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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
TROOPS BOLTED.
Those Remaining Fought Well and
Killed Many Boxers.

TEN TSIN, June 5.-A representative of
the Associated Press visited Huang Tsun,
on the Pekin-Tien-Tsin Railroad, to-day
and found that the station had been burn
ed and two bridges damaged. The officer
commanding the Chinese troops on duty
there said that 900 of his men had bolted
and only fifty remained These fought
well. killing a number of the Boxers. The
boiling troops were badly cut up in the
adjacent broken country.
1t is stated that sixty were killed or
wounded. Some of their bodies were re-
covered, frightfully mutilated.
Bands of Boxers are patrolling the
neishborhood, but have not interfered
with the party of the Associated Press
representative.
All the Chinese railroad employees are
deserving their posts, and the troops sent
10 guard the stations appear to be worse
than useless. a guard OF go sent to Feng
Tai bolted at Lu Kou Chao Yam when they
heard of the trouble al Huang Tsun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
SUSPECTED OF ROBBERY.
Cape Charles Posto11lce Robbed and
Arrests Made.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, June special.
Three men were arrested in Cristeld this
morning, on suspicion OF being the burg
lars that robbed the post-ofhce here last
Friday morning. The canoe found in
the bay answers the description of the
one in which three men We're seen to
cross Kings Creek Bay the morning after
the robbery
Considerable money, several pistols and
n post-ofice guide we're found on their
persons. They were located by the
Deputy-Sheriff of Somerset county in
clearinghouse and resisted arrest, but
were finally taken by q crowd of men.
disarmed and locked in jail 10 await
Identification. From descriptions received
here, many of our people think they are
the same gang that lay around here
several days prior 10 the robbery.
which is pathetic 10 a degree
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
coNFERRING OF DEGREES.

Prof. Chandler introduced the graduates,
and the degrees were conferred by Dr.
Nelson on the following young ladies:
Miss Annie Evelyn Bell, NJ. A; Mary
Beverly Hancock, of Chesterfield, NJ. A;
Maggie Turner, Wake Forest; Julia
Griffin Brown, Richmond: Lizzie Thom-
ason, Richmond: Hattie Lifsey, Empo-
ria Gay Broaddus, Sparta, Va; Gene
We've Petit Palmyra, Fluvanna county;
Bessie Clay Hogan, NJ. A, Richmond'
Beatrice Duncan, Goochland; Lucy BOW
ers. Caroline county; Alta Cooper. Rich
uond. Cornelia Merritt, Macon, Ga: Ora
Gle Davis, Richmond: Ashley Davis, Cor
louisville, and Mabel Lee, Emporia
Professor Boatwright, who had been in
vited to deliver the baccalaureate address
was unable to be present, having gone 10
Crozet to deliver an address there Rev.
Dr. w. p Hatcher, therefore. made an
address. in which he said: Il do not want
that time, but If you will give me
minute or two I will reply to the remarks
made by my friend a few minutes ago
One minute is to make my bow before
these beautiful graduates. May Coz pless
them. Another is to say WORD ABOUT Inc
college,
Dr. Hatcher said that the college was
about fifty-four years old, and was founded
by men like James Thomas and ]. B. Jeter
It was started the Richmond Female
Institute It's president was Professor
II. 4
to Professor John Harris connection with
the college, He paid a high tribute TO
DR.. Nelson by saying that ''the illustrious
and beloved friend never made but two
m!stakes-one was in getting sick and
! another was in calling me out tonight
NOT EASY TO DO.
OR. Nelson spoke OF the young laules
as having been a long time at college
and as having taken long time to make
the course. Unless you break in one OF
the side gates you cannot get through in
five minutes.
In referring to the remarks of DR.. Mel
son, the speaker said that the young ladies
ought to give him some of their flowers
for setting them right
"There ought to be a large lecture-room
at the college Richmond must make the
woman's College an institution worthy
of herself" contended the speaker.
DR.. Hatcher referred to what Rich
mond needs to make it the educational
center of the South. He paid tribute
to the Board # Trustees, and in doing SO
called their names as follows: John G.
Williams. j. D. Crump, C. W. Tanner
| and W. S. Forbes
Rev. DR.. Garlick made the closing
prayer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 5.-spe-
cial.-Richrnond took the game from
Hampton to-day at Rtversiew Park IN the
mini, inning, when Allen, who UP to that
time mad pitched superb ball, went 10
pieces. and the Colts pounded him at Will
II was a royal battle for eight 3nninGs'
neither side sending man across the
plate until that time. when Hampton. by
good playinS. caused Chandler TO cross the
rubber Richmond opened up in the nih.h
with much yehelnence, and. finding Alien.
son, hits. two-baggers and three-baSSers.
ali over the field When the smoke cleared
away five runs were tailed for the visit
ors. three of which were earned. Hampton
mad. n strenuous effort TO add to its lone
some one in their half of the ninth, nut
Roach. the twirler OF the Colts was IN
.-ircIbie and The Crabs went out in one,
Two three order The score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
ENGAGEMENT BEGINS.
Admiral Kempf Has Landed More
Men in China.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Secretary
of the Navy has received the following
cablegram from Admiral kempff, COM
manding the United States Steamship
Newark lying at the Taku forts at the
south of Pei Ho River, dated Taku, June
5th:
engagement has commenced. have
landed force of fifty seamen more-bat-
talon of marines.
'.KEMPFF,''
The cypher message is not entirely legi-
ble and it is supposed at the Navy De-
partment the Admiral means that he had
landed fifty seamen to reinforce the bat
talon of marines already ashore.
SHANGHAI, Monday, June 4.-The
China Gazette says it has the highest au-
thority for sating that the Dowager EN-
press has ordered the Tsung Ii Yamen to
face all Europe rather than tc interfere
with the Roxer movement.
Elsewhere it is asserted that the Vice
roy has ordered the troops to oppose the
further landing of parties from foreign
warships and that the troops now engaged
in operations are designed to prevent
further foreign reinforcements reaching
Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Wonnen'S Clubs.

MILWAUKEE WIS. June 1.-The
opening of the fifth biennial Convention
Of the Federation of Womans Clubs to-
day was animated. The Board Of Direc-
tors yesterday turned down the colored
Women's Club OF Boston, and this after
noon a committee from the ALdssachu-
sets delegation adopted strong protest
TO restore Josephine Rutltu, the colored
delegate, to her rights.
The chief feature of the session was
Mrs. Loves address. The address was
not only masterful. but practical. She
made splendid impression by her plan
for the working women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Boston 11: ST. Louis, II.

BOSTON, June 5.-To-days game was a
slugging match in which Boston proved
victorious. The ST. Louis team went to
pieces in the eighth inning and allowed
Boston to score six runs on five hits At
tendance, $500
Score by innings: X H. f.
Boston. ......0s30e1o x-15 Is
ST. LOUIS. "a 2 90 90 I'll ii b
Batteries-Lewis. Pettnger and Clarke;
Thomas, Jones and CriSer. Umpire-Swart-
wood. Time, 3 hours.
Cincinnati, IA; New York, s.
NEW YORK, June 5-Until the eighth
inning the game to-day was undressing
Then the Cincinuaus drew ahead At
tendance, 1,900.
Score by innings: H. ii. r.
New York. O104OO1O OBS s
Cincinnati 80. 1902 2 I'D 10
Batteries-Carrick and Grady; Phillips
and PETIT Umpire-Emslie. Time, hours
Brooklyn, 3; Chicago, 4.
BROOKLYN, June 5.-killen had Brook
Ign shut out for even innings to-day, and
then weakened. With score of to 0
against them. the home team batted out
two runs in the eighth and in the ninth
hit by pitched bail, Farrell5 scratch, two
singles, and Kee!er's fly brought in the
winning runs. Kitson finished the ninth
inning and blanked the Chicagos. Attend
ance, LOO.
Score: X. IL +.
Brooklyn o 900 OO2 IS 3
Chicago. -. III O201O0O-4 II l
Batteries-Kitson, McGinnity and Nc
CURE and Farrell: killen and Donahue-
Umpire-O'Day. Time. 2:1o-
Philadelphia, 6; PittsDurG, ..
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 5.-Bern-
hard gave Pittsburs two runs on wild
pitches in the second inning to-day, witch,
with two doubles in the same inning,
netted the visitors four runs. 1t looked
like Pittsburg's game until the eighth in
ming when Cross made a home run. send
ing two men across the plate in addition to
his own. and winning the game. Attend
ance, 4.155.
Score: H. IL T..
Pittsburg ......041 oooOo0-5 1
Philadelphia 20 00G110 ks u 2
Batteries-Chesbro and O'Connor; Bern
hard and Mcfarland. Umplre-Hurst
Time, go
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
REPUBLICAN, VICTORY.
Returns Show They Carried Oregon
by Good Majority.

PORTLAND, ORE, June 5.-Complete
returns from twenty-five out OF the
thirty-two counties in the State show that
on yesterday the Republicans carried the
head Of the ticket by at least 5000 plu-
rality. Returns so far give Wolverton
(Republican), for justice of the Supreme
Court, a plurality of 1851.
For Congressman in the First District
Tongue (Republican) has 2,421 plurality.
In the Second District Moody (Republ-
CAM, for Congress, has $3.50 plurality.
The Republicans will control both
branches of the Legislature and will have
a majority of twenty-five on joint ballot.
The two Houses will be made up as fol-
lows: I
neutrality-suspicious. 20; opposition, 10.
House-Eepublicans So; opposition, "a.
The woman suffrage amendment is de-
feated.
Counting in the city of Portland will
not be finished before tomorrow, but up
TO this evening Rowe tRepublican). for
Mayor, has a plurality Of 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Cheated.

After the guests were gone the bride
looked over the wedding presents very
carefully and then sat down and began
TO weep
why. my daring" exclaimed the
groom, as he gathered her in his arms,
what is the matter? II seems TO me
that our friends haze remembered US
very handsomely I don't know of
single one of them who hasn't given
something. and most of the presents are
very nice ones, toog'
yes, she sobbed, ''b-b-bu5 there are
no t-t-two alike. and lad been
accounting on the f-f-fun I would have
taking duplicates b-back and getting
money for thenr.-Chicago Times Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Air Norman Murdered.

TEN TSEN. June 5-News has just
ben received from the Viceroy. through
the men he sent to Yung Ching, that Mr..
Norman of the North China Mission.
was murdered Friday or Saturday II is
thought that the Viceroy knew of Mr.
Norman's murder at the time of Mr.
RohirSon'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
MORE SERIOUS TURN.
Boxers are nIenacinG the Chinese
oil

Boxers are nIenacinE the Chinese
Capital
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The State De-
partment has received a cablesram from
Minister Conger at Pekin, stating that
matters have taken much more serious
turn there. No details are given, but it is
indicated that the Boxers activity is eX-
tending very closely TO the Chinese capi-
tai.
The State Department still finds itself
unable to do more than it has already or
dered respecting the protection OF Amesi-
can interests In China. Troops are not
avilable and, even If they were, the gov
eminent here is disinclned TO participate
in any joint demonstration that would
menace the integrity Of the Chinese En-
pire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Norfolk, 10: Newport News. ..

NEWPORT MEMS, VA, June 5-spe-
cial-Norfolk turned the tables on New
port News TODAY, defeating the Snip
builders by score of ten to two In
game that WAS characterized by wretched
fielding on both sides, and miserable
pitching by Van Geisen, who was mt
early and late, hard and long at Inc
right time. and at the wrong time. The
wreck Van couldn't create his support
did. McCloud pitched a good game ana
would have scored-a shut-out with better
support The score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Three Arrests for Theft.

Jerry Cox was arrested last night on
the charge of stealing a gold watch and
chain, valued at $50, from T. Z. Brown.
The arrest was made by Officers
Mathews and Lewis Werner.
3 John ST. John was arrested last night
on the charge of stealing. a coat from
Max Franklin Officers Gibson and Bal
ley made the arrest
S. T. Johnson was arrested last night
by Policemen Griffin and Wiltshire on
the charge Of stealing a pair OF shoes
and 6. watch from Nr. Jake LoYenstein- y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Has Grown Worse.

LONDON, June 6.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
IN official circles here it is believed
that the situation in China has grown
worse The Powers are now exchanging
dispatches regarding the appointment of
a single commander for the United Euro
pean and American squadron
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
To Blockade Tien Tsln.

VIENNA, June 5-The Neue Freie Pressez
to-day says the representatives CT the
foreign Powers at Pekin have requested
their governments TO assent to the squad
ron of warships blockading at Pei Ho
River. leading to Pekin, as well rs block
aiding Tien Tsin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
onc Tcn,,,rr ortl1e outlook.

'Whea.' shouted the orator, when
will come that blessed day when every
man shall get all he earns?"
It'll come along about the time"
hercely back-answered the man In the
crowd, who was there for that purpose.
.'it VIII come when every man earns all
Ae gets. indianapolis Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Married at Blackstone.

WELLVILLE. VA, June Especial
There was a marriage solemnized at the
Methodist parsonage, Blackstone, this
afternoon. the contracting parties being
Miss Mertie D., daughter OF Mr.. T. e.
-Bridgeforth. and Mr.. G. B. Mawkes, both
OF this mace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
NcarinsT ien.Tsin.

LONDON, June e.-Ths Shanghai. CORE
spoadent OF the Daily Mall. te!egraph!ag
yesterday, says:
1.-THE Boxers are within seven miles OF
Ten Tsin. In addition to marines the
defensive force includes volunteers under
command Of Major Higgs. late of: the Six
tenth Lancers. The town is practically
under arms. = =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06

summary: Earned runs-I'eterspu1s 3, D.
.Twe-base hits-Longley. O'Brien CD, Hen
mayer. Stolen bases-kohnle. Clark t4'
Murray. Morr:ssy. Clinton. Ternew. Hem
mayer Hunt. Base on bails-Off Person.
j: off Iferncy, . Hit by pitched balls
Hunt. Struck out-Ry Person. 4; by iier-
ney, ?. Passed balls-Iiunt. Tine OF
game hours umI,ire-Alams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
russian Troops To Pek.,,.

LONDON, Juns s.-The Daily Express
has a dispatch from Shanghai, dated
Tuesday. which says:
Russian troops have been ordered from
Port Arthur to the neighborhod Of Pekin
to punish the Boxers for killing two
CQssacks aud Woundiag two.:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Nomination Rejected.

WASHINGTON. June 5.-The Senate re-
iected the nomination of eX-Representa-
tive w. D. Bynum. OF Indiana, as general
appraiser at the port of New York. by
a tie vote. -Ai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06

Summary: Earned r,ins-Norfolk, 3 TWO
base hits-John Smith. Three-base hits
Puisifer. Jim Smith. Sullivan. Stolen
bases-salliyan. Double playsPulsifer to
Jim Smith 10 Armstrong. Base on balls
on Mccsosia. 2 Hit by pitchsd baIls-R.
Weaver Struck oue-By Mecfond.. !: by
Van dei.en. ]. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Time ct gatne, i:se
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Ron Ami Athletes.

AZ the election of officers OF the Bon
Ami Athletic Associa tion az the Bon Ami
clubhouse Mr.. William F. Jones' was
alsctsd prsssaeat NJ Esnk Anderson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Standing of the Clubs.
Where They Play To- Day.

Richmond at Hampton
Norfolk at Newport News.
Petersburg at Portsmouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
vice-president and Mr.. Robert Fleming
secretary and treasurer.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The PhiIlfes Increased Their Lead by
Defeating Pittsbur-.

Scores Yesterday.
Philadelphia, 6: Pittsburg. ).
Brooklyn, 5; Chicago, 4.
Boston. IS; ST. Louis, II.
Cincinnati, II; New York S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Is Very Serious.

Daily Mail from Ten Tsin. dated June 4th,
says:
'.Ihe situation is very serious. The
Boxers are approaching Tien Tsin on all
:; aas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06

Hampton. l. Two-base hits-Berte, Tan
nehfll. DIESEL. Three-base hits-kain.
Stolen bases-Gilligan tof Richmond),
Kahn Base on balls-Of Roach. 2: OFF
Allen, Q. Hit by pitched bal!s-kain
Struck out-By Roach, 3: by Allen, 2
Passed balls-Foster. Time Of game, 1:4S
Umpire. Mike frost.
Petersburg, 8; Portsmouth,, s
NORFOLK. VA. June Especial
leortsmoulhs fielding gave the game to
Petersburg. which. until the game was
we'll advanced appeared to be their own.
The score of nine TO eight follows:
plpTSNnJITLI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
Standing Of the Clubs.

Where They Play To-Day.
Pittsburg at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
ST. Louis at Boston.
Cincinnati at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06
lHE COLTS WON
FROM HAMPTON
Neither Side Scored Until the Eighth
Inning.
1o,o,oN Al n WING
PETERSBURG ALSO WINS.
Defeated Portsmouth by Narrow
Margin The Shipbnildcrs We're
Sent TO Drydock by the Nor
folk Crabs.

Scores Yesterday
Norfolk. 10: Newport News. 2
Petersburg. 9: Portsmouth. s.
Richmond, 5; Hampton. l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-06

As we've said befcTe-lf you're no
Judge of clothing, bring ina friend
if he knows good stuff we'll gam
another customer.
Such clothing as we offer this sea
son is better than any ready made
clothing ever put on the market
before.
Cutting, making and fitting have
kept pace with the motor carriage.
Skeleton lined cassimeres and fancy
worsteds-s15 .oo-just like the tai
lors' $500 and $1,000 sort.
Our Oxford Ties are everywhere in evil
$50 gives your feet good Show
ing here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-26

THE ELECTRIC CARs.-A meeting Of
those who travel on the electric cars
will be held at the rooms OF the Bust
ness Mems League tonight TO see if
something can be done to SECURE faster
time between this city and Washing.
ton. 1t is still held by many that the
cars are run at a much less rate of
speed than that prescribed by the Vi y
Council at its last meeting and thai the
company has ordered the slow rate TO
council Council to revoke its o dsr.
During the past week ia many ir-
Stances it has taken an hour to run be.
tween this city end Washington, though
he reduced rate OF speed through the
city would make the trip but 81 min
utes longer than the old schedule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-26

OPPORTUNITIES AT ALEXANDRIA,
N.-lte progressive citizens Of Alex
gias, Virginia, have just issued q
ry i..ere-t ting, illustrated souvenir
s...e commemorative Of the l5Oth
r,r.--sTy OF the city. A good his-
hy ai description of the place are
ggtg, anl among other things the fol-
hg.rg:
There are openings in Alexandria
ils1y Of the following manufactures
Billing mills. car works, shipyards,
s3,s and iron works, carriage and
aggy ac'ories, elk, wooden and cot
70, mill, canning and picking factory,
Eitne mill, machine shops and foun.
DIES, pipe works, plow and agricultural
htumgots. Fire clay presents oest
n1oucaties for tiliug, clay pipes aud
rcg m4nuiacturing. Good opportu-
tide, for manufacturing shoes, in q
sNialy kind of industry, when in
Folr hands. Taxes are RENTED for
K, years by the corporation to all
ua1lbc.ories. Rents are very low, or
Fopaity can be brought on easy terms
gpricas that will be doubled inside OF
lascale. Fine markets are near at
band, and the entire country is quite
pCos5ly connected with Alexandria as
vih any other of the leading manu-
a.O'i1g ceDters OF the Union. -
Southern Field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-26

,.rsrcrIoNs TO THE PoLICE.-The
. lS., had the police force before him
~ ~ lock today and complimented
! u noon their efficiency, and also
~ mon the harmonious relations
W. .;,g among them. He said that
s,a,e OF affairs should be, and he
- =. e,rfisnt that it was, exceedingly
'a,.rip. 10 The people out of whose
g.. he salaries OF policemen and bis
p % c,c.-. and that on behalf of the
". .',n,ngpiy's people he earnestly hoped
", no a.s-0esring Vaccinations of
r.,..s.a making marplots would de-
-.,g,5s natural bonds ofsympathy cou-
sS...r- our citizens with our police,
.,5,sat while it was hardly necessary
.a0 The attention Of we'll informed
s.nbsrs Of Inc force to existing laws,
sTi6arspali,ion of well.known laws
= .'Lsolanty not Improbable aud that
s.s VAS one charter law 10 which he
r~1 refer and but briefly comment
ann. and taGt was the one giving the
Y.y5r control Of the police force a0d
T..9 reads az follows: The police
t,,, ghe1 duly constituted, shall be
NIL the control of the Mayor for The
IMPOSE Of enforcing pe7ce and order
IA * ,l.iog the laws of the State
M of ne ordinances OF the city"
Ts bs.ug practically the sum and
ryanes OF a policeman's duty, the
ya,.s control can hardly be question
ii T. ass been the rule o. the Mayor,
81, az ths police as a body is con.
trG 10 transmit orders through the
sl.. TO the men, but he has always
nj aI always give orders 10 any
r3baf OF the force whenever he
ss4s ead II such member refuses 10
ay .uoh orders he would remove.
e1 suspend, said member for in
not for obeying or
Dr. bot for disobsving the Mayor OF
o. civ. This power OF giving q
irc oder tOI policeman not only
s.,ass TO the Mayor at all times,
b. q f. also the preogativs of the
gLe Caief Engineer of the fire depart
s,at 81 the scene OF fire d that of.
.e,a t55t time must be obeved by
as 10 mbars Of the force. Without
other laws the Mayor
.s,sel The men and they returned to
l.y The Mayor during his remarks
g.ds nc reference to the Police Com
b:;ioreT5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-26

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Marshall King, oil
Alexandria, was in the city Saturday.
He was caller at the office OF Hop.
George K. Bowden in the Custom
house building Saturday morning.
Norfolk Landmark.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gales Holcomb on
Saturday night celebrated the tenth an.
niversary of their marriage at their
residence, on north Columbus street,
where thew entertained number of
their friends.
A telegram from Richmond says: To-
formation has been received of the criii.
Cal il ness Of Lieut.. George Mason Lee,
the second son OF Gen. Fiizhugh Lee.
he Ia In San Francisco, having recently
returned from Manila on account of i'll
health. His condition was not regard
ed as serious until few days ago. 1t
is expected General Lee will visit him
at once.
Mr.. Broadus Moore. OF Chicago, is
visiting relatives In this city.
Mr.. J. L. Marye spent Sunday visit
ing friends in Baltimore, bis old home.
Mr.. Barry Fentop, of the B. & D.
Office, Baltimore, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. Auh. Oableri, Worshipful Master
Of Alexandria ashingtonLodge OF Ma
sons, has received an invitation sent to
that lodge from the Washington CEN
tenniel committee to take part in the
centennial exercises in that city on the
12,h instant.
Young Won Borke, son of Heros
Won Bork, the PrussiaD csvalryman,
who served gallantly 10 the war be-
tween the States on the staff OF Gen. J.
&. B. Stuart, was in this city yesterday.
He will make Virginia his home nd
will purchase O farm in Loudoun
county near Fauquier.
A friend of Mr.. Leonard Merbury is
in receipt of letter today dated Sum
ter, s. c., November %, in which is
stated that he is nicely CHARTERED at q
home on Main street, with necessary
comforts and all surrounding to make
his time pleasant and comfortable. He
states that the climate so we'll agrees
with him that If il does not fully restore
his health that it will at least make a
new man of him.