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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
MEMORIAL HALL
COMMIT TEE MEETS
Conference With the Ladies Of the
Confederate Museum.
NO DEFINITE ACTION TAKEN.
The Committee Adjourns After Appoint
ing q Committee Which is tc Further
Consider The Waiter
and Report.
VO DEFINITE ACTION TAKEN.
and Report.

The Executive Committee of the Con
federate Memorial Association held two
meetings yesterday, had a very pleasant
and satisfactory conference with ladies
representing the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society. which holds the Davis
mansion. and adjourned after appointing
a committee which is to further look
into the matter of the erection at Elch-
noud of the proposed Memorial Hall ana
report at a later meeting. TO be held some
two or three months from this date
MEET WITH THE LADIES.
The committee, consisting of General
Robert White, Of West Virginia.; General
John c. Underwood, of Kentucky; Gen
eral Thos S. King, of North Carolina;
General Clement \. Evans. of Georgia:
Mr. J. Taylor Etyson. of Virginia. antt
Judge George [. Christian. treasurer, met
at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning at ME.
Ellyson's office. An hour was spent IN
4 general discussion OF the plans and
scope OF the work to be. undertaken, after
which the committee adjourned TO meet
the ladies OF the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society at the Davis Mansion,
The ladies who represented the society
were Mrs. Lizzie Cary Daniel, MIS- r. &
Minor Mrs. NJ VI. Gillian, Mrs. j. b
Lightfoot Mrs. James r Werth and
Miss Maury. After {, very pleasant con-
ference WITH the iaAl6S CCticSElLLllS TIC
relations OF the proposed, Memorial Hall
and the present Confederate Museum. at
which no definite action was taken and
during which the reported scheme TO Sell
the Museum to the association. was not
mentioned or suggested in any way.
shape, or form. the committee adJourne-
to q luncheon at the Westmoreland Club,
rendered to the committee by the ladies'
In the afternoon the committee further
deliberated upon the work before it with
out dstinite action
WITH a v.IMITTEE.
The substance and upshot of its con-
situations was the appointment OF IL
committee consisting of General Robert
Wh..e. Colonel Thomas Skinner, Judge
George L. Christian. and Mr.. j. Taylor
Ellyson, which is to take the lues-.on
under further advsement and report 10
the Executive Committee at a meeting TO
be held two or three months from TINS
time The committee adjourned and It's
members from other States left for home
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
A Mystery Solved.
pecI.I pLspatch 70 The Tlme.1


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, October s.
The new bridge constructed over
the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks at TWEEN
ty-eishth Street. was formally turned
over to the city to-day at noon The
bridge cost nearly $4,000 and IS one OF
the most magnificent structures in the
State
The mystery surrounding the finding of
dead body floating in James river near
the mouth of Watsons Creek has been
solved. The body was that OF Engineer
f. Smithfield Ice Company With
crowd, the man started to Newport News
i week ago in sail boat ffe was
Knocked overheard by the jtbing of the
boom
No artce has been found of Yoeman
John Craige. who has been missing from
the battleship Kearsage for two weeks.
\ letter received here from his wife gives
as her belief that he is purposely remain
ing out of sight because OF his shame at
having been on a sprle.
Searching parties are looking for the
missing officer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
THEY OPPOSE
THE REHEARING
Messrs. Cromwell and Owens State
Objections.
COMMITTEE CALLED TO MEET
Will Convene in Richmond Next Thursday
Night to Decide Whether OF Not
Norfolk County Matter VIII
Be Reopened.


The Democratic State Executive Com
mittee has been called toen,eet at Muir
phys Hotel next Thursday night to con.
slider the request of the Coleman faction
of the Democrats in Norfolk county Cor a
rehearing of the Coleman-Crom"ell con-
troversy. which was recently decided IT
favor of the latter
This is the result of the dissatistac-
ton given by the recent decision of the
committee, recognizing the Cromwell wing
OF the party Since the decision, requests
from the '.straightouts' have poured in
mon Mr.. Ellyson, asking for 4 rehearfng
OF. the case, and expressing dissatisfac-
ton with the result.
While the Coleman people are anxious
for a rehearing, the followers of Mr.. Crom.
we'll are violently opposed to it. Messrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
siif for Twenty thousand.

fseccf1l iftsrurcn The Times}
Blu F-F-IE,I.D p, W. VA, Oct. 5.-NIr. c. L.
McGrev. of Kansas City. and wife passed
through this city to-day for Tazewell. He
is making arrangements for the dana ge
suit which he is bringing against the
Southwest Virginia Improvement Com
pany Il will be remembered that in Au-
gust 1890, this company had Mr. McGrew
arrested and imprisoned for a short time
in the Tazewell jail He was at once re-
leased on bail and Immediately brought
suit 9gainst the company for false i'm
prisonment in the sum OF go, eco. and rhe
case will come up at the next term of the
Abingdon court.
Mr. AfcGrew was then and is now work
ing for the Central Coal and Coke Com
pany. and was imprisoned for hiring hands
for them who We're employed. or said
TO be, by the Improvement Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
THREATENED WITH DEATH.
Union Men Threaten To Kill a Richmond
Stnns Cutter
Especial Dispatch to The Times )

NORFOLK, VA. Oct. 5.-Because James
Brown, a Richmond stone cutter. work
ing on Central NJ. f. Church. at Ports
mouth. refused To quit work Richard
MarnelI and James Dowlin threatened tc,
XII him. The assailants who were ar
rested. belong to q Norfolk union. which
Ogg & Walker. National Union men. re-
fused to recognize. They quit and wanted
Brown to 90 50. because the contractors
used some stone which was cut before
it arrived here.
Yaganker. the favorite horse of Mrs.
Roosevelt wife of the President. arrived
heer on the OLD Dominion steamer James
town to-day Yasauker is bound from
Oyster Bay for Washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

section us the district fIe praised the
nominees for the Legislature out there
and said the Democrats had put forward
some fine men. Mr.. E.lyson goes 10
Lynch3urg to confer With Sixth District
leaders on Wednesday night He has not
yet appointed Mr.. Glass successor on the
Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

Judge James w. Marshall and Colonel
Jos. E, Willard will speak at Lexington
to- morrow a big day Is in anticipation
and it is thought that mach good will re-
suit to the Democrats. Delegate Gordon,
OF Nelson, is anxious fer Captain K S
Parks. OF Page TO speak at Oak Hill
Church, in his county, on October 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
GOLF TOURNAMENT.
List OF the Scores Turned in Alter Yeste7'
davis Events.

The Golf Tournament at the Hermitage
Club grounds yesterday afternoon was It
great success The links were in nice con-
ditiou and the scores foI comparatively
new course were Very good. There We're
thirty-iive entries but Of this number only
twentv-one turned III scores. Messrs. J.
B. organ and Peter Winston tied for the
prize. u handsome cup, making the course
in 9S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
Phenomenal Score.
(By Associated Press. }

(By Associated Press.)
COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. 5.-ClemsoR,
122: Guilford College. n. c.. O.. Score
phenomenal. Clemson played fast and
fierce game.
At Observation-Disclosures %; Kentucky
State College. Q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
Lieutenant Crocse,t Killed.
lEr Associated Prcss !

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5.-The War De
partment received cablegram to-day an
nolncing that Second Lieutenant Allen
T. Crockett was killed near Candelri;L
I.uzon. September oath.
Crockett was appointed a second-,,s,l-
tenant OF volunteers IN June OF 1900. hav-
Ing entered that regiment aa a private
and was sen. to the Philippine islands In
February. OF 1901 ne was appointed sec
ond-lteutenant in the regular army and
assigned to the Tweuey-arst Infantry. lie
was on duty with the Ilocana scouts rross
December OF 1860 to August las. and met
his death while serving with his regiment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

The meeting which was to take place
at the Second Presbyterian Church OF
which Raw. DR.. Cecil Is pastor. this afesr-
noon at o'clock. has been omitted on ac-
count Of the funeral of Mrs. c. r. Lathron
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

to take an active part al he ballot boxes
and elsewhere when occasion r-rmits.''
An amendment to section 8. article 1,
was offered by Mr.. Chase OF Nebraska,
providing that there shall be a presiding
bishop of the church, to be nominated by
the House Of Bishops from among the
bishops having jurisdiction in the United
States TO the House of Deputies for its
action.
This will have to be passed upon by the
convention and then go through the pro-
cess provided, or to be provided, for
amendments to the constitution.
Action on amendments to the constitu-
ton were then taken up, and article was
adopted, prescribing qualiiica tons, testi-
monials and examinations of those seek
ing ordination as bishop, priest. or deacon.
II requires a renewal of the declaration
of belief in the Holy Scripture, and 10y
atty TO the doctrine. discipline and wor-
ship Of the church by candidates for the
priesthood and the Episcopate, which is
first made at the ordination to the dea-
cOnlJp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

The next tournament will take place on
October 10th: The ladies' tournament will
come off next Saturday. the 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

Attorney General Montague left the
city last night for Danviile He Will go
tomorrow to Rocky Mount. the county
seat Of FRANKLIN. to make an address to
the voters. He will probably be back in
Richmond Tuesday AIr. Montague VIII
be on the stump nearly all OF his time
from now until election day.
Mr.. Charles NJ. wallace. Jr. will go to
spo,svlva11ia tomorrow to make speech
He will address the voters of FrederlcEs-
burg at night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

Judge F. w. Sims. of Louisa, and Judge
s. Fl. Letcher, of Lexington, are IN the
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
NEW CORES.

The article was adopted by nearly uaan
The article was adopted by nearly unan
mous vote. Virginia and Fond du- Lac
voting together in the negative. along
with North Carolina. There was no dis
cussion on the adoption Of this rticle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

The Rev John Lindsay d. Of Boston Mass elected by
Convention Church which
President House
Lindsay and well known Williamsburg War
University Virginia He elected first
ballot by larpcn majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06

= u ~ " VI
T. Z. R.aswslt, Of Nebraska. offered
q resolution in substance as follows:
concrgrinx. It is the sense OF this convcn-s
ttsn n1.t Sood citizenship should be en-
oosiraEed and promoted by this church.
add the church mindful o. the great ten-
#depcy to vice and corruption Throughout
Tho United States and indifference to civic
Aonssty and morality. expects her sons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
Mr.. Hllyson Back.

Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson has re-
turned from Bristol, where on Friday
night be conferred with Democratic lead
ers as to the situation in the Ninth Dis
trict. He said last night that he felt
very much encouraged at the outlook for
Democratic success in the southwest, and
that he had reports from almost every
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05
Travel in Comfort.

Wash TIE face as seldom as possible
when travelling. as the dust and air rem.
DER the skin very harsh Il Il is constant.
~ damped.
The best way 10 remove any dnst is IN
dip a rag IN elder flower water dbat
most Innocent and refreshing Of toilet
waters and use that only. When the
journeys end Is reached. rub The face
all over with thin cold cream. and
leave on until YOU make YOU appear-
ance among your friends. when VIM IN
with q soft towel. then use a vap0rizer
Cor sponge with warm water) ana FIN.
ish by LAYING wen with cold water 20
close the pores and give frmness ia the
SKIN IT powder Is used IN travelling II
should be put on only 10 dust II Of
again. To keep Ii on makes the akin
dry and harsh. At night rub ON a yery
little cold cream when retiring as the
close air and electric light are very In
furious 10 the complexion. 6spcclally in
hot weather For a powder nothing Is
better than powdered magnesla-it h
harmless and coollng-but IL should not
be left on long.
There Is nothing, however. that re-
freshes one so much as washing ones
""'tN. "AttA u sun NNaH duu water, Nlt
one should never use the soap provided
for the public use. as there Is great
danger OF catching infectious diseases
or at least annoying skin trOubles-in
this way a little rubber sponge bar
with soap and sponge and a small
clean towel does not take up much
room, and is so very satisfactory that
few travellers care to journey without
Il.
II you can choose you seat choose
the shady side OF the car under all cir
cumstances. as the sun often CLEANS as
unremorsefully through closed blinds as
when they are UP. II is always wise 10
carry a soft sllk-c0vered pillow, too. Tor
Il VIII save many headache and back
ache when one may not have the con-
ISOLATION Of q corner 10 lean back IN.
And headaches and backaches are the
worst possible luXurles IN which 10 Inc
dulge, as they soon pilfer all the good
looks one may be possessed o.
As last suggestion. be very careful
above all things, not 10 wait too long
between meals. Garry meat lozenges
chocolate and biscuits with you 10 this
end. though Il Is always possible. as
rule, 10 get refreshments Of certain
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05
Music for the Child.

Children naturally love TO strum on
the plano from curiosity. some easily
learn TO pick out a tune with one ingeri
beyond that. only a few really love
music well enough to bear rs drurgery
cheerfully. Yet all boys, as well as
girls should be able 20 read notes boln
Tor the voice and for the fingers ana
no much. doubtless. they VIII learn IN
school, II possible, they should learn
70 play more or less enough eventually
10 accompany a singer or read a hymn
al sight. But 1t should be made as
easy as possible practice time should
be short. never over half an hour Gay
when the child is under ", and THIS d.
yided into two periods. The real ioun-
datlons OF musical education on any IN
strument, the endless routine OF scales
and exercises, should not be insisted
upon where there Is a genuine hatred
Tor them, for in the end il viii be found
that there Is nothing gained by the
trouble taken. BY all means cultivate
a talent. only be sure there Is "a talent
to be cultivated Harper Bazaar.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05
FEMININE FL0TSAM.
Revival of Honiton Lace.

Philanthropic women have been in
teresting themselves recently In the re-
ylval OF Honlton lace and In organizing
regular bands of workers in and around
Honiton. II Is now quite a common
sight 20 see the women sitting In their
cottage doors in the evening busy with
their cushions and bobbins, or as they
call them In untechncal parlance,
sticks" Inelr work is effective. but
coarse In pattern, but being moderate
in price Il finds a ready market. though
by no means OF the delicate workman
ship for which Honiton lace was once
famous. Some Of the women. on the
contrary. have attained a high degree
Of excellence and produce some lovely
sprays As a rule the workers them
selves do not make up the flowers and
patterns into collars, ties. and the like.
but sell them direct 70 a woman, who
mounts them and sends them 10 Lon
don and Paris for sale. The people Of
Devon who prided themselves upon the
beautiful lace once produced there, are
rejolced az It's revival Many Of them
look back with regret TO the days when
the queens wedding veil was made at
Bur. and when no bride would have
thought her trousseau complete without
some costly examples OF Honiton lace
Chicago Times Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05

S. A. King Wednesday afternoon. and
listened 10 three well prepared papers.
Considerable business was transacted
most important being that pertaining
% the case OF books 10 be soon present.
ed TO the Free Travelling Library. Club
adjourned 10 meet again with Mrs.
King.
The many friends OF Miss Bachman,
Miss Belle Monahan and Miss Estella
Knight viii be pleased to learn that
they have had delightful times during
the holidays In Oberlin. Ohio. where
they are attending college.
Mr. and Mrs Adam Anderson enter
tained a large number OF friends and
neighbors Wednesday evening at their
elegant new home on / street. The
evening was spent with games, music
and social chat Dainty refreshments
were served Those present were j. B..
Keller Mrs Louisa Mcbride and
daughter Allie. Prof Newton NOyes
Miss lnez knight. Mrs Mary Henry,
Mr. and Mrs William silver. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Williamson, Mrs. Vincent
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstead. Mrs. Ellen A.
Stain. Mrs ID. -. 1iuutz. Mr.. and Mrs,
Albert Manwarng. Mrs Lizzie White
Mrs. wilkins, Mrs Alta Strong and
daughter Hazel, Mr.. aud Mrs Henry
Dunn, Prof Ernest Partridge and wife
Prof and Mrs. Stanley Partridge. Judge
and Mrs j r. Booth. Mr., and Mrs. w.
Il. Rydalch. Prof and Mrs ]. r. Horne
DR.. Bottomly and Miss Rose Noon.
A large company assembled nj the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph S. Farrer
New Years eve to spend the evening
and watch for the coming Of the New
Year Music and games Of cards and
crockinole were in order after which
delicious luncheon was served.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05
OGDEN SOCIAL NEWS.


Ogden. Jan 5.-The leading social
event of the week was the grand ball
and banquet given by the Weber club
In Christensen's magnificent hall on the
evening OF December 3lst, when the
members Of the club with their wives,
sweethearts aud many friends, gathered
together 20 bid farewell 20 the prosper
Gus year OF 1900, and 20 welcome the
incoming of the New Year and Gem
fury, and the event Is one which
brought Joy to the hearts OF all those
who participated. and VIII long be- re-
membered as one OF the most delight
ful evenings of The year 1900, and an
appropriate ushering In OF the Twen-
tieth century. This was the second
annual bail given by the popular club
and TO be appreciated must needs have
been witnessed The reception rooms
Were exquistely decorated with palms.
potted plants and evergfeeens. aud the
electric chandeliers were neatly draped
In prettlly tinted creme paper in
the corners were nicely arranged coy
corners, all In silk drapings. The ball
room was very artistically decorated
with evergreens, flowers, etc. and the
large columns We're entWined with
blending crepe paper and smilaX, and
on the walls hung elegant pictures. The
orchestra stand WIS banked In ever
greens and on either side OF the stand
was a champagne punch booth. with
colOred attendants. who served the
dancers with refreshments
Christensens augmented orchestra
furnished the sweet strains OF music. TO
which the lovers Of dancing tripped the
light fantastic from 3 until II 90
O'Clock. when the merry crowd adj
journed 10 the banqueting hall down
stairs. marching down two by two.
The banquet room was elegantly dec
GRATED with clustered evergreens and
flowers Two tables the full length
OF the hall, were laden with the choic-
est edlbles and were very prettily
decorated with cut flowers and ferns.
At each plate elegantly gold let
tered menu cards. and carnations, were
found. and as the guests partook OF
the following sumptuOus feast, the or
chestra discoursed beautiful music:
Prime Raw oysters.
a La Lynhayen Bay
Royal Chicken Cheese straws
a La Gumbo.
Celery. Queen Olives GhOrkns.
Sauterne Wine.
Roast Young Utah Turkey.
Au Cranberry Sandwiches.
Cream Bread Graham Bread.
Potato Balls "Saulte."
P0mmery See.
Neapolitan Ice Cream Fancy Cakes.
Mixed Fruits. Sailed Almonds.
Coffee.
Mayor NJ. S. Browning was the toast
master for the evening and as the New
Year was just dawning, very appropri-
ate toasts We're given by Hon. NJ. s.
Browning, Hon. William Glasmann.
Hon. n. n Spencer. Hon A. r Wright
and Mr.. Todd Goodwin, OF Salt Lake.
After the elaborate banquet dancing
was resumed until late hour.
The following guests partook of the
Inequalities: Messrs and Mesdames
Grant. Hansen, Pawlas. A. Brown, A.
Wright. ]. Pingree. Brick. r. 5. Ro-
iapp II II. Rolapp, Dalrymple, CLARK
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05
CLUB CHAT.

on Twentieth Century day at the La
dies Literary club the program for the
day Is I'm charge OF Mrs Ruyle. and
promises 90 be one Of special interest.
The program opens with a Modern
Song, and poem, The Girl OF Today.
Mrs. Sol Slegel will give a review on
the book Of the hour. Eleanor"
An old-time ballad will be sung by
Miss Ethel Paul
Poem: To the Girl OF Yesterday.
Paper: The Dawn OF Poetry In the
Nineteenth Century by Miss Mary
Hall
The French section OF the Ladies'
Literary club Will meet Tuesday morn
ing at 1880 and viii render a French
play. All who may be interested are
cordially invited to be present.
The History section the Ladies'
Literary club viii meet at the club house
Thursday January 10th nc 10 a. M
Subjects Engand's European Post
tion. Mrs. Miller. South Sea Bubble.
Mrs II. w. Brown; one minute talk on
Dryden and the Pretender.
The Round Table club met with Mrs
Rachel Miller on the last day Of the old
year. the poet of the day being James
Whitcomb Riley. Mrs. Sarah Karrick
was chairman. The table was decor
ated with American Beauty roses and
the place cards were dainty calendars
with verse OF the poet Riley written
on each
The regular meeting OF the Council
Of Women's clubs was held this after
noon at 3 o'clock,
The art exhibit given by the Ladies'
Literary club viii be reproduced at the
schools during the coming term, the
University, High school and others be-
ing on the list of those which VIII have
the pictures and casts on exhibition.
The Ladies' Literary club have ar
ranged for the privilege Of keeping the
collection for two or three months so
that there will be ample time for the
schools to enjoy Il.
The tabulated study by women OF
things that pertain 10 the spiritual side
| OF lie emphasizes the statement Of Mrs.
Lowe, president Of the General Feder-
alton " Women's clubs. In her speech
At ENlNalN lfNtNNANs NNf duilAAANN Ailhk
cluhwomen take their work seriously,
because Il is constantly increasing In
seriousness. To women, indeed, Is 20 be
LETT more and more, Mrs, Lowe thinks.
the care OF the spiritual growth OF the
race Men are too busy IN the strcnu.
Gus material lie Of the day for much
spiritual thought They must grow IN
this way through women. Mrs. Lowe
has undoubtedly taken note Of the EVIL
dent tendency among women In various
parts of the country to accentuate the
religious side OF their effort. In Denver
last spring there was formed almost
In a day, so great was the enthusiasm
manifested, the Lectern League, whose
ramifoations In Colorado have already
become important At the recent an
nual meeting OF the Illinois State Fed
Grafton some Of the most active and
radical clubwomen spoke earnestly Ia
| n discussion on How May the Church
BE Influenced by the Woman's club
| Movement" In behalf Of a return 20
more activity IN church work The
| sentiment OF the assembly over the
! question seemed 90 be that the clubs
had temporarily taken women from
| their church effort, educated and broad
| ened them. and now Il was tina that
they should be returned TO the fold, 70