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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
FINAL EXERCISES IN
VIRGINIA SCHOOLS.
Close of the Session at All In
stitutions This Week.
MEDALS, DEGREES, DIPLOMAS
Distinguished Speakers Address the
Glasses and Literary and Greek Let
ter Societies-Dr. Denny to Be
Installed as President


LEXINGTON, VA, June 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the program OF exercises OF the
Virginia Military Institute for final Week:
sunday. June Eli a NJ, sermon TO
cadets by Rev. +. T. McFaden, d. D., OF
Virginia.
MONDAY, June 2s-e A. NJ, Morning Pa
r.,de s:l5 A NJ. Guard Mounting. 1880
a. NJ. Salute Board TO Visitors, followed
by Artillery and Sabre drill. 6. z. M.
Review before Board of Visitors. followed
By Regimental Parade
Tuesday. June 24-Alumni Day. "A NJ.
,Ierning Parade. preceded by Escort OF
The Color" s:15 A. NJ. Guard Mounting.
10 A. NJ. Battalion Drill, Battalion form
a.icn. $50 P. NJ, Review before Alumni,
followed by Battalion parade-''Gradua-
ton Parade
wednesday, June 25-a A. M.-Guard
Mounting. II a M.--Graduatins Exer-
cises; announcing distinctions. Naledic-
tory Address. by Cadet F. B. Downing, OF
Virginia. Delivery of Diplomas. Degrees.
etc. Address by Hon. David A. Dear
m, I'd, Of Missouri. Delivery of Jackson
Hope medals by His EXcellency. A. j.
Montague, Governor Of Virginia. Pub
listing promotions and appointments in
battalion of Cadets AUD Lang Syne.
The social functions Of the commence
r,en will be the final German by the
Graduating class on Monday night, June
csrd; the Alumni banquet, Iueaday
night. June q; the grand final military
ball given by the three classes to the
graduating class, Wednesday night, June
oS1n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
MAKE CUBA A STATE.
Senator EIkins Has introduced Reso-
luton Providing for Such Action.
lRx Associated PreSSl

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1f.-Sena-
tor Elkins to-day introduced joint reso-
luton in the Senate providing for the
annexation of Cuba and for its admission
as a State OF the Union.
The resolution grants the consent OF
Congress to the annexation or the re-
public Of Cuba as State of the Union.
Ito be called the State OF Cuba, with
a Republican form Of government, to be
adopted by the people of the SAID re-
public deputies in convention assem-
bled with the consent OF the existing
government.
A condition is specified that the Con-
stitution of the proposed State shall
be submitted to Congress not later than
January l, 1901 There also is proviso
that the debts of Cuba shall not be-
come a charge of the general govern
ment There is also an alternative propo-
stion giving the President authority, II
he prefers. to proceed In a more dlrect
way for Cuba's admission as State.
This provision admits the republic under
the terms of the resolution itself, instead
of proceeding to submit the resolution
70 Cuba as IAN overture on the part of
the United States"
If this latter course is pursued. State
is to be formed tout of the present re-
public of Cuba, with a Republican form
of government and with representatives
in Congress and be admitted into the
Onion by this act on an equal footing
with the existing States as soon as the
terms and condition of such admission
shall be agreed upon by the governments
OF the republic of Cuba and the tinted
States.
The resolution provides for the appro-
priatior of 100000 to carry its provisions
into effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Miss RyIand Honored.

Miss Marion Garrett Ryland, daughter
of DR.. Charles II. Ryland, has been ap-
pointed by Dean Russell, of the Teach
ers' League, Columbia University to
scholarships.
These scholarships have been given for
the year 19O2-l903 by v. Everit Macy,
George Foster Peabody and John Crosby
Brown. of New York city. They are of
the value of $500 each. Upwards of 200
applications We're received during the
month of May from teachers in all parts
of the South.'.The successful candidates
were chosen from an eligible list Of 100
names. Two of the appointees will spe-s
cialize in natural training, one in pri-5
mary teaching and three in normal
school or. Administrative work. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
PI UNBERS' STRIKE
LIKELY IN NORFOLK
Contractors Agree to Increase
Pay for Hod-Carriers.
is AN ELEMENT OF DOUBT
The New Atlantic Hotel to Be Made
Seven Stories High Instead of Six.
The Cost Largely In
creased.
fsDec,a1 pispat.h to The Ttrpe..

Especial Dispatch TO The Ttnes.}
NORFOLK, VA, June IA strike Of
the journeymen plumbers appears prac-
tically inevitable. The journeymsn de-
manded that the helpers should be dis
pensed with. and gave the master plumb
ers until June 18th to accede to this de-
rand The latter have not complied. and
say they will let the strike come before
they will do so. as the system proposed
by the men would so increase the cost
of plumbing that householders would not
have any work done.
HOD-CARRIERS-
The hod-carriers demand for an in
crease TO s. per day from S1.I5 per day
became operative tonight. The majority
OF the contractors have agreed TO pay
the increase and there will probably be-
no strike The outcome is. however, in
doubt since the contractors decline to
pay wheeIoarrow mer more than s125
and $50 per day. These men do not be-
Ions, to the hod-carriers union.
DR. Herbert NJ. Nash, eminent Norfolk
physician. has been invited to be the
guest OF the University of Virginia at
the next commencement. when the fif-
the institution occurs.
SEVEN-STORY HOTEL.
The plans for the Atlantic Hotel anu
office building. which the Williams IN
terest of Richmond is erecting here. have
been changed. and the building will be-
built seven stories instead of six stories
high Its cost has been increased to
$325. GOO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15

literary address, which Md for its sub
ject Miss -Iary Johnston. author of ITO
Have and To Hold was delivered by
DIR. Tigert. of Nashville, Tenn. These
addresses were of Ugh order and lis
tened to bysverysa ppreciative audiences.
Medals were awarded to students as
follows
Wyndham Robertson prize for oratory.
R. Trent, Tenn; Collins prize. for
Va; Byars medal in: science. Fl. B. Brow
der, Tenn; Williams prize for declama-
ton, I. S. Atkins, Virginia.
This afternoon. Hon. Alf Taylor, OF
Tennessee, delivered his popular lecture.
Poetry and Pearls" before very large
audience and completely captivated it b.,
his play of humor and fancy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Or. Barringer. Or. Frazer and Other
Distinguished Educators Take Part.

Especial Dispatch to The T!mes-}
Z WORTHWHILE, VA, June 1.-THE
Morrisviile Methodist Church was crowd
ed Friday afternoon. June eth. with
large and attentive number of ladies and
gentlemen many of whom came several
miles to hear the educational question
discussed by able and eloquent speakers,
some Of them with national reputation
as educators. The audience was very
enthusiastic and vigorously applauded
Rev. c. ~. Brooks. pastor Of the Grove
Baptist Church. presided and announced
the object Of the meeting. which opened
with the singing of hymn. followed by
prayer by Rev. J. W. Hawley. 1t was
few minutes after 3 o'clock when the
chairman OF the melting introduced DR. p.
3. Barringer. chairman OF the Faculty
OF the University of Virginia, who dis.
cussed the educational question from
university standpoint He is regarded as
q most entertaining speaker and he gave
good practical advice and announcement
to the educat ional movement now on foot
in Morrisviile. Throughout his address
III received the closest attention and at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
DEAF. DUMB AND BLIND
Interesting and Attractive Closing Exer-
cises at the School.

fSnecial DISPATCH to The Times)
STAIJNTON. VA, June 1.-THE an
nual commencement exercises OF lna
Virginia, School for the Deaf and tie
Blind were held Tuesday The musicaai
programme was beautifully rendered.
AS usual, for these entertainments d
large number of guests were present.
The exercises began with beautiful!
selection. ..Sanctus,' by Gounod. by a
chorus, with Miss Gertrude Bryan and
Charles Mcneil as soloists. Miss Pearl
Clark sang that beautiful lullaby py
Hanscou Her voice is very clear and
she has it under wonderful control She
also rendered a difficult piano solo.
.Valse de Concert" by Wieniauski.
The Mandolin Club gave several very
enjoyable selections. The club is made
up as follows: Mandolins. Gertrude
Bryant, Andrew Atkisson, j. Stephens.
Norman Gra,vely and Prof. Beacdsworth,
guitars, Pearl Clark, Carl Reaburn, John
Settles, Luther Clark; violins, Ernest
Hyde and Edgar Madison.
The violin solo by Miss Gertrude
Bryant, with accompaniment by Miss
Walters. was highly enjoyed Two selec-
lions We're given tV the orchestra, and
both We're very pleasing.
A piano quartette, played by four blind
boys, Luther Clark, Ernest Hyde. Nor
der the direction of Mr.. James Mccain
bridge, a blind teacher. was very good.
All the members Of the board were
present at the exercises. viz: DR.. G. w.
Butts. president Chuckatuck; Or. ]. w.
Southall. Richmond: w L. Keyser,
Washington; Hon. E. w. Smith, Lewis
ton; Hon. r. G. Bourne, Independence;
Hon J. II. Lindsay. Charlottesville, and
AZ H McCue. F>ishersptlle.
i,ota Of no
grarme Wednesday was the piano duet
played hy Edwin s. Anderson. of Rich
mond. and Fletcher B. Burnett, of
Roanoke.
The deaf girls, led by Mr.. G. D. .Eurett,
sang Jesus. Lover OF My Soul the
words being sung by Miss Gertrude
Bryant. This was beautiful.
Mr.. G. w. Butts. president of the
board. delivered the awards and di-
plomas Miss Laura Britt, of the blind
department. received the scholas:i.
medal. and Ernest Hyde. of Amelia
county. was awarded the highest medal
in music.
Those awarded diplomas in the blind
department are Luther Clark. of Dan
vile, and Joseph B. Ely, OF Lee county.
In the deaf mute department. Alvah
Rasnic. OF Russell county. and C. H.
Williams. of Floyd county.
MeSSrS! clark and Ely VIII enter wash
inston and Lee University at the begin
ming of the next session. and Messrs.
Rasnic and Williams will go to the
Galaudet College. Washington.
After the exercises in the chapel were
concluded. the guests were invited to in
spect the wor kof the pupils in the Diff
ferent workshops. The deaf boys have
showed their talent for carpentery. The
most artistic piece of work in the car
penter shop is a handsome cedar chest
with brass trimmings and a brass plate.
upon which is the following inscriptions:
From the Deaf Boys at the Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Central Female Institute.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.>
GORDONSVILLE, VA. June 13.-The
closing exercises OF Central Female In
stitute took place THURSDAY evening in
the study hall Of that institution. The
place was most artisticaily decorated
with ferns and palms. The programme
was most beautifully arranged and rem
dered Miss Alma Reed, of Oscaoia, Pas,
director Of music. is warmly congratu-
lated on the success of the programme.
The invocation was made by Rev. T..
Wiley Bledsoe D. D. Rev. j. f. Ellis
said the bene0iction.
In September the school will open I'M
der the name of Woodlawn Seminary
and Musical Institute, and very large
school is expected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
A BLIND TIGER
The Way Liquor is Distributed and the
Way Distributor is Caught.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BIG STONE GAP, VA, June IA,
man named Harper, who has been run
ming "a blind tiger in Stone Mountain.
within mile and half of Big Stone Gap.
was captured by detectives and taken
with his family to Appalachia to-day He
lived in a sort Of cave up on the noun
tain and was supposed to be wood
chopper He imported his wislley, carry
ing it up the moun.asL in a jug at a
time, telling every one that it was but
termilk. He had been supplying whiskey
to the men who have been working in
the mountains for several months.
His mtehod was the hint that he knew
were they could get whiskey if they
would give him the money and send him
for it. The detective followed the usual
plan, having first hidden his men so
they could watch Harper. Exposure and
arrest followed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
LITERARY CELEBRATIONS
Final Exercises at the Episcopal High
School and Other Institutions.
Especial Dispatch to The Times


ispecIal Dispatch to The Times.)
ALEXANDRIA. VA. June 14-Ihe
final Joint celebration of the literary So
cieties of the Episcop.k High School west
of here. will be held next Tuesday even
ing at $50 in Liggett Hall. on the
grounds of the school. The of1lcers ana
medalists are as follows:
Rlackford Society-President, James
Richard Phillips, il. of Maryland; Vice
President J. Newman Perry, of Wash
inston. D. c. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., oscar
Dew. Randolph, Illinois; Declalmer,
Francis w. Powell, Virginia; Debater'
7 Moncure Daniel, Jr.. West Virginia
Committee of MISUNDERSTANDING Lee
Clark. Alabama, joint chairman;e r.
Carter, Virginia; Reginald Coutur II
Louisiana; B. F. Dew, W. n. Page =
NJ. Nale, Virginia: j. b. Waples' IT,
delaware. Joint Valedictorian. Oscar De-
1,roIf P,ndolnh Illinois. of the Blackford
Society.
Fairfax Society-Presdent. W. III. SUM
ner Blrgywn, Jr., of North Caronna'
Vice President. James G. Trigg, Oh VII
pinia aMedaIists-Reader, Samuei watts
thinner. Virginia; Declamer. Paul Mlcou'
Virginia: Debater. Alexander W. WI.
liams. Washington, D. G.; committee OF
Arrangements-E. P. Hunter, Marylanu'
g NJ Bowman. c. B. Crawford. IL q.
Temple, c. r. Hooi1, IT. W. -
Virginia. -
The annual commencement exercises OF
ST N1ary's Catholic Academy, conducted
nv the Sisters of the Holy Cross, VIII
take place in the opera house next Ell
dav afternoon at 3 o'clock. The gradra-
ton gold medal and diploma VIII De
conferred on Miss Katherine flore,'ce
McKenna, of Washington, by kew + at'iei
II. J. Cutler.
potomac Academy. for boys. conducted
NV Prof John S. Blackburn. Will hoid
annual commencement exercises June ~.
The Washington Public School, for boys 10Y
will hold their closing exercises June H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
I2EIISIJWA TT 81
Almost as Comnonin Summer as In Winter

When the blood charged with Uric Acid and other naau
matter muscles and joints and having
saturated with attack of Rheumatism is liable
come at anytime, and from slight chilling
Of the BODY overheated exposure to night air. f of
Indigestion an eastery any sudden change the
weather will stir the blood and set motion these demon forces
as quickly as the cold, piercing winds of winter
The real cause of Rheumatism polluted aud acid
Condition the blood and flows through the body deposits
gritty irritating substance sediment in the muscles joints
aud these that produce the terrible pains naan
alton and swelling and the misery and torture OF acute
Rheumatism other disease such pain such wide
spread suffering Rheumatism It deforms and crippes its
thousands, leaving them helpless and miserable When
hitting from place another sometimes sharp and cutting
The of the neck shoulders and back the joints OF the
most often the Of pain Countless lninents rubbed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Work MAY Begin Soon.

It is likely that before many days steps
will be taken toward the beginning of
work on the big new factory to be erect
ed here by the Continental Tobacco Com
pany. The Mayor has just approved the
ordinance closing West Clay Street. ana
there is now every reason to hope that
the plant will be built
The Continental Company has secured
an option on the proposed site Tor the
factory on Bowe Street, and is now ex-
aiming the title to the property. It is
proba BILE that if everything is clear the
formal purchase will follow in a few
DAYS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
EMORY AND HENRY
strickier the Baccalaureate Preacher

Dr.Strickter the Baccalaureate Preacher
Large Attendance on Final Exercises.
tSnncir' Dispatch to The Times.)
EMORY, VA, June 1.-THE commence
ment exercises of Emory and Henry Col
lege closed THURSDAY night. The occa-
sion was filled Wa interest. and .--ci
crowd in attendance was probably one of
the largest ever assembled at Emory.
The baccalaureate sermon. which was
unusually able and forceful, was preach
ed by Rev. G. B. Stricken. D. d, Of
Richmond, va.
The sermon before the Young Mems
Christian Association wa delivered by
Rev. J. T. Frazier, of Bluefeld, W. Va.
The address before the alumni was by
Rev W. r. PEBBLES, Of Tennessee and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
WON THE MEDAL

The Jefferson Art Gallery has been
awarded. a silver medal and diploma for
their fine Photographic exhibit at the
Charleston Exposition. The honor is
well deserved The gallery is one of
the most progressive in the city. where
nothing is lacking that is necessary to
success: well equipped in all the latest
zaccessions, including beautiful german
backgrounds. a feature not always seen
in the average gallery, which with a
6killfu and tasteful operator there Is
no chance of not being pleased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Railroad Mechanics to Fire Their Own
Physicians.
(special Dispatch to The Times.}

Especial Dispatch to The Times.}
ROANOKE, VA, June 14-Rural free
delivery will be established on five routes
from this city running into Roanoke and
EutetGurt counties on August 1st
The men in the railroad shops nave de-
cided to employ two physicians on sal
airy to look after the sick ftheir fam
lilies This move was caused by the ply
sicians CT the city combining and raising
prices. They have also decided to request
some capitalist to erect number or
homes, which they will rent at fair prices.
under a contract. or purchase on time
Rents are very high here: hence this
move.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
VA. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
MANY Visitors Assemble for the Closing
ExerciseS.
fsnecial Dispatch to The T1mes.l

<enaoi,1 Disnatch to The Times)
pTACKSRIJRG. VA, June 14-Besldes
the regular Sunday afternoon concert, Ing
cadet Band will render music polil
Monday and Tuesday evenings DURING
commencement. Below is given ti'e
programme for each day:
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
Grand march and chrous- .Rosslnl
(From 'Semiramide.o
Selection from "Burgomaster' .........
w. II. Mackie
Waltz Spinola. F. Daniels
Selection. Bohemian Girl".........
.Theo. NJ. Tobanl
Mazurka Dolore. ........... .Georg voelhei
King Doda' ................W. II. AlhcAie
Star Spangled Banner ...................
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Overture, LIE Croix de Jerusalem.
Observation-Disclosures. Blegar
Selection. Fortune Teller ..........
Victor Herbert
La Paloma ............-.-....... 1arulet
.Florodora'' Leslie Stuart
Fantasia, In the Cathedral ...H. King
Medley, Southern Plantation Songs"
Among the visitors to the campus and
town are Mrs. Mary Fits, whose hus-
band was at one time connected with
the institute. and of whom memorial
tablet will be presented to the school and
placed in the Science Hail.
Miss Viola Kidd. of Fluvanna county, is
at Mr.. S. B. Andrews.
Miss Smith. of Richmond, and Miss
Woods, of Martinsburg, W. Va, are at
Prof. Pritchards.
Miss Bessie Wiley. of Salem. it at
Mr. D. O. Matthews
Miss Lois Sykes. of Portsmouth. is
here to visit her brother graduate
Rev J. II. Davidson and Mrs. David
son, formerly of this place. now Of Pools
Vile. Md. are on visit to their sons,
Messrs. Morgan and Henry, who finish
school this year.
The honor roll will not be made pub
lie until Wednesday next, but it is safe
to say that the list is larger and grades
higher than ever before. Nearly every
member of the senior class made his
pass on first eXamina ton.
A big time will be had in the old town
next week. The number of visitors so
far exceed any previous commencement
and still they come. There is already
cry for rooms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15

knees ankles and wrists, most often the seat OF
upon the affected parts and plasters are applied get
relief but such things do not reach the poisoned BLOOD
their effect is only they neither curative
nor preventive The blood must be purified, the acid
poison counteraced and all irritating matter removed
from the circulation before permanent relief and
thorough cure effected, and remedy does this so
certainly and quickly as S. S: S. It contains not
only purifying and tonic properties, but solvent quail
ties as WE'LL all these being necessary in eradicating
the poison and making complete and lasting cure OF
Rheumatism. S. S. S. ceanses the blood, and under
its tonic effect the system regains its normal
tone and the appetite and digestion improve resulting
in the upbuilding of the general health and because
of its solvent properties all irritating matter and acid
particles are dissolved and filtered out Of the SYSTEM
and removing all danger of future attacks S S s. co
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Nicholson Street School Closes.

The most prosperous session of Nichol-
son-Street School closed Friday with
fitting exercises. The school assembled
in the assembly-room. where TIE exe1-
cises took place. Mr.. S. Q. Perkins
principal of the school, delivered Shot
address to the scholars and their pa
rents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15

night The fire is supposed to have
started from a defective flue between the
ceiling and roof of the kitchen. Loss.
$4,000; Insurance. $500. The owner
mother, aged over eighty years, was
in the burning building, but she was
rescued in time.
The farm has been in the family about
a century Four homes on the same
site have been destroyed by fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
RECIPROCITY BILL.
Committee to Meet Tuesday With lc-
tention of Reporting Bill.
nv Associated Press.

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. d. c., June 14.-The
Committee on Relations with Cuba. Of
the Senate. will meet on tuesday. and 1t
is the intention to report a reciprocity
bill. There probably will be confer
ence of all the Republican Senators on
that or the succeeding day, to consider the
reciprocity matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
A BOY HANGS HIMSELF.
Body Found Dangling to Beam in His
Fathers Barn.
(Specjal Disnatcb ~ nh

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WINCHESTER. VA. June 14-James
Whitacre, a fifteen-year-old boy OF
Clarke county, committed suicide by
hanging in the barn of his father, Tate
Whitacre. The body was found early
this morning. Whitacre had become
spondent because of illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Two Years for Robbery.

Especial Dispatch to The T.mes.>
ROSBRoO. VA. June l4.-George Bah,
the negro who wayiaid and robbed Mr..
j. D. Gardener, an aged merchant oe
Turnstall. was given two years In the
State penitensiary yesterday by the New
Kent county jury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15

School for the Deaf and the BIND, 1or
Gov. a. ]. Montague. !" The workmanship
or this Is very good.
The session Just closed has been one
OF the most successful in the history OF
the school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
Pretty Country Home Burned.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK. VA. June 1.-THE pretty
country home OF Mills ]. Riddick. in
Nansemond county. was burned last
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-15
GOT PROMPT RELIEF.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April Z, 1904.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April Z, 1902.
GErrLzNEs Fox the past tsenty-three yea1s
I have used S S S. in my family as general
spring tonic I have also used It personally for
Rheumatism and got prompt relief. have bought
many bottles of S. s. S. to give to those needing
good medicine and who were unable to buy it
themselves There is nothing that can say too
highly in favor OF S. S. S.. and will continue both
to keep it in the house and recommend 1t to any
whom think need sure cure for Impure blood
arising from any cause
Yours very trn3y,
1877 Preston St. JAS ANDERSON