.
The clerk in Petersburg would not issue
a license for the marriage of the couple
and thus far the only decision they have
reached is not to marry for the present
HUSTINGS COURT.
The Hastings Court was in session TO-
day.
Rosa Bonner (colored), who shot al hel
lover, John Thweatt. and wounded Will
liam Orange another negro, and who tried
to kill herself while IN Jail, was acquitted
John Clark and John Edwards, charged
with stealing a. watch from the person o.
j. F. Colvir, were also acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
New Men for shirbuilders.

NEWPORT NEWS. May Especial
Owner Harvey has secured four new
players fer the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Callahan. of Philadelphia; Fred. Weaver,
first baseman, of Richmond, md: In
fielder King, Of Allegheny; John b.
Stanley, pitcher, of Washington.
There was no game to-day on account
of rain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
Accident to a Boy.

Andrew Toney. a white boy, who lives
in Manchester, fell from wall at the
foo. OF Twe!fth Street yesterday at 500
O'Clock. The ambulance was called and
Dr.. Fisher treated him. He was sent
home.
The ambulance was called at P. NJ to
Johnson's Island. W. "A. Nixon (white)
mad injured his left hand IN some ma
left - 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
STATE LEAGUE.
Rain Again Prevented Any Games
being PLAYED

Rain was general throughout the State
on yesterday and prevented any of the
baseball games scheduled from taking
place. Eair weather is predicted for
to-day. and II is hoped Jupiter Pluvius
Will allow the teams to show what they
can do with the additions and changes
that have been made IN their composition.