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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Grace Episcopa1 Church presented a
beautiful scene last evening al the mar
Jtage of Miss Frances Gwynn Lyell and
Mr. George Armes Tower
Tie church was PRETTY decorated in
I.palms for the occasion The bride en-
stered the church with her father, and was
agowned in an exquisite embroidered white
asatin gown, brought from Manila by her
uncle, Dr. II. T. Percy, of the United
Estates navy, when he came back on the
sOIyrnpia. She wore a tulle veil. caught
with orange blossoms, and carried brides
roses. The color scheme was green and
iwillte and was carried out in the deco
rations and the gowns of the attendants
Miss Ame Price Lyell. sister Of the bride,
was gownei in beautiful green organdy-
little Miss Patty Stewart Lyell was flow
Ler girl. and wore a dainty white organdy.
The bridesmaids were Misses Mamie
oIaury Hill. Annie Gray. Mary CARING
jon Louise 81. join. Of Mobile, Ala:
Nell Price. Philadelphia: Annie Walker
Williamson of Washington, d C. They
all wore lace-trirnmed white organizes,
with green ribbon, and carried white car
nations. Mr.. Julien Bnford, jr., acted
as best man, and the ushers We're Nessrs-
w s. P Mayo, William A. Townes.
George Reid, F. P. Lyell, Charles Ken
non Norwood, Frank Tower P. st. George
Cooke and E. Victor Williams.
Rev. Landon r. Mason performed the
ceremony After. the ceremony an elegant
reception Will be held at the residence of
the brides parents, No. l02 West Grace
Street.
Miss Lyeli is the pretty and attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gwynn A,
Iyell. division engineer. who has charge
of the building of the new depot. Mr..
Tower is the vice-president and manager
of the -Rinford Company, and is
exceedingly popular in both business and
social circles.
Among the out-of-town guests who are
here to attend the wedding are MIR. and
Mrs. F. b. Price Mr.. and Mrs. 8. r.
+, Price, Mrs n. F. Fernon. Miss Carrie
Toler, Mr.. F. 3. Price. Jr.. all of Phila-
delphia: Misses Williamson, Mrs. Herbert
N. Wilson, OF Washington; Mr. and Mrs
j. n. Wilson. of New York.
Among the other invited guests We're:
Mrs John Williams. Misses Williams, Mr..
md Mrs. II A Williams. Mrs I. S. Tower,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.
Capt. John w ScIwan Loses Both
Feet hY an Unaccountabie ACCIDENT

CHARL VA, May 81
SpeciaL-Another large and enthusiastic
democratic mass-meeting was held here
last night, and stirring addresses were
made by prominent Democrats. There
will be some opposition in the city ana
county by the colored Republicans, but
the county will go in favor of conven-
ton. =
Captain John w. Schwan, of Baltimore,
who was on his way from Greenhrier
White Sulphur Springs TO Baltimore III
charge OF a train OIL contractors mate
rial over the Chesapeake and Ohio KAT
way was found about 2:30 this morning
near the Chesapeake and Ohio depot,
lying by the side OF the track, badly man
gled. LOW the accident happened 10 one
knows He was carried to the hospital
IN an unconscious condition. His left
foot was taken OFF, while his right leg had
to be amputated just below the knee,
and he now lies in a critical condition.
Captain Horace Harlow, of Richmond,
road foreman of engines on Chesapeake
ana Ohio Railway, last night, while pass
ing along Fifth Street. TELL over pair
of steps which extended to the pavement
and broke his arm.
General Thomas L. Rosser and Captain
Micaja Woods are very enthusiastic
over the great reunion of the old vets,
soon to be held in Louisville, Ky, and
are arranging for carrying Il large number
of 1.-The boys from Albemarle and their
brigade will leave here on the evening
Of the 25tf,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
MYSTIC SKRINERS.

Red Fee Caps and Tiger Claws Album
dant iii Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 22-The Mobiles OF
the Mystic Shrine had undisputed pos
session Of Washing ton to-day. Weather
favored the Ancients, and the city re-
.senbles modern Mecca in the height of
a plgrinrag e season.
Red fez caps with the tiger claw en-
blem of the Shriner are more in evidence
than the conventional headgear of the
American citizen, and many of the build
ings downtown look as though they had
been captured by an invading army Of
Saracsns. President Mckinley lent him
self to the demonstration and reviewed
the early morning procession from the
White House portico. When hundreds of
the Arab patrols in Oriental trappings
escorted Imperial Potentate Atwood to
the Columbia Theatre, where the Impe-
rial Council convened at 10 o'clock.
While the leaders of the desert clans
were busy in official council the ladies
of the visiting tribes were captured by
skirmishing party of the local Shrine,
imprisoned in trolley-cars and carried off
Nv force of arms over the desert wastes
of Washington for two hours ride tina
took in all the sights of the Capital City
The prisoners were refreshed at hotel
GASES en- route, and at II O'Clock were
surrendered to their lords and masters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

ASSEMBLY WORK
Continued from First Pagel


Bath. observance by the organization OF
the undenominational Sabbath league: also
al Wallace, N c., where the citizens
closed the postoffice on Sundays
The report was submitted by DR.. James
Stacey. Rev. T. H. Rice. and Dr. & z
BridenweN.
The report of the Committee on Publ
cation was docketed for debate. 1t showed
a surplus in the treasury.
EDUCATION.
The report of the Committee on Educa-
ton for the Ministry was read and dock
eted for discussion 1t contained the io'-
lowing:
The Executive Committee endeavored to
raise $4,000 for the work during the year.
Though failing in this and securing only
SIS 3S5 50. still the committee was able to
paw all appropriations in full and report
a balance on hand of S5,5os.D.
FEW OFFER FOR MINISTRY
Among the recommendations was the
following: That in view Of the decreasing
number of candidates for the ministry,
your committee suggests the Importance
OF urging upon all churches the duty of
seriously looking within their borders to
see II there may not be those VINO are
really called of God TO preach the word.
but who are refusing 10 respond, and that
ministers now in the work be urged 10
speak of the nobIest calling God ever Of
fers to men, and urge the first fruits IN
all their fields to inquire of the Lord If
He will not honor them by using them IN
the same work He gave His Son and holy
men of old
THIS afternoon the commissioners and
others attending the Assembly were pres
emit at the laying of the cornerstone or the
Ninth Presbyterian Church. on Peachtree
Street. AT the conclusion of the eere-
monies a reception was rendered the com
missioners at the residence of Mrs. j. VI.
High.
AT the night session DR.. r. H. Naile, OF
Greenwood S. c., presented report from
the Committee on Sunday Schools and
Young Peoples Society. 1t shows: Orti-
GERS and teachers, 1881; scholars enrolled,
l31 SOL; total enrolment, 1859 Total
contributions, $Sz,1G0: current expenses,
$5S, ISL; contributed for other objects. s28.
sl9: given for foreign missions, 1855;
home missions, S1,501.
Much time was devoted to review and
the needs of mission work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
THE CHARGES AGAINST NEELEY.
The Substance Cabicd from Havana TO
War Department.


\ WASHINGTON, May 22.-The War De-
partment received from General Wood,
at Havana, by cable, the substance of two
criminal charges to be preferred against
Neeley in. connection with the Cuban pos
tai frauds The department in turn, tele-
graphed the charges to District Attor-
ney Burnett, at New York, and declined
to make any statement as to their char
acter
The charges are on two counts. specify
ing the Illegal conversion Of public moneys
to the use of Nee!ey. In that case the
charges might be prosecuted in the United
States, and it may Zoe that it was the in
tention of the government officials to pro-
vide in Glat manner against possible
failure to secure the extradftion of Medley
to Cuba.
The charge Upon which Neeley is held
IN New York is of the very slightest char
acter so slight as to be subject TO grave
doubt as 10 its sufIicency against
writ of habeas corpus, being nothing more.
according to report. than an allegation
that Medley brought m:sapproEriatsd money
into the United States. Hence there IS
necessity for immediate strengthening the
case, not only with a view to extradition,
but also because it is desired to make
sure there shall be no miscarriage Of JUS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
MULES SHlPWRECKED
The Carthinia Aground With f,45o
of Them Aboard.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA. May 22.-The
British cruiser Proserpine and the govern
nent steamer Ready, which went TO the
relief of the Cunard Line steamer Car
thinia. ashore at Point Gravois, on the
south coast OF Hayti, with 40 mules on
board, returned this evening from the
scene of the wreck
II is understood that the Carthinia is
fas. on the rocky bank, and the vessels
sent to aid her could not reach her. II is
feared that the Carthinia is complete
wreck The Proserpine viii return 10 the
scene after coaling here. and will be fol-
lowed by the Ready with water for the
mules.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
REVISION OF CREED
Surprise Sprung on the Presbys erian
General Assembly,

Surprise Sprung on the Presbys erian
General Assembly
ST LOUIS. MO. May 22-Anticipatins
that the judicial Committee would make
its report on the McGiffert case at the
Afternoon session of the General Assembly.
the commissioners and AFOREMENTIONED
friends crowded the Dig building 70 its
utmost capacity.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures
submitted it's report on the revision of the
creed of the Presbyterian Church. For
this the assembly was not prepared, and
the matter caused intense suppressed ex-
element.
The committee recommended that the
whole matter be referred to committee
of fifteen. composed OF eight ministers
and seven elders, to be. appointd from the
Church at large By the moderator, 10
consider a restatement of doctrine and
report 10 the next assembly
No definite action, however, was taken.
and the matter was deferred until to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
SMALLPOX AT FALLS MILLS.
Tazcwell County Court to Try Three
Gases for. Nj urdeT

Tazcwell County Court to Try Three
Gases for Murder.
TAZEWELL, VA, May 22.-Special.-
Tazewell was visited last night by a
slight frost and to-day is very cool, re-
curing fires for comfort.
Judge Stuart received a telegram this
morning stating that there We're several
cases Of smallpox at Falls Mills. IN the
east end OF this county. and that some
thirty or forty citizens had been exposed
and asking Instructions. Judge Stuart
wired to Dr., Halter, of Pocahqntas
Va a member of the State Board
OF Health for the county of Tazewell. 10
go to Falls Mills and do what he thought
proper to prevent the spread of the dis
ease There has been only one death TO
date
The disease first made its appearance
among some Italians who had come there
from New York to work for the S. Wal
ton Company, contractors Of the n. and
w. Railroad. The citizens, not suspect
ing smallpox visited and aided the sick,
and this accounts for SO many having
County Court will convene tomorrow.
There are several criminal cases set for
trial. two or three of which are for
murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
MESSAGES OF PRESIDENTS.
The Senate Committee Makes It's Re
port Under Resolution OF April 10.


WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Senate
Committee on Printing TO-DAY, made re
port of its Investigation of the complla-
ton and publication of the Messages ana
Papers of the Presidents under the feso-
luton OF April 10Th last.
The committee find that Representative
Richardson devoted four years to COM
pilins and indexing the papers
at is not to be doubted, they say.
chat his labors were most aSSlduous, ana
that they consumed during this period
great amount of his time.
1t also is stated that he expended S',boo
of his own funds in securing assistance
in the preparation OF the index. w IN
reference to the claim OF. copyright the
committee say that Mr.. richardson does
not claim that it operates against the
Government but only as against all other
publishers.
On this point the committee express
the opinion that the prohibition IN the
printing act was intended to cover every
possible FORMS and they add that in
view of the debate. it is clear that Con-
eress intended 10 prevent precisely what
has happened-the copyrighting OF this
particular book If the services OF any
author or compiler employed by the Gov
eminent require to be compensated, pay
ment should be made in money, frankly
and properly appropriated Tor tl'a' pui-
The committee reviewed the donation
OF the plates of the work to Mr.. Richard
son. but they say that this was a mis-
take. and placed Congress in false
position.
contract with Publisher Barcus, the COM
uittea pronounced the contract unobjec-
tionable, but they criticise Barcus' meth
DDS as Questionable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

Mr. Robert Worth Binsham's name Will
be presented before the Convention or
Louisville for eommander-in-chief of that
order
President Alderman. of the Univer-
sity is the orator at Guilford College this
week.
To-day Colonel Robert Bingham, the
principal of the well-hnowu Btnghaufs
School, ut Asheville. is suggested In con
nection with the presidency OF the Uni
verSity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
A PRESIDENT WAN TED.
Trustees Looking for Il Successor to
Prof. Alderman

Since the resignation of President Alder
man. OF the University of North Caro-
lima, the trustees have been hunting for
some one to succeed him To-day one OF
tie trustees, Captain n. a. Ramsey, is
out in an open letter advocating the Sc
lection of James S. Manning. OF this
place, for the position. The claims of
several others viii be brought forward
The Town Council last night passed an
ordinance imposing 4 fine for eXpeetorat-
ing on the sidewalk.
The trustees of the Durham graded
schools have reelected Professor j. a.
Matheson, the present superintendent, to
succeed himself.
Tobacco receipts to-day were fair and
prices good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
1 his possession $3.50 worth of stamps

in his possession $500 worth OF STAMPS
unlawfrlny on March 9Th last. when he
was arrested in this city that day While
trying to dispose of same
It will be remembered that the post
office at Houston was burned en- the night
OF 9th Of February last. and there We're
indications of the building having been
robbed before it was burned The Gov
eminent is irving to faSten the crime
upon French. and are weaving about him
a strong chain OF circumstantial evidence
Some forty witnesses are here to tes-
tify. more than half OF them being from
Halifax county Va, where Mr.. French
resides. The testimony yesterday and to-
day related mainly TO matters connected
with French's arrest and events occurring
the two DAYS previous. The defendant
viii take the stana IN his own behalf
Tomorrow The trial VIII hardly end be-
fore Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
another Large Gathering.

The annual convention of the Epworth
Leagues of the State will be held here
next month, commencing on the 21st.
Rev Mr. Beauchamp. pastor OF Broad
street Methodist Church. has made pre-
parations for the entertainment of the
visitors in this city. There will be sew
eraI hundred in attendance at the con-
vention, and the sessions will be held at
Rroad-Street Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
PLAGUE IN MANILA
There Has Seen Steady Increase in
Number of Cases.

Num- Der OF cases.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Mail reports
from the Philippines show that there has
been a steady increase in the number Of
cases OF bubonic plague There were 80
cases in Manila during January, As dur
ing February, and Sc during March. Dur
ing the three months approximately 100
cases of 1errosy also were discovered.
Excellent work is being done by the Ma
Mia Board Of Health under the direction
of Major Ira Brown, in improving the
sanitary condition of the city and check
ing the progress Of the plague
The work of disinfecting the houses was
conducted so quietly and Systematically
that comparatively little opposition was
made by the residents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
JOHN POWERS ARRESTED.
kilograms from Barboursviiie Say
Trouble Is Probable.

FRANKFORT. ky. May John
Powers, brother of Secretary of State
Caleb Powers, was arrested in the noun
tains of Knox county. near Barboucsvilie
late last night on the charge of COM
plIcity in the murder OF Governor Goebel.
Powers was taken 10 Barhoursville. where
habeas corpus proceedings were begun to-
day.
kilograms have been received from
Barboursyille saying trouble over. the ar
rest is likely 10 occur The matter was
laid before Governor Beckham with
recommendation that troops be sent to
preserve order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
Colored Woman Hurt.

John Fauntleroy (colored) became in
volved in a dispute with a colored woc
man named Mary Anderson at No. SIS
North Third Street, last night, and struck
her with stone. She was treated and
left by DR.. ellis, of the ambulance corps.
and was not thought TO be very seriously
not been arrested. though the police were
looking for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
COLOMBIAN REVOLUTION.
Government Troops WIN Il Great Vic
tofy-Situation Serious.

tory-SitliatIon serious.
KINGSTON. JAMAICA, May 22.-Ad-
vices from Colombia, received to-day, say
Colon IS enlfete over the news of a big
government victory at Iebrija. Depart
rnent of Santander. Notwithstanding
this, it is added, the rebels in other de-
partments are making every effort 10
overthrow the government.
Carthagena and Baranquilla are prac-
tically in the hands of the rebels. AS
many of the leading officials of these
towns sympa thZe with the rebels cause
their fall cannot long be delayed
Panama is also reported to DE in crit
ical condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

after which the Imperial Council jour
neyed to the Seventh-Street wharf and
boarded one of the river steamers, which
carried them down the Potomac for
planked 'shad dinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
TRIAL OF C. R. FRENCH.
MANY witnesses Present from Halifax,

Nlny W ITTcsSes z Z csc1t0 = o111 a :,
BALTIMORE. ND, May especial
The second trial of Charles r. French, of
Houston, Va, began yesterday before
Judge Morris. of the United States Dis
Irict Court, and every inch of ground is
being contested by the DEFENDANTS coun-
.sei-Charlsss F.sHartleY. Esq, OF this city:
Hon. Wood Bouldin, of Halifax. and.
Charles Marshall Jr. Esq.,of Fauquier.s
Nr. French is being tried for having.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
THOMAS M'DERMOTT DEAD
Brother OF Maxine Elliott Killed Hi,

self III Frisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 222-Thomas
McDermatt, brother OF Maxine Elliott.
the actress, wife of Nat Goodwin. cam
mitted suicide to-day. Domestic troubles
led to dependency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
CHANGES OF PROFESSORS.
Many designations at St. NIary's a=ri-

RALEIGH, n. c., May 2o-Special.-
There viii be quite q different faculty at
st. Mary.s, and also at the agricultural
quite a number of teachers of both insti-
tutions having resigned.
Ex-Governor It. J. Jarvis Is here 10 ass
sist Democratic State Chairman Simmons
for the next few weeks in preparing cam
paign literature. -,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
Small Fire.

The Fire Department was called out
about 1 O'clock this morning To No. 2i0
West Leigh Street. There was small
blaze In the bathroom. Damage trtaiaS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

A delightful hay ride and dance was
given last evening at Lakeside by some
of the members of the JeeitrSon CiuD.
Later in the evening supper was served
Among those present were: DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Labenberg, Misses Nora Heller.
of Washington; Miriam LoVensleln, OIL
Philadelphia: Sara, Bremen, of Baltimore;
Carrie Wasserman, of Baltimore; Sadie
whitlock, Fanny D. Mitteldorfer, Marian
Rosenheim, Cornne Straus, Mabel Sycle,
Rosalie Held. Beulah and Harry Eichel
Eta and Lily Rosendorf, Pauline Simons,
Amelia hahnweiler, Norma Arnhelm, OF
Tarboro, N c.; Messrs. NJ. M. Mittei-
dorfer Albert Wise, NJ. NJ. Marcuse, s
NJ. Block, William Schwarzchild, Nose
Rose, Jean Constine, Barney Bowman
Leroy Cohen, Ellis Hutzier, Percy Myers,
Sam Rosendorf Milton Binswanger, Will
liam Arnhem, of Tarboro, n. C.; Lee
and Isaac Reinhemer, Sidney Lovenstein,
and others.
Miss Condo Bridges. of Ashland. is the
guest Of the Misses Bridges, on West
Main Street.
Miss Christie Poppenheim, who is the
guest of Miss Nina Randolph, will leave
for her home on Saturday.
MISS hOSelIe MSICtE, VIII pSSii
visiting Miss Mamie Gillian, is now the
guest Of Miss Eva Bowe.
Miss Lambert of Washington, who
mas been visiting Mrs. Chiles Mason
Ferrall left for her home to-day. Miss
Baird of Wheeling, w. Va. who is also
Mrs Ferralrs guest, will return to her
home the latter part OF the week
Representative Wise has named Miss
Henrietta Booth. of Carriers Grove, maid
of honor TO represent that district at
the Confederate Reunion, at Louisville
Mrs Fitzhugh Lee and her daughters,
who arrived in New York from Cuba
yesterday, are expected here brief
visit They will probably spend the sum
mer at Covington.
Mrs. Taylor, of Mt. Airy, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Beverly T. Crump.
Miss Mercer, of Williamsburg, who is
the guest of Mrs Mamie D. Werth, will
leave for her home the latter part Of the
week.
Mrs. c. H Langley and Miss Lang
ley OF Norfolk, who nave been the guests
Of Mrs. CnarleS bOSuti, ldES iStNiAiS't
to their home
Misses Virginia md Pickett Heth, vino
have been tie CUES IS of the Misses Tylar
al the Executive Mansion. left yesterday
sor their home ir Radford.
Miss Carrie Harnlan of Lexington. is
visiting Miss Ellis Glenn
Miss Davidson, of Maryland. and Miss
Margaret Strudwick. of North Carolina,
are the guests OF Mrs John w. Gordon
Miss Josephine Stiles will leave shortly
for Monroe county. where she will spend
some time.
Miss Susie Venable, Of Hampden-Sidney,
is the guest of Miss Carrie Lee Camp
bell
Miss Bowe will entertain at a tea
this afternoon, at her home, on West
Franklin Street in honor of her guest,
Miss Roselle MERCER.
The engagement of Miss Agnes Viii
lams. of Norwood, to Mr.. George Allen
Joynes. of Newport News. is announced.
The wedding will take place June 9Th at
the First Methodist Episcopal church, in
Norwood Miss Williams is the daughter
of the well-known attorney. William G.
Williams. and is a most attractive young
girl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

Miss Lille Reynolds and Mrs. L. A.
Haws, of Lithia Springs. Ga, are Wis
iting their sister. Mrs. Benz. S. Barker,
No 400 Floyd Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

Miss Bowe will entertain at a tes
this afternoon, at her home, on .WesI
Franklin Street. in honor of her guest,
Miss Roselle Mercier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

The Church Hill Branch of the Wo-
mans Christian Association viii meet
this afternoon at o'clock at the home
No 1903 East Franklin Street The mem
hers are urged to attend promptly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

The engagement of Miss Agnes VIII
liams. of Norwood, to Mr.. George Allen
.Ioynes. of Newport News, is announced.
The wedding will take place June 9Th at
the First Methodist Episcopal church, in
Norwood. Miss Williams is the daughter
of the wel-known attorney. William G.
Williams, and is a most attractive young
girl